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Title: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-01-14, 14:53:34
Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II; Flight Of The Migrator #04] To The Quasar [8:42]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: GeoffD on Sat, 2005-01-15, 13:54:12
hehe, my CD-Player is playing Peter Gabriel's 'SO' right now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-01-18, 20:31:49
np>> Queensryche - Empire (1990) Tr. 8: Silent Lucidity (5:47)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-01-19, 17:14:23
np>> Arena - [Pepper's Ghost #06] Purgatory Road [7:26]   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-01-19, 23:12:14
np>> Sylvan - X-Rayed (2004) Tr. 06/10: Belated Gift (4:07)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-01-24, 09:36:49
np >> Arena - [Pepper's Ghost #06] Purgatory Road [7:26]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tina on Mon, 2005-01-24, 23:34:16
np Amarok/Gibra'ara (Spain 1998)

Female vocals, laid back, symphonic and a touch on the accoustic side.... at least my part of the worlds having a break from Peppers Ghost  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: creme anglais on Fri, 2005-01-28, 20:15:47
Morcheeba- Parts of the process (the best of...)
Very relaxing........ :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-01-28, 20:32:26
np>> Sylvan - X-Rayed (2004) Tr. 06/10: Belated Gift (4:07)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-01-28, 23:34:16
Grey Lady Down - Starcrossed....'cos it's one of those MANY albums that I own, and don't KNOW...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2005-01-29, 20:22:17
The Sign - The Second Coming....a much better effort, 'tho Signs Of Life has its moments....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Constable Hogweed on Sun, 2005-01-30, 03:07:31
"Stereotomy" by "The Alan Parsons Project"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-01-30, 20:37:21
RPWL - World Through My Eyes....absolutely sensational.....Floyd meets Manfred Mann meets Spocks, with a MASSIVE headnod Nektar's way....meets...er, any 70's band you care to mention (munch on...?), all with full-on noughties production....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: SwissCow on Sun, 2005-01-30, 22:32:17
Arena : "Tantalus" - Rarely mentioned, but I love it ! I love the lyrics, I feel close to them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-02-01, 15:23:27
Pineapple Thief : 12 Stories Down.

What a truely magnificent (new) album.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-02-03, 19:26:38
"Long Way Home" EP - Asia...acoustic (a pooh-stick...?) versions of title track and "Silent Nation" are worth the price of admission - and that's from someone who doesn't often go for all of this "unplugged" malarkey...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-02-03, 19:33:08
...and to follow, obviously [!], "Once" - Nightwish...the Platinum Edition has an extra couple of bonus tracks, the second of which, "Live To Tell The Tale" is Golgotha (remember him...?) coupled with the LSO, with a side-salad of The Sweet (remastered, natch...!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draddi on Sat, 2005-02-05, 06:42:53
"Temple of the Dog" by Temple of the Dog......going back in time a little bit hehe !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Sat, 2005-02-05, 17:35:24
"Ever" by IQ
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-02-05, 23:17:11
Marillion - [Fugazi (Remaster) #03] Jigsaw [6:49]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-02-07, 09:35:37
Quote from: Draddi on Sat, 2005-02-05, 06:42:53
"Temple of the Dog" by Temple of the Dog......going back in time a little bit hehe !

Definitely a lost classic, along with "Apple" from Mother Love Bone  ;D

Currently listening the new Emiliana Torini album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-02-07, 20:27:40
Disc Two from Spock's Beard's Octane - and I'm STILL chillin'.....top banana...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-02-07, 20:34:41
I'm installing Visual Studio.net 2003, so my CD drive is occupied.

talk about an epic! I'll be here all afternoon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-02-07, 20:39:30
A change of tack....The Sweet's Off The Record (re-mastered, natch...) - dig those Queen-type harmonies....

Oh, sorry...The Sweet were first, surely... (er, it sez 'ere...!)

Ah, a properinteractive website - "WARNING: A NEW POST HAS BEEN ADDED. YOU MAY WISH TO REVIEW YOUR POST"....Top work, Peter...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-02-07, 20:57:56
np>> Rhapsody - Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret (2004) Tr. 2/12: Unholy Warcry (5:53)

*mosh*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-02-07, 22:34:09
I've been listening an awful lot of Arena since I registered. I hadn't listened to arena for about a week, so I guess is was time again ;D

Breakfast in biarritz - Moviedrome

(Don't worry, I do listen to other music)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draddi on Tue, 2005-02-08, 06:46:30
Iced Earth - Alive in Athens - "Watching Over me".....not at all prog, but it sure rocks like crazy  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-02-09, 03:46:32
Pepper's Ghost. Finally got it today. It took a little while longer here in the U.S.

Any other Amuhrricans on this board?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-02-09, 08:41:17
Currently working my way through some of the Quo remasters - the usual stuff, bonus tracks, new booklet/sleevenotes etc, etc  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-13, 23:33:43
Threshold - Critical Energy

A very good live-album recorded at De Boerderij in the Netherlands. Last year a was there to withness a performance of Threshold from the Subsurface tour. It was GREAT! Arjen Lucassen was there to :o , and (support act) Dead Soul Tribe. Boy are they loud :-\ , but what a voice does Eric Clayton have. (He's on Ayreon The Human Equation to)

How come most of my post end up with me Talking 'bout Ayreon ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-02-14, 07:40:38
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-13, 23:33:43
How come most of my post end up with me Talking 'bout Ayreon ???
Cos maybe Ayreon is just sooooo goood?

np>> Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle CD1 (1998) Tr. 2: Isis And Osiris (11:11)

*nod* nod*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-02-14, 16:04:10
Blind Guardian - Nightfall on Middle-Earth

An amazing piece of songwriting. Capturing the essence of a book like The Silmarillion in (good!!) music is imho just as good as making a movie(trilogy) of LotR. Maglor lives!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-02-15, 13:59:35
Nightwish - Century Child.

Arrived yesterday. First impressions..?? Some seriously heavy riffing, very intense sounding and great female vocals. Needs a few more spins before the songs and melodys start to become familiar.

This is the first album of theirs I've bought and on the strength of the first listen I may just be getting a few more  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: POM on Tue, 2005-02-15, 14:22:08
In my office, I can't choose... It's the radio playing  :( But I've a quite good radio (Classic 21, for eventual belgian fan's reading this!  ;)).  If I could, I would just now listen to "Loser", song from Ayeron's Human Equation...it would calm me down  ;D

I've got to wait my journey back home, and 'til then I'll probably  change my mind ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-02-15, 16:43:39
Quote from: POM on Tue, 2005-02-15, 14:22:08If I could, I would just now listen to "Loser", song from Ayeron's Human Equation...it would calm me down  ;D
Loser... (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QwAeA90UoNZpHmXlxO38SC9cPlHSuKmxfkF4krXDouLv7K!KwMw1oegxINCXDbuhBvN0OYvjdJU8mYzvyihaIidIMTLKhGka4nU*Xt1yVM0/worshippy.gif)

Now playing Golden Earring - Moontan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-02-15, 21:44:27
Quote from: POM on Tue, 2005-02-15, 14:22:08
If I could, I would just now listen to "Loser", song from Ayeron's Human Equation...it would calm me down  ;D

A fantastic song, that one, and a chance to hear the beautiful voice of Mike Baker from Shadow Gallery. Now, THERE's a SINGER!

I play Shy - Excess all areas (remaster w/3 xtra tracks). -There's another SINGER!! Tony Mills just rules...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-02-16, 14:01:10
Wow...I saw Shy on the "Excess" tour at Manchester. (White Sister supported). Should have been a massively successful band but never made it out of the clubs. Got a Jap version of the CD with the (presumably same) 3 bonus tracks. Glad someone else likes them..!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-02-16, 16:56:43
np >> Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II, Fl #04] To The Quasar [8:42]

again..... *nod* *nod*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-02-16, 17:02:46
Queen - GH 2 - Show Must Go On

(Queen is timeless, it will always rock 8) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Wed, 2005-02-16, 18:44:43
Do you play anything else than Ayreon, Peter?  :D :D :D

It's always Ayreon the last time, isn't it?  ;D

A lot of albums of Ayreon passed, but what do you think of The final Experiment. It's my favorite Ayreon album.

Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2005-02-16, 16:56:43
np >> Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II, Fl #04] To The Quasar [8:42]

again..... *nod* *nod*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-02-16, 20:00:25
Mine to, I think it's one of the most diverse albums, but still the songs aren't to different.

NP: Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Wed, 2005-02-16, 21:14:37
You're right Appelmoes!  :D A lot of variation on The Final Experiment, different songs, but it's still a conceptalbum. I like the story. The old, and well known legend of Merlin combined with hightech time travelling/time telepathy things. Very interesting.

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-02-16, 20:00:25
Mine to, I think it's one of the most diverse albums, but still the songs aren't to different.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Constable Hogweed on Fri, 2005-02-18, 02:16:44
"One of these days i'll get an early night"  great jazzier rock stuff by "Camel"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-02-19, 17:34:59
Quote from: Constable Hogweed on Fri, 2005-02-18, 02:16:44
"One of these days i'll get an early night"  great jazzier rock stuff by "Camel"

He never does you know!  That song is his signature tune!!

As for me, I'm reliving my past, getting into a bit of Siouxie and the Banshees, listening to their early albums Kaleidoscope and JuJu.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-02-19, 17:38:33
Within Temptation - The Silent Force (- See who I am)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-02-19, 21:38:14
Shy - Sunset and vine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-20, 04:39:32
The sweet silence of 4:39 am :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-02-20, 13:28:03
Transatlantic Live in Europe

More Siouxsie and the Banshees
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-20, 14:57:22
Symphony X - The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-02-20, 15:09:35
Shy - Sunset and vine (Again! It's great stuff!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-20, 20:54:41
Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-02-20, 21:02:15
Kewl, Appelmoes.....

np>> Firewind - Burning Earth (2003) Tr. 1: Steal Them Blind (4:59)
Very krass Powermetal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-02-20, 21:18:28
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2005-02-20, 21:02:15
Kewl, Appelmoes.....
Sometimes little sisters are ok, she suggested me to listen to some Sonata Arctica, de next day I bought the album :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-02-21, 09:20:19
Spent the weekend playing "IQ"  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Mon, 2005-02-21, 14:23:59
Tuesday Afternoon - The Moody Blues (on Dutch radio)  ;D ;D

One of my favourite bands!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: pijawkah on Mon, 2005-02-21, 15:10:28
Death - Symbolic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-02-21, 16:28:54
Great White - Can't get there from here. Getting into the rock'n'roll groove while cleaning the house...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-02-21, 16:48:36
Threshold - Hypothetical - Narcissus

imho Thresholds best album and best song 8) (Best played REAL loud!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Tue, 2005-02-22, 11:58:08
Since copying a good proportion of my legitimately owned CDs onto my new toy (Creative MP3 player with 60gb hard drive) I have been playing tracks at random from my collection and am rediscovering music I forgot I owned.

Of late there has been a fair amount of Hawkwind and Savatage. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-02-22, 20:58:16
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-02-19, 17:38:33
Within Temptation - The Silent Force (- See who I am)

Just put this silver biscuit onto the old gramaphone...not as heavy as "Nightwish", but some nice harmless melodies - next up is their previous rendition "Mother Earth"...

...and as I speak, the first "Celtic-jig-meets-Blind Guardian" hits me between the eyes, in a punk-Sparks-Charlotte Church-sonic cathedral of sound-wibble-thang stylee...

This is Gelert, reporting from prog-ravaged studioland, with a beer in hand....  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-02-22, 21:44:49
 :D

NP -> Neal Morse's 'One'

Bought it this afternoon, sounds pretty cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-02-22, 22:12:14
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-02-22, 20:58:16
with a beer in hand....  :P

This must be the most vital part of your post, haha :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Constable Hogweed on Wed, 2005-02-23, 03:19:33
"Homage To The God Of Light" by "Camel" Bonus live track on "Mirage"
Why did they hide this track away for all these years?  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Wed, 2005-02-23, 07:12:10
Antartica - DarkSkies - (Sanctuary 2004)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-02-23, 07:36:20
np>> Section A - The Seventh Sign (2003) Tr. 1: The Seventh Sign (8:52)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Wed, 2005-02-23, 13:22:24
Pink Floyd - Welcome to the machine  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-02-23, 13:31:53
Insomnium - Since The Day It All Came Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-02-24, 09:14:34
Just getting into "Century Child" by Nightwish. Vocals could be higher up in the mix though -she's a great voice but it's drowed out by the music half the time  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-02-24, 12:27:45
Arena live 2nd disc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-02-24, 13:54:42
Withering - Gospel Of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-02-24, 15:19:09
Primordial - The Gathering Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-02-24, 16:43:13
Neal Morse's One again, great album! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-02-25, 08:33:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-02-24, 16:43:13
Neal Morse's One again, great album! 8)

Must admit, I'm struggling with that at the moment - prefer it to the new Spock's one though.

Was playing Wishbone Ash "Argus" last night, a true classic album, (sighs) they don't make em like that anymore  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-02-25, 08:43:30
Last night (Well... Actually this early, early morning 8)) I was at a party and I had to listen to (dare I say it on this forum?) trance , r&b, rap and other crap... Yuch! So now there is some Ayreon - THE blasting from my speakers! The hell with sleep, I want to listen to real music :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-02-25, 17:29:10
The working week over, and with beer in hand, it's time for some H.I.M.....a little bit of "Greatest Love Songs vol. 666", which, scarily, sounds like Killing Joke crossed with The Smiths...

Still, a beer in the hand is worth more than two in the fridge....er, ...or something...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-02-25, 17:53:00
Still Ayreon blasting here. I went to bed about 7 hours ago, so now I'm listening to the rest of THE.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-02-25, 20:40:20
Moved on from His Infernal Majesty....backwards in time slightly...now appreciating the heady delights of Sweet's "Off The Record"....

MMMmmmm...vocal harmonies sound just like Queen....but wait a moment....

...weren't Sweet before Queen...?

[cue "old discussion" etc]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-02-25, 21:00:10
And now we're off onto "Give Us A Wink", complete with lewd and totally necessary double-entendre....

...and as much as I like Def Leppard's cover of Action (that band from Ashby-De-La-Zouch, er, or something...), you can't beat the original...

...and there we go again with the double-entendre....!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Constable Hogweed on Wed, 2005-03-02, 01:18:29
Solomon by some tidy little band i can't remember the name of.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-03-02, 08:42:57
New Thunder album "The Magnificent Seventh".  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-02, 12:34:08
Nightwish - Gethsemane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-03-02, 12:47:21
np >>> 04. Arena - [Contagion #05] Spectre at the Feast [5:34]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 12:48:36
Fish - Sashimi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 13:11:39
Now playing...... Diamond Head - All Will Be Revealed (new album with Nick Tart on vocals)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-03-02, 13:34:54
Fish - Field of crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 15:02:12
Marillion - Curtain Call - Disc set 2 - Hammersnith Odeon 1986
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: pijawkah on Wed, 2005-03-02, 16:41:47
08 - Arch Enemy - Burning Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 17:15:38
The Used - In Love and Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-02, 17:28:29
Nightwish - Walking in the Air (Theme from 'the Snowman')

Since it's snowing like hell here in the Netherlands (I heard about 70 cm. in the north) I thought it was appropiate :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 17:49:13
HIM - And Love Said No
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-03-02, 21:10:06
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-02, 17:49:13
HIM - And Love Said No

sorry.....*yuck*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-02, 23:21:37
Threshold - Clone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-03, 08:04:38
Something with a bit more umph to start the day..........
Desolation - The Witching Moon EP/The Vision EP demo's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-03-03, 08:48:56
Kino - Picture (Ltd Edn version, naturally  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-03, 09:45:29
Sentenced - Crimson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-03, 10:39:26
Insomnium - In The Halls Of Awaiting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-03, 12:26:55
Golden Earring - Naked III

Cool to hear some of the old and not so generaly well known songs played accoustic 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-03, 12:45:45
Marillion - Fugazi (just finished playing Script.....)
I received in the post this morning some signed prints of the first 3 Marillion albums (plus 3 other prints), signed by Mark Wilkinson - they look really cool - and it's whetted my appetite for some classic Marillion!!
If anyone is interested in Mark Wilkinson's artwork they should check out his web site - www.the-masque.com
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-03-03, 20:52:12
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-03-03, 08:48:56
Kino - Picture (Ltd Edn version, naturally  ;D )

Ditto, but on CD Walkman - whilst sitting on Wigan station, waiting for YOU.....

Where's all of this Free Beer, then, ...eh...?


...There's no cheese, Grommit...



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-03-04, 08:40:07
Demon - The Unexpected Guest (Remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-03-04, 08:49:29
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2005-03-03, 20:52:12
Ditto, but on CD Walkman - whilst sitting on Wigan station, waiting for YOU.....

Where's all of this Free Beer, then, ...eh...?

...There's no cheese, Grommit...


There are two stations in Wigan, you must've been at the wrong one  ;)

("Chris Rea - Dancing Down The Stoney Road" & "It Bites  - Live in Tokyo DVD")

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-03-04, 12:35:00
Nightwish - Once (plantinum edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-03-04, 18:48:00
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-03-04, 08:49:29
There are two stations in Wigan, you must've been at the wrong one  ;)

Rats....Deenfan's petrol station map only shows one.

Oh well....next time then.

Still "doing" Kino, BTW...it's really rather good...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-04, 19:24:16
Neal Morse´s Testimony. At 17:45 I got a call from my recordstore that it was in. 10 minutes later I walked out of the store with this special edition 8)

First opinion: It's not as good as One, but still a really good album. Still, I haven't listened to disc 2 yet...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-03-04, 21:56:04
The Enid - In The Region Of The Summer Stars....

'Cos it's MY Dansette, and MY CD....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-03-06, 01:35:55
Threshold - Clone.

imho Threshold's best album. The Latent Gene is sooooo good (http://forum.hadrian.net/images/worshippy.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-03-06, 11:27:34
Asia - Silent nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-03-06, 13:01:31
My homemade Contagion MAX :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-03-06, 13:30:09
To Watch the Storms by Steve Hackett ... totally quirky album ... especially "The Devil is an Englishman" and "Mechanical Bride", I keep hitting repeat on those two tracks!

Respect Appelmoes, Threshold are among my favourite bands of the past few years, love all their albums.  Check out Critical Mass (my ultimate favourite) and Subsurface ... awesome stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-03-06, 15:03:08
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-03-06, 13:30:09
Respect Appelmoes, Threshold are among my favourite bands of the past few years, love all their albums.  Check out Critical Mass (my ultimate favourite) and Subsurface ... awesome stuff!
I have all albums but one. The accoustic album 'Wireless'. But that one will be ordered soon 8)

Now I'll have a look at my cd's 'cause i'm still listening to Contagion ;D

Think I'll put some good old AC/DC on...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-03-07, 09:11:10
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2005-03-04, 21:56:04
The Enid - In The Region Of The Summer Stars....


Wow...a fellow Enid fan  :)

Attempted to play all 80 mins of the new Tori Amos CD last night, gave up after an hour  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-03-07, 10:29:37
Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-03-07, 11:06:47
np >> Pink Floyd - [The Division Bell] High Hopes [8:31]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-03-07, 11:15:13
Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-03-07, 12:35:39
Dream Theater - Images and Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-03-07, 18:22:01
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-03-07, 09:11:10
Wow...a fellow Enid fan  :)

Go steady with the word "Fellow", when discussing The Enid...

You'll have RJG inviting himself around chez Loopy for crepes and a glass of wine...!

Now playing...H.I.M. Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-03-07, 18:29:07
Threshold - Wounded Land

Damian (http://forum.hadrian.net/images/worshippy.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-08, 08:45:30
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-03-07, 18:22:01
Go steady with the word "Fellow", when discussing The Enid...

You'll have RJG inviting himself around chez Loopy for crepes and a glass of wine...!


Point taken  ;)

Still waiting for the "free" Stand CD which I paid for 3 years ago AND the pre-order for the "Legend for piano" AND the "Rite of Spring" interpretation AND the "Salome" video from 19 whatever  ::)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-08, 12:40:37
Therion - Lemuria 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-08, 16:58:03
Marillion - Recital Of The Script
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-08, 19:26:29
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-08, 08:45:30
Point taken  ;)

Still waiting for the "free" Stand CD which I paid for 3 years ago AND the pre-order for the "Legend for piano" AND the "Rite of Spring" interpretation AND the "Salome" video from 19 whatever  ::)

OUCH...!


Do you want to borrow mine...?  ;D


Or would that be "double ouch"...!  ;D ;D


Meanwhile, back in the real world, currently on the "old 8-track cassette" - Magenta: Seven...

Copy-cats, derivative, a mix-0f-Rennaisance-meets-Genesis....

So what...?

I LOVE IT...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-09, 08:30:34
Marillion - Curtain Call - Concert 1 - Hammy Odeon 1983
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-03-09, 08:41:32
Quo live (1976).  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-09, 11:48:26
Symphony X - The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-09, 13:21:06
Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama (again!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-09, 15:57:15
Spineshank - Self Destructive Pattern
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-10, 11:30:44
Now it's Rammstein - Reise, Reise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-10, 11:51:31

   Satellite - "Evening Games"(a title track from their new album). I'm quite impressed with it. :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-10, 11:59:16
Arena - PG
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-03-10, 12:47:18
np>> Kino - Picture (2005) Tr. 4: Swimming In Women (5:22)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-10, 14:57:34
Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-10, 16:49:24
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2005-03-10, 12:47:18Tr. 4: Swimming In Women
That sounds cool! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-10, 19:25:05
(yeay we can post again :) )

NP->Dream Theater - Train of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Constable Hogweed on Fri, 2005-03-11, 01:38:28
The Len Ganley Stance - Half Man half biscuit.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-03-13, 12:37:00
Enchant's Tug of War album ... not to be confused with the Pull McCarthorse album of the same name  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-03-13, 12:48:15
Threshold - Nothing under the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: pijawkah on Sun, 2005-03-13, 15:29:41
AcrimoniA - Parasite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Fury on Sun, 2005-03-13, 17:08:44
Arena - Pepper's Ghost - The Shattered Room
(Only got the album since this week)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-03-13, 20:14:42
Ayreon - The Human Equation...it hasn't been off my Dansette all weekend...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-03-13, 21:05:57
Dream Theater - Live scenes from New York - One Last Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-03-13, 21:39:46
Saga - Generation 13....

'cos Ayreon reminded me of it...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-03-14, 15:49:48
Moby - Hotel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-03-14, 16:45:51
After Forever - Invisible Circles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-03-14, 16:56:00
np>> Sylvan - [Artificial Paradise #05] Timeless Traces [8:12]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-03-14, 18:19:45
Within Temptation - The Silent Force

I was in the mood for some female voices, so I put Nightwish, After Forever and Within Temptation in my stereo 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-15, 11:55:00
Chris Caffery - Faces/God Damn War
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-15, 15:26:25
Savatage - Handful Of Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-03-15, 15:44:11
01. Nightwish - [Once (Limited Edition) #01] Dark Chest Of Wonders [4:28]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-15, 16:47:47

  Red Sand - Children Memory (from cd"Mirror Of Insanity"). It's a balsam for my soul. :D 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-15, 17:43:45
Golden Earring

Last night I was at a concert. It's amazing to see 4 guy's of 60 years old have the same energy (maybe even more) as 20 year old's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-15, 20:46:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-15, 17:43:45
Last night I was at an orgy. It's amazing to see 4 guy's of 60 years old have the same energy (maybe even more) as 20 year old's
::) ::) ::)

...Meanwhile, we're on Kino - Leave A Light On...


Well, it's probably easier than leaving a hard on....

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-15, 22:38:09
 >:(

I think this says more about you (and your disturbing mind) than it does of me ;D Had any beers or other 'medicinal' drinks btw? :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-03-16, 08:19:04
All About Eve - Ultraviolet & Iceland

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-16, 10:13:33
Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-16, 18:03:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-15, 22:38:09
>:(

I think this says more about you (and your disturbing mind) than it does of me ;D Had any beers or other 'medicinal' drinks btw? :P

Apologies mate....

Seriously didn't mean to upset you...

hangs head in shame
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-16, 19:35:18
Quote from: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-16, 18:03:56
Apologies mate....

Seriously didn't mean to upset you...

hangs head in shame
I'm not upset, hence the ;D I kinda like your humor, although sometimes I don't get it.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-16, 21:21:23
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-16, 19:35:18
....although sometimes I don't get it.....


That's a shame....


Ffnnaarr, Ffnnaarr...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-17, 06:01:54

   Threshold - "Surface To Air"(new version from "Replica"). Great number!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-03-17, 08:08:18
Dare - Beneath the Shining Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-17, 16:48:52
The Darkness - Fridaynight

Can't wait 'till friday :D WEEKEND!! Just one more day at work!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-17, 17:33:05
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-03-17, 23:24:54
Espen Lind - April
Saga - The security of illusion
Saga - Network
Shy - Sunset and vine
Shy - Brave the storm

All in my 5-disc changer right now, on shuffle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-03-18, 08:35:02
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-03-17, 23:24:54

Shy - Brave the storm


Great album  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-03-18, 11:42:15
Agreed!

I return today with Kamelot - Epica. Fronted by wonderful norwegian singer Roy Khan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-03-18, 16:25:07
 
  Mike & The Mechanics - "Beggar On A Beach Of Gold" album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:03:33
Contagion Max
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:10:17
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:03:33
Contagion Max

Braggart!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:11:41
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:10:17
Braggart!
It's simply my own homemade version :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:14:27
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:11:41
It's simply my own homemade version :-[

Ah, OK.... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:17:11
So  have your permission then? :P ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:21:18
No, I'd only be jealous if you had the real thing, you know...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-03-18, 17:24:19
Hmm, still don't have a creditcard and the Max is still not available at the Cage (or did I miss something?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-03-18, 19:09:54
Last time that I checked at The Cage (using one of my many passwords...!), Max was still unavailable (3 days ago).

But if you want a "Max", you can have a Max Moseley for free...I'll even pay the postage...!

He's not doing us F1 fans any favours at present, with his crazy rule-changes....!

Meanwhile, back on-topic...

...which is in an off-topic folder...!

A'hem...  ;)

Back on off-topic, if you get my drift...   ::)

Just finished City Boy - Young Men Gone West...

About to start City Boy - Book Early....all together now...

5.7.0.5  8)

And then as the lager evening progresses, we'll move onto Ozzy Osbourne - Essential


C'mon Kimi...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Fury on Fri, 2005-03-18, 23:28:18
Pepper's Ghost - The Shattered Room

Just bought it like ten days ago (yeah I'm a sinner, I know. One with a big lack of cash :-( )
Still getting into it...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-03-19, 08:32:16

  Pretty Maids - Their "Stripped" album. Superb. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-03-21, 08:27:29
Tiamat - Prey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-03-21, 09:11:10
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-03-21, 08:27:29
Tiamat - Prey
Got bored with that - now playing - Fall Of The Leafe - Volvere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-03-21, 12:27:13
Greenday - Amercian Idiot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-22, 09:47:55
Just finished Songs From The Lion's Cage - now playing Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-22, 12:03:40
Arena - The Visitor Revisted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 12:30:07
Spock's Beard - Snow

Sounds great, I bought it without listening to it in the shop (I never do that :-\ is that weird?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-22, 15:49:07
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 12:30:07
Spock's Beard - Snow

Sounds great, I bought it without listening to it in the shop (I never do that :-\ is that weird?)

No, it's not wierd at all, I would say that 99.9% of the CDs I buy, I haven't heard before  ;) . "Snow" is indeed a good album but Spock's have done better - to me it's a bit like IQs "Subterranea" or "Topographic Oceans" - way too long and should have been a single disc.

Still - good purchase  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-22, 16:44:14

   In case of "Subterranea" I can't agree with you, Moonloop. It's just great to listen to mentioned DOUBLE CD - from start till the end. Although, this exception proves the common rule.  ;)   As for now playing thread, I'm listening to ROOT's new CD "Illumination". It seems to me that you have to try this one too. Hope, I am not mistaken. :)     
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 17:47:56
Now I'm playing V from Spock's beard :) (Why did I never bought a Spock's Beard album before? ??? )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-03-22, 20:21:19
Just played remastered edition of The Final Countdown by Europe. What a nostalgic ride! I was 15 again, for some 40+ minutes...
Now, Kingdom Come - Bad Image.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-22, 20:24:20
Just finished Rick Wakeman - Almost Classical (From the boxset)...

So, whilst waiting for Malc@GFT to finish moving premises, so that I can order a load more Ayreon (cheers, all of you that recomended Ayreon, BTW), I'm making-do with Kino...



AGAIN...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 20:57:28
SftLC 8) Wow...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:16:35
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 20:57:28
SftLC 8) Wow...

???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:21:31
.... Songs from the Lions Cage ....


np>> Arena - Pepper's Ghost (2005) Tr. 6: Purgatory Road (7:26)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:32:17
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:21:31
.... Songs from the Lions Cage ...
Duh ;) That's like a Tolkien-fan that doesn't know what LotR means ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-03-23, 09:04:48
Crest of a Knave - Jethro Tull  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-23, 17:45:24
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:32:17
Duh ;) That's like a Tolkien-fan that doesn't know what LotR means ;D

Ah, yes...I know this one...

"Lots of troll rubbish"...

Do I win a prize...?

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-23, 18:33:18
Euh... You can get a beer from the fridge :)

NP -> Ayreon - Universal Migrator I & II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-03-23, 18:54:59
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-23, 18:33:18
NP -> Ayreon - Universal Migrator I & II

Good choice! My favorite from disk I is 'When the druïds turn to stone' (Damian rules on this one!) and on disk II 'Dawn of a million souls'. I have nearly all the Ayreon albums (except Final experiment revisited) and attended the Star One gig in Rijssen a few years ago. Great music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-23, 19:02:26
Beer.....Duff Beer...Fridge...NO beer...

Oh tiot....

Looks in cupboard

Ah, found beer...lovely beer...Duff Beer...

BTW, NP-> Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-23, 19:08:53
Ah, whilst searching for beer, Asia finished....

So now playing Big Big Train - Gathering Speed...

Now off in search of more beer...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-23, 20:21:11
More beer found...

NP-> Billy Squier - 16 Strokes (The Best Of...)...


Now, where did I find that beer...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-23, 20:32:28
Got bored after the first four tracks...

So onwards...

B-Movie - Remembrance Day...

(Strange, they all begin with "B"....so does beer...time for another, then...!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-24, 10:13:19
Bruce Dickinson - Balls To Picasso

Contains one of his best (if not THE best) solo efforts in Tears Of The Dragon - excellent!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-24, 12:30:51
Dream Theater - 6 Degrees of Inner Turbulance (Disc 2, wow)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-24, 12:39:01
WASP - The Headless Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-24, 17:52:01
CircleIICircle - All That Remains EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-24, 18:07:55
Saga - House Of Cards.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-03-24, 18:26:13
Arena - Contagion

I saw that in the booklet at the lyrics song 11 is called 'Bitter harvest'. At the back side of the cd it is called 'Fallow ground'. Somebody else noticed that before?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-24, 18:28:28
Yes, I did (http://forum.the-ricochet.net/index.php?topic=115.0)

NP -> Aerosmith - Big Ones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-03-24, 19:14:33
Okay, that's clear, thnx. Couldn't find it on the forum, looked with my eyes closed. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-03-24, 19:59:30
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye (remastered)....

So far, so much better...but still not enough bass-end for my taste...and not as bass-weighty as their live shows...

But a major improvement at the end of the day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-24, 21:27:22
I'm gonna put my brand new Spock's Beard album on!

Edit: Cool, it also containes an InsideOut Sampler (2003)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-03-25, 05:58:08
Royal Hunt - The Mission.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-03-25, 11:13:29
Pendragon - The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-03-25, 12:56:41
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-03-25, 05:58:08
Royal Hunt - The Mission.

Any good...? I've often been tempted to give Royal Hunt a go, but I've never gotten around to it...

What are they like...?

NP-> "Chase the Bumble Bee around the room with a glass and a beer-mat"  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-03-28, 14:22:00
Pendragon - Acoustically Challenged: song 'Voyager'. Nice music, though I prefer it plugged and with drums!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-03-28, 14:50:12

Pendragon - "The World". I'm delighted with this album (again and again).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-03-28, 21:56:07
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2005-03-24, 19:59:30
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye (remastered)....

So far, so much better...but still not enough bass-end for my taste...and not as bass-weighty as their live shows...

But a major improvement at the end of the day.  ??? ??? ??? ???

Well how wrong can I be...?
I posted the above, as the CD started, and I've listened to it a few times since...
And eventually I succumbed because I wasn't at all convinced, and did an 'AB' comparison...
...and I am really not into "dissing" bands or their products...
And I don't often say this, but the remastering SUCKS..!
The original is "distortion-free", with a light-weight but tasteful bass end.
The "Re-master" is no more than "chasing loudness", with the end result being in effect the original put through a distortion pedal, and a cheapo bass-enhancer...

Buy the original (if still available)...AVOID the "Remaster" like the plague...(Sorry Widge)

And these guys are mates of mine...!
I feel an e-mail coming on...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-03-29, 00:45:56
Shy - Excess all areas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-29, 09:07:28
Marillion - Fugazi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-29, 09:10:48
 Styx - "Brave New World".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-29, 09:33:44
Jadis - More Than Meets the Eye (2CD remaster) (with due regard to Gelert's comments)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-29, 12:07:20
 Yes - The Ladder.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-29, 12:11:49
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-29, 09:33:44
Jadis - More Than Meets the Eye (2CD remaster) (with due regard to Gelert's comments)

So what do you reckon, Loopy...

Am I "out of my gourd", or is it an accurate critisism...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-29, 12:49:28
 Yes - "Keystudio".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-03-29, 13:51:12
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-29, 12:11:49
So what do you reckon, Loopy...

Am I "out of my gourd", or is it an accurate critisism...?

Well, I thought it was an improvement, but then again I hadn't played it back-to-back with the original which I will now (ish) do  :( . Hate to have wasted my money but tbh I'd have bought it anyway for the bonus material (which I've yet to play & will probably think is, erm, for "historical interest only")  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-03-29, 15:19:44
Primordial - The Gathering Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-03-29, 16:24:36
 Genesis - "A Trick Of The Tail". Classics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-03-30, 06:11:55
 Â Royal Hunt - "The Watchers".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-03-30, 08:24:38
Neal Morse - One

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-03-30, 11:44:02
Contagion (Play this one a lot lately 8) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-30, 12:39:20
Judas Priest - Demolition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-30, 13:26:54
Iced Earth - Gettysburg (The Glorious Burden - disc 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-03-30, 15:26:43
 Barclay James Harvest - Welcome To The Show.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-03-30, 16:06:21
Crimson Glory - Astronomica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-03-30, 16:35:11

Barclay James Harvest - "Turn Of The Tide".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-03-30, 20:31:24
A quick update, and this is the best place to do it IMHO...

Thanks go out to "The Voyager" for the "heads-up" on Royal Hunt...CDs are in the post as we speak...er, type...!

Thanks also go out to Peter for a) making this forum happen, and b) being one of the many to steer me in the direction of Ayreon...Actual Fantasy Revisited, Universal Migrator, and Final Experiment (Remastered) are on their way from Malc@GFT, once he finds them, after his move to new premises...! And they will join Into The Ecletic Gristle and The Human Equation....

NP-> After The Fire - Signs Of Change on CD...! (See my Listening Profile, to find out the irony behind this...!)

And After The Fire have reformed....!

I'll retype that....

AFTER THE FIRE have reformed....!

http://www.afterthefire.co.uk/original/index.htm
http://www.afterthefire.co.uk/index2.htm

I can HIGHLY recommend the double-CD with the three LPs on it...Laser Love, 80f, and Batteries Not Included, which I bought from the USA via Amazon a couple of weeks ago...and now I've found out that these CDs are available from the band's website, slightly (!) cheaper...!

And the "transfer-to-CD" of Signs Of Change is BRILLIANT, albeit with the original analogue distortion...although the sleeve-notes tell you why / where that has come from...!

And allegedly a NEW CD / Album is "in the pipeline"....

Double-top banana....!

<insert double-top banana smiley>
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-03-30, 21:33:04
You are very welcome, gelert!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 06:20:04

Not at all, Gelert. :D By the way, John West is ARTENSION's lead vocalist too. So you can enjoy some wonderful neo-classical melodic metal with their new CD"Future World". As for me, right now I'm listening to Mark Boals album "Edge Of The World". Great stuff! :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-03-31, 08:45:57
ProgAid single.

(After the Fire eh Gelert..?? Must check them out, name does ring a bell)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 09:21:08
 Is it good? I mean ProgAid single.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-03-31, 09:25:26
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 09:21:08
Is it good? I mean ProgAid single.

Absolutely! Give it a go, it's worth the money, in any case, cos you're doing something good...!
But truly, the single is amazing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-31, 13:24:34
Mastodon - Leviathan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 14:41:10

Ad Infinitum(1998).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 15:06:38
 Â Honour bright, I'm a sceptic since was rather disappointed by Martin Darvill & Friends. There were too many prog-stars too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-03-31, 16:47:09
Nightwish - Once

Then I'll be playing Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-03-31, 17:08:35

  Mindgames - International Daylight.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-03-31, 17:25:47
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-03-31, 19:12:45
Royal Hunt - The Mission...again (this is the third play-through...I'll wear it out by tomorrow...!)

I'm a convert....cheers Voyager...

I'll wait for Fear to arrive, and on the strength of that maybe go for a little more of their back-catelogue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 06:22:58

   Have a nice time, Gelert. Suppose, you will be impressed with "Fear" too.  ;D   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-04-01, 07:47:38
Will be a Blind Guardian day today, starting with Battalions Of Fear through to LIVE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-04-01, 08:54:08
Spock's : Don't try this at Home DVD  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 09:18:49
 
Cornerstone - Arrival.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 10:26:57

Pendragon - The Window Of Life. "Must have" for every prog-lover.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-01, 12:17:17
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 10:26:57
Pendragon - The Window Of Life. "Must have" for every prog-lover.

I can only second that.

np.: Anthony - Pools of Sorrow / Waves of Joy (release 1993)

(= Arjen Anthony Lucassen - the man of Ayreon)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Fri, 2005-04-01, 14:29:27
New Order - Waiting for the Sirens' Call
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 15:15:08

   John Wetton - "Battle Lines".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-01, 16:48:44
Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-01, 17:02:01

Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever. Great album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Fri, 2005-04-01, 19:33:17
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-01, 19:46:29
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-04-01, 21:29:18
Redgum - Against The Grain...

Shame that "If You Don't Fight You Lose" isn't available on CD...so this is the best that I can get on CD...

At least "Against The Grain" has got "Diamantina Drover", "ASIO", "Only Nineteen" and "Gladstone Pier" on it...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-02, 07:47:00
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Fri, 2005-04-01, 19:33:17
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing  8)
Is it good? Hope, this one is a little better than In Absentia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-02, 07:53:45

  Navigator - "reEvolution(one)". If you like old-school prog, try out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-02, 14:14:09
Queen - A night at the opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2005-04-02, 15:03:04
Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-02, 07:47:00
    Is it good? Hope, this one is a little better than In Absentia.

Well, as someone who personally loved In Absentia, I'd say this one has some good stuff on it but doesn't flow as well as IA.  Signify's still their best album anyhoo. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-02, 16:10:57
 Â I don't like "In Absentia". Still prefer to listen to "Lightbulb Sun", for example.  
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-04-03, 01:10:52
Contagium & Contagious... Just making them catch up a little. Grreeeeeaaat stuff, and I made myself an mp3 cd with the whole deal on one disc! Now I can really enjoy it. (Providing the wife and the kid are over the hills...) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-03, 08:22:51

  Asia - Arena.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-03, 14:08:18

Jadis - Understand.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-03, 17:07:48

   Spock's Beard - "Snow".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-04-03, 21:06:29
My word Vger...it took you 3 hours to play "Jadis"...try it on 78rpm next time...  ;D

Meanwhile, having spent a great Sunday watching Michael trash his motor, and then finish the last of the weeding (me that is, not MS...more's the pity...!), we're listening to "The Final Experiment" - Hairy-On, for the first time...definitely "post-weeding" music...!

...And definitely "Post-Exploding-Ferrari-hydraulics" music...!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-04, 06:15:55

   I should word it rather differently. Maybe, I did listen to some Jadis tracks at intervals.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-04, 08:52:03
Francis Dunnery - The Gully Flat's Boys.

At last, the new album from the It Bites man  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:18:09
Rammstein - Reise, Reise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:52:29
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:54:02
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:52:29
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

Uh, cool idea. Long time no hear.  *runs and starts to dig in the Archives ;) *
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-04, 14:48:45

10CC - Ten Out Of 10.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-04, 15:00:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:52:29
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

Hope you're listening it whilst huddled in the safety of your pseudo silk kimono......  ;)

(that's probably gone way over your head unless you happened to be following the opening lyrics  ::) )

Better get back to work  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 15:22:57
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-04, 15:00:31
Hope you're listening it whilst huddled in the safety of your pseudo silk kimono......  ;)
(that's probably gone way over your head unless you happened to be following the opening lyrics  ::) )
Better get back to work  8)

Heh, I prefer real silk, though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-04, 17:26:50
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-04, 13:52:29
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Long time ago it was the first CD I've ever bought.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 18:12:25
Quote from: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-04, 17:26:50
  Long time ago it was the first CD I've ever bought.

Hehe, youngster :) For me, it was one of the first LPs I ever bought.

OK, for some of you I am also a youngster, but hey.... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-04, 18:21:09
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 18:12:25
Hehe, youngster :) For me, it was one of the first LPs I ever bought.

OK, for some of you I am also a youngster, but hey.... :)
LP's? Man, you're ancient!! :P ;)

np->Green Day - American Idiot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-04, 21:38:04
What's an "LP"...?...is that like some kind of old video-disc or something...?  ;D

Well, I've just "put-to-bed" Flash And The Pan - "The Best Of", after it was a recommendation from a mate on another forum (an F1 Forum, before you panic, Peter...!)...not bad, and amazing how many tracks I knew without realising that it was them...!

And now I'm trying Athlete - "Tourist"...so-far-so-good...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 22:44:27
np>> Progaid - All Around The World (2005) Tr. 2: Definitive Mix (11:58)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-05, 05:26:49
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-04, 18:12:25
Hehe, youngster :) For me, it was one of the first LPs I ever bought.

OK, for some of you I am also a youngster, but hey.... :)
I sais CD, not LP.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-05, 05:29:45
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-04, 21:38:04
What's an "LP"...?...is that like some kind of old video-disc or something...?  ;D  "LP" means Longplay(a kind of vinyl disc). Didn't you know? 

Well, I've just "put-to-bed" Flash And The Pan - "The Best Of", after it was a recommendation from a mate on another forum (an F1 Forum, before you panic, Peter...!)...not bad, and amazing how many tracks I knew without realising that it was them...!

And now I'm trying Athlete - "Tourist"...so-far-so-good...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-05, 06:10:32

  Now is the time for another old vinyl record. I keep in my arms LP"Surveillance"(TRIUMPH). Hey Peter, sorry for "sais" not "said"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-04-05, 08:53:13
Scorpions - Blackout
Porcupine Tree - Lazarus

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-05, 12:41:46
Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria

Bought it recently, but I haven't listened to it more than twice or so :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-05, 15:05:18

  Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. Classics!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Tue, 2005-04-05, 15:31:25


IQ - The Last Human Gateway .... still brings a tear to my eye ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-05, 16:50:23

  Tantalus - "Lumen Et Caligo I".  Prog-masterpiece!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-05, 17:13:59
Threshold - Extinct Instinct

One of the last Threshold albums I bought, but I wish I bought it sooner, it's one of my favourites.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-04-05, 19:06:14
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (Abbey of Synn)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-05, 19:40:24
Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-04-06, 08:45:31
Disciplin - Unfolded Like Staircase (prog classic  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-06, 09:44:20

   Hope, that rather soon you will recieve a well-disposed answer from Tantalus. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-06, 16:41:24
 
 George Harrison - Somewhere In England.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-04-06, 17:04:14
np>> Nightwish - [Century Child #02] End Of All Hope [3:55]


...again (http://www.the-ricochet.net/files/horns.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-06, 20:10:05
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer - track 4: Cold Metal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-07, 06:30:37

  John Wetton - Arkangel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-04-07, 10:22:51
Crimson Glory - Transcendence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-07, 12:26:37
Sonata Arctica - Ecliptica - Full Moon

*Run away, run away, run away* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-04-07, 13:05:21
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #10] Starchild [9:05]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-07, 15:00:43
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2005-04-07, 13:05:21
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #10] Starchild [9:05]
Personally I don't like the majority of "Space Metal" material, except for two final tracks.  ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-07, 16:21:53
 Â Deep Purple - "Come Hell or High Water"(Blackmore's swan song).   :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-07, 16:47:45
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-07, 15:00:43
   Personally I don't like the majority of "Space Metal" material, except for two final tracks.  ;) 
Good thing this topic isn't for Star One discussions then ;)

Still playing Sonata Arctica, can't stop listening to it :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Fury on Thu, 2005-04-07, 21:36:48
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

First time I'm hearing the entire album.
It's kinda.....quiet....like it though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-04-08, 01:20:39
Ayreon - The human equation

Nice one
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-08, 06:02:22
Quote from: The Fury on Thu, 2005-04-07, 21:36:48
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

First time I'm hearing the entire album.
It's kinda.....quiet....like it though.

Better late than never... And I like to listen to this one (in spite of some rancorous critics view).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-08, 07:05:05

  TEN(1996). I think, their best still.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-08, 12:38:38
Threshold - Critical Energy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-04-08, 13:22:42
Savatage - Handful Of Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-04-08, 15:13:43
CircleIICircle - The Middle Of Nowhere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-08, 15:33:49
 Â  TEN - Far Beyond The World. Mancunian hard rockers in very good form.  :)  
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-08, 17:04:03

      Metamorphosis - "Then All Was Silent". They definitively belong to the top of the modern prog scene.  :-*It should be a real winner with anyone who can enjoy late eras from Genesis and Pink Floyd. Metamorphosis concept album starts and ends with just marvellous songs (although there is a very good content in between). Excellent addition to any prog-collection!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-08, 19:16:51
Arena - The Visitor tr. 12 Enemy Without
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-08, 19:22:21
Nightwish - Wishmaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-04-08, 23:10:57
Well, today, I took 4 hours off work to claim back four hours of "overtime"....and then I promptly spent 1330-1930hrs, designing an electrical wiring diagram for a work-related project at home on the PC...
Sum total of my "half-day off"...?
The company now owes me a further two hours O/T...LOLOL

But I spent the time in the best possible way, by playing my newly-purchased Bowie CDs...bought purely for archive-and-reminiscencing (sp?) porpoises (SPx2...?!)

Just got "Stage" to do...currently listening to "Low"..."always crashing in the same car" is perhaps the greatest underplayed Bowie song ever...apart from all of the other ones obviously...! (phew...just got away with that...! ;))
Previous, we've done "Hunky Dory", "A ladd inSane", "Space Oddity", "Heroes", and "Ziggy".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-09, 07:22:33

  Pendragon - "The Masquerade Overture". Superb! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-09, 13:16:55
 
  UK - Danger Money.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2005-04-09, 20:45:02
Camel - Stationary Traveller (Remastered)...can't wait to find out how the extended mix of Pressure Points differs from the original...and the running order of the remaster is different from the original, plus a new track is included vis In The Arms Of Waltzing Frauleins...

Ok - quick update...Pressure Points is now a whopping 6'14", versus the original of 2'10"....is it better, I hear you ask...
No, IMHO...the original is a short but relevant album-opener.
The new version is rambling, and irrelevant...especially as it's now the last track on the album  ???
And the new track In The Arms Of Waltzing Frauleins isn't anything special IMHO

But the overall sound-quality is massively improved...especially the snare...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-04-10, 14:18:43
Pendragon - The window of life - tr 3 Breaking the spell (one word: awesome!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-10, 14:36:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-04-10, 14:18:43
Pendragon - The window of life - tr 3 Breaking the spell (one word: awesome!)

   Good choice, Teunis. As far as I know, this wonderful track was dedicated to former Nick Barrett wife. :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-10, 14:39:26

  Praying Mantis - "The Journey Goes On". Thier best effort for some last years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-04-10, 21:20:48
Dream Theater - Images & Words

One of my favourite albums (http://forum.hadrian.net/images/worshippy.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-11, 09:52:13
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-08, 07:05:05
  TEN(1996). I think, their best still.

Um...."Name of the Rose" does it for me  ;D . Probably one of my top 5 AOR albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-11, 09:54:52
Quote from: gelert on Sat, 2005-04-09, 20:45:02
Camel - Stationary Traveller (Remastered)...can't wait to find out how the extended mix of Pressure Points differs from the original...and the running order of the remaster is different from the original, plus a new track is included vis In The Arms Of Waltzing Frauleins...

Ok - quick update...Pressure Points is now a whopping 6'14", versus the original of 2'10"....is it better, I hear you ask...
No, IMHO...the original is a short but relevant album-opener.
The new version is rambling, and irrelevant...especially as it's now the last track on the album  ???
And the new track In The Arms Of Waltzing Frauleins isn't anything special IMHO

But the overall sound-quality is massively improved...especially the snare...!

Only got this last week - agree, sound quality is MUCH improved  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-11, 10:01:31
Angel Dust - Border Of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-11, 14:55:56

  Manfred Mann's Earth Band - "Soft Vengeance".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Melo on Mon, 2005-04-11, 16:17:31
Little Atlas - The Ballad of Eddie Wanderlust  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-11, 17:09:16
 
  Jadis - "Fanatic".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 17:56:10
Royal Hunt - Fear...whilst waiting for Tesco's Home Delivery to show up...

Proggin' or shopping...?

Er, Proggin'...................deffo...!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 18:00:35
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-11, 09:54:52
Only got this last week (Camel - Stationary traveller) - agree, sound quality is MUCH improved  ;D

What do you reckon to the "newie", and extended Pressure Points, Loopy...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:21:58
Trans Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's Last Night

(Reminds me to get some Savatage albums...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:33:36
Currently Prog-Dancing to Ayreon - Universal Migrator...

BTW, Tesco's delivered on time...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:40:58
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:33:36
Currently Prog-Dancing to Ayreon - Universal Migrator...

BTW, Tesco's delivered on time...  ;)
Part I or II?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-12, 05:47:26
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 17:56:10
Royal Hunt - Fear... 

  Hope, you like this one too. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-12, 06:08:40
 Â Metamorphosis - "Nobody Cares".  Great 2nd album (recommended for fans of Pink Floyd and Genesis).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-04-12, 08:59:05
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 18:00:35
What do you reckon to the "newie", and extended Pressure Points, Loopy...?

The sound quality is much better, as it is on all the Camel remasters, and I can certainly live with the bonus track (wasn't a rather dodgy extended version of that on an earlier "official bootleg" album or am I mistaken..??)  and lengthier Pressure Points.

Don't particularly feel the new 'format' is better/worse or less in keeping with the overall feel of the album than the original, dunno really, I just played it and enjoyed it  :-[

Any idea when the others are being remastered..??

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-04-12, 08:59:55
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down The Days

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-04-12, 13:38:08
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-04-12, 13:51:33
The Visitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-12, 15:01:36

Retroheads - "Retrospective". Excellent debut... Here are more ideas in every song than some other band can put into entire album. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-12, 17:17:33
SFTLC and Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:05:17
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 20:57:28
SftLC 8) Wow...

Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:16:35
???

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:21:31
.... Songs from the Lions Cage ....

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-03-22, 21:32:17
Duh ;) That's like a Tolkien-fan that doesn't know what LotR means ;D

Ah, I get it now...

SFTLC is the remastered SftLC...!  ;D


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:06:05

Pendragon - Fallen Dreams And Angels.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:10:43
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-12, 05:47:26Royal Hunt - Fear... 

  Hope, you like this one too.  ;)
As good, if not better than "The Mission"....cheers "V-ger"

Insert "beer smiley"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:13:06
Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:14:37
QuoteQuote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:33:36  Currently Prog-Dancing to Ayreon - Universal Migrator...
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-11, 19:40:58
Part I or II?

Both...at the same time...

That's the beauty of stereo...

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 18:42:23
Latest delivery from Amazon... Hurrah...!

Just done BTR - BTR...

Now onto AC/DC - Back In Black (Rem - natch) at some SERIOUS dBs...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-12, 19:05:20
Now playing Blind Guardian - A Night at the Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 20:02:44
NP-> Saga - Network ....a full-on return to form, IMHO...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-04-12, 21:48:06
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-12, 20:02:44
NP-> Saga - Network ....a full-on return to form, IMHO...

yes (http://forum.the-ricochet.net/index.php?topic=66.0) ;)
harhar
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-04-13, 09:06:01
Jethro Tull - Broadsword, Under Wraps & Crest of a Knave. 3 latest remasters courtesy of Amazon.

;D

(mind you, it's hard playing 3 Tull albums back to back whilst standing on one leg playing air-flute  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-13, 09:27:10

   Karnataka - "Delicate Flame Of Desire". Marvellous! To my hudge regret, they are disbanded.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-13, 09:42:09
 


    Hey Gelert. Do you want to taste "The Watchers"-cd as the next chapter?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-13, 15:07:33

Electric Light Orchestra - Zoom.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-13, 17:21:02
Blind Guardian - Nightfall on Middle-Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-04-13, 19:43:07
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-04-13, 09:06:01
(mind you, it's hard playing 3 Tull albums back to back whilst standing on one leg playing air-flute  ;D )

LOLOL  :D :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-04-13, 19:45:55
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-13, 09:42:09



    Hey Gelert. Do you want to taste "The Watchers"-cd as the next chapter?


??? ???

Explain a little more please Voyager...

I'm hopeless at understanding a Northern Accent  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-13, 21:54:33
Therion - Sirius B
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-14, 05:43:14
QuoteExplain a little more please Voyager...
I'm hopeless at understanding a Northern Accent  ;)

Suppose, you've just forgotten about my previous information.  :( "The Watchers" is another Royal Hunt's cd (featuring John West). A compilation of some remastered and live versions.


edit: put the quote in the quote brackets. Peter.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-14, 07:54:33
Kate Bush - The Red Shoes (very underrated album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-04-14, 13:46:54
Crimson Glory - War Of The Worlds EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-14, 15:40:43

   Metamorphosis - "After All These Years". Superb job!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-04-14, 16:24:44
Steve Hackett - "Metamorpheus"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-14, 16:47:16
Sonata Arctica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-14, 17:18:16
 
   IQ - "The Seventh House". Brilliant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-04-14, 17:22:45
Iced Earth - Alive In Athens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-04-14, 18:46:17
Brian May - Back to the light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-14, 19:19:08
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-04-14, 18:46:17
Brian May - Back to the light
Great Album!

np -> Golden Earring - Naked III
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-15, 08:15:37
 Â Cornerstone - "Once Upon Our Yesterdays". Strong effort from ex-Rainbow and Royal Hunt members.   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-04-15, 09:02:30
I Am Kloot - Gods & Monsters  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-04-15, 09:59:48
CircleIICircle - In This Life (from The Middle of Nowhere) - can't seem to stop playing this one!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-15, 12:29:24
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-04-15, 12:39:10
Savatage - Handful Of Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-15, 12:44:38
Aina - Days of Rising Doom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-15, 15:17:58

Scapeland Wish - "Reason". Sophisticated, extraordinary prog-release.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-15, 17:22:45
Bryan Adams - Live! Live! Live!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-16, 10:25:51
Star One - Live on earth (1st cd- Songs of the Ocean). I like the participation of the audience at the end, I was present!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-16, 11:49:33
 New Machine - same title debut(2002). Good work.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-16, 11:51:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-16, 10:25:51
Star One - Live on earth (1st cd- Songs of the Ocean). I like the participation of the audience at the end, I was present!!!!!!!!
Me too, best gig I ever saw!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-04-16, 12:16:27
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-16, 11:51:42
Me too, best gig I ever saw!

You lucky guys..!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-04-16, 12:19:48
np>> Sylvan - Artificial Paradise (2002) Tr. 09/09: Artificial Paradise (20:16)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-16, 13:57:50
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2005-04-16, 12:19:48
np>> Sylvan - Artificial Paradise (2002) Tr. 09/09: Artificial Paradise (20:16)

  I like this album too. My favourite songs are "Deep Inside", "That's Why It Hurts", "Timeless Traces" and "Souvenirs". The title track is excessively long. >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-16, 15:51:35

  Pilgrym - "Pilgrimage". They were good debutants of 2004...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-16, 16:48:15
Beachboys - Sail on Sailor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-04-16, 17:48:55
Van Morrison's Sense of Wonder album, at this very moment, the title track is playing.

I've recently gotten some of my old VM albums out of storage, it's wonderful to hear them again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-16, 17:58:45
Arena - Live&Life, Solomon just finnished, Jericho is now blasting from the speakers 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-17, 08:32:14
 
Arena - The Visitor.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-17, 14:28:11

   Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-04-17, 15:50:19
Avril Lavigne

(Should I be ashamed?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-04-17, 16:20:35
Chris de Burgh - Man on the line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-17, 17:02:20
 Kaipa - "Keyholder". Stunning musicianship from swedish prog-rockers. Their next album is to be released through InsideOut lable on 30th May. Still features the same line-up as before.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-04-17, 17:23:31
Contagium

"Lying there... On the edge of despair..."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-18, 08:27:00
Kamelot - Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-18, 08:49:37

CircleIICircle - "Watching In Silence". Dare compare this one with some best Savatage efforts.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-18, 09:43:11
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-04-17, 15:50:19
Avril Lavigne

(Should I be ashamed?)

No - she's done two good albums  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-18, 09:44:21
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-04-17, 16:20:35
Chris de Burgh - Man on the line

Love his early stuff, esp Crusader, The Getaway & Eastern Wind. Went a bit too wet after The Lady in Red though  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-18, 09:47:01
Went through my entire Scorpions collection over the weekend, Tokyo Tapes, Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism, Blackout, Love at First Sting, Savage Amusement, Worldwide Live and Pure Instinct.

Not sure whether or not I need any more - any "classic" Scorps out there which I haven't got..??

Cheerz  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-18, 11:45:52
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-18, 09:43:11
No - she's done two good albums  ;D
At least she's not a britney bimbo... (She makes anti-music >:()
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-18, 15:00:12
CircleIICircle - 'In This Life' from 'The Middle Of Nowhere' (again & again...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-18, 15:11:13
Savatage - The Best & The Rest (Japanese import)

contains the classic misprinted track - 'All That I Breed'!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-18, 15:44:32

Transatlantic - SMPTe. It's a pity, dinosaur has gone away.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-04-18, 16:26:06
Robin Trower - "Twice Removed from Yesterday" Remastered
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-18, 16:46:51
Crimson Glory - Astronomica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-04-18, 17:25:51
Robin Trower - "Bridge of Sighs" remastered.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-18, 17:30:59
Sonata Arctica again. Seems I'm getting a little addicted to this band :D (Which means: I should get a lot more cd's from them!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-18, 18:19:33
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-14, 05:43:14
Suppose, you've just forgotten about my previous information.  :( "The Watchers" is another Royal Hunt's cd (featuring John West). A compilation of some remastered and live versions.



Sorry Voyager...MY "bad"... But let me get to know the first two CDs that I've bought, and then I'll probably be back for more.... 8)

edit: put the beer in the beer-brackets. Peter.

NP-> ATF - Signs Of Change
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-04-18, 18:44:03
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #05] Master Of Darkness [5:14]

whoa, what a rocker!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-18, 18:46:10
Indeed :) Put's StarWars in a whole new perspective ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-04-19, 08:44:55
Yes - The Gates of Delerium.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-19, 09:40:42
 Â Retroheads - "Retrospective". In my view, these guys plus girl are better than TFK at present. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-19, 12:41:37
Bryan Adams - 18 'till I die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-04-19, 13:25:49
Fall Of The Leafe - Volvere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-04-19, 16:04:26
"An Evening with Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-04-19, 16:10:33
The Used - The Used
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-19, 17:06:28
Metallica - Nothing else matters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-19, 17:31:25
The Mars Volta - Frances The Mute...

A mate from another forum sent me an MP3 of it to try out after I'd expressed an interest, having read all of the hype...

Well, it's certainly challenging, and progressive in the true sense of the word / description...

...but I'm afraid that I'm not going to become a convert.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-04-19, 18:40:49
Arena - Contagion (Can't get enough of this album!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-19, 19:24:54
Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-09, 13:16:55

  UK - Danger Money.

Cool Inspiration...

"Just gonna wash the latest crap management decision right outta my hair"  with "the only thing she needs"....works every time...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-19, 21:38:53
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

This album is addictive... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-04-20, 00:20:14
np>> Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part II; Flight Of The Migrator (2000) Tr. 4: To The Quasar (8:42)

(http://www.the-ricochet.net/files/horns.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-20, 07:04:30
 Â  The Machine - "Two Nights At The Keswick". Great live album from the most admired Pink Floyd-tribute band in the US. Maybe the next best thing to PF itself!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-04-20, 08:14:57
It Bites - Once Around The World  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-20, 11:37:41
 Â  Envision - "A Tribute To Yes". Just a little quotation from Awaken Magazin: "Envision stays close enough to the originals while still adding something fresh to keep it interesting"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-20, 15:48:34

Seconds Out  - "Live @ The Tralf"(2002). The best Genesis-tribute band I've ever heard.  8)Matt Riddle is the only keyboard player I dare compare with Tony Banks himsef. As for voice of frontman Robbie Cooper, it sounds more like Gabriel/Collins than Peter or Phil at their best times. Guitar work, the rhythm section are simply fantastic too... Their representation of Genesis' material is outstanding.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-20, 17:02:02
Marillion again 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-20, 17:09:49

  Rick Wakeman - Out There.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-04-20, 17:14:53
The Best Of The Boomtown Rats - now that I've put "der management" back on the right tracks...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-20, 19:00:16
Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-20, 19:49:11
George Thorogood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-04-20, 20:28:30
"Beware of Darkness" - Spock's Beard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-21, 08:32:48
Nerina Pallot - Fires.

Struggling with it at the moment, not as good as her debut  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-21, 12:32:47
Dream Theater - Falling into Infinity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-21, 12:37:47
 Cornerstone -"Human Stain". Good substitute for Rainbow.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-21, 15:21:18
 Axel Rudi Pell - "Kings And Queens"(featuring ex-Hardline vocalist Johnny Gioeli, one of the most impressive vocalists on the international rock scene). Strong work, as usual.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-04-21, 15:26:22
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #03] Lazarus [4:18]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-21, 15:57:19
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2005-04-21, 15:26:22
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #03] Lazarus [4:18]

Excellent choice..!!  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-04-21, 16:27:55
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-21, 15:57:19
Excellent choice..!!  ;D  ;D

Yes, I've been to PT concert last night, and still totally blown away. It was great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-21, 16:58:42
 
Fool's Garden - "25 Miles To Kissimmee". One of my favourite german acts. Funny mood. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-04-21, 18:20:26
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather - No substitutions (Live in Osaka)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-21, 18:49:28
Eric Clapton - Unplugged
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-04-21, 19:11:26
NP-> Royal Hunt - The Mission...cheers V'ger....! (Insert missing "have a beer" smiley...PETER...?!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-21, 19:48:20
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2005-04-21, 19:11:26
(Insert missing "have a beer" smiley...PETER...?!)
(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-04-21, 20:04:00
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-21, 19:48:20
(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)
(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)(http://forum.hadrian.net/images/bier.gif)....absolutely....!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-04-22, 08:51:47
Francis Dunnery newie again  ;D

(no beer though, only Ribena)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Fri, 2005-04-22, 10:00:02
Roger Waters - In The Flesh (live) - "Dogs" [16:25]   :o  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-04-22, 16:23:25
Britney Spears - "Oops, I did it again!"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-22, 16:47:53
Quote from: kmorse on Fri, 2005-04-22, 16:23:25
Britney Spears - "Oops, I did it again!"
:o

G 'n Roses - Appetite for Destruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-04-22, 19:53:01
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (remastered, natch...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-23, 06:02:40

Genesis - "And Then There Were Three". Great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-23, 09:26:39
 Â George Harrison - "All Things Must Pass". Great album from my favourite Beatle.  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-23, 09:42:50
Eric Clapton - Unplugged again, great music to wake up with :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-23, 11:39:30

  RPWL - "God Has Failed". The spirit of PF lives on.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-23, 15:13:21

  Satellite - 'Evening Games". Superb...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-23, 19:17:35
Arena - The Visitor(track 5: The Hanging Tree, excellent!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-24, 08:18:00

Beatles - Abbey Road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-04-24, 12:39:19
Pendragon - The Window of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-04-24, 14:12:54
Flesh Wounds by Skin, who used to be in Skunk Anansie.  Only bought this the other day, her voice is still amazing and I keep playing it on repeat.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-04-24, 16:41:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-04-24, 12:39:19
Pendragon - The Window of Life

    Great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Melo on Sun, 2005-04-24, 19:15:42
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 06:19:28

  Arena - "The Cry".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 07:17:06
 
Foreigner - "Mr. Moonlight" (their last studio album, but not least...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-04-25, 09:25:11
Magnum - Chase The Dragon  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 10:17:10
  John Norum - "Face The Truth"(featuring Glenn Hughes and Joey Tempest). It rocks!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-04-25, 11:14:31
Arena - PG 8)

You're only human... :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-04-25, 12:54:55
Insomnium - In The Halls Of Awaiting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 14:47:49
  Paul McCartney & Wings - "Band On The Run".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-04-25, 18:01:37
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 18:04:14

Talisman - "Genesis" (J.S.Soto & Co.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-04-25, 19:00:54
Quote from: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-04-25, 18:04:14
Genesis - "Talisman" (J.S.Bach & Co.)

Oh do behave, Gelert...!  ;D

Meanwhile, NP-> The Good Rats - Play Dum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Melo on Mon, 2005-04-25, 21:23:02
NP: Dream Vision by Magic Pie - brilliant band from Norway!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-26, 05:21:26
Quote from: Melo on Mon, 2005-04-25, 21:23:02
NP: Dream Vision by Magic Pie - brilliant band from Norway!!!

   I'm not impressed with this one... Prefer to listen to RETROHEADS(!) and Fruitcake, their countrymen.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-04-26, 08:52:01
Nightwish - Century Child  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-26, 09:21:22

  Nightwish - "Over The Hills And Far Away"(compilation-cd).  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-04-26, 11:56:06
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-26, 09:21:22
  Nightwish - "Over The Hills And Far Away"(compilation-cd).  ;)
The semi-live album, yeay!!

np -> Arena - Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-26, 13:38:32

   The Watch - "Vacuum"(a-la old Genesis).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-04-26, 16:13:58
Cemetary - Phantasma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-04-26, 16:32:56
IQ _ "Tales from the Lush Attic"

I don't know how Peter Nichols ever got the singing gig for this band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-04-26, 18:10:14
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-04-26, 13:38:32
   The Watch - "Vacuum"(a-la old Genesis).

A-ha...another shout of "snap"...

But I wasn't massively impressed with it...I bought it after a glowing review in Wondrous Stories (sorry, The Journal Of The Classic Rock Society...kind-of trips off the tongue better than Wondrous Stories  ::) ), and I can't disagree with the review - it just wasn't what I was expecting. A tadge too challenging IMHO, for me to call it "old Genesis".

Anyway NP-> Pink Floyd - Ummagamma (rem, natch)....."Careful with that acronym, Eugene"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-27, 05:08:47
 Carptree - "Superhero". Great stuff (with some hints of Genesis, Marillion and Fish).  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-27, 07:11:29
Rammstein - Reise, Reise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-04-27, 11:41:39
 Chandelier - "Time Code"(German prog in vein of Marillion/Pallas).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-27, 11:46:30
Pearl Jam - Ten - Black

Soooooo beautiful :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Melo on Wed, 2005-04-27, 16:57:15
Pendragon : Not of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-27, 17:03:04
Green Day - Warning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Wed, 2005-04-27, 17:30:08
King Crimson - Starless and Bible Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-04-27, 18:18:34
Aerosmith - Honkin' on Bobo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-27, 18:42:19
Camel - Rajaz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-04-27, 19:21:06
City Boy - Heads Are Rolling....pooh-on-a-stick - I'd forgotten how good their weakest (IMHO) album is...stand-by for more City Boy NP-> posts very soon...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-27, 19:50:15
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (Revisited)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-28, 08:52:24
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-27, 18:42:19
Camel - Rajaz

Quite brilliant album, by far the best of the latter years output (although they haven't really done a bad album IMHO)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-28, 08:53:41
 Â Gotthard - "Human Zoo".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-28, 09:21:23
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-04-27, 18:42:19
Camel - Rajaz

   Differ from Moonloop, I wasn't so impressed by this one.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-28, 11:54:58
Herman Brood - Never be Clever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-04-28, 12:39:12
Spineshank - Self Destructive Pattern
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-04-28, 13:57:53

Paul McCartney - "Flowers In The Dirt".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-04-28, 17:21:59
Transatlantic - "SMPTe"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-04-28, 17:57:35
Ayreon - ITEC 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-04-28, 18:04:59
IQ - "The Wake"

Peter Nicholls couldn't sing on this one, either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 09:01:36
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2005-04-28, 18:04:59
IQ - "The Wake"

Peter Nicholls couldn't sing on this one, either.

  Agree with you.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 10:59:02

  Arena - "Songs From The Lion's Cage".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-29, 11:33:03
About Camel - Rajaz

Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-04-28, 08:52:24
Quite brilliant album, by far the best of the latter years output (although they haven't really done a bad album IMHO)

;D

I like the guitar playing on this album, but it is often too 'softy' for me, I prefer heavier stuff. But sometimes I'm in the mood for this one.

Now playing (and IMHO far better): Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-29, 11:35:47
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 10:59:02
  Arena - "Songs From The Lion's Cage".

I have ordered this one. Have read so many positive reactions on this one, very curious!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 12:13:09
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-29, 11:35:47
I have ordered this one. Have read so many positive reactions on this one, very curious!

   Suppose, you won't be disappoited by this choice.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-29, 12:34:46
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 12:13:09
   Suppose, you won't be disappoited by this choice.  :D

I guess so  ;). I'll let you know here!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-04-29, 15:02:14
 Lightspeed - "Waves". Good job.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-29, 17:47:20
Avril - How does it feel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-04-29, 18:54:20
Queen - A kind of magic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-04-29, 19:30:35
Opera Fanatica

"OOOHAAAAAHEEEEEEH!!!"
:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-04-29, 21:30:53
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2005-04-28, 18:04:59
IQ - "The Wake"

Peter Nicholls couldn't sing on this one, either.

At the risk of starting a war, that's like saying that Jimi Hendrix's guitar is always out-of-tune...

Discuss.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-04-29, 23:34:08
I think Nicholls' voice got better after he returned for the "Ever" CD. On the first two albums he not only cannot carry a tune, he moans and whines and generally sounds like someone has him by the short hairs. His voice is down in the mix -- at least on the CD versions I have (Giant Electric Pea label).

In addition, the first two IQ CDs show a band that doesn't have its compositional house in order yet. The songs jerk around from section to section and lack transition. "The Wake" is an improvement over "Lush Attic" and some of the vocals even tend toward tolerable.

I like IQ's later stuff, but so far, I consider "The Wake" and "Lush Attic" as curios and not much more.

I also think that the comparison of his voice with Peter Gabriel's is a stretch, but everyone perceives that stuff differently.

I am curious as to why he left the group for a while. I don't know much about the group's history.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-04-30, 01:22:55
I've never heard really old IQ, apart from whatever there is of it on the "Lost attic"? CD. Their singer needs some getting used to, even today. Great one, by the way, Gelert, about Hendrix's guitar in tune... Very good. I agree that would be the same discussion! ;D

However, I like him enough to find him charming, in a way. Like a simpler Geddy Lee, almost. Ever and Subterranea are very good stuff. I think the two last are right behind.

But right now, I'm listening to the latest album from Magnum, Brand new morning. -A wonderful album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-04-30, 10:06:18
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Sat, 2005-04-30, 11:17:14
.....Tangerine Dream - Livemiles II [27:08]......
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-04-30, 15:00:47
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-04-30, 01:22:55 ... Ever and Subterranea are very good stuff. I think the two last are right behind.

  My personal top-list of their last albums: 1. Subterranea, 2. The Seventh House, 3. Dark Matter. 4. Ever... And I can't rate Paul's singing very high. Though it's just a matter of taste.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-30, 15:04:23
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises (Dutch symfo, cool!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Sat, 2005-04-30, 15:11:09
I would regard Peter Nicholls' (IQ) on the later albums as somewhere between "tolerable" and an "acquired taste." On some tunes, its quality is perfect for the song and other times wholly inappropriate.

I would add is this issue is one of the things that sets Arena apart from many prog bands: the vocals almost always seem appropriate in tone, not to mention in tune.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-05-01, 11:39:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2005-04-30, 15:04:23
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises (Dutch symfo, cool!)

 Their debut album was highly acclaimed. Beyond reasonable measure, in my view.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-05-01, 13:23:09

Pendragon - "Not Of This World".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-01, 14:48:53
Pendragon - 9:15 Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-05-01, 15:34:45
Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair (the remastered version with all the wierd extra tracks on)

Be interesting to hear what their proposed new material will sound like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-05-01, 20:32:32
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-05-01, 15:34:45
Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair (the remastered version with all the wierd extra tracks on)

Be interesting to hear what their proposed new material will sound like.

Dear, what a great album. I especially like how "I believe", "Broken" and "Head Over Heels" with the live "Broken" flow into each other...

Oh, and they want to come out with a new album? Cool. They've always been special to me.... must add them to my list...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-05-02, 08:56:50

Magenta - "Seven". Great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-05-03, 09:30:23
Mostly Autumn - Storms over Still Waters  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-03, 12:38:09
Spock's Beard - Snow 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-05-03, 15:00:27
 Spock's Beard - "The Kindness Of Strangers".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-05-03, 15:01:41
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #04] Songs Of The Ocean [5:23]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-03, 18:14:18
Barlow Girls @FlevoFestival
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-05-04, 08:50:28
EST - A Strange Place For Snow.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-05-04, 15:16:27
Insomnium - In tThe Halls Of Awaiting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-05-04, 16:15:30
Marillion - Recital Of The Script
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-05-04, 19:43:04
Athlete - Tourist....infinitely better than the first time I heard it...recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-05-05, 10:41:11
Contagious 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-05-05, 17:19:29
Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never Came
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-05-05, 18:51:15
Arena - Contagion (again!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-05-05, 20:31:00
Just done "Once Around The World" - IB...now doing "Salted Poltergeist"... - A
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-05-05, 20:57:13
IQ - "The Seventh House" a fine album and Peter Nicholls' voice is somewhere between quirky and tolerable!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-06, 12:30:12
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2005-05-05, 20:57:13
IQ - "The Seventh House" a fine album and Peter Nicholls' voice is somewhere between quirky and tolerable!

  Much better, to compare with his singing in the 80-s... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-05-06, 12:32:26
Threshold - Clone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Fri, 2005-05-06, 13:20:40
Storms over Still Water - Mostly Autumn  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-06, 14:16:53
Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-06, 14:35:36

  Genesis - "And Then There Were Three".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-06, 15:44:21
 Â  Root - "Illumination". Once again.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-05-06, 16:32:30
Friday's Dream (Live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-06, 17:40:11
Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-05-06, 22:01:04
np>> Sonata Arctica - [Winterheart's Guild #01] Abandoned, Pleased, Brainwashed, Exploited [5:37]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-05-06, 22:08:39
np>> Nightwish - [Once #01] Dark Chest Of Wonders [4:28]

Sonata din't get to me now...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-05-07, 11:42:30
Asia - Aura (tr. 2 Wherever you are)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-05-07, 12:02:38
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-05-06, 22:08:39
np>> Nightwish - [Once #01] Dark Chest Of Wonders [4:28]

Sonata din't get to me now...
Try the Ecliptica album, that's my favourite by far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-05-07, 16:00:16

Asia - "Astra". 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-05-07, 16:20:08
What does (almost) everybody here fnd so good about Asia? I heard an album of then once and thought the music was imho quite boring. It al sounded too much the same or perhaps I didn't hear their best album?

NP: Marillion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-08, 14:13:58
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-05-07, 16:20:08
What does (almost) everybody here fnd so good about Asia? I heard an album of then once and thought the music was imho quite boring. It al sounded too much the same or perhaps I didn't hear their best album?

I have all their studio albums. The first three albums (Asia, Alpha, Astra) with John Wetton on vocals are great IMO. The first album with John Payne on vocals (Aqua) is not so good, but 'Aria' rules! And I like 'Aura' and the last album 'Silent nation' too. This last album is 'back to the eigthies', heavier, but also proggy influences. The title track 'Silent nation' is my favourite. It was my second favourite band after Toto, but I have to admit that Arena has come between them  ;).

To stay on topic: np: The Visitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-05-09, 09:13:21
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-08, 14:13:58
I have all their studio albums. The first three albums (Asia, Alpha, Astra) with John Wetton on vocals are great IMO. The first album with John Payne on vocals (Aqua) is not so good, but 'Aria' rules! And I like 'Aura' and the last album 'Silent nation' too. This last album is 'back to the eigthies', heavier, but also proggy influences. The title track 'Silent nation' is my favourite. It was my second favourite band after Toto, but I have to admit that Arena has come between them  ;).

To stay on topic: np: The Visitor

Yeah, I also have all the Asia albums (no live ones though). Don't think they've really done a bad one (except possibly side 2 of "Astra"). The first one and Aria would be favourites.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-05-09, 09:14:52
Spent the weekend playing the new Cure remasters (and have managed to live through them  ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-05-09, 17:09:13
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-05-09, 19:31:57
I had those three first Asia albums. For some reason, I got so sick of them, I can't put them on even today without getting slightly nauseaus. However, the Payne era Asia is one of my top 5 favourite bands (Along with Magnum, Malmsteen, Shadow Gallery and Marillion) -Arena of course at 6th place. *COUGH*. I think "Aria" is the best one, followed by "Aura". But none sucks.

As for the topic at hand:
(http://www.psychoticwaltz.com/PW/images/cds/grace.JPG)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Oliver Twist on Mon, 2005-05-09, 22:35:03
Radio Paradise  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-05-10, 08:46:03
Tr3nity - Precious Seconds (terrible band name, really good prog album though - apart from the vocals - and most of the lyrics  :-[ )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-10, 17:24:37
Green Day - Warning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-05-10, 18:46:54
Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-05-11, 08:41:06
Keane - Hopes & Fears  ;D

(thought it was a bit bland at first, but it's growing on me.....)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-05-11, 12:28:51
Sonata Arctica - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-05-11, 13:53:15
Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-05-11, 18:50:49
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-05-11, 20:15:57
Starbreaker - Starbreaker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-05-12, 08:24:35
Gates of Delerium (don't need to state the artist, do I  8) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-05-12, 15:45:31
Threshold - Subsurface
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-05-12, 16:09:54
Jadis - "More than Meets the Eye"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-05-12, 16:51:03
After Forever - Prison of Desire

(The only band where I can tolerate the grunts)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-05-12, 18:11:18
I don't like grunting too. For example in Ayreon. Don't skip it, but I'm glad when it's over.

np: Alan Parsons Project - Anthology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-05-12, 18:11:32
The Motors - Virgin's The Motor's Greatest Hits....contains their "best of" from the LP Tenement Steps, where The Motor's IMHO wrote / recorded their best stuff...

Air-Axe primed and ready..."Today"...

Let's Go...

Eh...?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-05-12, 18:56:25
In celebration  of my new "Impersonator" status...

NP-> Mott - Shouting & Pointing....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-05-13, 08:46:45
Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-13, 09:18:40

ELO - "Out Of The Blue". Classics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-13, 09:52:11
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-13, 09:18:40
ELO - "Out Of The Blue". Classics.

Oh yes, one of my all-time favourite albums. Certainly in my top-10!!

np: Within Temptation - Silent Force
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-05-13, 10:33:39
Withering - Gospel Of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-05-13, 10:57:52
Beyond The Sixth Seal - A Homicide Divine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Fri, 2005-05-13, 11:19:59
"Silent Force" - Within Temptation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-05-13, 12:03:08
Quote from: sotonrobin on Fri, 2005-05-13, 11:19:59
"Silent Force" - Within Temptation

Keep meaning to buy something by these - what's their best one..??

Cheers  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-05-13, 16:16:49
Sentenced - The Cold White Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-13, 16:47:40
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-05-13, 12:03:08
Keep meaning to buy something by these - what's their best one..??

That's always a matter of taste, but IMO 'Mother earth' is better, heavier and more versatile. The last one 'Silent Force' is more 'commercial', if you know what I mean. Beautiful songs, but much of the same.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-05-13, 17:48:20
Jadis - "Fanatic"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-05-14, 16:44:42
 North Star - "Extremes". Superb album(Genesis-inspired).    ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-05-14, 18:57:11
Pendragon - Acoustically Challenged

Great cd, though I prefer 'plugged' and with drums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-15, 14:33:22
John Wetton (live) - Chasing the Dragon

Just ordered the Icon album (John Wetton & Geoffrey Downes). The samples sounded great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-15, 15:46:07
John Wetton - Rock of Faith

Just read that Clive Nolan was a co-producer of this album. How small can the (music)world be.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-05-15, 16:00:51
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-15, 15:46:07
John Wetton - Rock of Faith

Nice album ,although I sometimes miss the points where the songs sort of 'culminate' or so, they just flow by...

np>> Porcupine Tree - [In Absentia #01] Blackest Eyes [4:23]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-05-15, 20:52:02
NP-> The Birds in the trees - Nature

Such an antithesis...MH @ Spa, DTM....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-05-16, 07:56:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-15, 15:46:07
John Wetton - Rock of Faith

   Good effort. You can try to listen to "Battle Lines" and "Arkangel" too. Recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-05-16, 08:47:51
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-13, 16:47:40
That's always a matter of taste, but IMO 'Mother earth' is better, heavier and more versatile. The last one 'Silent Force' is more 'commercial', if you know what I mean. Beautiful songs, but much of the same.

ok....cheers, thanks for that  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: JJ II on Mon, 2005-05-16, 11:04:38
Now playing:
Kayak - Nostradamus / The Fate of Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Mon, 2005-05-16, 14:44:44
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-05-13, 12:03:08
Keep meaning to buy something by these - what's their best one..??

Cheers  ;D

I can't make up my mind between "Mother Earth" or "Silent Force" so i suugest you listen/buy both.

S
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-05-16, 19:08:50
Quote from: JJ II on Mon, 2005-05-16, 11:04:38
Now playing:
Kayak - Nostradamus / The Fate of Man
That is the new Album of them, isn't it  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-05-16, 20:10:06
Quote 'The Voyager': John Wetton - Rock of Faith

Good effort. You can try to listen to "Battle Lines" and "Arkangel" too. Recommended.

Thanks, I do already have both albums  :D. 'Battle Lines' is IMO better than 'Arkangel'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-05-16, 21:13:37
Now playing:

Anyone's Daughter - Wrong from 2004
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-05-17, 08:16:10
Quote from: sotonrobin on Mon, 2005-05-16, 14:44:44
I can't make up my mind between "Mother Earth" or "Silent Force" so i suugest you listen/buy both.

S

(sighs) ok then, both it is  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-05-17, 08:17:49
Oh, and managed to finally watch the entire "IQ20" DVD last night - great footage and some pretty cool xtras including the hilarious "Lens" reformation...!!!

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-17, 17:17:15
Ayreon - Dawn of a Million Souls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-05-17, 18:32:02
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-17, 17:17:15
Ayreon - Dawn of a Million Souls
Great choice. Must be my favorite song of Ayreon.

np: Arena - The Cry

I had ordered 'SFTLC' 22 april, just got a mail that it isn't easy to order. Not totally cancelled, but a delay. I hate that  >:(.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-05-17, 21:35:24
Ah, SftLC 22nd April release is a rare breed indeed...

Had you gone for the 23rd April edition...that's readily available...  ;D

Meanwhile NP-> The Sign - The Second Coming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-17, 22:50:29
Liquido - Narcotic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-05-18, 08:50:43
The Cure - Pornography (2CD remaster)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-05-18, 09:11:43
np>> Ambeon - [Fate of a Dreamer #09] Sweet Little Brother [8:03]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-05-18, 12:35:50
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2005-05-18, 09:11:43
np>> Ambeon - [Fate of a Dreamer #09] Sweet Little Brother [8:03]
I love that one, really good song!

np -> Star One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-05-18, 12:47:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-05-18, 12:35:50
I love that one, really good song!

np -> Star One

I like Ambeon and Star One  :)

np - > Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-05-18, 20:25:13
Beltane Fire - Different Breed [on CD, natch]....feel free to PM me for details.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Oliver Twist on Wed, 2005-05-18, 23:17:24
Radio Paradise again!

This is on most of the time at home. Been working on my network. My PowerBook is now wireless and so I have bb in the kitchen (or wherever the PB is), my bedroom (G3 and film scanner etc.) and living room (both ends - with an iMac and another PB!)

Some wonderful stuff today - they're having a bit of a reggae frenzy at the moment so it's a bit pants. Have to console myself with tryng to set 'Valley Of The Kings' as my ringtone. I discovered today my phone (Sony k700i) has about 40MB memory - I've been experimenting with Bluetoothing music files to it. So far I have 'Market Square Heroes', 'VOTK', and 'Solomon'.

Also some new pix at http://homepage.mac.com/ianmoff

Technical part. I have iTunes set to maximum quality - if I reduce the quality will it reduce file size? Need to figure out how to convert iTunes stuff to mp3 and then I can use my new ringtones!!!

Later

Ian

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-05-19, 12:13:15
Withering - Gospel Of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-05-20, 02:03:02
I've been listening to some video game music that I downloaded from the internet as MIDI files!  Sonic The Hedgehog music in particular has some interesting stuff going on in it...!  8)

Believe it or not.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-05-20, 07:31:13

North Star - "Extremes". Once again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-05-20, 12:49:54
Weezer - Buddy Holly

"OOOWIEHOOOO"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-05-20, 14:59:46
Candlemass - Candlemass

The doom masters have returned!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-20, 19:20:57
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-05-20, 21:13:07
Martigan - Man Of The Moment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-05-21, 03:39:07
Lots of stuff from my jukebox. Helloween - Nothing to say, Saga - Humble stance, Artension - Phoenix rising...
(All mp3's are rip'd from my own cd collection.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-05-22, 20:42:25
Missa Mercuria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-05-23, 17:50:49
Primordial - The Gathering Widerness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-05-23, 18:00:02
"Love is meant to last forever" from John Norum's debut album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-05-23, 20:04:09
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-05-21, 03:39:07
...Saga - Humble stance...
The "In Transit" version is the better, IMHO...and NP-> due to your inspiration....! Cheers.


Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-05-21, 03:39:07
(All mp3's are rip'd from my own cd collection.)

Top Bloke.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-05-23, 22:15:09
Casual Silence - Once In A Blue Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-05-24, 12:03:00
Sonata Arctica 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-05-24, 18:22:19
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

I've got a mail that the cd 'Songs from the lion's cage' is sent today, so tomorrow I'll be hearing it 8), finally.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-05-25, 19:13:20
np: guess what: SFTLC tr. 6: Crying for help III

It's the first time I play this album and my first impression: GREAT!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-05-25, 20:08:00
Teunis....I'm JEALOUS....!

I can only just remember the first time that I heard SftLC...and how gobsmacked I was....!

Enjoy.

Meanwhile, NP-> Man - Back into The Future....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-05-25, 20:25:46
Quote from: gelert on Wed, 2005-05-25, 20:08:00
I can only just remember the first time that I heard SftLC...and how gobsmacked I was....!
Enjoy.

I am  8), thnx. After two times, 'Jericho' and 'Solomon' are favourites, but I will play this one very often and it may change, that happens a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-05-25, 21:20:08
At least you have the luxury of knowing "what came next...?"....LOL

EDIT= typo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-05-26, 03:01:51
Tony Mills - Freeway to the afterlife

Soul album, of all things, but really good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-05-26, 10:56:09
Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-05-26, 16:27:49

  Don Henley - "Inside Job". I like this job (except for tr.1).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-05-26, 19:13:48
Jefferson Starship - a "Best Of" CD...including "Jane" & "Save Your Love"...

...I feel a bit of "Night Ranger" coming on...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-27, 11:51:28
SftLC - Solomon

Now I understand why you mention this song as an absolute favorite one!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-05-27, 15:00:25
The Visitor

Yep, Arena day today  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-05-27, 19:13:02
Bob Dylan - I want you

From the dutch beer Grolsch commercial. Believe me, it's waaaay better than Heineken!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-05-28, 16:55:45
John Waite - Figure in a landscape

Nice sunday record on a saturday :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-05-28, 22:09:31
NP Novact - Tales From The Soul  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-05-29, 13:52:39
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-05-27, 19:13:02
From the dutch beer Grolsch commercial. Believe me, it's waaaay better than Heineken!

I don't agree with you this time! Grolsch gives me a headache, Heineken rulezzzz  ;).

np: Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-05-31, 23:48:43
So.....

The campaign for Carling starts here....?

Meanwhile, NP-> "The Trench" (DVD)....whilst I'm redesigning the PC Work-Area...

I'm stepping out for a while...I may be some time....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-01, 11:50:27
Threshold - Ground Control
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-06-01, 13:17:30
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-01, 11:50:27
Threshold - Ground Control

Heh, I left my desktop at about 11:40 and paused my player in the middle of "Opium", so we were approximately listening to the same stuff :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-01, 18:14:50
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2005-06-01, 13:17:30
Heh, I left my desktop at about 11:40 and paused my player in the middle of "Opium", so we were approximately listening to the same stuff :P
Ghehe, cool :)

np -> Within Temptations best album (imho) - The Silent Force
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-01, 19:07:07
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-01, 19:44:07
Van Dik Hout - Meer dan een ander
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-06-01, 20:00:49
NP Ricocher - Chains  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-06-01, 20:56:09
NP Ricochet - Among The Elements
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-01, 22:55:12
Amanda Marshal - If I didn't have you

(Yeah yeah, it isn't prog... Sue me :P )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-06-01, 22:56:07
Britney Spears - Oops I Did it Again!

That ain't prog either!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-06-01, 22:57:04
Quote from: kmorse on Wed, 2005-06-01, 22:56:07
Britney Spears - Oops I Did it Again!

That ain't prog either!

Dear, what happened?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-06-01, 23:02:56
just bored and work and feeling silly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-06-02, 12:39:48
Quote from: kmorse on Wed, 2005-06-01, 23:02:56
just bored and work and feeling silly.
That's still no excuse to play Britney :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-06-02, 18:13:44
Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-06-03, 18:01:22
NP Shadow Gallery - Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-06-03, 18:09:42
Billy Idol - Best of - Mony Mony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-06-04, 08:56:26

  Jadis - "Medium Rare". I'm quite impressed with it.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-04, 19:14:27
Ayreon - Ayreonauts only (tr. 2: Out of the white hole)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-06-05, 08:45:44

Jadis - "Across The Water". Superb.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-06-05, 22:06:58
Dream Theater - Metropolis part 2: Scenes from a memory.

Best album made ever imo :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-06-06, 12:01:26

KIno - "Picture". I'm much disappointed.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: POM on Mon, 2005-06-06, 14:49:50
.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-06-06, 18:38:43
NP Dream Theater - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-06-06, 18:58:53
Wetton & Downes - Icon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-07, 07:16:51
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2005-06-06, 18:58:53
Wetton & Downes - Icon

   Is it good?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-07, 12:49:43
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-07, 07:16:51
   Is it good?

I've been playing it quite a lot for the last week - very impressed with it, much better than some of Wetton's solo albums, not quite up to the early Asia, but as near as you'll get  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-06-07, 18:23:25
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-07, 12:49:43
I've been playing it quite a lot for the last week - very impressed with it, much better than some of Wetton's solo albums, not quite up to the early Asia, but as near as you'll get  :)

I can only second that. Beautiful melodies, in the style of the ballads on the second Asia album 'Alpha'.

np: Wetton & Downes - Icon  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-06-07, 21:31:52
Thank Fudge for that then...on the strength of a pair of reviews...CR Mag, and CRS...I "punted" for 'Icon'...looks like I won't be disappointed...er, when it eventually arrives...alongside the DVD / CD/ more DVSs / more CDs version of Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds...ffuxache...!


Meanwhile...call me old-fashioned...

Genesis - Foxtrot...

I'd forgotten how good the basslines are on this minor rareity...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-06-08, 09:11:06
The Tears - Here Come The Tears  ;D

(Yeah Gelert, I'd seen that "War of the Worlds" mega box-set thingy. Looks impressive but at £50 odd I 'll probably wait til it undoubtably appears in the sales..!!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-06-08, 17:09:46
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-07, 12:49:43
I've been playing it quite a lot for the last week - very impressed with it, much better than some of Wetton's solo albums, not quite up to the early Asia, but as near as you'll get  :)
[/
quote]
                   
   Thanks for informing me, Moonloop.  ;) Now I'll try to find it too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-08, 19:25:38
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Strange Hobby
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-09, 09:19:04
Manning - Matter of Life & Death ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-06-09, 15:24:57

  Hamadryad - "Safe In Conformity".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-06-10, 08:28:20
Tangent - Pyramids & Stars (new live CD)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-06-10, 15:27:34
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-06-10, 08:28:20
Tangent - Pyramids & Stars (new live CD)  ;D


   Differ from many prog-fans I don't like this "Super"-band. Prefer to listen to TFK or Po90D.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-06-10, 21:33:35
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-09, 09:19:04
Manning - Matter of Life & Death ;D

Sorry, but I didn't like this one. There are much better CDs from him.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-06-10, 23:16:12
5 minutes ago I was playing Octavaium from Dream Theater (Cool 8))

np-> Superchic[k] - Last One Picked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-11, 09:53:36
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-06-11, 12:25:17

Mirage - Tales From The Green Sofa. Camel(ish) style.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-11, 13:29:09
Star One - Space Metal (tr. 2: Set your controls)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-11, 20:49:06
Asia - Asia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-06-12, 13:00:06
Asia - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-06-12, 17:26:50
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-06-12, 13:00:06
Asia - Arena

   Suppose, you have your personal ASIA's day. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-06-13, 09:12:29
John Wesley - Shiver

Great new solo album from Porcupine Tree's additional live guitarist. The album's also mixed by Steven Wilson.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-06-13, 18:25:48
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-06-12, 17:26:50
   Suppose, you have your personal ASIA's day. ;)
It were two seperate days, but I had an 'Asia' mood, that's right.

Now I've found Arena again: np: Songs from the Lions Cage  :D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-14, 08:46:36
Coldplay - X&Y
Kino - Picture

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-14, 15:07:16
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-14, 08:46:36

Kino - Picture

;D

   More AOR than PROG, in my view.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-14, 15:22:03
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-14, 15:07:16
   More AOR than PROG, in my view.  >:(

True, but it doesn't stop it being a great album IMHO  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-06-14, 17:18:40
Octavarium from Dream Theater, I like this album more and more :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-14, 17:24:25

Arena - "Pepper's Ghost". I like it (except for tr.1).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-06-15, 08:30:20
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-06-14, 17:18:40
Octavarium from Dream Theater, I like this album more and more :)

Just got that over the weekend. Played the first couple of tracks but got disturbed and haven't got back to it yet, what I've heard so far is pretty good though  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-15, 13:39:24
ELO - "Confusion"
from the album 'Discovery' 1979

Nice.
Good Yamaha CS80 sound, too.

I programmed a sound into my K1r based on that sound! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-06-15, 15:00:25
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-15, 13:39:24
ELO - "Confusion"

   Oldie but goldie.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-15, 15:09:01
Arena - Pride

The postman just delivered it. I like it so far (np: track 3: Empire of a Thousand Days), but I would be surprised if that wasn't the case  :D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-06-15, 15:31:15
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-15, 13:39:24
ELO - "Confusion"

Nice.
Good Yamaha CS80 sound, too.


From the "Discovery" album, one of the first albums I bought, along with Blondie's "Eat to the Beat"  ;D

Happy Days  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-06-15, 17:50:21
I'm giving PG a spin :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-06-15, 17:54:16
 Blondie's "Eat to the Beat"  ;D

Happy Days  :D
Quote

  Debbie "Blond", where are you now?  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-16, 08:33:44
Nightwish - Once (special UK 2CD Edition in a rather nifty digibox thingy  ;D )

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-06-16, 12:46:00
Dream Theater - Dying Soul (I'm playing the three Portnoy songs 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-06-17, 08:25:48
Pineapple Thief - 10 Stories Down  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-06-17, 11:28:11
Candlemass - Candlemass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-06-20, 11:17:00
Bruce Dickinson - Tyranny Of Souls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-06-20, 17:44:48

  Pendragon - "The World".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-21, 08:31:39
The Cure  - Faith (remaster)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-06-21, 10:54:12
Graveworm - Engraved In Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-06-21, 18:01:12
Toto - Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-06-21, 18:03:35
np>> Marillion - [Clutching At Straws (Bonus Disk) #02] Tux On [5:13]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-06-22, 08:32:39
Dido - Live at Brixton Academy (DVD)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-22, 15:52:46
Madness - "Johnny The Horse" from the 'Divine Madness' album.
I love their videos, too! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-06-22, 16:10:13
np>> Marillion - [B'Sides Themselves #03] Market Square Heroes [3:56]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-06-22, 18:26:16
np>> Marillion - [Real To Reel (Remaster) #06] Garden Party [6:31]

gives me goose bumps time and time again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-22, 19:28:31
Arena - 'Pride'

I have the album one week. It still gets better after each spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-23, 08:58:33
John Wesley - Shiver
Nightwish - Century Child

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-06-23, 15:45:29
Virgin Radio playing...

GUNS N ROSES - "Sweet Child O Mine"
from the album 'Appetite For Destruction' 1987 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-06-23, 19:10:53
Ayreon - The Human Equation (Day two: Isolation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-06-24, 08:25:42
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Steely Dan - Aja

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-06-24, 14:09:28
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "Unsuccessfully Coping With The Unnatural Beauty Of Infidelity"
from the album 'Slow, Deep and Hard' 1991
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-06-25, 00:54:58
Shy - Brave the storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-25, 12:13:46
Bryan Ferry+Roxy Music - More than this (The best of)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-25, 13:19:30
The very best of The Eagles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2005-06-25, 20:58:42
Wetton-Downes - Icon.
I'm on track 5, never having listened to the CD before, and I'm already in seventh heaven...!

This is 'kin phenomenal.

It's giving me the same feeling that I had, when I first heard Asia's debut LP.
Believe the adverts and the hype.
It really is Asia.

Where have the last 20 to 25 years gone...?

Right at this minute, I really don't care.
It's been worth the wait.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-06-25, 21:17:15
It is a great album for sure! And after a few listenings it even gets better!

np: IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-06-26, 00:05:16
MusicMatch jukebox. Right now: "Sea of roses" by Dare
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-06-26, 00:33:54
ENIGMA - "The Rivers Of Belief"
from the album 'MCMXCaD' 1991
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-06-26, 05:34:35
Finally mustered to put on Dream Theater - Octavarium, after having it in the house for more than two weeks. Just got through song number 2, and the reaction is: My GOD, this album sucks! And I was a devoted fan, once...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-06-26, 14:39:03
IQ - Dark Matter

Borrowed from a friend. Yesterday I heard it for the first time, it was love at first hearing. He said 'if you like it, you can have it'. I'll let him know that he won't see the album again! The style of music can be compared with Arena IMO. Versatile music with great synthesizer solos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 03:07:49
Teunis,

Is that your first exposure to IQ? If so, grab "Subterranea" and "The Seventh House." If you like Arena, I think you'll like those two as much if not more than "Dark Matter."  "Ever" is pretty good, too. Stay away from the first one "Tales from the Lush Attic" unless you can get it really cheap. The second one is somewhat better but not all that good. Frankly, I'm surprised they had a contract after those first two albums. Thank goodness they stuck with it and turned into a really good band. There are a couple of others with a different singer. I'm not familiar with them, but I'm told they experimented with a more "pop" sound for a couple of albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-06-27, 11:01:27
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #03] Lazarus [4:18]

*sigh* :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-06-27, 11:56:31
Quote from: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 03:07:49
Teunis,

Is that your first exposure to IQ? If so, grab "Subterranea" and "The Seventh House." If you like Arena, I think you'll like those two as much if not more than "Dark Matter."  "Ever" is pretty good, too. Stay away from the first one "Tales from the Lush Attic" unless you can get it really cheap. The second one is somewhat better but not all that good. Frankly, I'm surprised they had a contract after those first two albums. Thank goodness they stuck with it and turned into a really good band. There are a couple of others with a different singer. I'm not familiar with them, but I'm told they experimented with a more "pop" sound for a couple of albums.

IQ are a great band. Agree that the earlier albums aren't as good but they were good albums if you were around at the time  ;) . Obviously, bands improve as do recording techniques and the current/later albums are indeed stunning. The two 'middle' albums "Are You Sitting Comfortably" and "Nomzamo" are both very listenable, but as you say, erring slightly (only slightly mind  :) ) on the poppier side. Buy and enjoy  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-06-27, 14:24:47
Thanx for your comments about IQ, kmorse and Moonloop. I will certainly check out the two albums before 'Dark Matter'.

np: Arrow Rock Radio (I'm at work ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 15:17:26
Also, InsideOut has reissued most -- if not all -- of IQ's albums in remastered form over the last couple of years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-06-27, 16:54:44
Howard Goodall - "Red Dwarf" :P

The theme tune!  -Oh yeah! Oh Yeah! ;D

~~Does a little jig~~ 8)

;)      ;)      ;)      ;)      ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-06-27, 18:53:32
James LaBrie - Elements of Persuasion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-06-27, 18:55:01
Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-06-27, 19:38:18
Quote from: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 03:07:49
Is that your first exposure to IQ? If so, grab "Subterranea" and "The Seventh House." If you like Arena, I think you'll like those two as much if not more than "Dark Matter."  "Ever" is pretty good, too. Stay away from the first one "Tales from the Lush Attic" unless you can get it really cheap. The second one is somewhat better but not all that good. Frankly, I'm surprised they had a contract after those first two albums. Thank goodness they stuck with it and turned into a really good band. There are a couple of others with a different singer. I'm not familiar with them, but I'm told they experimented with a more "pop" sound for a couple of albums.

S'trewth and Lorks a' Mussy...

As much as I rave about "Sound Quality", Tales From The Lush Attic, and The Wake are CLASSICS.

IQ were about to Re-Record "Tales..." when Cookie decided to leave the band, and start-up his own "Palmistry-n'-Whelk" business, North of the border. Plans for this have been affected...and rumour has it that the signs were there for all to see...Widge's lower mendial in the 19th house, just to the left of the Cusp Of Bimboss is apparently the reason...er, it sez 'ere.

But that, notwithstanding, go get Tales and Wake...IMMEDIATELY...and tell Widge that I sent you.

Failure to do otherwise may result in a compulsory trip dans le cosmic spin-dryer (see Xantuary's avatar)...and might also evoke The Walnut Whip...!

Back off-topic...NP-> My Neighbour's Lawnmower, soon to be drowned out by Icon...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 20:09:04
Gelert,

I just can't get past Nichols' vocals on those first two IQ albums. He did learn to sing -- sort of -- for the latter ones. I like a few tunes on "Wake." I'll have to give "Tales" another listen some day.

I am grateful to IQ for carrying the prog torch during the 1980s. Heaven knows there weren't many other bands doing it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-28, 08:33:32
Quote from: kmorse on Mon, 2005-06-27, 20:09:04

I am grateful to IQ for carrying the prog torch during the 1980s. Heaven knows there weren't many other bands doing it.

No, there weren't. I can only really think of Pendragon and Pallas that were around at the time (and of course The Enid, who have always existed  ;) )

NP - Enchant - Blueprint of the World

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-06-28, 13:07:00
Also Haze, Liaison, Twelfth Night, Quasar, and that other band...what's their name...oh yes, Silmarillion.

Wonder whatever happened to them...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-06-28, 13:45:02
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-06-28, 13:07:00
Also Haze, Liaison, Twelfth Night, Quasar, and that other band...what's their name...oh yes, Silmarillion.

Wonder whatever happened to them...?

Oops, shouldn't have forgotten about Twelfth Night. Quasar, yeah ok, haven't heard Haze or Liaison though  :-[

and yes, just what DID happen to Silmarillion  ;)  Seem to remember a slight name change, a handfull of classic albums and then they disowned the 'prog' tag and became continually failing Radiohead wannabies  ::)  Still buy the albums mind, if only so that I can whinge on forums about how sh**e they've become  ;)  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-06-28, 17:40:10

  KARA - demo. Very promising prog-act(with former Karnataka guitarist). ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-06-28, 19:20:45
Wetton & Downes - Icon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-06-28, 21:05:28
I'm just putting on Erik Norlander - Music Machine. A very enjoyable double album. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-06-28, 22:13:25
np>> Arena - [Pepper's Ghost #06] Purgatory Road [7:26]

After taking a time off of Arena (as I regularly do), I re-discover the music. Great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-29, 01:18:46
Pink Floyd - "Marooned"
From 'The Division Bell'  (1994)

I've decided to put the album and date here as well...

Fills the post up a bit more...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-06-29, 09:01:36
Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-29, 16:57:10
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-06-28, 21:05:28
I'm just putting on Erik Norlander - Music Machine. A very enjoyable double album. :)

Good taste!

np: IQ - The Wrong Side of Weird (from the site below, I'm interested)

http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=621#mp3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-06-29, 17:10:45
PINK FLOYD - "Marooned"
I listened to this while watching the thunder storm with my fiance last night as well! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-30, 09:18:46
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-06-29, 16:57:10
Good taste!

np: IQ - The Wrong Side of Weird (from the site below, I'm interested)

http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=621#mp3

Great track from my favourite IQ album  ;D . Curiously, the intro sounds exactly like that of Led Zeppelin's "Rain Song" which by a staggering co-incidence is from "Houses of the Holy", the album I was playing in the post above yours  :o

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-06-30, 10:40:42
NINE INCH NAILS - "Head Like A Hole"
from the album 'Pretty Hate Machine' 1989

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-06-30, 11:59:56
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-06-30, 15:29:03

  YES - "Talk"(their underrated effort still).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-06-30, 19:42:36
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-06-30, 09:18:46
Curiously, the intro sounds exactly like that of Led Zeppelin's "Rain Song" which by a staggering co-incidence is from "Houses of the Holy", the album I was playing in the post above yours  :o
In The Netherlands they say 'co-incidence doesn't exist'. That means: It was meant to be  ;D.

now enjoying: Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Thu, 2005-06-30, 21:14:15
Marillion - Ocean Cloud     
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-06-30, 21:19:22
np> Shadow Gallery - [Room V #02] Comfort Me [6:52]

mmmmh, nice :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-07-01, 08:45:24
Dream Theater - Disappear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-01, 10:25:47
Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue

I never use the 'random' button while playing this one - it's a story!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-01, 18:52:07
Arena - The Visitor (tr. 12: Enemy Without)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2005-07-01, 20:40:22
KINO - picture - nr: Losers' day parade (Shut Up! ;) :P)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-02, 13:27:16
Ayreon - Loser (single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-07-02, 16:43:23
Live 8 - LIVE on Radio 2!!!  ;D

Now performing - DURAN DURAN 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-07-03, 10:02:20
THE CONNELLS - " '74-'75 "
from the album 'Ring' [1995]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-07-03, 14:44:12
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-07-03, 19:43:34
Erik Norlander - Seas of Orion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-04, 18:24:08
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer (tr. 2: My House on Mars)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-07-04, 18:33:47
John Cage's "4'31"...

Stuck it on 'randomiser', along with the second track from an old 7" single...


Available as a free download from http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2005-07-04, 21:27:18
Anathema / Alternative 4 / Regret
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-05, 13:31:44
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-07-04, 18:33:47
John Cage's "4'31"...


I preferred The Planets cover of it (and they recorded it digitally, Cage's was only analogue)  ;)  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-07-05, 16:45:07
PARADISE LOST - "Small Town Boy"
from the album 'Symbol Of Life' [2002]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-07-05, 18:12:06
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-05, 13:31:44
I preferred The Planets cover of it (and they recorded it digitally, Cage's was only analogue)  ;)  :D

Ah yes...THAT version.
Have you played it backwards, and heard the subliminal message yet...?

Meanwhile, NP-> Pendragon - 9.15...

...which is almost exactly twice the length of 4'31", but with a slightly greater dynamic range...!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-07-05, 18:49:43
IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-07-05, 19:06:04
Arena - Pepper's Ghost, on a pair of new huge headphones I just bought. Wonderful. Noticed that there is a dark voice along with the lead vocal the first time he sings "...the eyes of Lara Moon". Knew it was there at the end, but not the first time. It's a wonderful mix, by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-07-05, 20:04:35
NP-> John Wetton - Battlelines.

I bought it, alongside Icon, on a Nick Shilton recommendation in Classic Rock Magazine...one of his better pieces of advice, and well-worth it.

Anyone got any other Wetton-recommendations...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-07-05, 22:53:35
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-07-05, 20:04:35
NP-> John Wetton - Battlelines.

I bought it, alongside Icon, on a Nick Shilton recommendation in Classic Rock Magazine...one of his better pieces of advice, and well-worth it.

Anyone got any other Wetton-recommendations...?

I find "Rock of Faith" a good album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-07-05, 23:19:53
Songs from all Shadow Gallery albums shuffled by MusicMatch Jukebox Plus

Aaaahahhhhh... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-07-06, 08:21:20
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-07-05, 18:12:06
Ah yes...THAT version.
Have you played it backwards, and heard the subliminal message yet...?


Ah...no...must try that, though I guess I'll need the headphones to filter out any background noise.  :)

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for the elusive extended remix version  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Wed, 2005-07-06, 16:25:06
Puddle of Mudd - Come Clean ..... a much better album than I remembered it being!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-07-06, 18:21:34
Children's tv, really.... ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-07-06, 18:28:44
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-07-06, 08:21:20
Ah...no...must try that, though I guess I'll need the headphones to filter out any background noise.  :)

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for the elusive extended remix version  ;)



Not that load of "4-on-the-floor, dancing-around-handbags" stuff...!

I'm actually going to try to cover the track myself, if the old Atari's can handle that intricate middle-eight. But I might need to borrow a couple of Matt's CasioTones, to give it that authentic flavour.
Either way, I'm sure the version will be a huge hit with Terry Wogan, at next year's EuroVision...
...providing I can locate a suitably flexible dance troupe to "mime" to it correctly.

NP-> The Doves - Some Cities.

PS: Cheers for the Head's-up, Peter, regarding Rock Of Faith...It's now on the "To Be Ordered" list, alongside the new Royal Hunt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-06, 19:27:34
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2005-07-05, 22:53:35
I find "Rock of Faith" a good album.

I can second that. Don't like 'Arkangel' that much. On 'Rock of Faith' Peter Gee is doing some bassplaying. You can clearly hear that on the opening song, could be a Pendragon track IMO.
I haven't heard 'Welcome to Heaven' or 'Sinister'.

np: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-07-06, 19:41:41
Cheers Teunis...

NP-> Coldplay - X&Y...pretty damned fine, for mainstream fandango malarkey.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-07-07, 08:42:20
Tanita Tikaram - Sentimental (the return of the strange-voiced one  :o )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Thu, 2005-07-07, 12:05:50
Porcupine Tree -  Arriving Somewhere, but Not Here

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-07-07, 14:56:12

Strangefish - Full Scale. I'm disappointed.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-08, 11:24:45
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-08, 11:57:53
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-07-08, 18:29:53
Sad but true...Coldplay - X&Y...ii's growing on me (cue 'mould' jokes')

Preceded by The Kaiser Chiefs - Employment...

...still waiting for The Jewel...

Meanwhile, I'm all over the F1 Sites like a rash, what with Silverstone and all that...

Go McLaren...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-07-08, 19:35:42
...and we're now onto Athlete - Tourist...

Where's my copy of "The Jewel" got to, eh...?

Maybe it's been tempted away by promises of free beer on Northern Railway Stations...?    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-09, 13:05:33
Toto - Livefields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sat, 2005-07-09, 17:00:07
Arena - Pepper's Ghost   8)

(Great!!!! ;D 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-09, 20:23:05
Arena - Songs from the lions cage

(Great as well!! 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-07-09, 20:35:22
Sorry to break up the Arena strike here, but I'm on everything Ronnie James Dio sings on right now!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-07-09, 21:45:23
ARENA - "Medusa"
from the album 'Welcome To The Stage'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-07-10, 14:14:53
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-07-10, 14:48:07
X & Y Coldplay (in common with several other posters here!)


First play ... Hoggie bought me the album yesterday.  It was nearly Green Day's American Idiot, but then I heard coldplay playing and changed my mind.  Green Day will keep ... for a rainy day!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-07-10, 17:07:58
The best of Kayak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-07-10, 17:12:19
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "Summer Breeze"
from the album 'Bloody Kisses'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-11, 18:06:54
Asia - Aura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-07-11, 21:52:47
QUEEN - "Innuendo"
from the album 'Innuendo'

This is better than "Bohemian Rapsody"!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-07-11, 22:12:21
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-07-11, 21:52:47
QUEEN - "Innuendo"
from the album 'Innuendo'

This is better than "Bohemian Rapsody"!

   It's a very strange point of view.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-07-11, 22:19:11
Quote from: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-07-11, 22:12:21
   It's a very strange point of view.  ::)
It's bound to be 'a very strange point of view'...  It's mine! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2005-07-11, 23:09:01
Sigur Rós (  ) track 4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-07-12, 11:11:28
Marillion - Script...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-07-12, 18:37:47
Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene 7-13

Yep, I'm a synthesizer and keyboards freak. Listening, not playing  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-07-12, 19:19:19
Bendragno - The Yule...

HURRAH...it arrived, at 'kin last...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-13, 16:19:22
Radio Tour de France  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: JJ II on Wed, 2005-07-13, 16:49:30
Erik Norlander - The Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-07-13, 17:40:50
AIMEE MANN - "Wise Up"
from the album 'Magnolia'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-07-14, 20:07:49
Arena - Live & Life (disc 2: tr. 5: (Don't Forget To) Breathe)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2005-07-15, 12:21:33
Fish - Vigil  ... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-07-15, 13:15:02
Pretty Maids - Future world

"Eye of the storm"... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-15, 17:40:15
Arena - Live & Live  - disc 1: Spectre at the Feast  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-07-15, 18:57:01
PARADISE LOST - "One Second"
from the album 'One Second'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-07-16, 19:56:01
GARBAGE - "Cup Of Coffee"
from the album 'Beautiful...'

I forget how good these guys are until I hear them again... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-07-16, 20:02:48
np>> Dream Theater - [Octavarium #08] Octavarium [23:59]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-16, 20:08:42
Arena - Live & Life: Chosen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-07-17, 09:23:09
Arena - Live & Life - CD1 - 07 - Salamander (3:35)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-07-17, 10:01:25
Sonata Arctiva - Ecliptica

Finally something else than what fitted on my mp3-player :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-07-17, 10:10:55

Iluvatar - "A Story Two Days Wide". Melodic prog from USA. Their last, but not least.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-07-17, 10:27:36
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-07-17, 10:10:55
Iluvatar
The Tolkien version of the Scandinavian Mythology one? :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-07-17, 13:56:11
FOURPLAY - "Galaxia"
from the album 'Heartfelt'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-07-17, 19:03:36
Toto - Never Enough (from my favorite album 'Kingdom of Desire')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-07-17, 19:36:54
A Perfect Circle - Emotive (their album of mainly covers, with a few of their own tracks)

Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-18, 13:59:37
Arena - Live & Life

cd 1 - track 4: This Way Madness Lies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Mon, 2005-07-18, 15:15:28
"Don'T Cry For Me Argentina" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes taken from the album "Are A Drag"

Absolutely hilarious --- and the novelty does not wear off either :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-18, 18:57:52
Arena - The Cry

Track 4: The Problem Line
One moment, the phone is ringing ........  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-07-18, 19:52:22
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-18, 18:57:52
Arena - The Cry

Track 4: The Problem Line
One moment, the phone is ringing ........  ;D

Use it as your Outgoing Message on your ansafone...

It's great for really confusing, er, just about anybody...

In fact, since I used it, nobody 'phones me...

Or writes to me...

Or talks to me in the pub...

And now I have to sidle-up to complete strangers on the bus, to get any conversation these days...

...funny how I always manage to pick those people on the bus whose stop is always the next one....!

8)

NP-> Landmarq - Solitary Witness...as inspired by Winterstrain (Winters Train, or Winter Strain...or even...adopts Northern Accent, picked up on a lonely Northern railway station, completely uncontaminated by Free Beer...Winters T' rain...?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-19, 08:27:20
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-07-13, 17:40:50
AIMEE MANN - "Wise Up"
from the album 'Magnolia'

Ah, the wonderful Aimee Mann. Just got her new album but not had time to play it properly. Love the poppy stuff she did with Til Tuesday.

NP - Doves : Some Cities

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-07-19, 09:07:47
Asrai - Pale Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-07-19, 17:55:45
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

Track 2: Aqua Vitae  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-07-20, 08:17:05
Magnum - Brand New Morning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: ravenheart on Wed, 2005-07-20, 16:20:28
Currently on rotation in the CD player, 5 at a time:

Iommi - Fused
Grand Magus - Wolf's Return (promo)
Mike Portnoy - Prime Cuts (promo)
Corrosion of Conformity - In The Arms of God
Secret Sphere - Heart & Anger (promo)
Pure Inc. - Pure Inc.
Candlemass - Candlemass (promo)
Ektomorf - Instinct (promo)
F5 - A Drug For All Seasons (promo)
Hollywood Vampires - 4 Jacks & 1 Coke (Review here (http://jukebo.cx/archives/2005/07/14/hollywood-vampires-4-jacks-1-coke/trackback))
Frameshift - An Absence of Empathy
Gotthard - Lipservice (promo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-20, 16:22:18
np: radio station: Arrow Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: JJ II on Wed, 2005-07-20, 17:30:56
QuoteIommi - Fused
Grand Magus - Wolf's Return (promo)
Mike Portnoy - Prime Cuts (promo)
Corrosion of Conformity - In The Arms of God
Secret Sphere - Heart & Anger (promo)
Pure Inc. - Pure Inc.
Candlemass - Candlemass (promo)
Ektomorf - Instinct (promo)
F5 - A Drug For All Seasons (promo)
Hollywood Vampires - 4 Jacks & 1 Coke (Review here)
Frameshift - An Absence of Empathy
Gotthard - Lipservice (promo)

You must hace about 20 ears then ! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-20, 18:42:04
IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-07-21, 08:33:02
Asia - Aqua
Thunder - The Magnificent Seventh

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Thu, 2005-07-21, 11:37:33
Carptree - Man Made Machine   .... mmmmmmm, nice!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-07-21, 17:53:35
Quote from: Simtere on Thu, 2005-07-21, 11:37:33
Carptree - Man Made Machine   .... mmmmmmm, nice!!

   Worthy swedish act. Hope to listen to their new album rather soon.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-07-21, 18:17:00
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Got it back, finally. Oooh, I missed it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-07-22, 08:45:50
Camel - Moonmadness
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk (well, the Stevie Nicks tracks anyway  8) )

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-22, 10:52:44
Genesis live - The way we walk

Volume two: The longs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-07-22, 13:46:55
Toto - Hydra

3. 99
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2005-07-22, 22:32:37
Arena - Immortal? - Waiting For The Flood

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-07-22, 22:48:25

Mike & The Mechanics - M6.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-23, 12:40:01
Erik Norlander - Into the Sunset

5. Fly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-07-23, 13:39:22
GreenDay - American Idiot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-07-23, 14:13:14

  Pendragon - Not Of This World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-07-23, 18:53:44
Chicago - Chicago 16

5. Hard to say I'm sorry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-07-23, 22:13:33
The Vow - Devil In Disguise  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-07-24, 13:35:06
Pendragon - The World

2. The Voyager

Hey, now I understand your nickname 'Voyager'  ???. On the Pendragon topic you mention this is your favorite Pendragon album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-07-24, 13:59:10
STRANGLERS - "Golden Brown"
from the album 'La Folie'

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-07-24, 15:16:54
Pearl Jam Ten, their best album and the only one I've got.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-07-25, 12:35:17
Currently playing from the following:-

Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache
Trivium - Ascendancy
Still Remains - Of Love And Lunacy
Graveworm - (N)Utopia & Engraved In Black
Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring
Omnium Gatherum - Years In Waste & Spirits And August Light/Steal The Light
Hypocrisy - The Arrival
Sentenced - The Funeral Album
In Flames - Used & Abused...In Live We Trust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-07-25, 18:04:16
Erik Norlander - Stars rain down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-07-25, 20:34:24
 2. The Voyager

Hey, now I understand your nickname 'Voyager'  ???. On the Pendragon topic you mention this is your favorite Pendragon album.
Quote

  Hey Teunis. You're absolutely right.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-07-26, 10:35:47
(http://progmusicfreak.homepage.t-online.de/Alias%20Eye%202003.jpg?foo=0.19035206057665332)
Alias Eye - A Different Point Of You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-26, 13:42:05
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
Alanis Morissette  - Jagged Little Pill (acoustic)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-07-26, 15:50:39
The Black Noodle Project - And Live Goes On....
(http://progmusicfreak.homepage.t-online.de/Black%20Noodle%20Project.jpg?foo=0.5708585433077618)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-26, 17:45:06
Quote from: Proglady on Tue, 2005-07-26, 15:50:39
The Black Noodle Project - And Live Goes On....
(http://progmusicfreak.homepage.t-online.de/Black%20Noodle%20Project.jpg?foo=0.5708585433077618)

Congratulations..!! That's twice in two posts you've mentioned a prog band I haven't heard of. Obviously I'm getting out far too much  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-07-26, 20:10:41
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-07-26, 17:45:06
Congratulations..!! That's twice in two posts you've mentioned a prog band I haven't heard of. Obviously I'm getting out far too much  ;)
;D You should try out both, their good  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-07-27, 08:18:52
Quote from: Proglady on Tue, 2005-07-26, 20:10:41
;D You should try out both, their good  :-*

I'll check the sites out and see if I can be tempted. I'm sure I can.....  ;)  ;D

NP - ProdAid single
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-27, 14:35:00
Pendragon - Kowtow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-07-27, 21:13:03
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-07-27, 14:35:00
Pendragon - Kowtow

  It's a rare guest in my CD-player.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Diablos_Bassist on Wed, 2005-07-27, 21:42:09
Bamboo by Joe Satriani great track so good live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-07-28, 08:20:03
Doves - Some Cities (not as good as the first two albums)  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-07-28, 08:42:08
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-07-27, 21:13:03
  It's a rare guest in my CD-player.  :(
It's far from my favorite as well, but the tracks '2 A.M.' and 'Kowtow' are certainly worth playing IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-07-29, 08:59:12
Xanadu - Rush
The Vision Pit - Landmarq

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Mark Jan on Fri, 2005-07-29, 16:17:58
Eloy - Floating
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-07-29, 19:53:00
Danko Jones - We Sweat Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-07-29, 20:07:15
Cryptic Vision - Moments Of Clarity....I can't remember who on this forum recommended it to me (Voyager?)...

...but I haven't been SO gobsmacked by an opening track, since...well, the last time...! (include Spock's The Light, IQ's Ever, etc)...

David Ragsdale on cat-gut & rosin really works...think Salem Hill crossed with GLD (yes, I know, before anyone kicks off - LOL)...

FAN-bloody-TASTIC...and YES-type vox harmonies to boot...and I'm only half-way through track 2, Ffuxache....writing this as I listen...

..ah...Jellyfish suddenly spring to mind <Peter's note - have you been drinking again Gelert...?>...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-07-29, 21:15:18
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2005-07-29, 20:07:15
Cryptic Vision - Moments Of Clarity....I can't remember who on this forum recommended it to me (Voyager?)...

It was me.  ;)   By the way, Cryptic Vision has to make another album in this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2005-07-30, 17:47:44
Phew <mops brow>...I guessed right, Voyager.

Cheers once again for the recommendation - Cryptic Vision - Moments Of Clarity is available at "Malc's Emporium Of Fine Prog & All Things Widdley" (AKA GFT) for the princely sum of £9-00 + P&P on Credit Card (cheaper if you pay by cash) telephone: 0208 397 1998

Can't wait for the new one already...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-07-30, 21:30:41

Hey Gelert. In the mean time you can read some words here.

                http://www.progressiveworld.net/crypticvision3.html
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-07-31, 11:08:58
Enchant - Blueprint of the World
Hothouse Flowers - Songs from the Rain

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-07-31, 15:48:58
Accept - Russian Roulette

Yes, it's old school heavy metal time!!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-07-31, 20:05:15
Nektar - Down To Earth

Yes, it's old skool hippy mental time...   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-07-31, 21:48:09
(http://progmusicfreak.homepage.t-online.de/PGM%202003.jpg?foo=0.4342389230330229)
Poor Genetic Material - Winter's Edge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-01, 08:22:03
TFK - Unfold The Future

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-01, 11:00:16
Camel - Rajaz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-01, 11:44:18
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-01, 11:00:16
Camel - Rajaz

Great album - my favourite from the latter years  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-08-01, 18:48:12
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-01, 08:22:03
TFK - Unfold The Future

;D

A new Thieves' Fookin' Kitchen CD....who's on keyboards...?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-01, 19:09:00
Arena - Live & Life     (The Butterfly Man)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-08-02, 19:30:53
Grace Slick - Dreams...

"I saw those high-stepping sexy witches...
sons of satin (SIC), sons of bitches...
Sodom & Gomorrah...
I see you're back in town"

Oh, happy days...when I first heard this single...  ::)

The CD has just landed from the US...   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-08-02, 21:55:17
Massive Attack - Mezzanine - Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-03, 08:33:57
Vulgar Unicorn - Fine art of Living (bonus disc) (which is better than the 'proper' disc)  :o

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-08-03, 18:30:02
Robin Trower - "Long Misty Days"

We could use one in Colorado. Too hot and dry.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-08-03, 22:36:15
Robin Trower - "Live" Track 2: "Daydream"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-08-04, 08:31:56
Kino - Picture
Wetton/Downes - Icon

Couple of recent favourites

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-08-04, 14:15:06
Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-08-05, 14:49:13
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-08-05, 17:17:23
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #02] Shallow [4:17]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-08-06, 02:16:10
"Over you", by Strangeways
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-08-06, 12:19:34
Lana Lane - Project Shangri-La

4. Before You Go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-08-06, 12:20:34
np>> Shadow Gallery - [Room V #02] Comfort Me [6:52]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-08-06, 13:41:11
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2005-08-06, 12:20:34
np>> Shadow Gallery - [Room V #02] Comfort Me [6:52]
Yesterday I heard 30 seconds samples of this album on a website. I liked it, but I have more albums that I would like to buy: 'Believe' of Pendragon and 'The seventh house' of IQ for example. Have to save money first >:(.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-08-06, 18:57:08
Arena - The Cry

5. Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-08-07, 09:43:07
Mostly Autumn - Heroes never die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2005-08-07, 12:00:20
Nick Drake / Way To Blue - An Introduction To Nick Drake / River Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-08-07, 12:29:00
Porcupine Tree - XM2
No Man - Flowermouth

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-08, 09:10:29
Dream Theatre - Octavarium (getting better with each listen)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-08, 11:29:56
Porcupine Tree - Arriving somewhere, but not here

A song from Progarchives.com. Not too impressed :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-08-08, 11:34:47
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-08, 11:29:56
Porcupine Tree - Arriving somewhere, but not here

A song from Progarchives.com. Not too impressed :-\.

Awwww, too bad. I find the whole album absolutely brilliant. Give it a few spins... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-08-08, 11:50:46

D'Arcana - As Worlds They Rise And Falls. Intricated american prog-music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-08, 17:41:22
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-08-08, 11:34:47
Awwww, too bad. I find the whole album absolutely brilliant. Give it a few spins... :)
Maybe you're right. Had to hear 'Contagion' more often and now it's my favorite album. I'll give it a few spins.

np: Spock's Beard - The Bottom Line (also from Progarchives.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-08-08, 20:02:57
Like Wendy - Endgame 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-08-09, 16:15:28
Ayreon - The Human Equation (Day nineteen: Disclosure)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-08-09, 21:50:58
Heather Nova / Redbird / I Miss My Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-08-10, 06:35:12

England - Garden Shed. Excellent british sympho-prog 0f 70-s era.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:08:32
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2005-08-09, 21:50:58
Heather Nova / Redbird / I Miss My Sky

WHAT...!!!!!

Where did you get that from..??? Didn't realise it was out yet - it's certainly not available anywhere here in the UK or in any mailorder places I normally use.  :o

I'm green with jealousy here. HN is my all time favourite female vocalist - I need this album NOW  >:(  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:28:30
Pallas - Cross and the Crusible

(taken from Progarchives.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:29:31
Kamelot - Karma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:51:37
Roxette

Now I have late 80's nostalgia!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-10, 12:57:10
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:51:37
Roxette

Now I have late 80's nostalgia!

Nothing wrong with Roxette - think I've got around 4 or 5 of their CDs  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Simtere on Wed, 2005-08-10, 14:20:37
Nektar - "Recycled" ..... most enjoyable!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-08-10, 14:30:58
Dream Theater - Stream of Consciousness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-08-10, 15:06:26
Green Carnation - Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-08-10, 18:13:45
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-10, 12:57:10
Nothing wrong with Roxette - think I've got around 4 or 5 of their CDs  ;D
Roxette kick's derrière!

NP -> U2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2005-08-10, 22:13:56
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-10, 11:08:32
WHAT...!!!!!

Where did you get that from..??? Didn't realise it was out yet - it's certainly not available anywhere here in the UK or in any mailorder places I normally use.  :o

I'm green with jealousy here. HN is my all time favourite female vocalist - I need this album NOW  >:(  ???
Got it from record store Plato here in The Hague.. The only store I've seen it in so far, they're usually pretty fast with getting new releases.

I agree with you, Heather Nova is my alltime favourite female singer too!
My expectations of Redbird were not very high though as I understood it would be very different from Storm, which is my absolute favourite (together with Oyster), but I'm enjoying it a lot actually! A few tracks don't reallly do it for me, but most of it is great stuff. Won't torture you further, hope you get your own copy soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-08-11, 01:59:14
Royal Hunt - Paper blood

Cascades of keyboards!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: POM on Thu, 2005-08-11, 09:04:37

Stéphane Eicher - Déjeuner en paix  ::)

Not chosen... it's from the radio... but I'm surprised to find myself singing it in my office!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-08-11, 12:40:41
R.E.M.

Some very slow song at the moment, I'm gonna skip it... Yeay! Man on the moon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-08-11, 15:01:30
Trivium - Ascendancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-08-11, 17:15:58
SCISSOR SISTERS - "Comfortably Numb"
from the album 'Scissor Sisters'

I really don't like this... :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-08-11, 19:03:14
NP-> The Visitors (Remastered)...

Lordy...they've gone and changed the vocalists...

They're all female...  :o

...and it's a 30th Anniversary Edition...?


I know that Clive has recently celebrated his 907th birthday, but isn't this a tadge previous...?


Ah, got it now...it's ABBA - The Visitors...  ::)


Damn this search-engine...!



;D




No, but seriously, previous NP-> Abba - The Visitors, followed by Royal Hunt - Paper Blood...and now John Wetton - Rock Of Faith...

Cheers for the recommendations, people...you know who you are....!

A special thanks to Loopy, for The Visitors...

;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-08-11, 21:17:43
Porcupine Tree - The Sound of Muzak

(Progarchives.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-08-12, 13:04:36
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere, but not here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-08-12, 15:39:14

  Quidam - surREvival. The more I listen to it, the more I like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-08-12, 18:20:43
Lacuna Coil - Comalies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-08-12, 19:53:21
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2005-08-12, 21:30:32
Locanda Delle Fate / Forse Le Lucciole Non Si Amano Più / Sogno Di Estunno
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-08-13, 00:29:12
Drama - Stigmata Of Change

I love this one
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-08-13, 12:03:13
Spock's Beard - Snow

I got to buy more SB albums!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-08-13, 21:52:45
Allen/Lande :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-08-14, 12:57:07
MICK JAGGER - "Visions Of Paradise"
from the album 'Goddess In The Doorway'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-08-15, 19:41:09
ABBA - The Visitors....

AGAIN...!

Rock On, Dude....  8)


BTW, how do I get letters to go backwards on this site...?


Oh, yes...

I got it now.

"Return-To-Sender"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-15, 20:25:55
Anouk - Jerusalem
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-08-16, 09:13:14
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-08-15, 19:41:09
ABBA - The Visitors....

AGAIN...!

Rock On, Dude....  8)



Hope it's the remastered version with "The Day Before You Came" on it  ;) . Class track - a single over 6 minutes, one of the best they ever did  ;D

NP - Sam Brown : 43 Minutes  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-08-16, 19:54:15
Of course, dear chap....

Although "The day before you came" is traditionally a 30 second performance...

...er, it sez 'ere...

Top Recommendation tho', BTW...

Still waiting for delivery of your other recommendation - "The Wurzels - Music To Ice-Skate To"...

Damn these band websites...!  ;D

Meanwhile...NP-> Twelfth Night - XII...


Whatever happened to the previous XI, I wonder...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-08-16, 20:06:41
TOOL -  "Parabola"
from the album 'Lateralus'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-17, 08:44:43
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-08-16, 19:54:15

Still waiting for delivery of your other recommendation - "The Wurzels - Music To Ice-Skate To"...


If that doesn't turn up quickly enough, try "Chas & Dave Greatest Hits" but make sure you get the ltd edn version with the bonus disc of "Barstool Remixes - Music to drink Beer to"  ;D

NP - Lands End : The Lower Depths

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-08-17, 18:43:32
PINK FLOYD - "Have A Cigar"
from the album 'Wish You Were Here'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-08-17, 20:42:57
I've been listening to "Leap Into Fall" by Poor Genetic Material.  Good Symph prog! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Emilia on Thu, 2005-08-18, 14:36:36
Now playing (at home) Threshold's "Subsurface" but it's haunting me even at work  :)... . Just bought it - still hot .... ;D.Great album! Really one of the best I bought this year, a bit prog, very energetic, melodic, imaginative, great lyrics, both ballads and more heavy stuff, I love multi part choirs - sounds like Queen at times...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-08-18, 17:44:46
Subsurface... Yes, I think I'll pull that one out to! It's been a while 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-08-19, 13:28:40
Landmarq - Infinity Parade
IQ - The Wake

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-08-19, 17:40:55
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy - Computer Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-08-19, 17:42:20
harhar :)

np>> Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II, Fl #04] To The Quasar [8:42]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-08-19, 17:48:20
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-08-19, 17:42:20
harhar :)
I was listening to Ayreon before I read those post's today ;) The minute I was ready with work I got my mp3-player out and put Ayreon on. I'm just in that "Ayreon mood" lately 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-08-19, 18:00:53
em, hey, so did I :=)
I was actually half way through THE, eating lunch :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2005-08-19, 19:51:33
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-08-17, 08:44:43
If that doesn't turn up quickly enough, try "Chas & Dave Greatest Hits" but make sure you get the ltd edn version with the bonus disc of "Barstool Remixes - Music to drink Beer to"  ;D

NP - Lands End : The Lower Depths

;D

Touche...(Where's the button to put an "acute" { / } over the 'e'...?)

NP-> Rock Wetton - John Of Faith

Cheers Peter - top recommendation.

BTW, acute E's give rise to bed spalling, er...iz ser hete...   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-08-20, 20:53:07
Threshold - Mission Profile
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-08-20, 23:24:11
"Metropolis, part I..." Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-08-21, 14:02:08
Toto - Live in Amsterdam

(1. Medley: Girl Goodbye/Goodbye Elenore/Child's Anthem/I'll Supply the love)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-08-21, 19:50:26
Eloy - Ocean II-The Answer  8) I love the music of Eloy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-08-21, 21:09:34
Magnum, Magnum and Magnum again...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-22, 08:46:17
Genesis - Wind & Wuthering
Yes - Going For The One

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-22, 14:40:52

Porcupine Tree - Buying new soul

Great song. A fan since Voyage 34. Though it can not be categorised as Prog, this is really great music

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-22, 14:51:53
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-22, 14:40:52
Porcupine Tree - Buying new soul

Great song. A fan since Voyage 34. Though it can not be categorised as Prog, this is really great music

MAD.  8)

Nice one  ;D I latched onto them in early '95 when TSMS came out (hence the user name  8) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-22, 18:02:45
IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-22, 18:50:55
Green Day - Church on Sunday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-22, 18:56:29
np: samples of the new Pendragon album 'Believe'. Just one week till the release date. Already ordered this one of course, together with the album 'Wounded land' (2001 version) of Threshold!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-22, 19:11:06
Idioglossia - Pain of salvation.

Great song, by a great band.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-22, 20:27:49
Hello, it's me again.

Right now, listening to, the legal version of course, Pink floyd at Live 8. The track played is Money at this moment.
great performance, except for the singing qualities of Mr. R. Waters. What did he drink before the show...? :o

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-08-22, 20:42:06
I listened to IQ - Dark Matter twice yesterday. And I think I'll keep it up today. There's something about this disc that makes it feel just about too heavy to lift out of the cd player.... I'd rather it stayed in there, if you get my meaning. I've actually opened the "drawer"(?) on the player, looked at the disc, and hit the open/close button again, without removing the cd.

I must like the album.... OR, it's just too heavy to lift... ;D ::) :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-22, 21:07:50
It is a killer album indeed. Played it a few hours ago. Want to order 'The Seventh House' as soon as I have saved money. So much to wish :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-08-22, 21:33:31
I agree with you.  Dark Matter is one of my favorite Cds.  I hope they come out with something else soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-08-23, 00:33:59
I do rate "Ever" and "Subterranea" higher, but that doesn't mean anything outside the irresistible comparing of albums. In it's own right, DARK MATTER is the dogs bollox. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-08-23, 07:48:01
Imogen Heap - Speak For Yourself
Tangerine Dream - Underwater Sunlight

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2005-08-23, 11:43:51
Can't get enough of this: Enchant - Monday.
Really great band, in my view a bit underestimated here in Europe.
But hey, i could be wrong... ;D

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-08-23, 13:36:45
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2005-08-23, 11:43:51
Can't get enough of this: Enchant - Monday.
Really great band, in my view a bit underestimated here in Europe.
But hey, i could be wrong... ;D

MAD.  8)

Well, I really like them. Bought all the albums since the first one (which I've subsequently re-bought with the bonus demos disc) and have enjoyed every one. Got the live DVD too but not had chance to play it yet  ;D

The band always remind me of Rush too  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2005-08-23, 13:49:54
Quote from: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-08-23, 13:36:45
Got the live DVD too but not had chance to play it yet  ;D



You should really take the time to see it. This is actually the best music-DeeVeeDee i have seen this year. Its really awesome.
Great performance.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Tue, 2005-08-23, 14:33:53
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-22, 18:56:29
np: samples of the new Pendragon album 'Believe'. Just one week till the release date. Already ordered this one of course, together with the album 'Wounded land' (2001 version) of Threshold!

Myself and Hoggie have also been listening to the Believe samples.  Have you had a look at the "progumentary" of the making of the album as well?  Quite amusing in places and very informative, especially if you are a musician.

As for Wounded Land, anything by Threshold comes highly recommended from us here at the Proglair.  I had to order Wounded Land as well, due to its total non-availability in mainstream musical emporia like HMV and Virgin. 

Enjoy your new listening experiences and have funs!  We too can't wait for our copy of Believe to come through the letterbox!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-08-23, 15:10:52
Progumentary: Not seen yet. Have to install Realplayer, only have Windows Media player. But I will certainly see it.

Threshold: I have ordered 'Wounded land' because Damian Wilson is such a great singer. I got this recommendation. On 'Extinct Instinct' Damian also does the vocals, but they say 'Wounded land' has stronger melodies.

Thanx and enjoy 'Believe' too.

np: Radio Veronica  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-08-23, 17:05:36
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-08-22, 21:33:31
I agree with you.  Dark Matter is one of my favorite Cds.  I hope they come out with something else soon.

IQ takes a long time between releases. Usually 3-4 years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-08-23, 17:06:42
Oh, and NP: Spock's Beard "V"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-08-23, 19:05:26
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited

Track 2: Abbey of Synn  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-08-23, 19:48:04
Genesis - Foxtrot....

S'trewth....I'd forgotten how long it takes for convenient bathroom-breaks to arrive...

Maybe pints were smaller in those days...

...or maybe Record Players played the LP Albums faster than CD Players play the Remasters these days...

Or am I just getting old...?

Or just drinking more...?



Answers on a postcard to the usual address.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-08-23, 21:38:30
Quote from: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-08-22, 08:46:17
Genesis - Wind & Wuthering
Yes - Going For The One

;D
Two of my favourite albums of these bands!  :)

NP Audioslave / Show Me How To Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-08-23, 23:51:53
Tony Mills - Freeway to the afterlife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-08-24, 15:52:34
SLEEPER - "Sale Of The Century"
from the album 'The It Girl'

*ola*

Wonderful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-08-24, 16:40:38
Just off Shadow Gallery - Room V, now on Hartmann - Out in the cold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-08-24, 21:13:10
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-08-24, 21:30:39
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water  8)  *ola* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-08-25, 08:37:21
Quote from: Proglady on Wed, 2005-08-24, 21:30:39
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water  8)  *ola* ;D

I can't realise, why this band is so highly acclaimed. Prefer to listen to Karnataka and Magenta.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-08-25, 12:31:50
Alice Cooper - Eyes of ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-08-25, 18:55:03
Arena - Songs from the lions cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-08-25, 19:53:47
10CC - Bloody Tourists.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-08-25, 20:03:14
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-08-25, 08:37:21
I can't realise, why this band is so highly acclaimed. Prefer to listen to Karnataka and Magenta.

I also like Karnataka and Magenta,  :) but I think Mostly Autumn are a little better  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Fri, 2005-08-26, 22:26:52
After much debate and reading mixed reviews, today me and Hoggie bought Octavarium by Dream Theatre.  He is upstairs playing it now and from what is filtering down to me here, it's sounding good, nice powerful prog metal.  I will listen to it properly later on, when I'm done message boarding.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-08-26, 23:00:17
I am also listening to Songs From the Lion's Cage right now.  I am enjoying it very much!!! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-08-26, 23:11:17
Galleon - Three colours

I'm a bit of an epic freak. Not too long by Epic-standards, but a great opening song of a great album.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-08-27, 06:57:59
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2005-08-25, 20:03:14
I also like Karnataka and Magenta,  :) but I think Mostly Autumn are a little better  ;D

  Opinions differ.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-08-27, 12:15:58
Star One Live on earth DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-08-27, 15:20:59

Retroheads - "Retrospective". I like it very much. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-08-27, 15:28:48
ENIGMA - "Mea Culpa"
from the album 'MCMXCaD'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: creme anglais on Sat, 2005-08-27, 17:25:51
now playing...............

Pendragon.................believe *ola* *ola* *ola*

and it's a blinder!!!........totally awesome!

CAx ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-08-27, 19:53:27
Quote from: creme anglais on Sat, 2005-08-27, 17:25:51
now playing...............

Pendragon.................believe *ola* *ola* *ola*

and it's a blinder!!!........totally awesome!

CAx ;D

Congratulations.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-08-27, 20:20:23
Quote from: creme anglais on Sat, 2005-08-27, 17:25:51
now playing...............

Pendragon.................believe *ola* *ola* *ola*

and it's a blinder!!!........totally awesome!

CAx ;D
:o
The Album is not out yet, or is it?????
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: creme anglais on Sat, 2005-08-27, 20:44:01
it's released on Monday...........but some of the pre-orders from the Pendragon website were sent out early ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-08-27, 21:03:19
Pendragon - Believe  8). Halfway my first spin, good stuff!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-08-27, 22:33:59
Quote from: creme anglais on Sat, 2005-08-27, 20:44:01
it's released on Monday...........but some of the pre-orders from the Pendragon website were sent out early ;D ;D ;D



Not ours though  :-[

I think it's got lost in the post!  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-08-28, 06:27:51

  Karnataka - Delicate Flame Of Desire.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-08-28, 12:29:16
Pendragon - Believe  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-08-28, 15:07:27
Ines - Hunting the Fox  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-08-28, 16:17:30
Arena - The Cry

2. The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-08-28, 16:29:04
Karnataka - The Storm  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-08-28, 16:41:25
Spocks Beard - Octane.

Better than Feel Euphoria and getting better after every spin.
Ordered a copy of Gluttons for Punishment ( the new live-cd ). Wonder how At the end of the day will sound like with Nick on vocals. Hope its great.

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-08-28, 20:37:17
Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: creme anglais on Mon, 2005-08-29, 00:37:44
Pendragon - believe..................still listening.................still lovin it!!! ;D ;D ;D

easily the best album of the year.....................by a long, long way ;D ;D ;D


CAx
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 10:42:50
Golden Earring - Fully Naked (The Naked Truth 3 disc version)

I love the rock 'n roll of these guys :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 10:43:32
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2005-08-28, 16:29:04
Karnataka - The Storm  :-*
Wow, this was the 1000th post in this topic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-08-29, 13:53:36

Mindgames - "International Daylight".  Very good effort.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-08-29, 14:58:17
LIGHTNING SEEDS - "Pure"
from the album 'Cloudcuckooland'

Broadcast on Virgin Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-08-29, 18:40:47
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-08-29, 20:01:10
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 10:43:32
Wow, this was the 1000th post in this topic!

8)
Hm and what do I get now  ::) free Beer in the northern Railwaystation ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 21:41:45
Racoon - Love you more

I'm in that love-song mood :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-29, 21:45:54
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 21:41:45
Racoon - Love you more

I'm in that love-song mood :-[

But did you really had to share that with us??? :-\

MAD.  8)

BTW: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The hound of the Baskervilles.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-08-29, 22:23:14
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2005-08-29, 21:45:54
But did you really had to share that with us??? :-\
Oh sorry! I thought this was the "now playing"-topic, not the "criticise other peoples musicmoods"-topic...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-08-30, 08:47:52
Lands End : Terra Serranum
Vulgar Unicorn - Sleeps with the Fishes

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2005-08-30, 19:43:54
Star One - Space Metal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-08-30, 20:17:15
Pallas-The Sentinel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-08-31, 16:32:25
Arena - The Visitor  8) great music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-08-31, 17:40:43
  New Eden Orchestra - "Anyman". One of the best newcomers of 2004, IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-08-31, 18:39:44
Galleon - From Land To Ocean / I love the Bands music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Pope on Wed, 2005-08-31, 19:33:15
Gracie Fields singing Twist and Shout ! 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Wed, 2005-08-31, 22:23:18
Oh ... and I thought the Pope would be listening to Pendragon!

Myself and Hogweed are mostly listening to Octavarium by Dream Theatre ... and anticipating the arrival of our new Pendragon album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-09-01, 09:43:40
Pendragon - 9.15 Live
Heather Nova - Redbird

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-01, 10:18:49
Toto - Runaway (live concert 1982)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Pope on Thu, 2005-09-01, 11:22:02
Have been listening to Yello - Essential,
Now listening to Afro Celt Sound System - Volume 2 : Release
Will follow this with Pink Floyd - The Division Bell.

( What a bloody mix that is, still it beats those gregorian chants! )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-01, 17:42:02
Today: Toto - The Seventh One, Arena - The Visitor, Toto -  Past to Present.

np: Arena - Immortal?

track 1: Chosen  8)

Kind of a mixed Toto/Arena day, I like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2005-09-01, 18:08:27
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-09-01, 09:43:40
Pendragon - 9.15 Live
Heather Nova - Redbird

;D
So you've got it now (Redbird)  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-09-01, 18:30:44
Retroheads - Retrospective, very nice indeed  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-01, 20:41:16

  Red Sand - "Mirror Of Insanity". Just like hey-day Marillion stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-09-01, 21:06:13
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-01, 20:41:16
  Red Sand - "Mirror Of Insanity". Just like hey-day Marillion stuff.
Recently I listened to Red Sand also and enjoyed it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-09-01, 21:24:08
Bendragno - Believe....

A LOT darker than previous releases, but so far, so good...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-09-02, 08:46:04
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2005-09-01, 18:08:27
So you've got it now (Redbird)  ;)

Yes indeed.  ;D

Still getting into it at the moment, loving "I Miss My Sky" though, great track  8)

NP - Tangerine Dream : 220 Volts

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-02, 15:31:51
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-09-01, 21:06:13
Recently I listened to Red Sand also and enjoyed it!

Their new album(Gentry) has to be released in November 2005. Let's be patient.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-09-02, 18:40:20
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-02, 15:31:51
Their new album(Gentry) has to be released in November 2005. Let's be patient.  ;)

Does the Band have a Webpage by now? And if so, could you please post the link.  :-* Because at the time when I got the CD there was nothing to find in the World Wide Web.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-02, 19:47:36
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 06:31:11
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2005-09-02, 18:40:20
Does the Band have a Webpage by now? And if so, could you please post the link.  :-* Because at the time when I got the CD there was nothing to find in the World Wide Web.

    http://www.redsand.ca/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-09-03, 12:09:35
Arena - PG
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-03, 12:47:20
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 13:14:04

  Quidam - "SurRevival". Great polish prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-09-03, 13:19:17
Marillion - Interior Lulu.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2005-09-03, 14:27:05
King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-09-03, 15:37:09
At last! Me and Hoggie are mostly listening to Pendragon's Believe ... tis a wonderful album and so good to share with my beloved!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 15:53:33
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2005-09-03, 14:27:05
King Crimson - Red

  Their one and only album I liked.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-03, 18:33:21
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-09-03, 15:37:09
At last! Me and Hoggie are mostly listening to Pendragon's Believe ... tis a wonderful album and so good to share with my beloved!
Congratulations! I'm sure it was worth waiting for!

np: Damian Wilson - Cosmas

5. You hurt me inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-09-03, 18:39:02
Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 06:31:11
    http://www.redsand.ca/

Thank you very much  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-09-03, 18:41:15
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2005-09-03, 21:51:37
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-09-02, 08:46:04
Still getting into it at the moment, loving "I Miss My Sky" though, great track  8)
I Miss My Sky is definitely my favourite track on the album!  :)

Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 15:53:33
King Crimson - Red. Their one and only album I liked.
Really?!  ??? What about their stunning debut, the great 80s comeback album Discipline, their wonderful latest effort Power To Believe and I could do on and on... I'm passionate about this band  ::)

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-03, 12:47:20
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Great album! Although I prefer Mother Earth, more varied. Silent Force has the real choir and orchestra though, and I LOVE the track Jillian

NP: Rush / Hold Your Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-09-03, 22:43:05
Greenwall - Il Petalo Del Fiore, nice Italien Prog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2005-09-04, 01:27:34
Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-03, 15:53:33
  Their one and only album I liked.

It's great, "One More Red Nightmare" must contain some of the most sinister guitar ever commited to tape. A favourite of Kurt Cobain's of all people, apparently.

And you're right about their 80s comeback erik, although my personal favourite out of that lot is their oft under-rated Three of a Perfect Pair.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-09-04, 04:02:53
Shadow Gallery  -  Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-04, 11:41:13
Toto - Absolutely live

np: Hold the line.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-04, 11:44:14
About Within Temptation - Silent force:
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2005-09-03, 21:51:37
Great album! Although I prefer Mother Earth, more varied. Silent Force has the real choir and orchestra though, and I LOVE the track Jillian
Quote
Agreed. Silent Forse is much of the same, more 'commercial', Mother Earth is more versatile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-09-04, 13:39:37
Bone Machine by Tom Waits

More like Xanxa Waits ... coz I had to wait so long to find this album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-09-04, 14:07:56
MARILLION - "That Time Of Night" (The Short Straw)
from the album 'Clutching At Straws'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-09-04, 18:05:04
Clucking at Straws by Marillihen

:)

Seriously ... back to Believe again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-04, 18:08:43
Arena - Live & Life

3. Painted Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2005-09-04, 18:19:03
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2005-09-04, 01:27:34
It's great, "One More Red Nightmare" must contain some of the most sinister guitar ever commited to tape. A favourite of Kurt Cobain's of all people, apparently.

And you're right about their 80s comeback erik, although my personal favourite out of that lot is their oft under-rated Three of a Perfect Pair.
Three Of A Perfect Pair is great, especially Sleepless!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-04, 19:11:07
The Colossus Of Rhodes - Released by musea records
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-09-04, 22:39:43
NINE INCH NAILS - "Head Like A Hole"
from the album 'Pretty Hate Machine'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-09-05, 09:04:23
Pendragon - Believe
Shadow Gallery - Room V

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-09-05, 20:38:12
YES - "Close To The Edge" (Live)
from the album 'Keys To Ascension'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-09-06, 18:13:57
To celebrate my 250th post I'm giving Pepper's Ghost another spin.

Wow, I'm knighted now  ;D

*ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-06, 18:17:31
Eloy - Colours  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: creme anglais on Tue, 2005-09-06, 20:28:23
hey 250 posts Teunis!!!! :)

I am listening to Believe!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-09-06, 21:20:12
Rammstein 8)

I feel the need to listen to some LOUD music! (Very slow day@work)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-09-06, 22:39:56
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-02, 15:31:51
Their new album(Gentry) has to be released in November 2005. Let's be patient.  ;)
I will try to be patient.  I think it is great that they are coming out with new material!!! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-07, 08:29:22

Styx - "Brave New World". I like it more than some of their earlier works.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-07, 08:36:49
Anathema - Natural Disaster
Porcupine Tree - Up The Downstair

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-09-07, 10:57:16
Galahad - Sleepers  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-07, 13:12:09

Electric Light Orchestra - "Out Of The Blue". One of my all-time favourite albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-09-07, 13:17:51
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-07, 13:12:09
Electric Light Orchestra - "Out Of The Blue". One of my all-time favourite albums.
Hey, same here. Great album. One of the few albums I never play 'random', it's a story!

np: radio Veronica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-09-07, 13:43:44
PRIMAL SCREAM - "Miss Lucifer"
from the album 'Evil Heat'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Wed, 2005-09-07, 16:20:13
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-07, 08:29:22
Styx - "Brave New World". I like it more than some of their earlier works.

I haven't heard that yet.

Currently listening to The Grand Illusion - Styx  one of my all time favs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-07, 16:23:50
Quote from: sotonrobin on Wed, 2005-09-07, 16:20:13
I haven't heard that yet.

Currently listening to The Grand Illusion - Styx  one of my all time favs.

Gotta be "Pieces of Eight" for me  ;D  Classic album  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Wed, 2005-09-07, 16:42:42
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-07, 16:23:50
Gotta be "Pieces of Eight" for me  ;D  Classic album  ;D

Agreed  a classic album, another classic they did from that era was 'Paradise Theatre' , i wasn't so struck on Cornerstone though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-09-07, 18:45:45
Jean Michel Jarre - Equinoxe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-09-07, 20:55:53
ALICE IN CHAINS - "Them Bones"
from the album 'Dirt'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-07, 20:59:05

Gilbert O'Sullivan - "Back To Front". After all these years I still love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-09-08, 00:49:20
Now, where's my 7" of "Claire"...?

Meanwhile, Nektar - Magic Is A Child  (Rem - natch) has just arrived from Uncle Malc's Emporium Of Prog Delights...and begorrah, it's a craic-er...

UMEOPD...doesn't make sense...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-09-08, 08:32:50
Landmarq - Solitary Witness
Primitive Instinct - Floating Tangibility

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-09-08, 09:09:53
NIGHTWISH - "Dark Chest Of Wonders"
from the album 'Once'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Thu, 2005-09-08, 10:43:11
Fanatic - Jadis

I wasn't to keen on it when I first heard it, but the more I play the better it gets.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-08, 11:32:13
Quote from: sotonrobin on Thu, 2005-09-08, 10:43:11
Fanatic - Jadis

I wasn't to keen on it when I first heard it, but the more I play the better it gets.

  Not bad. Though even "Understand" was better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-09-08, 16:41:03
ARENA - "In The Blink Of An Eye"
from the album 'The Visitor'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-09-08, 17:01:22
Delphian - Oracle Progmetal from the Netherlands with a female vocalist, but I don't like it at all  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-08, 18:06:59
Threshold - Wounded land

It arrived today in my mailbox. The first track is playing, too short to give an opinion yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-09-08, 18:44:30
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-08, 18:06:59
Threshold - Wounded land

It arrived today in my mailbox. The first track is playing, too short to give an opinion yet.
You should have heard the whole album by now. What do you think of it? (I personaly love Paradox)

np-> Trans Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's Last Night. Superb!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-08, 19:09:21
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-09-08, 18:44:30
You should have heard the whole album by now. What do you think of it? (I personaly love Paradox)
The last track is playing ('Intervention'). I have the 2001 version with an extra track, with the original album you were probably right  ;). 'Paradox' is a killer song indeed, it was the only song I knew from the 'progarchive.com' website. Was impressed by 'Surface to air' as well, great song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Thu, 2005-09-08, 20:26:38
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-08, 18:06:59
Threshold - Wounded land

It arrived today in my mailbox. The first track is playing, too short to give an opinion yet.

Good taste ... but then I adore anything by Threshold!  Enjoy!

Meanwhile Xanxa is listening to Rush - Counterparts ... not played this in several months but still sounds as good as ever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2005-09-08, 21:16:45
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Thu, 2005-09-08, 20:26:38
Good taste ... but then I adore anything by Threshold!  Enjoy!

Meanwhile Xanxa is listening to Rush - Counterparts ... not played this in several months but still sounds as good as ever.
Good taste too! Played it yesterday, Animate is probably my alltime favourite Rush song.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-09-09, 09:05:59
Pure Reason Revolution - Bright Ambassadors of Morning

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-09-09, 11:01:06
PET SHOP BOYS - "It's A Sin"
from the album 'Actually'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-09, 14:35:19

Touchstone - Curious Angel. Really good debut.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: ace on Fri, 2005-09-09, 16:15:38
Spocks Beard - At the end of the day

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-09, 18:15:34
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Thu, 2005-09-08, 20:26:38
Good taste ... but then I adore anything by Threshold!  Enjoy!
I do enjoy it, thanks. Damian Wilson rules, great singer! His vocals do fit this kind of music better than on his solo career, to be honest. I have two solo albums: 'Cosmas' and 'Disciple'.

np: Threshold - Wounded land ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-09-09, 19:26:19
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-08, 19:09:21
The last track is playing ('Intervention'). I have the 2001 version with an extra track, with the original album you were probably right  ;). 'Paradox' is a killer song indeed, it was the only song I knew from the 'progarchive.com' website. Was impressed by 'Surface to air' as well, great song!
I've got the same version, I think I'll put it on after Dream Theater's Awake is finnished :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-09, 19:29:14
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-09-09, 19:26:19
I've got the same version, I think I'll put it on after Dream Theater's Awake is finnished :)
Okay, enjoy it! I just did.

np: Toto - I'll supply the love (live 1982: Runaway bootleg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ian Lay on Fri, 2005-09-09, 19:46:00
Evening Games by Satellite.

A recommendation from DPRP.  If you like any of IQ, Pendragon, Fish era Marillion or Arena you should find something on her that takes your fancy.

As I love all those bands, I did!  ;D

Cheers,

Ian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-09-09, 20:45:13
Dream Theater - Octavarium

And now I off to shoot some pool! Bye!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: ace on Sat, 2005-09-10, 05:55:52
Jadis - Sleepwalk

Nice neo-prog here  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-10, 07:41:29

Medicine Man - "The Journey". Featuring Clive Nolan, Karl Groom and Peter Gee. Rather interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-10, 12:48:02
Pendragon - Believe

Getting better and better ........... .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-09-10, 13:57:24
Quote from: Ian Lay on Fri, 2005-09-09, 19:46:00
Evening Games by Satellite.

A recommendation from DPRP.  If you like any of IQ, Pendragon, Fish era Marillion or Arena you should find something on her that takes your fancy.

As I love all those bands, I did!  ;D

Cheers,

Ian

We have Evening Games.  Tis a wicked album.  I think they've done another one and I'll try to get hold of that as well.

Meanwhile, Dream Theatre's Octavarium is blasting out the speakers.  Last night at the Proglair we had Not of this world and the Jewel Remaster.  Kind of going through a Pendragon phase at the moment ... no idea why!  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-10, 14:40:49
Toto - Toto XX (1977-1997)

Yes, they do exist 28 years this year!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-09-10, 14:46:26
MARILLION - "You're Gone"
from the album 'Marbles'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-09-10, 21:16:33
Kamelot - March of mephisto.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-11, 13:33:39
Fischer Z - Going red for a salad

7. Room service
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-11, 20:13:11
Echolyn - The End Is Beautiful
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ian Lay on Sun, 2005-09-11, 22:21:19
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2005-09-10, 13:57:24
We have Evening Games.  Tis a wicked album.  I think they've done another one and I'll try to get hold of that as well.

Meanwhile, Dream Theatre's Octavarium is blasting out the speakers. Last night at the Proglair we had Not of this world and the Jewel Remaster. Kind of going through a Pendragon phase at the moment ... no idea why! ???

Yeah they have done another album prior to Evening Games which is also apparently pretty good.  It's called A street Bewteen Sunrise and Sunset.

If you go to their website at http://www.satelliteprog.com and then click on LINKS you can get to the shop and buy it.  Just as I've just done!  :)

Cheers,

Ian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-09-12, 08:07:32

Lightspeed - Waves. Very good AOR with some prog-elements.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-09-12, 08:58:42
It Bites - Once Around The World

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-09-12, 18:05:19
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-09-12, 18:55:56
Blackfield  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-09-12, 22:37:30
JIMI HENDRIX - "All Along The Watchtower"
from the album 'Electric Ladyland'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Mon, 2005-09-12, 22:58:45
Quote from: Ian Lay on Sun, 2005-09-11, 22:21:19
Yeah they have done another album prior to Evening Games which is also apparently pretty good.  It's called A street Bewteen Sunrise and Sunset.

If you go to their website at http://www.satelliteprog.com and then click on LINKS you can get to the shop and buy it.  Just as I've just done!  :)

Cheers,

Ian


Thanks for the info.  I have bookmarked the site for future reference.  It would be good to have both the albums.

Xanxa is not listening to music at the moment ... just celebrating England winning the Ashes and West Ham winning 4-0 against Aston Villa.  Excellent day for British sport!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-09-13, 08:35:15
New David Gray one - bit disappointing really on 1st play  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-09-13, 09:23:05
 New Machine - same title debut(2002). Recommended for fans of DT, PF and some others. Very good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-09-13, 12:42:31
PG,

I keep Liking it more and more :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sotonrobin on Tue, 2005-09-13, 13:19:41
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-08, 11:32:13
  Not bad. Though even "Understand" was better.

I've not heard some of the really early Jadis cd's yet but of the ones I have heard "Understand" is my favourite .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2005-09-13, 13:46:50
Twelfth Night - The Collector
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-13, 17:17:52
Pendragon - Believe  ;D I love it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-09-13, 17:37:59
ARENA - "Elea"
from the album 'The Visitor'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-09-13, 17:51:39
Star One - Space Metal

2. Set your controls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-09-13, 18:12:09
Quote from: sotonrobin on Tue, 2005-09-13, 13:19:41
I've not heard some of the really early Jadis cd's yet but of the ones I have heard "Understand" is my favourite .

  My favourite Jadis album - Across The Water. Classic neoprog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-09-13, 18:23:13
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2005-09-13, 17:51:39
Star One - Space Metal

2. Set your controls
That song is so full of energy 8) Great!

np -> Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2005-09-13, 20:35:58
Anybody recommend Glass Hammer or Opeth's new ones....?
Solid reviews in the press, but WHY (That's "What Have You", not "why", so as not to confuse  ::) )


BTW, NP-> Hatfield And The North - Mumps....from Virgin's "The Best Prog-Rock Album In The World Ever"...


WTF happened to the rest of the 7,274.5-disc set anyway, eh...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-14, 08:36:18
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2005-09-13, 20:35:58
Anybody recommend Glass Hammer or Opeth's new ones....?


I've played Opeth's new one a couple of times, certainly one of their best and not as much 'growling' as on previous releases  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-14, 18:07:20
Trans Atlantic - Bridge across Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-14, 18:58:11
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-14, 18:07:20
Trans Atlantic - Bridge across Forever

  Great album! Good choice.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-09-14, 19:06:26
VDGG - A Plague Of LightHouse-Keepers, from Virgin's "The Best Prog-Rock Album In The World Ever"...

I think that my head has just exploded...!

Planning to do next, Citizen Cain - Somewhere But Yesterday, just to restore some sanity...  ::)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-09-14, 19:48:02
Threshold - Wounded land

3. Sanity's end
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-09-14, 20:39:30
BOSTON - "More Than A Feeling"
as played on the radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Wed, 2005-09-14, 20:53:32
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-14, 18:07:20
Trans Atlantic - Bridge across Forever

Not got that one, although in the Proglair we do have SMPTe and Live in Europe, the latter being both DVD and CD.  We love Transatlantic a lot!

Been listening to Believe and the Masquerade Overture today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-09-14, 20:59:07
>> Depeche Mode - [Black Celebration #06] A Question Of Time [4:09]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-09-14, 21:02:17
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Wed, 2005-09-14, 20:53:32
Not got that one, although in the Proglair we do have SMPTe  the latter being both DVD and CD.

I used to watch and listen to SMPTE...

...But it became just a load of digital noise to me after a while...

;D

NP->Telstar's A Dark Side Of The Eighties...THE Teardrop Explodes - Reward...WHY can't these comp. boys get the names of the bands correct...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2005-09-14, 23:46:27
The Byrds - "All I Really Want to Do" from the Boxed Set
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-09-14, 23:52:39
ARENA - "Opera Fanatica"
from the album 'Peppers Ghost'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-15, 18:39:59
Asia - Asia

2. Only time will tell  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-09-15, 18:57:15
Arena - SftLC and Pride, with all the cry for helps programmed out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-16, 11:51:36
Just played Toto - 'Livefields', a live album of the tour after the album 'Mindfields' was released.

np: Asia - Astra

3. Hard on me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-16, 15:37:42

Pendragon - "Believe". Excellent addition to my CD-collection! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-09-16, 17:01:44
Before was Ayreon - The Human Equation

and now Pendragon - Believe  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-09-16, 17:44:42
I have ordered "Believe" and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival.  Until then I am listening to Abel Ganz' "The Defeaning Silence" and Pendragon's "Not of This World".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-16, 18:16:48
This afternoon I played Toto - Through the looking glass.

Right now the Pendragon album 'Believe' is playing. And I saw that I'm not the only one who gave it a spin today  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-09-16, 21:58:47
Arena - Pepper's Ghost  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Higgins III on Fri, 2005-09-16, 23:01:27
Breaking benjamin - Blow me away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-17, 14:41:47
Asia - Live in Mockba
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-17, 19:05:09
Erik Norlander - Seas of Orion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-09-17, 19:45:06
MIKE OLDFIELD - "Man In The Rain"
from the album 'Tubular Bells 3'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Higgins III on Sat, 2005-09-17, 19:58:42
Lacuna Coil - Humane

KBM might be slightly curious as to where i got it ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-18, 13:56:05
again Pendragon - Believe  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-18, 15:17:24
Salmon - Decade Reference  :) very good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-18, 16:42:16
The Enid - Sundialer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-18, 18:41:04
Chicago - Chicago 17

5. Remember the feeling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-09-18, 19:35:56
HEART - "Alone"
from the album 'Bad Animals'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-18, 19:54:08
Jabberwocky - one of my faves  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-18, 21:25:39
The Hound Of The Baskervilles from Nolan & Wakeman  ;) I love that one to  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-09-18, 22:52:52
GARBAGE - "Cup Of Coffee"
from the album 'Beautiful Garbage'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-09-19, 08:44:50
Tangerine Dream - Cyclone
White Willow - Sacrament

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-19, 10:42:06
Ayreon - Chaos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-09-19, 14:43:33
STATUS QUO - "Mystery Song"
from the album 'Blue For You'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-09-19, 15:20:36
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-19, 10:42:06
Ayreon - Chaos
That song rocks!

np: Arrow Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-19, 15:57:57
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Mon, 2005-09-19, 16:17:11
NP: Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-09-19, 16:29:35
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-09-19, 14:43:33
STATUS QUO - "Mystery Song"
from the album 'Blue For You'

The party aint over yet you know  ;)

(and don't forget to watch Corrie on Friday  :D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-09-19, 17:54:33
Asia - Aqua

2. Who will stop the rain?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-09-19, 18:35:10
Arena - Pepper's Ghost, Tantalus ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-09-19, 20:27:40
Fischer-Z - The Worker

BTW...Cheers for the "Rock Of Faith" recommendation, Peter...it worked...!

BTBTW...Anybody got any knowledge of Geoff Downes solo releases, and recommendations...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Higgins III on Mon, 2005-09-19, 23:41:25
nightwish - nemo
Followed closly by:
Slipknot - duality
Rob zombie - scum of the earth
Gorillaz - Feel good inc
Lordi - devil is a loser
Lacuna coil - the prophet said
System of a down - Chop suey
Rick wakeman - Merlin the magician (piano solo)
A drum line to an american marching band (not bad may i add)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-09-20, 08:44:06
Spock's Beard - Gluttons For Punishment Live 05

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-09-20, 11:41:32

Salmon - When The Dust Settles. Great sympho-prog album. Alas, Salmon is disbanded.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-20, 12:20:39
Quote from: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-09-20, 11:41:32
Alas, Salmon is disbanded.

???  ???  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-20, 12:22:01
Cast - Nimbus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-20, 14:32:40
Karmakanic - Wheel Of Live / I'm listening to it over my headphones  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-20, 16:31:29
Devill Doll - Sacrilege Of Fatal Arms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-09-20, 18:14:45
Sonus Umbra-"Spiritual Vertigo"  This is a pretty good one. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Tue, 2005-09-20, 19:28:41
NP  Asia - Who Will Stop The Rain?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-09-20, 19:33:40
np>> Dream Theater - [Live At Budokan (Disc 3 of 3) #05] Pull Me Under [8:38]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-09-20, 20:04:49
Golden Earring - Violins
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-09-20, 20:40:05
Arena - Immortal ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-09-20, 22:37:41
np>> Sylvan - [Artificial Paradise #05] Timeless Traces [8:12]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-09-21, 12:39:35
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage, I love this CD, especially 'Solmon' is a great song.  8)  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-21, 15:48:07
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-09-21, 23:49:18
SEMISONIC - "Get A Grip"
from the album 'All About Chemistry'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-09-22, 01:24:08
Vitalij Kuprij - Extreme measures

Know this maniac, Matt?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-22, 07:07:08

Royal Hunt - Paper Blood. I'm quite disappointed. Alas... >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-09-22, 08:34:26
Dire Straits - Love Over Gold
Pendragon - Believe

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-09-22, 12:23:44
Threshold - Critical mass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-09-22, 14:58:03

Pendragon - Believe. Once again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-09-22, 16:00:18
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-09-22, 01:24:08
Vitalij Kuprij - Extreme measures

Know this maniac, Matt?

I've heard of him... metal keyboardist, I think...

Hang on...  <does a quick search on yahoo>

Yeah!  He's in Artension!  I havent heard any of his music, though.  Can you recommend any? :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-09-22, 16:05:32
STEALERS WHEEL - "Stuck In The Middle"
as played on the radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-09-22, 17:50:35
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-09-22, 18:37:59
Oh my doG...

(Dyslexic typo deliberate, mBTW...which one...? Smart-Arse...but I digress...!)

Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte...

...the 17 minute version of "Shadow Of The Hierophant" is....

...Bog-Smackingly Doog....!



OK....Opeth doesn't sound like my "cup-of-tea"... Quote: 'Not as much Growling as previous releases' ...? (Cheers, Loopy)

How are we recommending Glass Hammer...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-22, 19:04:49
Asia - Archiva 1

6. Boys from Diamond City
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-09-22, 21:16:39
Arena - Contagion  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-09-23, 08:21:14
Tangerine Dream - Ricochet
Black Sabbath - Heaven & Hell

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2005-09-23, 15:10:04
NP: Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb


  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Sérgio on Fri, 2005-09-23, 15:30:01
Ill Niño - Unreal (from the cd Revolution) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-09-23, 15:52:43
EUROPE - "The Final Countdown"
from the album 'The Final countdown'

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-09-23, 17:49:35
Shadowland-Through the Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-23, 18:14:21
Knight Area - The sun also rises

3. Conspiracy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-09-23, 20:42:28
IQ - The Seventh House  8)

I will be seeing theme Live in November hopefully  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-09-23, 21:14:39
SMASHING PUMPKINS - "Wound"
from the album 'Machina/The Machines Of God'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Pope on Sat, 2005-09-24, 12:37:58
Currently waking the neighbourhood...

The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
Deep Purple - Strange Kind Of Woman
Free - Little Bit Of Love
Atomic Rooster - Devil's Answer
Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein
Hawkwind - Silver Machine
The Gun - Race With The Devil
The Rattles - The Witch
Golden Earring - Radar Love
Ten Years After - Love Like A Man
Blackfoot Sue - Standing In The Road
Argent - Hold Your Head Up
Curved Air - Backstreet Love
Jethro Tull - Living In The Past
Family - In My Own Time
Medicine Head - Slip And Slide
Rare Bird - Sympathy
Manfred Manns Earth Band - Joybringer
Renaissance - Northern Lights
East Of Eden - Jig A Jig

All from "Progression - A progressive rock Anthology"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-09-24, 13:14:06
np>> Shadow Gallery - [Room V #13] Room V [7:44]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Pope on Sat, 2005-09-24, 14:29:40
Pink Floyd - Division Bell          8) ... Awesome!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2005-09-24, 15:15:09
Big Country - The Crossing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-09-24, 15:38:34

Signs - Source Code. Worthy dutch proggers. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-09-24, 16:50:26
Quote from: The Pope on Sat, 2005-09-24, 12:37:58
All from "Progression - A progressive rock Anthology"

That's a nice album... I wonder where I know that from...? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-09-24, 17:39:56
RADIOHEAD - "High And Dry"
from the album 'The Bends'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-09-24, 18:06:13
The Flower kings - @ life recording: Meet the Flower Kings.

Track: CD2-Circus Brimstone.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-09-24, 19:54:32
Just played: Asia - Archiva II.

NP: Toto - Runaway (a 1982 bootleg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-09-25, 00:49:03
Scrolling through this forum made me just realise: I don't have music on! :o
Let's see what I can do about that...

...

Bob Dylan - I want you
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-09-25, 00:57:51
And now playing This (http://www.frozenden.x3fusion.com/flash/weezer.html) Really funny stuff :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-09-25, 08:51:13

Scapeland Wish - Reason. Very, very well (though underrated).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-09-25, 09:49:22
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-09-25, 00:57:51
And now playing This (http://www.frozenden.x3fusion.com/flash/weezer.html) Really funny stuff :D

ROFL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-09-25, 12:18:27
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-25, 12:45:44
Asia - Silent nation

4. Blue moon monday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2005-09-25, 14:11:15
Porcupine Tree - Staircase Infinities
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-25, 14:30:08
Orphan Project - Orphanfound  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-09-25, 15:38:47
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-09-25, 00:57:51
And now playing This (http://www.frozenden.x3fusion.com/flash/weezer.html) Really funny stuff :D

Amazing! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-09-25, 16:06:25

  Threshold - Hypothetical.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-09-25, 16:17:26
Ray Wilson unplugged something or other.  He has done excellent acoustic versions of Mama, In the Air Tonight, I know what I like, and he's now doing a really cool rendition of Carpet Crawl.  I had no idea he was this good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sun, 2005-09-25, 17:13:28
NP: Arena - The Visitor       



  ;D :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-09-25, 18:22:43
Queen - The miracle

4. I want it all
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sun, 2005-09-25, 19:41:19
Marillion - Holidays In Eden        07. Waiting To Happen



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-09-25, 19:44:07
I'm in a vicious-oldie-mood today...

Right now: Genesis - Supper's Ready.
Next: Pink Floyd - Echoes.

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:04:07
before Scapeland Wish - The Ghost Of Autumn

now Scapeland Wish - Reason  ::) I think Reason is better than their previous release  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:30:09
Stream of Passion - Deceiver.

Great job, Arjen...

*ola*

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:34:29
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:30:09
Stream of Passion - Deceiver.

Great job, Arjen...

*ola*

MAD.  8)

:o I knew I still had to buy something, thank you maddox for reminding me  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:36:58
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:34:29
:o I knew I still had to buy something, thank you maddox for reminding me  :-*

You're welcome  ;). Though the release date is somewhere in October.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-09-26, 05:21:33
[now Scapeland Wish - Reason  ::) I think Reason is better than their previous release  :-*
Quote

  Agree.  ;) Unfortunately, their website doesn't answer anymore.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-26, 12:40:53
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2005-09-25, 20:30:09
Stream of Passion - Deceiver.

Great job, Arjen...

*ola*

MAD.  8)
Is it out already? ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-09-26, 12:44:13

  Retroheads - Retrospective. A great album. IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-09-26, 15:02:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-26, 12:40:53
Is it out already? ???
Nope. The song 'Deceiver' is a free download on the Stream of Passion website.

The album 'Embrace the storm' will be released on October 24th. But I got a mail on the Ayreon list that it has already leaked on the internet  >:(.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-09-26, 17:00:47
Now: Arena - The Visitor (of The Visitor)
Next: Arena - A Crack In The Ice (of The Visitor) ;D

Yup, I like The Visitor.
Magnificent music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-09-26, 18:04:43
Pendragon - Believe

3. Wisdom of Solomon  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-09-26, 19:46:08
Hackett's Spectral Mournings (sic)....

...oh happy daze...   8)


BTW, anyone got any Glass Hammer or Geoff Downes' solo stuff recommendations...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-09-26, 20:03:34
Green Day - Nimrod
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-09-26, 20:23:06
Pendragon-Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-09-26, 22:17:56
I'm a bit of an epic-freak:

The Tangent - The world that we drive through 18m22s

MAD.  8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-09-27, 14:50:11
EAGLES - "Hotel California"
as played on the radio! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-09-27, 19:14:41
Ambeon - Fate of a dreamer

3. High
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-09-27, 19:17:52
Lacuna Coil - Unleashed Memories 8)

Just bought it and it sounds good :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-09-27, 21:27:35
Salem Hill-"Nobody's Gold"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-09-27, 21:49:20
Nils Petter Molvaer / Solid Ether / Kakonita
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-09-27, 22:37:58
Godspeed You Black Emperor! / Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven! / Storm

The music is as epic as the band name and album title  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-28, 08:18:28
Dio - Holy Diver
The Cult - Dreamtime

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-09-28, 10:43:08

  Dead Heroes Club - same title debut. Not bad at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-28, 12:33:02
Bloodhound Gang - Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo

funny ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-09-28, 18:03:51
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-09-28, 08:18:28
Dio - Holy Diver

(http://the-ricochet.net/files/horns.gif) :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-28, 18:25:32
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Borrowed an album from my little sis. Sounds great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-09-28, 18:34:02
Ayreon - Flight of the migrator

2. Dawn of a million souls  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Wed, 2005-09-28, 19:05:21
Marillion - Fugazi


;D 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-28, 19:55:01
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-09-28, 18:34:02
Ayreon - Flight of the migrator

2. Dawn of a million souls  8)
One of the best songs ever imo 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-09-28, 19:57:49
Salva - A Handful Of Earth / Neoprogressive Rock from Sweden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-28, 20:27:16
Epica - Consign to Oblivion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-09-28, 20:48:13
Millenium (Polen) - Interdead / it's their 4th studio album and  :o wau, they did a great job  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-09-29, 18:05:28
about Ayreon - Dawn of a million souls

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-09-28, 19:55:01
One of the best songs ever imo 8)
Agreed!  :)

np: Bobby Kimball - Rise up

4. Is it over
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-09-29, 18:25:36
Arena-"The Visitor"

After reading that great post by Erik on this site I had to go back to this album for a few more listens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-09-30, 08:40:31
I'm listening to Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
CD 2.
7. About To Crash

It's getting better...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-09-30, 12:37:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2005-09-30, 08:40:31
I'm listening to Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
CD 2.
7. About To Crash

It's getting better...
That's a great album! One of my DT fav's!

np -> Kamelot again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-30, 13:57:35
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

5. Guardian of my soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-30, 14:41:31
Threshold - Wounded land

7. Siege of Baghdad
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-09-30, 15:32:04

Threshold - Replica.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-09-30, 18:47:34
Marillion - Kayleigh (Compilation)

1. Grendel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-09-30, 21:18:10
DR. & THE MEDICS  "Spirit In The Sky"
as played on the radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-09-30, 21:24:33
Rocket Scientists-Brutal Architecture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-01, 13:15:11
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-09-30, 21:24:33
Rocket Scientists-Brutal Architecture
Great album!

Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture (bonus cd)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-10-01, 14:17:20
I'm not really playing something now.
But I'm listening to the beat of my Yamaha DGX-205 Keyboard. :D

Nah, serious though:
I was listening to Dream Theater - Octavarium

2. The Answer Lies within

Even my mother doesn't dislike this one. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-01, 14:35:22
Status Quo - 12 Gold Bars

9. Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Sat, 2005-10-01, 17:07:14
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-10-01, 18:35:18
Marillion - Marillion.com

Track: Interior Lulu

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-01, 18:40:39
Quote from: Vanderwoude on Sat, 2005-10-01, 17:07:14
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House
I ordered this album yesterday.

np: IQ - Dark Matter

1. Sacred Sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-10-01, 19:32:15
I'm listening to Opera Fanatica

The keyboards are GREAT!!!
My compliments to Clive!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Sat, 2005-10-01, 20:07:30
Petra Berger - Eternal Woman

3. Boadicea

It's a dutch female singer. Her music is a mix between rock and classic instruments with opera vocals.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-10-01, 21:14:34
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: Go The Way You Go

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-10-02, 10:57:25
Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element pt. 1

Track: Ashes.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sun, 2005-10-02, 17:46:01
 ;D Arena - Opera Fanatica   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-02, 19:03:50
After Forever's newest 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-02, 21:07:54
Arena - Pride  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: elisabeta on Sun, 2005-10-02, 21:39:16
Kaizers Orchestra - Klapp dine hender
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-10-03, 13:43:25
The Cure - Pornography
Mike Oldfield - Light & Shade

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-10-03, 18:18:15
Quidam - Surevival  ::) I like the music, but I like the musicstyle from previous releases more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-10-03, 18:20:06
Pendragon - The World

2. The Voyager
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-03, 19:07:35
PINK FLOYD - "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)"
as played on the radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-10-03, 19:31:46
Lighthouse Family - High

I don't know which album it's from. I found this somewhere on my pc.
Reminds me of the good ol' days.
I Remember I was shopping with my mom in a local supermarket when I heard this song first.
I didn't attend school yet back then, indeed the good ol' days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-03, 20:19:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2005-10-03, 19:31:46
Lighthouse Family - High

I don't know which album it's from. I found this somewhere on my pc.
Reminds me of the good ol' days.
I Remember I was shopping with my mom in a local supermarket when I heard this song first.
I didn't attend school yet back then, indeed the good ol' days.
*cough* (http://www.thelighthousefamily.com/)

NP -> Asrai
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-10-03, 20:58:12
Erik Norlander-Into the Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-10-03, 21:07:22
np>> Stream of Passion - [Embrace the Storm #03] Deceiver [5:09]

If only the rest of this album would be in my hands by now...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-03, 21:33:17
ERIK NORLANDER - "Ion Metamorphosis"
As downloaded from the Alesis website as a demo song for the ALESIS 'Ion' synthesizer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-10-03, 21:39:06
Spocks Beard - Gluttons for Punishment.

Track: A Flash Before My Eyes prt 7: Of The Beauty of it All

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-10-03, 22:09:11
Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-10-04, 08:45:33
Gene Loves Jezebel - Exploding Girl
The Mission - Aura

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Tue, 2005-10-04, 14:22:02
IQ - Dark Matter

Track: Harvest Of Souls  :o  :o  :o

"And when the eys of children
see past the ones left standing
and the time has surely come
to understand who we are"...........   :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Tue, 2005-10-04, 15:11:47
... ok IQ out.... and what is coming in??

Roger Waters: Ca Ira - ACT 3 - Scene 2

Very first listening... it's really not an easy-listening, especially for me, not used to opera..... anyway I think it would be a very nice experience to attend it in the forthcoming date in Rome.....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-04, 16:40:14
JUDAS PRIEST - "Electric Eye"
from the album 'Screaming For Vengeance'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Tue, 2005-10-04, 17:55:21
Circus Brimstone - Live - Brimstoned In Europe

Track: "Cosmic Lodge".......

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-10-04, 18:46:37
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-10-03, 21:07:22
np>> Stream of Passion - [Embrace the Storm #03] Deceiver [5:09]

If only the rest of this album would be in my hands by now...!
:D. Patience. Just three more weeks.

np: Threshold - Wounded land

8. Keep it with mine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Tue, 2005-10-04, 18:55:23
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-10-03, 21:07:22
np>> Stream of Passion - [Embrace the Storm #03] Deceiver [5:09]

If only the rest of this album would be in my hands by now...!

.... tomorrow I'll get it....  ;D ;D 8) 8)
.... I'll keep you informed.....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-10-04, 19:24:57
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-10-04, 19:27:52
Edera - Settings for a Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-10-04, 23:18:19
Quote from: Spad on Tue, 2005-10-04, 18:55:23
.... tomorrow I'll get it....  ;D ;D 8) 8)
.... I'll keep you informed.....

I know some reviewers, too, but none of them would lend me a hand with this album..... tsk tsk tsk.... or there aren't any press pre-releases at all... but then there are a few reviews out already.... gnarfmpfgrml....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-10-05, 04:41:15

Metamorphosis - Then All Was Silent. Very well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Wed, 2005-10-05, 09:56:07
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2005-10-04, 23:18:19
I know some reviewers, too, but none of them would lend me a hand with this album..... tsk tsk tsk.... or there aren't any press pre-releases at all... but then there are a few reviews out already.... gnarfmpfgrml....

I'm not a reviewer, and I won't get it from a reviewer.....  ;)  ;) don't ask me where the CD comes from..... I don't really know!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Wed, 2005-10-05, 10:03:36
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-10-04, 19:24:57
Neal Morse - Testimony

YEEAAAHHHHH!!! One of most beautiful concept I've ever listened to....... Neal Morse is a real genius!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Wed, 2005-10-05, 16:13:00
Dream Theater - Octavarium

04. I Walk Beside you

(The lyrics are a lot less evil than other metal songs  ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-05, 17:13:50
Quote from: Spad on Wed, 2005-10-05, 10:03:36
YEEAAAHHHHH!!! One of most beautiful concept I've ever listened to....... Neal Morse is a real genius!!!

Christian ProgRock.
Nice invention.
I should give it a listen sometime.

The album 'Octavarium' is one of the best albums I've heard last days. I should get more into ProgMetal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Wed, 2005-10-05, 17:54:55
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-05, 17:13:50

....  I should get more into ProgMetal.


... you should try Shadow Gallery (if haven't yet of course... )...... simply great!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-10-05, 18:38:06
Ultravox - The Collection

5. Vienna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Wed, 2005-10-05, 18:38:57
Solar - Dark Places

2. Psycho

In one word: increddible, the whole album is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-05, 19:20:13
Quote from: Vanderwoude on Wed, 2005-10-05, 18:38:57
Solar - Dark Places

2. Psycho

In one word: increddible, the whole album is.

Indeed, my friend, indeed.

Oh and I'm listening to

Solar - Dark Places

2. Psycho

;D *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-05, 22:11:27
So you are siamese twins? :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-10-06, 08:42:40
Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Zep - 3

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Thu, 2005-10-06, 13:59:43
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Track: 2) Passion

uuahhhhhhhaaaa GREAT!!

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Thu, 2005-10-06, 14:55:24
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-05, 22:11:27
So you are siamese twins? :P
No, and the idea was mine  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-10-06, 18:32:10
Pendragon - 9:15 Live

7. The black knight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-06, 22:54:46
Ayreon - August Fire

Heather Findley... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-10-07, 08:39:00
Pure Reason Revolution - Cautionary Tales For The Brave

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Fri, 2005-10-07, 17:16:17
Ayreon - Human Equation CD 1

02. Day two - Isolation

I haven't formed my opinion on the album yet, but I am pretty curious about it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-10-07, 17:23:57
Ayreon - The Human Equation
CD 1

4 - Day four: Mystery


No, I'm not a siamese twin... ;)
Vanderwoude and I listen to the same music, same taste of music.
We talk to each other everyday on school, about music and life (which is mostly the same ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 17:25:47
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #03] Lazarus [4:18]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-10-07, 17:36:41
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 17:25:47
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #03] Lazarus [4:18]

A VERY GOOD SONG!!!

My father heard it and said it was a really good song. He hates the rest of Porcupine Tree though...
But I can talk hours with my dad about Genesis, he loves it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:08:48
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-06, 22:54:46
Ayreon - August Fire

Heather Findley... :)
??? On which Ayreon album is this song?

np: Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the blue

6. Starlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:42:40
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:08:48
??? On which Ayreon album is this song?

I was thinking the same thing,.... over and over since I first read it....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:45:42
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:42:40
I was thinking the same thing,.... over and over since I first read it....

Heh, google is your friend... I don't have the singles...
http://www.mostly-autumn.com/news.html
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:58:32
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-10-07, 18:45:42
Heh, google is your friend... I don't have the singles...
http://www.mostly-autumn.com/news.html

Where would we be without Google? Thnx!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-10-08, 22:24:20
SURVIVOR - "Eye Of The Tiger"
as played on the radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-10-08, 22:57:27
ERIC IDLE -"Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"
as played on the radio


(Cue Lady_Reaper prancing around the room...) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Higgins III on Sun, 2005-10-09, 00:48:01
Afro Celt - Whirl-y-reel beard and sandals mix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-10-09, 08:19:32
Tangerine Dream - White Eagle
Motorhead - Complete BBC Sessions
Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Sun, 2005-10-09, 12:39:27
Quote from: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-10-09, 08:19:32
Tangerine Dream - White Eagle
Motorhead - Complete BBC Sessions
Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding

;D

... Moonloop, the first man with three pairs of ears!!  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Higgins III on Sun, 2005-10-09, 12:40:57
Lordi - devil is a loser
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:37:28
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

6. Space:1999
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:51:34
Quote from: Spad on Sun, 2005-10-09, 12:39:27
... Moonloop, the first man with three pairs of ears!!  ;D  ;D


You should see me watching DVDs  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:54:20
I don't know were I'm listening to, it's a cd of my cousin, he mentioned the artist, but I forgot  ::)

Sounds... nice though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:57:12
Let's have a closer look on the cd, eh...

It's:
Tom Waits - Rain Dogs

Even the tracks are listed on it!  :o
8. Hang Down Your Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-09, 14:54:37
GENESIS - "Supper's Ready"
from the album 'Foxtrot'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Sun, 2005-10-09, 15:15:06
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-09, 14:54:37
GENESIS - "Supper's Ready"
from the album 'Foxtrot'

I've heard that Supper's Ready is a wonderful epic, I have it in mp3 somewhere, ( :o) Maybe I should listen to it sometime, maybe this afternoon  :P

np:

The Urbane - Neon
6. Immaculate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Sun, 2005-10-09, 16:08:25
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia.....

following on from having just listened to Porcupine Tree - Deadwing, and next up is Porcupine Tree - Warszawa......

anyone see a pattern here?  ::)

Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-09, 19:17:38
ANATHEMA - "Don't Look Too Far"
from the album 'Judgement'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:10:40
Quote from: Moonloop on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:51:34
You should see me watching DVDs  ;D

.... I hope with three plasma per time!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:13:33
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways

3. Moon Touches Your Shoulder


An amazing piece of music. Actually the whole album is great, one of PT's best in my opinion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:46:02
Quote from: Vanderwoude on Sun, 2005-10-09, 13:57:12
Let's have a closer look on the cd, eh...

It's:
Tom Waits - Rain Dogs

Even the tracks are listed on it!  :o
8. Hang Down Your Head

Wicked stuff!  I have most of Tom Waits' albums and they are brilliant.  An acquired taste maybe but once acquired ...  8)

I would recommend Heartattack and Vine, Blue Valentines, Mule Variations, Bone Machine, Small Change ... but possibly not The Black Rider (very hard to listen to!)

BTW ... listening to Jethro Tull's Songs from the Wood at the moment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:59:26
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:46:02
Wicked stuff!  I have most of Tom Waits' albums and they are brilliant.  An acquired taste maybe but once acquired ...  8)

I would recommend Heartattack and Vine, Blue Valentines, Mule Variations, Bone Machine, Small Change ... but possibly not The Black Rider (very hard to listen to!)

BTW ... listening to Jethro Tull's Songs from the Wood at the moment


My dad is really into Jethro Tull.

And both my uncles like Tom Waits, I only heard 'Little Drop Of Poison'. But I don't like that raw voice.


I'm still listening to The Sky Moves Sideways by Porcupine Tree.

6. The Sky Moves Sideways (Alternative Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-10-10, 05:56:06

Carptree - "Man Made Machine". Excellent swedish prog!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Mon, 2005-10-10, 08:32:17
Dream Theater - Live at the Budokan

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Mon, 2005-10-10, 11:06:19
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2005-10-09, 23:59:26
My dad is really into Jethro Tull.

And both my uncles like Tom Waits, I only heard 'Little Drop Of Poison'. But I don't like that raw voice.


That's really a funny coinsedence  :D, I'm getting more curious now about that kind of music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-10, 15:00:29
VNV NATION - "Joy"
from the album 'Praise The Fallen'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-10-10, 15:34:11
I'm listening to the last song of the last album of Dream Theater.

I think this is the best song I've heard ever. Musically it's great, lyrics: I'm not sure. But there's so much in it!

When you listen to the lyrics you can hear something really cool.
Each part represents a song from the album.
Root = The Root Of All Evil
Second = These Answer Lies Within
Third = These Walls
Fourth = I Walk Beside You
And so forth and so on.

When LaBrie sings the particular songs you can hear samples from these songs if you listen carefully!

Root:
Our deadly sins feel his mortal wrath
Remove all obstacles from our path

Second:
Asking questions, search for clues
The answer's been right in front of you

Third:
We try to break through, long to connect
We fall on death ears with failed muted breath

Fourth:
Loyalty, trust, faith in desire
Carries love through each darkest fire

Fifth:
Tortured insanity, smothering hell
Try to escape but to no avail

Sixth:
They call them admirers, claim they adore
Drain all your life blood but begging for more

Seventh:
Innocent phantoms for merciless crimes
I'll pray to some madness for repulsive designs

Octavarium:
Step out of step and try controlling my fate
When you finally start living it's become to late


A MASTERPIECE.


But Genesis is still my favourite band, followed by Arena, and then Dream Theater perhaps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-10, 16:55:23
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-10-10, 18:07:46
Pendragon - Believe

4. The wishing well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-10, 21:01:36
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - "Lucky Man"
from the album 'Emerson, Lake & Palmer'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-10-11, 08:35:27
Motorhead - No Sleep til Hammersmith (2CD version)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-10-11, 13:15:58
This afternoon I'm alone at my office.

Just played: Wetton & Downes - Icon

np: Camel - Harbour of tears

still to come: Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
                    IQ - Dark Matter

My collegues should leave more often  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 13:34:15
Dream Theater - Train of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-10-11, 15:06:56
Quote from: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 13:34:15
Dream Theater - Train of Thought

   Is it just a parody to Metallica?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 15:14:08
ooooh, so many answers - most of them short and involving swear words lol!!!

To be honest, the first DT album I heard was Images and Words.....and hated it, couldn't stand all the fretboard/keyboard masturbation

Then I read a review of Train of Thought talking about how it was a heavy/"crunchy" album so I thought I'd try it.....and I love it! Liked it so much I bought the rest, liked most of them as well and am going to see them at the end of the month.

Wish they'd do more like this, although Octavarium is very good as well!

Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 17:16:20
Just finished Contagion - Now playing Pepper's Ghost - in preparation of Thursday's gig!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-11, 21:20:07
DREAM THEATER - "A Change Of Seasons"
from the tide-you-over-till-the-next-album release 'A Change Of Seasons' ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-10-11, 22:06:15
Under the Sun-Under the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 23:09:44
Pink Floyd - DSOTM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-10-12, 08:56:40
Rush - Moving Pictures

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Wed, 2005-10-12, 10:43:46
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2005-10-11, 23:09:44
Pink Floyd - DSOTM

soon to be heard performed in it's entirety by Dream Theater!!! Can't wait for that gig, 25th October here we come!

Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: TomSawYa on Wed, 2005-10-12, 11:01:12
Quote from: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-10-12, 08:56:40
Rush - Moving Pictures

;D

8)

Do you know www.rushradio.org (http://www.rushradio.org) ? 24 hours non-stop for the working man !

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-10-12, 12:19:47
Quote from: TomSawYa on Wed, 2005-10-12, 11:01:12
8)

Do you know www.rushradio.org (http://www.rushradio.org) ? 24 hours non-stop for the working man !



Cheers for that - I only have PC access at work though so that kinda rules it out  ;D

Currently almost wetting myself over the forthcoming R30 2DVD/2CD set  8)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-12, 12:38:11
DT - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-12, 17:32:25
Liquid Tension Experiment - Three Minute Warning

I think I've got to vomit...... :-[

Nah, this music is...err... difficult to get into.

I like the rest on the LTE 1 album though
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-10-12, 18:07:45
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

3. The Shattered Room  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Pope on Wed, 2005-10-12, 19:25:45
Catch with a frisby! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2005-10-12, 20:44:12
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-09-26, 19:46:08
Hackett's Spectral Mournings (sic)....

...oh happy daze...   8)


BTW, anyone got any Glass Hammer or Geoff Downes' solo stuff recommendations...?
NP-> Geoff Downes and The New Dance Orchestra - The World Service....couldn't get any recommendations / reactions from anybody / any site, so i thought that I'd punt for it....well chill-out stuff, and ironically, IMHO, a better first-buy than the other disc that I bought, ergo "The Collection"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Wed, 2005-10-12, 22:08:33
NP: Marillion - the space...  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-12, 22:09:47
SALLY OLDFIELD - "Mirrors"
from the album 'Flaming Star'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-10-13, 09:11:25
Neal Morse - Inner Circle Vol 3

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-10-13, 09:23:52

  Marillion - Misplaced Childhood. Prog-classics.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Thu, 2005-10-13, 16:23:26
The Flower Kings - Flower Power (1st CD)

Track: Garden Of Dreams

(all that speaking about epics and long albums...... this is the result!!!)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Thu, 2005-10-13, 17:35:53
Frameshift - An Absence Of Empathy

4. I Killed You

(this song isn't too happy for me  :P)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-10-13, 17:51:05
IQ - Widow's Peak (from Progarchives.com)

Today I got an email that the album 'The Seventh House' was shipped today. Can't wait till tomorrow ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Thu, 2005-10-13, 18:59:03
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-10-13, 17:51:05
Today I got an email that the album 'The Seventh House' was shipped today. Can't wait till tomorrow ;).

...ooohhh what a masterpiece!!!  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-10-13, 19:49:46
NP-> Saga - The Chapters (Live)...so far, so fudging brilliant....

Previously on Chateau Gelert's Jukebox was Lindisfarne - The Best Of....a bit blues-heavy, but interspersed with some decent tiot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-10-13, 20:00:34
ARENA - 'Pepper's Ghost'
in its entirety.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Thu, 2005-10-13, 22:01:00
Marillion - live at Rockpalast ('85)
Jigsaw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-10-13, 22:02:09
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2005-10-13, 22:32:06
Paatos / Kallocain / Look At Us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-10-14, 08:31:12
Flower Kings - Fan Club CD 2005

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-10-14, 09:38:56

  Yellow Matter Custard = Mike Portnoy, Neil Morse, Paul Gilbert and Matt Bissonette are playing BEATLES alive.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Fri, 2005-10-14, 10:22:02
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-10-14, 08:31:12
Flower Kings - Fan Club CD 2005

;D

... how does it sounds? I'm not signed on the fan club but I really adore The Flower Kings.....
is it good stuff??
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-10-14, 11:34:02
Quote from: Spad on Fri, 2005-10-14, 10:22:02
... how does it sounds? I'm not signed on the fan club but I really adore The Flower Kings.....
is it good stuff??

It's the 3rd Fan Club CD so far. The first two were ok but nothing special, this however is REALLY good. 9 tracks and 62 minutes, 6 of the tracks being written by Roine Stolt. (one track is by a Thomas Bodin produced band called "Moon Safari" who's debut CD is out soon - very impressive track too).

It's a very mellow, relaxed 62 mins with some great laid back guitarwork and quite jazzy in places. To be honest, I think it's far superior to the last TFK album "Adam & Eve" which is the first one of theirs which I haven't really liked.

Think it's 25 Euros to join. Well worth it IMHO  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Fri, 2005-10-14, 12:19:20
Quote from: Moonloop on Fri, 2005-10-14, 11:34:02
It's the 3rd Fan Club CD so far. The first two were ok but nothing special, this however is REALLY good. 9 tracks and 62 minutes, 6 of the tracks being written by Roine Stolt. (one track is by a Thomas Bodin produced band called "Moon Safari" who's debut CD is out soon - very impressive track too).

It's a very mellow, relaxed 62 mins with some great laid back guitarwork and quite jazzy in places. To be honest, I think it's far superior to the last TFK album "Adam & Eve" which is the first one of theirs which I haven't really liked.

Think it's 25 Euros to join. Well worth it IMHO  ;D

... thanks for the precious infos!! I'm planning for sure to join in...  :D  :D

I'm sorry you didn't like A&E..... but I perfectly undestand you.... I also was very disappointed at the first listening and even when, on their 10th anniversary tour, they play A&E in almost its entirety  leaving out some great classics.... But then, listening after listening, I learned to hardly love the great melodies of Love Supreme and even the other epic, Drivers Seat while tracks like Vempire's View keep on annoying me.....  :(

Bye.
Spad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-14, 12:28:06
About IQ - The seventh house:
Quote from: Spad on Thu, 2005-10-13, 18:59:03
...ooohhh what a masterpiece!!!  *ola*
I expect that I can second that, after hearing it. Still waiting for the postman :(.

np: Camel - Harbour of Tears

12. Coming of age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-14, 12:35:02
DT - Surrounded
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-10-14, 13:10:18
Arena - Unlocking The Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-14, 13:18:51
Toto - Runaway bootleg

9. Afraid of love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-10-14, 15:22:24

  Salem Hill - Be. These guys are much better now than their countrymen as Spock's Beard and Dream Theater.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-10-14, 15:30:58
U2 - "One"
from the album 'Achtung Baby'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-14, 18:36:09
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-10-14, 15:30:58
U2 - "One"
from the album 'Achtung Baby'
Sounds like Austin Powers speaking german :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-10-14, 18:40:33
Clarion Call - The Next Big Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-14, 19:05:47
The Visitor 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-10-14, 23:17:29
VDGG - Pawn Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-10-15, 00:15:48
Di-rect - Free (to change to world)

Simple song, but really uplifting :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-10-15, 16:12:35
KICK - "Streets Of Shame"
from the album 'Consider This...'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-15, 18:25:44
IQ - The Seventh House

1. The Wrong Side of Weird

First spin, I already knew this fantastic song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Lady_Reaper on Sat, 2005-10-15, 20:04:18
Now Playing - Adam and the Ants - Goody two shoes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Sat, 2005-10-15, 21:52:47
Quote from: Lady_Reaper on Sat, 2005-10-15, 20:04:18
Now Playing - Adam and the Ants - Goody two shoes

Now that is one hell of a now playing!!!!!! I grew up to that...still have the 7" single somewhere and still love his music


Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-10-15, 22:47:31
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...But Not Here.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-10-15, 23:19:14
Threshold - Subsurface  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-16, 11:53:06
IQ - The Seventh House

5. Shooting Angels

This really is great music  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-16, 21:14:41
ARENA - "Tears In The Rain"
fro the album 'The Visitor'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-16, 21:29:55
earlier Kino - Picture
then Pendragon - believe
and now Arena Immortal?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Mon, 2005-10-17, 13:42:23
Mostly Autumn - Live at the Grand Opera House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-17, 14:48:32
Jabberwocky

I'm very curious :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-17, 17:17:26
REPUBLICA - "From Rush Hour With Love"
from the album 'Speed Ballads'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-17, 17:19:04
Arena - Live - Crying for Help VII

I guess I'll be playing a lot of Arena the next few days :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-10-17, 18:40:57
Genesis - Foxtrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Mon, 2005-10-17, 18:46:58
It Bites - once around the world

:)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-17, 18:55:26
Arena - Valley of the Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-10-17, 19:15:56
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-10-17, 20:38:50
Erik Norlander - Into the Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2005-10-17, 21:41:11
Arena - Immortal?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-10-17, 22:22:28
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-17, 14:48:32
I'm very curious
100% Ack

NP-> David Bowie - Heathen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Tue, 2005-10-18, 09:10:10
Quote from: Invisible_Jen on Mon, 2005-10-17, 18:46:58
It Bites - once around the world

:)

Class album  8)

NP - Fiona Apple : Extraordinary Machine

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-10-18, 12:37:52
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-17, 14:48:32
Jabberwocky

I'm very curious :)
Well, it's something very different from Arena, and it took a little getting used to, but I like it very much.

NP -> Arena - Solomon (live from Welcome to the Stage)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-18, 13:43:17
Fates Warning - Still Life...on disc 2 now, fantastic album

Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-18, 14:49:06
Pagan's Mind - Enigmatic Calling on now!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-10-18, 16:45:25
Arena - Don't forget to breath
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Erendis on Tue, 2005-10-18, 17:16:33

Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb sun (song and album...)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-10-18, 17:25:21
Quote from: Erendis on Tue, 2005-10-18, 17:16:33

Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb sun (song and album...)



Nice!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-10-18, 18:21:48
John Wetton - Battle lines

1. Right where I wanted to be
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Tue, 2005-10-18, 19:14:28
NP: Arena - The Visitor  :)

(I'm still dreaming about last sunday @ de Boerderij ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-18, 23:26:22
Theme tune to 'Knightmare'
downloaded.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-10-19, 06:44:34
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2005-10-18, 18:21:48
John Wetton - Battle lines

  Good choice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Wed, 2005-10-19, 08:45:04
Enchant - Blueprint of the World

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 12:51:45
Quote from: Invisible_Jen on Tue, 2005-10-18, 19:14:28
NP: Arena - The Visitor  :)

(I'm still dreaming about last sunday @ de Boerderij ;D)

You too?

NP - William Tell Overture ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-19, 16:25:36
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-18, 23:26:22
Theme tune to 'Knightmare'
downloaded.

The game Knightmare??

I don't know any other knightmares...


NP: Genesis - Abacab
5. Dodo/Lurker

Amazing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-10-19, 18:47:23
Drama - Stigmata Of Change  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-19, 20:02:27
EAGLES - "Hotel California"
from the album 'Hotel California'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:21:21
Keane / Hopes And Fears / This Is The Last Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:32:36
Sylvan - Encounters I already like this first CD of Sylvan very much  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:34:17
Hmm, let's have a look...

I will be playing Racoon in a few seconds...

...

NP -> Racoon - Till Monkeys Fly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:43:32
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-19, 16:25:36
The game Knightmare??
I don't know any other knightmares...
No, there used to be a TV program called Knightmare here in England (late 80's - early 90's I think!)

I used to love it!

It was Virtual Reality based; three people would guide their friend around a Virtual World on a quest for a Shield, Sword, or Cup.

Excellent! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:48:51
This (http://www.knightmare.com/) Knightmare?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:51:28
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:48:51
This (http://www.knightmare.com/) Knightmare?

YES!!


WOW!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:52:16
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:51:28
YES!!


WOW!! ;D
Soooo... KBM will be busy the next hour :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2005-10-20, 09:20:40
Hmmm I used to play a game that's called Knightmare.

It was a game for the MSX-computer.
Knightmare
Knightmare 2: Maze of Galious
Brilliant.


Erhhm... yes...

actually I'm not playing any songs at the moment... I just came out of my bed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2005-10-20, 09:22:25
Elbow - Leaders of the Free World

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-20, 12:31:02
Bots Feat. Ali B. - 7 dagen lang

It's a mix between a dutch classic and rap/hip hop and it actually sounds good :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-10-20, 13:08:12
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-20, 12:31:02
Bots Feat. Ali B. - 7 dagen lang

It's a mix between a dutch classic and rap/hip hop and it actually sounds good :)

yeeha, hippie classic. was wollen wir trinken, sieben tage lang, was wollen wir trinken, so ein durst!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-20, 17:07:41
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2005-10-20, 13:08:12
yeeha, hippie classic. was wollen wir trinken, sieben tage lang, was wollen wir trinken, so ein durst!
So, is it a german song or dutch or something else?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2005-10-20, 17:11:12
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-20, 17:07:41
So, is it a german song or dutch or something else?

Well, I know it back from my early teen days. Must've been late 70s or so, and I only know the German version...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-10-20, 18:51:32
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Disc One - Track V: The Decision Tree (We're alive)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-10-20, 19:49:57
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-19, 22:52:16
Soooo... KBM will be busy the next hour :P

I was!  ...then I found myself to be rather tired, and went to bed.  There should be more nostalgic sites on the internet! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-10-21, 10:04:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-10-20, 19:49:57
I was!  ...then I found myself to be rather tired, and went to bed.  There should be more nostalgic sites on the internet! :D

Yup, not so long ago I discovered this website:
http://www.zeichentrickserien.de/wickie.htm
I only know the Dutch version though.
This brings memories to me.

http://www.kindertv.org/index.php
Or this one in general... a Dutch site...





Now playing:
The Wickie de Viking Tune.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-21, 12:02:12
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-21, 12:45:47
Transatlantic, the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-21, 12:58:41
More than this - The Best of Bryan Ferry + Roxy Music

1. Virginia plain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-21, 14:24:38
Erik Norlander - Threshold

2. Neurosaur
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Fri, 2005-10-21, 14:35:46
Porucpine Tree - playlist on my iPod
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-10-21, 14:42:49
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream

04. Pure Narcotic


Genesis influence I think
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-21, 16:40:59
Putting in now: Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-10-21, 18:01:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-21, 16:40:59
Putting in now: Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

:o It is still not released, or s it  ??? release date was set on the 24.10.05  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-21, 18:18:59
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2005-10-21, 18:01:41
:o It is still not released, or s it  ??? release date was set on the 24.10.05  ::)
Well I got it ;) Maybe the 24th is the date in Germany?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2005-10-21, 18:41:11
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-10-21, 18:18:59
Well I got it ;) Maybe the 24th is the date in Germany?
Nope sorry  :-[ the release date is also for germany today  ;D and I just ordered it  ;)

Soon I will be listening to Silvan - Deliverence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-21, 19:50:24
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

4. I'll keep on dreaming

Plato was really fast, I also received my (signed) version today. I have played it twice on my 5.1 system, perfect! Now I play the cd  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-10-21, 23:48:50
FEAR FACTORY - "Zero Signal"
from the album 'Demanufacture'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-10-22, 07:06:22

  Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail. Classics.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2005-10-22, 14:16:43
Killing Joke - Brighter than a Thousand Suns.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-22, 16:45:04
Just played: IQ - The Seventh House

np: Arena - Songs from the lions cage

4. Crying for help II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-10-22, 16:51:27
ALANIS MORISSETTE - "Crazy"
as played on the radio.

(Good cover, actually!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-23, 13:23:33
Just played Genesis - Selling England By The Pound  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-23, 14:44:45
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-23, 13:23:33
Just played Genesis - Selling England By The Pound  8)

I think that's my favourite Genesis album.


NP: Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (Official Soundtrack)
7. A Knife In The Dark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2005-10-23, 15:03:58
Triana / El Patio / Abre La Puerta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Sun, 2005-10-23, 18:08:18
Nightwish - Once
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-23, 18:16:21
After Forever - Remagine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-23, 18:39:05
Stream Of Passion - Deceiver

From their official site.


Yes, this sounds OK to me.
(Thanks Appelmoes?? for opening that topic about them ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-23, 19:42:43
THE VENUS HUNTERS - "Starburst"
from the soundtrack to 'Hunting Venus'

80's magic! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-23, 20:46:16
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

9. Breathing again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2005-10-24, 09:53:22
Insomnium - In The Halls of Awaiting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Mon, 2005-10-24, 14:01:22
Dream Theater - 6 Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-24, 17:54:04
THE WHO - "Pinball Wizard"
from the album 'Tommy'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-24, 18:00:25
That's such a cool song!

NP - Arena - Crack in the Ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Vanderwoude on Mon, 2005-10-24, 19:33:32
I'm in my Dream Theater period, so...

n.p. Dream Theater - Octavarium
05. Panic Attack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-24, 19:35:46
Nolan and Wakeman's 'Jabberwocky'. What an amazing piece of music :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-10-24, 19:49:53
In my Star Wars Soundtracks period:

NP: Imperial March
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-24, 23:05:03
THE ROLLING STONES - "Anybody Seen My Baby?"
from the album 'Bridges To Babylon'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-10-24, 23:13:51
now officially playing:   Stream Of Passion - [Embrace The Storm #06] Wherever You Are [5:08]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-24, 23:16:15
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-10-24, 23:13:51
now officially playing:   Stream Of Passion - [Embrace The Storm #06] Wherever You Are [5:08]
*thumbs up* Enjoy listening!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2005-10-25, 16:25:36
Muse - Absolution

2. Apocalypse Please

Hehehehe...

"This is the eeeeeeend, yes this is the eeeeeeend of the wooooooooorld"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-10-25, 17:15:37
Opeth - "Damnation"

An interesting album from a band I ordinarily wouldn't listen to.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2005-10-25, 17:31:27
Special remix of salamander  ;D

BUUUURRRNNNN..

and in case you are wondering why : becuase i'm cold ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-25, 19:34:45
RUSH - "Tom Sawyer"
from the album 'Moving Pictures'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-10-25, 20:52:15
Ezra - Big Smiley Sun  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-10-25, 21:31:15
Di-rect - Cool without you
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-10-25, 21:56:20
Tiles-Fence the Clear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-10-25, 22:07:35
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-10-25, 21:56:20
Tiles-Fence the Clear
That's a cool band! Really like their Presents Of Mind album.

NP: Spinvis / Spinvis / Bagagedrager

Before that: Stream Of Passion - Passion and Deceiver, from their website.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2005-10-25, 22:32:00
Faith No More / King For a Day Fool For A Lifetime / The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-10-25, 22:50:40
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2005-10-25, 22:07:35
That's a cool band! Really like their Presents Of Mind album.


Have not had a chance to get their Presents of Mind album but it is on my list! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-10-25, 23:30:45
SEPULTURA - "Dictatorshit"
from the album 'Roots'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-26, 11:58:22
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 15:12:01
THE VERVE - "The Drugs Don't work"
from the album 'Urban Hymns'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 17:19:12
Muse - Time Is Running Out


I begin to like Muse more and more.
"I won't let you bury it, I won't let you smother it, I won't let you murder it..."

BTW, can anybody say me what genre this is? It's no Prog right?
I can hear some Prog influences though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:16:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 17:19:12
Muse - Time Is Running Out

I begin to like Muse more and more.
"I won't let you bury it, I won't let you smother it, I won't let you murder it..."

BTW, can anybody say me what genre this is? It's no Prog right?
I can hear some Prog influences though.

I believe Muse is Alternative Rock; It's certainly not Progressive.

I do like Muse, though! Matt Bellamy is an amazing guitarist! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:20:07
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:16:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 17:19:12
Muse - Time Is Running Out


I begin to like Muse more and more.
"I won't let you bury it, I won't let you smother it, I won't let you murder it..."

BTW, can anybody say me what genre this is? It's no Prog right?
I can hear some Prog influences though.

I believe Muse is Alternative Rock; It's certainly not Progressive.

I do like Muse, though! Matt Bellamy is an amazing guitarist! :)

Ok, Muse is not Progressive... but it's Alternative.
But Progressive is Alternative too. 8)

And an animal is a cow... I mean... whatever...


Dream Theater - Eve

Dunno which album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:20:52
NEW ORDER - "True Faith '94"
from the album 'The Best Of"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:25:13
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:20:07
Ok, Muse is not Progressive... but it's Alternative.
But Progressive is Alternative too. 8)

And an animal is a cow... I mean... whatever...

What I mean is...

Muse are CLASSED as Alternative rock, because Muse music is more guitar dominated, whereas Prog rock is much more keyboard dominated... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:59:00
Yeah I know.

I was just fooling around. :D



NP: Stream Of Passion - Deceiver

I wonder... is the rest of that album that good?!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-10-26, 20:40:57
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-10-26, 19:59:00
Yeah I know.

I was just fooling around. :D



NP: Stream Of Passion - Deceiver

I wonder... is the rest of that album that good?!
Some song are better, some slightly less. Overall it's a very good album IMO.

NP -> Jabberwocky again. I like it more and more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-10-26, 22:05:42
THE WALKABOUTS - "Crime Story"
from the album 'Trail Of Stars'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Thu, 2005-10-27, 14:19:39
NP: IQ - Subterranea  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Thu, 2005-10-27, 14:44:35
Arena - Live and Life

The first album I have bought and heard by them, so far....not bad ;)

Si
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-10-27, 19:08:06
Alice Cooper - What do you want from me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-10-27, 20:50:57
Edenbridge-Alpheion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-10-27, 22:43:41
Glass Hammer - Shadowland  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2005-10-27, 22:57:52
Hero and Heroine - The Strawbs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-10-27, 23:05:55
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through

Yep, i'm a sucker for Epics... ;D

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-10-28, 18:10:41
VDDG-Godbluff
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-10-28, 18:25:52
SOUNDGARDEN - "Black Hole Sun"
from the album 'Superunknown'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-10-28, 19:42:36
IQ - The Seventh House

4. Zero Hour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-10-28, 23:29:03
Now at this moment, i'm thinking to myself: Can i do this? And then i think...Yes, i can!! ;D

So...

Robby Williams - Live At The Royal Albert Hall.

Swing When You're Winning.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sat, 2005-10-29, 14:02:26
NP: Marillion - A Piss-up in a Brewery
04: Cinderella Search

:) ;D :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-10-29, 16:43:35
Pendragon - Believe  ;D  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-10-29, 17:24:16
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Loser

;D

"You're just like your mother, well where is she now??"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-10-29, 19:49:37
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

Disc two track 5: Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: HelenDo on Sat, 2005-10-29, 22:37:44
Marillion - Marbles by the Sea.

Happy memories of Minehead March 05.

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-10-29, 23:48:40
MOTORHEAD - "Love for Sale"
from the album 'Snake Bite Love'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-30, 00:39:43
Overhead - Zumanthum great Prog Rock from Norway with a few EPICS  ;D  8)  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-10-30, 01:10:39
Queen - A Night at the Opera

Recent visit to parents' place ... raided some of my Dad's CD collection.  This album always reminds me of being a very little Xanxaling, listening to music with my Dad in the evenings when my mum was out at work.  Early 1970s.  Haven't heard this album in a long while ... took me right back to those times!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-30, 13:45:47
Threshold - Wounded Land

3. Sanity's end
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-10-30, 14:24:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-30, 13:45:47
Threshold - Wounded Land

3. Sanity's end


Brilliant choice!  I love Threshold, they are one of my favourites in recent years.  We just got the Critical Energy DVD the other day, and it is totally amazing!  They do Sanity's End and Mac's version has loads of energy live (not seen Damian Wilson doing it live so can't really compare).  The DVD is well-named and even if you prefer Damian to Mac, it's still well worth getting I think.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-30, 16:43:51
Band: Blackfield
Album: Blackfield
Song: Pain

I saw the movieclip on the official website...

This music must have been one of the greatest of last year.
(I first heard it this year... but Kino - Picture is the best of this year in my opinion)
It's great, and I hope I can find it somewhere.
I've got little money left.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-30, 17:49:20
Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulance 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:16:42
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2005-10-28, 23:29:03
Now at this moment, i'm thinking to myself: Can i do this? And then i think...Yes, i can!! ;D

So...

Robby Williams - Live At The Royal Albert Hall.

Swing When You're Winning.

MAD.  8)

This is one great album/DVD! I love it. RW is a superb musician and enterntainer. Really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:17:18
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2005-10-29, 17:24:16
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Loser

;D

"You're just like your mother, well where is she now??"

You'll end up like her soon, SIX FEET UNDERGROUND, LOSER!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:24:19
Chicago - If you leave me now

3. Feelin' stronger every day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:52:13
About Threshold - Wounded land:
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-10-30, 14:24:03
Brilliant choice!  I love Threshold, they are one of my favourites in recent years.  We just got the Critical Energy DVD the other day, and it is totally amazing!  They do Sanity's End and Mac's version has loads of energy live (not seen Damian Wilson doing it live so can't really compare).  The DVD is well-named and even if you prefer Damian to Mac, it's still well worth getting I think.
It's the only Threshold album I own and it's great! Indeed I bought it because of Damian Wilson. I love his voice and got this recommendation on the Damian Wilson forum. He also sings on 'Extinct Instinct', but this album is less melodious and because of that less interesting for me ;).

np: Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-10-30, 19:49:26
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:17:18
You'll end up like her soon, SIX FEET UNDERGROUND, LOSER!!!!

I knew SOMEONE would say it! ;D
Brilliant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-30, 19:55:54
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight  8) I'm in the mood for Prog Metal today  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-30, 20:17:23
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-30, 19:55:54
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight  8) I'm in the mood for Prog Metal today  ;D
Only today? :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-10-30, 20:19:57
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 18:16:42
This is one great album/DVD! I love it. RW is a superb musician and enterntainer. Really.

Well, glad that somebody apriciates it  ;)

NP: Dream Theater - Raise The Knife

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-10-30, 20:54:12
KATE BUSH - "King Of The Mountian"
as played on the radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-30, 20:57:03
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-30, 20:17:23
Only today? :P

And maybe tomorrow  ;D  :P

Now playing Fates Warning - FWX  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-10-30, 21:47:45
Threshold - Hypothetical

Track: Narcissus

*ola*

MAD.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2005-10-30, 22:19:29
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter  8) Wow, I like it  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 22:33:39
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #01] Lift-Off [1:13]

yeah, gets me in the mood for the rest!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-10-30, 22:56:16
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2005-10-30, 22:33:39
np>> Star One - [Space Metal (CD1) #01] Lift-Off [1:13]

yeah, gets me in the mood for the rest!!!!
SET YOUR CONTROLS! 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-10-31, 18:20:01
Arena - Contagion

15. Cutting the Cards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-10-31, 19:11:33
Pendragon - Believe

6. The edge of the world
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-10-31, 20:11:25
ARENA - Pepper's Ghost
the entire album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-10-31, 20:38:40
REM - Automatic for the people
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2005-10-31, 22:38:17
"Turn of the Century" - Yes

The lyrics actually, sort of, *mean* something!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-11-01, 08:24:49
Progulus internet radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-11-01, 08:39:27
np>> Shadow Gallery - [Room V #02] Comfort Me [6:52]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2005-11-01, 12:50:47
La Tulipe Noire - Faded Leaves  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-01, 17:56:07
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

9. A new day at last (for Ferry)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-01, 18:04:55
IQ - Dark Matter

1. Sacred Sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-01, 18:08:08
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2005-11-02, 12:07:03
Pallas - The Dreams Of Man  ;D just got it today and I love it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-11-02, 18:02:21
Arena - Pride

9. Sirens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-02, 18:18:16
Danko Jones - We Sweat Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2005-11-02, 21:01:06
The Flower Kings - Flower Power

Track: CD I, no. 1 - Garden Of Dreams

Almost 60 minutes of pure brilliancy, all in one, yes, 1 song  ;D

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-11-03, 03:38:30

Carptree - Man Made Machine. One of my favs for this year.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2005-11-03, 07:57:46
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways

Moonloop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Thu, 2005-11-03, 10:55:44
HIM - Dark Light

Track # 4: "Killing Loneliness"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-11-03, 12:49:24
Jabberwocky :D A Masterpiece!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-11-03, 12:51:11
IQ - Dark Matter  8) tomorrow I'm going to their gig in Aschaffenburg  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Thu, 2005-11-03, 14:19:22
Green Carnation - A Blessing in Disguise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-11-03, 18:47:00
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2005-11-03, 12:51:11
IQ - Dark Matter  8) tomorrow I'm going to their gig in Aschaffenburg  ;D
Wow, enjoy!

np: Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive collection

14. The Diary of Horace Wimp
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-11-03, 19:24:40
IQ - Ever

2. Fading Senses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-11-03, 20:09:09
Norah Jones

"What? That's no prog!!! Thou prog-heathen!"

Yeah, I know, but I miss my girlfriend, we broke up last week... :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-11-03, 20:26:19
GUNS N ROSES - "Civil War"
from the album 'Use Your Illusion 2"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-11-03, 20:27:30
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2005-11-03, 18:47:00
Wow, enjoy!

np: Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive collection

14. The Diary of Horace Wimp

Thank you Teunis  :-*

np: IQ - The Seventh House  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-04, 18:03:41
IQ - The Seventh House  :D

4. Zero hour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-04, 18:21:31
Vengeance - Take it or Leave it - Rock 'n Roll shower.

One of the best rocksong I ever heard 8) Even back then Arjen Lucassen kicked a$$! Very nice intro.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-11-04, 20:38:18
Ken's Novel-The Guide
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-11-04, 22:39:12
VIC REEVES & THE WONDERSTUFF - "Dizzy"
as played on Suggs' 'Virgin Party Classics'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-11-05, 12:03:14
Vangelis - Conquest Of Paradise

7. West Across The Ocean Sea


It's the best album Vangelis ever created in my opinion.
Normally I don't like Vangelis, but every song on this album is GREAT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sat, 2005-11-05, 13:46:30
NP: Marillion - Marbles By The Sea - Ocean cloud :'( :) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-05, 13:50:37
Greenday - Warning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-11-05, 14:26:38
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-05, 15:42:06
Theme to Gamesmaster
as seen on the Channel 4 TV show.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-11-05, 15:45:16
Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On

Beautiful song, with nice lyrics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-05, 15:46:10
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Track: 03 - Day three: Pain

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-05, 16:49:29
Neal Morse - ?

Just put it on and it sounds great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bouge on Sat, 2005-11-05, 21:37:04
Dream Theater: Under a Glass Moon.

This is my 5th consecutive listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-05, 22:18:31
QUEEN - "Brighton Rock"
from the album 'Sheer Heart Attack'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-05, 23:57:24
Quote from: Bouge on Sat, 2005-11-05, 21:37:04
Dream Theater: Under a Glass Moon.

This is my 5th consecutive listening.
Like it that much or just lazy? :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-11-06, 00:00:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-05, 23:57:24
Like it that much or just lazy? :P

hehehehehehe that way i listened  whole night to Jericho.
I liked that song so much I it the repeat button, but fell asleep. The next morning/day I couldn't get the song out of my head...

I'm listening to a total silence. My parents/little brother are not at home.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-06, 14:11:46
All sorts off "epic" songs I have on my pc (+10 min.)

NP -> Arena - Opera Fanatica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-11-06, 21:44:49
DRAGONFORCE - "Disciples Of Babylon"
from the album 'Valley Of The Damned'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-06, 21:47:57
Tiles - Window Dressing

Track: Capture The Flag

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Spad on Mon, 2005-11-07, 14:38:24
Roger Waters - In The Flesh

Track: Every Stranger's Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-11-07, 17:50:40
Spock's Beard - Feel Euforia

If I still don't like it, it's going out the window.

(Actually I'll give it away or something)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-11-07, 18:16:18
Arena-Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-11-07, 18:21:02
Krezip - Nothing Less

4. I Would Stay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-08, 18:12:21
Neal Morse - One - Cradle to the Grave

*high voice* Sweeet!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-11-08, 19:39:02
LABI SIFFRE - "So Strong"
from the album 'So Strong'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Tue, 2005-11-08, 20:15:38
I'm watching and listning to Enemy Without on Caught in the Act
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-08, 20:26:13
Neal Morse - ? - Temple of the living God
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-11-08, 21:25:25
The Tangent-The World We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-11-08, 22:33:45
THE POLICE - "Walking On The Moon"
from the album 'Reggatta De Blanc'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-11-09, 18:28:23
Arena-Immortal?  again! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-09, 19:00:24
Di-rect - Inside my Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-09, 19:33:19
I'm listening to a tune which is played when I opened an e-card which I got from my girlfriend.

Ah... it just stopped.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-11-09, 19:59:10
Simon Phillips - Symbiosis

3. Midair Decision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Wed, 2005-11-09, 20:26:01
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-09, 21:16:13
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-11-09, 19:33:19
I'm listening to a tune which is played when I opened an e-card which I got from my girlfriend.

Ah... it just stopped.
So instead of looking at the card from your girlfriend, you were posting here?

Tsk tsk tsk... :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-11-09, 22:17:26

North Star - "Extremes". I'm fond of old Genesis hints.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-11-10, 00:13:01
DIRE STRAITS - "Money For Nothing"
from the album 'Brothers In Arms'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-11-10, 03:42:09
Seventh Key - The raging fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-11-10, 11:30:31

Eyestrings - Consamption. Very interesing effort (from Ryan Parmenter and two former Discipline guys).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-11-10, 11:30:51
Rammstein - Rosenrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-11-10, 12:39:33
Stream of Passion 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-11-10, 15:17:25
Novembers Doom - To Welcome The Fade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Thu, 2005-11-10, 16:05:27
Porcupine Tree - Signify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-11-10, 16:13:24
Insomnium - Since The Day It All Came Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Thu, 2005-11-10, 17:30:58
My mixture of Contagion, Contagious and Contagium songs. (I'm sure I have them in the right order, the cage says so)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Thu, 2005-11-10, 17:36:52
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-11-10, 17:58:40
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'arnu

1. It all stops here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-11-10, 18:50:53
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "...A Dish Best Served Coldly"
from the album 'Life Is Killing Me'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-11-10, 20:48:29
Pendragon - Not Of This World

Track: 01 - If I Were The Wind (And You Were The Rain)

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-11-11, 16:34:34
Pain of Salvation "12:5"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-11, 18:08:30
Arena - Live & Life

cd 1 track 7: Salamander
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-11, 19:12:47
Arena - Live & Life

cd 2 track 8: Solomon  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:17:09
ROBERT MILES - "Children (Original Version)"
from the album 'Dreamland'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:17:37
Neal Morse "?"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:51:24
Quote from: kmorse on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:17:37
Neal Morse "?"
Great one, I listen to it almost every day!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-11-11, 21:26:42
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:51:24
Great one, I listen to it almost every day!

Been through one listen now. Too early to tell. I think I can pick out the Steve Hackett solo, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-11-12, 13:09:19
Pendragon - Believe

5. The Wishing Well pt II: Sou' by sou' west
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sat, 2005-11-12, 17:13:44
Motörhead - Ace of spades
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-11-12, 19:10:19
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells III

The Top Of The Morning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-12, 19:18:27
DT - Glass prison
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-11-13, 14:10:04
Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime

5. Kumi Na Moja
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-13, 15:33:42
Ayreon - Amazing Flight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-11-13, 18:07:18
PRODIGY - "Firestarter"
from the album 'The Fat Of The Land'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-13, 20:07:30
Arena - Opera Fanatica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-13, 20:45:07
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture (RE)

Track: Schizo

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-11-14, 18:43:16
Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology

3. Alexandria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-11-14, 18:47:59
Underground Railroad-Through and Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Mon, 2005-11-14, 23:16:07
Butterfly man - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-11-14, 23:21:21
Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-11-15, 06:56:29

  Alan Parsons - On Air.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 11:54:07
Gary Moore - Over the Hills and far away.

I think it's better than the Nightwish-cover.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-11-15, 13:12:29
While Heaven Wept - Of Empires Forlorn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-11-15, 18:16:25
Magenta-Revolutions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-15, 18:17:44
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

2. Smoke and Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 18:19:08
Weezer - Buddy Holly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-11-15, 18:46:14
ROGER WATERS - "The Tide Is Turning"
from the album 'Radio Kaos'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-15, 19:18:48
IQ - Dark Matter

1. Sacred Sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2005-11-15, 20:51:12
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-15, 19:18:48
IQ - Dark Matter

1. Sacred Sound
:o Oh good it is!

IQ - Dark Matter

5. Harvest of Souls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 22:49:32
Aerosmith - Dream On

A classic :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2005-11-15, 22:53:21
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 22:49:32
Aerosmith - Dream On

A classic :)

Hmmm, I only know "Dream On" by "Nazareth"..... *shrug*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 23:09:21
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2005-11-15, 22:53:21
Hmmm, I only know "Dream On" by "Nazareth"..... *shrug*
Whaaaaat? Don't know this song?

NP -> Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-11-16, 06:10:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-11-15, 22:49:32
Aerosmith - Dream On

A classic :)

One of the greatest rock-ballads EVER!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-16, 17:17:32
I'm listening to all Pain songs I have on my pc

Just listened:
Blackfield - Pain

Now listening:
Ayreon - Pain

In queue:
Klaus Schulze - Pain
Elton John - Pain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-11-16, 21:49:17
Arena-Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-11-17, 00:07:25
Tine Turner - Proud Mary
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-11-17, 17:51:16
Threshold - Wounded Land

2. Days of Dearth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-11-18, 02:21:35
Soundclips from the upcoming Bob Catley album! Man, this sounds promising!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-18, 12:10:42
Transatlantic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-11-18, 18:01:03
Genesis-Foxtrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-18, 18:01:26
IQ - The Seventh House

5. Shooting Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-11-18, 19:55:21
ARENA - "Moviedrome"
from the album 'Immortal?'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-18, 19:57:45
Jabberwocky 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-19, 16:31:36
An oldie: Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls.

*ola*

Know your roots.  ;D

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-19, 18:09:40
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-19, 16:31:36
An oldie: Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls.

*ola*

Know your roots.  ;D

MAD.  8)
Have you heard that "cover" (I call it rape) from Nothing else matters? Some dumb chick covered it, and now it's this really REALLY!!!! ugly song.

Some songs shouldn't be covered, and most certainly not by dumb chicks...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-19, 19:34:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-19, 18:09:40
Have you heard that "cover" (I call it rape) from Nothing else matters? Some dumb chick covered it, and now it's this really REALLY!!!! ugly song.

Some songs shouldn't be covered, and most certainly not by dumb chicks...

Ought to be locked up...

Now Playing...

SQUEEZE - "Cool For Cats"
from the album 'Cool For Cats'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-11-19, 20:16:32
IQ - Nomzamo

2. Promises
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-11-19, 21:58:02
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-19, 18:09:40
Have you heard that "cover" (I call it rape) from Nothing else matters? Some dumb chick covered it, and now it's this really REALLY!!!! ugly song.

Some songs shouldn't be covered, and most certainly not by dumb chicks...

At least it was a dumb chick, not a dumb bitch.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-19, 22:04:39
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-19, 18:09:40
Have you heard that "cover" (I call it rape) from Nothing else matters? Some dumb chick covered it, and now it's this really REALLY!!!! ugly song.

Some songs shouldn't be covered, and most certainly not by dumb chicks...

By the look on your reaction, thankfully i haven't. I did however heard a cover of PF's Confortebly Numb a few months back, and it made me wanna through up, if you don't mind me saying that. Some dumb crap version of a dumb dance-thingy. Uurgghhhh. (didn't have an emoticon for that, sorry  ;))

NP. Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sun, 2005-11-20, 12:44:46
NP Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-20, 12:58:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2005-11-19, 21:58:02
At least it was a dumb chick, not a dumb bitch.
Jup
(http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/lucie-silvas.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-11-20, 16:20:03
Ayreon - The Final Experiment

5. Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-11-20, 16:31:33
Fish - Say it with flowers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-20, 23:35:23
The J Geils Band - Love Stinks!

"I've had the blues, the reds and the pinks, one thing is for sure: Love stinks!" ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-11-21, 15:53:06
BLONDIE - "Maria"
from the album 'No Exit'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-11-21, 17:37:54
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-11-21, 15:53:06
BLONDIE - "Maria"
from the album 'No Exit'
Nice song!

I got two colleagues called Maria, they hate that song ::)

NP -> Sonata Arctica - Shamandalie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-11-21, 18:04:46
Asia - Asia

2. Only time will tell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2005-11-21, 20:36:12
PINK FLOYD - "Comfortably Numb"
From the album 'The Wall'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-11-22, 14:15:59
Radio Veronica

np: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-25, 19:56:33
Rocket Scientists - Earth Below and Sky Above

4. Mariner
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-25, 20:21:46
Roxette - Milk and Toast and Honey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-11-25, 23:36:03
Kino - Picture

Track: Swimming In Women.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-26, 00:21:45
BODY COUNT - "I Used To Love Her"
from the album 'Violent Demise: The Last Days"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2005-11-26, 08:32:03
Kino - Loser's Day Parade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-26, 13:42:19
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-26, 00:21:45
BODY COUNT - "I Used To Love Her"
from the album 'Violent Demise: The Last Days"
Body Count as in that band with Ice-T?

NP -> SB - Snow (because of the wheater over here :P)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-26, 17:44:38
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-11-26, 13:42:19
Body Count as in that band with Ice-T?
Correct.
Heavy as f***! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-11-26, 19:20:04
Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage

5. Jericho  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-26, 22:38:13
Arena - Immortal ???

Track: The Butterfly Man

MAD.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-26, 22:47:18
UB40 - "Red Red Wine"
as played on the Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Stuart on Sun, 2005-11-27, 01:41:16
Ermm. . .

IQ - Guiding Light from The Seventh House.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-11-27, 14:21:06
Quote from: Stuart on Sun, 2005-11-27, 01:41:16
IQ - Guiding Light from The Seventh House.
awesome track!

Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental

6. Angels We Have Heard on High
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-11-27, 17:51:07
Right now, nothing, but I was having one of those rare, lovely moments on the couch with the pleasure of a full album from start to finish, no interruptions, gracing my ears. And that was "Pepper's Ghost". There are many ways of describing this, but I'll do the part of the awkwardly passionate Viking Warrior with deep and heartfelt thoughts that needs words:

"If you don't like this album, I might as well cut your worthless head off, 'cause you ain't got a reason to live!!!"

So there...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-27, 18:17:10
Kamelot - The Haunting ( Somewhere In Time )

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-27, 18:19:18
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-27, 18:17:10
Kamelot - The Haunting ( Somewhere In Time )

MAD.  8)
Aaah! That's an amazing song! My fav. from that album.

np -> Pearl Jam - Ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2005-11-27, 20:14:24
No Quarter - Led Zeppelin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-27, 20:20:44
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-27, 18:19:18
Aaah! That's an amazing song! My fav. from that album.

np -> Pearl Jam - Ten

Must say that i like The Mephisto Waltz better.

Np. Pain Of Salvation - ! (Forward)
MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2005-11-27, 21:04:09
np>> Porcupine Tree - [In Absentia (2002) #05] : Gravity Eyelids (7:57)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-27, 21:58:32
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-27, 20:20:44
Must say that i like The Mephisto Waltz better.

Np. Pain Of Salvation - ! (Forward)
MAD.  8)
You mean March of Mephisto?

NP -> Greenday - Are we the Waiting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-11-27, 22:04:13
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-11-27, 21:58:32
You mean March of Mephisto?

NP -> Greenday - Are we the Waiting

Did i really write that ??? ??? ???


Oeps, ehm....sorry  :-[


Of course i mean March of Mephisto  ;D

Confused myself with a self-written lyric.

np. Kino - Room For Two

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-11-28, 18:30:27
Toto -The Seventh One

3. Anna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-11-28, 19:50:29
Nolan and Wakeman-Jabberwockey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-11-28, 20:01:38
Dedicated to Appelmoes??:

Kamelot - March Of Mephisto

MAD. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Mon, 2005-11-28, 20:33:22
Mephisto Bridge - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2005-11-29, 19:37:08
Enchant - Blink Of An Eye

Track: Under Fire

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-11-29, 20:01:13
SKUNK ANANSIE - "Lately"
from the album 'Post Orgasmic Chill'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-11-29, 21:07:33
Shadow Gallery's first album... AAAahahahhhahhhhhhhhhhhh........ Wonderful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2005-11-29, 21:10:27
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-11-29, 21:07:33
Shadow Gallery's first album... AAAahahahhhahhhhhhhhhhhh........ Wonderful.

Second that. Especially The Queen Of The City Of Ice (how i hate long titles  >:( ;))
One of my favourite Epics all time.

np. Neal Morse - One

Track: Author Of Confusion.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-11-29, 21:51:10
Green Carnation - A Blessing In Disguise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-11-30, 04:01:50
Now I'm on all I've got from the Helloween discography. Which is everything except from the "Kai Hansen as vocalist" days.

I'm preparing for the concert in Oslo on Thursday, which I have been invited to, no less, and I was going to be down there anyway! This is nice!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-11-30, 15:52:40
PETER GABRIEL - "Sledgehammer"
from the album 'So'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-30, 18:27:50
Sonata Arctica - Die with your Boots on
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-11-30, 19:12:54
Arena - Pride

3. Empire of a Thousand Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-30, 20:35:05
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-11-30, 15:52:40
PETER GABRIEL - "Sledgehammer"
from the album 'So'

"I wanna be your sledgehammer"

Great song. The best PG-song I heard (besides Genesis' of course).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-30, 20:47:51
Sonata Arctica - Mary-Lou (acoustic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-30, 21:12:14
Listening to Fallen Idols of Arena.
As played on my own keyboard by no other than.... me!
I'm such a keyboardgod 8)



:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-12-01, 00:28:34
PURESSENCE - "Traffic Jam In Memory Lane"
from the album 'Puressence'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-12-01, 22:25:26
Yes - Changes.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-02, 00:16:59
Marillion - Ocean Cloud

Together with Neverland, the best song Marillion made in years.

Art.  :)

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2005-12-02, 13:13:38
As I Lay Dying - Shadows Are Securities
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-02, 18:45:30
Arena - Immortal?

6. Moviedrome  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-02, 18:49:24
Tony Cristie ,    Avenues and Allyways
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-02, 18:50:20
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky

That's the album Smegal or his collegue put in my hands when I asked for something by Mr. Nolan :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-02, 19:00:32
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental

1. Joy to the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-02, 19:08:03
Sonata Arctica - Letter to Dana
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-02, 19:35:11
Dream Theater ft. Bruce Dickinson - Perfect Strangers.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:14:43
Porcupine Tree - "In Absentia"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:22:50
Tiles - Safe Procedures.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:50:16
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-02, 18:50:20
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky

That's the album Smegal or his collegue put in my hands when I asked for something by Mr. Nolan :)

Have you got Hound of the Baskervilles?   i believe that one is better that Jabbawockey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:56:22
Quote from: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:50:16
Have you got Hound of the Baskervilles?   i believe that one is better that Jabbawockey

The Hound, ooooo That's REALLY good! It's just another Arena with other vocalists. I like the vocalist who plays Mortimer. Who is it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-02, 21:10:00
Unfortunatly i can't remember off the top of my head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-02, 23:57:23
Quote from: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-02, 20:50:16
Have you got Hound of the Baskervilles?   i believe that one is better that Jabbawockey
Then it was probably you colleague :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-12-03, 10:50:18
The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Radio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-12-03, 13:23:01
Arena - Contagion

6. Never ending night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-12-03, 13:26:23
I'm playing Porcupine Tree's Shallow backwards, I want to find out what's being said on 2:50 minute.

And I'm still not sure...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-03, 14:17:42
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2005-12-03, 13:26:23
I'm playing Porcupine Tree's Shallow backwards, I want to find out what's being said on 2:50 minute.

And I'm still not sure...
Good is bad, bad is good... Don't make your homework... Kill your parents...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-12-03, 16:54:56
KRAFTWERK - "The Model"
from the album 'The Man Machine'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-03, 16:56:07
Opeth - Beneath The mire.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-03, 16:56:46
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-12-03, 16:54:56
KRAFTWERK - "The Model"
from the album 'The Man Machine'
The Rammstein version is great too :)

np -> Sonata Arctica - Dreamthieves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-03, 18:42:54
Landmarq - Lighthouse - live

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-03, 20:54:10
Neal Morse - ? - In the Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-03, 21:58:25
I'm trapped in that vicious oldie-mood again:

Pink Floyd - Meddle

Track: Echoes

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-12-03, 22:48:19
CHEMICAL BROTHERS - "Let Forever Be"
from the album 'Surrender'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2005-12-03, 23:10:08
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing (2005) #01] : Deadwing (9:46)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-12-03, 23:12:36
np>> Porcupine Tree - [In Absentia (2002) #01] : Blacked Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-03, 23:49:03
Trans Siberian Orchestra - Wizards in Winter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-04, 18:13:10
IQ - Dark Matter

5. Harvest of Souls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2005-12-04, 20:26:51
ARENA - "Purgatory Road"
from the album 'Pepper's Ghost'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-04, 21:00:01
Stream Of Passion - Wherever You Are.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-04, 21:59:27
Fates Warning - Something From Nothing.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-04, 23:11:41
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Jam (borrowed version :P)

Tomorrow I'm of to the musicstore to order the Christmas trilogy 8) I hope I get it in time to play it, or I'll have to wait a year :{
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-12-05, 07:26:35
Solar - Psycho

This song just sounds like Arena, but more guitar-centered.
Robs voice is so great to listen to.

Dark Places is a GREAT album, very relaxing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:13:42
Praying Mantis - The power of ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:59:49
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:13:42
Praying Mantis - The power of ten
Sonata Arctica - The power of one ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-12-05, 14:29:48
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:59:49
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:13:42
Praying Mantis - The power of ten
Sonata Arctica - The power of one ;D
Klaus Schulze - The Power of Moog ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-12-05, 15:35:48
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 16:58:11
LOL :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-12-05, 17:00:51
Camel - A Nod and a Wink

2. Simple Pleasures

Sorry to interrupt the albums with 'power'. Didn't want to hear my wife's album 'Power of Passion' - Rene Froger   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-12-05, 20:06:30
Salem Hill - Not Everybody's Gold....

....and this is after playing their rather splendid "newie" Mimi's Magic Moments...

Mimi is highly recomended by yours truly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-12-05, 20:28:54
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2005-12-05, 15:35:48
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love

One of the best ballads ever written. You've got my vote  :)

NP - Pendragon - Schizo

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-12-05, 21:05:04
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-12-05, 22:05:13
np>> Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II, Flight Of The Migrator (2000) #03] : Journey On The Waves Of Time (5:47)

(belongs to my current "Ayreon Best Of", which is:
1. Space Metal - Lift Off
2. Space Metal - Set Your Controls
3. Space Metal - High Moon
4. Space Metal - Songs of the ocean
5. Space Metal - Master of Darkness
6. Flight o.t. Migrator - Dawn Of A Million Souls
7. F. o.t. M. - Journey on the Waves of Time
8. F. o.t. M. - To The Quasar
9. Into the Electric Castle - Welcome to the New Dimension
10. ItEC - Isis and Osiris
11. ItEC - Amazing Flight
strongly recommended to all the lovers of ProgMetal)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 22:18:58
Savatage - Jesus Saves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-12-05, 22:27:30
The Gathering - Sand & Mercury

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-07, 18:16:18
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-12-07, 18:49:38
OZRIC TENTACLES - "Steep"
from the album 'Swirly Termination'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2005-12-07, 21:36:49
Pain Of Salvation - Beyond The Pale

MAD. (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/201.gif)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-12-08, 13:13:46
Queensryche - Rage For Order
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-12-08, 13:53:47
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2005-12-08, 13:13:46
Queensryche - Rage For Order

Aaahhrrgghhhh!!!! Need to put that one on TODAY!

Yesternight: IQ - Dark Matter
Earlier today: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Now: Royal Hunt - Paper blood

Hey!

"Paper ghost"... Now, there's a title.

I'll write a song. Now. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-12-08, 14:47:22
SIMON & GARFUNKEL - "The Boxer"
from the album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2005-12-08, 16:08:36
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2005-12-08, 13:53:47
Aaahhrrgghhhh!!!! Need to put that one on TODAY!

Yesternight: IQ - Dark Matter
Earlier today: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Now: Royal Hunt - Paper blood

Hey!

"Paper ghost"... Now, there's a title.

I'll write a song. Now. ;)

Serious?
Then I'll have another for you:
Pepper's Blood.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-12-08, 17:50:59
Kayak - Close to the fire

2. When hearts grow cold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-12-08, 19:55:20
The Hawklords - 25 Years On  (on CD...just arrived)...

Previously, The Original Mirrors - Heartbeat (The Best Of), which is their two LPs put onto one CD...featuring a certain Ian Broudie from 1979-1982...wonder whatever happened to him, eh...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-08, 20:02:00
Arena - Contagion Max - On the Edge of Despair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Thu, 2005-12-08, 20:04:55
Dreams of the Ferryman - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:10:19
Mad as a Hatter - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:19:38
Moviedrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:41:00
John Williams - Love, Pledge And The Arena

MAD.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2005-12-09, 02:15:57
Led Zeppelin 3,   Gallows Pole .

what a song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-09, 11:50:04
Greenday - Homecomming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-09, 18:56:14
Today: Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Camel - A Nod and a Wink
Pendragon - Believe

np: Arena - Live & Life

Disc 2 track 6: The Butterfly Man  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-12-09, 19:52:28
Muse - Absolution

Hysteria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-09, 21:33:30
Marillion - Interior Lulu

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-12-09, 21:40:14
np>> Marillion - [Clutching At Straws (Remastered)(CD1) (1987) #09] : Slainte Mhath (4:44)

after so many years, still brings tears to my eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-09, 22:03:11
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-12-09, 22:04:01
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing (2005) #02] : Shallow (4:17)

a bit more uplifting, music-wise at least :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-12-09, 22:45:45
GREG LAKE - "I Believe In Father Christmas"
from a little compilation of Christmas songs I put together on MiniDisk. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-09, 23:15:46
Dream Theater - Octavarium

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-09, 23:55:46
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-09, 23:15:46
Dream Theater - Octavarium

MAD.  8)
Sweeeeet!

Sonata Arctica - Draw me, Instrumental (the karaoke version :P)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-09, 23:58:40
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-09, 23:55:46


(the karaoke version :P)

;D

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Sat, 2005-12-10, 04:35:52
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-09, 11:50:04
Greenday - Homecomming


you should be ashamed of yourself to even thing that you could follow zeppelin with green day in any context
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-10, 11:33:51
Quote from: Smegal on Sat, 2005-12-10, 04:35:52
you should be ashamed of yourself to even thing that you could follow zeppelin with green day in any context
Yadda yadda yadda...

np -> Trans Siberian Ochestra - The Lost Christmas Eve
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2005-12-10, 14:51:41
Helloween - Keeper... The Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-12-10, 19:33:11
Steve Lukather - Luke

7. Don't Hang Me On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sat, 2005-12-10, 20:10:33
Half Moon Street - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-10, 23:49:24
Mostly Autumn - Heroes Never Die

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-12-11, 00:17:20
Helloween - Keeper... The Legacy

AGAIN!

Can't get enough... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-11, 00:37:51
Iron Maiden - Best Of The Beast.

Track: Aces High.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/5_2_1061.gif)

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2005-12-11, 02:31:15
I'm on an instrumental journey through my cd collection, courtesy of my Jukebox.

"Arrival" by Marty Friedman saying goodbye there...

...followed by "Far beyond the sun" by Yngwie Malmsteen.


AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH.........
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-11, 07:36:56

New Eden Orchestra - Anyman. It was their superb debut. Hope for the next effort.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-11, 13:20:53
Wetton & Downes - Icon

6. Hey Josephine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-11, 13:21:13
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-11, 16:05:54

  John Wetton - Battle Lines.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-11, 18:11:12
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2005-12-11, 19:12:15
Stood in the shower this morning @ about 0600hrs, when all of a sudden, it sounded like Mrs. Gelert had fallen out of bed upstairs....LOL.
Anyway, finished my ablutions, went upstairs to get dressed, and she was sleeping like a baby, safely tucked-up and laying claim to all of the duvet, quite firmly still on the mattress.
Thus suitably attired and coiffured, I made a coffee, and took the dogs into the garden...It sounded like army manoeuvres taking place some miles away, so I put the "bed-falling-out-of theory" down to that.
I got to work @ 0645hrs (yes, on a Sunday...!), and then discovered that an oil refinery had exploded less than 45 miles away at 0603hrs...and that set the tone for the rest of the day, what with members of staff having hissy-fits at each other, going home and hence leaving myself and the shift-leader to do the work of 5 people...

So, NP-> Product - Aire[/i]...a seriously laid-back piece of prog, not dissimilar to RPWL on mogadon, and as recommended to me by Big Uncle Malc of GFT...and a top CD to unwind with...

And as I'm on the late shift, starting 1415hrs Monday afternoon, I can quite honestly say that I am thoroughly looking forward to Monday morning...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2005-12-11, 19:31:36
NP (while wearing a KINO-T-Shirt): KINO - Cutting Room Floor

6. Won't Fall Down (demo)

What a song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-11, 20:06:02
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Track: Halo

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-11, 22:37:33
Threshold - Replica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Mon, 2005-12-12, 02:47:53
'i got a brand new combined havester'   by thewurzuls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-12-12, 07:43:53
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-11, 22:37:33
Threshold - Replica

  My favourite effort of Threshold. Great stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-12-12, 17:58:33
Jethro Tull - The Christmas Album. 

My wife asked me to put on soemthing different (read non-prog) and more in the spirit of the season so this is what I played.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-12-12, 20:05:34
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

2. The Gate of Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-12, 20:41:49
Threshold - Forever (Damian version)

Beeeeeeeautiful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2005-12-12, 21:10:43
Pain Of Salvation - Beyond The Pale.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Tue, 2005-12-13, 02:06:14
love is blind      by prozac needed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: cabo on Tue, 2005-12-13, 08:13:33
Camel - Hymn to her
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2005-12-13, 22:02:11
Fates Warning - FWX

Track: Wish

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2005-12-14, 12:58:16
John Oliva's Pain - 'Tage Mahal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-12-14, 16:47:59
PG
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-12-14, 17:45:04
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-12-14, 16:47:59
PG
Peter Gabriel? ;D

Listening to Tantalus. (PG too)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-14, 18:11:07
Threshold - Wounded Land

3. Sanity's End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:03:20
Kino - Room For Two.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:11:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:03:20
Kino - Room For Two.

MAD.  8)
Kino cool, no?

Kino - Cutting Room Floor

01. People (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2005-12-15, 00:48:58
NP-> Supertramp - Retrospectacle....

Out of the two "never released on CD before" tracks, Summer Romance SUCKS...and Land Ho was/is still available as a much better recording on Roger Hodgson's solo album/CD Hai Hai...

Still, this double CD means that I can be lazy and not manually chop-n'-change discs...but why didn't they put Soapbox Opera on the compilation, ffuxache...?

Any super tramps in the 72 picture, BTW...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-15, 12:57:07
Ayreon - Computer Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-12-15, 19:42:27
ART BRUT - "Modern Art"
from the album 'Bang, Bang, Rock & Roll'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-12-15, 20:30:26
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:11:57
Kino cool, no?


Kino cool, YES!

;D

NP> Fish - Suits.

Track: Lady let It Lie.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-15, 21:24:28
AC/DC - Razors Edge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2005-12-15, 22:58:20
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-15, 21:24:28
AC/DC - Razors Edge

Remembers me of the last part of the last song of the last album of Dream Theater.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-12-16, 06:30:06
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-11, 18:11:12
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle 8)

  A great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-12-16, 11:33:48
Royal Hunt - Paper blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-16, 18:27:12
Today: Phil Collins - Serious hits live, Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music - More than this (the best of), Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental.

np: Camel - Rajaz

7. Sahara
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-16, 23:00:41
Don't be shocked!!  :o

Di-rect ft. Wibi Suradinges - Blind For You.

;D

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-16, 23:12:05
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-16, 23:00:41
Don't be shocked!!  :o

Di-rect ft. Wibi Suradinges - Blind For You.

;D

MAD.  8)


I'm not, great song! I kinda like Di-rect, the've got some very good singles imo!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-12-17, 13:45:59

  Wetton/Downes - "Icon". Long live old-fashioned Asia!   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-17, 14:17:43
Sonata Arctica - Die with your Boots on 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2005-12-17, 15:16:29

  Credo - "Rhetoric". It reminds me the earlier Arena stuff. The best album of 2005. IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-17, 15:46:21
Transatlantic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-12-17, 15:57:34
QUEEN - "Thank God It's Christmas"
from an Xmas compilation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-12-17, 18:59:52
Toto - Live in Amsterdam

7. Bodhisattva
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-17, 19:46:36
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...But Not Here.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-17, 22:47:33
Tiles - Window Dressing

Track: Tear-Water Tea.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-18, 08:56:26

  Salem Hill - "Mimi's Magic Moment". Very strong prog-release. I like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-18, 14:34:23
Season's End - Ghost In My Emotion.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-18, 15:28:50
Genesis - Calling all stations

2. Congo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-18, 16:40:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-18, 15:28:50
Genesis - Calling all stations



   Differ from many die-hard Genesis lovers, I like aforementioned album.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2005-12-18, 18:54:27
Kamelot - The Black Halo.

Track: The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-12-19, 09:27:52

Wetton/Downes - "Icon". Once again, since I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2005-12-19, 18:07:56
Toto - Turn Back

2. English Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-19, 18:10:23
Neal Morse's 'One'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-12-19, 18:28:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-18, 15:28:50
Genesis - Calling all stations

2. Congo

I am a die-hard Genesis lover, but I also like this one.
It's heavier than Phil/Peter-Genesis and less melodic and the voice is without emotion.
But the music is still by Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. I think this album is better than (let's say) the album 'Genesis' (which is my least favourite Genesis-album I think).

*PH is watching with care, looking around and duck!*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2005-12-19, 19:37:26
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-18, 08:56:26
  Salem Hill - "Mimi's Magic Moment". Very strong prog-release. I like it.

Top CD, V'Ger BTW.

NP-> Disc Two PG - Hits (titled 'misses', for some bizarre raisin...maybe it's not current...!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-12-19, 20:36:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2005-12-19, 18:28:44
I think this album is better than (let's say) the album 'Genesis' (which is my least favourite Genesis-album I think).

Eh, that's the one with the yellow cubes on the cover, right, with "Mama" and "That's all", "Home by the Sea", ain't it. Mate, that's probably one of the best albums ever made, I mean not only by Genesis, but overall and so.... :)

Clear enough again, I'm a kid of the 80s :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2005-12-19, 20:36:41
np>> Rage Against the Machine - [Rage Against the Machine (1992) #02] : Killing in the Name (5:14)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2005-12-20, 12:00:50
WASP - The Crimson Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-12-20, 15:55:00
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-19, 18:10:23
Neal Morse's 'One'

   This "One" is much better than "?" IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-12-20, 16:14:13
IMO too :)

np -> Queen - Live at Wembley
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2005-12-20, 16:50:35
Opeth - Blackwater Park

4. The Drapery Falls


This is a great song, but the rest of Opeth I don't like.
I simply HATE the *cough* voice.
But I think the singer has a beautiful voice, he just has to use it better than just the growls. I hate growling...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2005-12-20, 18:57:00
REEF - "Place Your Hands"
from the album 'Glow'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-12-21, 08:34:39
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-12-20, 16:14:13
IMO too :)

  Glad to see: I'm not alone in such view.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-12-21, 17:45:48
3 - Wake Pig
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-21, 17:59:00
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day 16: Loser
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-21, 19:34:08
soundbytes of the new Toto album 'Falling in Between', which will be released on 10th February:

"Bottom of Your Soul" and "King of the World"  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-12-22, 17:40:56
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys

9. All Blues
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-22, 23:08:38
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-23, 13:19:03
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2005-12-23, 15:32:59
Van Halen - 1984
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-12-23, 16:45:13

Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer. What a great album! The best prog-newcomer of the year. Highly recommended to everyone who likes Genesis, Yes, early TFK...  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-12-23, 21:17:44
International Daylight - Mindgames
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bouge on Fri, 2005-12-23, 22:58:55
Porcupine Tree- Deadwing

Really grown on me this one :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-12-24, 18:50:34
Today: Arena - Contagion, Damian Wilson - Disciple, Damian Wilson - Cosmas

np: Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

3. 2084
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2005-12-24, 20:10:00
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-12-23, 21:17:44
International Daylight - Mindgames

I love this one and I'm wondering how the new one is going to be  ::) It's going to be released in January, I think  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 02:08:35
CHRISTMAS DAY! ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D

First song of Christmas day had to be something special so apologies to Arena

NP Kino - Picture - 01 - Losers Day Parade

Edit - Gonna play the whole album then i'll play PG or Live & Life or Caught In The Act or All of them!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 02:29:24
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-21, 17:59:00
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day 16: Loser

Think I might just play that as well, awesome album.

Getting a bit late though, spose to be up early in the morning, oh well, beer for supper and beer for breakfast, turkey for dinner then more beer?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 03:51:03
Peppers Ghost 02 Smoke & Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 03:55:26
Bloody Hell! Looks like I've totally hi-jacked this thread.

NP THE SHATTERED ROOM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 04:01:36
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 03:55:26
Bloody Hell! Looks like I've totally hi-jacked this thread.

NP THE SHATTERED ROOM

I've Hi-jacked it that much i'm talking to myself.......do I have a life?
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Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 04:12:42
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Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 04:45:31
Waiting For The Flood
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Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2005-12-25, 04:48:22
Ahhhh.....The Buterfly Man

Am I ever gonna get to bed?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-25, 07:16:39

  Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer. It's a Holiday time, it's a Wonderful music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2005-12-25, 10:57:49
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental

4. Carol of the Bells
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-25, 11:46:14
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2005-12-25, 16:13:54

   Carptree - Superhero. Superb!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-25, 23:15:33
Thanks to rocker666 I'm listening to Threshold's "Wireless"

Sounds SWEET!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-12-26, 16:09:24
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-25, 23:15:33
I'm listening to Threshold's "Wireless"



  Their "Replica" is even better!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-26, 16:14:09
Quote from: The Voyager on Mon, 2005-12-26, 16:09:24
  Their "Replica" is even better!
I'm listening to it now, but still I think Wireless is better. I always loved acoustic guitars :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2005-12-27, 04:27:14
The Stranglers - Hanging Around - From The Video Collection '77-'82
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2005-12-27, 07:00:40

  Metamorphosis - Nobody Cares. A Great sympho-prog effort.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-12-27, 15:17:34
Sonata Arctica - Don't say a word
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2005-12-27, 15:58:49
Pendragon - The World

4. Prayer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2005-12-27, 17:22:41
Pat Metheny - A Map of the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2005-12-28, 05:27:41

Pendragon - Believe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2005-12-28, 11:10:13
Toto - Livefields

3. Rosanna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2005-12-29, 13:08:38
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

2. As Good as Gold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-12-29, 14:08:25
TILES - Window Dressing.

Track: 01 - Window Dressing

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-12-29, 15:21:50

Red Sand - Gentry. I'm quite disappointed with their new vocalist.  >:( Though music is still very good.
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Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-29, 16:31:04
Pendragon - Masquerade Overture
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Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2005-12-29, 16:35:06

  Karnataka - Delicate Flame Of Desire. I love it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2005-12-29, 19:21:07
Red Sand - Gentry I just got it today and did listen to it just once
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2005-12-29, 21:06:16
Season's End - Ghost In My Emotion

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-30, 12:39:38
Soundsamples of ALL the new tracks on the new Toto album 'Falling in Between'. Heavier and 'proggier' than ever  8) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-12-30, 12:41:34
Spock's Beard - Snow

let it snow let it snow let it snow :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-12-30, 13:25:29
Arena - Pride

1. Welcome to the Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2005-12-30, 15:30:41
Spocks Beard - Gluttons For Punishment

Track: A Flash Before My Eyes - Of The Beauty Of It All

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2005-12-30, 16:34:27

  The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour. Their magnificient music will never die!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2005-12-31, 10:46:43
Asia - Silent Nation

3. Midnight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-12-31, 13:16:49
Symphony X - The New Mythology Suite

2. Evolution (Grand Design)


What a song! :o
A bit Dream Theaterish plus soundtrackish bits and a powerful voice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2005-12-31, 14:05:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2005-12-31, 13:16:49
Symphony X - The New Mythology Suite
Imo their best album!

I'm still playing Snow from SB ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-12-31, 14:20:12
Wonder how the weather is there in the east. Down here in Vianen it is almost gone, except for the grey, muddy wet substance that is left.  >:(

NP> Opeth - Ghost Of Perdition

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2005-12-31, 19:16:31
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2005-12-31, 13:16:49
Symphony X - The New Mythology Suite

2. Evolution (Grand Design)


What a song! :o


What an album! and at least as good as DT imho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-01-01, 14:17:49
Orpheo - Echoes  8) great music, I like this one even better then 'Stream Of Passion'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-01, 17:53:34
Transatlantic - Bridge across Forever
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Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-01-01, 23:35:23
GREEN DAY - "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"
from the album 'American Idiot'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-01, 23:40:27
Pain Of Salvation - Used.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-02, 12:32:27
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-02, 20:18:28
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are.

Track: In The Eyes Of The World

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2006-01-02, 21:27:57
Mangrove - Facing The Sunset  8) great
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-02, 22:49:13
The Aurora Project - Unspoken Words

Track: Event Horizon

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-02, 22:50:38
Arena - Solomon

So schön!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-01-03, 13:23:19
Played ealier :- The Eternal - Sleep Of Reason; Elenium - For Giving - For Getting; Hypocricy - Virus.
Now playing :- Arcturus - Sideshow Symphonies

(All Xmas pressies!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Lee-Anne on Tue, 2006-01-03, 13:27:00
Therion - The wondrous world of punt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-01-03, 15:23:11
The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-01-03, 15:52:05
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Embrace The Storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-03, 18:07:59
Pendragon - The Window of Life

1. The Walls of Babylon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-01-03, 20:22:44
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Artificial Smile

MAD. (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/smileyheadbanger.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2006-01-03, 20:26:12
Maestoso - Grim  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2006-01-03, 21:28:25
Nolan and Wakeman -  The Hound of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-01-03, 21:38:36
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2006-01-03, 21:28:25
Nolan and Wakeman -  The Hound of the Baskervilles

Whoa!!! That's an ALBUM!!! :o
I have to find it legally somewhere, or else I'm doomed to buy it online. :)

Now listening to:

Ayreon - The Human Equation

2nd track, too bored to look what the name is. I think it was something like "Day Two something" ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-01-04, 13:17:18
Tony Martin - Scream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-01-04, 15:44:15

  Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer. The more I listen to it the more I like their album. What a great debut.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-01-04, 16:27:18
Rammstein - Mutter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-01-04, 17:35:40
Violent Silence - Kinetic  8) with 2 Keyboards, Bass and Drums. There is no Guitars, but still sounds good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-04, 18:16:28
Arena - Immortal?

2. Waiting For The Flood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-01-05, 05:33:02
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-04, 18:16:28
Arena - Immortal?

2. Waiting For The Flood

Just played Immotal?

NP Pink Floyd - The Division Bell - 03 - Poles Apart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-01-05, 09:11:32

  Wetton/Downes - Icon. One of my favs for 2005.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-01-05, 17:57:56
Toto - The Seventh One

8. Only the Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-01-05, 18:27:04
Toto - Fahrenheit

9. Lea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-01-05, 21:09:51
Dream Theater - 6 Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: Misunderstood

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-01-06, 10:08:56
The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-01-06, 14:59:36

Pendragon - Kowtow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-01-06, 18:38:29
Toto - Kingdom of Desire

8. The Other Side
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-01-06, 18:55:03
Sonata Arctica - ... Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-01-06, 19:54:29
Landmarq - Thunderstruck

01. Pinewood Avenue



Tracy is a great singer. I didn't know this. What is Landmarq's best CD to begin with?
(Please no live albums (like Thunderstruck))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-01-07, 08:39:42

Arena - The Visitor. Their best ever effort.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-01-07, 13:01:46
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-01-06, 19:54:29
Landmarq - Thunderstruck

01. Pinewood Avenue



Tracy is a great singer. I didn't know this. What is Landmarq's best CD to begin with?
(Please no live albums (like Thunderstruck))

Hm, I don't know if this is the best one, but try 'Science Of Coincedence'  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-01-07, 13:06:38
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men  8) Wow, great music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-01-07, 13:36:33
Quote from: Proglady on Sat, 2006-01-07, 13:06:38
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men  8) Wow, great music

Great music indeed.  :)

NP> Arena - Contagion

Track: Cutting The Cards

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-01-08, 14:48:25
Arena - The Cry

6. Fallen Idols
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-01-08, 16:04:01
Quote from: Proglady on Sat, 2006-01-07, 13:06:38
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men  8) Wow, great music

I'm not sure, if this one is better than "Beat The Drum".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-01-08, 17:53:43
DIRE STRAITS - "Industrial Disease"
from the album 'Love Over Gold'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-08, 21:37:04
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-01-08, 16:04:01
I'm not sure, if this one is better than "Beat The Drum".

Imo it is.  :) I even think it's the best they ever made!

NP> Dream Theater - Awake

Track: Lie

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-08, 23:33:52
Arena - Contagion Max (home-made version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2006-01-09, 08:37:10

Saga - Full Circle.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-01-09, 16:54:17
THE CONNELLS - "'74 - '75"
as played on the radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-01-09, 18:19:14
Camel - A Nod and a Wink

1. A Nod and a Wink
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-09, 20:30:23
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Track: Stranger In Your Soul.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-09, 20:38:13
16 down - The Day that I met You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-09, 22:55:22
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

Track: I Believe

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2006-01-10, 03:07:54
Shadow Gallery - Room V 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-01-10, 11:53:48
Sonata Arctica - The boy who wanted to be a real puppet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2006-01-10, 15:02:01

Mind Sky - Time Wise. Another worthy prog-newcomer from the USA. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-10, 17:51:26
Pendragon - Believe

2. No Place for the Innocent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2006-01-10, 18:14:07
Maestoso - Grim  8) very nice music from Woolly Wostenholme, the Keyboarder from Barclay James Harvest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-01-10, 23:09:16
Salem Hill - The Robbery Of Murder

Track: When

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-11, 18:01:02
Erik Norlander - Into the Sunset

2. Into the Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-01-11, 18:08:18
Orpheo - Echoes  8) Heavy Symphonic Prog from the Netherlands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-01-11, 18:34:08
NP: U2 - The Joshua Tree
With Or Without You


Any U2 lovers around here? :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-01-11, 20:32:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-01-11, 18:34:08
NP: U2 - The Joshua Tree
With Or Without You


Any U2 lovers around here? :)

Me, although rather a "Joshua Tree (and a bit of the albums before) Lover".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-01-11, 21:46:21
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-01-11, 18:34:08

...Any U2 lovers around here? :)

Yep. A fan since 1982 when i first heard "I Will Follow", and been one ever since. Saw them 6 times ( unfortunatly not the last time  :'().

NP> The Flower Kings - I Am The Sun Pt I.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-01-11, 22:14:44
Well... I'm no U2 fan actually. ;D

But I downloaded The Joshua Tree today and that's really interesting music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-01-12, 07:16:47

Mind Sky - Timewise. Their dedut album reminds me the halcyon time of the 70-s (greatly influenced by Genesis, Yes and so on).   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-01-12, 18:28:22
Toto - Falling in Between (soundbytes)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-12, 19:32:15
Sonata Arctica - White Pearl, Black Oceans...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2006-01-12, 22:40:02
Shadowland - Mad as a Hatter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-12, 22:51:10
Brian May - Back to the Light

Aaaah... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-01-12, 22:58:36
Just played: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Kayleigh

Now playing: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Lavender


Lavender is such a beautiful song. It hits me emotionally! :'( Very sad music.

Kayleigh is good too, but I think I like Lavender more.
I think the lyrics of Kayleigh fit better with Lavender's music and vice versa, lol.

I have to check out Marillion more and more!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2006-01-13, 00:07:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-01-12, 22:58:36


I have to check out Marillion more and more!

welcome to the club ;)



NP Frost - Black Light Machine  :) (with John Mitchell ;D)

great!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sammi on Fri, 2006-01-13, 00:16:25
arena-the butterfly man ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-01-13, 00:29:08
Quote from: Invisible_Jen on Fri, 2006-01-13, 00:07:11
welcome to the club ;)



NP Frost - Black Light Machine  :) (with John Mitchell ;D)

great!!
yeay! she's back!

NP -> Ayreon - And the Druids turn to Stone

Damian Wilson is awesome!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2006-01-13, 04:32:55
Frank Zappa -   The Muffin Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-01-13, 21:21:10
Maybe not entirely in place here, but...

Opeth - The Drapery Falls

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-01-13, 22:27:12
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-01-13, 21:21:10
Maybe not entirely in place here, but...

Opeth - The Drapery Falls

MAD.

Ahhh the best song I heard from Opeth! It's really REALLY good!! (except the growls, did I mention I hate growls?)
(And I don't like Opeth!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-01-14, 19:48:12
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably...?

2. Drive On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-01-15, 13:54:46
IQ - Subterranea

3. Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-01-15, 15:43:39
Beyond The Labyrinth - Signs  ::) not bad
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-01-15, 20:51:32
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-01-15, 21:21:56
F.R.O.S.T. - BLACK LIGHT MACHINE [10:05]

hmmm, promising :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Mon, 2006-01-16, 07:52:55

Scapeland Wish - Reason. A great album(although, too underrated).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-16, 12:27:32
Greenday - St. Jimmy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-01-16, 15:00:48
Mostly Autumn - Out Of The Green Sky

It somehow reminded me a bit of Blackfield and Solar... ??? Melody-wise.
Musicalwise I think it sounds a bit like Stream Of Passion.

Actually I don't have a clue, it sounds OK though. I have to listen to some more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-01-16, 18:07:04
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

2. Volte-Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-16, 18:38:40
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm!

Wow 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-16, 21:57:22
Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

Track: Sequence II - The Lonely Views Of Condors

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-16, 22:36:15
Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite

Track: Egypt.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-18, 18:25:31
IQ - Subterranea

disc 2 track 4: The Other Side
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-01-18, 19:18:29
C. Nolan & O. Wakeman - Jabberwocky
2. Coming To Town

Funky 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-01-18, 23:07:10
RICK WAKEMAN - "Mr. Slow"
from the album 'Return To The Centre Of The Earth'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-01-19, 16:43:06
Neal Morse - ?
1. The Temple Of The Living God


WOOOOOOWWWWW I'm beginning to like this mr. Neal-man! Great solowork on this one! Amazing!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-01-19, 17:07:52
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-01-19, 16:43:06
Neal Morse - ?

It was just big disappointment for me.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-19, 18:38:05
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-01-19, 16:43:06
Neal Morse - ?
1. The Temple Of The Living God


WOOOOOOWWWWW I'm beginning to like this mr. Neal-man! Great solowork on this one! Amazing!
His other 2 albums are better ;) Espacially One is great. Only flaw is that it's to short (only 80 min.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-01-19, 18:54:46
IQ - The Wake

3. The Magic Roundabout
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-19, 18:56:28
Dream Theater - The Great Debate

Superb lyrics!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-01-19, 21:00:27
np>> Presto Ballet - [Peace Among the Ruins #01] Peace Among The Ruins [5:47]

nice... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-01-19, 21:02:18
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-19, 18:38:05
His other 2 albums are better ;) Espacially One is great. Only flaw is that it's to short (only 80 min.)

I heard some songs of his album 'One'. It's great! ;)

'Kneel' Morse is a great man! ;D
Didn't like Spock's Beard. Maybe I should give it a listen again...
Transatlantic was GREAT too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-01-19, 21:40:29
np>> King - [Steps In Time #09] I Kissed The Spikey Fridge [4:07]

80s prog pop, very cool, I love this album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-01-19, 22:04:53
Arena - Welcome to the Stage - Jericho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-01-20, 07:48:37
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-01-19, 21:02:18
his album 'One'. It's great! ;)

Agree.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-01-20, 16:03:15
Pendragon - The Window of Life

5. Nostradamus (Stargazing)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-01-20, 18:19:06
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: Honor Thy Father

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-01-20, 18:21:53
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

2. Volte-Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-01-21, 14:29:20
Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

Track: Home.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-01-21, 15:42:47

Bread - Baby I'm A Want You. Oldies but goldies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-01-21, 20:08:21
Arena - Contagion

15. Cutting the cards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-22, 00:10:02
Arena - Solomon (Live&Life version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-22, 01:11:26
Winterstrain - Another Time.

This is Really good.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-01-22, 18:22:02
Fischer-Z - Going red for a salad

7. Room service
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-22, 22:16:38
Marillion - Fugazi

Track: Emerald Lies.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-01-22, 23:39:03
THE CRANBERRIES - "Zombie"
from the album 'No Need To Argue'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-22, 23:44:18
Sonata Arctica - Draw me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-01-23, 12:07:30
IQ - Dark Matter

3. You Never Will
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-01-23, 14:18:38
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-01-23, 15:44:09
np>> Star-One - [Space Metal #10] Starchild [9:04]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Mon, 2006-01-23, 16:27:22
SOLAR,  RUN EP   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-23, 20:07:56
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: The Great Debate.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-23, 20:08:57
Arena - Pride
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-23, 20:14:40
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: Disappear.

MAD.

< Edit: Ah, it seems i'm half-evil.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-01-23, 23:47:16
Helloween - Occasion Avenue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: sammi on Tue, 2006-01-24, 00:23:59
Korn- see you on the other side- twisted transistor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2006-01-24, 07:11:21

The Box - "Black Dog There". Worthy to attention.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-01-24, 07:23:44
Blind Guardian - Trial by Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-01-24, 16:35:54
In Flames - Colony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-01-24, 16:56:53
Nightwish

Haven't listened to that for a time.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-24, 19:25:24
IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-01-24, 20:27:00
Sonata Arctica - Wolf & Raven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-01-24, 20:49:51
Dream Theater - Awake

Track: The Mirror.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-01-25, 11:44:22
Arena - The Visitor  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2006-01-25, 16:16:57
Steve Hackett Remasters: "Voyage of the Acolyte" and "Please Don't Touch"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-01-25, 18:02:23
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture

3. Copernicus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-01-26, 07:48:32
Shadowland - U.S.I.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-01-26, 17:00:39
Stranglers - Black And White - 05 - Sweden (all quiet on the eastern front)

Great album cover this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-01-26, 18:05:05
IQ - The Seventh House

1. The Wrong Side of Weird
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-01-26, 23:16:15
Genesis - Nursery Cryme

Musical Box
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2006-01-27, 03:05:40
Solar  ,    Run
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Little Angel on Fri, 2006-01-27, 15:12:39
After Forever....Semblance of Confusion (saterday ;D  is the gig in Dordrecht)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-01-27, 18:32:06
Today I played Toto - Falling in Between and Asia - Silent Nation. Right now nothing is in my player.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-01-28, 18:07:34
Yes - Drama  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-01-28, 19:02:05
Sonata Arctica - The Power of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-01-28, 20:19:34
Neal Morse - One
2. The Man's Gone

Neal Morse sounds like Michael W. Smith here... ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-01-28, 22:16:37
np> Katatonia - [My Twin (Single) #01] My Twin [2:40]

This is from their upcoming album "The Great Cold Distance", and boy is it great! Really, download it and let it move you:
http://www.katatonia.com/audio/mytwin.mp3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-29, 10:31:34
Dio - The Last In Line

Track: Egypt.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-01-29, 13:18:08
John Watts - One More Twist

2. Lagonda Lifestyle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-29, 13:21:08
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Boston Tea Party.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Invisible_Jen on Sun, 2006-01-29, 16:31:47
NP: IQ - subterranea The Concert  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-01-29, 18:36:16
KEANE - "Bedshaped"
from the album 'Hopes And Fears'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-29, 19:55:46
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-01-29, 18:36:16
KEANE - "Bedshaped"
from the album 'Hopes And Fears'
I bought that album because I had to buy something for this club, and I actually like it :) (Every once in a while...)

np -> Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-29, 20:08:37
Spocks Beard - Don't Try This At Home

Track: Day For Night

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-01-29, 22:17:55
OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence

Track: Hello, Helicopter!

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-01-29, 22:55:06
DT - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-01-30, 18:34:24
Pendragon - Not of this world

2. Dance of the seven veils
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-01-30, 19:30:04
Pepper's Ghost which arrived today and is now my second , and not last , Arena album  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-01-30, 20:27:40
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-01-30, 19:30:04
Pepper's Ghost which arrived today and is now my second , and not last , Arena album  :)

Which was your first then??


NP: Arena - Contagion
This Way Madness Lies

Before I heard this track I never knew there were such brilliant instrumental pieces on earth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2006-01-30, 21:08:32
Mindgames - Actors In A Play  8) Wau , Neo Prog from Belgium and I love it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-01-30, 21:57:59
Explorers Club - Raising The Mammoth

Track: Raising The Mammoth pt III - Vertebrates

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-31, 18:37:40
Pendragon - Believe

2. No place for the innocent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-01-31, 19:49:59
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

Rehearsing to sing along the 17th at their gig ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-01-31, 21:17:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-01-30, 20:27:40
Which was your first then??


NP: Arena - Contagion
This Way Madness Lies

Before I heard this track I never knew there were such brilliant instrumental pieces on earth.

PH , The Visitor was my first which was recommende don the marilllion board plus JohnJowitt plays bass and i am an IQ fan.

Peppers Ghost is playing again , thats twice today , and mighty fine it is. Sorry , sure you already know that  :-[

Smoke and mirrors is ringing my prog bell at the moment   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-01-31, 21:27:49
Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars.

Track: Intro - Navigating By The Stars.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Wed, 2006-02-01, 03:09:21
Arena....     A wish away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-01, 19:30:35
Riverside - Out of myself

1. The same river
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-01, 20:46:34
The über good Jabberwocky by Mr. Nolan and Mr. Wakeman *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2006-02-01, 20:58:08
Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-02-01, 21:47:56
Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York.

Track: Beyond This Life.

*ola*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-02, 16:28:58
Porcupine Tree - "Sky Moves Sideways"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-02-02, 18:58:38
Threshold - Clone

2. Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-02-02, 21:43:44
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator.

Track: To The Quasar.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-02, 21:46:41
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-02-02, 21:43:44
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator.

Track: To The Quasar.

MAD.
getting into the 'gig-mood'? ;D

np -> Arena - Contagion Max (home-made version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:11:18
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-02, 21:46:41
getting into the 'gig-mood'? ;D

np -> Arena - Contagion Max (home-made version)

Well, it's safe for me to say it here (i hope  :-\) but i think that i'm the only one of "the other forum" who's not going to any SoP concerts due to other commitments.  :-[

Which makes me wipe a tear.  :'(

NP> Still Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator

Track: Out Of The White Hole.

MAD.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:49:05
Threshold - Replica

Ground Control (Acoustic Version)



I'm totally converted to Threshold. It is (once again) one of the best bands I've heard.

*Puts some Threshold CD's on Birthday- and Sinterklaas-wishlist*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:54:02
Threshold was one of my first Prog discoveries :)

Ayreon = And the Driuds turn to Stone

Damian rules!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-02-03, 09:25:13
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:49:05
Threshold - Replica

  A great compilation. My favourite CD of Threshold.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-03, 11:35:20
Queen - Greatest Hits

8. Save Me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-03, 13:38:28
Pendragon - The World

5. Queen of Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-02-03, 17:30:05
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:54:02
Damian rules!

Indeed.
I like his work with Landmarq and Nolan And Wakeman.

Don't really listened to his contribute to Threshold yet.

Damian Wilson's voice is very theatrical, which I like and is one of the things that made N&W's music.

Anyway,
NP: Threshold - Replica
Surface To Air (New Version)

I wonder what the old version sounds like. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2006-02-03, 21:28:01
Green Carnation - Accoustic Verses   *ola* very good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-02-03, 22:08:10
Roine Stolt - Wallstreet Voodoo

Track:The Unwanted

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-02-03, 22:22:39
Arena - Contagium EP

Confrontation


I really like acoustic guitars. That's why I like this instrumental song so much. And also Skin Game with the acoustic guitar at the end.
Beautiful! :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-04, 11:14:03
Threshold - Subsurface

9. The Destruction of Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-04, 11:18:42
Camel - Dust and Dreams

1. Dust Bowl
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-02-04, 14:49:26
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-03, 13:38:28
Pendragon - The World

5. Queen of Hearts

   What a beautiful album. What a marvellous track.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-04, 19:31:30
Quote from: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-02-04, 14:49:26
   What a beautiful album. What a marvellous track.  ;)
Oh, yes. This afternoon I played 'Believe'. The track 'The edge of the world' is so touching, I have always goosebumps while playing that song.

np: Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage

3. Valley of the Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-02-04, 21:37:37
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-02, 22:54:02
Ayreon = And the Driuds turn to Stone
Damian rules!

Yes he does, absolutely! I saw him live on stage last night, doing an acoustic set (as the opener for Stream of Passion) with his guitar and prolly self-written songs. He did only 4 of them, but he could have gone along for hours if you ask me - he was brilliant. What an artist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-02-05, 08:03:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-04, 19:31:30
The track 'The edge of the world' is so touching, I have always goosebumps while playing that song.

In my view, the best track of 2005.  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-02-05, 11:38:43
Threshold - Clone

4. Lovelorn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-02-05, 12:30:42
John Watts - One More Twist

2. Lagonda Lifestyle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-02-05, 12:42:51
Spocks Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers

Track: The Good Don't Last

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-02-05, 12:53:20
The Stranglers - The Gospel According To The Meninblack - 02 - Just Like Nothing On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-05, 14:06:22
M!NDGAMES - Actors In A Play again and I love it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-02-05, 15:42:57
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-05, 14:06:22
M!NDGAMES - Actors In A Play again and I love it  8)

Hope to listen to it soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-02-06, 17:58:41
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

1. War Heroes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-07, 17:52:51
IQ - Subterranea (disc 1)

2. Provider
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2006-02-07, 21:24:20
THE WALKABOUTS - "Straight To The Stars"
from the album 'Trail Of Stars'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2006-02-07, 22:55:18
Tiles - Fence the Clear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-08, 18:22:38
IQ - Subterranea (disc 2)

2. Breathtaker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-08, 18:29:22
You're really an IQ-guy eh?

I'm listening to
FROST - Milliontown

The full sample of Black Light Machine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-08, 19:32:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-02-08, 18:29:22
You're really an IQ-guy eh?
I'm having an IQ period, that's correct. But it can be that after that I play for example all the Arena albums after each other.

np: Toto - Falling in Between

5. Hooked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-02-09, 17:35:07
Trivium - Ascendancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-02-09, 18:00:46
Asia - Live in Mockba 09-XI-90

1. Time Again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-02-10, 11:37:46
Eyes Of Fire - Prisons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-10, 13:31:50
Toto - Mindfields

3. Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2006-02-10, 13:37:11
Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Vol. 1 From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness - 03 - Welcome Home


This is bloody excellent! NOT what I was expecting at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-10, 16:46:42
Toto - Falling in Between

6. Simple Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-02-10, 22:51:53
Neal Morse - ?

Track: In The Fire.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-02-11, 00:16:27
DT - Octavarium 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-11, 15:08:21
Spocks Beard - Gluttons For Punishment

Track: A Flash Before My Eyes pt I - The Ballet Of The Impact

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-02-12, 14:10:43
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

5. Guardian of my Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-02-12, 15:15:50
Porcupine Tree - Lips Of Ashes.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-12, 15:55:29
Mind Sky - Timewise  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-02-12, 15:58:55
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-12, 15:55:29
Mind Sky - Timewise  8)

I like it. Recommended for fans of early Genesis period.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-12, 16:30:05
Sonata Arctica - My Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-02-12, 16:32:08
Masterplan - Aeronauts.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-02-13, 18:08:11
Toto - Falling In Between

2. Dying On My Feet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-02-13, 20:07:08
Pink Floyd - Animals

Track: Dogs.

What an amazing song.  :)

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-02-14, 10:08:08
Marillion - Curtain Call - Discs 1/2 - Germany 1983
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-02-14, 13:49:12
In Flames - Come Clarity (back to form after the disappointing 'Soundtrack...')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Tue, 2006-02-14, 15:45:15
Ten Years Gone - Led Zeppelin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-02-14, 17:12:08
Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-14, 18:09:16
Arena - Contagion

2. An Angel Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-15, 18:15:56
Toto - Turn Back

2. English Eyes  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-15, 21:17:13
Ayreon - Loser (Single version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-16, 04:24:26
Tony Banks - "A Curious Feeling"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-02-16, 14:00:34
Cryptal Darkness - They Whispered You Had Risen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-02-16, 18:27:19
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

2. Smoke and Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-16, 18:31:39
Sonata Arctica - I want out 8) (Their version Rocks!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-17, 18:50:12
Arena - The Cry

3. The Offering
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-02-17, 21:04:11
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
CD 1

3. Misunderstood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sat, 2006-02-18, 00:31:22
Crematory - Revolution

12. Farewell Letter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 00:33:11
YAY!!! ehm,...oops. Wrong topic.  :-\

NP> Symphony X - The Odyssey

So it's a YAY after all.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 00:56:35
Spocks Beard - The Doorway.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-02-18, 06:23:11

Kara(2006) - self titled debut CD. Recommended for fans of Mostly Autumn, Iona, Karnataka.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-18, 19:12:43
Some people recommended me the following.
So I'm now listening to Riverside - Loose Heart (as heard on ProgArchives).

Sounds similar to Opeth.
I like this, but I hate grunting... I hope this songs stays clean... I'm halfway now, lol.


EDIT: It seems not, lol. The grunts on the end of the song however weren't that offending. I can live with this, I think.
I hope I can grow into it, 'cos the music is absolutely GREAT!!!
Very beautiful.

NP: Riverside - Turned You Down

It starts great, I wonder how this song progresses.

Next step is Opeth ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Weballergy on Sat, 2006-02-18, 19:24:14
I'm listening to...

ARENA - Opera Fanatica

I cannot stop!!! Please, someone come and delete it from my hard drive! NOW! ;D Hahahahaha.

WEBBY
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sat, 2006-02-18, 19:27:37
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-18, 21:16:01
Riverside - Out of Myself

5. Loose Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 22:14:22
IQ - Subterranea

Track: Failsafe.

Great album from a great band.  :)

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-18, 22:39:55
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-18, 21:16:01
Riverside - Out of Myself

5. Loose Heart

Hehehe... on Progarchives? ;)


I'm now listening to Opeth, while I'm watching Dalziel and Pascoe.
Great combination.........

Oh, and those growls.... yuck...
I hope I like them after I heard the whole album (Blackwater Park).
Then again, the music is really good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 22:42:04
Thanx to PH i'm in an Opeth mood.  ;D

Opeth - Blackwater Park.

Track: Harvest.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 23:21:06
Simply the best Symphony X album:

V - The New Mythology Suite.

Track: Egypt.

*I'm not worthy*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-19, 00:26:07
Supertramp - Paris oh, I surely love it  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sun, 2006-02-19, 00:43:14
After listening to Opeth - Damnation, Damian Wilson - Cosmas I thought it was time to go over to Ayreon. After the The Final Experiment Special Edition I listen to
   Ayreon - The Dreamsequenzer
now.
Song number 9: And the Druids Turn To Stone...

There he is again.. Damian Wilson.. I love his voice. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 01:12:42
Simon and Garfunkel - Cecilia 8) (I've got on repeat ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-02-19, 07:23:08
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-18, 22:14:22
IQ - Subterranea

Great album from a great band.  :)

Their best ever album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-02-19, 12:35:16
PRODIGY - "Baby's Got A Temper"
From the single.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 14:22:25
Sonata Arctica - Ecliptica

The japanese import album came in yesterday*ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2006-02-19, 15:23:13
Rush - Vapor Trails

...and hello, I haven't posted for ages. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-02-19, 17:02:00
About track 'Loose Heart' of Riverside:

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-02-18, 22:39:55
Hehehe... on Progarchives? ;)

No, I have the album.

Today I played: IQ - Ever, Toto - Tambu and Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-02-19, 17:09:27
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-19, 00:26:07
Supertramp - Paris oh, I surely love it  :-*

Yeah, cool, I should dig that one out sometime. It's one of the concerts I badly wish I had been there. Like Sting - Bring on the Night, and Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense etc...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-02-19, 17:12:04
Pendragon - Believe

Track: Learning Curves.

MAD.

*Edit: Yay. 400 posts  :)*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 18:41:04
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

Aaaah, let the memories flow :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-19, 20:19:44
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2006-02-19, 17:09:27
Yeah, cool, I should dig that one out sometime. It's one of the concerts I badly wish I had been there. Like Sting - Bring on the Night, and Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense etc...

Yeah, but I have not seen them live either  :-[ :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-19, 20:21:00
Arena - The Visitor great  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 20:45:49
Damian Wilson - Disciple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Mon, 2006-02-20, 00:03:50
Timo Tolkki - Hymn To Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-02-20, 00:20:48
Damian - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-02-20, 22:41:58
OZRIC TENTACLES - "Iscence"
from the album 'Eternal Wheel, The Best Of...'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Tue, 2006-02-21, 00:05:18
Ayreon - The Dream Sequenzer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-21, 18:25:01
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day 2: Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 01:38:46
Damian - Cosmas

*sigh*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 08:25:45
Frank Klepacki - Hell March 2

As heard on frankklepacki.com

Whoaa, memories memories (too bad my videocard is broken)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 10:23:25
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
1. Bedlam Fayre


Ahhh this sounds good after 2 hours of schoolwork.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:03:01
Genesis - Land of Confusion :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:47:35
Aerosmith - Dream On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 18:30:20
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:03:01
Genesis - Land of Confusion :-[

What's the  ":-[" for?
Genesis is... Genes is the... no wait...

Blah blah blah best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:18:46
There's nothing wrong with Genesis in the 80's!

NP:
GENESIS - "The Brazillian"
from the album 'Invisible Touch'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:32:55
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:18:46
GENESIS - "The Brazillian"
from the album 'Invisible Touch'
I had that one on lp  :o.

np: Threshold - Clone

2. Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:35:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:18:46
There's nothing wrong with Genesis in the 80's!

NP:
GENESIS - "The Brazillian"
from the album 'Invisible Touch'

Ahhh The Brazillian!! That's a great instrumental!
One of the first (I think the first) instrumental song I ever heard!

If some people think that Genesis went mainstream pop, you should listen to 'Domino'!!

Now listening to:

Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
CD 2
6. Solitary Shell
;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:38:05
Threshold - Hypothetical
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 21:42:28
Stream Of Passion - Spellbound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:52:15
Threshold - Wounded Land (Special Edition)

What a voice! ;D

I can't get the Enhanced Element to work.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Thu, 2006-02-23, 00:44:48
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 18:30:20
What's the  ":-[" for?
Genesis is... Genes is the... no wait...

Blah blah blah best.

Heh, I dunno.  "Genesis" is the last one I felt had more good stuff than bad - although even that had some howlers ("Takin it all too hard", urrgh yuk!).  I do like "Land of Confusion" though, especially in conjunction with the video..."that's some nurse". ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-02-23, 08:54:04
Mostly Autumn - Passengers

9. Distant Train
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-02-23, 09:10:06
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Thu, 2006-02-23, 00:44:48
Heh, I dunno.  "Genesis" is the last one I felt had more good stuff than bad - although even that had some howlers ("Takin it all too hard", urrgh yuk!).  I do like "Land of Confusion" though, especially in conjunction with the video..."that's some nurse". ;D

Yeah, I have the DVD "The Video Show", and all of the clips are great, but the one of 'Land of Confusion' is still the best.
By the way, Phil Collins can be VERY humouristic!


I'm now playing something I had never heard before:

A.C.T. - Torn By A Phrase
:o :o :o :o :o

Is this the future of Prog Rock????
It sounds brilliant!
The song is perfect in every aspect.
Check it out if you haven't heard it yet: progarchives.com
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:23:00
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-02-23, 09:10:06


I'm now playing something I had never heard before:

A.C.T. - Torn By A Phrase
:o :o :o :o :o

Is this the future of Prog Rock????
It sounds brilliant!
The song is perfect in every aspect.
Check it out if you haven't heard it yet: progarchives.com

I have three albums of A.C.T. and I love their music.  :-*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:24:41
Yes - Talk I surely love this band  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:33:24
Camel - Rajaz

1. Three Wishes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-02-23, 23:42:08
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:23:00
I have three albums of A.C.T. and I love their music.  :-*  ;D

Happy Prog, it sounds good. I downloaded the whole album for some further experiments and analysis. Maybe I'll buy this last epic. ;)

Now playing:

It Bites - Kiss Like Judas

Ahhh memories. It reminds me of the Kino concert on 10 december. Whoohoo, I'm already looking forward to a next Kino concert. I hope they'll be in The Netherlands soon.

Anyway, this was It Bites, but oh well...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Fri, 2006-02-24, 00:27:21
Here we go again...

Threshold - Wounded Land (Special Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-02-24, 12:34:39
The Urbane - Mary Jane

Great happy song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-24, 13:06:59
Progarchives.com II (an album I made myself of music of the Progarchives.com website. Now that isn't possible anymore, just streaming)  ::).

np: IQ - Widow's Peak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-02-24, 14:37:22
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-24, 13:06:59
Progarchives.com II (an album I made myself of music of the Progarchives.com website. Now that isn't possible anymore, just streaming)  ::).

np: IQ - Widow's Peak

(Pssst I know a way to make it possible to download the songs from Progarchives.com ;), but I'm not sure if I can tell it here, PM me if you like.)

Now playing:

The Urbane - Loop

Great song for this sunny weather.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Fri, 2006-02-24, 15:58:37
IQ - The Thousand Days (from 'Forever Live') 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-02-24, 17:32:51
Asrai - Pale Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2006-02-24, 18:06:54
Mangrove - Facing The Sunset a 4 Track Album, that means 4 Epics, or Longsongs  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 13:15:33
A.C.T. - A Loaded Situation

...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-02-25, 18:10:22
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 13:15:33
A.C.T. - A Loaded Situation

...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...The Dance Of Eternity...

Are there just 4 words in this song  ???

Now playing Arena - The Visitor  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 18:50:12
Quote from: Proglady on Sat, 2006-02-25, 18:10:22
Are there just 4 words in this song  ???

Now playing Arena - The Visitor  ;D

You know A.C.T. but you obviously don't know Dream Theater then, otherwise you'll know what I was talking about. ;D

The Urbane - Time After Time

Great cover!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-25, 19:31:45
IQ - The Wake

5. Widow's Peak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 19:34:58
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-25, 19:31:45
IQ - The Wake

5. Widow's Peak

What is IQ's best album?



NP: A.C.T. - Mr. Landlord

This song won't get out of my head... So I'm not really playing it, but it's still in my head.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-02-25, 20:04:24
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 19:34:58
What is IQ's best album?
My favorite one is 'The Seventh House', but 'Dark Matter' , 'Ever' and 'Subterranea' are great as well. The one I was playing 'The Wake' is a little bit 'dated', you can hear it's an older one.

np: Pendragon - Kowtow

1. Saved By You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 20:18:47
Ahh OK.
I have heard Seventh House and Dark Matter, and those were awesome (especially 7th house). But everybody keeps talking about Subterranea being the best IQ album...

NP:
Harry Gregson Williams - Metal Gear Solid Main Theme

Yeah I know...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-02-25, 20:21:57
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-02-25, 22:53:57
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-02-25, 18:50:12
You know A.C.T. but you obviously don't know Dream Theater then, otherwise you'll know what I was talking about. ;D

The Urbane - Time After Time

Great cover!

I do know Dream Theater, at least their music (I never had coffee with them  ::) ), but still I don't know what you are talking about  ???

Threshold - Subsurface is now playing  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-02-25, 23:56:43
Landmarq - The vision Pit  8) and with Damian Wilson  ;D

Obscyra you really should check this one out.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-26, 00:50:03
Stream of Passion - When the levee breaks 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sun, 2006-02-26, 02:23:51
Time Tolkki - Hymn To Life

7. Are You The One? (vocals by Sharon Den Adel)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sun, 2006-02-26, 02:29:42
Quote from: Proglady on Sat, 2006-02-25, 23:56:43
Landmarq - The vision Pit  8) and with Damian Wilson  ;D

Obscyra you really should check this one out.  ;)

I definitely will. I'll have to wait a while though. I bought too many cds recently. Recently means the last 12 months to be honest. Because it somehow startet off for me then.   :o


What do I have to expect by Landmarq?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-02-26, 04:41:02
Pink Floyd - Animals - 03 - Pigs (3 different ones)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-02-26, 15:04:27
PRINCE - "Purple Rain"
from the album 'Purple Rain'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-02-26, 15:09:03
Mostly Autumn - Heroes Never Die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-26, 16:52:02
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 19:06:00
Quote from: Obscyra on Sun, 2006-02-26, 02:29:42


What do I have to expect by Landmarq?

Well, first there are only 2 Albums with Damin Wilson and their music is not as heavy as in Threshold. It's Neoprogressive Rock and I love it.  :-* On the Empire Website there is one Album from Landmarq with Damian evailable now for about 9 - 10 Euro.  ;) Maybe you wnat to check the site out.  ;) www.empire-music.de (http://www.empire-music.de)

Again I'm listening to Landmarq - The Vision Pit  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-02-26, 19:24:22

Aisles - "The Yearning". I like it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-02-26, 19:40:28
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 19:06:00
Well, first there are only 2 Albums with Damin Wilson and their music is not as heavy as in Threshold. It's Neoprogressive Rock and I love it.  :-* On the Empire Website there is one Album from Landmarq with Damian evailable now for about 9 - 10 Euro.  ;) Maybe you wnat to check the site out.  ;) www.empire-music.de (http://www.empire-music.de)

Again I'm listening to Landmarq - The Vision Pit  ;D

It's a must-have for Threshold (Damian Wilson)-fans and Clive Nolan-fans (I know, Clive doesn't play on this one, but he is involved in some way ;))
It's indeed Neo Prog, and I thought it sounded a bit like Arena/Marillion. But on the other hand they have their own sound really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 20:12:56
Threshold - Subsurface  8) 'Mac' is also a great singer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-02-26, 20:27:00
np>> Arena - [Contagion #04] This Way Madness Lies [3:35]

John rulez!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-02-26, 21:48:15
@Proglady:
Yup

@Peter:
Yup

And Clive Nolan is a keyboardgod on 'This Way Madness Lies'.


@Myself:
Yup


Now Playing: Magic Pie - Motions Of Desire (As heard on Progarchives.com)
WOW :o :o :o
Old Symphonic Prog made by a new (2005) band!
(This band deserves my new great band of 2005 along with Kino)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 22:40:46
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-02-26, 21:48:15
@Proglady:
Yup

@Peter:
Yup

And Clive Nolan is a keyboardgod on 'This Way Madness Lies'.


@Myself:
Yup


Now Playing: Magic Pie - Motions Of Desire (As heard on Progarchives.com)
WOW :o :o :o
Old Symphonic Prog made by a new (2005) band!
(This band deserves my new great band of 2005 along with Kino)

Yup  ;D

Colour Haze  :o I forgot the title  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Mon, 2006-02-27, 04:22:12
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 19:06:00
Well, first there are only 2 Albums with Damin Wilson and their music is not as heavy as in Threshold. It's Neoprogressive Rock and I love it.  :-* On the Empire Website there is one Album from Landmarq with Damian evailable now for about 9 - 10 Euro.  ;) Maybe you wnat to check the site out.  ;) www.empire-music.de (http://www.empire-music.de)

I'll have a look. Promised.  ;)

Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-02-26, 20:12:56
Threshold - Subsurface  8) 'Mac' is also a great singer

I totally believe that. I'll check this one out as well in some months time I think.  ::)



Apocalyptica - Cult (Special Edition)
Bonus CD: song no. 2 - Hope vol.2 feat. Matthias Sayer (Farmer Boys)

I love this song. It's so full of atmosphere. It's sad, flowing, powerful and I feel if I could lose myself in it. And I can listen to it over and over again.
Weird. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-02-27, 08:37:47
Jon Oliva's Pain - 'Tage Mahal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-02-27, 12:51:42
Ayreon - The Human Equation 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-02-27, 13:21:45
THE POLICE - "So Lonely"
as played on the radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-02-27, 13:43:43
Pendragon - Not Of This World

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-02-27, 19:44:55
Threshold - Extinct Instinct

3. Eat the Unicorn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-02-27, 21:18:12
John Petrucci - Suspended Animation
03. Tunnel Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Mon, 2006-02-27, 21:58:04
Stream of Passion - Out in the Real World (single)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-02-27, 22:41:11
James LaBrie - Elements of Pursuasion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-02-28, 16:20:20
Quote from: Obscyra on Mon, 2006-02-27, 21:58:04
Stream of Passion - Out in the Real World (single)  ;D

Your post made me want to listen to that song again.
NP: Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (album version) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-28, 18:30:32
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water

4. Heart Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2006-02-28, 21:08:50
After... - endless lunatic  8) great Art Rock / Neo Prog from Poland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Tue, 2006-02-28, 21:50:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-02-28, 16:20:20
Your post made me want to listen to that song again.
NP: Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (album version) ;)

;D


Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)

Didn't have any chance to listen to it earlier today as our damn cd-player had decided to be out of order most of the day.  >:( It's doing its job now though.  ::)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-01, 13:55:43
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men.

Track: Invincible.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-03-01, 15:58:37
The Used - The Used
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-03-01, 18:15:35
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water

3. Ghost in Dreamland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-03-01, 18:19:30
Jadis - Photoplay  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-01, 18:38:28
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-03-01, 19:52:26
Star One

I'm on a Arjen trip lately 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-01, 21:05:46
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver

Track: I Am The Sun Pt. I

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-03-02, 07:11:54
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-01, 21:05:46
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver

MAD.


My favourite album from TFK.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-02, 08:05:56
Neal Morse - ?
1. The Temple Of The Living God

Great track!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-03-02, 12:56:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-02, 08:05:56
Neal Morse - ?
1. The Temple Of The Living God

Great track!

Indeed it is. Actually i think this album is really really good. Not as good as Testimony but better than One.

NP> Kino - Picture

Track: Losers Day Parade.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-02, 14:58:32
Iron Maiden - Afraid To Shoot Strangers (Fear Of The Dark)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-02, 17:59:20
Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime

2. P O V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2006-03-02, 19:10:01
Abarax - Crying Of The Whale  8) very, yery nice. The music is in the vein of Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-03, 07:45:44
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2006-03-02, 19:10:01
Abarax - Crying Of The Whale  8) very, yery nice. The music is in the vein of Pink Floyd
I just read an article about them.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-03-02, 12:56:38
NP> Kino - Picture

Track: Losers Day Parade.

MAD.
Good taste.
I LOVE Kino.

Now playing:
Arena - Painted Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-03, 16:32:17
And now I'm playing Kamelot - The Black Halo. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Pascalj on Fri, 2006-03-03, 16:35:13
Nemo - Miroirs  *ola*

(http://nemo.web.free.fr/Images/fondindexsi.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-03-03, 17:19:01
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-03-02, 12:56:38
NP> Kino - Picture

  The main disappointment of 2005. IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-03, 18:01:00
When are you going to post what you listen instead of commenting on what others listen voyager. I mean it's your good right to do that, but that's not what this topic is for I guess ???

NP -> Ayreon - The Human Equation (10th time this week ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-03, 18:40:37
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-03-03, 17:19:01
The main disappointment of 2005. IMO.

It was one of the highlights of 2005 for me actually ;D

NP: Kate Bush - Aerial
02. Pi

Whahahaha what a funny song! About numbers! :D :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2006-03-03, 20:42:05
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-03-03, 07:45:44
I just read an article about them.

And was did the article say about Abarax - Crying For the Whales I hope only good stuff  ::)

I'm listening now to Mindsky - Timewise  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-03, 20:49:42
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2006-03-03, 20:42:05
And was did the article say about Abarax - Crying For the Whales I hope only good stuff  ::)

I'm listening now to Mindsky - Timewise  8)

Well, they said a lot of stuff... can't remember exactly what. But more good stuff than bad stuff.
It was in Dutch by the way, so I could provide a link but...

NP: Leave A Light On by Kino.
It's one of my favourites!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-03, 21:11:13
Aina - Days of Rising Doom

(Hey Obscyra, it has Damian on one of it's tracks, and it's kinda like ayreon, AND it fits in alphabetically ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-03, 21:32:40
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Track: Hell's Kitchen.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-03, 21:35:41
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-03-03, 17:19:01
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-03-02, 12:56:38
NP> Kino - Picture

  The main disappointment of 2005. IMO.

???

Are we talking about the same Kino here?
I personally think it was one of the highlights of 2005.

But hey, opinions differ i guess (thankfully  :D).

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-03, 21:37:46
Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-03, 23:15:50
The Aurora Project - Unspoken Words

Track: The Gathering.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sat, 2006-03-04, 01:08:55
Threshold - Wounded Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Pascalj on Sat, 2006-03-04, 01:55:27
Riverside - Dance with the shadow 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-03-04, 19:39:47
Asia - Arena

7. Falling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-04, 22:08:04
Kamelot - March Of Mephisto

Wow... This really sounds like a warsong.
And the grunts make me think of Lorf Od The Rings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-03-04, 22:12:12
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-03-04, 22:08:04
Kamelot - March Of Mephisto

Wow... This really sounds like a warsong.
And the grunts make me think of Lorf Od The Rings.

:o I didn't realize that Kamelot songs had grunts, hm I have to listen to it know.  ;) I think this song is from the album Black Halo isn't it ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-03-04, 22:19:10
Kamelot - The Black Halo / March Of Mephisto  ;D still not through and PH you are right, there are some grunts.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-03-05, 01:46:42
"SIRENS"

Freakin' wonderful...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-05, 01:47:36
Dead Soul Tribe - January Tree

Fantastic *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-03-05, 13:16:14
Quote from: Pascalj on Fri, 2006-03-03, 16:35:13
Nemo - Miroirs  *ola*

(http://nemo.web.free.fr/Images/fondindexsi.jpg)

That's a nice CD cover!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-05, 14:05:25
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-03-05, 13:16:14
That's a nice CD cover!

and interesting music  ;)

Now playing Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-03-05, 14:20:28
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-03-04, 22:08:04
Kamelot - March Of Mephisto

Wow... This really sounds like a warsong.
And the grunts make me think of Lorf Od The Rings.

The Black Halo yes.
And I didn't realize I said Lorf Od The Rings... This should be Lord Of The Rings Of Course
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-05, 16:01:31
Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: The Curtain Falls

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-05, 21:54:14
Opeth - Damnation

Track: Windowpane.

*horns*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-03-06, 08:45:05
Blind Guardian - Fly (single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-03-06, 09:15:22
Amorphis - Eclipse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-03-08, 22:40:35
Dream Theater - Images and Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-03-09, 12:49:02
Arena - Live&Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-09, 19:02:00
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-03-09, 19:50:25
Arena - Peppers Ghost - The Shattered Room.

Really, honest, would'nt make it up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-10, 07:47:44
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2006-03-09, 19:50:25
Really, honest, would'nt make it up.
Sure. ;)

NP: Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo

Hmm kinda blues-y eh?
It sounds funny, but not too proggy I think.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-03-10, 08:45:31
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-09, 19:02:00
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

  Their worst ever album!  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-10, 12:03:57
Quote from: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-03-10, 08:45:31
  Their worst ever album!  >:(
What are you playing voyager?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Fri, 2006-03-10, 13:46:38
Something totally different:

Deep Forest - Pacifique

I loved the album Deep Forest but I think Boheme was rubbish. This one here Pacifique sounds more interesting again. It's also been the music for the movie le prince du pacifique.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-10, 16:36:10
Today I played: Pendragon - 9:15 Live, Mostly Autumn - Storms over still water and Toto - Falling in Between. And I watched DVD 1 of my latest purchase: IQ20. No Arena, but the day is not over yet  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-10, 16:40:46
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-10, 12:03:57
What are you playing voyager?

It seems he's playing 'Their worst album ever'.

I know that, that's good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-10, 18:01:27
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-03-10, 16:40:46
It seems he's playing 'Their worst album ever'.

I know that, that's good stuff.
I heard their first album  'Their best album ever' was quite a lot better...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-10, 18:53:37
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-10, 18:01:27
I heard their first album  'Their best album ever' was quite a lot better...

That's indeed a good one! I absolutely LOVE track 6: 'Their best song ever' and number 9: 'Worse but still good'.

NP: Lighthouse Family - High

Great popsong, memories memories...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2006-03-10, 19:03:19
Strangefish - Fortune Telling  8) Neo Prog (the Genre  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-10, 19:37:56
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2006-03-10, 19:03:19
Strangefish - Fortune Telling  8) Neo Prog (the Genre  ;D )

Excellent choice.

NP> Pendragon - Believe

Track: The Wisdom Of Solomon

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-10, 21:42:26
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: When The Lights Are Down.

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:09:28
Now playing: Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways

It's one of Porcupine's finest albums, along with In Absentia and Deadwing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:12:06
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-10, 12:03:57
What are you playing voyager?

Taschenbillard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:31:36
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:12:06
Taschenbillard

???

Now playing:

Jadis - Photoplay ::) I do like it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-10, 23:00:44
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:12:06
Taschenbillard

??? ???

NP> The Flower Kings - Big Puzzle.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2006-03-10, 23:19:17
Trion - Tortoise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-03-11, 15:29:03
Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime

Track: Breaking The Sillence

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-03-11, 18:33:34
Abarax - Crying Of The Whales if you like Pink Floyd then you are going to like this!  ;D I love it  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-11, 20:19:08
Now playing: The Urbane - Time After Time

Hehehehehe nice cover. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2006-03-11, 22:00:40
The The - Out of the Blue (into the fire), from the "Infected" album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-12, 14:51:10
Actually it's Now Watching.

Transatlantic - Live In Europe.

Track: All Of The Above.

Quote from: Mike PortnoyNothing but f*****g epics tonight

;D

MAD.

ps. I was there.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-12, 17:50:01
Red Sand - Gentry after a few spins I'm beginning to like this Album more and more
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-12, 19:16:01
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-03-10, 22:12:06
Taschenbillard
What's that?

np -> Stream of Passion - Computer Eyes *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-12, 20:55:20
Tomas Bodin - I AM

Track: pt. II: A

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-03-12, 21:10:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-12, 19:16:01What's that?

Probably a joke of Peter which we can't understand, but that doesn't matter, we'll laugh anyway. ;D

Now Playing: a self-made midi version of Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

I still have to add a lot of instruments and melodies, but it sounds nice anyway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-12, 21:47:16
Yes - Keys To Ascension Track: Mind Drive  8) I love Yes  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-12, 22:19:23
Enchant - Live At Last

Track: The Thirst

I really can't understand why this band is so underestimated over here in Europe.  :-\ One of the coolest and "down-to-earth" bands i know.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-12, 22:40:42
Salem Hill - The Robery Of Murder

Track: When

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Sun, 2006-03-12, 22:44:08
Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-03-13, 08:11:03
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-03-12, 21:10:31
Probably a joke of Peter which we can't understand, but that doesn't matter, we'll laugh anyway. ;D

Erm, yes, it's a german saying for people.... erm, men who don't really do anything except for playing "billiards" in their trouser pockets. Obviously only men can do that. Now read the thread again starting from one post above my answer. Hmmm, sorry :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-03-13, 12:38:34
LOL ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-03-13, 18:55:53
Anthony - Pools of Sorrow ~ Waves of Joy

4. Cry Yourself to Sleep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-03-13, 19:18:15
Wheatus - A Little Respect
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-03-13, 19:46:44
IQ - Dark Matter

Track: Harvest Of Souls

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-03-13, 21:38:17
Aerosmith - Dream On *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-03-14, 18:46:12
Pendragon - The Window of Life

6. Am I Really Losing You?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-03-14, 20:37:44
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Pt I

Track: Ten Years

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-03-15, 18:29:35
Arena - The Visitor

2. Pins and Needles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-03-15, 19:31:07
Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World

listening that for about 4 days straight now   ;)*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-03-15, 19:45:29
David Gilmour - On An Island  8) very quiet music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-03-16, 10:34:28
I was listening to IQ - Dark Matter on the tube this morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-16, 16:45:23
Within Temptation - Silent Force

1. Intro

Quite WarCraft alike (for people who don't know WarCraft, it's a fantasy RTS game)

Next is

2. See Who I am
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-03-16, 17:20:40
Stream Of Passion - Breathing Again

calm muziek..... the best way to  begin the evening...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-03-16, 17:57:03
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-03-15, 19:31:07
Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World

listening that for about 4 days straight now   ;)*horns*
That's the way *horns*

Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-16, 18:23:07
IQ - The Wake

6. The Thousand Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Thu, 2006-03-16, 21:27:51
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-03-15, 19:31:07
Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World

listening that for about 4 days straight now   ;)*horns*
I turned it on as well as soon as I read your post.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-16, 21:55:33
I just got my biology teacher into IQ. He really likes it (he's maybe 35 years (or more!!) older than me, lol).
I first gavce him my copy of Dark Matter and he said he REALLY liked the first and the last song.
Now I gave him The Seventh House. I'm pretty curious. ;D

So in honour to all that, I'm listening to
IQ - The Seventh House
1. Wrong Side Of Weird

Next is

2. Erosion

I like those songs, it seems there's no weak song on The Seventh House. Those Sci-Fi elements in it are brilliant by the way.


And YES!!!! I am King here!! Worship me (for I'm not dead).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-03-16, 22:14:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-16, 21:55:33
And YES!!!! I am King here!! Worship me (for I'm not dead).

PUNY KING!!! BOWETH FOR THY IMPERATORS APPELMOES?? AND KEYBOARDISTMATT!!!! 8)

np -> Bryan Adams - Live! Live! Live!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2006-03-17, 01:19:54
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-03-16, 22:14:39
PUNY KING!!! BOWETH FOR THY IMPERATORS APPELMOES?? AND KEYBOARDISTMATT!!!! 8)

Somebody call the post count police!

Have played in the last 24hrs

Jadis - Photoplay (On repeat 3 times round)
Arena - Peppers Ghost
Porcupinr Tree - In Absentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-17, 08:06:12
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2006-03-17, 01:19:54
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Oh yes! In Absentia is good!
I think I'll give that a spin today!


Tonight (while I was sleeping) I played:
Kamelot - The Black Halo 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-17, 11:48:47
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-03-17, 08:06:12
Oh yes! In Absentia is good!
I think I'll give that a spin today!


Tonight (while I was sleeping) I played:
Kamelot - The Black Halo 8)
You don't sleepwalk, you sleeplisten?

np -> Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-17, 13:17:46
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-16, 21:55:33
I like those songs, it seems there's no weak song on The Seventh House.
It's rather good, isn't it? As is In Absentia  ;D

I've just been listening to the title track off Symphony X's The Odyssey. It's cheesy as hell but it's absolutely brilliant, imo. The last 5 minutes (from when the whole band kicks in to Champion of Ithaca) is fist in the air singalong perfection  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-17, 15:32:27
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-16, 21:55:33
I like those songs, it seems there's no weak song on The Seventh House.
Agreed, it's my favorite IQ album.

Just played: Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-17, 16:04:54
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-17, 11:48:47You don't sleepwalk, you sleeplisten?
Yup. That way I discovered Genesis while being uncounscious, I couldn't get myself to listen to it when I was counscious at first, so... It worked really!

Quote from: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-17, 13:17:46It's rather good, isn't it? As is In Absentia  ;D
Yes, In Absentia is good too. But I don't think you can compare it to IQ... However, they are both excellent albums!

Quote from: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-17, 13:17:46I've just been listening to the title track off Symphony X's The Odyssey. It's cheesy as hell but it's absolutely brilliant, imo. The last 5 minutes (from when the whole band kicks in to Champion of Ithaca) is fist in the air singalong perfection  ;D
Yeah that's a great one too!!
I especially like the first four (or so) songs!

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-17, 15:32:27Agreed, it's my favorite IQ album.

Just played: Arena - Immortal?

That's also an album with no weak tracks.

Now playing 10th Man Down by Nightwish (as played on Pandora.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-17, 18:57:21
IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-17, 19:59:46
Ayreon - The Human Equation

The album still keeps getting better and better :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-17, 20:10:51
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-17, 19:59:46
Ayreon - The Human Equation

The album still keeps getting better and better :o

[smartass]
No, you get better and better in listening to this album
[/smartass]

Now listening to:
Mostly Autumn - The Eyes Of The Forest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-03-17, 20:38:22
switching between Wtihin Temptation (The Silent Force) and Stream Of Passion (Embrace The Storm)

I've copied all the songs i have from them to my MP3 player...so i can always listen to them
really... why only listen when you are at home, school is also not a bad place (teachers wouldn't mind would they?  ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sat, 2006-03-18, 00:26:20
Cyndi Lauper's The Body Acoustic ... found it when browsing and decided to get it for nostalgia's sake as I liked Ms Lauper in the 80s.  Some excellent re-workings of her hits and lesser known album tracks.  I just know someone will probably berate me for this choice but I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-03-18, 01:02:05
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound

Track: The Battle Of Epping Forest   

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sat, 2006-03-18, 08:17:18

Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer. The best prog-newcomer of 2005!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-18, 14:39:52
Frank Klepacki - C&C Red Alert 2
3. Burn

Yeah! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-03-18, 18:53:24
Steve Lukather - Lukather

3. Fall Into Velvet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-18, 19:59:33
Arena - (Dont forget to) breathe

Whoa!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-03-18, 21:04:55
DT - Metropolis pt 2: Scenes from a Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-19, 00:33:38
Strangefish - Full Scale

Track: Listening To Ghosts

This band was recommended to me by a member on the DPRP forum. Great band.  :)

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-03-19, 03:15:17
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-19, 00:33:38
Strangefish - Full Scale


Get the new album, it's awesome, ask Sammi she STOLE my copy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-03-19, 06:15:07
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-19, 00:33:38
Strangefish - Full Scale

  Nothing special, rather mediocre band.  >:( IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-19, 11:28:58
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2006-03-19, 03:15:17
Get the new album, it's awesome, ask Sammi she STOLE my copy.

The New Album Strangefish - Fortune Telling  ;D and I love it.

I think i also should get the previous one too.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-03-19, 12:41:00
Star One - Space Metal

4. Songs of the Ocean  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-19, 12:43:28
The Vow - Devil In Disquise  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-19, 12:57:59
Golden Earring - This wheel's on fire (Bob Dylan cover)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-19, 14:33:50
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-03-19, 06:15:07

  Nothing special, rather mediocre band.  >:( IMO.

Hmm, no i don't know that song. The band name doesn't ring a bell either.  :-\

NP> The Flower Kings - Adam And Eve

Track: Driver's Seat

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-03-19, 16:00:58
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-03-19, 06:15:07
Nothing special, rather mediocre band.  >:( IMO.

Oh my! I should take a listen to that band then. I love mediocre bands especially when they're nothing special!
All the other bands are just... well... special.
Nah, we don't like special bands. Mediocre bands! Now those are interesting!

Strangefish - Fortune Telling
1. Happy As I Am

Is this the happy version of a song by Dream Theater? :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-19, 16:27:51
Kate Bush - The Man With The Child In His Eyes

After this i think i'll give Opeth a chance.  ;D  *horns*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-03-19, 20:11:07


Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-03-20, 19:00:39
IQ - Ever

2. Fading Senses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-03-20, 19:02:47
Arena - Peppers Ghost

Track: Tantalus

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-03-20, 19:23:13
Camel - Lunar Sea (as played on Morow.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-03-22, 09:48:33
On the tube this morning it was Symphony X - Twilight In Olympus  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-03-22, 11:57:29
Pendragon - believe  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-03-22, 20:30:27
Listening to Morow right now. Let's see:

The Flower Kings - Alive on Planet Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-03-22, 20:58:53
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-03-22, 20:30:27
Listening to Morow right now. Let's see:

The Flower Kings - Alive on Planet Earth

LOL I've heard that one 3 times already on Morow. :P
But that's OK.

Lacuna Coil - Daylight Dancer

Pretty good music if you ask me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-03-22, 23:42:20
The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ian M on Thu, 2006-03-23, 01:40:40
Various on a iTunes mix. Odd collection of Caravan - Live at Fairfield Hall 1974 (I saw them on this tour, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away), Porcupine Tree - Deadwing and Apocalyptica - Cult (Clive - possible support for Euro gigs?) Currently have my headphones on and volume LOUD, Contagion sounds oh so much better at number 11.

Riding The Tide - is this one of Clive's best things*? My daughter loves this track - she asked who was playing maracas? - I said no one, she said 'Well there should be'


*Other contender is Valley Of The Kings or The Visitor (album)

PS - I'm Oliver Twist but forgot my password so had to register again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-23, 07:28:54
Quote from: Ian M on Thu, 2006-03-23, 01:40:40PS - I'm Oliver Twist but forgot my password so had to register again!

Ouch... That sucks. ::)

I was listening to Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Trains. A good track that (if it got a radio edit) would make good airplay.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-03-23, 09:02:05
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-23, 07:28:54
I was listening to Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Trains.
I love that song  ;D

Amplifier - Amplifier, currently on One Great Summer.

We are unstoppable now...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2006-03-23, 16:05:39
MIKE AND THE MECHANICS - "The Living Years"
from the album 'The Living Years"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-03-23, 17:46:02
Ayreon - Confrontation

really good song...


The truth is out I feel relieved....now back to reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-23, 19:07:28
Threshold - Clone

1. Freaks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-24, 14:23:42
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

2. Drive On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2006-03-24, 17:59:05
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-24, 18:45:01
Morow Radio

IQ - Headlong  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-24, 22:23:53
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

MAD.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-25, 13:33:28
Symphony X - Transcendence (Segue)

And while I was typing that I suddenly was listening to

Symphony X - Communion And The Oracle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-03-25, 14:44:10
Queensryche - The Warning

Track: Roads To Madness

Making myself ready for Op:Mindcrime II.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-03-25, 19:35:56
Sylvan - Timeless Traces.

Hmm nice song! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-03-25, 21:57:04
Elfonia - Aura

reallllyyy good.... i don't understant a single word though  :P *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-03-26, 05:47:07
morrow.com

Arena - Chosen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-03-26, 07:05:48
Pagan's Mind - Celestial Entrance - 02 - Through Osiris' Eyes

I love this album, everything from prog to metal to death metel all in one verse!

DO NOT PLAY WHEN DRIVING you don't want a speeding fine do you?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-03-26, 07:21:48
Rhapsosy - Dawn Of Victory

I'm having a 'heavy' night so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-03-26, 12:59:10
ART BRUT - "Modern Art"
from the album 'Bang Bang Rock and Roll'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-26, 13:46:48
Riverside - Before

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-26, 16:55:15
Arena - Sirens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-03-26, 22:47:48
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-03-26, 16:55:15
Arena - Sirens

All hail Sirens.  *horns*

NP> Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

Track: Too Close To The Sun

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-03-27, 09:28:00
Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite

8. Egypt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-03-27, 13:49:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-23, 07:28:54
I was listening to Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Trains. A good track that (if it got a radio edit) would make good airplay.

Personally, I think "Blackest Eyes" would make better airplay. ;)

Now Playing...
PORCUPINE TREE - "Blackest Eyes"
from the album 'In Absentia' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-03-27, 13:52:17
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-03-27, 13:49:11
Personally, I think "Blackest Eyes" would make better airplay. ;)

Now Playing...
PORCUPINE TREE - "Blackest Eyes"
from the album 'In Absentia' *horns*

Totally agree 110%, best track on the album imho. Think i'll put it on.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-03-27, 19:30:13
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

10. The First Man on Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2006-03-28, 12:02:30
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2006-03-24, 17:59:05
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Heard the title track from this the other day.  Great stuff, might just have to go and buy the album. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-03-28, 16:31:48
The Urbane - Suffocate

What a great voice does Mr. Mitchell have. It's very emotional, but not the kind of emotional voice you want for a band like Arena. A Rob Sowden-voice fits Arena. A John Mitchell-voice fits bands like The Urbane and Kino.

Funny isn't it? If you think of it long enough.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-03-28, 18:44:01
IQ - The Seventh House

2. Erosion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-03-29, 11:08:52
Arena - Just finished - Welcome To The Stage - now playing - Welcome BACK! To The Stage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-03-29, 11:57:10
Arena - The Visitor Revisited
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-03-29, 14:19:01

   Stencil Forest - The Abyss. What a beautiful album! Recommended for fans of high-quality art with some hints of pomp-rock (a-la Kansas, 10cc, Styx, Alan Parsons Project).  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-03-29, 16:59:15
Winterstrain 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-03-29, 17:05:45
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-03-29, 16:59:15
Winterstrain 8)
Aaahh you got the album? Or the samples from the site?
Is it good?? What does it sound like?

Anyway, I'm listening to Satellite - Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
1. The Evening Wind

Sounds good, but I don't know why they did that with the synths... I can't explain it in English...
But besides that it's a GREAT album! (just like Evening Games!!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-03-29, 17:16:52
Arena - Radiance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-03-29, 17:20:01
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-03-29, 17:16:52
Arena - Radiance

You're playing all the The Cage exclusive albums to show off to people who didn't get those CDs?? :D

Now playing:
OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence
6. Hello Helicopter

And now:
7. ShutDOWN (Great track this one)

Reminds me of Tiberian Sun (Great game hehehehe)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:22:04
Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:22:30
Arena - In The Blick Of An Eye

in one word: Perfect :D

QuoteReminds me of Tiberian Sun (Great game hehehehe)
hehe The First Decade of that C&C pack comes back in everything doen't it ?

i bet that when you see someone who is bald and has a beard, you will scream:"AHH , Yuri!!!"  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:46:28
Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage

3. Valley of the Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:53:32
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:22:30
I bet that when you see someone who is bald and has a beard, you will scream:"AHH , Yuri!!!"  :P

No, then I'll scream "AHH, Kane!!!"  ;)

Michael Pinnella - Enter By The 12th Gate
2. Edge Of Insanity

This one sounds really like Symphony X.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:55:53
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-03-29, 18:53:32
No, then I'll scream "AHH, Kane!!!"  ;)

Ha Ha! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-29, 22:00:01
U2 - How To Dismantle etc etc etc.

Track: Crumbs From Your Table

MAD.   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 08:23:25
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-03-29, 17:20:01
You're playing all the The Cage exclusive albums to show off to people who didn't get those CDs?? :D

Not exactly - the day before I had played all the studio albums and so yesterday I played the live albums (including the FC CD's).

Showing off was an added bonus!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-03-30, 09:22:13
Last night on the way home I listened to Opeth - Ghost Reveries. The growling does nothing for me, but the music is fantastic.

Just now: Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory, up to The Spirit Carries On.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 09:39:53
Cryptal Darkness - They Whispered You Had Risen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-03-30, 09:46:17
Anathema - A Natural Disaster - 03 - Closer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-03-30, 09:47:25

Ghiribizzi - Pan'ta Rhei. Such an extraordinary effort. Great job!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 11:13:06
In Flames - Come Clarity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 12:03:03
Swallow The Sun - Ghosts of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-03-30, 14:04:02
Since my last post I have listened to:-

Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus
Magazine - Real Life
Bill Nelson's Red Noise - Sound On Sound
and a bit of......Deep Purple - Machine Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 16:06:23
The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-03-30, 17:13:56
Amorphis - Eclipse

(Album of the Year candidate this one!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-03-30, 17:46:34
Threshold - Extinct Instinct

2. Somatography
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-03-30, 18:43:47
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-30, 21:33:29
Now playing:
Riverside - The Same River

Next on the list:
Frameshift - Human Grain

What do these two have in common? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2006-03-31, 08:57:05
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-30, 21:33:29
Now playing:
Riverside - The Same River

Next on the list:
Frameshift - Human Grain

What do these two have in common? ;)

They are one after another on your playlist.....You told us! 'Next on the list:Frameshift - Human Grain' see!

NP Rush - Moving Pictures - 05 - The Camera Eye (10:56)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-03-31, 10:29:27
Blaze - Tenth Dimension
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-31, 10:50:20
Having some Porcupine Tree this morning, haven't listened to them for a while: In Absentia, stunning  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-03-31, 11:34:20
Octavia Sperati - Winter Enclosure (6 - Hunting Eye)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-03-31, 11:46:46
Rammstein - Sehnsucht
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-03-31, 12:35:09
Next 3 all Rammstein - Mutter, Reise Reise & Rosenrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-31, 12:47:04
Winterstrain *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-03-31, 15:01:10
Black Sabbath - The Best Of.....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-31, 15:16:04
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2006-03-31, 08:57:05
They are one after another on your playlist.....You told us! 'Next on the list:Frameshift - Human Grain' see!

Hehehe LOL, no.

Both songs start with EXACTLY the same sample (the one with 'Hotel California' of 'The Eagles').

Now listening to:
Threshold - Fragmentation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-31, 19:13:22
Morow radio:

Spock`s Beard - Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-31, 19:21:11
Muse - Muscle Museum *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2006-03-31, 19:52:44
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-03-31, 12:47:04
Winterstrain *horns*

You like that, don't you!.......So do I

NP Winterstrain - Return To The Mirror - 02 - Another Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-03-31, 21:19:16
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-03-28, 18:44:01
IQ - The Seventh House

2. Erosion

Oh yes  :) My fave IQ song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-03-31, 21:59:46
John Petrucci - Suspended Animation

Track: Glasgow Kiss

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-03-31, 22:18:17
I was listening to:
Steve Hackett - Hands Of The Priestress (Part I)

And am now listening to:
Steve Hackett - A Tower Struck Down


Steve's early work is so much better than his latest if you'd ask me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 00:22:03
Dream Theater - Awake

Track: Space-Dye Vest

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-04-01, 13:59:35
Hey this is cool! (But some of you probably already knew this one)
You can listen to Chroma Key's latest album (2004) 'Graveyard Mountain Home' in its entirety on Chroma Key's website!!

For people who don't know Chroma Key (like me for a couple of minutes ago):
It's mainly Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater, OSI) with some other people. It's very ambient music, very relaxing and it's nothing like DT. :P

I'm listening to:
Chroma Key - Graveyard Mountain Home
02. Give Up

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 14:09:03
Yes i know. Hear the album a couple of times there. Never had the nerve to buy it though. It's nice, but it's not really my cup of tea. Seems that Kevin is living in Turkey now and has worked since then with a couple of Turkish artists. He isn't really the best vocalist in the world really. I like OSI because of the hard elements in it ( J. Matheos and Mr. Portnoy ). To me it's quite different than Chroma Key.

But the lyrics... ::)

NP> The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future

Track: Devil's Playground

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-04-01, 14:39:01
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 14:09:03
Yes i know. Hear the album a couple of times there. Never had the nerve to buy it though. It's nice, but it's not really my cup of tea. Seems that Kevin is living in Turkey now and has worked since then with a couple of Turkish artists. He isn't really the best vocalist in the world really. I like OSI because of the hard elements in it ( J. Matheos and Mr. Portnoy ). To me it's quite different than Chroma Key.

But the lyrics... ::)

Nah indeed, after listening to that album, I think it's nice, but not really 'music'.
It's more like an atmosphere he created.

But I like Kevin's voice in his other work. It's not the best, but it is 'raw'.
(I'm talking about OSI, I never heard Chroma Key (except the one I talked about in my previous post))


Now playing:
Blackfield - Blackfield
02. Blackfield
8) ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-04-01, 19:14:54
Camel - A Nod and a Wink

7. For Today
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 19:39:36
Neal Morse - Testimony

Track: Overture # 1

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-04-01, 20:40:18
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 19:39:36
Neal Morse - Testimony

Track: Overture # 1

MAD.

Ahhh that's a nice one! I listened that one on my discman at school, and some of my (female) friends liked it (she said she hated prog (I always let them listen to Arena, Dream Theater etc. etc.)).

Now playing:
Muse - Sunburn

Oh my... I certainly understand why they put them on ProgArchives. They're one of the most progressive bands of the popular bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-04-01, 22:09:00
Vanden Plas - Christ O germany's number 1 Prog-Metal Band is back after 4 years  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-02, 12:15:09
Quote from: Proglady on Sat, 2006-04-01, 22:09:00
Vanden Plas - Christ O germany's number 1 Prog-Metal Band is back after 4 years  *horns*

Tell me, is it any good? Though about buying it but i'm not sure yet.

NP> The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Selfconsuming Fire

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-04-02, 13:20:46
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

4. Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-04-02, 18:59:06
SB -> Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-04-02, 20:46:10
Out In The Real World - "like you don't know who"  :P

Really cool that you can download the clip on the official own site now  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2006-04-02, 22:30:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-02, 12:15:09
Tell me, is it any good? Though about buying it but i'm not sure yet.

NP> The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Selfconsuming Fire

MAD.

www.vandenplas.de (http://www.vandenplas.de) here you will find soundclips of their new album "christ o".  ;) I do like this album very much.  :-*

And again I'm listining to Vanden Plas - Christ O  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-04-02, 23:14:31
Liquido - Narcotic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-04-03, 09:46:33
Have had IQ's Dark Matter on repeat play this morning, just listening to Sacred Sound for the 3rd time  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-04-03, 12:58:49
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-04-03, 16:31:47
Jabberwocky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-04-03, 16:37:27
Amorphis - Eclipse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-03, 17:16:14
Arena - The Eyes Of Lara Moon

Everytime when I mention this song, I talk about 'Lara Moon', but it is of course 'The Eyes Of Lara Moon'. A bit like 'The Lamb' when you mention The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. I blame it on the long names! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-04-03, 18:37:33
Arena - Live & Life

4. This way madness lies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 19:37:13
RPWL - Live~Start The Fire

Track: The Gentle Art Of Swimming

MAD.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 19:38:31
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2006-04-02, 22:30:05
www.vandenplas.de (http://www.vandenplas.de) here you will find soundclips of their new album "christ o".  ;) I do like this album very much.  :-*

And again I'm listining to Vanden Plas - Christ O  ;D

Been there, done that and yes you're right: I really like what i hear.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-03, 19:43:09
Transatlantic - Duel With The Devil

This song should have ended around 23 minutes... they're stretching it up till 27 minutes!! LOL!!
I hope Neal Morse is gonna join the other guys sometime to make a 3rd album. It's one of the best supergroups I've heard (along with Kino ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-03, 20:21:41
Porcupine Tree - Shallow

8)
Yeah this is one rocking track. (Or should I say Metalling track?) From 2:34 till 3:20 it's one big hypnotising song.
Shivers.

Can't wait to hear Porcupine Tree's next step in their progress of rock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-04-03, 20:37:08
Ayreon - Day tree-Pain

really good song, also quite funny that Stream Of Passion has it on they're new single  :D.

QuoteIt's one of the best supergroups I've heard (along with Kino  ;))
hehe :D lol. but you have a point, why wouldn't they? why don't they sing together? looks fun to me. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 20:53:06
Tiles - Window Dressing

Track: Window Dressing

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:04:49
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-04-03, 20:37:08
hehe :D lol. but you have a point, why wouldn't they? why don't they sing together? looks fun to me. :P

Ehhmm... I was talking about Neal Morse joining Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas again to make a 3rd Transatlantic album.
But indeed, it would also be interesting to hear Neal Morse sing side by side with John Mitchell on a Kino track. Or what about a Transatlantic-Kino fusion? :D
Pete Trewavas: bass
John Beck: organ and piano
Neal Morse: mellotron and vocals
Mike Portnoy and Bob Dalton: drums
Roine Stolt: guitar
John Mitchell: tambourine, didgeridoo and celtic/irish dance

Yeah, that would be great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:13:23
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:04:49
John Mitchell: tambourine, didgeridoo and celtic/irish dance

Yeah, that would be great!

;D ;D

NP> The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are

Track: In The Eyes Of The World.

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:24:29
Trace - Bikos from 1975  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-05, 07:53:41
Opeth - Reverie/Harlequin Forest

I'm starting to like Opeth more and more.
Still, Damnation is the best and I still don't like the grunts...

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-05, 09:22:37
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 20:53:06
Tiles - Window Dressing

Track: Window Dressing

MAD.
Funnily enough, I was listening to that last night. They sound so much like Rush - but nowhere near as good, obviously, but not bad at all. I can only assume it's the Terry Brown influence  ;)

Had Queensryche OMII on this morning - I really like it, some of the best material they've recorded since the original, imo. I love the middle section of the album, Signs Say Go, Re-Arrange You, Murderer? etc  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Wed, 2006-04-05, 22:31:24
Frost - Black Light Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-04-06, 08:32:15
Peter Gabriel - Curtains [5:55]

From the "Myst IV: Revelation" game.
Beautyful song. I believe the original one was on a B-side of one of the singles, can't remember which one though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2006-04-06, 10:58:00
RUSH - "A Passage To Bangkok"
from the album '2112'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Thu, 2006-04-06, 12:56:28
Quote from: Micha on Wed, 2006-04-05, 22:31:24
Frost - Black Light Machine

The same. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2006-04-06, 13:44:01
Bob Catley - Spirit of man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-06, 16:50:36
Pepper's Ghost - again!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-06, 20:09:30
Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime II

Track: Circles

Hmmm, i really think it's a nice album...but...it could have been better.  :-\

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Thu, 2006-04-06, 21:23:29
Vanden Plas - Christ 0

Best prog album 2006 (up to now !) IMHO  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-04-06, 21:26:04
Genesis - The Cinema Show
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2006-04-06, 22:24:45
I'm listening now to Blackfield and I love it, later I'm going to listen to Vanden Plas - Christ O  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-06, 22:48:10
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Dance With The Shadows

MAD. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-04-07, 09:16:25
Arena all the way today!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-04-07, 09:30:56
This morning I started with Opera Fanatica (cos I didn't finish listening to it on the way home last night, which is just wrong in so many ways!  :D ), then moved on to Symphony X - started with the track The Odyssey then moved on to Twilight In Olympus (currently on Through the Looking Glass  ;D ).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-07, 15:35:07
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear

Track: The Web

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-04-07, 16:50:46
Live & Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-07, 16:56:29
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-04-07, 16:50:46
Live & Life

Nice choice. Live is such a good idea.  8)

Np> Arena - Welcome To The Stage

Track: Valley Of The Kings  *horns*

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-04-07, 16:56:39
  After - Endless Lunatic. I'm much impressed with it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-07, 22:58:11
Enchant - Monday

Which obviously is soo far away.  ;D ( and yet soo close  :-\)

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-07, 23:44:58
Marillion - Kayleigh as played on Morow.com

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2006-04-08, 01:40:52
Bob Catley - Spirit of man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-08, 17:10:39
Roine Stolt -  Wallstreet Voodoo

Track: Dog With A Million Bones

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2006-04-09, 14:31:58
Tangent - A Place in the Queue

Track#1 - In Earnest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sun, 2006-04-09, 14:36:31
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors DVD
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-09, 14:52:17
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2006-04-09, 14:31:58
Tangent - A Place in the Queue

Track#1 - In Earnest

Very nice choice!  :)

Quote from: MichaArena - Smoke & Mirrors DVD
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Also a very nice choice!  :)

NP>The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Touch My Heaven   

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-04-10, 09:20:38
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Sun, 2006-04-09, 14:31:58
Tangent - A Place in the Queue

Track#1 - In Earnest
Brilliant album  ;D

I've got Arena on the iPod this morning, started with Solomon and moved on to The Visitor, currently on Tears In The Rain.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-04-10, 17:55:44
Toto - Falling in Between

3. Bottom of your Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-10, 19:35:21
Muse - Showbizz

Unintented


It's a brilliant song, and it's very dramatic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-11, 09:25:18
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third, absolutely stunning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-04-11, 16:35:52
A.C.T. - Last Epic

2. Wailings From A Building

Great guitarsolo in about 2:50.
ACT is a band I never expected to be so good. It surprised me (comes very close to the surprise-feeling I had when I first heard Kino).

It's "3. Mr. Lanlord" now by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-11, 22:49:53
Iron Maiden - Brave New World

Track: Blood Brothers

Just rehearsing for 27/11.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-04-11, 23:11:34
Rammstein - Ohne Dich (on repeat)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-12, 09:29:02
Was in the mood for some PT this morning, so started with Deadwing and am now onto Coma Divine, currently on The Moon Touches Your Shoulder.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Wed, 2006-04-12, 18:31:11
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

...another one of the "You must have it" albums...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-04-12, 18:57:21
Quote from: Micha on Wed, 2006-04-12, 18:31:11
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

...another one of the "You must have it" albums...

I strongly second that!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-12, 19:42:58
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

Track: Midas Vision

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-04-13, 07:06:55
Quote from: Micha on Wed, 2006-04-12, 18:31:11
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

...another one of the "You must have it" albums...

  I was quite disappointed with their previous effort. Is it new album more melodious or less metallic?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-13, 09:21:11
Having a Lacuna Coil morning, listened to Comalies on the tube and now on to Karmacode.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-13, 12:09:33
Pepper's Ghost
Ghost reveries

Cant think of an album title to follow that starts with Reveries  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-04-13, 14:36:09
Quidam - Quidam

1. Sanktuarium

Wow, this sounds good. I think I'll have to find my wishlist again.


EDIT: Hmmm, maybe I want to buy this album, but I discovered this album is available in Polish and in English. The MP3 version I have is in Polish and sounds great, but I don't know the English version. Does anyone here know it? Is it better than the Polish version? Maybe someone can give me some sufficient, interesting and important information on this?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Thu, 2006-04-13, 18:02:53
Quote from: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-04-13, 07:06:55
  I was quite disappointed with their previous effort. Is it new album more melodious or less metallic?

"Posthumous Silence" is musically a consequent continuation of its predecessor "X-Rayed". Neo-Prog elements well known from "Artificial Paradise" are still present, but New Art Rock elements are decisive. If you like Porcupine Tree, Radiohead or Alias Eye, you will love the new album. If you dislike "X-Rayed" there is no chance to love PS. "Is the new album more melodious or less metallic" is a question which definitely cannot be answered. It's just a matter of your own personal musical taste.

Michael
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-04-13, 18:26:03
Mostly Autumn - Storms over Still Water

4. Heart Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-04-13, 21:36:28
np>> Pure Reason Revolution - [The Dark Third #06] - Voices in Winter/The Realms of the Divine [6:33]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-04-14, 13:02:14
This morning: Pendragon - Believe and Erik Norlander - Stars Rain Down

np: Bobby Kimball - Rise Up

5. Let's Talk About Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-15, 02:53:15
The Flower Kings - Meet The Flower Kings

Track:Circus Brimstone

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-15, 11:35:26
Arena - Smoke And Mirrors (CD)

Track: A State Of Grace

MAD.

edit: Hey that's nice! This reply is number 2500!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-04-15, 14:14:56
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-04-15, 19:23:46
My Generation by The Who  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-04-16, 03:49:32
Last night I listened to Credo and Kino live and they were both very, very good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2006-04-17, 17:36:37
Steve Hackett - "The Devil is an Englishman"

Is that true?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-04-17, 17:38:20
Quote from: kmorse on Mon, 2006-04-17, 17:36:37
Steve Hackett - "The Devil is an Englishman"

Is that true?

According to Alistair Crowley yes.


Now Playing:
Frank Klepacki - Just Do It Up
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-04-17, 17:41:23
 *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-17, 22:22:56
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-04-17, 17:41:23
*horns*

I wonder what band/song that is.  ::)

NP> Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia

Track: Cosmic Lodge

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-04-18, 01:26:06
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-17, 22:22:56
I wonder what band/song that is.  ::)

That just means Peter has an evening full of bad-ass metal 8)

Arena - Live&Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Tue, 2006-04-18, 07:35:03
Quote from: Micha on Thu, 2006-04-13, 18:02:53
"  If you like Porcupine Tree, Radiohead or Alias Eye, you will love the new album.  Michael

  Alias Eye is very good band. But I don't like Porcpine Tree and Radiohead. Anyway, thanks for the information.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 07:38:10
Peter kay live at the MEN  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 08:27:41
It is now the wonderful The dreams of men by Pallas - porridge eatin , mars bar frying , rubbish footy team prog rockin of the highest order  ;) - apologies to our Scottish viewers for the stereotypes  :-[

After that i have Immortal ? , The visitor and Pepper's Ghost just sat here demanding  to be played  8)   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-18, 09:12:49
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 08:27:41
It is now the wonderful The dreams of men by Pallas - porridge eatin , mars bar frying , rubbish footy team prog rockin of the highest order  ;) - apologies to our Scottish viewers for the stereotypes  :-[ 
Ghostdancers is blimmin' marvellous  ;D

On a bit of a Symphony X thing this morning, got their entire back catalogue on repeat - The Divine Wings of Tragedy has just finished, on to Candlelight Fantasia now  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 09:25:06
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-18, 09:12:49
Ghostdancers is blimmin' marvellous  ;D

On a bit of a Symphony X thing this morning, got their entire back catalogue on repeat - The Divine Wings of Tragedy has just finished, on to Candlelight Fantasia now  8)

Symphony X eh , any good ? or pure cheese Will
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-18, 10:21:09
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 09:25:06
Symphony X eh , any good ? or pure cheese Will
I love 'em, brilliant musicians and Russell Allen has one of the best voices around, but they do whiff of Wensleydale a bit  :D :D

They're a little like Dream Theater with Maiden influences, imo.

Any song that contains the line "I miss the rolling hills of Ithaca" is a winner, imo  8) :D :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 10:55:11
Waiting for the flood - lovely. How genesis should have ended up sounding  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-04-18, 11:06:27
Arena - Solomon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 12:15:15
Damnation by Opeth - chilled out death prog  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2006-04-18, 16:23:49
Neal Morse - "Author of Confusion" from "One"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 16:28:49
The visitor by this little known band from dear old blighty  :)

Damn fine it is as well

After that it will be -

Ever by IQ
Field of crows by Fish
Script by Marillion

Good job i like prog  :) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-18, 20:00:10
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

MAD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-04-18, 21:47:57
The ever wonderful IQ and Ever  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-04-18, 23:07:14
Neal Morse - ? - Burning in the Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 08:10:59
Ahem...


DJ Sammy - The Rise
And now Dj Sammy - Rise Again
:-[


A friend of mine said I should listen to it, well it´s not as bad as I thought. I hear some U2 influences in ´Rise Again´. LOL.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-19, 10:03:15
IQ - Subterranea  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 10:48:11
Neal Morse - God Won't Give Up
1. I Sing My Love
And now 2. His Mercy Endureth

Neal Morse is very productive.
In 2005 he released "?", "God Won't Give Up" and "Worship Sessions Volume 1: Lead Me Lord".
And now in 2006 he already released "Worship Sessions Volume 1: Send The Fire". I hope we get another Prog album too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-04-19, 15:12:51
The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-04-19, 18:46:01
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

5. Guardian of my Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 19:12:58
Frank Klepacki - Rocktronic
1. Decible

Oh yeah!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:02:49
Arena - The Visitor

8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:13:05
Arena - contagion
:P :P ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:17:12
Arena - Immortal?
:D :D ;)

Seriously, everytime when I put an Arena disc on, I keep thinking "This is their best album". And then I put another album in and think "This is their best album". It's so funny.

For the moment I think Immortal is absolutely amazing!

Climbing The Net for now. I think I'll give my Pepper's Ghost a spin in the living room, I wonder what my parents have to say! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:24:45
scaring off the neighbours now...
Do i still have neighbours???? then they will move hehehehe

Best song from contagion...... Ascension
;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:43:02
Cast - Mosaique great music  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:45:15
Arena - Smoke and mirrorsssssssssssssss  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-19, 21:17:57
Spocks Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers

Track: Strange World

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-19, 21:29:39
Nightwish - wishsidessssssssssss *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-04-19, 22:17:08
Savatage - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-20, 07:53:17
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:17:12
Arena - Immortal?
:D :D ;)

Seriously, everytime when I put an Arena disc on, I keep thinking "This is their best album". And then I put another album in and think "This is their best album". It's so funny.

For the moment I think Immortal is absolutely amazing!


PH , i know exactly what you are saying mate  :)

I am listening to second life syndrome by Riverside which is fantabulosa  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-20, 09:28:30
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-20, 07:53:17
I am listening to second life syndrome by Riverside which is fantabulosa  :-*
This is obviously another one I need to consider then  :D :D

This morning, The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel. Never really been able to get into them before but I'm really enjoying this one. Currently on Self-consuming Fire  :)

Totally agree on the "favourite Arena album" thing, too. At the moment my favourite is The Visitor, but then I listened to Moviedrome last night...  :D

Can anyone recommend a Vanden Plas album? I've got Christ.0 and really like it, was wondering what their best is considered to be?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-20, 09:35:03
Smoke & Mirrors (audio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-20, 14:59:23
Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never Came
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-04-20, 15:16:04
After Forever - Decipher 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-20, 16:09:17
Caught In The Act (audio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-04-20, 19:40:43
Epica - The Phantom Agony

Track - Cry for the moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-20, 19:45:36
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: Nothing Ever Dies

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-04-21, 09:15:52
Immortal ?, currently on Friday's Dream  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-04-21, 10:34:12
Just finishing Crimson Glory - Transcendence

(good that things are starting to move again in the Crimson Glory camp!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-04-21, 16:04:55
Today: Toto - Falling in Between and Pendragon - The Window of Life

np: IQ - The Wake

5. Widow's Peak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2006-04-21, 16:24:19
Renaissance - "The Captive Heart"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2006-04-21, 16:43:09
Dire Straits - "Private Investigations"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-04-21, 21:01:20
Marillion - Script for a jester's tear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2006-04-22, 14:32:39
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-04-22, 14:56:36
Dark matter by the excellent IQ
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-22, 23:50:00
The Flower Kings - Flower Power

Track: Garden Of Dreams

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-04-23, 14:19:35
Pendragon - The World

2. The Voyager
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-23, 21:20:22
Pendragon - Not Of This World

Track: Dance Of The Seven Veils
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-04-24, 09:40:52
Couldn't make up my mind this morning. Started out with Pure Reason Revolution, moved on to Symphony X and now on Porcupine Tree - In  Absentia, track Wedding Nails.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-04-24, 10:44:14
Graveworm - Engraved In Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-04-24, 11:34:30
Swallow The Sun - Ghosts Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-04-24, 16:02:00
Using shuffle on my Real player so i have played recently

The Who - Is it in my head ?
Wings - Jet
Opeth - Grand conjuration
Thin lizzy - Killer on the loose
Goldfrapp - number 1

Groovy man  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-04-24, 18:36:54
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator

2. Dawn of a Million Souls  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-24, 21:28:17
Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Track: Beneath The Mire 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-04-24, 21:35:47
np>> Pure Reason Revolution - [The Dark Third #04] The Bright Ambassordors of Morning [11:56]

wow!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-04-24, 22:50:23
MASSIVE ATTACK - "Protection"
from the album 'No Protection'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-04-25, 08:49:57
Savatage - Sirens (Silver edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-25, 09:34:56
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-04-24, 21:35:47
np>> Pure Reason Revolution - [The Dark Third #04] The Bright Ambassordors of Morning [11:56]

wow!
It's a bit good, isn't it?  ;)


Vanden Plas - Christ.0  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-04-25, 10:08:54
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-25, 09:34:56
It's a bit good, isn't it?  ;)

Absolutely fabulous and amazing!

QuoteVanden Plas - Christ.0  ;D

Haven't listenend to it yet.

np>> Sylvan - [Posthumous Silence #11] Answer To Life [5:56]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-25, 17:12:18
The Gathering - Home

Track: Shortest Day

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Tue, 2006-04-25, 22:11:07
Metallica - Reload
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 00:02:13
Finally. For the first time today:

Lacuna Coil - KarmaCode

Track: Fragile
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-26, 09:22:44
Created a Rush compilation on the iPod last night, 43 tracks, 4.2 hours  :D :D

Just finished Xanadu, now on to The Analog Kid  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-04-26, 10:23:50
Arena all the way today - from Songs...to Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-26, 13:06:22
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAarrggggh
Somebody please help me!!!

I'm tortured by Frans Bauer today  :'(
Kids............ >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: POM on Wed, 2006-04-26, 13:34:49
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-04-26, 18:30:05
Toto - Falling in Between

11. The Reeferman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-04-26, 18:32:45
Pendragon - Kowtow

1. Saved by You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-04-26, 19:54:12
Stream of Passion - Embrace the storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-04-26, 20:21:45
QuoteStream of Passion - Embrace the storm
That's the way  *horns*  :P



Ayreon - The Final Experiment - Eyes Of Time

Another GREAT creation of Arjen Lucassen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-26, 20:23:55
Ayreon - The Human Equation

02. Day Two: Isolation

Great track!

I absolutely like Ayreon and The Human Equation is great, but I somehow don't get passed the first CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-26, 22:23:10
I find myself listening (again) to DJ Sammy... :-[ (I'm sorry)

DJ Sammy - The Rise
3. Long Way To Go

Never thought I'd listen to this kind of music, but it's really not that bad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 22:39:24
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-04-26, 22:23:10
I find myself listening (again) to DJ Sammy... :-[ (I'm sorry)

DJ Sammy - The Rise
3. Long Way To Go

Never thought I'd listen to this kind of music, but it's really not that bad.

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Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 23:18:08
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Track: Lines In The Sand

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-26, 23:19:01
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 22:39:24
:o (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/00fpna1.gif):o (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/00fpna1.gif):o (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/00fpna1.gif):o (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/00fpna1.gif):o

Yeah, I know, it was a doublepost... It won't happen again.

What? Oh...
Yeah, it's errr... Progressive Trance ;)

Err.. guys? What are you doing with those pitchforks? Guys...? GUYS?!?!?!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 23:24:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-04-26, 23:19:01

Err.. guys? What are you doing with those pitchforks? Guys...? GUYS?!?!?!

You can run...but you can't hide.  ;)

Well, to be honoust. Once in a while i listen to things like Coolio or KLF. And indeed, that kind of music isn't all that bad. I just have to be in the 'mood' for it.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-27, 08:56:10
WASP - The Headless Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-27, 10:34:51
WASP - The Crimson Idol (track - The Idol)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-04-27, 11:09:40
Credo - Rhetoric - 04 - ....To The Grave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-27, 11:59:08
Kamelot - The Fourth Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-27, 13:07:27
Kamelot - Karma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-04-27, 15:20:22
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-26, 23:24:06
You can run...but you can't hide.  ;)

Well, to be honoust. Once in a while i listen to things like Coolio or KLF. And indeed, that kind of music isn't all that bad. I just have to be in the 'mood' for it.  ;D

Indeed, and at the moment I'm in the mood for Ayreon The Human Equation, but I gave the cd to a friend... I hope he'll give it back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-04-27, 15:33:42
Ayreon - Into the electric castle

Track: The decision tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-04-27, 15:40:28
Coldplay - X&Y
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-04-27, 16:35:26
Devin Townsend - Synchestra
3. Triumph

Hehehehehehe, nice part in the middle.

Haven't made my decision wether I like this or not. It sure is eccentric and original. But heavy. And I normally don't really like the heavy stuff. Devin's vocals are very good, to bad he growls again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Thu, 2006-04-27, 16:40:39

After - Endless Lunatic. Great stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-04-27, 16:44:16
QuoteI absolutely like Ayreon and The Human Equation is great, but I somehow don't get passed the first CD.
Whaha lol i had that too. But later on I started to play the 2nd cd a few times and got really addicted to Disclosure and Confrontation...SOOOOOO good. and now... i play them both :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-04-27, 17:18:34
Iced Earth - The Glorious Burden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-04-27, 18:27:03
Mostly Autumn - For All We Shared

5. Folklore
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: POM on Fri, 2006-04-28, 08:26:16
Kamelot - The black halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-04-28, 16:15:23
Amorphis - Eclipse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Fri, 2006-04-28, 16:29:16

  Stencil Forest - The Abyss. I like it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-04-28, 17:09:37
Green Carnation  -  The Quiet Offspring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-04-28, 19:16:10
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

9. Before
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:05:48
Pendragon - 9:15 Live

8. Please
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:16:30
DREAM THEATER - "These Walls"
from the album 'Octavarium'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-28, 22:10:30
Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: Somewhere Alone In The Dark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-04-29, 14:01:32
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Three: Pain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-29, 14:03:49
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-04-29, 14:01:32
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Three: Pain

Now, that's a coincidence. :) I'm playing that too.  8) *horns*  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-29, 23:10:18
Tonight i'm a bit inspirated by Helendo. Read her post and thought 'Ah, what the heck. Let's play that again.'  ;D

Pendragon - Believe

Track: The Wisdom Of Solomon

Thanx Helen.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-04-29, 23:28:15
I'm playing:

Kino - Picture
3. Leave A Light On

One of my favourites on the album.
But they're actually all my favourites.
;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 07:58:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-04-29, 23:28:15
I'm playing:

Kino - Picture

As far as I know, they're going to be disbanded soon.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-04-30, 09:19:14
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 07:58:47
As far as I know, they're going to be disbanded soon.  :-\

reference?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-04-30, 11:55:25
Saga - Marathon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-30, 12:17:19
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 07:58:47
As far as I know, they're going to be disbanded soon.  :-\


??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-04-30, 13:09:54
Arena - The Visitor

3. Double Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-04-30, 13:58:28
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 07:58:47
As far as I know, they're going to be disbanded soon.  :-\

That's a random remark!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-04-30, 14:44:27
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 07:58:47
As far as I know, they're going to be disbanded soon.  :-\


I just explained in the Kino thread on this board that they won't.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 14:58:05
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-04-30, 13:58:28
That's a random remark!

  You can find some information and comments at Progressive Ears website. Just try... >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-04-30, 15:31:11
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 14:58:05
  You can find some information and comments at Progressive Ears website. Just try... >:(

Try what? ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-04-30, 15:33:35
3 COLOURS RED - "Beautiful Day"
from the album 'Revolt'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-04-30, 19:15:22
Strangefish - Fortune Telling
2. It Could Be Me


It's really good! Someone here mentioned it, can't remember who, but I was curious and downloaded a couple of songs. :-X
I can hear some great bands in it (Genesis and Marillion for example, maybe even Arena!).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-04-30, 19:22:00
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-04-30, 19:15:22
Strangefish - Fortune Telling
2. It Could Be Me


It's really good! Someone here mentioned it, can't remember who, but I was curious and downloaded a couple of songs. :-X
I can hear some great bands in it (Genesis and Marillion for example, maybe even Arena!).

I think it's appropriate for me to say, if i remember it correctly off course which in this case it almost certainly is,...Guilty.  :-\ 8)

Glad you like it. It's one of my favourites too. Thankfully not 'mediocre'.  ;)

NP> Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: 2084
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-01, 12:31:17
Quote from: The Voyager on Sun, 2006-04-30, 14:58:05
  You can find some information and comments at Progressive Ears website. Just try... >:(

Voyager, I've had enough of your comments now.

You either learn how to not be a troll or get banned.

I once told you that most people here dislike your comments about this and that album being someone's worst effort and you continue to post silly things like that, added with a simple "IMO", which doesn't make your posts any better. Then you come here and spread strange rumours about band splits you have read "somewhere" and try to make people "try" to find out themselves. That's not polite, shows that you have a standpoint of thinking you were better than the rest. Unacceptable.

1. If you have serious negative thoughts about a piece of music, try to express your thoughts (i.e. try to explain WHY you think something is bad) - or don't post.
2. Rumours, half-truths, non-facts will either be posted with a reference on the net and then discussed in an intelligent manner or be kept to yourself.

Too bad I have to make this post at all, cos you seem to be 1 out of around 30 to 80 active members and at least a thousand readers who doesn't seem to understand unwritten rules in here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-01, 13:38:17
:o

Well, errr, on topic again:

I'm now playing a lot of songs from ProgArchives, I hope I'll come to listen to something I can appreciate.
I've been listening to:

Saga - Generation 13 - The 13th Generation
(Strange music, the singing is very strange at some points (that's a con), but the rest of the song is very nice to listen to (a plus))

Evergrey - Solitude + Dominance + Tragedy - Nosferatu
(Awful, absolutely nothing for me here)

Evergrey - The Inner Circle - In The Wake Of The Weary
(No sorry... Maybe Evergrey is to heavy for me)

Asia - Asia - Sole Survivor
(Yeah, happy music, some great magical keyboard touches here and there (reminds me of Kino's John Beck), very poppy but not bad!)

Derek Sherinian - Black Utopia - Black Utopia
(Hmmm I think I need to listen to this more, maybe I'll like it after a few times)

Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine - Biomech - Hide Nowhere
(For some reason, I can listen to this. It's happy Metal ;D. Very original music if you'd ask me! Very interesting things in his songs, and in this one too.)

Devin Townsend - Infinity - War
(The start immediately reminds me of the other Devin song I mentioned. And this time it's again absolutely funny to listen to. But also very heavy. The end is funny...)

Sorry for this long post, but I thought I'd share my opinions about some famous bands. When I look this over, I see most of them are Metal bands... Hmm next time I'll make sure to get some more varied genres...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-01, 13:53:55
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-01, 12:31:17
Voyager, I've had enough of your comments now.

You either learn how to not be a troll or get banned.

*etc etc*

It is kinda sad that it has come to this. This was avoidable i think.  :-\
Indeed a different point of view or music taste is okay and to discuss that is also okay but we all have to respect other opinions not forcing them up to someone.

Speaking of which:

Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol. 1&2

Track: Piano Man

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-05-01, 17:30:55
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-01, 12:31:17
Voyager, I've had enough of your comments now.

You either learn how to not be a troll or get banned.

I once told you that most people here dislike your comments about this and that album being someone's worst effort and you continue to post silly things like that, added with a simple "IMO", which doesn't make your posts any better. Then you come here and spread strange rumours about band splits you have read "somewhere" and try to make people "try" to find out themselves. That's not polite, shows that you have a standpoint of thinking you were better than the rest. Unacceptable.

1. If you have serious negative thoughts about a piece of music, try to express your thoughts (i.e. try to explain WHY you think something is bad) - or don't post.
2. Rumours, half-truths, non-facts will either be posted with a reference on the net and then discussed in an intelligent manner or be kept to yourself.

Too bad I have to make this post at all, cos you seem to be 1 out of around 30 to 80 active members and at least a thousand readers who doesn't seem to understand unwritten rules in here.


Well said Peter, just a shame it had to be said at all.



oh yeah NP Motorhead - Overkill - 09 - Metropolis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-05-01, 19:03:58
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-01, 19:11:08
Landmarq - Solitary Witness Live (As played on the myspace account of Landmarq)

It's an amazing song. I hope Landmarq's next CD will be a topper too.
They are very gifted musicians. Sometimes it sounds really like Arena, but there's a unique sound really.
I hope someone can give me more info on their next album soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:04:00
Opeth - Blackwater park
Riversde - Second life syndrome

Both fine albums by outstanding musicians
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:07:45
np>> Sylvan - [Posthumous Silence #08] The Colors Changed [5:58]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: HelenDo on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:20:01
I've been playing Believe - Pendragon all day, to get in the mood for the gig on 11/5.

Thanx for the Pendragon recommendations on the other thread.

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:30:49
John Petrucci - Suspended Animation
3. Tunnel Vision

Followed by

Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better
4. Walk Away

Not really bad, but on the other hand not that good either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:42:51
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:30:49

Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better
4. Walk Away

Not really bad, but on the other hand not that good either.

Whenever i hear Franz Ferdinand it just makes me want to go to my old XTC and Talking Heads records ie bands who did it better , with more style and much better songs 25-30 years ago.

You could have it so muc better - exactly , buy Black Sea , English Settlement or remain in light instead.

Rant over  :-[

PH , buy some XTC and you will not be disappointed my friend  :)

 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-01, 22:53:57
Well once in a while Opeth shows up on this forum so why not the next one?

NP> Tool - 10000 Days

Track: Wings For Marie (part 1)

This album has probably the best and most beautifull artwork i have ever seen!  :) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2006-05-02, 03:27:34
I'm in the middle of SAGA - CHAPTERS live, and it's wonderful!! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-02, 10:34:32
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-02, 12:03:43
Amorphis - Elergy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-02, 13:26:46
Iron Maiden - The X Factor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Tue, 2006-05-02, 13:36:05
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-05-02, 15:07:03
Threshold - Subsurface - The Destruction Of Words


*horns* man that stuff really ROCKS  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-02, 15:37:21
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-05-02, 15:07:03
Threshold - Subsurface - The Destruction Of Words


*horns* man that stuff really ROCKS  *horns*

Yeah!! *horns*

Now Playing another one of ProgArchives, The Mars Volta...

The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium - Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt

Hmmm... I'm not sure... I think I don't like it. Someone here who totally disagree with me? Please, some recommendations for a song then.



EDIT: Kino - Say You Will
Pure prog I tell you!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 09:12:26
Winds - The Imaginary Direction of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 09:58:49
Consortium Project III - Terra Incognita (The Undiscovered World)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 10:56:04
Cornerstone - Human Stain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:23:59
Tony Martin - Scream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:42:23
 :o
A fourdoublepost.

;)


I'm playing Arena's Fool's Gold.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:07:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:42:23
:o
A fourdoublepost.

;)

Would have been five but you slipped in!! ;) ;)

Now playing - Blue Murder - Screaming Blue Murder (Dedicated to Phil Lynott)

And to save posting again later  ;) ;)  will then be Thin Lizzy - One Night Only
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:26:13
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:07:16
Would have been five but you slipped in!! ;) ;)

Now playing - Blue Murder - Screaming Blue Murder (Dedicated to Phil Lynott)


Whoa, nice!  :) Haven't played that one in quite some time.  *horns*

NP> Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Track: Haunted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:55:57
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-01, 12:31:17
Voyager, I've had enough of your comments now.

   Hey Peter. Since you wanna lay down dogmatic law, I won't be here any more. May rest assured. Bye.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:06:30
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:55:57
   Hey Peter. Since you wanna lay down dogmatic law, I won't be here any more. May rest assured. Bye.

Heh, you still don't get it, do you... so what!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:25:25
Maybe he's coming back next month, as he said "May rest assured".

I'm playing something off ProgArchives again.
Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer - Across The Ocean

Sweden attacks progworld!!
It sounds good! Very happy and really a doorway to summer. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:27:21
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:55:57
   Hey Peter. Since you wanna lay down dogmatic law, I won't be here any more. May rest assured. Bye.

Hey, that's not a nice thing to say.  >:( This has nothing to do with any  'dogmatic or 'unwritten' or whatever 'law' whatsoever, and to only put the blame on Peter is rude! Many on this forum, including me, has, to put it mildly, often let you know that we/they don't like these comments/'IMO's' of yours, 'cos there was never any room for debate or discussion. To be to the point: you were warned!

Sorry, but i had to get this of my chest.  >:(


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2006-05-03, 19:04:15
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood. In preparation for next weeks Fish gig

Immortal? was played on the bus on the way in and Second life syndrome is never far away.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2006-05-04, 04:07:52
Quote from: The Voyager on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:55:57
   Hey Peter. Since you wanna lay down dogmatic law, I won't be here any more. May rest assured. Bye.

He been keeping this up for 391 posts, or turned un-edible of late? Strange when it comes to this point after such a long time. I haven't been paying attention, to be honest, but I don't think there is one single forum in the world where the administrator is not, at the end of the day, God (to follow the above line of thinking).

I'm playing Angra - Hunters and prey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-04, 09:14:55
Going through some that I haven't played in a while so......got the following lined up..

Metallica - Load & Reload
Black Label Society - 1919 Eternal
Bob Cately - Legends
Heavenly - Sign Of The Winter
Tesla - Mechanical Resonance
Warlock - Triumph & Agony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-04, 09:50:25
Since I'm gonna buy Neal Morse's Testimony and Testimony Live DVD I want to get in the mood already:

Now playing:
Neal Morse - Colder In The Sun. *horns*
And Transatlantic - Stranger In Your Soul is next.

Ahhh yes!
Can't wait!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-04, 10:37:33
Having just played Warlock I have a need for some more 80's rock so now playing

Q5 - Steel The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-04, 11:52:58
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Monsters & Men

I play that a lot lately.  :-\ Not that i mind though.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-05-04, 14:21:50
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-04, 11:52:58
I play that a lot lately.
That's cos it's good!  ;D

Lacuna Coil - Comalies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-04, 14:56:30
The Used - same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-04, 15:16:04
Something completely different:

Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Track: Ghost of perdition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-04, 22:31:55
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-04, 15:16:04
Something completely different:

Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Track: Ghost of perdition

That ROCKS like a b#####d  *horns* 8)

On the way home i listened to some of the Division Bell a bit of The Rising and a soupson of Field of crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-04, 22:45:04
And it is now the best football song EVER

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/footy/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 00:08:12
Arena - The Visitor  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 09:50:18
DesolatioN - The Witching Moon/The Vision (Demo's/EP's)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-05, 10:56:32
Ayreon - The Human Equation

(To get in the mood for tomorrow eh Frask? ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-05-05, 11:13:06
Riverside again - loving this album  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-05, 12:21:45
Ayreon - Loser videoclip

Hahaha it's good one. Everytime I see it, I have a smile on my face.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 12:26:56
In Flames - Come Clarity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-05-05, 14:36:49
Ayreon - The Final Experiment - Sail Away To Avalon

yeah... back to the darkages  :P .

QuoteAyreon - Loser videoclip

Hahaha it's good one. Everytime I see it, I have a smile on my face.
Hehehe :D yeah as soon as Arjen comes in with his crazy look saying/screeming : "NEVERRRR" i just have to laugh over and over again

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:03:03
Once again it is Second Life Syndrome - i am going to marry this album  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:08:36
Callenish Circle - Pitch.Black.Effects
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:13:35
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:03:03Once again it is Second Life Syndrome - i am going to marry this album  ;)

LOL and can we expect little third fourth and fifth life syndromes in the near future?


Quote from: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:08:36Callenish Circle - Pitch.Black.Effects

It's so funny, you always come with bands I've never heard of! ;) It's all metal isn't it?


Now Playing:
Sylvan - Strange Emotion

Hmmm it sounds a bit mainstream eh? Not bad at all by the way. But that voice! I recognise it... Or it sounds like some other bands...


EDIT: By the way, on the active users list I saw Peter doing "Nothing, or nothing you can see...". What does that mean?! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:27:22
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:13:35
EDIT: By the way, on the active users list I saw Peter doing "Nothing, or nothing you can see...". What does that mean?! :D

That means I'm fiddling around with the admin panel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-05, 17:09:09
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:13:35
It's so funny, you always come with bands I've never heard of! ;) It's all metal isn't it?

Certainly metal - Callenish Circle - think along the lines of Dark Tranquillity (or perhaps you haven't heard of them either?) - I guess it's best described as melodic(?) death metal.

Just finished playing  - Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never Came (death metal/doom with pure guttural vocals) and now playing Amorphis - Eclipse (mix of clean/guttural vocals, melodic death metal/slightly gothic/prog) - my album of the year so far!!



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-05-05, 18:41:07
Blackwater park by Opeth.

Not going to marry this album , just a fling on a friday night  ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-05, 20:18:33
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-04, 22:31:55
That ROCKS like a b#####d  *horns* 8)


This probably means that you like it too.  ;)

NP> Fish - Return To Childhood live CD

Track: Goldfish and Clowns

The CD is recorded at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. I wasn't there.  :(
The DVD which will come out in a couple of weeks/months is recorded at Paradiso, Amsterdam. I wasn't there either.  :'(

I was at Tivoli, Utrecht and nobody recorded anything there.  :'( :'( :'(

It was a marvelous show though.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-05, 22:06:23
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg, live series: Los Angeles, California 5/18/98

Track: Scarred

I saw DT *counts on fingers* ehm, seven times but i hate it that they never played this track during those concerts.  :-\ :'( This track absolutely rocks!  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2006-05-06, 05:39:54
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM - "Shadowman"
from the album 'Volume 3: Further In Time'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-05-06, 07:59:45
Credo - Rhetoric - 03 - From The Cradle.......
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-05-06, 08:04:46
Credo - Rhetoric - 04 - .....To The Grave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-05-06, 08:16:05
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-05, 20:18:33
This probably means that you like it too.  ;)

NP> Fish - Return To Childhood live CD

Track: Goldfish and Clowns

The CD is recorded at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. I wasn't there.  :(
The DVD which will come out in a couple of weeks/months is recorded at Paradiso, Amsterdam. I wasn't there either.  :'(

I was at Tivoli, Utrecht and nobody recorded anything there.  :'( :'( :'(

It was a marvelous show though.  ;D

I am seeing Onkel Fish on thursday in Liverpool  ;D *horns* cannot wait
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-05-06, 08:38:01
genesis - Lamb lies down on Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2006-05-06, 13:32:43
OSI - Free

Quite different to the last album, not really prog, but I'm liking it. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-06, 22:45:14
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2006-05-06, 08:16:05
I am seeing Onkel Fish on thursday in Liverpool  ;D *horns* cannot wait

I hope you'll have a good time  ;). Is he going to play Misplaced Childhood there too?

NP> The Beatles - Revolver

Track: Here, There And Everywhere 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2006-05-07, 08:54:52
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-06, 22:45:14
I hope you'll have a good time  ;). Is he going to play Misplaced Childhood there too?

NP> The Beatles - Revolver

Track: Here, There And Everywhere 

Yep , it is the return to childhood tour so the whole of Misplaced plus some other classics inc market square heroes which sounds a teensy weny bit similar to climbing the net  ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-05-07, 09:41:08
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2006-05-07, 08:54:52
Yep , it is the return to childhood tour so the whole of Misplaced plus some other classics inc market square heroes which sounds a teensy weny bit similar to climbing the net  ;) 

I was at the Stuttgart gig, and it was absolutely great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2006-05-07, 10:35:03
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2006-05-07, 09:41:08
I was at the Stuttgart gig, and it was absolutely great!

Mornin Peter , fancy seeing you here  ;)

Looking forward to the gig and i may post a review on fridaty if anyone would like it  ???

Back on thread , Kayliegh has just finished and i have shuffled onto Rock n roll star by Oasis  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-05-07, 13:58:42
My cd player is playing Arenas Moviedrome. Its my fave song at the moment. That guitar solo in the middle is totally orgasmic! But the whole song is an epic!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-05-07, 14:19:35
REM - "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight"
from the album 'Automatic For The People'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-05-07, 15:57:23
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2006-05-07, 10:35:03
Looking forward to the gig and i may post a review on fridaty if anyone would like it  ???

Sure, mate, go ahead!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-08, 09:51:00
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2006-05-05, 15:03:03
Once again it is Second Life Syndrome - i am going to marry this album  ;)
Not if I get there first  :D

Listened to it again this morning, awesome  8)

Now, Fates Warning - F.W.X.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-08, 10:12:14
Cryptal Darkness - Chapter II The Fallen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-08, 10:43:30
Ayreon - The Final Experiment (Special Edition)
CD 2
Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy

Hmm sounds very good. I'm gonna let my father listen to this. He's very much into Irish music (the traditional Irish music), he'll definately like this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-08, 11:04:01
Omnium Gatherum - Spirits & August Light/Steal The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-08, 13:54:28
Saxon - Lionheart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-08, 14:12:14
Amplifier - Amplifier

Track - Panzer  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-05-08, 18:13:32
While we were out and about in the car we played Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-08, 19:04:38
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2006-05-08, 18:13:32While we were out and about in the car we played Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Your wife wasn't in the car?

I recently played the whole Synchestra from DTB. I begin to like his strange style more and more.
And then after that I had a chat with a collegue over MSN and it was about Kino. I had sent him a track or two and he liked it!
I also gave him the link to the four Arena tracks on ProgArchives and I had played those too.
So I played:
(1998, The Visitor) Enemy Without
(2000, Immortal ?) The Butterfly Man
(2003, Contagion) Cutting The Cards
(2005, Pepper's Ghost) Bedlam Fayre

Ah yes. Now I want to play Devin Townsend Band again, but I think I'll first try out Smallcreep's Day from Mike Rutherford. They say it's good. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-05-08, 19:52:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-05-08, 19:04:38
Your wife wasn't in the car?

Yes she was and she likes Porcupine Tree and she is also taking a liking to........Pendragon! We are making progress ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-08, 20:08:00
Tool - 10.000 Days

Track: Vicarious

*horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/201.gif) (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/smileyheadbanger.gif)

Ps. just by looking to the last smiley it really is giving me a migraine headache.  :-\ :o 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2006-05-08, 21:02:06
"Shapes of things" - Richie Kotzen

"Live and learn" - Angra

"Days of no trust" - Royal Hunt (though the title is stolen from Magnum! Brummie power!!!)

"End of my rope" - Malmsteen

All currently in my playlist window..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-05-08, 23:49:33
King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-09, 09:41:05
Porcupine Tree - Signify, track Dark Matter  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-09, 11:33:41
I just listened to Arena's 'The Visitor'.
To be more specific: Running From Damascus.

Everytime I listen to this one, it gives me goosebumps.
Especially the "Open your eyes, I can hear The Visitor, shaking me, rousing me, waking me" part.
Close to tears. Very emotional song.

I'm going to my special Progstore anytime soon now, so in the car I'll listen to Neal Morse - ?. Hopefully my mom won't have a problem with that...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-09, 11:35:24
Savatage - Edge Of Thorns
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-05-09, 11:59:15
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-09, 11:35:24
Savatage - Edge Of Thorns
Cool!

Np-> Sonata Arctica *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-09, 12:30:21
Now it's Savatage - Handful Of Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Obscyra on Tue, 2006-05-09, 13:32:55
Landmarq - Infinity Parade

Have I already mentioned that I love to listen to Damian Wilson's voice?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-09, 15:08:55
Tool - 10,000 days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-05-09, 19:45:35
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-05-08, 23:49:33
King Crimson - Red

Excellent choice!!! :)

NP> Dream Theater - Live At Budokan

Track: Trail Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-10, 09:40:22
More Porcupine Tree this morning, started out with The Sky Moves Sideways and now on Deadwing, Arriving Somewhere But Not Here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-10, 11:15:19
FISH - Return To Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-10, 13:22:02
Iced Earth - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-05-10, 18:46:39
Toto - Kingdom of Desire

2. Don't Chain My Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-05-11, 09:26:55
Started out with a blast from the past, It Bites - Thankyou and Goodnight. Now on The Secret Machines - Now Here Is Nowhere.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-11, 11:03:10
I've just watched the 15 minute trailer from the upcoming Metal Gear Solid game!
And it is BRILLIANT! :o :o :o

But maybe somewhat too scifi for me... Big robots with snake-like arms and see-through-everything-eyes...
But it's great anyway! Too bad I don't want to spend 700 euros on a Playstation 3...



Ahem, sorry.
Now playing: A demo from the Frost website!
Sounds very Kino-Picture-like, great piano! Love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-11, 11:30:19
Marillion - Script......
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-05-11, 13:22:45
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer - Carried By The Wind

very cool drums *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-11, 14:06:14
Yesterday I had a party and we saw a detectivemovie called 'Sherlock Holmes: The Hound Of The Baskervilles'.

So now I'm playing Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
4. Shadows Of Fate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-11, 16:16:25
Marillion - Recital Of The Script
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-05-11, 19:14:32
"Heavy" by "Collective Soul"

Sound cool :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-12, 09:12:54
Arena all the way today from Songs... to ...Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 11:27:46
I'm once again on a ProgArchives-tour.

Recently Played:
The Flower Kings
1. (1995, Back In The World Of Adventures) Big Puzzle
2. (1996, Retropolis) There Is More To This World

Now Playing:
The Flower Kings
3. (1997, Stardust We Are) In The Eyes Of The World

Going To Play
The Flower Kings
4. (2002, Unfold The Future) Black And White


Oh man, I like what I hear!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 12:06:23
np>> Sylvan - [Posthumous Silence #11] Answer To Life [5:56]

Folks, go and buy this album on their website (http://www.sylvan.de)! It's an absolutely brilliant concept album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 13:02:18
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 12:06:23Folks, go and buy this album on their website (http://www.sylvan.de)! It's an absolutely brilliant concept album!

HEY!! Don't advertise!! We like to buy what we like ourselves! Don't push us!! >:( >:( >:( >:(

;)

Now playing:

Roine Stolt - The Flower King - Dissonata
Indeed, from ProgArchives.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 14:00:46
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 13:02:18
HEY!! Don't advertise!! We like to buy what we like ourselves! Don't push us!! >:( >:( >:( >:(

Em, just go ahead, listen to the album(s), you will like it, I'm pretty sure. No need to be angry, though. I'm just trying to beat the drums for them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 14:10:11
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 14:00:46Em, just go ahead, listen to the album(s), you will like it, I'm pretty sure. No need to be angry, though. I'm just trying to beat the drums for them.

Sure, I'll check them out, but there's nothing on ProgArchives, so I need to find an other way. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-05-12, 15:13:06
DREAM THEATER - "Learning To Live"
from the album 'Images And Words'

I am learning the keyboard parts for this one. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-05-12, 18:57:36
Threshold - Subsurface

5. The Art of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-05-12, 19:54:22
FEEDER - "Picture Of Perfect Youth"
from the album 'Yesterday Went Too Soon"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 19:54:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 14:10:11
Sure, I'll check them out, but there's nothing on ProgArchives, so I need to find an other way. ;)

I'd like to encourage everybody to download this file (http://the-ricochet.net/files/sylvan/sylvan_pre.zip). It contains 3 mp3s with previews of my favourite tracks from the last 3 Sylvan albums. Have phun.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 20:23:36
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 19:54:42
I'd like to encourage everybody to download this file (http://the-ricochet.net/files/sylvan/sylvan_pre.zip). It contains 3 mp3s with previews of my favourite tracks from the last 3 Sylvan albums. Have phun.
Care to name those tracks?
Thanks in advance, downloading them now! *horns*

EDIT: Playing them now! *horns*

EDIT: I'm sorry, while the music is ok, the vocals need to grow on me, that's for certain. The singer sounds like a cross between a higher pitched Geoff Tate and a certain singer from a certain dutch band that should not be named.

EDIT: The bad thing about it really is that the music is actually really good. So I WANT to like the voice. Maybe that'll come later on! ;)
Thanks a lot Peter!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-05-12, 20:46:45
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 20:23:36
EDIT: The bad thing about it really is that the music is actually really good. So I WANT to like the voice. Maybe that'll come later on! ;)

I confess, I felt exactly the same at the beginning. But i grew on me, and I think it didn' take more than 2 or 3 spins.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-05-12, 22:27:18
PORTISHEAD - "Glory Box"
from the album 'Dummy'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-12, 23:32:05
Massive Attack - Teardrops

Close to prog.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 13:20:50
I seemed to grab a track of the Artificial Paradise album "Timeless Traces".
Indeed a great track! Even my mom liked it! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-13, 13:49:58
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

Track: Messiah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-05-13, 14:28:57
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-12, 20:23:36
Care to name those tracks?

Eh, sorry, sure:

From Artificial Paradise there are:
Deep Inside, That's Why it Hurts, Timeless Traces, I Still Believe, Artificial Paradise

From X-Rayed there are:
Lost, You Are, Belated Gift, Today, This World is not for Me

From Posthumous Silence:
Bequest of Tears, Pane of Truth, The Colors Changed, Answer to Life, Message from the past, A Kind of Eden

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 16:54:10
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2006-05-13, 14:28:57
Eh, sorry, sure:

From Artificial Paradise there are:
Deep Inside, That's Why it Hurts, Timeless Traces, I Still Believe, Artificial Paradise

From X-Rayed there are:
Lost, You Are, Belated Gift, Today, This World is not for Me

From Posthumous Silence:
Bequest of Tears, Pane of Truth, The Colors Changed, Answer to Life, Message from the past, A Kind of Eden



Thanks, yeah, those samples are really great! I hope I can find the music sometime in "de Nootzaak" (my local Progstore!).
It's very refreshening music actually, and it keeps getting better and better. Thanks again!



Now Playing: OSI - OSI - Hello, Helicopter (the documentary on the bonus disc)
Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-13, 18:29:03
Nolan & Wakeman - Hound Of The Baskervilles - At Home In The Mire

Rock on  *horns*

I love the part where they sing "Watch your step" in stereo  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 18:41:05
I was playing Dream Theater - Awake downstairs on the stereo, but as soon as I put the disc in, everybody starts moaning (without even hearing a single note!) that I have to listen to it in my own room. Man, I hate that. >:(

EDIT: My dad goes to the jazzparty in town. My mom also goes. (But my mom goes with a friend of hers and my dad goes with his collegue). So I have all the time of the world to try out my new (and old) CDs on the stereo downstairs!!! Hehehehehehe.
So I'm gonna listen to:
- Dream Theater - Awake
- OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence
- Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles (I'm really into the mood for this one!)
- Frank Klepacki - Virtual Control

But I'm afraid I don't get to listen to that many albums, they're back before I can say "Hottentottententententoonstelling" (and I CAN say that! It needs good practise though.)

Besides that, my little brother (who doesn't like prog (but who does anyway?)) has the great idea to watch the movie "The Hulk". So there I go...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-13, 20:30:27
The Aurora Project - Unspoken Words

Track: Event Horizon  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-13, 23:32:54
@ pH:
tip: get yourself a stereo set in your room :D.. that really makes things easier  *horns*

Too bad i can't listen to music at this moment...i'm on my parents laptop. and I do not have music on that one i'm afraid :'(....

so it's all silents here  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 23:52:46
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-13, 23:32:54
@ pH:
tip: get yourself a stereo set in your room :D.. that really makes things easier  *horns*

Too bad i can't listen to music at this moment...i'm on my parents laptop. and I do not have music on that one i'm afraid :'(....

so it's all silents here  ;)

If you can post in here, you probably can listen to music on ProgArchives as well. ;)


By the way, for anyone who hasn't already seen "The Hulk", DON'T WATCH IT!! It's one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Bad story, bad acting, VERY childish. It's so bad...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-13, 23:56:36
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 23:52:46
[..] Bad story, bad acting, VERY childish. It's so bad...

You list all the reasons why i gave the dvd away to an old colleague.  :-\

NP> Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Volte-face

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-05-14, 07:13:45
Cream - Ultimate Cream - 12 - White Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-05-14, 14:11:44
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

11. Death on the Moor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-14, 15:00:50
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: As I Am
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-15, 13:05:27
Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-15, 13:43:49
QuoteImmortal?
Yes I am  ;)


Kino - Picture - Leave a Light On

o YEAH... just as in the "Boerderij" gig (well... almost  ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-15, 14:14:55
Secret Machines - Now Here Is Nowhere

Track Pharaoh's Daughter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-15, 15:14:33
Shadowland - Ring of Roses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-15, 16:11:48
Pop radio.-.... yuck, nothing I can do about it, though....

"Quit playing games with my heart....lalala.....*smack*"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-15, 16:24:07
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-05-15, 16:11:48
Pop radio.-.... yuck, nothing I can do about it, though....

"Quit playing games with my heart....lalala.....*smack*"

Hahahahaha!!

I was playing Devin Townsend - Synchestra
3. Triumph

Great country bit in the middle, I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-05-15, 18:01:53
Boston - Third Stage - 01 - Amanda
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-15, 20:21:12
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: Sacrificed Sons  *horns*


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-16, 09:48:21
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-15, 20:21:12
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: Sacrificed Sons  *horns*
Marvellous  8)


Snow Patrol - Eyes Open
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-16, 10:24:55
Breakfast In Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-16, 13:23:11
Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory
Strange Deja Vu

Everytime I listen to it, I'm shocked! It's so good, so melodic! *horns*


EDIT: I'm listening to Magellan now, and it sounds good so far.
I've never heard of the band before twenty minutes ago, so maybe someone can give me a short summary and recommendations and anything I need to know. :P ;) thanks!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2006-05-16, 16:57:49
Jadis - Understand.

I sure wish I could find a copy of "Somersault." >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-05-16, 18:32:48
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

2. The Curse of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-16, 21:23:37
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-05-16, 18:32:48
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

2. The Curse of the Baskervilles

Ahh yes! That's a good one! One of the best from 'The Hound'! With Ashley Holt as Dr. Mortimer. he has a great strong voice! I wonder what else he did, I don't know him, but I want to hear more by this man!

I was playing Dream Theater - Solitary Shell

I'm gonna play Dream Theater's Awake album soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-05-17, 18:45:46
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

1. Moviedrome  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-05-18, 09:17:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-16, 13:23:11
EDIT: I'm listening to Magellan now, and it sounds good so far.
I've never heard of the band before twenty minutes ago, so maybe someone can give me a short summary and recommendations and anything I need to know. :P ;) thanks!
I bought a Magellan cd a while back on a whim (Impossible Figures) but I wasn't very impressed with it  :(

They're two brothers, Wayne and Trent Gardner. You can find their website here:

http://www.magellanweb.com/provahyf.htm (http://www.magellanweb.com/provahyf.htm)

I hope that helps. I might have to give that cd another try to see if my first impressions were right  :)


Edit: Oh, and I've been listening to The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel again this morning. I like it more each time I hear it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-18, 09:22:37
Ahh ok thanks. Yeah I've listened to some more of it, but I'm not so sure now anymore...
The first track of their latest album sounds alright, but then I discovered some more of it, and it wasn't really that good, indeed.

So Frost - Black Light Machine then...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-18, 09:36:20
And now I'm listening to some amazing work of Frost's (and IQ's) drummer Andy Edwards.
Check out: http://www.andyedwardsmusic.com/audio.htm

:o :o :o
This makes me wanna play the drums ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-05-18, 16:06:02
Pendragon - Believe

4. The Wishing Well  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-05-18, 18:26:03
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

disc 2 track 1: Chosen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-05-18, 18:36:52
Nothing, I can't find my remote ???

Edit: Found it! np -> Surface to Stage from Threshold! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-18, 22:17:57
On the old Creative Zen today we have had

Lexicon of love by ABC = perfect pop (i love the 80s)
Hopes and fears by Keane = took me ages to get into this but i really quite like it now
Just like blood by Tom Mcrae = loads better than james Blunt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-05-19, 13:38:41
Queen - A Night At The Opera

1. Death on Two Legs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-05-19, 18:14:19
QuoteNothing, I can't find my remote
WHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOL that joke made my day  ;D ;D


Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm - Breathing Again
O YEAH *horns*
Man this is sooo good stuff... that's why I ordered The life DVD a few days ago... man i can't wait!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-19, 20:36:24
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-05-19, 18:14:19
WHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOL that joke made my day  ;D ;D


Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm - Breathing Again
O YEAH *horns*
Man this is sooo good stuff... that's why I ordered The life DVD a few days ago... man i can't wait!! *horns*

You DID?!?!?! COOL!!
I'm gonna see that one next time when I'm at your place! ;)
How did you do that by the way? You have no creditcard, do you?
On a side note: did you have news from 'de Nootzaak', Frank?

Now Playing: Neal Morse - ? - VII The Glory Of The Lord
Interesting song, magical, almost spooky in some way.



EDIT:
Now playing: Frank Klepacki - Emperor Battle For Dune - Assembling The Troops
7:42 minutes of AMAZING music. It's the best music for a game composed EVER!!
Also very cinematic stuff.
I could describe this as Progressive-Orchestrated-War-Soundtrack. :P ;D *horns* ::)
You can check it out if you haven't already, I bet everyone here likes that song at least.
www.frankklepacki.com --> (In the jukebox at the bottom left of the site) --> Dune series

I'm sorry for the (somewhat) advertising, but this guy is absolutely amazing! :o :o And his work comes closer and closer to the progressive scene since he set up a band playing instrumental progressive music in the vein of Rush. Maybe we'll see him in the ProgArchives list someday. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-19, 22:25:05
Neal Morse -  ?  

Track: The Temple Of The Living God

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-19, 22:35:48
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-19, 22:25:05?

Heh yes indeed, the question mark in flames. Smoke actually, but yeah.

I was listening to Arena - Fool's Gold from the Pride album. I begin to like that album more and more. It was always the less-greatest album of Arena.
The 6th best studioalbum, if you will. ABSOLUTELY, AMAZING, GREAT album, but the worst of Arena in my opinion. ;D
But now, finally it becomes even better (still the 6th best studioalbum, dunno why).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-19, 22:46:26
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...But Not Here  *horns*  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-19, 22:59:00
Tonight will be a 'random-playing-night'

Atm> Dream Theater - Raise The Knife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-19, 23:13:19
The Flower Kings - In The Eyes Of The World

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 02:02:30
Hehehehehe

Because of Jem Godfreys weblog (http://milliontown.blogspot.com/2006/05/lordi-lordi.html) I was listening to Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah.

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5895/1207/1600/24finn.xlarge1.jpg)
THESE guys have made it to the finale of Eurovision!! It would be SOOOOOO good to vote for them just to show the others to **** off. LOL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2006-05-20, 03:31:03
Frost: Black Light Machine
Frost : While You Were Sleeping
Frost: Sandman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 10:20:59
Quote from: Micha on Sat, 2006-05-20, 03:31:03Frost : While You Were Sleeping
Frost: Sandman

Officially those aren't Frost-songs right? Does anyone know from whom they are?
It sounds nice, not very good, but it's relaxing music! (Better than Lordi (see previous post)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 10:33:48
QuoteYou DID?!?!?! COOL!!
I'm gonna see that one next time when I'm at your place! Wink
Hehe yeah I did. :D..The DVD and the CD's will both be shipped to me at the 17th of Juni  *horns* (almost another month of waiting... :'( )
QuoteHow did you do that by the way? You have no creditcard, do you?
True...But via the Arjen Lucassen store online you can also order by bank transfer...it's not the easiest sollution...but it works (hopefully  ::))
QuoteOn a side note: did you have news from 'de Nootzaak', Frank?
:'(
I think i'm going to send an email to them  :-\

QuoteI could describe this as Progressive-Orchestrated-War-Soundtrack
WHAHHAHAHHHAHA ROFL  ;D ;D ;D ;D good one  *horns*
I've always liked the music in Red Alert so much...really the intro music was soooooo cool...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2006-05-20, 11:53:28
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 10:20:59
Officially those aren't Frost-songs right? Does anyone know from whom they are?
It sounds nice, not very good, but it's relaxing music! (Better than Lordi (see previous post)).

I don't know, I've downloaded them from http://www.f-r-o-s-t.com/ (http://www.f-r-o-s-t.com/). Especially "Sandman" is an earworm. Can't get it out of my head!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2006-05-20, 11:59:35
DURAN DURAN - "Ordinary World"
fron the album 'Duran Duran (The Wedding Album)'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 13:23:28
Phil Collins - Testify - It's Not Too Late

Hey guys (and girls), I have something to tell. :P
I work in a supermarket, and we close at 20:00 hours, but most of the time we work 'till 21:00
Last Thursday my boss told me that he hated the music played in our supermarket and he said that I could bring some of my own music.
So now I want to burn a CD full of an hour of Prog, but the prog-music must be good to listen to for the beginner. ;D

Some sort of poppy prog...

My question to you is: what music should I put on it?

I have already some in mind, but you can add what you think is good poppy prog!
1. Kino - Perfect Tense (Picture)
2. The Urbane - Time After Time (Glitter) (Of course they know this one and most will like this)

I was even thinking about putting Frost - Black Light Machine on the end as a surprise, hehehehe. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-20, 15:06:21
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 02:02:30
Hehehehehe

Because of Jem Godfreys weblog (http://milliontown.blogspot.com/2006/05/lordi-lordi.html) I was listening to Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah.

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5895/1207/1600/24finn.xlarge1.jpg)
THESE guys have made it to the finale of Eurovision!! It would be SOOOOOO good to vote for them just to show the others to **** off. LOL

That picture reminds me of a movie. Spinal Tap.

I fear that this has got nothing to do with music.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-20, 15:09:19
David Gilmour - On An Island

Track: Smile

Random notice: This is probably the reason why i'm so tired.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 15:23:18
@pH
WOW, coool, I also work at a supermarket but out here they turn the music off at 20:00  :'(
personally i don't like the music that is played during my work...

QuoteMy question to you is: what music should I put on it?
Perfect Tense is really a good choise..
and maybe you should also burn Losers' Day Parade too on that disc...for those who like the hard stuff more   :)
hint: Do not let them listen to Kino - Swimming In Women... not that that song isn't good..but it would probably raise many questions  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 16:02:08
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 15:23:18
@pH
WOW, coool, I also work at a supermarket but out here they turn the music off at 20:00  :'(
personally i don't like the music that is played during my work...
Me neither.

Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 15:23:18Perfect Tense is really a good choise..
and maybe you should also burn Losers' Day Parade too on that disc...for those who like the hard stuff more   :)
hint: Do not let them listen to Kino - Swimming In Women... not that that song isn't good..but it would probably raise many questions  ;D
Hehehe.

No, not Losers' Day Parade, it's too proggy and too long.

Now I have:

01. Blackfield - Blackfield (Blackfield), this could be played on a radio, easily.
02. Kino - Leave A Light On (Picture), I'm not sure on this one, maybe it's to heavy.
03. Kino - Perfect Tense (Picture), ProgPopsong.
04. Marillion - Map Of The World (Anoraknophobia), but I think most will say the music is OK, but the singer sings strange. (And they're right in some way)
05. OSI - Better (Free), VERY HEAVY, but to compensate. Still not sure though...
06. OSI - Free (Free), same as above.
07. Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes (In Absentia), Hmmm... Very good, but there are so many heavy bits in it, that I'm not totally sure.
08. Porcupine Tree - Lazarus (Deadwing), of course.
09. Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (Embrace The Storm), because they watch TMF.
10. The Urbane - Immaculate (Neon), got to get rid of the extra verse and the guitarsolo at the end somehow, but maybe not, it's a cool song.
11. The Urbane - Time After Time (Glitter), they know this one from Cyndi Lauper, so this is gonna be a sing-along in our supermarket, LOL.
12. Within Temptation - Memories (Silent Force), because it's a very good popsong in the vein of, say, Celine Dion. But still better.
13. Frost - Black Light Machine (Milliontown), as a big nasty surprise! I'll get fired for this one though...

What do you think of it? Is this OK? Or what would you put on a CD for Poppy Prog?
Sorry for hijacking this topic. :D

Oh, and I'm now listening to Dream Theater's Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, CD 2. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 16:41:33
good choices pH

I doubt that they would like Porcupine Tree - Lazarus Deadwing tho...but he..they should like it  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Jem on Sat, 2006-05-20, 18:39:34
Quote from: Micha on Sat, 2006-05-20, 11:53:28
I don't know, I've downloaded them from http://www.f-r-o-s-t.com/ (http://www.f-r-o-s-t.com/). Especially "Sandman" is an earworm. Can't get it out of my head!

Naughty Micha!  ;) They were hidden for a mate of mine to download. You must've had a good look around the directory then. I've deleted them now. I think.

Anyway, "While You Were Sleeping" is by Human Radio from their never released 2nd album. Sandman is by Roger Manning ex oif Jellyfish. It's from his new i-tunes only album. It's brilliant isn't it?

Anything else you found in there? :)

Cheers,

Jem
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Jem on Sat, 2006-05-20, 18:41:39
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 13:23:28
I was even thinking about putting Frost - Black Light Machine on the end as a surprise, hehehehe. ;)

Go for it. If your boss gets angry, send him to me. I'll sort him out.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-20, 19:24:10
QuoteThey were hidden
Are you sure they were hidden?  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2006-05-20, 19:46:05
Quote from: Jem on Sat, 2006-05-20, 18:39:34
Naughty Micha!  ;) They were hidden for a mate of mine to download. You must've had a good look around the directory then. I've deleted them now. I think.

Anyway, "While You Were Sleeping" is by Human Radio from their never released 2nd album. Sandman is by Roger Manning ex oif Jellyfish. It's from his new i-tunes only album. It's brilliant isn't it?

Anything else you found in there? :)

Cheers,

Jem





Sorry Jem,

I followed your BLM link and found the directory with a lot of soundfiles. Sandman is deleted now, but I took the chance to download it... and - I swear - only for personal use !!

Cheers, Michael

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 19:47:54
Quote from: Jem on Sat, 2006-05-20, 18:39:34Anything else you found in there? :)
You don't want me to tell them what else we found in your secret little directory eh?

Quote from: Jem on Sat, 2006-05-20, 18:41:39Go for it. If your boss gets angry, send him to me. I'll sort him out.  ;D ;D
Alright then ;D, Maybe I can convert some collegues to the Prog-Side...

(http://www.starwars.ndo.co.uk/episodes4-6/yoda.jpg)
"Powerful you have become, my boss. The Prog Side I sense in you!"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-05-21, 00:37:32
Quote"Powerful you have become, my boss. The Prog Side I sense in you!"
LOL  ;D

just another note: That lordi that was on Jem Godfreys weblog...guess what..

THEY HAVE WON...whahahhaa

You have no idea how hard that made me laugh. It's really insane tho...I think it shows that all the countries that were able to vote are just SICK of the european songfestival...and they just want to make fun of it...

Just like the guy (Paul de Leeuw) made fun of it when he had to tell what the Dutch people had voted  :D

I'm wondering what kind of effect this stuff may have on future festivals...

And right now i'm listening to: trebble (dutch band) i've never heard this song before... I have never been very enthusiastic about they're music tho... this sounds quite good...But maybe that's because the song isn't made by themselfs...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-05-21, 04:59:55
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-20, 02:02:30
Hehehehehe

Because of Jem Godfreys weblog (http://milliontown.blogspot.com/2006/05/lordi-lordi.html) I was listening to Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah.

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5895/1207/1600/24finn.xlarge1.jpg)
THESE guys have made it to the finale of Eurovision!! It would be SOOOOOO good to vote for them just to show the others to **** off. LOL
They won 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-05-21, 12:10:08
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer

3. High
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-21, 13:52:55
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-05-21, 04:59:55They won 8)

Incredible!
I don't like their music. And they look awful, but it's good that they did win. Show those Eurovision dumbheads that we don't like lovesongs sung by little half-naked bitches, who aren't clever enough to write it themselves. I hope next year there'll be more rock (and better rock than Lordi of course), or better yet, I hope Eurovision dies. It was never good anyway.

Listening to OSI - OSI - OSI
Next: Blackfield - Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-21, 19:36:08
Tiles - Presents Of Mind

Track: Safe Procedures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-22, 09:59:10
Earlier on, Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream  ;D

Now, Dream Theater's performance of Dark Side of the Moon from Hammersmith last year, every bit as brilliant as I remember it being  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-05-22, 12:02:28
Winterstrain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-22, 13:14:53
Just finishing - Dio - Holy Diver Live
Next up is - Insomnium - In The Halls Of Awaiting

Following on from another thread it's is great that Lordi won Eurovision 8) 8) 8)

Congratulations should go to the Finnish public who actually had the balls to select Lordi to represent them in the first place - here's hoping that next year's final really rocks with other countrys jumping on the band wagon *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-05-22, 13:20:20
Duran Duran - All She Wants Is
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-22, 17:11:29
Tool - 10,000 Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-22, 18:04:39
Nolan and Wake - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Seconds Light

This stuff sounds better and better to me now... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-05-22, 18:24:04
Asia - Aura

2. Wherever You Are
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-22, 20:15:01
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-22, 09:59:10
Earlier on, Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream  ;D

Now, Dream Theater's performance of Dark Side of the Moon from Hammersmith last year, every bit as brilliant as I remember it being  8)

I still haven't received it yet.  :'( :'( :'(

Oh, ehm...now playing Spocks Beard - The Light  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-05-22, 21:48:20
Shuffle on my PC so i have just had The wake by IQ and now Neverland by Marillion - Lovely jubbly  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-22, 22:04:57
Roger Waters - Radio Kaos

Track: The Powers That Be

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-22, 22:31:14
Enchant - Tug Of War

Track: See No Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-23, 10:19:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-22, 20:15:01
I still haven't received it yet.  :'( :'( :'(
Mine only arrived on Saturday so I reckon you'll get it soon  ;D


Now, Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-23, 10:57:24
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-05-22, 09:59:10Now, Dream Theater's performance of Dark Side of the Moon from Hammersmith last year, every bit as brilliant as I remember it being  8)

The CD or the DVD?
I'm interested in someway, maybe it's a nice birthday present for my dad (and in the same time a nice way to convert him to Dream Theater).
I think I want the DVD, but only if the quality is good...

Now Playing: Shadowland - The Whistleblower
And now Shadowland - Jigsaw

Clive Nolan's voice sometimes reminds me of Nick Barret's voice. But I think I like Nolan's voice better. I still can't get myself into Pendragon...
Shadowland on the other hand is marvelous!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-23, 11:04:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-23, 10:57:24
The CD or the DVD?
Both  8) :D

Being a "bootleg" it's just stereo, but the sound quality is absolutely brilliant.   ;)

I've just been playing it here in the office. A couple of my Floyd-loving colleagues were stunned by how good it is  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-23, 11:10:21
Moonspell - SIN/Pecado
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-05-23, 14:27:39
Ayreon - The Final Experiment (acoustic disk) - The Charm Of The Seer

I found myself listening to this one more and more..even more then the not acoustic version...

It really rocks... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-23, 15:10:21
The Urbane - Don't Say
From 'Glitter'.

By the way Frask, I read your mail yesterday. I think it's a nice idea to go to the SoP-gig, but I also want to go to the gig were Frost is going to play, it's IQ or Pallas if I remember correct... And of course a Kino concert if they plan to play in the Netherlands this year. So I'll talk to you about it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-23, 16:37:46
Still Remains - Of Love and Lunacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-05-23, 18:33:46
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

2. Drive On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-05-23, 18:37:24
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Monsters & Men

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-05-23, 18:38:36
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-23, 10:19:18
Mine only arrived on Saturday so I reckon you'll get it soon  ;D


YAY.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-24, 11:00:35
Black Sabbath - The Eternal Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-24, 18:51:46
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-24, 11:00:35
Black Sabbath - The Eternal Idol
Ah that's with Ozzy on vocals eh?
I've never heard Black Sabbath (Never plan to, 'cause I'm sure it isn't my thing), but I listened to his contribution on a R. Wakeman album and I thought he sings like a goat. :D I'm not sure if he sings like a goat normally, but on that album I didn't like his vocals.
Sorry, no offence of course.

Listening to Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways (Alternate Version)
Ahhh yes, psychedelic chillout song, I'm having the volume on max (almost) and my mom and brother are asking to stop it. That's how I like it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-05-24, 19:06:11
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-05-24, 18:51:46
Ah that's with Ozzy on vocals eh?
I've never heard Black Sabbath (Never plan to, 'cause I'm sure it isn't my thing),
Sorry, no offence of course.


No offence taken. Unlike some others you have stated your point of view and then explained it!

But before you write Sabbath off totally you should listen to some of the very early stuff, it is totally different from the later stuff, perhaps something like The Wizard or N.I.B or the track Black Sabbath.

Got me going now gonna have to play it.

NP - Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath - 01 - Black Sabbath.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-05-24, 21:30:48
DREAM THEATER - "Panic Attack"
from the album 'Octovarium'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-25, 07:30:24
Ozzy didnt sing vocals on the eternal idol - sorry to be pedantic  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-25, 09:09:36
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-05-24, 18:51:46
Ah that's with Ozzy on vocals eh?
I've never heard Black Sabbath (Never plan to, 'cause I'm sure it isn't my thing), but I listened to his contribution on a R. Wakeman album and I thought he sings like a goat. :D I'm not sure if he sings like a goat normally, but on that album I didn't like his vocals.
:D :D - No, Ozzy always sounds like a goat!!
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-05-25, 07:30:24
Ozzy didnt sing vocals on the eternal idol - sorry to be pedantic  :-[

Correct, it was the first offering with Tony Martin on vocals. A very under rated singer in my opinion.

To be honest, I tend not to listen to too much Sabbath with Ozzy on vox - yes, they had some absolute monster tracks,(Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Paranoid, Children Of The Grave etc etc) and argueably even started off the whole Doom scene with the track Black Sabbath, but they also released a lot of duffers during Ozzy's time.
For me, Ronnie James Dio is the voice of Sabbath. Yes I know he only sang on 3 studio Sabbath albums (Heaven & Hell, Mob Rules and his short 'reunion' album Dehuminizer) but he is the voice of metal, a true metal GOD *horns* *horns*. Tony Martin would be my second favourite (he sang on 5 studio albums, the best being TYR and Headless Cross, then I guess Ozzy just ahead of Ian Gillan and Glenn Hughes!! I also have it in the back of my mind that for a very short time Rob Halford (or someone of a similar standing) stood in as vocalist on a tour way back, but never laid anything down in the studio.

Anyway, I will be listening shortly to some mp3's just downloaded from the Communic website from their new album Waves of Visual Decay - meant to be prog metal so should be good *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-25, 10:34:10
Communic rock!! *horns* *horns* - so much so I've just ordered their 2 releases from Nuclear Blast (Germany) - both limited editions.

Now listening to another band on the Nuclear Blast roster:-

Mnemic - Mechanical Spin Phenomena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-25, 14:05:03
Hmm... still Black Sabbath sounds like it's nothing for me. The name on itself makes me wanna listen to Neal Morse quickly. ;D

But I don't!
I listen to Arena - Contagion - Ascension! ;) :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-05-25, 14:40:16
Stream Of Passion - Life In The Real World DVD/CD - Valley Of The Queens

It's just a sample that you can download for free on they're website...but it sounds sooo good
That new beat in it makes the songs complety differend

QuoteBut I don't!
Whahahah :D LOL...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-25, 16:46:20
I'm listening to Marillion - This is The 21st Century

Cool.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-25, 17:10:02
Just finishing Killswitch Engage - same

then it'll be Trivium - Ascendancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-25, 17:42:30
I was searching the internet and came across this:
http://marillion.com/music/xmas/2001.htm

It's a fan-release, so I can't buy this, but I'm very interested in the instrumental version of This Is The 21st Century, because it's one helluva song. The musical bits grab me by the throat every time I listen to it. Not that the vocals are bad on this one.
Does somebody here have it?

Now Listening to Dream Theater - Endless Sacrifice.
That's an amazing song, funny things in the middle.
It's one of my favourite heavy DT-songs along with The Glass Prison and Misunderstood.

Oh and The Mirror! Gonna listen that one now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Thu, 2006-05-25, 18:23:47
Grendel - marillion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-25, 20:15:01
IQ - Harvest Of Souls

YEAH! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-25, 21:01:16
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-05-25, 20:15:01
IQ - Harvest Of Souls

YEAH! 8)

Ohh, that one is soo good. Listen to IQ since Subterranea and i really love their work. Though in the beginning i had to get used to Peter Nicholls voice.

NP> Lacuna Coil - KarmaCode

Track: Within Me

Just slightly different than IQ.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-26, 05:22:20
Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes/Blackk Winter Day

(Playing very quietly as it's only 4.25am!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-26, 09:47:20
Angel Dust - Border Of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-26, 10:03:46
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-25, 21:01:16Ohh, that one is soo good. Listen to IQ since Subterranea and i really love their work. Though in the beginning i had to get used to Peter Nicholls voice.
Actually I had that just for a couple of minutes and then I was used to his (absolutely brilliant) voice.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-25, 21:01:16NP> Lacuna Coil - KarmaCode

Track: Within Me

Just slightly different than IQ.
Hehehee :D


Now playing:
Credo - Rhetoric - The Game
:o :o :o :o :o :o
AM I LISTENING TO ARENA?!?!?!?!
This is sooooo great! The singer sounds so much like Paul Wrightson! And the whole keyboard playing is Arena-ish!
I wonder if it's only this song, or maybe the whole album is that great?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-26, 13:15:00
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: CD 1, The Glass Prison

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/HIFI1.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-26, 13:24:00
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-05-26, 13:15:00
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: CD 1, The Glass Prison

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/HIFI1.gif)
Ahh good idea! Nice smiley btw! ;D

Now Playing: The Glass Prison! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-26, 15:46:33
The Eternal - Sleep Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-05-26, 16:25:45
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator - Journey On The Waves Of Time

I really like that voice of Ralf Scheepers...It's not really screeming but i comes close  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-05-26, 17:39:41
Mercenary - Firesoul (download from web site)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Fri, 2006-05-26, 18:39:46
Placebo - Meds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 11:23:22
I'm in a  *horns*-mood right now so...

Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Track: Ghost Of Perdition

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 12:31:42
Oh, yes...

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/dsotmmed1.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Party-Time1.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-27, 12:33:22
Arena - Salamander

While I'm listening this I've always had that strange feeling that we're burning like a moth to the flame or something... Someone else the same experience?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-27, 12:50:03
QuoteWhile I'm listening this I've always had that strange feeling that we're burning like a moth to the flame or something... Someone else the same experience?

yeah afther this song i always get scared for warmth . i don't know why... :P

Ayreon - The Final Experiment - The Banishment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-05-27, 14:41:15
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-05-27, 19:24:10
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

2. The Gate Of Eternity  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-05-28, 05:57:39
Credo - Rhetoric - 04 - ...To The Grave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-28, 11:19:38
Fish - Return To Childhood

Track: Big Wedge

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-05-28, 13:48:44
Contagion Max (homemade version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-28, 13:50:15
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Volte-Face  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Sun, 2006-05-28, 14:25:04
My Crying - Vanden Plas - Album AcCult :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-28, 14:28:10
Quote from: jorja on Sun, 2006-05-28, 14:25:04
My Crying - Vanden Plas - Album AcCult :)

Since we don't have a welcome-here-topic, i'll do it this way:

Hey, jorja, welcome to the Arena.  8) *horns*

NP> Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Artificial Smile

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-28, 15:19:42
Today I'm playing:
Ayreon - The Human Equation
- Day 9: Playground (Instrumental)

Shortest track of the album except for the first song, (which in my opinion isn't really the first song).

Yesterday, me and Cyborg-Frask went to the birthdayparty of my uncle who made it to 50 yesterday. Big party in a restaurant/partyhouse, lots of guests and lots of (bad) music. So we thought we should liven it up a little, so we asked to play a CD that I brought with me. We played this (in this order):

Blackfield - Blackfield
Marillion - Map Of The World
Within Temptation - Memories
The Urbane - Immaculate
Porcupine Tree - Lazarus
Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World
Kino - Perfect Tense
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
The Urbane - Time After Time
Kino - Leave A Light On
OSI - Better
OSI - Free
Frost - Black Light Machine

I was scared to play Out In The Real World, Blackest Eyes and the two OSI tracks, but we didn't hear any complains! Haha! Both my uncle and my other (younger) uncle can appreciate Marillion, so that was a plus anyway.
We also had a copy of Ayreon - The Human Equation with us, but we left it in its case, because if we played that we would get lynched for sure...

After that CD the radio got its play again, with some cheap hardcore/trance/dance/whatever junk. And thén everybody complained! It's getting better after all!
Oh and the rest of the party was great too.


Sorry for my long post once again, but I had to tell this nice experience.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-05-28, 16:50:15
and now my review :P

Just kidding...It was really fun to let the rest of the family hear some music that the usually don't hear...
even tho not everyone wanted to hear it tho  ;)

but i was suprise tho hear from my brother (a anti-prog guy :P) that he liked Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes....well actually he didn't say that he liked it..he said that it wasn't bad  :) but it's a start

QuoteOh and the rest of the party was great too.
same here... too bad we had to leave quite early  :'(

We got home at 23:30, the first think i did was saying: "the DVD player is mine tonight" and i played the wholl DVD: Ayreon - The Human Equation that pH gave me on that party (i did gave you the money did i ? :P)

Now playing: Ayreon - The Human Equation - Day fifteen - Betrayal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-28, 18:08:54
Something funny when I put in the second disc of The Human Equation: I saw that the first eleven tracks of the second disc were going very fast, so I thought NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! (I have very bad experiences with second discs of things) but then I saw that the first real song (Day 12: Trauma) started on track 12. it's actually very handy!

I don't know if people understand what I was saying :D, but people who own the CD know what I mean. ;)

Now Playing: Landmarq - Thunderstruck - Solitary Witness :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-05-28, 18:19:29
WHAHAHA actually i had the same experiences...i thought: "NOOO this can't be true.." but then i thought: o wait it's the seconds disk...

Ayreon - Day eleven: Love (single) - Space Oddity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-05-28, 18:43:20
Today: Camel - Rajaz and Toto - Turn Back

np: Progarchives.com: Genesis - In the Cage / Cinema Show / Slippermen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-28, 18:56:39
Ayreon - The Human Equation (CD 2) Day 12: Trauma

Hmmm... Actually I like the grunting here :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-29, 10:57:13
Progarchives again.

Enchant - Blink Of An Eye - Under Fire

A bit of Arena, a bit of Dream Theater. It's nice music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-29, 12:24:44
Progachives - Mostly Autumn - Heroes Never Die

:o :o :o I've heard this one before and i didn't really liked it...But now it sounds SOOOOO good to me

weird when that happends  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-29, 17:28:42
My biology teacher gave me my CD back, so now I'm playing IQ - Dark Hour.

Something else:
My favourite Prog-store has a customer-evening on 14th of June. With a snack and a drink and half-off CD's etcetera etcetera.
Sounds cool and I want to go there, but it is THE SAME DATE as when I go to the party of my school... ARGH....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-29, 17:34:48
AHHH that really sucks there man...maybe you can combine the 2 things on one day? or is that party the wholl day long?

hmm that "half-off CD's" sounds so good :P

now playing: Mostly Autumn - Heroes never die (again)
I keep this song playing over and over again...(at progarchives of course)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-29, 19:17:20
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-29, 17:34:48
AHHH that really sucks there man...maybe you can combine the 2 things on one day? or is that party the wholl day long?

hmm that "half-off CD's" sounds so good :P

now playing: Mostly Autumn - Heroes never die (again)
I keep this song playing over and over again...(at progarchives of course)

The 'customer-evening' is from 19:00 'till 22:00.
The school-party is from 19:00 'till 23:00 and further...

Bah...

Now playing:
Blackfield - Once (from http://www.myspace.com/blackfieldband)

From the second Blackfield album!!
Very Blackfieldish of course.
Amazing how Steve Wilson sounds so very different on Blackfield.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Mon, 2006-05-29, 19:21:02
Hi guys :)
thanks maddox :)
so ... now playing thread is :
The Tempest - album : Shapeshifter, track : Old Man at the Mill :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-05-29, 19:48:16
I'm into a Blackfield mood now.

I'm playing a song by Aviv Geffen.
Don't know what it's called 'cause I don't understand Hebrew. (Not anymore that is)

http://www.avivarchive.co.il/avivgeffenradio.html

Very catchy and happy(?) songs! He sings better here than on the Blackfield album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-05-29, 20:08:36
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator - Dawn Of A Million Souls

What a show :P ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-29, 22:06:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-05-29, 10:57:13
Progarchives again.

Enchant - Blink Of An Eye - Under Fire

A bit of Arena, a bit of Dream Theater. It's nice music!

Indeed, it is.  8) In my opinion (have to be carefull saying that.  :P) Enchant is a underestimated over here in europe. I really love this band.  *horns*

NP> Sylvan - Posthumous Sillence

Track: No Earthly Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-29, 22:18:29
Quote from: jorja on Mon, 2006-05-29, 19:21:02
[...]
thanks maddox :)
[...]

You're welcome.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-05-30, 07:56:13
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-05-28, 13:50:15
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Track: Volte-Face  *horns* *horns* *horns*

It is an outstanding album and if any of you dont own it yet then please purchase it as you will not be disappointed.

Currently listening to Cropduster  http://www.myspace.com/thecropduster

who are great is you like a sort of Pearl jam thing - plu my cousin is the bass player  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-30, 08:52:14
Communic - track - My Bleeding Victim
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-30, 09:04:10
Gamma Ray - Land Of The Free

(it's been years since I last played this one!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-30, 09:41:34
Riverside - Out of Myself, marvellous  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-30, 10:01:04
Judas Priest - Angel Of Retribution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-05-30, 11:53:19
Flower Kings *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Tue, 2006-05-30, 13:22:50
Flower Kings too :) Adam&Eve :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-05-30, 13:29:40
No, not Flower Kings!! ;D

The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-30, 14:41:24
Sabbath - War Pigs  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-05-30, 17:46:52
Riverside - Out of Myself

1. The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-05-30, 20:59:17
Spocks Beard - Gluttons For Punishment

Track: A Flash Before My Eyes Pt IV - She Is Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-05-30, 21:06:17
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-05-30, 09:41:34
Riverside - Out of Myself, marvellous  8)

And you dont tell me  :( Is it any good and where did you get a copy ???? Maurisz has majorly recommended it to me but i dont know where to buy it from ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Wed, 2006-05-31, 00:42:12
Flower Kings here too - Silent Inferno, lovely. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-31, 09:22:33
Kamelot - Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-05-31, 09:27:07
Pendragon - The Last Man On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-31, 11:29:56
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2006-05-30, 21:06:17
And you dont tell me  :( Is it any good and where did you get a copy ???? Maurisz has majorly recommended it to me but i dont know where to buy it from ?
Mate, email me  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-31, 11:30:38
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-31, 17:44:19
World Of Silence - Mindscapes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-05-31, 18:48:16
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture

5. Nether
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2006-05-31, 20:05:53
Quote from: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-31, 11:29:56
Mate, email me  ;)

How does it compare to second life syndrome ?

Also check out space avenue - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63966589
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-31, 21:08:39
Queensryche - The Warning

Track: Roads To Madness

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-06-01, 09:54:18
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2006-05-31, 20:05:53
How does it compare to second life syndrome ?
I can't separate them, they're both amazing  :o ;D

Btw, did you know that Voices In My Head is getting a UK release next week?

Currently The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future

Track: Silent Inferno
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-01, 12:16:36
Midnight - Sakada
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-01, 15:04:02
Fish - Return To Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-06-01, 18:18:57
Asia - Alpha

3. Never In A Million Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Thu, 2006-06-01, 21:55:51
Fish 'Brother 52'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-01, 22:07:55
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-06-01, 22:16:18
ArenA - Spectre at the feast
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-01, 22:59:52
The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heartclub Band

*horns* well, ehm...sort of... :-\

Quote from: Me..Peppers..

This is almost Arena-related.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-06-01, 23:04:05
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-01, 22:59:52
The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heartclub Band

*horns* well, ehm...sort of... :-\

This is almost Arena-related.  ;D

Day in the life is just about the best song ever and Steve Hogarth did it justice a couple of months ago at the Cavern - yes THAT CAVERN  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-01, 23:07:27
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-06-01, 23:04:05
...Steve Hogarth...

Speaking of which:

Marillion - Neverland

8) *horns* :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-06-02, 09:32:30
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-01, 23:07:27
Marillion - Neverland
Marvellous  8)

Having a Dream Theater day today - started out with A Change of Seasons (possibly my favourite DT track  *horns* ) now onto Awake, track The Mirror. It's weird, I've had this album since it was released but this is the first time I've ever listened to it on headphones and it's taken on a whole new lease of life for me   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-06-02, 15:13:55
Thanx to Mr. Cyborg:

Frost - Black Light Machine

Like it! *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-02, 18:38:19
Three masterpieces today:
IQ - The Seventh House
Pendragon - Believe
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

np: Coldplay

track: Speed of Sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-06-02, 22:21:20
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-06-02, 22:47:30
And now, something completely different:

Opeth - Deliverance

Track: Masters Apprentices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-06-03, 09:09:55
Last fair deal gone down by Katatonia - it is excellent and recommended for fans of Opeth , Anathema and Riverside

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-03, 15:01:28
Pink Floyd - Echoes

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-03, 16:22:12
Porcupine Tree - Collapse The Light Into Earth

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-06-03, 18:54:39
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

3. Amazing Flight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-06-03, 19:16:50
Earlier today I played -

Arena - Pride
Arena - Contag/ious/ion/ium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-06-04, 00:13:38
Stream of Passion - Breathing Again

Can't wait 'till 6 and 7 july when I will visit 2 gigs *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2006-06-04, 10:15:12
Shuffle is on my Real player so The invisible man by Marillion has been followed by The inevitable factor by Celtic Frost    *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-04, 12:19:26
IQ - The Seventh House

2. Erosion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2006-06-04, 13:22:59
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-04, 12:19:26
IQ - The Seventh House

2. Erosion

I salute you  *horns*

The best IQ song from the best IQ album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-06-05, 00:19:02
The Gathering - Home

Track: Shortest Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-06-05, 00:45:25
Neal Morse - ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-06-05, 02:22:33
David Gilmour - On An Island

Track: Smile
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-05, 10:39:17
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-05, 12:52:42
Just finished Wolverine - The Window Purpose
Now playing - Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday

Lined up -
Fates Warning - Disconnected & FWX
Graveworm - Engraved In Black & (N)Utopia
Novembers Doom - The Pale Haunt Departure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-06-05, 16:00:07
Played: Pendragon - The World and Toto - Falling in Between

np: Threshold - Extinct Instinct

4. Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-05, 16:31:29
Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-06-05, 18:22:26
np>> Marillion - [Real To Reel (Remastered) #06] Garden Party

this is so much fun, I'd really like to see someone doing this live again....right before Market Square Heroes!

"I'm punting, I'm beagling, I'm whining, reclining, I'm rocking, I'm f....ing" :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-06-05, 23:03:29
Np> over and over and over again:

Opeth - Damnation

Track: Windowpane


*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-06-06, 08:35:30
With today being the day of the Antichrist  - 06/06/06 - there's one album that must be played

Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast  *horns* *horns*

to be followed by

Iced Earth - Something Wicked (Trilogy) from Something Wicked This Way Comes *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-06-06, 09:34:15
Still on the 666 thread - now playing

Iced Earth - Damien  (from Horror Show) *horns* *horns*

Oh hell, I'll just have an Iced Earth day!! *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2006-06-06, 09:52:26
Credo - Rhetoric.

Did I say how much I like this?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-06-06, 13:34:30
Ayreon - The Final Experiment (The Final Experiment Semi Acoustic bonus disk) - Eyes Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-06-06, 19:23:09
Asia - Astra

2. Voice of America
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-06-06, 21:14:36
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2006-06-06, 09:52:26
Credo - Rhetoric.

Did I say how much I like this?

Some tracks sound like Arena - The Visitor style, very cool indeed.

I listened to Threshold - Replica in my supermarket where I work, my colleagues liked it (except for the one that only likes U2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-06-06, 21:43:03
Dream Theater - Number Of The Beast (from the official bootlegs, cover series.)

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-06-06, 22:05:00
Luca Turilli - The infinite Wonder of Creation

This album blew my friggin' brains out the first listen, THAT'S how good it is! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-06-07, 09:11:57
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-06-06, 22:05:00
Luca Turilli - The infinite Wonder of Creation

This album blew my friggin' brains out the first listen, THAT'S how good it is! *horns*

Never heard about this.
I'm now on the official site listening to samples of that album!
It sounds like a soundtrack for something between Lord of the Rings and Star Wars! Really good!

Tell some more about it Appelmoes??!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-07, 10:28:53
Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never CAme
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-07, 11:43:11
Withering - Gospel Of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-07, 16:49:29
Magnum - Spirit (A History) Disc 2 Live

track - How Far Jerusalem

They did write some great tracks!!

Just going to go back to play Don't Wake The Lion (Too Old To Die Young) from Wings Of Heaven, and the classic On A Storyteller's Night (same)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-06-07, 18:52:34
Camel - A Nod and a Wink

1. A Nod and a Wink
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-08, 08:52:04
Communic - Conspiracy In Mind & Waves Of Visual Decay

Just can't get enough of this new find!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-06-08, 18:47:28
Riverside - Voices in my Head

4. The Time I Was Daydreaming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-06-08, 21:18:10
Jean-Michel Jarre - Aero (DTS)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-06-08, 22:43:16
Blind Guardian - The Bard Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-06-09, 10:32:44
Tool -10,000 Days, really like it on first listen  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-06-09, 16:53:36
I see a lot of heavy music there.

Now playing: Gandalf - Sacred River - 3 - Blossoms Falling Like Snow

Yeah, sounds nice, but maybe a bit to soft, to easy and to New Age-y for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-09, 20:50:29
Playing the IQ DVD Subterranea - The Concert  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-06-09, 23:33:17
Spock's Beard - Snow

Awwwwesome... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2006-06-10, 01:00:48
The Tubes - Outside Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-10, 13:35:17
Ayreon - The Human Equation - Day eleven : Love

Man i'm really curious about how Stream Of Passion 'covers' this song...It's going to be on the Life DVD..i really can't wait  ;D
just 1 week to go until the release... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-06-10, 13:45:45
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-06-09, 23:33:17
Spock's Beard - Snow

Awwwwesome... 8)

Not played that for a while, think I might have to.

Last CD played....Jethro Tull - Broadsword And The Beast (Remastered). This is one of the Wifes (and my) favorite albums ever!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-11, 14:22:46
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-06-11, 20:43:01
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2006-06-10, 13:45:45
Last CD played....Jethro Tull - Broadsword And The Beast (Remastered). This is one of the Wifes (and my) favorite albums ever!

Very good album, indeed. most of the time highly underrated. Actually, I will put this on now. Thanks for the hint :)
Bring me my broadsword!

Oh, is the remaster better regarding the sound? I find the "original" a bit on the dull side, sound-wise...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-06-12, 13:03:45
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2006-06-11, 20:43:01
Very good album, indeed. most of the time highly underrated. Actually, I will put this on now. Thanks for the hint :)
Bring me my broadsword!

Oh, is the remaster better regarding the sound? I find the "original" a bit on the dull side, sound-wise...

I always found the original to sound a little 'muddy' and be a lot quieter than other CD's but on this remaster the sound is much more in balance to other CD's, the top end much crisper, bottom end more resonant and crystal clear. Probably the most difference I have noticed on ANY remaster, so my reccomendation would be to get the remaster. Oh yes and there are 8 yes EIGHT bonus tracks, they are -

11 - Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow [bonus track].mp3
12 - Jack A Lynn [bonus track].mp3
13 - Mayhem Maybe [bonus track].mp3
14 - Too Many Too [bonus track].mp3
15 - Overhang [bonus track].mp3
16 - Rhythm In Gold [bonus track].mp3
17 - I Am Your Gun [bonus track].mp3
18 - Down At The End Of Your Road [bonus track].mp3

Don't know if these bonus tracks are on any other releases prior to the remaster cos my original (1991 ish) release finishes the same as the vinyl with Cheerio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-06-12, 18:42:41
Today: Pendragon - Not of This World, Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz and Camel - Dust & Dreams

np: Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-06-13, 16:16:26
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
IQ - The Wake
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-06-13, 19:10:16
Dream Theater - Disappear

Brilliant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-06-13, 23:26:47
np>> Ayreon - [The Human Equation CD1 #06] Day Six- Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-14, 06:30:44
Fish - Return To Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-14, 11:32:51
Sentenced - The Funeral Album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-06-14, 11:44:42
Stream of Passion - Haunted  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-06-14, 14:00:30
Muse - Apocalypse Please

This is the end of the world!!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-06-14, 20:16:08
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-06-14, 14:00:30
Muse - Apocalypse Please

This is the end of the world!!!!!!

It was on the sixth day on the sixth month of the year 2006 (read: 6-6-6  ;)) but now we started again.  ;D

NP> The Flower Kings - Garden Of Dreams

Almost 60 minutes of pure pleasure wrapped together in one song.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2006-06-14, 21:30:53
I have been lsitening to a couple of Dream Theater compilations which Willroolz did for me and they are fab and groovy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-15, 08:51:04
Iced Earth - The Blessed and the DAmned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-06-15, 10:32:10
I just had two songs playing in my mind:
Blackfield - Pain

and then

Blackfield - Open Mind


Ohhhh, I'm looking forward to the second Blackfield album!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-15, 20:31:20
The Passengers - Original Soundtracks vol. 1

Track: Miss Sarajevo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-06-15, 21:18:17
You mean U2? Hehehehe


OK.

Now Playing: Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

Yeah, it's great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-15, 21:24:45
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-06-15, 21:18:17
You mean U2? Hehehehe


Yep, that one. Though it isn't actually the 'real' U2. Only Bono with The Edge together with Brain Eno and a screaming Pavastrotti.  ;D

NP> Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys III

Track: Occasion Avenue

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-06-15, 23:10:15
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle - Across the Rainbow bridge

I love the hippie part ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-15, 23:26:08
QuoteAyreon - Into the Electric Castle - Across the Rainbow bridge

I love the hippie part  ;D
Yeah me too...also in the song "Amazing flight" where that hippie starts to sing...really cool.

Ayreon - Back 2 me mix....LOL this great trance/dance mix is really funny. the bass is really turned up :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-06-15, 23:43:17
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-15, 23:26:08
Yeah me too...also in the song "Amazing flight" where that hippie starts to sing...really cool.
That last instrumental part... Truly awesome!

QuoteAyreon - Back 2 me mix....LOL this great trance/dance mix is really funny. the bass is really turned up :D
;D Indeed!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-06-16, 10:37:47
Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-06-16, 11:17:23
np>> Steven Wilson & Aviv Geffen - [blackfield #02] Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-06-16, 11:18:47
My version of Contagion Max
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-06-16, 13:51:14
Quote from: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-06-16, 10:37:47
Immortal?

I don't know ;D


Ahem...

Ok, I am playing Dream Theater's second disc of Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence.
Just finished The Test That Stumped Them All, Goodnight Kiss is played now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-16, 13:59:43
This morning: IQ - Ever and Pendragon - Fallen Dreams and Angels

np: Arena - Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-06-16, 16:58:45
In a LaBrie mood right now, so:

Now Playing: Winter Rose - Asylum City

Hmm it's really good actually, everything James LaBrie touches reminds me of Dream Theater. He surely is THE voice of Dream Theater, I can't imagine an other singer than our James.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-17, 14:09:20
Ayreon - Universal Migrator I  The Dream Sequencer - My House On Mars

I really like this stuff....Hard and soft

btw: Today is the day that Stream Of Passion is going to send all there pre-ordered DVD/CD's ... I really can't wait...... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-06-17, 15:29:12
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-17, 14:09:20
btw: Today is the day that Stream Of Passion is going to send all there pre-ordered DVD/CD's ... I really can't wait...... 8)

Ah, good to know. So it should be here by mid next week... which reminds me... I'll be away on holiday then... Gnarf.....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-17, 15:42:18
Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: Silently
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-18, 14:03:01
Arena - The Visitor

3. Double Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-06-18, 19:23:15
Hehehehe I'm listening to Rammstein.
I've never listened to anything by them before and it's so amazingly funny!! :D :D :D

Rammstein - Reise, Reise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-19, 09:44:16
Savatage - Streets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-19, 12:12:16
CircleIICircle - Watching In Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-19, 13:12:33
Chris Caffrey - W.A.R.P.E.D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-06-19, 14:13:47
np>> Jethro Tull - [The Broadsword and the Beast #07] Pussy Willow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-06-19, 15:20:08
Rammstein - Amerika

I actually begin to sympathise for this band. The songs are VERY heavy and still VERY commercial. The lyrics are somewhat odd and the singer is just plain crazy. But nevertheless it sounds nice in some way, when I'm in a certain mood for it.



EDIT: From the new heavy strange metal to old softer strange rock.

I'm giving the song Close To The Edge ('Yes', for anyone wondering) another chance.
The beginning is like a hell for me... But later on it gets rather amusing! I think I still need a few more 'spins' before I can make up my mind about it. I'm actually not as bad-mooded about it as before...

Oh and by the way, ProgArchives rules!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-06-19, 18:43:04
Lana Lane - Project Shangri-La
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-06-19, 19:24:55
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-06-19, 14:13:47
np>> Jethro Tull - [The Broadsword and the Beast #07] Pussy Willow

That is one wonderfull song. Amusing miss heard lyric in this but you would have to ask Sammi all about that!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-06-19, 19:38:50
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2006-06-19, 19:24:55
That is one wonderfull song. Amusing miss heard lyric in this but you would have to ask Sammi all about that!!!

Now tell the whole story, pleeeease :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-06-20, 12:10:13
Communic - Conspiracy In Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-06-21, 17:00:31
Ayreon - Tower of Hope

Arjen and Edward Reekers together sounds very, VERY good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-06-21, 19:46:09
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-22, 10:40:04
Arcturus - Sideshow Symphonies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-22, 13:38:45
Stream Of Passion - Valley Of The Queens

I really like this 'cover' from SoP...it was a more metal styl then the origional.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Thu, 2006-06-22, 19:39:38
Niacin - Live! - Blood, Sweat and Beers

Needed some B3 to listen to ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-06-22, 19:50:59
Dragonfly - Falling down

Supportband for Stream of Passion at their gig in Zaandam, they rock *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-06-23, 19:15:03
I was in a Genesis-mood today.
So I played:
Genesis - The Video Show DVD in the morning (by breakfast)
Genesis - Duke
Genesis - Abacab

Yeah! And now I am not so sure what to play...
Maybe Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail, or Genesis - And Then There Were Three...

Well, I'm gonna set them both in a playlist in winamp and play some tracks in random order.
That's what I'm gonna do, yeah!
Great, great, great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-23, 20:23:44
Jadis - Photoplay

4. Standing Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-06-23, 23:53:05
Bloodhound Gang - Ballad of Chasey Lane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-24, 12:07:26
Stream Of Passion - Live In The Real World CD I

Track: Waracle

*horns*(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Dancing-Chilli1.gif) *horns*(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Dancing-Chilli1.gif) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-24, 16:59:52
QuoteTrack: Waracle
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Dancing-Chilli1.gif)
I'll rock along with that....

now playing:
Live In The Real World - The Charm Of The Seer.. Really good cover...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-06-24, 20:09:00
Stream of Passion - Live in the Real World DVD

Yes, it rocks *horns*. Indeed, the 'Waracle' version is great  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-06-25, 20:26:43
Tantalus

One of the best songs in 5/4... :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-26, 13:09:13
Communic - Conspiracy In Mind - and also - Waves Of Visual Decay

(Just can't stop playing these *horns* *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-06-26, 14:29:15
Tool - Vicarious *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-06-26, 15:24:01
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-06-26, 14:29:15
Tool - Vicarious *horns*

Me too now!!

Then it'll be Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-06-26, 19:04:46
Just played: Toto - Falling in Between

np: Jadis - Photoplay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Mon, 2006-06-26, 20:04:28
Marilion 'Beautiful'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-06-26, 20:08:09
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-06-27, 09:31:58
Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: Funeral Portrait  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-06-27, 18:58:17
Simon Phillips - Symbiosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2006-06-27, 19:26:53
Saga - Worlds Apart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2006-06-28, 11:16:37
simply playing radio... Q-music:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-06-28, 12:22:38
Star One - Space Metal - Intergalactic Space Crusaders

Man this is good....That voice of Damian Wilson and sir Russel Allen is a golden combination....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-06-28, 13:05:36
Queensryche - Mindcrime I & II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-06-28, 13:44:20
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-06-28, 12:22:38
Star One - Space Metal - Intergalactic Space Crusaders

Man this is good....That voice of Damian Wilson and sir Russel Allen is a golden combination....

Russell Allen sings on the studio album of Star One?? Wow...

Frask, you just HAVE to listen to Symphony X. I advice you to listen to the album which is (in my opinion) the best, besides, I haven't really listened to any other albums by Symphony X... Ahem, anyway. I advice you to listen to V: The New Mythology Suite. It's brilliant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-06-28, 16:05:36
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-06-28, 13:44:20
Russell Allen sings on the studio album of Star One?? Wow...

Frask, you just HAVE to listen to Symphony X. I advice you to listen to the album which is (in my opinion) the best, besides, I haven't really listened to any other albums by Symphony X... Ahem, anyway. I advice you to listen to V: The New Mythology Suite. It's brilliant!
I'll second that - it's marvellous! Russell Allen has the best voice in rock at the moment (just my opinion!)  ;D

I also love The Divine Wings of Tragedy,Twilight In Olympus and The Odyssey, well worth checking out if you liked V, PH  ;)


I'm still in Opeth mode at the moment, listening to Still Life, just awesome  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-06-28, 18:03:35
QuoteRussell Allen sings on the studio album of Star One?? Wow...
Hehe he sure does...And he is pretty funny on the live DVD of star one (Live On Earth) where he tries to stagedive...NOT a good idea...but pretty funny :D

QuoteFrask, you just HAVE to listen to Symphony X. I advice you to listen to the album which is (in my opinion) the best, besides, I haven't really listened to any other albums by Symphony X... Ahem, anyway. I advice you to listen to V: The New Mythology Suite. It's brilliant!
I'm already starting up progarchives :P other advices you gave me turned out pretty good so..i'll give this a try too  ::)   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-06-28, 20:28:18
Symphony X are a superp band, well worth a listen to.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-06-28, 20:40:28
Riverside - Voices In My Head EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-06-28, 21:34:17
Metal Gear AC!D Soundtrack
06. Leone (by Nobuko Toda)
07. Briefing (by Shuichi Kobori)

Very Harry Gregson-Williams-ish, but also very Norihiko Hibino-ish.
And of course (as always the case with Metal Gear's music) again very Hans Zimmer-ish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-06-28, 22:26:21
Quote from: debsss on Wed, 2006-06-28, 11:16:37
simply playing radio... Q-music:P

::) Cool. Progressive pop???

;)

NP> Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark

Track: Afraid To Shoot Strangers

Getting in the mood for November 27.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-29, 10:47:30
QuoteGetting in the mood for November 27.   ;D
Hehehe. You don't waste any time do you...there are still 5 more months to go mate :P

Star One - Space Metal - High Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-29, 10:52:23
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-06-29, 11:58:22
A.C.T - Last Epic

Torn By A Phrase

I REALLY WANT TO BUY THIS CD....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-06-29, 21:23:42
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-29, 10:47:30
Hehehe. You don't waste any time do you...there are still 5 more months to go mate :P

Star One - Space Metal - High Moon


Well, that's because they have released a couple of hundred albums, a dozen live albums, more than a thousand maxi's (12 inches, for the oldies  ;D)....and so on and so on.

Then it takes a lot of time to prepare yourself.  ;)

Oh, and ehm...The music's good too.  :D

NP> My daughter. She doesn't want to go to sleep.  >:(

;D


Edit: Finally. She's asleep.  :D (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/KiteFlyingnanergif1.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-06-29, 22:20:29
Pendragon - The Window of Life (2006 version)
Jadis - Photoplay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-06-29, 23:49:36
Winterstrain *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-30, 10:36:03
Damian Wilson - Disciple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 10:53:00
Quote
Well, that's because they have released a couple of hundred albums, a dozen live albums, more than a thousand maxi's (12 inches, for the oldies   ;D)....and so on and so on.

Then it takes a lot of time to prepare yourself.   ;)

Oh, and ehm...The music's good too.   :D
Whahahahahah :D ok...well in that case...good luck and keep listening :P you have a long way to go  :D

now playing:
symphony X - On The Breath Of Poseidon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-06-30, 12:09:13
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 10:53:00
Whahahahahah :D ok...well in that case...good luck and keep listening :P you have a long way to go  :D

now playing:
symphony X - On The Breath Of Poseidon

Well, and what do you think of it? ::)

I'm listening to Transatlantic
Suite Charlotte Pike

GRRRREAT!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-06-30, 12:22:33
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-30, 14:04:35
Mostly Autumn - Passengers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-06-30, 17:04:43
Stream of Passion - Live in the Real World (DVD, but I'm listening)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 19:49:54
QuoteStream of Passion - Live in the Real World (DVD, but I'm listening)
Good choise...and listening to a DVD makes good sence too  ;)

I watch the DVD almost always on my computer using powerDVD, and then I make the screensize a lot smaller so that i can watch and still use my computer / post on this forum at the same time :D

Right now i'm listening to Ayreon - Actual Fantasy, I bought it today :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-30, 20:23:23
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 19:49:54
Good choise...and listening to a DVD makes good sence too  ;)

Yes and you can hear it in 5.1  8)

Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 19:49:54
Right now i'm listening to Ayreon - Actual Fantasy, I bought it today :D
The original or the 'Revisited' version?

np: John Watts - One More Twist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 21:00:21
QuoteThe original or the 'Revisited' version?
The origional...This one has one track more then the revisited version 8) which is "The Stanger From within single version" That's why I bought this one. And they didn't have the revisited version. But i wouldn't mind having both ;D

QuoteYes and you can hear it in 5.1   8)
Now that's handy...problem is that I always play DVD's on my computer...that's the only place where I have a 5.1 surround set...And I play all my DVD's with PowerDVD and that program doesn't support 5.1 surround :( ...Can you play DVD's with windows Media player? I tried it once but that didn't work...maybe because I hadn't powerDVD installed at that moment...and to play DVD's you need a decoder program...So...can you watch DVD's with windows media player afther you have installed a decoder program like powerDVD? ???

Hmm slightly of topic there...oops..
now playing: Computer Eyes...Ahhh nice...I only knew the Stream Of Passion version before this one. I like both tho...next up: Symphony X
pH told me to listen to this....another great advice  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-06-30, 21:02:54
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-30, 21:00:21
[...]
: Symphony X
pH told me to listen to this....another great advice  8)

Indeed it is.  8) They rock. (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Guitar1.gif)

NP> The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: Minor Giant Steps
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-07-01, 12:35:50
Pink Floyd - Animals

Track: Sheep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-07-01, 14:49:30
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Track: Shine On You Crazy Daimond

8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-07-01, 15:17:07
IQ - The Seventh House

2. Erosion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-07-01, 17:44:17
Presto Ballet - Peace Among The Ruins

Track: Find The Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-07-02, 13:27:30
IQ - Dark Matter

3. You Never Will
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-07-02, 13:43:06
Ayreon - THE

Track: Pain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-07-03, 10:36:49
Yesterday I was tileing Mother-in-law's bathroom, while I was doing it I listened to.....

Jadis - Photoplay
Credo - Rhetoric
Arena - Immortal?
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Pagan's Mind - Celestial Enterance

Just the grouting to do tomorrow!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-07-03, 14:30:30
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations, marvellous  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-07-03, 15:55:36
Radio: Morow.com

np: Riverside - Before
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-03, 22:10:48
NP> Axamenta - Ever-Arch-I-Tech-Ture

Track: A Nation In Atrophy

Those who like Opeth, should really hear this out.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-07-04, 08:46:57
Tad Morose - Sender Of Thoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-07-04, 09:50:00
Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-07-04, 10:53:36
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-03, 22:10:48
NP> Axamenta - Ever-Arch-I-Tech-Ture

Track: A Nation In Atrophy

Those who like Opeth, should really hear this out.  8)
Really? Sounds interesting  ;)


Tool - Aenima  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-07-04, 11:30:47
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-07-03, 14:30:30
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations, marvellous  8)

Yup! 8)

Now Playing (once again)
Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory


Cyborg-Frask, where did you buy Actual Fantasy then?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-07-04, 18:01:03
QuoteCyborg-Frask, where did you buy Actual Fantasy then?
Media-Markt....Yeah...I didn't think it was possible but I think there is a guy, that sorts out what they are going to sell, with good taste :P

Now playing:
Ayreon - Computer Eyes....I think I like this song as much as I like the SoP version of it...both awesome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-07-04, 18:41:09
Jadis - Photoplay

2. What Goes Around
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-07-04, 21:21:13
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-07-04, 10:53:36
Really? Sounds interesting  ;)

Tool - Aenima  8)

click here (http://www.axamenta.com) if you want to know more.  ;)

You can download a full song and here some snippets of a few songs. It's pretty rough but music wise it sure looks/sounds like i.e. Opeth to me.  *horns*

NP> Glen Frey - The Heat Is On

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-07-05, 09:49:11
Thanks for that, Mad, I'll have a listen when I get home  ;D

This morning:

Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV: Vol.1: from Fear Through the Eyes of Madness

Great album, but don't expect me to ever type that title again  :o :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-07-05, 16:31:43
Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-07-05, 17:24:58
I'm listening to A.C.T - Silence
This...is...GREAT!!!

Oh boy... I've recently heard 'Last Epic' and that was great, and now they've done this! Amazing!
The album is (for what I've heard of it) build further upon elements of Last Epic and this time given some kind of electricity. With Dream Theater and Queen being their main influences, I think it's again a masterpiece. Violins are still present which is a big plus. And there's some tiny bits electronic parts, which is very cool.

I think it's time to support this amazing band. ;D
I might buy their whole discography. ;)


EDIT: I forgot to mention that you might recognise little bits of previous albums. Not in a disturbing way, but they've taken some melodies and used them again, that way it looks like this is a real follow-up. Last Epic Part 2 if you will. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-07-05, 19:03:26
QuoteI think it's time to support this amazing band.  ;D
I'm in...I've heard Last Epic...And I really like the song Manipulator and The Observer....

QuoteEDIT: I forgot to mention that you might recognise little bits of previous albums. Not in a disturbing way, but they've taken some melodies and used them again, that way it looks like this is a real follow-up. Last Epic Part 2 if you will.  ;)
Ayreon and Ambeon did the same... there are some songs in Ambeon that have melodies of Ayreon, in an adjusted way...Pretty cool

Now playing:
A.C.T. Manipulator....(when i saw pH's post I couldn't resist listening to it. ;D )
up next: Nolan & Wakeman - Hound Of The Baskervilles  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-07-05, 19:49:06
David Gilmour - On an Island

4. Take a Breath
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-05, 20:56:36
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-07-05, 19:49:06
David Gilmour - On an Island

4. Take a Breath

Usually i don't critisize bands/artists for their music, but damn, this album really makes me want to go to sleep.  :-\ After three songs, by head starts to hang and my eyes begin to shut down.  :(

Needless to say that this album isn't what i expected it to be. But on the other hand, i have to be honoust and say that it doesn't sound so bad at all. It's just so....so....slow.  :-\

NP> Metallica - Frantic  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2006-07-05, 21:55:45
Listening to "Recorded Live" by Ten Years After from the 1970s...

Not prog... but it rocks and Alvin Lee was a Kick-Ass guitarist...

Whatever happened to him ?

Shine On

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-05, 22:03:53
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2006-07-05, 21:55:45

Not prog... but it rocks and Alvin Lee was a Kick-Ass guitarist...

Whatever happened to him ?

Shine On

CD

click  ;) (http://www.alvinlee.com/)

I had nothing to do, so.... ;D Just to help you out.  :D
It looks like he's still alive. *horns*

NP> The Flower Kings - I Am The Sun Pt I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2006-07-05, 23:20:11
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-05, 22:03:53
click  ;) (http://www.alvinlee.com/)

I had nothing to do, so.... ;D Just to help you out.  :D
It looks like he's still alive. *horns*

Hey, Thanks Maddox - but damn ! I'm now tempted to buy a new CD...

Shine On

NP - Deep Purple - Machine Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-07-06, 10:17:30
About David Gilmour - On An Island

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-05, 20:56:36
Usually i don't critisize bands/artists for their music, but damn, this album really makes me want to go to sleep.  :-\ After three songs, by head starts to hang and my eyes begin to shut down.  :(

Well, it was the first time that I played this album and you are right. You have to be in the mood for it, I do prefer somewhat heavier stuff too. But I look at the positive side: another album I can play on the background when my parents are coming  ;D.

np: Radio Veronica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-07-06, 12:52:09
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Thu, 2006-07-06, 14:56:37
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream, track #6. Don't Hate Me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-07-07, 12:22:21
The Eternal - The Sombre Light Of Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-07-07, 14:40:46
Morow.com

Arena - The Visitor  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-07-07, 18:58:00
Today: IQ - The Wake and Wetton & Downes - Icon

np: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

3. The Shattered Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-07-07, 19:56:24
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-07-06, 10:17:30
But I look at the positive side: another album I can play on the background when my parents are coming  ;D.

np: Radio Veronica

The danger of that is that you can fall asleep during your first cup of coffee. I don't think that they will like that.  :D ;)

NP> Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-07-08, 19:07:13
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-07-07, 19:56:24
The danger of that is that you can fall asleep during your first cup of coffee. I don't think that they will like that.  :D ;)
In that case I will drink coffee first and after that I play the album. The coffee keeps me awake  ;).

np: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-07-09, 14:18:21
Arena - Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-07-09, 14:53:00
Pink Floyd - The Wall

Track: Mother
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-07-10, 09:43:05
Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked
track - Chapter Of Obeisance Before Giving Breath To The Inert One In The Presence Of The Cresent Shaped Horns!!! *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-07-10, 18:44:10
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Pendragon - Not Of This World

np: Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Mon, 2006-07-10, 20:11:38
My current playlist:

Shadowland - Through the looking glass
Pendragon - The Window of Life
IQ - Dark Matter
Threshold - Subsurface

All on random
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-10, 20:18:13
Opeth - Damnation

Track: Windowpane 

*horns* *horns*  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-07-11, 14:47:42
Having a Rush day today - currently on Hemispheres  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-07-11, 16:45:25
Arena - Live&life *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2006-07-11, 20:01:37
Doing some work in the garden this afternoon, we listened to -

Queen - Queen II
John Miles - Rebel
Blondie - Parallel Lines
V.A. - The London Invasion (includes tracks from Small Faces, Humble Pie, Rod Stewart and The Yardbirds).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-07-14, 19:57:10
Today: IQ - Ever

np: Anthony - Pools of Sorrow ~ Waves of Joy

2. Best of Friends
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-07-15, 22:43:25
Pain Of Salvation - BE

Track: Imago (Hominus Partus)

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-07-16, 00:14:33
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors (DVD)

The Hanging Tree  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-07-16, 00:16:51
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-07-16, 00:14:33
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors (DVD)

The Hanging Tree  *horns* 8)

Excellent choice.  8)

Np> Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element pt I

Track: Ashes

Yep, it's my 'Pain-Of-Salvation' night.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-07-16, 17:54:15
Fish - Fellini Days

Track: 3D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-07-17, 09:42:49
Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-07-17, 09:51:04
Symphony X - V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-07-17, 16:01:08
Moonspell - Memorial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-07-17, 17:57:24
Arena's Solomon, the perfect summersong ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-07-17, 18:33:41
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

5. Pane Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-17, 19:02:51
Again:

Faith No More - The Real Thing

Track: 'Epic'

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Mon, 2006-07-17, 19:36:44
Shadowland - Through the looking glass.

  Man, "When the World Turns to White" is just so damn good...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-17, 20:08:45
Transatlantic - All Of The Above   *horns*

Fortunately, this is not a very long song. Only 30 minutes.  ;D 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-07-17, 22:12:26
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-17, 20:08:45
Transatlantic - All Of The Above   *horns*

Fortunately, this is not a very long song. Only 30 minutes.  ;D 8)


Fortunately, this is also not a very good song. Only one of the best. ;D 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-17, 22:25:06
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-07-17, 22:12:26
Fortunately, this is also not a very good song. Only one of the best. ;D 8)

I don't know why, but somehow i really agree with you.  ;D *horns*

NP> Blof - Blauwe Ruis

Track: Mooie Dag
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-07-18, 07:03:25
Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg

first single from new album - video stream from their website - www.ironmaiden.com

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-07-18, 09:44:33
Porcupine Tree - Stars Die: The Delerium Years, currently on The Nostalgia Factory  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-07-18, 16:19:43
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-07-18, 07:03:25
Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg

first single from new album - video stream from their website - www.ironmaiden.com


Heard and saw it. Great song. Can't wait for the release.  8)

NP> Aryeon - THE

Track: Trauma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2006-07-19, 15:27:59
Jadis - "Somersault." I finally located a copy. In fact, I have two now!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-19, 16:29:30
Pain Of Salvation - BE (live concert)

Track: Diffidentia*

*Damn. Where's that spell check?  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-07-19, 17:14:20
Best Of Whitesnake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-07-19, 17:48:22
Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg - again, again, again!! *horns* *horns*

hope the rest of the new album's as good as this :D *horns*


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-07-19, 18:00:33
Toto - Toto IV

1. Rosanna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Wed, 2006-07-19, 18:58:19
Alaska - Alaska

1)Ice Dreams
2)Museum Dreams
9) Wells Bridge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-07-19, 19:15:56
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-07-19, 17:48:22
Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg - again, again, again!! *horns* *horns*

hope the rest of the new album's as good as this :D *horns*


Indeed.   8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-07-20, 09:35:21
Mercenary - Everblack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-07-20, 15:43:00
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-07-20, 22:52:48
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-07-20, 15:43:00
Wolverine - Still

:o Damn, i missed that one. *heads off to order it immediatly. 8)*

NP> Tool - 10000 Days

Track: The Pot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-07-21, 12:03:46
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-07-21, 13:04:52
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay

track - Frozen Asleep In The Park
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-07-24, 11:37:22
Just played: Toto - Fahrenheit

np: Sylvan - Deliverance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-07-24, 11:42:19
Guns 'n Roses - Civil War
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-07-24, 14:46:34
Arena - Immortal?

2. Waiting For The Flood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-07-24, 15:05:43
Communic - Waves Of Visual Deacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-07-24, 15:27:12
Frost - Milliontown

Arrived in the post this morning!  *horns* 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-07-25, 14:11:15
Quote from: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-07-24, 15:27:12
Frost - Milliontown
Well, is it good? I ordered it a week ago, still no message that it is sent  :-[

np: Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

1. Moviedrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Tue, 2006-07-25, 14:55:45
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-07-25, 14:11:15
Well, is it good?

In a word - yes!  In two words - yes, very!  Very contemporary sounding with some nods to prog metal and very epic, film score-esque in places.  Definitely my album of the year so far. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-07-25, 16:55:01
Scar Symmetry - Pitch:Black:Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2006-07-25, 20:12:21
Frost* - Milliontown - 02 - No Me No You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Wed, 2006-07-26, 16:15:39
It Bites...Yellow Christan from Once Aound the World. Before this album i played Frosts Milliontown. Great prog album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-07-27, 11:54:56
Arena - Contagion

7. Skin Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-07-28, 19:56:52
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Track: Pane Of Truth

I forgot to take this album with me during the holidays, and d**n how i've missed this album.  :-\
Great to hear it again.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-07-30, 17:55:04
I've been playing Frost - Milliontown for a long time now

The Other Me (a favourite, although it's all good)
Then I played Milliontown (not really a whole song, more some parts linked to each other, still amazingly good)

Now I'm playing Stiltskin - She
4. Lemon Yellow Sun

Tears in my eyes, this brings up good memories! I was in a small town in Germany and it happened that Ray Wilson played there. What a coincidence!! Anyway, they played this song on the gig. GREAT!
Great album also, you should buy it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-07-31, 08:59:25
Amorphis - Eclipse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-31, 21:42:08
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: The Root Of All Evil

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-07-31, 22:31:09
Arena - The cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-07-31, 23:33:34
Enchant - Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10

Track: Juggling Knives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-01, 10:03:45
Nevermore - Dead Heart In A Dead World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Herben on Tue, 2006-08-01, 19:52:50
I'm just listening to the sound of the computer ventilation system, very boring noise, before that I listened to the album of Fish - Fields of Crows, I think the more You play that album the better it gets, start picking out the favourite bits and in the end You like the whole album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-01, 20:34:38
Quote from: Herben on Tue, 2006-08-01, 19:52:50
I'm just listening to the sound of the computer ventilation system, very boring noise, before that I listened to the album of Fish - Fields of Crows, I think the more You play that album the better it gets, start picking out the favourite bits and in the end You like the whole album

You know that Fish will be giving a concert in Scheveningen (Netherlands) for free? I should check it out if I were a Fish-fan.
5th of august at Zuiderstrand from 21.30 till 23.00.
It's part of 'Schollenpop'.
www.schollenpop.nl
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-08-01, 21:52:20
Mind's Eye - Running On H20

Track: Umbrellas Under The Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-08-02, 16:59:19
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Amazing... Everytime I listen to this I'm still very VERY amazed. It's soooo amazingly good.
In my opinion no other Ayreon album comes even close to The Human Equation.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I'm listening to it on my stereo in my room! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-08-02, 17:12:48
Don't know if i'm allowed to do this but:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/sylvan.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-08-02, 20:16:23
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-08-02, 17:12:48
Don't know if i'm allowed to do this but:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/sylvan.jpg)

8)

Hehehe, then I'm listening to this:

(http://www.insideout.de/data/covers150/FROST01.jpg)

To be precise: The Other Me and now Black Light Machine.

I'm so happy with this CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-08-02, 22:17:12
Winterstrain - Sail

Where the hell did Deenfan go :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-03, 16:36:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-08-02, 22:17:12
Winterstrain - Sail

Where the hell did Deenfan go :'(

Maybe he's busy with another album...

Anyway, I'm listening to the famous Lamb.

Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.
The first track just ended, the second comes in.
Great music, but it takes so much from you to listen to it. When I'm done with it I need something light, something like Phil Collins or something... Maybe I'll listen to the radio after this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-03, 18:08:30
For some reason I'm listening to some Rammstein tracks.
'Benzin' is a good track in some perspective, but the whole album 'Rosenrot' is a bit...well...'strange'.
For example 'Mann Gegen Mann'... Is it about gays or something??
Peter, maybe you can help me out here. :D

Why does this band make such strange statements with their songs... They CAN make nice songs but they keep coming with strange songs...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-03, 20:37:23
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: Go The Way You Go

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-08-03, 22:21:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-03, 20:37:23
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: Go The Way You Go

8)
The Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-03, 22:37:44
Just before going to sleep:

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (disc 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-04, 20:55:28
Tomas Bodin - I AM

Track: 2 - A (21:18)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Fri, 2006-08-04, 22:08:40
Frost - "Milliontown" (the CD and the song)

This is a very good piece of work. Congrats to John, John, Jem and that other guy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-05, 14:12:38
Arena - Contagion

Track: Witch Hunt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2006-08-05, 15:10:42
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-08-03, 16:36:31
Maybe he's busy with another album...

Quite correct. Amongst other things. I've set up a company that runs an ambulance service in our community. That took some attention, to put it carefully. We've been playing the north of Norway, a gig in the south of Norway, one in Crewe, England, and this one big festival, as the last band before the headliners the second night. That was VERY good.

And we're in the last half of pre-production for the next album!

Thanks for listening.

I'm on SAGA - The security of illusion

- A VERY VERY VERY underrated album! It IS BRILLIANT!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-05, 19:15:49
Shadow Gallery - Queen Of The City Of Ice

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: HelenDo on Sat, 2006-08-05, 21:52:06
Frost* - Milliontown

Track - No Me No You

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:15:10
I'm now listening to the soundtrack of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Great atmosphere.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:20:29
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:15:10
I'm now listening to the soundtrack of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Great atmosphere.
Geek  :P ;)

np -> Evanescence - Anywhere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:37:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-05, 19:15:49
Shadow Gallery - Queen Of The City Of Ice

8)


VEEEEERY GOOD!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-06, 17:48:47
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:20:29
Geek  :P ;)

Yes I know, I just LOVE the game. And Harry Gregson-Williams is a genius!

Again listening to:
The Official Soundtrack Of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
10. Across The Border ~ Snake Meets The Boss (by Harry Gregson-Williams & Norihiko Hibino)


EDIT:
I'm rediscovering some Genesis albums lately. The Lamb got an extra layer that way. Now I'm trying We Can't Dance.
Some great prog-songs on it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-06, 22:27:51
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-08-06, 14:37:07

VEEEEERY GOOD!!!!! ;)

8) Every time when i hear this song, and sadly enough that's not that often since the rest of the album is ehm...not so good, goosebumbs become mountains on my arms and the chills on my spine are so great that it's giving me a new-ice-age feeling inside. Oh, and did i say that it's good?  ;)  :D

NP> Blof - Omarm

Track: De Mooiste Verliezers

Also  8)

Ps> this is probably the best act in the netherlands.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-06, 23:03:52
Star One - Live On Earth

Track: Songs Of The Ocean

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 11:08:09
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-06, 23:03:52
Star One - Live On Earth

Track: Songs Of The Ocean

*horns* *horns* *horns*
At the Stream of Passion version we all went banana's! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 15:00:52
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-06, 22:27:51
NP> Blof - Omarm

Track: De Mooiste Verliezers

Also  8)

Ps> this is probably the best act in the netherlands.  *horns*

Except for Ayreon. But you probably mean best dutch-singing act. And then I have to agree I guess.


I was listening to Genesis - Calling All Stations
01. Calling All Stations

Now I'm listening to Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing
02. Inside

Nice rerecording of the 'Inside' of Stiltskin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 16:18:14
Oy! I can't stand Blof, give me Boudewijn de Groot. But that's my opinion ;)

In respons to a neighbour playing arabic stuff, my stereo is blasting out Sonata Arctica's Winterhearts Guild 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:10:08
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 16:18:14
Oy! I can't stand Blof, give me Boudewijn de Groot. But that's my opinion ;)

Each to his own opinion i guess. I saw Blof 4 times live and they're pretty amazing if you ask me.  *horns*

QuoteIn respons to a neighbour playing arabic stuff, my stereo is blasting out Sonata Arctica's Winterhearts Guild 8)

;D

NP> Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Again and again and again and again and again and again...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:33:57
And now something completely different:

Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: Bleak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:43:10
I've tried out some of my new albums...

The Urbane - Neon
06. Immaculate
Maybe the best track of the album.

The Urbane - Neon
12. The Tide
Maybe the best track of the album.

Now I'm listening to:
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles (why all those long titles...??)
08. The Argument

I think I just have bought the best additions to my listening profile since a long time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:52:04
Evanescence - Lies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:08:46
Stiltskin - Lemon Yellow Sun

It's got such an emotional melody (especially in the refrain).
It brings a tear to my eye.


Ahem, yes, ahem, very cool song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-08, 12:13:00
Blind Guardian - Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-08, 12:53:18
Pearl jam - Black :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-08, 15:31:20
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-08, 12:53:18
Pearl jam - Black :'(

What is it? :(

;)

OSI - Hello, Helicopter

And now we're putting Silence in our CD-player (A.C.T) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-08, 16:31:13
Arena - Mea Culpa

(Yes, I'm in a ballad mood :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-08-08, 18:46:37
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-08, 12:53:18
Pearl jam - Black :'(

*horns*

NP> The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are

Track: Church Of Your Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-08, 19:30:33
Symphony X - V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2006-08-08, 20:23:04
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-06, 22:27:51
8) Every time when i hear this song, and sadly enough that's not that often since the rest of the album is ehm...not so good,

Wouldn't you know it... Along with the opening song, I think "The queen..." is the weakest on the album!  :D

Fantastic! (Our keyboard player still regards this as their best album, and that's not because he dislikes any of their later efforts, to put it that way...) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-08-08, 23:29:59
Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something (samples)

I've heard the latest album from this christian female singer when I was on my holiday. REALLY good music.

You can stream samples of all the songs at http://www.rsjames.com (http://www.rsjames.com)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2006-08-09, 00:27:52
I've got all Angel albums, and now I'm listening through 320kbps mp3's of all the songs on my jukebox...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-08-09, 10:07:23
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-08-08, 23:29:59
Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something (samples)

I've heard the latest album from this christian female singer when I was on my holiday. REALLY good music.

You can stream samples of all the songs at http://www.rsjames.com (http://www.rsjames.com)

I have heard some songs because a friend of mine listens to her music very often.
Sounded very good! A bit Urbane-ish but... different.


Yes - Close To The Edge

Believe it or not, but I like it now! :o
Got to listen to some more Yes to convince me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-08-09, 10:42:55
Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-08-09, 12:06:15
Arena - Friday's Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-08-09, 12:15:38
Nevermore - Enemies Of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2006-08-09, 21:45:11
"The fortune" by ANGEL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-08-09, 21:55:22
Savatage - Believe

Amazing song! I'll be ordering the album it's on very, very soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-08-09, 22:12:00
np>> Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II, Flight Of The Migrator #03] Journey On The Waves Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-08-10, 06:54:38
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-08-09, 21:55:22
Savatage - Believe

Amazing song! I'll be ordering the album it's on very, very soon!

It is a great track from a great band!! If you like that then try 'Alone You Breathe' on the 'Handful Of Rain' release. If you don't know of it, it was a track that Jon Oliva wrote for his brother Chris after he died in a road accident (it includes a Believe reprise!)

Guess I'll have to play some Savatage today then now *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-08-10, 08:55:58
Savatage - Gutter Ballet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-08-10, 15:11:48
Savatage - 'Handful Of Rain'

after will be Circle II Circle - 'Watching In Silence' & then 'Middle Of Nowhere'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-08-10, 17:04:57
Savatage - Gutter Ballet *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2006-08-10, 18:50:17
Savatage - Gutter Ballet

...my favourite Sava album.

Let me use the occasion to tell you that Cristopher Oliva's wife, that barely survived the car crash 10+ years ago, is now dead. Their child, that was around one year old at the time of the crash is thereby orphaned.  :'(

The first year after the crash, Criss's wife was in a dire state. From what I know, she was in a coma for a long time, and in a wheelchair after that. I do not know the exact nature of her life after that, or indeed that of their child.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-10, 19:41:43
Pink Floyd - Meddle

Track: Echoes

8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 09:05:04
Arena - Immortal?
06. Moviedrome (for the second time in a row)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-08-11, 09:36:17
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2006-08-10, 18:50:17
Let me use the occasion to tell you that Cristopher Oliva's wife, that barely survived the car crash 10+ years ago, is now dead. Their child, that was around one year old at the time of the crash is thereby orphaned.  :'(

The first year after the crash, Criss's wife was in a dire state. From what I know, she was in a coma for a long time, and in a wheelchair after that. I do not know the exact nature of her life after that, or indeed that of their child.

For anyone interested check out http://www.crissoliva.com/

Now playing Savatage - Dead Winter Dead (my fav Sava album - such a strong story line that maybe very close to home for some on this list)
Then I'll be playing some Trans-Siberian Orchestra as the idea for this gathering was inspired by the track Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) off Dead Winter Dead, although I won't be playing an Xmas album (way too early for that!!) but Beethoven's Last Night, by far their best release and one you can play all year round!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 09:42:42
Now playing:
Ray Wilson - Change
02. Goodbye Baby Blue

and now

03. Change
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-08-11, 11:39:33
Scar Symmetry - Symmetric In Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-08-11, 13:14:32
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-11, 15:09:15
Riveside - Voices In My Head

Track: Dna ts. Rednum or F. Raf

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-11, 15:49:20
Was listening to Marillion's Brave but then decided to switch to...:

Marillion's Marbles By The Sea 2CD

Track: The Only Unforgivable Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2006-08-11, 16:30:16
Valley of the Kings. I just love this song at the moment and cant take the first album out the cd player!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2006-08-11, 16:30:29
Dokken - Under lock and key
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-08-11, 17:50:24
Neal Morse - Outside Looking In
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 20:08:04
Yes - 90125
4. Changes

You know, the music is OK, but that voice!! Man, I dislike the voice! On this track it isn't really that bad. But Owner Of A Lonely Heart for example, they should get a decent singer...
Not really my cup of tea, it sounds like some sort of cheesy 80 popband, which it is actually, right? ;D

EDIT: Now Playing:
Roine Stolt - The Flowerking
2. Dissonata

This is just amazing me, so great music (much better than Yes in my opinion ;))
Is this actually The Flower Kings? Or is this Roine Stolt? Or Roine Stolt with all the other members of The Flower Kings?
Confusing...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-11, 21:25:53
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 20:08:04
Yes - 90125
4. Changes

You know, the music is OK, but that voice!! Man, I dislike the voice! On this track it isn't really that bad. But Owner Of A Lonely Heart for example, they should get a decent singer...
Not really my cup of tea, it sounds like some sort of cheesy 80 popband, which it is actually, right? ;D

I agree with you on the Jon Anderson part. That is mostly the problem i have too with Yes. Great music, but that voice.  :-\

Quote from: PHEDIT: Now Playing:
Roine Stolt - The Flowerking
2. Dissonata

This is just amazing me, so great music (much better than Yes in my opinion ;))
Is this actually The Flower Kings? Or is this Roine Stolt? Or Roine Stolt with all the other members of The Flower Kings?
Confusing...

The Flower King (album) is the basis of The Flower Kings (band). It is actually a solo album of Roine Stolt, together with a few guys whom which he later formed The Flower Kings with. If you like this track than wait till you hear Humanizzimo.

Simply awesome.  *horns*

NP> Genesis - Seconds Out

Track: The Musical Box (closing section)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 22:21:23
Ah thanks for the info maddox!
I think I have to buy some Roine Stolt-related material.
Since I like Neal Morse's stuff too, and simply love the drumwork of Mr. Dream Theater, as well as the basslines in Kino, Transatlantic will be on my wishing list then! (Bridge Across Forever is an amazing album I love every bit of it (although I think sometimes they seem to stretch a song tremendously...))
But The Flower King also seems like a nice piece of work, I might buy that one too. I saw a very interesting version in the alternative music store in my town, which was the 7inch-artwork-package-version. Along with a poster and some more things. Maybe they still have it. ;D Only 3000 copies were made, if I'm not mistaken...

When at work in the supermarket I found myself humming Lover's Leap (first part of Supper's Ready) of Genesis.
Now i'm listening to the song, which is an amazing song, isn't it? ;)

A lot of funny things in here, such as the helium voice "Mum to mud to mad to dad. Dad diddly office, dad diddly office. You're all full of ball. Dad to dam to dum to mum. Mum diddly washing, mum diddly washing. You're all full of ball." Funny stuff, I have a big smile on my face everytime I hear it. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-08-12, 00:04:03
Frost* - Milliontown

6. Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2006-08-12, 14:35:50
"In the blink of an eye"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-08-12, 15:52:46
Tarzan Soundtrack :-[

3. Son Of Man (Phil Collins)

I really like this! I think with all his Tarzan-music Phil Collins has made the best songs. I don't really care for his other music (except for Genesis of course)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-12, 17:38:16
Dream Theater - Score

Track: Under A Glass Moon

 *horns* get ready for a suprise *horns* (http://www.mp3.com/albums/20120685/summary.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-08-12, 17:46:11
Counting Crows - Hard Candy

Why did I remeber that album to be better?
Ah, now I know again: Last time I heard it I had my arms around (then) my girlfriend. Still not a terrible album for €7.50...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-08-13, 00:45:35
All my favourite ARENA tracks from my Jukebox! 53 songs... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-13, 11:38:06
SoP - Live In The Real World

Track: Out In The Real World

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-13, 16:39:59
The Gathering - How To Measure A Planet?

Track: Marooned

*horns* (well, sort off )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-13, 18:06:21
Now playing but actually now watching too:

Transatlantic - Live In Europe

Track: Duel With The Devil

Awesome!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-13, 18:31:02
Winterstrain (http://www.winterstrain.com/index.html) - Leon :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-08-14, 11:46:24
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-08-14, 12:52:02
Asia - Aria

1. Anytime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CygnusX1 on Mon, 2006-08-14, 13:58:06
IQ - Subterranea, track: Unsolid Ground
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-08-14, 14:58:32
Various - Fear Candy 32 (free cover mount CD with Terrorizer)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-08-14, 15:01:23
Just played Arena - The Cry

And listened to a song of the new album 'Window To The Soul' from the new band of Asia singer John Payne.

GPS - Written On The Wind

http://www.myspace.com/insideoutamerica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:27:25
Pepper's Ghost this am along with Seventh House

I am now on Out of myself by the awesome Riverisde and then Subterranea by IQ - sweet as a nut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-14, 18:01:53
Therion - Dark Venus Persephone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-14, 19:17:07
Kaipa - Mindrevolutions

Track: Electric Leaves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-14, 20:54:32
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: This Dying Soul

Random notice: it's a good thing that my neighbours are on holidays.  :D  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-14, 21:01:53
Spitting through ProgArchives once again.

No Name - (1995, The Secret Garden) Septagone

This sounds GREAT! :o
I'd like to hear more of this!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Tue, 2006-08-15, 06:59:17
Out of This World
Marillion
Afraid Of Sunlight ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:02:26
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:04:10
Harvest by Opeth to be followed by Lido shuffle by Boz Scaggs

Eclectic or what  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:58:57
Cornerstone - Human Stain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-15, 11:13:44
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:58:57
Cornerstone - Human Stain

Got bored with that....so now playing

Dio - Holy Diver - Live - Disc 2 - (Tarot Woman, Sign Of The Southern Cross etc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-15, 13:12:26
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

4. Human Apologies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-15, 13:24:34
As I Lay Dying - Shadows Are Security
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-08-15, 14:30:41
The Mars Volta - Frances The Mute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-08-15, 15:00:47
Out of myself by Riverside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-15, 15:11:28
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-08-15, 16:16:32
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-15, 13:12:26
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

4. Human Apologies

Just wait until "Timeless Traces", my absolute favorite. Makes me cry...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-15, 17:57:22
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2006-08-15, 16:16:32
Just wait until "Timeless Traces", my absolute favorite. Makes me cry...
My favorite track too, an emotional one indeed  :D.

np: Riverside - Voices in my head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-15, 20:54:16
RAMMS+EIN - Moskau
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-08-15, 21:04:16
Pain Of Salvation - One Hour By The Concrete Lake

Track: Spirit Of Man: Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-15, 21:27:14
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-15, 20:54:16
RAMMS+EIN - Moskau

You know what the song is about? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-08-16, 14:19:46
Frost* - Milliontown

np: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

5. Pane Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-08-17, 00:10:15
np>> Andromeda - [Chimera (2006)  #07]: Inner Circle (7:04)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-08-17, 00:27:42
np>> Riverside - [Voices In My Head (2005)  #05]: Stuck Between (3:56)

veeery kewl  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-08-17, 00:31:18
np>> Riverside - [Second Life Syndrome (2005)  #01]: After (3:32)

These guys are really good at what they're doing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-17, 09:38:20
ProgArchives:

Sigur Rós - ( ) - Untitled 08

Hmmm...
Words that come to mind: Porcupine Tree...
Very depressing music...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-17, 11:42:55
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Fifteen: Betrayel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-17, 14:55:43
Blof - Umoja
4. Hemingway

This is indeed nice music. Indeed one of Hollands better Dutch-singing bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-17, 15:57:14
Frost* - Milliontown

2. No Me No You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-18, 01:31:44
Nice tune before bed-time:

Vangelis - 1492: Conquest Of Paradise

Track: City Of Isabel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-08-18, 09:05:19
Wobbler - Hinterland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-08-18, 13:23:40
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-18, 20:20:18
This is the third time I try to post this... But it fails everytime... Wonder why...

Anyway, I WAS playing Queensrÿche - Falling Behind
But the song is finished now obviously...
now playing:
Queensrÿche - The Great Divide


23:23 now, but before I go to bed I close this evening with:
Opeth - Closure

Hohohoho so funny...
Bye
(In my head I almost merged this thread and the see you later thread)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-08-19, 07:41:14
PH , massively good call with Opeth my friend  *horns*

On my way to work sonn so will be listening to a bit of Opeth , a bit of Katatonia , A bit of Immortal? and some of a Dream Theater compilation whoch Willroolz very kindly did for me  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-19, 09:54:20
Roger Waters - Ca Ira

Track: Act I - Scene 3: The Grievances Of The People

Random Notice: Indeed, this has nothing to do with Rogers previous works or with Pink Floyd. Very classical, with a bunch of tenors and stuff, but very nice to listen to. ( when you're in the mood for it. )

Don't regret that i bought it, but on the other hand i won't listen to it very often i think.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-08-19, 11:11:35
now listening:

Disturbed - Land Of Confusion....LOL...I like this more then it's origional I think...

it's way heavier but pretty funny if you compare it with Phil collins (genesis) version.

Quite some times you can hear a grunt between the lines...Those really make me laugh everytime I hear them  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-08-19, 19:08:46
This afternoon: Sylvan - Deliverance

np: Queen - The Miracle

6. Breakthru
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-20, 09:59:31
Porcupine Tree - Stars Die (the delirium years '91/'97)

Track: CD I - Nostalgia Factory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-08-20, 11:14:22
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-08-19, 11:11:35
now listening:

Disturbed - Land Of Confusion....LOL...I like this more then it's origional I think...

it's way heavier but pretty funny if you compare it with Phil collins (genesis) version.

Quite some times you can hear a grunt between the lines...Those really make me laugh everytime I hear them  :D


I've heard that track.  I really like it.  But the original always has its place! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-20, 12:58:10
Kate Bush - Aerial

Track: King Of The Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-20, 13:55:24
Symphony X - The Divine Wings Of Tragedy

Track: Out Of The Ashes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-08-20, 14:51:35
QuoteI've heard that track.  I really like it.  But the original always has its place!  8)
Certainly... in the trash can :p j/k

Right now I'm listening to MXPX : Wrecking Hotel Rooms....Good music, It sounds quite a bit Like Relient K
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-08-20, 15:19:51
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-20, 15:53:20
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: CD II - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence: Goodnight Kiss

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-20, 18:04:43
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-20, 15:53:20
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Track: CD II - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence: Goodnight Kiss

8)

I always wonder what the song is about...
They're saying things like the doctors are gonna pay. And there's a lot of crying and screaming. Like a little baby is murdered or something... :o
I could be wrong though, can anyone tell me what's it about?

I just listened in the car with my dad to:

Blackfield - Blackfield
1. Open Mind
2. Blackfield
5. Lullaby
6. Pain
7. Summer
8. Cloudy Now (except the hard bit)

and

Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
2. Trains
3. Lips Of Ashes
4. The Sound Of Muzak
5. Gravity Eyelids
6. Wedding Nails (just a small part)
8. .3

He liked it! ;D
(And so did I of course, hehehe.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-08-21, 17:52:54
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather - No Substitutions / Live in Osaka

5. Room 335
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-08-21, 18:09:39
John Wetton - Rock of Faith

2. Rock of Faith

Just read the names of Clive Nolan and John Mitchell in the booklet. I didn't know those names when I bought the album, back in 2002  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-08-21, 19:14:34
SINEFLESH "The Future's Safe"
from 'Inspecting The Beach'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-21, 21:52:36
I'm trying to widen my horizons...
So I was TRYING to listen to Rage Against The Machine...

Please, everyone PLEASE!!! Don't EVER try to listen to this band it's SOOOOOOO awful!!

Is this rock? Is this rap? Come on... They better change their name to Rage Against The Music, they don't add any good to the music in general. I'd rather listen to normal hiphop on the radio...


EDIT: Back to my other end of the horizon I've discovered and which I can appreciate every now and then (not all songs):
Rammstein - Dalai Lama

For some reason I don't feel good when listening to this... I feel very nervous, strange...



Another EDIT:
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I stopped listening to Rammstein, and started listening to Ambeon again. I just COULDN'T listen to it... Help!
So now I'm listening to Dream Theater - As I Am, but I don't feel like it.
I'm not sure what I CAN listen to now, but everything makes me feel so very not good...

sigh...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-08-21, 23:14:05
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - "Wake Up"
from the album 'Rage Against The Machine'
;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-08-21, 23:26:38
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-21, 21:52:36
For some reason I don't feel good when listening to this... I feel very nervous, strange...

Another EDIT:
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I stopped listening to Rammstein, and started listening to Ambeon again. I just COULDN'T listen to it... Help!
So now I'm listening to Dream Theater - As I Am, but I don't feel like it.
I'm not sure what I CAN listen to now, but everything makes me feel so very not good...

sigh...

At this stage, I'd recommend some Andreas Vollenweider to you. Very calming, soothing etc. If you don't have any of his albums at hand, there's still the fabulous George Winston.

And if you don't have any of his albums at hand either (hey, now come on, what do you have?!), try Marillion's Lavender.

If you ever get your hands on an album where the first thing you think when you start to listen to it is something similar to "hatred", "death" or the like, just put it away. It's not worth your time. That's not what music is for.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-08-22, 10:07:22
Aw, Rage Against The Machine were great, as are Audioslave now (they played a fair bit of RATM material when I saw them last year)  ;D

Currently listening to Pineapple Thief - 10 Stories Down, which is marvellous  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-22, 10:41:41
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-08-21, 23:26:38
If you ever get your hands on an album where the first thing you think when you start to listen to it is something similar to "hatred", "death" or the like, just put it away. It's not worth your time. That's not what music is for.

It's not that I think. It was all a bit to dark for me I guess. I tried listening to Phil Collins - Testimony, but even that didn't help. So I just stopped listening to music.
Very strange, never had that before...

All is good now! I'm listening to Liquid Tension Experiment 1 - Freedom Of Speech. Perfect music, hehehehe.
I'm actually very surprised that some of you like RATM... It was... well... just awful to me actually... hehehehe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2006-08-22, 16:36:16
TORI AMOS - "Precious Things"
from the album 'Little Earthquakes'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-22, 18:23:02
Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)

7. Oh Divineo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-22, 18:56:26
John Watts - One More Twist

4. Carousel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-22, 19:12:08
Frost* - BIGsmall

Nice music, reminds me a bit of Trains of Porcupine Tree. This COULD be the ProgCountry we talk about all the time!

Brilliance!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-08-23, 06:38:53
DURAN DURAN - "Ordinary World"
from 'The Wedding Album'

This is such a good song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-24, 18:35:53
In my car: Frost* - Milliontown

np: Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

4. Ten Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-24, 19:34:28
Spocks Beard - V

Track: The Great Nothing

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-25, 16:33:24
At first: The Final Experiment

Now: Into The Electric Castle (CD 1)

Track 2. Osis And Osiris
And now:
Track 3. Amazing Flight in Space

By the brilliant Arjen Lucassen.
The Dutch genius. The amaziac.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-08-25, 18:13:13
Sylvan - Encounters

6. IV Tremendously Different
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-25, 22:29:05
Salem Hill - Mimi's Magic Moment

Track: 01 - The Joy Gem

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2006-08-26, 12:48:34
FUN LOVIN CRIMINALS - "I Can't Get With That"
fromthe album 'Come Find Yourself'

Schmoooth! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-26, 18:31:20
(http://www.insideout.de/data/covers300/FROST01.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-08-26, 19:15:27
This afternoon: Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm

np: David Gilmour - On an Island
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-08-26, 20:02:13
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-26, 18:31:20
(http://www.insideout.de/data/covers300/FROST01.jpg)

8)

Same here.


EDIt: Going through The Visitor once again.
It keeps amazing me. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-27, 04:46:53
Stream of Passion - Day Eleven: Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-27, 11:02:13
On this sunday I play:
Neal Morse - ?

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-27, 11:48:58
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-08-27, 11:02:13
On this sunday I play:
Neal Morse - ?

;)

Good choice.  *horns*

NP> Roger Waters - Amused To Death

Track: Watching TV

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-27, 12:33:18
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray

Track: A Pleasant Shade Of Gray Prt IV

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-08-27, 12:47:13
QuoteStream of Passion - Day Eleven: Love
That's the way 8)


MXPX - Kicking And Screaming

There is a part in this song that keeps playing in my head....really addicting...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-08-27, 13:59:25
Camel - Dust and Dreams

6. Rose of Sharon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-08-27, 15:30:07
ART BRUT - "Modern Art"
from the album 'Bang Bang Rock & Roll'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-27, 15:44:56
Now watching:

Spocks Beard - Don't Try This @ Home DVD

Track: Go The Way You Go

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-27, 19:02:36
Marillion - Marbles By The Sea 2CD

Track: Neverland

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-27, 20:41:56
Threshold - Critical Mass

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-27, 20:54:39
Listening to the Rush-songs Deenfan send me last week. Does every Rush-song sounds so... Pop?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-27, 23:15:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-27, 20:54:39
Does every Rush-song sounds so... Pop?

No, not all of it. Just the new stuff. (mid '80's >till now.) Listen to Hemispheres for instance. That's a totally different album than Counterparts for instance.

NP> Fates Warning - Disconected

Track: So

*horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-08-28, 17:56:45
This afternoon: IQ - The Seventh House, Jadis - Photoplay and Toto - Falling in Between.

np: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-28, 18:00:22
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-28, 20:21:26
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-28, 20:37:20
Stiltskin - SHE
Constantly Reminded

I think Stiltskin is Ray Wilson at his best. You should check it out!
Although, SHE isn't for sale yet. I think you can buy it from the website, I bought it at a live concert in Germany.

Ahhhh memories, great time!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-28, 20:50:45
Salem Hill - The Robery Of Murder

Track: Dream

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-29, 09:20:51
Mercenary - The Hours That Remain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-29, 10:23:22
Coheed & Cambria - In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth:3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-29, 11:50:27
Dream Theatre - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory

My first taste of DT so it'll be interesting!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-29, 11:54:14
I was in town today and I went to a gameshop (to buy the Commandos collection (Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines, Commandos: Beyond The Call Of Duty, Commandos 2: Men Of Courage, Commandos 3: Destination Berlin)).
In the shop there was music and it sounded REALLY good, so I thought by myself, "as soon as I'm at the pay desk I'm gonna ask the guy which band is playing". But then suddenly the song became very familiar with me... "Huh? I know this, but who are they?". And then the singer began to sing and I knew it:
Muse!

From the album Black Holes And Revelations.
I haven't heard that album that much yet, but it sounded better than I could remember.
I'm gonna listen to that now.

(Oh, and Commandos games are GOOOOD, the collection costed me just 10 euros, a bargain really! RECOMMENDED!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-08-29, 13:24:47
Pantera - Reinventing Hell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-08-29, 16:27:39
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-08-29, 11:54:14

[*some words about Commando's*]


I know what you mean. I got them too and the games are marvelous.  8)

NP> Spocks Beard - Snow

Track: Stranger In A Strange Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-08-29, 19:03:29
Ultravox - The Collection

4. The Voice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-08-29, 19:11:10
Symphony X - The divine wings of tragedy

Anybody that has never listened to Symphony X should do so asap!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-08-29, 23:10:52
Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track: Take The Time

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-08-30, 08:12:12
No Name - 4
4. A Recollection Of Dreams

Brilliant music! People who like Arena should listen to this! I think their sound is somewhat like Arena, but maybe more like Credo.
Really good stuff. Check it out on ProgArchives!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-08-30, 09:07:56
Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo I'm Burning...........IV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-08-30, 16:31:59
Pain Of Salvation - BE

Track: I Animae Partus: 02 - Deus Nova
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-08-30, 22:48:37
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass

3. Dreams Of The Ferryman

Yep, it arrived today and I definitely like what I hear  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-31, 09:00:42
While at work:

Frost* - Milliontown
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-08-31, 12:23:11
Have played...

Coheed & Cambria - In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3
                               - Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV - Vol 1....

Now playing

Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-08-31, 13:22:20
Maiden - A Matter of Life & Death  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-31, 18:52:30
Must do this again:

Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Track: The Colors Changed

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-31, 19:25:12
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-31, 21:55:02
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-31, 19:25:12Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

I learned to listen to it. Didn't like it at first. But the first track is just brilliant and some other tracks too. I'm not a Pallasaholic though.


I listened to The Urbane - Glitter today and the song Hate My Radio is stuck in my head. Time to wash it away with a little amount of OSI - Free.
I think OSI is brilliant and I really like the Free cd (which isn't for free (hohoho I'm so funny)).
I think I prefer it over their first cd. (Don't kick me please)


Anyway, I wanted to say "Time to wash it away with a little amount of Frost" but I gave the cd to a teacher of mine. He said he liked it, not very experimental but certainly very progressive... I don't get it, to be honest, but he said he liked it, so I'm glad.

Why am I the only one to post a whole analysis and/or story around what I'm listening to instead of just saying "[band] - [track]"? I think it's very fun to do and possibly very fun to read too.



Right?



Eh?





It's true or what?




......



Guys?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-08-31, 22:04:47
You are so right, PH!

np>> Simple Minds - [New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982)  #06]: New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (5:39)

This song is probably.... errr, I forgot what I wanted to say.  It just makes me happy. I love it. A lot. Makes me wanna go back to my teen days... the late ones, actually. *sigh*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-31, 22:18:30
Blof - Umoja

Track: Mens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-31, 22:44:06
About Pallas:
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-08-31, 21:55:02
I learned to listen to it. Didn't like it at first. But the first track is just brilliant and some other tracks too. I'm not a Pallasaholic though.

It was the first time I played the album and, besides some nice songs, I wasn't impressed either  :-\. But I will give it some time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 10:00:36
I'm now listening to some previewclips of Frank Klepacki's new solo CD. (Frank Klepacki is the man behind the music of the Command & Conquer games but unfortunately not the C&C 3 game).
Yes I'm a C&C-addict. ;D

Anyway, those new tracks are really good!

Frank Klepacki - Awakening Of Aggression

1. Awakening A very Klepackian music. ;D This is really what he's 'famous' for. Very fast and with electronic samples. You get in the mood to play C&C: Renegade.
2. Brain Dead Very metal, hehehehe. Double bass in it. Nice sounding riffs and it has a bit Red Alert 2 sound on the aggressive side.
3. Fantasy A more simple track. It's not heavy. It's nothing special actually. This is a track you must hear as a full song to know if it's really good or not.
4. Kill This is more like the second track. Aggressive, but not very special.
5. Krung Kick This is a very good song! With a hint to James Bond. Hehehehe. Better than the ones I mentioned before.
6. Magnefried For some reason it reminds me a bit of the Ordos music of Emperor: Battle For Dune. This one is also a very outstanding track!
7. Rage And Fury Nice guitar sounds. And nice bass picking. Sounds a bit like his The Bitters band but then with keyboards in it (which is better).
8. Rox A bit rollerskating-disco-music with a electric guitar. Funny and he does a good job with it.
9. Strange Hmm... Not strange, very good! I can't wait to hear the full song! Nice (semi-acoustic?) guitar and keyboard work.
10. Vigilante Red Alert 2 again. Not a bad thing of course. He makes use of some sort of choir-sound, which is cool, but sounded a bit strange in some way.

I think this is Frank Klepacki's best CD. It's better than his 3rd CD and maybe even better than his 2nd CD. I'm absolutely gonna buy this one again! I can listen to this music while playing the new C&C when it's out in 2007, and I'm sure a lot more C&C-fans will do the same!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 16:50:02
Kamelot - The Black Halo

11. Nothing Ever Dies

Just like Pallas, some nice songs, but much of the same. Not the best music I've ever heard  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 17:27:30
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 16:50:02
Kamelot - The Black Halo

11. Nothing Ever Dies

Just like Pallas, some nice songs, but much of the same. Not the best music I've ever heard  ;)

Indeed :D
I like the first song on that album! ;D
But it's not really that special.


I'm listening to Spock's Beard - Snow.

Nice, very nice. Very much like Neal Morse's solo albums.

(Not a very big post from me this time, I have to compensate sometimes)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 17:54:14
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 17:27:30
I'm listening to Spock's Beard - Snow.
I have heard some stuff of this band from a friend. The music didn't grab me, but maybe I didn't give it enough time  ???. By the way, the drummer of Spock's Beard, Ryo Okumoto, is the drummer of today's purchase of mine, GPS.

np: Dio - Holy Diver

1. Stand up and shout
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 18:30:43
GPS - Window To The Soul

1. Window To The Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 19:37:28
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 17:54:14
I have heard some stuff of this band from a friend. The music didn't grab me, but maybe I didn't give it enough time  ???. By the way, the drummer of Spock's Beard, Ryo Okumoto, is the drummer of today's purchase of mine, GPS.

np: Dio - Holy Diver

1. Stand up and shout


The drummer of Spock's Beard is Nick D'Virgilio...
The keyboardplayer is Ryo Okumoto.

;)


Playing: A.C.T - Last Epic

It's REALLY one of my favourites!
As soon as Insideout re-releases it, I'm gonna buy it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 19:51:58
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 19:37:28
The drummer of Spock's Beard is Nick D'Virgilio...
The keyboardplayer is Ryo Okumoto.

Oops, you're right, he's the keyboardplayer  :-[. The drummer of GPS is Jay Schellen. I must say: the album rocks! *horns* *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 20:37:36
Symphony X - V: The Mythology Suite

Everytime I listen to it it surprises me how good it actually is. :o
It keeps great from start to end!
They're busy with a new one eh?
Cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-01, 20:45:39
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 20:37:36
Symphony X - V: The Mythology Suite

Everytime I listen to it it surprises me how good it actually is. :o
It keeps great from start to end!
They're busy with a new one eh?
Cool!

I never really got into Symphony X untill i bought this album. After that the others followed. I think that this is their best album so far
though The Odyssey, the song, is one of the best epics i've ever heard.

NP> Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death

Track: Out Of The Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-01, 22:35:13
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Track: Hairless Heart

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-01, 22:39:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-01, 22:35:13
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Track: Hairless Heart



Funny thing is, I was just listening to Ray Wilson's acoustic limited edition live solo album. Man, I can't get enough of it. He's very funny too.
Ahem, but err... no Lamb Lies Down On Broadway on this one. But Shipwrecked and Not About Us are great songs too! Especially when played on an acoustig guitar. I'd really like to learn to play those songs with my guitar.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 23:27:02
Jadis - View from above (DVD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-09-02, 22:04:05
Today I played:
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
I LOVE this album. Every single song on it is great!

I also played in the car:
The Urbane - Neon
Starting with 'Loop'.
My dad said: "Put it out, it's too heavy, I don't like it!"

So I played Calling All Stations by Genesis.
As soon as he heard the first track he said: "That's more like it."

In my opinion the first track of Calling All Stations is much much heavier than 'Loop' of The Urbane.
My conclusion: People like to listen to what they already know. Everything that they don't know, they don't like it.

Bad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-09-02, 23:42:01
Today:
GPS - Window To The Soul
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Pallas - The Dreams of Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-03, 16:40:21
Dream Theater - Score 3CD

Track: Sacrificed Sons

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-09-03, 16:50:20
I just listened to GPS. The album does rock but no song really stands out yet but i prefer it to Silent Nation by the re-incarnation of Asia.

Now im listening to "Heartattack in a layby" from "In Absentia" by Porcupine Tree. Hoping to go and see them at the Astoria on the 29th but GPS are next door to them on that night as support to Y n' T!!!!! Whats a girl to do? :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 17:10:46
Pendragon - Masquarade Overture

I've never heard it before, so I'm in for a surprise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-09-04, 09:23:29
Arena - Songs...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-09-04, 12:46:24
Stream of Passion - Out in the Real World (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-04, 17:52:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 17:10:46
Pendragon - Masquarade Overture

I've never heard it before, so I'm in for a surprise.
I'm curious, did you like this masterpiece (IMO)?

np: GPS - Window To The Soul

5. I Believe In Yesterday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-09-04, 22:05:58
Wolverine - Still

Track: Nothing More   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-09-05, 00:38:12
I was in a nostalgic mood today, so I played some of the music that I listened to every day as a teenager:

1. Ultravox - [Quartet (1982)  #04]: Hymn (5:51)
2. Depeche Mode - [Construction Time Again (1983)  #01]: Love, In Itself (4:29)
3. Depeche Mode - [A Broken Frame (1982)  #02]: My Secret Garden (4:46)
4. Heaven 17 - [The Luxury Gap (1982)  #03]: Let Me Go (4:22)
5. Heaven 17 - [Penthouse and Pavement (1983)  #02]: Penthouse And Pavement (6:23)
6. The Art Of Noise - [(Who's Afraid Of¿) The Art Of Noise! (1984)  #06]: Moments In Love (10:16)
7. The Human League - [12" (1982) ]: Being Boiled (3:39)
8. The Human League - [Dare! (1981)  #01]: The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (4:15)
9. The Human League - [Hysteria (1984)  #04]: Louise (5:00)
10. Depeche Mode - [Some Great Reward (1984)  #06]: Somebody (4:27)
11. Depeche Mode - [Some Great Reward (1984)  #09]: Blasphemous Rumours (6:22)
12. Billy Idol - [Rebel Yell (1983)  #03]: Eyes Without A Face (5:00)
13. Billy Idol - [Rebel Yell (1983)  #05]: Flesh For Fantasy (4:39)
14. Thompson Twins - [Singles Collection (1996)  #06]: Hold Me Now (Remix) (7:08)
15. Thompson Twins - [Singles Collection (1996)  #07]: Doctor! Doctor! (Remix) (5:48)
16. Blancmange - [Mange Tout (1984)  #03]: Blind Vision (3:57)
17. Blancmange - [Second Helpings - The Best Of Blancmange (1990)  #04]: Living On The Ceiling (4:02)
18. Wang Chung - [Points On The Curve (1984)  #01]: Dance Hall Days (4:01)
19. The Smiths - [The Queen is Dead (1986)  #05]: Cemetry Gates (2:41)
20. The Smiths - [The Queen is Dead (1986)  #06]: Bigmouth Strikes Again (3:15)
21. The Cure - [Staring At The Sea (The Singles) (1986)  #16]: Close To Me (3:41)
22. Ultravox - [Lament (1984)  #04]: Lament (4:44)
23. Ultravox - [Lament (1984)  #01]: White China (3:53)
24. Duran Duran - [Rio (1982)  #03]: Lonely In Your Nightmare (3:50)
25. Duran Duran - [Rio (1982)  #09]: The Chauffeur (5:12)
26. Eurythmics - [1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) (1984)  #06]: Julia (6:41)
27. Eurythmics - [1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) (1984)  #07]: Doubleplusgood (4:40)
28. Eurythmics - [Be Yourself Tonight (1985)  #07]: It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back) (3:49)

I wanna go back!    :'(

...more tomorrow...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-05, 12:43:13
Wow, I even know some of those songs ;)

np -> Ayreon - Universal Migrator part 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-09-05, 13:25:11
Maiden - Matter of Life & Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-05, 18:54:42
Just played Toto - Falling in Between

np: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

4. Forever Now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-05, 19:35:17
Sonata Arctica - Weballergy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-05, 20:28:55
Black Light Machine by Frost on their myspace website.
Still stunning after hearing it for the fifty-second time. (Yup I counted.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-09-05, 21:41:46
Echolyn - Mei

Track: Well, ehm...Mei  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-05, 21:50:27
Winterstrain - Sail
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-05, 21:53:59
Dream Theater - Score
CD3 track 1: Octavarium

It seems the flutist begins too early. I'm sure of it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-06, 17:45:22
Now listening to:
Norihiko Hibino - Akashi
1. Against This World (Prologue)

Hmmm this sounds very much like Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater!!

Better than I expected when I saw it on Metalgearsolid.org
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-09-06, 19:03:55
Today I got a stupid mail from me ex. Some info on what's going on in her life... Only took her 8 months to tell me ::) (I mailed her back, telling her that >:))
So now I'm in the mood for something heavy, and that means Opeth :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-06, 20:34:27
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-09-06, 19:03:55
Today I got a stupid mail from me ex. Some info on what's going on in her life... Only took her 8 months to tell me ::) (I mailed her back, telling her that >:))
So now I'm in the mood for something heavy, and that means Opeth :)

Too bad that icon doesn't exist.
Here, I made it for you! (http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/8894/meanfl2.gif)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-09-06, 17:45:22
Now listening to:
Norihiko Hibino - Akashi
1. Against This World (Prologue)

Now listening to
10. Grace

That's the last track of the cd which makes it a cd with almost 55 minutes and 56 seconds of VERY relaxing, VERY varied music. From adrenaline rushing MGS kinda music, James Bond music to smooth jazz.
Man this is good! I don't listen to jazz that much normally, but I think I should do it more often, this is very nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-09-06, 20:49:55
 >:(   .... is there.... a '>' and a ':' and a '(' ... or simply the 5th smilie?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-09-06, 20:53:00
But I wanted an evil smiley, not a angry one ;)

no -> Kaipa - MINDЯEVOLUTION :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-06, 22:11:35
Man, I'm posting too much in this topic.
One teacher at my school is slowly becoming some sort of Prog-friend of mine.
He introduced me to Dream Theater and (in lesser degree) Queensrÿche.
Now he told me to listen to King Crimson, Bill Bruford's solo career, UK and he told me another one, don't remeber...

Anyway ProgArchives:

King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King: 21st Century Schizoid Man
Nice! :)

King Crimson - Lizard: Cirkus
Makes me think of the very first Genesis album but this is less Beatles and more prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2006-09-07, 16:28:00
Managed to get hold of Radiace so love Arena acoustic at the moment!! The Butterfly Man at the moment! Love the whole cd and Clives little comments!! lol ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-07, 16:42:04
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death

Track: Brighter Than A Thousand Suns

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-09-07, 17:20:53
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-07, 16:42:04
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death

Track: Brighter Than A Thousand Suns

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*

Doesnt it just rock like a b#####d  ;) Probably the hightlight of the album for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-07, 20:40:53
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-09-07, 17:20:53
Doesnt it just rock like a b#####d  ;) Probably the hightlight of the album for me.

For me too. Together with The Legacy.   *horns*

This is fun.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-07, 21:21:15
Galleon - From Land To Ocean

Track: The first and the only song of disk two: The Ocean*





*Total running time: 52:07  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-07, 23:58:33
Playing the IQ DVD 'IQ 20th anniversary show' to get in the mood for the IQ 25th anniversary show in three weeks  *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-09-08, 06:51:29
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-07, 23:58:33
Playing the IQ DVD 'IQ 20th anniversary show' to get in the mood for the IQ 25th anniversary show in three weeks  *horns* 8).

I am very jealous. The first gig at Bury this saturday coincides with my son's 3rd birthday so no prog for me  :o

Have s uper time when you see them Teunis and please post a review afterwards - it will make me feel a bit better  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-09-08, 14:54:58
Circle II Circle - Watching In Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-08, 19:39:11
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2006-09-08, 06:51:29
I am very jealous. The first gig at Bury this saturday coincides with my son's 3rd birthday so no prog for me  :o
Such a shame, maybe 9th december at the Mean Fiddler?

Quote from: funkster
Have s uper time when you see them Teunis and please post a review afterwards - it will make me feel a bit better  ;)
Thanks, I will post my review. Very curious about the setlist.

Today I played:
Frost* - Milliontown
GPS - Window to the soul
Toto - Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-08, 21:59:45
A.C.T - Last Epic

"I can't get enough of this! :o" and "I can't wait 'till InsideOut re-releases the remastered(?) editions of all the A.C.T albums!!" are sentences that keep spinning in my thoughts for weeks now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-09, 11:55:55
IQ - Dark Matter

Track: Born Brilliant  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-09-09, 14:23:01
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-09, 11:55:55
IQ - Dark Matter

Track: Born Brilliant  8)
That's quite a brilliant album  *horns*

np: Toto - Turn Back

4. A Million Miles Away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-09-09, 14:44:58
Spock's Beard - V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-09-09, 15:46:45
np>> Saga - [Behaviour (1985)  #01]: Listen To Your Heart (3:55)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-09, 16:45:37
Faith No More - Angel Dust

MidLife Crisis

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2006-09-09, 18:40:42
Playing ATB at the moment... new cd... don't know its title.... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-09, 19:04:30
Lacuna Coil - KarmaCode  *horns*

Track: Closer

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-09-10, 04:54:35
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-09, 16:45:37
Faith No More - Angel Dust

MidLife Crisis
Greeeeaaat song! One of my earliest memories of rock music I liked. I was 12 then :) But I also remember I didn't like the rest of the album :-\ But maybe I'll buy it sometime, just for the good ol' days! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-10, 11:44:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-09-10, 04:54:35
Greeeeaaat song! One of my earliest memories of rock music I liked. I was 12 then :) But I also remember I didn't like the rest of the album :-\ But maybe I'll buy it sometime, just for the good ol' days! :)

Hi early bird.  ;)

Angel Dust is indeed a strange album. A few very great songs but with a few lesser songs in between. I like the album allthough its definitly not better than The Real Thing, which in my view is a classic.  8)

NP> RPWL - Live ~ Start The Fire

Track: CD 1 - The Gentle Art Of Swimming

Awesome.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-09-10, 16:13:01
Before going to church this morning I played Ayreon - The Final Experiment.
It's really great and much better than I thought at first!
But the acoustic CD is (in my opinion) still a bit better but shorter... :(.
Still the best Ayreon album is (in my opinion) The Human Equation! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-10, 16:45:18
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life & Death

Track: The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg

8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-09-11, 09:55:43
Rammstein - Herzeleid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-09-11, 11:26:32
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-09-11, 12:38:09
Pallas - The Cross & The Crucible (only the first half as it goes downhill after The Blinding Darkness!!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-09-11, 16:37:05
I'm going to listen to:

Dream Theater - Sacrificed Sons
Ayreon - Waracle
Arena - Bitter Harvest
Dream Theater - In The Name Of God
Arena - Empire Of A Thousand Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-09-11, 17:29:25
Now listening to all available Neo Prog music on ProgArchives (except for the ones I already knew).
I try everytime to discover new music.

And I have to say Aufklärung (not a German band but an Italian band (with English lyrics)) is very good! Or at least that one song there.
Good stuff. I have to do this more often!


EDIT: Clepsydra - Fear
Great great great. I like the way he sings, he tries to hard, but it still sounds good!
The guitarwork reminds me a bit of John Mitchell's. And to be honest the only thing that doesn't sound like Arena here are the drums and the voice. Even the dark sphere is present, but less than with Arena.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2006-09-11, 18:18:26
Songs from the Lions Cage! Solomon!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-09-11, 18:52:05
NP> Dream Theater - Trail Of Tears

To me this is the anthem to 9/11. Though lyrically it has nothing to do with 9/11, which is obvious since it has been written in 1997, some parts of the song are definitly linked to the attack.

Like when you hear "It's raining, raining deep in New York city".  :-\

Every time i hear this song it reminds me of that awefull day.  :(

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-11, 19:28:12
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-09-11, 19:35:57
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-04, 17:52:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 17:10:46
Pendragon - Masquarade Overture

I've never heard it before, so I'm in for a surprise.

I'm curious, did you like this masterpiece (IMO)?

Sorry, I didn't see that reply untill now (I sometimes feel like looking through all topics, can be such good fun really!).

But I have to say YES! I like it very much actually! :o
I'm now listening to it again (thanks to that spitting through topics) and it strikes me (as much as the first time) Yup it's really good.
In fact it's so good that I'm likely to be tempted to break my promise (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=632.msg17121#msg17121)...
Some Arena-reminding work there (on a certain bit it reminded me so much to Don't Forget To Breath My Friend).
Yeah it's a classic indeed!
I was blinded because of Believe (which isn't that good in my opinion, too much New Age and too less rock) but now my eyes are opened!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-11, 20:51:10
What an enthusiasm, PH and I fully understand that  ;). In May, when I saw them live, Pendragon played 4 tracks of this album, awesome! I like the album 'Believe', except the screaming/chanting in the track 'We Talked'. Don't understand why they are doing that  :o.

np: Genesis - Duke

8. Alone Tonight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-09-11, 22:40:19
Damian Wilson - Part of me (live) (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1157794787)

Enjoy my friends!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-12, 07:55:16
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-11, 20:51:10np: Genesis - Duke

8. Alone Tonight

Everytime when I listen to an album of Genesis I go "This is their best album" but then I listen to another album and I say "This is their best album".
I don't know which album is the best, but Duke certainly is one of my favourites. I really like the keyboards and pianos on this one.
I'm going to listen to it right away, but first I want you all to listen to some samples of "Genesis For Two Grand Pianos". I think it's beautiful!

Genesis For Two Grand Pianos Vol. 1 (http://www.yngveguddal.com/genesisfortwogrand/genesis1/mp3.html)
The Fountain Of Salmacis
Mad Man Moon
Can-Utility And The Coastliners
One For The Vine
Down And Out
Duke's Travels
Evidence Of Autumn

Genesis For Two Grand Pianos Vol. 2 (http://www.yngveguddal.com/genesisfortwogrand/genesis2/mp3.html)
Me And Sarah Jane
Seven Stones
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
The Battle Of Epping Forest
Blood On The Rooftops
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
The Cinema Show



Now playing: Genesis - Duke - Behind The Lines
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-09-12, 08:17:46
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-09-11, 22:40:19
Damian Wilson - Part of me (live) (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1157794787)

Enjoy my friends!

Great, Appelmoes?? ! I simply love the man. What a beautiful voice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-09-12, 13:23:22
Savatage - Streets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-12, 15:07:56
OK I'm listening to something very... artistic now, very experimental.
I'm not sure if I like it. It would be great game-music that's for sure!

ProjeKct X - Heaven And Earth

My schoolteacher gave me a couple CDs to listen to and this was one of them.
The other two are:
Eloy - Time To Turn
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities - B.L.U.E Nights

I have NO IDEA what to expect, but I'm very curious!

To come back on the ProjeKct X, I'm now listening to some more of it, and it's really cool as background music actually! Not sure if I would want to listen to it while doing nothing... I would get bored I guess... But who knows!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-12, 17:47:21
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

10. Gone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-12, 18:10:20
DT - Score
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-09-12, 21:32:10
Marillion - Marbles By The Sea 2CD

Track: Ocean Clouds

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-12, 21:49:21
Shadowland - Through the looking glass

3. Dreams of the ferryman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-09-12, 22:14:16
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Can't remember where but i read that these guys never, i mean, Never did any concerts.  :o

I can't believe that.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-12, 22:34:47
Are they pulling a 'Milli Vanilli'?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-13, 07:35:59
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2006-09-12, 22:14:16
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Can't remember where but i read that these guys never, i mean, Never did any concerts.  :o

I can't believe that.  :o

Hmm Mike Baker did "Father" on Ayreon's The Human Equation eh?
He did it quite good!
So thanks to you I'm now listening to Shadow Gallery - The Dance Of Fools (on ProgArchives)
I didn't know this was so beautiful! I've never listened to Shadow Gallery before, but I'm now really interested!
Can't believe that they're called Progressive Metal though... It's very soft.
Maybe the next song is more heavy.

Why didn't they do any concerts? I mean, that Ayreon did no concerts I can understand with so many people on stage, but this is just a 5 man band I guess.


EDIT: I fell in love with The Dance Of Fools, oh man what a beautiful song! :'(

Is the whole album that good? :o Please fill me in on that! I really feel a money-spending-mood coming up! ;D
I hope I can still keep my promise not to buy anything the whole month... :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-09-13, 08:57:04
Blind Guardian all the way today! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-09-13, 20:01:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-09-13, 07:35:59
Hmm Mike Baker did "Father" on Ayreon's The Human Equation eh?
He did it quite good!

Yup, he did.  8)

Quote from: PHIs the whole album that good? :o Please fill me in on that! I really feel a money-spending-mood coming up! ;D
I hope I can still keep my promise not to buy anything the whole month... :(

The Dance Of Fools is from their first album. It's nice but it lacks real power due to the use of Mr. Drumcomputer.  :-\

You definitly should hear The Queen Of The City Of Ice though. Almost 18 minutes of pure heaven.  *horns*

After their first album they got themselves a 'real' drummer and that did them some good.  *horns*



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-09-14, 09:56:28
currently - Wolverine - Still

then - Demons & Wizards - Touched By The Crimson King
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-09-14, 16:08:06
Shadow Gallery's first album (with Dance of Fools) is a mix of final versions and demos and is, by the band's own admission, not up to par.  "Dance of Fools" is pretty good. To me, the opener sounds just like it was lifted from a Kansas tune.

"Queen" is a nice big slab of prog, no doubt, but there's a part toward the end, a female speaking, that ruins the whole thing. I'd like to hear them re-do that one. As for their other stuff, "Room V" is pretty good, but as a prog band, I'd have to put them 2nd-tier, overall. No comparison with Dream Theater or Arena, f'r instance.

While there's nothing on the SG web site about a current tour, the band has toured in the past, although perhaps never in Europe (they're a U.S. band).

Sometime check out their cover of Genesis' "Entangled" on a Genesis tribute album on Magna Carta records. Not bad.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-09-13, 20:01:02

The Dance Of Fools is from their first album. It's nice but it lacks real power due to the use of Mr. Drumcomputer.

You definitly should hear The Queen Of The City Of Ice though. Almost 18 minutes of pure heaven.

After their first album they got themselves a 'real' drummer and that did them some good.  *horns*




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-09-14, 16:33:08
Thanks kmorse! (and Maddox also of course!) I'll check it out definately! Good stuff.
Indeed not to compare with DT or Arena or any other Big-band, but still very good!

Within Temptation - Silent Force

5. Pale


Good music. Very song-orientated. Not much prog about it, but very heavy and gothic.
Gothic Metal?
After Prog-Metal I think Gothic Metal is the best Metal-output.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2006-09-14, 17:10:47
ELP Trilogy. The track Living Sin ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-09-14, 22:15:42
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
4. The Pursuit Of Excellence

Why do I recognise The Dubliners in it?
I listen too much to my dad's cd's...

The Dubliners are a nice irish folk kwartet, I really like it. I'm not ashamed at all.
In fact it partly has to do with childhood. My dad was listening to The Dubliners when I was 8 years old or something. Now I think they're quite good.
If my dad and I will ever form some kind of a band we would make Prog Folk, a very nice genre I must say!

About recognising something.
The beginning of Paintbox is making me think of (Don't Forget) To Breathe.
Anyone who thinks the same on this one?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-14, 22:33:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-09-14, 22:15:42
About recognising something.
The beginning of Paintbox is making me think of (Don't Forget) To Breathe.
Anyone who thinks the same on this one?
No, never noticed that and I know both songs very well. I will have to listen to them. But it would be very coincidentally. Nick Barrett writes most of the melody lines for Pendragon, Clive for Arena.

np: Pendragon - The Window Of Life

4. The Last Man on Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-09-14, 23:07:32
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-14, 22:33:14
No, never noticed that and I know both songs very well. I will have to listen to them. But it would be very coincidentally. Nick Barrett writes most of the melody lines for Pendragon, Clive for Arena.

np: Pendragon - The Window Of Life

4. The Last Man on Earth

I of course meant The Hanging Tree

(How can I be so dumb... ::))

And it's just for about 1,5 seconds really.


I'm now listening to a buzz... Don't know what it is, it comes from my headset. I'm not playing anything so I wonder what it is. It annoys me so much...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-15, 18:46:37
Threshold - Clone

7. Goodbye Mother Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-09-15, 19:07:38
Winterstrain - Return to the Mirror - Leon :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-15, 20:08:41
Genesis - Duke

10. Please Don't Ask
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-15, 21:50:50
MullMuzler - 2

Track: Stranger

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-15, 22:14:11
Joe Satriani - Flying In A Blue Dream

Track: The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-09-16, 10:43:59
np>> Andromeda - [Chimera (2006)  #01]: Periscope (6:12)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-16, 20:08:49
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2006-09-16, 10:43:59
np>> Andromeda - [Chimera (2006)  #01]: Periscope (6:12)

Nice album. It's starting to grow on me. It's not better than II = I and after the first spins i experienced some  :-\-feelings but the more i listen to it, the more i like it.

NP> Arena - Immortal?

Track: Chosen

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-09-17, 16:18:59
Today: IQ - The Seventh House and Genesis - Duke

np: 10CC & Godley & Creme - The Best Of

Track: Art for Art's sake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-17, 17:26:22
Circus Maximus - The First Capter

Track: Biosfear

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-18, 19:15:33
Frost* - Milliontown

2. No me no you
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-09-18, 20:38:07
Mark & Clark Band - Worn Down Piano

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-09-19, 16:45:26
np>> Ayreon - [Actual Fantasy Revisited #07] Back On Planet Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-19, 18:28:50
AlphaVille - Forever Young

6. Forever Young
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-09-19, 19:08:19
np>> Arena - [Pepper's Ghost #05] Tantalus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-19, 22:04:41
IQ - Dark Matter

Track: Harvest of Souls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-21, 17:32:53
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

*horns*  8)  *horns*  8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-21, 18:31:49
Toto - Falling in Between

2. Dying on my feet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-21, 19:02:01
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: The Light

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-09-21, 19:37:28
Alternative 4 by Anathema - lovely jubbly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-09-21, 20:01:56
Frost* - Milliontown - 02 - No Me No You

Yet again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-09-21, 20:50:38
Arena - Immortal?
6. Moviedrome

I've printed the lyrics and some sort of an analysis of this song on a paper. I'll bring it with me to school tomorrow and then my teacher for English will reproduce the paper and we'll be using the lyric for an English lesson! ;D
Can't wait! ;)

And now:

7. Fridays Dream

Beautiful! :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-22, 15:06:18
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-22, 16:30:35
Shadow Gallery again!

I indeed hope that they'll re-release the first album, 'cause I think it's GREAT!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-09-22, 20:13:50
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever!!!!!

Whoohoo isn't this GREAT or what! ;D (I'm talking about the album, I could do without the song...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-09-23, 12:40:11
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

1. Deep Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-09-23, 13:37:11
IQ - Dark Matter - 02 - Red Dust Shadow

Majestic track this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-09-23, 18:19:17
Ayreon - The Final Experiment (Acoustic Bonus CD)
4. Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy

I've just bought the album and I think this is one of my favourite songs on the bonus disc. Among many! ;D

EDIT: Dream Theater - Images And Words
2. Another Day

Beautiful! But is it true that Pull Me Under ends so abruptly?? It sounds so strange to me? Why did they do it that way??
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sat, 2006-09-23, 19:07:00
Circulus - Willow Tree

Frost - Black Light Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-09-24, 10:15:42
The Stranglers - Suite XVI - 03 - Bless You (Save You, Spare You, Damn You)

I thought the last album (Norfolk Coast) was a return to form....This is excellent. They might not be progressive rock but they definatly progress with each realease, which makes them progressive, and they rock, but still not prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-24, 13:52:40
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-09-23, 18:19:17

EDIT: Dream Theater - Images And Words
2. Another Day

Beautiful! But is it true that Pull Me Under ends so abruptly?? It sounds so strange to me? Why did they do it that way??

Don't worry. That's normal.  ;) By the way, what did you think about the intro? When i first heard it back in 1991 i was stunned.
It definitly changed my perspective to music. This was pure art.  *horns*

btw> now playing nothing. Just wanted to respond. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-24, 16:15:04
The Flower Kings - Retropolis

Track: Silent Sorrow   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-09-24, 17:25:58
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-24, 13:52:40
Don't worry. That's normal.
Ok, thanks! But... why? What were they thinking? "Let's make an abrupt ending so everybody will run to his cd-player, hahaha. We will get a lot of questions about this one in our interviews! Good fun!"  ???
Strange Americans. ;)

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-24, 13:52:40;) By the way, what did you think about the intro? When i first heard it back in 1991 i was stunned.
It definitly changed my perspective to music. This was pure art.  *horns*
Yeah I really like it! Absolutely, but still I think that the albums with Jordan are the best!

(And take a look at the booklet photos... yuck... :P ;D)


Listening to nothing, except for the music of The Sims 2 coming out from my little brother's room.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-09-24, 17:26:51
Today:
IQ - Ever
Alan Parsons - On Air
Coldplay - X & Y (best of)

np: Steely Dan - The very best of
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-24, 17:37:06
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-09-24, 17:25:58
Ok, thanks! But... why? What were they thinking? "Let's make an abrupt ending so everybody will run to his cd-player, hahaha. We will get a lot of questions about this one in our interviews! Good fun!"  ???

Well, not entirely. The song is about a guy who after a load of big problems, suddenly dies. The abrupt end symbolises the way he dies. So it's kind of a sad story.  ;)

Np. Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: March Of Mephisto

*horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-09-24, 17:46:53
We are chilling out this afternoon

The Carpenters - Gold (35th annirvesary edition) - 11 - This Masquerade

But we did have Contagion and Queen II on earlier.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-09-25, 12:01:07
Iced Earth all the way today *horns* *horns*

(currently on Tribute To The Gods)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-09-25, 20:08:00
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

np: Frost* - Milliontown

6. Milliontown  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2006-09-26, 16:45:38
Bruce Cockburn - "Sunwheel Dance"

next up - Steve Hackett "Wild Orchids"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-09-26, 18:49:00
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

np: Asia - Aria

track: Desire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Tue, 2006-09-26, 22:03:03
Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)

Now Playing - Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered) - Insomnia

Queued - The Nice - Rondo
                Marillion - He Knows
               IQ - Wrong Side of Weird
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-26, 22:07:36
I've been playing: Roine Stolt - Wallstreet Voodoo

Gets better and better. But still to get used to.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-26, 22:30:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-09-26, 22:07:36
I've been playing: Roine Stolt - Wallstreet Voodoo

Gets better and better. But still to get used to.
Is it like the Flower Kings? (Just like Kaipa is?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-27, 08:59:26
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-09-26, 22:30:47
Is it like the Flower Kings? (Just like Kaipa is?)

Ehhmm for as far as I know (and I have heard some bits but not enough of FK) it doesn't sound like the Flower Kings. Wallstreet Voodoo is really bluesy, but there are some bits that could be Flower Kings. Neal Morse sings on some tracks too, really cool actually.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-09-27, 13:39:17
Spineshank - The Height Of Callousness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Wed, 2006-09-27, 15:35:57
John Young  Life Underground, Last one home. Anyone that hasnt heard any of this mans work. I cant recommend him highly enough. Hes an extremely talented singer/songwriter and has written alot of stuff for John Wetton and Fish. He plays in the Bonnie Tyler band and is touring keyboard player with The Scorpions, as well as having his own band. Check him out guys!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2006-09-27, 16:35:33
Steve Hackett - Wild Orchids (again)

This is Hackett's best CD -- ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-09-27, 18:38:39
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-09-27, 08:59:26
Ehhmm for as far as I know (and I have heard some bits but not enough of FK) it doesn't sound like the Flower Kings. Wallstreet Voodoo is really bluesy, but there are some bits that could be Flower Kings. Neal Morse sings on some tracks too, really cool actually.
Neal? Ok, I'll buy it ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-27, 20:48:32
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-09-27, 18:38:39
Neal? Ok, I'll buy it ;D

I can't believe you didn't know that...
I check all prog websites I know almost everyday!
And when you check progwereld.org (dutch only) you can see that Roine Stolt's album is here: http://www.progwereld.org/cd-recensies/stoltroine.htm
Check the review and come back to me when you've decided.

've been listening It Bites - Once Around The World today.
All tracks are amazingly good. Kino opened my eyes to this band. Can't wait to hear more from these guys (with the mighty new guitarist!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-09-27, 20:50:55
np>> Porcupine Tree - [In Absentia (2002)  #04]: The Sound Of Muzak (5:00)

Did I already mention it? I saw them live last Saturday, and it was friggin' AMAZING! The first set (around 50 minutes or so) consisted of unreleased, even unRECORDED material. I loved it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-09-27, 21:49:57
That's cool Peter!!
The Porcupine Tree gig in Holland is sold out... :-[ Who's got my ticket? I'll punch him in the face for that!

;)

By the way, In Absentia is my favourite PT album. I think I prefer it over (the also amazing!!) Deadwing.
And now they've released a remastered double disc of Stupid Dream? Is it good? I might buy it if it is.

My dad let me listen to a song of Angel. It sounded good, a bit like PC-Genesis and It Bites with something else.
Any Angel listeners here?

I need to get my dad listen to the new Prog. He likes Porcupine Tree and Ray Wilson, and I think he doesn't dislike IQ.
But other than that he only listens to Genesis and his horizon is ****ing small... Anything that comes close to Genesis he says: "What a Genesis rip-off" and anything that doesn't come close to Genesis he says: "Nah, I don't like it, it's too heavy" (or something like that). Still he says he is a progger, but when I ask him to name some good music he names the hits of Genesis and some other hits of other bands...

Too bad some one can get converted to pop so easily... I hope I'll be a progger for ever. ;D

Now I feel the urge to play In Absentia, but I can't find the disc and it's also not on my harddisk anymore...
Got to think of something else...

Ayreon then... The Final Experiment! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-28, 00:24:18
Porcupine Tree - Gravity Eyelids

The last tunes for today.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2006-09-28, 17:20:43
Fancied something a bit heavier so Dream Theaters Octavarium......Panic Attack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-09-28, 18:34:26
Wetton & Downes - Icon

1. Let me go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-28, 18:52:11
Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE

Track: The Stretch

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-09-28, 23:03:31
Dream Theater - Acoustic Dreams

Track: Wait For Sleep

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-09-29, 13:37:09
Still Remains - Of Love and Lunacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Fri, 2006-09-29, 22:45:39
Francis Dunnery - Tall Blonde Hellicopter

1) 48 Hours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-30, 00:11:43
Transatlantic - Duel With The Devil

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-09-30, 13:06:48
Mostly Autumn - Answer the Question (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-30, 17:49:16
Frost* - Milliontown

Track: The Other Me

8)


Even my wife likes this album. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-01, 12:33:40
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue

Tracks: In Earnest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-10-01, 17:50:19
Songs from the Lions cage. It lives in my hi fi in the cd 2 slot!! Midas Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-01, 20:23:54
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg: Old Bridge, New Jersey 1996

Track: CD I - Peruvian Skies

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-10-01, 20:58:52
Today:
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
Pendragon - The Window of Life (remastered)
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

np: Run DMC & Aerosmith - Walk this way
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-10-02, 05:42:40
Damian Wilson - Disciple :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-10-02, 09:47:26
Scar Symmetry - Symmetric In Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-10-02, 13:21:09
Ayreon - The Human Equation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Fury on Mon, 2006-10-02, 17:23:45
Loreena McKennitt - The Book of Secrets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-02, 22:15:35
Lacuna Coil - Comalies

Track: Daylight Dancer   

*horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-10-03, 13:12:57
np>> Guns N' Roses - [Use Your Illusion I (1991)  #10]: November Rain (8:57)

'tis windy and rainy outside, I'm a bit ill and in bed, so quite sad all in all, had to find something fitting this emotion... another one that brings a tear in my eye...  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-03, 18:57:29
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

4. The Days of Our Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-10-03, 22:07:15
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2006-10-03, 13:12:57
np>> Guns N' Roses - [Use Your Illusion I (1991)  #10]: November Rain (8:57)

'tis windy and rainy outside, I'm a bit ill and in bed, so quite sad all in all, had to find something fitting this emotion... another one that brings a tear in my eye...  :-\
And it's not even November yet ;)

NP -> Evenescence - Give unto me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-03, 22:25:38
Minds Eye - Walking On H20

Track: Mrs. Clair Voyance   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-10-04, 09:03:40
Kamelot day today - (Eternity through to Black Halo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-05, 13:47:11
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

Track: Ghostdancers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-10-05, 14:02:21
Pendragon - Masquarade Overture

I bought it today! (11,95 euros)
GREAT stuff, glad I bought it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-05, 17:01:21
Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: Blackwater Park

*horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns*  (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif) *horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2006-10-05, 17:46:03
The Visitor.... cant remember the bands name! Elea ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-10-05, 17:46:45
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-05, 17:01:21
Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: Blackwater Park

*horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)  *horns*  (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif) *horns* (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/headbangsmiley.gif)

Maddox , with that and Pallas you could become my best friend  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-05, 18:31:40
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-10-05, 17:46:45
Maddox , with that and Pallas you could become my best friend  :D

8) (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/231.gif)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-10-06, 10:11:43
The new Amplifier album - Insider - it's stunning  :o 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-10-06, 10:20:28
I've listened to And Then There Were Three by the mighty Genesis.
It was kind of funny to see that the best songs on there were written by Tony Banks. Tony Banks is the man! ::)

And now I'm listening to IQ's Dark Matter.

Cool.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-10-06, 10:21:41
Pallas - The Dreams of Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-10-06, 11:52:05
Coheed & Cambria - In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-10-06, 16:20:43
I'm playing this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3QWSCtAE7Q

Whoa!!!
There are a lot more Jem Godfreys in the world than I thought...
Amazing, I'm off to practise now! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-06, 20:37:14
Ayreon - The Final Experiment re-issue

Track: Awareness   

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-06, 23:46:17
Fish - Sunsets On Empire

Track: The Perception Of Johnny Punter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-10-07, 10:56:18
Cool new icon Maddox!

Np -> Stream of Passion - Deciever *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:28:59
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-10-07, 10:56:18
Cool new icon Maddox!


Thanx.  8)

NP> Blof - Umoja

Track: Vreemde Wegen

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:43:03
Yeah, maybe I should change my picture too.

Yesterday I played Bridge Across Forever by Transatlantic while I was drinking a little glass of 40% with my dad. He liked it. And the music too.

Now: Dream Theater - Octavarium
1. The Root Of It All

No alcohol and no dad in my room, it would be deadly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:52:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:43:03
Yeah, maybe I should change my picture too.

You can always use this one  ;D (http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4710/alien3rs.jpg)  ;)

Np> The same as a few minutes ago: Blof - Umoja





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:59:16
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-07, 13:52:10
You can always this one  ;D (http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4710/alien3rs.jpg)  ;)

Np> The same as a few minutes ago: Blof - Umoja

Good idea! But I'll alter it a bit! ;) Thanks!


EDIT: I forgot:
Dream Theater - Octavarium
4. I Walk Beside You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-07, 15:15:51
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-07, 16:50:41
np>> End Of Green - [Dead End Dreaming (2005)  #02]: Dead End Hero (3:30)

also, very nice the video to the song: http://www.summer-breeze.de/video/EOG_DEH_480x360.mov
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-07, 16:54:01
np>> Katatonia - [The Great Cold Distance (2006)  #04]: My Twin (3:41)

grrrrrr
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-07, 16:55:32
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
1. Blackest Eyes
It still remains one of the best Porcupine Tree songs I've heard. It's got everything I want.

And now:
2. Trains
It still remains one of the best Porcupine Tree songs I've heard. It's got everything I want.

What? Oh.. hehehe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-07, 17:00:00
Pendragon - And now everybody to the stage (live cd)

cd 1, track 3: Guardian Of My Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-07, 18:52:58
Andromeda - Chimera

Track: 01 - Periscope

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-07, 21:16:27
Lighthouse Family - Postcards From Heaven
6. High

"We are gonna be forever, you and me."

Wow, this song brings me back to my childhood. :'( Beautiful popsong!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-08, 01:53:05
Neal Morse - One

Track: 08 - Reunion

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-10-08, 02:19:33
Procol Harem - A Whiter Shade of Pale 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-08, 10:20:55
The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker

Track: 01 - Last Minute On Earth

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-10-08, 10:52:04
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-10-08, 02:19:33
Procol Harem - A Whiter Shade of Pale 8)

LOL, that's a good one :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-08, 14:09:04
Playing alot of music today:

NP> Avantasia - The Metal Opera

Track: 02 - Reach Out For The Light

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-10-08, 16:19:32
SoP Feat. Damian Wilson - Into the Black Hole
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-10-08, 20:27:22
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-10-08, 16:19:32
SoP Feat. Damian Wilson - Into the Black Hole

SoP Feat. Damian Wilson & Muse - Into the Supermassive Black Hole

Not funny...

Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
5. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-08, 22:02:04
Shadow Gallery - Room V

Track: 03 - The Andromeda Strain



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-10-09, 08:59:17
Trivium - The Crusade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-10-09, 10:49:26
Just finished - Metallica - Kill 'Em All

Now playing - Metallica - Ride The Lightning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-09, 11:11:12
Arena - Contagion

16. Ascension
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-10-09, 11:48:30
Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-09, 12:55:11
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-10-09, 16:42:20
Yes - Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 17:25:20
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-10-09, 16:42:20
Yes - Drama

Yes, drama indeed... ;)

Michael W. Smith - The Second Decade
2. Missing Person

I know, not prog. But a very nice song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-09, 18:14:08
Soundbytes of the new Rocket Scientists album 'Revolution Road'

http://www.thetank.com/rsrr.htm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 19:22:18
Hey! That's not bad at all! :)

Too bad there's no full song for download there.


Now playing:

Kino - Kiss Like Judas (It Bites) a fan record mp3, don't know how I got it though... Bad quality but very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:09:28
The Nice - Diamond Blue Hard Apples of the Moon

The Nice - Rondo

ELP - Trilogy


(In an Emerson mood today, I guess)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:28:31
Kevin Moore - Graveyard Mountain Home

Track: White Robe

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:42:26
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:28:31
Kevin Moore - Graveyard Mountain Home

Track: White Robe



What do you think of it?
I think it's quite... strange, and I don't like it that much. I think (from what I've heard of it) I like his previous albums better.
I absolutely love OSI by the way, so Kevin has it in him, that's for sure.

A.C.T - Last Epic

Silence and all the other albums will be available through InsideOut soon! I hope I'll have enough money by then...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:58:50
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:42:26
What do you think of it?
I think it's quite... strange, and I don't like it that much. I think (from what I've heard of it) I like his previous albums better.
I absolutely love OSI by the way, so Kevin has it in him, that's for sure.


It's indeed a strange album. Not the prog i usually listen to but very recognisable. It's what you'd expect from Mr. Moore. It kinda reminds me of Free, though i must say that this one is a bit better. The only thing concearning me is the amount of tracks. Eight to ten songs would be perfect but fourteen is a bit too much.  :-\

Liked Dead Air For Radios though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:54:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-06, 23:46:17
Fish - Sunsets On Empire

Track: The Perception Of Johnny Punter

Once again i bow to your superior prog taste oh great one  *horns*  Its awesome live as well

Currently listeninf to Looking outside inside by Anathema from A fine day to exit - simply awesome  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:58:28
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:54:55
Once again i bow to your superior prog taste oh great one  *horns* 

Oh, please, stop.  :-[

;)

Quote from: funksterCurrently listeninf to Looking outside inside by Anathema from A fine day to exit - simply awesome  8)

A very nice choice, Mr. Funkster.  *horns*

NP> Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: 02 - Postcard To God
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:09:31
Ironically I'm listening to Graveyard Mountain Home now. :P

And via chromakey.com

At this time of the day I can REALLY appreciate it. So that's a big plus for me now.
Also, I feel very tired and not so well. I feel a bit 'unreal'. So this music works better for me than anything widdly widdly or bombastic like Dream Theater or any other prog for that matter.

In that way Kevin really is a genious.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:53:44
A natural disaster by Anathema - Moody and atmospeheric almost gothic in parts.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 23:17:25
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:09:31
Ironically I'm listening to Graveyard Mountain Home now. :P

And via chromakey.com

At this time of the day I can REALLY appreciate it. So that's a big plus for me now.
Also, I feel very tired and not so well. I feel a bit 'unreal'. So this music works better for me than anything widdly widdly or bombastic like Dream Theater or any other prog for that matter.

In that way Kevin really is a genious.

In many ways he is. He's got this attitude over him like "f*** you, i play/create whatever i want and don't really care if you like it or not". That's a feeling that i encourage. Making music without any consideration what the masses would like to hear. The downside is that with this attitude you don't earn a lot of money, i guess. With OSI i think that the first album was more a Matheos-kind of album and Free is more Kevin's thingy.

Which makes me think that he never really fit in Dream Theater :-\ though he made some amazing tracks with DT.  *horns*

NP> Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray

Track: 07 - Pt VII

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-10, 18:36:28
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-10-10, 20:50:52
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-10, 18:36:28
Frost* - Milliontown

Good boy, here, have a cookie!
*throws cookie*

Now playing:
Blackfield - Blackfield - Blackfield.

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-10, 23:36:19
Dio - Dream Evil

Track: 07 - I Could Have Been A Dreamer

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

No mather how old/young you are, stuff like this has to be appreciated.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-10-11, 11:44:07
WASP- The Crimson Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-10-11, 12:47:16
Trivium - The Crusade (again!!) *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-10-11, 16:16:36
Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-10-11, 16:25:48
np>> Nightwish - [Century Child #02] End Of All Hope     *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-11, 19:15:08
IQ - Stage (DVD)

track: Harvest of Souls  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-10-11, 19:25:16
Metal Gear Solid 2: Documix Fan Soundtrack
19. Intermission II

Whoa! I need to save some money for a PS2 (or save more money for a PS3...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-10-11, 22:29:58
Dragonfly - Naissance de la Libellule -> Silent Scream 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-10-11, 23:22:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-10-11, 19:25:16
Metal Gear Solid 2: Documix Fan Soundtrack
19. Intermission II

Whoa! I need to save some money for a PS2 (or save more money for a PS3...)

I have been saying that for the past four years now and still don't have a PS2.  :-\

NP> Background noise from my computer.

In short: I'm going to bed.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-10-12, 06:08:55
Credo - Rhetoric - 06 - The Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-10-12, 07:13:14
Arena - Live & Life CD1 - 11 - Cutting The Cards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: cabo on Thu, 2006-10-12, 08:19:00
Rat Race from the album Its personal by City Boy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-10-12, 17:56:27
Landmarq - Solitary Witness

2. Forever Young
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-10-12, 18:01:07
np>> Sylvan - [Artificial Paradise #09] Artificial Paradise (20:17)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-12, 20:11:13
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2006-10-12, 18:01:07
np>> Sylvan - [Artificial Paradise #09] Artificial Paradise (20:17)

:o Wow. Is there a real epic on it? I'm soo glad.  ;D Friday, here i come.  *horns*

NP> Threshold - Critical Mass

Track: 04 - Fragmentation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-10-13, 04:34:42
Masquerade Overture by Pendragon plus Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-10-13, 09:34:26
Porcupine Tree - Stars Die: The Delerium Years

Track: Nine Cats
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2006-10-13, 10:04:30
IQ - Dark Matter - 02 - Red Dust Shadow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-10-13, 10:24:59
currently just finishing - Amon Amarth - Fate Of Norns

got lined up for the rest of the day:- Insomnium, Graveworm, Primordial, Moonspell, Swallow The Sun, Nile, Nightwish & Trivium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-10-13, 18:41:21
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Landmarq - Solitary Witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-13, 21:26:43
Kamelot - Karma

Track: 03 - Wings of Despair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2006-10-13, 23:14:34
Dokken - Back for the attack *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-10-14, 00:13:19
Green Day - Basket Case 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-14, 14:38:34
Rocket Scientists - Earthbound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-14, 15:11:51
So far today played.....

The Stranglers - Black And White
The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus
Toyah - Sheep Farming In Barnet
IQ - Dark Matter
Fish - Return To Childhood
Kate Bush - The Kick Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:12:13
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 01 - Deep Inside

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Me like it.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:25:49
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:12:13
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 01 - Deep Inside

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Me like it.  8)

me like it, too :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:27:24
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:25:49
me like it, too :P

*ola*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-15, 16:45:51
Frost* - Milliontown

Track: 06 - Milliontown

Wonder if PH enjoyed the concert? Well, PH. Did you? I bet you did.  ;)  *horns*

Edit: just read that JJII went to the concert too. Well, guys: Did you like it?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-10-15, 23:55:46
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-14, 14:38:34
Rocket Scientists - Earthbound

Wow!

Is this a new album? I've only got "Oblivion days" which I love.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-16, 09:46:12
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-15, 16:45:51
Frost* - Milliontown

Track: 06 - Milliontown

Wonder if PH enjoyed the concert? Well, PH. Did you? I bet you did.  ;)  *horns*

Edit: just read that JJII went to the concert too. Well, guys: Did you like it?



It was the best concert ever!
(And that means it was better than the Kino gig and Ray Wilson gig.)

Pictures will follow!

But for now I'll give you guys this link (my dad helped me with it, sooo...)

http://paco.hagonline.nl/

I look a bit stupid there. But the Frost* guys were great!
I even gave Jem Godfrey a present for his birthday last week. And the present will be on his weblog soon. He promised! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Mon, 2006-10-16, 11:03:59
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-10-15, 23:55:46
Wow!

Is this a new album? I've only got "Oblivion days" which I love.

No, Earthbound is also old. I've got both albums.  ;) The new album which came out this year is called "Revolution Road".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-16, 14:44:31
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-10-15, 23:55:46
Wow!

Is this a new album? I've only got "Oblivion days" which I love.
Earthbound is the debut album of the Rocket Scientists.  I also have the studio albums 'Oblivion Days' and 'Brutal Architecture', both are great! And I have the live cd 'Earth Below and Sky above'. I have ordered the new album 'Revolution Road', it's a double cd, hope that it will arrive soon!  *horns*

np: Arrow Rock Radio - 10cc - The things we do for love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-16, 21:30:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-10-16, 09:46:12

http://paco.hagonline.nl/


Great pic, PH.  :D

Marillion - Seasons End

Track: 01 - The King Of Sunset Town

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-10-17, 12:46:33
Dark Tranquility - Damage Done
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2006-10-17, 13:37:21
Frost* - Live at Zeche Carl Essen, Germany October 12, 2006 - Milliontown


This is beyond awesome.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-10-17, 13:48:48
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun

Track: Shesmovedon


This was my least favourite album of their's until recently but it's now grown on me to the point where I'm listening to it non-stop  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-17, 18:52:04
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

5. Pane of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-17, 18:57:17
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-17, 18:52:04
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

5. Pane of Truth

Now that's coincidence:

NP> Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Track: 03 - In Chains

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-17, 22:16:50
Shadow Gallery - Room V Special Edition

Track: CD II 05 - Floydian Memories

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-17, 22:24:44
Jean-Michel Jarre - Aero (DTS sound  8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Wed, 2006-10-18, 12:44:06
Dance of Ranyart - Jon Anderson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-18, 18:51:35
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

1. Moviedrome  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-10-18, 20:17:31
Opeth - Blackwater Park 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-10-19, 10:55:13
Enchant - Live At Last

Track: CD I 04 - Under Fire

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-10-19, 15:05:52
I'm listening to some pop-ish music... :-[
;)

Simon Collins - Time For Truth
3. Reason

Not really that bad, but I prefer the music of his dad.

http://www.simoncollins.net/sightandsound.php

His voice is somewhat the same, don't you think?


Anyway, I'm gonna watch SCORE by Dream Theater in a minute now. And I'll make some nice cheese sandwiches to enjoy it even more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2006-10-19, 16:33:00
The Shattered Room. Im getting re aquainted with Pepper's Ghost after a few weeks break!! Still got Songs From the Lions Cage in the cd player though. Must have been in there since the Sheffield gig last year..... more or less!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-10-19, 20:23:12
np>> Katatonia - [The Great Cold Distance (2006)  #04]: My Twin (3:41)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-10-20, 11:01:32
Just finished: Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one (love this one!)

np: Pendragon - Not Of This World

Track: Dance of the seven veils
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-20, 12:42:24
Andromeda - Chimera

Track: 01 - Periscope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-20, 20:54:05
Anathema - A Natural Disaster

Track: 01 - Harmonium

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-21, 11:56:11
IQ - Dark Matter - 05 - Harvest of Souls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-21, 13:50:01
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-21, 11:56:11
IQ - Dark Matter - 05 - Harvest of Souls
8)

Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road

track: Sky is Falling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-21, 13:55:27
Dark Matter....one of the best albums ever!

NP - Arena - 10 Years on - 10 - Solomon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-21, 14:41:14
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-21, 13:55:27
Dark Matter....one of the best albums ever!

NP - Arena - 10 Years on - 10 - Solomon

I received my copy today.Just listened to it once but it sounds pretty good.

NP> Symphony X - The Divine Wings Of Tragedy

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2006-10-21, 14:55:09
Woohoo!! Got my copy today too of the new Arena cd. Sounds great.....Butterfly Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-10-22, 03:27:29
Hey! I'm online to late and I'm playing a song that's messing up my feelings!

Evanescence - Anywhere *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-10-22, 16:30:47
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-22, 22:02:21
Pain Of Salvation - Remedy Lane

Track: 03 - Fandango
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-10-22, 22:02:55
Quote from: Proglady on Mon, 2006-10-16, 11:03:59
No, Earthbound is also old. I've got both albums.  ;) The new album which came out this year is called "Revolution Road".

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-16, 14:44:31
Earthbound is the debut album of the Rocket Scientists.  I also have the studio albums 'Oblivion Days' and 'Brutal Architecture', both are great! And I have the live cd 'Earth Below and Sky above'. I have ordered the new album 'Revolution Road', it's a double cd, hope that it will arrive soon!  *horns*

:o

There is much I don't know... :-X

*scuttles out to browse the shops*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-10-23, 09:04:09
Arena - 10 Years On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-24, 20:30:18
The Flower Kings - Flower Power

Track: CD 2, 01 - Deaf, Numb and Blind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-24, 22:42:00
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: 01 - The Light

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-25, 17:07:57
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-10-25, 20:21:24
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Track: 04 - Stranger In Your Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-10-27, 18:00:11
In my car: Arena - The Visitor

np: Pendragon - The Window of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-27, 21:27:52
One of the best releases (yet) in 2006:

Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: 02 - Postcard To God
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-28, 18:40:07
Genesis - Calling All Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-28, 19:33:19
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-28, 18:40:07
Genesis - Calling All Stations

Ahh yes, great stuff!

Yesterday I played some CDs on a party:

- Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
- Neal Morse - ?
- Ray Wilson - Change
- Anthony Phillips - Field Day

And now I'm playing:
Frank Klepacki - Storm Coming (as heard on his own website)
It's one of the more background ambient pieces in the C&C: Tiberian Sun game.
Ahh yes, great stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-28, 20:17:32
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-10-28, 23:57:15
I was listening (again) to ProgArchives music.
This time I was selecting good music from the Art Rock-section.

Some tracks that caught my attention:
Chain - Cities Part 1
Enchant - Under Fire
Ère G - Infantes
Garden Wall - The Bride Of The Wind
Some Gentle Giant tracks
Happy The Man - The Muse Awakens
New Machine - Blood In The Ocean
Pineapple Thief - Remember Us
And last but not least: Pure Reason Revolution - Voices In Winter/In The Realms Of The Divine
And one from Experimental/Post-Rock: 65daysofstatic - Retreat! Retreat! (which is very full in sound... but I like it! I think...)

Wow, some good and some very good music here!
I know that some of them are well known, but I was wondering if some of you know more about (one of) these bands?
I'm interested now. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-10-29, 09:49:52
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-10-28, 23:57:15
I was listening (again) to ProgArchives music.
This time I was selecting good music from the Art Rock-section.

Some tracks that caught my attention:
Chain - Cities Part 1
Enchant - Under Fire
Ère G - Infantes
Garden Wall - The Bride Of The Wind
Some Gentle Giant tracks
Happy The Man - The Muse Awakens
New Machine - Blood In The Ocean
Pineapple Thief - Remember Us
And last but not least: Pure Reason Revolution - Voices In Winter/In The Realms Of The Divine
And one from Experimental/Post-Rock: 65daysofstatic - Retreat! Retreat! (which is very full in sound... but I like it! I think...)

Wow, some good and some very good music here!
I know that some of them are well known, but I was wondering if some of you know more about (one of) these bands?
I'm interested now. ;D

Actually, out of all these, I only know material from Pure Reason Revolution. That track you mention there is from their current album "The Dark Third" which I immediately bought after hearing only a few tunes from it. It' superb. Gets my full recommendation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-29, 13:57:12
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life & Death

Track: 05 - The Longest Day



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Sun, 2006-10-29, 19:09:22
The Nice - Rondo
King Crimson - Pictures of a City
Sylvan - This WOrld is not for me

And the playlist continues here in the studio....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-29, 21:58:18
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through

Track: 01 - The Winning Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-10-30, 08:29:42
Coheed & Cambria - The Second Stage Turbine Blade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-10-30, 09:36:59
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Deadwing #02] Shallow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-30, 19:14:31
Frost* - Milliontown  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-30, 19:34:12
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-30, 19:14:31
Frost* - Milliontown  *ola*

Yeah, as a last tribute...

I've been playing that the whole day I think... WITH the free mp3s Jem gave us through his website.
Sad, sad, sad. :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-30, 20:23:50
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-10-30, 19:34:12
Yeah, as a last tribute...

I've been playing that the whole day I think... WITH the free mp3s Jem gave us through his website.
Sad, sad, sad. :(

It is quite ironic. They probably will be voted in any prog-poll for best newcomer of the year yet they took a rain check so to speak.  :-\

I'm with you, guys.  *horns*

NP> Frost* - MillionTown

Track: 01 - Hyperventilate

8)  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-10-31, 14:44:46
Will be Kamelot - Karma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-10-31, 15:11:37
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-10-31, 14:44:46
Will be Kamelot - Karma

Aww man! You broke the chain! >:( ;D

Ah well...

No Name - 4

I think it's brilliant! What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-10-31, 16:24:25
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-10-31, 15:11:37
Aww man! You broke the chain! >:( ;D

Ah well...

No Name - 4

I think it's brilliant! What do you guys think?
Awesome. I'm going to play that too!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-31, 22:12:58
Opeth - Damnation

Track: 01 - Windowpane

One of the best, if not, the best rock/metal ballads i've ever heard. This is a pearl. Plain and extraordinary.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-11-01, 21:50:04
Andromeda - Chimera

Track: 01 - Periscope

Awesome.  :) This album will end up high in my year list.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-11-01, 21:51:23
Spock's beard - Snow

Ah, those good ol' Neal-days :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-11-02, 12:08:54
Circle II Circle - Burden Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-02, 18:13:54
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-02, 20:23:21
Camel - Rajaz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-11-02, 20:34:00
np>> End Of Green - [Dead End Dreaming (2005)  #02]: Dead End Hero (3:30)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-11-02, 21:30:47
Porcupine Tree - Signify

Track: 01 - BornLiveDie

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-03, 12:14:24
IQ - Dark Matter

1. Sacred Sound  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-03, 14:23:03
Pendragon - The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-11-03, 15:11:31
Today I played (when my dad was in the same room) Porcupine Tree - In Absentia 'till the 9th track.
Then I quickly switched to Songs From The Lion's Cage and played it till the end.

After that, my dad said: "Yes, I always told you that Porcupine Tree was good."
"No dad, that was Arena."
"Oh... Really? Well it was good anyway!"

Normally he hates it when I play Arena. Hehehehe ;D
But this time he was humming along and toetapping. :)

And with good reason!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-03, 18:39:37
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-11-03, 15:11:31
Today I played (when my dad was in the same room) Porcupine Tree - In Absentia 'till the 9th track.
Then I quickly switched to Songs From The Lion's Cage and played it till the end.

After that, my dad said: "Yes, I always told you that Porcupine Tree was good."
"No dad, that was Arena."
"Oh... Really? Well it was good anyway!"

Normally he hates it when I play Arena. Hehehehe ;D
But this time he was humming along and toetapping. :)

And with good reason!
I think it's time to take him to an Arena gig. Just tell him that you are going to a Porcupine Tree gig  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-11-03, 22:44:31
Kino - Picture

Track: 01 - Losers Day Parade

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-11-04, 13:35:15
GPS - Window To The Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2006-11-04, 15:11:34
Solomon ....Ten years on
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-11-04, 16:32:01
Everon - Bridge - Bridge

From ProgArchives. ;D

Sounds good!!
Does someone know more about this band? :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-04, 19:33:18
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-11-04, 16:32:01
Everon - Bridge - Bridge

From ProgArchives. ;D

Sounds good!!
Does someone know more about this band? :)

Hmm Everon. I believe that i have an album of them somewhere. I believe it was Paradoxes. A couple of years ago they released Bridge and Flesh. Personally i don't like the singer's voice but music wise it's ok, though it ends with that. Not my cup of tea.  :-\

NP> Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Track: The bonus-track: 09 - Soldier Of Fortune

The music of Opeth is a one of a kind and probably the best in metal land. Though i prefer the clean vocals the album is marvelous and ended at no. 1 of my year list of 2005.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-11-04, 21:13:08
np>> End Of Green - [Dead End Dreaming (2005)  #02]: Dead End Hero (3:30)

Man, this track is truly amazing, can't stop listening to it, gotta do it at least twice or thrice a day :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-11-04, 23:21:41
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy

2. The Abbey of Synn  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-11-05, 22:35:09
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear
1. Script For A Jester's Tear

Yup, this is indeed pure class.
I begin to think that Marillion's first couple of albums are indeed a must-buy for a progger.
Too bad I don't have money... Hmm... I got to inform my family and friends on my birthday presents...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:50:40
have played........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

next .................Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

and then............Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

followed by.........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

(I like this album!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:59:22
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:50:40
have played........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

next .................Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

and then............Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

followed by.........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

(I like this album!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)

I guess you like it then?

NP - The Stranglers - Suite XVI - 07 - Bless You (Save You, Spare You, Damn You)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-11-06, 15:18:16
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:50:40
have played........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

next .................Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

and then............Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

followed by.........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

Is the album that hard to understand, that you have to listen to it four times before you like it?


Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:50:40(I like this album!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)
Oh sorry.

I'm listening to my keyboard.
I just played and recorded a nice bit of keyboards in the style of Nolan & Wakeman and I'm very proud of it.
Hopefully I'll be able to record a CD one day. Sometimes I'm full of inspiration and the ideas flow like a flushing toilet.
On the other hand, when I look back at some of the things I recorded I think that I could've stayed in bed longer...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2006-11-06, 17:24:26
Ten years on (again)...... Empire of a thousand days.  Love Robs version of this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-06, 19:03:20
Pendragon - The Jewel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-11-06, 19:16:22
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-06, 14:50:40
have played........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

next .................Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

and then............Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

followed by.........Circle II Circle - Burden Of Proof

(I like this album!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)

Now, you've listened to it at least four times, and still didn't realize that it's actually "Burden of TRUTH".... tsk tsk tsk... too much Metal, I'd say, then. Go see your otorhinolaryngologist.... (had to look this up in a dictionary :) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 07:37:34
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-11-06, 19:16:22
Now, you've listened to it at least four times, and still didn't realize that it's actually "Burden of TRUTH".... tsk tsk tsk... too much Metal, I'd say, then. Go see your otorhinolaryngologist.... (had to look this up in a dictionary :) )

Otorhinolaryngologist.
Brilliant word, gotta use it for a progressive lyric somewhere.
It's like the supernatural anaesthetist but different.
I like the word otorhinolaryngologist. The ear, nose and throat doctor. ;D

EDIT: Am I posting this in the Now Playing Thread? ???
Hmmm, gotta think of something that I'm listening to then...

I'm definately in a Nolan & Wakeman mood.
Jabberwocky's on.
3. Dangerous World

Beautiful chorus sung by Tracy Hitchings. Too bad I can't hear what she's singing at some places. And I don't have the CD so I can't look it up...

*something I can't understand*
You carried me when I was weak
Lying on the ground
*something I can't understand*
You carried me when I was sick
weeping on the ground
*something I can't understand*
You followed me when I was lost
No more selfcontrol
*something I can't understand*
You followed me when I was *something*
My tears fell in dust

When I was listening to this yesterday, a tear rolled over my cheek. No joke. It's such an emotional song! Tracy Hitchings is by far the best female (prog)vocalist I know.
I'm so looking forward to the next N&W project, I'm sure Tracy's on there!
But first I'll buy the Landmarq DVD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-07, 08:27:41
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-11-06, 19:16:22
Now, you've listened to it at least four times, and still didn't realize that it's actually "Burden of TRUTH".... tsk tsk tsk... too much Metal, I'd say, then.

Ah, yes, that made me look like a right ar*e then didn't it - DOH!!

.......actually, it was just a test to see if anyone here would spot the deliberate mistake!!! (have I climbed out of my self-dug hole yet?!)

For all you guys who like their (prog) rock hard - try out Circle II Circle - (if you like latter day Savatage with Zak then you'll love this, as it's his band. This (Burden Of Truth ) is their third album now and is their best - the other two albums being Watching In Silence, and The Middle Of Nowhere

Going to be playing something a bit different in a mo......Insomnium - 'Above The Weeping World'
followed by some Moonspell - 'Memorial' and 'Sin/Pecado'

Peter...... all album titles believed to be correct!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-07, 08:58:22
[quote author=PH link=topic=15.msg17940#msg17940 date=1162881454
I'm definately in a Nolan & Wakeman mood.
Jabberwocky's on.
3. Dangerous World

Beautiful chorus sung by Tracy Hitchings. Too bad I can't hear what she's singing at some places. And I don't have the CD so I can't look it up...
[/quote]

It all began with this
You carried me when I was weak
Lying on the ground
It all began with this
You carried me when I was sick
Weeping on the ground
It all began with this
You followed me when I was lost
No more self control
It all began with this
You followed me when I was blind
My tears fell in the dust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 09:04:38
Ah thanks! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 09:19:03
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-07, 08:27:41
For all you guys who like their (prog) rock hard - try out Circle II Circle - (if you like latter day Savatage with Zak then you'll love this, as it's his band. This (Burden Of Truth ) is their third album now and is their best -

Hmmm, I got myself some samples, and I don't think I'll buy this... actually I think this is just plain "Hard Rock" or so, nothing special here.

Quote
Peter...... all album titles believed to be correct!!!! ;D

LOL, don't bash me, please, i simply couldn't resist ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-07, 09:54:58
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 09:19:03
Hmmm, I got myself some samples, and I don't think I'll buy this... actually I think this is just plain "Hard Rock" or so, nothing special here.


Man, I can't believe you don't like.....but hey, each to their own......thankfully we're all different otherwise we'd all be listening to the pop rubbish that pollutes the current music charts! ;)

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 09:19:03
LOL, don't bash me, please, i simply couldn't resist ;)

Don't blame you - I would have done the same ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-07, 11:09:14
Doctor Butcher - Doctor Butcher
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mrsjib on Tue, 2006-11-07, 15:41:04
Chimpan A     Sam's song   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-11-07, 20:15:26
Ray Wilson - Swing Your Back
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong

np: Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 20:56:52
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-11-07, 20:15:26
Ray Wilson - Swing Your Back
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong

np: Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing

Ah, and you like it?

Since last summer I really got into Ray Wilson and his newest album "SHE" with Stiltskin.
Brilliant stuff! Ok, not prog, but it rocks! And it's got keyboards in it in a subtle way.

I think Ray has really developed himself as a songwriter. I simply LOVE his first studio album "Change". Beautiful songs on that one.
SHE is also perfect.

The Next Best Thing is not my favourite to be honest. Maybe I should listen to it more.


I'll do it right away!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-11-07, 21:25:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 20:56:52
Ah, and you like it?

Since last summer I really got into Ray Wilson and his newest album "SHE" with Stiltskin.
Brilliant stuff! Ok, not prog, but it rocks! And it's got keyboards in it in a subtle way.

I think Ray has really developed himself as a songwriter. I simply LOVE his first studio album "Change". Beautiful songs on that one.
SHE is also perfect.

The Next Best Thing is not my favourite to be honest. Maybe I should listen to it more.


I'll do it right away!
Well, actually it was the first time that I heard these albums. Got it from a friend. Some tracks are a little too 'softy' for me, but when you are in the mood ........ . I have heard some great songs on these albums, with nice keyboarding for sure!
I like Ray's singing on the Genesis album 'Calling all stations'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 22:43:55
np>> Robbie Williams - [Rudebox (2006)  #16]: Summertime (10:53)

Boy, how I love the man... The whole album is an hommage to the past, the 80s the 90s, first s*x, the music of the time, so great and so...real. A little obscene, too :) Great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 22:52:13
You mean Robbie Williams wrote a 10+ minute song??!??!?? :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 22:54:43
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-11-07, 22:52:13
You mean Robbie Williams wrote a 10+ minute song??!??!?? :o :o :o :o :o :o

That one is actually two songs in one, so "Summertime" is something around 6.5 minutes, and the other one 3 minutes, with 30 seconds silence in between... don't ask me why... they also didn't print the lyrics to this song in the booklet, because it would consist 40% of the word "di**head"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-11-08, 18:15:11
Marillion - Marbles

1. The Invisible Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-11-08, 18:35:59
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2006-11-07, 22:54:43
That one is actually two songs in one, so "Summertime" is something around 6.5 minutes, and the other one 3 minutes, with 30 seconds silence in between... don't ask me why... they also didn't print the lyrics to this song in the booklet, because it would consist 40% of the word "di**head"...

Wow, that explains a lot! ;D
I was almost scared that I had to consider buying one of his albums.

I'm glad he's still a jerk writing mainstream songs, so I can still hate him. :D


Hmmm maybe I was a bit rude...
Sorry for that.

Now playing:
Phil Collins: Testify - Wake Up Call

;D :D ;)


EDIT:
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-11-08, 18:15:11
Marillion - Marbles

1. The Invisible Man

That's a very nice song! :o I listened to it a while ago and thought it was really good *horns*. But I don't know, I like Anoraknophobia better... :-[ I'll have to listen to Marbles again then! I'll do it right away! But after Phil Collins has left my speakers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-11-08, 22:55:14
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-11-09, 09:32:46
Cryptal Darkness - Chapter II - The Fallen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-11-09, 13:37:07
Savatage - Dead Winter Dead

my fav Sav album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-11-09, 19:55:36
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: 04 - Hit Me With A Hit



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-10, 10:59:55
Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-10, 12:20:10
Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-10, 13:26:51
IQ - The Seventh House

3. The Seventh House  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-11-10, 17:54:52
Circle II Circle - Burden Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-11-10, 19:31:40
Strangers On A Train - Lightshow

Sounds good, but still... It's not what I expected from Clive. ;)
Very relaxing and of course the beautiful voice of Tracy. I simply LOVE her voice. One of the best female voices I know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-10, 23:10:43
IQ - Stage (DVD)  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-11-11, 13:25:01
Dragonfly - Awake to Revive 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-11, 18:55:18
Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon

Track: Time

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-11-12, 13:26:36
IQ - Nomzano

Track: Passing Strangers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-11-12, 21:18:08
Today I didn't feel very happy, so I stayed in bed most of the time.
I was listening to The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis. Man, I love it. It's geting better every time I listen to it, I think it's the most abstract album I've got and I was never fond on it. But it's something that grows on you.
I've also listened to Free by OSI. I think it's really good actually. Very electronic and all, but that doesn't bother me. It's also very abstract in some way. It's like... Ehhmm... Mondriaan or Picasso but with sound. ;D Kevin Moore is an artist, you can hear that.
I've also heard a bit of Window To The Soul by GPS. Good stuff! Very likeable at first, and I'm sure that it will get even better when I listen more to it. One song... Ehhmm... Written By The Wind (if I remember correctly) is REALLY good! Haven't heard the rest though.

By the way, I ABSOLUTELY DON'T like Picasso or Mondriaan... Music is art. Even the experimental music. It can grow on me. But an experimental painting... well, get's worse every time I look at it.

EDIT: While my dad was playing C&C: Red Alert 2 I made sure he was listening to Porcupine Tree's Deadwing. ;D
After that we had a discussion about music, about how Progressive Music is surperior to other music, hehehehe. ;D ;) (Hence the capitals on "Progressive Music").
"But", he said, "Irish folk music and flamenco is also brilliant!"
I can't deny that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-11-13, 08:20:12
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-11-12, 21:18:08
Today I didn't ..<snip>... he said, "Irish folk music and flamenco is also brilliant!"
I can't deny that.

I simply love reading your reports, PH :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-13, 09:28:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-11-12, 21:18:08
I've also heard a bit of Window To The Soul by GPS. Good stuff! Very likeable at first, and I'm sure that it will get even better when I listen more to it. One song... Ehhmm... Written By The Wind (if I remember correctly) is REALLY good! Haven't heard the rest though.
I also love this album. The track 'New Jerusalem' is simply amazing, what a guitar- and keyboardsolo  *horns*.

BTW: I hope that you are feeling better now, PH.

np while at work: RTL FM radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2006-11-13, 18:24:31
It Bites....Eat Me I St Louis....Sister Sarah. Cant wait for the Islington gig. Just up the road from me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-13, 18:46:15
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong

3. Happy Go Lucky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-11-13, 19:13:12
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-11-13, 08:20:12I simply love reading your reports, PH :)

And I simply love doing those, thank you. :)
To me there's no point in listening to music when I cannot talk about it. It's my outlet. That's why I think a Now Playing Thread should be more than just "[bandname] - [song]". Music is emotion, an experience. It does something with you. Talk about that. Share your experiences.
It's much nicer to read too! ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-13, 09:28:38I also love this album. The track 'New Jerusalem' is simply amazing, what a guitar- and keyboardsolo  *horns*.
I WILL listen to it! *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-13, 09:28:38BTW: I hope that you are feeling better now, PH.
Let's say it didn't get worse. ;)


Today I met my schoolteacher again! He had some nice things for me this time!
1. King Crimson - Absent Lovers - Live In Montreal, 1984
2. Genesis Live DVD

- To be honest I was not very excited about King Crimson "Oh thank you mr. Bassie (that's his name, no jokes please), great, wonderful, splendid!" (OK, I didn't say "splendid"... but of course I did as if I was very happy about it). But, no... King Crimson is waaaaayy to experimental and abstract sh*t for me. Thoughts on the first track: "Ohh man... I hope the next track won't be like this one because I'll return it immediately". Second track: "Wow!" Third track: "Wow!". Fourth track: "Wow!". And that was enough to make me say that this is grrreat experimental abstract sh*t! Yup, I think I will enjoy this one very much in the future! (Isn't it great when you discover something new?)

- Genesis Live DVD... Yes (no not them)... What to say? Bad quality, eccentric performer (Peter Gabriel) and bad lighting. BUT! Brilliant quality of the players, great and very funny performance and... ahem... still bad lighting...
Haven't seen that much of it, but I think it's really cool to see (a young) Peter Gabriel. Beautiful! :'( (This DVD. Ok, Peter Gabriel too... ::) :-* 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-11-13, 22:21:01
The Flower Kings - Instant Delivery

Track: 09 - The Truth Will Set You Free

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-11-13, 23:10:10
One more before bedtime:

Dream Theater - Official bootlegs Live Series: The Number Of The Beast

Track: Run To The Hills

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-14, 09:56:47
Entwine - Fatal Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-11-14, 19:42:27
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

1. Out of the Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-11-14, 20:28:07
Glass Hammer - Chronometree

Track: 01 - Empty Space/Revealer

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-11-15, 11:20:29
I was listening to Kino's album: Picture this morning. Brilliant. It brought a tear to my eyes. :'( Memories of 10 December 2005 came to mind. It was great back then. And this album still is. So much good songs on one single disc. It's more like a standard than an exception in Prog World, isn't it?

And after Kino I got out of bed and had my breakfast while listening to IQ's The Seventh House. Well, what can I say? Also brilliant, what a surprise. ::) Again no fillers.

Now listening to Dark Matter for the 5th time (or so) in its whole.
The booklet is also beautiful. Another standard in Prog World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-16, 19:20:50
Guraranteed Pure - Swing Your Bag
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-11-16, 21:11:23
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-16, 19:20:50
Guraranteed Pure - Swing Your Bag

How many "Swing Your Bag"'s are there? ???

I'm listening to:

V by Spock's Beard

And after that I'll listen to:

Octane by Spock's Beard


Just to compare it. So I'll know if I need Spock's Beard by Spock's Beard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-11-16, 21:53:18
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray

Track: 04 - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray prt IV



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-16, 21:53:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-11-16, 21:11:23
How many "Swing Your Bag"'s are there? ???
You have a fine memory  ;). Last time I wrongly mentioned that one as 'Ray Wilson'. He is the singer of 'Guaranteed Pure'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-11-17, 15:04:35
Entwine - Fatal Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-17, 18:47:41
In my car: Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing

np: Rocket Scientists - Earthbound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-11-17, 21:16:30
Massive Attack - Mezzanine

Track: 03 - Teardrop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-18, 10:19:17
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 05 - Timeless Traces
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-11-18, 10:25:40
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-18, 10:19:17
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 05 - Timeless Traces

Ooooh, one of my all time favorites...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-11-19, 13:43:05
Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-11-19, 17:27:26
Golden Earring - To the Hilt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-11-19, 18:06:24
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Track: 10 - Questions

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-11-20, 12:12:20
Poisonblack - Lust Stained Despair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2006-11-20, 16:54:24
Rubicon...Wetton/Downes. This is a really good album with a good mixture of different styles on it. A couple of Asia type rock songs, a few ballads. Its quite different from Icon 1 imho!A bit more complex and rockier.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-11-20, 17:31:07
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - What is Christmas? ;D

Ding-Dong-Ding-Dong-Ding-Dong
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-20, 19:04:19
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-11-20, 19:39:09
Gary Jules - Mad World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-11-20, 21:43:12
Opeth - Deliverance

Track: 06 -  By The Pain I See In Others

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-21, 10:40:25
Black Symphony - Tears Of Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-11-22, 15:05:43
Entwine - Fatal Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-11-22, 20:09:08
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream

It really grows on me!
I really like the first couple of songs. Except, maybe, Slave Called Shiver.
Still I think In Absentia and Deadwing are better, but that's nothing to worry about. It's fair to make better albums when you're further in your career.
(Although I think I prefer In Absentia over Deadwing... That's a fault in my theory... :P)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-23, 19:54:32
Pendragon - Believe

The Wishing Well  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-11-23, 20:41:06
np>> Lo-Fidelity Allstars - [How to Operate with a Blown Mind (1998)  #07]: Battle Flag (5:39)

simply great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-11-23, 20:50:22
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #07]: This Pain (3:59)

hmmm, might have to go and buy this album.... it's actually really good music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-11-23, 21:07:09
Spock's Beard - Devil got my Throath [revisited]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-11-23, 21:33:34
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut

Track: 05 - The Gunners Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-11-23, 21:58:39
IQ - The Wake  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-24, 12:50:53
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
The very best of The Eagles
Pendragon - The Window of Life (remastered)
Queen - Made in Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-11-24, 19:11:09
Star One - Spaced Out *horns*

Bomb: "Let there be light"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-24, 20:07:15
Toto - The Seventh One

1. Pamela
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2006-11-24, 20:36:06
Today, Galahad-Year Zero.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-24, 21:09:00
Damian Wilson - Disciple  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-11-24, 21:26:42
The Aurora Project - Unspoken Words

Track: 05 - The Untold Prophecy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-11-25, 01:06:23
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-11-24, 21:09:00
Damian Wilson - Disciple  8)
*Worship*

np -> Vengeance - Rock 'n Roll Shower (again :D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-25, 18:44:37
OSI - Free

Track: 04 - All Gone Now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-11-25, 19:47:44
Today:
Arena - Contagion
Riverside - Voices in my Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-11-26, 11:12:09
Camel - Dust and Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-11-26, 14:52:49
Some old Christmas tunes on Sky radio. Sounds nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-11-26, 21:01:32
The Flower Kings - Scanning The Greenhouse

Track: 02 - World Of Adventures

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-11-27, 13:44:58
Rehearsing for tonight's Maiden gig:

Iron Maiden : Powerslave

Track: 02 - 2 Minutes To Midnight

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-11-27, 19:09:11
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-11-27, 19:11:06
Sonata Arctica -The Boy who wanted to be a Real Puppet *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-11-28, 10:10:09
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death

Track: 03 - Brighter Than A Thousand Suns


Last night's gig was amazing with Eddy in a tank (!) and later on walking on the stage. Don't know how they manage that. A 4 meters tall creature in war clothes.  8)
They also had two large searchlights at each end of the stage. They played the entire A Matter Of Life And Death album with 6 classics.

And at the beginning Bruce said: Asjebleift ( ;D) and Dank je wjell ( ;D). Possibly the only words he knows.  :D

*Scream for me Den Bosch  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-28, 10:33:16
Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes/Black Winter Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2006-11-28, 17:34:24
Circle II Circle - Burden Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-11-28, 17:47:38
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Track: 01 - Deadwing



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jeffMc on Tue, 2006-11-28, 22:02:23
Allan Holdsworth - The Sixteen Men of Tain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-11-28, 22:08:49
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors (DVD)  *ola*

14. Skin Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-11-29, 10:44:42
Nolan/Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Wed, 2006-11-29, 12:40:50
Galahad- Resonance DVD  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-11-29, 12:51:58
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-11-29, 16:52:37
Smoke & Mirrors - DVD audio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-11-29, 21:03:31
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-11-29, 22:02:40
Spocks Beard - Spocks Beard (D'uh  :P)

Track: 04 - All That's Left

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-11-30, 17:16:08
Nightwish - Once

track - Wish I Had An Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-12-01, 12:49:14
Toto - Kingdom of Desire  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-01, 16:55:51
Roger Waters - In The Flesh

Track: 08 - Dogs

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-12-01, 21:13:00
IQ - Nomzano
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-12-03, 10:34:28
I think i'll join you.  ;)

IQ - Dark Matter

Track : 01 - Sacred Sound

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-03, 13:59:31
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-12-03, 10:34:28
I think i'll join you.  ;)

IQ - Dark Matter

Track : 01 - Sacred Sound
Wow, great choice ;).

Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-03, 15:09:59
Genesis - Duke
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-12-03, 19:06:57
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-03, 13:59:31Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

Wow!

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-03, 15:09:59Genesis - Duke

Wow!

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-03, 15:09:59Steve Lukather - Candyman

And never heard of it!

I listened to Jabberwocky today because I got it for "Sinterklaas" yesterday.
Wow wow wow wow wow I like it so much! It's better in real audio than in MP3. ;)
Glad to have the real thing finally!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-12-03, 22:05:19
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun

Track: 06 - The Rest Will Flow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-12-03, 22:35:36
Spock's Beard - Beware of Darkness :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-12-04, 08:37:03
about Steve Lukather - Candyman:
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-12-03, 19:06:57
And never heard of it!
It is a solo album of the guitarist of Toto, like it very much!  *horns*

np: Radio Veronica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-12-04, 10:20:35
Kalmah - The Black Waltz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-12-05, 22:26:03
Wow!

I was listening to the Prog Folk section in ProgArchives, lots of beautiful music there, you won't believe it!
Brilliant!

Band: Gryphon
Album: Red Queen To Gryphon Tree
Year: 1974
Track: Lament

Beautiful!!!
And of course Mostly Autumn, which is also beautiful music, although I'm not fond on the male vocals.
Guy Manning sounds promising too! The voice is again a 'problem' but I'm sure I can listen to it after a while!

Prog Folk, you just need to listen to it, beautiful music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-12-05, 22:27:23
DT - Metropolis part 2: SFAM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-12-06, 21:29:32
Saga - Chapters Live

Track: CD I # 08 - No Stranger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-12-07, 12:19:01
Breakfast In Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-12-07, 17:45:02
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve and other Stories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-07, 18:18:23
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-12-08, 10:00:37
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-12-07, 17:45:02
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve and other Stories

Good choice Applemoes - I'll be playing my TSO stuff later to get into festive spirit - (looking forward to their new release Night Castle next year sometime!)

Currently playing Consortium Project III - Terra Incognita
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2006-12-08, 12:12:44
John Carson's Hypermania - Down To Birth

(just came in post so first listen now)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: intruder on Fri, 2006-12-08, 13:53:19
Second Helping - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 18:19:50
Arena - pride

Track: 05 - Medusa

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-12-08, 19:36:00
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

7. Around the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:39:42
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 18:19:50
Arena - Sirens

Track: 05 - Medusa



???

I think you mean Pride.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:40:21
Genesis - Duke

Track: 11 - Duke's Travels




*Thnx to mr. PH.  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:41:27
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:39:42
???

I think you mean Pride.

Hmm? Don't understand. On my screen it says pride.  ???

:-[

;) thnx
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-12-08, 22:58:19
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:41:27
Hmm? Don't understand. On my screen it says pride.  ???

:-[

;) thnx

Do your homework, this was embarassing. :(

;)

By the way, it's Duke's Travels


Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to listen to Clepsydra's Fears and then Alone.
Boy, this is good, isn't it?

Glad that there's still such good bands out there. But often we must look for them in Sweden, Switserland, Germany, Norway, Iceland, South America, etc etc.
With of course the "three obvious" in UK: IQ, Pendragon and our beloved Arena (ok, and Pallas too).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-12-09, 00:42:59
Winterstrain - Sail (http://www.winterstrain.com/html/sail.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-12-09, 10:18:20
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-12-09, 10:33:30
Ayreon - Flight of the Migrator

1. Chaos  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-09, 20:22:50
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

Track: 04 -  Mystery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-12-09, 23:14:46
Ok people, my heart is filled with joy!! :)

I'm now listening to the brilliancy of Kaipa!
I've never heard it before and was pleasantly surprised that Roine Stolt is part of it!
The selftitled album is absolutely BRILLIANT, seriously! And it dates back to 1975, but you can't hear that.
Man, this is beautiful!
Please can someone explain why I like EVERYTHING that relates to The Flower Kings except for The Flower Kings itself?

Believe me when I say that I WILL buy this album and maybe even more albums BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR!

Serious!

And if you don't know this band you should listen to the samples on ProgArchives and cursing yourself because you didn't know about this band earlier, I also did.

Brilliant I tell you!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-12-10, 03:40:46
Roine is brilliant, you can hear it in Flower Kings and Transatlantic. I bought Kaipa on impulse (liked the coverart) about a year ago and loved it.
If you like Flower Kinds, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic and other band like that, you should really get this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-10, 21:23:14
GPS - Window to the soul
Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-12-11, 00:37:15
Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria

I'm liking this album more every time I listen to it, but still some songs sound very average to me. Loooooooooove Ghost of Autumn though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-12-11, 08:28:29
I'm alone at the office, so today on the menu:

Arena - Immortal?
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
Shadowland - Through the looking Glass
Pendragon - Believe
Toto - Livefields

*ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-11, 09:48:27
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2006-12-11, 08:28:29
...I'm alone at the office...

That's always a good opportunity for me, too. Happens seldomly, though.
NP: silence...  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-12-11, 09:52:54
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses

will be moving on to some Arena & then Marillion (Fish)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-12-11, 17:15:05
Saga - On The Air

As played on Morrow.com. I hardly ever listen to Morrow yet they play really good music. Too bad that the play list isn't changed that often.  :-\

Next is Carptree - Sunshine Waters and after that an oldie: Asia - The Heat Of The Moment.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-12-11, 18:13:38
IQ - The Seventh House

1. The Wrong Side of Weird
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-11, 20:32:20
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)  *horns* like it. mucho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-12-11, 20:55:13
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-11, 20:32:20
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)  *horns* like it. mucho.

8)

NP> Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

Track: 06 - Sequence 5: Blue Wide Open
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-12-11, 22:31:25
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-11, 20:32:20
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)  *horns* like it. mucho.

Yes, that's quite a good song, isn't it.
I like the Lord Of The Rings-feel to it.
Seriously!

Some more Kaipa for me at the moment.
Kaipa - Kaipa - Skogspromenad (1975!!!)

I simply LOVE this. Don't know about you guys, but to me this is Prog how it should be.
Very Genesis-alike.

Except for the vocals ofcourse! LOL :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-12-11, 22:45:53
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-11, 20:32:20
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)  *horns* like it. mucho.
Playing the album now *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-12-11, 23:14:12
DREAM THEATER - "The Dance Of Eternity" from 'Metropolis 2: Scenes From A Memory'

That piano part just after 2 minutes is insane! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-12-12, 07:38:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-12-11, 23:14:12
DREAM THEATER - "The Dance Of Eternity" from 'Metropolis 2: Scenes From A Memory'

That piano part just after 2 minutes is insane! *horns*

Indeed! :D Brilliant part it is.

Roine Stolt - The Flower King - 2. Dissonata

Brilliant music. But different from what I've heard from The Flower Kings.
I really want to like The Flower Kings, but it just doesn't do it for me.
But Roine Stolt and his other musical activities are all perfect!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-12-12, 17:32:21
Blackfield - Pain

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-12-12, 18:07:20
Pallas - The Sentinel

3. Arrive alive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-12-13, 20:21:01
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue

Track: 01 - In Earnest (20:03 !!)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-12-13, 21:40:22
Roine Stolt - 1994 - The Flower King - 7. Hummanizzimo

I think I have to buy this album then eh? It really is an amazing album!
I've played it 3 times today.

I think I've seen the Special Artwork Edition in a local shop, so that's the one I'll nick.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-12-14, 12:08:17
Sentenced - Buried Alive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-12-14, 17:51:19
The Visitor Revisted - tracks 1-5

really love these acoustic numbers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-16, 11:34:49
Opeth - Ghost Reveries SE

Track: 04 - Atonement

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-12-16, 14:45:13
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
IQ - Dark Matter

np: Fish - Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-16, 15:17:03
Genesis - The Musical Box

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2006-12-16, 16:42:40
Kingdom Come - Ain't crying for the moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-16, 19:14:10
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: 08 - Octavarium

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-17, 12:35:31
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm
Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene 7-13

np: Toto - Toto (1st album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-12-18, 18:42:02
Marillion - Holidays in Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-12-18, 20:52:09
Spock's Beard - The Planet's Hum (From Octane)
Actually, I really like this album, I cannot understand why I didn't like this album before... ???
And I've listened to some samples from Spock's Beard the newest album and I REALLY like what I hear!

People, I have a problem.
I was planning to buy some albums but I have a limited amount of cash.

Kaipa - "The Decca Years 1975-1978" (5CD-Box) - 39,99
Kaipa - "Notes From The Past" - 14,99
Kaipa - "Keyholder" - 14,99
Kaipa - "Mindrevolutions" - 14,99
The Flower Kings - "Paradox Hotel" - 10,00
Porcupine Tree - "Arriving Somewhere..." - 18,95
Roine Stolt - "The Flower King" - 15,99
And now I can see myself buying Spock's Beard - "Octane" - (Don't know how much it cost)
and Spock's Beard - "Spock's Beard" - (Don't know how much it cost either)

It's more than 129,90 euro...
And I'm sure when I step into the shop wednesday evening some more will catch my eye.

What would you do in such a situation?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-12-19, 18:53:47
Muse - Origin of Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-12-20, 11:13:00
WASP- The Crimson Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2006-12-20, 11:49:44
Keane - under the iron sea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2006-12-20, 13:45:21
And now its The Wake by the ever wonderful IQ
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-12-20, 16:57:31
Spock's Beard - Snow
01. Made Alive / Overture

And now:

02. Stranger In A Strange Land


Brilliant stuff actually.
I'm really looking forward to Neal Morse's Sola Scriptura!
17th February right? GRRRREAT!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-12-20, 18:43:51
Muse - Showbiz

5. Cave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: ProgFan on Wed, 2006-12-20, 19:00:45
Richard Wright - Broken China: Far From The Harbour Wall :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-12-20, 22:26:30
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Wish Liszt *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-12-21, 16:45:17
Quote from: ProgFan on Wed, 2006-12-20, 19:00:45
Richard Wright - Broken China: Far From The Harbour Wall :)

Nice.  8)

NP> Neal Morse - ?

Track: 05 - In The Fire  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-21, 18:48:52
Marillion - Brave

4. Goodbye to all that
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-12-21, 18:56:33
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-21, 18:48:52
Marillion - Brave

4. Goodbye to all that
A fine , fine album Teunis - well done.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-12-21, 19:59:19
Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: 01 - Christ. O

Definitely one of the best albums I've heard this year.  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-12-22, 17:31:08
I'm constantly playing Spock's Beard and Octane, and just a few minutes ago I watched a bit of the Porcupine Tree DVD.

SB's Spock's Beard is actually really good.


And my teacher at school gave me a disc full of Bill Bruford albums and one of The Carniacs AND one of Rush (namely Fly By Night).
Can someone comment on those artists please?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-12-22, 18:19:26
Muse - Showbiz
Genesis - Live at the Wembley Stadium (DVD)

np: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2006-12-22, 18:31:48
Out of myself by Riverside - stonkingly good and here is a long to a video of them which is cool as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uItqFhe56Rw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-22, 23:19:24
Fish - Return To Childhood

Track: 08 - Long Cold Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-12-23, 11:25:04
Just played Toto - Hydra

np: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

3. Lavender
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-23, 19:39:49
Glass Hammer - Shadowlands

Track: 03 - Farewell To Shadowlands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-12-23, 20:08:21
SoP - Castle Hall *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-12-23, 20:15:56
The Urbane - Glitter
1. Chainsmoking A Way To Your Heart

I really love this music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-24, 15:01:22
Muse - Origin of Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-12-24, 16:05:38
Spocks Beard - Spocks Beard ( ::))

Track: 04 - All That's Left

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-12-24, 18:47:38
I played Neal Morse's Testimony today.

And now I'm listening to Caravan (via Prog Archives).
This certainly doesn't sound bad! It sounds old though... But I'm sure this was progressive back then! Still very contemporary music in fact.
Do they still bring out new albums?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-12-25, 20:21:51
Now Playing:
Björn Lynne - 2001 - The Gods Awaken - King Felino And The Slay Ground

On Prog Archives it says this belongs to Progressive Electronic, but I'm not sure about that. It could be indexed in Symphonic Prog or sometimes even Light-Heavy Metal. ;D
I was wondering if anyone of you has ever heard of this artist (besides that he wrote the soundtrack to the Worms games).
The track on Prog Archives (http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=215#mp3) is really good actually! (I think)

On Pandora (http://www.pandora.com/music/album/1601bb519a25071b) it says that some similar albums include Dream Theater's Six Degrees and Erik Norlander's Music Machine.
(I won't say that's true ::), but these are one of his influences (http://www.lynnemusic.com/thegodsawaken.html) (among Marillion, Genesis and many others)
It's quite bombastic sometimes and it reminds me of some Dune soundtracks I've heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-25, 21:27:13
Marillion - You're Gone (Marbles)

on Pandora

Thanks for reminding me of this project, PH. I created a station some time ago and it'll be fun to see what it brings up now.
Still don't like H's voice, though.... maybe this barrier will never fall in my mind...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-12-25, 21:49:38
Black Stone Cherry - Tired of the Rain (on Pandora)

Very kewl. Not prog, but great anyway. A nice hammond in the background, two guitars, and a good voice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-12-25, 22:25:02
My oh my! :o
I looked at Bjorn Lynne's official website and found out that you can listen to FULL songs (all songs actually) in "low" quality. (KBPS = 40, KHZ = 22)
So I downloaded Valley Of The Clouds (http://www.lynnemusic.com/previews/WizardOfTheWinds/Wizard%20of%20the%20Winds-02-Valley%20of%20the%20Clouds.mp3) which is a song of 7:17 minutes and only 2 MB. And I was shocked how brilliant it was! :o
I really liked his work with Worms (when I was 10 years old or so), but this is truly progressive music!

Everybody who reads this, please, (for your own good) download this track (and the others while you're at it ;)) here: http://www.lynnemusic.com/wizard.html

Sorry for this "advertising" but I think it's my duty to alert other people of great music! ;D


EDIT: Maybe I should add that (to me) it had the Ayreon-flavour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-12-26, 00:50:12
Well, it's a bit late and everyone's asleep so i had to put on the MP3 player. With earphones off course.  ;)

Right now> Pink Floyd - The Wall

Track: Run Like Hell

Though the original is pretty nice, i still prefer the life version. 8 minutes of brilliancy.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-12-27, 13:11:07
Mostly Autumn - The Last Bright Light

3. Half The Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-12-27, 18:59:56
Toto - Turn Back
GPS - Window to the Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-12-27, 20:21:19
Lacuna Coil - KarmaCode

Track: 02 - To The Edge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-12-27, 21:53:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-12-25, 22:25:02
Sorry for this "advertising" but I think it's my duty to alert other people of great music! ;D

too few vocals, actually, for my taste...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-12-27, 22:58:56
Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings

Track: 05 - Not An Angel

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-12-28, 09:33:03
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road - 03 - Dream In Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-28, 15:46:32
Mostly Autumn - The Last Bright Light

np: Opeth - Damnation

3. Death Whispered A Lullaby
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-12-30, 15:30:32
Frost* - MillionTown

Track: 01 - Hyperventilate

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2006-12-30, 16:04:32
Empire of a thousand days from Ten Years on. I prefer Robs version to the original!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-12-31, 16:34:09
Muse - Absolution

3. Time is running out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-12-31, 17:13:27
Frost* Milliontown. Definately my album of the year!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-01-01, 10:03:40
Let's start the new year with an Arena album, their first one:

Songs From The Lions Cage - track 'Jericho'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-01-02, 13:17:47
Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-01-02, 14:40:07
Ten Years on........Hanging Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-02, 15:10:41
The ever excellent Arena , heard of them  ;), with Immortal ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-01-02, 19:45:34
IQ - Stage (DVD)

Track: The Seventh House  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-01-02, 22:28:06
I'm having a Crimson moment here!

Why did nobody tell me how great this band is?!?!?! :o
My teacher at school keeps coming back at me with KC's latest albums which are so amazingly arty, that I didn't enjoy it to the max.
But boy oh boy, the early stuff is just brilliant!

Having listened to In The Court Of The Crimson King twice in a row now, I'm listening to the second best KC album (please look at ProgArchives for this): Red.

3. One More Red Nightmare

As soon as the holidays are over I'll punch my teacher in the stomach for not recommending me the first albums!
Stupid *ssh*l*, nah, he's nice, he still introduced me to Dream Theater! ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-03, 18:16:42
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-03, 18:43:30
IQ - Ever

1. The Darkest Hour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-01-03, 19:34:31
The instrumentals from Arena's Contagion (Max)

np -> Riding the Tide *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2007-01-03, 21:02:59
np>> RPWL - [The World Through My Eyes (2005)  #04]: Roses (6:36)

nice. very smooth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-01-04, 12:04:01
Milliontown by Frost*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-01-04, 18:36:14
Shadow Gallery - Room V

10. Torn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-06, 13:06:25
Neal Morse - ?

6. Solid as the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-06, 15:04:50
Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: 04 - Silently

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-01-08, 17:56:17
This morning: Shadow Gallery - Room V and IQ - Subterranea

np: Marillion - Brave

3. Runaway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-08, 22:45:30
Kaipa - Mindrevolutions

Track: 03 - Shadows of time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-01-08, 23:18:53
np>> Porcupine Tree - [In Absentia (2002)  #06]: Wedding Nails (6:34)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-01-09, 18:52:38
Arena - Pride

1. Welcome to the Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-01-09, 21:15:57
np>> Depeche Mode - [Construction Time Again (1983)  #01]: Love, In Itself (4:29)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-01-09, 23:12:52
Listening to some VERY VERY VERY depressing music... :-\
But also VERY interesting... It's just... I don't know...

Some disturbed maniac genius made an evil album called: Dies Irae. The man is called Mr. Doctor and the band is Devil Doll.
This guy is some sort of Transilvanian Dracula-ish guy who likes horror movies and his music sounds like a soundtrack of a horror movie.
Very well done, but the atmosphere makes me think that this is just not right.
I have to form an opinion about this yet... ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-10, 18:29:32
Just played Arena - The Cry

np: Ayreon - Ayreonauts Only

1. Into The Black Hole
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-01-10, 18:51:54
RPWL - World Through My Eyes

3. Everything Was Not Enough

I remember listening to this album a while ago, not liking it, but now it sounds actually very brilliant to me.
Some obvious Genesis/Porcupine Tree influences (among others, probably... Some say it sounds like Pink Floyd, but I can't comment on that since I'm not all that familiar with Floyd...).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-01-10, 20:00:49
Magenta - Home

Track: CD II # 01 - New York Suite: Arrival

8)

Sounds good so far. Liked the album "Seven" but wasn't really overwhelmed by their music. Home However, is F... brilliant.  *horns*

Btw> New York Suite is a aprox. 40 minutes lasting epic. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-01-11, 18:47:32
Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset

2. Into The Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-01-12, 16:52:03
Arena - The Visitor

11. Tears in the Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-01-12, 17:15:40
Rainbow - Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-01-13, 17:09:07
Icon Live- Never In a Million Years........Track- Only Time Will Tell

I dont know why but whenever i listen to John Wetton, it feels likecoming home to a comfortablr pair of slippers! Lol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-13, 18:22:46
Today:
Pendragon - Once upon a time in England vol. 2
IQ - The Seventh House

np: Muse - Origin of Symmetry

2. Bliss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-13, 18:59:57
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: 02 - This Dying Soul

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-01-14, 21:57:17
Today:
Pendragon - The Rest of Pendragon
Mostly Autumn - The Last Bright Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-01-15, 19:07:13
Frost* - Milliontown  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-01-15, 19:39:38
I was *almost* alone at work today, so I was able to play Pepper's Ghost in its etirety today. Hmmmm, love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-15, 20:03:56
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2007-01-15, 19:39:38
I was *almost* alone at work today, so I was able to play Pepper's Ghost in its etirety today. Hmmmm, love it!

That *almost* thingy makes me wonder.   :D

NP> Paradise Lost - Draconian Times

Track: 03 - Last Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-01-16, 10:00:09
Enter My Silence - RemoteControlled Scythe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-01-16, 11:43:06
Entwine - Dieversity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-16, 12:32:23
Pepper's ghost which i just love  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-01-16, 16:01:40
Arena - The Visitor

And now

Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Great great great! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-01-16, 16:11:22
Def Leppard - Retro Active
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-01-16, 18:26:43
Arena - Immortal?

1. Chosen  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-16, 19:23:21
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-01-16, 16:01:40
Arena - The Visitor

And now

Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Great great great! ;D

Snap - exactly what i have been listening to today.

Great minds think alike  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-01-16, 20:01:57
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 03 - Strange Emotions

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-01-17, 08:54:45
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-16, 19:23:21
Snap - exactly what i have been listening to today.

Great minds think alike  ;)

That's cool funkster!

Could it be that we are the same person? :o
Peter! Check our IP addresses! :D

Ahem... ::)
I was comparing the two albums a bit and I must say that I like both VERY much. And I really like the progression they make with each album. Pepper's Ghost has indeed a bit Threshold influences (Karl Groom mixed the stuff, so the guitars have this massive Metal sound) but the keyboards are still VERY Arena and the overall sound too.
It's very hard to say which album I like best... When I'm in a heavy mood I definately want to crank it up to ten, and Pepper's Ghost is brilliant for this. When I'm more in emotional-mode I love to sing along with Paul Wrightson's wailing, sniffing and howling on The Visitor.
And all Arena's albums have something of their own really.

At the moment I'm not listening to something, but before I got to sleep yesterday evening I listened (while in bed) to Spock's Beard's Spock's Beard. Unfortunately somewhere after Skeletons At The Feast I fell to sleep (probably) because it was late and I was so tired (not because Spock's Beard was boring, I think it's a great album!).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-17, 18:34:28
John Wetton - Battle Lines

2. Battle Lines
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-01-17, 19:49:16
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: 03 - The Water

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-01-18, 13:25:21
Immortal? this morning and the visitor now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-01-18, 13:36:09
Pain Of Salvation - BE

Track: 05 - (okay, here we go... :-\) Lilium Cruentus (Deus Nova)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-01-18, 17:49:13
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

1. Moviedrome  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-01-18, 18:13:54
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-01-18, 13:36:09
Pain Of Salvation - BE

Track: 05 - (okay, here we go... :-\) Lilium Cruentus (Deus Nova)

;D

I really struggle with POS. I have BE and the perfect element but i just cannot seem to get into them.

This afternoon i have been listening to Believe by Pendragon and Off the wall by Wacko 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-01-18, 20:35:14
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-01-18, 18:13:54
I really struggle with POS. I have BE and the perfect element but i just cannot seem to get into them.


I know what you mean. It's quite a testing ride listening to PoS. Quite technical and somehow not in a DT-ish way. It's very different from the rest mainly because Daniells voice and lyrical skills. (or the lack of it.  :P)
The first album i bought was Remedy lane and i had to get through it the hard way to appreciate it. And i accomplished that after i heard BE.  ;D
Right now i have all of the albums and i like it a lot.  *horns*

NP> Arena - Breakfast At Biarritz.

Track: 06 - The Butterfly Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-01-18, 21:19:21
I have some sort of respect for PoS, because they're really doing their own thing.
They definately have their own style. It's no ordinary Metal. Or no ordinary Progressive Metal for that matter.

But I have a problem with the lyrics... they're far too dark for me... No, that's not the right word... I don't like profanity or any kind of that in music. I just think it isn't nessecary.
And (I'll say it again) it's very hard for a christian (or other follower of a religion) to make the right decisions of what to listen to and what not.
PoS are using words and sentences I can't explain...

LOL, I'm having a hard time posting my thoughts using the right words... :D

In general, let's just say that PoS's lyrics are against my principles and beyond my boundaries. :D


Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-01-19, 00:14:50
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-01-18, 21:19:21
In general, let's just say that PoS's lyrics are against my principles and beyond my boundaries. :D

That's perfectly alright, PH. Makes absolutely clear, what your point is. Nobody's going to argue with you about that. Then again, you could have simply stated that "you don't like their music", right :D But that's how Christians are supposed to behave, and that's a good thing, too. Spread the word, that's what he said, right.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2007-01-19, 09:45:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-01-18, 21:19:21
I have some sort of respect for PoS, because they're really doing their own thing.
They definately have their own style. It's no ordinary Metal. Or no ordinary Progressive Metal for that matter.

But I have a problem with the lyrics... they're far too dark for me... No, that's not the right word... I don't like profanity or any kind of that in music. I just think it isn't nessecary.
And (I'll say it again) it's very hard for a christian (or other follower of a religion) to make the right decisions of what to listen to and what not.
PoS are using words and sentences I can't explain...

LOL, I'm having a hard time posting my thoughts using the right words... :D

In general, let's just say that PoS's lyrics are against my principles and beyond my boundaries. :D


Arena - The Cry

Excellent post my young Dutch mate.

I have recently returned to Christianity after a 20 year hiatus and although i would not listen to say Cradle of filth i do love Opeth  ???

Its not easy mate but keep with it and you will begin to know what is right and wrong or good and rubbish if you will  ;)

Feel free to e mail me off forum anytime if you want to discuss anything like this. OK ? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-01-19, 10:06:15
Hehehehe thanks guys! ;D

Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2007-01-19, 00:14:50Then again, you could have simply stated that "you don't like their music", right :D

Well, that's exactly the problem. :D
I like their music! I have downloaded a couple of songs and really liked them but I can't support their lyrics.
Opeth is a different matter, 'cause I'm not certain with their lyrics (I haven't read all of them by the way, LOL).
And Arena is also "not wrong" in my opinion. It's also a matter of feeling of course.


When I woke up the first thing on my mind was: "AYREON!"
So I popped in the DVD with behind the scenes from The Human Equation.
I really hope Arjen can come up with something good this year, 'cause it's almost impossible to get to this level again... I think...
If the new album is just half as good as THE, I'm happy! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2007-01-19, 13:49:56
Landmarq-Aftershock ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-01-19, 15:29:53
Just played Shadow Gallery - Room V

np: tracks on myspace: Darwin's Radio: http://www.myspace.com/darwinsradiouk

not bad at all  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-20, 11:44:46
Just played Toto - Past to Present

np: Landmarq - Solitary Witness

(with the fabulous Damian Wilson)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-20, 14:23:56
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-01-19, 10:06:15
Hehehehe thanks guys! ;D

Well, that's exactly the problem. :D
I like their music! I have downloaded a couple of songs and really liked them but I can't support their lyrics.
Opeth is a different matter, 'cause I'm not certain with their lyrics (I haven't read all of them by the way, LOL).
And Arena is also "not wrong" in my opinion. It's also a matter of feeling of course.


Don't get me wrong here PH, i respect your decisions and believes but i must say that i think you misunderstand their lyrics. Indeed they're a bit dark sometimes but there's a story behind every PoS album. BE for instance is about the subject, which maybe is a bit too much for you since you're a Christian, is about how god became...god? What were his feelings and how did he progress? What if god was, just like us humans, just searching for the meaning of what he described as 'life'?
Heavy subject for some, i know, but i think it's an interesting question.

Like i said, each to his own opinion and believes respect for that, but i personally don't think the lyrics and the intentions of PoS is all but dark. Just wanted to say that.  ;)


NP> Circus Maximus - The First Chapter

Track: 04 - Biosfear


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-20, 22:23:43
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: 01 - March Of Mephisto
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-01-22, 14:43:41
Harry Gregson-Williams - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty Original Soundtrack
4. Olga Gurlukovich

OOoooooooOOOOoooooo memories...

I really HAVE to get a decent pc with a nice controller and a brilliant videocard.
I WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME AGAIN! >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-01-23, 18:49:58
Neal Morse - ?

2. Another World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-01-23, 18:54:32
np>> Sylvan - [Presets (2007)  #04]: Former life (7:14)

Yessssss, I'm holding it in my hands, that new diamond!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-01-23, 20:50:03
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2007-01-23, 18:54:32
np>> Sylvan - [Presets (2007)  #04]: Former life (7:14)

Yessssss, I'm holding it in my hands, that new diamond!

Lucky b*****.  :'(

Tell me. Is it good?  *horns*

NP> Neal Morse - Testimony

Track: Pt II 05 - Long Story
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-01-23, 23:06:05
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-01-23, 20:50:03
Lucky b*****.  :'(

Tell me. Is it good?  *horns*

I only made it through to track 6 until now, I was at the movies with my love. But it's beautiful and gorgeous, as far as I've heard it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-24, 19:13:28
Like Wendy - Tales From Moonlit Bay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-01-26, 23:37:34
Fates Warning - Still Life

Track: Disc II # 6 - Prelude To Ruin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-27, 10:11:30
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1 mix)  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-27, 16:53:52
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick aka The Perfect Element pt II

Track: 02 - Spitfall

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-01-29, 13:52:09
Just played Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

np: Muse - Black Holes & Revelations

still to come: Arena - Contagion and IQ - Nomzano

I love it when I'm alone at work  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-29, 15:26:12
Some weird band from Germany. Hamburg i believe.  :-\  ;D

Sylvan - Presets

Track: 04 - Former Live

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-01-29, 15:52:43
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-29, 15:26:12
Some weird band from Germany. Hamburg i believe.  :-\  ;D

Sylvan - Presets

Track: 04 - Former Live

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Now, and isn't that strange band GREAT?! Amazing me everytime...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-29, 16:09:45
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2007-01-29, 15:52:43
Now, and isn't that strange band GREAT?! Amazing me everytime...

Well, i didn't expected to hear this actually...

...

;)

This is the first time i listen to it but i must say: really good. I'm playing the title track right now, Presets. Good album so far.
Though i must confess that PS is better. But that album has an advantage: it's been played for over a hundred times over here in Mad's lair Mad's sickbay.  ;D  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-01-29, 19:00:28
El Grupo Live - Dismemberment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-30, 10:22:36
Not of this world by the excellent Pendragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-01-30, 12:25:58
Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element pt I

Track: 06 - Her Voices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-30, 13:57:26
It is now the window of life by pendragon

I am on a major Pendragon listening session at the moment  :D

The keyboard player is a bit rubbish though , dont see much of a future for him  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-01-30, 13:58:50
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-30, 13:57:26

The keyboard player is a bit rubbish though , dont see much of a future for him  ;)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-01-30, 18:47:01
Peter Gabriel - Shaking the Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-01-31, 11:33:39
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-27, 16:53:52
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick aka The Perfect Element pt II

Track: 02 - Spitfall



And again.  ;D  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-01-31, 14:15:45
Listening to http://www.myspace.com/doracor

*horns*

Really good music actually!
With Italian vocals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-01-31, 18:13:29
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-02-01, 13:54:08
Riverside - Out Of Myself  ;)

Track: 01 - The Same River

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-02-01, 15:03:30
Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes/Black Winter Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-02-01, 21:48:40
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-02-01, 13:54:08
Riverside - Out Of Myself  ;)

Track: 01 - The Same River



I was too on my 2.5 hour journey home as Birkenhead tunnel was closed - majorily un YAY

Had time to lsiten to tracks from The division bell , some 70s compilation , and about a gazillion others  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-02-01, 22:47:54
np>> Kosheen - Overkill (D+s Mix)

Sometimes I love dancefloor music... this is simply amazing!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: niggly69 on Fri, 2007-02-02, 01:29:43
Blind Ego - Mirror...............Total Class ! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2007-02-02, 03:00:24
David Bowie     OUTSIDE........   perhaps the finest album he's ever done
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-02-02, 11:08:20
Queen - Innuendo [track]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-02-02, 11:45:14
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: 05 - Disco Queen  ;D

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-02-02, 11:53:52
Just played Neal Morse - ? and Toto - Runaway (bootleg)

np: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Track: The Shattered Room  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-02-02, 15:00:40
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

1. Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-02-02, 19:01:00
Pain Of Salvation - No, not Scarsick.  :P it's One Hour By The Concrete Lake this time.  ;)

Track: 03 - The Big Machine

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-02-03, 13:53:16
Genesis...Selling England by the Pound .....Firth of Fifth or Fifth of Fourth or whatever its called. Great intro!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-02-05, 19:57:18
IQ - Dark Matter

4. Born Brilliant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-02-06, 15:14:16
Cornerstone - Human Stain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-02-06, 19:22:40
Pallas - The Sentinel

4. Rise and Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-02-06, 20:22:01
Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo

Track: 02 - Head Above Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-02-08, 14:36:39
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Track: 03 - The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2007-02-08, 17:11:59
Ayreon - Stranger from within

O YEAH!   8) Actual Fantasy is really a MASTERPIECE....

(just like every ayreon album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-02-08, 17:27:13
Neal Morse -?

Track: Sweet Elation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-02-09, 10:15:16
I'm trying out Rick Wakeman.

Songs Of Middle Earth

So far so good really!! ;D
Exactly what I like about keyboards. Very Nolan & Wakeman-ish. (What a surprise...) ::)
The first song "The Shire" is excellent!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-02-09, 19:38:23
Pure Reason Revolution now.
I've been listening to this for quite some time now.

Unbelievable that there's so much good music! And how on earth is it possible that there's still more to explore!
Yes, I think PRR has some of the best music on that disc that I have ever heard.
If I ever plan to make an album someday, I want it to have harmony vocals!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-02-09, 20:28:14
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-02-09, 19:38:23
Pure Reason Revolution now.

going to see them on the 24th, as Special Guest to ..... Blackfield ....  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-02-09, 20:52:49
PRR is an excellent choice.  8)

NP> The Gathering - Mandylion

Track: 01 - Strange Machines

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-02-10, 11:50:07
Shadow Gallery - Room V

3. The Andromeda Strain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2007-02-10, 12:16:05
Quotegoing to see them on the 24th, as Special Guest to ..... Blackfield ....  Cool
Yeah I have already seen the posters about that gig in 'De Boerderij' when I was there yesterday.

looked pretty promising....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-02-10, 20:24:28
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways SE

Track: Disc 2 # 1 - The Sky Moves Sideways (alternate version) - 34:42

Did i ever mentioned that i love epics?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-02-10, 20:48:57
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-02-10, 20:24:28Did i ever mentioned that i love epics?  ;D

No. Tell me. ;D ;)

Liquid Tension Experiment
3 minute warning

*horns* Yeah baby! *horns*

EDIT: LOL Epics?? EPICS?!?!?!

LOL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-02-10, 21:03:56
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-02-10, 20:48:57

Liquid Tension Experiment
3 minute warning

*horns* Yeah baby! *horns*

EDIT: LOL Epics?? EPICS?!?!?!

LOL

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-02-11, 01:07:39
Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation II (Genesis II)

Track: 02 - Amnesia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-02-11, 01:46:48
Queen - Crazy little thing called love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-02-11, 13:42:25
Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-02-11, 13:56:38
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2007-02-11, 13:42:25
Gazpacho - Night

Tell me, is it good? I ordered it too but haven't received it yet so...

NP> Blackfield - Blackfield

Track: Scars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-02-11, 14:12:11
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-02-11, 13:56:38Tell me, is it good? I ordered it too but haven't received it yet so...
It's the first time that I play the album and I like it, but it still has to grow on me. But you have to play it in the dark, according to the review on Progwereld.nl  ;) ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2007-02-11, 16:25:07
Just listened to IQs Subterranea for the first time ever and now Pepper's Ghost for the millionth time! The Shattered Room strangely enough, my current fave song off this album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-02-12, 20:38:58
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

Track: 03 - Apprentice Of The Universe

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-02-13, 17:15:53
Today I went to my local prog store to buy A.C.T's Silence for my beloved cousin Cyborg-Frask. But they didn't have it yet, 'msorry mate.
Better luck next time! (friday or something)
So I came all up there ending up buying nothing... such a shame...
So I thought. So (so so so so) I took some samplers which are for free.

Rock Tribune #46 (January 2006)
3. "Alien Angel" (by 3, from the album Wake Pig)

(I took this sampler just for the first track (Devin Townsend's Vampira)

Although the songs until now aren't really great, they certainly aren't that bad either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-02-13, 18:50:53
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: 02 - Spitfall

Man, i really like this album. It isn't so awesome like The Perfect Element Pt I but it really rocks.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-02-13, 21:27:38
Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: 02 - Out Of Myself

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2007-02-14, 12:04:56
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2007-02-15, 19:46:29
Within Temptation - Silent Force - Angels

Men that voice is really awesome, And the song has a really good balans between hard and soft parts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-02-15, 21:41:05
A sky of honey by Kate Bush aka disc 2 of Aerial - gorgeous music to relax to

Also Blood mountain by Mastodon - excellent music to go on a rampage to  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-02-17, 16:54:45
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-02-15, 21:41:05
A sky of honey by Kate Bush aka disc 2 of Aerial - gorgeous music to relax to


I really like that one.  8)

NP> The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker

Track: 01 - Last Minute On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-02-17, 17:49:22
Nursery Chryme- Genesis..... Track 7 but cant rememer what its called. Fab album though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-02-19, 19:03:42
Gazpacho - Firebird

1. Vulture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-02-20, 18:30:02
IQ - Nomzano

3. Nomzano  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-02-21, 18:50:01
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-02-21, 20:42:27
Really getting in the right mood for an A.C.T-concert.

Today I played:
- Today's Report
- Imaginary Friends

And now playing Last Epic again.
I almost forgot how good it is...
Probably one of my favourite albums ever!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-02-21, 22:51:43
Mind's Eye - A Work Of Art
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-02-22, 09:57:03
Within Temptation - What Have You Done
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-02-22, 11:27:54
To Die For - Wounds Wide Open
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-02-22, 12:17:29
np>> Marillion - [Brief Encounter (Remaster) #01] Lady Nina (5:47)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-02-23, 16:57:00
np>> Blackfield - [II #01] Once (4:03 )

....tomorrow :D ....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-02-24, 10:47:02
NP> Something about a Door followed by what appears to be a Conflict.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Sat, 2007-02-24, 11:59:11
The Reasoning- Awakening, Great Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-02-25, 13:05:13
Transatlantic - Live In America

Track: Fifth Of Firth

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-02-25, 18:33:28
Today:
Neal Morse - ?
Toto - Toto XX

np: Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

3.  Apprentice Of The Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2007-02-26, 16:23:41
Pepper's Ghost- Purgatory Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-02-26, 18:41:44
Muse - Absolution

13. Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-02-26, 18:50:12
np>> Blind Ego - [Mirror (2007)  #02]: Moon And Sun (5:10)  *horns*

Funny to hear Paul Wrightson sing on the Blind Ego tracks, gives 'em an ARENA-sort of feel :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-02-26, 19:11:32
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2007-02-26, 18:50:12
Funny to hear Paul Wrightson sing on the Blind Ego tracks, gives 'em an ARENA-sort of feel :D
Yep, the track 'Mirror' is one of my favourites  *horns* 8)

np: Genesis - Duke

4. Man of our Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2007-02-26, 23:51:48
IQ - Subterranea

Haven't played this for sometime - just remembered how brilliant it is (especially Disk 1).

Earlier

Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-02-27, 19:19:23
In my car: IQ - Dark Matter

np: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

5. At Home in the Mire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2007-02-27, 21:30:04
A.C.T. - Silence - Call In Dead

O man this song makes me laugh...

"So you're standing there with all your fruit....Your yellow shirt looks kinda cute :D" ... man ...genius lyrics!!!!

Quotenp: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

5. At Home in the Mire

Good choice! genius album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-02-27, 21:30:23
Symphony X - Awakenings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-02-27, 21:33:18
Teunis, you're amazing!
You really have the same mood-changes it seems!

When you said you were listening to Genesis - Duke, I was listening to the exact same album after a loooooooong time!
And now you say you're listening to The Hound Of The Baskervilles and I'm also listening to The Hound!

What a mystery!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-02-27, 22:37:25
Pearl Jam - Ten

Track: Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-02-28, 21:01:42
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-02-27, 21:33:18
Teunis, you're amazing!
You really have the same mood-changes it seems!

When you said you were listening to Genesis - Duke, I was listening to the exact same album after a loooooooong time!
And now you say you're listening to The Hound Of The Baskervilles and I'm also listening to The Hound!

What a mystery!
Well, long time ago that I heard that I was amazing  ;D ;).

Let's see if it happens again  ;): np: Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-02-28, 21:11:56
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-02-28, 21:01:42
Well, long time ago that I heard that I was amazing  ;D ;).

Let's see if it happens again  ;): np: Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road


Don't really know Rocket Scientists... Can you give a hint what it sounds like?
I've heard it's very keyboard orientated (which is a plus!), is that true?

Can you compare it with other bands/artists?
Dark/happy music?

I've heard lots of people like it, but I've no idea why.


I just played a lot on my keyboard and it all sounded great actually. Very Jean Michel Jarre alike. But it's just loose snippets, I really need to tie the snippets together to form a whole, but that's my weakness... So I think I'm great at playing snippets of nice riffs and solos, but not a songwriter. So that's what I was listening to.

But now I feel like listening to some Neal Morse... I think "One" will do.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-02-28, 21:52:55
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-02-28, 21:11:56
Don't really know Rocket Scientists... Can you give a hint what it sounds like?
I've heard it's very keyboard orientated (which is a plus!), is that true?

Can you compare it with other bands/artists?
Dark/happy music?
It's difficult to describe the music and compare it to an other band, because it is very versatile. It is indeed keyboard orientated (Erik Norlander), but there is room enough for guitar solos. On the album 'Oblivion Days' for example Arjen Lucassen did the heavy rhytm guitar stuff. There are both dark and happy tracks.

More info and soundbytes on their website: http://www.thetank.com/rocketscientists.htm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-02-28, 23:07:25
Aryeon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: 02 - My House On Mars

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-03-01, 18:28:45
GPS - Window to the Soul

8. Gold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-03-02, 13:52:21
Poisonblack - Lust Stained Despair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2007-03-02, 16:48:56
Shadowland!  Ring of Roses-Dorian Gray (Bonus track)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-02, 19:28:13
Today:
Sylvan - Presets
Toto - Mindfields
Gazpacho - Night

np: Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-03-02, 23:45:43
Axamenta - Ever-Arch-I-Tech-Ture

Track: 09 - Ravager 1.6.6.3.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-03-03, 12:34:07
This morning: Toto - Falling in Between

np: myspace page of the band 'Headspace' (Damian Wilson on vocals)

Though I adore Damian's voice, I'm not impressed by this music, too little melody IMO

If you want to hear it, here's the link:

http://www.myspace.com/headspacetheband
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-03, 13:12:12
Kamelot - One Cold Winter's Night

Track: Elizabeth pt I, II & III

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2007-03-03, 15:13:26
Rush - Exit...Stage Left - Jacobs Ladder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-03-03, 17:08:34
Today I played:
Spock's Beard - Snow + Bonus Disc
Neal Morse - ?

And now I'm playing:
Neal Morse - One, ~ track 1. The Creation (18:22)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-03-05, 19:21:19
Kamelot - The Black Halo

2. When The Lights Are Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-03-05, 21:24:02
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-03-03, 17:08:34
Today I played:
Spock's Beard - Snow + Bonus Disc
Neal Morse - ?

And now I'm playing:
Neal Morse - One, ~ track 1. The Creation (18:22)
NP -> Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-03-05, 21:51:30
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-03-05, 21:24:02
NP -> Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura :D

:D

I'm really in a Neal-mood.
Everytime I listen to Neal Morse, I get the feeling I want to kneel more. Hahaha ;D.

Ok...

Ahem...

Anyway...

Now Playing: Neal Morse - ?
Sola Scriptura will be next!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-03-05, 22:12:32
Wolverine - The Window Purpose

Track: 02 - My Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-03-06, 11:07:06
Not been feeling too good this last week, picked up a stomach bug that seems to want to cause me as much inncoviniance as possible so went to bed early last night.....BIG mistake come 3AM I'm wide awake, so i've had the headphones on since then

So far today....

Lemmy - Damage Case
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Threshold - Dead Reckoning - Got an advance copy through an aquaintance, but it hasn't got Supermassive Black Hole on it.
Pilgrym - Pilgramage
NP Kino - Cutting Room Floor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-03-06, 18:38:27
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

5. Don't Ever Cry, Just Remember
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2007-03-06, 21:38:13
Now Playing:

GENESIS - "Many Too Many"
from the album '...And then there were three'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2007-03-07, 17:19:15
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-07, 19:09:16
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

7. Warcry

Yes, it rocks  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-03-07, 20:22:45
Today I was exploring my new discoveries.

My dad is a Mike Oldfield fan and played a lot songs to me.
Although I instantly liked what I heard I wasn't sure about the quality.
But today I sat through the whole of Tubular Bells and I can tell you that I very much like it! *horns*

I hope to discover more from Mike Oldfield!

Now playing: Mike Oldfield - Discovery

;D

I like Maggie Reilley's voice a lot!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-03-07, 23:17:38
Stream of Passion - Nostalgia

I've been feeling that since Lori and Alex announced they left the band :( Man! Those tours were great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-03-09, 13:16:20
Swallow The Sun - Hope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-09, 19:10:58
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

1. The Door  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-03-09, 22:29:21
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: 01 - The Root Of All Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tina on Sun, 2007-03-11, 01:15:27
The Reasoning - Awakening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-03-11, 13:06:33
Blackfield - Blackfield II

6. Epidemic

Just 42 minutes of music, but better 42 minutes of great music than 75 minutes and skipping several tracks  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-03-11, 19:49:35
The Gathering - How To Measure A Planet?

Track: disc I track 04 - My Electricity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-03-12, 13:15:22
This morning:
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Blind Ego - Mirror
El Grupo - El Grupo live

np: IQ - Ever

Still to come:
Live - The Best Of
Marillion - Marbles
Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)

Yep, it's that time again: alone at the office, the music makes my day  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-03-12, 13:33:57
Within Temptation - The Heart Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-03-12, 14:14:07
I'm in a Threshold mood today.

Subsurface
Some songs from the new Threshold album (Good!!)
Some songs from Hypothetical

And now Shadowland
Ring Of Roses
Track 2. Jigsaw (brilliant stuff, really!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: jorja on Mon, 2007-03-12, 16:59:38
Henning Pauly  Babysteps
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-03-12, 19:25:36
Gazpacho - Night

1. Dream of Stone  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-03-12, 20:26:23
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2007-03-12, 19:25:36
Gazpacho - Night

1. Dream of Stone  8)

What a coincidence.  ;D Me too.  :D

Well, right now that is.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-03-13, 18:39:53
np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo #03] The Haunting (Somewhere In Tim (5:40 )

What a great Album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-03-13, 18:59:47
Frost* - Milliontown

6. Milliontown  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-03-14, 19:43:37
Opeth - Blackwater park

Track: 07 - Patterns In The Ivy I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-14, 20:29:54
John Wetton - Chasing The Dragon

3. Rendez-Vous 6:02
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tina on Wed, 2007-03-14, 23:48:50
Ayreon - The Final Experiment  :) ... and theres more Ayreon on the way
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-15, 23:30:31
Pain Of Salvation - 12:5

Track: 05 - Winning A War

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2007-03-16, 12:17:00
Not of this world by Pendragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2007-03-16, 15:23:40
Pepper's Ghost- Bedlam Fayre
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-16, 16:02:31
Just played: Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

np: Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

1. Deep Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-17, 15:04:07
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: 03 - Cribcaged

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Unicorn on Sun, 2007-03-18, 00:07:09
I'm totally obsessed with "Only Child" or "Crying for Help IV"
Listened to it atleast 10 times today and listening now. Beautiful song.
Are they any chances for this song to be played live?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-03-18, 01:49:57
Gazpacho - Night

Track: Chequered Light Buildings

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-03-18, 13:17:13
Camel - Dust and Dreams

8. End of the Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-03-18, 20:06:11
Quote from: Unicorn on Sun, 2007-03-18, 00:07:09
I'm totally obsessed with "Only Child" or "Crying for Help IV"
Listened to it atleast 10 times today and listening now. Beautiful song.
Are they any chances for this song to be played live?

"Only Child" is indeed a brilliant song. Very underrated. It's one of my favourites actually.
I hope they'll be playing it one day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-03-18, 20:46:33
Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation I

Track: 08 - New Orders

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-03-19, 19:20:13
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass

3. Dreams of the Ferryman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-03-20, 19:08:31
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

4. Heavy Metal Symphony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-03-20, 20:33:31
Transatlantic - SMPTe Limited Edition

Track: 01 - All Of The Above

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-03-20, 20:56:22
Neal Morse - Testimony

Neal Morse - One

And now:

IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-21, 18:45:44
Shadowland - Ring of Roses

2. Jigsaw  *horns* great song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-03-21, 19:28:29
Was listening to Luca Turilli's "The Infinite Wonders Of Creation".
It started ok, but after a while I thought it was getting too heavy and maybe too straight-forward Gothic-Metal.

I was bored so I put in "The Seventh House" (by IQ) again! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-21, 19:57:17
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-03-21, 19:28:29
I was bored so I put in "The Seventh House" (by IQ) again! ;D
Good choice, it's my favorite IQ album. Never get bored by that one!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-03-21, 19:57:34
Redemption - The Fullness Of Time

Track: 03 - Scarred

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-03-21, 20:21:34
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-21, 19:57:17
Good choice, it's my favorite IQ album. Never get bored by that one!  8)

Yup, I think that's also my favourite IQ album, for some reason I'm not that fond on pre-Seventh House albums... and Dark Matter is also brilliant but not that good as Seventh House.

The last song "Guiding Light" just finished, so now I'll pop in Pepper's Ghost. It was waiting for me for a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-03-22, 19:23:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-03-21, 20:21:34
Yup, I think that's also my favourite IQ album, for some reason I'm not that fond on pre-Seventh House albums... and Dark Matter is also brilliant but not that good as Seventh House.
Like the pre-Seventh House albums too, favourite from new to old: 'Subterranea', 'Ever' and so on.

np: Blind Ego - Mirror

7. Mirror  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-03-22, 21:38:44
Today I came out of school and I was tired. Extremely tired.

EXTREMELY TIRED!!!!

EXTREMELY TIRED

So I was tired and I wanted to relax.
So what did I do?

Lying on bed and put in the song "Duke Travels" from Genesis of course!

What else? Tssss...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-23, 19:19:03
John Watts - It Has To Be
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-24, 14:56:25
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 02 - The Conflict

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-03-24, 15:19:09
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-24, 14:56:25
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 02 - The Conflict

*horns*

*horns*

I was listening to Michael Pinella's album... don't know which title... The purple album.
Then I was listening to Spock's Beard - Octane.
And at the moment I am listening to:

Spock's Beard - The Light
01. The Light - IV: Looking Straight Into The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-03-24, 22:16:10
Queen - Live at Wembley *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-03-25, 18:30:02
Dream Theater - Metropolis pt II: Scenes From A Memory

Track: Beyond This Life

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-03-26, 22:34:05
Enchant - Wounded

Track: 06 - Look Away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-03-27, 13:04:51
Moonspell - The Butterfly Effect
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-03-27, 19:41:40
Vanden Plas - Christ. O

Track: 02 - Postcard To God

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2007-03-28, 08:54:24
np>> Blackfield - [Blackfield (2004)  #08]: Cloudy Now (3:35)

that was soooo good live....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-03-28, 19:29:55
Tool - 10.000 Days

Track: 04 - 10.000 Days : Wings Pt II

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-03-29, 09:41:39
In my car: Shadow Gallery - Room V

np while at work: http://www.morow.com/

A nice way to discover new bands  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-29, 18:59:15
Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon

Track: 02 - Breathe

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-03-29, 21:48:05
Today at school(!!!) I played Scenes From A Memory (Dream Theater) in the canteen.
Immediately some people came to the music-desk.

I quote:

Person number one: "WHAT IS THIS?!?!?! Please get lost will you!"
Person number two: "Hey! That's Dream Theater! They're cool! Do you know Saviour Machine?"
Person number three: "Wow! My brother is totally adoring this band and I secretely steal his cds..." Hums along with the guitar solo.
Person number four: "I don't know this music! It's totally new to me, but it is amazing! Who is this band?"


Person number one left quickly after... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-29, 21:58:21
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-03-29, 21:48:05

Person number one left quickly after... ;D

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Silhouette on Thu, 2007-03-29, 23:27:20
My first post in this thread on this forum, and I'm actually listening to nothing less than The shattering room. ::)

Silhouette
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-30, 14:01:12
This morning I listened to:

Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

not knowing that I would get an e-mail that the follow-ups of both albums will be shipped to me today  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-03-30, 20:25:24
Again: Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon - Live Series

Track: Us & Them

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-31, 15:19:42
The Aurora Project - Unspoken Words

Track: The Gathering
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-03-31, 15:36:57
Dream Theater - Octavarium
8. Octavarium (IV. Intervals)

Ha! Yes! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Silhouette on Sat, 2007-03-31, 17:38:19
Arena - Pepper's ghost
(Opera fanatica)

Silhouette
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-03-31, 18:40:59
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part two

4. Roundabout

sounding great  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-03-31, 20:11:14
Knight Area - Under a New Sign

3. Mastermind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-03-31, 21:43:36
Enchant - Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10 - Limited Edition

Track: 05 - Colours Fade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Silhouette on Sun, 2007-04-01, 11:45:35
IQ - Ever
5. Leap of faith

Silhouette
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-04, 10:14:48
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Eight: School  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-04-04, 16:49:30
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-04, 10:14:48
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Eight: School  *horns*

WOW! Nice choice with the album! But I don't like that particular song.
The rest is brilliant of course!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-04, 18:55:23
This afternoon:
Riverside - Out of Myself
Toto - Live in Amsterdam
Sylvan - Presets

np: IQ (live)

track: The Last Human Gateway  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-04-04, 19:40:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-04-04, 16:49:30
WOW! Nice choice with the album! But I don't like that particular song.
The rest is brilliant of course!

???
That seems like a pointless remark...

I thought I posted my own "now playing", but it seems I didn't...

Well, I was listening to:
Kaipa - Kaipa

And now I am listening to:
Kaipa - Mindrevolutions

Yeah, this is good stuff, hope you understand that! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-04-06, 10:23:57
For if anyone didn't get it:
Kaipa is a very interesting band, very special.
The latest three albums sound like The Flower Kings, but I'm especially pointing towards the first three albums!

The first three albums don't have their "Flowerkings influences", simply because the Flower Kings weren't there.
The Flower Kings however have some influences of Kaipa. Later Kaipa got more influences from The Flower Kings.

Err.... anyway...

I'm listening to Kaipa - Inget Nytt Under Solen.
The first track is a brilliant song!
Yup, I mean BRILLIANT!!

Skenet Bedrar.
It's a 21:41 minute epic, and man, is it good!

Seriously, download this very song, and buy the album after your 21:41 minute adventure!

I recommend this!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Silhouette on Fri, 2007-04-06, 13:28:41
You know what?
I really like Arena.
Really.

Have a look at my Last.fm list for last week.
You'll see what I mean.
Might be even more this week.

Listening to Contagion right now.
Tsunami.

My sentences just. Get shorter. And. Shorter.
Enough.

Sil.hou.et.t.e.
(sorry 'bout that)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-04-06, 17:53:05
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 01 - The Door  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 00:01:06
Well, eh it's now Watching actually.

See this.  ;D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyqAn1McUE)

With a very young Mick.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-04-09, 10:01:19
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 00:01:06
Well, eh it's now Watching actually.

See this.  ;D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyqAn1McUE)

With a very young Mick.  :D

Très cool, really love it :)
The discussion below is really stupid if you ask me...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-04-09, 16:54:55
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 00:01:06
Well, eh it's now Watching actually.

See this.  ;D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyqAn1McUE)

With a very young Mick.  :D

That was really cool! Thanks!
I enjoyed it.

Today me, my little brother and my dad were off to the swimming pool.
In the car I played OSI - Free and they didn't complain.
On the way back I played Arena - The Cry and guess what?
They still didn't complain.

Great day! Hehehehe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 18:28:38
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-04-09, 16:54:55

Today me, my little brother and my dad were off to the swimming pool.
In the car I played OSI - Free and they didn't complain.
On the way back I played Arena - The Cry and guess what?
They still didn't complain.

Great day! Hehehehe.

Try Opeth the next time.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-04-09, 19:27:58
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 18:28:38
Try Opeth the next time.  ;)
And I will be the first to complain! ;)

I'm listening to a radio-broadcast about my school.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 21:17:19
Speaking of which:

Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: The Drapery Falls

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-04-09, 22:18:00
Sorry for this one...:

Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion
3. My Interpretation

To be honest, I think this is quite nice after a lot of prog.
It's catchy, happy, summer-ish, even Queeny...

EDIT:

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-09, 21:17:19Opeth - Blackwater Park

Track: The Drapery Falls

And funny, but this is absolutely a brilliant song! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Silhouette on Tue, 2007-04-10, 00:14:53
Rain For A Day - Elemental

I'm addicted! Awesome stuff!

Silhouette
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-04-10, 00:38:50
Spock's Beard - Ghosts of Autumn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2007-04-12, 15:52:47
Kino.....Picture. track 5 People
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-04-13, 15:30:25
Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2007-04-12, 15:52:47
Kino.....Picture. track 5 People

Great choice!

Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion

4. Love Today


To be honest I like it very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-04-14, 21:29:26
Arena - Radiance

Track: 04 - Spectre At The Feast

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-04-15, 16:46:35
Magenta - New York Suite

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-04-15, 20:38:01
No. 3.  :D

Dream Theater - Cleaning Out The Closet

Track: 04 - Eve

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-04-16, 18:46:09
Threshold - Dead Reckoning

4. Hollow  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2007-04-16, 18:50:14
Pride

Medusa...... I love this song more and more

Addicted to your belladonna kiss!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-16, 22:29:11
Dream Theater - When Dream And Day Re-Unite

Track: Metropolis pt I

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-04-16, 23:04:57
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream

Stranger By The Minute

Very happy song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-04-17, 15:59:38
Iced Earth - Alive In Athens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-04-17, 16:45:47
Porcupine Tree...... Fear of a Blank Planet....
I got it at last...First track. As above
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-04-17, 18:36:52
Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue

5. Night in the City
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-04-17, 19:03:49
Quote from: bellanova on Tue, 2007-04-17, 16:45:47
Porcupine Tree...... Fear of a Blank Planet....
I got it at last...First track. As above

Same here!

Brilliant album!!

My friend says he wants to die
He plays in a band
They sound like Pearl Jam
Their clothes are black
The music is crap

Brilliant lyrics! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-04-18, 17:54:36
www.distantdream.com
:o :o :o :o :o :o

Watch, listen, read, be amazed!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-18, 18:09:51
Kayak - The Best of Kayak

4. Irene
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-04-18, 19:13:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-04-18, 17:54:36
www.distantdream.com
:o :o :o :o :o :o

Watch, listen, read, be amazed!

Indeed. The only thing bothering is that male's voice in the prelude. Don't really like that one. Maybe i have to listen to him more to like it. But you're right: Amazing.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-04-18, 22:29:32
Some dutch dude named Arjen who thinks he can play the guitars and compose a few songs.

Track: Something about 2 days in Isolation.  :-\

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-04-19, 13:19:25
Knight Area - Under A New Sign - 07 - A Different Man Part 2.


This is a fabulous album well worth investing a few Pounds/Euros in.


Info on the album creation Here (http://www.knightarea.com/Creation%20of%20new%20album.htm) Quite interesting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-04-19, 19:17:21
Shadow Gallery - Room V

1. Manhunt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-04-20, 19:18:20
Bløf - Umoja

Track: Wennen aan september
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-23, 22:54:16
Dream Theater - Red Hill Mining Town

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-23, 23:18:23
And another U2 cover:

Dream Theater (again  ;D) - Bad

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-25, 19:46:59
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

4. Mystery  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Thu, 2007-04-26, 09:39:41
Fish- Communion   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-04-26, 16:25:06
Overhead - Zumanthum
1. Beginning To End


In my opinion great music! I already told you all here, but I will say it again:
You can download this album for free on their official website!
Do it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-04-26, 19:21:05
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

2. Destination Unknown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-04-27, 15:12:21
WASP - Dying For The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-04-30, 18:48:10
Threshold - Dead Reckoning

Track: 01 - Slipstream

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-05-01, 19:16:12
Sylvan - Deliverance

8. A Fairytale Ending  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-05-02, 18:46:30
Star One - Space Metal

10. Starchild  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-05-02, 20:36:40
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-05-02, 18:46:30
Star One - Space Metal

10. Starchild  *horns*

Nice.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-05-02, 22:56:16
Alice In Chains - Greatest Hits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-05-04, 18:47:53
Just played: IQ - Nomzano

np: Simon Phillips - Symbiosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-05, 14:56:39
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of The Blank Planet

Track: 04 - Sentimental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-05-05, 15:11:19
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-05, 14:56:39
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of The Blank Planet

Track: 04 - Sentimental

I was playing that one too!

Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
Way Out Of Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-06, 19:32:20
Dream Theater - Master Of Puppets (official bootleg: live-series)

Track: 07 - Orion

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-07, 00:00:22
Faith No More - Easy


"Eeeeew!" ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-05-07, 18:04:17
Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-07, 18:51:20
Star One - The Two Gates (Live on Earth)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-05-07, 21:33:41
I had heard people about an album which was the best of 2007.
So I downloaded it:

Gazpacho - Night


MAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN that is awesome!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
This is gonna end up high in my top 10 list of 2007!!

I directly downloaded the whole back catalog of Gazpacho end guess what?
I need money to buy the whole discography of Gazpacho! 8)
Every month an album of Gazpacho, so let's say (I play it safe now) in about half a year I will have every single Gazpacho album!!!

Great band, absolutely brilliant music!! 8)
Highly recommended to Marillion and Muse fans and everything in between.
Nah, let's just say that all prog listeners should listen to Night.
Nooo no no no... EVERYBODY should listen to Night!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-07, 21:47:49
Don't like "modern" Marillion and really don't like Muse :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-05-07, 22:58:49
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-07, 21:47:49
Don't like "modern" Marillion and really don't like Muse :-[

Ok...

(I myself don't really like the "modern" Marillion either, but I do like Muse!)
But maybe you might like Gazpacho!

http://www.gazpachoworld.com/music/streaming/
Here you can stream the entire "Night" album.
I think it's pure magic!

http://www.gazpachoworld.com/music/streaming1/
And here you can download the entire "Firebird" album.


EDIT:
By the way, I'm now listening to:
King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
3. Epitaph

I really like this album. Too bad I'm sometimes unable to "grab" King Crimson, which is really a problem with the later albums.
Although I think songs like "Thela Hun Ginjeed" are very funny.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-07, 23:03:57
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-05-07, 21:33:41
I had heard people about an album which was the best of 2007.
So I downloaded it:

Gazpacho - Night


MAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN that is awesome!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
This is gonna end up high in my top 10 list of 2007!!

I directly downloaded the whole back catalog of Gazpacho end guess what?
I need money to buy the whole discography of Gazpacho! 8)
Every month an album of Gazpacho, so let's say (I play it safe now) in about half a year I will have every single Gazpacho album!!!

Great band, absolutely brilliant music!! 8)
Highly recommended to Marillion and Muse fans and everything in between.
Nah, let's just say that all prog listeners should listen to Night.
Nooo no no no... EVERYBODY should listen to Night!

You're right about that PH. It's a marvellous album indeed.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-05-08, 15:43:42
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-07, 23:03:57You're right about that PH.
Only about that? 8)


Today I don't really feel much Proggy.
I played Muse this morning and a bit of Within Temptation, but now I moved over to something entirely different!

Frank Klepacki - Command & Conquer
1. Act On Instinct


YEAH!!! As soon as I hear the first 2 seconds I can see the NOD buggy's and GDI Humvees!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-05-08, 20:11:03
Evanescence - Anywhere

I really don't like their latest album, but I'm a sucker for their ballads.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-05-09, 20:37:28
Just played Genesis Live - The way we walk volume 2: The Longs

np: Muse - Origin of Symmetry

6. Citizen Erased
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-05-11, 12:24:04
Knight Area - Under a New Sign

np: Shadowland - Ring of Roses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-05-11, 14:20:40
Confrontation, by, guess who? Mindblowing!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-12, 11:55:46
Pain Of Salvation - Remedy Lane

Track: 02 - Ending Theme

*Yeah, right. Ending Theme at the beginning of an album.   ::)

;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-05-12, 19:19:01
Asia - Silent Nation

6. Ghost in the Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-05-12, 19:46:21
Crack in the ice off the Visitor album. Getting ready for Sheffield!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Sat, 2007-05-12, 20:05:42
Quote from: bellanova on Sat, 2007-05-12, 19:46:21
Crack in the ice off the Visitor album. Getting ready for Sheffield!!!

Trying to resist palying any Arena between now and Sheffield.... always like to have a break from a bands music before I go and see them.

Now Playing

Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet - what an amazing album !!

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-12, 22:29:20
Now playing:  DT - SC.

I know. I've been a bad boy but i couldn't wait any longer.  :-[

Let me tell you: it's AMAZING. One of the best albums i've ever heard of them. And i've got them all.  ;D

It definitely rocks !!!!  *horns*

Awesomeness optima forma. !!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-05-13, 00:07:09
Tsk Tsk Maddox! >:(

;D
;)


I've been playing some little bits of music I recorded, just don't know what to do with it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-13, 01:07:58
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2007-05-13, 00:07:09
Tsk Tsk Maddox! >:(



I know.  :-[ :-\

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-05-13, 11:23:57
Maddox:
> Now playing:  DT - SC.

Maddox, I won't let you just hide yourself like that. I racked my brain trying to figure out what that could be. For me, DT is dream Theater (remember Brits: ...er), but SC doesn't make any sense here (CS would be A Change of Seasons).

So please (I'll get you a pint next time): What is DT-SC?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-05-13, 11:29:43
OK, Maddox, I found your other posting. SC is Systematic Chaos. So why is Dream Theater cloak-and-dagger stuff in this Forum?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-13, 11:46:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-05-13, 11:29:43
OK, Maddox, I found your other posting. SC is Systematic Chaos. So why is Dream Theater cloak-and-dagger stuff in this Forum?

Nicky.

Well, i'm not ashamed to say that i'm a massive DT fan but...Because it hasn't been released yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2007-05-13, 12:58:13
The Reasoning - Awakening I love it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-05-13, 13:53:14
IQ - Ever

4. Further Away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-05-16, 20:30:20
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

np: Arena - The Visitor

5. The Hanging Tree  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-05-16, 21:42:48
Elemental Journey - Project X (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=92589945)

Listen to it. I think most people here will like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-05-17, 00:50:06
Marillion - Somewhere Else

I've just got home from the concert in Utrecht. Man it was great. After the intro of Splintering Heart, things couldn't go wrong any more.  :D
A short impression of the tracks they played: Splintering Heart, The Other Half, The Space, Somewhere Else, Afraid Of Sunlight, Estonia (one of the best ballads i've ever heard) Neverland, heck they even dared to bring up Ocean Cloud which is a 18 minutes (!) long epic.  *horns*
After the first encore they got back on the stage doing a song of...Focus called Hocus Pocus in which Steve H. even started to yodel.  :o  ;D
Steve H. sang pretty good by the way. Reached the high tones perfectly. But...

Can somebody please tell me whatever happened with Steve Rothery?  :o
If a Grizzly bear would ever become human, then his name would be Steve Rothery. Man, he gained a lot of weight in the past few years.

I've got this concert for my birthday last year and it was the best gift i've been given.  8)
Although I've been a fan since 1984, i shamefully have to admit that i only saw them twice.  :-\
They will return again in December and i think i will see them then again.  :D

*the end of this rather long now-playing-review-thingy.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-05-17, 12:47:40
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-05-17, 00:50:06
Can somebody please tell me whatever happened with Steve Rothery?  :o
If a Grizzly bear would ever become human, then his name would be Steve Rothery. Man, he gained a lot of weight in the past few years.

LOL :D

Not that I listen to Marillion any more, but if he still knows to play like the genius I know from the 80s... and he's not uncomfortable with his weight...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-05-17, 17:24:31
Gazpacho - Night
Pendragon - Utrecht .. The Final Frontier

np: Marillion - Brave

Track: Hard As Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-05-17, 20:53:45
Spock's Beard - Snow 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-05-17, 20:57:30
I'm going to play a duo here.

Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation pt I and pt II.

Currently: track 02 of pt I - Optimization

This pretty well rocks.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-05-17, 21:07:19
Pain Of Salvation - Oblivion Ocean

What a beautiful track this is! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2007-05-17, 23:25:55
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-05-17, 20:57:30
I'm going to play a duo here.

Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation pt I and pt II.

Currently: track 02 of pt I - Optimization

This pretty well rocks.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I just have Part I. What does Part II sound like? Would you recommend it to me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-05-18, 14:53:16
I was playing "Ritual".

To be precise:
"Wingspread" from the the album "Ritual" from 1995.
Through ProgArchives: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=301

Excellent music from Sweden!
Didn't know them!
But now I'm very interested in this band. Does someone know them?
The singer also sings with the other Swedish band "Kaipa".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-05-18, 17:31:54
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2007-05-17, 23:25:55
I just have Part I. What does Part II sound like? Would you recommend it to me?

Personally i think that pt II is even better than pt. I. Eve Suite for instance is marvellous. I would recommend it to anyone who likes prog with a heavy note.  :D
The story continues so i'm sure that the next album will deal with the concept of pt I and pt II. Besides that the songs are better it also is a bit heavier than pt I.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2007-05-18, 18:06:44
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-05-18, 17:31:54
Personally i think that pt II is even better than pt. I. Eve Suite for instance is marvellous. I would recommend it to anyone who likes prog with a heavy note.  :D
The story continues so i'm sure that the next album will deal with the concept of pt I and pt II. Besides that the songs are better it also is a bit heavier than pt I.  *horns*

Thanks a lot maddox,  :) pt II is on my "want to buy list"!

Now playing Iona - The Circling Hour

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-05-18, 19:56:22
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2007-05-18, 18:06:44
Thanks a lot maddox,  :) pt II is on my "want to buy list"!


You're welcome.  ;)

NP> Since Wednesday i'm in a Marillion-mood.  :D

Marbles By The Sea

Track: Neverland

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-05-18, 20:07:20
Muse - Showbiz

3. Fillip
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-20, 14:10:16
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of The Blank Planet

Track: 03 - Anesthetize
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-20, 17:32:04
Pain Of Salvation - 12:5

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-20, 20:12:50
Speaking of which:

After Forever - S/T

Track: Equally Destructive

*horns* ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-05-21, 15:15:39
IQ - Subterranea
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

np: Pendragon - Believe

still to come: Shadow Gallery - Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-05-22, 19:26:45
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

2. Exit L.U.M.C.

My favourite 2007 release, with Sylvan's 'Presets' as a good second.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-05-22, 21:40:51
My favourite Threshold songs *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-05-22, 22:01:58
Thanx to a certain Spider ( ;D) now playing:

Testament - Souls Of Black

Track: 02 - Face In The Sky

Music from my 'wild' years.  ;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-05-22, 23:33:58
Octavarium: Octavarium (title song). Amazing: Wish You Were Here revisited. These guys (DT) know their heritage.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-05-23, 19:27:31
Silence. (Got my brain mashed by several hours of Dream Theater.)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-05-23, 20:06:11
I'm listening to William D Drake on his myspace site.
Someone from the Frostforum recommended it and it sounds really good!

http://www.myspace.com/williamddrake

I was told he was part of The Cardiacs, which I ABSOLUTELY didn't like.
Maybe I should try again...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-05-23, 20:34:26
Dream Theater - Score

Track: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Along with the Octavarium-Orchestra-Of-Awe  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-26, 19:30:40
Spocks Beard - V

Track: All On A Sunday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-05-26, 19:58:53
Magic Pie - Circus Of Life
(YOU SHOULD ALL LISTEN TO THIS!!!)

And now:
Kaipa - Angling Feelings

This is also really good (without Roine Stolt they seem to go a bit heavier...) Nice flute also.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-26, 20:01:51
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

Track: 01 - Deep Inside

Hmm, likey.  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-05-28, 11:23:11
Riverside - Out Of Myself

7. In Two Minds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-28, 19:38:13
Ayreon - The Final Experiment

Track: 03 - Eyes Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-28, 23:11:54
Gazpacho - Night

Track: 02 - Chequered Light Buildings

Simply awesome.  *horns*
Definitely one of the best things i've heard this year.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-05-29, 17:59:08
Frost - 2006 - Milliontown - 06. Milliontown

Awesome! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-05-29, 18:00:11
Pendragon - The World

4. Prayer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Tue, 2007-05-29, 18:09:13
Strangefish- Fortune Telling!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-05-29, 18:48:48
Dream Theater- Octavarium, title track. I got reaquainted with this again on the bus back from Sheffield yesterday. Great album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-05-29, 20:53:11
Ayreon - The Human Equation - Day 10 - Memories 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-05-30, 21:46:03
Last Crack: Burning Time.

Reminds me of Jane's Addiction and Alice In Chains. Producer Dave Jerden has produced albums for all three groups. So if you like Jane and Alice ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-05-31, 11:34:26
Michael Harris: Orchestrate.

Very imaginative. An electronic classical orchestra with a crazy guitar hoppin around on top of it, like Steve Vai meets Marx Brothers and we smoke a joint, yeees?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-05-31, 15:22:24
np>> Porcupine Tree - [Fear Of A Blank Planet #03] Anesthetize (17:42)

- and what a hammer album this is...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-05-31, 17:50:52
Talk Show: self-titled.

Talk Show is 3/4 Stone Temple Pilots, Dave Coutts instead of Scott Weiland. Scott was doing a lot of heroin at the time. Dave's an excellent singer too. Unfortunately Talk Show never got much attention, so the guys made Stone Temple Pilots' No. 4 with Scott after that, and it sold over 1 million copies (so they could keep their houses and cars). By the way, No. 4 is great too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-05-31, 22:30:19
Scott Weiland: 12 Bar Blues  (surprised?)

It's even better than I remember it. Very experimental (read: prog). Scott lets it all hang out.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-05-31, 22:31:48
The Gathering - Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-06-01, 10:42:48
Yes: The Yes Album

Their third, and first real good album, and it still sounds good today. Particularly Steve Howe was already great on that album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-01, 19:57:15
Shadow Gallery - Room V

12. Encrypted

What a voice  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Fri, 2007-06-01, 22:09:56
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/dt_chaos468x60.gif)

...kicks ass!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-02, 01:43:16
Quote from: Micha on Fri, 2007-06-01, 22:09:56
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/dt_chaos468x60.gif)

...kicks ass!

I'll join you with that Micha.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:10:32
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-01, 19:57:15
Shadow Gallery - Room V

12. Encrypted

What a voice  ;D ;)

OK, Teunis, I got the message. I reckon you've found Mike Baker on the great list. So, hand over the mike to Baker.

Looks like Maddox is happy, or should we say: euphoric?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:13:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:10:32
OK, Teunis, I got the message. I reckon you've found Mike Baker on the great list. So, hand over the mike to Baker.

Looks like Maddox is happy, or should we say: euphoric?

Nicky.
;D Yes, I've found him  8).

np: Toto - Falling in Between

6. Simple Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:16:18
Ayreon: Human Equation.

My first acquaintance with Ayreon. Must say, I'm impressed. Expressive, if not innovative, music. And of course all the singers are amazing. Hearing James LaBrie was a surprisingly enjoyable reencounter.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:38:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-06-02, 12:10:32

Looks like Maddox is happy, or should we say: euphoric?

Nicky.

Or just fanatic.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-06-03, 12:57:10
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road

cd 2 track 1: Castles Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-04, 22:52:38
NP> No, not Dream Theater's new album.  ::) ;D

Porcupine Tree - Fear Of The Blank Planet

Track: 05 -  Way Out Of Here

Ps> does anybody know why i can't post in the Favourite groups-topic created by Nicky?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-04, 23:01:30
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-04, 22:52:38
Ps> does anybody know why i can't post in the Favourite groups-topic created by Nicky?  ???

That's because it's umlaut-proof. ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-06-04, 23:04:40
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-04, 22:52:38Ps> does anybody know why i can't post in the Favourite groups-topic created by Nicky?  ???

We don't like you, that's all.
Don't take it to personally though. You can't do anything about it. You are just yourself I guess...





;)

I'm listening to Satellite - Evening Games
1. Evening Games

Man, how I like this music, it's amazing!

I just NEED to buy it, but it's not in my local store and I can't buy it through InsideOut, which means I need to buy it with my dad's creditcard...
But I WILL buy it! *horns*
I hope they're working on a new album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-04, 23:17:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-04, 23:01:30
That's because it's umlaut-proof. ;D

Nicky.

Hmm, fair enough. (http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_shrug.gif)

Quote from: PHWe don't like you, that's all.
Don't take it to personally though. You can't do anything about it. You are just yourself I guess...

;)

Then stand in line.  ;D


:D

NP> Not Porcupine Tree any more.

It's...Marillion - Brave

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-06-05, 11:53:12
Fish: Field Of Crows.

Great, big-sound, feel-good, album.

This is Fish, guys, the man with the voice bigger than life.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Tue, 2007-06-05, 13:08:23
Live and Life

Live - Disc 2

Brings back good memories of last months gig at the Sheffield Boardwalk
:)

Don't leave it too long before you tour again guys !!

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-06-05, 20:28:37
Muse - Origin of Symmetry

6. Citizen Erased
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-06-05, 23:12:45
RPWL - Start The Fire ~ live

Track: 06 - Not About Us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-06-06, 00:37:53
Zero Hour: Specs Of Pictures Burnt Beyond

Now, I realise that this music by it's very nature will have a small following, at least for a while. But if you're adventurous and want to get some music and lyrics implanted that take you to unknown places, then here it is, guys. Tremendous!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-06-07, 20:03:27
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

7. A Different Man, part II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-06-08, 10:54:30
Sylvan: Posthumous Silence.

Just got it. Tremendous! Also the lyrics impress this (amateur) linguist. Here I think one could use the word masterpiece.

You're right, captain, Marco really cuts it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-06-08, 11:55:19
When I came out of bed I listened to Misplaced Childhood by Marillion.

Now it's Ayreon's The Human Equation:

Day 2: Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-08, 13:36:47
Pallas - The Sentinel

8. Heart Attack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2007-06-08, 22:06:12
Caamora - Walk On Water as I'm visiting the MySpace Site Of Metal Mind Production http://www.myspace.com/metalmindproductions  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 13:42:40
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2007-06-08, 22:06:12Caamora - Walk On Water as I'm visiting the MySpace Site Of Metal Mind Production http://www.myspace.com/metalmindproductions  ;D

Ok, that's the same song as on "Skeletons in the cupboard". :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 14:43:18
Children's stuff. It's my daughters birthday and she choose to play K3. Which of course i like...ehm...music wise of course.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:19:33
The reflex by Duran Duran  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:21:18
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:19:33
The reflex by Duran Duran  ;D

Wow.  :o

Childhood memories emerges.  ;D

*those were the days. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-06-09, 17:30:57
Fear of a blank planet-Porcupine tree

Sleep Together............(mmm!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 18:55:58
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos
02. Forsaken

No wait... I'm not listening to this, I'm playing the piano intro on my keyboard! 8)

It's more difficult than I thought but I get it now! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-06-10, 16:33:45
I'm now listening to music by Bjorn Lynne (and Adam Skorupa).
The album is called "Undercover" and it's fully instrumental.

It's very James Bond-like, with a bit of Frank Klepacki (Command & Conquer) style added to it. Very electronica actually.

If you want a genre attached to it, Bjorn Lynne calls it "Spy/Thriller/Action soundtrack".
You can listen to the full album here: http://www.lynnemusic.com/undercover.html
I recommend that you do so.

No prog, I know... But what do you call prog nowadays...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-11, 14:24:52
Bløf - Umoja
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator

np: Muse - Showbiz

still to come:
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Blackfield - Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-11, 18:54:23
Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-11, 22:10:41
The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Track: Fix A Hole

;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-06-12, 21:02:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-06-08, 10:54:30
Sylvan: Posthumous Silence.

Just got it. Tremendous! Also the lyrics impress this (amateur) linguist. Here I think one could use the word masterpiece.

You're right, captain, Marco really cuts it.

Nicky.

Actually, for me it was the best album i've heard in 2006. In one word 'Awesome'.  *horns*

NP>

Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry

Track: 01 - Part Of The Machine

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-06-12, 21:06:33
Ayreon - ItEC 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2007-06-13, 17:09:55
Everon - Fantasma  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-06-13, 18:37:13
The Best of Jon and Vangelis

8. He Is Sailing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-06-14, 18:46:33
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic

1. The Last Human Gateway  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-06-15, 11:48:56
Yesterday I was sleeping in with the second disc of Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence.

And now I'm "Awake".
7. The Mirror


Love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-15, 18:32:36
Have been listening to Elvis all day long. It wasn't my idea, my collegue played his Elvis mp3 collection  :( :-\

So now it's time for real music:

Arena - Pride

3. Empire of a Thousand Days  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-06-16, 14:01:41
This morning: Pendragon - The Window Of Life

np: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic

3. Awake And Nervous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-06-17, 16:01:59
IQ - Subterranea

Track: Failsafe

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-06-17, 18:53:26
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: Cribcaged

8) *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-18, 15:19:12
Today:
IQ - Nomzano
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Pendragon - Kowtow

np: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

4. Mystery  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2007-06-18, 16:51:29
Jadis....Fanatic album..Track-Into Temptation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-18, 18:19:16
Bellanova, do you really mean "fanatic", or should it be "fantastic"?

I myself am listening to DT's Octavarium. It's also a fantastic album. According to the on/off/on... theory, it would be an "off" album.

I just gave a reviewer at Ultimate Metal some plain talk about this stupid theory.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2007-06-18, 18:40:47
Nicky! the album is called FANATIC but i wouldnt say it was fantastic. Its not bad.

I love Octavarium too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-18, 18:58:18
Quote from: bellanova on Mon, 2007-06-18, 18:40:47
Nicky! the album is called FANATIC but i wouldnt say it was fantastic. Its not bad.

Silly me, I should have figured that.

> I love Octavarium too!

Yes, it's such a wonderful album. I can run it on repeat for hours. And Jamie sings sooo tenderly on The Answer Lies Within. If I was a gal, I'd fall in love with him.

Bellanova, how about making your Listening Profile? Now that you've been so active lately, it would be interesting for us to see.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-18, 19:57:12
Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-18, 21:22:34
Blue Murder - The Valley Of The Kings

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-18, 21:38:59
Still Octavarium.

Things are really topsy-turvy around here: You kids are listening to 80's stuff while I'm into post-Scenes Dream Theater and Zero Hour.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-18, 22:28:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-18, 21:38:59

You kids are listening to 80's stuff..

Nicky.

;D

Which means you recognised what i just played.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-06-19, 11:03:00
Ray Wilson - 2006 - An Audience And Ray Wilson (Live Acoustic)
2. Another Day

Brilliant! It's been a while since I played a Ray Wilson album, and now I remember my vacation in Germany, 2006...
Mixed feelings...

Anyway! I LOVE this album!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-06-20, 21:28:02
Gazpacho - Night

Track: 01 - Dream Of Stone

Man, this is soo good. Definitely one of the highlights of 2007.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-06-20, 21:34:44
Bruce Springsteen The Essential on shuffle. Me likes :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-06-20, 21:43:46
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-06-20, 21:28:02
Gazpacho - Night

Track: 01 - Dream Of Stone

Man, this is soo good. Definitely one of the highlights of 2007.  8)

Indeed brother! *horns*

Magic Pie - Circus Of Life

03. Circus Of Life P. III: What If...

Man, this is soo good. Definately one of the highlights of 2007. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-06-20, 21:45:38
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light

4. Incident at Haldemans Lake

If you like Shadow Gallery, you'll like this as well. Band members:
DC Cooper (Ex-Royal Hunt, Silent Force)
Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery)
Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard, Kevin Gilbert, Tears for Fears, Genesis)
Kurt Barabas (Under the Sun)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2007-06-21, 15:24:55
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "September Sun"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-06-21, 15:46:07
Kaipa - Kaipa
08. Oceaner Föder Liv

I recommend this album to every TRUE progressive rock fan. It's VERY 70s prog.
If you like Genesis and don't mind the Swedish vocals, buy it!
Better yet, buy the "Kaipa: The Decca Years" collection. It gives you their first three studio albums, a live album and a demo recording.
Very good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2007-06-21, 16:10:44
Pendragon  Not of this World.......Bonus track-Paintbox
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-21, 16:56:45
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2007-06-21, 15:24:55
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "September Sun"

They've hit the mainstream quite well, Matt. What are they like from a prog perspective?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-21, 17:11:38
Opera Fanatica - marvellous piece, and highly original. Rob's simply  *horns*  on this one. I've had it on repeat for a while.

But, Cap, you gotta do something just as original to make me worship you  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-06-21, 17:54:38
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Track: Pain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-06-21, 19:41:11
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

6. First Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-06-21, 23:23:47
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2007-06-21, 19:41:11
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

6. First Light

Cool one, Teunis. Really like that one.  *horns*

NP>

Blof - Blauwe Ruis

Track: Mooie Dag

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-21, 23:47:33
Genesis: Carpet Crawlers (The Lamb). Fabulous song, still sounds great. Genesis ruled at the time, true prog.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-22, 10:10:29
Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-06-22, 10:55:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-21, 17:11:38
But, Cap, you gotta do something just as original to make me worship you  ;D

That something is already there, right in front of you, you're using it, it's called the forum :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-06-22, 11:50:58
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-06-21, 23:23:47Blof - Blauwe Ruis

Track: Mooie Dag

That is one of the most beautiful and unfortunately just one of the very few good songs the Netherlands has.
In Dutch language of course, 'cause we always have Mr. Arjen Anthony "Ayreon" Lucassen! ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-21, 23:47:33Genesis: Carpet Crawlers (The Lamb). Fabulous song, still sounds great. Genesis ruled at the time, true prog.

Indeed my Danish friend. In fact, they still rule with that album at this time.


I was playing:
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

I was crying man, this is really good and lyrically it fits me and my beliefs just perfect.
I'm already curious on what Mr. Morse-guy is writing at the moment...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-22, 19:11:15
IQ - Tales Of The Lush Attic
Within Temptation - The Silent Force

np: Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light  *horns*

9. Shattered Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-06-22, 21:03:35
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-06-22, 11:50:58
That is one of the most beautiful and unfortunately just one of the very few good songs the Netherlands has.
In Dutch language of course, 'cause we always have Mr. Arjen Anthony "Ayreon" Lucassen! ;D



Strange. I both agree and disagree with you here. Indeed Dutch music hasn't brought us top songs which chills the spine but there are a few examples which prove otherwise.

Blof has made more beautiful songs, not only Mooie Dag, but you knew that probably already  ;) but what about Frank Boeijen? Especially in the beginning he made some extraordinary stuff. We all know (the dutchies i mean) Kronenburger Park but there's more than that one.
And to be honest, i like Guus Meeuwis and Rowen Heze as well. Good fun for parties i guess.  ;D

But indeed, there aren't many good Dutch songs sung entirely in Dutch. A shame i must add.

NP>

Symphony X - The Odyssey 

Track: 03 - Incantations Of The Apprentice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-23, 16:50:49
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 02 - The Conflict

Pretty amazing *horns* stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-23, 17:25:38
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-23, 16:50:49
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 02 - The Conflict

Pretty amazing *horns* stuff.

Absolutely, I listened to it yesterday and was reduced to tears, this album is one of the best of 2007.

Cryptic Vision - In A World
01. In A World

This is also very VERY good!
The song "Common Ground" is available on ProgArchives for your listening pleasure!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Sat, 2007-06-23, 18:24:05
Tenacious D 'Beezleboss (The Final Showdown)'   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-23, 19:28:07
Oceansize - Efflorence
02. Catalyst

Haaa, this is wonderful!
Sounds like Porcupine Tree, The Urbane, and Muse... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-23, 19:31:37
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-23, 23:57:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-06-23, 17:25:38


Cryptic Vision - In A World
01. In A World


Funny you mention them. Bought this album last year since it was reccomended to me but besides the title- and opening track it really doesn't anything to me. Good ideas but just not my thing. Think they want to lean on Glass Hammer's sound too much.  :-\

NP> Dream Theater - Learning To Live (Live)  ;D

8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-06-24, 11:59:41
Chris Cornell: Euphoria Morning.

This is really a masterpiece, one of the most powerful and manifold vocal perfomances ever, great songs, and Alain and Natasha from Eleven have done a fine job too. Seems to take people quite some time to get into, but it's a real repeat-album.

Agree on DT, Maddox.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-06-24, 19:38:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-23, 19:31:37
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

8)
Cool one, Maddox. Really like that one  *horns*.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-25, 13:29:55
This morning:
Arena - The Cry
Asia - Astra

np: Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

4. One Small Step

Stil to come:
Fischer Z - Going Red For A Salad (Best of)
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-25, 15:07:42
Frost: Black Light Machine on Milliontown.

Great piece, spacey and crazy. John Mitchell does some fine playing.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 16:49:19
Kaipa - 1975 - Kaipa
03. Ankaret

This is seriously very good.
I haven't seen many people here who replied in this topic saying that they are playing Kaipa.
Am I the only one who listens to the old prog on a regular basis?
Where are all the old people? ;D All I see is 1990-2007 bands and songs (Spock's Beard, Arena, Dream Theater, Ayreon).
They are all good of course, but am I the only one who still discovers great bands from 1970-1980?
Before 1980 there was plenty of good music, and I'm sure Kaipa is one of them, check them out or you'll make me really angry...


EDIT: By the way, I'm making myself a compilation disc of the best songs from the first three albums (Kaipa, Inget Nytt Under Solen, Solo), but it's too difficult because, in fact, they're actually all very good songs... :o ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-25, 18:27:30
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 16:49:19
Before 1980 there was plenty of good music, and I'm sure Kaipa is one of them, check them out or you'll make me really angry...

OK, I just put on Mindrevolutions to avoid getting beaten up by you, PH. Got some pretty heavy graphics. Let's see what this ends up with. Aleena looks real sweet, maybe I'll marry her; but then again, I'd probably get beaten up by Hans and Roine. So it's a choice between a Dutch and a Swedish beating. Dunno. Jonas does some catchy bass stuff. The singing is very good too. Maybe I'll just stick to the music. Keeps me friends with everyone too.


> ... am I the only one who still discovers great bands from 1970-1980?

Great that you're so searching, PH. Most kids your age are into hiphop, which is ...... ahem ........

It's also great that you can share these things with your Dad. I could share Beethoven with mine, but not Dark Side and what followed.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 19:16:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-25, 18:27:30Great that you're so searching, PH. Most kids your age are into hiphop, which is ...... ahem ........
Yes, I know... rap and hiphop is... ahem... and then we also have hardstyle which is even more... ahem... and I've heard that hardstyle originated from Holland... Man... I'm so proud...

ahem...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-25, 18:27:30It's also great that you can share these things with your Dad.

Hehehehe well, not all!
He likes Genesis (I got that from him), and he also likes Blackfield a lot and some of Porcupine Tree (not all). Furthermore, he's the one who likes Pink Floyd, but I haven't heard him playing a CD of Floyd for years. And when he does, it is Animals.
He also liked three tracks from "The Muse Awakens" from Happy The Man and Ray Wilson is also very welcome. (A year ago me and my dad attended a Ray Wilson gig, which was fabulous!).

He doesn't like Arena, A.C.T, Dream Theater, Kaipa, Kino (no, not even that one...), Spock's Beard/Neal Morse, and all of the rest that's in my profile.

And furthermore he loves Beethoven and The Dubliners.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-06-26, 15:40:37
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 19:16:09
... he's the one who likes Pink Floyd ... He doesn't like Arena

Basically it's inconsistent to like Floyd and not Arena, PH. These preferences are clearly due to him not having made the effort to get into Arena. But one has to allow that people have different priorities during different phases of their lives. If you had played Arena for me just six years ago, I would have also warded it off.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-06-27, 12:05:07
Now playing:

Magic Pie - 2007 - Circus Of Life
03. What if...


One of the best songs of 2007 for me. This is wonderful.
Top band, brilliant compositions and powerful and yet gentle vocals.
Magic Pie is for anyone who loves Retro Prog in general and Neal Morse/Spock's Beard and loads of Scandinavian Prog in particular (Kaipa, A.C.T amongst others). The band has influences of Genesis (don't they all?). It seems as if Roine Stolt plays guitar, but also a big part of Magic Pie is covered with a Dream Theater energy-sauce. Or to be short, it's almost a Transatlantic record...

I RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO EVERYONE ON THE SHATTERED ROOM!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Wed, 2007-06-27, 12:08:18
Tinyfish-Debut Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2007-06-27, 15:17:14
Kamelot - Ghost Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-06-27, 19:20:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-06-27, 12:05:07
Now playing:

Magic Pie - 2007 - Circus Of Life
03. What if...

I RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO EVERYONE ON THE SHATTERED ROOM!!!

Thanks for the recom, PH. I'm always happy for recoms, particularly such passionate ones. Magic Pie is high on my shopping list (and it looks like my bankman soon will allow me some more loan). Which album should one get first, PH, Motions Of Desire or Circus Of Life?

I'm listening to Floyd's A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. Fabulous album, vintage Floyd. There's a lot of talk bout Dark Side and Wall (and rightly so), but the Gilmour-led Lapse and Division Bell are tremendous too, intriguing lyrics, with David's more subtle bite, and surprisingly modern music for such old guys. Every Roomie, who's not as stubborn as Appelmoes (I'm right, aren't I, PH), should have all the Floyd studio albums back to Atom Heart Mother. Why miss out on great music?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-06-27, 19:43:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-06-27, 19:20:47Thanks for the recom, PH. I'm always happy for recoms, particularly such passionate ones. Magic Pie is high on my shopping list (and it looks like my bankman soon will allow me some more loan). Which album should one get first, PH, Motions Of Desire or Circus Of Life?

I'd say get them both, they're equally good! Honestly!
But if you can't spend that much money... ehmm... (though one)... I'd say ehhmmm... the latest...


I was playing on my keyboard. Sometimes a wonderful tune comes up in my head and I record it straight from my keyboard into the line-in of my pc.
As soon as I have a band gathered around me I'll fit the pieces together and make one hell of a prog-album!


Or something...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-06-28, 08:58:21
Little man by The Pineapple Thief and Eyes of the world by Darwin's radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-28, 23:58:38
Dream Theater: Systematic Chaos.

Mindblowing! I'm spellbound. As good as Six Degrees, maybe even better. Have to spin it more to determine. What do you think, Tom and Maddox?

The DVD in the Special Edition is interesting too. You get to know the guys.

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-06-29, 09:55:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-28, 23:58:38
Dream Theater: Systematic Chaos.

Mindblowing! I'm spellbound. As good as Six Degrees, maybe even better. Have to spin it more to determine. What do you think, Tom and Maddox?

Nicky

And me ? ;) A very good album, indeed. I played it a lot the last week since I was "preparing" for the Clermont-Ferrand gig. A report is on its way in the Dream Theater thread. I hope to post it today but I can already announce that it was GREAT *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-06-29, 21:16:32
Pallas - The Cross And The Crucible

7. Generations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-30, 13:38:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-06-28, 23:58:38
Dream Theater: Systematic Chaos.

Mindblowing! I'm spellbound. As good as Six Degrees, maybe even better. Have to spin it more to determine. What do you think, Tom and Maddox?

The DVD in the Special Edition is interesting too. You get to know the guys.

Nicky

I knew you would like it.  :D
To me it's the perfect mixture between 6 Degrees and TOT. Some of the lyrics are not Theaterish so to say actually on the threshold of dullness but other than that it's a marvellous album indeed. But...

They never had to cut In The Presence Of Enemies in half.  >:( That's a mistake in my view. That will cost them some points in the end-of-the-year list for sure.  :-\
It was fun to see the DVD as well. Quite fun at some points. The nightmare of John Petruchi was nice ( :D) and John Myung playing the bass so fast he fell off the chair.  ;D

Overall a very good album indeed and way better than Octavarium.  *horns*

NP> Gazpacho - Night

Track: 03 - Upside Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-06-30, 17:32:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-06-27, 19:43:37
I was playing on my keyboard. Sometimes a wonderful tune comes up in my head and I record it straight from my keyboard into the line-in of my pc.
As soon as I have a band gathered around me I'll fit the pieces together and make one hell of a prog-album!

You should make this dream come true, PH. I played in a rock group in my high school days (back in the last century), and that gave me some experiences that I've cherished since. Only few people heard us, and even fewer liked what we were doing, but we didn't care; we had one hell of a great time. Playing in a group also opens ports of understanding to other groups' music.

You could call your group Pack o' Wolves.  ;D


NP  Vanden Plas: Beyond Daylight.

This stuff rocks, believe me. Musically it's almost better than Christ 0, which is saying a lot, but then again, I like the extreme moods of Christ 0.

For me, Vanden Plas are the best non-A&B group. They grip me in a way that only Arena and Dream Theater and a few other groups do.

So, you heavy Roomies, give these guys a run.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-06-30, 18:55:42
Steve Lukather - Luke
Shadow Gallery - Room V

np: Pallas - The Blinding Darkness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-01, 12:38:25
Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: 01 - The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-01, 12:40:45
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-30, 13:38:21
Some of the lyrics are not Theaterish so to say actually on the threshold of dullness ....

Being a very Christian person, I actually enjoy the lyrics on SC very much. I know that Mike works very closely with Neal Morse, and John Petrucci (cci, Maddox) is a practicing Catholic, and I'm happy that these masters of prog are delving so deeply into Christian thought. These things come with age, Maddox, of course granted that one's a reflective person (which all Arena fans must be).


> Overall a very good album indeed and way better than Octavarium.  *horns*

But I'm a big fan of Octavarium, Maddox. Train Of Thought is more of a challenge to me.


Are all Roomies off on their holidays already? Forgot to take their portables along? Not much is happening here at the moment. Hey, guys, remember: Prog doesn't sleep! :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-02, 17:49:17
The Enid - Tears Of The Sun (1999) - Tears Of The Sun (((Progarchives.com)))

Wow... I can appreciate this! I'm certainly looking for ways to listen to some more! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-03, 23:29:37
Pantommind: Shade Of Fate.

This is a great album from a Bulgarian prog group. Who would have expected that? I actually only found them because I checked up the groups at Intromental (I'm friends with Claus Jensen). As good as Riverside, heavier, more in the style of Vanden Plas and Dream Theater. Tony Ivan is an excellent singer, clear voice and large range, good English expression, you can actually understand what he's singing, which is otherwise a problem with Eastern European groups. The lyrics are fine too, poetic and philosophic. Very differing moods. I foresee that these guys will get BIG.

You can check'em up and hear samples at http://www.pantommind.com/

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-04, 16:14:32
Dream Theater: Score.

One of the finest gems in my collection of CD's. Each listen brings new sparkling facets. The live version of Octavarium is a special treat, Jordan's playing here is some of the most exciting keyboard stuff I've ever heard, Paco, when John P comes in with his slide, it's like hearing the angels sing.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Wed, 2007-07-04, 16:21:53
Silent Scream- off Dave Kilminsters album, Scarlet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-04, 17:37:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-04, 16:14:32Dream Theater: Score.

One of the finest gems in my collection of CD's. Each listen brings new sparkling facets. The live version of Octavarium is a special treat, Jordan's playing here is some of the most exciting keyboard stuff I've ever heard, Paco, when John P comes in with his slide, it's like hearing the angels sing.

Eh?
I have both the CD (3 disc) and the DVD (2 disc) and it's indeed amazing!
But as soon as I saw John Petrucci I burst into laughter. The hair was totally not cool.

Now I'm listening to:
Rick Wakeman - Rick Wakeman At Lincoln Cathedral
Powerful organ playing.
I like it. The organ is one of the mightiest instruments there is.
Not really prog of course, but I can play this to my grandparents. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-04, 19:08:39
I have to correct myself: I just saw the 2006 Live in Seoul recording of Octavarium  http://youtube.com/watch?v=xK3qylwd-M0  and registered that Jordan did the first seven minutes of O solo on his keyboards; so, what sounded to me like a slide guitar was Jordan plying his synths. Man, he really fooled me there. The world is full of surprises.

Well, anyway, give yourself a treat and play this video. I think even the Captain and the other Lighties here can join in on this one.

The guy looks like he's fixin some gadget, and in reality he's invoking the cosmic harmonies.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-04, 19:48:14
And here's one from Pusle. It's her brother doin some jazz riffs on the piano. It might not be prog, but it's fun:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yuMeEDfzz5k&mode=related&search=

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-07-05, 19:31:43
Blind Ego - Mirror

np: Arena - The Visitor

12. Enemy Without  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-05, 20:54:38
A.C.T - Today's Report
01. Abandoned World

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-05, 23:52:59
Gypsy Kings: Volaré!

This is not prog, but sort of Romani rhapsody salsa funk flamenco. Catchy and crafty stuff. Lots of guitars and voices going all sorts of places. If the world's goin down the drain, at least we'll go there dancin.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-06, 14:46:16
Today:
IQ - The Wake
Toto - Falling in Between
Gazpacho - Firebird

np: Sylvan - Deliverance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-07-06, 16:53:56
The two Ayreon singer-spoilers 8) Amazing! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-09, 11:50:54
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

02. Goshen's Remains

I have absolutely no clue what it's about, but this pure class music! Excellent music!
Every time when the harmony vocals bring in "Clear words child! Far away plans." along with "The skies sublime lunation." I have goosebumps all over.
Brilliant high recommendable brilliance over here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Mon, 2007-07-09, 13:42:14
Bard- The ep. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-09, 14:02:29
Quote from: CompanyCroydon on Mon, 2007-07-09, 13:42:14Bard- The ep. ;D

Don't know that one...

Can you tell me some more about it?
Do you recommend it? What kind of music is it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Mon, 2007-07-09, 14:38:01
They were the support band for Tinyfish, They were selling a Four track ep for £2, Bargain!!!, If you go on the July gig at The Peel thread, There is links for their sites, They are from Buckinghamshire, Classic Prog sound.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-09, 15:26:21
I'm listening to "Canvas - Digital Pigeon"
02. The Spectacle

Whoa, very nice!!
Retro Prog from 2007. Very much Folky. Sounds a bit like Jethro Tull, or maybe Camel.

Here you can listen to some samples: http://cdbaby.com/cd/canvas07
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-10, 16:27:50
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light

Track: 02 - Friends Forever

Awesome album.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-07-10, 19:19:06
Pallas - The Blinding Darkness

2. For The Greater Glory  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-10, 23:25:42
Symphony X: Paradise Lost.

This album is awesome. I find that SyX are now as exciting as Dream Theater, and that means: unbelievably good.

With this album, SyX have convincingly proven that they are in the top rank of heavy prog.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-07-11, 19:24:11
Arena - Immortal?

3. The Butterfly Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-11, 20:47:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-10, 23:25:42
Symphony X: Paradise Lost.

This album is awesome. I find that SyX are now as exciting as Dream Theater, and that means: unbelievably good.

With this album, SyX have convincingly proven that they are in the top rank of heavy prog.

Nicky.

Funny, i'm am playing that one too this very moment. It indeed is a good album but fortunately nothing can beat V.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-11, 22:31:57
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-11, 22:35:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-11, 20:47:47Funny, i'm am playing that one too this very moment. It indeed is a good album but fortunately nothing can beat V.  *horns*

I also really like Paradise Lost. Don't know which one I like more. I think V and PL are equally good.

I was listening to good ol' Kino today. Man, that's just amazing music. Clever, simple and astonishing good at the same time.
*remembers the gig on 10th of December 2005* Awww that was a great night!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-12, 10:01:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-11, 22:35:57

I was listening to good ol' Kino today. Man, that's just amazing music. Clever, simple and astonishing good at the same time.
*remembers the gig on 10th of December 2005* Awww that was a great night!

:-\ :'( I really hope they will redo something one day but the critics were not so good, so ... Too poppy, they say, and John can't sing (man, so wrong !!!)  Sometimes (often), I am stricken (is it the correct word ?) by the fundamentalism of prog fans ...

Back to the topic : Shadow Gallery, Carved in Stone LP. My first try with them and I am very pleasantly surprised !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 13:52:46
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-12, 10:01:30
Sometimes (often), I am stricken (is it the correct word ?)

It can pass, but a Brit or American would say "I am dismayed".

> by the fundamentalism of prog fans ...

Right, and what annoys me most is reviews by people who beforehand have decided to run down an album (because they hate the guts of the musicians) and/or only play it once before doing so. The worst, and it really occurs, is when they write "I've only played it once, but ...". Man, I could #¤%&/()!§* them!

Bupie, I'd like to hear your qualified opinion of Paradise Lost. Isn't it absolutely fabulous (helping you a bit)?

OK, OK, I'll get on topic. So what do you expect? I'm of course still spinning PL. And I will be for a mighty long time. Yankeedoodledoo!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 14:35:59
I've played a marvelous bit on my keyboard! (If I dare to say so myself...)
I recorded it, but man... I need a band... I can't do this on my own...
I have lots lots lots and lots of ideas, I've got a band name, even a band logo but no musicians... :P

Anyone living in the Netherlands (in the region of Utrecht or (that would be better) Amersfoort wanting to be in my band?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-07-12, 19:38:12
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 14:35:59

Anyone living in the Netherlands (in the region of Utrecht or (that would be better) Amersfoort wanting to be in my band?

Too bad I live in Rotterdam, otherwise that would be great......

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-07-12, 19:41:36
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-12, 10:01:30Back to the topic : Shadow Gallery, Carved in Stone LP. My first try with them and I am very pleasantly surprised !
Great album. I didn't know what to play, so now playing:

Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:28:04
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 14:35:59

Anyone living in the Netherlands (in the region of Utrecht or (that would be better) Amersfoort wanting to be in my band?

Well i live near Utrecht (Vianen) but there's where it ends.  ;)

It's good that you want to give it a try though.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:29:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 13:52:46
Yankeedoodledoo!


Buckeroo.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:59:17
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:29:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 13:52:46Yankeedoodledoo!
Buckeroo.  ;D
Blah di blah? ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 21:43:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:59:17
Buckeroo.  ;D
Blah di blah? ???

::)

NP>

Sylvan - Presets

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:08:33
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 20:59:17
Yankeedoodledoo!
Buckeroo.  ;D
Blah di blah? ???

The result of too much prog!

Did you know that buckeroo is another name for cowboy? (comes from Spanish vaquero, vaca=cow, just checked it up)

Doodle=pr..., and Yankee Doodle originally was a song mocking the American revolutionaries.

NP  Symphony X : V

Great stuff. Amazing how different the SyX albums are from each other.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:43:41
I just played "Magic Pie - Circus Of Life" again.

People people people, if you like Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse or anything that comes close to any of these, run to your local prog store and buy it immediately.
Don't hestitate, you can blindly trust me, yes it is this great.
It's sometimes heavy, sometimes gentle. This is how music should be! This ends very very VERY high on my 2007 year top 10 list. Neal Morse, watch out with your Sola Scriptura, the Magic Pie is coming to town with their Circus. In fact I think I rather listen to this album by Magic Pie than the latest of Dream Theater. I'm actually quite sure of it!

The Pie and Morse are battling it out. What a hard fight!

Who will win in the end...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:45:18
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:43:41
I just played "Magic Pie - Circus Of Life" again.

People people people, if you like Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse or anything that comes close to any of these, run to your local prog store and buy it immediately.
Don't hestitate, you can blindly trust me, yes it is this great.
It's sometimes heavy, sometimes gentle. This is how music should be! This ends very very VERY high on my 2007 year top 10 list. Neal Morse, watch out with your Sola Scriptura, the Magic Pie is coming to town with their Circus. In fact I think I rather listen to this album by Magic Pie than the latest of Dream Theater. I'm actually quite sure of it!

The Pie and Morse are battling it out. What a hard fight!

Who will win in the end...?

Well you just made me curious.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-13, 10:43:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 13:52:46

Right, and what annoys me most is reviews by people who beforehand have decided to run down an album (because they hate the guts of the musicians) and/or only play it once before doing so. The worst, and it really occurs, is when they write "I've only played it once, but ...". Man, I could #¤%&/()!§* them!


So true ...

Quote

Bupie, I'd like to hear your qualified opinion of Paradise Lost. Isn't it absolutely fabulous (helping you a bit)?

OK, OK, I'll get on topic. So what do you expect? I'm of course still spinning PL. And I will be for a mighty long time. Yankeedoodledoo!

Nicky.

:-[ I am ashamed to admit that I didn't listen to it yet ... and didn't plan to do so   :-\ :-\  I only have DWOT and V and I am not really fan of those albums, you know.

BUT ... to be honest, I didn't play V much so far and I do like most of DWOT, especially Accolade (that's got a Kansas feeling) and Out of the ashes (for its extra-catchy chorus).

I find the artcover of PL very attractive, though, and I should see the band live in october in Paris when they are going to open for DT. So maybe I am going to give way to temptation and buy PL ...  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-13, 12:09:32
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-13, 10:43:17
So maybe I am going to give way to temptation and buy PL ...  ???

Your better self says you MUST.

I find V real great and The Odyssey excellent too (the other albums I don't yet know well enough), but Paradise Lost is a very special treat. The biggest progress is that there is so much power in Russ's singing. He is now close to being my fave rock singer. But also the music is tighter and more daring. The wonderful ballad The Sacrifice (track 9) is my choice of Song of the year 2007.

So, Bupie, if you want a hot summer, then get it!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-13, 12:49:49
Today:
IQ - Ever
Threshold - Subsurface

np: Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Three: Pain

Still to come:
Pendragon - The Very Very Bootleg
Toto - Isolation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-13, 17:54:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-13, 12:09:32
Your better self says you MUST.

So, Bupie, if you want a hot summer, then get it!

Nicky.

OK Nicky I surrender  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-13, 18:00:28
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-13, 12:49:49

Toto - Isolation


God. So many good souvenirs again with this one, although definitively not my fave.  Does someone remember this video ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoktKKKIko

Holyannaaaaaaaa, girl what you do to me ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-13, 18:59:21
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-13, 18:00:28
Does someone remember this video ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoktKKKIko
Of course I do  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-13, 22:40:11
Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime I

Track: Speak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-14, 16:54:48
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: 02 - Go The Way You Go

By far the mother of all Prog albums. There's not a single album that did so much to me, prog-wise, than The Light and then to think that it only holds four songs. ( on the original one that is.  ;))

Amazing, still after all those years.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-07-14, 17:38:26
Porcupine Tree-Fear of a blank Planet
Track: Title track

Cant believe they are playing London again this year!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-07-14, 20:58:41
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-14, 16:54:48
Spocks Beard - The Light

By far the mother of all Prog albums. There's not a single album that did so much to me, prog-wise, than The Light and then to think that it only holds four songs. ( on the original one that is.  ;))

Amazing, still after all those years.  *horns*


I agree with you there, Maddox. I also listened to it again a few days ago, and I was amazed at how good it is.

I just listened to Sola Scriptura. This album is tremendous. I foresee that once the Church discovers Sola and realises that this is the lyrics and music for the present age, i.e. for the more intellectual people of faith, Sola could become as big as Jesus Christ Superstar (and it's far better). Further, Paul Gilbert's fantastic solo closing The Door will become a classic as big as Dave Gilmour's solo in Comfortably Numb.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-15, 13:05:10
NP  Saga: Worlds Apart.

Lovely melodic light prog. Canadian group, mature, professional guys. If you like A.C.T, Rush and Toto, you'll like this album.

I'm gonna follow up on these guys.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-15, 14:33:55
Redemption - The Origins Of Ruin

Track: 04 - Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-07-15, 19:27:28
Pallas - The Blinding Darkness

Track: East West
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-15, 22:13:49
Ilse de Lange - The Great Escape

Track: 09 - Waterfall

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-16, 00:09:00
Chris Cornell: Live at the Fenix in Seattle, May 8 2007

http://entimg.msn.com/i/ExperienceData/p1-6/us/x.htm?sh=MIC&ep=ChrisCornell&ch=0

Great concert. Chris is back to a very grungy mood, where he's best. Fine backing musicians too. Some of his best songs.

Seattle is his home town, so it's a very special concert.

Guys, Chris is one of the best rock singers around, so here's your chance for a great experience.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-16, 08:19:49
Spiral Architect: A Sceptic's Universe

A gang of Norwegian musical maniacs, like Zero Hour, but even wilder. Whether it's more ingenious? Donno asko mio (Chico Marx). This is stuff for a PhD.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-16, 14:33:04
I'm now listening to something brilliant. (As always in this genre)

Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
01. As I Am

A very Arena-ish song. Instrumentally that is. The vocals are not Arena-ish.

Now: 02. Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
I think I discovered a gem again!
This is really great music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-16, 20:52:03
Queen: Made In Heaven

A wonderful, very spiritual album, the last with Freddie. "Dedicated to the immortal spirit of Freddie Mercury," one of the greatest rock musicians.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-16, 20:59:05
Dream Theater - In The Land Of The Myungs

Track: [Disc One] 05 - Afterlife

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-17, 10:48:21
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-16, 20:59:05
Dream Theater - In The Land Of The Myungs

Track: [Disc One] 05 - Afterlife

;D

??? ??? ??? I know the song Afterlife but ... In the land of the Myungs ? What is this ? A bootleg ? And there are several myungs playing together ? That would be the explanation to his incredible talent  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-17, 11:29:27
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-17, 10:48:21
In the land of the Myungs ? What is this ? A bootleg ? And there are several myungs playing together ? That would be the explanation to his incredible talent  :D

That was a funny one, Bupie, thanks. So the French can do more than make love.  ;D

Yeah, I was also bewildered about the Myungs. I thought that it was a counterjoke from Maddox. But you can get a long ways with Google, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com and Amazon.com, tellya. Here's what I found:

http://www.worzel.f9.co.uk/boots/html/dream_theater/dream_theater_land-of-myungs-dvd.htm

Yup, it's a bootleg. There are hundreds of Dream Theater bootlegs around.

I'm looking for DT's Dark Side Of The Moon. It seems to be a collector's item. You can get it from Amazon for $50 +, but since I'm not Rockefeller Jr., I'm looking for a cheaper copy. Any tips?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-07-17, 12:34:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-17, 11:29:27
I'm looking for DT's Dark Side Of The Moon. It seems to be a collector's item. You can get it from Amazon for $50 +, but since I'm not Rockefeller Jr., I'm looking for a cheaper copy. Any tips?

Nicky.

Nicky, stop looking any further and go to www.ytsejamrecords.com.
Here you can order all 'Official Bootlegs' as they're called directly through the band! Official Bootlegs are supposed to only be sold through that very website so I don't really know why Amazon sells it, and for $50!!! :o If you buy it directly through Ytsejamrecords it only costs $20.....

Hope that helps!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-17, 12:42:24
Thanks, Tom, that's a great tip. I'll use this site in the future for DT bootlegs.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Tue, 2007-07-17, 13:36:56
Mother Black Cap-Mother Black Cap,  Norfolk's Finest. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-17, 14:19:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-17, 11:29:27

Yeah, I was also bewildered about the Myungs. I thought that it was a counterjoke from Maddox. But you can get a long ways with Google, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com and Amazon.com, tellya. Here's what I found:

http://www.worzel.f9.co.uk/boots/html/dream_theater/dream_theater_land-of-myungs-dvd.htm



Thanks for the link. I guess it's still a counterjoke since it's filmed in Korea ... but not from Maddox  :D

Quote
Yup, it's a bootleg. There are hundreds of Dream Theater bootlegs around.
Nicky.


Yes, an incredible number indeed. I once dreamed (no joke) to get some of them but, frankly, there are already so many good and official  records around that I don't find time to listen to ... Still, I have one DT bootleg that I am ready to sell for far less than 50 bucks   ;) : http://www.yourmajesty.net/concert2.asp?num_id=151 (http://www.yourmajesty.net/concert2.asp?num_id=151) Very good sound but James'voice ... Hmmm, worse than on OIALT and LSFNY.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-07-17, 16:18:59
Fear of a Blank Planet- Porcupine Tree......again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Tue, 2007-07-17, 17:54:49
Quote from: bellanova on Tue, 2007-07-17, 16:18:59
Fear of a Blank Planet- Porcupine Tree......again

Apart from Arena albums, FoaBP is one of the best of the decade so far !!

Now Playing :-    Public Symphony (a surprise find for me, a really good chill out album in Pink Floyd vein)

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-07-17, 18:34:32
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light

5. Reflections Part I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-17, 20:25:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-17, 14:19:43

Thanks for the link. I guess it's still a counterjoke since it's filmed in Korea ... but not from Maddox  :D


Trust me: It's not a joke.  ;)

I never was a Bootleg collector but recently i got the opportunity to buy several bootlegs from DT for a very reasonable (read: bargain) price. Some of them are quite bad but The Land Of The Myungs is actually quite good.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-17, 20:40:42
Spocks Beard - There & Here [live]

Track: 03 - At The End Of The Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-18, 10:28:39
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-17, 20:25:03
Trust me: It's not a joke.  ;)

??? Hu ... I was refering to the title Land of the Myungs and thought it was a play on words because of the Asian audience (= they look like JM). But maybe I am totally wrong ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 10:54:07
You're actually on point there, Bupie (I'm realising that the French also can think).  ;D

Since a lot of Roomies are Wiki-illiterate (I'm generous with the compliments today), I've dragged out an interesting passage:

Born in Chicago to Korean parents, Myung grew up in Kings Park, Long Island, New York. He played the violin from the age of five until he was asked to play electric bass in a local band when he was fifteen. He stuck with bass from then on, and after graduating from high school he enrolled at the Berklee College of Music, where he and high school friend John Petrucci (guitar) met future band mate Mike Portnoy (drums). The three of them formed the band Majesty with another friend from high school, keyboardist Kevin Moore, and vocalist Chris Collins. They would later be known as Dream Theater.

Wiki: John Myung.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 10:57:37
Michael Harris: Orchestrate.

Crazy stuff, but with a lot of fine melody and harmony. That's Michael Harris for you, guys.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-07-18, 12:06:49
Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-18, 12:36:24
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses
6. Kruhulick Syndrome

Brilliant piano playing!

I was actually wondering if Clive and Karl (Groom of Threshold) were planning on doing a fourth album 'cuz I like Shadowland a lot.
It sounds like something between Landmarq, Arena, Threshold and some other bands I forget...
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-18, 14:53:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 10:54:07
You're actually on point there, Bupie (I'm realising that the French also can think).  ;D

Since a lot of Roomies are Wiki-illiterate (I'm generous with the compliments today)

[...]

Wiki: John Myung.

Nicky.

Thanks for the info Nicky,

So maybe now we should call you Wiki Nicky ? Sounds great, no  ;D ?  Or Wicked Nicky, at least for today, since you are generous with, hum, compliments  ...

And I reassure you, I know and use Wikipedia quite often ... There is even a french version of it ! But I'm not sure I can think, though  ;)

Back to topic :

Shadow Gallery - Comfort Me

I have just purchased Room V and listened to it one time yesterday evening but it was enough to get me VERY excited ! Let's hope further listens will confirm my first great impression.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:18:26
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-18, 14:53:06
... since you are generous with, hum, compliments  ...

... and you with the puns, Bupie. I didn't know that the French pun that much. It's almost punishing.

> But I'm not sure I can think, though  ;)

Je pense donc je suis. Remember who said that?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:35:34
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-18, 14:53:06Shadow Gallery - Comfort Me

I have just purchased Room V and listened to it one time yesterday evening but it was enough to get me VERY excited ! Let's hope further listens will confirm my first great impression.
I'm sure it will!  *horns*

I just played Arena's Contagion  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 19:59:44
Right now I'm whacking my brains with:

Echoes Of Eternity: The Forgotten Goddess

but it actually gets better with every repeat, in fact it even starts getting thrilling.

EOE is a band formed in L.A. Very original, full of contrasts, that's what makes it so thrilling: very heavy, aggressive metal riffs, double bass drumming, and then (surprise) a female singer, name's Francine Boucher, she sings in both English and French, lots of multi-track vocal harmonies, very spiritual lyrics, example: If we are eternal souls, Why should we fear death, Beings of eternity, Expressed in the flesh. Quite nice, huh?

This is probably the best rock I've heard with French lyrics. (The French can sing too, Bupie.)  ;D

Check'm up at:

http://echoesofeternity.net/band.php

Highly recom for fans of Threshold, Dream Theater, and Symphony X.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-18, 20:25:19
The Watch - Vacuum
3. Wonderland

I love this!
The new album "Primitive" is slightly disappointing though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-18, 21:18:53
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-18, 20:25:19
The Watch - Vacuum
3. Wonderland

I love this!
The new album "Primitive" is slightly disappointing though.

Wonderful album. A good alternative in a Gabriell-less Genesis era.  ;)

NP> Transatlantic - Duel With The Devil  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 21:50:34
The Gathering: if_then_else.

Real boring stuff. Also the lyrics are superficial. I wonder who likes that stuff. Gave it three runs. Now I've decided to give my copy away, or leave it in the bus or metro. Still can't remember, why I got it in the first place. Well, noone's perfect, not even I.  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-18, 21:58:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 21:50:34
The Gathering: if_then_else.

Real boring stuff. Also the lyrics are superficial. I wonder who likes that stuff. Gave it three runs. Now I've decided to give my copy away, or leave it in the bus or metro. Still can't remember, why I got it in the first place. Well, noone's perfect, not even I.  ;D

Nicky.

I personally do like that one but maybe you should give their first three albums with Anneke a try. Especially Mandylion is awesome.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 23:44:41
Nope, Maddox, I'm finished with The Gathering. They aint gathering me no more. Nothing happens in their songs, it's just the same grinding and whining all the time. No passion, no aggression, not even melody. Why should I bother with mediocrity when there's so much genius around, e.g. Arena, Dream Theater, SyX, Chris Cornell, and Ayreon and Sun Caged in your country.

You're just defending them because they're Dutch and you think that Anneke's cute.  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:25:15
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:35:34
I'm sure it will!  *horns*

I just played Arena's Contagion  8)

Toto - The Road goes on

Tambu is a great album. Those who like DT's SDOIT should give Tambu a try
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:29:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 23:44:41
Nope, Maddox, I'm finished with The Gathering.

You're just defending them because they're Dutch and you think that Anneke's cute.  ;D

Nicky.

Not so bad reasons, especially the last one. OK, Nicky, I already know what you are gonna tell me about French people this time ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-07-19, 14:35:16
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:25:15
Toto - The Road goes on

Tambu is a great album. Those who like DT's SDOIT should give Tambu a try
I agree that Tambu is a great album, but I don't see the similarity with DT  :-\  ;)

np: Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone

Track: TG94
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-19, 14:54:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 23:44:41

You're just defending them because they're Dutch and you think that Anneke's cute.  ;D

Nicky.

True.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 15:21:15
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2007-07-19, 14:35:16
I agree that Tambu is a great album

Apart from the terrible (IMHO) Baby he's your man

Quotebut I don't see the similarity with DT  :-\  ;)


I couldn't explain it clearly but every time I listen to Blind Faith, I think of Tambu. And every time I listen to Gift of Faith or Slipped Away, I think of CD1 of SDOIT ... That's why I presume most people who like one should like the other too. On KOD, Mindfields and FIB, I also perceive hints of heavy prog ala DT.

Complete change of mood :
Molly Hatchett - Dreams I'll never see
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-19, 18:05:31
Jasun Tipton, guitarist in Zero Hour: Guitar Shred

http://www.youtube.com/user/christinagrim

Jasun is not only proficient, but also very creative.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-19, 20:16:42
Symphony X - Paradise Lost

Track: 02 - The Sacrifice

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-19, 23:17:33
Just a slight correction, Maddox: The Sacrifice is track 9 on Paradise Lost (unless your playing it backwards).  ;D

That's a fabulous song, my oh my.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-20, 12:04:38
Peter Gabriel - Shaking The Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-20, 13:01:23
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

2. A Part of Me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-20, 18:36:44
Fates Warning: Still Life.  Disc One: A Pleasant Shade Of Gray.  Recorded live in Europe, April 1998.

Jim Matheos has composed this masterpiece, both music and lyrics. Rarely has there been such a gathering of great musicians: Ray Alder on vocals, Jim Matheos and Bernie Versailles on guitar, Mark Zonder on drums, Joey Vera on bass, and Jason Keazer on synths, all in top shape.

Fates Warning are little known in Europe, which is a great pity.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-20, 21:18:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-20, 18:36:44
Fates Warning: Still Life.  Disc One: A Pleasant Shade Of Gray.  Recorded live in Europe, April 1998.

Fates Warning are little known in Europe, which is a great pity.

Nicky.

True words Nicky.  ;)

Actually, I consider Still Life as one of the best live albums ever made.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-21, 15:06:27
Spocks Beard - The Beard Is Out There

Track: 03 - Thoughts

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-21, 16:00:35
Symphony X - Paradise Lost

Track: 03 - Domination

*horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-07-21, 17:36:34
Clive Nolan......Skeletans in the cupboard

Old Priest Suite

PH! i noticed some time back you mentioned Shadowland. I hear they may be doing a few gigs next year!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-07-21, 18:52:21
Quote from: bellanova on Sat, 2007-07-21, 17:36:34PH! i noticed some time back you mentioned Shadowland. I hear they may be doing a few gigs next year!
No kidding? Where did you get that from? :o
Wow that's exciting!
Looking so much forward to it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-07-21, 23:03:49
Clive told me in Sheffield :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2007-07-22, 15:07:11
Peter Pan - Days a new Project of WOJCIECH SZADKOWSKI (Collage, Satellite)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2007-07-22, 18:14:37
Dark Ocean - Cosmica  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-22, 20:37:38
Spocks Beard - Snow

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-07-22, 20:51:24
I discovered another band. It's not a super super super super nice band, but it's still much better than average!
Twinspirits.
And the album that I'm listening to now is by that band. It's called "The Music That Will Heal The World".

Very nice guitar riffs. The band sounds sometimes very much like Dream Theater.
There's only a small problem. The voice isn't always really good.
But the biggest problem are the lyrics...

"The sun is shining on my eyes. The daylight has returned. To live in dreams has been so fine but I had to come back. Everything is different here from where we have been." blah blah blah... They are no Clive Nolan that's for sure! ;)

But musically it's perfect!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-07-22, 21:55:59
Arena - SftLC 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-23, 20:55:16
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: 02 - Monsters & Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-07-23, 22:09:56
I was playing Porcupine Tree's Voyage 34: The Complete Trip
Especially (or actually "exclusively") the first two tracks are wonderful.
The third track is just bad and the fourth is so so.

Now it is:
Premiata Forneria Marconi - Stati Di Immaginazione
01. La Terra Dell'Acqua

Sounds very relaxed, not bad at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2007-07-24, 13:29:00
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's FaceGreat Band from Canada  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-07-24, 14:02:02
Quote from: Proglady on Tue, 2007-07-24, 13:29:00
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's FaceGreat Band from Canada  8)
Indeed Proglady! It's great!

Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
03. Anesthetize

Best track of the album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-24, 16:36:04
Genesis: Duke.

I'm a Duke and I'm listening to Duke. That's funny (isn't it?).

Anyhow, this is a true masterpiece, I don't think anyone here would dispute that. I pick it out every so often, and every time it's a winner. For me, it marks the high point of Genesis' great musical career. And it reminds me of Phil's tremendous genius in both lyrics, vocals and drums (despite a lot of syrup other places).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-07-24, 16:45:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-24, 16:36:04
Genesis: Duke.

I'm a Duke and I'm listening to Duke. That's funny (isn't it?).

Anyhow, this is a true masterpiece, I don't think anyone here would dispute that. I pick it out every so often, and every time it's a winner. For me, it marks the high point of Genesis' great musical career. And it reminds me of Phil's tremendous genious in both lyrics, vocals and drums (despite a lot of syrup other places).

Nicky.

Yeah, indeed a winner album, from begin to finish it's an amazing piece of art.

Funny that you mention it by the way. 'Cuz on the Frost forum we were just discussing that Milliontown is actually Duke II.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-24, 16:59:31
Interesting, PH, I'll check out Milliontown in that light. Great album in any case.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Tue, 2007-07-24, 20:26:16
Elements Of Persuasion  ;D it's pretty heavy, but I like it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-24, 22:06:52
Quote from: Proglady on Tue, 2007-07-24, 20:26:16
Elements Of Persuasion  ;D it's pretty heavy, but I like it  *horns*

I do too.  :D As a matter of fact, i like all James' solo albums.  ;)

NP> LTE - Three Minute Warning

Don't let the title misguide you.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:28:31
demo track from the forthcoming Riverside album... sounds so great! -> http://www.myspace.com/riversidepl
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:34:34
I just played a fair bit of the DVD "Live In Europe" by Transatlantic and I can say that I really REALLY like it.
Pete Trewavas' bassplaying is astonishing actually. He really came in the spotlight here (literally too).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:48:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:34:34
Pete Trewavas' bassplaying is astonishing actually. He really came in the spotlight here (literally too).

He's a tremendous bassplayer, but his singing is like Pusle's (my cat). Fortunately Neal is usually around to do the singing, and he's  *horns*

I haven't listened a lot to Transatlantic, but when I did, I felt that their music was far from the heights of Dream Theater and Spock's.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 11:05:47
You know, I think Pete can sing very well when he tries. The Pink Floyd song on the bonus disc was very cool too, but here it was that I really thought "Pete, Pete, Pete, just let Neal do it." But overall on the CD and on the live DVD I think Pete can sing very in tone and he has a nice voice.

Oh, and I think Transatlantic (especially Bridge Across Forever) is just as good as Spock's Snow and Dream Theater's Scenes. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 11:38:48
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 11:05:47
You know, I think Pete can sing very well when he tries... But overall on the CD and on the live DVD I think Pete can sing very in tone and he has a nice voice.

PH, I would propose that, in your coming band, you stick to the keyboards and let someone else sing  ;D

>  The Pink Floyd song on the bonus disc was very cool too, but here it was that I really thought "Pete, Pete, Pete, just let Neal do it."

That's when I also got fidgeting.

> Oh, and I think Transatlantic (especially Bridge Across Forever) is just as good as Spock's Snow and Dream Theater's Scenes. ;)

Looks like I'm a bit heavier than you, PH. I prefer Spock's self-titled album to Snow, and Six Degrees to Scenes. But I'll get you a beer anyway next time  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-25, 12:15:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:48:49

I haven't listened a lot to Transatlantic, but when I did, I felt that their music was far from the heights of Dream Theater and Spock's.

Nicky.

??? I mean  ??? ??? ???

Nicky, you just  make me :'(

Seriously, the four 20+ minutes epics on both of their albums are amongst the best I have ever heard. Much better than DT's Octavarium, for instance. And Mike is a little more groovy and subtle than in DT. Plus, Neal's voice is not a problem for you if you like SB. So you should enjoy Transatlantic !

Anyway, as we say in French : "les goûts et les couleurs" ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 12:49:06
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-25, 12:15:57
??? I mean  ??? ??? ???

Nicky, you just  make me :'(

Seriously, the four 20+ minutes epics on both of their albums are amongst the best I have ever heard.  And Mike is a little more groovy and subtle than in DT. So you should enjoy Transatlantic !

Looks like I just got majorised there. OK, I'll give TA some spins (and send some bad bad thoughts to you buggers)  ;D

> Plus, Neal's voice is not a problem for you if you like SB.

Neal's singing is no problem for me, Bupie; on the contrary, he's one of my abs fave singers. It's Pete who sounds like he swallowed the whole bottle.

> Much better than DT's Octavarium, for instance.

That one you'll never get me to buy. I'm a huge Octavarium fan.

> Anyway, as we say in French : "les goûts et les couleurs" ...

Yeah, the guts ate the colors  ;D


NP  DT: Systematic Chaos.

Forsaken (track 2).

My oh my oh my, am I in heaven?

Hey, Bupie, listen to the amazing stuff that Mike does here. He's clearly on home base with DT.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:05:49
Anything by Transatlantic over Dream Theater's latest! Seriously!
And I like Systematic Chaos! No doubt!


Anyway, we're going soooo much off topic.

I was playing Gazpacho - Night
And after that I played a bit of Magic Pie - Circus Of Life, but then my mom came in the living room, so I moved upstairs to my pc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:14:23
Oh and now I'm playing Seven Reizh. That's a band from France if I remember correct.
They also collaborate with a guy from Marocco, I think.

05. Qim Iydi...

A very beautiful piece, sung by the Maroccan man. ;D Never thought I'd listen to something sung in Maroccan. But it's beautiful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:25:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:05:49
Anyway, we're going soooo much off topic.

As long as Cap aint murmuring ....


> And I like Systematic Chaos! No doubt!

Not enough  ;D  (Still playing here, btw  :D :D :D )


> ...  but then my mom came in the living room, so I moved upstairs to my pc.

Play Euphoria Morning for her, PH. Women really dig Chris' singing (and looks).


I like Moroccan music too. I have several hours of it on various CD's. In that connection, I can recom  No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded, great album.

Well, better get on with some other stuff now.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 14:38:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:25:41Not enough  ;D

You don't know. ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:25:41I like Maroccan music too.

I didn't say that I like Moroccan music, but Seven Reizh is good (it's not Maroccan music, it's French but on some tracks a Moroccan singer sings (not in a Moroccan way, but in a "western" way) with Maroccan lyrics).



Now I'm listening to German proggers "Neuschwanstein". Man oh man, this is so beautiful! Perfect 70's prog (1978). The album is called "Battlement".
I hope someday this band will reform and do another album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 14:51:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 14:38:05
I didn't say that I like Moroccan music, but Seven Reizh is good (it's not Maroccan music, it's French but on some tracks a Moroccan singer sings (not in a Moroccan way, but in a "western" way) with Maroccan lyrics).

Sounds pretty convoluted, PH. Sure you got it right?  ;D

I have the folder "Fez. Festival of world sacred music", two CD's and a folder with a lot of interesting written material. Lots of great music from several African countries, Pakistan, and even Bolivia. Highly recom.


NP  James LaBrie: Crucify  (on Myspace).

Initially more interesting than enjoyable. Can follow you in this, Bupie.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-25, 15:51:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 12:49:06

> Much better than DT's Octavarium, for instance.

That one you'll never get me to buy. I'm a huge Octavarium fan.

So do I  ;D and I wasn't trying to convince you. Each to his own  :)

QuoteForsaken (track 2).

My oh my oh my, am I in heaven?

Hey, Bupie, listen to the amazing stuff that Mike does here. He's clearly on home base with DT.


I DO love Mike playing with DT, and maybe even more when he overplays, being all over the place.

So, to get back to the topic with a synthesistic song of the aforementioned remarks :

DT : Never Enough

Best Muse song ever by the way  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 16:10:50
NP  DT: Systematic Chaos

The Ministry Of Lost Souls  (track 7).

The most religious track (7).

There's not much focus on lyrics here in the Room, so I'd like to draw your attention to the lyrics of the DT guys, particularly John Petrucci. Murat Batmaz, who's a member of the Room, has noted in an Amazon review that JP is one of the most gripping lyrics authors in prog. I can only agree. He's a practising Catholic, and has a very personal take on his faith. Try e.g. these lines from the beginning of The Ministry:

The water's edge, Is where she waits, Lost soul still wandering, Meant to die, But she's stuck not crossing over.
The other side, Is where he waits, His spirit reaching out, Meant to save, But she's too scared, To take his hand.
Living in a world without you, Drowning in the past, Is living in no world at all, So now I call on you.

If you're interested in a discussion about the meaning of this sing, then you can find a fine discussion here:

http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=3530822107858663384


Not to mention the music.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 16:54:33
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-07-25, 15:51:46
So do I  ;D and I wasn't trying to convince you. Each to his own  :)

Certainly, Bupie. I was just overdoing my bit, for dramatic effect. I don't know whether anyone's realised it, but I'm not dead serious about everything I write here  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-25, 21:01:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 10:48:49

I haven't listened a lot to Transatlantic, but when I did, I felt that their music was far from the heights of Dream Theater and Spock's.

Nicky.

Maybe you should listen to it again.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-25, 21:06:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 13:05:49
Anything by Transatlantic over Dream Theater's latest! Seriously!
And I like Systematic Chaos! No doubt!



I definitely agree with you.  ;D

NP> Apple Pie - Crossroad

Track: 02 - Sunrise

Just received it today.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 22:49:04
I guess we'll simply have to accept different tastes there, PH and Maddox. For me, In The Presence Of Enemies, Forsaken, and The Ministry Of Lost Souls (on Systematic Chaos) are so extraordinarily gripping.

Well, the most important thing is the passion for music, and that we all three have.


NP  Scott Weiland: 12 Bar Blues.

Where's The Man (track 4). Wonderful askew melody, sung by one of the absolutely most exciting singers.

12 Bar Blues has got to be the most underrated album ever in man's history. I guess, mainly because Scott hasn't done anything to market himself - 12 Bar Blues, what a prosaic name, and that dumb nerdy picture of him on the cover. Typical Scott, there's no classic blues at all on the album, "blues" relates to the mood, which is daaark.

But, guys, this is a sparkling gem, don't cheat yourselves of a great musical experience.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-25, 22:56:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-25, 22:49:04
I guess we'll simply have to accept different tastes there, PH and Maddox. For me, In The Presence Of Enemies, Forsaken, and The Ministry Of Lost Souls (on Systematic Chaos) are so extraordinarily gripping.

Don't get me ( and probably PH too ) wrong. I really  love Sys Chaos. It's one of their best albums they've ever made. But Transatlantic...

That's just beyond words. In my opinion every prog fan has to like Transatlantic.  ;)
Opinion differ of course. That's okay for the reason mentioned below this.  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007Well, the most important thing is the passion for music, and that we all three have.

And everyone else of course who is prog minded.  *horns*

NP> The Doors - The End  8)

One of the few tracks that brings tears in my eyes.  :-\

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-25, 23:14:57
Ah yes! I like that one! Progressive Minds. 8)

I've been watching A Touch Of Frost just now. That's the only thing I turn my tv on for nowadays...
Brilliant series. I like detective series. They're the best! (my opinion)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Thu, 2007-07-26, 11:45:41
Darwin's Radio- Pictures ep. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-26, 13:03:43
Sun Caged: Artemisia.

Guys, this is red hot.

I like Ayreon a lot, but as I belong to the heavy fraction of the Room, SC are the real McCoy for me.

Man, Paul Adrian Villarreal is a real good singer, Marcel Coenen does some remarkable riffs, and the other guys know their stuff too. Melodic and tight music. If you like late Dream Theater and Symphony X, you'll go for this too, believe me.

Check'm out:  http://www.suncaged.com/home.html

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-07-26, 18:59:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-26, 13:03:43
Sun Caged: Artemisia.

Guys, this is red hot.

I like Ayreon a lot, but as I belong to the heavy fraction of the Room, SC are the real McCoy for me.

Man, Paul Adrian Villarreal is a real good singer, Marcel Coenen does some remarkable riffs, and the other guys know their stuff too. Melodic and tight music. If you like late Dream Theater and Symphony X, you'll go for this too, believe me.

Check'm out:  http://www.suncaged.com/home.html

Nicky.

As this was recommended before (you, Nicky?), I tried to get a a listen. Really excellent musicianship. What keeps me from buying it right away is - who would have guessed - the vocals. Actually, not the voice, I also find the singer really good, but the melodies. They have very nice arrangements throughout the album in two voices, but the melody lines - argh! Wailing, trying to sound elite, I don't really know how to describe it. The melodies just don't klick...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-26, 20:04:24
Yes, Cap, I've recommended it before. I partly agree with you: The melodies don't click - rightaway. It's been a difficult album for me to get into, and I foresee that'll be the case for most proggies. That's probably the reason why Sun Caged are still rather unknown, even in the Netherlands. The first half year, I listened to it off and on, never really being gripped, but now with the discussion on Dutch prog, I decided that I had to get to know it. After a few listens, track 2, A Fair Trade, turned out to be a killer song, and I've also started enjoying track 1, Lyre's Harmony. The further tracks - I don't know yet, but they definitely are growing on me. Additionally, reading the reviews of it (by i.a. our friend Murat), we can be certain that this is a top-notch album.

Here's Murat's review (and consider, he's always happy for a "Yes"):

http://www.amazon.com/Artemisia-Sun-Caged/dp/B000O76UMG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-0766881-7485554?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1185467328&sr=1-1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-26, 22:32:40
The Smiths:  Meat Is Murder.

I got this album, because I agree with the title, but the music doesn't really agree with me  ;D

See, this is alternative and indie, and it bores me, because there's so little going on.

Of course one has to consider that the album is from 1984.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Thu, 2007-07-26, 23:37:46
Steve Thorne-Emotional Creatures part2 ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 09:48:36
Nine Inch Nails:  With Teeth.

The designation "industrial rock" really fits. It's like standing in an old-fashioned factory with all the machines banging around you. Anyone here like that sorta stuff?

Maybe I'm just too old.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 10:53:50
Transatlantic:  Bridge Across Forever.

PH and Maddox, have you heard about these guys? Pretty good stuff  :D

I think TA was particularly good for Pete, as he shows his real temperament here. (Maybe Marillion should stop taking sedatives (ooo, Nicky, bad'un, but I'm right, aint I, Cap)).

Neal's singing here is tremendous (Pete's is Trewavas).

"Everybody needs a Captain ... in your private Armageddon [the Room?] ...."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-07-27, 13:54:59
It's good to see that you came back to the right side of the line.

NP:
Credo - Rhetoric


It gets better and better, a real grower.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 14:30:08
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-07-27, 13:54:59
It's good to see that you came back to the right side of the line.

But then I have to say, PH, that TA don't grip me the way that DT and SyX do - thus I is a heavy proggie.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2007-07-27, 14:39:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-07-27, 13:54:59
It's good to see that you came back to the right side of the line.

NP:
Credo - Rhetoric


It gets better and better, a real grower.

Quality Album ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2007-07-27, 14:59:38
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light I love it *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-27, 15:42:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 10:53:50

(Maybe Marillion should stop taking sedatives (ooo, Nicky, bad'un, but I'm right, aint I, Cap)).


The return of Wicked Nicky  ;D

I have to admit that every time I hear After You're Gone from the LP Marbles, I think of the Simple Minds, but a version of Simple Minds where Jim Kerr and his mates would have been shot by sedative bullets for elephants ...

DT - Stream of Consciousness  *horns*  Heavy enough for you, Nicky ?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 15:46:22
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-07-27, 15:42:38
DT - Stream of Consciousness  *horns*  Heavy enough for you, Nicky ?

Betcha, Bupie. Quality prog and beer are the two things I'm gonna miss in the real heaven; doesn't look like you get'm there  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-27, 17:13:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 10:53:50
Transatlantic:  Bridge Across Forever.

PH and Maddox, have you heard about these guys? Pretty good stuff  :D



:P

NP> Pain Of Salvation - BE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-27, 17:15:01
Quote from: Proglady on Fri, 2007-07-27, 14:59:38
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light I love it *horns*

Great choice. Me too.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-27, 17:57:12
Salem Hill - Mimi's Magic Moment

Track: 02 - All Fall Down

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-07-27, 20:51:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-26, 22:32:40
I got this album, because I agree with the title, but the music doesn't really agree with me  ;D
See, this is alternative and indie, and it bores me, because there's so little going on.
Of course one has to consider that the album is from 1984.

Morrissey would surely tell you that *every* aspect of the music on this album (any of hos albums, actually) is intended to be exactly like that :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-28, 10:02:22
Spocks Beard - Snow

Track: Solitary Soul

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-07-28, 10:32:39
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2007-07-27, 20:51:34
Morrissey would surely tell you that *every* aspect of the music on this album (any of hos albums, actually) is intended to be exactly like that :D

Cap, you mean that Morissey would admit that his music is monotonous, and that's the way he wants it to be?

What then turns people on? His voice, his looks, his stories?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-07-28, 11:33:15
Sun Caged:  A Fair Trade (track 2 on Artemisia)

Fabulous song, got it on repeat mode.

Paul Adrian has a good voice, precise and wide-ranging, but it lacks some power; that will hopefully come.

I actually talked a bit with Marcel at Headway this Easter. Real nice guy, reserved and discrete, doesn't at all smear his talent in your face. You can also hear on the album that although he's the genius behind, he's very reserved and precise with his guitar playing. Instead he lets it go at the concerts. This is a good attitude in my mind.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-28, 12:27:34
The Flower Kings - The Road Back Home

Track: [disc one] 03 - Stupid Girl

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-07-28, 14:37:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-07-28, 10:32:39
Cap, you mean that Morissey would admit that his music is monotonous, and that's the way he wants it to be?

In a way, yes. Not with the negative notion in the word "monotonous", but there may be more adequate descriptions.

Quote
What then turns people on? His voice, his looks, his stories?

Yep. The whole package of the "monotony", and the attributes you mentioned make up the style that is so unique to The Smiths and Morrissey.

The only artist I know who is similar to that, but without the guitars, was Blaine L. Reininger. You might want to listen to him, very intereting music back then :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-28, 16:07:07
Dream Theater - The Ones Who Helped To Set The Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-07-28, 16:12:37
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-28, 16:07:07
Dream Theater - The Ones Who Helped To Set The Sun

Ok, and what's that?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-28, 16:14:09
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-07-28, 16:12:37
Ok, and what's that?

A song from DT's first album called 'When Day And Dream Unite' though i'm playing the Official Bootleg (WDAD-RE-Unite) one. With James Labrie instead of Charlie Dominici.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-07-28, 17:28:29
 :-[ Ah ok...

I didn't listen to that album...
In fact, the only albums that I listen to on regular basis is:
- Awake
- Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory
- Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
- Octavarium

Than there are the albums that I have, but that I don't listen that much (but when I listen, I enjoy it!):
- Images And Words
- Train Of Thought

And I can't put Systematic Chaos in any of those orders because I just got it since a month (or something).

This means that I didn't give When Dream And Day Unite and Falling Into Infinity a spin at all. In fact, I don't have those albums.



NP:
Arena - Immortal?
04. Ghost In The Firewall

The weakest song of this excellent album. The song is still better than anything by [random -->] James Blunt (or anything by The Flowerkings for that matter... :P (listened to Paradox Hotel today... :-\))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2007-07-28, 22:44:21
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-07-28, 17:28:29
:-[ Ah ok...


This means that I didn't give When Dream And Day Unite and Falling Into Infinity a spin at all. In fact, I don't have those albums.



PH, do me a favour, just add FII on your shopping list. Great album, sometimes uneven -I bet you won't like Burning my Soul or Just Let me Breathe- but with real GEMS : Lines in the Sand, Trial of Tears ...

So DT : Take away my Pain and his marillionesque solo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2007-07-29, 00:36:24
Phideaux - The Great Leap I'm addicted to Phideaux music!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 00:39:53
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2007-07-28, 22:44:21
PH, do me a favour, just add FII on your shopping list. Great album, sometimes uneven -I bet you won't like Burning my Soul or Just Let me Breathe- but with real GEMS : Lines in the Sand, Trial of Tears ...

So DT : Take away my Pain and his marillionesque solo

Good idea.  :D

Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Track: 01 - New Millennium

After this i think i'll skip a few and head for Peruvian Skies.  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-07-29, 11:51:41
Al Stewart - Love Chronicles - 06 - Love Chronicles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 12:04:49
John, could you give us a characterisation? That always makes the NP's more interesting. I've heard a lot about Al Stewart, but never really got to know his music properly.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 12:15:01
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 00:39:53
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Track: 01 - New Millennium

After this i think i'll skip a few and head for Peruvian Skies.  *horns*

My fave on FII is Take Away My Pain. It was written by Petrucci shortly after his Dad died. A very beautiful and touching song. I think anyone who can listen to rock would be touched by it.

But yeah, Maddox, Peruvian Skies is wonderful too.

FII is DT's "quiet" album, and it often gets bypassed, but it sure is a sparkling gem in the collection.


NP  Sylvan:  Posthumous Silence.

A very special album, many different moods, takes time to get into.

Just listening to Bitter Symphony, lots of Floyd in it, so mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-07-29, 12:32:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 12:04:49
John, could you give us a characterisation? That always makes the NP's more interesting. I've heard a lot about Al Stewart, but never really got to know his music properly.

Nicky.



No! Bugger off.














Oh....all right then.

Al Stewart - Love Chronicles


1.     In Brooklyn (Al Stewart)

2.     Old Compton Street Blues (Al Stewart)

3.     The Ballad of Mary Foster (Al Stewart)

4.     Life and Life Only (Al Stewart)

5.     You Should Have Listened To Al (Al Stewart)

6.     Love Chronicles (Al Stewart)

Original Vinyl release 1969

PERSONNEL:
Producer: Roy Guest

Musicians:
Al Stewart: vocal, guitar
"Mervyn Prestwick" (Richard Thompson):guitar
Jimmy Page: guitar
"Simon Breckenridge" (Simon Nicol):guitar
Ashley Hutchings: bass
Brian Odgers: bass
Brian Brocklehurst: bass
"Martyn Francis" (Martin Lamble): drums
Harvey Burns" drums
Phil Phillips: organ
Stephen Gray: organ

Additional notes: The 1969 UK release was voted "Folk Album of the Year" by the UK music weekly "Melody Maker".
Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Ashley Hutchings and Martin Lamble were all members of Fairport Convention at the time of the recording. They appeared under pseudonyms because of their record contract.
The entire album "Love Chronicles" was included as disk 2 in the 2 disk versions of "The Early Years".

What I was listening was the june 2007 CD release which has 3 extra tracks on the end.

I first heard this album in about 1982 and liked it straight away, I had taped the original vinyl that belonged to a mate  and after a few years of playing, the tape went the way of most tapes and got eaten by a hungry player! Forgot about it (mostly) untill I saw this release and i'm very glad I got it.

EDIT* I should add that the title track, Love Chronicles is an 'epic' at 18:04. So just under 20 minutes of rather nice laid back folkey, proggyish type stuff.


More Info HERE (http://www.alstewart.com/)



NP - Darwin's Radio - Stronger (Edit) from HERE (http://www.myspace.com/darwinsradiouk)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 12:48:04
 ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2007-07-29, 16:19:42
Pendragon  Not of this world

If i were the wind

The only Pendragon i have. Can someone recommend my next purchase?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-07-29, 17:05:27
I'm now listening to the song 'All That Remains' from the latest album of the band '3'. They are an American band who recently were the support-act of Porcupine Tree on the American leg of their tour. It's not prog in the traditional sence of the word, but I really like them!

You can check some of their music out on http://www.myspace.com/3

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 17:54:06
Will check that one in a minute, Tom.  ;)

Just finished watching: Romavarium.

Man it's awesome.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-07-29, 19:52:51
Quote from: bellanova on Sun, 2007-07-29, 16:19:42
Pendragon  Not of this world

If i were the wind

The only Pendragon i have. Can someone recommend my next purchase?

I would suggest that your next should be 'Believe'. A fantastic album and probably the album that would stand out as being the most different from the others. But whichever you went for i'm sure you wouldn't be dissapointed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 20:27:59
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 17:54:06
Just finished watching: Romavarium.

Maddox, you're a man of mystery, and I'm a man of have-to-know.

Couldn't find this one either. Tried on Ytsejam and Amazon.

Now I'm gonna turn the tables and become the man of mystery: Hoo, woo, anyone know what "Ytsejam" means?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 21:39:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-07-29, 20:27:59
Maddox, you're a man of mystery, and I'm a man of have-to-know.

Couldn't find this one either. Tried on Ytsejam and Amazon.

Now I'm gonna turn the tables and become the man of mystery: Hoo, woo, anyone know what "Ytsejam" means?

Nicky.

Question one: "Hoo, woo, anyone know what "Ytsejam" means?"

Answer one: Before Dream Theater was ehm...Dream Theater they called themselves Majesty. If you read that backwards you get: Ytsejam.  ;)
On When Dream & Day Unite there's also an instrumental song, which is the basis of all instrumental medley/songs of DT, was actually called Ytsejam.
And all songs of DT are published by Ytsejam records.  :D

Question two: *about Romavarium* Couldn't find this one either.  :-\

Answer Two: Romavarium is the fan club DVD which came with the new spring edition. It's recorded in Rome, Italy and contains the Entire Octavarium album, but then live.
It also has a few extra features, like a photo shoot.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-07-29, 23:14:58
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 21:39:03
Romavarium is the fan club DVD which came with the new spring edition. It's recorded in Rome, Italy and contains the Entire Octavarium album, but then live.

And boy, it is great, isn't it? Definately something every DT-fan should have! Nicky, no offence, I'm just teasing you a little bit here...;)

By the way, have you already listened to some '3' Maddox?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 08:49:05
Tom, this is great music! Really! I've had All That Remains on repeat mode for quite a while now. The other songs on Myspace are great too. I'll have to get The End Is Begun soon (their latest album from 2007). 3 have already become one of my fave groups.

Great melody, singing, harmonies, rhythms, lyrics, spacey stuff, they got it all, man.

I checked'm up on Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_%28band%29  They've been around since early 90's, which I simply don't get at all. How come we haven't heard about them earlier?

They were founded as a brother group, which is usually an indicator of quality, with Joey Eppard on guitar and lead vocals, Josh Eppard on drums, and Chris Bittner on bass, three-piece, thus the name 3. (PH, don't you have a bro who sings?). Josh and Chris have left since, and now 3 are 5. (No, this time it's not the vodka.)

All That Remains is a nice double-edged title.

Their official site, which is also nice:  http://www.theband3.com/

Only one grudge: Why is it that marsh monsters write "definately", when the rest of us write "definitely"? (Can't help it.)  ;D

Tip: Think of Latin finire to end.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-07-30, 10:42:25
Kansas : No One Together

Wow, I mean wow !!!

Look at the live rendering of this one. Steve Walsh was gone but John Elefante makes a great job on vocals here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDDuQDt8HlI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDDuQDt8HlI)

About the clothes, well, the guys in Kansas never were ahead of the fashion  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 12:26:02
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-07-30, 10:42:25
Wow, I mean wow !!!

I thought you meant WOW, Bupie  ;D

> About the clothes, well, the guys in Kansas never were ahead of the fashion  :-X

Which proggies are? This is progland, not Madonnaland.


NP  3:  All That Remains.

"It's gettin better all the ti-i-ime...."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-07-30, 12:43:38
Arena - The Visitor *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 14:42:46
Dream Theater:  Repentance (track 5 on SC).

Topnotch (of course).

"The Truth is the Truth, and all you can do is live with it."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 14:55:23
NP  Witch Hunt.

Gives me goosepimples (and shudders) each time.

One of the  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Exile - I know somethin bout that.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-07-30, 15:33:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 14:55:23

Exile - I know somethin bout that.

Nicky.

That's why you show no mercy ;D in your posts ?

Spectre at the Feast - My favorite Arena song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 16:35:38
Merci bien, Bupie. Tres bien!

Exile in my case is about being born to two expatriated parents in England, then living in Denmark, where I never really felt at home, and now surrendering to a Swedish blond and moving to Malmö. My bro had the same origins, but ended up in frogland, so I guess I'm better off  ;D


NP  Spectre At The Feast.

Je pense a toi, Bupie, donc je suis pour toi.

Descartes, by the way, the original version.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-07-30, 17:50:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 16:35:38

Exile in my case is about being born to two expatriated parents in England, then living in Denmark, where I never really felt at home, and now surrendering to a Swedish blond and moving to Malmö. My bro had the same origins, but ended up in frogland, so I guess I'm better off  ;D


Frogland ? Mmmm : could be a good name for a french prog band  :)

IQ - Wurensh  I hope you were not the black sheep of your family, Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 18:31:51
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-07-30, 17:50:11
Frogland ? Mmmm : could be a good name for a french prog band  :)

You know that "frog" is English slang for Frenchie, Bupie?

"Frog" as an abbreviation of French prog! Great, Bupie.


> I hope you were not the black sheep of your family, Nicky?

I guess I was, am, and will always be. Guess I'm too freaked out for their taste. They're pretty conservative. But I love them all the same, and they seem to love me. And we always have some fun, when we're together; I guess I act the fool, and that makes them laugh.

But more seriously, it's strange what happens to most people when they get past teenage years. Somehow they get a fright for life, and that makes them scramble for cover, and they get very protective and defensive. So they stick to norms and "behave themselves", the men get their corporate haircuts and spend their spare time watching sports on TV, the women share the lives of their kids.

I was 21 years at a traditional job. I felt I was changing a lot during that time, trying out all sorts of freaked out things, while the only thing that seemed to be happening to my colleagues was that they were getting greyhaired and their kids were getting bigger - grammar school, high school, university. I was frustrated as hell, but even so, it took me years to give up the security of a good job. Guess we're all comfort addicts - more or less.

Today I'm happy that I gave up that job. My life's a total mess, but I'm having a lot more fun.

That was a long story you got me into, Bupie, and Cap's gonna rave and rant (fortunately I'm far from Karlsunruhe  ;D ), but I guess I had to get it out.

Long live prog - and freaks like us!


> IQ - Wurensh

Is it good, Bupie?


NP  Bedlam Fayre.

Those guys just do the trick - every time!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-07-30, 19:00:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 08:49:05
Tom, this is great music! Really! I've had All That Remains on repeat mode for quite a while now. The other songs on Myspace are great too. I'll have to get The End Is Begun soon (their latest album from 2007). 3 have already become one of my fave groups.

Great melody, singing, harmonies, rhythms, lyrics, spacey stuff, they got it all, man.

Glad I introduced you to some good music, Nicky! :) I have one album of theirs, which is called Wake Pig. I've been listening to it all day. It's great! I think I'll have to order their latest album as well!

Np: Transatlantic - All Of The Above

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-30, 19:25:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-07-29, 23:14:58
And boy, it is great, isn't it? Definately something every DT-fan should have! Nicky, no offence, I'm just teasing you a little bit here...;)

It most definitely is.  :D
Are you a member of VoicesUK too?

QuoteBy the way, have you already listened to some '3' Maddox?

Tom


Am doing that right now. Sounds really good.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-07-30, 20:29:50
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-30, 19:25:38
Are you a member of VoicesUK too?

Yes! The magazine looks great and contains many good articles. And then I didn't even mention the occasional cd/dvd...

Quote
Am doing that right now. Sounds really good.  8)

Good to hear that mate! What's your favourite track from the songs on their MySpace?

Np: 3 - Alien Angel

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Mon, 2007-07-30, 21:41:20
Steve Thorne-Emotional Creatures part 2. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-07-30, 21:54:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-07-30, 20:29:50

Good to hear that mate! What's your favourite track from the songs on their MySpace?

Np: 3 - Alien Angel

Tom

Well, funny that they are touring the US and Canada right now with Porcupine Tree cos some parts actually reminds me of PT. Favourite one right now is All That Remains, which means the new stuff. The other 3 songs are pretty good also. I think the singer is a mixture between Steve Wilson and the vocalist of A.C.T. (that should wake someone's attention  ;)).

Would like to hear more stuff of them.  :D

NP> Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Track: 01 - Deadwing

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-07-31, 05:29:33
A song or band called 'Insomnia' would be apt at the moment, taking advantage of not sleeping by listining to a few tunes.

NP - Arena - Contagion.  Up to Salamander atm.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 07:46:55
   
John, how about this one (below)?


NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris.

Very original. Kinda melodic grunge, a bit like Stone Temple Pilots and Scott Weiland solo. A slow but steady grower.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 08:52:14
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-07-29, 21:39:03
Answer one: Before Dream Theater was ehm...Dream Theater they called themselves Majesty. If you read that backwards you get: Ytsejam.  ;)

OK, Maddox, you knew more about it than I. Thanks for the extra info.

I take it that you and Tom are pleased with your memberships of VoicesUK.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 10:51:56
Queensrÿche:  Promised Land.

Probably my fave Q-album.

Cap: "I like it a bit hard, melodious, it needs keyboards and the voice is probably the most important part." (on prog (not sex)).

Cap, Promised Land has all that + more.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-31, 11:39:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 18:31:51
> IQ - Wurensh

Is it good, Bupie?

I would say it's my favorite IQ song, along with War Heroes (on the same album) but it's all personal

Quote
Today I'm happy that I gave up that job. My life's a total mess, but I'm having a lot more fun.

Glad to read that  8)

You put me in the mood for Magenta's Pride  "My life's a mess ..."


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 12:11:48
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-31, 11:39:54
You put me in the mood for Magenta's Pride  "My life's a mess ..."

Bupie, you really have a predilection for hot female singers  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 12:27:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-07-30, 12:26:02
NP  3:  All That Remains.

Joey Eppard's singing reminded me of another singer, one who's voice I knew real well, and I was racking my brains to figure it out; now eventually it emerged: Bob Geldorf, the fabulous singer of Boomtown Rats (big group when I was young), better known for his great humanitarian work.

3 are on their way UP, for sure.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-07-31, 14:27:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 12:27:19
Joey Eppard's singing reminded me of another singer, one who's voice I knew real well, and I was racking my brains to figure it out; now eventually it emerged: Bob Geldorf, the fabulous singer of Boomtown Rats (big group when I was young), better known for his great humanitarian work.

3 are on their way UP, for sure.

Nicky.

OK Nicky, so ...

Boomtown Rats - I don't like Mondays
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-31, 18:49:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 08:52:14

I take it that you and Tom are pleased with your memberships of VoicesUK.

Nicky.

*horns*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-07-31, 18:51:19
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-07-31, 05:29:33
A song or band called 'Insomnia' would be apt at the moment, taking advantage of not sleeping by listining to a few tunes.

NP - Arena - Contagion.  Up to Salamander atm.

I know a film with that title.  ;)

Having troubles sleeping?  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 21:40:34
Jadis:  What Goes Around  (on Photoplay, hearing it on Myspace).

Great music, got it on repeat mode.

Jadis are one of the best (they also got people like Dave Gilmore, Mike Stern, David Bowie, Pendragon and Toto as friends).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-08-01, 09:45:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-07-31, 21:40:34

Jadis are one of the best (they also got people like Dave Gilmore, Mike Stern, David Bowie, Pendragon and Toto as friends).


??? I didn't know that Jadis and Toto members were friends or had any accointance, even if Gary Chandler and Steve Lukather are two great guitar players ...

Toto - Good for You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2Jbn9zlOw  I love you, guys ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-01, 09:59:46
Well, Myspace friends, Bupie, but that's kindofa sponsorship.

Try out Jadis, Bupie. It's excellent stuff.


NP  Ascension

Makes life tolerable-enjoyable-pleasurable-wonderful.

"I see Creation from the stars."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 10:25:40
Alice In Chains - Dirt - 01 - Them Bones

Got more sleep last night! About 5 hours and only woke up about 500 times!


Now on track 2 - Dam That River.

Good ole' Seattle Grunge. Always prefered AIC to Nirvana, How about you Nicky?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-01, 10:54:28
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 10:25:40
Good ole' Seattle Grunge. Always prefered AIC to Nirvana, How about you Nicky?

Betcha, John, AIC is the coolest McCoy, although there are many great grunge bands that I like (near priority): Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Love Battery (whaddaya think of'm, John), and several others, and I find that Chris Cornell is still very true to his grunge roots - fabulous singer, just like Eddie Vedder.

My fave AIC is actually the Tripod album, the last studio album, it's as grungy as it gets. I must have heard Grind and Brush Away over 500 times.

Funny, that was the album that hooked me to grunge. I went to the Copenhagen main library, browsed through the "heavy metal" collection, and struck upon Tripod as one of the first. I had heard about AIC, not for the good, but I thought, what the heck, I got the time. The lady dealing out headphones got a strange look in her face when she saw the three-legged dog, but as I was quite longhaired, it made sense to her. As soon as I heard the first sounds from Tripod, and they sure are far out, I was hooked for life, went straight to the nearest large CD store and got the whole AIC caboodle. Has kept me high since.


NP  Contagion Max.

Probably will have it on repeat the rest of the day. Man!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 12:45:41
Stone Temple Pilots, Great band and quite clever.
Pearl Jam, They just leave me cold, really can't see whats so good about them, do not like one bit.
Mudhoney, Soundgarden. Both really good, not heard too much of thier stuff but like what i've heard
Nirvana, Nevermind has to be one of the best albums from the whole genre, the rest of thier stuff i've struggled to like, odd good songs but on the whole quite average

Alice In Chains, Of course you know know I rate them in a different league to the rest of the above! My fave would be Jar Of Flies as it shows a totally different side to the band......Plat J.O. F, Then play Facelift and try to work out how the same band produced the two!

Just played - Boston - Third Stage

NP, ELP - Brain Salad Surgery - -05 - Karn Evil 9
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-01, 13:04:51
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 12:45:41
Alice In Chains, Of course you know know I rate them in a different league to the rest of the above! My fave would be Jar Of Flies as it shows a totally different side to the band......Plat J.O. F, Then play Facelift and try to work out how the same band produced the two!

Right, John, these guys were GENIUS.

Jerry Cantrell has put out two studio albums which are in the same top league as AIC, Degradation Trip and Boggy Depot, of course with Layne's fate in mind, real gripping stuff, a bit like Roger Waters paying tribute to Sid with Dark Side and Shine On.


NP  Still Contagion Max - and still   *horns*  - and always   *horns*

How come these guys haven't gotten a Nobel Prize or somethin?  What's wrong with people? 

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 13:26:55
Talking of genius.......

NP FROST* - Milliontown


What do you think of FROST* then, Nicky?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-01, 14:08:16
I haven't heard it much, John, I'll give it a few spins later today.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 14:28:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-01, 14:08:16
I haven't heard it much, John, I'll give it a few spins later today.

Nicky.


Good idea! Let us know what you think,

NP Nothing, I have a hospital appointment this afternoon so i'm now off to get ready.......See ya when I get back!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-01, 21:42:40
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-08-01, 14:28:10

Good idea! Let us know what you think,

NP Nothing, I have a hospital appointment this afternoon so i'm now off to get ready.......See ya when I get back!

Nothing too serious i hope?  :-\

NP> Stream Of Passion - Spellbound

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 05:24:10
NP IQ - Dark Matter and when it finishes i'll play it again!!


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-01, 21:42:40
Nothing too serious i hope?  :-\

Nothing life threatening fortunately. I have a perforated ear drum, trouble is it keeps getting infected so i have to have it 'sucked out' every 2 weeks, but this week there was nothing to suck out so all i have to do now is apply an antibiotic spray twice a day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 08:39:11
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 05:24:10
NP IQ - Dark Matter and when it finishes i'll play it again!!


I did, then Jadis - Photoplay

NP Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 08:47:00
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 08:39:11
NP Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds

Hey, what's that like. Never heard of him. Sure it's not John Wayne?  ;D

> I did, then Jadis - Photoplay

Yeah, that one I like a lot.

John, doesn't sound good with your ear. Is it under control? Can you listen to loud music without problems?


NP  Frost:  Milliontown.

Trying to get into it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-08-02, 09:15:56
Def Leppard - Long Long Way to Go

Not prog but great ballad nevertheless  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 09:23:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 08:47:00
Hey, what's that like. Never heard of him. Sure it's not John Wayne?  ;D

There is info on him HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Wayne)




Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 08:47:00

John, doesn't sound good with your ear. Is it under control? Can you listen to loud music without problems?


So long as i'm carefull, to be honest i've never asked them about gigs, too bloody scared they might say "No Way"


NP Mother Black Cap - In the Comfort of Your Own Home

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 10:15:49
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 09:23:49
There is info on him HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Wayne)

OK, thanks, I read the article, but I was mainly interested in your interest  :)

> NP Mother Black Cap - In the Comfort of Your Own Home

This one is also new to me. John, you seem to be the archivist of the Room.


OK, here's my take on Milliontown at this point: I gave it two more spins, but it didn't really grip me. What I liked best was John's wonderful guitarplaying, but that just made me yearn even more for the real McCoy, you know what I mean. What I understand is that Jem did a lot of radio hits, and along the way he was cultivating his prog interest, then he got a gang of musicians together to make Milliontown (and probably paid them well). Well, that's fine, and he does show some talent, but you don't end up making a masterpiece that way; a masterpiece comes out of a loyal group of people having a high vision and working steadfastly toward it, trying out this and that, and reworking stuff, till you have: the sublime. This is the key to Arena's success (well, also some tremendous personal talent). So try it out anyone, I'll be there to give my applause.

After Frost* I picked up Spock's Beard, and this is an entirely different class. These guys have gone through the above, and they have arrived at a musical substance that guarantees success each time. Sheer brilliance!

NP  Spock's Beard:  self-titled  (the latest).

Prob my fave.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-08-02, 12:55:24
Def Leppard - Animal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djv5GJndscI&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djv5GJndscI&mode=related&search=)

Sorry guys but it seems that I am on my way for a DefLep revival today ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 13:24:28
Nicky, I knew nothing about Jeff Wayne 'The person behind the music'. When W.O.T.W first came out (1978) it was concidered one of those albums that made the most of the stereo effect and so along with Dark side of the moon was concidered a good album to listen to after smoking certain herbal substances!

Mother Black Cap - Are a Prog Rock band from Great Yarmouth (20 miles from where I live) Who we go to see play quite a bit. They have thier first London Gig this Saturday supporting Darwin's Radio at The Peel in Kingston. Needless to say we are going down to support them!.



NP Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion - 04 - More or Less.
Follows yesterdays grunge discussions nicely!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 14:28:14
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 13:24:28
after smoking certain herbal substances!

Hey, Cap don't allow that here in the Room, John.


Anyway  NP  Spock's Beard (x2)

Third run, still tremendous (even without the CHS).  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 14:32:40
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 13:24:28
NP Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion - 04 - More or Less.
Follows yesterdays grunge discussions nicely!

I think I'll join you there later today. Never got around to listening properly to ST. Mark Lanegan's great.

First see some of the 3-part Bergman documentary on Danish TV now, great stuff too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 17:23:48
Screaming Trees:  Sweet Oblivion.

Not impressed, Mark has a great voice and sings with lots of feeling, but the music is rather boring, like with Pearl Jam.

I got some later albums with Mark, I'll give'm a run.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-02, 17:33:08
Winterstrain - Return to the Mirror - Mountain inside the Stone

Can't wait for their second album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 17:58:37
Mark Lanegan Band:  Bubblegum.

Silly title, but don't be misled. A far more gripping album, Mark's matured a lot musically here, has proficient pals: Alain Johannes, Chris Goss, Polly Harvey, Josh Homme; many different moods, mainly slow, nice to relax with after a round of DT or SyX.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 19:59:07
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-02, 17:33:08
Winterstrain - Return to the Mirror - Mountain inside the Stone
Can't wait for their second album *horns*

I follow you, Appie. Great stuff. Just playing their Myspace samples. Melodic, panoramic, well-played and -sung prog, with their own special sound.

Noted on shopping list.

The Norwegians are really excelling in prog.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-02, 20:11:36
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

Track:  Goshens remains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 20:38:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 19:59:07
I follow you, Appie. Great stuff. Just playing their Myspace samples. Melodic, panoramic, well-played and -sung prog, with their own special sound.

Noted on shopping list.

The Norwegians are really excelling in prog.

Nicky.

You realise Nicky that we are honoured to have a member of Winterstrain on this very forum!

It was great as the album was coming together we were being fed loads of info and a few snippets of audio. All quite facinating.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-02, 20:55:08
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-02, 20:38:37
You realise Nicky that we are honoured to have a member of Winterstrain on this very forum!

It was great as the album was coming together we were being fed loads of info and a few snippets of audio. All quite fascinating.

I didn't know that, John. Who's that? Well, good, so my joy was spontaneous and not flattery.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-02, 21:21:35
It's Deenfan. And because he has over 10.000 post's on the Winterstrain forum, he doesn't ahve enough time to post here :P j/k, he's busy with the recording of the second album, and lot's of other stuff.

I did post a link to this topic though, to let him know you liked it :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2007-08-03, 00:34:02
Ah, thanks, Appel!!!

I was thinking about this fine forum the other day, and I decided it was time to get back here and tell you all that I've S-T-I-L-L got "Opera Fanatica" playing on my mind, even after having put the album in shelvical hibernation for at least a tertial. "THE KIIIIING IIIIIS DEEEAAAD, SOO WOOOOORSHIIIIP MEEEEE...." -Absolutely fantastic!!!!

And after not getting on here, AGAIN, I'm provided with the best thing life has to offer in this century: A link!!!

And what I have read on here makes me warm inside. Thanks Nicky, John, and Eplemos. It is really great to get your kind of feedback. Especially when you're wondering whether you should go ahead and finish the second album or finish yourself off... ::)

I am glad to read that you find joy or whatever pleasure in our music. What I can promise is that it's 100% true and heartfelt. It's something we had to do, as I'm sure is the case with a lot of albums out there. I have been struggling with a health condition that means drumming (my trade) has gotten exceedingly painful for a very long time, but especially the last year or so. Capturing those perfect performances of Arctic Prog on an acoustic drum set without rehearsing or warming up first to save some agony is not very easily done. Hopeless, in fact, so I'm about to re-record the drums AGAIN. But enough about that. You'll be among the first to know when we have something to present. And all ARENA forumers will get a free and legal 320kbps mp3 of one song when we're finished. There will be a link here. I own all my own stuff, so I can make such decisions. I don't try to make a living, I just want to record and release all the songs I cannot help writing... ;)

Again, thanks, and you know where some of my inspiration comes from... :D I'll be a regular again when the house is finished and the album is finished!! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-08-03, 00:50:13
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2007-08-03, 00:34:02
I'll be a regular again when the house is finished and the album is finished!! 8)


Are we looking at weeks, months or years?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-03, 11:27:43
Love Battery:  Dayglo.

Real authentic, dirty grunge, also melodic, close to AIC and Mudhoney, so abs recom for any AIC fan, John.

Hey, nice to see you back, PH. Missed you (and your craziness).  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-03, 11:37:18
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2007-08-03, 00:34:02
... what I have read on here makes me warm inside. Thanks Nicky, John, and Eplemos. It is really great to get your kind of feedback. Especially when you're wondering whether you should go ahead and finish the second album or finish yourself off... ::)
I am glad to read that you find joy or whatever pleasure in our music. What I can promise is that it's 100% true and heartfelt. It's something we had to do, as I'm sure is the case with a lot of albums out there. I have been struggling with a health condition that means drumming (my trade) has gotten exceedingly painful for a very long time, but especially the last year or so.

Hey Deenfan, great to hear from you in the far north. I have a "bonus son" in Umeå, so I know a bit of the jive. Do you have some icebears growling on your coming album?  ;D

Yeah, I really enjoyed the two full songs on your Myspace (the third seems to be some sort of stump). And you can be sure that we are many roomies here looking real forward to your coming album.

Sad to hear about your health problems. We'll send you and your band pals some good thoughts.

Good luck with everything re your new album. If you get to Cop, I'll be there at your concert, and in Amst our dear marsh monsters will be hoppin around to your music.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-08-03, 12:33:40
@Nicky

The album is a must-have, especially since it features a fellow roomie 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-03, 14:06:47
Appy, if you ever make your space apple album, I'm gonna give it a run first, before I decide whether I wanna pay for it or not  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2007-08-03, 16:20:15
Well somehow, ive made it two months without Arena. I decided i needed a break after Sheffield having listened to them about every day before then.

Now its Contagion-Skin Game

I so identify with this song!! Love the a capello harmonies at the end. And its as good live too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-03, 16:31:46
Here's something else beautiful:

Karl Anthony:  One Prayer

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BQeeZDkMCUQ

Tell us what you think about it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-08-03, 17:40:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-03, 14:06:47
Appy, if you ever make your space apple album, I'm gonna give it a run first, before I decide whether I wanna pay for it or not  ;D

Nicky.
Talking about space... I made a drawing of the Winterstrain song "Sail" and this is the result:
(http://a186.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_d5f655cb38f7e41fb8a5e35acd1717a1.jpg)
The lyrics and background are here (http://www.winterstrain.com/html/sail.html)

[/WS-pimp-mode]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2007-08-03, 20:29:27
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2007-08-03, 00:50:13

Are we looking at weeks, months or years?

All of them!!!!! :D

:-\


Let's say months. Two or three...?


And thank to all of you for your interest and kind words. And to Appel... well... I'll be sure to have some Norwegian Eplemos for you when we meet...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-08-03, 23:27:36
And the meat to go with it?

np -> Nothing

(Desperate attemt to stay ontopic :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 10:05:17
@Appel: Cool drawing. Well done.  ;)

NP> The Flower Kings - A Vampires View

Daniell Gildenlöw at his best.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 11:43:06
Pearl Jam:  self-titled.

I gave it many runs, and now I really like it a lot. I would definitely say that it belongs to a proper progcollection.

Let's not be mistaken: PJ is Eddie Vedder with backing, not because the other musicians aint good musicians, they're topnotch, they just dont let it go here, and that's ok, because Eddie is simply a f* good singer, he really expresses a wide spectrum of moods convincingly.

Another thing that's great about PJ is that, despite massive success, they haven't compromised one bit on their music; it's still as raw, honest and biting as ever.

Seattle has really given us a surprisingly large number of great singers: Eddie Vedder, Layne Staley, Geoff Tate, Mark Lanegan, Chris Cornell, Ron Nine, Mark Arm, Kurt Cobain, + prob some more that I'm not familiar with.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:18:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-07-29, 17:05:27
I'm now listening to the song 'All That Remains' from the latest album of the band '3'. They are an American band who recently were the support-act of Porcupine Tree on the American leg of their tour. It's not prog in the traditional sence of the word, but I really like them!

You can check some of their music out on http://www.myspace.com/3

Tom



Do you read Aarschok Tom? In this month's edition there's an interview wtih ... 3.  ;)

NP> Circus Maximus - The First Chapter

Track: 03 - Glory Of The Empire

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:29:55
Pure Reason Revolution:  The Dark Third.

*horns*

and prob the best prog group I've heard with a woman singer.

Thanks for the tip, PH and others.

Yeah, Maddox, 3 and CM are topnotch. Fortunately, both are getting big at last.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-05, 09:27:49
Nice tune for a sunday morning:

Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track: 03 - Take The Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-05, 14:10:54
Suspyre - The City Under Sands

It's a free download from Suspyre's site (http://www.suspyre.com/index2.html). Great melodies, reminds me of DT, Andromeda and Symphony X. The vocals are somewhere between the last two.

There is also, which is not suprising, a MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/suspyre (http://www.myspace.com/suspyre)) site where you can listen to four songs.  :)

Have fun!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-05, 19:00:56
Pain Of Salvation:  Scarsick.

It's taken me a long time to get there, but now I can only surrender to Genius: Scarsick is simply a masterpiece - awesome! (You're right once again, Goran.)

The killer song here is Enter Rain. I've had it on repeat for - I don't even know how long - dark, creepy, spine-chilling, wooooo - and WOW.

This one is a must, don't miss out on it.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-08-06, 15:08:21
Arena - Live & Life

disc 2, track 6: The Butterfly Man  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-08-06, 20:58:22
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:18:56
Do you read Aarschok Tom? In this month's edition there's an interview wtih ... 3.  ;)

Thanks for the tip Maddox! I read that magazine occasionally. But thanks to you, I'm gonna have to buy it tomorrow!

NP: Marillion - Sugar Mice

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-08-07, 20:33:07
Dalai - Lobo Hombre en Paris (http://www.myspace.com/dalai)

Sounds pretty cool, and who can guess who the singer is? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2007-08-08, 18:04:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-08-07, 20:33:07
Dalai - Lobo Hombre en Paris (http://www.myspace.com/dalai)

Sounds pretty cool, and who can guess who the singer is? ;)

I can  ;D the singer is Marcela Bovio!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-08, 22:30:48
Vanden Plas - Christ. O.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 10:10:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-08, 22:30:48
Vanden Plas - Christ. O.

Maddox, I have to correct you (naughty youths) once again. The title is Christ 0 (zero), and this is important in order to understand the whole concept. In Dumas' book (which I'm enjoying tremendously currently, in French), the protagonist (main character) is met with just about all humanly imaginable distress thrown at him (shit rains down), but in the end, he manages to get above it and find his God and Redeemer, and even forgive his hatchet men, so one could characterise this plot as Christ - => +. In Vanden Plas' concept, the protagonist goes under, God does not emerge in him, and he becomes a serial murderer (the pics are very graphic in this), so it's Christ 0.

Rem, Maddox, quality prog is not just good music, but intriguing ideas too. These guys know their classics, and that should inspire proggies to follow them in that fabulous world.


NP  PoS:  Scarsick.

This one has been on repeat here in Vangede (Copenhagen) for quite a while now, it's just so good.

I know there are other PoS fans around here, so how about some response?

And did anyone play Karl Anthony's One Prayer?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-09, 12:47:23
Savatage - Streets - You're Alive / Sammy and Tex *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 12:54:18
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-09, 12:47:23
Savatage - Streets - You're Alive / Sammy and Tex *horns*

I have The Wake Of Magellan, which I find quite good after a couple of runs, but what do you guys like by Savatage?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-08-09, 15:51:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 10:10:57
NP  PoS:  Scarsick.

This one has been on repeat here in Vangede (Copenhagen) for quite a while now, it's just so good.

I know there are other PoS fans around here, so how about some response?
Nicky.

BIG PoS-fan over here!! I've got all their albums as you can see in my listeningprofile. I think they are one of the few bands in the genre who really are progressive. They recorded a show this last March for a DVD-release and I was there so I cannot wait for the releasedate (although there's still no news about that at the moment).

Nicky, you inspired me to play some PoS again, so now playing is:

Pain Of Salvation - Iter Impius

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-09, 17:06:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 12:54:18
I have The Wake Of Magellan, which I find quite good after a couple of runs, but what do you guys like by Savatage?

Nicky.
I've heard Poets and Madman, the Wake and Streets. For me Streets is the best. Yet I will get my hands on more albums in the future :)
Have you tried Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Beethoven's Last Night? That album has a lot of the Savatage dudes and sounds AMAZING!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-08-09, 18:17:19
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Knight Area - Under a New Sign
Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:34:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 10:10:57
Maddox, I have to correct you (naughty youths) once again. The title is Christ 0 (zero), and this is important in order to understand the whole concept. In Dumas' book (which I'm enjoying tremendously currently, in French), the protagonist (main character) is met with just about all humanly imaginable distress thrown at him (shit rains down), but in the end, he manages to get above it and find his God and Redeemer, and even forgive his hatchet men, so one could characterise this plot as Christ - => +. In Vanden Plas' concept, the protagonist goes under, God does not emerge in him, and he becomes a serial murderer (the pics are very graphic in this), so it's Christ 0.

My dear Nicky...i know perfectly well what the story is about. I have to remind you that i have the album for about one and a half years now, read the interviews, read the book etc etc.
I just like to write it like that. With the dots. No special reason though. Normally i do write it with a zero but somehow i replaced it with an O this time. An O without the umlaut. ;)

And no, i wasn't drinking at the time.  ;D

QuoteRem, Maddox, quality prog is not just good music, but intriguing ideas too. These guys know their classics, and that should inspire proggies to follow them in that fabulous world.


ehm...i know mate. ;)
No need to remind me about that.  :)

NP> Tiles - Presents Of Mind

Track: 04 - Facing Failure

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:35:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-08-09, 15:51:11

Pain Of Salvation - Iter Impius

Tom

One of their best. Good choice.  *horns*

Do you have the DVD too, Tom? I like it very much, probably the best music DVD i've ever seen.
But i do question the alternative lyrics. It gives me the feeling that they played the concert prior to the release of the album.  :-\

But amazing without a doubt.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:42:41
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:34:06
...read the book etc etc.

You've read Dumas' Monte-Cristo? The full version?

> Normally i do write it with a zero but somehow i replaced it with an O this time.

Hey Maddox, don't forget who you're dealing with here  ;D

> An O without the umlaut. ;)

We don't wanna get Turkish around here.


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:34:06
NP> Tiles - Presents Of Mind

Track: 04 - Facing Failure

Never heard of'm before. What are they like?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:50:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:42:41
You've read Dumas' Monte-Cristo? The full version?

Well actually i mean the CD booklet but indeed yes i also read the book. Don't know if there's an extended version by the way.


QuoteHey Maddox, don't forget who you're dealing with here  ;D

I knöw.  ;D


QuoteNever heard of them before. What are they like?

Nicky.

It's an American band. It's like Rush but then with better vocals.  ;D

Check their site (http://www.tiles-music.com/) for more info.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-08-10, 07:31:56
Elister - The Gift (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=46700928)

A kick-ass dutch band with an amazing singer! She'll sing your socks off!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-08-10, 14:04:59
The Buggles - The Age of Plastic
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

np: Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light

2. Friends Forever  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-10, 17:12:48
Coldplay - Parachutes

Track: 03 - Spies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-08-10, 20:15:31
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-10, 17:12:48
Coldplay - Parachutes

Track: 03 - Spies


Fabulous band! Hope you are enjoying it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-10, 21:51:11
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2007-08-10, 20:15:31

Fabulous band! Hope you are enjoying it.

I most definitely am enjoying it.   8)

NP> Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-11, 17:27:39
Marillion - Somewhere Else

Track: The Wound

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-11, 17:33:04
Do Marillion have something new to offer on Somewhere Else?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-11, 18:06:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-11, 17:33:04
Do Marillion have something new to offer on Somewhere Else?

Nicky.

Actually, no. It's the same Marillion that changed their sound since This Strange Engine and Radiation. Mostly rock orientated with a bit of prog. It goes further where Marbles, still an amazing album by the way, ended and although it lacks the genius of the first couple of H-era albums it's still far better than everything between Engine and Anoraknophobia.
What i miss on this album is a few songs like Neverland of Marbles. The average length of the songs is about 5 minutes. Two songs almost clock 8 minutes ( Somewhere Else and The Wound). In a few occasions the album even reminds me of Coldplay.

The only song that reminds me of the beginning of the H-Era is The Wound that would fit perfectly on Holidays In Eden IMO.

In short: Not a classic but very enjoyable.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-11, 19:40:43
The wonderful tales of The Visitor.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-11, 21:57:21
Fish - Return To Childhood = Live

Track: [disc II] White Feather
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-12, 14:11:13
NP  Pure Reason Revolution:  The Dark Third.

Great music, melodic and pleasant, yet prog and gripping.

Does anyone know what the concept is? Seems somewhat trekkish.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-12, 14:19:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-08-09, 15:51:11
BIG PoS-fan over here!! I've got all their albums as you can see in my listeningprofile. I think they are one of the few bands in the genre who really are progressive.

Tom and Maddox, as you know, I'm crazy bout Scarface, so I went back and listened again to The Perfect Element I the other day; unfortunately I didn't find it nearly as fantastic as Scarface. I'm missing PoS' first two studio albums, Entropia and One Hour, in my CD collection, and now I'm wondering whether I should get them at some point. I only want them if I can be reasonably sure that I'll like them. How good are they?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 15:31:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-12, 14:19:40
Tom and Maddox, as you know, I'm crazy bout Scarface,


Scarsick?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:32:08
NP - Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo i'm rambling on a load of old bollocks cos I can'y possibly be expected to type from memory the full title - 03 - Welcome home.


This is great stuff Really good and clever prog metal with emo vocals and frequent classical influences. Up your street Nicky?



***EDIT I looked it up (reached 150cm's up to the cd case that i couldn't be arsed to do earlier) It is called....Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:37:02
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:32:08
NP - Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo i'm rambling on a load of old bollocks cos I can'y possibly be expected to type from memory the full title - 03 - Welcome home.


This is great stuff Really good and clever prog metal with emo vocals and frequent classical influences. Up your street Nicky?

Don't know about Nicky, but it's sure up my street! Great album!!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:40:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:37:02
Don't know about Nicky, but it's sure up my street! Great album!!

Tom

Then if Nicky does not own it we will have to urge him on.......we should make that our mission for the week!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:51:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-12, 14:19:40
Tom and Maddox, as you know, I'm crazy bout Scarface, so I went back and listened again to The Perfect Element I the other day; unfortunately I didn't find it nearly as fantastic as Scarface. I'm missing PoS' first two studio albums, Entropia and One Hour, in my CD collection, and now I'm wondering whether I should get them at some point. I only want them if I can be reasonably sure that I'll like them. How good are they?

Nicky.

Nicky, I didn't know that PoS had an album that is called Scarface, I always thought that was a movie! ;D Okay I'll switch my smartass-mode off now...

But serious, let me first ask you something: What is it that you don't like about The Perfect Element pt 1? Then I can judge if you may or may not like Entropia and One Hour By The Concrete Lake.

By the way, did you know that Scarsick is actually The Perfect Element pt 2?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:58:01
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:40:34
Then if Nicky does not own it we will have to urge him on.......we should make that our mission for the week!!

Great idea John!:) Did you know that the next Coheed & Cambria album is coming out late this year?

Tom

Np: Coheed & Cambria - The Suffering (Yeah I just had to listen to it again!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 17:03:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-08-12, 16:58:01
Great idea John!:) Did you know that the next Coheed & Cambria album is coming out late this year?

Tom

Np: Coheed & Cambria - The Suffering (Yeah I just had to listen to it again!)

I know now thank you, very clever guys these, I get the distinct feeling that many younger people think that this is aimed at them. That may be the case but I really don't think so, I'm getting on and I love 'em. Any one else got an opinion on this?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-12, 20:40:31
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2007-08-12, 15:31:13
Scarsick?

Of course (you smartasses). Guess I had too much s* (or was it beer? some loved one) this weekend, so I can't get my thoughts together. Anyway:

> (Tom:) But serious, let me first ask you something: What is it that you don't like about The Perfect Element pt 1? Then I can judge if you may or may not like Entropia and One Hour By The Concrete Lake.

Just doesn't have the same magic, Tom, seems rather ordinary. Maybe you could just tell me what you think about all the PoS studio albums.

> (Tom:) By the way, did you know that Scarsick is actually The Perfect Element pt 2?

Yes, but I don't know in what way.

> (John:) NP - Coheed & Cambria - Good Apollo i'm rambling on a load of old bollocks cos I can'y possibly be expected to type from memory the full title - 03 - Welcome home. This is great stuff Really good and clever prog metal with emo vocals and frequent classical influences. Up your street Nicky?

I only got bout half of that, John, but OK, I got the message, and the answer is that I've only heard C&C in passing, so with you guys' recom, I guess I'll just have to giv'm a run (the alternative is roastin in hell, I guess). I'll try Myspace and Youtube first.


NP  3:  All That Remains.

Great music. Hope to find "The End Is Begun" somewhere.

Nicky.





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-13, 09:23:11
NP  Marillion:  Marbles.

Nice, in a way: soothing, sedating (or what was the word?). In any case, you feel like listening to the next song, and next ... and which M-album next? Can't say I'm crazy bout H's singing, but you get that he means it, and that's a quality in itself (in these Britney-times).

Guess I've taken over the rampage, Maddox.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-13, 10:33:55
NP  Nick Cave:  Nocturama.

Funny, hardly noticed the difference.

Maybe we should start using a new genre name: lounge prog  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-13, 10:56:51
NP  DT-SC

Sure aint "lounge prog".

Man, what an album, just gets better and better and better and ......... (you fill out, Appy).

There's a place, 3:30 in Presence I, when I feel like Faust: Verweile doch! du bist so schön!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-08-13, 19:50:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-13, 09:23:11
NP  Marillion:  Marbles.

Nice, in a way: soothing, sedating (or what was the word?). In any case, you feel like listening to the next song, and next ... and which M-album next? Can't say I'm crazy bout H's

Glad you like it.  ;)

Np> The Flower Kings - The Road Back Home

Track: [disc I] 07 - World Without A Heart

The kings' first best-off album. Worthy if you're clueless of The Flower Kings, just another album if you have digested everything they wrote. Like me.
It's nice that the Genesis cover 'The cinema Show', which is in my opinion probably the best Genesis song ever written, is on the album though.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-08-14, 15:00:49
Pallas - Live Our Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-08-14, 16:23:55
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-08-14, 23:05:40
A nice tune before bed time:

Gazpacho - Night

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-08-15, 02:06:34
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-09, 21:35:15
One of their best. Good choice.  *horns*

Do you have the DVD too, Tom? I like it very much, probably the best music DVD i've ever seen.
But i do question the alternative lyrics. It gives me the feeling that they played the concert prior to the release of the album.  :-\

But amazing without a doubt.  8)

I was scrolling through this thread and I completely managed to miss your post Maddox! But yes I have that DVD too. And I like it indeed! You are correct on your guess that they played the gig prior to the release of the album. They later changed some bits of music and lyrics. I have to say that in some cases I like the DVD-version better but you can't have them all!

Tom

Np: Coheed And Cambria - The Running Free
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 09:06:02
Here you are:

Pain of Salvation:   Be Live  (DVD, 2005)

Amazon.com: This DVD features the live performance of Pain of Salvation's conceptual masterpiece, Be, complete with an orchestra and animated footage. Before Pain of Salvation entered the studio to record Be, they performed the music live over the course of several nights in front of music students and in rock clubs. A camera crew followed them around to document the performances for this DVD. "It seems that everybody was deeply impressed," says creator Daniel Gildenlow. "I think, however, in order to grasp every detail of the show one would have to watch it three or four times."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 10:30:45
NP  Rick Wright:  Broken China.

Anyone who doesn't know who Rick Wright is can't be my friend!

Exciting, unusual, quite different from Floyd, actually more like Gilmore solo, something for people who like keyboards in distress, a must for Roomies.

Rick got lost in the whole Floyd mania (which fortunately came after long last), but this guy has something very special goin on.

Reaching For The Rail is the killer song here. Sinead O'Connor sings on this one, and man, she gives me the shivers all through! I think if women wanna do something special for prog, they can learn something here.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 13:34:12
NP  Wuthering Heights:  The Shadow Cabinet.

This is a breakthrough for me: The first time I've been excited about a Danish prog group. Well, let's make it semi-Danish: three members Danish, and three Swedish, but they have their base in Copenhagen, and a Danish website  http://www.wuthering-heights.dk/

The singer, Nils Patrik Johansson, is a big fan of Sabbath and Metallica, but sings better than the vocalists of these bands. He actually has a very big span, is precise, and expresses many moods convincingly. Surprisingly fine.

The music is, well, a bit Dragonforce, a bit Metallica, Celtic folk, Gregorian, quite a blend. Try'm out, folks, they're real good.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-08-15, 13:48:11
Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-15, 14:31:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 13:34:12
NP  Wuthering Heights:  The Shadow Cabinet.

The music is, well, a bit Dragonforce, a bit Metallica, Celtic folk, Gregorian, quite a blend. Try'm out, folks, they're real good.

Nicky.
Sounds interesting! But for some reason my computer refuses to open the sound samples on their HP.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 15:15:18
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-15, 14:31:16
... for some reason my computer refuses to open the sound samples on their HP.  :(

I can play them directly, Bluey. Well, just buy The Shadow Cabinet. You won't be disappointed, promise.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-15, 15:24:44
Clever me... re-started my computer for the millionth time today - now it works fine!  ;D

NP -> Wuthering Heights - The Shadow Cabinet -> Carpe Noctem  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 15:40:26
It's funny, Bluey, you actually look like Cathy in Wuthering Heights. Now you also know who your Heathcliff is  ;D

Glad you like the music. It was quite a revelation for me.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-15, 15:46:02
Do you really think?? But I haven't got long hair any more!  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-15, 19:56:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 10:30:45
NP  Rick Wright:  Broken China.

Anyone who doesn't know who Rick Wright is can't be my friend!

Exciting, unusual, quite different from Floyd, actually more like Gilmore solo, something for people who like keyboards in distress, a must for Roomies.

Rick got lost in the whole Floyd mania (which fortunately came after long last), but this guy has something very special goin on.

Reaching For The Rail is the killer song here. Sinead O'Connor sings on this one, and man, she gives me the shivers all through! I think if women wanna do something special for prog, they can learn something here.

Nicky.

I agree with you there, Nicky.  :D I like the album too and think it's highly under rated.  *horns*

NP> Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Track: 01 - Shine On you Crazy Daymond pt I

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 22:53:35
NP  Brand New Sin:  Recipe For Disaster.

Southern rock, yeah, it rocks, but aint all that exciting, the title just made me think of my joinin the Room  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-08-15, 23:23:07
NP  In Flames:  Reroute To Remain.

Too much growl, too little melody, for my taste.

Anybody like this group?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 08:14:28
Nope, but I know people who do... (scary!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 09:21:42
NP  Korn:  Untitled  (just come out).

I know that this will bring me a lot of trouble, but the time has now come when I must confess that I'm a longtime Korn fan; and I believe that the God of Prog will forgive me, because they're really good and highly original, and this album is no exception. With age they've even become spiritual - in their own weird way.

How to characterise Korn? Probably the weirdest group on this planet, without being tasteless. And I don't know why I like their music, I just do.

It's also typical that (Wikipedia) "the disc was released without a title, in what vocalist Jonathan Davis reasons as 'why not just let our fans call it whatever they wanna call it?'"

http://www.korn.com/

Appy, you being the artiste, whaddaya think of the cover pic?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 10:03:59
Hey Nicky,

Korn are cool!  *horns*
If you like their music, maybe you should check out MinDead ('secret tip' from Germany - not advertising my brother's band or so...  ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 10:26:58
Will gladly, Bluey, d'you have any links to samples? Your brother seems to have gotten the intelligence in the family (oo, bad'un, Nicky)  ;D

You're an artiste too, Bluey, what do you think of Korn(y) art?

I've had Unti on repeat the whole forenoon. Great stuff man.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:07:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 10:26:58
Will, gladly, Bluey, d'you have any links to samples?
Try their website www.mindead.com (http://www.mindead.com) or maybe have a look at their profile on MySpace, if the website is still 'down for maintenance'.
Of course, I could always get you a (signed?) CD!  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 10:26:58
Your brother seems to have gotten the intelligence in the family
Ouch... that hurt!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 10:26:58
You're an artiste too, Bluey, what do you think of Korn(y) art?
Well, the artwork for the new album seems even 'crazier' than the old stuff, but I like their comic style, it definitely makes a difference.

BTW, when my brother's band started people said he was a Jon-Davis-lookalike. So obviously he got the intelligence AND the good looks!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:19:57
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:07:27
Try their website www.mindead.com (http://www.mindead.com) or maybe have a look at their profile on MySpace, if the website is still 'down for maintenance'.

I tried the website, and it was down. I went into MySpace. It's a problem for MinDead that there's a Greek (I think) group called Absent Mindead that have the first six links on "mindead".

Well, let's wait it out. Tell your brother to lay the chillum aside for a while and get their website up, and you tell us then.

> Of course, I could always get you a (signed?) CD!  ;D

Thanks for the offer. I should hear them first to see if I like their music.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:35:00
Aaaargh! Musicians... well, men in general I guess - if you want something done, better do it yourself!  ;)
I'll see what I can do, but since it's their singer who's running their homepage I have little hope... musician, you know...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:44:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 12:19:57
Well, let's wait it out. Tell your brother to lay the chillum aside for a while and get their website up, and you tell us then.
Nicky.
Talking to my brother right now - he says there's some problem with the licence of the 'old' homepage, but the new one will be up & running soon (HOPEFULLY!!!). So at the moment it seems the only way to get some information about them is on MySpace. There should be two sound clips available which will also be featured on their new album that is supposed to come out in autumn (this year?).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2007-08-16, 17:35:25
It Bites (with John Mitchell)

Album-When the lights Go Down....Track-I Got You Eating Ou Of My Hand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:04:09
NP from http://www.myspace.com/mindead (http://www.myspace.com/mindead) - Wastgate

Wow, this is really heavy but way more melodic than the style usually produces.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:24:05
NP  It Bites:  When The Lights Go Down.

You're right, Bellanova, this is wonderful music.

Once again, one wonders why most people prefer to listen to production-line ticky-tacky instead of well-crafted and -performed music.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:29:46
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Queen - Innuendo
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence *
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter

* Something strange happened on that one. Everyone was saying that it is a masterpiece. I found it nice, but absolutely not my favourite Sylvan album. So I ignored it for a few months. Until today and I must say:  *horns* it rocks, it finally clicked. Very strange.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:38:14
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:29:46
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence *

* Something strange happened on that one.

I don't find it strange any longer, Teunis. That's happened several times to me with different bands. Recently with Wuthering Heights' The Shadow Cabinet. Initially I found it too noisy, until it recently dawned upon me how exciting it is.

That's why we should be very careful with judging some music until we really have given it many runs over a long span of time. But I think that every true proggy knows that.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:45:09
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:04:09
NP from http://www.myspace.com/mindead (http://www.myspace.com/mindead) - Wastgate

I found Wastgate more interesting than still empty  ;D

> Wow, this is really heavy but way more melodic than the style usually produces.

That's nicely put, John. I don't think it's anything for me to go further with, but it's always interesting to be introduced to a new group of serious musicians, and serious they are.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:52:31
Star One - Space Metal

Track: High Noon

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-16, 19:54:02
Spocks Beard - V

Track: 01 - At The End Of The Day

Random notice: This song really really really really really really really really really (x 10)  rocks.  *horns*  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 19:58:31
One begins to get the impression that you like prog, Maddox  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-16, 20:30:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-16, 19:58:31
One begins to get the impression that you like prog, Maddox  :D

Nicky.

How can you tell?  ???

;)

NP>

Spocks Beard - V

Track: 06 - The Great Nothing

You won't have to fear me for just a half a hour.  :D

Edit: Ten steps away from utter sickoness. ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-08-16, 20:44:56
Opeth - Soldier of Fortune
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 09:40:23
NP  Manticora:  8 Deadly Sins.

Another Danish heavy prog group. (I'm giving all my Danish prog albums a run.) Good stuff, specially considering that they're quite young for prog musicians. Recom if you like Vanden Plas and Wuthering Heights, also thematically, although there is a bit too much Helloween over them for my taste (the M-guys are very devoted to H). Finn Zierler (from Twilight and Beyond Twilight) does some fine keyboard work on 8DS. The production is amazing.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 15:41:10
NP  SyX:  Paradise Lost  (and won again).

Also  *horns* *horns* *horns*

2007 must be the best year ever for heavy prog:  Paradise Lost, Systematic Chaos, Scarsick, The End Is Begun, The Origins Of Ruin, Dead Reckoning, Angular Perceptions.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-08-17, 16:36:02
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-17, 17:21:11
The Flower Kings - The Road Back Home

Track: The Cinema Show

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 17:29:54
Hey Maddox, you've shanghaied my  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-17, 17:31:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 17:29:54
Hey Maddox, you've shanghaied my  *horns*

Nicky.

Hmm, just checked but the only name that is under it is 'horns'. [/shrug]

Don't know who that is though.  :-\

;D






Edit: four steps away from utter sickoness.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 18:06:54
"Hello Mirror, so glad to see you my friend, it's been a while ...."


NP  3:  All That Remains.

Great song, had it on rep for "a while".

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-18, 12:51:08
NP  Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men.

Really rocks, innovative, very different moods, profound lyrics.

The killer song here is The Last Angel (on rep now).

It's interesting, the really great groups have their killer songs as closers, noticed that?

Arena and Pallas seem like brothers to me, although I also know who's the big brother  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-18, 13:12:25
Fish - Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors

Track: The Company

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-08-18, 14:39:29
Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-18, 15:35:18
Kamelot - Ghost Opera

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-18, 23:25:56
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-18, 15:35:18
Kamelot - Ghost Opera

How do you find it, Maddox? I listened a bit to it and thought it was good, but not at all on the level of Paradise Lost and Systematic Chaos, to which one naturally compares it, but maybe I was too fast in my judgement?


NP  PoS:  Scarsick  (Spitfall)

A sure winner every time.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-08-19, 01:49:39
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-18, 15:35:18
Kamelot - Ghost Opera


Bought that one today and it sure does sound good!

np -> Damian Wilson - Naked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-19, 20:17:47
SP  Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men.

Man, it's sooo good, I must have lost track of the time. What is it today, Friday, Saturday?

Guys, this is about as close to Arena as it gets - with a Scottish flavor. Hey, where's the Glenfiddich, yeah, gulp, gulp, probably wont get to work tomorrow, well, what the f*, Pallas and Glen are better.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-08-19, 21:59:01
Yeah, The Dreams Of Men is very good.
That reminds me that I need to buy it!
Tomorrow, I will.

Along with Sylvan's "Presets", which is also amazing.
I kept listening to it on my MP3 player and now I need the real thing!
I probably buy Posthumous Silence along with it for good behaviour.


- Lientje
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-19, 22:43:00
... and Contagion, for even better behaviour, Paco Poca Lientje.


NP  Manic Street Preachers:  Know Your Enemy.

If we're gonna be listening to Britpop, let's take the good stuff.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2007-08-20, 14:41:59
Dream Theater
Octavarium-Sacrificed Sons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-20, 22:38:23
NP  Michelle Young:  Marked For Madness.

Nice stuff, proglite with Michelle (from Chattanooga (spell that for me, Maddox)) doing some great singing (she reminds me of Kate Bush), the ubiquitous and ever-imaginative Clive Nolan rock'n'rollin on the keyboards, and some f* good guitarist (seems to be Pete Banks from i.a. early Yes) does some Gilmore-like stuff that rockets me.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=80495135

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-08-21, 11:04:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-20, 22:38:23
NP  Michelle Young:  Marked For Madness.

Nice stuff, proglite with Michelle (from Chattanooga (spell that for me, Maddox)) doing some great singing (she reminds me of Kate Bush), the ubiquitous and ever-imaginative Clive Nolan rock'n'rollin on the keyboards, and some f* good guitarist (seems to be Pete Banks from i.a. early Yes) does some Gilmore-like stuff that rockets me.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=80495135

Nicky.

Gonna get that. Thanks  Nicky, Incredable voice, recognised it as soon as I heard it as the voice of 'Laura Lyons'. The music? It's touched by the genius of Mr. Nolan of course it's exquisite!

Still playing - Michelle Young - marked for madness from her MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/naosharecords)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-08-21, 12:04:48
Opeth - Deliverance

Great outro on that song 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-22, 17:12:23
Arena - Bedlam Fayre  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2007-08-22, 19:47:02
Pallas - The Cross and the Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-24, 22:34:27
Genesis - Abacab *horns*

3. Me And Sarah Jane

Wonderful track!
I love Genesis.
Actually I like both eras I think.
The only two albums that are weaker than the rest are "Genesis" and "Invisible Touch".
But "Invisible Touch" has 'Tonight, Tonight, Tonight', 'Domino' and 'The Brazilian', which are very good.
"Genesis" has just 'Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea'. And the awful 'Illegal Alien' makes it the worst album anyway...
So "Genesis" is the worst of Genesis.
"We Can't Dance" did go the right way again with songs like 'Driving The Last Spike' and 'Fading Lights'.

Sometimes I hope Genesis will make a new album again, be it with either Gabriel, Collins or Wilson.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-24, 23:48:31
Genesis - We Can't Dance *horns*

12. Fading Lights

Starting slowly... and ending slowly. But what's that in the middle?? Right! That's prog!
Phil Collins' voice is so different on this album when you compare it to its predecessor.
It's sharper... piercing actually... It's a different Phil... and it's only gone downhill since then...

BUT STILL I want a new Genesis album...


As if THAT's gonna happen, but we all have hopes eh?




Eh?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-25, 01:40:38
NP  Korn:  Unti.

Had it on rep during the train ride back from Stockholm.

Just got back to Vangede. Pusle the cat was fine and happy to see me again, and I to see her.

Korn are quite different from Genesis. Sure aint for everyone, but for a weird mind like mine, their music is ambrosia.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-08-25, 20:34:57
Kamelot - Epica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-26, 14:05:45
Kaipa - Angling Feelings

Track: 03 - The Fleeting Existence Of Time

Hmm, like it.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-26, 23:20:27
NP  Spiral Architect:  A Sceptic's Universe.

A true masterpiece, in the style of Zero Hour and Thought Chamber, so if you like these, you'll prob like ASU. It's from 2000, and has gradually become a cult album among heavy proggies, an album that you can listen to hundreds of times and each time experience something new and exciting.

SA are a Norwegian group, topnotch musicians. The bassist Lars K Norberg is all over the place, you don't forget him that fast. Also the singer Øyvind Hægeland has a wide range of expression.

Big thanks to Ken Golden from Laser's Edge for supporting such adventurous and uncommercial efforts.

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com/bands.asp?iBandID=25

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2007-08-26, 23:41:06
I'm listening to Peter Pan - Days

(http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/thumbs/kh5-3m.jpg) (http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/kh5-3m-jpg.html)

If you like "Satellite" then you should also like "Peter Pan", since the music is written by the same guy.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-27, 12:23:02
NP  Pallas:  Ghostdancers (from The Dreams).

World prog with a local (Scot) flavor. Simply beyond all measures, so beautiful!

I'm just wondering, just like with A, how come these guys are only invited to play in small venues, and how can even these be cancelled? This kinda music should be blasted out of loudspeakers all over the world; then all the Talibans, al-Qaidas and Cheneys would listen to wonderful music instead of blasting the s* out of each other.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-08-27, 12:36:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-27, 12:23:02
I'm just wondering, just like with A, how come these guys are only invited to play in small venues, and how can even these be cancelled? This kinda music should be blasted out of loudspeakers all over the world; then all the Talibans, al-Qaidas and Cheneys would listen to wonderful music instead of blasting the s* out of each other.

Quite simple... (didn't we have this discussion before?) I fear the Talibans, al-Qaidas and Cheneys are just not intelligent enough to appreciate good music... let's face it, people who kill other people "just because" can't be too bright... sad, isn't it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-27, 23:31:45
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries.

Once you get over your growlophobia, this album becomes a real grower (less of a growler). It's probably my fave album by a Scandinavian group. Opeth are really unique in that they cover so much territory convincingly, from very heavy to delicate, melodious to harsh.

The lyrics are quite a challenge. In any case, I'm convinced that they're not anti-Christian, they don't bother my Christian sensibilities, and Mikael is certainly intellectually up to it. It seems to me that they're about not giving in to nihilism and relativism despite all the ugliness in the world and the pitfalls of love.

This album is a real treat.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-08-27, 23:53:48
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

Track: 01 - A Different Man

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-08-28, 00:15:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-27, 23:31:45
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries.

Once you get over your growlophobia, this album becomes a real grower (less of a growler). It's probably my fave album by a Scandinavian group. Opeth are really unique in that they cover so much territory convincingly, from very heavy to delicate, melodious to harsh.

The lyrics are quite a challenge. In any case, I'm convinced that they're not anti-Christian, they don't bother my Christian sensibilities, and Mikael is certainly intellectually up to it. It seems to me that they're about not giving in to nihilism and relativism despite all the ugliness in the world and the pitfalls of love.

This album is a real treat.

Nicky.

Amen!!!! Well said mate, I feel the same way about that album, but just couldn't put it into the right words I guess.

NP: Marillion - Incubus

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 08:54:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-08-27, 23:31:45
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries.

Once you get over your growlophobia, this album becomes a real grower (less of a growler). It's probably my fave album by a Scandinavian group. Opeth are really unique in that they cover so much territory convincingly, from very heavy to delicate, melodious to harsh.

The lyrics are quite a challenge. In any case, I'm convinced that they're not anti-Christian, they don't bother my Christian sensibilities, and Mikael is certainly intellectually up to it. It seems to me that they're about not giving in to nihilism and relativism despite all the ugliness in the world and the pitfalls of love.

This album is a real treat.

Nicky.


Hi Nicky,

have you ever heard of Anathema? If yes, what do you think of them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-08-28, 11:45:55
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 08:54:59
Have you ever heard of Anathema? If yes, what do you think of them?

I actually have A Natural Disaster and Altenative 4, which I've listened to a bit, but I guess I'll have to give them some more spins now (women run my life). After:

NP  Steve Vai:  Fire Garden.

Talking about Arena and Pallas not gaining enough attention, here's another great artist who's also living in the shadows. Stevie boy is mainly known for the G3 stuff, which I find very unfortunate, because beside being a fabulous guitarist, he's a great, very imaginative composer, and a quite good, rather special, but very expressive, singer. So, roomies, here's the tip of the week. There are lots of different moods on FG, and all of it is thoroughly matured and excellently produced.

"Remember: Life is good."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 11:51:39
Steve Vai is a genius, not only on the guitar!  :)

So don't you know the "old" Anathema stuff, from the time when they still growled? I've got "Tales from the Thousand Lakes", a really great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-08-28, 12:00:29
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 11:51:39
I've got "Tales from the Thousand Lakes", a really great album!

But this one is by Amorphis, Bluey. So what do you mean?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:01:02
Oooops!!!  :-[ Got that mixed up, don't ask me how it happened! My brain isn't what it used to be...  ;)

Of course I mean 'Crestfallen' by Anathema and 'Tales from the Thousand Lakes' by Amorphis! (Must be because both bands start with an 'A' and both used to growl in their early days and now changed their style quite a bit. Love them both though!)

Have you got or heard any of these albums?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:09:17
Now I know how I could mix up Amorphis and Anathema - I was introduced to both bands at the same time, by a mix-tape that the husband of a friend of mine had made for me, so back then I didn't have any of their albums, but both bands on the same tape...

Still, an almost unforgivable mistake!!  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:16:54
Hehehehe



Now playing Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:19:58
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:09:17
Still, an almost unforgivable mistake!!  :-[ :-[

Tom will give you forgiveness, Bluey  ;D

Are you claiming that there's some Finnish music here that's worth listening to? OK, I'll give Amorphis a try.


NP  DT:  The Ministry.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:39:48
There is a lot of Finnish music worth listening to, Amorphis being just the tip of the iceberg. When I wrote for this online music mag I got many interesting demos from 'up there', but unfortunately most of those bands were never heard of again... except for one (H.I.M.), which may not be the best example for good Finnish music... but certainly for bands that sell albums because theye have a cute (not to my standards, though!) singer. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-08-28, 16:38:45
I dont know Anathema but they are supporting Porcupine Tree in November so i will see them then. Do you recommend them Bluey?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 16:48:43
Absolutely! I saw them playing live (once supporting Tiamat, as well as 'on their own') and I believe they got better with each album they released (although my personal favourite still is 'Judgement', closely followed by 'Eternity' and 'Alternative 4').
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-08-28, 18:33:01
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 16:48:43
Absolutely! I saw them playing live (once supporting Tiamat, as well as 'on their own') and I believe they got better with each album they released (although my personal favourite still is 'Judgement', closely followed by 'Eternity' and 'Alternative 4').

I also got a couple of their albums but I like A Natural Disaster the best. Especially the melancholic 'Are You There?' and 'Electricity', so hauntingly beautiful! Those songs still give me goosebumps!

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-08-28, 19:21:09
The DVD Transatlantic - Live In Europe.

Awesome.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-08-28, 20:00:22
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-08-28, 19:21:09
The DVD Transatlantic - Live In Europe.

Awesome.  8)

Indeed! I wanted to see that one today, but first I listened to Genesis - Selling England By The Pound.
And after that, my dad came home, so I could forget seeying that DVD...

Selling England By The Pound, people, that is a must for every prog-fan.
Dancing With The Moonlit Knight, Firth Of Fifth and Cinema Show are brilliant songs. Three of the best prog songs ever (and Cinema Show is the best of these three in my opinion).
And then we have the beautiful instrumental After The Ordeal and the very funny and adrenaline kicking The Battle Of Epping Forest.
Only I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) and More Fool Me are weaker (but far from bad especially More Fool Me).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-08-28, 22:17:51
Funny you mention Fifth of Firth and The Cinema Show. I consider those two the best they've ever made.  :)

NP> The Flower Kings - Meet The Flower Kings: @n Live Recording

Track: [disc One] 02 - Garden Of Dreams Pt I

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-08-28, 22:25:25
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-08-28, 13:39:48
[HIM] ... bands that sell albums because they have a cute (not to my standards, though!) singer. ;)

Guess you're right there, Bluey.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-29, 00:05:52
Queensryche - Mindcrime At The Moore

Track: [Disk One] 01 - I Remember Now

First spin. I'm very curious about this one.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-08-29, 10:08:25
An evening with John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess - Furia Taurina

Great acoustic jazz rock instrumental with latin flavour. All those who don't care only for the metal side of DT and are ready for some light jazz rock should check this album  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-29, 11:25:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-29, 00:05:52
Queensryche - Mindcrime At The Moore

Just one question, Maddox: Is this a live album? Haven't heard the name before!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-08-29, 21:15:37
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-08-29, 11:25:37
Just one question, Maddox: Is this a live album? Haven't heard the name before!

It indeed is. It's recorded in the states and features the entire Operation:Mindcrime Pt I and Op:Mi pt II.
Heard it only once until now and i must say that though the years haven't been good for the boys, it is a pretty decent album.  :)

If only Op pt II was a bit better than it is now.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-30, 09:14:15
Thanks for the info!  :)

Seems I have yet another album to add to my "what to buy" list...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-30, 09:50:24
NP  Pallas:  The Last Angel  (from Dreams).

An anthem of our times.

Don't you guys get it: Pallas is Genius, and this is their best song (also Alan Reed's choice).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-30, 10:03:59
OK, OK, I get the message - note to self: Check out Pallas a.s.a.p.!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-08-30, 11:42:26
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: 02 - This Dying Soul

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/spezial/Megamalmer/Megamalmer_drum.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-08-30, 12:21:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-30, 09:50:24
NP  Pallas:  The Last Angel  (from Dreams).

An anthem of our times.

Don't you guys get it: Pallas is Genius, and this is their best song (also Alan Reed's choice).

Nicky.

We get it Nicky.
I was already into Pallas three years ago. ;)

I'm now listening to Opeth - Damnation...

It's beautiful music, exactly what I like about music. Dark with nice clean vocals and sinister chords.
But the album title is very heavy metal and it makes me once again wondering: what is the vision of Opeth. What do they stand for? What's this music about? Are they satanical? (I doubt that, but still...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-30, 12:44:03
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-08-30, 12:21:19
We get it Nicky.

Well, I got Bluey a'movin.

Tell me, Paco, what do you think of The Last Angel? Try to delve into the lyrics, real deep stuff.


> What is the vision of Opeth? What do they stand for? What's this music about? Are they satanical? (I doubt that, but still...)

Well, Mikael is definitely not satanic, rather agnostic, inching in on Christianity.

Otherwise I don't really have anything to add to my previous post on Opeth lyrics, except that it's some of the most profound stuff I've ever encountered.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-08-30, 12:45:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-30, 12:44:03
Well, I got Bluey a'movin.

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-08-30, 20:43:42
NP  Dark Tranquillity:  Fiction.

There's so much rave about this album (i.a. on Ultimatemetal.com and Amazon) that I decided to get it.

I'm sure glad that I did, as it by all means lives up to all the excitement. Swedish metal at its finest.

It's as heavy as it gets, and there's growl most of the time, which earlier turned me off, but come on, by now we've all gotten used to growl, haven't we, even Threshold has it. The advantage is that it's really refreshing when Mikael Stanne sings clean; and no matter what style, he does it excellently.

In contrast to Meshuggah and In Flames, which I experience as thickets of thrash, there's lots more melody here, quiet passages, varied rhythms, chorus, even some female vocals, and lots of surprises, all done very precisely. The production is perfect; all instruments stand out clearly.

The lyrics also display high intelligence. They're not Christian, but religious all the same, all about faith, sin, sacrifice, disease, death, and magic.

So, for fans of Opeth and Swedish metal, I recom Fiction highly.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 08:18:37
Yep, Dark Tranquillity are not too bad (I got one of their 'older' albums to review, I think it was called "Haven", released in 2005 or so...), but I cannot listen to them every day. Frameshift, on the other hand...  ;) I wonder, has anybody else ever heard of this project?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 09:17:17
Frameshift?

Yeah, that's quite interesting!
The first album was with James LaBrie and I haven't heard that one often enough to give my view on it actually.
The second was with Sebastian Bach, and what a powerful voice he has! Wow!
Henning Pauly is a very interesting musician!

Chain is also very good!
I've listened to Babysteps recently (with LaBrie amongst others) but wasn't really impressed...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 09:22:02
Anyway, I'm now listening to:
Harry Gregson-Williams & Norihiko Hibino - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Soundtrack
Disc 1 - 04. Virtuous Mission


Really really really REALLY awesome!
And just give a shout and I'll rip that song to MP3 and upload it for you all to let you hear how good it is!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:04:15
NP: Arena - Immortal? - Chosen (since I don't have the Frameshift album here...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:14:09
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 08:18:37
Yep, Dark Tranquillity are not too bad (I got one of their 'older' albums to review, I think it was called "Haven", released in 2005 or so...), but I cannot listen to them every day. 

I have to get better into Dark Tr to be certain, but it seems to me that Fiction is their best effort yet, and that's what most reviewers say. In any case, they're now one of the best heavy prog groups around.


> Frameshift, on the other hand...  ;) I wonder, has anybody else ever heard of this project?

Yes, I have An Absence Of Empathy. I'll spin it after:


NP  Anathema:  Alternative 4.

Really rocks, profound lyrics, heavier than Natural Disaster.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:17:54
Ah, I wish I was at home now and had access to my CD collection...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:18:21
I'm now playing:

The second disc of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Soundtrack
05. Sidecar - Escape From The Fortress

Now that I think of it, this soundtrack album is the ONLY double album that I can sit through without getting bored at one point.
Very adrenaline pumping music. Best of the best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:20:56
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 09:22:02
Anyway, I'm now listening to:
Harry Gregson-Williams & Norihiko Hibino - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Soundtrack
Disc 1 - 04. Virtuous Mission

Really really really REALLY awesome!
And just give a shout and I'll rip that song to MP3 and upload it for you all to let you hear how good it is!

Never heard of those guys.

Yeah, Paco, gladly, give us a taste of it. I don't know how it works, but I expect that you'll work it out for us.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:20:59
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:18:21
... Now that I think of it, this soundtrack album is the ONLY double album that I can sit through without getting bored at one point. ...

Tss, tsss - and what about the Arena live double albums?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:23:20
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:17:54
Ah, I wish I was at home now and had access to my CD collection...  ;)

Aha, you're travelling around marshland trying to find Tom. Yeah, I know that he likes playing hide and seek  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:28:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:23:20
Aha, you're travelling around marshland trying to find Tom.

Nope - believe it or not, I'm at work!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:47:27
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:00:36
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:20:59
Tss, tsss - and what about the Arena live double albums?  ;)

I don't have them.

Ok, I'm going to say something and you all will gun me down for it... :(
I don't listen to double albums in one take...

There, I've said it.

Here's the double albums I have:

- The Human Equation (Ayreon)
It's a brilliant double album actually. Especially (there it is) disc one. When finished Disc one (and often skipping "Day Eight: School") I usually don't pop in Disc two immediately. Sometimes I do after a long break, but most of the time I forget it and eventually I listen to Disc 2 when I feel like it. Because the songs on Disc Two are also very good. But when I want to listen to it, I want to listen to it as a whole so automatically I start again with Disc One... :-\

- Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (Dream Theater)
Most of the time I immediately start with Disc Two. Disc One has two BRILLIANT tracks: "The Glass Prison" and "Misunderstood". But for me Disc Two is far more interesting.

- Paradox Hotel (The Flower Kings)
I never really liked The Flower Kings, so I start with the first disc and never ended it. Maybe I should start with the second disc first. :D

- The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (Genesis)
Brilliant, brilliant. Indeed. I listen to Disc One, after that one I rest and go do something else, after that I put disc two in. So this one comes close.

- Testimony
The first disc is SOOOOOO good. The second disc is ok, but I never can listen to the second disc after having listened to the first disc. I always get to lessay track 4 on the second disc.

- The Dark Third
Originally this one isn't even a two disc disc... But ok... First disc is brilliant, second disc has some ok songs, but it's too long to listen to the whole thing at once.

- Snow
Same as with Testimony really. ;D What a surprise... ::)

Nope, MGS3:Snake Eater is the one that I can listen to start to finish without getting bored.
Maybe I'm crazy! ;D

And of course I'd like to try out Arena's "Contagion The Max", because it has something that all those other double albums don't have and what Contagion and the soundtrack to MGS3 DO have...
But I don't know what it is to be honest...


I'll go and rip some songs, 5 or so. And will post it here, so you can tell me wether I'm crazy, genius or a MGS fanboy! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:27:23
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:00:36
Ok, I'm going to say something and you all will gun me down for it... :(
I don't listen to double albums in one take...

Nope, Paco, you're one of the most passionate and interesting roomies, and I always read your posts with great interest (and I like ragging you too), and I'm surprised at how one can be so mature at 19. When I was 19, I was "thinking" about girls all the time, and wondering why they didn't seem to be thinking bout me, but that story doesn't belong here.

Actually, I do the same as you, regardless whether single or double disc. I go after impulse, listen to a song here and there, and if it's good I repeat it (unless I have to do some homework for Bluey).

For some reason, when I put on The Last Angel, I get stuck with it. (That was an NP.)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:30:12
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 10:28:59
Nope - believe it or not, I'm at work!

Hey, that's a groovy job, where one can sit and chat the whole day.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:42:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:30:12
Hey, that's a groovy job, where one can sit and chat the whole day.

Nicky.

Ssssht, don't tell my boss!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:45:28
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:00:36
I don't have them.
Hmmm... your loss, I really think!

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:00:36
Ok, I'm going to say something and you all will gun me down for it... :(
Of course not! Everybody has the right to their own opinion - and their own method of listening to CDs, obviously.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:46:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:27:23
... (unless I have to do some homework for Bluey). ...
Nicky.
Speaking of which... I was told the Mindead website should be working again from Monday, September 4th ... you might want to check that out, Nicky!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-31, 12:00:49
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 11:42:06
Ssssht, don't tell my boss!  ;D

I just did, so now you can start looking for a new job - why not in Holland?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 12:04:18
Holland? Sorry, but this country doesn't hold the slightest fascination for me...  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2007-08-31, 19:31:07
Now Playing -

IQ - The Seventh House

Only recently heard this album - It is excellent, even better than Subterranea IMHO.

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-08-31, 19:36:30
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-31, 12:04:18
Holland? Sorry, but this country doesn't hold the slightest fascination for me...  ;) ;D

Why not????? ;D

NP: Redemption - Used To Be. I really like the lyrics in this song because you know, I can relate to them. Don't ask me why, I just can.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-31, 22:04:31
Fates Warning - Disconnected

Track: 02 - One

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-09-01, 16:18:54
Dream Theater.....Systematic Chaos

Track...Constant Motion

Just got this album and love it!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-09-01, 18:46:33
Need something ... tougher now...

np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-01, 18:57:08
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2007-09-01, 18:46:33
Need something ... tougher now...

np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)

[/growls *horns*]

;)

Queensryche - Mindcrime At The Moore

Track: Suite Sister Mary  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:13:29
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2007-09-01, 18:46:33
Need something ... tougher now...

np>> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005)  #01]: March Of Mephisto (5:29)

Great, Cap, to see you opening up to something entirely new. I guess you have been inspired by our discussions in the Room.

Personally I find Symphony X, particularly Paradise Lost, more ingenious than Kamelot, but you sure are on your way ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:16:52
I'm on a discovery journey once again.

http://www.myspace.com/sagaca

I'm listening to Saga on this myspace website.
I was wondering, are there people who like Saga?
And what album is the best to start with?
By the way, I know that the next Saga release will be Michael Sadler's last one. So once again, I'm too late to enjoy the full.
(As with Genesis and Transatlantic and many others...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:17:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-08-31, 19:36:30
Why not????? ;D

Tom, that's a very personal question from you to Bluey.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:25:16
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:16:52
I was wondering, are there people who like Saga?

I sure do, Paco. I actually only know Worlds Apart well, and I can only recom it highly; it's so good that I'm eager to get more Saga stuff (when my rich uncle turns up, he's a bit slow).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:59:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:17:41
Tom, that's a very personal question from you to Bluey.

Nicky.

And I'm impatiently waiting for an answer! ;)

Tom

NP: Redemption - Used To Be (again, I think I'm in love with this song).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-09-02, 17:15:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:25:16I sure do, Paco. I actually only know Worlds Apart well, and I can only recom it highly; it's so good that I'm eager to get more Saga stuff (when my rich uncle turns up, he's a bit slow).

Nicky.

Ok thanks Nicky.

And what about Saga's album "Trust"? Is that recommended? Can anyone tell me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-02, 18:05:16
After Forever - S/T

Track: 04 - Energize Me

*horns*

PS> I'm not really an expert on the Saga-subject so i won't bother helping you.  ;)
I only have the album 'Chapters- Live' and although i like it, it doesn't give me that chill on my spine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 21:19:12
NP  Dillinger Escape Plan:  Miss Machine.

Real wild stuff, even wilder than Meshuggah, although this may seem impossible.

DEP are a ten-year old group from New Jersey, same place as SyX and Bon Jovi. Strange, as NJ is considered a rather sedate place. (I lived there for a year and caught up with my sleep.)

Check'm out here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kGNb-YT5ECA

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 08:24:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-08-31, 19:36:30
Why not????? ;D

Tom


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:17:41
Tom, that's a very personal question from you to Bluey.

Nicky.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-09-02, 16:59:32
And I'm impatiently waiting for an answer! ;)

Tom


Aren't we having fun, guys?!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 09:51:01
NP: Ian Bartlett - Beyond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 14:16:18
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 08:24:27
Aren't we having fun, guys?!  ;)

I'm looking real forward to the first ever roomie wedding. I'll come, of course, and Cap, because he started it all, and Poca-Paco, Appelmushy and Maddux, probably even Cabo from the North Pole, Bupie, because Frenchies always have to try their luck, and I'm sure that Johnny will also abbeer.


NP  Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men.

Alan Reed: "Besides, isn't there a law that says any prog project must have Clive Nolan in it somewhere? :-) " (from interview with Vitaly Menshikov, ProgressoR, April 28, 2000)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 15:29:48
Ian Bartlett  (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1098.msg22903;topicseen#msg22903)- The Presence

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 15:33:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 14:16:18
I'm looking real forward to the first ever roomie wedding.
So who are you marrying, Nicky?  ;) ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 14:16:18
Alan Reed: "Besides, isn't there a law that says any prog project must have Clive Nolan in it somewhere? :-) " (from interview with Vitaly Menshikov, ProgressoR, April 28, 2000)
LOL!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 15:40:18
NP: Hidria Spacefolk - Kaneh Bosm (demo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:15:15
NP: Ian Bartlett - The Cycle Of Re-Occurence

I'm beginning to really like this!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:16:40
I'm going to break your posting-chain, Blue.  ;)

NP> Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: 01 - The Same River

There's only but one word for this: Amazing!  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:25:11
Sorry, Maddox! (My boss is out of the office again... that means I can surf/chat/post!  ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:26:01
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:25:11
Sorry, Maddox! (My boss is out of the office again... that means I can surf/chat/post!  ;D)

The fortunes of a desk job.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:26:48
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:26:01
The fortunes of a desk job.  ;D

Yep! *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:48:45
Maybe we should call you guys "deskies".

Maybe I'll be one soon too, if anyone gets the crazy idea of employing me  ;D


NP  The March Of Time  (on repeat).

Man, these guys overwhelm me again and again. I'm trying to play this one so loud that they can hear it in Gibraltar  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:50:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:48:45
Maybe we should call you guys "deskies".

Maybe I'll be one soon too, if anyone gets the crazy idea of employing me  ;D

Nicky.

You're unemployed then?
Then it's no wonder that you manage to get 661 posts in such a short period of time...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:52:02
Well, if you keep challenging me, Paco .........  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 17:01:41
I have a job idea for you, Nicky - how about a promotion agency? Of course with the sole purpose to make Arena more successful and better known in the whole world!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 17:03:52
... and I get half of your income, Bluey, or rather two-thirds, since I also have a cat to feed.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-09-03, 17:05:08
I'm afraid the poor cat will starve... my income isn't worth mentioning...  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 17:44:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 16:48:45
Maybe we should call you guys "deskies".


'You' as in 'everyone' doesn't include me i'm afraid.  ;)
Only during  lunch break.  :P

Quote from: PHYou're unemployed then?
Then it's no wonder that you manage to get 661 posts in such a short period of time...

No offence to you Nicky but that was kind of obvious.  ;)
It was either that or Nicky has a desk-job-job.  :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 18:13:25
After going pretty much alone with my prog passion for a couple of years, it was great to stumble upon you guys, who are just as freaked out proggies, so the words kinda flooooooo .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-03, 18:48:42
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-03, 17:44:58'You' as in 'everyone' doesn't include me i'm afraid.  ;)
Me neither. I'm as unemployed as... as... ehhh....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-03, 18:54:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-09-03, 18:48:42
Me neither. I'm as unemployed as... as... ehhh....

Well, as long as Mommy makes the burgers .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-03, 18:58:39
Indeed...

And tomorrow I'm going to school again, so there will be plenty of time for you to post in the topics I left for you in the two years that I'm active here, without me interupting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-09-03, 19:17:20
Pallas - The Blinding Darkness

Track: The Executioner
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-09-04, 14:44:16
Marillion - Fantastic Place

... is a fantastic song. H's Marillion doesn't move me often but when it does it REALLY does.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-04, 16:30:37
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

I am not so sure which album I like more, this or The Human Equation...
Anyway, I'm really enjoying it!

(Bought it today)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-09-04, 16:59:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-04, 16:30:37
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

I am not so sure which album I like more, this or The Human Equation...
Anyway, I'm really enjoying it!

(Bought it today)

Mmm... Ayreon... 'Into The Electric Castle'... now I know what CD to put in the car tonight!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-09-04, 17:39:19
Fish - Vigil

Track: 05 - A Gentlemen's Excuse Me

Random note: Probably one of the best prog-ballads ever recorded.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-09-04, 17:55:52
It Bites....When the Lights go Down

Track...You'll Never Go to Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-04, 19:41:42
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear

I must say that I am really impressed by it!
This is better than I initially thought... (I'm sorry, don't know Marillion that well (only Misplaced Childhood and Anoraknophobia)).

Enjoying it! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:07:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-04, 19:41:42
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear

I must say that I am really impressed by it!
This is better than I initially thought... (I'm sorry, don't know Marillion that well (only Misplaced Childhood and Anoraknophobia)).

Enjoying it! *horns*

Cool. You're finally getting into the "real" Marillion stuff  ;D Go get "Fugazi", too, you won't regret it. And then, to get you an idea of how absolutely amazing those guys were live back then, get "Real to Reel". My most heard and most appreciated live album - evah!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:16:20
NP: Ian Bartlett - The Presence

Man, I LIKE that stuff!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:29:11
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:07:17
Cool. You're finally getting into the "real" Marillion stuff  ;D Go get "Fugazi", too, you won't regret it. And then, to get you an idea of how absolutely amazing those guys were live back then, get "Real to Reel". My most heard and most appreciated live album - evah!

Thanks for the tip, Cap. RTR is the only early M-album I don't have, so got it noted on my SL now. Yeah, Fish-M is always refreshing to listen to  :)


NP  Opeth:  My Arms, Your Hearse.

I guess, here our ways split, Cap.  (Equally)  :)

But for the heavy roomies, you too, Bupie: Don't miss out on this stuff, guys!

One of the great O-albums. As usual starts out real heavy, then splits up in different dirs. The usual unique O-combination of harsh, haunting Mikael growls, and equally haunting cleanies, with Peter rumblin on his guitars, and Martin creating startling and catchy rhythms. Mikael does the bass on this one, of course tremendously.

What's it about? ... ???  The usual O-enigma.

Takes time to get into, but sure's worth the effort.

Opeth have gotten big with Ghost Reveries, and they deserve it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:15:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:29:11
NP  Opeth:  My Arms, Your Hearse.

... The usual unique O-combination of harsh, haunting Mikael growls, and equally haunting cleanies, with Peter rumblin on his guitars, and Martin creating startling and catchy rhythms. ...

Sounds like Opeth are a band my brother and his guys should go on tour with!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:23:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 10:29:11

NP  Opeth:  My Arms, Your Hearse.

I guess, here our ways split, Cap.  (Equally)  :)

But for the heavy roomies, you too, Bupie: Don't miss out on this stuff, guys!


Unfortunately, Nicky, I am more in a ballad mood these days so I don't think it's the right time to discover Opeth. In fact, I am desperately trying to get into Marillion 90's and early 21th century albums, let's say from Brave to Marillion.com, and I have hard times. Only This Strange Engine has convinced me so far. But I keep trying :

Marillion - Map of the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:42:27
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:23:48
Unfortunately, Nicky, I am more in a ballad mood these days so I don't think it's the right time to discover Opeth. In fact, I am desperately trying to get into Marillion 90's and early 21th century albums, let's say from Brave to Marillion.com, and I have hard times. Only This Strange Engine has convinced me so far. But I keep trying :

Marillion - Map of the World


Have you tried the latest album? I can't stand anything i've heard from H era Marillion until this, got some really good songs on.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 12:44:15
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:15:31
Sounds like Opeth are a band my brother and his guys should go on tour with!  ;D

Opeth are a group everybody should go on tour with: musicians, groupies, cats, dogs, ponies, rattle snakes, Talibans, zombies, roomies, mushy apples, whoever, whatever.

You must have been gripped by them (their music), huh, Bluey?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 12:49:31
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:42:27

Have you tried the latest album? I can't stand anything i've heard from H era Marillion until this, got some really good songs on.

OK, John, I also stopped buying M-CD's a while ago, but if you think that Somewhere Else is something for me too, I'll follow your recom and get it.

Bupie, mon frere, you don't know what you're missing. Women, wine and Marillion aren't the only pleasures in this world  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:02:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 12:44:15
Opeth are a group everybody should go on tour with: musicians, groupies, cats, dogs, ponies, rattle snakes, Talibans, zombies, roomies, mushy apples, whoever, whatever.
LOL! And what about their biggest Danish fan?  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 12:44:15
You must have been gripped by them (their music), huh, Bluey?
Not yet... I'm stil working my way through Wuthering Heights...

NP: Wuthering Heights -> Far From The Madding Crowd - The Road Goes Ever On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:03:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 12:49:31
Women, wine and Marillion aren't the only pleasures in this world  ;D

A definite "NO!" from me...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:47:03
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:02:54
And what about their biggest Danish fan?  ;)

Hey, Bluey, I just lost a kilo during my holidays in Stockholm.


> Wuthering Heights -> Far From The Madding Crowd

Yeah, I gotta get that one soon. What's it like, Bluey?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-05, 14:56:03
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-09-05, 11:42:27

Have you tried the latest album? I can't stand anything i've heard from H era Marillion until this, got some really good songs on.

No, I haven't yet but I plan to. Let's sum up my vision of the H's era so far :

Seasons End : good
Holidays in Eden : very good
Brave : bad/terrible
Afraid of Sunlight : bad
This Strange Engine : good
Radiation : bad/terrible
Marillion.com : unknown
Anoraknophobia : average/bad
Marbles : very good
Somewhere Else : unknown

That's why I am trying again to get into the aforementioned bad or terrible albums (IMVHO, of course)  because Marbles and TSE took me a loooong time to appreciate. But maybe this could make the point of a new topic in the Other bands or Polls section ? I will think about it  ::)

And, for Nicky, yes I know they are other pleasures in life than women, wine and Marillion. But, to entrust you a secret, the first time I kissed my girlfriend, I was a bit tipsy and listening to Easter, so ...  ;)

Marillion : One fine day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:01:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:47:03
Hey, Bluey, I just lost a kilo during my holidays in Stockholm.
Nice one! Is this the famous 'no more JD' diet?  ;)
(Tried that, too, but it didn't work for me...  :( )


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 13:47:03
> Wuthering Heights -> Far From The Madding Crowd
Yeah, I gotta get that one soon. What's it like, Bluey?

It's a bit like what Peter said about Dream Theater here:

Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2006-11-09, 18:57:46
Fiddly widdly scream scream, widdly widdly moog moog scream, widdly wahh ROFL

Can be quite exhausting to listen to after a while!
(Mind you, I only have the downloads from their homepage, not the whole album, so maybe it's different if you listen to the whole song. However, the kind of 'power metal with a lot of breaks' mix they also seem to prefer always makes me reach for the 'skip' button of my CD player...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:23:18
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:01:52
Nice one! Is this the famous 'no more JD' diet?  ;)

I can answer that with a NO, although I don't know what JD is, because I don't go on any official diet (just like I don't go for the corporate hair style and stuff); instead, I try to stop eating at a reasonable point, cut down on fat, flour and sugar, and get some exercise.

I once thought that being veg helps, and it does help my conscience, but doesn't seem to make a difference weightwise; here, it's the above stuff that does it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:25:23
*and back to the topic*  ;)

Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:33:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:23:18
I can answer that with a NO, although I don't know what JD is, ...
Jack Daniels - if you knew me, you would know. (my favourite drink)  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:23:18
I once thought that being veg helps, and it does help my conscience, but doesn't seem to make a difference weightwise; here, it's the above stuff that does it.
Trust me - it's the excercise that makes the difference!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:34:46
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:33:14
Jack Daniels - edit -. (my favourite drink)  ;D

Hail Bluepony!!!   *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:37:53
Cheers, Maddox!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:39:28
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:37:53
Cheers, Maddox!

Cheers to you too though i don't think your boss would approve.  ;)

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ernaehrung/food-smiley-022.gif)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:40:38
Well, he's not here!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:43:38
He's still working his way thru the lunch that you ordered for him, Bluey.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 15:45:16
Could be...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 16:17:08
NP  Sieges Even:  The Art ....

OK, let's try to get into it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 16:26:03
Good idea! If you like them, you could come to their gig in Stuttgart.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-05, 16:31:12
Spocks Beard - Live at the Whiskey and Nearfest

Track: 02 - Mouth Of Madness

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 18:29:31
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-05, 16:26:03
Good idea! If you like them, you could come to their gig in Stuttgart.  :)

Hello! You know how far it is from Cop to Stut?

BTW SE are really rising. Man, are they good. The comparison with Spock's is very much on point.

Well, Mommy's comin over for supper in a moment. (She don't make burgers for me no more, Paco.)  Pusle and I agreed on the right can of catfood for the occasion ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-05, 18:48:15
Spocks Beard - The Light

Track: 03 - The Water

Prog optima forma.  *horns* :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-09-05, 21:02:35
Toto - Past to Present
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

np: Muse - Showbiz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-05, 23:23:39
Hidria Spacefolk - Symbiosis
11. Jahwarp

Very relaxing music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-09-06, 07:21:58
Over the last few days i have mostly been listening to -

Fish - Raingods with Zippos
Porcupine tree - The sky moves sideways
Arena - The visitor
Pendragon - masquerade overture

Plus loads of Springsteen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-09-06, 08:57:48
Symphony X - The Odyssey

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-09-06, 09:06:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-05, 18:29:31
Hello! You know how far it is from Cop to Stut?

Yep! Nice occasion for a holiday trip I guess...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-06, 10:38:05
I'd also risk runnin into some heavy women libbers.


NP  Sieges Even:  The Art ....

I have it on repeat, as you might have guessed.

Wonderful melodic music, with Arno doing great vocals, and fine harmonies, ala Spock's, Fleetwood, and A.C.T, and all of a sudden it gets real heavy ala Dreamscape, then an acoustic guitar, extraordinarily varied. Alex is an exciting drummer.

Hey, guys, thanks for the tip. I knew SE were good, but not that good!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-09-06, 10:43:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-06, 10:38:05
I'd also risk runnin into some heavy women libbers.

I beg your pardon?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-09-06, 11:57:29
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Track: Pane Of Truth

Probably the best album of this decade.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-06, 12:19:33
Better than Contagion, of course, Maddox  ::)


NP  Dreamscape:  End Of Silence.

Related to Vanden Plas, Sieges Even, and Spock's.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-09-06, 13:31:50
NP> Spocks Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers

Track: Cakewalk On Easy Streat

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-09-06, 14:09:09
NP - The Art of Illusion - Between The Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Fri, 2007-09-07, 00:15:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-06, 12:19:33
Better than Contagion, of course, Maddox  ::)


NP  Dreamscape:  End Of Silence.

Related to Vanden Plas, Sieges Even, and Spock's.

Nicky.

And their new CD "5th Season" is going to be released on 21. September.  8)  Did You know that Nicky007 ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-09-07, 01:24:33
Marillion - The Hollow Man. Shivers down the spine, even after all these years...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-09-07, 10:31:12
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard

Never thought that they would reach this level without Neal.
It's pure brilliance!
Just two songs I don't like and the rest is magic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-09-07, 10:54:49
Final Conflict - All Alone.

Bloody good Neo Prog, I like this, Bet they sound much heavier live, I'll find out next week

Final Conflict MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/finalconflictmusic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-07, 11:01:03
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2007-09-07, 10:54:49
Final Conflict - All Alone.

Bloody good Neo Prog, I like this, Bet they sound much heavier live, I'll find out next week

Final Conflict MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/finalconflictmusic)

Speaking of Neo Prog :

The Reasoning - Awakening  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-09-07, 17:06:44
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-09-07, 10:31:12
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard

Never thought that they would reach this level without Neal.
It's pure brilliance!
Just two songs I don't like and the rest is magic.

I bet one of them is Is This Love?  ;)

NP> ehm...Spocks Beard - Beware Of Darkness

Track: The Doorway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2007-09-07, 17:20:55
Peter Gabriel

track...Here comes the Flood

Love this song off his first solo album i think
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-09-07, 22:10:28
Tenacious D. in "The Pick of Destiny"  *horns*
(Yes, I know that this is a DVD and not music - has a lot of music though! And don't you just love Jack Black?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-09-08, 14:09:28
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-09-07, 17:06:44I bet one of them is Is This Love?  ;)

Indeed. The other one is "Sometimes They Stay, Sometimes They Go".

Now playing (on my keyboard) the piano intro of Firth Of Fifth.
That is, I'm trying to play it. The first two bars are ok, but then I get lost. But I KEEP ON GOING!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2007-09-08, 15:06:29
Dont worry PH. Even the guy in Regenesis mucked it up....so much once that he didnt carry on and they went straight into the verse!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-08, 16:41:57
Everon - Bridge & Flesh

Two magnificent albums by an underrated German progband.

NP> Bridge: If You Were Still Mine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-09, 18:51:41
Spocks Beard - At The End Of The Day

This song rocks!  *horns*  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-09-09, 20:52:13
Indeed Maddox!
It reminds me that I need to buy more of Spock's.
I only got Snow, Octane and Spock's Beard.
V's gotta be next.

I'm now watching little bits of "Hogfather" on YouTube. It isn't quite "funny" or anything at the moment, but I'm sure it's nice anyway. I wonder if I can buy it somewhere?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 14:20:42
NP  Stride:  How Far  (on Imagine)    *horns* *horns* *horns*   (real bad)

"I reach out ... to catch a falling star
But my hands are worn with pain
Even though I feel
Adrift upon the sea
I can still be free ..."

Nick *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 16:09:16
Spock's Beard - Skin (Single)
02. The Healing Colors Of Sound


This is the second time I play this cd, and I really like it actually.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:26:00
NP  Skyfire:  mind_revolution

OK, it's real heavy, and it's growly, but apart from that ....... it's veeery different from anything else in this genre. It's strangely melodic, and has some weird keyboards struggling for power with the guitars.

Seriously worth a couple of spins, guys (the weed may help here).

Swedish group from Höör, sorta Sweden's answer to De Smet, Dakota.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:38:34
Nicky is an example of people who want their favourite music labeled as prog. ;)


I can play the acoustic guitar intro to Ministry Of Lost Souls (Dream Theater) on my keyboard! ;D
And it sounds brilliant!
Oh and prog too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:46:46
OK, so you're prog too, Pac-O, but in your case I'm not sure whether it's rock or weed.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:48:08
Giant HogSweedish prog rock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:54:08
How about prhog rock?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:58:10
Frog Rock?
Rock Frock?

Weed Rock is actually Psychedelic Rock, or Space Rock.
But I like the label "Weed Rock".

Alice Dee would be a nice name for a band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 18:38:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 17:38:34
Nicky is an example of people who want their favourite music labeled as prog. ;)

It's more like: I like the groups because they're prog, more or less.

It's more about ......... my intelligence  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:10:41
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:11:31
Aaaahhh now you're hitting another topic!

Are prog people more intelligent than lets say hip hop listeners?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:54:08
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:10:41
Anyone's Daughter - Wrong

He that's what i like, Teunis. Straight to the point and back to the topic. Great!  *horns*

:D

NP>

Arena - The Visitor

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:54:46
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:11:31
Are prog people more intelligent than lets say hip hop listeners?

No, I wouldn't say so, but proggies are generally older than hip-hoppers. Generalising further, I would say that when you're young, you're rebellious, everything's burning in you, and the music you dig is characterised by this, it's sharp, provocative, criticises current social conditions, and it's more spontaneous than deliberative.

Prog, on the other hand, is a much more mature business, it's explorative and progressive, and deals more with basic existential matters.

As I mentioned earlier in the Room, I see prog as the metamorphosis of classical music - Beethoven and his ilk.

On a personal level, I find it great that you youths, Pac-O, Appy, Maddox, and several others, show such maturity and that we can talk across the generations here in the Room, but you guys should also make sure that you fully experience all the freshness and spontaneity that youth offers, you know, falling in love (here's one for you, Tom) and all that ilk.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-09-10, 20:06:39
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:54:08
He that's what i like, Teunis. Straight to the point and back to the topic. Great!  *horns*

:D
You're welcome  ;)

Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 20:57:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:54:46On a personal level, I find it great that you youths, Pac-O, Appy, Maddox, and several others, show such maturity and that we can talk across the generations here in the Room, but you guys should also make sure that you fully experience all the freshness and spontaneity that youth offers, you know, falling in love (here's one for you, Tom) and all that ilk.

Errr... how old is Maddox? Isn't he married and all?
That of course doesn't mean that he didn't show maturity... well, maybe it does in some cases, but...

And I experience some of the things that youth offers, like falling in love! ;D
Just not EVERYTHING youth offers, since youth is very... errmm... rebellious these days, and I'm far from that.
Well you should ask my parents, but...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-10, 21:37:58
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-09-10, 20:57:36
Errr... how old is Maddox? Isn't he married and all?
That of course doesn't mean that he didn't show maturity... well, maybe it does in some cases, but...



Compared to Nicky i'm very young.  ;)  ;D

And what about John? You totally forgot the youthful man in black.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-09-10, 22:22:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-10, 19:54:46
...falling in love (here's one for you, Tom)...

Believe me, I know how to fall in love...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-09-11, 00:07:50
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-10, 21:37:58
Compared to Nicky i'm very young.  ;)  ;D

And what about John? You totally forgot the youthful man in black.  :D


The VERY youthfull man in black if you don't mind! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:06:13
NP  A Perfect Circle:  eMOTIVe

This is APC's famous album with cover songs. There's a bit of everything here, some of it really gets me rockin, and some of it gets me shudderin, but ingenious it sure is.

Maynard certainly has drawn things far from their origins; e.g. Lennon's Imagine is recognisable, but has a very different mood here.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:13:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:06:13
(...) Lennon's Imagine is recognisable, but has a very different mood here.
You should hear Domain's version of Day Tripper then...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:19:25
Never heard of Domain before, Bluey. What are they like? Worth havin?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:27:16
Domain are a German hardrock/metal (?) band - I don't know them very well either, but I do know (personally) their drummer Edgar, he's a funny guy.  :)

I got one of their albums to review for Scream! mag a few years ago and may still have it somewhere at home... (not sure, though!) Their best song (IMO) on this album was a cover of "Day Tripper", which still appears on various mix CDs I have got in my car. It's always fun to watch people listening and after a while recognizing the song!  ;D

The rest of the songs... well, typical German hardrock/metal, I guess. Not bad, but nothing special I'd say, but if you're into that style, it's sure worth having because they're all very good at their instruments and the singer has a great voice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 17:40:07
NP  Angra:  Angels Cry  (on MySpace)

Exciting, varied music, definitely prog.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-09-11, 18:02:57
Blind Ego-Mirror

track Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-09-11, 18:24:16
IQ - Subterranea

Track: Failsafe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-09-11, 18:45:45
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-09-11, 00:07:50

The VERY youthfull man in black if you don't mind! ;D

LOL  :D

NP> (back on topic again.  ;D)

Pain Of Salvation - Be

Awesome.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-11, 21:40:25
Ritual - Think Like A Mountain
02. Humble Decision

Wow, what a nice song!
And I've heard some of "The Hemulic Voluntary Band" aswell and I think this just NEEDS my money! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 23:43:38
NP  David Gilmour:  On An Island

Dave's music grips me in a way that no other music can.

I just can't understand that any true proggie can be in doubt that this is prog. To me Dave Gilmour is the embodiment of prog.

Makes me realise how much rain has fallen. There was a time when Floyd were synonymous with prog.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 09:27:02
On An Island is indeed a very good album.

And I think it has indeed its proggy moments

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 10:07:45
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 09:27:02
And I think it has indeed its proggy moments.

You're a real teaser, Paco  :)


NP  SyX:  Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)  (from Paradise Lost)

Good it wasn't Maddox writing this  ;D

I've been hot on The Sacrifice for a while now, but just realised that Revelation is ingenious too (after about twenty listens, Cap)   (thinking of you, Goran).

Yup, a lot of rain has fallen [/sentimental mode off]


"... oh, where the North Wind sleeps - that is when
we'll meet again ... oh, where the shadows creep
into Twilight, I'll descend
Good and Evil, it never ends
You're just a means to an end"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 11:00:33
NP  Redemption:  The Origins Of Ruin

Also one of the great ones.

Think that a vice-president (Nick) of Disney can be such a great musician.

And when Ray gets goin, I'm just mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-12, 12:34:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 11:00:33
NP  Redemption:  The Origins Of Ruin

Also one of the great ones.

Think that a vice-president (Nick) of Disney can be such a great musician.

And when Ray gets goin, I'm just mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Nicky.

You're absolutely right. I bought this album a couple of weeks ago, and I still listen to it almost every day. With my favourite track at the moment being 'Used To Be'.

So therefore, I'm now playing.............Redemption - Used To Be!

BTW, I think I'll have to thank you for your recommendation to get this album Nicky!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:09:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-12, 12:34:24
BTW, I think I'll have to thank you for your recommendation to get this album Nicky!

Nice, Tom. I'm also trying to get a woman for you, but she's turning out to be something of a wildcat  ;D

It's prob unusual: Redemption's self-titled album and The Fullness Of Time were so overwhelming for me, and then on top of it their mindblowing concert at Headway, that I simply had to hold a pause with them. I was constantly designing reasons for avoiding The Origins.

Now I've had it on repeat for a while and realised that it's a masterpiece just like the previous two. What a batting rate!

I'm real happy that I can share this special treat with a good pal like you, Tom (and I hope you can take the dumbass jokes; we have to keep Bluey occupied someway)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:21:15
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-09-11, 00:07:50
The VERY youthfull man in black if you don't mind! ;D

More than useful IAC: I haven't tasted an English beer for ages!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:22:17
NP  Redemption:  Used To Be   *horns* *horns* *horns*

- and still are!

Rock on, Tom.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:50:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:21:15
More than useful IAC: I haven't tasted an English beer for ages!

Nicky.


I will be having a few of those on Saturday, along with good company and good music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 14:29:06
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:50:52
... along with good company ....

Take Lientje along, John.

Do your friends also listen to prog, John?

Before that, give us a few more votes. E.g. can we move Stranglers and Motorhead to "not prog"? And what's your take on the Floyd guys' soloefforts?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-12, 14:33:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 10:07:45
[/sentimental mode off]

"... oh, where the North Wind sleeps - that is when
we'll meet again ... oh, where the shadows creep
into Twilight, I'll descend
Good and Evil, it never ends
You're just a means to an end"

I wonder, if this ^^ is "sentimental mode off", then what must "sentimental mode ON" be like?!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 14:41:09
One would think that Redemption had had you as their muse for their latest album, Bluey  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-09-12, 14:41:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 14:41:09
One would think that Redemption had had you as their muse for their latest album, Bluey  ;D

Because...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 15:49:31
NP  Landmarq:  Entertaining Angels

I'm impressed! It's not often that I go for women-fronted rock groups (I shudder at the thought of a Bluey-fronted group), because the fact that they're women tends to be overexposed rather than their voice blending into the music (like with DT, as a good example), but Tracy is really a great singer with a tremendous expression (she impressed me in Ayreon too), and the other guys can vie with her charisma and do some amazing stuff too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Wed, 2007-09-12, 16:25:26
Pepper's Ghost
Opera Fanatica *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-12, 17:15:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 13:09:51
I'm real happy that I can share this special treat with a good pal like you, Tom (and I hope you can take the dumbass jokes; we have to keep Bluey occupied someway)  :)

Haha sure I can stand those jokes! Although it is a bit off-topic most of the time I find them highly entertaining! So keep up the good work! :P

Quote
Rock on, Tom.

I will!!! Thanks mate!

NP: Dredg - Bug Eyes. What do you think of Dredg Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 17:52:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-12, 17:15:28
NP: Dredg - Bug Eyes. What do you think of Dredg Nicky?

I'm a big Dredg fan, Tom. I have their entire catalog (the same albums as you have). And what's extra nice is that lady likes them a lot too (she doesn't like Redemption and Opeth). So we've had many romantic moments listening to Dredg.

But it's some time ago now. Thanks for bringing them up again. I'll spin'm again, once the heat of Origins has dropped a bit (prob after 100 listens), and some homework for Bluey (women and their demands! enjoy your single life for as long as it lasts, Tom).

BTW just noticed you had A Natural Disaster. I'd like to hear your opin: Is this prog?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 19:49:32
Quote from: Nicky007 about Landmarq on Wed, 2007-09-12, 15:49:31but Tracy is really a great singer with a tremendous expression (she impressed me in Ayreon too)

Excuse me?
What should I know that I don't?

Neal Morse - One
01. The Creation

Keeps impressive! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:01:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 19:49:32
Excuse me?
What should I know that I don't?

Well, there are a lot of things you shouldn't know yet, but in this case, I got things muddled up, sorry. I meant Jabberwocky. Tracy is The Girl here. Well, Arjen played guitar on The Hound, so you know, Paco, it's really one big family  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:09:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:01:06Well, Arjen played guitar on The Hound, so you know, Paco, it's really one big family  ;D

"To know" has a whole nother meaning now... ::)

Anyway, yes, Jabberwocky is a very nice album! VERY nice!!

Arena - Pepper's Ghost
4. The Eyes Of Lara Moon

That interlude with the guitarsolo! Whoaahhh amazing!

- Lientje
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:13:32
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:09:43
"To know" has a whole nother meaning now... ::)

I don't wanna have John throwing beer cans after me, so I'll withdraw  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-09-13, 10:42:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-12, 20:13:32
I don't wanna have John throwing beer cans after me, so I'll withdraw  ;D

Nicky.

You don't need to worry about cans..........I generally drink bottled beer!

NP Neo - Broadcast DVD - 02 - Erosion.  Bloody excellent DVD. All the 'wrong' people singing the right songs, you that have seen it will know exactly what I mean.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-13, 11:31:40
Sounds good, Johnny boy, both the Neo DVD and the bottled beers, I think I'll go for both.

Have you heard this tremendous music:

NP  Redemption: The Origins Of Ruin

One of my faves is Memory (tr4).

I would venture that the music of Redemption is now as great as DT. The lyrics are fine, but not up to the Genius of Master JP.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-09-13, 12:48:23
Iron Maiden - same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-09-13, 18:43:35
IQ - Ever

5. Leap of Faith  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-14, 10:22:25
Blue Oyster Cult : Burnin' for You

Very catchy early 80's AOR  8) Could have been a major hit with some airplay. Maybe it charted in the US ?

Edit : It did ! : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_of_Unknown_Origin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-09-14, 11:07:02
Just played: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

np: Threshold - Wounded Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2007-09-14, 11:31:10
WASP - Dominator
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-09-14, 12:13:52
Ian Bartlett - The Presence

(I fear I will wear out the CD soon...  ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-09-14, 12:55:53
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-09-14, 12:13:52
Ian Bartlett - The Presence

(I fear I will wear out the CD soon...  ;) )


Rather good ain't it?

For anyone that's been living in a cave on Mars for the past few years and dosn't know, Ian Bartlett is our very own Constable Hogweed and he has produced 3 rather cool CD's of rather clever Prog Music. You can listen to bits Here (http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/IanBartlett), Here (http://www.myspace.com/ianbartlettuk) and Here (http://www.myspace.com/ianvbartlett)

I absolutely INSIST you click one of those links and have a listen, DO IT NOW!


NP Ian Bartlett - Parallel Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-09-14, 21:18:39
@John: It indeed is pretty good!  *horns*

NP> The Cure - A Forest

Before anyone get the sudden impulse to expel me from the shattered classroom, you definitely should listen to this. Even after all those years it's one heck of a song!  8)

And i'm not even a The Cure fan.  :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-15, 12:31:43
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2007-09-14, 12:55:53
I absolutely INSIST you click one of those links and have a listen, DO IT NOW!

NP Ian Bartlett - Parallel Universe

Good that you pressed it upon us, John. I clicked onto Ian's page on SCYM, and I must say, I was really impressed by what I heard.

Ian's musicianship and singing is topnotch, and he has developed a very unique atmosphere, clearly inspired by Arena, Pendragon, Pallas and Mike Oldfield, but far beyond their sounds, a very unique style. I haven't yet figured what his stories are about, but his lyrics strike me as being very profound, about the deepest dreams, passions, strivings and pitfalls of humans.

Thanks, Ian, for sharing your wonderful universe with us. (Lady likes it too.)

As soon as the economy starts budging, I must have Psychles (that's how it was spelled on SCYM, is that correct?).


NP  ditto

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-15, 18:23:02
Radiohead - OK Computer

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-15, 21:30:23
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-09-16, 13:48:19
Wetton & Downes - ICON II Rubicon
James Blunt - All the lost souls
IQ - Nomzano
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-09-16, 14:18:15
NP   DT: The Spirit Carries On, on Score

Man o man, this is where the angels have taken over. Both John P and Jamie do their best (read: most sublime) here. And Mike gets goin real hot too. I simply can't imagine any Arena or Floyd fan not being swept away by this.

Guys, if you haven't listened to this, then you have no idea of what Heaven is like.

Am I goin over the top here? Yup, but all warranted and merited  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2007-09-16, 15:00:16
Now Playing:

THURSDAY - "This Song Brought To You By A Falling Bomb"
from the album 'War All The Time'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-16, 21:58:22
Tool - Lateralus

Track: 01 - The Grudge

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-09-17, 10:01:47
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2007-09-16, 13:48:19
IQ - Nomzano

;D  IQ - Human Nature
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-09-17, 10:45:47
Kalmah - They Will Return
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-17, 14:01:31
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-16, 21:58:22
Tool - Lateralus

Track: 01 - The Grudge

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Maddox, you have good (my) taste  :)


NP  DT: Awake.
It's first now that I'm really gettin into Awake. Must say   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Earlier, when I was into the crazy guitar business, Scenes was more my taste; then I became reeeal progressive, and Six Degrees was the thing (as you guys may remember); now I gave Awake a couple of spins, and man, it's great too.

How can a group just keep on churning out such amazing albums?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-18, 09:34:01
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-15, 21:30:23
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

:(

What's with the ":("


Hidria Spacefolk on my MP3 player right now (I'm at school).
Album: Symetria
Song: Futur Ixiom

Brilliant!
I'm trippin'.

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-09-18, 09:49:02
Marillion - Script...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-09-18, 16:39:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-18, 09:34:01
What's with the ":("



Simple: I didn't went to the Ayreonauts meeting.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-18, 17:00:27
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-09-18, 16:39:04Simple: I didn't went to the Ayreonauts meeting.  :(

Me neither... :(
But I didn't miss it 'cuz I was with my lovely girl! It was her birthday last saturday.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-19, 12:41:11
NP  Pepper's Ghost

A slower grower than Contagion, but just as great  *horns*

Despite the tight budget, Pepper has been produced perfectly, a rich sound experience too.

Beginning to understand why A haven't broken through. To get hooked onto this sorta music you really have to have a sixth sense that tells you that this is super stuff (or been born with a prog spoon in your mouth)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-19, 14:50:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-19, 12:41:11

(or been born with a prog spoon in your mouth)  :)

Nicky.

Which is not very comfortable for the mother.  :P

NP>

Big Country - The Seer

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-19, 14:57:22
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-19, 14:50:50
Which is not very comfortable for the mother.  :P

Depends on which angle it has on the way out. I don't know how much you know bout anatomy, Maddox  ;D


NP  Pepper (still)

Can't get rid of it ...... Well, guess I'll have to. Mom's comin in a moment, and she can't distinguish between Arena and Marilyn Manson  ::)

Man, John can shred as wild as Master JP and Stevai (on The Shattered Room - hm, where have I seen that name other than Pepper?  :D )

"Set them free" - one of the greatest moments in rock!!!

Ian sounds like someone just poured a bottle of amphetamines down his thoat at that point  ;D ;D ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-19, 15:03:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-19, 14:57:22

I don't know how much you know bout anatomy, Maddox  ;D


Well, my wife is an obstetrician so even i pick up things now and then.  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-19, 15:06:51
Really? An obstretician, Maddox?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-19, 17:11:35
@Nicky: Yes, she is.  ;)

NP> Guns 'n Roses - Civil War

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-09-19, 20:45:48
Today:
IQ - Tales from the Lush Attic
Toto - Kingdom of Desire
The Buggles - The Age of Plastic
Shadowland - Mad as a Hatter
Wetton & Downes - Icon II Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 13:07:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-09-19, 17:11:35
NP> Guns 'n Roses - Civil War

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

You have a very broad taste, Maddox. Great!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-09-20, 20:04:28
Today:

Neal Morse - One
I played the first song to a friend at school and he liked it! I lend him the cd so I hope another proggy will join us soon! :P

And in the train back to home I played Neal Morse - ?.

I hope Neal won't break his rhythm and will come with a new album in 2008! *horns*

- Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-09-20, 21:02:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 13:07:45
You have a very broad taste, Maddox. Great!

Nicky.

Despite the fact that Mr. Axl R. is/was a rather unusual type of person (which is a decent description  ;)) G'nR has written some amazing stuff. In fact i consider Use Your Illusion pt I & II as albums that are a Must-Have. In my opinion, without these two albums, your CD collection isn't complete.  ;)

NP> Tomorrow's Eve - The Eve Suite

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 22:04:58
No, Maddox, now you're letting your goodness run off with you. G'n'R is bread and butter rock, very basic, classic rock. What makes it interesting for some is that you got this crazy guy doin his antics, but that doesn't enrapture me. If I want some rock with a good rhythm and drive, and some great shredding, I'll go for Steve Vai or Vanden Plas anytime - a lot more intelligence there.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-09-20, 22:27:51
What are you playing now Nicky? ;D

I'm playing my keyboard right now.
Well... not right now, 'cuz I'm typing now, but...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:29:08
I'm playing Guns'n'Roses  ;D  no, I'm listening to The Visitor. Great album, but I must say that after several spins of Pepper and Contagion, Visitor doesn't grip me as much as the other two. Also, Paul Wrightson is an excellent singer, but Rob is simply so unbelievably good, so fully present at every moment, gives every syllable a special depth, that guy was a treasure for Clive & Co. - mmmmmmmm (although I know that you like Clive's singing better  ;D )

Arena simply don't cease overwhelming me with their creativity and depth. I've been through a lot of written stuff of all sorts through these many years of my life, but Clive's lyrics, they really get my mind spinning. I played The Butterfly Man several times, and my mind went off in all directions - what's that guy up to? Crazy, fun, and I would even say edifying - and I think even my Christian sentiments are deepened.

People tell me that I'm still very much a child, but what, should I at 52 sit and gape at endless series of detective stuff and tennis matches on TV, and buy cars and boats and keep on extending my house? Let me have good prog and a cold beer anytime - btw I'm just enjoying a marsh special: a cold Heineken - mmmmmmmmmm.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:36:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:29:08
...I played The Butterfly Man several times...

What!?!? You played me??? :o :o :o.................... ;) :D ;D

NP: Arena - The Butterfly Man (yeah actually I really do, believe it or not ;)...)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:49:13
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:36:20
What!?!? You played me???

;D Tom. I hope you're nicer than Clive's BM. What actually made you choose this as your alias? Did you know at that time how mean and evil the real BM was?

But I can follow you in that the song is a killer.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-09-21, 01:41:13
Kino - Picture - 02 - Letting Go

F'in awesome album, it still keeps getting better and better for me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 09:38:40
OK, John, I'll give it a spin too now.

Bupie, what sorta woman have you run into? You'v become speechless too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 10:27:34
NP  Steve Vai:  Fire Garden

A masterpiece. I think that there are a lot of roomies who haven't yet discovered this fabulous music.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-09-21, 11:25:50
I got to listen to the new Porcupine Tree song "Nil Recurring".
Very good!
I hope Porcupine Tree will release another special edition of Fear Of A Blank Planet with the songs of the mini album with it, because I hate buying singles, EPs etc etc...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:30:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 09:38:40
OK, John, I'll give it a spin too now.

Bupie, what sorta woman have you run into? You'v become speechless too.

Nicky.

Hey Wicky Nicky, don't worry : she only forbids me to listen to prog-rock (and especially DT), to watch TV (and especially sports) and to be late (even for one minute). But she hasn't banned forums discussions so far although she finds it very childish, of course  ;D ...

NP - Guns N' Roses - Estranged   As good as any prog metal ballad, no ? Just telling that for the pleasure of controversy  ;)

When do we drink this beer ? We have a local one, called Markus, quite good and giving you all choices : blonde, brune, blanche ou ambrée  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:38:15
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:30:48
... blonde, brune, blanche ou ambrée  8)

That is very French, Bupie   ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:30:48
... she only forbids me to listen to prog-rock (and especially DT), to watch TV (and especially sports) and to be late (even for one minute).

If you give her a kiss and tell her she's the most wonderful woman on earth, she'll let you do anythin. "Woman, thy name is vanity!"


> NP - Guns N' Roses - Estranged   As good as any prog metal ballad?  No, ...

(Just changed the order of the ? and ,)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:47:16
NP  Steve Vai:  Warm Regards  (on Fire Garden)

Better than Arena! Just to get you there.

"Remember: Life is good!"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 14:22:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:38:15
If you give her a kiss and tell her she's the most wonderful woman on earth, she'll let you do anythin. "Woman, thy name is vanity!"

Already tried : this definitively doesn't work with her  ;D

Quote
>NP - Guns N' Roses - Estranged   As good as any prog metal ballad?  No, ...

(Just changed the order of the ? and ,)

:D OK, Nicky, I admit this one is very funny (but it is still a good song IMHO)

NP Madness - It must be Love ... to prove that it takes only a few words to express the essence (and the irrationality) of love  ::)



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 14:43:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 14:22:16
Already tried : this definitively doesn't work with her  ;D

Yeah, French women are too independent   ;D

What to do? Hm, .....  OK, tell her that you've become a Muslim. That automatically creates a hierarchy within the family. (Cap, you didn't see this.)   ::)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 15:31:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 14:43:13
What to do? Hm, .....  OK, tell her that you've become a Muslim. That automatically creates a hierarchy within the family. (Cap, you didn't see this.)   ::)

Nicky.

Mmmh ...  Beard doesn't fit me so well and I prefer to see her with jeans than a djellaba  ;D

NP Spock's Beard - She's Everything  As you may have noticed, I always do my best to play songs related to the conversation ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-09-22, 11:28:49
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 15:31:37
Mmmh ...  Beard doesn't fit me so well and I prefer to see her with jeans than a djellaba  ;D

NP Spock's Beard - She's Everything  As you may have noticed, I always do my best to play songs related to the conversation ...

And that's a wonderful song!

Sylvan - Presets! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-22, 13:54:17
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-21, 15:31:37
Mmmh ...  Beard doesn't fit me so well

I'm so beered that a beard has grown on me  ;D

Yeah, Spock's Beard, one of the real great bands  :)


NP  Guy Manning: Night Voices  (on MySpace)

Beautiful, melodious, deep music.

Thanks for the tip, CC. (This is an example of music that I quite well could have missed out on, were it not for the Room.)  :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-22, 19:29:42
Apple Pie - Crossroad

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-09-22, 19:55:53
Kaipa - Angling Feelings
03. The Fleeting Existence Of Time


This is good stuff guys!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-22, 22:54:13
Pain Of Salvation - 12:5

Track: 03 - Song For the Innocent [Brickwork pt I]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-09-23, 14:41:06
Anubis Gate - The Final Overture
From their official website.
www.anubisgate.com

From their 2007 album. It sounds very ok.
Nice music.
All prog metal fans should check it out!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-09-23, 14:44:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-20, 23:49:13
;D Tom. I hope you're nicer than Clive's BM. What actually made you choose this as your alias? Did you know at that time how mean and evil the real BM was?

But I can follow you in that the song is a killer.

Nicky.


I basically chose this as my alias because it just was my favourite Arena-song at the time! I also liked the dark, sinister mood the song has.

NP: Arena - Skin Game

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-24, 13:36:31
First post of the day! (hurray...)

At the moment I'm trying Paradox Hotel again (The Flower Kings).
I like the intro (with the table tennis sounds) and the first song is ok too (Monsters And Men), although a bit too much if you'd ask me. They really want to sound like the 70s...

The rest of the cd is totally boring to me, but maybe I get a revelation this time.
Track three is playing now. Piano/vocal. Sounds ok too.



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-24, 14:42:12
Still playing:
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

I've popped in the second disc and it's nice music, but it doesn't have that magic, or that "something" that I want.
The funny thing is that I like almost everything related to Roine Stolt (Transatlantic, Kaipa, The Tangent) and I think he can handle his guitar quite well and he is a very emotional singer.
I like his guitarplaying and his voice very much, but The Flower Kings...

There are no stand out tracks and it doesn't grab me at all.
They are desperately trying to sound like a 70s progressive band with every cliché that has to do with it.
Maybe a bit more Power instead of Flower would have done the trick... (The Power Kings, hehehe)
Maybe Paradox Hotel is just a very bad album, perhaps some of you can give me suggestions for a specific cd.

This album cost me 10 euros, so it isn't that much of a disaster, but these are moments that I wished I had tried it before I bought it.
Sorry if that isn't what you want to hear...

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to put Dream Theater's Octavarium in my disc player, 'cos my ears are aching from The Flower Kings.
By the way, I'm glad that I downloaded Octavarium before I bought it, because now I own almost every DT release. Yes I buy cds too, take a look at my listenings profile.

I just had the feeling that I should tell you all this, since there's so much going on about this issue.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 16:20:32
Paco, I have Paradox Hotel and Unfold The Future, I've played them a couple of times, and at this point they haven't gripped me either. I can recognise your characterisation.

On the other hand, pretty much everything DT have put out from Words And Images on is great, both music and lyrics.


NP  Pain Of Salvation:  The Perfect Element  (Part I)  (on repeat)

Not as astounding as Scarsick, but very special and interesting, rocks well now and then, certainly a classic prog album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-09-24, 19:05:30
Pendragon - Not of this World

Just great  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-24, 20:22:04
Dream Theater - Never Enough

On repeat.
Because I can't get enough of this song.

Come on Nicky, this album is better than Systematic Chaos. Be serious man.
Especially lyrically.
The lyrics touch me.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 20:41:22
Paco, Octavarium is awesome, but SC is superawesome   :)


NP  Sieges Even:  A Sense Of Change  (on repeat)  (also a kinda SC)

Hm, took a lot of spins, but now I'm getting into it. I must say, SE are really among the best. Highly original, but certainly also melodious and everything else too. Impressive!

They've had four singers - guess the Holzwarth bros are toughies - all of them topnotch. Jogi Kaiser is the singer on A Sense. (Why are there so many German musicians called Jogi or Yogi - sons of flower power parents?)

No way out now: I simply have to get their entire catalog. Hey, Uncle Rocky, where are you?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-09-24, 21:23:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 20:41:22Paco, Octavarium is awesome, but SC is superawesome.
And the lyrics?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 20:41:22(Why are there so many German musicians called Jogi or Yogi - sons of flower power parents?)

That reminds me of RPWL. World Through My Eyes is musically brilliant, but when I take a closer look at the lyrics, I must admit that the lyrics are very Hindu...
"I become part of the river once again."
"Shiva calls your name, why don't you sleep."
Add Yogi Lang's name to it and there you have it.

Maybe something to discuss about.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2007-09-24, 21:58:16
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick - 04 - America

At summers End they played (at least) the first 5 tracks off Scarsick, they were fantastic!

(http://img.photojerk.com/johninblack/PICT0137.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-24, 22:45:46
Somebody has been working out.  ::)  ;D

NP> nothing. I'm going to bed. Have to get up at 05.00 am tomorrow.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 23:17:14
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-09-24, 21:23:02
And the lyrics?

OK, Paco, I'll check up on them. I always find DT's lyrics very inspiring.

Great pic, John. Did you take it yourself? One really gets an experience of three great musicians who take their art very seriously.

Just saw some stuff about Burma. I hope that they can get a democratic process going there at last.


NP   Sieges Even: A Sense Of Change  (still)

Exciting and very unique music.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-09-25, 08:10:24
np>> Orishas - [Antidiotico (2007)  #01]: Hay un son (3:10)

smooth :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 11:37:47
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-24, 22:45:46
Somebody has been working out.  ::)  ;D

And that somebody's name begins with M and ends with x?


NP  Sieges Even:  A Sense  (still)

This album seems to have become an obsession with me (although I managed to leave it for sleep and shower). Anybody else know about it?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:09:53
John Petrucci - Glasgow Kiss

This song and the LP Suspended Animation are so good that I fail to understand all the bashing they received  ???

Definitively a must-get album for you Nicky and Maddox (plus many other roomies)  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:35:02
As we talked about earlier in the Room, Bupie, there are lots of dumbasses that try to attract attention by running down music, particularly music that appeals to more serious listeners. The more famous the group, the stupider the attacks.

The absolute peak of stupidity is the on/off statement about DT's albums; in fact, it's so tasteless that I'm never ever gonna mention it again in the Room (and hopefully never see it either here).

I have developed an instinct that immediately tells me whether a critique is serious or not.

Not that I mind negative criticism. But the absolute minimum for a critique of an album must be:

- Five thorough listens
- A reasonable effort to understand the lyrics
- Familiarity with several other albums of the group
- No hidden agendas, e.g. promoting some other group, hating the guts of the musicians, national biases


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:09:53
Definitively a must-get album for you Nicky and Maddox (plus many other roomies)  ;)

Betcha, Bupie.


NP  Guess what?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:53:58
I'm listening to Los Endos by Genesis.

In a public room at school, with the speakers on. ;D

Some nice responses and some less nice responses, but it's cool.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:56:49
Within Temptation - The Silent Force Tour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 15:06:32
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:53:58
I'm listening to Los Endos by Genesis.

What's that? - like, Paco?

What do "ordinary" students think of Genesis? Are they aware of the importance of this group?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-09-25, 17:21:24
IQ  The Seventh House

Track -Erosion

I have to familiarise myself with IQ as i have a ticket for their London gig!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 19:18:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 15:06:32What's that? - like, Paco?
What do you mean with this sentence?
What's the album like?
What's it like to play that to my fellow students?
Or is it like the students would ask me that question?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 15:06:32What do "ordinary" students think of Genesis? Are they aware of the importance of this group?
I guess not.
As I said, some liked it, but most of them said "Stop that will you!"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 19:39:44
I'm listening to Steve Hackett's Voyage Of The Acolyte
2. Hands Of The Priestess (Part 1)


Brilliant music.
And a recommendation for people who love the old era Genesis.
Along with Steve also his brother John plays flute on it. And Phil Collins plays drums and does some vocal. Mike Rutherford plays bass on the album.
Practically, it's a Genesis album without Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 20:38:21
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 19:18:24
What do you mean with this sentence?

It's just that I haven't heard of Los Endos (not that it means that much).


NP  Sieges Even:  Steps

Yeah, ultimately I abandoned A Sense (for a while). Steps is also very unusual. I'm beginning to like it (fourth listen).

SE albums one has to listen to many times before they start sounding good, but then they also laaast.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 20:57:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 20:38:21It's just that I haven't heard of Los Endos (not that it means that much).

What?!?!?!?!?! :o :o :o :o :o :o

Run to the shop and buy "A Trick Of The Tail" (or try before you buy...).
That's a very nice album.
I thought you knew every Genesis album when you said that Duke is a brilliant album.
Trust me, you can't go wrong with "A Trick Of The Tail"!!

-Paco

PS: I'm planning to buy the SACDs of the Genesis pack, which will cost 130 euros...



EDIT:
Marillion - He Knows You Know
From the Script... album.

First I hated this song, but now I really appreciate this.
I think I even might like Marillion. At least this Fish era.
This is where there's still synth solo's a la Nolan. I think that's what's lacking in the later albums (the ones I heard anyway...).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-09-25, 22:34:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-09-24, 23:17:14
Great pic, John. Did you take it yourself? One really gets an experience of three great musicians who take their art very seriously.

Yes, we took quite a few, er, around 350 all weekend. You can see some of them HERE. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johninblack/)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 00:03:56
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 20:57:39
What?!?!?!?!?! :o :o :o :o :o :o

What a reaction! OK, I take it as a compliment.

But OK, Paco, when I was young - your age actually (yes, I too was once green - how remote) - I listened a lot to the first Genesis albums, not at all as much as to Floyd, but still a fair bit, particularly to Trespass and Nursery Cryme. Admittedly I lost track of Genesis for for a while then. When I was about thirty, I became enthusiastic about Duke and listened a bit to the other Genesis albums of that time. Nowadays I rarely listen to Genesis, because they don't have the same magic for me that Floyd have, even old Floyd albums like Atom Heart Mother.


NP  Sieges Even:  The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

These guys are Genius! I think that one of the things that have made them so great is that they never really cared about what mainstream society thought about them, as long as there was a community of serious music lovers who enjoyed their music, which there seems to always have been. I noticed long ago that the best Amazon reviewers mentioned SE now and then.

They play concerts occasionally, particularly in Germany - guys, don't miss out on a fabulous experience. They're prob better now than ever before.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 00:29:35
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-09-25, 22:34:04
You can see some of them HERE.

Great, John!

And what a lot of groups that I've never heard about  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-26, 01:29:21
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:09:53
John Petrucci - Glasgow Kiss

This song and the LP Suspended Animation are so good that I fail to understand all the bashing they received  ???

Definitively a must-get album for you Nicky and Maddox (plus many other roomies)  ;)

Hey, I already got that one ages ago! ;) :D
Because you made me think of it, I'm now listening to John Petrucci - Damage Control *horns*

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:08:31
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 20:57:39
Marillion - He Knows You Know
From the Script... album.

First I hated this song, but now I really appreciate this.
I think I even might like Marillion. At least this Fish era.
This is where there's still synth solo's a la Nolan. I think that's what's lacking in the later albums (the ones I heard anyway...).

-Paco

Marillion with Fish is a VERY different band than Marillion with Hogarth. Try Misplaced Childhood if you haven't yet. One of the most moving albums I have ever heard ... Of course, since I was 20 when it was released, I am a little biased about it  :)

The Hogarth era has its highlights too but there are some albums that I would have sold back after two (well, let's make three to please Nicky  ;)) listens if the Marillion name wasn't on the cover.

Brave, for instance, : I tried and tried for 13 years to get into it but I just couldn't find anything interesting ... And finally, something clicked in my mind and now I can appreciate it. But I doubt I would have been so patient with any other band ...

So NP Marillion - Made Again  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:11:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-09-26, 01:29:21
Hey, I already got that one ages ago! ;) :D

I was pretty sure about it  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 14:59:19
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 15:38:57
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:08:31
Brave, for instance, : I tried and tried for 13 years to get into it but I just couldn't find anything interesting ... And finally, something clicked in my mind and now I can appreciate it. But I doubt I would have been so patient with any other band ...

See, that's how it works, Bupie. One should always keep an open mind and never put anything away for good (unless it's obvious fluff).

It's happened so many times that I listened to some music and regarded it as uninteresting, only to fall over it later and be enraptured, that I try to keep it all in mind.

Now I'll soon be hanging next to Paco   ;D


NP  Anubis Gate:  Stuff on anubisgate.com

Exciting music. Guys, give it a spin.

AG are a Danish band, and that makes them specially interesting to me.

Thanks for the tip, Paco.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 16:40:45
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 18:36:25
NP  Stiltskin: She  (on  http://www.stiltskin.org/index2.htm )

Impressive! Really! Grungy, melodic, a very full sound, and Ray sings fabulously.

Here's a nice video of Lemon Yellow Sun:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjckL-5c8a8

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-26, 19:13:03
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:08:31Marillion with Fish is a VERY different band than Marillion with Hogarth. Try Misplaced Childhood if you haven't yet. One of the most moving albums I have ever heard ... Of course, since I was 20 when it was released, I am a little biased about it  :)
I have the album and I love it!

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:08:31The Hogarth era has its highlights too but there are some albums that I would have sold back after two (well, let's make three to please Nicky  ;)) listens if the Marillion name wasn't on the cover.
I have Anoraknophobia which is very good actually. I like it. But the rest of H-Marillion did nothing to me.

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-09-26, 10:08:31Brave, for instance, : I tried and tried for 13 years to get into it but I just couldn't find anything interesting ... And finally, something clicked in my mind and now I can appreciate it. But I doubt I would have been so patient with any other band ...
I also tried Brave, but was REALLY disappointed...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 15:38:57Anubis Gate:  Stuff on anubisgate.com

Exciting music. Guys, give it a spin.

AG are a Danish band, and that makes them specially interesting to me.

Thanks for the tip, Paco.

No problem!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 18:36:25NP  Stiltskin: She  (on  http://www.stiltskin.org/index2.htm )

Impressive! Really! Grungy, melodic, a very full sound, and Ray sings fabulously.
Yes indeed!


NP:
Neal Morse - Testimony
disc 1
Long Story


You need to listen to this album as a whole.
It's great.
I'm gonna try the second disc after the first disc, hoping I can sit it out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-09-26, 19:59:01
Couldn't get the second Testimony disc in my cd player... ;D
Will do later.

But in the meantime you should all listen to K3!
(No not that Belgian girly band...)

It's instrumental progressive metal a la Dream Theater.
And Jordan Rudess plays on one of the songs.

http://www.myspace.com/k3music3

I think I'll buy this!  8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-09-27, 09:35:05
Marillion - Singles 82-88
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-09-27, 10:02:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-09-26, 19:13:03
I have the album and I love it!

I am glad to read that from a youngster, PH ! So maybe you could try some Fish solo albums too. Sunsets on Empire or Internal Exile (criminally underrated) for instance.

NP Fish - Just good friends  Great ballad with a killer guitar solo. There's a nice video of it with Sam Brown as a guest singer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2tKJ4zzNjw&mode=related&search=
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-27, 10:11:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-09-26, 19:13:03
I have the album and I love it!

I'll gladly join in on that one, guys: I find Misplaced Childhood a work of Genius.

If only Fish could have learnt to control his temper and substance abuse ...........

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-27, 11:12:38
Have you guys heard about the amazing child prodigy Bianca Ryan? Here, have a look, and get blown away like everybody else:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDh4NQveJs

And for the cat lovers, there's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXEXYZvW-8

(I know it's gravely off topic, Cap, and cats are by no means prog, but .......)

These two videos and the first Paul Potts video are my faves. I can see them over and over again.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-09-27, 18:11:00
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts

5. The Crusher (SG 2007 Edit)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-09-27, 18:35:32
NP  Marillion: Misplaced Childhood

They simply found the treasure at the end of the rainbow here. Pure delight, nothing forced or contrived   *horns*

I'll play some H-Marillion afterward, as I feel I ought to know them better (while I look up some possible jobsites; most of you guys seem to have regular jobs or school, so maybe I too should get down to it again; guess I better catch up with some of those TV-series and football games too, so I can join the conversation at office  ;) ).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-28, 09:18:07
Nicky, you seem to have plenty of energy so you should find something. Maybe Bluepony could introduce you in her company ?  ;D

Mostly Autumn - Heroes never die  Wish it was true sometimes ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-28, 11:22:19
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-28, 09:18:07
Maybe Bluepony could introduce you in her company ?  ;D

I'd rather use a faster method to commit suicide  :D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-28, 09:18:07
Nicky, you seem to have plenty of energy so you should find something.

Having a philosophical frame of mind is a disadvantage most places, Bupie. But let's see. At least I'm in good physical shape for my age and don't either look worn down.

Thanks for your concern. At worst, I'll take my accordion and sing Arena songs in French in the streets of Paris. That's at least original. I expect that you'll come by and get me a beer, Bupie.


NP  Grendel

Still very listenable. Fish was a bit too Gabrielesque for present-day ears, and he overdid the Scottish rrrrr's, but he sure put everything he had into his singing, and that's what makes it exciting. You also hear that the other guys were great musicians right from the beginning.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-09-28, 12:06:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-28, 11:22:19
You also hear that the other guys were great musicians right from the beginning.

Marillion didn't seem to think the same thing about Mick Pointer, unfortunately... :-[

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-28, 12:13:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-09-28, 12:06:24
Marillion didn't seem to think the same thing about Mick Pointer, unfortunately... :-[

There must have been something else that divided them, Tom, because Mick is all upfront and does some exciting stuff on Grendel.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-09-28, 14:02:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-28, 12:13:30
There must have been something else that divided them, Tom, because Mick is all upfront and does some exciting stuff on Grendel.

Nicky.

Grendel has always been one of the faves for many Marillion fans.

NP Steve Lukather - Little wing (Jimi Hendrix cover) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJmamH614FE  This intro kills me ...

Guys, I was at this concert  *horns* Can't wait till next year when Steve delivers his new solo album !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2007-09-28, 18:40:51
The Reasoning - Awakening

The Reasoning are a new band and this is their first release, although they feature ex-members of Magenta and Karnataka.

On the face of it they are very similar to Mostly Autumn with vocal duties shared by male and female singers. However they are a bit more progressive than MA and have a harder edge with slightly less celtic/folk influences - which suits me fine. Some of the material is reminiscent of Pink Floyd and perhaps Yes and Rush but they do have their own distictive sound.

This is one of my favourite albums of 2007 - 9/10

Any other forum members into The Reasoning ?

Cheers

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-09-28, 19:21:34
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2007-09-28, 18:40:51
Any other forum members into The Reasoning ?
I have added the group as a MySpace friend  :). Like the music I hear, but there are so many great releases in 2007 that I just have to make choices. I will definitely check them out.

np: Pallas - The Sentinel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-09-28, 20:35:49
NP Interview with Mick and Clive, that we did with them last time they were in Holland

Got 2/3 of it done now and hope to put it on the Cage website at the end of next week when our "webmaster" is back from a trip abroad. I will announce it here when it's there. It will be informative reading!  ;)

Before that I played Pink Floyd / Atom Heart Mother / Atom Heart Mother Suite and If; while I was having supper. Couldn't play Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast of course, doesn't go with supper, will save that for tomorrow morning. :P Actually, I don't like that track.. Maybe I should have played Supper's Ready :P Ha, a song for each meal of the day! But is there an apt proggy lunch song?

Back to the Atom Heart Mother album, I had that on tape when I was in highschool together with Animals, it needed some time before I started liking it, but I kept playing it and it became a much cherished tape.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-09-28, 22:35:49
NP Beatles / Magical Mystery Tour / I Am The Walrus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:17:02
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-09-28, 20:35:49
It will be informative reading!  ;)

Looking very much forward to reading it. Clive and Mick are very special persons.


> Before that I played Pink Floyd / Atom Heart Mother / Atom Heart Mother Suite and If.

Great to see you more upfront in the Room, Erik. You have loads of knowledge of rock, so it's good to share some of that.

AHM is one of the greaties, for sure. And isn't If a lovely song? Roger put a lot of his soul into that one.


>Back to the Atom Heart Mother album, I had that on tape in highschool together with Animals, it needed some time before I started liking it, but I kept playing it and it ended up as a much cherished tape.

Animals is a very special album, seems only accessible to true Floyd fans; I think one has to feel some of Roger's outrage at humanity to cherish it.

I personally consider Arena the true torchbearers of the Floyd flame.


NP  Marillion: Lady Nina  (on B'sides Themselves)

Imo the best song on the album. BT is a very mixed candy jar, but certainly a must for a M-fan.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:37:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:17:02
Looking very much forward to reading it. Clive and Mick are very special persons.
They are and especially Clive always has lots to tell, just one question will have you typing half a page of answer  :)

QuoteGreat to see you more upfront in the Room, Erik. You have loads of knowledge of rock, so it'll be good to share some of that.

AHM is one of the greaties, for sure. And isn't If a lovely song? Roger put a lot of his soul into that one.
Thanks Nicky! Yeah, it's good to exchange knowledge and views on rock/prog and this is an excellent place to do so. I have been one of the "lurking" members for quite a while, but I really think this forum is a nice place to be. If on AHM is a gem, both the lyrics and the music. Also really like the other two, Summer of '68 and Fat Old Sun.

QuoteAnimals is a very special album, seems only accessible to true Floyd fans; I think one has to feel some of Roger's outrage at humanity to cherish it.
Animals is wonderful! Maybe not everybody's cup of tea but essential in my opinion. Definitely not a cheerful album, but I suppose no Floyd album is except Piper.  ;)

QuoteNP  Marillion: Lady Nina  (on B'sides Themselves)

Imo the best song on the album. BT is a very mixed candy jar, but certainly a must for a M-fan.
Yep, that compilation is a must for the Marillion fan and also prog fan in general just for Grendel  ;) My favourite is Three Boats Down From The Candy. When you listen to the alternative versions of these two tracks (with Mick) that are on the remaster bonus disc of Script, it strikes you how much these songs have a vintage "Genesis feel", more than the later versions that are on B'sides.

Just played Yes / Time And A Word (the album); I don't listen to that one very often, but every time I do I'm pleasantly surprised how enjoyable I find it. The spring of Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:38:06
NP  Genesis: A Trick Of The Tail

Hm, sounds quite new in my ears. Guess I somehow missed out on that one in "the olden days". Thanks for triggering, Paco.

Interesting to hear Phil's debut as frontman.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:43:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:38:06
NP  Genesis: A Trick Of The Tail

Hm, sounds quite new in my ears. Guess I somehow missed out on that one in "the olden days". Thanks for triggering, Paco.

Interesting to hear Phil's debut as frontman.

Nicky.
We seem to be sharing many similar tastes, love Trick, one of my absolutely favourite Genesis albums! Make sure you listen to its twin Wind And Wuthering as well! Great they played Los Endos and Ripples on the last tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:48:23
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2007-09-29, 12:37:30
I have been one of the "lurking" members for quite a while

I don't really get this "lurking" business. I've always been too eager to add my mustard - or else I leave shortly, if I find that people are just f* around.

> but I really think this forum is a nice place to be.

*horns*


> If on AHM is a gem, both the lyrics and the music. Also really like the other two, Summer of '68 and Fat Old Sun.

*horns*

> Animals is wonderful! Maybe not everybody's cup of tea but essential in my opinion. Definitely not a cheerful album, but I suppose no Floyd album is except Piper.  ;)

Right, Floyd were the masters of Weltschmerz - but isn't that what makes great music?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 16:55:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-25, 11:37:47
And that somebody's name begins with M and ends with x?



No, it begins with a X and ends with an M.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 17:01:30
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-09-25, 14:09:53
John Petrucci - Glasgow Kiss

This song and the LP Suspended Animation are so good that I fail to understand all the bashing they received  ???

Definitively a must-get album for you Nicky and Maddox (plus many other roomies)  ;)

Thanks for that, Bupie though i already have it.
Have to admit that i don't really like instrumental albums but guys like Petruci and Satriani for instance, heck even the old work of Yngwi J. Malmsteen are very good indeed.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 17:07:24
Pink Floyd - Meddle

Track: Echoes

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-09-29, 18:04:14
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 17:01:30
... even the old work of Yngwi J. Malmsteen are very good indeed.  *horns*

Yngwie has seemed to me to be rather much of a showman, but if you think that some of his music is worth having in a prog collection, I'll be open to your recoms, Maddox. So how would you characterise his best albums?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 19:23:09
Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Trilogy

Track: You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget

;D

Actually i consider this album and the first one 'Rising Force' and Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force, together with the former singer of Rainbow, forgot his name sorry, his best. What came after this was either A: not good or B: total crap. And the fact that i lost interest at some point also helped a bit. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-30, 17:25:01
Opeth - Blackwater Park

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-30, 21:23:49
Marillion - Jigsaw

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-01, 15:43:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-09-30, 21:23:49
Marillion - Jigsaw

8)

Shadowland - Jigsaw   ;D

Two great songs with the same title ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-01, 17:12:29
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2007-09-28, 18:40:51
The Reasoning - Awakening

This is one of my favourite albums of 2007 - 9/10

Any other forum members into The Reasoning ?


http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=963.0  ;D

Didn't raise a lot of interest, as you can see ...

NP The Reasoning - Chasing Rainbows

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-10-01, 22:30:38
I'm getting in the mood for next week's DT show in Rotterdam *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP: Dream Theater - Fatal Tragedy

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-02, 02:04:22
NP  King's X: Black Like Sunday

It's OK, but rather boring, little variation, lyrics don't either seem that deep.

Anyone know this group? Have they done something more interesting than this album?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-02, 11:03:29
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2007-09-28, 18:40:51
Any other forum members into The Reasoning ?

Thanks a lot for the tip, Bupie and CD. I'm just listening to their samples on thereasoning.com. Great stuff, must say, very much to my taste!

One of the things I really like is all the voices mingling with each other. Redemption do similar stuff occasionally.

My computer audio system took a holiday for a few days, but now it decided to work again   ???

I'm on my way to my LP to note Awakening on my SL  :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-02, 15:20:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-02, 11:03:29
Thanks a lot for the tip, Bupie and CD. I'm just listening to their samples on thereasoning.com. Great stuff, must say, very much to my taste!

Nicky.

You're welcome  ;D

NP Rush - Prime Mover

From the album Hold your Fire, my fave from Rush. Maybe because it's their most commercial attempt ?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-10-02, 18:32:38
Transatlantic

Bridge Across Forever

Stranger in Your Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-02, 19:01:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2007-10-01, 22:30:38
I'm getting in the mood for next week's DT show in Rotterdam *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP: Dream Theater - Fatal Tragedy

Tom

I'm getting ready for this week's DT show in Antwerpen!!!  *horns*  ;D  ;)

NP> Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track: Surrounded

*Light to dark dark to light, light to dark dark to light. *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-10-03, 09:54:42
Quote from: bellanova on Tue, 2007-10-02, 18:32:38
Transatlantic

Bridge Across Forever

Stranger in Your Soul

*horns*

QuoteI'm getting ready for this week's DT show in Antwerpen!!!     

NP> Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track: Surrounded

*Light to dark dark to light, light to dark dark to light.

Mmmh ... Maybe you took a look at some recent setlists  ;)  ;D

NP DT - Blind Faith I would love to hear this one live even if I read that they really struggled with it on the SDOIT tour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 12:40:06
NP  Ian Bartlett: Parallel Universe Vocal  (on MySpace)

Ian, this is really great! You'v developed some music that is both highly original, cuts into the flesh, and rocks!

Great stereo effects too.

Roomies, we must support this talent. I know that Bluey and John are enthusiastic too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 15:17:39
NP  Andromeda: Extension Of The Wish  (debut)

This is a tremendous album. Vintage Swedish Metal! Johan Reinholdz had been working himself up for a long time before he handpicked his companions and recorded this classic album. The lyrics are also remarkably mature for a 20-year old. Well, he was on his way to university studies in philosophy. The singer is Lawrence Mackrory, and he does a great job too.

So much power, so much melody .... whew.

Unfortunately, Andromeda haven't been able to keep the flame quite as strong as it is here, but who knows what can come out of them again. I'm looking very much forward to their performance at Prog Power Scandinavia.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 16:52:04
NP  Andromeda: Arch Angel  (on Extension)

Don't miss this and the second half of Redemption's Something Wicked, guys.

Awesome! in the truest sense of the word  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-10-03, 18:36:15
Today:
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 18:48:12
So what is the new Riverside like? I've read some reviews where REM is considered inferior to SLS.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-03, 19:39:20
NP Beatles / Love

I had discarded this one as irrelevant at best, sacrilege at worst, but it did get rave reviews and as I stumbled across it for a bargain this weekend, I decided to give it a try. It's a very enjoyable and inventive Beatles "trip" and it all sounds very fresh and crisp. Really still waiting for those remasters of the old albums that are supposed to be in the pipeline...

Read today that they finally caved in to rehashing the old songs by others, Wu Tang Clan gets permission to sample While My Guitar Gently Weeps.. :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-10-03, 19:53:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 18:48:12
So what is the new Riverside like? I've read some reviews where REM is considered inferior to SLS.

Nicky.
It is definitely the 'darkest' part of the trilogy. Not only the lyrics, but it is also less melodious and heavier than the previous albums, but still absolutely Riverside. It's a great album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-03, 19:56:48
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-10-03, 19:53:01
It is definitely the 'darkest' part of the trilogy. Not only the lyrics, but it is also less melodious and heavier than the previous albums, but still absolutely Riverside. It's a great album.

I most certainly agree with you.  *horns*  ;D

NP> Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 23:42:07
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-03, 19:39:20
Read today that they finally caved in to rehashing the old songs by others

Didn't Michael Jackson have the copyrights for most Beatles songs? But I seem to remember that with all his court cases (in the States, you can get away with double premeditated brutal murder, if you have the money, and/or rub some political sore, re O.J.  :o ), he sold the rights, and to whom was that?

But disregarding all that wonderful Americana, the Beatles songs are great, and I really look forward to hearing some new exciting takes on them. I wonder what JM could make out of While My Guitar  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2007-10-04, 09:22:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-03, 23:42:07
Didn't Michael Jackson have the copyrights for most Beatles songs? But I seem to remember that with all his court cases (in the States, you can get away with double premeditated brutal murder, if you have the money, and/or rub some political sore, re O.J.  :o ), he sold the rights, and to whom was that?::)
The rights to the Beatles' songs is a complex issue, this is what Wikpedia says:

"In 1963 Lennon and McCartney agreed to assign their song publishing rights to Northern Songs, a company created by music publisher Dick James. The company was administered by James' own company Dick James Music. Northern Songs went public in 1965, with Lennon and McCartney each holding 15% of the company's shares whilst Dick James and the company's chairman, Charles Silver, held a controlling 37.5%. In 1969, following a failed attempt by Lennon and McCartney to buy the company, James and Silver sold Northern Songs to British TV company Associated TeleVision (ATV), from which Lennon and McCartney received stock.

In 1985, after a short period in which the parent company was owned by Australian business magnate Robert Holmes à Court, ATV Music was sold to Michael Jackson for a reported $47 million (trumping a joint bid by McCartney and Yoko Ono), including the publishing rights to over 200 songs composed by Lennon and McCartney.

A decade later Jackson and Sony merged its music publishing businesses. Since 1995, Jackson and Sony/ATV Music Publishing have jointly owned most of the Lennon-McCartney songs recorded by The Beatles. Sony later reported that Jackson had used his share of their co-owned Beatles' catalogue as collateral for a loan from the music company. Meanwhile, Lennon's estate and McCartney still receive their respective songwriter shares of the royalties. (Despite his ownership of most of the Lennon-McCartney publishing, Jackson has only recorded one Lennon-McCartney composition himself, "Come Together" which was featured in his film Moonwalker.)

Although the Jackson-Sony catalogue includes most of The Beatles' greatest hits, four of their earliest songs had been published by one of EMI's publishing companies prior to Lennon and McCartney signing with Dick James — and McCartney later succeeded in personally acquiring the publishing rights to "Love Me Do", "Please Please Me", "P.S. I Love You" and "Ask Me Why" from EMI.

Harrison and Starr did not renew their songwriting contracts with Northern Songs in 1968, signing with Apple Publishing instead. Harrison later created Harrisongs, which still owns the rights to his post-1967 songs such as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Something". Starr also created his own company, called Startling Music. It holds the rights to his two post-1967 songs recorded by The Beatles, "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden".

The Beatles are one of the few major artists who have not released their recorded catalogue through online music services (for example; iTunes, Napster, etc.). Apple Corp's dispute with Apple Computers (the owners of iTunes) over the use of the name "Apple" has played a particular part in this. An uneasy truce between the two companies broke when Apple Computers opened the iTunes Store, after which Apple Corp sued Apple Computers. This was resolved in February 2007, with Apple Computer owning the Apple name but licensing it back to Apple Records."

So Weeps doesn't belong to Jackson but to the Harrison estate who have allowed for the sampling.

QuoteBut disregarding all that wonderful Americana, the Beatles songs are great, and I really look forward to hearing some new exciting takes on them. I wonder what JM could make out of While My Guitar  ::)
The song entitled Gently Weeps features Dhani Harrison the son of George Harrison and Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante on acoustic and guitar respectively and has a rap vocal. It's not a cover as such. It will appear on the Clan's new album 8 Diagrams scheduled for release in December.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2007-10-04, 09:30:35
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2007-10-04, 09:22:57
"The Beatles are one of the few major artists who have not released their recorded catalogue through online music services (for example; iTunes, Napster, etc.). Apple Corp's dispute with Apple Computers (the owners of iTunes) over the use of the name "Apple" has played a particular part in this. An uneasy truce between the two companies broke when Apple Computers opened the iTunes Store, after which Apple Corp sued Apple Computers. This was resolved in February 2007, with Apple Computer owning the Apple name but licensing it back to Apple Records."

And that was the occasion where the long awaited remasters were announced:

Beatles remasters in the works
Neil Aspinall, the managing director of the Beatles' company Apple, revealed that the group is making plans to digitally remaster its back catalogue. The fab four fan website whatgoeson.com reported that last week during his testimony against Apple Computers in London, Aspinall told the court that, "We're remastering the whole Beatles catalog, just to make it sound brighter and better and getting proper booklets to go with each of the packages."

Aspinall added that the company is planning to have the entire catalogue revamped before finally making the albums available online: "I think it would be wrong to offer downloads of the old masters when I am making new masters. It would be better to wait and try to do them both simultaneously so that you then get the publicity of the new masters and the downloading, rather than just doing it ad hoc."

So far none of the group or solo catalogues are available for legal downloading online. The Beatles' catalogue was first released on CD in 1987 and 1988.

Two recent collections, 1999's Yellow Submarine Songtrack and 2003's Let It Be... Naked, were the first new releases featuring completely remixed versions of Beatles classics. There's no word whether the group's other albums will also receive new mixes as well.

Last week, the Beatles' company and Apple Computers, gave closing arguments during the latest bout in the trademark battle over the specifics of the "Apple" name and logo. The fab four filed suit over two years ago after Apple Computers launched their iTunes Music Store, and claimed that the online music service broke the 1991 agreement that prevents the computer company from using its trademark for products "whose principal application is music."

Neil Aspinall, who went to grammar school with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, started out as the Beatles' roadie in 1962. He is the one person to have never left the Beatles employment since their days clubbing around Liverpool. He has been Apple's managing director since 1973.

Bring 'em on! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-04, 10:11:35
Jackson Browne - Rosie  A good old classic rock ballad

As we say in french, "un peu de tendresse dans ce monde de brutes" ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-04, 11:10:25
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-04, 10:11:35
Jackson Browne - Rosie  A good old classic rock ballad

Yeah, the Brownes have something special about them, don't they (also without the e)?


> As we say in French, "un peu de tendresse dans ce monde de brutes" ...

That's what your President Chirac had as motto, with all his paramours, Bupie.


NP  Robbie Robertson: Unbound  (on Contact and repeat)

Great song - mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-04, 12:16:33
Just a few hours to go and we'll be driving (the four of us) to Antwerp, Belgium!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP> Dream Theater - SFAM

Track: Beyond This Life

*horns* *horns* *horns* &  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-04, 12:44:41
NP  Slipknot: The Subliminal Verses

NU-metal, related to Korn and Linkin Park.

Rather strenuous listening initially, but purposeful, exciting, and well crafted.

I expect it's quite enjoyable after some spins. (Not recom for Caps and Bupies.)

They're a multiplatinum name in the States.

"If it's sometimes a chore to get past Slipknot's stratified shock-rock shtick, Iowa's nouveau metal-mongers take the occasion of their third album proper to prove there's a genuinely restless, undeniable musical juggernaut beneath the horror-show masquerade. Producer Rick Rubin has honed their modern metal assault to a fine edge here, tempering it with a compelling sense of dynamics missing from all too many similar heavy forgings in the bargain. But credit the band with hammering together the solid foundations of what stands as their best album to date, a collection that succeeds by--surprise--reverting to more traditional song-forms and occasionally operating at something other than a relentless fevered pitch."  Jerry McCulley, Amazon  (excellent reviewer btw)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-10-04, 13:35:49
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-04, 12:16:33
Just a few hours to go and we'll be driving (the four of us) to Antwerp, Belgium!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP> Dream Theater - SFAM

Track: Beyond This Life

*horns* *horns* *horns* &  *horns*  ;D

Please let us now how it was the minute you get home tonight! ;D I will be seeing DT next tuesday in Rotterdam. I can't wait!

NP: DT - The Ministry Of Lost Souls

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-05, 09:55:49
NP  Spiral Architect: A Sceptic's Universe

A masterpiece. Wow!

Does anybody here know this group?

For a moment in prog history, some of the greatest Norwegian jazz/rock/heavy musicians got together and made this very extraordinary album. To give you a pic, if you would take the wildest parts of DT and make an album of them, that would be a bit like ASU.

So for a Captain, it sounds like bonk, scratch, scream, yowl, pull your cat's tail   ;D

For me, it's exciting and uplifting. (Something wrong with me?   :D )

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-05, 14:11:29
NP  Saga: Worlds Apart

Rocks like crazy  *horns*

I like Saga even more than Rush (both Canadian), and this is prob their best effort.

Hey Uncle Rocky (or Paco senior), I need some more Saga albums .......

Bupsie, I just checked your LP. You're a succor for Toto and Rush, but you seem to have missed Saga. Off to the CD-store with you again!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-05, 14:55:51
I couldn't resist.  :-\
At last night's concert i bought a few items. Wallet not happy, wife not happy (with a blink  ;)) but me...veryy happy!  ;D

NP> Dream Theater - Official Bootleg, demo series: Falling Into Infinity

Track: Anna Lee

Falling Into Infinity as it should have been recorded.  *horns*

Man, i always knew that that period in time was rough for DT but reading the linear notes in the booklet made me realise that we are very fortunate that DT is still around us.  :-\  *horns*
They had some pretty rough rides back then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-10-06, 01:20:36
Today (or should I say yesterday?) I played these two albums:

Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Kaipa - Kaipa


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-06, 11:02:07
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-06, 11:44:06
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-06, 11:02:07
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle  *horns*

And with that, Teunis you started a new era in the Now Playing Thread section: Page 200! Well done folks.  *horns*

NP> Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track: Panic Attack

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-06, 12:13:10
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-06, 11:44:06
And with that, Teunis you started a new era in the Now Playing Thread section: Page 200! Well done folks.  *horns*
Wow, it's an honour, didn't do that on purpose ;).

Thinking what to play next, what about my favourite Arena album 'Contagion'? YES!

Arena - Contagion

1. Witch Hunt  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-10-06, 14:26:30
A.C.T - Silence
02. Puppeteers


It's always great to listen to this cd, there's no filler tracks on this album.
Pure brilliance!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-10-06, 19:08:50
Dream Theater - Images And Words
01. Pull Me Under

I like this, but it's not near as good as what Dream Theater would become later.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-10-06, 21:05:49
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
02. This Dying Soul

I really need to get in a certain mood to like this album, it's a very difficult album. But I am in that mood right now!!! *horns*
RHAAAAAAAA!!!!
LOL

But this is obviously more pointed towards the metal heads or/and the youth that wants to provoke. Which is why I didn't really like it at first.
Very adrenaline driven prog METAL, and good too.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-07, 11:47:19
NP  Pallas: The Dreams Of Men

I just don't understand why you guys aren't as enthusiastic about this album as I am. It has everything that a proggie loves.

Every single song on it is a treasure trove.

These guys deserve to be BIG.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-10-07, 15:10:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-07, 11:47:19
NP  Pallas: The Dreams Of Men

I just don't understand why you guys aren't as enthusiastic about this album as I am. It has everything that a proggie loves.

Every single song on it is a treasure trove.

These guys deserve to be BIG.

Nicky.

Yeah I know. It's a good album, and I've seen them live once, they are great!
But at the moment there's so much greatness being released that it's hard to get by. But Pallas is on my wishinglist.

Gazpacho - Night

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 11:17:44
NP  Dream Theater: Train Of Thought

Talking about depth, these guys have it too. Everything they do is permeated with their Genius.

This album is on the heavy side, which makes it more difficult than other DT stuff, but it's just as overwhelmingly great.

James is also very experimental with his expression here. Great, Jamie, you've won our hearts now.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-08, 14:53:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-05, 14:11:29
NP  Saga: Worlds Apart
Bupsie, I just checked your LP. You're a succor for Toto and Rush, but you seem to have missed Saga. Off to the CD-store with you again!

Nicky.

Well, my liking for Rush is very moderate : they are far from being one of my favorite bands, to be honest.

I had one Saga album loooooooooooooooong ago ... and guess what, it was Wordl Apart  ;) but it didn't make a big impression on me. I just vaguely remember the song On the Loose. I will give the band another try, promised.

NP Marillion - Assassing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 15:45:02
Kamelot - One Cold Winter's Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 15:49:10
NP  Dredg: El Cielo

Great! Thanks for reminding me how good they are, Tom.

I guess one could call this genre "heavy Gregorian".

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 16:04:48
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-08, 14:53:10
I had one Saga album loooooooooooooooong ago ...

Don't brag, Bupsie, you're not that old (read: wise). Tellya, the next ten years:  *horns*

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-08, 14:53:10
... and guess what ...

Hm, let's see, it could be, hm, ....... Saga (self-titled), or ....... Images At Twilight (have that one myself), or ...... Silent Knight, or (and here it comes:)

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-08, 14:53:10
it was Worlds Apart  ;)

OK!

> I just vaguely remember the song On the Loose

Actually the best song is Wind Him Up imo. Great song!


NP Marillion - Assassing

Betcha!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-10-08, 16:44:06
LOL @ Nicky! :D

I played Frost - Milliontown this morning.
Still blown by the skills of the participants, especially John M and Jem G.
Black Light Machine has to be one of my favourite songs.
And Milliontown (the song) one of my favourite epics!

I also played Spock's Beard - Snow
Yeah, very rocking. Good.

At the moment I'm not playing anything, I'm trying to concentrate on my schoolwork...

Bloody forums...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-10-08, 17:00:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 16:04:48

NP Marillion - Assassing

Betcha!

Nicky.

Actually, I was thinking of you when I picked this one ... my friend  ;)

NP Jethro Tull - Too old to rock 'n' roll, too young to die  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-10-08, 19:07:05
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-10-08, 19:40:58
Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
03. You Are Loved

Very nice Pop/Rock.
Sometimes one has to take distance from something you like so much (prog in this case) to keep it fresh. And this is an excellent choice.
Very positive optimistic melodic Pop/Rock.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-10-08, 22:05:35
The new Nightwish album, it's magnificent!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 11:28:05
NP  Dream Theater:  Lifting Shadows Off A Dream

What a treat! Amazing song!

Just realising how great their earlier albums are.

What's When Dream And Day Unite like? Is it worth getting? I'm a bit reserved, because for me, Jamie is the singer of DT. But let me hear your opins, guys.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-10-09, 11:45:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 11:28:05
NP  Dream Theater:  Lifting Shadows Off A Dream

What a treat! Amazing song!

Just realising how great their earlier albums are.
Awake is a brilliant album!!

QuoteWhat's When Dream And Day Unite like? Is it worth getting? I'm a bit reserved, because for me, Jamie is the singer of DT. But let me hear your opins, guys.
Heard their debut once I think, didn't do it for me. Bupie said
QuoteWDADU : good debut album with lot of promises but, all in all, it's just an average heavy metal album IMHO
in the evolving thread in your listening profile (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=990.msg23829#msg23829).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-10-09, 12:17:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 11:28:05
What's When Dream And Day Unite like? Is it worth getting? I'm a bit reserved, because for me, Jamie is the singer of DT. But let me hear your opins, guys.

Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-10-09, 11:45:01
Heard their debut once I think, didn't do it for me..

Nicky, When Dream And Day is very different from the later DT-albums, mainly because of the singer back in those days, Charlie Dominici. I honestly find his performance a bit lacking, it's as if he sings way above his range most of the time. However, the music is great (duh, it's DT we're talking about) and if you're really interested in DT and where they come from musically, you should pick up a copy.

If you're interested in the album with James Labrie on the vocals, you should once again check out www.ytsejamrecords.com. There you can order a DVD entitled 'When Dream And Day Reunite'. This is a live DVD from the 15th anniversary of When Dream And Day Unite. They played a 'regular' show (a 3-hour set with a 15 minute intermission in between) and after the intermission they played the whole album start to finish with some added and altered bits. The DVD doesn't contain the whole show, but only the When Dream And Day Unite part. I have it and I highly recommend it to every DT-fan.

You can see a song (Only A Matter Of Time) from that DVD here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJbd3QQlpcQ

Hope that helps!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-09, 18:17:32
Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-09, 18:20:45
The Daniel Gildenlöw sample of Ayreon.

Sounds very good to me.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-09, 19:22:28
TonyMac - Portable Sounds
01. One World

LOL, nice music. Hip-Hop/Rock, very fresh.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-09, 21:04:34
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-09, 18:17:32
Circus Maximus - Isolate

Are you playing that album?  :o

Never thought you liked such heavy albums. Amazing.  :D
Well? Like it?  ;)

NP> Arena - The Visitor

Track: Enemy Without

*shiversssss  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-10, 00:23:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-10-09, 12:17:41
Hope that helps!

Thanks, Tom. On your recom, I've put Reunite on my shopping list. Expect it to be great.


NP  DT: Awake  (on repeat)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-10-10, 20:50:28
About Circus Maximus - Isolate:
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-09, 21:04:34
Are you playing that album?  :o

Never thought you liked such heavy albums. Amazing.  :D
Well? Like it?  ;)
Well eh .... Yes and no. The heavier stuff lacks somewhat melody, so little enthusiasm from me. I do like the 'ballads' on this album though.
I do like heavy albums so now and then, as long as it is melodious. Like Ayreon's 'Flight of the Migrator', Star One, Shadow Gallery and what I played today:

Amaran's Plight - Voice in the light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-10-10, 20:54:44
Kinks - Lola ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-10, 20:56:38
Heintje: Oma so lieb  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-10, 21:51:37
Appel's Lola...okay, i can live with that. Great song.

But...


..

Heintje?????  ???  ???  ???

That makes me cry a bit.  ;)

NP>

The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil

Track: [disc 1 - 03 ] Trading My Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-10, 21:56:27
And you're even in the age when one still has Omas, Maddox.

Mine looks kindly down upon me from the heavens (oh, Oma, so lieb) - well not so kindly right now:


NP  Opeth: Ghost Reveries  *horns*  (Oma, you didn't see that)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-10-10, 22:07:21
Sonata - Destruction Preventer 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-10, 22:23:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-10, 21:56:27
And you're even in the age when one still has Omas, Maddox.

Mine looks kindly down upon me from the heavens (oh, Oma, so lieb) - well not so kindly right now:


NP  Opeth: Ghost Reveries  *horns*  (Oma, you didn't see that)

Nicky.

LOL :D

I'm listening to...
Nothing actually...

Today on my mp3 player it was:
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

Rocking! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 09:56:09
Dark Tranquillity - fiction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-11, 11:39:27
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-10, 21:51:37
Appel's Lola...okay, i can live with that. Great song.


Indeed. I saw them live at "La fête de l'humanité" (a big annual  feast organized by the French communist party) back in, hu, 1992 (?) and they were really good. Ray Davies is a great frontman.

NP - The Kinks - Celluloïd heroes   A bit of proggy influences on this one
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:15:10
As I Lay Dying - An Ocean Between Us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:28:13
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 09:56:09
Dark Tranquillity - fiction

This is much more to my taste than Kinks. DT (they even have initals that point upward) have a lot to offer. One can hope that they'll be a bit more sparing on the thrash and evolve their melody some more. That usually comes with age, as long as they stick together.

Kinks were always living in the shadows of Beatles and Who. Do they really have anything to offer beyond B & W?


NP  DT: Awake

This one simply becomes better and better (and more addictive)  *horns*

I have to agree with you eventually, Maddox ...... (not on your spelling though)  ;D

But at this point of DT's evolution it became clear that Kevin couldn't stay; you hear that particularly on the "appendix", Space-Dye Vest, which is basically Kevin's song. Jordan was a convincing improvement for DT.

I also experience that Jamie must have had a hard time vying with such powers as JP and MP. Fortunately he had the b* to hold out, because for me now DT simply wouldn't be DT without Jamie. (I agree with you there too, M).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:38:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:28:13
I also experience that Jamie must have had a hard time vying with such powers as JP and MP. Fortunately he had the b* to hold out, because for me now DT simply wouldn't be DT without Jamie. (I agree with you there too, M).

Nicky.


Yep, he's a long way from the best singer about but he IS the best singer for DT

NP - Stranglers - Black & White
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:41:31
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:38:52
NP - Stranglers - Black & White

I thought that was Michael Jackson's song, Johnny.

Would Stranglers be a worthy addition to a prog collection?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 13:11:12
Sentenced - The Funeral Album

also played Pallas - Sketches earlier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2007-10-11, 13:17:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:41:31
I thought that was Michael Jackson's song, Johnny.

Would Stranglers be a worthy addition to a prog collection?

Nicky.

Mmmmm....Check them out before committing any cash. ;) You will most likely love 'em or hate 'em! To start with i'd recommend Black & White (3rd Album) or Suite XVI, the latest one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 13:36:59
To Die For - Wounds Wide Open
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 17:09:37
Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never Came
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-10-11, 19:43:25
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
03. Anesthetize

Love it!!!


-Lientje  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:24:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 12:28:13


I have to agree with you eventually, Maddox ...... (not on your spelling though)  ;D



If you think my spelling is bad, you should take a look at my twin brother.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:26:49
Oh, ehm....(nicky-style): ;D

NP> Arena - Contagiön

Track: 02 - An Angel Falls

*horns* *horns* *horns* ;)



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:38:18
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:24:48
If you think my spelling is bad, you should take a look at my twin brother.  :P

Is he also spelled badly?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:45:48
NP  DT: Lifting Shadows Off A Dream

Unbelievably good song  *horns*

I just noticed, on your flasher, Maddox, that it's the name of their biography.

I must have heard Awake twenty times the last few days. I simply can't get enough of it.

Also JP's wonderful slow-starting solo on Lie, oh man, where did he get it from?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:57:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:45:48
NP  DT: Lifting Shadows Off A Dream

Unbelievably good song  *horns*

I just noticed, on your flasher, Maddox, that it's the name of their biography.

I must have heard Awake twenty times the last few days. I simply can't get enough of it.

Also JP's wonderful slow-starting solo on Lie, oh man, where did he get it from?

Nicky.

Am curious what you think of the two pearls in the end. Scarred and Space Dye Vest are breathtaking.  *horns*

Just a humble opinion.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 23:06:35
See, that's just the thing, Maddox: I don't find that SDV holds the standard. I actually skip it now and go to 6:00, sometimes jump out of that one too. The rest of Awake is sheer brilliance. Nothing longdrawn. I've rarely experienced that with (almost) a whole album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-10-11, 23:29:29
I wanted to listen to some Dead Reckoning songs, but after hearing Damian nailing those "mac" songs, I won't bother...  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-10-12, 00:32:53
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2007-10-11, 23:29:29
I wanted to listen to some Dead Reckoning songs, but after hearing Damian nailing those "mac" songs, I won't bother...  :-\

I thought Damian was beyond excellent at summers end, as you said totally nailed the 'mac' stuff, I really hope he will stay with them now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 09:55:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 23:06:35
See, that's just the thing, Maddox: I don't find that SDV holds the standard. I actually skip it now and go to 6:00, sometimes jump out of that one too. The rest of Awake is sheer brilliance. Nothing longdrawn. I've rarely experienced that with (almost) a whole album.

Nicky.
:o 6:00 is the perfect opener and Space-Dye Vest is a beautiful, melancholic close of the album, for me DT's best "ballad" ever! Indeed breathtaking as maddox says. Scarred is a gem too!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-11, 22:45:48
NP  DT: Lifting Shadows Off A Dream

Unbelievably good song  *horns*
That is for me actually the contender for weak spot on the Awake album, together with Innocence Faded :-\

Curious thing Nicky, how we share our admiration for this DT album but are so divided on these tracks!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:48:50
Maybe some of the differerence, Erik, lies in my experiences as a guitarist. I played lead guitar in a couple of groups in my high school years - yeah, guys, this old geezer actually once stood and plonked out some riffs on his Fender (smoked a lot of spicy stuff in those days too) - and that heightened my sensitivity to guitar specialities.

There are lots of great guitarists around today, we should really be grateful for that. I think a lot of us who have tried a bit ourselves are more attentive to fine details than most other people, and I myself have come to the point where I see John Petrucci as a very special guitarist, even within this very dignified society, yes, admittedly, as primus inter pares.

And, getting to the point, I experience him as particularly poetic on Lifting Shadows. And it's one of Jamie's finest moments too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:56:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:48:50
Maybe some of the differerence, Erik, lies in my experiences as a guitarist. I played lead guitar in a couple of groups in my high school years - yeah, guys, this old geezer actually once stood and plonked out some riffs on his Fender (smoked a lot of spicy stuff in those days too) - and that heightened my sensitivity to guitar specialities.
*horns* Cool! Never really played an instrument myself.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:48:50
And, getting to the point, I experience him as particularly poetic on Lifting Shadows. And it's one of Jamie's finest moments too.
I see, I shall relisten to the track bearing this in mind and with (even more than usual) ear for detail!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:58:04
And I'm just listening to Space-Dye Vest again, being more attentive.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 11:04:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 10:58:04
And I'm just listening to Space-Dye Vest again, being more attentive.

Nicky.
That's what I like in a forum like this one, it's not just sharing common views, but also encountering interesting new views and perspectives from people who know what they're talking about!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 12:20:25
Yeah, Erik, I enjoy that too. I live in a country, Denmark, where people are nice, considerate, and beautiful, but very conservative (the last two characteristics being rather complementary in my experience, resistance shapes character). It's not a coincidence that I'm the only person in Denmark who's active here in the Room. I go into a big CD-store, meet the "prog expert", and the guy has never heard of Arena or Sieges Even; that sorta gives the picture.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-12, 12:32:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-12, 12:20:25
Yeah, Erik, I enjoy that too. I live in a country, Denmark, where people are nice, considerate, and beautiful, but very conservative (the last two characteristics being rather complementary in my experience, resistance shapes character). It's not a coincidence that I'm the only person in Denmark who's active here in the Room. I go into a big CD-store, meet the "prog expert", and the guy has never heard of Arena or Sieges Even; that sorta gives the picture.

Nicky.

Well... at least you have a "prog expert" at your record store...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-12, 15:21:57
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 09:55:08
That is for me actually the contender for weak spot on the Awake album, together with Innocence Faded :-\

Curious thing Nicky, how we share our admiration for this DT album but are so divided on these tracks!


I am also a big DT fan and LSOAD and Innocence Faded are my two favorite songs on Awake but again, I guess it's because I belong to the dark side of the Force (= easy listening poppy neo-prog) ...  ;D

Speaking of easy listening
NP Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith  Groovy bass and drums : perfect for hitting the dance floor after a few beers ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 15:41:23
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-12, 15:21:57
I am also a big DT fan and LSOAD and Innocence Faded are my two favorite songs on Awake but again, I guess it's because I belong to the dark side of the Force (= easy listening poppy neo-prog) ...  ;D
:D LOL!!

To underline that I'm not a heavy hardliner: I love the track These Walls on Octavarium!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-12, 18:26:33
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-10-12, 15:41:23

:D LOL!!

To underline that I'm not a heavy hardliner: I love the track These Walls on Octavarium!

My favorite song on Octavarium is Never Enough and I don't think it's the most poppy there. So maybe I am not completely lost for the prog cause ?   ???

NP Asia - The smile has left your Eyes  Finally, yes, I am definitively lost ...  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-10-12, 20:03:47
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2007-10-12, 00:32:53
I thought Damian was beyond excellent at summers end, as you said totally nailed the 'mac' stuff, I really hope he will stay with them now.
Me too :) Last time Thresholds singer bailed on them Damian toured with them and recorded an album (extinct instinct), I hope he will do the same again, but also stayes with the band.

But all in all I'm just VERY grateful I saw Threshold with Damian, at least once. It was magic seeing them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2007-10-13, 11:51:38
NP Genesis / Encore Series 2007: Amsterdam 01-07-07 / Los Endos *horns*

Goes very well with Now Reading Thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=244.msg24227;topicseen#msg24227)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-13, 15:10:27
Dream Theater - Score

Track: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

After that: Octavarium.

Both songs are blessed by the touch of the Octavarium Orchestra of Awe!  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-10-13, 18:21:36
NP  DT: Scenes From A Memory

I'm gonno run this one on repeat now. See if it grips me as much as Awake. JP (just playing and John Petrucci) Through Her Eyes  *horns*

Are you guys aware that this album is about reincarnation, btw a topic that I'v studied thoroughly.


BP  Manuel de Falla: Fire Dance

Great piece for piano solo. Has the Spanish spirit, a lot of changing, surprising rhythms, and other prog elements. Give it a run, guys.

When Uncle Rocky pours some grace upon me, I'll get the notes and have some fun working up the piece. When I see you guys, I'll play (some of) it for you - if you get me a cold beer.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:37:52
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2007-10-13, 11:48:56
NR Genesis: Chapter & Verse *horns*

Got it yesterday from the bookstore where I ordered it; a very good read so far (the Charterhouse years), this heavy volume is going to provide for many enjoyable reading hours! :P
I'm taking a little trip back... Just played disc 4 (their first demos) of the Archive 1967-1975 box  and will now proceed with From Genesis To Revelation. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:55:06
NP......The Watch - Primitive -02 - The Border

I'll be seeing The Watch in a couple of weeks and really looking forward to it. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-14, 14:52:29
Damian Wilson - Disciple - Brightest Way
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-10-14, 15:19:41
Erik Norlander - Seas of Orion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-14, 20:32:00
NP  Kamelot: Ghost Opera

Roy Khan is a fabulous singer, clearly one of the absolute best, but I have to say that I don't find that Kamelot is up to his standards. They're excellent, by all means, but not up to DT and SyX standards, and that's what a singer of Khan's talent merits. I actually find his previous group Conception more exciting.

But I'm happy to be contradicted.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-14, 20:38:00
The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-15, 15:58:35
Credo - Rhetoric
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-15, 20:36:40
Guns 'n Roses - Use Your Illusion pt II

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-10-15, 21:09:10
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-14, 20:38:00
The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil


What's your view on it?
Do you like it?


Today I was playing:
Genesis - Spot The Pigeon


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-15, 21:15:03
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-10-15, 21:09:10
What's your view on it?
Do you like it?


Today I was playing:
Genesis - Spot The Pigeon


-Paco

Well, Roine said on the Flower Kings site that it would be a trip back into the 70's. I fully agree with that. I doubt that there is any, well known, prog band arround that plays like that.
I like the album. But having said that i also must admit that i got the 'i heard this before'-feeling. Not a bad thing because it's a very decent album but not their best. Personally i like Paradox Hotel better.

But that doesn't mean a thing since i heard PH (no, not you  ;)) a trillion times and TSONE a couple of times.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 08:23:22
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-12, 15:21:57
NP Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith 

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-15, 20:36:40
Guns 'n Roses - Use Your Illusion pt II

Aaah... Guys, I like your musical taste!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:33:25
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick - 01 - Scarsick


This one keeps getting better and better
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:48:54
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 08:23:22
Aaah... Guys, I like your musical taste!  :)

God, a girl that likes my musical tastes : that's a première ! Very nice but also a little bit scary  :-[

NP Saxon - Princess of the night Dedicated to you, blue, but maybe I'm pushing my luck too far with this one ...  ???  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-16, 11:04:49
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:33:25
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick - 01 - Scarsick

This one keeps getting better and better.

I agree, John, this is a masterpiece, a repeat-album.

I like the last song best, Enter Rain, a real dark song that gets under my skin. What do you make of it, John?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:32:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-16, 11:04:49
I agree, John, this is a masterpiece, a repeat-album.

I like the last song best, Enter Rain, a real dark song that gets under my skin. What do you make of it, John?

Nicky.


Me? I like it all! I can see how you would like Enter Rain, personally I ADORE the first five tracks, individually they are great songs and together they flow superbly into each other (even when that flow is silence). There are odd CD's where the silence is almost as important as the Non Silent parts. This is one.


NP - Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick - 05 - Disco Queen.  I Soooooooo approve of crossing Disco with Prog Metal!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:37:19
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:48:54
God, a girl that likes my musical tastes : that's a première !
LOL! Really?  :o

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:48:54
God, a girl that likes my musical tastes : that's a première ! Very nice but also a little bit scary  :-[
What is scary about girls who like rock music?  ???

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-16, 09:48:54
NP Saxon - Princess of the night Dedicated to you, blue, but maybe I'm pushing my luck too far with this one ...  ???  ;)
Nope, why? It's a great song by a great band!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:42:00
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:37:19
What is scary about girls who like rock music?  ???


Add my Wife and Daughter to that list, Bluey. Both like Rock, and an awfull lot more I might add!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 16:14:02
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:42:00

Add my Wife and Daughter to that list, Bluey. Both like Rock, and an awfull lot more I might add!
Maybe Bupie should meet them, John.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 17:50:53
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-16, 16:14:02
Maybe Bupie should meet them, John.  ;)


At an Arena gig? Sounds like a great plan to me! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-16, 18:11:27
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 12:42:00
... and an awfull lot more I might add!

I.a. you, John, I hope.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-16, 18:24:32
Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-16, 20:48:56
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures

7. Great Ordeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Tue, 2007-10-16, 20:51:25
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-16, 20:48:56
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures

7. Great Ordeal

Steve Thorne is Quality!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-16, 21:24:24
Quote from: CompanyCroydon on Tue, 2007-10-16, 20:51:25
Steve Thorne is Quality!
I know Mick, top quality  ;) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-16, 21:59:47
Indeed, I need to buy it as soon as possible!

I was playing some old skool prog this evening:
Caravan - Waterloo Lily (1972)
1. Waterloo Lily

I was going to like it, but then this particulary lyric put me off:

Waterloo Lily's got enough to turn us all on
Got a bra to fit a car
A port upon her back you warm your feet on
A corset keeps her in
So when you pull a string it lets it all out
Lily Waterloo, Piccadilly blue

What the...

This shows how important lyrics are for my liking of music...
Deleted it right off my harddisk (glad I didn't buy without the try!)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-16, 22:02:16
After deleting now playing:

Canvas - Digital Pigeon
1. Dark Side Of The Sun

Good so far...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-16, 23:42:11
NP  Ten: This Heart Goes On  (on Myspace)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=115373167

Very beautiful  *horns*  Really surprised me, as I'd never heard of these guys before. This song reminds me somewhat of a fave from my youth, 10cc's I'm Not In Love. Yeah, guys, I can be very sentimental too   :-*

Anyone know bout this group?

Twas recomd to me by one of my very knowledgable prog friends.

Their latest album is The Twilight Chronicles from 2006 - which I'm gonna get!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-10-17, 10:45:39
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 17:50:53

At an Arena gig? Sounds like a great plan to me! ;D ;D ;D

Would be an occasion for me to go to England. It's been quite a while, mmmh, let's say 25 years  :-X

But wait a minute, John, didn't I read on your myspace page that you don't want children and still you have a daughter ... which is great of course (and even greater if she loves R'n'R).

So NP Genesis - Misunderstanding  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-10-17, 14:17:38
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-10-17, 10:45:39
But wait a minute, John, didn't I read on your myspace page that you don't want children and still you have a daughter

You did read that, we had always planned not to have kids too soon, if at all, but accidents happen. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-17, 16:57:15
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2007-10-17, 14:17:38
... but accidents happen.

It's strange, isn't it? Somehow through the years I'v accidentally poured a lot of beer down my throat  ;D

Nicy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-17, 17:04:10
John, you'd better be sure Sammi doesn't read it.
If she finds out that she is an accident and wasn't planned....


I'm playing the video of Fear Of A Blank Planet from Porcupine Tree on YouTube.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-17, 18:21:34
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-17, 17:04:10
John, you'd better be sure Sammi doesn't read it.
If she finds out that she is an accident and wasn't planned....


;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-17, 19:03:18
Now playing (especially for (but not limited to) poor Sammi):

Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
03. You Are Loved

This is what I want to say to you if I had one chance to speak to your heart:
You are loved, more than you could ever know!
This is what I want to say to you if I had one chance to tell you something:
You are loved, more than you can imagine!
Imagine...

For me personally, this brings a tear to my eyes for several reasons!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2007-10-17, 19:30:44
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-17, 17:04:10
John, you'd better be sure Sammi doesn't read it.
If she finds out that she is an accident and wasn't planned....


She knows.......I remind her often enough ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-17, 20:14:40
Riverside - Out Of Myself

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-17, 20:45:09
NP  Amaran's Plight: Voice In The Light  (on MySpace)

Agree with you guys: This is great music. Heavier than Shadow Gallery, more drive. Nick D and Gary W are top musicians, and this album is up to Spock and Shadow standards.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-17, 21:17:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-17, 20:45:09
NP  Amaran's Plight: Voice In The Light  (on MySpace)

Agree with you guys: This is great music. Heavier than Shadow Gallery, more drive. Nick D and Gary W are top musicians, and this album is up to Spock and Shadow standards.

Nicky.

It indeed is. Great album.  *horns*
I even begin to like Dc's voice better.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-17, 21:33:20
NP  Cryptic Vision: In A World  (on MySpace)

Also excellent. Kinda Kansas meets Spock's. Todd Plant's a fabulous singer, with a wide range of expression. He could'v become a big star with Eyewitness and Millennium, but he's the true musician and prefers to make great music with his CV pals.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-10-17, 21:52:29
WinterStrain - Sail 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-10-18, 10:01:00
Cornerstone - Human Stain/Once Upon Our Yesterdays/Two Tales of One Tomorrow - playing on shuffle

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-10-19, 19:12:46
Motorhead - No Sleep Till Hammersmith - 01 - Ace Of Spades.

Had a BAD day.....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-10-19, 19:13:26
Spock's Beard - Octane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-19, 20:08:42
Marillion - Lady Nina

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-20, 01:56:16
Marillion - Brave

Track: The Lap Of luxury

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-20, 16:15:12
Gazpacho - Night
Toto - Hydra

np: Sylvan - Presets

8. Cold Suns  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-20, 17:50:28
The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-20, 23:24:31
Ayreonotes.  8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-21, 00:43:10
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-10-21, 13:50:07
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Toto - Turn Back

np: Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery

3. Mystified  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-22, 13:22:58
Coheed & Cambria: Good Apollo

Masterpiece, on repeat  *horns*

Thrilling, highly original, lyrics deep and puzzling, like it should be with prog. Might sound surprising, but they remind me in many ways of Korn, another group I'm hot on.

But guys, it takes some effort, don't expect an immediate thrill.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2007-10-22, 16:02:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-22, 13:22:58
Coheed & Cambria: Good Apollo



So, is that.....

Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume One: From fear through the eyes of madness
OR
Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-22, 13:22:58
Masterpiece, on repeat  *horns*

That applies to both!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-10-22, 19:11:40
Pallas - The Dreams of Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-22, 21:18:45
Sieges Even - Paramount

Track: 01 - When Alpha & Omega Collide

First spin. Sounds pretty good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-10-22, 22:36:37
Strange Hobby - Strange Hobby 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 09:21:16
NP Pink Floyd / The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn [40th anniversary edition promo] / Disc 3 / Arnold Layne

With the compliments of EMI and www.progwereld.org  (http://www.progwereld.org) (contest) I received a nice promo copy of this reissue yesterday. I already owned the album, but a very welcome addition to my collection nonetheless because of disc 3, since I did not have the first Floyd singles and B sides. And now I also have both the stereo and mono version of the album itself. Let's see how different they are!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 13:59:03
NP  Dream Theater: Scenes - Finally Free

Pretty dramatic, to say the least.

I still haven't figured whether Nicholas is Victoria or the killer. What's you guys' take on it?

I'm beginning to like Scenes as much as Six Degrees and the rest.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:16:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 13:59:03

I still haven't figured whether Nicholas is Victoria or the killer. What's you guys' take on it?

Nicky.

NP - Dream Theater - Through her Eyes

"I am learning all about my life by looking through her eyes" ... Giving you a clue, Nicky ?  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:26:59
NP>

Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 09:21:16
NP Pink Floyd / The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn [40th anniversary edition promo regular non-winners version] / Disc 1/ Matilda Mother



Good idea.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:38:11
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2007-10-22, 16:02:50
So, is that.....

Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume One: From fear through the eyes of madness
OR
Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow

You're a man of extremes, Johnny. Either you say virtually nothing (prob while you're drinkin the beer), or you really get into the talkin business (prob after the beer's been downed)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:40:28
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 09:21:16
NP Pink Floyd / The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn [40th anniversary edition promo] / Disc 3 / Arnold Layne

Looks like we have another big Floyd fan here.

I have to have Piper in my CD collection, but I must admit to not listening to it often anymore. Long way from Piper to Dark Side.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:17:40
WASP - The Crimson Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:20:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:40:28
Looks like we have another big Floyd fan here.
Yep! Guilty as charged :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:40:28
I have to have Piper in my CD collection, but I must admit to not listening to it often anymore. Long way from Piper to Dark Side.
It is, isn't it.. You could even say it's a different band. But relistening it now, it strikes me again as a captivating and unique album. 

As a further thought, I was wondering whether I should delve into Barrett's solo albums as well (Madcap Laughs, Barrett). From what I read on the internet I gather they're a delicate combination of genius and madness and I wonder if the admiration is more due to the myth surrounding Barrett as a person than the merits of the albums per se. Do you know them and if so what do you think of them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:34:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:40:28
Looks like we have another big Floyd fan here.

And here's another one!

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 14:26:59
NP>

NP Pink Floyd / The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn [40th anniversary edition regular non-winners version] / Disc 1/ Matilda Mother

Good idea.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:56:00
I bought Falling Into Infinity by Dream Theater today, so I'm giving it the spin.

07. Lines In The Sand

Yeah, it's not as bad as I initially thought. Of course I heard the album already (won't go into detail now), but to have it on disc is giving me the opportunity to listen to it more often and in better sound quality.

Can't say that my eyes are opened though. I consider it inferior to previous and following albums.
But I'm open for it of course!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:01:56
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:56:00
I bought Falling Into Infinity by Dream Theater today, so I'm giving it the spin.

07. Lines In The Sand

Yeah, it's not as bad as I initially thought.

>:( >:( >:(   Hey PH, let this song, if not the entire album, a chance to grow on you, please  :)

NP Dream Theater - Trial of Tears  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:06:02
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:01:56
>:( >:( >:(   Hey PH, let this song, if not the entire album, a chance to grow on you, please  :)

NP Dream Theater - Trial of Tears  *horns*
I second that, Bupie!

And Trial Of Tears is the majestic close of the album, this track alone already makes it worth the price of admission.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:06:32
Yeah Bupie!
That song is indeed very good!
I didn't know that Dream Theater featured guest singers. Doug Pinnick of King's X sings on that track (making it a bit less interesting to be honest...)

Take Away My Pain is playing now and it starts very nice (reminds me of Genesis).


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 17:42:11
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:20:24
As a further thought, I was wondering whether I should delve into Barrett's solo albums as well (Madcap Laughs, Barrett). From what I read on the internet I gather they're a delicate combination of genius and madness and I wonder if the admiration is more due to the myth surrounding Barrett as a person than the merits of the albums per se. Do you know them and if so what do you think of them?

NP  Syd Barrett: The Madcap Laughs

I'd say that this is an album for the devoted Floyd fan, interesting rather than enjoyable, so it's an album for Erik and Maddox.

Some of the songs are like Barrett's songs on Relics - Arnold Layne, See Emily Play, Bike - and some are more fanciful.

I'v never properly delved into Barrett's lyrics - guess one could get a lot of psychology and metaphysics out of that - think I'd need someone to point out some signs of genius there to get me going on it.

Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters were so kind as to put a lot of energy in the albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, as well as Barrett's manager Pete Jenner, and a guy called Malcolm Jones, who I don't know anything about.

But whatever he did seperately, he certainly was an important creative force for Floyd, both actively and passively.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:07:09
Toto - Toto (debut)
Jadis - Photoplay
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:09:53
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:34:53
And here's another one!


;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:24:25
NP  Korn: Korn  (from 2007)

Great stuff, guys, real far out  *horns*

Don't get why you weirdos don't dig it like I do.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:26:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:24:25
NP  Korn: Korn  (from 2007)

Great stuff, guys, real far out  *horns*

Don't get why you wierdos don't dig it like I do.

Nicky.

Well, i must admit that there is one song of them that i like. Freak On A Leash is pretty good and it has an amazing video.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:43:00
Well, then get some more of their stuff, Maddox. It's better than most of your marshmallows.

The Korn guys are great musicians, tellya.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:44:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 22:43:00
Well, then get some more of their stuff, Maddox. It's better than most of your marshmallows.

The Korn guys are great musicians, tellya.

Nicky.

It seems that Korn is reduced to three nowadays. Okay, will try more. But no promises.  ;)

NP> Pain Of Salvation - BE

One of the best prog/concept albums ever made.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 23:05:40
I don't really like Korn...
Their 'popular' provocative language and the lyrics aren't really that smart either (in my opinion).

So, sorry Nicky.
On this level it seems you're more stuck in provocating puberty than I am. ;)

Now playing:
Samples from Ayreon #7 (01011001)
That makes 20 minutes and 18 seconds.

I really like what I hear!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 23:25:21
OK, I'll admit that Korn's lyrics are rather shallow. But musically I consider that they're pushing the envelope in a very exciting way. And Jonathan is really upfront with his singing.

In most cases I'm very concerned about the lyrics, like you, Paco. But with Korn and Stone Temple Pilots I'm willing to make an exception, because their music is so fantastic.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 23:41:35
Lately I'm actively trying to be consequent in what I think, in my opinions, my mission, my aim and my vision.
Continuity makes for a strong peronality, Nicky.
But I don't reproach you, because of course I fail too. ;)

Now listening to those wonderful guitarsolos by Lori Linstruth, Arjen Lucassen and Michael Romeo!
And we'll have to wait till January 2008 to hear the whole thing!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 09:17:04
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:17:40
WASP - The Crimson Idol
Good idea!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 09:24:00
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 15:56:00
I bought Falling Into Infinity by Dream Theater today, so I'm giving it the spin.
Ah... one of the few Dream Theater albums I own (apart from "Images and Words", "Awake" and "Metropolis Part 2 - Scenes from a Memory") - and by far the most 'easy listening' they ever were!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 09:59:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 17:42:11
NP  Syd Barrett: The Madcap Laughs

I'd say that this is an album for the devoted Floyd fan, interesting rather than enjoyable, so it's an album for Erik and Maddox.

Some of the songs are like Barrett's songs on Relics - Arnold Layne, See Emily Play, Bike - and some are more fanciful.

I'v never properly delved into Barrett's lyrics - guess one could get a lot of psychology and metaphysics out of that - think I'd need someone to point out some signs of genius there to get me going on it.

Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters were so kind as to put a lot of energy in the albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, as well as Barrett's manager Pete Jenner, and a guy called Malcolm Jones, who I don't know anything about.

But whatever he did seperately, he certainly was an important creative force for Floyd, both actively and passively.

Nicky.
Thanks for that Nicky, confirms that I should at least check out Madcap. Thing is, I'm a completist and once I like something I end up wanting it all, so maybe the best thing for me is to track down the Crazy Diamond box set, after I've sampled some of the material and like it.

Especially remarkable that Gilmour put so much effort into Barrett's solo works, while he was Barrett's successor and not part of the initial band.

Yes, Barrett certainly was an important force for Floyd even after he had left, just listen to certain lyrics on Dark Side Of The Moon and of course Wish You Were Here!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:36:52
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 09:59:28
Thanks for that Nicky, confirms that I should at least check out Madcap.

Maybe the way to listen to it is to play just a few songs at a time and then really try to get into Syds world.

> Thing is, I'm a completist and once I like something I end up wanting it all, so maybe the best thing for me is to track down the Crazy Diamond box set, after I've sampled some of the material and like it.

I'm also very much a completist, but maybe not quite as much as you, Erik. With Floyd, I had to get all their official studio albums plus the solo albums. I have some of the concerts on CD, but I dont feel presently that I need more Floyd stuff. There's so much great stuff comin out constantly - DT, SyX, Redemption, excited bout Clive and Co's work toward the new album, and good old Percy has now also made a new album with Alison Krauss, which I'v heard should be fabulous.

> Especially remarkable that Gilmour put so much effort into Barrett's solo works, while he was Barrett's successor and not part of the initial band.

Shows what friendship meant to the band. Syd had reached the stage where things were drifting, so he needed the help of some good old friends.

> Yes, Barrett certainly was an important force for Floyd even after he had left, just listen to certain lyrics on Dark Side Of The Moon and of course Wish You Were Here!

Syd's spirit was there in every note that Floyd played.


NP  Redemption: The Origins Of Evil

Here's something you guys should treat yourselves to - power, melody, atmosphere, Ray Alder's singing mmmmm  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:56:36
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 23:41:35
Lately I'm actively trying to be consequent in what I think, in my opinions, my mission, my aim and my vision.

Very mature, Paco Bigtje.

> Continuity makes for a strong personality, Nicky.

Yup, but spontaneity and pure fun are also important.

> But I don't reproach you, because of course I fail too. ;)

OK, relieved, I was afraid that you were regarding me as profligate.

>Now listening to those wonderful guitarsolos by Lori Linstruth, Arjen Lucassen and Michael Romeo! And we'll have to wait till January 2008 to hear the whole thing!

Who's Lori, and what's this project?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 11:55:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:56:36Very mature, Paco Bigtje.
:-X

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:56:36Yup, but spontaneity and pure fun are also important.
Spontaneity is always good, you have to be consequent in that! ;)
But when it turns into impulsive thinking, you should be careful!
Pure fun with guidelines, Nicky.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:56:36OK, relieved, I was afraid that you were regarding me as profligate.
Nah, I love you (as a brother).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:56:36Who's Lori, and what's this project?
Lori Linstruth is a Swedish female guitar player who was the lead guitarist for Stream Of Passion (that was a project from Arjen "Ayreon" Lucassen, he played the rhythm guitar). I highly recommend Stream Of Passion to all people who like Ayreon and are not afraid for a bit of clever gothic approach.
This mentioned project however, is nothing less than the 7th Ayreon album!!

I was listening to a sample with the three aforementioned guitarists. And it sounds brilliant! Arjen Lucassen's guitarplaying is very much Gilmour-like and first I thought that John Mitchell was playing it (he has some Gilmour-touch too, you know).

At the moment I'm playing nothing yet. Just woke up. (holiday yay!)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 11:56:28
NP  Thrice: Vheissu (sic)

Since Uncle Rocky hasn't turned up, I'm picking up on stuff that was left a bit behind during the shopping spree.

Good stuff, slowly growing, a bit Dredg-like, heavier, Tom.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:00:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 11:55:54
Pure fun with guidelines, Nicky.

Yeah, stick to one woman iac; consequence of slip: Fatal Attraction Syndrome (FAS)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:04:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 11:55:54
... John Mitchell was playing it (he has some Gilmour-touch too, you know).

You're telling me that  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:06:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:04:02You're telling me that  :o

Hey! I do my homework too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:11:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 10:36:52
Maybe the way to listen to it is to play just a few songs at a time and then really try to get into Syds world.

> Thing is, I'm a completist and once I like something I end up wanting it all, so maybe the best thing for me is to track down the Crazy Diamond box set, after I've sampled some of the material and like it.

I'm also very much a completist, but maybe not quite as much as you, Erik. With Floyd, I had to get all their official studio albums plus the solo albums. I have some of the concerts on CD, but I dont feel presently that I need more Floyd stuff. There's so much great stuff comin out constantly - DT, SyX, Redemption, excited bout Clive and Co's work toward the new album, and good old Percy has now also made a new album with Alison Krauss, which I'v heard should be fabulous.
Yeah, I know, there's just too much good stuff to explore, both new releases ánd older stuff that was released before my own "release date". ;) As much as I may purchase, my album shopping list never really gets any shorter.

Actually I don't have many of the Floyd solo albums, only Waters' Amused To Death and Gilmour's On An Island. And I have heard Wright's Broken China. Barrett is on the check out list now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:51:14
I would say, get Dave's other two solo albums and Rick's too before anything else, Erik. Roger's Ca Ira is also a gem, quite special, as much musical as opera, but far more exciting than the Lloyd Webber stuff (for a proggie).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:53:01
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:55:15
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:53:01
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

How's your migraine, Maddox?

Btw, do any of you guys know anything about other Polish groups?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:57:15
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:11:21
As much as I may purchase, my album shopping list never really gets any shorter.

That's called progitis, Erik. We all have it  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:59:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:55:15Btw, do any of you guys know anything about other Polish groups?

Satellite
Collage
Peter Pan
Quidam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 13:49:34
Any of them as good as Riverside?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 13:50:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:57:15
That's called progitis, Erik. We all have it  ;D
I just wish it was more contagious and would infect my girlfriend as well, but alas. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 13:53:37
Appreciate that you have a girlfriend who's practical - good balance - like with Ms 007 and me. Me and money? Forget it!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 13:49:34
Any of them as good as Riverside?

Nicky.
I haven't listened to Riverside (yet - that's quite a confession to make here in the room, where there's all this talk about them... I will check them out eventually but have been held back a bit by all the hype surrounding them and the many Porcupine Tree and Anathema references in the reviews, do they add something new?). So I can't say how they compare to Riverside, but I would like to state that Collage, Satellite and Quidam are GREAT! I consider these to be amongst my all-time favourite albums:

Collage - Moonshine
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
Quidam - Quidam

Collage and Satellite are two sides of the same coin. Great neo-prog with wonderful melodies. Collage's final album Safe is also good, but definitely not the masterpiece that Moonshine is. I don't know their pre-Moonshine work. Still have to get the second Satellite album and the third is soon to be released. 

Turquoise (their eponymous debut) is also highly recommended (sort of a Quidam "lite"). Both have great female vocalists and make beautiful melodic neo-prog. Beware though that these bands both sing in Polish (I don't mind but some might) and have had several line up changes and therefore changes in sound as well, so start with their debuts.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:24:47
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07
I haven't listened to Riverside (yet - that's quite a confession to make here in the room, where there's all this talk about them... I will check them out eventually but have been held back a bit by all the hype surrounding them and the many Porcupine Tree and Anathema references in the reviews, do they add something new?).

Now, if I tell you, Erik, that Riverside remind me mainly of Floyd, although heavier, that might make the difference.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:49:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:24:47
Now, if I tell you, Erik, that Riverside remind me mainly of Floyd, although heavier, that might make the difference.

Nicky.
Of course that makes sense, since Porcupine Tree and Anathema also have a fair share of Floyd influences ::) Allrighty, moving Riverside upwards on my must check out list, together with the Floyd solo efforts you mentioned. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:55:37
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07I haven't listened to Riverside (yet - that's quite a confession to make here in the room, where there's all this talk about them... I will check them out eventually but have been held back a bit by all the hype surrounding them and the many Porcupine Tree and Anathema references in the reviews, do they add something new?).
Riverside is Porcupine Tree meets Opeth. Sort of. To be honest Riverside is (although I can appreciate it) not my cup of tea.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07Collage - Moonshine
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
Quidam - Quidam
I would say that the second disc of Satellite is much better than their first. "Evening Games" is one of the most melodic neo-prog I've ever heard. Beautiful!
I ordered it, but it's still not here.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07Collage and Satellite are two sides of the same coin. Great neo-prog with wonderful melodies.
Peter Pan is the third side of the coin. Same drummer, same brain.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:09:07Turquoise (their eponymous debut) is also highly recommended (sort of a Quidam "lite"). Both have great female vocalists and make beautiful melodic neo-prog. Beware though that these bands both sing in Polish (I don't mind but some might) and have had several line up changes and therefore changes in sound as well, so start with their debuts.
Interesting!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:56:36
Return thanks to you, Erik, just put Collage's Moonshine on my shopping list, had it recom'd by Paco earlier.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:00:46
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:55:37
Peter Pan is the third side of the coin.

I'd like to see your coin, Paco  ;D

Know how to keep a marsh monster occupied for hours? Giv'm a piece of paper on which there's written "Please turn over" on both sides  ;D

> Riverside is Porcupine Tree meets Opeth.

Sure you're not confusing Opeth with Pink Floyd, Paco?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:02:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:00:46Sure you're not confusing Opeth with Pink Floyd, Paco?
No, but now you mention it, I was confusing Porcupine Tree with Pink Floyd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:35:25
Now Playing:

Threshold - Dead Reckoning
03. Elusive


Yeah! *horns*
I'm rocking man!

Really great music with interesting lyrics!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:55:37
Riverside is Porcupine Tree meets Opeth. Sort of. To be honest Riverside is (although I can appreciate it) not my cup of tea.
Opeth up to and including the grunts? If so I think I'll pass...

QuoteI would say that the second disc of Satellite is much better than their first. "Evening Games" is one
of the most melodic neo-prog I've ever heard. Beautiful!
It's already high on my shopping list!

QuotePeter Pan is the third side of the coin. Same drummer, same brain.
Don't know it [the band]. Does it have great hook lines? :P
I have heard of a Dutch band called Peter Pan Speedrock but that's something completely different as te name already suggests ;)
So what's the fourth side of the coin?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:48:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 12:55:15
How's your migraine, Maddox?


It's getting better, thanks.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:56:49
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16Opeth up to and including the grunts? If so I think I'll pass...
There are some grunts, but that's for about 10%. The most is clean vocals, and these clean vocals sound very much like Mikael Akerfeldt's clean vocals.
In other words, the vocals are good!

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16It's already high on my shopping list!
Ah good!

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16Don't know it [the band]. Does it have great hook lines? :P
It's Satellite but with a harder edge, a bit rockier. It's catchy indeed. You'll like it.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16I have heard of a Dutch band called Peter Pan Speedrock but that's something completely different as te name already suggests ;)
LOL

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16So what's the fourth side of the coin?
I have no idea. The drummer with the difficult name has alot of inspiration, so maybe there's more coming out from this brain.

NP: still Threshold's Dead Reckoning
Fighting For Breath

I really love this band. I need some more of their albums. The 2004 album is also great. I think I'll get that next time!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:33:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 14:55:37
Riverside is Porcupine Tree meets Opeth. Sort of. To be honest Riverside is (although I can appreciate it) not my cup of tea.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:39:16
Opeth up to and including the grunts? If so I think I'll pass...

I don't know what Paco is up to here. Opeth and Riverside have about as much in common as Marilyn Manson and James LaBrie (not making any value judgements).

As far as I remember, there aint any growls on the three Riverside albums that I'v heard.

Erik, get Second Life Syndrome, and you'll be hearing a fine second-gen Floyd group, with their own sound.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:43:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:33:30
Erik, get Second Life Syndrome...
I suppose this is better than the 'Fatal Attraction Syndrome' you've mentioned before, Nicky?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:48:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:33:30
I don't know what Paco is up to here. Opeth and Riverside have about as much in common as Marilyn Manson and James LaBrie (not making any value judgements).
By the way, has anybody got (or listened to) the new Marilyn Manson album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:09:31
ehm...no.

Should i?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:26:30
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:48:42
By the way, has anybody got (or listened to) the new Marilyn Manson album?
Nope, but I do like his stuff sporadically (This Is The New Shit!).

Thanks, Nicky and Paco for the tips and pointers, eventhough it aggravates the shopping list thing!! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:29:59
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:48:42
By the way, has anybody got (or listened to) the new Marilyn Manson album?

Let's have a characterisation. I've heard it's far more mature then his earlier stuff.

Who's willing to stick his/her neck out?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:34:43
NP  Riverside: Second Life Syndrome (surprised?)

OK, I'll admit it's closer to Porcupine Tree than I remembered - and Opeth - more PT than Floyd, however more dynamic than the older PT stuff.

Where's the "growl"?

Worth having, for sure.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:43:01
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:43:05
I suppose this is better than the 'Fatal Attraction Syndrome' you've mentioned before, Nicky?  ;)

Only because you're not in it, Bluey  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:05:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:43:01
Only because you're not in it, Bluey  ;D

Nicky.

:o  ???

I thought she was one of the main characters?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:45:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:33:30I don't know what Paco is up to here. Opeth and Riverside have about as much in common as Marilyn Manson and James LaBrie (not making any value judgements).
Man! Nicky, did you do your homework?
Opeth and Riverside have more in common than Riverside and Pink Floyd!

I'd say: try before you buy and make your own view on it.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:48:27
Oh and I'm playing some nostalgia here.

No, that's not a band.
Well, maybe it is... but...

I found a Dutch website (http://www.oudetv.nl/) where I can view some episodes of old tv series.
Now playing:
De avonturen van Teddy Ruxpin
1. De schat van Grundo

Wonderful!! :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 20:13:38
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:45:01
Man! Nicky, did you do your homework?
Opeth and Riverside have more in common than Riverside and Pink Floyd!



I disagree.  ;)

Usually i don't categorize bands but Riverside is a perfect mixture of Opeth + Pink Floyd + Porcupine Tree = Riverside.  ;D
There is even a sample of Shine On of PF on one song of the latest album of Riverside.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 20:40:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:48:27I found a Dutch website (http://www.oudetv.nl/) where I can view some episodes of old tv series.
Now playing:
De avonturen van Teddy Ruxpin
1. De schat van Grundo

Wonderful!! :'(

Back then, they did so much more effort on an animated cartoon. Television was much more enjoyable than it is now.
Nowadays everything is far too "busy". Animated cartoons on tv were funny, educative, entertaining, exciting, full of adventure and often enriched with nice music and recognisable begin and end tunes. But today they're not funny, the opposite of educative, boring and often provocative.
Children are fed with bad television...


Teddy Ruxpin
2. Pas op voor de Mudblubs

:) :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 21:26:33
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 19:05:54
:o  ???

I thought she was one of the main characters?  ???

Yes, Maddox, a main character because of her absence.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 21:35:01
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:48:42By the way, has anybody got (or listened to) the new Marilyn Manson album?

Oh no... are you serious?
This dude is one of the most provocative species I've ever encountered.
Are we talking about that shock rock figure?

He is sick and I'm not going to listen to anything that he has released unless he came to himself and thinks about what he's done, burned his own cds and made a gospel album.
:D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 08:37:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 21:26:33
Yes, Maddox, a main character because of her absence.

Nicky.

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 08:50:53
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:09:31
ehm...no.

Should i?  ???
Maybe... I heard his latest album is far more 'grown up' - he now even has love songs and ballads!  :o  ;)

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:26:30
Nope, but I do like his stuff sporadically (This Is The New Shit!).
Yep... I like some of his old songs too (I'm a bit into this industrial sound they've got), but mainly for the music, not for the lyrics. (There we are again, Paco!  :) )

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:29:59
Let's have a characterisation. I've heard it's far more mature then his earlier stuff.

Who's willing to stick his/her neck out?

Nicky.
Well, obviously I haven't heard it (yet), that's why I was asking for someone's expertise... but this is probably the wrong forum for this.  ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 21:35:01
Oh no... are you serious?
This dude is one of the most provocative species I've ever encountered.
Are we talking about that shock rock figure?

He is sick and I'm not going to listen to anything that he has released unless he came to himself and thinks about what he's done, burned his own cds and made a gospel album.
:D ;D ;)
Yes, Paco, I am serious, but let me tell you that I don't like his image at all. As far as that is concerned I think you're right, it is sick indeed! However, it seems that the breakup with his old girlfriend and falling in love with a new girl did do him good (to some extent).  ;D

Still, apart from the image and the (sometimes really annoying) lyrics, the music is pretty good.
(Same as Ramstein, for example - listening to their singer drives me crazy, but the music rocks!  *horns* )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2007-10-25, 09:59:15
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 08:50:53
(Same as Ramstein, for example - listening to their singer drives me crazy, but the music rocks!  *horns* )
Rammstein and mr Manson are both pretty sick and it's really camp stuff, but I do find it enjoyable, it depends on the moment/mood (as with all music).

Well, different mood yesterday evening, played Nolan & Wakeman / Jabberwocky. Tremendous album that I hadn't played for too long. Will put on The Hound Of The Baskervilles soon again as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 10:23:00
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 08:50:53
Maybe... I heard his latest album is far more 'grown up' - he now even has love songs and ballads!  :o  ;)


Hmm, Marlyn Manson and love songs.  :-\

Not a combination i'd expected.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 10:24:55
Oh before i forget:

Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

Track: 02 - Rainbow Box

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2007-10-25, 10:33:58
Here's an overview of reviews of mr Manson's latest album on Metacritic (http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/marilynmanson/eatmedrinkme?q=manson).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 11:34:03
Thanks Erik, that did give some impressions. Now, what I'd like is for a roomie to relate this album to the music that we know and give us an indication of whether it belongs in a prog collection.


NP  Riverside: Second Life Syndrome

On repeat  *horns*

These Poles have really risen to world prog stardom. The immediate associations are PT and Floyd, but they sure wanna do their own thing, nobody's fool.

Convinced, Erik?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 11:48:40
The review of New York Times - who btw have some of the best reviewers in the world of albums, films and books:

MARILYN MANSON

"Eat Me, Drink Me"

(Interscope)

Once Marilyn Manson was the Antichrist superstar, the scourge of the moralistic, a proud magnet for controversy. Now, years later, he's a lovesick ghoul. "I kill myself in small amounts/in each relationship it's not/about love/Just another funeral," he sings in "They Said That Hell's Not Hot." It's one of the many songs on "Eat Me, Drink Me" that start out as rock dirges and build melodramatically from there. The songs were written, produced and performed with Tim Skold, the only other musician on the album. Despite some spooky background noises, the music leans toward a glam-gone-grim style, reverting to a sound that predates Marilyn Manson's past industrial-rock stomps.

Just because he's singing about love doesn't mean Marilyn Manson has turned into a nice guy. The closer he wants to get, the creepier he becomes. As a goth in good standing, he can't envision love without thinking about death. When a girl blows him a kiss in "Just a Car Crash Away," he "can already feel her worms eating my spine." He takes a particular delight in mutilation, for himself and others: "She'll never cover up what we did in a dress," he gloats in "Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides That Hand)," the album's snappiest song.

He must miss his days as a scourge. "The legends get older/But I stay the same/as long as you have less to say," he sneers. But actually, no one is angling for his old job, since it has been utterly diffused. Amid extreme Internet porn, hi-res videogame violence and real-world war, Marilyn Manson has become just another public deviant. JON PARELES


Looks like a nogo for a proggie. Nicky :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:00:08
Sieges Even - Paramount

After that: Dream Theater - Official bootleg: Falling Into Infinity [demo's]

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:13:02
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:00:08
Sieges Even - Paramount

What's your impression, Maddog? What's it like compared to their previous albums?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:31:04
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2007-10-25, 09:59:15Rammstein and mr Manson are both pretty sick and it's really camp stuff, but I do find it enjoyable, it depends on the moment/mood (as with all music).

I see your point, but still Manson is far more sick than Ramstein.
Manson is a Goth, he's in love with death. He's crazy about everything gore.
That's so much different than the Society-critic Ramstein. Ramstein are on the edge of insanity sometimes, but they're purpose is to bring problems in society to the surface.
Benzin, for example is a crazy song (very cool tho) about pyromania.
But of course, some of their songs are pretty scary... Mein Teil (about a guy who wants to be eaten up by a cannibal, because this causes him erotic pleasure. Based on a true story.)
This brings the question: how far can we go?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:44:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:13:02

Maddog?


::)

On topic: it's a bit less proggier but nonetheless a heck of an album. I don't consider it better than Navigating though. That one was simply awesome.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:57:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 11:34:03
Thanks Erik, that did give some impressions. Now, what I'd like is for a roomie to relate this album to the music that we know and give us an indication of whether it belongs in a prog collection.
Er... still haven't heard it, but I think whatever he ever recorded definitely doesn't belong to a prog collection - unless it is a collection of the 'weird & strange' maybe...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:13:20
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:31:04
I see your point, but still Manson is far more sick than Ramstein.
I totally agree, Paco, to explain myself a bit further: I don't own any Marilyn Manson albums nor do I consider getting any, just have a few tracks by him on the Matrix soundtrack albums (excellent btw). I do have Rammstein's Mutter however.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:37:59
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:44:57
On topic: it's a bit less proggier but nonetheless a heck of an album.

Thanks, Mad, looking forward to hearing it.

> ... Navigating ... That one was simply awesome.

Agree! Guys, if you dont have it yet: Gitit!

I'm having trouble figuring what SLS's bout. Any ideas?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:38:23
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:44:57
::)

On topic...

Sorry, Maddox - want to borrow my sign?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:44:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:37:59

I'm having trouble figuring what SLS's bout. Any ideas?

Nicky.


About two guys in one head.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:46:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:31:04
I see your point, but still Manson is far more sick than Ramstein.
Manson is a Goth, he's in love with death. He's crazy about everything gore.
That's so much different than the Society-critic Ramstein. Ramstein are on the edge of insanity sometimes, but they're purpose is to bring problems in society to the surface.
Benzin, for example is a crazy song (very cool tho) about pyromania.
But of course, some of their songs are pretty scary... Mein Teil (about a guy who wants to be eaten up by a cannibal, because this causes him erotic pleasure. Based on a true story.)
Paco, I'd just like to point out again that it's the music itself I like about both bands - neither their image, nor the lyrics. They're both pretty crazy, each in their own way, and I don't think I'd like to meet any of them in a dark street...  ;)

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:31:04
This brings the question: how far can we go?

-Paco
Oh... far! You wouldn't want to know... ever seen any of Rob Zombie's movies?! (Definitely TOO far!!) I prefer Rammstein and Marilyn Manson to that at any time!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:49:01
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:46:26

Oh... far! You wouldn't want to know... ever seen any of Rob Zombie's movies?! (Definitely TOO far!!)

Now you mention Rob Zombie, one of his movies, the remake of Halloween will be on the Dutch telly next week.  ;)

But that's way off topic of course.  :D

edit: Oh ehm...

(thanks Blue  ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:55:15
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:49:01
Now you mention Rob Zombie, one of his movies, the remake of Halloween will be on the Dutch telly next week.  ;)

But that's way off topic of course.  :D
Wow, you Dutch guys are quick!  :o This movie came to German cinemas only today!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:57:55
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 13:55:15
Wow, you Dutch guys are quick!  :o This movie came to German cinemas only today!

ehm....sorry. here too.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

I knew i had seen and read it somewhere and automatically assumed it would be shown on the Telly. But..

..

You're right. It's in the Cinemas since today.  :-[

Have i mentioned sorry?  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:02:22
No problemo, Maddox, I'll forgive you!  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:05:03
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:02:22
No problemo, Maddox, I'll forgive you!  :-*

*Phew.  ;D

(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_rose.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:23:23
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:05:03
(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_rose.gif)

Oooh, is that a rose? For me?? How sweet! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:31:51
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 12:00:08
After that: Dream Theater - Official bootleg: Falling Into Infinity [demo's]

Is it really worth the buy when you already have the regular FII ? Take your time for the answer, I don't want to interfer in your romance with Bluey  ;)

NP : DT - Prophets of War   *horns* Too bad they don't play this one on stage ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:34:09
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:31:51
Is it really worth the buy when you already have the regular FII ?

NP : DT - Prophets of War   *horns* Too bad they don't play this one on stage ...

It most definitely is. The album is indeed a bit more radio friendly but in the end it shows how good FII could have been.

And of course because the demo Metropolis Pt II.  *horns*

The track that is.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:46:11
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:34:09
It most definitely is. The album is indeed a bit more radio friendly but in the end it shows how good FII could have been.

And of course because the demo Metropolis Pt II.  *horns*

The track that is.  ;)

OK, that's the second album added on my shopping list in a few minutes  :P

NP - Kansas : Relentless from the LP Audio-Visions  Lend a ear on this song, girls and guys, any fan of melodic prog metal should like it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:13:49
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:31:51
Take your time for the answer, I don't want to interfer in your romance with Bluey  ;)

Dont believe this guy - he's FRENCH!


NP  Riverside: Voices In My Head

Quite different from SLS, dreamier.

This one actually reminds me of DeadSoulTribe, the rhythms, also very much of PT.

Excellent! Definitely!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:38:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:13:49
Dont believe this guy - he's FRENCH!
Or maybe he's a gentleman?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:46:54
The more a Frenchman acts the gentleman, the more he's on his way into the pants of the girlies  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:50:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:46:54
The more a Frenchman acts the gentleman, the more he's on his way into the pants of the girlies  ;D

Nicky.
There might be some truth in that...  ;D  -  Jacky???!!! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:52:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:13:49
Definitely!

Nicky.
I think the spelling of this word varies according to which nationality you are - my friend from the US always writes 'definately'.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:52:56
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:52:13
I think the spelling of this word varies according to which nationality you are - my friend from the US always writes 'definately'.  ;)

But American is 'wrong' English.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:53:46
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:52:56
But American is 'wrong' English.  ;)
Well, I didn't say her typing was right!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:30:06
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:53:46
Well, I didn't say her typing was right!  ;D

Bluey, i think it's time to reinstall your off-topic signature  ;)

And don't believe Wicky Nicky : you were absolutely right about this gentleman thing  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:36:18
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:53:46
Well, I didn't say her typing was right!  ;D

;D

Ahum what Bupie means to say with this:

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:30:06
Bluey, i think it's time to reinstall your off-topic signature  ;)

Is this:

NP> Shadow Gallery - Room V SE.

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:51:24
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:30:06
Bluey, i think it's time to reinstall your off-topic signature  ;)

Wait a minute... here it is!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:53:31
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:30:06
And don't believe Wicky Nicky : you were absolutely right about this gentleman thing  ;D
Nice grin, Bupie, you almost had me believing you.  ;)

Watch it - if the corners of your mouth meet on the back of your head, the top half of your head will fall off!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 18:34:50
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 15:52:13
I think the spelling of this word varies according to which nationality you are - my friend from the US always writes 'definately'.  ;)

Well, send her back to grammar school, Bluey. There's definitely only one way of spelling it (correctly):

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)

def·i·nite·ly /ˈdɛfənɪtli/ Spelled Pronunciation [def-uh-nit-lee]
–adverb
1. in a definite manner; unambiguously. 
2. unequivocally; positively. 
–interjection
3. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation): Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely! 
[Origin: 1575–85; definite + -ly]

—Synonyms 1. See clearly. 2. absolutely, certainly.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.

Btw this is an area where nobody in the Room can compete with me - well, Keith, maybe  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 19:21:24
NP  Ten: The Essential Collection 1995-2005 - The Ballads

I simply cant get why this band isnt a big hit among Arena fans.

These ballads are extraordinarily melodic, full harmonies, full sound, terrific guitars, and Gary Hughes is a very expressive singer.

So, guys, off to the CD-store with you .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 21:44:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 18:34:50
Well, send her back to grammar school, Bluey. There's definitely only one way of spelling it (correctly):

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)

def·i·nite·ly /ˈdɛfənɪtli/ Spelled Pronunciation [def-uh-nit-lee]
–adverb
1. in a definite manner; unambiguously. 
2. unequivocally; positively. 
–interjection
3. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation): Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely! 
[Origin: 1575–85; definite + -ly]

—Synonyms 1. See clearly. 2. absolutely, certainly.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.

Btw this is an area where nobody in the Room can compete with me - well, Keith, maybe  ;D

Nicky.

We should call you Dictionator instead of Imperator then.  :P

NP>

Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies Pt I + Pt II

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 21:58:46
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-10-25, 16:53:31Watch it - if the corners of your mouth meet on the back of your head, the top half of your head will fall off!  ;D ;D
"Keep that smile spread wide across your face, till your head splits in half!"

Brilliant brilliant.

Posting from my dad's laptop by the way. Just played Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. It's great! Think I'll move on now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 22:27:56
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 21:44:43
We should call you Dictionator instead of Imperator then.  :P

As long as you dont abbreviate it to the first three letters  ;D

NP  Ten: Yesterday Lies In The Flame (on Ballads)

What a wonderful song mmmmmmmmmm  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 22:49:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 22:27:56
As long as you dont abbreviate it to the first three letters  ;D


;D

I wouldn't dare to say that, Nicky.  ;)  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 10:30:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-10-25, 18:34:50
Btw this is an area where nobody in the Room can compete with me

What, using a dictionary?!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 10:33:24
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 21:44:43
We should call you Dictionator instead of Imperator then.  :P
LOL! Great!!  ;D 

Peter, what do you think...?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 10:35:58
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-10-25, 21:58:46
"Keep that smile spread wide across your face, till your head splits in half!"
The same line was running through my mind while posting.  ;D

Also a good example: the way Canadians are pictured in South Park (yes, I admit I've seen some episodes) - you know, with the top half of their head hanging in the air above the rest of their bodies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-26, 11:26:38
NP  Ten: The Ballads

Yeah, guys, still on repeat. It's insane how good this stuff is, and how little acknowledged it is.

I found out that Gary Hughes has been the creative force behind Once And Future King, about King Arthur, with people like Arjen Lucassen and Bob Catley on vocals, which is supposed to be great too. Anybody know about that?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:42:40
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 10:30:26
What, using a dictionary?!  ;)

(http://emoticons4u.com/happy/1002.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:50:31
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:42:40
(http://emoticons4u.com/happy/1002.gif)
Well... he did say so, didn't he?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:51:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-26, 11:26:38
NP  Ten: The Ballads

Yeah, guys, still on repeat. It's insane how good this stuff is, and how little acknowledged it is.

I found out that Gary Hughes has been the driving force behind Once And Future King, about King Arthur, with people like Arjen Lucassen and Bob Catley on vocals, which is supposed to be great too. Anybody know about that?

Nicky.
Sadly nope, but anything with Bob Catley on vocals MUST be simply great!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:55:16
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:51:11
Sadly nope, but anything with Bob Catley on vocals MUST be simply great!!

Wasn't he the vocalist of Magnum?
If so, they made some pretty nice songs in the past.
Vigelante was great.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 13:03:16
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:55:16
Wasn't he the vocalist of Magnum?
Exactly!

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 12:55:16
If so, they made some pretty nice songs in the past.
They still do... I have "On A Storyteller's Night" and "Brand New Morning" as well as their latest album "Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow" on CD and some of their older songs somewhere on my computer (supposing that they survived the 'Big Crash of 2007'). All I've heard of them is great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 13:06:37
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 13:03:16

They still do... I have "On A Storyteller's Night" and "Brand New Morning" as well as their latest album "Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow" on CD and some of their older songs somewhere on my computer (supposing that they survived the 'Big Crash of 2007'). All I've heard of them is great!

Great i have that one too.  ;D

On vinyl that is. Never really thought about buying them on CD. Don't ask me why.  :-[

...

Well...

Well a reason why can be that it still is on my 'got-to-buy-list'.  ;)

(http://emoticons4u.com/cartoon/1244.gif)(http://emoticons4u.com/cartoon/1244.gif)(http://emoticons4u.com/cartoon/1244.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 13:13:19
Well... I don't have anything on vinyl (just one or two 'collector's items' - I think I once had a picture disc of Thunder's "Laughing On Judgement Day"...), due to the fact that when I started listening to music (around the age of 14) the CD was the new medium for music, so I never had a record player... but Magnum's still great!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-10-26, 16:09:55
Today:
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Toto - Toto IV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-26, 16:42:36
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2007-10-26, 16:09:55
Toto - Toto IV

Good for You, Teunis  ;) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2Jbn9zlOw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2Jbn9zlOw)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 20:28:18
Arena - Pride

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-26, 23:50:18
The Gathering - Nighttime Birds

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-10-27, 17:36:47
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-10-26, 10:33:24
LOL! Great!!  ;D 

Peter, what do you think...?  ;)

Ah, not a good idea. Tried the one-member-group once, forgot who it was, though, and it dodn't work but gave strange effects. Had something to do with Sickös and stuff... :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-10-27, 17:58:27
Ah yes, sicko's...

Today I found out that not only are there 3 sicko's, but also that PH is now forum-king!

The King is dead, so worship PH! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-27, 19:01:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-10-26, 16:42:36
Good for You, Teunis  ;) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2Jbn9zlOw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2Jbn9zlOw)
Thanks for the link  *horns*

right now I'm listening to the Toto album 'Falling in Between Live', it arrived today in my mailbox  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2007-10-27, 20:31:38
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-10-27, 19:01:13
Thanks for the link  *horns*

right now I'm listening to the Toto album 'Falling in Between Live', it arrived today in my mailbox  8)

I ordered it from Amazon but haven't received it yet.
NP -Toto - Hold the Line A classic for ages http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OczVquNilY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OczVquNilY) Would have killed to attend this gig ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-10-27, 22:46:48
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-10-27, 17:58:27Ah yes, sicko's...

Today I found out that not only are there 3 sicko's, but also that PH is now forum-king!

The King is dead, so worship PH! *horns*

Yeah... I pushed you off your throne!

Worship me!
I'll be a good king, I promise!
Bring on the beer and music!

Playing:
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
Sylvan - Presets
Magic Pie - Circus Of Life

All three in the car, and my dad didn't complain!!!
Miracle!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-28, 02:44:37
Savatage - Somewhere in time/Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-28, 10:20:27
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-10-27, 22:46:48
Bring on the beer and music!

OK, Paco, needn't say more, you have my vote. Just make sure the beer is cold (max 5°)  ;D


NP  Sieges Even: Paramount

These guys simply DO IT  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Unbelievable!

Who said Germans can only make kraut?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-28, 10:24:46
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-10-27, 22:46:48
All three in the car, and my dad didn't complain!!!
Miracle!

Great, Paco. Maybe Paco Senior is even on his way into the Room. Could use coupl'more oldies here.

Tell'm neither beer nor prog gets worse with age  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-28, 10:37:14
Most beers do get bad when you let them lie around to long, some wines to. All depends on the brand and stuff...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-28, 10:51:14
Just like with apples ....... ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-28, 11:45:21
Yup, I'm nearing the magic "30" and I'm already slowly deteriorating :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2007-10-28, 19:25:59
Headphones on the couch session yesterday morning 8)

Listened:

King Crimson / Lizard

The classic mid-seventies line up Fripp-Wetton-Bruford is revered most, but I also love the early Crimson albums. Amazing band.

Van Der Graaf Generator / Pawn Hearts

Anyone into this band? A more recent discovery for me, the name always put me off a bit, but eventually delved into it and I love it! Dark stuff both musically and lyrically and a unique sound with little guitar and saxophone and organ up front. Saw them live at the Paradiso in April this year and eventhough they performed as a threesome, without  David Jackson on sax, they still made a hell of a noise! You can watch a stream of the gig at http://www.fabchannel.com/ (http://www.fabchannel.com/)





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-28, 20:22:11
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-28, 11:45:21
Yup, I'm nearing the magic "30" and I'm already slowly deteriorating :o

Don't be so hard on yourself.  ;)

NP>

Arena - Pride

Track: Fools Gold

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-28, 21:50:05
Amaran's Plight - voice In The Light  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-10-28, 22:17:23
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-28, 21:50:05
Amaran's Plight - voice In The Light  8)
Indeed, great album. In a duo review on DPRP it has only got 6 out of 10 (2x), unbelievable  >:(

http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200757.php#amaran
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-10-28, 23:49:05
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2007-10-28, 22:17:23
Indeed, great album. In a duo review on DPRP it has only got 6 out of 10 (2x), unbelievable  >:(

http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200757.php#amaran

Somebody clearly didn't pay attention.  ???

It's a heck of an album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-29, 16:35:31
Pain Of Salvation - BE

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-29, 18:00:18
NP  Ten: The Essential Collection - The Rockers

Yeah, still on Ten. These guys really do it for me. Basically classic stuff, but they just do it sooo good. Just inducted them into my Present Masters.

So, how bout givin'm a run - if you trust me just a little bit?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-10-29, 20:26:05
(http://www.hardrockhouse.com/NewReleases/Winterstrain.jpeg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-10-29, 23:47:42
Dali's Dilemma - Manifesto For Futurism

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 16:51:31
NP: Metallica - S&M -> Enter Sandman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-31, 17:32:52
NP  Ten: The Essential Collection - Rockers

I actually stopped writing reviews for Amazon when I got into the Room - you guys have taken all my time  ;D - but I was so provoked by the negative review in Amazon-UK of this masterpiece, and the total lack of reviews in Amazon-US, that I simply had to write one myself. Check up on it and tell me what you think.

Oh, and btw, if you like my review, then click "yes" - it gives me good karma  :)

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Collection-1995-2005-Ten/dp/B000CCW16W/ref=sr_1_2/104-5916244-4979933?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193847775&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Collection-1995-2005-Ten/dp/B000CCW16W/ref=sr_1_2/202-3001933-0091855?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193848310&sr=1-2

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-31, 20:38:44
Hmm, i'm trying to get the CD i got for my birthday into the stereo.

But my screen is too big.  :-\

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-11-01, 19:03:47
Frost* - Milliontown  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 19:27:57
I was playing all the "Ayreon 7" samples again!
Wow! I cannot wait!
Especially the "zero one one zero one zero zero zero"-thing is as mysterious as impressive!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:42:37
Mechanical Poet! ;D

Woodland Prattlers
3. Bogie In A Coal-Hole

:)
Who has heard of this Russian (although singing (perfectly!) in English) band?
This sounds so highly innovative!

Very heavy metal with a very "horror christmas movie" feel to it.
Yeah, I kid you not.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:44:49
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:42:37
Mechanical Poet! ;D

Woodland Prattlers
3. Bogie In A Coal-Hole

:)
Who has heard of this Russian (although singing (perfectly!) in English) band?
This sounds so highly innovative!

Very heavy metal with a very "horror christmas movie" feel to it.
Yeah, I kid you not.


-Paco

I did. Someone on the Ayreon forum recommended it to me. I must say i like it though it was not what i expected.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:59:14
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:44:49
I did. Someone on the Ayreon forum recommended it to me. I must say i like it though it was not what i expected.

Well, what did you expect then?
And you say you like it, but you're still somewhat scarce in your praises.

To Nicky:
I listened to Pink Floyd - Animals, last night and really liked it!
I have to listen to it again though, to fully appreciate it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:34:51
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 20:59:14
To Nicky:
I listened to Pink Floyd - Animals, last night and really liked it!
I have to listen to it again though, to fully appreciate it.

That's really great, Paco, particularly because imo Animals is musically the most difficult album to appreciate from Floyd's great period from Atom Heart Mother to The Wall. Lyrically it's a bomb, showed that Roger was a great philosopher beside his amazing musical abilities.

The logical follow-up for you would be to have all albums from Atom to The Final Cut, the latter which is also greater lyrically than musically imo.

If we're talking about the absolute greatest rock bands, in terms of musicality, innovation, philosophy, and influence on other musicians, imo it's Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Dream Theater. I realise that this stands to debate, and I'd be happy to hear other opinions.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:56:36
NP  Ten: The Twilight Chronicles  *horns*

This group is really a wonderful surprise for me.

This is their latest album, from 2006.

Actually, Ten's sound is similar to Threshold, so anyone into Threshold should go for Ten. I just find that Ten rock more.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:57:47
Elemental Journey - Project X (http://www.myspace.com/elementaljourney)  8)

Give it a listen folks. It's very nice.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 22:12:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:34:51That's really great, Paco, particularly because imo Animals is musically the most difficult album to appreciate from Floyd's great period from Atom Heart Mother to The Wall. Lyrically it's a bomb, showed that Roger was a great philosopher beside his amazing musical abilities.

The logical follow-up for you would be to have all albums from Atom to The Final Cut, the latter which is also greater lyrically than musically imo.

I will check them all out. Starting from Atom Heart Mother till The Final Cut (or even more).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:34:51If we're talking about the absolute greatest rock bands, in terms of musicality, innovation, philosophy, and influence on other musicians, imo it's Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Dream Theater. I realise that this stands to debate, and I'd be happy to hear other opinions.

Don't forget to add Genesis to that list Nicky. In my opinion (and in many) they are the most influential band in prog. As is Yes (which I don't really like), that one surely belongs to that list too.

NP:
Spock's Beard - V

I like it.
But REALLY, come on, their latest is soooo much better! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 09:43:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-01, 21:34:51
If we're talking about the absolute greatest rock bands, in terms of musicality, innovation, philosophy, and influence on other musicians, imo it's Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Dream Theater. I realise that this stands to debate, and I'd be happy to hear other opinions


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-01, 22:12:23
Don't forget to add Genesis to that list Nicky. In my opinion (and in many) they are the most influential band in prog. As is Yes (which I don't really like), that one surely belongs to that list too.

Agree Paco, Genesis and Yes should definitely be in that list, but even more so King Crimson. The great Crim is really one of the founding fathers of the prog genre with their classic debut released in 1969, when Genesis, Yes and Floyd where still searching for their musical identities with interesting and promising first albums, but hardly with prog classics. Furthermore, King Crimson has always, up to the present day, been really innovative - progressive in the true sense of the word.

However, Nicky's statement talks about the absolute greatest rock bands, not prog bands, which leaves even much more room for discussion.. At least The Who should be included then as well!

Ah and Paco, good to hear that you're getting into Floyd and that you like Animals!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 09:51:36
I need to get more coffee: I forgot to mention Rush!! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:08:40
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 09:43:59
Agree Paco, Genesis and Yes should definitely be in that list, but even more so King Crimson. The great Crim is really one of the founding fathers of the prog genre with their classic debut released in 1969, when Genesis, Yes and Floyd where still searching for their musical identities with interesting and promising first albums, but hardly with prog classics. Furthermore, King Crimson has always, up to the present day, been really innovative - progressive in the true sense of the word.

Very interesting, Erik.

In my youth, I rarely heard Crim. In those days, more than today, it was mainly a question of what friends were listening to, and none of mine were into Crim.

Recently I got their debut, and I must say that it's exciting. Guess I should have something more recent too. What do you recom?

> However, Nicky's statement talks about the absolute greatest rock bands, not prog bands, which leaves even much more room for discussion.. At least The Who should be included then as well!

The Who were great, and became just as big as Zep and Floyd - but as innovative and philosophical? And Pete was a good rhythm guitarist, but never did anything real exciting, nothing comparable to Jimmy and Dave, Pete more created an atmosphere for Roger.

I'm more willing to accept Genesis and Yes among the absolute greatest, although for me they aren't entirely up there with Floyd and Zep; but I certainly accept different opinions on that.


NP  Yngwie Malmsteen: Black Star (from Rising Force)  *horns*

Surprisingly good, cool atmosphere, cool playing.

Previously considered Yngwie as a showoff, but I must say this demolishes my prejudice.

In the same genre as Steve Vai, and seemingly as good.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:31:58
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 09:51:36
I need to get more coffee: I forgot to mention Rush!! :o

But not in the same class as Floyd, huh?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:38:21
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-10-28, 11:45:21
Yup, I'm nearing the magic "30" and I'm already slowly deteriorating :o
Oooooooh, poor Applemoes??!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:57:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:08:40
Very interesting, Erik.

In my youth, I rarely heard Crim. In those days, more than today, it was mainly a question of what friends were listening to, and none of mine were into Crim.

Recently I got their debut, and I must say that it's exciting. Guess I should have something more recent too. What do you recom?

King Crimson has had several periods and different line ups, key albums for each period:

Late '60s/early '70s: their debut In The Court Of The Crimson King. Those mellotrons! :P

Mid '70s: the classic line up Fripp-Wetton-Bruford, Red. A sparse and raw album, the instrumental title track and album closer Starless are truly amazing. The album Larks Tongues In Aspic is also highly recommended.

'80s: Fripp-Belew-Levin-Bruford, Discipline. Awesome "comeback" album.

'90s up to present: The Power To Believe. A very dark album with an almost industrial edge to it, nuovo metal they call it themselves. Just listen to the instrumental track Level Five, apocalyptic riffing! The '90s comeback album Thrak is also very good, the period of the "double trio" (2x drums, 2x guitars, 2x bass!). In this recent period they also split up into 4 smaller fractals, the projekcts, experimenting and improvising outside the Crimson format. Not a good place to start, but interesting to explore if you like their regular albums and want to go further. The Deception Of The Thrush is a nice introduction compilation to the different projekcts.

QuoteThe Who were great, and became just as big as Zep and Floyd - but as innovative and philosophical? And Pete was a good rhythm guitarist, but never did anything real exciting, nothing comparable to Jimmy and Dave, Pete more created an atmosphere for Roger.

I'm more willing to accept Genesis and Yes among the absolute greatest, although for me they aren't entirely up there with Floyd and Zep; but I certainly accept different opinions on that.
Well with Tommy, The Who did release one of the first rock operas in 1969 already...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:31:58
[Rush] But not in the same class as Floyd, huh?
I'd say that Rush is a league of their own, with the same line up from their second album up to now and a stream of no less then 18 (!) studio albums without any real bums and going through lots of different phases, moving from garage rock to classic heavy prog to synthy new wave to modern rock. Rush rules big time! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:05:12
NP  Ten: This Heart Goes On (on Twilight)

Got stuck on this one. Addictive song, man.

Part of it is actually on MySpace:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=115373167

Give it some runs and see if you don't get just as addicted as I.

I'm not goin to give you any of the lyrics this time, because then I'll just have Bluey "reminding" me ....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:14:27
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:57:17
The Power To Believe. A very dark album with an almost industrial edge to it, nuovo metal they call it themselves. Just listen to the instrumental track Level Five, apocalyptic riffing!

Looks like that's the one for me. Thanks, Erik.


> Well with Tommy, The Who did release one of the first rock operas in 1969 already ...

Man, did we listen a lot to that one! At parties we'd plonk on our acoustics and sing "Tommy, can you hear me" and stuff. And of course the obligatory chillums. I'm really getting myself worked up here, "Tommy, can you hear me", plonk, plonk  ;D


> Rush rules big time! *horns*

OK, I actually have four albums by them. Promise I'll play them during the weekend. But then a beer from you  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:23:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:14:27

> Rush rules big time! *horns*

OK, I actually have four albums by them. Promise I'll play them during the weekend. But then a beer from you  :D
mmm, I think you owe me a beer because I'm helping you (re)discover what a great band Rush is ::)
Which albums btw?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:24:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:14:27
> The Power To Believe. A very dark album with an almost industrial edge to it, nuovo metal they call it themselves. Just listen to the instrumental track Level Five, apocalyptic riffing!

Looks like that's the one for me. Thanks, Erik.
Looking forward to your impressions when you've listened to it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:26:27
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 10:57:17
... without any real bums ....

You were the one with the real bum, Erik. I was wondering what you meant with "treal bums". But Appy keeps entertaining me with semantic novelties, so I kinda take'm in stride nowadays  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:34:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:26:27
You were the one with the real bum, Erik. I was wondering what you meant with "treal bums". But Appy keeps entertaining me with semantic novelties, so I kinda take'm in stride nowadays  :D

Nicky.
;D Well if this remark of yours implies what it seems to, that you don't consider Rush as having released any bums, then I applaud it 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:35:47
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:23:19
mmm, I think you owe me a beer because I'm helping you (re)discover what a great band Rush is ::)

OK, but do you like Carlsberg and Tuborg? I prefer Belgian and Dutch beer - more taste. Mmm, already looking forward to a cool Blue Chimay this evening, but I have to wait, as I promised both Ms 007 and Pusle not to become an alcoholic.


> Which albums btw?

Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Counterparts, Snakes And Arrows.

Funny, right next to my Saga collection.

What do you particularly like about Rush, Erik?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 12:08:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:35:47
OK, but do you like Carlsberg and Tuborg? I prefer Belgian and Dutch beer - more taste. Mmm, already looking forward to a cool Blue Chimay this evening, but I have to wait, as I promised both Ms 007 and Pusle not to become an alcoholic.
I prefer Belgian and Dutch beer as well, and as you're having a Chimay that means you can get Belgian beer in Denmark too ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:35:47
> Which albums btw?

Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Counterparts, Snakes And Arrows.

Funny, right next to my Saga collection.

What do you particularly like about Rush, Erik?
All four excellent, but you're still missing out a lot!

I suppose you mean what do I like in their music, not which albums; Rush just has this amazing vibe, pure energy that oozes from virtually every song they've recorded. I love the way they combine virtuoso playing with catchy concise songwriting. They simply ROCK! And the lyrics are profound and philosophical, which should appeal to you too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-02, 13:25:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 11:05:12

I'm not goin to give you any of the lyrics this time, because then I'll just have Bluey "reminding" me ....  ;D

Nicky.

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2007-11-02, 13:33:39
Band Of Rain- Art's and Allurements, Nice bit of Goth/Prog!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 14:00:45
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2007-11-02, 12:08:43
I prefer Belgian and Dutch beer as well, and as you're having a Chimay that means you can get Belgian beer in Denmark too ;)

Hey, that really makes sense, Erik  ;D


> I suppose you mean what do I like in their music, not which albums; Rush just has this amazing vibe, pure energy that oozes from virtually every song they've recorded. I love the way they combine virtuoso playing with catchy concise songwriting. They simply ROCK! And the lyrics are profound and philosophical, which should appeal to you too!

Yeah, I'll keep these things in mind, Erik.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-02, 14:35:34
NP: several of TEN's sound samples on their myspace site

(See, Nicky, I'm doing my homework!!)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-02, 16:27:19
Bjorn Lynne - Return To Witchwood
2. On The Morrow Of Today


Ahhh yes... relaxing music.
Very nice!


-Paco

EDIT:
4. The Alchemist
Wow, what a nice song! Very medieval, but with a nice electric guitar solo.

Purely instrumental medieval soft rock. Recommended to everyone in the room here!
(Bjorn Lynne says he's influenced by Clive Nolan (amongst others) and this is sometimes VERY clear!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 16:54:07
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-02, 14:35:34
NP: several of TEN's sound samples on their myspace site

(See, Nicky, I'm doing my homework!!)  ;D

You were actually the last person I expected to do it, Bluey, because a lot of Ten's music is veeery romantic, but they have their heavy rockers too - lots of variation.

So, what's your experience of it?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-02, 23:44:40
Now playing:

In The Eyes Of The World (The Flower Kings) as heard on ProgArchives.com
Hmm... this is not bad at all...
Tomorrow I'm going to listen to Paradox Hotel again, maybe the lightbulb will appear above my head this time.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 03:18:45
? - Strange Hobby 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:05:58
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 03:18:45
? - Strange Hobby 8)
I own that one too and I'm always taking it with me while on holidays   *horns*

This morning I played Shadowland - Mad as a Hatter, later on Evergrey - In Search of Truth (wasn't impressed)

np: Blackfield - Blackfield 1

5. Lullaby        (falling asleep  ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:28:59
Yeah, Strange Hobby... isn't that one hard to get?

I wasn't impressed with Evergrey either.

And Blackfield is beautiful.
I can't help it, sure, it's no prog, but I rarely hear such beautiful short easy-listening music as Blackfield.

I was listening to Spock's Beard's Spock's Beard:
4. All That's Left

This is also really beautiful.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2007-11-03, 15:24:20
NP Tom Waits / Swordfishtrombones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-03, 16:42:23
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:28:59
I wasn't impressed with Evergrey either.

Me neither - but not as bad as cheese  :D

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 17:59:09
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:28:59
Yeah, Strange Hobby... isn't that one hard to get?
It is indeed (I have a copy of it :-[) But I love that album. It will always remind me of little party with lot's of drinks in England. One of my best memories from my vacation.

Hmm... I haven't posted the photo's of vacation here yet, haven't I :o Although you people do have the link to the blog here in my signature.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-03, 18:16:39
Mind's Eye - A Gentleman's Hurricane

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 18:23:41
The Hanging Tree :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:12:00
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:28:59
Yeah, Strange Hobby... isn't that one hard to get?
Yes, when I mailed Arjen several years ago that I had ordered it, but it wasn't deliverable, he just sent me one with the words 'Teunis rules, Arjen' in the booklet ;) ;D. Very grateful for that, Arjen rules as well  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:12:00
Yes, when I mailed Arjen several years ago that I had ordered it, but it wasn't deliverable, he just sent me one with the words 'Teunis rules, Arjen' in the booklet ;) ;D. Very grateful for that, Arjen rules as well  8) *horns*

Wow!
Yeah, I really would like to meet him in person, I just know that he is an awesome guy.

By the way, my cousin (the one that posted here, but is gone, dunno why and where) said to me that a friend of his (dunno his name) works in a shop and that one of his collegues is Arjen himself!!!

In other words: I know someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen personally!
That way you all know someone, who knows someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:37:23
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02
Wow!
Yeah, I really would like to meet him in person, I just know that he is an awesome guy.

By the way, my cousin (the one that posted here, but is gone, dunno why and where) said to me that a friend of his (dunno his name) works in a shop and that one of his collegues is Arjen himself!!!

In other words: I know someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen personally!
That way you all know someone, who knows someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen!

-Paco

Well i know you.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:45:11
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02
Wow!
Yeah, I really would like to meet him in person, I just know that he is an awesome guy.

So do I, he's so 'down to earth'. Arrogance just can't be found in his dictionary  :).

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02
In other words: I know someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen personally!
Wow, I'm jealous, what an honour  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:50:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:37:23
Well i know you.  :P

Which is what I meant with
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02That way you all know someone, who knows someone, who knows someone, who knows Arjen!

"You all" includes you Maddox.
"Someone" is me.

Now that I've cleared that up, I'm playing:

A.C.T - Last Epic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:51:56
Hence the ' :P'.

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 20:21:15
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:36:02
By the way, my cousin (the one that posted here, but is gone, dunno why and where) said to me that a friend of his (dunno his name) works in a shop and that one of his collegues is Arjen himself!!!
Then this guy must be a musician, because for as far as I know, that's Arjens job. Or he just means a random Arjen ;)

About Arjen Lucassen as a person. I don't know him very well, but I've met him several times and he seems to me to be a genuinely nice person. When he says he has "the best fans in the world" I know he means it, and that we all mean a lot to him. And that's also what sets Arjen from other musicians (together with people like Clive/Mick or Marcela/Davy [SoP]), he (they) keeps in touch with his fans on a personal level. And that makes it so much more worth to a fan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 20:44:41
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 20:21:15
Then this guy must be a musician, because for as far as I know, that's Arjens job. Or he just means a random Arjen ;)
No, from what I've heard of it, it's a guitar shop or something.

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 20:21:15About Arjen Lucassen as a person. I don't know him very well, but I've met him several times and he seems to me to be a genuinely nice person. When he says he has "the best fans in the world" I know he means it, and that we all mean a lot to him. And that's also what sets Arjen from other musicians (together with people like Clive/Mick or Marcela/Davy [SoP]), he (they) keeps in touch with his fans on a personal level. And that makes it so much more worth to a fan.

Yeah absolutely!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:35:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-02, 16:54:07
You were actually the last person I expected to do it, Bluey, because a lot of Ten's music is veeery romantic, but they have their heavy rockers too - lots of variation.

So, what's your experience of it?

Nicky.
Well, I used to listen to music like that when I was younger... then there was all this Industrial and New Metal stuff and I found out I quite liked that. Bottom line - Ten is ok, but not heavy enough...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:37:59
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 14:28:59
I wasn't impressed with Evergrey either.

-Paco

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-03, 16:42:23
Me neither - but not as bad as cheese  :D

Nicky

They were not so bad when I last saw them live... that was like almost 10 years ago.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:42:07
NP: Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:45:14
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-03, 20:21:15
About Arjen Lucassen as a person. I don't know him very well, but I've met him several times and he seems to me to be a genuinely nice person.
He not only seems - he is. When I was at an Arena fanclub meeting he came over and talked to me just because the Arena guys did too. (My boyfriend freaked out because Arjen is one of his heroes, but he didn't speak to him!)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:51:27
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:37:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-03, 16:42:23
Me neither - but not as bad as cheese  :D

Nicky

They were not so bad when I last saw them live... that was like almost 10 years ago.  ;)

The last time you saw cheese in your life was 10 years ago?
You really should take some cheese again, perhaps you didn't like it 10 years ago, but tastes change, you know...

Oh wait... :o
Nevermind... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:56:58
No, Paco, not Nevermind - Evergrey!!  ;)   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 23:02:30
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:56:58
No, Paco, not Nevermind - Evergrey!!  ;)   ;D

LOL

Evergreen?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:01:05
The Dave O Prog Rock  (http://www.phoenixfm.com/)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:29:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:01:05
The Dave O Prog Rock  (http://www.phoenixfm.com/)  8)
Nice work, Maddox - but my computer won't play it.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:31:54
Quote from: bluepony on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:29:30
Nice work, Maddox - but my computer won't play it.  :(

If you have clicked the button 'listen now' then you probably had the same problem that i had.
On the right however a web-cam-thingy will show up where you can, obviously, see Dave live and hear the music.

Have fun.

BTw> pretty late for you, isn't it?
Not that i don't like it or anything. Normally i see you during the day when you're at work.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 05:02:50
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:45:11
Wow, I'm jealous, what an honour  ;D.

Wow, turning point in the Room: We just got Teunis to show some emo  ;D

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 19:50:55
Now that I've cleared that up ....

We all have our different problems, Bush with Iraq, and Paco with "who knows who knows Arjen".

I like the Ayreon stuff, but it aint exactly groundbreaking like Dream Theater and Arena, and Arjen does seem to be a nice guy, and Grolsch is just as nice a beer ....

But I still don't get why you guys remain unawares of Sun Caged - probably all the cheese you stuff yourselves with, cheese dulls the mind - because for me, SC is the only mm-band that's in class with DT and Arena.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 05:11:40
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:35:16
Ten is ok, but not heavy enough...

They can be pretty heavy too, but always melodic. You have to get their albums to experience that, e.g. The Essential Collection and The Twilight Chronicles, which I would class with Contagion, and actually quite similar.

Rome on TTC rocks just as heavy as Witch Hunt. - NP Rome *horns*

But who listens to a reformed non-cheeser ....  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 06:17:14
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-03, 22:51:27
... but tastes change, you know ...

Betcha, Paco. Five years ago, Jon and Vangelis were about as heavy as I could take it; little did I know then that one day I'd have Opeth banging around in my earphones.

But cheese - what's the use? - it aint neither heavy, nor melodic, nor blue, nor anything else useful.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 14:19:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 05:02:50

But I still don't get why you guys remain unawares of Sun Caged - probably all the cheese you stuff yourselves with, cheese dulls the mind - because for me, SC is the only mm-band that's in class with DT and Arena.

Nicky.

I never said that i was unaware of Sun Caged.  ;)
I have both albums and i think their really good. One of the best Dutch prog metal acts. I do like the previous singer better than on the first album though.

But you're right, i hardly ever play them.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 14:47:13
Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2007-11-04, 15:53:52
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:31:54
If you have clicked the button 'listen now' then you probably had the same problem that i had.
On the right however a web-cam-thingy will show up where you can, obviously, see Dave live and hear the music.
The problem was that it requires some Java plug-in which I don't have on my computer... this bloody thing needs fixing again!?!  >:(

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-04, 00:31:54
BTw> pretty late for you, isn't it?
Not that i don't like it or anything. Normally i see you during the day when you're at work.  ;)
Yeah, I didn't have anything better to do last night...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2007-11-04, 16:01:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 05:11:40
But who listens to a reformed non-cheeser ....  :(

Nicky.
Maybe if you were blue...?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2007-11-04, 16:02:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-04, 06:17:14
But cheese - what's the use? - it aint neither heavy, nor melodic, nor blue, nor anything else useful.

Nicky.
Are you mad - cheese is delicious!!!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-11-04, 16:38:40
I just discovered last.fm.
Nice site, just listened to Geddy Lee's Home On A Strange and it sounded very nice!

I also liked Rush's latest album (need to buy it too (that's not the album title...)), but can someone give me suggestions about other of Rush's albums?
The early Rush albums are not really that great (I think) because of Lee's singing there, on the latest (and his solo album) however I like his singing a lot!


Now listening to something really dumb and not nice: Henry Cow - Teenbeat... (awful! :-X )
-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-11-04, 18:43:10
Now listening to Blackfield - Miss U

last.fm is fun. It gives recommendations based upon when you like a song or not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-11-05, 10:18:20
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2007-11-04, 16:38:40
I also liked Rush's latest album (need to buy it too (that's not the album title...)), but can someone give me suggestions about other of Rush's albums?
The early Rush albums are not really that great (I think) because of Lee's singing there, on the latest (and his solo album) however I like his singing a lot!
Good to see you getting into the old bands Paco! Some posts back in this thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg24878#msg24878) I was discussing Rush with Nicky, here goes an overview of their albums:

Rush / Fly By Night / Caress Of Steel: basically garage rock, although Caress Of Steel is more experimental. I don't have these, my collection starts with 2112;

2112 / A Farewell To Kings / Hemispheres: their concept trilogy and their most symphonic period (long epics divided in parts etc). The vocals are still an acquired taste and therefore these albums may not be the best starting point. 2112 is their absolute prog classic though and is one of Mick's all time favourite albums btw.

Permanent Waves / Moving Pictures: classic albums and both highly recommended!! More accessible than the three preceding albums and in a way transitional albums towards the next four albums:

Signals / Grace Under Pressure: at the start of the 80s and influenced by the new wave Rush started to use more synths and to write more concise or even poppier songs. Fans of early Rush didn't like this development, but I just love these two albums and I think Rush made a good progression here. There's so much happening within this shorter song format. And Grace Under Pressure really is the 80s Cold War gloom epitomized.

Power Windows / Hold Your Fire: Rush' most polished poppy period. Power Windows is great though (Mystic Rhythms!). Hold Your Fire doesn't really capture me, the songs are a bit too anonymous, I can never really distinguish them after the first two Force Ten and Time Stand Still.

Presto / Roll The Bones: basically modern (pop) rock. Fine albums and definitely worth getting, but probably not a logical place to start.

Counterparts / Test For Echo / Vapor Trails / Snakes & Arrows: with Counterparts Rush moves back to a more heavy guitar driven sound (some even say grunge influenced), this is continued on Test For Echo and Vapour Trails takes it even a step further and reminds of their very first works. It is much derided for muddy production, but I think it absolutely rocks, just listen to the opening track One Little Victory, such energy!

Paco, a good introduction to Rush (it was my starting point) is their triple live album Different Stages. Two great sounding discs from the Test For Echo tour with a great selection of tracks from their entire career, plus a third disc of their 1978 tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-05, 11:09:54
Thanks, Erik. That's also very useful to me.

Rush will be my next big musical project, after Ten.


NP  Ten: The Elysian Fields (on Twilight)

Now I've played this song ten times in a row, so I'm beginning to experience that it's me doing both the singing and playing the guitar solos, so before I also take over the drums, maybe I should put on something else  ;D

But man, is this good  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-05, 11:39:08
Wow Erik!
Thanks for that!
I think I'll start with Permanent Waves (my father mentioned this one too, and said that I should listen to it) and Moving Pictures (I've heard this is absolutely their best).

I've heard only two albums by them: Fly By Night (which I didn't like...) and Snakes & Arrows (which I LOVE!) the big difference is in the singing I think.
But I'm not narrow minded and I will try out a couple of them.

I'm very excited about it actually.
So next on my to-do list is "listening to Pink Floyd (Atom Heart Mother 'till The Final Cut)" and "Listening to Rush (Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures and perhaps Vapor Trails".

Thanks thanks thanks!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-05, 12:08:09
At the moment I'm listening to Frank Klepacki (http://www.frankklepacki.com):
C&C: Red Alert 2
Track: "Eagle Hunter"

As heard on his website (http://www.frankklepacki.com)

A very tension building song.
Very ambient too, in fact.
Actually, overall a very clever chap, Frank Klepacki (http://www.frankklepacki.com).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-05, 13:42:30
And now I'm listening to Frank Klepacki (http://www.frankklepacki.com):
C&C: Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge
Track: "Grinder"

As heard on his website (http://www.frankklepacki.com).

YEAH!! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-11-05, 14:50:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-05, 11:09:54
Thanks, Erik. That's also very useful to me.
Rush will be my next big musical project, after Ten.

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-11-05, 11:39:08
I think I'll start with Permanent Waves (my father mentioned this one too, and said that I should listen to it) and Moving Pictures (I've heard this is absolutely their best).

I've heard only two albums by them: Fly By Night (which I didn't like...) and Snakes & Arrows (which I LOVE!) the big difference is in the singing I think.
But I'm not narrow minded and I will try out a couple of them.

I'm very excited about it actually.
So next on my to-do list is "listening to Pink Floyd (Atom Heart Mother 'till The Final Cut)" and "Listening to Rush (Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures and perhaps Vapor Trails".

Thanks thanks thanks!

Nicky, Paco, you're welcome, good to see you two latching on to Rush! *horns* I'm passionate about this band as you already will have gathered from my previous posts ;) Looking forward to your listening experiences.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-05, 15:30:20
Thanks, Erik. I am looking forward to delving into the world of Rush.

But I can see that I'll still be spending a lot of time with Ten. I couldn't believe that they could repeat something like The Essential Collection, but The Twilight Chonicles are/is at least as unbelievable. Beats me. Songs like Rome and Elysian Fields, in fact all the songs, just keep getting better, even after ten listens. - Maybe I should propose to them to change their name to Hundred  ;D

And I've now realised that the theme of Twilight is the collapse of all great civilisations - take names like Rome, Elysian Fields etc. - should make the flashlights of any true proggie blink ....

The Room is a place where we should catch such Genius and promote it.

So guys: I'm waiting.


NP  Guess what?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-05, 15:59:07
Yesterday my dad and me were searching through last.fm for Irish folk music (my dad's passion).
We stumbled upon some very nice Irish Folk bands.

Solas and Kíla for example.

I'm now listening to some samples of Kíla on their website (http://www.kila.ie/discography/luna_park.asp) (from the album 'Luna Park').
It's very nice music, with many influences.
With an open mind you will like it!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-06, 22:18:58
I'm not afraid anymore to post this:

I'm now listening to Solas (on their official website (http://www.solasmusic.com/)) and wow, I like it!
Very catchy Irish folk with a pop approach with beautiful guitars.
This is actually Progressive Folk (not to be mistaken with Progfolk or Folkrock).

Now playing track:
Coconut Dog / Morning Dew

From their latest album (2006) "Reunion: A Decade Of Solas".

Honestly, at least check it out before posting again in this topic!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-11-06, 22:52:03
Irish folk is cool :)

np -> Misplaced Childhood 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:18:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-06, 22:18:58
I'm not afraid anymore to post this:

I'm now listening to Solas (on their official website (http://www.solasmusic.com/)) and wow, I like it!
Very catchy Irish folk with a pop approach with beautiful guitars.
This is actually Progressive Folk (not to be mistaken with Progfolk or Folkrock).
Paco, why were you afraid to post this?  ??? Is it a crime to like Irish folk music, progressive or not?  :o

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-06, 22:18:58
Honestly, at least check it out before posting again in this topic!

-Paco
Er... didn't do that yet, but as soon as I've posted this, I will!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:25:11
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:18:29Paco, why were you afraid to post this?  ??? Is it a crime to like Irish folk music, progressive or not?  :o
No, but it is very common in Progressive Forums that people think very high of their precious Prog music (and they should!), but are laughing when someone posts about something regressive as Irish Folk music.

Personally, I've got nothing against anything as long as you show a passion for the music.
It's the mainstream crap that I like to spit upon (mainly for fun, 'cuz there are really good and clever popsongs out there as well!).
And things like Frans Bauer or something...

Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:18:29Er... didn't do that yet, but as soon as I've posted this, I will!
Great! Tell us what you thought of it as soon as you're done listening to the beautiful songs! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:33:01
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:25:11
No, but it is very common in Progressive Forums that people think very high of their precious Prog music (and they should!), but are laughing when someone posts about something regressive as Irish Folk music.
Tss, tss - have these people ever heard of something called 'broad-mindedness'? Prog is great, but there's so much more good music than that!
(Go on, proggies, start throwing rotten vegetables at me!)  ;D

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:25:11
No, but it is very common in Progressive Forums that people think very high of their precious Prog music (and they should!), but are laughing when someone posts about something regressive as Irish Folk music.
Irish Folk music is GREAT! End of discussion.  ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:25:11
And things like Frans Bauer or something...
No idea who he is...

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:25:11
Great! Tell us what you thought of it as soon as you're done listening to the beautiful songs! ;D
Love it!! :) Still got it playing in the background. Not pure Irish, I think they have some Spanish influences (what I call 'gypsy guitars') - great stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 13:08:20
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:33:01No idea who he is...
Lucky you... I think you're familiar with the "schlagers" style?

Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 12:18:29Love it!! :) Still got it playing in the background. Not pure Irish, I think they have some Spanish influences (what I call 'gypsy guitars') - great stuff!
Yeah indeed.

Now listening to:
Solas:
Pastures Of Plenty

Nice voice by the way.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 13:12:26
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 13:08:20
Lucky you... I think you're familiar with the "schlagers" style?
Oh, that kind of stuff... yes, unfortunately!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-07, 14:00:26
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 13:12:26
Oh, that kind of stuff... yes, unfortunately!  ;)

I prefer Lederhosenmusik  ;D

I can tell you guys that the Danish schlagers are just as dumbassed  :'(


NP  Ten: Rome

Not much can make me gitup and dance, but this one does  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 17:21:20
soon playing (as I will be in my car in a few minutes):

Magnum -> On A Storyteller's Night  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-07, 17:22:55
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 17:21:20Magnum -> On A Storyteller's Night  *horns*

That's the new one, isn't it?
Can you tell us something about it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-07, 17:25:59
No, that is a very old one - I used to listen to it at school, and I finished school 13 years ago... I've got the new one too (don't remember the title right now, something like "Princess Alice and the broken arrow" or so), but I didn't really have the time yet to get into it (only listened to it once or twice since it's at home and not in the car). However, even though there are 20 years between those two albums, they are both typically Magnum. (Whatever that means.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-07, 18:48:44
Magnum =  8)

:D

NP> Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime

Track: The Mission

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-08, 08:47:51
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-07, 18:48:44
NP> Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime

Track: The Mission

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Good idea - where are all my Queensryche CDs? I think I haven't listened to them in ages!!  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-08, 09:13:18
NP Enchant - Sinking Sand

A very good song with a splendid piano/bass outro  *horns*

What do the other roomers think of Enchant ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 10:09:43
Thanks and merci for reminding, guys.

Queensrÿche (umlaut for Mäd) and Enchant are two groups that I have to listen more to. I have several of their CD's, and I'v played them a few times, but now I'v realised that you have to spin a CD at least ten times to really know it, and even then .....

What I like about the Room is that people are real serious about their music. We have different tastes, but we respect the others', and even get good tips and inspiration from each other.

A propos, Bupie, if you like Enchant, you should try out the great album Thought Chamber's Angular Perceptions. Got Ted together with Michael Harris, and Rob and Derek from Haji's Kitchen (another great group). Some of Ted's best singing  *horns*

So, rock on / pierre avant  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 11:55:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-07, 18:48:44
Magnum =  8)

I better get Alice  *horns*

A band from my home town  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-08, 12:38:34
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-08, 09:13:18
What do the other roomers think of Enchant ?
I got one of their albums to review, but it didn't really 'click' with me... *shrug*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 11:55:45
I better get Alice  *horns*

A band from my home town  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Alice? Who the f*** is Alice?! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 13:00:16
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-08, 12:38:34
Alice? Who the f*** is Alice?! ;D

Their latest:  Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow.

(Good mornin', ma'm  ;D )


> I got one of their [Enchant's] albums to review, but it didn't really 'click' with me ....

Hasn't either with me yet, but you know, Bluey: Patience is one of the 7 virtues  (I know: hard for women  ;) )

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 13:57:54
Why Princess Alice?
I mean, we're talking Alice in Wonderland, right?

I confess that I've only read the first book and not the second (that being Through The Looking Glass).

The front cover of Magnum's new album strongly reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.

Now playing on my keyboard (a guitar sound).
And in the train I listened to some of The Flower Kings (Sum Of No Evil) but got really bored and put Riverside on. Which was better.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 14:33:22
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 13:57:54
Why Princess Alice?
I mean, we're talking Alice in Wonderland, right?
The front cover of Magnum's new album strongly reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.

From The Third Testament (Appy ;D ) : "Tony [Clarkin] had got this idea of Princess Alice in his head; the name came from the Princess Alice orphanage in Birmingham... although the Alice on the cover, our Princess Alice if you like, is a fictitious character. And it just seemed right to ask Rodney [Matthews] if he would be interested in doing a painting for the front cover instead of using computer graphics which we have used a lot in the recent past. Tony wanted the sly fox in the artwork and Princess Alice breaking the arrow over her head and this was something that had to be done by an artist... so the only man for the job was Rodney Matthews. We went down to his house in Wales and Tony sat down with him and went through his ideas for the cover and Rodney came back to us with this wonderful pencil drawing which knocked us over; it was brilliant in black and white so we knew it would look amazing in colour. Of course with Rodney he was a known quantity for us from Storyteller's Night and those other great covers and so he was the obvious choice. It reminds me a lot of Storyteller's Night and it shouts Magnum at you; I don't think anybody else would have a cover like that really." — Bob Catley, 2007


> And in the train I listened to some of The Flower Kings (Sum Of No Evil) but got really bored and put Riverside on. Which was better.

Yeah, FK (nothing in-between, Bluey) and Kaipa rather bore me too, must say  :(

Riverside are  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 14:38:41
NP  Ten:  Rome   *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Never before listened so many times in a row to any song  :) :) :)

Kinda like it.

You can hear it when you come visit me in the old people's home in twenty years  ;D  Maybe before, on your own terms? ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 15:32:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 14:33:22Yeah, FK (nothing in-between, Bluey) and Kaipa rather bore me too, must say  :(

Strange enough I REALLY do like Kaipa (check my listenings profile :D). And people say that Kaipa and The Flower Kings are much the same, but I hear MANY differences.
Oh and I LOVE(!!) Roine's voice and guitar playing, but well... not The Flower Kings... :-\

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-08, 15:44:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 13:00:16
Their latest:  Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow.

(Good mornin', ma'm  ;D )
I know, but don't you know the song (by Smokie or so...)?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 16:02:13
Now playing:

Pure Reason Revolution

I thought the first disc was finished, I was about to pop in the second disc, but suddenly a hidden track scared the living shit out of me.

Sounds brilliant though.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 16:13:08
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-08, 15:44:01
I know, but don't you know the song (by Smokie or so...)?

"Living Next Door To Alice".

Well, "Alice Don't Live Here No More" cause she moved to Brummy  ;D  (unless this whole business is about you being Alice?)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 17:23:16
Pink Floyd - Animals

3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)

Really enjoying it!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 17:29:29
Man! I love how they managed to integrate the different animal sounds into it.
Now listening to the sheep-singiiiiiiiiiiiièèèèèèèèèèèèè...


Brilliant!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 18:08:42
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 17:23:16
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)

Really enjoying it!

You should look in the mirror while you listen to it, Paco, then you'll enjoy it even more  ;D

Oh, that wasn't nice  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-11-08, 18:36:12
np: porcupine tree - deadwing #8: the start of something beautiful (7:39)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-08, 18:48:13
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2007-11-08, 18:36:12
np: porcupine tree - deadwing #8: the start of something beautiful (7:39)

That has also one of the great moments in music.
I think this song has has very beautiful "sad emotion"-melodies in it.


Now listening to:

A.C.T - Last Epic

Ted's Ballad


Everytime I listen to A.C.T I remember how good it is.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-11-08, 19:20:07
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-08, 09:13:18
NP Enchant - Sinking Sand

A very good song with a splendid piano/bass outro  *horns*

What do the other roomers think of Enchant ?

I think Enchant is an underrated band over here in Europe.  8)
You should listen to their latest, Live At Last (yep indeed, a live album  :P).
It truly is an anthology of their best work.  *horns*
A great life album. 

NP> Tool - 10.000 Days

Speaking of which:  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-09, 09:04:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-08, 18:08:42
Oh, that wasn't nice  :(
Nope, it wasn't - but we wouldn't expect anything else from you, Nicky.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-09, 10:37:58
Rather a pig than a cheese hater!

Now playing (trying once again... hopelessly...):
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel
2. Monsters & Men

This song is acceptable, but after this one it goes really downhill...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-09, 10:52:15
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-11-08, 19:20:07
I think Enchant is an underrated band over here in Europe.  8)
You should listen to their latest, Live At Last (yep indeed, a live album  :P).
It truly is an anthology of their best work.  *horns*
A great life album. 

Actually, I am thinking of getting the DVD version as a self-christmas gift (and maybe on advance ;)) but it's rather hard to find it at a reasonable price in region 2 format. So far, I only have Blue Print of the World and Tug of War.

NP Enchant - The Thirst  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-09, 11:42:25
NP  Ten: Rome  *horns*

Now I even got Pusle dancin with me. You should see us two, guys  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-09, 11:44:36
LOL, I really like to see that!
You and you're cat dancing together!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-09, 11:47:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-09, 11:42:25
NP  Ten: Rome  *horns*

Now I even got Pusle dancin with me. You should see us two, guys  ;D

Nicky.
Have someone take a pic and post it here!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-09, 19:27:01
Today:
RPWL - 9
IQ - Dark Matter
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Toto - Fahrenheit
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-09, 19:32:22
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-09, 11:47:37
Have someone take a pic and post it here!  ;D

No! Make a video!


Teunis, how would you describe Damian Wilson's solo album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-09, 20:19:16
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-11-09, 19:32:22
Teunis, how would you describe Damian Wilson's solo album?

Don't expect the Threshold side of Damian  ;). It's high quality music, most of the time ballads. You can hear instruments like cello, violin, piano, trumpet, trombone and oboe on the album. When you're in the right mood, it's very enjoyable  ;D. He is my all-time favourite Ayreon singer and his voice suits this kind of music perfectly. You can read reviews on the following links:

http://people.cs.uu.nl/jur/reviews/cosmas.html
http://www.progwereld.org/cd-recensies/wilsondamian.htm   (in dutch)

Maybe Appelmoes?? will add a few things ...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-09, 20:25:38
Thanks Teunis.

So nothing Thresholdishly there. A bit of Landmarq influence perhaps? Or should our eyes be directed towards the radio if we want to look for the influence?

(Nothing directly wrong with that of course)

A bit like Ray Wilson perhaps?
Will check out the reviews in a minute.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-09, 20:35:17
Don't know any influences, the best way is hearing it on his official website:
http://www.damianwilson.com/index.htm
Go to 'music' and then the album 'Cosmas'. The opening track is so beautiful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-10, 11:41:56
Just played Toto - The Seventh One

np: Marillion - Brave

Some nice tracks, but I have to admit that I'm not a real Marillion fan  :-[ :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-11-10, 12:34:01
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-09, 20:35:17
Don't know any influences, the best way is hearing it on his official website:
http://www.damianwilson.com/index.htm
Go to 'music' and then the album 'Cosmas'. The opening track is so beautiful.

You are sooo right, I heard him perform this song live, at the Stream of Passion/Ayreon tour... gives me goosebumps! Great stuff... Will need to get that album, methinks. So, thanks for the hint :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-10, 14:24:58
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2007-11-10, 12:34:01
You are sooo right, I heard him perform this song live, at the Stream of Passion/Ayreon tour... gives me goosebumps! Great stuff... Will need to get that album, methinks. So, thanks for the hint :)
You're welcome. And you have to thank PH as well, he was the one who was curious and asked me  ;D *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-10, 17:35:34
Now Playing:

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto - Allegro 2


Haaaaa... very nice. I really want to bath in more of this kind of music.
I remember that we used to listen to this kind of music on a sunday afternoon (just after we got back from church).
My dad always put this kind of music on.

Lovely!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-10, 23:46:55
Dave O'prog show.  8) (http://www.phoenixfm.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-11, 15:52:54
Gazpacho - Night

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-11, 16:52:27
Aqua Di Annique - Air

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-12, 10:36:40
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-10, 11:41:56
Just played Toto - The Seventh One

np: Marillion - Brave

Some nice tracks, but I have to admit that I'm not a real Marillion fan  :-[ :-\

Well, Brave is not the easiest way to get into Marillion. I found this album completely bland for 13 years before beginning to like it. Considering the H era, Holidays in Eden, though too poppy for some people, should please you more. Get the 2 CD's reedition cause there are really some gems on CD2.

NP Stride - How Far ... for Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 13:14:34
My Silent Wake - Shadows Of Sorrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:22:04
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-12, 10:36:40
Well, Brave is not the easiest way to get into Marillion. I found this album completely bland for 13 years before beginning to like it. Considering the H era, Holidays in Eden, though too poppy for some people, should please you more. Get the 2 CD's reedition cause there are really some gems on CD2.
Actually, Brave is the album that got me into (H era) Marillion (I was already a fan of the Fish period albums).. It's still my all-time favourite Marillion album and all-time favourite album in general. It also contains my all-time favourite track, The Great Escape. It's a lot to digest, but well worth it and if the spark hits you it stays. It would have been flawless if they hadn't put Paper Lies on, but well, there aren't (m)any flawless albums (Dark Side Of The Moon and Contagion are, but Selling England for instance should have come without The Battle Of Epping Forest..).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:37:20
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:22:04there aren't (m)any flawless albums (Dark Side Of The Moon and Contagion are, but Selling England for instance should have come without The Battle Of Epping Forest..).
I really like The Battle Of Epping Forest. It's I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) that makes me reach for the skip button.
The Battle Of Epping Forest is lyrically a very good effort, since Peter Gabriel can sing all the words without falling over his tongue. It's also a very nice lyric to learn by heart. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:51:44
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:37:20
I really like The Battle Of Epping Forest. It's I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) that makes me reach for the skip button.
The Battle Of Epping Forest is lyrically a very good effort, since Peter Gabriel can sing all the words without falling over his tongue. It's also a very nice lyric to learn by heart. ;D
It has its moments, but I agree with Tony Banks' comment that I read in the Chapter & Verse biography, they tried to put too many ideas together, as a song it doesn't really work (now you could say that this describes the problem critics and non-proggies have with prog in general ::) , but that's not what I'm implying, Supper's Ready for instance is longer and combines much more ideas, but that one does work). I Know What I Like is a fun track, but Epping Forest takes the flow out of the album and that's why I skip it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 16:25:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-12, 10:36:40
NP Stride - How Far ... for Nicky  ;)

Good, Bups, you struck on one of the two killer songs. The other is the title song Imagine. The other songs snuggle nicely into place after while, and you start realising that you'v reached the end of the rainbow  ;)

Give me your take ........ after the tenth run !!!  :-X


NP  Stride: How Far  (takin a short break from Ten)   *horns* (both)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 16:29:38
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 15:22:04
Actually, Brave is the album that got me into (H era) Marillion (I was already a fan of the Fish period albums).. It's still my all-time favourite Marillion album and all-time favourite album in general. It also contains my all-time favourite track, The Great Escape. It's a lot to digest, but well worth it and if the spark hits you it stays.

OK !!!

Guess I'll have to reconsider my life  :D

Your opinion means a lot to me, Erik  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 16:45:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 16:29:38
OK !!!

Guess I'll have to reconsider my life  :D

Your opinion means a lot to me, Erik  8)

Nicky.
Thanks Nicky! And: likewise, so naturally 'must check out Ten' is on my to do list ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 17:31:13
Ten sounds very good, Nicky! (Thanks.)

Listening to some samples on the Ten fansite.
At the moment: This Heart Goes On (sample)

Of course this song is a bit less good, but for a ballad it's very pretty.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-12, 17:56:57
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-11-12, 16:45:26
Thanks Nicky! And: likewise, so naturally 'must check out Ten' is on my to do list ;)

I know that Brave is the fave album of A LOT of Marillion fans, I read all the stories about it, I know that the members of the band praise it a lot, I know that they disliked the commercial approach on HiE (by the way, it's strange to know that people who did a music that you like don't like it themselves  :-X) but frankly, even if I have come to like it (moderately) this is the last album in my 250+ prog CD's that I would recommend to any prog rock newbie. If I listen to Brave and then, for instance, to CAS, there's just no competition. But it's just me and Marillion is a great band anyway.

NP Marillion - One fine Day  Great song really, maybe my second favorite of the H's era after Fantastic Place

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 18:18:22
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 17:31:13
Ten sounds very good, Nicky! (Thanks.)

Listening to some samples on the Ten fansite.

Ten is not only music, it's an addiction (as bad as heroin, tellya)  ;D


> At the moment: This Heart Goes On (sample). Of course this song is a bit less good, but for a ballad it's very pretty.

That's what I first thought too, Paco, but each time I heard it, it simply got better, and now I find it insanely good. That has a lot to do with the fact that Gary's an insanely good singer.

Comin to think of it, it seems that we're movin from "the guitarist's age" into "the singer's age" - isnt that so?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 18:47:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-12, 18:18:22Comin to think of it, it seems that we're movin from "the guitarist's age" into "the singer's age" - isnt that so?
I'm still in "the keyboardplayer's age"... Is that bad? :(


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-11-12, 18:58:45
Solomon

"Does it matter at all..." *great solo*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 19:37:13
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-11-12, 18:58:45Solomon

"Does it matter at all..." *great solo*

Aha! I remember something! (Heads over to the greatest moments in music place!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 10:50:54
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-12, 17:56:57
NP Marillion - One fine Day  Great song really, maybe my second favorite of the H's era after Fantastic Place
Fantastic Place and One Fine Day are among my Marillion faves too! One Fine Day is really an underrated gem.

About comparing Brave and Clutching At Straws, I view the Fish era and H era as two separate things, I personally cannot make a sensible ranking of albums mixing the two. The Fish era is great and it's where my love for Marillion and prog in general started (together with Genesis), but I hardly play those albums anymore. The H era work touches me so much more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-11-13, 12:33:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 19:37:13
Aha! I remember something! (Heads over to the greatest moments in music place!)
You're welcome :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 17:46:53
Taking a break from Fugazi (which is an "ok album" at the moment by the way).

Now playing:

Renaissance - Turn Of The Cards - Mother Russia

Wow! What a voice! Perhaps the most clean, pure female voice I've ever heard!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 18:41:42
NP   Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Needed somethin like this to take my mind off Ten.

Tremendous, heavier than SLS, seemingly even better. A real masterpiece  :) :) :)

The Poles have got the whole world rockin now, playin at ProgPower and all sorta places. They sure deserve it, man!

Whaddaya think guys?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:03:16
Arena - Peppers Ghost  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:08:41
Satellite - Don't Go Away In Silence
From their new album (not out yet) called "Into The Night".

Woooooww... listen to it here:
http://www.metalmind.com.pl/index.php?dzial=artysci&strona=mp3

Highly recommended for Arena fans.
And since you all are...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:14:09
Earlier today: Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

np: Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness

7. Shattered

gets better after each listening  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:54:21
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:03:16
*horns* *horns* *horns*

You think that's news, Mad?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:57:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:54:21
You think that's news, Mad?  ;D

Nicky.

No, i just wanted to remind you how good it is.  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:02:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:08:41
Satellite - Don't Go Away In Silence
From their new album (not out yet) called "Into The Night".

Have Satel made anything heavy, Paco?  ;D

Just put Into The Night on my shopping list. Thanks for the tip.


NP  Marillion:  Brave

Let's see ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:35:12
You're looking for Satellite in heavy mode?
Try Peter Pan!

Have to set it on shopping list too...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:54:19
NP Marillion / Script For A Jester's Tear

Have become all nostalgic after all this Marillion talk 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:56:32
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:35:12
You're looking for Satellite in heavy mode?

Did you get the joke, Paco?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 21:18:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-13, 20:56:32
Did you get the joke, Paco?  :)

Nicky.

Hehe, no I didn't, but now I do. ;)


Kino - Cutting Room Floor
8. Say You Will

The disc that gave us hope... :'(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 22:11:43
NP Marillion / Script For A Jester's Tear Bonus Disc / Grendel (Fair Deal Studios version) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 22:16:12
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 22:11:43
NP Marillion / Script For A Jester's Tear Bonus Disc / Grendel (Fair Deal Studios version) *horns*

"Midnight suns, bids moors farewell..."  *horns*

Talking about classics!  :D

NP> Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 10:28:55
NP  Ten:  Rome   *horns*

Yeah, fell back again, couldnt help it.

Rome is my fave song, need it like Popeye needs his spinach.

Not only does Gary have a tremendous expression, but there's something about the way he colors each word - never heard anything like it before. A treat for a linguist freak. He really creeps under my skin.

You'll definitely like this stuff, Erik.

But Pusle doesnt wanna dance with me no more. Need a new dance partner. Anyone in?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 10:49:26
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 22:16:12
Talking about classics!  :D

NP> Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

8)

Sure is! Glad you like it, Mad.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 12:12:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 10:28:55
But Pusle doesnt wanna dance with me no more. Need a new dance partner. Anyone in?  ;D

Nicky.
I suggest you ask Paco, then you two could have an anti-gays-parade of your own.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 12:28:07
Hey, you're joinin us crazy guys in the Room, Bluey?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 13:09:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 12:28:07
Hey, you're joinin us crazy guys in the Room, Bluey?  ;D

Nicky.
Yes - obviously!  ;D

Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 12:12:55
I suggest you ask Paco, then you two could have an anti-gays-parade of your own.  ;D
Not joining in on this, though... discrimination sucks!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 13:47:10
Right, we have a mini-Paul around here  ;) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 14:15:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 13:47:10
Right, we have a mini-Paul around here  ;) :)

Nicky.

???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 16:11:15
Bluey, d'ya really need a man to do all yar thinkin for ya?  ;D

All aside, now that we know you so well here (to say the least), how about writing up your Listening Profile? Would be interesting to see. You can leave out Robbie Williams and James Blunt  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 16:39:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 16:11:15
Bluey, d'ya really need a man to do all yar thinkin for ya?  ;D

All aside, now that we know you so well here (to say the least), how about writing up your Listening Profile? Would be interesting to see. You can leave out Robbie Williams and James Blunt  :D

Nicky.
Well, actually no, but there are so many people called 'Paul', I just don't know which one you mean...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 16:45:58
... but only one called St. Paul ......  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2007-11-14, 16:55:48
And how was I supposed to know you mean him?!  >:(  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 17:47:57
Well, it's said that women can read the minds of men, but that maybe only goes for certain (unreligious) inclinations .....  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-11-14, 17:59:42
NP -> Savatage - Dead Winter Dead *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-14, 19:41:51
Do any of you ever check on ProgArchives?
I do most of "my discoveries" there.

Amplifier (Amplifier, 2004) Consultancy

Sounds interesting...
Psychedelic/Space Rock, with very 'eavy metal in it.
Especially for Nicky (check it out!).

- Paco "Seeker Of New Prog"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-11-14, 20:10:03
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-14, 19:41:51
Do any of you ever check on ProgArchives?
I do most of "my discoveries" there.
I used to, but nowadays I do my discoveries on MySpace  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-14, 20:21:25
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-11-14, 20:10:03I used to, but nowadays I do my discoveries on MySpace  8)

Ok, but with MySpace you already know a name, or else you wouldn't search for it on MySpace.

I was actually talking about music coming to YOU instead of the other way round...
At ProgArchives, once in a while the mp3s are updated and some new songs are added.
I check out most of those songs and if I like it, I look at the artist and remember it.
And then I go to MySpace to listen to some more songs.

Last.fm is good too.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-11-14, 20:30:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-14, 20:21:25
Ok, but with MySpace you already know a name, or else you wouldn't search for it on MySpace.
I'm visiting MySpace websites of friends of the bands that are in my friends list. Most of the time their friends have similar music. But I'm listening to prog radio as well like Morow.com and Live 365 Internet radio stations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-11-14, 22:24:04
Elister - The Gift 8)

If you haven't heard of Elister... It's the band of Marjan Welman, and she's on the new Ayreon 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-14, 23:19:18
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-14, 19:41:51
Do any of you ever check on ProgArchives?
I do most of "my discoveries" there.

Amplifier (Amplifier, 2004) Consultancy

Sounds interesting...
Psychedelic/Space Rock, with very 'eavy metal in it.
Especially for Nicky (check it out!).

- Paco "Seeker Of New Prog"

Thanks for the tip, Paco  :)

Here's the official MySpace page for Amplifier: http://www.myspace.com/amplifiertheband

I listened through the three songs there to get a first impression.

I read about Amplifier on  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier_%28band%29  and  www.amplifiertheband.com


Yes, I have been in ProgArchives several times. In fact I've quoted passages from reviews there in the Room.

Now we're at it, my main source of prog info has been Amazon reviews, mainly on the American site. There are lots of real good reviews there (also a bunch of real dumbass ones), and I'v found some reviewers whose writeups I particularly seek, i.a. Murat Batmaz, who's a member of the Room. The best reviewers always comment on the lyrics of bands and albums. This is a very rare commodity on internet sites, and one that indicates to me that I'v found a very serious reviewer.

I'v read several thousand reviews on Amazon.

I also read extensively about groups in Wikipedia (surprise?) and on their official sites.

Then of course I get great tips from you guys in the Room - please continue. And I have a good friend who's the prog man in one of the two CD-stores in Copenhagen that have the best prog selection.

Now I think I pretty much have found the groups that are best to my taste; they're the ones listed as Present and Past Masters in my Listening Profile. Most of the stuff under Past Masters I've listened to a lot during the past forty years, so it's mainly the Present Masters I play now.

But I'v always been a seeker, and I will continue to pursue exciting trails in prog. What makes prog different from so much else is that you really have to use a lot of effort to work your way into an album, sometimes for a long time contrary to your feelings. That was particularly the case for me, and it seems for many others, with Dream Theater, who today are one of my absfave groups.

On the other hand, with Ten I simply couldn't understand how they could be so unknown and yet so very good, but I'v had to realise that even proggies aren't always as adventurous as I could wish.

So prog is one of the most exciting things going on in my life: Seeking, trying out, and then grooving when I find something real edgy  :)  and then of course sharing, like with you guys  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-15, 18:09:19
NP  Coheed And Cambria:  Welcome Home  (on Good Apollo, Vol. 1)   *horns*

On repeat. Super!

Thinkin bout John on his bd. Where is he?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2007-11-16, 19:19:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-15, 18:09:19


Thinkin bout John on his bd. Where is he?



At f'in work getting seriously pissed off!

Been a bit busy lately and not been about much
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-16, 21:55:50
Listening to ProgArchives' songs once again.
Hoping to find something new.

Now playing:
Banks, Tony (A Curious Feeling, 1979) After The Lie
What a brilliant song by this master keyboardplayer. Very Wind & Wuthering era Genesis-ish (try to speak that out loud).

Thanks to ProgArchives I want to ask you guys (and girls) the following:

Does anyone know "Alias Eye"? The songs on PA are very good. It's a German band.
And "Aside Beside"? It's a French band. Also sounds very nice. Although it seems that they only have one album (Tadj Mahall Gates).

And now playing:
Banks, Tony (Strictly Inc., 1995) An Island In The Darkness
This reminds me more of the latest three Genesis albums (not counting Calling All Stations). Even the drumcomputer is present. But nevertheless I really like the song. It's not as poppy as most Genesis' latest songs.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-11-16, 23:45:22
Nightwish - Dark Passion Paly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-17, 11:37:00
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-11-16, 21:55:50
Listening to ProgArchives' songs once again.
Hoping to find something new.

Thanks for all your good tips, Paco. I always read them carefully and keep them in mind  :)


>  Even the drumcomputer is present

After hearing Mike Portnoy's fabulous drum playing, drum computers are a total nogo with me.


> ... Tadj Mahall Gates

That would prob be without the d and with one l, Paco  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-11-17, 12:47:13
np>> MuteMath - [Mute Math (2006)  #02]: Typical (4:12)

hmmm, nice :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-17, 13:28:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-17, 11:37:00>  Even the drumcomputer is present

After hearing Mike Portnoy's fabulous drum playing, drum computers are a total nogo with me.
Of course. Drumcomputers are no go. But it reminds me of Genesis.

Now Playing:
Dream Theater - Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory
3. Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu

It's been a while since I heard this album and I really like it. The piano in the songs really make it some extra better. ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-17, 16:34:23
NP  Marillion:  Anoraknophobia   *horns*

Nice, very differing moods.

Ms and I got into a Marillion mood here.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-17, 17:03:39
Nicky, do you also think Ed Wabry is a drum computer? ;D

NP -> Spock's Beard - Octane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-17, 18:03:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-17, 16:34:23
NP  Marillion:  Anoraknophobia   *horns*

Nice, very differing moods.

Ms and I got into a Marillion mood here.

Nicky.

Yeah, yesterday I played it three times.
It's a really good album.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-17, 20:10:53
Now Playing:

Cosmic Nomads - Obey The Universe
The Engulfed Forest

From:
http://www.myspace.com/cosmicnomads

Wow... Really cool!!
Very much "thick" Hammond!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-17, 21:21:25
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-17, 17:03:39
Nicky, do you also think Ed Wabry is a drum computer? ;D

As you're the specialist in wild goose chases, Appy, I didn't look too long for Ed Wabry and figured out that you meant Ed Warby  :D

I'd never heard of him before, but when I read that he played on The Human Equation, I realised what your connection is.

And the marshies obviously love him, as he's been voted "Best Hardrock/Metal Drummer of the Benelux" by the Dutch drummer magazine Slagwerkkrant.

OK, I'll play THE soon and see if I can share your enthusiasm.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-17, 23:19:52
Dave 'O progshow. (http://www.phoenixfm.com)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-11-18, 13:36:58
Knight Area - Under A New Sign  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-11-18, 14:20:47
Today I played:
Alias Eye - Field Of Names

This is really good, it fits well on my wish-list! 8)
I also played Maserati's album "Inventions For The New Season". (http://www.myspace.com/maseratirocks)
And I also really liked that one!

I'm certainly going to spend some money on that band!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-18, 22:47:04
Def Leppard - Hysteria

No i'm not kidding.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-18, 23:32:50
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-18, 22:47:04
Def Leppard - Hysteria

Sounds like quite standard classic rock to me, reminds me mainly of Aerosmith. Anything to get excited about, Mad?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-19, 12:41:38
NP  Ten:  The Essential Collection

OK, now that I'v listened to both Essential and The Twilight Chonicles over fifty times, I have to say that Twilight is a more "whole" album. All songs except the last (tenth) are killers. Essential is a more mixed bag. Songs like Through The Fire, Yesterday Lies In The Flames, The Name Of The Rose, and The Robe are killers (the latter two also lyrics-wise). But then there are some songs that are too fantasy-like for my taste, but who knows, maybe something for the youngies here.

So from now on my first recom is Twilight, but Essential is also one of my ten absfave albums, so sure worth gettin, guys  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-11-19, 12:45:34
Nightwish - 7 Days to the Wolves

I just had the fiddly bit :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-19, 15:57:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-18, 23:32:50
Sounds like quite standard classic rock to me, reminds me mainly of Aerosmith. Anything to get excited about, Mad?

Nicky.

Hmm, Wicky Nicky >:(  They sold about 18 millions Hysteria LP's, which doesn't prove anything but at least the fact that some people must have been excited about it (I have been, back in those days). And I do think that Animal or Pour some sugar on me are classic hard rock anthems. But each to his own ...

NP Marillion - Gazpacho That's good  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-19, 18:44:38
NP  In Flames:  Come Clarity

Now at the fifth listen it's beginning to sound a bit good. Not easy stuff for me. But I can hear that they're good at whatever they're doin  ;D

Is anybody here into this stuff?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-11-19, 18:46:48
Sonata Arctica - Unia 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-11-19, 18:53:03
Threshold - Wounded Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-11-19, 21:20:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-18, 23:32:50
Sounds like quite standard classic rock to me, reminds me mainly of Aerosmith. Anything to get excited about, Mad?

Nicky.

Well in my younger days ( ;D) i used to be very fond of them.
Despite the eighties-radio-scores they had they really rocked.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

And to me Hysteria is still a classic. There are some really great tracks on it.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-11-19, 21:51:55
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: Idiocracy  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-19, 22:18:36
Genesis - Invisible Touch
3. Land Of Confusion

I still get the feeling to sing along. I really like both era's of Genesis. In fact I feel a top 5 list coming up!!

1. Selling England By The Pound
2. Wind And Wuthering
3. A Trick Of The Tail
4. Duke
5. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

No Invisible Touch in that list. ;D
But outside of this "favourite five" there's also the brilliant songs "Dodo/Lurker", "Home By The Sea/2nd Home By The Sea", "Domino", "Driving The Last Spike", "Fading Lights".

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-20, 21:49:04
Now listening to:
Sigur Rós - Takk
3. Hoppipolla

I can't understand a word they say... But when you get rid of everything you ever know about music (and languages :D) and you listen to this one song you can only come to the conclusion that this song is beautiful!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-20, 22:16:15
Fish - Thirteenth Star

Unfortunately one of the disappointments of this year.  :-\
More of the same and loaded with many 'i've-heard-this-before' tunes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-20, 22:34:44
Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies Pt I + II

The whole package.  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-20, 23:52:24
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-20, 22:16:15
Fish - Thirteenth Star

Unfortunately one of the disappointments of this year.  :-\
More of the same and loaded with many 'i've-heard-this-before' tunes.

I noted that several Amazon reviewers consider Sunsets On Empire his best solo album. What do you guys think about that?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-11-21, 10:33:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-20, 23:52:24
I noted that several Amazon reviewers consider Sunsets On Empire his best solo album. What do you guys think about that?

Nicky.

I am far for knowing all of his solo discography but, from what I know, Internal Exile is my favorite. But Sunsets is good too. About Thirteenth Star, I had three listens and more or less the same feeling that with the other LP's, which means it's all about hit and miss. Some good songs, some forgettable ... But I have the feeling that this one is a grower  :)

I have ordered Raingods and Field of Crows recently so I can dig further ...

NP Fish - Goldfish and Clowns from Sunsets. This one song is VERY good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-11-21, 12:24:34
Spock's Beard - The Kindness of Strangers

Beeeee yoooouuuu teeeee ful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-21, 21:52:46
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-11-21, 10:33:04
I am far for knowing all of his solo discography but, from what I know, Internal Exile is my favorite. But Sunsets is good too. About Thirteenth Star, I had three listens and more or less the same feeling that with the other LP's, which means it's all about hit and miss. Some good songs, some forgettable ... But I have the feeling that this one is a grower  :)

I have ordered Raingods and Field of Crows recently so I can dig further ...

NP Fish - Goldfish and Clowns from Sunsets. This one song is VERY good

I personally think that Sunsets and Vigil are his best work until now. You might be right when you say that Thirteenth Star is a grower but after several spins i have to say that it still doesn't click with me for almost the same reasons as you described, Bupie.
Thing that bothers me is that Fish' voice seems to deteriorate more and more as he grows older and older.  :-\
He definitely hasn't got the power in his voice any more. Just like he used to.

This is the first Fish album i've heard where i have this feeling. The others were good or exceptional. I really like Felini Days for instance and Fields Of Crows is good too.

But i'm not giving up though.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-21, 23:32:15
NP  Sieges Even:  Paramount

So now I'v listened to it five times in a row, and I'm really impressed. This is one mf of an album  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Each of these four guys is awesome, and together they're simply over the top.

What a treat!

The Fourth Reich is one of great music !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-22, 08:52:46
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-18, 22:47:04
Def Leppard - Hysteria

Maddox, you are my hero!!  *horns*  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 12:15:26
Ten:  Through The Fire  (on Essential)   *horns*

Fire, you bet! A real caustic one.

This song redefines what singing is !!!

And the guitar is right up there too !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-11-22, 18:42:33
John Wetton - Sinister
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-11-22, 21:26:44
Guys, I'm back! ;D So what have I missed the last couple of weeks? 8)

NP: Evans Blue - A Cross And A Girl Named Blessed

Really awesome band. They remind me somewhat of Tool and A Perfect Circle but I think you guys have to listen and decide for yourself if you like it or not...Anyway, here's a link to their MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/evansblue

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 23:46:34
NP  Genesis:  Foxtrot

To my taste, this one is more interesting than enjoyable. If it hadn't been that Genesis became such a great band later on, I would never have gotten Foxtrot.

In my mind, the first real enjoyable album is Selling England, which is sooo much better than Foxtrot, and then it gets better and better up to Duke and Abacab.

Anybody here like the first three Genesis albums? - if so, what and why?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 23:52:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-11-22, 21:26:44
Guys, I'm back! ;D So what have I missed the last couple of weeks? 8)

Mainly a lot of good beer, a bunch of birthdays, some interesting stuff in the Room - and some silly stuff - but isnt that the way we Roomies are?  ;)

What were you so busy with, Tom?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-11-22, 21:26:44
NP: Evans Blue - A Cross And A Girl Named Blessed

Really awesome band. They remind me somewhat of Tool and A Perfect Circle but I think you guys have to listen and decide for yourself if you like it or not...Anyway, here's a link to their MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/evansblue

Sounds real good, Tom. I'm sure gonna try'm out. I'm a big fan of Tool and APC. And I know that you're never out with bullshit stuff.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-23, 10:18:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 23:46:34NP  Genesis:  Foxtrot

To my taste, this one is more interesting than enjoyable. If it hadn't been that Genesis became such a great band later on, I would never have gotten Foxtrot.
I think Foxtrot has one of the best Genesis songs on it: Supper's Ready!! And the beautiful acoustic guitar piece: Horizons (my dad used to play it on his guitar very often (even before I ever knew it was a Genesis song)). Watcher of the skies is also very good I think.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 23:46:34In my mind, the first real enjoyable album is Selling England, which is sooo much better than Foxtrot, and then it gets better and better up to Duke and Abacab.
I agree that Selling England By The Pound is much better than Foxtrot. But I think the earlier albums are very enjoyable too.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-22, 23:46:34Anybody here like the first three Genesis albums? - if so, what and why?
Yes, I do!
From Genesis To Revelation (did you count that one too, Nicky?) is very simple and not really a good album, also because of production. But some songs are very nice and the guys (in their teens back then!!) showed very well how professional they were, or at least how professional they would become! In The Wilderness is very beautiful! The piano parts are very good. Of course it's more (60's) pop than prog but who cares...
Trespass is very good. It has some GREAT songs on it! Visions Of Angels for instance: WOW!!! Tears in my eyes when I listen to that one. But each song on this album has something nice.
Nursery Cryme: The Musical Box!! People, how can someone not like this?? This is also a brilliant piece of music! Harold The Barrel is very funny and secretly still very cool. Good album!
And then of course Foxtrot, which I already told about.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-23, 10:26:01
NP Kino - Loser's Day Paradise

Hey Mister Nameless, Do I seem a bit insensitive ... 

*horns*  No, wait   *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 11:48:54
NP  Genesis:  Wind & Wuthering

Now we're talkin business guys. This is one heck of an album. Real melodic and atmospheric. And Phil has become a fantastic singer, beside being a tremendous drummer  *horns*

And it's a real album. After all the banging around in "... In That Quiet Earth", Afterglow really transports you to higher spheres mmmmmmmm.

I must say, now that I'v gone deeper in Genesis, I'm now willing to place them in the top league together with Beatles, Floyd, Zep, and DT. There sure is a lot of Genius there  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-23, 16:21:18
UK - Night after night (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:13:11
NP   Wuthering Heights:  The Shadow Cabinet

A fusion of power metal and folk music. Quite special. A Danish-Swedish band. Great singer. As good as it gets within power metal (although PM isnt really my thing, more for youths).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:14:50
Power metal? Yuck... you mean they're yodeling!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:18:14
No, more Irish style, on the folk side; and Dragonforce, on the power side. I'd say, somethin for you, Bluey. It rattles the brain nicely - whatever's left  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:22:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:18:14
No, more Irish style, on the folk side; and Dragonforce, on the power side. I'd say, somethin for you, Bluey.
I think you've posted a link to their website somewhere in another thread... the name sounds familiar... and if I'm not totally mistaken, they're indeed not too bad.  :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:18:14
It rattles the brain nicely - whatever's left  ;D

Nicky.
How would I know what's left of your brain, Nicky, after you smoked all that spicy stuff and drowned the remaining brain cells with loads of beer!  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:28:55
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:22:08
How would I know what's left of your brain, Nicky, after you smoked all that spicy stuff and drowned the remaining brain cells with loads of beer!  ;D  ;)

Well, Ms 007 says the same ...... but she likes my company nonetheless. Shows what women go for  :o

> I think you've posted a link to their website somewhere in another thread

Yup. Go searchin .....

> if I'm not totally mistaken, they're indeed not too bad.

Women go for the Wuthering Heights jive. They expect us men to spend all our life gettin them there.

Have a nice weekend, Bluey (and keep dreamin)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:32:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:28:55
Well, Ms 007 says the same ...... but she likes my company nonetheless. Shows what women go for  :o
Scary...  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-23, 17:28:55
Have a nice weekend, Bluey (and keep dreamin)  ;D

Nicky.
Will do so - but hopefully not of you, Nicky!  ;)

Have a nice weekend too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-23, 22:22:37
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-22, 08:52:46
Maddox, you are my hero!!  *horns*  ;)

I am?  :o

;D  ;)

NP>

The Flower Kings - Flower Power

Track: Disc I # 01 - Garden Of Dreams

Speaking of epics: A minor 56 minutes of prog heaven.  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-11-24, 10:16:23
Toto - Falling in Between Live  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-24, 10:29:40
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: 02 - The Conflict

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-24, 13:49:05
Rammstein - Ohne Dich
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-24, 15:56:45
NP  Evans|Blue:  The Pursuit  (on MySpace)

Your're right, Tom, this is great stuff  *horns*

Thanks for the tip  :)

Looks like The Melody is the one to get:

http://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Begins-When-This-Portrayal/dp/B000PKG7HA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1195916090&sr=1-1

Wrote it on my SL.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-11-24, 16:07:30
NP  Hurt:  Ten Ton Brick  (on MySpace)

Was recommended for Evans|Blue fans by Amazon reviewers.

Also great  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-24, 22:00:24
Andromeda - II =  I

Track: 02 - Mirages

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-11-24, 23:03:36
As usual on Saturday night i listen to Dave 'O Progshow (http://www.phoenixfm.com)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-11-25, 15:33:32
Genesis - Wind And Wuthering
2. One For The Vine

The middle instrumental section is absolutely AMAZING!!
One of the best Genesis albums they made!!
Makes you forget all your problems! ;D

"I'm singing along to One For The Vine"


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 00:31:06
NP  SymphonyX:  The Odyssey

One of'm greaties   *horns*

Which of the two, The Odyssey or Paradise Lost, is the better, we can discuss till the end of time, and as long as the good beer keeps flowin (and Bluey stays in Germany), such discussions are fine with me   ;D  :)

One thing we cant discuss is that Russ is one of the greatest singers, because this is a f*in FACT   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2007-11-26, 11:45:56
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-23, 22:22:37
I am?  :o

;D  ;)
Well, I guess I could also have said "Maddox for President!"  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-26, 16:16:25
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream
9. Stranger By The Minute

I really love this song and this album.
Porcupine Tree are really an awesome band!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:00:22
IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:45:43
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:00:22
IQ - Ever

Nice, Teunis.  8)

NP Toto - White Sister on Livefields  ... and it rocks   *horns*  Bluey, are you REALLY sure that this version is not heavy enough for your taste ?!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-27, 09:01:06
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:45:43
Nice, Teunis.  8)

NP Toto - White Sister on Livefields  ... and it rocks   *horns*  Bluey, are you REALLY sure that this version is not heavy enough for your taste ?!

Which version of what?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-27, 09:30:12
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-27, 09:01:06
Which version of what?  ???

Forget it  :'(

NP Dream Theater - Misunderstood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-27, 11:59:41
NP  Korn: Korn   *horns*

You can say what you want about Korn's pubertarian tendencies, but they are one of the most imaginative bands on this planet, and they rock bigtime - and they're animal friends, which gives them an ekstra + with me.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-27, 12:36:27
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue
1. In Earnest

This is really cool music. Anyone who hasn't heard of it yet should check it out!
Very cool organ and keyboard sounds!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-11-27, 19:13:14
Steve Lukather - Luke
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-27, 19:41:25
(1977, Peter Gabriel (1 - "Car")) Solsbury Hill (ProgArchives)

I still don't get it... This is pop music, if you ask me...

People complaining that Genesis went pop and that Peter Gabriel should have stayed with Genesis...
When Peter Gabriel brought out his first solo album, Genesis already made Wind And Wuthering and were recording ...And Then There Were Three...

And Phil Collin's pop music is much better too...
;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-27, 21:09:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-27, 12:36:27
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue
1. In Earnest

This is really cool music. Anyone who hasn't heard of it yet should check it out!
Very cool organ and keyboard sounds!


-Paco

I agree.  8)

NP>

Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track: Take The Time  *horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 00:25:37
NP  Genesis:  Carpet Crawlers   *horns*

Gosh, what a wonderful song  :)

It's 33 years since they recorded it, and it's still breathtaking  8)

I'm currently on a Genesis trip, and you know what guys, it's really great   *horns*

I think you know what I mean  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-11-28, 00:29:11
NP: Dredg - The Canyon Behind Her

What a truly fantastic song! Goosbumps all over, and that's not because it's friggin cold over here! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-28, 00:34:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 00:25:37
NP  Genesis:  Carpet Crawlers   *horns*

Gosh, what a wonderful song  :)

It's 33 years since they recorded it, and it's still breathtaking  8)

I'm currently on a Genesis trip, and you know what guys, it's really great   *horns*

I think you know what I mean  :)

Nicky.

I fully agree.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-11-28, 09:48:05
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2007-11-27, 19:13:14
Steve Lukather - Luke

8) I can't wait the release of his new solo album. Should be around next february.

NP Enchant - Enchanted  Great riffs on this one  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 12:16:56
NP  Genesis:  The Lamb ...

Man, I didnt think anythin could keep me on the hook like Ten did for a while, but this monster simply gets better and better.

How could I miss out on this album for so many years?

Prog is really elusive  :o

Paco, dya think "The Lamb" has references to the Bible?  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 18:44:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 12:16:56Paco, dya think "The Lamb" has references to the Bible?  ???

Hehehe, I don't know...
I know that the lyrics on this album are quite psychedelic. Very strange too.
You know what? I'm going to dig a bit in the lyrics soon. My version of the booklet has an introducing part written by Peter Gabriel in which he explains a bit further. Although somehow I don't think it helps that much! :D

Today I was listening to Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura again.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-11-28, 20:29:14
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-11-28, 09:48:05
8) I can't wait the release of his new solo album. Should be around next february.
I'm very curious too, but that's no news  ;)

np: Muse - Hullabaloo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:05:17
Hidria Spacefolk - Symetria

The last song of the album has just left my speakers.
It's always a very enjoyable ride!

Now I'm planning on playing Arena's The Cry.
And after that I'm going to bed.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:17:23
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:05:17
And after that I'm going to bed.

... and you expect us to believe that, Paco?   ;D


NP  Ten:  Twilight

They've become my favorite group!

Gary Hughes' singing and all the great melody combined with the beat and drive just do it for me, and Chris Francis' frenzied guitar also fits my temperament.

The lyrics are some of the most visionary I'v encountered. They're not about stuff, but they sure send the mind souring into worlds of great imagination  :)

Strange, huh? And you guys - not to mention the world - hardly know them.

The weak link is the drumming. They use a session drummer on Twilight. It's excellent, but imagine what Mike Portnoy could add .... Hope they soon find a great drummer too. Then they'll be unstoppable  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:21:59
I'm laughing really hard at the moment.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:17:23
... and you expect us to believe that, Paco?  *horns*


NP  Ten:  Twilight

They've become my favourite group!

Gary Hughes singing and all the great melody combined with the beat and drive just do it for me, and Chris Francis' frenzied guitar also fits my temperament.

The lyrics are some of the most visionary I've encountered. They're not about stuff, but they sure send the mind souring into worlds of great imagination  :)

Strange, huh? And you guys hardly know them.

The weak link is the drumming. They use a session drummer on Twilight. It's excellent, but imagine what Mike Portnoy could add  :) Hope they soon find a great drummer too. Then they'll be unstoppable  :)

Nicky.

I'm not sure I'm going to bed right after I listened to The Cry. Just that I'm going to bed after listening to The Cry.

About Ten.
I do like the samples I heard, but aren't there any more samples??

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:33:53
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:21:59
u

Paco, I use the American style, which is: Simplification!

But OK, I'm not interested in changing Mike Portnoy's name - corrected that  :)


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-11-28, 21:21:59
About Ten.
I do like the samples I heard, but aren't there any more samples??

Paco, what you're saying is what we in Denmark call "fly f*in" ;D

Just get Twilight!

You are, just like me, and Gary Hughes, a hopeless romantic!

And enjoy - not just tens, but hundreds of times  *horns*

But OK, just found some good samples at  http://www.tenofthebest.com/ , i.a. one of my fave song, Rome.

But at least: Crank up the volume fGs!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-11-28, 22:41:06
Marillion - Lady Nina  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-29, 18:39:52
NP Nightwish - End of all Hope

I find it surprinsingly addictive  :-[

Maybe I shoud go and see a doctor ? Nicky, Bluey, Maddox, what do you think ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2007-11-29, 19:37:35
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-29, 18:39:52
NP Nightwish - End of all Hope

I find it surprinsingly addictive  :-[

Maybe I shoud go and see a doctor ? Nicky, Bluey, Maddox, what do you think ?  ;D

This is actually one of my all-time favourites of all Nightwish songs. Just pure genius! So, em, no, no need to go see the doctor :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-29, 19:48:31
Why not? I think you both need to see a doctor! ;)


Nightwish isn't my cup of tea, but I can understand that you really like it! No need to see a (music)doctor.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-29, 21:13:32
Bupie, the Captain has decided! - but else you neednt tell me what "addictive" is, as you know  ;)

But then I have to join Paco's club of indifference to Nightwish. They dont really do anything for me. In fact there's no female-fronted group that really has, except Big Brother & The Holding Company fronted by the great Janis Joplin long ago. Not that I haven't tried. And not that I dont love women; I do, but that I dont need to expound on to a Frenchie  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime (I) 

Must say, really rocks, much more power than I remembered  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-11-29, 22:05:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-29, 21:13:32They dont really do anything for me. In fact there's no female-fronted group that really has

Have you heard:
- Stream Of Passion
- Magenta
- Mostly Autumn
I am most certainly still forgetting some brilliant bands.

Today the first album I listened to was The Cry (as promised ;))
And then when I got home I played The Tangent again!
Great music!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-29, 23:32:08
Paco, I listened to some Mostly Autumn after hearing Heather Findlay on The Human Equation. I like her singing a lot, but Mostly Autumn are too light to get me really rockin. Remember that I mainly go for rather heavy stuff like Ten, DT and Sieges Even, although I also like the mellower moments of these groups, and somehow women arent considered in these contexts.

OK, I'll admit that Nightwish are sufficiently heavy for me, but there I find that there's too little variation, and that's a primary criterion for me too.

The female singing that has gripped me most in recent times is Sinead O'Connor on Rick Wright's Broken China  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-30, 09:57:27
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2007-11-29, 19:37:35
This is actually one of my all-time favourites of all Nightwish songs. Just pure genius! So, em, no, no need to go see the doctor :)

Thanks Peter, especially since you are not exactly a metal fan, if I don't mistake  :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-11-29, 23:32:08
OK, I'll admit that Nightwish are sufficiently heavy for me, but there I find that there's too little variation, and that's a primary criterion for me too.

I know very few of their songs. I only have their last album for a couple of weeks and haven't found time to listen to it properly so far (not to mention that my girlfriend can not stand this kind of music more than ten -no pun intended, Nicky  ;D- seconds). But, from the videos that I saw on youtube, most of the short songs seem indeed to have little variation.

Still, considering the number of times that those videos have been seen, it must be a VERY famous band in some countries (but not in France).

NP Nightwish - Amaranth  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:09:38
Well, I see a lot of "metal-heads" in my school. Some of them wear Nightwish T-shirts or Epica T-shirts.
When I ask them they do know about Dream Theater, but don't like them too much.
So this kind of music is very popular by a (still rather big) minority of people (often young people).
I used to think that metal heads are at least more open to Prog. But they are as biased as Pop music lovers. Albeit in an alternative way.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:17:42
And then there are those "true" metal heads, who just laugh at Nightwish fans. Nightwish is considered "teen metal". Just look at the concert vids on youtube or so, I wouldn't go there, really. Just 14 year old girlies, screaming all the time, making me feel like "*smack*, shut up and let me listen to the music!"

And no, I'm not a true metal fan, I just have "metal moments", so to say :D That's when I put on Ayreon, SoP, Metallica, Nightwish, and the likes. Still, bands without keyboards get less of my attention :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:30:31
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:17:42
Still, bands without keyboards get less of my attention :)

I'm on line with you here, Cap. The keyboards give sooo much atmosphere and flavor, sorta like the salt and spices in food  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:32:56
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:17:42
And then there are those "true" metal heads, who just laugh at Nightwish fans. Nightwish is considered "teen metal". Just look at the concert vids on youtube or so, I wouldn't go there, really. Just 14 year old girlies, screaming all the time, making me feel like "*smack*, shut up and let me listen to the music!"

Teen metal. Yes, could be a good definition. Still, I like it (moderately, so far) but it's been a long time since I have no more illusions about how immature I am and will remain   :-[  ;D

NP - Thin Lizzy Pressure will blow   *horns*  More adult stuff, you think ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:44:27
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:32:56
... but it's been a long time since I have no more illusions about how immature I am and will remain   :-[  ;D

Nice, Bupsie  :)

Same here!

It's simply amazing how closed-minded and ignorant non-proggies are mostly. They immediately close up to anything that has a solid rhythm, has more than a tonica, dominant, subdominant structure and some chromacy, and where the lyrics are about more than won and lost love.

Music is really the orphan of society today, huh?  ???


Btw, Bupsie, I'd just like to mention this to you: I was at a marvelous lecture about Heidegger the other day, held by the German philosopher Thomas Schwartz. We got into the subject of protecting ourselves against imperialistic tendencies, like today the US political and cultural imperialism. Schwartz argued that the French have for generations now struggled to uphold their special heritage. I long had some reservations about French "chauvinism", but I must say that this discussion gave me lots more respect for the French struggle for keeping your special character and mission in the world.
*horns*

But let's soon see some convincing prog music from France  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-11-30, 19:43:38
Just finished Arena - Pepper's Ghost

np: RPWL - 9
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-30, 21:11:23
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2007-11-30, 11:17:42

And no, I'm not a true metal fan, I just have "metal moments"


:D Hehe, cool description Peter.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-12-02, 13:43:51
NP  Eleven:  Avantgardedog

One of my fave groups, and fave albums - another group hardly known in the Room.

Very melodic, imaginative, fabulous singing, sorta in the crossroads of prog and indie.

Got to know them through Chris Cornell. Alain Johannes and Natassja Shneider are personal friends of CC and did his Euphoria Morning wth him - a masterpiece.

I have all five of Elevens's studio albums now - all great.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-12-02, 18:50:20
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries

What a fabulous album  *horns*

My Walkman doesnt wanna play this one any longer, so I'm entertaining my neighbors with some real heavy music, their only (involuntary) opportunity  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-03, 18:53:44
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-12-03, 19:41:53
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-03, 18:53:44Asia - Silent Nation

I think that's a really good album!


Now playing Big Big Train.
Samples from their website.

Not bad, not bad!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-03, 20:02:00
Ayreon - The First Extinction

A new track on the MySpace page. Sounding  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-12-03, 22:09:11
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-03, 20:02:00
Ayreon - The First Extinction

A new track on the MySpace page. Sounding  8)

Wow indeed! :o

Can't wait! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-12-04, 18:31:31
Porcupine Tree - Voyage 34
1. Phase I

Is this ever coming to DVDA with surround sound? ;D
This is an amazingly cool song, and probably even cooler with some LSD in your brain.
Prog is my drugs. 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-12-04, 20:36:54
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-12-04, 18:31:31
Porcupine Tree - Voyage 34
1. Phase I

Is this ever coming to DVDA with surround sound? ;D
This is an amazingly cool song, and probably even cooler with some LSD in your brain.
Prog is my drugs. 8)

-Paco

Let's get high then.  ;D

NP> Porcupine Tree - Signify SE

Lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:09:50
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-11-29, 18:39:52
NP Nightwish - End of all Hope

I find it surprinsingly addictive  :-[

Maybe I shoud go and see a doctor ? Nicky, Bluey, Maddox, what do you think ?  ;D
I used to have "Nemo" (by Nightwish) as my mobile phone ringtone... I think we should go and see the doc together...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:21:37
Friday's Dream

Such a good song, I would love to hear it live!

After this it's Savatage time again, Poets and Madman waiting to get a spin :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:23:20
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:21:37
Friday's Dream

Such a good song, I would love to hear it live!
You never did?!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:46:56
NP  Jerry Cantrell:  Degradation Trip

One of my absolute favorites, one I can listen to again and again   *horns*

Many of you guys will know that JC is the guitarist and backing singer of Alice In Chains. In fact he is the Genius behind AIC. But then it must be added that Layne was a tremendous singer and contributed just as much as Jerry to AIC's very unique sound.

So it can be no surprise that Degradation sounds very much like AIC. Still, it also does sound somewhat different - hm, difficult to pinpoint .... Somehow it's not quite as dark, and rocks a bit more.

But this sure is music for the advanced proggie, by no means the sing-along kinda music.

Recom for all AIC fans.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:49:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:46:56
NP  Jerry Cantrell:  Degradation Trip

One of my absolute favorites, one I can listen to again and again   *horns*

Many of you guys will know that JC is the guitarist and backing singer of Alice In Chains. In fact he is the Genius behind AIC. But then it must be added that Layne was a tremendous singer and contributed just as much as Jerry to AIC's very unique sound.

So it can be no surprise that Degradation sounds very much like AIC. Still, it also does sound somewhat different - hm, difficult to pinpoint .... Somehow it's not quite as dark, and rocks a bit more.

But this sure is music for the advanced proggie, by no means the sing-along kinda music.

Recom for all AIC fans.

Nicky.

Nicky, don't want to shock you or anything but i totally agree.  *horns*  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:57:52
Mad, you surprise me again and again with your knowledge of good music   :)

Great to share this album with you   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2007-12-05, 09:44:21
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:09:50
I used to have "Nemo" (by Nightwish) as my mobile phone ringtone... I think we should go and see the doc together...  ;)

Why not ? Unfortunately for my family circle, I think I am about to enter in a Nightwish period since I plan to explore their back catalog. I guess it will be very painful for some of my relatives  :-[

NP Kansas - Play the game Tonight  I don't mind a little cheese in the morning ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-12-05, 11:53:28
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:23:20
You never did?!  :o
No :( I only saw Arena live once. They only perform in the west of the Netherlands in small cities. Since I must depend on public transport it's not possible for me to visit those gigs unless I get a lift from someone and a place to sleep.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 12:02:32
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

Track: 01 - Beyond The Eyelids

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 12:12:22
NP  Circus Maximus:  The 1st Chapter

Great album, a sure grower   *horns*

It's too uneven for me to call it a masterpiece, but these Norwegian guys sure are excellent musicians and have a lot of good ideas, and they clearly enjoy playing together. A speciality is the Arabic flavor.

If they stick together, they'll certainly get BIG.

From reviews, I have the impression that they really have got their act together on Isolate, so this album seems to be a real masterpiece.

So fellow heavies in the Room, I know that several of you are into CM. What's your take?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:13:48
NP  Coheed And Cambria:  Welcome Home  (on IV)

One of the best songs eva  *horns*

These guys know what's good !!!

Are you in on this too, Mad ?

And how about givin Ten a run. I dont understand this tenophobia in the Room. Is it because you guys think I'm a jerk ? ...... Hey, dont answer that  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:43:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:13:48
NP  Coheed And Cambria:  Welcome Home  (on IV)

One of the best songs eva  *horns*

These guys know what's good !!!

Are you in on this too, Mad ?

I heard a lot about them but never a thing of them. Time to change that i guess.  ;)
Wanted to buy their latest album but i think i'll go for the cheaper ones.  :D

QuoteAnd how about givin Ten a run. I dont understand this tenophobia in the Room. Is it because you guys think I'm a jerk ? ...... Hey, dont answer this  ;D

Nicky.

Hehe, cool word. Tenophobia.  ;D

I don't have it. I just never gave it a proper listen. Time to change that too i guess.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:50:23
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:43:31
Time to change that too i guess.  :D

What does your woman think of all these changes, Mad ?

Mine was often on the verge of putting me back in the psychward, but I perservered, and now Ms007 actually enjoys Marillion, Ten, and Dredg, although not Opeth (yet), even though she's Swedish  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:59:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:50:23
What does your woman think of all these changes, Mad ?

Mine was often on the verge of putting me back in the psychward, but I perservered, and now Ms007 actually enjoys Marillion, Ten, and Dredg, although not Opeth (yet), even though she's Swedish  :D

Nicky.

Well she accepted my choice of music and is okay with it. Always has by the way. And she does like some parts of the music i play, some Arena songs for instance but she likes some Ayreon stuff too but it are always the mellow and easy-to-get-along songs she aproves.
Never had the nerve to let her listen to Opeth because i'm positive she would run out the house screaming and crying 'my husband has joined the dark side'.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-12-05, 17:25:16
IQ - Subterranea  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-12-05, 18:19:21
Spock's Beard - Octane
2. I Wouldn't Let It Go


I really like this album. I bought Spock's Beard's Octane and the Spock's Beard album together. At first I liked Octane more, but after many listens I like the Spock's Beard album the most.
But Octane is still a very great album!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 18:25:35
No doubt that the latest self-titled SB album is the best, Paco. In fact, it's unbelievably good !

It seems that once Neal had left (for whatever reasons), the other guys upped themselves, and there was a tremendous amount of talent there waiting to be realised.

And Nick is one of the absolute greatest singers around  *horns*

Ncky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 18:35:40
Hehe...

Spocks Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers SE

Track: 01 - The Good Don't Last

Nicky, if you think Spock's latest is good then listen to albums like these. It really rocks.  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-12-05, 19:23:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-05, 18:25:35It seems that once Neil had left (for whatever reasons), the other guys upped themselves, and there was a tremendous amount of talent there waiting to be realised.

Yeah, and Neal is better now too.
It's like they both were restricted or something...

I prefer Neal's solo career to his career with Spocks and I prefer the Spocks v2 to Spocks v1.
Spocks v2. vs Neal Morse is difficult...
They are both excellent (especially (indeed) the latest Spocks release).
But in the end I give Neal my vote for his courage and his inspiration. (He's doing it on his own, while the Spocks guys do it together and with this John Boegehold guy added to it...).


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-06, 10:11:10
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-05, 14:59:48
Never had the nerve to let her listen to Opeth because i'm positive she would run out the house screaming and crying 'my husband has joined the dark side'.  ;D

Good'n Mad  ;D

And tell me, good man, what do you think of Opeth ?


NP  Blind Guardian:  Imaginations From The Other Side

Wasnt love at first listen, but I must say that it's beginning to take hold. Let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-12-06, 18:36:06
Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-06, 20:51:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-06, 10:11:10
Good'n Mad  ;D

And tell me, good man, what do you think of Opeth ?


NP  Blind Guardian:  Imaginations From The Other Side

Wasnt love at first listen, but I must say that it's beginning to take hold. Let's see .....

Nicky.

I think Opeth is a league of its own. Great melody's, which if you ask me can be 'labelled' as prog and ditto vocals. Unfortunately there are times that i think Mikeal's clean vocals suits a song better than the growls/grunts but overall i think he's an amazing songwriter.
Personal favourites are Blackwater Park, which is simply genius and Damnation. When you listen to a song like Windowpane....goosebumps or as i like to call it, chicken-skin al over my body.  *horns*
Same goes for Blackwater Park and The Drapery Falls.

In short: I like Opeth really much.  8)

NP> nothing. Yet.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-06, 21:20:57
Spocks Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers

Track: 01 - The Good Don't Last

Again.  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-07, 11:00:25
NP  SyX:  Paradise Lost

A colossal album, a clear step ahead for SyX, so much power and melody, and Russ' raw scorching voice   *horns* *horns* *horns*

SyX are now beyond doubt one of the giants of heavy prog !!!

"Fly with me - forever higher
and with these wings
we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me - through scorching skies"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-07, 11:21:49
NP Nightwish - Last of the Wilds

Great instrumental, really ! I wont make any proselytism ala Nicky/Ten  ;D but I am amazed as how Dark Passion Play hooked me this last week. Greatly entertaining  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-07, 11:37:44
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-07, 11:21:49
... proselytism ala Nicky/Ten  ;D ....

I'm waiting for it to become a la Ten/Nicky  ;D

Well, you guys were so offhand that it needed some extra mustard  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-12-07, 12:50:05
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Lost Christmas Eve

If you don't like the standard christmas music, but like christmas rock with classical influences, listen to TSO :)

Live on youtube (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=AkAhmH40kiM)
Watch the violinplayer headbang, it's funny ;D

Album version on youtube (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=IK90Ys2LhSo)
Only in America...  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-07, 12:59:09
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-12-05, 11:53:28
No :( I only saw Arena live once. They only perform in the west of the Netherlands in small cities. Since I must depend on public transport it's not possible for me to visit those gigs unless I get a lift from someone and a place to sleep.
That's really sad ...  :'( ... and I (almost) feel guilty because I've seen them so often ... I didn't really count, but it must've been something like 10x ... 

(Ooooh, that was evil!) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-07, 13:12:19
Pallas - The Blinding Darkness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-12-08, 01:09:58
Neal Morse - The Door  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-12-08, 10:05:06
Sylvan - Presets  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-12-08, 12:05:56
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1  8))

track: The Dawn Of Man  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-12-08, 18:55:18
NP  Therion:  Gothic Kabbalah

Had heard a lot of good about this album on several occasions, and as I ran into it today in a big CD-store in Malmö (and had a bit of "spare" cash on hand), I purchased it.

And I'm sure happy that I did. Therion is a Swedish group classified as symphonic and operatic metal. With the Italian groups of this style, I always go dead after a few tracks, but I experience that Therion have a lot more to offer.

Now I'm listening to the double-CD for the second time, and it still grips me.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-12-08, 20:32:54
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: 01 - Cliffhanger 2

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-12-08, 23:12:41
Dave O'prog show. (http://www.phoenixfm.com) As always on Saturday night.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 12:10:46
NP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate

Brilliant, a true masterpiece  *horns*

I think I'll just give you guys parts of S. Craig Caldwell's excellent review from Amazon.com (my underlining):

"This CD is very simply one of the best (if not the best) CDs I've purchased. Ever.

The musicianship is stellar, the vocals are amazing, the production is excellent, and the songwriting is near-perfect. If you like Progressive Metal (or even just rock/metal in general), you should own this CD.

I own over 1000 CDs (own, not pirated), largely progmetal, and if this one holds up to long-term listening (and I think it will), it will be in my "Top 10 ever" list. I'd compare it to Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime", if that tells you anything.

Buy. Enjoy. Then get their first disc, "The 1st Chapter". It was one of my favorite CDs in its year of release (2004 or 2005), so clearly it's also excellent, though the band has definitely kicked things up a notch in overall quality with "Isolate."

I've seen the band live (twice, in fact), and their live performance is worthy of the CD, with alll of the musicians nailing all of their parts, including the vocals (phenomenal harmonies, even live). All of the band members do background, but it's Michael Eriksen's lead vocals that definitely stand apart (though the drummer, Truls, has an awesome voice as well). Mike has already established himself as one of metal's top new vocalists, and it's well-deserved."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-12-10, 14:29:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 12:10:46
NP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate

Brilliant, a true masterpiece  *horns*


I checked the reviews on PA and they are very mixted but someone compared them to Def Leppard (therefore giving the album 1 star out of 5 !) so I should enjoy it a lot  8)

NP N... Hmm, no, since it's been a week that I play the same band, I will keep it for myself  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-10, 19:32:25
Darkwater - Calling the earth to witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 22:56:52
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-12-10, 14:29:06
I checked the reviews on PA and they are very mixed but someone compared them to Def Leppard (therefore giving the album 1 star out of 5 !) so I should enjoy it a lot  8)

You'll have to get into your heavy mode though, Bupie, but you have that side too, since you like SDOIT.

A person who gives this album 1 star and compares it with Def Leppard knows absolutely nothing about current prog  ::)

I consider Isolate the best album since Systematic Chaos and SyX's Paradise Lost.

Tom, I'm sure you'll like it, because the style is quite close to Redemption.

The vocals and harmonies are absolutely fantastic and remind me of Kansas, so there's an extra + for you Bupie  :)


> NP N... Hmm, no, since it's been a week that I play the same band, I will keep it for myself  ;D

I wont tell the other roomies that it's Nightwish, Bupsie  ;D

If I ever start a band with Paco Jr. & Sr., we'll definitely get a female singer to make you our fan !  Frenchies are actually quite easy to satisfy that way :D


NP  Isolate  (on repeat)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-12-11, 05:27:00
ELP - Brain Salad Surgery.

Not played this for yonks! Thanks Mick......

Mick posted about the books of Justin Peter Beaney so I had a look at his website and read about his inspiration for his book, Kâsdejâ's Children, Karn Evil 9 was an inspiration for the book and made me realize I'd not played it for quite a while. Now putting that right.
This insomnia shit is a great excuse for listening to more music but boy, am I gonna suffer for it tomorrow!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-11, 12:10:23
Yeah, John, I should actually give ELP a run again. Havent played them for about 30 years. At the time I found them a bit much on the technical side, but my taste has changed a lot, and today I'm prob more accesible to that type of music.

Is BSS your recom?

I'm sad bout your imsomnia problem. Doesnt the beer do the trick?


NP  Isolate  (ongoing)

John, I think you'll like this one too  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-12-11, 12:46:19
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-07, 12:59:09
That's really sad ...  :'( ... and I (almost) feel guilty because I've seen them so often ... I didn't really count, but it must've been something like 10x ...

(Ooooh, that was evil!) ;D
You evil, evil woman! >:(

I look forward to meeting you one day at a gig :D

np - WinterStrain 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-11, 12:47:25
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-12-11, 12:46:19
I look forward to meeting you one day at a gig :D
You probably wouldn't say that if you had already met me...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-12-11, 17:14:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 22:56:52
Tom, I'm sure you'll like it, because the style is quite close to Redemption.

I know, I already have the album a couple of months now actually. It's one of my favourite cd's of the year, maybe even slightly better than Systematic Chaos, and that says a lot! *horns*

Therefore, I'm now playing: Circus Maximus - Zero

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-12-11, 17:15:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 22:56:52
You'll have to get into your heavy mode though, Bupie, but you have that side too, since you like SDOIT.

Actually, I don't find SDOIT heavy except for three songs ...

Quote
The vocals and harmonies are absolutely fantastic and remind me of Kansas, so there's an extra + for you Bupie  :)

Indeed


Quote> NP N... Hmm, no, since it's been a week that I play the same band, I will keep it for myself  ;D

I wont tell the other roomies that it's Nightwish, Bupsie  ;D

Thanks but I think it's a serious case cause I am really getting addicted  :-X

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-12-11, 17:20:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-12-10, 22:56:52
If I ever start a band with Paco Jr. & Sr., we'll definitely get a female singer to make you our fan !  Frenchies are actually quite easy to satisfy that way :D
Nicky.

Mmmmh, not entirely false  ;D but the music has to be good enough too ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-12-11, 19:15:27
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-12, 14:53:30
NP  Last Crack:  Burning Time

Raw music, wild guitars, close to Jane's Addiction, rocks bigtime  *horns*

Band from Madison WI.

Giv'm a run guys:  http://myspace.com/lastcrack

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-12, 22:45:38
Real slow and soft:

Epica - The Divine Conspiracy

Ssst.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 11:18:29
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-12-11, 17:15:58
Actually, I don't find SDOIT heavy except for three songs ...

Bupie, you cant run away from your fate !  Dream Theater are heavy, no matter what !  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-12-13, 12:08:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 11:18:29
Bupie, you cant run away from your fate !  Dream Theater are heavy, no matter what !  ;)

Nicky.

??? NP - Dream Theater : Hollow Years  ;D
but ... the LAB version and its killer solo  *horns*  So, yes, maybe you're right ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 14:59:27
Primordial - To The Nameless Dead
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-13, 15:27:39
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 14:59:27
Primordial - To The Nameless Dead

Yeah, I actually just read an article about them in a Dutch rock/metal-magazine. How are they like? Cause I don't get a clear impression from reading that article. I know I could just go to their MySpace or something but I want to know someone's opinion on them before I give them a try. Plus I still got loads of Porcupine Tree music to listen to today, so I'm quite busy!

NP: Porcupine Tree - Cure For Optimism

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 16:53:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-13, 15:27:39
Yeah, I actually just read an article about them in a Dutch rock/metal-magazine. How are they like? Cause I don't get a clear impression from reading that article. I know I could just go to their MySpace or something but I want to know someone's opinion on them before I give them a try.
Tom

Well, I guess thunderous folky, Irish pagan/black metal with raw/raspy vocals about sums them up !! Excellent stuff  *horns* *horns*

Does that help !?!?

Certainly visit  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=68887128  and let the music speak for itself.

Enjoy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 21:54:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-13, 15:27:39
Plus I still got loads of Porcupine Tree music to listen to today, so I'm quite busy!

NP: Porcupine Tree - Cure For Optimism

Nice, Tom  ;D

Yeah, it's a pretty hard life bein a proggie  :D


NP  SDOIT

and I do it too  *horns*

et pense à mon copain  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 22:07:48
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 16:53:45
Certainly visit  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=68887128  and let the music speak for itself.

Enjoy  *horns*

I'm givin it a run (Primordial on MySpace).

Sounds good, but a bit too rough for me to buy a CD with them.

Opeth is as far as I go with CD's.

Thanks for the experience, Mdread  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-13, 22:30:23
Neal Morse - The Door

Man this is awesome.  *horns* (multiplied by a hundred)  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-12-13, 23:39:41
Mika - life in cartoon motion

Decided to give the prog a bit of a rest and go for some camp pop to cheer me up in this cold weather.

it is a huge amount of fun  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:19:00
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-12-13, 23:39:41
Mika - life in cartoon motion

Decided to give the prog a bit of a rest and go for some camp pop to cheer me up in this cold weather.

it is a huge amount of fun  :D

Indeed!
Mika is very fun!
But also very weird in some songs...
I really like his high-pitched voice.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:39:07
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:19:00
Indeed!
Mika is very fun!
But also very weird in some songs...
I really like his high-pitched voice.

-Paco

I really like his Freddie-Mercury-imitations.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:40:11
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-12-13, 23:39:41
Mika - life in cartoon motion

Decided to give the prog a bit of a rest and go for some camp pop to cheer me up in this cold weather.

it is a huge amount of fun  :D

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:19:00
Indeed!
Mika is very fun!
But also very weird in some songs...
I really like his high-pitched voice.

-Paco

Oh no, you guys have got to be kidding..... :o I really can not stand his music! "Big girls you are beautiful"...bleh :-X :-\

NP: Porcupine Tree - Four Chords That Made A Million (sorry I just couldn't resist ;D)

Have fun listening to Mika guys! No hard feelings... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:43:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:40:11
Oh no, you guys have got to be kidding..... :o I really can not stand his music! "Big girls you are beautiful"...bleh :-X :-\
Yeah... no idea what happened there - sounds as if he took the title song of "The Fraggles" and sang new lyrics to it!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:52:30
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-11, 12:47:25
You probably wouldn't say that if you had already met me...  ;D
I didn't say I wasn't going to run like hell after meeting you ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:58:13
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:52:30
I didn't say I wasn't going to run like hell after meeting you ;D
No - but I think Nicky did...  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-14, 14:26:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 21:54:43

et pense à mon copain  :)

Nicky.

Thanks a lot Nick  ;)

But for the moment I'm struck with who you know ...

NP Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-14, 17:50:14
Struck and stuck, Bupie  ;D

What women can do to us ......

If Bluey hadnt been a woman, I would have ignored her teasing ages ago  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-14, 18:46:30
IQ - The Seventh House

6. Guiding Light  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-12-14, 23:53:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-12-14, 12:40:11Oh no, you guys have got to be kidding..... :o I really can not stand his music! "Big girls you are beautiful"...bleh :-X :-\

Well, that song isn't that good indeed. But "Grace Kelly" is quite addictive if you'd ask me.
And "My Interpretation" is also very nice.
"Love Today" is also very uplifting.

But I could do without "Billy Brown"...

Just listened to Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer.
Very cool indeed, it's beginning to grow on me!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2007-12-15, 17:14:27
KAISER CHIEFS - "The Angry Mob"
from the album 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-12-16, 23:16:49
Quote from: mdread666 on Thu, 2007-12-13, 16:53:45
Well, I guess thunderous folky, Irish pagan/black metal with raw/raspy vocals about sums them up !! Excellent stuff  *horns* *horns*

Does that help !?!?

Certainly visit  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=68887128  and let the music speak for itself.

Enjoy  *horns*

I finally had the time to listen to some songs on their MySpace today...and I like it!! 8) Their music is great! The vocals need some time getting used to though but I'm sure I will succeed eventually. Thanks for the heads up!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP: Primordial - Empire Falls

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-18, 14:03:40
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries

One of my absolute favorites  *horns*

Rather rough and grating on the first several listens, but a real grower and winner for the patient listener.

Masses of exciting details emerge with the many listens, and there's hardly a singer who's as manysided as Mikael Å  :)

Heavies, if you dont have this one, then getit  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-12-18, 16:59:04
Not now, but soon playing:

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (for PC).
Yeah! Finally I've got a new (not "new" new, just newer than my old...) computer! With a 256 MB graphics card. Anyone who knew that my old graphics card was broken 4 years ago, will know that I'm extremely happy now.

And what is the best game to try your new (newer...) computer with?
Metal Gear!

Homework, beware! 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-12-18, 20:24:48
Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer
10. The First Man On Earth

With Neal Morse! Woohoo! Nice happy song!

Actually, I think I have to say that The Dream Sequencer is better than Flight Of The Migrator.
I know I said different at first, but most of the songs on TDS are addictive while the songs on FOTM are mostly too heavy for me... yet. :-[

For now: *horns*

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-12-18, 22:19:11
Spock's Beard - The Kindness Of Strangers SE

Track: Strange World

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-12-18, 23:36:51
Divine Madness especially - Michael Caine , Lovestruck and Johnny the horse

Not quiet Mika but fantabulosa anyway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-19, 01:13:11
NP  Hurt on MySpace

Exciting stuff, more alternative than prog, very varied, professional, and rocks bigtime  *horns*

Band from the fertile L.A. breeding ground.

Giv'm a couple of runs, guys:  http://myspace.com/hurt

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2007-12-19, 15:00:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-19, 01:13:11
NP  Hurt on MySpace

Exciting stuff, more alternative than prog, very varied, professional, and rocks bigtime  *horns*

Band from the fertile L.A. breeding ground.

Giv'm a couple of runs, guys:  http://myspace.com/hurt

Nicky.

Thanks Nicky, I really like their sound! *horns*

NP: Clepsydra - The Return

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-12-19, 19:55:31
Toto - Falling in Between live

Track: Drag Him to the Roof  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2007-12-19, 22:35:14
Love by the Fab Four - excellent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-20, 02:01:30
Strange......I'm a member of a forum that is dedicated to Arena while I don't actually listen to their music much these days. ::) Therefore I decided to have an Arena-week starting right now! Anybody with me???

NP: Arena - Valley Of The Kings

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-12-20, 10:13:25
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-12-19, 19:55:31
Toto - Falling in Between live

Track: Drag Him to the Roof  8)

  ;)

NP Toto - Gift of Faith  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-20, 15:22:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-20, 02:01:30
Strange......I'm a member of a forum that is dedicated to Arena while I don't actually listen to their music much these days. ::) Therefore I decided to have an Arena-week starting right now! Anybody with me???

NP: Arena - Valley Of The Kings

Tom

Good idea!

*searches, finds, put the cd in the dvd player, and ..


Arena - The Visitor

Track: Crack In The Ice

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-20, 23:40:36
NP: Arena - Empire Of A Thousand Days (with Rob's vocals)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-21, 08:37:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2007-12-20, 02:01:30
Strange......I'm a member of a forum that is dedicated to Arena while I don't actually listen to their music much these days. ::) Therefore I decided to have an Arena-week starting right now! Anybody with me???

NP: Arena - Valley Of The Kings

Tom
Yep, I'm with you, Tom! I listened to "Pepper's Ghost" in the car this morning.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-21, 10:36:38
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas  *horns* ;)

Don't worry, it wasn't my choice. My wife is playing it. I promise that I will play Arena too today  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-21, 10:59:58
Here it is:

Arena - The Visitor

1. A Crack In The Ice  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:09:51
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-21, 10:36:38
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas  *horns* ;)

Don't worry, it wasn't my choice. My wife is playing it. I promise that I will play Arena too today  *horns* ;D
Now THIS is really scary...  :o
Let me take an antidote!  ;) -> NP: AC/DC "Thunderstruck"  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:24:13
 ;D Bluey. I cant either get Careyd away.


NP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate

The new sparkling star on prog heaven, DT-Junior  *horns*

Even though you're not up to thinking that you might want to tell us that you really like DT, Bluey, I think that you would be up to liking CM  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:31:21
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:09:51
Now THIS is really scary...  :o
Let me take an antidote!  ;) -> NP: AC/DC "Thunderstruck"  *horns*

That is a massive antidote, indeed ...

NP Nightwish - Ever Dream

I can't get away of Nightwish  these days :-[  Please, somebody, help me  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:34:33
Drink some beer instead of wine, Bups. That will open your soul to real prog  8) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:57:40
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:31:21
That is a massive antidote, indeed ...
Yep!  ;D

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:31:21
I can't get away of Nightwish  these days :-[  Please, somebody, help me  :'(
Why?  ??? Nightwish are great!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-21, 14:12:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:34:33
Drink some beer instead of wine, Bups. That will open your soul to real prog  8) ;D

Nicky.

>:( Wicky Nicky, have I already told you that my grandfather was a winegrower ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-12-21, 14:14:13
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-12-21, 12:57:40

Yep!  ;D
Why?  ??? Nightwish are great!!  *horns*

So you see that we can match on essential things, Bluey  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-21, 14:56:36
John Wetton - Sinister

2. Say it ain't so
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-12-21, 15:52:10
3 (three) - The End Is Begun

Track: [04] All That Remains

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-12-21, 20:54:44
Pathosray - S/T

Track: [02] Faded Crystals

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-12-22, 00:00:45
NP  Rush:  2112

Man, this one rocks like crazy  *horns*

I think at long last I'm becoming a BIG Rush fan.

Geddy´s singing is very much an aquired taste. Took me a long time admittedly. Now I dig it bigtime. Reminds me a lot of Percy (Robert Plant), particularly on 2112. In fact the music on the whole here reminds me of Zep. Anyone follow me here?

And I'm a very big fan of Zep foreva !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-12-22, 10:13:12
NP  Steppenwolf:  Monster  (on Steppenwolf Gold)

This song is still hot  *horns*

Hm, makes me think back of old times - not all that great, I was pretty confused - but rock was good in those days too. But sure, a lot has happened since then, man, and in a good way !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-12-22, 23:06:15
Saturday night so it's time for Dave O'neill on the Dave O'prog-show.  8) (http://www.phoenixfm.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-12-23, 20:41:45
Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies Pt I & II

The uncut version. (http://www.shadowgalleryforums.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-12-23, 23:26:52
Genesis - Seconds Out

Track: Afterglow

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-24, 20:24:56
Earlier today:
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

np: Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter

5. The Burning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-24, 21:51:50
In the mood for somewhat heavier stuff:

Darkwater - Calling the Earth to Witness  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 16:45:04
NP  Elton John:  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

One of my alltime favorites. Must'v heard it over a thousand times - literally.

I worked up Funeral For A Friend for piano solo long ago. Sounds real good - my most impressive rock cover - and particularly was a good scoring trick in olden days  ;D  but dont need dat no more  8)

Man, what a pile of fabulous songs: Goodbye and Funeral, of course, but further Candle In The Wind, Bennie And The Jets, Grey Seal - Hey, they're all good !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 17:37:19
NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

I cant remember ever having been so surprised by an album !

I got it on Erik's recom, and I expected some 60's-prog ala In The Court and first-gen-Yes, with some ethereal mellotrons, noodling, and quaint flute-playing.

OK, that's what I expected, guys. And what did I get: Solid, biting, cutting, power-driven rock, moody, at times with a dark, sinister edge, at times eerie, other times blistering, blasting.

Wow, what an album ! Went straight to the top, in company with Contagion, The Twilight Chronicles, and Systematic Chaos.

Thanks so much, Erik. Without your recom, I might never had have this terrific experience  *horns*

Had it on repeat all through Christmas, when I could sneak away from the sweet (I didnt say "sickening"  ;D ) Christmas carols.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-26, 18:13:36
King Crimson =  8)

NP>

Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation

Track: [08] New Orders

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 18:20:16
NP  Dimmu Borgir on MySpace

A bit tooo "evil" for my taste  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 18:25:34
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-26, 18:13:36
NP>

Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation

Track: [08] New Orders

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*

Couldnt find'm on MySpace. Got any links to soundbites, Mad ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 19:09:45
NP  Tomorrow's Eve:  The Tower

Soundbites on their official website  http://www.t-eve.com/index.php?article_id=6

Close to SyX in style, but not in their class.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-26, 21:50:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 19:09:45
NP  Tomorrow's Eve:  The Tower

Soundbites on their official website  http://www.t-eve.com/index.php?article_id=6

Close to SyX in style, but not in their class.

Nicky.

Don't underestimate them, Nicky. They are very good indeed. Both Mirror Of Creation albums are magnificent. The only downside is their singer. Great power but he's still searching for the right voice, so to say.

Oh, and the Tower is Awesome.  *horns*

NP> Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Track: [02] Isis And Osiris

The mother of all Ayreon songs on the mother of all Ayreon albums.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-26, 22:03:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-12-26, 18:20:16
NP  Dimmu Borgir on MySpace

A bit tooo "evil" for my taste  ;)

Nicky.

:o

I certainly can imagine back.

*Shakes head

Way too evil.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-12-27, 11:15:10
NP  Opera Fanatica

Fabulous piece  *horns*

Very unusual, dramatic, and moody.

And Mick is certainly all in it and adds his to the drama. All kudos, Mick !

And John's eerie guitar - Wow !

Clive has some spiritual bits and pieces that go beyond everybody else in the business.

And think of all the lyric bits that we've had fun bandying about here in the Room  ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-12-27, 12:10:17
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-12-26, 21:50:38NP> Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Track: [02] Isis And Osiris

The mother of all Ayreon songs on the mother of all Ayreon albums.  8)

Ah! Good idea!

Now playing:
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
02. Isis And Osiris

*horns*

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-27, 18:04:40
The Gathering - How To Measure A Planet?  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-27, 21:20:55
The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-12-27, 21:44:34
Today I played:
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
Magic Pie - Circus Of Life (and wrote a review for it on Hyves.nl)
The Urbane - Neon

And just finished OSI - Free

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2007-12-28, 00:14:49
An "old one":

Greenday - Nimrod

np -> Uptight :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-12-28, 09:42:04
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-27, 21:20:55
The Flower Kings - The Sum Of No Evil

8)

And again.  8) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-12-28, 16:43:24
Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-12-30, 12:54:15
Still playing Arena.........you guys should do the same! *horns*

NP: Arena - March Of Time

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-12-30, 22:22:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2007-12-30, 12:54:15
Still playing Arena.........you guys should do the same! *horns*

NP: Arena - March Of Time

Tom

Hmm sorry. Not tonight.  ;)

NP> Tomorrow's Eve - Mirror Of Creation

Track: [03] Cold Science

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-12-31, 15:42:35
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-12-31, 23:54:41
Neal Morse - The Creation

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-01, 00:50:24
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-12-31, 23:54:41
Neal Morse - The Creation

8)

Brilliant!

Can't help but think of the new year as a new beginning. The creation of a new year.
Don't know what I will play, but since Neal Morse was number one in my top ten, I think I'll play that as soon as my family is away from the stereo...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-01, 15:54:11
NP  Orphaned Land: El Norra Alila

Something as unusual as an Israeli heavy band, and it's real heavy with growl and all, ala Opeth, although not entirely as heavy - and now comes the biggest surprise: It's deeply religious, like the first song has the title Find Yourself, Discover God.

There's also some Israeli folk music mixed in.

Very special, and exciting !

Highly recommended for heavy roomies  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-01, 20:20:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-01, 15:54:11
Highly recommended for heavy roomies  *horns*

Too bad, I don't think I'm heavy enough with my 71 kilograms... ;D

NP: Arena - The Shattered Room

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-01-02, 16:55:15
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam
2. No Remedy

I bought this album because it was just 4,99 euros and I was doing a big spend-a-lot on InsideOut.de...
I played it once, maybe twice, and thought it wasn't really spectacular so I never really played it again.

I was right: it isn't really spectacular, but it still is quite enjoyable. Think a bit of The Urbane and add a lot of standard rock, and maybe even some punk.
Not proggy at all, but enjoyable.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-02, 19:33:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-01, 20:20:55
Too bad, I don't think I'm heavy enough with my 71 kilograms... ;D

Now if you'd drink some more beer, Tom ...... ;D


NP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera

Hm, pretty good, I must say ..... in fact, real good ..... or should we admit at last: f*ingly crazily good  *horns*

Took some time, cause: It's reeeal heavy stuff, man.

I already liked Khan in Conception. And here he's over the top !

And most surprising: the production. Although there's lots of banging around, often at a whacky tempo, everything stands out amazingly clearly.

Man, the world really is fullo surprises  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-02, 22:50:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-02, 19:33:36
Now if you'd drink some more beer, Tom ...... ;D


NP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera

Hm, pretty good, I must say ..... in fact, real good ..... or should we admit at last: f*ingly crazily good  *horns*

Took some time, cause: It's reeeal heavy stuff, man.

I already liked Khan in Conception. And here he's over the top !

And most surprising: the production. Although there's lots of banging around, often at a whacky tempo, everything stands out amazingly clearly.

Man, the world really is fullo surprises  ;)

Nicky.


Frankly said i think that The Black Halo is far better than Ghost Opera.  :-\

Np> Spock's Beard - Flow

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2008-01-03, 08:37:58
The visitor.

Peppers ghost and Immortal get much more of a listen at Funkster Towers so i gave the visitor a spin last night for the fisrt time in a while and it was wonderful  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:45:10
NP  Blücher (on Kamelot's Ghost Opera)

These guys really cut it  *horns*

Here you go (Wiki): "The Blücher was a German Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser. She was the Kriegsmarine's newest ship at the outbreak of World War II. She was sunk by Norwegian shore defences at the Battle of Drøbak Sound on April 9, 1940, less than three years after her launch, on the first day of the invasion of Norway (Operation Weserübung)."

Real German metal ! But I prefer Sieges Even and Vanden Plas. At worst, they destroy my Bürgerlichkeit  ;D

You really get into heavy-cruiser-mode with this one.

Hey Mad, you better get your Ghost Opera spinnin again. This stuff is soooooo gooooood  ;)

Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-01-03, 14:24:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:45:10
NP  Blücher (on Kamelot's Ghost Opera)

These guys really cut it  *horns*

Here you go (Wiki): "The Blücher was a German Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser. She was the Kriegsmarine's newest ship at the outbreak of World War II. She was sunk by Norwegian shore defences at the Battle of Drøbak Sound on April 9, 1940, less than three years after her launch, on the first day of the invasion of Norway (Operation Weserübung)."


Well, there is another Blücher who became famous in 1815 but, since I am French, I won't say anything more about it ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 16:07:35
Yeah, the French army, Bups  ;)

The French have big mouths and excellent wine and chaaarming men, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of life, well what should we say: Trés charmant.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-01-03, 17:19:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 16:07:35
Yeah, the French army, Bups  ;)

The French have big mouths and excellent wine and chaaarming men, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of life, well what should we say: Très charmant.


Well, Nicky, since you are so disagreeable with me, I have to get some solace so ...

NP Nightwish - Ghost Love score    *horns*

I suggest you take a look at this video built upon the song by a fan  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyn7ZqkTlY

As bombastic as a napoleonian battle ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 18:47:41
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-01-03, 17:19:01
I suggest you take a look at this video ...

The're some good Christians for Paco there, on black horses and with spikes on their heads and stuff. Pusle liked the black cat best of all.

I thought Viggo was a Russian cab driver, but he seems to have lost his way .......  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 21:32:49
NP  Russ Allen:  Atomic Soul

I like the guy's singing lots. The music's not as lively as SyX, but seems to be Russ' tribute to his musical influences.

Well, let's give it some spins and see  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 21:37:44
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-02, 22:50:15
Frankly said i think that The Black Halo is far better than Ghost Opera.  :-\

So there is a difference between you, Mad, and Bluey. Bluey always likes the latest best, and you go for the next-latest  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-01-03, 21:43:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 21:37:44
So there is a difference between you, Mad, and Bluey. Bluey always likes the latest best, and you go for the next-latest  ;D

Nicky.

Maybe true, Nicky but not always. For example i rate Peppers Ghost a bit higher than Contagion.  ;)

NP> Spock's Beard - The Healing Colours Of Sound

Though it's not really an Epic it does sound awesome indeed.  8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-04, 11:05:25
NP  Communic:  Waves Of Visual Decay

Excellent, gripping, repeatworthy  *horns*

Norwegian trio. It's heavy metal allright, and unrelenting, but once you properly get into this world, you realise that there is a tremendous scope for expression. And these guys use all these possibilities with skill. No mindless thrashing e.g.

Man, there's so much terrific music around nowadays. You just have to look out for it  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-01-04, 13:15:41
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-01-03, 17:19:01I suggest you take a look at this video built upon the song by a fan  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyn7ZqkTlY

Is this song from their latest album?
Sounds good by the way.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-04, 14:13:58
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-04, 13:15:41
Is this song from their latest album?
Sounds good by the way.

-Paco

No, from the one before that is called Once. It was before they lost/fired  :'( their incredible singer, Tarja Turonen. And it's their best song so far, IMHO, even if it takes a little time to get used to it. And their proggiest too ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-04, 14:33:27
NP  Tool:  Lateralus

Tool are one of the absolute greatest bands.

Not many roomies seem to listen to them, so I'd like to create a bit more interest.

I know that Mad likes'm lots (and next-lateralest is Lateralus  ;D ), and I would think that iac Tom and John would enjoy'm, and even Bups, if we still can rescue him from female seductions  ;D

Tool are very special; nobody sounds like'm (aint that right, Mad). A bit of Floyd, a dash of Dead Soul Tribe, a sliver of DT, a pinch of Queensrÿche (the ¨ special for Mad), and even a sprinkling of Korn, but most of all: a big chunk of Tool  :D :)

And if you're more weird than heavy, Maynard's sideproject A Perfect Circle is a good choice. Maynard's got a mind that beats me (and that might be saying lots  ;D ).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-04, 14:52:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-04, 14:33:27
Tool are one of the absolute greatest bands.

Not many roomies seem to listen to them, so I'd like to create a bit more interest.

I know that Mad likes'm lots (and next-lateralest is Lateralus  ;D ), and I would think that iac Tom and John would enjoy'm, and even Bups, if we still can rescue him from female seductions  ;D


Indeed, women are my main weakness. And, from the seven sins, lust is the only one that really tempts me  ;D even if sloth may have its good sides too ...

I don't know any Tool song yet but I have read that DT's The Great Debate is close to Tool. if it's true, then I should like them ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-01-05, 11:25:37
Just finished Satellite - Into the Night

np: Neal Morse - ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-05, 21:30:30
I'm playing absolutely nothing at the moment.  :-\

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2008-01-05, 22:28:03
Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness

Congrats to Paco... did you receive the Blackfield DVD already?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-06, 12:09:37
NP  Porcupine Tree:  Lazarus  (on Deadwing)

Fabulous song ! Steve can write great songs. Why in the world do PT then tread water so much ?

Steve, the 70's are over, man. Cut off the fat !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:00:26
Quote from: Micha on Sat, 2008-01-05, 22:28:03Congrats to Paco... did you receive the Blackfield DVD already?

Congrats? To me?
And why should I have received the Blackfield DVD? Did you send it to me? Better send it again then!! ;)

I played Neal Mor.. ehh... Spock's Beard - Snow
Very cool music, but... the subject is not very clear to me... I think I will comment on it in the christian bands section right away.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:22:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:00:26
Congrats? To me?
And why should I have received the Blackfield DVD? Did you send it to me? Better send it again then!! ;)

I played Neal Mor.. ehh... Spock's Beard - Snow
Very cool music, but... the subject is not very clear to me... I think I will comment on it in the christian bands section right away.

-Paco

http://www.dprp.net/competitions/index.php (http://www.dprp.net/competitions/index.php)

Does it make 'klick' now?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:24:16
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:00:26
Spock's Beard - Snow
Very cool music, but... the subject is not very clear to me... I think I will comment on it in the christian bands section right away.

Awr, I better logout rightaway - quick, quick !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:44:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-06, 20:24:16Awr, I better logout rightaway - quick, quick !

Why?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-06, 21:15:14
Tiles - Presents Of Mind SE

Track: [03] Crossing Swords

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-07, 15:57:50
NP: Nothing, since my CD/DVD player is broken AGAIN...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-07, 16:13:56
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-07, 15:57:50NP: Nothing, since my CD/DVD player is broken AGAIN...!

Well, how unfortunate...

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-06, 21:15:14Tiles - Presents Of Mind SE

Track: [03] Crossing Swords

I've heard about Tiles before. What are they like? Are they recommended?

Now playing:
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
6. Wedding Nails

I really love this album. Everytime I listen to this, it reminds me how brilliant it is!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-07, 16:18:48
@PH: If you like Rush you might like Tiles also.
Their quite similar if you ask me. Their new album 'Fly Paper' will be released at the end of January but the sample's i've heard didn't impressed me.
Their previous album 'Window Dressing' is ... nice but not very good either. presence Of Mind and Fence The Clear are classics in my view.

A good place to start might be their MySpace site.  (http://www.myspace.com/tilesmusic)
Personally i like Capture The Flag pretty much.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-07, 18:03:44
NP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera

Man, I'm so totally into it. Never thought that Kamelot would get so much under my skin, but with GO K have really pushed frontiers imo, just like SyX did with Paradise Lost. What happened in 2006-7 to make these guys so awesome ?

And recently I realised that GO is about dying and the other world, so, man, frontiers are really pushed for sure here *horns*

A lot has happened to rock since Elvis and Beatles sang their sweet love songs !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-01-07, 19:04:14
Riverside - Out of Myself

5. Loose Heart  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-07, 19:26:17
Listening to ProgArchives:

Castanarc - Journey To The East - Peyote

Sounds really good! :)

Gwaihir, if you're still here, please tell us some more about it.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-07, 21:44:33
Dream Theater - Sacrificed Sons

8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Mon, 2008-01-07, 21:57:27
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura And Beyond DVD - Trailer  8)

http://www.nealmorse.com/temporary/sola_dvd_preview.asp (http://www.nealmorse.com/temporary/sola_dvd_preview.asp)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-07, 23:58:50
I've been playing this alot recently:

Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies PT I + II

The whole package from start to finish.
Man...it's awesome!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 10:44:58
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Waiting In The Wings

Melodic heavy prog, very much like Circus Maximus, and in their quieter moments like A.C.T, and just as good  *horns*

SW are a SWedish fivesome  ;D

Tom, something for you, and Mad too.

Outstanding track: Banish The Wicked  *horns* *horns*

Read what Jeff B. writes about WITW on Amazon:

"This CD has NOT been removed from my car since I got it. I was impressed with their first CD until I got this one. Love the new singer much more than the first. I am more of a "music" person than a "lyric" one, however in order to sing along you must know them. I have to say, strange lyrics. Once I read along with them, call me strange but my perspective on the songs changed, but I don't know exactly how. Anyway, a must have !!! "

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-08, 12:33:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 10:44:58
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Waiting In The Wings

Melodic heavy prog, very much like Circus Maximus, and in their quieter moments like A.C.T, and just as good  *horns*

SW are a SWedish fivesome  ;D

Tom, something for you, and Mad too.

Outstanding track: Banish The Wicked  *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

Wow! You got me floored. This is such great music. I just can't stop listening to their MySpace-tunes. And indeed, they sound somewhat like Circus Maximus. How did you come across this great band Nicky?

NP: Seventh Wonder - Star Of David

Tom *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 12:51:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-08, 12:33:38
Wow! You got me floored. This is such great music. I just can't stop listening to their MySpace-tunes. And indeed, they sound somewhat like Circus Maximus. How did you come across this great band Nicky?

Well, they're the Seventh Wonder, so you can hardly avoid them  ;D

Tom, glad you like'm. They're really super, arent they ?

Wait till you get to Banish The Wicked. Then you'll go under the planks of your floor  :D

Yeah, I'm friends with Claus Jensen of Intromental. He had them in his stall. I actually missed them at Headway last Easter (because I was stupid :'( ), but I hung around with them later in the day. Great guys - of course *horns*

Progressor writes i.a. (my boldface): "I haven't heard Become, but I am sure that the group have made progress since their debut release. Both in terms of songwriting and performance, "Waiting in the Wings" is an almost perfect album, sounding as though it's a brainchild of musicians who are experts in everything concerning Prog-Metal, with the experience of many years behind them. It's clear that the guys had time to thoroughly examine that genre's varied manifestations before they themselves became a band, but there is not even the slightest hint on this disc that would directly indicate any particular source of their inspiration, although their high technical skill, plus their ability to free-and-easily combine melody with eclecticism in their music, suggest the idea that Seventh Wonder are in the same 'weight category' as Dream Theater. "Waiting in the Wings" is a serious thing, profound technical Prog-Metal, the music having completely grasped my attention from the very beginning. This is stylistically monolithic material, exceptionally coherent throughout. Almost all of the disc's eight tracks have an epic magnitude, although most of them range from 5 to 7 minutes."

Else  http://www.progressor.net/review/seventh_wonder_2006.html  &  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventh_Wonder .

Looks like they'v become quite big - righteously !

Now, if you like my recoms, how about giving The Twilight Chronicles a go ?  This is superstuff too - actually not that far from CM and SW. Even Ms 007 likes Ten now (although she doesnt like to admit it  ;D ), and that says a lot about their melodiousness and great (I didnt say sexy  :D ) singing.

And Stride's Imagine is in the same league  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-08, 13:59:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 10:44:58
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Waiting In The Wings

Melodic heavy prog, very much like Circus Maximus, and in their quieter moments like A.C.T, and just as good  *horns*

SW are a SWedish fivesome  ;D

Tom, something for you, and Mad too.

Outstanding track: Banish The Wicked  *horns* *horns*

Read what Jeff B. writes about WITW on Amazon:

"This CD has NOT been removed from my car since I got it. I was impressed with their first CD until I got this one. Love the new singer much more than the first. I am more of a "music" person than a "lyric" one, however in order to sing along you must know them. I have to say, strange lyrics. Once I read along with them, call me strange but my perspective on the songs changed, but I don't know exactly how. Anyway, a must have !!! "

Nicky.

This happens a lot latelly but Nicky...I agree with you.  ;)

I've bought the album after the recommendation of a friend of mine and i agree that it's really good music.
I've recently obtained a copy of the promo of this album. Different playlist but overall the same. A Nice collectable item.  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 15:37:49
Well, maybe you should then listen to it now, Mad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-08, 15:47:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-08, 15:37:49
Well, maybe you should then listen to it now, Mad  ;D

Nicky.

Sorry, no time.

Busybusybusybusy.... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-01-08, 20:01:50
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

Track: Heavy Metal Symphony  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-08, 20:28:00
Frank Klepacki - Universe At War: Earth Assault (Original Soundtrack)
Disc 2 - Novus

05 - Bass Case


*horns* YEAH!!! This rocks man!
And you can download the soundtrack (three discs!!!) for free on www.frankklepacki.com!!
DO IT! I recommend it to people who love Metal, Electronica, Orchestration and (to lesser extend) Ambient music.
It's not like any bands I know, but sometimes Porcupine Tree (in their heavier moments) comes to my mind. But without any vocals (since it's a computer game soundtrack).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-08, 21:17:09
Nothing at the moment.

But i just finished playing Porcupine Tree - Signify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-09, 14:13:30
NP  King's X:  Black Like Sunday

Very basic and boring, boogie-type music. Anyone disagree ?

Gonna give this'n away.


BP  Mekong Delta:  The Principle Of Doubt

Prob none of you guys knows this group. They date back to the 80's, when some technically excellent German musicians got together to make some avantgarde metal. They decided to use non-German pseudonyms, as they reckoned that their real German names would turn some people off. Sad, huh - but fortunately times have changed: Since then, German groups like Sieges Even have gained lots of recognition in i.a. US.

Anyhows, this music is very challenging. I dont yet know what to make of it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-09, 16:05:01
NP  The Mars Volta:  Amputechture

Rattlebraining prog, you could call this genre, but man, do they rattle the brain in a gooooood way  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-09, 17:22:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-09, 14:13:30
NP  King's X:  Black Like Sunday

Very basic and boring, boogie-type music. Anyone disagree ?

Gonna give this'n away.



No, i agree.
I have a few albums of them but they fail to impress me.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-01-09, 18:31:19
Transatlantic - All of the Above  8)

The greatest epic ever ? Maybe ... My favorite Portnoy's work on drums, anyway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-09, 18:58:51
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-01-09, 18:31:19
Transatlantic - All of the Above  8)

The greatest epic ever ? Maybe ... My favorite Portnoy's work on drums, anyway

Excellent choice, Bupie.  ;)

NP> Ayreon - THE

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-10, 13:39:13
NP  Tool:  10,000 Days

I'm just realising that this is an album of the absolute highest order, comparable only to albums like Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence and The Wall.

But you have to be very patient and delve into the lyrics to make sense of it. Highly dramatic !!!

I have it on repeat these days  *horns*


What's further interesting (i.a. re our "Third" topic) is that all four of Tool's albums have reached the top of the charts in US and have become multiplatinum, so there's a big bunch of proggies in the States that are willing to tackle the most advanced stuff - so much for our Western-Europe-centrism !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-01-10, 19:29:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-10, 13:39:13
NP  Tool:  10,000 Days

I'm just realising that this is an album of the absolute highest order, comparable only to albums like Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence and The Wall.

And still I think Lateralus is slightly better. Don't get me wrong, I really like 10,000 Days, but there are a couple of tracks on it that just seem to go nowhere. But then again, maybe I haven't had the patience to actually sit down with it and (try to) indulge it all. Maybe I should listen to it with my headphones on tonight...Yeah that's what I'm gonna do!

NP: Circus Maximus - Abyss

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-10, 20:20:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-01-10, 19:29:22
... but there are a couple of tracks on it that just seem to go nowhere.

I agree, the're a couple of tracks that are rather otherworldly, some Red Indians chanting i.a.. But the rock tracks, they work bigtime, man. And it's stuff that you can hear again and again, and it just continues to grow.

Headphones are a good idea, particularly with such complex music. I use my Walkman just about all the time.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-01-10, 19:29:22
Maybe I should listen to it with my headphones on tonight...Yeah that's what I'm gonna do!

You really dont need anybody else in your life, Tom. You could use Bluey to get wheel locks for your car, but else ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-01-10, 20:28:02
Lateralus is plain awesomeness.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

;)

NP> Stream Of Passion - Live In The Real World

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-01-10, 20:50:23
Pathosray - s/t

Track: [02] Faded Crystals

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-10, 21:49:53
Just finished A.C.T - Last Epic.

It really is a masterpiece in my eyes!! :o
I love this band. And they're from Sweden, the best Prog country in the world at the moment. ;)

;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-01-11, 20:38:56
Sieges Even - Paramount
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 21:15:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-08, 20:28:00
Frank Klepacki - Universe At War: Earth Assault (Original Soundtrack)
Disc 2 - Novus

05 - Bass Case


*horns* YEAH!!! This rocks man!
And you can download the soundtrack (three discs!!!) for free on www.frankklepacki.com!!
DO IT! I recommend it to people who love Metal, Electronica, Orchestration and (to lesser extend) Ambient music.
It's not like any bands I know, but sometimes Porcupine Tree (in their heavier moments) comes to my mind. But without any vocals (since it's a computer game soundtrack).

-Paco

I've heard you mention him a couple of times before Paco, but not until now i did anything with it.

Downloaded the tracks and you're right: it's pretty nice. Quite filmisch with an attitude.

Thanks for the tip.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 22:28:18
Hehe, just to make you go  ???, i'm playing this:

Dream Theater - Accepting The End

;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-01-11, 23:56:18
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 22:28:18
Hehe, just to make you go  ???, i'm playing this:

Dream Theater - Accepting The End

;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

Yeah great bootleg isn't it? ;D

Sorry to spoil your little party Mad! ;) :D :P

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-12, 14:19:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-01-11, 23:56:18
Yeah great bootleg isn't it? ;D

It indeed is
And the sound isn't that bad either. Recently i got hold of Prog on the Tyre, but the sound of that one is close to awful.
It's that bad.  :-\ ;)

QuoteSorry to spoil your little party Mad! ;) :D :P


Cheers, Tom

No worries there, Tom.
I somehow had the feeling that you were one of the few that knew what i was talking about.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2008-01-12, 17:48:17
np>> Beyond The Blue - [The Ray of Spring (2007)  #02]: part one;nightfall; until the break of day (5:56)

Wow. Great stuff. Sylvan have a new guitarist, and this is his side project. Unbelievable. Listen to some of it on http://www.beyond-the-blue.eu/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-01-12, 19:02:58
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-12, 22:31:37
Dream Theater - Three Hours Of Inner Turbulence

Track: Another Hand/The Killing Hand

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Here's another one for you, Tom.   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-13, 00:42:23
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-13, 14:25:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-12, 22:31:37
Dream Theater - Three Hours Of Inner Turbulence

Track: Another Hand/The Killing Hand

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Here's another one for you, Tom.   :D

I actually don't know that bootleg, but that song is indeed  *horns* *horns* *horns*. The definitive version imo is on Live At The Marquee.

You kind of forced me to delve deep in my obscure DT collection, so therefore I'm now playing:

Dream Theater - The Making Of Scenes From A Memory - The Spirit Carries On (JP Vocal Demo). Hysterical!!!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sun, 2008-01-13, 18:34:33
Mike Portnoy - In Constant Motion DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-13, 18:40:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-13, 14:25:29

You kind of forced me to delve deep in my obscure DT collection, so therefore I'm now playing:


Sorry.  :-[  :P ;D

NP> Sieges Even - Paramount

"What?  :o No Dream Theater???????  ???" ::) ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-01-13, 21:01:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-13, 18:40:32
NP> Sieges Even - Paramount
Me too  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-13, 21:16:39
Pain Of Salvation - Remedy Lane

Track: [13] Beyond The Pale

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-13, 23:42:35
NP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera  *horns*

Am I the only one here who considers this album supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ?  ::) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2008-01-14, 03:38:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-13, 23:42:35
NP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera  *horns*

Am I the only one here who considers this album supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ?  ::) ;D

Nicky.


Yes ;)


Actually I must admit it IS a rather good album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-14, 09:57:17
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 22:28:18
Hehe, just to make you go  ???, i'm playing this:

Dream Theater - Accepting The End

;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

??? I mean  ??? ??? ???

NP Mostly Autumn - The Spirit of Autumn Past
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-14, 12:29:51
A real "oldie"...

NP -> Richie Sambora - "Stranger In This Town"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-14, 12:46:59
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 22:28:18
Hehe, just to make you go  ???, i'm playing this:

Dream Theater - Accepting The End

;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-14, 09:57:17
??? I mean  ??? ??? ???

The question is: Who's end ?

;D


NP  Ten:  Silent Rain  (on Essential)

About TRUE Love.

Good to be reminded  :)


"There was once a time long ago
When true love drew man and woman together
She was all he wanted to know
And he swore that he would love her forever
So the light fades the colors of life when it's gone
Like a lost ship of dreams that failed to sail
But to him she was more than just another fairy tale
She became his reality unveiled

Silent rain
You and I have shared the fears the night betrayed
Through the eyes where love appeared but died in vain
Torn open, bound together

Even now you hide the tears, you light the way
Through the darkness that remains
A brand new day, dawns broken, now, forever !"


Beautiful, huh guys ?   :) :) :)

And what happened to "She was all he wanted to know"  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-14, 19:44:32
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 21:15:01I've heard you mention him a couple of times before Paco, but not until now i did anything with it.

Downloaded the tracks and you're right: it's pretty nice. Quite filmisch with an attitude.

Thanks for the tip.  8)

Ahhhh finally someone starts to listen to me.
Here's a cookie:

*throws cookie*


Now playing:
Microfiction - Broken Signs (EP)
2. Mammals

This is actually quite cool. Don't know wether they already have an album out, but this EP sounds really cool!!
Very much Kino-alike! Also The Urbane is present. And (this is gonna sound strange:) Muse. Especially the quiet Muse mixed with heavy Kino.
Hehehehe.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-14, 20:51:52
Bjorn Lynne - The Gods Awaken
3. Jooli's Song

This is a very beautiful and powerful song!
(This fellow is also from Norway)
Scandinavia is master of prog! ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-14, 22:13:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-14, 19:44:32
Ahhhh finally someone starts to listen to me.
Here's a cookie:

*throws cookie*


*Catches Cookie.

Aw thanks. But...

Why a stroopwafel?  :o  ;D

NP> Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-14, 22:18:19
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-14, 09:57:17
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 22:28:18


Hehe, just to make you go  ???, i'm playing this:

Dream Theater - Accepting The End

;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

??? I mean  ??? ??? ???


I'm not surprised you never heard of this before, Bupie.  ;)
It's a bootleg. An unofficial one.  ;)
According some sites there are about a staggering 1600 (!) bootlegs of Dream Theater.

I'm just glad that Mike Portnoy encourages the bootlegs.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-14, 23:12:19
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-14, 22:13:15*Catches Cookie.

Aw thanks. But...

Why a stroopwafel?  :o  ;D

LOL :D

Now Playing:
Solas - Waiting For An Echo
Some samples from Amazon.com.

I really like this. It's like a river comes into your head, washing all your thoughts away.
And indeed, Amazon.com, which means I'm just a small step away from buying this or an other album from Solas (Another Day).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-15, 09:12:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-14, 22:18:19
??? I mean  ??? ??? ???



I'm not surprised you never heard of this before, Bupie.  ;)
It's a bootleg. An unofficial one.  ;)
According some sites there are about a staggering 1600 (!) bootlegs of Dream Theater.

I'm just glad that Mike Portnoy encourages the bootlegs.  :D


At first I didn't understand it was the title of the bootleg. I thought it was the title of a song ... which I had never heard of. That's what got me confused  ::)

NP Nightwish - Ever Dream

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 12:19:50
NP  A.C.T:  Silence

Great music, real prog, always metamorphising, lots of melody and fine harmonies, but never banal  *horns*

Yeah, the Swedes, they have something very special, rather quiet people outwardly, but the fire sure burns inside  :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:36:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 12:19:50NP  A.C.T:  Silence

Great music, real prog, always metamorphising, lots of melody and fine harmonies, but never banal  *horns*

Yeah, the Swedes, they have something very special, rather quiet people outwardly, but the fire sure burns inside  :)

Yeah Nicky! *horns*
I'm abso-bloody-lutely an A.C.T fan. When I heard them first I couldn't believe I didn't know about them earlier.
It's incredibly catchy music.

At the moment I'm listening to:
Frank Klepacki - Universe At War: Earth Assault (Original Soundtrack)
Disc 1 (Hierarchy)
01. Damage King

Nicky, you really should check this out. I'm sure you will like this. And it's three discs of free music! What are you waiting for!
www.frankklepacki.com


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:52:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:36:36
What are you waiting for!

Mind if I have some lunch first ?  ;D

Just checked up some reviews and ratings at Prog Archives and realised that the tastes of reviewers there are rather different from mine. I mean, how can one give Six Degrees and Systematic anything less than 5 stars  ???  There ought to be a special 6 stars for such fantastic masterpieces  ;)

But Paxi, they have some interesting reviews of A.C.T (although they havent even made the effort to spell their name right, they'v added a "." at the end).

And why do they have to have a category named "Zeuhl". Who the hell cares about this stuff ?  Too quaint  ::)

And they describe Tool as "experimental / post metal" (my italics). Man oh man oh man  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:00:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:52:58Just checked up some reviews and ratings at Prog Archives and realised that the tastes of reviewers there are rather different from mine. I mean, how can one give Six Degrees and Systematic anything less than 5 stars  ???  There ought to be a special 6 stars for such fantastic masterpieces  ;)
Opinions...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:52:58But Paxi, they have some interesting reviews of A.C.T (although they havent even made the effort to spell their name right, they'v added a "." at the end).
Yeah, people don't read close enough these days. It's sad indeed.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:52:58And why do they have to have a category named "Zeuhl". Who the hell cares about this stuff ?  Too quaint  ::)
Opinions...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 13:52:58And they describe Tool as "experimental / post metal" (my underliing). Man oh man oh man  ::)
Opinions...

Your opinions are often very interesting.
Now give me your opinion about Frank Klepacki's soundtrack to Universe At War.
After you finished your lunch of course...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:03:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:00:37
Yeah, people don't read close enough these days. It's sad indeed.

So that's more than an opinion ?  ;D

Nicky (only my opinion).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:07:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:03:30So that's more than an opinion ?  ;D
No, I was generalizing.
But that they forgot that there isn't a dot at the end of A.C.T is a fact.
They made a mistake (objective).
I think that's stupid (subjective).
But then again, it's a fact that I find it stupid...

Ahhh.... now playing:




Nothing...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:00:37
Your opinions are often very interesting.

How about "always" ?  >:(

;D

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:00:37
Now give me your opinion about Frank Klepacki's soundtrack to Universe At War.
After you finished your lunch of course...

Lunch was excellent, but no surprise, as I had been fantasising bout it for a while beforehand (and no yucky cheese  :P ).

Universe At War otoh was quite a surprise, a lot better than I had expected. Thanks for pressing, Paco.

Cool stuff, great drive, moody, eerie, nice guitar riffs  *horns*

Hey guys, get it spinnin !

Takes a while to download it, but worth it !

Nicky (now more than an opinion).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:10:24
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 16:07:45
But that they forgot that there isn't a dot at the end of A.C.T is a fact.
They made a mistake (objective).
I think that's stupid (subjective).
But then again, it's a fact that I find it stupid...

Cool, Paco  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:55:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37How about "always" ?  >:(
Hey, you're right. Your opinions are always interesting. Keep 'em coming.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37Lunch was excellent, but no surprise, as I had been fantasising bout it for a while beforehand (and no yucky cheese  :P ).
Good for you.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37Universe At War otoh was quite a surprise, a lot better than I had expected. Thanks for pressing, Paco.
Finally...
Two down one to go.
What did I say? You ALL should listen to this.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37Cool stuff, great drive, moody, eerie, nice guitar riffs  *horns*
Your opinion is mine.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 17:05:37Hey guys, get it spinnin !

Takes a while to download it, but worth it !
That's what I'm always saying about the guy. I love Frank Klepacki's music since I heard his soundtrack for Kyrandia 1 (1992), which was a WHOLE lot different than Universe At War (no metal), but very melodic.
He has developed a very unique style. I mailed him a while ago, he should co-operate with some other artists so they can complement each other. But he's very busy writing soundtracks for games and tv-series as well as doing his solo albums.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 18:12:13
There's actually a very interesting - and surprisingly long - article on Klepacki on Wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Klepacki .

Paco, dya know anything about his music CD's ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 18:37:11
I have his first three solo CDs.
I still need to buy Awakening Of Aggression.

But I do have Morphscape, Rocktronic and Virtual Control.
They're good, but from those three I should say that Rocktronic is the best. Unfortunately each cd has only 40 minutes of music on it, which is a shame.
I will give them a spin today and tell you more about it after that.

His work for Westwood studios (Command & Conquer) is brilliant, and I'm searching everywhere for the soundtrack CDs...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-15, 20:00:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-15, 18:12:13
There's actually a very interesting - and surprisingly long - article on Klepacki on Wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Klepacki .

Paco, dya know anything about his music CD's ?

Nicky.

He, i never knew he did the music for Lands Of Lore too.  :o

That was a great game.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 20:41:51
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-15, 20:00:53He, i never knew he did the music for Lands Of Lore too.  :o

That was a great game.  8)

Yeah indeed. I played that game (LoL 1) half a year ago.
But then I got stuck in the part with the speaking walls or something... But it was very enjoyable. The music was not bad, but not too good either.
Kyrandia and Command & Conquer for me! But he also did music for Emperor: Battle For Dune, which was also great!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-15, 23:21:55
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-15, 20:41:51
Yeah indeed. I played that game (LoL 1) half a year ago.
But then I got stuck in the part with the speaking walls or something... But it was very enjoyable. The music was not bad, but not too good either.
Kyrandia and Command & Conquer for me! But he also did music for Emperor: Battle For Dune, which was also great!


-Paco

To be honest, i didn't really liked the music on Lands Of Lore II. prt I was far better in my view but having said that i must confess that i never really pay attention to the music of the game.  :-\

NP> A surprise to some, may be but:

Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky

Track: [01] Fading Colours

I finally received this one. I've been waiting for it for four weeks now.

I never was impressed by them. Heard a few songs but i didn't really liked it.
Until i heard two songs of this album on the Dave O prog show. Since then i've been carefully beginning to like them.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-01-16, 10:01:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-14, 12:46:59
The question is: Who's end ?
And what happened to "She was all he wanted to know"  ???

Nicky.
Yeah... I really wonder!!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-16, 11:48:46
NP  Porcupine Tree:  In Absentia

My fave PT album  *horns*

Somehow I find that Steve & Co. got their act best together here. The music is tight, melodic, lyrics are intriguing (well, actually they always are with PT), and there's lots of drive and changes, not much treading water.

There are some absolute pearls on this album, like Gravity Eyelids and Trains.

And I like Steve's relaxed and grungy manner.

I have to add PT to my LP-faves now (should'v actually long ago) :) 

Read what my Amazon friend Joel Israel writes about IA:


"The Pinnacle Of Modern Prog-Rock

This album was my first exposure to Steven Wilson's Porcupine Tree projects; and I have since become a tremendous fan, although I personally think he has yet to top this incredible album. I recently had a discussion with an older music industry vet who suggested that Tool and Porcupine Tree are "the new generation's Pink Floyd", and I think that is a very accurate definition.

For those who are new to Porcupine Tree, it is essentially a one-man project of multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Steven Wilson, and is best described as a modern alternative heavy rock style with significant '70s-era progressive rock influences (Roger Waters-esque social commentary, keyboards and mellotron, lengthy, complicated and melodic song structure, etc.) and at times a psychedelic vibe. This album is simply too good to be true, and a testament to this man's skill and talent.

A concept album full of dark subject matter (narrating a story of childhood abuse and its effect on the life of the main character), this album is deep, but can also be simply listened to and enjoyed without paying atttention to the story, the music is so melodic, well-written and engaging to the listener. There are moments on this disc that are almost heavier than anything Tool has done, yet alternated with beautiful, sublime interludes and passages with multiple vocal harmonies. The resulting effect is unsettling and compelling, and superb in its skill and execution. One of the most stunning modern rock albums ever created, and with a nearly perfect production, since Wilson also happens to be a highly sought-after genius behind the mixing board. This album is right up there with Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and Radiohead's "OK Computer" as a desert-island album."


I think this is merited. OK, Steve and guys, all kudos  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-01-16, 14:11:05
Nice one Nicky! *horns*

NP:
Frank Klepacki - Morphscape
1. Morphscape

This is the first song from his first solo album.
It's electronic (think "Magnetic Fields" (Jean-Michel Jarre)), but with a dark edge. Very catchy in my opinion, but I can imagine not anyone will like this, since it's got more to do with electronic, than prog.
But that's just the first song of the album.

EDIT:
Now Playing: 2. Blaster
It's a really cool song, very cool sounds and it's got a nice groove to it. I will do a small review of this album (and his others) as soon as I'm done with schoolwork duties. I will post it in the Frank Klepacki topic.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-16, 15:55:58
NP  Deadsoul Tribe:  A Murder Of Crows

A classic now, and a true masterpiece  *horns*

Already the album title is a challenge to the mind, in that "murder" as noun has three meanings (from Dictionary.com):

1. Law. the killing of another human being under conditions specifically covered in law....
2. Slang. something extremely difficult or perilous: That final exam was murder! 
3. a group or flock of crows. 

Devon has presented so many spellings of the band name that it makes you dizzy  :D

DST is close to Tool, and as ingenious in both music and lyrics. Devon is one of the greatest poets in rock.

Devon Graves a.k.a. Buddy Lackey was the singer in Psychotic Waltz. They made four great albums back in 1990-96.

DST is substantially better though imo, heavier and more varied. And Adel Moustafa on drums is over the top !

Got Murder on repeat (dont tell the heat though  ;D ).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-17, 12:19:01
NP  Deadsoul Tribe:  The January Tree

Surprisingly different from Murder. Angrier, somehow, and more insistent. Rocks bigtime too  *horns*

A year ago, when I could afford it, I bought the four (at the time) DST albums in one go. I liked'm quite a bit at the time, but now I really have'm under my skin.

Guys, give'm a run !


Hey John, you're very quiet these days, what are you listening to ?  And do you get enough sleep ?  :)

And is Sammi showing good taste re her boyfriends ?  - some progminded ones ?  and can they drink beer progperly ?  ;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-17, 18:28:52
Genesis - We Can't Dance

5. Never A Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 09:25:00
Nightwish - Once

"Nemo"            *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 09:46:01
Another "oldie":

Sisters of Mercy - Temple of Love

(Would you notice that my boss isn't in the office yet?  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 10:37:58
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 09:25:00
Nightwish - Once

"Nemo"            *horns*

Chut ! The female fronted metal bands get Nicky on his nerves. We have a French word for that, "misogyne", but I don't know if it has an English translation.  :D

NP After Forever - Monolith of Doubt   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:03:07
I just finished playing:
Ray Wilson - Change

The three bonus tracks are very interesting. Especially "Cool Water", since it sounds progressive to me. To be honest, it reminds me of Gabriel Genesis (as if it could be on The Lamb :o)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:21:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 10:37:58
Chut ! The female fronted metal bands get Nicky on his nerves.

No, except that I dont look at them for the music  ;D

Seriously now, I actually added the latest (self-titled) After Forever album to my SL, this time purely for the music. They seem to have more to offer than most other FFB's.

I actually like some female singing: Eleven are one of my fave bands, both for the great singing and imagination, and I enjoy the female singing in Therion and Echoes Of Eternity. Wonderful little Bianca Ryan, who won America's Got Talent, Season 1, simply blew me totally away, like she did several other millions of viewers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Ryan ), and I'd like to have her debut album. Then there are some other great female singers outside of prog, i.a. Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera, but I dont buy their albums, as the music isnt prog enough.

Nightwish and Epica are also too boring for me (despite good looks). But Simone does a great job on Ghost Opera, which is a terribly good album. Try some of this real prog stuff instead, Bups (oo, now I'm being manipulative  >:(  ).


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 10:37:58
... "misogyne", but I don't know if it has an English translation.  :D

Almost the same in English.

Dictionary.com:

mi·sog·y·ny      

–noun hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.  

American Heritage Dictionary:

mi·sog·y·nist  

n.   One who hates women.

adj.   Of or characterized by a hatred of women.


I'v stopped hating them now, and love'm all the more  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 10:37:58
Chut !


Acronym Finder:

"What does CHUT stand for ?  Cable Households Using Television"

Or did you mean chut-ney-key ?  :D

- A bit silly, but then again, your post was silly too, Bups  ;)


NP  Alchemist on My Space

An Australian very heavy metal group.

Quite good, the style is like Opeth, but not as good  :)

http://www.myspace.com/alchemistau

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:32:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:21:28

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 10:37:58
Chut ! The female fronted metal bands get Nicky on his nerves. We have a French word for that, "misogyne", but I don't know if it has an English translation.  :D

NP After Forever - Monolith of Doubt   ;D
Acronym Finder:

"What does CHUT stand for ?  Cable Households Using Television"

Or did you mean chut-ney-key ?  :D

- A bit silly, but then again, your post was silly too, Bups  ;)

Nicky.

He probably meant "gut" (= good)...?

Stop splitting hairs, Nicky!!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 13:25:22
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V

Great music, very imaginative, fine lyrics, crisp production, and Gary plays a mean guitar  *horns*

Similar to Spock's, Circus Maximus, and Seventh Wonder, and even Arena.

I know that several of you guys like'm. I can recommend them to all roomies.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 13:33:40
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:32:42
He probably meant "gut"

He wouldnt have the guts ....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 16:39:19
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:32:42He probably meant "gut" (= good)...?

Nah, I think it was a French word. I'm sure Bupie would know how to spell such a simple German word. Why would he use a German word anyway? He's French! French people use French words!

All those chauvinistic Germans and Frenchmen here... ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:18:51
Well, maybe he was trying to pronounce it the Dutch way?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:19:30
NP: The Verve - "Bitter Sweet Symphony"

One of my all-time favourites!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:35:39
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 16:39:19
He's French! French people use French words!

All those chauvinistic Germans and Frenchmen here... ;)

So the French are chauvinists because they speak French  ::)

;D

Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:18:51
Well, maybe he was trying to pronounce it the Dutch way?  ;D

Gut'n Bluey  ;D

Hm, seems to be Friday afternoon  :D

So, who's in for a beer ?

Skål guys !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 16:39:19
Nah, I think it was a French word. I'm sure Bupie would know how to spell such a simple German word. Why would he use a German word anyway? He's French! French people use French words!


Yes, it's a French word which basically means "silence" or "don't speak". I thought you guys were more educated  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:21:28
Seriously now, I actually added the latest (self-titled) After Forever album to my SL, this time purely for the music. They seem to have more to offer than most other FFB's.

Don't know them much but it could change soon ...


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 12:21:28

Nightwish and Epica are also too boring for me (despite good looks). But Simone does a great job on Ghost Opera, which is a terribly good album. Try some of this real prog stuff instead, Bups (oo, now I'm being manipulative  >:(  ).

Yes, you are. About Nightwish, I think that they do have (well, Tuomas has) a real gift for good/great melodies. That's why they hooked me, despite a cheese factor close to the max. On the other hand, from the few songs that I have heard, it seems to me that Epica falls short in terms of melodies, which leads them close to caricature sometimes. But Simone is, well ...  :-[  Let's say that I would love to see her live.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 13:25:22
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V

Great music, very imaginative, fine lyrics, crisp production, and Gary plays a mean guitar  *horns*


I have this album too, Nicky. It's perfect in terms of musical quality and production, everything is so neat and clear (maybe even too much)  but I don't find it as imaginative as you do and it doesn't give me all the emotion I am looking for. Comfort Me is really a great ballad, though. The female voice is heavenly ...   ;D

NP Threshold - Light and Space  No girl in sight, Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 18:33:24
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:18:51Well, maybe he was trying to pronounce it the Dutch way?  ;D

LOL! :D
Ok, this REALLY doesn't make any sense...
A Frenchman pronounces a German word in the Dutch way on an English-speaking forum...
Isn't it much easier to believe that it is a French word? ;D
Which makes it chauvinistic of course, why else would someone proudly use his motherlanguage on an international forum?
It's ok though. Ik doe het ook wel eens. :P

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-18, 20:35:36
Glass Hammer - Culture Of Ascent

Track: [02] Sun Song

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-18, 20:37:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:35:39

So, who's in for a beer ?

Skål guys !

Nicky.

*Raises hand and nods.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Fri, 2008-01-18, 22:13:33
Pathosray - Strange Kind Of Energies

Prog Metal from Italy...very similar to Seventh Wonder and Circus Maximus!  *horns*

Check it out! (http://www.pathosray.com/index1.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-18, 23:05:48
Quote from: Micha on Fri, 2008-01-18, 22:13:33
Pathosray - Strange Kind Of Energies

Prog Metal from Italy...very similar to Seventh Wonder and Circus Maximus!  *horns*

Check it out! (http://www.pathosray.com/index1.html)

Very good indeed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-01-19, 02:36:04
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-15, 23:21:55
NP> A surprise to some, may be but:

Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky

Track: [01] Fading Colours

I finally received this one. I've been waiting for it for four weeks now.

I never was impressed by them. Heard a few songs but i didn't really liked it.
Until i heard two songs of this album on the Dave O prog show. Since then i've been carefully beginning to like them.
I bought it on a whim, and it has quickly become one of my all time favourite albums. Silver Glass is one of the best songs ever made imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-19, 09:50:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-01-18, 13:25:22
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V

Great music, very imaginative, fine lyrics, crisp production, and Gary plays a mean guitar  *horns*



I hope you have the SE. There's a Pink Floyd-medley on it, called Floydian Memories. It's brilliant.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-01-19, 11:44:54
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
Yes, it's a French word which basically means "silence" or "don't speak". I thought you guys were more educated  ;D

Yeah, I looked it up, Bups. I just couldnt figure what you meant with it in that context. But it doesnt matter.


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
But Simone is, well ...  :-[  Let's say that I would love to see her live.

... in bed - just the two of you - then it wouldnt matter what she sung - olala, you Frenchies  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
I have this album too, Nicky. It's perfect in terms of musical quality and production, everything is so neat and clear (maybe even too much)  but I don't find it as imaginative as you do and it doesn't give me all the emotion I am looking for. Comfort Me is really a great ballad, though. The female voice is heavenly ...   ;D

I have a suspicion that you dont play albums through, or kinda lose track of what's goin on along the way, Bups  :D

One of the best rockers on Room V - and eva - is the last song "Rain". (Hm, there's somethin about this rain theme - Enter Rain, Steel Rain, Rain - that gets the best out of prog musicians.) Man, that guitar of Gary's in the beginning, the hard drive, Mike's dreamy singing, the beautiful harmonies - the extreme contrasts, I always go for that. Hey guys, where's Room V ? - I'm on my waaaay .....


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
NP Threshold - Light and Space  No girl in sight, Nicky  ;)

;D Bups. Your French chaaarme redeems you  ;D

You're on the Threshold back to prog  8)


NP  SG: Rain

My finger automatically goes to the repeat button every nine minutes  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-01-19, 11:49:47
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-19, 09:50:49
I hope you have the SE. There's a Pink Floyd-medley on it, called Floydian Memories. It's brilliant.  8)

What's the "SE", Mad ?

You name Floyd, and I jump up two meters - oh man, my heeeeead  :'(

Edit:  OK, "Special Edition", came upon it myself. (Nicky, you goofhead  ;D )

No, I dont have it, Mad. Guess I'll have to be on the lookout for it.

What do you think of Room V, Mad ?  And give me an answer that's more than "good" or the like  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-01-19, 11:55:45
Quote from: Micha on Fri, 2008-01-18, 22:13:33
Pathosray - Strange Kind Of Energies

Prog Metal from Italy...very similar to Seventh Wonder and Circus Maximus!  *horns*

Check it out! (http://www.pathosray.com/index1.html)

You press a button here by naming those two groups, Micha  ;)

Better check up Pathosray. Would be great to have an Italian group in my collection eventually  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-19, 16:22:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-01-19, 11:49:47
What's the "SE", Mad ?

You name Floyd, and I jump up two meters - oh man, my heeeeead  :'(

Yep, i bet that hurts.  ;)

It's an 25 minute epic with all sorts of Floyd songs.
Which can be found here.  ;) (http://shadowgallery.com/floydian_memories.php)
Arjen Lucassen plays a solo on it.  ;)

QuoteEdit:  OK, "Special Edition", came upon it myself. (Nicky, you goofhead  ;D )

Good boy ehm man.  ;D

QuoteWhat do you think of Room V, Mad ?  And give me an answer that's more than "good" or the like  ;)

Nicky.

I think they''re good.  ;D

No seriously.  :D

I bought their first album when it came out (s/t) and although i liked a few songs, like The Dance Of Fools and Queen Of The City Of Ice (a monstrous epic which is just awesome) i was a bit disappointed about the production. Very flat.
And the fact that they used a drum computer as a drummer wasn't really helpful either.

Fact is that Mike Baker is one of the best prog singers around and Shadow Gallery is a great song-based prog band.
Quite a lot of their songs are classical influenced. You know, some keyboard-orchestra and piano parts. Different than DT uses that.
I actually think that in that way they're the counterpart of DT. They can be metalish but overall the prime issue of SG is the Song.

Hope this helps a bit.  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-01-19, 19:36:30
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-19, 16:22:38I bought their first album when it came out (s/t) and although i liked a few songs, like The Dance Of Fools and Queen Of The City Of Ice (a monstrous epic which is just awesome) i was a bit disappointed about the production. Very flat.
And the fact that they used a drum computer as a drummer wasn't really helpful either.

Fact is that Mike Baker is one of the best prog singers around and Shadow Gallery is a great song-based prog band.
Quite a lot of their songs are classical influenced. You know, some keyboard-orchestra and piano parts. Different than DT uses that.
I actually think that in that way they're the counterpart of DT. They can be metalish but overall the prime issue of SG is the Song.

Actually, that's a short summary of the band, but Nicky (and secretly me too) are curious to the album called Room V.

So what do you think of Room V, Mad? ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-01-19, 19:45:19
Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter

6. Why Am I Here?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-20, 02:21:55
NP: Karnivool - Themata

Guys, here's your daily dose of great progmetal! I just stumbled upon this review of their album here: http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200802.php#karnivool

My curiosity grew with each word I read, so I decided to visit their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/karnivool to see (hear) what all the fuss was about. Then I listened to C.O.T.E and I was like 'WOW'! ;D So now I'm listening to Themata and I really like what I'm hearing. I think I will just have to buy this album!

Conclusion: There's great progmetal in Australia as well! *horns*

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-01-20, 11:09:42
Kamelot - Epica

Track: Lost & damned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-20, 17:03:14
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men

Track: [01] Bringer Of Dreams

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-20, 17:48:42
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-01-19, 19:36:30
... but Nicky (and secretly me too) are curious to the album called Room V.

I dont know what you mean with this, Paco, but iac I'v had Room V on repeat the past few days. A real masterpiece  *horns*

I added Legacy and and Tyranny to my SL  :)


Today I was at Malmö Main Library, and I used the opportunity to check up on some metal groups that I dont have albums by. They have good CD-players and lend out headsets at the Library.

Stumbled into a group called Cephalic Carnage. They were quite an experience - to say the least. A totally insane - but certainly also melodic - mix of thrash, heavy, dense, grind, crunch, sludge, growl, hydro, doom, rapcore, funk, jazzfusion, alternative, etc. With this group the question is more: What dont they have in their mix ?

And if you wanna see and hear a guitarist who plays twice as fast as Petrucci as naturally as anything, here's your chance. Dont believe me ?  Well, check'm out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=U63lVAQtuZM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCUp8DH_pVg&feature=related

http://www.myspace.com/cephaliccarnage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalic_Carnage

Anybody heard about these guys ?

Here's what their label Relapse writes about them. I can only agree fully. They are really over the top:

"The incomparable CEPHALIC CARNAGE have returned to claim their place as the leaders of metal's new era of extremity with their ferocious new record Xenosapien. CEPHALIC CARNAGE synthesize everything great about metal; from spastic virtuosity to warp-speed grinding to the heaviest rock riffs ever unleashed. Xenosapien's mind-bending, technical insanity/mastery collides head on with the band's brutal metal roots to form their most immediate, hard-hitting, and finest album to date. Xenosapien is unquestionably one of the best heavy records of 2007, and proves once and for all that these unconventional visionaries are set to lead metal well into the 21st century."

Iac it's music that you can listen to many times and continue to discover new things (but not much femininity for Bupie  ;D ).

I have to get some albums by them  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 19:30:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-01-20, 17:48:42I dont know what you mean with this, Paco, but iac I'v had Room V on repeat the past few days. A real masterpiece  *horns*

You asked what Maddox thinks of Room V. Maddox gave his opinion on the band, not on that particular album. So I said that Nicky, and me too, are curious to what Maddox thinks of Room V.

We still didn't get a proper answer Maddox! ;D

Perhaps I should give Shadow Gallery's Room V a next chance, but before that I want to hear your opinion about it Madje!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 20:24:07
I just played:
Pain Of Salvation - Ashes
The videoclip on YouTube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-5cn4o5oDY

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Man, this was soooooo shocking! Now I'm sure I never want to try any POS album again...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-20, 21:12:19
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 19:30:56
You asked what Maddox thinks of Room V. Maddox gave his opinion on the band, not on that particular album. So I said that Nicky, and me too, are curious to what Maddox thinks of Room V.

We still didn't get a proper answer Maddox! ;D

Perhaps I should give Shadow Gallery's Room V a next chance, but before that I want to hear your opinion about it Madje!

-Paco

Ahh, the mystery of the fifth room.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-21, 09:33:10
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:53:17
Yes, it's a French word which basically means "silence" or "don't speak". I thought you guys were more educated  ;D
Well, I have yet to do my two-weeks French course (in France) later this year, so I hope you can forgive me!  ;)

Speaking of "silence" - NP: youtube -> Achmed, the dead terrorist

So wonderfully political incorrect! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 11:46:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-01-19, 11:44:54
Yeah, I looked it up, Bups. I just couldnt figure what you meant with it in that context. But it doesnt matter.

It meant "don't tell Nicky that you are listening to Nightwish". But I agree, it doesn't matter ...

Quote... in bed - just the two of you - then it wouldnt matter what she sung - olala, you Frenchies  ;D

Wow, Nicky, don't be rude please, that is not what I meant. You believe me when I tell that, don't you ?  ;D

Quote
I have a suspicion that you dont play albums through, or kinda lose track of what's goin on along the way, Bups  :D

Objection rejected, your Honor. I have played Room V entirely numerous times and it's very good  but I find it to be a little bit cold in places.

QuoteOne of the best rockers on Room V - and eva - is the last song "Rain".

Yes, it is a favorite of mine too. And there is a nice acoustic version on the SE bonus CD. You know, the one that you don't have. Yes, indeed, life is unfair  ;D

QuoteYou're on the Threshold back to prog  8) 

Well, sorry but I will never be a true Threshold fan. They have great songs but I find their albums to be uneven. But I know they have a lot of fans on this forum.

NP Dream Theater - Never Enough  The more I listen to it , the more I like it. An infectious groovy song with significant lyrics ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-01-21, 12:03:55
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-21, 09:33:10
Speaking of "silence" - NP: youtube -> Achmed, the dead terrorist

So wonderfully political incorrect! ;D
*screacky high voice

I kill you!!! :D


np -> Sonata Arctica - Full Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 13:31:04
NP Symphony X - Set the world on fire  Energizing ...

Hey Nicky, I have something for you and that's brand new (or at least not too old) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Znt-2ByYko (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Znt-2ByYko)
Looks like a Rhapsody of Fire video, no ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-21, 13:38:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-01-21, 12:03:55
*screacky high voice

I kill you!!! :D

Silence!!  ;D


Anybody seen him doing Christmas carols? "Jingle bombs"...  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 14:52:45
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-21, 13:38:56
Silence!!  ;D


Anybody seen him doing Christmas carols? "Jingle bombs"...  :D

You mean this one? http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24254269

Simply great, isn't it? :D

NP: Andromeda - In The End

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 15:57:49
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 13:31:04
NP Symphony X - Set the world on fire  Energizing ...

Hey Nicky, I have something for you and that's brand new

Super, Bupie  *horns*

SyX are simply getting better and better !  And Russ' singing is formidable !

And great to see you back in the loop again, mon copain  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 13:31:04
Looks like a Rhapsody of Fire video, no ?  ;D

Except the music is 1000 times better !

I dont know what it is with the wo*, sorry I mean Italians, but only when they (or their parents) cross the ocean, they start awakening to what prog is, like Mike Romero, John Petrucci, Steve Vai, and Nick D'Virgilio. Down on the boot, they seem quite content eating their spaghetti, thrashing on their guitar, and wailing some Verdi-jive  :'(

Btw Dragonforce have some great videos in this style too, although I find their music rather superficial - but one or two of their videos are quite heavy  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:10:01
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 11:46:31
Wow, Nicky, don't be rude please, that is not what I meant. You believe me when I tell that, don't you ?  ;D

Well, Bups ...... hm  ::)

Let's put it this way: I dont think I'd leave Ms007 alone with you for more than one minute  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 11:46:31
It meant "don't tell Nicky that you are listening to Nightwish". But I agree, it doesn't matter ...

I hope it doesnt matter that it doesnt matter  :D


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 11:46:31
Well, sorry but I will never be a true Threshold fan. They have great songs but I find their albums to be uneven. But I know they have a lot of fans on this forum.

Yeah, I agree with you there, Bups. They have some great songs here and there, but unfortunately there's too much filler. And now they lost Mac - double trouble  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:17:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:10:01Yeah, I agree with you here, Bups. They have some great songs here and there, but unfortunately there's too much filler. And now they lost Mac - double trouble  :'(

I disagree! Hahaha! :D

I think Threshold is an amazing band. From Clone to Dead Reckoning they are absolutely fantastic! To be honest I don't like the first three albums that much, although I think Damian Wilson's voice is excellent. Mac's voice suits Threshold much better. It's a shame he had to leave the band...

I've listened to Dead Reckoning and Subsurface and Replica through and through, and I think every song is beautiful. A few days ago I ordered Subsurface and I'm sure I will get Replica too, sometime in the hopefully not too distant future.

Today I was listening to Amaran's Plight. And sure this is good!! I have to put this on my shopping list...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:46:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 14:52:45
You mean this one? http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24254269

That's quite courageous of Jeff Dunham - impressive !

Maybe this sort of satire is the best weapon against these wackos  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:50:47
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 20:24:07
Man, this was soooooo shocking! Now I'm sure I never want to try any POS album again...

Paco, for goodness sakes, this is only one of PoS' many styles. You cant cut'm off like that. These guys are one of the greatest prog groups in the world !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:53:10
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 18:33:24
Ik doe het ook wel eens. :P

Wait till you hear me pronounce this, Paco  ;D

Remember to take your umbrellas along  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:59:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-20, 21:12:19
Ahh, the mystery of the fifth room.  ;D

Hey guys, our dear Mad has become a mystic  ::)

OK Mad, see you on the highlands of Tibet. You'll be the only monk with headphones on  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:12:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:50:47Paco, for goodness sakes, this is only one of PoS' many styles. You cant cut'm off like that. These guys are one of the greatest prog groups in the world !!!

No, I'm done with them. I can do without POS, there's so much good music out there, they won't be missed.
You cannot miss what you don't know.

By the way Nicky, you should use your magical multiquote powers again.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:18:24
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:12:04
No, I'm done with them. I can do without POS, there's so much good music out there, they won't be missed.
You cannot miss what you don't know.

OK, Pixi, using this logic you should stop reading about Jesus, and voila, you'l stop missing him  8)

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:12:04
By the way Nicky, you should use your magical multiquote powers again.

I wanna become a ..... SICKOOOOO  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:20:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:10:01
Well, Bups ...... hm  ::)

Let's put it this way: I dont think I'd leave Ms007 alone with you for more than one minute  ;D

Right. One minute is way too short for us, French  ;D  God, I hope people who read this don't take it for my real opinion  :-[


QuoteYeah, I agree with you there, Bups. They have some great songs here and there, but unfortunately there's too much filler. And now they lost Mac - double trouble  :'(

Mac has a great voice indeed

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:17:01
I disagree! Hahaha! :D

I think Threshold is an amazing band. -Paco

Glad you like them so much, PH. I would have thought they are a bit too heavy for your taste.

NP Pat Benatar - Hell is for children   Not prog nor metal but an old classic with a great finale. And of course, for Nicky, a female vocalist  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:39:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:18:24I wanna become a ..... SICKOOOOO  :D
Heh, you already are, man. Just not officially...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:18:24OK, Pixi, using this logic you should stop reading about Jesus, and voila, you'l stop missing him  8)
If that's true, than you are no Jesus addict! :D
I already DO know about Jesus, so I cannot stop reading about Him.
By the way, it's not that I keep coming back to Jesus, it's that Jesus keeps coming back to me!

With POS it's different. POS doesn't come to me. If I want to like POS, I have to listen to their music myself. I have to listen to it a couple of times to appreciate it (as is normal with progressive rock eh?).
At the moment I don't like the music that much, but I'm sure that (metaphorically speaking) the flesh would like their music after a couple of times. I'm sure that once I'm hooked to their music, I can't "break free" from it. But the problem is that the lyrics are (to me) not really positive, the atmosphere is not great either. So I don't want to be a captive of POS. ;) Then I won't be missing it either.

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:20:58Glad you like them so much, PH. I would have thought they are a bit too heavy for your taste.
Not at all!! *horns* I even can take heavier. ;)
Speaking of lyrics... Threshold are very good!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 18:05:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-20, 02:21:55
NP: Karnivool - Themata

So now I'm listening to Themata and I really like what I'm hearing. I think I will just have to buy this album!

Agree fully, and thanks Tiptom !  This is great music !  These guys are real pros, and they'v gone their own ways  *horns*

The DPRP review is excellent too. On point !

I'v also added Themata and Mixed Blood to my SL  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 19:32:52
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
2. Quartz

Excellent music!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 20:02:00
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:39:52
I even can take heavier. ;)

OK then Pixi, what's your take on Cephalic Carnage ?  Are they Paulian enough for you ?   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 20:40:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 18:05:31
Agree fully, and thanks Tiptom !

You're welcome!

NP: Meshuggah - Autonomy Lost

Are you familiar with Meshuggah Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-01-21, 20:53:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 20:24:07
I just played:
Pain Of Salvation - Ashes
The videoclip on YouTube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-5cn4o5oDY

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Man, this was soooooo shocking! Now I'm sure I never want to try any POS album again...

-Paco
I hate bands that think they need to shock to get attention :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:01:01
Certain members of this forum inspired me to play some POS... ;)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Ashes

What a great band! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:04:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 20:40:03
Are you familiar with Meshuggah Nicky?

Yes I am, Tom. I have Catch 22. I'v spun it a few times, but havent gotten further than the first 3-4 tracks. I had to untangle my brain after that each time. Pretty dense stuff. But now that I know that you and Mad like'm, I'l give'm some more runs. Let's see.

What do you see in them, Tom ?

And if you like Meshuggah, you must like Cephalic Carnage. So what do you think of them ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:20:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:01:01
Certain members of this forum inspired me to play some POS... ;)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Ashes

What a great band! *horns*

Tom

Yeah, i agree.  :)

Though i think that it's a shame that PH and Appel have a different opinion but i'm okay with that.
I just think that they misunderstand PoS.  :-\
Each to his own opinion of course.  8)

NP> Van Dik Hout - Kopstoot Van Een Vlinder

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:49:55
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-01-20, 19:30:56
You asked what Maddox thinks of Room V. Maddox gave his opinion on the band, not on that particular album. So I said that Nicky, and me too, are curious to what Maddox thinks of Room V.

We still didn't get a proper answer Maddox! ;D

Perhaps I should give Shadow Gallery's Room V a next chance, but before that I want to hear your opinion about it Madje!

-Paco

Okay, maybe it's time to shine my light over Room V.  :P

Beware though. I'm not a great reviewer.
You're warned.  ;D

Room V is the second part of a concept. Tyranny is the first.
Both of them are extremely good and together they represent the best features of Shadow Gallery though i must admit that i rate Tyranny just an inch higher then Room V.
But that obviously doesn't mean that Room V sucks. On the contrary. It is a heck of an album indeed.  8)
On Room V SG once again combines aggressive, metal-ish songs with tender soulful tracks.
The harmony vocals you hear both on Tyranny and Room V are almost a trademark of SG just like the Gibberish-ish vocals of Spocks Beard is.
Like i said they tend to write their songs almost in a classical way. Lots of melody.

Hope it helps, again.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:51:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:59:30
Hey guys, our dear Mad has become a mystic  ::)

OK Mad, see on the highlands of Tibet. You'll be the only monk with headphones on  ;D

Nicky.

If you would buy the plane ticket, i'll gladly go.  ;)
Not forever of course. And certainly not with headphones.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 22:42:01
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:20:33
NP> Van Dik Hout - Kopstoot Van Een Vlinder

Is this about, hm, anything ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 22:52:32
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:20:33
I just think that they misunderstand PoS.  :-\

Yeah guys, you cant ignore POS in Progworld. They're one of the most innovative and exciting groups  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 23:02:27
I'm with Appelmoes?? on this one.
This is also why I hate Marilyn Manson and the likes...
Shock just to shock...

NP:
Hidria Spacefolk - HDRSF-1
2. Kafar-I

Guys, this is really cool music. And it's free for download! (I said it already, but it won't hurt saying that again.)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 09:52:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-21, 14:52:45
You mean this one? http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24254269

Simply great, isn't it? :D

Tom

Yep, that's the one! I LOVE it - that's just my sense of humour.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 09:54:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 16:46:10
That's quite courageous of Jeff Dunham - impressive !

Maybe this sort of satire is the best weapon against these wackos  ???

Nicky.
Well, maybe he's trying to make those 'towelheads' explode with rage?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 09:56:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 17:18:24
I wanna become a ..... SICKOOOOO  :D

Nicky.
Don't make any more effort, Nicky - I really think you already are rather sick!  ;)

(Sorry - no offense - but you were screaming for this!!)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:43:03
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 09:56:04
Don't make any more effort, Nicky - I really think you already are rather sick!  ;)

I'm perfectly normal  :)  It's you guys who are weird  ;D

What's weirder than selling wheel locks ?  That's like selling green cheese from the moon  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:46:14
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-21, 23:02:27
I'm with Appelmoes?? on this one.
This is also why I hate Marilyn Manson and the likes...
Shock just to shock...

And I dont like Hitler, so I dont either like POS (using your logic, Pixi)  ::)


NP  Karnivool on MySpace

You found a gem here, Tiptom  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:52:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:43:03
I'm perfectly normal  :)  It's you guys who are weird  ;D
*coughs* Yes, sure, Nicky...  :D

I think you should use the below angel-smiley more often, that would suit you sooo well!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:53:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:43:03
What's weirder than selling wheel locks ? 
Nicky.
Hmmm, let me think... being you? ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-01-22, 12:03:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:46:14
And I dont like Hitler, so I dont either like POS (using your logic, Pixi)  ::)
I fail to see that logic ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 12:30:21
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-01-22, 12:03:07
I fail to see that logic ???
Don't worry, Applemoes?? - it's Nicky, so that means there probably IS no logic...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 12:48:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:46:14And I dont like Hitler, so I dont either like POS (using your logic, Pixi)  ::)

???
I fail to get that...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 13:50:10
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 12:48:35
???
I fail to get that...

I mean, if you compare POS with Marilyn Manson. Really, Pixi  ::) 

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 13:52:49
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:53:47
Hmmm, let me think... being you? ;D  ;)

Yeah Bluey, I'd also feel weird if you were me  ;D


NP  Seventh Wonder:  Banish The Wicked  (on WITW)  (on repeat)

Man, a formidable song, one of my faves of any band  *horns*

"When the goddess dances
Across the heavens
She's so bright
Like an arch of light
They couldnt dream
Of denying her will tonight
The righteous will stand
And the wicked are banished
from her land !"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 13:56:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 13:50:10I mean, if you compare POS with Marilyn Manson. Really, Pixi  ::)
Well, I guess you didn't see that music video then.
I normally wouldn't say this but: why don't you look at that video. After that, you tell me why you like it so much.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:02:10
I'v seen worse, Pixi  :D

Alice In Chains have several that make you forget what you liked about your last meal  ;D

I guess this was a chance for Daniel to show his beautiful wife and kid in some more unusual situations than the usual sweeeeeeet family album  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:09:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:02:10I'v seen worse, Pixi  :D
Well, for me that's no argument.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:02:10Alice In Chains have several that make you forget what you liked about your last meal  ;D
And you like that too?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:02:10I guess this as a chance for Daniel to show his wife and kid in some more unusual situations than the usual sweeeeeeet family album  ;)

A video which shows blood, sex, violence and abusive language is totally not necessary for the music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:28:40
Paco, prog is about pushing frontiers. We have to be open and await how things impress upon us. As long as nobody gets hurt or abused  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:15:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:02:10
I'v seen worse, Pixi  :D

Alice In Chains have several that make you forget what you liked about your last meal  ;D

I guess this was a chance for Daniel to show his beautiful wife and kid in some more unusual situations than the usual sweeeeeeet family album  ;)

Nicky.
Wife and kid??? And just when yout thought it was alreally sick, it get worse :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:24:16
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 14:09:26

A video which shows blood, sex, violence and abusive language is totally not necessary for the music.

Unless you know the concept behind the album.  ;)

Every PoS album is a Concept album.
They always deal about the things you see or don't see or don't want to see everyday.
Abuse is one of them.

I agree that the concepts of PoS are mostly harsh but whether you like it or not, it's here. All around us, happening everyday.  :-\

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:34:06
Some music you must not see in video clips. It will take away all the charm, or in PoS case, it will be shocking in a way that some people might not like. I'm a HUGE fan of concept album (8 are in my top 10 best albums EVER) and the thing about concept albums is that I like to fantasize about what is sung and played. For example, take Ayreon. If there would be video clips of his music, they would be cheesy as hell, but if you imagine it, it's one EPIC story.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:52:51
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:15:01
Wife and kid??? And just when yout thought it was alreally sick, it get worse :-\

What's wrong with bathing your wife and kid in blood and guts ?

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 22:55:36
You know, I don't mind a song or two about these subjects, since it's actually happening indeed. But it's the way you show it. This way it is like they promote it.
I don't think you make a statement like that.

You can make music (even a videoclip) about these subjects without actually showing the things you don't approve of. Why would you show it, when you don't encourage it.
It just doesn't make any sense to me.

I was listening to Bjorn Lynne by the way. No videoclips of sex with a bloodsoaked naked, fireburned woman.
Just music of 14 minutes...
Great!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:01:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-21, 21:04:44
Yes I am, Tom. I have Catch 22. I'v spun it a few times, but havent gotten further than the first 3-4 tracks. I had to untangle my brain after that each time. Pretty dense stuff. But now that I know that you and Mad like'm, I'l give'm some more runs. Let's see.

What do you see in them, Tom ?

And if you like Meshuggah, you must like Cephalic Carnage. So what do you think of them ?

Nicky.

Don't exactly know what I see in them, but somehow their music appeals to me. However, I can understand why you have to untangle your brain after a couple of songs...Sure, I have to be in the right mood to listen to them, but on those moments I ám in the right mood (mostly when I'm frustrated or angry) I always enjoy it. I have to say that actually I'm a bit put off by their vocals (or shall I call them screams?) but their music with all those weird time signatures I fail to comprehend make up for that. Musically I think they're somewhat like Tool, albeit a more extreme version of Tool...

I haven't got the chance yet to listen to Cephalic Carnage, so I have to get back to you on that.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 10:46:14
NP  Karnivool on MySpace

You found a gem here, Tiptom  *horns*

Yeah I downloaded their album Themata and now I'm absolutely sure I'm gonna buy it. I listened to it today and every song on it is great. Their music is so diverse, they can sound like Korn, DT or lets say Redemption or Circus Maximus....in just one song! :o

Nicky, I think you have to get the full album, instead of endlessly listening to those MySpace songs. I'm sure you're gonna love it!

NP: Karnivool - Themata

Cheers, Tiptom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:46:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:01:52
.. mostly when I'm frustrated or angry ...

Tom, I didnt think that you had those modes  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:01:52
Nicky, I think you have to get the full album, instead of endlessly listening to those MySpace songs. I'm sure you're gonna love it!

OK, Tom, I'll pm you my bank account nb, so you can transfer some money for CD's.

A year ago there was a short span from MySpace to Amazon orders, but currently I have to painfully save up for each CD, and rummage through CD-stores in Cop and Malmö, which by no means are well supplied with prog  :'(

So my SL is growing ....


NP  Steve Thorne:  Emotional Creatures  (on MySpace)

Rather lite for my taste, but very beautiful. His singing is very expressive and reminds me of Nick Barrett and Ian Bartlett.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-23, 00:33:34
Btw Paco, have you ever heard POS'  Enter Rain ?  Terrific song *horns*  That's what seriously turned me on to POS. Then I started hearing so many other exciting things in their music.


NP  Beardfish on MySpace

Very special. Quite different from what I expected. Think I'll like'm seriously after some spins *horns*

Actually a bit like POS.

Note how serious I am  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-01-23, 10:29:12
NP Kino - Loser's day parade  Sooooooooooo brilliant !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-01-23, 10:55:48
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-01-23, 10:29:12NP Kino - Loser's day parade  Sooooooooooo brilliant !

Yeah! I agree! 8)

I might actually play that album today!

But at the moment it's:
Anthony Phillips - Field Day

I forgot to add this to my shopping list. But I'll do that right away! Beautiful acoustic guitar instrumentals. Great for an early morning sunny day.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-23, 15:57:45
NP  Circus Maximus:  Mouth Of Madness  (on Isolate)

Whew, I'm completely exhausted after hearing this epic track. Very unusual, and overwhelming.

These dudes are on their way to DT-heaven  *horns*

And guys, have you noticed, Truls beats his drums a bit like Mike ?

CM have a bit of the same power as Redemption, huh Tom ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:09:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:46:09
Tom, I didnt think that you had those modes  :)

Trust me, you really don't want to know...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-01-22, 23:46:09
OK, Tom, I'll pm you my bank account nb, so you can transfer some money for CD's.

Ahh you would have enough money if you didn't drink as much beer as you (say you) do! ;D

NP: The Urbane - What Will You Say (non album track). Great track, and I got it from JM personally. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:19:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-23, 15:57:45
CM have a bit of the same power as Redemption, huh Tom ?

I agree with you Nicky. Although I have to say that honestly I like CM, and then especially Isolate, a tiny bit better than Redemption. But there's no doubt about it the both of them are great bands. I think they're my favourite discoveries of 2007. Isolate was actually one of my absolute favourites of last year. I just cannot get enough of that album. No matter what song, I just like 'em all! The same goes with Redemption's The Origins Of Ruin, only I play Isolate more often. Not that I like CM better because I play them more often, but I hope you know what I mean. It's a feeling, and so difficult to explain! But yeah, they're both very talented bands! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:24:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:09:24NP: The Urbane - What Will You Say (non album track). Great track, and I got it from JM personally. :)

No no no no, you can't get away with this like that!

Tell us about it!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:25:53
Yes - we want a full review!!

Please. *blink, blink*  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-23, 16:41:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-01-23, 15:57:45
NP  Circus Maximus:  Mouth Of Madness  (on Isolate)

Whew, I'm completely exhausted after hearing this epic track. Very unusual, and overwhelming.


Indeed a marvellous track.  8)

NP> Spocks Beard - Gluttons For Punishment

Track: A Flash Before My Eyes - Suite  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-01-23, 19:37:45
Transatlantic - SMPTe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-01-23, 20:53:02
Dream Theater - Under A Glass Moon

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-01-24, 09:07:30
NP Shadow Gallery - Crystalline Dreams  Great riffing and instrumental bridge  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-24, 18:55:18
Blackfield - Blackfield I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-25, 22:30:34
Helloween - The King For Thousand Years

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Sat, 2008-01-26, 00:10:12
Ayreon - 01011001 LE  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-01-26, 10:53:03
Humphrr :( I want that album too ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-26, 12:34:22
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-01-26, 10:53:03
Humphrr :( I want that album too ;D

Tomorrow you'll get a chance to buy it.  ;)

For the second time.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-01-26, 23:43:28
Dave's O'prog Show. (http://www.phoenixfm.com)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-27, 01:11:46
Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes

Track: [01] When

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-27, 22:32:42
For in a row.  :D

Some strange looking package with a somewhat peculiar artwork on it by some, apparently, Dutch guy.

With some numbers on it.

Don't know Y.  ;D

:P *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-27, 22:51:16
NP: Katatonia - Only Twin

Anybody familiar with this band?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-28, 09:38:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-01-27, 22:51:16
NP: Katatonia - Only Twin

Anybody familiar with this band?

Tom

As far as I remember, I once got one of their albums to review... back then their singer used to scream his lungs out - didn't like it much... have they changed since then?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2008-01-28, 10:57:21
np>> H-Blockx - [Time To Move (1994)  #07]: Risin' High (3:58)

:D FUNNY
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-01-28, 13:08:03
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-28, 09:38:12
As far as I remember, I once got one of their albums to review... back then their singer used to scream his lungs out - didn't like it much... have they changed since then?

A big YES is your answer, Bluey! Although I have to say I only have their latest album, 'The Great Cold Distance'. I'm in love with the singing on this album. There are only a few grunts (mixed in the far distance so you probably won't even notice them). Give them a listen at http://www.myspace.com/katatonia.

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2008-01-28, 14:19:01
np>> Katatonia - [The Great Cold Distance (2006)  #04]: My Twin (3:41)

mmmmh, great....  8)
My favorite track on the album... rough and soft at the same time...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-01-28, 20:17:00
Toto - Falling in Between Live

Track: Pamela  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-28, 20:28:05
Star One - Space Metal
1-2. Lift-Off/Set Your Controls

8)

Cool song, cool album!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-01-28, 23:20:21
 8)

Another Sci-fi album here: 01011001 *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 09:10:19
Symphony X - Evolution (The Grand Design)  Heavy riffing and catchy chorus, to get Nicky back  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 11:23:57
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 09:10:19Symphony X - Evolution (The Grand Design)  Heavy riffing and catchy chorus, to get Nicky back  ;)

Yeah, where's the old man? ;)

It's been almost a week.
You won't believe it, but I'm actually missing him.

I've had Ayreon - 01011001 on repeat for two days now.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 11:42:52
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-01-28, 23:20:21
8)

Another Sci-fi album here: 01011001 *horns*

+1.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:25:47
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 09:10:19
Symphony X - Evolution (The Grand Design)  Heavy riffing and catchy chorus, to get Nicky back  ;)

Great choice, Bupie.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:58:33
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 11:23:57
Yeah, where's the old man? ;)

It's been almost a week.
You won't believe it, but I'm actually missing him.
-Paco
You don't think he got himself a job?!  :o  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:21:48
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:58:33You don't think he got himself a job?!  :o  ;)

That would be a shock! :o

-Paco ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:39:03
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:25:47
Great choice, Bupie.  8)

Thanks Mad

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:21:48
That would be a shock! :o

You mean for his boss  ???  ;D  OK, enough now, come back, Wicky Nicky  ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-01-28, 20:17:00
Toto - Falling in Between Live

Track: Pamela  *horns*

You're right Teunis, time for a little tenderness

NP Toto - Georgy Porgy  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbex2usXl8k  PH, as a keyboard player, you should enjoy this ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:54:12
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:39:03PH, as a keyboard player, you should enjoy this ...

Well Bupie, what can I say?
You want me to be honest?
Let me first tell you that this is TOTALLY NOT my kind of music. I knew Toto wasn't really a prog-band like the kinds that we know so well. But then again, it wasn't really what I expected... But ok.
Let's see it in its own right. The guitar solo was very nice, I must tell you that! And the guy has a nice voice too. The piano part was nice, but to be honest not to compare to anything I have in my CD collection...  :-\

I hope you don't take it the wrong way. I mean, we proggers have our sins eh? Some listen to videogame music, others can appreciate Mika, and well... yeah... others listen to Toto. ;)

-Paco ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:14:40
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:54:12
Well Bupie, what can I say?
You want me to be honest?
Let me first tell you that this is TOTALLY NOT my kind of music.
[...]
I hope you don't take it the wrong way.

-Paco ;)

No offense at all. On the contrary, I appreciate your sincerity  ;) And diversity (including musical tastes) is what makes the charm of life ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-01-31, 09:27:21
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:54:12
... we proggers have our sins eh? Some listen to videogame music, others can appreciate Mika, and well... yeah... others listen to Toto. ;)

-Paco ;)
Hey! I hope you're not trying to say Mika is crap, Paco... because then I would have to think of retaliatory measures! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 12:22:15
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-01-31, 09:27:21Hey! I hope you're not trying to say Mika is crap, Paco... because then I would have to think of retaliatory measures! ;)

I listen to videogame music, I can appreciate (and have listened weeks long to) Mika. ;)
I DO enjoy Mika's music. But not all songs.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 12:23:56
Oh by the way!
Yesterday I *obtained* King Crimson's The Power To Believe, and that's so cool music... 8)
I've listened to it today and I will do so in the train later on.

I'll add this to my wishlist!

(Thanks Erik and Nicky)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-01-31, 13:04:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 12:22:15
I listen to videogame music, I can appreciate (and have listened weeks long to) Mika. ;)
I DO enjoy Mika's music. But not all songs.

-Paco

Well - dito!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2008-01-31, 16:53:52
Ayreon again 8)

01011001 - Earth - The 6th Extinction *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-01-31, 21:55:55
I'm playing Ayreon alright.

But not Zero One.  ;D

The Final Experiment  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 22:11:41
Spock's Beard - All On A Sunday (Single)
1. All On A Sunday

Well, yeah... A nice song, but I'm kinda sick of it now actually. I heard it too much.

I'm about to play Stiltskin's She in a moment.
A really rocking album! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-02-01, 19:00:44
Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Micha on Fri, 2008-02-01, 23:32:17
The Rogues' Gallery #238:

http://thedividingline.com/rg.html (http://thedividingline.com/rg.html)

More than 1 hour of Ayreon stuff: Age Of Shadows, E=mc², River Of Time plus Frans' interview with Arjen (35 mins!)

...and a preview of the forthcoming Frost 2 album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-02, 13:38:49
The Urbane - Glitter

1. Chain Smoking A Way To Your Heart

Just arrived in my mailbox, first song is sounding great  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-02-02, 16:39:54
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-02, 13:38:49
The Urbane - Glitter

1. Chain Smoking A Way To Your Heart

Just arrived in my mailbox, first song is sounding great  *horns*

And how do you like the album Teunis? I think I like this one better than Neon, but they're both great albums. Stand out tracks for me are: Glitter, Beautiful Sun, Hate My Radio, Cut The Wire, Give It Away and Manhattan.

NP: The Urbane - Immaculate. A stunning track from Neon.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-02-02, 17:47:13
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-02-02, 16:39:54NP: The Urbane - Immaculate. A stunning track from Neon.

ABSOLUTELY!!
Beautiful song!

Today I played:
Star One - Space Metal
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (only the first disc)

And now:
Arena - Immortal?
6. Moviedrome

Next will be:
Arena - Pepper's Ghost


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sat, 2008-02-02, 20:11:40
Quote from: Micha on Fri, 2008-02-01, 23:32:17
The Rogues' Gallery #238:

http://thedividingline.com/rg.html (http://thedividingline.com/rg.html)

More than 1 hour of Ayreon stuff: Age Of Shadows, E=mc², River Of Time plus Frans' interview with Arjen (35 mins!)

...and a preview of the forthcoming Frost 2 album!

Rouges' gallery is such an awesome podcast. They play really spectacular stuff.

As for now playing

Deadwing - Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-02, 21:37:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-02-02, 16:39:54
And how do you like the album Teunis? I think I like this one better than Neon, but they're both great albums. Stand out tracks for me are: Glitter, Beautiful Sun, Hate My Radio, Cut The Wire, Give It Away and Manhattan.
It's a great album indeed. I have heard it just one time, it can only get better  *horns*. Don't have 'Neon' yet, but I'll put in on my (too long) wish list  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-02, 23:35:01
Dave O' prog show.  8) (http://www.phoenixfm.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2008-02-03, 12:26:32
Rapid eye movement by Riverisde which is groovy. Also Little man by Pineapple Thief which is most excellent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-03, 12:42:14
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2008-02-03, 12:26:32
Rapid eye movement by Riverisde which is groovy. Also Little man by Pineapple Thief which is most excellent

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2008-02-03, 15:10:41
Stargazing by Pendragon

Rocks like a good un  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-02-03, 20:17:20
Sylvan - Presets

1. One Step Beyond  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-04, 10:48:02
NP  Circus Maximus:  Mouth Of Madness

On Repeat  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-02-04, 11:55:23
Guess what I'm listening again ;D

There has been only one album besides 01011001 that I've listened the past week, which was WinterStrain's Return to the Mirror *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-02-04, 16:34:08
I'm now listening to a preview of the next Frost album (http://www.leaningforward.com/frostmedia/FROST_2_WORK_IN_PROGRESS.mp3).
It's good, but I'm not overwhelmed by it like I was with Milliontown...
But still, these are raw demos, so it can get better, and there are absolutely pieces which I really like!!
But the piano bits are a bit like "I heard this before"...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-04, 19:06:37
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-02-04, 11:55:23
Guess what I'm listening again ;D


Probably the same thing i listen to right now.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-02-04, 20:30:33
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2008-02-04, 21:59:57
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-02-04, 16:34:08
I'm now listening to a preview of the next Frost album (http://www.leaningforward.com/frostmedia/FROST_2_WORK_IN_PROGRESS.mp3).
It's good, but I'm not overwhelmed by it like I was with Milliontown...
But still, these are raw demos, so it can get better, and there are absolutely pieces which I really like!!
But the piano bits are a bit like "I heard this before"...


-Paco

I don't know if it's me or my bad mood I happen to be in since a few days now, but the frost* preview also mostly made me think: hey, very noisy...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-02-04, 22:16:34
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2008-02-04, 21:59:57I don't know if it's me or my bad mood I happen to be in since a few days now, but the frost* preview also mostly made me think: hey, very noisy...

Yeah I had the same thought about it.
But it's a 6 minute preview, which is (roughly) 1/10 of the album... So anything can happen.


I'm now listening to:
Bjorn Lynne - Beneath Another Sky
4. Sun Temple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-04, 22:17:57
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-02-04, 22:16:34
Yeah I had the same thought about it.
But it's a 6 minute preview, which is (roughly) 1/10 of the album... So anything can happen.



I agree, it's different than Milliontown.
But nevertheless i must say that i like it. It's raw, not only the production but also the song but it's pretty decent.
I'm definitely curious about the new album.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Mon, 2008-02-04, 22:20:29
I love it!!!!!

Frost*gasm

As for now playing: Sirens - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-05, 19:56:59
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-04, 22:17:57I'm definitely curious about the new album (from Frost).  8)
Well, me too! I can ensure you! 8)


Today I played:

Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
Ayreon - 01011001

And just now I finished watching a YouTube movie of an orchestra that plays the main theme from Metal Gear Solid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKA4b5SFq4&feature=related), a video game.
Those silly Japanese again... :P 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-02-05, 20:07:29
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-05, 21:21:10
Symphony X - V - The New Mythology Suite

Track: [01] Prelude
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Wed, 2008-02-06, 10:26:10
The sound of my classroom. ARGH
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-07, 00:35:22
Quote from: marcello on Wed, 2008-02-06, 10:26:10
The sound of my classroom. ARGH

Sounds scary.  ;D

NP> Frost* - Milliontown

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-07, 09:58:30
Ayreon - zero one

Track: [03] Liquid Eternity

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Definitely the second best album Arjen ever made.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-07, 10:47:17
Gary Hughes:  Veritas

Melodic, hard-drivin, rockin bigtime, but also uniquely Garyish  *horns*

You guys dont know what you're missin.

Unfortunately, the production isnt entirely up to Gary's usual very high standards  ???

For a characterisation, check up my LP.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2008-02-07, 15:56:37
np>> H-Blockx - [Fly Eyes (1998)  #01]: Fly (3:37)  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-02-07, 19:06:07
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day Five: Voices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-02-07, 22:06:45
Is anyone not playing Ayreon??? ;)

Well actually I am....

NP: Dream Theater - Surrounded (Live At The Marquee)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-07, 23:37:11
Me neither, Tom  ;)

NP  Steve Howe:  Small Acts Of Human Kindness  (on Skyline)

This is very beautiful music, guys.

Steve created sooo much joy in our lives with his guitar-playing in Yes. Here he does it again !  Small Acts has the atmosphere of Going For The One, one of my two alltime favorite Yes albums (the other is The Ladder), and it has a melodiousness in Little Jon's league.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-07, 23:44:57
 :o :o :o

Tom and Nicky...You...You...You two...are...


Heathens!!!!  :P

;)

NP> Magenta - Home

:-[ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 10:26:15
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-07, 23:44:57
:o :o :o

Tom and Nicky...You...You...You two...are...

Heathens!!!!  :P

Well, Maddox, not entirely, as I'm listening to somethin else marshy:

NP  After Forever:  Self-titled

Completely Floored  ;D  *horns*

Really enjoying it, far more exciting than Nightwish and all the other sleepytime frontlady bands zzzzzzzzz. (Once you're past the a*, b*, c* age)  ;D

An extra joy it was for me that Floor sings very much like Kate Bush, whose singing I enjoy bigtime.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 11:35:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 10:26:15
NP  After Forever:  Self-titled

I received it two days ago but didn't find the time to listen to it yet ...

Quote
Completely Floored  ;D  *horns*

Really enjoying it, far more exciting than Nightwish and all the other sleepytime frontlady bands zzzzzzzzz. (Once you're past the a*, b*, c* age)  ;D

Tss, tss, Wicky Nicky  >:(

QuoteAn extra joy it was for me that Floor sings very much like Kate Bush, whose singing I enjoy bigtime.

OK so NP Pat Benatar - Hell is for Children

Why ?

First, she is a woman  ;)
Second, she once made a Kate Bush cover (inferior to the original by far, I admit).
Third, the song is great
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 12:07:37
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 11:35:29
First, she is a woman.

At last a Frenchie who can make sense  ;D


NP  Gary Hughes:  Veritas

Forget me for the next hour !

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 13:15:38
Have played:
Frost - Milliontown
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
Sylvan - Presets

Now playing:
Ayreon - 01011001

;D

Whoa!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 13:44:36
I'm now playing Porcupine Tree's Deadwing
2. Shallow

Wow man, this is really an awesome track!
Especially the "chaos section" is goosebumps!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-08, 13:45:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 10:26:15
Well, Maddox, not entirely, as I'm listening to somethin else marshy:

;)

QuoteNP  After Forever:  Self-titled

Completely Floored  ;D  *horns*

Really enjoying it, far more exciting than Nightwish

Agree. Their previous album was a bit disappointing but with the latest is a big step forward if you ask me.
And i personally think that lots of bands are better than Nightwish but that's a personal taste.

QuoteAn extra joy it was for me that Floor sings very much like Kate Bush, whose singing I enjoy bigtime.

Nicky.

Hmm, never heard the resemblance i'm afraid. Maybe it's something you want to hear.  ;)

I do like Kate Bush too by the way.  :D

NP> ehm...nothing yet.  ::) :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 15:54:05
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-08, 13:45:43
Hmm, never heard the resemblance i'm afraid. Maybe it's something you want to hear.  ;)

I remember having read about the resemblance in some review, Mad. That of course also added substantially to my interest in AF. And in my ears the resemblance is very close - and they're both terrific singers.

Got Remagine on my SL now, for the next windfall  ;)

Honestly, I dont understand why people spend their precious time listening to Nightwish and The Gathering, when the're groups like AF and Therion around, who play in the same style, but soooo much more varied and exciting (ups, couldnt help it - does that pass, Cap? )  ;D


In an entirely different vein:

NP  Cephalic Carnage:  Xenosapien

They've become one of my favorite groups - but dont ask me why or how or where or whim  :D

Tell me if my brain goes bananas  ::)

Anyone to share this with ?   ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 16:02:01

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 10:26:15
far more exciting than Nightwish

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-08, 13:45:43
And i personally think that lots of bands are better than Nightwish but that's a personal taste.

>:(

NP While your lips are still red - Lieksa movie Soundtrack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9nAACkKas   ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 16:45:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 15:54:05
Honestly, I dont understand why people spend their precious time listening to Nightwish and The Gathering, when the're groups like AF and Therion around, who play in the same style, but soooo much more varied and exciting (ups, couldnt help it - does that pass, Cap? )  ;D

Wicky Nicky ...

Mmmmh, yes, I think Peter will accept that but I do think that with this one you really deserve the nickname I gave you for fun.

What I appreciate on this forum -unlike many others- is that we don't make definitive judgments on people based on the music they listen to. With this sentence, you're getting close to that and it disturbs me a bit. I don't pretend that Nightwish (because we are talking about them at the moment) is the greatest band in the world,  I also do think that people in this band don't seem very interesting as persons but I do enjoy a big part of their music (what I would never have thought possible a few months ago). On the other hand, I bought a Ten double CD on your advice and, frankly, so far, I fail to find it interesting but I would never tell that you waste your time listening to it. And I don't think it neither.

PH made me understand a few days ago that he strongly dislikes Toto but he did it with unoffensive (does this word exist ?) words. I also didn't push the conversation further with him in the Magenta topic because I felt that we could get to a serious conflict.

Getting back to music, of course, some songs are more honest, challenging or technical than others but when it comes to the emotion they bring, it is all personal.

So let's remain tolerant, my friend (plus, now I know your face  ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:15:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 16:45:55
So let's remain tolerant, my friend.

Yeah, you're right there, Bups.

However, among friends, one can sometimes be a little more direct, non pas ?   :)

You know that I respect your taste, i.a. as we've had some good discussions on Dream Theater, who after all are my favorite active group (Floyd being my fave past group).


NP  Metallica:  Master Of Puppets

Great, even better than I expected   *horns*

I really like this Burton period of Metallica - nice and aggressive - one of the biggest tragedies of rock history that he was so suddenly ripped away, and in such a way  :'(

And it sure affected the Metallica guys a lot - understandably !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:20:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:15:28
However, among friends, one can sometimes be a little more direct, non pas ?   :)

Yes, of course.

And most of the time it's better to tell things than to keep them inside and get sapped. That's why I wrote the previous message  :)

By the way, in French, you wouldn't say "non pas ?" but "n'est-ce pas ?" 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:35:29
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:20:06
By the way, in French, you wouldn't say "non pas ?" but "n'est-ce pas ?" 

Yeah, you're right again; I actually knew that  :-\

And "unoffensive" is acceptable, but "inoffensive" is standard English  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:20:06
And most of the time it's better to tell things than to keep them inside and get sapped.

Skål on that (you may actually drink red wine - show's how tolerant I am )  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:36:57
Bupie, Nicky, this is why I love it here. We're very open to each other. I appreciate that, and I respect all of you! You're a bunch of good guys. Even Blueypony! ;D ;)

Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves. ;)

I just finished playing Threshold's "Dead Reckoning".
2007 was a great year! 8)

EDIT: Well, what shall I put in my CD-player now? Any recommendations? :D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:00:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:36:57
Even Blueypony! ;D ;)

Have you fallen in love with a picture, Paco ?  Remember, photos always lie, particularly with women  :D


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:36:57
... always considering others better than yourselves. ;)

That's maybe going a bit tooo far, kiddo  :D


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:36:57
EDIT: Well, what shall I put in my CD-player now? Any recommendations? :D

Yeah, Paxi, long time since you've played Awake. Give it a spin, huh ?  Man, what an album  *horns*

Skål guys, it's Friday eve. Mm, the beer seems specially good today - but then again, isnt that the way it always feels ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:04:14
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 17:36:57
EDIT: Well, what shall I put in my CD-player now? Any recommendations? :D

Heck, I'd recommend something calm after all this metal mania :)

Go for Talk Talk's "Colour of Spring" album, if you will. Very relaxing, great musicianship.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:11:58
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:04:14
Heck, I'd recommend something calm after all this metal mania :)

Go for Talk Talk's "Colour of Spring" album, if you will. Very relaxing, great musicianship.

I fully agree with that, Peter.  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:17:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:00:48Have you fallen in love with a picture, Paco ?  Remember, photos always lie, particularly with women  :D
:D I think she's too old for me! ;) Besides, I already have a very nice good-looking, adorable girlfriend! And I'm too much in love with my girlfriend to have a cyber-relationship with Bluey. No hard feelings Bluey! And you do look good in that picture! ;) But what I was joking about was that I referred to her as a "bunch of good guys". But you didn't get the joke... Ah well, maybe next time. ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:00:48That's maybe going a bit tooo far, kiddo  :D
You think so? Well, I know that it's hard sometimes... As a progger it's really hard not to look down on someone who's listening to rap, eh?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:00:48Yeah, Paxi, long time since you've played Awake. Give it a spin, huh ?  Man, what an album  *horns*
Great idea man! Will do!

Dream Theater - Awake
1. 6:00

8) Ahhhhh YES!!!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:32:08
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:17:12
But what I was joking about was that I referred to her as a "bunch of good guys". But you didn't get the joke... Ah well, maybe next time. ;D

You know, Paxi, in modern slang, "guys" refers to all humans, no matter what sort of bulges they have  ;)


NP  Master Of Puppets  (on repeat)

I'm really impressed  *horns*

This is entirely merited (Wiki, my boldface):

"Metallica's third studio album, Master of Puppets, was recorded at Sweet Silence Studios [in Copenhagen, guys] and was released in March 1986. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200, and spent 72 weeks on the chart. The album was the band's first to be certified gold on November 4, 1986, and was certified six times platinum in 2003.[3] Some critics, including Steve Huey of All Music Guide, consider the album to be the 'greatest heavy metal album of all time', and earned Metallica the title of the 'pioneers of thrash metal'."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 19:35:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-08, 18:32:08You know, Paxi, in modern slang, "guys" refers to all humans, no matter what sort of bulges they have  ;)
Actually, that's the same over here in Holland.

Now playing Star One
Space Metal
Disc 2
1. Hawkwind Medley

I'm sorry Peter, I'm really in a metal mood today! 8)
But after this I will look if there's something in my collection to smoke sigars on.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-08, 20:15:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-08, 16:02:01
>:(


Sorry to offend you, Bupie but you can't blame a man for being honest.  :D  ;)

NP> Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime

Since it's classic-album time (revering to Nicky's Master Of Puppets  ;)) i might as well tag along.  :D

So, no Arena and no Ayreon tonight.  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Fri, 2008-02-08, 22:20:08
Marcello is

ADDICTED TO FROST*

Seriously guys, I've played nothing but Frost* since about Wednesday, and I've been watching all of Jem's videos on YOUTUBE

http://www.youtube.com/user/planetfrost (http://www.youtube.com/user/planetfrost)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-08, 23:12:54
Yeah! Frost is good!!
I still remember Jem putting Black Light Machine for download! :o That was two years ago! And I was stunned! And the song still makes my jaw drop to the floor! It still has not lost its beauty...

I'm having a good old Mike Oldfield oldies feel good moment. ;D
Tubular Bells all the way!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-09, 11:19:25
Here's another 'Frostie' looking forward to the new album  ;)

Just finished Satellite - Into The Night

np: Arena - Contagion

Track: Spectre at the Feast  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-09, 12:09:26
The Buggles - The Age of Plastic

Golden oldie  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-02-09, 17:30:01
I have played:

Solas - Another Day
Solas - Waiting For An Echo

And I am now playing
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Track: Normal

Through last.fm

This is also very nice music. But this is Porcupine Tree, so it's not entirely strange...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-02-09, 19:21:19
Frank Klepacki - Universe At War: Earth Assault
CD 1: Hierarchy
7. Mechanical Brain

Timeless! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:26:22
Saturday night so Dave's O'prog show. (http://www.phoenixfm.com)

Though sadly it's for the last time.
He's going to have a break for a while.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:40:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:26:22
Saturday night so Dave's O'prog show. (http://www.phoenixfm.com)

Though sadly it's for the last time.
He's going to have a break for a while.  :(

I'm tuning in.
Nice guitar solo at the moment, I have no idea what music this is, but that doesn't care. It's prog! ;)
But I think it's RPWL...

By the way, on the schedule it says that 16 february is another Dave O Prog Show.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:42:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:40:54
I'm tuning in.
Nice guitar solo at the moment, I have no idea what music this is, but that doesn't care. It's prog! ;)
But I think it's RPWL...

You're right.  ;)

QuoteBy the way, on the schedule it says that 16 february is another Dave O Prog Show.


-Paco

That's odd since he just said that he's going to have a break for a while.
He might be replaced by someone else for a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:44:14
Phideaux - Micro Death Star

Yeah, this is nice music. I should have listened to Dave O Prog Show more often.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-02-10, 00:41:26
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-09, 23:26:22
Saturday night so Dave's O'prog show. (http://www.phoenixfm.com)

Though sadly it's for the last time.
He's going to have a break for a while.  :(

Hey Mad, could it be that your 'name' was mentioned? It was just after Part Zero by Pineapple Thief. I wasn't exactly following what was said, I only heard that the host was talking about Ayreon and then I heard 'so thanks for that Maddox!'. Just found it funny! :D

NP: Frost* - Milliontown on the Dave O Prog Show

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-10, 00:44:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-02-10, 00:41:26
Hey Mad, could it be that your 'name' was mentioned? It was just after Part Zero by Pineapple Thief. I wasn't exactly following what was said, I only heard that the host was talking about Ayreon and then I heard 'so thanks for that Maddox!'. Just found it funny! :D

NP: Frost* - Milliontown on the Dave O Prog Show

Tom



Hehe, indeed Tom.  ;D

About a month ago he mentioned me and my son Chris on the show. It's broadcasted live in England and on the Net, you know so i really wanted to have a copy of that.
He just confirmed on the air that he's almost ready with it.  :D

I listen almost every week.
Sadly this is the last show of him.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 01:00:06
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-10, 00:44:14
Hehe, indeed Tom.  ;D

About a month ago he mentioned me and my son Chris on the show. It's broadcasted live in England and on the Net, you know so i really wanted to have a copy of that.
He just confirmed on the air that he's almost ready with it.  :D

I listen almost every week.
Sadly this is the last show of him.  :(

WOWOWOW Fantasticai

So this show is from this English neck of the woods!

Is the man in the corner playing Frost* Dave O' Prog? If so, he's headbanging to milliontown like a beast!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-10, 01:01:20
Quote from: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 01:00:06

Is the man in the corner playing Frost* Dave O' Prog? If so, he's headbanging to milliontown like a beast!

Hehe, he is indeed.  :D

His real name is Dave O'neill by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-10, 11:18:33
NP  Mr. Bungle:  Disco Volante

Rather special, to say the least ..... but if I tell you that Mike Patton is in the mix, you may have some inkling  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 11:55:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-10, 11:18:33
NP  Mr. Bungle:  Disco Volante

Rather special, to say the least ..... but if I tell you that Mike Patton is in the mix, you may have some inkling  ::)

Nicky.

Mike Patton and Dillinger Escape Plan is about a million times better than Dillinger Escape Plan... on their own... with no Patton based guidance!

http://www.phoenixfm.com/ (http://www.phoenixfm.com/) WHY IS THIS NOT WORKING???

Now playing:

Arena - Contagion, Contagium and Contagious

What a wake up call!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 12:11:26
Quotehttp://www.phoenixfm.com/ WHY IS THIS NOT WORKING???

Its back now... i think it was my computer playing up to be fair  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-10, 13:16:59
Quote from: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 11:55:26
Mike Patton and Dillinger Escape Plan is about a million times better than Dillinger Escape Plan... on their own... with no Patton based guidance!

Marcello, I think that what you're implying is that Dillinger in general are very noisy, and that they're a bit more melodic on Irony Is A Dead Scene (with Mike Patton), but their latest studio album Ire Works is quite melodic too (relatively iac), and the're some real brilliant passages on it. You can start with the beautiful Milk Lizard; I posted a link to the video about a week ago.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Dillinger and Poison The Well on March 5 in Copenhagen  :)

Who says that you have to be staid once you've passed 50 ?   ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 13:36:51
QuoteWho says that you have to be staid once you've passed 50 ?    ;)

This is absoloutley fantastic thinking nicky! I in no way see myself as being much different when I'm 50... never too young and never too old for the prog scene, I'm quite the spring chicken at almost 18!

Dillinger are good, it's just that I prefered the collaborative stuff with Patton. He treats his voice as an instrument rather than just for singing words with all the throat hitting and vocalizations he uses.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-10, 14:12:18
Hey Marcello, I was referring to myself. If you look at my profile, you'l see that I'm young enough to be your grandmother  ;D


Quote from: marcello on Sun, 2008-02-10, 13:36:51
Dillinger are good, it's just that I prefered the collaborative stuff with Patton. He treats his voice as an instrument rather than just for singing words with all the throat hitting and vocalizations he uses.

OK, interesting, Marcello, a new aspect to me.

Glad to have met another weirdo who likes this sorta stuff. Even for proggies this is far out. For me CC and DEP are soul food  :)


NP  Cephalic Carnage: Ov Vicissitude  (on Xenosapien)

Pretty wild - and exciting  *horns*

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-02-10, 16:01:56
Dokken - Erase the slate
Dokken - Long way home
Dreamtide - Here comes the flood
Dream Theater - When dream and day unite
Dream Theater - Images and words

Just a little section of adjacent albums from my "classics" shelf (more than two-three years, I believe).

I don't think I'll be listening to the magnificent IAW any more for about ten years, without putting up a fight to prevent it!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-02-10, 20:59:36
Pendragon - The World
Mostly Autumn - For All We Shared
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-11, 10:22:23
NP  Dillinger:  Unretrofied  (on Miss Machine)

After nine tracks of banging around in all (im)possible ways, it's strangely a relief to get to this song, which I guess can be classified as kinda heavy industrial melodic rock. Getit guys ?  Found the video for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWtiGLRG1pU . Looks like our little lady from Milk Lizard is back here, Bups. I guess one of the Dillinger guys somehow managed to domesticate her  ;D

Lots of other weird things going on - but hey, what else can ya expect from Dillinger ?

Enjoy !

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-11, 20:33:10
Pathosray - S/T

Track: [01] Free Of Doubt

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-11, 22:03:32
Glass Hammer - Culture Of Ascent

Track: [04] Ember Without Name
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-02-11, 22:35:24
Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache
3. Window To The World

Guys, this is really nice music! :)
Very much Rush-alike of course. But then again, I only know Snakes And Arrows...

Sounds good!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2008-02-11, 23:22:18
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

Old but still great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-12, 00:31:37
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-02-11, 22:35:24
Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache
3. Window To The World

Guys, this is really nice music! :)
Very much Rush-alike of course. But then again, I only know Snakes And Arrows...

Sounds good!


-Paco

You only know Snakes and Arrows?!?! Amazing. And you have an amazing time ahead of you, checking out their vast back catalogue. You'll like some of it, hate some of it, go back later and find you like what you used to hate, and pretty soon you're digging it all! :D

Rush fans usually have their preferred decade or era. Mine is from 1980 - 1995 or thereabouts "Moving pictures" to "Counterparts", but "Snakes..." is a major step in the right direction. I did not enjoy "Vapor trails" (the previous one). No keyboards?!?!? -A crime, no less. >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-12, 00:55:48
Yeah, you're right there, Deenfan:  Rush are a band that grow real slowly, but once there, it's for life. Somehow there's something very genuine and true about them, hardwon friends for life.

I like the albums you mentioned, but I also like their early Zep-influenced period - and why ?  Easy: cause I'm a BIG Zep fan  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-12, 01:00:11
I am truly happy Zep happened. An avalanche of great bands got their inspiration from them, and I got mine from those bands again. Weirdly, not from the Zep's themselves.

But, respect is due!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-12, 01:14:04
Well, Deenfan, you're just those years younger than me. When I heard Zep 1 the first time around 1969, I knew that a new era had started in rock  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Tue, 2008-02-12, 01:59:19
Black Bubblegum - Dillinger escape plan

This is the only track I've heard from their latest album, and I really like it!

Cheers for that youtube link to Unretrofied Nicky, I'm quite getting into this band  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-12, 02:26:28
You're spot on, Nicky. I was 14 in 1986, and I heard "The final countdown" on Swedish radio... It was a moment I will never forget.

Why my friend managed to receive swedish radio, and I didn't is another thing... >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-12, 07:59:27
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-12, 00:31:37You only know Snakes and Arrows?!?! Amazing. And you have an amazing time ahead of you, checking out their vast back catalogue. You'll like some of it, hate some of it, go back later and find you like what you used to hate, and pretty soon you're digging it all! :D
Actually, I have heard some bits of other Rush albums, but Geddy's voice isn't really that great on those. I think on the latest album (and his solo album) his voice matured or something. I heard "2112" and the music is ok, but his voice is so different from what it is now.

Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-12, 00:31:37Rush fans usually have their preferred decade or era. Mine is from 1980 - 1995 or thereabouts "Moving pictures" to "Counterparts", but "Snakes..." is a major step in the right direction. I did not enjoy "Vapor trails" (the previous one). No keyboards?!?!? -A crime, no less. >:(

I still have to dig deeper into Rush. I know that. And eventually I will. 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-02-12, 18:54:18
The Lens - A Word In Your Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-02-12, 20:45:17
NP: Dream Theater - Canadian Rap

Fully improvised but soooooooooooooo funny! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:25:06
Ayreon - Zero One

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:26:23
np>> Ayreon - [01011001 (2008)  #02]: Comatose (4:27)

Heck, in the meantime I've really started to like this album a lot... Silly me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:30:00
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:26:23
np>> Ayreon - [01011001 (2008)  #02]: Comatose (4:27)

Heck, in the meantime I've really started to like this album a lot... Silly me.

Good for you.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:38:57
Oh, what I wanted to add:

YOU ARE ALL LITTLE EXTREMOPHILES

:D

I really like that word...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:42:11
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:38:57
Oh, what I wanted to add:

YOU ARE ALL LITTLE EXTREMOPHILES

:D

I really like that word...

:D :D :D :D


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Grand_prismatic_spring.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:44:44
cool, where's that?

and above all: WHAT is it? I suppose it's some sort of lava pond or so?

-> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prismatic_Spring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:45:01
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:38:57
Oh, what I wanted to add:

YOU ARE ALL LITTLE EXTREMOPHILES

:D

I really like that word...

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-12, 22:05:09
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-02-12, 21:44:44
cool, where's that?

and above all: WHAT is it? I suppose it's some sort of lava pond or so?

-> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prismatic_Spring

I honestly don't know why I did that... ???
I was searching in google for "extremophiles" and Wikipedia gave me an article, with this picture.
I like the picture... :P


-Paco


(EDIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremophile)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-12, 22:07:50
Extremophiles are microbes that live in conditions that would kill other creatures.  ;)

NP> ehm...still Zero One  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-02-12, 22:17:51
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-12, 22:07:50
NP> ehm...still Zero One  8)

You're becoming predictable Mad! :D

NP: Incubus - Dig. I really do dig Incubus guys! Saw them last year in Amsterdam and they were great!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-13, 10:37:59
NP  Dream Theater:  Ministry Of The Lost Souls

These guys sure know how to make me happy  :) :) :)

This song pretends to be my nr. 1  (Bups)  !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-02-13, 13:52:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-13, 10:37:59
NP  Dream Theater:  Ministry Of The Lost Souls

This song pretends to be my nr. 1  (Bups)  !!!


I can understand that  ;)

NP Kansas - The Wall

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-02-13, 17:57:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-02-12, 22:17:51
You're becoming predictable Mad! :D


But it's so good, Tom.

In fact, it might turn out to be my favourite Ayreon album.
That would mean that it would knock off ITEC from the number one place.  :D

Man how i love this album.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:03:08
I have this afternoon been playing Ghost Circus - Across The Line. It is absolutely fantastic, A concept album of extream light and shade, beauty and heaviness. Excellent Music.

http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus (http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:13:14
Yeah John, there was some talk about it on the Frost forum eh?
I will check it out, I saw a video on YouTube.
Very good!


I'm listening to:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NY5_nQAPGXY
A video of "Way Out Of Here" from "Fear Of A Blank Planet" (Porcupine Tree).

This band really has something with trains or something... They even have a song called "Trains"...

In the 70s, Prog was all about dragons and wizards... now it's all about trains.
Oh! And telephones!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:15:17
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:03:08
I have this afternoon been playing Ghost Circus - Across The Line. It is absolutely fantastic, A concept album of extream light and shade, beauty and heaviness. Excellent Music.

http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus (http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus)

I have just finished listening to Across the Line and Circles and it's VERY exciting ! Thanks for the link, John.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:27:08
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:03:08
I have this afternoon been playing Ghost Circus - Across The Line. It is absolutely fantastic, A concept album of extream light and shade, beauty and heaviness. Excellent Music.

http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus (http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus)

The samples indeed sound really good.
It got my attention for sure.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2008-02-13, 20:41:35
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-02-13, 18:27:08
The samples indeed sound really good.
It got my attention for sure.  :D


I figured some of you guys might like them. Last night the whole album was played and can be listened to again HERE. (http://www.thedividingline.com/archives/ssarchive.ogg) This will let you save the file to your HD, since the bit you want starts around 175 minutes in thats probably not a bad idea!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 21:13:17
At the moment I'm listening to Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cadbYIzhqQ

Amazing, seriously people, check it out...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 22:01:52
NP: Airbag - Safetree

Anybody familiar with this band? I know I've said it a lot, but they are great! They have an EP out, which you can download for free on their website. I'm sure you'll not regret it. You can find the songs here: http://www.airbagsound.com/?page_id=118

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 22:43:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 22:01:52
NP: Airbag - Safetree

Anybody familiar with this band? I know I've said it a lot, but they are great! They have an EP out, which you can download for free on their website. I'm sure you'll not regret it. You can find the songs here: http://www.airbagsound.com/?page_id=118

Tom

Did you just say "free"?
That's the magic word! ;)

I'm downloading now, will report my thoughts later!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:02:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 22:43:27
Did you just say "free"?

Hehe we're Dutch after all eh! :P

I curiously await your report after hearing the songs!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:07:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:02:47Hehe we're Dutch after all eh! :P
;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:02:47I curiously await your report after hearing the songs!

Well, yeah. I'm VERY impressed!
Although I'm only 2 minutes into the first song, but it is definately very good music!

Something strange:
I was playing Porcupine Tree first (Voyage 34), and then I stopped, and at that exact chord were I stopped the music, the music of Airbag began with the same chord!! And then the music sounds like a mix of Porupine Tree, Riverside and (yes indeed) Arena!

Brilliant brilliant! This one will dominate my MP3 player for a few weeks!
Thanks Tom!

-Paco


EDIT:
Btw Tom, you hopefully DO know that there is more to download on the right side of the site? ;)
Cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:16:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:07:01
Well, yeah. I'm VERY impressed!
Although I'm only 2 minutes into the first song, but it is definately very good music!

Brilliant brilliant! This one will dominate my MP3 player for a few weeks!
Thanks Tom!

-Paco

Btw Tom, you hopefully DO know that there is more to download on the right side of the site? ;)
Cool!

Paco, I'm glad I could add something to your musical education, although I'm only slightly older than you...;) But serious, it is indeed very good music! I've had it on repeat for most of the day now, and I'm still not bored by it.

And of course I noticed the other downloads on the right side of the site, but I have not listened to it properly yet. So I think it's a bit too early to tell if those songs are just as great as their latest EP...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:18:26
Yes folks, this IS VERY good! A great discovery on a quiet wednesday evening. It's been long since I heard something as good as this. Seriously I recommend this to ANY Shattered Room member!!

I guess they already have an album out, I really want to buy one. Wishlist time again! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2008-02-14, 01:54:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-02-13, 22:01:52
NP: Airbag - Safetree

Anybody familiar with this band? I know I've said it a lot, but they are great! They have an EP out, which you can download for free on their website. I'm sure you'll not regret it. You can find the songs here: http://www.airbagsound.com/?page_id=118

Tom

Nice find!  They say on the site they were inspired by Pink Floyd, which you can definitely hear.  Sounds a lot like them with a "softer" feel to it.  I like it.

-Manatee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-14, 09:33:05
Guess what?  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-02-14, 10:09:00
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-14, 09:33:05
Guess what?  :D


Y?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-14, 11:39:34
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2008-02-14, 10:09:00

Y?

You're beginning to know me.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-02-14, 13:18:51
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-14, 11:39:34
You're beginning to know me.  ;)

It is a very good album so why not keep playing it, I am ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-14, 15:57:09
NP  Meshuggah: Catch Thirtythr33

Still find it rather monotonous and low-key, compared to e.g. Dillinger, but I'l return to it occasionally, as there are so many people who laud it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-14, 15:59:59
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2008-02-14, 01:54:42
Nice find!  They say on the site they were inspired by Pink Floyd, which you can definitely hear.  Sounds a lot like them with a "softer" feel to it.  I like it.

OK, that does it !  Downloading airbag .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-02-14, 18:40:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-14, 15:59:59
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2008-02-14, 01:54:42Nice find!  They say on the site they were inspired by Pink Floyd, which you can definitely hear.  Sounds a lot like them with a "softer" feel to it.  I like it.
OK, that does it !  Downloading airbag .....

What?!
You mean this:

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-13, 23:07:01And then the music sounds like a mix of Porupine Tree, Riverside and (yes indeed) Arena!

didn't convince you?!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-02-14, 18:42:21
Just played Knight Area - Under A New Sign

np: IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-14, 19:08:00
Hm  :-\

;)

:D

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-02-14, 19:33:48
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

2. Smoke and Mirrors  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-15, 10:52:32
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-02-14, 18:42:21
np: IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-14, 19:08:00
Hm  :-\

;)

:D

;D

Nicky.

??? Is there a link between the two quotes, Nicky ?

NP Enchant - Under Fire  Your classical Enchant stuff, which means very good  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-15, 11:51:22
NP  Peter Gabriel:  Love To Be Loved

Wonderful song   *horns*

Ms 007 just gave me a Valentine CD with love songs that she had chosen special for me  :)

So there actually is a person who loves me (surprised guys?)  ;D

Women are great, aint they, Bups  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-15, 15:26:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-15, 11:51:22
So there actually is a person who loves me (surprised guys?)  ;D

I'll let PH answer to that question ;D

Quote
Women are great, aint they, Bups   :D

Mmmmh  ::)  Depends ... but we need them anyway  :-X

NP Asia - The last to know

I was the first one to really know your name
And you were the first one for me
But everyone knew but me
You were the first one to ever let me down
And I was just the last to know

:'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-15, 15:56:30
Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band
5. Waiting By The Bridge

Very unusual music, and very cool! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-15, 15:58:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-15, 11:51:22So there actually is a person who loves me (surprised guys?)  ;D

Well, I'm not surprised. I know there is at least One who loves Nicky! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-15, 18:09:53
NP Dream Theater - Blind Faith

So f... brilliant !!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-02-15, 19:57:43
Star One - Space Metal  *horns*

track: Hawkwind Medley
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-02-15, 20:04:47
Kaipa - Angling Feelings
3. The Fleeting Existence Of Time

VEEEEEEEERY good!! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-15, 22:19:54
K's Choice - Not An Addict

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 11:39:56
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

Track: The Argument
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 20:01:19
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky

playing it for the second time and I really like it.

Ehm, thank you Maddox  *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-16, 23:41:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 20:01:19

Ehm, thank you Maddox  *horns* ;).

:D

NP> Glass Hammer - Ember Without Name  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-17, 12:47:12
NP  DT:  The Spirit Carries On  (on Score)

One of DT's most gripping songs, and here you can hear that Master JP rules  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-17, 19:32:17
NP  Tool:  Ænima

A masterpiece  *horns*

Doesnt anybody around here listen to Tool ?  Tool are as prog and exciting as it gets. Guys, if you can enjoy (late) DT and Sieges Even, you can also enjoy Tool   8)

The discussion is continuously runnin whether Ænima, Lateralus, or 10,000 Days is their best, but the fact remains that all three are true lasting masterpieces.

So guys, if you want some prog that kicks a* (not just Paco's), then here it is  *horns*

Tool fans are some of the most learned people around. Read e.g. what Samhot writes about Ænima at Amazon.com:


Music de Psyche, December 4, 2002

By  Samhot (Star Land)     

Tool is a band whose music is pretty hard to label. They've been called everything from metal, to numetal, to alternative and progressive rock/metal. While they exhibit attributes to all of the aforementioned genres, it's pretty safe to say that they've created a kind of music that's timeless, transcendent, deep, mysterious, forbidding and intriguing - all at once. To me, their name sums up the music they make perfectly - a "tool" for exploring the mysterious depths of the human psyche. The music usually explores darker themes like pain, anger, frustration and guilt, then regurgitates them into a volatile, yet beautiful and alluring catharsis.

How do I describe Tool's music?

I'd say they have the dark aura and minimalist experimentalism of King Crimson, the philosophical bent of Rush and the hypnotic, alluring quality of Pink Floyd - without really sounding like either of those bands. They possess their own distinctive sound.

On Ænima, Tool creates a 77-minute gargantuan slice of thought-provoking art-metal, which mainly encourages people to look deeper and think for themselves - whether it be looking beyond the surface of cliched beliefs (examples: what people are taught to believe in church, or what's seen and absorbed from television and more). When the mind is open to 'too' much outer influence, the mind is 'dead' - therefore, you lack your own thoughts and "you" no longer belong to "you".

Musically, the album is dark and given to adventurous, elaborate and spatial instrumentation - along with eerie and mysterious interludes...."


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2008-02-18, 07:07:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-17, 19:32:17
NP  Tool:  Ænima

A masterpiece  *horns*

Doesnt anybody around here listen to Tool ? 

Yep, I like Tool.  As I mentioned in a reply on my listening profile thread (apparently I'm too dim to figure out how to link that post here  :-[ ), I have Undertow and Ænima.  Amazingly, Tool even gets some airplay on radio around here.

-Manatee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-18, 10:24:51
Yeah, Tool sell multiplatinum in the States, Manatee, which is surprising, because they're actually one of the most difficult bands to get into. I guess in the States now, there are quite a lot of people who demand intelligent music. You notice that on Amazon too.

Tool are relatively well known in Denmark too, because they played at the Roskilde Festival Summer 2006, and I heard that the concert was pretty overwhelming.

In this connection, I can also recom Deadsoul Tribe, with the great Buddy Lackey from Psychotic Waltz at the helm. BL now calls himself Devon Graves. Deadsoul Tribe's (cant call'm DT) style is close to Tool's, and they're just as terrific  *horns*

Also Adel Moustafa on drums has to be experienced !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-02-18, 18:51:42
I agree with you all on the Tool-matter.

Manatee, if you only have Undertow and Anima than you definitely should listen to Lateralus and 10.000 days. Both albums are astonishing and the latter has in my opinion the best artwork i've ever seen (3d case with 3d-glasses attached.) Really two classics.

NP> another classic:

Arena - The Visitor

Track: The Hanging Tree

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 08:48:55
Yesterday I played Pink Floyd's The Division Bell...
I thought it was very dull.... I'm sorry...

Wish You Were Here is sooooo much better!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-19, 10:09:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 08:48:55
Yesterday I played Pink Floyd's The Division Bell...
I thought it was very dull.... I'm sorry...

Why are you sorry ? But give it another try, anyway ...

NP Pink Floyd - High Hopes   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-19, 15:07:55
NP  DT: Score

I find the first CD absolutely marvellous, the songs here are better or at least as good as their original studio versions, the new songs are great too, and The Spirit Carries On is one of the most wonderful moments in rock.

On the second CD, I really dont see the point of having added a symphonic orchestra. The overture to Six Degrees is even more boring and longdrawn than the studio version - on the studio, I skip it nowadays; on Score, you have to ff it, which takes time. The remaining pieces on CD 2 are topnotch, and I'll admit that the ending of Sacrificed Sons is powerful with the symphorchestra playing the theme and the four guys letting it all go, but in my analysis, Jordan does a masterly and sufficient job of supplying the symphonic stuff.

Guys, am I way out here ?

Also Yes' addition of a symphorchestra on the album Magnification didnt break ground. OK, it's a Yes album and great, but The Ladder two years earlier with just the five guys is much better.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-19, 16:00:56
Jack Russell - For you

A fine album. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2008-02-19, 23:05:45
NP: Witch Hunt on my brand spankin' new copy of Contagion that just arrived.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 08:34:32
NP  Octavarium on Score

That's of course pure prog heaven mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

One of the most gripping synth solos eva - thanks Jordan  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-02-20, 10:56:33
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2008-02-19, 23:05:45
NP: Witch Hunt on my brand spankin' new copy of Contagion that just arrived.  *horns*

Contagion is really a great album ! Enjoy ...

NP IQ - The darkest hour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 15:02:53
NP  Blackfield I  (on repeat)

This is a real joy !   It's very melodic, beautiful, and clear, you experience occidental meets oriental, and there's something very genuine and uncommercial about everything that Steve does - you can really feel that his music comes directly from the heart (and no dumbass idol photos of the guys, although they are very handsome, Bluey  ;) ) - the same feeling as I have when listening to Rush. - Hey man, am I getting old and oversentimental, or what ?  ;D

@Appy: I'l make appelmoes out of you and feed it to the chickens  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:00:19
What did our Appelmoes?? do that you talk about him like that?

NP:
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura


Brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:35:27
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:00:19
NP  Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

So, do you like it, Paco ?

;D


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:00:19
What did our Appelmoes?? do that you talk about him like that?

If you can't figure it out, I'l make appelmoes out of you too, Paco, and then the chickens will have a real feast  :D


NP  Blackfield II

Great !  They dare a bit more here  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 19:02:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:35:27So, do you like it, Paco ?

;D

YES!!


NP:
Pink Floyd - Animals
2. Dogs

Goooooooood! 8)
I'm doing the essential Pink Floyd albums.
Digging some gold along the discovery.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 20:52:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 19:02:18
I'm doing the essential Pink Floyd albums.
Digging some gold along the discovery.

Remember to groove to Atom Heart Mother, Paco. That's the first real great Floyd album in my view, although there are some great moments on Ummagumma too. From AHM to The Final Cut it's GENIUS all through, although a lot of the stuff on Animals and TFC is for Floyd Initiates  8)

The post-Waters albums I can't really evaluate, as I havent heard them that much. My impression is that the music is wonderful, but they lack the great Bite of Roger. This crazy guy was raving and ranting at the whole world, and we are blessed with his artistic rendition.

Talkin about crazy guys:

NP  Dillinger:  Miss Machine

Warming up to the concert on March 5 in Cop. Heard that they're even crazier live than in the studio, so that seems like the right place for a straight guy like me to be  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 23:03:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 20:52:50Remember to groove to Atom Heart Mother, Paco. That's the first real great Floyd album in my view, although there are some great moments on Ummagumma too. From AHM to The Final Cut it's GENIUS all through, although a lot of the stuff on Animals and TFC is for Floyd Initiates  8)

For now, I really like Animals and Wish You Were Here.
Now listening to The Wall and it's good too! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-02-20, 23:07:58
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 23:03:34
For now, I really like Animals and Wish You Were Here.
Now listening to The Wall and it's good too! 8)


-Paco

Check Meddle too while you're at it.
Echoes is one of the best epics and definitely the best Floyd song i've ever heard.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-02-21, 10:10:09
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-02-20, 23:07:58
Check Meddle too while you're at it.
Echoes is one of the best epics and definitely the best Floyd song i've ever heard.  *horns*

I read an interview of Mike Portnoy where he said that he wanted to cover Echoes with Transatlantic but finally picked up SOYCD.

NP Transatlantic - Mystery Train
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-21, 11:50:11
NP  Dillinger:  Calculating Infinity

Even weirder than Miss Machine (I knew that from the reviews), but surprise, guys: This stuff is really beginning to sound like music in my ears - really ....

Yeah, Really !

REALLY !!!

Or else I'v become mad - but dont tell Ms 007 or Cap

Hey Mad, are you Nicky - or what's going on ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-21, 12:48:54
NP  Contagion

This masterpiece is in league with Dark Side, Awake etc., and this puts Arena in class with Floyd and DT. (If anyone disagrees, Cap will organise some healthy keelhauling.)  ;D

Guys, let's face it: Arena are best when they work with a Concept (versus conceptually).

Pepper is great too, but Contagion has just that magical extra !!!

So now, if they follow their pattern, it's time for a new Concept - and Clive & Co., we have VERY HIGH expectations !  ;)

And I was reminded of what brought me into this crazy place in the first place ...

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-21, 15:40:48
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-02-21, 10:10:09
I read an interview of Mike Portnoy where he said that he wanted to cover Echoes with Transatlantic but finally picked up SOYCD.

NP Transatlantic - Mystery Train

That's an old interview. I read about that during the release of Bridge Across Forever. But you're right. He wanted to cover Echoes but the rest of the transatlanticians wanted to cover Shine On.
Secretly i must confess that i really wanted to hear their version of Echoes. My guess is that it would be a heck of a cover.

NP> nothing yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-02-21, 17:04:01
Now playing:

Mindflow - Just The Two Of Us... Me And Them
2. Meeting Her Eyes

Here's another album you can download for free.
It's progressive metal, I guess that most of you will like this.
It's a concept album.
www.mindflow.com.br

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2008-02-21, 20:42:26
NP: IQ - Ever
5. Leap of Faith

Another new purchase with which I am well pleased.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Thu, 2008-02-21, 23:07:35
Now Playing :-

Timothy Pure - The Island of the Misfit Toys.

Their long-time coming 3rd album is due for release soon, the first two were masterpeices of prog - have great hopes for the next one...

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-02-22, 09:31:15
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2008-02-21, 20:42:26
NP: IQ - Ever
5. Leap of Faith

Another new purchase with which I am well pleased.  ;D
I hear you here: great album and awesome track!

np: Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-02-22, 10:22:25
Toto - Kingdom of Desire

Track: Wings of Time

*horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-22, 22:31:25
NP> Glass Hammer - Ember Without Name

Sooo gooood.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-23, 19:13:15
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

Received it today and it rocks  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-24, 11:07:04
NP  Deftones:  White Pony

Deftones are a very original band, and White Pony is their classic album. Great stuff, guys, sorta melodic nu punk metal (if that sounds self-contradictory, that's just what they are) with sharp suggestive lyrics. Certainly something for the heavies here, hey Tom, Mad, and John  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2008-02-25, 01:01:53
NP: Arena - Contagion - Ascension

To no one's surprise, this album is growing on me.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-25, 09:31:57
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-23, 19:13:15
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

Received it today and it rocks  *horns* 8)

8) Received it the same day and yes, it  *horns*. I realize that I really love Steve's voice. I hope he will still rock for the next 20 years !

NP After Forever - Monolith of Doubt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:44:28
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-25, 09:31:57
NP After Forever - Monolith of Doubt

Now Bupie (with the risk of triggering Napoleonic abominations), don't you think that AF are more exciting than Nightwish ?  - I'd better add  :) :) :)


Since the Room is now swarming with Frenchies, I thought I'd listen to some French prog:

NP  Spheric Universe Experience:  So Cold  (from Mental Torments)  (on repeat)

Surprisingly good !  These guys have the future speaking for them too. OK, the accent in the vocals is ... well, very French, which is not all that surprising - in fact, apart from the phrase "So cold", which turns up occasionally (and again, not surprisingly), he could just as well be singing in French, as far as I'm concerned - but guys, the musicianship is certainly topnotch. The style is ala Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder, spiced with some DT riffing, so that should go well here *horns*

So I guess I'll have to go to their homepage to find out what this excellent song is about, and read a bit about the group: http://www.sphericuniversexp.com/

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:46:23
Yngwie Malmsteen - Unleash the fury

My GOD (no, not you, Yngwie!), this is heavy and melodic. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:52:46
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:46:23
Yngwie Malmsteen - Unleash the fury

My GOD (no, not you, Yngwie!), this is heavy and melodic. *horns*

Agree, Deenie, this guy is by all means underrated in prog circles. OK, he is an egomaniac (very un-Swedish), and that's prob why so few top prog musicians wanna play with him, but he does make great albums, and, prob surprisingly for many, he is modest with the guitar flourishes on his studio albums.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-25, 18:26:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:44:28
Now Bupie (with the risk of triggering Napoleonic abominations), don't you think that AF are more exciting than Nightwish ?  - I'd better add  :) :) :)

Frankly ? My answer is a big NO  ;D  So far, after listening to Decipher (which is really growing on me, though), Invisibles Circles and the latest After Forever, I would say that After Forever are good but that there is simply no competition with Nightwish. After Forever's music is probably more technical, the band members are probably better musicians but their songs are far less enjoyable than Nightwish's to my ears. Nightwish, although being undoubtly cheesy and mainstream, provides me the emotion that I don't find in most prog metal bands (Dream Theater excepted). But maybe it is just because Nightwish isn't prog ?  Hmm, embarrassing question on a prog rock forum  ::)

Quote
Since the Room is now swarming with Frenchies, I thought I'd listen to some French prog:

NP  Spheric Universe Experience:  So Cold  (from Mental Torments)  (on repeat)

Surprisingly good ! 

Don't know them but I will check.

NP Nightwish - The Poet and the Pendulum  Blame it on you, Nicky, you put me in the mood for that  ;) (actually, that's not true, I was already playing Dark Passion Play)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 18:48:45
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-25, 18:26:31
Nightwish, although being undoubtly cheesy and mainstream, provides me the emotion that I don't find in most prog metal bands ...

OK Bups, I can follow you here. I too have some fave groups and musicians that are not so prog but that have some great emo (e.g. Ten and Elton John)  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-25, 18:26:31
... (Dream Theater excepted).

But here I'm completely at odds with you, Bups. How can you like DT (admittedly the greatest) and not Symphony X, Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Spheric Universe Experience, Riverhead, and a whole horde of great bands that have arisen in the wake of DT ?

Beats me ... but maybe it's très francais ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-02-25, 20:20:30
The Lens - A word in your eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 09:31:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 18:48:45
But here I'm completely at odds with you, Bups. How can you like DT (admittedly the greatest) and not Symphony X, Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Spheric Universe Experience, Riverhead, and a whole horde of great bands that have arisen in the wake of DT ?

Beats me ... but maybe it's très francais ?  :D

Nicky.

Well. First ... I don't know any of those bands at the exception of Symphony X. And from Symphony X, I only know DWOT, which I find good, and V, their best album for many fans, where I only like two songs (which are great, though), the rest of the album leaving me completely cold despite the mandatory ten listens  :-\

Second, Dream Theater are in a league of their own. Their music is so diverse and (most of the time) emotional that you can only respect and admire them (well, it doesn't go as far as Mike's political opinions  :().

NP Dream Theater - Surrounded
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 10:30:04
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 09:31:45
... from Symphony X, I only know DWOT, which I find good, and V, their best album for many fans ...

Bups, you must get Paradise Lost, imo beyond doubt their best, although I was a big SyX fan even before. Russ' singing is sooo powerful on PL, there's less thrash and more substance, and the lyrics, inspired by Milton's great drama, are very visionary. This is one of the bands that really strive to further the great Western traditions.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 09:31:45
... the mandatory ten listens  :-\

Glad that I could teach you somethin, Bups. But that really is mandatory with serious music, aint it guys ?  ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 09:31:45
Second, Dream Theater are in a league of their own.

No doubt about that  8)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 09:31:45
... well, it doesn't go as far as Mike's political opinions  :().

What are you critical of there, Bups ?


NP  Therion:  Gothic Kabbalah  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 10:30:04
Bups, you must get Paradise Lost, imo beyond doubt their best, although I was a big SyX fan even before. Russ' singing is sooo powerful on PL, there's less thrash and more substance, and the lyrics, inspired by Milton's great drama, are very visionary. This is one of the bands that really strive to further the great Western traditions.

I have already promised and I will ... but let me try to get into Ten first  ;D

QuoteWhat are you critical of there, Bups ?

I don't think this forum is the right place to discuss it, Nick. But let's say that the last section of his website's FAQ leaves me, hum, :(.  An incredibly detailed FAQ, though.

QuoteNP  Therion:  Gothic Kabbalah  *horns*

Yes, I should try them too

NP ... nothing since reminding me of this FAQ made me sad
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:57:01
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11I don't think this forum is the right place to discuss it, Nick. But let's say that the last section of his website's FAQ leaves me, hum, :(.  An incredibly detailed FAQ, though.

You mean his answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life and all answers to the cosmos?"
(Answer: "For me, it all comes down to a simple philosophy: "Eat my ass and balls"")
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 15:02:37
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11
... but let me try to get into Ten first  ;D

Glad to hear that you're motivated now. The quality varies lots on Essential. I can recom that you initially concentrate on the best songs, because then also the lesser ones will follow better. The gems imo are Through The Fire, Yesterday Lies In The Flames, Till The End Of Time, The Name Of The Rose / Wildest Dreams.

Along the way I realised that The Twilight Chronicles is a better and more integrated album. All songs on this one, except the last, are terrific. I regard Twilight in league with and comparable in style to Contagion  8)

So now I'v said it again. But it seems necessary with you roomies  ;D  


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11
I don't think this forum is the right place to discuss it, Nick. But let's say that the last section of his website's FAQ leaves me, hum, :(.  An incredibly detailed FAQ, though.

OK, I'l check it up myself. Thanks for notifying me, Bups  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11
Yes, I should try them too [Therion: Gothic Kabbalah]

OK, it's not in my top league, but it's so special that I think it belongs in a proper prog collection.


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:32:11
NP ... nothing, since reminding me of this FAQ made me sad

Hey Bups, play something uplifting ... hm, just lookin through my CD collection, seems like everything here is pretty daaark  :D ... but how about Robbie Williams' Feel or Phil Collins' Can't Stop Loving You ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 15:10:41
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:57:01
"Eat my ass and balls"

OK, I'l leave that to his wife  :D  but my immediate interpretation would be that he's saying what the wise Jiddu Krishnamurti said a century ago, and what several wise people have said through the ages:  You go figure out your own answer !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-26, 18:13:50
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:57:01
You mean his answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life and all answers to the cosmos?"
(Answer: "For me, it all comes down to a simple philosophy: "Eat my ass and balls"")

LOL.  ;D

NP> Ayreon - Zero One


..


.


What else?  ::)

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: cabo on Tue, 2008-02-26, 19:05:54
right now - Harbour of tears from Camel. Excellent album... and Andrew Latimer on guitar!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 19:21:47
Perhaps this may come as a surprise but:

Jean-Michel Jarre - Magnetic Fields
1. Magnetic Fields - Part 1

Wooooow, very nice! 8)
"Bassie & Adriaan" anyone?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-02-26, 19:48:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 15:10:41
OK, I'l leave that to his wife :D

Did you know that DT (read: Mike Portnoy) sometimes replace the original lyrics with something to do with that 'ass and balls' phrase when playing live? A couple of examples I remember from the top of my head are:

- As I Am ('To the doubtful I demand, eat my ass and balls')
- The Mirror (Instead of 'Hypocryte' MP shouts 'Ass and balls!')
- Fatal Tragedy ('Without love, without truth, you can eat my ass and balls')

A funny example of something during the recent Chaos In Motion-tour is the song Constant Motion. Instead of 'Apocalyptic mind debris' MP sings 'Apocalyptic James Labrie'. :D

NP: Dream Theater - Raise The Knife

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 20:15:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 14:57:01
You mean his answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life and all answers to the cosmos?"
(Answer: "For me, it all comes down to a simple philosophy: "Eat my ass and balls"")

No, this one is not particularly brilliant either IMHO but I was thinking about another one a little bit higher on the list ...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-26, 15:02:37
Glad to hear that you're motivated now. The quality varies lots on Essential. I can recom that you initially concentrate on the best songs, because then also the lesser ones will follow better. The gems imo are Through The Fire, Yesterday Lies In The Flames, Till The End Of Time, The Name Of The Rose / Wildest Dreams.

I will play it tonight, I swear.

QuoteHey Bups, play something uplifting ... hm, just lookin through my CD collection, seems like everything here is pretty daaark  :D ... but how about Robbie Williams' Feel or Phil Collins' Can't Stop Loving You ?  :)

Well, I quite like Feel. But those days I have the new Lukather album to uplift me (beware, PH, it could be dangerous for your ears  ;))

NP Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7e4bYVvaU  OK, I admit the video is nothing special, to say the least ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 21:57:14
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 20:15:26No, this one is not particularly brilliant either IMHO but I was thinking about another one a little bit higher on the list ...

I know which one you mean, but I wanted to quote this particular sentence to show how intelligent and thoughtful Portnoy is... ::)
So he actually IS a mindless, fast-drumming, cimbal-hitting, ass- and ball-less, swearing idiot!

Sorry...

But he's in a great band! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:06:13
No, he isn't.

;D

I'm playing through the amazing and wonderful new Magnum - Wings of heaven live.

My mood is on the rise. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:14:45
Quote from: cabo on Tue, 2008-02-26, 19:05:54
right now - Harbour of tears from Camel. Excellent album... and Andrew Latimer on guitar!!

Somehow I've managed to never hear a single song by Camel, but everyone seems to think highly of them.  Any recommendations for a good album of theirs to start with?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:16:20
Some samples from Caamora on their website.  ;) (http://caamora.net/index.htm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:44:21
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:06:13No, he isn't.

;D

;D

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:16:20Some samples from Caamora on their website.  ;) (http://caamora.net/index.htm)

:o Wow, very much Clive-ness here!
Brilliant, brilliant.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: cabo on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:48:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2008-02-26, 22:14:45
Somehow I've managed to never hear a single song by Camel, but everyone seems to think highly of them.  Any recommendations for a good album of theirs to start with?

All albums from Camel are excellent IMHO, but "I can see your house from here" from 1979 and "Harbour of tears" from 1996 should give you a good start :) I regard "I can see your house from here" as my personal favourite. With Ice, Hymn to Her etc.... Coming of Age from 1997 is a live recording that captures the band live with a moderne sound and could also be a great intro, You can buy it on cd or dvd. Camel is an awesome live band.
Full discography here: http://kneeling.co.uk/frames2.asp?pages/camel/default.asp (http://kneeling.co.uk/frames2.asp?pages/camel/default.asp)

Camel jukebox: http://www.camelproductions.com/camel_jukebox/jukebox.html (http://www.camelproductions.com/camel_jukebox/jukebox.html)

Andrew Latimer is one of the best guitarist in the world, such feeling and tone.... very underrated.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 00:08:52
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-26, 21:57:14
... ass- and ball-less ...

If he was, it wouldnt make much sense that he invites people to "Eat my ass and balls", now would it, Paco ?  ;D

No, I think it's great that a celebrity like MP can make some silly pranks. It connects well with me iac  :D


Just saw the film about Paul McCartney's concert on The Red Square. Very touching  :'(

Had Putin and Gorby as guest stars  ;D  Putin has been a big Beatles fan all through his life. Think about it: The boss of the KGB for many years, and the present boss of Russia. Several Russian historians and artists commented that Beatles with their music and image had done more to give the Russians their freedom (well, relative iac) than all the nukes and dissidents. - Says somethin about the power of music  8)


NP  Dillinger:  Calculating Infinity

I dont think they actually succeed in that, but their attempt sure's great  ;D *horns*

And it keeps me awake for a while yet  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-27, 00:35:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 00:08:52If he was, it wouldnt make much sense that he invites people to "Eat my ass and balls", now would it, Paco ?  ;D
When your ass is bitten off, there's not much left, or what?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 00:08:52No, I think it's great that a celebrity like MP can make some silly pranks. It connects well with me iac  :D
You think so? To me Mike sounds very immature.
Not that immature is nessecarily bad, but in this perspective, I think it is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2008-02-27, 09:36:11
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-26, 20:15:26
NP Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7e4bYVvaU  OK, I admit the video is nothing special, to say the least ...

Nice. I like it. A lot.

Here's an interesting story: On Johnny Carson's Tonight Show when asked "What is it like to be the greatest guitarist on Earth?" Eddie van Halen answered "Go ask Steve Lukather" :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-27, 10:51:58
Yeah, Bupie! That song of Steve Lukather is really good.
Very catchy, and not too Toto-ish. ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 11:17:24
NP  DT:  Train of Thought

Prob the most difficult of DT-albums. For me it's mmmmmmmmm  *horns*


Now Bupie and Cap got me interested in Steve L, so I gotta look-at-him ....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-27, 11:24:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 11:17:24Now Bupie and Cap got me interested in Steve L, so I gotta look-at-him ....  :)

Just look, don't touch, Nicky...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 12:25:26
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-27, 11:24:11
Just look, don't touch, Nicky...

I did that a bit tooo much during the first 47 years, Paco. Then I skipped the "just" and "don't" and started having more fun ....  ;)

NP  DT:  In The Name Of God  *horns*

Blurring the lines
Between virtue and sin
They can't tell
Where God ends
And mankind begins

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 15:32:02
NP  Kamelot:  This Pain  (on Black Halo)  *horns*

This one is scorching. This is for me the "Kamelot sound".

It's great that they held on to it, and there's even more of it on Ghost Opera.

Whew, this is the real a* and b*s.

Pushing for the limit of sanity
Pushing for the surface
So I can breathe
Dark is the night for us all, but some days
I feel the light crawling down these jagged walls
Blessed sunlight.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-02-27, 18:05:31
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture

11. Mariner  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 10:33:59
NP  Kamelot:  Black Halo

Yeah, still on repeat !

Why ?  Because it's *horns* *horns* *horns*

OK Mad, I give in !

This time:  Yankee Doodle Doo !  (because K is a Tampa-group)  ;D

Took me a long time to get into this group. How about you guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-02-28, 20:03:35
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2008-02-27, 09:36:11
Nice. I like it. A lot.

Thanks, Peter. The rest of the album is very good too.

Quote
Here's an interesting story: On Johnny Carson's Tonight Show when asked "What is it like to be the greatest guitarist on Earth?" Eddie van Halen answered "Go ask Steve Lukather" :D

I think they are close friends ...

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-02-27, 10:51:58
Yeah, Bupie! That song of Steve Lukather is really good.
Very catchy, and not too Toto-ish. ;)

-Paco

Are you sincere Paco (do you notice that I call you Paco for the first time since you are nice with Steve  ;D ?) But you don't know Toto enough (and probably never will  :-\) cause it's very Toto-ish ...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-27, 11:17:24
Now Bupie and Cap got me interested in Steve L, so I gotta look-at-him ....  :)

Nicky.

Never too late  ;)  By the way, I re-tried Ten (the Rockers) and had fun. I will tell you on another post.

NP - Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:09:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 10:33:59

OK Mad, I give in !


;D

Well funny thing is that i simply love this album but find Ghost Opera a complete waste of my time.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:27:08
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:09:42
Well funny thing is that i simply love this album [The Black Halo] but find Ghost Opera a complete waste of my time.  :-\

Comon Mad, they're not that different. You just havent heard GO enough. Give it another go, and another ....  ;)

I dont know which one of them tops, but nevermind, they're both awesome. Kamelot have snuggled up close to DT for me  :)

I'm gonno spin Karma and Epica soon, after:

NP  Robbie Williams:  Rudebox

Surprised ?  Well, guys, Robbie is much more than a professional popstar. He's really on the move, tries out new things, provokes, surprises, and some of it rocks bigtime  *horns*

And if you guys think that Daddy here's gettin all musty and mushy, let me remind you that I'm goin to the Dillinger concert in Cop on Wednesday  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:36:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:27:08NP  Robbie Williams:  Rudebox

Surprised ?  Well, guys, Robbie is much more than a professional popstar. He's really on the move, tries out new things, provokes, surprises, and some of it rocks bigtime  *horns*

Well, the problem is that he doesn't have that much of a nice personality... The music might be good, but with such arrogance and popstar-narcism he ends very low on my respect-list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:56:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:27:08
Comon Mad, they're not that different. You just havent heard GO enough. Give it another go, and another ....  ;)

I dont know which one of them tops, but nevermind, they're both awesome. Kamelot have snuggled up close to DT for me  :)

I'm gonno spin Karma and Epica soon, after:

If you hear Karma and Epica you'll know why i said it.  ;)
But...
Maybe you're right Maybe i have to hear it a few times more. It might be a grower. Heard it a few times now but i never had that feeling i had with either Halo, Karma or Epica.
What i definitely miss on Opera is that kick-in-your-face feeling that i do have with songs like March Of Mephisto (yes, even with the growls  ;D), When The Lights Are Down and The Haunting (with a rather nice looking lady  ;D). Especially Momento Mori is awesome.

That's what i miss on Opera. There's no single song that pulls the others to a higher plain.
Capiche?  ;)

QuoteNP  Robbie Williams:  Rudebox

Surprised ?  Well, guys, Robbie is much more than a professional popstar. He's really on the move, tries out new things, provokes, surprises, and some of it rocks bigtime  *horns*

And if you guys think that Daddy here's gettin all musty and mushy, let me remind you that I'm goin to the Dillinger concert in Cop on Wednesday  :o

Nicky.

No not surprised. I think Robby is a true artist.
Sometimes deranged but nevertheless a genius when it comes to making good music.
In fact i even think that he is the King of Pop.  ;)

Yep, this is me speaking.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-02-28, 23:05:25
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-28, 22:56:33
Capiche?  ;)

No, not at all, at least I dont agree. Man, there's Rule The World, exploding out of the haunting Solitaire, there's The Human Stain and Blücher, as scorching as the best on Halo, and there are all the beautiful tender passages to boot. And the lyrics are as piercing as ever, delivered by one of the greatest rock singers.

So, you got somethin to look forward to, Mad  *horns*

Ghost Opera stands next to Leftoverture (on my shelf), so Bups, maybe you should give it a run too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-02-28, 23:45:33
And now for something completely different though there are some Ghost's involved with this:

The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps

;D

This is my nightynight tune to you all.

eh..

.

To Bupie since you and i are the last one in the Room right now.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-29, 09:26:48
NP  After Forever:  Equally Destructive  (on self-titled)

I really dig the contrast betwen the hard-driving part and the ethereal angel choir  *horns*

Kamelot do stuff like that too.

Contrast (dialectics) is one'o'my things !

Great to see that Dutchies can do more than smoke dope and trudge around in the marsh - and laugh at themselves  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-29, 09:37:08
NP  After Forever:  De-Energized  (on self-titled)

Mad, if you wanna hear some Bushisms - not the George W type, but the Kate type - then this is a good place.

But quite a diff style from KB (and GWB).

Great stuff  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-02-29, 11:26:21
Fredriksen/Denander - Baptism by fire. Solid aor. Rare.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-29, 11:30:55
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-02-29, 11:26:21
Fredriksen/Denander - Baptism by fire. Solid aor. Rare.

Are there any good samples on the net, Deenie ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-29, 12:13:29
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-02-29, 11:26:21
Fredriksen/Denander - Baptism by fire. Solid aor. Rare.

Is it Fergie Fredriksen that was Toto's vocalist on Isolation ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-29, 12:37:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-29, 12:13:29
Is it Fergie Fredriksen that was Toto's vocalist on Isolation ?

OK, I answer to myself. Yes, it's him.

NP Toto - Endless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-02-29, 17:36:24
A great song, that "Endless".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-29, 17:55:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-29, 09:37:08
NP  After Forever:  De-Energized  (on self-titled)

Mad, if you wanna hear some Bushisms - not the George W type, but the Kate type - then this is a good place.

But quite a diff style from KB (and GWB).

Great stuff  *horns*

Nicky.

I agree.
They had a few hick-ups in the past but their latest is very good to say the least.

But...KB?  ??? GWB?  ???

GB could be Grote Beer and GWB could be Grens Wissel Bureau.

Help me out here, Nicky.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-02-29, 20:24:48
NP: Foo Fighters - Summer's End

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2008-02-29, 21:17:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-02-29, 09:26:48
NP  After Forever:  Equally Destructive  (on self-titled)

I really dig the contrast betwen the hard-driving part and the ethereal angel choir  *horns*
Nicky.

I got this song on a sampler that came free with my recent Lacuna Coil purchase.  I gotta say, I like it a lot more than I did the other AF I've heard.  Maybe they're improving?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2008-02-29, 23:22:01
NP: Arena ==> Immortal? ==> Chosen

Just arrived.  They start off their albums strong, don't they?  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-01, 11:13:38
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-29, 17:55:23
Grens Wissel Bureau

What makes them interesting, Mad ?


NP  Dillinger:  Ire Works

Just gotit. Completely enraptured (hey, was that the right word ? ).

Anyways, at least as good as their previous stuff. Pretty dark stuff.

Made me think: Maybe Christ needs some dark souls to fathom ....

Whadaya think, Paco ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-01, 16:56:01
NP  Metallica:  st. anger

They're back to what they're good at:  Raging against everybody and everything.

This is a very angry and aggressive album, and really super, guys  *horns*

What I really like lots about Metallica is that despite them being multi-platinum, -million-dollars and -whatever, they'v never compromised an inch on their music.

Guys, what is music about ?  Swinging a*s and b*s ?  Glamor ?  Sweet-singin ?  Soothin ?

F* all that: Music is about bein fully alive and kickin !

Skål to that !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-01, 17:20:19
St.anger = fandenskap.

Music is about melody and pleasure. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-01, 17:43:47
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-01, 17:20:19
Music is about melody and pleasure. ;)

Yeah, also, Deenie  :)

But I must admit that here in my old age I'm gaining a preference for music that's challenging, demanding, and even grating. The lyrics have to be intriguing too.

And st. anger is really like that  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-01, 17:47:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-01, 17:43:47
Yeah, also, Deenie  :)

But I must admit that here in my old age I'm gaining a preference for music that's challenging, demanding, and even grating. The lyrics have to be intriguing too.

And st. anger is really like that  *horns*

Nicky.

St. Anger is indeed a little step back to the roots of Metallica.
Nevertheless it's not a 'true' metallica album.
But then again, neither was The Black Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-03, 16:20:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-01, 11:13:38Made me think: Maybe Christ needs some dark souls to fathom ....

Whadaya think, Paco ?

Explain please.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-03, 18:52:58
Hey Paxi, I asked for your opinion. Are you beginning to confuse me and you ?  :o


NP  Elton John:  Captain Fantastic

Sure lives up to its name. Man, what melody. Incomparable  *horns*

This and Yellow Brick Road are his two best imo.

This rocks just as fantasticly as thirty-three years ago. These albums simply dont lose anything with age  :)

But it also does bring up memories, wheeeew ... BTAEDS  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-03, 19:28:43
NP  Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Hey, not with Beatles but with Elton. Bonus track on Captain Fantastic. Even more psychedelic than the Beatles version  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-03, 19:40:02
NP: Three - These Iron Bones. Some great riffing going on here! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-03, 19:54:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-03, 18:52:58Hey Paxi, I asked for your opinion. Are you beginning to confuse me and you ?  :o

Ok then. Let's just say that I don't understand what you mean. I don't know the word "fathom". Sorry.
I DID look it up, but without result.

Something that should please you Nicky:
I'm listening to Ten.
Ten - The Twilight Chronicles
3. The Elysian Fields

Very nice, very very nice.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-03, 21:01:20
Pathosray - S/T

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:00:34
Okay guys, it's time for some French quality-prog...finally! ;)

1: Check http://www.myspace.com/demiansmusic.
2: Prepare to be blown away.
3: Then listen to the 2 songs.

The album will be released on the 19th of May through Inside Out.

I think this might be an album I have to buy! Judging from these 2 songs it will be worth the money!

NP: Demians - Sapphire

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:12:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:00:34Okay guys, it's time for some French quality-prog...finally! ;)

1: Check http://www.myspace.com/demiansmusic.
2: Prepare to be blown away.
3: Then listen to the 2 songs.

The album will be released on the 19th of May through Inside Out.

Impressive indeed!! :o
;D Cool...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:13:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-03, 19:54:06
Ok then. Let's just say that I don't understand what you mean. I don't know the word "fathom". Sorry.
I DID look it up, but without result.

Something that should please you Nicky:
I'm listening to Ten.
Ten - The Twilight Chronicles
3. The Elysian Fields

Very nice, very very nice.

OK, so you have fathomed, Paco.  Great  *horns*

To be serious again, what I meant was that there are so many what I call "Halleluja-Christians", who, so to speak, already have their souls or minds up in the ethereal realms. In my mind, they're not quite taking the pain or passion of corporality seriously, e.g. they wouldnt listen to metal or fully deliver themselves in the sexual experience, because they regard it as worldly, temporal and sinful.

So, we "dark" Christians - yes, I mean you too - we want to experience corporality fully in depth - well, maybe not going as far as killing - although we are aware that our corporality is limited in time and we dont know the consequences on the other side.

Somehow I feel that, as long as I am on this side, I really wanna explore it fully, and that includes all the pains and "darkness".

Apropos:

NP  Dillinger:  Black Bubblegum  (on Ire Works)

Got a ticket today (I'm entirely "alone" in this) and now there are only two days till the concert. Man, I'm looking forward to it - like a child to Christmas  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:42:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:00:34
Okay guys, it's time for some French quality-prog...finally! ;)

Ouch, you might want to duck away when Bupsie sees this.  ;)

Quote1: Check http://www.myspace.com/demiansmusic.
2: Prepare to be blown away.
3: Then listen to the 2 songs.

The album will be released on the 19th of May through Inside Out.

I think this might be an album I have to buy! Judging from these 2 songs it will be worth the money!

NP: Demians - Sapphire

Tom

Sounds really good, Tom.
Thanks for the tip. Especially Sapphire sounds really good.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-04, 08:07:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-03, 22:13:15To be serious again, what I meant was that there are so many what I call "Halleluja-Christians", who, so to speak, already have their souls or minds up in the ethereal realms. In my mind, they're not quite taking the pain or passion of corporality seriously, e.g. they wouldnt listen to metal or fully deliver themselves in the sexual experience, because they regard it as worldly, temporal and sinful.

So, we "dark" Christians - yes, I mean you too - we want to experience corporality fully in depth - well, maybe not going as far as killing - although we are aware that our corporality is limited in time and we dont know the consequences on the other side.

Somehow I feel that, as long as I am on this side, I really wanna explore it fully, and that includes all the pains and "darkness".

Phew... Let me think about this for a while... I know what you mean, but I cannot say that I agree. Especially that "we want to experience corporality fully in depth". I want to reply on this, but I still don't know how to say it in English... Besides, I don't want to be too much off topic...

But here goes:

I agree about the 'Hallelujah-Christians'. Many of them I find naïve. They think everything is fine and nothing to worry about etc etc. But indeed they kind of deny the 'dark' side of life. We have to stay real. Keep your both feet on the ground. There's still much pain we cannot and should not deny. But I don't think we must indulge to much in 'earthly things' so to speak. ::) Nicky, you did say something a while back, along the lines of "as long as you're young, enjoy it to the max" or something. And I've heard such things before. And I don't mean that you can't enjoy things! But I think we should be careful. Read Matthew 20: 1-16, it's about the labourers in the vineyard.

The Householder (God) is searching for men to work in His vineyard. He finds some men, they come to an agreement about their salary (a penny a day) and they get to work. And then, after a few hours, He went out again and saw some more men standing idle in the marketplace. He asks them to work for Him in His vineyard for a penny a day and they come along. Then three hours later He does the same and then three hours later again. And about the eleventh hour He went out and found others still hanging around on the marketplace. He asks them "Why are you standing here?" "Because no man hired us" they replied. So the Lord of the vineyard took them with Him and they get to work for just a couple of hours. Then He called all his labourers because it was pay-time. He began with the guys that came in last. He gave each of them a penny. Then He gave the men who came in before the last labourers. And on the end He paid the lads that came in first: a penny. These guys got mad and said that it wasn't fair that they got the same amount of money as those people that came in last. But the Lord of the vineyard says quite rightly: "My friend, you did agree with the salary. I gave you what I promised you. Let me do with my money what I want. Are you angry at me because I'm doing good towards those men?"

These labourers are christians. Some are christians from the earliest beginnings. Some became christians in the noon of their lives. And some became christian just before their death. Gods grace is so wide! He calls so many! But let's make a notice: those labourers were standing on the marketplace! And when the Lord calls, they answered and came with Him. You cannot stand on the marketplace and stay unemployed Nicky! (;)) When God calls, we have to answer Him.

Why would I stay unemployed at 20 years old when Someone offers me a job? Because I want to 'have fun' in my youth? Because I want to experience corporality fully in depth? Do you still want to stay 'unemployed' at 25? And 40? 52? But maybe I don't even reach the 50 years old... Then it would be too late for me. As long as you live there's time for mercy. Always. There are still millions of unemployed men, who don't even search for 'work'. They don't enter the marketplace, but stay in their festivities of lust and sin. But it's never too late to enter the marketplace. And the Householder keeps checking back for more workers! And everybody can become a worker of this Landlord. Even the prostitutes, the fornicators, the extortioners and the worst of the worst can be workers in the vineyard. And when they eventually enter the marketplace and the Householder asks them to come, we can only be very happy for them. But when they are asked to come, but they don't come... Why are they waiting on the marketplace then?

Just wanted to point this out...
And again I got a lot off topic... Thanks to YOU Nicky!!! >:( ;D
I'm sorry... I don't want to 'preach' or something, but sometimes there's a moment when there is no escape. ;)


I'm listening to John Wesley (the artist, not the methodist reformist...).
John Wesley - The Emperor Falls
6. One Step Behind


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-04, 08:07:23
Why would I stay unemployed at 20 years old when Someone offers me a job? Because I want to 'have fun' in my youth? Because I want to experience corporality fully in depth? Do you still want to stay 'unemployed' at 25? And 40? 52? But maybe I don't even reach the 50 years old... Then it would be too late for me. As long as you live there's time for mercy. Always.

OK Paco, it took me some time to get the gist of your message.

Yeah, you see, the point I'm trying to make is that there is no contradiction between being Christian and exploring corporality. The latter is what scientists are doing, as well as explorers, prog musicians, and any artists that really work with forming and transforming matter and sensual material.

We have to accept that there are innumerable ways of being Christian - that's just the great thing about Christianity: that it opens up to a much larger spectrum of self-expression than any other religion - and basically I have no right to consider myself any better than a Halleluja-Christian, or a hermit-Christian, or a Christian who likes to listen to Mozart or Britney Spears; and in fact, I dont either have any right to consider myself better than an atheist; we're all brothers and sisters, children of God, and loved and protected by God.

So we're one big family - with Clive as our Father  ;D


NP  Nothin !  Can't !  People on this course are into folkmusic, hiphop, Madonna, Sinatra - nobody here digs prog  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-04, 17:16:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26Yeah, you see, the point I'm trying to make is that there is no contradiction between being Christian and exploring corporality. The latter is what scientists are doing, as well as explorers, prog musicians, and any artists that really work with forming and transforming matter and sensual material.
Yes, I agree with that. But still I say that you have to be careful with how much you become part of 'this world'. As you know Nicky, we are in this world, but we're not part of it. You can't serve two lords etc etc.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26We have to accept that there are innumerable ways of being Christian - that's just the great thing about Christianity: that it opens up to a much larger spectrum of self-expression than any other religion
Yep. Christian freedom. We all have our own cultures, opinions, characteristics. We are all unique. No brainless cult-followers or anything...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26and basically I have no right to consider myself any better than a Halleluja-Christian, or a hermit-Christian, or a Christian who likes to listen to Mozart or Britney Spears; and in fact, I dont either have any right to consider myself better than an atheist
You are so right! And there are many christians who think of themselves as better than the others... That's really sad... :'(

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26we're all brothers and sisters, children of God, and loved and protected by God.
Yup. Too bad not everybody recognises himself as a child of God. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26So we're one big family - with Clive as our Father  ;D
Since he claims to be more than 300 years old, I can only agree. :P


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-04, 10:48:26NP  Nothin !  Can't !  People on this course are into folkmusic, hiphop, Madonna, Sinatra - nobody here digs prog  :'(
What course Nicky?

Now Playing:
Genesis - Trespass
3. Vision Of Angels

Wonderful! :'(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-03-04, 20:16:59
Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-04, 22:25:33
Frost

thenewcube.blogspot.com

Absolutely lovely brilliant funny and great movies there!

Coolness... 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-03-05, 16:00:22
Genesis - Wind And Wuthering
9. Afterglow

One of the best closers of an album ever!
Very beautiful, full of emotion, sad lyrics, guitars, choirs, bombast (in a good way, Nicky!).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-05, 18:27:54
NP -> er... 'The Simpsons' (on TV)

Yes, I admit it: I'm an addict!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-06, 11:29:49
So I was at the Dillinger concert yesterday (that's why I didnt respond to all the insults  ;D ).

They had two support groups:  Stolen Babies and Poison The Well, both from US.

Stolen I didnt find too good. They had a lady singer who also played accordion (of all things, you know, the one where you tug and press), which Bups would have dug ... but ladies and metalcore, hm ....

Well anyways (better not chase Bluey away), Poison was somewhat better, but they played so loud that it was like a wall of sound and you couldnt hear what the guy was singing - he could have sung about love, or hate, or orchids - I couldnt get it iac.

Fotunately there was a bar downstairs - with Belgian beer guys, so there went the rest of my March budget - and I managed to get through some music mags, as I didnt know anybody there (missed ya Marcello  :) ).

I decided to get a good place for Dillinger, so I went up, while everybody was stuffing the suage, and placed myself a meter from the stage. So there were all these young fans, smiling, some drunk, some on whatever, but peaceful and friendly. It was actually interesting to watch Gil test his drums and mikes. He looks like a rabbi, which he quite well could be. The other guys actually look like academics, but say GO, and they dont act so any longer. So everything was very peaceful for some twenty minutes, then the lights went out, and they poured out tons of stage ice, which created a mystical atmosphere, and people started shouting "Dillinger" and stuff.

Then came the first riffs, and a second later, some bloke crashed into me from the left. Before I could think "What the f*", another bloke crashed into me from the right. My glasses got warped and almost fell off. The first thing a nearsighted guy like me thinks of (from bad experiences) is "Save my glasses", so I put them in my pocket, but then I had been pushed away from my rucksack and couldnt see it any longer. But as I didnt want my Walkman to be pulped, I pulled myself together, and this time I was the one who barged in, and fortunately I found my rucksack. Did I wanna stay in that uproar? I was "Get the h* outta here", so I retreated 10 m, where the fans were jumping and shaking their arms allright, but they stayed put.

So now you're warned guys, if you ever venture into a metalcore or nu concert.

I had heard lots of rumors about Dillinger live, but this concert was over the top. All'o the guys were jumping in the air, throwing around their instruments, charging across the stage, the singer was crawling up any cord he could find, the lead guitarist was 3 m up on top'o the speakers, and a moment later on the thin board on the side of the auditorium -  just to give you guys a picture.

I wont bore you with a song list, but the titles were like Black Bubblegum and Mouth Of Ghosts (so these songs werent about orchids).

Great unique experience  *horns*

Now I just have to get my glasses adjusted  ;D


NP  Guess what ?  :D


Hey, and looks like I'm gonno be translating some travel books from Danish to English for my bread (and beer (and cd's)). Quite OK  8)

So maybe if you guys read'm you'l feel like visiting me in Cop  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-03-06, 14:29:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-06, 11:29:49
Stolen I didnt find too good. They had a lady singer who also played accordion (of all things, you know, the one where you tug and press), which Bups would have dug ... but ladies and metalcore, hm ....

What ? Ladies and metal go very well together. Isn't that true, Bluey ?  ;D

Quote
Great unique experience  *horns*

Now I just have to get my glasses adjusted  ;D

Nice and funny review  :D  Do you know they sell a thing called lens for such occasions ?  ;D

QuoteHey, and looks like I'm gonno be translating some travel books from Danish to English for my bread (and beer (and cd's)). Quite OK  8)

So maybe if you guys read'm you'l feel like visiting me in Cop 

Good news. I am always happy when friends of mine find a job because times are hard  :(

NP AC/DC - Walk all over You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-03-07, 15:11:12
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-03-06, 14:29:13
What ? Ladies and metal go very well together. Isn't that true, Bluey ?  ;D

Sure!!  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-03-07, 16:21:14
Now playing:
Genesis - From Genesis To Revelation
1. The Silent Sun

Not very much rocking... but a very pleasant song nonetheless. Nostalgic, even for me. ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-07, 17:07:37
Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-03-07, 17:29:56
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-07, 17:07:37Kino - Picture

Wow! What a good choice!
After three years this is still a cracker! Definately belongs to my all time favourites.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2008-03-08, 11:11:27
np>> Ayreon - [01011001 (2008)  #02]: Comatose (4:27)

on repeat. simply gorgeous.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-08, 17:10:41
Simple Minds - Waterfront  8)

@Peter: Very excellent choice, mate.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-08, 18:13:31
I recently made a classics CD filled with tracks that i think are the best songs there are.

On it are tracks like:

Ultravox - Vienna
Dire Straits - Private Investigations
Gary Rafferty - Baker Street
Mark & Clark Band - Grand Old Piano
Supertramp - Fool's Overture
Queen - Innuendo
Simple Minds - Belfast Child
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
Guns 'n Roses - November Rain

And lots and lots of others.

I'm right now playing Joe Jackson's Real Men.
Marvellous track.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-03-08, 23:12:07
Genesis - The Brazilian

From their much hated Invisible Touch album.
I love this instrumental song. Dunno why.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-03-08, 23:57:57
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-08, 18:13:31
I recently made a classics CD filled with tracks that i think are the best songs there are.

On it are tracks like:

Ultravox - Vienna
Dire Straits - Private Investigations
Gary Rafferty - Baker Street
Mark & Clark Band - Grand Old Piano
Supertramp - Fool's Overture
Queen - Innuendo
Simple Minds - Belfast Child
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
Guns 'n Roses - November Rain

And lots and lots of others.

I'm right now playing Joe Jackson's Real Men.
Marvellous track.  8)

Wow, somebody else here that knows and likes Joe Jackson ! He used to be my rock hero when I was a teenager. And I saw him live on the Night and Day tour. I think I was 17 and I believe it was my first concert ... and one of the best. Thanks to remind me of that, Mad !

NP - Joe Jackson : Is she really going out with him ?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RWyFX3UO_E


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2008-03-09, 10:47:17
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-03-08, 23:57:57
Wow, somebody else here that knows and likes Joe Jackson ! He used to be my rock hero when I was a teenager. And I saw him live on the Night and Day tour. I think I was 17 and I believe it was my first concert ... and one of the best. Thanks to remind me of that, Mad !

I was a big Joe Jackson fan too.  In fact, I think I saw him on that same tour.  It was a great but strange concert -- I'm not sure if he it did it that way on the whole tour or just this one show: it was at a fairly small outdoor venue on a pier in New York.  His band included a bass but no regular guitar, and they did Is She Really Going Out With Him a capella.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-09, 21:02:51
Well to be honest i wouldn't call myself a fan of him but there are two songs i really like and Manatee just mentioned the other one.  :D
Real Man is high upon my chill-on-my-spine-list.  8)

NP> Just finished Galleon's From Land To Ocean but now...

Dream Theater - Scarred  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-03-10, 10:16:00
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2008-03-09, 10:47:17
I was a big Joe Jackson fan too.  In fact, I think I saw him on that same tour.  It was a great but strange concert -- I'm not sure if he it did it that way on the whole tour or just this one show: it was at a fairly small outdoor venue on a pier in New York.  His band included a bass but no regular guitar, and they did Is She Really Going Out With Him a capella.

True, no guitar on this tour. And one a capella version of Is She really going out with Him. I recommend you (and everybody else) the excellent triple CD Live 1980/86, including three versions of ISRGOWH : one electric, one acoustic and one a capella. In fact, I am going to order it myself since I only have it on vinyl.

NP Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons   *horns*

I hope you have this one, Nicky. And it's not on your list, PH. Tss, tss ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 11:42:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-03-10, 10:16:00
NP Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons   *horns*

I hope you have this one, Nicky.

Yes, I do, Bups. Bought it ½ year ago. Like it a lot, but not as much as the post-Scenes albums. Guess I'm a heeeeaaaavy guy  ;D

Apropos, we had some yoga at my course this morning. It might help me shed a coupl'o kilos  :D


Played this morning:  Back to Kamelot mode. This guys really do it for me. They have some real interesting themes too, stuff like contacts with the other side, mediumism, karma, death - man, real profound guys !

You guys should look more at lyrics. Bands like Arena, DT, Kamelot, Tool, and Ten have some real mind-boggling stuff there !  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 14:11:50
NP -> ARENA - Riding The Tide (live!)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 16:02:41
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-03-10, 10:16:00And A Change Of Season from Dream Theater is not on your list, PH. Tss, tss ...
You're right. I see it more as a live album, so I'll try to get the studio albums first, and then I'll buy A Change Of Seasons. The song is said to be brilliant.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 11:42:15Apropos, we had some yoga at my course this morning. It might help me shed a coupl'o kilos  :D
Yoga? Why did you had yoga? Or do you mean yoghurt? :D

And what course? I asked this earlier, but you didn't answer it...

TELL ME!!!  >:(

;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 11:42:15They have some real interesting themes too, stuff like contacts with the other side, mediumism, karma, death - man, real profound guys!
You think so? ::) What's so profound about it? There's nothing really clever about talking about contacts with the other side, mediumism, karma or death. It depends on what you have to say about it. And often I have to admit that I don't approve of the views of many of the artists.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 11:42:15You guys should look more at lyrics. Bands like Arena, DT, Kamelot, Tool, and Ten have some real mind-boggling stuff there!  ;)

Sometimes it's really mind-boggling because I can't figure out what their intentions are. I'm sorry to say this again but: DT contains at least three (self-proclaimed) christians, but their lyrics are very vague and can be explained in many ways, just how you want it to be...
You are christian and you like DT? Then DT has some nice christian lyrics.
You are atheist and you like DT? Then DT has some nice atheistic lyrics.
You are buddhist and you like DT? Then DT has some nice buddhist lyrics.
Their intentions are not clear.
I must say that I find that very difficult... :(


Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 14:11:50NP -> ARENA - Riding The Tide (live!)  *horns*

??? Where did you get that?



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:19:55
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 16:02:41
??? Where did you get that?

-Paco
Straight from the horse's mouth, I'd say.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 16:02:41
Yoga? Why did you had yoga? Or do you mean yoghurt? :D

Well, Paxi, yoga may hurt a bit, but nothing compared to yoghurt, although I like it in tzaziki and over my spiced curries  :D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 16:02:41
And what course? I asked this earlier, but you didn't answer it...

How about reading my posts for a change ?

;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 16:02:41
There's nothing really clever about talking about contacts with the other side, mediumism, karma or death. It depends on what you have to say about it. And often I have to admit that I don't approve of the views of many of the artists.
I must say that I find that very difficult... :(

OK, my little sophist, you're talkin on a very speculative basis. The groups I mentioned embrace some of the most intelligent and learned musicians in the world. Tellya, they sure aint gonna waste our time with banal or useless lyrics.

If you fall over some perplexing lyrics by any of these groups, I'm willing to discuss it with you, but I dont see any sense in discussing this matter on a speculative basis  :)

I'm on the lookout for any lyrics that intrigue me and stimulate my imagination, barring anti-Christian and nihilistic texts.

As I'm interested in other religions too, I have no problems with lyrics inspired by e.g. the Vedas or Mosaic traditions.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32Well, Paxi, yoga may hurt a bit, but nothing compared to yoghurt, although I like it in tzaziki and over my spiced curries  :D
Ah ok. So why yoga? The doctor thought that excersise would do you good? ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32How about reading my posts for a change ?

;D
Yeah yeah.... Now just tell me, because you know as good as I do, that I'm too lazy for that! ;D Besides, the search engine doesn't want me to.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32OK, my little sophist, you're talkin on a very speculative basis.
I had to look those two words up... But I don't see what's so speculative about that...


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32The groups I mentioned embrace some of the most intelligent and learned musicians in the world. Tellya, they sure aint gonna waste our time with banal or useless lyrics.
I'm not gonna argue with you about whether they're intelligent and learned musicians, because I can only agree! I even agree about the lyrics. They ARE clever, they surely are NOT banal or useless. But what I was trying to say is that no matter how clever you write your lyrics, when you write them about contacts with the other side (http://www.creationists.org/spirits.html), mediumism (http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/occult.html), karma (http://www.gotquestions.org/karma.html) or death, you can either go right or wrong. Don't you agree, Nicky?
Thinking about the same subject doesn't mean thinking the right way...


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32If you fall over some perplexing lyrics by any of these groups, I'm willing to discuss it with you, but I dont see any sense in discussing this matter on a speculative basis  :)
That reminds me about the lyrics of In The Presence Of Enemies (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1105.msg25360#msg25360). Have you already made an opinion about what this song is about? And what to say about the influence they took it from?


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32I'm on the lookout for any lyrics that intrigue me and stimulate my imagination, barring anti-Christian and nihilistic texts.
The problem is that it's sometimes very hidden.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:35:32As I'm interested in other religions too, I have no problems with lyrics inspired by e.g. the Vedas or Mosaic traditions.
I'm also very interested in other religions. Just like you, I even don't have problems with lyrics inspired by the Vedas or Mosaic (or any other) tradition per se. Sometimes two religions come very close to each other on some levels. (Be nice to each other (humanism, Vedas) But often it's against what I believe... (reincarnation (Scenes From A Memory?)) And for me that's where it stops. After I found out about RPWL's influences (Vedas) I didn't listen to World Through My Eyes anymore... Strange enough, I don't feel the desire to...
To be honest, I have the same with Dream Theater's latest...


But there's still plenty of good music left!
Threshold, Neal Morse, Arena, Spock's Beard...

In fact, I'm listening to Threshold right now (back on topic):
Subsurface
7. Flags And Footprints


-Paco


PS: Nicky, next time, perhaps, it's a good idea to save these kind of conversations for a PM. This is a Now Playing Thread after all. :P And I'm not sure if people like it when we discuss these topics in the open. :-[
So hopefully this will be the last long off topic post of me here. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:16:18
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 19:19:55
Straight from the horse's mouth, I'd say.  ;D

What I meant was, I'm watching someone playing it...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:19:19
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:16:18What I meant was, I'm watching someone playing it...

A tribute band?
Or do you mean that Arena came over to your house? ;D

Tell us! Earlier you also told us that you had seen footage of the Caamora DVD (or am I mixing things up now?).


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:23:11
Nope, you're not mixing up anything, Paco.

Well, I guess it pays to have good connections!  :D
(Now I've got you confused, huh?)  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:24:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:19:19
Or do you mean that Arena came over to your house? ;D
- I wish...! I've invited them several times, but so far without success.  :(
I guess if that ever happens, I'll invite all you guys and throw a big ARENA party!!  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:40:49
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:23:11(Now I've got you confused, huh?)  ;)

Yeah ofcourse.
C'mon, don't tease us like that. We're one big happy family, right?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-03-10, 23:03:19
Fish - 13th star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 23:15:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 22:40:49
Yeah ofcourse.
C'mon, don't tease us like that. We're one big happy family, right?
Not sure I'm supposed to tell...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 03:43:00
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
Ah ok. So why yoga? The doctor thought that excersise would do you good? ;D

It's actually not that complicated: One of the teachers at our course is trained in hatha yoga. He's really good btw  :)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
Yeah yeah.... Now just tell me, because you know as good as I do, that I'm too lazy for that! ;D Besides, the search engine doesn't want me to.

Login - Click "Nicky007" - Click "Last posts by this person" (ca. Post 20 backward)

Now if you continue to f.a. with this, I'm gonno get Cap to quarantaine you, Pixi  8)

;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
... what I was trying to say is that no matter how clever you write your lyrics, when you write them about contacts with the other side (http://www.creationists.org/spirits.html), mediumism (http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/occult.html), karma (http://www.gotquestions.org/karma.html) or death, you can either go right or wrong. Don't you agree, Nicky?
Thinking about the same subject doesn't mean thinking the right way...

I'm not gonno discuss with you whether Shakespeare, Goethe, and Milton think the "right way", because that's what we're talkin bout here, Paco:  Kamelot's, SyX's, and the other great band's lyrics are inspired by and based on the classic works by these great thinkers.

I think rather that we should use this inspiration from Kamelot & Co. to seek up the Faust dramas, Milton's Paradise Lost, etc.

All the stuck-up conservatives are accusing us of being pubertarians .... but we're changing that, aint we, Paxi ?


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
But often it's against what I believe .... reincarnation (Scenes From A Memory)

The idea of reincarnation is deeply lodged in the Greek-Roman-Christian culture. You find it discussed explicitly by i.a. Pythagoras, Platon, Kant, Goethe, Wagner, and even our dear Danish Grundtvig.


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:18:33
That reminds me about the lyrics of In The Presence Of Enemies. Have you already made an opinion about what this song is about? And what to say about the influence they took it from?

You'l have to still wait a while with getting my take on that song, as it still evades me  ???



NP  Kamelot:  Black Halo  *horns*

Just in case you guys dont know, this one is inspired by Goethe's Faust  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-11, 07:57:54
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 23:15:43Not sure I'm supposed to tell...

Hey, we're all the same. We're forummembers, we deserve the first and the best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-11, 08:01:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 03:43:00The idea of reincarnation is deeply lodged in the Greek-Roman-Christian culture. You find it discussed explicitly by i.a. Pythagoras, Platon, Kant, Goethe, Wagner, and even our dear Danish Grundtvig.

I'm very interested.

I always thought that when you're dead, you don't come back on earth again...
And the people you mention can all be great thinkers, but I don't find the word "reincarnation" in my bible.

Can you send me a PM about it? ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 10:14:59
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-11, 08:01:29
I don't find the word "reincarnation" in my bible.

You have the example of Elias -> John, which some people interpret as a case of reinc, but true, that's about it. But then we must remember that the Bible is not an encyclopedia.

You can do some searching on the net yourself, Paco. E.g. google "reincarnation Pythagoras".

You'l find another interesting thing about Pythagoras: He was a vegetarian - 2500 years ago !


Apropos:

NP  Kamelot:  Karma

Let's see. Kamelot's albums require a lot to get into.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-11, 11:21:00
NP Spock's Beard - At the End of the Day

Great epic.

Sorry to make it so short, PH and Nicky  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-03-11, 11:58:51
Helloween - Gambling with the devil

Another brilliant album from Andi Deris' band. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-11, 12:24:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 10:14:59You have the example of Elias -> John, which some people interpret as a case of reinc, but true, that's about it. But then we must remember that the Bible is not an encyclopedia.
That's no reincarnation. Elias didn't die (2 Kings 2).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 10:14:59You can do some searching on the net yourself, Paco. E.g. google "reincarnation Pythagoras".
What animal were you in your former life?
A pig, a sheep or a dog? :D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 10:14:59You'l find another interesting thing about Pythagoras: He was a vegetarian - 2500 years ago!
Ah now I get it. You were Pythagoras in your former life. ;D


Pink Floyd - Animals
4. Sheep


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-11, 14:55:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-11, 12:24:00
What animal were you in your former life?
A pig, a sheep or a dog? :D

I was a wolf, and I gobbled you up, Paco, dont you remember ?

The effect on my digestive system was such that I decided to become vegetarian for good  :o

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-03-11, 23:40:54
Avantasia - The scarecrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-03-12, 18:52:51
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-03-12, 19:01:13
Emperor: Battle For Dune CD2 Harkonnen (by David Arkenstone)
6. Unstoppable

I ripped this soundtrack straight from the game, and it's good! ;D
Very nice gloomy melodic rock/metal.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-03-12, 22:20:33
Rush - Snakes and arrows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-13, 07:17:53
NP  Chris Cornell:  Steel Rain  (on repeat)

Man, what a gripping song  *horns*

Euphoria Morning and Twilight Chronicles are two rock masterpieces that most of you guys havent yet discovered. Guys this is great stuff, obvious feed for Arena fans (more than Ire Works, I'l admit)  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:07:00
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:09:49
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-03-11, 11:58:51
Helloween - Gambling with the devil

Another brilliant album from Andi Deris' band. ;)
Ah, someone else who knows Andi Deris! And - more important - who likes his music!! I am not alone!  *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:12:10
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-03-11, 23:40:54
Avantasia - The scarecrow
Uuuh, more good music - Deenfan, you rule!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:15:55
NP -> Queensryche - 'Silent Lucidity'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:21:28
NP -> Evanescence - 'Good enough'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:28:04
Wow! :o

It seems you don't know the art of multiquoting. ;D


Now playing:
Emperor: Battle For Dune CD2 Harkonnen (by David Arkenstone)
12. Victory Is Inevitable

Sooo cool music! ;D Adrenaline pumping. ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:41:02
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:28:04
Wow! :o

It seems you don't know the art of multiquoting. ;D

-Paco

I do... I'm just lazy...!  ;)


NP -> Pamela Moore - 'Eyes Wide Open'  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 20:12:19
NP -> Caamora - 'The Veil'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-13, 22:59:24
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 20:12:19
NP -> Caamora - 'The Veil'

You keep teasing us all the time...

Emperor: Battle For Dune CD2 Ordos (by Jarrid Mendelson)
5. Executronic

Hehehehe ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 23:31:47
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-03-13, 22:59:24
You keep teasing us all the time...
Not really... I'm just updating my MySpace site and listen to all the music while I add friends... so if you go there http://www.myspace.com/caamorauk   (http://www.myspace.com/caamorauk) you can listen to this too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-03-14, 15:05:22
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:09:49
Ah, someone else who knows Andi Deris! And - more important - who likes his music!! I am not alone!  *horns*

;D

Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-13, 19:12:10
Uuuh, more good music - Deenfan, you rule!

;) People (especially the KiskePumpkins) tend to forget that they had given up on the band after the steep tumble (according to the same people) that was the "Pink Chameleon" period, and that everyone rejoiced when "Master of the rings" came out. I like all their albums, though I have a bit more trouble with the really old stuff - and I adore towards worship the last SIX albums in a row!! -And that has something to do with song writing. Who's the world's three best song writers?

Björn and Benny (both of ABBA) and Andi. Further down the list we have Lennon, McCartney, Simon, Garfunkel... You get the picture. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-14, 17:28:10
The Gathering - Nighttime Birds

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-03-14, 18:24:28
The Codex - The codex

I am wary of the plastic/conveyour belt aspect of this Magnus Karlsson dude that Frontiers has hired as an "in-house" song writer, spewing out new product from more or less manufactured outfits (Allen/Lande, Starbreaker... a bunch, really). But I can't help enjoying this album. Truly enjoyable songs. I am happy that I only own Starbreaker already, so I am not that bothered by the recognizability of his formulaic song construction.

Great work from Mark Boals, as always. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-03-14, 19:47:18
Just finished: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts

now playing the purchase that (finally!!) arrived today:

The Reasoning - Awakening

5. One Secret Shame
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-15, 11:08:34
NP  Aghora:  Formless

Great stuff guys. I would describe it in short as Vedic metal prog with female vocals. Very special and original  *horns*

Aghora have arisen out of the fertile Florida breeding ground. They'v made two albums. Both are super.

I'v been listening to Formless off and on during the past year. Now it's really getting under my skin.

Looks like I'l have to add Aghora to my pantheon.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2008-03-15, 12:51:31
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-03-14, 15:05:22
;) People (especially the KiskePumpkins) tend to forget that they had given up on the band after the steep tumble (according to the same people) that was the "Pink Chameleon" period, and that everyone rejoiced when "Master of the rings" came out. I like all their albums, though I have a bit more trouble with the really old stuff - and I adore towards worship the last SIX albums in a row!! -And that has something to do with song writing. Who's the world's three best song writers?

Björn and Benny (both of ABBA) and Andi. Further down the list we have Lennon, McCartney, Simon, Garfunkel... You get the picture. 8)

Ah - good to see that Andi is rated higher than all these boring old guys! ;)
So I guess you're familiar with Andi's former band (PC69) too? (They're one of my favourite bands!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-15, 20:11:05
NP  Kamelot:  One Cold Winter's Night

My birthday present to myself. Got this double live album for 100 Skr (ca. 10 Euro) in a Malmö CD-store. Man, people around here simply dont know what's good - well, fortunate for my purse.

This album is sooo good  *horns*

Khan back in Oslo with his supergroup - can you imagine how freaked the audience is by this ?  - and me too  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-15, 20:21:26
Kamelot are great, and similar to Arena in that every new album seem to be better than the previous one (both with the possible exception of the latest).

@ bluepony: Yes, I loved PC'69 from when I first heard the song "Take those tears"...  I'm gonna search this forum now... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 15:24:32
NP  Kamelot:  This Pain  (on Black Halo)  (on repeat)

Killer song, man  *horns*

It's real quiet in the Room today. Is everyone recovering from my birthday party ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-17, 16:12:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 15:24:32It's real quiet in the Room today. Is everyone recovering from my birthday party ?  ;D

Today I have been pollarding trees with a class (as you know I'm a stagiaire on a VMBO (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Netherlands)). It was heavy but very rewarding. I had a great day. I'm sooooooooo tired, but the children were fantastic!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-17, 16:28:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 15:24:32
NP  Kamelot:  This Pain  (on Black Halo)  (on repeat)

Killer song, man  *horns*

It's real quiet in the Room today. Is everyone recovering from my birthday party ?  ;D

Nicky.

So everyone was invited and arrived....but me?????????  :o

How rude.  >:(

;)

NP> nothing yet.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-17, 21:01:33
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-15, 20:21:26
Kamelot are great, and similar to Arena in that every new album seem to be better than the previous one (both with the possible exception of the latest).

@ bluepony: Yes, I loved PC'69 from when I first heard the song "Take those tears"...  I'm gonna search this forum now... ;)

Your musical taste is excellent, Deenfan!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 22:50:17
Yeah, except I just dont understand why nobody around here makes any effort with Ghost Opera, and barely with Systematic Chaos - some sorta roomie fallback ?

Man, you got two insanely ingenious albums on the one side, and a bunch of guys who claim they're proggies on the other, and the twain just dont meet !


NP  Ghost Opera  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2008-03-18, 00:11:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 22:50:17
...why nobody around here makes any effort with Ghost Opera...

As I found Black Halo quite exciting, I took this remark as a reason for trying Ghost Opera now. And after taking a -rather quick- listen, I say that this album lacks the former brilliance. The melodies make the impression like someone was desperately trying to write something interesting. Musicianship- and prduction-wise this is surely a good one. -> Ablage P (which is a german joke, meaning: off into the bin with it)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-18, 08:14:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 22:50:17Yeah, except I just dont understand why nobody around here makes any effort with Ghost Opera, and barely with Systematic Chaos - some sorta roomie fallback ?

You know... there's just so much PROGRESSIVE music out there, that I don't feel the need to listen endlessly to the bands you mentioned. ;)

Nah, to tell you the truth, I'm really a discoverer, I love to get my hands on a new fresh band (or an old fresh band that noone has heard of) rather than listening to the bands that are "settled".

Now Playing:
Hidria Spacefolk - Balansia
5. Pako Originaux

;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 09:21:05
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-03-18, 00:11:32
As I found Black Halo quite exciting, I took this remark as a reason for trying Ghost Opera now.

Nice you tried, Cap  :)

Hm, strange .... I just find that the moods Solitaire --> Rule The World are sooo fabulous, and the pulse in Rule is mesmerising; I cant sit still when I hear it. And Human Stain and Blücher are terrific. I'l admit that the album loses a bit toward the end, but even that part is still very good.

Dunno, maybe Ghost is just too over-the-top for you guys - needs a crazy mind like mine  ;D

I'm simply floored by Ghost (and Systematic Chaos). This music is some of the greatest that I'v heard in my loooooooooooooong life. And I'm also stunned by the lyrics.

Well, the reason I'm ranting about all this is cause I like you guys and respect you (even going as far as "loving" Paco iss) :)

With other people I'v stopped trying.


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-18, 08:14:31
5. Pako Originaux

Aha, dat's it !  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-18, 17:04:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 09:21:05Well, the reason I'm ranting about all this is cause I like you guys and respect you (even going as far as "loving" Paco iss) :)
Great man!

Did you get my PM, Nicky?
I'm really curious to know what you think of it.

On topic:
Neal Morse - One
6. Help Me - The Spirit And The Flesh

Sooooo striking.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-18, 17:05:08
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-03-18, 00:11:32
As I found Black Halo quite exciting, I took this remark as a reason for trying Ghost Opera now. And after taking a -rather quick- listen, I say that this album lacks the former brilliance. The melodies make the impression like someone was desperately trying to write something interesting. Musicianship- and prduction-wise this is surely a good one. -> Ablage P (which is a german joke, meaning: off into the bin with it)

I couldn't have said it better.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:44:21
The Reasoning - Awakening

1. Awakening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:46:48
Alice In Chains - MTV Unplugged

Usually i'm not really fond of Unplugged albums/songs but this one is rather good. Very good.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:54:45
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:46:48Alice In Chains - MTV Unplugged

Usually i'm not really fond of Unplugged albums/songs but this one is rather good. Very good.  8)
What about Threshold's unplugged albums?
I think they are really good, and can be used on birthday parties with non-proggy family/friends.


Hidria Spacefolk - Symetria
4. Flora/Fauna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-18, 19:37:49
Nicky, although I like Kamelot, I haven't listened to Ghost Opera that much and I really don't know why. So therefore I'm actually trying right now....so far it's sounding *horns*

NP: Kamelot - Rule The World

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-03-18, 19:39:30
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-03-18, 20:51:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-17, 22:50:17
... and a bunch of guys who claim they're proggies on the other ...
Wait a moment - I never said I was a proggie!!




;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-18, 19:37:49
Nicky, although I like Kamelot, I haven't listened to Ghost Opera that much and I really don't know why. So therefore I'm actually trying right now....so far it's sounding *horns*

Tom, it's funny that you and I are the only roomies who have good taste in music !

[/teasing mode]  ;D

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-18, 19:37:49
... and I really don't know why.

Hm .... hm .... I cant either come up with any sensible reason, Tom  :D


NP  Kamelot:  One Cold Winter's Night

This album has harvested eight 5-star reviews, one 4-star review, and nothing less, on Amazon. I'v never before seen such glowing enthusiasm on Amazon. I'd also say that if any album deserves it, this one does. Rarely has Khan (or any singer) sounded so good. And the usually reserved Thomas Youngblood sent some shivering riffs into the ether  *horns*


Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-03-18, 20:51:13
Wait a moment - I never said I was a proggie!!

You're a Zuckerproggie, Bluey !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-19, 00:44:15
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:46:48
Alice In Chains - MTV Unplugged

Usually i'm not really fond of Unplugged albums/songs but this one is rather good. Very good.  8)

Layne got his act together one last time and gave us an hour of magic. God bless this Genius, who suffered so much on Earth  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 09:03:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22You're a Zuckerproggie, Bluey !

A suckerproggie!

-Paco ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-19, 18:50:47
NP  Kamelot:  The Black Halo  *horns*

It's become clear to me that the whole discussion of which is the better, Halo or Ghost, is rather dumb - yeah, really - because they're actually quite similar musically, although the themes are quite different, musically more similar than e.g. Contagion and Pepper, or Octavarium and Systematic.

Aint that right, Tom ?

So there it is guys  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-03-19, 19:36:47
Arena - Songs from the lions cage

Solomon  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 19:37:02
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-18, 18:54:45
What about Threshold's unplugged albums?
I think they are really good, and can be used on birthday parties with non-proggy family/friends.



I didn't even know that they have one or two.  :-\

For parties these kind of albums can be useful, no question about that but overall i must say that i find acoustic albums somewhat boring.
For instance, Golden Earring ( and this might hurt a few) released two unplugged albums a couple of years ago called Naked and Naked II (come to think of it, i even think they did a Naked III) and everyone were crazy about these albums but they did zip for me. Sure, nice songs  but overall no classics to me.  :-\

NP> The Watch - Vacuum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:18:25
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (soundtrack)
18. Night Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:50:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22
You're a Zuckerproggie, Bluey !
Nicky - was that a compliment?! :o  Now how did that happen? Are you feeling OK?! Should we call a doctor for you!?  ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 09:03:37
A suckerproggie!
Easy there, Paco - it's way too early for dirty talk!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:52:16
 :D

01011001 blasting in my ears *horns*

"Iiiiiiiiii'm loooosing my reeeeaaaason to liiiiiive" 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:52:35
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

After that: A Mind Besides Itself

After that: In The Presence Of Enemies

After that: Octavarium

AFter that: I'll go to bed.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:55:55
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:52:35
AFter that: I'll go to bed.  ;) ;D

Well, then sleep well - and sweet dreams of apples!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:58:26
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:55:55
Well, then sleep well - and sweet dreams of apples!  ;D

No offence to our very own Apple-man but i doubt that will happen.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:58:43
Stop abusing my name! :D I'm very sensitive about my apples :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:01:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:58:43
Stop abusing my name! :D I'm very sensitive about my apples :-[
:D
LOL!

Sorry, can't help it, Appy, but now I am getting certain ideas... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:03:19
Apples, Gotthard...

How more off topic can this be?  ::) :P ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:04:53
Well... depends on what you think of when you hear "play" I guess!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:08:13
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:01:01

:D
LOL!

Sorry, can't help it, Appy, but now I am getting certain ideas... ;D
Hmm, enticing ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:08:47
- no comment! -  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:12:59
You are wise ;D

Now playing this: http://64.246.26.61/flash/bubbles.swf

Bubbles is addictive, but soooo fun :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:16:08
I used to have something similar with penguines... used to play it for hours!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:18:59
Ah, the Yeti smacking the penguin game, with or without spiky bat and landmines... Ah, the good ol' days... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:22:00
Nope, penguines living in a world of ice, shooting marbles to the ceiling (same principle as this game) - I think it was even called "Bubbles" - only difference is that it was for Linux.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:27:49
Yes, there are many variations to bubbles. I like this one, because it's easy :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:28:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-19, 18:50:47
NP  Kamelot:  The Black Halo  *horns*

It's become clear to me that the whole discussion of which is the better, Halo or Ghost, is rather dumb - yeah, really - because they're actually quite similar musically, although the themes are quite different, musically more similar than e.g. Contagion and Pepper, or Octavarium and Systematic.

Aint that right, Tom ?

Yep, that's right Nick! I've been playing Ghost Opera a lot yesterday and today and I love it. Great mix of (very) heavy music with classical influences! And sooooo melodic!!!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22
Tom, it's funny that you and I are the only roomies who have good taste in music !

Indeed, and I really can't help but wonder why that is...Oh well, at least we're enjoying some great music. Music that our fellow forumers simply cannot comprehend! ;D And now I'm gonna run and hide for a while... ;)

NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:29:48
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:27:49
Yes, there are many variations to bubbles. I like this one, because it's easy :D

... and not addictive at all! ...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:51:49
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:12:59

Now playing this: http://64.246.26.61/flash/bubbles.swf


Hehe, cool game.  ;D

NP> StrangeFish- Fortune Telling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:52:33
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:03:19Apples, Gotthard...

How more off topic can this be?  ::) :P ;D

Did his apples got hard?

I can't believe I'm participating in this...


About the bubbles, it reminds me: does anybody know the MSX game "Bubble Bobble"?
Two little dragons, jumping on bubbles and shooting bubbles to catch their enemies and turning them into bananas, apples and other fruit?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 09:08:52
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:52:33
I can't believe I'm participating in this ....

I can't either, Paco. Your speciality is a*s  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-03-20, 13:48:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22
Tom, it's funny that you and I are the only roomies who have good taste in music !


Er....... I've got 6 Kamelot albums on the shelf just above my head and I like them ALL. I also like Systematic Chaos  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 13:57:35
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2008-03-20, 13:48:03
Er....... I've got 6 Kamelot albums on the shelf just above my head and I like them ALL. I also like Systematic Chaos  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom left out a bit ... but OK, Welcome to the club, Johnnie. Great to have you in TSRKFC  :)

I'm completely gone with Kamelot, so DT gotta bring a good case ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-03-20, 16:41:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-18, 23:41:22
Tom, it's funny that you and I are the only roomies who have good taste in music !

[/teasing mode]  ;D



:'(

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-20, 17:20:17
Really... we should throw Nicky out of the room.

Ayreon - 01011001
CD2: Earth
2. Waking Dreams


Wow... Anneke really has a beautiful voice! I'm in love with her singing! :-*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-03-20, 17:24:01
Hehe, me too.  ;D

Playing Zero One that is.  ;)

Anneke's voice is indeed one of the best female singers i know.  :)

Oh, btw> Comatose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-03-20, 18:49:10
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2008-03-20, 13:48:03
Er....... I've got 6 Kamelot albums on the shelf just above my head and I like them ALL. I also like Systematic Chaos  *horns* *horns* *horns*
I own 'The Black Halo' and 'Gost Opera', they rock  *horns*.

np: Sieges Even - Paramount

5. Where our shadows sleep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 19:15:58
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-03-20, 18:49:10
I own 'The Black Halo' and 'Gost Opera', they rock  *horns*.

np: Sieges Even - Paramount

OK Teunis, you're also Welcome in our club, on the condition that you in the future spell Ghost right  ;)

Wiki-Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 19:17:15
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-03-20, 17:20:17
Really... we should throw Nicky out of the room.

I veto that  8)

;D


NP  Kamelot:  Some wierd Frenchie stuff, Ne Pleure Pas, hidden as a "bonus" long after the last proper track on Karma. OK, kudos to Khan: He sings fabulously in French, and I cant hear any accent. Can you, Bups ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-03-20, 20:20:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 19:15:58
OK Teunis, you're also Welcome in our club, on the condition that you in the future spell Ghost right  ;)

Wiki-Nicky.
Mieren.....  ;D. Okay, I'll remember, typing too fast  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-20, 21:00:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:52:33
Did his apples got hard?
How am I supposed to know?!?  ;D

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-03-19, 21:52:33
I can't believe I'm participating in this...
Neither can I... I thought better of you, Paco!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2008-03-20, 21:19:30
What have we done...

The only hope I have, is that Clive will read all this and turn it all into the biggest EPIC album ever :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-03-20, 21:21:18
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2008-03-20, 21:19:30
What have we done...

The only hope I have, is that Clive will read all this and turn it all into the biggest EPIC album ever :D
Should I tip him off?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-03-20, 23:12:02
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-19, 20:52:35
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

After that: A Mind Besides Itself

After that: In The Presence Of Enemies

After that: Octavarium

AFter that: I'll go to bed.  ;) ;D

All knackered and disillusioned, no doubt... ::)

;D Sorry!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-03-21, 14:51:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-20, 19:17:15
NP  Kamelot:  Some wierd Frenchie stuff, Ne Pleure Pas, hidden as a "bonus" long after the last proper track on Karma. OK, kudos to Khan: He sings fabulously in French, and I cant hear any accent. Can you, Bups ?  :D

Nicky.

Hum, no but I don't have this album so ...  :-X  ;D

NP Magenta - Children of the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-03-21, 16:22:26
Magnum - The eleventh hour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 16:49:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-03-21, 14:51:39
Hum, no but I don't have this album so ...  :-X  ;D

OK, so there's no accent in his French silence (a koan)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 17:18:18
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-03-20, 23:12:02
All knackered and disillusioned, no doubt... ::)

;D Sorry!

Hehe.  ;D

NP> Jan smit.  :'( :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 18:54:23
Phew, no one saw that one.  ::) ;D

NP> The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book

A standard Tangent album this is. Lots and lots of retro-moments, the proggy-seventies was clearly an inspiration-topic for the Tangents.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:11:15
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 18:54:23
Phew, no one saw that one.  ::) ;D

I saw it but couldnt read it, Mad  :'(


NP  Kamelot:  Karma  (on One Cold Winter''s Night)

(Just to rectify the deficiency)  ;D

This one rocks  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:20:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:11:15
I saw it but couldnt read it, Mad  :'(

You didn't miss much, Nicky. I can assure you that.  :D


QuoteNP  Kamelot:  Karma  (on One Cold Winter''s Night)

(Just to rectify the deficiency)  ;D

This one rocks  *horns*

Nicky.

Indeed a helluva song this one and a pretty decent live album.
Have you heard the suite- Elizabeth?
That one is truly amazing.

Such a missed opportunity that Ghost Opera lacks these kind of songs.  :P ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:24:28
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 18:54:23Phew, no one saw that one.  ::) ;D

Which one?

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 17:18:18NP> Jan smit.  :'( :-[

Oh that one... Yeah... Well, I don't have time to insult you at this moment because I have to make a compliment:

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 18:54:23NP> The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book

A standard Tangent album this is. Lots and lots of retro-moments, the proggy-seventies was clearly an inspiration-topic for the Tangents.  :)

Nice one Maddox! I'm planning to buy this one! I hoped to win this with the DPRP competition but I didn't win! >:(
Me and my bad luck... ;)
Did you get the special novel edition? And is the book better than the music?


Nicky, can you give me a sign of what you liked about my PM to you?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:25:23
I'm listening to The Black Halo by Kamelot for the first time right now and while being only 4 songs in, I am absolutely floored! :o I think I will like this one a bit better than Ghost Opera, but I guess only time will tell...

NP: Kamelot - Soul Society  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:29:29
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:24:28

Nice one Maddox! I'm planning to buy this one! I hoped to win this with the DPRP competition but I didn't win! >:(

Well that's the reason why i waited so long to buy it but i didn't win either.  :(

QuoteMe and my bad luck... ;)

:P

QuoteDid you get the special novel edition? And is the book better than the music?



Yep i did but i can't tell you if the book is better than the music since i obviously haven't had the time to read it yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:31:53
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:24:28
Nicky, can you give me a sign of what you liked about my PM to you?

No, cause my honeymoon with Kamelot aint over yet  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:34:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:25:23
I think I will like this one a bit better than Ghost Opera ....

NO  Tom

Nicky (shuddering).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:38:09
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:20:12
Have you heard the suite- Elizabeth?
That one is truly amazing.

Whaddaya think ?   ::)

However, it's not one of my faves.


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:20:12
Such a missed opportunity that Ghost Opera lacks these kind of songs.  :P ;)

NO  Mad

Nicky (shuddering even more).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:53:47
WinterStrain - Return to the Mirror - Family Secret

Ok, I want to know what other roomy (besides Deen and myself) owns that album. Because if you like prog rock, and a distinctive sound, you'll LOVE this album. And it helps to know that the drummer is a fantastic and funny chap from this forum.

Here (http://www.winterstrain.com/html/links.html) you can find links to stores where you can order the album.
And the best news is: There's a second album on it's way *ola*

[/shameless plug] ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 20:05:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:34:17
NO  Tom

Nicky (shuddering).

I'm sorry to say but he's quite right about that.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-21, 20:06:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:38:09


NO  Mad

Nicky (shuddering even more).



;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-22, 14:49:55
Magnum - Breath of life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-22, 14:52:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:53:47
WinterStrain - Return to the Mirror - Family Secret

(...) And it helps to know that the drummer is a fantastic and funny chap from this forum.

...who just LOOOVES Dream Theater!! :D (Mostly the first two or three albums, but still...) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2008-03-22, 16:03:31
NP -> Caamora - "Closer"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2008-03-22, 16:12:18
And NOW playing: Caamora -> Embrace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 16:25:33
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book

Well if it isn't as good as the book, the book must be a best-seller then because i really, really like this album.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2008-03-22, 16:26:11
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 16:25:33
Well if it isn't as good as the book, the book must be a best-seller then because i really, really like this album.  :D

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-03-22, 17:55:30
Today I played Genesis - "Selling England By The Pound", and once again I was gripped by the fact that this is absolutely timeless music. 35 years ago, the band released this album and today a boy with just 20 years earth experience probably enjoys it with the same amount of enjoyment as one would 35 years ago. How is it ever possible that it sounds still as brilliant as it was supposed to be back then...?
Only listen to the song Cinema Show, pure brilliance. I always make a little dance when the instrumental part kicks in. The hair on my arms and neck are pointing towards heaven when the adrenaline is pumping through every part of my body. My eyes full of tears, because of the beauty my ears are hearing. When the song calms down I go back to my seat (still sweating of excitement!), just in time to hear the relatively boring Aisle of Plenty.

Anyway Motions Of Desire from Magic Pie is playing now.
Great too!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-03-22, 21:01:47
Today:
Gazpacho - Night
Wetton & Downes - ICON II (Rubicon)
Ghost Circus - Across the Line

and: Caamora - She (Live DVD)

love it  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 22:20:33
Dream Theater - Awake

Track: [01] 6:00

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-03-22, 22:56:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-21, 19:34:17
NO  Tom

Nicky (shuddering).

Okay I'll admit it: You're right. I judged to early, after only having listened to a handful of songs...

There are a couple of gems to be found on The Black Halo but I think I like the overall feel of Ghost Opera just a little bit better. Happy now Nicky? ;)

NP: Gazpacho - Night

I'm listening to this album for the first time right now after I saw it mentioned in this thread quite a couple of times. So far it's sounding really good. I'm sitting here, just chilling out with some beer listening to this wonderful music. Ahh I almost forgot that life can be good as well!

Cheers guys! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:05:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-03-22, 22:56:48
Okay I'll admit it: You're right. I judged to early, after only having listened to a handful of songs...

There are a couple of gems to be found on The Black Halo but I think I like the overall feel of Ghost Opera just a little bit better. Happy now Nicky? ;)



How much did he pay you to say that, Tom?  ;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Tom
NP: Gazpacho - Night

I'm listening to this album for the first time right now after I saw it mentioned in this thread quite a couple of times. So far it's sounding really good. I'm sitting here, just chilling out with some beer listening to this wonderful music. Ahh I almost forgot that life can be good as well!

Cheers guys! :)

Tom


Great choice. Excellent album.
The best i've heard in a proggy 2007!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:21:18
Indeed Tom and Maddox, Night is good!

I think I'm gonna play that one as soon as I go to bed. A nice lullaby. ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:22:27
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:21:18
Indeed Tom and Maddox, Night is good!

I think I'm gonna play that one as soon as I go to bed. A nice lullaby. ;)

-Paco

If you're in need of a lullaby then put on David Gilmour's On An Island.

That definitely will put you to sleep.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:52:14
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 23:22:27
If you're in need of a lullaby then put on David Gilmour's On An Island.

That definitely will put you to sleep.  ;) ;D

Yes indeed. In a good way, that is.
Don't you think that On An Island sounds better than Pink Floyd's last album? Today I also listened to The Division Bell, but that's not really my cup of tea.
I prefer Animals or The Wall or Wish You Were Here. Three brilliant albums!

Yes Nicky, I think I'm convinced that Pinkus Floydus was an amazing band, very gifted musicians!
Although not as good as Genesis!
Genesis is... Genes is... no wait... blablabla best band ever. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-03-23, 11:54:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-22, 22:20:33
Dream Theater - Awake

Track: [01] 6:00



I haven't heard that one deliberately since 1994. It is the embodiment of everything that went wrong with DT for me. :'(

No, that's not right, not everything. It still has a brilliant lyric written by one of the most fantastic lyricists on the planet. (But that only makes everything more irritating!) He also wrote awesome lyrics for the not-good-at-all-but-rather-ugly "Lie"...  :-\ I hope you can understand how it came to pass that I lost some of the feeling for the band...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-24, 10:12:53
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-03-23, 11:54:54
I haven't heard that one deliberately since 1994. It is the embodiment of everything that went wrong with DT for me. :'(

No, that's not right, not everything. It still has a brilliant lyric written by one of the most fantastic lyricists on the planet. (But that only makes everything more irritating!) He also wrote awesome lyrics for the not-good-at-all-but-rather-ugly "Lie"...  :-\ I hope you can understand how it came to pass that I lost some of the feeling for the band...

If you mean with James' voice i'd say you're right. I have some recordings of that period and sometimes he sounds plain awful.
However i wouldn't say that they only made terrible songs since then.
Have you ever heard Scenes From A Memory? Briliant to say the least.
And maybe you should here the Demo version (official bootleg issue) of Falling Into Infinity.
That album shows how good FII could have been. I personally think you'll like it.

I do like Lie by the way.
It's all a matter of taste of course.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-24, 11:47:36
NP  Talk Talk:  The Colour Of Spring

Nice lounge music for Ms & Mr 007  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-03-24, 12:31:27
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-24, 10:12:53
If you mean with James' voice i'd say you're right. I have some recordings of that period and sometimes he sounds plain awful.
However i wouldn't say that they only made terrible songs since then.
Have you ever heard Scenes From A Memory? Briliant to say the least.
And maybe you should here the Demo version (official bootleg issue) of Falling Into Infinity.
That album shows how good FII could have been. I personally think you'll like it.

I do like Lie by the way.
It's all a matter of taste of course.  ;)

Oh, don't misunderstand. They have made excellent stuff since then, and "Scenes..." was a huge leap in the right direction. It is indeed very interesting to read about the Inifinity demo. I would be very interested in that, 'cause the production is the worst part of the album. I must sit down and write on the DT thread I made. Maybe there is indeed something to gain from it. :)

"Lie" isn't all bad, but the chorus has got a melody that could so easily have been better. That is, more melodic. Cool verses and all, of course. And brilliant lyrics! "Daybreak, at the bottom of the lake..." Magnificent. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-24, 17:38:18
NP  Aghora:  Formless

I'v listened to this album over twenty times now. It's simply unbelievable  *horns*

I just added Aghora to my list of favorite bands on my LP. This is what I wrote about Formless: "Santiago Dobles worked for years at this album. You can hear it, rarely has an album been so rich and perfect."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-24, 18:34:02
NP: Dream Theater - The Glass Prison  *horns*. After 6 years of listening to it, this song still amazes me every time I hear it.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-03-24, 20:16:22
Ayreon - 01011001

1. Age of Shadows

Let's give it another try  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2008-03-25, 01:36:52
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-03-24, 20:16:22
Ayreon - 01011001

1. Age of Shadows

Let's give it another try  ???

Yeah, great, Teunis. Listen to "2. Comatose" with your headphones on. Really loud. Way cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 09:12:00
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2008-03-25, 01:36:52
Way cool!

I thought it was "kewl", Cap  ;D

Hm, guess I too will have to get that dumb 01011001  :D


NP  Kamelot:  Karma  (on Cold Winter)

Man, I havent experienced getting stuck with a song like that since Rome.

Hey heavies, if you dont have Cold Winter then you're st!, no I mean: You're missin sumthin great  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:02:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-24, 11:47:36
NP  Talk Talk:  The Colour Of Spring

Nice lounge music for Ms & Mr 007  :)

??? I am surprised, Nicky, cause it' really soft (not to say soporific).

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-03-24, 18:34:02
NP: Dream Theater - The Glass Prison  *horns*. After 6 years of listening to it, this song still amazes me every time I hear it.

The whole album is amazing. Both CD's. Really. The songs are nice, the lyrics are nice, the cover is nice, everything is nice. If someone has a T-shirt from this album or tour, I buy it. Now. Since it was birthday this sunday, my girlfriend gave me an exceptional authorization to listen to one prog album and I picked this one. And not only because it's a double  ;D

Deenfan, you don't like this one neither ?

NP Pat Benatar - So Sincere

Since it was a non prog week-end, I managed to play a few classics, including this one. Great guitar solo here  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:47:21
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:02:35
??? I am surprised, Nicky, cause it' really soft (not to say soporific).

I'm your man of surprises, Bups, hopefully at least som'of'em pleasant  ;D

Curiosity killed the cat (as one says), but not me (yet)  :o

I'v sought up some music that lady (& Cap) can listen to too, and we both (all) enjoy Talk Talk  :)

The first song on Colour, Happiness Is Easy, is a real great song, but the remaining songs are somewhat soporific for my taste - somewhat different from e.g. Dillinger. Well, "the things we do for love"  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:02:35
Since it was birthday this sunday, my girlfriend gave me an exceptional authorization to listen to one prog album and I picked this one. And not only because it's a double  ;D

Nice, Bups  ;D

The things we sacrifice for love  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:02:35
NP Pat Benatar - So Sincere

Great guitar solo here  8)

Bups, you really have a sense for effective buzzwords  ;)


NP  Threshold:  Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams  (on Dead Reasoning)

Great song  *horns*

Threshold are a great group, but honestly guys, they dont quite have the magic of e.g. Arena and DT, or ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 15:21:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 12:47:21
NP  Threshold:  Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams  (on Dead Reasoning)

Great song  *horns*

Threshold are a great group, but honestly guys, they dont quite have the magic of e.g. Arena and DT, or ?

Let's say Dead Reckoning, Nicky. I know you like to be corrected  ;D

Yes, Threshold have some great songs but also some really ordinary ones  :(  Anyway, they have a lot of huge fans here, which is no surprise since Karl Gloom is a close friend to Clive and has worked on several Arena albums.

NP Simple Minds - Oh Jungleland

Another authorized band from the last week-end  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 16:14:38
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 15:21:40
Let's say Dead Reckoning, Nicky. I know you like to be corrected  ;D

Thanks, Bups. Hm, this aint the first time that I made this mistake ... embarrassing  :'( 

Hey Bups, dont tell Paco bout this; he'l only poke fun at me  :-X


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-03-25, 15:21:40
... Karl Gloom ...

Touché, mon ami: His surname is Groom - unless you meant what you wrote; then its trés poignant  ;D

Yeah, "The groom was gloomy, he should have got himself a different bird, I mean bride."

Or else you're the Japanese type who mixes up 'l' and 'r', like in "The emperor had a big election."  ;D

Man, can I write a lot of nonsense. Maybe Bluey is right (for once)  :D

Anyways:

Finished with Dead Reckoning - wasnt groundbreaking - and back to

NP  Kamelot:  Cold Winter

Bouleversant  *horns*

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-25, 16:28:44
Dead Reckoning is brilliant, people!!

It's like Arena, but heavier and (alright alright) a bit poppier.
Progressive Pop metal?

Yeah, I like that! Let's make that Progressive Synthpop Metal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 19:00:15
NP  Kamelot:  Siége Perilous

Just bought it today. Surprisingly good. The first with Khan and the last with David Pavlicko. Slower than Black Halo and Ghost, and Thomas solos more. Very profound lyrics too.

Anybody know this one ?

I'l write a bit more about it when I'v spun it some times.

I'm beginning to think that Khan might be the best prog singer of all. Anyone else thinking in this direction ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-25, 20:29:25
NP: Muse - Butterflies & Hurricanes

Such an amazing band, even more so when considering they are only a 3-piece... :o Any other Muse-fans here in the room?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-25, 20:36:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-25, 20:29:25
NP: Muse - Butterflies & Hurricanes

Such an amazing band, even more so when considering they are only a 3-piece... :o Any other Muse-fans here in the room?

Tom

Yup absolutely!

Funny you mention them, because yesterday I played the instrumental Absolution album (which you can download legally here (http://www.microcuts.net/uk/download/misc.php) (at the bottom)) and tried to play Time Is Running Out on my keyboard.
Very good band. The singer/lyricist/keyboardist/guitarist/frontman/brain of the band is very talented.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-03-25, 20:42:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-25, 20:29:25
Such an amazing band, even more so when considering they are only a 3-piece... :o Any other Muse-fans here in the room?
Yes, here's another Muse fan. Their latest album 'Black Holes and Revelations' is great. Second favourite of mine is 'Origin of Symmetry'.

np: IQ - Living Proof
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-03-25, 21:03:13
Good to see I'm not the only Muse-fan around here! :) I just bought their new live-DVD, oddly entiteld "H.A.A.R.P", today and I think I'm gonna watch it right now!

And Paco, I think I remember that you gave a link to the instrumental Absolution album a couple of months ago but I totally forgot about it once again so thanks for mentioning it again!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-25, 21:23:18
To muse or not to muse.  :P

That's the question.  ::)

NP> Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Oh..before i forget: i don't muse by the way.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-03-25, 21:42:10
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-25, 21:23:18To muse or not to muse.  :P

That's the question.  ::)

Wow...... you a muse me...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-03-25, 22:16:16
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-03-25, 21:42:10
Wow...... you a muse me...

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-03-26, 18:50:57
Tony Mills - Vital designs

Cooooool...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-03-26, 19:02:58
Pallas - The Dreams of Men

4. Too Close to the Sun

Playing it to come into the right mood for the DVD 'Moment to Moment', which will probably arrive tomorrow  *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-03-26, 19:28:41
Spock's Beard - The Light

One of the ultimate progressive rock songs i've ever heard.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-26, 20:39:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-03-25, 19:00:15
I'm beginning to think that Khan might be the best prog singer of all. Anyone else thinking in this direction ?
If this is the same guy as on Tobias Sammet's Avantasia, then - yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-26, 20:40:42
Oh, BTW - soon playing: Caamora - "She".
I got my box set today!!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-26, 22:30:11
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-26, 20:39:22
If this is the same guy as on Tobias Sammet's Avantasia, then - yes.

Yeah, Roy Khan sings on The Scarecrow. + Sascha Paeth plays guitar; he also plays guitar with Kamelot on tour and produces their albums. So Kamelot are quite well represented on The Scarecrow.

Hey Bluey, you and your devious ways, how about just buying The Black Halo or Ghost Opera and experiencing how good they are, instead of speculating: If guy A plays in group B with guy C from group D and the album E is produced by guy F who also produced album G by group H, then maybe if B would have made G with C instead of A, I might have liked liked E better than G, but since I have E, I might like G too.

You know, it's actually easier to just buy the f*in album  ;D


NP  DT: Live At Budokan

Simply fabulous, no more words needed  *horns*

I just got to the section where they do some insane Jap stuff, wow, what goes on in those DT-heads  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-26, 23:33:01
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2008-03-26, 19:02:58
Pallas - The Dreams of Men

4. Too Close to the Sun

Playing it to come into the right mood for the DVD 'Moment to Moment', which will probably arrive tomorrow  *horns* 8).

I can follow you there, Teunis. This is one of the very few groups that are in league with Arena. Dreams is pure magic  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-03-26, 23:47:12
NP  House Atreides (orchestral rock, ambient) composed by Frank Klepacki
      House Harkonnen (melodic rock/metal) composed by David Arkenstone
      House Ordos (electronica) composed by Jarrid Mendelson

Courtesy of Mr. Paco H.

Real nice, Paco. Lots of special moods. Thanks !

I hope that the Dune-gamers appreciate this fine music. I would think so, as there is a very high correlation between gamers and young proggies.

It's funny, Paco (or at least I think so), I read your name as (is this my devious mind?): Pa! Co(pen)hagen aars(e)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-03-27, 10:49:21
Chris Rea - Deltics
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-27, 12:30:47
The Dune gamers really like the music indeed.
To fans of RTS games and Westwood Studios/C&C, Frank Klepacki is really a hero.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-27, 15:32:19
NP  King Crimson:  the contruKction of light  (sic)

I'm really happy that Erik introduced me to this group, or more precisely, made it clear to me that they had made some exciting albums thru the years.

Guys, this is highly intelligent and exciting (and weird and a lot else) music  *horns*

But what happened to Erik ?  I hope it's not that Erik shuns the Room  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-03-27, 16:47:58
NP Symphony X - Communion and the Oracle 

IMHO, this is one of the two fantastic songs on V, along with Evolution. And it reminds me so strongly of 70's Kansas ! Maddox, I know you love V and I think I remember that you told me that you don't like Kansas. So you shouldn't like Communion and the Oracle neither ... I know it's not that simple but try to make and old progfan (let's say my age   :() who doesn't know SX listen to CATO and ask him what band it reminds him of ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-27, 18:03:00
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-03-27, 16:47:58NP Symphony X - Communion and the Oracle 

IMHO, this is one of the two fantastic songs on V, along with Evolution. And it reminds me so strongly of 70's Kansas ! Maddox, I know you love V and I think I remember that you told me that you don't like Kansas. So you shouldn't like Communion and the Oracle neither ... I know it's not that simple but try to make and old progfan (let's say my age   :() who doesn't know SX listen to CATO and ask him what band it reminds him of ...

Well, if that's true, then tell me which Kansas album I need, because I really like that song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-27, 20:00:00
NP  Kamelot:  Dominion

This is the second Kamelot studio album. The last with Mark Vanderbilt on vocals. Getting Khan on the vocals and Casey Grillo on the drums raised Kamelot to the top league of prog metal, but already with Dominion, Kamelot were doing something special and memorable. For all Kamelot fans, a worthwhile acquisition.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-03-27, 20:29:06
Just discovered another great band and just want to share it with you guys:

This time it's a Danish band: Lis Er Stille Check out their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/liserstille and enjoy!

NP: Lis Er Stille - Forsyn

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-27, 20:51:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-03-27, 20:29:06
NP: Lis Er Stille - Forsyn

This is of course particulary interesting for me, as I live in (Pa)Copenhagen.

I actually hadnt heard them before. I have a faint recollection of having seen their name.

So I can help you with some translations: "Lis er stille" is "Lis is quiet". "Forsyn" is "providence".

They are based in Århus (remember the Å, Mad), which is the second biggest town in Denmark.

NP  Lis Er Stille  (on MySpace)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-27, 21:33:12
Lis Er Stille (Myspace)

Hmm, not bad. Sigur Ros comes to mind. But also Muse and Porcupine Tree.
Of course these samples aren't enough for me to say that I like it. It doesn't immediately grip me as much as Airbag did (which also had Porcupine Tree and Muse sounds (and Riverside)).

Still interesting though!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2008-03-27, 21:51:40
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-03-26, 18:50:57
Tony Mills - Vital designs

Cooooool...
Hehe, plugging Mills I see :)

NP -> Threshold's best: Clone 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-03-27, 22:19:36
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

The song.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-03-27, 23:32:25
NP  Kamelot:  Dominion

Now I'v played it four times in succession. Not groundbreaking as Halo and Ghost, but one of the best melodic heavy albums I'v heard. This stuff gets ya rockin  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-03-28, 09:18:58
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-03-27, 18:03:00
Well, if that's true, then tell me which Kansas album I need, because I really like that song!

Leftoverture. I am sure you can find it on the web for less than 8 euros and it's well worth every cent  ;)

Point of Know Return is another safe pick.

You just have to carefully avoid any album of the period that goes from  Drastic Measures to Freaks of Nature.

NP Kansas - The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-03-28, 11:36:15
NP  Queen II

An album from the time when Queen were a goundbreaking prog group  *horns*

It's amazing to think that at this time Queen were so indigent that they couldnt afford a proper production; it's far below that of Houses Of The Holy and Dark Side, which were made at the same time. A few years later, Queen broke thru with Bohemian Rhapsody, and then became one of the world's most selling groups, with over 300 million albums worldwide.


From Samhot's review of Queen II on Amazon.com:

" 'Queen are one of those rare groups that sound like nobody but themselves...They made their own sound.' 

Thank you so much Stanley Runk. That's something that seems to escape many Queen fans (and detractors): Queen's overwhelming originality. They hardly sounded like anyone during their time, and they incorporated elements and ideas into their music that other bands wouldn't, or possibly couldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. Hell, they were even like the only band I can think of who made progressive rock without a single use of a synthesizer during the 70s progressive rock movement. But, Queen were far more than just some "progressive rock" band, or a "hard rock" band or a "glam" band. They were above all of that cheap labeling.

Which brings us to this disc - an album that to this day still amazes me with it's sheer brilliance and inimitability. The musicianship is unique, inventive, clever, elegant, sophisticatedly sexy and compelling, and the amounts of complexity found within the album border on unfathomability. What's more astounding is how the album frequently contrasts dark & light, elegant & naughty, and brash & soft moments, added with the hyper-complexity in arrangements which still leave room for ethereal, angelic melodies and vocal harmonies, all in Queen's unique, Classicism-drenched style. Queen made all of this work so well, and all of this is what makes it the tantalizing and spellbinding wonder that it is, and after many years of listening to this album, I'm still discovering subtleties buried underneath its mysterious surface. Freddie Mercury's talents were far too exquisite, possibly even greater than his own understanding. He could do anything he wanted, and go anywhere he wanted with his superhuman vocal and songwriting abilities: he could be the Diva, the angel, the demon, the sorcerer, the seducer...you name it; and it shows on this disc."


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-03-28, 14:22:50
Helloween - Gambling with the devil.

Now, this is melodic power!!! ABBA on speed, really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-03-28, 20:23:38
Ghost Circus - Across the Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-03-29, 11:03:42
NP  Kamelot:  Karma  (on Cold Winter)

Not only does Khan send shivers down my back, but man, listen to those drums, and in fact the whole rhythm section. Deenie, ya gotta give this one a spin  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-03-29, 14:29:40
I will. I can see that.

Drummagewise, I wish he wouldn't play the backwards double bass speed rhythm so much. It is hardly ever cool. To my ears, that is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-03-29, 19:16:00
Spock's Beard - The Beard Is Out There

Track: [01] The Light

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-03-29, 22:52:40
Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene
5. Oxygene Part 5

Very relaxing music.
Those who've never heard this album should really check it out.
For me it took a while to appreciate it (it's mainly ambient music), but then I realised it is really good for the evenings, especially when doing some homework.
There's no singing on this, so I'm not tempted to sing along. Which is also a good thing when doing homework (or maybe a good thing in general...).


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-03-30, 00:08:44
Savatage - The Wake of Magellan *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-03-30, 01:37:30
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-03-29, 22:52:40
Very relaxing music.
Those who've never heard this album should really check it out.

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-03-30, 00:08:44
Savatage - The Wake of Magellan *horns*

...and to hell with reeelaaaxaaaatiiiiooooo..... :D

Jarre has got a lot of fine music. I liked the Rendez vouz (I think it was called that) album, and I had Zoology once upon a time...

Right now, I'm on SAGA - HOUSE OF CARDS (my own cd-r version without the idiotic track and the sorry excuse for a title track...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 11:21:45
Yesterday, lady and I celebrated (not administered) our six-year anniversary. In-between romance, I spun Bob Catley's The Spirit Of Man: not prog, but not either stuff that keeps you still on your chair  ;D  *horns*


NP  The Mars Volta:  The Bedlam In Goliath

Their new studio album. As crazy and rockin as ever - maybe even more. Song names are Aberinkula, Ilyena, Metatron, Wax Simulacra, etc. - gives you an impression of whats goin on. These guys narrowly escaped death by drugs, and they sure got some new spin on life  *horns*

One of the most original groups around, tellya  ::)

The Amazon.com review: "No one has ever accused the Mars Volta of subtlety. But even so, the cyclonic caterwaul of Bedlam in Goliath is the band's fullest starburst to date. Sure, the songs have titles that seem indecipherable, from Aberinkula to Conjugal Burns. The important thing, though, is the molten, guitar-spiraling, drum-thundering core at the heart of the whole endeavor. Aberinkula opens the album with an unfettered explosion of clustered guitars and a dense keyboard haze pierced by Cedric Bixler-Zavala's coarse, pitched yowl. A scouring soprano sax solo cuts across the songs's midsection, and that vibe spreads throughout Bedlam, but so does the most pervasive melding of herky-jerk rhythms, post-punk speed, uber-funk bass, and chaotic riffage that you're likely to find in rock & roll. If it's Bedlam you want, you can't miss here." --Andrew Bartlett


I expect to find an answer to Mad's question here .....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 11:50:40
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-03-29, 22:52:40
There's no singing on this, so I'm ... tempted to sing along. Which is also a good thing when doing homework (or maybe a good thing in general...).

I'm just happy that I'm 500 km away  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-03-30, 11:57:51
Arse Revolta... ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 12:08:39
Yeah, Deenie, I know that Sissel Kyrkjebø is the queen of prog in your region   ;D

If Mars Volta aint prog, then Paco aint got an aars (in his name)   :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:16:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 11:21:45


I expect to find an answer to Mad's question here .....  ;D

Nicky.

LOL.  :D ;D :D

QuoteYesterday, lady and I celebrated (not administered) our six-year anniversary. In-between romance, I spun Bob Catley's The Spirit Of Man: not prog, but not either stuff that keeps you still on your chair  ;D  *horns*


NP  The Mars Volta:  The Bedlam In Goliath

Their new studio album. As crazy and rockin as ever - maybe even more. Song names are Aberinkula, Ilyena, Metatron, Wax Simulacra, etc. - gives you an impression of whats goin on. These guys narrowly escaped death by drugs, and they sure got some new spin on life  *horns*

One of the most original groups around, tellya  ::)

The Amazon.com review: "No one has ever accused the Mars Volta of subtlety. But even so, the cyclonic caterwaul of Bedlam in Goliath is the band's fullest starburst to date. Sure, the songs have titles that seem indecipherable, from Aberinkula to Conjugal Burns. The important thing, though, is the molten, guitar-spiraling, drum-thundering core at the heart of the whole endeavor. Aberinkula opens the album with an unfettered explosion of clustered guitars and a dense keyboard haze pierced by Cedric Bixler-Zavala's coarse, pitched yowl. A scouring soprano sax solo cuts across the songs's midsection, and that vibe spreads throughout Bedlam, but so does the most pervasive melding of herky-jerk rhythms, post-punk speed, uber-funk bass, and chaotic riffage that you're likely to find in rock & roll. If it's Bedlam you want, you can't miss here." --Andrew Bartlett

I've 'tried' them once. Definitely not my cup of tea.
Take these guys and place a Devin Townsend next to them and i definitely would choose Townsend all the way.
This is the by far the weirdest prog/whatever minded band i've ever heard.

If you ask me they record their albums under the influence of many and i say many forbidden 'fruits' if you catch my drift.

A strong ' :-\' would do the trick.  :P

Oh and eh: Sorry paco.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:47:06
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:16:05
I've 'tried' them once. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Hey Mad, this is definitely not love at first spin ... unless you have a very high Mad-factor  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:16:05
Take these guys and place a Devin Townsend next to them and i definitely would choose Townsend all the way.

Gotta hear some more of his stuff. Whaddaya recommend, Mad ?  :-*  (Was that the right smiley?)


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:16:05
If you ask me they record their albums under the influence of many and i say many forbidden 'fruits' if you catch my drift.

That I know is not the case. They quit that after too many burials  :'(


NP  Kamelot: Eternity

Well, gotit for completeness (their debut), and it'l prob remain in that cat  :D

The singing is, well, take Jamie with a hangover, and tug a bit extra at his b*s - somethin like that  ;D

Good that somebody told Mark to change his track (or shorts or whatever). He sounds a lot better on Dominion (nb 2) - in fact he sounds good there.

And then there's some weird sax that someone stole from the Mars Volta guys .... except that nobody here seems to know how to use it  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 19:20:28
NP  SyX:  V

Aka the Michael group  :D

Joinin in  :)  A masterpiece for sure  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-03-30, 19:32:12
NP: Dream Theater - Another Day (2007 remix) from the newly released 'Greatest Hit (and 21 other pretty cool songs)'

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 19:36:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-03-30, 13:47:06

That I know is not the case. They quit that after too many burials  :'(


Okay, that i didn't know.  :-\
Just read it. That's extreme in any way.

NP> Tool - 10.000 Days  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-03-30, 21:26:50
Arena - Pride

9. Sirens  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-03-30, 22:52:36
Savatage - You're Alive *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-03-30, 22:56:52
The Watch - Vacuum
05. Out Of The Land

Yeah, what can I say... I love this.
It's like Genesis didn't stop writing prog. ;)
Some say that it's plagiarism, but I think it's just very good retro prog, 70's style.

By the way, today I also listened to Glass Hammer and I totally need to update my shopping list! :o :o :o :o :o :o


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-30, 23:30:16
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-03-30, 22:56:52
The Watch - Vacuum

Good isn't it?  ;)

QuoteBy the way, today I also listened to Glass Hammer and I totally need to update my shopping list! :o :o :o :o :o :o


-Paco

Good isn't it?  ;D

NP> nothing.

I'm going to bed.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-31, 15:31:34
Maddox, I already knew about The Watch for a year or maybe even two (probably just a year and a half...), but everytime I listen to it, it amazes me how good it is. It's as if Peter Gabriel joined the band again and started writing in the old way!
Brilliant I tell you.

And I'm really glad that Glass Hammer has found it's way to my ears. It's gonna be one of my favourite bands, I can say that for sure.
It sounds like a happier version of Arena. (I mean, listen to the first song on Lex Rex! Amazing!)

I'm going to listen to it again! And then I need to find a job to gather as much money as possible to buy a couple of albums again!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-03-31, 16:27:09
Chris Rea - The road to hell
Avantasia - The scarecrow
Jon English - English history I & II
Helloween - Gambling with the devil
Chris Rea - Chris Rea

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-31, 16:52:02
I'm listening to Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) with their 2006 album "Dracula: Opera Rock (Original Cast Recording)".
Disc 1
8. Il Mio Nome È Dracula


Wow! VERY impressive! Totally in Italian, so I don't know a word of what's being said (I mean sung), but it's professionally done. It's probably better this way, I'd rather not imagine how it would sound in English...
A very big recommendation here!!! Four thumbs up (halluces included).

*Edits shopping list*
-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-03-31, 20:06:42
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-03-31, 22:20:19
Damian Wilsons albums :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-03-31, 22:38:57
NP  SyX:  V

A real stuck-on album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-03-31, 22:59:53
Neal Morse - One
1. The Creation

To be more specific: The Creation - Part 3: Where Are You?.

I ripped my Neal Morse albums and splitted the MP3s, that way I can easily find a part when playing them on my MP3 player!
Which especially comes in handy with Sola Scriptura... ::)

Anyway, The Creation, awesome song!
When Neal sings "Why... Why are you hiding...?", it is very very emotional to me.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-31, 23:43:28
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-31, 22:59:53
Neal Morse - One
1. The Creation

To be more specific: The Creation - Part 3: Where Are You?.

I ripped my Neal Morse albums and splitted the MP3s, that way I can easily find a part when playing them on my MP3 player!
Which especially comes in handy with Sola Scriptura... ::)

Anyway, The Creation, awesome song!
When Neal sings "Why... Why are you hiding...?", it is very very emotional to me.

-Paco

Agree. One of the best songs he made since he went solo.  8)
Awesome album too by the way.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-01, 07:19:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-03-31, 22:59:53
Anyway, The Creation, awesome song!
When Neal sings "Why... Why are you hiding...?", it is very very emotional to me.
I have the same with Cradle to the Grave :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-01, 13:07:37
Guys, one of the great things about the world of prog is that, yeah, it's full of surprises - depending of course on how open-minded you are. Isnt that so ?

I had two big surprises lately:

I read about Metallica's latest album St. Anger on Amazon.com, and I was struck by the great confusion there was among the fans. That's always a good signal for me to check it out.

So I acquired (read: purchased  8) ) the cd, and man, have these guys taken the rock community aback. They could have rested on their laurels after having sold over 100 cd's, but no, they wanted to be part of the game again, and that I would say they are bigtime with St. Anger. In fact I would go so far as say that they have once again created a new genre.

So what does St. Anger remind me of: well, a chunk of Linkin Park, some real heavy riffin ala late DT, a bass off-key, combined with James' terrifying anger. A novelty is that Lars eventually got real angry too. Great  *horns*   He's completely upfront with his drums, banging as hell.

Dont expect to relax and groove; these guys are keepin you on the roast for the whole duration of the album  *horns*


The other surprise is Bob Catley's Spirit Of Man. At first it sounded to me like several other albums I'v heard: rather formulaic heavy melodic rock. But down the road you realise that the guy has real passion in his singing - a bit like I experienced with Robbie Williams. Particularly the song Last Snows Of Winter gets under your skin, a real stuck-on song: It's about his beloved, who suddenly is ripped out of life. Man, you feel the loss, anger, and passion  *horns*


Ok guys, now you tell me about one of your recent surprises. I think that'l make us all feel a bit better (re all the recent "How do you feel right now?" jive)  ;)


NP  Metallica:  Some Kind Of Monster  (on St.Anger)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-04-01, 13:46:29
My most recent surprise is that someone who can find a good thing about St.Anger and attribute musical prowess to modern Metallica, can also hear that Bob Catley sings with great passion.

With 6,5 billion people on the planet, I guess that had to happen sooner or later... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-01, 14:02:44
 ;D ;D ;D  Deenie-boy !

I take it that you like Bob's singing a lot  *horns*

Well, you know, Deenie ......

:D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-01, 14:35:00
I love Bob Catley's voice on both N&W releases.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-01, 16:43:05
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-04-01, 13:46:29
My most recent surprise is that someone who can find a good thing about St.Anger and attribute musical prowess to modern Metallica, can also hear that Bob Catley sings with great passion.

With 6,5 billion people on the planet, I guess that had to happen sooner or later... ;)

;D ;D ;D

Good one.  ;)

@ Nicky: i do agree with you on the St. Anger album. It's a big step forward (read: back) to their roots, the way they should sound but i still have troubles with James' voice since the Black Album.
St. Anger has pretty decent songs on it and it rocks quite hard, sometimes a bit too hard but overall it's not a classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-01, 20:15:36
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-01, 14:35:00
I love Bob Catley's voice on both N&W releases.

... dito - and on the Magnum albums, of course ... as well as on the latest Avantasia and Ayreon albums ... but I have to check out his solo work yet!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-01, 20:16:49
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-01, 16:43:05
@ Nicky: i do agree with you on the St. Anger album. It's a big step forward (read: back) to their roots, the way they should sound but i still have troubles with James' voice since the Black Album.
Funny... I had problems with James' voice before the Black Album...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-01, 21:44:08
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Man, this is soo good.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-01, 23:16:06
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-01, 20:15:36
... dito - and on the Magnum albums, of course ... as well as on the latest Avantasia and Ayreon albums ... but I have to check out his solo work yet!

I was just bored to death by Magnum's Breath Of Life - it was more like a gasp for life. No proper melody, no nothin  :'(

I sincerely hope that Princess Alice is much better.

I like Spirit Of Man a lot, although it's not prog.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-01, 23:20:23
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-01, 16:43:05
St. Anger has pretty decent songs on it and it rocks quite hard, sometimes a bit too hard but overall it's not a classic.

Comin to think of it, St.Anger is a very American album, and as I have a big American vein, I really enjoy it lots  :)

NP  St.Anger   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 02:19:52
Magnum is Magic in Music. I often wonder if Tony Clarkin the song writer is merely human.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-01, 23:16:06
I was just bored to death by Magnum's Breath Of Life - it was more like a gasp for life. No proper melody, no nothin  :'(

I sincerely hope that Princess Alice is much better.

I like Spirit Of Man a lot, although it's not prog.

Nicky.



No proper melody... it is just, again, to marvel at how different we hear things at times. Granted, it is among the last couple of albums on my list of "Best Magnum albums" (there is no other list). And to reach out a hand, I can stretch so far as to say "I think I know what you mean, when I compare it to most of their back catalogue". That hurt, I hope it is appreciated!!! :'(

"Brand new morning" was much more solid. Better songs overall, and better production. And this time they had a deal with a drummer who didn't bow out, so Clarkin didn't have to play and mouse-edit them synth drums again. But again, the next one, "Princess Alice and the broken arrow" is absolutely brilliant. I almost cry with joy when I play it and still can't believe how many unique, strong songs there are on it. A true return to form, which is rare, after so many years. (32 years since the oldest recordings I've got.)

Bob Catley's solo albums are mostly good and all, and I do have them, and as he is a rock solid singer with a warm and happening voice - which is the broadest or widest voice I've ever heard in real life - I do enjoy listening to them. But compared to Magnum, I feel it's a bit of a replica of the real thing. Especially Gary Hughes with his education in music was shamelessly calculating up chord progressions that would sound similar without being a direct steal, and made sure the same synth sounds were used. I mean... Maaan?! It's a bit like these new very well made Ferrari replicas with tuned-up engines. It looks like a Ferrari, it goes like a Ferrari... but it isn't one. And I think that will be apparent in the long run.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 13:57:26
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 02:19:52
"Princess Alice and the broken arrow" is absolutely brilliant. I almost cry with joy when I play it and still can't believe how many unique, strong songs there are on it. A true return to form, which is rare, after so many years. (32 years since the oldest recordings I've got.)

OK, Deenie, I'l put Princess Alice back on my SL  :)

I'm really willing to give Magnum another chance, since they're based in my birthtown and stuff  :D

But I really went dead with Breath and couldnt even play it to the end, although I consider myself very perserverent.

Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 02:19:52
... happening voice ...

Is this Norwenglish ?  :D

Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 02:19:52
... Gary Hughes ...

Have you heard some of the stuff where he sings ?  That guy can express and convey emotions, man  *horns*

Nobody believes me here, but tellya, it's TRUE  8)


NP  Porcupine Tree:  Blank Planet

Rather laid back for my taste, but there are some highs here and there, like Sentimental.

Prob wont become one of my fave PT's ...... but sometimes things can change drastically for a proggie  ;)

I'l admit that Gavin is a superb drummer, and he's done some fine stuff on this album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 15:32:22
"A happening voice" is a most useful expression that the English language lacked, so I provided. ;D

I have everything by Gary Hughes and Ten (except for the last one with the new guitarist). I kinda lost a bit of the feeling because so much is recognizably derived from existing songs. But yes, he can sing emotionally. "I won't break your heart" is stunning!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 17:18:29
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 15:32:22
I have everything by Gary Hughes and Ten (except for the last one with the new guitarist).

Hey you f* - OK, let's just say "friend"  ;D - thats just the best one: The Twilight Chronicles  *horns*

You prob dont either have The Essential Collection. Hey Deenie, how come you always manage to avoid the best albums ?  ;D


OK guys, now it's real partytime. Here's pleasure for both the eye and ear - so no excuse to stay away.

Khan is arguably the best prog singer around, and Simone - need I say more, huh Bups ?   ;)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I438RH1oUJc

Ncky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 17:46:14
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries

Yup, get's better every time  *horns*

A worthy candidate for "Scandinavia's best group". Whadaya say guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 18:44:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 17:46:14
NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries

Yup, get's better every time  *horns*

A worthy candidate for "Scandinavia's best group". Whadaya say guys ?

Nicky.

AMEN!  *horns*

NP: Opeth - The Drapery Falls

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 18:46:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 18:44:49
AMEN!  *horns*

NP: Opeth - The Drapery Falls

Tom

Lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 18:56:20
The Flower Kings - Last Minute On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-04-02, 20:18:44
Caamora - She
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-02, 20:24:42
Royal Hunt - Collision course

Best vocal performance from my favourite of the last 21 years, Mark Boals. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:29:22
NP  Opeth:  Soldier Of Fortune

Do you guys have this song ?  It's on the Special Edition of Ghost Reveries. It's a real nice song, a very unusual mood for Opeth.

Next Play:   Opeth:  Deliverance

Looks like we're havin an Opeth eve  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:36:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:29:22
NP  Opeth:  Soldier Of Fortune

Do you guys have this song ?  It's on the Special Edition of Ghost Reveries. It's a real nice song, a very unusual mood for Opeth.

Of course I have that! What else did you think? :P

By the way, did you know that it's actually a cover of a Deep Purple song?

NP: Opeth - Ghost Of Perdition  *horns*

Oh, and I almost forgot: Opeth evenings for the win! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:38:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:29:22
NP  Opeth:  Soldier Of Fortune

Do you guys have this song ?  It's on the Special Edition of Ghost Reveries. It's a real nice song, a very unusual mood for Opeth.

Yes, i have. The SE looks great by the way. Too soon after the release of the original but who cares?  :D
By the way, did you know that it's a cover of a Deep Purple song?

QuoteNext Play:   Opeth:  Deliverance

Looks like we're havin an Opeth eve  ;D

Nicky.

You definitely should try Damnation too, Nicky.
I think you will really like that one.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:45:35
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:38:11
By the way, did you know that it's a cover of a Deep Purple song?

I now remember having read that long ago, but I had forgotten it, so good you reminded me, Mad  :)

By the way, are you and Tom siamese twins ?  ;D

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:38:11
You definitely should try Damnation too, Nicky.
I think you will really like that one.  8)

Yes to both. You see, that's the only Opeth album that Ms 007 can stand (not making it lesser  ;D ), so we've actually spun it a lot, i.a. during our drives through the beautiful Skåne (another å for you, Mad), adding to the joy  *horns*

So guys, now for Deliverance ......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:49:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:45:35
By the way, are you and Tom siamese twins ?  ;D

Yes we are, only I am a little bit wiser. And besides, I was first! :P

NP: Opeth - Dirge For November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:01:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:45:35

Yes to both. You see, that's the only Opeth album that Ms 007 can stand (not making it lesser  ;D ), so we've actually spun it a lot, i.a. during our drives through the beautiful Skåne (another å for you, Mad), adding to the joy  *horns*


Don't make it any harder for me than it already is, will you?  :-\ :P

QuoteBy the way, are you and Tom siamese twins ?  ;D

Yes. How did you guessed?
We were attached with both our index finger and pinkies.  \m/ :P

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:49:37
Yes we are, only I am a little bit wiser. And besides, I was first! :P


But i had the finishing touch.  :P

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:19:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 21:49:37Yes we are, only I am a little bit wiser. And besides, I was first! :P

The first will be the last. 8)
::)
;)

Now playing:
Nothing... :(

Gotta do some more homework... >:(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:34:25
Riverside - Volte/Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:34:55
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:01:46
We were attached with both our index finger and pinkies.  \m/ :P

These connections made it possible for me to give Mad a bit of my excellent taste in music...

;)

NP: Opeth - In My Time Of Need
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:36:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:34:55
These connections made it possible for me to give Mad a bit of my excellent taste in music...

;)


Yes, indeed. Though Frans Bauer isn't exactly my cup of tea.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:41:22
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:36:47
Yes, indeed. Though Frans Bauer isn't exactly my cup of tea.  :P

Nor is it mine....so that's further proof! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:42:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:34:55
These connections made it possible for me to give Mad a bit of my excellent taste in music...

;)

NP: Opeth - In My Time Of Need

Maybe now in Mad's time of need he could use some Redemption  ;D


NP  Het levenslied

That was a joke, guys  ;D


NP  Opeth: Deliverance

Previously Deliverance was a bit too rough for me, but now that I'v got well tuned in to Ghost, I quite like Deliverance too.

So, Mad, here's your long awaited beer.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:48:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:42:28
Maybe now in Mad's time of need he could use some Redemption  ;D


NP  Het levenslied

That was a joke, guys  ;D

Hahahaha  ;D

Quote
NP  Opeth: Deliverance

Previously Deliverance was a bit too rough for me, but now that I'v got well tuned in to Ghost, I quite like Deliverance too.

How do you like the ending of the song Deliverance Nicky? I think it's pure genius!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:02:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-02, 22:48:28
How do you like the ending of the song Deliverance Nicky? I think it's pure genius!

Agree, Tom  *horns*

And Martin Lopez raises himself to the top league of drummanship with stuff like this, man *horns*


It strikes me that Opeth are one of the most album-oriented groups. Isnt that so ?

So now we just have to convince Paco that he needs Opeth. How do we fix that, guys  ???


NP  End of Deliverance  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:06:27
If you wanna convince me, you should explain the lyrics to me.
That will work, probably.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:11:24
You know, Paco, it's actually poetry, very fine poetry  *horns*

So if you like poetry, here you go ....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:14:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:11:24You know, Paco, it's actually poetry, very nice poetry  *horns*
Well... poetry or not... it's about SOMETHING, isn't it? I mean, a story is about...something... music is about something... poetry is about something...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:11:24So if you like poetry, here you go ....  :)
Not necessarily...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:18:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:14:42
Well... poetry or not... it's about SOMETHING, isn't it? I mean, a story is about...something... music is about something... poetry is about something...

That's a very restricted view of life, isnt it ?   :)

Great poetry rests upon itself  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:21:19
There's very deep poetry, there's shallow poetry. There's religious poetry, there's banal poetry.
Any kind of poetry...

What kind of poetry do you mean Nicky?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:25:26
You forgot erotic poetry, Paco  ;D

OK, be patient, let me reside in Opeth-mode for a while, and I'l tellya  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:31:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:25:26You forgot erotic poetry, Paco  ;D
As you wish.
When I typed "religious poetry" I accidently thought about "erotic poetry" as well. ;D Song of songs. Actually very interesting to read.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-02, 23:25:26OK, be patient, let me reside in Opeth-mode for a while, and I'l tellya  ;)

Great! :) I look forward to it!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 11:32:31
Songs from a great poetry writer called Fish.  ;D

Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 12:35:13
Porcupine Tree - Dark Matter (live at the Forum)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-03, 14:49:44
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 11:32:31
Songs from a great poetry writer called Fish.  ;D

Yeah, there's also fishy poetry  ;D


NP  Opeth:  Blackwater Park

Seems more varied than Deliverance, and hence more like Ghost Reveries. Am I right, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 15:28:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-03, 14:49:44

NP  Opeth:  Blackwater Park

Seems more varied than Deliverance, and hence more like Ghost Reveries. Am I right, guys ?

Nicky.

Blackwater Park is a classic. It holds a lot of great melodies and song structures. I personally think that Deliverance is more aggressive then BWP.
It is more the metal side of Opeth than BWP.
And it has The Drapery Falls.  *horns*

GR has the same influences as BWP but you can hear what kind of touch Steve Wilson had on BWP. GR lacks that but nevertheless has become a great album.

NP> The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 15:52:26
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 15:28:03And it has The Drapery Falls.  *horns*

The Drapery Falls... wasn't that one on Blackwater Park?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 15:54:55
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 15:52:26
The Drapery Falls... wasn't that one on Blackwater Park?

Yes and i was also referring to BWP.  ;)
Sorry for the confusion.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-03, 16:00:14
NP  Opeth:  The Drapery Falls

WOW !  I'm completely floored. There's sooo much intensity and longing in this song.

Yeah, sure I can hear Steve's influence, sorta metal PT.

But it's not heavier than I'd think that Paco could also enjoy it. There's a bit of growl in the middle of it, but Paco, just think of Daddy bein angry at you, and if your bio-Daddy can't do it properly, I'l do it for'm - the're enough reasons  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 16:05:17
Ah ok.
Musically a very nice song. Listened to it many times on progarchives.

But I guess you are all right... I'm not really the heavy type guy. One heavy song is cool. Two heavy songs are ok. Three is acceptable, but a whole album full of double (triple?) bass drum, growling and guitar walls are not really my cup of tea.

Today I was listening to Magic Pie - Circus Of Life.
Now THAT is EXACTLY how I like my music! It really belongs on my top favourites.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-03, 16:15:59
What, you get the whole Drapery on Progarchives ?  - the full 10 minutes ?

If you don't listen to the whole song, it's like c* interruptus  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:16:00
Tony Mills - Vital designs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:19:14
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:30:35
Dream Theater - Greatest Hit (...and 21 other cool songs)

Track: [08] As I Am

I'm thinking that this album is  hmmm..  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:37:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-03, 16:15:59What, you get the whole Drapery on Progarchives ?  - the full 10 minutes?

Yup.

Now playing:

Oktober - Die Pariser Commune

A German band... actually very strange to listen to. I saw it for download somewhere, and the cover looked ok for an album back from 1977.
This is not meant to offend anyone, but although I know this album is about the Paris Commune (La Commune de Paris), it's still strange to hear them singing about "wir haben die Waffen, wir haben das Recht, wir haben die Freiheit, wir haben die Macht"... Dunno...

Instrumentally it's actually pretty good! :)
Bluey or Peter (or anyone for that matter...) do you know this band?
I don't know many bands that sing in German (which is also part of it sounding a bit strange, as I also don't like singing in Dutch (or Swedish, or whatever...)).
But of course I've heard Rammstein... A few times...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:49:28
Marillion - Friends

Bedshaped

Does anyone know from what band the original version is?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:29:06
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:49:28
Marillion - Friends

Bedshaped

Does anyone know from what band the original version is?  ;D


Yeah, some small British band of which the singer has a lovely first name! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:33:30
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:30:35
Dream Theater - Greatest Hit (...and 21 other cool songs)

Track: [08] As I Am

I'm thinking that this album is  hmmm..  :-\

What!? I really like the 2007 remixes of the Images & Words tracks! And the alternative version of Through Her Eyes is hauntingly beautiful with that sax-solo! Sure, there's not thát much new content for existing fans, but I think it serves as a nice collection of songs for potential new fans. After hearing what DT has to offer, I'm sure they are willing to delve deeper into the magic world of Dream Theater.

NP: Opeth - A Fair Judgement

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:48:18
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:37:00
...
Oktober - Die Pariser Commune

A German band...
...
Bluey or Peter (or anyone for that matter...) do you know this band?
Sorry, Paco, but I never heard of this band. They can't have been really big and famous!  ;)

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:37:00
...
A German band... actually very strange to listen to.
From what you tell it sounds indeed strange - German bands should definitely NOT sing about weapons and power and stuff like that... it always has this "brown" touch, if you catch my drift...

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:37:00
But of course I've heard Rammstein... A few times...
I don't like their singer, but apart from that Rammstein rock!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 22:07:01
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:48:18Sorry, Paco, but I never heard of this band. They can't have been really big and famous!  ;)
Hehehe, indeed. After all, it's prog eh?
Or actually Kraut Rock (for definition visit progarchives.com).

Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:48:18From what you tell it sounds indeed strange - German bands should definitely NOT sing about weapons and power and stuff like that... it always has this "brown" touch, if you catch my drift...
Well... yeah, I think I agree... I'm not totally sure though. I mean, we shouldn't be led by our history, right? Of course we can learn from history, but history isn't a curse or anything. But it DOES sound strange indeed.
Don't know how to explain properly...

Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:48:18I don't like their singer, but apart from that Rammstein rock!!  *horns*
Well, I used to like them a bit. I mean, they had/have a few brilliant songs on their albums, but most of it was nothing for me.
A bit too shocking... And when I searched for information on the band, there were some things about the members that made me feel not really good when listening to them...

-Paco


EDIT: Oh and I am listening to Flagship now.
Flagship - Maiden Voyage
3. The Throne

Very nice music. Very progressive, like Neal Morse and with the same lyrical influences. Sounds a bit like worship or gospel sometimes, but I don't mind. :)
The only wrong thing about it is the singer. He has a good voice, but how he uses it.... :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 22:13:33
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 22:07:01
Or actually Kraut Rock (for definition visit progarchives.com).
Now that sounds really strange!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-03, 22:52:42
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-04-03, 22:13:33Now that sounds really strange!! ;D

It is! ;D

QuoteKrautrock definition: Krautrock (also called "Kosmische musik") is a German avant-garde / experimental rock movement that emerged at the end of the 1960's. It was intended to go beyond the eccentricities developed by the wild psychedelic rock universe of the US, by giving a special emphasis to electronic treatments, sound manipulation and minimal hypnotic motifs (continuing the style of "musique concrete" and minimalist repetitive music but within a more accessible environment).

Krautrock put the emphasis on extended and ecstatic instrumental epics, neglecting the format of conventional psych-pop songs. The term Krautrock was first used by the British music press in a very derogatory way. The term rapidly found a better reputation in underground music circles and finally gained a certain popularity (thanks to the Brain-Festival Essen...)

The Krautrock movement is widely associated with notorious bands such as Popol Vuh, Amon Duul, Faust, Neu!, Ash Ra Tempel, Agitation Free, Guru Guru, etc. With their own particular artistic expression, these musical collectives provided rocking psychedelic incantations, mantra like drones, melancholic lugubrious atmospheres, long and convoluted collective improvisations, binary repetitive drum pulses, fuzz guitars, feedback, primitive electronic noises, hallucinatory ballads, and garage blues rock trips. Krautrock can be described as an anarchic, intense, acid, tellurian, nocturnal, spacey, dark and oniric "adventure" through rock music.

The most consistent years of the Krautrock scene cover a relatively short period from 1970 to 1975. After their first spontaneous, hyperactive and psychedelic efforts, the bands generally split up or declined into other musical sensibilities, more in line with mainstream rock or with ambient soundscapes.

Each region develops its particular musical scene, interpreting differently the Krautrock musical structure. For instance the Berlin school focused on "astral" synthscapes, weird electronic experimentation and acid jams (Ash Ra Tempel, Agitation Free, Mythos, The Cosmic Jokers, Kluster...), The Munich scene offered fuzzed out (Eastern) psych rock mantras with some folk accents (Popol Vuh, Amon Duul, Gila, Guru Guru, Witthuser & Westrupp...). Cologne and Dusseldorf underground scenes focused on happenings, political rock, electronics, pulsating rhythms and clean sounding Krautrock (Floh de Cologne, La Dusseldorf, Neu! Can...).

This musical cartography is correct in the absolute but naturally reveals some variations and exceptions. This intriguing and freak 'n' roll 1970's German scene enjoyed a rebirth in recent years thanks to a large number of reissues (of long lost classics) published by several independent labels (Spalax, Garden of Delights, Long Hair Music...) as a direct result of Krautrock's musical inspiration of modern post rock bands. There are actually some neo psychedelic rock bands who try to hold up Krautrock, and who notably find a major place to express themselves during the historical Burg Herzberg Festival in Germany.

To be honest, most music in that genre is not really my cup of tea...
According to ProgArchives.com my favourite genre is:
- Neo Progressive (a lot!)
- Heavy Prog
- Progressive Metal
- Psychedelic/Space Rock
- Symphonic Prog (many!)
- Crossover Prog (some)
- Eclectic Prog (a bit)

If you want to hear something strange, you should listen to what ProgArchives describes as "Zeuhl"...
(not my cup of tea either)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-04, 00:23:42
As far as I know, "krautrock" as used nowadays refers to any rock played by a group or person based in Germany.

Yeah, Zeuhl: That's music by Christian Vander's group Magma and some other groups inspired by them. I decided to give it a shot, and purchased one of the most popular Magma albums among fans, Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh (as if that wasnt enough, there are umlauts and accents over several of the letters, partytime for Mad  ;D ). That was a year ago, and I can't any longer remember what it sounded like, only that it was real far out. CV has even developed his own language, which he sings in, so even if the lyrics make sense (I don't know), you have to put in a lot of effort to interpret them.

But currently I'm spinning my neglected CD's, so at some point I'l get back to Mekanik  :-\


NP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate  *horns*

Deenie, you should be proud of these guys  ;)

OK, I'm in a devilish mood, so I wanna give Tom a sleepless night: Tom, who do you like better, Circus Maximus or Opeth ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-04, 08:30:34
NP  Kamelot:  Forever  (on Karma)

Will you revive
From the chaos in my mind
Where we still are bound together
Will you be there
Waiting by the Gates of Dawn
When I close my eyes forever.

The philosophers of prog  *horns*

Deenie, you should be proud of Khan  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-04, 15:53:20
The Floiwer Kings - Meet The Flower Kings

Track: [01] The Truth Will Set You Free

31 minutes. I'll be here for a while.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-04, 16:58:50
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-03, 20:19:14
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

Good call. Probably the best album from the last millennium. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-04-04, 17:57:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-04, 00:23:42
OK, I'm in a devilish mood, so I wanna give Tom a sleepless night: Tom, who do you like better, Circus Maximus or Opeth ?

Lucky me, I was already in bed when you posted your message so it had no influence whatsoever on my sleeping! ;D

But you sure ask a lot of me now Nicky...If we base the decision purely on the most recent (studio) album I think Circus Maximus will win, albeit with a very narrow margin. However, if we look at the entire discography of both bands I think I would go with Opeth because I simply like every single album they released. Maybe this is a bit of a false comparison seeing Circus Maximus only has 2 albums out but I don't rate The First Chapter half as high as I rate Isolate. Which doesn't mean that I don't like The First Chapter, far from that actually. I only think that Isolate is superior. Regarding Opeth, I feel that they are able to retain a certain level of consistency from album to album without ever repeating themselves or becoming predictable.

On a sidenote, I think I can make a better decision after Circus Maximus releases their third album. If I like that album as much as I like Isolate, then maybe Circus Maximus will pass Opeth. I guess only time will tell...

Tom

Oh and Nicky, rest assured, a lot of thinking went into this post and now I've got a headache...so now I'll need a lot of beers tonight! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-04, 18:20:46
Kayak - Night Vision
2. Miracle Man

So far this album sounds really good! 8)
Miracle Man even sounds a bit like Arena in some moments.
The first song Icarus was also a good one!
Anyone into these Dutch proggers?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-04, 18:45:08
NP  Elton John:  Someone Saved My Life Tonight  (on Captain Fantastic)

Elton John, the Grand Master of songwriting  8)

This song is one of the most beautiful love songs - eva  *horns*

So hark, ye callow roomies  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-04, 19:50:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-04, 18:45:08So hark, ye callow roomies  :)

You know... you're a strange man.
One time you think nothing is heavy enough and now you say you listen to Elton John...

Anyway, now listening:

The Tangent - The Music That Died Alone
1. In Darkest Dreams Part 1: Prelude - Time For You

Ahhh yes! Works very good on repeat too! 8)
Like like like!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-04-04, 19:56:51
Savatage - Back to Reason

Though I prefer the TSO version  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-04, 19:59:18
A fine song.

Haven't heard the TSO version. Heard a double live thing a few times, but I was bored by it, which came as a surprise to me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:27:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-04-04, 17:57:37
But you sure ask a lot of me now Nicky ....

Nice, Tom, thanks  :)

I agree with you, except that I consider Ghost Reveries a notch better than Opeth's previous albums, and on par with Isolate.

And I'm sure looking forward to Watershed and the third Circus.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-04-04, 17:57:37
Oh and Nicky, rest assured, a lot of thinking went into this post and now I've got a headache...so now I'll need a lot of beers tonight! ;)

Hope they were good, Tom !  Which sorts are your faves ?


NP  A.C.T:  Imaginary Friends   *horns*

Just got it today in Malmö Skivhandel - very fitting, as the group is based in Malmö  8)

Hey Paco (waving)   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:34:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:27:44NP  A.C.T:  Imaginary Friends   *horns*

Just got it today in Malmö Skivhandel.

Hey Paco (waving)   ;D

Good boy.

Now listening:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Air In The G String

Nice music to make your homework by.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-05, 14:31:56
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:34:12
Good boy.

Now listening:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Air In The G String

Nice music to make your homework by.

-Paco

???

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-05, 15:45:18
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-03, 21:33:30
What!? I really like the 2007 remixes of the Images & Words tracks! And the alternative version of Through Her Eyes is hauntingly beautiful with that sax-solo! Sure, there's not thát much new content for existing fans, but I think it serves as a nice collection of songs for potential new fans. After hearing what DT has to offer, I'm sure they are willing to delve deeper into the magic world of Dream Theater.


I agree with you about the three new remixes and about Through Her Eyes Tom.
Basically it are the old songs but with a new coat. Well done and i must say i kind of like those better than the original ones to some extend.

But...

I must make something clear about myself: I hate edits of any kind of songs. Especially songs of DT are not made to be edited in whatever way. It's just not done.  :-\
Home for instance. That one is a huge song, one of their best long-songs but when edited i'm left with this feeling:  :-\
Why not make it a bit more interesting for the listeners both old and hopefully new?
I would've loved to hear the version of Pull Me Under in the way it was supposed to be. Including the bits of Erotomania.
And why not some special live version?
Also a new recorded version of any kind of song, preferably an oldie would have been great too.

A lot of you know that i'm a huge DT fan and i hate to say this but the fact remains (for me that is ) that this album could've been better.

Maybe this all is the result that it was released by DT's old record company and DT didn't had much influence in it but...

:-\

But i wouldn't say it's total crap just because i'm a huge DT fan.  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 16:44:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-05, 14:31:56???

;D

Yeah yeah, I know what you're thinking, but that would be "thong" in English, Mad.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 16:47:08
Quote from: PH & The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:34:12
Air In The G String is hauntingly beautiful with that sex-solo!

Spread the responsibility  ;D


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 13:34:12
Good boy.

OK, now I got it: It's the Special Edition from 2007 of their second album Imaginary Friends (2001) with Bonus Material: Catherine, and The Making Of Imaginary Friends (dvd).

Are you envious now, Paco ?   ;D

I  guess one could call this genre "pixie metal"  :D


Yesterday I listened to DT's Live At Budokan. Man, Master JP plays ace, admirable, august, best, breathtaking, choice, cool, elegant, elevated, exalted, excellent, exquisite, fab, fine, glorious, gorgeous, grand, greatest, in orbit, lofty, magnificent, majestic, marvelous, matchless, noble, optimal, optimum, outstanding, peerless, prime, proud, rad, resplendent, solid, splendid, splendiferous, splendorous, standout, state-of-the-art, stunning, sublime, super, superb, superior, superlative, tops, unrivaled, very best, zero cool   *horns*

Source: Thesaurus.com.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 17:45:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 16:47:08OK, now I got it: It's the Special Edition from 2007 of their second album Imaginary Friends (2001) with Bonus Material: Catherine, and The Making Of Imaginary Friends (dvd).

Are you envious now, Paco ?   ;D
Totally not! I already have it for about a year! And it's gooooooooooooood! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 18:17:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-05, 15:45:18
Maybe this all is the result that it was released by DT's old record company and DT didn't had much influence in it but...

OK, this explains a lot. Thanks for mentioning it, Mad. Looks like the record company figured they could get an extra buck or two out of DT's hardwon popularity, and like I can do without this release  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-05, 18:30:13
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-04-04, 19:50:16
You know... you're a strange man.
One time you think nothing is heavy enough and now you say you listen to Elton John...

You know, Paxi, I aint that strange when you know my criterium: Genius !  I'm constantly on the lookout for Genius - and I find it in full measure in Elton John's music, as well as in Dillinger, and A.C.T.

So a toast to Genius - and these three agents of Genius  *horns*


NP  Imaginary Friends  (on repeat)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-04-05, 20:12:32
Today:
Satelllite - Into the Night
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

np: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

track: Spoken Words  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-04-05, 20:21:02
Jean Michel Jarre - Equinox
3. Part 3

Ahhhh very relaxing music.
Somehow I really dig this stuff.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-06, 09:18:27
What's really strange, Paxi, is that you're listening to music from my youth, and I'm listening to music from your youth.

Wrong soul for wrong body ?   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-06, 11:17:50
NP  DT:  Live At Budokan

The WBG   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-04-06, 15:44:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-06, 09:18:27What's really strange, Paxi, is that you're listening to music from my youth, and I'm listening to music from your youth.

Wrong soul for wrong body ?   ;D

:D Hahaha you're right! ;D
But I'm very happy with my body! ;)
So I rather keep this one.

Genesis - Duke
2. Duchess

Yeah!! *horns* Very good! (And veeeeeeeeeeeery old ;))

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2008-04-06, 16:29:29
NP - nothing... but I will listen to my new Evanescence album soon!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-04-06, 17:51:22
Helloween - Keeper... the Legacy
Helloween - Gambling with the devil + bonus (2 tracks)
Richie Kotzen - Into the black
Fortune - Fortune
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-06, 18:06:17
NP  Kamelot: Siége Perilous

I'm beginning to think that this is one of their best, an obsessionally great album  *horns*

Whaddaya think, Tom, Mad, and John ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-04-06, 21:21:40
IQ - The Seventh House  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-04-06, 21:29:01
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-04, 19:59:18
A fine song.

Haven't heard the TSO version. Heard a double live thing a few times, but I was bored by it, which came as a surprise to me.
The TSO version has a different middle bit, and I think the singer is slightly better, but that's a matter of taste. Overall I think that version has a bit more emotion, also looking at the story line from the TSO album.

Quote from: bluepony on Sun, 2008-04-06, 16:29:29
NP - nothing... but I will listen to my new Evanescence album soon!  ;D
;D

Have you listened to it by now? What do you think?

NP - Spocks Beard - Ghost of Autumn

A special song for me, with an amazing piano bit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-06, 22:45:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-06, 18:06:17
NP  Kamelot: Siége Perilous

I'm beginning to think that this is one of their best, an obsessionally great album  *horns*

Whaddaya think, Tom, Mad, and John ?

Nicky.

I've no idea. I don't have it.  ;)

I can't have 'm all you know.  :D

NP> Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 00:09:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-06, 22:45:22
I can't have 'm all you know.  :D

Not all the best women, but the best cd's, you can have  ;D

Now, if you wanna continue being a member of TSRQC (The Shattered Room Quality Club), then you go down to the cd-store tomorrow and buy Siége. And get The Twilight Chronicles too while you're at it  8)


NP  Kamelot:  Siége Perilous

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 08:00:40
NP  Elton John:  Captain Fantastic

Elton and Bernie were prog in the 70's, for sure. Listen to their stuff: It's not only beautiful melody, and playful and devious lyrics, but lots of innovative details and some surprisingly distorted and heavy guitars here and there.

I would say that their best albums are Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Captain Fantastic.

Guys, get these - and let yourselves be surprised bigtime  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-04-07, 08:24:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 08:00:40I would say that their best albums are Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Captain Fantastic.

Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy??

Now I'm surprised...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 09:54:44
... that he's brown (like me) ?  or dirty (not like me) ?  or a cowboy (like me, if you accept a veg-cowboy) ?   *horns*

Hey Paco, before you get goin on your speculations, just get the f*n album and listen to it. You're beginning to be like Bluey, and that's baaaaaaad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-07, 10:33:10
NP - David Bowie : Ziggy Stardust

       Mostly Autumn : Heroes never Die

       Arena : Opera Fanatica

A nice florilège, isn't it ?  8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 10:55:47
Certainly, Bups. I listened a lot to Bowie some 35 years ago. Maybe I got my fill, but somehow I feel that he's not as lasting as e.g. Floyd and Elton. But what do you like by and about Bowie ?

Opera Fanatica is super, one of Arena's best   *horns*

With Mostly Autumn, I'm uncertain of your motives, Bups  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-07, 16:31:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 00:09:38

Now, if you wanna continue being a member of TSRQC (The Shattered Room Quality Club)


That must be a secret society then because i never knew it existed.  :-\  ::)

NP> Brum.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 18:49:15
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-07, 16:31:18
That must be a secret society then because i never knew it existed.  :-\  ::)

Isnt it great being a member of a secret society, Mad  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-07, 16:31:18
NP> Brum.  ;D

I'm a Brummie, but as you're not playing me, you must be talkin bout somethin else  ???


NP  Pain Of Salvation:  "BE"

Strange, I like Scarsick a lot, but it's first now that I'v started listening properly to BE. Maybe because there's so much talking and program music, so it's good to have a prior interest in PoS in order to maintain the necessary perserverance  :)

Paco, check out this album (too) - definitely something for you, aint I right, Mad ?  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-07, 19:16:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 18:49:15
Isnt it great being a member of a secret society, Mad  *horns*

Indeed. The inner circle of the illusive Shattered Room.  :D
Though you have to be a Sicko before you can be a part of it.  ;) :P


QuoteI'm a Brummie, but as your not playing me, you must be talkin bout somethin else  ???

(http://www2.kro.nl/brum/images/brum_splash.gif)

;)


QuoteNP  Pain Of Salvation:  "BE"

Strange, I like Scarsick a lot, but it's first now that I'v started listening properly to BE. Maybe because there's so much talking and program music, so it's good to have a prior interest in POS in order to maintain the necessary perserverance  :)

Paco, check out this album (too) - definitely something for you, aint I right, Mad ?  *horns*

Nicky.

Yes you're absolutely right, Nicky.
But i fear that the topics PoS choose aren't the ones Paco like.
They tend to be harsh and it's understandeble that some people have problems with that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2008-04-07, 20:36:12
Now playing: SENSER - "Peace"
from the album 'Stacked Up'

A really chilled out track.  -Laavley!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-04-07, 20:50:45
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'Arnu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-04-07, 22:10:07
NP: Opeth - Bleak

Yeah! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 23:21:17
NP  PoS:  "BE"  (still)

I can see that I'l BE spending a lot of time on this formidable album.

Here's what The Wickerman writes about it on Amazon.com:

"Like all of PoS's albums, this is a concept album, but this is something different from anything they've done before. Basically, it is a concept about the origin of God, and how he created Man to try to get a better understanding of His own existence. Man, in turn, creates an artificial god of his own, to try to better understand his existence ...."

Sounds real intriguing, huh guys ?  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 07:41:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 23:21:17Basically, it is a concept about the origin of God, and how he created Man to try to get a better understanding of His own existence.

What do they mean with this?
'The origin of God'... ::) Funny how we, Man, always think in beginnings and ends... Something eternal is far beyond the reach of our minds.
Anyway, I don't think God created Man to try to get a better understanding of His own existence...
Once again, it sounds like humans want to fit God in their own frame. "God is this, God is that" "He did this and that"...
If we want to get a better understanding of Gods existence, and our own, we should read the Bible. Since it's pretty much clear.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 23:21:17Sounds real intriguing, huh guys ?  *horns*
Yes Nicky.........


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 07:41:28
Something eternal is far beyond the reach of our minds.

Very true, Paco  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 07:41:28
Anyway, I don't think God created Man to try to get a better understanding of His own existence...

This thought is actually not so new:  Hegel is my favorite philosopher, and he was deeply Christian, or in any case became so in the course of his studies of life and thought. His main perspective is that God started evolution to become Self-conscious, or as a reflection of Himself, or something like that. This image is also referred to in the Biblical "God created man in His own image".

The idea of God reflecting Himself in Man can actually be traced back to the origins of rational thought (although it cannot be understood rationally).  ;)

I use it as an image or symbol to concentrate and meditate on, just like the Crucifixion of Christ.

In case anyone now is inspired to read Hegel, it's my duty to inform you that he is a very profound and difficult philosopher. Bertrand Russell named him the most difficult philosopher of all. I (Nicky) have spent ten years studying him - on and off, admittedly - and I'v only fathomed a fraction of his thought.


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 07:41:28
If we want to get a better understanding of Gods existence, and our own, we should read the Bible. Since it's pretty much clear.

Actually much of the material here is also far beyond our rational thinking. So there's lots of stuff for concentration and meditation.

But I can still assimilate a lot of

NP  PoS:  "BE"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11This thought is actually not so new:  Hegel is my favorite philosopher, and he was deeply Christian, or in any case became so in the course of his studies of life and thought.
How deep? ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11His main perspective is that God started evolution to become Self-conscious, or as a reflection of Himself, or something like that. This image is also referred to in the Biblical "God created man in His own image".
I always thought that it meant that Man received characteristics of God. Humans have emotions, just like God. They are in search of true love, just like God.
Well, now that I mentioned this, I can imagine that God created the Earth and Man and everything because he wanted to feel true love. Too bad it wasn't everlasting love (from Man's side anyway...).

But Nicky, God started evolution...? That might be a good one for a new topic, and then explain to me what you mean by that.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11The idea of God reflecting Himself in Man can actually be traced back to the origins of rational thought (although it cannot be understood rationally).  ;)

I use it as an image or symbol to concentrate and meditate on, just like the Crucifixion of Christ.
Explain please.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11I case anyone now is inspired to read Hegel, it's my duty to inform you that he is a very profound and difficult philosopher. Bertrand Russell named him the most difficult philosopher of all. I (Nicky) have spent ten years studying him - on and off, admittedly - and I'v only fathomed a fraction of his thought.
Wow... imagine that it will cost a lifetime to know how, why and who God is. Luckily He explains Himself through His Word (that is: the Bible) instead of the most difficult philosopher of all. Hallelujah! :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 08:59:11Actually much of the material here is also far beyond our rational thinking. So there's lots of stuff for concentration and meditation.
I'd rather concentrate on true wisdom, since God has made foolish the wisdom of the world. (I Corinthians 1: 20)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 10:55:47
Certainly, Bups. I listened a lot to Bowie some 35 years ago. Maybe I got my fill, but somehow I feel that he's not as lasting as e.g. Floyd and Elton. But what do you like by and about Bowie ?

I like some of his 70's songs, I guess for the same reasons that you gave about 70's Elton John (which I like too). I wouldn't call myself a fan nor a regular listener of Bowie, though, but I think that, considering the period, the concept about Ziggy Stardust was absolutely brilliant and innovative.

Quote
With Mostly Autumn, I'm uncertain of your motives, Bups  ;)

Strictly musical ones, Nicky.

NP Arena - Friday's Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 12:25:24
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
How deep? ;)

Are you back (in)to your a*s, Paco ?  ;D


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
I always thought that it meant that Man received characteristics of God. Humans have emotions, just like God. They are in search of true love, just like God.

You'v moved deep into the main image now, Paco  :)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
Well, now that I mentioned this, I can imagine that God created the Earth and Man and everything because he wanted to feel true love.

Even deeper  :) :)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
Too bad it wasn't everlasting love (from Man's side anyway...).

You know, Paxi, we (humans, not God  ;D ) have to learn, i.a. the difference between Good and Evil, by acting freely, then reeping the fruits (some lovely, some rotton) of our acts.

Some people, e.g. Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi, implant Love quickly, others have to bang their heads against a lot'o walls (hey Paxi, where's your fave Smiley)  :D


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
Explain please.

You know, Paco, my personal thread is languishing. Ask me there, and I'l give you as good an answer as I can  :)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:02
Wow... imagine that it will cost a lifetime to know how, why and who God is. Luckily He explains Himself through His Word (that is: the Bible) instead of the most difficult philosopher of all. Hallelujah! :)
I'd rather concentrate on true wisdom, since God has made foolish the wisdom of the world. (I Corinthians 1: 20)

That's an ongoing discussion, Paxi:  Whether one should remain naive (like a child), or whether one should struggle with the raw material of the World: Personally I have chosen the latter, but each to theirs  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:58
... the concept about Ziggy Stardust was absolutely brilliant and innovative.

Very true, Bups  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-04-08, 10:57:58
Strictly musical ones, Nicky.

I bet  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:33:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-07, 23:21:17
NP  PoS:  "BE"  (still)

I can see that I'l BE spending a lot of time on this formidable album.

Here's what The Wickerman writes about it on Amazon.com:

"Like all of PoS's albums, this is a concept album, but this is something different from anything they've done before. Basically, it is a concept about the origin of God, and how he created Man to try to get a better understanding of His own existence. Man, in turn, creates an artificial god of his own, to try to better understand his existence ...."

Sounds real intriguing, huh guys ?  *horns*

Nicky.
that album makes me faal asleep ::) And I really dislike Daniël's voice, actually. Haven't said this on the Ayreon forum, but I think here I'll just get a verbal beating instead of banana's thrown at me at the next fanmeet ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:55:33
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:33:04
that album makes me faal asleep ::) And I really dislike Daniël's voice, actually. Haven't said this on the Ayreon forum, but I think here I'll just get a verbal beating instead of banana's thrown at me at the next fanmeet ;D

Maybe in ten years, Appy; you're still very young  :)

This is one of the most profound albums, I'v ever come across. Here the music is actually the handmaiden of the philosophy.

The album starts with:

"I am ... I am ... I am !

I was not, then I came to be. I cannot remember NOT being, but I may have traveled far, very far, to get here."

Later: "Perhaps I was always, forever here, and I just forgot ?  I imagine Eternity would have that effect - would cause a certain amount of drifting - like omnipresence would demand omniabsence."

There's actually a lot of Vedic wisdom in this.

As I said earlier, theosophy's vehicle today is prog  *horns*


NP  "BE"  (for the tenth time in a row)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-04-08, 19:11:48
Sylvan - Encounters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-08, 19:20:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:55:33
Maybe in ten years, Appy; you're still very young  :)

Hey, I dig it and I consider myself to be young as well! ;)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Be

Yeah Nicky you inspired me to play it again. It was a long time ago!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2008-04-08, 19:58:38
HOWARD JONES - "New Song"
from the album 'Human's Lib'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 21:22:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-08, 19:20:22
Hey, I dig it and I consider myself to be young as well! ;)

Yeah, but Tom, you're also a bit more intel! no, I mean phil! no, what the f*, I mean you're a bit more like me  8)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-08, 19:20:22
NP: Pain Of Salvation - Be

Yeah Nicky you inspired me to play it again. It was a long time ago!

Tom, you know, we never got around to toasting to Opeth. Now I'v poured some of my Bernardus Abt 12 10% beer into a glas, so: Skål to Opeth  *horns*

Great to be linkin to you on PoS now  :)

NP  "BE"  (for the umpteenth time in a row, I'm beginin to look and sound like Daniel G now, treat you to that, Appie, when we meet  ;D )

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 21:30:29
The Hound *horns*

Clive ánd Arjen

(http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/goodsigh2.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-08, 21:40:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:33:04that album makes me faal asleep ::) And I really dislike Daniël's voice, actually. Haven't said this on the Ayreon forum, but I think here I'll just get a verbal beating instead of banana's thrown at me at the next fanmeet ;D

Well, I'm not gonna throw with anything, but I'll leave you with this:
I think he has a wonderful voice.
It's a matter of taste I guess.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:55:33"I was not, then I came to be. I cannot remember NOT being, but I may have traveled far, very far, to get here."

Later: "Perhaps I was always, forever here, and I just forgot ?  I imagine Eternity would have that effect - would cause a certain amount of drifting - like omnipresence would demand omniabsence."

There's actually a lot of Vedic wisdom in this.
Which is... good? or bad?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 21:22:51I'm beginin to look and sound like Daniel G now
Well, in your case that can only be good! :D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 22:10:09
Dragonfly - Dragonfly

Great riffs *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-09, 14:12:34
Guy Manning - Songs From The Bilston House
5. Skimming Stones

Wow! :o :o :o I'm pleasantly surprised!
Very Tangent-like and sometimes a bit Neal Morse-ish with a strong leaning towards folk music. I guess you should think along the lines of Jethro Tull, but I'm no Jethro Tull expert, so I could be well wrong...
Very interesting and nice melodies. Enough space for a keyboard or flute solo, REALLY beautiful!
I have to update my shopping list again...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 17:09:22
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:33:04
that album makes me faal asleep ::) And I really dislike Daniël's voice, actually. Haven't said this on the Ayreon forum, but I think here I'll just get a verbal beating instead of banana's thrown at me at the next fanmeet ;D

I should print this for future reference.  ;D

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 17:11:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-08, 17:55:33
Maybe in ten years, Appy; you're still very young  :)

This is one of the most profound albums, I'v ever come across. Here the music is actually the handmaiden of the philosophy.

The album starts with:

"I am ... I am ... I am !

I was not, then I came to be. I cannot remember NOT being, but I may have traveled far, very far, to get here."

Later: "Perhaps I was always, forever here, and I just forgot ?  I imagine Eternity would have that effect - would cause a certain amount of drifting - like omnipresence would demand omniabsence."

There's actually a lot of Vedic wisdom in this.

As I said earlier, theosophy's vehicle today is prog  *horns*


NP  "BE"  (for the tenth time in a row)

Nicky.



You (all) should know that Daniel read a lot of books since 1997 or so before getting to the BE album.
I think it's safe to say that he know what he's talking about.
I find the album very intriguing both musically and lyrically.

NP> nothing yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-09, 17:37:21
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 17:11:36I think it's safe to say that he know what he's talking about.

That's what they always say.

Playing:
The three available tracks on ProgArchives of:

Alberto Rigoni

VERY interesting music. Pure instrumental symphonic stuff.

Take a listen:
http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3538

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:32:52
Transatlantic - SMPTe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:36:25
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-09, 17:37:21
That's what they always say.


No, that's what i said.  ;)

All i wanted to add was that the books he read were about God and religion in general.
I assume that a  real theologian knows more or all the answers (if the latter is even possible) but he have done a lot of research over the years what led to the album BE.
He must have learned something about it, I'd say.

NP> speaking of which:

PoS - BE  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-09, 19:29:31
Paco edited his post, so I'v gotta change mine too, since we can't just remove'm.

For once I have problems coming up with something to say.

Hm ....... OK, looking at the neighboring posts, I guess the question is:  To BE or not to BE  8)

I'v quoted a smart guy, so it can't be too bad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-09, 19:43:56
NP  10CC:  The Original Soundtrack

This is the one with "I'm Not In Love", "Une Nuit A Paris", "The Second Sitting For The Last Supper", and some other great songs - a real classic album  *horns*

I'm Not In Love still sounds terrific. The title, which is also often sung in the song, is actually ironic. It's so obvious that the guy is madly in love  *horns*

This is actually quite funny (not for Blueys): "A widely-repeated claim, disputed by [Jonathan] King and [Kevin] Godley, but confirmed in a 1988 interview by [Lol] Creme, is that the band name represented a volume of semen that was more than the average amount ejaculated by men, thus emphasising their potency or prowess."  - Wikipedia, 10CC

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-09, 19:48:48
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:36:25No, that's what i said.  ;)
Ah ok. ;)

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:36:25All i wanted to add was that the books he read were about God and religion in general.
Aha something like a universal god or religion... All religions are finally one and the same. Indeed very Vedic.
(There are numerous warnings about that in the Bible by the way.)

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:36:25I assume that a  real theologian knows more or all the answers (if the latter is even possible)
Nah, that's indeed never possible.
I must admit that speculation is very nice always. But talking about the origin of God is something I would not even touch.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-09, 18:36:25But he has done a lot of research over the years what led to the album BE.
He must have learned something about it, I'd say.
Well, I'm helping hoping.
What did he research anyway? He talks about taking his inspiration from the Bible, the book of Mormon, fairy tales, scientific research and fiction... Well well well... how impressive... ::)

Actually, in what does it show Daniels research? I mean, I've read the lyrics (http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/painofsalvation/be.html), but I can only conclude that it's a lot of empty things. And of course Daniel gets to talk about sex and rape of course, he likes it sooooo much. I wasn't surprised at all.

Daniel Gildenlöw about "BE": 'a kind of modern fairy tale about the genesis of life. It deals with mankind, with God and our relationship with faith and science'.

*sigh*

People are always trying to make God as human as possible, so that we can understand Him... That way we can play God over Him. We can create Him.

Nah, give me Neal Morse any day.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-09, 20:34:21
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-09, 19:48:48
All religions are finally one and the same. Indeed very Vedic.

You see, Paco, in my mind there's no contradiction between the Vedas and the Bible. The Vedas are philosophy and metaphysics, about the origins of time and space, and Man, and evolution of consciousness. The Bible is about practising Love and Charity here on Earth, and about the Ultimate, the Resurrection and Eternity.

I think you should give "BE" a spin, Paxi. It's really a groundbreaking album, you got both Tom's, Mad's, and my word for it. (Disregard Appy, he's too groundbroken.)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-04-09, 22:32:46
Disregard a green mooses views on a topic?! :o

Don't walk in the forest...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-09, 22:41:03
Not unless I moost, Deenie  ;D


NP  Queen I

Queen emerged with a masterpiece of an album  *horns*

They always set their standards very high.

"Gordon Fletcher of Rolling Stone said 'their debut album is superb'."  - Wikipedia, Queen

Earlier I was rather critical of their post-Day albums, but now I'v decided to give'm a proper listen.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 07:41:32
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2005-02-07, 20:39:30
... dig those Queen-type harmonies....

NP  Queen:  News Of The World

If you listen behind the stadium sound, the're a lot of fine details and great musicianship.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-10, 17:20:21
Hey, I have to apologise.
I just got a PM from Guy Manning himself and I'm sooooooo ashamed... :-[

He said: "Thank you for you kind comments about my voice..so very nice and informed".
That was in regard of my post about him where I made a joke about his voice and his name.
He is right. :( That was VERY distasteful, so I edited my post. And I will rectify it.

I think sometimes we (or to keep it for myself: I) go too far, here on this forum. Guy Manning was right to PM me about it and made me realise that this is not how we should speak about people.

It happens often that someone doesn't like a persons voice. For example people are complaining about James LaBrie's voice of Dream Theater. And there's of course Fish and Steve Hogarth of Marillion. We can have preferences, and there's nothing wrong with that. But when we talk about our preferred singer, or discussing some music, we should always keep in mind that we're talking about persons, persons with feelings. So respect is due.

I'd like you all to think about that.

I am very ashamed of myself. :-[ We all know that we shouldn't base our opinion on a first listen. In Progressive music, liking is always a proces.
And I am absolutely sure that I'll grow to appreciate Guy Manning's voice. In fact, his voice is VERY varied. (I incite you to listen to The Tangent albums, where he shares lead- and backingvocals with Andy Tillison and (on earlier albums) Roine Stolt.) His voice is sometimes warm and passionate, other times cheerful and uplifting. Besides, he's also an extremely gifted songwriter and musician. He is another multi-instrumentalist. And as I've said before, I am totally blown away and pleasantly surprised by Skimming Stones, a song from Guy's 2007 album "Songs From The Bilston House". Very varied music, with beautiful melodies.

From now on I'll try to be more thoughtful when talking about bands, singers, musicians. They're doing the best to keep us pleased. They put out music, and then there are people (like me) who shamelessly drag their name through the dirt, by calling them names and generally hurt them.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-10, 18:08:14
Arena - The Visitor

11. Tears in the Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2008-04-10, 19:57:22
NP: Virgin Radio playing
GERRY RAFFERTY - "Baker Street"

Yes, I still listen to Virgin Radio... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 21:28:48
NP  Metallica:  Load

Not one of their best, but still, it's the Metallica sound  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-10, 22:00:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 21:28:48
NP  Metallica:  Load

Not one of their best, but still, it's the Metallica sound  *horns*

Nicky.

Actually the only song i do like from this album is the last one: The Outlaw Torn.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 22:32:23
Guys, is ReLoad better than Load, or pretty much the same ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-11, 11:57:13
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-10, 17:20:21
Hey, I have to apologise.
I just got a PM from Guy Manning himself and I'm sooooooo ashamed... :-[

He said: "Thank you for you kind comments about my voice..so very nice and informed".
That was in regard of my post about him where I made a joke about his voice and his name.
He is right. :( That was VERY distasteful, so I edited my post. And I will rectify it.

I think sometimes we (or to keep it for myself: I) go too far, here on this forum. Guy Manning was right to PM me about it and made me realise that this is not how we should speak about people.

It happens often that someone doesn't like a persons voice. For example people are complaining about James LaBrie's voice of Dream Theater. And there's of course Fish and Steve Hogarth of Marillion. We can have preferences, and there's nothing wrong with that. But when we talk about our preferred singer, or discussing some music, we should always keep in mind that we're talking about persons, persons with feelings. So respect is due.

I'd like you all to think about that.

I am very ashamed of myself. :-[ We all know that we shouldn't base our opinion on a first listen. In Progressive music, liking is always a proces.
And I am absolutely sure that I'll grow to appreciate Guy Manning's voice. In fact, his voice is VERY varied. (I incite you to listen to The Tangent albums, where he shares lead- and backingvocals with Andy Tillison and (on earlier albums) Roine Stolt.) His voice is sometimes warm and passionate, other times cheerful and uplifting. Besides, he's also an extremely gifted songwriter and musician. He is another multi-instrumentalist. And as I've said before, I am totally blown away and pleasantly surprised by Skimming Stones, a song from Guy's 2007 album "Songs From The Bilston House". Very varied music, with beautiful melodies.

From now on I'll try to be more thoughtful when talking about bands, singers, musicians. They're doing the best to keep us pleased. They put out music, and then there are people (like me) who shamelessly drag their name through the dirt, by calling them names and generally hurt them.

-Paco

Nice post, Paco. I totally agree with you.

NP Jadis - This Changing Face  So I won't say that Gary Chandler's voice is not perfect on this one (but the song is still a favorite of mine) ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-11, 12:23:43
Yeah, you're right, Bupie, giving it a blue background makes it an entirely new experience.

::)


NP  Metallica:  Load

First it sounds pretty ordinary. But when you get properly into it, you hear a lot of special things coming and going  *horns*

One of the things I really dig about Metallica is that they have realised more than anybody else that music, to be genuine, must be totally free of glamor (else it's showbiz).

These guys can bathe in their money, but still they come across as guys you can f* around with in the local pub - or at my course  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-11, 13:46:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-11, 12:23:43
Yeah, you're right, Bupie, giving it a blue background makes it an entirely new experience.

::)


You mean I am making some kind of quoting abuse, Nicky ?

OK, this afternoon I dont work, which is cool, but  it's raining and I am far away from Paris so I won't see Arena tonight, which is sad.

But I am still having fun listening to that : http://www.myspace.com/trevbabay

Ok, I won't sell it to you as prog or even a very new style of music. It's just 100% AOR ... but it's so freaking good !

And I won't tell you who's the father of the guy. Teunis, any idea ?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 16:55:59
I'm watching Transatlantic - Live In Europe DVD at the moment.
A small window on my desktop is playing this wonderful concert, while in another window I'm doing some homework.

Works great! I should do this more often since my family here doesn't like it when I play my DVDs in the livingroom. ::)
But the sound in the livingroom is much better and secretly it's much more fun watching this while the rest is forced to watch too. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-11, 17:29:25
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 16:55:59
I'm watching Transatlantic - Live In Europe DVD at the moment.

I watched Smoke and Mirrors sooner in the afternoon. it will not replace tonight's gig  :'( but it's great anyway

NP Dream Theater - Octavarium (the song)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 17:47:53
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-11, 17:29:25NP Dream Theater - Octavarium (the song)
That's a nice song!
I think I'll play that one later today.

Now watching the Tour Documentary of Transatlantic.
Haven't seen these extras yet. It's so cool.
These people are pretty cool people.
I met Pete Trewavas at a Kino gig in Holland, and he's funny, kind and genuine. I haven't met the other bandmembers of Transatlantic, but I guess they're just as lovely! But Pete is a very calm person. Very different from Neal and Mike who are really kindof hyperactive. I don't know Roine enough to say something about him. He seems to be the mysterious one. And I like his 70's Hippie outfit on stage. :D :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-11, 18:34:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 22:32:23
Guys, is ReLoad better than Load, or pretty much the same ?

Nicky.

No, it's even worse.  ;D

NP>  Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-04-11, 18:56:42
Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-11, 19:17:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-10, 22:32:23
Guys, is ReLoad better than Load, or pretty much the same ?

Nicky.

I think ReLoad is much better, for some reason. It sort of sounded a bit more like Metallica, and a bit less like Willie Nelson tumbling down a cliffside. Slowly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 19:48:19
NP:
Hidria Spacefolk - Symetria
5. Radien

I'm tripping and spacing here! Awesome!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 20:29:34
A.C.T - Today's Report
1. Abandoned World

This reminds me that A.C.T is a band that keeps the standard very high. All of their albums are masterpieces.
Yes, I like this very much.
The voice might put people off, since it's not your ordinary prog voice (but what's an ordinary prog voice anyway?? ???). It's a bit difficult to get into (I had that problem at first) but their music is soooooo good, that you keep going back to it. And after that you come to realise that the voice is actually really good, perfectly fitting the style of the music. Making it an exceptional and very unique band.

And those keyboards... Ooooooooooohhhh wonderful!
Those Swedes...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-11, 20:52:51
Enchant - Wounded  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-11, 21:57:21
Royal Hunt - Collision course
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-11, 22:12:54
The best of "The Human League".   :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-11, 22:27:12
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-11, 22:12:54
The best of "The Human League".   :'(

Don't cry for that, Gelert. Good choice if you ask me.  ;)

I would seriously doubt your mental well being if you said 'Milly Vanilly' but with this you made a good choice.  :D ;)

NP> Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:18:01
Now playing:

Milly Vanilly *horns*
RRRRRRROOOOOCK!!!!!!


;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:26:36
Seriously now:
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
5. The Fruit Of The Wild Rose

Very nice album. Did I already said that this is a good album? 'Cause it's good! Yup, very cool.
I like this one a lot. No filler tracks on this one.
It's a great album. Brilliant. I love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:49:17
It truly is. Isn't Quartz on that, too? -Or is it getting too late for memory games?

And what about the endlessly wonderful "This is the 21st century"?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-04-12, 00:04:51
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:49:17It truly is. Isn't Quartz on that, too? -Or is it getting too late for memory games?
Yes, Quartz is on that one. An amazing song indeed.

Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:49:17And what about the endlessly wonderful "This is the 21st century"?
Agreed. The best song of that album! A true epic, with a very nice mood and lots of goosebump-moments.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-04-12, 00:15:24
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-04-12, 00:04:51
Agreed. The best song of that album! A true epic, with a very nice mood and lots of goosebump-moments.

"There's a man up in a mirrored building and he just bought the world"... 8)

Tom (NP: Spock's Beard - Of The Beauty Of It All)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-12, 09:36:00
NP  Robert Plant & Alison Krauss:  Raising Sand

Beautiful, so beautiful  :) :) :)

My old hero and his darling protégé !

But seriously guys, this one is a pearl.


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-11, 22:27:12
NP> Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon

Great to see these classics bein played here  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-12, 10:20:05
Need somethin heavier now:

NP  PoS:  The Perfect Element I   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-04-12, 11:10:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-12, 10:20:05
Need somethin heavier now:


And me I need something groovy

NP Morcheeba - Big Calm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-12, 12:50:51
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-04-11, 23:18:01
Now playing:

Milly Vanilly *horns*
RRRRRRROOOOOCK!!!!!!


;D

Now i seriously doubt your mental well being.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-04-12, 14:09:12
Just played Gazpacho - Night. I've won that album at a DPRP-poll  8). Great album, thought I already knew it  ;).

np: Knight Area - Under a New Sign  *horns*

My favourite 2007 release
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-12, 14:14:51
NP  Metallica:  St.Anger

My fave M-album. The best grunge album since Nirvana and Alice In Chains  *horns*  (Pearl Jam were always more classic rock than grunge)

If you can't enjoy this music (any longer), maybe you should consider whether your life may have become a bit tooo bourgeois  ;)

These guys havent iac.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-04-12, 17:40:40
Nightwish's new one 8)

I really like the album, but I've heard mostly bad comments on the new singers live performance :-\ Any of you guys seen them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2008-04-12, 21:23:05
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-04-12, 17:40:40
Nightwish's new one 8)

I really like the album, but I've heard mostly bad comments on the new singers live performance :-\ Any of you guys seen them?

How many new singers have they got?  ;D

NP-> It Bites - Eat Me in St.Louis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-12, 21:35:41
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2008-04-12, 22:04:54
NP -> the installation CD-ROM for my new DVD writer (quick, before the system crashes again!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2008-04-13, 09:42:14
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-04-11, 18:56:42
Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue

This was actually the first album I ever bought.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2008-04-13, 09:44:25
NP: IQ - Nomzamo - Human Nature

I have to admit, even without Peter Nicholls, this is a really good song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-13, 10:22:28
NP  Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill

Somethin for Paco and Deenie !

;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 12:11:32
^^^^ oh, memories.  ;D

NP> Dream Theater - Score

Track: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-04-13, 13:28:19
Saga - The chapters, live

Great double disc release 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-13, 18:54:27
NP  Metallica:  Garage Inc.

Lots of fun and craziness and great rock.

Took me a looong time, but now I love these guys  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 20:16:25
Opeth - Deliverance

*horns* *horns* *horns*

(http://www.amigau.com/aig/3000intro.jpg)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2008-04-13, 20:28:46
Aaah...Amiga....

I used to dream of owning one, back in 1985/86/87...!

SAMPLING?...on an affordable MIDI-compatible COMPUTER, rather than on a completely unaffordable Fairlight!...how COOL was THAT?  8)

NP-> It Bites - Thank You and Goodnight.

GREAT sleeve notes...does anybody here know what genuinely happened to "Pete"?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:20:01
What's with the Amiga?

NP:
Kino - Cutting Room Floor
8. Say You Will


VERRRRRRRY GOOD!! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:21:28
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:20:01
What's with the Amiga?


<------  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:35:15
Ahh now I get it.
Congratulations you mad sick dog!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:57:43
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:35:15
Ahh now I get it.
Congratulations you mad sick dog!

Xiéxié.  :D ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:59:26
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:57:43Xiéxié.  :D ;) ;D
...wat jij niet ziet en het is wit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-13, 23:01:42
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 22:59:26
...wat jij niet ziet en het is wit.

;D

Believe it or not but that was a bit of Chinese.

A dishwasher to the one who know what it means.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 23:03:29
"thank you" perhaps?













Or maybe "shut up"?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-04-13, 23:11:23
Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-14, 11:45:17
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-04-12, 17:40:40
Nightwish's new one 8)

I really like the album, but I've heard mostly bad comments on the new singers live performance :-\ Any of you guys seen them?

Ah, I feel less alone  ;)  Yes, DPP is great. Unfortunately, listening to various concert videos on Youtube, it seems that Anette is very false most of the time  :(  So it took them two years to finally choose somebody who can't sing live. Weird ...

Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2008-04-13, 09:44:25
NP: IQ - Nomzamo - Human Nature

I have to admit, even without Peter Nicholls, this is a really good song.

8) So true ...

NP  Sonata Arctica - Weballergy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-14, 20:28:02
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-04-13, 23:03:29
"thank you" perhaps?

Indeed.  :D



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 20:46:26
Just done Asia - Phoenix. What a load of cobblers...I feel genuinely sorry for the line-up that's kept Asia going over the last few years.

NP-> Royal Hunt - Collision Course. My first listen, and so far, so good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:05:50
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 20:46:26
Just done Asia - Phoenix. What a load of cobblers...I feel genuinely sorry for the line-up that's kept Asia going over the last few years.
Still waiting for this album  :-[. I like the Asia with John Payne too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:18:48
Amaran's Plight  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:25:43
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 20:46:26
Just done Asia - Phoenix. What a load of cobblers...I feel genuinely sorry for the line-up that's kept Asia going over the last few years.
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:05:50
Still waiting for this album  :-[. I like the Asia with John Payne too.

One man's poison etc, Teunis. Let us know what you think, eh?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-04-14, 23:35:15
It would morbidly please me a lot if this Phoenix album sucked. The reunion (in itself uninteresting as nothing on earth, but it brought about the demise of the Payne era) is one of the worst things to have happened to me as a music fan, ever. I will allow myself to be completely without rational thought on this sore matter.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-15, 10:40:23
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-14, 20:28:02
Indeed.  :D





You can send the dishwasher to the address as shown in the PM I'll send you.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-15, 18:15:45
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-15, 10:40:23
You can send the dishwasher to the address as shown in the PM I'll send you.

Still waiting.  ;)

NP> Orphaned Land - Mabool

Track: [01] Birth Of The Three (The Unification)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-04-15, 19:00:06
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:25:43
One man's poison etc, Teunis. Let us know what you think, eh?
I will. Got a mail that it has been shipped to me today  8).

np: Caamora - She
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-15, 19:48:32
OSI - Free
2. Free

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
I so absolutely really like this album! It rocks so hard.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Tue, 2008-04-15, 20:14:56
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-04-14, 21:25:43
One man's poison etc, Teunis. Let us know what you think, eh?
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2008-04-15, 19:00:06
I will. Got a mail that it has been shipped to me today  8).

np: Caamora - She

Nice one Teunis!

I've got Caamora, but haven't played it yet. Whaddya reckon?

Meanwhile, back off topic...

NP-> Yes - Talk

*EDIT* Jesus...THIS (Talk) is the album that the "new" Asia SHOULD have come up with, IMHO!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-15, 23:45:22
Well, back to "normal":

I had several days of puuure Metallica  *horns*

but

NP  Bob Catley:  Last Snows Of Winter  (on repeat)

Great song. You really feel the pain  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 11:23:59
I'm listening to 2 minute samples from Rick Altizer's Scripture Memory - Pop Symphonies.

Wow, this is really good. Rick Altizer was the second keyboard/guitar player and lead/backing vocalist as well as percussionist during Neal Morse's Testimony Tour. He really sounds like Neal Morse!
With this album he made a record that sounds like a mix of Neal Morse's and Spock's more poppy songs and Beatles.
Really cool.
But he didn't spend that much on the lyrics, since they are just exact verses from the Bible. But it works fine! :)
Very happy music!

Check it out all you Neal Morse fans! (http://cdbaby.com/cd/rickaltizer5)

I'm gonna buy this one for sure!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 11:35:08
NP Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons (LSFNY version)  Wow ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 12:05:24
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 11:35:08
NP Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons (LSFNY version)  Wow ...  8)

LSFNY??

What's with all these abbreviations?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 14:00:12
I'm listening to a tune that a friend of mine has written.
:o I'm amazed. It's so professional.
It sounds a bit like Neal Morse but faster! ;)

As soon as this guy has recorded a CD you will know! ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 15:36:15
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 12:05:24
LSFNY??

What's with all these abbreviations?

Hell, you are becoming more provocative than Wicky Nicky, PH ! Is that because you are frustated not being able to read French ?  ;D

And don't you like to try to guess what those abrevations mean ? Anyway, LSFNY = Live Scenes From New York

NP Pendragon - As Good as Gold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 16:29:23
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 15:36:15Hell, you are becoming more provocative than Wicky Nicky, PH ! Is that because you are frustated not being able to read French ?  ;D
;D

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 15:36:15And don't you like to try to guess what those abrevations mean ? Anyway, LSFNY = Live Scenes From New York
TY, Bupie.

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 15:36:15NP Pendragon - As Good as Gold

NP:
ITK from SJK.

Brilliant! *horns*

;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 17:04:20
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 16:29:23
NP:
ITK from SJK.

Brilliant! *horns*

;D

I hesitated to make that kind of answer in my previous post but I finally chose to leave you this pleasure ... and you didn't disappoint me  ;D

I have not the slightest idea of what SJK means, though  ???

NP IQ - Colourflow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 17:14:12
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-16, 17:04:20I have not the slightest idea of what SJK means, though  ???

Me neither! ;D

I'm playing nothing

Well, I'm playing on my keyboard. Just noodling around.
Sometimes I can go on forever on a loop and when I finally get free from the trance I realise that it's 20 minutes later!
Haha! :D

Got to work the ideas out into something sounding like a song...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-04-16, 18:33:26
Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2008-04-15, 20:14:56
I've got Caamora, but haven't played it yet. Whaddya reckon?
Everything that is coming out of Clive's hands is great, I love it. You don't have to expect heavy stuff, but very melodious as always. Very good balanced vocals, well have a listen  ;).

Quote from: gelert on Tue, 2008-04-15, 20:14:56
*EDIT* Jesus...THIS (Talk) is the album that the "new" Asia SHOULD have come up with, IMHO!
I have listened to it once by now. Like it, but nothing special. They have played 'safe'. At the very first notes you hear it's the old Asia. I would have expected more, but maybe it isn't fair to be a judge after just one listening  ;).

np: Credo - Rhetoric
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-16, 21:24:14
NP  Bob Catley:  End Of The Story  (on repeat)

Also a supersong  *horns*

Man, this damn record has gone under my skin. This damn singer sings like he's a god  :o *horns*

Have to go back-catalog ....

Bupie, this is somethin for you too, very melodic, passionate and heavy !

It's so hot that it can sustain you thru a Norwegian winter  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-16, 21:49:22
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-16, 22:02:10
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-16, 21:49:22
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Yeah... wouldn't you believe it?
It's been more than thirty years and there it is... still lying down on Broadway.
The poor lamb. It must be a sheep by now. A very old sheep actually.

Nevertheless, while we're counting out time, this sheep is still in the cage.
Anyway, it is a great album.

Gonna play it right away! Thanks Maddox!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-16, 22:19:01
NP: Riverside - Live At Nearfest - Dance With The Shadow  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-17, 19:24:33
Asia - Phoenix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-17, 19:50:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-16, 22:19:01
NP: Riverside - Live At Nearfest - Dance With The Shadow  *horns*

Tom

I recently got hold of two bootlegs of Riverside. My gosh, the way they sound and play live. Excellent recordings and what a show.  8)

Eh...two shows.  :D

NP> Caamora - She
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-17, 20:15:35
Jadis - Across The Water

5. A Life Is All You Need
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-17, 20:43:26
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-04-17, 19:50:31
I recently got hold of two bootlegs of Riverside. My gosh, the way they sound and play live. Excellent recordings and what a show.  8)

Yeah I was actually pleasantly surprised by the amazing sound this bootleg (Live At Nearfest) has! It sounds better than some bands' commercially released live albums!

NP: Riverside - Live At Nearfest - Acronym Love

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-04-17, 21:02:55
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-17, 20:43:26
Yeah I was actually pleasantly surprised by the amazing sound this bootleg (Live At Nearfest) has! It sounds better than some bands' commercially released live albums!

NP: Riverside - Live At Nearfest - Acronym Love

Tom

That would be R LAN AL...BTW, what does the R L stand for?  ;D

NP-> The Reasoning - Awakening

Top bananas IMHO!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-17, 21:08:54
LMAO & LOL @ Gelert.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-17, 21:26:24
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-04-17, 21:02:55
That would be R LAN AL...BTW, what does the R L stand for?  ;)

I think it stand for: Really Like  ;)

NP: R - LAN - BTTR (Now, what song sould this be? :D)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-17, 22:14:53
NP:
BLM by the three J's and the A.

A wonderful song! And it appears on my favourite 2006 release!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-17, 22:17:30
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-17, 22:14:53
NP:
BLM by the three J's and the A.

A wonderful song! And it appears on my favourite 2006 release!

-Paco

Indeed, Milliontown is quite an album isn't it? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-04-18, 10:36:31
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-04-17, 21:02:55
The Reasoning - Awakening

Top bananas IMHO!
Yes, great album. Going to see them live in May, really looking forward to that AND the new album or course  8).

np: Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1 mix)   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-18, 12:51:26
NP  DT:  Train Of Thought

Heavy  *horns*

and cool  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-18, 19:01:37
NP  Rush:  2112

There is some "Rush magic". Takes some time guys, cause it's very subtle.

2112 is one of their finest moments. Also strikes my Zep vein  *horns*

Hey Mad & Tom, whadya think of Rush ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-04-18, 20:28:35
Odyssice - Impression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-18, 21:08:57
Asia - Phoenix

Not as "Scantily Clad Radius etc" as I remember it from the first listen. Maybe Teunis is onto something here?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-18, 21:11:02
Rush - Counterparts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-18, 21:54:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-18, 19:01:37
NP  Rush:  2112

There is some "Rush magic". Takes some time guys, cause it's very subtle.

2112 is one of their finest moments. Also strikes my Zep vein  *horns*

Hey Mad & Tom, whadya think of Rush ?

Nicky.

I really, since recently that is, like the old albums of Rush. But in my opinion it all went downhill during the late eighties.
To poppy and less proggy.  ;)
But 2112 is indeed really good. And Hemispheres, and A Farewell To Kings.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:00:23
THIRD EYE BLIND - "Semi-charmed Life"
from the album 'Third Eye Blind'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:06:41
Alice In Chains - Dirt

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:11:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:06:41
Alice In Chains - Dirt

8)

I like that album!

Track 1 (Them Bones) is played in 7/4 time, which is unusual (although not unheard of) from "non-prog" bands. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-19, 10:34:47
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:06:41
Alice In Chains - Dirt

8)

Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2008-04-18, 22:11:08
I like that album!

I third that  *horns*

AIC were one of the greatest bands. Those guys lived and died - literally - for their music. And they were totally unglamorous - genuine musicians !

I actually like their third and last album best, yknow the three-legged doggie. I find that that's where their amazing grungy sound was most fully developed.


NP  2112

Simply can't get it outo my system - as bad as heroin  *horns*

Looks like we got a lotta Rush fans in this joint  :-*

"Wreathed in smoke in Lebanon"  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-04-19, 12:41:16
Within Temptation - The silent force
Avantasia - The metal opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-19, 14:38:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-19, 10:34:47
I third that  *horns*

AIC were one of the greatest bands. Those guys lived and died - literally - for their music. And they were totally unglamorous - genuine musicians !

I actually like their third and last album best, yknow the three-legged doggie. I find that that's where their amazing grungy sound was most fully developed.



Oh yeah, the self-titled album. Marvelous indeed.  *horns*

Tracks like Frogs, Heaven beside You  and Grind are soo good.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP>

Another 'good' album:

Caamora - SHE

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-04-19, 16:37:48
Rush - Test for echo

;)  (By now, they've started to grow too noisy for my liking. There were two noisy ones on Counterparts, and most of this album follows up in that vein. But hell... it's not bad.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-04-19, 19:05:13
NP  Steel Prophet:  Dark Hallucinations

Has the first singer of Redemption, Rick Mythiasin, in the mix, and he sings real good here. I got the album cause of Rick.

Real heavy stuff. Donno yet what to make of it.

SP are quite popular in the States, but almost unknown on this side.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2008-04-19, 19:48:00
Snow Patrol - Final Straw, followed by Coldplay - Parachutes.

"MMmmm...joined the Dark Side he has...."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-04-19, 20:39:35
Seventh Wonder - Waiting On The Wings

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-20, 09:09:55
NP  Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement

These guys wanted to do something real special this time, and they sure succeeded  *horns*

Heavy without being (too) thrashy, wonderful melodies, imaginative riffing. Then the heaviness lightens and an ethereal Floydian or PT atmosphere emerges. Exquisite drumming (Cap & Paxi!). Travis Smith seems to have taken a liking to them too, and he's made some real nice graphics. I have to wait with commenting the lyrics.

Riverside are now in the top league. Seems like some of you roomies agree  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-04-20, 10:47:24
Avantasia The Scarecrow
Within Temptation The Silent Force
Abydos - Little Boy's Heavy Metal Shadow Opera About The Inhabitants Of His Diary
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2008-04-20, 13:46:01
FROST 2 WORK IN PROGRESS by... well, Frost*

"And I can feel the world is turning!"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2008-04-20, 15:37:51
ROLLING STONES - "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
on Virgin Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-20, 16:32:00
Ayreon - Zero One  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sun, 2008-04-20, 17:14:59
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-04-20, 10:47:24
Avantasia The Scarecrow
Good choice! :)

Ah, that reminds me... *wanders off and searches for the Avantasia album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-20, 17:16:41
Magenta - Metamorphosis  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2008-04-20, 19:23:02
Pink Floyd - Relics

All together now:
I've got a bike, you can ride it if you like, it's got a basket, a bell that rings, and things to make it look good.
I'd give it to you if I could - but I borrowed it.

A lyric that could only come from somebody living in a University Town!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-04-20, 22:39:20
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's Last Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-21, 15:13:42
NP  Tool:  Opiate

I didnt expect much from their debut in 1992, but man, this album is sooo goood  *horns*

Already with their first effort, Tool barged into the top league.

These guys have so much spunk - it's amazing !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-04-22, 10:43:57
REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight this Feeling

Good old AOR  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-22, 10:55:02
NP  Tool:  Undertow

Need I say more ?  *horns*

Any other full-blooded Tool fans around ?

This is pretty funny: "Tool was scheduled to play the Garden Pavilion in Hollywood [in 1993] but learned at the last minute that the Garden Pavilion belonged to L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology, which the band felt clashed with the band's ethics about how a person should not follow a belief system that constricts their development as a human being. Keenan spent most of the show baaing like a sheep at the audience."  Wikipedia - Tool

I hope nobody here has been shanghaied by this miserable belief system  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-22, 22:45:58
Contagion

Ever heard about it guys ?  ;D

I wanna distinguish better between the individual songs.

This is divunytlï one of the albums I'v heard most - and every time's been a joy  *horns*

One of the things I like about it is that Clive and Mick have given the newies - Rob, John & Ian - a lot of freedom, and all members of the group have done a great job.

Hey guys, am I the only person here who wants to talk about music these days ?  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-23, 08:59:23
Well Nicky, it seems that you and I are the only ones going in depth about our listening experiences. I like writing reviews, so whenever I post in this Now Playing Thread I try to give as much information about the band/album/song I'm listening to.
It keeps it interesting.

But I was very busy these days, that's why you felt so alone. :D

And at the moment I'm not playing anything.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-23, 10:44:26
Survivor - I can't hold back

Special dedicace for Nicky  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 11:05:19
Bupie, I don't know Survivor at all.  What are they like ?  You think somethin for me ?


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-23, 08:59:23
I like writing reviews, so whenever I post in this Now Playing Thread I try to give as much information about the band/album/song I'm listening to. It keeps it interesting.

*horns* Paco. Maybe some more roomies could be animated to do the same  :)

I can tell you guys that it's the thousands of reviews I'v read that, more than anything else, have given me my extensive knowledge of rock.


Just finished Contagion this morning in the bus en route to my course. The wonderful Ascension, my alltime Arena fave, got me into a great mood. Now I can conquer the whole world !  Just call me Napoleon, Bupie  *horns*

Soon gonna play some more Steel Prophet  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-23, 12:16:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 11:05:19
Bupie, I don't know Survivor at all.  What are they like ?  You think somethin for me ?

I only have a compilation (which I usually avoid since it rarely gives justice to a band) and frankly, the song I mentioned is the only one that I really like. The rest of the album is very average commercial rock with sometimes a metal edge. I'm pretty sure you know at least the song Eye of the Tiger, which was on the Rocky's soundtrack and is as interesting as the movie  :P

To be clear, I can't recommend them ...

QuoteJust finished Contagion this morning in the bus en route to my course. The wonderful Ascension, my alltime Arena fave, got me into a great mood. Now I can conquer the whole world !  Just call me Napoleon, Bupie  *horns*

Why ? Are you that small ?  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 17:37:13
NP  Queensrÿche:  Tribe

Don't know'm that well, so here goes. Sounds real good, must say  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-23, 18:48:13
Ah yes, Queensrÿche...
I really like the album 'Tribe'.
The first four (or something) songs are really cool. 8)

Now playing...
YouTube Movies on thenewcube.blogspot.com! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-04-23, 19:36:28
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-23, 18:48:13
Ah yes, Queensrÿche...

I personally prefer "Operation: Mindcrime" (Part I) and "Empire", but I think they never released any "weak" album. Great band - and great singer!! You really should check them out in detail, Nicky. (Even if it's me who recommends them.) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 19:48:24
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2008-04-23, 19:36:28
You really should check them out in detail, Nicky.

I started doing that before I read your post, Bluey  ;D

I actually bought the entire catalog except for the first and latest album a year ago, based on reviews. I started listening to them, but some other groups gripped me more at the time and took over. But now I'm getting into Q and enjoying them a lot, and I'v added them to my prog pantheon.

Additionally we have another group in common, Bluey. Guess which:  A****  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-04-23, 20:44:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 19:48:24
I started doing that before I read your post, Bluey  ;D
In that case: Well done! *pats Nicky on the shoulder

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 19:48:24
Additionally we have another group in common, Bluey.
That is just  :o :o :o - never thought you and I could have anything in common! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-04-23, 21:23:16
NP: Arena - Painted Man

Wow, it just came along when putting my iTunes music library on shuffle. It's such a long time ago I listened to this song and now I'm blown away by it's awesomeness like it is the very first time I hear it.

That guitarsolo!!!!! *horns*

Those lyrics! "Come down from your ivory towers. Corruption devours us all." Truly spine-tingling!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-23, 21:34:21
Haha good one Tom. Very subtile. ;)
I love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-23, 21:47:49
 ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-04-24, 15:28:39
The new Journey single, off YouTube. Very promising! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-24, 18:16:01
NP  Arena:  Ascension

This is music at its best  *horns*

Here the guys got their act together fully - incomparable ... if only they could do something like this again  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-04-24, 19:46:11
NP: Opeth - The Lotus Eater

*horns*

Tom

Edit: Yay, 300th post! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-24, 20:56:57
Congrats Tom. So you didn't only post the 30000th post on this entire forum, but you also just posted your 300th post.

Amazing...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-04-24, 22:17:54
Ben Dragon - Victims of Life

Great lyric - "Among the woods and the trees - and all the other mossable things - made life seem beautiful".

I used to sing this religiously when I played the 12" Mini-LP vinyl (without the lyrics), back in the day.

Only when I got the CD with the lyrics, did I realise my error!

I blame heavy DS201 Gating! LOL.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-04-25, 03:32:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-04-24, 18:16:01
NP  Arena:  Ascension

This is music at its best  *horns*

Here the guys got their act together fully - incomparable ... if only they could do something like this again  :) :) :)

Nicky.

Ah, yeah... that is as good an ending to a concept album as you can ever get. C'est magnifique.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-04-25, 08:24:52
NP  The Visitor

Talkin bout poetry and philosophy:

Did it really make a difference ?
Am I really what I seem to be ?
Did I ever truly breathe again ?
Or is this some kind of dream ?

Paul Wrightson is a great singer too, but there's something wonderfully sinister in Rob's voice that really grips me - and a singer has to have that sinister mode too  *horns*

Just got to John's concluding solo. Man, that guy can play - God allmighty.

I remember that after having enjoyed The Visitor the first time, that solo really did it for me, and got me into the Arena folds ... and into this crazy place - the rest is history, as it's said  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-25, 17:57:10
Dikketje dap.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-04-25, 20:45:15
Magic Pie - Circus Of Life
4. Circus Of Life - Part IV: Trick Of The Mind: Act IV: Face To Face
(The awesome instrumental part)

*horns**horns**horns**horns**horns**horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-25, 21:16:01
RPWL - The RPWL Experience

Quality Pink Floyd+, from the first listen...  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-25, 21:20:30
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-25, 21:16:01
RPWL - The RPWL Experience

Quality Pink Floyd+, from the first listen...  *horns*

Agree. Some tunes are a blatant rip off of some PF songs but it's nevertheless quite good.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-04-25, 21:30:23
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-25, 21:20:30
Agree. Some tunes are a blatant rip off of some PF songs but it's nevertheless quite good.  8)

Yup - it's Floyd...but with a twist.

I occasionally enjoy listening to blatant rip-offs, especially if they're driven beyond the original, and yet in the same / complementary style - sort of how Floyd might have progressed perhaps?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-04-27, 00:14:42
I picked up 'The RPWL Experience' recently and am thoroughly impressed with it.  Curiously, despite knowing how the band has evolved and thus buying the CD because I quite fancied a bit of FLoyd-on-the-side, the first time I played it I didn't think 'this is like Pink Floyd' but 'this is like Porcupine Tree'.

Now, having played the album a good many more times, I can certainly see the Floyd side of things, but I still think of Porcupine Tree more often - no bad thing as PT are one of my favourite bands  :)

BTW, I love the lyrics to 'This is not a Prog Song' ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2008-04-27, 06:35:51
NP:  Opera Fanatica

Nothing new to the Roomies, of course, but damn this is a great piece of music.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-27, 11:48:27
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V

After all this division here in The Shattered Room, it's great to think that we're all in on this album  :)

V is for Victory - for good prog  *horns*

Just added Gary Wehrkamp to my list of fave guitarists. That guy plays a mean spade  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-04-27, 12:19:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-27, 11:48:27
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V

After all this division here in The Shattered Room, it's great to think that we're all in on this album  :)

V is for Victory - for good prog  *horns*

Nicky.

Indeed, after all this division here on a certain topic it's great to see we can still be nice to each other and no harm has been done. :)

Therefore I'm now playing Shadow Gallery - Vow

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 01:23:42
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-04-24, 15:28:39
The new Journey single, off YouTube. Very promising! :)

Does anyone here really like Journey ?

Bupie characterised their Greatest Hits as cheesy.

I'd be interested in getting an overall characterisation of them with some album recoms.


NP  Queensrÿche:  Hear In The Now Frontier

Nice music, quite special, certainly prog  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:02:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-04-27, 12:19:49
Indeed, after all this division here on a certain topic it's great to see we can still be nice to each other and no harm has been done. :)

Where  ??? I missed that. Was I involved ?  ;D

NP Enchant - Under Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:25:30
Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad

Not Prog, so I guess not to everyones taste on here, but I have always though David Coverdale to be one of the best vocalists in rock.

Not one for the intellectuals, but this is just a damn good hard-rock album.

9/10

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:36:53
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:02:41
Was I involved ?  ;D

Yeah, Bups, we can't agree on whether you are Maurice Chevalier or Benoît Blue Boy  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-28, 14:49:38
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:25:30
Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad

Actually, I was thinking about trying a Whitesnake album. Which one would you recommend ?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 13:36:53
Yeah, Bups, we can't agree on whether you are Maurice Chevalier or Benoît Blue Boy  ;D

::)  I see that you didn't wait for Ms 007 to take one several beers in the fridge  ;D

NP Joe Jackson - I'm the Man

Skateboards,
I almost made them respectable ...

Great lyrics
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-04-28, 16:30:43
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-28, 14:49:38
Actually, I was thinking about trying a Whitesnake album. Which one would you recommend ?
A classmate of mine is a fan.
He sent me a YouTube link once, and boy was it cheesy... ::)

NP: Dream Theater - Images And Words

*horns* get's better!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 19:31:26
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-04-28, 16:30:43
He sent me a YouTube link once, and boy was it cheesy... ::)

I'l leave the cheese to you, Paxi  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Chasing Blue Sky  (bonus on Frontier)

There's quite a Bowie-mood on this song, and Geoff even sings like him here (and there). Must be intentional, some kinda tribute. Great song  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-28, 19:34:05
Dream Theater - New Millennium

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-04-28, 21:12:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 01:23:42
Does anyone here really like Journey ?
You mean as in "enough to buy one of their albums"? Nope... but an occasional Journey song on the radio doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-04-28, 22:16:34
Journey? Is that old or something? Maybe Nicky likes them ;D

NP -> Ayreon - The Human Equation 8)

"I can't move, can't feel my body..."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-04-28, 22:37:02
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-04-28, 22:16:34
Journey? Is that old or something? Maybe Nicky likes them ;D

Probably not. Seems like they're more "something" than "old"  8)

And seems like Styx is a better option if you're looking for old melodic prog. Anybody familiar with Pieces Of Eight or The Grand Illusion ?  I did hear them in those days, but not enough to remember what they sounded like.


NP  Queensrÿche:  Frontier

Getting into'em  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-04-28, 23:06:40
My dad is really into Styx (the band, not the river fortunately).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-04-28, 23:31:51
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-04-28, 23:06:40
My dad is really into Styx (the band, not the river fortunately).

-Paco

Then he must like Suite Madame Blue as well.
An awesome track.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 00:03:24
That's a feasibility bound to certainty.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 01:26:20
Dream Theater - Octavarium
7. Sacrified Sons

I always think of this as the less best of the album.

My Octavarium top 8 (at the moment):

1. Octavarium
2. The Root Of All Evil
3. Never Enough
4. Panic Attack
5. I Walk Beside You
6. The Answer Lies Within
7. Sacrified Sons
8. These Walls

In this list, 1 till 5 are often shifting a lot, but thanks to its lenght the song Octavarium is almost always on top. Numbers 6, 7 and 8 are always at the end, rarely shifting.

What is your Octavarium top 8?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-29, 06:53:27
NP  Pearl Jam:  Self-titled

I really like Eddie's singing, but somehow the music isnt quite up there - too Coldplayish.

Queensrÿche are related, but their moods are much more vivid. Guess that's what makes them prog, while PJ arent quite  :-\

And guess that's what makes PJ more popular (read: accessible)  :-X


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 01:26:20
What is your Octavarium top 8?

Hey, you're asking for a lot, Paxi.

If you're so much of a DT fan, how about giving Kamelot a spin ?  They're up there too. And their lyrics are super. And Khan's a better singer.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-29, 07:34:32
NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land

Yeah, one of the absolute best  *horns*

Hey, what the f* am I doin up this early ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-04-29, 10:45:54
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 01:26:20
What is your Octavarium top 8?

Since you ask, Paco :

1. Never Enough
2. The Root Of All Evil
3. These Walls
4. I Walk Beside You
5. Octavarium
6. Panic Attack
7. The Answer Lies Within
8. Sacrified Sons

But it's subject to change very often ...

I think it's really a great album with a lot of diversity, beautiful melodies and a brilliant art cover (as always with Hugh Syme). But I don't see Octavarium (the song) as the absolute masterpiece that many describe.

NP Morcheeba - Wonders never cease
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 10:52:48
Dream Theater - Awake
2. Caught In A Web


James screams very much on this album. I'm not sure whether I like it or not.
The music is good though.

After this one I'm gonna play Falling Into Infinity. But I gotta admit that it's got more to do with duty than beauty...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-29, 19:52:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 01:26:20
...thanks to its lenght the song Octavarium is almost always on top.

I wonder why you say that. What's lenght gotta do with a song being good or not? I think it's about quality, not quantity. Not saying it's wrong to have Octavarium at the top though (far from that! ;D) but I just cannot understand why you prefer a song just because it's loooooooooooooooooooong.

Quote
What is your Octavarium top 8?

But to answer your question regarding a top 8: I like 'em all, however, if I have to choose my top 8 it would look something like this:

1: Octavarium
2: Sacrificed Sons
3: The Root Of All Evil
4: These Walls
5: I Walk Beside You
6: Panic Attack
7: The Answer Lies Within
8: Never Enough

But why don't you like Sacrificed Sons PH and Bupie? I think it's Epic with a capital E!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-29, 20:01:11
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 01:26:20


What is your Octavarium top 8?

-Paco

Nice question.

Here goes nothing:

1) Octavarium
2) Sacrificed Sons
3) Panic Attack & The Root Of All Evil
5) Never Enough
6) These Walls

That's it.  :D

NP> Mind's Eye - A Gentleman's Hurricane  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-29, 20:35:27
NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land  (on repeat)

Although money has run out for this month (can you believe it guys: I'm drinkin 2.6% beer - at least it's beer! and not some dumbass wine (Ups Bups, Sorry  :'( )), I feel ryche: I have the most wonderful woman in the world, the cutest cat, a membership of The Shattered Room, and last but not least, a Walkman with Promised Land playing at full volume  *horns*  and on top of it: I'v made mincemeat out of F1  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-29, 21:36:04
NP: Splinter - Anthony's Songs

*horns*

I saw this Dutch band last friday when they opened for Knight Area. I was so impressed by their music that I just had to buy their album right away. Now I'm listening to it and it's really great!

Guys, check www.splinteronline.com.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-04-29, 21:49:42
NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation: mindcrime

Yup  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:03:43
Kamelot - The Black Halo

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:51:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-29, 19:52:01I wonder why you say that. What's lenght gotta do with a song being good or not? I think it's about quality, not quantity. Not saying it's wrong to have Octavarium at the top though (far from that! ;D) but I just cannot understand why you prefer a song just because it's loooooooooooooooooooong.

I agree Tom. Size doesn't matter. And quality always wins from the quantity (science proves it). It's not about how much they put in, but how strong it is that they put in.

Ahem...

Seriously though. I made a mistake, it's not because of its lenght that Octavarium is so good. It's because of its lenght that the song is so varied. And because its so varied, there's so much to like in there. And because there's so much to like in there, it's a good song.

Indirectly lenght brings quality. But this is not always the case indeed. (we should ask women though...)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:57:42
I'm currently about two-thirds through The Flower Kings 'Instant Delivery'

This is the 2 CD live set that comes with the 2 DVD concert of the same name.  A truckin femendous recording and highly recommended.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-30, 00:16:34
Everon - North

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-30, 09:01:40
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 10:52:48
Dream Theater - Awake
2. Caught In A Web


James screams very much on this album. I'm not sure whether I like it or not.

It doesn't bother me on Awake. I find it much more annoying on SFAM.

Quote
After this one I'm gonna play Falling Into Infinity. But I gotta admit that it's got more to do with duty than beauty...

Why ? It's really a great album, at the exception of a few songs.

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-04-29, 20:01:11
Nice question.

Here goes nothing:

1) Octavarium
2) Sacrificed Sons
3) Panic Attack & The Root Of All Evil
5) Never Enough
6) These Walls

So your version of Octavarium doesn't include The Answer Lies Within ?  ;D

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-29, 19:52:01
But why don't you like Sacrificed Sons PH and Bupie? I think it's Epic with a capital E!

I am as you, Tom, I like all the songs here, Sacrified Sons included but maybe this is the harvest one to get into and I find that it lacks the energy of some other songs here.

NP Dream Theater - Never Enough   When the drums come in, it's ... wow  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-04-30, 11:41:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-04-29, 21:36:04
NP: Splinter - Anthony's Songs

*horns*

I saw this Dutch band last friday when they opened for Knight Area. I was so impressed by their music that I just had to buy their album right away. Now I'm listening to it and it's really great!

Guys, check www.splinteronline.com.

Tom
I've discovered this band earlier this week. Added them as a friend on MySpace. Their tracks are sounding great, definitely worth checking them out indeed.

np: IQ - Forever Live (DVD) in 5.1 sound *horns*  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-04-30, 19:37:35
NP  Ten:  Return To Evermore

mmmmmmmmmmmmm..................

I'l be back in the remote future  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-04-30, 19:49:15
Magenta - Metamorphosis

1. The Ballad of Samuel Layne
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-30, 20:34:58
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-04-30, 09:01:40


So your version of Octavarium doesn't include The Answer Lies Within ?  ;D



Along with I Walk Beside You the answer must be: no.  ;D

Nice for a B-side or demo recordings or something like that but on an entire album?
Definitely no.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-04-30, 20:39:30
Ian Hunter - 'All American Alien Boy'

Edit: and now Marillion - 'Marbles by the Sea' - progtastic  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 20:45:48
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

Might make a good Sports' TV coverage theme, eh?  ;D

Followed by Kansas - Point Of No Return

Preceded by Aha - Hunting High & Low
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:06:34
Beardfish - 'Sleeping in Traffic Part One'

First couple of tracks had me thinking 'what have I bought this for?' but by track 6 I'm thinking 'this is cool'  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-05-01, 22:06:58
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 20:45:48

Preceded by Aha - Hunting High & Low

Nice.  ;)

NP>

Echolyn - Mei  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-01, 22:40:57
NP: Pain Of Salvation - Beyond The Pale

Such a great track! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:04:28
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 20:45:48Followed by Kansas - Point Of No Return

No "no", now know it's "know".


Maddox, how's Mei?
I was listening to Echolyn's The End Is Beautiful, and it really blew me away.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:17:17
NP  Ten:  Babylon

"Love like ours burns like fire,
Dusk 'till dawn,
Endless light giving proof,
Love like ours answers why we were born,
I was confused, then there was you,
And love became the law."

Whew !  Really sent my thoughts sailing  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:06:34
Beardfish - 'Sleeping in Traffic Part One'
First couple of tracks had me thinking 'what have I bought this for?' but by track 6 I'm thinking 'this is cool'  8)

I have my eyes on that album too, Steve. Nice to get my hunch confirmed  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:51:24
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:04:28

Maddox, how's Mei?
I was listening to Echolyn's The End Is Beautiful, and it really blew me away.

-Paco

Mei is one big giant epic. About 49 minutes and it's marvellous.
Many classical instruments are used on this album and it certainly gives you that real symphonic feel. It leans a bit onto the sound of Gentle Giant and a bit more like King Crimson but it definitely has its own touch.
You need to dig your way into this though for it's not an easy album to start with if you're new to Echolyn. But after you reach the core, i'm certain it will grab you by the ... arms.  ;D

And if not: don't blame me. I'm just the messenger.  :P

Edit: Oh, you already listened to The End.  :-[
Sorry, read over that one.
If you like that album then you really will enjoy Mei. Trust me.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:59:26
NP: Radiohead - Last Flowers

After this, I'm off to bed...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-02, 08:34:33
Arena - 'The Cry'

Dunno why, but that's become my Arena CD of choice all of a sudden.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 09:52:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-02, 08:34:33
Arena - 'The Cry'

Dunno why, but that's become my Arena CD of choice all of a sudden.

You know, I can imagine that!
Although not a real studio album, it has some fine pieces of music. The acoustic guitar piece by John Mitchell for instance. The (mini)album is very cohesive and very good for relaxing.

Marillion - Anoraknophobia
7. This Is The 21st Century

:'( beautiful...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-05-02, 11:29:10
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 14:06:44
NP  Ten:  Return To Evermore

"Spectral masquerade,
Bathed in streams of twilight,
Echoes of the fire and the flames,
Begin again.
I thought love and hate,
Life and death,
Were finite.
Now I know that after the grave,
It stays the same."

Gary Hughes -  Dreamtide


This guy combines deep philosophy, beautiful poetry, great melody, fine musicianship, and expressive singing in an incredible manifestation of genius  *horns*

What's only more incredible is that he's sooo ignored, even in progworld  :o

Guess - once again - it needs genius to see genius  8)

How long did it take to acknowledge Aristotle ?  And how long will it still take to acknowledge Pythagoras ?

But Gary, just like our two Greek friends, doesnt seem to care. He just does his thing, and gives us one wonderful album after the other.

When you're disgusted with steaks and Madonna, that's what makes it worth living here on earth, guys  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 14:36:33
I'm playing the intro to Black Light Machine (Frost) on my keyboard!

Expect a full instrumental remix version of this song, guys! :D

(Sounds really cool though, if I say so myself!)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-05-02, 21:22:58
Big Big Train - Bard

My first listen to this CD - and it's excellent...  *horns*

My favourite of theirs would be Gathering Speed, and so far this is as good, IMHO.

Thanks for the tip on this band, Widge...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-05-02, 21:26:58
Strangefish - Fortune Telling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-05-02, 23:25:03
Star One 8)

Das ist über-möbel, ja!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-05-03, 00:22:35
Rick Altizer - Think About These Things (a sample from his website)

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or worthy a praise, let your mind think about these things.

8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2008-05-03, 01:39:05
Hot Tuna - Hesitation Blues

Not in the least proggy, but very satisfying if one is in the mood, and I am.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-03, 16:29:32
NP  Caamora She - The Bonding

Beautiful  *horns*

"We are the heart of the world -
We are the spiritual force.
Whatever may come, we'll follow along -
To the river to the spring to the source.
It's there in your face, my love -
Never doubt it's a part of you now."

Hey guys, just get the cd  8)

- and Bups, for the music  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-03, 17:13:32
Moonrise - The Lights of a Distant Bay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-03, 17:27:07
Just finished: Carptree - Man Made Machine

Just started: Mick Ronson - Heaven and Hull

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2008-05-03, 19:59:21
ACT - Today's Report (special edition)...

...and at the same time, my GF's son is playing some heavy Cheesy-Quaver malarkey....

Result = ???


But Stereo-Chez-Moi has bigger "watts-thingies" than Cheesy-Quaver's....


End result WILL be Prog Rulz  *horns*


...and no neighbours....  :D

*EDIT* Neighbours intact! GF's Son gone down the pub in disgust! NP-> The Reasoning - Awakening....

Told Ya - Prog Rulz!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-03, 20:31:01
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-05-03, 23:56:27
I just played Porcupine Tree - Stars Die

And I'm now playing Dream Theater - The Oakdale Odyssey

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-04, 11:20:48
Quote from: gelert on Sat, 2008-05-03, 19:59:21
Told Ya - Prog Rulz!  *horns*

So let's forget about Madonna and F1, Gelly  ;)


NP  Ten:  The One  (on Evermore)

This is real sneaky stuff:  The first time you hear it, it sounds like so much other good classic rock; the tenth time, it sounds like only Ten can sound  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-04, 18:44:10
NP  Caamora: The Bonding  (on repeat)

Man, what a song  *horns*

As good as only Clive can make it, and Christina sings it with full conviction  8)

Nobody else stuck on this one ?

Christina has the honor of being the first woman to be inducted into my fave singer list (30 men). Yes, sisters can do it too  :)

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-04, 20:49:21
Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-04, 20:58:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-04, 11:20:48
NP  Ten:  The One  (on Evermore)

I ordered a Ten CD on Friday, Evermore as it happens.  I've not heard anything by them but decided to give one a whirl - largely due to burblings on this forum.  8)

Fingers crossed...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-04, 21:44:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-04, 20:58:25
... largely due to burblings on this forum.  8)

Guess they were mine, Steve. Nobody else here has written enthusiastically about Ten - strange, considering that they're one of the absolute best  *horns*

Tellya, you won't be disappointed by Evermore. That's an album you'l enjoy ever more.

I have this treacherous thought that the reason why roomies are unwilling to try out Ten is that they're probably the only group similar to Arena that are just as great - hey Cap, where's the devil smiley  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-04, 21:47:19
Galleon - The Ocean  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-04, 22:28:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-04, 21:44:10
Guess they were mine. Nobody else here has written enthusiastically about Ten

Quite possibly.  I've been meaning to check them out for some while, but now I've got someone to blame if I don't like them  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-05, 09:18:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:17:17
I have my eyes on that album too, Steve. Nice to get my hunch confirmed  :)

Having now played it a goodly number of times, I can report I'm very impressed with Beardfish.  A bit different to most of my other progish purchases of late, but all the better for it.

Just noticed that Part 2 is out very soon http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191 (http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191) - shall I order it?  Hmmm, bit of a no-brainer, that one!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2008-05-05, 19:13:04
Arena - The Visitor. I really like "State of Grace".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 19:59:21
Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:13:12
Sylvan's Posthumous Silence has just finished, and prior to that it was
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard.

Just wondering what to stick on next...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:34:34
Today I played:

Blackfield - Blackfield II
Sylvan - Presets
Kaipa - Angling Feelings
A.C.T - Imaginary Friends

And now nothing.
To be honest, sometimes it's very good not to listen to anything. Just silence.
In fact, I think I'm gonna sit in our backyard in a few minutes, just sitting and relaxing, enjoying the silence!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:53:01
Steve Hillage - Open/Studio Herald

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:57:06
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg: Cover series: Made In Japan

I expected a bit more firework. Musically everything is okay, of course but to be honest: James' voice is totally misplaced here.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-06, 08:36:15
NP  Caamora:  The Bonding  (on repeat)  *horns*

Pusle thinks that Daddy's gone full bananas now  :o

And Daddy is gone  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:21:21
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:57:06
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg: Cover series: Made In Japan

I expected a bit more firework. Musically everything is okay, of course but to be honest: James' voice is totally misplaced here.  :(


I didn't hear this one but it's strange that they release live albums where James is struggling so much  ???  Honest but strange ... I am wondering what James himself thinks about it ?

NP Sonata Arctica - Tallulah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:21:52
Panic Room - Visionary Position
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:24:10
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:57:06
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg: Cover series: Made In Japan

I've not heard of this one.  Is it fan-club only, or something like that?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 11:04:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:24:10
I've not heard of this one.  Is it fan-club only, or something like that?

Mad would give you more details but it belongs to a serie of albums called Official Bootlegs that can only be ordered online here : http://www.ytsejamrecords.com/

NP A-Ha - Scoundrel Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-06, 16:59:29
Can you believe it:

NP  Caamora:  The Bonding  (still on repeat)

That's how good/addictive it is  :o

Must have played it over twenty times today (and not because I'm/it's dull)  ;D

Guuuuuuys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-06, 17:27:48
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:21:21
I didn't hear this one but it's strange that they release live albums where James is struggling so much  ???  Honest but strange ... I am wondering what James himself thinks about it ?

I think Mad means that James doesn't sound bad technically, but I think he feels that James' voice doesn't fit with the music (which is originally from Deep Purple). Am I right Mad? ;)

NP: Dream Theater - A Sort Of Homecoming - The Spirit Of St. Louis

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 18:49:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-06, 17:27:48
I think Mad means that James doesn't sound bad technically, but I think he feels that James' voice doesn't fit with the music (which is originally from Deep Purple). Am I right Mad? ;)

Yes, Tom, you must be right considering the word "misplaced". I should have got that :-[

NP Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2008-05-06, 18:53:28
Sonata Artica, Paid In Full
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-05-06, 19:41:55
RPWL - The RPWL Experience
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 20:21:23
RPWL - Trying to Kiss the Sun

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-07, 08:29:45
NP  Caamora She

Getting better and better  *horns*

A lot of intriguing thoughts here and there.

I think that Clive gave it his all here, guys, and that's quite something.

It shines thru that the other singers and instrumentalists love the guy. They'v all done a remarkable job.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-05-07, 12:42:52
The amazing voice of Paul 8)

http://www.myspace.com/adayswork 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-05-07, 13:51:39
Ah yes. A Day's Work.
I need to know more about that band. Sounds cool!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-05-07, 16:53:19
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
3. In Chains


I don't understand why Marco sings about his diarrhea.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-07, 19:56:58
NP: Genesis - Silver Rainbow

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-05-07, 20:04:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-07, 19:56:58
NP: Genesis - Silver Rainbow

Tom

Ahh I don't see that one very often here.
What do you think of that song?

NP: Ajalon - On The Treshold Of Eternity
8. Forever I Am


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-05-07, 20:47:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-05-07, 13:51:39
Ah yes. A Day's Work.
I need to know more about that band. Sounds cool!

-Paco
Well, their singer, Paul, did Damian's parts on the Ayreon Fanmeet (that's how I know him) and the band supported Threshold in Helmond a short while back. I missed them because of traffic, but I bought the album they had for sale and was pleasantly surprised when I heard it. Eventhough he did a great job singing Damian's lines, his "natural" voice is so much better!
The sound is mostly pop-rock, although some part are pretty downright RAWK.

You can check out their site http://www.adayswork.nl/ and buy the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-07, 20:58:41
Machine Head - Burn My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-07, 22:22:24
Arena - The Visitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-08, 19:44:39
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'Arnu

Track: Wurensh
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-08, 19:51:52
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-08, 19:44:39
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'Arnu

Track: Wurensh
8)

Meanwhile at chez moi Tears for Fears - Year Of The Knife. So much "It Bites" and "Ben Dragon" about this track....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-08, 21:21:45
Pendragon - Masquerade Overture.  A classic album, IMHO  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-09, 20:06:16
Stackridge - Mr Mick.  Vastly underrated 70s gem, Steam Radio Song in particular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-05-09, 21:02:51
Dale - "My horizon"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-10, 08:17:11
Druid - Fluid Druid.  Prog from the dawn of time.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-10, 08:20:18
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 11:04:08
Mad would give you more details but it belongs to a serie of albums called Official Bootlegs that can only be ordered online here : http://www.ytsejamrecords.com/

Whoops!  Thought I replied to this one at the time, but clearly I didn't!!
Cheers for the link, anyway, it looks like my credit card needs a severe thrashing yet again.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-10, 11:20:47
NP  DT: Live At Budokan

Prog heaven  *horns*

I'm in a period where I stick to the fewest bestest  :)

Yesterday my old high school friend Rune defended his Dr. Scient Thesis successfully  *horns*

Afterward there was a big party in the fabulous Danmarks Akvarium. That part was great too  *horns*

The first problem for me and Ms 007 was all the meat. We should'v had Appy and Deenie as standins for that part. It was strange (guess prob only for us veggies) to see the living meat swimmin around in the glass cases and the dead meat (not Paco this time) on the plates  :'(

The second problem was the music. Fortunately the're no roomies to stand in for that part. It was all Steppenwolf, Stones, Fleetwood, and stuff like that. That was all good once upon a time, but like: Welcome to the 21st Century !  When I had nuff and insisted upon them playing The Bonding, the guy took it off even before the refrain and said "You can't dance to that !". Man, I had just worked myself into it, and that sure was danceus interruptus for me  :o ;D

Well, it was great to be with some old friends (not you guys this time - hey, it don't always have to be you guys, huh ? )  :) ;D

And the gin & tonics were sooooo goooood - and mean  ;D   If ever we meet (not with ea), guys .....   ;D  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-10, 08:20:18
... it looks like my credit card needs a severe thrashing yet again.  ::)


Mine was thrashed so much that it's deep six'd  :'(

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-10, 11:47:35
'To Cry You a Song: A Collection of Tull Tales' by various artists including Magellan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-10, 14:02:21
Billy Idol - White Wedding

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 09:59:56
NP  A.C.T:  Silence

Tifniftly one of the best. These guys are convincingly all over the place  *horns*

Is it only Paco and me who are into A.C.T ?

They're a Malmö group. Hope they soon play in their hometown  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 11:04:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 09:59:56
Is it only Paco and me who are into A.C.T ?

Quite possibly, yes.  ;)
Not a band I've checked out, as yet.

NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 11:16:16
Steve, I would certainly think that A.C.T is somethin for you. They're prog-medium, very songbased and melodious, have quizzical lyrics, very tongue-in-cheek (which limeys dig), and with some philosophical depth, very contrasted moods, and lots of fine details, all done super-professionally. And not least: Herman Saming sings real nicely and understandably in English (rare with Scandinavian bands).

Although they're very eclectic, they've developed their own original sound. I would say that they come close to Spocks, but still they're quite different. Maybe also a modern heavier version of Supertramp, a bit like 10cc too. If all this sounds puzzling, well, that's what they are, and in a great way.

Just struck me that hardly anybody else nowadays makes music with so much harmony and voices coming and going.

We're talkin top league here imo   *horns*

Silence is wonderful, and I have the impression that all four of their albums are great. Paco knows more about A.C.T, so maybe he'd like to supplement  :)

NP  A.C.T:  This Wonderful World  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-11, 12:21:05
A.C.T. is indeed rather good. Already have two albums of theirs and i really like it.

NP> Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-05-11, 13:26:45
ACT is cool! Very song-based, and that's a winner with me.

I don't get that passion for the band, though. I don't know why.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 13:29:49
Thanks for the pointers, people.  I'm all for eclectic so I've just ordered 'Silence' to see how I get on  :)

Not that I'm averse to a bit of acloustic, either...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 16:24:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 13:29:49
Not that I'm averse to a bit of acloustic, either...

Was there an 'l' too much there, Stevie, or what do you mean  ???


Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-05-11, 13:26:45
I don't get that passion for the band, though. I don't know why.

A.C.T are very slow growers. Require a lot of patient spins. Then they grow like a beautiful red rose. (I have the impression that not all roomies are sufficiently progatient.)  ;)


NP  A.C.T:  Joanna  (on Silence)

Like a beautiful red rose (think I just got Bups onto this album too)   ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-11, 12:21:05
A.C.T. is indeed rather good ....

There's a '.' too much there, Mad. (And a band/group are plural.)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 17:55:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 16:24:58
Was there an 'l' too much there, Stevie, or what do you mean  ???

Perhaps we've found the one that Dido lost?  ;)

NP: Neutrons - Black Hole Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-11, 20:41:29
Yellow Matter Custard   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 20:45:58
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-11, 20:41:29
Yellow Matter Custard   8)

Sounds like somethin for Appy  ;D

You guys sure got some exotic tastes  ::)


NP  Metallica:  St. Anger  *horns*

I really love this album. I know that some of you guys will say "He's screwy". It's the same experience as I have when listening to Alice In Chains:  raw, earthy, honest music. Anyone else has this vein ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 21:42:58
Peter Hammill - The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage.  Possibly my favourite early PH album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-11, 21:45:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 20:45:58
Sounds like somethin for Appy  ;D

You guys sure got some exotic tastes  ::)



If he's into The Beatles then yes. If not: then no.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-12, 11:21:23
Dream Theater - Score

Track: [disk III - # 01] Octavarium

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-05-12, 20:12:40
IQ - Living Proof

track: The Magic Roundabout  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-05-12, 21:33:57
I just played: Clepsydra - Alone. Simply great!

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Shoot First. This track is a mailing list exclusive. It's an acoustic version of a song that's gonna be on the new album 'Tightly Unwound' which will be released on May 19. After hearing this song I'm quite curious to hear the new album.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-12, 22:02:53
Bill Nelson 'After the Satellite Sings'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-12, 23:12:23
NP  Korn:  Untitled  (their latest)  *horns*

Guess I'm pretty much alone in this here in the Room - waaaaah  :'(  ..... but I'd say that for the patient listener an incredible sonic richness opens up along this vista.

Korn are really one of a kind. Lots of groups have tried to emulate them, but none have come close to their wide-ranging imagination.

Don't underestimate these guys. They may have started out as juvenile rebels, but now they've become mature, serious, seeking musicians, with a very stable base of fans who now also are mainly parents with steady jobs.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ian M on Tue, 2008-05-13, 03:01:24
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime (Suite Sister Mary)

Ian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-13, 11:14:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 16:24:58
NP  A.C.T:  Joanna  (on Silence)
Like a beautiful red rose (think I just got Bups onto this album too)   ;D
Nicky.

I indeed have an LP called Silence but it's not from A.C.T. ...  ;D

NP Sonata Arctica - The Power of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 11:51:13
Bups, you forgot that the .'s are my bizniz (Tom has the !'s, Paco the o's, and Mad took over the ¨'s from me)..


NP  Korn:  See You On The Other Side

Weird, even by Korn(y) standards  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:17:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 11:51:13
Bups, you forgot that the .'s are my bizniz (Tom has the !'s, Paco the o's, and Mad took over the ¨'s from me)..

You're right about that!!!!!! I like my daily dose of !!!!!!!'s.  ;)

NP: Ehm, nothing since I'm at work...but don't tell anyone!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:29:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:17:34
NP: Ehm, nothing since I'm at work...but don't tell anyone!

Doin nothin or playin nothin, Tom ?   ;D


NP  Pink Floyd:  The Division Bell

Since I'm not at work  :D

A classic album, and quite a different kettle of korn  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:44:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:29:07
Doin nothin or playin nothin, Tom ?   ;D

Both to be honest...Well technically the radio is playin but that's basically just repeating the same crappy songs over and over. So I'm not counting that as 'now playing'. If I would, you´d get something like this:

NP: Alain Clark - Father And Friend

or

NP: Amy Winehouse - Valerie

And you see, that's kinda bad for my reputation here in the room... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:57:01
Nice to have someone to talk to, Tom. I'm a bit bored; Pusle and Freddy (my toy monkey) are just lazin in the sun.

But it's good bizniz for me, more .-time than !-time  :D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:44:35
Well, technically the radio is playin, but it's basically just repeating the same crappy songs over and over.

Yknow, I prefer Floyd  ;D ;D

So whaddaya do in the office the whole day, Tom, apart from listening to Whinyhouse ?   Do you also sell wheel locks ?  Everybody around here seems to do that  :D

Apropos, it's Bluey's birthday on Friday. A propose that we throw a surprise party for her. We only need to answer three questions:

1)  Where does she live (I know it's Germany, so that gets us halfway) ?
2)  Who buys the JD&C (we have to make sure that it's the right type of sugar in the C) ?
3)  Who picks us up (someone who can stay sober for the ride) ?

So, seeya on Friday !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 14:14:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 13:57:01
Nice to have someone to talk to, Tom. I'm a bit bored; Pusle and Freddy (my toy monkey) are just lazin in the sun.

But it's good bizniz for me, more . time than ! time  :D


Yknow, I prefer Floyd  ;D ;D

So whaddaya do in the office the whole day, Tom, apart from listening to Whinyhouse ?   Do you also sell wheel locks ?  Everybody around here seems to do that  :D

Nicky.

No I'm afraid I don't sell wheel locks. I'm finally finished with school, so that's cool. But now I work at the office, making computerized (3D) designs of buildings, houses etc. This technique is called AutoCad, maybe that rings any bells. But I'm not that inspired today, 'cause I'm sitting here in a cold (airconditioned) room, while the sun is shining outside. The thing is: I just want to go outside but that's not gonna happen in the next 3 hours. :-\ I can only look through the window and see people enjoying the sun. Oh well...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-13, 17:06:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-13, 14:14:15
No I'm afraid I don't sell wheel locks. I'm finally finished with school, so that's cool. But now I work at the office, making computerized (3D) designs of buildings, houses etc. This technique is called AutoCad, maybe that rings any bells. But I'm not that inspired today, 'cause I'm sitting here in a cold (airconditioned) room, while the sun is shining outside. The thing is: I just want to go outside but that's not gonna happen in the next 3 hours. :-\ I can only look through the window and see people enjoying the sun. Oh well...

Tom

Be grateful that you even have a window to look through.  ;)

I haven't.

NP> The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-13, 17:30:28
NP   DT:  Train Of Thought   *horns*

One of my fave DT's.  Why ?  Cause it's so nice and heeeavy  :)


Before that:   Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

Not one of my faves.  Why ?  Cause it's tooo heeeavy   :(  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-13, 18:34:34
Knight Area - Under a New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2008-05-13, 19:11:33
PiecesSum 41
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-05-13, 19:23:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-11, 11:04:23
Quite possibly, yes.  ;)
Not a band I've checked out, as yet. [A.C.T]

Well, get on it with it then! :D

They are REALLY good!
Each album is the best. But the two latest are even better.
I think "Last Epic" is a little bit better than "Silence", but still "Silence" is a good choice indeed! :)



NP: Rick Altizer - Turn My Eyes Away (a 2 minute demo from CDBaby.com)

I'm really planning on buying this, the music is very simple and the lyrics are repetitive, but somehow I'm really enjoying the samples.
Perhaps because of the lyrics being directly taken from the Bible.

Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Preserve my life according to Your Word. Preserve my life according to Your Word. Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Preserve my life according to Your Word. Preserve my life according to Your Word.
Lord, fullfill Your promise, Lord, to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Psalm 119: 37, 38.

;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-13, 19:44:12
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-05-13, 19:23:18
Well, get on it with it then! :D

Yes boss!  ;D ;D  Actually next in the 'to be ripped' pile at this very minute.

NP: Muse Black Holes and Revelations.  More Pet Shop Boys than Prog, if I might venture, but still pleasant enough.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:04:26
Now Playing

Magenta - Metamorphosis.

Probably not quite as good as "Seven" but this CD is a real grower, reveals something new everytime I listen to it.

Next up - The Reasoning - Awakening.

Cheers

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:23:06
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:35:31
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:23:06
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

TDT is a really cool album, apparently their 2nd album is due out in Autumn this year  :)

CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 09:38:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-13, 18:34:34
Knight Area - Under a New Sign


How does it sound, Steve ? I was thinking of trying them.

Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:04:26
Magenta - Metamorphosis.

Probably not quite as good as "Seven" but this CD is a real grower, reveals something new everytime I listen to it.

It's on its way to my house so I should be able to check it soon.

NP Marillion - Estonia (on Marbles Live, which is a GREAT album  *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 11:55:32
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 09:38:26
How does it sound, Steve ? I was thinking of trying them.
I like Knight Area.  Not my favourite band, but certainly very nice.  I'm not much good at categorising bands, but the 2 CDs I've got are very definitely prog   *horns*

Keyboards sound very Gabriel-era Genesis, but the overall music doesn't.  More at the traditional end of the prog market than the Dream Theater Prog Metal end.  Well worth checking out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 12:01:52
NP: A.C.T Silence.  Indeed a good album, as was suggested by the good folk of this forum.  Some parts sound very much like a prog 10cc which is certainly different!

Next up: The F2 Music sampler from progrock.co.uk, featuring Magenta, Chimpan A, Credo & Ezra.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-14, 12:07:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 11:55:32
I'm not much good at categorising bands, but the 2 CDs I've got are very definitely prog   *horns*

I think you can label them as 'neo-progressive symphonic rock' or something like that :P. But labeling them is a waste of your time. You'd better give them a listen right now Bupie!

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 12:51:31
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 09:38:26
It's on its way to my house so I should be able to check it soon.

I pre-ordered it from amazon.co.uk but it went straight to 'unavailable' when released so I need to pick up a copy from elsewhere, methinks.  I currently own no Magenta CDs whatsoever, but I'm listening to the 5 tracks on the F2 Music free sampler at the moment - they're completely awesome.  *horns*  I must get myself sorted in the Magenta department!  :)

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 09:38:26
NP Marillion - Estonia (on Marbles Live, which is a GREAT album  *horns*)

Yes, agreed completely.  I'm also particularly fond of the 'Smoke' and 'Mirrors' pair that you can get from the website.  Really, really good performances of the songs included.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-14, 13:22:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 12:51:31
I'm also particularly fond of the 'Smoke' and 'Mirrors' pair that you can get from the website.  Really, really good performances of the songs included.

Especially the performance of Bedshaped... :o *horns*. I'm desperately in love with that song hehe ;)...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 13:38:42
Thanks to Steve and Tom for the advice on Knight Area   ;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-14, 13:22:05
Especially the performance of Bedshaped... :o *horns*. I'm desperately in love with that song hehe ;)...

I don't see this song on Smoke or Mirrors setlists  ???

NP Def Leppard - All I want is Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-14, 13:43:32
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-14, 13:38:42
I don't see this song on Smoke or Mirrors setlists  ???

I'm so sorry, you're absolutely right. In my enthusiasm I thought Steve was talking about the cd's 'Family' and 'Friends'... :-[ But of course Smoke and Mirrors are fab as wel! :)

NP: Marillion - Friends - Bedshaped :D

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-05-14, 14:08:08
Isolation Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 16:35:57
Riverside - 'Voices In My Head' mini-album, EP or whatever it is!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-05-15, 08:22:38
Sonata Arctica Mary Lou
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-05-15, 11:25:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-11, 16:24:58
There's a '.' too much there, Mad. (And a band/group are plural.)  ;)

Well, that depends. I haven't got access to my bookshelf, and the free internet is not something I trust implicitly, but I think in general that a band is plural  ;) in the UK and singular in the US.

Anyway, I found this thing that I feel shed some sensible light on the matter, and seemingly confirms my suspicions:

1. Grammar: Traditional Rules, Word Order, Agreement, and Case


§ 20. collective noun
Some nouns, like committee, clergy, enemy, group, family, and team, refer to a group but are singular in form. These nouns are called collective nouns. In American usage, a collective noun takes a singular verb when it refers to the collection considered as a whole, as in The family was united on this question or The enemy is suing for peace. It takes a plural verb when it refers to the members of the group considered as individuals, as in My family are always fighting among themselves or The enemy were showing up in groups of three or four to turn in their weapons. In British usage, collective nouns are more often treated as plurals: The government have not announced a new policy. The team are playing in the test matches next week.     1
  Be careful not to treat a collective noun as both singular and plural in the same construction. Thus you should say The family is determined to press its (not their) claim.     2
  Collective nouns always refer to living creatures. Similar inanimate nouns, such as furniture and luggage, differ in that they cannot be counted individually. That is why you cannot buy a furniture or a luggage. These nouns are usually called mass nouns or noncount nouns. They always take a singular verb: The bedroom furniture was on sale.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-05-15, 12:59:06
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-05-15, 11:25:07
Well, that depends.

Yeah, I'v also seen band/group treated as singular. But for "rock band/group" the most common form by far is plural, and this also refers to the members as individuals, in contrast to a group of e.g. soldiers.

It seems to me that the plural form is pretty much established now.


NP  DT:  Octavarium  (on repeat)

A terrific album  *horns*

I find all the songs on it great, and I consider the track Octavarium by all means epic.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-05-15, 13:52:52
This plural/singular thing is just another tool to enhance the power of language, written or speechical. ;D If you are conscious about this, you can enhance the sense of a unit by saying "Arena is playing live next month", whereas I guess it is a recognition of the individual members to say "Arena are playing live next month". It might be a fashion thing. For a while, a romantic vision of the collective has been popular, while the respect and acknowledgement of the individual, even if part of a group, are modern notions.

But any way, I'd support any conscious choice.

Now playing with the thought of dinner...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-05-15, 16:27:37
Good observations, Deenie  *horns*

I agree, even on the dinner deliberations  ;D


NP  Nothin, as my pc is down - real pissy - and I'm at the local library  :'(

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-15, 18:55:34
Just finished: Opeth 'Blackwater Park'
Just started: Circus Maximus 'Isolate'

A couple of albums I've not played for a while...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-05-15, 19:01:31
Funny. I just started Circus Maximus too but instead of playing Isolate which is pretty decent album i'm playing their first album, The First Chapter.
That album is soo huge.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-15, 19:23:37
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-15, 20:02:05
Black 'n Blue Nasty, Nasty.   Big hair, big metal.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-15, 21:16:51
NP: Frost* - Saltaire

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-05-15, 22:41:41
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-15, 19:23:37
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: First Light

Fantastic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-15, 22:46:45
Arena - Pride.  First time I've sat down and properly listened to this one for a while.  A top notch album and a reminder of why I'm here on this forum.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-16, 10:09:45
Spock's Beard Feel Euphoria.  First time I've ever heard this one, but the Spocks don't normally let me down.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-17, 09:35:28
Marillion Misplaced Childhood (bonus disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-17, 09:47:33
Gazpacho - Bravo

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-17, 11:27:47
NP  Gary Hughes:  Veritas  (on repeat)

Maybe not one of his best, but it's Gary, a fabulous singer, and Chris Francis on lead - and Gary's albums are real growers  *horns*

Unfortunately the production isnt as clear as on his other recent albums.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-17, 12:03:45
Yes Friends & Relatives.  Bit of a mixed bag to my ears, but some good stuff amongst the also-rans.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-05-17, 12:14:55
U2 City Of Blinding Lights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-17, 14:58:59
Be Bop Deluxe - Axe Victim.  Another one I've not played for a while  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-17, 15:25:10
Magenta - Seven

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-17, 15:38:12
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-05-17, 17:17:19
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-17, 15:38:12
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the Light  *horns*

I also played that one today!
Great music!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-17, 17:25:55
Today i've played Tiles new adventure called Fly Paper.

I'm still disappointed with it. Too bad they don't pursue their own style but keep hanging in the Rush corner. Shame.

Now i'm playing:

The Beatles - The White Album

Amazing.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-17, 17:59:55
Just finishing: Fish - Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors
Next up: Marillion - Radiation

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-17, 17:25:55
Today i've played Tiles new adventure called Fly Paper. I'm still disappointed with it.

It works rather better for me, I'm pleased to say.  I quite fancy getting some more Tiles CDs when funds permit.  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-05-17, 23:42:39
NP: Pearl Jam - Black

I know, it's not prog, but I think Pearl Jam are great! :)

What do you guys think of 'em?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:36:24
I'v actually commented on PJ several times before in the Room, Tom. I consider Eddie a terrific singer, he really carries the group. But the other guys dont seem to make much of an effort, it's kind of a gravy train for them. And that's why PJ aint prog. Maybe they're great live, but their studio albums are rather staid. At the opposite end you have DT, where all the guys spend long hours working out each their part and give their all both in the studio and live. But OK, when I need some relaxation after an e.g. DT bombardment, I might put on a PJ album - but that's hardly a recom for PJ.

And Tom, maybe now you'd like to comment on some of the stuff that I asked you about  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:37:54
Ozric Tentacles - Arborescence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:47:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:37:54
Ozric Tentacles - Arborescence

Yknow Stevie, if you commented a bit on it, you might even get us interested  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-18, 11:23:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-17, 17:59:55


It works rather better for me, I'm pleased to say.  I quite fancy getting some more Tiles CDs when funds permit.  :)



Well it's not bad at all but listening to it it kinda reminds me of Window Dressing and the stuff before that. Mind you that i really really like Fence The Clear and Presents Of Mind but the thing is that they don't progress any further. They seem to be stuck in their Rush-mode and refuse to develop their own stile. That's a shame in my book.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-18, 11:26:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:36:24
But the other guys dont seem to make much of an effort, it's kind of a gravy train for them. And that's why PJ aint prog.

Well i can only speak for myself of course but I for one like Pearl Jam. There are only three Grunge bands I like and PJ is one of them.
The other two are Soundgarden (should ring a bell for you, Nicky  ;)) and Alice in Chains (and again. :D)
The unplugged album of Nirvana is also a must have but overall i think they're pretty overrated.

NP> Ayreon - Universal Migrator
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-05-18, 12:03:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-18, 09:36:24
And Tom, maybe now you'd like to comment on some of the stuff that I asked you about  ;)

Ehm.....can you help me a bit here? I don't quite get what you mean, but maybe I missed something... :-[

NP: Demians - Sand

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-18, 12:38:54
IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-05-18, 12:39:00
Prob more "forgot something", Tom. If you look back, you'l find a lot of questions I posed that were never answered. But you're not the only one .....  :)


NP  Michael Harris:  Distorted Views  *horns*

If you havent heard this album, you reeealy have somethin to look forward to. Fabulous stuff - for crazy minds  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-18, 14:55:06
Karmakanic - Entering The Spectra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-18, 20:06:14
Opeth - Still Life (http://www.peaceville.com/opeth/stilllife/)

The recently remastered version sounds much better to my ears, especially when listening on headphones.  I've just given my older copy to a friend, hopefully it'll start him off as another Opeth fan  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-18, 22:37:41
Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club - English Garden.

For those not familiar with this 1979 album, it's a prime slice of new-wave, or power-pop, or whatever name found favour with the great and good at the time.  It's not prog, but it does feature Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn who were later in Yes for a short period.  They were also in Buggles, but the less said about that the better - in fact this album includes a non-Buggles version of the infamous 'Video Killed The Radio Star' which is probably my least favourite track here.

On a related note, although not every hardcore Yes fan looks favourably upon the 'Drama' album with Horn/Downes, I thought it was excellent and still do.  I saw Yes (or Yeggles, as some would have it) twice on the Drama tour and they were really on fire.  Great stuff.

Listening to A.C.T has put me in a more pop-friendly mood, I think...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2008-05-19, 08:14:56
Genesis,Foxtrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-19, 11:14:50
Marillion - Marbles By The Sea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-05-19, 11:32:27
Ten - Remembrance for the Brave/Red

Could have fit for Highlander or Braveheart soundtrack. Very nice, anyway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-19, 14:57:22
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-05-19, 11:32:27
Ten - Remembrance for the Brave/Red

Could have fit for Highlander or Braveheart soundtrack. Very nice, anyway.

What a pleasant surprise it was for me to see this, Bups. Great to share Ten music with you. You'l see, the music really grows on one.


NP  Spock's Beard:  Self-titled  (their latest, on repeat)

This is the sort of music where you just want more, and more ...... and more  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-19, 17:58:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-05-18, 11:26:00
There are only three Grunge bands I like and PJ is one of them.

Two years ago, I was heavily into grunge. It started with my almost casual first listen (at the library) to AIC's Tripod album, which after the first few chords totally blew me away. I'v already written in the Room about this experience. Tripod is still my fave grunge album.

My second-fave grunge group after AIC is Mudhoney. They're prob the most melodic grunge group, but just like AIC, they have that magic raw grunge sound. Mad, if you havent heard them, for you as a grunge fan, they're a must.

Yeah, Nirvana. I liked their rawness and honesty, but admittedly the music never really gripped me. Nirvana were prob more of a phenomenon than a real contribution to music.

As I also have noted, I don't regard PJ as real grunge, more as classic rock.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-05-19, 18:19:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-19, 14:57:22
What a pleasant surprise it was for me to see this, Bups. Great to share Ten music with you. You'l see, the music really grows on one.

;)  I don't give up so easily, Nick. And yes, Ten's music is slowly growing on me  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-19, 18:46:15
Sieges Even - Sophisticated.  Blimey, what a kickass album this is!  Why wasn't I born with a copy?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-05-19, 22:11:49
Peter Gee - A Vision Of Angels
6. Orphans (All Alone In The World)


Wow... very good! :)
Of course very Pendragonish, but also Genesisish and Marillionish. But overall very relaxing music. Not very heavy, but not all acoustic or ambientish either.




ish ish ish ish!!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-19, 22:20:37
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-05-19, 22:11:49
acoustic

Thank the havens that one of them is still sane. Ish.  :P

NP> Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-05-19, 23:05:13
NP: Well, nothing right now.......

But I just played an acoustic set in front of about 50 people in a local pub together with the other guitarist of my band and it went down a storm!!! I sang and played rhythm guitar mostly, while my mate played the leadparts (read: the tricky bits! ;D)  and did backing vocals. We played a couple of our own songs but also the following 'proggy' covers:

Arena - Friday's Dream
The Urbane - Beautiful Sun
The Urbane - Aeroplanes
Marillion - After Me
The Pineapple Thief - Keep Dreaming
Porcupine Tree - Stars Die

We even had to come back to do an encore! :D However, we already played all the songs we reheased so I decided to play Lazarus (Porcupine Tree) solo. My mate didn't know the song but he said he was gonna try and improvise a bit while I  went along. It was amazing!

I just felt the need to share it with you guys! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-19, 23:18:46
Nice setlist and great to hear that everything went smoothly, Tom.

Congrats with your performance.  ;) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-05-19, 23:55:42
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-19, 23:18:46
Nice setlist and great to hear that everything went smoothly, Tom.

Congrats with your performance.  ;) *horns*

Thanks Mad! Although you (probably) weren't there, I really appreciate it! *horns*

NP: Metallica - Enter Sandman

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-20, 00:35:21
I'm so impressed that you did "After me"! A heavily underestimated song, with a great lyric!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 09:05:06
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-05-19, 18:19:43
;)  I don't give up so easily, Nick.

I hope your fiancée is happy too, Bups  :D


NP  Spocks:  Self-titled

Yeah, still. Just walked thru half of Gentofte Kommune (the "green" commune) playing this album. I could see people driving to work in their cars (singly and morosely  :'(  ) and comin out of stations, baffled (Paco  :) ) about this crazy longhaired guy with the loud music, waving his arms to the music - must be a severe hash case  :o  ;D

I wanna discuss some Spocks stuff with you guys, but lets do that somewhere else .......

"He said set 'em Paco and I'll knock 'em back down."


Hey Tom, glad to hear that your intimate concert went well. Is there some demo or samples comin up ?  I'l gladly give it/them a run and give you some feedback.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 09:08:30
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-20, 00:35:21
I'm so impressed that you did "After me"! A heavily underestimated song, with a great lyric!

Agree.  :)

NP> Mind's Eye - A Gentleman's Hurricane

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 11:30:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-19, 18:46:15
Sieges Even - Sophisticated.  Blimey, what a kickass album this is!

Right, Stevie. These guys are among the best  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-05-19, 22:11:49
ish ish ish ish!!

What's that, Paco ?  Fish without the f* ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-20, 11:53:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 09:05:06
I hope your fiancée is happy too, Bups  :D

Frankly ?  ;D

NP Magenta - The ballad of Samuel Layne

I just had the time  for a first spin this morning and it was a very pleasant one. Pure Magenta all the way (including he weird choirs at the very beginning), which means an impression of déjà vu but also very good music (more in the vein of Seven than Home, it seemed to me). To be continued ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:29:54
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:33:27
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-20, 00:35:21
I'm so impressed that you did "After me"! A heavily underestimated song, with a great lyric!

You're so right! I've been playing that one for years now and it's easily one of my favourite tracks to perform. And those lyrics, well, what can you say about them...beautiful!


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 09:05:06
Hey Tom, glad to hear that your intimate concert went well. Is there some demo or samples comin up ?  I'l gladly give it/them a run and give you some feedback.

Well I just heared that a friend of mine recorded some parts of the concert and he says the sound quality of the recordings is actually pretty good , so when I get them I might be able to send them your way if you like! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:39:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:33:27Well I just heared that a friend of mine recorded some parts of the concert and he says the sound quality of the recordings is actually pretty good , so when I get them I might be able to send them your way if you like! :)

Good idea! :)
I also want to hear it!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:51:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:39:07
Good idea! :)
I also want to hear it!!

Sure! I just need to find a way of sending them other than through email, cause I guess the files are too big to send via email. But I'll figure that out...

NP: The Pineapple Thief - My Debt To You

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-05-20, 13:22:07
http://www.thelinkup.com/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 13:29:15
Kamelot - Ghost Opera

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 14:08:54
Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Track: [06] Kingdom Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 17:00:27
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 13:29:15
Kamelot - Ghost Opera

Hope you start experiencing the greatness of this album, Mad. Man/d, that transition from the viola, and those first few strokes  *horns*


NP  Nothin, as I'm at the library (back, not still). I'd be ousted in 2 secs if I had my Walkman playin properly (1 for the shock, and 1 to get me out)  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:33:27
Well I just heard that a friend of mine recorded some parts of the concert and he says the sound quality of the recordings is actually pretty good , so when I get them I might be able to send them your way if you like! :)

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-05-20, 12:39:07
Good idea! :)
I also want to hear it!!

Well, then you'd have to come to Copenhagen, Paxi  :D

Tom, maybe you could make your samples accessible to everyone here ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 17:03:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-20, 17:00:27
Hope you start experiencing the greatness of this album, Mad. Man/d, that transition from the viola, and those first few strokes  *horns*



Let's say 'i'm starting to appreciate it'.  ;)
Carefully.  :D

I still think it's inferior to The Black Halo but then again a lot of Kamelot's albums are.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 17:08:30
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-20, 19:52:24
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-20, 17:08:30
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

8)

NP Rush - Dreamline 
     Porcupine Tree - Piano lessons
     Dream Theater - Disappear

And so do I ...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-20, 20:37:22
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Part 1.  Part 2 was due to be released yesterday, but the postman doesn't seem to be banging at my door as yet  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-21, 10:05:06
Love your avatar, Steve (much more than the album it's taken from  :().

NP Magenta - Pride
     Porcupine Tree - The Sound of Muzak
     Marillion - Fantastic Place

"You can screw a man down until he takes to drinking ..."    Moving :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-21, 11:19:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-20, 20:55:10
To my ears, Octane is without question my favourite ever Spocks release.

Just getting into it. Terrific album. I'l probably like it as much as the self-titled  *horns*

NP  Spocks:  She Is Everything  (on Octane and repeat)

Tres romantique !  (Bups)

I like Dillinger and heavy stuff a lot, but this here is what really melts me  :) :) :)

And with his wonderful solo, Alan rises up to Gilmour and Mitchell class  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-05-21, 11:43:42
Just finished: Ayreon - The Final Experiment

np: Asia - Phoenix

1. Never Again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-05-21, 12:15:44
Just finished Green Day, Are We The Waiting
Next : Simple Plan - The Worst Day Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-21, 12:26:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-21, 11:19:02
Just getting into it. Terrific album. I'l probably like it as much as the self-titled  *horns*

NP  Spocks:  She Is Everything  (on Octane and repeat)

Tres romantique !  (Bups)

And with his wonderful solo, Alan rises up to Gilmour and Mitchell class  *horns*

Yes, Nicky, I agree, great song and great guitar solo  *horns*  but I have trouble with the album as a whole. Surfing the Avalanche, for instance, does nothing for me  :(

NP Magenta - Metamorphosis

I think that I'm gonna love this one soon  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-21, 13:08:29
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-21, 12:26:51
Yes, Nicky, I agree, great song and great guitar solo  *horns*  but I have trouble with the album as a whole. Surfing the Avalanche, for instance, does nothing for me  :(

Agree. A Flash is a marvellous suite (i refuse to call it an epic  ;)) but Surfing is definitely the weakest link. Shame.  :-\

QuoteNP Magenta - Metamorphosis

I think that I'm gonna love this one soon  8)

Indeed a heck of an album. One of the highlights this year already.  8)

NP> Salem Hill - Mimi's Magic Moments
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-21, 19:30:21
Magic Pie - Pointless Masquerade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-21, 20:33:21
Caïro - Ruïns At Avalon's Gate

23 minutes of pure delight.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-21, 21:24:31
More Caïro on it's way:

Caïro - Conflict And Dreams

Track: [01] Angels And Rage

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-21, 23:07:02
Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-22, 19:45:47
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-22, 20:35:11
Camel - A Live Record
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-05-22, 22:34:49
Leeland - Sound Of Melodies
2. Reaching


Very melodic christian pop-rock. The music sounds OK so far. Reminds me a bit of Muse in some places, especially when the (very nice but also very poppy) voice goes up Bellamy-style. And I thought I just heard a synthesizer!

I was always a bit reluctant towards christian rock, since it's most of the time very crappy. But this is much better than that.
Still no Neal Morse though...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-05-22, 22:43:26
Galleon - Engines Of Creation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-05-22, 23:43:49
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-21, 12:26:51
Surfing the Avalanche, for instance, does nothing for me  :(

Right, Bupie. Occasionally the Spocks go haywire with some crazy piece that's simple in structure and very noisy but probably fun for them, just like Is This Love? on SB. After a few listens, one can just skip them. (I'm always close to my skip button.) They're prob better live.

Almost all groups have pieces or passages like that, Arena being one of the few exceptions; their albums are very tight with no fillers.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-23, 08:35:54
Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-23, 09:07:12
NP  Spocks:  Feel Euphoria

Nice, but almost loungy. They obviously made this album to please - well, understandably, as they didnt know whether or how they could/would continue after Neal's departure.

In my mind, SB is clearly the best Spocks album yet - most edge and memorable passages - with Octane being between FE and SB.

Anyone disagree ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-23, 10:16:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-23, 09:07:12
In my mind, SB is clearly the best Spocks album yet - most edgy and memorable passages - with Octane being between FE and SB.

Anyone disagree ?

Well, I only have V and Octave, which are indeed very different but have their own respective merits. At the end of the Day, for instance, is a great epic, in the vein of Transatlantic.

NP Magenta - Blind Faith
     Dream theater - Blind Faith
     Toto - Gift of Faith

It's Faith's party time !  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-23, 11:22:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-23, 09:07:12
Anyone disagree ?

Perhaps disagree isn't the word, we're only talking about personal tastes after all, but my leanings are certainly different at the moment.  As I mentioned on another thread, Octane is out in front for me, with Feel Euphoria coming second.  Now, I've only recently got hold of Feel Euphoria (so I'm still getting to know it) but it's really grabbed me by the Ernies so far.  Who knows?  This one might be elevated to all-time favourite status before long. 8)

It's interesting how perceptions vary, FE sounds more 'edgy and memorable' to my ears and SB a little more 'almost loungy' as you put it – but that's just my mood this month (I'm playing a lot of Queensryche and Dream Theater at the moment) and SB might well leapfrog to the top with my next mood-swing. :)

Anyway, I'm really splitting hairs here, as I think all three albums are absolute gems from a bunch of guys who're really at the top of their game at the moment.  I think SB is a brilliant album and I've got hundreds of other CDs that don't even come close to it.  But currently I think the other two are even more brilliant...  *horns*

NP: Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York (Still!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-23, 15:39:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-21, 21:24:31
Caïro - Conflict And Dreams

How would you characterise Cairo, Mad ?  You think somethin for me ?

On Amazon, the reviews differ a lot, which is usually a good sign for me.


NP  Spocks:  Feel Euphoria  (on repeat)

But I must say that SB makes me feel more euphoric  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-23, 21:30:06
Queensrÿche - Take Cover.  Not my favourite Queensrÿche album, but entertaining enough.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-24, 10:14:59
Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime (Deluxe Edition)
Definitely one of my favourite Queensrÿche albums, although these days I tend to prefer Q2K by a tiny margin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-24, 12:37:56
IQ - The Lost Attic

2. Wintertell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-24, 12:48:54
OSI - Free
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-05-25, 10:09:37
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two.

Having been eagerly anticipating this release for a while now, I'm pleased to say it's even better than I expected - gobsmackingly good prog.  Comparisons are difficult, the closest I can get is 'Frank Zappa plays 70s prog' which probably isn't a lot of use.  But the main thing that defines Beardfish to my ears is their quirky sound and playful, almost humorous song structures.  This reminds me more of Zappa than any of the Genesis/Yes/Greenslade/Floyd/insert-prog-supergroup-of-choice benchmarks that tend to be used.

Well worth checking out and potentially very rewarding if the style clicks with you.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-05-25, 11:02:39
I finished Through our windows, Conscience.
Now Ill listen to State Of Grace.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:05:04
Credo - Rhetoric
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09
NP  Genesis:  Calling All Stations

Nice songs, and Ray sings nicely, but basically a disappointment. There's no prog left in Genesis at this point. Considering that this is the group that created Lamb and Duke  ::)

Ray said that the reason he couldnt continue with Mike and Tony was that he experienced himself as a "working-class" guy who just wanted to make good music, while the other guys were way into their polo clubs and classy lifestyle. Explains.

Man, do I miss Peter & Steve here.

Mike was never much of a guitarist, and he's eager to make some good rhythms, which he does succeed with, while Tony devises some nice melody and atmosphere ... and I guess that's it.

Floyd lost a lot of their bite when Roger left, but still there's a lot more prog in Lapse and Bell than in Calling.

Anyone think that I'm too harsh ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-05-26, 10:07:28
NP Dream Theater - As I Am
     Sonata Arctica - The Power of One
     Symphony X - Out of the Ashes

To begin the week at full speed  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 11:15:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09
Anyone think that I'm too harsh ?

Not particularly, no.  'Calling all Stations' is a reasonable album, nice even, but Prog has left the building.

I had intended to get it out and play it again, prompted by hearing Ray on the RPWL live album, but haven't gotten around to it as yet – and there's the rub as far as I'm concerned.  The longer I've been into music and the more albums I've bought, the less likely any individual album is to be played.  It's not that 'Calling all Stations' isn't Prog (today I've played ZZ Top and Toto, for example, who are both completely un-Prog) but that it's only 'reasonable' or 'nice'.  I'm more likely to reach for something that is awesome, stunning, jaw-dropping, sh*t-kicking, gob-smacking or good old prog-tastic.  And these days I'm spoilt for choice...

NP: Thomas Dolby – Gate to the Mind's Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-05-26, 11:33:04
Clive Nolan - Skeletons in the Cupboard

7. Jigsaw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 12:34:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 11:15:34
I'm more likely to reach for something that is awesome, stunning, jaw-dropping, sh*t-kicking, gob-smacking or good old prog-tastic.  And these days I'm spoilt for choice...

Right, Steve, there's so much great music being made these days.

Btw how come none of you guys are listening to Caamora She. Do you know who Clive Nolan is ?  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 11:15:34
NP: Thomas Dolby – Gate to the Mind's Eye

Never heard of the guy. What does he do ?


NP  Genesis:  Calling All Stations

Still waiting for something exciting to happen ... still waitin ..... With any other group I would have given up a long time ago, but with Genesis, hm, one kinda feels some reverence, dunno .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 12:57:48
NP  DT:  When Dream ...

Status Seeker is a real great song. The rest is pretty good too. And it's DT. It's just that, hm, Charlie Dominici doesn't really fit in. For me the singer of DT is Jamie. I'm considering getting the Reunite bootleg. Anyone here knows both albums ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 14:42:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 12:34:09
Btw how come none of you guys are listening to Caamora She. Do you know who Clive Nolan is ?  ;)

So many albums, so little time money.  :(  It's on my 'buy soon' list but has been there for a while now.  :-[


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 12:34:09
Never heard of the guy. What does he do ?

1980s synth-pop wizard.  Singles include 'Hyperactive', 'Airhead' etc.


NP: UK - Danger Money
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 17:42:48
NP  Mike + The Mechanics  (debut, 1985)

This Mike has the surname Rutherford. That's why I bought the album. I actually find it significantly better than Calling All Stations. There's more melody and excitement. It's also from a time when Genesis were still making great music.

What strikes me is that Mike makes such catchy rhythms. I always thought that it was Phil who drew Genesis in that direction, but it seems that Mike had at least as much influence.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-05-26, 18:03:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 12:57:48
NP  DT:  When Dream ...

Status Seeker is a real great song. The rest is pretty good too. And it's DT. It's just that, hm, Charlie Dominici doesn't really fit in. For me the singer of DT is Jamie. I'm considering getting the Reunite bootleg. Anyone here knows both albums ?

Nicky.

Yep, and my advice would be to get When Dream And Day Reunite as soon as possible! I think it's far superior to the studio-album. Sound-quality wise it's a 100% improvement so that should be your main reason to buy this one. Another reason is that some songs on this cd/dvd are extended as well. For example The Killing Hand. I think this one is already outstanding on the studio-album but now they added several guitar/keyboard parts which make this song even better. Only a shame that James didn't quite nail the high note at the end of the song but that's only a very minor complaint. The last (but not least!) reason to get this bootleg is the fun the guys seem to have playing it. And of course Derek Sherinian and Charlie Dominici joining on stage to play Metropolis pt.1 and To Live Forever!!

Hope that helps Nick!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 18:25:30
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard.  Awesome stuff, I love the way the drums power along at the start of 'Skeletons at the Feast'  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-05-26, 21:46:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09NP  Genesis:  Calling All Stations
8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09Nice songs, and Ray sings nicely, but basically a disappointment.
???

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09There's no prog left in Genesis at this point. Considering that this is the group that created Lamb and Duke  ::)
For me Calling All Stations (which I would abbreviate "CAS", but thanks to all the Marillionheads here......) is MUCH more enjoyable than "Genesis" or "Invisible Touch". I'm still thinking whether I would rate "We Can't Dance" higher than "Calling All Stations".

I agree, up till Duke everything was GREAT! (With the two last Peter albums and the two first Phil albums being the best in my opinion)
But with Abacab and what came after that, I would probably say this:

1. We Can't Dance (five good songs)
2. Calling All Stations
3. Abacab (with three good songs (of which one is no prog at all))
4. Invisible Touch (four good songs)
5. Genesis (three good songs (or two, depending on what you do with Home By The Sea)

Of course I wouldn't be a Genesis fan as I wouldn't say that I like all albums. And I DO like all albums, but... ah well... y'know...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09Ray said that the reason he couldnt continue with Mike and Tony was that he experienced himself as a "working-class" guy who just wanted to make good music, while the other guys were way into their polo clubs and classy lifestyle. Explains.
Yeah... Tony and (especially) Mike were not really into it anymore. They sacked Ray Wilson because they didn't sell as much as with "We Can't Dance" (but still enough to set up a whole country in Africa...).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09Man, do I miss Peter & Steve here.
Heh, I was just playing an album from Peter Gabriel... He went Pop as soon as he left Genesis, while Genesis kept the torch burning till at the very least two albums after Gabriels departure.
Which leaves us with Steve Hackett. But boy, did he get crazy! He kept progressing a lot until there was no melody left in his music... At least, from what I heard of it. Please please correct me if I'm wrong... Anyway, I think it would've been cool if Steve did never leave Genesis. He probably would have kept it in balance.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 09:53:09Mike was never much of a guitarist, and he's eager to make some good rhythms, which he does succeed with, while Tony devises some nice melody and atmosphere ... and I guess that's it.
I think you're right... Why they didn't recruit a guitarist is beyond me.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 17:42:48
NP  Mike + The Mechanics  (debut, 1985)

This Mike has the surname Rutherford. That's why I bought the album. I actually find it significantly better than Calling All Stations. There's more melody and excitement. It's also from a time when Genesis were still making great music.
Which proves a totally different point of view on Genesis' music from that time (but it's ok Nicky! ;). 1985 is a year which lies in between what I think of as the two worst Genesis albums. (which is still always better than most crap that leaves our speakers when we put on the radio...)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-26, 17:42:48What strikes me is that Mike makes such catchy rhythms. I always thought that it was Phil who drew Genesis in that direction, but it seems that Mike had at least as much influence.
Yup, that's definitely true. Let's take a look at the album Abacab:
"Me And Sarah Jane" was written by Tony, while Phil wrote "Man On The Corner" and "Like It Or Not" is coming from Mike. "Me And Sarah Jane" is the proggiest. I think "Man On The Corner" is (not prog but) a nice song. Very emotional. Totally Collins indeed. But "Like It Or Not" is more a "Not" than a "Like It", for me...

And Ray Wilson has a very good voice. Much more rock (RAWK!) than lil' Phil's. Leave the fills to Phil, the rock to Ray. (hehehe joke hehehe)
If you haven't heard his solo albums, I'd say CHECK IT OUT! The new(-ish) Stiltskin album is excellent. I think it will suit your taste, Nicky. Much more RAWK! than anything Genesis has ever done.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-05-26, 23:49:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-05-26, 21:46:58
If you haven't heard his solo albums, I'd say CHECK IT OUT! The new(-ish) Stiltskin album is excellent. I think it will suit your taste, Nicky. Much more RAWK! than anything Genesis has ever done.

Ahh thanks for reminding me Paco! :)

NP: Ray Wilson & Stiltskin - Taking Time

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-27, 02:02:35
My take on a couple of the mentioned...

When dream and day unite is magic. It is unique, special in every way, and lyrical heaven. :-*

Calling all stations is a good album because it's got a lot of good songs being sung by a very good singer. But they shouldn't have quick-faded every song. It sounds cheap and half-hearted, not to mention how they actually manage to fade out a song just as it starts to get really good!!! ???

I'm listening to Kamelot - That opera thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 10:52:49
Genesis - Land of Confusion EP.  I don't know if it's prog, but I like it!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 11:08:41
Genesis - 'Shipwrecked' single.  Not really prog in itself, but it does have a live extract of Supper's Ready - and you don't get much more prog than that  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 11:30:29
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two.  I can't stop playing this one, it's seriously prog.  Double prog with extra prog and little bits of prog sprinkled on top.  Did I mention it was prog?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-27, 11:42:38
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-27, 02:02:35
My take on a couple of the mentioned...

OK, Deenie, I got it now:  You're the s/m type who needs to go thru hell to get to heaven:

Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-27, 02:02:35
I'm listening to Kamelot - That opera thing

;D

I just say:  Good that you and I dont share the same hifi  ::)

Man, how can you prefer WDADU. Jamie's maybe not the best singer around (i.a. Khan is better), but he's much better than Charlie D, who sounds like he just got his b*s chopped off. And lyrically the later DT albums are sooo much better, but OK, they're about fate, love, sin, suffering, redemption, soulmates, and other dull matters  ;)


NP  Genesis:  We Can't Dance

I can't say that it really grips me, but it does get better with several listens.

This is kinda the doin my homework thingy.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:04:13
Listening to some Sabbat stuff on Youtube - metal tastic  *horns*

Plus the new songs from The Zutons and Alphabeat - not even clsoe to metal but great pop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:07:18
NP: Demians - The Perfect Symmetry

Anyone have their debut-album 'Building An Empire? I got it 2 weeks ago and since then not a day has passed without listening to it. Great stuff! If you like Porcupine Tree you're gonna definately like this as well. Not saying they are ripping of PT though...

Oh and Nicky, have you ordered When Dream And Day Reunite already after reading my comments on it? :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:26:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:07:18
If you like Porcupine Tree you're gonna definately like this as well.

Noted.  Thanks for the tip.  8)

Edit: just ordered a copy following a favourable myspace audition.

NP: RPWL - Start the Fire (Live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:46:30
NP Joe Jackson - Happy Ending

Yes, not prog, I know ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:58:05
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:46:30
NP Joe Jackson - Happy Ending
Yes, not prog, I know ...

Cool dude, though.  I'm particularly fond of 'Big World' - a three-sided album back in vinyl days if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 14:36:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:26:25
Noted.  Thanks for the tip.  8)

Edit: just ordered a copy following a favourable myspace audition.

Great Steve! Glad I had the honor of introducing them to you! :)

Let us know what you think of the album once you have it!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 15:19:12
Les Claypool's Frog Brigade - Live Frogs 2.  This is the one where they play Pink Floyd's 'Animals' in it's entirety, and very good it is too!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-27, 16:58:26
This caught my eye:

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-05-26, 11:33:04
Clive Nolan - Skeletons in the Cupboard

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-26, 18:25:30
Spock's Beard - 'Skeletons at the Feast'  8)

:)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:07:18
Oh and Nicky, have you ordered When Dream And Day Reunite already after reading my comments on it? :P

I would have ordered it a long time ago, if I'd had a credit card. But without such, it's impossible in Copenhagen.

Thanks for the comments, Tom. They made me even more eager to get the dvd.

Tom, maybe I should send you to have a talk with my bankman, so you can tell him how important it is for a proggie to have a credit card  :D


Btw, Steve, is

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 11:30:29
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two

prog ?

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 17:34:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-27, 16:58:26
Btw, Steve, is (Beardfish) prog ?  ;D

No!  ;D  You shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet.  ;)

NP Porcupine Tree - In Absentia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-27, 17:40:06
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-05-26, 21:46:58
Please please correct me if I'm wrong.

In fact, Paco, I'l do that straight away  ;)

Steve Hackett's Wild Orchids from 2006 is a wonderful album, very prog, very melodic, very varied, very everything  :)

And I know that our Keith Morse is a big Hackett fan.

But else, Paco, thanks for your extensive comments, enlightening as usual  :)


Here's the Amazon.com review of Wild Orchids:

"Until his back catalog was recently reissued, it was easy to forget what an important musician Steve Hackett was in the late 1970s and very early '80s. That was when the former Genesis guitarist was releasing LPs like Voyage of the Acolyte and Spectral Mornings. Though he's continued to record albums at a steady clip, ranging from forgettable pop to flirtations with classical music, he still faded away in the '80s. Wild Orchids finds him in the terrain of many post-prog rockers, moving all over the stylistic map. He jumps from classical on the orchestral She Moves In Memories to American folk on Bob Dylan's Man In The Long Black Coat. He sings the latter in a deep baritone reminiscent of Leonard Cohen and tears off some blistering distorted blues guitar leads in the process. A Dark Night In Toytown almost sounds like an art song (as in classical, not art-rock) touched by a bit of Broadway. There are many echoes of the '60s, including references to Pink Floyd and especially the Beatles. Waters Of The Wild calls up the spirit of Tomorrow Never Knows with a trancy rhythm and Eastern overtones as Hackett mutates his guitar from a sitar to electric sarangi. An instrumental called Howl ends the album, and its demonic groove and afterburner guitar recalls one of his earliest songs, A Tower Struck Down. It reminds us that Steve Hackett hasn't quite found a voice that resonates the way it did 30 years ago - but Wild Orchids makes me think it should." --John Diliberto


And here is Keith's review on Amazon.com:

"I don't hand out fives [the maximum number of stars, nb] very often but I'll give one to Hackett's latest effort. Wild Orchids sounds like an extension of the work he started in To Watch The Storms. But where Storms sounded like Hackett had a pocketful of ideas that didn't all get fully realized, every selection on, Orchids sounds like one of those ideas with more polish and coherence.
Hackett indulges every one of his musical personalities here: cinematic-sounding themes (Transylvanian Express), gentle ballads (Set Your Compass), blues (Blue Child), lighthearted and silly (Down Street), solo nylon acoustic guitar (The Last Butterfly), Indian/Middle Eastern (Waters of the Wild) and so on.
Hackett's voice at its best is adequate. He uses a lot of processing to tailor his vocal sound to the selection and he does so to great effect. His guitar playing is, as always, top-shelf.
Aside from musical refinement, the presence of Hackett's Underworld Orchestra is the primary difference between this and Storms. Some would call that presence a link between this album and his Metamorpheus, but stylistically, this is a pop-rock album, not anything resembling one of his more 'serious' compositional works.
It's impressive that 30 years after leaving Genesis, Hackett is still producing very listenable albums, long after some of his former colleagues have run out of steam."


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-05-27, 18:44:06
Albion - Remake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-05-27, 18:57:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:07:18NP: Demians - The Perfect Symmetry

Anyone have their debut-album 'Building An Empire?
Well, I remember having heard bits on the myspace site. And I can also remember that I was quite impressed indeed. I'll probably buy this, but need money first...

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:07:18I got it 2 weeks ago and since then not a day has passed without listening to it. Great stuff! If you like Porcupine Tree you're gonna definitely like this as well. Not saying they are ripping of PT though...
Indeed. And Steve Wilson did a special recommendation too.


Whitaker & Wyatt - Blue Sun
From their "Pedal Giant Animals" album.

Very nice. Sometimes a bit Genesis style (W&W era, with Peter-ish vocals sung like a Phil (or vice versa)).

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-05-27, 19:41:03
Spock's Beard - Octane
1. A Flash Before My Eyes - Part 1: The Ballet Of The Impact (III. A Blizzard Of My Memories)

Oops... I mean:
2. A Flash Before My Eyes - Part 2: I Wouldn't Let It Go

That's what you get when you want to be too precise...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 20:32:53
Previously: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Now: Porcupine Tree - Staircase Infinities
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 09:51:16
NP  Genesis:  Wind And Wuthering   *horns*

What a relief !  After forcing myself to plow thru Stations, Dance, Touch, and Self-titled, I was beginning to fear that I had problems with Genesis altogether. But W&W is wonderful, phew  :)

This is prog at its best !

Man, what happened  ???  These guys really sold out like hell  :'(  The stuff on their post-Abacab albums (with a few exceptions, where they seem to have remembered that they were once a groundbreaking group) is only slightly better than the standard radio trash. Did Mammon take over these talented musicians' lives ?

Good Lord, I could continue ranting. What a tragedy  :'( :'( :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-05-28, 11:55:30
Jimi Hendrix, Purple Harze
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-05-28, 15:51:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-27, 13:58:05
Cool dude, though.  I'm particularly fond of 'Big World' - a three-sided album back in vinyl days if I remember correctly.

you must be right, Steve.

NP Joe Jackson - Right or Wrong

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-05-26, 21:46:58
Leave the fills to Phil, the rock to Ray. (hehehe joke hehehe)

OK, Paco, the joke was good (RRS, roomie rough style), but else I disagree: I consider Phil a very fine singer with a lot of subtle nuances, and an excellent drummer too, but my guess is that his beloved wife leaving him knocked him out totally, and he wanted to prove himself to her, and he did that by making sweet love songs and smashin radio (not raydio) hits. Thus progworld lost an extraordinary talent. But we must remember that also musicians have their private lives, and an artist will always be influenced by major occurrences in his/her life  :'( :-* :-\ :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 18:45:50
Today I've managed:

Dream Theater - Live Scenes from NY
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime II
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime Live
Ozric Tentacles - The Floor's Too Far Away
A.C.T - Silence


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-28, 19:36:57
Pineapple Thief - Variations on a Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:05:36
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-28, 19:36:57
Pineapple Thief - Variations on a Dream

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Already heard that one Mad? I think it's fab!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:11:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-05-27, 16:58:26
Tom, maybe I should send you to have a talk with my bankman, so you can tell him how important it is for a proggie to have a credit card  :D

Good idea, but a real good proggie doesn't need a creditcard, since I don't have one...;)

Here's a tip: A good proggie improvises in those tricky situations, that's much more rewarding! 8)

But if you really want to I can talk to your bankman 'cause you see, I've always wanted to go to Scandinavia someday... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:17:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:05:36
NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Already heard that one Mad? I think it's fab!

Tom

No i haven't. That's the new one, right?
Hmm i first thought it was going to be a cheap year for me but it's getting more expensive by the month.  :-\ ;D

NP> Phideaux - Chupacabras

Man, this is good.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:35:41
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-28, 20:17:04
No i haven't. That's the new one, right?

Yes it is. Check http://www.kscopemusic.com/thepineapplethief/tightlyunwound.html for information about the album and, most important, some previews!! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 21:27:04
Demians - Building an Empire

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-05-27, 14:36:23
Great Steve! Glad I had the honor of introducing them to you! :)
Let us know what you think of the album once you have it!

Well I'm only half way through it, but I'm already impressed.  *horns*

Porcupine Tree end of the market, without being a Porcupine Tree clone.  The album seems to have that 'savage beauty' that Steven Wilson seems to do so easily while everyone else struggles.  8)

French, too.  It's not often a French band makes it out into international waters and lands in my collection, I think the last one was probably Telephone...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-05-28, 21:40:32
And now for something completely different:

Orphaned Land - Mabool

Track: Ocean Land (The Revelation)

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 23:03:45
As I'm easily influenced, I've just dug out Joe Jackson's Big World.  Not played it for a while, and it's even better than I remembered it.  :)

Just noticed that Amazon UK have some of his albums at a mere 2.98.  I will not buy any more CDs.
I will not buy any more CDs.
I will not buy any more CDs.
I will not buy any more CDs.
I will not buy any more CDs.
Ahhhhh, b*ll*cks!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-05-28, 23:18:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16OK, Paco, the joke was good
I know! Er... ahem, I mean: thank you man!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16but else I disagree
How unfortunate...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16I consider Phil a very fine singer
Yup.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16with a lot of subtle nuances
Yup.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16and an excellent drummer too
Yup.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-05-28, 16:03:16but my guess is that his beloved wife leaving him knocked him out totally, and he wanted to prove himself to her, and he did that by making sweet love songs and smashin radio (not raydio) hits. Thus progworld lost an extraordinary talent. But we must remember that also musicians have their private lives, and an artist will always be influenced by major occurrences in his/her life  :'( :-* :-\ :-X
Speculation.

Y'know, it would be a lot more odd when I would say "leave the fills to Ray and the rock to Phil". Although this sentence sounds really cool, the music output wouldn't.
I know that Ray can play guitar, actually quite good. And he can play mouthorgan extraordinarily! But drums? And I agree: Phil's a great singer and I LOVE his voice(!!), but Ray's voice is simply more rawk. Simple as that. The rough and low voice fits perfectly with the metal-ish electric guitars. Did you ever notice how different Phil's voice sounds when you compare "Invisible Touch" and "We Can't Dance"?

Phil became the old American-sounding drumbot programmer. For all things progressive we need Phil for more than the four/four foxtrot. It's good to be filled with the feeling of Phil's fitting fills. But for "Calling All Stations" Ray's rough rocking throat is perfect.



Somehow I feel an appetite for speculaas...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-05-29, 09:23:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 21:27:04
French, too.  It's not often a French band makes it out into international waters and lands in my collection, I think the last one was probably Telephone...

You know Téléphone  ??? I'm impressed ...

NP Téléphone : Téléphomme  A very old song with an extraordinary guitar solo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-29, 16:17:20
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-05-29, 09:23:52
You know Téléphone  ??? I'm impressed ...

I've seen them live, too, is that even more impressive?  ;D

I first stumbled across them supporting Steve Hillage (I think) way back in my still-had-hair-days and enjoyed them enough to buy some albums.  Still got some vinyl kicking around somewhere, but have only got one CD.  Great Stonesey sounding band, good honest straight down the middle rock'n'roll.  :)

NP Dream Theater - Falling into Infinity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-05-29, 16:37:42
NP  Genesis:  The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway  (on repeat)   *horns*

In these times of rapid turnover within music, it's sobering to think that only few bands have equalled this monumental epic. There's Floyd's Wall, Arena's Contagion, DT's Six Degrees, Caamora's She, and a few more. These are albums that also future generations will enjoy, just like we still enjoy Wagner's monumental operas several generations after they were created.

When you catch the masses of talent that each Genesis member brought to this album, it actually becomes hard to imagine that they could keep all this together for much longer, and after The Lamb, Genesis did start breaking apart. Fortunately they made some more great albums, but questionably of the scope of The Lamb.


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-05-28, 23:18:24
Speculation.

Yeah, Paco, but it makes sense, and it's not just taken out of the blue air.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-05-29, 17:57:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-29, 16:17:20
I've seen them live, too, is that even more impressive?  ;D

Yes since I never saw them myself !

Quote
I first stumbled across them supporting Steve Hillage (I think)

Steve Hillage  ???

QuoteGreat Stonesey sounding band, good honest straight down the middle rock'n'roll.

Excellent definition !

NP Kansas - Relentless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-05-29, 18:05:24
Peter Gee - A Vision of Angels

1. Always
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-05-29, 18:24:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-05-29, 16:37:42Yeah, Paco, but it makes sense, and it's not just taken out of the blue air.

I'm not so sure, Nicky...

With "Follow You Follow Me" they finally had girls at the concerts. This was so motivating, that they wrote more 'accessible' songs like that.
I think it all began with this.


NP: Frank Klepacki - WALKCHP1

Ripped from the Kyrandia 3 game. Great song, but unfortunately it's mono and bad soundquality...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-29, 21:26:27
Genesis - Nursery Cryme.

As my late grandfather used to say, "They don't write them like this any more."  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-29, 23:49:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 21:27:04
Demians - Building an Empire

Well I'm only half way through it, but I'm already impressed.  *horns*

Porcupine Tree end of the market, without being a Porcupine Tree clone.  The album seems to have that 'savage beauty' that Steven Wilson seems to do so easily while everyone else struggles.  8)

French, too.  It's not often a French band makes it out into international waters and lands in my collection, I think the last one was probably Telephone...


What do you think of it now you (probably) heard the whole album? I think this one is gonna end high on my list this year! I really like it so much. I keep playing it, day after day after day...

NP: Metallica - Master of Puppets

I'm gonna see Metallica play live tomorrow!!! And Porcupine Tree, and Incubus, and Alter Bridge...Great!

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-30, 08:29:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-29, 23:49:57
What do you think of it now you (probably) heard the whole album? I think this one is gonna end high on my list this year! I really like it so much. I keep playing it, day after day after day...

Well I've just started it off for the third time, and it really is very good.  Everything I said before, only more so.  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-29, 23:49:57
I'm gonna see Metallica play live tomorrow!!! And Porcupine Tree, and Incubus, and Alter Bridge...Great!

Sounds like that should keep you amused for a few hours!  8)


Demians - Building an Empire

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2008-05-30, 09:55:07
NP: band: Apocalyptica, album:Apocalyptica, song: Distraction

Just discovered these guys on Pandora.  No idea how to categorize them, but I like it.  *horns*
Apparently they're Finnish classically-trained cellists who like Metallica.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-30, 09:57:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-05-29, 23:49:57
I'm gonna see Metallica play live tomorrow!!! And Porcupine Tree, and Incubus, and Alter Bridge...Great!

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

For me, Metallica would also be the main attraction, Tom. They're real upfront with their concerts.

I also like PT a lot, some of their music is ingenious, but there's too much that I find sleepytime. But maybe their concerts are tighter. I'm eager to hear your take on the concert, Tom.

But man, how could you not mention Chris Cornell and Jonathan Davis  ???  They're up there with Metallica imo.

Gosh, what a great festival !  Lucky you, Tom !  I wish they'd do something like that in Scandinavia once in a while. But e.g. at Roskilde, the only real attraction for me would be Radiohead. But Roskilde is mainly for kids under 40  ;D  and in Denmark, prog is a nasty word, like Paco's a*  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-30, 10:43:00
Steely Dan - Countdown to Ecstasy.

Not particularly prog, but according to iTunes it's the oldest album (original vinyl released 1973) that I've ripped to mp3 but not yet played in 2008.  What a bizarre and geeky way to choose something to listen to!  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-30, 13:02:34
Camel - Rajaz.  Relatively recent and excellent release from one of the bands I've seen most frequently over the years.  Always spine-tingley, goosebumpily excellent live except once when they let me down by being merely very good.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-05-30, 18:51:24
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 07:33:39
Manning - A Matter of Life and Death.  Another prog-tastic album, I really must get around to ordering his latest 'Bilston House' release.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 08:38:19
Fish - Field of Crows.  To my mind, Fish's albums just keep getting better.  It's a rare week when I don't play at least one of his last 3 releases.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-31, 09:40:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 07:33:39
Manning - A Matter of Life and Death.  Another prog-tastic album, I really must get around to ordering his latest 'Bilston House' release.  8)

After Paco's and my bad treatment of Guy, I think he deserves some uplifting here in the Room.

Here's Dr. D. B. Sillars excellent review of A Matter on Amazon.co.uk:

My album of 2004! - 26 April 2005

"This album was my top choice of last year as best progressive rock album. So what makes this stand out from the competition, which last year was pretty good? Well, since 1999 Guy Manning has produced five albums for the British independent progressive rock label, Cyclops. Each album beautifully showcased his distinctive mixture of classic English progressive rock, with folk, jazz and other elements to produce songwriting of such individual character and depth. But with this latest album, his songwriting has reached astonishing new heights of quality and beauty.
When Cyclops lacked the funds to release his latest album, he searched valiantly for another outlet. Having secured a deal with American label ProgRock, he could at last release A Matter Of Life And Death. And it was worth it. This is a perfect culmination of everything Guy is good at. Beautifully constructed songs, with rich, full melodies augmented with excellent playing from himself and all concerned. Guy is a superb multi-instrumentalist, tackling various guitar and keyboard duties as well as drums. Though to be clear Manning is a band venture. Guy is more than ably supported by Laura Fowles on sax , Gareth Harwood on guitars and Rick Ashton on bass. Guy has also employed other instrumentalists to add fiddle, melodica and cello, embellishing the rich musical tapestry on show here.
The basis for the album is the story of Abel Mann a character first introduced in a song on an earlier album. As he sits at his desk reading his journals, each song represents his life experiences. There are many nautical references which pervade this album and water, rivers, sailing act as continuing themes throughout. The story is superbly illustrated by the gorgeous album artwork of Ed Unitsky who also produced the artwork for both Tangent albums, a project which Guy is also part of.
The opening track The Dream is a corker. What a way to open an album. This superbly rousing rocker has a chorus to die for. Excellent use of string synths to give a very full, symphonic feel and nice moog solo by Andy Tillison too. The River Of Time has a haunting, dreamlike quality to it, made more so by Laura Fowles slightly creepy vocals. But the highlight is undoubtedly Out Of My Life. This is a classic. With an excellent instrumental section, full of synths and Laura Fowles strident sax playing, this is so wonderfully arranged and developed. Superb! The album closes with Midnight Sail, pure rock and roll!
The songwriting and performances on this album are so strong and consistent throughout. Not a weak track in sight. It is a true joy to listen to this. On the evidence on this and Guy's other albums, it's a complete mystery why Guy Manning is not more widely known and appreciated, not just within the prog rock community, but his appeal as a singer/songwriter is so much wider that anyone interested in carefully crafted, quality songwriting will find lots to enjoy here. He has already started work on his next opus One Small Step .... Can't wait!"


Sounds exciting !  I'v added A Matter to my SL. Let's see when I can find/order a copy in Copenhagen or Malmö.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-31, 09:57:38
Caamora - She

Track (Nicky's favourite ;)): The Bonding
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-31, 10:17:32
Great song, huh, Teunis ?  Are you back in shape again ?


NP  Creed: Weathered

I bought it on Tom's recom. Here on second spin, I'm happy to have it. Let's see how it grows .....

Grungy, melodic, varied moods, very expressive singing by Scott Stapp, excellent guitars and bass by Mark Tremonti, and drums and keyboards by Scott Phillips.

Mark, Scott P, and further former Creed member Brian Marshall are together again in Alter Bridge, which Tom witnessed yesterday at the Pinkpop Festival (if all went well, which we all hope). (My guess is that Scott S was a difficult guy to work with.)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-05-31, 10:34:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-31, 10:17:32
Great song, huh, Teunis ?  Are you back in shape again ?
Indeed, great song. My shape is improving, have been working for 4 hours a day last week. Next week I hope to raise the number of hours to 6. Will see. Thanks.

np: Caamora - She

Track: Shadows  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 10:53:10
Staying with the Manning theme...

The Tangent - Not as Good as the Book.  I need more Tangent albums, as this one currently stands in splendid isolation.  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 14:18:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-31, 09:40:06
After Paco's and my bad treatment of Guy, I think he deserves some uplifting here in the Room.

Shame on you both!  ;D  Presumably before my time on here as I don't recall seeing anything about him before.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-31, 09:40:06
Here's Dr. D. B. Sillars excellent review of A Matter on Amazon.co.uk:

I've noticed that Dr Sillars seems to have broadly similar tastes to myself, so I do tend to read his reviews when I come across them.


I'm now playing 'A Matter' for a second time as I enjoyed it so much earlier.  When I first bought it (a couple of years back) it took a few spins before I got into it.  My initial reaction was I wasn't too comfortable with the vocals sounding similar to Tull's Ian Anderson.  These days I think it's brilliant because the vocals sound similar to Ian Anderson.  An excellent work, classic-style prog rather than prog-metal if anyone's wondering. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-05-31, 22:17:16
Redemption - The Fullness Of Time

Track: [01] Threads

Heading towards the best Redemption song i've ever heard: Sapphire.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-01, 08:31:46
Dream Theater - Images and Words.  My joint favourite DT album along with Octavarium.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-01, 09:03:58
Dream Theater - Octavarium.  My joint favourite DT along with... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-01, 13:46:18
Camel - Coming of Age. (1997 "official live bootleg")
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-02, 16:31:11
NP  Genesis:  Selling England By The Pound

Certainly a classic, and a masterpiece, but somehow it doesnt grip me quite like The Lamb. There's some special magic about The Lamb.

I have some problems understanding Peter Gabriels lyrics. E.g. when I hear lamb, I of course have all sorts of Christian associations, but the lyrics dont seem to point in this direction, or else they're simply more cryptic than I think. Paco and Keith, you must have some opinions about this. And of course anyone else is welcome to make a bid here.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-02, 22:02:07
Magenta - Metamorphosis

Track: [01] The Ballet Of Samuel Layne
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-02, 22:03:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-02, 16:31:11

I have some problems understanding Peter Gabriels lyrics. E.g. when I hear lamb, I of course have all sorts of Christian associations, but the lyrics dont seem to point in this direction, or else they're simply more cryptic than I think. Paco and Keith, you must have some opinions about this. And of course anyone else is welcome to make a bid here.

Nicky.

Good luck, Nicky.  ;) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lamb_Lies_Down_on_Broadway)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-03, 09:32:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-30, 09:57:09
For me, Metallica would also be the main attraction, Tom. They're real upfront with their concerts.

I also like PT a lot, some of their music is ingenious, but there's too much that I find sleepytime. But maybe their concerts are tighter. I'm eager to hear your take on the concert, Tom.

But man, how could you not mention Chris Cornell and Jonathan Davis  ???  They're up there with Metallica imo.

Gosh, what a great festival !  Lucky you, Tom !  I wish they'd do something like that in Scandinavia once in a while. But e.g. at Roskilde, the only real attraction for me would be Radiohead. But Roskilde is mainly for kids under 40  ;D  and in Denmark, prog is a nasty word, like Paco's a*  :D

Nicky.

Well, what can I say......I got back yesterday and it was amazing! Great music, (too) much beer and barely no sleep at all! Music-wise I enjoyed friday the most, with performances of Incubus, Porcupine Tree and Metallica. It really was spectacular to see Metallica. They had a great show with excellent lighting and some fireworks as well. They also clearly enjoyed themselves on stage so yeah, great! :)

One of the 'downsides' of such a festival with multiple stages is that some bands play at the same time, so you have to make choises...That's why I can't say anything about Alter Bridge, 'cause Porcupine Tree was on at the same time and although I like AB, I simply like PT 10 times better...But I heard that AB played somewhat uninspired so I'm glad I went to PT. They were so great! You gotta give them credits for playing a 20-minute song (Anesthetize) at a 'pop'-festival! *horns*

Some highlights (in no particular order):

Metallica
Porcupine Tree
Incubus
Foo Fighters
Editors
Kaiser Chiefs
Queens Of The Stone Age
Jonathan Davis
Fiction Plane

I know, not really 'prog', but I enjoyed it immensely! I even bought a Foo Fighters t-shirt! :D

Maybe I'll expand on those bands at a later time or when I get asked about it but I haven't really got the time right now.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-03, 09:39:38
Yeah, Tom, I'd very much like to have your take on the Queens Of The Stone Age concert.

I have their Lullabies to Paralyze and Era Vulgaris. Till now, they've been quite good but not great for me.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-03, 21:46:31
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity.  This has never been one of my favourite DT releases, but in the last few weeks it's suddenly clicked with me and I can't stop playing it.  What ever was I thinking before?  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-03, 22:17:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-03, 21:46:31
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity.  This has never been one of my favourite DT releases, but in the last few weeks it's suddenly clicked with me and I can't stop playing it.  What ever was I thinking before?  :-[


A lot of people share your view on the album however i always thought it was a pretty decent album.
Tracks like New Millennium, Lines In The Sand, Peruvian Skies and Trail Of Tears stand the test of time if you ask me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-06-04, 09:33:16
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-03, 22:17:02
A lot of people share your view on the album however i always thought it was a pretty decent album.
Tracks like New Millennium, Lines In The Sand, Peruvian Skies and Trail Of Tears stand the test of time if you ask me.

This is certainly the DT album that I played the most after SDOIT and I&W, the less being ToT and ... SFAM  :-[

NP - Rudess and Petrucci : Furia Taurina

Olé ...  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-06-04, 14:46:20
NP  DT:  Systematic Chaos   *horns* *horns* *horns*

In my mind, the best rock album eva !!!

I have no doubts about it anymore. I'v listened to SC over thirty times now, and each time it's a deeper experience. Now I also begin to catch the ingenious stuff that Jordan does. This guy really fits into the DT-gang.

This music is real, real heavy - in all ways. I'm actually surprised that our young roomies can tackle it. I feel that I'v lived my life to the full, and for me SC has been a real challenge. But I guess every new generation gets further, and our youngies here are also quite different from the youth I run into around here (hey Cap, where's the compliment smiley ? )  :)

It's hard to imagine that DT can up this album. I'm not sure that I wanna hear their next ... but it'l probably sneak up on me - somehow  ;D

Even the official Amazon.com reviewer is full of praise: "Dream Theater has built a career on delivering some of the most consistently strong progressive rock albums in history and Systematic Chaos proves no exception. Built upon the trademark musically diverse but stylistically reliable principles that made albums such as Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence and Train Of Thought instant classics, this album features new career highs such as Prophets Of War, Forsake, and Constant Motion. Although the band has flirted with commercially viable material in the past, especially on 2005's solid and exciting Octavarium, Systematic Chaos proves unrelenting in its pursuit of pure heavy rock. There are plenty of surprises in store, even for stalwart fans, perhaps one of the reasons that Dream Theater remains in a class by itself, ahead of the pack and ahead of the times. A truly outstanding album by any measure." --Jedd Beaudoin


Ha, what a coincidence:  Steve, Bups, and Mad are also in DT-mode. Well, summer, beer, and DT - not a bad combi  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-06-04, 15:04:06
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-06-04, 09:33:16
NP - Rudess and Petrucci : Furia Taurina

This is what W. C Donovan writes about An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess on Amazon.com:

"... thank God for Steve Vai and his Favored Nations label for having the vision to re-release this beauty.

This 2000 performance at the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center in Nyack, New York by John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess was a truly special one. Being most of these compositions were written in a relatively short period adds to the album's impressive stature. Petrucci effortlessly switching from acoustic to electric, his fretboard precision, and his chosen notes during the improvisations are stunning. The same can be said of Rudess, whose virtuosity on the piano is breathtaking. The years of intense practice and formal training are evident in both men's playing.

My favorite tracks are Truth and State Of Grace, but they're all great. The entire album is ear candy for the hardcore music appreciator/afficianado. Highly recommended."

Thanks for the tip, Bups. Got it on my SL now.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-06-04, 18:03:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-06-04, 15:04:06
Thanks for the tip, Bups. Got it on my SL now.

I thought you already had it, Nick.

I would call it great soft melodic jazz-rock ... but I am everything but a jazz-rock specialist.

For the anecdote, I played it to my girlfriend (who is to DT what van Helsing is to vampires  ;)) without telling her that this is a DT side-project and she found it pretty good. She even copied it on a CD. When I told her who was playing, she couldn't believe it but had to admit the musical quality. For me, it was a VERY rewarding experience ;D

Anyway, a very enjoyable album.

NP Porcupine Tree : Trains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-04, 20:14:17
Opeth - Watershed.  Some albums take a fair number of  plays before I get into them, others grab me by the unmentionables instantly.  The new Opeth album is definitely an instant hit with me, they've surpassed themselves.  Excellent stuff - played it three times today already  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-06-04, 21:38:07
Demians - Building An Empire

Trackl: [01] The Perfect Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-06-04, 22:24:43
Camoora She

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-06-05, 18:25:50
When I'm Gone [Instrumental version], Simple Plan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-06-05, 18:33:07
NP Porcupine Tree - Russia on Ice

So far, it seems that I am more receptive to PT's mellower songs ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-06-05, 19:38:25
Casino - Beyond That Door
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-06-05, 21:44:29
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited.

If you're not familiar with this one, it's a whole album full of reinterpretations of Genesis numbers.  I know it doesn't find favour with all Genesis purists, but I think it's excellent.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-06-05, 22:22:32
Epica - The Divine Conspiracy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-06-05, 23:30:07
Dominici - O3 - A Trilogy pt III

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 08:26:48
Camel - Gods of Light.

Having been playing Queensryche, Dream Theater and Opeth a lot lately, I wondered why I was also going through a bit of a Camel phase at the same time - not exactly heavy!  It dawned on me eventually while watching an Opeth live DVD, where Mikael says "that song was ripped off from a band called Camel" or something similar.  On reflection, an awful lot of Opeth's quieter moments have a similar feel to Camel, so it's no wonder I keep getting the urge to play Camel albums.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 09:44:39
Dream Theater - Score CD3.

Another one where I haven't got the DVD.

Yet  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-06, 11:18:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 09:44:39
Dream Theater - Score CD3.

Another one where I haven't got the DVD.

Yet  ;)

Another one where I have only got the DVD.

Yet  ;)

NP Enchant - Seeds of Hate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-06, 12:05:00
NP - DT:  Octavarium

Well, strictly speaking I'm at the library. But this forenoon I listened to it.

To me, all DT-albums from Six Degrees on are pure prog heaven  :) :) :)

I like the earlier albums too (except WDADU), but only few places (like The Spirit Carries On) do they grip me like the later ones.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 12:42:04
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Liverpool.

Not exactly prog, but I can't play Dream Theater all the time, can I?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-06, 13:43:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-03, 09:39:38
Yeah, Tom, I'd very much like to have your take on the Queens Of The Stone Age concert.

I have their Lullabies to Paralyze and Era Vulgaris. Till now, they've been quite good but not great for me.

Nicky.

Hi Nick, I think Queens Of The Stone Age played a very solid gig. They for sure know how to build a party! I wasn´t really familiar with their music, I only knew 2 songs: "No One Knows" and "Sick, Sick, Sick". But they really surprised me. I like their kind of 'dirty' rock. For sure, I think I'll have to be in the right mood to listen to it, but since I enjoyed their show so much, I'm thinking about buying an album of theirs.

So my question would be (since you have 2 albums) where to start! And can you tell me why you think the albums you have are 'quite good, not great'?

Tom

BTW, sorry for this kinda late reply, but my internet at home is down! :-[)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 21:38:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 12:42:04
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Liverpool.

Not exactly prog, but I can't play Dream Theater all the time, can I?  ;D


Good one.  :D
The ultimate FGTH song in my book is, call me a softy: The Power Of Love.

That song is soo genius.  8)

NP> The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Tom, i don't know about you but i really like this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 22:25:17
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 21:38:44
call me a softy

You're a softy  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 21:38:44
NP> The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

I must get that.  The only Pineapple Thief I've got so far is Variations...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 22:27:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 22:25:17
You're a softy  ;D

Thanks.  ;D

I think.  ::) :-\ :P


QuoteI must get that.  The only Pineapple Thief I've got so far is Variations...


If you like Variations that you'll like this one as well. Not their best, much of the same but oh so good.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 23:27:56
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 22:27:24
If you like Variations that you'll like this one as well. Not their best, much of the same but oh so good.  ;D

Thanks, I shall bear that in mind.

NP: Arena - Live & Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-07, 09:21:21
Genesis - Tales of Ordinary Madness

This is a bootleg CD of the Lamb Lies Down tour, recorded at Birmingham Hippodrome, 2nd May 1975.  Note that it's not the same as the Lamb live offering in the Genesis Archive boxed set.  The latter is better quality and more complete.

Still nice to listen to, once in a while.  I can't help thinking that, as this was happening not far from where I lived at the time, I should have scraped together enough pocket money to have actually gone to the gig.  The nearest we impoverished schoolboys came to this at the time was gathering around a cassette player listening to a tape of a contemporary BBC live broadcast.  Gabriel seemed to come from another planet - clearly this was what grown-ups listened to!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-06-07, 11:55:22
Mtv Hard Rock Live [Digibook Edition], Simple Plan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-07, 12:04:05
Toto - Past to Present

Track: 99

I'm playing it to cope with the news that my all-time favorite band is history now  :'(. I've read it yesterday. When you're interested, you can read it here: http://www.stevelukather.net/Article.aspx?id=55

It sucks. Fortunately I have my memories (saw them 5 times live) and of course the cd's and DVD's  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-07, 15:42:00
Dream Theater - Train of Thought.

Headbanging time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2008-06-08, 13:29:14
NP The Clash - Guns of Brixton
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-08, 19:07:41
Joe Satriani - Flying in a Blue Dream.  Blistering stuff.  I've not had a good Satch session for ages...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:22:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 12:42:04
Not exactly prog, but I can't play Dream Theater all the time, can I?  ;D

Steve, may I propose Kamelot and Symphony X ?  These are the two groups that are closest to DT, both musically and lyrically, and they are (almost) as great as DT.

Musically Redemption are also in the game, but their lyrics arent quite up there.

Isnt that so, Mad and Tom ?

No need to listen to non-prog in this Great Age Of Prog  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:27:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-06, 13:43:35
So my question would be (since you have 2 albums) where to start! And can you tell me why you think the albums you have are 'quite good, not great'?

OK Tom, I'l return on this matter, but first I'l have to spin the albums a few more times. They also deserve it. So, pending ........

And thanks for your comments on the festival  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-06, 13:43:35
BTW, sorry for this kinda late reply, but my internet at home is down! :-[)

Yeah, I also gotta get a new screen. Feel kinda outta the game.


Been listening to Octavarium the past couple of days, but not much, as we've been out in the sun - and I made sure that there were a couple of Chimays around. This is the DT of beer  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:28:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:22:29


No need to listen to non-prog in this Great Age Of Prog  ;)

Nicky.

True though some non-prog songs are almost prog to say the least.  :D

One of those:

Garry Rafferty - Baker Street

Brilliance in perfection.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:36:38
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:28:39
Garry Rafferty - Baker Street
Brilliance in perfection.  *horns*

Agree, Mad. Also e.g. Robbie Williams' Feel.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-09, 10:30:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:36:38
Agree, Mad. Also e.g. Robbie Williams' Feel.

Nicky.

Funny thing is that almost everybody will point to Micheal Jackson when they say 'The King Of Pop' but i personally think that singers/performers like Robbie Williams or Prince have the right to claim that title.

Just an opinion.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-09, 15:49:25
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 21:38:44
NP> The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Tom, i don't know about you but i really like this album.

I do as well! There are some beautiful songs to be found on it! :) Looks like this album can finally be their much deserved ''breakthrough''.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-09, 16:00:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:22:29
Musically Redemption are also in the game, but their lyrics arent quite up there.

Isnt that so, Mad and Tom ?

I agree with you on the musical side, but I think overall the lyrics are good as well, especially on the song Used To Be. But yeah, as with almost everything it's just a matter of opinion.

By the way, I'm  looking forward to read your comments on the Queens Of The Stone Age albums! :)

I don't know if it works when you're not in Holland, but I have a link to a website where you can stream the whole QOTSA Pinkpop-show. I'll post it here tonight if you like! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 17:26:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-09, 16:00:13
I don't know if it works when you're not in Holland, but I have a link to a website where you can stream the whole QOTSA Pinkpop-show. I'll post it here tonight if you like! :)

Yes, please, Tom. I'd be mainly interested in seeing what Metallica are up to nowadays.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-09, 16:00:13
I agree with you on the musical side, but I think overall the lyrics are good as well, especially on the song Used To Be. But yeah, as with almost everything it's just a matter of opinion.

Tom, I have to admit that I havent listened thoroughly to The Origins Of Ruin (other groups took over at that point), but the first self-titled album was a musical rendition of some science fiction stories, and the second album was about relationships, particularly the agonies of breaking up, both albums musically topnotch and lyrically good, but lyrically nothing near the sublime metaphor-rich poetry of DT. That's what's so awesome about DT: They're simply best at everything (serious)  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-06, 21:38:44
NP> The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Tom, i don't know about you but i really like this album.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-09, 15:49:25
I do as well! There are some beautiful songs to be found on it! :) Looks like this album can finally be their much deserved ''breakthrough''.

Can you guys maybe tell us what you like so much about it ?   :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-06-09, 19:06:17
Just played Frost* - Milliontown

np: Magenta - Home

Track: Demons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-10, 10:43:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 17:26:59
Yes, please, Tom. I'd be mainly interested in seeing what Metallica are up to nowadays.

I hope this works, so fingers crossed!

First, here is a video of Metallica playing Seek and Destroy live at Pinkpop. I can't find an audio-stream of their whole gig, so you'll have to do it with this video...  :D
http://3voor12.vpro.nl/speler/ondemand/39654631

Now here's the audio from the Queens Of The Stone Age show.
http://3voor12.vpro.nl/speler/ondemand/39658089

They have a video up as well. Check http://3voor12.vpro.nl/speler/ondemand/39662050.

I really hope it works outside of Holland!  :)

Good luck!

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2008-06-10, 13:34:15
Pyramaze - Immortal 
Iced Earth - I Walk Among You EP

Matt Barlow has never sounded better, especially on the Pyramaze disc  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-10, 20:12:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-09, 09:22:29
No need to listen to non-prog in this Great Age Of Prog  ;)

OK then.....

Liquid Tension Experiment - Liquid Tension Experiment  ;D

And you'll be pleased to hear I've ordered 'She' at last!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-06-11, 20:22:23
Quidam - Alone Together

Track: They Are There To Remind Us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-06-12, 22:29:28
Uriah Heep - Wake the Sleeper.

I've played this to death over the last 24 hours as I think it's a bl**dy amazing album.  If you like classic, heavier Heep (and perhaps think that some of the studio albums lack a little bit of sparkle from time to time) then check this one out.  Personally I think this is arguably the best thing they've ever done - not quite what I was expecting.  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-06-12, 23:10:08
Uriah heep - "Abominog" is my favourite - and whilst "Waking The Sleeper" is pretty darn close, it doesn't surpass IMHO...on a par with "Return To Fantasy" perhaps...?

NP-> Coldplay - Viva La Vida...first listen, and I'm in BLOODY RAPTURE....I've always had a soft spot for well written / well produced alt.rock - but this is STAGGERING....

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BTW...for all of you F1 Fans out there....here's a little rap n'link... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1-oLuLfXg9Q

A great opportunity for a really good N-N-N-N-Nineteen-styleé rap...



Yo...hey mutha-fucker...Lewis on a lap <grunt>
Safety car cum, strat-e-gy go crap <grunt>
FIA dig chick-a-tita's tied-up string <huh>...?
Head for lice an' bling an' ting an' check me one time...

...Kimi gone an' stopped and done a Full-On Dad...
Waitin' at a Red Light - that is really sad...
Bobby dun a Kimi and pulled a-longside...
Lewis didn't do dat and-rear-ended Kim...

..eee - way bad...

...break-it-on-down


Funk me up, Jazzerman... ;)

"Rap" is an original Gelert BTW...but you then you'd guessed that already...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 08:45:13
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-06-12, 23:10:08
Uriah heep - "Abominog" is my favourite

Hmmm, great album, that, but one I've not played for ages - must dig it out over the weekend and rip it to mp3.  The new one has already got me dusting off the back-catalogue, especially 'Sonic Origami' which I was doing back-to-back comparisons with yesterday.  A much better album than I remembered it  *horns*


Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-06-12, 23:10:08
NP-> Coldplay - Viva La Vida...first listen, and I'm in BLOODY RAPTURE....I've always had a soft spot for well written / well produced alt.rock - but this is STAGGERING....

By chance, Coldplay have just come up on another forum, and, though it's cheesey to quote yourself, it'll save me some typing: "You'll probably think I've spent a good part of my life under a stone (in a non Jerry Hall kind of way) but I've never actually heard any Coldplay as far as I'm aware."  :o

NP: Dream Theater - Score.  One of my least fave DTs, I'm afraid.  It's still an excellent work, I hasten to add, just that I think most of the others are better still.  I'm enjoying it thoroughly, but I know if I play 'Octavarium' afterwards (which is highly likely!  8) ) I'll have more fun.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-13, 09:20:53
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-06-12, 23:10:08
Yo...hey mutha-fucker...Lewis on a lap <grunt>


Great to have you back, Gelert, and good to see that you still dig the exquisite  ;D

Stick around, man  :)


So now, where did we lose Paco ?

Man, it's a full-time job keeping together this bag of fleas  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 09:33:33
Smoke on the Yangtze (http://www.videofantastica.com/view_video/31903/), which is something I picked up on another forum.  At least I think it was another forum - I'll feel a bit of a wazzock if it turns out it was this one!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 10:22:00
Dream Theater - Octavarium.  Pretty much as predicted  ;D

It's funny how you can associate certain albums with certain moments in your life. 2006 was a real Dream Theater year for me, I just couldn't stop playing them.  On one sweltering summer day I was travelling on one of the trans-pennine trains and listening to 'Octavarium'.  Outside, the grass was vivid green and the sky an intense blue.  Inside, the coach was air-conditioned cool and largely empty.  The scenery was superb and the music even better - one of those perfect moments in time.  Every time I listen to 'Octavarium' on a sunny day I'm transported back to that train journey.

I suppose it should have been 'Train of Thought' to be truly perfect, but what the heck... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-13, 15:00:22
Toto - I will remember

Great song and their unique really elaborated clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-PaWUyQH_0&amp;feature=related

Where has Bluey gone ? I am in the mood for a dance  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2008-06-13, 17:36:28
I'm watching video on Youtube. A friend told me "hey, take a look at it, it's great !".
So I watched, and I enjoyed ! It's a single boy playing the guitar and drums.
Here's a tribute to Jimi Hendrix : http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=h-wdwpeK4ug&feature=related
There are many videos on his channel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-06-13, 17:53:31
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-13, 15:00:22
Toto - I will remember
I will remember Toto too, Bupie  ;). Great song indeed  *horns*.

np: Collage - Moonshine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:14:07
OMFG - I think that I've just an organism....

Simon Says - Tardigrade

Excuse my french, but this is the best fucking thing that I've heard in a VERY long while...

Check-out their http://www.myspace.com/simonsayssweden site...

This is "sex-without-the-mess" type-stuff...!

I read a review in "Classic Rock", where the reviewer said something along the lines of "why copy Marillion?"...so I checked them out, wondering which version of Mary Lion said reviewer was on about...

None of them - this is old skool Genesis / It Bites / Spock's Beard / Shadowland / A.C.T / Citizen Cain / Casino / Stackridge / etc...bloody WONDERFUL....!

I also hunted down their previous two CDs...
One is allegedly TOTALLY unavailable (Ceinwen - 1995), but I got a copy from http://www.themoor.se/MoorStore/
The other (Paradise Square - 2002) sells on Amazon @ £95.00 or eBay for $122...but I got a copy at http://progfactory.com/catalog/index.php?osCsid=e32diudgf33t0o7264jkfened7

...both for < €15 each...!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...!

And Tardigrade won't be leaving my CD Player for quite a while, I tell thee....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:21:40
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:14:07
OMFG - I think that I've just an organism....

It's always a pleasure when one comes across something exciting and Swedish.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:29:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 08:45:13
"You'll probably think I've spent a good part of my life under a stone (in a non Jerry Hall kind of way) but I've never actually heard any Coldplay as far as I'm aware."  :o
:D :D :D :D LMAOROFL

*edit* Sorry - laughing at I've spent a good part of my life under a stone (in a non Jerry Hall kind of way), and NOT at the fact that you don't know Coldplay...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:38:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:21:40
It's always a pleasure when one comes across something exciting and Swedish.  ;)

Am I to understand that everybody on this forum knows about this band - except me....  ???
I did a Forum search for "Simon Says" and only got references to Simon Phillips, and somebody else called Simon....Garfunkel I think it was...

...Or are we entering "thinly-veiled blonde" territory here...?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 22:14:46
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:14:07
OMFG - I think that I've just an organism....

Simon Says - Tardigrade

Third play-through...

Third organism...

At this rate, I'm gonna start a culture....

*edit* Wow - Beautiful New day - The keyboard line is quoting Rick's #wives - and then it strolls into full-on Mellontro + Moog...and then breaks-down into acoustic axe + vox....bugger....brilliant....totally humbled.....  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 23:16:18
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-13, 21:38:10Am I to understand that everybody on this forum knows about this band - except me....  ???
I did a Forum search for "Simon Says" and only got references to Simon Phillips, and somebody else called Simon....Garfunkel I think it was...
...Or are we entering "thinly-veiled blonde" territory here...?  ;D

Serious Mode:  I've never heard of them, but the scratchy, squidged-up samples on the site certainly sound encouraging.  I definitely fancy getting hold of a CD for a proper listen - I'm already of the opinion that Sweden is the rock'n'roll capital of the world these days.  :)

Serious Mode cancel: I think you'd better stop now.  Or at least change hands  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 23:19:22
Magenta - Another Time, Another Place.  Another band that I'm fashionably late in discovering, but I'm making up for lost time now.  VERY impressed.  *horns*

Can you spare a tissue or two, Gelert?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 08:23:06
I'm starting the weekend with:
Joe Satriani - Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock

On this album he's perhaps not pushing (shredding?) the envelope as much as in the past, but it's still an excellent piece of work.  I still haven't gotten around to watching the accompanying DVD...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-14, 10:17:43
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Lullabies To Paralyze   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Man, I get stoned for ages on this queenie !

Tom, you gotta get this'n too !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-14, 11:05:29
Galleon - Engines of Creation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:47:40
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz.

Top album generally, but I must single out Moviedrome and Serenity for being particularly awesome on this one.  *horns*   She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed has just gone out shopping, so I'm turning this up to 11 right now...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:53:41
You're lucky I've just got back from shopping with she who must be obeyed.

I am preparing to listen to Not as good as the Book by the Tangent (special edition I'm half way through the book)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-14, 13:51:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:47:40
She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed has just gone out shopping ...


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:53:41
... you're lucky I've just got back from shopping with she who must be obeyed.

Looks like somebody's unfaithful around here  ;D


NP  The Essential Simon & Garfunkel

Great purchase, two cd's with all the great songs, and some lesser ones live with some extra spunk. Great remastering. All for 120 SKR in Malmö Skivhandel.

Hearing Sounds Of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water for the first time thru headphones was an awesome experience  *horns*

These guys sure know how to sing and harmonise, man !

Highly recommended for old S&G fans !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-14, 13:54:58
Opeth - Watershed

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-14, 14:10:52
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-14, 13:54:58
Opeth - Watershed

And that's a very ordinary experience, Mad ?   ;D

I tried to get it today, but they still hadnt gotten it at my local Swedish cd-store  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 14:29:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-14, 13:51:01
Looks like somebody's unfaithful around here  ;D

Nah, we're pretty open-minded and liberal over here.  Modern.  Progressive, even.  :)

As long as the washing & ironing's done and the tea is on the table promptly.   ;) ;D ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 14:32:35
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:53:41
I am preparing to listen to Not as good as the Book by the Tangent (special edition I'm half way through the book)

Being a peasant, I've only got the CD version.  Is the book any good?  (And don't say it's 'Not as Good as the CD', because it really won't be funny!  ;D ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 15:43:50
Arena - The Visitor.

I'm having a bit of an Arena day whilst doing assorted domestic chores.  Dunno if anyone's heard of these guys, but they really are quite good.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:23:42
Genesis - We Can't Dance
IQ - Dark Matter

np: Toto - Toto XX

Track: On The Run  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:38:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:23:42
Genesis - We Can't Dance

Prog or not, 'Driving the Last Spike' is up there with the best Genesis tracks for my money.  Not quite 'Supper', but not far behind.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-14, 17:17:56
Demians - Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 21:53:25
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-14, 17:17:56
Demians - Building An Empire
I'm still playing my copy a lot - excellent band.  The more I play it, the less it sounds close to Porcupine Tree and the more it reminds me of Live  *horns*

NP Van der Graaf Generator - Present
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 08:46:00
Blackfield - Blackfield.

A pleasant variation on the Porcupine Tree theme, if not quite as good as the real thing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-15, 11:14:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 12:47:40
... so I'm turning this up to 11 right now ...

Looks like we all have that problem  :o

Otoh when they gather, we want them to turn down the (gabbering) volume  ;D

I still have to meet (not 'ea') the woman who turns up (not down) the volume when I lend her my headphones   :D


NP  Mike Oldfield:  Exposed

Has the famous live version of Tubular Bells (finishing off with the terrific Guilty), which is far more exciting for modern proggie ears than the original version. There are three guitarists (incl. Mike himself) in the mix, plus flutes, strings, brass, choir - and tubular bells, of course. In the remastered version they've upped the bass section, which has given it more spunk. There's also some heavenly guitar playing.

Up there with classics like Lamb and Dark Side - really mean it  *horns*

I'm considering getting Amarok. Can anyone here tell me what it's like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 12:04:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 14:32:35
Being a peasant, I've only got the CD version.  Is the book any good?  (And don't say it's 'Not as Good as the CD', because it really won't be funny!  ;D ;D)


It would have been  ;D

It is quite interesting it stretches over 88,000 years and is all about prog.

There is an amuzing game at the start of it where he has a list of people that he thanks, 31 groups of names I am still trying to work a few of them out.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:33:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 21:53:25
I'm still playing my copy a lot - excellent band.  The more I play it, the less it sounds close to Porcupine Tree and the more it reminds me of Live  *horns*


I never thought about Porcupine Tree as a reference. I think it's more like Anathema then PT.
You think about Live when you listen to it? Hmm interesting. Personally i don't but i see what you're getting at. If the rough edges is the case then i think Demians can be compared with the Pineapple thief too. Or Oceansize.

NP> Roger Waters - In The Flesh

I could watch the DVD but for now i only listen to the Cd's.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:50:23
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:33:25
I never thought about Porcupine Tree as a reference.
It's only something I mention because somebody else on here did, so I started listening to the band with that in mind.  I drfit away from that point of vew each time I play the album.

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:33:25
You think about Live when you listen to it? Hmm interesting. Personally i don't but i see what you're getting at. If the rough edges is the case then i think Demians can be compared with the Pineapple thief too. Or Oceanframe.
Certainly parts remind me of Live (Secret Samedi is a great album) and I can see your Pineapple Thief angle, too.  Such is the difficulty of attempting to put music into words when trying to discuss it on forums such as this - see me struggling with Satellite on another thread.  :-[   When I sit down and listen to an album I just listen to the music and (hopefully) enjoy it.  Only when someone puts me on the spot do I start to struggle for points of reference.  :-\

Great album, though.  I sat in the garden yesterday, listening to it on the iPod whilst throwing a tennis ball to amuse the dogs.  Bliss!  *horns*


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:51:45
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 12:04:54
It is quite interesting it stretches over 88,000 years and is all about prog.
Blimey!  I thought I was a slow reader!  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:55:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-15, 11:14:36
NP  Mike Oldfield:  Exposed

Now there's one I haven't heard in an awful long time.  I've still got the vinyl double I bought when it came out - it's quadrophonic too!  Not sure why I've never bought it on CD, as it's a hell of a performance and exceptionally well recorded.  I'd order it now, but there's 2x Spocks and 1x Judas Priest about to hit my debit card  :P

NP: Satellite - Into The Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 17:27:24
Transatlantic - All Of The Above

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-15, 20:11:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-10, 10:43:42
I really hope it works outside of Holland!  :)

So, now I'v clicked the links on several computers in Denmark and Sweden. So far nothing has worked properly. When I click the Metallica link, I get a small window with a Q and a ? inside it. When I click the QOTSA link, I get a window with a picture of Joshua Homme, and after about 1/2 minute, I get a window telling me that I need a MIME thingy. I don't know what to do about that, and I don't wanna mess around too much on other people's computers.

Has anyone else outside of Holland been successful with these links ?

Maybe we can find the videos on Youtube ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:56:05
Glass Tiger - This Island Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Mon, 2008-06-16, 02:03:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-15, 20:11:56
So, now I'v clicked the links on several computers in Denmark and Sweden. So far nothing has worked properly. When I click the Metallica link, I get a small window with a Q and a ? inside it. When I click the QOTSA link, I get a window with a picture of Joshua Homme, and after about 1/2 minute, I get a window telling me that I need a MIME thingy.

Looks like the latest Definitions Files for AdAware, ZoneAlarm, and AVG are working just fine then...  ;D

NP-> Anthony Phillips - 1984 (Rem)

I can't get TOO excited about it...

...not because it's not great (which it is - er, great that is).

But simply because, as requested, I've e-mailed my last two tissues to S. Jones esq...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 09:13:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-15, 20:11:56
So, now I'v clicked the links on several computers in Denmark and Sweden. So far nothing has worked properly. When I click the Metallica link, I get a small window with a Q and a ? inside it. When I click the QOTSA link, I get a window with a picture of Joshua Homme, and after about 1/2 minute, I get a window telling me that I need a MIME thingy. I don't know what to do about that, and I don't wanna mess around too much on other people's computers.

Has anyone else outside of Holland been successful with these links ?

Maybe we can find the videos on Youtube ?

Nicky.

Okay, too bad, looks like the links only work in Holland then. But no worries, if you search youtube for 'Queens Stone Age Pinkpop 2008' or 'Metallica Pinkpop 2008' you'll find plenty of videos! :)

Have fun!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 11:37:11
I just played Coldplay - Viva La Vida.

They sound more 'proggie' than ever! For example, listen to the song '42'. Sounds great! :)

NP: Opeth - Watershed
*horns* *horns* *horns*

Already got it, Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:24:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 11:37:11
NP: Opeth - Watershed
*horns* *horns* *horns*

Already got it, Nicky?

Nope, not yet. But if you look at my SL, you'l see it's nb 1. Sounds like it's even better than GR, and that makes Opeth .....  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 15:21:49
NP  NoPeth yet, instead:  DT - Train Of Thought

Raw, gritty & dirty !  That's the way I like my prog metal  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-16, 19:18:37
Demians - Building An Empire

My gosh, this is soo good.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-16, 22:15:24
Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-06-16, 02:03:21
NP-> Anthony Phillips - 1984 (Rem)

I've been considering The Geek Geese & the Ghost, but I'm a bit overspent this month.  :(


Quote from: gelert on Mon, 2008-06-16, 02:03:21
But simply because, as requested, I've e-mailed my last two tissues to S. Jones esq...

Thank'ee, kind sir.  These soon to be ex-Kleen tissues will be just the job for:
NP Manning - 'Songs from the Bilston House' which I'm only half way through but already impressed by  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-17, 05:58:06
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 12:06:12
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-16, 19:18:37
Demians - Building An Empire

My gosh, this is soo good.  8)

After all this ravin here, I'v added it to my SL.


NP  Opeth:  Watershed

Finally found a copy.

Great stuff !  The next few days are Opethtime. I'm curious to see how it grows   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-17, 14:28:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 12:06:12
After all this ravin here, I'v added it to my SL.

Good choice. Be prepared to be amazed Nicky!


Quote
NP  Opeth:  Watershed

The next few days are Opethtime. I'm curious to see how it grows   *horns*

I think you're curious to see how it growls! ;D

NP: Pearl Jam - Big Wave

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 17:25:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-17, 14:28:21
I think you're curious to see how it growls! ;D

Yeah, that too  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man link=topic15.msg31215#msg31215 date=1213705701
NP: Pearl Jam - Big Wave

Tell me what you think of'em, Tom.

Maybe I should give'm some more spins to get better into'm.

What's best iyo ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-17, 19:00:29
Gazpacho - Night

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 20:43:07
NP  Metallica Live @ Pinkpop 2008 on Youtube

So at at last I got to see it, Tom.

I'm thoroughly impressed !  I was particularly gripped by Kirk's solos; he seems better than ever. After a series of studio albums where he has held back, it's great to see him in full vigour again.

Btw, they're finished recording their next (ninth) studio album. The title is Death Magnetic, and it's scheduled for release in September. That seems to be the next big release to be received and discussed here in the Room (after now Opeth's Watershed).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Magnetic

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-06-17, 21:24:32
Italy vs France does tv count?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 22:38:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:38:04
Prog or not, 'Driving the Last Spike' is up there with the best Genesis tracks for my money.  Not quite 'Supper', but not far behind.  *horns*

Agree, Stevie, it's a great song  *horns*

Is there anything else on We Can't Dance that's memorable ?

NP  Genesis:  Driving The Last Spike  (on repeat)


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-06-17, 21:24:32
Italy vs France does tv count?

"Stone Age" is opposite to "progressive", Iggy   :P :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-17, 23:23:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 22:38:26
Is there anything else on We Can't Dance that's memorable ?

I can't remember.  ;) ;)

NP: Journey - Revelation.  I don't often have AOR moods, but clearly I'm having one now.  Great album if you like this kind of thing.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-06-18, 08:24:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 17:25:40
Tell me what you think of'em, Tom.

Maybe I should give'm some more spins to get better into'm.

What's best iyo ?

Nicky.

I really dig PJ, think they have some great music. Sure, it's no prog whatsoever, but lately I find myself enjoying 'grunge-like' bands quite often. So yesterday I was listening to PJ's latest album with the straightforward title 'Pearl Jam'. The only album I can compare it with is 'Ten' (no not your Ten ;)) because that's the only other PJ album I have. I think the main difference between the 2 albums is that Ten is more accessible (they had a couple of hits with this one: Alive, Jeremy and Even Fow). But if you're in the mood for some dirrrrrrty melodic music, listen to Pearl Jam (the album).

NP: Abigail's Ghost - Close

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-06-18, 18:15:02
Asia - Aria

10. Military Man  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-06-18, 18:30:33
Kino - Picture

Track: Letting Go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-18, 22:56:07
Judas Priest - Nostradamus.  Third time I've played it and I'm not getting into it that much, to be honest.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-06-19, 10:55:49
NP: Saybia - Angel

You see, I'm not really prog-orientated these days! But sometimes you've got to do that. Then when you go back to prog it smacks you in the face as if it's your first prog-encounter! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 11:10:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-06-19, 10:55:49
NP: Saybia - Angel

Interesting, Tom, all members are Danish. Whadaya make of'm ?

You should try Section A, in my mind without comparison the best Denmark-based group, i.e. Torben Enevoldsen is the de facto owner of SA, and he draws upon some of the best musicians in Scandinavia and Germany. Torben himself is one of the best guitarists around.

Also Wuthering Heights are excellent, a bit too wild and thrashy for my taste, but topnotch musicians full of exciting ideas and fine melody here and there.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-06-19, 15:26:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 11:10:14
Interesting, Tom, all members are Danish. Whadaya make of'm ?

I like 'em!! I saw them at Pinkpop and they were great. I have their most recent album "Eyes On The Highway", and it actually contains a lot of what I consider 'prog-lite' moments. For example the song 'A Way Out'. I cannot really describe it but that song is so full of emotion and great musicianship. Stunning! You should check this album out, I think you'll like it.


Quote
You should try Section A, in my mind without comparison the best Denmark-based group, i.e. Torben Enevoldsen is the de facto owner of SA, and he draws upon some of the best musicians in Scandinavia and Germany. Torben himself is one of the best guitarists around.

Also Wuthering Heights are excellent, a bit too wild and thrashy for my taste, but topnotch musicians full of exciting ideas and fine melody here and there.

Thanks. Sounds interesting, I'll check them out! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 17:56:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-06-19, 15:26:56
You should check this album out, I think you'll like it.

Maybe, Tom, but first you gotta tell me what they're like (which other groups i.a.). Remember, I always graciously do so  ;D

Dig this, guys:

NP  Trivium:  Betcha can't play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PouRlGf6-hw&amp;feature=related

Pretty wild, huh ?

I actually have Trivium's Ascendancy. Guess I'l have to give it a few spins now. Tell you later bout it .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 18:11:35
Here's another great video for you, guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMZwZiU0kKs

This is the actor who plays stone-faced police chiefs and mafia bosses (and Russian roulette players). Amazing, huh ?

Check out Fatboy Slim if you don't know him already. He's made some terrific videos. OK, the music aint prog, but the vidoes are so good that you start jivin with'm anyways.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 18:23:06
NP  Ten:  The One  (on Return To Evermore)  (on repeat)

This is one of Ten's best songs. Just as heavy and dense as Opeth, and just as good - and Gary Hughes is an even better singer, in fact he's one of the absolute best  *horns*

... and he hasnt played any dirty tricks on me (yet)   ;D

Just had Return returned from someone who had borrowed it faaar to long. So, watch out who you lend your fave albums to, guys  ;)

Btw, if you're thinkin of gettin a Ten album (which you should), Return is a good place to begin, heavy and very melodic. Almost all 13 songs are great.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-06-19, 19:23:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-06-19, 17:56:12

NP  Trivium:  Betcha can't play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PouRlGf6-hw&amp;feature=related

Pretty wild, huh ?

I actually have Trivium's Ascendancy. Guess I'l have to give it a few spins now. Tell you later bout it .....

Nicky.

Oh yeah, Trivium.  :D

Want an honest opinion?

Saw them as the opening act of Iron Maiden two years ago and that made me realise: this is really not my cup of tea. No, really not.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-20, 00:05:09
I agree, Mad. They're excellent musicians, and there's a lot going on, but nothing that fastens with me.

How was the Maiden concert ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-20, 09:14:11
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-06-17, 21:24:32
Italy vs France does tv count?

Well ... in this case, no  >:(  ;D

NP Ten - Remembrance for the Brave

Give me a budget and I'll make a movie out of it. I already have the scenario. Guess what, Nicky, there is a beautiful girl involved ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-20, 09:25:02
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-20, 09:14:11
Give me a budget and I'll make a movie out of it. I already have the scenario. Guess what, Nicky, there is a beautiful girl involved ...  8)

As long as you're not the male protagonist, Bups, cause then the movie would never get outta bed.

And if it's a typical French movie, then there are two hours of gabbering (in French, on top of it), and then ten concentrated minutes of killing and f*ing  ;D


NP  Ten:  Babylon   *horns*

The only one I have with Vinny Burns. There is quite a difference. Both periods are superb.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 12:52:36
Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound of Thunder.

Up and coming prog outfit. Could go far if they stick at it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 14:52:20
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Ages since I last played this one, another case of "I'd forgotten how good it was"  ;D
Very 1980s, I guess, but very good  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 16:43:47
Peter Gabriel - So.

I'm still in that 1980s groove...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-20, 19:29:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 16:43:47
Peter Gabriel - So.

I'm still in that 1980s groove...


8)

NP> Zero One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-06-20, 20:03:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 14:52:20
IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Ages since I last played this one, another case of "I'd forgotten how good it was"  ;D
Very 1980s, I guess, but very good  *horns*
Good choice. Indeed, it's a 1989 album  ;).

np: Moonrise - The Lights Of A Distant Bay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-06-20, 20:43:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-20, 00:05:09
I agree, Mad. They're excellent musicians, and there's a lot going on, but nothing that fastens with me.

How was the Maiden concert ?

Nicky.

It could have been better if they have not played A Matter Of Life And Death in it's entirety. It's a pretty decent album, better than Dance Of Death but life from song A to Z is too much. The concert really began at the moment they started playing those classics.

Overall a nice concert but i've seen better concerts of Maiden.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 23:31:51
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-06-20, 20:03:27
Good choice. Indeed, it's a 1989 album  ;).

A very good choice, so much so that I'm now playing it again.  8)

Only having Seventh House & Dark Matter on my iPod, my IQ listening has been stuck in a rut for a long time.  So in the last week I've dug out all of the CDs and ripped them in an effort to put right this shameful state of affairs!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-20, 23:54:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 23:31:51
A very good choice, so much so that I'm now playing it again.  8)

Only having Seventh House & Dark Matter on my iPod, my IQ listening has been stuck in a rut for a long time.  So in the last week I've dug out all of the CDs and ripped them in an effort to put right this shameful state of affairs!  ;D

Yep another brilliant band I got into IQ and Arena at about the same time so had loads of Cd's to buy. Fortunately they are all worth having  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-21, 00:43:04
Spock's Beard - The Healing Colours Of Sound  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-21, 07:41:13
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink.

I'm trying to spend a few days listening to stuff I've not played in a while.  It's amazing how many gems I find this way, and it's cheaper than buying new ones.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-21, 13:09:48
Collage - Moonshine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-21, 13:16:12
Ayreon - Zero One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-21, 13:27:49
Quidam - Alone Together

Track: Kinds of Solitude at Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2008-06-21, 14:56:11
Sensitive To Light - From the Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-21, 17:09:00
NP   DT:  Images And Words

I haven't listened to this album as much as I ought to, so I'm catchin up with my karma ..... so to speak  ::)

Fine album with lots of great moments, but man, have they progressed since then  *horns*

Nicky. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-21, 19:00:26
Roxy Music - Stranded.

Ah, the memories!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-21, 19:56:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-20, 12:52:36
Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound of Thunder.

Up and coming prog outfit. Could go far if they stick at it.  ;)

English sense of humour - subtle, unique, no one else has it, the Danes and Americans know bout it, and they try hard, but really, nobody does it like the English, it's simply natural to them   *horns*

Seriously now, yeah, in my mind Floyd clearly ruled (after Zep) from Dark Side in 1973 to the early 80's when The Wall started to glide in the background. By the time The Final Cut came out, other groups had taken over. Then the rock scene became more complicated, and I would say musically it declined, with punk, grunge, britpop, and the likes, until 1992, when Dream Theater gave us Images And Words and decided to take the lead in prog rock. Since then, Arena, Ten, and a few other great groups have emerged, giving us music and lyrics that are very different from DT, and just as exciting and fulfilling. What's also great is that these groups aint trying to outdo each other, they're simply moving in their own unique directions.

I'm sure that every roomie has a different take on this. So let's hear your takes, guys   ;)


NP   Ten:  Silent Rain  (on Babylon)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-22, 10:19:28
IQ - Nomazamo.

Second time I've played this album this weekend - it's even better than I remember it.  'Common Ground' - wow!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-22, 14:23:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-21, 19:56:10
English sense of humour - subtle, unique, no one else has it, the Danes and Americans know bout it, and they try hard, but really, nobody does it like the English, it's simply natural to them   *horns*

Seriously now, yeah, in my mind Floyd clearly ruled (after Zep) from Dark Side in 1973 to the early 80's when The Wall started to glide in the background. By the time The Final Cut came out, other groups had taken over. Then the rock scene became more complicated, and I would say musically it declined, with punk, grunge, britpop, and the likes, until 1992, when Dream Theater gave us Images And Words and decided to take the lead in prog rock. Since then, Arena, Ten, and a few other great groups have emerged, giving us music and lyrics that are very different from DT, and just as exciting and fulfilling. What's also great is that these groups aint trying to outdo each other, they're simply moving in their own unique directions.

I'm sure that every roomie has a different take on this. So let's hear your takes, guys   ;)


NP   Ten:  Silent Rain  (on Babylon)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.


Haven't come across Ten. Any advice on which album to start with?

I agree there are some fantastic bands about. It is a shame in some respects that Arena aren't more popular but on the other hand would I have got front row seats in Reading?  ;D



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-06-22, 14:30:36
Albion - Broken Hopes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-22, 14:40:05
Grace - assorted online tracks: http://myspace.grace-music.co.uk/ (http://myspace.grace-music.co.uk/)
(Warning - one of those sites that whacks in at full volume!)

A band that I used to go and see in the late 70s, I was somewhat suprised/pleased to find they were still going - following some discussion on the IQ forum.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-22, 15:10:37
Graham Parker & The Rumour - Heat Treatment.

Not my normal thing (a bit too 'lounge' for want of a better term) but a tight band, great vocalist, excellent sound quality and (above all) only 2.98 UK pounds from Amazon UK.  Tight? Me?  ;D

Saw them supporting Rock Gods Thin Lizzy on 15th March 1976 and have been a casual listener ever since.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-22, 17:24:05
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-22, 14:23:43
Haven't come across Ten. Any advice on which album to start with?

I'm planning to start a special thread on Ten and introduce them soon, but their scope is so wide that it takes quite some time to assimilate their stuff - just like with Arena. Music for the thinking man (m/f)  *horns*

Here in the Room, I would recommend The Twilight Chronicles to start with. It's their latest album and in my mind the most exciting and progressive. But also Return To Evermore and Babylon are fabulous.

The Essential Collection has some of their best songs from all albums up to Return in a new recording. You can read my raving review at  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Collection-1995-2005-Ten/dp/B000CCW16W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214122258&sr=1-2  However, today I would recommend the original studio albums, not because Essential aint great (it is), but cause Ten are very album oriented, like all great groups.

Ten albums are hard to get hold of (cause for some to me totally incomprehensible reason, Ten are not world famous). I recom the Amazon network of shops to order them.

You won't regret it tellya   :)


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-22, 14:23:43
It is a shame in some respects that Arena aren't more popular but on the other hand would I have got front row seats in Reading?  ;D

Hey, you selfish b****** !  If Arena were more popular, they'd come and play in southern Scandinavia  :)

Hope your facial surgery went well, Iggy.


NP   Ten:  Even The Ghosts Cry  (on Return To Evermore)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-22, 19:50:41
RPWL - The RPWL Experience  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2008-06-22, 22:32:48
Magenta - Metamorphosis  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-22, 23:05:42
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2008-06-22, 22:32:48
Magenta - Metamorphosis  8)
Good call  *horns*

RPWL - World Through My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 09:52:50
Echolyn - Jersey Tomato.

This complete double live CD is available for free download from the band's official site http://www.echolyn.com/discography.asp?iAlbumID=10 (http://www.echolyn.com/discography.asp?iAlbumID=10)
I hope this initiative brings them extra sales, I'd previously only heard one track by them (on a Jethro Tull tribute album) so I guess I'm exactly the kind of person they're aiming this at.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2008-06-23, 12:12:45
Opeth - My arms , your hearse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:03:45
NP   Ten:  Return To Evermore

There's somethin bout this music that grabs me at both intellectual b*s and visceral brain   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:50:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:03:45
NP   Ten:  Return To Evermore
There's somethin bout this music that grabs me at both intellectual b*s and visceral brain   *horns*

Conversely, this album doesn't really work for me.  I don't have a single criticism of it, mind you (production/musicianship/vocals/lyrics/etc are absolutely first-rate) but for some reason it just doesn't connect with me.  I've been wondering if that's because it's kind of AOR/metal-lite (a gross over-simplification and pigeon-holing for which I apologise in advance!) when I'm currently in a largely prog mood?  But then I'm also playing a lot of non-prog and enjoying it immensely, so it can't be that.

It's just one of those things, I guess, a 'mood' issue.  One day I'll probably give it a spin and think it's the greatest thing in the known universe, but in the short term I'm unlikely to expand my Ten collection unless I see any real bargains!  8)

More 'mood' listening:
NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound.  I played this twice over the weekend and thought it awesome, today I just think it's OK and am already working out what I'm gonna play next.

Is this continual changing of my mind something I should worry about, or am I just in touch with my feminine side?  ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 15:31:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:50:57
Conversely, this album doesn't really work for me.

Steve, in my analysis, there are three aspects in this:

- There is of course a subjective factor.

- Ten are very slow growers. Initially their music does sound somewhat standard, more than e.g. Arena and DT (and accordingly Ten are cataloged under "melodic hard rock", together with a zillion other groups), but after some spins I find that Ten begin to rise steadily above all other "similar" groups.

- With Ten, you really must get into the lyrics, as Gary Hughes' lyrics are among the best, real poetic and visionary, and music and lyrics go very much together. This is probably the main catch. Gary has written some of the most wonderful love songs - about true love. He has also written grippingly about lost love, hate, glory, vanity, loneliness, etc.

I wouldn't keep on going with this Ten talk in a community of people who want instant satisfaction, but fortunately roomies are willing to make an effort to get into deeper stuff - and thereby attain greater and more lasting satisfaction  :)

So let's see who's the second roomie (after me) with whom Ten music suddenly clicks  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:09:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-22, 17:24:05
I'm planning to start a special thread on Ten and introduce them soon, but their scope is so wide that it takes quite some time to assimilate their stuff - just like with Arena. Music for the thinking man (m/f)  *horns*

Here in the Room, I would recommend The Twilight Chronicles to start with. It's their latest album and in my mind the most exciting and progressive. But also Return To Evermore and Babylon are fabulous.

The Essential Collection has some of their best songs from all albums up to Return in a new recording. You can read my raving review at  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Collection-1995-2005-Ten/dp/B000CCW16W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214122258&sr=1-2  However, today I would recommend the original studio albums, not because Essential aint great (it is), but cause Ten are very album oriented, like all great groups.

Ten albums are hard to get hold of (cause for some to me totally incomprehensible reason, Ten are not world famous). I recom the Amazon network of shops to order them.

You won't regret it tellya   :)


Hey, you selfish b****** !  If Arena were more popular, they'd come and play in southern Scandinavia  :)

Hope your facial surgery went well, Iggy.


NP   Ten:  Even The Ghosts Cry  (on Return To Evermore)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

Thanks Nicky

It seems to be ok going back on Wed to find out.

Here's hoping Arena play at a town near you soon    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:15:57
Played today

Caamora  - She
IQ - Ever
Spocks Beard Live
Arena - Contagion
The Tangent - Not as good as the book
Assorted Echolyn off their site.
Nektar - Recycled

I am finding that participation in forums is very troubling on thye bank balance   ;D

It's fantastic finding new bands and new music though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:53:46
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:09:03
Thanks Nicky

It seems to be ok going back on Wed to find out.

Welcome, Iggy  :)


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:09:03
Here's hoping Arena play at a town near you soon    ;D

Thanks, Iggy  :)

Not likely though, soon, though I guess it's partly up to me to kick up some interest for Arena. Hm .......


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:15:57
Caamora  - She

Iggy, how about sharing your experience of it with us on the special Caamora She thread  :)


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:15:57
I am finding that participation in forums is very troubling on thye bank balance   ;D

You're tellin me  :o


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:15:57
It's fantastic finding new bands and new music though.

You're tellin me  ;)

And it's great to share one's experiences with others, aint it ?  - especially since we're so few who have this wonderful/outrageous interest  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 19:13:51
NP  Ten:  It's You I Adore  (on Return To Evermore)

"Wont you return to me,
My love is pure,
Just like the seasons it will last for evermore,
Wont you return to me,
I know for sure,
I love you endlessly,
It's you I adore."

(My italics, nb)

How's that for true love, guys ?

Now just in case you're thinkin that now Nicky's really becomin a feeble-minded old fogy, remember that I'm also into DT and Dillinger Escape Plan  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 19:30:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:50:57
... am already working out what I'm gonna play next.

Hey, watch out that you don't become a professional proggie. The rest of us are just amateurs  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 13:50:57
Is this continual changing of my mind something I should worry about, or am I just in touch with my feminine side?  ;) ;D ;)

Whew, good, so I don't need to worry about you any longer, Steve  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-06-23, 20:07:01
Magenta - Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 22:27:16
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-23, 18:15:57
Spocks Beard Live

Snap!  Played that earlier and have just indulged in part of the DVD as well.  The DVD didn't seem to be grabbing me, so I've left it for another night.  Off now for a little bit of...

Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-23, 22:35:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 22:27:16
Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria

Those guys have a lot of imagination and make some great music. Only their lyrics seem to me rather ..... hm, ordinary .... but then again, maybe I'm wrong  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-06-24, 18:41:36
Today has been a Clive Nolan day

Caamora She
Pendragon Window of Life
Pendragon Believe
Pendragon Not of this world

There are some advantages to being off sick   ;D

Track now playing Nostradamus which is one of my faves.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-06-24, 20:12:14
Mindflowers - Improgressive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:05:34
Just finished Nova - Wings of Love.  Stunning jazz-rock similar to Brand X.

Now Radiohead - Hail to the Thief.  Not their best, in my opinion, but after Kid A pretty much everything seems relatively good  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:07:59
NP: Marillion - This Town / The Rakes Progress / 100 Nights

It's been a while since I played that, but it's still bloody good!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:21:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:07:59
NP: Marillion - This Town / The Rakes Progress / 100 Nights

It's been a while since I played that, but it's still bloody good!

Tom

They are indeed marvellous though i have to admit i always liked the version on From Stoke row To Ipenama better. Although that one was without 100 nights.  ;)

NP> Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:28:50
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:21:32
They are indeed marvellous though i have to admit i always liked the version on From Stoke row To Ipenama better. Although that one was without 100 nights.  ;)

You mean the bit in the documentary where they are rehearsing in the studio? That's indeed marvellous! I remember when I still had the VHS-version (when I was about 14 years old and 'borrowed' it from my dad :D) I'd always rewind that bit time after time so the quality became less and less with each viewing. Luckily I now have the DVD!

Great memories, thanks for bringing them up Mad (although you probably didn't know you were doing that ;)).

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-24, 23:29:16
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:21:32
They are indeed marvellous though i have to admit i always liked the version on From Stoke row To Ipenama better.

One of my all-time favourite music DVDs, that.  Great stuff, both interview-wise and the concert.

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-06-25, 12:33:29
01011001 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-06-25, 13:41:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-24, 23:29:16
One of my all-time favourite music DVDs, that.  Great stuff, both interview-wise and the concert

Indeed, only the lack of 5.1 sound is a bit of a pity. But I can live with that. I think I'm gonna watch it tonight when I get home from work. *horns*

NP: Marillion - The King Of Sunet Town

I'm really in a 'Marillion-mood' these days!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-06-25, 19:38:32
Quidam - Alone Together
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-06-25, 22:40:44
NP   Stride:  Imagine    *horns* *horns* *horns*

On of my favorites.  I hadnt heard it for ½ year, and it's as terrific as I remember it - WOW !  Sooo much power. All the guys play and sing as if it were their last day on earth.

Fine visionary lyrics too.

Shortly after this album, Gary Belin, one of the greatest rock singers ever, left Stride. I guess they simply couldnt hold together all this power.

Tom & Mad, this is absolutely an album for you. In league with Redemption and Circus Maximus - need I say more ?   ;)

I'v written a lot about it earlier, so I wont repeat.

I went into Amazon.com to read reviews on Imagine and was pleasantly surprised to see that when I clicked on "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" the first 13 items were albums that I own and cherish, by Redemption, Circus Maximus, Symphony X, Kamelot, Thought Chamber, Sieges Even, Porcupine Tree, and Frost, and then nb 14 was Words Untold & Dreams Unlived by Serenity, a group I'v never heard of. Any of you guys know bout'm ?

I'l just leave you with this headline and first paragraph from Just Bill's review of Imagine on Amazon:
     
"Nothing short of astounding. A cross between Dream Theater and Journey!

Stride's Imagine CD is absolutely amazing. The vocals harken back to the days when lead singers could actually sing. Picture Steve Perry of Journey. Or Steve Walsh of Kansas. Then picture taking that quality of vocal ability and combining it with Dream Theater's technical virtuosity and you have Stride -- one of the most amazing bands I've heard in a long, long time."

I dont agree with his comparison with DT, I consider Redemption and CM much closer, but OK  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 11:53:14
Avantasia Metal Opera pts 1 and 2.

Satellite Evening Games
NP Satellite Fear of Gravity.

Being off sick is killing me financially parcels seem to arrive everyday  ;D

Still since sleeping is not easy at the moment I get loads of time to listen to music.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 16:15:09
Mike Oldfield Songs of a distant Earth very loud
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 17:47:11
As I am listing on my pc it (the music) has flipped into Tubular Bells haven't heard this in a while.

My brother was mad on this whe it came out he was a big instrumental fan Rick Wakeman and Mike Oldfield followed by Jean Michelle Jarre.

Music is so emotive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-06-26, 19:24:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-06-25, 13:41:50

NP: Marillion - The King Of Sunet Town

I'm really in a 'Marillion-mood' these days!

Tom

Ahh great song. The song has one of the best intro's you can possibly find in an Marillion song. In any song for that matter.  :D

NP> Radiohead - OK Computer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-06-26, 20:21:21
Just played:
IQ - Dark Matter
Kino - Picture

np: Peter Gee - A Vision of Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-06-26, 20:33:15
Just finished: Eels - Blinking Lights & Other Revelations.  I'm a huge admirer of all E's stuff, but this one is the least appealing to my ears.  I'm in the mood for Eels, though, having read E's book over the last 2 days.  :)

Just started: Def Leppard - Songs from the Sparkle Lounge.  Brain to standby, air guitar to eleven...  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-06-26, 21:35:05
I've just bought a whole load of Lacuna Coil - HMV have them on "special - < £4 each" - delivered.

Save your money - load of old gonads - VERY Poor Man's Nightwish / Sirenia / gothic stuff / etc.

Tisuue box empty again - but this time from wiping-away tears....  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 07:38:19
Sylvan - Presets.  Starting the day on a high note  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-27, 09:20:44
Peter Gabriel 1st Album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 09:38:03
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-27, 09:20:44
Peter Gabriel 1st Album
I will find out... *horns*

NP: Eels - Souljacker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:17:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 07:38:19
Sylvan - Presets.  Starting the day on a high note  8)


NP: Sylvan - Artificial Paradise

That's also a high note, if you ask me... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:42:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:17:47
NP: Sylvan - Artificial Paradise
That's also a high note, if you ask me... ;)
Probably a higher note, in fact.  Although I think everything I've heard from Sylvan is excellent (definitely a fave band) Presets is about 0.000001% behind the others for me.  Nothing serious, nothing wrong, just I very, very slightly prefer all the rest  8)

NP: Stride - Imagine.  Not played this for ages, just dug it out as Nicky mentioned it.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:46:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 07:38:19
Sylvan - Presets.  Starting the day on a high note  8)

Presets got surprisingly negative reviews by two Amazon reviewers who seem quite knowledgable. They are enthusiastic about Posthumous Silence, Artificial Paradise, and X-Rayed. They find Presets a big disappointment:

http://www.amazon.com/Presets-Sylvan/dp/B000MGVBRI

Whadaya guys think of that ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-27, 11:34:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:46:48
Presets got surprisingly negative reviews by two Amazon reviewers who seem quite knowledgable. They are enthusiastic about Posthumous Silence, Artificial Paradise, and X-Rayed. They find Presets a big disappointment:

http://www.amazon.com/Presets-Sylvan/dp/B000MGVBRI

Whadaya guys think of that ?

I think the only thing those reviewers are expecting is a Posthumous Silence 2 but Sylvan actually goes on and comes with something completely different. Sure, Presets is far more accessible than PS. So what? Does that mean it is bad?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-27, 11:59:10
Abydos -  Little boy's heavy metal shadow opera about the inhabitants of his diary

Still one of the all time CD titles and a brilliant album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 12:06:29
Although I'm always very aware that we all have different tastes, indeed my own change with the weather, sometimes I've gotta wonder if somebody is on the same planet as me.  "It seems like they changed their whole sound" says one Amazon reviewer.  Really?  Sounds like the same band to me, far less variation over albums than the likes of Porcupine Tree or even Dream Theater.  Presets is a tad more laid back than Posthumous Silence, but it's clearly the same band at exactly the same point in their careers.

Personally I prefer X-Rayed and Artificial Silence as, in my opinion, they have a bit more of an edge to the sound.  But I don't prefer them by a large margin.  These days I'm playing more edgey stuff, Dream Theater rather than Genesis, Souljacker Eels rather than Blinking Lights Eels.  But next time I'm in a Marillion Marbles mood, I'm pretty damned sure that Presets will be the Sylvan CD I'm playing.

Me, I don't want every album to sound the same.  I prefer a more varied catalogue into which I can dip as my mood varies and my whims whim.  8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-06-27, 12:32:18
DT - Scenes from a Memory

"Open your eyes Victoria!" 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-27, 13:26:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-06-27, 12:32:18
DT - Scenes from a Memory

"Open your eyes Victoria!" 8)

My favorite DT CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-06-27, 15:33:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:46:48
Presets got surprisingly negative reviews by two Amazon reviewers who seem quite knowledgable. They are enthusiastic about Posthumous Silence, Artificial Paradise, and X-Rayed. They find Presets a big disappointment:

Whadaya guys think of that ?
It still is my favorite Sylvan album, I don't take the reviewers too serious and will always judge for myself  ;).

np: Collage - Moonshine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-27, 20:25:27
Simon Says - Paradise Square

Just arrived from ProgFactory in Switzerland after 2 weeks...

Not as tissue-intensive as Tardigrade, but worth every penny...so much Citizen Cain / Cyrus flavour to it, with some great Hackett / Rothery / Camel axe motifs.

Lots of widdley-widdley Moog, and lashings and lashings of Mellontro...not to mention sitar-and-TR808 Beat-box malarkey a la Barbell Is In...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-27, 23:28:40
Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia.

Cool album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-27, 23:31:43
NP: Blind Ego - Moon And Sun

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 00:12:56
genesis selling england by the pound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 03:29:41
Yes In a word
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 08:26:22
Francis Dunnery - Tall Blonde Helicopter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 09:01:39
Royal Hunt - Collision Course.

Fairly standard metal fayre, just a little bit to the left of Yngwie.  In theory this is just another album in the collection, nothing special, but I've noticed that I do tend to play it reasonably often.  Quite what that means I have no idea.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-28, 10:56:26
Pendragon - The Window of Life  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:09:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 09:01:39
Royal Hunt - Collision Course.

Fairly standard metal fayre, just a little bit to the left of Yngwie.  In theory this is just another album in the collection, nothing special, but I've noticed that I do tend to play it reasonably often.  Quite what that means I have no idea.  ;D

From what I'v understood, Paradox is supposed to be quite good. Iac it ended up on my SL somehow   ::) ;D


NP  Ten:  Babylon

Man, I got these Ten bees whizzin bout my bonnet ... zzz ... zzz ...

"Talk to me, talk to me stranger,
Turn a shrouded face to the light,
Burn beyond this place to another world."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:15:23
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 03:29:41
Yes In a word

Yeah, Iggy, these guys are really great. I'v had periods where I ate Yes for breakfast, lunch, supper, and midnight snack - yessiree   *horns*

My alltime Yes favorite is Going For The One, although The Ladder is a close second.

Ms 007 and I saw Jon perform alone - with all his funny gadgetry - in Malmö two years ago. That was sooo wonderful. That guy's a real special person   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:53:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:15:23
Yeah, Iggy, these guys are really great. I'v had periods where I ate Yes for breakfast, lunch, supper, and midnight snack - yessiree   *horns*

My alltime Yes favorite is Going For The One, although The Ladder is a close second.

Ms 007 and I saw Jon perform alone - with all his funny gadgetry - in Malmö two years ago. That was sooo wonderful. That guy's a real special person   *horns*

Nicky.

I'm up to wondrous stories having started from the beginning!

Yep JA is very entertaining. We met him at HMV a few years ago (around the Albert Hall dates) and he was happily talking to mrs iggy and promised to give her a wave which he did  ;D.

We were in the second row what a fantastic night.

Worked out the other day that Clive was born on 30th June 1961. I was born exactly one week later what a great week that was  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 13:05:27
Jethro Tull Live - Bursting Out.

One of the all-time classic live albums to my ears, up there with the Made In Japans of this world.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 13:53:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:09:18
From what I'v understood, Paradox is supposed to be quite good. Iac it ended up on my SL somehow   ::) ;D
Something that springs to mind: if you like the Stride album then I'd say it's a given that Royal Hunt will hit the spot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 14:23:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 13:05:27
Jethro Tull Live - Bursting Out.

One of the all-time classic live albums to my ears, up there with the Made In Japans of this world.


Couldn't agree more.
Might give it a blast later.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 14:27:09
The fourth legacy by Kamelot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 14:52:29
Jethro Tull - Live at Hammersmith '84.

I'm giving the Tull live sets a bit of a bashing at the moment.  I have this strange urge to stand on one leg whilst doing the housework.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-28, 16:28:54
Epica - The Divine Conspiracy

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 17:39:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-28, 16:28:54
Epica - The Divine Conspiracy

*horns* *horns* *horns*

I saw Epica support Symphony X last year and they were very good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-28, 18:19:00
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 17:39:36
I saw Epica support Symphony X last year and they were very good.

I really like them. Recently i've put together a mp3 disc with the entire The Embrace That Smothers suite. Marvellous and stunning at the same time.  *horns*

NP> Coldplay - Life In Technicolor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 18:43:35
Jethro Tull - Never Too Old To Rock & Roll.

A bootleg, this one, but a particularly fine example.  I know bootlegs are naughty-bad-evil, but I think I've put enough coins in Mr Anderson's coffers over the years that he'll not be too worried about my odd little lapse.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-28, 19:09:38
Satellite - Evening Games

2. Never Never  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 00:27:58
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-06-28, 18:19:00
I really like them. Recently i've put together a mp3 disc with the entire The Embrace That Smothers suite. Marvellous and stunning at the same time.  *horns*

NP> Coldplay - Life In Technicolor

Is the lead singer still sick? I heard that Simone had a debilitating desease recently which is really sad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 00:29:37
Tonight I will be mostly playing pendragon.

Once I can sleep again it will definitely cut my listening time down  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 00:40:32
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 00:29:37
Once I can sleep again it will definitely cut my listening time down  ;D
I'm told that's the best time to catch up on James Blunt  ;)

NP: Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road.  Includes an awesome version of the S.H.A.D.O. Theme from Gerry Anderson's UFO series.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 08:56:05
White Willow - Signal to Noise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 11:50:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 13:05:27
Jethro Tull Live - Bursting Out.

One of the all-time classic live albums to my ears, up there with the Made In Japans of this world.

Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 14:23:33
Couldn't agree more. Might give it a blast later.

Interesting Amazon review by John S. Ryan "Scott Ryan" (Silver Lake, OH), August 30, 2004 (my boldface, nb):

"The concert I never attended

I don't have all that many regrets in my life (in part because I don't regret as many things as I probably should). One of the regrets I _do_ have is that I never got to see this particular Tull lineup in concert.

It wasn't because I didn't know who they were. I had all of their albums and they were one of my favorite bands. It's just that when the great Anderson-Barre-Glascock-Evan-Palmer-Barlow lineup went kerplooey, I was fifteen years old and hadn't really started attending concerts yet.

I've seen Tull several times since then, and the shows have all been good; as long as Anderson and Barre are there, Tull will be worth hearing. But the particular magic of this particular assemblage isn't going to be recaptured.

This album (now CD) is about as close as it's now possible to come. And what a marvelous time capsule it is. Even aside from its value as a distant second to the concert experience I never had, it's surely up there with Frank Zappa's _Roxy and Elsewhere_ as one of the great live albums of all time. It's even better now that it's been remastered.

Enough from me. If you've read this far, you don't need me to sell it to you; just buy it."


Looks like this album has to be added to my (already burgeoning) SL.  Uncle Rocky !!! .........

Thanks, guys.

Strangely, I wasnt all that tuned in to Tull in my youth. Guess I was too spacy (my Mom would say too "spicy" (all that spiced tobacco)) to dig their more folksy jazzy style. But today I see them as one of the great groups of that time.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 12:37:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 11:50:41
Looks like this album has to be added to my (already burgeoning) SL.  Uncle Rocky !!! .........

Thanks, guys.

Strangely, I wasnt all that tuned in to Tull in my youth. Guess I was too spacy (my Mom would say too "spicy" (all that spiced tobacco)) to dig their more folksy jazzy style. But today I see them as one of the great groups of that time.

I was fortunate to catch them with this (but not the only!) classic line-up.  Mr Barlow was/is a phenomenal drummer and Brittledick (John Glasscock) was a great bass-player - especially visually as he was good at 'striking the right pose' when on stage.  Sadly he died not long after.  :(

I'm not given to writing reviews (wordy or otherwise) as I'd sooner be listening to music, but I did jot a few lines on this album: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1TVLS091DTJC6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1TVLS091DTJC6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm)  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 13:25:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 12:37:56
I'm not given to writing reviews (wordy or otherwise) as I'd sooner be listening to music, but I did jot a few lines on this album: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1TVLS091DTJC6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1TVLS091DTJC6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm)  :-[

There's no contradiction there to my mind:  I always listen to music while I write my reviews and comments - in fact I always listen to music when I can get away with it - arent you guys like that too ?

Fine review, Stevie, I gave you a Yes too (maybe you should put in the missing 'r')  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 13:33:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 13:25:45
There's no contradiction there to my mind:  I always listen to music while I write my reviews and comments - in fact I always listen to music when I can get away with it - arent you guys like that too ?

Fine review, Stevie, I gave you a Yes too (maybe you should put in the missing 'r')  :)

Nicky.

Yes I like to listen to music whenever possible even at work which is problematical since I spend a lot of time on the phone.   >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-06-29, 13:42:30
Blind Guardian - Nightfall on Middle-Earth 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 14:06:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 13:25:45
There's no contradiction there to my mind:  I always listen to music while I write my reviews and comments - in fact I always listen to music when I can get away with it - arent you guys like that too ?

Well, I tend to manage 8 to 12 hours of music per day - at least.  8)  However, time when I can give the music 100% of my attention is actually somewhat limited, so I guard this rather jealously.  :)

NP: Jethro Tull - Roots to Branches.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-29, 15:52:09
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 00:27:58
Is the lead singer still sick? I heard that Simone had a debilitating desease recently which is really sad.

I've no idea actually. I know that Simone is singing again (which is good since in a week from now i will see the Rock Opera Equilibrio live in concert with Simone) but if the male singer is sick or not is beyond my knowledge.

NP> Demians - Building An Empire

Stunning.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 19:34:21
Buggles - The Age of Plastic.

Yes, it's largely cheesey, disposable pap, but in the broader sense it's a Yes-related artefact for the collection and was only 2.98 from Amazon.  It'll get filed away and forgotten soon, but it's interesting to compare the versions of 'Video Killed' and 'Clean, Clean' with the Bruce Woolley ones - plus I can hear the odd idea that resurfaced on the Yes 'Drama' album.

And now I need to get my prog head back on, before I get stoned to death!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-29, 19:45:07
Phideaux - Chupacabras
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2008-06-29, 20:01:27
You guys put me in the mood for a bit of Tull.

NP Jethro Tull - She said she was a dancer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-06-29, 20:09:57
NP....................

Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 20:28:54
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2008-06-29, 20:01:27
You guys put me in the mood for a bit of Tull.
NP Jethro Tull - She said she was a dancer

You know it makes sense.  ;D

NP Stephen Fry - Podcast #4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 21:04:07
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-29, 19:45:07
Phideaux - Chupacabras

Sarbacapuhc - Xuaedihp

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 21:12:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 21:04:07
Sarbacapuhc - Xuaedihp

Ssip eht gnikat er'uoy!  ;D

NP Porcupine Tree - On the Sunday of Life.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-29, 21:29:50
Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-27, 20:25:27
Not as tissue-intensive as Tardigrade

A timely reminder as I'd forgotten I wanted to try Simon Says.  Just ordered Tardigrade.  *horns*


Quote from: gelert on Fri, 2008-06-27, 20:25:27
lashings and lashings of Mellontro...

I'm already looking forward to being lashed by some mellontro...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-29, 23:48:44
Lp Peppers Ghost  Arena

Np 01011001 Ayreon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-30, 07:57:39
NP  Ten:  Silent Rain

One of'em bestest - with good'ol Don Airey plinkin some nice chimes  :)

Remember true love ?  - after Bond'n stuff.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2008-06-30, 09:52:32
NP Mode Arcade, Vegastar (a french band)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-06-30, 10:15:39
NP Kansas - Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel)  *horns*

Floating on a cloud of amber
Searching for the rainbow's end
Earth so far below me,
I'm here alone, free
I can't come down no more

So good it could make me cry. Well, actually, it did... And Rich Williams is such an unfairly unknown guitar hero

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-30, 15:00:45
NP:Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal (again)

Different but still unmistakably Frost*. I like! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-30, 19:37:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-30, 15:00:45
NP:Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal (again)

Different but still unmistakably Frost*. I like! :)

Tom

How did you get that one?  ???


NP> Caamora - She
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-06-30, 20:07:42
Casual Silence - Once in a Blue Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-30, 20:21:06
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-30, 19:37:11
How did you get that one?  ???

Well they (Frost*) were supporting Spock's Beard yesterday on their show in de Boerderij, Zoetermeer and they were selling this special 'gig-cd' at their stand, which I (obviously) bought. There are only 5 tracks to be found on it but among those tracks are 2 songs from the forthcoming album, namely 'Experiments In Mass Appeal' and 'Wonderland'. There's also an enhanced section with a special Frost* Report on it. As usual, it's hilarious to say the least :D...

NP: Dream Theater - Finally Free

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-30, 21:39:35
Halloween Keeper of the Seven Keys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-30, 22:23:24
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-30, 23:15:02
Spock's Beard - The Beard Is Out There. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2008-06-30, 23:24:04
Been listening to lots of Threshold today, Subsurface and Hypothetical...

Now chilling out to Karnataka - The Storm.

Andy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-30, 23:29:06
NP  Faith No More:  Angel Dust

Pretty strenuous listening tellya. Needs some more spins before I can comment properly.

Anyone have anything to say bout these guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2008-06-30, 23:37:08
Kid A by Radiohead - weird , soothing , out there and chilled all at the same time  8)

Probably the most progressive band of the last 15 years but not a prog band if you know what i mean ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-01, 14:02:48
Threshold Hypothetical
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 17:06:13
NP  Peter Gabriel:  So

I agree with Paxi that post-Genesis Gabriel was more pop than prog, except for the extraordinary soundtrack for The Last Temptation of Christ.

OK, wonderful emotional pop, but still disappointing, considering that this was the guy who was the driving force behind The Lamb and Selling England.

Yes sold out a bit, with 90125 and a couple of other albums, Rick and Jon made a lotta mush outside of Yes (also some works of genius), and Steve Howe wasted his talent on Asia; the remaining three Floyd guys sold out a bit after Roger left, with A Momentary Lapse and The Division Bell; but except for Steve Hackett, all the Genesis guys sold out bigtime. I mean, what took'em ?  Anyone here got an explanation ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 18:11:32
NP  Céline Dion:  The Power Of Love

Man, was this a surprise, what stunning singing  *horns*

I hadnt noticed Céline much before, but this blew me entirely away.

OK, it's pop, and it's romantic, but honestly guys, aint we all that too ?

The Power Of Love is actually co-written and originally recorded by Jennifer Rush in 1985. Céline's version is from 1993. Both Jennifer and Céline were tremendously successful with their recordings of this song.

OK, some of you guys will have heard it at the time, but I was away from rock then - so I get some surprises occasionally from those years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SELp8xfbzJQ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Love_%28Jennifer_Rush_song%29#C.C3.A9line_Dion_version

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-01, 21:40:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 17:06:13
Yes sold out a bit, with 90125 and a couple of other albums, Rick and Jon made a lotta mush outside of Yes (also some works of genius), and Steve Howe wasted his talent on Asia; the remaining three Floyd guys sold out a bit after Roger left, with A Momentary Lapse and The Division Bell; but except for Steve Hackett, all the Genesis guys sold out bigtime. I mean, what took'em ?  Anyone here got an explanation ?

They all spent too much time listening to Céline Dion???  ;) ;D ;D ;)

NP: Uriah Heep - Wake The Sleeper.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:10:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-01, 21:40:25
They all spent too much time listening to Céline Dion???  ;) ;D ;D ;)

Hey, that's nasty, Steve !

;D

OK, the compositions aint original in any sense, but the lady sure can sing. Listen to the way she moves easily and precisely over enormous ranges, colors the tones, and adds flourishes. Awesome, is what I say !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:31:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:10:36
Hey, that's nasty, Steve !

;D

OK, the compositions aint original in any sense, but the lady sure can sing. Listen to the way she moves easily and precisely over enormous ranges, colors the tones, and adds flourishes. Awesome, is what I say !

Don't worry about it, you're among friends here.  I'm sure the odd embarassing, cringeworthy, inexplicable lapse of judgement will be forgiven - hence I 'fessed up to Thompson Twins a couple of days ago.  A first offence doesn't normally carry a jail sentence!  ;) ;D ;)

One day I might tell you about the time I saw Cliff Richard... :-[

NP: Beardfish - SiT2

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:33:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 17:06:13
NP  Peter Gabriel:  So

I agree with Paxi that post-Genesis Gabriel was more pop than prog, except for the extraordinary soundtrack for The Last Temptation of Christ.

OK, wonderful emotional pop, but still disappointing, considering that this was the guy who was the driving force behind The Lamb and Selling England.

Yes sold out a bit, with 90125 and a couple of other albums, Rick and Jon made a lotta mush outside of Yes (also some works of genius), and Steve Howe wasted his talent on Asia; the remaining three Floyd guys sold out a bit after Roger left, with A Momentary Lapse and The Division Bell; but except for Steve Hackett, all the Genesis guys sold out bigtime. I mean, what took'em ?  Anyone here got an explanation ?

Nicky.

It is an interesting question.

I guess when most artists create outside of their usual environments they no longer feel shackled by having to agree on songs etc. so they can produce whatever they want.

As for selling out I will admit that 90125 is my least favorite Yes album (apart from open your eyes) but I guess it sorted their pensions out.

I know that iin this country the media will basically ignore anything prog as they have decided that none of it can be any good without having to listen to it!

Peter Gabriel just went in a different direction maybe he decided that  he had taken the music as far as it could go.

The three floydies made in my opinion 2 cracking albums different fromm the 70's floyd but very enjoyable non the less and obviously the bonus from these albums was getting to see them live again.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:45:48
Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 13:51:31
Ten - The essential Collection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:03:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:31:21
I'm sure the odd embarassing, cringeworthy, inexplicable lapse of judgement will be forgiven ....

Hm ...... I say hm  :-X


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-01, 23:31:21
One day I might tell you about the time I saw Cliff Richard... :-[

Yeah, I know, he's a closet fag  :P


NP  Yes:  Fragile

Yeah, Iggy, .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:22:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:03:37
Hm ...... I say hm  :-X


Yeah, I know, he's a closet fag  :P


NP  Yes:  Fragile

Yeah, Iggy, .......

Nicky.

Yay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:52:54
Pat Travers - Crash & Burn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-02, 17:26:14
NP Fish - The Lost Plot
     Marillion - Easter
     The Police - So Lonely
     Al Stewart - The Year of the Cat
     Dream Theater - Blind Faith

Yes, I don't work today  ;D
     

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-02, 19:02:43
Comon, Bups, that aint much of a program, they're individual songs  ::)

You'l have to exert yourself more to reach Steve's and my PSR's  ;D

How's it going with the little one ?  Guess that's why you're home  :)


NP   Yes:  Topographic Oceans

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-02, 19:09:49
Nemezis - Nemezis

7. The End

Polish prog rules  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-02, 19:11:57
Collage - Moonshine

1. Heroes Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-02, 20:12:20
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:22:15
Yay

No Iggy, that comment belongs in another thread, methinks... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:03:52
Glass Hammer - Culture of Ascent.

My first encounter with Glass Hammer, and I don't know what to make of them as yet.  More spins needed, methinks!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:37:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:03:52
Glass Hammer - Culture of Ascent.

My first encounter with Glass Hammer, and I don't know what to make of them as yet.  More spins needed, methinks!


Excellent CD methinks.  ;D
The first encounter with Glass Hammer was when i bought Chronometree which i immediately liked but i was amazed by Lex Rex and Shadowlands. Two great albums indeed.
Culture Of Ascent certainly belongs in that list of great Glass Hammer albums. Try listen to the two epics. Especially Ember Without Name is a jewel.

NP>

Pearl Jam - Ten

Yep, really.  *horns* :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 22:09:51
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:52:54
Pat Travers - Crash & Burn


Ah another officianado Makin Magic is still my favorite of his.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-07-03, 08:27:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-02, 19:02:43
Comon, Bups, that aint much of a program, they're individual songs  ::)

I am not allowed to listen to complete CDs when not alone at home ...  :'(

QuoteYou'l have to exert yourself more to reach Steve's and my PSR's  ;D

Let's be honest, I don't feel any pressure  ;D

QuoteHow's it going with the little one ?  Guess that's why you're home  :)

Yes, today is my last day of what we call congé de paternité.

NP The Cars - Just what I needed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 08:49:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:37:53
Excellent CD methinks.  ;D
The first encounter with Glass Hammer was when i bought Chronometree which i immediately liked but i was amazed by Lex Rex and Shadowlands. Two great albums indeed.
Culture Of Ascent certainly belongs in that list of great Glass Hammer albums. Try listen to the two epics. Especially Ember Without Name is a jewel.

I'm certainly getting into it the more I play it.  I think part of the problem initially was the relatively pedestrian 'South Side of the Sky' cover for an opener combined with a rather lacklustre sound quality which seems to suck the life out of the music - at least to my ears.  Ember is certainly a stand-out track, I agree, and the album is definitely starting to register more after a few plays.  Could be one of those slow-burners that sees me suddenly going mad and buying their whole catalogue.  :D

The other part of the problem was that Glass Hammer turned up in the same package as the mighty Simon Says 'Tardigrade' - an officially recognised progasm which puts most stuff in the shade.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 08:51:55
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 22:09:51
Ah another officianado Makin Magic is still my favorite of his.
Indeedy.  8)  I'd also single out 'Halfway to Somewhere' as my favourite from the later years.

NP: Simon Says 'Tardigrade'   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 11:19:37
Sieges Even - Life Cycle.  Excellent album, even if it is my least favourite of all the Sieges releases.  Their new live CD isn't far off - perhaps that merits an entry in the Yay! thread?  ;D  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-07-03, 11:53:06
NP: Frost* - Wonderland

Wonderful! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 13:20:35
UK - Night After Night.  8)

Classic era prog, inexplicably not often mentioned in these parts.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:04:14
...and following the John Wetton link from my last entry brings me to:
Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:21:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-07-03, 11:53:06
NP: Frost* - Wonderland

Wonderful! :)

Tom

Same here it is such a bonus that they are supporting Spocks Beard.

Which is next up

SB Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 16:41:39
...and following the Steve Hackett link from my last entry brings me to:
Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD5: 70s.  This is full-on Hackett, whereas Tokyo Tapes is really Hackett plus others - although not at all poorer for it.

I've no idea how many times I've seen Steve Hackett, he could always be relied upon to come around more frequently than Genesis and played normal sized theatres into the bargain.  These archive release capture the sheer excellence of his stage show back then - pieces such as Steppes, Clocks and Tower Struck Down were every bit as much live classics as the comparable Genesis tunes.

Rock on, Ubermeister Stefanovitch Von Hackenschmidt  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:06:04
Arena - Ten Years On

Track: [02] Skin Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:11:38
NP   Brian May:  Back To The Light

Being a big Queen fan thru the ages, I just had to get this album.

What a gem !!!  And I'v only just started listening to it. The title song is a real killer, a true May piece, well thought thru and perfectly recorded and produced.

Freddie was The Voice, but I always liked Brian's music best. He was one of my great heros, and he has given me sooo much joi de vivre (just tryin to impress Bupsie here), also at times when I really missed it  :'( => :)

Céline Dion does all the singing on this album - no, just foolin, Steve  ;D   Brian himself does most of the singing, and here and there some of his friends chi(r)p in. Admittedly Brian doesnt have anything near the terrific vocal powers that Freddie had, but his voice is expressive, warm and genuine.

And there's of course some awesome guitar playing.

This album was a very personal offering by Brian. He writes a note about it in the cd booklet. He spent years preparing it, and released it in 1992. Of course, it's dedicated to Freddie (and to Brian's deceased father Harold, and Alfred Dobson (dunno)).

So guys, if you like songs like Brighton Rock (which totally swept me away in the mid-70's), Father To Son, and The Prophet's song, there's more of this wonderful stuff on Back To The Light.

Interesting (Wikipedia - Brian May):

"Brian has stated in interviews that he suffered from depression in the late 1980s, even to the point of contemplating suicide, and that drug use would have worsened any problems he faced."

&  http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsCentre/94778.htm

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:22:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 13:20:35
UK - Night After Night.  8)

Classic era prog, inexplicably not often mentioned in these parts.
Never heard of this band. Can you describe and compare them, Steve ?   :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:31:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:22:26
Never heard of this band. Can you describe and compare them, Steve ?   :)

Late 1970s prog 'supergroup', if you're comfortable with that term.  Featured various name players, although inexplicably not Ms Dion.  ;D

Rather than me waffling on, here's a couple of links to the albums on Amazon that should give you some background:
First album: UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK/dp/B000026GL5/ref=pd_sim_m_h_?ie=UTF8&qid=1215098645&sr=1-1)
Second: Danger Money (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Danger-Money-UK/dp/B000003S14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1215098645&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:36:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:11:38
NP   Brian May:  Back To The Light
Being a big Queen fan thru the ages, I just had to get this album.

I've not got 'Back to the Light' but, coincidentally, I was planning to give Queen/Queen II/Sheer Heart Attack a whirl in the next few days.  I do like a good dose of pre-stadium Queen now and then.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-07-03, 18:14:29
Pink Floyd - Meddle

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 18:53:30
Saga - Saga.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-07-03, 20:25:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:11:38
NP   Brian May:  Back To The Light

Being a big Queen fan thru the ages, I just had to get this album.

What a gem !!!  And I'v only just started listening to it. The title song is a real killer, a true May piece, well thought thru and perfectly recorded and produced.

Freddie was The Voice, but I always liked Brian's music best. He was one of my great heros, and he has given me sooo much joi de vivre (just tryin to impress Bupsie here), also at times when I really missed it  :'( => :)

Céline Dion does all the singing on this album - no, just foolin, Steve  ;D   Brian himself does most of the singing, and here and there some of his friends chi(r)p in. Admittedly Brian doesnt have anything near the terrific vocal powers that Freddie had, but his voice is expressive, warm and genuine.

And there's of course some awesome guitar playing.

This album was a very personal offering by Brian. He writes a note about it in the cd booklet. He spent years preparing it, and released it in 1992. Of course, it's dedicated to Freddie (and to Brian's deceased father Harold, and Alfred Dobson (dunno)).

So guys, if you like songs like Brighton Rock (which totally swept me away in the mid-70's), Father To Son, and The Prophet's song, there's more of this wonderful stuff on Back To The Light.

Interesting (Wikipedia - Brian May):

"Brian has stated in interviews that he suffered from depression in the late 1980s, even to the point of contemplating suicide, and that drug use would have worsened any problems he faced."

Nicky.

Nicky, for once ... I totally agree with you!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 22:27:37
NP   Brian May:  Back To The Light   *horns* *horns* *horns*

I'm completely floored. This is sooo good !!!

This is also back to "pre-stadium" Queen, brings forth the same pristine feelings I had when I first listened to Queen I-V back in the 70's, genuine rock at its best !

Considering how big Queen is, it's simply incomprehensible how little known Brian's solo stuff is. One would think that at least the true Queen fans .... Well, it's not the first time I'm wondering about humanity  ::)

Six years later (1998) he released Another World. Guess who put this on his SL ?   ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:36:27
I've not got 'Back to the Light' but, coincidentally, I was planning to give Queen/Queen II/Sheer Heart Attack a whirl in the next few days.  I do like a good dose of pre-stadium Queen now and then.  *horns*

We're completely in line here, Steve:  Queen I-V are fabulous. Then their music degenerated into cabaret, stadium, disco and stuff. But even late Queen is far better than the slush that routinely pours out of our radios. And Made In Heaven was a return to the roots, a great album. Good that Freddie experienced that before his early death  :)


Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-07-03, 20:25:26
Nicky, for once ... I totally agree with you!  :o

Great Bluey !  Except how we disagree about posting styles - but I know you did that on purpose  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 22:39:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:31:24
Featured various name players, although inexplicably not Ms Dion.  ;D

I could imagine one reason being that she was still in diapers at the time - complicates choreography iac. Probably her vocabulary wasnt either so extensive  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 23:25:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 22:39:02
I could imagine one reason being that she was still in diapers at the time

I don't think I know Diapers - were they a prog band?  ;) ;D

NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play, Orchestral Version.  Possibly the heaviest orchestration on a rock record I can call to mind, especially the opening of 'The Poet & the Pendulum'. Awesome.  Wagner with a bad hangover.  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 23:37:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 23:25:27
I don't think I know Diapers - were they a prog band?  ;) ;D

Yeah, in a sense, Steve:  They pissed people off with all their shit  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 07:51:45
Spock's Beard - Day for Night.

The first Spock's album I ever heard or bought. Lent to me by the same guy who thrust an Arena album into my sticky paws years ago, saying 'you've gotta listen to this!"  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 08:21:00
Spock's Beard - V.

I've not even had breakfast* yet, but I can see this being a Spock's day.  *horns*

* With or without tabasco.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:11:25
Spock's Beard - Snow.

A definite trend here.  Can you tell what it is, yet?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 17:11:38
Freddie was The Voice, but I always liked Brian's music best. He was one of my great heros, and he has given me sooo much joie de vivre (just tryin to impress Bupsie here)

Missed  ;D or should I say raté ?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 23:25:27
NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play, Orchestral Version.  Possibly the heaviest orchestration on a rock record I can call to mind, especially the opening of 'The Poet & the Pendulum'. Awesome.  Wagner with a bad hangover.  8) *horns*

Don't mention Nightwish when Nicky is around. It gets him on his nerves  ;D

NP Queen - Fat Bottomed Girls

Nice lyrics but please, Nicky, don't comment on them, especially since Bluey is black ... which is great  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:53:21
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
Don't mention Nightwish when Nicky is around. It gets him on his nerves  ;D

Well, he's finished talking now since he revealed that he listens to Céline Dion....No offence Nicky! ;D ;)

NP: Demians - The Perfect Symmetry

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:51:34
Galahad Empires never last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 12:36:44
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:51:34
Galahad Empires never last

Excellent selection, sir!  *horns*

NP: The Reasoning - Awakening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:07:15
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
... or should I say raté ?

Now you're bein ratty, Bups   ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
Don't mention Nightwish when Nicky is around. It gets him on his nerves  ;D

It's amazin what a*s & b*s can do to you guys   ::)

At least noone can blame me for bein warped thataway with Céline - cute, yeah, but sexy  :-\


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
NP Queen - Fat Bottomed Girls

Yaknow Bups, that's very un-French. In Denmark, we have the expression "pariserrøv", which is the opposite of the above.


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:41:07
... since Bluey is black ...

Aha, so she was in Africa all this time  :-X

Or how about "black and blue".

Hey Bups, I just found a lyric for you:  "I'm feelin blue, cause Bluey is black"  :P


NP   Yeah, what may it be ?   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:15:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:53:21
Well, he's finished talking now since he revealed that he listens to Céline Dion....No offence Nicky! ;D ;)

Hey, now you guys are going off into a spin. I listened to her rendition of The Power Of Love, and I was duly impressed. Did you guys ever take the link to Youtube ?  Just cause she's a woman - comon, she can't help it, just like Bluey can't - hey, maybe I should stop here  :-X  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:24:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 07:51:45
... "you've gotta listen to this!"  :)

Thus spock the (re) thruster !   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:27:28
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:36:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:24:07
Thus spock the (re) thruster !   ;D

Groan  ;D ;D ;D

NP: Caamora - She
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:07:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:07:15
Now you're bein ratty, Bups   ;DIt's amazin what a*s & b*s can do to you guys   ::)

At least noone can blame me for bein warped thataway with Céline - cute, yeah, but sexy  :-\

She is neither cute nor sexy nor clever but she is extremely popular in France. Still, since I like you, Nicky, I have found the link to the only video where she really looks cute and sexy (plus, she was young by the time) singing a Meat Loaf-like song  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhhxyp4d7I&feature=related

QuoteAha, so she was in Africa all this time  :-X

My mistake but she could enjoy herself there since it's one of the best songs ever ...

QuoteHey Bups, I just found a lyric for you:  "I'm feelin blue, cause Bluey is black"  :P

No way, I want her to stay the way she is  8)

NP Toto - Africa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:18:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:07:09
She is neither cute nor sexy nor clever but she is extremely popular in France.

But then so are snails.  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:07:09
I have found the link to the only video where she really looks cute and sexy (plus, she was young by the time) singing a Meat Loaf-like song

"Thank you for using Microsoft CoverDivaWizard.  Ensure you rename your file immediately, otherwise you won't be able to tell which was yours."   :P


NP: The Jam - Live Jam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:27:37
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:07:09
... the link to the only video where she really looks cute and sexy (plus, she was young at the time) singing a Meat Loaf-like song  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhhxyp4d7I&feature=related

They'v dressed her up as Greta Garbo, dreamy-eyed and all ... but that's OK, as GG was Swedish (like all Gretas in Hollywood movies) and my lovely is Swedish ..... now what was I goin to say ?   ;D

But the singing is terrific - you guys gotta admit !

Next time anyone says that Céline can't sing, I'm not only gonna drink all his beers but also take all his cd's  8)

- and maybe his b*s too  :o


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:07:09
... since it's one of the best songs ever ...

NP Toto - Africa

Yeah, Bups, you were always a freaker  ;D

Have I used up my quota of puns for today  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:33:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:27:37
Have I used up my quota of puns for today  :D

We can but hope, we can but hope.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 16:08:25
Threshold - Critical Energy.

Blimey, this album is utterly awesome!  Why didn't somebody tell me to buy it 4 years ago?  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-04, 17:53:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-03, 22:27:37
NP   Brian May:  Back To The Light   *horns* *horns* *horns*

I'm completely floored. This is sooo good !!!
You only found that out now? :o

I really love that album, and that song is indeed a killer! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 18:55:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-04, 17:53:07
You only found that out now? :o

Yeah, Appy. Nobody told me about it before  ;)  Let's spread the (h)appy gospel now  :)


NP   Yes:  Talk  (on repeat)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

A very happy revisit after suuuch a long time. Certainly one of my fave Yes albums, far more enjoyable than Topographic, which I actually find too contrived, yes really, Iggy.

I Am Waiting and Talk are two of the most wonderful songs eva  *horns*

One of the things I really dig about the album Talk is the dynamics. Trevor did something very special here. The difference between loud and quiet, the heavy bass that comes in now and then, the angelic voices that waft in the background.

To me, the Rabin period is one of the best of the many Yes periods (Yes was almost like a railway station), and Talk is the best of the three Rabin albums. After that came the short-lived reformed classic Yes period with Keys To Ascension, and the Sherwood period with the catastrophic Open Your Eyes.

I know that Trevor broke up with Jon & Co. under drastic circumstances. Then he went off to Hollywood to make music scores for a number of B- and C-films, inter alia Armageddon and the two National Treasure films, seemingly to support his growing family. I can't recall whether I'v seen any of these dumbassed movies, in any case there doesnt seem to be much there of the fabulous music that he did with Yes and solo in those halcyon days. I'm actually rather sorry for Trevor. He certainly deserves to go into rock history as one of the great masters.

Iggy, maybe you could add some interesting info about all this.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-04, 20:19:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 18:55:31
Yeah, Appy. Nobody told me about it before  ;)  Let's spread the (h)appy gospel now  :)


NP   Yes:  Talk  (on repeat)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I Am Waiting and Talk are two of the most wonderful songs eva  *horns*

I have to agree with that.  8)

QuoteTo me, the Rabin period is one of the best of the many Yes periods (Yes was almost like a railway station), and Talk is the best of the three Rabin albums.

Hmm i don't know. It's indeed a really good album but personally i prefer Big Generator. Especially Shoot High, Aim Low is marvellous.

QuoteI know that Trevor broke up with Jon & Co. under drastic circumstances. Then he went off to Hollywood to make music scores for a number of B- and C-films, inter alia Armageddon and the two National Treasure films, seemingly to support his growing family. I can't recall whether I'v seen any of these dumbassed movies, in any case there doesnt seem to be much there of the fabulous music that he did with Yes and solo in those halcyon days. I'm actually rather sorry for Trevor. He certainly deserves to go into rock history as one of the great masters.

Are you sure it was a decision based on money?
I think he did a good job on those movies and i wouldn't consider National Treasure 1+2 and Armageddon as bad movies. I didn't even know he did the soundtrack for Armageddon but that aside.

The split is from what i recall indeed a bit unfriendly.

NP> Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 21:38:22
Just been giving the Spock's Live DVD a spin, while the missus trawls the soaps in the other room.  'As Far as the Mind Can See' is an excellent number, I like it more every time I hear it.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 23:55:27
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-04, 20:19:59
I have to agree with that.  8)


Hmm i don't know. It's indeed a really good album but personally i prefer Big Generator. Especially Shoot High, Aim Low is marvellous.

Are you sure it was a decision based on money?
I think he did a good job on those movies and i wouldn't consider National Treasure 1+2 and Armageddon as bad movies. I didn't even know he did the soundtrack for Armageddon but that aside.

The split is from what i recall indeed a bit unfriendly.

NP> Gazpacho - Night


I agree from the Trevor Rabin period both Big Generator and Talk are better than 90125.

Shoot Hig Aim Low is also one of my favs as are the 2 mentioned by Nicky from Talk.

Trevor Horn was a successful producer in the UK before Yes and I think the vitriol that he had to put up with on the Drama tour freeked him out big time. I have heard that he didn't enjoy playing live. It was always a big ask to follow Jon Anderson who many people consider to be the biggest part of Yes.

I don't agree about the Rabin period being the best but it certainly kept the group alive and kicking. I think the problem was that Trevor wanted to do all the writing on his own.

I do think that Trevor and Jon's voices went beautifully together especially on Talk.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 00:10:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 21:38:22
Just been giving the Spock's Live DVD a spin, while the missus trawls the soaps in the other room.  'As Far as the Mind Can See' is an excellent number, I like it more every time I hear it.  *horns*

I agree but I think On a perfect day was a fantastic way to start.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 00:16:46
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 00:10:17
I agree but I think On a perfect day was a fantastic way to start.

Agreed.  Loved all the bits in the middle as well.  ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-07-05, 01:28:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 18:55:31
Yeah, Appy. Nobody told me about it before  ;)  Let's spread the (h)appy gospel now  :)
Hear ye, hear ye!
All ye faithfull people, listen ye to Brian May!
Thou ears shalt rejoice! Thy heart shalt skipped a beat!
Hear ye, hear ye!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 09:29:27
Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte.

It seems so long ago that he let Genesis, I have to remind myself from time-to-time that 'Acolyte' isn't actually a post-Genesis work.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 10:49:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 09:29:27
Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte.

It seems so long ago that he let Genesis, I have to remind myself from time-to-time that 'Acolyte' isn't actually a post-Genesis work.


Yep a Hackett classic .

NP Big Generator Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:16:41
Pat Travers - Halfway to Somewhere.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:41:51
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-07-05, 01:28:13
Hear ye, hear ye!

Good'n Appy  ;D


NP   Yes:  Talk   *horns*

Iggy, I didnt write that the Rabin period was the best, I wrote that it was one of the best. As I mentioned earlier, Going and Ladder are my fave Yes albums, so I'm definitely a sucker for the "classic" lineup.

However, I do find that Talk can be spinned a lot. There's loads of great stuff put into it.

I really dig Chris' bass, it's like being punched in the tummy again and again  ;D

One thing I wondered about:  Jon's lyrics are some of the most spiritual you'l find in rock. What are your thoughts about'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:44:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 16:08:25
Threshold - Critical Mass

Blimey, this album is utterly awesome!  Why didn't somebody tell me to buy it 4 years ago?  *horns*

Agree, it's one of my fave Threshold albums, melodic and varied. After that they became more thrashy and narrow. Dead Reckoning hasnt really clicked with me - but OK, I will give it some more spins, Threshold certainly merit it. Mac doesnt either seem to have been too happy with the develpment, as he ended up leaving.

But guys, let's get some more takes  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:16:41
Pat Travers - Halfway to Somewhere.  *horns*

And what's he up to ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:43:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:44:13
Agree, it's one of my fave Threshold albums

I've not heard 'Critical Mass', it's 'Critical Energy' I was playing.  Very strong set, I was especially impressed by the power of the drummer.  On the CD it sounds like he's pounding away at a Peart-size kit, so I was suprised to see the much smaller reality on the DVD!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 11:44:13
And what's he up to ?

Kickin' *ss with some serious blues-rock.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:44:59
Gillan Mr Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:53:45
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:44:59
Gillan Mr Universe

Good call.  I've been hoovering up the Gillan re-issues, especially at the low prices Amazon are currently doing.  Annoying that 'Clear Air Turbulence' doesn't seem to have made an appearance, but I can always fondle my vinyl.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:56:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:53:45
Good call.  I've been hoovering up the Gillan re-issues, especially at the low prices Amazon are currently doing.  Annoying that 'Clear Air Turbulence' doesn't seem to have made an appearance, but I can always fondle my vinyl.  ;)


Never had that one is it any good (stupid question I know)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:15:19
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:44:59
Gillan Mr Universe

And what's he up to ?   ;D


Yeah Steve, I actually knew about the Critical Mass / Energy thingy - just forgot, guess it's cause I havent yet heard/seen Energy, but seems like I should soon  :)

How do you guys like Dead Reckoning ?


NP  Yes:  Open Your Eyes

I'm really tryin hard ... hm ... simply can't make sense of it. It doesnt sound Yes to me, except for Jon's voice. I simply don't understand how Jon, Steve, Chris and Alan could go along with this ... but then again, they've been up to a lot of mischief along the line   :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:18:02
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:56:26
Never had that one is it any good (stupid question I know)

Depends what you like.  It's a 'jazzier' one, closer to 'Child in Time' than his later Friday Rock Show style.  Personally I love it, hence my general disgruntlement with it's non-appearance.

NP: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte again.  It seems to be a double-play day, as I had to press repeat on Pat Travers too!  Perhaps I'm having one of those good times I've been hearing about... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:20:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:15:19
And what's he up to ?   ;D


Yeah Steve, I actually knew about the Critical Mass / Energy thingy - just forgot, guess it's cause I havent yet heard/seen Energy, but seems like I should soon  :)

How do you guys like Dead Reckoning ?

Nicky.

Haven't got it. I assume it is a threshold CD

I only have Hypothetical and haven't played that very often.

I think it is time to stop buying CD's for a while and concentrate on my recent purchases.

NP Future Shock Gillan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:22:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:15:19
How do you guys like Dead Reckoning ?

It's the first one I bought and the one that converted me to liking Threshold.  I've arrived late to the party and I guess this gives me a distorted perspective as my appreciation didn't evolve along with the band.  But I'm making an effort to catch up.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:22:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:18:02
Depends what you like.  It's a 'jazzier' one, closer to 'Child in Time' than his later Friday Rock Show style.  Personally I love it, hence my general disgruntlement with it's non-appearance.

NP: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte again.  It seems to be a double-play day, as I had to press repeat on Pat Travers too!  Perhaps I'm having one of those good times I've been hearing about... ;)

So how many Cd's do you have out of interest. I won't tell SWMBO promise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:22:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:18:02
 Perhaps I'm having one of those good times I've been hearing about... ;)

;D  Steve. Wait till you start playing albums three times in a row  :) ;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:25:01
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:22:16
So how many Cd's do you have out of interest. I won't tell SWMBO promise.

This is the middle-aged version of "whose is longest ?"   :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:31:18
NP  Yes:  Open your Eyes

OK, there is one great song on this album:  Man In The Moon. Remember it now. Yup, one of Yes' best, melodic, humorous, and lots of nice details  *horns*

Actually makes it worth having the album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:39:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:25:01
This is the middle-aged version of "whose is longest ?"   :D

Nicky.

Nah I don't think I have that many I stopped buying cd's in any quantity for about 15 years when I was poor  ::).

I only really started buying again 5 or so years ago but admittedly have gone a bit ballistic in the last few years.

Still the other half buys lots of shoes so I can get away with it for a while or until she opens the cupboard in my office.  :o.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:41:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:31:18
NP  Yes:  Open your Eyes

OK, there is one great song on this album:  Man In The Moon. Remember it now. Yup, one of Yes' best, melodic, humorous, and lots of nice details  *horns*

Actually makes it worth having the album.

Nicky.

I like Open your eyes because it started them touring again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:46:13
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:41:11
I like Open your eyes because it started them touring again.

That's a bit roundabout aint it, Iggy ?  ;D

What are your fave Yessongs ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:58:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:46:13
That's a bit roundabout aint it, Iggy ?   ;D

What are your fave Yessongs ?   :D

Nicky.

Every little thing, Survival, Time and a word, Dear father,Perpetual Change, Starship Trooper,Heart of the Sunrise, Close to the Edge, And You and I, Gates of Delirium, Awaken, Release release, Machine Messiah, Hearts, Shoot High Aim Low, Holy Lamb, Endless Dream, That That is, Homeworld, In the presence of to give you a reasonable list of my favs on many of the different albums.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:19:33
Ten essential collection disc 2.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:25:22
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 13:22:16
So how many Cd's do you have out of interest. I won't tell SWMBO promise.

Careless talk costs wives...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:30:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:25:22
Careless talk costs wives...  ;)


Okey Dokey fair play to you.

Just wondered.

On a different tack where/how do you keep all the buggers.

I've always wanted a house big enough to have a library (books and CD's) but living in London it ain't gonna happen. Mrs Iggy wants to put them all in the loft. She just does not understand.  >:(

I think the next cool thing would be to have electronic booklets on the CD as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:44:29
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:30:52
Okey Dokey fair play to you.
Just wondered.
On a different tack where/how do you keep all the buggers.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be especially evasive, I just thought aiming for a comedian's reply might be better than going for an accountants.  ;)  Couldn't quote figures, anyway, without doing some digging - I found that once I got into four figures all milestones were in the past and I lost interest in counting.  ::)

Storage isn't a huge problem, as I don't live in London.  ;D  Half live in the smallest bedroom, half live on the landing, and the remainder (I was never much for maths!) are scattered around what might loosely be termed my 'office'.  These tend to be recent purchases and ones that I'm just ripping to mp3.

One thing I can tell you (spotting books at the ready!) is that I've got 1,301 ripped so far, if iTunes is to be believed.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:54:16
Savatage - Streets

Again :D Man, I really got into Savatage haven't I? :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 15:01:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 14:44:29
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be especially evasive, I just thought aiming for a comedian's reply might be better than going for an accountants.  ;)  Couldn't quote figures, anyway, without doing some digging - I found that once I got into four figures all milestones were in the past and I lost interest in counting.  ::)

Storage isn't a huge problem, as I don't live in London.  ;D  Half live in the smallest bedroom, half live on the landing, and the remainder (I was never much for maths!) are scattered around what might loosely be termed my 'office'.  These tend to be recent purchases and ones that I'm just ripping to mp3.

One thing I can tell you (spotting books at the ready!) is that I've got 1,301 ripped so far, if iTunes is to be believed.




ta I thought you would be in the 4 figure amount.

I have a fair way to go to get there although if you include boots (ahem) I have a meagre 88 hours of Yes music (ok a bit fanatical)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 15:42:53
NP Ten Twilight Chronicles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 16:14:57
Simon Says - Tardigrade.
I'm getting hugely into this band at the moment - classic classic prog, if you can work that out.  :o
Available from progrock.co.uk  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:02:52
The Tangent - The Music That Died Alone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:05:31
Various Artists - Tales from Yesterday: Yes Tribute (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1QKC6VG6G14PA/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:07:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:05:31
Various Artists - Tales from Yesterday: Yes Tribute (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1QKC6VG6G14PA/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm)


Haven't got that one.

NP Fish Vigil in a wilderness of mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:12:32
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:07:01
Haven't got that one.

I suspect that with a "meagre 88 hours of Yes music" you're not in any great rush!   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:23:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:12:32
I suspect that with a "meagre 88 hours of Yes music" you're not in any great rush!   ;D

True I am not sure I like the idea of other bands doing yes music still I guess I will give it a pop at some stage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:34:47
I've been playing The Flower Kings' Paradox Hotel a lot lately.
I haven't played it for a long time partly because i thought that it's a real TFK album but nothing more, no real highlights, but if you take a good listen there's lot to explore actually.
There are plenty of good songs on it that has the chill-factor, like Monsters & Men, Hit Me With A Hit, Bavarian Skies and Blue Planet.

So now playing: The Tangent - A Place In The Queue  ;D  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:59:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:34:47
I've been playing The Flower Kings' Paradox Hotel a lot lately.
I haven't played it for a long time partly because i thought that it's a real TFK album but nothing more, no real highlights, but if you take a good listen there's lot to explore actually.
There are plenty of good songs on it that has the chill-factor, like Monsters & Men, Hit Me With A Hit, Bavarian Skies and Blue Planet.

Always been one of my fave TFKs, that one, along with Unfold the Future.  Something for everyone in the TFK back-catalogue.  *horns*


NP: Styx - Paradise Theater.

Cheesey but good.  I saw them on the Paradise Theater tour and thought that, on stage, they were actually too cheesey for me.  I still love the album, though.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 18:41:21
Quidam Alone together
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 18:57:02
O.S.I. - Free

I have to be in the mood* for this one, but when I am (and that's now) I think it's utterly wonderful!  *horns*

* And as I'm supposed to be working at the moment, I'm in the mood for pretty much anything other than what I should be doing.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-07-05, 19:28:27
Magenta - Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2008-07-05, 22:40:23
It started with Simon Says - Ceinwen...

Moved to The Editors - The Back Room...

And now finishing with Uriah Heep - Wake The Sleeper...

This kind of sonic orgasmatron isn't going to help the current world-shortage of Kleenex...

But hey....so what...it's sex-without-the-mess type-stuff....  *horns*

*edit* In celebration of Heikki getting pole at Silverstone - and F1 moving to Donnington - mmmm-Craner Curves-mmmm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 00:04:17
Quote from: gelert on Sat, 2008-07-05, 22:40:23
But hey....so what...it's sex-without-the-mess type-stuff....  *horns*

At least until the tissues run out.  ;)


NP: Dio - Holy Diver.

Another Amazon 2.98 bargain, handy for padding out those CD collections.  Remember kiddies, the more stacks of CDs you have, the less vacuuming you need to do.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 00:33:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-05, 17:59:07
Always been one of my fave TFKs, that one, along with Unfold the Future.  Something for everyone in the TFK back-catalogue.  *horns*


Funny, Unfold The Future never did much for me. Sure it has it's highlights like The Truth for instance or Silent Inferno. Even Devil's Playground is good but overall it's too jazzy to my taste. Maybe it's me.

No if i'm looking for an essential Flower Kings release then i pick Stardust We Are or Flower Power. Both excellent albums and with the title track of Stardust they hold, in my opinion, the title of 'The Mother Of All Epics' to me.

Each to his own of course.  ;)

NP> Equilibrio - A Rock Opera

Tonight i went to the concert in Utrecht and my gosh let me tell you: if you like Symphonic metal with classical moments ehm let me refrase that: Lots of classical moments that this is an album you should really buy or at least check it out.

Stunning! And that for a Dutch band called Xystus combined with a Dutch Orchestra. Yep, a real orchestra. 

It reminds me of Caamora in many ways though it's far more 'metal' than Caamora.

Highly recommended!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-07-06, 01:07:27
AC/DC live *horns*

Good ol' fashioned Rock 'n Roll baby!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 09:13:42
Glass Hammer - Culture of Ascent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 10:08:58
Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless

Anyone remember Magnus Pyke in the video for 'She Blinded Me With Science'? Hell, anyone even remember Magnus Pyke?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 10:59:55
Queen - Queen.

Sometimes it seems that Queen have always been there. Like Floyd, or Yes.  Yet when I play the first album it reminds me of when they were new and fresh, the excitement of discovering a new band and new music to hear.  Thankfully I still get the same rush from new discoveries today, possibly more so in fact.

I'll stop when the air guitar seems too heavy to lift.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 11:02:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 10:08:58
Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless

Anyone remember Magnus Pyke in the video for 'She Blinded Me With Science'? Hell, anyone even remember Magnus Pyke?  ;D

Yep he was the nutty scientist wasn't he? Used to wave his arms about alot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 11:04:46
Now playing Spock's Beard V

This was the first Cd I got of their's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 12:52:10
Np Ritual Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:00:08
Equilibrio - A Rock Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:02:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 12:52:10
Np Ritual Live

I really must get some more Ritual.  *horns*

NP: Boo Hewerdine - Ignorance.  He's an acoustic-ish singer-songwriter, for anyone wondering.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:18:15
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:00:08
Equilibrio - A Rock Opera

I tried to look it up and amazon doesn't have it. I love symphonic rock is it really really good?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:18:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:02:37
I really must get some more Ritual.  *horns*

NP: Boo Hewerdine - Ignorance.  He's an acoustic-ish singer-songwriter, for anyone wondering.


I only have one at the moment but I like what I'm hearing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:45:30
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:18:15
I tried to look it up and amazon doesn't have it. I love symphonic rock is it really really good?



Yes, it is.  :)

It's a project of a Dutch band called Xystus and USconcert (US stands for Utrechtse Studenten which roughly translated means Utrechtse ( a dutch town) Students Orchestra) and one of the guest appearances is from Simone Simmons of Epica and also know for her duets with Kahn in Kamelot. If you like Symphonic Metal with lots of classical moments than it surely is one project you should listen too.

However like i already said it's Dutch so that probably explains why you couldn't find it on Amazon. I have some links i can post here but they're all in Dutch so that isn't useful to you i guess.
There is a Dutch mail-order company who sells it through internet but again: That's in Dutch.

I'll try to look for something in English for you. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 14:57:20
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 13:45:30
Yes, it is.  :)

It's a project of a Dutch band called Xystus and USconcert (US stands for Utrechtse Studenten which roughly translated means Utrechtse ( a dutch town) Students Orchestra) and one of the guest appearances is from Simone Simmons of Epica and also know for her duets with Kahn in Kamelot. If you like Symphonic Metal with lots of classical moments than it surely is one project you should listen too.

However like i already said it's Dutch so that probably explains why you couldn't find it on Amazon. I have some links i can post here but they're all in Dutch so that isn't useful to you i guess.
There is a Dutch mail-order company who sells it through internet but again: That's in Dutch.

I'll try to look for something in English for you. 

Thanks Simone was on 01011001 as well wasn't she? As I may have said before I saw Epica support Symphony X and enjoyed them even though I hadn't heard any Epica before. Symphony X were brilliant as well.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 15:25:02
Np Amused to death by Roger waters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 15:52:07
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 15:25:02
Np Amused to death by Roger waters

8)

NP> Demians - Building An Empire

Also  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 16:02:29
Arena The Visitor

8) 8) 8)
;D ;D ;D
*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 17:44:29
Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement   *horns* *horns* *horns*

If you can accept the funny English, this is one of the best prog groups around, kinda Floyd meets Porcupine Tree, which oughtta ring a coupl'o bells  ;D  (for the bells, not the English)

And they seem to be getting the attention they merit (a lot).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2008-07-06, 17:59:59
NP: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:04:06
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2008-07-06, 17:59:59
NP: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party

Hi Proglady

Never heard of them what are they like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:05:06
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 18:41:21
Quidam Alone together

And what are they like ?   ;D

Nicky.

And what is he like ?   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:07:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:05:06
And what are they like ?   ;D

Nicky.

And what is he like ?   ;D ;D

Bought Quidam recently only listened once so far so can I reserve judgement?

???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:26:12
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:04:06
Hi Proglady

Never heard of them what are they like?

Osada Vda are from Poland and they play differnt music styles, like: Progressive Rock, Metal, Jazz, Ambient, Alternativ Rock
There are some Soundsamples on their MySpace Site http://www.myspace.com/osadavida
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:27:28
Quote from: Proglady on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:26:12
Osada Vda are from Poland and they play differnt music styles, like: Progressive Rock, Metal, Jazz, Ambient, Alternativ Rock
There are some Soundsamples on their MySpace Site http://www.myspace.com/osadavida

Thanks

Sorry should have added Poland seems to be producing really, really good bands at the moment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:33:19
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 00:33:04
... if i'm looking for an essential Flower Kings release then i pick Stardust We Are or Flower Power. Both excellent albums and with the title track of Stardust they hold, in my opinion, the title of 'The Mother Of All Epics' to me.

I spun Paradox Hotel a coupl'o times, and it didnt really grip me. But I could hear that the guys are excellent musicians and serious and all that, so I'm willing to try'm out some more. Stardust seems to be an album to get.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:36:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:33:19
I spun Paradox Hotel a coupl'o times, and it didnt really grip me. But I could hear that the guys are excellent musicians and serious and all that, so I'm willing to try'm out some more. Stardust seems to be an album to get.

Nicky.

I really like Space Revolver. I mean it's got a track called the chicken farmer song. How could you go wrong!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:45:38
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:36:12
I mean it's got a track called the chicken farmer song. How could you go wrong!

Bird flu?  ;D

Let's get one thing straight.  EVERYTHING The Flower Kings have ever done is excellent, and I'll fight any man who dares to say otherwise.  ;)
On a more serious note, another one I'd highly recommend is 'Instant Delivery' which is a live set and can be had as either DVD or DVD+CD packages.  It's a top-notch performance from the band in a more stripped-down form and includes Stardust, amongst others.

NP: Queen - Queen II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 19:05:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:45:38
NP: Queen - Queen II

Better warn you, Steve:  When you get to Sheer Heart Attack (Queen III), you better get yourself a sturdy chair  *horns* *horns* *horns*  (for the album, not the chair)

My fave Queen together with Made In Heaven.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:45:38
Let's get one thing straight.  EVERYTHING The Flower Kings have ever done is excellent, and I'll fight any man who dares to say otherwise.  ;)

As long as you dont drink all my beers ... or do the even worse stuff - ouch  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 19:08:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 18:33:19
I spun Paradox Hotel a coupl'o times, and it didnt really grip me. But I could hear that the guys are excellent musicians and serious and all that, so I'm willing to try'm out some more. Stardust seems to be an album to get.

Nicky.

Flower Power is a must have too, Nicky.
It holds a tiny song called Garden Of Dreams.

It's only 59 minutes long.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 19:17:11
Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement  (title song)

One of the best instrumentals I'v ever heard  *horns* *horns* *horns*

With this piece, you can pretty much do without all other current electronica !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 19:36:06
Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD2: 70s.

Not the same 70s set I was playing the other day.  This one has an excellent (if slightly silly) 'I Know What I Like' which includes a bit of a sea-shanty style thing in the middle.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 20:32:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-06, 19:17:11
Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement  (title song)

One of the best instrumentals I'v ever heard  *horns* *horns* *horns*

With this piece, you can pretty much do without all other current electronica !

Nicky.

I personally consider REM as the best Riverside work they've ever done.  8)
The best track would be The Same River but that one is on Out Of Myself.

NP> The Flower Kings - Sum Of No Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-06, 21:26:43
Watching Threshold - Critical Energy.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 21:43:14
Epica - The Score  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-06, 22:48:09
NP Flower Kings Space Revolver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-07, 15:29:18
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-04, 20:19:59
Are you sure it was a decision based on money?

No, Mad, I actually know very little about what happened there. I'v only read a few snippets about it. They seem to indicate, as you also mentioned,  that the old Yes guys pretty much pushed Trevor out. I remember reading a quote from Jon where he said that the Rabin-period albums were too guitar heavy for his taste, and that he very much missed Rick's creative keyboards.

That's where I hoped that Iggy could remedy our ig(gy)norence  ???

But I'm used to people not answering my questions  :'(  ;D

And maybe I ask too much. I guess that people my age oughtta settle down and be comfortable with the knowledge we have - and stick to Elvis and Beatles  :-X


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-04, 20:19:59
... I wouldn't consider National Treasure 1+2 and Armageddon as bad movies. I didn't even know he did the soundtrack for Armageddon but that aside.

Trevor Rabin did the soundtrack for Armageddon. I read it in Wikipedia.

Yeah OK, Mad, it's an age matter. Even I enjoyed Bond movies when I was a teenager. But at 53, I can't any longer watch movies with zero philosophical content, like Armageddon and National Treasure. It would be like going to a Madonna concert:  lots of great visuals, but zero music.

I'v wasted a lot of time in my life on a lot of trash. Man, I get all dizzy thinkin bout it  ::)  You guys have better odds for gettin somewhere ....

And the very high standards in prog can give you inspiration for all other human activities. Aint that so, Steve ?  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-07-07, 17:43:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-07, 15:29:18
No, Mad, I actually know very little about what happened there. I'v only read a few snippets about it. They seem to indicate, as you also mentioned,  that the old Yes guys pretty much pushed Trevor out. I remember reading a quote from Jon where he said that the Rabin-period albums were too guitar heavy for his taste, and that he very much missed Rick's creative keyboards.

That's where I hoped that Iggy could remedy our ig(gy)norence  ???

But I'm used to people not answering my questions  :'(  ;D

And maybe I ask too much. I guess that people my age oughtta settle down and be comfortable with the knowledge we have - and stick to Elvis and Beatles  :-X


Trevor Rabin did the soundtrack for Armageddon. I read it in Wikipedia.

Yeah, OK Mad, it's an age matter. Even I enjoyed Bond movies when I was a teenager. But at 53, I can't any longer watch movies with zero philosophical content, like Armageddon and National Treasure. It would be like going to a Madonna concert (lots of great visuals, but zero music).

Nicky.

To answer the above question re Trevor

I think the band drifted apart. I think Trevor wanted to get into film scores.

here is a link to a Trevor Rabin interview if you are interested.

http://nfte.org/back-issues/0270.html
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-07, 18:49:11
Rush - Feedback
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-07, 19:24:23
Thanks Iggy. Been reading that nifty NFTE article with great interest. Trevor always seemed like a nice guy to me, and this article confirms it. And he still seems to be good friends with the Yes guys, which I'm happy about.

Nonetheless we've lost a great musical talent. This guy was up to some extraordinary things !  And now he's doing B- and C-films   :'( :'( :'(


NP  Riverside:  REM - Disc One now (on repeat)

Have to cheer myself up with some first-class prog   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-07, 20:23:01
Yes - Talk.

No idea what put that in my mind!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-07, 21:08:00
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-29, 19:45:07
Phideaux - Chupacabras

OK, Mad, this time they're more of a concept to me. They were listed under Rapid Eye Movement, "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought".

Could you describe them and compare them to other groups ?  And what are their lyrics like ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-07-07, 22:37:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-07, 20:23:01
Yes - Talk.

No idea what put that in my mind!  ;D

I t is certainly a great album by far the best of the Tr line up imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-07-07, 22:38:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-07, 19:24:23
Thanks Iggy. Been reading that nifty NFTE article with great interest. Trevor always seemed like a nice guy to me, and this article confirms it. And he still seems to be good friends with the Yes guys, which I'm happy about.

Nonetheless we've lost a great musical talent. This guy was up to some extraordinary things !  And now he's doing B- and C-films   :'( :'( :'(


NP  Riverside:  REM - Disc One now (on repeat)

Have to cheer myself up with some first-class prog   *horns*

Nicky.

It is quite an interesting archive. Lots of interviews with band members.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-07, 23:39:44
The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound.

Continues to grow in stature each time I play it.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-07-08, 07:23:52
Ayreon - Across the Rainbow Bridge 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-08, 18:06:27
In the car on the way home Into the electric castle Ayreon.

I love this cd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 18:46:03
Having just arrived home and synched the trusty iPlop, I can report with some degree of accuarcy that today's listening has been:

Glass Hammer - Cult of Ascent
IQ - Dark Matter
IQ - The Seventh House
Satriani - Engines of Creation
Suede - Coming Up
Rush - Feedback
Rush - Hemispheres
Primus - Suck on This
Primus - Tales from the Punchbowl
Suede - Head Music
Magenta - Metamorphosis


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-08, 19:07:22
NP: Riverside - Behind The Eyelids

You guys reminded me how good it actually is! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-08, 19:14:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 18:46:03
Primus - Suck on This
Primus - Tales from the Punchbowl

Do you wanna tell us what they're like, Stevie ?


NP  Yes:  Big Generator

Imm definitely more Yes and better than 90125. And Talk is even more.

I surmise that it became a choice between Steve and Trevor. And we know who won (not taking sides here)  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-08, 20:03:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-07, 23:39:44
The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound.

Continues to grow in stature each time I play it.  *horns*


That is such a marvellous album. One of the best i've heard this year.
It's typical Pineapple but i never get the feeling 'hey, i've heard this before'.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 20:23:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-08, 19:14:53
Do you wanna tell us what they're like, Stevie ?

Not too sure exactly where you heading on this one, so two answers - pick whichever one is closest:  :)

If you mean 'what are those two Primus albums like?' then they're typical Primus, Punchbowl being one of my faves along with 'Animals should not try to act like people".

If you mean 'what are Primus like?' then I can't really help as they aren't like other bands.  There might be a little of the Beefheart or Zappa spirit in the thinking behind the music, but not really in the music itself.  They're whacky or oddball, but that won't help.  Sorry, but I can't do much better than that.  It's significant to note that one of the pieces of mp3 software you can get (not sure which, Windows Media Player, iTunes, whatever) has 'Primus' as a genre, alongside 'Rock', 'Pop', 'Metal', etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 20:25:41
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-08, 20:03:19
That is such a marvellous album. One of the best i've heard this year.
It's typical Pineapple but i never get the feeling 'hey, i've heard this before'.  8)

Yes, and I think it's worth noting that there isn't really anything 'in-yer-face' on there for immediate impact.  It's just high quality ideas, composition and execution.  A real grower.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 20:26:21
Dr. Feelgood - Sneakin' Suspicion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-08, 22:04:20
Dragonforce:  Inhuman Rampage

Wonder where I got that idea, Tom  ::)

Quite refreshing to get one's brain cells battered like that  ;D

I was pleasantly surprised to see words like angel, soul, destiny, heaven in the lyrics  :)

On their last song Trail Of Broken Hearts they slow down to a surprisingly civilised pace and get real melodic, and that suits them  *horns*

Just noticed that Clive Nolan is credited with backing vocals  ??? ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-08, 22:35:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:07:59
NP: Marillion - This Town / The Rakes Progress / 100 Nights

It's been a while since I played that, but it's still bloody good!

Tom

It is absolutely brilliant, and yes, "This town" was better in it's preproduction version that we got a live rendition of on "From Stoke Row to Ipanema", as pointed out by a very wise man! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-08, 22:37:57
Future Shock Ian Gillan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-08, 23:36:29
Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's Day.

I've not played this one for about a zillion years!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 07:57:03
NP: Sieges Even - Eyes Wide Open

What a great track!! Amazing chorus! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 08:01:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-08, 22:04:20
Dragonforce:  Inhuman Rampage

Wonder where I got that idea, Tom  ::)

Once again, I have no clue! :D ;)

Quote
Quite refreshing to get one's brain cells battered like that  ;D

Yeah it can be refreshing from time to time I guess. But when I listen to 2 Dragonforce-songs back to back I'm exhausted!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-09, 09:56:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 08:01:02
Once again, I have no clue! :D ;)

Yeah it can be refreshing from time to time I guess. But when I listen to 2 Dragonforce-songs back to back I'm exhausted!

Tom

I went to see them live (with my ear plugs) and me and my mate were the only people allowed to buy alcohol.

Great fun but very loud.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-09, 10:01:43
Discovery by Mike Oldfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-09, 10:57:45
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-08, 22:35:36
It is absolutely brilliant, and yes, "This town" was better in it's preproduction version that we got a live rendition of on "From Stoke Row to Ipanema", as pointed out by a very wise man! ;)

I think you can also find this version on the double CD remastered edition of HiE which I absolutely recommend  *horns*

NP Dream Theater - Waking up the World Tour '95   Last listen of this excellent bootleg  :'( since I just sold it back on the internet ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:28:52
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-09, 10:57:45
NP Dream Theater - Waking up the World Tour '95   Last listen of this excellent bootleg  :'( since I just sold it back on the internet ...

Why did you sell it!? :o And why not to me!? :o

;)

NP: Opeth - To Rid The Disease

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:40:26
WinterStrain - Shifting sands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:45:31
ELP Live in Montreux on Sky +
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-07-09, 12:12:34
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:40:26
WinterStrain - Shifting sands
Stop making me jealous :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-09, 12:14:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:28:52
Why did you sell it!? :o And why not to me!? :o

;)

Because I don't really need it since I already have their entire legal discography including many live albums ... and I got a fair price.  Of course, I am sure that you already have it  ;)

NP Dream Theater - Repentance  :-[    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 12:52:16
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-09, 12:14:43
Because I don't really need it since I already have their entire legal discography including many live albums ... and I got a fair price.  Of course, I am sure that you already have it  ;)

Okay fair enough. It's a bootleg I don't have. Is it an official one? If so, can you tell something about it? Since I'm a real sucker for the Official Bootleg-series and this one is one of the few that is still on my list.

NP: Dream Theater - The Great Debate (yeah you inspired me to play some DT)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-09, 16:59:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-07-09, 12:52:16
Okay fair enough. It's a bootleg I don't have. Is it an official one? If so, can you tell something about it? Since I'm a real sucker for the Official Bootleg-series and this one is one of the few that is still on my list.

No it's not an official one but it has a very good sound, though. All the infos here http://bootopia.yourmajesty.net/index.php?title=Soundboard_Master_Series_vol.III_-_Waking_Up_The_World_Tour_%2795  You will notice that it includes some songs (6:00, Caught in a Web, Metropolis Part 1 ...) that don't appear on the OB of this same tour plus some unplugged songs (with similar versions to those who figure on the FYIALT DVD, if I don't mistake). Unfortunately, James often struggles ...

NP Dream Theater - 6:00  Groovy Funky Jazzy prog metal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-09, 19:46:14
Caamora - She

Scene 3 (Judgement)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-09, 19:49:35
Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-09, 21:16:50
listening to morow on t'internet.

Currently playing rendezvous 6.02 by UK from Dangermoney
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-09, 22:48:44
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Track: [02] Slaves For Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*

This is f*****g brilliant.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-09, 23:11:42
Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling.

I seem to be having a bit of a Genesis spin-off week.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-09, 23:28:51
Today I played a bit of Dream Theater.
"Scenes From A Memory" and "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" were the lucky ones.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 06:03:03
Starting the day with Demians - Building an Empire.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-07-10, 10:43:59
NP Toto - Lea    :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:09:02
Damian Wilson - Cosmas

15. Just The Way It Goes  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:13:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 06:03:03
Starting the day with Demians - Building an Empire.


I am looking forward to listening to this although I haven't purchased it yet. Someday soon.

NP Star One Live on Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:16:20
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset

1. The Evening Wind  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:43:43
Just finishing...Phil Manzanera & 801 - 801 Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:53:01
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:13:24
I am looking forward to listening to this although I haven't purchased it yet. Someday soon.

And what happened to Mr Cut-Down-On-Parcels-When-I'm-Back-At-Work, then?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:56:09
Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

Guys, this is topnotch prog metal, very dense, very ambitious, intelligent cutting lyrics. It's taken me a lot of spins, but now I'm really beginning to enjoy them.

They're quite different from all groups that'v been mentioned in the Room; Redemption, SyX, and Opeth come to mind (just shows how hard it is to compare here), but Nevermore are more dissonantic, pretty grating stuff. They cover a lot of styles including heavy, thrash, black.

From Wikipedia - Nevermore:  "Nevermore incorporates elements from a variety of genres, which makes it difficult to categorize Nevermore's music. Their sound includes elements of power metal, thrash metal, progressive metal, traditional heavy metal, amongst others. They also have used death metal traits such as low tuned and fast paced riffing, and the 2005 record This Godless Endeavor occasionally featured vocals clearly influenced by death metal. The press have used several other genres to describe Nevermore's sound including groove metal, technical speed metal, technical thrash metal, progressive power/thrash metal, death/thrash metal, and melodic thrash metal. In an interview at Metalmania in 2006 singer Warrel Dane doesn't explicitly disagree with the many genres the band has been put in over the years, but he does however say 'I don't think we're power metal.'"

I agree with Warrel:  There's no showmanship here, only serious musicianship.

Something for Tom, Mad, and Steve, but be patient here.


So, Mad, Phideaux sound like nothing  ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 20:07:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:56:09
Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

I shall check them out at some point.  8)

NP: Genesis - Foxtrot.  Not an album that goes too long between plays here, if I've got my wits about me.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-10, 22:15:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:53:01
And what happened to Mr Cut-Down-On-Parcels-When-I'm-Back-At-Work, then?  ;D


Actually I haven't bought anything all week (so far)

Getting withdrawal symptoms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-10, 22:29:26
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-10, 22:15:09
Actually I haven't bought anything all week (so far)
Getting withdrawal symptoms

Me too.  It's a bit like trying not to breathe, isn't it?  :(

NP: RPWL - Stock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-10, 23:13:18
NP PT Voyage 34
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 07:56:47
A.C.T - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-11, 08:57:09
DT Octavarian.

I seem to be in a DT minority as my favorite cds are Octavarium and Scenes from a memory.

I saw them last year in Wembley and for me the concert didn't quite work in fact I enjoyed Symphony X more who were supporting them that night.

A couple of years earlier I saw both nights at Hammersmith (which is a much better venue) and they played Dark Side of the Moon on the second night.

They were much better then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 09:35:06
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'arnu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 10:55:30
IQ - Subterranea: The Concert
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-07-11, 12:10:06
Asia - Phoenix

Disappointment of the year so far for me, commercial crap IMO  :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-11, 12:18:23
Then I'd like to ask you guys:  Is there anything by Asia that stands out above the standard good quality rock ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-07-11, 12:30:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-11, 12:18:23
Then I'd like to ask you guys:  Is there anything by Asia that stands out above the standard good quality rock ?
I own all their studio albums (both the 'Wetton' and the 'Payne' era). IMO the debut album stands out in the 'Wetton' era and 'Aria' is my favourite 'Payne' album, but I love all their albums. You have to be in the mood for playing it, you're right calling it 'good quality rock' or call it 'AOR'. The 2008 album 'Phoenix' is 'too much of the same', I just hoped for a good mix between ballads and heavier stuff. The latter is not present  >:(. Fortunately the cd has stopped playing now  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-11, 14:44:04
Twilight Chronicles by Ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-11, 18:30:12
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-11, 08:57:09

A couple of years earlier I saw both nights at Hammersmith (which is a much better venue) and they played Dark Side of the Moon on the second night.

They were much better then.

I saw them playing DSOTM live in Rotterdam, Holland. Man, what a glorious night that was.
Truly a night to remember.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:07:27
Joe Satriani - Live in San Fransisco DVD.

Killer performance.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:33:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-11, 12:18:23
Then I'd like to ask you guys:  Is there anything by Asia that stands out above the standard good quality rock ?

Nicky.

Actually, I have a live album entitled Asia Live 09-XI-90 Mockba with a poor production but that really rocks. I recommend it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:35:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-09, 22:48:44
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life


And again.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:44:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:33:13
Actually, I have a live album entitled Asia Live 09-XI-90 Mockba with a poor production but that really rocks. I recommend it  8)
I own that album too. Indeed, it's a great one. With 'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes' as an absolute highlight *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-07-11, 20:06:20
...as opposed to you, I gather... ;D


I'm playing "Rise of Nations", a computer game, but I fear I'm off topic, nonetheless... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 21:48:45
IQ - The Lost Attic: A Collection of Rarities (1983-1999)

Not only am I having a bit of an IQ day, but I'm having an IQ day where I don't play Seventh House or Dark Matter.  This isn't easy.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-11, 22:25:07
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-11, 18:30:12
I saw them playing DSOTM live in Rotterdam, Holland. Man, what a glorious night that was.
Truly a night to remember.  *horns*


Yes there is no denying their musicianship
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-11, 22:25:07
Spock's Beard - The Good Don't Last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-11, 22:27:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 21:48:45
IQ - The Lost Attic: A Collection of Rarities (1983-1999)

Not only am I having a bit of an IQ day, but I'm having an IQ day where I don't play Seventh House or Dark Matter.  This isn't easy.  :o

I can imagine those are my favourite IQ albums along with Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 23:55:49
Les Claypool - 'Fancy' DVD

He da man!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 00:03:06
Pain Of Salvation - Second Love

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 00:07:29
Arena - Opera Fanatica

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-12, 00:08:08
Train of Thought DT

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:21:33
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-12, 00:08:08
Train of Thought DT

Now there's a, ermmmm, thought.  ;)

NP: Dream Theater - Train of Thought  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:43:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-10, 18:56:09
So, Mad, Phideaux sound like nothing  ;)

Guess I have to work this out myself  ;D

Found'm on Myspace  http://www.myspace.com/phideaux

Fortunately you get full songs here.

More for the lighties here than for me. If you're into IQ, you'l prob like this. There's a lot of organ, some flutes and all sorts of instruments, and a lot of novel sounds. Even an occasional rough guitar solo. Phideaux Xavier sings a bit like Guy Manning. Band's based in Los Angeles. They characterise their music as "Dark wave of progressive music".

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:43:39
Marillion - Marbles By The Sea  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:48:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:43:16
QuoteSo, Mad, Phideaux sound liike nothing  ;)

Guess I have to work this out myself  ;D

Found'm on Myspace  http://www.myspace.com/phideaux

Fortunately you get full songs here.

More for the lighties here than for me. If you're into IQ, you'l prob like this. There's a lot of organ too. Some flutes and all sorts of instruments. An occasional quite rough guitar solo. Phideaux Xavier sings a bit like Guy Manning. Band's based in Los Angeles. They characterise their music as "Dark wave of progressive music".

Nicky.

Did you ask me something about it then?  ???
Sorry, never noticed that.  :-[

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:52:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:48:27
Did you ask me something about it then?  ???
Sorry, never noticed that.  :-[

Only twice, Mad. Hey, have you contracted Appyitis ?  ;D

Generally I consider it good practice that, when mentioning a lesser known group or artist, one adds a characterisation. Else it gets lost in the general entropy.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:20:17
Dream Theater - When Dream & Day Unite.

Unquestionably my least favourite DT album, but these things are relative.  I'm conscious of the fact that there are bands in my collection whose best effort isn't up to this standard.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:31:40
NP  Credo:  Rhetoric  (on Myspace)

This is not heavy, but it sure hits a vein with me   *horns* *horns* *horns*

How come these guys aint more known ?  They're definitely among the best. "The best band you have never heard of..."

What haunting singing ! - just Mark Colton accompanied by a piano and a few other instruments playing subtly - whoowee

Reminds me a lot of Pallas, one of my fave bands.

I'm visiting Malmö Skivhandel today. I'l take the kitchen knife along and make sure that they order Rhetoric for me  ;D

This is what IQ could be like if they rejuvenated themselves  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 11:06:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:31:40
NP  Credo:  Rhetoric  (on Myspace)

Always one of those bands I 'meant to check out soon' I finally took the plunge after seeing a couple of mentions on here.  I don't regret it at all - here's hoping you don't either.  :)
If I had to draw a comparison then early Marillion would probably be the foremost thought in my mind, but they have their own identity beyond that.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:31:40
This is what IQ could be like if they rejuvenated themselves  ;)

Clearly you've been listening to too much Ten Jovi AOR of late, perhaps Credo will be the detox you need to get you back on the One True Prog Path.  ;) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:38:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 11:06:12
Clearly you've been listening to too much Ten Jovi AOR of late, perhaps Credo will be the detox you need to get you back on the One True Prog Path.  ;) ;D ;D ;)

Steve, maybe you'd be a bit more jovial if you'd spin Ten a coupl'o times. If AOR is troposphere, then Ten is stratosphere  *horns*  ;D


NP  Caamora: The Bonding  (on repeat)

Oh, how I missed that song. I gave my only copy of She to my high-school friend Rune when he took his Dr. Scient.. I sure hope he's appreciated it, cause I'v been pining - even started having wet !  oops, better stop here, or I'l get Bupsie goin again  ;D

Christina, this time "I make this holy bond, and seal it with a kiss" and keep this copy foreva  :-*

Mmmmmmmmmm .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:46:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:20:17
Dream Theater - When Dream & Day Unite.

Unquestionably my least favourite DT album, but these things are relative.  I'm conscious of the fact that there are bands in my collection whose best effort isn't up to this standard.  *horns*

A sober attitude. Most commendable. 8)


(Now, if you just realize this is way better than anything DT has done since IAW.... ;D ;D ;D)

:-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:54:02
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:46:54
(Now, if you just realize this is way better than anything DT has done since IAW.... ;D ;D ;D)

Deenie, we've already sent the demolition squad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 13:04:25
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:46:54
(Now, if you just realize this is way better than anything DT has done since IAW.... ;D ;D ;D)

I think that's unlikely, now they've got my medication just right.  ;)

NP: Dream Theater - Train of Thought.  For the second time today  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 13:42:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 13:04:25
I think that's unlikely, now they've got my medication just right.  ;)

They're raising my medication; let's see how much more I can take  ;D


NP  The Bonding

for the umpteenth time. This is "good medicine" for me  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 13:47:11
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-09, 11:40:26
WinterStrain - Shifting sands

That was very discreet, Deenie   ;D

Congrats, looking forward to listening to it   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-12, 14:28:26
Sylvan Posthumous silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 17:54:48
Blue Öyster Cult - Blue Öyster Cult

Anyone including a song entitled 'She's as Beautiful as a Foot' on their first album was clearly destined for great things.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 18:33:04
Sylvan - Encounters.

Crikey O'Blimey!  First time I've heard this one.  I thought it might be a weaker offering as it's one of the band's earlier recordings, but it's awesome.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 18:57:25
Queens Of The Stone Age:  Rated R   *horns*

My first spin. Already sounds good. QOTSA keep high standards. Guess you have to be a grungie to like this sorta music. These guys are real freaked out, have songs with titles like Quick And To The Pointless. Tom, definitely something for you.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-12, 23:18:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 09:52:43
Only twice, Mad. Hey, have you contracted Appyitis ?  ;D


Only and merely twice?  :o

Oh then i'm on the safe side since three times is a charm.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 00:24:43
Just finished listening to Tinyfish - 'Tinyfish'

I've only played it once so far, but already I like it a lot.  Guitar-based prog, but 'classic' prog as opposed to prog-metal.  Certainly well worthy of consideration if you're looking for new thrills.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 00:49:18
Camel - Migration
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:32:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 18:57:25
These guys are real freaked out....... Tom, definitely something for you.

Hmm don't know what to make of that! ;)

I've been playing Era Vulgaris a lot lately and I like it a lot. So you think the next one on my list should be Rated R Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:56:01
Transatlantic - All Of The Above
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 08:28:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:32:46
Hmm don't know what to make of that! ;)

;D

Well, you like stuff with an edge. So do I btw  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:32:46
I've been playing Era Vulgaris a lot lately and I like it a lot.

*horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:32:46
So you think the next one on my list should be Rated R Nicky?

Couldnt say yet. I find R, Songs, Lullabies, and Era all super. So just get them all. The order is unimportant. And from what I'v read at Amazon, the self-titled debut is supposed to be just as excellent. These guys are musicians to their fingertips  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 09:05:27
Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 10:11:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 09:05:27
Sylvan - Presets


I listened to that yesterday it is my favorite Sylvan cd.

NP Cygnus and the sea monsters One night in Chicago
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 10:34:13
IQ - Dark Matter.

Tremendous opening to this album.  A band on top of their game.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 11:53:30
Octane by Spock's Beard to and from the supermarket.

Sparks' propaganda at home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 12:03:01
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 11:53:30
Sparks' propaganda at home

At work...

At playyyyyy...  *horns*

NP: Beardfish - The Sane Day.  Just starting my first listen, so no comments as yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 12:56:10
NP  Iced Earth  (on Myspace)

Good, but nothing stands out, or what, guys ?  A bit like all those amorphous Finnish metal bands  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 13:47:16
satellite Evening games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 15:08:59
Viv Stanshall - Sir Henry at Rawlinson End.

For those not familiar, this is a spoken word outing from one of England's greatest and much-missed eccentrics.  I first heard the equally late John Peel broadcasting this in small, easily digested chunks back in the seventies and have had a taste for it ever since.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-07-13, 15:20:52
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 13:47:16
satellite Evening games

The title track is soo brilliant!

I'm now listening to Edenbridge's "The Grand Design". Very interesting symphonic/gothic metal/rock.
It reminds me a lot of Threshold, thanks to the guitar. Of course this band is fronted by a female singer.
It's highly melodic and I've also listened to their new album "My Earth Dream" which is quite good too.

http://www.myspace.com/edenbridge


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 18:16:10
Just mown the lawn to the strains of:
Opeth - Still life
and
Blue Öyster Cult - Secret Treaties.

Yes, I know that in a perfect world all lawn-mowing would be done to Genesis 'I Know What I Like' but if I can barely hear Opeth over the noise of the mower then Genesis stand no chance.

I'm now resting my ears to Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 19:56:13
NP  Thought Chamber:  Angular Perceptions   *horns* *horns* *horns*

One of the great prog masterpieces - on the heavy side. I know that Steve likes it, me too, and who else ?  Tom and Mad, definitely an album for you. Michael Harris has an unbelievable imagination, and he wields his guitar masterly. Ted Leonard from Enchant sings tremendously - never heard him so good. The three other guys are less known, but by no means lesser.

Difficult to compare, but Yngwie, SyX, Zero Hour come to mind.

Michael Harris has also released some exciting solo albums.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 21:22:59
Arena - Purgatory Road  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 21:55:50
Spock's Beard - Flow

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 22:23:33
NP: Genesis - Afterglow

I didn't know it was this good! :o I bought their latest DVD yesterday and already after watching the first disc I am sooo impressed!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-07-13, 22:55:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 22:23:33
NP: Genesis - Afterglow

I didn't know it was this good! :o I bought their latest DVD yesterday and already after watching the first disc I am sooo impressed!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom

Of course! 8)

Afterglow is a beautiful song. As is the rest of the Wind & Wuthering album.


NP:
Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE2
5. When The Water Breaks

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 22:56:06
Circus Maximus - The Prophecy 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:13:25
RPWL - Trying to Kiss the Sun.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:26:51
Symphony X - Eve Of Seduction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:37:08
Liquid Tension Experiment - When The Water Breaks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:49:01
Neal Morse - I Am Your Father
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-07-14, 02:15:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 13:47:11
That was very discreet, Deenie   ;D

Congrats, looking forward to listening to it   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

Thanks! Yeah, I look forward to not listening to it any more... :D :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-14, 09:46:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 19:56:13
NP  Thought Chamber:  Angular Perceptions   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom and Mad, definitely an album for you.

Difficult to compare, but Yngwie, SyX, Zero Hour come to mind.

Thanks Nicky, I'll do some research when I get home this afternoon!

NP (on the iPod): Pain Of Salvation - Thorn Clown

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-14, 16:53:18
NP: Thought Chamber - Silent Shore (on MySpace)

So far so good, although I wouldn't compare them with SyX...

Tom

EDIT: Now on is the song 'God Of Oblique'. Here I can spot a lot more SyX-references, especially in the vocal department! I like!!!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 19:11:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-14, 16:53:18
NP: Thought Chamber - Silent Shore (on MySpace) ... I like!!!! *horns*

Angular Perceptions is an album about which one can say without a twinge:  This is a masterpiece !

I'm beginning to get into the lyrics. They're masterly too. Written by Michael Harris.

Tom, this is a must.

Steve, what do you say ?


NP  Magnum:  Les Mort Dansant  (on Storyteller)  (on repeat)

Yes, this is a classic, a very special song (not because the title is in French, Bups), a profound reflection about war, really makes you wonder ......

OK, Deenie, I'm getting into Magnum now  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-14, 20:44:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 19:11:34
Angular Perceptions is an album about which one can say without a twinge:  This is a masterpiece !
Tom, this is a must.
Steve, what do you say ?

Definitely a must from where I'm sitting.  I'd rate it up there with Riverside/Sieges Even/Sylvan/Beardfish as Best of (New) Breed.  Some great sounding bass-work on there, too.

NP: O.S.I. - Office of Strategic Influence.  The bonus disc at the moment, the one with the cover of 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun'  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 20:45:23
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic pt I

First spin. I've no idea what i will find inside of this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-07-14, 21:06:28
On the way home Abydos

NP Thought Chamber
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 21:31:45
NP  Enchant:  Break

I have their latest four albums. Ted's fine singing on Angular Perceptions inspired me to give Enchant some spins, so the next few days ....

I had problems with their latest Tug Of War (2003) - it lacked melody, and sounded a bit too much like some Blood, Sweat and Tears kinda smooth jazzy thingy - and now I read in some Amazon reviews by long-term Enchant fans that it had been rushed, and that Enchant had lost some inspiration lately, so I'v started this time with Break (1998). It does grip me, so  :)

Sieges Even and Marillion come to mind, also lyrically (strange, huh?), so we're talkin bout smooth elegant prog with topnotch musicianship and intelligent lyrics - and there's quite some melody and nice atmospheric synths on Break. Maybe Paxi for a change.

Anyone else here into Enchant ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 21:43:38
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 20:45:23
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic pt I

Beardfish seem to be getting popular in the Room. Can you guys give us a characterisation ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:12:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 21:43:38
Beardfish seem to be getting popular in the Room. Can you guys give us a characterisation ?

Nicky.

Not me. Not right now.

Still trying to decide what my thoughts are when it comes to Beardfish.

First reaction: it's strange.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:21:30
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:12:26
First reaction: it's strange.

Yes indeed.  But then I was brought up on strange, so I took to it like a duck to things that ducks like.  ;)

Difficult to draw comparisons in that it's not in the easy 'should suit fans of Dream Theater' mould beloved of Amazon reviewers.  A common comparison is Gentle Giant and I can see where folk are coming from, although all my GG stuff is vinyl and I can only just remember when I last played it.  Classic keyboard prog, but a bit zany as in Frank Zappa.  Some quote hints of Genesis, but that's not what first sprang into my mind - even though one track sounds very (I think?) 'For Absent Friends'-like.

I'm currently trying to get to grips with their earlier 'The Sane Day' which hasn't grabbed me in the fairly immediate way that SiT 1&2 did.  It's growing on me, though!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:25:10
Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's Day.

Not sure why I'm spinning this one so much of late.  It's not the greatest album in the world, but when I'm in the right mood I must admit I do enjoy it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:25:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:21:30
  It's growing on me, though!  *horns*


Hopefully not literally.  ;)

NP> Fish - 13th Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:35:51
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:25:20
Hopefully not literally.  ;)

Stevie Dischands  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:37:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 23:35:51
Stevie Dischands  ;D

Progsthetic limbs?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-15, 00:20:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 19:11:34

OK, Deenie, I'm getting into Magnum now  *horns*

Nicky.

I knew you'd come around. Paradise awaits... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-15, 10:20:43
NP: Marillion - Clutching At Straws

Still one of my favourite Marillion-albums of all time.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-07-15, 10:32:07
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Just finished The Shattered Room. ;) ;D
4.The Eyes Of Lara Moon

With that beautiful middle section + guitar solo. That's pure magic!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:44:28
I own that album too. Indeed, it's a great one. With 'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes' as an absolute highlight *horns*.

Yes, with a great guitar solo that you don't find on the studio version  8) We're talking about Asia Live in Mockba here.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-15, 10:20:43
NP: Marillion - Clutching At Straws

Still one of my favourite Marillion-albums of all time.

Indeed  8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-14, 21:31:45
Anyone else here into Enchant ?

Nicky.

I have their debut, A Blue Print of the World (double CD SE  8)) and their last two, Blink of an Eye and Tug of War and I like them all. Give TOW another try since it's a very good album : the opening, Sinking Sand is a killer with an incredible bass line ! I also have the Live at Last DVD. Great band, their only problem being a lack of diversity in the songwriting : the quality is always here but it's more or less the same pattern throughout an album. But being a SX fan, Nicky, that should not bother you  ;D

NP Dire Straits - Communiqué
     Fish - Return to Childhood
     Kansas - Two for the Show

Too bad nobody else is on Kansas here since IMHO they are were by far the best US prog band before Dream Theater came along. But I wo'nt try Ten times  ;D to convince you ...


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:38:53
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
Too bad nobody else is on Kansas here since IMHO they are were by far the best US prog band before Dream Theater came along. But I wo'nt try Ten times  ;D to convince you ...

I saw Kansas live in 2005 at the Arrow Rock Festival in Holland. Up to this day the only song of theirs I know is 'Dust In The Wind' but they were actually quite good. Still, I liked DT better that day (well, not only on that day hehe)... 8)

NP: Fish - 13th Star

I'm in a fishy mood today. ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 16:28:47
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
Give TOW another try since it's a very good album : the opening, Sinking Sand is a killer with an incredible bass line !

See, Bups, the problem I have with TOW is that it's the first two songs that I find so drab that I lose interest. But I will return to TOW. I just wanna do some of the other Enchant albums first. I remember hearing some good stuff later on on TOW.


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
But being a SyX fan, Nicky, that should not bother you  ;D

I don't agree at all. I find SyX very diverse and exciting all thru, particularly Paradise Lost. They're one of my fave groups.


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
Too bad nobody else is into Kansas here.

Wrong: I am, although they're too lite to be one of my fave groups.


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-07-15, 11:23:38
But I won't try Ten times  ;D to convince you ...

Well, some people need to have things spoonfed  :o ;D

I still insist that The Twilight Chronicles is in league with Contagion in all ways ... but OK, stubborn is stubborn (not me)  8)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:08:48
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-15, 00:20:24
Paradise awaits... :)

Do Magnum package and send the 72 virgins to fans ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:39:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:08:48
Do Magnum package and send the 72 virgins to fans ?  ;D

Nicky.

You'll have to grow a proper beard for that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:44:59
Contagion Max. my playlist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-15, 19:23:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:08:48
Do Magnum package and send the 72 virgins to fans ?  ;D

Nicky.

No, but you might catch a glimpse of a sixty year old bald guitar player with bad teeth and a beard...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-15, 19:24:36
GPS - Window to the soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 20:16:57
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:39:06
You'll have to grow a proper beard for that.

I should be drinkin nuff beer to get beered  ;D


NP  Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

Flibbabdeebibbobdoobabdeebob  *horns*

You may use this for scrabble, Mad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:13:35
Beardfish - The Sane Day.

Really getting into this one now.  Earlier today I played 'Sleeping in Traffic Part 1' and 'Sleeping in Traffic Part 2' which seemed to put me back in Beardfish mode - 'The Sane Day' now seems to be a natural with me despite getting off to a slow start.  Interestingly, I was playing Simon Says' 'Tardigrade' on the train home this evening, and was struck by just how much Simon Says have in common with Beardfish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:15:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-15, 18:08:48
Do Magnum package and send the 72 virgins to fans ?  ;D

They're a Birmingham band, I doubt if they could source the raw materials in that quantity.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:23:24
Funny. I'm also playing Beardfish though not A Sane Day.
The only album i've got is Sleeping In Traffic pt I so it's not very hard for all of you to guess what the album is that i'm playing right now.  ::)

;D

BTW: Who's going to be the lucky one who hits page 300?  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:26:15
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:23:24BTW: Who's going to be the lucky one who hits page 300?  :D

Well, we probably need a couple more posts.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:28:36
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:23:24
The only album i've got is Sleeping In Traffic pt I so it's not very hard for all of you to guess what the album is that i'm playing right now.  ::)

Has it clicked with you yet?  Or is it turning out to be not quite your cup of tea?


Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:23:24
BTW: Who's going to be the lucky one who hits page 300?  :D

Will there be a prize?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:33:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:28:36
Has it clicked with you yet?  Or is it turning out to be not quite your cup of tea?

I still haven't really decided what i think of it. I like it but it's weird.
It's more accessible then The Mars Volta which i really really really don't like.

The singer's voice sound like Steve Winwood btw.  :D


QuoteWill there be a prize?

Everlasting honour for about 99 pages and then the new conquer will arise.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 22:03:00
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:33:52
It's more accessible then The Mars Volta which i really really really don't like.

I was hugely into The Mars Volta a year or two back, and played Frances & Deloused to death.  But then the novelty seemed to wear off and I rarely play them these days...


Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:33:52
The singer's voice sound like Steve Winwood btw.  :D

Blimey, it's so long since I heard Steve Winwood that I can't honestly say I remember what he sounds like. :o  Another Beardfish comparison that's sprung to mind is Focus.  I'm not saying they sound like Focus as a whole, but there's certainly the odd moment that makes Focus pop into my mind.  No bad thing, as I like Focus.  8)

NP: Eric Clapton - Slowhand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-15, 22:57:47
IQ Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 00:12:27
Time for page 300?

Hmm... guess not..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 00:33:07
NP Pages 001 -> 299 on Progcast...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-16, 08:48:23
I'm on Great White - Back to the rhythm. A little unlikely blues rock in Casa Nyland this morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:06:17
Martin Orford Classical Music and Popular songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:37:01
Sieges Even - Paramount.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:42:34
Quote from: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 00:33:07
NP Pages 001 -> 299 on Progcast...

;D

NP> Neal Morse - The Door
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:43:27
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 00:12:27
Time for page 300?

Hmm... guess not..

Nah, not yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:04:01
Grey Lady Down - The Crime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:06:03
Therion gothic kabbalah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:39:01
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

Track: [02] Forsaken
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:49:42
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:39:01
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

A wise choice, Sir.  8)

NP: Sylvan - Encounters.  Awesome+
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:17:05
Royal Hunt - Collision course

Great White - Back to the rhythm

Chris Rea - Road to hell

Jon English - English history

Mr.Big - Actual size
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:18:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:49:42
A wise choice, Sir.  8)

NP: Sylvan - Encounters.  Awesome+


Same to you, mon ami.  ;D

NP> Pain Of Salvation - One Hour By The Concrete Lake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:19:58
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 20:39:01
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

Track: [02] Forsaken

It is weird but listening to Systematic Chaos makes me want to play Train of Thought   ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:28:22
Gazpacho - Night

and

Edenbridge - Shine

Wow... got to update my shoppinglist, cause this is goooooooooood!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:47:38
And Maddox wins the 300 Grand Prix...  8)

I bet myself a beer that he'd be the one to do it...  *horns*

Guess I'll just have to go and collect, eh...!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:02:19
I bet that I can drink a glass of beer. Gonna try it out now. The prize is a glass of beer ....  ;D


NP  Warrel Dane: Praises To The War Machine  *horns* *horns* *horns*

There's a video on YouTube where he tells a bit about each of the songs on Praises:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gWtl0mZPpQ

This guy is really over-the-top. He looks like there could be some Native American (Red Indian) in him.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:15:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:02:19
I bet that I can drink a glass of beer. Gonna try it out now. The prize is a glass of beer ....  ;D
Nicky.

So how was your first ever beer then Nicky..?  ;D

*edit* BTW - NP-> The Clash - The Singles

All together now - "Tommy Gun...."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:18:35
Quote from: gelert on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:15:02
So how was your first beer then Nicky..?  ;D

Almost as good as my second (which was on the house, almost like for free). And I expect my third to be even better  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:24:45
Galahad Empires never last.

Excellent title track
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:13:08
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:19:58
It is weird but listening to Systematic Chaos makes me want to play Train of Thought   ???

It's not just me, then!  ;D  To my ears, ToT is the definitive 'heavy' DT album.  The weird thing is that, as much as I love SC, if I play the bonus DVD the assorted clips always make the album proper seem a bit of a let-down - just a teeny bit.  I'm not sure why this is, but I've learned not to play the DVD before the album now.  :o

NP: Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:14:05
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 22:24:45
Galahad Empires never last.

Excellent title track

Excellent album, in fact.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-07-17, 11:41:42
NP: Sphere Of Souls - No Salvation

This is some great prog-metal from The Netherlands! Really like it!  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-17, 14:16:28
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:19:58
It is weird but listening to Systematic Chaos makes me want to play Train of Thought   ???

It does?! It makes me want to lay down in front of a more tangible sort of train...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-07-17, 14:46:52
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-17, 14:16:28
It does?! It makes me want to lay down in front of a more tangible sort of train...

Really ? Don't do it  :'(

NP Porcupine Tree - Trains   ;D

Edit : wait, I just saw that I am a Chancellor now  :-X   It's too much responsability for a French guy  ;D, I have to move to a less busy position as fast as possible. Let's say Prince for instance. BTW, I didn't find the complete listing in the H&S topic  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-17, 16:59:01
Nah, it doesn't, but the opportunity was impossible to resist!! :D

Systematic chaos is the latest one, right? -What little I have heard is more prone to bring hope than despair. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-17, 18:01:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:14:05
Excellent album, in fact.  *horns*


Yep you are not wrong.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-17, 18:03:31
Gothic Kabbalah in the car on the way home.

NP Demians Building an empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-17, 20:14:08
The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-17, 21:02:35
The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-17, 23:14:52
Tears for Fears - The Hurting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-18, 15:49:26
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-17, 16:59:01
Systematic chaos is the latest one, right? -What little I have heard is more prone to bring hope than despair. ;)

I notice very slight tremors on the surface, Deenie. Watch out, this could end with an earthquake !!!  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-07-18, 18:04:32
I know. It's frightful. The other day, I was lying on the couch, the TV was on, and here some chick wishes the latest DT video to be shown... and this pretty good song comes on... I couldn't get up. :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-18, 21:24:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-17, 23:14:52
Tears for Fears - The Hurting.



8)

NP> Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-18, 21:50:46
Bruce Dickinson - Tears Of The Dragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-18, 22:52:48
In the car Kansas left Overture

NP Savatage The wake of Magellan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-18, 22:54:17
Glass Tiger - Thin Red Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-07-18, 23:21:51
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-07-18, 18:04:32
I know. It's frightful. The other day, I was lying on the couch, the TV was on, and here some chick wishes the latest DT video to be shown... and this pretty good song comes on... I couldn't get up. :o

Which one would that be? Forsaken?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 00:59:21
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 08:56:07
Just finished: Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Part 2.  The 35 minute title track on this is utterly breathtaking, complete with a short Bee-Gees pastiche.  8)

Just started: Arena - Pepper's Ghost.  No comment needed.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-19, 09:47:50
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-07-18, 23:21:51
Which one would that be? Forsaken?

That's my guess too. Great video, very imaginative !


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 00:59:21
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic

Nice novelty, Mad  :)


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-18, 22:52:48
NP Savatage The wake of Magellan

What a story, huh  :o

That people can be sooo cynical  ???


NP  Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

I'm completely stuck on this one. These guys wanna compete with DT (positively).

Nobody but Deenie and me into Nevermore and Warrel Dane ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 12:22:44
Just finished: Christine Collister - The Dark Gift of Time.  Female folksie-ish vocalist - awesome voice.

Just started: Threshold - Hypothetical.  And another awesome voice.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:27:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 12:22:44
Just finished: Christine Collister - The Dark Gift of Time.  Female folksie-ish vocalist - awesome voice.



Didn't she do some work with Richard Thomson?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:28:45
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-18, 22:52:48

NP Savatage The wake of Magellan

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-19, 09:47:50

What a story, huh  :o

That people can be sooo cynical  ???


Nicky.


Indeed just finished reading it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:42:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-19, 09:47:50

NP  Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

I'm completely stuck on this one. These guys wanna compete with DT (positively).

Nobody but Deenie and me into Nevermore and Warrel Dane ?

Nicky.


No.

Watchtower was good but i never really understood Nevermore.

Maybe i'm getting old.  :-\ ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:57:10
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:42:36
No.

Watchtower was good but i never really understood Nevermore.

Maybe i'm getting old.  :-\ ;)

Given that you are 885 I'd say you already are old.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 14:39:06
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:57:10
Given that you are 885 I'd say you already are old.

;D

True.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 15:11:21
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:27:18
Didn't she do some work with Richard Thomson?

Yes, along with her collaborator Clive Gregson.  That was pretty much how I became aware of her in the first place.

NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost.  Second time today.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-19, 15:42:14
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-07-19, 13:42:36
No.

Watchtower was good but i never really understood Nevermore.

Maybe i'm getting old.  :-\ ;)

I think it's the opposite, Mad  ;)


NP  Warrel Dane:  Brother (on Praises To The War Machine)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 16:09:12
Symphony X - Paradise Lost.

At least once a day I like to play something soft, gentle and acoustic.

Perhaps that'll be later on... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 16:29:32
First play of Savatage Streets

Enjoying it tremendously Somewhere in time/Believe is awesome.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:07:22
Liquid Tension Experiment - Liquid Tension Experiment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:49:56
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-07-18, 23:21:51
Which one would that be? Forsaken?


-Paco

I don't know. But it made me decide to re-check out the album. Which I will, as a part of my "All DT albums reviews", that is coming up later on... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-07-19, 20:44:00
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:49:56
I don't know. But it made me decide to re-check out the album. Which I will, as a part of my "All DT albums reviews", that is coming up later on... ;)

Oh dear...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-07-19, 23:34:11
NP: Believe - Tumor

Great Polish band who remind me a lot of Riverside at times. One of my best discoveries this year.

8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-07-20, 00:34:50
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-07-19, 20:44:00
Oh dear...

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-20, 09:59:28
Deenie, just promise me that you give SC and TOT several spins. They're clearly the two most difficult DT-albums, and they deserve a proper study.

Man, the depth of these albums  *horns*

I'v already read tooo many reviews written by guys who have just scratched the surface.

And if you peddle the stupid on/off theory, then I'l send the demolition squad again and make sure that they finish the job this time  :o

You never revealed your hometown, but I know that you live next-door to the North Pole  ;D


NP  Nevermore

Havent been so gripped for a looong time  :) :) :)

BTW have you guys noticed that bands that are confident of their work tend to put the title song at the end of the album ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:00:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-20, 09:59:28
NP  Nevermore
Havent been so gripped for a looong time  :) :) :)

Got that one on order now, after your ravings.  If it's good enough for a fan of Ms Dion, then it's good enough for me!  ;) ;D ;D ;)

NP: Hawkwind - Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music.  Not the best of their Charisma years, IMHO, but worth a spin from time-to-time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:03:01
Helloween - Master of the rings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:03:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-07-19, 23:34:11
NP: Believe - Tumor
Great Polish band who remind me a lot of Riverside at times. One of my best discoveries this year.

I've been pondering a purchase, too, as I fancy checking out some more new Polish talent.  I went for Osada Vida first, however, but perhaps next time...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:52:58
Magnum - The River Sessions.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-07-20, 15:01:08
whoah! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 16:52:27
Galahad - Empires Never Last.

A favourite on my iPoop during the week, it's nice to let it out at the weekend so it can have a run round the room and get some exercise.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-20, 20:14:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:00:40
Got that one on order now, after your ravings.  If it's good enough for a fan of Ms Dion, then it's good enough for me!  ;) ;D ;D ;)

:P Stevie

Yeah, you're in for some bigtime excitement soon. I'm now inclined to say that we're talkin SC-(read top-)league here  *horns*

But be patient. This is very dense stuff. Took me over ten listens before I realised how ingenious TGE is.

Lookin forward to hear what you guys think of it.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 16:52:27
Galahad - Empires Never Last.

And what are they like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-21, 10:34:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 13:03:56
I've been pondering a purchase, too, as I fancy checking out some more new Polish talent.  I went for Osada Vida first, however, but perhaps next time...


What's Osada Vida like? I read something about them a long time ago but can't really remember what exactly! :D

NP: Dream Theater - The Number Of The Beast (Official Bootleg) *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-21, 18:02:04
NP  In Flames:  Come Clarity

These guys are BIG in Scandinavia, but seemingly among people a generation younger than me. I just don't find that there's much interesting going on (particularly right after Nevermore), it's basically rather simple music despite all the effort.

But I'l hear Disc 1 thru.

Anyone here into this group ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-21, 20:59:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-20, 16:52:27
Galahad - Empires Never Last.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-20, 20:14:37
And what are they like ?

Heavy-ish prog, or possibly prog-ish heavy.  Not prog-metal, but the kind of guitar-fueled prog that might be characterised by Arena – if you believe Arena to be prog.  ::)

The Arena comparison is useful.  They don't sound like an Arena copy, don't get me wrong, and I'm sure not a single person on this forum would ever mistake the two.  But there's enough common ground that I'd be reasonably confident that an Arena fan would have a better than average chance of thinking "I want that CD!" after hearing just a few tracks.  :)

Another handy parallel is the dirty guitar sound – very similar to Threshold in that respect.  But then the album is "engineered, co-produced, edited, mixed and mastered by Karl Groom" – the name rings a vague bell.  ;)

Of course it's down to the individual at the end of the day, but my recommendation would be to check it out as soon as humanly possible.  I think it's a cracking album, especially the opening track where the sweeping choral female vocals completely blew me away the first time I heard it.  After that it got better.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-21, 21:02:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-21, 10:34:56
What's Osada Vida like? I read something about them a long time ago but can't really remember what exactly! :D

Well I only got home and found it on the doormat an hour ago and it didn't sound quite how I expected, so it's not really fair to comment just yet.  But I will say that I'm not half way through it so far and have already ordered the other one listed on Amazon.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-07-21, 21:07:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-21, 18:02:04
NP  In Flames:  Come Clarity

These guys are BIG in Scandinavia, but seemingly among people a generation younger than me. I just don't find that there's much interesting going on (particularly right after Nevermore), it's basically rather simple music despite all the effort.

But I'l hear Disc 1 thru.

Anyone here into this group ?

Nicky.

No, but a friend of mine is.
It's basically trash metal or the likes, with some melody there. Sounds good in some places!
And the guy can actually sing, but most of the time he sounds like there's something in his throat he wants to get rid off.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-07-21, 21:50:04
Golden Earring - Twilight Zone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-07-21, 23:15:27
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.

I suspect this will be on many people's shortlists for best prog release of 2008.  Excellent, bl**dy excellent.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 19:43:35
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-22, 20:11:49
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 20:34:40
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-22, 20:11:49
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I really must procure some Shadow Gallery.  The only thing I own is their version of Yes 'Release Release' on a tribute CD, but that's pretty impressive.  *horns*

NP: Robert Cray - Strong Persuader.  Blues, not prog!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-22, 21:29:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 19:43:35
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry. 8)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-22, 20:11:49
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns* *horns* *horns*


Both about as good as the physics of music allows... Superb stuff, dudes!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 23:40:20
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-22, 21:29:04
Both about as good as the physics of music allows... Superb stuff, dudes!

I need Loud Things at the moment - the missus has taken over the TV and is playing her Cliff Richard DVDs with the sound cranked up.  I'm not sure if the manufacturers of LCD TVs considered how old leatherneck would look upscaled to fit the larger modern screen - there are things a man wasn't meant to see!  :o

NP: Nightwish - End of an Era.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-23, 08:32:15
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Again.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-23, 08:32:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 23:40:20

...there are things a man wasn't meant to see!  :o


:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 18:42:22
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-23, 08:32:15
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

I was sufficiently intrigued by what I heard online to order the album for a proper listen.  Hopefully tomorrow...  :)

NP: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor.  I must echo Nicky double-oh-ten's recommendation for this one - it's awesome.  If you like a bit of b*lls-to-the-wall metal with some clever bits thrown in then this is top class stuff.  Very intelligently put together and exceptionally well recorded. I've played it three times in the last 24 hours...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-23, 20:59:09
Yup:

NP  Nevermore:  TGE

But you gotta consider, Stevie, that not all the guys here have b*s of metal. There are also some marshmallows  ;D

Now next get Warrel Dane's Praises To The War Machine - also  *horns*

And on Sept 30 Jeff Loomis' Zero Order Phase is scheduled for release - that'l also be a bomb !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-23, 21:11:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 18:42:22
I was sufficiently intrigued by what I heard online to order the album for a proper listen.  Hopefully tomorrow...  :)


Good. I'm so curious what you guys think of it.

Heck, I even think that this could be my 'Ten' moment.  ;D

NP> Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-23, 21:51:05
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-23, 21:11:19
Heck, I even think that this could be my 'Ten' moment.  ;D

And what does that mean ?  ???


NP  Aghora:  Formless  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Also one of my fave groups (characterised them earlier in the Room).

Anyone else into Aghora ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 23:00:09
Just finished watching the Nightwish 'End of an Era' DVD, because I've been playing the CD version quite a bit in recent weeks.  *horns*

Now started on Pendragon - The Jewel Remastered, which I'm quite fond of.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-23, 23:35:49
Helloween - Keeper of the seven keys...The Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 23:59:40
Paatos - Timeloss.  Then I'm off to bed...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-07-24, 10:39:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 23:00:09
Just finished watching the Nightwish 'End of an Era' DVD, because I've been playing the CD version quite a bit in recent weeks.  *horns*

I like it too but I  prefer their first DVD, From Wishes to Eternity : less pyrotechnics, more raw music.

NP Nightwish - Oceanborn  Their only real speed metal album IMHO.

I have the "reloaded" version which means that are added to the original release not only Sleeping Sun but also another studio track plus a bunch of live tracks. So a lot to listen but not my fave from the band. Too much speed, not enough melody (but still more than most) female fronted metal bands  and Tara's voice sounds really too operatic at times. In this sub-genre, I would rather take Sonata Arctica's Silence or Ecliptica, for instance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2008-07-24, 13:55:28
Odin's Court - Deathanity a great Album  8)

http://www.myspace.com/odinscourt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-24, 16:29:59
NP  Dark Tranquillity:  Fiction

Excellent, similar to Opeth, but not as great imm, doesnt have as much variation and melody.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2008-07-24, 17:03:04
NP Neil Young / Like A Hurricane, on the radio. Great song, which I got to know by Heather Nova's excellent cover version. The cover version has better vocals, but it doesn't have the great guitars of the original.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:46:39
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2008-07-24, 17:03:04
NP Neil Young / Like A Hurricane, on the radio. Great song, which I got to know by Heather Nova's excellent cover version. The cover version has better vocals, but it doesn't have the great guitars of the original.

Indeed a classic track.

I bought Decade of the back of this one track.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:48:04
NP  Galahad Empires never last.

This is really growing on me an excellent mix of music.

Next Streets by Savatage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-24, 20:17:46
Each track, one by one, before finally sending them off...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-24, 20:51:48
Man - Be Good To Yourself at Least Once a Day  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 22:10:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-24, 20:51:48
Man - Be Good To Yourself at Least Once a Day  *horns*


Good idea

NP Greenslade by greenslade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-24, 23:21:16
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:46:39
I bought Decade of the back of this one track.

Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-24, 20:17:46
Each track, one by one, before finally sending them off...

???

Can't keep track of you guys  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-07-25, 00:32:35
He means he bought an album on the strength of this one song he's heard.

That is, unless he's a she. In which case nobody will ever understand anything.

I have just finished, since writing that, sending off all the songs that together will make up our upcoming album. They are now in cyberspace, on their way to mastering.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 06:34:27
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle.

Omigawdthisisfreakinawesome!!!!!!  I can't imagine life without Osada Vida, even though it was only a week ago.  ;)

Buy this.  Buy 'The Body Parts Party'.  Do it now.  Don't stop for breakfast or even to take a sh*t, just buy them.  You owe it to yourselves!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 10:19:34
Amasafeer - Slaves for Life.  Excellent stuff, in particular the sizzling guitar work on 'Wooden Staff'  *horns*

What with this and Osada Vida being new to me this week, I'm definitely in prog heaven.  8)  Could life get any better than this?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-25, 10:48:29
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2008-07-24, 13:55:28
Odin's Court - Deathanity a great Album  8)

http://www.myspace.com/odinscourt
Seems very interesting indeed.

NP Kansas - Audio-Visions

"We are together, Harmony will abound ..."   Hmm, a little too optimistic lyrics to say the least :-\ ... but a hell of a song   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2008-07-25, 10:52:34
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:46:39
Indeed a classic track [Like A Hurricane].

I bought Decade of the back of this one track.
I actually have nothing by Neil Young in my collection, is on my 'have to check it out sometime' list. Recommendations?

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:48:04
NP  Galahad Empires never last.

This is really growing on me an excellent mix of music.
My first real acquaintance with Galahad (besides reviews I had read) was when I saw them live last year together with Caamora. Blew me away, very powerful, quite heavy yet very melodic and innovative use of synths. Bought Sleepers at the gig which is great (lousy production though), should get Empires as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-25, 12:02:55
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=24454051 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 13:13:55
NP  Magnum:  Storyteller

I'm beginning to quite enjoy this album. Thanks for pressing, Deenie  :)  and nice to know that there's some intelligence north of Copenhagen  ::)  ;D

There's something distinctly English about this music, old chaps, which I as a back-up Englishman appreciate. In fact, Magnum are from Birmingham, which is my hometown, if any  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 14:03:47
Twelfth Night - XII.

I'm trying not to play Osada Vida albums continually.  In an effort to de-fad my listening today I'm digging out some oldies.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 14:11:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 13:13:55
There's something distinctly English about this music, old chaps, which I as a back-up Englishman appreciate. In fact, Magnum are from Birmingham, which is my hometown, if any  :-\

As a native of those parts myself, I've been fortunate enough to see Magnum a good number of times throughout their career - they always play a blinder  *horns*  But, whilst I accept that 'Storyteller' is a classic album and contains many of Magnum's classic tracks, I find I personally prefer versions to be found elsewhere. The double-live set 'The Last Dance' kicks serious bottom, for example, whilst 'Storyteller' always leaves me vaguely unsatisfied - sonically not musically.  Shades of Purple's Machine Head/Made in Japan here, perhaps?

On another note, Magnum seem to have a lot of war songs, almost one per album.  'Morts' is definitely my favourite, very emotional.  If it catches me in the right mood I can blub like a baby and don't care who knows it!  ;D

Top band.  Made in Birmingham.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 17:46:01
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2008-07-25, 10:52:34
I actually have nothing by Neil Young in my collection, is on my 'have to check it out sometime' list. Recommendations?
My first real acquaintance with Galahad (besides reviews I had read) was when I saw them live last year together with Caamora. Blew me away, very powerful, quite heavy yet very melodic and innovative use of synths. Bought Sleepers at the gig which is great (lousy production though), should get Empires as well.

I don't own much Neal Young stuff.

I've got after the goldrush (cliched I know) and Live Rust.

Empires is the only Galahad I own but I am keen to get more Empires is a very good cd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 17:55:47
NP Beardfish Sleeping in traffic pt I

This is a very interesting CD I am waiting to find out but I think Mrs Iggy will only like parts of it.

It is interesting to see the dividing line between what people like listening to and what they won't.

E.g. She won't entertain the idea of Dragonforce but loves Dream Theater and Led Zepellin.

She absolutely couldn't abide Yes until I dragged her along to a concert which until Arena came along was her favourite concert.

So I wait with baited breath to see if it will be allowed in the car.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 18:20:35
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 17:55:47
So I wait with baited breath to see if it will be allowed in the car.

I hope it works out OK.  I'd hate to think of her walking everywhere.  ;)

NP: Pendragon - Believe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 18:44:38
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 17:55:47
E.g. She won't entertain the idea of Dragonforce but loves Dream Theater and Led Zeppelin.

She absolutely couldn't abide Yes until I dragged her along to a concert which until Arena came along was her favourite concert.

That shows excellent discernment !

Stick to your woman, Iggy  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:03:56
NP  Ten :  Timeless  (on Babylon)

I have this song runnin round in my head the whole day while I'm clippin bushes.

It's basically a quite simple composition, but it has this Lydian tinge, which goes right to the core with me.

And then there's of course Gary's commanding singing.

As good as it is, I'd now like something else internally - so I gotta keep it on repeat for a while  ;D

"Timeless Inferno
Like the flames and acid rain of mortal sin
Timeless, Eternal
As the pain that carves its name upon my skin."

The mystique of Ten is really mysterious. Either you get it or not. I sure get it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:22:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 18:44:38
That shows excellent discernment !

Stick to your woman, Iggy  8)

Nicky.

Yep she is a great apart from the fact that she doesn't see the need for new cd's dropping on the doormat daily.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:23:28
NP Keeper of the seven Keys pt 1

After deenies efforts how could I not spin them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:26:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:03:56
I have this song runnin round in my head the whole day while I'm clippin bushes.

I didn't know beauticians specialised to that extent.  ;)

NP: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-25, 20:02:08
NP Keeper of the seven keys pt II.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:20:20
Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity

The whole day it was stuck in my head so i hád to play it.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:33:53
Pachelbel's Cannon 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:39:44
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:20:20
Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity
The whole day it was stuck in my head so i hád to play it.  :-\ ;D

Me too.  I've been getting the urge to play Mr Tate and his merry minstrels, eventually it dawned on me that it's because some parts of Amaseffer are very Queensrÿche like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:06:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-25, 13:13:55
NP  Magnum:  Storyteller

I'm beginning to quite enjoy this album. Thanks for pressing, Deenie  :)  and nice to know that there's some intelligence north of Copenhagen  ::)  ;D

There's something distinctly English about this music, old chaps, which I as a back-up Englishman appreciate. In fact, Magnum are from Birmingham, which is my hometown, if any  :-\

Nicky.

You're a BRUMMIE?!?!!! :D

No, no... be proud, laddie!! I'd love to say I was from the city of Magnum, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest (?)... and who else... SHY!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:20:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 14:11:37
As a native of those parts myself, I've been fortunate enough to see Magnum a good number of times throughout their career - they always play a blinder  *horns*  But, whilst I accept that 'Storyteller' is a classic album and contains many of Magnum's classic tracks, I find I personally prefer versions to be found elsewhere. The double-live set 'The Last Dance' kicks serious bottom, for example, whilst 'Storyteller' always leaves me vaguely unsatisfied - sonically not musically.  Shades of Purple's Machine Head/Made in Japan here, perhaps?

On another note, Magnum seem to have a lot of war songs, almost one per album.  'Morts' is definitely my favourite, very emotional.  If it catches me in the right mood I can blub like a baby and don't care who knows it!  ;D

Top band.  Made in Birmingham.  *horns*


I could never even begin to imagine what there is not to be satisfied about, but let's leave it at that. If there's anything, I don't wanna know. I love their sound. When you mention "The last dance", I think you should go for "Stronghold". It's the same concert, but with three more tracks, and the mixing is better.

Anyone checked out the 20th anniversary Wings of Heaven live double cd? -I have it, obviously, and it's Magnumificent!!! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:18:18
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:20:01
When you mention "The last dance", I think you should go for "Stronghold". It's the same concert, but with three more tracks, and the mixing is better.

I've settled down to almost always playing The Last Dance, I don't think Stronghold works as well for me.  To my ears, TLD comes the closest to being there so far.  8)


Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:20:01
Anyone checked out the 20th anniversary Wings of Heaven live double cd? -I have it, obviously, and it's Magnumificent!!! :D

Indeed it is.  8)  Ignoring the fact that they've now done around 1,067 live CDs ;) and that TLD is still my overall fave *horns* I still rushed home to hear it on release day, as excited as a kid at Christmas.   Top stuff.  *horns*

Top tip:  Any UK-based members wishing to build their Magnum collections should note that 'The Spirit' (another live set!) is currently a mere 2.98 GB pounds at Amazon.co.uk.  Talk about a bargain!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:22:39
IQ - Subterranea.

When in an IQ mood, I almost always play either 'Seventh House' or 'Dark Matter' because they seem to have some unknown quality that really makes them irresistible for me.  But Subterranea is a hauntingly beautiful album - when I play it I can't think how anything could be better.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:25:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:18:18
I've settled down to almost always playing The Last Dance, I don't think Stronghold works as well for me.  To my ears, TLD comes the closest to being there so far.  8)


Indeed it is.  8)  Ignoring the fact that they've now done around 1,067 live CDs ;) and that TLD is still my overall fave *horns* I still rushed home to hear it on release day, as excited as a kid at Christmas.   Top stuff.  *horns*

Top tip:  Any UK-based members wishing to build their Magnum collections should note that 'The Spirit' (another live set!) is currently a mere 2.98 GB pounds at Amazon.co.uk.  Talk about a bargain!  :)


Ta I'll take a look.

I saw them live in the early to mid eighties but haven't bought much recently.

One of my all time fav's is the lights burned out.

NP Nektar Recycled which I heard and ourchased on vinyl shortly after it was released.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:18:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:26:47
I didn't know beauticians specialised to that extent.  ;)

If only :-X


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-25, 19:26:47
NP: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.  *horns*

Was that deliberate, Stevie ?

Had it been ...ing, we'd be certain (oops, the far limit again)  ;D


NP  Manics:  The Holy Bible

Note: "holy" as in "divine"  ;D

She Is Suffering is a great song, but the other songs dont do much for me.

Usual question:  Anyone else into this band ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:23:56
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:33:53
Pachelbel's Cannon 8)

How far does it shoot, Appy ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:51:33
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:06:39
You're a BRUMMIE?!?!!! :D

Guesso, was born there and lived there the first 5-6 years, but I only started playin the piano after we had moved to Cop, so I didnt contribute much to the music scene in B'ham  ;D


Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 02:06:39
No, no... be proud, laddie!! I'd love to say I was from the city of Magnum, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest (?)... and who else... SHY!!!!

Magnum, yeah !  Sabbath & Priest  :-\

I would add City Boy. If you guys aint familiar with this band, then ya got some thrills waitin for ya. Very melodic, nice harmonies, intelligent lyrics, lots'o Brummie humor (that's the sorta city where you learn not to take things tooo seriously - aint that so, Stevie ? ).


NP  Magnum:  Breath Of Life

A significant improvement over the Manic Bible (and reminds me of my birth)  :D

Yup, didnt like it the first time, but now - pretty cool - just shows  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 11:03:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:18:18
... the fact that they've now done around 1,067 live CDs ...

No, Stevie, it's only 1,066, you counted TLD twice  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 11:07:36
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:20:20
Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity

Yeah, gotta get back to this topleague band. Got Tribe in waiting ...  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-25, 21:20:20
The whole day it was stuck in my head so i hád to play it.  :-\ ;D

Yup, Mad, all the joys of being proggie - bit tiring for everyone else tho. Ms Iggy's soon gotta buy a new doormat.  *horns*  or  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 11:17:34
NP  Queensrÿche:  Tribe   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Just the first few strokes - mmmmmm  :)

Eine schöne Tat(e)igkeit  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:05:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:18:18
I've settled down to almost always playing The Last Dance, I don't think Stronghold works as well for me.  To my ears, TLD comes the closest to being there so far.  8)

It does sound like it's not produced, and that's where I get a bit cold. It is very live, but the balance between the five guys is rarely if ever the same on a mixing desk tap as it is in the ears of the attending crowd. That's what I think Stronghold has got. But what is better than to enjoy an album? I'm the loser here.

The Last Dance had me in tears before I even heard it. "Magnum was..." it says in the booklet. I actually cried. Most important band in my life, and I hadn't seen them live, and here was the sonic proof of their last tour.

"The Spirit" is probably the highest quality live recording you'll ever hear from Magnum. It was in their big budget days. It is a tremendous bargain Steve has tipped you about.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:08:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 09:22:39
IQ - Subterranea.

When in an IQ mood, I almost always play either 'Seventh House' or 'Dark Matter' because they seem to have some unknown quality that really makes them irresistible for me.  But Subterranea is a hauntingly beautiful album - when I play it I can't think how anything could be better.  8)


Subterranea is magnificent. Coolest album they ever made. I also like 'Seventh house' a lot. 'Dark matter' has yet to grab me. I don't understand why, but it just doesn't.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:10:26
City Boy... Yup. I know them.

Great music - not so great name. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:44:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:18:02
Was that deliberate, Stevie ?

;D ;D Although I did realise there was a link, it was genuinely what I was listening to - I'm very Osada Vida at the moment.  If I'd have been playing 'Triangle' I don't suppose it would have helped.  ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:18:02
She Is Suffering is a great song, but the other songs dont do much for me.
Usual question:  Anyone else into this band ?

I've worked hard at liking the Manics over the years, but to no avail.  Nothing against them or their music, but they just don't float my boat.

NP: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.  Again!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:45:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 10:51:33
lots'o Brummie humor (that's the sorta city where you learn not to take things tooo seriously - aint that so, Stevie ? ).

Yes, you have to.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:52:31
EUROPE - Rock the night DVD

This is a collection of their videos, and a nice thing to have and to watch. To listen, however, is partly horrid, because the sound is warped!! Not much on the other tracks, but the show opener, The final countdown, is ruined for it. How is this possible, in 2004?!! >:(

But the DVD's got great bonus material. News features from Swedish TV that have me in stitches every time. My GOD, that pronounciation of the name JOEY. It's like IIIOOOIIII... Great tour report and great everything. Interviews...

But most important of all: Recordings from the place where it all started to take off: The Swedish "competition" or what to call it, where they won their first record contract. I've got a funny story about that one, but that'll have to wait until my EUROPE album by album review series! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 13:26:36
NP  Nevermore:  TGE   *horns* *horns* *horns*

On that magnificent note, Ms and I are leaving Malmö to visit gool'ol friends 1 1/2 hours up north.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 14:43:18
NP Van Der Graaf Generator / Trisector / Interference Patterns

These guys really rock, still!

Before this I played a load of the sound clips on Fish' website, both 13th Star as his back catalogue. Only have Vigil in my collection, next purchase was the then current Suits which I did not like and in the end got rid of, have left Fish aside since. But all this raving about 13th Star has made me curious, I may give Fish a try again.

Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:08:01
Subterranea is magnificent. Coolest album they ever made. I also like 'Seventh house' a lot. 'Dark matter' has yet to grab me. I don't understand why, but it just doesn't.

All three great albums, although my favourite is probably Ever. Dark Matter is a really great album, but it is a bit (too) derivative I think, with all those classic Genesis and Yes references and quotations thrown in. Especially Harvest Of Souls, cool track but it's really Supper's Ready meets Heart Of The Sunrise and some Gates Of Delirium with an IQ twist.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 11:07:36
Yeah, gotta get back to this topleague band [Queensrÿche]. Got Tribe in waiting ...  *horns*

Cool! Just been experiencing this whole Queensrÿche revival myself due to finally buying Mindcrime II, been playing the back catalogue as well as the new acquisition which I think is a solid effort.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 15:21:29
NP Anathema / A Simple Mistake [official website (http://www.anathema.ws/) download] ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 00:43:47
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 15:21:29
NP Anathema / A Simple Mistake [official website (http://www.anathema.ws/) download] ;)

Thanks for that, I've just downloaded them and am now going to have a listen!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 00:51:15
Just finished watching Queensrÿche's 'Live Evolution' DVD.  I love this, it's everything I think a concert DVD should be.  Excellent music, the band are really hot and Geoff Tate is singing his heart out - one of the all time great rock vocalists for my money.  Picture quality and camera-work are excellent, too, much better than the Nightwish 'End of an Era' DVD I was watching the other day.

One criticism, the set list is much diminished compared to the live CD counterpart.  Typically my fave track is one of the missing ones.  >:(

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-27, 09:56:47
Just finished Trilogy by ELP
NP Rush Live in Rio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:36:11
Gentle Giant - Octopus.

I've not heard GG for ages.  My vinyl copies were never unpacked (along with Greenslade and others in the same neck of the alphabet) after the last house move which was 11 years ago.  Knowing my lifestyle prior to that I'd put the 'last played' date at 15 years ago minimum, possibly even as far back as the late 70s/early 80s.  No wonder, then, that I can't remember much other than that I used to like them!  :o

Of course, as soon as I started listening to 'Octopus' it all came flooding back.  A yes!  a yay! and a wow! - I was back as a teenager listening to Alan Freeman's Saturday afternoon radio show, the centre of the prog universe as we knew it.  *horns*

So, I can see what is meant when Beardfish are compared to Gentle Giant.  There's an awful lot of GG influence in the music of the mighty Beardfish, so I guess I owe GG a big thank you for the good times I've had with their Swedish counterparts of late.  On the other hand, there's more to Beardfish than just GG.  As with much modern prog, things have progressed since the 70s and, particularly with recording technology, it shows.  Whilst some parts of GG sound as crisp and new as if they were recorded this morning, other parts sound particularly dated, albeit dated to an era I'm particularly fond of.

If you think your interests lie in this area of prog, it might be better to start with Beardfish and, if you like what you hear, trace the family tree another day.

Cracking album, though, I've played it twice since I got out of bed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 12:25:50
Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 15:04:05
Within Temptation - Mother Earth.

I loved 'The Heart of Everything' (at least when I was in the mood for EuroMetal-by-numbers) but 'Mother Earth' isn't gripping me.  Firstly there's a bit of new-age tweeness about it, as if I'd bought it with some scented candles from a craft fair, after finding it in the rack next to the whalesong CDs.  Secondly the metal element is all but airbrushed out.  If Disney did metal then I bet it would sound like this.

It's not bad as such, it's just not inspiring me at all.  Sharon's voice is excellent, especially when she flips into Kate Bush mode, but for me her sweetness and purity need to be countered by something heavier in the background.  I'll give it a couple more spins during the week, but I'm not hopeful...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 15:05:20
So now on to some...

Queensrÿche - Operation Mindcrime II.  Aaaaahhhhh - that's better!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 17:10:22
It's too hot to do any of the domestic chores, so I'm sitting here with a stack of prog and a bottle of brown ale.  8)

NP: Tinyfish - Tinyfish.  I like this one more and more as the weeks go by.  If I were a being critical I just might knock a point off for the slightly strained sound quality, but otherwise this kicks serious prog bottom.  A definite 'must' in my prog-pile today.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-27, 23:00:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 17:10:22
It's too hot to do any of the domestic chores, so I'm sitting here with a stack of prog and a bottle of brown ale.  8)

NP: Tinyfish - Tinyfish.  I like this one more and more as the weeks go by.  If I were a being critical I just might knock a point off for the slightly strained sound quality, but otherwise this kicks serious prog bottom.  A definite 'must' in my prog-pile today.  *horns*


While catching up on my filing.

Savatage - The wake of magellan.  This is really growing on me.

Tony Banks A curious feeling.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-07-28, 11:29:48
The Urbane - Glitter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-07-28, 13:42:44
Magenta - Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-28, 14:51:08
NP: Saga - God Knows

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-28, 15:27:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 17:10:22
NP: Tinyfish - Tinyfish

And what are they like ??? ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 17:10:22
It's too hot to do any of the domestic chores, so I'm sitting here with a stack of prog and a bottle of brown ale.  8)

Hey, great idea, Stevie. I'l follow suit (shorts). Got some nice cold 6% Danish beer in the fridge. (Didnt need much persuasion)  ;D


NP  Ten:  Babylon

Not as prog as Twilight, but just as terrific  :-[

OK, let's just be honest:  *horns*

If Teunis can pull it off here, then I can too  :D :)


"She is the devil, she's a Black Hearted Woman
I made her slender fingers cut like knives
For nothing tears a man apart like a woman
She'll shoot you dead, she needs no alibis."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-07-28, 19:04:17
Escapedia - War

Check it out:

http://printf.no/music/Space%20Time%20Matter%20War.mp3

Features LadyLau!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 14:00:57
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-29, 15:46:40
Ah, Steve, you're in an evil mood today... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-07-29, 15:50:25
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

Track: Paintbox  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-29, 18:20:20
NP  Gary Hughes:  Excalibur  (on Once And Future King, on repeat)

This one rocks like crazy, as good as the best Ten rockers  *horns*

We also got Damian singing his heart out, Arjen doing some "cinematic" keyboard stuff, Steve (McKenna, not Jones) driving with a very dramatic bass, and Chris delivers one of his wildest solos ever, so who could expect anything else.

Not every song is as catchy as this one on first spins, but let's see, we now know that Gary and Ten stuff g-r-o-w-s (no 'l' there, guys).

King is kinda Ten meets Caamora, except that King is more seperate songs, mainly rockers, and Caamora is more recitative.

One of the big surprises to me is the drummer Greg Morgan. He does some real exciting stuff on King. Anyone know him ?

Anyone else into this epos ?


"Upon a pagan land in darkness came
A black and heartless spawn of seed
A cruel and wretched plague
For in the mists of time a king lay slain
And left the vilest form of greed
With a crown to claim."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-29, 18:42:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 14:00:57
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black.

Hey, Stevie, you're fleet at the moment. You're already on your second Nevermore album. My guess is that they struck home  ;)

What's Neon like in comparison with Endeavor ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-29, 20:49:20
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: [01] The Door
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:06:29
Fear of a Blank Planet PT
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:30:49
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:06:29
Fear of a Blank Planet PT
*horns* *horns* *horns*

NP Saga / Trust / It's Your Life

This track is soooo catchy!! :P Saga is a bit of a guilty pleasure... I'm pleading guilty and expanding my Saga collection now which had previously been confined to their masterpiece Generation 13 and the live album Detours.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:50:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-28, 15:27:59
And what are they like ??? ;D

I thought I did a few words on Tinyfish in a previous posting, but perhaps I'm wrong.  Classic or traditional prog, mainly guitar driven - that doesn't mean 'heavy' or 'metal' by the way.  Can't think of an obvious band comparison as a point of reference, sorry!


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-29, 18:42:38
Hey, Stevie, you're fleet at the moment. You're already on your second Nevermore album. My guess is that they struck home  ;)
What's Neon like in comparison with Endeavor ?

Yes, I was hugely impressed by TGE and have gone for a second album to try and get a broader feel for the band.  Neon is a much older album, with a substantially higher metal content.  Not entirely walls-to-the-balls(!) metal all the way through, though, there are clues as to where the band would end up with Endeavor.  I'd say TGE is the one to recommend to people, as it's likely to slay 'em.  Neon is good, but there's a lot of good stuff out there.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:58:29
NP Radiohead / Bittersweet Distractors / The Trickster


Q: What is Bittersweet Distractors?

A: A highly recommended compilation of the essential Non-Album Tracks of Radiohead by and for fans of Radiohead, available for download at www.ateaseweb.com (http://www.ateaseweb.com) (Messageboard / Multimedia or http://www.ateaseweb.com/mb/index.php?showtopic=235038709&hl= (http://www.ateaseweb.com/mb/index.php?showtopic=235038709&hl=)). On Discs 1-3 you can find the B Sides in a well flowing order and on Discs 4-6 amazing performed and recorded Live Tracks. This effort is justified by the fact that many of these B sides and rarities are simply no longer available on regular releases (the EP's My Iron Lung, Airbag/How Am I Driving and Com Lag that are available only adress this material partially) and does not alter the fact that bands should of course be supported by buying their albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:58:45
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:30:49
NP Saga / Trust / It's Your Life
This track is soooo catchy!! :P

I think you've hit the nail on the head there.  If I were to choose one word to typify Saga then it would have to be 'catchy'  *horns*

I haven't got all of their albums, by any means, but of the ones I do have I'd probably rate the following as the most catchy personally: Behaviour. Worlds Apart. House of Cards. Wildest Dreams.  I could pick more, of course; sticking with 'Trust' the opener 'That's as Far as I'll Go' always has me singing along pretty rapidly.  8)

The other thing that always leaves me gobsmacked by Saga is some of the guitar solos.  Not always in-yer-face, but immaculately put together and tastily executed.  Slick.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:00:03
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: [04] The Conclusion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:06:14
Just finished: Queensrÿche - Q2K, my fave Queensrÿche album by a large margin these days.

Once upon a time I was of the opinion that the world pretty much ended after Mindcrime & Empire, with the possible exception of 'Disconnected' on 'Promised Lands' which showed, erm, promise.  But one day, listening to Live Evolution whilst wedged in a train on the way back from London, it dawned on me that the tracks I was most enjoying were the later period ones.  Q2K ones, to be exact.  8)

A note-perfect album, to my ears, nothing could be improved.  Especially Falling Down and Sacred Ground as an opening pair, yum!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:08:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 21:58:45
I think you've hit the nail on the head there.  If I were to choose one word to typify Saga then it would have to be 'catchy'  *horns*

I haven't got all of their albums, by any means, but of the ones I do have I'd probably rate the following as the most catchy personally: Behaviour. Worlds Apart. House of Cards. Wildest Dreams.  I could pick more, of course; sticking with 'Trust' the opener 'That's as Far as I'll Go' always has me singing along pretty rapidly.  8)

The other thing that always leaves me gobsmacked by Saga is some of the guitar solos.  Not always in-yer-face, but immaculately put together and tastily executed.  Slick.  *horns*


Yeah Saga is catchy isn't it! The track Wind Him Up was my first acquaintance with them and still love it. Great hook lines and choruses, the punchy guitars, the great keyboards and most of all the interplay between guitars and keys, that is really their trademark and is so well done. I've been reading up on them on the internet and understood that the period of their first five albums and from Full Circle onwards are considered their best, with a meandering period of varying quality in between. So there's lots to explore and obtain :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:12:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:06:14
Just finished: Queensrÿche - Q2K, my fave Queensrÿche album by a large margin these days.

Once upon a time I was of the opinion that the world pretty much ended after Mindcrime & Empire, with the possible exception of 'Disconnected' on 'Promised Lands' which showed, erm, promise.  But one day, listening to Live Evolution whilst wedged in a train on the way back from London, it dawned on me that the tracks I was most enjoying were the later period ones.  Q2K ones, to be exact.  8)

A note-perfect album, to my ears, nothing could be improved.  Especially Falling Down and Sacred Ground as an opening pair, yum!!  *horns*


Interesting view which is not shared by many Queensrÿche fans! I don't think Q2K is their best, but it's really good and too much criticised. I put it on quite often. My fave is still Promised Land though, that's where I started with Queensrÿche.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:18:48
Now playing: Liquid Trio Experiment - Spontaneous Combustion.

If I remember correctly (and I can't be *rsed to check) a couple of 'reviews' on Amazon UK gave this CD one star.  I think some perspective is required here.  There's a whole load of mind-numbing, bowel-loosening, tedious chart-drivel out there that routinely gets more than one star.  Are these chimps trying to tell me that this Portnoy/Levin/Rudess outiing is markedly inferior to, for example, James Blunt or McFly?  I'd suggest a grip needs to be got!  ;)

Straight tapes of studio jams, this album doesn't claim to be anything approaching a finely-honed finished product - start with 'Liquid Tension Experiment' or 'Liquid Tension Experiment 2' for that.  But jams or not, this material is better than around 75% of the stuff in my collection.  If you're interested in top-flight musicians at play, then this is a contender, a lot of it makes my hairs stand on end.  Finding them takes long enough, these days, yet alone getting them to stand up.  ;)

Some of the jazzy bits are awesome.  Other bits are just the job if I've been playing King Crimson.  I lurrrrrrve this CD!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-29, 22:49:22
It is interesting and heartening to see modern day Queensrÿche being appreciated. I for one loathe it and wonder what on earth happened to their heads. From being arguably the best on the planet, they took a plunge not paralleled by even the most fearless skydiver.

Saga, yep, I got all their albums. The only one not worth the money is "Pleasure and the pain". Do the Detours album instead, you'll get a live version of the best track off the album, and the live version is much better, too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-29, 23:27:37
NP  Shapeshifter  (on Once And Future King, on repeat)

Another of the catchy rockers. Here it's Irene Jansen, Floor's younger sister, who sings (Morgana, recorded by Arjen in his studio btw). She's an amazing singer, man, what control and power  *horns*


"Trick of the light
Shapeshifter
Thief in the night
behind a lovers disguise."

All these eeevil women  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 06:04:59
Just about to step out into the dark accompanied by...

Nightwish - Dark Passion Play  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-30, 10:25:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 06:04:59
Just about to step out into the dark accompanied by...

Nightwish - Dark Passion Play  *horns*


The Poet and the Pendulum is indeed a good way to start a day   8)

NP Within Temptation - Mother Earth

Mmm   ::) Don't know what to think of it. Gentle ? Insipid ? Brilliant ? This will need further listens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-30, 16:15:32
NP Nightwish - Ghost Love Score

You said epic ?   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 18:32:40
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-30, 10:25:42
NP Within Temptation - Mother Earth
Mmm   ::) Don't know what to think of it. Gentle ? Insipid ? Brilliant ? This will need further listens.

Having spun the thing 5 times myself so far, it's still not happening for me.  If all else fails, I'm sure it'll make a smashing Christmas present for my mother.  ;D

NP: Pendragon - The World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-30, 19:44:34
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:32:11
Satellite - Evening Dreams.  The CD at the moment *horns*  The DVD will have to wait until the weekend. :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:40:47
Saga - Chapters Live

Track: [02] Don't Be Late
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:42:06
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-30, 19:44:34
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:32:11
Satellite - Evening Dreams.  The CD at the moment *horns*  The DVD will have to wait until the weekend. :(

*horns* I thought it couldn't get better than Moonshine by Collage (and Safe indeed though good didn't match up), but A Street... was even better! Evening Games and Into The Night still have to be purchased, urgently!

NP Radiohead B sides again

Before that: Dream Theater / Systematic Chaos. Acquired it only very recently, love it! *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:40:47
Saga - Chapters Live

Track: [02] Don't Be Late

Excellent choice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-30, 22:35:27
DVD of Galahad Live in Poland (where else  ;D)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-30, 22:56:51
Stratovarius - Visions

Well produced, well performed and at times well written, bar the lyrics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-30, 23:22:04
NP  King For A Day  (on Once And Future King, on repeat)

With all these repeats, I'm moving veeery slowly thru this album  ;D

But I dont mind that:  There's so little music that really grips me, so when some does, I just float around in prog heaven.

On this song we got Bob Catley (any of you guys heard (of) him ?  ;D ) singing Merlin's character.

This guy is awesome. He's become one of my alltime fave singers (not cause he's a Brummie). He has sooo much expression in his singing - man, it's overwhelming - also on this song. And so unique; nobody sings like him.

I actually didnt know that Merlin considered Jesus a wimp, and that he worked hard to reinstate the old pagan gods. Hm !!!  Till now I thought that he was a great guy, but this changes things.

Oh, and btw, this piece rocks too  *horns*


"If I was king for a day
This land would burn in the mystical flames
Born through the fire
The Old Gods would reign
If I was king for a day."

I think that it shines thru that I consider this album a masterpiece, so dont ask  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-31, 11:48:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-30, 23:22:04
On this song we got Bob Catley (any of you guys heard (of) him ?  ;D ) singing Merlin's character.

This guy is awesome. He's become one of my alltime fave singers (not cause he's a Brummie). He has sooo much expression in his singing - man, it's overwhelming - also on this song. And so unique; nobody sings like him.

Now that is as spot on as humanly possible. Well put, to say the least.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-07-31, 11:56:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 21:32:11
Satellite - Evening Dreams.  The CD at the moment *horns*  The DVD will have to wait until the weekend. :(
It's worth the wait, it's great  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-07-31, 19:04:22
Faith No More - King for A Day...Fool for a Lifetime

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-31, 22:12:27
Just finished: Honeycrack - Prozaic.  Bouncing, high-spirited, sing-a-long rock of the first order.  Very similar to The Wildhearts.  8)

Prior to that: Dr. Feelgood - Be Seein You.  Genuine R&B.  8)

Just started: Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant. Now playing for the third time today, this really is rather good for something of it's age.  I did intend to replace my vinyl GG, but was curious about this one as I'd never heard it as far as I was aware.  Curious how some of the vocals sound like 10cc.

Given up on: Within Temptation - Mother Earth.  It's very rare that I don't find something of worth in an album I buy, but this one just doesn't connect.  I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the music (feel free to sing it's praises if it's just your thing) but for me it completely passes me by.  I think it's mainly down to the uninspired and lacklustre recording quality.  The orchestra sound like a bad sample, the band sound as if they're in the next room and the drums don't sound like any drums I've ever heard, even if they were in the next room with the rest of the band.  They sound like they've been 'imagined' by someone who has never heard drums in their life.  A small child, perhaps, or a record company executive.  ;)  Mp3s removed from iPod, CD filed away in the 'to be dusted every spring' section.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-07-31, 22:38:03
NP  Deadsoul Tribe:  The Dead Word  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I also have this Tool-DST vein. They're both faves with me.

Requires a lot of patience, just so you know  :)

Anyone else into this group ?


Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-31, 11:48:55
Now that is as spot on as humanly possible. Well put, to say the least.

Thanks, Deenie.

It was actually Pusle's opinion, so it was a Catley verdict  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 10:16:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-31, 22:12:27
Given up on: Within Temptation - Mother Earth.  It's very rare that I don't find something of worth in an album I buy, but this one just doesn't connect.

I haven't given up so far but I am not impressed. One think is (almost) for sure, I don't like the opener and I am not found of Sharon's voice neither.

 
QuoteMp3s removed from iPod, CD filed away in the 'to be dusted every spring' section.  :(

You should try to sell those CD's on the web, Steve, not to make money but to make a potential buyer happy to find them, especially if they are rather rare. I, myself, have a copy of the limited special edition (bigger format including a poster) of Pallas The Sentinel on sale waiting for a fan ...  :)

NP IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 12:42:25
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 10:16:21
I haven't given up so far but I am not impressed. One think is (almost) for sure, I don't like the opener and I am not found of Sharon's voice neither.

 
You should try to sell those CD's on the web, Steve, not to make money but to make a potential buyer happy to find them, especially if they are rather rare. I, myself, have a copy of the limited special edition (bigger format including a poster) of Pallas The Sentinel on sale waiting for a fan ...  :)

NP IQ - The Seventh House

Very tempting.

Np Wintersun Wintersun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 12:56:06
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 10:16:21
I haven't given up so far but I am not impressed. One think is (almost) for sure, I don't like the opener and I am not found of Sharon's voice neither.

Personally I love her voice, just don't find this particular album interesting.  'Heart of Everything' gets regular plays here.  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 10:16:21
You should try to sell those CD's on the web, Steve, not to make money but to make a potential buyer happy to find them, especially if they are rather rare. I, myself, have a copy of the limited special edition (bigger format including a poster) of Pallas The Sentinel on sale waiting for a fan ...  :)

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!  Sell CDs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to lie down in a darkened room until I feel better!  ;)

Seriously, it's not something I ever do as quite often I've found the album I didn't understand five years ago is suddenly The Best Thing Ever Released when I dig it out again.  Also, if I'm honest, I just can't be bothered.  With the Government over here having closed down an awful lot of post offices, the cost of a journey to one of the remaining establishments makes it not worth the effort for low-price, easily available items such as Mother Earth.

NP: Heart - Dog & Butterfly.  Awesome album by the pre-MTV version of the band.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:36:04
Shadow Gallery Room V.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:41:59
Ahhh... great choice.

@Nicky: Dead Soul Tribe is a must. Listen to "Once" and weep for Buddy Lackey of Psychotic Waltz who turned into Devon Graves, and the band Dead Soul Tribe. There is a story behind it all, apparent in lyrics and song if you've followed this man. One cannot lose more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 14:29:35
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.

I've kept quiet when playing Osada Vida and Amassefer over the last week, lest I bore you all to death.  But I'm still obsessed!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 14:36:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 14:29:35
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.

I've kept quiet when playing Osada Vida and Amassefer over the last week, lest I bore you all to death.  But I'm still obsessed!  *horns*


One of the best feelings ever being obsessed by new music.

Yay for new music

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 15:32:44
Heavy Metal Kids - Kitsch.

An interesting 1970s period piece, although probably not to die for.  Yay for period pieces!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 15:35:53
NP Osada Vida The body parts  If you can't beat them join them.

Played it last night on the way home from the pub but didn't remember it  ;D

so playing it again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 15:47:07
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 15:35:53
Played it last night on the way home from the pub but didn't remember it  ;D

Good man, you'll go far.  (Although not necessarily in a straight line)

Just kicking off Blue Öyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening. I much prefer 'On Your Feet or On Your Knees' for BOC live, but feel obliged to play Enchanted from time-to-time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:01:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 15:47:07
Good man, you'll go far.  (Although not necessarily in a straight line)

Just kicking off Blue Öyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening. I much prefer 'On Your Feet or On Your Knees' for BOC live, but feel obliged to play Enchanted from time-to-time.

Straight lines were definitely an issue as was trying to find my mobile at 2:50 this morning it's amazing how many things you can fll over in a bedroom when trying to be really quiet.  ;D

NP Demians Building an Empire (which will never last according to Galahad)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:42:36
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:33:11
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:42:36
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)


Nice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:38:41
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist & Yell.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:01:55
NP Steve Lukather - Candyman   *horns*

Couldn't go and see him on stage during this summer's tour but I read on different French forums that he was really in a bad physical shape.  Too much alcohol and drugs. It's not a new problem for him but it seems to have dramatically increased lately. So it makes me sad  :(

Wish he gets better and comes back to Europe next year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:44:03
Howard Jones - Hide And Seek  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 20:04:15
NP  Nevermore:  Dead Heart In A Dead World  *horns* *horns*  *horns*

Whew, this is formidable stuff !!!

I'm being drawn evermore into Nevermore heaven - mmmmmmmmmmmm  :)


Before:  Arch Enemy:  Rise Of The Tyrant

Promising. Swedish metal with a female growler/shouter, Angela Gossow from Germany. Some awesome guitar playing by the Amott brothers.

Not Nevermore or Opeth league, but far better than Dragonforce. (The latter seem to me to be playing and singing clichés, except they play'm so fast that you don't notice they're clichés - except me, I do  ;D )


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:36:04
Shadow Gallery Room V.

Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:41:59
Ahhh... great choice.

Yup, great album for sure, one of my faves  *horns*


Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:41:59
@Nicky: Dead Soul Tribe is a must. Listen to "Once" and weep for Buddy Lackey of Psychotic Waltz who turned into Devon Graves, and the band Dead Soul Tribe. There is a story behind it all, apparent in lyrics and song if you've followed this man. One cannot lose more.

Interesting, Deenie, and a bit cryptic. I dont get whether you consider DST great, or whether you think they dont live up to PW standards.

And where do you find Once ? 

Maybe you can write a bit more about "the story" ?  How about starting a new topic on DST ?  They certainly merit their own topic in the Room.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-08-01, 20:16:07
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:01:55
NP Steve Lukather - Candyman   *horns*
Too much alcohol and drugs.

Alcohol is not new, but drugs again? Are you sure? He has a beautiful wife and a baby, younger than 1 year. I would be shocked.

Earlier today I played:
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery

np: Peter Gee - A Vision of Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 20:59:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 20:04:15

Before:  Arch Enemy:  Rise Of The Tyrant


Did you know that she also sings a bit on the Amaseffer album, Slaves For Life?  ;D

NP> Actually, it's now watching:

Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura and Beyond DVD

Amazing. This band that is playing with him is extremely good.  8)
I was watching it with my son by the way.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:24:03
OK, Mad, I'l spill it out now: I did play the Amaseffer songs on MySpace several times. The lyrics and music did sound interesting, but I didnt like Mats Leven's singing. My main problem with him is that he has too much of a foreign accent, and it's not a charming accent ala e.g. Maurice Chevalier.

But I promise to give'm some more spins. Just give me some time to dig into my Nevermore albums beforehand. (I can't concentrate on anything else at the moment  ;D )

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:35:20
Strapps - Live at the Rainbow 1977.

Strapps were a 70s band who now seem most famous for a) supporting the Ian Gillan Band back in the day and b) losing their drummer (Mick Underwood) to Gillan later on.

To me they're most famous for c) being f*****g excellent.  I always thought they sounded like a rockier version of Sparks.  A great shame that so little material has appeared on CD so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 23:12:04
Just watched Arena Caught in the act.

Most excellent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 23:15:17
NP Galahad Empires never last.

I love this
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 00:14:01
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 23:12:04
Just watched Arena Caught in the act.
Most excellent

Seems to be video night!  *horns*

Just watched Satellite - Evening Dreams.  Utterly, utterly phenomenal performance by some real top flight musicians - left me breathless.  The video side of things, perhaps, doesn't quite match up to the music - just how many shots of the back of the drummer's head do I actually need in one lifetime?  But overall, a very definite yay!  ;D

Also watched the freebie DVD that came with Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry.  More accurately, I fast forwarded through most of it, as it's mainly grainy amateur footage with muffled sound.  But as part of a bundle it's a worthwhile addition to the collection, a useful record of an age when men weren't afraid to wear poodles on their heads.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-02, 00:56:09
Nor were they afraid of making delightful music based around properly superb songs.

@Nicky: I'll let you make the journey. You are quite capable, and will benefit so much more from doing it than having it served.

Then, also, is the time issue. I guess by the time I've done my Europe, my GG and my whatwasit on here, you're all the way through PW turns DST. Read the booklets, and make sure you check out Buddy Lackey - The strange mind of..., while you're at it. For you, it'll be worth it.

One day I was sinking
and I couldn't reach the shore
and you looked down to me with a smile

You said, drowning angels make
pretty circles in the lake
and I'd rather see you struggle for a while

I can not get my head around the fact that mere humans can produce writing as stellar as that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 08:13:18
Dream Theater - Score.  *horns*

A Dream Theater live set - that's most of my weekend spoken for!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-08-02, 09:03:26
Blind Ego - Mirror  *horns*

3. Break You
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-02, 09:45:09
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound

I'm in a nostalgic mood today.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 10:46:57
Sieges Even - Playgrounds.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-08-02, 10:59:03
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-08-01, 20:16:07
Alcohol is not new, but drugs again? Are you sure? He has a beautiful wife and a baby, younger than 1 year. I would be shocked.

Hi Teunis,

Read it but didn't see it by myself. So I hope it's wrong. But on the videos of recent interviews that you can't find on Youtube, he doesn't look good. I guess his decision to end Toto must be a burden some days but I feel that his main problem is that he suffers (and will always do) from the lack of recognition of musical press and business. And, ho, yes, he is 50 now ...

On a more happy note, watching and listening to this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKzo2jWQIc

Someone else is watching this series ? I find it funny and refreshing. PH, they are about your age ?   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-02, 12:35:50
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-02, 00:56:09
Read the booklets, and make sure you check out Buddy Lackey - The strange mind of..., while you're at it. For you, it'll be worth it.

I already know enough about Buddy aka Devon, DST, and PW to be certain that he's one of the great geniuses of rock  *horns*

I also like Adel Moustafa's drumming a lot. He's one of my fave drummers. What is your opinion, Deenie ?


NP  Nevermore:  Dreaming Neon Black  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nevermore and DT are imm the two top bands of prog metal  8)

I'm sure that you guys would agree (at least, partly) if you made just as much of an effort with N as with DT  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-08-02, 14:28:23
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-08-02, 10:59:03
Read it but didn't see it by myself. So I hope it's wrong. But on the videos of recent interviews that you can't find on Youtube, he doesn't look good. I guess his decision to end Toto must be a burden some days but I feel that his main problem is that he suffers (and will always do) from the lack of recognition of musical press and business. And, ho, yes, he is 50 now ...
Well, let's take it as a rumour and not as news. Some people talk to much. And I'm sure his wife will hold him under her thumb while he is home  ;D ;).

np: Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 16:04:42
This afternoon's 'music to do domestic chores to'  :D

Just finished Collage - Moonshine.  I've never been hugely into Collage.  I think they're pretty good, but they never grabbed me in quite the same way as Satellite do. So I'm giving them another go, but I think it's still Satellite for me.  *horns*

Just started Shadow Gallery - Room V.  Sounds excellent so far!  The problem is that if I think it's too good I'm going to want to buy the 2 disc version... ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-08-02, 17:50:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 16:04:42

Just started Shadow Gallery - Room V.  Sounds excellent so far!  The problem is that if I think it's too good I'm going to want to buy the 2 disc version... ::)

8)  At first listen, I remember finding it excellent too  *horns* ... but it didn't grow on me as much as expected  afterwards  :(   I listened to it again yesterday (well, only disc one, I keep the second for tonight ;D) and it is very good indeed. The ballad Comfort Me is a killer !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-08-02, 19:57:58
Darwin's Radio - Eyes Of The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 21:41:35
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-08-02, 17:50:45
At first listen, I remember finding it excellent too  *horns* ... but it didn't grow on me as much as expected  afterwards  :( 

I shall have to see how it goes.  I've played it once so far and it sounded superb, but then everything I played this afternoon sounded superb.  Lovely sunny day, pottering in the garden with my iPrune iPod and all is right in the world.  Happiness is a neatly trimmed bush, as I'm sure Nicky will confirm.  ;)

NP: Strapps - Strapps.  1976 debut album - excellent!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-02, 21:43:34
Rush - 2112
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-02, 23:45:52
IQ - Subterranea

Track: [02] Provider

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-03, 00:39:20
Genesis - Live Over Europe

Track: [02] Turn It On Again

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 08:30:59
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos.  Just coming to an end, actually, then it's decision time again!  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 09:13:59
Fish - 13th Star.

And yes, I have got the 2 disc version, before some b*gg*r tries to ruin my day!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 10:24:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 21:41:35
Happiness is a neatly trimmed bush, as I'm sure Nicky will confirm.  ;)

Yeah, but there gotta be some openings too  ;D


NP  Nevermore:  Dreaming Neon Black

This one grips me as much as Endeavor. I also noticed that several N-fans have Neon as fave. There are differences, but I don't wanna try to put'm in words yet. Some of Neon sounds quite Opeth-like. What's your impression, Stevie ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 11:30:39
Nevermore need a rest  ;D

so now I'v been checking out some groups on MySpace, and here's my p.t. opinion:


Amaseffer:  Slaves For Life  -  intriguing oriental atmospheres, fine musicianship, still don't like the main singing much, not on the verge to buy the album

Galahad:  Empires Never Last  -  more to my taste, they remind me of Pallas, altho not quite as dynamic, got the album on my SL

Signs Of One:  Innerlands  (group based in Quebec, our fellow roomie Tristelune is the drummer)  -  many interesting unusual ideas, but they gotta work a lot harder to get'm together and make something gripping

Tinyfish:  Tinyfish  -  too laid back for my taste, remind me of H-Marillion, excellent musicians


So guys, let me hear to what extent you agree  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:53:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 10:24:17
This one grips me as much as Endeavor. I also noticed that several N-fans have Neon as fave. There are differences, but I don't wanna try to put'm in words yet. Some of Neon sounds quite Opeth-like. What's your impression, Stevie ?

Pretty much the same as in my previous comment about it.  Although I've played it more now and know it better, it's still more 'metal' than TGE. I like it a lot, but whilst I'd buy anything that sounds like TGE, I'll probably only buy a representative selection of ones that sound like Neon.  So, if you've got any tips after your listening, just let me know.  8)

NP: Magnum - Marauder.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 13:02:35
NP  Nevermore:  Self-titled  *horns*

WOW, what a way to start !  (A bit misleading, as they had a solid background in Sanctuary.) Not everything is great here, but it does already smack of Endeavor.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 17:31:50
Sieges Even - Playgrounds.

Perhaps not the greatest live album ever, but still mighty fine.  Excellent band, excellent music, excellent performance.  Sound quality lets it down a bit - a horrible fizzy cymbal sound was p*ss*ng me off within two minutes of hearing it for the first time.  Some awesome bass guitar on there, and a whole two tracks from 'A Sense of Change' which I wasn't expecting given it was the Paramount tour.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:05:24
Nevermore This godless endeavor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:34:44
The Reasoning - Awakening.

This was one of my top ten albums of 2007.  Mind you, I think I only bought around ten albums last year!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:44:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:34:44
The Reasoning - Awakening.

This was one of my top ten albums of 2007.  Mind you, I think I only bought around ten albums last year!  :o


I find that very hard to believe or is that why you've gone mad this year   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:56:49
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:05:24
Nevermore This godless endeavor

Nice, Iggy. I'm curious to hear what you think of it. But give it some spins first.

I find that the most mind-boggling track on Endeavor is the last, the title song. Whew  *horns*


NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon

Already sounds great on first listen, and seems like a real grower. Similar to Blind Guardian, but better imo (altho I also have to give BG some more spins).

It's not the celebrated Matt Barlow singing on this album, but Tim "Ripper" Owens is excellent too.

Edit: It's so good that I'm playing it a second time in a row despite having so many other new interesting albums. There's a lot more here than BG have to offer.

Anyone else into Iced Earth ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:07:20
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:44:30
I find that very hard to believe

Darth Vadar voice: "I find your lack of faith disturbing"  ;D


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:44:30
or is that why you've gone mad this year   ;D

Yup.  Pretty much.  Actually, having checked, I bought 15 albums in 2007 - quality rather than quantity.  Included were Marillion/Somewhere, Fish/13 and the mighty Porcupine Tree/FoaBP.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:21:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:07:20
Darth Vadar voice: "I find your lack of faith disturbing"  ;D


Yup.  Pretty much.  Actually, having checked, I bought 15 albums in 2007 - quality rather than quantity.  Included were Marillion/Somewhere, Fish/13 and the mighty Porcupine Tree/FoaBP.  8)


Cool. I must say my buying increased hugely after joining some forums.   ;D

Now playing Wintersun Wintersun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:22:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 18:56:49
Nice, Iggy. I'm curious to hear what you think of it. But give it some spins first.

I find that the most mind-boggling track on Endeavor is the last, the title song. Whew  *horns*


Nicky.

I will play it more but sounds good so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:29:23
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:21:18
I must say my buying increased hugely after joining some forums.   ;D

Can't have been the Room  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 20:48:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:29:23
Can't have been the Room  ;D

Absolutely not.

NP: Amaseffer, erm I mean Demians, erm no....Nevermore....oh b*gg*r...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-03, 21:25:34
Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel

Track: [01] The Mind Machine

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 14:27:17
Played:

Helloween:  Gambling With The Devil
Mercenary:  Everblack

Both terrific !!!  Tons better than I expected. I can only recommend them warmly to all prog metal fans  *horns*

Deenie, thanks again for pressing, and Mads at Fona Lyngby, thanks for a great recom.

Guys, I'l return re these albums after some spins.

Anyone got the impression that I'v become a metalhead  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-04, 16:30:28
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-08-02, 17:50:45
8)  At first listen, I remember finding it excellent too  *horns* ... but it didn't grow on me as much as expected  afterwards  :(   I listened to it again yesterday (well, only disc one, I keep the second for tonight ;D) and it is very good indeed. The ballad Comfort Me is a killer !

We're in sync here, my esteemed lady. And I am THE Shadow Gallery fan. Not just A.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-04, 16:32:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-02, 12:35:50
I also like Adel Moustafa's drumming a lot. He's one of my fave drummers. What is your opinion, Deenie ?

Certainly nothing wrong there. If I'd do stuff differently at all, it'd be because I can't pull off what he does.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-08-04, 17:59:41
NP Sonata Arctica - Ecliptica   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 18:11:10
Beardfish Sleeping in Traffic Pt 1 on the way to work
Streets by Savatage on the way home
NP Wintersun again!

Now ripping Dark Passion Play by Nightwish
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:09:11
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise.

Permission to use 'Yay' in the wrong thread, Keptin?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:32:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:09:11
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise.
Wow, a golden oldie. I had that one as an lp. 'Marliese' is such a great song  8).

np: Darwin's Radio - Eyes of the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:03:34
Np my single disc version of Shadow gallery Room V   :(   (for the second disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:18:21
Iron Maiden - Phantom Of The Opera (live)  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:20:08
Np Threshold Hypothetically

mad your signature is driving me mad!   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:22:35
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:20:08
Np Threshold Hypothetically

mad your signature is driving me mad!   :o

Big brother is watching yourself.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:23:48
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:22:35
Big brother is watching yourself.  ;)  ;D

But he's in Australia.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:28:23
NP  Porcupine Tree:  Lazarus

"Moonlight is bleeding from out of your soul"

What a fabulous metaphor !!!

And one of the greatest songs eva  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:34:48
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:20:08
mad your signature is driving me mad!   :o

Hey yeah, just noticed that it's personal - I dont think anyone else here is using Tele Danmark.

Sooo phisticated, Mad  ;) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:42:15
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-04, 16:30:28
We're in sync here, my esteemed lady ...

I know that Frenchmen can be rather effeminate (e.g. cabaret), but ... ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-08-04, 22:29:41
Don't be scared guys.
The information you see in my signature is for your eyes and your eyes only.  ;)

Kind of like a Bond thingy.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 23:46:12
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:32:55
Wow, a golden oldie. I had that one as an lp. 'Marliese' is such a great song  8).

Indeed.  There's lots of great tunes on the album, I'd forgotten just how good the title track is for example. John Watts seemed to have a genius for the catchy tune, but I lost touch after Fischer-Z originally split.  I see from his website that he's been busy since then, so I think I need to investigate.  8)

NP: Deep Purple - Live in London.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 00:18:20
NP  Foreigner 4

First spin left me cold, sounded pretty banal. But now, on second run, it carries me a bit away. Lou Gramm certainly does sing very expressively. When he sings "I've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life," you can actually believe him (a bit), if you're not cynical (watch out, roomies) and see the megabucks a-rollin. Of course, Foreigner was mainly a commercial undertaking, but when that's said, it was one of the better, I'd say, in league with Chris Rea (yeah, I know some of you will wanna kill me for sayin that), and Break It Up almost rises up to Kansas class (note that I said "almost", Bups).

That sorta wraps up my take on Foreigner.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 10:35:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:42:15
I know that Frenchmen can be rather effeminate (e.g. cabaret), but ... ::)

Nicky.

Well, I didn't know what to think of Deenie's sentence so I didn't answer (but checked that I still have a blue arrow in my profile  ;)). Yours doesn't deserve an answer, Wicky Nicky.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 00:18:20
NP  Foreigner 4

Lou Gramm certainly does sing very expressively. When he sings "I've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life," you can actually believe him (a bit), if you're not cynical (watch out, roomies)

I LOVE a awful lot of cheesy ballads (think of REO Speedwagon Can't Fight this Feeling, for instance  *horns*) but I absolutely dislike this one. It gets me on my nerves and when it comes to the keyboard "solo", I just want to stop it. Now.

QuoteOf course, Foreigner was mainly a commercial undertaking, but when that's said, it was one of the better, I'd say, in league with Chris Rea (yeah, I know some of you will wanna kill me for sayin that), and Break It Up almost rises up to Kansas class (note that I said "almost", Bups).

Sorry Nicky, but Break it Up doesn't remind me of Kansas at all. It's true that Kansas became a (very) bad AOR band after Vinyl Confessions and until Somewhere tio Elsewhere. During this period, I find all their albums inferior to Foreigner 4, which has a few catchy songs. But before this period, Kansas was really a symphonic prog band (first), then a symphonic/metal prog band, then a symphonic/metal/(brilliant)AOR prog band.

I strongly believe that somebody who likes catchy AOR/metal with hints of progressive music, in the vein IMHO of Shadow Gallery's Room V that we were discussing lately, should check Kansas Audio-Visions. Sorry for proselytism again but you got me started  ;)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 10:40:30
Oh and I forgot ...

NP Dream Theater - Falling into Infinity

Speaking of "cheesy" ballads, I also LOVE Take Away my Pain  *horns* ... that I don't find cheesy at all, the lyrics sounding pretty brilliant to me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-08-05, 11:23:23
Sorry, it's just that thing with the user manual... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 12:03:13
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-08-05, 11:23:23
Sorry, it's just that thing with the user manual... ;D

???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 20:19:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 10:35:43
I strongly believe that somebody who likes catchy AOR/metal with hints of progressive music, in the vein IMHO of Shadow Gallery's Room V that we were discussing lately, should check Kansas Audio-Visions. Sorry for proselytism again but you got me started  ;)

Timely.  I've been pondering a Kansas purchase or two.  I had at least one album back in vinyl days, although I can't remember what as that was before I discovered computers and databases.  :-[ I also heard a lot of stuff on the radio (Tommy Vance or Alan Freeman, I suppose, although I can't swear to that) which I liked.  So, as well as Audion-Visions, are there any other obvious contenders?  Any to avoid whilst one is learning?  ;)

NP: Anthrax - Among the Living.  Pretty mundane, glad I only payed 2.98 for it!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-08-05, 20:34:27
Just played Pendragon - The World

np: Darwin's Radio - Eyes of the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:04:27
Amaseffer - Slaves For Live

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Pure genius!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:23:01
Keeper of the seven Keys part 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:47:06
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.  *horns*

Amazing how I've played this wonderful album to death yet I still don't much like the first minute of it.  The opening vocals in particular sound rather too close to some corporate-indie act back-slapping their way to a Brit award.  Still, after a minute things settle down and by 2 minutes 30 secs I'm back in prog heaven.  I don't mean this as a criticism of what I regard as one of the finest albums ever ;D - it's just odd how I've still not got over that initial impression.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:50:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 20:19:03
NP: Anthrax - Among the Living.  Pretty mundane, glad I only payed 2.98 for it!  ;D

If you had said that about Coldpay, I would have understood what you meant. But Anthrax, Stevie  ???


NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies

This sure was some surprise to me. I'd known about'm for long - being Danish (Aalborg, 1991), playing many concerts around here, a well-known group in Scandinavian metal circles - but I thought they were one of the many Danish very hard-driving growl groups (and therefore nothing for me).

But surprise, surprise. These are highly intelligent, mature, hard-working musicians. The music is very varied, melodic, well composed, played, and produced, the singing everything from mellow, over harmonies and chanting, to growl. They cover a lot of territory, from Nevermore, over Opeth and Circus Maximus, to Kamelot.

Did anyone say that the Danes couldnt play good prog ?  Whoops! I have some recollection that it was the guy sitting on this chair. Well, that's fortunately been disproven to me now:  Mercenary, Section A, and Wuthering Heights are fully up to the best Swedish and Norwegian standards (are there any other countries on the Scandinavian prog chart ?  :o ), and I'd say that with Mercenary, we're talking Opeth and CM league. Check'm out, guys. You can start with their latest album, Architect Of Lies, which is terrific  *horns*

And, of course, tell me what you think  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:25:05
Shadow Gallery Room V

Enjoying it very much despite it apparently being a disc short  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:50:35
If you had said that about Coldpay, I would have understood what you meant. But Anthrax, Stevie  ???

LOL  ;D  Each to their own, and if Anthrax float your boat then rock on, dude!  ;)  But personally, although I thought Anthrax were entertaining enough back in the day, I've had the likes of Dream Theater hard-wired to my brain for too long now.  Run-of-the-mill metal so rarely presses the right buttons for me these days.

Anyway, I'll be 50 next year.  I look a complete tw*t on a skateboard.  ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 21:50:35
NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies
Check'm out, guys. You can start with their latest album, Architect Of Lies, which is terrific  *horns*

Well I've given them a punt, we'll see what I think when the CD turns up.  If it sounds like Anthrax then you're a dead man.  ;D


NP: Fish - Field of Crows.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:38:30
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:25:05
Shadow Gallery Room V
Enjoying it very much despite it apparently being a disc short  ;D

My thoughts on the matter, too.  Personally I think 2 discs are soooooo overrated.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:42:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50


Anyway, I'll be 50 next year.  I look a complete tw*t on a skateboard.  ;)


Surely not!


;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:44:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50


Well I've given them a punt, we'll see what I think when the CD turns up.  If it sounds like Anthrax then you're a dead man.  ;D




:D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-08-05, 23:01:18
Millenium - All the tracks on the best of that I didn't already have, on a minidisc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-05, 23:09:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50
Well I've given them a punt, we'll see what I think when the CD turns up.

I'm sure that you'l like'm, Stevie (and therefore that I'l stay alive). They're quite close to Nevermore - bit less complex, bit more melodic, just as heavy  8)

I havent spun any other group the past two [edit Aug 6: make that three] days.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50
If it sounds like Anthrax then you're a dead man.  ;D

Strangely, I'v never heard Anthrax (and since Slayer are so anti-Christian, havent looked'm up either). Since I consider myself more cosmopolitan than mundane, guess I'm outta that game  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-08-06, 09:25:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 20:19:03
Timely.  I've been pondering a Kansas purchase or two.  So, as well as Audion-Visions, are there any other obvious contenders?  Any to avoid whilst one is learning?  ;)

Well, for a safe pick, Leftoverture is the clear winner. Point of Know return, Masque and Monolith are also brilliant. Vinyl Confessions is a good AOR album but it's almost no prog at all. The first two albums, Kansas and Song for America, have some good songs but are uneven and pretty much dated. Everything that comes after Vinyl Confessions is really to avoid at the notable exception of their last album, Somewhere to Elsewhere, which reunited for the time of the recording the original line-up and is rather good.

So my advice is : go for Leftoverture and Audio-Visions and if you don't like any of those two ...   ???   :'(

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:25:05
Shadow Gallery Room V

Enjoying it very much despite it apparently being a disc short  ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:38:30
My thoughts on the matter, too.  Personally I think 2 discs are soooooo overrated.  ;)

;D  ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 22:36:50
NP: Fish - Field of Crows.

I like this one. It's on the poppy side but it has some pretty good songs !

NP Kino - Picture  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 19:25:13
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-08-06, 09:25:59
Well, for a safe pick, Leftoverture is the clear winner. Point of Know return, Masque and Monolith are also brilliant.

Thanks for the hints. After some browsing last night I ordered 'Point of Know Return' as I'm pretty sure I had that on vinyl, although the cover doesn't quite look how I remember it.  I also think I had 'Leftoverture' at some point (haven't ordered it on CD yet) but the cover definitely doesn't look familiar.


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-08-06, 09:25:59
It's on the poppy side but it has some pretty good songs !

Poppy?  POPPY?  I'm not sure I like your tone, young man!  ;) ;D ;)


NP: Fischer-Z - Going Deaf for a Living.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 20:54:09
Heart - Little Queen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-06, 21:38:28
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-08-05, 23:01:18
Millenium - All the tracks on the best of that I didn't already have, on a minidisc.

So which one, Deenie (from Wikipedia):

Millennium (Backstreet Boys album), a 1999 album by The Backstreet Boys
The Millennium, a 1960s band led by Curt Boettcher
Millennium (Earth, Wind & Fire album), a 1993 album by Earth, Wind & Fire
Millennium (Front Line Assembly album), a 1994 album by Front Line Assembly
"Millennium" (Front Line Assembly song), a single from the album
"Millennium", 1994 song by Killing Joke from the album Pandemonium
"Millennium" (song), a 1998 song by Robbie Williams from the album I've Been Expecting You
Millennium Records, a record label
Millennium (compilation album), a reggaeton album released under Machete Music

;) ;D


NP  Mercenary:  The Hours That Remain  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Take Circus Maximus, add an extra shot of heavy, and a dash of Linkin Park, and you got Hours.

I'm simply breathless  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-06, 21:45:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-06, 21:38:28
So which one, Deenie (from Wikipedia):

Millennium (Backstreet Boys album), a 1999 album by The Backstreet Boys
The Millennium, a 1960s band led by Curt Boettcher
Millennium (Earth, Wind & Fire album), a 1993 album by Earth, Wind & Fire
Millennium (Front Line Assembly album), a 1994 album by Front Line Assembly
"Millennium" (Front Line Assembly song), a single from the album
"Millennium", 1994 song by Killing Joke from the album Pandemonium
"Millennium" (song), a 1998 song by Robbie Williams from the album I've Been Expecting You
Millennium Records, a record label
Millennium (compilation album), a reggaeton album released under Machete Music

;) ;D

Nicky.

New Millennium - Opening Track of Dream Theater's Falling Into Infinity.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2008-08-06, 22:58:28
Kamelot (yes Nicky, Kamelot ;)) - Centre of the Universe! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 23:04:07
David Bowie - Earthling.  Easily my favourite of his post-glam releases.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-06, 23:31:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 19:25:13
Thanks for the hints. After some browsing last night I ordered 'Point of Know Return' as I'm pretty sure I had that on vinyl, although the cover doesn't quite look how I remember it.  I also think I had 'Leftoverture' at some point (haven't ordered it on CD yet) but the cover definitely doesn't look familiar.



I have leftoverture it has the classic carry on my wayward son on.

I'm not a big fan of Kansas but an enjoyable CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2008-08-07, 08:21:29
NP Van Der Graaf Generator / Still Life / Pilgrims

Pawn Hearts is considered their crown achievement (and is indeed a stunning album), but I think the first two albums by Mk II (Godbluff and Still Life) with the more stripped, bare sound are Van Der Graaf Generator at their very best. Amazing band, haunting music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-08-07, 10:18:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 19:25:13
Thanks for the hints. After some browsing last night I ordered 'Point of Know Return' as I'm pretty sure I had that on vinyl, although the cover doesn't quite look how I remember it.  I also think I had 'Leftoverture' at some point (haven't ordered it on CD yet) but the cover definitely doesn't look familiar.

The POKR cover is certainly the most appealing of Kansas entire discography : you want to know where this ship is gonna fall ! It arouses the choice of the undecided potential buyer. The album also contains the only worldwide hit by the band in the name of Dust in the Wind but I find it to be the weaker song of the buch and certainly the less representative of the band's music. Let me know if you enjoy it (if you don't, better send me a PM to avoid public disgrace  8)).

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-06, 23:31:59
I have leftoverture it has the classic carry on my wayward son on.

I'm not a big fan of Kansas but an enjoyable CD

I have the feeling that Kansas is pretty much an American affair and that their 70's recordings have been hugely overshadowed by the European competition of that time. I can understand that youngsters (I mean under 40  ;D) dislike them -or do not feel any need to check- since their music is kind of special (the violin) and a bit dated. But I am surprised that they didn't raise more interest for the people who were contemporary of their early releases. Maybe they were too mainstream compared to Yes, PF or Genesis ? Maybe they didn't make their way to the English market ? Maybe they appealed more to metal fans ? I discovered them through some older friends who liked them mainly for their hard rock edge and then I made my way backwards through their entire 70's discography, which was a very rewarding quest.  8)  It took more than 20 years for the same thing to happen to me again, this time with Dream Theater.

NP Kansas - Song for America
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2008-08-07, 10:44:42
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-08-07, 10:18:59
I have the feeling that Kansas is pretty much an American affair and that their 70's recordings have been hugely overshadowed by the European competition of that time. I can understand that youngsters (I mean under 40  ;D) dislike them -or do not feel any need to check- since their music is kind of special (the violin) and a bit dated.

I do like Kansas, and I'm under 40! Apart from the ubiquitous Dust In The Wind, my first acquaintance with them were the tracks Carry On Wayward Son and The Wall on a compilation tape I got from an (older, there you have it) uncle when I was in highschool. I had a "best of" album for a while, but as happens more often I found it unsatisfying, generally I prefer albums over compilations, because songs out of the album context and the mixture of different eras of one band just doesn't work (for me at any rate). And especially in prog, greatest hits isn't quite the best of in the true sense ;D In the end I subsituted it by Song For America, Leftoverture and Point Of Know Return. Kansas may be a bit of an odd fish, but there's much to like and enjoy, worth checking out as Bupie has already stated.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-08-07, 13:53:19
Shadowland - Ring of Roses
Simon Says - Tardigrade

np: Toto - Original Soundtrack 'Dune'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-08-07, 16:20:51
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2008-08-07, 10:44:42
I do like Kansas, and I'm under 40! Apart from the ubiquitous Dust In The Wind, my first acquaintance with them were the tracks Carry On Wayward Son and The Wall on a compilation tape I got from an (older, there you have it) uncle when I was in highschool. I had a "best of" album for a while, but as happens more often I found it unsatisfying, generally I prefer albums over compilations, because songs out of the album context and the mixture of different eras of one band just doesn't work (for me at any rate). And especially in prog, greatest hits isn't quite the best of in the true sense ;D In the end I subsituted it by Song For America, Leftoverture and Point Of Know Return. Kansas may be a bit of an odd fish, but there's much to like and enjoy, worth checking out as Bupie has already stated.

Thanks ... young man  ;)  And you're sooo right about compilations or greatest hits !

NP Nothing but I am beginning to feel the lack so I am singing loud in my office.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-08-07, 19:39:27
Robby Williams - Swing When You're Winning

Track: [08] Mr. Bojangles

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-08-07, 23:35:52
I'm in an Iron state right now.

Iron Maiden to be precise.

Track: : The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-07, 23:51:17
Kansas - Point of Know Return.

Having the cover in my hand (rather than squinting at a tiny pic on the net) confirms it is one of the albums I used to own, the back cover in particular clinches it.  I need to listen to the CD a lot more, but so far I think it's a good, solid album.  Good enough to encourage the purchase of more Kansas CDs, certainly, but not good enough to send me into an Osada Vida style rave.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 08:25:25
Black Sabbath - Dehumanizer.  I know this probably isn't thought of as a classic Sabbath album, but it's one of my faves.  In fact, in these mp3 years, I can see I've played it almost twice as often as it's nearest competitor - the mighty Sabotage.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 09:18:25
Muse - Showbiz.

For me they've never bettered this release, although Black Holes comes close.  I'm not always in a Muse mood (sometimes I find the Radioheadish wall-of-lo-fi-sound moments somewhat wearing) but when I am (today!) they rawwwwwwwk!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 10:09:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-07, 23:51:17
Kansas - Point of Know Return.

Having the cover in my hand (rather than squinting at a tiny pic on the net) confirms it is one of the albums I used to own, the back cover in particular clinches it.  I need to listen to the CD a lot more, but so far I think it's a good, solid album.  Good enough to encourage the purchase of more Kansas CDs, certainly, but not good enough to send me into an Osada Vida style rave.  ;D


Since I just read that you are in the mood for some "intellimetal", I suggest that you  listen again to Lightning's Hand solo(s)   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-08-08, 10:43:40
Darwin's Radio - Eyes of the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 12:18:49
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 10:09:57
Since I just read that you are in the mood for some "intellimetal", I suggest that you  listen again to Lightning's Hand solo(s)   :)

I shall be sure to give the matter due consideration.  :)

NP: Howard Jones - Human's Lib. Gotta be honest, this is nowhere near as good as I remembered it.  Good songwriting in places, but let down by typical 1980s disposable production values and lightweight sound quality.  Things that have me poking around the back of the hi-fi to see if one of the cats has pulled a cable loose.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 15:05:15
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.

By and large, skull-crushing growlly death metal that doesn't let up and takes no prisoners.  Prog content marginally less than Slipknot having a w*nk in a convent.  ;)

I was hoping for something in the Nevermore TGE vein, but this isn't really the same kind of thing.  I don't hate it and I'm not saying I won't get into it, but it might take some work.

One or two bits sound vaguely like the masculine side of Nightwish.  I'm trying to hold onto that thought and build from there...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 16:07:18
NP  Nevermore:  The Politics Of Ecstasy  *horns* *horns* *horns*

This one starts with a blast, continues blasting, perserveres in blasting, and ends with a blast  ;D

Whew, unbelievable stuff !


Yeah, Stevie, I agree, Nevermore are just that notch better than Mercenary, but then again, they're American, and after all, the best prog metal groups, all considered, are American, aint they ?  (hey, man, just forget 1776 for a moment)

In my book, Mercenary range together with Opeth, Circus Maximus, and Seventh Wonder in the Scandinavian top league of pm.

But for my survival's sake, I hope they're better than Anthrax, Stevie  :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 16:20:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 09:18:25
Muse - Showbiz.

... I'm not always in a Muse mood ...

Muse is the sorta stuff that I listen to together with Ms  8)  ;D

There's "prog mode" and there's "romantic mode"  :D

"Together we're invincible !"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 16:59:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 16:07:18
(hey, man, just forget 1776 for a moment)

I don't know 1776.  Can you recommend a CD to start off with?  ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 16:20:54
Muse is the sorta stuff that I listen to together with Ms  8)  ;D
There's "prog mode" and "romantic mode"  :D

Thanks for the tip-off, I really had no idea.  I shall e-bay them right away.  ;D


NP: Saga - Worlds Apart.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 17:53:00
Galahad Emopires never last

I normally listen to more than one CD on the way home but today it was quick. Yay for the school holidays.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 18:40:25
Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live.

Adult pop/rock with a hint of World music - what Genesis might have become had Gabriel stayed.  ;) ;) ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 19:44:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 15:05:15
One or two bits sound vaguely like the masculine side of Nightwish.

;D Stevie !

Yeah, aint much b*ls (more b*bs) in Nightwish, more like "got your b*ls in the run of the mill"  ;D


NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies

You're right, the beginning of Architect is somewhat tame.  Maybe they were trying to catch some new audience  ???

However, with Track 4, This Black And Endless Never, it gets real good tho  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:01:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 18:40:25
Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live.

Adult pop/rock with a hint of World music - what Genesis might have become had Gabriel stayed.  ;) ;) ;D ;D ;) ;)

I think I saw that tour at wembley in the round.

Superb.

Np Gothic Kabbalah by Therion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:02:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-08, 19:44:56
;D Stevie !

Yeah, aint much b*ls (more b*bs) in Nightwish, more like "got your b*ls in the run of the mill"  ;D


NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies

You're right, the beginning of Architect is somewhat tame.  Maybe they were trying to catch some new audience  ???

However, with Track 4, This Black And Endless Never it gets real good tho  *horns*

Nicky.

Oh joy just when I thought it was safe to save money.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:44:42
Iron Maiden - Revelations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:45:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-06, 21:38:28
So which one, Deenie (from Wikipedia):

Millennium (Backstreet Boys album), a 1999 album by The Backstreet Boys
The Millennium, a 1960s band led by Curt Boettcher
Millennium (Earth, Wind & Fire album), a 1993 album by Earth, Wind & Fire
Millennium (Front Line Assembly album), a 1994 album by Front Line Assembly
"Millennium" (Front Line Assembly song), a single from the album
"Millennium", 1994 song by Killing Joke from the album Pandemonium
"Millennium" (song), a 1998 song by Robbie Williams from the album I've Been Expecting You
Millennium Records, a record label
Millennium (compilation album), a reggaeton album released under Machete Music

;) ;D


NP  Mercenary:  The Hours That Remain  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Take Circus Maximus, add an extra shot of heavy, and a dash of Linkin Park, and you got Hours.

I'm simply breathless  :) :) :)

Nicky.

You silly man. Try with one 'n', as spelt by yours truly. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:51:21
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.  Again!  ;D

A bit of a grower, this one.  I was initially a bit confuddled as I was expecting a prog element that just ain't there.  But having spun it a couple of times since realising it was really a growl extravaganza, I can appreciate it better for what it actually is, rather than what I expected it to be.  Comparisons are odious, I know, but I'd characterise it as a heavier Nightwish, with extra growls instead of female vocals.

"Bloodsong", "This Black & Endless Never", "Isolation", "The Endless Fall", "Death Connection", "Black & Hollow", "Execution Style".  Certainly a sprinkling of uplifting songs for those of a sunny disposition.  I wonder if they're available for children's parties?*

I'd give it a cautious recommendation.  In other words, if you like this kind of thing then fine, but if you live in the land of Mellotrons then perhaps not.  ;)


* We normally book Gary Glitter, but he doesn't seem to be returning his calls.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-08, 21:35:29
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:03:17
Kansas - Point of Know Return.

This really is rather good, one of those that gets better the more you play it.  Seems to get more proggy, too!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:15:51
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:51:21
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.  Again!  ;D
Comparisons are odious, I know, but I'd characterise it as a heavier Nightwish, with extra growls instead of female vocals.

You mean as if Marco was the only one to sing ?  ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:03:17
Kansas - Point of Know Return.

This really is rather good, one of those that gets better the more you play it.  Seems to get more proggy, too!  *horns*

8)

NP Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera

Hey, Nicky, join us and let's party  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:33:13
24 carat purple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:58:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:15:51
You mean as if Marco was the only one to sing ?  ;D

Yes.  After gargling with gravel.  ;)

NP: Fish - 'Poppy' Field of Crows.  My current opiate of choice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 23:02:15
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:33:13
24 carat purple

Cripes!  I remember buying that when I was at school, it was the recommended route to obtain Black Night.  *horns*  Still had the same vinyl copy up until a few years ago.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-08, 23:11:14
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage: The Posthumous Silence Show

Track: [01] Eternity Ends

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-08, 23:47:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 23:02:15
Cripes!  I remember buying that when I was at school, it was the recommended route to obtain Black Night.  *horns*  Still had the same vinyl copy up until a few years ago.


I bought the CD earlier this year.

It is a classic and reminds me of the days when you would play one side more than another. CD's have changed my listening patterns completely!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-09, 01:35:49
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage: The Posthumous Silence Show

Track: [Disk II - 09] Artificial Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 07:43:45
Dream Theater - Live Scenes from New York.

All 3.1 hours of it.  What better way to start the weekend?  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-09, 08:58:20
NP  Mercenary:  The Hours That Remain  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Much better than Architect Of Lies imo (sorry, Stevie, lost my head for a moment there). They seem to have lost some b*ls (in the commercial mill) and got dangerously near Nightwish with Architect. Hours is more like Circus Maximus - even heavier.

Already the first song Redefine Me is a killer !

Man, if you're Mercenary, you gotta keep your b*ls in all situations  ::)

So, guys, Hours is the one to get, and it's real good tellya. (Will also improve my survival rating if you getit, Stevie.)  ;D


T. Reid "Very Critical" (NJ) puts it right (Amazon.com):     

"Let me start off by telling you that this album [Architect] is in no way better than The Hours That Remain which I feel was their best album by far. But it is a good album to say the least. If you like Mercenary then get this album. I feel they failed to capture the "Lost Reality" feel in this album. Hooks sound generic. Anyway that's my view. Still buy the album though. Maybe next time we can get another The Hours That Remain."


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:51:21
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.  Again!  ;D

A bit of a grow(l)er, this one.

;D Stevie


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:51:21
* We normally book Gary Glitter, but he doesn't seem to be returning his calls.

:o ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-09, 09:58:15
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 22:15:51
Hey, Nicky, join us and let's party  :D

OK Bups, you bring the beers, and I'l bring the CD's  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-08-07, 16:20:51
NP  Nothing, but I am beginning to feel the lack, so I am singing loud in my office.

You probably have no problem hitting Tarja's high notes, Bups  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 10:06:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-09, 08:58:20
NP  Mercenary:  The Hours That Remain  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Better than Architect Of Lies imo. They seem to have lost some b*ls and got dangerously near Nightwish with Architect. Hours is more like Circus Maximus - even heavier.

Blimey!  The growls must go up to eleven!  Metal for people who find Slipknot worryingly effeminate.  ;D

I think you're trying to atone for your recent descent into Dionism.  ;) ;D ;D ;)


Just finished: Dream Theater - Live Scenes from New York.  Awesome as ever, especially 'A Change of Seasons' which is an absolute blinder to finish on.  *horns*

Just starting: Kamelot - The Black Halo.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-09, 10:21:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 10:06:08
Blimey!  The growls must go up to eleven!

Actually not more growls, but more purpose and drive, more Viggo Mortensen than Little Mermaid  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 10:06:08
Just finished: Dream Theater - Live Scenes from New York.  Awesome as ever, especially 'A Change of Seasons' which is an absolute blinder to finish on.  *horns*

Just starting: Kamelot - The Black Halo.

Yippie yay yay, Stevie (post-1776), two top leaguers  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 13:53:49
Riverside - Out of Myself.

Because REM is such a stonkingly excellent album, I have to periodically remind myself of just how good the rest are, too.  Currently playing very loud *horns* as SWMBO has gone out to empty the nation's shoe-shops.  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-09, 14:37:26
Pathosray - S/T

Track: Free Of Doubt

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 15:21:17
Magnum - Princess Alice & the Broken Arrow.

I used to pass Princess Alice (an orphanage to the north of Birmingham) on the way to work for many years.  Completely useless information to anyone out there in progland, but it's something I think of every time I give this album a spin.  Most of the orphanage was destroyed in a fire and is now a Tesco supermegastore.  Make a note of this, it may come in useful one day...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 17:23:39
Just finished: Various Artists - The Fox Lies Down: A Tribute to Genesis.  There're some tremendous interpretations on here, including The Flower Kings' take on 'The Cinema Show' - more recently featured (in longer form) on 'The Road Back Home'  *horns*

Now playing: The Reasoning - Awakening.  As discussed elsewhere, this raaaawwwwwkkkks! *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 17:55:48
NP Smoke and Mirrors by the boys.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-09, 20:01:06
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-08, 20:45:10
You silly man. Try with one 'n', as spelt by yours truly. ;)

Ups! - and I'm the one who's so p-p-p-particular bout spelling  ::)

Only problem is that if you write "Millenium" in Wikipedia you get redirected to "Millennium" - so back to scratch.

So, Deenie, what's with Millenium ?


NP  Mercenary:  The Hours That Remain

Yup *horns*


Played:  Jethro Tull:  Aqualung

A true classic masterpiece  *horns*

Dig this guys:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqZmtq5LhFo

What an intense performance by Ian Anderson !!!  I'v never seen anything like it.

Makes me wanna go to the next JT concert around  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-09, 20:02:18
NP> Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies

The whole deal.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 21:04:53
Just finished Spock's Beard - Day for Night.

Now playing Anathema - Assorted free downloads from the band's site.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-09, 22:33:15
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 22:44:33
Caravan - Songs for Oblivion Fishermen.  No idea when I last played this one, but it's certainly hitting the spot tonight.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:10:08
Foxtrot Genesis  nuff said!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:28:17
Steve Hackett - Please Don't Touch.  Scabby old unremastered version that I've had for eons, I'm afraid.  The remastered offering with extra tracks at a mere 4.98 Amazon pounds is thus tempting.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:48:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:28:17
Steve Hackett - Please Don't Touch.  Scabby old unremastered version that I've had for eons, I'm afraid.  The remastered offering with extra tracks at a mere 4.98 Amazon pounds is thus tempting.  :-\

I've only gone and ordered defector now.

I never owned this but it was in a friends collection 4.98 what a bargain.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:52:41
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:48:02
I've only gone and ordered defector now.
I never owned this but it was in a friends collection 4.98 what a bargain.

I've been toying with that one, too.  Currently still on vinyl here, as is 'Cured'.  I always thought 'Cured' was Hackett's lowest ebb, but 'Defector' is a good'un so I'd like to hear it again.

Don't know why I dither about these things, at 4.98 just bl**dy order them Jonesy!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-10, 00:20:21
Everon - North
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 10:12:41
NP  Mercenary:  Everblack

This is their second album, in the vein of Nevermore, not the late complex N-style like TGE, but more the early atmospheric, melodic N-style.

I wouldnt place M in the top league of prog metal (who's there ? - DT, Nevermore, Kamelot, SyX - anyone else ? ), but imo they certainly belong in the second league (Opeth, Redemption, Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Riverside, Aghora, and a few others), and therefore in a proper pm CD-collection. Iac they're original enough to give me experiences that other groups can't  *horns*

Again, I'd recom The Hours That Remain as a M-starter, maybe not their most original, but their most melodic and accessible album.

Surprisingly, I had to turn down the volume on my Walkman, cause my Sennheiser HD 435 headphones were distorting (adding to the growl, Stevie)  ::)  Never experienced that before.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:05:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 10:12:41
(adding to the growl, Stevie)  ::)

Mercenary: as recommended for frustrated dog-lovers everywhere.  ;)

NP: Van der Graaf Generator - Like Something out of Edgar Allen Poe.  This is one of the discs in 'The Box'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:14:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 22:44:33
Caravan - Songs for Oblivion Fishermen.  No idea when I last played this one, but it's certainly hitting the spot tonight.  8)

I'v recently been beating around the bush with Caravan  ;D  so I'd appreciate getting some takes on'm, guys  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:05:07
NP: Van der Graaf Generator - Like Something out of Edgar Allen Poe.  This is one of the discs in 'The Box'.

... an'm too  :)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:05:07
Mercenary: as recommended for frustrated dog-lovers everywhere.  ;)

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwl  :o ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2008-08-10, 15:29:09
NP Marillion / Radiation / These Chains

Not quite their best, but there's some really good stuff on it, especially Three Minute Boy and Cathedral Wall.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:14:42
I'v recently been beating around the bush with Caravan  ;D  so I'd appreciate getting some takes on'm, guys  :)

... an'm [Van Der Graaf Generator] too  :)

In addition to this previous post (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg32804#msg32804), start with Godbluff, I did and it made a huge impression. Just four tracks that make up a great whole, from the quiet intro with flute and whispered vocals of The Undercover Man to the thundering Sleepwalkers. VDGG could be described as somewhere between Crimson and Genesis, but they're actually unique and beyond comparison. Little guitar and loads of sax by Jackson and organ by Banton, Hammil's roaring, very British vocals, Evans' pounding drums and dark, existentialist lyrics.

Albums 3-7 are considered classic VDGG. I recently bought H To He Who Am The Only One (their 3rd), a bit too early to give a verdict on that one, but seems a bit less mature after a few spins. Pawn Hearts (4rd) is a masterpiece and contains their Suppers Ready/Close To The Edge etc: A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers, a very haunting piece. After that they shortly split up to return with the two amazing albums Godbluff and Still Life. The subsequent World Record is said to be less good (don't know it yet) and after that Jackson and Banton left. The comeback album Present is also considered good and is on my shopping list. Their latest effort Trisector, though without Jackson, also rocks.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-08-10, 16:56:40
Agreed about the Marillion stuff, dear semi-namesake!

@Nicky:

http://www.myspace.com/ralphsantolla

This is the guitar player from Millenium. Wiki doesn't understand the difference, apparently.

This is their best album, with vocals from Jorn Lande:

http://www.amazon.com/Hourglass-Millenium/dp/B0000516SL/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1218380133&sr=8-11

Superb, powerful melodic hard rock with balls and keys aplenty. Great melodies and great production. Recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 18:00:36
Rambling reply because they're fave bands alert!!  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:14:42
I'v recently been beating around the bush with Caravan  ;D  so I'd appreciate getting some takes on'm, guys  :)

<Van der Graaf Generator>

... an'm too  :)

Tricky one, as both bands are fairly unique - they sound like themselves and comparisons don't sit well.  The one thing I can say for certain, however, is neither sound remotely like yer average Metal-For-People-Who-Eat-Babies ensemble currently popular in certain parts of Denmark.  ;)

One trait both bands share is they both seemed to evolve naturally.  Each new album saw them refine their skills as songwriters/musicians/performers, each being a step forward.  That's not to say everyone will prefer the last album, of course (we all have our own tastes) but they're both bands who kept working hard at their craft, bands who didn't sell out and go pop.  Bands who kept moving forward.  Progressive, even!  :)

There's a little bit of eras at work here, too.  Both had their roots in the late 60s and the first albums have something of a 60s feel to them, albeit not a Beatles or Lulu 60s.  By the mid to late 70s, again the releases from both bands had more of a 70s feel, as you'd expect.  Caravan's 'Cunning Stunts' is a very different beast to 'Caravan'.  VDG's 'The Quiet Zone/The Pleasure Dome' is equally different to 'The Aerosol Grey Machine'.  Not better or worse, that's for the ear of the beholder to decide, but a clear evolution.

As to individual bands and where to start....hmm.  Caravan are a quintessentially English band, in a pastoral and gentile kind of way, but with a wicked sense of humour that's immediately apparent in the song/album titles.  There isn't a stand out album, to my mind, but I have one suggestion.  The 1999 'Canterbury Comes to London: Live from the Astoria' is an excellent intro to some of the key tunes, played with exceptional finesse by a band on top form. It's probably my favourite these days. I didn't start there, but if I was doing it all over again, I'd do it all over that one.  Killer versions of 'Golf Girl' and 'Memory Lain, Hugh' especially.

Van der Graaf Generator (shortened to just Van der Graaf for the last 1970s studio release) are an acquired taste.  They really hit the spot for me (along with Peter Hammill's solo stuff) but I can understand if people can't get into the stygian gloom – it's pretty intense stuff at times.  Again, no obvious stand-out album as classic/defining tunes are spread fairly evenly throughout the catalogue.  Personally I rate the last two 70s studio recordings highest, 'World Record' and 'The Quiet Zone/The Pleasure Dome'.  World Record sees Hammill firing off some terrific lyrics, and Quiet Zone saw the addition of Graham Smith on violin which gave a whole new dimension to their sound.  They were really on fire on stage at this point, IMHO, completely awesome.  Unfortunately this wasn't really captured on the final 70s release, the live 'Vital' which still sounds somewhat strangled to my ears.

I think it's a matter of jumping in and trying your luck.  It's not like Deep Purple where you can point folk at Machine Head, Made in Japan or Burn...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 18:04:33
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard.

I actually meant to play Snow, but now this one's started I can't bring myself to switch it off!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:36:36
Also played Seconds out

NP Nursery Crime Genesis

seem top be having a bit of a Genesis weekend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:46:53
Frost* - Milliontown

5. Black Light Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:54:35
Spock's Beard - Snow.

Excellent album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:40:17
Yes Live at the Roosevelt in 1976 Relayer tour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:59:44
Placebo - You Don't Care About Us (CD Single #2)

I love the cover of 20th Century Boy on this one.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 16:28:21
NP  Savatage:  Gutter Ballet  (1989)

First spin, very much to my taste, not only rockin metal, but proggy too  *horns*

And I'v known for long that S have great lyrics.

I have Magellan, which I like too, so gotta get some more S-albums.

Anyone else into Savatage ?  (I know Appy likes'm)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-11, 17:52:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 16:28:21
NP  Savatage:  Gutter Ballet  (1989)

First spin, very much to my taste, not only rockin metal, but proggy too  *horns*

And I'v known for long that S have great lyrics.

I have Magellan, which I like too, so gotta get some more S-albums.

Anyone else into Savatage ?  (I know Appy likes'm)

Nicky.

Yep indeed.

I started with Streets and Magellan. Now have Gutter Ballet Hall of the Mountain King and Edge of Thorns.

I really like them BUT Mrs Iggy made me change the disc in the car she doesn't like his singing. So I put Beardfish on and she liked that more.

NP IQ 20 DVD

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-08-11, 18:40:00
Threshold - Clone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-11, 22:24:15
The Jam - Live Jam *horns*

(Sorry if I woke anyone!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-11, 22:33:11
I see I will have to do as I've said in another thread (or earlier in this one).

I will have to perform a complete Savatagistory in review form on this very forum soon! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-11, 22:49:26
NP IQ Stage today it is live IQ excellent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:10:19
Greenslade - Bedside Manners are Extra.

Sound quality on this is pretty ropey (hiss is the fifth member of the band and distortion makes a number of guest appearances) but the music is mesmerising.  I've played this a good few times over the weekend and concluded that:


Don't you just love it when you rediscover a band you've not heard for years?  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:27:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:10:19
Greenslade - Bedside Manners are Extra.

Sound quality on this is pretty ropey (hiss is the fifth member of the band and distortion makes a number of guest appearances) but the music is mesmerising.  I've played this a good few times over the weekend and concluded that:


  • It sounds better if not played on headphones.
  • I urgently need to replace the rest of my Greenslade vinyl!

Don't you just love it when you rediscover a band you've not heard for years?  8)


Yep.

I've only the one Greenslade CD must check out the rest.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:35:42
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-11, 22:33:11
I will have to perform a complete Savatagistory in review form on this very forum soon! ;)

I'm interested, Deenie  :)


NP  Disturbed:  Believe

:-\ Gotta give it some spins.

These guys are real big in the States (Believe, Ten Thousand Fists, and Indestructible were all nb 1 on the US Billboard).

Sorta grungy hard rock.

Anyone here into Disturbed ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 09:54:15
NP Kansas / Leftoverture / Cheyenne Anthem
Before this played Point Of Know Return. Got this Kansas urge after discussing them here!

@ Steve Jones: thanks for your views on VDGG, looks like I must check out World Record and Quiet Zone/Pleasure Dome! VDGG is indeed an acquired taste, but it's worth the effort chewing on it for a while.  Intense stuff is well-put!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:35:42
Anyone here into Disturbed ?
Don't really know them, but their cover of Land Of Confusion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KW8DRSvEoQ) is pretty cool *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 16:28:21
Anyone else into Savatage ?  (I know Appy likes'm)
Have Dead Winter Dead in my collection, love that one *horns*

Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-08-10, 16:56:40
Agreed about the Marillion stuff, dear semi-namesake!
;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:39:13
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 09:54:15
looks like I must check out World Record and Quiet Zone/Pleasure Dome!

I see from your posts that you're into some of the earlier stuff, so you might not automatically go for the later stuff, but it's certainly worth a chew.  ;)

Peter Hammill is one of my all-time favourite lyricists and there's some great stuff on World Record. 'Perfume coiled like a Thuggee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee) scarf' from the track 'When She Comes' is one that's been stuck in my head for over 30 years now and just won't let go.  'Meurglys III (The Songwriter's Guild)' is one of the best VDGG tracks for me, and includes the following brooding:
"These days, I mainly just talk to plants and dogs,
all human contact seem painful, risky, odd."
It might not look much written down, but when Hammill wails and barks it at you I think it's incredible.  *horns*

NP: Japan - In Vogue.  A compilation, the only Japan I've got on CD.  :(

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 12:52:10
Asia - Asia.

The overall sound of Asia has always been a little too lightweight and AOR/poppy for my tastes, although there's no denying the musicianship and quality of songwriting.  Perhaps that's why I prefer other versions, for example 'Heat of the Moment' is spine-tingling on the Steve Hackett 'Tokyo Tapes' DVD or CD.

A nice enough album, nonetheless, with some stonkin' Steve Howe guitar.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 13:54:33
Asia - Alpha.

Lightweight sound or not, I still fancied playing another one.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 14:30:03
NP  Nevermore:  In Memory  *horns* *horns* *horns*

First spin  :)

But of course this is terrific stuff !!!  These guys can only do ingenious things (just like DT).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:09:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 12:52:10
The overall sound of Asia has always been a little too lightweight and AOR/poppy for my tastes ...

+ the lyrics are soooooooooooooooooooo banal  ::)

I don't understand howe Steve could put up with that. After all, he worked out Tales From Topographic Oceans together with Jon. TFTO is about as philosophic as it gets.


Btw Stevie, how many tastes do you have ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:16:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:09:33
Btw Stevie, how many tastes do you have ?  ;D

About one a year, although I am still allowed to look.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:21:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:16:52
About one a year, although I am still allowed to look.  ;)

;D Stevie.

I can't lick that  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:57:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:39:13
I see from your posts that you're into some of the earlier stuff, so you might not automatically go for the later stuff, but it's certainly worth a chew.  ;)

I will certainly put my teeth into it ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:39:13
Peter Hammill is one of my all-time favourite lyricists and there's some great stuff on World Record. 'Perfume coiled like a Thuggee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee) scarf' from the track 'When She Comes' is one that's been stuck in my head for over 30 years now and just won't let go.  'Meurglys III (The Songwriter's Guild)' is one of the best VDGG tracks for me, and includes the following brooding:
"These days, I mainly just talk to plants and dogs,
all human contact seem painful, risky, odd."
It might not look much written down, but when Hammill wails and barks it at you I think it's incredible.  *horns*

Cool and I really recognize that last remark, I was thinking of posting some VDGG in the Great Lyrics thread, but they need the Hammill vocal delivery to make 'm really work. It does work when you know VDGG, I can imagine these lines you've provided here sung by Hammill. Heck, I'm just going to post in the Great Lyrics thread!


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 18:07:38
Just finished: Van der Graaf - The Quiet Zone/The Pleasure Dome.
Now playing: Van der Graaf Generator - Godbluff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 19:22:58
NP Marillion / Whatever Is Wrong With You, on YouTube

Marillion issued a video contest for this song of their upcoming 15th studio album, Happiness Is The Road.  This South Park video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzC0gPMum9Q&feature=related) is nicely done 8)

Really looking forward to the album, a double album and one of the discs is conceptual - now that harks back to their masterworks Marbles and Brave, very promising! Got it preordered, have tickets for the Tour end of the year and for the Convention in 2009, patience is required but good things to come! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 21:47:29
NP  Nevermore:  In Memory

This is their second album (formally an EP, only five songs). It's a significant development from their self-titled debut. More confidence, passion, complexity - signature N-music. Definitely an album to get for prog metal fans.

I have the 2006 Century Media re-release, on which there are five bonus tracks. These are for N-aficionados: undated, badly recorded demos that sound like some mediocre garage band, except that you can identify Warrel's unique singing.

But, guys, the official five songs are pure prog metal heaven  :) :) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-12, 22:41:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 13:54:33
Asia - Alpha.

Lightweight sound or not, I still fancied playing another one.  ;D

I think this is my favourite Asia album.

NP Darktown Steve Hackett
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-12, 22:43:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:16:52
About one a year, although I am still allowed to look.  ;)

You are a very bad man. but  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 16:20:00
NP  Candlemass:  King Of The Grey Islands

First spin.

Doom/goth metal. Swedish band with American singer, Robert Lowe.

There could be less drone and more complexity ala Nevermore if you asked me (but nobody ever does  ;D ), but they certainly are one of the most exciting goth metal groups, and better (musically) than all the flourishing nightgownwishes, After Forever excepted.

Disclaimer: This is only my opinion - and not the absolute truth  :D

Ncky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 18:46:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 16:20:00
Disclaimer: This is only my opinion

Don't apologise for your opinion.  Gary Hughes speaks very highly of it!  ;D ;D

NP: Fish - Kettle of Fish.  *horns*


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-13, 20:56:42
Wild Orchids (special edition)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:04:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 18:46:07
Don't apologise for your opinion.  Gary Hughes speaks very highly of it!  ;D ;D

Stevie, is this what you meant with "Dionism" ?

I never got into Dio (his music, that is) ... but I have a feeling that I havent missed much - or ?

Gary otoh:   :-* :-* :-* 8) 8) 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*

Are you guys jealous cause I love him more than I love you ?

:P


NP   Mercenary:  11 Dreams

Another band that I love more than you guys  :P

First spin. Sure, great stuff !!!

This one is from their Nevermorish period ... but dont worry: They cut their own mustard  *horns*

I think you metal roomies should show some b*s and get into this stuff  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:10:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:04:19
Stevie, is this what you meant with "Dionism" ?
I never got into Dio (his music, that is) ...

Celine Dio.  That's him.  ;)

NP: Van der Graaf Generator - Present.  A suprisingly short album, if you discount the bonus disc full of widdly bits.  Good though!  All together now, "It's a nutter alerrrrrrrt" 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:21:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:10:30
Celine Dio.  That's him.  ;)

Yeah, OK, forgot about her meanwhile. Hey, man, it was only a one-night stand  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:10:30
NP: Van der Graaf Generator - Present.

Yeah, I can see that I gotta get into these guys now !


NP  Mercenary:  Music Non Stop  (on 11 Dreams)

Sorta heavy disco - quite special  8)

This one you can actually dance to - without looking like a total zombie  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:35:36
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg Demo-series: Falling Into Infinity

Track: [01] Raise The Knife

Such a great track!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-08-14, 12:05:50
Let Me Go, Jimi Hendrix and then
Bleed It Out, Linkin Park
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2008-08-14, 17:06:43
NP Marillion / Fugazi / Emerald Lies

Killer intro!! *horns*  Before that I played Van Der Graaf Generator, Still Life and H To He Who Am The Only One. Still not sure about the latter (latest I bought), for VdGG it's almost mellow, have to get used to it and doesn't quite have the same impact (yet?) after my previous VDGG purchases Godbluff, Pawn Hearts, Still Life and Trisector (in that order).

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:10:30
NP: Van der Graaf Generator - Present.  A suprisingly short album, if you discount the bonus disc full of widdly bits.  Good though!  All together now, "It's a nutter alerrrrrrrt" 8)

It's on my shopping list!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:21:10
Yeah, I can see that I gotta get into these guys now !

Yep you should, what took you so long?! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-14, 18:42:12
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2008-08-14, 17:06:43
H To He Who Am The Only One. Still not sure about the latter (latest I bought), for VdGG it's almost mellow, have to get used to it and doesn't quite have the same impact (yet?) after my previous VDGG purchases Godbluff, Pawn Hearts, Still Life and Trisector (in that order).

It's not one of my favourites, either.  Whilst at work today I got through Vital, Present and Trisector - not a bad VDGG day.  8)

NP: Fish - Fortunes of War.  The live acoustic album of that name, I mean, not the track!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2008-08-14, 20:02:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-14, 18:42:12
It's not one of my favourites, either.  Whilst at work today I got through Vital, Present and Trisector - not a bad VDGG day.  8)

And I thought I was having quite a VDGG session ;)

NP Genesis / We Can't Dance / Dreaming While You Sleep

I have listened to this album a zillion times. One reason is I had like 5 cd's then, but mostly because I loved it (still do), my first steps into prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-08-14, 20:55:40
Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes

Track: [03] Under A Weeping Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-08-14, 22:22:32
Royal Hunt - Paradox II: Collision course
The Codex - The codex
Mr.Big - Actual size
Great White - Back to the rhythm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 07:48:49
Deep Purple - Live at the Olympia '96.  Simply because I've just ripped it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 10:33:19
Ozric Tentacles - Spice Doubt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 12:16:26
Played twice:  Magnum:  Breath Of Life

I really tried hard again, but this album just can't do anything for me. It seems to me uninspired and run-of-the-mill. Not even Bob's great singing can raise it into enjoyment for me  :'(

I don't understand how talented musicians like the Magnum guys can release something like that ... but then again, I don't have the required insight into the music business.


NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon  (on repeat)

See, this is what I call adventurous music  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-15, 12:31:34
I think there's a lot to love on Breath of Lilfe, but it also leaves a lot to be desired. The drummer situation had Tony Clarkin himself on the stool, bashing in some patterns on a synth set, and then edit it all a LOT because he's not really a drummer. The production is not very good, and even the best song in many ways, "Just like January" manages to miss the plot at one point, the middle 8. And that's what usually the high point of the songs. If it was on this, too, there would be at least one KILLER song on the album.

As it is, I enjoy most of the album, but for various reasons, not very often. Brand New Morning is so much better. Proper drummer, better songs, better production... the lot, really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 14:31:29
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-15, 12:31:34
I think there's a lot to love on Breath of Lilfe, but it also leaves a lot to be desired.

It's very much their 'but' album for me, too.

NP: Steve Vai - Alien Love Secrets.  Just so Nicky doesn't feel all alone in the progiverse.  ;D

By coincidence, a few weeks ago I had a mad purge on unripped CDs in the U and V parts of my collection, and did all of my Vai stuff at the time.  This also explains the recent Van der Graaf Generator binge!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 15:25:53
Wigwam - Nuclear Nightclub.

Not a household name, but I saw them as a support band back in the day and liked what I heard.  Might have been supporting Gong, but then again it might not.  :-[
See here for band info. (http://www.dprp.net/forgotten/wigwam/index.html)  From Finland, eh?  My tastes were years ahead of my time.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 15:43:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 15:25:53
From Finland, eh?  My tastes were years ahead of my time.  ;)

Ahead of what, Stevie ?  - the North Pole ?  ;D

Honestly, are there any Finnish bands that are worth spending time on, in the sense that they do something special, better than other related bands ?

I like Finns, particularly the way they wield their knives after drinking a bottle of vodka, but prog  ???


NP  Iced Earth:  The Awakening  (on Framing Armageddon)

Last short piece (Track 19) - very special, a mix of Catholic and Arabian Mass, reminded me of the apotheosis in Goethe's Faust.

Man, these guys are rapidly on their way to my top league - whewadewy  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 19:54:58
Yes - Close to the Edge.

Classic.  Utter classic.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 21:18:57
Mercenary:  Isolation  (on Architect Of Lies)

This is one of my fave M-songs, and a good starting point.

After several listens, I'm beginning to like Architect as much as Hours, maybe even more. It just needs those spins (note: plural).

I don't find that one can compare Mercenary with Nightwish. M are real heavy b*sy stuff, while N are more lounge metal. And for those who are frightened by growl, well, it's the - in progworld - ubiquitous "acquired taste".

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-15, 22:19:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 19:54:58
Yes - Close to the Edge.

Classic.  Utter classic.  *horns*


Hooray  ;D ;D ;D ;D

NP relayer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 23:03:29
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 07:44:57
Having started the weekend with Deep Purple - 24 Carat Purple at silly o'clock this morning, I'm now progging my way through the Sylvan back-catalogue.

NP: Sylvan - X-Rayed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-16, 09:06:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 23:03:29
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road.

So, how about a characterisation ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 09:27:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-16, 09:06:20
So, how about a characterisation ?  :)

AOR/prog or straight rock/prog.  No outward signs of vegetarianism.  Most famous for a storming version of the S.H.A.D.O. theme from Gerry Anderson's UFO TV series.

First time I played it I thought "this is just standard rock" but more prog appeared in the details every time I listened to it.  Not pushing any boundaries, but I play it quite regularly as I like it.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-16, 10:26:25
The radio: 3FM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 11:07:10
Deep Purple - Fireball.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 12:24:06
Extreme - Saudades de Rock.

Not 'Sausages', as I first thought!  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-16, 12:26:16
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-16, 13:34:03
Guys, dig one of the greatest bands on this planet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP_EhEpPHjY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXLELUx0Dh4&feature=related

There's even some bupsie stuff  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-16, 17:11:43
Shadow gallery Tyranny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-16, 17:32:16
NP  Nevermore:  The Politics Of Ecstasy

This is so insane that ........ that ............. dunno  :-X

But it sure is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 18:55:20
Just finished: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor.  A truly awesome album - best of breed.  *horns*

Just starting: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life.  Equally impressive, in it's slightly idiosyncratic way.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:07:59
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.

This afternoon seems to be turning into a bit of a 'Favourite Albums of 2008' session.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-16, 21:32:07
Devin Townsend - Terria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 21:54:18
Demians - Building an Empire.

Another 2008 fave.  No shortage of 'em, and we're still not two thirds through the year.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-17, 10:32:17
Nevermore:  Politics

Yeah, still. Can't get ridda these guys, man !

On this album too, on the last track, after a long pause, at about 10 min, they got some real crazy sh*. What to make of it  ???

OK, just to make it clear:  This band requires an exorbitant effort, but if you do it, it'l reward you manifold  :)  Guys ......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2008-08-17, 11:52:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 21:54:18
Demians - Building an Empire.

Another 2008 fave.  No shortage of 'em, and we're still not two thirds through the year.  8)


Supporting Anathema on tour as well i understand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-17, 12:41:34
Linkin Park:  Minutes To Midnight

After the severe battering of Nevermore, I need somethin more loungy  ;D

Great band, Linkin Park !  And they'v matured nicely:  more variation, melody, vivid lyrics, precise expression  :)

I'd say the LP catalog belongs in a proper prog collection  8)

You begin to realise that the American rockers are ahead of the game; in the States, a great band like LP get big (multiplatinum)  *horns*   in Denmark, it's still Madonna and Stones  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2008-08-17, 13:44:32
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-16, 21:32:07
Devin Townsend - Terria

Totally weird album, like it though!

NP Music from and inspired by the motion picture / The Matrix Reloaded / Disc 2 / Mona Lisa Overdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 14:07:24
Extreme - Rock Sausage, or whatever it's called!  ;D

Excellent album.  Not sure if it's quite up there with the mighty 'Waiting for the Punchline' but it's close.  A few more plays should give me a better perspective.

Superb live band, if anyone gets the chance to see 'em.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-17, 14:45:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 14:07:24
Extreme Rock Sausage, or whatever it's called!  ;D

- or steel balls held hostage ?  ;D


NP  Linkin Park:  Minutes To Midnight

Surprisingly "mellow" for Linkin. Some of it sounds almost like Coldplay. Hey, I didnt say that  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 15:33:17
Steve Hackett - Defector.

Very nice.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 18:58:33
Van der Graaf Generator – Real Time.

I love this, in fact I'd say it's my favourite out of the three recent releases.  I'm not saying this just because it largely consists of old material, but because it's a terrific performance by the band.  It has a life to it, a dynamic, a vibrancy which I personally found lacking in the 'Vital' live album thirty years before it.  Ironically, it sounds how I remember them in the seventies (rightly or wrongly) whereas 'Vital' doesn't and never did.

Nice one, lads. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:11:02
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2008-08-17, 13:44:32
Totally weird album, like it though!


Well i'm no expert when it comes to Devin-music but after one spin i can say that i like it to a certain extend.
Not overwhelming because i still think that the bloke is far beyond mad but just like Mike Patton he's unique. In every way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:16:19
It has been mentioned tonight in the Room but i was going to play it anyway:

Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo

Track: [disk one track 01] The Observer

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:25:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:16:19
Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo

Good call.  8)

Lone Star - Firing on all Six.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:34:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-17, 21:25:27
Good call.  8)


Funny thing is, the first time i heard the album i heard an other voice than Roine and i kept on thinking: I know that voice! Where have i heard it before?  ???

It turned out to be Neal Morse.  ::)

Go figure.  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-17, 23:15:53
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit

Track: [01] Release
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-08-17, 23:22:44
NP: Demians - Building An Empire

I already said this a couple of times but this album is soooooooooo damn great. I listened to it endlessly during my holidays and now I'm sure: To me it's easily one of the best albums of the last few years and the very best release of 2008 so far.

That's all for now. :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-18, 14:17:59
Firewind:  Allegiance  *horns*

A mainly Greek heavy metal band led by the young acclaimed Greek guitarist Gus G., started 1998, now with 5 full studio albums. Allegiance is their fourth (2006).

Not so original, but they're sure adept. Sorta Metallica meets Circus Maximus, and here and there Gus delivers some fine Gilmour/Mitchell type playing.

Recommended for the pm roomies !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-18, 23:41:32
Devin Townsend:  Ocean Machine: Biomech

I'm enjoying it far more than I did a year ago.

Not so complex, more atmospheric, actually quite "oceanic".

What's Terria like, Mad ?


This sounds interesting (Amazon - Devin Townsend):

Devin plans to release a new solo album in late 2008. Devin has stated the following on his official forums regarding this new album:

"Yo... A hugely complicated, dynamic metal 'symphony' thing...mainly instrumental... (Except for the choir vocal type shit). 72 minutes long. I've already started it, and it's far over the top...the most complex thing to date. Tentative title: 2. (Ziltoid was 1)...whatever it's called, it's going to have a '2' in the upper right hand corner. Maybe by December? Seriously...FAR over the top...TONS of guitar...TONS of solos...TONS of layers, some Devlab / Hummer bits, some beauty, some hell...no breaks between songs...some super clean quiet bits... No Ziltoid wackiness... I see it as a real DIY honest, adult thing. I want to write symphonies, but I'm a metal head, so here we go. I find it really natural. Making music without touring IS a break as far as I'm concerned..."

Devin also stated this on his forums on Wednesday, April 30, 2008:

"I have songs... A Monday, Coast, Disruptr, The Way Home, Lady Helen, Synchronicity Freaks, Gato Negro, Demon League. Thinking very hard...The record may be called 'Ki' or 'Ki-Ra' It's very different and very special...very strange...very minimal...deeply satisfying and sometimes very heavy in a 'new' way...it may be too dark for some. I've worked on this record more than almost any record I've ever done next to Ocean Machine. Sometimes I think it's brilliant and sometimes it freaks me out. I have an ambient record in the works as well. (That one is a ways away though...). Konrad, who did the Hummer and Devlab art, is doing this layout and videos and he is doing an AMAZING job."


Got this album on my SL.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-08-19, 13:34:01
Back to my 70s Prog discovery.
Just finished Jethro Tull's Thick As A Brick.
I liked it. :) Very different from what I'm used to.

Now listening to Renaissance's Ashes Are Burning.
Starts good. I like piano. ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-08-19, 20:43:44
Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon (official Bootleg cover series)

Track: [02] On The Run

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-19, 21:20:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-08-19, 13:34:01
Back to my 70s Prog discovery.
Just finished Jethro Tull's Thick As A Brick.
I liked it. :) Very different from what I'm used to.

Great that you're backlogging, Paxi. There are a lot of treasures to be found in the rock classics, and JT are definitely among the greatest. TAAB was an important part of my upbringing (contributing to the positive side of my character, and not biographic in any way)  ;D

I otoh am romping in prog metal world. Man, there are sooooo many fabulous groups these days. Wish there were some more fans to support'm  :'(


NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon

One of the absolute best  *horns*

Tom, this is definitely something for you !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-20, 14:24:44
Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I'd say that Nevermore have taken prog metal to new heights  8)

What do you say, Stevie ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-20, 20:47:22
Spock's Beard - Live

[03] Crack The Big Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:31:14
A bit Shadowland here and a bit Satellite there.

Why do my favourite music happen to be Neo Prog?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:32:09
NP: Andy McKee - Heather's Song

Such nice relaxed music! The guy is a genious on guitar! :o

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:11:17
Demians Building an empire.

See I'm still persevering. I think it has taken a while due to the first song and me listening to it at the wrong time i.e. when I can't give it my full attention still it is definitely growing on me. I guess I will have to burn it for the car.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:25:43
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:11:17
Demians Building an empire.

See I'm still persevering. I think it has taken a while due to the first song and me listening to it at the wrong time i.e. when I can't give it my full attention still it is definitely growing on me. I guess I will have to burn it for the car.

Ah finally someone here who is beginning to get it...;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-21, 20:48:13
NP: Metallica - The Day That Never Comes

A return to form!!! *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-22, 09:26:13
Manning - One Small Step.

The title track weighs in at 30 minutes, so it's officially prog.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-22, 10:49:37
Manning - Songs from the Bilston House.

Still my favourite Manning release, even after the obligatory 'settling down' period I usually need in order to get out of my 'This is the best album in the history of the world! Ever!' phase.  (See also Osada Vida, Beardfish, etc)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 08:25:36
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood.

I tend to think of the eighties as being the low point in the history of music, but then I play something like this and realise I shouldn't generalise!  ;)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-23, 12:39:41
Tool - Schism  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-23, 14:15:23
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
05. Way Out Of Here

*horns**horns**horns**horns**horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-23, 19:06:20
Today the great endeavour Nevermore

NP Pulse the DVD Pink Floyd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread - The best album of 2008!!!
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-23, 20:52:33
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:09:10
Free - Free at Last.

Another rockin' Amazon 2.98 bargain.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:18:26
Anathema - A Natural Disaster

Track: [05] Childhood Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-23, 23:27:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:09:10
Free - Free at Last.

Another rockin' Amazon 2.98 bargain.  *horns*


Talking about bargains...
You're not going to believe this......

Yesterday I was in an Albert Heijn (Dutch retail supermarket) in Utrecht Overvecht.
Sometimes they also sell cds. But of course that's pop music crap, so I don't bother.
So I passed it, but wait a minute!! What's that??

Believe it or not... "Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman's The Hound Of The Baskervilles" for only 2,99 euros!!
I couldn't believe it... When I didn't have it, I was searching every alternative music shop and finally imported it from verglas.com for 15 euros.
And now they have it on sale in an Albert Heijn....
For 2,99....
2 bloody 99!!

What the...?

At the very least that should be sold at a reasonable 5 euros, and not in an Albert Heijn! And certainly not amongst Britney's greatest hits, the Spice Girls 5 cd box and K3's De Drie Biggetjes... As if it's some cheap worthless sh*t no-one would ever buy!
It's blasphemy!

Yes, I was a bit angry (although that might not be the right word).
But later on I regretted that I didn't buy it. I could give it to someone else to get them into prog...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-24, 01:04:11
Dream Theater - The Root Of All Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-24, 01:46:07
She Caamora
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-24, 07:56:44
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-24, 08:22:24
Camel - Rajaz.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-24, 10:39:43
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood (Bonus Disc)

What an album!  Even the demos eclipse a lot of bands.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-24, 18:02:18
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-08-23, 23:27:33
You're not going to believe this......

Paxi, there's only one solution to this problem:  Throw a Molotov Cocktail thru (in any sense) the window of the Albert Heijn !

Altho I'l have to change your name then  ;D


NP  Nevermore:  Dead Heart, In A Dead World  *horns* *horns* *horns*

(But that doesnt seem to be a roomie thingy)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-24, 20:10:58
Sieges Even - Playgrounds

Track: When Alpha And Omega Collide  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-08-25, 00:07:36
NP: Andy McKee - Into The Ocean

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-08-25, 00:34:30
NP: Mew - White Lips Kissed

Anybody familiar with this Danish band? They have a lot of progressive elements in their music without sounding like your average progressive band, if that makes any sense.

Here's a link to their MySpace, so go and have a listen at: http://www.myspace.com/mew.

Since you live in Denmark, are they 'popular' there Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 10:25:19
Been watching DVD's  House of Yes (yesterday) followed by Songs from Tsongas (now)  Fantastic.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:38:28
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 10:25:19
Been watching DVD's  House of Yes (yesterday) followed by Songs from Tsongas (now)  Fantastic.  *horns*

I've been considering the QPR volumes, any thoughts?

NP: Marillion - Real to Reel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:51:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:38:28
I've been considering the QPR volumes, any thoughts?


maybe Nicky got it right with this one historical interest only. The sound quality is not brilliant (imo) however my copy was purloined through a dubious route.
the roosevelt concert is better quality having been a live radio broadcast and I think it is the same tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 13:21:47
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:51:47
maybe Nicky got it right with this one historical interest only. The sound quality is not brilliant (imo) however my copy was purloined through a dubious route.
the roosevelt concert is better quality having been a live radio broadcast and I think it is the same tour.

Ta.  NP Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans.

Much underrated album, IMHO, I've played it twice recently.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 13:35:17
NP Coheed and Cambria In keeping secrets of Silent Earth.

These guys are really growing on me.

Apparently they are playing albums 1 - 4 between 01 and 04th December in the Astoria.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 14:16:12
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 13:35:17
NP Coheed and Cambria In keeping secrets of Silent Earth.

Not an outfit I've checked out yet.  Unfortunately, as new music outstrips waking hours by an ever increasing margin, I've decided I'm fighting a losing battle unless someone bequeaths me a sonic screwdriver and a second heart.  ::)

NP: Marillion - B Sides Themselves.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-25, 14:33:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-08-25, 00:34:30
Since you live in Denmark, are they [Mew] 'popular' there Nicky?

Yeah, they're one of the most popular bands here in the Copenhagen area for people who want something more serious than the usual radio junk, but not so popular with proggies. I must also say that the few listens I'v had with'm havent gripped me in any way - I find that they sound like so many other good rock groups - but I'm not excluding that I might find some treasures in their music one fine day; it's happened surprisingly with other groups, e.g. DT and Nevermore - seriously  8) ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:38:28
I've been considering the QPR volumes, any thoughts?

Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:51:47
maybe Nicky got it right with this one historical interest only

Guys, I'm sorry, I dont know what the QPR volumes are, and I dont either know what you mean, Iggy  ???


These days I'm mainly switching between my five Nevermore albums when alone (they give me endless joy), and listening to lighter stuff when together with Ms 007 and Johnny, my work partner (we spend 2-3 hours driving together every workday). With both Ms and Johnny, Linkin Park's Minutes To Midnight works quite well, but with Johnny I also have to put up with a lot of radio music  :'(  (but aside from that, he's a real cool guy)  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 15:31:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-25, 14:33:52
Yeah, they're one of the most popular bands here in the Copenhagen area for people who want something more serious than the usual radio junk, but not so popular with proggies. I must also say that the few listens I'v had with'm havent gripped me in any way - I find that they sound like so many other good rock groups - but I'm not excluding that I might find some treasures in their music one fine day; it's happened surprisingly with other groups, e.g. DT and Nevermore - seriously  8) ;D


Guys, I'm sorry, I dont know what the QPR volumes are, and I dont either know what you mean, Iggy  ???


These days I'm mainly switching between my five Nevermore albums when alone (they give me endless joy), and listening to lighter stuff when together with Ms 007 and Johnny, my work partner (we spend 2-3 hours driving together every workday). With both Ms and Johnny, Linkin Park's Minutes To Midnight works quite well, but with Johnny I also have to deal with a lot of radio music  :'(  (but aside from that, he's a real cool guy)  8)

Nicky.

'If you ask me (and you did ask for it, Paco), the pre-Going albums are mainly of historical interest today. The best in them is Jon's wonderful songs. The extensive noodling has been surpassed by far by people like Masters JP and Steve Vai, who are more exciting and also don't go on forever.'

This was a quote from you in the Yes thread.


QPR is a football ground in London where Yes played on the Relayer tour.

The dvd's in question are NTSC and the sound quality is questionable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 15:33:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 14:16:12
Not an outfit I've checked out yet.  Unfortunately, as new music outstrips waking hours by an ever increasing margin, I've decided I'm fighting a losing battle unless someone bequeaths me a sonic screwdriver and a second heart.  ::)

NP: Marillion - B Sides Themselves.


Glad I'm not the only one struggling with the amount of new music this forum has recommended.   ;D ;D ;D

NP Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV, Vol. 2: No World for Tomorrow by Coheed and Cambria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 07:45:05
Marillion - The Thieving Magpie.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 13:06:17
Edenbridge - Myearthdream.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-08-26, 14:27:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 13:06:17
Edenbridge - Myearthdream.

And? Do you like it? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 15:06:38
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-08-26, 14:27:53
And? Do you like it? ;D

Yes indeed.  It's a bit 'EuroMetal by Numbers' inna Nightwish stylee, I guess, but very well executed with catchy tunes.  I've had it for about a week and feel safe in saying I'd buy more CDs by them but they'll never be amongst my all-time faves.  But then the same can be said about most bands!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 17:25:10
Muse - Black Holes and Revelations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-26, 17:57:41
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 15:31:09
This was a quote from you in the Yes thread.

Yeah, I had remembered that, Iggy (I'm not that senile (yet)), but your wording was a bit obscure; guess you meant that specifically the QPR collection could be regarded as "this one historical interest only". Is that correct ?


NP  Gary Hughes:  Once and Future King  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Terrific music and musicianship, and tremendous scope.

Particularly the limeys oughtta get this one (on Arthurian legend, and with Bob Catley, Damian Wilson, Irene Jansen, and Lana Lane in the mix).

Man, what people are willing to miss cause of all their quirks  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-26, 21:08:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-26, 17:57:41
Yeah, I had remembered that, Iggy (I'm not that senile (yet)), but your wording was a bit obscure; guess you meant that specifically the QPR collection could be regarded as "this one historical interest only". Is that correct ?


Nicky.

Sorry about that.

yes I feel the QPR gig it is for historical interest. 

It does however contain Chris Squire in serious boots.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-26, 21:28:22
Richard Thompson - Mock Tudor.

(Details of footware unknown)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-08-26, 22:42:50
Star One - Live On Earth

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-27, 00:30:39
Arena - The Visitor

Track: [01] A Crack In The Ice

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-27, 07:34:22
Extreme - III Sides to Every Story.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-27, 09:51:26
Karnataka - The Storm.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-08-27, 11:25:08
P5hng Me A*Wy, Linkin Park
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-27, 13:47:51
Live - Secret Samadhi. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-27, 17:37:32
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-26, 21:08:33
Sorry about that.

Hey, don't worry, mate, it was just my usual exaggeration  ;D :)

I'm already too senile to know I am - or was it sicko  :D


Quote from: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-08-27, 11:25:08
P5hng Me A*Wy, Linkin Park

Hey Draco, have you gotten a new keyboard ?  ;D


NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon  *horns* *horns* *horns*

New faves have piled up at the moment  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-08-27, 19:04:21
Pallas - The Sentinel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-27, 23:16:18
The Flower Kings - @Live Recording 2003  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-27, 23:19:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-27, 23:16:18
The Flower Kings - @Live Recording 2003  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Marvellous.  8)

NP> Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 08:49:26
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-27, 23:19:46
Marvellous.  8)

Oh yes.  8)  I'm still playing it now, as I didn't manage to get through all 2.5 hours of it before I went to bed last night!

I love the DVD as well.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 10:52:52
The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-08-28, 12:21:41
Today I played "Edenbridge - MyEarthDream".

At the moment I'm trying out a few bands through MySpace.
And I'm using this list. (http://www.progarchives.com/top-prog-albums.asp?ssubgenres=&salbumtypes=1&syears=2008&scountries=&sminratings=1&sminavgratings=1&smaxresults=250&x=7&y=15)

At the moment it is "Il Bacio Della Medusa" with the song "Ricordi Del Supplizio".

Musically it sounds ok (but I'm not falling from my chair...) but the voice is not really my cup of tea.
It sounds a bit cliché...

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-08-28, 12:53:42
What If, Simple Plan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-08-28, 12:56:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-08-27, 17:37:32

Hey Draco, have you gotten a new keyboard ?  ;D

Nicky.
It could be the case if Linkin Park didn't decide to call the remix P5hng Me A*Wy. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-28, 14:57:25
NP: Pain Of Salvation - ! (Foreword)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:17:27
Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival.

Only playing this for the second time, but already giving it the *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:18:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:17:27
Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival.

Only playing this for the second time, but already giving it the *horns*

That's better Steve! ;)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Oblivian Ocean

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:48:07
Ayreon - 01011001  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 20:59:03
Karnataka - The Storm.

Not my favourite album in the world by any means, but very nice if I'm in the mood.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-08-28, 23:23:09
Darktown Steve Hackett
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 07:17:24
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 09:59:32
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-08-29, 10:06:11
NP: Muse - Cave

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2008-08-29, 13:53:10
Arena, The Hour Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2008-08-29, 14:59:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 20:59:03
Karnataka - The Storm.

Not my favourite album in the world by any means, but very nice if I'm in the mood.  8)

Know what you mean, Karnataka are one of those bands that I listen to when I just want to quietly chill out in the evening.

NP               Threshold - Critical Mass

Andy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 15:24:09
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2008-08-29, 14:59:07
Know what you mean, Karnataka are one of those bands that I listen to when I just want to quietly chill out in the evening.

Yeah. There's some great guitar buried in the mix, but the key word is 'buried'  :o

Tears for Fears - Elemental.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 16:56:42
Tears for Fears - Raoul and the Kings of Spain.

They may not be prog, but I'm rather partial to TFF.  The 'after they were famous' releases are of particularly high quality, IMHO.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-29, 20:59:05
The only WinterStrain song ever to surpass the ten minute mark, mastered.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-29, 20:59:53
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-29, 20:59:05
The only WinterStrain song ever to surpass the ten minute mark, mastered.

Aahh, Epic.

Goood.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 21:39:59
Deep Purple - Made in Japan.

Classic.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-29, 22:08:30
Having listened to no music (apart from the car) in the last 2 days (work has been interfering  :o).

Metal Opera pts 1 and 2 Avantasia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-30, 00:42:46
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-29, 20:59:53
Aahh, Epic.

Goood.  ;D

Quite weird, ironic  - and let's not forget - proggy that it isn't gonna be on the album, right?! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 07:58:34
Deep Purple - Made in Europe.

Bit of a DP thing going on here at the moment!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:22:40
Peter Hammill - Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:30:35
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-30, 00:42:46
Quite weird, ironic  - and let's not forget - proggy that it isn't gonna be on the album, right?! ;D

>:(

Epics should be on any album. It's the essence of any prog album.

Period.  :D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:31:11
NP> The smurfs song.  ::)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:39:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:31:11
NP> The smurfs song.  ::)

I feel quite unwell!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-30, 10:38:07
Steve Hackett Defector followed by Tokyo tapes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 11:05:42
Peter Hammill - Silent Corner & the Empty Stage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 11:23:04
Stackridge - Mr Mick.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-30, 12:53:33
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 08:30:35
>:(

Epics should be on any album. It's the essence of any prog album.

Period.  :D ;)
corr
I stand er ected. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-30, 13:06:23
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-08-30, 12:53:33
            corr
I stand er ected. ;D

American: "How many times do you have elections?"
Chinese: "Evely molning"

:-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 13:07:08
 ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 13:59:01
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 14:05:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 13:59:01
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are *horns*

*thumbs up.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-30, 14:29:44
Shadow gallery Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-08-30, 17:24:03
Toto - Africa (compilation)

track: White Sister  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 18:11:14
Styx - Styx II.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 21:03:33
Queensrÿche - Take Cover.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 21:58:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 21:03:33
Queensrÿche - Take Cover.

Comming from an early Queensrÿche fan: Yuck.  :-\

NP> 30 Seconds To Mars - S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:22:32
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 21:58:03
Comming from an early Queensrÿche fan: Yuck.  :-\

I'm surrounded by unbelievers!  ;) ;D ;)

NP: Ozric Tentacles - The Floor's Too Far Away.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:27:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:22:32
I'm surrounded by unbelievers!  ;) ;D ;)


That's a strong 'Yes' when it comes to Take Cover.  ;)

NP> Riverside - After
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:51:08
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:27:57
That's a strong 'Yes'

You're getting a bit 'Close to the Edge' there!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:55:16
:D


Neal Morse - Deliverance (Morow.com)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:57:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:51:08
You're getting a bit 'Close to the Edge' there!  ;)


More at the Gates Of Delirium I'd think.  :P

NP> SBB - Skala
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 23:37:27
Camel - Lunar Sea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 23:50:21
Phideaux - Thank You For The Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-31, 08:16:34
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-30, 22:57:16
More at the Gates Of Delirium I'd think.  :P

;D ;D ;D

Dream Theater - Awake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-08-31, 11:03:03
Europe - Live in Sweden (Countdown tour 1986)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 19:40:48
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Currently: Never Enough

But i've got a confession to make: I'm beginning to like The Answer Lies Within.  :-[
Never thought i would ever say that but it's true. It's not so bad as it sounds.

However, I walk Beside You stays utterly bad. No question about that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:19:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 19:40:48
Dream Theater - Octavarium

Currently: Never Enough

But i've got a confession to make: I'm beginning to like The Answer Lies Within.  :-[
Never thought i would ever say that but it's true. It's not so bad as it sounds.

However, I walk Beside You stays utterly bad. No question about that.

I like every single note of the album. That's The Answer Lies Within included.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:31:49
I like most of the songs but always had troubles with two of them.

And right now i like seven songs. That's almost a hundred percent.  ;D

NP> Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:33:19
Van Halen - Women and Children First.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:34:55
The Pineapple Thief - The Sorry State  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:59:13
Animations - 911

Man this is ssoooo good.
A polish instrumental Prog group in the vein of Liquid Tension Experiment.
I've just ordered myself a copy.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-01, 08:47:43
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-31, 21:59:13
Animations - 911

Man this is ssoooo good.
A polish instrumental Prog group in the vein of Liquid Tension Experiment.
I've just ordered myself a copy.  ;D

Thanks! That sounds very interested!
I've added their MySpace to my favourites.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:19:18
Arena - Solomon

Just got back from vacation  :'(  so I need to play some serious prog stuff ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:34:43
Working from home this afternoon, nice to be able to listen to music whilst I work..... helps me get things done !!

Now Playing

Mermaid Kiss - Etarlis

Any other forum members heard anything by Mermaid Kiss ? Don't think I would class them as prog but they are very good nevertheless.

Cheers

Andy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:44:21
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:19:18
Arena - Solomon

Just got back from vacation  :'(  so I need to play some serious prog stuff ...

Welcome back Bups!
Did you have a nice vacation?

I was listening to Steve Thorne's Emotional Creatures: Part Two, today.
Good stuff!

Now, I'm trying to get a game to work! >:(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:55:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-09-01, 16:44:21
Welcome back Bups!
Did you have a nice vacation?

Yes, thanks. I spend the last week in the Parc des Ecrins, which is some kind of a mountain worderland. Also climbed the col d'Izoard with my road bike where I saw a lot of Dutch cyclists, including a good number of pretty girls  8)

QuoteNow, I'm trying to get a game to work! >:(

I am trying to get my real work going ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-09-01, 19:20:25
Pendragon - Believe

Track: Learning Curve
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-01, 20:10:30
The Flower Kings - Flower Power.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 20:36:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-09-01, 08:47:43
Thanks! That sounds very interested!
I've added their MySpace to my favourites.


-Paco

The first song i heard of them and that's a rather long song, even longer than 911 which clocks nearly 15 minutes, was The Four Symptoms.

Man that one really blew me of my feet. So good. Never heard anything of them but these guys have high potential.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 22:16:39
Dream Theater - Learning To Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-01, 22:48:05
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2008-09-01, 23:35:59
THE MISSION - "Tower Of Strength"
from the album 'Children'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 23:43:08
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2008-09-01, 23:35:59
THE MISSION - "Tower Of Strength"
from the album 'Children'

Marvellous.  8)

NP> Dream Theater - Pull Me Under
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-09-02, 12:17:24
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 22:16:39
Dream Theater - Learning To Live

A piece of true genius
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 19:20:10
Fish - The Perception Of Johnny Punter  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-02, 21:29:23
Several YouTube movies of Ayreon. ;D
I'm downloading them and I put them on my MP4 player. 8)
I won't be bored tomorrow when I go to school by train.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 21:31:04
Galleon - Engines Of Creation

Track: [01] A.I.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-02, 21:34:45
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 22:30:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-02, 21:34:45
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage  *horns*


Very nice indeed.  8)

NP> Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Live

Track: [01] Sorrow

This album and i'm sure i'm repeating myself here, is  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-03, 07:48:14
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 22:30:31
NP> Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Live

This album and i'm sure i'm repeating myself here, is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Ah well it's ok but it's no Demians... :P

;) Just kidding, it IS good!

NP: Pain Of Salvation - A Trace Of Blood

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-09-03, 10:14:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-03, 07:48:14
Ah well it's ok but it's no Demians... :P

Tom, you're evil!  >:(

Quote;) Just kidding, it IS good!

Oh wait: No you're not.  ;D :D

NP> Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence with the Octavarium Orchestra.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-09-03, 19:30:31
Frank Klepacki - Command & Conquer
From the music of the game C&C: Renegade

(www.frankklepacki.com)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2008-09-03, 20:57:40
NP : Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park : We Made It
And then A State Of Grace, Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-09-03, 21:10:57
Green Carnation - Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness

A 60 minute epic.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-09-03, 22:44:13
Brighteye Brison - Believers & Deceivers (http://www.myspace.com/brighteyebrison)
:o

I've got to update my shopping list!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-09-04, 12:33:35
Will listen to it tonight, P.  ;)

NP> Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 12:53:52
NP: Demians - The Perfect Symmetry

I heard they're pretty bad live actually with no stage-presence whatsoever. Well they are a new band, so maybe that could be the reason but still...Now I'm not sure anymore if I want to see them in October... ::)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-09-04, 15:09:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 12:53:52
NP: Demians - The Perfect Symmetry

I heard they're pretty bad live actually with no stage-presence whatsoever. Well they are a new band, so maybe that could be the reason but still...Now I'm not sure anymore if I want to see them in October... ::)

Tom

Which concert were you planning to go to?

I'm planning to see them in Utrecht, on October 8th.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-04, 18:13:11
Kim Mitchell - Ain't Life Amazing.  *horns*

Soaring, fluid guitar work.  Catchy tunes.  My only complaint is the former Max Webster frontman doesn't release albums often enough.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-09-04, 18:35:57
A.C.T - Silence
02. Puppeteers

Beautiful! 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 19:25:04
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-09-04, 15:09:39
Which concert were you planning to go to?

I'm planning to see them in Utrecht, on October 8th.  8)


I was thinking about going to the Tivoli show as well, or maybe to Zoetermeer on October 11th since that's closer to home. But I've been there far too much lately! ;)

To be honest I think I'm still going, Anathema is great as well, but I was so disappointed after reading a review of their show at progwereld.org...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 19:30:09
NP: Caamora - She

Listening to it for the very first time. Sounds ehm...interesting! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-09-04, 20:02:51
Earlier today:
Asia - Silent Nation
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
GPS - Window To The Soul

np: Satellite - Into The Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-04, 22:48:51
Ten - The Twilight Chronicles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 08:30:55
10cc - Sheet Music.

For my money, this album has some of the cleverset, most entertaining and most amusing lyrics of anything I own. Tickatickatimebomb... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:00:41
The Verve - Forth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:41:13
Earlier: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

np: Pendragon - Kowtow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:43:54
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:41:13
Earlier: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

np: Pendragon - Kowtow

Preparing for the gig? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:47:22
Today I listened to:
Frank Klepacki - C&C: Tiberian Sun
A very gloomy soundtrack. Great dark mood and atmosphere.

Also some A.C.T songs (from "Last Epic" and "Silence"). I played just a selection, because my dad was in the same room. He was whistling along. ;D He said it sounded a bit like Styx.

Now I'm listening to nothing.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:53:35
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:47:22
Now I'm listening to nothing.

What are they like? Never heard of them. Please shed some light on this band!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:01:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:53:35
What are they like? Never heard of them. Please shed some light on this band!

Tom

Well, they (nothing) released their debut album simply called "nothing" somewhere in 1967, or perhaps a bit sooner, later or never.
The band has no members and they're coming from nowhere, somewhere and anywhere.
The track I was listening to was "not there".
They sound like... well, like nothing actually...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:34:57
Kid Rock on the radio.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:51:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 08:30:55
10cc - Sheet Music.

For my money, this album has some of the cleverset, most entertaining and most amusing lyrics of anything I own. Tickatickatimebomb... 8)

10cc ruled in those days. I'm Not In Love is one of the most wonderful songs eva, and One Night In Paris ("Paris" pronounced in French) is ingenious. I could continue ...  :)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:01:11
Well, they (nothing) ....

;D Paxi !


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 11:47:22
Also some A.C.T songs (from "Last Epic" and "Silence"). I played just a selection, because my dad was in the same room. He was whistling along. ;D He said it sounded a bit like Styx.

Didnt occur to me ... but then again, it's your Dad, Paxi, and he's old  ;D


NP  Electric Light Orchestra:  Tightrope  (on A New World Record)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Man, that beginning - wheeew !!!

When I heard it back in those days, some thirty years ago, it simply blew me away. Nobody had done anything like that before.

Forget what I said earlier bout ELO. OK, Jeff's lyrics were so-so, and a lot of their stuff was terribly syrupy - but they sure had their moments  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:59:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 12:51:01
10cc ruled in those days. I'm Not In Love is one of the most wonderful songs eva, and One Night In Paris ("Paris" pronounced in French) is ingenious. I could continue ...  :)

Nicky.

Hey, where have you been? >:(
Good to see you back! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:05:49
NP - nothing. I don't even have loudspeakers in my new office!  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:07:02
Thanks, Paxi, glad you missed me  :)  but I'm not gonna be so active in the Room for a while, cause I'm trying out some other music forums.

However, I read all new posts in the Room daily, so in that way I'm sharing  :)

Maybe some roomies other than you and I could be generous for a while now  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:30:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:07:02Thanks, Paxi, glad you missed me  :)  but I'm not gonna be so active in the Room for a while, cause I'm trying out some other music forums.

What?! You're leaving us for another? You don't love us anymore? :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:07:02Maybe some roomies other than you and I could be generous for a while now  ;)

Yeah, like Bluey!
Good to see you back too! :)

Now we need Appelmoes?? again, and... Peter?

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:39:57
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:30:25
What?! You're leaving us for another? You don't love us anymore? :P

I do love you guys - a lot, altho not in a way that gets physical  ;D  - but at the moment I'm on a heavy prog metal spin - if you can imagine that  ;D  - and I wanna see what like-minded dudes think about Nevermore, Iced Earth, Mercenary, and the ilk, so ....

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:30:25
Now we need Appelmoes?? again, and... Peter?

Right, what happened to those guys  ???  Maybe Appy got unappy cause we didnt wanna shaaare his lady (hope not). Cap must be around, cause the Room is kept nice and clean; would be good to hear from him again  :)


NP  Nothing

... cause I'm at the library, cause my pc broke down for good now, and cause I can't afford to buy a new one at the moment  :'(

So I'm sharing with Paxi  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:51:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:39:57I do love you guys - a lot, altho not in a way that gets physical  ;D  - but at the moment I'm on a heavy prog metal spin - if you can imagine that  ;D  - and I wanna see what like-minded dudes think about Nevermore, Iced Earth, Mercenary, and the ilk, so ....
Ahh I see...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:39:57NP  Nothing

So I'm sharing with Paxi  ;D

They're good eh?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-05, 14:12:49
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 13:51:31
They're good eh?

There's nothing like Nothing  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-05, 14:55:34
AC/DC - Powerage

The first album I bought by myself, fascinated by the cover. I remember coming back home on my mob with the vinyl inside my pullover to protect it from the rain. And what a shock when I first played it. Man that was soooo good   *horns*

What ? Yes, I know I am old ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-05, 15:06:27
You're old...



;)


NP: Dream Theater - Images And Words

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 15:07:47
Stephen Fry - Podcast #5
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-09-05, 20:37:00
Just finished Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

np: Muse - Black Holes and Revelations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-05, 21:29:40
Since there are people who tent to play Nevermore within this room ( ;D) i might as well play this one:

Paradise Lost - Laws Of Cause  *horns* *horns* *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 08:11:19
Opeth - Blackwater Park.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 09:53:43
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-05, 21:29:40
... tend ...

:P Mad.


NP  Deftones:  White Pony   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Another group you guys oughtta check up. Highly original, experimental, grungy, moderately heavy, more atmospheric than melodic, lotta passion.

Anyone else into this group ?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 11:12:10
Queensrÿche - State of Art (Bootleg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 11:41:14
NP  Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor  (title song & last track on album TGE)

Arguably the ultimate rock piece:  If rock is about crying out one's anguish, then this one sure does it. Something very Existentialist and Nietzschean about this piece. Breathtaking !!!

I'd be interested to hear what you guys think about it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 12:01:28
Peter Hammill - Over.

Classic 'angst' album.  '(On Tuesdays She Used To Do) Yoga' must be one of the best 'My Baby Gone & Left Me' type lyrics I've ever heard.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-09-06, 12:54:21
Great White - Back to the rhythm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 14:20:23
The Verve - Forth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-09-06, 15:09:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 14:20:23
The Verve - Forth.


What do you think of it?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 15:28:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-09-06, 15:09:46
What do you think of it?

Good, so far, but I've only played it four times as yet.  Most Verve/Aschroft stuff has taken me a whille to really get into as it's fairly laid back and not particularly in your face.

NP: The Flower Kings - Flower Power.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-06, 16:23:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 09:53:43
:P Mad.


What?  ???






;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 17:27:10
Kim Mitchell - Ain't Life Amazing.

Getting a fair bit of repeat play at Jones Hall these days.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 18:12:43
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-09-06, 12:54:21
Great White - Back to the rhythm

There must be a lot of angst in them too, after The Station nightclub fire  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Station_nightclub_fire .


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-06, 17:27:10
Kim Mitchell - Ain't Life Amazing.

Getting a fair bit of repeat play at Jones Hall these days.  *horns*

What's s/he like, Stevie ?


NP  Nevermore:  Enemies Of Reality

Just acquired this album together with Iced Earth's The Reckoning today at Malmö Skivhandel. Now I have all 7 of Nevermore's studio albums.

Next step is differentiating them. That'l take some time - pretty overwhelming music  *horns*

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 18:20:04
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-05, 21:29:40
... tent ...

You want me to listen to Nevermore in a tent, Mad  ???  (You really live up to your name)  ::)

Well, they're so good that I'd listen to'm anywhere, even on a marsh  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-06, 18:40:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-09-06, 18:20:04
You want me to listen to Nevermore in a tent, Mad  ???  (You really live up to your name)  ::)
.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-09-06, 19:04:34
NP: Ryo Okumoto - Winners Of The Heart (Single)
1. Winners Of The Heart


This really sounds like a gospel song... No prog at all...
The second song though.........
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-09-06, 19:08:50
.........sounds very much like Spock's Beard.

NP: Ryo Okumoto - Winners Of The Heart (Single)
2. Free Fall


-Paco


EDIT: I just found out that the following people play on the song "Free Fall":
Ryo Okumoto: Keyboards
Alan Morse: Guitar
Dave Meros: Bass
Nick D'Virgilio: Drums


:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 00:10:58
NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway  :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-07, 08:48:00
Placebo - Nancy Boy CD1.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-09-07, 09:05:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 00:10:58
NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway  :)

Tom, you got somethin with Danish bands. How can that be ?

How about trying out Mercenary ?  They're my fave Danish band, and actually quite close to Circus Maximus (oughta make some lights blink with you).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-09-07, 09:37:53
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:16:03
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage.  *horns*

Snap!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:17:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-09-07, 09:05:43
Tom, you got somethin with Danish bands. How can that be ?

How about trying out Mercenary ?  They're my fave Danish band, and actually quite close to Circus Maximus (oughta make some lights blink with you).

Nicky.

I don't know what it is with all those Danish bands to be honest. I saw Saybia live last June at Pinkpop and their performance made me check out their back-catalogue. Now I'm totally in love with their latest album.

I wrote Mercenary down in front of my computerscreen so I won't forget to check them out maybe this evening. Especially since you say they're quite close to CM.  *horns* Thanks for the tip Nicky!!

By the way, don't you think it's about time for a new CM album?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-09-07, 12:39:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:17:15
I don't know what it is with all those Danish bands to be honest.

You're probably looking for a Danish girlfriend (just call me TCRPFSP - The Chief Room Psychologist For Shattered Persons)  ;D

As I wrote earlier, sorta:  They're terribly beautiful and terribly conceited.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:17:15
I saw Saybia live last June at Pinkpop and their performance made me check out their back-catalogue. Now I'm totally in love with their latest album.

So what are they like, Tom ?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:17:15
I wrote Mercenary down in front of my computerscreen so I won't forget to check them out maybe this evening. Especially since you say they're quite close to CM.  *horns* Thanks for the tip Nicky!!

Welcome, Tom  :)

Mercenary are in the top league, and in my prog pantheon now.

As I wrote earlier:  "... I'd recom The Hours That Remain as a M-starter, maybe not their most original, but their most melodic and accessible album."


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-09-07, 11:17:15
By the way, don't you think it's about time for a new CM album?

Yup, it would be interesting to hear what they're up to now, after having broken thru (prog) bigtime and are able to get assisted by the leading specialists.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-07, 18:06:34
Tori Amos - The Beekeeper.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-09-07, 19:52:58
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

Track: [02] Digital Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-09-07, 23:00:27
(http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/TransAtlantic03.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-07, 23:36:12
Queensrÿche - Q2K  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-09-07, 23:46:49
(http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/Urbane01.jpg)

But not for long, I'm going to bed now, so...... -->
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-08, 20:20:26
Marillion - Season's End.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-08, 21:23:07
Marillion - Family

Track: [01] Splintering Heart

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-08, 21:25:50
Eels - Blinking Lights & Other Revelations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-08, 22:02:46
(https://www.insideoutshop.de/images/PTDeadwing.jpg)
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

8. Start Of Something Beautiful

And it IS very beautiful!! One of the most beautiful pieces of music can be found in this song.
Wonderful!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-09-08, 22:03:43
Jadis - Somersault
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-09, 12:10:16
I've connected my MP3 player to my stereo and now it plays all my albums from my listening profile at random!
My own radio station! ;D

Pendragon - Master Of Illusion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-09, 13:14:26
Neal Morse - Lifeline (Single)
From his website.

Yeah! 8)
Quality as always!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-09-09, 16:15:00
NP: Pure Reason Revolution - In Aurélia

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-09, 17:13:30
Gazpacho - Bravo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-09, 17:45:46
Dead soul Tribe - Lullaby For The Devil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2008-09-09, 19:06:31
Linkin Park, KRWLNG
What a great violin intro. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-09, 20:47:54
Ian Gillan - Double Trouble.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-09, 22:00:08
Neal Morse - Lifeline  *horns*

Thanks, PH. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-09-11, 16:20:42
Guthrie Govan - videos on YouTube. My God, what a guitarist he is...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-09-11, 19:47:29
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-09-11, 21:06:42
Hehe...

The Flower Kings - Drivers Seat  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-11, 21:44:02
Ian Gillan - Mr Universe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-11, 22:37:14
Ian Gillan - Glory Road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-12, 07:16:59
Asia - Live in Moscow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-12, 11:20:35
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
7. This Is The 21st Century

I'm dreaming again...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2008-09-12, 13:35:38
Now playing :-

" Hindsight", the latest album from Anathema.

Songs on this are semi-acoustic versions of a selection of songs from their previous albums..... and its pretty good by my reckoning.

Cheers

Andy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-12, 14:52:18
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2008-09-12, 13:35:38
"Hindsight", the latest album from Anathema.

Cool - just ordered it.  Thanks for the heads-up  *horns*

NP: David Bowie - Reality.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-12, 15:25:50
Robert Calvert - Captain Lockheed & the Starfighters.

"This I am enjoying."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-12, 19:22:20
Demians - Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-09-12, 19:23:51
Earlier: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

np: Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-12, 22:32:24
A Band Called 'O' - The Knife.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-12, 22:35:35
Galleon - Engines Of Creation

Track: [02] The Assemblers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-12, 23:07:37
Neal Morse - Lifeline

A very Neal Morse song.
Lots of Neal elements are in there. But I must say that I begin to like it more and more.
I'm really looking forward to the new album.

But err... Anyone else experiencing an 'error' at 10 or 11 seconds in the song? Or is it part of the song??
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-12, 23:34:04
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-12, 23:07:37
Anyone else experiencing an 'error' at 10 or 11 seconds in the song?

Nope.  Not in the m4a format download, anyway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:15:38
Pendragon - Believe.

I'm looking forward to the new album (pre-ordered 8)) hugely!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:50:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:15:38
Pendragon - Believe.

I'm looking forward to the new album (pre-ordered 8)) hugely!  *horns*

If the music is up to the cover it should be great !

NP Scorpions - Lovedrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:56:59
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:50:20
NP Scorpions - Lovedrive

I love that album, it's probably their finest work to my ears.  Unfortunately I only have a vinyl copy (and a picture disc, at that!) and haven't heard it for years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-09-13, 11:17:33
Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive Collection

track: Shine a Little Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 14:44:40
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-09-12, 23:07:37

But err... Anyone else experiencing an 'error' at 10 or 11 seconds in the song? Or is it part of the song??

Strangely enough, i only had it the first time i played it.
But didn't had any troubles after that.  :-\

NP> Dream Theater - Romavarium  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 16:01:55
Paul Kossoff- Back Street Crawler.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 16:05:00
The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future

Track: [01] The Truth Will Set You Free  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 18:30:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 16:05:00
The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future

Good call.  One of my fave TFK albums along with the mighty Paradox Hotel.  8)

NP: Ian Gillan - Future Shock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-09-13, 18:46:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 18:30:27
Good call.  One of my fave TFK albums along with the mighty Paradox Hotel.  8)

NP: Ian Gillan - Future Shock.

Hey Steve, I also have Paradox Hotel, but I don't really see the brilliance in it.
Can you do a little review on that album? 'cause I really want to like it (I like everything from Roine Stolt, except The Flower Kings... :-/)
Perhaps I can appreciate it more.

OSI - Free
7. Kicking
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 19:51:23
Sylvan - X-Rayed

Track: [01] So Easy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 21:45:34
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-09-13, 18:46:16
Can you do a little review on that album? 'cause I really want to like it (I like everything from Roine Stolt, except The Flower Kings... :-/)
Perhaps I can appreciate it more.

Lawks-a-lummy, old chap, I don't think I'd know where to start!  ;)  Anyway, I don't think a few words from me (however well chosen) would sway you.  Perhaps we just like different things...  :)

NP: The Flower Kings - Alive on Planet Earth.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:15:02
It seems we're in a Flower Kings mood today!  ;D

The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are

Track: [01] In The Eyes Of The World

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-09-13, 18:46:16
Hey Steve, I also have Paradox Hotel, but I don't really see the brilliance in it.
Can you do a little review on that album? 'cause I really want to like it (I like everything from Roine Stolt, except The Flower Kings... :-/)
Perhaps I can appreciate it more.

I've been trying to explain that to you too in the past but i am a lousy reviewer and so is Steve it seems.
The only thing that annoys me from time to time is Hasse Fröberg's voice.  :-\
I'd rather listen to Roine singing but other than that the Flower Kings are one of the leaders in prog music.

But divining them...that's a different story i'm afraid.  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:27:24
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:15:02
It seems we're in a Flower Kings mood today!  ;D

I'm in a Flower Kings mood EVERY day.  8) ;D 8)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:15:02
The only thing that annoys me from time to time is Hasse Fröberg's voice.  :-\

Conversely, I love it.  In fact, I think the Fröberg/Stolt blend is one of TFK's strengths.  If I were to be picky, the only thing about this wonderfully consistent band that I don't find to be absolutely 100% is 'Bavarian Skies'.

Currently 'Big Puzzle' has just finished and the opening notes of 'Sounds of Violence' are kicking in... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:31:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:27:24
...If I were to be picky, the only thing about this wonderfully consistent band ...

Judging from the many personal changes they've had in the past i'd say that this isn't the case.  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:38:35
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:31:15
Judging from the many personal changes they've had in the past i'd say that this isn't the case.  ;)

Chorus: "Oh yes it is!"  ;D

Close to divine...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 22:49:35
(http://www.powwows.com/gathering/images/smilies/yippee.gif)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-13, 23:32:15
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:50:20
NP Scorpions - Lovedrive
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:56:59
I love that album, it's probably their finest work to my ears.  Unfortunately I only have a vinyl copy (and a picture disc, at that!) and haven't heard it for years.

I agree, it's my favorite album of theirs. I am sure you should be able to find the CD for a reasonable price (but I didn't check)  ;)

NP ... nothing, going to bed. Good night  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 07:54:17
Simon Says - Tardigrade *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 09:57:28
Kamelot - The Black Halo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-09-14, 12:41:33
NP  Nevermore:  In Memory

This is their second studio album, formally designated an EP, cause it's only about 1/2 hour long, but guys:  Don't skip this one !!!  The five tracks are tremendous. This is actually the first real Nevermore album. Their nominally first self-titled album has solely songs originated from the Sanctuary period. While it's an excellent metal album, it doesnt really rise above what several other fine metal bands have done. With In Memory they became the prog metal gods that they've remained since  *horns*  (only a discreet opinion, of course)  :) ;D

Tracks 2-5 are surprisingly mellow and melodic for N-standards, so maybe a good starting place for newbies  ;)

I took my whole stack of seven Nevermore albums with me on this trip to Paris, and I'v been listening to nothing else (willingly). These guys really do it for me  :)  They'v overtaken DT in my book and have thus become my fave group ... so guys:  Aint this pretty much the best recommendation I can give ?  ;) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 13:07:32
Marillion - Somewhere Else.

Another 'can't wait for the new album' scenario 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 16:26:52
Wishbone Ash - There's the Rub.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-09-14, 16:41:54
Marillion - Marbles  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 18:02:30
Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2008-09-14, 18:30:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 18:02:30
Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-09-14, 19:11:59
Pendragon - Once Upon a Time in England Volume II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 19:31:42
Styx - Man of Miracles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-09-14, 19:50:00
Jadis - Somersault
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 20:45:48
Arena - Live & Life *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 21:00:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-14, 20:45:48
Arena - Live & Life *horns*

Ooooooooh, just got to 'Serenity'  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-09-15, 19:03:12
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: The First Man on Earth  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-09-15, 20:00:17
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-15, 21:01:54
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road (CD2)
2. The Man From Planet Marzipan

Man this is good! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-15, 21:21:57
Just finished Styx - Cyclorama.

For the rest of the evening, anything other than Pink Floyd somehow seems disrespectful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-15, 21:25:27
Richard Wright - Broken China  :(

I agree. What a legacy.  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-15, 23:25:24
Just finished: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon.
Just started: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-16, 11:35:52
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
4. Wrapped Up In Time

Yes people, I like this very much. It's on my shopping list now.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-09-16, 18:53:06
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-16, 20:12:47
David Gilmour & Richard Wright - Wearing The Inside Out

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2008-09-16, 20:32:15
ZZTop, Rough Boy and then Linkin Park, Pappercut.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-09-16, 20:43:15
Is there anybody out there? -  Pink Floyd on the way home in fact I have been playing Pink Floyd constantly in the car for a few days now after not playing them for months.

NP Shadow Gallery Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-16, 21:51:14
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Track: [09] Ten Plagues

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-09-17, 09:10:49
Nightwish - Oceanborn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 09:15:14
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 13:14:11
Beardfish - The Sane Day. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 14:54:32
T.Rex - T.Rex.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 17:24:08
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:00:47
Marillion - Clutching at Straws (Bonus Disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:13:29
Let's break this chain.  :P

NP> Opeth - The Drapery Falls  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:26:38
Room V - Shadow Gallery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-09-17, 22:48:32
V for Victory - Tommyknockers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-09-17, 22:49:51
That is, I'm not actually playing it. I'm playing on it, and no, this isn't the song title game thread, is it? ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-17, 23:01:29
Peter Gabriel - Big Time CD single.

I'm not playing on it, I had to turn Pete down at the time - no matter how he begged.  ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-09-17, 23:48:07
Today I played Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles

Man, I never get tired of that album! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-09-18, 09:55:59
Poppy morning ...

Muse - Absolution
Morcheeba - The Antidote
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-09-18, 12:29:50
Need for Speed - Most wanted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-18, 18:38:47
RPWL - World Through My Eyes.

Even when I'm not actually playing Pink Floyd, Richard Wright & Co still have a significant impact on my daily life  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-19, 08:19:08
Katrina & the Waves - Katrina & the Waves.

No, don't laugh!  There are some cracking rock/pop tunes on this album.   :o :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-19, 09:31:12
Hey Steve, I don't laugh at all.

Do You Want Crying is one of my favorite classic rock tunes   *horns* 

I remember decades ago, we were on a dock waiting for a small ferry on an Aegan Sea island. Some English guys sitting next to us were playing this song on their stereo and it rocked the place !

So long now - since you walked and left me ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-19, 10:34:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-19, 09:31:12
I remember decades ago, we were on a dock waiting for a small ferry on an Aegan Sea island. Some English guys sitting next to us were playing this song on their stereo and it rocked the place !

I can picture it, seems perfect music for 'sitting on the dock of the bay'  :D  Personally I think tracks such as 'Red Wine & Whisky' and 'Mexico' are perfect examples of their genre, even if that genre isn't prog.

NP: Katrina & the Waves - Waves.  Not as good as 'Katrina & the Waves', IMHO, as the lean & hungry, post-New Wave feel isn't there to the same extent.  But still an enjoyable spin from time-to-time.

BTW, these two albums are still available on one of those 2-albums-on-one-CD that BGO produce.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-19, 12:13:11
Marillion - Christmas 2006: The Jingle Book.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-19, 21:36:16
The new album is very good indeed by it lacks a song like this:

Marillion - Ocean Cloud  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-19, 22:17:57
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-09-19, 21:36:16
The new album is very good indeed by it lacks a song like this:
Marillion - Ocean Cloud  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Unfortunately, most albums lack a song like Ocean Cloud!  ;)

NP RPWL - God Has Failed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-20, 07:50:16
I started the day with RPWL - The RPWL Experience.
Now playing: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-20, 15:05:18
Marillion - Live in London 2005 (http://www.marillion.com/music/frc/035.htm) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-20, 15:47:24
Marillion - Happines Is The Road

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-20, 18:48:11
RPWL - God Has Failed.  Really excellent album. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-09-20, 20:02:07
Royal Hunt - Collision course
Jon English - English history II
Joe Lynn Turner - Second hand life
Saga - Chapters live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-20, 20:34:26
Metallica - Death Magnetic  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-20, 22:02:09
Arena - The Visitor

Track: [02] Pins & Needles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-09-20, 23:58:16
Stage Dolls - Get a life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-21, 07:14:03
Marillion - Popular Music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-09-21, 10:44:16
Walk Of Life by Dire Straits.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-09-21, 14:24:38
Thin Lizzy - Massacre  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-09-21, 14:56:42
The Steve Miller Band, Living In The USA.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-09-21, 18:51:39
Magnum - Wings of heaven (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-09-21, 20:07:24
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
5. At Home In The Mire

Love it! All those keyboards!! ::)
Wonderful!!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-22, 10:12:15
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-20, 20:34:26
Metallica - Death Magnetic  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I read that the sound of this one is very poor due to mixing issues. Fans all around the world complain because they find the songs are good but the (lack of) quality of the recording makes it nearly unbearable if you try to listen to it with headphones or a good hi-fi.

I have never been a Mets fan myself so I don't bother much but I guess others do. Nicky, who seems to be the only person in the world that loves St-Anger  ;D, has certainly an opinion about it ...

NP Nightwish - Century Child
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-09-22, 15:07:55
NP: Ephrat - No One's Words

Track 2: Haze

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-22, 20:40:56
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-22, 21:18:54
The Verve - Forth.

Good, solid album.  It's probably never going to appear in any top XX lists of mine, but it's still fun to listen to.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2008-09-23, 07:36:48
Sabbat - History of a time to come

The best british thrash album ever  ??? Could be
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-23, 17:53:39
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-23, 19:02:24
Carptree - Man Made Machine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-09-23, 19:06:11
Quidam - Alone Together
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-23, 20:20:24
Scorpions - Lovedrive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-09-23, 22:33:31
Shadow Gallery Tyranny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-23, 23:27:34
Marillion - Brave (Bonus Disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-09-24, 09:29:40
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

My first listen and I have to say that I am really impressed  :)  I hope further listens will confirm.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-09-24, 16:49:55
Fortune - Fortune

(No, not the swedish band)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-09-24, 20:16:15
earlier: Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness

np: Credo - Rhetoric

6. The Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-09-24, 20:21:10
Radiohead - Kid A
3. The National Anthem

Wow :) sounds really good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2008-09-24, 22:23:25
Sabbt - Dreamweaver (reflections of our yesterdays)

Heavy going but lyrically very interesting and challenging
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-24, 22:27:44
Just watched the Marillion - Marbles on the Road DVD.

Awesome.  Possibly the best concert DVD I've ever seen  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2008-09-24, 22:52:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-09-24, 22:27:44
Just watched the Marillion - Marbles on the Road DVD.

Awesome.  Possibly the best concert DVD I've ever seen  *horns*

the actual gigs were prettygood as well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-24, 23:23:37
NP: Sigur Rós - Í Gær

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-09-25, 02:25:33
you on an icelandic trip?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-09-25, 14:28:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-22, 10:12:15
I read that the sound of this one [Metallica's Death Magnetic] is very poor due to mixing issues.

That's one of the several vicious rumors that particularly Metallica are prey to, probably spread by people whose lives are so boring that they get a kick out'f running down others.

Who's the producer of DM ?  Answer: Rick Rubin !  Do you seriously think that he'd settle for anything less than perfection ?  And in my ears the production is perfect.

Another vicious rumor about Metallica, prevalent in Denmark strangely, is that Lars Ulrich can't play drums. Now isnt that silly  ::)  OK, he might not be a Mike Portnoy, but he sure is top professional.


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-22, 10:12:15
Nicky, who seems to be the only person in the world that loves St-Anger  ;D, has certainly an opinion about it ...

Metallica is not one of my favorite prog metal groups (top league: Nevermore, Dream Theater; second league: Kamelot, Tool, Iced Earth, Symphony X, Steve Vai, Thought Chamber, Zero Hour, Redemption, Circus Maximus, Sieges Even, Opeth, Stride, Aghora, Mercenary, Seventh Wonder, Vanden Plas; third league: Metallica, Helloween, Andromeda, Threshold, Dark Tranquillity, Wuthering Heights, Pagan's Mind, Enchant, Section A, Spiral Architect, and probably some others that I have to check up more).

What I like about them is that they havent sold out despite being multiplatinum. They're still ingenuous, if not ingenious  ;D  They continue to challenge themselves and their fans, in contrast to bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Motörhead (the ¨ for you, Mad) that find a formula that sells and continue to use this formula for ensuing albums. Plus that James & Co. seem like down-to-earth guys that you can have a beer with and shoot the bull.

I can't say whether St. Anger is my fave M-album - havent listened enough to their albums - but it sure is an adventure. The problem with it is that it's rather monotonous, so after some 4-5 songs I actually tire of it and long for something else.

So if this doesnt set off a discussion ...  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-22, 10:12:15
NP Nightwish - Century Child

I'l leave that one to you, Bups  ::) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-09-25, 14:47:44
Queensrÿche:  Operation: Mindcrime

(Another ¨ for you, Mad)  ;D

After several spins, this album really does grip me by the b*s. It definitely is the masterpiece that it has been touted to be.

OM should be accessible to all roomies, so guys ...  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-09-25, 15:05:08
Glad to have you back, even for just a while, Nick  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-09-25, 14:28:15
That's one of the several vicious rumors that particularly Metallica is victim to, probably spread by people whose lives are so boring that they get a kick from running down others.

Who's the producer of DM ?  Answer: Rick Rubin !  Do you seriously think that he'd settle for anything less than perfection ?  And in my ears the production is perfect.

I can't talk about an album that I have not listened to but I can swear you that on the French DT forum, MANY real Metallica fans complain about the production of DM although they do like the songs. And to their ears, the problem is obvious. And they don't seem to be the only ones : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105530

Quote
I can't say whether St.Anger is my fave M-abum - havent listened enough to their albums - but it sure is an adventure. The problem with it is that it's rather monotonous, so after some 4-5 songs I actually tire of it and long for something else.

I mentioned it only to attract you. And it worked  ;D

QuoteSo if this doesnt set of a discussion ...  ;)

We'll see  ::)

QuoteNP Nightwish - Century Child
I'l leave that one to you, Bups  ::) ;D

Thanks, Nicky, I really would have really missed it if you had gone away with it 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2008-09-25, 19:05:22
Points Of Authority, Linkin Park *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2008-09-25, 19:54:38


What I like about them is that they havent sold out despite being multiplatinum. They're still ingenuous, if not ingenious  ;D  They continue to challenge themselves and their fans, in contrast to bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Motörhead (the ¨ for you, Mad) that find a formula that sells and continue to use this formula for ensuing albums. Plus that James & Co. seem like down-to-earth guys that you can have a beer with and shoot the bull.

I can't say whether St. Anger is my fave M-album - havent listened enough to their albums - but it sure is an adventure. The problem with it is that it's rather monotonous, so after some 4-5 songs I actually tire of it and long for something else.

So if this doesnt set off a discussion ...  ;)


I'l leave that one to you, Bups  ::) ;D

Nicky.
[/quote]

Go to disagree with you there mate

I think the most recent Maiden and Piest albums are far more challenging as opposed to death magnetic which sounds like metallica crica 86-91 ie when they were good as oppsed to 95-05 when they were complete and utter pony  ;)

 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-09-25, 21:43:46
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2008-09-25, 19:54:38
Got to disagree with you there, mate ....

That's fine with me, Funkster, but it looks like you made quite a mess of the quote  :)

I just don't find that Maiden and Priest have evolved/progressed much since they found their respective styles some thirty years ago, while Metallica have really taken some serious risks - that's just what many fans have criticised them for - and for me that's essential:  That every new album from a group takes you utterly by surprise. That's what I understand by "progressive".


NP  Bo Kaspers Orkester:  Hund

... which is "dog" in Swedish (and German).

Quite different, and quite refreshing  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-09-25, 22:09:16
Tyranny Shadow Gallery

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-09-25, 23:12:50
NP  Nevermore:  In Memory

A must for a Nevermore fan, or anyone who wants deeep music  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 08:17:22
Kaipa - Angling Feelings.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I've always rated this album very highly, but this morning it sounds like the best CD on earth.  Ain't it funny how yer ears have these different moods?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-09-26, 08:58:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 08:17:22
Kaipa - Angling Feelings.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I've always rated this album very highly, but this morning it sounds like the best CD on earth.  Ain't it funny how yer ears have these different moods?  ;)

Yeah man, some of those songs are absolutely fantastic!
Like The Fleeting Existence Of Time (I think that's the best one of the album!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-09-26, 09:40:17
NP  Nevermore:  The Politics Of Ecstasy

Recorded together with In Memory in 1996, POE being the very heavy experimental brother.

I now skip the title song and Love Bites cause they're so grating. But the other tracks are nothing less than exhilarating  *horns*

Maybe this can whet some appetite (from Century Media's page on Nevermore):  "Seattle's Nevermore welcome you to This Godless Endeavor, a grand overture where musical tapestries are fascinatingly complex while entirely accessible. Interwoven, multi-faceted melodies ceaselessly crisscross creating a fabric portraying life's labyrinthine mosaic. Intense solo work dips and weaves effortlessly into the album's material creating a colorful while consistent whole. A Century Media cornerstone artist, Nevermore's unique combination of dark melody and rhythmic brutality, has solidified their place in metals elite hierarchy."

Hey guys, don't ya need somethin that kicks ass once in a while ?  Or are we settling into middle-aged complacency ?  :P

Nicky.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 11:26:26
Journey - Revelation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 11:52:25
Marillion - Remixomatosis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 14:08:20
Marillion - Friends.

Personally I could have lived without the Britney & Abba toons, but otherwise  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-09-26, 16:00:44
Oh, man... there is a lot in this thread I'd love to discuss.

Nicky... the sound problem on "Death magnetic" isn't a rumour. It is a nerve-wracking, ear-bleeding fact, and it's worse on the single than on any other songs - only natural, since the problem has to do with loudness. It's mastered beyond reason, although the guy doing the mastering says it was distorted already in the mixdown that he got to master. Much stuff about this all over the net, including a petition to have them remix or remaster it. The album is now popular to download in its Guitar Hero form, because the sound is supposed to be much better. This I can not verify.

At last, there is a movement among fans, screaming for the business to call off the "loudness war" before they take all the life out of the music.

I've been talking about this for years, and I had a few words about it on our website in 2005. I got a lot of acclaim for what I wrote, so it's clear people have been getting enough for quite a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:14:25
Marillion - Family.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:37:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:14:25
Marillion - Family.

Maybe you are not Peter but Steve Hogarth after all  :D

Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:49:15
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:37:58
Maybe you are not Peter but Steve Hogarth after all  :D

Seems I'm a man of a thousand faces.  You'd think I could find a decent one amongst them, but no... ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:37:58
Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful

Storming tune, particularly fine video to go with it, too!  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-09-26, 19:50:14
Just played: Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

np: Pink Floyd - Echoes

Track: Comfortably Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-27, 09:16:25
Marillion - Happiness is the Road, Vol 2  *horns*

The 'official downloads' have certainly got me hooked.  I'm looking forward to the real thing immensely - one of the biggest releases of the year for little old me. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-27, 10:09:45
Marillion - Live in Barcelona 1998 (http://www.marillion.com/music/frc/016.htm)

Excellent acoustic set with a nice Who 'Substitute' cover *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-27, 10:37:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-26, 18:49:15
Seems I'm a man of a thousand faces. 

:D

QuoteStorming tune, particularly fine video to go with it, too!  :P

Actually, I was watching the video while posting  :-[  ;D

Ayreon - Hope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-09-27, 12:29:54
A bunch of Def Lep's ballads :

Bringing on the Heartbreak
Two Steps Behind
Long Long Way to Go
Miss you in a Heartbeat
...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-27, 20:21:43
Metallica - Death Magnetic.

I didn't comment on this before as having chucked it in the 'unlistenable' pile I wanted to dig it out and re-check before heaping scorn upon it.  If you've not noticed, I don't generally come on here to slag artists off.  However, a new day doesn't bring any new insights - I'd agree 100% with all those in headbanger land who're saying 'great music but exceptionally poor sound quality'. :(

Not the worst sounding CD I own, but certainly a contender.  Of course, we all have our own ideas about what is and isn't acceptable, and I wouldn't pick a fight with anyone who thinks DM is fine.  But I suspect this release is sufficiently iffy that it's inevitably going to upset a relatively large-ish number of people - purely a statistical thing.

To me it's unlistenable on an expensive hi-fi, unlistenable on a medium price one and unlistenable on a cheap one.  It's positively painful on an iPod or other nailed-to-my-head arrangement, but tolerable on the naff speakers on my PC that sound like they've got a rug thrown over them.

Cracking tunes, though, their strongest for a long time IMHO.  Put me down for a copy if they ever do a decent remaster!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-27, 20:49:33
Van Halen - 5150.

Not sure why I picked this one, except that it's showing as never played since I ripped it.  I'm more of a Van Halen than Van Hagar man, and always rated 5150 as my least favourite.  But b*gg*r me if it doesn't sound OK tonight!  Not brilliant, but not bad.

Perhaps pretty much anything sounds good after Death Magnetic?  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-27, 23:18:13
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 09:56:14
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-09-28, 10:27:55
Zoo - Z på maken
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-09-28, 10:38:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 09:56:14
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live.


Nice, very nice.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 13:35:52
Tangent - Not as Good as the Book.

I love the Brand X, Jazz-Rock feel of 'Lost in London' in particular *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-09-28, 17:18:04
Cinderella - Night songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 17:24:07
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 20:42:45
Extreme - Waiting For the Punchline *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-29, 23:04:27
Just finished: Marillion - Remixomatosis.
Just started: The Reasoning - Dark Angel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-29, 23:43:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-29, 23:04:27Just finished: Marillion - Remixomatosis.

You mentioned Remixomatosis before.
Is it that good? It's only remixes by fans of an otherwise excellent album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 09:49:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-29, 23:04:27
Just started: The Reasoning - Dark Angel.

And so, is it good ?

NP Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

I didn't think I would enjoy a Porcupine Tree album so much one day. It's just great from start to finish  *horns* Is Nil Recurring as good ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 12:21:30
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 09:49:43Is Nil Recurring as good ?

Yes! It's more of the same from Blank Planet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 13:56:01
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-09-29, 23:43:55
You mentioned Remixomatosis before.
Is it that good? It's only remixes by fans of an otherwise excellent album.

Very much to taste.  To me it's interesting but not essential.  With the official HITR download having saved me waiting for my deluxe edition of the new album to turn up, I've been in a bit of a Marillion frenzy and filling in some gaps in the collection.  So, with my completist hat on, it's a worthwhile buy - but I doubt if it'll be a regular play for me.

Personally I'd sooner spend money on some of the excellent Front Row Clubs live downloads.  Others, of course, might think Remixomatosis is the best thing on the planet!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 13:58:19
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 09:49:43
And so, is it good ?

I've only played it twice so far.  Initial reaction is yes, it's a good 'un, but it hasn't replaced the debut album in my affections as yet. But give it time... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 14:00:24
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 09:49:43
I didn't think I would enjoy a Porcupine Tree album so much one day. It's just great from start to finish  *horns* Is Nil Recurring as good ?

Of course it is!!!  ::) ;D

When I'm Emperor of the Galaxy, anyone not owning a full set of Porcupine Tree albums is lilkely to be pushed out of an airlock somewhere.  ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 16:34:08
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 12:21:30
Yes! It's more of the same from Blank Planet.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 14:00:24
Of course it is!!!  ::) ;D

OK, OK, guys, I put it on my shopping list right away  ;)

QuoteWhen I'm Emperor of the Galaxy, anyone not owning a full set of Porcupine Tree albums is lilkely to be pushed out of an airlock somewhere.  ;) ;D ;)

Maybe you could also think of banning of the galaxy (at least temporarily) people who don't want to enter "the other song title game contest"  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 16:40:54
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-30, 16:34:08Maybe you could also think of banning of the galaxy (at least temporarily) people who don't want to enter "the other song title game contest"  ;D

:D :D :D :D :D


I've been watching Porcupine Tree's Arriving Somewhere... and man, it's as good as I remember. Even better.
I think I'm in love with the drummer.

I mean his drumming...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 22:40:56
Pendragon - Pure.

Perhaps I shouldn't go straight into 'awsome album' mode after only one listen, but it's certainly one with immediate appeal.  Grabs you by the b*lls and swings you round the room.  Gosh ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 22:51:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 16:40:54
I've been watching Porcupine Tree's Arriving Somewhere... and man, it's as good as I remember. Even better.
I think I'm in love with the drummer.

I mean his drumming...

Yes, great drummer - mesmerising.  I was a great fan of the previous occupant of the PT drum stool, too, and wasn't best pleased when he left.  However, after a period of adjustment, my fears proved to be completely unfounded.  I also love Colin Edwin's bass playing.  In fact I love everything about PT.

Well, everything apart from the 'dragged across a gravel path' picture quality that plagues Arriving Somewhere....  Still, now I'm used to it I tend to overlook it as the performance is so good, but I much prefer the other footage on the DVD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 23:56:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 22:51:01Yes, great drummer - mesmerising.  I was a great fan of the previous occupant of the PT drum stool, too, and wasn't best pleased when he left.  However, after a period of adjustment, my fears proved to be completely unfounded.  I also love Colin Edwin's bass playing.  In fact I love everything about PT.
Yes, and on stage you can see that Colin really is enjoying the music. I love that.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 22:51:01Well, everything apart from the 'dragged across a gravel path' picture quality that plagues Arriving Somewhere....
Well, that's part of the package I guess. I like it very much actually. It gives it the right feel. Especially in the heavy parts where the screen goes from black-white to full colour and shaking and breaking. Fantastic. Music IS art. And a lot more than that too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-01, 10:40:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-09-30, 23:56:34
Well, that's part of the package I guess. I like it very much actually. It gives it the right feel.
I guess that's the thing with 'art' - not everyone responds to it in the same way.  Personally I like the band's performance/show to be the art part, and the concert DVD to be a pretty straight documentary of how it was, but that's just me.  I grew up in the 70s, living through some of the most dreadful camera work and cheesey video effects known to mankind, courtesy of the BBC's 'Top of the Pops' TV show.  It left scars that will never heal. ;)

NP: Pendragon - Pure.  This really is a band on fire - highly recommended *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-01, 14:09:11
Various Artists - Tales From Yesterday. (A Yes tribute album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:16:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-01, 10:40:15
I guess that's the thing with 'art' - not everyone responds to it in the same way.  Personally I like the band's performance/show to be the art part, and the concert DVD to be a pretty straight documentary of how it was, but that's just me.  I grew up in the 70s, living through some of the most dreadful camera work and cheesey video effects known to mankind, courtesy of the BBC's 'Top of the Pops' TV show.  It left scars that will never heal. ;)


lol

I know what you mean.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:32:11
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the light.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:41:52
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:32:11
Amaran's Plight - Voice in the light.

At night?

(That's Reasonable faint of me...)

- GazPaco

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:55:56
Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 08:53:06
Marillion - Live in Manchester 2007 (http://www.marillion.com/music/frc/043.htm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-02, 18:56:57
IQ - Ever
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

np: Dreamscape - Deja Vu (track on their MySpace)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 20:38:38
Metallica - St. Anger.

OK, it's probably not Metallica's best, but I'm in the right mood after Death Magnetic.  I'm growing to love the latter, in spite of the below par sound quality.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-02, 21:17:18
Dream Theater - Greatest Hit ( And 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs )

Track: [02] Take The Time 2007 Remix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-10-02, 22:18:43
They might be giants - Then the early years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 08:43:35
Marillion - Brief Encounter.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 09:35:51
Money - Fist Investment (http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Investment-Money/dp/B0012908T6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1223019085&sr=1-1) *horns* *horns* *horns*

A personal fave from the late 70s/early 80s, Money often featured on the late Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show.  It's only since getting the album on CD that I've noticed how some tracks (especially on side 2) had a hint of early Queen 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-03, 09:46:18
Jadis - Fanatic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-10-03, 10:47:59
Journey - Revelation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 16:41:08
Marillion - Thankyou Whoever You Are/Most Toys (Single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-10-03, 18:56:59
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Pallas - The Cross and the Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-03, 20:54:08
Dominici - Genesis

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 21:49:39
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 23:56:21
Marillion - Happiness is the Road Vol 2: The Hard Shoulder.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 00:02:49
Dream Theater - Images And Words ~ 15th Anniversary

Track: [01] Pull Me Under

Recorded Live in Bonn, Germany this CD is given to every International Fan Club members.
And i'm one of them.  ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 09:19:06
Metallica - S&M.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 10:49:29
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 12:40:19
Richard Thompson - Amnesia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:25:09
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 00:02:49
Dream Theater - Images And Words ~ 15th Anniversary

Track: [01] Pull Me Under

Recorded Live in Bonn, Germany this CD is given to every International Fan Club members.
And i'm one of them.  ;D *horns*

How's the quality of the recording?
And of the performance?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:25:59
Oh, I'm playing Jean Michel Jarre at the moment.

I made my own compilation of best songs:

"Industrial Revolution - Overture" now.

Great! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:40:51
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:25:59
Oh, I'm playing Jean Michel Jarre at the moment.
I made my own compilation of best songs:

Heroically resisting the temptation to comment on the apparent brevity of such a project, ;D I'll move swiftly on to:

Pendragon - Once Upon a Time in England Volume I.
An odds'n'ends collection of varying sound quality.  Not a must-have, but certainly an interesting item if, like me, you're all fired up by the mighty Pure! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 18:31:23
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 19:10:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:40:51Heroically resisting the temptation to comment on the apparent brevity of such a project, ;D

I agree! To some extend.
Most of his music is very ambient. Actually, it's so ambient that it becomes boring.
But some of his music is very upbeat (I like "Magnetic Fields Part 1" a lot!).
And sometimes it's very good to relax to his music.

All in all, I don't listen to it very much, but when I'm in the right mood, I love (almost) every minute of it!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 19:16:03
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 13:25:09
How's the quality of the recording?
And of the performance?

Man it's a great recording. Surrounded is just as the version on Chaos In Motion DVD/CD that means with the Marillion parts and the extended solo.
The performance is very good to say the least. There's a Mellotron solo during Take The Time and even Metropolis Pt I is an extended version.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 19:58:54
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-10-04, 19:10:17
I agree! To some extend.

No need to defend your tastes, I was only jesting ;D  JMJ has always left me cold, but you never know how you'll feel about these things in the morning...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:01:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 19:16:03
Surrounded is just as the version on Chaos In Motion DVD/CD that means with the Marillion parts and the extended solo.

Have you watched the CiM DVD yet?  I love the way there's the bricks from The Wall on the big screen while they're doing the Pink Floyd bit in Surrounded *horns*

Awesome performance, on the whole, although the video quality varies from clip to clip.  Some bits are like watching YouTube!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:37:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:01:43

Awesome performance, on the whole, although the video quality varies from clip to clip.  Some bits are like watching YouTube!  :o

I definitely agree with that.
Don't know if that's a bad thing though, 'cos you get that real 'live' feeling. It's a pure dvd, mostly unpolished i'd say but there are parts that are not the way they should be.
Ministry, i've mentioned this earlier, is one of the best songs on it. I always thought of it as a good song, though nothing special with the solo on the end that could have been edited a bit but man, on the DVD it's marvellous. Also In The Presence is great. Brings back good memories.
The footage in between some songs are good to watch. Very funny how Mike holds a shirt of Pistons and make something completely different out of it.  ;D
I haven't watch the bonuses yet though. I might to that next Tuesday evening when my wife has to work and my kids are asleep.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:59:49
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:37:58
The footage in between some songs are good to watch.

Indeed 8)  But I kept thinking that if I were Jordan Rudess I'd shave off the 'Gary Glitter' beard, if only to make for swifter airport transits ;D

NP: Pendragon - Once Upon a Time in England Volume II.  Comments as per Volume I earlier, except the sound quality is generally better.  I believe this was/is available as an official free download, although I'm not sure as I'm the proud owner of a genuine hold-it-in-your-paws version.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 21:30:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 20:59:49
Indeed 8)  But I kept thinking that if I were Jordan Rudess I'd shave off the 'Gary Glitter' beard, if only to make for swifter airport transits ;D


You mean that they might consider him a member of the Taliban?  ;D
That would be a great joke.  :D
It happened to James Hetfield once.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 21:47:33
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 21:30:08
You mean that they might consider him a member of the Taliban?  ;D

Not quite (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7573812.stm) :o

NP: Wishbone Ash - Distillation Disc 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:03:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 21:47:33
Not quite (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7573812.stm) :o


Ah okay. Didn't know about the Gary Glitter thingy. I thought you meant something else.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:11:01
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:03:25
Didn't know about the Gary Glitter thingy.

Perhaps it's not as newsworthy outside of the UK :)

I see you're listening to Animations, if Last.FM is to be believed.  Are they worth us Roomies checking out, d'you reckon?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:35:33
Amaran's plight - Voice in the light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:41:22
Some Manowar live in anyGerm thingy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:58:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:11:01

I see you're listening to Animations, if Last.FM is to be believed.  Are they worth us Roomies checking out, d'you reckon?


If you like Liquid Tension Experiment then i'd definitely say yes.
It's a Polish instrumental band and the technicality they show is huge. Extremely good and highly recommended.  :)
I first heard a song of them, The Four Symptoms, when i searched for bands who sounded like LTE.
I'm ussually not very into instrumental bands but after i heard just this song i had to buy the album too.

NP> Metallica - Death Magnetic

Strange title, strange cover but i like it nevertheless.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-04, 23:49:12
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:58:59
I'm ussually not very into instrumental bands but after i heard just this song i had to buy the album too.

I've had a listen and I like what I hear! 8)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:58:59
NP> Metallica - Death Magnetic
Strange title, strange cover but i like it nevertheless.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I love the 3D effect of the cover, brilliant idea. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 10:15:44
Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe   *horns*

Swedish band, related to Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, and Mercenary, and just as good.

Tom, definitely something for you   :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-05, 10:44:25
The Stranglers - Black and White.

One of my fave Stranglers albums, always good to give it a blast 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-05, 13:49:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 10:15:44
Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe   *horns*

Swedish band, related to Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, and Mercenary, and just as good.


To be honest, i like Scar Symmetry better than CM and Mercenary.

NP> Nothing ... yet.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-05, 14:51:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-05, 13:49:50
NP> Nothing ... yet.  :D

Now, now, that's simply not true.  Pain of Salvation according to the digital spy that is LastFM ;D

NP: Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-05, 15:21:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-05, 14:51:30
Now, now, that's simply not true.  Pain of Salvation according to the digital spy that is LastFM ;D


Indeed you're right.  :D

Currently: Flame To The Moth  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-05, 16:57:44
Porcupine Tree - Moonloop EP  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-05, 17:26:20
And now Porcupine Tree - 'Waiting' CD Single.  If memory serves, this was the first time I heard the amazing 'The Sound of No-one Listening', still one of my (many) fave PT tracks all these years later *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-05, 18:59:17
Queensrýche - Mindcrime At The Moore
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-10-05, 20:57:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 10:15:44
Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe   *horns*

Swedish band, related to Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, and Mercenary, and just as good.

Tom, definitely something for you   :)

Nicky.

Wow, thanks Nicky, I checked out their MySpace and really enjoyed what I heard! Must buy Holographic Universe asap!

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 23:52:24
You're welcome, Tom. And get Mercenary's Architect Of Lies whilst you're at it. It's up there too, a bit heavier than the others, but just as melodic  *horns*

At this point all of these four bands seem equally great to me  :)

NP  Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe  (on repeat)   *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-05, 18:59:17
Queensrýche - Mindcrime At The Moore

Hey Mad, got tired of umlauts ?   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 08:42:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 23:52:24
You're welcome, Tom. And get Mercenary's Architect Of Lies whilst you're at it. It's up there too, a bit heavier than the others, but just as melodic  *horns*

At this point all of these four bands seem equally great to me  :)

Okay thanks, I will check it out when I get home from work this afternoon.

NP: Meshuggah - Catch 33

Mindblowing...... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 10:21:08
NP: Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

It's been a while since I played this album, I almost forgot how good it is! I was insipred to listen to it again when I was watching Chaos In Motion last night. Suddenly a bit of 'In The Name Of God' came by in 'Schmedley Wilcox' and I was like  :o *horns*.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-06, 10:31:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 10:21:08
NP: Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
It's been a while since I played this album, I almost forgot how good it is!

Yes, an awesome piece of work.  Some days it's my fave DT album, but they've done so much top-drawer stuff that my fave album is normally the one I'm playing at the time. :-[

NP: Nothing, as I'm in the middle of a mammoth reripping-at-a-higher-bitrate session.  But earlier I was listening to Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-06, 13:05:28
Tori Amos - From the Choirgirl Hotel *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 15:09:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-05, 23:52:24


Hey Mad, got tired of umlauts ?   ;D

Nicky.

No, i just pushed the wrong button.  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-10-06, 15:16:01
TNT - Atlantis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-06, 15:25:30
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-10-06, 15:16:01
TNT - Atlantis

I've just finished AC/DC - TNT.

Now I'm confused - which one's the song title thread? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-06, 17:58:28
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind A Triangle *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:09:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 10:21:08
NP: Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

It's been a while since I played this album, I almost forgot how good it is!

Yes, it sure is mindblowing. Now that my preferences have become heavier, TOT has become one of my fave DT´s.

I'd say, Tom, that if one really goes for TOT, then one is ready for Nevermore. They're even heavier and darker than TOT, and it sure aint music for women and children (altho there are some tomboys on the Neverboard, and some metalheads in their twenties), but man, these are guys who really cut the metal these days  *horns*

I'd add that the difference between these groups is that DT are more varied (partly due to the keyboards), NM more daring (progressive?, and Warrel a more exciting singer), but imm there's no doubt that these are the two groups that rule metalworld in these times   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Just a discreet opinion, guys  :-[  ;D


NP  Nevermore:  Sentient 6  (on Endeavor)

Mmmmmmmmm  :) 8) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:10:30
Just played: Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me  8)

A killer album if you ask me, but you didn't  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:13:06
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:10:30
Just played: Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me  8)

A killer album if you ask me, but you didn't  ;) ;D

I'll tell you my opinion if i receive it.  ;)

NP> Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

So d**n bloody good.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:36:54
NP  Nevermore: This Godless Endeavor  (title song)

As I wrote earlier, the ultimate metal piece (more than any other) - and I still think so  *horns*   (and certainly not music for women and children, Blueys excepted (compliment in return))  *horns* ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:50:26
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [01] A New Beginning

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:05:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:50:26
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Aha, I hadnt even heard about it. Thanks for mentioning it, Mad  :)  I just added it to my SL.

What's it like ?  (give it a few spins before answering)

Niky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:06:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:05:18
Aha, I hadnt even heard about it. Thanks for mentioning it, Mad  :)  I just added it to my SL.

What's it like ?  (give it a few spins before answering)

Niky.

Well i'm listening to it for the second time now.
The only thing i can say right now that it's way, way way,,,way...way better than Waiting In The Wings.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:15:32
Just finished: Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic, Part Two.  Still one of my (many) best albums of 2008 *horns*
Now playing: Phil Manzanera - K-Scope.  I've loved this album ever since I got a cheap vinyl version in the HMV sale some decades ago.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:17:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:09:34
Yes, it sure is mindblowing. Now that my preferences have become heavier, TOT has become one of my fave DT´s.

I'd say, Tom, that if one really goes for TOT, then one is ready for Nevermore. They're even heavier and darker than TOT, and it sure aint music for women and children (altho there are some tomboys on the Neverboard, and some metalheads in their twenties), but man, these are guys who really cut the metal these days  *horns*

You know what actually just happened a couple of hours ago? I went to get a drink at my friend's house. He likes progmetal as well (we always go to DT-gigs together), but is more into even heavier music. Well, when I got there he said: "Hey, you should listen to this, it's really good." The next thing I know is that I'm listening to 'This Godless Endeavor' blasting out of his speakers and you know what? I think I really like it! Funny coincidense, huh? :)

By the way: What do you mean when you're talking about tomboys??? ;)

NP: DeeExpus Project - PTtee

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:27:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:17:18By the way: What do you mean when you're talking about tomboys??? ;)

Well, he could have said bongoboys...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:40:48
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:27:24
Well, he could have said bongoboys...

He could have, but he didn't.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:44:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:17:18
... and you know what? I think I really like it! Funny coincidence, huh? :)

Yeah, really !

Great to share, Tom  :)

Maybe now we can upgrade TSRDOPM  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:17:18
By the way: What do you mean when you're talking about tomboys??? ;)

;D Tom. Wasnt even thinkin bout you (sorry)  :-[

A tomboy is a girl that's like a boy ... or a boy that's girlish - like you  :o ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:17:18
NP: DeeExpus Project - PTtee

What in ravin hell is that  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-10-06, 23:11:05
Listening to:

King Crimson - Discipline
5. Thela Hun Ginjeet

This is soooooo cool. And odd too. It makes me go bongo!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 23:13:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:44:16
Yeah, really !

Great to share, Tom  :)

Maybe now we can upgrade TSRDOPM  ;D

The WHAT!? :o


Quote;D Tom. Wasnt even thinkin bout you (sorry)  :-[

A tomboy is a girl that's like a boy ... or a boy that's girlish - like you  :o ;D

Ah thanks mate!  ::)


QuoteWhat in ravin hell is that  ???

Well, DeeExpus Project is a great rap-outfit. They have some really cool songs with very intriguing lyrics. Most of their songs are about life on da street in da hood, y'know. ;)

No but seriously, DeeExpus Project is a progressive melodic rock-band from England. The song I was just playing, PTtee, is sort of a tribute to Porcupine Tree. In this song they take some PT-based riffs (and sometimes even really a PT-riff!) and create their own unique song with them. I think this is a great way to pay tribute to a band, far better than to just 'cover' a song.

But instead of me rambling on and on I think it's a better idea to just go to www.myspace.com/deeexpusmusic and let the music speak for itself. :)

NP: Nevermore - Garden Of Gray (on MySpace)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:00:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:44:16
Maybe now we can upgrade TSRDOPM  ;D

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 23:13:28
The WHAT!? :o

Paxi, you're good at this  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 23:13:28
... just go to www.myspace.com/deeexpusmusic and let the music speak for itself. :)

I will, Tom  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 23:13:28
NP: Nevermore - Garden Of Gray (on MySpace)

What's that  :o :D ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:08:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:00:20
What's that  :o :D ;D

Garden Of Gray is a track from Nevermore's self-titled debut-album, apparently.  ;D

You should know that, you know... ;)

Tom

Oh, almost forgot: NP: Pendragon - The Freak Show
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:18:32
I was just trying to be bongo, Tom  ;D

Avoid Nevermore's self-titled debut album initially !  Leave it for later. It's a good metal album, but nothing like what came afterwards - whew !

But do get their second studio album In Memory, which unfortunately has been classified as an EP. It's actually a good starter: Some wonderful melodic and atmospheric pieces. The Sorrowed Man (track 5) is one of my fave NM-songs. Beautiful !!!


"Fly me away on the wings of a dove
To the temple of knowledge we can fly
Smiling inside, peace so clear
One with the all, one within mind

Pray that I will live forever
The sorrowed man will not be me
Today I'll change my life forever
For what I've seen must surely be"

Yes, guys, this is also Nevermore. Music for the thinking wo/man with b*s  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:34:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:18:32
Music for the thinking wo/man with b*s  :)

Bongos?  ;D

NP: Marillion - Live in Manchester 2007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:36:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:34:08
Bongos?  ;D

;D  So, Stevie, explain "interbongo"  :D

Ncky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:51:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:36:56
So, Stevie, explain "interbongo"  :D

Erm,  Ukranian Prog-Death-Trash-Metal outfit, most famous for 'A Change of Bongos' and 'Octabongo'?  Or am I thinking of something else? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-10-07, 09:16:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:09:34
I'd add that the difference between these groups is that DT are more varied (partly due to the keyboards), NM more daring (progressive?, and Warrel a more exciting singer), but imm there's no doubt that these are the two groups that rule metalworld in these times   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Just a discreet opinion, guys  :-[  ;D

And what about Symphony X, Nick ? It's been a while since you last mentioned Paradise Lost  ;D

NP Symphony X - V : The New Mythology Suite (a bit pretentious as a subtitle, no ?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-07, 11:50:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:00:20Paxi, you're good at this  ;)

Easy.
TSRDOPM is of course:

Theory of Salt Rosé Drinking On a Plastic Moon.


NP: Ayreon - The Final Experiment
6. Sail Away To Avalon

Nice song and if I'm not mistaken this was brought out as a single too! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-07, 12:02:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:44:16
Maybe now we can upgrade TSRDOPM  ;D

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-10-07, 11:50:19
TSRDOPM is of course:

Theory of Salt Rosé Drinking On a Plastic Moon.

Nicky, seeing the above I don't think that Paco knows what TSRDOPM is.... :-\  :P

I gave it some thought and came to the conclusion that it must be:

The Shattered Room Department Of Power (or Progressive) Metal

;)

NP: A Perfect Circle - The Noose

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-07, 15:04:10
Very clever Tom!

Napalm Death - You Suffer

Great song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 16:59:51
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 00:51:19
Or am I thinking of something else? ;)

Stevie, I think that you're thinking of what all men think of, and what makes'm lose their concentration for a sec or two occasionally, and what makes you live up to your name (right, Deenie?)  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-10-07, 09:16:46
And what about Symphony X, Nick ? It's been a while since you last mentioned Paradise Lost  ;D

Bups, SyX are great and are in my second league of progmetal. I just consider DT and Nevermore even greater (top league)  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-07, 12:02:10
Nicky, seeing the above I don't think that Paco knows what TSRDOPM is.... :-\  :P

I gave it some thought and came to the conclusion that it must be:

The Shattered Room Department Of Power (or Progressive) Metal

Right, Tom, just leave "power" out of it. I'm no fan of bands like Dragonforce.

So TSRDOPM is The Shattered Room Department Of Prog Metal. (I'm sure that Paxi guessed that too. He just has to be naughty.)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 17:47:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 16:59:51
Stevie, I think that you're thinking of what all men think of, and what makes'm lose their concentration for a sec or two occasionally

B-E-E-R! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 18:22:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 17:47:32
B-E-E-R! ;D

That's more like an evening or two  :D

Guys, here you can get a sneak preview of Nevermore's soon released dvd The Year Of The Voyager:  http://ecard.centurymedia.com/nevermore_dvd/

Tom, as a guitarist, you'd also be interested in Jeff Loomis' soloing and riffing:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXLELUx0Dh4&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 18:40:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-07, 18:22:05
Guys, here you can get a sneak preview of Nevermore's soon released dvd The Year Of The Voyager:  http://ecard.centurymedia.com/nevermore_dvd/

That looks excellent.  Sounds excellent, too, which is often not the case with online demos. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-10-07, 19:03:19
Pendragon - Pure

1. Indigo  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-07, 21:51:32
Roger Waters - Amused to Death.

I've always thought this was a Best-On-Planet album, but even so I'm still sometimes gob-smacked by just how good it is.  I've just sat and listened to the whole thing without interruption or distraction, feeling like it was the first time I'd ever heard it. *horns*

Not sure why, but I'm particularly fond of the 'is absolute zero cold enough?' line 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 09:03:24
Kate Bush - Aerial.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-08, 09:54:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 09:03:24
Kate Bush - Aerial.

Good idea.  :)

NP> Kate Bush - Aerial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-08, 09:55:41
Marillion - B-Sides Themselves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-08, 10:23:20
Threshold - Replica
5. The Latent Gene

I love the mouth-organ solo part. :P Great song! Very emotional.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 11:15:00
Porcupine Tree - Warszawa *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-08, 15:55:10
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-08, 09:54:28
Good idea.  :)

NP> Kate Bush - Aerial

So what's the beat around this bush ?  ;D


NP  Nevermore:  Enemies Of Reality

Extremely complex, and extremely exhilarating  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 16:25:24
Magnum - Breath of Life.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-08, 18:56:19
Now watching my two favorite fan videos on Youtube :

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyn7ZqkTlY

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBj5-77m6x8

Two awesome songs that perfectly fit the images  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 20:38:13
Robin Trower - Live!

For me, this will always be one of the 'classic' live albums - up there with the Japans, Strangers & Dangerouses 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-08, 21:34:16
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 21:36:16
The Reasoning - Awakening  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-08, 22:27:32
Enchant - Black Eyes & Broken Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-08, 23:07:39
NP: Liquid Tension Experiment - Kindred Spirits

Oh and Mad, I thought you were gonna go to see Demians and Anathema today in Utrecht?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-08, 23:42:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-08, 23:07:39NP: Liquid Tension Experiment - Kindred Spirits

Never fawkin' 'eard... oh wait... ;D

Just listening to something similar:

Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
1. As I Am

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-08, 23:48:08
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-09, 05:42:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-08, 23:07:39


Oh and Mad, I thought you were gonna go to see Demians and Anathema today in Utrecht?

Tom

That indeed was the plan.

Unfortunately it stayed with that.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-09, 09:21:21
The Stranglers - The Meninblack.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-09, 10:03:46
NP The Stranglers - No More Heroes

A bit uneven album IMHO but as a teenager, I remember how impressed I had been by the cover and the lyrics of the eponym song ... which I must confess are not very subtle !

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-09, 10:11:47
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-09, 10:03:46
NP The Stranglers - No More Heroes
A bit uneven album IMHO but...

Agreed.  Perhaps that's what the phrase 'difficult second album' was invented for!  ;D  Having played 'Black & White' and 'Meninblack' recently, I suspect 'Raven' won't be far away, playlist-wise.  Another Jones favourite. 8)

NP:  Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion.  I can't always manage the time to sit down through the whole 3 CDs, but at the moment I can't resist playing at least some of it periodically.  Cracking album. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-09, 14:25:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-09, 10:11:47
Having played 'Black & White' and 'Meninblack' recently, I suspect 'Raven' won't be far away, playlist-wise.  Another Jones favourite. 8)

Duch of the terrace never grew up
I hope she never will ...

Souvenirs, souvenirs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-09, 15:10:59
Yes - Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-10-09, 17:47:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-09-28, 20:42:45
Extreme - Waiting For the Punchline *horns* *horns* *horns*
Brilliant idea! I know what I'll listen to when at home!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 19:19:58
Martin Orford - The Old Road  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-10-09, 19:26:56
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 19:19:58
Martin Orford - The Old Road  8)

Cool, how's that one?

Anyone got Neal Morse's latest already? I'm really interested how that one lives up to the (low) expectations...


I'm playing nothing at the moment.
Well, actually I was playing "Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines" (childhood memories...) before it crashed to my desktop... >:(


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:25:27
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-09, 19:26:56
Cool, how's that one?
Quoting himself in the booklet:
This is not a progressive rock album. Sure, you'll hear a lot of the trademarks of the golden era of prog rock, but this CD is not about pushing back the boundaries of music, quite the opposite in fact - it's unashamedly retro and proud of it. I wanted to make an album as friendly and familiar as a favourite jumper or the wag of a tail from a faithful old dog. This is all about doing things the old way; songs with tunes you can whistle being played by incredible musicians at the very top of their game - a simple formula that never fails.

So If 'The Old Road' is an anachronism, it's intentionally so. I like old things and the England that I live in is not one of the internet, big business, globalisation, mulitculturalism, and the myriad of 21st century social problems: it's one of cricket on the village green, idyllic country pubs and trains with a steam engine on the front. You may think that world has gone forever, but it's still there if you know where to find it. And I have - I'm on the Old Road.

I'll mention a few musicians: Gary Chandler, Nick D'Virgilio, Andy Edwards, Mike Holmes, John Mitchell, Steve Thorne, John Wetton. Add the keyboard skills of the master himself and you know you can't go wrong with this album  *horns* ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:35:01
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:25:27So If 'The Old Road' is an anachronism, it's intentionally so. I like old things and the England that I live in is not one of the internet, big business, globalisation, mulitculturalism, and the myriad of 21st century social problems: it's one of cricket on the village green, idyllic country pubs and trains with a steam engine on the front. You may think that world has gone forever, but it's still there if you know where to find it. And I have - I'm on the Old Road.[/i]

Why is Prog always about trains? Anyway, I 've been born a couple of years too late. I have a strong sense of nostalgia to the world that's 40 years before my birth...

And, it sounds like I need to get that album ASAP.


NP: Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
2. Alive

:'( Beautiful! Of course it's not Prog, but it's forking good Rock. Rock with a message! And it's the (quite simple... but very effective) lyrics that make my eyes water... :'(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 00:20:20
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:35:01
Why is Prog always about trains?

Perhaps it's something to do with long tracks ;)

NP: RPWL - God Has Failed *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-10, 09:18:20
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:25:27
I'll mention a few musicians: Gary Chandler, Nick D'Virgilio, Andy Edwards, Mike Holmes, John Mitchell, Steve Thorne, John Wetton. Add the keyboard skills of the master himself and you know you can't go wrong with this album  *horns* ;D.

That's VERY tempting. I'm already waiting for the new It Bites album to arrive but The Old Road could be my next purchase ...

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:35:01
Why is Prog always about trains? Anyway, I 've been born a couple of years too late. I have a strong sense of nostalgia to the world that's 40 years before my birth...
-Paco

Don't worry, Paco, every season has its charms  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 11:05:05
Téléphone - Dure Limite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-10, 12:15:56
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe

Whew, there's soooo much going on here, these guys are all over the place, super stuff;  CM, Mercenary, Nevermore, Opeth, A.C.T, Hot Chilis, Ten, jungle metal, everything, man  *horns*

They're rapidly rising up my list !!!


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 00:20:20
Perhaps it's something to do with long tracks ;)

;D Stevie !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-10, 14:35:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 11:05:05
Téléphone - Dure Limite.

This album was really a huge success in France and the two singles Ca c'est vraiment toi and Cendrillon charted very high. The producer for this one was ... Bob Ezrin himself ! Virgin put a lot of money on the table to try to export the band, which failed. I read that they played a gig in Chicago with an attendance of ... 2 !!!  :(   :'(

It's not my favorite Telephone album, though. I prefer the first three albums which were less polished but rocked more  *horns*

Anyway, one the few great French rock bands ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 17:20:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-10, 14:35:33
It's not my favorite Telephone album, though. I prefer the first three albums which were less polished but rocked more  *horns*
Anyway, one the few great French rock bands ...

I've also got what now seems to be called 'Anna' in the CD age, though my vinyl copy is completely bereft of such a label.  I was reading the band's bio on Last.FM whilst listening to the album earlier, and was suprised to note that a couple of the members were also in Shaking Street.  Another band I saw back in the day. 8)

NP: Robin Trower - Long Misty Days.
Also just watched the 3 numbers Marillion did live on TV last night, courtesy of a link posted on the Marillion forum. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-10, 17:33:05
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-10, 14:35:33
Anyway, one the few great French rock bands ...

One of the big obstructions to them gaining attention outside of France, particularly in the US, is that they sing in French. It's already hard enough with all the funny accents (seen from an American perspective) of European groups, especially Eastern European, but a rock group singing in French - forget it !

Here in the Room, we know that there are some great French rock groups, particularly Spheric Universe Experience and Demians (the latter on some of you guys' recoms), and Johnny Halliday of course (hey, this was a joke).

Anyways, what do Téléphone sound like, Bups ?  Anything for any of us yathink ?  And what do they sing about ?  Snails and frog legs on the dinner table ?   ;D


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-09, 20:25:27
... Mike Holmes ...

Is he the one with the long, no wait, that's John  ;D


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Prism And Gate  (on Holographic Universe)

One of the most original and b*grabbing songs I'v eva heard, truly awesome  *horns*

The contrast between the growl and angelic choir, man, I'd go further here and say b*shattering !!!

My fave on this album. Whaddaya say, Mad ?  :)

It reminded me of Steve Vai's contrast on Dying For Your Love (about God). Also awesome !!!

See, guys, this is what I mean by "ultimate" music. (Not that I'd literally wanna get my b*s shattered, however)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-10, 18:02:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-10, 17:20:13
I've also got what now seems to be called 'Anna' in the CD age, though my vinyl copy is completely bereft of such a label.

It's their first eponym album, including indeed a song called Anna and also featuring Telephomme and Flipper, two of my favorite songs from the band.

QuoteI was reading the band's bio on Last.FM whilst listening to the album earlier, and was suprised to note that a couple of the members were also in Shaking Street.  Another band I saw back in the day. 8)

???  ??? You learn me that !!! Shakin' Street made a very good eponym album that I recommend (but it must be pretty impossible to find nowadays). For a glimpse : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3DH9XUCVto  Ok, it's very dated, I admit, but I really like their guitar sound !


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-10, 17:33:05
Anyways, what do Téléphone sound like, Bups ?  Anything for any of us yathink ?  And what do they sing about ?  Snails and frog legs on the dinner table ?   ;D

Classic 80's rock. Steve compared them to the Stones, though no playing in the same league of course ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XNdobfbl4g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE6zDRVtnAE

Their Lyrics are pretty interesting. Watch Cendrillon's ones, for instance

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-10-10, 19:33:01
Magnum - Wings of Heaven Live, 20th anniversary thingy.

This one brings me back to one of the most magical moments I've experienced as a fan of music. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-10-10, 20:22:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-10, 17:33:05
One of the most original and b*grabbing songs I'v eva heard, truly awesome  *horns*

The contrast between the growl and angelic choir, man, I'd go further here and say b*shattering !!!

My fave on this album. Whaddaya say, Mad ?  :)

It reminded me of Steve Vai's contrast on Dying For Your Love (about God). Also awesome !!!

See, guys, this is what I mean by "ultimate" music. (Not that I'd literally wanna get my b*s shattered, however)  ;D

What's with the a*s and b*s lately?? You slowly evolving into Mike Portnoy?


Listening to the cracking in the right speaker of my headphone... AND IT'S VERY ANNOYING!!!! >:( :'(

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-10, 22:05:18
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-10-10, 20:22:58
What's with the a*s and b*s lately?? You slowly evolving into Mike Portnoy?

Yup, Deenie just puked over his drum set, wherupon he handed it over to me, and man, I'm real good at it !  Hey, guys, just look at this: dubadubaboingboingswishshshblonkchonk ...

Paxi, I mention a*s to show you that you're not the only one interested in'm (except that I'm interested in the female ones)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-10-10, 22:22:45
NP: Dream Theater - Train Of Thought - Endless Sacrifice

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

I really dig Scar Symmetry as well. Quality music! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2008-10-11, 10:36:38
Trust - Antisocial

Talking about Telephone put me in the mood for some French rock.

Trust was the most famous metal band of ours and Antisocial was their hymn. The song has one of the most insanely addictive riffs in metal history IMHO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrU-4H_FXhM&feature=related  *horns*  Anthrax made a cover of this song, I think.

They were a "subversive" band with social and anticapitalistic lyrics.

One can notice that Nicko McBrain also played for them on their third album Marche ou Crève (produced by Tony Platt) before joining Iron Maiden.

The French vocals + lack of voice of their singer didn't allow them an international career but they were probably the French band with the most worldwide potential.

I still remember the first time I heard L'Elite, their fist single. Great riff and solos, sometimes reminding me of early Scorpions. Should appeal to most metal fans  ;)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLZVbFiYjys&feature=related



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-11, 14:48:48
The Reasoning - Dark Angel.

One I can't get out of my head these days.  Money well spent *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-10-11, 20:01:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-11, 14:48:48
The Reasoning - Dark Angel.

One I can't get out of my head these days.  Money well spent *horns* *horns*
This album is on my 'must buy' list  *horns*.

np: Jadis - Understand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-11, 20:39:51
Magnum - Wings of heaven, live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-11, 20:58:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-10-11, 20:01:53
This album is on my 'must buy' list  *horns*.

For anyone not familiar with the band, the previous (less heavy) album can be heard in lo-fi internet mode at http://www.last.fm/music/The+Reasoning

The official site is at http://www.thereasoning.com/


NP: The Flower Kings - The Road Back Home.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-10-12, 09:27:42
Tnt - Atlantis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-12, 09:56:12
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Morphogenesis  (first track on Holographic Universe, on repeat)

With this album, you're immediately drawn into Genius, a real stuck-on song  *horns*

Tom, what are your current faves on HU ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-12, 11:14:12
Pendragon - The World.

This constitutes the first step in my 'There's more to Pendragon than just Pure' rehab program.

It won't last... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-10-12, 11:39:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-10-12, 09:56:12
Tom, what are your current faves on HU ?

I bought the album yesterday and I think this one will end very high on my end-of-year-list. My current fave is 'Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)'. It sounds so very epic, it's amazing! The mixture of the growls with great singing is especially fabulous here in my opinion. And there's this perfect balance of heavy (albeit very uplifting) riffing with some superb melodic stuff.

Yeah, I'm really diggin' this album so I have to thank you for recommending it in the first place. Otherwise, I would simply not have known... ::)

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-12, 13:14:06
Marillion - Happiness is the Road, Volume 2.

I'm gagging for the real thing to turn up, 128 kbps downloads are like listening with your head in the toilet bowl. :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-10-12, 20:26:13
Deep Purple : Smoke On Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-10-12, 21:01:10
Enchant - Tug Of War
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-12, 21:47:13
Camel - Breathless.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-12, 23:14:03
Riverside - Voices In My Head *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-13, 08:35:41
NP: Redemption - The Suffocating Silence

Great to hear this song again. With all this fantastic new stuff coming out this year one could easily forget that there is also this band called Redemption. But when I get back and listen to it again, it never fails to amaze me.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 10:05:26
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 13:00:27
Yes - The Yes Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-13, 13:06:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 13:00:27
Yes - The Yes Album.

Oh NO! :-\ Sorry, not into Yes at all! ;D

NP: Jadis - Hiding In The Corner
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 15:03:13
The Flower Kings - Alive on Planet Earth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 17:17:50
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-10-13, 18:13:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-10-12, 11:39:21
Yeah, I'm really diggin' this album [Holographic Universe], so I have to thank you for recommending it in the first place. Otherwise, I would simply not have known... ::)

You're very welcome, Tom  :)

If I remember correctly, I read some interesting reviews on HU on Amazon.com, whereupon I put it on my SL. A month or two later, I fell over it by chance in a CD-store, thought I should try it out, and man, has it given me lots of joy.

But it looks like Mad got it before me.

Scar Symmetry are not about to topple Nevermore and DT, but they quite well could be my third fave group now  *horns*


NP  SS: HU

Somehow my finger moves back to the repeat button again and again ......  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-13, 22:14:51
Marillion - Unplugged at the Walls.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-14, 11:53:18
Karnataka - Strange Behaviour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-14, 20:34:09
NP: Between The Buried And Me - Colors

Anybody here into them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:26:13
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships.

Bought it today and listening to it for the first time right now. Currently the 3rd track is playing (Playground) and well, so far so good.  :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:31:14
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
2. This Train Is My Life


I must say that I like this album very much. I can't wait to have the real deal! Although I must confess that I was a bit shocked by the price of the pre-order...
I can't pre-order anyway since I don't have a creditcard (and it's better not to ask for my dad's...).


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:37:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:31:14
I must confess that I was a bit shocked by the price of the pre-order...
I can't pre-order anyway since I don't have a creditcard (and it's better not to ask for my dad's...).

Just go to one of the gigs in November then, they're supposed to sell the album there as well. That way you don't need a creditcard ánd you get to see a great show (probably)... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-14, 22:33:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:37:17
Just go to one of the gigs in November then, they're supposed to sell the album there as well. That way you don't need a creditcard ánd you get to see a great show (probably)... ;)

Not a bad idea actually.
I might do that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-14, 22:55:53
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:31:14
Although I must confess that I was a bit shocked by the price of the pre-order...

Are you by any chance thinking of the deluxe edition?  There's also a 'normal' version for a much more 'normal' price...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-14, 22:57:56
Wishbone Ash - Just Testing.

(And I've just finished a mammoth DT 'Chaos in Motion' session - all 3 CDs *horns* *horns* *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-15, 09:19:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-14, 21:26:13
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships.

Bought it today and listening to it for the first time right now. Currently the 3rd track is playing (Playground) and well, so far so good.  :)

Tom

I pre-ordered it on Amazon but it won't be available in France before early November  :P

NP  Symphony X - The Odyssey
      Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night

Metal morning ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-16, 10:21:48
Magenta - Metarmorphosis
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Ethereal morning ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-16, 19:16:34
Just played: Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: The Freak Show  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-10-16, 19:19:52
Marillion - Clutching At Straws

Fishy evening...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-16, 21:35:15
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-16, 22:09:39
Ayreon - ITEC
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-17, 12:40:52
Marillion - Happiness is the Road.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Having now got the real product, I'm rejoicing in the quantum leap in sound quality over the freebie downloads 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-10-17, 12:50:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-17, 12:40:52
Marillion - Happiness is the Road.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Having now got the real product, I'm rejoicing in the quantum leap in sound quality over the freebie downloads 8)

Actually the sound quality isn't that bad. Ok, it's 128kbps, but no beeps or blups or whatever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-10-17, 18:43:19
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

np: Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-17, 22:07:48
Redemption - The Origins Of Ruin

Track: [01] The Suffocating Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-10-17, 23:53:24
Received and played Pure - Pendragon

NP Shadow Gallery Carved in Stone. I really like this group, not sure why there is nothing spectacular about them it is just really good music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 09:55:57
Ah, the return of Mr Iggy. 8)  By coincidence...

NP: Yes - Yesshows.

I must admit I'm mainly repeat playing the new Marillion at the moment, but I'm sparing you all multiple posts repeating the same album ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-18, 11:08:59
Spock's Beard - Snow

Track: Open Wide The Floodgates
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-10-18, 11:29:41
NP  DT:  Train Of Thought

Yup  *horns*  altho after hearing how far Warrel Dane pushes the vocal envelope (I know, dumb metaphor), I do have my doubts bout Jamie. Nice guy, fine singer, but considering the possibilities that DT allow for  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-18, 12:36:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 09:55:57
Ah, the return of Mr Iggy. 8)  By coincidence...

NP: Yes - Yesshows.

I must admit I'm mainly repeat playing the new Marillion at the moment, but I'm sparing you all multiple posts repeating the same album ;)

Ta Steve

been a bit busy with the family over the last few weeks.

Np Pure Pendragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 13:21:47
Robin Trower - Twice Removed From Yesterday. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-18, 14:18:42
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-18, 11:08:59
Spock's Beard - Snow

Track: Open Wide The Floodgates

Beautiful song! :'(

King Crimson - THRAK
1. VROOOOM

Silly music ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-10-18, 14:46:29
Nothing news to mention. My latest purchases are still in heavy rotation:

Pendragon - Pure
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-18, 17:25:43
Pendragon - Pure

Up until now Not Of This World was for me the best, better yet: the Ultimate Pendragon album.
Nothing could ever beat that. Not even The Masquerade Overture.

But that was until Pure was released.

What an album.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 18:24:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-10-18, 17:25:43
Up until now Not Of This World was for me the best

Played that earlier, as it happens.  Awesome album, I'd forgotten just how good! *horns*

NP Marillion - Somewhere Else.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 20:11:02
Pendragon - Fallen Dreams & Angels.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 21:48:57
Rush - Fly By Night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 12:47:27
Marillion - marillion.co.uk (2005 Edition)

Cracking version of 'Neverland' on there, I'm tempted to download the whole show (http://www.marillion.com/music/frc/029.htm) that it's taken from.  But how many Marbles-era live shows does a man need? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-10-19, 13:22:13
Golden Earing - Fully Naked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 15:40:19
RPWL - Start the Fire: Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 18:01:49
Magenta - New York Suite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-10-19, 18:11:21
Satellite - Evening Games
Pendragon - Pure
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-19, 20:38:54
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2008-10-19, 18:11:21
Pendragon - Pure

Great choice and a great album i'd say.  :)

QuoteNeal Morse - Lifeline

This doesn't happen much when it concerns Neal Morse but the first spins are not very promising.
In fact, i'm a little disappointed.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 20:51:00
Camel - Rajaz.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:17:15
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways

Track: [01] The Sky Moves Sideways Phase 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:26:22
Yay for Sir Maddox's signature which is now bigger than the rest of the message! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:31:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:26:22
Yay for Sir Maddox's signature which is now bigger than the rest of the message! ;D ;D ;D


Yes indeed, i've noticed that too.

I might consider changing that i guess.  :-\

But for now it looks nice.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:33:15
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:31:09
But for now it looks nice.  ;D

So it sounds nice and looks nice.  Never let it be said that I don't give value for money. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:36:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:33:15
So it sounds nice and looks nice.  Never let it be said that I don't give value for money. ;D

Well the only thing missing is that it tastes nice too.

But that would mean that i should print it and eat the paper.  :-\





Nah, just leave it with looks and sounds.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-19, 21:55:17
Best without odour, too...

NP: Robin Trower - In City Dreams. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-10-20, 10:10:23
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-10-18, 14:46:29
Nothing news to mention. My latest purchases are still in heavy rotation:

Pendragon - Pure
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

How does sound the Peter Gee album, Teunis ?

NP Trust - Repression
     Telephone - Au coeur de la nuit
      Marillion - Clutching at Straws
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-10-20, 12:48:18
Cinderella - Night songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-10-20, 13:03:54
It Bites - The Tall Ships
4. Memory Of Water

So far so good! :)

But I get the impression that it sounds much heavier than the first three It Bites albums. Am I right?
Not really a BAD thing, but not necessarily a GOOD thing too. Just a DIFFERENT thing.

Still like it very much!!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-10-20, 14:09:32
Magnum - Princess Alice and the broken arrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-10-20, 17:44:23
Well after giving It Bites a spin I decided to give Neal Morse a try.

But to be honest, "Lifeline" didn't last long on my playlist... It could be that I'm too busy at the moment and that I need something more like "background music" this time (got a hell of a lot of work to do unfortunately... :(), while Neal Morse's music is always a bit "busy".
So right after the first song, I took Neal Morse out and gave the right to flow out from my speakers over to Jean Michel Jarre.
And man, does he fit in with the mood right now! :)

Jean Michel Jarre - Equinox
6. Equinox Part 6


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-10-20, 18:08:57
Beardfish Sleeping in Traffic Pt 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-10-20, 19:26:08
WinterStrain - Shifting Sands

Not bad...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-20, 19:49:38
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-10-20, 10:10:23
How does sound the Peter Gee album, Teunis ?
I think it's a great album. When you want to headbang, this is not the right album  ;). Most of the tracks are ballads. Steve Thorne does most of the vocals and Simon Clew on one track. Steve Christey on drums, Peter Gee on Electric, acoustic and classical, fretted and fretless basses, percussion (I wonder how he would do this 'live'). There are Christian lyrics on the album. Being a Christian myself, I don't mind, but some people do.

np: IQ - Subterranea

track: The Narrow Margin  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-20, 20:17:33
Marillion - The Jingle Book.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-20, 20:58:21
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-20, 22:36:19
Caamora - She (DVD)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-20, 22:58:52
Porcupine Tree - Up The Downstairs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-10-21, 09:44:15
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-20, 19:49:38
I think it's a great album. When you want to headbang, this is not the right album  ;). Most of the tracks are ballads. Steve Thorne does most of the vocals and Simon Clew on one track. Steve Christey on drums, Peter Gee on Electric, acoustic and classical, fretted and fretless basses, percussion (I wonder how he would do this 'live'). There are Christian lyrics on the album. Being a Christian myself, I don't mind, but some people do.

Thanks, Teunis  ;)

NP Dire Straits- Communiqué
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-21, 10:43:57
Marillion - Happiness is the Road *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-21, 14:19:12
Rush - Snakes & Arrows.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-21, 17:51:08
Queen:  Made In Heaven

Freddy gathered his last this-worldly strengths, and Queen made a truly awesome album, unbelievable music, that transcends everything known; call it rock, call it blues, soul, gospel, chanson, symphonic, you name it; Made In Heaven has it all, and far more  *horns*

My words fall short here  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-10-21, 20:11:50
The Reasoning - Awakenings
Pendragon - Pure

np: Arena - Pride

9. Sirens  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-21, 21:17:15
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Track: [02] Suite Charlotte Pike
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-21, 21:51:09
Nice one Maddox! 8)

I'm listening to some samples from Ainur (http://www.ainur.it/download), an Itialian band.
Sounds ok.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-21, 22:23:33
Magenta - Another Time Another Place.

Edit: I'd forgotten what a blinder this album is.  Loads of great guitar-work and a good place to start for anyone looking to check-out the band. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-10-21, 23:24:34
The Long Road Martin Orford
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-22, 01:13:43
Nevermore:  The Year Of The Voyager (DVD-Trailer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQh4KtXtyIU&NR=1

This is the official trailer from CenturyMediaEurope.

Gives a good impression of Nevermore and is real funny too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-22, 10:18:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-21, 22:23:33
Magenta - Another Time Another Place.

Edit: I'd forgotten what a blinder this album is.  Loads of great guitar-work and a good place to start for anyone looking to check-out the band. *horns*

Yes, Cris Fry is really a brilliant guitar player. It's rather shocking to notice that the last Magenta album doesn't feature a photo of him :(

NP : IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-22, 11:04:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-22, 01:13:43
Nevermore:  The Year Of The Voyager (DVD-Trailer)

I've ordered that - looks exceptionally good. *horns*

NP: Nevermore - Nevermore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-22, 13:25:51
Metallica - S&M.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-22, 18:36:52
Pure -  Pendragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:12:35
Toto - Kingdom of Desire

np: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset

5. Not Afraid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:30:09
Yngwie Malmsteen - Perpetual flame
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:31:36
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:30:09
Yngwie Malmsteen - Perpetual flame

You can really listen to Yngwie Malmsteen?
I tried once and fell on the floor in fear...


And because of laughter... ;)


A.C.T - Last Epic
4. Torn By A Phrase
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:47:36
Dead Winter Dead - Savatage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-22, 22:07:07
Neal Morse - ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-22, 22:20:48
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-22, 23:00:06
Porcupine Tree - Voyage 34: The Complete Trip.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-23, 09:57:39
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:31:36
You can really listen to Yngwie Malmsteen?
I tried once and fell on the floor in fear...


And because of laughter... ;)

It's another trap to get Nicky back,isn't it ?  ;D

NP Stride - Imagine

On the advice of Nicky  ;)  It's been a while since I last played it and it is really good  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-23, 12:42:34
Metallica - S&M.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-10-23, 21:32:45
Legacy _ Shadow Gallery

recently played at work
Vovin - Therion
Angular perceptions - Thought Chamber
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-23, 21:36:46
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-23, 21:45:57
Saga - Generation 13.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-23, 22:24:22
Sylvan - Encounters  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-23, 22:51:45
Nevermore - The Year Of The Voyager.

Just watched most of the first DVD and it's awesome.  Pure, unadulterated metal but exceptionally well executed.  Good sound and video quality, too.  I've bought too many DVDs lately where the focus hunts like there's a chimp behind the camera.  This one is a most pleasant change. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-24, 00:35:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-23, 21:36:46
Kamelot - The Black Halo

Wow, Teunis, that sure was a surprise: You're venturing into (dangerous) metal territory  :o

If you survive, tell us what you think of it  ;D :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-24, 00:52:31
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-23, 09:57:39
It's another trap to get Nicky back, isn't it ?  ;D

Yeah, Bups, I do consider that Yngwie is better than his reputation. There are some gems here and there in his music.


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-23, 09:57:39
NP Stride - Imagine

On the advice of Nicky  ;)  It's been a while since I last played it and it is really good  *horns*

Yeah, isnt it, Bups ?  These guys are among the best.

Unfortunately they have big problems keeping their act together, quite literally, so who knows (probably only God does) if and in that case when their next album will be released  :-\


NP  Slipknot:  Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

Got more into it.

It's in the Linkin Park / Korn vein, so not quite down my alley, but very good within its limits  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-24, 10:17:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-23, 22:51:45
Nevermore - The Year Of The Voyager.

Pure, unadulterated metal but exceptionally well executed. 

  :D

NP AC/DC - If You Want Blood, You Got It

From my unadulterated years  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-10-24, 10:38:15
NP: Linkin Park - Papercut

Ah, nostalgia! :) I remember being massively into them when I was 16, 17 years old. It still sounds good to these ears, although I'm no fanboy anymore. Let's say I moved on since then... ;)

Here's hoping I'm still into prog in 5 years time... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-10-24, 13:54:18
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-22, 20:31:36
You can really listen to Yngwie Malmsteen?
I tried once and fell on the floor in fear...


And because of laughter... ;)


A.C.T - Last Epic
4. Torn By A Phrase

>:( I am on my knees in reverence and worship!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-10-24, 20:06:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-24, 00:35:25
Wow, Teunis, that sure was a surprise: You're venturing into (dangerous) metal territory  :o

If you survive, tell us what you think of it  ;D :)

Nicky.
;D When I'm in the right mood, I like heavier stuff. For example after a day of hard work. It's no use headbanging anymore, as you can see on my avatar, but still ..  Kamelot rocks, I own their album 'Epica' too. Do you know 'Star One'? Also metal, but  *horns* 8).

Today I've been playing:
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Kayak - The Best of Kayak
Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend

np: Jadis - Understand

Indeed, today I had a day-off  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-24, 21:07:12
Van der Graaf Generator - Now and Then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-24, 22:46:41
Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite

Track: [07] On The Breath Of Poseidon 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-10-24, 23:05:02
Severe Tyre Damage - TMBG
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-10-24, 23:39:06
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-10-24, 20:06:07Today I've been playing:
Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend

Aah! What do you think of it??

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-10-25, 09:41:11
AC/DC, Highway To Hell ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:09:44
Shifting Sands WinterStrain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:53:19
NP Beethoven's Last Night - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-10-25, 19:32:02
About Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-10-24, 23:39:06
Aah! What do you think of it??

-Paco
Actually it was the first time that I played the album, too early to have a fair opinion. Not bad at all, really nice music.

Today I've been playing my latest purchases:
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

Played them once, not impressed yet, have to hear them more often.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-25, 21:17:10
NP:
Kaipa - Keyholder (2003)
3. The Weed Of All Mankind


Very nice music! Oh boy, there's so much in there! *horns*
Anyone into Kaipa? I have all there progrock albums.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-25, 21:18:16
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:09:44
Shifting Sands WinterStrain

:o It's started... I can no longer hide... :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-25, 22:14:00
I did enjoy it though.

I am incredibly envious as music is so important to me but unfortunately my expertise is listening to it.

I went to a mates 50th last weekend who has also released cd's and listened to his band live which was fantastic.

Carry on the good work.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 22:50:04
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.

Playing it for the third time now - getting into it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-10-26, 12:02:14
Making music... albums... It's originally done because of some freak compulsion. You people make it worthwhile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-10-26, 15:45:13
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

np: Pendragon - Pure  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 19:50:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 22:50:04
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.


Hmm, Winterstrain.

I should get into this band.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 20:42:02
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:16:19
Marillion - Anorak in the UK Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:22:41
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 20:42:02
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts  8)

Great Band.

Do you have their debut Cd? I am having difficulty finding it. Is it as good as the rest?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:36:59
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:22:41
Great Band.

Do you have their debut Cd? I am having difficulty finding it. Is it as good as the rest?

The debut is indeed good but not essential i'd say (though some fan from the north might kill me for that remark  :-[)  ;)

The only two real good songs on it are the set off (The Dance Of Fools) and the epic The Queen Of The City Of Ice which is actually a rather long balled. Gives me the chills on my spine every time i hear it.  *horns*
I bought the album after the release. Still play it from time to time.

One big let down though is the fact that they had to use a digital drummer.  ::)

NP> Neal Morse - So Many Roads



Important edit for Iggy:

Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:22:41
I am having difficulty finding it...

Try this link.  ;) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Gallery/dp/B0000248JJ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1225057154&sr=8-10)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-10-26, 23:37:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:36:59
The debut is indeed good but not essential i'd say (though some fan from the north might kill me for that remark  :-[)  ;)

The only two real good songs on it are the set off (The Dance Of Fools) and the epic The Queen Of The City Of Ice which is actually a rather long balled. Gives me the chills on my spine every time i hear it.  *horns*
I bought the album after the release. Still play it from time to time.

One big let down though is the fact that they had to use a digital drummer.  ::)

NP> Neal Morse - So Many Roads



Important edit for Iggy:

Try this link.  ;) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Gallery/dp/B0000248JJ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1225057154&sr=8-10)

Thamks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-10-27, 09:55:49
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-10-25, 09:41:11
AC/DC, Highway To Hell ;D

A legendary album  8)

NP The Police - Outlandos d'Amour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-27, 10:01:53
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-10-27, 09:55:49
A legendary album  8)

Indeed.  My fave AC/DC studio release, in fact.  They say everyone can remember where they were when Kennedy Bon Scott died.  I was in Bogart's (a rock club in Birmingham) and the DJ announced it.  Everything just went quiet... :'(

NP: Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love (Single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-27, 11:05:17
AC/DC - Bonfire Disc #1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-27, 17:20:11
Vandenberg - Vandenberg.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-27, 23:28:15
NP: Keith Caputo - New York City.

Good stuff! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-10-28, 08:58:46
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 22:36:59
The debut is indeed good but not essential i'd say (though some fan from the north might kill me for that remark  :-[)  ;)

The only two real good songs on it are the set off (The Dance Of Fools) and the epic The Queen Of The City Of Ice which is actually a rather long balled. Gives me the chills on my spine every time i hear it.  *horns*
I bought the album after the release. Still play it from time to time.

One big let down though is the fact that they had to use a digital drummer.  ::)


>:( You are alive right now, because of this remark:

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-10-26, 19:50:01
Hmm, Winterstrain.

I should get into this band.  ;)

:P

;D

Really, the opening track and "The queen of the city of ice" (the last track), are wonderful, but still my two least favourite tracks off the album, believe it or not. Questions at Hand is great, too, but  Darktown, Mystified, The Final Hour, and Say Goodbye to the Morning are magic incarnate. I can't imagine life without them. If I do, I get the shudders...

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-28, 09:01:59
Wait a minute...

Everybody says they think that album is the least because of the drumcomputer, and precisely a drummer says he likes the album?

Is this correct?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 09:24:50
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-10-28, 08:58:46
>:( You are alive right now, because of this remark:




So i've saved myself.  ;D

Me, the hero.  8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-10-28, 09:44:45
 ;D You're my hero, that's for sure!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-28, 10:09:26
NP: Foo Fighters - My Hero

I just felt inspired to play it. Don't know where that inspiration came from though... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 10:52:13
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-10-28, 09:44:45
;D You're my hero, that's for sure!

Steady chaps, who knows where all this male bonding will lead? ;) ;D :o

NP: Dr. Feelgood - Looking Back disc #1.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 11:26:55
Coheed And Cambria:  GAIBSIVVOFFTTEOM

;D

Maybe I should spell it out for you guys:

Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV | Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness

Just read about the Amory Wars. Hm  :-\

Got real gripped by Welcome Home ... but sadly not by much else.

They remind me of 3 (and Josh Eppard has played in both), some of the same drollness, but C&C don't have anything near the melody that 3 have lots of.

Whadaya guys think ?  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 10:52:13
Steady chaps, who knows where all this male bonding will lead? ;) ;D :o

I can think of one guy here who's jealous now  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 11:46:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 11:26:55

I can think of one guy here who's jealous now  ;D

Ncky.

Good one.  ;D

NP> Sylvan - Leaving Backstage

Track: [01] Eternity Ends
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:00:47
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Track: [01] Welcome To The New Dimension  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:11:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 11:26:55
Coheed And Cambria: Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV | Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness

Got real gripped by Welcome Home ... but sadly not by much else.

They remind me of 3 (and Josh Eppard has played in both), some of the same drollness, but C&C don't have anything near the melody that 3 have lots of.

Whadaya guys think ?  :)

I loooove Coheed! Actually I like them more than 3. Welcome Home is fabulous indeed, as is almost everything from their 2 most recent releases. But just like any other concept, you've gotta hear the songs in the right order to 'see' the whole picture. Have you listened to the whole album already? I think it's epic! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:32:33
Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:36:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:11:07
I loooove Coheed! Actually I like them more than 3.

Strange, Tom. We agree on so much. And the differences are inexplicable  ???

But prog is so changeable. And that's what's so wonderful  *horns*

Sometimes one just has to be in the right mood for somethin, and then it justs clicks, and then it's usually there for good  :)

Once again:  Aint it great being a proggie ?  And aint we ! ups, better stop here. If the money came along with it ...  ;D

But then tell me, Tom, what do you make of the Amory story ?

And have you listened (ever)more to Nevermore and Scar Symmetry ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:32:33
Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache *horns*

Aha, a song bout Jonesy  :D


NP C&C: GAIBSIVVOFFTTEOM

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:06:17
NP  Nevermore:  Born  (first track on TGE, on repeat)

This is simply cruising for me, simply cruising, simply ... mmmmmmmmm  :)

Guess cruising on some sorta skiff in the Arabian Sea with bunches of sharks and pirates following me  ;D

But after all, this is a safer way of living life dangerously, aint it  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:24:09
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

Track: [04] Midian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:44:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:06:17
This is simply cruising for me, simply cruising, simply ... mmmmmmmmm  :)

Have you seen the new DVD yet?  Awesome stuff - I must get to see them live one day *horns*

NP: Nevermore - Nevermore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 15:01:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:44:09
Have you seen the new DVD yet?  Awesome stuff - I must get to see them live one day *horns*

Nope, unfortunately I have to wait. I owe so many people so much money, that it's a miracle that I'm still alive  :o

Hey, guys, the trick is to borrow from women; they only kill in words ;D

But I'm actually quite happy with the seven NM studio albums that I have. There's quite nuffstuff there to keep me happy for a while.

Now tell me, Jonesy, why arent Tom and Mad as enraptured as you and I (hey, not about each other, but about NM). Are they still too wet behind their ears ?  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:44:09
NP: Nevermore - Nevermore.

Whadaya think about it, Jonesy ?

I myself think it has its moments, but it's nothing like TGE.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 15:14:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 15:01:02

Now tell me, Jonesy, why arent Tom and Mad as enraptured as you and I (hey, not about each other, but about NM). Are they still too wet behind their ears ?  :D


Simply because Warrel's voice annoys me.  :-\
Jeff Loomis is a talented guitar player, the other musicians do great work too and all in all it's not bad but Warrel...He should get a job.  ::) ;)

NP> Threshold - The Ravages Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 16:33:13
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 15:14:40
Simply because Warrel's voice annoys me.  :-\

Same here, initially. But because Warrel is one of the most expressive/dramatic rock singers - I can only think of Ian Anderson and Freddie as equals at the moment - and his lyrics really speak to me, he's gotten under my skin (now no jokes, guys)  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-10-28, 16:57:35
I'm so happy to report I loved him from the start! (No, no more male bonding, just a fact!!) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 17:00:54
Well maybe i haven't tried hard enough yet but for now it doesn't click.
The music is okay though and kind of the same thing i listened too when i was a bit younger (beware: a bit, not a lot  :P) and although i haven't lost the rough edges yet it really does me nothing.  :-\

Sorry folks.

NP> Phideaux - Micro Deathstar
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-10-28, 18:22:30
Albion - Remake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 18:29:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 15:01:02
Whadaya think about it, Jonesy ?
I myself think it has its moments, but it's nothing like TGE.

Initially I didn't find any of the older stuff as good as TGE, that prog-ish element seemed to be missing.  However, these days I can't find the prog-ish element on TGE either, it just sounds like metal to me, albeit best-of-breed metal. 8)

I still prefer TGE by a small margin, but I like the older stuff almost as much now.  In fact, my fave individual track is probably 'Dreaming Neon Black' at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 18:31:33
Judas Priest - Nostradamus.

Four months down the line (I think?) and I still haven't really got into this one.  Nothing I don't actually like about it, but it doesn't hold my attention.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-10-28, 19:26:16
AC/DC - Back In Black   *horns*

The last part of the fabulous chronological trilogy of incredible studio albums  : Powerage/Highway To Hell/Back In Black. With Bon Scott on vocals, it could have been one of the greatest albums in rock'n'roll history. Plus, it contains the only metal song -Shoot To Thrill- that urges me to get to the dancefloor   :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 19:58:04
I must thank you for something, DeenMan.  ;)

Because of you I magically picked out my entire Shadow Gallery collection out of the Shadow-closet to listen to it again.
I already listened to their first album, with the marvellous and breathtaking The Queen Of The City Of Ice, and right now i'm listening to:

Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone

Track: [07] Warcry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 20:39:40
After the final chords of the beautiful Ghostship Suite it's now time for...

Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

Track: [02] War For Sale

In fact, the first track is Stiletto In The Sand but it just has ended.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 21:53:20
And so it has come to this:

After the first part of the concept Tyranny/Room V it's now time for...

Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: [01] Cliffhanger II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-10-28, 22:17:01
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 21:53:20
And so it has come to this:

After the first part of the concept Tyranny/Room V it's now time for...

Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: [01] Cliffhanger II

I have been listening to the entire catalogue (minus the first one) in the car for the last week and I have to say they are currently my most played band.

NP Amaran's Plight which has an SG connection.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 22:21:15
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-10-28, 22:17:01

NP Amaran's Plight which has an SG connection.

Good one. Must listen to that again this week.  8)

NP> Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Track: [04] Society Of The Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 22:54:18
After the amazing First Light it's now time for ...

Shadow Gallery - Room V SE

Track: [01] Manhunt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-28, 22:57:28
Evergrey - Fear (from Torn)


Actually it's a really cool song.

I need to hear the rest.


"If I could I'd call myself each day. If I could I'd let myself know I'm ok."

Hehehehehe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 23:33:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 18:29:02
However, these days I can't find the prog-ish element on TGE either, it just sounds like metal to me, albeit best-of-breed metal. 8)

Hm, I'm surprised that you say this ???

To me, prog means that a group works hard to develop its expression beyond the norms and cliches, extends its range of emotions and moods, and tries to express these emotions as precisely and powerfully as possible. I find that NM go unusually far in these directions.

I can understand that most people can't handle all the weird things that are going on, but to me NM have progressed far beyond mainstream metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 23:45:17
BP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate

NP  Seventh Wonder:  Waiting In The Wings

I hadnt heard these albums for a long time, and in both cases I was reminded how fabulous they are  *horns*

Yet it saddens me to think about all these fine musicians who give their all to making great music, and there we are, such a small community of fans  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 08:07:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 23:33:02
Hm, I'm surprised that you say this ???
To me, prog means ...

Yeah, but I'm not you and I was definitely talking about me rather than Nevermore  8)

NP: Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria. *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:18:24
Nice one Steve! You tell him!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:31:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 08:07:14
Yeah, but I'm not you and I was definitely talking about me rather than Nevermore  8)

So, I'm Nevermore  :o  Wow, I'm really flattered. You could hardly give me a greater compliment. Thanks, Jonesy  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:30:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:31:15
So, I'm Nevermore  :o  Wow, I'm really flattered. You could hardly give me a greater compliment. Thanks, Jonesy  :)

I think you're Dreaming, Nicky Brown... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:33:28
Def Leppard - On Through The Night.

They hadn't really matured at this point, but it's an interesting album nonetheless...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:57:28
Caravan - Caravan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 13:55:37
Yesterday evening i ended with Room V.

I'm at it again. Currently Comfort Me.

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-10-29, 14:04:53
Thanks for the idea, maddox. I'll be playing all my Shadow Gallery albums, myself. Like you, I'll be starting with "Carved in stone", saving the best for last. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 14:14:43
Shadow Gallery - Room V.

I always was a dedicated follower of fashion ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 15:06:59
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-10-29, 14:04:53
saving the best for last. ;D

you mean "saving the best two tracks for last: The Queen and Floydian Memories".  ;D

@steve: Excellent choice.

What gave you that idea?  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 15:08:40
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 15:06:59
@steve: Excellent choice.
What gave you that idea?  :D

Baaaaaaa!  ;D ;D

NP: Echolyn - Jersey Tomato, Volume 2.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 15:23:10
And so it has come to this:

The final.
The ultimate.
The Best of the rest.

The moment of glory.

Shadow Gallery - The Queen Of The City Of Ice

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Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 15:39:05
So the shadow is gone, i've nothing left to play.  :-\












Except for Phideaux's Doomsday Afternoon.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-10-29, 16:04:26
You should have one more listen to "The final hour". Best verse melody in the history of music.

Quite apart from the one on "Darktown", of course... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 17:03:06
Just finishes Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.
Just started Japan - Quiet Life.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 17:20:01
Zero Hour - Dark Deceiver
2. Dark Deceiver


Yes Nicky, I ermm... obtained this album, just because of you.
I must say that it's very fresh music. Very difficult indeed.

The first track was really good, especially after a while.

Of course, it's nothing I normally listen to (much too heavy), but I can see that I could like it after some time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-29, 19:03:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:33:28
Def Leppard - On Through The Night.

They hadn't really matured at this point, but it's an interesting album nonetheless...

Plus it has a nice cover  8)

NP Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
     Nightwish - Century Child (sorry Nicky  ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-29, 19:21:10
Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 19:41:48
Good idea about the "woman metal", Bupie!

NP:
Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
1. The Force Within

Like a film soundtrack!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-29, 20:07:26
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 19:41:48
Good idea about the "woman metal", Bupie!

Iron Maiden can only be confused with woman metal when seen from behind  :-[   :D

NP Nightwish - Oceanborn (Yes, Nicky, I know what you think)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-10-29, 20:21:41
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Martin Orford - The Old Road

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me  *horns* (goosebumps at the 'Gilmourish' guitar solo)  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 20:28:03
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-29, 20:07:26Iron Maiden can only be confused with woman metal when seen from behind  :-[   :D

:D Good one!


NP:
Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
7. Remember Me


One of my favourites of this album. Along with Paramount, Shadowplay, Adamantine and the title track.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-10-29, 20:31:42
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-10-29, 21:45:50
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-29, 22:16:24
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2008-10-29, 21:45:50
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

I almost played that today but I chose Lifeline instead.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-29, 22:44:36
NW the Arriving Somewhere DVD from Porcupine Tree (and reading your posts in between the songs). Immaculately brilliant  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-10-29, 22:48:48
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-10-29, 22:44:36
NW the Arriving Somewhere DVD from Porcupine Tree (and reading your posts in between the songs). Immaculately brilliant  8)

Ain't that the truth!  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 23:03:11
Yes, that DVD is one of the best! I love it! And I'm looking forward to their new DVD!!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-10-30, 05:35:37
NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies

I'v now played all four of my M-albums thru several times, and I definitely do experience a progression in'm. I find their latest, Architect, the most exciting - so, that's the one to get first, guys, imo. It has more of this speeecial dark Nevermore quality (that I like btw  ;D ) than any other album from Scandinavia, and I understand from Mads at Fona Lyngby that that's not accidental, as the M-guys are big fans of NM. But Architect also has lots of melody and fine musicianship. I place this album in league with Isolate and Holographic Universe - yup, you got it right, I find Architect just as great  *horns*

It's actually quite thrilling for me to experience Mercenary, cause for a long time I'v been missing some substantial action in my now home country, Denmark - so, great, Holger Danske (our national hero) is beginning to awaken to deed (as we put it here)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-30, 18:58:04
Genesis - Seconds Out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:06:35
Anathema - A Natural Disaster

Track: [01] Harmonium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:28:25
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
For Absent Friends - Square One
Galahad - Empires Never Last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:41:07
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:28:25Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
Is there a place where I can actually still buy that?

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:28:25For Absent Friends - Square One
How is that? What kind of music is it? I've seen them live (the guitar player and keyboard player) as a support for Kino back in 2005 (three years ago already...) but that was mostly acoustic stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:15:00
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:41:07
Is there a place where I can actually still buy that?

I have searched, NLstore and BOL.com don't have it listed and even the Ayreon store doesn't sell it (anymore). But I'm sure that you already had searched there  ;). Perhaps the only way is to buy a used one on Amazone, Marktplaats, etc.?

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-30, 20:41:07
How is that? What kind of music is it? I've seen them live (the guitar player and keyboard player) as a support for Kino back in 2005 (three years ago already...) but that was mostly acoustic stuff.
The best way is to listen to their MySpace tracks: http://www.myspace.com/fafspace
The new stuff seems to be better, I wouldn't recommend the album I was playing. Quite boring  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:25:28
NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies  (on repeat)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:37:06
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:15:00I have searched, NLstore and BOL.com don't have it listed and even the Ayreon store doesn't sell it (anymore). But I'm sure that you already had searched there  ;).
Yup. ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:15:00Perhaps the only way is to buy a used one on Amazone, Marktplaats, etc.?
I did take a look, but nothing there either...


Someone here with a spare copy? Or willing to get rid of it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-30, 22:34:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-10-30, 21:37:06

Someone here with a spare copy? Or willing to get rid of it?

I have one. But i'm planning to keep it.  ;)

Sorry.  :-[

NP> Blackfield - Cloudy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-30, 22:42:50
Marillion - Mirrors.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-30, 23:04:28
Demians - Building An Empire

Track: [03] Sapphire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-10-30, 23:08:42
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-30, 23:04:28
Demians - Building An Empire

Track: [03] Sapphire

See? It's better than Amaseffer! ;D ;) :D


NP: Pain Of Salvation - BE

Outstanding album provided you're in the right mood.

Truly amazing!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-30, 23:33:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-10-30, 23:08:42
See? It's better than Amaseffer! ;D ;) :D

I think not!  ;)


QuoteNP: Pain Of Salvation - BE

Outstanding album provided you're in the right mood.

Truly amazing!


Agree. One of the best concept albums ever made.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 08:23:16
Marillion - Live in Manchester 2007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-10-31, 08:46:45
NP: Frost* - Milliontown

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 11:39:43
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny.

All time metal classic *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-31, 13:47:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 11:39:43
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny.

All time metal classic *horns* *horns* *horns*

Why don't you come and talk about it here : http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1323.0

I know so little about Judas Priest

NP AC/DC - Highway To Hell

Maybe I should have waited until next week to play this one since it has songs like Beating Around The Bush or [George is on a] Highway To Hell   ;D

OK, this is not politically correct but it is just to get Peter back  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-10-31, 14:38:09
NP  The Number Of The Beast

OK  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 15:29:39
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-31, 13:47:34
Why don't you come and talk about it here : http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1323.0

Largely because I often haven't  got the time for more in-depth comment, unfortunately.  I can normally find 10 seconds for quick one-liners, though:

NP: Marillion - Happiness is the Road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 16:15:15
Opeth - Ghost Reveries.

Someone on the Marillion forum suggested this was a good choice for Halloween, and I thought yeahhhhhh... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-10-31, 19:43:25
NP: Shadow Gallery - Rain

Playing at almost maximum volume. Goosebumps all over...

:-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-31, 19:54:51
Shadow Gallery

All of their albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-10-31, 20:30:14
Yep, me too  :-\ :

Shadow Gallery - Room V

4. Vow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 20:32:38
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-31, 20:38:08
Shadow Gallery - The Queen Of The City Of Ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-10-31, 21:10:53
NP: Solar - Psycho

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 21:19:44
Royal Hunt - Collision Course.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2008-10-31, 21:20:23
The new view from the cube.... orwhatsisnameagain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-11-01, 09:26:34
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-01, 10:42:50
NP  Circus Maximus:  The 1st Chapter  (album, and title song on repeat)

Guys, this is one awesome album  *horns* *horns* *horns*

The title song is a whirlwind of all what's good in prog. Whew, man, breathtaking  *horns*

"Left the region of heavens to the underworld
... the bringer of life
Down in the shadows, the secret it lies within
Deep in the oceans of sand.

The journey ends back to paradise
Beyond the mountains far away
I've returned to where the sun always shines
... to my Grand Utopia."

The 1st Chapter seems to have been somewhat forgotten after the release of Isolate. But I must say that I find 1st just as great.

I actually got the motivation to check up 1st from Prog-Rev-Elation's excellent review titled "Progressive-Metal Muscle" on Amazon.com, January 21, 2008 (beginning of review):

"Circus Maximus continue to flex their progressive-metal muscle on this sophmore release. The energy expenditure and technical prowess on this disc demonstrate that they are ascending the ladder in the progressive-metal genre.

The problem with this disc is when you compare it to their stunning debut - The 1st Chapter. Although much of this album is on par with its predecessor, it fails to make any real movement forward. This is ok for some, and not for others - I enjoy it regardless of its continuation of their previous effort. The 1st Chapter was so outstanding, it's hard to imagine them making a leap beyond where they started."

Rather unusual that the debut is as good as the sophomore - e.g. DT's first was a failure imo cause Dominici didnt fit in at all (I don't even have it in my collection of some 15 DT-albums), and Nevermore's was basically a rehashing of Sanctuary (in fact most songs were outlined during the last Sanctuary period).

It was also a pleasant surprise to hear how much they'v taken off from DT - the complex passages, parallel runs, wonderful melodies, deep lyrics  *horns*


Hey, Teunis, I just went out on your MySpace cause I was tickled by your "Pendie forever". Not that I found any explanation there (or by googling) ;)

Also, where does "Teunis" come from ?  Never heard it before meeting you.

I read about your fave groups and other interests. I'm particularly curious about how you're dealing with Kamelot - one of my fave groups - they're rather on the heavy side of your portfolio  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-01, 11:32:16
IQ - Subterranea: The Concert.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-11-01, 16:26:23
Np Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery (arrived this morning.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-01, 18:41:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-31, 15:29:39
I can normally find 10 seconds for quick one-liners, though: ...

Is that how you are with sex too, Jonesy ?  ;D


NP  CM:  The 1st Chapter

Still good  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-01, 19:07:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-01, 18:41:24
Is that how you are with sex too, Jonesy ?  ;D

Only on birthdays and Christmas when I include foreplay.


NP: IQ - The Lost Attic: A Collection of Rarities (1983-1999)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-11-01, 22:40:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-01, 10:42:50
Hey, Teunis, I just went out on your MySpace cause I was tickled by your "Pendie forever". Not that I found any explanation there (or by googling) ;)

Also, where does "Teunis" come from ?  Never heard it before meeting you.

I read about your fave groups and other interests. I'm particularly curious about how you're dealing with Kamelot - one of my fave groups - they're rather on the heavy side of your portfolio  :)
;D Pendie is because of 'Pendragon'. I was overwhelmed by the great evening I had at their gig on 4th October  *horns*.

My name is coming from the Latin 'Antononius', which means 'invaluable'. Didn't know that, just found it on Wikipedia  ;D. Got this name from my parents (surprising, isn't it?), my father has the same name.

I did explain about Kamelot somewhere else on this forum, I guess you missed it. So now and then, f.e. after a hard day of work I feel like hearing heavy music like Kamelot, Shadow Gallery, Star One. I love it, as long as it contains nice melodies and Kamelot's music is full of it  *horns*.

Just played ACT - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-01, 22:47:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-01, 10:42:50


The 1st Chapter seems to have been somewhat forgotten after the release of Isolate. But I must say that I find 1st just as great.



Funny you mention that because although i really like Isolate i rate The 1st Chapter even higher.
A magnificent album indeed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-11-02, 08:07:52
Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-11-02, 10:38:55
Porcupine Tree : Radioactive Toy
Conscience : Through our Windows
Pendragon : As Good as Gold and Paintbox
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-02, 12:37:00
NP  Porno For Pyros:  Self-titled  (from 1992)

A side project to Jane's Addiction, with Perry Farrell on vocals, Stephen Perkins on drums, Peter DiStefano on guitars, and Martyn Le Noble on bass.

Quite nice, and fun, particularly Cursed Female  ;D

Has Perry's characteristic singing, and his crazy and poignant lyrics, lots of exciting rhythms - very rhythm based and only little soloing - the three instrumentalists work great together. Peter DS has very much taken on Dave Navarro's style, which is not so surprising, being in the company of two so powerful musicians.

But I do prefer the greater drive of JA.


"She's the queen of the bees
That buzz in the bars
fresh as a strawberry
And she always loved dancing

Cursed to be born
Beautiful, poor and female
There's none that suffer more

Fresh as strawberries
2 girls in 2 nights
Got caught in the back of the alleyway

When no one came out
Zipped up their clothes
And walked back on home."

:(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-02, 13:00:19
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-11-01, 22:40:45
;D Pendie is because of 'Pendragon'. I was overwhelmed by the great evening I had at their gig on 4th October  *horns*.
My name is coming from the Latin 'Antononius', which means 'invaluable'.

Thanks, Antonius  :)

Saint Anthony the Great was really a great guy  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_the_Great . He was also a true friend of animals  :)


Quote
... my father has the same name.

So you're Teunis Jr.


Quote
Got this name from my parents (surprising, isn't it?)

I got my name from my cat: Puslefar - Pusledaddy (sounds rather hiphopish, dont it?)  ;D


Quote
I did explain about Kamelot somewhere else on this forum, I guess you missed it. So now and then, f.e. after a hard day of work I feel like hearing heavy music like Kamelot, Shadow Gallery, Star One. I love it, as long as it contains nice melodies and Kamelot's music is full of it  *horns*.

OK, so melody is crucial to you, Teunis ?


Quote
Just played ACT - Silence

Yeah, great album, such wonderful singing and vocal harmonies. One of my fave albums too  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-01, 22:47:59
Funny you mention that because although i really like Isolate i rate The 1st Chapter even higher.
A magnificent album indeed.  8)

Betcha, Mad  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-02, 13:13:56
Ayreon - 01011001

Still getting better. Have given it a bit of a rest for a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-02, 14:37:03
Finally got round to playing

The Reasoning -  Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-02, 14:39:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-02, 13:00:19
Thanks, Antonius  :)

Saint Anthony the Great was really a great guy  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_the_Great . He was also a true friend of animals  :)
Your're welcome, Pusledaddy  ;D. Very interesting, I love animals too  8).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-02, 13:00:19
So you're Teunis Jr.
Exactly. To avoid confusion, they call us 'old' and 'young' Teunis nowadays  ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-02, 13:00:19
OK, so melody is crucial to you, Teunis ?
It sure is  8).

np: Casino - Casino
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-02, 16:20:07
Savatage Dead winter Dead
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-02, 18:33:24
Porcupine Tree - Normal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-02, 19:34:04
Pallas - Midas Touch
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-02, 20:28:38
Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-11-03, 16:15:35
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
CD 2: The Hard Shoulder
6. Half The World


;D Great!

How long will I have to wait for the actual album?
I ordered it on 28th of October, and the status became "Processing Order" on last Thursday...
I was hoping I would have it by now... But maybe tomorrow! ;D I can't wait!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-11-03, 18:06:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-11-03, 16:15:35
How long will I have to wait for the actual album?
I ordered it on 28th of October, and the status became "Processing Order" on last Thursday...
I was hoping I would have it by now... But maybe tomorrow! ;D I can't wait!

I just got an email that my Happiness has shipped and should arrive within 14 days!

YAY!

So, between now and then I will not play the album anymore.
Let's play something else instead! (No... not that Marillion album ;D)

Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo
CD 1
1. The Observer

:)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-03, 21:12:28
Pendragon - Pure

Track: [01] Indigo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-03, 22:06:43
Presto Ballet - One Tragedy At A Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-11-03, 23:34:33
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-11-03, 18:06:29
I just got an email that my Happiness has shipped and should arrive within 14 days!

YAY!


I ordered it today, and I hope it will get here fast! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-11-04, 08:00:42
AC/DC - Bonfire Disc #2: Let There Be Rock The Movie.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-04, 12:02:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-11-04, 08:00:42
AC/DC - Bonfire Disc #2: Let There Be Rock The Movie.

Is this the movie where there is a scene picturing a race between a car and a plane while Walk All Over You is being played as a soundtrack ?

I saw it at the cinema when it was released some, hu, thirty years ago. It was the beginning of the Dolby Sound. Just blew my head and ears off  *horns*  I would love to see it again but I am not sure it aged well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-11-04, 12:44:27
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-04, 12:02:04
Is this the movie where there is a scene picturing a race between a car and a plane while Walk All Over You is being played as a soundtrack ?

I'm not sure.  I've seen the movie (might even have it on video somewhere) but not for years.  I was just listening to the soundtrack, a double CD which is part of the 'Bonfire' boxed set from some years back.

NP: Pallas - The Sentinel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 17:43:55
I just came back from a friend, and in the bus I was listening to:

Neal Morse - Lifeline

And it has to be said: he has done it again.
Actually that's all that can be said, but I won't stop there.

He has done it again!! Musically a very good album, it's all quality (and a good bit of quantity too ("So Many Roads")). No real fillers here.
And...
He has done it again... I listened to "Testimony", "One", "?" and "Sola Scriptura" in only one hour.

Anyway, I consider this album the worse of the best, and an excellent starters position for anyone who want to dive into Neal Morse's material!
No contradiction here.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 17:51:21
NP  Orphaned land:  Mabool

Israelian metal band  :o

Unusual blend of Israelian folk music and metal.

They sing in both English, Hebrew, and Latin. There's some nice Old Testamental growling.

Just started listening properly to'm.

Anyone else into'm ?  :)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 17:43:55
I listened to "Testimony", "One", "?" and "Sola Scriptura" in only one hour.

You played'm at three times the standard speed, Paxi ?  That's of course very efficient. Only problem is that you make Mickey Mouse outta everything  ;D


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-04, 19:42:29
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 20:55:49
NP  Orphaned Land:  Mabool  (on repeat)

Turns out that it's real good. Gripping rhythms, solid metal foundation, oriental moods, nice melodies, classy guitar playing, interesting lyrics  *horns*

Recommended hereby  :)

Anyone know of other good Israeli rock bands ?

Interesting (Wiki, my boldface):  "The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR is the fourth full-length studio album by the Israeli metal band Orphaned Land. According to the band's official MySpace page, the album has a tentative release date of late 2008 or early 2009, after many delays. OrWarrior means "warrior of light", representing a conceptual hero of the battle of light versus darkness. OrWarriOr will be Orphaned Land's second concept album. Orphaned Land is currently working on the new album with producer Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. The album will also have a different sound than Mabool."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-04, 22:00:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 20:55:49
NP  Orphaned Land:  Mabool  (on repeat)

Turns out that it's real good. Gripping rhythms, solid metal foundation, oriental moods, nice melodies, classy guitar playing, interesting lyrics  *horns*

Recommended hereby  :)

Excellent choice, Nicky.
Great album indeed and the first metal band i bought an album of from the middle east.

QuoteAnyone know of other good Israeli rock bands ?

Yep, Amaseffer.  ;D

Oh, and the next big thing ( so they say ) seems to be Ephrat. Info behind this curtain.  ;)  (http://www.myspace.com/omerephrat)

NP> nothing yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-11-04, 22:51:49
Dave Gilmour Live in Gdansk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:28:57
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-04, 22:00:07
Oh, and the next big thing ( so they say ) seems to be Ephrat. Info behind this curtain.  ;)  (http://www.myspace.com/omerephrat)

Thanks, Mad, the excerpts on MySpace are really exciting  http://www.myspace.com/omerephrat . Their studio album (only one presently) No One's Words  http://www.amazon.com/No-Ones-Words-Ephrat/dp/B001BWQ0BO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1225836719&sr=1-1  went straight to my SL. Steven Wilson produced this one too (and did more than produce, which one can hear clearly in the MySpace excerpts). One thing I like a lot about Ephrat is that the singing, in English, is very clear and enjoyable (which unfortunately is not my experience (yet) with Amaseffer, but now I might get it anyhow)  ;D :)

There are clear references to Eleven, one of my fave groups, that seem to be pretty much unknown to other roomies  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:31:51
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-04, 22:00:07
Oh, and the next big thing ( so they say ) seems to be Ephrat. Info behind this curtain.  ;)  (http://www.myspace.com/omerephrat)

I loooooooove Ephrat! :D Great melodies, and quite heavy as well. And I enjoy the singing much more than for instance Amaseffer.

I was really surprised by this album. One of the best of 2008!

Oh, and it's produced by Steven Wilson as well...I wonder if he ever does something that is not related to music whatsoever! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:56:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:31:51
Oh, and it's produced by Steven Wilson as well...I wonder if he ever does something that is not related to music whatsoever! ;D

Going to the toilet, washing his car, making a chicken sandwich, repairing his bike, buying a new pair of glasses... etc... etc...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-05, 00:03:35
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:56:28
... making a chicken sandwich ...

No, cause he's vegetarian (clearly):  "I didn't know about Steven Wilson being vegetarian until recently. He mentioned it in an interview a few months ago." - PTree15, on Veggie Boards  http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=82636&page=32 .

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-11-05, 02:44:37
Yngwie Malmsteen - Perpetual flame
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-11-05, 08:06:49
Def Leppard - On Through the Night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-05, 08:48:13
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:56:28
Going to the toilet, washing his car, making a chicken sandwich, repairing his bike, buying a new pair of glasses... etc... etc...

1: Going to the toilet? I heard he has people who get paid for going to the toilet for him.
2: Washing his car? You mean his space ship.
3: Making a chicken sandwich? He's a vegetarian.
4: Reparing his bike? You mean his private jet.
5: Buying new glasses? He just wears glasses in order to fit in among the regular people.

Anything else?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-11-05, 09:34:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-05, 00:03:35
No, cause he's vegetarian (clearly):  "I didn't know about Steven Wilson being vegetarian until recently. He mentioned it in an interview a few months ago." - PTree15, on Veggie Boards  http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=82636&page=32 .

Nicky.


Anyway...


Marco Sfogli - There's Hope
2. Andromeda

If you haven't heard this yet, make sure you do today, it's awesome! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-05, 19:20:51
Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-11-05, 21:11:21
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [01] A New Beginning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-05, 21:41:59
NP: Foo Fighters - All My Life

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-11-06, 12:19:53
Lou Reed - The Blue Mask

A nice classic rock album of the early 80's but nothing to really rave about, to be honest. There are several better albums from Lou, like Rock and Roll Heart or Growing Up In Public for instance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-06, 15:48:19
NP: Frost* - "new album sampler" --> on www.myspace.com/planetfrost

Sounds great! Can't wait another week! ::)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-11-06, 19:11:01
just played: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

np: Sieges Even - Paramount
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-06, 21:16:47
The Gathering - How To Measure A Planet?

Track: [05] Liberty Bell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-06, 22:33:00
Riverside - Out Of Myself

Track: [01] The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-11-07, 09:30:44
Live in Gdansk - Dave Gilmour (cd's 1,2 and 3)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-07, 09:42:46
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-11-07, 09:30:44
Live in Gdansk - Dave Gilmour (cd's 1,2 and 3)

Care to tell me what it's like Iggy? I've heard a lot of good things about this release! :)

NP: Frost* - Wonderland

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-11-07, 16:27:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-07, 09:42:46
NP: Frost* - Wonderland

Tom

What exactly are you playing?!?! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

You have it already?
What's it like?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-11-07, 17:33:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-07, 09:42:46
Care to tell me what it's like Iggy? I've heard a lot of good things about this release! :)

NP: Frost* - Wonderland

Tom

Hey Tom

It is probably what you'd expect from Mr Gilmour. It sounds excellent with a good range of Floyd and non Floyd tracks. I haven't watched the DVD's yet so can't really comment. On the bonus Cd you can hear his voice beginning to crack especially on the track 'On the Turning Away' which has been one of my all time favourite tracks since it was released I approve heartily of the sentiments expressed in the song.

I will write more when I have played it a few times.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-07, 18:37:34
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-07, 21:15:22
Fish - Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors

Track: [03] State Of Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-07, 22:15:05
Tiles - Fly Paper

Track: [01] Hide In My Shadow

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-07, 23:41:26
It Bites - The Tall Ships

Second listen after receiving it two days ago. I was very enthusiastic at first listen. Hope the following ones will confirm.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-11-08, 23:01:51
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-11-08, 23:31:30
I'm trying to play "Snow" (the song by Frost*) on my keyboard, but even with a metronome I find it hard to maintain a constant tempo......

And it's not even a very difficult song...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 01:36:43
Tomorrow's Eve - Tales From Serpentia

Track: [02] The Years Ahead

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 14:21:40
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

Track: [03] Birth Of Deliverance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:22:03
Shadow Gallery - Ghost ship
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:36:06
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-11-07, 16:27:08
What exactly are you playing?!?! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

You have it already?
What's it like?


-Paco

I wish I had the album already! I was playing the version of Wonderland that appears on the so-called Tour cd they put out a couple of months ago. But rest assured, it sounds great! :) Did you pre-order the album or are you gonna rush to your cd-store this coming friday?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:43:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:36:06
I wish I had the album already! I was playing the version of Wonderland that appears on the so-called Tour cd they put out a couple of months ago. But rest assured, it sounds great! :) Did you pre-order the album or are you gonna rush to your cd-store this coming friday?

Tom

I pre-ordered. And I also ordered a Tour CD, I think it was the blue one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:47:46
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-11-08, 23:31:30
I'm trying to play "Snow" (the song by Frost*) on my keyboard, but even with a metronome I find it hard to maintain a constant tempo......

And it's not even a very difficult song...
Keep on practising Paco and we'll be seeing you on tv (Idols or something like that)  ;D

I've been playing Lunatic Soul's album today  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-11-09, 19:08:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-09, 16:47:46
Keep on practising Paco and we'll be seeing you on tv (Idols or something like that)  ;D

Hehehe, well I already played an Arena song on piano in "De Boerderij". ;)
Among the audience was a certain Pete Trewavas...


Talking about Arena...
Now Playing:
Arena - Contagious EP
The Ghost Vocals.

Never heard these before and John Mitchell is doing a fantastic job!! I really like it!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 19:18:08
I've been playing Shadow Gallery again today.
All of it.

Currently i'm playing the Legacy album, track First Light.
Amazing.

Man, I still can't believe that Mike has passed away.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-09, 21:00:59
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 19:18:08
I've been playing Shadow Gallery again today.
All of it.

Currently i'm playing the Legacy album, track First Light.
Amazing.

Man, I still can't believe that Mike has passed away.  :-\

I know how you are feeling.

It is so so sad.

:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-09, 21:10:51
 :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-09, 21:15:00
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

7. Stab In The Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-09, 21:24:23
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-09, 21:10:51
:'(

*hugs Deenie.   :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-11-10, 20:12:20
Neal Morse - ?
2. Another World

Fantastic song! This whole album is filled with Morse energy. I love it!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-11-10, 20:28:01
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

np: Pink Floyd - Echoes (best of)

track: Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-10, 23:12:15
Before i go to sleep:

David Gilmour - Live In Gdansk

8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-10, 23:45:11
& before I go to sleep:

NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous  (on MySpace and repeat)

http://www.myspace.com/subsignalband

The singer's name is Arno Menses, and the guitarist is Markus Steffen. Does that ring a bell, guys ?  ;D

That voice, whew  *horns* *horns* *horns*

B&M went straight to my SL. It hasnt been released yet.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-11, 13:19:22
Sonata Arctica - Ecliptica  *horns*

The more I listen to them the more I appreciate Tony Kakko's voice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-11, 15:58:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-10, 23:45:11
& before I go to sleep:

NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous  (on MySpace and repeat)

http://www.myspace.com/subsignalband

The singer's name is Arno Menses, and the guitarist is Markus Steffen. Does that ring a bell, guys ?  ;D

That voice, whew  *horns* *horns* *horns*

B&M went straight to my SL. It hasnt been released yet.

Nicky.

I thank you, Nicky.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-11, 18:30:02
Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-11-11, 21:19:30
The 1st Chapter - Circus Maximus

Arrived today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-11, 22:15:51
Andy Edwards - Progressive

Very interesting music! And cool too. 8)
And free! ;D

http://andyedwardsmusic.blogspot.com/



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-11-11, 22:22:51
IT Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-11, 22:57:01
NP  Agalloch:  The Mantle

Didnt really grip me on first full run. Sorta atmospheric acoustic and metal with growl - rather unusual, actually. Group is from Oregon.

Checked up on the Amazon reviews again, and was surprised that there are quite a lot. Lord Chimp was ravin about it - so I'd better give it some more runs.

Anyone else here into Agalloch ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-12, 19:18:16
Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-11-12, 20:21:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-11, 22:57:01
NP  Agalloch:  The Mantle

Didnt really grip me on first full run. Sorta atmospheric acoustic and metal with growl - rather unusual, actually. Group is from Oregon.

Checked up on the Amazon reviews again, and was surprised that there are quite a lot. Lord Chimp was ravin about it - so I'd better give it some more runs.

Anyone else here into Agalloch ?

Nicky.

Ehm...no. Haven't got the foggiest idea what or who you mean.  ??? ;)

NP> Just starting up Winamp so lets see....Ah that's a good one, let's play this:

The Flower Kings - Space Revolver

Track: [01] I Am The Sun pt I

Cool.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-12, 21:30:13
OK, Mad, it might interest some roomies. Here's the beginning of Lord Chimp's (as usual, elegant) review of Agalloch's The Mantle:

"Stunning

By Lord Chimp (Monkey World),  February 21, 2003

Any Opeth comparison is senseless and unfair. To me, Agalloch is strange marriage of Norwegian metal's halcyon elegy, seas of atmosphere, folk music, screeching metal, and more. So smoothly integrated are these styles that the designation of 'metal' becomes hardly satisfying, or at least Agalloch hammers the mold to suit themselves. Their 'metal' -- a term presumably assigned because of some harsh vocals and double-bass drumming -- is soft and haunting and gorgeous. The glassy distortion on the guitars is the dull gleam of sunlight beyond gray clouds rather than machine gun battery. Acoustic guitars dominate, punctuated with layers of electric guitars (rather than simple synth chords). Most importantly, Agalloch here develops seductive atmospheres and achieves them beautifully thanks to a lush but subdued production job. (Production is the only knock that can be sustained by their excellent debut Pale Folklore.) Haughm's voice is one of the eeriest I've ever heard, the vocals split between harrowing rasps and gritty, forlorn whispers. Although his voice was difficult to adjust to (it's very... different), I love it now.

Instrumentation that seemed unchanging and simple proves to be very diverse on repeated listens. It helps to actually look at song credits and see what instruments are involved because they are very subtly integrated: from the symphonic percussion on ...And the Great Cold Death of the Earth to the bristly mandolin of A Desolation Song to the beautiful, understated trombone theme in The Hawthorne Passage to the realms of texture within each song. Special note for A Desolation Song, which uses the accordion (ggyah!) beautifully. Who would have thought...

Concerning that textural element, Agalloch is amazing in the way they weave different threads and progression in passages that are quite minimalist. The Lodge is an epochal instrumental that feels like you are rising from a winter forest on Earth to the cosmos. First it is only pastoral acoustic guitar chords shimmering as sparse percussion beats in the distance. Agalloch slowly adds nebulous texture after texture (double bass and electric guitars), which gives the music a nearly tangible rising sensation. Finally an empyrean electric guitar line is the only remaining sound as the other instruments retreat, leaving one with a feeling of transcendence and power. This is just one (short) example of Agalloch's brilliant writing and arrangements."


NP  Agalloch:  The Mantle

Rising  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Oliver Twist on Thu, 2008-11-13, 01:32:29
Pendragon The Window Of Life and will be followed by The Masquerade Overture

Not listened to this (Window) for a while. Had forgotten how good it is.

Also played The Visitor earlier, not heard that for a while either. Arena's best album ;-)

Shields to maximum

:o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-13, 08:03:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-12, 21:30:13
NP  Agalloch:  The Mantle

Rising  *horns*

Nicky.

Wow Nicky. After reading that review you posted I think I really NEED to check these guys out. Too bad I'm at work now and my pc doesn't have any speakers so I need to wait until this evening. Especially the last part of the review, concerning the instrumental 'The Lodge' sounds amazing! :)

Quote"The Lodge is an epochal instrumental that feels like you are rising from a winter forest on Earth to the cosmos. First it is only pastoral acoustic guitar chords shimmering as sparse percussion beats in the distance. Agalloch slowly adds nebulous texture after texture (double bass and electric guitars), which gives the music a nearly tangible rising sensation. Finally an empyrean electric guitar line is the only remaining sound as the other instruments retreat, leaving one with a feeling of transcendence and power. This is just one (short) example of Agalloch's brilliant writing and arrangements."

Ahhhhh... *horns*

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Undertow (on my iPod)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-11-13, 18:21:25
In a Word - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-11-13, 21:39:01
Still playing In a Word by Yes. It is going to take some time!   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-13, 22:32:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-13, 08:03:01
Wow Nicky. After reading that review you posted I think I really NEED to check these guys out ...

Yeah, Tom, I'm quite sure you'l like'm.

The group that to my mind comes closest to Agalloch is Porcupine Tree, so any fan of PT should check out Agalloch.

It's very true, as Chimp writes, that the first time you hear Agalloch, you dont sense anything real special, cause it's all so slow and undramatic, but beneath the surface, there are lots of interesting things going on, and the whole mood grips you after a while. Almost uncanny.


NP  Queen:  Who Wants To Live Forever  (on A Kind Of Magic, on repeat)

One of the most wonderful songs eva  *horns*

Queen are sadly very undervalued here in the Room - guess that's cause they're so massively popular - but that shouldnt be so  ;)

They're definitely in the same league as Floyd and pre-1983 Genesis  *horns*

And I cleaved the gap in my stuck-on songs with Who Wants  ;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-13, 22:49:16
NP  Queen:  A Kind Of Magic  *horns*

Lots'o great stuff on this album.

One of the special things is that they used an organ, sax, and philharmonic orchestra.

And the guys spread their special magic.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-11-13, 23:02:27

Queen are sadly very undervalued here in the Room - guess that's cause they're so massively popular - but that shouldnt be so  ;)

Nicky.


[/quote]

I like Queen a lot. I can't remember exactly but I think it was the Seven seas of Rhye on Top of the pops that got me hooked.

I saw them at Knebworth in 85 or 86 (I think) and it remains to this day one of my most memorable concerts.

Still playing In a Word but about tive up after 3 of the 5 CD's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 08:24:07
NP: Queen - The Show Must Go On

I really liked this song when I was still young (almost 23 now! :o :D) and because of you guys rambling about Queen I was inspired to dig it out again. Still like it! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 08:29:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-13, 22:32:15
Yeah, Tom, I'm quite sure you'l like'm.

The group that to my mind comes closest to Agalloch is Porcupine Tree, so any fan of PT should check out Agalloch.

I consider myself a huuuuuuuuge PT-fan so after reading your post I immediately went to Agalloch's MySpace to listen to some songs. And I can see where you come from, musicwise the're indeed quite close to PT. I think the music is really great. Not yet convinced by the vocals though...but I'm gonna try and work on it.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-14, 10:32:27
Scorpions - Hot & Slow

Usually I try to avoid compilations but this one is interesting since it regroups slow and mid tempo songs from Scorpions' early period, I mean the mid-70's !

There is a strong psychedelic/prog feeling to most of the songs with gorgeous guitar solos and it should appeal to most 70's prog giants fans and to fans of melodic prog metal as well. Of course, the studio albums of this period are also strongly recommended and probably a better option than a compilation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-14, 12:35:07
Pendragon - Pure
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-14, 15:12:21
Simon Phillips - Symbiosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-14, 15:38:34
Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-14, 17:06:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 08:29:30
Not yet convinced by the vocals though...but I'm gonna try and work on it.

The only way you can solve that problem, Tom, is by takin the next flight to Portland and talkin with Haughm bout it. Tell'im you know me.

;D

Or:  Read further in Chimp's review:

"Haughm's voice is one of the eeriest I've ever heard, the vocals split between harrowing rasps and gritty, forlorn whispers. Although his voice was difficult to adjust to (it's very...different), I love it now."

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006FSST/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1226437627&sr=1-2&voteError=0&2115R14NU1FPL4C84YHelpfulReviews1.s=SUCCESS&2115R14NU1FPL4C84YHelpfulReviews1.v=1

As for myself, I'v heard so much growl/shout/screamo by now that nothin can rattle me - except the day I get to hear Bluey's voice  :o ;D


NP Agalloch:  The Mantle

Fits the weather here, just like in Oregon:  Cold, dark and wet  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-14, 17:18:37
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-11-13, 23:02:27
[ /quote]

You actually f'd up my quote, Iggy, bad boy  :P   (doesnt matter)  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 08:24:07
... (almost 23 now! :o :D) ...

You wanna borrow a towel, Tom ?  (for behind your ears)  ;D


Quote
... and because of you guys rambling about Queen I was inspired to dig it out again. Still like it! :)

Anything else you like by Queen, Tom ?

Else I can recom their third album Sheer Heart Attack. Great 70's rock as only May & Co. could do it. You'l be surprised. Would'v given me a heart attack if I'd heard it at my present age then  *horns*  :o ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-11-14, 18:03:04
Ah well there's no accounting for incompetence

:)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:08:44
the mighty SANCTUARY - Into the mirror black

WONDERFUL ALBUM!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:09:16
Foo Fighters - Baker Street  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:12:24
Frank Stallone - Far From Over

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:43:40
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:09:16
Foo Fighters - Baker Street  8)

Wow, finally someone who listens to Foo Fighters as well! 8)

NP: Frost* - Black Light Machine

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:57:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:43:40
Wow, finally someone who listens to Foo Fighters as well! 8)

NP: Frost* - Black Light Machine

Tom

Well it has been a while but from time to time i really enjoy listening to them.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-14, 22:21:39
Styx - Suite Madame Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-11-14, 23:24:26
In a word - Yes Disc 5 song 2.

Nearly finished.

What a great trip, 30 something years of music squashed into a mere 6 or 7 hours.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-15, 10:47:59
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:08:44
the mighty SANCTUARY - Into the mirror black

WONDERFUL ALBUM!!!

Yeah, good to hear, Deenie. Lookin forward to hearin it, once finances allow  :(

How are you with the recent Nevermore albums ?


NP  Cephalic Carnage:  Xenosapien  *horns*

Pretty wild stuff, pretty ingenious, like Dillinger Escape Plan on speed. I wouldnt exactly say relaxing, loungy stuff  ;D

John Merryman on drums is like a hangover, so ya better not have one when listenin  :D

But after several listens, some sorta musical experience does emerge  8)

Noone else here has thata vein ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-11-15, 13:50:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-11-14, 20:43:40NP: Frost* - Black Light Machine

I was listening to Milliontown this morning. My dad really liked some parts!
But I think he prefers Marillion's latest. ;)


By the way, Experiments In Mass Appeal should be shipped by now. I wonder when it will be found on my doormat...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-11-15, 14:27:25
Genesis 70 -75 A mixture of the Discs.

It sounds so different from the original recordings. A bit pricey though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-15, 22:11:26
Ayreon - Timeline

Track: [01] Prologue

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-16, 12:33:28
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 15:18:17
Marillion - Clutching At Straws
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-16, 15:18:51
Finished this morning Genesis 70 - 75

Np Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound of thunder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-16, 17:06:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-15, 10:47:59
Yeah, good to hear, Deenie. Lookin forward to hearin it, once finances allow  :(

How are you with the recent Nevermore albums ?

Haven't followed them closely enough, really. Got a bit too hard and mean for me a while there, but I'm not completely out. The solo album was awesome!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-16, 18:43:45
Physical Graphiti - Led Zeppelin

Another timeless masterpiece.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 19:28:41
Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:05:20
Here's something Nicky and Tom might like:

Suspyre - When Time Fades

Track: [02] Evolutions

*horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

Edit: Welcome to page 350!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:50:54
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:05:20
Here's something Nicky and Tom might like:

Suspyre - When Time Fades

Yup, Mad, I have'm in focus and on my SL. (Fuck The Commerce, as the festival is called.)  ;D


Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-16, 17:06:03
The solo album was awesome!

I found so too initially, and War Machine was my entrance ticket to Nevermore, but today I find the Nevermore albums much better.

Somehow Warrel needs Jeff and the guys to reach full potential imo  *horns*


NP  David Bowie:  Heathen

The beginning of the album hasnt really (yet) gripped me, but the last two songs, A Better Future and Heathen, are magic.

Anyone else into Bowie ?  ;D

Nicky.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:54:34
Then here's another great band for you. I discovered them ehm on this forum actually and i have their latest album almost two weeks now:

Pagan's Mind - God's Equation

Track: [02] God's Equation

This indeed is a fine band!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 23:34:04
Anathema - Hindsight

This will be my last for this evening. Played a lot albums tonight. Enjoyed it much.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-11-17, 02:16:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:50:54
Anyone else into Bowie ?  ;D


Take a guess... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-17, 09:56:54
Karmakanic - Send A Message From The Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-11-17, 10:32:42
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:05:20
Here's something Nicky and Tom might like:

Suspyre - When Time Fades

Track: [02] Evolutions

*horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)

Thanks Mad, will check it out asap!

NP: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-17, 11:53:02
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-11-17, 02:16:44
Take a guess... ;)

Well, he aint mentioned much here. Would be interesting to hear some takes on his music, particularly cause we're now some roomies from thata time; but also tinies are welcome to bid   ;D  :)

Just to start out, my fave Bowie album is Diamond Dogs - real dirty and grungy, but also melodic and heartfelt, and prophetic - super  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-16, 20:54:34
Then here's another great band for you. I discovered them ehm on this forum actually and i have their latest album almost two weeks now:

Pagan's Mind - God's Equation

Yeah, Mad, I have the three PM studio albums preceding GE. Impressed, but not as much as with e.g. Opeth  :)


NP  Opeth:  Watershed

Mikael & Co. really created a masterpiece here. Has everything: the mellow, grandiose, philosophical, poetic, wistful, classical, melodic, harmonic. A real grower, an album to work on. There are tons of secrets waiting to be uncovered here, guys. You wouldnt think that it's guys around 30 y/o who rendered this. Doesnt seem so great on first run, but just give it a few spins, and you'l see  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-11-17, 19:38:01
Blind Ego - Mirror

Track: Forbidden To Remain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-11-17, 19:50:01
Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2008-11-17, 20:58:49
Pink Floyd, Money
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-11-18, 09:35:04
Bob Catley - Spirit of man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-18, 10:19:57
AC/DC - Highway To Hell   8)

I was just wondering if this album has not the best production EVER in rock and roll history. No, I'm not kidding (but maybe i'm a bit too lyrical here) : don't throw your drums sticks at me, Deenie !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-18, 10:49:42
Come on, Bups  ::)  Technology has advanced enormously since then.

But it's amazing what a joint can do  ;D


NP  After Forever:  Self-titled   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:07:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-18, 10:49:42
Come on, Bups  ::)  Technology has advanced enormously since then.

But it's amazing what a joint can do  ;D

I eat meat but I don't smoke, Nicky  ;D And if I did, I guess I wouldn't listen to hard rock but reggae in the meantime. By the way, since it's joke's day in the Room, I suppose you know the joke about reggae ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:10:56
Nope, Bups. Tell me  ;)

Hey, just wait a minute while I smoke mine  ;D


NP (not "nope")   AF: AF  (second time this morning - yeah guys, it's that good)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:30:11
Shall we open a new thread? "Now Smoking Thread"?

I'm not playing anything at the moment.
I'm waiting for the postman to bring me EIMA and I want to hear the doorbell ring.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:34:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:10:56
Nope, Bups. Tell me  ;)

Hey, just wait a minute while I smoke mine  ;D

Hum, well, OK but it's my first joke ever in a foreign langage  :P

[rolling drums]

Do you know what does a Rastaman say when he has run out of grass ?

[re-rolling drums]

"What is this shitty music playing on ??"

OK, I'm sorry for that, I apologize to everyone and I think I will delete this post in a few minutes  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:41:39
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-18, 11:34:35
OK, I'm sorry for that, I apologize to everyone and I think will delete this post in a few minutes  :-X

No it's ok.
I didn't even had to tickle myself too hard to be able to laugh.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-18, 12:12:42
It helped that I'd smoked  ;D

NP  Shadow Gallery:  Room V   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-18, 19:41:28
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-11-19, 00:01:32
King Diamond - The puppet master
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-19, 09:52:29
NP: Arena - The Shattered Room

It's been a while since I listened to this track. I almost forgot how good it is!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-19, 14:30:17
BP  Helloween:  Gambling With The Devil

NP  Vanden Plas:  Christ 0

While I enjoyed the Helloween album immensely this morning, and even played it twice, Vanden Plas was like coming home, and my head started goin back and forth (that's how I know it for sure). Christ 0 is some bitch of a masterpiece  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-19, 19:22:01
Arena - The Visitor

11. Tears In The Rain  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-19, 19:44:57
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-19, 19:22:01
Arena - The Visitor

11. Tears In The Rain  *horns*

Ahhh, great memories. I remember hearing the guitarsolo from Tears In The Rain in a sample on the internet somewhere in (I think it was) 2000 when I was only 15 years old. Then I decided I wanted to buy this album and after doing so my passion for prog was born! :)

BTW Teunis: You've been mentioning The Reasoning's Dark Angel a lot in this thread recently. Care to tell me what it's like?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-19, 20:12:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-19, 19:44:57
BTW Teunis: You've been mentioning The Reasoning's Dark Angel a lot in this thread recently. Care to tell me what it's like?
Don't know if you know the first album 'Awakenings'. The new album is definitely heavier. I had to get used to it. That's probably why you saw the album often here  ;D. Now I like it a lot. Especially the first track reminded me of 'Stream of Passion'. A lot of strong, catchy melodies can be heard. But be the judge yourself: listen to MySpace track 'Dark Angel medley' on:
http://www.myspace.com/thereasoninguk

np: Jadis - Understand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-20, 12:17:02
Karmakanic - Send A Message From The Heart

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-20, 16:44:26
NP  Eleven:  Kill Me No More  (on Howling Book, on repeat)   *horns*

Formidable song and fabulous singing by Natasha Shneider.

Btw Deenie, Eleven do some unique rhythm stuff  ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-20, 16:47:09
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic (the song)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-11-20, 20:23:56
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-11-20, 23:04:41
NW Enchant - Live At Last

Very good music but rather poor footage  :P, far from the quality of Smoke And Mirrors, for instance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-20, 23:41:15
The Pineapple Thief - Too Much To Loose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-20, 23:47:47
Shadow Gallery - Clifhanger II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-21, 19:21:25
NP  Dave Gilmour:  On The Turning Away

I'm always dumbstruck when I hear this guy, both his singing and guitar playing.

If there's anything I'll keep from this earth ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-21, 19:24:26
NP  Eddie Vedder:  Guaranteed

Also gripping  *horns*

I always felt that Eddie was too good for Pearl Jam. Here's the proof, guys. Just an acoustic guitar and his singing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f69QnJHUJS4

What a voice, man !!!


Also check out these pages:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild_(film)  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild_(soundtrack)

Sure got that soundtrack on my SL !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-21, 20:03:43
Hmm, Nevermore, Pearl Jam ...

Are you sure you live in Denmark, Nicky ?  I would rather locate you around Seattle ...  ;D

NP Streets - 1st

Generic and rather mediocre 80's AOR album that I pursued because of Steve Walsh's presence. Hard to recommend it to other Roomies  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-11-21, 23:49:49
Spock's Beard - The Good Don't Last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-11-22, 09:20:37
Marilion, Afraid Of Sunlight. Awesome song. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:50:25
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sat, 2008-11-22, 09:20:37
Marilion, Afraid Of Sunlight. Awesome song. ::)

Agree. In fact the entire album is a jewel.  8)

NP> Ayreon - Timeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:57:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-21, 20:03:43
Are you sure you live in Denmark, Nicky ?  I would rather locate you around Seattle ...  ;D

I regard Seattle as the rock capitol of the world, Bups.

Nevermore, Alice In Chains, Queensrÿche, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Cantrell (from AIC), Mark Lanegan - pure genius  *horns*

Interestingly, Seattle is the best educated city in the States. Over half of all youths there get university educations - probably thanks to Bill Gates  8)

I'l probably never get to Seattle again, cause I nevermore fly, but I remember a wonderful summer holiday there when I was eight y/o (remember, my Dad's US-American)  :)

How about you and the States, Bups ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:18:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:57:13
I regard Seattle as the rock capitol of the world, Bups.
Nevermore, Alice In Chains, Queensrÿche, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Cantrell (from AIC), Mark Lanegan - pure genius  *horns*

Nicky.

Really??
I think Boston (with the Berkeley school) as a Rock City in US.

NP> Caamora - Scene 4 (Vigil)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:38:22
Yeah, Hanin, Berklee's great too. Lots of fabulous musicians, like Masters Petrucci and Portnoy, have been upgraded there.

And Caamora's great as well  *horns*

But nonetheless, in my experience, citywise, the best prog comes from Seattle. There's somethin special about that place. Guess grunge and Microsoft didnt live in vain  ;D


NP  Opeth:  Watershed

Man, that album really transports me away, makes my day these days  :)

Took quite some time - it's a difficult album, guys - but now it smooches in like a good Belgian beer (seems like the right Room metaphor)  :D

That guitar dialogue at the end of Burden, with that smoooooth organ background - whooeyadooeyabluey ... no, not "bluey" ... not here iac  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:40:48
Spock's Beard - Day For Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 13:26:31
David Gilmour - Live In Gdansk

Track: The Blue

It's a pretty decent album if you ask me but compare it with Roger Water's In The Flesh and this one doesn't do all to well.
Nice album though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 16:13:35
Np : Too Close To The Sun - Pallas.

In the opener this song is close to IQ. But in the middle up to the end, it sounds like Pendragon with little Emerson-ish keys style.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 19:47:36
Pendragon - The Walls Of Babylon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-11-22, 19:53:06
NP: Frost* - Dear Dead Days

Me likey. Very, very much...

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 21:40:32
Riverside - Beyond The Eyelids
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-11-22, 23:58:47
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 21:40:32
Riverside - Beyond The Eyelids

Great track! Are you gonna go see them on December 10th at Paradiso?

NP: Marillion - This Train Is My Life

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 11:19:34
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 21:40:32
Riverside - Beyond The Eyelids

For my ear, the special things that comes from Riverside is their bassist. And of course the Vocalist.
Mariusz Duda's voice is very nice and his performance is as good as when he filled the vocal for Indukti.

NP : Without Knowing Why - Magic Pie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 12:19:52
NP  Nevermore:  Enemies Of Reality

Probably the most "unpleasant" N-album  *horns*

Tom, I think I would put it in the following way: 15 year ago DT were the "bad boys" of rock. Over the years, thru genius and hard work, releasing great, intelligent music, they've been broadly accepted and appreciated. I mean, when "lighties" like our Paxi and Bupsie (hope that designation is ok with you guys) appeciate DT, that really means that they have been broadly accepted in prog circles.

DT definitely merit such extensive attention. They are great. But otoh popularity also binds. When Portnoy says that SC is a "real DT album with all that goes with it" (somethin like that), then I'm also hearing that they feel they have some expectations among fans that they have to live up to.

Nevermore dont have that (yet). When they make albums, they simply get out what's in'm. They don't think about fans; they think music and philosophy. Therefore their music is also very irregular; some of it is unbearable, like their rendition of "Sounds Of Silence", and even their famous "I, Voyager", some is ethereally wonderful, like Sorrowed Man, and then there's all sorts of other weird stuff here and there.

So, in that way, I'd say that full-scale ("grownup") proggies would go for Nevermore. I'd even go as far as saying that Nevermore are the present prophets of rock, iac more than any other group  :)

Actually, I see some of the same qualities in Opeth's Watershed ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-23, 17:08:33
If they bury too much of the supposed melody in massive noise, none of that comes into play at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-23, 19:13:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-11-22, 23:58:47
Great track! Are you gonna go see them on December 10th at Paradiso?


Probably not. No one is allowed to have a day off between now and the end of the year. Busy busy busy.... :-\

Quote from: h9 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 11:19:34
For my ear, the special things that comes from Riverside is their bassist. And of course the Vocalist.


Which is the same person.(Mariusz Duda)  ;)
But you probably already knew that.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 21:28:08
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-11-23, 17:08:33
If they bury too much of the supposed melody in massive noise, none of that comes into play at all.

That's a relevant point, Deenie. But then the question arises: What's noise ?  What is noise for one person may be emotion for another.

E.g. when I heard This Godless Endeavor the first times, it was really too noisy for me. I simply couldnt get thru the noise to the melody in it. I left it for a year and only returned cause I had gotten turned on to Warrel Dane's War Machine.

Similar thing with Opeth's Watershed: Some parts were to growly and noisy, and other parts too bland.

Today these two albums are among the few that fasten my attention from beginning to end  *horns*

I think it all depends on how restless one is. I'm very restless, and I'm constantly on the lookout for new experiences. My boredom threshold is very low, and that goes for music, people, and pretty much everything. Fortunately I'v developed an instinct for talented music, even if it doesnt grip me on the first few runs.

NP  Nevermore:  Dead Heart, In A Dead World

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-23, 23:33:50
Unitopia - The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 00:36:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 12:19:52
So, in that way, I'd say that full-scale ("grownup") proggies would go for Nevermore. I'd even go as far as saying that Nevermore are the present prophets of rock, iac more than any other group  :)

Now, I'm really eager to hear one of their album.  ???
My biggest question now is whether Nevermore could fit with my ear as all of Dream Theater's album (except WDADU) do.

NP: Innocent Victim - Cliffhanger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 00:45:41
Yes, Hanin, Nevermore should appeal to all DT-fans. However, as Nevermore are more dissonant than DT, they're more difficult to get into.

But the rewards are worth any effort  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 10:52:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:57:13
Interestingly, Seattle is the best educated city in the States. Over half of all youths there get university educations - probably thanks to Bill Gates  8)

I'l probably never get to Seattle again, cause I nevermore fly, but I remember a wonderful summer holiday there when I was eight y/o (remember, my Dad's US-American)  :)

Considering the movies that were filmed there, it seems like a nice town and it sure is located in a nice area. Maybe the winters would be a bit cold for my taste since I am used to living in the south of France ...

QuoteHow about you and the States, Bups ?

Well, I've been to Montreal once  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 12:19:52
I mean, when "lighties" like our Paxi and Bupsie (hope that designation is ok with you guys)

No problem but my friends would disagree since they find that the music I listen to is way too heavy.

NP UFO - Lights Out

I played it like eight times on repeat yesterday while painting my daughter's bedroom. Wonderfully melodic hard rock (even if probably not heavy enough for you, Nick  ;)) with the tasteful guitar licks of Michael Schenker (although a bit underused sometimes). It was the time when albums were only 35 to 40 minutes long, which was not necessarily a bad thing. Anyway, I don't know how I missed this one by the time. Speaking of miss, where is Steve ? He was the only one into (very) old classic rock apart from me, making me feel less like an alien  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-11-24, 12:24:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 21:28:08
That's a relevant point, Deenie. But then the question arises: What's noise ?  What is noise for one person may be emotion for another.

Absolutely.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 21:28:08
I think it all depends on how restless one is. I'm very restless, and I'm constantly on the lookout for new experiences. My boredom threshold is very low, and that goes for music, people, and pretty much everything.

Interesting point, and you're probably on to something. I don't think I've ever been properly bored. Maybe a hint of it about twice a year or so.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-11-24, 15:20:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 12:19:52
Tom, I think I would put it in the following way: 15 year ago DT were the "bad boys" of rock. Over the years, thru genius and hard work, releasing great, intelligent music, they've been broadly accepted and appreciated. I mean, when "lighties" like our Paxi and Bupsie (hope that designation is ok with you guys) appeciate DT, that really means that they have been broadly accepted in prog circles.

Hmm... I don't consider myself a "lighty". I often like the more heavy parts of the music. You should listen to the new Frost* album! *horns*
And I can appreciate names like Devin Townsend, Evergrey, Zero Hour, Tool, Opeth and a lot more that comes on my path. But the big problem, and most of the time the only thing that stands in the way, are the lyrics. Most of those bands are musically really cool, but lyrically I cannot listen to it.

And Dream Theater isn't really a good example, since there are a LOT of prog-people who HATE Dream Theater. It's either you like them or you hate them. Or the fans are divided into the "I&W, Awake, FII" era and the "Scenes and on" era. Ask Deenie. ;D
Then there are the Metal fans and the Prog fans, and they are not really the same. There's proggy Metal and there's metalish Prog. And of course Prog Metal.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-23, 12:19:52
So, in that way, I'd say that full-scale ("grownup") proggies would go for Nevermore. I'd even go as far as saying that Nevermore are the present prophets of rock, iac more than any other group  :)

Man, I truly hope you're joking. But I already know that I shouldn't take everything you say too seriously. ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 16:52:31
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 10:52:03
No problem, but my friends would disagree, since they find that the music I listen to is way too heavy.

Interesting that both you, Bups, and Paxi disagree with my designation. Guess the answer is that everything is relative  :)


Quote
NP UFO - Lights Out

I played it like eight times on repeat yesterday while painting my daughter's bedroom. Wonderfully melodic hard rock (even if probably not heavy enough for you, Nick  ;)) ....

I dont know UFO at all, Bups. What are they like ?


Quote
Speaking of miss, where is Steve ? He was the only one into (very) old classic rock apart from me ....

Yeah, Bups, I also miss Stevie.

But your last statement surprises me:  I, for one, am very much into Zep, Floyd, and Queen. Depends, of course, on what you mean by "classic rock". In my case there has to be something edgy or unusual, re my boredom threshold.


Quote
... making me feel less like an alien  :P

Well, Bups, you and Draco are aliens here. France is like a seperate planet  ;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-11-24, 15:20:45
Hmm... I don't consider myself a "lighty". I often like the more heavy parts of the music. And I can appreciate names like Devin Townsend, Evergrey, Zero Hour, Tool, Opeth and a lot more that comes on my path.

You obviously have a very broad taste in music, Paxi  8)

But it seems to me that your preferences lie on the lighter side of the Room.


Quote
But the big problem, and most of the time the only thing that stands in the way, are the lyrics. Most of those bands are musically really cool, but lyrically I cannot listen to it.

It's great that you're so observant about lyrics, Paxi.

I myself like very much Mikael Å's lyrics (apart from the one alleged backward satanic reference).

Re the other groups that you named, I havent gotten sufficiently into their lyrics to have an opinion about'm.


Quote
And Dream Theater isn't really a good example, since there are a LOT of prog-people who HATE Dream Theater. It's either you like them or you hate them. Or the fans are divided into the "I&W, Awake, FII" era and the "Scenes and on" era.

A lot of immature people like to strut with categorical statements about DT. But I think that mature proggies like the whole DT catalog, more or less (except the crappy debut)  ;D


Quote
Ask Deenie. ;D

I think we got Deenie to reconsider his rather radical stance on this matter  ;D


Quote
Then there are the Metal fans and the Prog fans, and they are not really the same. There's proggy Metal and there's metalish Prog. And of course Prog Metal.

Hey, that's pretty sophisticated, Paxi  ;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-11-24, 15:20:45
You should listen to the new Frost* album! *horns*

I didnt like the first Frost* album much, so I'm not presently apt to acquire the new one.


Quote
Man, I truly hope you're joking.

No, Paxi, with this I'm not joking at all. Nevermore are very much "in your face" with life. Naturally it requires some courage to tackle them. But for seeking persons they stand there almost as "watchers of the threshold"  ;)


Quote
But I already know that I shouldn't take everything you say too seriously. ;D

This is of course very true  ;D  :-[ :-\


NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become  (their first studio album)

Growing ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-11-24, 16:58:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 10:52:03
Speaking of miss, where is Steve ?

I wouldn't order a wreath just yet... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 17:12:09
Miss Steve's absence was due to a sex-change operation  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-11-24, 17:55:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 17:12:09
Miss Steve's absence was due to a sex-change operation  ;D

I'd love to stay and tell you all about it but, for now, I gotta split... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 18:18:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-11-24, 16:52:31
I dont know UFO at all, Bups. What are they like ?

Well, I only know one of their albums so far but I plan to dig further in their 70's catalog. From what I read on Wiki, they muted from psydechelic debuts to melodic hard rock and they possibly made the best metal live album ever called Strangers in the Night (this, I have yet to check out).

QuoteBut your last statement surprises me:  I, for one, am very much into Zep, Floyd, and Queen. Depends, of course, on what you mean by "classic rock". In my case there has to be something edgy or unusual, re my boredom threshold.

You're right, Nicky, I have to apology. I guess that the explanation is that I came to music just a little bit after you  ;D, I mean in the late 70's and as a yougster I was more into classic, pop or hard rock than into prog. Deep Purple or Lep Zeppelin could have fit but they were already on the down side and the screaming voices of their singers didn't attract me. Queen was a different story : maybe they were too innovative fro me at the time ? But basically, I was listening  to what was in the air and there was a lot of hard rock to be heard (AC/DC, Scorpions, Saxon, Def Leppard, UFO ...)


QuoteWell, Bups, you and Draco are aliens here. France is like a seperate planet  ;D

Yes, we hear the distant death metal growls at midnight in the woods past our northern frontiers but we only let the female fronted speed metal bands enter ...  ;D

NP Spock's Beard - V
Track : At The End Of The Day  It's epic time, guys  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 18:24:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-11-24, 17:55:10
I'd love to stay and tell you all about it but, for now, I gotta split... ;)

You can confess now, Steve. You managed to be hired by Marillion as a roadie so you can see them all the time instead of just listening to their complete discography 24 hours a day  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-11-24, 18:50:34
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 18:24:52
You can confess now, Steve. You managed to be hired by Marillion as a roadie so you can see them all the time instead of just listening to their complete discography 24 hours a day  ;D

Ah, so that's why they had so many technical problems at their gig last Saturday! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-11-24, 20:12:14
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-24, 20:26:39
Unitopia - The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-11-24, 20:41:47
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-11-24, 18:18:00
Yes, we hear the distant death metal growls at midnight in the woods past our northern frontiers but we only let the female fronted speed metal bands enter ...  ;D

Haha! That's really a good one! That sounds soooo great! ;D
"we hear the distant death metal growls at midnight in the woods past our northern frontiers"

Sounds like a lyric!

Teunis, what happened to your avatar? I liked your ba.. err.. bold head! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-11-24, 23:43:50
NP: After Forever - Strong

What a powerful song! Amazing! :o

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-25, 00:42:04
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become  (fifth run today)

This one simply does become better and better  *horns*

I find SW similar to and just as good as Circus Maximus. I just read that the guys in the two groups are good friends, and that's just great.

What I don't understand is why SW arent more popular  ??? ::)

Guys, this is one of the best prog metal bands around. Great melody, musicianship, unusual, intelligent lyrics, excellent production.

The other SW guys were dissatisfied with the singer on Become, Andi Kravljaca, and they replaced him with Tommy Karevik, but I actually find that Andi sings excellently on Become. Well, I remember Tommy doing equally well (maybe better) on Waiting In The Wings, and there seems to be a better chemistry with Tommy.

SW merit a lot more attention. Roomies, use every opportunity to promote them. Buy their cd's, talk about them to friends, go out on Ultimatemetal.com and join the discussions there, whatever.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2008-11-25, 15:52:08
Listening to a band called Mark 3 which is a band that my boyfriend, Mark is in. I like it but then im biased!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-25, 16:20:06
NP  Seventh Wonder:   Become (the umpteenth time in a row)

Guess what, guys, I really like this album  :D :) ;) *horns*

Anyone else here into prog metal ?  :P

Hey, guys, have I somehow bullied you into silence ?  That was not my intention. So I'l be silent for a while now. But you can be sure that SW is on my agenda  *horns*

Yeah, welcome back, Bella  :)

Hope your computer behaves itself now. Our plans to make a classical Arena cover band have to be shelved for a while as I'm practising metal runs on "my" new Gibson guitar currently.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-25, 18:02:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-25, 16:20:06
Hey, guys, have I somehow bullied you into silence ?  That was not my intention. So I'l be silent for a while now.

There are a bunch of posts of mine in this thread that nobody answered to (OK, I don't always ask questions  ;D) but it didn't lead me to silence. I write for history : one day people will dig out my musical thoughts and say : "yes, this guy was right".  It's a comforting feeling to think about that day   ;D ;)

NP Trust - Antisocial  *horns* 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-25, 19:21:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-11-24, 20:41:47
Teunis, what happened to your avatar? I liked your ba.. err.. bold head! ;)
I wanted to be anonymous again. I am recognised too often  ;). And what to choose else than my favourite Arena album ?  *horns*

np: Jadis - Fanatic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-25, 19:52:24
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-25, 19:21:36
I wanted to be anonymous again. I am recognised too often  ;). And what to choose else than my favourite Arena album ?  *horns*

Quite right!

I'm gonna give it a spin right now! *horns*

NP: Arena - Contagion
1. Witch Hunt


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-25, 19:57:05
Caamora - She

Track: [disc 2, 01] Fire Dance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-25, 20:23:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-25, 00:42:04
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become 

You're right, great band! I only know their latest album (Mercy Falls), which I really like! Have you heard it?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-25, 22:26:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-25, 20:23:40
You're right, great band! I only know their latest album (Mercy Falls), which I really like! Have you heard it?

No, not yet, Tom. But I have their first two albums. They're terrific - you should get'm  ;)

I think it's important to get more people to listen to SW. They're suffering from too little exposure. They wrote on their website that if MF doesnt sell enough, it could mean the end of SW. And man, that would really be  :(

These are serious, talented musicians, who don't make a big deal out of themselves. So it's up to us fans now to ensure their survival as a great band  ;)

NP  SW:  Waiting In The Wings  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-11-25, 18:02:34
... It's a comforting feeling to think about that day   ;D ;)

;D Bupsie. Let's smoke one on that  :D


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2008-11-25, 19:21:36
I wanted to be anonymous again. I am recognised too often.

;D Teunis, Mr. Pendie  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-25, 23:25:53
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways [Alternate Version] 34:42 minutes.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-25, 23:39:23
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-11-25, 23:25:53
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways [Alternate Version] 34:42 minutes.  ;D

Yeah! Fantastic!

Stream Of Passion here. *horns*

Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm
6. Wherever You Are


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-11-26, 16:36:15
Arena - The Visitor  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-26, 18:05:54
NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes - Harmony Korine 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-11-26, 19:22:39
Just played: IQ - The Seventh House  *horns*

np: Pink Floyd - Echoes

track: Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-11-26, 22:03:03
Neal Morse - So Many Roads
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-11-26, 23:39:35
From Andi Kravljaca, who among other things was the fine singer on the first Seventh Wonder studio album Become, there's a captivating guitar video here (Yngwie-style):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-4afR-HQKg

He's real good on guitar too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-11-27, 17:34:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-11-26, 18:05:54
NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes - Harmony Korine 8)

Tom

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tell me tell me! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 19:29:32
Pink Floyd - Meddle  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-11-27, 19:34:26
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
5. Dear Dead Days

Yeah!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
This is gooooooooooood!  ;D ;D ;D ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 20:10:51
Hmm, i still have to order that one.  ::) :-[ ;)

NP> Coheed And Cambria - No World For Tomorrow

Track: [02] No World For Tomorrow

If i didn't know better i'd say that i was listening to 3 (Three).  :-\
The resemblance is shocking.

I do like though.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:24:21
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

np: Albion - Remake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:47:43
NP  Dillinger Escape Plan:  Ire Works

Guess I'm pretty much alone with this here in the Room  :(

Admittedly this aint easy listening stuff. Requires quite some effort to get into. But slowly structures emerge and become enjoyable. Quite rousing music  8)

The DEP concert this Spring was one of the best concerts I'v been to  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 20:10:51
If i didn't know better i'd say that i was listening to 3 (Three).  :-\

Yeah, I experienced that too, Mad. I find 3 more melodic tho.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:50:28
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:24:21
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul


I heard a lot of good things about that one. The project of the singer of Riverside, not? Duda or something like it. Forgot his name and too lazy too check.  :-[
Must dive into this once.  8)

NP> The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are

Track: [04] Church Of Your Heart

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:47:43
NP  Dillinger Escape Plan:  Ire Works

Guess I'm pretty much alone with this here in the Room  :(


*hint: you shouldn't ask mine opinion about it, no.  ;)



Edit: Hmm, 4k.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:57:12
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:50:28
*hint: you shouldn't ask mine opinion about it, no.  ;)

Altho you're one of the closest in the Room. Actually DEP is not that far from C&C (as you think)  ;)


Quote
Edit: Hmm, 4k.  8)

Congrats, Mad. Still ahead of the game  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 22:01:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:57:12
Altho you're one of the closest in the Room. Actually DEP is not that far from C&C (as you think)  ;)

Coheed And Cambria you mean?  ???
Really?

I'd say that the difference would be a world apart but that would be a prejudice i think since i've only heard snips and bits from DEP.
I thought it was just plain punk/rock whatever.


QuoteCongrats, Mad. Still ahead of the game  :)

Nicky.

Hehe, funny. I never knew it was a game.  :D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-11-27, 22:31:52
About Lunatic Soul:
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 21:50:28
I heard a lot of good things about that one. The project of the singer of Riverside, not?
That's right. You can compare it with Riverside, but it's less heavy and darker. It took me a few spins, but now I dig it! His voice is so great 8).

np: MySpace tracks of 'Beyond The Labyrinth', Belgian prog  :D.

not bad at all: http://www.myspace.com/beyondthelabyrinth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-11-27, 23:04:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 22:01:47
I thought it was just plain punk/rock whatever.

:o ::)

These guys are ahead of the game too (a different one than ours tho)  ;D

DEP are the standard bearers of metalcore, exploring the inner core of metal. One of the most progressive and exciting bands around  *horns*

Here are some excerpts from General Zombie's excellent review of Ire Works on Amazon.com:

"Ire Works is an extension of Miss Machine, continuing to mix DEPs signature frenetic, flailing technical metalcore with electronic elements and some singing/melody. We've got a few changes, with Gil Sharone taking over on drums, Ben Weinman now the sole guitarist and a sharper, much more expensive production, particularly when compared to the rougher than expected Miss Machine. None of these changes hurt the band, in my estimation. Weinman is more than sufficient to cover the guitars in the studio, Sharone is, if anything, more manic than his predecessor, and the production is crystal-clear without sacrificing any intensity.

The openers, Fix Your Face and Lurch ought to satisfy old-time DEP junkies. The guitars are pure metallic shards twisted through lightning fast, shifting time signatures, the drums a mad, jazz-metal cacophony and Puciato's vocals primarily either a feral shriek or roar. This is vintage DEP, and few people can do it like them."


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-11-27, 22:01:47
Hehe, funny. I never knew it was a game.  :D ;)

Well, aint life all in all a game ?  When you're a kid you wanna be friends (i.e. play football) with all the guys, when you're young you wanna be friends (i.e. get into the pants of) all the gals, and when you're old you wanna be friends with God.

As Goethe wrote, all things transitory are metaphors for eternity (or somethin like that)  :-X


NP  Percy aka Robert Plant:  Fate Of Nations

An old friend  :)

A wonderful, but also edgy, album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-28, 11:29:22
This morning: Nemezis - Nemezis

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me

this album rocks  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Fri, 2008-11-28, 14:36:30
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-11-28, 11:29:22
this album rocks  *horns*

Pendragon always Rocks. Outstanding band that could blend whatever aspect I want hear from a prog-band.  ::)

np: Pendragon - The Edge of The World 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-28, 19:03:53
NP  Vanden Plas:  The God Thing

Great album from one of the world's greatest progmetal bands  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-11-28, 21:22:04
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Bonus DVD: Falling Down (Instrumental) ;D

With the best keyboardsolo of 2008 in my opinion. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2008-11-29, 10:00:19
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-11-28, 21:22:04
With the best keyboardsolo of 2008 in my opinion. *horns*

I'm curious with Frost* now  ???

NP: Back to the magic of childhood - Pagan's mind
Very soft opener and followed by usual heavy riff and nice tempo's change. And certainly the keys sound is quite good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-29, 10:18:49
Threshold - Critical Energy. (The CDs, not the DVD!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-29, 10:22:47
NP  Vanden Plas:  Fire Blossom / Rainmaker  (on The God Thing, on repeat)

Real  8)

Mad, Tom, Hanin, and Jonesey, you guys should get thisa1 (if you dont have it yet)  :)

And Paxi, Garden Of Stones (nb 3 on TGT) has one of the cooooooolest keyboard atmospherics, contrasted with some reeeeeeal heavy stuff  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-29, 11:35:10
Marillion - Happiness on the Road, Live at The Forum, London, 19 November 2008 *horns* *horns* *horns*

This is a limited edition (1,000 copies) double CD that was recorded on the night for fans to buy on the way out of the gig.  The only drawback is the (very nice) packaging doesn't have a track list as, obviously, this part was manufactured in advance - I hate typing track details in when ripping to digital!

Although the physical item is sold out, digital downloads can still be had from http://www.marillion.com/shop/music/hotr.htm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-29, 14:07:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-29, 10:22:47
NP  Vanden Plas:  Fire Blossom / Rainmaker  (on The God Thing, on repeat)

Real  8)

Mad, Tom, Hanin, and Jonesey, you guys should get thisa1 (if you dont have it yet)  :)


I know.  8)
Most of VDP's albums are above average which is good. Christ. O is to date their best effort imo.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-29, 14:45:03
Fish - Krakow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-29, 14:47:25
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray

Track: [02] APSOG Prt II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-11-29, 16:55:37
Different Stages Live - Rush
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-29, 18:58:20
The Flower Kings - Instant Delivery.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-29, 19:34:16
Lets speed things up a bit:

Megadeth - United Abominations

To feed the metal-me.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-11-29, 21:01:33
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-11-29, 22:39:51
Drama - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-29, 22:44:29
Devin Townsend - Terria

Some people reccomended this album to me because it's one of the proggiest albums of mr. Townsend.
I don't agree.  :-\

In the mellow songs he sings rather well i'd say and those songs are the best but when he speed things up...it's like...  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-11-30, 01:38:10
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sun, 2008-11-30, 04:58:59
Blind Curve - Marillion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-30, 11:14:30
NP  Vanden Plas:  Fire Blossom / Rainmaker  (on The God Thing, still stuck on this start of the album)

Actually Riverside fans should go for this  *horns*

And Stephan Lill is a brilliant guitar player  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-30, 11:36:24
Enchant - Tug Of War

Track: [01] Sinking Sand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-11-30, 14:59:10
NP  Dillinger:  Miss Machine

Strange, after Ire Works, MM seems more accessible to me  ::) *horns*

Wikipedia writes about MM: "The critical reception for Miss Machine was relatively favorable, with Allmusic going so far as to say, 'There's nothing more to say — the next true image of rock & roll has crawled out of the swamps of Jersey.' Despite being positive in their review, Pitchfork noticed 'Though Miss Machine displays DEP in top musical form, the band seems to have lost its confidence and direction.' Rolling Stone, however, was negative, noticing 'unless you're trying to drive a third world dictator out of his barricaded palace, you'll be hard pressed to listen to Miss Machine in its entirety.'"

Rolling Stone has long been mainstream. But there's some truth to what they write; I too am bewildered by much of the album. But I think that Allmusic is right: DEP are a groundbreaking band, for sure !

Hey, guys, honestly, are you becoming a bit "loungy" ?

Next time you pull down your pants, just check ..... :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-11-30, 15:19:15
::)


The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
1. The Winning Game


Yeah...



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-11-30, 16:20:12
Circus Maximus - 1st Chapter followed by Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-11-30, 16:48:54
Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-11-30, 20:46:45
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry

Track: Darkshines
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-11-30, 20:56:41
Satellite - Evening Dreams.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-11-30, 22:49:48
Radiohead - Airbag/How Am I Driving? EP.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Sun, 2008-11-30, 22:57:44
Touchstone - Discordant Dreams

Another band with male/female vocals playing prog-tinged rock.

If you like The Reasoning, you will probably find Touchstone to your liking, although I think they are a bit proggier.

By the way, John Mitchell plays  guitar on one of the tracks.

Andy

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Mon, 2008-12-01, 02:11:33
When The Water Breaks - LTE

Very fit to be played in the morning  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-01, 09:41:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-11-29, 14:45:03
Fish - Krakow.

So I'm not the only one that has got this album !

The mood this night seemed great and the Polish audience responded very well. I especially like the version of Internal Exile here.

NP  Porcupine Tree : In Abstentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-01, 14:21:01
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-01, 09:41:15
In Abstentia

Is that a new album? ;D :D ;)

NP: Marillion - This Train Is My Life

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-01, 14:30:41
Tom, Bupie just means that he's abstaining from hearing it, you know: self-control. That's not easy for a Frenchie  ;D

NP  Threshold:  Wounded Land

Gettin into it  *horns*

I really dig Damian's singing - one of the best  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-11-30, 15:19:15
::)

You should look down, not up, Paxi  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-01, 15:52:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-01, 14:21:01
Is that a new album? ;D :D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-01, 14:30:41
Tom, Bupie just means that he's abstaining from hearing it, you know: self-control. That's not easy for a Frenchie  ;D
Nicky.

Guys, you should not charge me when I am not logged in because a trial in absentia will not come off  ;D ...

We have a French word, s'abstenir, which always misleads me and pushes me to add a "t" to absentia. By the way, Nicky, I think you should learn the meaning of s'abstenir because you could make a profitable use of it sometimes  ;D

NP REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-01, 19:06:48
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

Track: [01] Aeropause
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-01, 19:57:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-01, 14:21:01
NP: Marillion - This Train Is My Life

Excellent choice sir.

The Urbane - Neon
5. Loop


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-01, 20:41:23
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-01, 15:52:11
By the way, Nicky, I think you should learn the meaning of s'abstenir because you could make a profitable use of it sometimes  ;D

That's contrary to my nature, Bupsie, and then I'd only get frustrated; and when I'm real frustrated, you better not be in my vicinity - grrrrrr  :P

I can't let it out on my colleagues, cause they're above me, so it's good that I have you guys  >:( ;D


NP  Threshold:  Wounded Land  (on repeat)

Good solid metal, if not the most exciting or innovative. One big asset is that they got some great singers in their mixes  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-01, 20:45:13
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade Of Gray  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-01, 20:48:42
Agree, Mad, that's a good one  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-02, 11:49:55
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-12-02, 19:57:09
Not yet playing, but very soon: Michael Mittermeier - "Safari"

(German comedian, very funny - will be on TV shortly) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 10:40:18
Marillion - 'Happiness on the Road' dowload series - Manchester.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 10:44:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 10:40:18
Marillion - 'Happiness on the Road' dowload series - Manchester.

I have the download from the Heerhugowaard-gig, which I attended. Great quality recording, and a nice memory of a great show!

NP: Dredg - Bug Eyes

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 12:02:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 10:44:37
I have the download from the Heerhugowaard-gig, which I attended. Great quality recording, and a nice memory of a great show!

It's a great facility to have, and no doubt more and more bands will do this as time goes by.  I've actually got 5 of the Marillion downloads from this tour, plus the London CD, which is probably excessive!   But it's one of my fave bands on a tour promoting one my fave albums, so what the heck - history in the making 8)  Also great to hear the varying banter and how the set develops.

I don't know if you subscribe to 'The Web', but according to the Marillion forum it seems like the first of the Christmas CDs are starting to drop through doors...


NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 12:39:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 12:02:56
I don't know if you subscribe to 'The Web', but according to the Marillion forum it seems like the first of the Christmas CDs are starting to drop through doors...

I've been a member of The Web (Holland, obviously) for quite a few years now.
So they are already sending out the Christmas cd's? That's great, again something to look forward to. I'm really curious to hear the brand-new music that is on this years' cd! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-12-03, 19:29:23
OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence
2. OSI

Yeah! *horns*
Somehow I give this one too few spins. It's great!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:02:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 10:44:37
I have the download from the Heerhugowaard-gig, which I attended. Great quality recording, and a nice memory of a great show!

NP: Dredg - Bug Eyes

Tom

I'm sorry to annoy you with this but...how do you get such download?
Not from their site i guess.  :-\

NP> - Spock's Beard - Snow  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:07:19
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:02:45
I'm sorry to annoy you with this but...how do you get such download?
Not from their site i guess.  :-\

From the Marillion shop: http://www.marillion.com/shop/music/hotr.htm

NP: Pendragon - The Window of Life *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:08:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:07:19
NP: Pendragon - The Window of Life *horns* *horns*
Still my favourite Pendragon album  8)

Just played: Arena - Immortal?

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: It's Only Me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-03, 22:22:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:07:19
From the Marillion shop: http://www.marillion.com/shop/music/hotr.htm

NP: Pendragon - The Window of Life *horns* *horns*

I thank you, Steve.  ;)

NP> Pendragon - Pure

Marvellous.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 22:27:01
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-03, 20:02:45
I'm sorry to annoy you with this but...how do you get such download?
Not from their site i guess.  :-\

Since Steve already answered this (thanks Steve), the only thing I can do is post my NP...  :D

NP: Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-03, 22:52:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 22:27:01
Since Steve already answered this (thanks Steve), the only thing I can do is post my NP...  :D

NP: Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad

Tom

:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 00:06:25
NP  Sieges Even:  The Art Of Navigating By The Stars  (on repeat)

Only now I realise how ingenious this album is, one of the great masterpieces of progrock  *horns*

There are lots of fine metaphors with water and sailing, and consider that navigate comes from Latin navis=ship (in those days ships at sea were usually sailing ships); even in French, sailing is naviguer - aint that right, Bupsie ?

"All in the wind through the Street of Magellan
Beneath the Southern Cross we sail the wild wild sea
To reach all things out of reach
The promise of a name on and ever on
The distant lights of Valparaiso."

Ingenious !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-04, 09:33:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 00:06:25
NP  Sieges Even:  The Art Of Navigating By The Stars  (on repeat)

Only now I realise how ingenious this album is, one of the great masterpieces of progrock  *horns*

That reminds me that I really have to check this album out soon(ish)! I love Paramount but for whatever reason I haven't really checked what the rest of their catalog is like.

NP: The Who - Tommy

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-04, 10:51:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 00:06:25
NP  Sieges Even:  The Art Of Navigating By The Stars  (on repeat)

I don't know anything about this band but the title of the album is inspiring ...

Quoteeven in French, sailing is naviguer - aint that right, Bupsie ?

Right

NP Dire Straits - Alchemy  A live album for the ages. The live rendition of songs like Telegraph Road or Tunnel of Love is really amazing !
     UFO - Strangers in the Night Another highly acclaimed live album. At first listen, it sounds like solid if unspectacular hard rock with an inspired Michael Schenker on command. To be deepened on further listens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-04, 11:00:00
NP: Arena - Out Of The Wilderness

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 14:56:08
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-04, 10:51:40
I don't know anything about this band but the title of the album is inspiring ...

NP Dire Straits - Alchemy  A live album for the ages.

You're actually moving in the right direction there, Bupsie  *horns*

But I know:  Sieges Even is a German band, so that's out of question for a Frenchie  ;D

Even so, here's Joel Israel's (one of my Amazon friends - why? cause he writes excellent reviews) review of Navigating on Amazon.com (my boldface at the end):

"Thought-Provoking, Amazing Prog Rock     

Sieges Even are a new band for me, although I have been a major fan of progressive rock and metal for years. This album certainly took me by surprise with it's intelligence, complexity, and style.

Although unfamiliar with their earlier work, this latest album comes across like a combination of some of the best elements of some of the bands I love. The complex arrangements and sophisticated progressions of Rush, the intelligence and philosophical content of Pain Of Salvation, and the occasional metallic brilliance of Zero Hour combined with the vocal style and atmosphere of Tiles would be close.

Comparisons aside, Sieges really breaks new ground....my name-dropping of other bands serves as a way for me to describe their sound, which is difficult. They have a unique sound, and some very talented band members. Their ability to create intricate, progressive riffs and motifs and build compelling songs with them is quite unusual....Heavy and progressive modern rock with something to say, and first-tier musicianship.

Thinking man's music ...."


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-04, 09:33:53
That reminds me that I really have to check this album out soon(ish)! I love Paramount but for whatever reason I haven't really checked what the rest of their catalog is like.

Most SE fans, including me, consider Navigating better than Paramount, so here you go, Tom .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:23:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 00:06:25
NP  Sieges Even:  The Art Of Navigating By The Stars

Hearing these album for me is very similar with the next SE's album 'Paramount'. I don't know why. But i'm sure that it is because Arno menses. Their voice is great. I hope they are not really disband.  :-[

NP: Z's dream - Imanissimo (Indonesian Prog rock band)
Their sound is spacey and flavored with metal sense. And now i'm still counting the days for their performance in Indonesian Prognite. I hope i will attend this show.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:29:48
Quote from: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:23:37
I hope they are not really disband.  :-[

We most probably have to face it, Hanin. Arno and Markus have started a new band called SubSignal. They're recording a studio album currently ... and guess who's gonna get it asap ?  ;)


Quote from: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:23:37
I hope i will attend this show.  ::)

Well, if you buy a ticket and turn up at the right place at the right time, you have a pretty fair chance, Hanin  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:35:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 15:29:48
Well, if you buy a ticket and turn up at the right place at the right time, you have a pretty fair chance, Hanin  ;D

I hope so Nick. Wish me luck
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-04, 16:52:02
Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies Pt I + II

The whole package.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-04, 17:34:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 14:56:08
You're actually moving in the right direction there, Bupsie  *horns*

With Alchemy ? Yes, I know  ;D

Joke aside, I have seen that TAONBTS received a lot of praise so I should check it out. But I already have so many CD's on my shelves waiting for me to listen to them properly  :P, especially since my girlfriend has moved in with her I Hate Prog T-shirt (well, actually that T-shirt story is not true but it gives a good picture of her opinion. And if somebody knows where I could find such a T-shirt, it would make for a perfect Christmas gift ;)) ...

QuoteBut I know:  Sieges Even is a German band, so that's out of question for a Frenchie  ;D

Tss, tss, Nicky, you should know that our real ancestral enemies are the English, not the Germans  ;D

NP Scorpions - In Trance    *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-04, 21:32:43
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle.  This has grown on me to the extent that I now prefer it to the more recent 'Body Parts' album, not that there's anything less than awesome about the latter, of course! 8)

I hope I'm not breaching prog etiquette by listening to any ancestral enemies here... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-12-04, 21:55:10
Frost -  Experiments in mass appeal

Finally arrived the other day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-04, 22:09:37
Arena - Sirens  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 23:41:08
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-04, 17:34:35
Tss, tss, Nicky, you should know that our real ancestral enemies are the English, not the Germans  ;D

You Frenchies aint that successful with enemies; everytime you've chosen an enemy, they've beaten the shit outta you guys. So ...

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-04, 17:34:35
... her I Hate Prog T-shirt (well, actually that T-shirt story is not true but it gives a good picture of her opinion. And if somebody knows where I could find such a T-shirt, it would make for a perfect Christmas gift ;)) ...

... now that you Frenchmen have given up fighting man to man, you fight your wives instead. Now, isnt that wimpish ?  ;D

Seriously, you shouldnt build trenches, Bupsie. Try instead to find some interesting music to share with her.

I have the same problem with my lady. Everytime she hears some real heavy stuff, she thinks that Al-Qaeda are at our door. Turns out, however, that she likes Marillion, Dredg, Arena, Percy, Ten, Eleven, Twelve (or would, if they existed), and some other groups in those weight classes. We can even share some of the Nevermore lites like The Sorrowed Man  ;)


NP  Scorpions on MySpace

Nice, but conventional, nothing like Sieges Even  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 07:49:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 14:56:08
Most SE fans, including me, consider Navigating better than Paramount, so here you go, Tom .....

So you're basically saying is that this album is a must buy? Hmm I'll see what I can do... 8)

NP: Arena - Immortal? - Moviedrome

I'm in love again with this album. I really like the dark overall mood and the melancholy in Waiting For The Flood and Friday's Dream.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 09:12:12
NP: H (Steve Hogarth) - Ice Cream Genius

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 09:50:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 07:49:33
So you're basically saying is that this album is a must buy? Hmm I'll see what I can do... 8)

I'd say it's a must buy, too, if you like Paramount at least.  I wouldn't say it's better (to me they're pretty much a matched pair) but certainly frackin awesome.  Most bands would kill to be able to produce an album of this quality and Sieges trot out two.  Talk about ending on a high note! 8)

By Rother's blade, I love this band...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 09:59:54
Whoops!  Almost forgot the true meaning of this thread!

NP: Marillion - HoTR Dudley gig download. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-05, 12:05:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-04, 23:41:08
You Frenchies aint that successful with enemies; everytime you've chosen an enemy, they've beaten the shit outta you guys. So ...

We don't choose enemies : we are always the good guys that get attacked  ;D  You just gave a good example of this principle  :D

Quote
NP  Scorpions on MySpace

Nice, but conventional, nothing like Sieges Even  :)

There are very different musical periods in Scorpions long history so it depends on what songs you are listening to. Comparing one of their 70's outputs with a recent one is like comparing Misplaced Childhood with Radiation. But yes, "conventional" is a word that can fit since in the 70's longer songs with a psychedelic flavor were rather usual.

NP Symphony X - Divine Wings of Tragedy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 12:46:54
NP : Opera Fanatica - ArenA.
Underestimate Opener but outstanding masterpiece till the end of the song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:00:38
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-05, 12:05:26
You just gave a good example of this principle  :D

I don't understand what you mean, Bupsie; I'm unimaginably sweet - just ask Pusle  :-*


Quote
There are very different musical periods in Scorpions long history so it depends on what songs you are listening to. Comparing one of their 70's outputs with a recent one is like comparing Misplaced Childhood with Radiation. But yes, "conventional" is a word that can fit since in the 70's longer songs with a psychedelic flavor were rather usual.

Yeah, I know that. I had a colleague some years ago who was into Scorpions. But I think that that we can agree that there's nothin prog about'm, or ?

I don't actually either regard Marillion as a prog band. There was just sooo much energy in their early days with Fish, and nowadays they're quite suave, but in a pleasant way  8)

I do Marillion mainly with Ms 007.


Quote
NP Symphony X - Divine Wings of Tragedy

That's much more to my taste, Bups. You seem to switch easily between convention and prog, just like I do between coffee and hot chocolate  ;D

Hm, which should I prepare now ?  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 09:50:36
By Rother's blade, I love this band...

I wouldnt swear by Rother's blade, but yes, Tom, we're talkin about Contagion and Isolate league  *horns*



Quote
Talk about ending on a high note! 8)

Yeah, now that I got properly into these two last albums, I really think that it's a terrible pity that SE broke up. Man, these four brilliant musicians were really groundbreaking.

And Deenie, have you listened to the stuff that Alex Holzwarth does on his drums ?  Breathtaking  *horns*

Paramount is a more difficult album than Navigating, less melodic, but equally magnificent  8)  - or should we say: paramount  ;D


Btw, guys, have you noticed how proficient I'v become at multiquoting ?  :D

NP  Sieges Even:  Paramount  (on repeat)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:07:43
NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Regarding Sieges Even's 'The Art Of Navigating By The Stars': I just ordered it, without hearing any samples! See, I trust you guys that much... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:17:11
See, Tom, you're navigating by the stars  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:25:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:17:11
See, Tom, you're navigating by the stars  ;D

It's an art, isn't it?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:41:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:25:50
It's an art, isn't it?

Just gotta have the right friends  8) :) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-05, 15:55:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 14:00:38
Yeah, I know that. I had a colleague some years ago who was into Scorpions. But I think that that we can agree that there's nothin prog about'm, or ?

No we can't since their first two albums included a lot of prog elements : just check your second bible (I mean, amazon.com  ;)). But yes, nowadays (and since the early 80's), they are as far as can be from a prog band.

QuoteI don't actually either regard Marillion as a prog band. There was just sooo much energy in their early days with Fish, and nowadays they're quite suave, but in a pleasant way  8)

I do Marillion mainly with Ms 007.

Unfortunately, Bupiegirl can't stand Steve H's voice and she finds Fish's Marillion too dated  :P

QuoteNP Symphony X - Divine Wings of Tragedy

That's much more to my taste, Bups. You seem to switch easily between convention and prog, just like I do between coffee and hot chocolate  ;D

Hm, which should I prepare now ?  :D

Let's say that I like to damp a piece of chocolate in my coffee ... And I don't consider DWOT completely prog

NP Scorpions - In Search Of The Piece Of Mind  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-05, 16:29:20
Nicky thinks that it can only be prog when it's heavy... ::)


NP: Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo
CD 1: 9. Outcast


I soooooo love this CD. 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-05, 17:18:38
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-12-05, 16:29:20
Nicky thinks that it can only be prog when it's heavy... ::)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-05, 17:23:31
GPS - Window To The Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 18:30:35
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-12-05, 16:29:20
Nicky thinks that it can only be prog when it's heavy... ::)

That's like saying "Paxi don't have no balls!"  Even peas count. - You asked for it, dude  ;D  :)

OK, let's see. As you know, I like - and often play - Yes, Genesis, Floyd, Zep, Queen, Jethro Tull, Spock's, Caamora, Chris Cornell, Eleven, Percy, Queens Of The Stone Age, Porcupine Tree, Pearl Jam, Fates Warning, Dredg, Rush, Saga, and probably a few more.

All of these bands are more or less prog without being heavy.

And I wouldnt call Sieges Even "heavy", altho I would say "metal". There's a difference imm. What do you guys say ?


NP  Coldplay on MySpace

Good, but they don't merit being one of the most popular bands on this planet. How did they manage  ???

Talkin bout balls  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 18:44:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 18:30:35
NP  Coldplay on MySpace

Good, but they don't merit being one of the most popular bands on this planet. How did they manage  ???

Talkin bout balls  ::)

Coldplay is one of the few 'mainstream-acts' I really like. I have all their albums and listen to them regularly. I think music doesn't always need to have 'balls' to be good.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 19:02:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 18:44:56
I think music doesn't always need to have 'balls' to be good.

Agree, Tom. But there's a strange thing about Coldplay: With a band like that, soft and having broad appeal, one would expect a lot of melody. But somehow that doesnt happen.

Take e.g. Chris Cornell. He's also soft etc. But he sure has got melody, man.

So it leaves me thinkin:  Is it Chris Martin's looks ?  Is it the fact that they mingled with fashion models etc. ?

Maybe a thing or two extraneous to music .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 19:45:16
Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York. *horns*

Heavy enough even for the testicular obsessives of Denmark, I'll wager ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 20:09:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 19:02:35
Agree, Tom. But there's a strange thing about Coldplay: With a band like that, soft and having broad appeal, one would expect a lot of melody. But somehow that doesnt happen.

Sure, everyone's got a different taste, and that's fine! But I can't quite figure out why you think there's no melody in Coldplay's music. Maybe it's just down to the simple fact that I like them and you don't. And isn't that the great thing about music? :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-05, 20:17:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 20:09:42
But I can't quite figure out why you think there's no melody in Coldplay's music.

I just can't experience it. That's why I enjoy Chris C and Robbie Williams more - and even Céline Dion  :P


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 19:45:16
Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York. *horns*

Heavy enough even for the testicular obsessives of Denmark, I'll wager ;D ;D

Betcha  *horns*  - you sob  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-05, 22:43:17
NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

What a stunning album! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2008-12-06, 07:00:51
NP : Failsafe - IQ.
Long album's duration, but for me it's memorable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 09:06:28
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-06, 13:49:50
Arena - Pride

Track: [02] Crying For Help prt V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-12-06, 14:15:00
LP - Amaran's Plight

Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 15:36:56
Take That Be Bop Deluxe - Sunburst Finish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-06, 15:45:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 15:36:56
Take That

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 16:36:24
Magnum* = Chase the Dragon.
* Take HAT, arguably? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-12-06, 17:53:58
Animals - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-06, 20:42:36
NP  Nevermore:  This Godless Endeavor

There's of course lots of great prog metal around these days, but this album simply does somethin very special for me  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 21:08:54
Kate Bush - The Sensual World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-06, 21:30:25
Ambeon - Ashes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-12-06, 22:40:57
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-06, 21:30:25
Ambeon - Ashes

Ahh you're one of those lucky b*****ds who got an Ambeon album.....


Today was:

Marillion - Marbles
&
Frost* - EIMA

Did not play much music today, I was in Kleve, Germany. Went to the Weinachtsmarkt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-06, 23:10:48
Robin Trower - Victims of the Fury.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-07, 00:47:41
Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-12-07, 09:28:52
The Flower Kings - @Live Recording 2003.

Lovely morning here, frosty, sunny and generally festive.  TFK is just the upbeat soundtrack to complement this 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-12-07, 14:10:15
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-12-07, 14:37:47
Galahad - Empires Never Last.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-07, 16:05:29
Satellite - Evening Games and Fear of Gravity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-07, 16:52:47
NP: Marillion - Pudding On The Ritz

Yeah I got it as well Steve!

Little St. Nick is hands down the BEST christmas song they ever recorded. Really nice!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-07, 18:29:08
Led Zeppelin BBC sessions absolutely awesome   8) 8) 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-07, 19:15:52
The Flower Kings - Back In The World Of Adventures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-07, 21:33:30
NP: Neal Morse - ?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-07, 22:57:19
Coldplay - Life In Technicolor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-07, 23:34:29
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase  (on MySpace)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=31641186

Awesome !!!  (a word I rarely use)

Jeff is the guitarist of Nevermore.

Reminds me of some of Steve Vai's instrumental stuff, but Jeff is more complex.

Tom, as a guitarist, whaddaya think ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-08, 22:40:19
NP  Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill

Pantera are a highly original band. They seem more alert than most other heavies; there are constant shifts and changes, both in the instrumentation and in Phil's singing, and basically no cliches like long thrash passages.

It's unpleasant music, a bad thing for most people, but for me it's an incentive.

I got Trendkill and Reinventing The Steel some time ago somewhat casually, but now I'v decided to get properly into these crazy guys  *horns*

Already on first proper run, this stuff grips me; that makes it easy  :)

Anyone else into Pantera ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-08, 23:52:27
Demians - Building An Empire

Track: Sand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Tue, 2008-12-09, 01:10:12
NP : Dream Of Me - The Violet Hour

Nice voice and of course great flute.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-09, 09:59:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-07, 23:34:29
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase  (on MySpace)

Tom, as a guitarist, whaddaya think ?

I'll give it a listen when I'm home tonight and let you know (I don't have a soundcard on my pc at work)!

NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome (on my iPod)

I'm preparing for their gig tomorrow in Amsterdam! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-09, 10:46:55
Porcupine Tree - Recordings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-09, 14:09:10
NP: Sigur Rós - Sæglópur

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-09, 15:00:25
Today I played:
Marillion - Marbles
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road (Vol. 1: Essence)
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

And now:
Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band
6. A Dangerous Journey
An epic (26:29 minutes) and a great song! Beautiful.

Anybody loving that album? (Excluding Steve Jones and Iggy)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-12-09, 19:39:46
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-09, 15:00:25

Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band
6. A Dangerous Journey
An epic (26:29 minutes) and a great song! Beautiful.

Anybody loving that album? (Excluding Steve Jones and Iggy)

Funny, i haven't heard anything of Ritual. Strange actually.
If i recall correctly the guitarist of Ritual is also the guitarist of Kaipa and that one i do like.

Must dive into Ritual.  8)

NP> Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Live

Without a doubt the best album of this year and i even dare to say that it's the best prog-album ever made!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:15:00
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
Funny, i haven't heard anything of Ritual. Strange actually.
:D haha very funny indeed! You NEED to hear this. I think you'll really like it!
I don't know the other Ritual albums though. (From samples I can say that I don't like them as much as The Hemulic Voluntary Band.)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
If i recall correctly the guitarist of Ritual is also the guitarist of Kaipa and that one i do like.
:D You silly. :) The vocalist/guitarist of Ritual is also the vocalist of Kaipa.
The guitarist of Kaipa is Per Nilsson (and formerly Roine Stolt of course, but I guess you knew THAT! :D)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
Must dive into Ritual.  8)
At least this album.

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
NP> Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Live
And I need to get that one.

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
Without a doubt the best album of this year and i even dare to say that it's the best prog-album ever made!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
:o :o :o :o :o

Those are very daring words!
Must REALLY check it out then!! *horns* (It's already on my wish list by the way)


Now playing:
Arena - Immortal?
5. Climbing The Net
8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-09, 22:43:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-09, 15:00:25
Today I played:
Marillion - Marbles
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road (Vol. 1: Essence)
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

And now:
Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band
6. A Dangerous Journey
An epic (26:29 minutes) and a great song! Beautiful.

Anybody loving that album? (Excluding Steve Jones and Iggy)

I haven't got that album but thanks for the reminder.

NP Atom Heart Mother an under rated little album by Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 00:42:21
NP  Pantera: Floods  (on Trendkill, on repeat)

Terrific song  *horns*

I'v really become captivated by Pantera recently, and they'v become one of my fave groups. I find'm far more exciting than Metallica.

For some strange reason, Pantera are usually classified together with groups like Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, but in my experience, they have far more to offer than these other bands, more intensity, anguish, forthrightness, imagination, somehow.

Now I'm talkin about their last two albums, Trendkill and Reinventing. I'm not familiar with their earlier albums, which according to Wikipedia are more glam metal like.

I'l get some more of their albums when finances allow, but I have a hunch that these two albums represent the most exciting period in Pantera's development, 1995-2001.


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-09, 22:43:04
NP  Atom Heart Mother, an underrated album by Pink Floyd

Right, Iggy, even the Floyd guys seem to disown it.

When I was a teenager, AHM meant just as much to me as Dark Side Of The Moon, which was supermuch !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-10, 10:22:53
Wizzard - Wizzard Brew.

And no, it doesn't include 'I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday'! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 12:37:22
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
Without a doubt the best album of this year and i even dare to say that it's the best prog-album ever made!

Wow. Is anybody will make a different opinion about this album?. It really makes me curious.
NP: Pygmalion - Triangle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 17:59:14
NP  Pain Of Salvation:  Scarsick

Cool stuff, Daniel has a great imagination  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-10, 20:28:27
IQ - Outer Limits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-10, 20:36:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 17:59:14
NP  Pain Of Salvation:  Scarsick

Cool stuff, Daniel has a great imagination  8)

Nicky.

Indeed he has. The first two songs are almost hip-hop, with that i mean the many lyrics in one song, but the real adventure on Scarsick begins with Disco Queen in my opinion. After that the ball really rolls uphill. King Of Loss is simply one of the best and Enter Rain is a perfect dark and gloomy ending of the album.

NP> Nothing yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-10, 21:27:06
Ephrat - No One's Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 22:39:19
NP  Opeth:  Burden  (on Youtube)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxHsaXdBm80&NR=1

One of the most beautiful videos I'v seen  8)

Man, that guitar duel/t at the end - whew  *horns*

Opeth have again raised the bar with Watershed  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 10:52:32
NP: Mew - And The Glass Handed Kites

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 11:04:03
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-09, 20:07:52
NP> Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Live

Without a doubt the best album of this year and i even dare to say that it's the best prog-album ever made!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Wrong again. When will you ever learn that Demians already made the best album of this year? ::)

Just kidding of course. Everyone is entitled to his opinion. ;)

But I don't see it your way. Especially when you say it's the best prog-album ever. I mean, I can appreciate the Amaseffer-songs from time to time, but I find it very hard to actually listen to the whole album without getting bored. I don't know why, and I really tried, but it's just not working for me I guess... :-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-11, 11:43:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 11:04:03
Wrong again. When will you ever learn that Demians already made the best album of this year? ::)

Your spell-checker seems not to be working.  The correct spelling of the band concerned is M-A-R-I-L-L-I-O-N ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 14:50:58
Hey, you guys are funny bunnies  ;D


NP  Amaseffer on Youtube

I already find them more exciting than both Marillion and Demians. I'v even adapted to the singing  ;)

Actually I'm turned on by some of the same moods as in Orphaned Land  8)

Let's see ....


Demians are nice, but I find them somewhat sleepytime (Tom, you shouldnt be talkin bout "boring"). I was hot on that sort'o stuff when I was your age (i.e. Tom & Mad, not Grandpa Jones, e.g. Barclay James Harvest, early Mike Oldfield, the longdrawn Floyd pieces, Jean-Michel Jarre), but now I'v gotten used to more action (how about e.g. Dillinger & Nevermore ?).

Tom, I'v taken your side so many times that now it's time to side with Mad a bit. And Jonesey is all over the place; next time it'l be Céline  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-11, 15:02:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 14:50:58
And Jonesey is all over the place; next time it'l be Céline  ;D

I see you edited that whilst I was logging in, O Metal Messiah  ;D  You should've left it as Britney, at least she hasn't got a moustache :D


NP: Kate Bush - The Red Shoes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 15:08:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-11, 15:02:09
You should've left it as Britney, at least she hasn't got a moustache :D

I think she let it it grow again ... but I can't  ;D  be sure, cause she's not so "open" about it anymore  :D

You just like her cause of the "Brit"  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 16:00:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 14:50:58
Demians are nice, but I find them somewhat sleepytime (Tom, you shouldnt be talkin bout "boring").

Maybe 'boring' isn't the right word to describe it (Dutch, remember?) , but there's just something about the music that distracts my attention quite easily. Maybe it's the vocals, maybe it's the oriental sound of the album. I don't really know. And besides, why shouldn't I be talking about boring?

Quote
Tom, I'v taken your side so many times that now it's time to side with Mad a bit. And Jonesey is all over the place; next time it'l be Céline  ;D

Now tell me: Did you ever take my side or did you smoke too much again? >:(

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 16:10:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 16:00:43
... why shouldn't I be talking about boring?

Cause you're not a dentist  ;D


Quote
Now tell me: Did you ever take my side or did you smoke too much again? >:(

;D

;D

Tom, you and I share a lot of music  8)

So, let's smoke another one on that .....  ;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:19:55
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys
It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:23:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 11:04:03
Wrong again. When will you ever learn that Demians already made the best album of this year? ::)

:P  ;)


QuoteJust kidding of course. Everyone is entitled to his opinion. ;)

But I don't see it your way. Especially when you say it's the best prog-album ever. I mean, I can appreciate the Amaseffer-songs from time to time, but I find it very hard to actually listen to the whole album without getting bored. I don't know why, and I really tried, but it's just not working for me I guess... :-\

Tom

I see what you mean. Objectively i can understand that. It's not an album you should listen to when you have a million things to do.
This album requires: Relaxation and total quietness in your surroundings. Meaning you have to be alone for this, all by yourself preferably in a dark room with 5.1.  8)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-11, 11:43:04
Your spell-checker seems not to be working.  The correct spelling of the band concerned is M-A-R-I-L-L-I-O-N ;) ;D

;D ;D ;D

But that's where you're wrong, Steve.  ;)
Funny remark though.  :D

Edit: I have to explain a bit of this: First of all, it's not a bad album. There are very strong tracks on it which even reminds me of Marbles from time to time.
But the fact is...that it's a bit too long.
It would've been better if they picked the best songs from both albums, put it on one disc and leave the rest as a bonus.

But that's strictly mine opinion.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:41:41
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:23:06
... Meaning you have to be alone for this, all by yourself preferably in a dark room with 5.1.  8)

And what do you want me to do about my cat, Mad ?


NP  Amaseffer on Youtube

Problem is that only 3-4 of the songs are clear on Youtube. With the rest, you have to do some restoration in your mind.

And on Myspace, there are only parts of songs, which always drives me *¤#%^§!

Well, maybe I just have to get the bloody album  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:43:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:41:41
And what do you want me to do about my cat, Mad ?

You should ask the Chinese.
They have a solution for that.  ;D

QuoteWell, maybe I just have to get the bloody album  ;D

Nicky.

Is that a rhetorical remark?  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:45:08
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:43:08
You should ask the Chinese.
They have a solution for that.  ;D

You also drive me *¤#%^§!


Quote
Is that a rhetorical remark?  :D

You *¤#%^§!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:46:06
Nicky, you surprise me!  :o

I didn't know you could write Chinese.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:47:44
It's not me, Mad, it's Pusle. After I told her what you had written, she absolutely detests you so much that she's learnt Chinese  >:(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:51:31
Best album of 2008 is:

Frost*

With Marillion as a close second.

Neal Morse was a disappointment for me.
Just like The Tangent, actually. But I have to admit that I haven't really listened to that album that much.
Marco Sfogli and Edenbridge were eye-openers for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 20:01:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:47:44
It's not me, Mad, it's Pusle. After I told her what you had written, she absolutely detests you so much that she's learnt Chinese  >:(

Nicky.

If that's the case than i should be multi-linguistic.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 20:37:41
Pendragon - Pure

Track: [01] Indigo

Brilliant!!!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-12-11, 20:52:54
I'm having a Partyshuffle over here at iTunes Towers:
It played me:

Across The Big Uncertain - Kaipa (from "Keyholder")
OSI - OSI - (from "Office Of Strategic Influence")
As Long As We Ride - Spock's Beard (from "Octane")
Don't Hurt Yourself - Marillion (from "Marbles")

And now:
In Earnest - The Tangent (from "A Place In The Queue")

I really like this feature. It makes me listen to songs I rarely listen to, and makes me think "Heck! These are actually great songs! I forgot, but now I remember!"


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 22:32:02
David Gilmour - Live In Gdansk  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-12, 08:33:50
Yes - Yessongs.

Much easier to listen to in these mp3 days.  In the vinyl era there were six sides to be manipulated, which kind of made the whole experience disjointed. Cracking album, though! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-12, 11:12:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-10, 00:42:21
For some strange reason, Pantera are usually classified together with groups like Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, but in my experience, they have far more to offer than these other bands, more intensity, anguish, forthrightness, imagination, somehow.

Now I'm talkin about their last two albums, Trendkill and Reinventing. I'm not familiar with their earlier albums, which according to Wikipedia are more glam metal like.
Nicky.

??? Glam metal ? I never listende to Pantera but I always thought it was some kind of trash metal ala Metallica or Megadeth ...

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:19:55
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys

*horns*

NP - Nothing but yesterday I played the two CD's of Nightwish's End of an Area on constant repeat for five hours while building a 3,50 meters long shelf on a wall of my backcourt. And let me tell you : listening to Ghost Love Score while you are working outside on a snowy day by 0° celsius is a great experience  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 11:54:11
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-12, 11:12:25
??? Glam metal ? I never listende to Pantera but I always thought it was some kind of trash metal ala Metallica or Megadeth ...

Thrash, Bupsie, thrash, the usual problem with all those dumbassed countries that don't have a proper "th"  ::)


Quote
??? Glam metal ? I never listende to Pantera but I always thought it was some kind of trash metal ala Metallica or Megadeth ...

Well, I read in Wikipedia that it was the four albums of Pantera prior to Cowboys From Hell that were referred to with "glam metal". All studio albums by Pantera from Cowboys on - Cowboys, Vulgar Display Of Power, Far Beyond Driven, The Great Southern Trendkill, Reinventing The Steel - are supposed to be great.

I have the last two of'm, and they sure are terrific. I'v been listening to them (almost) exclusively the past three days. There's a lot of fine stuff to be found there  *horns*


Quote
And let me tell you : listening to Ghost Love Score while you are working outside on a snowy day at 0° C is a great experience  *horns*

Ok, Bups, now that I know that you make love to frigid ghosts, I can understand that you go for Nightwish  ;D


NP  Pantera:  Reinventing The Steel  *horns*

Of course, it's for men who love hot women  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:11:45
This morning:
Pendragon - Pure
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:22:30
NP: Oceansize - Frames

*horns*

Anyone here likes them as much as I do?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-12, 13:40:18
Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD#1 (70s)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 14:12:00
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 14:49:08
NP : Amaseffer - The Wooden Staff
Finally, i've got this stuff. And this song is one of good thing from this debut album. Though classified as a prog-met band, their sound is smooth and play in mid tempo. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:26:47
Quote from: h9 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 14:49:08
NP : Amaseffer - The Wooden Staff
Finally, i've got this stuff. And this song is one of good thing from this debut album. Though classified as a prog-met band, their sound is smooth and play in mid tempo. 


H., I like you!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;D

*one down, the rest to follow.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:47:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:26:47
H., I like you!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;D
Sorry Mad, i still have no interest to change my gender  :P  ;D

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:26:47
*one down, the rest to follow.
Ok, I admit that Amaseffer has a unique sound and nice melody, but i will not place this album as the best 2008 album, or even  as a best prog album ever.
I still have Pendragon's Pure, Believe's Yesterday is a Friend, Caamora's She, Magenta's Metamorphosis, Willowglass's Book of Hours, Ayreon's 01011001, and of course my number one album of 2008, Presto Ballet's The Lost Art of Time Travel, that has better impression for me   *horns*   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:59:49
Quote from: h9 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:47:55
Sorry Mad, i still have no interest to change my gender  :P  ;D

I like your humour!  *horns* *horns* *horns* :P

QuoteOk, I admit that Amaseffer has a unique sound and nice melody, but i will not place this album as the best 2008 album, or even  as a best prog album ever.
I still have Pendragon's Pure, Believe's Yesterday is a Friend, Caamora's She, Magenta's Metamorphosis, Willowglass's Book of Hours, Ayreon's 01011001, and of course my number one album of 2008, Presto Ballet's The Lost Art of Time Travel, that has better impression for me   *horns*   *horns*


Well everyone's entitled to his own opinion of course.  ;)

Even when it's the wrong one.  ;D ;)

Nice list though. And i agree with you about the new Presto Ballet album. Truly a great album indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:29:00
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 16:59:49
Well everyone's entitled to his own opinion of course.  ;)

Even when it's the wrong one.  ;D ;)


Quote
*one down, the rest to follow.  :D[/i]

Hey, Mad, you're getting as bad as me. Whaddaya think Bups and Paxi are thinking ?

Baaaaaaaad  >:(

;D


NP  Opeth:  Burden  (on repeat)

Ooo, man, that piece has not only gone under my skin, but right into my heart.

It's amazing how much feeling Mikael & Co. have gotten into their music, considering that they started out as a whambam growly band.

With Watershed, Opeth have risen into my top league, together with Nevermore and DT, and thus have to be my fave Scandinavian band  8)

Took some time, but that was the case with DT and Nevermore too, and I would think with all ingenious music  :)


Guys, if ya dont yet have Watershed, then you're really id!  No, wait, as our good/bad Mad says:  Everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion - even if it's stupid

Hey, Mad & Tom, what do you guys think of Watershed after some spins now ?


Nice product descripton (Amazon.com):  "2008 album from the forward-thinking Swedish titans, who seemlessly and fluidly combine Metal, Classic Rock, Prog, Folk and Free Form Jazz. With this, their ninth effort, Opeth continue to shake things up, turn the corner and push the limits of their sound. And the results are breathtaking. Ultimately, Watershed sounds at once completely like and absolutely nothing like previous Opeth records. Watershed takes all that is Opeth, and goes where Opeth have never gone before."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:36:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:29:00

Hey, Mad, you're getting as bad as me. Whaddaya think Bups and Paxi are thinking ?

Baaaaaaaad  >:(

;D]

Well the correct reply to this would be 'i've learned from the best'.  ;D
.
QuoteGuys, if ya dont yet have Watershed, then you're really id!  No wait, as our good/bad Mad says:  Everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion - even if it's stupid



LOL.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:44:24
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:36:29
Well the correct reply to this would be 'i've learned from the best'.  ;D

Oops  :o

:P

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-12, 18:20:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:22:30
NP: Oceansize - Frames

Anyone here likes them as much as I do?

Nice, I'l listen more to'm, but I think I'm more friends with the part of you that likes DT, Circus Maximus, and that sorta stuff  :)

NP  Oceansize on Youtube

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 19:36:21
Spock's Beard - Octane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-13, 10:00:15
Arena - Contagion

Playing it to add my 6 favourite songs at the poll. Quite impossible, as I love them all. Can't I pick all 16 tracks?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-13, 10:32:05
Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-13, 14:50:55
Manning - A Matter of Life & Death.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-13, 18:45:16
Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-13, 19:35:58
Amaseffer - Slaves for Life.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-14, 00:50:18
^^  8)

NP> Riverside - Ultimate Trip

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-12-14, 00:59:39
I was listening to The Lamb Lies Down on braodway.
And today I also listened to a lot of other Genesis songs. It's always a good thing when my dad and I are listening to music together. Normally he's whining about my music, the music I listen to. But today he even didnt complan about music like Kaipa. LOL, which is a good thing.
But we share a love fo Genesis.
Now I really should try to get him into Arena. He likes On The Box from contagion, so it's not all lost. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-12-14, 15:36:58
Alpha Ville - Forever Young
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-14, 16:15:53
Pain Of Salvation - BE

Track: [02] Dues Nova
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-14, 17:19:38
Amused to Death followed by Pro's and con's of hitch hiking - Roger Waters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-12-15, 09:40:41
Uriah Heep - Live 1973.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-15, 10:39:05
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2008-12-14, 15:36:58
Alpha Ville - Forever Young

I have always loved the melancholic feel of this song, especially the slower version : great for (out of tune) singing-along ...

NP Arena - Immortal ?  Brilliant  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 10:59:45
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-12-15, 10:39:05
NP Arena - Immortal ?  Brilliant  8)
and of course, Long .......  *horns*
NP : The Consequences - RAK.
Nice combination between Symphonic and Neo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-15, 14:49:53
Gotta love listening to your iPod while at work! 8)

Today I already played:

- OSI - Free
- Oceansize - Frames
- Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
- Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
- Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element pt. 1

NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 15:22:02
NP  Opeth:  Still Life

I'm backtracking Opeth. I'm actually not all that familiar with their pre-Damnation albums. Ghost Reveries gripped me seriously when it came out, and recently Watershed struck point-blank.

Once one's that hooked onto a group, they can pretty much get away with anything. Iac I'm hearing lots'o wonderful stuff in their earlier albums.

Just to make it clear:  Mikael Å is genius, but Opeth is by no means Mikael with backing; the other guys sure cut it bigtime  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 17:04:51
NP : The Last Man On Earth - Pendragon

Spectacular Epic ..
Nice and Rock!. Floydian nuance in the 5th minute is truly amazing  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-15, 17:51:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 15:22:02
I'm backtracking Opeth. I'm actually not all that familiar with their pre-Damnation albums. Ghost Reveries gripped me seriously when it came out, and recently Watershed struck point-blank.

Recently I listened to Damnation and Blackwater Park, and I really like those two albums! Maybe I even prefer Blackwater Park.
I'm slowly starting to like Opeth. Still not sure about the lyrics though...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-12-15, 20:08:15
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-12-15, 20:14:03
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-15, 20:29:36
Not usually my cup of tea but...

Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky

Track: [01] Fading Colours

Definitely the best track on this double album...but like i said...

Not my cup of tea.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-15, 20:35:53
Vangelis - Blade Runner
3. Wait For Me


Maaaaannnnn, beautiful. Very nice and relaxing music. (Great for after an Opeth trip ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 23:17:12
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-12-15, 17:51:00
I'm slowly starting to like Opeth. Still not sure about the lyrics though...

Paxi, apart from the backward Satan reference in Watershed - if it really is what the rumor claims, I still havent found a definitive proof  ;) - I havent noticed anything about Opeth that disturbs my Christian sensibilities. If I understood Keith correctly, he hadnt either.

One could characterise Mikael's lyrics as variously "pagan", "seeking", and I would even say, at times "religious", but I can now state with a high degree of certainty that they're not "anti-Christian".

I think I even remember that somewhere in the material that Keith treated us with, Mikael said that he had no intent of conveying any anti-Christian sentiment.

So I no longer have any qualms about Opeth in this respect.


NP  Opeth:  Still Life  (on repeat)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 00:34:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 23:17:12
Paxi, apart from the backward Satan reference in Watershed - if it really is what the rumor claims, I still havent found a definitive proof  ;) - I havent noticed anything about Opeth that disturbs my Christian sensibilities. If I understood Keith correctly, he hadnt either.
Not everybody places the limits at the same places. I mean, it's ok that you think it's ok. ;) But still this is subjective. Perhaps I notice something you wouldn't notice, or maybe you think something isn't bad, while I think it is. Of course a lot of this has to do with a feeling towards it, but these feelings should be based on objective facts. So, I wasn't really looking for an explanation of feelings, but arguments based on facts. But since you didn't find one, I guess I have to look for myself. There's no smoke without fire, that's why I'm very reluctant on bands like these, you know. When I find time, I will delve deeper into the lyrics of Opeth. I'll keep you informed. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 23:17:12
One could characterise Mikael's lyrics as variously "pagan", "seeking", and I would even say, at times "religious", but I can now state with a high degree of certainty that they're not "anti-Christian".
Do lyrics have to be anti-Christian to be wrong? And what exactly is anti-Christian?
And what do you mean by "religious"? In the Dark Ages, people where very religious, but that didn't have much to do with the Christian faith. Sorcery for instance. There were many rituals back then. And there still are now. Even within Christian circles. And of course not all rituals are good. Same goes with religious themes. Not every religious theme is ok. To throw a cliché in the mix: Jesus and the devil are both religious figures. And "a god" is a religious theme. And "church" is a religious theme. So what kind of themes are you referring to?
Furthermore, when you say that Mikael's lyrics are "pagan", alarm bells are ringing in my Christian ears. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-15, 23:17:12
I think I even remember that somewhere in the material that Keith treated us with, Mikael said that he had no intent of conveying any anti-Christian sentiment.

So I no longer have any qualms about Opeth in this respect.
Ok, this is gonna sound strange but I don't know how to put it in another way...
I believe in Mikael's good will and sincerity. And when I see interviews with him, I can only say that he must be a wonderful person. He's intelligent, friendly and funny. And Mikael and Opeth are indeed very much different from most Black Metal bands. So when you say that he has stated that he has no intent of spreading anti-Christian sentiment, I'm not surprised.
But I also believe in the sincerity of my pastor. Still that doesn't make me a blind follower. And sometimes my pastor says things of which I think "Errmm... ok?". My pastor can be wrong sometimes. Like all of us. I'm sure you know that aswell. As a Christian, we have to be on our guard at all times, right? "Trust in no one" springs to mind. ;) But I'd like to add (for you and me) on matters like these, spiritual matters, we should trust no one (not even pastors) except God and the Bible. They give us insight and guidance in the spiritual like noone else can.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 09:26:01
NP: Arena - Tantalus

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 09:50:41
NP: Arena - Painted Man

I have to say thanks to the recent polls on this board I 'discovered' Arena again. I listened to 'Songs' and 'Pride' last night, and now I felt the need to play Contagion.

Thanks Paco! :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 10:44:11
That was also one of the reasons to start the polls. :) You're welcome Tom.

I'm listening to:

(http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/ItBitesTheTallShips300.jpg) (http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/presse/ItBitesTheTallShips.jpg?osCsid=8584de075b6f72fe00e071cdbf83bc91)
It Bites - The Tall Ships
6. The Wind That Shakes The Barley

I like this album quite a bit! :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-12-16, 10:49:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 09:50:41
I have to say thanks to the recent polls on this board I 'discovered' Arena again. I listened to 'Songs' and 'Pride' last night, and now I felt the need to play Contagion.

Thanks Paco! :)

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 10:44:11
That was also one of the reasons to start the polls. :) You're welcome Tom.

It worked for me too  ;)

NP - Kansas : Vinyl Confessions  The start of the decline for the band but still a very good mix of prog and AOR IMHO

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 11:36:20
After playing a lot of Arena-music it is time for something heavy...

NP: Meshuggah - Catch 33

Gotta love the weird time-signatures these guys can come up with! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 12:24:05
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 00:34:34
But I'd like to add (for you and me) on matters like these, spiritual matters, we should trust no one (not even pastors) except God and the Bible. They give us insight and guidance in the spiritual like noone else can.

I agree very much with you here, Paxi  :)

When pressed completely against the wall, only prayer helps  :-X

I don't have more time now, but I'l return to your other interesting points later .....


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 11:36:20
NP: Meshuggah - Catch 33

Gotta love the weird time-signatures these guys can come up with! *horns*

Right, Tom  ;D

And tell me if you also find music, poetry and philosophy in their stuff  ;) :)


NP  Opeth:  Still Life  (still)   ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2008-12-16, 12:26:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 09:50:41
NP: Arena - Painted Man

I have to say thanks to the recent polls on this board I 'discovered' Arena again. I listened to 'Songs' and 'Pride' last night, and now I felt the need to play Contagion.

Thanks Paco! :)

Tom



Did that for me too, I'd not played SFTLC or pride for a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2008-12-16, 12:30:15
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships - Great Disasters.

What a masterpiece this album is, crosses Pop, Rock, Prog all up in a fantastic album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 13:20:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 12:24:05
Right, Tom  ;D

And tell me if you also find music, poetry and philosophy in their stuff  ;) :)

Yes, I find music in there. I can't believe you actually said that! :o I didn't find poetry and/or philosophy, but I don't look for that when I'm listening to Meshuggah. To be honest I rarely look for poetry of philosphy in music anyway. Sure it's a great thing when a song has the most amazing lyrics you'll ever find (or can relate to) but when it has not, I don't think I would listen to it any less.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 13:52:22
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2008-12-16, 12:30:15
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships - Great Disasters.

What a masterpiece this album is, crosses Pop, Rock, Prog all up in a fantastic album.

Yes, it's amazing! But I have to admit that I like Frost*'s EIMA a lot more! ;D
"Frost*'s" that looks funny.

Now listening to Vangelis - Blade Runner, very entrancing. I can sit half an hour with my mouth half open and my eyes half shut, just listening to this landscapes. A trance indeed.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:09:24
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 13:52:22
I can sit half an hour with my mouth half open and my eyes half shut, just listening to this landscapes.

I hope you mean soundscapes! ;)

NP: Arena - Contagium

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:34:14
Whatever it is, PH is a wise person.


I'm on Marillion - Happiness is the road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:37:56
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:34:14
Whatever it is, PH is a wise person.

I didn't say he isn't!

NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:44:27
Manning - One Small Step...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 15:21:30
NP : A Fortunate Paradise - Giant Step
Indonesian 1970's Rock legend .....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 15:30:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 14:09:24
I hope you mean soundscapes! ;)

Using "landscapes" in this context is very poetic, Tom  ;)

Yeah, Deenie, Paxi is quite a wise guy - at times a wisecracker - particularly considering his tender age  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 13:20:06
Yes, I find music in there. I can't believe you actually said that! :o

Looks like you're winking me to give it another spin, Tom  ;)  (not an "a", Paxi)  ;D

And I'l take SFALC too, P & J.

So, got nuff for the rest of the day, and tomorrow too, guys  8) :)


NP  Opeth:  Still Life  (still not still)   :D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2008-12-16, 18:12:03
Requiem - Killing Joke. Not played this for ages.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-16, 18:44:52
Genesis Boxed set Disc 9 The lamb lies down on broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-16, 19:52:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 15:30:59
Looks like you're winking me to give it another spin, Tom  ;)

Just do it. Now! 8)

NP: DT - Scenes From A Memory

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-16, 21:02:33
Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel

Track: [01] The Mind Machine

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 22:46:08
NP  It Bites on MySpace

Also rather radio friendly and anonymous, but more melodic and lively than The Urbane.

Nothing near the ingenious stuff that John Mitchell does on Contagion. I have a hard time believing that it's the same person  :'(

Maybe someone should tell John that quantity doesnt transform into quality re music. (Hegel could'v, Marx couldnt.)

Sorry, guys. But as Mad says:  Everyone is entitled to their own opinion .....  ;D :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-16, 22:55:13
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 23:04:53
I couldnt for my life have guessed that, Mad  ;D

I'l get back to you re the earthquake in a moment .....


NP  Arena on MySpace

Yup ..... YAY  *horns* 8) :) :-*

And honestly, guys, Rob is a much better singer  *horns*

What's absurd is that there are about 10 times as many plays for the It Bites songs  ::)

I can't for my life understand why Arena arent (a=>t) more popular. OK, the prog aspect doesnt do it, but they're sooo melodic, and they rock bigtime  *horns*

Well, Clive doesnt look like he's starvin  ;D  and rumors (even incarnate) say that there's a new Arena album in the making .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-12-17, 10:53:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-16, 23:04:53
And honestly, guys, Rob is a much better singer  *horns*

Compared to JM refering to his singing for It Bites ?  ???

I really like Rob's voice and I think he is perfect for Arena but I also like John's voice A LOT on Kino and It Bites albums. I couldn't imagine anybody else singing Loser's Day Parade, for instance  *horns*

NP - Porcupine Tree : FOABP



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-17, 11:33:27
Camel - Nude.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 09:52:12
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-18, 10:41:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 09:52:12
Arena - Immortal?

Great album, one of my favourite Arena-albums!

NP: Well it hasn't got a title, but I'm playing a John Mitchell acoustic bootleg right now. Sounds good! :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 10:54:13
Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 13:58:14
Robin Trower - Back It Up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-12-18, 14:49:01
NP - Nothing, nothing at all, it's totally quiet other than the computer fan.........Lovely!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 15:24:02
Marillion - Happiness on the Road/London Forum. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-12-18, 15:36:25
An hour ago I was in Utrecht in "Mediamarkt" and they played Marillion on the radio. ;D
It was "Happiness Is The Road, Vol. 1: The Hard Shoulder".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-18, 16:27:54
NP  Opeth:  Burden  (on repeat)

I simply can't get rid of those guitars at the end. Man, they hound me day and night. I'l soon need a shrink ... or maybe even an exorcist ...

;D

But seriously, guys, it's a very special treat  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-12-18, 16:45:36
The peace and quiet was lovely but....

NP For Young Moderns - Bill Nelson's Red Noise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 18:13:36
Be Bop Deluxe - Modern Music.

No idea where this Bill Nelson fixation has come from! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-12-18, 20:05:48
Pendragon - Acoustically Challenged
Asia - Phoenix

np: Toto - Falling In Between

track: Hooked  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 20:08:11
Just finished: Bill Nelson - Blue Moons & Laughing Guitars.
Just started: Sieges Even - Paramount.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-19, 09:23:32
NP: OSI - Free

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-19, 13:20:02
BP  Arena:  SFALC

Very enjoyable  *horns*

So thanks to you, Paxi, from me too  :)

I do, however, miss Rob in the mix. John Carson is a good singer, but somewhat bland, I find. I miss the bite and snarl (not growl) of Rob  ;D  8)

Never got around to listening properly to this album before now, so it sounds almost like new to me. My way to Arena was thru Kino, which I enjoyed, and then I got The Visitor, which I enjoyed even more, and then there were Contagion and Pepper, which I enjoy supremely  *horns*


NP Jeff Loomis:  Jato Unit  (on repeat)

Whew - breathtaking  *horns*

Have you guys at all listened to this ?  It's some of the most original guitar playing I'v ever come across. Comon, guys, are we proggies or not ? Ya know, there's more prog than just Arena and Marillion (the latter group I wouldnt even characterise as prog, as you know, but some of you guys might disagree on that)  ;)

Tom, at least you oughtta go here.

http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomis

Jeff claims that his nb 1 teacher was Jason Becker. One can actually hear that here, altho Jeff sure has pushed the envelope a lot further  8)


I know I'm somewhat provocative, guys, but sometimes you do seem like a bevy of aunties. And yes, Paxi, I'm difficult again - and ya know what: I don't care, I'v gotten kinda used to it. So, just come at me, guys, ya know that you'l get it back again  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-19, 13:20:13
Kim Wilde - Kids in America

I loved Kim's first album. Too bad it's almost impossible to find nowadays at a reasonable price  :P If somebody has an adress, I take it !

I saw her live in 1983, I think, and surprinsingly it was a hell of a gig  *horns* The musicians were very good and Kim, well, I don't think there was a single male in the audience that was not in love with her ...

Great memories  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-19, 18:04:18
Albion - Broken Hopes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-12-19, 18:04:27
The Beatles 67 - 70.

A fantastic collection of songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-19, 18:28:47
Anthony - Pools of Sorrow ~ Waves of Joy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-19, 19:36:06
Dream Theater - Scenes from a Memory *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-19, 20:26:46
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-20, 00:01:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-19, 13:20:02
BP  Arena:  SFALC

Scenes From A Lesser Crowd? ???



;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-20, 00:39:30
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

Track: [01] As I Am

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 08:29:16
Paatos - Timeloss.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 09:27:45
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-20, 00:01:23
Scenes From A Lesser Crowd? ???

Silly F****r Actually Likes Celine? ;) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 09:28:49
Sieges Even - Playgrounds.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-12-20, 11:44:33
Peter Gabriel - I & II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-20, 12:05:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 09:27:45
Silly F****r Actually Likes Celine? ;) ;D ;D ;)

;D you sob, Jonesey.

Gotta fix sumthin more suuuuutle for you now :P


NP  Opeth:  Deliverance   (on repeat)  *horns*

This one actually fooled me in the beginning. It starts out very heavy and growly and goes on like that for a while. That made me go over to more accessible stuff like Damnation (the most acoustic Opeth album despite the name). Now that I'v given Deliverance some spins, I can enjoy all the fine nuances in the first two songs. The last five minutes of the title piece is like a longdrawn or**** - whew.

Then we go over into PT-mode - well, not so surprising, as SW was fifth man on this album - and the last, sixth song has a circus-like mood, of curse (sic) ala Opeth.

Quite a varied album, it turns out.

What do you guys think about it ?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-20, 14:07:13
This morning: Pendragon - Pure

np: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-20, 14:11:09
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-16, 00:34:34
And what do you mean by "religious"?

I hardly need to answer that one, Paxi. Just take a look at their album titles: Damnation, Deliverance, Ghost Reveries; and further, MÅ sings about faith, repentence, eternity, visions  etc. If there's anyone around who takes religious matters philosophically, he's your man.


Quote
Do lyrics have to be anti-Christian to be wrong?

They can of course be wrong in other ways, like racist, sexist (like running down (symbolically this time) gays), promoting cheese, etc.

But if I experience a group as deliberately anti-Christian, like Slayer, I simply avoid'm. Not that I would run a campaign against'm - they of course have their right to free expression - it's just not my cup'o'coffee, as Mr. Mad would put it.


Quote
And what exactly is anti-Christian?

That's of course very subjective, Paxi. I can probably tolerate more than your typical Bible Belt Baptist preacher man  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-20, 16:42:16
Ayreon - Timeline

Track: Garden Of Emotions

This song rules.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 19:13:38
Manning - Cascade.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-20, 20:12:49
NP  Aghora:  Formless   *horns*

It's beyond me that in a forum where there are at least ten active members who really have been around and tackled groups like DT, Opeth and Nevermore, I'm the only person who knows Aghora, one of the absolutely most exciting prog metal groups in our time. OK, this music requires courage, endurance, guts, balls, or whatever you wanna call it, but there is some of that here in the Room  ;)

Aghora are based in Florida, and arose in the slipstream of the great Cynic. It's the first group I'v heard that combines the Hindu traditions with top-league metal musicianship. Surprisingly, they have female singers on their two albums (Danishta Rivero on the first, self-titled, and Diana Serra on the second, Formless), but this just adds to their multi-dimensionality.

Aghora's leader, Santiago Dobles, plays a guitar that knocks ya flat on the floor.

One can discuss whether this stuff is coherent. After 20+ spins, I'd proffer a careful Yes !

Recommended to adventurous heavy proggies  ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aghora_(band)

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/reviews/276551-aghora-formless.html

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-20, 23:26:53
This evening I enjoyed watching the Pallas DVD 'Moment To Moment'. Great band, highly recommended  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 00:11:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-20, 20:12:49
NP  Aghora:  Formless   *horns*

It's beyond me that in a forum where there are at least ten active members who really have been around and tackled groups like DT, Opeth and Nevermore, I'm the only person who knows Aghora, one of the absolutely most exciting prog metal groups in our time.

You're not alone, Nicky.  ;)
I know them too. In fact i even have their first album which is rather good i'd say.
The reason why i never have mentioned them is because the last time i actually played it...is quite some time ago.  :-\
Don't have their last album, Formless. Wonder if it's any good?

The music is okay but i couldn't get use to the female vocals.

NP> Opeth - Watershed

Track: [06] Hessian Peel

What in the name of Zeus' dental-records is a Hessian Peel?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-12-21, 09:18:00
ELP - Brain Salad Surgery.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-21, 09:32:45
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 00:11:43
You're not alone, Nicky.  ;)

Nice to know, Måd, was beginning to feel a bit lonely  :)


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 00:11:43
Don't have their last album, Formless. Wonder if it's any good?

::)

Hope you realise that your wondering bout that is over now.


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 00:11:43
The music is okay but i couldn't get use to the female vocals.

Yeah, was surprising, wasnt it ? You'd expect more an Åkerfeldt type singer with that sorta music.

Well, I'v gotten used to Santiago's ladies now, and I find their singing quite beautiful.

But the whole thing is a challenge to our preconceived notions, aint it ?

And aint that what prog's really about ?


Quote
What in the name of Zeus' dental-records is a Hessian Peel?  ???

I thought his teeth were made of steel  ;D

Yeah, dunno, Måd. Just googled it. Looks like it's sumthin Mike Å made up, but there was no explanation on the first three google pages. (I hope you don't expect me to go thru all google pages.)

But yeah, shows once again Mike's originality  *horns*


NP  Opeth:  Burden

Can't help it, guys  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 14:02:52
RPWL - The RPWL Experience

Track: [04] Masters Of War

Such a lovely album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-21, 15:38:03
I was at Malmö Stadsbibliotek to try out some cd's that I don't have myself. Among the tested cd's were the following. You're very welcome to comment.


Nine Inch Nails:  Ghosts I-IV

You have to imagine the N's the other way around. I only listened to the first 3-4 pieces. They were rather slow, no real melody, more atmospheres and moods. Ghosts is basically Trent Reznor with friends. I noticed that Adrian Belew was in the mix here and there, but I didnt stay long enuff to check him out. My short listen didnt convince me (yet) to get the album.


Ministry:  The Last Sucker

A spoof of George W. Kinda NIN meets Megadeth. Some great, uncanny rhythms, but not much happening.


At The Gates:  Slaughter Of The Soul

Gothenburg Rock, ATG are actually considered by many to be the progenitors of this genre. Also rather regular metal tmm. I'm not a big fan of GR, my fave band in this genre being Dark Tranqillity, I much prefer the Stockholm groups Opeth, Seventh Wonder, Pain of Salvation, and Scar Symmetry (the latter a bit outside of Stockholm).


Black Sabbath:  Heaven And Hell

The first BS album with Dio. I was never a big fan of Sabbath, but with Ozzy there was/is an edge. With Dio, they seem to have become rather regular metal, kinda like Priest and Maiden.


Blue Öyster Cult:  Some Enchanted Evening

A group from New York. I had heard the name several times, that's why I tested them now. This album from 1978 iac sounded like pretty regular rock to me, nothin special.


Journey:  Escape

At the better end of classic rock, but for me, time has run from this type of music, and as I don't have any memories connected to this album, it's not one I'd consider getting .


So there was none of this that really gripped me  :(


Nice vivid lyrics tho:

"Some will win
Some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues"

Journey:  Don't Stop Believing

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 16:08:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-21, 15:38:03
I was at Malmö Stadsbibliotek to try out some cd's that I don't have myself. Among the tested cd's were the following. You're very welcome to comment.


Nine Inch Nails:  Ghost I-V


I don't know Ghost but two albums that are worth the attention are Fragile and Year Zero.
Both extremely good but...

only if you like Industrial Metal.

If not, exit's on the left.  ;D

NP> Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Lovely.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-12-21, 18:18:28
Gazpacho - Firebird
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-21, 18:27:26
NP: Amaseffer - Birth Of Deliverance

Mad, I stil cannot say that I like the album as a whole, but this track is really stunning! What a great melodic guitarsolo! *horns*

EDIT: Ten Plagues is also quite okay... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-21, 18:35:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-19, 13:20:02
Tom, at least you oughtta go here.

http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomis

Wow, he's amazing. His playing is totally out of this world. :o I'm now playing Jato Unit and he's clearly got a lot of talent for heavy riffing and shredding! I like! *horns*  I think I'll have to get his album asap.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 19:26:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-21, 18:27:26
NP: Amaseffer - Birth Of Deliverance

Mad, I stil cannot say that I like the album as a whole, but this track is really stunning! What a great melodic guitarsolo! *horns*

EDIT: Ten Plagues is also quite okay... ;)

Tom

Well it's a start i'd say, Tom.

We'll take things step by step.  ;D

NP> Robbie Williams - Old Before I Die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-12-22, 10:48:58
Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-22, 14:28:45
NP: Riverside - Live at Paradiso

Guys, the Riverside gig I attended 2 weeks ago is now online here: http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10

It looks and sounds great! Go check it out!

Now I'm off to see if I can spot my pretty self in the crowd! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-12-22, 18:16:47
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-12-22, 18:38:52
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-22, 21:28:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-22, 14:28:45
NP: Riverside - Live at Paradiso

Guys, the Riverside gig I attended 2 weeks ago is now online here: http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10

It looks and sounds great! Go check it out!

Now I'm off to see if I can spot my pretty self in the crowd! :D

Tom

Ahhh thanks! Will check it out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-22, 22:56:22
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-12-22, 21:28:02
Ahhh thanks! Will check it out tomorrow.

So will I!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP> IQ - Dark Matter

Track: [01] Sacred Sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-22, 23:01:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-12-21, 18:35:39
Wow, he's amazing. His playing is totally out of this world. :o

Right, Tom. You wouldnt think so from seeing him and hearing him talk, but his guitar playing is formidable, frightening at times. And Jeff and Warrel sure create some uncanny music in Nevermore. Fortunately Nevermore are slowly gaining currency in the Room - roomies deserve'm  *horns*  :)


NP  Angra:  Rebirth   *horns*

A Brazilian group, similar to Symphony X, with some Brazilian flavor and folklore. Any fan of SyX should check'm out. Rebirth is supposed to be one of their best albums.

If any of you guys are suprised by hearing Brazil mentioned as a prog metal country, then be no longer. To my mind, Brazil is at par with Poland in this respect. Angra, Symbols, Shaaman, Sepultura, Soulfly, and Cavalera Conspiracy have made their mark in the international metal community.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-22, 23:37:44
NP  Angra:  Visions Prelude  (on repeat)

"Adapted from Chopin Opus 24 Prelude in C minor"

B-e-a-u-tiful !!!

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-12-23, 18:21:54
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises  8)

8. Moods Inspiring Clouds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-12-23, 18:56:37
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic

1. The Last Human Gateway  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-23, 19:59:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-22, 14:28:45
NP: Riverside - Live at Paradiso

Guys, the Riverside gig I attended 2 weeks ago is now online here: http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10

It looks and sounds great! Go check it out!

Now I'm off to see if I can spot my pretty self in the crowd! :D

Tom

Thanks Tom

Amazing concert; looks like the sort of venue I favour.

Did you spot yourself in the crowd?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-23, 20:22:38
Tori Amos - Under the Pink. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-23, 20:29:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-22, 23:01:56
NP  Angra:  Rebirth   *horns*
A Brazilian group, similar to Symphony X, with some Brazilian flavor and folklore. Any fan of SyX should check'm out. Rebirth is supposed to be one of their best albums.

I was quite suprised a year or so back when I got around to ripping some Angra, there's a fair bit of prog in there. *horns*  About 10 years ago ('Fireworks' was first contact for me) I'd got them pegged as plain metal. Clearly I'm an *rse :-[  Class band. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-23, 20:51:56
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [02] There And Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-12-24, 09:56:52
Live session :

JF Dire Straits - Alchemy    8)
NP UFO - Strangers In The Night   Track : Doctor Doctor  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2008-12-24, 12:33:43
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-12-24, 09:56:52

NP UFO - Strangers In The Night   Track : Doctor Doctor  *horns*

RAWKKKKKKKKKKK *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP Steve Thorne - Therapy from Emotional Creatures part 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-24, 17:04:29
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-24, 20:11:32
Let's try this again:

Guns 'n Roses - Chinese Democracy

Track: [01] Chinese Democracy

Hmmmm.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2008-12-25, 03:43:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-24, 20:11:32
Guns 'n Roses - Chinese Democracy
Hmmmm.  :-\

So Mad, what do you think? Future classic album or should they not have bothered?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 05:19:09
NP : Moon Safari : Bluebells

Sweet Sweden Prog band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 21:02:40
Quote from: h9 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 05:19:09
NP : Moon Safari : Bluebells
Sweet Sweden Prog band

Man, they have sooo many great bands in these times. Like:

NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

What can I say ?  Whew, superb, great, wonderful, terrific, tremendous   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Just got Oscillation Point (Track 10 on PBP) on eternal repeat.

At this point I experience PBP just as great as Holographic Universe. PBP seems a bit more melodic, more clean singing; but I sure like the "unpleasantness" of HU too (another word chosen for you, Bupsie)  ;D


I can only agree with K. McGinn's review on Amazon.com:

"... the guitarwork is stunning but the soloing and leads deserve some extra praise. Every solo here is memorable to the point that one could pinpoint the solo and match it to the song. The Kaleidoscope God is a case in point, at over 7 minutes it displays some of the most epic soloing on the disc and weaves in some keyboards to enhance the effect.

Of course I wouldn't be able to end this review without mentioning the biggest standout element on the disc: the vocals of Christian Alvestam. I've followed his work since Unmoored's Kingdoms of Greed and this is by far the strongest performance he's done. Thats actually downplaying it though, as his work on Pitch Black Progress fulfills the band's promo-sheet of singing 'every style of singing known to metal' and proves his namesake as the genre's most diverse and underappreciated vocalist."


Now again I'm in doubt whether Opeth or SS are my fave Scandinavian group. F*, I just thought I'd reached the final solution (: SS - bad joke)  :-[  *#¤%&, another sleepless night .....

Note the "Progress", guys. It just struck me that prog bands talk little of "prog" explicitely. Well, why smear it in our faces ?  :D

SS actually have some of the best lyrics around, e.g.

"Now I move on,
To the subconscious states unknown
Dreamworld now gone, I am shown
Why I dream at night and on and on,
Waking through my intuition, this path I must know."

- Dreaming 24/7

and

"Caged inside, I cannot seem to end the battles
Breaking down, I worship the insane
Caged inside, this world knows its torture tactics
Born to pain but never again, no."

- Oscillation Point

Dark ... daaaark - just like Nevermore and Opeth. Hm .....

Interestingly, just like with Rush, it's the drummer who writes the lyrics (re SS, his name is Henrik Ohlsson). Guess not all drummers are dumb  ;D  Hi Deenie  :P


Måd, whadaya think of PBP ?  And Tom, you gotta get into this band  ;)

And Hanin, I don't know Moon Safari. What are they like ?


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-12-24, 20:11:32
Guns 'n Roses - Chinese Democracy

Who cares about what GNR are doing now ?   :(


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-23, 20:29:28
Clearly I'm an *rse :-[

Just my words, Jonesey (not just contextually, but generally)   ;D ;D ;D

:D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:11:07
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2008-12-25, 03:43:12
So Mad, what do you think? Future classic album or should they not have bothered?

First impression is still the latter option i'm afraid.
Not that it's a really total crap but it most definitely is not the work of a genius band GnR once was.

But granted, that also was with a different line-up. Mat Sorum (great drummer indeed and recommended by a far lesser drummer called L. Ulrich (10 points to anyone who knows where this fellow chops his woods)) and of course Slash (great guitar player but also a heck of a music writer).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 21:02:40

Who cares about what GNR are doing now ?   :(


I do.

Especially after two minor classics they did released somewhere in the past.
No matter what you might think of Axl Rose, Use Your Illusion prts I and II are classics in my book and should be in your CD collection whoever you are and whatever you like.

Just my humble opinion.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:13:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 21:02:40
Man, they have sooo many great bands in these times. Like:

NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Måd, whadaya think of PBP ?  And Tom, you gotta get into this band  ;)


Funny, some very nice lady from, coincidentally, also from Denmark ( ;)) recommended Scar Symmetry to me a while back.
But somehow i still haven't paid them any attention.  :-\

Should change that in the near future.

I promise.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:17:49
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:13:37
Funny, some very nice lady from, coincidentally, also from Denmark ( ;)) ...

Yeah, I remember:  I had this long pink dress on, and I had cut a pumpkin in halves.

I was actually looking for Paxi .....

:D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:22:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:17:49
Yeah, I remember:  I had this long pink dress on, and I had cut a pumpkin in halves.

I was actually looking for Paxi .....

:D

Nicky.

I said 'coincidently'.

Meaning: Not you.  :P

And she's a member of the Ayreon-forum my friend.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:27:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:17:49
Yeah, I remember:  I had this long pink dress on, and I had cut a pumpkin in halves.

I was actually looking for Paxi .....

:D

Nicky.

And? Did you find me? I could have been drunk so I don't remember. (I hope)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:29:40
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:11:07
... Use Your Illusion prts I and II are classics in my book and should be in your CD collection whoever you are and whatever you like ...

The guy I drive with at work can stretch himself up to AC/DC and GNR (in terms of complexity), and I can stretch myself down to these two bands, so they're our common denominator. (If it was up to him, he'd play Elvis Presley most'o the time.)

So I'v had enough AC/DC and GNR for the rest of my life now  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:32:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:29:40

So I'v had enough AC/DC and GNR for the rest of my life now  ::)

Nicky.

Than lay your hand off Chinese Democracy i'd say.
Definitely not your thing if you put it that way.  ;)

On topic:

NP> Nothing. Sorry.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:41:10
I'm now listening to some good old Metal Gear Solid Soundtrack stuff.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty
2. Opening Infiltration

Talk about goosebump moments!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:47:47
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress  (on repeat)

I have some idea that you go a bit nuts listenin to this sorta music  ;D

But then again, I'm willing to pay that price  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:52:31
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:41:10
I'm now listening to some good old Metal Gear Solid Soundtrack stuff.

What's that, Paxi  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:58:23
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

Track: [03] Birth Of Deliverance

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 01:00:59
Whenever the world becomes too complicated, Mad .....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 01:06:26
It's too complicated already i'd say.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-26, 09:53:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:29:40
The guy I drive with at work can stretch himself up to AC/DC and GNR (in terms of complexity), and I can stretch myself down to these two bands, so they're our common denominator. (If it was up to him, he'd play Elvis Presley most'o the time.)

So I'v had enough AC/DC and GNR for the rest of my life now  ::)

Nicky.

Those last weeks, I used to play Highway To Hell a lot in my car while driving to work. Songs like Shot Down In Flames or If You Want Blood, You've Got It really put me in a great mood for the day. Energizing is the right word for them (if this word exists). So maybe the guy you're talking about is a Scandinavian cousin of mine ?  8)

NP IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 12:16:46
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-26, 09:53:35
So maybe the guy you're talking about is a Scandinavian cousin of mine ?  8)

Not likely, as France is a black box. Not only do you guys keep your d*s within France, you even reincarnate there  ;D

Bups, I'm just thinking, Opeth, Scar Symmetry, and Nevermore may well be a bit too rough for you (except for Opeth's very acoustic Damnation), but you should definitely try out non-growly melodic progmetal bands like Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Andromeda, Kamelot, Sieges Even, Vanden Plas, Angra, and of course also your own Demians. I'm sure you'l like'm. Aint I right, Tom & Måd ?  :)


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress  (on repeat)  *horns*

Not like any other band  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-26, 12:18:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 00:52:31
What's that, Paxi  ???

Nicky.


Metal Gear Solid?
It's one of the rgeatest computer games ever.

When I was five years old or something, I used to play "Metal Gear" (1987) on an MSX computer along with my younger brother and my dad. Later, when I was eleven or something, during a "bring your toys and games" day at school, someone was playing a game and I recognised the music. The game was called "Metal Gear Solid" (1998) and he played it on a PlayStation. From there on I started playing "Metal Gear" again, and then "Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake" (1990) and eventually "Metal Gear Solid" and "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty" (2001). I still have to play "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (2004) and "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots" (2008), but those games are exclusively for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 respectively. I'm not sure I want to buy it just for that game...

The music of MGS2, 3 and 4 were composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and Norihiko Hibino. And the music is really very good. Very cinematic and thrilling.
Marillion's intro in "The Invisible Man" somehow reminds me of Metal Gear Solid's music.

Anyway, that's that Nicky.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 12:25:53
Thanks, Paxi. One of the things I like about you is that one gets a proper explanation, so one can get a general idea of the matter in question  :) ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-26, 14:27:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 12:16:46
Not likely, as France is a black box. Not only do you guys keep your d*s within France, you even reincarnate there  ;D

I don't know at all what d*s means  ??? but I'm sure that coming from you it can't be anything else than a compliment  ;D

QuoteBups, I'm just thinking, Opeth, Scar Symmetry, and Nevermore may well be a bit too rough for you (except for Opeth's very acoustic Damnation), but you should definitely try out non-growly melodic progmetal bands like Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Andromeda, Kamelot, Sieges Even, Vanden Plas, Angra, and of course also your own Demians. I'm sure you'l like'm. Aint I right, Tom & Måd ?  :)

Yeah, I'll do that one day, maybe when I come out of my present back-to-70's-hard-rock-classics period. But I need to find enough time (and incidentally money)  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-12-26, 14:50:51
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-12-26, 14:27:44
I don't know at all what d*s means  ??? but I'm sure that coming from you it can't be anything else than a compliment  ;D

I don't know whether one can call it a "compliment" as such, but iac both you and I have one, Bupsie. The difference, and that's what I was referring to, is that yours is French and mine English - if that makes any sense  :D

NP  Nothing  (waiting for a friend)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-26, 17:44:00
Today:
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
IQ - Ever
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-26, 19:03:42
I was playing Dream Theater's Train Of Thought but now...

Suspyre - When Time Fades

Track: [01] Possession - The Negative

What a good album.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-27, 09:59:15
Camel - Rajaz

Haven't played it for ages, but it is very enjoyable  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 11:10:05
NP  Suspyre on MySpace

Yeah, nice   *horns*

Sorta indie metal. I like Gregg's sax that smooches in now and then  8)

Thanks, Måd.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 11:32:16
NP  Queensrÿche on MySpace

Q are one of my fave groups. They never stand still, they always have sumthin new up their sleeves.

With Q, the lyrics are very central, and the music sorta weaves around'm.

They're just finishing a new album, American Soldier, planned for release soon.

Wiki: Speaking about the inspiration for the album, Tate said:

"Queensrÿche has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services," says Tate. "It seems like after every show, I'd end up speaking with a fan that was or had been involved with the military. The more and more I began to hear their accounts and feelings, the more I really felt a conviction to tell their story. Over the last two years, I've conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different American wars. I listened to their amazing and moving recounts and did my best to examine war through their eyes."


Guys, this stuff rocks  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/queensryche

There's also a fine cover of Welcome To The Machine there. (Remember where that song comes from?)

Anyone else here into Q ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-27, 12:14:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 11:10:05
NP  Suspyre on MySpace
...
Thanks, Måd.

Nicky.

You're welcome.  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 11:32:16

Anyone else here into Q ?

Nicky.

Once, in a far distant past i was. But that was before albums like Promised Land, which wasn't all that bad but nevertheless quite below their skills, Hear In The Now whatever and such.
Actually one of the albums that was released in that period is Q2K and that album was quite a good one.

But with Queensrÿche i must confess that i'm stuck with albums like The Warning, Rage For Order, Operation: Mindcrime (act I mind you) and the aforementioned Q2K.
Those were the days.  :-\

NP> Andromeda - The Immunity Zone

Track: [02] Slaves Of The Plethora Season

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-12-27, 12:36:17
A few years ago I was playing Queensrÿche's "Tribe" a lot. It was quite nice, great melodies and such, but later on I got bored with it.
I'll try it again some day. I put them on my list of bands I need to discover a bit more.


NP: OSI - Free
7. Kicking


Why is this so good? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 13:22:46
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-27, 12:14:34
NP> Andromeda - The Immunity Zone

What's it like, Måd ?

I listened a lot to A a couple of years ago. I enjoyed their first Extension very much. There was a lot of youthful energy in it. I also liked the first singer Lawrence Mackrory better, altho he was mixed rather in the back on Extension. The following albums didnt quite grip me. But no doubt, Johan Reinholdz is a great guitarist.


NP  Queensrÿche on MySpace  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-27, 19:06:02
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress  (on repeat)

I can't remember having listened to an album sooo many times pretty much successively; I'm simply stuck with this one for the time.

Guys, if you want to listen to class progmetal, then get this one - addictive as hell  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-27, 19:26:57
Satellite - Evening Games
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-27, 21:22:10
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-12-27, 19:26:57
Pendragon - Pure

8) 8) 8)

NP> Everon - Bridge

Track: [02] Across The Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-27, 22:39:24
Hawkwind - Space Ritual.

Pure class 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-12-27, 23:36:36
I'm having an Everon night over here.
Currently it's time for:

Everon - Flesh

Track: [01] ...And Still It Bleeeds

Lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-28, 12:02:03
Just Played Live in Gdansk DVD - Dave Gilmour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-12-28, 15:31:32
Just watched a goodly portion of Rush Snakes & Arrows Live on Blu-Ray.  I was completely and utterly bowled over by the picture quality - jaw dropping stuff! 8)  If you've got the requisite hi-def kit then I can't recommend this one enough. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-12-28, 16:41:15
IQ - Suffragette City
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-12-28, 17:10:32
Sieges Even - Paramount.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-28, 19:11:03
Steve, you're currently listening to some stuff that I like a lot too, e.g. Rush & Sieges Even  *horns*

I remember that my bro listened a lot to Hawkwind some 35 years ago. I myself found'm a bit too, hm, experimental ?

What do you like about'm, and what can you recommend ?  We have three of their albums in the family collection of LP's (from my bro); I could try out some of that .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2008-12-28, 19:24:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-28, 19:11:03
Steve, you're currently listening to some stuff that I like a lot too, e.g. Rush & Sieges Even  *horns*

I remember that my bro listened a lot to Hawkwind some 35 years ago. I myself found'm a bit too, hm, experimental ?

What do you like about'm, and what can you recommend ?  We have three of their albums in the family collection of LP's (from my bro); I could try out some of that .....

Nicky.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-27, 22:39:24
Hawkwind - Space Ritual.

Pure class 8) 8) 8)


I'm with steve, Space Ritual is pure class. Probably as good a place as any to start too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-28, 19:49:20
Frost* - Milliontown

Track: [06] Milliontown

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-28, 21:00:09
Lunatic Soul - S/T

Track: [02] The New Beginning

Totally different than what you might expect from Riverside, Lunatic Soul is Marius Duda's little baby  ;), but nevertheless quite enjoyable.
Though i must add that it took me a while to get used to it. Keep it simple: Dim the lights, have a beer, be sure you're alone in the room, sit back and relax.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-12-28, 22:26:50
Skull And Crossbones, Klaus Badelt, from the soundtrack of Pirates Of The Carribean. I love this movie and its music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 00:27:07
NP  Andromeda:  Chimera

Inspired by Måd  :)

Good, but not top-league to my mind.

And you gotta skip the first track, which is rather dull; don't understand why they placed it there  ::)

I get the feeling that Johan Reinholdz can do much better - and you hear his genius here and there - but somehow he wants to stick around with this gang  ???

I consider the first Extension, which was composed and lyrics written entirely by Johan, as better than anything Andromeda has done since, altho I havent yet heard The Immunity Zone. Maybe Måd can fill us in on that one.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 15:36:04
NP  Genesis:  ...And Then There Were Three...  (on repeat)   *horns*

I figured that it was about time that I got properly into Genesis  ;D

They sure merit it  8)

I have all studio albums from Foxtrot to Invisible Touch + Seconds Out, so that should encompass their most brilliant moments - or ?  ;)

I'v also listened quite a bit to albums with Steve Hackett, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford outside of Genesis. I find that only Steve's stuff is really interesting, except for a few nice songs by the others. I hope soon to get some of Tony Banks' stuff outside of Genesis, as he seems to me to be the "genius" of Genesis, iac after Peter left.

Any opinions on this ?

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-12-29, 15:52:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 15:36:04
I'v also listened quite a bit to albums with Steve Hackett, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford outside of Genesis. I find that only Steve's stuff is really interesting, except for a few nice songs by the others. I hope soon to get some of Tony Banks' stuff outside of Genesis, as he seems to me to be the "genius" of Genesis, iac after Peter left.

Any opinions on this ?

Nicky.
I used to listen to Phil Collins' solo albums a lot, but that was years ago. Now I'm bored with that stuff. Peter Gabriel's solo stuff doesn't do anything to me either :-\. Don't know the other solo projects.

np: IQ - Subterranea  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:20:31
NP  Genesis:  Undertow  (on repeat)   *horns*

Anyone looking for a stuck-on song on Three (hey, Paxi) should try this one. I even went headbanging (ok, slightly) during the chorus, which means that the stuff rocks  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:45:55
NP: Opeth - Deliverance

This has to be one of the best songs Opeth ever recorded. It is just brutal and in your face from the start. Then after 9 minutes Mikael starts singing 'clean' and shortly after that Opeth's most amazing riff to date comes in and I'm in progressive heaven...

"Deliverance...thrown back at me. Deliverance...laughing at me."

Absolutely great stuff! *horns*

Tom


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 20:40:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:45:55
This has to be one of the best songs Opeth ever recorded. It is just brutal and in your face from the start. Then after 9 minutes Mikael starts singing 'clean' and shortly after that Opeth's most amazing riff to date comes in ...

Yeah, isnt it, Tom  *horns*


Quote
... and I'm in progressive heaven ...

Yeah ... yeah for sure now, I can espy you there, Tom  8)

Opeth had the courage to go their own way, they'v matured, and do amazing stuff now  *horns*


NP  Genesis:  Three

Really gettin into this stuff  *horns*

Whatever they're doin today, they were once wizards  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-29, 21:06:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 00:27:07
NP  Andromeda:  Chimera

Inspired by Måd  :)

Good to know that you actually pay attention to what i say.  :P ;)

QuoteGood, but not top-league to my mind.

Have to agree on that. II=I is still their best album to date.
Chimera has some decent songs on it but the album is indeed not the best in its kind.

QuoteAnd you gotta skip the first track, which is rather dull; don't understand why they placed it there  ::)

What?? ???
Periscope is beyond doubt the best track on Chimera!  :o

I'm shocked.  :-\


QuoteI consider the first Extension, which was composed and lyrics written entirely by Johan, as better than anything Andromeda has done since...

Extension is indeed a fine album.

Quotealtho I havent yet heard The Immunity Zone. Maybe Måd can fill us in on that one.

Nicky.



Well eh...yeah.

TIZ.  :-\

If you think that Chimera is below their skills than you probably shouldn't listen to The Immunity Zone.
Not that it's all that crap but it travels the same road they walk on since Chimera.
Definitely no classic to me.

NP> nothing yet.
Just turned on the pc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-29, 21:37:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:20:31
NP  Genesis:  Undertow  (on repeat)   *horns*

Anyone looking for a stuck-on song on Three (hey, Paxi) should try this one. I even went headbanging (ok, slightly) during the chorus, which means that the stuff rocks  8)

Nicky.

Although I have this album, I rarely play it.
There are some fine songs on it for sure. Undertow is one of them! 8)


It Bites - This Is England

From the GRRRRREAT album "The Tall Ships".
Listen to it if you haven't already!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 22:02:40
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-12-29, 21:06:40
Good to know that you actually pay attention to what i say.  :P ;)

Yeah, I know your son is called Dox and just turned two  :)

:P


Quote
What?? ???
Periscope is beyond doubt the best track on Chimera!  :o
I'm shocked.  :-\

OK, I raised my periscope and could see that you were shocked, Måd  :o

I just tried playing it again, and it still doesnt do much for me. There's a middle section that sounds nice, and there's some excellent riffing and drumming (btw guys, Thomas Lejon also does drumming for A.C.T, which is also Malmö based), but that's about it afaic. I dont really like David Fremberg's singing, particularly not on Periscope. Already the next song, In The End, which is much more Reinholdz, is a great improvement over Periscope imo.

It's utterly beyond me that Reinholdz didnt keep Lawrence Mackrory  ???

I actually liked Mackrory's singing so much that I bought Seethings' Parallels two years ago, where Mackrory's much more upfront, but unfortunately none of the instrumentalists have anything near the talent of Reinholdz and Lejon. Can't recommend Parallels  :(


Quote
Definitely no classic to me.

OK, thanks, Måd. I definitely have to have it - I have to have everything with Reinholdz - but it can wait then .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-12-30, 11:53:46
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited

Track: The Dawn of Man  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 13:11:02
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
6. Stream Of Consiousness

*horns*
Fantastic!



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 13:40:57
Surprisingly enough Angra Rebirth followed by Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2008-12-30, 15:11:44
Martin Orford - The Old Road

np: Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-30, 17:23:59
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-30, 17:54:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-12-28, 19:11:03
I remember that my bro listened a lot to Hawkwind some 35 years ago. I myself found'm a bit too, hm, experimental ?

What do you like about'm, and what can you recommend ?  We have three of their albums in the family collection of LP's (from my bro); I could try out some of that .....

Classic/early Hawkwind is a kind of space/psychedelic rock that is captured to perfection on the Space Ritual live set, so that's as good a place to start as any.  It's not a live greatest hits really, as they're not a 'hits' band apart from the obvious Silver Machine.  But it's very much a greatest tracks, in my opinion.

There's also the late 70s Charisma years to consider, after they parted company with United Artists.  A much tighter band, with the emphasis on shorter songs rather than rambling freak-outs.  Apart from Space Ritual, my fave albums are from this period. 'Quark Strangeness & Charm', '25 Years On' and 'PXR5' in particular.  Rob Calvert was on fine form lyrically at this point and has left a fine legacy.

I guess this is all very personal, however, as I saw them a lot in the late 70s and they were always entertaining.  Also, the first time I ever saw Motorhead was when they supported Hawkwind, quite a family event as Lemmy had not long left Hawkwind *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-30, 17:55:26
IQ - Subterranea. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-30, 20:24:43
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-12-30, 17:23:59
Amaseffer - Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*

Mad..............................it clicked!

After dinner I dimmed the lights, put the Amaseffer-cd in the stereo and sat down with the booklet so I could read the lyrics and let the beautiful artwork sink in.

Now I can't understand why I could only manage to listen to a couple of tracks and then had to move on to something else. It's a stellar debut-album and now I'm eager to find out what they still have in store for us! *horns*

My favourite tracks now are 'Birth Of Deliverance' and 'The Burning Bush'.

Mind you, I still think that Demian's Building An Empire is a bit better, but at least I am finally able to appreciate Amaseffer's album! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:08:22
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 13:40:57
Angra: Rebirth

So what's your first impression, Iggy ?

It's an album that grows a lot with several listens  *horns*

The first few times, it can be rather wearisome.

There's some awesome power metal in this one, but it's not hackneyed clichés, like with Dragonforce  8)

Iac, Iggy, hold out until the last piece, Visions Prelude. It's well worth it - whew  *horns*

Tom, Måd, Jonesey, and John, sumthin for you guys  ;)

Here, check up Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker"s review on Amazon.com:

"As much as I love the early Angra albums, Rebirth is the album I'm most likely to wear out from repeated listens. Rebirth comes across as a more polished, more mature version of the band's debut album Angels Cry. All of the elements that made that album a classic are present here, from the high-speed guitars to the prominent keyboards to the fantastic melodies to Angra's signature Brazilian musical elements. On top of that, the band finally has a vocalist who doesn't have to rely exclusively on high notes. Edu Falaschi is a major talent, and his powerful soaring voice is no doubt a welcome change for those who were put off by Andre Matos's high-pitched style (which to be honest I never minded).

This album is so powerful and so melodic that it took all of 30 seconds of the first song (after the brief instrumental intro) to have me totally sold. Very few power metal albums leave me breathless like Rebirth did, and six years later it still has every bit as much an impact. Aside from that throwaway intro track, there isn't a weak moment on the whole album. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Every single song is strong."


NP  Angra:  Rebirth


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 13:40:57
Atom Heart Mother:  Pink Floyd

You don't need to tell me about this one. AHM, Meddle, Dark Side Of The Moon (both live and studio) - I must'v heard each of'm over 1000 times - literally, guys. They were icons of my youth  *horns*

"The title 'Atom Heart Mother' was found when Ron Geesin pointed to a copy of a newspaper and suggested to the band that he would find a title in it. Roger saw an article about an operation that had been done on a mother to provide her with an atomic powered pacemaker, and remarked, 'That's a nice name. We'll call it that. Atom Heart Mother.'"

- http://www.pinkfloyd-co.com/disco/ahm/ahm_album.html

Try to read stuff on this page for a while. Sumthin quite special happens  ;)

Hey, guys, am I the only real Floyd-tripper in this joint ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-30, 17:54:16
Classic/early Hawkwind is a kind of space/psychedelic rock that is captured to perfection on the Space Ritual live set, so that's as good a place to start as any.

Thanks, Jonesey. I'l keep Space Ritual in mind  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:29:41
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
3. Pocket Sun


One of my favourites of the album. Brilliant drum. Refreshing music and it's got b*s. ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:38:50
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:29:41
... and it's got b*s. ;D

And how about you, Paxi, did you check "down" ultimately ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:45:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-12-30, 20:24:43
Mad..............................it clicked!

Isn't it an awesome feeling when that happens?  8)  OK, Amaseffer worked for me pretty quickly, but the principle is valid nevertheless.  Marillion's 'Marbles' and Radiohead's 'OK Computer' took an awful long time to click with me, but somehow seem the better for it now. *horns*

NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 22:20:07
Simone White - Worm Was Wood

A friend of mine send this over to me via MSN. Sounds different from what I normally listen to, but very nice nonetheless.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 23:08:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:08:22
So what's your first impression, Iggy ?

It's an album that grows a lot with several listens  *horns*

The first few times, it can be rather wearisome.

There's some awesome power metal in this one, but it's not hackneyed clichés, like with Dragonforce  8)

Iac, Iggy, hold out until the last piece, Visions Prelude. It's well worth it - whew  *horns*

Tom, Måd, Jonesey, and John, sumthin for you guys  ;)

Here, check up Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker"s review on Amazon.com:

"As much as I love the early Angra albums, Rebirth is the album I'm most likely to wear out from repeated listens. Rebirth comes across as a more polished, more mature version of the band's debut album Angels Cry. All of the elements that made that album a classic are present here, from the high-speed guitars to the prominent keyboards to the fantastic melodies to Angra's signature Brazilian musical elements. On top of that, the band finally has a vocalist who doesn't have to rely exclusively on high notes. Edu Falaschi is a major talent, and his powerful soaring voice is no doubt a welcome change for those who were put off by Andre Matos's high-pitched style (which to be honest I never minded).

This album is so powerful and so melodic that it took all of 30 seconds of the first song (after the brief instrumental intro) to have me totally sold. Very few power metal albums leave me breathless like Rebirth did, and six years later it still has every bit as much an impact. Aside from that throwaway intro track, there isn't a weak moment on the whole album. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Every single song is strong."


NP  Angra:  Rebirth


You don't need to tell me about this one. AHM, Meddle, Dark Side Of The Moon (both live and studio) - I must'v heard each of'm over 1000 times - literally, guys. They were icons of my youth  *horns*

"The title 'Atom Heart Mother' was found when Ron Geesin pointed to a copy of a newspaper and suggested to the band that he would find a title in it. Roger saw an article about an operation that had been done on a mother to provide her with an atomic powered pacemaker, and remarked, 'That's a nice name. We'll call it that. Atom Heart Mother.'"

- http://www.pinkfloyd-co.com/disco/ahm/ahm_album.html

Try to read stuff on this page for a while. Sumthin quite special happens  ;)

Hey, guys, am I the only real Floyd-tripper in this joint ?


Thanks, Jonesey. I'l keep Space Ritual in mind  :)

Nicky.

Nicky funnily enough it reminded me of Dragon Force.   ;D

I quite liked it and expect it to grow on me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:20:14
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:25:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:20:14
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion.

Come on man, everybody knows Dream Theater is crap. ;D

NP: Marillion - Happiness Is The Road, Vol. 1: Essence
4. Wrapped Up In Time

8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:30:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:20:14
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-12-31, 11:25:11
Come on man, everybody knows Dream Theater is crap. ;D

CRAP = Chaos Rockin' And Progressive  *horns*


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Man, this is worse than heroin  :-[

These Swedes  ::)  my heroine  :)


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 23:08:42
Nicky funnily

:-* Iggy

Quote
... enough it reminded me of DragonForce.   ;D

Except that DragonForce don't have this ... hm, whatsitcalled ... yeah, this progressive thingy  ::)

Quote
I quite liked it and expect it to grow on me.

Great, Iggy !  These guys sure can cut it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-31, 12:02:40
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 13:09:12
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-31, 12:02:40
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

Wasn't he in the Bee-Gees?  ;D

NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2008-12-31, 14:00:02
Martin Orford - The Old Road.

This is Martin Orford's latest solo album and sadly, probably his last since he is bowing out of music due to his disillusionment with the business.

This is top of my list of albums released in 2008, currently keeping everything else off my CD player. Great music and lyrics and a guest list that's like a who's-who of prog (John Mitchell, Nick D 'Virgillo, Gary Chandler, Steve Thorne, John Wetton).

Andy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-12-31, 15:19:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 13:09:12
Wasn't he in the Bee-Gees?  ;D
Don't let him ever read that  ;).

Genesis - Selling England By The Pound

np: Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-12-31, 19:47:16
Kate Bush - This Woman's Work (Vol 1)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-01, 03:41:08
Ayreon Timeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-01-01, 12:15:51
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 21:29:41
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
3. Pocket Sun


One of my favourites of the album. Brilliant drum. Refreshing music and it's got b*s. ;D


-Paco

And it is one of Mike Portnoy's albums of the year !!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-01, 13:57:19
Yes that's true!

Come on Nicky! Have you already listened to it ten times?
It rocks!! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 14:26:42
I'l purchase it some time - but there's no rush here.


Played:


E.L.O.:  A New World Record

Great, a real classic  *horns* 


Radiohead:  Kid A

Interesting, I'l have to give it some more runs .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-01, 17:45:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 14:26:42
I'l purchase it some time - but there's no rush here.

Tsk tsk tsk ;)


NP:
Genesis - The Battle Of Epping Forest
On Morow.com, the Progressive Rock Radio.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 19:42:31
NP  Frost*:  Milliontown

It's a new year after all .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-01, 19:55:12
Magnum - Rock Art.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-01, 20:14:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 19:42:31
NP  Frost*:  Milliontown

It's a new year after all .....  ;)

Nicky.

Well, play the NEW album then!
I think you will like the new one better!

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 21:47:16
NP  A.C.T:  Silence

Much more my thing  *horns*

So much melody, beautiful harmonies, humor, quirks, surprises, political consciousness, excellent musicianship, Herman Saming sings exuberantly, and you can barely hear that he's not native English, and with Thomas Lejon on the drums, you can't go wrong.

One of my fave bands !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-01, 22:22:51
Ephrat - No One's Words

Track: [01] The Show  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-01, 22:25:11
NP: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
8. Toys

So much melody, beautiful harmonies, humor, quirks, surprises, political consciousness, excellent musicianship, Declan Burke sings exuberantly, and you can hear that he's native English, and with Andy Edwards on the drums, you can't go wrong.


;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 22:36:25
 ;D Paxi.

Melody is what I miss most on Milliontown. Somehow it doesnt grip me  :(

Honestly, I can't either see how a guy who does Atomic Kitten stuff all of a sudden should be able to approach e.g. Arena.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-01, 23:09:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-01, 22:36:25
Honestly, I can't either see how a guy who does Atomic Kitten stuff all of a sudden should be able to approach e.g. Arena.

Yeah, you need an open mind to be able to see that...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-02, 10:17:31
... or an open brain  ;D

NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Yeah, goin even deeper .....  :D  ;)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-02, 10:43:55
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

2. Smoke and Mirrors  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 13:14:52
Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Tomorrow Belongs to Me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-02, 13:34:49
UFO - Phenomenon

What a great album  *horns* A 35 years old gem. I'm glad I decided to try this band a few weeks ago  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-02, 16:10:55
NP: H - Ice Cream Genius

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 16:23:21
Hawkwind - In Search of Space.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-02, 17:55:07
Pallas - The Sentinel
Pendragon - The Jewel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-02, 18:55:59
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 19:32:02
Kaipa - Angling Feelings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-02, 19:33:33
NP: A phenomenal time-lapse video which shows the rise and set of sun, moon and stars accompanied by some beautiful music.

Watch it here: http://www.vimeo.com/1250929

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-02, 19:41:18
Very beautiful Tom! :)
Makes me feeling very peaceful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:14:37
Steve Vai - Fire Garden.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:45:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:14:37
Steve Vai - Fire Garden.

Nicky will be pleased. Is that why you're listening to it? ;D


NP:
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One
4. Ten Years


Nice.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:57:44
Unitopia - The Garden

Track: [02] The Garden

Twenty-two and a half minutes of delight.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 00:01:51
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:45:55
Nicky will be pleased.

Sh*t!  Do I lose points for that?  ;) ;D ;)

NP: Thin Lizzy - Renegade.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 00:04:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 00:01:51
Sh*t!  Do I lose points for that?  ;) ;D ;)

Yes, and your face. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 02:15:03
Pendragon - Pure

Track: Comatose

How lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-01-03, 10:26:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 00:01:51
NP: Thin Lizzy - Renegade.

Great album  *horns*

NP Scorpions - Love At First Sting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 10:40:11
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [01] A New Beginning

*horns* *horns* *horns*

One of the great highlights of last year.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 11:11:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 10:40:11
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [01] A New Beginning

*horns* *horns* *horns*

One of the great highlights of last year.  8)

Yeah, it's quite good innit? :)
*horns*

NP:
Brighteye Brison - Believers & Deceivers
1. Pointless Living

8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 13:01:54
Hey, Paxi, you're beginin to move in a heavier direction. If you need some inspiration, you can check up my LP, e.g. Steve Vai  ;)


NP  A.C.T:  Consequences (on Silence)

Man, what a gripping suite  *horns*

Now gotta figure what it's about

Hey, guys, is it only Paxi and me who are enthusiastic about A.C.T. If so, how about gettin your asses movin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 13:23:13
Yeah! A.C.T is really cool!
One of my favourites!
And if you like Seventh Wonder, you might like A.C.T as well, since I think they sound somewhat alike sometimes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-03, 13:58:38
Ghost Circus - Across The Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 14:06:36
Bill Nelson - What Now, What Next?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 14:24:00
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 13:23:13
And if you like Seventh Wonder, you might like A.C.T as well, since I think they sound somewhat alike sometimes.

Right, Paxi. And while we're at it, I'd also like to name Circus Maximus, Queen, Supertramp and Fleetwood Mac as groups that A.C.T remind me of, altho A.C.T of course are a lot more prog than Fleetwood, but it's sorta the pixie thingy.

A.C.T have placed themselves ingeniously and neatly at the border between radio friendly and experimental/progressive. Lyricswise they're very prog  8)

They got a better chance than most other prog groups to break thru. Hopefully their next album .....


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 00:01:51
Sh*t!  Do I lose points for that?

Hey, what's this for a new year ?   :P


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:14:37
Steve Vai - Fire Garden.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-01-02, 23:45:55
Nicky will be pleased.

Betcha. Fire Garden is a masterpiece  *horns*  There's something for all roomies on it, I'd say  ;)

Hey, guys, are we serious here or what ?  Steve Vai is far more than a guitar acrobat, he's a great composer, lyricist, versatile guitar player, keyboards wizard - and on top of it, vegetarian  *horns*


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Need I say more ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 14:51:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 14:24:00
and on top of it, vegetarian  *horns*

For those about to brocolli, we salute you? ;)

NP Sieges Even - Steps.  Suitably carnivorous, one hopes! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:08:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-03, 14:51:11
brocolli

Hey, Jonesey, did you say you were English ?  :o

The correct spelling is broccoli. Now, had you been veggie, you would'v known at least that  :-[

Just goes to show that veggies are brighter than carnies - thus, Sieges Uneven !


NP  Scar Symmetry: Pitch Black Progress

I did !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:19:49
I love meat.
Broccoli is cool though. Especially with cheese over it! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:30:02
Thought that I was reading the now eating/drinking thread  ;) ;D

Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:34:54
Some live album of a Polish band i not supposed to have.  ::)  :-\

It's still good though.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:37:15
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:19:49
I love meat.

How about if you had to kill and slit up the cows and pigs yourself, Paxi ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 00:09:06
If that's what I need to survive, I certainly would. I have a pocket knife! ;D
But I certainly have respect for people who don't want to eat meat because of their conscience.
Most of the time, the problem is that the other way round there's not that much empathy.

But I love you Nicky! :-*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-04, 12:07:51
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 13:07:50
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 00:09:06
Most of the time, the problem is that the other way round there's not that much empathy.

"Tolerance" may have been a better word to use here than "empathy", or, Paxi ?

My attitude is that if killing animals and eating them is an integrated part of a culture, like for the Lapps and Greenlanders, and for hunters who do it respectfully, then I can respect it.

However, most people in our parts of the world more and more push the killing aspect from them, and thus have to live with a growing conflict. It's obvious that meateating is unnecessary, and as I mentioned earlier, there's probably no other human habit as destructive to the biosphere as meateating.

Once one has quit it for good, it becomes as alien as smoking, heroin shooting, and the like. However, longstanding vegetarians usually settle down to realising that meateating is deeply entrenched in our civilisation, so it's something we have to live with, for a while iac.


NP  Nothing, in fact I havent played any music yet today  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-04, 13:40:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-04, 12:07:51
Neal Morse - Lifeline

Hehe,

Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 13:56:57
NP  Eddie Vedder on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=261133574

Beautiful  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:41:12
NP Sieges Even - The art of navigating by the stars.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:53:38
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Track: [09] Wonderland

How lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 18:11:41
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:41:12
NP Sieges Even - The art of navigating by the stars.

That's wonderful music, aint it, Iggy ?   *horns*


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Simply can't get too much of it  *horns*

So now I'm awaiting the moment when another roomie is struck by the grandeur of this music  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-04, 18:14:30
It Bites - The Tall Ships

3. Playground
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-04, 20:05:46
Delain - Lucidity

Track: [01] Sever

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 21:45:49
NP  Royal Hunt at MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=85239743

Quite nice, and somewhat prog. I'v never listened to this band before, altho they're quite popular in Denmark. Their leader André Andersen "is a mix of Danish and Georgian Royal blood and is a musical genius who can virtually play any instrument, compose, write lyrics and produce all at the same time."

What's gripped me most initially is that the guitarist Marcus Jidell (Swedish) delivers some terrific solos  *horns*   so, Tom  ;)

Anyone else into this group ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 21:49:37
DC Cooper was a singer for that band right?
He did a great job on Amaran's Plight! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 22:06:23
I'm listening to:

Il Bacio Della Medusa - Discesa Agl'Inferi D'Un Giovane Amante
12. Epilogo: Conclusione Della Discesa Agl'Inferi D'Un Giovane Amante

The album was very nice. :)
And the last few seconds sounded like a direct copy of Dream Theater's Space-Dye Vest. ???


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 22:15:10
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 21:49:37
DC Cooper was a singer for that band right?

Right, Paxi. He was with them 1994-98, sang on the albums Moving Target (1995), Far Away (1995), 1996 (1997), Paradox (1997), and Closing the Chapter (1998).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.C._Cooper

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_hunt

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-04, 22:44:36
Opeth - Damnation

Track: [08] Weakness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 22:45:09
Well, now listening to:

The Dark Side Of The Moon (8) Indeed!)
5. The Great Gig In The Sky

The 'singing' scares me a bit. :-[

;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:02:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-03, 13:01:54
Hey, guys, is it only Paxi and me who are enthusiastic about A.C.T. If so, how about gettin your asses movin  ;)

You and Paco woke me up...I listened to some A.C.T (without the extra dot, mind you Nicky! ;)) on Youtube and on MySpace and I can't believe I missed these guys! Gotta have 'Silence' asap!

NP: Abigail's Ghost - Close

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:13:22
Whohoho! You're in for a real treat! :)
Get "Last Epic" too. It's just slightly better than "Silence" in my book! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:19:26
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 22:45:09
The Great Gig In The Sky

The 'singing' scares me a bit. :-[

From Songfacts:  "This is one of a few Pink Floyd songs to use a female vocal. They wanted a girl to scream on it like she was having an orgasm. Their engineer, Alan Parsons, brought in a singer he knew named Clare Torry. They had to specifically tell her not to form words. On the Dark Side Of The Moon DVD you can see the band along with engineer Alan Parsons just watching her in amazement as she nails it in one take."

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2665

The video on Songfacts is an excerpt from Delicate Sound Of Thunder. It's Rachel Fury doing the scat singing.

Now Tom, there might be something here that I have to explain to you .....  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:02:14
I can't believe I missed these guys! Gotta have 'Silence' asap!

:) Tom. You're sure in for a treat  *horns*


Quote
... without the extra dot, mind you Nicky! ;) ...

Are you kiddin me, Tom ?  It's the end of a sentence  ::)

But then again, my period should'v been a question mark  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:25:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:19:26
From Songfacts:  "This is one of a few Pink Floyd songs to use a female vocal. They wanted a girl to scream on it like she was having an orgasm. Their engineer, Alan Parsons, brought in a singer he knew named Clare Torry. They had to specifically tell her not to form words. On the Dark Side Of The Moon DVD you can see the band along with engineer Alan Parsons just watching her in amazement as she nails it in one take."

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2665


Yeah Nickster, I read that too. But that's never confirmed. In fact, I read somewhere else that they told the singer to think about depressing things.
That's quite a contrast don't you think? ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:38:40
Whatever, it's a good story, Paxi  ;D

And for a Calvinist like you, a female orgasm is supposed to be depressing  :P

And who cares; it's one of the greatest moments in rock history  *horns*

And a woman, on top of it !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:42:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:38:40
And a woman, on top of it !

***Don't try to make any funny comments Tom. Don't try to make any funny comments Tom. Don't try to make any funny comments Tom. Don't......***

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:48:42
I also withheld embellishment, in respect of Bella  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 10:08:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:38:40
a female orgasm is supposed to be depressing  :P

I can't comment, as I've never had one ;)

NP: Supertramp - Some Things Never Change.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 13:37:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 10:08:07
I can't comment, as I've never had one ;)

I have scissors and drill, so I can help you out with that, Jonesey  ;D


NP  Savatage:  The Wake Of Magellan

Havent played it much yet, but now it's beginin to take hold .....

Anyone else into Savatage ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:01:41
Savatage... Savatage... Aren't those the guys who also did Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas albums?
Those were really nice! ;D


Today I played:
A.C.T - Silence
A.C.T - Last Epic
Arena - Contagium

Last Epic + Contagium is exactly how much time it takes from Utrecht to Amersfoort by train. :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:05:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 13:37:55
I have scissors and drill, so I can help you out with that, Jonesey  ;D

Typical.  The first time I've pulled in over 10 years and it's a bl**dy veggie!  ;) ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 13:37:55
Anyone else into Savatage ?

A little, although to me they're one of the zillions of bands out there that are certainly good but not top-of-the-pile.  Magellan's one of those I own, though, and I do like it.


NP: The Who - A Quick One.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:11:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:01:41
Last Epic + Contagium is exactly how much time it takes from Utrecht to Amersfoort by train. :)

Does it always take that long or did you have the usual delays? ;)

NP: Tool - Lateralus *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 15:11:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:11:16
Does it always take that long or did you have the usual delays? ;)

Uhmm... I made a mistake...

When I said "Utrecht" I meant my "school in Utrecht" and when I meant "Amersfoort" I meant "my house".
From Utrecht station to Amersfoort station it's barely 15 minutes, twenty minutes max.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 15:20:58
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 15:11:21
Uhmm... I made a mistake...

When I said "Utrecht" I meant my "school in Utrecht" and when I meant "Amersfoort" I meant "my house".
From Utrecht station to Amersfoort station it's barely 15 minutes, twenty minutes max.

Yeah that seems more like it. I remember travelling from Rotterdam to Amersfoort last september with a stop-over in Utrecht and from there it only took about 15 minutes. But yeah, you never know exactly what you're up to when travelling by train... ;)

Anyway.......

NP: Arena - Edits - Empire Of A Thousand Days (Instrumental)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-01-05, 16:16:42
Sentimental, Porcupine Tree
Great song.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 16:39:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:05:17
... bl**dy veggie!

;D Jonesey. Quite an oxymoron  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:11:16
Does it always take that long or did you have the usual delays? ;)

When I travel thru The Netherlands by train, it's a continuous scramble of border officials:  German-Dutch-Belgian-French or vice-versa. The least the marshies could do for us travelers was to stop the train and serve a solid (veggie) meal so that we had some experience of being in marshland  ;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:01:41
Savatage... Savatage... Aren't those the guys who also did Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas albums?
Those were really nice! ;D

Jon Oliva's in TSO, but it's a very different kettle of broccoli from Savatage, Paxi.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 16:46:39
Hmmm broccoli... with cheese...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:00:13
The cheese is for you, Paxi. 1 kg of it gets stuffed down your throat ala Bupsie's foie gras treatment.

The broccoli is for me  :)


NP  The sound of somebody coughing up cheese (in my imagination)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:11:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:11:16
NP: Tool - Lateralus *horns*

Yup, that's definitely top-of-the-pile  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:15:21
Since I ordered it because of you guys, does that also mean that you're gonna pay for it? :P

Silence .......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:47:41
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Holographic Universe

Admittedly very heavy, and some mf of a pounding drummer !  My friends have told me / complained about that, and I can see their point. However, it seems to me that there's an extraordinary depth to this album, which I can only hint at presently.

Pitch Black Progress is clearly the one to start with  ;)

These guys are highly original, and for anyone who can tackle very heavy stuff with growl, their albums are very special treats  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:47:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:00:13
The cheese is for you, Paxi. 1 kg of it gets stuffed down your throat ala Bupsie's foie gras treatment.

The broccoli is for me  :)

Alright then, If I can get the cheese!

Hmmm cheese.... without broccoli...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:50:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 17:47:41
...My friends...

No kidding? :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 18:56:44
Imaginary Friends, getting their act together  ;D


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-01-04, 23:13:22
Whohoho!

Paxi, how exactly do you pronounce that ?   :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 19:15:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 18:56:44
Imaginary Friends, getting their act together  ;D
Hehehe good one! ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 18:56:44
Paxi, how exactly do you pronounce that ?   :D
Like Tigger does.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-05, 20:22:40
Dark Suns - Grave Human Genuine

Track: [01] Stampede
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-01-05, 21:06:00
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

7. Broken

Love this album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-01-05, 22:22:30
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-01-05, 21:06:00
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

7. Broken

Love this album  *horns*

It was one of my favourite buys last year and Shadow Gallery were probably my fav band discovered last year.

Sieges Even -  Paramount just finished
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 22:32:15
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
3. Have A Cigar

Yeah, I really dig this! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-05, 22:58:38
Robbie Williams - Swing When You're Winning

Track: [01] I Will Talk And Hollywood Will Listen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:12:26
Saga - The security of illusion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:25:41
NP  Ritual on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=103882442

I got there by rummaging thru Amazon.com's "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" of A.C.T's Silence, and I remembered that Paxi was enthusing about the Hemulic thingy (adds to the nightmare effect)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:46:22
Spock's Beard - The Beard is Out There.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 10:29:11
NP  Guy Manning on MySpace

Real nice ..... *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 11:28:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-25, 21:02:40
And Hanin, I don't know Moon Safari. What are they like ?

i'm sorry Nick if i'am too late to answer it  :-[
Moon safari's song is reminiscent me to Yes with more vocal act. Good harmony in vocal, with nice keyboard line.
There is no Metal sound, all of their stuff is just nice and sweet.
You can imagine a backstreet boys or westlife that try to act progrock  ;D 
I feel their music is fine to accompany us in reading a novel or even a 'harder' book.

NP : Frost# : Black Light Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:00:47
NP  Guy Manning:  The Last Psalm  (on repeat)

From http://www.guymanning.com/Sampler.html

Very special mood  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-05, 22:32:15
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
3. Have A Cigar

Guys, also try out Queensrÿche's fabulous cover of this song on www.myspace.com/queensryche .

Not as edgy as Floyd's version, but a catchy radio-friendly version with Geoff's terrific voice burning thru  8)

From Wiki - Roy Harper:  "Harper is also known for his guest lead vocals on Pink Floyd's song Have A Cigar."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:55:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:00:47
Guys, also try out Queensrÿche's fabulous cover of this song on www.myspace.com/queensryche .
Not as edgy as Floyd's version, but a catchy radio-friendly version with Geoff's terrific voice burning thru  8)

Also pretty groovy is their version of 'Welcome to the Machine' on the 'Take Cover' album.  Whilst on the subject of Floyd covers, I'm much enthused with Les Claypool's efforts, especially the 'Live Frogs Set 2' CD, which is 'Animals' played in it's entirety *horns*  But best of all must be that excerpt from 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' that Riverside have merged seamlessly with 'Back to the River' - takes my breath away every time! 8)

NP: Ozric Tentacles - Erpsongs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:56:52
NP  Queensrÿche on MySpace  *horns*

There's quite a Floydian mood on Silent Lucidity  8)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:55:20
Also pretty groovy is their version of 'Welcome to the Machine' on the 'Take Cover' album.

That's actually what I was thinking of. I don't know how I could confuse Machine and Cigar  ???

Probably cause the first sorta segues into the second on Wish  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:26:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:25:41
NP  Ritual on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=103882442

I got there by rummaging thru Amazon.com's "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" of A.C.T's Silence, and I remembered that Paxi was enthusing about the Hemulic thingy (adds to the nightmare effect)  ;D

The Hemulic Voluntary Band is a really nice album, but very different from A.C.T.

Now playing:
Frost* - Milliontown
2. No Me No You

Ahhh yes! 8) I remember hearing this album for the first time in 2006 and I was blown away! It still is good. EIMA is on the same level, but very different!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:42:27
NP  Floyd:  Wish You Were Here

One of'm absolute best  *horns*

and still has tremendous edge, even after these 35 years  :o

Wondering who the "you" is in the title song  ???

Anyone got any proposals ?

Quite a new experience to hear the 1992 remaster. A lot of effects that I hadnt noticed previously (or can't remember), despite innumerable listens (with/out smoke etc.)  ;D

Btw Bupsie, have you ever delved into these Floyd classics ?  You never talk about Floyd  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:47:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:42:27
NP  Floyd:  Wish You Were Here

One of'm absolute best  *horns*

Wondering who the "you" is in the title song  ???

Anyone got any proposals ?

I guess that would be Syd Barett. I think the whole album is about him.


NP:
Frost* - Milliontown
5. Black Light Machine

Ohhhh man, what good is this... ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:52:49
Yeah, Syd was obviously in the picture, particularly from Roger's side. But there seems to be much more in it ......

Puzzling lyrics  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:55:25
Perhaps you can do an album analysis in a new topic?
But don't make it too long ofcourse! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 15:04:11
Yeah, hope you had some great nightmares, Paxi  :o

NP  Nothing, off to buy some chocolate powder .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-06, 15:46:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 14:42:27

Btw Bupsie, have you ever delved into these Floyd classics ?  You never talk about Floyd  ???


Well, I first realized that Pink Floyd existed as a kid with The song Money that I didn't like at all (and still don't). Then I really discovered the band with The Wall -the movie- that impressed me more than it pleased me. I guess it was a bit dark and esoteric for a 17 years old teenager. I didn't dig further, apart from hearing the classic hits (WYWH, SOYCD, ABITW ...) on the radio, until I returned to prog a few years ago. Since this return, I bought Meddle and Wish You Were Here which I don't play very often despite reckognizing their greatness and legendary classics status. I also was offered The Division Bell by a friend last year and I enjoy it despite of its rather mellow nature. To be exhaustive, I also saw the movie More a long time ago but I don't keep much memory of the PF's soundtrack.

All in all, a great band, no doubt, but I came up a few years late to be "part of the process". I surely will shock you and many other Roomies but when I want to listen to a calm and spacey 70's album, I most of the time pick Dire Straits' Communiqué over PF's WYWH. But, hey, what else would you expect from a French ?  ;D

NP UFO - Walk On Water

I guess very few people know this album that saw the return of the greatest years' line-up. Michael Schenker goes for a few outstanding soli there and the new version of Doctor Doctor might well have one of the greatest intros in classic rock history  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 16:14:42
Bupsie, thanks for your extensive reply  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-06, 15:46:15
The song Money that I didn't like at all (and still don't)

The guitar solo kicks ass tho. Give it another run, Bupsie  ;)

Yeah, it's a rather special song with its 7/4 beat. Quite a dig to all money obsessives too.

Funny, I never thought about whether it was good or not. In my mind, it was Floyd, so it just had to be good  ::)

Guess it's the "Allons enfants de la Patrie" thingy:  You don't worry about whether it's good or not, you just sing along and enjoy the ride  ;D


Quote
The Wall -the movie- that impressed me more than it pleased me. I guess it was a bit dark and esoteric for a 17 years old teenager.

Whew, that movie. I was first overwhelmed, then impressed ... and the fourth time, I actually enjoyed it  *horns*

Gotta see it soon again  ;)


Quote
SOYCD, ABITW

You gotta help me out there, Bups (I know, I'm just as bad)  ;)


Quote
the movie More

Yeah, that movie isnt all that great. When I saw it at the time, I was quite gripped by the tragic story and the hoo! ups (or else I wanted to grip them)  ;D

But seeing it thirty years later, I actually quit halfway thru. And the music is not among Floyd's best.


Quote
But, hey, what else would you expect from a French ?  ;D

You're not doing too bad, Bupsie. At least you can listen to something else than Edith Piaf and accordion music  ;D


Quote
NP UFO - Walk On Water

Yeah, I oughtta give this group a run some time .....


NP  Floyd:  Wish You Were Here

Wondering how long it'l take before I can get rid of this one again ............  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-01-06, 19:40:09
Pendragon - Pure  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 19:46:50
OK, managed at last to get Wish off my back (and Walkman), and

NP  Anathema:  A Natural Disaster

Whew, man, never realised before how awesome this album is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Are You There is one heck of a song, and the title song simply swept me totally away !!!

And on top of it, it's a woman  ;D *horns*

Thanks, Tom, for getting me (my) back to this masterpiece   :) 8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-06, 20:16:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-06, 12:55:20
  But best of all must be that excerpt from 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' that Riverside have merged seamlessly with 'Back to the River' - takes my breath away every time! 8)


Funny you say that, Steve. I have that same album you're referring to and indeed, it's breathtaking but i also have a Bootleg recorded live in Den Bosch in 2006 that begins with Shine On and then slowly emerges into Conceiving you.
Now let me tell you folks, that version is simply out of this world. As if you're listening to PF itself.  8) 8) 8)

NP> Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind A Triangle

Thanks to a certain Mr. Jones.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 20:42:01
NP  Anathema:  A Natural Disaster  (on repeat)

Some patient album this is. At the end, you feel like you're floating from space/time directly into heaven  :) :) :)

Thirty years ago, I would'v asked "What did these guys smoke?"  Today, I ask "What did these guys meditate on?"  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-06, 20:43:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 20:42:01
NP  Anathema:  A Natural Disaster  (on repeat)

Some patient album this is. At the end, you feel like you're floating from space/time directly into heaven  :) :) :)

Thirty years ago, I would'v asked "What did these guys smoke?"  Today, I ask "What did these guys meditate on?"  ;D *horns*

Nicky.

A fine piece of art this is.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-06, 21:25:16
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-06, 20:16:21
i also have a Bootleg recorded live in Den Bosch in 2006 that begins with Shine On and then slowly emerges into Conceiving you.
Now let me tell you folks, that version is simply out of this world. As if you're listening to PF itself.  8) 8) 8)

Sounds cool 8)

NP: Marillion - marillion.com *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-07, 11:33:54
Manning - The View From My Window. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 11:51:07
NP : Indukti - no. 11812
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 15:57:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-06, 19:46:50
NP  Anathema:  A Natural Disaster

Thanks, Tom, for getting me (my) back to this masterpiece   :) 8)

Yeah, amazing album, isn't it? Are You There is really one of the most beautiful/emotional songs I ever heard.

I'm actually listening to the song 'Closer' now. Cool vocal-effects and build-up, don't you think?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 18:18:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 15:57:33
Yeah, amazing album, isn't it? Are You There is really one of the most beautiful/emotional songs I ever heard.

*horns*  Tom

Took some time with me, but yeah, for sure !


NP  Anathema:  Alternative 4  (on repeat)

Also a tremendous album   *horns*

I'v added Anathema to my prog pantheon  :)

I'v been wondering why they grip me so  ???

It's probably mainly my Floydian vein, with a big dose of Weltschmerz.

Imagine Meddle-era Floyd, a bit heavier, with some IQ organs, and some Radiohead atmosphere. That would be as close as I can get to describing Anathema by way of other groups I know.

Actually something for most roomies, I'd say  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-01-07, 19:40:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 18:18:35
Actually something for most roomies, I'd say  ;)

For me too? I don't consider myself "most roomies", so...


Today I played:
A.C.T - Imaginary Friends

It's a wonderful album! I need to repeat that to myself, cos they're a bit overshadowed by "Last Epic" and "Silence".
I don't play it that often as those two albums.
But IT IS a fantastic album.
Tomorrow it's time for "Today's Report"!

Now playing...
Nothing...
I love that sound. I can't wait for the next album. I hope they aren't disbanded yet.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 20:13:39
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-01-07, 19:40:27
I don't consider myself "most roomies", so...

How about "Porcupine Tree is something for most roomies, I'd say," Paxi ?

Could that possibly include you?  ;)

Yeah, I know, you want some a*s & b*s. OK, so try this'n:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-mjua8Ohls&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 20:37:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 20:13:39

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-mjua8Ohls&feature=related

Nicky.

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 20:51:45
Riverside - Shine On You Crazy Daimond/Conceiving You

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 20:59:44
Contagious - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:20:02
John Waite - No Brakes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:24:18
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third
3. Apprentice Of The Universe

I like this band a lot. And in March(?) there will be a second album. :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:39:21
Presto Ballet - The Art Of Time Travel

Track: [01] The Mind Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:47:52
Arena - Immortal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:05:52
The Tangent - Not as Good as the Book.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:16:43
NP: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

Anybody know/like them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:21:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:16:43
NP: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

Anybody know/like them?

Tom

Funny thing: The bands' name doesn't ring a bell but i'm sure i've heard the title before.
If only i could remember where?  ??? :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:23:33
IQ - The Wake  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:23:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:16:43
NP: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

Anybody know/like them?

Tom

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:21:49
Funny thing: The bands' name doesn't ring a bell but i'm sure i've heard the title before.
If only i could remember where?  ??? :-[

Seem to be cheap on amazon at the moment.

NP A matter of Life and Death - Guy Manning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:38:17
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Track: [01] Experiments In Mass Appeal

Lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:40:29
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:38:17
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Track: [01] Experiments In Mass Appeal

Lovely.  8)

I know some may consider it heretical but I think I prefer Experiments in Mass Appeal to Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:48:14
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:40:29
I know some may consider it heretical but I think I prefer Experiments in Mass Appeal to Milliontown

I think that me thinks the same. ;D
But still... Black Light Machine has the best guitar solo ever! *horns*

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:51:58
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:40:29
I know some may consider it heretical but I think I prefer Experiments in Mass Appeal to Milliontown

I for one can't really make a decision.
Both are extremely good albums.
Experiments has one plus though: there are more songs on it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:55:30
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:38:17
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Track: [01] Experiments In Mass Appeal

Don't get me wrong, I think EIMA is a great album, but...

After all the hype that surrounded Frost* in the months leading up to the releasedate of EIMA I can't help but to feel a little bit disappointed. Well, disappointed isn't actually the right word, but I can't come up with a better one...

I have to say I massively enjoyed the building up to the releasedate with Jems Frost*-Reports, in which we could hear bits and pieces of songs while they were written/recorded. But I think these reports play a big part in me feeling a little disappointed. Normally, when I hear a new album for the first time the music is all new and fresh but this time around I think I've heard far too much music beforehand, through the Reports.

Does this make any sense?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 23:54:14
NP  Ephrat on MySpace  *horns*

All of a sudden, I thought the line had changed to Eleven  :o

It turns out that some of some of Sum Of Damage Done sounds exactly like Eleven. Now, how can that be  ???

OK, Daniel Gildenlöw, who contributed, has some of that strangeness. But there must be more to it .....

And how come you guys totally ignore Eleven ?  You're really missin somethin, tellya  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:06:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-07, 23:54:14
And how come you guys totally ignore Eleven ?  You're really missin somethin, tellya  ;)

Maybe you can tell me something about them? ;)

NP: Dark Suns - Flies In Amber

Keywords here are: Progressive, Doom, Pain Of Salvation-like clean vocals, growling, great! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:30:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:06:59
Maybe you can tell me something about them? ;)

Hm, difficult, they're very special  ::)

If you'v heard Chris Cornell's Euphoria Morning, you're basically hearing Eleven with Chris' fabulous singing, cause Eleven's Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider are in the mix, and they worked very closely with Chris.

Else, Queens Of The Stone Age are the band I know that come closest. That's not so surprising, as Alain has been contributing a lot to Queens' music. However, Eleven are more indie and melodic.

That's probably the closest I can get, Tom  :)

Here, found'm on MySpace:  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=15962707

Sadly, Natasha died recently. I wrote about it earlier.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:34:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:30:50
Hm, difficult, they're very special  ::)

If you'v heard Chris Cornell's Euphoria Morning, you're basically hearing Eleven with Chris' fabulous singing, cause Eleven's Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider are in the mix, and they worked very closely with Chris.

Else, Queens Of The Stone Age are the band I know that come closest. That's not so surprising, as Alain has been contributing a lot to Queens' music. However, Eleven are more indie and melodic.

That's probably the closest I can get, Tom  :)

Here, found'm on MySpace:  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=15962707

Sadly, Natasha died recently. I wrote about it earlier.

Nicky.

Thanks Nicky, I will check Eleven out tomorrow, because you got me interested! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:39:31
And I'l check out Dark Suns, cause you got me interested  :)

So we both got some homework to do  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:42:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-08, 00:39:31
And I'l check out Dark Suns, cause you got me interested in'm  :)

So we both got some homework to do  ;D

Nicky.

Maybe this is a nice starting point: http://www.myspace.com/dunklesonnen

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-08, 10:43:03
NP UFO - Force It

I am still on my trip to UFO's back catalogue. The great thing with the remastered editions from EMI that I pursue is that each one contains an extensive booklet telling the story of the band at the moment of the recording. And considering the characters in the band, there are a lot of stories to tell ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-08, 16:19:05
Sieges Even - Paramount.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:16:01
Marillion - marillion.co.uk *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:29:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:16:01
Marillion - marillion.co.uk *horns*

What's that?

And you seem to like the Steve Hogarth albums very much.
Please tell me, which one should I absolutely listen to?
I already know Season's End, Anoraknophobia, Marbles and Happiness Is The Road.
And please say something different than Brave, I already know I have to buy that one. :P


I'm now listening to A.C.T - Today's Report
6. Welcome


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-08, 18:12:08
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:29:57
And you seem to like the Steve Hogarth albums very much.
Please tell me, which one should I absolutely listen to?
I already know Season's End, Anoraknophobia, Marbles and Happiness Is The Road.
And please say something different than Brave, I already know I have to buy that one. :P
-Paco

Although the question is not aimed to me but to Mr "living rock encyclopedia" Jones, I can strongly recommend Holidays in Eden (be sure to get the two cd's edition), IMHO unfairly criticized for being too poppy. Knowing that you like Kino and new It Bites, songs like Cover My Eyes or No One Can should please you  ;)

This Strange Engine is a good pick too with melancholic songs like Estonia or One Fine Day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Moonloop on Thu, 2009-01-08, 18:16:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-08, 10:43:03
NP UFO - Force It

I am still on my trip to UFO's back catalogue. The great thing with the remastered editions from EMI that I pursue is that each one contains an extensive booklet telling the story of the band at the moment of the recording. And considering the characters in the band, there are a lot of stories to tell ...

Ah...I'm looking forward to getting these but waiting for them to fall in price a bit. The next 3 are currently up for pre-order at £7.99 at CDWOW which is more reasonable price. Class band, class albums too  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 18:35:48
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-08, 18:12:08
Knowing that you like Kino and new It Bites...

Not only new It Bites. I even think I prefer "Once Around The World" to "The Tall Ships". ;)

About Marillion: I think I might end up buying the whole discography in the end...
I'm halfway already. :P
But Holidays In Eden is on my list now! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-08, 20:45:15
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Track: [01] Shine On You Crazy Diamond prts I-V

*horns* , multiplied by PI.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 21:47:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-07, 22:55:30
Don't get me wrong, I think EIMA is a great album, but...

After all the hype that surrounded Frost* in the months leading up to the releasedate of EIMA I can't help but to feel a little bit disappointed. Well, disappointed isn't actually the right word, but I can't come up with a better one...

I have to say I massively enjoyed the building up to the releasedate with Jems Frost*-Reports, in which we could hear bits and pieces of songs while they were written/recorded. But I think these reports play a big part in me feeling a little disappointed. Normally, when I hear a new album for the first time the music is all new and fresh but this time around I think I've heard far too much music beforehand, through the Reports.

Does this make any sense?

Tom

So...Anyone got anything to say? ;)

NP: Marillion - Beaujolais Day

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 21:59:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 21:47:51
So...Anyone got anything to say? ;)

Yes. You are totally nuts! ;D

But seriously, I can say that I fully understand it. There were bits of songs in his reports that were absolutely wonderful. But it turned out that those bits were the best parts of the songs. Things like keysolos and instrumental passages.
I mean, it's cool to hear that in the process, but the "less cool" bits were carefully hided at first.
I think that's part of the marketing idea as well...
For me the same was with Milliontown. Black Light Machine came as a free download and was like a teaser. It turned out to be my favourite on the album. The rest of the songs didn't reach the pure brilliancy of that song.
In that way the rest of the album came as a "disappointment".
Still, in my case, the rest of the album is also super mighty fine. But Black Light Machine was just even better than that! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-08, 22:08:43
IQ Tour CD's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-08, 22:12:00
Pink Floyd - The Wall

Track: [Disc II # 01] Hey You

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-08, 22:59:08
Unholy wars From rebirth by Angra my favourite track on the Album (Nicky)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 00:58:35
Carptree - Man Made Machine.

As I think I've mentioned on here before, this CD has never completely clicked for me.  However, one track ('In the Centre of an Empty Space') is so bl**dy good that I don't care about the rest! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 01:01:47
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:29:57
What's that?

A real bargain: http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/bonus.htm

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-01-08, 17:29:57
And you seem to like the Steve Hogarth albums very much.
Please tell me, which one should I absolutely listen to?

What Mr 'Living IQ Fan' Bupie said is as good a recommendation as any ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-09, 10:08:25
Quote from: Moonloop on Thu, 2009-01-08, 18:16:59
Ah...I'm looking forward to getting these but waiting for them to fall in price a bit. The next 3 are currently up for pre-order at £7.99 at CDWOW which is more reasonable price. Class band, class albums too  8)

We have a website in France called PriceMinister where you can find all kind of music at a very reasonable price if you don't mind buying used cd's.

Two months ago, I only had a 30 years bad souvenir of a single try at this band's music (No Place To Run album). Now I'm having a lot of fun discovering their back catalogue. It reminds me of what happened to me with Dream Theater a few years ago (although DT's discography is probably more complex and diverse). Phil Mogg is one of the finest singers in classic rock history and Michael Schenker, well, his guitar speaks for him  *horns*

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-08, 21:47:51
NP: Marillion - Beaujolais Day

Tom

Where is the song taken from ? The title seems more Fish's Marillion that H's Marillion orientated  :)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 01:01:47
What Mr 'Living IQ Fan' Bupie said is as good a recommendation as any ;)

;)

NP - Nothing actually but I miss music  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 10:25:02
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-09, 10:08:25
Where is the song taken from ? The title seems more Fish's Marillion that H's Marillion orientated  :)

Indeed.  It's a 'Clutching at Straws' era track - can be found on the bonus disc of that album.

NP: Fish - Uncle Fish & the Crypt-Creepers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 14:39:40
RPWL - God Has Failed.

Possibly the most Floyd-sounding RPWL release, but damned good.  Depending on my mood, this one can be my RPWL favourite *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-09, 17:31:51
Threshold - Surface To Air (New Version)

Nice song. Don't get me wrong, I REALLY like Damian's vocals, but to me Mac was much better for Threshold. :'(


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 18:20:19
Ayreon - 01011001.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 18:32:50
Today I listened to some Eleven on their MySpace. Sounds good! :) It's very 'American'-sounding, if you know what I mean. If not, too bad, 'cause I'm not gonna explain it! :P But I dig it. I like to get away from prog once in a while, and this band is a very good alternative when I'm in a non-prog-mood!

Nicky, did you do your homework as well? Did you give Dark Suns a listen? ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-09, 19:48:30
Frost* - Pocket Sun (Instrumental)


*horns* Oh yeah!! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-09, 20:02:05
Asia - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 20:27:50
The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 20:53:53
NP: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

I can listen to this album 100 times in a row without getting bored...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-09, 21:16:56
IQ - Corners
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-01-09, 21:29:18
Pendragon, The Freak Show *horns* This is my favourite song of the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-09, 21:50:08
Spock's Beard - The Slow Crash Landing Man

A very beautiful song.
No Neal in sight, and still a jewel of an album! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-09, 22:21:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 20:53:53
NP: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

I can listen to this album 100 times in a row without getting bored...

Tom

I can definitely agree with that, Tom.  8)

NP> Peter Gabriel - Digging In The Dirt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-09, 22:38:21
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Track: [01] Nightwalker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 23:15:18
NP: Karnivool - Lifelike

Great Australian band! *horns*

Check out http://www.myspace.com/karnivool if you're interested!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-09, 23:21:13
Marillion - Anoraknophobia. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 10:51:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 23:15:18
NP: Karnivool - Lifelike

Great Australian band! *horns*

I know, Tom. I'm also bound to get their stuff asap  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-09, 18:32:50
Nicky, did you do your homework as well? Did you give Dark Suns a listen? ;)


A bit ... but only a bit  ;)

I noticed that they're from Leipzig. I actually lived just outside of Leipzig for a year when I was 12-13. My piano teacher wanted me to study at the conservatory in Leipzig - yaknow, Leipzig with Bach and all that. Yup, I was that talented, guys. Those were the days, carefree - like Paxi  ;D

Have you tried Disillusion, Tom, another band from Leipzig ?  They're real good, their lyrics and singing too. I have Back to Times of Splendor by them - great album  *horns*

Yeah, I spent the past two days preparing a job application for a language school. I wanted to make it as good as possible, and to my mind it has turned out  *horns*

I'v mowed the lawns that I gotta in this life (stick to clipping bushes now)  :D

Let's see. Denmark is a very normed country; they don't like long-haired guys like me (or Måd). (Of course, Paxi will now say "How about cuttin it then?" Well, yaknow the story about Samson?)  ;)



Quote
Today I listened to some Eleven on their MySpace. Sounds good! :)

Nice, Tommy. I got all their five albums - all fine  8)

Guess Howling Book would be the place to start.

God only knows whether they'l make any more, now that Natasha is on the other side. They have nuff stuff, but  :'(


Quote
It's very 'American'-sounding, if you know what I mean. If not, too bad, 'cause I'm not gonna explain it! :P

Right, Tom. There's a lot of anti-yankee spirit here in the Room. The limeys (and their Dutch cohorts) are now tryin to take over the States with prog imperialism  :o ;D


NP  Chris Cornell

This guy sings like  :) 8) :-* :'( *horns* ;)

A very melodic album  :)

There's a great cover of Billie Jean.

Prefer the strangeness of Euphoria tho. Hey Alain, where did you get lost ?   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 13:25:24
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 13:56:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 10:51:14
Right, Tom. There's a lot of anti-yankee spirit here in the Room. The limeys (and their Dutch cohorts) are now tryin to take over the States with prog imperialism  :o ;D

Nicky, I hope you're not referring to me, because there are quite a lot American bands I like.
- Amaran's Plight
- Dream Theater
- The Jelly Jam
- Frank Klepacki
- Liquid Tension Experiment
- Neal Morse
- OSI
- Spock's Beard

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-10, 14:15:43
Just played Gazpacho - Night.

np: Steve Lukather - Lukather

track: Fall Into Velvet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 14:43:32
Marillion - Marbles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 15:32:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 13:56:02
Nicky, I hope you're not referring to me, because there are quite a lot American bands I like.

But compared to the number of British and Scandinavian bands .....

And you're more likely to try out a British or Scandinavian band.

E.g. Eleven and Chris Cornell are close to your faves, but as they're American  >:( :( ::) ??? :-X :-\ :-[ ;)

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 15:39:13
I remember listening to Chris Cornell a long time ago, but to me it sounded like pop music... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 15:49:25
It's melodic, alright, but there's a forthrightness and grunginess to CC that keeps him apart from pop. Don't forget, he was the mastermind of Soundgarden, altho his singing was drowned in the other guys' din  :(

Euphoria Morning is a masterpiece. There's hardly any other rock album that so delicately moves thru so many different emotions and moods  8)

Carry On is a fine album too, I'm beginning to realise .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 16:26:51
You know... I've really tried it. I've spend some time at his MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/chriscornell) for the last couple of minutes. But, I'm very sorry, I fail to see why I should like it...
And to be honest, I can't even see why you like it... you were the metal kind of guy?

Oh yes, I said "Pop" and you say "it's melodic, alright...". It's not that I don't like melodic, because I think music HAS TO BE melodic. Prog is melodic too most of the time. That's why I like it.
And at times, I also like some music that isn't melodic. So that's not an issue at all.

And no, I don't think they sound like anything I should like. There's no Arena, no Dream Theater. The only thing that comes close, is Ten. And we had that one already right? ;D
I just don't find anything spectacular in Chris Cornell's music. Or Audioslave's. That's it.

And again, that has got NOTHING to do with them being American. I can't believe you even said that. It makes no sense and is completely ridiculous.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 18:07:40
Dream Theater - Live at the Marquee.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:27:39
IQ - Frequency (track from the tour cd, looking forward to the new album with the same name 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:37:43
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:27:39
IQ - Frequency (track from the tour cd, looking forward to the new album with the same name 8)

Ah yes indeed! I think I'll put that one on my "to buy list" straight away!

NP:
Frank Klepacki - Machines Collide

Has a "C&C: Red Alert" feel to it with a little bit of "Emperor: Battle For Dune" flavour.
I hope he's doing a new solo album soon. 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:41:28
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 16:26:51
You know... I've really tried it. I've spend some time at his MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/chriscornell) for the last couple of minutes.

Paxi, you just proved my point again. Had it been a British or Scandinavian outfit, you would have bought the cd and tried it out properly  ::)

And yes, I like very heavy stuff like Scar Symmetry, and I like complex, weird stuff like Nevermore, and I also like less heavy ingenious stuff like Arena and Chris Cornell. As you know, I can even enjoy Céline Dion, a far cry from Nevermore. Just like you enjoy both Dream Theater ("er", Jonesey) and Klepacki. The difference between us is that you make hasty judgements ..... well, maybe I do too once in a while, like with PT & Anathema .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:41:49
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:37:43
Ah yes indeed! I think I'll put that one on my "to buy list" straight away!
No release date set yet, but according to the forum news about the release is not far away  :)

np: Jadis - Fanatic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:20:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:41:28
Paxi, you just proved my point again. Had it been a British or Scandinavian outfit, you would have bought the cd and tried it out properly  ::)
No, I never work like that. ;) I thought you'd already know!

It simply hasn't got to do with the country, but with the style. I don't like it. Why is that so difficult to understand? ::)
There are also a lot of British and Scandinavian bands that I don't like. Most of them are indeed Pop music, or something like "Alternative" Rock.
"Live", "Coldplay", "U2", "Oasis", "Rolling Stones". I don't like them.
"Muse" is an exception. That's because of their heavy use of synths and interesting sounds. Besides, Matt Bellamy is a great guitarist and singer. I really like the singing. But I won't EVER compare them to "Arena".
"Radiohead"... Hmmm... Don't really like it, but there are some things that are a bit better than the rest.

I'm sorry mate, I don't know why... I just don't like most Pop music... Can't help it.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:41:28
And yes, I like very heavy stuff like Scar Symmetry, and I like complex, weird stuff like Nevermore, and I also like less heavy ingenious stuff like Arena and Chris Cornell.

Man, I can't believe what you did just there... You're comparing Chris Cornell with Arena?? ::)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-10, 19:41:28
As you know, I can even enjoy Céline Dion, a far cry from Nevermore. Just like you enjoy both Dream Theater ("er", Jonesey) and Klepacki. The difference between us is that you make hasty judgements .....
Hasty judgements... ::)


NP:
Liquid Tension Experiment - Three Minute Warning

Ahhh much better now! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:35:35
Quote from: PHI don't like them.

Quote from: PH

"Coldplay",

:o

Quote"U2",

:o  :o

Quote"Radiohead"

:o

:'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:38:09
Sorry Maddox, they sound too American for my taste.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:38:09
Sorry Maddox, they sound too American for my taste.

Yeah? So?

Neal Morse is American too.  :-\

And i wouldn't label Radiohead or Coldplay as 'too American'.
More britpop i'd say.
And believe me, Coldplay latest has proggy moments i can assure you.  ;)
Radiohead is weird, but not as weird as Muse for i'm concerned.

U2...hmm I slightly agree with that, and to be honest eventhough i'm a huge U2 fan i still must admit that their last two efforts weren't all too great but man, these guys rock big time and are among The Beatles and Dire Straits the most influential rock bands in history, i'd say.

I'm shocked.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:47:03
Oh...

NP> Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress

Track: [02] Slaves To The Subliminal

Clean and growls...heavy tunes...great double bass drums...massive guitar parts...cool rhythm section.

Like it.
Though i must admit that i like it more when i hear the clean vox.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 21:25:49
Fischer Z - Red Skies Over Paradise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 21:37:36
Groundhogs - Crosscut Saw.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 21:41:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
Yeah? So?

Come on, I was joking! :P Just to piss off Nicky a bit. ;)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
Neal Morse is American too.  :-\

Indeed! (You see, Nicky?)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
And i wouldn't label Radiohead or Coldplay as 'too American'.
More britpop i'd say.

Absolutely agree!

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
And believe me, Coldplay latest has proggy moments i can assure you.  ;)
So I heard, but still I think I won't like it. A friend of mine is into Coldplay and he let me hear some of Viva La Vida, but I was not impressed. Same with Chris Cornell: nothing interesting happens in my opinion. I fully respect it when people like it, but I don't.... Can't do anything about it... :-\

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
Radiohead is weird, but not as weird as Muse for i'm concerned.

What do you mean?

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
U2...hmm I slightly agree with that, and to be honest eventhough i'm a huge U2 fan i still must admit that their last two efforts weren't all too great but man, these guys rock big time and are among The Beatles and Dire Straits the most influential rock bands in history, i'd say.

I have to admit that I've listened to The Joshua Tree and there are actually a few very good songs on that one! But I've also heard lots of other U2 songs and I must conclude that they aren't really my thing. Too poppy indeed... Not interesting to me. :(

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
I'm shocked.  :-\

Don't take it all too seriously. I'm just trying to take Nicky down. ;D ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-01-10, 21:57:30
NP: Elbow - Some Riot

Man this is great stuff. I love Elbow, what a great band! But not prog whatsoever, so you probably won't like it Paco! :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:08:19
::)

Alright, what about this then?

Now Playing:
John Mayer on MySpace

A friend of mine said to me that I should listen to it. (The same guy who listens to Coldplay.)
John Mayer (who is American by the way) makes Pop music, but he knows how to play the guitar too. At times some of his songs remind me of Phil Collins.
It's melodic and Pop, but in my opinion it's interesting than the songs on Chris Cornell's MySpace page. ;)
Hehehehehe. ;D


-Paco ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:14:52
I was just teasing you Paco, nothing serious. But I bet you already figured that out. :D

NP: Elbow - Friend Of Ours

If someone's interested, check out http://www.myspace.com/elbowmusic

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:16:15
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif) (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif) (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:26:06
NP: Ephrat - The Show

I didn't put it on on purpose, it's the first song in my iTunes library after the  Elbow-cd! :P

But I like it nontheless. Very much actually! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:46:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-01-10, 22:26:06
NP: Ephrat - The Show

I didn't put it on on purpose, it's the first song in my iTunes library after the  Elbow-cd! :P

But I like it nontheless. Very much actually! *horns*

Tom

I most definitely agree.  8) 8) 8)

Ephrat =  *horns*

As a matter of fact: I think i'll join you.

Ephrat - No One's Words

Track: [01] The Show

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 23:45:19
Now: Arena - The Visitor (of The Visitor)
Next: Arena - A Crack In The Ice (of The Visitor) ;D

Yup, I like The Visitor.
Magnificent music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 23:52:41
Rewiring Genesis - Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway  8)

Excellent music this Lamb 2.0  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 00:26:54
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:20:59
"Live", "Coldplay", "U2", "Oasis", "Rolling Stones". I don't like them.
"Muse" is an exception .....

Here we actually agree, Paxi  :)

None of these groups do much for me nowadays, altho I enjoy Muse a bit more than the others.

However, the Stones were exciting in the days of Beggars Banquet and Their Satanic Majesties Request, and one must give U2 credit for having been a groundbreaking group for many years, altho they bore me now.


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:20:59
"Radiohead"... Hmmm... Don't really like it, but there are some things that are a bit better than the rest.

Yeah, funny, I'm not either that hot on Radiohead, but I like the way Anathema have weaved Radiohead sounds into their music  8)


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:20:59
Why is that so difficult to understand? ::)

The thing is, Paxi, that you don't give all music a fair chance. E.g. MySpace can give an impression, but at the end of the day, it's only when you actually have the album and listen to it intently and repeatedly that it really unfolds. There simply aint any shortcuts in prog !

I know, few people have the patience, and therefore the great majority are stuck with all the trash that's poured outta the radio and TV - to their detriment. It's really tragic: So many excellent groups, and so few people appreciating'm  :(

I have about 40 groups in my prog pantheon (for active groups), and altho I'v listened to the radio for hours on end during my 1/2 year mowing period, I can't remember hearing one song by any of these groups - in fact not even CC who's quite a big name now internationally. (I heard Céline several times, but she's not in my pantheon.)

I actually find the tips from you roomies and my first-life friends the best indicator. I know you guys' tastes by now, and if one of you returns to an album (e.g. under NP) and enthuses about it in various ways, that makes an impression on me, and then when I rummage around in the cd-store, this backlog inspires and guides me  :) ;)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:44:52
Radiohead is weird, but not as weird as Muse as far as I'm concerned.

That doesnt either make any sense to me, Måd. Muse are far more straightforward than Radiohead. Whadaya mean  ???


NP  Anathema:  Eternity

There's something about this music that makes me feel 1.84 km high instead of 1.84 m  *horns*

Altho they're obviously very Floyd inspired, they're definitely up-to-date with influences from many contemporary alternative, indie, electronic, and goth groups. I hear a lot of Radiohead in their music. I'm of course talkin about their albums from Eternity on.

Tom and Måd, whadayasay ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-01-11, 07:58:38
NP Smithers Jones - The Jam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 10:00:06
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme Back My Bullets.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 10:08:58
NP  Anathema on MySpace

Wow, this is beautiful - melodic, spiritual, atmospheric, and it even rocks for real  *horns*

Guys, try this out:  http://www.myspace.com/weareanathema

I was happy to see that they seem to be getting across at last. About 200,000 plays for each song, that's pretty good.

However, they seem to be moving rather close to the radio friendly nowadays. Hope they don't sell out. What's your take on Hindsight, Tom ?


Now we just have to get Arena over the Threshold (and maybe Threshold into the Arena) .....  :) ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 11:16:07
Rush - Grace Under Pressure Tour.
This is the live CD that comes in the Replay x3 DVD set, if you're wondering.

Edit: Awesome version of 'The Enemy Within' on this one(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-11, 15:01:35
Jadis - Understand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-11, 15:21:13
Arena - Contagion

Track: [01] Witch Hunt  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 17:06:13
Rush - A Farewell to Kings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-11, 17:52:05
Duke - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 18:45:58
NP  Yusuf:  An Other Cup

You know who this is ?

No, it's not The Artist Formerly Known As Prince.

John, Jonesey and Iggy, you probably know.

Do ya ? ..............

OK, here it is: It's the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens. He "converted to Islam at the height of his fame in December, 1977. The following year, he adopted his Muslim name Yusuf Islam, auctioned all his guitars away for charity in 1979, and left his music career to devote himself to educational and philanthropic causes in the Muslim community. He has been given several awards for his work in promoting peace in the world, including 2003's World Award, the 2004 Man for Peace Award and the 2007 Mediterranean Prize for Peace. In 2006, he returned to pop music, with his first album of new pop songs in 28 years, entitled An Other Cup." - Wiki, Cat Stevens

Vegetarian too, Jonesey  ;)

Real nice album. This guy's got a voice that creeps under your skin  *horns*

And nice homepage with samples:  http://www.yusufislam.com/


OK, here goes, Paxi (why do I always have to do everything for ya)  :P


Links to Chris Cornell songs:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY3wZnVEDMk&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7WELvLRdU4

- altho the sound quality is poor, this song is pure magic (not vice-versa),
and Tom, note Alain Johannes' feeling in his guitar playing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ya6PRJVWUk

- this one too


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPGeDU5NyTg&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pt03oU6RHI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWaB4ISFnbg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ3gVlGQse4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2emzFAqv8

- altho I don't understand why it has that "slave thumping rock" rhythm  ::)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmBQoP8bQY&NR=1

;D


And for the girlies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ44MQEqVDw&feature=related


So  ???

Call him Pop once more  >:(   (only Chris Jr. may)


Tell me when you're ready to tackle Ten, Paxi ......  ;) :)


Tom, when you listen to these songs, you might understand what I mean by Eleven's "strangeness" - quite nice, huh ?


Last, a special treat for the grungies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk5yUxjf348&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_9GB3G86A&feature=related


And a little laugh to celebrate Iggy's new cats  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyFNX1iBXiI&feature=dir

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-11, 18:47:11
The Year Of The Cat is as far as i go when it comes to mr. Cat.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 19:20:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 18:45:58
Vegetarian too, Jonesey  ;)

So, a real 'has bean'  ;)

Nothing playing at the moment as I'm ripping my Judas Priest remastered boxed set...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-11, 20:24:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 10:08:58
Now we just have to get Arena over the Threshold (and maybe Threshold into the Arena) .....  :) ;)

Great one this one! :D :D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 19:20:00
Nothing playing at the moment as I'm ripping my Judas Priest remastered boxed set...

Well, don't rip them too hard.


Today I played A.C.T again:
"Last Epic" and bits of "Silence".

The family liked! 8) :)

And I also watched two Asterix DVDs.
I felt young again! :D ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-11, 20:47:37
Nemezis - Nemezis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 20:56:16
RPWL - Start the Fire.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-11, 21:15:12
It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-11, 21:30:55
Arena - Contagion The Max

Track: [01] Witch Hunt

*horns* *horns* *horns* *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 21:46:26
Judas Priest - British Steel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 22:29:31
Ozric Tentacles - Swirly Termination.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 08:47:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-11, 19:20:00
So, a real 'has bean'  ;)

;D Jonesey

Yeah, at our age, we shouldnt ask for too much  :D


NP  Anathema:  Violence  (on Disaster)   *horns*

Metaphysical  8)

Like in "Baby, let's get metaphysical!"  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-01-12, 11:27:06
TNT - Atlantis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:24:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 10:08:58
NP  Anathema on MySpace

What's your take on Hindsight, Tom ?

I think Hindsight is a very original album (and it has beautiful artwork!). The musicians didn't make it easy for themselves. They didn't just grab their acoustic guitars and hit the record-button, but they completely reworked the songs. The result of this is that the songs really stand out in their acoustic arrangement. I wouldn't go as far as saying that the songs on this acoustic album are better than the original versions but overall they sure gained a lot of intensity!
Something that I really like about this album is the atmosphere. On 'regular' studio-albums Anathema's sound is often pretty dark but that's certainly not the case here. I won't say that they turned dark, emotional songs into meaningless happy songs, but there's a certain warmth surrounding this album, which is very nice for a change I think.

So yeah, I think Anathema did a great job with this album! :)

And what do you think about it? Or were you you just asking about the album in order to be convinced to buy it? ;)

Did I succeed? ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:47:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:24:24
I think Hindsight is a very original album (and it has beautiful artwork!). The musicians didn't make it easy for themselves. They didn't just grab their acoustic guitars and hit the record-button, but they completely reworked the songs. The result of this is that the songs really stand out in their acoustic arrangement. I wouldn't go as far as saying that the songs on this acoustic album are better than the original versions but overall they sure gained a lot of intensity!
Something that I really like about this album is the atmosphere. On 'regular' studio-albums Anathema's sound is often pretty dark but that's certainly not the case here. I won't say that they turned dark, emotional songs into meaningless happy songs, but there's a certain warmth surrounding this album, which is very nice for a change I think.

So yeah, I think Anathema did a great job with this album! :)

And what do you think about it? Or were you you just asking about the album in order to be convinced to buy it? ;)

Did I succeed? ;D

Or the Jones one-liner: F*ck*ng ace album ;D

NP: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:49:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:24:24
Did I succeed? ;D

Tom, I actually ordered Hindsight at Malmö Skivhandel on Saturday, as I now must have all studio albums by Anathema, at least from Eternity on (the first album with clean singing). I don't think I need to argue that case for you  ;)

You don't find such albums in stores in Malmö or Copenhagen (except at Fona-Strøget, as I mentioned earlier)  :(

Thanks anyhow for your characterisation; makes me even more eager .....


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:47:49
Or the Jones one-liner: F*ck*ng ace album ;D

NP: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit.

OK Jonesey, you're also hot on Anathema. Great !

Maybe I could encourage you to write as much as a two-liner about'm  ;D ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 13:02:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 12:49:50
Maybe I could encourage you to as much as a two-liner about'm  ;D ;)

The Jones two-liner:
F*ck*ng ace album! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:53:00
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
2. Lost In London (25 Years Later)


Never gave this album a real proper listen. At the moment I enjoy it quite a bit. :)
It's a grower.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:27:08
NP: A.C.T - Silence

I just got it in the mail and gave it a quick spin. I think I'm gonna like it! The very last track (The Final Silence) is a superb guitarsolo with a great mix of melody and pure skills! *horns*

I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with this album! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:30:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:27:08
I think I'm gonna like it!

Oh yeah ? .....  :-\

Let's try again:


Quote
I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with this album! 8)

OK, better, Tom  8)

Let's try again later .....  ;) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:49:27
Great, Tom! :)

The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
CD2: 1. Four Egos, One War


Yes, this is good stuff, people!! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 16:01:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 13:02:28
The Jones two-liner:
F*ck*ng ace album! ;)

Plus like me they are from Liverpool  *horns* Only have AFDTE and AND , plus Alt 4 which i am not keen on , so need Judgement.

Currently listening to Nightfall by Candlemass which is so mig better than i remember back in 87  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 16:22:25
NP: Jadis - Hiding in The Corner. (second spin)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:29:43
The Reasoning - Dark Angel. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:49:04
Demians - Building an Empire.

I thought I'd have a bit of a session with my top albums of 2008 today *horns*

Edit: I've not played this one since November, so I've just been forcibly reminded of how good it is.  Wow! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:51:07
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 16:01:48
Only have ... AND .....

:o Funkster !!!

You can't say "only have" about one of the absolute greatest rock albums eva  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 16:01:48
Plus like me they are from Liverpool  *horns*

That in itself oughtta be an incentive  ;) ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:57:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:51:07
That in itself oughtta be an incentive  ;) ;)

Or possibly invective... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 18:04:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 17:51:07
:o Funkster !!!

You can't say "only have" about one of the absolute greatest rock albums eva  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)


That in itself oughtta be an incentive  ;) ;)

Nicky.


It was moe the fact that i "only" have 3 of their albums and one of those i am not keen on  ???

Love the other 2 though  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-12, 19:38:41
NP: Anathema - Hindight

Just had to put it on... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:06:39
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:09:06
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:53:00
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
2. Lost In London (25 Years Later)


Never gave this album a real proper listen. At the moment I enjoy it quite a bit. :)
It's a grower.


-Paco

Give it a chance. It's a great album to say the least.  8)

NP> Pendragon - Pure  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-12, 22:14:21
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:09:06
Give it a chance. It's a great album to say the least.  8)

Your right! Today it clicked!
Tomorrow I'll listen to it again! That's a promise. ;)


Paatos - Silence Of Another Kind
4. Is That All?

And uhhmmm... yes... is it? :-\
I bought this because it was a bargain and the shopkeeper told me that I would like it.
The vocals are irritating at times...

Well, maybe it's a grower. ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 22:46:18
So guys, just to make sure you find it, I actually spent some time today digging up links to some of Chris Cornell's best moments; so if you wanna experience his genius, and not just harbor some random delusions about him, then now is your chance, just look back a bit in this thread  ;)


NP  Candlemass:  King Of The Grey Islands

Thanks for tipping me, Funkster. I never listened properly to this album before. You're right, they are very heavy. Sounds promising. I'l give it a few spins now .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 23:55:04
I knew it, dammit:  Once I let myself be drawn into Enter Rain, I wouldnt be able to kick it off again, so:

NP  Pain of Salvation:  Enter Rain  (on repeat, until I fall off my chair, or the batteries run out, or both)  :P  *horns*

Tom, you sob  >:( ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 00:00:23
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage.

I must admit, the Posthumous Silence stuff doesn't hold my attention like it used to.  Nothing actually wrong with it, just that my mind wanders.  I used to love it, so perhaps it'll re-engage me one day...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-01-13, 10:29:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 23:55:04
Tom, you sob  >:( ;D

What did I do!? :'(

Edit: Ah, never mind, I noticed the other thread... :D

NP: Between The Buried And Me - Informal Gluttony  *horns*

I think BTBAM is the heaviest band I really enjoy listening to. Anyone else into them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 10:44:46
Just finished: Eels - Susan's House (CD single)
Just started: Eels - Novocaine for the Soul (CD single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-01-13, 11:05:04
NP: Creed - Weathered

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 11:38:48
Black Sabbath - Mob Rules.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 11:49:36
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book (as promised)
1. A Crisis In Mid-Life

The first few seconds souns like Jean Michel Jarre.... ???

Gotta love the keyboards! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-01-13, 12:19:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 11:38:48
Black Sabbath - Mob Rules.

Good call  8)

Now listening to A sorcer's pledge by candlemass  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 12:24:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 11:49:36
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book (as promised)
1. A Crisis In Mid-Life
Gotta love the keyboards! 8)

Probably my fave moment on that album is the jazz piano bit in the second half of 'Lost in London'  *horns*  I must get some more Tangent stuff - I've only got the one currently! :'(

NP: Rush - Permanent Waves.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-13, 12:39:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 12:24:06
NP: Rush - Permanent Waves.

NP Rush - Power Windows  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 13:04:50
I just finished the first disc of "Not As Good As The Book" and I had to take the booklet to look up what he sings at the last line of "Bat Out Of Basildon".

"No-one writes those biker songs no more."
But the last time he sings "no more" it sounds like he sings "Neal Morse" and he sings it with a Neal Morse kinda voice. ;D ;D ;D

Did anyone notice this??

It's so funny!! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 14:17:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 13:04:50
Did anyone notice this??

Nope! ;D

NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 14:43:57
Ayreon - One Small Step


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-01-13, 14:58:37
Good heavens, Paco, that's a good song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 15:02:15
::)

That's why I listen to it! ;)

But why do you think it's such a good song that you think it's worth to comment on it?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-01-13, 15:10:27
The why in there is hidden somewhere in the explanation on how music works in each of us, and why we don't react identically to the same song. I just think it's one of the best songs I've been treated to the last decade or so. 90% of what I get on albums nowadays is great music that I like listening to, but I wouldn't go as far as saying the songs themselves are all Lennon/McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel, Bjorn & Benny brilliant. I tend to settle for "highly enjoyable" or "fairly likeable". Maybe this is why I like Helloween so much nowadays, even though I get less metal and more Chris Rea by the month: They still serve up the odd superb song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Tue, 2009-01-13, 15:12:51
NP : Jadis - G.13   
That's Rock ! (even have a short duration)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 15:29:11
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-01-13, 16:31:46
Wolfsbane - down fall the good guys

Howlin mad shitheads rule  ;) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 16:51:00
Magnum - Brand New Morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-01-13, 18:47:42
Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 19:14:02
Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness (Single)

It must be a decade or more since I last played any Iron Midden.  This is the one that's got 'Black Bart Blues' and Lizzy's 'Massacre' on *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 20:02:21
Anathema - Assorted downloads from the official site. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-13, 20:20:23
Enchant - Pure  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 20:36:20
Just finished playing the song "The Ploughman" by (American) Irish band Solas.
Thanks to my dad I have a love for this kind of music. But Solas is still a bit different as it has also 'newer' instruments like electric guitar and drums.
I like it very much! 8)


At the moment:
Ayreon - The Decision Tree (We're Alive)

Hehehehehe YEAH! *horns* Very uplifting song!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-13, 22:41:39
Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence: I. Overture

Dream Theater could score for a movie or videogame!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 22:42:08
Andy Summers - The Last Dance of Mr X 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-01-13, 22:44:48
Pendragon - And Now Everybody To The Stage (DVD)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 00:10:59
Hugh Cornwell - Hoover Dam. *horns*

Official free download of the whole album can be found at http://www.hooverdamdownload.com/

(Hugh is the old Stranglers guitarist/vocalist, in case anyone is struggling)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Wed, 2009-01-14, 01:30:31
Arena - Vanishing Act
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 09:08:35
NP: Dark Suns - Existence

Dark and moody, a perfect soundtrack to this rainy morning.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 11:01:06
NP: Kingfisher Sky - Hallway Of Dreams

Good album by this Dutch band! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 11:46:12
Marillion - Popular Music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 11:48:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 11:46:12
Marillion - Popular Music.

Quite a good album I would say! :D

I really like the live-version of This Strange Engine on that album! And what about Sugar Mice, when H let's the crowd sing almost the entire song... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 12:46:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 11:48:45
I really like the live-version of This Strange Engine on that album!

Indeed.  I'm listening to that at the moment - just got to the Sting 'winnable war' bit *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-14, 14:24:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-13, 20:20:23
Enchant - Pure  ;)

So what's your take, Måd ?


NP  Anathema:  Eternity

Rawer and darker than Disaster. Fabulous too  *horns*


I had a very enjoyable evening with Claus. He bonded immediately to Disaster, as I had expected, and was spellbound the rest of the evening  8)

The wine was good too, an Argentinian Unánime 2005 - recommended  8)


Now my computer is completely down and out. That means that I can only listen to my cd's and not internet stuff  :(

Fortunately, a friend of mine has offered me another used one for free.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 18:10:53
Alex Harvey - Live on the Test.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-14, 18:13:22
Dark Suns - Grave Human Genuine

Track: [01] Stampede

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-01-14, 19:25:41
Buggles - The Age Of Plastic

with the track 'Video Killed The Radio Star'  *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-14, 20:03:06
Marillion - Happiness on the Road/Glasgow 2008 gig *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-14, 21:28:25
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Track: [01] Cliffhanger

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-14, 22:53:27
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut

Track: [02] Your Possible Pasts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 22:59:18
NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

Does anybody have this album as well? At first I was a bit sceptic (mainly because it was so expensive), but it's really worth it. I believe the standard edition comes out next month! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-01-14, 22:59:45
Today I played:

Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Yeah, that is a very nice album. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 23:05:19
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-01-14, 22:59:45
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Yeah, that is a very nice album. :)

Indeed! Wow, it's been a while since I played that! :o Must dig it out again soon...

No wait, I'll do it now! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-15, 11:15:23
Half Man Half Biscuit - Trouble Over Bridgewater.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-15, 12:47:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 23:05:19
Must dig it out again soon...
No wait, I'll do it now! ;D

Nice oxymoron, Tom  ;D :)  (look it up, Paxi)  ;) :)


NP  Anathema:  Eternity

If you have that (I won't say "weird") Floyd vein and sufficient Weltschmerz (and understand German, of course), then these guys really cut it. Imm the best heirs to the great Floyd tradition  *horns*

But then there's so much else goin on: Radiohead, Hawkwind, IQ, Nick Cave, yeah, even punk and new wave.

Tom, Måd and Jonesy, you guys seem to be into Anathema too these days  ;)

And Måd, I'd like to hear what you think of Pitch Black Progress  ;)

Paxi I'v given up on - he just reached his puberty  :P :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-01-14, 22:59:18
NP: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

Tom, what distinguishes it from PT and the other stuff that SW has been involved in ?


Quote

At first I was a bit sceptic (mainly because it was so expensive) ...

Also  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-15, 15:15:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-15, 12:47:39
Paxi I'v given up on - he just reached his puberty  :P :)
Nicky.

Lucky him : I think I'll never reach mine  ;D

JP Scorpions - Lovedrive
NP Kansas - Audio-Visions  track : No One Together  *horns* A song that epitomizes everything I like in symphonic prog rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-15, 15:36:17
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-15, 15:15:16
Lucky him : I think I'll never reach mine  ;D

Haven't you got a good friend who could reach it for you? :o :o ;D ;D

NP: Ozric Tentacles - Pungent Effulgent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-15, 17:40:37
Pendragon - Not of this World 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-15, 20:28:47
Arena - Contagion : The Max

Track: [01] Witch Hunt

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-15, 22:37:11
Just finished: Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons.
Just started: Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-15, 23:03:27
U2 - New Years Day

Pretty late but hey, what the heck.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-15, 23:22:17
NP: Frost* - Falling Down

Pretty good! :D

Oh, Nicky, I'll get back to you on SW's Insurgentes when I have more time.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 10:07:24
Kansas - Somewhere To Elsewhere

Track : Icarus II   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 11:18:43
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 10:07:24
Kansas - Somewhere To Elsewhere

I must dig out some Kansas.  I had a 'rediscover Kansas' trip last year, but didn't get very far at the time! :-[

Just finished: Oasis - The Masterplan.
Now playing: Sieges Even - Sophisticated.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 12:27:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 11:18:43
I must dig out some Kansas.  I had a 'rediscover Kansas' trip last year, but didn't get very far at the time! :-[

Try Masque : and old underrated gem  ;)

NP UFO - Obsession   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 13:15:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 11:18:43
I had a 'rediscover Kansas' trip last year, but didn't get very far at the time! :-[

Doesnt surprise me, Jonesy. Yaknow, it's the puberty thingy: profligacy  ;D


NP  Anathema:  Eternity  *horns* ;)

Looking forward bigtime to Horizons. Hope that they make more use of Lee's enormous talents.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 13:47:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 13:15:55
it's the puberty thingy: profligacy  ;D

In this cold weather, I consider pubes to be money well spent ;D

Just finished: The Flower Things - Paradox Hotel.
Just started: Deep Purple - In Rock (25th Anniversary Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 14:59:13
 ??? I am learning some new English words, here ...

NP Shadow Gallery - Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 15:32:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 13:47:26
In this cold weather, I consider pubes to be money well spent ;D

Strange, I got one for free  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 14:59:13
??? I am learning some new English words, here ...

Yeah, just use the d*tionary, Bupsie  :D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 14:59:13
NP Shadow Gallery - Room V

Watch out, Bups, that's prog  :o ;D


NP  Guess what ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:15:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 15:32:36
Strange, I got one for free  ;D

Just one?  They're normally supplied as a veritable forest! :o

NP: Golden Earring - Moontan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:17:12
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 14:59:13
??? I am learning some new English words, here ...

Never be embarassed about learning something new.  Only be embarassed if you learn it from Nicky!  ;) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:33:51
You should be embarrassed, my dear Jonesy  ::)

NP  More guess what  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:39:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 15:32:36
Watch out, Bups, that's prog  :o ;D
Nicky.

And so ? You think I am not grown up enough to stand it ?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:17:12
Never be embarassed about learning something new.  Only be embarassed if you learn it from Nicky!  ;) ;D ;D ;)

Don't worry, I am very mistrutful with proselyte (who read prog elitist ?) people. I don't need to be warned ten ;D times to watch out.

NP Arena - Contagion   *horns*   Are You So Puuure (Nicky) ?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:47:29
Good to see ya back in the loop, Bupsie. You're no longer a spectre at the feast  ;D :)

I don't care about being a prog elitist - or elitist of any kind - I just wanna have great music ... and my experience is that the more info I supply you guys with, the more I get in return ... so this is happy hour bigtime  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 17:05:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:33:51
You should be embarrassed, my dear Jonesy  ::)

Leave my Rs alone!  ;)


Nickelback - All the Right Reasons.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 17:14:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 17:05:54
Leave my Rs alone!  ;)

You left one alone, Jornesy  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 17:05:54
Nickelback - All the Right Reasons.

That must be an instrumental  :D ;)


NP  Even more of guess what

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-16, 17:53:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 16:47:29
Good to see ya back in the loop, Bupsie. You're no longer a spectre at the feast  ;D :)

It must be good to be a spectre at the feast : you can (shadow) dance with the most beautiful girls without asking  8) instead of asking and getting no answer because you don't exist to their eyes although you are alive  :P

NP Thin Lizzy - Renegade   *horns*  Seems that I lost my (prog) way again, Nicky  :D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-16, 18:24:42
OK, a new take on voyeurism, Bupsie  ;D


NP  Donno yet, gotto go into the kitchen and cook for Ms, need somethin more peppy than Anathema

See ya guys tomorrå !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-16, 19:04:06
The Flower Kings - Hudson River Sirens Call (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x81n5d_hudson-plane-crash-miracle_news)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-16, 19:37:31
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

np: Shadow Gallery - Room V

4. Vow  *horns*

It will be difficult to find such a great singer as Mike Baker was  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:04:35
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road, vol. 1: Essence
4. Wrapped Up In Time

I begin to simply LOVE this album.
It's soooooo beautiful!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:07:46
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:04:35
I begin to simply LOVE this album.
It's soooooo beautiful!

Marillion and "female reproductive organs" on the same day - life doesn't get much better than that! ;D

NP: Half Man Half Biscuit - Saucy Haulage Ballads :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:34:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:07:46
Marillion and "female reproductive organs" on the same day - life doesn't get much better than that! ;D

What about some beer to go with it! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:43:26
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-01-16, 20:34:07
What about some beer to go with it! ;D

Thanks - don't mind if I do!  "Nothing Fills the Hole" quite like beer ;)

NP: Semisonic - Feeling Strangely Fine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2009-01-16, 21:30:54
np: Arena - This Way Madness Lies (3:36)

--- and isn't JM a GENIUS?! What a solo... gives me goosies all over :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-16, 21:41:56
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2009-01-16, 21:30:54
np: Arena - This Way Madness Lies (3:36)

--- and isn't JM a GENIUS?! What a solo... gives me goosies all over :)

He sure is.  :D

NP> Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Track: [04] Saline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-16, 21:49:42
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2009-01-16, 21:30:54
np: Arena - This Way Madness Lies (3:36)
--- and isn't JM a GENIUS?! What a solo... gives me goosies all over :)

There's guitar on that track? I only notice the awesome bass playing! 8) 8)

NP: Dream Theater - Octavarium.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2009-01-16, 22:36:22
np: Kamelot - The Black Halo (2005) #1: March of Mephisto (5:29)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-16, 23:28:32
Ayreon - Timeline

Track: [disc 3 # 02] The Castle Hall

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 08:54:35
Focus - Hamburger Concerto.

The early days of Dutch prog *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 10:04:55
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

I dug this out (as I almost always do) after playing the most excellent Dream Theater cover of 'Funeral For a Friend' *horns*
Classic Elton, from his pre-"Nesting Tribble" days ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-17, 13:28:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 10:04:55
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Betcha, Jonesy, this is a select album  *horns*

Also my fave Elton album. I actually like Elton's Funeral better than DT's, but the latter is cool too  8)

Captain Fantastic is my second fave Elton album, Caribou third  *horns*


Quote
... his pre-"Nesting Tribble" days ;)

???


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-01-16, 18:34:57
... female reproductive organs ...

Typical, guys in their puberty are completely enmeshed in this stuff  :P


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

So it ended up being this one for my culinary exercises yesterday evening, and today for my dishwashing.

Also a select album  *horns*

This is truly one for repeated listening, so much going on, lots of melody, great riffs and solos, innovation and growl.

Tom  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-17, 14:00:54
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: Eraserhead  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 14:45:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-17, 13:28:24
???

You know those 'Tribbles' from Star Trek?  Well Sir Elton seems to have one nesting on his head these days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 14:47:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-17, 14:00:54
np: Pendragon - Pure

Track: Eraserhead  *horns*

Good call.  Currently NP Pendragon - 'The Window of Life' whilst doing housework, but I'm sure I'll fit Pure in later today *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-01-17, 15:03:09
A Trick of the Tail - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-17, 16:31:12
RPWL - The RPWL Experience

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-01-17, 16:43:52
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-17, 19:05:25
Asia - Aria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 19:38:40
Lone Star - Lone Star *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-17, 20:49:47
Everon - Fantasma

Track: [01] Men Of Rust

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-17, 22:09:41
Everon - North

Track: [05] North

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-18, 00:00:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 14:45:07
You know those 'Tribbles' from Star Trek ?

No, I don't watch TV-series. The last one I watched was Twin Peaks, but it's also in a class for itself  *horns*

The only thing I know about Star Trek is that there's a group of dudes flyin about in outer space  ::)

So you gotta help me out here  ???


NP  Nigel Kennedy and the Kroke Band:  East Meets West

Great album  *horns*

It's the only klezmer album I have, but it's also some of the best klezmer I'v ever heard.

Nigel Kennedy is married (for the second time) to Polish Agnieszka (hm, where have I heard that name before  ;) ), and they live in Kraków. "Kroke" is Kraków in Yiddish (so guess where they're based), and the band plays klezmer.

If you want one excellent klezmer album, this is the one to get  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 02:03:30
Holy Land - Angra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-01-18, 11:35:09
Nice choice, Iggy!

I'm on Chris de Burgh - Flying colours.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-18, 11:51:33
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 13:36:34
Angra - Rebirth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:26:10
Anathema - Judgement

Hauntingly beautiful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:56:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-17, 13:28:24
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

This is truly one for repeated listening, so much going on, lots of melody, great riffs and solos, innovation and growl.

Tom  ;)

Yes, I like Scar Symmetry. Maybe I should think about buying Pitch Black Progress as well...*horns*

NP: Ephrat - Better Than Enything

No grunts here, but equally great!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 16:33:55
Eleventh Earl of Mar(s bars  ;D) - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-18, 18:18:06
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 16:33:55
Eleventh Earl of Mar(s bars  ;D) - Genesis

Helps you work, rest, and play prog ;)

NP: Spock's Beard - Octane (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-18, 20:27:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:56:07
Yes, I like Scar Symmetry. Maybe I should think about buying Pitch Black Progress as well...*horns*

Yes, Tom, I'd say so in your case. I'm fascinated and gripped by Holographic Universe, but still it's a bit beyond me, as it's so heavy, growly and grating. Otoh PBP goes in like a good Belgian beer nowadays. It might even take a little longer with you, as you seem less heavy than I.

HU might well be the most difficult album I have  :-\  *horns*


Quote
NP: Ephrat - Better Than Anything

No grunts here, but equally great!

I believe you, Tom  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-18, 18:18:06
NP: Spock's Beard - Octane (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

Betcha Jonesy  *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:26:10
Anathema - Judgement

Hauntingly beautiful.

Fine characterisation of Anathema music, Iggy  *horns*

And what do you think of A Natural Disaster ?


NP  Anathema:  Eternity

I'm a total sucker for this album  *horns*

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-18, 22:27:16
Gazpacho - Night

Track: [01] Dream Of Stone

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-18, 23:55:05
Rush - R30. (CD, not DVD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-01-19, 10:27:33
The Angels (or Angel City) - Face To Face    *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 11:36:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-18, 20:27:45
It might even take a little longer with you, as you seem less heavy than I.

If you're under 65 kilo's I'm heavier than you... ;D

But serious now, do you listen to Nile? There are moments (not many I have to admit) I can appreciate it. They are at least times as heavy as Scar Symmetry... ;) If you're interested, read more on them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_(band))

NP: Orphaned Land - Mabool (The Story Of The Three Sons Of Seven)

Hmm... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 12:34:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 11:36:37
If you're under 65 kilo's I'm heavier than you... ;D

Guess I'm heavier in all ways, Tom  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 11:36:37
But serious now, do you listen to Nile? There are moments (not many I have to admit) I can appreciate it. They are at least times as heavy as Scar Symmetry... ;) If you're interested, read more on them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_(band))

How many times, Tom ?  ;D

I recall that some roomie (you?) mentioned Nile earlier. I just read the Wiki article. Yeah, sounds interesting, I'l keep'm in mind. These days, Jonesy has taken over the cd-purchasing job, so all accounts are full and I have to wait  :D

No, truth is that I don't have any finances at the moment  :'(


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 11:36:37
NP: Orphaned Land - Mabool (The Story Of The Three Sons Of Seven)

Good call, Tom. Quite special, this combination of Jewish traditional music and heavy metal  *horns*


NP  Anathema:  Alternative 4  *horns*

Quoting Iggy again:  Hauntingly beautiful  :)

No doubt, they wouldnt have gotten here without Floyd, but still, they have carved out their own niche, they're by no means one of the many Floyd tribute bands.

Funny, there's quite some R.E.M.-mood over the track Feel. These guys are all over the place  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 13:52:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 12:34:59
Guess I'm heavier in all ways, Tom  ;D

Oh my... :-\ :D

QuoteHow many times, Tom ?  ;D

I recall that some roomie (you?) mentioned Nile earlier. I just read the Wiki article. Yeah, sounds interesting, I'l keep'm in mind. These days, Jonesy has taken over the cd-purchasing job, so all accounts are full and I have to wait  :D

No, truth is that I don't have any finances at the moment  :'(

A mate of mine is really into them, but I couldn't stand them. He said I had to give them a chance, so on my birthday a couple of years ago he gave me a Nile-album...Now I listen to it once in a while and I'm able to actually enjoy it pretty much. I enjoy it most when I'm angry though, strange huh?... :D

But if you don't have the finances at the moment you can always visit their MySpace, it's free! ;)

http://www.myspace.com/nilecatacombs

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:09:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 13:52:52
I enjoy it most when I'm angry though, strange huh?... :D

I simply can't imagine you angry, Tom. What does it take ? - that someone mocks Master JP ?  :D

My guess is that you're like I was at your age:  I got sad and mute when people did stupid things  :( :-X :'(

Now I can actually freak out on people, altho it happens rarely - but it helps, makes people think again. Conjugal life has taught me dat  ;D ;)


Thanks for the link. I'l go there soon .....


NP  Still guess what

Looks like it's gonna be an Anathema day ... hey, yesterday was too ... and probably tomorrow too ..... OK, looks like it's gonna be an Anathema theme week  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:27:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:09:16
I simply can't imagine you angry, Tom. What does it take ? - that someone mocks Master JP ?  :D

No, JP seems strong enough to deal with those situations himself... ;)

QuoteMy guess is that you're like I was at your age:  I got sad and mute when people did stupid things  :( :-X :'(

How do you know? Are you some kind of psychic? ;)

I'm indeed sad and quiet when I'm angry, but extreme/hard/heavy/brutal music really helps in those situations.

QuoteOK, looks like it's gonna be an Anathema theme week  ;D

I think you're in the middle of a Anathemonth actually... ;D


NP: The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 15:05:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:27:38
How do you know? Are you some kind of psychic? ;)

Yeah, let's get down to your sexual problems now .....  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:27:38
I'm indeed sad and quiet when I'm angry, but extreme/hard/heavy/brutal music really helps in those situations.

Hope you don't mean my posts   :o :D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:27:38
I think you're in the middle of a Anathemonth actually... ;D

;D Tom.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 14:27:38
NP: The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath

*horns*  Tom.

Long time since I'v played'm. Now you got me interested again, Tom .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-01-19, 15:09:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-18, 20:27:45


Fine characterisation of Anathema music, Iggy  *horns*

And what do you think of A Natural Disaster ?


Nicky

I like it. it is a bit dark Pink Floyd especially Pulled Under at 2000 Metres a Second.

I have ordered some more to see if they are all excellent.

Iggy

Np Genesis Genesis.

i splurged and got the boxed sets. Fortunately I had original CD's and not remastered so I've only had to buy them twice!  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-19, 16:32:16
All this talk about Pink Floyd... ::)

NP: Pink Floyd - Animals
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 17:27:50
Paxi, in terms of defining rock music, Beatles and Floyd are probably the two greatest bands eva  *horns*

Anyone wanna contest that ?  OK, but argue your case then  ;)


NP  Fear Factory:  Transgression

The latest by FF, from 2005.

It's seldom that there's a cd that catches my interest at the local library (10 km from Copenhagen city hall and main library), but as I had heard about Fear Factory and this album was released under Roadrunner (launched in the Netherlands in 1980 btw), I decided to give it a run.

Very energetic and excellent musicianship, but it seems to me on first listen like pretty regular metal with an industrial edge  :-\

Anyone into Fear Factory ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-01-19, 19:01:42
The Police, Walking On The Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 19:12:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 15:05:22
Yeah, let's get down to your sexual problems now .....  ;D

The fact that such problems are non-existent is a problem to you? ??? ;)

QuoteLong time since I'v played'm. Now you got me interested again, Tom .....

Actually I think I like their previous album, Frances The Mute, a bit better. What about you?

NP: Arena - Contagion Demo (ssst, don't tell anyone...)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 19:27:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 19:12:16
Actually I think I like their previous album, Frances The Mute, a bit better. What about you?

Tom, I listened a lot to Frances and De-Loused 2-3 years ago. In fact, there were several months where I hardly listened to anything else. So I know those albums real well  *horns*

I even backtracked the guys to some of their earlier groups and got some of MV's ep's, live cd's, and demos. Talk about fanship  ::)

By the time Amputechture came out, I had spread out to a manifold of groups (like still today), and I never got properly into Amputechture and Bedlam.

But I'm real eager to get back to MV, so I'l be commenting their stuff soon .....


Quote
NP: Arena - Contagion Demo (ssst, don't tell anyone...)

I won't. It'l remain a secret between us, Tom.  ;D


NP  Caamora:  She   *horns*

All four singers are gripping  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-19, 20:27:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-19, 19:27:05
I'm real eager to get back to MV, so I'l be commenting their stuff soon .....

Okay, I'm looking forward to reading your comments on The Mars Volta! :)

NP: Airbag - Steal My Soul

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-01-19, 20:30:27
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

Track: A Musing Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-19, 20:30:33
Gary Moore and Phil Lynott - Out In The Fields  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-19, 20:48:07
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-19, 22:17:22
Just finished: Manning - Number Ten ( played it three times today, so far 8) )
Just started: Richard Thompson - Hand of Kindness.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:52:31
Lone Star - Firing on all Six. *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-20, 09:11:39
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-19, 20:30:33
Gary Moore and Phil Lynott - Out In The Fields  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Never heard of this one. How does it sound like ?

NP The Angels - Dark Room  track : Devil's Gate  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-20, 10:03:46
Lone Star - Firing on all Six. Again. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 15:33:03
Mindflow- Honesty
One of Dream Theater's clone
What a complex structure and tempo
Good Brazil band  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-01-20, 16:01:13
Played marillion earlier np Yngwie Malmsteen - The Collection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 16:13:48
Pain Of Salvation - BE

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-20, 16:30:33
Blue Öyster Cult - Fire Of Unknown Origin   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 19:01:57
NP  Caamora She  Act 2  Scene 5   (on repeat)

The end of this epic is so touching that it brings tears to my eyes. Altho Ayesha (Agnieszka) has been a bitch, still she is Kallicrates' (Clive) twin soul.


"Finally we faced the Fire of Life. It burnt blue and cool in our presence. I stood back and watched as Ayesha coaxed Leo towards the flames. The promise of eternal life together was a powerful drug, and Leo stepped ever closer.

To demonstrate the power of the magic, the Queen entered and bathed in the fire.

Something, however, was very wrong. Before our very eyes, Ayesha began to age. Her body flailed and twisted in the flames and she dwindled and crumpled before us. She reached out pathetically towards the horrified Leo before falling lifeless to the ground. She, who must be obeyed, was dead."


Ayesha:

"Wait for me - I shall return again for you Kallicrates
More beautiful than ever I shall live again
To walk upon the earth and be your queen again
And nothing in the universe can conquer us
Death cannot destroy our love."


What a drama !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-01-20, 19:06:20
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz  8)

4. Midas Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2009-01-20, 20:39:49
Pendragon, As Good As Gold 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:08:35
Steve Vai - Sound Theories vol. 1 + 2

Track: [04] The Murder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:11:52
I will very soon have Pendragon - Pure on in the car on the way to work. At work I WILL break the rules and have my mp3 player on probably starting where I left off last night/this morning with Edguy - Rocket Ride.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:49:16
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-20, 09:11:39
Never heard of this one. How does it sound like ?


I assume you know both Gary Moore and Phil Lynott. Gary once was a guitarist in Thin Lizzy.
This song Out In The Fields is recorded in 1983.
Lots of childhood memories rise when i hear this song. Everyone seemed to dislike the song except for me and a friend at school.

You can watch the song on Youtube. (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1BE1IiTZ3Og)

Trust me, this song rocks!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:53:28
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:08:35
Steve Vai - Sound Theories vol. 1 + 2

Thanks for reminding me, Mad.

I actually bought this album some time ago, but didnt listen properly to it, so I'l give it a run soon.

What's your impression of it ?


Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:11:52
At work I WILL break the rules and have my mp3 player on ....

Right Johnny boy. Music must have first priority  *horns*


NP  Caamora  She  (on repeat)

Getting deeper into it  *horns*

I'm surprised that you guys arent more interested in this masterpiece. How can you rave so much about Arena and ignore Caamora She  ???

Inconsistency again  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 23:34:08
NP  Steve Vai:  Sound Theories

There was some mad roomie who got me interested  ;D

Nice, that Stevie sure plays a badass guitar  :D *horns*

Another groundbreaking musician who merits faaar more attention  8)

Tom, are you into SV ?  If not, then  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2009-01-21, 03:10:44
NP Sacrifice - Edguy. This is one really great album (Rocket Ride) I recommend it to the room.

Not at work now. I sent myself home before I threw a total wobbly. Lots of shit happening and undue pressure being applied. I'm not going to play those games.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-01-21, 10:24:09
Ayreon - 01011001
CD1: "Y"
2. Comatose


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 11:45:17
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2009-01-21, 03:10:44
Not at work now. I sent myself home before I threw a total wobbly. Lots of shit happening and undue pressure being applied. I'm not going to play those games.

Hey, that doesnt sound good, John. Are you leaving your present job ?

NP  Steve Vai:  Sound Theories  Vol. I   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-21, 13:25:25
RPWL - Stock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 13:35:11
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

Up there at the pinnacle with Nevermore and DT imm.

I'm surprised that these guys are so young and yet so mature and groundbreaking musically and philosophically  *horns*

Raises my spirit  :)

Yaknow, it's not easy being me  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-21, 13:57:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 13:35:11
Yaknow, it's not easy being me  ;D

You leave us in no doubt about that! ;)


NP Manning - Number Ten.  Excellent album and highly recommended.  I'm trying to give it my undivided attention at the moment, which isn't always easy at Jones Towers! ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-01-21, 14:32:35
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:49:16
I assume you know both Gary Moore and Phil Lynott. Gary once was a guitarist in Thin Lizzy.
This song Out In The Fields is recorded in 1983.
Lots of childhood memories rise when i hear this song. Everyone seemed to dislike the song except for me and a friend at school.

You can watch the song on Youtube. (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1BE1IiTZ3Og)

Trust me, this song rocks!!!  *horns*


I trust you and I'll check  ;)

NP Thin Lizzy - Renegade   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2009-01-21, 14:57:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 11:45:17
Hey, that doesnt sound good, John. Are you leaving your present job ?

That very much depends what happens when I get back, I've been signed off for a week minimum and already feel better knowing I have some time to get myself sorted out both physically and mentally. I've had this viral throat infection that seems to have taken half of Europe out and trying to deal with management that seem to think they know better than me how I feel and what I can do has just pushed me to far. The problem I have is where I am now we are very well paid compared to the local average so as much as I might want to leave i'd almost certainly have to take a pay cut. A modest cut I could manage but there are not many jobs in that league.

NP Joe Jackson - Fools In Love.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-21, 16:02:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 23:34:08
NP  Steve Vai:  Sound Theories

There was some mad roomie who got me interested  ;D


I'm glad i could help.  ;D

I'll get back to you with my insights regarding the album.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-21, 16:12:12
Marillion - Market Square Hero
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 19:13:06
NP  Dark Suns on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/dunklesonnen

Tom, absolutely music to my taste. Very varied and imaginative. Some of it is delicate and dreamy, occasionally like Anathema. And at other times it gets very heavy and intense.

I'l definitely get some of their albums.

Thanks, Tom, for this great tip  :)

Highly recommended to all roomies  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-01-21, 20:02:50
Just played IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

np: Knight Area - Under A New Sign

5. Courteous Love  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-21, 20:44:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 19:13:06
NP  Dark Suns on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/dunklesonnen

Tom, absolutely music to my taste. Very varied and imaginative. Some of it is delicate and dreamy, occasionally like Anathema. And at other times it gets very heavy and intense.

I'l definitely get some of their albums.

Thanks, Tom, for this great tip  :)

Highly recommended to all roomies  *horns*

Nicky.

I know. Grave Human Genuine is a heck of an album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-21, 22:08:06
A fine day to exit - Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 23:34:11
BP  Nile  on MySpace

That sorta music is rather remote from my taste. It seems monotonous to me, the grey noisy fast guitars and grunt (more than growl).


NP  We Are the Ocean  on MySpace

Much more appealing to me, altho it doesnt seem particularly original. Good regular melodic hard rock, with some screamo that I like. But presently I'm not considering getting any albums by'm.


Anyone into any of these two groups ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-01-22, 10:57:09
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2009-01-21, 14:57:24
NP Joe Jackson - Fools In Love.

Good choice but it seems that love is not the first preoccupation of the fools you have to deal with ...

PP Shakin' Street - Solid As A Rock
JF UFO - Lights Out
NP The Angels - Night Attack

I'm caught in a severe hard rock nostalgia crisis  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 11:29:32
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress

They'v put so much care and attention into each one of the thirteen tracks on this album.

Guess they were aware that they were making music for the ages  *horns*

Admittedly, it's very dense - music for repeated listening  8)

Mad, has the baby displaced this album again ?  :-X

And Tom, what's goin on ? - havent seen you for some days  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-20, 23:34:08
NP  Steve Vai:  Sound Theories

Tom, are you into SV ?  If not, then  ;)

No, I'm not really into Steve Vai to be honest. I don't really have a good reason why, but sometimes when you listen to something that you are 'supposed' to like that special feeling is just not there. A feeling I do have with guitarplayers like John Mitchell, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert for example.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 19:13:06
NP  Dark Suns on MySpace

Tom, absolutely music to my taste. Very varied and imaginative. Some of it is delicate and dreamy, occasionally like Anathema. And at other times it gets very heavy and intense.

Thanks, Tom, for this great tip  :)

You're welcome! I already had a feeling that you would like Dark Suns. Your description of their music is quite accurate I think, so there's no need to add something to that! :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-01-21, 23:34:11
BP  Nile  on MySpace

That sorta music is rather remote from my taste. It seems monotonous to me, the grey noisy fast guitars and grunt (more than growl).

As mentioned earlier, I like 'em (sometimes)! So I guess that makes me the most heavy of us both! Yeah! ;) ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 11:29:32
Tom, what's goin on ? - havent seen you for some days  :(

Ah nothing serious, I'm doing fine! :) It's just because I'm in the middle of a very busy week with a couple of birthdays, band rehearsals, work related stuff and hanging out with (girl)friend(s) ;) so that leaves almost no time to check what's going on in here. But come tomorrow I'll have more time, I hope...

NP: Threshold - Dead Reckoning

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
Ah nothing serious, I'm doing fine! :)

Good, I'm relieved  :)

Got over your flu ?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
... and hanging out with (girl)friend(s) ;)

Hey, sounds great. We need'm, you know. And they're multipurpose  ;D

Anything serious ?  Well, you don't need to tell me yet. I'm just nosy - been around with Mad a bit too much  :D

Tell Paxi from me that girls can be real nice and fun - and in fact clever too  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
No, I'm not really into Steve Vai to be honest. I don't really have a good reason why ....

No, you can't have, cause there aint any good reason not to like him if you're into DT and that stuff.

Give Fire Garden a run. That's a masterpiece - and you'l like it, for sure; else I'l give a round of Blue Chimays to the whole Room  :o


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
You're welcome! I already had a feeling that you would like Dark Suns.

Betcha !!!  That's great stuff, man  *horns*

But I'l have to make do with their MySpace stuff until Uncle Rocky turns up.

Fortunately Dark Suns have quite a lot of fine music on MySpace.

Have you tried out Disillusion, Tom (and Mad) ?  Another great group from Leipzig  *horns*

The Eastern Germans are really goin at it now  8)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
Your description of their music is quite accurate I think, so there's no need to add something to that! :)

That's gettin away with it a bit too easily, Tom. Don't you think that this great group merits some more attention  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
NP: Threshold - Dead Reckoning

Yeah, whadaya think, Tom - and other roomies ?

I'm having some problems with that one. Every so often I give it a run, but it doesnt really grip me yet. I feel that I'm missin somethin, as several people around me rave about it  ???

Let's have some takes on this one, guys  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
So I guess that makes me the most heavy of us both! Yeah! ;) ;D

:P Tom.

If you wanna test, then try with Holographic Universe. That one pretty much lies at my limit of heaviness. When it gets heavier than that, it becomes disturbing to me  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:50:52
Fischer-Z - Going Deaf for a Living.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2009-01-22, 15:15:50
Queensryche - Silent Lucidity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:06:47
The Lens - A Word In Your Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:11:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-01-22, 13:45:14
No, I'm not really into Steve Vai to be honest. I don't really have a good reason why, but sometimes when you listen to something that you are 'supposed' to like that special feeling is just not there. A feeling I do have with guitarplayers like John Mitchell, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert for example.


Funny, you describe Joe Satriani and John Petrucci while in my book Steve Vai should be in that list too. His playing is a bit different than the aforementioned guitarists but nevertheless quite good.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45

Have you tried out Disillusion, Tom (and Mad) ?  Another great group from Leipzig  *horns*

The Eastern Germans are really goin at it now  8)


Actually...no. Sorry.

Can't like them all.  :D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45

Anything serious ?  Well, you don't ned to tell me yet. I'm just nosy - been around with Mad a bit too much  :D


Yeah, tough break ain't it?  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45

Yeah, whadaya think, Tom - and other roomies

I'm having some problems with that one. Every so often I give it a run, but it doesnt really grip me yet. I feel that I'm missin somethin, as several people around me rave about it  ???

Let's have some takes on this one, guys  ;)


I sorta agree with you there. Some great tracks on it, especially Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams but the album has the ability to grab you by the throat but then...

It doesn't.

Weird.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:25:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45
Have you tried out Disillusion, Tom (and Mad) ?  Another great group from Leipzig  *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:11:28
Actually...no. Sorry.
Can't like them all.  :D

I just thought for a moment that I was reading a post by Paxi  ;D ;)


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:11:28
Funny, you describe Joe Satriani and John Petrucci while in my book Steve Vai should be in that list too.

I consider SV far more exciting and varied than JS, actually up there with Master JP. And I consider SV's solo albums from Fire Garden on (almost) equal to DT's, also lyricswise (the guy is very spiritual, and btw veggie too)  ;D  *horns*

So what are you guys waiting for  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:11:28
I sorta agree with you there. Some great tracks on it, especially Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams but the album has the ability to grab you by the throat but then...

You have a throat down there, Mad ?  :o

Must be a deep throat  :D ;D

Btw you made a mess-up in that part of your post  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:45:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:25:59
I just thought I was reading a post by Paxi  ;D ;)
Come on man! >:( YOU made me like Pink Floyd! It's not that I don't open my eyes to new music! ;) And I DO check out your recommendations Nicky! :) You just have to realise that everyone has an opinion of their own. Not everybody likes the same music. ;) And even if you like the same music, it can even be because of different reasons. "If you like ... then you'll like ..." doesn't have to be true for everyone, because every person listens to different things in the music.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:25:59
You have a throat down there, Mad ?  :o

Must be a deep throat  :D ;D

Btw you made a mess-up in that part of your post  :)

Alright! I admit, that made me laugh so hard! :D :D
:-[


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 21:01:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:45:27
... every person listens to different things in music.

OK, I'l admit that you have a valid point there.

But I bet you still havent listened to the CC links that I wrote down for you. They're still there btw  ;)

And you know, sometimes one has to read between the lines. E.g. if someone, particularly someone knowledgable, insists that there is far more to a group or artist than you find on some MySpace list of samples, then that's a lead. Some groups are great not because of hooks but because they build up an atmosphere, and you simply can't get that feeling with 1-2 minute samples.

But I'm happy that you found Floyd. They are AWESOME  *horns* *horns* *horns*


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:45:27
Alright! I admit, that made me laugh so [much that I got a] hard[on]! :D :D
:-[

;D :-[ ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 21:03:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 20:25:59

Btw you made a mess-up in that part of your post  :)

Nicky.

Ehm... why?  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 21:11:35
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 21:03:33
Ehm... why?  :-\

Try to read it carefully, Mad. The buts sorta butt into each other  :D ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-22, 21:15:02
Sorry, Nicky.

I can't seem to see what you mean but then again i just had a rather disturbing phone call so i'm not 'in the mood'.

Not your fault
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2009-01-23, 03:30:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45

I'm having some problems with that one. Every so often I give it a run, but it doesnt really grip me yet. I feel that I'm missin somethin, as several people around me rave about it  ???

Let's have some takes on this one, guys  ;)

There's something wrong with you ;)

Seriously just goes to prove that because we have a lot in common we still don't all like the same things. Take the Flower Kings (A bloody long way away) All the elements in their music I should like but I can't listen to them. I've played Paradox Hotel 20 - 30 times and it does nothing for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-23, 10:13:42
NP Stride - Imagine

It makes me think. Nicky, if you want to improve your French and learn about some prog and non prog metal bands, you can check this website http://metal.nightfall.fr/index.php

The design is rather impressive and they are fond of Nevermore and Circus Maximus (I should try the latter one day) amongst others. They even reviewed Imagine and a bunch of ... Ten LP that they define as hard fm/AOR  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 12:27:04
Thanks, Bupsie. You really got me interested  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-23, 10:13:42
NP Stride - Imagine

Are you beginning to get into them ?  Quite cool stuff, huh ?  And they're all excellent on their instruments  8)


Quote
... Ten LP's that they define as hard fm/AOR  ;D

I'l see what they write.

What is "fm" ?  - frog metal ?  ;D

I have to comment this a bit: Usually reviewers havent gotten much into the concept and lyrics. The thing is that Gary Hughes and Clive are some of the few real philosopher musicians in rock. That in itself raises Ten (and Arena, needles to say here  ;D ) above the mass of rock. Next, many people fail to realise how much expression Gary has in his singing. I agree that Ten arent as wildly complex as e.g. Nevermore and Scar Symmetry (but then again, who in the Room listens to these ? ), and not as experimental as e.g. Arena and Pallas, but they're at least as prog or proggish as e.g. Threshold, and I find Ten more melodic than Threshold. So I hope I'v gotten a bit closer to putting the right words to this matter.

So, let's see what Nightfall In Metal Earth have to offer. Sounds promising !

Au revoir and tot jeans, as Tom would say  :P

NP  Candlemass:  King Of The Grey Islands   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-23, 14:33:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 12:27:04
I agree that Ten arent as wildly complex as e.g. Nevermore and Scar Symmetry (but then again, who in the Room listens to these ? ), and not as experimental as e.g. Arena and Pallas, but they're at least as prog or proggish as e.g. Threshold, and I find Ten more melodic than Threshold. So I hope I'v gotten a bit closer to putting the right words to this matter.

As a Toto fan, needless to say that the melodic and polished aspect of Ten's music is not a problem for me per se and I agree that Gary Hughes is a very good singer. But on the Essential Collection, I feel that most of the songs would have much more impact with an harder approach. They also lack memorable/adventurous soloing. But, hey, that's just me  :)

QuoteNP  Candlemass:  King Of The Grey Islands   *horns*

You will also find a bunch of Candlemass reviews on NIME.

NP - Nothing right now but I have the Red melody in mind  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 14:46:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-01-23, 14:33:05
... in the Essential Collection, I feel that most of the songs would have much more impact with a harder approach. They also lack memorable/adventurous soloing. But, hey, that's just me  :)

I don't quite get you, Bups. Arent the rockers on Essential hard/heavy enough for you ?  And I personally find Chris Francis a very exciting and varied guitarist. Are you sure that you'v gotten properly into this album ?  :-\

And I still think that you should get Twilight, their best and most proggish imo  *horns*


Yeah, I'm enjoying surfing around in Nightfall. It's rather strenuous with the language tho. I'v gotten somewhat used to Dumas, but modern rock reviews are quite a different kettle of foie gras. I'm spending a lot of time with WordReference.

But it's good. Soon I'l write my first ballad in French, for accordion and electric guitar - and growl  :o

Btw Bups, how do you growl in French ?  :D

NP  Ten:  The Essential Collection - Rockers   *horns*

Heavy enuff for me iac  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: mdread666 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 15:13:14
Scorpions - Humanity: Hour 1

By far the best thing they have done in many a long year - a complete album, no fillers here - I would recommend to everyone

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-23, 15:53:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 14:33:45
Good, I'm relieved  :)

Got over your flu ?

Yes! I'm feeling better than ever, thank you!

QuoteHey, sounds great. We need'm, you know. And they're multipurpose  ;D Anything serious ?  Well, you don't need to tell me yet. I'm just nosy - been around with Mad a bit too much  :D

Well, it's kinda hard to tell if it's serious yet...Let me get back to you on that in a couple of weeks! ;)

QuoteGive Fire Garden a run. That's a masterpiece - and you'l like it, for sure; else I'l give a round of Blue Chimays to the whole Room  :o

Okay, I'll see what I can do. But to be honest I hope that I won't like it that much: I don't want to miss out on a round of Blue Chimays you know! :D

NP: Muse - Origin Of Symmetry

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-23, 16:04:05
Just finished: Alex Lifeson - Victor.
Now playing: Heart - Dreamboat Annie. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 16:26:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-23, 15:53:58
But to be honest I hope that I won't like it that much: I don't want to miss out on a round of Blue Chimays you know! :D

OK, let's change the rules then. (Everybody else is doin that all the time.) So, if you like the album, you get the Blue Chimay. If you don't, everybody else except you gets it. That might be an incentive - or invective  ???


NP  Ten:  Apparition  (on Essential)

Has that heavy monastic sound  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-23, 16:56:58
Steve Hillage - Green.  Starts off with 'Sea Nature' as covered by RPWL *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 17:02:44
Earlier:  Elbow on MySpace

Quite enjoyed it. Gonna listen more to them  8)


NP  Fear Factory:  Archetype

I like it better than Transgression on first listen. Let's give'm a few more spins .....


The track "Slave Labor contains references to the self-immolation of a person against the corporate world, e.g. Kathy Change." -- Wiki - Archetype

"Kathy Change (1950 - 22 October 1996) was a West Philadelphia performance artist and political activist who killed herself in an act of self-immolation on the University of Pennsylvania campus in 1996. Born Kathleen Chang, she legally changed her name to Kathy Change to indicate her commitment to political and social change.

For 20 years she gave colorful one-woman street performances on Penn's campus and around Philadelphia to protest the government, during which she danced, sang, played the guitar, waved handmade flags, and made speeches. In a packet of her writings that she delivered to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily Pennsylvanian, and several of her friends and acquaintances on the morning of her death, she explained the rationale behind her suicide:

I want to protest the present government and economic system and the cynicism and passivity of the people...as emphatically as I can. But primarily, I want to get publicity in order to draw attention to my proposal for immediate social transformation. To do this I plan to end my own life. The attention of the media is only caught by acts of violence. My moral principles prevent me from doing harm to anyone else or their property, so I must perform this act of violence against myself. . . . It is a waste of energy to get angry and gripe at the government. The government must be replaced with a truly democratic self-government of, for and by the people. Those working in industries essential to maintaining life should democratically take over their workplaces and organize an emergency economy to supply the needs of the people. The rest of the people should meet in their communities to organize a new directly democratic community-based self-government." -- Wiki - Kathy Change  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2009-01-23, 20:25:01
GTR - Imagining.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-01-23, 20:49:33
Just played Steve Lukather - Luke

np: Pink Floyd - Echoes

track: Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-23, 22:35:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 17:02:44

NP  Fear Factory:  Archetype


Nice find, Nicky.

Though nothing can compete with Soul Of A New Machine. 8)

Ah memories!  ;D

NP> Scar Symmetery - Holographic Universe

Track: [03] Quantumleaper

This track has a coold ADHD-like part in it. Lovely.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 08:54:21
GTR - When the heart rules the Mind.

Got right in to this CD recently again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:16:10
100% nl.  ::)

Sometimes it's fun.

Now it's not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:21:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-23, 22:35:59
This track has a coold ADHD-like part in it. Lovely.  :D

Do you mean "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder," Mad  ???

Great album, huh ?  Quite challenging too  *horns*


Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 08:54:21
GTR - When the heart rules the Mind.
GoT Right into this CD recently again.

I don't know'm at all, John. What are they like ?


NP  Disillusion:  Back To Times Of Splendor

Prog metal from Leipzig. A very busy album, lots of different things going on, pretty mad at times. Quite original stuff. Vurtox sings in a very unusual way.

The album ends with a long Anathema-like passage  8)

Lots to figure out here ..... but definitely up there  *horns*

Certainly something for Tom and Mad. Would be interested to hear your takes  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:16:10
100% nl.  ::)

???

Are you sure you hit the right thread, Mad ?  The right forum ?  The right universe ?

Don't let Holographic Universe take you over the edge, please, Mad  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:28:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:21:55
I don't know'm at all, John. What are they like ?

Er this chap says......

Quote from: Somewhere out on the wwwREVIEW If Asia was cheesey, GTR was bacon with cheese. The group was centered on the estimable talents (and considerable prog rock cachet) of two guitarists: Steve Hackett (late of Genesis) and Steve Howe (late of Yes & Asia). Asia founder Geoffrey Downes produced their eponymous debut (contributing one song as well, "The Hunter"), which also featured (in descending order of fame) vocalist Max Bacon, drummer Jonathan Mover and bassist Phil Spalding. "When The Heart Rules The Mind" did rule the airwaves for a little while, and there's no question that GTR's debut is superior to Asia's waning product, but spending Hackett and Howe in this setting is akin to using a pair of Faberge eggs for door stoppers. That may be my musical elitism showing through, since both guitarists thought enough of this amalgam to fully engage themselves, adding all manner of mighty riffs to the material. Bacon is also a worthy vessel for the vocals, not quite as powerful as Wetton but not prone to his sentimentality either. Like Asia's first album, there are quite a few songs that find patches of prog rock fertility within the seemingly sterile landscape of arena rock: "Here I Wait," "Toe The Line" (no, not the Toto song), and "Imagining" among them. The album also includes an instrumental each from Howe and Hackett. Howe's "Sketches In The Sun" is warm and agile and idiomatic; Hackett's "Hackett To Bits" is a variation on "Please Don't Touch." Prog fans can take umbrage with GTR's packaging, but the product is pretty good. After a worldwide tour, GTR disbanded, underscoring what prog fans already knew to be an unnatural alliance. Still, their lone album is an interesting detour for fans of Steve Howe and (to a lesser extent) Steve Hackett, and a logical second course for anyone who feasted on Asia's first offering.

TRACK LISTING

   1. WHEN THE HEART RULES THE MIND    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe)    5:25
   2. THE HUNTER    (Geoffrey Downes)    4:55
   3. HERE I WAIT    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe)    4:54
   4. SKETCHES IN THE SUN    (Steve Howe)    2:31
   5. JEKYLL AND HYDE    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe/Max Bacon)    4:42
   6. YOU CAN STILL GET THROUGH    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe)    4:52
   7. REACH OUT (NEVER SAY NO)    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe/Phil Spalding)    4:07
   8. TOE THE LINE    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe)    4:29
   9. HACKETT TO BITS    (Steve Hackett)    2:09
  10. IMAGINING    (Steve Hackett/Steve Howe/Phil Spalding or Jonathan Mover?)    5:52

CREDITS

MAX BACON -- lead vocals
STEVE HACKETT -- guitar, synthesizers & backing vocals
STEVE HOWE -- guitar, synthesizers & backing vocals, bass guitar
JONATHAN MOVER -- drums & percussion
PHIL SPALDING -- bass guitar & backing vocals
Alan Douglas -- engineer
Owen Davies -- additional engineering


NP Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:29:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:21:55

???

Are you sure you hit the right thread, Mad ?  And the right forum ?

Nicky.

Yep, right thread and the right forum.  ;)

But the wrong music station i'm afraid.
It's a Dutch radio station that only plays songs from Dutch artists.
Mostly easy listening music not the proggy stuff.

My wife likes to listen to it. Me too from time to time

But now it's not the time.

Don't worry. I'll change the channel so to say.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:32:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:21:55

Don't let Holographic Universe take you over the edge, please, Mad  :-\

Nicky.

Trust me, Nicky.

I'm already too far gone.  ;D

NP> Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun 5.1 mix.

Splendid!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:46:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:32:08
I'm already too far gone.  ;D

OK, at least we're together in that  ;D ;D ;D

What I like about you, Mad, is that you're a living proof that one can actually have kids and a normal life and at the same time be ... yeah: Mad  *horns*

Most people I know, once they get careers and kids, they get quite closed up in themselves, and teeeeeribly normal - corporate haircuts, no prog, no crazy humor, no over the edge in any way - and even when the kids start goin their own different ways, their parents don't pick up, but just continue being normal ..... normal ..... normal ..... (quoting Johnny boy:) shhhhhhhhhhhh .....

Whadaya do in such an oppressive atmosphere of normality: Become normal yourself ?  That's of course the easiest solution. But man, I couldnt do that (no more). Could you guys ?


NP  (normally playing (today))  Disillusion:  Back To Times Of Splendor  *horns*


Thanks for the quote on GTR, John. Got the two Steves in the mix - pretty surprising and exciting  8)

Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:28:42
NP Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained.

That's a partly Danish group. I havent really listened to'm yet. What's your take, John ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:50:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:46:27
OK, at least we're together in that  ;D ;D ;D

What I like about you, Mad, is that you're a living proof that one can actually have kids and a normal life and at the same time be ... yeah: Mad  *horns*

Most people I know, once they get careers and kids, they get quite closed up in themselves, and teeeeeribly normal - corporate haircuts, no prog, no crazy humor, no over the edge in any way - and even when the kids start goin their own different ways, their parents don't pick up, but just continue being normal ..... normal .....normal ..... (quoting Johnny boy:) shhhhhhhhhhhh .....

Whadaya do in such an oppresive atmosphere of normality: Become normal yourself ?  That's ofcourse the easiest solution. But man, I couldnt do that (no more). Could you guys ?


NP  (normally playing (today))  Disillusion:  Back To Times Of Splendor

Nicky.

I'm so glad I'm not that person you describe there, what a boring bastard!! I have NO intention of getting old, (I'm still 24 in my head). And ON my head, well, that's another story.......

Oh and still got Anubis Gate on. although close to the end. What a majestic piece of music. Lovin' it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:58:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:46:27
OK, at least we're together in that  ;D ;D ;D

What I like about you, Mad, is that you're a living proof that one can actually have kids and a normal life and at the same time be ... yeah: Mad  *horns*

:-[

Well thanks i'd say.  ;)
Guess there's still a child in me after all.  ;D

QuoteMost people I know, once they get careers and kids...

That's the problem: I don't have a career.

I just work.  :-\

Actually, there was a time when i was too busy with work, making a career, be appreciated for what i know and do, and try to be a leader. Someone they should but most of all could listen too and to be trusted.
Point is that most of the people i know aren't always honest as they appear. And i hate dishonesty.

But then i got kids of my own and all of this became less important.
Sure i can order people what they must do or work late and work myself up but that would also mean less free time with my family.

And in the end: what's more important: Live to work or work to live?

I'd choose the latter option, any day.

I get paid every month, make sure that my boss can't miss me but that's as far as i go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 12:22:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:58:20
And in the end: what's more important: Live to work or work to live?

I'd choose the latter option, any day.

I get paid every month, make sure that my boss can't miss me but that's as far as i go.

I'm so with you Mad, work provides money, that's it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 12:45:29
OK, after two full runs of Disillusion today, I'm helter-skelter enuff  ::)

So now to something more familiar and (relatively) easier listening:

NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies

However, these guys are really good. One wouldnt expect it, but in Denmark, a country of rather complacent, normal people, some people here and there do break loose and make exciting music. Mercenary are imo the best. Top-league proggish metal  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 13:17:56
Opeth - Watershed 5.1 mix

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 13:52:13
Still Playing........Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained. It's getting better each listen!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 14:32:31
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 13:52:13
Still Playing........Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained. It's getting better each listen!!

Great, John, and how would you compare it ? - a bit like Britney's Circus ?  ;)


NP  Mercenary:  Architect Of Lies  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 14:42:09
NP  Randy Coven on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=89653770

Cool stuff  8)

He's a bassist and his style is described as "Rock / Funk / Jazz".

Anyone into his stuff ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 14:48:15
Pendragon - Pure

One of these days i have to complete my best-off-2008-list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-24, 16:24:10
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 14:48:15
Pendragon - Pure

One of these days i have to complete my best-off-2008-list.

And this album will hit your top-3  ;)

I've been playing:
Pendragon - The World
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky

np: Strawberry Fields - Rivers Gone Dry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 17:15:40
Teunis, nice signature text you have - set my imagination going  8)

NP   Nothin, as I'm working on a song of my own, so I don't want anything else interfering. If it turns out well, I'l share it with you guys. It's about truth (not sex, if that's what you thought) .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 17:48:11
Widowmaker - Widowmaker.

Short-lived 70s band, most famous for including ex Mott the Hoople guitarist Aerial Bender (Luther Grosvenor).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:35:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-01-24, 16:24:10
And this album will hit your top-3  ;)


Ehm...i don't think so actually.

But it might be in the top-4.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:39:47
The Wildhearts - Fishing for More Luckies (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:53:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:39:47
The Wildhearts - Fishing for More Luckies (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

Funny, at first glance i thought it said 'Fishing For More Ladies'.

Silly me.  :-\ :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 19:12:53
Metallica - Death Magnetic

Track: [01] That Was Just Your Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 19:19:21
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:53:02
Funny, at first glance i thought it said 'Fishing For More Ladies'.

The missus would snap my rod if she found me doing that! :o

Wild Horses - First Album.
Another 70s band, this time known for having ex Thin Lizzy & Rainbow members.  Today I've mainly been ripping stuff from the 'W' section...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 21:18:07
Les Claypool - Highball With The Devil 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 21:50:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-24, 19:19:21
The missus would snap my rod if she found me doing that! :o


Will she look something like this?

(http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/images/news/news_120405_02_large.jpg)  :D

Eh i mean...: Poor Steve.  :(  ;)

NP> Pink Floyd - Animals

Lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 22:26:45
NP> Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic pt II

Track: [02] Into The Night

Nice.

I still haven't got PT I though.  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-01-24, 22:48:45
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-20, 22:49:16
I assume you know both Gary Moore and Phil Lynott. Gary once was a guitarist in Thin Lizzy.
This song Out In The Fields is recorded in 1983.
Lots of childhood memories rise when i hear this song. Everyone seemed to dislike the song except for me and a friend at school.

You can watch the song on Youtube. (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1BE1IiTZ3Og)

Trust me, this song rocks!!!  *horns*


Checked ! I knew the song but hadn't heard it for at least 20 years ! Very good song. I saw that Sonata Arctica made a cover of it. Seems that Gary Moore inspires Finnish bands ...

NP - Nothing. Bupiegirl forbids both prog and hard rock when she is around  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 23:21:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 22:26:45
NP> Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic pt II
Track: [02] Into The Night

How would you describe Beardfish Mad? I'm wondering if I should investigate them further.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-25, 00:11:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 17:15:40
Teunis, nice signature text you have - set my imagination going  8)
Wow, I'm honored that I achieved that  ;D. It's my favourite Toto song, partly because of the lyrics, but the whole song rocks  8) *horns*.

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-24, 18:35:00
Ehm...i don't think so actually.

But it might be in the top-4.  ;)
;D. It was in my top 1, it was my favourite 2008 release  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:19:30
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-25, 00:11:21
It's my favourite Toto song, partly because of the lyrics, but the whole song rocks  8) *horns*.

I'l give it some spins soon  8)


Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 23:21:29
How would you describe Beardfish Mad? I'm wondering if I should investigate them further.

Yeah, I'd be interested too  ;)


I was also wondering, with all this talk about work, is there nobody here who actually likes his/her job ?  I remember that Bluey said she liked her new job, and I got the impresssion that Appy liked his ... but they're gone with the wind on the wings of time .....  :)


NP  Fear Factory:  Archetype

:-\

Similar to Rage Against The Machine and Biohazard.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:36:20
NP  Chris Cornell:  Heart Of Honey

Just as beautiful as the title suggests  8) :)

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=_ya6PRJVWUk

Bupsie and Teunis, you should give this guy a run or two  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:50:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:19:30


I was also wondering, with all this talk about work, is there nobody here who actually likes his/her job ?  I remember that Bluey said she liked her new job, and I got the impresssion that Appy liked his ... but they're gone with the wind on the wings of time .....  :)


Nicky.



I quite often like my job but it does drive me mad sometimes, like last week when I was on holiday and went to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Np Jon Oliva - Maniacal Renderings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 12:06:10
NP  Toto:  Wings Of Time

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0QmbW63UM

Nice, quite a different mood - wistful here - from their well-known Rosanna - youthful gusto  8)

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq4ychrRkQA


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:50:35
Np Jon Oliva - Maniacal Renderings.

I'v also been thinking about getting something by Jon Oliva's Pain. Could you characterise this album, Iggy ?


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-25, 11:50:35
I quite often like my job but it does drive me mad sometimes, like last week when I was on holiday and went to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Nice, Iggy. Could you tell us a bit more about it ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 12:25:44
And two videos in an entirely different mood, by Scar Symmetry:

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=mebSi4PDC34

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=85h5KYI0bHU&feature=channel

Some might be frightened by the growl, but if you listen closely, there's really a lot of melody  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-01-25, 12:55:10
NP Avantasia - What Kind Of Love. Wow, she sings good have to check the book to see who she is.

**EDIT** Amanda Somerville (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=53641468)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-25, 14:41:39
Manning - Number Ten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-01-25, 14:43:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-25, 14:41:39
Manning - Number Ten.

What's it like Steve?

NP Edguy - Ministry Of Saints
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 15:26:42
Kate Bush - Aerial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 15:45:18
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 23:21:29
How would you describe Beardfish Mad? I'm wondering if I should investigate them further.

How to describe them?

Beardfish has a weird 70's like sound, with a singer who sounds like Steve Winwood.
Sometimes the music almost touches the vast emptiness of The Mars Volta but where TMV is more like prog with lots of Steroids, Beardfish stays on the safe side of ADHD.

But while i not really like (understatement, trust me) TMV i really like Beardfish.
Lot's of funny tunes in it, listen to Cash flow for instance who has cheesy lyrics  ('Made love to a man...A Man, Duh (Amanda  ;D)).
They certainly know how to handle their instruments.

If you ask me, it is very worth to check Beardfish.
Every time you listen to a song of them you'll discover something new.

Highly recommended.

*Disclaimer: Hope it helps since i'm probably the worst review writer in history.  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-01-25, 18:57:42
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 15:45:18
How to describe them?

Beardfish has a weird 70's like sound, with a singer who sounds like Steve Winwood.
Sometimes the music almost touches the vast emptiness of The Mars Volta but where TMV is more like prog with lots of Steroids, Beardfish stays on the safe side of ADHD.

But while i not really like (understatement, trust me) TMV i really like Beardfish.
Lot's of funny tunes in it, listen to Cash flow for instance who has cheesy lyrics  ('Made love to a man...A Man, Duh (Amanda  ;D)).
They certainly know how to handle their instruments.

If you ask me, it is very worth to check Beardfish.
Every time you listen to a song of them you'll discover something new.

Highly recommended.

*Disclaimer: Hope it helps since i'm probably the worst review writer in history.  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;)


Thanks Mad, guess I'll have to look more into them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-01-25, 19:05:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 12:06:10
NP  Toto:  Wings Of Time

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0QmbW63UM
Cool that you gave it a try Nicky  8). Didn't know it was on YouTube. The sound is poor though.

Have been playing Shadow Gallery's 'Carved in Stone' today  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-25, 19:41:47
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2009-01-25, 14:43:43
What's it like Steve?

Excellent.  Really, really good.  And I'm not saying that just because Guy's on the forum ;D

JP: XTC - Drums & Wires
NP: XTC - Upsy Daisy Assortment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:16:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-24, 17:15:40
NP   Nothin, as I'm working on a song of my own, so I don't want anything else interfering. If it turns out well, I'l share it with you guys. It's about truth (not sex, if that's what you thought) .....

I'm very interested to hear your song, Nicky! Is it heavy? ;)

NP: Metallica - Cyanide

I also listened to Disillusion today on MySpace. Sounds very interesting, I definately need to give 'em a couple more listens!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:20:16
Textures - Silhouettes  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:27:36
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:20:16
Textures - Silhouettes  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yeah, great stuff. Textures reminds me of Between The Buried And Me. Do you know them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:32:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:27:36
Yeah, great stuff. Textures reminds me of Between The Buried And Me. Do you know them?

Tom

Actually...

No. Well i know the name but not what they sound like.

When Polars was released i read in an interview that it had similarities with Meshuggah's Catch 33 which i really liked.
That's how i got into Textures. I must confess, i must be in the mood for it. It's really at the far edge of prog to me.

It's really really rough.

Even Axamenta has more prog in their music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:33:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:16:05
I'm very interested to hear your song, Nicky! Is it heavy? ;)

Actually not at all. I have a fine electric guitar and amp with a great sound (borrowed from Claus), and currently I'm mainly playing "my" guitar alone at home. I'v worked for a couple of months on my technique, which now is better than when I stopped 30 years ago. So I'm trying out riffs on the guitar, and walking around trying out melodies, and then seeing what words turn up to the melodies. I find that a natural way of composing. Altho I'm very wordy, as you guys probably have figured by now, I'm having the hardest time conjuring up good lyrics to my melodies.

Now a song is taking shape, and I have a quite groovy sounding instrumental passage for guitar and bass, and a melody in two parts that shifts between three singers - quite original, I find - and I'v come so far that I know it's gonna be about finding "truth" in various phases of life - I'v been thru some by now  :D

I'm gonna try it out with Claus on Wednesday .....

Tom, are you doing any composing ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:42:05
Hard 'n heavy night in Madtropolis.  *horns*

Tool - The Grudge

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-01-25, 23:21:01
Nicky, call me when you need a keyboard solo. :P ;)


On topic:
I was playing Marillion again.
Marbles, to be precise.

And after that I played these vids on YouTube:

The Invisible Man (Part I)
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqobl78BTDI&fmt=18

The Invisible Man (Part II)
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=5J9a4RyUZ3o&fmt=18


I REALLY need that DVD.......... :'(


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2009-01-26, 02:14:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-25, 19:41:47
Excellent.  Really, really good.  And I'm not saying that just because Guy's on the forum ;D

JP: XTC - Drums & Wires
NP: XTC - Upsy Daisy Assortment.

OK, i'll get it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-26, 10:42:18
Ozric Tentacles - Afterswish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-26, 12:54:55
NP  Mars Volta:::The Bedlam In Goliath

Anyone said that prog is auntea party ?

Well, guys, prog offers us endless challenges ... one of the biggest being a new Mars Volta album.

I consider myself to be one of the hardiest dudes in the Room, but even I couldnt manage this album from beginning to end on first run. But now, after several run-ups, I find it absolutely thrilling  *horns*

Nobody does it like the Mars Volta guys   8)

Tom, whadaya think ?

And Mad, take a deep breath - and plunge .....  ;D ;)

And Paxi, if you wanna know how a keyboard set can be violated, then here's your chance  :D ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8YLDb2hiLU

Will probably confirm some people's prejudices  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-26, 13:18:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-25, 21:33:00
Tom, are you doing any composing ?

Yes I do. You probably know I'm in a band and we write our own songs. I play my guitar every day for at least an hour so sometimes I come up with something interesting (e.g. a riff, or some chords, or a basic melody). Then I record it with my crappy microphone so that I won't forget it. Then on Saturday when we meet up to rehearse I throw in my ideas and if I'm not the only one who likes them we try to create a song out of it. While we work on the music, our singer tries to come up with lyrics. This way of composing really seems to work for us! :)

Good luck with your song by the way! Did I already say I'm interested to hear it? ;)

NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-26, 13:35:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-26, 13:18:51
Yes I do. You probably know I'm in a band and we write our own songs.

Any demo or MySpace or YouTube samples ?  ;)

Would interest me  :)


And Tom, what's your take on Death Magnetic ?


NP  Nothin (unBedlamming)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-26, 13:47:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-26, 13:35:45
Any demo or MySpace or YouTube samples ?  ;)

Would interest me  :)

I have some bits and pieces of our songs - recorded in our rehearsal room - on my computer, but no MySpace or YouTube samples I'm afraid!

QuoteAnd Tom, what's your take on Death Magnetic ?

Death Magnetic is a true return to form after albums like Load, Reload and especially St. Anger. My favrourites songs are probably The Day That Never Comes and Cyanide. After I bought the album I didn't really know what to think, but it needed time to grow on me and now it's among my favourite Metallica albums...But no Metallica-album will ever surpass Master Of Puppets!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-26, 16:47:42
Ozric Tentacles - Live at the Pongmasters Ball.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-26, 16:58:48
Marillion - Seasons End
6. Berlin


When the sax solo(-ish) kicks in: BEAUTIFUL!!!

I'm becoming a Marillion fan... 8) I still remember the time that I didn't like them. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-26, 17:29:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-01-25, 23:21:01
Nicky, call me when you need a keyboard solo. :P ;)


Nicky, i could write the lyrics.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-26, 17:37:20
Thanks a lot guys, but the money hasnt yet started rock'n'rollin in  :P ;D

Anyways -  ::) :D

Let's stick to drinkin a beer together  :-* :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-26, 19:31:49
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-26, 16:58:48
I'm becoming a Marillion fan... 8) I still remember the time that I didn't like them. ;D

:o :o :o :o :o :o


NP Marillion - Smoke *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-26, 19:57:07
Metallica - St Anger.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-26, 21:18:44
Kansas - Point of Know Return.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-26, 21:23:29
Frost* - Wonderland

The last tunes of it.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-26, 21:30:28
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-26, 21:23:29
Frost* - Wonderland

The last tunes of it.



Ahh you mean Secret Song! ;)



NP: nothing...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-26, 22:15:25
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-26, 21:30:28
NP: nothing...


Now playing:
Solas - Waiting For An Echo
8. Lowground


Haaa yes!
Very different, very relaxing! :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 09:43:10
Coldplay - Parachutes.

I know, I can only apologise... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-01-27, 10:05:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 09:43:10
Coldplay - Parachutes.

I know, I can only apologise... ;)

Why? Because it's no prog? ???

;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-01-27, 10:28:55
JF Arena - Immortal  8)
NP UFO - Strangers In The Night  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 13:57:34
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.

Not too keen on this one, to be honest.  A very 1960s pop feel to it, although a few bits sound like mellow Neil Young which is OK.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2009-01-27, 14:46:37
NP IQ - Rotherham 2000. A great soundboard recording of the last date of The Seventh House tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:06:28
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:08:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 09:43:10
Coldplay - Parachutes.

I know, I can only apologise... ;)

I can only congratulate you with the fine choice you made.  :D
Excellent album indeed.  8)

NP> Winamp is still silent so...no tunes in Mad's lair yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:54:50
It Bites - The Tall Ships 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:01:39
The Broadsword and the Beast - Jethro Tull
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:12:49
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road, Vol. 2: The Hard Shoulder
5. Throw Me Out

Still think the first disc is better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:18:59
NP  Threat Signal on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/threatsignal

Surprised at how good they are  *horns*

Found'm at Amazon.com / Scar Symmetry / Pitch Black Progress / Customers who bought this item also bought ....

Close to Scar Symmetry, and also to Opeth, with some nice acoustic passages.

Group based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Tom, Mad, John  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:25:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:54:50
It Bites - The Tall Ships 8)

Guess what?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:54:07
Marillion - Friends.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:57:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-01-27, 21:18:59
NP  Threat Signal on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/threatsignal

Surprised at how good they are .....  *horns*

Found'm at Amazon.com / Scar Symmetry / Pitch Black Progress / Customers who bought this item also bought ....

Close to Scar Symmetry, and also to Opeth, with some nice acoustic passages.

Group based in Hamilton, Ontario.


Tom, Mad, John  ;)

Nicky.

Thanks Nicky, My listening/watching is sorted for the rest of the evening but I'll give it a look tomorrow.

NP Norwich City v Southampton on the radio, we're winning 2-0.

Later 22:00GMT I will be watching Season 6 Episode 1 of Shameless on Channel 4 then after that episode 2 on E4. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-01-28, 00:28:08
Now playing:
HOLE - "Malibu"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-28, 13:30:28
Kino - Picture.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-28, 14:41:44
Frost* - Milliontown.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-01-28, 18:33:20
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture

Track: The Fall of Icarus  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:07:08
MARILYN MANSON - "The Speed Of Pain"
from the album 'Mechanical Animals'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:14:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-01-28, 14:41:44
Frost* - Milliontown.

I played that as well today.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:45:32
Traced in air by Cynic - like Opeth meets Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 00:05:20
Druid - Fluid Druid.

Prog from the dawn of time *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-29, 01:45:18
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:45:32
Traced in air by Cynic - like Opeth meets Pink Floyd

I like Cynic a lot too, Funkster  *horns*


Claus and I saw several music videos tonight:


Arena:  Smoke And Mirrors

This is a must for all Arena fans. Recorded on their 10-year Anniversary Tour in September 2005 at Wyspiański Theatre in Katowice. The guys are in great shape, and particularly John delivers some awesome guitar playing that should make the angels weep. It beats me that the guys have to go to Poland to record such a great show. What's the matter with people in our parts of the world ?  This is breathtaking music !!!


Korn:  Live At Hammerstein (2002)

Also a formidable video. From their Koast To Koast Tour. Korn are one of the best live bands on this planet. I can't remember having seen an audience so alive, but then again, it's NYC. Korn are a very special group, to say the least, their music can't be compared to any other group's, and it requires a lot of accommodation, but they sure rock bigtime. Jonathan is a stunning frontman. A lot of care has been put into the visuals, some of the most gripping I'v seen.


Alice In Chains:  Music Bank:  The Videos

A great video too. Includes some recordings from their early days. Wonderful, but also wistful, to see the guys young and spunky, and particularly Layne in such good shape. Their song videos are very special, shifting between extreme realism and surrealism. The music is of course - as only Alice can do it. A must for AIC fans.


NP  Metallica:  Death Magnetic

Good, but not in league with the afourmentioned bands imo  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-01-29, 09:40:20
Absolute Radio - Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show
Playing "Another Brick In The Wall" - PINK FLOYD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2009-01-29, 11:03:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-29, 01:45:18
It beats me that the guys have to go to Poland to record such a great show. What's the matter with people in our parts of the world ?  This is breathtaking music !!!

Simple, MetalMind are based there and the theatre is set up ready. That,s why there are so many DVD's made there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 11:45:23
It Bites - Eat Me In St. Louis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:04:34
Francis Dunnery - Fearless 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:08:25
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-01-24, 11:28:42
NP Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained.

Again. ;D I really, really like this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:14:33
Rush - Different Stages Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:26:00
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:08:25
Again. ;D I really, really like this.

Yes, I listened to some samples once. Excellent indeed.
Thanks for reminding. It goes on the "discovery list". ;D

NP: nothing...
Too much homework... :-\


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 13:44:58
Manning - The View From My Window.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-29, 14:45:20
Quote from: johninblack on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:08:25
Again. ;D I really, really like this.

...  but you still don't wanna tell us what it's like  :'(


NP  Credo on MySpace  *horns*

Fits well to a Scotch  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 14:57:47
Druid - Toward the Sun.

I liked this band in the 70s, although I never caught them live.  Good, mellow prog if not quite premier division stuff.  I bought the CDs in 1998 and still liked them.  But in the last couple of days I seem to have gotten into them big time, they seem to mean more to me than they used to.  Probably because of all the prog I've been listening to in the last couple of years 8)

Yes meets Caravan meets Beardfish.  With the emphasis on Yes. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 18:17:03
John Martyn - Solid Air.

Rest in peace, John :'( :'( :'(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7858569.stm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 19:35:42
John Martyn 'Live at the Bottom Line, New York 1983'

I still can't believe he's gone, but this CD reminds me of the early 80s which is when I saw him play most often. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-01-29, 20:28:21
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Track: Purgatory Road  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-29, 20:59:22
John Arch - A Twist Of Fate

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-01-29, 21:59:06
Riverside - Volte/Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-01-29, 22:51:03
Toto - Falling in Between Live (DVD)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 23:43:05
John Martyn - Glorious Fool.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-30, 00:21:08
NP  Jeff Buckley:  Grace

The purest magic  :)

I'm completely taken with this music  *horns*

It's not like anything else I know. This guy has a very special charm.

And it's not heavy at all, the instruments are only slightly electric.

Can it really be that nobody else here listens to him  ???

Well guys, here's a very warm recommendation.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-01-30, 01:44:47
ELP - "From The Beginning"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 10:26:32
John Martyn - Well Kept Secret.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 13:21:52
Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 15:10:55
Steve Vai - Sex & Religion.

Everybody's favourite sprout-hugger ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 20:45:54
Just finished: Anathema - A Natural Disaster.
Just started: The Reasoning - Awakening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-30, 20:47:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 15:10:55
Everybody's favourite sprout-hugger ;D

... and you can see that sex and religion are still on the agenda, Jonesy  *horns*


NP  Jeff Buckley:  My Sweetheart The Drunk

Ingenious and original - and beautiful and wonderful and gripping ...  *horns*

I can see that I'm gonna have some Jeff Buckley days now  8)

Here, try this:  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=4006080

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 22:55:37
Just finished: Sylvan - X-Rayed.
Just started: Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-01-30, 23:26:48
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-01-31, 01:54:10
Druid - Toward the sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2009-01-31, 03:24:31
NP : Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic
A Monster Epic by Sweden Prog Band  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-31, 10:57:10
Believe - Yesterday Is a Friend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-31, 11:10:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 13:21:52
Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe.

Pretty heavy stuff, huh Jonesy ?  *horns*

What's your take ?


NP  Anathema on MySpace  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-31, 11:35:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-01-31, 11:10:46
Pretty heavy stuff, huh Jonesy ?  *horns*
What's your take ?

Alas, I've only played it once as yet so I've not formulated an opinion.  So far I can hear metal...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-31, 13:16:19
VOF de Kunst - Suzanne  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-31, 16:16:47
John Martyn - Grace and Danger.  (For the second time today)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-31, 19:28:55
Bob The Builder

I kid you not.  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-31, 20:44:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-31, 19:28:55
Bob The Builder
I kid you not.  :-\  ;D

Don't be embarrassed, Sir Maddox, we all have our little weaknesses. ;)  Mine is an unhealthy obsession with Thunderbirds, Stingray, etc 8)

NP: Nightwish - End of an Era (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-02-01, 09:42:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-31, 20:44:29
NP: Nightwish - End of an Era (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

Not a bad choice for a saturday evening show  8) Ah, Tarja  :'(

NP The Angels - LiveLine

Track : Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 10:11:56
Magnum - Wings of Heaven Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 10:44:20
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.
(First play this year!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-02-01, 13:11:55
Blondie - Just Go Away.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 13:28:00
NP  Opeth:  Watershed  *horns*

Else I'v been listening to Anathema, Jeff Buckley, Eddie Vedder, PT, and Sylvan during the weekend - great stuff that I can share with Ms 007  8)

With Opeth it's more on/offish:  She likes Coil and Burden, but not Heir Apparent  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-02-01, 13:47:43
Coheed & Cambria - Welcome Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-02-01, 14:31:28
The Butterfly Man - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-02-01, 14:34:52
Candlemass by candlemass - super duper

more CDs will be psoted for you Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2009-02-01, 14:46:07
Darwin's Radio - Erase.....Rewind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 15:29:36
RPWL - The RPWL Experience
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-02-01, 16:29:12
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2009-02-01, 14:46:07
Darwin's Radio - Erase.....Rewind.

Excellent choice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 18:13:12
Aerosmith - Rock in a Hard Place.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Sun, 2009-02-01, 18:20:15
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures, Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:47:22
Anathema - "Closer"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:53:22
Anathema - Hindsight

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:54:58
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2009-02-01, 14:34:52
More CDs will be posted for you Nicky  ;)

Great, thanks, Funkster  :)


Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:47:22
Anathema - Closer

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:53:22
Anathema - Hindsight  8)

Great, guys  *horns*


NP  Opeth:  Burden  (on Watershed)

Mmmmmm, one of my top faves  *horns*

Those guitars - so mellifluous  8)

These guys have it in'm, they're only about thirty y/o, and they'v sped ahead like crazy during the last few years. My guess is that Opeth's gonna take over the standard-bearing from DT ... soon ...  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:56:34
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:53:22
Anathema - Hindsight

8)

Did I make you put that on? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:59:20
Just finished: Manning - Number Ten.  Played twice in a row *horns*
Just started: Rory Gallagher - Photo Finish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 21:15:37
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:56:34
Did I make you put that on? ;)

Yep, that's your fault.  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 20:54:58

My guess is that Opeth's gonna take over the standard-bearing from DT ... soon ...  :-X

Nicky.

No, impossible.  :o



;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 21:22:14
You're just as experienced as me, Mad. Let me hear your take  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 22:56:29
Rory Gallagher - Defender.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:00:39
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Pt 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:08:26
Dream Theater - 6DOIT.

I was tempted to play yet another Rory Gallagher CD (my, that guy was sooooo good!) but went for something different in the end.  Anything that drowns out that 'Skating on Sh1te' that SWMBO is watching will do just fine ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:15:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:08:26
SWMBO

Six Windows Made By Oliver?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:17:09
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:15:23
Six Windows Made By Oliver?  ???

You're winding me up, surely? ;D She Who Must Be Obeyed - see the novel that Clive's 'She' is based on for further background. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:18:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:17:09
You're winding me up, surely? ;D She Who Must Be Obeyed - see the novel that Clive's 'She' is based on for further background. 8)

Ah...get it.  :-[ :-[ :-[

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:19:46
NP  Russell Allen:  Atomic Soul

Off ccoursse it's worthwhile, now I gotta figure if it's great too .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:54:43
NP  Russell Allen:  Atomic Soul

Nice bluesy music, but nothing near the genius of SyX.

Russ must have had a personal reason to make this album  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 00:19:15
NP  Darwin's Radio  on MySpace  *horns*

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=135258267


I still have this page for myself  ;D

Let's see what I can fill it up with .....  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-02-02, 09:27:25
On Air - Alan Parsons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 09:42:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-01, 23:54:43
NP  Russell Allen:  Atomic Soul

Nice bluesy music, but nothing near the genius of SyX.

Russ must have had a personal reason to make this album  ???

I hope they all have personal reasons to make albums. It is better that way! ;)

NP: Ayreon - The Human Equation


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-02, 10:14:22
Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:16:38
Hi guys, it's been a while! I spend a nice long weekend with my bandmates (+ girlfriends) in a house we rented near the German border. It was really great! We filled 3 days with (acoustic) jamming, listening to music, playing games and getting slightly drunk (not me, obviously! ;)). Anyway, the following albums were on heavy rotation last weekend:

Metallica - Death Magnetic
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry

NP: Staind - The Illusion Of Progress

Good album. I'm looking forward to their concert next Sunday! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:42:30
Hey, what are you guys doin to my page ?  ;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 09:42:20
I hope they all have personal reasons to make albums. It is better that way! ;)

Paxi, what I mean is that I was rather disappointed with that album. Russ is one of my top fave singers, and SyX a terrific band, so I had expected something truly magic from him, I mean, as his first solo album after several years in a top league band.

If I hadnt known it was Russ' album, I would have thought/said "Hey, that's nice music", but nothing like "Wow, what's that ?" See what I mean ?

Now, if Russ has followed a long line of blues to get to where he is now - absolute top - then it would all make sense to me, and I would listen to his album with different expectations. I don't know yet, but that's why I said what I did.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:16:38
... and getting slightly drunk (not me, obviously!)

I simply couldnt imagine that happenin, Tom  ;D

Quote
(+ girlfriends)

Yours too ?  (Just call me Mad)  ::)

Quote
NP: Staind - The Illusion Of Progress

Thanks for tippin, Tom. I got a Staind album that calls for some playin here .....  :D


NP  Darwin's Radio  on MySpace

Really growin on me  *horns*


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-02-02, 12:02:09
Anathema - Judgement

track Anyone, Anywhere which is my favourite on the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 12:36:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:42:30
Paxi, what I mean is that I was rather disappointed with that album. Russ is one of my top fave singers, and SyX a terrific band, so I had expected something truly magic from him, I mean, as his first solo album after several years in a top league band.

If I hadnt known it was Russ' album, I would have thought/said "Hey, that's nice music", but nothing like "Wow, what's that ?" See what I mean ?

Now, if Russ has followed a long line of blues to get to where he is now - absolute top - then it would all make sense to me, and I would listen to his album with different expectations. I don't know yet, but that's why I said what I did.

Ah, I get it. :)
Well, before Symphony X, Russell Allen wasn't familiar with Metal. He sang in Blues kinda bands if I don't mistake. Or indeed Soul... :P ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:42:30
NP  Darwin's Radio  on MySpace

Really growin on me  *horns*

You should REALLY try out Frost*. Experiments In Mass Appeal has the same vocalist as Darwin's Radio (Declan Burke) and he plays some acoustic guitar too. But of course, the big guitar parts are left for John Mitchell. Who else. ;D
Besides, EIMA is much heavier than Darwin's Radio, so I don't get it why you don't get it. ;) ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 12:53:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 12:36:00
Well, before Symphony X, Russell Allen wasn't familiar with Metal. He sang in Blues kinda bands if I don't mistake. Or indeed Soul... :P ;D

OK then, there it is  :)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 12:36:00
You should REALLY try out Frost ... Besides, EIMA is much heavier than Darwin's Radio, so I don't get it why you don't get it. ;) ;D

I will, Paxi. I'm not impressed by Milliontown, and I never got why so many experienced people were ravin bout it, but yes, since so many of you guys are crazy bout EIMA, I'l just have to take'm seriously  ;)

But there's other stuff that's more "top'o'the pile" for me at the moment !

And meanwhile you could get a bit into Euphoria Morning. Great stuff  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2009-02-02, 13:45:22
You should REALLY try out Frost*. Experiments In Mass Appeal has the same vocalist as Darwin's Radio (Declan Burke) and he plays some acoustic guitar too. But of course, the big guitar parts are left for John Mitchell. Who else. ;D
Besides, EIMA is much heavier than Darwin's Radio, so I don't get it why you don't get it. ;) ;D

John ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 14:52:15
What John said.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-02, 15:16:51
Roger Waters - In The Flesh Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 15:57:16
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2009-02-02, 13:45:22
You should REALLY try out Frost ....

Hm, sounds familiar somehow  :-\

John, Frost* are one of my fave groups, I'm crazy bout Milliontown, and of course I have to have EIMA. In fact, I'm just on my way to the CD-store to buy it ....

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-02, 16:54:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 15:57:16
Hm, sounds familiar somehow  :-\

John, Frost* are one of my fave groups, I'm crazy bout Milliontown, and of course I have to have EIMA. In fact, I'm just on my way to the CD-store to buy it ....



Well?

Are you back yet?  ???

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 17:13:41
I think he forgot which cd to get, and by accidence bought an Atomic Kitten album. ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-02, 18:08:06
Druid - Fluid Druid.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 21:40:03
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-02, 17:13:41
I think he forgot which cd to get, and by accident bought an Atomic Kitten album. ;D

At least there's somethin enjoyable to look at there  :P


NP  Van Der Graaf Generator  on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=41947988

Sounds quaint today.

It's strange that I lived thru the 60's and 70's and listened to Floyd, Genesis, and Yes, but VDGG and Gentle Giant evaded me.

Maybe the first three were more enjoyable  ???

Iac they are today imo  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-02, 21:41:48
Marillion - Family

Track: [04] That Time Of The Night  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-02, 22:24:59
Roger Waters - Radio K.A.O.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-02, 22:35:44
Marillion - Family

Track: [13] King
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-02, 23:05:43
Watching videos of The Jam on Youtube. Ghosts, Boy About Town, Set The House Ablaze, Carnation, Pretty Green, Happy Together, That's Entertainment ... Brings back nice memories  8)  I think I'm gonna try to find an buy a CD version of Sounds Affects if it exists. A great album it was  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-02-03, 01:14:27
Prodigy - "Omen"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-02-03, 10:43:42
Strawberry Fields on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/strawberryfieldspoland

Another band run by Wojtek Szadkowski (Collage, Satellite, Peter Pan).
It sounds very much like Satellite.
There's something that binds all these bands together. I think it's got to do with the folk music there.
Anyway, I like it.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 10:45:14
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-02-03, 10:43:42
It sounds very much like Satellite.

I think 'Believe' also sound like Satellite.  Anyone else think that?

NP: Trevor Rabin - 90124.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-02-03, 11:56:50
NP The Jam - Dig The New Breed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:31:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-02, 11:42:30
Yours too ?  (Just call me Mad)  ::)

Why should I call you Mad? Well, actually you are, but that's a complete different story. ;) Anyway: Yes, she was there as well...

QuoteThanks for tippin, Tom. I got a Staind album that calls for some playin here .....  :D

Okay nice. :) Which Staind album are you talking about?

NP: Metallica - All Nightmare Long

The entire song is great, but I really like the chorus here! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:48:33
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell.

I was inspired to play this after listening to Nightwish End of an Era the other day 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:49:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:48:33
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell.

I was inspired to play this after listening to Nightwish End of an Era the other day 8)

Yes, High Hopes is covered on that DVD, right?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:51:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:49:50
Yes, High Hopes is covered on that DVD, right?

Yes, a very nice rendition if I may say.  It was the CD I was playing, though, so I could read a book at the same time 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-02-03, 15:49:12
Arena - Contagion

8) 8) 8) 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 16:01:34
10cc - King Biscuit Flower Hour/Live.

Inspired to play this by a couple of 10cc references spotted on Guy M's new album - nicely done Sir! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 18:24:07
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2009-02-03, 18:42:53
Guns And Roses, Knocking On Heaven's Door, and then Sweet Child O' Mine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 19:19:18
Magnum - Magnum II *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-02-03, 19:31:55
IQ - Tour Cd

track: Frequency (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-02-03, 19:44:48
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-03, 20:48:56
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-02-03, 19:44:48
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Lovely. I just played that one too.

But now i'm not.  ;)

NP> Pendragon - Pure

A Beauty!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-03, 21:30:12
Just finished: Arena - Contagion.
Now playing: The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-02-03, 23:24:26
Coroner - no more color
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-04, 00:08:28
SENSER - "Peace"
from the album 'Stacked Up'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 00:27:23
NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime I & II  (on repeat)

Awesome, prog at its best  *horns*

OM I created quite a buzz when it was released in 1988. Wiki writes: "The album is generally considered to be the first, and still one of the most important and popular, progressive metal recordings."

Strangely OM II received surprisingly little attention when it came out 18 years later. Guys, let me tellya: It's just as fabulous !  - actually more attuned to present-day ears. There's some stunning religious apotheosis 2/3 of the way thru, beginning with Track 13.

And the story:  One of the most anguishing rock dramas.

Guys, this stuff will knock you over  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-03, 13:31:49
Why should I call you Mad? Well, actually you are, but that's a complete different story. ;)

You really think so ?  :'(

;D


Quote
Which Staind album are you talking about?

Break The Cycle.

Actually I listened to it just after reading your previous post. I didnt enjoy it much, found it rather monotonous. I took it off after six tracks  :-\

Unless they'v gotten far better after that, I'm not likely to listen to them for a while  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 01:45:03
NP  Queensrÿche:  If I Could Change It All  (on OM II, on repeat)

Man !!!  *horns*

Pamela does it too, and that short sax riff .....  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 08:15:04
Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime II *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 09:32:56
Ducks Deluxe - Ducks Deluxe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2009-02-04, 11:59:08
Rush - The Trees, from Hemispheres.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 13:05:25
Just finished: Marillion - Unplugged at the Walls.
Just started: Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 13:30:07
Hey Jonesy, you're into some good stuff at the moment  8)

Don't you have a job, or can you listen to music while doin it ? - hey, not s*, the job of course  ::)


NP  PoS:  Enter Rain  (on repeat)

:-X ;D  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 14:26:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 13:30:07
Hey Jonesy, you're into some good stuff at the moment  8)

'twas always thus  ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 13:30:07
Don't you have a job, or can you listen to music while doin it ? - hey, not s*, the job of course  ::)

A rent boy's hours are pretty flexible ;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:23:36
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-03, 20:48:56
NP> Pendragon - Pure

A Beauty!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Totally agree  *horns*

Just played: IQ - Dark Matter

np: It Bites - The Tall Ships

Very enjoyable album with one weak track: Great Disasters. Reminds me of K3  ;D. For the ones who are not familiar with this 'band': these are three (good looking ::) ) ladies who perform their music for kids, mostly girls, aged from 3 to about 12  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:37:15
For Girls that grow plump in the night - Caravan (purchased last week)

Wow - I had this in the 80's on a cassette it really takes me back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:57:32
Ozzy Osbourne - "No More Tears"
from the album 'The Ozzman Cometh'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-04, 21:02:53
NP: Audio-samples from Pain Of Salvation's new DVD that's coming in March. Sounds great. What's also great is that I was there, so hearing these clips brings back some great memories!

Looking forward to this DVD! :)

http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612471_Pain_of_Salvation-Scarsick.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612472_Pain_of_Salvation-America.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612473_Pain_of_Salvation-Nightmist.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612474_Pain_of_Salvation-_(Forward).mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612475_Pain_of_Salvation-Handful_Of_Nothing.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612476_Pain_of_Salvation-New_Year_s_Eve.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612477_Pain_of_Salvation-Ashes.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612478_Pain_of_Salvation-Undertow.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612479_Pain_of_Salvation-This_Heart_Of_Mine_(I_Pledge).mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612480_Pain_of_Salvation-Chain_Sling.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612481_Pain_of_Salvation-Diffidentia_(Breaching_The_Core).mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612482_Pain_of_Salvation-Flame_To_The_Moth.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612483_Pain_of_Salvation-Disco_Queen.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612484_Pain_of_Salvation-Hallelujah.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612485_Pain_of_Salvation-Cribcaged.mp3
http://data2.mp3.de/s1/0294/294813/_2612486_Pain_of_Salvation-Used.mp3

Have fun! And yes Nicky, Hallelujah is a Leonard Cohen-cover...;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-04, 21:10:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-04, 21:02:53

Have fun! And yes Nicky, Hallelujah is a Leonard Cohen-cover...;)


AAAAAaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 21:38:55
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:23:36
np: It Bites - The Tall Ships

Yeah, I played that earlier along with Big Lad in the Windmill 8)

NP: Magnum - Stronghold.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-04, 22:21:46
NP If I could do it again I'd do it all over you - Caravan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-04, 22:34:44
MARILYN MANSON - "Irresponsible Hate Anthem"
from the album 'Antichrist Superstar'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-04, 22:44:35
NP: Carpark North - Grateful

Cool Danish electro rock band! :)

http://www.myspace.com/carparknorth

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 22:55:52
Marillion - Clutching at Straws.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:00:33
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:23:36
np: It Bites - The Tall Ships

Very enjoyable album with one weak track: Great Disasters.

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE that song. What's so wrong about it??
I like the album a lot, and I will listen to it when going to school tomorrow!!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:23:36
Reminds me of K3  ;D.

??? ??? ???
No... I can't hear it...

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-04, 20:23:36
For the ones who are not familiar with this 'band': these are three (good looking ::) ) ladies who perform their music for kids, mostly girls, aged from 3 to about 12  ;).

Err... look AGAIN... Look closely and try saying that again... :-\


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:00:57
Psychadellic Furs - "Pretty In Pink"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:32:12
Manning - Number Ten *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:39:29
NP  Ten:  Manning the Number

Track:  Bad Manners

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:43:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-04, 21:02:53
And yes Nicky, Hallelujah is a Leonard Cohen-cover...;)

Everybody knows that, Tom  ::)

And what does the "yes" refer to  ???


NP  OM I & II  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-02-05, 07:41:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:43:57
NP  OM I & II  (on repeat)  *horns*

Simultanously? Does it work THAT good?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-05, 09:30:48
Eels - Electro-Shock Blues.  Awesome album *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-05, 09:32:07
Pearl Jam - "Even Flow"
from the album 'Ten'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-05, 09:50:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:43:57
Everybody knows that, Tom  ::)

Not true.

Quote...and what does the "yes" refer to  ???

I recall you talking about him or that song recently, that's all.

NP: Metallica - Master Of Puppets

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-02-05, 11:11:23
Quote from: Draco chimera on Tue, 2009-02-03, 18:42:53
Guns And Roses, Knocking On Heaven's Door

Great, great cover of a Bob Dylan song  *horns*

Hey guys, since you were talking about Queensrÿche (have only their first EP and it's, hum, :P), could I have your take on Fates Warning ? I read very good reviews about them and I'd like to try one of their albums, but more on the light/poppy side than on the metal one. Would Perfect Symetry make it for me ?

NP Y&T - Best Of '81 To '85
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-05, 13:05:47
NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic

I really like this album! It has grown on me immensely over the last couple of weeks.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-05, 20:55:00
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:00:33
I LOOOOOOOOOOVE that song. What's so wrong about it??
Especially the beginning, reminds me of 'O ya le le'  ;). Didn't like the song from first playing. But hey, everyone his/her taste  ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-04, 23:00:33
Err... look AGAIN... Look closely and try saying that again... :-\
(http://www.karendamen.com/k3/K3-025t.jpg)
Okay, just one of them, right there in the middle  ;) ;D.

np: Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-05, 21:00:00
*starting up Winamp...

NP> Spock's Beard - V

Track: [01] At The End Of The Day ~ 16.28 minutes.  *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-05, 20:55:00

(http://www.karendamen.com/k3/K3-025t.jpg)
Okay, just one of them, right there in the middle  ;) ;D.


I'd say from left to the middle.  ;D

Even though i wouldn't complain having a date with all three of them.  :-[ ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-05, 21:03:29
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-05, 21:00:00
I'd say from left to the middle.  ;D

Even though i wouldn't complain having a date with all three of them.  :-[ ;D ;D ;D
Hear, hear, PH  ;D :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-02-05, 21:17:24
Alternative 4 - Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-05, 22:13:15
Tool - Reflection

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-05, 22:52:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-05, 09:50:37
Not true.

Well, everybody of my generation. It's a well-known song, and for a good reason: It's a great song. Jeff Buckley's version is simply out of this world. Rufus Wainwright does it nicely too. I'l check up PoS' version shortly - pretty curious - it's probably weirder.


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-02-05, 11:11:23
Hey guys, since you were talking about Queensrÿche (have only their first EP and it's, hum, :P), could I have your take on Fates Warning ?

Bupsie, as Fates Warning is one of my fave bands (as Claus said: "That's not a lonely place to be"  ;D - well, aint it great that there are so many groups that are worthy of being in a pantheon  *horns* ), I guess I should comment:

My fave FW album is A Pleasant Shade Of Gray, and I think that you'l enjoy it too. It's moderately heavy, rather slow actually, atmospheric, lots of keyboards (well, trust Kevin Moore, he's not gonna be some wallpaper), pensive and wistful, a middle-aged man (like us, Bups) looking back at his turbulent life, won and lost women (that's iac somethin for you, Bups). And Ray Alder is some powerhouse of a singer  *horns*

It's also rendered live on FW's double-cd Still Life, heavier, together with some great older songs - also recommended.

In general, I'd say that all albums by FW are great, so you can start anywhere with them. Aint that right, Mad ?

If you wanna have recoms of good albums by good prog groups, you can always check my pantheon. I'v listed my fave albums first.


NP  OM I & II  (on repeat)

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-02-05, 07:41:33
Simultanously? Does it work THAT good?

You scallywag !  (I just learnt a new word)  ;D

This stuff is sooooo good  *horns*

"I'v lived a violent life
I might as well be dead
I just wanna sleep forever
And forget ... forget."

:o *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-02-06, 08:18:39
I don't know what it is, but for some reason I can't really get into Queensrÿche. I have Operation: Mindcrime and that is an album I like, although I rarely listen to it. But other QR-albums I've heard so far didn't really impress me. Is Operation: Mindcrime II as good as (or better than) Operation: Mindcrime? I've read a couple of reviews that didn't really persuade me to buy it but if I have to believe Nicky I'm missing out tremendously...

NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic (I'm becoming predictable, I know...;))

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 09:07:28
Thanks for your comments on FW, Nicky. I do have to try them ... and so many other bands, like Circus Maximus, Sieges Even, Blind Guardian, etc  ::)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-02-06, 08:18:39
I don't know what it is, but for some reason I can't really get into Queensrÿche. I have Operation: Mindcrime and that is an album I like, although I rarely listen to it. But other QR-albums I've heard so far didn't really impress me. Is Operation: Mindcrime II as good as (or better than) Operation: Mindcrime? I've read a couple of reviews that didn't really persuade me to buy it but if I have to believe Nicky I'm missing out tremendously...

I was so disappointed by their first LP, that sounded to me like some third division (at best) NWOB-though they are American-HM, that I didn't even try Operation Mindcrime despite all the praise around it.

My biggest concern with some bands is the singer's voice when it belongs to a too high pitched/screaming type (i.e. James LaBrie on some songs of SFAM). That's what prevents me from appreciating huge bands like Lep Zeppelin, Deep Purple or Helloween to name a few  :(

And I'm afraid that Queensrÿche and Fates Warning have this kind of singer (although I never heard a Fates Warning song).

JP   The Jam - Sounds Affects (bought the CD a few days ago)
      Squeeze - East Side Story (bought the CD a few years go)
NP  Whitesnake - 1987 (hmm, what did I just write about high pitched voices ?)





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2009-02-06, 09:13:38
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 09:07:28
JP   The Jam - Sounds Affects (bought the CD a few days ago)
 

Fantastic album that, one of my favourites, other than Setting Sons and All Mod Cons...... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 10:10:19
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2009-02-06, 09:13:38
Fantastic album that, one of my favourites, other than Setting Sons and All Mod Cons...... ;D ;D

I agree, it's so diverse and perfectly crafted. It provides a wide range of musical tones and emotions. I had not listened to it for more than twenty years but all the songs came back clearly to my memory at first note. Strangely, until last week, I only had two live albums of The Jam on cd's, no studio album. Only a few vinyles left in a case. I am going to fix that soon.

NP Dream Theater - Images and Words   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 12:24:29
NP UFO - Obsession

Track : Ain't No Baby  Aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh, just too good to be true  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 12:40:47
Guys, I'd definitely call "Operation: Mindcrime" I & II masterpieces, albums that have contributed substantially to defining prog, and therefore albums that any proggie worthy of his/her name should own and delve into. With these two albums, it's especially important to get into the story and lyrics, altho several of the songs can stand their ground alone  *horns*

Queensrÿche are a very special group - well, any hard-working prog group gradually carves out their own very special niche - and quite different from most of the other groups that we roomies indulge in. Maybe initially I'd say that what grips me in Q's music is a bit the same as with Ten: These are very mature groups where the prog lies in the subleties. So they're groups where you really have to do some close listening for a long time before the treasures reveal themselves.

And "If I Could Change It All" (Track 13 on OM II) is one of the greatest moments in rock, particularly if you're into the story  *horns* - aint that right, Jonesy ?

For me, lyrics are a strong indicator. If I can see a lot of intelligence there, I usually end up finding it in the music too  ;)

But I'l return with more.


Bupsie, re the singers, Geoff Tate sings mainly in a lower pitch now than on the first Q albums.

FW replaced their singer after the first three albums. I find their present singer Ray Alder (from 1988 on) one of the best singers around. He also sings on the second and third Redemption albums  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 09:07:28
That's what prevents me from appreciating huge bands like Lep Zeppelin ....

Interesting, Bups. Maybe it's those ten years difference. When I was a teenager, and Zep I & II came out (with a short interval), it was a big moment in rock history  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-02-06, 08:18:39
NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic (I'm becoming predictable, I know...;))

Me too:

NP  OM I & II

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:10:58
Queensryche recommendation:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Operation-Mindcrime-Deluxe-DVD-Queensryche/dp/B000FO6FAA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233921883&sr=1-8
A much cherished package here at Jones Towers.  Remastered version of Mindcrime (the first one), a live recording of Mindcrime (not the same as the Operation LIVECrime CD) plus a DVD of videos, making-of stuff, etc  *horns*  The DVD is actually 'Video:Mindcrime' which was originally out on VHS tape back in pre-historic times, when dinosaurs and large cans of hairspray stalked the earth!  ;)

Fates Warning recommendation:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PLEASANT-SHADE-GREY-Fates-Warning/dp/B000I8OFJG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233921929&sr=1-3
Great album, plus the bonus DVD includes the whole of APSOG played live from start to finish.  I was much pleased when I bought this one 8)

NP: AC/DC - '74 Jailbreak.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:28:57
NP  E.L.O.:  A New World Record

One of my oldtime faves.

Here the lyrics aint much, but the music sure is  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:46:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:28:57
NP  E.L.O.:  A New World Record

One of my oldtime faves.

Here the lyrics aint much, but the music sure is  *horns*

Nicky.

I have it on vinyl but alas not on CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:50:22
Bad Company - Straight Shooter.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 14:05:23
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:46:41
I have it on vinyl but alas not on CD

I have the remastered cd from 2006. It's excellent - trust the perfectionist Jeff Lynne - and lives fully up to my expections  8)

There's of course some bonus material, nothing of which I find particularly interesting.

But who cares, Tightrope and Rockaria! do it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-02-06, 14:16:31
Candlemass - Nightfall

First play
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 15:35:19
Just finished: AC/DC -High Voltage.
Now playing: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 16:11:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 12:40:47
Bupsie, re the singers, Geoff Tate sings mainly in a lower pitch now than on the first Q albums.

FW replaced their singer after the first three albums. I find their present singer Ray Alder (from 1988 on) one of the best singers around. He also sings on the second and third Redemption albums  *horns*

Interesting, Nicky, since I read a lot of (very) bad comments about Adler's singing  >:(

QuoteInteresting, Bups. Maybe it's those ten years difference. When I was a teenager, and Zep I & II came out (with a short interval), it was a big moment in rock history  *horns*

I know that but, as you mention, I was a bit young to be involved in the process. But it doesn't prevent from enjoying other 70's acts deeply nowadays.

Thanks too for your tips, Steve  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 16:36:25
John Martyn - One World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 17:10:58
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-06, 16:11:35
Interesting, Nicky, since I read a lot of (very) bad comments about Adler's singing  >:(

???

This should do it, Bups:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwnofe5J2uM

A Pleasant Shade Of Gray, a great epic  *horns*

And with the marvellous Mark Zonder on drums  :)

Ray's really best in FW, altho also fine in Redemption and Engine  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-06, 18:35:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:28:57
NP  E.L.O.:  A New World Record

One of my oldtime faves.
My favorite ELO album is 'Out Of The Blue'  *horns*.

I've been playing El Grupo - El Grupo live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-02-06, 20:47:16
Marillion - Marbles

again ;)

"Angelina" at the moment. It's a beautiful song.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-06, 21:41:31
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Track: [02] There And Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 22:06:57
Marillion - Season's End.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-06, 22:46:35
Time for another classic.

A Rather long classic.

Echolyn - Mei ~ 49.33 minutes.

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 00:03:10
Bad Company - Here Comes Trouble.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 08:20:21
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:26:38
NP  Fates Warning:  FWX  (on repeat)

Their tenth and latest studio album, from 2004, also a great album  *horns*

Heavier and rawer. Ray joined the lyrics writing process, and he wrote some fine texts.

And Mark Zonder does some fabulous stuff on his drums.

It struck me how close this album is to Anathema, so I'm sure that A-fans will like it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:47:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:26:38
NP  Fates Warning:  FWX

Their tenth and latest studio album, from 2004, also a great album  *horns*

Heavier and rawer. Ray joined the lyrics writing process, and he wrote some fine texts.

And Mark Zonder does some fabulous stuff on his drums.

It struck me how close this album is to Anathema, so I'm sure that A-fans will like it  ;)

Nicky.

Which Anathema CD's does it remind you of?

NP Temple of Shadows - Angra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:54:15
Hm, Iggy, that's a bit harder to say ... hm ...  ;D

I'd say the older post-growl stuff of Anathema, as FWX is a very dark and brooding album, particularly at the end, but with a tremendous intensity - that grips me strongly iac. (Now Paxi, don't you start)  :D

All four guys are just so amazing musicians  8)

After all, Anathema have gradually brought a bit more light into their darkness, particularly with Lee's angelic presence  :-*

Iggy, you're a profound guy (I expect all Yes fans to be btw), so: You just have to get FWX !  ;) :D


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:47:01
NP Temple of Shadows - Angra

Yeah, I have to get some more Angra stuff - when UR turnips  ;D

They could quite well become one of my faves.

Iggy, what is it that you like bout'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-02-07, 12:49:24
It Bites - The Tall Ships
3. Playground

This song (particularly) reminds me a lot of Kino. So people who like Kino should like this album.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 13:40:51
NP  SyX:  The Odyssey

I don't need to tell you guys that this is great music  *horns*

There's a lot going on here. They must have worked long on making this album  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 15:13:49
John Martyn - Stormbringer!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-02-07, 15:19:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 11:54:15
Hm, Iggy, that's a bit harder to say ... hm ...  ;D

I'd say the older post-growl stuff of Anathema, as FWX is a very dark and brooding album, particularly at the end, but with a tremendous intensity - that grips me strongly iac. (Now Paxi, don't you start)  :D

All four guys are just so amazing musicians  8)

After all, Anathema have gradually brought a bit more light into their darkness, particularly with Lee's angelic presence  :-*

Iggy, you're a profound guy (I expect all Yes fans to be btw), so: You just have to get FWX !  ;) :D


Yeah, I have to get some more Angra stuff - when UR turnips  ;D

They could quite well become one of my faves.

Iggy, what is it that you like bout'm ?

Nicky.

Not sure really. It is the same with Dragonforce I'm not really sure why I like them.

Although Dragonforce are on a downward trend imo the 3rd CD wasn't as good as the first 2 and the latest one was less good than the 3rd one :(.

I found the same with Edguys latest as well.


Np Red by King Crimson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-07, 16:34:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 13:40:51
NP  SyX:  The Odyssey

I don't need to tell you guys that this is great music  *horns*

There's a lot going on here. They must have worked long on making this album  8)

Nicky.

Awesome album and above all: awesome song.  ;D

NP> The Gathering - Mandyllion

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 16:45:47
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-07, 16:34:36
Awesome album and above all: awesome song.  ;D

NP> The Gathering - Mandyllion

*horns* *horns* *horns*

I don't always understand you ... but then again, you are Mad  ::) ;D


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-02-07, 15:19:24
... Dragonforce, I'm not really sure why I like them.

Although Dragonforce are on a downward trend imo the 3rd CD wasn't as good as the first 2 and the latest one was less good than the 3rd one :(.

I found the same with Edguys latest as well.

I can't listen to that stuff anymore. I get bored, I find it all clichés  :-\

I ended up givin my three DF-albums away, as well as my Gathering album (if_then_else).

I find Angra and SyX much much more exciting.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-07, 17:32:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 16:45:47
I don't always understand you ... but then again, you are Mad  ::) ;D



What's not to understand?

It's is a fine album and the song itself is also quite good. *shrug.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 18:21:03
U2 - Wide Awake in America.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 18:39:07
I've got a packed lunch, a flask of tea and a chemical toilet on standby - I think it's time to tackle a Dream Theater live album...

Dream Theater - Score.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-02-07, 18:47:35
NP: Magenta - Home

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 19:04:15
Two great videos with Jeff Buckley.

If you see them, I'm sure you'l get it  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxGeb7UMPpE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AratTMGrHaQ

Almost too good to be true. It wasnt either for long  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-07, 19:24:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 18:39:07
I've got a packed lunch ...

Veggie, of course  *horns*


Quote
... a flask of tea ...

I would'v taken a whisky there ... or a Blue Chimay ... comon, it's Saturday Night !!!


Quote
... a chemical toilet ...

I would'v taken a joint there ...


Quote
Dream Theater - Score.
That remains untouched - and unequalled  *horns*


NP  paradise lost.host  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2009-02-07, 20:42:00
Simple Plan, One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-07, 21:46:21
Anathema - Judgement

Track: [02] Pitiless

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-08, 00:45:06
MAMTISSA - "Mary Mary"
from the album 'Mossy God'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-08, 07:20:48
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-08, 11:05:53
NP  Jeff Buckley:  My Sweetheart The Drunk

Extraordinary, fascinating, esoteric  *horns*

This double-cd was released after Jeff's death and long deliberations. The guys were on their way to the studio in NYC when Jeff drowned. They had material in differing degrees of completeness. Jeff's estate was bequeathed to his mother, Mary Guibert, and she painstakingly put together this masterpiece from bits and pieces. All credit to her  8)

The music on the first cd sounds mainly as good as one could expect it on a completed album. On the second cd, there are some songs that are more interesting than enjoyable, like a very raw cover of Genesis' Back in N.Y.C.

Mary Guibert also put together a cd with live recordings from Jeff's concerts at various venues all over the world, Mystery White Boy. Wonderful too  :)

Guys, if you wanna experience one of the greatest rock genii  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-08, 14:07:46
Heart - Bebe le Strange.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-08, 18:04:37
Alcatrazz - Disturbing the Peace.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-02-08, 20:57:36
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset

2. On The Run
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-08, 20:58:58
Anathema - Pulled Under At 2000 Metres Per Second

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-08, 21:39:55
Rory Gallagher - Fresh Evidence.

Despite my somewhat enthusiastic gig-going schedule years ago, I never did get around to seeing Rory play live - not sure why.  But what an awesome blues performer!  Time to run upstairs and get some more CDs to rip, methinks 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-08, 21:59:33
Anathema - Regret

I'm having an Anathema-night here in Madtropolis.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-08, 22:16:47
Knight Area - Under a New Sign :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-09, 01:10:21
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-08, 21:59:33
I'm having an Anathema-night here in Madtropolis.  ;D

*horns* Mad.

There's only one thing that's better  :D


NP  Crowded House  on MySpace

Nice, but too poppy for my taste  :-X

Just got a letter from old friends in Melbourne, so I thought that would fit well  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-02-09, 01:30:28
ROY HARPER AND JIMMY PAGE - "Bad Speech"
from the album 'Jugula'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-09, 10:19:04
PP Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
JF  UFO - Walk On Water
NP Marillion - Clutching At Straws
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 16:41:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-09, 01:10:21
*horns* Mad.

There's only one thing that's better  :D


A few things actually:

Dream Theater, Arena, Amaseffer ( ;D), Pink Floyd etc etc.... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:06:15
With me it's more like if I'm in the mood for Anathema, then they're the ones that do it best  *horns*

And here's a band that are close, and just as great:

NP  Fates Warning:  Inside Out  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:38:19
Asia - Aura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:48:19
Hi guys, I'm typing this message in front of my television, because my computer is broken...well, the internet on my computer is...But luckily the Playstation 3 comes with wireless network-support so I can still bug you... ;)  Anyway, to stay on-topic:

Np: Anathema - Hindsight

This may well be my favourite acoustic album! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:51:01
Kate Bush - This Woman's Work Vol II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:58:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:48:19
Hi guys, I'm typing this message in front of my television, because my computer is broken...well, the internet on my computer is...But luckily the Playstation 3 comes with wireless network-support so I can still bug you... ;)

:o You can post text on a forum via your PS3?? :o
I thought it could only play games... ???
Wow...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-02-09, 20:21:25
Animations MySpace tracks

http://www.myspace.com/animationsofficial

Polish Prog-fusion attack as they say themselves. Anyone familiar with this band? I think it  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 21:06:17
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-02-09, 20:21:25
Animations MySpace tracks

http://www.myspace.com/animationsofficial

Polish Prog-fusion attack as they say themselves. Anyone familiar with this band? I think it  *horns*.

*shamefully plugging my own thread!

Yep, I do.  ;D (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1352.0)

Great band indeed and anyone who likes Liquid Tension Experiment really should check them out.
they're worth it.  8)

NP> Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

I kid you not.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-09, 21:41:35
Ahh yes, I remember reading about them earlier here in the Room.
It sounds a lot like Liquid Tension Experiment indeed.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:03:06
Genesis - Selling England By The Pond  ;D

Track: [03] Firth Of Fifth

This track literally holds one of the best guitar solo's in the history of music.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:30:07
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:03:06
Genesis - Selling England By The Pond  ;D

Here in the winter it must have been Winnie the Pooh's skating pond, Mad  ;D

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 21:06:17
Yep, I ... Thick As A Brick

I kid you not.  ;D

No, I believe you, Mad ..... I really do  :'(

;D

NP  Fates Warning:  Inside Out  (on repeat)  *horns*

More rocky, less dark than X (not meaning anything near merry tho, mind you; true proggies eschew merriness)  :D

Bups, I'd say that this could be a good starter for you  ;)


Interesting, from Wiki - Fates Warning: "The band directly contributed to the establishment of the progressive metal genre, with its early works considered by many as very important works defining the genre itself. In the liner notes to the 2005 expanded edition of the Awaken The Guardian album, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy noted that, 'very often fans and critics credit Dream Theater for creating a whole new genre of progressive metal music in the late '80s/early '90s... but the truth is Fates Warning were doing it years before us.'"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:54:21
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-09, 19:58:56
:o You can post text on a forum via your PS3?? :o
I thought it could only play games... ???
Wow...

Yes it's true. Quite ingenious isn't it? It takes ages to post a message on a forum this way (I have to select every single character with my controller on a virtual keyboard), but it can be done...

NP: Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:55:16
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 21:06:17
NP> Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick
I kid you not.  ;D

Terrific album, Gerald Bostock's finest hour ;)

NP: David Bowie - Earthling.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:58:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:54:21

NP: Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies


Prt I or Prt II?

Or like i have: Prt I and Prt II?  ;)

NP> Echolyn - Mei

Outstanding!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:59:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:55:16
Terrific album, Gerald Bostock's finest hour ;)


Funny thing is that now i know where Beardfish went hunting for inspiration.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-09, 23:07:51
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-09, 22:59:43
Funny thing is that now i know where Beardfish went hunting for inspiration.  :)

In the pond ?  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-10, 11:05:21
NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine -  1. Seventh Wave

I think I finally get what all the fuss is about with Prog Metal.  It's this guy.  *horns*

BTW, hi again folks.

-Manatee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-02-10, 11:19:56
Hi Manatee! It's been a while! :)
Good to see you posting again. ;)

Yeah, that guy Devin is a genius. A genius and a geek! :D


On topic:
Nothing...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-10, 12:46:23
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-02-10, 11:19:56
Hi Manatee! It's been a while! :)
Good to see you posting again. ;)

Yeah, that guy Devin is a genius. A genius and a geek! :D


On topic:
Nothing...


-Paco


Hi Paco,

Thanks for the re-welcome.  :)

NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscent - Hyperdrive

Yes, he's a genius, perhaps a geek, and definitely a complete lunatic.  I think he's my new hero.  ;D

-Manatee


P.S. NP since I started typing: Blackfield - Blackfield - Blackfield

That Steven Wilson dude's not bad either.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 12:47:15
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-10, 11:05:21
BTW, hi again folks.

Nice to see you again, Manatee  :)


Quote
NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine -  1. Seventh Wave

I think I finally get what all the fuss is about with Prog Metal.  It's this guy.  *horns*

There are a lot of great prog metal groups around, Manatee. Dream Theater is the Room favorite (and they certainly merit it), and if you ask me (you don't need to:), there's also Nevermore, Opeth, Scar Symmetry, Fates Warning, Redemption, Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Kamelot, Queensrÿche, Vanden Plas, Sieges Even, and Angra, just to name a few of my fave groups.

If you look around in the Room, you'l find many more.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-02-10, 13:47:59
I'm now listening to some Rush songs.
"2112" at the moment.
It struck me how much Geddy's voice sounds like Herman Saming's (A.C.T). Or the other way round of course!

I like it very much. :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 14:50:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-02-10, 13:47:59
I like it very much. :)

You're slooooooooooowly gettin there, Paxi ..... but I know: Puberty is a difficult time  :-\ :P :-*


So, now I cleaned and repaired enuff wheelchairs, alarms and stuff for today (no more grass and hedges (not after Madoff) in this lifetime, guys), so "I'm going home," as Alvin Lee put it so succintly  :D

Got

NP  Fates Warning:  Inside Out

fastened pretty tight in my Walkman.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-10, 15:23:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 14:50:15
fastened pretty tight in my Walkman.

Wow, are you that old? ;) ;D

NP: Dream Theater - Octavarium

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-10, 18:46:17
Utopia - Redux '92: Live in Japan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-10, 20:18:12
Unitopia - The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:06:39
NP  Fates Warning:  Parallels

Another great album by this very unique group  *horns*

Guys, am I really the only roomie who has entered this magical world ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:20:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:06:39
NP  Fates Warning:  Parallels

Another great album by this very unique group  *horns*

Guys, am I really the only roomie who has entered this magical world ?

Nicky.

You should know better, Nicky.  ;)

NP> Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Track: [01] The Door  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:31:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 12:47:15
Nice to see you again, Manatee  :)


There are a lot of great prog metal groups around, Manatee. Dream Theater is the Room favorite (and they certainly merit it), and if you ask me (you don't need to:), there's also Nevermore, Opeth, Scar Symmetry, Fates Warning, Redemption, Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, Kamelot, Queensrÿche, Vanden Plas, Sieges Even, and Angra, just to name a few of my fave groups.

If you look around in the Room, you'l find many more.

Nicky.

Hi again, Nicky

Yep, yep, I've heard a number of these.  There's some good stuff there, but Devin Townsend's the first one to really resonate with me.  I keep trying to be a Dream Theater fan, but they just don't do it for me, although I have found a few really good songs of theirs (As I Am comes to mind).  Part of it may be that I really don't enjoy James Labrie's voice much.  I've heard a few really good Opeth songs from Damnation recently -- that's on my possible buy list.  From what I read, that's not their usual style though.


NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet - My Ashes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 23:41:43
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:20:49
You should know better, Nicky.  ;)

OK, Mad, I found the following  :)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-12, 11:18:21
Well, actually I do know Redemption. It's with Ray Alder, vocalist from Fates Warning which I happen to like a lot too.  ;)

But we two seem to be rather alone with this pleasure  :-\

As far as I can appraise our fellow roomies, FW should be more to their taste than DT  ???


NP  FW:  Parallels  (on repeat)

The eleventh hour is a real killer  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 23:48:00
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-10, 22:31:41
I've heard a few really good Opeth songs from Damnation recently -- that's on my possible buy list.  From what I read, that's not their usual style though.

In a sense, yes, but then again, Opeth are one of the most diverse groups.

Get Watershed, a top-league album that can provide endless hours of enjoyment, Manatee  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-11, 00:17:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 14:50:15
fastened pretty tight in my Walkman.

You mean that you actually tape it on a cassette?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 23:41:43
But we two seem to be rather alone with this pleasure  :-\

As far as I can appraise our fellow roomies, FW should be more to their taste than DT  ???

I REALLY enjoy Jim Matheos' guitar playing on OSI! And Fates Warning are still on my "to discover"-list.
I will get there eventually! ;)


Today I listened to a bit of Spock's Beard's "Snow" (will do the rest tomorrow) and Gazpacho's "Night" which is ideal for a late evening.
I'm now listening to Vangelis' "Spiral".
The last song to be precise: 3 + 3.
After that I'm going to bed!! Finally!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-11, 00:25:22
Tony Iommi - Iommi.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 10:05:08
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-11, 00:17:49
I will get there eventually! ;)

:)

Quote
You mean that you actually tape it on a cassette?

???

A Walkman is a cd-player, Paxi, an excellent cure to the headache yo get when yor neighbors keep banging yo on yor head  ;D

Quote
I'm now listening to Vangelis' "Spiral".

You should get the Jon And Vangelis stuff, Paxi:  Ya have all the magic of Vangelis, plus that of Jon, plus their synergy - simply wåndåfål  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-11, 10:36:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 10:05:08
A Walkman is a cd-player

I thought a walkman is for playing casette-tapes, and a discman for playing cd's...But whatever, it's not very important, or is it? ;)

NP: The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath - Agadez

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 11:16:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-11, 10:36:53
I thought a walkman is for playing casette-tapes, and a discman for playing cd's...But whatever, it's not very important, or is it? ;)

Ya have to know what to put in it - a cd or a cassette tape - so in that way it is important, Tom.

A walkman is for walking, and a discman for disc-ussing/talking, and as I walk my talk, my discman is a walkman !

???

OK, Wiki - Walkman:  The names "Walkman", "Pressman", "Watchman", "Scoopman", "Discman", and "Talkman" are trademarks of Sony, and have been applied to a wide range of portable entertainment devices manufactured by the company. Sony continues to use the "Walkman" brand name for most of their portable audio devices, after the "Discman" name for CD players was dropped in the late 1990s. According to Sony, the plural form is "Walkman Personal Stereos", rather than "Walkmans" or "Walkmen" (presumably to preserve their trademark on "Walkman").


Quote
NP: The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath - Agadez

Quite a bedlam, huh Tom ?  What's your take ?

I personally find it real exciting and captivating  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-11, 15:09:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 23:41:43
As far as I can appraise our fellow roomies, FW should be more to their taste than DT  ???

Nicky.

Why ? Could you explain a bit  ?

NP UFO - Walk On Water
Track : Stopped By A Bullet (Of Love)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-11, 15:33:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 11:16:45
What's your take ?

I think this album is their most complete album to date. I like the fact that there are more shorter songs to be found here than on e.g. Frances The Mute. I think these relatively short songs make it easier to listen to the album in one take...At least it worked that way for me.

But, as with many other bands, I really have to be in a certain mood to be able to really enjoy TMV. This morning I was in that mood. *horns*

What are your favourite tracks here Nicky?

NP: Circus Maximus - Isolate

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-11, 16:20:55
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light

Track: [04] Incident At Haldeman's Lake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-11, 17:08:47
AC/DC - For Those About To Rock We Salute You. (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 17:13:20
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-11, 15:09:32
Why ? Could you explain a bit  ?

This should get you a ways, Bups:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB_BvaZoZMY

There's a lot here that sounds like Arena.

The Eleventh Hour is one of my fave pieces. In my tender moments, it can make me  :'(

If you have further questions about FW, I - or maybe Mad - will try to answer them  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-11, 15:33:03
What are your favourite tracks here Nicky?

Havent gotten that far, Tom. I'l return.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-11, 19:11:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 17:13:20

If you have further questions about FW, I - or maybe Mad - will try to answer them  :)


Yep, just shoot.  ;D

NP:> Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-11, 20:20:12
Riverside - Out of Myself
Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-11, 20:35:11
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-11, 20:20:12
Riverside - Out of Myself
Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel

Both =  8)

NP> Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit

Track: [07] Panic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-11, 20:46:31
What kinda band is Presto Ballet?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-11, 21:42:09
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-11, 20:46:31
What kinda band is Presto Ballet?

Everything you always wanted to know about Presto Ballet but was afraid to ask.  ;D (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=192874609)

Nah, just kidding.  ;)

Presto Ballet is the side project of Kurt Vandenhoof, lead guitarist of Metal Church, who plays, what's in a name, Metal.
In the beginning of the eighties there were a lot of Metal bands who were either the next big thing or a band to take notice off.
Bands like Exodus, Heathen, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer. And also Metal Church.
For me two albums of them are really important, meaning The Dark (with David Wayne on Vocals (no longer among us) and Blessing In Disguise (with Mike Howe on vocals which is for i'm concerned the best Metal Church vocalist ever).

Kurt began with Presto Ballet as a side project because he always loved the old school progrock, like Kansas, Jethro Tull, Styx and King Crimson.
Influences you here on both of Presto's albums, Peace Among The Ruins and The Lost Art Of Time Travel (released october last year) which is a real gem.

The sound of Presto Ballet can be found in a mixture of the aforementioned bands, Kansas, Jethro, Styx and King Crimson.

Enough?  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-12, 17:04:58
NP  Fates Warning:  Disconnected

It's fascinating, this world of Fates Warning. And there's definitely a progression: While Maiden and Priest (interesting juxtaposition this) were indulging themselves and their fans with pyrotechnics, FW were seeking into the very nerve of progmetal. With Parallels in 1991, the triumvirate of Matheos, Alder and Zonder was fully coalesced and the music mature and profound. Then came Inside Out and A Pleasant Shade of Gray, also exuding this maturity, and with Disconnected and FWX, they made excursions in very esoteric directions. All of this with a relatively small fanbase.

Now Mark Zonder has left FW in order to pursue other lines. (Maybe his fate was warning him.) Without Zonder - a fabulous drummer - FW can never be the same. Ray Alder has done some great stuff with Redemption. (I'm not sufficiently into Slavior, Engine, and OSI to evalute them properly.)

I'm sure that these three genii will continue to surprise us with prog treats, FW or not.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-12, 17:59:12
NP: Scar Symmetry - Quantum Leaper
Such a great song after a tough day at work! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2009-02-12, 20:21:53
Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds. Magnificent!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-12, 20:39:58
The Flower Kings - In The Eyes Of The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-02-12, 22:58:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-11, 17:13:20
This should get you a ways, Bups:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB_BvaZoZMY

Woooh ... That's great, indeed ! I have to get this song on a CD.

QuoteIf you have further questions about FW, I - or maybe Mad - will try to answer them  :)
Nicky.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-11, 19:11:46
Yep, just shoot.  ;D

I certainly will  ;)

NP - Nothing, Bupiegirl is claiming for rest  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 00:56:15
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-02-12, 22:58:51
Woooh ... That's great, indeed ! I have to get this song on a CD.

It's on Parallels, their most exuberant album, and a good starter  *horns*

But I warn you, Bups, FW are highly addictive  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-02-12, 22:58:51
NP - Nothing, Bupiegirl is claiming for rest  :-X

So how have you applied your head, torso, arms and legs, Bups ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-13, 09:07:34
Rush - Moving Pictures.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 09:41:26
NP  Fates Warning: Awaken The Guardian

No need to get the first three FW studio albums with John Arch, I'd say, except for completeness.

Pretty regular metal.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 09:52:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-12, 17:59:12
NP: Scar Symmetry - Quantum Leaper
Such a great song after a tough day at work! *horns*

Good judgement you have, Tom. It also gets the most votes at SS's official site at Metal Realm.  *horns*

http://www.metal-realm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33861

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:18:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 00:56:15
It's on Parallels, their most exuberant album, and a good starter  *horns*

Ordered  ;)

QuoteSo how have you applied your head, torso, arms and legs, Bups ?  :D

??? Sorry, my English reaches its limits, here ...

NP Nightwish : Century Child
The first four tracks are really mindblowing  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:22:59
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:18:04
??? Sorry, my English reaches its limits here ...

Don't worry, Bups, it has nothing to do with prog  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-13, 11:33:34
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-13, 11:41:53
Queensrÿche - Rage for Order.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-13, 14:25:55
Camel - Never Let Go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-13, 16:22:15
John Fogerty - Blue Moon Swamp.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-13, 19:19:00
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Asia - Silent Nation
Genesis - Duke

np: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-02-13, 19:54:35
NP: Metallica - Broken Beat and Scarred

Tom (I'm still using my Playstation to post here...so frustrating!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-13, 20:08:53
Arena - Contagion : The Moxx

Track: [04] On The Edge Of Despair

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-13, 21:07:17
Saga - House of Cards.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-13, 22:58:18
Dream Theater - Chaos In Stockholm  ;D

Track: Lines In The Sand  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 00:24:42
Again....

Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit

Track: [04] Leave No Trace

*ola* *ola* *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-14, 00:43:13
Devin Townsend - Terria - 2. Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 10:05:31
Queen - Innuendo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 11:55:11
Rainbow - Rising *horns*

Blinding album, this one.  One of my fondest musical memories from my schooldays was catching Rainbow twice on the Rising tour.  Awesome. They were never quite the same for me after Dio was kicked out...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 13:38:59
Just played: Arena - Immortal?
Now playing: Rainbow - Long Live Rock 'n' Roll.

I saw Rainbow on that tour, too, but didn't enjoy it as much as the Rising one.  Not the band's fault, just that Stafford Bingley Hall is a sh*tty barn of a place for a gig.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 14:18:11
Black Sabbath - Tyr
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 14:27:05
Welcome to page 399!  *horns*

Almost at no. 400! A milestone in the history of the Room.  ;D

NP> Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 14:48:19
Quote from: Sir Maddox of Mad on Sat, 2009-02-14, 14:27:05
Welcome to page 399!  *horns*

Well spotted, Sir!  Let's go for it! ;D

NP: Fish - 13th Star.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 16:04:53
Blackmore's Night - Shadow of the Moon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 19:16:18
Fish - Tales From the Big Bus.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 19:30:09
Shadow Gallery - Cliffhanger 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-02-14, 21:15:22
LIQUIDO - "Ordinary Life"
from the Album 'Float'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-02-14, 21:46:37
Martin Orford - The Old Road

np: Port Mahadia on MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/portmahadia

Project with Damian Wilson on vocals. Anyone who knew about this?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 21:47:00
Judas Priest - Point of Entry.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:04:21
Shadow Gallery - She Wants To Go Home

Slowly but surely an end is approaching in this Shadow-Gallery-day.
Slowly fate is weaving a final chord to this beautiful play list.  :D

What better way is there to end it than with Floydian Memories?  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:23:38
DURAN DURAN - "Ordinary World"
from the album 'Duran Duran (The Wedding Album)'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:37:49
Galleon - Engines Of Creation

Track: [02] The Assemblers

People should like this band more.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:43:27
Jon Bon Jovi - Destination Anywhere.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:46:07
RICK  WAKEMAN - "Warmongers"
from the album 'The Private Collection'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-15, 00:02:22
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-15, 01:00:07
Again.....

Anathema - Alternative 4

Track: [03] Empty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-15, 07:56:11
Devin Townsend Band - Accelerated Evolution - 2. Storm

Got home tonight, and the other new disc had arrived.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-15, 13:50:49
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-02-14, 21:46:37
np: Port Mahadia on MySpace:
Project with Damian Wilson on vocals. Anyone who knew about this?

Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:46:07
RICK  WAKEMAN - "Warmongers"
from the album 'The Private Collection'

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-14, 22:37:49
Galleon - Engines Of Creation
People should like this band more.  8)

These are the sorta tips I like. I'l check'm. Thanks guys  :) :) :)


NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon

If ya like Scar Symmetry, yal like recent IE  ;)  (Tom, Mad, Jonesy)

One'o'my fave groups  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-15, 16:24:26
RICK WAKEMAN - "Floodflames"
from the album 'Return To The Centre Of The Earth'


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-15, 13:50:49
These are the sorta tips I like. I'l check'm. Thanks guys  :) :) :)

That's why I put the album title in as well; so that people can check em out! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-15, 16:51:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-15, 13:50:49
NP  Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon

If ya like Scar Symmetry, yal like recent IE  ;)  (Tom, Mad, Jonesy)

One'o'my fave groups  ;D *horns*

Nicky.

Well i have Live In Ahtens which is a rather good album. Nice to start with since all the essential IE songs are on it so it seems but to be honest:

Somehow it doesn't click.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-15, 18:10:15
Soul Asylum - Grave Dancers Union - 9. Without a Trace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-02-15, 18:21:06
KULA SHAKER - "Hush"
from the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' soundtrack.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-02-15, 22:09:54
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Collage - Moonshine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-15, 22:43:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-15, 16:51:23
Well i have Live In Ahtens which is a rather good album. Nice to start with since all the essential IE songs are on it so it seems but to be honest:
Somehow it doesn't click.  :-\

That's why I wrote "recent," Mad. Live In Athens is from 1999. IE have progressed a lot since then - actually like any true prog group would. The albums to get are Framing Armageddon (2007) and The Crucible Of Man (2008), which are Part I & II of a very intriguing epos, an extension of the Something Wicked storyline. These two albums are terrific, and I recommend them highly to people who like very heavy progmetal like Scar Symmetry and Nevermore.

But OK, Mad, you're  :-\  about these two groups .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-02-16, 00:03:08
RICK WAKEMAN - "The Battle"
from the album 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-16, 00:16:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-15, 22:43:05
That's why I wrote "recent," Mad. Live In Athens is from 1999. IE have progressed a lot since then - actually like any true prog group would. The albums to get are Framing Armageddon (2007) and The Crucible Of Man (2008), which are Part I & II of a very intriguing epos, an extension of the Something Wicked storyline. These two albums are terrific, and I recommend them highly to people who like very heavy progmetal like Scar Symmetry and Nevermore.

But OK, Mad, you're  :-\  about these two groups .....

Nicky.

Funny, i thought 'Something Wicked' from 1998 was the first part of this trilogy.

NP> The Flower Kings - The Devils Danceschool



Edt: YAY!!!!


Page 400!!!!!!!!!!!!   *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-02-16, 00:22:08
KORN - "Word Up!"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-16, 01:11:43
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-16, 00:16:31
Funny, i thought 'Something Wicked' from 1998 was the first part of this trilogy.

From IE's official website icedearth.com, notes to The Crucible Of Man:  "... it would seem that the innumerable trials and tribulations mainman Jon Schaffer has undertook over the decades as an uncompromising and never-totally-satisfied songwriter/musician were part of an otherworldly grand design that gave Schaffer the beastly prowess he needed to tell a story of unprecedented originality in metal music. That story is of course the Something Wicked Saga. While Schaffer hinted at what was to come on 1998's Something Wicked This Way Comes disc, it wasn't until 2007 that the stars aligned and the story could be revealed in detail with the release of Framing Armageddon – Something Wicked Part I. And although The Crucible Of Man is the hard-charging sonic conclusion of the Something Wicked Saga, fans can expect the story to continue in other media such as print and possibly film in the future."

As far as I understand this very complicated plot, the Setians are banished to the mountains, where they witness "mankinds dishonesty" and "human hypocrisy," which convinces them that they have more of a right to possess the earth. There's of course a lot more going on.

The music itself is some of the best progmetal around  *horns*

Tim Ripper Owens sings tremendously on Armageddon. Unfortunately they didnt/couldnt keep him for Crucible, on which Matt Barlow sings; he's fine too, but I find that Ripper is better for this stuff.

Not to be missed  ;)

NP  The Crucible Of Man


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-16, 00:16:31
Edt: YAY!!!!

Page 400!!!!!!!!!!!!   *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Congrats, Mad, you got to deflower Ms 400  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-16, 10:15:48
NP Madness - Madstock !

Track - It Must Be Love    :-* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-16, 10:15:56
Half Man Half Biscuit - Back in the DHSS/The Trumpton Riots EP.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-02-16, 11:48:53
Sabbat - Dreamweaver (reflections of our yesterday)

On a major metal trip at the moment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-16, 14:15:26
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-02-16, 11:48:53
Sabbat - Dreamweaver (reflections of our yesterday)

On a major metal trip at the moment


*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-16, 19:10:05
Marillion - Happiness on the Road (Bristol dowload)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-02-16, 20:19:06
Credo - Rhetoric

np: IQ - Frequency (from Tour cd)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-02-16, 20:30:24
Demians ~ Building An Empire

Track: [07] Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-02-17, 09:14:27
NIGHTWISH - "Dark Chest Of Wonders"
from the album 'Once'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 09:21:02
Rush - Exit Stage Left.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-02-17, 09:31:38
Nightwish - Wishmaster

Track - Deep Silent Complete  Where are you now, Tarja  :'(

   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:09:30
Styx - Cornerstone.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:40:33
Belly - King - 5. Super-Connected

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-02-17, 09:31:38
Nightwish - Wishmaster

Track - Deep Silent Complete  Where are you now, Tarja  :'(

  

I heard a track from her solo album -- it's pretty good and definitely sounds like you'd expect, although somewhat less metallic than Nightwish.  Personally, I'm rather smitten with Anette.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:46:22
Vangelis - Conquest Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:57:24
Fish - Derek Dick and his Amazing Electric Bear.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:36:38
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:46:22
Vangelis - Conquest Of Paradise

None'o'ya guys into Jon & Vangelis (except Iggy, of course)  ???


NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris  *horns*

Thanks again, Tom  :)

But I can't hear too much of this at a time, it make my mind kinda ... eerie  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:39:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:36:38
None'o'ya guys into Jon & Vangelis (except Iggy, of course)  ???



No, just Vangelis.  ;)
John's no where to be found on this album.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:40:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:36:38
None'o'ya guys into Jon & Vangelis (except Iggy, of course)  ???

Nope.  I don't much care for anything Vangelis except, possibly, the reasonably effective background music in the mighty Bladerunner!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:50:52
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:39:38
No, just Vangelis.  ;)
John's no where to be found on this album.  :D

::)

And is it Bella's head-h you brought over  :P


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:40:06
Nope.  I don't much care for anything Vangelis except, possibly, the reasonably effective background music in the mighty Bladerunner!

Once again, Jon & Vangelis. BIG difference: Vangelis alone moves dangerously near lounge. Jon & Vangelis are metaphysical and wonderful  *horns*

Why are you guys such buggers  :P

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 13:11:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 12:50:52
Once again, Jon & Vangelis.

I can only repeat: "I don't much care for anything Vangelis"  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 14:08:37
Van der Graaf Generator - H to He, Who Am the Only One.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-02-17, 14:39:10
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 11:40:33
Personally, I'm rather smitten with Anette.  :D

Really  ??? I won't say that she is doing a bad job on DPP but Tarja was so ...  :'( :'( :'(

But I watched the End of Innocence DVD last night and I must admit that it must not be easy to stay on the road for months with those guys. Let's say that they have a primary sense of humor, to say the least  :P

NP Nightwish - Oceanborn (reloaded edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 15:13:36
Van der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 15:55:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 13:11:27
I can only repeat: "I don't much care for anything Vangelis"  :-*

Not either his money ?  So that means that you have nuff of it  ???


NP  Queensrÿche:  I Dream In Infrared  (on Rage, on repeat)  *horns*

Mad, when you start listening to OM II, Nevermore, and Scar Symmetry, I'll give you back your ¨  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-17, 16:07:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 15:55:49
Not either his money ?  So that means that you have nuff of it  ???

Looking at the amount of cd's he buys almost daily, one would certainly think so... ;)

NP: Marillion - Out Of This World

Their concert I attended last sunday was truly 'out of this world'...What a great show they put on. Really amazing. :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 16:30:47
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 16:52:55
Gillan - Future Shock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 20:58:12
Ash - 1977 - 6. Kung Fu

Not remotely proggy but a ton of fun.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:11:36
Half Man Half Biscuit - Editor's Recommendation.

Also a ton of fun! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:18:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:11:36
Half Man Half Biscuit - Editor's Recommendation.

Also a ton of fun! ;D

Never heard them, but they've earned a listen from me for the band name alone.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:22:36
Tiles ~ Fly Paper

Track: [01] Hide In My Shadow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:36:26
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:18:35
Never heard them, but they've earned a listen from me for the band name alone.

I'm suprised you've not heard of them with a name like that, plus they've been around since the 80s.  A band that plays silly/funny stuff in a slightly out of tune sort of way.  Very English subject matter.  A personal fave is 'With Goth on Our Side' from the 'Trouble Over Bridgewater' album:

My name it is Dai Young,
I'm the king of Welsh Goth,
The village I come from,
Is near Abersoch.

I was brought up on Bauhaus,
And black bedroom walls,
And I had my first snakebite,
When I was in halls.

Now the graveyard is calling,
The sky's getting greyer,
I'll drink the warm blood of the borough surveyor,
And I'll murder the verger,
I've seen how he gawps,
And I'll write on his headstone "Here lies Jones the Corpse".

Now my overweight girlfriend,
She sits and she crimps.
Her mothers convinced shes communing with imps,
Her brothers alright though,
He's a good lad is Wilf,
Cos he's into Placebo and Cradle of Filth.

At my gig up in Butlins,
The red-coats complained,
They tried to remove me - the bottles they rained,
But for the first time in history I did "Run and Hide",
And the scousers in shell-suits,
Had Goths on their side.

Now this land of my fathers,
It don't suit my needs,
I'd rather be someplace,
Like Bradford or Leeds,
Where the Gimpton teenagers could meet in my shed,
For advice on masscara,
And all things undead.

Now my left index finger,
Is nine inches long,
It's hovering over,
A world that's gone wrong,
Ask me to Prestatyn,
And thats what I'll do,
And we'll all die together,
And Dylan can sue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:37:45
David Bowie - Hunky Dory.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:43:57
NP: Dream Theater - Hollow Years (Live At Budokan)

Man, that guitarsolo! :o *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-17, 22:12:21
Animations ~ S/T

Track: [01] Intro/ Dare You Enter?

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-02-17, 22:15:50
NP Abydos - Little boys Heavy Metal Shadow Opera etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 22:22:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 21:36:26
I'm suprised you've not heard of them with a name like that, plus they've been around since the 80s.  A band that plays silly/funny stuff in a slightly out of tune sort of way.  Very English subject matter.  A personal fave is 'With Goth on Our Side' from the 'Trouble Over Bridgewater' album:

They may not have gotten much exposure on my side of the Pond.  I'll plug them into Pandora and see what comes up as soon as I finish listening to my recent entry to the song title game (which is fiendishly addictive).

NP: Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie - 3. Honeymoon Suite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 22:38:25
NP: Half Man Half Biscuit - McIntyre Treadmore and Davitt - Girlfriend's Finished With Him   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-17, 23:17:46
NP: Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 23:19:27
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-17, 22:22:24
They may not have gotten much exposure on my side of the Pond.

My apologies - I wasn't sure which part of this web-wide world you were from ;)

I see you've found something from "McIntyre Treadmore and Davitt" - classic example of the band's obsession with relatively obscure UK culture.  I don't know how much you know about this, but Michael Palin (of Monty Python fame) did an excellent series of comedies in the 70s called 'Ripping Yarns' and in one episode entitled 'Golden Gordon' the fortunes of a minor local football team were followed.  McIntyre, Treadmore and Davitt were three players from this imaginary team.  Well, it amuses people like me anyway... ;D

Now playing: Tori Amos - Boys for Pele.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-17, 23:35:16
NP: Three - Diamonds In The Crush

Great band, great song! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-17, 23:47:52
NP  Queensrÿche: Rage For Order

Q music is very uneven, a lot of it I find rather dull (altho Geoff's singing is invariably great), but there are times when they're absolutely fantabulous. E.g. there's a point in the chorus of Infrared (on Rage) where Geoff´s voice sounds like it's "taking off" - I don't know how else to put it - highly extraordinary, never experienced anything like that before  *horns*

Guys, give your Queensrÿche albums another run. They're worth it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 00:38:48
Trevor Rabin - Can't Look Away.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 05:46:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-17, 23:19:27
My apologies - I wasn't sure which part of this web-wide world you were from ;)

I see you've found something from "McIntyre Treadmore and Davitt" - classic example of the band's obsession with relatively obscure UK culture.  I don't know how much you know about this, but Michael Palin (of Monty Python fame) did an excellent series of comedies in the 70s called 'Ripping Yarns' and in one episode entitled 'Golden Gordon' the fortunes of a minor local football team were followed.  McIntyre, Treadmore and Davitt were three players from this imaginary team.  Well, it amuses people like me anyway... ;D


No worries.  Nicky tells me I've got it good because I live almost in Dream Theater's backyard, but, being a contrary bastard, I mostly like European prog bands.  I do remember Ripping Yarns, but it was from long long ago, and I can't claim to remember it in enough detail  to have recognized the reference.  I can, however, recite the Parrot Sketch almost verbatim.  ;D

NP: Sugar - Beaster (EP) - 4. JC Auto
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:21:02
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 05:46:54
...I live almost in Dream Theater's backyard...

You live in (or near) New York? That's cool, I really love that place. Been there for two weeks a couple of years ago and it was great. I definately want to go back there again someday.

NP: Iron Maiden - The Mission

The word 'epic' comes to mind... :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:49:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:21:02
You live in (or near) New York? That's cool, I really love that place. Been there for two weeks a couple of years ago and it was great. I definately want to go back there again someday.

The novelty wears off after the first 40 years or so.  ;)   I, of course, would like to visit Europe.  I spent a week in Holland when I was 16, and other than that I've never been across 'The Pond.'

NP: Sugar - Besides - 15. After All the Roads Have Led to Nowhere

And, in case anyone was wondering (I know I was), apparently I don't sleep.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 09:37:28
Frank Zappa - Strictly Commercial.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 09:51:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:21:02
NP: Iron Maiden - The Mission
The word 'epic' comes to mind... :)

I'v played Maiden several times, and I can hear that they're good, but somehow they don't quite do it for me, same as e.g. Pearl Jam.

Hard to say why, maybe there's just not enuff unusual stuff to catch my attention and grip me.

When you say "epic," Tom, do you mean that you get just as gripped as with e.g. Arena or Queens Of The Stone Age ?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:21:02
definately

::)

I thought you guys didnt dare no longer  :P


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 07:49:27
And, in case anyone was wondering (I know I was), apparently I don't sleep.  :(

???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 10:11:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 09:51:33
I'v played Maiden several times, and I can hear that they're good, but somehow they don't quite do it for me, same as e.g. Pearl Jam.

Hard to say why, maybe there's just not enuff unusual stuff to catch my attention and grip me.

Oh my, I made a mistake...... :o I typed down Iron Maiden when I was actually playing Queensÿche's The Mission... :-[ I'm not even sure Iron Maiden has a song with the same name...

NP: Karnivool - Themata

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 10:22:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-18, 10:11:15
Oh my, I made a mistake...... :o I typed down Iron Maiden when I was actually playing Queensÿche's The Mission... :-[

Quite a difference I'd say  ;)

And

Quote
NP: Karnivool - Themata

seem to be good too. What's your take on'm, Tom ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 12:14:01
Just finished: Marillion - This Strange Engine.
Just started: Queensrÿche - Tribe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 12:24:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 12:15:18
Tie Dye On The Highway - Robert Plant

Nobody here listens to this guy either, and that is also a serious lapse of judgement  ;)

His Mighty ReArranger is super 8)

Off to (plant)lunch now .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-18, 13:51:48
NP Fates Warning : Parallels

Wow, wow, wow, at first listen this is nothing less than stunning  *horns*

It definitively reminds me of a certain ... I&W of the same year  8)

Looks like I have found another exciting band, boys !  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-18, 14:16:58
Gazpacho ~ Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 14:55:21
Def Leppard - X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 15:47:30
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-18, 13:51:48
Looks like I have found another exciting band, boys !  :)

Glad to hear, Bups. FW are definitely top league, nothing sensational, in fact rather discreet, but once ya get into it, the music is just as gripping as DT  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 15:48:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 12:24:58
Nobody here listens to this guy either

Sez who?  I played the 'Ship of Fools' CD single only yesterday ;D

Actually, there's a lot of truth in what you say as I've only just got around to ripping any Plant CDs to the computer, which means I probably haven't played them in the last 2 to 3 years.  Normally if I get a CD out to play on the Big HiFi I'll also rip it at the same time.  Doesn't time fly by?  A personal Plant fave is 'Manic Nirvana', by the way 8)

Now playing: Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears. Another artist that I've only just got around to ripping!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-18, 15:54:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 14:55:21
Def Leppard - X

I may be on a minority here but like this one a lot  8)  It has some great songs (i.e. Torn To Shreds)

Plus, they made a nice video for Now.

NP Nothing at the moment

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-18, 15:58:51
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

On repeat.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 16:00:20
Is that a first listen, Mad ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 16:41:58
Robert Plant - Fate of Nations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-18, 17:11:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-18, 16:00:20
Is that a first listen, Mad ?  ;D

Nicky.

Well actually...

It's already the third listen in a row.  :-[ *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 18:25:31
I confused Nicky!  Do I get a bonus point for that?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 15:48:25
Sez who?  I played the 'Ship of Fools' CD single only yesterday ;D

Actually, there's a lot of truth in what you say as I've only just got around to ripping any Plant CDs to the computer, which means I probably haven't played them in the last 2 to 3 years.  Normally if I get a CD out to play on the Big HiFi I'll also rip it at the same time.  Doesn't time fly by?  A personal Plant fave is 'Manic Nirvana', by the way 8)

Now playing: Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears. Another artist that I've only just got around to ripping!

Re: Robert Plant - Ditto what Steve said -- I've also got a bunch of Plant discs but hadn't played them in a while.

NP (and ripping): Robert Plant - Fate of Nations  ;)

Edited because I just woke up, and my typing was even worse than usual.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 18:39:16
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 18:25:31
NP (and ripping): Robert Plant - Fate of Nations  ;)

Listening to the third track earlier, I thought "that sounds like Richard Thompson on guitar" - pulled the CD, checked the booklet and it is indeed Mr Thompson.  Possibly the most recognisable guitarist on the planet?

NP: Robert Plant - Manic Nirvana.
I love this album, it's a bit different from normal Planty I think. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 19:38:59
NP: R.E.M. - Dead Letter Office - 17. Gardening at Night (originally from the EP Chronic Town)

Back from the good old days when Michael Stipe mumbled everything.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-18, 19:43:48
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: Carried By The Wind  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 20:48:13
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 19:38:59
NP: R.E.M. - Dead Letter Office - 17. Gardening at Night (originally from the EP Chronic Town)

Great version of 'King of the Road' on that album - another one I need to dig out and rip!

NP: The Power Station - The Power Station
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-18, 21:41:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-18, 20:48:13
Great version of 'King of the Road' on that album - another one I need to dig out and rip!


Just ripped it myself.  I really enjoy the cover of Toys in the Attic -- fun to hear them do a straight-ahead hard rock song for a change.

NP: R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction - 1. Feeling Gravitys Pull

Ripping this one now.  Really no excuse not to have all their stuff on my computer -- they're a personal favorite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-18, 22:39:17
METALLICA - "One"
from the album '...And Justice for all'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 00:18:36
Camel - Dust and Dreams.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 00:34:33
SOUNDGARDEN - "Like Suicide"
from the album 'Superunknown'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 01:04:03
PINK FLOYD - "Comfortably Numb"
from the album 'The Wall'

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 08:33:22
Manning - The View From My Window.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 09:23:16
THE TEA PARTY - "Temptation"
from the album 'Transmission'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 09:23:41
Marillion - Radiation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 10:14:08
Fish - For Who the Bells Toll!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-19, 11:49:35
NP: Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element pt1

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 13:29:41
Robert Plant - Pictures at Eleven.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 16:26:21
Elvis Costello - This Year's Model.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-19, 16:30:26
The Flower Kings - Genie In A Bottle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-19, 16:47:12
NP  Spock's Beard:  Octane

Super  *horns*

Even pubertarians dig it  ;) ;D

Has just the right mood for me at the moment  :( :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-19, 17:05:05
NP  SB:  She Is Everything  (on repeat)

Killer song  *horns*

Guess I need some love and comfort at the moment  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-19, 17:05:59
How was Opeth Nicky? :)

NP: Arena - Purgatory Road

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-19, 18:00:11
Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-19, 18:55:11
Pendragon - Pure

np: IQ - Tour Cd 2

track: Jet (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-19, 19:56:12
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-19, 18:55:11
Pendragon - Pure

I played that album earlier today. The more I hear it, the more I'm convinced that it's Pendragon's finest work to date, even surpassing Not Of This World... Believe me, this says a lot in my case!

Looking forward to next month, when I will see them live again. Nick said that they are gonna play all tracks from Pure so that promises to be a great night already! 8)

NP: Marillion - Thankyou Whoever You Are

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 20:50:28
PENDRAGON - "And We'll Go Hunting Deer"
from the album 'The World'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-19, 21:19:17
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 20:50:28
PENDRAGON - "And We'll Go Hunting Deer"
from the album 'The World'

8)

NP> Nothing yet. I've just started up Winamp.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 21:25:10
PORCUPINE TREE - "Stars Die"
from the album 'Stars Die - The Delerium Years 1991 - 1997"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-19, 21:32:19
The Flower Kings - Devils Playground
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-02-19, 21:40:59
DIRE STRAITS - 'Love over gold'
the whole album!
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-19, 23:59:28
NP  Nevermore:  In Memory

That did good too  8)

My fave group  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-20, 01:12:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-19, 17:05:59
How was Opeth,  Nicky ? :)

Right, Tom, back to business  ;)

Yeah, superconcert !!!  These guys are really, I mean really, among the best.

No accessories - no lightshow, movies, costumes etc. - just the five guys in their jeans or whatever playing their Paul Reed Smith guitars and stuff  8)

Mike midfront, discreetly eying his gang, modest as ever, but fully present and balanced.

I'v rarely experienced musicians so serious and into their music. There's a lot of riff repetition in their music, and many lesser musicians would lose concentration, but the Opeth guys use it to build up intensity.

What struck me is that Opeth have developed from kinda Mike with backing to a fiveband of equals, all fabulous musicians. Mike introduced Fredrik as the lead guitarist, which is very true, as Mike played mainly the basic riffs, while Fredrik let loose on the solos.

Mike is very comfortable in all singing styles, and when he growls, he doesnt make a show of it, instead it becomes just as natural as his midrange clean singing.

They played most songs from Watershed, except Burden, which I missed very much; I would'v liked to hear how that remarkable closing duel had developed since studio times.

My friend Claus (who btw gave me the ticket as a present, UR never turned up) is an excellent voluntary sound technician, and he complained about the sound, and he was probably right about that; but to me it was secondary, as the intensity of the music burned thru to me.

OK, the balance of instruments could'v been better; the bass was too loud, and the keyboards were only really heard at the beginning and ending of songs, with an occasional midway passage, but hey, don't the keyboards always get drowned in metal concerts ?

Otoh it was fascinating to see Martin Mendez do his bass. A relatively small guy with an enormous instrument, his right-hand fingers literally danced over the fretboard. How it was decided which finger actually struck at a given moment remains obscure to me.

Martin Axe was awesome too, and his drumming actually quite clear - one'o'm best around.

There were some funny moments too: The guys were on home turf (Sweden), and in the beginning of the concert, Mike said "I aint gonna speak fuckin English here. Learn Swedish !" and from then on he spoke only Swedish, also shootin off some Stockholm colloquialisms that I couldnt always catch. Well, cool guy at any rate. (Just like with women: You dont actually need to understand'm .....)  ;D

They played one extra, Deliverance, and that sure was the culmination of the gig. That terrific closing coda sent everybody over the moon.

So we went out into the cold Swedish winter night with some heck of a musical experience warming us inside  :) 8) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-02-20, 03:23:29
ORCO - "Furious"
from the 'Vacant' E.P.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 04:28:50
NP: Ozric Tentacles - Jurassic Shift - Sunhair

Rather good as as spacey instrumentals go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:09:40
Continuing my exploration of Half Man Half Biscuit on Pandora and just happened upon a song called "Albert Hammond Bootleg."  I have no clue who Albert Hammond is, but it has one of the most amazing lines I've ever heard: "I'd rather talk to plankton than to dance with you."   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:20:23
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:09:40
I have no clue who Albert Hammond is

Relish the moment! ;)  The official HMHB site is at http://www.hmhb.co.uk/ and if you click on the various album covers you'll find explanations for some of the references.  The track you're listening to is from 'Back in the DHSS/Trumpton Riots' CD (http://cobweb.businesscollaborator.com/hmhb/records/BInDHSS.htm) which says this about Mr Hammond:

Gibraltarian Singer/songwriter from the 70's, can be blamed for Cher and Michael Bolton. He did commit other crimes against humanity - the greatest of which must surely be his co-authorship of Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". Not that he contented himself with inflicting his songs on the world via third parties. Oh no, back in the early '70s the bugger actually went and did it himself with a song called "Free Electric Band" which proudly proclaimed ...I gave it up for music/And the Free Electric Band (he needn't have bothered).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:26:06
Robert Plant - The Principle of Moments.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:34:15
PARADISE LOST - "One Second"
from the 'One Second' album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:14:21
Great review from the Opeth gig, Nicky  ;)

NP It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:21:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 09:20:23
Relish the moment! ;)  The official HMHB site is at http://www.hmhb.co.uk/ and if you click on the various album covers you'll find explanations for some of the references.  The track you're listening to is from 'Back in the DHSS/Trumpton Riots' CD (http://cobweb.businesscollaborator.com/hmhb/records/BInDHSS.htm) which says this about Mr Hammond:

Gibraltarian Singer/songwriter from the 70's, can be blamed for Cher and Michael Bolton. He did commit other crimes against humanity - the greatest of which must surely be his co-authorship of Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". Not that he contented himself with inflicting his songs on the world via third parties. Oh no, back in the early '70s the bugger actually went and did it himself with a song called "Free Electric Band" which proudly proclaimed ...I gave it up for music/And the Free Electric Band (he needn't have bothered).



Oh dear, it appears he's been a very bad boy indeed.  In light of the above, I can certainly understand why discerning ladies would prefer conversation with minute sea life.

NP: Little Feat - Representing the Mambo - 1. Texas Twister

A bite of Americana to cleanse the palate before sampling the next bite of Biscuit.  ;)

To be honest, this album is pretty lousy, but the first song is fun.  I doubt I'll last more than a few songs more before ejecting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:29:54
Okay, the next two songs were even worse than I remembered.  This requires something heavy and high-quality to drive that out of my head.

NP: Devin Townsend - Terria - 3. Earth Day

I play this pretty much everyday, and I have no plans to stop in the near future.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:39:49
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:29:54
Okay, the next two songs were even worse than I remembered. 
Yes, whilst I recognise there's certainly musicianship involved in Little Feat the band never did anything for me, either!

NP: PJ Harvey - 4-Track Demos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:56:49
Steve Gibbons - Birmingham to Memphis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 12:29:03
Metallica - Death Magnetic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 13:41:39
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 13:53:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 13:41:39
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader

Dang, I love that album.  I have to figure out where I buried it.  Probably I bought it on vinyl, which means it's boxed up with all the other things languishing because I can't be bothered to get a new ground wire for my turntable (or buy a new turntable if they still make the things).

NP: After Forever: Energize Me (presumably on whatever their newest album is, but I got it on a freebie sampler when I ordered something else  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 14:01:03
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 13:53:59
Dang, I love that album.

I did vinyl replacement on that one last year.  As the CD was 2.98 UK pounds from Amazon I thought it would be rude not to! ;D

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 13:53:59
I can't be bothered to get a new ground wire for my turntable

My turntable still works, but as the cartridge is moving coil it won't plug directly into most things these days.  I was using a pre-amp with a built-in moving coil stage, but that expired a couple of years back.  I can't be bothered spending money to fix things, I'm just concentrating on replacing vinyl instead.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-20, 19:12:50
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-20, 10:14:21
Great review from the Opeth gig, Nicky  ;)

Thanks, Bups. Twas a memorable concert  8)

How are you with Opeth ?

Btw Mikael Åkerfeldt pronounces "Opeth" with the English th, like in "maketh".


NP  Nevermore:  The Politics Of Ecstasy  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:07:46
Earlier: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts

np: preview from the upcoming Steve Thorne album 'Into The Ether' on his MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/stevethorne

track: Feathers  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:39:24
PINK FLOYD - "Comfortably Numb"
from the album 'The Wall'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:46:52
Black Sabbath - Dehumanizer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:51:50
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

Hmm, i was not really familiar with Jethro but i like this album.
Though i must say that from the old-school prog bands i like King Crimson more.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:53:47
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:51:50
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

Good choice.  In time I could probably forgive your lack of Galahad awareness ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:54:54
Tracks of the new Satellite album on their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland

Love this band, already ordered the album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:58:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:53:47
Good choice.  In time I could probably forgive your lack of Galahad awareness ;D ;D ;D

Sssshhhht. Don't say that too loud, Mr. Jones.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-20, 20:59:25
NP  Queensrÿche:  OM II  *horns*

Altho Nevermore are my fave group, they were too demanding for me today. OM II is just right  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 21:31:28
Heart - Little Queen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-20, 23:30:35
Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-20, 23:38:29
NP: Soundgarden - Down on the Upside - 1. Pretty Noose 
Re: Nicky's question about is there a reason to listen to non-prog metal... I guess what fits into the category is open to debate, but this might be a good reason.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-20, 23:45:50
Marillion - Garden Party  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-21, 00:07:43
Marillion ~ Ocean Cloud
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 08:40:12
Black Sabbath - Live Evil.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-02-21, 10:03:56
PINK FLOYD - "Waiting for the Worms"
from the album 'The Wall'

I woke up with this track in my head. ::) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 10:59:51
NP  Gojira on MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=4552860

There's been so much rave about this band, so I decided to run'm. Quite special, altho maybe not quite my taste .....

The Frenchies are really rising now, with Gojira, Demians, and Spheric Universe Experience.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 11:39:10
Genesis - Genesis Archive #2 1976-1992 Disc 3

I'm not a huge fan of the Drum Machine Years, but I don't mind the odd spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-02-21, 11:46:17
Serenades by Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 12:27:56
David Bowie - Young Americans.

Probably my least favourite Bowie album that doesn't actually feature 'Laughing Gnome' ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-21, 13:29:07
Joe Jackson - Jumpin' Jive - 2. Jack, You're Dead!

You ain't got no red corpuscles -- Jack, you dead!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 14:19:28
Sugar - Copper Blue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-21, 14:37:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 14:19:28
Sugar - Copper Blue.

Splendid choice -- one of my favorite albums by anyone.

NP: Pixies - Doolittle

Track: well, all of them.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-02-21, 14:57:38
Marillion - Marillion.com
7. Tumble Down The Years


I like this very much. :) It's very nice music. Maybe not as proggish as Marbles (or any of the Fish era albums) but very pleasant.
I don't understand why people tend to piss on this album so much... :-\


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:28:07
Funny...I'm playing Marillion too.

But...

Album ~ Brave

Track: [01] Bridge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:39:33
NP  Tool:  Lateralus  *horns*

Gettin back in shape  :)

Mad and I are into Tool. Anyone else ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:50:13
Thin Lizzy - Thunder & Lightning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:51:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:39:33
NP  Tool:  Lateralus  *horns*

Gettin back in shape  :)

Mad and I are into Tool. Anyone else ?

Nicky.


Yes, but as I recall, I disappointed you by only owning the early albums.  I'm willing to remedy that though.  ;)   What do you think of A Perfect Circle?  I somehow managed not to have heard them until recently and didn't realize it featured Maynard.

NP: Frost* - Milliontown - Hyperventillate

I finally got around to sampling this on Pandora.  Heard two songs so far and am pissed off at myself for not already owning it.   :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 16:12:34
The Pixies - Death to the Pixies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 16:50:46
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:51:14
What do you think of A Perfect Circle? 

A couple of years ago, I was so hot on Tool that I proceeded to buy all their side projects too. Thus I have three APC albums. I havent listened enough to'm to rate'm. My impression is that they're not quite up to Tool standards, but that would also be expecting too much.

Yeah Manatee, Lateralus and 10,000 Days are real real hot. Try to get into the lyrics too. They're very autobiographical (Maynard).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2009-02-21, 16:58:24
Shadowland - The Whistleblower

The song has been going round my head since last night...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:26:57
Queensrÿche - Take Cover.

(Sits back and waits for the traditional "it's not a very good album" comments ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:28:05
Are there any Queensryche albums that are "not a very good album"?! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:35:11
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:28:05
Are there any Queensryche albums that are "not a very good album"?! :o

Not from where I'm standing, but you meet some strange folk on the internet ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:55:51
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:28:05
Are there any Queensryche albums that are "not a very good album"?! :o

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:35:11
Not from where I'm standing, but you meet some strange folk on the internet ;D


Oh crap. If all you folks think that highly of them, I'll have to go back and see what I've missed.  I remember hearing a few of their songs on the radio years ago -- I thought one was a pretty good plain old rock song (Jet City Woman), and I found the others annoying.  I guess that's what I get for paying attention to the radio, a nasty habit I've kicked since then.

NP: Proto-Kaw - Before Became After - Alt. More Worlds Than Known

Some good stuff coming up on my Frost*-seeded "station."  Turns out this is with Kerry Livgren of Kansas fame.  On first listen, I like it a lot.  Also hearing some good stuff from Kamelot that bears further investigation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 18:01:39
Queensrÿche - Live Evolution.

The live DVD version of this is an amazing performance (might have to dig it out over the weekend) but unfortunately doesn't include all the tracks from the CD set. >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 18:09:16
Quote from: bluepony on Sat, 2009-02-21, 17:28:05
Are there any Queensryche albums that are "not a very good album"?! :o

I'd say that the Q catalog is rather uneven. Some songs could be characterised as regular rock. Then there are others that are pure genius.

My faves are "Operation: Mindcrime" I & II. Those I return to every so often these days  *horns*


NP  Tool:  Lateralus  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-02-21, 19:28:28
Earlier: Steve Lukather - Candyman (DTS cd), to come into the mood for next week's gig  *horns*

np: Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-02-21, 21:21:57
Marillion - This Strange Engine  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 22:31:18
Black Sabbath - We Sold Our Soul For Rock 'n' Roll.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-22, 10:46:27
NP  Tool:  Lateralus  (on repeat)

Fourth consecutive run !

Whew is this good  *horns*

Lots to discover  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 16:16:46
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships - Ghosts

Playing this from the band's website.  It appears I'm going to have to buy everything John Mitchell appears on.  I wonder if I can get a bulk rate. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-22, 16:45:37
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 16:16:46
.  I wonder if I can get a bulk rate. ;D

Maybe you should have a chat with Mr. Jones.  ;)

He seems to manage it pretty well.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 18:27:11
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-22, 16:45:37
Maybe you should have a chat with Mr. Jones.  ;)
He seems to manage it pretty well.  :D

I hope you're not being cheeky!  ;D ;D

NP: Les Claypool - Live Frogs Set 1.  Awesome and then some 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 18:51:02
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-22, 16:45:37
Maybe you should have a chat with Mr. Jones.  ;)

He seems to manage it pretty well.  :D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 18:27:11
I hope you're not being cheeky!  ;D ;D

This must be some subtle European humor that I'm not privy to.   ???

Quote
NP: Les Claypool - Live Frogs Set 1.  Awesome and then some 8)

Yes indeed, nothing worse than frozen frogs; they lose all their crunchiness.

NP: Devin Townsend - Terria - 2. Mountain

Still no plans to stop playing "Hevy Devy" until the remainder of my brain drips out my ears.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 19:04:43
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 18:51:02
This must be some subtle European humor that I'm not privy to.   ???

The cheeky young pup was insinuating I bought considerably more than my CD quota last year, as ratified by the European Community. ;)

NP: Les Claypool - Live Frogs Set 2. "More Pink Floyd than any human being should ever withstand" to quote the man himself 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 20:13:30
Sheryl Crow - Sheryl Crow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-02-22, 20:59:06
Simon Says - Tardigrade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 21:45:12
The Stranglers - The Raven.

'Dead Loss Angeles' has got to be one of my fave Stranglers tracks ever *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-02-22, 21:51:01
Marillion ~ Afraid Of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-02-22, 22:27:34
This afternoon was arena

The Visitor followed by Pride followed by Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 22:32:28
The Stranglers - Feline.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 22:49:53
NP: Hindu Love Gods - Hindu Love Gods
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 23:08:02
Capercaillie - Beautiful Wasteland.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-02-22, 23:30:43
NP  Porcupine Tree:  Lightbulb Sun  *horns*

After several hours of Lateralus shakeup, I needed somethin lighter. Appeals to my Floyd vein. A bit 10ccish too  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-02-22, 19:04:43
The cheeky young pup was insinuating I bought considerably more than my CD quota last year, as ratified by the European Community. ;)

Don't worry, that's a phase all proggies go thru, kinda second puberty  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-02-22, 23:33:53
NP: Hüsker Dü - Flip Your Wig - 3. Makes No Sense at All
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 12:34:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-02-21, 15:39:33
NP  Tool:  Lateralus  *horns*

Mad and I are into Tool. Anyone else ?

Yes! I even saw them live once, quite some years ago now.

Actually, I'm now playing 10.000 Days! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 14:25:45
Great, Tom - altho I'm not surprised  :)

Lateralus and 10,000 Days are formidable  *horns*

Gonna listen to Lateralus when I walk home from work in an hour - what's that called:

WIWHFWP  Tool:  Lateralus  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-23, 16:04:39
Hum, sorry to drag everybody to common ground but ... :-[

NP Kim Wilde - The Best Of Kim Wilde ... that includes the entirety of her first album that I used to like and play a lot some 20 (and even a few more  :-X) years ago. Still sounds good IMHO apart from the drum sound  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:03:23
Alice Cooper - Dragontown.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:18:35
Camel - On the Road 1972.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:23:58
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-23, 16:04:39
Hum, sorry to drag everybody to common ground but ... :-[

Kim Wilde - yeah, Bups, that sure does lie very far back. I was probably about Paxi's age when I thought she (not Paxi) was sweet and even rocked, altho I was too busy lookin at ... forget it, to register the names of any of her songs. But then again, you're a Frenchie, a*s & b*s go a lot further there  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-23, 18:04:53
Camel - On the Road 1981.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 18:10:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 14:25:45
Gonna listen to Lateralus when I walk home from work in an hour

I wonder...Is it easy to walk in any other measure than 4/4? :D ;D

NP: Votum - Me In The Dark

I think you will like this Nicky...Check www.myspace.com/votumband

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 18:24:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 18:10:44
I wonder...Is it easy to walk in any other measure than 4/4? :D ;D

I hope nobody watched me, they would have thought that I was John Cleese Jr.  ;D

Good one, Tom  ;D

Danny Carey might well be imo the absolute best drummer around. Amazing stuff !!!  If he can do all this on stage alone  :o *horns*


Quote
NP: Votum - Me In The Dark

I think you will like this Nicky...Check www.myspace.com/votumband

I will, Tom. Just need a rest first. All these dramatic biographies .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-23, 19:16:24
Vikki Clayton - Movers and Shakers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-23, 19:44:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:23:58
I was probably about Paxi's age when I thought she (not Paxi) was sweet and even rocked, altho I was too busy lookin at ... forget it, to register the names of any of her songs.

I saw her live in 82 or 83 and she definitively rocked the place  *horns*

And about the "forget it" thing, yes, she definitively had that too ...  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 19:45:25
NP: System Of A Down - Steal This Album!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:39:58
The Reasoning - Dark Angel

np: It Bites - When The Lights Go Down

track: Playground  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:04:12
Van der Graaf Generator - The Box (Disc 4)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:22:41
Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:28:11
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:22:41
Pepper's Ghost

By who Iggy? ;D


Marillion - Marillion.com

I REALLY like it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:35:25
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-02-23, 19:44:00
definitively

OK, Bups, I'l let ya have this one, it's original  :)


Quote
... oo ...

:D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:46:04
NP: Coheed And Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 2: No World For Tomorrow

One of my favourite releases from 2007! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 23:50:55
NP  Votum  on  MySpace

You're right, Tom, very intriguing ......  *horns*

A bit like Riverside.

Thanks, Tom  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-24, 08:28:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 23:50:55
NP  Votum  on  MySpace

You're right, Tom, very intriguing ......  *horns*

A bit like Riverside.

Thanks, Tom  :)

You're welcome. But it's not only Riverside that springs to mind. They also remind me a bit of bands like Opeth and Anathema. Their singer on the other hand sounds a bit like Geoff Tate I think.

But yeah, great band! :)

NP: Porcupine Tree - XMII

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 09:37:32
Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run.

It might not be proggy, but it's one of those all-time classics I feel the need to play every so often 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-02-24, 12:29:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 09:37:32
It might not be proggy, but it's one of those all-time classics I feel the need to play every so often 8)

There's no need to apologise, you are allowed to play something that isn't prog... ;)

NP: Marillion - Marillion.com

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:10:58
Uriah Heep - Return to Fantasy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:24:17
NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo - March of Mephisto

This is really good stuff.  Nicky, I think you've got a new Kamelot convert.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:39:16
Betcha, Manatee  *horns*

I find all Kamelot albums (except their first) great. Roy Khan is one of my alltime fave singers, but I find Mark Vanderbilt fine on Dominion (their 2.) too.

And Thomas Youngblood's style has developed a lot; he actually solos more on the early albums.

This is a group where one can just as well get all albums asap (2. pub. or not)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:52:24
NP  Zep:  Whole Lotta Love  *horns*

(With the 'W', Paxi)  ;D

For once they're playing something on the radio that catches my attention  :o


WHFWP  Lateralus (last tracks)

Heard the first tracks sooo many times, gotta get the last ones in place  :D

Seeya guys later !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 16:14:42
Rush - Signals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-24, 16:59:38
King Crimson - Lark's Tongues In Aspic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:11
Dread Zeppelin - Un-Led-Ed

For those who don't know, these guys were a band that did Led Zeppelin songs in reggae style with the lead singer being an Elvis impersonator. I saw them live once -- they're every bit as strange as it sounds like they are.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 18:03:08
Just finished: Styx - Crystal Ball.
Now playing: Les Claypool - Purple Onion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-02-24, 19:13:55
Sylvan - Presets  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-02-24, 19:37:41
Toto - Toto

2. I'll Supply The Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-24, 19:58:53
Last week i had a Marillion-shuffle-week-thingy, before that it was Anathema and now i'm back to the roots of prog/sympho/whatever you want to call it.

King Crimson ~ Red

Track: [01] Red

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 20:26:08
Just finished: Supertramp - Crime of the Century.
Now playing: U2 - Achtung Baby.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-24, 21:26:23
King Crimson ~ Lizard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:12:15
Osada Vida - Body Parts Party

Still not totally convinced about this but giving it a go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:33:21
Actually heard on the radio in my car: Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity

Didn't blow me away, but it's better than I remembered.  I'll give these guys another chance.

Fresh Out of the Mailbox and NP: Riverside - Out of Myself   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:35:31
The Wildhearts - Fishing for Luckies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-02-24, 23:30:14
Hüsker Dü - Candy Apple Grey.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-24, 23:43:06
Pain Of Salvation ~ BE

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 00:00:24
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:11
Dread Zeppelin - Un-Led-Ed

For those who don't know ...

In fact I didnt know. Sounds pretty strange, Manatee  ::)

Please don't take it personally, but I don't think I'l get the album  ;)

Altho Zep is one of my fave bands, I can only stand reggae after many smokes (and I can't afford that presently), and combined with Elvis, it'l require even more smokes  :(


Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-02-24, 23:43:06
Pain Of Salvation ~ BE

*horns* *horns* *horns*

That's more to my taste  *horns*


NP  Darkwater  on  MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=172620495

Swedish progmetal group.

Sounds good  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 05:32:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 00:00:24
In fact I didnt know. Sounds pretty strange, Manatee  ::)

Please don't take it personally, but I don't think I'l get the album  ;)

Altho Zep is one of my fave bands, I can only stand reggae after many smokes (and I can't afford that presently), and combined with Elvis, it'l require even more smokes  :(


To be honest, I agree with you on all counts there.  These guys are hilarious, but one listen every few years is enough.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Darkwing (all of it, probably more than once)

I have a feeling I'll be buying more PT albums shortly.   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 07:32:27
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 05:32:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - Darkwing (all of it, probably more than once)

That reminds me of a Disney television series: Deadwing Duck!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 07:33:32
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 05:32:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - Darkwing

Nevermind, PH stole my joke...

NP: Shadowland - A Matter Of Perspective

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:20:25
Deadwing Duck in Daaaaark Water - wooooo  ;D


Played to work:  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe  *horns*

... altho some of it is a bit longdrawn.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:50:48
NP: Dredg - El Cielo

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 10:18:29
Arena - Welcome to the Stage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-25, 10:37:45
NP Kansas - Two For The Show (2 CD set edition)

Let me tell you, Phil Ehart is one of the most underrated drummers on this corner of the Universe  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:00:51
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-25, 10:37:45
... in this corner of the Universe  *horns*

In France ?  ;D


Btw, none of you guys seem to have spent much effort on Jeff Buckley. Erik, Iggy, Tom, Mad (I won't name Paxi, cause then he'l just turn away even more), highly recommended  ;)

He's mentioned as a strong influence on Anathema, and you sure can hear it.

He aint no ordinary singer/songwriter, he's a star, in the best sense of the word  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:20:51
David Bowie - Bowie at the Beeb: The Best of the BBC Radio Session 68-72.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:24:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:00:51
Btw, none of you guys seem to have spent much effort on Jeff Buckley. Erik, Iggy, Tom, Mad (I won't name Paxi, cause then he'l just turn away even more), highly recommended  ;)

He's mentioned as a strong influence on Anathema, and you sure can hear it.

He aint no ordinary singer/songwriter, he's a star, in the best sense of the word  8)

Nicky.

Have his album Grace in fact (acquired it after hearing Steve Hogarth's H Band live version of Dream Brother), but still struggling with it a bit. He surely is no ordinary singer/songwriter, but his voice may be not quite my cup of tea. Have heard Sketches, appealed to me more (despite or because it's unfinished/posthumous?).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:34:56
David Bowie: Bowie at the Beeb: Live at the BBC Radio Theatre, London, 2000.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:00:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:00:51


Btw, none of you guys seem to have spent much effort on Jeff Buckley. Erik, Iggy, Tom, Mad (I won't name Paxi, cause then he'l just turn away even more), highly recommended  ;)



Don't want to step on one's toes but...Who's he?  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:31:06
Still Playing: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Haven't stopped playing this since my last NP post (okay, I did sleep a bit in-between).
Just a brilliant album.  My only complaint is this: was it really necessary to add 5 or 6 minutes of dead air onto the end of 'Glass Arm Shattering' ?  From some things I've read on the web, I suspect that was just done to make the 10th track a "hidden" track, although on the version of the disc I have, it's not particularly hidden.  Possibly it was also done to make it a bit annoying to pirate, but as I paid for my copy legitimately, I don't feel that I deserve to be annoyed.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:53:06
Talkin bout pioneer prog groups:

NP  Traffic:  When The Eagle Flies

Nice stuff  8)

If any group has been lost over the years, it's Traffic. OK, they aint up to Floyd and Genesis, but they are on par with many of the other prog groups that are bandied around here  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:56:38
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:31:06
[was it really necessary to add 5 or 6 minutes of dead air onto the end of 'Glass Arm Shattering' ?

Not on my copy, it wasn't.  I haven't got 5 minutes of dead air or even another track after 'Glass Arm Shattering' :(

B*st*rds!!! ;)

NP: Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:01:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:56:38
Not on my copy, it wasn't.  I haven't got 5 minutes of dead air or even another track after 'Glass Arm Shattering' :(

B*st*rds!!! ;)

I guess I should be thankful then.  Track 10 is "She's Moved On" and it's quite good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:04:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:01:02
I guess I should be thankful then.  Track 10 is "She's Moved On" and it's quite good.

Presumably a different version to the one on 'Lightbulb Sun'?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:21:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:04:44
Presumably a different version to the one on 'Lightbulb Sun'?

To be honest, I'm not sure since this is the first PT album I've bought (although it certainly won't be the last).  From the references I see on the web, it looks like the song length is a little different, so it may well be a different version.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:27:05
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:21:43
To be honest, I'm not sure since this is the first PT album I've bought (although it certainly won't be the last).

Blimey mate - you're in for some serious enjoyment in the coming months, I'll wager.  Starting where you have, perhaps 'In Absentia' might be the logical next purchase as it's cut from exactly the same cloth (musically speaking) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:40:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:04:44
Presumably a different version to the one on 'Lightbulb Sun'?

Yes, it's different. This new version features Gavin Harrison on drums instead of Chris Maitland, and the guitarsolo is different as well.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Thanks to Manatee, it's been a while since I played it last...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:41:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:27:05
Blimey mate - you're in for some serious enjoyment in the coming months, I'll wager.  Starting where you have, perhaps 'In Absentia' might be the logical next purchase as it's cut from exactly the same cloth (musically speaking) *horns*


Yup, I've heard a few songs from 'In Absentia', and that's what I had in mind for the next, maybe followed by 'Fear of A Blank Planet' or 'Signify' (the title instrumental is fantastic).

NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
I entirely forgot this even existed, let alone that I owned it.  Had to clean off the case carefully since I'm allergic to dust mite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:57:00
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:41:32
or 'Signify' (the title instrumental is fantastic).

Indeed.  In fact, given that I was wondering what I should play next...

NP: Porcupine Tree - Signify *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:41:32
NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
I entirely forgot this even existed, let alone that I owned it.  Had to clean off the case carefully since I'm allergic to dust mite.

Small world.  That album (along with the matching live 'Evening' set) is sitting here waiting to be re-ripped and played.  I originally did it at a low bit-rate when I first bought an mp3 player and didn't really know what I was doing :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:00:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:57:00
Indeed.  In fact, given that I was wondering what I should play next...

NP: Porcupine Tree - Signify *horns*


Small world.  That album (along with the matching live 'Evening' set) is sitting here waiting to be re-ripped and played.  I originally did it at a low bit-rate when I first bought an mp3 player and didn't really know what I was doing :-[

I prefer the didn't have enough space to rip at a high quality line  ;D

I have spent the last few months re ripping as well which I find very tedious.

I don't need to rediscover old cd's as I have all of you recommending new (and old) music.

NP Angra - Temple of Shadows.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 13:00:51


Btw, none of you guys seem to have spent much effort on Jeff Buckley. Erik, Iggy, Tom, Mad (I won't name Paxi, cause then he'l just turn away even more), highly recommended  ;)

He's mentioned as a strong influence on Anathema, and you sure can hear it.

He aint no ordinary singer/songwriter, he's a star, in the best sense of the word  8)

Nicky.

I have very nearly listened to him does that count?

It is a case of getting around to him.

Is it best to start with Grace?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:25:12
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:00:45
I have very nearly listened to him does that count?

Similarly, my butler once met someone whose cousin had listened to him. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:54:52
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 17:41:32
NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
I entirely forgot this even existed, let alone that I owned it.  Had to clean off the case carefully since I'm allergic to dust mite.

Hmm, it has its moments, but I think I can forget I own it again for a couple years.  They've all done better stuff elsewhere, IMO.

NP: Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Session
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-25, 19:27:32
Toto - Hydra

np: Star One - Space Metal

9. Intergalactic Space Crusaders  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 19:36:31
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:00:45
Is it best to start with Grace?

Grace is wonderful. But so are Sketches and Mystery White Boy. There is a surprising variation, given that it's his voice and guitar with moderate backing.

But that voice  :o *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:00:45
I don't need to rediscover old cd's as I have all of you recommending new (and old) music.

:) Iggy.

What does Ms say to all this ?


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-02-25, 19:27:32
np: Star One - Space Metal

9. Intergalactic Space Crusaders  *horns*

Whilst the rest of us are trudging around heavily on this earth, Teunis is elegantly cruising the galaxy and beyond  8)  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 18:25:12
Similarly, my butler once met someone whose cousin had listened to him. ;)

;D Jonesy.

"So what's buzzin, cousin ?" "Oo-ee, it's Teunis, way waaaaay up there, cousin."  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:20:19
NP: Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:53:15
Today I played a fair bit of A.C.T again.

The song "Why Bother" is still stuck in my head.
What a band... WHAT-A-BAND!!

Can't wait for the fifth album! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:55:24
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Love Beach.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:22:04
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe.

Unlike Mr Manatee of this parish, I think the ABWH album is jolly splendid.  I've always liked this one since way back when it came out.  Some tracks (Order of the Universe, Brother of Mine) I'd rate as classic later period Yes.  Even if it's not quite Yes ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:32:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:22:04
Unlike Mr Manatee of this parish, I think the ABWH album is jolly splendid.  I've always liked this onc since way back when it came out.  Some tracks (Order of the Universe, Brother of Mine) I'd rate as classic later period Yes.  Even if it's not quite Yes ;)

Frankly, I was never that fond of the later Yes albums, with the exception of some of the stuff with Buggles in it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:37:04
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:32:52
Frankly, I was never that fond of the later Yes albums, with the exception of some of the stuff with Buggles in it.

I think one reason why I'm hugely into some of it is down to my daughter getting into it years ago.  She was particularly keen on 90125/Big Generator/Talk and was always nicking my CDs.  She even spotted that some of the background music on some levels of the Doom II game sounds similar to a couple of bits of Talk.  All this kind of gave Yes a new lease of life for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:49:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:37:04
I think one reason why I'm hugely into some of it is down to my daughter getting into it years ago.  She was particularly keen on 90125/Big Generator/Talk and was always nicking my CDs.  She even spotted that some of the background music on some levels of the Doom II game sounds similar to a couple of bits of Talk.  All this kind of gave Yes a new lease of life for me.

Wait a minute... Your daughter listens to Yes and plays Doom II???
What kind of daughter is that? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:53:24
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:49:01
Wait a minute... Your daughter listens to Yes and plays Doom II???
What kind of daughter is that? ;D

One that's been exposed to my idea of responsible parenting ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:07:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 21:53:24
One that's been exposed to my idea of responsible parenting ;D

Sounds good.

I think you said in an earlier thread that SWMBO plays video games as well.

They don't spend their evenings shooting each other do they?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:13:49
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:07:11
They don't spend their evenings shooting each other do they?

Not as far as I'm aware :D

NP: Wishbone Ash - There's the Rub.  Well, it is Ash Wednesday today! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:25:24
Eternity - Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:48:26
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:25:24
Eternity - Anathema

I just created an Anathema "station" on Pandora to hear an example of their stuff since they're popular in the Room.  Annoyingly, it was perfectly happy to agree there was such a band to seed a station with, but it didn't feel the need to actually play anything by them.  >:(

NP: Frost* - Milliontown - Black Light Machine
Fortunately, Pandora is willing to play Frost* when you make a Frost* station, although oddly, I've now heard all but one song from Milliontown and nothing at all from the 2nd album.  Is it similar?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:52:29
:D not at all!
It's totally different from Milliontown!
Still very Frost* strangely... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:54:00
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:48:26
I just created an Anathema "station" on Pandora to hear an example of their stuff since they're popular in the Room.  Annoyingly, it was perfectly happy to agree there was such a band to seed a station with, but it didn't feel the need to actually play anything by them.  >:(

NP: Frost* - Milliontown - Black Light Machine
Fortunately, Pandora is willing to play Frost* when you make a Frost* station, although oddly, I've now heard all but one song from Milliontown and nothing at all from the 2nd album.  Is it similar?


If you want to buy one I would recommend Judgement  or A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:54:45
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:48:26
I just created an Anathema "station" on Pandora

What's Pandora?  Something similar to LastFM?

Peter Hammill - Over.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:03:26
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:11:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:54:45
What's Pandora?  Something similar to LastFM?

Somewhat similar, yes, although I think LastFM puts more emphasis on the "community" features.  Although you can post comments and discuss with other listeners, the main focus of Pandora is creating your own "radio stations" by seeding them with songs or bands.  Then it plays songs that, according to their parameters, have features in common with your seeds.  You can give a thumbs up or thumbs down to the songs it plays, and it will play more in the styles that you liked and less in the styles that you didn't.  I was asked about Pandora here before -- I think their licenses with music publishers only allow them to make the service available to people with U.S. addresses.  I took a quick look at LastFM last year, but it seemed like my computer wasn't entirely happy running it.  Also, I'm paranoid enough to be a bit worried about the bit where they monitor everything you play on your computer.

NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - An Evening of Yes Music Plus - And You and I    (on Pandora - it sounds exactly like the Yes version except it's got a live audience)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:17:16
Correction, now I've heard *every* song on Mlliontown.

NP: Frost* - Milliontown - Snowman

I guess since I've heard all of it, and it's all good, I'll have to buy the bloody thing.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:23:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:11:26
Somewhat similar, yes, although I think LastFM...

Cheers for that.  Now I understand *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:56:32
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 23:03:26
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

As rock-steady as Amen in church  ;D


NP  Traffic:  When The Eagle Flies  (on repeat)  *horns*

Strange, I wasnt much gripped by Traffic back in the 70's. But now I'm thoroughly enjoying this album, which I just got randomly in some odd cd-store. And it's not even remastered. Good sound tho.

Was just reading about'm on Wiki. Turns out they're from B'ham. Obviously lots of talent comes from there.

Gotto get some more Traffic albums.

None'o you guys into'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 00:19:34
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:52:29
:D not at all!
It's totally different from Milliontown!
Still very Frost* strangely... :-\

Thanks, Paco.  Maybe I'll wind up getting it just on faith that these people don't release bad stuff.  Probably I'll get Milliontown first though.

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:54:00
If you want to buy one I would recommend Judgement  or A Natural Disaster

Thanks for the info, Iggy.  I eventually got to hear the title track from A Natural Disaster.  It's quite good, though I was totally surprised at what it sounded like.  I was expecting black proggish metal, and instead I find a quiet, delicate song with lovely female vocals.   :o   There are a few songs available for play on their MySpace page too, which I'm listening to now.  Sounds promising.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:01:02
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 00:19:34
I eventually got to hear the title track from A Natural Disaster.  It's quite good, though I was totally surprised at what it sounded like.  I was expecting black proggish metal, and instead I find a quiet, delicate song with lovely female vocals.   :o

Great song that  *horns*

Anathema have changed drastically during their career - a true prog group -  and Lee's entry caused another big change. I'd say that Anathema could be delicate before, but she brought some joy and sweetness into the band - I guess like women do to melancholic types like us  ;D

I'm very curious to hear Hindsight and the coming album with entirely new material  8)

Give Jeff Buckley a run too, Manatee, similar mood  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:11:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:13:49
Not as far as I'm aware :D

If they'd stop shooting each other, they'd gang together and shoot you, Jonesy. That's how women work  :o


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 22:13:49
NP: Wishbone Ash - There's the Rub

Another group that's been waiting in the wings for me. You think I'd like'm, Jonesy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:21:10
Xystus & USConcerts ~ Equilibrio  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:49:48
NP  King Crimson:  Coda: I Have A Dream  (on The ConstruKction Of Light) (sic(k))

After having my entrails twisted and turned by Larks' Tongues In Aspic - Part IV, this magnificent symphonic Coda gives a me rush  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:21:10
Xystus & USConcerts ~ Equilibrio

Is that the new Star Trek, Mad ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 16:19:00
NP: The Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall - 1. Waiting for the Sun

Need to get some tea in me before I'll be alert enough for something proggier.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 17:20:26
Metallica - S&M.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 17:23:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:11:05
Another group that's been waiting in the wings for me. You think I'd like'm, Jonesy ?

Dunno.  They're certainly nothing like Nevermore, or even Saline Drip Celine Dion.

If you like twin-lead guitar rock with it's roots in the blues and it's head in the 70s, then there's none finer. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 17:32:42
NP: Cowboy Junkies - Black Eyed Man

There something comforting about Canadians.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 18:18:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 17:23:11
If you like twin-lead guitar rock with it's roots in the blues and it's head in the 70s, then there's none finer. *horns*

Doesnt sound like it fits my profile  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 19:31:37
Camel - Stationary Traveller.

I need to calm things down a bit after the ear-bleedingly awesome S&M *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:15:11
This is iggy's fault:

Seventh Wonder ~ Become

I like the current singer better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:22:58
David Bowie - Space Oddity.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:24:37
It Bites - When The Lights Go Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:15:44
NP: Dream Theater - The Great Debate

Truly one of the very best songs they ever recorded! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:16:44
Echolyn ~ Mei
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:19:33
Half Man Half Biscuit - Four Lads Who Shook the Wirral ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:33:10
NP  Savatage:  Gutter Ballet  *horns*

The first time that I'v really been excited about Savatage music. This one is sufficiently unusual to grip me - and it rocks bigtime  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:44:19
NP: Votum - The Pun

Good band! Isn't that so, Nicky? :) For those unaware, check www.myspace.com/votumband

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:46:59
Animations ~ S/T

Track: [02] Sonic Maze

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:02:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:44:19
For those unaware, check ...

Not the slightest manipulation here  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:44:19
Good band! Isn't that so, Nicky? :)

Yup, but not in Riverside league  8)


NP  Savatage:  Gutter Ballet  (on repeat)

Yeah, definitely an elite prog band  ;) *horns*

One can hear the high Percy-factor in Jon's singing  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:07:57
Now playing chicken with my computer to see whether it explodes or agrees to record my new CD first.   >:(

Does anyone know of some good software (preferably free) for saving/playing your music on your computer other than RealPlayer (which is really pissing me off)?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:13:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:02:33
Not the slightest manipulation here  ;D

Nah, I'm not like that you know...;)


QuoteYup, but not in Riverside league  8)

Indeed, Riverside is better, but don't foget that they just released their first album. It's full of Riverside-influences, so let's wait and see what they come up with next!


NP: Marillion - Brave

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:14:24
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:07:57
Does anyone know of some good software (preferably free) for saving/playing your music on your computer other than RealPlayer (which is really pissing me off)?

iTunes is your (free) friend! At least it's my friend. :) Or you could also try Winamp, I used that before I switched to iTunes.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:22:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:14:24
iTunes is your (free) friend! At least it's my friend. :) Or you could also try Winamp, I used that before I switched to iTunes.

Tom

Thanks, Tom.  I'll have a look at those.

NP (after getting the computer in a headlock): Kino - Picture - 1. Loser's Day Parade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 10:07:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 23:22:56
NP Kino - Picture - 1. Loser's Day Parade

One of the best songs of 21st Century, not less  *horns*

NP Fates Warning - Parallels

Great music and also great artwork of Mister Hugh Syme, as usual  8)

BTW, do you know the anecdote of the thanks between FW and DT on their respective albums of 1991 ?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 11:12:38
Nope, Bups, speak out  ;)

Happy you like Parallels. It's one of my faves.

Try FWX too. Very different, dark and brooding  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-27, 11:47:51
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 11:12:38
Nope, Bups, speak out  ;)

I'll let wiki do the speaking : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallels_(album)

QuoteHappy you like Parallels. It's one of my faves.

Try FWX too. Very different, dark and brooding  8)

I think I'll try many of their post-Awake The Guardian albums  ;) I already have Perfect Simmetry but so far I haven't got time/authorization to play it.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-27, 11:47:51
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Toto - Turn Back

Getting in the mood for tomorrow's gig ?  :)

I hope you will make a short report.

NP Gotthard - G

First try with this band. So far (first three songs), it sounds like regular hard rock in the Led Zep/Whitesnake vein ... which is not my fave to be honest  :(

Edit : Van Halen or Aerosmith seem to be big influences too. Doesn't help neither as far as I am concerned.

Re-Edit : a bit on Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams too. Switzerland is a neutral country so everybody is welcome  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:33
Now playing: e-mail ping-pong... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:43:12
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:08
Getting in the mood for tomorrow's gig ?  :)
Exactly!  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:58:32
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:08
NP Gotthard - G
Good choice! :)  They're one of my favourites, although I think their first albums ("Gotthard" and "Dial Hard") are best. After that, they somehow got soft... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 14:07:53
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:08
Simmetry

If you start on that, Bups, why not try make it perfect: Syrtemmetrys  ;D

Funny that one with Dream Theatre and Fatez Warning. Joenesy pulled it on us too (need a coupl'o extra 'e's now)  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 14:10:53
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:58:32
"Gotthard" and "Dial Hard"

Shouldnt it be the reverse order, Bluey ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 14:46:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 14:07:53
If you start on that, Bups, why not try make it perfect: Syrtemmetrys  ;D

Ok, Ok, I focused more on the two m than on the two y ...

Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:58:32
Good choice! :)  They're one of my favourites, although I think their first albums ("Gotthard" and "Dial Hard") are best. After that, they somehow got soft... ;)

Ah, Bluey, my metal girl  :)  You are way more into heavy metal and drinks than me. So a softer sound doesn't bother me and I'll take a glass of wine over a JD any time ... well, unless I have a drink with you, of course  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 15:59:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 14:46:36
... well, unless I have a drink with you, of course  :)

I didnt mean "Cherchez la femme" in that sense, Bups  ;D


NP  Savatage:  Gutter Ballet

Reminds me of Rush and Threshold. More raw and gritty rock than odd meters. With terrific singin and axin by them two bros. Really strikes home here  *horns*

Tom, you'l like it too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-27, 16:03:39
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 12:22:08
regular hard rock in the Led Zep ... vein

:o

One of the most innovative and groundbreaking bands eva  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-27, 16:10:17
Steve Hackett - Defector.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-27, 17:08:56
Thomas Dolby - Astronauts & Heretics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-27, 17:53:44
Steve Hackett (and friends) - The Tokyo Tapes.

Just kicking off with 'Watcher of the Skies' *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:11:17
Porcupine Tree - How Is Your Life Today?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:23:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-27, 17:53:44
Steve Hackett (and friends) - The Tokyo Tapes.

Just kicking off with 'Watcher of the Skies' *horns* *horns* *horns*

I haven't heard of this before, but if it has both Steve Hackett and "Watcher of the Skies," I must find it.

In other news, Tom was right: iTunes is your friend.

NP: Kino - Picture - 1. Loser's Day Parade  (again, this time without the imperfect playback and general hostility evidenced by RealPlayer).   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:28:09
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:23:40
RealPlayer).   :)


I'm even surprised that it still exists.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:32:15
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:23:40
In other news, Tom was right: iTunes is your friend.

I always play music in Winamp. That is my friend.
But iTunes is alright too. It's great for making a music library of your computer.
Winamp is excellent in what it is supposed to do: playing music.
It's so easy to use!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:34:21
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:32:15
I always play music in Winamp. That is my friend.
But iTunes is alright too. It's great for making a music library of your computer.
Winamp is excellent in what it is supposed to do: playing music.
It's so easy to use!


-Paco

Agree about Winamp, my mate too  ;), but all this talking about Itunes makes me want to try it.

*to be continued.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:37:49
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:32:15
I always play music in Winamp. That is my friend.
But iTunes is alright too. It's great for making a music library of your computer.
Winamp is excellent in what it is supposed to do: playing music.
It's so easy to use!


-Paco

Easy is good.  I do like the library features though -- keeps me from having to dig out the CDs all the time (and otherwise Pepper's Ghost would have had to come out of my car sometime in the past year  ;D ).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:43:32
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:49:24
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:23:40
I haven't heard of this before, but if it has both Steve Hackett and "Watcher of the Skies," I must find it.

I linked to it in the John Wetton thread last night, although it seems to be out of stock at the publishers.  I'm sure you could track a copy down, however.  The matching DVD is pretty cool, too.

John Wetton does vocal on 'Watcher' which works really well for me.  His voice has a 'timbre' that reflects that of the classic keyboard sound in the intro.  Or at least it does to me - perhaps I'm talking sh*te again! ;D

Now playing: Camel - On the Road 1982 *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:53:28
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-02-27, 19:23:40
In other news, Tom was right: iTunes is your friend.

Good to hear that! Sure, you'll have to get used to some of iTunes' features, but once you fully understand everything, it's really a great program! :)

NP: Marillion - Happiness On The Road: De Boerderij, Zoetermeer - 15 February 2009

I'm reliving that great concert now! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-15, 13:57:44
Blind Ego - Numb

Received it yesterday and it rocks. Somewhat heavier than the debut album 'Mirror', but I don't mind  *horns*

Lineup:
Kalle Wallner: guitars
Paul Wrightson: vocals
Sebastian Harnack: bass
John Jowitt: bass
Michael Schwager: drums
Iggor Cavalera: drums
Yogi Lang: backing vocals
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-03-15, 14:11:23
Ooooo cool Teunis! 8)

I was listening to A.C.T (Silence) and Porcupine Tree (Deadwing) today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 14:22:02
Pearl Jam - Ten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:01:39
Nothing yet.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:12:23
Arena....Pride....Empire of a thousand days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:21:10
Just played: Marillion - Happiness is the Road, Vol 1
Now playing: Marillion - Happiness is the Road, Vol 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:23:33
THRESHOLD - "Turn On Tune In"
from 'Hypothetical'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:36:34
NP  Queensrÿche:  The Warning

Reminds me very much of early Kamelot, but Warning is from 1984, ten years earlier. So I can see where Kamelot got it from. But they'v progressed tremendously since then, and today Q and K don't at all sound alike. Both top-league groups tho  *horns*

Lookin forward to Q's American Soldier  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:41:46
DIRE STRAITS - "Telegraph Road" (live)
from 'Alchemy'

Purely because of the Nicky007 thread!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 17:13:04
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane.  One of his finest *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 17:40:12
I'm totally into The Tea Party lately.

Now: Tangents

Nice.... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 17:53:41
NP: Pain Of Salvation - 12:5

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 17:56:44
Queensrÿche - Q2K.

The finest Queensrÿche to date, as I'm sure we're all aware.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 18:04:09
HOLE - "Malibu"
from "Celebrity Skin"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 19:04:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 17:40:12
I'm totally into The Tea Party lately.

Never having heard The Tea Party before, I've just checked 'em out on Last.FM.  After all, if something's good enough for Sir Maddox of Mad then it's good enough for me! ;D

The Tea Party sound OK, indeed worthy of further investigation.  The trouble is most online freebie tracks sound soft and unexciting to me, I'm rarely moved by these lo-fi offerings.  Perhaps I'll buy an album and give 'em a proper audition 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 19:48:49
Just played Queensrÿche - Q2K for the second time today *horns*
Now doing Queensrÿche - Tribe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 19:54:21
Randy Newman - Land of Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:28:51
Steven Wilson ~ Insurgentes

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:31:10
Still playing Land of Dreams.  It's the Money That Matters is a very curious song -- It's Randy Newman singing, but it's unmistakably Mark Knopfler on guitar.  Strange but rather good combination.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:31:15
Demians - Building an Empire.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:38:15
Airbag - Safetree

I think Paco (or one of the Roomies anyhow) pointed us at this download last year.  It's rather good.  A first I thought it was like Pink Floyd, which it is a bit, but I think it's closer to a relaxed Riverside.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:43:33
Still playing Blind Ego - Numb  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:54:47
Update: Every time I play Demians I have a 'forgotten how good it was' moment.  Especially 'Naive' which is especially awesome *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:01:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:54:47
Update: Every time I play Demians I have a 'forgotten how good it was' moment.  Especially 'Naive' which is especially awesome *horns*

I suppose that means I need to add it to my "find out who the hell they are" list since you seem to be fairly reliable when it comes to music, ugly biscuits notwithstanding. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:05:52
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:01:20
I suppose that means I need to add it to my "find out who the hell they are" list 

http://www.myspace.com/demiansmusic

It's not just me on here who likes them 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:06:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:54:47
Update: Every time I play Demians I have a 'forgotten how good it was' moment.  Especially 'Naive' which is especially awesome *horns*

I second that. Beautiful album indeed.
For me the highlights are The Perfect Symmetry, Shine and Unspoken.
It's definitely one of the best albums of last year.  8)

NP> Still Insurgentes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:10:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:38:15
Airbag - Safetree

I think Paco (or one of the Roomies anyhow) pointed us at this download last year.  It's rather good.  A first I thought it was like Pink Floyd, which it is a bit, but I think it's closer to a relaxed Riverside.

I don't think it was Paco who pointed out that download... ;) But indeed, it's quite good! I still listen to it quite regularly actually!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:11:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:05:52
It's not just me on here who likes them 8)

You're right about that! *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:06:01
It's definitely one of the best albums of last year.  8)

Wrong. It's THE best album of 2008. ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:13:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:11:55
You're right about that! *horns*

What he said.  8)

QuoteWrong. It's the best album of 2008. ;D

Tom

Except for Amaseffer of course.  ;D
No artist could ever defeat them.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:14:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:10:03
I don't think it was Paco who pointed out that download... ;) But indeed, it's quite good! I still listen to it quite regularly actually!

Tom

Appears it was you then, Tom.  I'll happily shift the footnote into your column.  Good find!

NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Another case of "it was next in alphabetical order," but it's sounding better to me this time, so I'm giving it another chance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:15:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:13:11
Except for Amaseffer of course.  ;D
No artist could ever defeat them.  ;)

Ah, here we go again... ::) ;)

I don't think we will ever agree on this matter! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:16:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:15:27
Ah, here we go again... ::) ;)

I don't think we will ever agree on this matter! :D

Tom

Of course we won't.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:28:24
I just finished watching the documentary that is on Pain Of Salvation's new DVD and I have to say that I enjoyed it immensely. It's great! :)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Disco Queen

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:30:45
Quote from: Green Aquatic Creature on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:38:15
Airbag - Safetree

Hmm, I'm ashamed to admit I overlooked this one first time around.  I've just downloaded a copy and will be playing it as soon as poss 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:39:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:30:45
Hmm, I'm ashamed to admit I overlooked this one first time around.  I've just downloaded a copy and will be playing it as soon as poss 8)

It think it came up before you arrived in the Room.  I believe you turned up while I was hibernating.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:51:51
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:39:49
It think it came up before you arrived in the Room.  I believe you turned up while I was hibernating.

Ah. I see.  You b*st*rds started without me!!!!  >:(   ;) ;D

NP: Airbag - Safetree 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:58:03
NP  Queensrÿche:  Roads To Madness  (on The Warning, on repeat)  *horns*

In my book, The Warning aint at all as good as the following studio album Rage For Order, but Roads sure as hell is hot - whew, I'm burning  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:10:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:58:03
NP  Queensrÿche:  Roads To Madness  (on The Warning, on repeat)  *horns*

In my book, The Warning aint at all as good as the following studio album Rage For Order, but Roads sure as hell is hot - whew, I'm burning

Nicky.

I totally definitely absolutely really agree with you on this delicate matter.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Great lyrics, great atmosphere, great music.  8)

NP> The Tangent ~ A Place In The Queue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:17:02
Arena - Contagion

Again, next in alphabetical order, but I'm not about to shut this one off.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:28:48
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:17:02
Arena - Contagion

This is really good.  Perhaps these guys should record another album.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:38:56
GARBAGE - "Milk"
from 'Garbage'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:08:45
NP: Pain Of Salvation - BE

I remember not liking it the first couple of times I listened to it, but after endless listens I think it's one of the best albums in the genre!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:11:29
Man, i soo agree with you Tom.
Except for the first part though. I liked it from the start.

NP> Seventh Wonder ~ Mercy Falls

Absolutely stunning!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:23:44
DREAM THEATER - "Learning To Live"
from 'Images and Words'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:32:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:10:03
I don't think it was Paco who pointed out that download... ;)

What, do we have another double-personality in the Room ?  :o ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Rage For Order

I just decided that I'd go thru their catalog (except debut and Take Cover, which I don't have), with merited repeats, as I was so nasty toward them earlier: I actually had eight'o their albums on the shelf for a year before I properly listened to'm. I think it's called the Jones Syndrome  ;D

Hm, think I'v heard this album before  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:13:18
NP  Queensrÿche:  Rage For Order  (on repeat ... repeat ...)

There are so many terrific songs on this one, best ones I Dream In Infrared, London, and I Will Remember, imo, that I'm stuck here for a while.

Hey, tell DT to wait with Black Clouds till I'v gotten thru the Queensrÿche catalog, with all "snags"  ;D

Hey Tom, how about gettin your Queensrÿche act together ?  Ya wanna be left outta Mad's and my select club ? ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:45:07
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 21:16:49
Of course we won't.  :D

That's cause none'o you have realised that Holographic Universe is the best album of 2008  *horns*

;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime I  (on repeat)

I actually managed to get honorably thru Rage For Order  ;D

I expect that this one will last just as long, and outlast my whisky  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 01:03:09
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:28:48
Perhaps these guys should record another album.   :o

They actually did - unless it was just a ghost  :-\ ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 07:50:13
Budgie - If I Were Brittania, I'd Waive The Rules.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:05:55
Airbag - Safetree.

A real grower, this one.  Thanks for the heads-up guys! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:21:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:45:07

NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime I  (on repeat)


Nicky.

And an excellent album it is too! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:22:30
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:17:02
Arena - Contagion

Again, next in alphabetical order, but I'm not about to shut this one off.   *horns*

Are you listening to your stuff in alphabetical order, then Manatee?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:24:12
FREAK OF NATURE - "The Tree"
from 'Gathering Of Freaks'

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-16, 10:21:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:32:54
What, do we have another double-personality in the Room ?  :o ;D

No, otherwise I would be typing this post with my alter-ego Ocap! ;D

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Did I already mention that I like this band? ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 10:32:39
Stretch - Elastique.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 11:13:39
Pendragon - Pure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-16, 11:24:24
Enchant ~ Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-16, 11:55:10
NP: Pendragon - Pure

I will be seeing Pendragon and Sylvan this friday. Looking forward to it!! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 13:34:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-16, 11:55:10
I will be seeing Pendragon and Sylvan this friday. Looking forward to it!! :)

Lucky man!  8)


NP: Budgie - Never Turn Your Back on a Friend.
Includes the mighty 'Breadfan' which will be familiar to Metallica fans *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 14:28:02
Peter Hammill - And Close as This.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-16, 15:27:38
Wolverine ~ Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 16:37:54
Peter Hammill - In a Foreign Town.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:20:50
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:22:30
Are you listening to your stuff in alphabetical order, then Manatee?

Not intentionally, but I've recently switched my player to iTunes, which doesn't stop at the end of an album, it just plays the next song in order.  If I'm feeling lazy and/or the next album happens to be something that seems like a good next choice, I just let it continue.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:25:17
Camel - The Snow Goose
12. Dunkirk

Sounds really nice.
Anyone here who likes it?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:28:28
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:20:50
I've recently switched my player to iTunes, which doesn't stop at the end of an album

It does if you're in the right mode, ie you've selected an album and are effectively 'inside' it.

If you can't see the browser panels at the top (showing lists of genres, artists and albums) then either go to the 'view' menu and select 'Show Browser' or just press Control-B.  You can then easily navigate artist and albums.

NP: Airbag - Safetree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:29:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:25:17
Camel - The Snow Goose
12. Dunkirk

Sounds really nice.
Anyone here who likes it?

Ooh yes.  Huge fan of Camel 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:42:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:28:28
It does if you're in the right mode, ie you've selected an album and are effectively 'inside' it.

If you can't see the browser panels at the top (showing lists of genres, artists and albums) then either go to the 'view' menu and select 'Show Browser' or just press Control-B.  You can then easily navigate artist and albums.

Thanks for the tip.  Of course, this means I'll now have to make a conscious choice to play all my Porcupine Tree and Devin Townsend albums at once.    :o

I've only heard a few Camel songs (from a website dedicated to them).  Sounded good -- I somehow managed to miss them completely when I was in my original prog-awakening phase.   :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:59:16
Camel.  Awesome band.  Too many albums to fairly single out individual items, however...

If you want to simulate 'Steve discovering Camel while still a teenager in the 1970s' listen to the classic 'Lady Fantasy' track.  Utterly blew me away after I taped it off the radio one Saturday afternoon and I've never looked back! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 21:10:14
Camel - On The Road 1972.

One of the various 'official bootlegs' the band have done over the years and an example of how easily I am influenced by what crops up on this forum ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-03-16, 21:14:46
Still playing The Snow Goose here! ;D

It's excellent!
Rhayader and Rhayader Goes To Town are so full of energy! And a song like Fritha is pure beauty. I really like the instruments.

It's perfect for a late evening, and brilliant if you want to calm down and relax.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 21:16:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 21:10:14
an example of how easily I am influenced by what crops up on this forum ;D

I hear there's a really great prog band called "Send Large Sums of Money to Green Aquatic Biscuit-Averse Mammals."   ::)

And still playing Warszawa as it's over 79-minutes long.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 21:20:06
Some Camel albums lurking in iTunes.  Get collecting!

(http://www.electricnose.co.uk/covers/iTunesCamel.jpg)

Sorry, the picture's a little bigger than I thought, you may have to scroll...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:02:44
NP: Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:10:51
NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Just great! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:16:00
Camel - The Snow Goose.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:17:44
Unitopia - The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:18:31
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:02:44
NP: Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra

Hmm, this worries me: I'm into the fourth song, and I haven't feared permanent hearing damage once yet.   ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:25:34
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:18:31
Hmm, this worries me: I'm into the fourth song, and I haven't feared permanent hearing damage once yet.   ???

Ah, track 6. Vampira.  There we go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:41:48
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:46:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:41:48
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement. *horns* *horns* *horns*

You can detect clear Airbag influences in Riverside's music.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:46:56
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:46:02
You can detect clear Airbag influences in Riverside's music.   ;D

;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 23:21:51
NP: Pearl Jam - Vitalogy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 23:53:36
NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime I

Quite a story, and terrific music  *horns*

Looks like it's one Q-cd per day, so this process will keep me busy till the end'o the week.

Thereafter I'v decided to do the same with the Pearl Jam catalog. After all, they're from Seattle too  ;D

So now I'm wonderin which whisky suits PJ  ??? :D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:10:51
NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Just great! :)

Isnt it ?  *horns*

Mad, Jonesy, and Iggy, how are you guys with this one ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:00:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 23:53:36

Thereafter I'v decided to do the same with the Pearl Jam catalog. After all, they're from Seattle too  ;D


If we're doing Seattle, let's not forget Screaming Trees.   ;D *horns*    I think I'll rip them next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:14:23
Right, Manatee. I got Sweet Oblivion.

Whadaya think of Screaming Trees ?

Then we can continue with Mark Lanegan's various projects. I got a few of'm. He's a great singer, but unfortunately I don't find his music all that exciting  :(

But then again, anything can happen in the Room  ;D

Whoops, where did that big glass of beer come from ?  No matter, skål, mmmmmmm  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:20:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-16, 20:28:28
If you can't see the browser panels at the top ...

Looks like we don't need a Dictaphone here  ::)

So, how about if I explain Hegel's Dialectics to you guys ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:44:54
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:02:44
NP: Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:18:31
Hmm, this worries me: I'm into the fourth song, and I haven't feared permanent hearing damage once yet.   ???

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:25:34
Ah, track 6. Vampira.  There we go.

Is this Jonesy multiplyin again ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 13:55:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:44:54
Is this Jonesy multiplyin again ?  ;D

1x2 =2
2x2 =4
3x2 =6
4x2 =8
etc...

NP: Spock's Beard - Day for Night.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 14:38:57
RPWL - God Has Failed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:00:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 23:53:36


Mad, Jonesy, and Iggy, how are you guys with this one ?

Nicky.

Very far advanced.  ;)

NP> The Flower Kings ~ The Sum Of No Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:21:35
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:00:40
Very far advanced.  ;)

OK Mad, guess we'l have to use the usual step-by-step procedure with you. So next question: Advanced in which direction ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 13:55:52
1x2 =2
2x2 =4
3x2 =6
4x2 =8
etc...

Hm, now I'm wonderin again: What in the world could 5x2 amount to  ???  Somehow I have a feelin that Gary H is involved  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Empire  (album and song, on repeat)

Guys, I can't promise you that I'l be finished with this one by midnight. I mean, it's soooooooo good  *horns*

Queensrÿche is one of'm groups where on first listens the songs don't sound all that special, but on repeat they really really get under your skin. You can easily spend a full week on gettin into their catalog (and it's not cause I'm dim, just so ya know)  :P  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:26:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:21:35
Queensrÿche is one of'm groups where on first listens the songs don't sound all that special, but on repeat they really really get under your skin.

For me, this was particularly the case with the awesome Q2K - took me ages until it clicked.  Before that I was, I'm embarrassed to admit, a member of the 'nothing worth listening to after Mindcrime/Empire' school of thought. :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:31:51
Yeah, I sure recognise that, Jonesy. I spent the first year of my Queensrÿche-catalog-ownership (bit similar to green-biscuit-monsters) splotchin around here and there. Nothin really clicked seriously. Only when I got to If I Could Change It All on OM II, I got hopelessly caught. That song simply knocked me over !!!  From then on it was a like a sunny cruise  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Oh, the wonders of being a proggie  ;D  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:44:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 00:14:23
Right, Manatee. I got Sweet Oblivion.

Whadaya think of Screaming Trees ?

Then we can continue with Mark Lanegan's various projects. I got a few of'm. He's a great singer, but unfortunately I don't find his music all that exciting  :(

But then again, anything can happen in the Room  ;D

Whoops, where did that big glass of beer come from ?  No matter, skål, mmmmmmm  8)

Nicky.

Honestly, I haven't played the Trees in a while, but as I recall, I like them.  I also have Sweet Oblivion and I think one other.  They're on my to do list for today.  Seattle was rather a hotbed for music at one point (may still be for all I know).  The grunge movement was largely from there, and I actually liked quite a bit of what got called grunge.  I've never heard the solo projects.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:47:31
Airbag - Sounds That I Hear.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:01:02
NP: Demians - Building An Empire

Soooo good...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:22:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:21:35
OK Mad, guess we'l have to use the usual step-by-step procedure with you. So next question: Advanced in which direction ?


In the right direction.  ;D

NP> Daughter and Son ~ The K3 verses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:24:43
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:44:30
Seattle was rather a hotbed for music at one point (may still be for all I know).

I'd go as far as saying that Seattle (as I also have suggested earlier in the Room) has been the prog capitol for 2-3 decades. Just mention Queensrÿche, Alice In Chains, and Nevermore  *horns*

... and then there are the many other fine groups and artists: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Screaming Trees, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Jerry Cantrell, Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, Mark Lanegan .....

In my cd-collection, considering releases from 1980 on, my guess is that 1/3 of them are by Seattle acts  8)

What's interesting is that Seattle is the best educated city in the States, and probably in the world - and I can't help thinkin that Bill Gates has somethin to do with it  ???

So next question: What's the connection between Gary H and Bill G  ??? ??? ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:30:23
Airbag - Arnold Layne.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:31:32
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:22:46
In the right direction.  ;D

OK, so is "right" somehow connected with "great" here ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:37:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:31:32
OK, so is "right" somehow conected with "great" here ?  ;D

Nicky.

No but it does has everything to do with 'good'.  ;)

Edit:

Oh eh...

To stay on topic: Dream Theater ~ Eve
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:40:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:37:04
No but it does has everything to do with 'good'.  ;)

OK, so after some trials and tribulations we arrive at the answer - or should I say more precisely: at the provisional answer. Cause now we have to direct our attention to the person, i.e. change your attitude, Mad. And that just might have somethin to do with a certain ¨  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-17, 19:28:49
Airbag - Come On In.

Despite being the first demo and a low bitrate, I think this one's awesome.  I'm playing it for the third time in a row *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-03-17, 19:40:46
Blind Ego - Numb

8. Risk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:13:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 18:24:43
So next question: What's the connection between Gary H and Bill G  ??? ??? ;D

That would depend on who Gary H is.    ???

I've just spent the last two hours in rather unpleasant NY traffic.  Apparently St. Patrick's Day being festive doesn't extend to green aquatic mammals.  Fortunately, something nice and loud arrived in the mail because I need it:

NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:21:30
Dream Theater ~ Red Hill Mining Town

Yep, a u2 cover.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:29:32
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:13:41
NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

I feel better already.  This one's a nice skull-pounder -- supposedly his least subtle album aside from Strapping Young Lad stuff, which iggy accurately characterized as "noisy."    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:45:31
Dream Theater ~ Metropolis (Instrumental Demo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:27:20
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:13:41
That would depend on who Gary H is.    ???

Gary Hughes, the principal of Ten, a Manchester-based moderately heavy proggish group.

All other active roomies know that, as I'v mentioned him here once or twice .....  ;D

Ten are one of my fave groups, and I consider their music and lyrics to be quite close to Arena. For reasons unknown to me, the other roomies don't believe me on this matter, and to my knowledge, nobody else here has tried out Ten properly. A shame  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:35:29
Dream Theater ~ To Live Forever (with Steve Stone on vocals)

The music is good. The singer is not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:39:10
Hey Mad, who's Steve Stone, and what's he doin with DT  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:44:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:39:10
Hey Mad, who's Steve Stone, and what's he doin with DT  ???

Nicky.

One of the post-Dominici singers of Dream Theater before Kevin James Labrie stepped into the ring.
He actually never got further than audition if i remember correctly.

I'm now playing A Change Of Seasons which is a different version than the one we all know. Not 23 minutes but 17 minutes and with, of course, a different singer: Chris Cintron.
I must say that the James-version is better. Waaayyyyyy better.

With Chris Collins they did a few tours but that was even before Dominici, the Majesty-years so to say.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:30:27
Yeah, I know that DT spent a real long time trying out a score of singers after they parted ways with Charlie Dominici.

Jamie is probably better than all the others they tried, but I sometimes wonder what it would'v been like if they had gotten Geoff Tate or Russ Allen. They would certainly have had more singing. But then maybe the other guys wouldnt have exerted themselves quite as much  ???

Lots of stuff one can wonder about  :-\

But honestly, I don't do that much. I'm very happy with DT as they are, and in my book they have become better and better with each album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:34:25
Funny thing is, i can understand why people are 'complaining' about James and the name Russell is frequently mentioned when people discuss about it but to be honest:
I can't picture Dream Theater without James.  :-\

Granted, live he's not in his best form, especially lately i might add but overall his voice fits with the music of DT and the music of DT is combined with James voice.

Just an opinion.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:37:17
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:34:25
Funny thing is, i can understand why people are 'complaining' about James and the name Russell is frequently mentioned when people discuss about it but to be honest:
I can't picture Dream Theater without James.  :-\

Granted, live he's not in his best form, especially lately i might add but overall his voice fits with the music of DT and the music of DT is combined with James voice.

Just an opinion.  :)

I totally agree with every word you've just said.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:45:02
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:34:25
Just an opinion.  :)

A very honorable opinion, Mad  8)

Btw what's the background of your new icon ?


NP  Queensrÿche:  Empire  (on repeat)

I must have played this album at least eight times today. Sooo much to be discovered. Must'v arrived at some sorta Queensrÿche-mode  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:46:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:45:02
A very honorable opinion, Mad  8)

Btw what's the background of your new icon ?



Black.  ???




;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:51:17
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:46:11
Black.  ???

OK, I kinda figured that  ;D

But what else ?  I can't really associate it with anything.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:54:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 00:51:17
OK, I kinda figured that  ;D

But what else ?  I can't really associate it with anything.

Nicky.

Okay, here's the deal:

As you may or may not know i'm a huge fan of comics.
Spiderman, Batman. That kind of stuff.

And one of those comics i've been collecting for over 25 years now: The X-men. Astonishing, Stunning, New, X-factor. Name it, and i want it.
The X in the icon is the X of X-men.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 05:40:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-17, 23:27:20
Gary Hughes, the principal of Ten, a Manchester-based moderately heavy proggish group.

All other active roomies know that, as I'v mentioned him here once or twice .....  ;D

Ten are one of my fave groups, and I consider their music and lyrics to be quite close to Arena. For reasons unknown to me, the other roomies don't believe me on this matter, and to my knowledge, nobody else here has tried out Ten properly. A shame  :'(

Nicky.

Aha, well that's something new I learned today.  Not sure I see a connection between him and Bill Gates though, unless Bill Gates is a big Ten fan.  Assuming you mean the Manchester in the U.K., that's a bit of a hike from Seattle.
I haven't heard Ten yet, so I have no comment yet as to their Arena-ishness.  I'll see what I can do about giving them a listen though.

NP: The rest of Physicist (had to leave in the middle and just got home)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 08:18:58
King Crimson - B'Boom: Official Bootleg - Live in Argentina
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:15:12
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 05:40:40
Not sure I see a connection between him and Bill Gates though, unless Bill Gates is a big Ten fan.

I was just spinning further on some associations, but that sure was lost on you  ::)

;D

I wouldnt mind having a connection to Bill Gates tho. He'd fix my bills with a wave of his hand  :D

Actually, more seriously, he's one of the few big shots with whom I'd gladly have a chat. Quite a personality and sharp mind  8)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 05:40:40
I'll see what I can do about giving them a listen though.

I have the latest six of their studio albums. They're all excellent, but the one I recommend to roomies is the latest, The Twilight Chronicles.

Gary Hughes' "solo" project Once And Future King (based on the Arthurian legends) is fabulous too. There's not much "solo" over it, as he's assembled a score of great musicians who who give it their all.

I aint gonna write more about Gary Hughes and Ten, as I'v already written a great deal earlier  ;)

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:48:01
Ten - Twilight Chronicles.

I'm not often in an AOR mood these days, apart from the odd bit of Styx, but Nicky has effectively reminded me I haven't played this one in a while...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:56:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:48:01
... AOR ...

::)

Try to pick up some of the lyrics, Jonesy  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 10:03:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:56:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:48:01
... AOR ...

::)

:D
Well, I think we all can agree that it's really good AOR. Definitely as good as Asia's first album. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 11:09:40
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 10:03:08
Definitely as good as Asia's first album. ;) ;D

Yeah, particularly the lyrics  :o

"Oh baby, gimme your love,
Oh baby, baby,
Make love to me, baby,
Oo baby, baby."

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-18, 11:55:54
NP: Lazuli - En Avant Doute

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:00:20
Saga - Saga.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:32:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-18, 11:55:54
NP: Lazuli - En Avant Doute

And what have you gotten hold of this time, Tom ?  ::)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:00:20
Saga - Saga.

That was a short post, Jonesy  ;D

Is that their debut ?  What's it like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:43:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:32:22
And what have you gotten hold of this time, Tom ?  ::)

Lazuli is a French progressive rock band. The lyrics are in French as well... ;) I saw them when they were supporting Riverside last December and I have to say: They were the best support-act I've ever seen! Great talented musicians, and very professional. So after the concert I bought their latest album and although I don't play it very often, I like it a lot! If www.fabchannel.com still existed I would have gave you the link so you could see the concert for yourself, but since it's gone I can only give you a link to their MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lazuliworld

Anyone familiar with them? Bupie?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:15:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:32:22
That was a short post, Jonesy  ;D

Is that their debut ?  What's it like ?

Yes, it's their debut.  Typical Saga, doesn't really suffer from being the first if that's what you mean. Personally I'd rate it as the best of the first three.

NP: Blackfield - Blackfield.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:31:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-18, 12:43:38
Anyone familiar with them? Bupie?

Tom

I heard about them but never listened to their music.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 11:09:40
Yeah, particularly the lyrics  :o

"Oh baby, gimme your love,
Oh baby, baby,
Make love to me, baby,
Oo baby, baby."

Nicky.

I am curious to know what Asia song you are reffering to, Nick ? In French, we call it mauvaise foi  ;D  You won't believe it but I find some Asia's lyrics moving (The Last To Know, for instance).

NP Fates Warning - Parallels  In French, we call it chef d'oeuvre  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:37:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:15:55
Yes, it's their debut.  Typical Saga, doesn't really suffer from being the first if that's what you mean. Personally I'd rate it as the best of the first three.

What would be your pick to discover Saga, Steve ? Worlds Apart seems to be a strong contender (I think I heard -and liked- On The Loose a few decades  :P ago) ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:57:29
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:37:58
What would be your pick to discover Saga, Steve ? Worlds Apart seems to be a strong contender (I think I heard -and liked- On The Loose a few decades  :P ago) ?

'Worlds Apart' is as good a place to start as any, it was actually the first one I ever bought.  I followed it up with 'Behaviour' and 'Wildest Dreams' and all three are special to me because of the nostalgia angle.

But there's lots of other good stuff, lately I'm hugely impressed with 'Security of Illusion' for example.

NP: Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 14:27:35
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:31:33
I am curious to know what Asia song you are referring to, Nick ?

I of course made it up, Bupsie, just to make my point. (You know me by now, dontcha) ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:31:33
You won't believe it but I find some Asia's lyrics moving (The Last To Know, for instance).

Depends on what one goes for, Bups  :)

I go mainly for social, philosophical, and mythological lyrics. They may be poetic like Steven Wilson's (e.g. see below), or weird like Warrel Dane's.

If the lyrics don't challenge my intellect sufficiently, the music sure's gotta be good (like Chris Cornell and Korn).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 15:36:28
Explorer's Club ~ Age Of Impact
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 15:56:08
David Bowie - David Live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 17:20:01
Journey - Revelation (Bonus disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 17:45:59
So next Queensrÿche album:

NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land  (on repeat)

Very different from Empire, dark and brooding  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:22:37
NP: Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion*

*Sadly contains no guest appearance by Bill Gates.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:32:20
Steve Hillage - L 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:54:22
Wishbone Ash - Argus

Not often my first choice when I want to pick a CD but very rewarding at each listen. A bit like those obscure movies that you don't want to watch, fearing to get bored, and that you finally enjoy very much  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 19:04:28
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:54:22
Wishbone Ash - Argus

Now that's a good idea.  Wishbone Ash - New England,
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 19:26:32
NP: Airbag - Come On In

Keeping up with the Joneses.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-03-18, 19:29:16
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 19:59:35
NP: Temple of the Dog - Temple of the Dog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:01:35
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 19:26:32
Keeping up with the Joneses.   ;)

Good call ;) What do you think of it so far?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:08:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:01:35
Good call ;) What do you think of it so far?

Not bad.  I think it will need a few more plays to sink in.  You're right that the recording quality isn't as good as the other stuff.  At the moment I still prefer Safetree, but I've only listened to this one once.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:10:15
Solas - Another Day
6. The Highlands Of Holland

(Didn't know we had any...)



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:14:15
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:22:37
NP: Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion

I see Attle blinkin  *horns*


Quote
Sadly contains no guest appearance by Bill Gates.

Strange they didnt bill him. He would have made a garish appearance  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Someone else?  (on PL, on repeat)

Geoff really sings his heart out on this song - whew  *horns*

Queensrÿche sure are special. They're as exquisite as the last drops of my Glen Moray  8)

If any of you guys think that they're "just another metal band", then ya don't deserve the tag "proggie"  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:16:21
Lets make things rough!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Scar Symmetry ~ Holographic Universe

Track: [01] Morphogenesis

;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:21:25
Speaking of Seattle, do you know/have Temple of the Dog, Nicky?   Sort of a Seattle supergroup with members of both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.  Both Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder do vocals.  Good stuff IMO.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:25:34
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:21:25
Both Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder do vocals.

Hm, those names somehow ring a bell  :-\

;D


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:16:21
Lets make things rough!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

OK Mad, now we're talkin bizniz. Yeah, let's ruff it, baby  *horns*

If Greenie thinks Devin is heavyn, then wait till he hears Holographic  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 13:31:33
NP Fates Warning - Parallels  In French, we call it chef d'oeuvre  8)

8) Bups.

Probably the first time in my life that I'v moved a Frenchie  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:55:43
NP: No-Man - Beautiful Songs You Should Know

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 20:56:40
NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:07:16
OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence
5. Head


Yeah! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:36:24
SHAKESPEARS SISTER - "Stay"
from 'Hormonally Yours'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:37:17
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:36:24
SHAKESPEARS SISTER - "Stay"
from 'Hormonally Yours'

How nice!  8)

NP> The Flower Kings ~ Paradox Hotel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:39:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:37:17
How nice!  8)


Really? 


...or are you taking the piss? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:44:51
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:39:45
Really? 


...or are you taking the piss? ;D

No, i actually think its a good song.
Youthful memories, you know.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:47:48
Dream Theater "The New Millennium", on iTunes' Partyshuffle. ;D ;D

I like it very much.
Falling Into Infinity is an album I rarely play. Which is a shame (apparently), since this song is really cool! 8)

I wonder which song comes next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 22:09:27
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-18, 21:44:51
No, i actually think its a good song.
Youthful memories, you know.  ;D

Cool.
I love Siobhan Fahey's voice in this.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 22:45:01
I'm listening to samples of Frank Klepacki's new solo album.

Sounds REALLY awesome! 8)
Very heavy in some places and very cool low electronic sounds.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:13:06
Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:21:23
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 22:09:27
Cool.
I love Siobhan Fahey's voice in this.



I couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:22:07
REM - "Daysleeper"
from 'Up'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:28:49
After playing Pure Reason Revolution again today.

After Forever - Mea Culpa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:30:15
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:22:07
REM - "Daysleeper"
from 'Up'

Ooh.  The real gem on an otherwise disappointing album


NP: Hole - Celebrity Skin

More Seattlepalooza (although I think they go slumming in California too).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:40:49
NP: Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Disc 2, Track 3.  Anyway

Contemplating food, but I just ripped this album to the computer, and I remembered how much I love this song.  I think I'll play it 3 or 4 times.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:42:51
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:40:49
Contemplating food

Lamb? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:44:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:42:51
Lamb? ;)

Shhhh.  Don't tell Nicky. :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:51:59
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:44:46
Shhhh.  Don't tell Nicky. :-X

I'll save him some mint sauce ;)

NP: Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear Bonus Disc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 00:25:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:51:59
I'll save him some mint sauce ;)

A green lamb on Broadway ?  ;D


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:28:49
After playing Pure Reason Revolution again today.

After Forever - Mea Culpa

You should rather tell us what you're playing now, Iggy  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land  (eighth run)

Geoff let a lotta himself hang out on this one.

Probably my fave Q-album at this point. Excruciating  *horns*

I wouldnt expect any of these songs to be played on the radio (except for prog channels)  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 01:00:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 23:30:15
NP: Hole - Celebrity Skin

More Seattlepalooza (although I think they go slumming in California too).

Take your hole to Holewood  ;D

I'v actually never heard anything by this group. Do they have anything (musically) interesting to offer ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 08:17:21
Marillion - Fugazi.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-19, 08:50:11
NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 09:22:24
Marillion - Real to Reel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 10:10:20
Manning - Songs From The Bilston House.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 10:40:43
NP  Queensrÿche:  Hear In The Now Frontier  (on repeat)

This album has been castigated by Q-fans, coming right after the masterly Promised Land (PL 1994, HITNF 1997). But, as Mad claims that we all have a right to determine for ourselves, I'm gonna work this out for meself .....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-19, 11:12:58
NP: Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity Demos

If only they used these original song arrangements on the actual album. It's a shame the DT-guys were put under pressure by the recordlabel to make some 'radio-friendly' songs... ::) Not that I dislike Falling Into Infinity as it is, but it could have been so much better with the inclusion of Raise The Knife, You Or Me, and the original versions of Take Away My Pain and Burning My Soul (with Hell's Kitchen as part of it).

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 11:19:02
Manning - Number Ten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 12:06:56
Queensrÿche - Rage for Order.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 12:36:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 12:06:56
Queensrÿche - Rage for Order.

Good call, Jonesy  8)

Seems like there's somethin about Rage, OM I & II, Empire, and PL being the "essential" Q-albums.

After two runs, I'm a bit disappointed with Hear  :-\

But let's see; wouldnt be the first time that Q have surprised me .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 13:37:45
The Chaos Years - Strapping Young Lad

It is not going to be my most played but it is growing on me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 13:42:39
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 14:57:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 13:42:39
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Ah a fantastic CD  *horns*

NP  The Garden - Unitopia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 15:08:34
One shouldnt get monomaniacal  ;)

so

NP  Queen:  Made in Heaven

One of my old faves, a most remarkable album  *horns*

Anyone else familiar with it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 16:56:59
John Martyn - Stormbringer!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 17:27:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-19, 11:12:58
NP: Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity Demos

If only they used these original song arrangements on the actual album. It's a shame the DT-guys were put under pressure by the recordlabel to make some 'radio-friendly' songs... ::) Not that I dislike Falling Into Infinity as it is, but it could have been so much better with the inclusion of Raise The Knife, You Or Me, and the original versions of Take Away My Pain and Burning My Soul (with Hell's Kitchen as part of it).

Tom

I definitely agree with that, Tom.
FII the way the record company liked it has good tracks on it but it could've been so much better.
I must say that i like the Take Away My Pain version on FII (how it has been released) better than the original version though.
You Or Me woul've been so much better than the Desmond-Child-mutilation and Burning My Soul?

It's a shame it ever came to this.
This version is way way way better than how they recorded it.

And most of all: they never had to kill Raise The Knife.
What an awesome song that is.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:08:56
Just finished: Airbag - In My Sleep.
Just started: Airbag - Sounds That I Hear.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:11:23
Toto - Fahrenheit

np: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

track: Toys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:51:06
I've been playing some Threshold today.
Replica (twice actually!) and Dead Reckoning.

At the moment I'm playing Nothing again.
I'm impressed! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:59:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:51:06

At the moment I'm playing Nothing again.
I'm impressed! *horns*

A very underrated artist, in my book.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:08:11
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:59:35
A very underrated artist, in my book.  ;)

Absolutely! 8)
But they might be a bit too proggish for me.

Now I'm listening to:
Genesis - Duke
2. Duchess

(The song that started it all for me)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:09:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 18:51:06
I've been playing some Threshold today.

Good thinking, I think I'll slot them into my playlist soonish 8)

NP: Eno - Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:15:08
NP: Airbag - Sounds That I Hear

Something not too thrashy to go with my perfumed water.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:33:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 01:00:44
Take your hole to Holewood  ;D

I'v actually never heard anything by this group. Do they have anything (musically) interesting to offer ?

Well, they're not what I'd consider prog for starters.  I like them in an "angry women who rock" sort of way (all female except the guitarist).  They're led, of course, by the certifiably insane Courtney Love, widow of Kurt Cobain.  They're a nice cathartic listen when the mood strikes me.  Certainly not essential from a prog standpoint though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:44:22
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 13:37:45
The Chaos Years - Strapping Young Lad

It is not going to be my most played but it is growing on me.

I think I'm almost ready to take the SYL plunge.  Been listening to the Devin Townsend album Physicist, which is said to be his closest to SYL, and I like it a lot.  I have heard some SYL though, and they're definitely another notch or two noisier.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:56:29
NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo

I'm sold on these guys --I'll likely buy I've ordered another.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:03:51
Steven Wilson ~ Harmony Korine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:19:16
Threshold - Hypothetical.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:28:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:19:16
Threshold - Hypothetical.

;)


Genesis - Abacab
4. Keep It Dark

I know a lot of people don't like this album. And of course, it's nothing like Selling England or The Lamb. But I still think there are some brilliant songs on this one!
Me And Sarah Jane for example. And Dodo/Lurker.
The song I'm playing right now is very nice too.

Thanks to these songs I'm happy to sit through songs like No Reply At All, which is still a very good 80's pop song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:35:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:28:26
;)


Genesis - Abacab
4. Keep It Dark

I know a lot of people don't like this album. And of course, it's nothing like Selling England or The Lamb. But I still think there are some brilliant songs on this one!
Me And Sarah Jane for example. And Dodo/Lurker.
The song I'm playing right now is very nice too.

Thanks to these songs I'm happy to sit through songs like No Reply At All, which is still a very good 80's pop song.

They were certainly past their prime, and Genesis with horns is just *wrong*, but there are still some good songs there.  Keep it Dark and Dodo/Lurker are the highlights for me.   Interestingly, IQ managed to use horns without grating on me on Subterranea.  Different band though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:46:25
MUSE - "Stockholm Syndrome"
from 'Absolution'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:17:35
Genesis - Genesis
3. Home By The Sea

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:20:36
A DVD...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:27:25
NP: Peter Gabriel - 4th eponymous album/Security (depending upon whether you want to go with Peter or the record company) - The Family and the Fishing Net

I just turned on Pandora with the intention of seeding for a few bands on my need to try out list (such as Ten and Amasawhatis), but this came on first, and I consider it immoral to turn it off.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:29:12
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:20:36
A DVD...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

How nice.  8)

NP> It seems i'm joining the party.

Devin Townsend ~ Terria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:36:44
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:29:12
NP> It seems i'm joining the party.

Devin Townsend ~ Terria

Huzzah!  Eat your beets!

NP: Talking Heads - Remain in Light - Once in a Lifetime

It seems that Pandora has heard of neither Ten nor Amaseffer.   >:(    Time to go Googling for websites with samples.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:50:00
Still listening to Genesis (the album) by Genesis (the band).
9. It's Gonna Get Better


Somehow, this song is still very good. :) I like it.
Very nice on a nice evening like this. Great way to end an album.

Next: Genesis - "Invisible Touch"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:56:28
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life (whole song) and samples of several others (on their website)

Definitely unique.  It will probably take several listens to decide if it's good unique or just unique.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:07:31
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:56:28
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life (whole song) and samples of several others (on their website)

Definitely unique.  It will probably take several listens to decide if it's good unique or just unique.   ;)

It's extraordinary unique.  *horns* *horns* *horns* ;D

NP> Osada Vida ~ Three Seats Behind A Triangle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:11:50
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 21:56:28
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life (whole song) and samples of several others (on their website)
Definitely unique.  It will probably take several listens to decide if it's good unique or just unique.   ;)

For me it's definitely way beyond good unique. 8) Those guys certainly know their biscuits ;D

Edit: Check out "Wooden Staff" if you can - unbelievably transsplendid guitarwork *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:15:58
Now Sort of Playing: Ten - (1.5 minute samples of 4 songs from their MySpace page)

Not really fair to judge them based on a few partial songs, but my first impression is they're like Asia.  Anyone know of some full songs hearable out there?  Maybe YouTube has something.  Unsurprisingly, it's a lot harder to websearch for something called 'Ten' and get what you meant than it is for 'Amaseffer'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:19:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:11:50
For me it's definitely way beyond good unique. 8) Those guys certainly know their biscuits ;D

Edit: Check out "Wooden Staff" if you can - unbelievably transsplendid guitarwork *horns*

Ah, finally someone who's at my side.  ;D

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:20:29
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:15:58
Not really fair to judge them based on a few partial songs, but my first impression is they're like Asia.

Nicky's gonna like this! ;D


NP: Genesis - Invisible Touch
6. Domino

Fantastic song! Don't think I need to explain.

One little note about the previous song though (Anything She Does), at the end Phil breaks one of his drumsticks. If you listen closely you can hear him shout! ;D
Funny.


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:25:14
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:15:58
Not really fair to judge them based on a few partial songs, but my first impression is they're like Asia. 

Can't help with the full song angle, but they most remind me of Rainbow in their later, AOR period.  Very high quality AOR, but it depends if you like that sort of thing.

More of a cookie than a biscuit, if I might venture ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:27:52
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:20:29
Nicky's gonna like this! ;D

Yeah, that occurred to me too.   ;D    As I said, though, I'd really like to hear a more substantial example before I decide what I think of them.   Also, for the record, the first sample ('The Chronicles') did have some good-sounding guitar work.

Edit - Nicky should have some mercy on me anyway since I just ordered Ghost Opera ("The Second Coming" enhanced edition with a live second disc).  Just in case though, I'll put on my asparagus-repelling armor.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:41:23
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:27:52
Just in case though, I'll put on my asparagus-repelling armor.

Don't forget your beef helmet. ;D

But no kidding: Ten is actually quite a good band! The guitarwork is pretty decent indeed. And the singer has a good voice too. But for me his voice is a bit too 'sweet' or something. But not bad at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:44:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:41:23
Don't forget your beef helmet. ;D

I think the less said about beef helmets, the better.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:46:29
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:48:18
Genesis - We Can't Dance
3. Driving The Last Spike

An EXCELLENT song! *horns*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:50:57
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 20:35:38
They were certainly past their prime, and Genesis with horns is just *wrong*, but there are still some good songs there.  Keep it Dark and Dodo/Lurker are the highlights for me.   Interestingly, IQ managed to use horns without grating on me on Subterranea.  Different band though.

Have you tried Lamb Lies Down on Broadway by Nick D'vigilio yet?

NP 1000 People - Blackfield Awesome track.

I have been fiddling with Genius on iTunes this evening to see if it works for me.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:52:50
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:50:57
Have you tried Lamb Lies Down on Broadway by Nick D'vigilio yet?

Hehehehe ;D good one!
He actually made it work!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:54:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:52:50
Hehehehe ;D good one!
He actually made it work!

Indeed he did.

Weirdly enough I got a work colleague into Genesis via this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:56:33
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:50:57
Have you tried Lamb Lies Down on Broadway by Nick D'vigilio yet?


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:52:50
Hehehehe ;D good one!
He actually made it work!

That's the guy from Spock's Beard who's neither named Morse nor Japanese, right?   I take it he recorded something along the lines of The Alto Sax Lies Down on Broadway?  Er no, haven't heard it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:00:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:56:33
That's the guy from Spock's Beard who's neither named Morse nor Japanese, right?

Nor the bass player. (He's actually called Morse too, but they mixed his letters a bit.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:04:31
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:56:33

That's the guy from Spock's Beard who's neither named Morse nor Japanese, right?   I take it he recorded something along the lines of The Alto Sax Lies Down on Broadway?  Er no, haven't heard it.

He is a ridiculously talented musician.

He supported IQ at the Xmas gig and played guitar mostly but used a wacky drum (one he sat on and played a bit like a bongo only different) and was so impressive I had to run out to buy his version of the Lamb.

NP Freefall by Camel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:10:37
Karmakanic ~ Who's The Boss In The Factory?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:13:17
Still "We Can't Dance"
6. Dreaming While You Sleep


An awesome song. The drum makes it feel like building towards an explosion, but it remains calm and containing this tension.
The lyrics are very emotional too.
One of Phil's "All (of) my life" songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:16:31
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:04:31
He is a ridiculously talented musician.
He supported IQ at the Xmas gig and played guitar mostly but used a wacky drum (one he sat on and played a bit like a bongo only different) and was so impressive I had to run out to buy his version of the Lamb.

I'll keep my ears open for it.

NP: Lacuna Coil - Karmacode

Beats me whether this would be considered prog metal or not (perhaps not), but they're a damned good band.  Also Cristina Scabbia should do the vocals on every album recorded by anyone.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:24:16
NP  Queensrÿche:  Hear In The Now Frontier  (on repeat)

Now I'm listening to it with headphones, which gives me the best experience  *horns*


"Would someone please let me know how we
have spun out of control ?
Has the captain let go of the wheel ?  Or could we
please try to find a way to be a bit more kind ?
I see the road to tomorrow in the haze."

- Sign Of The Times

(My italics)  ;) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:54:23
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:15:58
Not really fair to judge them based on a few partial songs ...

Very true  *horns*


Quote
... they're like Asia.

Very untrue  :(

It might be something of a proof that I can't stand Asia, while Ten are one my faves.


Quote
Unsurprisingly, it's a lot harder to websearch for something called 'Ten' and get what you meant than it is for 'Amaseffer'.

;D


Quote
Anyone know of some full songs hearable out there?  Maybe YouTube has something.

Nope  :(

That's cause the roomies (apart from me) have conspired to crush everything that has the least smell of Ten  ;D

No, I'm afraid that there aint much more than on their MySpace site. There are some songs on YouTube, but they're old and marred by the guys' poodle mats and other goofy stuff  :-\

Soooo hoooo ... How about acquiring The Twilight Chronicles, Manatee ?  I'm sure you'l like it.  I can tell you that I played it over 200 times during the summer of 2007, enjoying each single run (ask Ms 007 bout that, it was the summer's album)  *horns*

OK, call it AOR if we stretch the term. But then Caamora is AOR too. They're about equal on a prog scale. And they're also equal in terms of fabulous music, musicianship, poetry and philosophy  8)

Hey guys, are Tom and I the only roomies who are interested in lyrics (apart from Arena and DT)  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-20, 00:17:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:54:23


Hey guys, are Tom and I the only roomies who are interested in lyrics  :o

Nicky.

Depends what you mean with that.
I'm interested in lyrics as well, especially since i write lyrics for my own but i'm not interested in the Ten lyrics, simply because i don't know them. Still, after all those months.  ;)

Oh....

Dream Theater ~ In The Presence Of Enemies

The whole deal, uncut.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 00:27:30
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-20, 00:17:59
.. i'm not interested in Ten lyrics, simply because i don't know them.

That's Mad logic  ::)


Quote
Still, after all those months.  ;)

No, I don't getit, Mad  ???

You're rather obscure  ;D


Quote
I'm interested in lyrics as well, especially since i write lyrics for my own ...

Interesting, Mad. Do you compose music for your lyrics too, or what sorta lyrics are they ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 00:56:56
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:27:52
Nicky should have some mercy on me anyway since I just ordered Ghost Opera ("The Second Coming" enhanced edition with a live second disc). 

8) Manatee.

And get the wonderful live One Cold Winter's Night too  *horns*


Quote
Just in case though, I'll put on my asparagus-repelling armor.

Doesnt work against my ultra-heavy asparaguses  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 07:29:08
Pink Floyd - Relics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-03-20, 08:38:17
ReWiring Genesis - A tribute to the lamb lies down on Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 08:50:46
Just: Airbag - Sounds That I Hear
Now: Caravan - Caravan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 09:24:25
Camel - On the Road 1981
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-03-20, 09:24:55
GREEN DAY - "Jesus Of Suburbia"
from 'American Idiot'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-03-20, 09:37:00
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "September Sun"
from 'Dead Again'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 10:17:41
Morning guys.  Yes, I should be asleep and probably will be shortly.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine (which follow Devin's Infinity)

Earlier I sampled Demians (that MySpace page had full songs) and was quite impressed.  I think I'll be ordering yet another CD, wallet permitting.   *horns*   Looks like France has a legit contender in the prog race.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-03-20, 10:26:56
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 10:17:41
Morning guys.  Yes, I should be asleep and probably will be shortly.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine (which follow Devin's Infinity)

Earlier I sampled Demians (that MySpace page had full songs) and was quite impressed.  I think I'll be ordering yet another CD, wallet permitting.   *horns*   Looks like France has a legit contender in the prog race.

You are up really late. I assume you've had a good evening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 10:27:12
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 10:17:41
Earlier I sampled Demians (that MySpace page had full songs) and was quite impressed.

Funnily enough I originally bought it after doing exactly that.  Usually I steer clear of online samples as everything sounds insipid and puts me off, but the Demians ones actually did the job! 8)

Camel - On the Road 1982.  Bit of a Camel thing going on here at the moment *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 11:01:28
NP  Kamelot:  One Cold Winter's Night  *horns*

Giving it a wash  :D

Those guys got lyrics, man  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 11:49:54
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-19, 19:08:11
Genesis - Duke
2. Duchess

(The song that started it all for me)

The first album (vinyl) I ever bought. I still see myself picking it on the shelf of the store (basing my choice upon the nice art cover and a review in the local newspaper). And Duchess is a great song with moving lyrics, Nick (but maybe not in your sphere of interest)

NP Kansas - Vinyl Confessions (may I confess that I played this one much more often than Duke ?  :-[)

Edit : I won't enter the Ten/Asia debate but you already know my thoughts about it ...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 12:30:42
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 11:49:54
I still see myself picking it on the shelf of the store (basing my choice upon the nice art cover and a review in the local newspaper). And Duchess is a great song with moving lyrics, Nick (but maybe not in your sphere of interest)

There was an extended period in the early eighties when Duke was the only music that existed for me  *horns*

It's one of the ten albums that have meant most to me - and don't ask more  ;)

So I understand you, Bupsie, and Paxi  :)

So now we're real friends, aint we ?  (for a while)  ;D


Quote
I won't enter the Ten/Asia debate but you already know my thoughts about it ...  ;D

There is definutly a progression, Bups: This time you listed Ten before Asia  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 13:31:10
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 11:49:54
The first album (vinyl) I ever bought. I still see myself picking it on the shelf of the store (basing my choice upon the nice art cover and a review in the local newspaper). And Duchess is a great song with moving lyrics

As I'm fairly ancient, obviously Duke was nowhere near the first album I bought.  I do, however, distinctly remember buying it due to a combination of unusual circumstances.

1) The Duke tour saw Genesis go back to playing smaller venues as a one-off, with obvious effect on ticket demand.  We slept overnight in the queue outside Birmingham Odeon (as, it seemed, did half the world) and were rewarded with tickets for both nights.  Hurrah!

2) The album was released when I was in Amsterdam for two weeks, on a field trip as part of the course I was doing.  Another student and myself, upon seeing it in a store window, just had to go and buy a copy each even though we wouldn't be able to play it until we got back to England a week later.  We just needed to hold and gaze upon it. ;D

3) Some git then scratched my copy one night back at the hotel we were staying in.   >:(

4) The concerts were unbelievable.  I'd not really taken to 'And Then There Were Three' at the time and was starting to think they were over the hill.  But live the material was awesome.  For me, Genesis were never better than this, with a great balance between older and newer stuff on stage.  The next tour I saw them on (Abacab and back to big venues) I wasn't very impressed at all.

NP: The Who - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 13:45:46
The Reasoning - Awakening. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 14:37:59
The Reasoning - Dark Angel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 16:57:07
NP  Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember  (MTV Unplugged, boners track on Hear In The Now Frontier, on repeat)

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm  :)

I think a lotta you guys don't know how good Q are  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:10:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 13:31:10
As I'm fairly ancient, obviously Duke was nowhere near the first album I bought.

It might sound odd to the young ones here, but when I was a kid back in the 1860's - no wait, it must have been the 1960's - we bought singles (small vinyl records rotated faster than the albums). It was a big occasion when one of us came with a new single. So that's how I got to know the first Beatles, Stones, Fabulous Four, and Monkeys songs  :)

Jonesy, was it the same in your childhood ? - or are you just that younger ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 13:31:10
NP: The Who - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.

I'v often wondered, what's it like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:12:13
NP: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
3. In Chains

A very good song! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:49:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:10:40
I'v often wondered, what's it like ?

Well it's a best of from the earlier Who period.  So if you like a lot of the famous tunes such as 'I Can See For Miles' and 'My Generation' then it's an excellent compilation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:55:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 17:10:40
It might sound odd to the young ones here, but when I was a kid back in the 1860's - no wait, it must have been the 1960's - we bought singles (small vinyl records rotated faster than the albums). It was a big occasion when one of us came with a new single. So that's how I got to know the first Beatles, Stones, Fabulous Four, and Monkeys songs  :)

Jonesy, was it the same in your childhood ? - or are you just that younger ?

Yes, I started off buying singles because they were cheap enough to be attainable with my limited pocket money and were what you'd heard in the charts anyway.  This was in the 'Glam Rock' era so I was picking up things by T.Rex, Slade, Bowie, Alice Cooper, Quo, Roxy Music and even (cough!) Gary Glitter.  However, it didn't take long before increased pocket money meant albums could be had if I saved awhile.  Albums were better value than singles once you'd scraped the cash together, plus I'd started getting into the kind of music where you didn't usually get singles.  Purple, Zepp, etc.

I probably only had 40 odd singles before I gave up buying them.


NP: Judas Priest - Ram it Down.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:41:42
Yes, I too began my music-buyer career with singles, that's why I mentioned first album about Duke.

In France, the singles were called 45 tours while the LP's were called 33 tours ... but don't ask me why  ???  And I don't remember my first single (maybe M's Pop Music but I wouldn't swear and it's nothing to be proud of).

Great story by the way, Steve  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:52:49
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:41:42
And I don't remember my first single (maybe M's Pop Music but I wouldn't swear and it's nothing to be proud of).

Hmm, the first single I ever bought was T. Rex ' Metal Guru', closely followed by Slade's 'Take Me Bak Ome'.  The first proper album I bought was Slade's mighty 'Slayed' although there was a purchase before this that doesn't really count as a proper album.  It was a T. Rex compilation called 'Ride A White Swan' on the cheapy 'Music For Pleasure' label.  Despite being labelled as T. Rex there was only one T. Rex track on it (Ride A White Swan itself) and the rest were by the earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex.  I still enjoyed it, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting.


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:41:42
Great story by the way, Steve  ;)

Thank you, kind sir.  I've had one of those days where I hadn't much to do, so fancied a bit of typing.  I've got setlists from the Genesis gigs somewhere, must dig them out...


NP: Genesis - Duke *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:56:20
Toto - The Seventh One

np: Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:23:53
NP: Buffalo Tom - Big Red Letter Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:41:52
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:41:42
Yes, I too began my music-buyer career with singles, that's why I mentioned first album about Duke.

I had a handful of singles as well.  I believe my first one was the very manly "Rainy Days and Mondays" by the Carpenters.  The first LP I'll admit to buying was Out of the Blue by ELO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:50:05
I have only four singles:
Ryo Okumoto's "Winners Of The Heart", Spock's Beard's "Skin" and "All On A Sunday" and Ty Tabor's "I Do".

I always get free singles when I buy something through the InsideOut website.
I don't really listen to them (at least not very often...), but they're certainly not bad!

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:41:42
In France, the singles were called 45 tours while the LP's were called 33 tours ... but don't ask me why  ???

Isn't it just simply because an LP has to be played making 33 rounds per minute, and singles being smaller, have to spin faster (45 rpm)...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:58:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-19, 23:54:23
Hey guys, are Tom and I the only roomies who are interested in lyrics (apart from Arena and DT)  :o

Of course I'm interested in lyrics.  Aren't we all?  The kind I usually like best are the ones that take several listens to fully sink in and generally leave some of the interpretation up to the listener.  All things being equal, I much prefer a song that leaves me pondering about the meaning to one that hits me over the head with its message.  There are, of course, exceptions, especially if they're funny.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 20:36:55
I'm listening to Amorphis - "The White Swan" (through MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/amorphis))

Sounds very good! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:11:52
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:13:16
In Tenebris - Live @ Reverence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:20:41
Ty Tabor - I Do (single)

Well, it's not bad. A bit like The Jelly Jam in some places, not surprised of course.

Next:
The Jelly Jam ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:58:37
Of course I'm interested in lyrics.  Aren't we all?

I'm not sure. Tom and I are the only ones who comment on lyrics (again apart from Arena and DT)  ???

But I'm happy that you are, Greenie  :)

The reason I thought in that direction is that lyrics are very upfront on the albums of Ten and Caamora. They're not really albums for moshpit types  ;)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:50:05
Isn't it just simply because an LP has to be played making 33 rounds per minute, and singles being smaller, have to spin faster (45 rpm)...?

I think Bupie was kiddin, Paxi, cause everybody at that time was fiddlin with the rpm knob  ;)

In fact there were even some old people at that time who still had the very old records that played at 70-somethin rpm, and all gramophones had that option. Good old days, man !


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 19:50:05
I always get free singles when I buy something through the InsideOut website.

But hardly vinyl ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 18:52:49
... it wasn't quite what I was expecting.

Yeah, tell me about it  ;D

Those were the days before there was any internet, and we didnt wanna spend our pennies on rock magazines, and iac we didnt have the patience to work things out systematically  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:40:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
I'm not sure. Tom and I are the only ones who comment on lyrics (again apart from Arena and DT)  ???

But I'm happy that you are, Greenie :)

I really like the lyrics (when they're good enough). And I comment on them often enough to be listed there Nicky! >:( :D ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
I think Bupie was kiddin, Paxi, cause everybody at that time was fiddlin with the rpm knob  ;)

You would think so. ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
In fact there were even some old people at that time who still had the very old records that played at 70-somethin rpm, and all gramophones had that option. Good old days, man !

Yeah, we had one like that some time ago. 'twas quite fun. I remember moving them with a finger to create a Bee Gees effect.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
But hardly vinyl ?

Should it be?


NP:
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam
5. Feeling

I know I've said different, but I'm learning to like this album a fair bit.
It's not average pop rock like I used to say.



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:41:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:24:20
I'm not sure. Tom and I are the only ones who comment on lyrics (again apart from Arena and DT)  ???

But I'm happy that you are, Greenie  :)

Occasionally I like to talk about an interesting lyric, but with the less obvious ones, I think I often prefer not to know how other people (or even the authors) are interpreting them.  It tends to be a bit deflating if a song that had some personal significance to me turns out to mean something other than what I thought.  More generally, I suspect that proggies are more into lyrics than the great unwashed out there since (I like to think) we're a more cerebral lot than the average.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:46:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:40:47
I really like the lyrics (when they're good enough). And I comment on them often enough to be listed there Nicky! >:( :D ;)

Hey, it's real long since you actually did, in fact so long ago that I can't even recall  ???

But great that you're also attentive to lyrics, Paxi  8)


Quote
Should it be?

It's just that the rest of the discussion was about vinyl singles, Paxi ... but ok, nobody told me that one had to be logical in the Room  ;D


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:40:47
I remember moving them with a finger to create a Bee Gees effect.

Yeah, you could make American presidents sound like Donald Duck. It was great  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:52:02
NP: IQ - Dark Matter - 1. Sacred Sound

Not sure if I'll sit through the whole album just now as I'm beginning to think about food, and that requires a trip to the market.  If I buy any prawns, I'll be sure to make sure they're cooked.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:00:44
Next in line:

NP  Queensrÿche:  Q2k  (on repeat)

Agree, Jonesy, this is a great album  *horns*

It somehow rocks more and is more eerie than Hear. But maybe there's somethin going on on Hear that takes longer time to figure  ???

These are deeep guys, so .....


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:52:02
If I buy any prawns, I'll be sure to make sure they're cooked.

That's not manateeish  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:03:46
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam
9. The King's Dance (on repeat)

(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4698/97062011ft4.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:04:52
Genesis - Wind and Wuthering.

Who the hell started me on Genesis today? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:06:13
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 21:52:02
Not sure if I'll sit through the whole album just now as I'm beginning to think about food, and that requires a trip to the market.  If I buy any prawns, I'll be sure to make sure they're cooked.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:00:44
That's not manateeish  :o

Perhaps they have soy prawns.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:10:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:00:44
Queensrÿche:  Q2k  (on repeat)
Agree, Jonesy, this is a great album  *horns*
It somehow rocks more and is more eerie than Hear.

It's got kind of a lazy swagger to it that I love, tight but loose kinda thing.

Falling Down and Sacred Ground are a great pairing.  And Burning Man is a current obsession here *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:10:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:04:52
Genesis - Wind and Wuthering.

Who the hell started me on Genesis today? ;D

It's not as if that's a bad thing.  Now if someone got you started on the C-woman*, you'd have a valid gripe.   :P

* I propose that said screechy French Canadian chanteuse not be named henceforth.  Perhaps we could call her 'Voldermort'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:11:30
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:06:13
Perhaps they have soy prawns.   8)

Man(atee), you live in NYC. There's no excuse whatsoever for not being veggie  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:17:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:11:30
Man(atee), you live in NYC. There's no excuse at all for not being veggie  :o

Nicky.

Technically, I don't -- I live in the suburbs of said metropolis.  But yes, there are vegetables to be had.  I'm afraid I just like meat too much, although I do have some close friends who are veggie, so the cows and prawns are spared when I visit them.

NP: IQ - Dark Matter - 4. Born Brilliant (again because I love this song, particularly the lyrics)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:22:53
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-20, 22:10:45
Perhaps we could call her 'Voldermort'.

Or CD. Or Seedy ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 23:12:00
Genesis - We Can't Dance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-03-20, 23:31:54
RICK WAKEMAN - "Steamhole Dance Parts 1 & 2"
from 'The Private Collection'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-21, 00:00:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-20, 23:12:00
Genesis - We Can't Dance.

OK, it is possible to take a good thing too far.   ;)

Then again, I might need counseling myself -- I heard a Whitesnake song on the radio on the way home from the market, and I liked it.  Sort of a lot.   :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-03-21, 00:02:58
Rewiring Genesis ~ A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-03-21, 02:26:59
GARBAGE - "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing"
from 'Version 2.0'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-21, 10:11:15
NP  Matt (our Matt):  Test Of Strength  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-03-21, 10:40:16
Just giving Terria by Devin Townsend its first spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-03-21, 12:26:39
This morning I watched the Pallas DVD 'Moment to Moment'

Right now I'm listening to the Blind Ego album 'Numb' again, just can't stop listening to it, great stuff  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-03-21, 13:23:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-03-21, 12:26:39
This morning I watched the Pallas DVD 'Moment to Moment'

Right now I'm listening to the Blind Ego album 'Numb' again, just can't stop listening to it, great stuff  *horns*.

Good plan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-03-21, 15:42:12
Pink Floyd ~ Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-21, 16:05:15
Roger Waters - Amused to Death.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-03-21, 16:15:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-21, 16:05:15
Roger Waters - Amused to Death.

Ah one of my favourites.

NP Mirror - Blind Ego
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-21, 17:25:37
Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-03-21, 17:40:52
Best of Elvis Costello
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-21, 17:54:35
NP:  Nothing yet.  Getting set to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament (aka March Madness) on TV.  This is a quaint event in which unnaturally tall humans compete to see who can throw more large orange rubber balls down through a hoop suspended roughly four meters above the ground.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-03-21, 19:38:07
John Petrucci ~ Suspended Animation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-03-21, 21:47:33
Just watched half the Pendragon DVD 'Concerto Maximo', it's  *horns* 8).

Now I'm listening to Satellite's album 'Nostalgia', which I also received today. And it's 'love at first spin'  8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-03-21, 23:31:40
David Gilmour ~ Live In Gdansk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-21, 23:40:20
NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

I do like these guys.  Yes I do.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-22, 08:08:22
Genesis - A Trick of the Tail.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-03-22, 15:04:07
WP Saga - 10,000 Days
NP Heading Northe - StormWarrior
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-22, 16:14:38
NP: Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-22, 18:09:31
NP: Jethro Tull - Aqualung
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-22, 18:42:23
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-22, 19:36:05
NP  Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember  (Unplugged, on repeat)

Just the right song for my present mood. Similar to and as powerful as Lazarus  :'(  ;)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-22, 20:16:51
Porcupine Tree ~ Up The Downstairs 2CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-03-22, 21:43:06
Bjørn Lynne - Witchwood
10. The Town Of Witchwoode

Makes me think of the old point-and-click adventure games, like Kyrandia, King's Quest, Monkey Island and all the other Sierra and Lucasarts games.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-03-22, 22:24:29
Presets - Sylvan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-22, 22:46:01
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

This one's on the play everyday list at the moment.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-22, 23:01:34
Frost* ~ Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-22, 23:36:17
NP: Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night

No prog whatsoever, but music doesn't need to be prog to be good... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-22, 23:51:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-22, 23:36:17
No prog whatsoever, but music doesn't need to be prog to be good... ;)

Very true.

NP (now playing or not prog, take your pick  ;)  ) : Soul Asylum - Let Your Dim Light Shine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 09:09:18
Radio Veronica.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-23, 09:17:51
Believe - Yesterday is a Friend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-23, 12:06:01
NP  Iron Maiden:  A Matter Of Life And Death

Quite good, proggish  *horns*

It's the only group I know that now have three permanent "lead and rhythm guitarists".

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-23, 12:16:42
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-19, 22:15:58
Now Sort of Playing: Ten - (1.5 minute samples of 4 songs from their MySpace page)

Anyone know of some full songs hearable out there?  Maybe YouTube has something.

I just thought, Greenie:  We have a whole thread in the Room about Ten (under "Other bands")  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 13:52:52
Relayer - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-23, 14:56:44
Cockney Rebel - The Psychomodo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-23, 17:49:48
NP: Dream Theater - Images And Words  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 18:36:17
Sylvan ~ Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-03-23, 18:50:36
NP: Dredg - Leitmotif

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 19:19:58
NP : Pendragon : Pure

First listen. So far (third song), my impression is that you get the typical Pendragon sound (soft and ethereal) but with the addition of some heavy but still very melodic riffing. It makes me think a bit of "PT's (FOABP period) crosses Pendragon". And I like it a lot  *horns*

More thoughts to come after listening to the second half of the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-23, 19:47:34
NP: Phish - A Live One

Definitely not prog.  They were touted by some as the next Grateful Dead -- apparently they've got a bit of the same culture following them around.  They have some fun tunes, but, like the Dead, they do tend to go off on long aimless improvisations for 20 minutes at a time.  They're a good choice for me right now because I have things do and want the music more as background than as something I'm fully concentrating on.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-03-23, 20:03:42
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 21:02:22
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-03-23, 20:03:42
Satellite - Nostalgia

Ah is it as good as the others? I have nearly bought it several times but something else has crept to the top of the list.

NP Artificial Paradise - Sylvan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 21:46:15
Orphaned Land ~ Mabool
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:13:48
Finishing up with Posthumous Silence - Sylvan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:18:33
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:13:48
Finishing up with Posthumous Silence - Sylvan

I've been listening to that recently. (Wrong thread? ;D) And it struck me of how good it actually is. Very beautiful melodies and a gripping story with nice lyrics.
I'll put it on again!

NP: Posthumous Silence
1. Eternity Ends

Buidling the tension...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:20:03
NP: Cowboy Junkies - Pale Sun Crescent Moon

Again, non-prog.  Making some progress and nice soothing Canadian female vocals are relaxing without being disruptive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 23:07:37
And then there were three - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-23, 23:23:58
Okay, I was productive.  I've earned some prog.

NP: Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra

This is the mellow one.  'Mellow' being a relative term with Hevy Devy.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 23:24:40
Riverside ~ The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-23, 23:26:55
NP  Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember  (on Rage For Order, on repeat)

This is in my mind one of the best rock songs eva

They're quite different, the original version on Rage and the MTV Unplugged version on Hear. On the Hear version, Geoff's voice has matured, and he sings divinely. He also sings wonderfully on Rage, it's just that the Hear version leaves you dumbstruck. Otoh the Rage version has some beautiful effects like the monastic mood at the beginning and end of the song - they'v made'm identical thus inviting to repeated cycles - and some lovely whistling and voices coming from nowhere.

Of course both versions are musts for people who love music  :) :) :)

Aint that right, Mad ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 00:01:53
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:20:03
... nice soothing Canadian female vocals are relaxing without being disruptive.

I guess my temperament is more in line with the hot ones  ;D

Somehow women intrigue me, particularly the hot ones  ;)

Maybe I'm a closet Frenchie. Whadaya say, Bupsie ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 00:18:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 00:01:53
I guess my temperament is more in line with the hot ones  ;D

Hot ones are very nice indeed, but they're a bit too distracting if you've got serious work to do.

Actually, I used to have a theory that musicians (both men and women) tend to have talent in inverse proportion to their attractiveness.  There are lots of exceptions, of course, but it was funny how often it seemed to be true.  I think I first thought of this when I was listening to a Patti Smith album.  She's definitely talented, but to be charitable, is not gorgeous.  And then you have the Rolling Stones, who most people would probably be frightened of if they ran into them at night (if not for the fact that they'd be thinking, holy sh*t, it's the f-ing Stones!).  I was a long-time fan of Joe Jackson (still like his stuff, just haven't played it a lot lately), and I referred to him as "The Elephant Man of Rock and Roll."  In retrospect, I don't suppose he'd thank me for saying that.   :-\  On the other end of the scale, you've got Britney and such.  Nice to look at (at least was) but horrific music, if you even want to insult music by calling it that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 00:31:08
In my analysis, only few people have a real musical vein. Everybody else wants showbiz and aural drugs  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 07:27:53
Saga - Behaviour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 08:36:13
Steel meets steel - Hammerfall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 08:45:52
Saga - Wildest Dreams.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 09:37:48
Porcupine Tree - Metanoia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-24, 10:53:44
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 00:18:21
Hot ones are very nice indeed, but they're a bit too distracting if you've got serious work to do.

Sometimes you have to make choices  ;D

QuoteI was a long-time fan of Joe Jackson (still like his stuff, just haven't played it a lot lately), and I referred to him as "The Elephant Man of Rock and Roll."  In retrospect, I don't suppose he'd thank me for saying that.   :-\ 

I was also been a big fan of Joe Jackson's initial rock period  *horns* but I guess he didn't drove too many girsl crazy, indeed.

NP Saga : In Transit

Second listen and a better one since I don't expect anything proggy nor spectacular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 11:17:32
Just finishing: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia.
Next up: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-03-24, 11:32:59
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

I got inspired to play it when I was posting in the 'Advanced albums'-thread.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 12:46:34
Andy Summers - The Last Dance of Mr. X.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 13:44:35
Argent - In Deep.

This is the one with 'God Gave Rock'n'Roll to You' and 'It's Only Money' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 14:22:31
Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!

Inspired by the song title game 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 15:02:56
Various Artists - The Rock Peter and the Wolf.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-03-24, 15:24:35
NP: Pure Reason Revolution - Amor Vincit Omnia

I may like this one better than 'The Dark Third' actually!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 16:54:29
Tori Amos - The Beekeeper.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 16:56:53
NP  Michael Jackson:  Thriller

OK, the lyrics aint anythin, but the music still grips me, particularly Beat It. This guy has made some great music  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-24, 17:25:16
Mmmh, it didn't take long for your new workmates to have a bad influence on you  ;D

That being said, I shouldn't criticize Beat It since it's a good song and Steve Lukather plays on it (and it seems that it was not an easy recording : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_It)

On the same album (Thriller), though, my favorite is Human Nature, also and even more Toto-related : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Nature_(Michael_Jackson_song)

NP Pendragon - Pure

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 17:51:45
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-24, 17:25:16
That being said, I shouldn't criticize Beat It

Oops!  Was it my turn?  ;)

NP: Ozric Tentacles - The Floor's Too Far Away.
No excuses needed for this one, boys and girls.  Pay attention to your Uncle Steve and see how it's done ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 18:18:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-03-24, 15:24:35
NP: Pure Reason Revolution - Amor Vincit Omnia

I may like this one better than 'The Dark Third' actually!

Tom

I like it a lot as well. It is definitely very different to the first album though.

I actually played it in the car on the way home.

Now thinking about what to play

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-03-24, 19:01:29
On a metal trip at the mo so its been -

Mercyful fate - Time
Opeth - watershed
Iron Magus - Wolf's return and Iron will  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 19:15:45
Crikey, you lads have been busy today.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 11:17:32
Just finishing: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia.
Next up: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing.

I did that very thing last night (and most days in the past few weeks as well.  In Absentia is growing on me, although I still consider Darkwing the masterpiece.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 16:56:53
NP  Michael Jackson:  Thriller

OK, the lyrics aint anythin, but the music still grips me, particularly Beat It. This guy has made some great music  *horns*

Beat It is worth listening to for Eddie Van Halen's guitar.  As for Michael, if he becomes a citizen of your country, maybe I'll decide he's good, but as things stand, he's ours and hence embarrasses me.   ;)

NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 19:56:43
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 19:15:45
As for Michael, if he becomes a citizen of your country, maybe I'll decide he's good, but as things stand, he's ours and hence embarrasses me.   ;)

I'll tell you what, we'll swap you Gary Glitter for him.  Equally embarassing, but at least MJ will build us a decent theme park or two ;)

NP: Spooks Series 5 on DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 20:05:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 19:56:43
I'll tell you what, we'll swap you Gary Glitter for him.  Equally embarassing, but at least MJ will build us a decent theme park or two ;)

Sold!  Theme parks are just a cause of further traffic on I-95, and the child molestation charges worry me.   :P

Side note: It seems that iTunes is also a fan of the Rewiring Genesis album -- when I ripped my copy of the original Lamb, it chose the Rewiring cover as the artwork.    ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 20:21:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 20:05:09
Sold!  Theme parks are just a cause of further traffic on I-95, and the child molestation charges worry me.   :P

I shall arrange shipment before you find out about Mr Glitter's record in that department, then! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 20:24:43
Spock's Beard ~ Flow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:07:07
If you can't beat them join them

Deadwing by PT
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:39:53
This evening I played:

- Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity Demos
- Dream Theater - Old Bridge, New Jersey 12/14/96
- Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

NP: Live - Throwing Copper

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:45:43
NP: Kamelot - Epica

Since The Black Halo supposedly continues the theme from this one, I figured I'd best try this as well.  The title is somewhat confusing since it's also the name of a band (not sure which came first, band or album).  Add to this that the Black Halo features a guest spot from Epica's vocalist* and it all seems a bit incestuous.

*Hot female alert for fanciers of such -- with red hair yet, which makes me smitten by definition.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:47:46
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:45:43
NP: Kamelot - Epica

Since The Black Halo supposedly continues the theme from this one, I figured I'd best try this as well.  The title is somewhat confusing since it's also the name of a band (not sure which came first, band or album).  Add to this that the Black Halo features a guest spot from Epica's vocalist* and it all seems a bit incestuous.

*Hot female alert for fanciers of such -- with red hair yet, which makes me smitten by definition.   ::)

I saw her (and Epica) supporting Symphony X and you wouldn'y have been the only smitten man that night  ;D

Still playing Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:50:21
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:47:46
I saw her (and Epica) supporting Symphony X and you wouldn'y have been the only smitten man that night  ;D

Indeed, I've seen several concert photos, and there can be no doubt that Simone is yummier than even the best of biscuits.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:04:45
You know, Nicky, these Kamelot guys aren't half bad.  You should give them a try.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:33:41
Fear of a blank planet - PT
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:34:05
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:50:21
I've seen several concert photos, and there can be no doubt that Simone is yummier than even the best of biscuits.

Indeed.  If I was down to my last couple of biscuits I'd still give her one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:36:01
I thank you Tom.  *horns*

Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop

Nice. Really nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:38:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:34:05
Indeed.  If I was down to my last couple of biscuits I'd still give her one.

That reminds me of an old Far Side comic:  There were two cats together, and the caption is "If I had two dead rats, I'd give you one."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:48:14
GARBAGE - "Cup of Coffee"
from 'BeautifulGarbage''
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:01:23
MARILLION - "You're Gone"
from 'Marbles'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:03:48
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:45:43
The title is somewhat confusing since it's also the name of a band (not sure which came first, band or album).

The album was there first. The band Epica have named it after that album.
And yes, I guess Simone Simons is kinda pretty.
A lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:06:34
About Satellite - Nostalgia
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 21:02:22
Ah is it as good as the others? I have nearly bought it several times but something else has crept to the top of the list.
I find it better than 'Into The Night', and certainly as good as the first two albums! But I have it since Saturday, have to hear it more often.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:36:54
Ending this evening with:

Spock's Beard ~ Flow

The outro of this song has probalby the best outro a band ever wrote.
The solo is soooo huge.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:59:42
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:45:43
... and it all seems a bit incestuous.

And on top of it - and her - is Oliver Palotai, the keyboardist of Kamelot  ;D


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*Hot female alert for fanciers of such -- with red hair yet, which makes me smitten by definition.   ::)

Betcha, and she can really sing, so you can stroke her any way  :D  *horns*


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You know, Nicky, these Kamelot guys aren't half bad.  You should give them a try.   ;D

:P Greenie.


NP  Queensrÿche:  Q2k

Hm, seems like I like these guys  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 04:40:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:59:42
And on top of it - and her - is Oliver Palotai, the keyboardist of Kamelot  ;D

If that means what it sounds like it means, that's one very fortunate man.  I will do my best not to wish a piano falls on him.   ::)

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:03:48
And yes, I guess Simone Simons is kinda pretty.
A lot.

Yes.  A lot.


NP:  Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement (The 1 CD version for shabby peasants like me)

Is it just my imagination, or do Riverside essentially play about 15 seconds worth of Shine On You Crazy Diamond near the end of 'Back to the River'?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 07:42:11
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 04:40:23
Is it just my imagination, or do Riverside essentially play about 15 seconds worth of Shine On You Crazy Diamond near the end of 'Back to the River'?

No it's not your imagination! I don't have the album (the 2-disc version that is :P) with me but I believe it´s even mentioned in the liner notes.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 07:48:58
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:36:01
I thank you Tom.  *horns*

Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop

Nice. Really nice.

Good to hear that Mad! *horns*

That reminds me, you recommended an album or a band to me last week or the week before but I can´t seem to remember nor can I find the post in which you mentioned it. Care to recommend that album or band again? ;)

NP: Three - The End Has Begun 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 08:02:26
T. Rex - A Wizard, A True Star.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-25, 10:02:28
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:06:34
About Satellite - NostalgiaI find it better than 'Into The Night', and certainly as good as the first two albums! But I have it since Saturday, have to hear it more often.

Thanks

NP Lemuria - Therion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 10:06:56
The Tubes - The Completion Backward Principle.

Freshly ripped, so I've probably not heard this one in years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 11:59:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 07:48:58
Good to hear that Mad! *horns*

That reminds me, you recommended an album or a band to me last week or the week before but I can´t seem to remember nor can I find the post in which you mentioned it. Care to recommend that album or band again? ;)


First thing that springs to mind is Tomorrow's Eve.
I did mention that a few weeks ago to both you and Nicky.

If it wasn't TE then frankly i wouldn't have a clue what you're talking about.  :-[ ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 12:56:32
Contagion - The Max.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 13:43:23
Rory Gallagher - Rory Gallagher.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-25, 13:54:33
Rapid eye movement - Riverside when I'm not being interrupted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 14:36:42
GTR - GTR.  Another freshly ripped, not heard in ages, blast from the past.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:00:33
Phideaux ~ Doomsday Afternoon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:07:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 14:36:42
GTR - GTR

Just checked up. From Wiki - GTR (band): "GTR's only studio album, a self-titled LP produced by Geoffrey Downes of Asia, released by Arista Records, went gold and spawned a hit single, When The Heart Rules The Mind, which stayed in the charts for 16 weeks. Another single, The Hunter, received some video coverage and modest airplay. While GTR's album was a chart success, it is highly debated with many fans of Genesis and Yes. Some fans claim it has rather substandard filler material and some criticism directed at Max Bacon's strident tenor. J.D. Considine's review of the album simply read, 'SHT.'. However, it has become somewhat of a cult classic among fans."


NP  Radio  >:(

SP  Queensrÿche:  Q2k  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:17:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 10:06:56
The Tubes - The Completion Backward Principle.

Freshly ripped, so I've probably not heard this one in years.

That's one on my "haven't played in 10 years cause it's on vinyl" list.  As I recall it was fun, but there are other things in the queue ahead of it for vinyl replacement.

NP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement: "The Min"   :P

Played Last Night While You Lot and Your Biscuits Were Sleeping: Kamelot - Ghost Opera: The Second Coming

The second (mostly live) disc is really good stuff -- appears to have been recorded at a concert in Belgrade.   I do think the instruments on March of Mephisto sound a bit diluted compared to the studio version though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:30:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:17:10
That's one on my "haven't played in 10 years cause it's on vinyl" list.  As I recall it was fun, but there are other things in the queue ahead of it for vinyl replacement.

I did all of my Tubes replacing some years ago, except for 'Remote Control' which I somehow overlooked.  Only just gotten around to ripping them, however.  Cool band, not the greatest thing on the planet but very enjoyable.

NP: Joni Mitchell - Dog Eat Dog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:34:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:07:35
just checked up. From Wiki - GTR (band): "GTR's only studio album

It isn't in any way substandard, but it is very AOR and thus wouldn't appeal to every Hackett/Howe fan.  Not one I'm ever going to play that often, but nice to give it a workout from time to time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:48:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:34:26
It isn't in any way substandard, but it is very AOR and thus wouldn't appeal to every Hackett/Howe fan.  Not one I'm ever going to play that often, but nice to give it a workout from time to time.

Although I've heard the term 'AOR' a lot, I was never quite sure what it meant.  Is it essentially code for "intelligent pop?"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:52:31
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:48:43
Although I've heard the term 'AOR' a lot, I was never quite sure what it meant.  Is it essentially code for "intelligent pop?"

That's probably as good a take as any.  To me, Adult Orientated Rock was always the highly polished, radio-friendly stuff like Asia, Boston, Foreigner, Styx etc.  Still more rock than pop to me, but I can see the link you're getting at.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:59:22
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:17:10
Kamelot - Ghost Opera

You'l note that GO is quite different from their previous albums. Definitely a masterpiece  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:17:10
... While You Lot and Your Biscuits Were Sleeping ...

This morning my bizkit was limp  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:14:49
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:39:19
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 11:59:47
First thing that springs to mind is Tomorrow's Eve.
I did mention that a few weeks ago to both you and Nicky.

If it wasn't TE then frankly i wouldn't have a clue what you're talking about.  :-[ ;)

Yes it was Tomorrow's Eve! Thanks Mad, I'll write it down and check them out asap! 8)

NP: John Wetton - Rock Of Faith

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 19:28:49
NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

On first listen right now.

Wow, top class prog-metal! :o *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 19:59:53
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 20:05:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:07:35
Just checked up. From Wiki - GTR (band): "GTR's only studio album, a self-titled LP produced by Geoffrey Downes of Asia, released by Arista Records, went gold and spawned a hit single, When The Heart Rules The Mind, which stayed in the charts for 16 weeks. Another single, The Hunter, received some video coverage and modest airplay. While GTR's album was a chart success, it is highly debated with many fans of Genesis and Yes. Some fans claim it has rather substandard filler material and some criticism directed at Max Bacon's strident tenor. J.D. Considine's review of the album simply read, 'SHT.'. However, it has become somewhat of a cult classic among fans."

That's another one I have on vinyl.  As I recall, I really only liked one song on it (bought it based on who was in the band), so I never played it much.  I'll probably never replace that one -- too much good prog I don't have yet and better older stuff that I need to replace.


NP: Guadalcanal Diary - Flip-Flop

Haven't played this one in a while.  Not prog, clever pop (AOR, perhaps?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-03-25, 21:00:51
Just played Blind Ego - Numb

np: Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-25, 21:44:12
A DVD: 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-03-25, 22:09:06
Mercy Falls - 7th Wonder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 22:45:10
The Flower Kings ~ The Truth Will Set You Free
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:14:18
NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye *horns*

I just can't stop playing it, it's great! :)

Mastodon is an American heavy-metal band that I used to dislike because of the screaming/grunting vocals. But last week I came across a review that described this album as 'epic progressive metal' so I decided to check it out. And now here I am, totally blown away!

You prog-metallers in the Room (you know who you are ;)) should really give it a try!

http://www.myspace.com/mastodon The first two tracks in the player are from this album.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:14:57
NP: Airbag - Come On In
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:56:21
I have been watching the detective series "Lewis" on tv.
It's not bad, but still... :-\ Lewis can't "win" from Morse...

Anyone else into detective series?


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:57:39
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:56:21

Anyone else into detective series?


Nope, just series as 24, Heroes and Lost.
That kind of stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:04:36
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:57:39
Nope, just series as 24, Heroes and Lost.
That kind of stuff.

Well, I guess that's a better answer than "Yes I LOVE detectives like CSI."  :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:05:49
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:04:36
Well, I guess that's a better answer than "Yes I LOVE detectives like CSI."  :-X :-X :-X

Oh, yeah.
That one too.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:07:07
You just wanna make me sick. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:11:59
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:07:07
You just wanna make me sick. ;D ;D ;D

Nah, i can't poison you with cheese.  ;)

Unless it's the dark blue one that tends to walk away.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:15:34
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:11:59
Nah, i can't poison you with cheese.  ;)

No, but you can choke me with it.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:11:59
Unless it's the dark blue one that tends to walk away.  ;D

As long as it doesn't run. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:40:01
REPUBLICA - "From Rush Hour With Love"
from 'Speed Ballads'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:41:52
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:56:21
Anyone else into detective series?

Nah, there hasnt really been any that has gripped me since Twin Peaks. It seems to me to be an industry similar to the pop music industry: Just more of the same  :(

But maybe I'm becoming an old grunt.

But then again, there's a hell of a lotta music that gets me excited, and several great movies every year, and great visual art, so there sure are the bright sides too  *horns*


NP  Queensrÿche:  Q2k

I'v played this one a lot recently ... and ya know why guys: Simple, it's a heck of a terrific album  *horns*

The Right Side Of My Mind is a killer song. Right, Jonesy and Mad ?

Tom, it has a mood similar to the QOTSA albums. I'm just wondering: What's holding you back from gettin some Queensrÿche albums ?

Thanks for the Mastodon tip. I have all their other albums. Clearly gotta get Crack too  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:44:07
NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

I'm really liking these guys.  Now if we can just get Khan to yell "Eat your beets!" we'll really have something.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:51:23
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:44:07
Eat your beets!

Hey, how come that's such a big thing with you, Greenie ?  You aint even veggie  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:55:45
THE MISSION - "Tower of Strength"
from 'Children'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:59:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:51:23
Hey, how come that's such a big thing with you, Greenie ?  You aint even veggie  ::)

Nicky.

Devin yells it in his fantastic (and funny) song 'Earth Day' on the Terria album.  Later in the song, he also yells "Don't eat your beets!"   As it happens, I wouldn't go near a beet on a bet, although I'm on board with carrots and broccoli. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:18:15
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:59:27
... I wouldn't go near a beet on a bet ... 

This is hardly Now Playing, but grated beets with fresh sour cream and pepper is in class with Queensrÿche and Guinness  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:27:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:18:15
This is hardly Now Playing, but grated beets with fresh sour cream and pepper is in class with Queensrÿche and Guinness  *horns*

Nicky.

Oh crap, Nicky.  You said the G-word.  I wonder if I still have time to pick some up before the stores close.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:32:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:27:02
... before the stores close.

You must live far from Manhattan  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:40:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:32:18
You must live far from Manhattan  :o

Nicky.

Not super far, but I'd rather eat a beet than go to Manhattan for shopping.  It's much easier to get around the suburbs, and there are plenty of stores in the area.  Liquor stores aren't open so late (not sure if they are even in the city), although I know a bar/restaurant I can walk to if I feel myself going into Guinness-deprivation shock.   ;)

Into the bonus disc now.  The live version of Ghost Opera (the song) is really nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:51:37
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:40:24
... although I know a bar/restaurant I can walk to if I feel myself going into Guinness-deprivation shock.   ;)

Yeah, they probably don't play prog there  :-\


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:40:24
The live version of Ghost Opera (the song) is really nice.

Yeah, it's fun and scary, but I don't consider this song one of the best on the album. I'm hot on Rule The World, with the wonderful introductory Solitaire, The Human Stain, Blücher, Love You To Death, and Mourning Star  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 02:37:38
NP  Aghora:  Formless

Hot stuff, man, but only for real heavies  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 07:28:43
Robert Calvert - Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 07:32:49
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:40:24
I know a bar/restaurant I can walk to if I feel myself going into Guinness-deprivation shock.   ;)

And they said men could never find G-spots! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 08:38:54
Muse - Black Holes and Revelations.

Over the years I've come to the conclusion that I'm not a great fan of Muse, but they're OK in small doses.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:26:40
Radiohead - OK Computer *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:28:42
GOO GOO DOLLS - "Iris"
from 'Dizzy Up The Girl'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:54:09
 NP Pendragon - 9:15 Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 10:14:22
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 13:21:21
Joe Jackson - Body and Soul.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 13:54:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:41:52
NP  Queensrÿche:  Q2k

Tom, it has a mood similar to the QOTSA albums. I'm just wondering: What's holding you back from gettin some Queensrÿche albums ?

I don't know, for some reason I'm not really triggered to play some Queensrÿche, although I do like O:M 1. Maybe I should visit their MySpace someday soon, and just listen to some songs. Maybe that will do the trick.  :-\

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Thanks for the Mastodon tip. I have all their other albums. Clearly gotta get Crack too  :)

What are the other albums like? From what I've heard (quite a few years ago already) they are pretty aggressive, especially in the vocal-department. But I'm willing to invest some time in getting familiar with their back-catalogue, since I'm really amazed by their latest album! And besides, these days I actually like growling, as long as it's done to serve the song, and not just for the sake of it!

NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 15:28:00
Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness.

One of the tracks on this single (Black Bart Blues) is probably my favourite Maiden song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2009-03-26, 15:51:46
Porcupine Tree : Fear Of A Blank Panet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-26, 16:10:41
Hindsight by Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 16:21:16
Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:03:03
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 13:54:25
Maybe I should visit their MySpace someday soon, and just listen to some songs. Maybe that will do the trick.  :-\

That's like sittin and watchin her from a distance, instead of inviting her for a dance, and taking her home  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 13:54:25
... I'm really amazed by their latest album!

Do you mean OM II, Take Cover, or American Soldier ? AS is technically their latest album, altho it's not yet released.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 13:54:25
What are the other albums like?

Very different from each other, proving that Q are a true prog group.

Jonesy and I already described several of the Q-albums. In short, taking the best, Rage For Order and OM I are proggish rockin rock and wonderful melodies. Empire is lighter and even more melodic. Promised Land is dark and brooding. Q2k is grungy and edgy, a bit like QOTSA. OM II is back to form, but heavier than OM I, and also has some esoteric elements.

But all this is basically f*in around. Q are a phenomena, a group of highly intelligent seeking musicians struggling to express their angst, fears, lusts, joys, dreams, and emotions in their music, like Arena, like DT, SyX, Aghora, Opeth, and all of our beloved prog bands.

Of course, Geoff Tate's singing is overwhelming, and it creeps under your skin. But the other guys are terrific too. Scott Rockenfield is one of the most attentive and expressive drummers, close to Tool's Danny Carey  8)

You really only know what Q is when you have their entire catalog and dig yourself into their music for hours on end. Isnt that the case for Arena and DT, guys ? Well, it's sure as your h*ons the case for Q too  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:18:17
Speaking of which: I shouldn't be saying this but... I like AS.  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;)
A return to massive form if you ask me.  :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:03:03

Jonesy and I already described several of the Q-albums. In short, taking the best, Rage For Order and OM I are proggish rockin rock and wonderful melodies. Empire is lighter and even more melodic. Promised Land is dark and brooding. Q2k is grungy and edgy, a bit like QOTSA.

Hmm, grungy and a bit like QOTSA.
I agree with the Grungy part to some extend but i can't here Queens Of The Stone Age in Q2K.
I do like the album though. It's much, much way better than Hear. That one was awful. Multiplied by ten.  :-\
Rage is also quite good but OM I is a gem. A Masterpiece. An essential masterpiece.


QuoteOM II is back to form, but heavier than OM I, and also has some esoteric elements.

See, that's where you and i differ.  ;)
I like the first half of OM II but after that...well it goes on and on. A bit too long if you ask me and the elements that made OM I a masterpiece are simply missing in OM II.
The chemistry isn't there. For me it's not a follow up to OM I but an album that stands on its own.
Just a Q. release. Nothing more, nothing less.
And they really really really ( though i think he was/is a heck of a singer ) shouldn't have asked RJD (dio) to do the vocals for DR. X.

QuoteScott Rockenfield is one of the most attentive and expressive drummers, close to Tool's Danny Carey  8)

Sure?
He's good, nothing wrong with that but Danny is way better. More technical then Scott.
But all of this is coming from a non-musician so why take that seriously?  :D

NP> Blue Murder ~ Valley Of The Kings

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:29:22
Radiohead - The Bends *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 20:32:11
The Flower Kings ~ Devils Playground  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-03-26, 20:34:26
Magenta - Metamorphosis
IQ - Tour cd 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:37:29
Mad, I can see that you are well into Q too  8)


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:18:17
He's good, nothing wrong with that but Danny is way better. More technical then Scott.

Danny is more obviously ingenious. But if you listen in to Scott's playing, you realise that he too is a wizard at percussion  *horns*


But iac the purpose of this exercise was to get Tom involved, and I recken that this should do it  :D


NP  Slayer Live At The Roskile Festival June 1998

Pretty heavy, man !

Not much variation, but they do grip ya with their sheer massive onslaugt and insane guitars. Sorta Metallica even heavier and faster  *horns*

But I have to hear their studio albums too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:43:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 07:32:49
And they said men could never find G-spots! ;D

If you're going to put it that way, I'd appreciate it if you could put in a good word for me with Simone.


NP: Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:49:32
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:43:46
If you're going to put it that way, I'd appreciate it if you could put in a good word for me with Simone.

You're competing with a guy who does several hours a day of slippin and slidin on his keyboards  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:51:24
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:43:46
If you're going to put it that way, I'd appreciate it if you could put in a good word for me with Simone.

But of course.  I'll certainly try to put it in should I ever come across her.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:54:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:37:29
NP  Slayer Live At The Roskile Festival June 1998

Pretty heavy, man !

Not much variation, but they do grip ya with their sheer massive onslaugt and insane guitars. Sorta Metallica even heavier and faster  *horns*

But I have to hear their studio albums too.

I know someone who's into Slayer a lot.
I've seen the booklets and such... Well... I was amazed...

I'll stick to Dream Theater and the likes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:57:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:51:24
I'll certainly try to put it in should I ever come across her.

Jonesy, it'd be easier if ya reversed the order  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:10:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:03:03
That's like sittin and watchin her from a distance, instead of inviting her for a dance, and taking her home  ;)

Have we learned nothing from the Kinks song, Lola?  A little research ahead of time can be very wise.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:15:43
Shadow Gallery ~ Rain

Awesome, spine-chilling, überfantastic.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:29:06
NP: Paul Westerberg* - 14 Songs

*Leader of the now-defunct Replacements, possibly not drunk during the studio sessions for this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:01:21
Boston - Walk On By.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:13:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 19:03:03
That's like sittin and watchin her from a distance, instead of inviting her for a dance, and taking her home  ;)


Do you mean OM II, Take Cover, or American Soldier ? AS is technically their latest album, altho it's not yet released.


Very different from each other, proving that Q are a true prog group.

Jonesy and I already described several of the Q-albums. In short, taking the best, Rage For Order and OM I are proggish rockin rock and wonderful melodies. Empire is lighter and even more melodic. Promised Land is dark and brooding. Q2k is grungy and edgy, a bit like QOTSA. OM II is back to form, but heavier than OM I, and also has some esoteric elements.

But all this is basically f*in around. Q are a phenomena, a group of highly intelligent seeking musicians struggling to express their angst, fears, lusts, joys, dreams, and emotions in their music, like Arena, like DT, SyX, Aghora, Opeth, and all of our beloved prog bands.

Of course, Geoff Tate's singing is overwhelming, and it creeps under your skin. But the other guys are terrific too. Scott Rockenfield is one of the most attentive and expressive drummers, close to Tool's Danny Carey  8)

You really only know what Q is when you have their entire catalog and dig yourself into their music for hours on end. Isnt that the case for Arena and DT, guys ? Well, it's sure as your h*ons the case for Q too  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky, I think you misunderstood me. I asked you about Mastodon's back-catalogue, since you mentioned that you have all their albums except the new one... ;) But good to read you're so passionate about Queensrÿche though, it might help me to finally delve into some of their albums!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:24:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:13:29
Nicky, I think you misunderstood me.

Right, Tom, it's a bit dumb of me after I made fun of Bupsie's faux pas  :-[

Well, iac I got Mad up from his chair with some interesting takes on Q.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:13:29
I asked you about Mastodon's back-catalogue, since you mentioned that you have all their albums except the new one... ;)

Yeah, it's a bit far back. But even prior to your question, I was thinkin about givin Mastodon a run again, so .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:30:15
Peter Gabriel 1 and So
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:47:21
Rainbow - Live in Germany 1976.

This is an identical recording to 'Live in Europe' which I've also got.  B*st*rds! >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-03-27, 00:27:07
Voice in the light - Amaran's Plight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 11:16:36
The Beautiful South - 0898
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 11:23:55
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:54:12
I know someone who's into Slayer a lot.
I've seen the booklets and such... Well... I was amazed...

I'll stick to Dream Theater and the likes.

:D I never dared to try Slayer but if Slayer is basically a thrashier/heavier version of Metallica, as Nicky defines it and as I read many times, I guess I will keep my distances too. Plus, I tried Manowar twice and I am still :P :P :P so I am even more cautious than before ...

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:15:43
Shadow Gallery ~ Rain

Awesome, spine-chilling, überfantastic.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Electric or acoustic version ?

PP : John Petrucci - Suspended Animation  *horns*
NP : Porcupine Tree - FOABP  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 11:57:59
Black Sabbath - The Eternal Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-03-27, 12:27:18
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:15:43
Shadow Gallery ~ Rain

Awesome, spine-chilling, überfantastic.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
8) I was wondering what to play next, but you've convinced me. I'll take a Shadow Gallery album  :D.

np: Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 12:39:54
Mostly Autumn - Heart Full of Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-03-27, 12:45:55
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

War for Sale  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-03-27, 12:53:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:24:10
Yeah, it's a bit far back. But even prior to your question, I was thinkin about givin Mastodon a run again, so .....

Please do so and tell me what you think! :)

NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

I'm getting predictable... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 14:48:42
Ozric Tentacles - Spice Doubt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 15:01:44
Ozric Tentacles - Tantric Obstacles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 16:59:13
NP Pendragon - Pure    *horns*

I really like this one more than any of their previous (and numerous) albums. The sharp and heavier guitar riffs -thanks to Karl Groom, I guess- give the energy than Pendragon's music was lacking so far IMHO. Since the great melodies are still there, it's an almost perfect blend  8)  I admit I had given up on the band many years ago (I didn't even listen to Believe) but I am very glad I changed my mind.

To those who found Pendragon too mellow but who like/love PT's FOABP, Pure is a must-listen.

PH, if it's not done yet, give it a try  ;)  Even Nicky should find enough substance to satisfy his prog-metal needs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 17:03:35
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-03-27, 12:27:18
8) I was wondering what to play next, but you've convinced me. I'll take a Shadow Gallery album  :D.

Glad i could help.  ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 11:23:55

Electric or acoustic version ?


It was the electric version.  :)
After that came the acoustic version of course but i don't find it as good as the original.

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 16:59:13

To those who found Pendragon too mellow but who like/love PT's FOABP, Pure is a must-listen.


Agreed.  8)

NP> Autumn ~ Altitude
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-03-27, 17:39:02
NP: Live - Awake (The Best Of)

Yeah, I needed something a bit more relaxing after the intensity of Mastodon's Crack The Skye.

I'm not nessecerely a fan of 'best-of' albums, but this one is actually quite nice! Live are a good band to listen to every once in a while! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-27, 17:58:43
NP  Testament:  Signs Of Chaos: Best Of

Sounds pretty good so far  *horns*

Anyone else into Testament ?  Mad, bet you are  ;D

Rune had a big bag of cd's at work. He told me I could borrow as many as I wanted for weeks. Didnt need to be told twice. Got some thirty of his cd's - just for pleasure  :)

There's some metal, and also Django Reinhardt and gypsy-jazzy stuff (as I told you earlier, he's into that now and plays it himself)  8)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 21:54:12
I know someone who's into Slayer a lot.
I've seen the booklets and such... Well... I was amazed...

I avoided Slayer for a long time, mainly cause of what I'd heard about their image and lyrics. But once I started listening seriously to their live album, I was very pleasantly surprised. They are clearly ingenuous and very intense and original. I started reading their lyrics on the net, and it's true, they're about all sorts of frightening and unpleasant things, but what struck me was that they're very wordy and the language is on a quite high level. I think that to some extent iac, just like Nevermore, the Slayer guys wanna confront people with some dark sides of reality and myth, very much in your face.

So if my hunch is correct, they're not that bad at all  ;)

Mad, whadaya say ?

Iac proggies should be a bit daring. We don't goto war with AK's (except for Jonesy, he shoots at everything that moves, one way or the other), but we should dare to explore all parts of progworld  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-27, 18:23:05
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 16:59:13
NP Pendragon - Pure    *horns*

Even Nicky should find enough substance to satisfy his prog-metal needs.

Yeah, it's at the top of my shopping list, Bups. In a couple of months, I expect to have paid off my bills and debts, so I can start buyin some good cd's again  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 18:30:31
Arena - The Visitor*

*This album contains no Celine.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 19:27:07
Diamond Head - The Friday Rock Show Sessions

Not Dion Head  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 19:54:35
Neal Morse ~ Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:07:45
Landmarq - The Vision Pit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:15:38
NP: Kate Bush - The Kick Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:25:58
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 18:30:31
Arena - The Visitor*

*This album contains no Celine.   *horns*

You're mistaken, Greenie, she is The Lean Visitor  :o

She leans on your visitor  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 19:27:07
Not Dion Head  ;D

Again, Jonesy, reverse the order and it'l do the job  ;D


NP  Testament.  Signs Of Chaos  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:37:18
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:15:38
NP: Kate Bush - The Kick Inside

Has the queen made Kate Bush a Dame (or whatever the female equivalent of Knight is over there) yet?   Good lord, she did this when she was a teenager.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:49:04
Again, I have to reverse and ask ya, Greenie: Has the dame made a queen outta you, or are you still married ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:00:09
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 20:37:18
Has the queen made Kate Bush a Dame (or whatever the female equivalent of Knight is over there) yet?   Good lord, she did this when she was a teenager.   :o

Curiously not.  I'll remind Liz next time she's round.

NP: Metallica - Harvester of Sorrow.  I've been ripping a few old CD singles, this is one I was quite pleased with at the time (over 20 years ago!) because it had covers of Budgie's 'Breadfan' and Diamond Head's 'The Prince' on it.  These resurfaced later on the 'Garage Inc' CD, but at the time I played this single to death just for the cover versions *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:16:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:00:09
Curiously not.  I'll remind Liz next time she's round.

Please do.  And if the U.K. doesn't want her, we'll be happy to take her.  We'll give you Britney, Madonna, and all the Pussycat Dolls for her.  If necessary, we'll even accept the remaining Spice Girls (we already got stuck with Posh when she came over with that pretty-boy soccer star hubby of hers).


NP: Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel (3rd Album)    *horns*  *horns*  *horns*

He got a little esoteric and ambient for my tastes with his later albums, but in my book he's permanent prog royalty for his first four plus his work with Genesis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:18:23
Metallica - The $5.98 E.P. Garage Days Re-Revisited.

More excellent covers *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:21:35
Marillion ~ Market Square Heroes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:32:27
Exit Marillion, incoming: Seventh Wonder.

Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:54:50
Metallica - Creeping Death/Jump in the Fire EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:01:15
Peter Gabriel - Security  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:12:17
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-03-27, 16:59:13
To those who found Pendragon too mellow but who like/love PT's FOABP, Pure is a must-listen.

PH, if it's not done yet, give it a try  ;)

Will do for sure. But my wallet's not so sure at the moment... :-\

I won't forget though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:32:30
Metallica - Ride the Lightning.

Sobering to think this album, by a band I still consider to be relative newcomers, is 25 years old! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:36:40
Still...Seventh Wonder ~ Mercy Falls

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:56:42
R.E.M. - Green

The curious thing about this album is that it's orange.   ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:57:23
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:56:42
The curious thing about this album is that it's orange.   ???

I'm crushed ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 23:02:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:57:23
I'm crushed ;)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-03-27, 23:28:43
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:36:40
Still...Seventh Wonder ~ Mercy Falls

*horns* *horns* *horns*

I really like that. I'm thinking of investing in another of their cd's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-03-27, 23:50:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-03-27, 22:32:30
Metallica - Ride the Lightning.

Sobering to think this album, by a band I still consider to be relative newcomers, is 25 years old! :o

Great album you played there Steve! *horns*

Come to think of it...That album is older than me!

NP: Dream Theater - Octavarium

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-03-28, 00:05:14
NP The Outlaws - Diablo Canyon

I am digging out my old Outlaws cd's that I have not listened to in ages ... in order to see if I sell back some of them ! But I need to really dislike a cd to get rid of it so I think I will keep this one cause it seems to have a few good tracks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-03-28, 00:07:23
Porcupine Tree ~ Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-03-28, 00:18:04
NP: Dream Theater - Live At The Marquee

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 09:11:13
Just: Placebo - Come Home (CD Single)
Now: Martin Barre - Stage Left
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-03-28, 09:16:15
Pendragon - Pure  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 10:47:13
Ian Dury - Ten More Turnips from the Tip
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 11:34:01
Ian Dury - Mr Love Pants

Gathered to God nine years ago yesterday.  'What a Waste' :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 12:30:33
Just: The Durutti Column - Our Lady of the Angels (Single)
Now: Dixie Dregs - What If

There can be few UK rock fans 'of a certain age' who don't know at least one track by Dixie Dregs.  'Take It Off The Top' was the awesome music used by Tommy Vance as the theme for his Friday Rock Show *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 12:39:50
NP  Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember  (on Rage, on repeat)

I simple can't get nuff of this wonderful song  8) *horns*

In my book, a leading candidate for "Best song eva" - together with Ten's Rome and CC's Steel Rain btw  ;)

The lyrics - in fact in all three cases - are of the type that you have to learn by heart before they start unfolding properly  :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:06:17
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-03-27, 23:28:43
I really like that. I'm thinking of investing in another of their cd's

Can't go wrong there  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:10:37
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-03-28, 00:05:14
But I need to really dislike a cd to get rid of it so I think I will keep this one cause it seems to have a few good tracks.

Same here, Bups, if there's just one track I know I'l continue to enjoy listenin to, then I keep the cd.

But cd's by The Haunted, Isis, Lacuna Coil, The Gathering have all gone out. Nothin there for me  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:14:24
NP  Queensrÿche:  Rage For Order  *horns*

Maybe this is the album you should start with, Tom. (I know, you have OM I, but I mean seriously.) I think that Mad would agree. Several terrific songs on it - I Will Remember, I Dream In Infrared, London -  and pretty accessible  8)

Infrared is also very special, as I mentioned earlier; that's where Geoff's voice seems to take off, never heard anything like that anywhere else. I'd like to hear whether you guys also experience that  ;)  8)

The Promised Land and Q2k are for advanced Q-cogniscenti  :)

Queensrÿche-listening is not only a passion, it becomes an addiction  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:39:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:14:24
Infrared is also very special, as I mentioned earlier; that's where Geoff's voice seems to take off, never heard anything like that anywhere else. I'd like to hear whether you guys also experience that

Not sure what you're thinking of there, I'll need to check it out for myself.  But on a related note, one of my personal favourite Tate greats is on Mindcrime's 'Breaking the Silence' when his voice leaps for the heavens during "They told me to run, but just how far" *horns*

NP: ZZ Top - Recycler.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 14:01:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-03-28, 13:14:24
Infrared is also very special, as I mentioned earlier; that's where Geoff's voice seems to take off, never heard anything like that anywhere else. I'd like to hear whether you guys also experience that  ;)  8)

Just played it to refresh my memory as to what's going on.  I take it you're referring to the chorus where there are several Geoffs doing wondrous things?  Yes, that's pretty special. 8)

Geoff Tate is one of the greatest vocalists of all time, IMHO.  On the earlier albums his more youthful voice has more in common with Rob Halford of Judas Priest. If you've not already heard it, check out Rob's spine-tingling vocals on Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver from the Sad Wings of Destiny album.  That blew me away when I heard it at school and remains, to this day, one of my favourite vocal moments of all time.  Before they went ultra-metal, Priest were a force to be reckoned with and a blistering live band. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 14:05:06
Black 'N Blue - Nasty Nasty.

Standard 1980s Hair Metal, but with some very catchy tunes.  Probably their best album, to my ears. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-28, 17:53:06
NP: Buffalo Tom - Sleepy Eyed*

*Happens to also fit "how are you feeling right now" -- last night was poker night with the boys.  Guinness was involved.    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 20:15:37
Blue Öyster Cult - Imaginos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-03-28, 20:26:19
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 20:50:27
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-28, 17:53:06
last night was poker night with the boys.  Guinness was involved.

What are the colonies coming to, when a citizen can't be abroad at night for fear of being set upon by ruffians and footpads intent on plying him with beverages?


Bad English - Bad English.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-03-28, 21:10:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 20:50:27
What are the colonies coming to, when a citizen can't be abroad at night for fear of being set upon by ruffians and footpads intent on plying him with beverages?

Actually, I was one of the pliers.

NP: Devin Townsend - Synchestra

Now Pretending to Pay Attention to: An online meeting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-03-28, 22:56:40
NP: Dream Theater - Once In A Livetime

This album got a lot of criticism, mainly because of James LaBrie's performance (which, to be honest, isn't really that bad), but I see it as a great document that shows what DT was up to in 1998. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 09:14:41
Emerson, Lake & Powell - Emerson, Lake & Powell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 09:47:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 20:50:27
What are the colonies coming to ... Bad English.

;D


Didnt play much music yesterday, as Ms and I celebrated our 7-year Anniversary. We went to town and walked along the Copenhagen harbor front - just like we did in the beginning, when we met at the Main Station on Fridays after work  :-*

Afterward we had a great meal at my fave restaurant in Cop, India Palace, where they know what a vegetarian is. Hot stuff tellya  *horns*

Today it's the Hegel-group, so gotta gear up now:

NP  Q2k

:D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 10:18:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-03-28, 14:01:50
Just played it to refresh my memory as to what's going on.  I take it you're referring to the chorus where there are several Geoffs doing wondrous things?  Yes, that's pretty special. 8)

Spot on ! - and nicely put  :)


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Geoff Tate is one of the greatest vocalists of all time

*horns*

Note that, Tommy Boy !


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On the earlier albums his more youthful voice has more in common with Rob Halford of Judas Priest. If you've not already heard it, check out Rob's spine-tingling vocals on Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver from the Sad Wings of Destiny album.  That blew me away when I heard it at school and remains, to this day, one of my favourite vocal moments of all time.  Before they went ultra-metal, Priest were a force to be reckoned with and a blistering live band. *horns*

Interesting, Jonesy  ;)

I'v actually long been testing Priest stuff when the opportunity arose. I'l take your tip and add Sad Wings to my SL. Thanks  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-29, 10:46:06
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 11:04:00
Just: Go West - I Want To Hear It From You (CD Single)
Now: The Doors - The Doors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-03-29, 11:31:44
A Matter of life and death(the journal of Abel Mann) - Guy Manning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 11:55:11
Black Gillan-Sabbath - Born Again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 13:36:59
Terrorvision - How to Make Friends and Influence People
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-03-29, 14:51:33
Genius playlist

About to play Stream of conciousness - Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-29, 17:11:43
Autumn - Altitude
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-29, 17:16:10
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-29, 17:11:43
Autumn - Altitude

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 17:37:49
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 21:16:20
Please do.  And if the U.K. doesn't want her, we'll be happy to take her.  We'll give you Britney, Madonna, and all the Pussycat Dolls for her.

Yeah, it's strange, aint it, that the only exciting North American female rock singer is Canadian  :P


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He got a little esoteric and ambient for my tastes with his later albums ...

I don't like your negative connotation of "esoteric". Several of my fave albums are very esoteric, like Arena's Visitor, Contagion, and Pepper's Ghost, Caamora She, Ten's Twilight Chronicles, DT's Systematic Chaos, but maybe you don't like these albums either  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 19:01:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 17:37:49
Yeah, it's strange, aint it, that the only exciting North American female rock singer is Canadian  :P
Not sure who you mean unless you're joking about Celine again.  I like Margo Timmins' (from Cowboy Junkies) voice as well as Sarah McLachlan (although I haven't really been into her music much in a while).  In general I've always felt kind of warm and fuzzy toward our neighbors to the north.

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I don't like your negative connotation of "esoteric". Several of my fave albums are very esoteric, like Arena's Visitor, Contagion, and Pepper's Ghost, Caamora She, Ten's Twilight Chronicles, DT's Systematic Chaos, but maybe you don't like these albums either  :P

Again, not sure if you're kidding here.  Obviously I'm a big fan of those Arena albums, or I wouldn't be here.  Perhaps it would be clearer if I replaced the word 'esoteric' with 'experimental'.  I meant esoteric within the context of what I'd grown to love about his music.  Trying new things with music is certainly a feature of prog and not something to be discouraged, but my personal reaction to some of PG's later stuff (and you'll note I have him listed as an all-time favorite on my music profile, so it's not like I'm saying he's crap) was that they were experiments that didn't work very well (at least for me).

Also, cheese is still good.  ;D


NP: Mother Love Bone - Mother Love Bone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:06:46
The Police - Synchronicity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:18:34
NP : Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight

Hoping it will click this time. Seems in good way so far  :)

I spent a part of the WE alone so I had the opportunity to listen to some music ... and at a decent volume  *horns*

I played Lou Reed's Growing Up In Public (one my fave albums from him, only second to Rock And Roll Heart) and a couple of Pendragon's, Windows Of Life and The Masquerade Overture. Also watched a bit of DT's Chaos In Motion DVD.

A cool classic rock/prog day  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:23:06
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:18:34
NP : Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight
Hoping it will click this time. Seems in good way so far  :)

Unlike some Marillion albums which were slow-burners for me, AoS stapled itself to my head on first listen and has never come loose since ;D

'Out of this World' should be played while reading http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm (http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm), of course *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:49:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:23:06
Unlike some Marillion albums which were slow-burners for me, AoS stapled itself to my head on first listen and has never come loose since ;D

'Out of this World' should be played while reading http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm (http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm), of course *horns*

It's about time I looked into the Hogarth-era Marillion.  I only have the ones with Fish (not so much a comment on the change in singer as it coincided with my moving into a prog-barren wasteland).  From the songs I've heard, they do sound like a totally different band, but that doesn't mean they're not good this way too.  I've heard a handful of songs, and some impressed me.  I really like 'King' from the above album.  I realize I'm asking a Marillion fanatic, but would you say the whole album is of similar quality?


NP: R.E.M. - Up - 11. Daysleeper

When Matt mentioned this recently, it reminded me how much I love this song, so I decided to play it 6 or 7 times before starting up another album.  *horns*   I think they were beginning to go into a 'slump' around when this album came out, but this particular song is great and would've fit beautifully on Automatic for the People.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:00:43
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:03:35
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:04:19
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:49:41
I really like 'King' from the above album.  I realize I'm asking a Marillion fanatic, but would you say the whole album is of similar quality?

Similar quality, yes, but not all similar in style.  Well worth a punt, IMHO, but then you knew I'd say that ;D

BTW, dunno if you've kept up with Fish since Marillion days, but he does excellent stuff as well.  Personally I think both Fish and Marillion have matured greatly and gone from strength to strength over the years.  I don't regret them going their own ways at all, I've now got two sources of high-quality music where once there was only one *horns*

NP Alice Cooper - Schools Out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:12:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:04:19
Similar quality, yes, but not all similar in style.  Well worth a punt, IMHO, but then you knew I'd say that ;D

Yes, I did know you'd say that, but I appreciate the description nonetheless.  I think I will give this one a shot since it comes recommended plus there's at least one song on it that I know I'll play a lot.  BTW, you may already know this, but 'punt' means something completely different over here -- it's an American football term meaning to kick the ball away to the other team and surrender possession of it.  I would be much more likely to punt a Celine album than a Marillion one.   ;D


NP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement, which I happily own and have no intention of punting.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:20:22
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:12:36
'punt' means something completely different over here

That really takes the biscuit ;)

I'm currently marvelling at just how awesome 'Schools Out' is - another one of those 'only just ripped' albums that I've not played for eons.  Remember the sleeve that folded up into a school desk?  How cool was that?  To my lasting regret, I never had a copy with the paper panties for the inner sleeve :'(

I was moved to play this after seeing Alice in 'Waynes World' earlier.  I though I'd take an un-punt  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:29:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:20:22

I'm currently marvelling at just how awesome 'Schools Out' is - another one of those 'only just ripped' albums that I've not played for eons.  Remember the sleeve that folded up into a school desk?  How cool was that?  To my lasting regret, I never had a copy with the paper panties for the inner sleeve :'(


I hadn't heard much of Alice other than the song 'School's Out' itself until I was past my initial music-buying frenzy period, so I never saw the paper panties.  I'm afraid I only own a "best of" CD of his, but I do like it.  The man has serious balls for someone called Alice.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:59:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:29:56
I hadn't heard much of Alice other than the song 'School's Out' itself until I was past my initial music-buying frenzy period, so I never saw the paper panties.  I'm afraid I only own a "best of" CD of his, but I do like it.  The man has serious balls for someone called Alice.   ;)

'Schools Out', 'Billion Dollar Babies' and 'Muscle of Love' are three albums that I grew up with in my teens and are thus, in my eyes at least, 70s classics in the same way that various Zepp or Purple items are.

Also, my very first girlfriend was a huge Alice Cooper fan, so that kind of reinforced things for me.  At the time Alice didn't tour over here (something like he was banned from coming into the country, I forget the exact details) but I had to promise I'd take her to see him when he eventually turned up.  Some years later Alice came over to play and my (by then ex) girlfriend got in touch and we arranged to get tickets.  She travelled down from where she'd gone off to live and we had a great time at the gig which was really nice.  Apologies if this is a bit too much like a chickflick ending – feel free to vomit copiously or bite heads off kittens, whatever you think best.

IMHO Alice's later career has been of variable quality, but the core 70s stuff is spot on.  My one regret (other than those paper panties) is that by the time I got to see him the 'classic' band line-up was a thing of the past.  I've seen him a good few times since, however, and he's never less than excellent on stage *horns*

NP Alice Cooper - Killer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:03:26
Agree. I recently bought School's Out and Killer cheaply for good old time's sake, but I was so impressed with how good they still sounded that I bought Billion Dollar Babies, which also still sounded great  *horns*

But with those three albums, I presently consider that I have what I need of Alice - of course, unless you guys persuade me otherwise  ;)

I saw him and his band on their Welcome To My Nightmare tour in Cop - awesome  *horns*

The paper panties would'v excited me in those bygone days ... but nowadays I go "beyond" wrappings (kinda "esoteric"). But of course, with Jonesy it's different  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 19:01:57
Also, cheese is still good.  ;D

Hey, that's gratuitous  >:(


NP  Q2k

Seriously addicted  :o

Strange, cause it didnt seem so extraordinary on first listen  ???

Maybe I'v had my fill of wild heavy stuff, and now I go more for edgy emo stuff ?

Hm, don't always understand how my brain works  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:16:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:03:26
The paper panties would'v excited me in those bygone days ... but nowadays I go "beyond" wrappings (kinda "esoteric"). But of course, with Jonesy it's different  :D

Definitely.  A good album sleeve is the musical equivalent of seamed black stockings ;) ;D

As well as the Schools Out cover mentioned earlier, Alice had a couple of other notables.  Billion Dollar Babies was a gatefold made to resemble a wallet, complete with a billion dollar bill inside and various colour cards featuring band members that you could press out.  Muscle of Love came in a chunky cardboard box, complete with a simulated sweat stain.  Now that's what I call art...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:17:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:59:57
Also, my very first girlfriend was a huge Alice Cooper fan, so that kind of reinforced things for me.  At the time Alice didn't tour over here (something like he was banned from coming into the country, I forget the exact details) but I had to promise I'd take her to see him when he eventually turned up.  Some years later Alice came over to play and my (by then ex) girlfriend got in touch and we arranged to get tickets.  She travelled down from where she'd gone off to live and we had a great time at the gig which was really nice.  Apologies if this is a bit too much like a chickflick ending – feel free to vomit copiously or bite heads off kittens, whatever you think best.

Not to worry, I felt the need to get CDs of those old Roxy Music albums for similar reasons.  Music that brings up nice memories is good to have.   :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:03:26
Hm, don't always understand how my brain works  ;D

We don't either, but we love you anyway.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:37:26
Pure - Pendragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:42:02
NP  Queensrÿche:  Tribe

Strange, I switched to Tribe, and then forgot I had, and I thought I was still listenin to Q2k ... but Tribe is even more grungy-edgy than Q2k. I still hear QOTSA, but now also AIC  8)

Also strange, when everybody else in Seattle was doin grunge, Queensrÿche continued to do rock for a while, but then a few years later they made albums that were bigtime grungy  ???

I can understand why lots of fans got off the wagon with these albums, but to me this is MUSIC  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:17:57
We don't either, but we love you anyway.   ;D

After you warped "esoteric", I'm now wonderin what you mean by "love"  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-29, 22:56:43
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:12:36
I would be much more likely to punt a Celine album than a Marillion one.   ;D

I think she'd know which b*s to punt  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 23:16:57
Alice Cooper - Love it to Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-29, 23:27:13
Marillion ~ Ocean Cloud
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 08:38:03
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood (Bonus Disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 09:48:56
Marillion - B-Sides Themselves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 11:09:14
Elements 1 - Startovarius
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 11:18:49
Fish - Sashimi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-30, 12:20:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-29, 20:23:06
Unlike some Marillion albums which were slow-burners for me, AoS stapled itself to my head on first listen and has never come loose since ;D

'Out of this World' should be played while reading http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm (http://www.marillion.com/news/2001/20010308.htm), of course *horns*

I think I read somethere that AOS is Hogarth's fave from the band.

Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-29, 21:12:36
  BTW, you may already know this, but 'punt' means something completely different over here -- it's an American football term meaning to kick the ball away to the other team and surrender possession of it.  I would be much more likely to punt a Celine album than a Marillion one.   ;D

Well, the good point with punting a Celine album is that you are pretty sure that nobody will try to return it for a touchdown  ;D

NP Pendragon - Pure

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 13:45:52
Fish - Fellini Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 15:06:06
Starting up Winamp:

Ayreon vs Avantasia ~ Elected
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 17:55:23
Dr Feelgood - Looking Back (Disc 5)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 18:15:08
ABWH - ABWH
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 18:43:06
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 18:15:08
ABWH - ABWH

Hehe, i had to think about that one.  :D

But then i remembered.  ;D
I even have it on vinyl.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 18:45:28
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 18:43:06
Hehe, i had to think about that one.  :D

But then i remembered.  ;D
I even have it on vinyl.  :)

Yes it is obvious when you choose it.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-03-30, 19:12:09
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 19:20:08
Just: Ozric Tentacles - Erpland
Now: The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 19:30:19
The friends of Mr. Cairo - Jan and Vangelis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 19:33:47
Roine Stolt ~ The Unwanted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:22:52
Gazpacho ~ Tick-tock  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:29:20
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:22:52
Gazpacho ~ Tick-tock  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I SO need to buy that one!
Perhaps I'll do so tomorrow! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:35:36
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-30, 12:20:57
Well, the good point with punting a Celine album is that you are pretty sure that nobody will try to return it for a touchdown  ;D

Also, it might break.   ;D


NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

I like the new singer very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:39:11
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:35:36
NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play
I like the new singer very much.

Storming album *horns*

NP: Man - The Welsh Connection.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:56:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:39:11
Storming album *horns*

Only problem is, it takes me forever to get through it because I have to play 'Amaranth' 14 times each time through.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:54:09
NP: Pearl Jam - No Code
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:06:47
Coheed & Cambria ~ No World For Tomorrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:23:03
NP  Slayer:  Live at Roskilde  (on repeat)

A lot of extraordinary stuff going on  *horns*

I remember a big Rush fan telling me that one of the great things about their concerts is that you simply can't fathom how three guys can make so much noise. Well, the same can be said about Slayer, I mean there's simply music all over the place. The singer blasts off his lines at the same time as he does fast crazy riffs on his bass, one guitarist riffs while the other solos, only thing is that the riffing is wilder than most other guitarists' solos.

Simply mindblowing.

You can like or dislike Slayer for very different reasons, but one thing ya can't detract from'm is their tremendous musicianship  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:25:37
@ Nicky: I don't know which songs are on that album but a few songs are definitely worth checking out: Seasons In The Abyss for instance.
It has one of the best drum-work in it that i've ever heard.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:41:38
Thanks, Mad. I'm definitely gonna get some Slayer stuff. (The Roskilde album is my friend's.)

I'm also intent on hearing some more Testament.

Man, so much great music around, it's amazing  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:46:08
NP: R.E.M. - Document   *horns*

Playing music you loved and hadn't heard in a while is like seeing an old friend.   :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:58:33
Pendragon ~ Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 23:01:59
A bit of Star One before crashing out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 23:42:03
NP: R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 00:36:38
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:46:08
Playing music you loved and hadn't heard in a while is like seeing an old friend.   :)

Yes, and one that you don't owe any money to into the bargain! ;D

After spending a year or three concentrating mainly on newer music, I'm currently heading in the opposite direction and doing some serious ripping of older stuff that I haven't heard in ages.  I've lost count of the amazing rediscoveries I've had since Christmas.  Alice Cooper, Bad English, Bad Company, Judas Priest, Metallica, Diamond Head, etc, etc.

There's a lot of heavier stuff in there, true, but I don't think that's intentional. It's just that I've given priority to ripping the more proggy stuff over the last few years and so the heavier stuff is only now getting it's turn...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 00:39:55
Republica - Republica.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 09:55:08
Marillion - Made Again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-31, 10:29:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-30, 22:41:38
Thanks, Mad. I'm definitely gonna get some Slayer stuff. (The Roskilde album is my friend's.)

I'm also intent on hearing some more Testament.

Nicky.

You could have seen them live along with Judas Priest and Megadeth a few weeks ago in Denmark, Nicky. I guess it could have been to your taste ...

Megadeth is another band that I have never listened to. I dislike Metallica so much (the music, I mean) that I never dared to try bands in a supposed thrashier vein (i.e. Slayer or Megadeth). Maybe I am missing something  ::) I think Judas Priest had a thrash period too ?

About the Priest, Steve (and others roomies), what do you think of the Live Meltdown album ? I read a few rave critics despite Rob Halford's absence.

NP Pendragon - Pure

Track 1 : Indigo  Finally, I see a great Arena influence in this track (at least in its first part) : could have been on The Visitor or Contagion

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 10:40:39
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-31, 10:29:12
About the Priest, Steve (and others roomies), what do you think of the Live Meltdown album ? I read a few rave critics despite Rob Halford's absence.

Unfortunately I've not heard either of the two live albums from the Tim 'Ripper' Owens period.  I don't see why there should be anything wrong with them, I hasten to add, I've just not gotten around to buying them.  By coincidence, I almost played 'Demolition' over the weekend - might give it a spin later today.

Personally I prefer Sad Wings/Sin After Sin/Stained Class/Killing Machine to the later stuff. I felt they lost a little something when they went on to the more formulaic metal later in their career.  Nothing wrong with the latter, of course, and I can't deny they helped to define the genre, but the four albums I mentioned will always be the 'special' ones to me.  It's that 'growing up with them' thing again. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 11:15:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 10:40:39
Unfortunately I've not heard either of the two live albums from the Tim 'Ripper' Owens period. 

I've heard Priest with Ripper doing Painkiller a while back.
Man that sounded bloody awful.  :o
The original is way better.  8)

As for Megadeth: It has similarities with Metallica but personally i think Megadeth is better.
Especially albums like Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia are great. After that they became a bit soft, and Mustaine had an arm injury but with The System Has Failed and  United Abominations they returned to their form.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 11:58:00
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 11:15:13
As for Megadeth...

Hmm, none of my Megadeth is ripped - must get that sorted! 8)

NP: Pendragon - The Very Very Bootleg Live in Lille France 1992
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 12:50:30
Just: Pendragon - As Good as Gold
Now: Pendragon - Fallen Dreams and Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 13:58:08
Steven Wilson ~ Insurgentes 5.1 mix.

Extraordinary.  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-31, 14:43:26
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 11:15:13
I've heard Priest with Ripper doing Painkiller a while back.
Man that sounded bloody awful.  :o
The original is way better.  8)

As for Megadeth: It has similarities with Metallica but personally i think Megadeth is better.
Especially albums like Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia are great. After that they became a bit soft, and Mustaine had an arm injury but with The System Has Failed and  United Abominations they returned to their form.

;) Thanks for the tips, Mad (and Steve). Still, would you say that Megadeth is significantly less agressive than Slayer or is it more or less the same kind of musical style ?

NP Molly Hatchett - Molly Hatchett

Track 6 : Dreams I'll Never See  *horns* (a fantastic cover of an Allman Brothers song, I think)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 14:48:22
Judas Priest - Demolition (Tim 'Ripper' Owens era)

Edit: First time I've played this one for years and, typically, I'd forgotten how good it is.  Not really 'traditional' Priest because the vocals change the overall sound significantly, but I love it.  At the risk of upsetting the JP purists, I prefer it to some of the later Priest albums with the mighty Halford.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 16:59:29
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-31, 10:29:12
I guess it could have been to your taste ...

Dunno yet, Bups. The only groups in that broccolibowl that have really gripped me so far are Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Iron Maiden, and Testament. And even from them it's a big jump to advanced progmetal groups like Queensrÿche and Nevermore (the metal groups in my prog pantheon). But I must admit that it's a long time since I'v heard Megadeth, and I'v only heard Priest sparsely, so there's a lot of exploration for me to be done. That's why I like to get tips from you guys about these groups  ;)

But to be honest with you, Bups, if you really wanna hear the crëme della creme of metal, then you gotta work your way into Queensrÿche and Nevermore  *horns* ;) ;)

That's of course just an opinion, but it's a passionate one  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-31, 17:11:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 16:59:29
crëme della creme

::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 17:16:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 16:59:29
if you really wanna hear the crëme della creme of metal, then you gotta work your way into Queensrÿche and Nevermore  *horns* ;) ;)

So, is Della Brown a relation of yours? ;)

NP: Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are (20th Anniversary Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 17:19:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 17:16:37
So, is Della Brown a relation of yours? ;)

Good one, Jonesy  ;D

No, Della Creme is the one  :D

Yeah, maybe I'v been hearing (or herring) tooo much Rÿche lately  ::)

Correction: crëme de la creme  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-03-31, 18:11:39
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 20:35:36
Also, it might break.   ;D

Not my heart  ;D


QuoteNP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

I like the new singer very much.

I liked the previous singer so much  :'(


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 16:59:29
But to be honest with you, Bups, if you really wanna hear the crëme della creme of metal, then you gotta work your way into Queensrÿche and Nevermore  *horns* ;) ;)
Nicky.

Just punt one of their albums to me : I used to be a decent returner (CB's often are) when I played football in a previous life  ;D

NP - Nothing but that should change in a few minutes  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 18:36:57
Queensrÿche - Tribe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-03-31, 19:11:08
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 19:37:37
Pierre Moerlen's Gong - Full Circle Live 1988 *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-31, 19:50:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-03-31, 17:19:42
crëme de la creme

Crime de la crime?

You're probably referring to Crème de la Crème, oh good herring sir.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:23:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-31, 19:50:19
Crime de la crime?

You're probably referring to Crème de la Crème, oh good herring sir.

Bloop.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:29:42
Supertramp - Crème Della Century

Heart - The Road Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:30:25
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock etc etc.

*horns* ;D *horns* *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:31:53
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:30:25
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock etc etc.

Gazpacho? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-31, 22:16:03
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 21:30:25
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock etc etc.

*horns* ;D *horns* *ola*

Can we assume from this comment that you approve heartily?

NP Ring of Roses - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-31, 22:56:54
NP: Ass Ponys - Electric Rock Music

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:00:07
Insurgentes - Steven Wilson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:26:45
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-31, 22:16:03
Can we assume from this comment that you approve heartily?

You assume correctly, dear Iggy.  ;D

NP> Tick-Tock  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:27:33
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:00:07
Insurgentes - Steven Wilson

Oooh, lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:35:13
I must admit, the Ass Ponys could probably benefit from some Steven Wilson production.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-01, 08:52:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:35:13
I must admit, the Ass Ponys could probably benefit from some Steven Wilson production.   ;D

Had to wiki them but it still leaves me none the wiser.

NP Apollo 18 - They might be giants

A quirky little band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 09:06:46
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-01, 08:52:01
Had to wiki them but it still leaves me none the wiser.


Neither do i.  ???

Must be an American thingy.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-04-01, 09:14:50
NP Shadow Gallery - Room V

Track 2 : Comfort Me  This duet of Laura Jaeger and Mike is wonderful. Laura sings so well, with such a warm voice. Does someone knows where I can find other works of hers ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 09:49:40
Alice Cooper - Goes to Hell.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 10:27:56
Genesis - Genesis Archive 1967-75 Disc 3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 10:34:33
Tick-Tock  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-01, 10:51:10
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 10:34:33
Tick-Tock  8)

Is it really as good as a lot of reviews say it is? How would you rank it next to Night?

NP: Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons

Still one of DT''s finest tracks, even after almost 14 years... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 12:41:16
Lone Star - Firing on all Six
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-01, 17:47:42
NP: Queensrÿche on www.myspace.com/queensryche

Not bad...not bad at all...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 17:58:19
Tom, you're beginning one of the most exciting adventures in your prog life  *horns*

These past two months I'v played all my Queensrÿche albums more than thirty times. Some of the wonderful songs I'v been stuck on for over ten repeats  8)


NP  Queensrÿche:  I Dream In Infrared  (on repeat)

Geoff sings unbelievably here  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 18:25:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-01, 17:47:42
NP: Queensrÿche on www.myspace.com/queensryche

Not bad...not bad at all...

Tom

Wait till you hear the rest of the new album.
It's ... stunning.
And that comes from a man who had lost all hope when it comes to Queensrÿche.  ;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-01, 10:51:10
Is it really as good as a lot of reviews say it is? How would you rank it next to Night?


Just as good as Night?
No, not in my book.
But that hardly says anything about the quality of this album.

I can assure you: its a great album.
More or less in the same avenue as Night but i think that only time will tell if it's a classic or not.
Up to this moment i have to say 'no' but like i already said: that doesn't mean it's bad. On the contrary.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 18:27:42
Just: Les Claypool - Of Whales and Woe
Now: Fish - Field of Crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 18:29:07
Wow, nice icon, Steve.  :o

You made it yourself?  ;D

Edit: quick look: I do miss American Soldier though. [/smartass mode-off]  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 18:31:43
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 18:29:07
Wow, nice icon, Steve.  :o
You made it yourself?  ;D

Stole it from the band's MySpace page.  Almost downloaded* the new album yesterday, but I'm still holding out for the official UK CD release. 8)

* By that I mean from iTunes or similar, not stealing it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-01, 19:19:05
ABBA - The Album
2. Take A Chance

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-01, 19:26:14
Toto - Kingdom of Desire

np: Blind Ego - Numb  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 19:35:16
Saga - Full Circle.

Edit: I love the track 'Home' on this one, especially the way it starts off with some delicate acoustic guitar that could almost have been on Led Zepp III or IV.  Don't let that put you off if, like me, you're not a great Led Zepp fan  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:05:14
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-31, 23:35:13
I must admit, the Ass Ponys could probably benefit from some Steven Wilson production.   ;D
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-01, 08:52:01
Had to wiki them but it still leaves me none the wiser.
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 09:06:46
Neither do i.  ???

Must be an American thingy.  ;)


The Ass Ponys are indeed an American thingy.  The best description I can think of for them is 'trailer-park rock'.   I ran across this one while ripping a bunch of my older CDs to my computer and gave it a spin.  IMO they're pretty good but definitely not high art.  They are, however, funny in small doses (like Dread Zeppelin).   I particularly enjoy the song title 'Earth to Grandma'.  I had to go fishing for the album cover artwork on Amazon (a side-effect of using iTunes is that I'm not happy unless I can get a copy of the album cover for the visual display mode) and was astonished to find that someone had let them release another six albums or so.

NP: Frost* - Milliontown

* So different from the Ass Ponys that I have my doubts that they're from the same planet.  How nice of Frost* to come pre-asterisked for my footnoting convenience.    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:13:51
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:05:14
How nice of Frost* to come pre-asterisked for my footnoting convenience.    ;D

It is indeed a pleasure to see a band so customer-focussed.  And they're not called Fröst* so you haven't got to p*ss around with umlauts ;D

NP Magnum - Princess Alice & the Broken Arrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:36:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:13:51
It is indeed a pleasure to see a band so customer-focussed.  And they're not called Fröst* so you haven't got to p*ss around with umlauts ;D

Very true, although the supergroup consisting of members of Frost* and Hüsker Dü, provisionally called 'Frözen Dü*', should prove interesting.   *horns* ;D


Further Frost* observation -- It certainly doesn't prevent me from enjoying the album, but, for me, Jem could've dispensed with all the spoken word/extraneous sound effects and I'd like it just a bit more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:46:06
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:36:00
provisionally called 'Frözen Dü*', should prove interesting.   *horns* ;D

With such collaborations, a lot depends on whether they evolve their own style or merely, erm, fall between two stools ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:06:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:46:06
With such collaborations, a lot depends on whether they evolve their own style or merely, erm, fall between two stools ;)

You are quite right there.  If they fail to mesh properly, they'll end up with just Dü*.   :P


NP: IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:39:40
Nothing playing as I'm currently ripping.  Must be something I ate ;)

Note to self: add some Ratt to the pile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:49:12
Likey likey yer icon, Jonesy  *horns*

What's "ripping" ? - havent yet fully understood the meaning  ???


NP  Queensrÿche:  I Dream In Infrared  (on repeated repeat)   ;D *horns*

Mmmmmmm  8)

But several other terrific songs on Rage too !


Listened again to all of Abacab yesterday eve. Good, but nothin like Duke. Seems to me like they lost it fast after Duke  :(

Whadaya guys think ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:54:09
Into the night - Satellite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:54:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:13:51
And they're not called Fröst* so you haven't got to p*ss around with umlauts ;D

Whät dö ÿü mën, Jönësÿ ¨?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:56:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:49:12
What's "ripping" ? - havent yet fully understood the meaning  ???

Other than, ahem, 'breaking wind' it's the process of extracting music as digital files from physical media.  For example, creating mp3s from CDs, which is what I'm doing now.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:49:12
Listened again to all of Abacab yesterday eve. Good, but nothin like Duke. Seems to me like they lost it fast after Duke  :(
Whadaya guys think ?

Yeah, Duke was the last of the consistent classics for me.  Later stuff is not without it's high-points (especially on We Can't Dance) but for me the standard is lower on average.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:58:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:39:40
Nothing playing as I'm currently ripping.  Must be something I ate ;)

Note to self: add some Ratt to the pile.

I'm able to play and rip at the same time, although it does sometimes make iTunes miss a note here and there.

I seem to recall reading an article in National Geographic magazine many years ago in which it was reported that deep-fried Ratt was a delicacy in Cuba.  No info on whether Marmite was involved.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 21:49:12
What's "ripping" ? - havent yet fully understood the meaning  ???

'Ripping' is recording music from CD onto your computer (for future convenience in playing it on your computer/organization).

Quote

Listened again to all of Abacab yesterday eve. Good, but nothin like Duke. Seems to me like they lost it fast after Duke  :(

Whadaya guys think ?

Nicky.

IMO, Genesis essentially lost it after Wind and Wuthering, although I do like Duke, parts of And Then There Were Three, parts of Abacab, and the occasional song after that.  After W&W though, they were definitely heading down the road to pop.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 22:08:32
NP: IQ - Two iffy-quality live tracks downloaded from their website/MySpace page/something-like-that. 

First one is Came Down segued into The Wake, other one is Awake and Nervous.  Interesting how rough this sounds (wasn't intended to be an official release) considering how prog bands in general and IQ in particular are generally considered to be very tight in concert.  One is from a Christmas concert, so perhaps Peter had had a bit much of the spiked eggnog.  Still, it's a fun listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 22:13:11
Ratt - Invasion of Your Privacy.

If I had hair, I'd perm it ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 22:21:03
NP: IQ - The Seventh House - 6. Guiding Light

I owed this song a play from when I played the album last night but was too tired to listen to the end part.  Several reviews I've seen rate this album as inferior to the ones they recorded before and after, but I think it's excellent.   *horns*

Up Next: Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Another one I dug up during a ripping fest.

Update: This Killing Joke album is actually pretty good.  In fact, it's complex enough that I might call it prog metal (although I still don't really have a firm idea in my mind of what qualifies something as prog metal).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:00:31
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 22:21:03
NP: IQ - The Seventh House - 6. Guiding Light

I owed this song a play from when I played the album last night but was too tired to listen to the end part.  Several reviews I've seen rate this album as inferior to the ones they recorded before and after, but I think it's excellent.   *horns*


It is excellent indeed I have to say that I rate this and Dark Matter very highly indeed.

NP Q2K - Queensryche

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:04:55
Welcome to the Queensrÿche Party, Iggy  :)

Tell us what you think about Q2k  ;)

Why is it that Guinness tastes best when listenin to Queensrÿche ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:06:00
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:07:02
Ratt - Dancing Undercover.

Another 'forgotten how good it was' album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:13:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:04:55
Welcome to the Queensrÿche Party, Iggy  :)

Tell us what you think about Q2k  ;)

Why is it that Guinness tastes best when listenin to Queensrÿche ?  ;D

Nicky.

That last bit was a low blow.   >:(

OK, I give up, I'm going to Pandoraize Queensrÿche and see if I've been missing out.  Funny how some bands are more popular abroad than in their home countries.  My long-time impression of them was that they were more or less Night Ranger with one song that was trying to be Stairway to Heaven (which, oddly enough, although I'm a big Zep fan, was never a song I liked).   I'll give the lads a fair chance this time.  :)

Waning Notice - Currently ripping a vein of my old CDs that fall into the "Singer/Songwriter" category.  Those with an allergy to such are advised to keep to a safe distance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:17:41
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:13:05
Waning Notice - Currently ripping a vein of my old CDs that fall into the "Singer/Songwriter" category.  Those with an allergy to such are advised to keep to a safe distance.

As Half Man Half Cookie once sang, "Beware, there's an Albert Hammond bootleg in the house" ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:22:19
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:13:05
OK, I give up, I'm going to Pandoraize Queensrÿche and see if I've been missing out.

Bullshit and tomfoolery, just admit it was the Guinness argument that volte-faced ya, Greenie  ;D

But admittedly Queensrÿche was a veeery slow burner with me  :-\

However, now the flame is Olympic  *horns*

Btw did I mention that I like Queensrÿche  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:13:05
My long-time impression of them was that they were more or less Night Ranger with one song that was trying to be Stairway to Heaven

??? What's that song supposed to be ?  Can't think of any Q-song that sounds like Stairway.

And I never before heard the "one-hit-band" argument applied to Q. Doesnt make any sense at all  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:34:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:22:19

Btw did I mention that I like Queensrÿche  ;D


Yep, more than Ten times.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:49:07
Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid.

Possibly the best of his 'post-classic' period to my ears.  Includes 'Feed My Frankenstein' as featured in Wayne's World *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:53:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:22:19
??? What's that song supposed to be ?  Can't think of any Q-song that sounds like Stairway.
And I never before heard the "one-hit-band" argument applied to Q. Doesnt make any sense at all  ::)

Actually, I thought of them more as a no-hit band, although I did like Jet City Woman as a regular hard rock song.

The song I was referring to is Silent Lucidity.  Admittedly, it probably sounds more like Floyd than Zep, but bear in mind this was a long long time ago, and at that point Strairway to Heaven was my poster child for overplayed songs that took themselves too seriously.  I recently heard it on the radio for the first time in years and didn't find it so bad at all, so don't feel the need to have me drawn and quartered just yet.   ;)

And you bastards are going to force me to go out and buy Guinness yet again it seems.   :P


NP: Concrete Blonde - Free

Not sure I'll get through the whole album, but God Is a Bullet needs to played, probably twice.

I really did like that Killing Joke album.  I guess I wasn't totally out of my head when I bought it.  It will probably get played again before Ass Ponys or Dread Zeppelin.   ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:49:07
Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid.
Possibly the best of his 'post-classic' period to my ears.  Includes 'Feed My Frankenstein' as featured in Wayne's World *horns*

I don't own it, but I reeeeallly like his relatively recent (in Alice years -- it's still several years old) song 'Poison'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:56:55
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:53:50
I really did like that Killing Joke album.  I guess I wasn't totally out of my head when I bought it.

Well, if Metallica cover them then they can't be all bad! ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:53:50
I don't own it, but I reeeeallly like his relatively recent (in Alice years -- it's still several years old) song 'Poison'.

Hmm, forgot about that one.  It is good...

Edit: It's on 'Trash' which is from 1989 - 20 Alice years old!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:03:18
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:53:50
... I did like Jet City Woman as a regular hard rock song.

I can't even recall that song  ???


Quote
The song I was referring to is Silent Lucidity.

Weird, I know it's a hit with many, but in my mind it's rather bland; the only thing that makes it special is Geoff's singing ... but he seems to sing on all Queensrÿche songs  ;D

No, the real mindblowers are Roads To Madness, Infrared, London, I Will Remember, just to mention some of their first great songs  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:08:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:03:18
I can't even recall that song  ???

Further research reveals that Jet City Woman is on Empire, which oddly enough is the same album containing Silent Lucidity and Della "Marmite" Brown.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:19:51
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:08:18
Further research reveals that Jet City Woman is on Empire ...

OK, but it doesnt seem to have been memorable to me. There are Q-songs that I like a lot more than others. However, with repeated album listening, many of the others catch my attention  8)

No doubt in my mind, we're talkin about a band whose genius is comparable to Beatles, Floyd, DT, Guinness and Marmite  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:27:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-04-02, 00:19:51
OK, but it doesnt seem to have been memorable to me.

As I said before, I recall it as being more of a straight rock song, so it may have been invisible to your prog radar.

Quote
No doubt in my mind, we're talkin about a band whose genius is comparable to Beatles, Floyd, DT, Guinness and Marmite  *horns*

Well that's certainly a mixed bag in my estimation: Some  *horns*, some  :-\, and some  ???

NP: nothing, but I think I'll see what Miss Pandora has to say about Q.  After that, I'll go get that Guinness that you mentioned in case it needs help.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 06:00:00
OK, I know nobody's awake over there, but I just had to share this:

I started a Pandora station for Queensrÿche.  It started with Anybody Listening from Empire.  The first song it picked as having similar characteristics was ... Round and Round by Ratt.   ;D   For those who are wondering what I'm blathering about,  Queensrÿche and Ratt (and in particular that song) were hot topics of conversation today, although nobody thought to connect them.*

* No pandas were harmed in the creation of this post.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:04:19
Captain's Log: Stardate Somethingorother -

The Great Queensrÿche Experiment continues...  Interestingly, Pandora doesn't seem to associate Q with prog metal bands at all.  Other than a couple of their own songs, everything this Pandora station has come up with has been metal ordinaire (although some good choices from that category): Ratt, Metallica, Van Halen (twice), Dio, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy.

I'm also conducting the Great Stout Experiment (which is why I'm being foolish enough to post at this hour).  In the interest of science, I bought 4-packs of draught cans of both Guinness and Murphy's (and no, I don't intend to consume all of them tonight).  After careful consideration, our panel of judges (all of whom happen to be me) have reached the following determination:  Guinness does indeed kick the arse of Murphy's, however, as the esteemed Mr. Jones indicated, Murphy's ain't half bad and will do in a pinch.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:10:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-01, 17:58:19
Tom, you're beginning one of the most exciting adventures in your prog life  *horns*

NP: Queensrÿche - Empire

It doesn't do much for me to be honest. Maybe I just need more listens or this album isn't good as a startingpoint but we'll see. Maybe I'll play O:M 1 (although I already like that one) next. But the songs I heard on their MySpace yesterday sound great, especially the American Soldier-tracks! :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:18:54
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:04:19
Other than a couple of their own songs, everything this Pandora station has come up with has been metal ordinaire (although some good choices from that category): Ratt, Metallica, Van Halen (twice), Dio, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy.

You're calling Metallica 'metal ordinaire'.... ::) Have you been drinking again? ;)

Nah maybe you're right, but I happen to really like Metallica (well, apart from St. Anger) so I don't really mind how you call them...which means this post is rather unnecessary... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:19:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:10:01
NP: Queensrÿche - Empire

It doesn't do much for me to be honest. Maybe I just need more listens or this album isn't good as a startingpoint but we'll see. Maybe I'll play O:M 1 (although I already like that one) next. But the songs I heard on their MySpace yesterday sound great, especially the American Soldier-tracks! :)

Hi Tom.  This night watchman gig was getting lonely.

As it happens, Pandora just played Eyes of a Stranger from O:M 1, and I think that's the first one of theirs that makes me think there may be something in there worth digging for.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:25:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:18:54
You're calling Metallica 'metal ordinaire'.... ::) Have you been drinking again? ;)

Nah maybe you're right, but I happen to really like Metallica (well, apart from St. Anger) so I don't really mind how you call them...which means this post is rather unnecessary... :D

I didn't mean it in a negative way.  I just meant non-prog metal, some of which I happen to like (including Metallica).  On the other hand, as I said earlier, I'm still not really sure what constitutes "prog metal."   Apparently Dream Theater is by acclimation, and I think Devin Townsend must be (whatever he is, he's great  ;D ), but other than that, it's kind of murky in my mind.  I guess the symphonic metal bands are proggy, and I do like many of those.  Does anyone have a working definition of prog metal they'd care to suggest?

Edit: Besides, I came right out and said I was drinking.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:38:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:04:19
Guinness does indeed kick the arse of Murphy's, however, as the esteemed Mr. Jones indicated, Murphy's ain't half bad and will do in a pinch.

Yes indeed.  Sometimes when the local supermarket is out of Guniness, Murphys is procured here.  A more than pleasant alternative, but put the two side by side on a shelf and I'll pick Guinness.

Guinness rocks *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:40:09
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:19:59
Hi Tom.  This night watchman gig was getting lonely.

Thanks for watching over our 'home' when we were fast asleep! ;)

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:25:02
I didn't mean it in a negative way.  I just meant non-prog metal, some of which I happen to like (including Metallica).  On the other hand, as I said earlier, I'm still not really sure what constitutes "prog metal."   Apparently Dream Theater is by acclimation, and I think Devin Townsend must be (whatever he is, he's great  ;D ), but other than that, it's kind of murky in my mind.  I guess the symphonic metal bands are proggy, and I do like many of those.  Does anyone have a working definition of prog metal they'd care to suggest?

I was just joking, I know you like Metallica. But I really don't care what the genre they're in is called. If I like the music it's okay with me. It happens that my favourite music is often described with the term prog-metal, so when I people ask me what my favourite music is I'll mention prog-metal. But it might as wel be called <insert any genre>, as long as I like it, it's fine.

I hate it when people have these (narrow-minded) preconceived ideas and say things like "This is not <insert any genre again> so it's crap" (or something alike). Luckily that doesn't happen here, otherwise I wouldn't be posting here anymore. Did I mention I hate that attitude? ;)

Oh and I don't really have a definition of the term prog-metal, you better ask Nicky! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:44:17
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:25:02
I just meant non-prog metal, some of which I happen to like (including Metallica).  On the other hand, as I said earlier, I'm still not really sure what constitutes "prog metal."

Yeah, I'm not much into definitions and arguing over semantics.  Back in the day I didn't have Q labelled as prog-metal, but these days I'm used to folk referring to them as prog and I guess I'll go with the flow without too much argument.  They're not as prog as DT, but there's bits of prog there and it comes down to where you draw the line.

But I'd instinctively lump them in with the bands you say Pandora picks, even if Ratt have no more prog about them than Celine Dion! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:47:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:40:09
But I really don't care what the genre they're in is called. If I like the music it's okay with me. It happens that my favourite music is often described with the term prog-metal, so when I people ask me what my favourite music is I'll mention prog-metal. But it might as wel be called <insert any genre>, as long as I like it, it's fine.

I hate it when people have these (narrow-minded) preconceived ideas to say things like "This is not <insert any genre again> so it's crap" (or something alike). Luckily that doesn't happen here, otherwise I wouldn't be posting here anymore. Did I mention I hate that attitude? ;)

I agree completely.  A lot of the best bands/musicians are the ones who aren't afraid to go outside of a given 'category' if the inspiration takes them that way.  I'm just honestly curious as to what people mean by prog metal because I often can't tell the difference.

Actually, this Pandora station is playing some really good stuff, even though only a few of them have actually been Q so far.  Right now it's on Rainbow in the Dark, which is probably the best Dio song I've heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:05:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:19:59
This night watchman gig was getting lonely.

So, what time is it over there at the moment?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:17:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:40:09
"This is not <insert any genre again> so it's crap"

Prog-metal is not prog, so it's crap! ;D ;)

(A view I often encounter on the ProgArchives forums.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:19:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:05:34
So, what time is it over there at the moment?

It's now 3:15 AM.  If you hadn't guessed already, I keep rather odd hours.  Until a little while ago, I was actually doing what passes for 'work' for me right now.

NP: Still on the Pandora Q station.  I'm not sure I'm getting much of a sample of Q, but this station has turned out to be really fun.  It just played another hair favorite of mine: Cinderella - Nobody's Fool.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:21:54
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:17:11
Prog-metal is not prog, so it's crap! ;D ;)

(A view I often encounter on the ProgArchives forums.)

I'm not really a big forum kind of guy.  I only ventured here because you folks seemed unusually civil.  There's actually a forum I'm *supposed* to post on that I avoid because it's so combative.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:30:38
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:21:54
I'm not really a big forum kind of guy.  I only ventured here because you folks seemed unusually civil.  There's actually a forum I'm *supposed* to post on that I avoid because it's so combative.

Yeah, that's true.
I am a member of the ProgArchives forum, but I never post there cause of the above mentioned views.
There are a bit too much prog snobs there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:45:57
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:19:28
It's now 3:15 AM.  If you hadn't guessed already, I keep rather odd hours.

I had wondered.  I assumed you were five hours behind over there but couldn't reconcile it with your online time.

I'm pretty good with time zones as I was dealing with military stuff involving both Iraq, Afghanistan and the US.  Four different time zones.  I was much amused (and I can talk about this if I keep it suitably vague!) by a minor cock-up when a high-ranking officer out in one of the deserts forgot about the changing of the clocks for British Summertime and thus screwed something up quite visibly.  Nothing life-threatening, fortunately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:59:26
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:21:54
I'm not really a big forum kind of guy.  I only ventured here because you folks seemed unusually civil.  There's actually a forum I'm *supposed* to post on that I avoid because it's so combative.

Something I've remarked upon in the past.  Perhaps because of the small number of active members here there's a definite absence of the professional squabbling that defines many music forums.  I love music, why should I come online to spread hate?  It doesn't make sense.  Bands I'm not too keen on are merely bands I'm not too keen on - not the rallying cry for a jihad.  Mind you, this equanimity doesn't extend to rap and suchlike ;D

The only thing missing from this forum is chat about Arena!  No doubt that will change big-style when a new album springs forth 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:10:16
The Babys - Isn't it Time.

A compilation I bought in the HMV sale around a decade ago because a) it was dirt cheap and b) I like John Waite.  Unfortunately The Babys are still a 'band I'm not too keen on' after the recent ripping of this one.  Funnily enough a mate of mine years ago was mad about the band - perhaps we should have fought? ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:12:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:59:26
Something I've remarked upon in the past.  Perhaps because of the small number of active members here there's a definite absence of the professional squabbling that defines many music forums.  I love music, why should I come online to spread hate?  It doesn't make sense.  Bands I'm not too keen on are merely bands I'm not too keen on - not the rallying cry for a jihad.  Mind you, this equanimity doesn't extend to rap and suchlike ;D

The only thing missing from this forum is chat about Arena!  No doubt that will change big-style when a new album springs forth 8)

Ditto, now and then I feel guilty for not mentioning Arena more on the Arena forum, but since they're largely on other projects themselves, they probably don't mind, as long as we'll buy their (please let it come this year) new album, which we will.

I agree with you about rap, with a couple of exceptions, particularly the Beastie Boys, and a lot of that has to do with them not taking themselves the least bit seriously.  I can't hate anyone who obviously considers himself an object of humor.

I'm tempted to start a new topic about Radio, but that seems like a Big Step.  Am I worthy?

P.S. - still on this Pandora station.  I think it's forgotten about Q entirely, but it's playing lots of Def Leppard and Scorpions, and how can you not have fun with those?   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:34:58
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:12:47
I'm tempted to start a new topic about Radio, but that seems like a Big Step.  Am I worthy?

More to the point, is radio worthy? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:38:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:34:58
More to the point, is radio worthy? ;)

Actually, that was going to be one of the main questions posed.


NP:  The Killers - Sam's Town

A strange band -- they're from Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:47:53
Ratt - Out of the Cellar.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:52:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:47:53
Ratt - Out of the Cellar.

Dude, Pandora played so many good Ratt songs while pretending to be working on Queensryche, I may have to buy an album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:13:17
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-01, 23:13:05
OK, I give up, I'm going to Pandoraize Queensrÿche and see if I've been missing out.  Funny how some bands are more popular abroad than in their home countries.  My long-time impression of them was that they were more or less Night Ranger with one song that was trying to be Stairway to Heaven (which, oddly enough, although I'm a big Zep fan, was never a song I liked).   I'll give the lads a fair chance this time.  :)

My only attempt to Queensrÿche was their self-titled debut EP and I found it so dreadful that it was almost impossible to me to get to the end of each song. It was loaded with live bonuses that even made things worse  :P  Actually, it's one of the worst metal albums that I have ever heard (but I am not a specialist of the genre). I would like to sell it back but it's priced so low on any website that I would actually have to lose money to get rid of it ... Sorry, I don't want to offend anybody but that's just my two cents about this band. I guess things changed afterwards (as Fates Warning changed after No Exit ?) but I'm still reluctant to give them another try ...

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:30:38
Yeah, that's true.
I am a member of the ProgArchives forum, but I never post there cause of the above mentioned views.
There are a bit too much prog snobs there.

Same here and for the same reasons. I hope you won't see any paradox between this statement and what I wrote about Queesrÿche just above ...

JP : A-Ha - East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon
NP : A-Ha - Scoundrel Days

I find A-Ha to be (at least in the late 80's) an above average pop band, with brilliant musical arrangements (does this word exists in English ?), very convincing hints to rock (i.e. on Am I Losing You) and moving lyrics. Although I really dislike most of their synthpop songs ala Cry Wolf or Sun Always Shine ..., it's a band I have a certain affection for. Steve will be interested to know that Michael Sturgis, drummer of ... Wishbone Ash (!) and (special dedicace to Nicky  ;D) Asia fame, played for A-Ha before joining those bands.

I completely disconnected from A-Ha after East Of The Sun so I don't know how they have evolved during the 90's and 00's ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:18:06
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:13:17
I guess things changed afterwards (as Fates Warning changed after No Exit ?)

Quite.  Each to their own, of course, but I'm glad I didn't give up on Genesis after their first album ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:19:45
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:13:17
Steve will be interested to know that Michael Sturgis, drummer of ... Wishbone Ash (!) and (special dedicace to Nicky  ;D) Asia fame, played for A-ha before joining those bands.

Curiously, a girlfriend of mine back in the 80s used to be into A-ha and I didn't find them unpleasant.  I've not heard them since, however, so I don't have much of an opinion!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:28:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:19:45
Curiously, a girlfriend of mine back in the 80s used to be into A-ha and I didn't find them unpleasant.  I've not heard them since, however, so I don't have much of an opinion!

Count yourself lucky.  My last serious gf was into Air Supply (really).

NP: Coldplay -Viva la Vida

If Nicky wants to abuse me for it, he'll need to wake up.  I like it.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:47:17
Robbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:53:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:47:17
Robbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson

Would this be the member of the Doors voted least likely to die of an overdose?


NP: Counting Crows - August and Everything After

See, I do like American bands, just not prog ones.   ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:58:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:53:37
Would this be the member of the Doors voted least likely to die of an overdose?

A member of The Band: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson)

Annoyingly, the CD I've got has no mention of the musicians involved on the album, though I guess the vinyl version did.  An all-star cast http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson_(album) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson_(album)) as I was immediately reminded when Peter Gabriel burst forth on track one *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:06:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 11:58:18
A member of The Band: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson)

Annoyingly, the CD I've got has no mention of the musicians involved on the album, though I guess the vinyl version did.  I was immediately reminded of this when Peter Gabriel burst forth on track one.

Oh my, that's embarrassing with me being a Band fanatic and all.  I was thinking of Robbie Krieger.   To change the subject back to something that doesn't make me look stupid, I had the pleasure of seeing The Band at a small arena in Worcester, Massachusetts (roughly 60 miles west of civilization), although it was after Richard Manuel died.  They seem to fill a unique niche in music, although I can't quite articulate what it is.  In any case, it's good they were there.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:10:26
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:06:24
Oh my, that's embarrassing with me being a Band fanatic and all.

Don't worry.  If you're old enough to remember The Band, you're old enough to forget them ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:14:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:10:26
Don't worry.  If you're old enough to remember The Band, you're old enough to forget them ;)

Good point!  Although, other than Levon Helm, I think they're all Canadians, and, as you know, I am a connoisseur of Canadians.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:16:36
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:14:25
Good point!  Although, other than Levon Helm, I think they're all Canadians, and, as you know, I am a connoisseur of Canadians.

Don't you think it's about time to get some sleep? What time is it over there? 4 AM? 5 AM? :D

NP: Porcupine Tree - XMII

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:20:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:16:36
Don't you think it's about time to get some sleep? What time is it over there? 4 AM? 5 AM? :D

If I was going to do something responsible like that, it would've been hours ago.  I have work to do tomorrow, but it doesn't really matter when I do it, so if I get up after noon and get some work done in the evening, that's ok.  I'm a night-owl by nature, so I'm often up very late night.  I'm just not used to talking to people who have just gotten up before I've gone to bed.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:24:00
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:20:27
I have work to do tomorrow, but it doesn't really matter when I do it, so if I get up after noon and get some work done in the evening, that's ok.

That's the good thing about being Guinness's US Quality Control Executive, I guess ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:30:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:24:00
That's the good thing about being Guinness's US Quality Control Executive, I guess ;)

Gawd, I wonder who I'd have to kill to get that job.   :o

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:31:36
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:30:02
Gawd, I wonder who I'd have to kill to get that job.   :o

Who cares?  Just lock'n'load... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:35:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:31:36
Who cares?  Just lock'n'load... ;D

That'd work except I'm one of the 14 Americans who don't own a firearm.   ;D

P.S. I vote for the return of your Anorak avatar.  It made me less dizzy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:43:39
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:35:31
I vote for the return of your Anorak avatar.  It made me less dizzy.

Yes, the new one is p1ssing me off mightily already.  A decision made in the excitement of the pre-release build-up that I'm now regretting!

Primus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:47:54
NP: Alice Cooper - Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits

Woeful, I know, but I only own a greatest hits album of his.   :-[

I figured I needed to play something nice and intellectual before finally hitting the sack.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:28:04
Genesis - Foxtrot *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:29:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:28:04
Genesis - Foxtrot *horns* *horns* *horns*

That one doesn't suck.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:32:32
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:29:07
That one doesn't suck.   ;D

;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 14:33:01
Ratt - Ratt.

The 1999 album, as opposed to the 1983 debut EP of the same name.  More grit, less glam - but still interesting.  Word on the streets back in the day was that the magic had gone, but listening to it now it seems an equally valid album.  Just a bit different to the previous releases.

Edit: Got as far as track 8 and think this album is freakin' awesome.  Definitely a fair bit grittier than earlier releases and with some corking tunes.  I can hear bits of Aerosmith in places, and the odd hint of Leppard, but mainly I hear a band rockin' out bigtime.  Glad I plonked this one in the ripping pile. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 14:52:33
Blind Ego ~ Numb

Not bad. Not bad at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 15:11:52
GTR - Live on the King Biscuit Flower Hour

While the charge of AOR with intent still stands, this disk features versions of such gems as Hackett's 'Spectral Mornings', Genesis' 'I Know What I Like', Howe's 'Pennants' and Yes' 'Roundabout' so I think it's a pleasant enough (if not life-changing) experience.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 16:53:19
Coheed & Cambria ~ Welcome Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 17:29:46
Coheed & Cambria ~ Fuel For The Feeding End

For some reason Last.FM can't make heads or tails out of it.  ???
It doesn't list them.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 17:37:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 17:29:46
Coheed & Cambria ~ Fuel For The Feeding End

For some reason Last.FM can't make heads or tails out of it.  ???
It doesn't list them.  :-\

Try http://www.last.fm/music/Coheed+and+Cambria (http://www.last.fm/music/Coheed+and+Cambria)
There was no charge for this service ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 17:51:48
Just: Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD2: 70s
Now: IQ - Tales From the Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-04-02, 18:21:13
Arena - Contagion

Track: Mea Culpa  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-02, 18:50:04
In a word - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 19:39:28
I'm in Foo Fighter-mode right now.

I just played Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, and I'm now playing There Is Nothing Left To Lose.

Great music on this nice evening. I'm watching the sun set in the distance and Foo Fighters provide the perfect soundtrack! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 20:17:09
Just: IQ - The Wake
Now: IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 20:27:55
Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 22:35:41
Pallas - The Wedge.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 22:41:02
NP: Mudhoney - Five Dollar Bob's Mock Cooter Stew

Another one dredged up from the Seattle pile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 22:47:31
David Gilmour ~ Live In Gdansk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 22:50:22
Extreme - Waiting for the Punchline.

I love this album - more bluesy than their earlier stuff. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-02, 23:15:33
Np In a word - Yes

just started disc 5
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 23:31:04
NP: Weezer - Maladroit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-03, 00:07:18
Again:

Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 00:32:28
Extreme - Sausages de Rock ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 11:39:10
Just: Reef - Consideration CD1
Now: Reef - Consideration CD2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-03, 12:09:51
Terria - Devin Townsend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 12:15:29
Just: Reef - Yer Old CD1
Now: Reef - Yer Old CD2

Another entry for the 'Oh my God I'd forgotten how awesome this band are' section.  Unplayed here for many years, but I'm just ripping the section of my collection where Reef/R.E.M./Renaissance live.  Reef are pure, elemental rock, sounding like a bunch of blokes with guitars plugged into amps rather than computers.  More than a hint of the Rolling Stones and other primal 60s/70s bands.  Gritty, bluesy vocals to die for. *horns*

I seem to remember the term 'Dadrock' doing the rounds at the time 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 12:49:44
R.E.M. - Document

It's time those herons were disturbed again...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 13:52:05
R.E.M. - Up.

For me, this is the opposite end of the R.E.M. spectrum to the mighty 'Document'.  I couldn't get into it when it came out, and I can't get into it now :(

I can imagine Leonard Cohen fans listening to this if they're having a difficult week ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 14:35:07
Seems like I'm on my own in this thread today! :D

Renaissance - Turn of the Cards.

Having just gotten around to ripping the majority of my Renaissance CDs, this was the one I just had to play first as it features the anthemic 'Mother Russia' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:06:14
Beautiful Freak - Eels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:12:53
Wheel of Life - Karmakanic (thanks Mad)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:23:05
Megadeth - Youthanasia

I wanted to try Megadeth at least once but I also wanted to avoid their early thrash period. In this perspective,Youthanasia seemed to fit. Plus, it features a somewhat frightening but also brilliant artwork from the Master of Covers, Mister Hugh Syme. Last but not least, I got a used copy on the web for 3,50 €  8)

So, what's the result ? So far, about the end of my first listen, I find it rather pleasant. It's heavy, indeed, but melodic enough with a very clear sound. Of course, Dave Mustaine is not the best singer in the world but it doesn't prevent me from enjoying the songs. Even apart from the power ballad A Tout Le Monde, which is purposely catchy, I find interesting things in each track. And no thrash in sight ...  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:45:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 14:35:07
Seems like I'm on my own in this thread today! :D

Yeah, I couldnt get onto the internet yesterday - maybe I havent paid the bill - so I'm over at Cop Main Library now. Luckily my e-mail worked  :)

Just took a stack of metal cd's that I'l be loaning. I'l tell ya guys if I find anything special  ;)

Queensrÿche's debut is among'm, so I'm eager to check it out  8)

So let's dig back and see if there's anything that you guys have written that makes my blood boil - or my b*s itch  ;D


NP  Queensrÿche:  The Warning

So far only Roads To Madness has really gripped me  *horns*

... but let's see, Q are real slow burners  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:56:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-04-03, 16:45:54


So far only Roads To Madness has really gripped me  *horns*


What about NM 156 and No Sanctuary?
I find those two pretty interesting tracks to say the least.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-04-03, 17:06:55
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:04:19
I'm also conducting the Great Stout Experiment (which is why I'm being foolish enough to post at this hour).  In the interest of science, I bought 4-packs of draught cans of both Guinness and Murphy's (and no, I don't intend to consume all of them tonight).  After careful consideration, our panel of judges (all of whom happen to be me) ...

;D

Quote
... have reached the following determination:  Guinness does indeed kick the arse of Murphy's, however, as the esteemed Mr. Jones indicated, Murphy's ain't half bad and will do in a pinch.

OK, for once a useful poll, and obviously well researched  *horns* ;D


As to our running Q-discussion, I find OM I exciting, both in lyrics and music, but till now, strangely, my finger hasnt gone to the repeat button  ???

Otoh on Rage, I got seriously stuck on Remember, Infrared, and London (fortunately I work in a warehouse for orthopaedic thingies, so I found a bandage for my finger)  ;D

... on The Warning, there is Roads To Madness,

... on OM II, If I Could Change It All,

... on Promised Land, Lady Jane,

... and on Q2k, The Right Side Of My Mind.

So guys, if you're in this adventure with me, then try out these songs  *horns*

I'm sure there are more, but I have to run the albums more. I'v lent out Empire and PL, so it's gonna last a while with them  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-04-03, 17:21:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:40:09
But I really don't care what the genre they're in is called. If I like the music it's okay with me. It happens that my favourite music is often described with the term prog-metal, so when I people ask me what my favourite music is I'll mention prog-metal. But it might as well be called <insert any genre>, as long as I like it, it's fine.

I agree fully with you there, Tom  :)

We had a similar discussion earlier, but I think I can sharpen my argument now:  People who are busy putting tags onto groups and their music and labelling albums good/bad etc are usually not real music lovers, and often make money outta their tagging, or seek unmerited attention.

So guys, let me hear what ya think of my new great theory, let's call it "The Faggy-Taggy Theory"  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-02, 08:40:09
Oh and I don't really have a definition of the term prog-metal, you better ask Nicky! :D

Thanks for yer confidence, Tommy  :D

"Progmetal" "progrock/prog" and "rock" are pretty much the only tags I use in this broccolibowl.

Rock would include everything that rocks at least as much as Robbie Williams' Feel and Michael Jackson's Beat It, also slow stuff like Floyd's Comfortably Numb.

Prog I use about a group and its albums if I experience them as serious musicians constantly exerting themselves to find new expression in their music and lyrics.

Progmetal I use about Contagion and Pepper's Ghost and everything that's progressive and as heavy as or heavier than these albums.


So guys, a couple more b*s for ya to catch. Let's hear yer opinions  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 18:43:58
Just: The Verve - The Verve EP
Now: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 20:47:37
Just: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live at Montreux 1982
Now: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live at Montreux 1985
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:20:36
John Wetton - Rock of Faith
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:44:44
NP: Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

You guys are a bad influence.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:08:13
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Texas Flood *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:18:43
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-03, 12:09:51
Terria - Devin Townsend

This needs to be given the obligatory  *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 12:49:44
R.E.M. - Document

It's time those herons were disturbed again...

Indeed, otherwise they get overweight, and there's nothing worse than a houseful of chubby herons.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 13:52:05
R.E.M. - Up.

For me, this is the opposite end of the R.E.M. spectrum to the mighty 'Document'.  I couldn't get into it when it came out, and I can't get into it now :(

Sadly, I must agree.  For me, this marked the end of the string of indispensable R.E.M. albums (well Monster wasn't quite up to standards either, but it still had a lot of good stuff).  Daysleeper is a great song, but other than that, I don't play this one much.  I'm not sure Document is my favorite R.E.M. album, although it's a contender.  There are five or six great ones that I can't really choose between.   *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:08:13
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Texas Flood *horns* *horns*

I've always been on the fence about SRV.   I like blues quite a lot, and there's no denying his talent.  My disappointment is that he didn't seem to come up with many really memorable songs.  If he's playing, I'll listen, but I usually don't go out of the way to hear him since there just aren't a lot of his songs that I just have got to hear.


re Rewiring Genesis:  This certainly is a mind-bender.  Well played, vocals obviously sound different -- I think it will take multiple plays before I decide whether I love it or just feel boggled by it.   To me the vocals sound sort of like James LaBrie would sound if he could actually sing (here's where I have to start dodging rotten tomatoes).   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:33:06
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:18:43
I'm not sure Document is my favorite R.E.M. album, although it's a contender.  There are five or six great ones that I can't really choose between.   *horns*

Quite, it's only one of mine really.  However, more often than not it's the one I'll instinctively reach for because of The One I Love/End of the World/Oddfellows. *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:18:43
If he's playing, I'll listen, but I usually don't go out of the way to hear him since there just aren't a lot of his songs that I just have got to hear.

Well, that's blues for you ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:18:43
To me the vocals sound sort of like James LaBrie would sound if he could actually sing (here's where I have to start dodging rotten tomatoes).   ;D

Don't worry.  You lot gave us Bud, The Waltons and George W Bush.  We're not really paying attention any more ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:40:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:33:06
Well, that's blues for you ;)

True, blues isn't known for its great variety, although Stevie Ray got so much hype over here that I was hoping for some sort of blues masterwork.

Quote
Don't worry.  You lot gave us Bud, The Waltons and George W Bush.  We're not really paying attention any more ;D

For some reason I found the Waltons pleasant, although I can offer no excuse for the other two.  For the record though, Canada gets the blame for LaBrie (sorry to throw a friendly neighbor under the bus, but facts are facts).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:48:35
Joan Armatrading - Walk Under Ladders.

Not very prog, I'll admit, but some ace tunes and memorable contributions from Sly & Robbie *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:18:31
Semisonic - Feeling Strangely Fine.

I didn't think it was possible to have this many perfect songs on one album. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:32:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:18:31
Semisonic - Feeling Strangely Fine.

I didn't think it was possible to have this many perfect songs on one album. *horns*

I recently ripped that one too, and I had a vague feeling that it was a slightly embarrassing purchase, but indeed, when you play it, it's quite good.   *horns*

Quote
Renaissance - Turn of the Cards.

Having just gotten around to ripping the majority of my Renaissance CDs, this was the one I just had to play first as it features the anthemic 'Mother Russia' *horns*


Dammit, Steve.  All my Renaissance is on vinyl.  This is going to get expensive.


NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient (Deluxe Edition for hapless addicts)

My other new arrival and probably the only thing that's a threat to scramble my brains more than the Tommy Dorsey version of The Lamb.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:38:48
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:32:39
I recently ripped that one too, and I had a vague feeling that it was a slightly embarrassing purchase, but indeed, when you play it, it's quite good.   *horns*

'Quite good' :o  I think Dan Wilson (if that's his name) is a songwriting genius.  I've played that one to death on the trusty iPod in recent years, especially on the train home if it's a sunny evening.  The upbeat songs perfectly reflect the feeling I get when the train leaves the urban sprawl of the Black Country behind and makes the final dash across the Shropshire countryside.  Home for tea & biscuits! :P


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:32:39
Dammit, Steve.  All my Renaissance is on vinyl.  This is going to get expensive.

I replaced all of mine around 7 years ago.  To be honest I don't enjoy the band anywhere near as much as I did back in the 70s.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:49:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:38:48
'Quite good' :o  I think Dan Wilson (if that's his name) is a songwriting genius.  I've played that one to death on the trusty iPod in recent years, especially on the train home if it's a sunny evening.  The upbeat songs perfectly reflect the feeling I get when the train leaves the urban sprawl of the Black Country behind and makes the final dash across the Shropshire countryside.  Home for tea & biscuits! :P

I like it a lot, but I can't say he strikes me as so good as to match the unrivaled King of All Quirky Pop-Rock, Rivers Cuomo (Lord Weezer).


Ziltoid update - The first few songs of this album are so weird that they make most of Devin's other stuff seem like <fill in the unimaginative band of your choice, e.g.,  Nickelback>.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:51:53
Tick - Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:53:18
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:51:53
Tick - Tock

Somebody lend this guy another CD ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:56:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:49:09
I like it a lot, but I can't say he strikes me as so good as to match the unrivaled King of All Quirky Pop-Rock, Rivers Cuomo (Lord Weezer).

Swings and roundabouts.  While Weezer have made more songs that I rate highly, Semisonic have crammed more on to one single album.  Feeling Strangely Fine is one of my all-time classics :)


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:49:09
<fill in the unimaginative band of your choice, e.g.,  Nickelback>.

Oi!  I quite like Nickelback!  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:01:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:56:10
Oi!  I quite like Nickelback!  ;)

I find them bland, but if they cover Planet Smasher or Tall Latté, I'll consider giving them another shot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:07:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:53:18
Somebody lend this guy another CD ;)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:24:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:53:18
Somebody lend this guy another CD ;)

I'd lend him the bonus disc to Ziltoid the Omniscient, but I couldn't take responsibility for the probable psychological damage that would ensue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:36:38
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:01:43
I find them bland, but if they cover Planet Smasher or Tall Latté, I'll consider giving them another shot.

Well I'm not handing out specific accolades, but as Radio Friendly Unit Shifters go I find them entertaining enough.  I've only got 2 CDs.


NP: IQ - Ever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:39:18
Visionary position - Panic Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:43:03
NP: R.E.M. - Eponymous

Kind of silly for me to have a compilation album of theirs since I have all the albums all of these songs originally appeared on, but I was a fanatic, plus there are at least a few alternative mixes.

After those last two albums, I needed something to bring me back to Earth.  I haven't ruled out Michael Stipe having visited the fourth dimension a few times, but mostly they sound human.

Edit: There is one song on this that hadn't appeared previously: 'Romance'.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:36:38
I've only got 2 CDs.

From you, that's close to a condemnation.   ;D

Quote
NP: IQ - Ever.

*horns*  That one's a winner even if it doesn't include a cover of Tall Latté.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:45:33
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 00:43:03
From you, that's close to a condemnation.   ;D

;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 08:35:26
Just: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD1
Now: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD2

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:17:03
Just: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Now: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Classic prog morning, methinks 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:43:06
Threshold - Dead Reckoning

I have this one for more than a year and I think I had not given it a complete listen so far  :P  Shame on me  :-[ cause it seems to be pretty good but my neighbourhood doesn't tolerate this kind of music  :(  On a more personal note, Threshold is a bit repetitive to my taste but Mac has really a great voice  *horns*



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:52:56
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:43:06
On a more personal note, Threshold is a bit repetitive to my taste but Mac has really a great voice  *horns*

Agree with you there, Bups. I like listening to Threshold, but it's seldom they give me a rush. I'd say they lack a Clive to lift them up to the heights of genius  :-\

And I sure hope we see/hear more of Mac, cause he sure was great in Threshold  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:17:03
Just: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Now: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Classic prog morning, methinks 8)

I'l be listenin to those when I'v moved into the old people's home  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:56:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:52:56
I like listening to Threshold, but it's seldom they give me a rush.

Perhaps you should try Rush? ;D


NP: Genesis - Trespass.


Stevie-Bob Jones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:02:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:56:32
Perhaps you should try Rush? ;D

That was below your usual level, Joneseeey  >:(  (a compliment actually)  :)

Rush are in my pantheon - reminds me .....

Just to add my marmite to the SRV-rap:  A song or two, yeah, quite uplifting, but a whole album becomes a grind. I don't understand why he never tried to edge a bit ... but I guess lotsa booze takes the edges after a while  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:17:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:02:53
I don't understand why he never tried to edge a bit ...

That's not what blues is about.  If every blues player did that then there'd be no 'traditional' blues players left. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:34:33
Full circle - Saga
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:25:53
Rush - Fly by Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:33:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 08:35:26
Just: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD1
Now: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD2



Stevie - Bob What are these cd's? I haven't come across them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:35:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:33:54
Stevie - Bob What are these cd's? I haven't come across them.

A couple of CD singles from the Calling All Stations era.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked)


Stevie-Bob Jones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:39:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:35:37
A couple of CD singles from the Calling All Stations era.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked)


Stevie-Bob Jones

Ta

I see you can buy them new for £70 probably not a bargain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:49:34
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:39:45
I see you can buy them new for £70 probably not a bargain

I'll tell you what I'll do. As I know you, I'll let you have mine for £65 - and I'm cutting my own throat there ;)


Yes - Yesterdays.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:10:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 12:49:34
I'll tell you what I'll do. As I know you, I'll let you have mine for £65 - and I'm cutting my own throat there ;)


Yes - Yesterdays.

Good to see that generosity is not dead.

Good choice of music.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:14:25
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:10:27
Good choice of music.  ;D

I thought so ;D  Fragile is also in the pile for re-ripping at a higher bitrate later on *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:19:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:14:25
I thought so ;D  Fragile is also in the pile for re-ripping at a higher bitrate later on *horns*

I always think it is a bit of a shame that today's technology wasn't around for some of the 'classic' bands although the early genesis boxed set is a great improvement on the originals imo.

What bitrate are you ripping into this time?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:27:10
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:19:31
I always think it is a bit of a shame that today's technology wasn't around for some of the 'classic' bands

Yes, although a lot of problems are also down to humans as well.  There've been some bl**dy awful recordings lately, even with modern technology.  Metallica's Death Magnetic would be a lot better with a Martin Birch/Machine Head sound quality to it! ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:19:31
What bitrate are you ripping into this time?

I do most stuff at 320 these days, which is a reasonable balance between listenability and portability for my set of circumstances.  I've got some key stuff done lossless, but that tends to drain the battery on the iPod as if you've put a screwdriver across the terminals >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:31:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:27:10
Yes, although a lot of problems are also down to humans as well.  There've been some bl**dy awful recordings lately, even with modern technology.  Metallica's Death Magnetic would be a lot better with a Martin Birch/Machine Head sound quality to it! ;)


I do most stuff at 320 these days, which is a reasonable balance between listenability and portability for my set of circumstances.  I've got some key stuff done lossless, but that tends to drain the battery on the iPod as if you've put a screwdriver across the terminals >:(

I never realised that. If you are using 320 how's the space on the NAS going? Needing to buy more disks soon?

The latest iTunes is doing my head in it seems to be copying music all over the place now.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:34:14
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:31:31
If you are using 320 how's the space on the NAS going? Needing to buy more disks soon?

I think I've only filled about half, but I might be wrong.  Storage is so cheap these days that I'm not unduly concerned.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:36:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:34:14
I think I've only filled about half, but I might be wrong.  Storage is so cheap these days that I'm not unduly concerned.

You're not wrong there unless you want a 2TB disc.

NP Ring of Roses - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:46:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:31:31
The latest iTunes is doing my head in it seems to be copying music all over the place now.  ::)

Personally I'll vote iTunes as the most annoying piece of software since I had to use Wordperfect 5.1 in DOS days :o


NP: Yes - Fragile.  Re-ripped 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:10:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:46:37
Personally I'll vote iTunes as the most annoying piece of software since I had to use Wordperfect 5.1 in DOS days :o


NP: Yes - Fragile.  Re-ripped 8)


Ah Heart of the sunrise what a track.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:12:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:10:15
Ah Heart of the sunrise what a track.  ;D

Currently playing 8)


Sharp!


Distance!

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:14:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:12:37
Currently playing 8)


Sharp!


Distance!

*horns* *horns* *horns*



How can the wind with it's arms all around me   ;D

The best thing about the Rhino re-releases was the fact that they recreated the original booklet from the Album. It has a great Roger Dean painting on the back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:29:02
Yes - Going for the One.  Re-ripped 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:29:11
I'm now listening to some OGG files of the Kyrandia 2 soundtrack.
;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:32:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:29:02
Yes - Going for the One.  Re-ripped 8)

Oh no does that mean you've missed ot Tales and Relayer?  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:33:42
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-04, 14:32:05
Oh no does that mean you've missed ot Tales and Relayer?  :(

No, I did those to a higher bitrate some while ago.  I'm currently targetting things on my wall-chart project plan to-do list. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 15:57:45
Yes - Tormato *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 17:14:09
Just: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood.
Now: Marillion - Clutching at Straws.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-04-04, 19:48:03
Today: Satellite - Nostalgia

np: Sylvan - Posthumus Silence

Track: A Kind Of Eden  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 21:00:24
Just: Marillion - Season's End (Bonus Disc)
Now: Marillion - Season's End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 22:16:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 13:46:37
Personally I'll vote iTunes as the most annoying piece of software since I had to use Wordperfect 5.1 in DOS days :o

Having just switched to iTunes from RealPlayer, I'm finding it rather nice, although it may be a bit of a memory hog (as was RP).  My vote for most annoying software will always be whatever the current version of Windows being forced on the public is.  If I was more computer savvy, I'd go with some sort of Linux.  If I was willing to pay double price just to be stubborn (which I very well might be if I had unlimited finances), I'd get a Mac.  As it is, I'm a PC guy and have to be content with using naughty words in connection with Microsoft at every opportunity.   8)

NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

I hadn't played this in nearly a week.   :o    I must be coming down with something.


P.S.  Although our top pick remains Kate Bush, we're also willing to accept Coldplay in exchange for, say, Justin Timberlake.   Come to think of it, I'd accept one of Steve's stale biscuits in exchange for Justin Timberlake.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:13:04
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 22:16:19
P.S.  Although our top pick remains Kate Bush, we're also willing to accept Coldplay in exchange for, say, Justin Timberlake.   Come to think of it, I'd accept one of Steve's stale biscuits in exchange for Justin Timberlake.

Please, keep him as far away as possible...
Great Britain is only 160 kilometers away...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:38:09
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 22:16:19
P.S.  Although our top pick remains Kate Bush 

Look.  We've got Kate, you've got George W.  Deal with it ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 22:16:19
we're also willing to accept Coldplay in exchange for, say, Justin Timberlake.

I'm not familiar with Justin Timberlake, but I assume you're making some kind of threat?


NP: Star Trek Wrath of Khan DVD. My fave Trek film, but hugely dated now I'm used to watching Star Wars, BSG, etc.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:51:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:38:09
Look.  We've got Kate, you've got George W.  Deal with it ;)

I can deal with the latter now that he's just going to be having barbecues in Texas.  Unless he gets it into his head to record an album.   :o

Quote
I'm not familiar with Justin Timberlake, but I assume you're making some kind of threat?

It could be construed that way, although my main point was that Coldplay, even for those who don't care for them, are far from the most toxic thing out there.   Justin is a refugee from one of those dancing boy groups, who now dances and sings solo.  I don't recall which group, and I'm not about to risk corrupting my hard-drive by looking it up.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Closer to Deadwing and In Absentia than to the spacey stuff.  Huzzah!   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:58:23
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:51:08
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Don't forget the companion 'Nil Recurring' if you've not already got it *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:04:04
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:51:08
I can deal with the latter now that he's just going to be having barbecues in Texas.  Unless he gets it into his head to record an album.   :o

What kinda music would that be? ;D
Heavy Mental?
Progressive Conservative Rock?

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:05:42
Keep 'm coming:

Tick-Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:07:27
Are you sure about the minus sign Mad?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:14:21
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:07:27
Are you sure about the minus sign Mad?

Paco you're really on form at the moment.  ;D

NP Insurgentes - Steven Wilson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:23:15
The Black Crowes - Amorica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:39:50
Played on the way into town - Amor Omnia Vincit - PPR this is really really good. It grows play by play.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:47:33
NP  Jeff Buckley:  Grace

The purest magic  *horns*

Close to Anathema, and just as divine  :)

I don't recall any of you guys answering properly, so I'm asking again:  Are any of you into JB ?

Else, highly recommended, I'd say for all of you  ;)

If ya havent heard his Lilac Wine, well ... it's like still being a virgin  ;D ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:50:26
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:04:04
What kinda music would that be? ;D
Heavy Mental?
Progressive Conservative Rock?

;D Paxi.

Bushrock, of course  :D

And this dude don't beat around the bush  :P

But seriously, I don't consider that he's half as bad as he's made to be. E.g. 9/11 and the necessary clearup in Afghanistan wasnt his fault, it was Bill Clinton's  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:55:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:47:33
I don't recall any of you guys answering properly, so I'm asking again:  Are any of you into JB ?

No, I'm not aware of ever having heard anything by him.


Just: Terrorvision - Celebrity Hit List (CD Single disc 2)
Now: Various Artists - To Cry You a Song: A Collection of Tull Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:01:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:55:32
No, I'm not aware ...

Yeah, I know that, Jonesy  ;D


NP  Jeff Buckley:  Lilac Wine  (on repeat)   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:39:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-04-03, 17:21:46
So guys, a couple more b*s for ya to catch. Let's hear yer opinions  ;)

So I take it that I'm still the authority on these matters  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:56:10
Yes - Talk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:59:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:56:10
Yes - Talk

Exactly !  ;D


NP  Steely Dan  on  MySpace   :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 11:00:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 10:39:00
So I take it that I'm still the authority on these matters  ;)

No idea what you're talking about there, old chap, but I feel honour-bound to say it sounds highly unlikely! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-04-05, 11:27:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 17:14:09
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood.
Incredibly brilliant
QuoteMarillion - Clutching at Straws.
Incredibly moving
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 21:00:24
Marillion - Season's End (Bonus Disc)
Excellent
QuoteMarillion - Season's End)
Great

Those were the new Imperator assessments  *horns*

Who said that my coronation has changed me ? Find him and bring the executioner  ;D

PP : Shadow Gallery - Room V   *horns*
JF : Megadeth - Youthanasia A great discovery for me  :o
NP : Rush - Roll The Bones  I had forgotten how good this one is  8)

You will notice that an Imperator has more time for good music than a king ... when the empress is out for the day  :-[

And now I am going for a hike with a courtesan  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 11:48:23
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2009-04-05, 11:27:25
JF : Megadeth - Youthanasia A great discovery for me  :o

I got around to ripping some of my Megadeth a few days ago.  Not played any yet, but they're now waiting in iTunes...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:11:19
Just finishing: Pink Floyd - Meddle.

Although pleasant enough, this has never been one of my favourite Floyd albums and is normally passed over in favour of the Dark Sides and Wish Yous when the Floydian urge is upon me.  But in recent years I've played it a little more often, encouraged no doubt by the Fish cover of 'Fearless' and Pure Reason Revolution's assimilation of the phrase 'A million bright ambassadors of morning' from 'Echoes'.

Next: Pink Floyd - Animals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:15:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:11:19
Just finishing: Pink Floyd - Meddle.

Although pleasant enough, this has never been one of my favourite Floyd albums and is normally passed over in favour of the Dark Sides and Wish Yous when the Floydian urge is upon me.  But in recent years I've played it a little more often, encouraged no doubt by the Fish cover of 'Fearless' and Pure Reason Revolution's assimilation of the phrase 'A million bright ambassadors of morning' from 'Echoes'.

It's a decent album with one huge extraordinary track on it.

QuoteNext: Pink Floyd - Animals.

One of their highlights i'd say.
The Only one i seriously doubt is Pigs (Three Different Ones).
I somehow just can't seem to like it.
Dogs on the other hands is huge.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:32:35
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:15:47
One of their highlights i'd say.

Yes, an awesome set of tunes including, for me at least, the mighty Pigs. 8)

If I have one criticism it's that the production/sound quality lacks a little sparkle.  Only a little, mind you, nothing too serious.  But it's one reason why I often play Les Claypool's complete cover version on Live Frogs Set 2 - there's more impact even if it's not the original 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:48:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 12:32:35
Yes, an awesome set of tunes including, for me at least, the mighty Pigs. 8)

If I have one criticism it's that the production/sound quality lacks a little sparkle.  Only a little, mind you, nothing too serious.  But it's one reason why I often play Les Claypool's complete cover version on Live Frogs Set 2 - there's more impact even if it's not the original 8)

I quite often don't like this CD but then other times I think it is fantastic.

NP Heading Northe - Stormwarrior.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 13:00:36
Megadeth - Cryptic Writings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 13:53:18
NP  Extreme:  III Sides to Every Story

Quite special  8)

So far sounds like Queen funked and metalled up.

Whadaya say, Jonesy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 14:11:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 13:53:18
So far sounds like Queen funked and metalled up.

Whadaya say, Jonesy ?

Oh yes. Yes, yes, yes.  Classic band, why they're not the biggest thing on the planet I'll never know! 8)

Funny you should mention Queen, the first track (Star) on the latest album (Saudades de Rock) sounds a little too like Queen for my liking.  The rest of the album is first rate, though.

Interesting thing about Extreme is I've thought they were equally awesome in huge venues (Birmingham NEC, when they were riding on the back of the atypicial 'More Than Words' single) and regular theatres (Wolverhampton Civic) after the 15 minutes of chart fame had passed.  Superbly tight bass & drums, one of the finest guitarists on the planet and a frontman up there with the best of them.  In fact, I think I'll play some Extreme next...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-05, 14:12:59
Pallas - The Sentinel  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 14:15:16
Extreme - Pornografitti.

The most funked-up of all the Extreme albums, but pretty damned metal as well.

Opening line "Trying so hard to keep up with the Joneses" - thanks lads, you're doing a great job. *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 14:17:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 14:11:06
Classic band, why they're not the biggest thing on the planet I'll never know! 8)

Can follow ya there, Jonesy. III Sides has already gripped me bigtime, and I just gotta get it now  *horns*

... and according to you, let's see if I can get it right: S-a-u-d-a-d-e-s de Rock - gotta get that one too (thanks ftt)  8)

Looks like Della aint involved in any of these  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 16:19:33
Extreme - Waiting for the Punchline.

As I mentioned in a previous post, this is The Big One for me, Extreme-wise.  Less funky, more bluesy, with a phenomenal live-band feel to it.  The bass-playing is particularly fine, IMHO, and the bass and guitar seem to be in tune with each other in a way that can't adequately be defined by just an oscilloscope. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-05, 16:32:32
Classic albums Who's next on Sky Arts  (anytime)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 16:46:13
Marillion - Happiness on the Road/Newcastle download
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 17:12:30
NP  Extreme:  III Sides to Every Story  (on repeat)   *horns*

Even their formation was artïstic (Wiki - Extreme (band)): "Extreme was formed in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1985. Vocalist Gary Cherone and drummer Paul Geary were in a band called The Dream. 'Extreme' is a derivation of Cherone and Geary's former band 'The Dream', meaning 'Ex-Dream'. Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was in a band called Sinful, and bassist Pat Badger was playing with a Berklee-based outfit called In The Pink. Following an altercation between the rival groups over communal dressing rooms, the four decided to form a new band together."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 19:08:34
Airbag - Sounds That I Hear.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 20:04:22
R.E.M. - Dead Letter Office.

A peculiar choice as one of my favourite R.E.M. albums, I'm sure, but it is nevertheless one of my faves.  Toys in the Attic and King of the Road are particularly fine *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-04-05, 20:16:14
The Blues Brothers, Sweet Home Chicago  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 20:47:30
Bad Company - Desolation Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:25:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:47:33
NP  Jeff Buckley:  Grace
I don't recall any of you guys answering properly, so I'm asking again:  Are any of you into JB ?

I've heard his name, but I don't know his music...yet.

Quote
If ya havent heard his Lilac Wine, well ... it's like still being a virgin  ;D ;)

If memory serves, not being one is more fun.   ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:58:23
Don't forget the companion 'Nil Recurring' if you've not already got it *horns*

As it happens, that one was also part of last week's Amazon Marketplace insanity and is due to arrive shortly.  8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 09:50:26
But seriously, I don't consider that he's half as bad as he's made to be. E.g. 9/11 and the necessary clearup in Afghanistan wasnt his fault, it was Bill Clinton's  :(

I'd agree that he can't reasonably be blamed for 9/11, and knocking out the guys in Afghanistan who supported the terrorists seemed reasonable.  I don't think he really takes too much heat for those (in fact, his popularity rating was quite high in the following months).  Iraq is a different matter entirely -- it was/is a mess and his attitude managed to alienate much of the rest of the world.  Also, there are a number of domestic things that he's considered to have bungled (poor support for the victims of hurricane Katrina around New Orleans being an example).  Either way, there's someone new in town, and while I can't predict whether he'll wind up doing a good job or not, at least he's a) intelligent and b) more diplomatic.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 20:04:22
R.E.M. - Dead Letter Office.

A peculiar choice as one of my favourite R.E.M. albums, I'm sure, but it is nevertheless one of my faves.  Toys in the Attic and King of the Road are particularly fine *horns*

Not so peculiar if your copy is the same as mine and includes the Chronic Town EP on the end, which I consider to be some of their best stuff.   *horns*

Played last night while Europe was sleeping: Every Porcupine Tree album I own.   ;D

NP: Steely Dan - The Royal Scam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:27:13
NP  Extreme:  III Sides

Whoopee, am I exalted by this music  *horns*

I just found out that several reviewers on Amazon expressed their surprise at discovering this fabulous music in some remote niche (like the Room) many years after its release.

Goes to show: Take a dork, shove some € millions up his a* (if it's a woman, make sure there's some mega-a*s & -b*s), and ya got the new showbiz star  >:(

... while genius goes unnoticed (also Jeff B for that matter)  :(

Welcome to the human race. There was a Roman two millenia ago who said, "Give the rabble bread (beefsteaks) and theater (showbiz), and they'l remain content." Well, tell me, guys, (not the way to the next whisky bar but) has this changed basically ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:32:47
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:25:32
Not so peculiar if your copy is the same as mine and includes the Chronic Town EP on the end, which I consider to be some of their best stuff.   *horns*

I didn't know there was a version without Chronic Town.  Still, my copy dates from the late 80s, so I guess there might have been lesser variations since then :o

NP: Pendragon - The Jewel (Remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:35:58
Pendragon - Pure  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:46:58
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:25:32
If memory serves, not being one is more fun.   ;)

Hey Greenie, did we negate differently, or do we disagree ??? ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:09:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:46:58
Hey Greenie, did we negate differently, or do we disagree ??? ;D

I don't think disagreement on this particular topic is possible, so I'll have to assume choice a).  I assume the gist of what you were saying was "it's like getting to NOT be one again," which I, being a contrary bastard, not unlike some other people I could name, intentionally took literally instead of as you meant it.   ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 21:32:47
I didn't know there was a version without Chronic Town.  Still, my copy dates from the late 80s, so I guess there might have been lesser variations since then :o

Yeah, mine's from back around then too, and I haven't seen a copy without CT.  It's just that nowadays it seems like almost every album has multiple versions and may even be released in different forms in different countries.


re: Extreme - This seems to be another case of a U.S. band being more popular abroad than at home.  I'll admit I've never heard an entire album of theirs, but this is another band that was in the "not worth my time crap category" based on a handful of songs coming up on the radio 146 years ago.  Maybe I'll Pandorify them after the Great Q Experiment has run its course.

Just finished up the soundtrack to Steve's electricians.

NP: Sugar - Beaster

I wish there had been more Sugar albums, although several of Bob Mould's solos were nearly as good.  Though you'd never mistake them for R.E.M., both have the "wall of sound yet not metal" characteristic that seems to work nicely for me.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:27:56
Frank Klepacki - C&C: Red Alert 2 Soundtrack
Destroy

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)


Lots of interesting stuff going on in this song! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:28:10
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:09:28
Though you'd never mistake them for R.E.M., both have the "wall of sound yet not metal" characteristic that seems to work nicely for me.

Yes, that sums it up nicely!  Well done Mr Green ;D

I've just decamped* downstairs to the study (or 'den' in the colonies) so I can watch a DVD - Marillion's Bootleg Butlins in this instance.  I got the urge after reading the various 'as it happens' posts about the Marillion convention in Montreal on the Marillion forum - I was feeling left out :'(

So it's laptop on the lap for the rest of the evening...


* Not that I was particularly camp in the first place, I hasten to add!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:34:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:28:10
Yes, that sums it up nicely!  Well done Mr Green ;D

Why thank you, sir.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient   

Let the brain scrambling begin!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:40:11
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:09:28
Yeah, mine's from back around then too, and I haven't seen a copy without CT.  It's just that nowadays it seems like almost every album has multiple versions and may even be released in different forms in different countries.

Yeah.  I think most of my early R.E.M. stuff is original US imports.  It seems odd now they're famous in parts of the Galaxy the rest of us haven't yet discovered, but there was a time when R.E.M. were a bit of an underground thing here and you had to work hard to find the pre-Document CDs.  I can actually remember feeling quite elated when I eventually tracked down a copy the elusive 'Murmur' and completed my set ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:51:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:40:11
Yeah.  I think most of my early R.E.M. stuff is original US imports.  It seems odd now they're famous in parts of the Galaxy the rest of us haven't yet discovered, but there was a time when R.E.M. were a bit of an underground thing here and you had to work hard to find the pre-Document CDs.  I can actually remember feeling quite elated when I eventually tracked down a copy the elusive 'Murmur' and completed my set ;D

They did start out that way (and were probably best before they became superstars).  Actually, the only time I ever saw them live, they were the opening ('supporting' in Olde World Lingo) act for the Police.  I think they'd only released Chronic Town and Murmur at that point.  I heard they later came to play on my brother's college campus, and I nearly had to remove his spleen for failing to notify me in advance so I could invade his dorm and see them.

P.S. Devin Townsend probably needs therapy, but I hesitate to mention it to him as his music might suffer if he got better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:03:41
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:51:27
They did start out that way

The funny thing is I'd never have pegged R.E.M. as being destined for such big things.  They sounded too much like a regular guitar band to me.  I don't mean that as a criticism, just an observation that most bands I like seem to be destined for a life of near-poverty ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:10:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:03:41
The funny thing is I'd never have pegged R.E.M. as being destined for such big things.  They sounded too much like a regular guitar band to me.  I don't mean that as a criticism, just an observation that most bands I like seem to be destined for a life of near-poverty ;)

Same here.  Somehow, "I really like this a lot" and "This is going to be a big hit" are two things that almost never cross my mind about the same song.  It just adds to my already exceedingly low opinion of the taste of the general public.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:33:22
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 22:09:28
... after the Great Q Experiment has run its course.

I hadnt even noticed that it was instigated. You guys have been pretty reticent about it. But OK, I'm still in, yeah !

The Room has its own kinda silence. Occasionally it seems like people have ignored me - probably cause I'm much too considerate and polite and don't like to provoke like some other roomies do - and then, long after I'v given it up, some issue that I raised gets picked up by somebody.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:45:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:33:22
I hadnt even noticed that it was instigated. You guys have been pretty reticent about it. But OK, I'm still in, yeah !

It's just my personal experiment, trying to get a feel for Q to decide whether I've been missing out on something I'd like due to my not-very-favorable first impression of them many years ago.  I mentioned it in the same post as the Guinness/Murphy's taste test, and you (quite reasonably) may have been distracted by the presence of the Beloved Black Liquid (BBL).

As to silences, I think it may just be that in many cases, people don't chime in if they don't know enough about the topic to have a strong opinion, e.g., you'll hear me babble at every opportunity about Genesis or R.E.M., but I don't know enough about, say, Nevermore, to offer a useful comment on them.

Also, depending on how recently you've checked in, there may be a lot of posts to catch up on, so some may just get missed.  I had nearly 100 posts to read when I came on today, and I'd only been off for half a day or so.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:01:36
BBL shortage here.  We live in troubled times. :o

On the plus side, the Marillion DVD now playing is pretty awesome even sober *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:20:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:01:36
BBL shortage here.  We live in troubled times. :o

Same here, and I don't anticipate sallying forth to save the beautiful Guinness from evil maidens tonight (er, or something like that), so I'm afraid it'll be either scotch or staring reality straight in the face without anaesthetic.

NP: The multimedia bits from the Ziltoid bonus disc.  Needless to say, they're rather odd.  In the second one, Ziltoid compares himself to Celine Dion.  Honestly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:31:56
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:20:57
In the second one, Ziltoid compares himself to Celine Dion.  Honestly.

Are you entirely sure you're 'without anaesthetic'?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:43:50
Marillion - Somewhere in London DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:54:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:31:56
Are you entirely sure you're 'without anaesthetic'?  ;)

At the moment, yes.  It appears that Ziltoid (as opposed to Devin himself) is something of a dimwit for an omniscient 4th dimensional being.


NP:  Marillion: Afraid of Sunlight

This requires more study.  As I remembered, I like the song 'King' a lot.  Some of the others may be 'slow burners' to borrow Nicky's terminology.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 01:03:25
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 00:54:52
NP:  Marillion: Afraid of Sunlight

This requires more study.  As I remembered, I like the song 'King' a lot.  Some of the others may be 'slow burners' to borrow Nicky's terminology.

I'd have thought 'Gazpacho' and 'Cannibal Surf Babe' could be much quicker burners, they were for me anyway if memory serves.  On the other hand, there are a good number of 'settle down in a darkened room' numbers such as 'Out of this World' 8)

Hell, it's gotta be easier than Steely Dan ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 01:12:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 01:03:25
I'd have thought 'Gazpacho' and 'Cannibal Surf Babe' could be much quicker burners, they were for me anyway if memory serves.  On the other hand, there are a good number of 'settle down in a darkened room' numbers such as 'Out of this World' 8)

Hell, it's gotta be easier than Steely Dan ;D

Actually, those two are pretty catchy right off.  I think the more subtle middle of the album caused me to forget that until I played them again just now.

Hard for me to judge Steely Dan on a similar level because they were a radio staple when I was growing up, so they essentially came 'pre-burnt'.  Happily they didn't get so much play that I totally burned out on them.  Still, they're not a play every day band for me, just once in a while when the mood strikes me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 01:19:35
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 01:12:11
Hard for me to judge Steely Dan on a similar level because they were a radio staple when I was growing up, so they essentially came 'pre-burnt'.

Conversely, as I didn't hear much on the radio I found I had to work very hard on Steely Dan.  A lot of the subtlety went straight over my head until I got a decent hi-fi.  Even the more slow-burning Marillion stuff proved easier for me.  Still, I got there in the end! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:04:18
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:45:38
I had nearly 100 posts to read when I came on today, and I'd only been off for half a day or so.  :o

;D

Guess we aint slow talkers  :D


NP  III Sides

My Great E-Experiment is goin well  :)

These guys knew they were destined for somethin big in the long run - so many subleties, such precision  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:15:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:45:38
I had nearly 100 posts to read when I came on today, and I'd only been off for half a day or so.  :o

Indeed...When I logged in yesterday-evening my list of unread posts was huge! You guys need to go outside a bit more! :D

NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 10:21:56
NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I think I slightly prefer the overal feel of this album compared to Night. Of course, this may change on a daily basis! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-04-06, 10:29:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-05, 23:33:22
Occasionally it seems like people have ignored me - probably cause I'm much too considerate and polite and don't like to provoke like some other roomies do

???

:D :D :D

NP Well, nothing. The Empress is back and she asked me (not so) politely to leave the throne and put my cd's beyond of her ears' reach  :P

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 12:44:03
NP:

"Dream Sequencer system online..."


I'm taken back to my childhood! Huzzah! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 12:59:26
Oohhh... that guitar solo in 2084.
Goes well with cheese and mustard. 8)

Seriously now, Arjen sure knows how to handle his guitar. This album is full of beautiful guitar sounds and melodies!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 14:33:49
Ayreon - The Universal Migrator, Part 2: Flight Of The Migrator
4. To The Quasar

More precisely, the second part (Quasar 3C273) of the song.
It's not bad, but I still prefer the first disc of the diptych.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 14:34:33
C'mon people! Where are you?
Why is it so quiet in the room?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 14:35:22
Five in a row. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-06, 14:52:30
Hmm, quite flashy.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 15:05:33
Yeah, I know, I gotta listen to some more of Arjen's stuff - and I will. But I do think that there's a generation difference involved there  ;)

And conversely with Nevermore, iac if you include the lyrics  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 15:51:13
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
CD 1:
1. Welcome To The New Dimension


A fantastic adventure has begun! 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 15:05:33
I do think that there's a generation difference involved there  ;)

Twaddle. There's no excuse and you know it!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 15:05:33
And conversely with Nevermore, iac if you include the lyrics  :-\

Alright... that might be true. But Arjen sees the voice as an instrument and he believes the lyrics should support the song and not the other way around.
And for Ayreon, I agree! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 16:15:07
IQ - The Lost Attic: A Collection of Rarities (1983-1999)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 17:16:49
NP: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 17:59:02
Just: Pallas - The Sentinel
Now: RPWL - The RPWL Experience
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:07:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 14:34:33
C'mon people! Where are you?
Why is it so quiet in the room?
Some people have to work  ;) ;D

np: Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:18:50
Spock's Beard - Snow *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:38:48
NP: Queen - The Show Must Go On

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:47:17
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:07:36
Some people have to work  ;) ;D

:o :o

Nicky, what then shall we say about these things?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 20:28:28
NP: Redemption - The Origins Of Ruin

What a fabulous album!

By the way, did you know that Redemption will release their new album 'Snowfall On Judgement Day' this summer? I'm really looking forward to it, especially since one of the tracks is a duet between James LaBrie and Ray Alder! :o *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 21:32:17
NP: Opening day of the baseball season on TV.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 23:04:12
Live - Secret Samadhi *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-06, 23:04:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 20:28:28
NP: Redemption - The Origins Of Ruin

What a fabulous album!

By the way, did you know that Redemption will release their new album 'Snowfall On Judgement Day' this summer? I'm really looking forward to it, especially since one of the tracks is a duet between James LaBrie and Ray Alder! :o *horns*

Tom

That sounds pretty interesting i'd say.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-06, 23:31:59
NP: The Connells - Ring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 08:23:04
Terrorvision - Easy (Single) CD2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 08:33:12
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 08:54:21
Gazpacho - Night

Wonderful, wonderful! 8)
I haven't heard Tick Tock yet, but it can't be as good as this one. It's simply not possible.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 09:50:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 20:28:28
NP: Redemption - The Origins Of Ruin

What a fabulous album!

How would you define it, especially in comparison with Fates Warning ?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 08:33:12
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

I had one once and it was very romantic. La côte basque is really a charming place. Great title for an album, too.

NP - Marillion : Clutching At Straws (bonus CD)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 09:57:37
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 09:50:26
I had one once and it was very romantic.

I had a McDonalds drive-thru Breakfast in Telford the other day.  I didn't notice a romantic element ;)

NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 09:58:53
NP:
Kaipa - [Notes From The Past #04] Leaving The Horizon [14:10]


With a very nice (and long) intro.
Very melodic stuff. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:32:30
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 09:50:26
How would you define it, especially in comparison with Fates Warning ?

I'm afraid I can't really answer that one, since I'm not too familiar with Fates Warning. I do know that Ray Alder is a tremendous singer, which he showcases in spectacular fashion on 'The Origins Of Ruin'! Overall this album is pretty heavy, but there's a lot of melody to be found. If you're interested, check http://www.myspace.com/thebandredemption for a couple of songs. 'The Suffocating Silence' and 'Bleed Me Dry' are taken from The Origins Of Ruin.

I hope this is some kind of help. :)

NP: Sketching In Stereo - Technicolor Dreams

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:33:32
Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:41:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:33:32
Kaiser Chiefs - Employment

Great band, especially live! I saw them last year and they sure know how to put up a good show. Highly entertaining! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:44:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:32:30
I'm afraid I can't really answer that one, since I'm not too familiar with Fates Warning. I do know that Ray Alder is a tremendous singer, which he showcases in spectacular fashion on 'The Origins Of Ruin'! Overall this album is pretty heavy, but there's a lot of melody to be found. If you're interested, check http://www.myspace.com/thebandredemption for a couple of songs. 'The Suffocating Silence' and 'Bleed Me Dry' are taken from The Origins Of Ruin.

I hope this is some kind of help. :)

Yes, thanks  ;)

As a Dream Theater fan, you should really try Fates Warning, especially if you like Ray Alder's voice. I only have two albums from them, Perfect Symmetry and Parallels, but it's really top notch prog metal with huge silimarities in sound and music with Dream Theater I&W/Awake period. I would say that FT's music is less instrumental and probably less diverse than DT's, maybe due to the lack of keyboards (a second guitar instead), but it's nevertheless brilliant  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:52:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 10:41:18
Great band, especially live! I saw them last year and they sure know how to put up a good show. Highly entertaining! :)

Yes, a magnificent bunch of chaps.  I didn't think the second album was quite as good and I haven't even bought the third yet, but 'Employment' is definitely a 1970s 2000s classic *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 11:12:22
Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
3. Paramount


*horns* Really cool music! Makes me think of my vacation in Germany. Particularly the long drives along the river the Moselle, since I bought the album there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 11:31:13
Spock's Beard ~ Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 11:51:13
The Darkness - Permission To Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:01:46
Still Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
The title track...

I just discovered that there's a scratch on the disc, which makes this song unbearable to listen to... >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:06:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:01:46
Still Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
The title track...

I just discovered that there's a scratch on the disc, which makes this song unbearable to listen to... >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(

Then return it to 'sender'.  ;)

NP> Still Snow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:21:55
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 19:47:17
Nicky, what then shall we say about these things?

Well, Teunis is spot on again  *horns*

In contrast to some other roomies, particularly those whose names start with P, Teunis thinks before he posts. And he doesnt ask stupid questions  ;)


NP  Queensrÿche:  Rage For Order

I really like that album. And when I'm down, it uplifts me  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:30:28
The Darkness - One Way Ticket to Hell...And Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:59:37
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 13:21:11
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 12:06:15
Then return it to 'sender'.  ;)

Hmm... Don't think they'll agree with that...
No, I think this has got to do with either the cd player here (making scratches) or possibly the one in the car...
And... I was playing Ray Wilson's "An Audience And..." just now,  but it was infected with the scratch-virus too... :'(

What has become of this world? :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:03:30
NP Pendragon - Pure

Great, great, great ... and with no scratches so far
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:19:01
Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains - The Big Eyeball in the Sky.

Scratchless and matchless ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:32:24
NP: nothing... :(

Too scared that the cd player will scratch my discs... :-\


Oh wait... I could play some MP3's of course! :)


EDIT: Now playing:
Marillion - Marbles
1. The Invisible Man 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:43:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:32:24
EDIT: Now playing:
Marillion - Marbles
1. The Invisible Man 8)

Things don't get much better than Marbles 8)

Are you on the Marillion forum, and if so have you been reading about h's antics on the third Montreal night?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:47:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:43:27
Things don't get much better than Marbles 8)

Indeed my friend. 8)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:43:27
Are you on the Marillion forum, and if so have you been reading about h's antics on the third Montreal night?

I'm registered on the Marillion forum (just as 'Paco' there), what about it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:54:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:47:06
I'm registered on the Marillion forum (just as 'Paco' there), what about it?

This: http://www.marillion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=40376 (http://www.marillion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=40376)

I just thought h's spontaneous crowd surf was a brilliant response to things going wrong.  I love that band *horns*

Edit: I love this quote:

I was in front of Steve Rothery. He was in his zone, eyes closed playing his solo. Once he finished, he opened his eyes and looked in the middle of the stage where H was supposed to be. He looked everywhere and saw H body surfing at the back of the venue. He had an expresion much like :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:59:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:54:29
This: http://www.marillion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=40376 (http://www.marillion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=40376)

I just thought h's spontaneous crowd surf was a brilliant response to things going wrong.  I love that band *horns*

Yes I read that. Amazing! :o Actually I used to post on the Marillion-forum, but haven't done that for ages. Don't really know why...I do enjoy reading it though!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 15:03:21
Man, how cool is that! ;D
Something only h could pull of and get away with!
Wish I could see it.


EDIT:
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2725/99/116/501784800/n501784800_1519247_7622201.jpg)
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 15:13:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 14:59:02
Actually I used to post on the Marillion-forum, but haven't done that for ages. Don't really know why...I do enjoy reading it though!

I'm on there as 'Misplaced Marbles' but tend to post mainly in the 'Now playing' and 'Song title game' threads.  I keep my serious music talk for The Shattered Room 8)


NP: Marillion - This Strange Engine.  How could I resist? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 16:54:12
Marillion - Holidays in Eden (bonus disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-07, 18:30:03
Played on the way home

Empires never last - Galahad followed by The wake of Magellan - Savatage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:01:50
RPWL - World Through My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:04:51
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:10:25
NP Marillion - Clutching At Straws (first CD)  Too moving  :'( :'(

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:34:08
Knight Area - Under A New Sign  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:48:59
More than 100 back posts to read today, and the recent posts thinger only does 100, so if anyone said anything important about cheese early, I may have missed it.   :'(

NP:  R.E.M. - Murmur

Yes, I am easily swayed too.  Had to hear the 'rope' song.    ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 20:09:24
Deep Purple - Stormbringer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 21:22:56
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:16:04
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 21:22:56
Blind Ego ~ Numb

An awful lot of you seem to like this.  I guess I'd better investigate.   That and the Tock-Tick thingy.    ;D

NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

There, I bought a Porcupine Tree EP, usually a symptom of fanaticism.  Then again, it could be a sign of mental illness not to be fanatical about people capable of producing an album like Deadwing.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:31:36
John Wetton - Arkangel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:37:45
Interesting, I think I actually like Nil Recurring better than Fear of a Blank Planet (not that the latter is bad by any means).  Since it fits nicely into my time window at the moment, I'll think I'll play it again right now.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:38:47
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:37:45
Interesting, I think I actually like Nil Recurring better than Fear of a Blank Planet (not that the latter is bad by any means).

I do, too.  Great album with some fine drumming *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:49:55
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:37:45
Interesting, I think I actually like Nil Recurring better than Fear of a Blank Planet (not that the latter is bad by any means).  Since it fits nicely into my time window at the moment, I'll think I'll play it again right now.   ;D

Since I don't own the EP I think I shouldn't be saying anything on that subject, but I secretly have to agree with you. I also think it's better than FOABP.
:-X Now I just HAVE to buy the EP...


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:48:59
More than 100 back posts to read today, and the recent posts thinger only does 100
Is that so? :o ... :( I can't live with the fact that I could have missed something in the past... Please tell me it isn't true...

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 19:48:59
so if anyone said anything important about cheese early, I may have missed it.   :'(

No. But I will make a very important statement about cheese tomorrow. So be prepared!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:52:31
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:49:55
No. But I will make a very important statement about cheese tomorrow. So be prepared!

I shall make a note in my dairy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:54:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:52:31
I shall make a note in my dairy.

;D  Well sported, sir!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:56:09
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:54:49
;D  Well sported, sir!

;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:58:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:56:09
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:54:49
;D  Well sported, sir!

;D ;D


;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:05:13
What's the deal with this fascination that Steven Wilson has with ashes?   Is he overdue for a visit from the chimney sweep?  ???

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:12:55
Ephrat ~ No Ones Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:16:10
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:05:13
What's the deal with this fascination that Steven Wilson has with ashes?

I think the ashes are a by-product of all the trains he mentions...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:21:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:16:10
I think the ashes are a by-product of all the trains he mentions...

Yes indeed... I think that's facinating actually. Every band or artist has a few themes. Steven Wilson's theme is "Trains"... Why? Interesting.

I guess you should think it's interesting too, Steve.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:24:10
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:21:10
Yes indeed... I think that's facinating actually. Every band or artist has a few themes. Steven Wilson's theme is "Trains"... Why? Interesting.

In an interview he once said (something like) it was because there was always the sound of trains in the distance when he was young.  It's not that he's got an enthusiasm for trains, as such, just the emotions the memories conjure up.  Or something like that - I'm going from memory which isn't the best thing at my age! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:25:55
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:21:10
Yes indeed... I think that's facinating actually. Every band or artist has a few themes. Steven Wilson's theme is "Trains"... Why? Interesting.

I've noticed that virtually every symphonic metal band has songs about the sea.  I'm not sure if that's due to fish being a staple of Scandanavian diets or what.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:30:47
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:25:55
I've noticed that virtually every symphonic metal band has songs about the sea.

And Marillion are known to be fixated with 'Death and Water' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:48:04
NP Bryan Adams - Cuts Like A Knife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 07:48:56
Manning - Number Ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 09:03:41
Atom heart mother - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 09:16:34
Manning - Songs From The Bilston House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 10:34:38
Arena - Live & Life *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 10:58:24
Here's one for Manatee

MLB Chicago at Houston bottom of the 6th 3-0 to Chicago
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 12:05:07
Contagion - The Max - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-08, 12:29:41
Riverside ~ Rapid Eye Movement

For the first time i'm listening to the second disc of this album.
It's pleasant. Really pleasant.
Riverside rules!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-04-08, 12:37:13
Megadeth - Youthanasia

This one really exceeds my more optimistic expectations. To the point that I ordered the two previous albums, Countdown To Extinction and Rust In Peace. Am I getting Addicted To Chaos ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:14:28
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-08, 12:29:41
For the first time i'm listening to the second disc of this album.

:o

It has the best piece of all, the title track  *horns*


NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land

Got it back. One of my fave Q-albums, and an alltime fave. It's a very difficult album to get into. There are some moods that you don't find anywhere else.

Rage is easier, more melodic. There Geoff's tremendous expression fills a lot.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:46:47
Jp  Visions - Stratovarius
Np Extreme II :Pornagraffiti
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:49:25
Porcupine Tree : Piano Lessons, followed by A Smart Kid. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:51:03
So Iggy, what do you think of Extreme ?

I myself am quite taken. I'm planning to spend my next cd-money on some of their albums  *horns*

Nobody else but Jonesy, Iggy and me into Extreme ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 18:03:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:51:03
So Iggy, what do you think of Extreme ?

I myself am quite taken. I'm planning to spend my next cd-money on some of their albums  *horns*

Nobody else but Jonesy, Iggy and me into Extreme ?

Nicky.

It was a bit weird listening to them. I must have lived with someone who liked them at some stage. I recognise some of their stuff but don't own any as yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-08, 18:05:23
Today: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

np: Pendragon - The World

4. Prayer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-08, 18:06:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:51:03
So Iggy, what do you think of Extreme ?

I myself am quite taken. I'm planning to spend my next cd-money on some of their albums  *horns*

Nobody else but Jonesy, Iggy and me into Extreme ?

Nicky.

I for one, once was. But i'm not anymore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 18:27:08
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 19:58:56
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 10:58:24
Here's one for Manatee

MLB Chicago at Houston bottom of the 6th 3-0 to Chicago

Yeah, the Cubs have a very strong team this year.  They also have the longest-running current 'curse' of not having won a championship in over 100 years.  I guess I'd root for them to win if my guys don't make it, but unless that happens, let em stay cursed.   ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-08, 17:51:03
Nobody else but Jonesy, Iggy and me into Extreme ?

Haven't heard them in years, but I was never impressed with what I'd heard.  Admittedly I didn't investigate them much, so perhaps I'd like them more than I thought.


NP: Demians - Building an Empire

Back away from the window, Tom.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:32:46
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:46:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:32:46
Pendragon - Pure

That one sure does get a lot of mention here.  Is it particularly recommended among the Pendragon albums?  The Pendragon I've sampled so far leaves me somewhat underwhelmed -- particularly the vocals/lyrics.  There's plenty of good playing going on, particularly Clive working his magic, but the overall effect hasn't grabbed me.

Still digesting Demians.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:48:16
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:46:33
That one sure does get a lot of mention here.  Is it particularly recommended among the Pendragon albums?

Well, it's rockier/heavier, which is more likely to appeal to some folk.  Personally I'm a major Pendragon freak anyway, but yes, I found Pure to be something special on top of this *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:48:22
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:46:33
That one sure does get a lot of mention here.  Is it particularly recommended among the Pendragon albums?  The Pendragon I've sampled so far leaves me somewhat underwhelmed -- particularly the vocals/lyrics.  There's plenty of good playing going on, particularly Clive working his magic, but the overall effect hasn't grabbed me.

Still digesting Demians.

It took me a while before Pendragon took hold.

I think they take a fare bit fd listening to before they click.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 21:22:36
NP: Devin Townsend - Infinity 

iTunes tells me I've only played this one four times before. :o  Obviously, I had to take immediate steps.

I think I'll do something drastic and create a Demians topic in Other Bands now since I promised Tom my impressions of it, and I don't see an existing thread.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 21:22:41
Dream Theater - Images and Words *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 22:28:59
NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

I was so distracted noticing how great his other six albums were that I almost forgot how great this one is.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 22:53:12
Gong - Shamal.

The Shamal tour was the first time I saw Gong, and I remember being disappointed that Steve Hillage wasn't with them but bowled over by how bl**dy excellent they were.  Anyway, as it turned out there would be plenty of chances to see Hillage play in his own right in the coming years *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:02:32
Perhaps some of it's a function of location, but still, I get the feeling that anyone who can say "the first time I saw Gong" in all seriousness is among the elite of prog connoisseurs.    :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:07:39
Epica ~ The Phantom Agony   *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:24:50
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:02:32
Perhaps some of it's a function of location, but still, I get the feeling that anyone who can say "the first time I saw Gong" in all seriousness is among the elite of prog connoisseurs.    :o

Lol, but I think you're right about the location bit.  Over here, R.E.M. didn't play in our brother's bedroom ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:28:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:24:50
Lol, but I think you're right about the location bit.  Over here, R.E.M. didn't play in our brother's bedroom ;)

Well, outside his bedroom.  If they had been actually in his bedroom, Michael Stipe would surely have broken a leg tripping over all the junk on the floor.  My brother's much less messy now that he has children to be messy for him.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:34:57
I'd say a Michael Stipe beats a House-Elf ;)

Gong - Full Circle Live 1988
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:39:05
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 22:28:59
NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

I was so distracted noticing how great his other six albums were that I almost forgot how great this one is.   *horns*

I will say, however, that I could do without the gratuitous piercing scream at the end of the bonus track.   :-\


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:34:57
I'd say a Michael Stipe beats a House-Elf ;)

It's entirely possible that Michael Stipe is a house-elf.  Have you ever seen him and Dobby in the same place at the same time?


NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

because I'm in that kind of mood, and the first track, 'Namaste', kicks some major bootay.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:42:47
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-08, 23:39:05
It's entirely possible that Michael Stipe is a house-elf.  Have you ever seen him and Dobby in the same place at the same time?

An interesting possibility, and one that I hadn't considered.  I shall give it some thought as I lie abed soon - I need to get some sleep as I've got double-potions in the morning, followed by Quidditch practise ;)

Night all! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 00:40:14
NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

A final musical snack before more baseball.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 12:14:52
The Cranberries - Absolutely Acoustic (Bootleg CD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-09, 12:32:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-08, 20:48:16
Well, it's rockier/heavier, which is more likely to appeal to some folk.  Personally I'm a major Pendragon freak anyway, but yes, I found Pure to be something special on top of this *horns*

Seconded  8)

Bryan Adams - Reckless
Don' worry, I am just caught in a teenage nostalgia that (hopefully) shoud not last. But this guy was good in the 80's  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 13:11:57
Deep Purple - In the Absence of Pink: Knebworth '85
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-09, 13:43:30
Wind & Wuthering - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 14:46:24
Marillion - Holidays in Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-09, 14:48:11
Finished Disc 1 Genesis 70 - 75

NP Disc 3 currently the one about the hogweed.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 15:54:06
Just: Marillion - No One Can (CD Single)
Now: Marillion - Brave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 18:29:25
Queensrÿche - Q2K *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-04-09, 19:44:04
Just: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Now: It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 19:55:10
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

I think I'm beginning to get the hang of this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 20:29:00
Kim Mitchell - Kim Mitchell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-09, 20:31:07
The Tangent ~ Not As Good As The Book

Pretty decent album.
By the way, has any of you lot ever read the book that comes with it?
I still have to, just like The Salt btw.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 20:33:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-09, 20:31:07
By the way, has any of you lot ever read the book that comes with it?

Stunning album, but I regret to report I was too much of a peasant to get the more expensive version! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 20:47:30
Max Webster - Universal Juveniles.

OK, I know it's the obvious album with Rush on it, but it's their best IMHO *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 21:06:42
Matthew Sweet - Altered Beast*

*Parental Advisory: Non-prog content.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 21:31:11
Van der Graaf Generator - Present.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-09, 21:34:13
Marillion ~ Tux On
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 21:59:30
Played last night: 3 Blind Ego songs on MySpace (couldn't get the 4th to play for some reason)

I checked Amazon, and they only sell the albums as MP3s. Also, there don't seem to be any Marketplace sellers for it in CD form either.  Are the CDs only available directly through the band's website?  I found that a tad confusing since they don't seem to have considered people who have never seen a euro.  :-\

NP: Riverside: Second Life Syndrome (I played Out of Myself and Rapid Eye Movement last night)   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 22:05:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 21:59:30
I checked Amazon, and they only sell the albums as MP3s.

I don't know the answer to your question, but I feel I need to say "how bizarre!" :)

The Pineapple Thief - Variations on a Dream

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 23:00:21
Strapps - Strapps *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 23:02:47
NP: Talking Heads - Fear of Music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 23:33:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-09, 23:02:47
NP: Talking Heads - Fear of Music

Hmm, another band I've not ripped.  Added a few to the pile 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-09, 23:39:18
Alice Cooper - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 08:56:37
Talking Heads - True Stories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 09:57:59
Talking Heads - Little Creatures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 11:10:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 09:57:59
Talking Heads - Little Creatures
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 08:56:37
Talking Heads - True Stories

Good to see I have some influence, even if it's with a consumer of suspect biscuits.    ;)

NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

also played: The Killers - Sam's Town  (definitely not prog, but has a few songs that are very catchy)
                     Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
                     R.E.M. - Accelerate (more good songs than I detected on first listen  :)  )

Hogarth Marillion is an interesting prospect for me.  I guess I'd say the defining characteristic of Marillion both with Fish and Hogarth is emotion.  They're both extremely emotional singers.  For me, what this means is, it's really really good if I buy what they're selling in the song and a bit over-the-top if I'm not really convinced.  I loved Script for Jester's Tear, liked Fugazi, and was ambivalent toward Misplaced Childhood.  I'm getting to like Afraid of Sunlight a lot.  I've got a nagging feeling in back of my mind about a song from Brave which I found, frankly, annoying, but I begin to have hope that that was an anomaly.  To continue my Hogarth vs. Fish thought, it really seems as though they're two entirely different bands with the different singers.   Fish Marillion was hardcore prog.  Hogarth Marrilion is, as I read in one review, only quasi-prog, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.  Without the fairly proggish instrumentation behind him, the newer stuff could almost be "singer/songwriter" stuff from a very emotional performer.  As you know, I'm willing to buy into that sort of thing (with the appropriate warning labels on the box).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 11:58:26
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 11:10:36
Hogarth Marillion is an interesting prospect for me.  I guess I'd say the defining characteristic of Marillion both with Fish and Hogarth is emotion.  They're both extremely emotional singers.

'Emotional' lyrics (ie ones that make me blub, if I'm honest) are probably the defining feature of Marillion for me.  There are definitely more of these during the H years, but then there are also far more albums so that's probably to be expected.  I could go all day listing H-era songs that bring a tear to my eye, so I'll just pick a couple:  The imagery of children never seeing snow in 'Seasons End' and the bit about the dog in 'After Me' *horns*

Probably my overall fave Marillion Lyric is 'The Collection' which is to be found on bonus disc with 'Holidays in Eden'.  Not a blubber, more slightly disturbing.  It doesn't work as well for me if read as a poem, but combined with the music - wow!

The start of the Fish era and the current end of the Hogarth era are definitely opposite ends of the spectrum, they may as well be two different bands as you say.  But to me this hides to some extent just how rapidly Marillion evolved in the Fish years.  'Fugazi' is radically different to 'Script' and 'Misplaced Childhood' is again a quantum leap beyond 'Fugazi'.  'Clutching at Straws' is then a marked progression, although probably not as big a step as the first three.  On top of this, I'd say that 'Seasons End' (first H) is much closer to 'Clutching at Straws' (last Fish) than 'Clutching' is to 'Script'.

It's this continued evolution that has brought both Marillion and Fish closer to my heart as the years have gone by.  Neither have rested on their laurels or plummeted into a bloated, dead on a toilet phase.  Things keep getting better.  I'm more likely to be listening to 'Field of Crows' or 'Marbles' than 'Script' or 'Fugazi' these days, if I'm honest.  It's not that my liking for the early albums has diminished, indeed there's a healthy does of nostalgia there as an extra, just that I like the evolved Fish and the evolved Marillion even more. 8)

Purely my personal preference, of course.  I don't have similar views on Van Halen or Genesis...


NP: Rush - In Rio *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 12:16:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 11:58:26
It's not that my liking for the early albums has diminished, indeed there's a healthy does of nostalgia there as an extra, just that I like the evolved Fish and the evolved Marillion even more. 8)

Purely my personal preference, of course.  I don't have similar views on Van Halen or Genesis...

Makes sense to me.  Original Marillion was thrilling in a way because someone was carrying on the tradition of Peter Gabriel era Genesis (which is about as good as it gets IMO), but in some ways, I can see Hogarth as superior to Fish.  Phil Collins did a very nice job of filling in when they were still on a prog trajectory, but when he succumbed to populitis, there was really no hope of being as good (in my, and probably most proggies', estimation) as the Gabriel line-up.  With Van Halen (and it tickles me that you mention them, since I have a particular nostalgia for Van Halen even though they are utterly progless) they just weren't the same band (and were clearly not as great) with Sammie Hagar, although David Lee Roth is such a head case that I have no doubt that I'd rather hang out with Sammie.  David is a unique entertainer (and was hilarious live), who unfortunately happened to have difficulties not making an arse of himself.


NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Last night I spread the word about several prog bands (Porcupine Tree, Arena, IQ, Riverside, etc.) to some impressionable youths, so perhaps I sold a few CDs for the cause.   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-04-10, 12:20:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 11:58:26
'Emotional' lyrics (ie ones that make me blub, if I'm honest) are probably the defining feature of Marillion for me.  There are definitely more of these during the H years, but then there are also far more albums so that's probably to be expected.  I could go all day listing H-era songs that bring a tear to my eye, so I'll just pick a couple:  The imagery of children never seeing snow in 'Seasons End' and the bit about the dog in 'After Me' *horns*

Probably my overall fave Marillion Lyric is 'The Collection' which is to be found on bonus disc with 'Holidays in Eden'.  Not a blubber, more slightly disturbing.  It doesn't work as well for me if read as a poem, but combined with the music - wow!

The start of the Fish era and the current end of the Hogarth era are definitely opposite ends of the spectrum, they may as well be two different bands as you say.  But to me this hides to some extent just how rapidly Marillion evolved in the Fish years.  'Fugazi' is radically different to 'Script' and 'Misplaced Childhood' is again a quantum leap beyond 'Fugazi'.  'Clutching at Straws' is then a marked progression, although probably not as big a step as the first three.  On top of this, I'd say that 'Seasons End' (first H) is much closer to 'Clutching at Straws' (last Fish) than 'Clutching' is to 'Script'.

It's this continued evolution that has brought both Marillion and Fish closer to my heart as the years have gone by. 

I aree wholeheartedly with everything you just said. I couldn't have said it better (in English that is :D).

NP: Nick Barrett & Clive Nolan - A Rush Of Adrenaline

When watching this acoustic show you can really see that these guys are so extremely talented!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 12:33:28
NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

This just started playing when the last album ended and somehow, I utterly failed to be upset by it.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 13:07:43
NP:  Porcupine Tree - Signify

because I'm too dim to go to bed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-04-10, 13:20:35
TOTO - "Africa"
on Absolute Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 13:21:31
Dream Theater - Awake

6 o'clock on a Christmas morning, 6 o'clock on a Christmas morning...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 14:31:05
IQ - Ever *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 15:31:35
IQ - Living Proof
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-10, 15:32:06
Ephrat ~ No Ones Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-10, 15:34:21
Avantasia - The metal opera pt 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-10, 16:32:22
Ayreon ~ Timeline

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-10, 16:55:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-10, 16:32:22
Ayreon ~ Timeline



8) *horns*

Avantasia - Metal opera pt 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 17:52:22
Kate Bush - Aerial


Washing machines live longer with Calgon...or something like that ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-10, 17:53:34
Riverside ~ Rapid Eye Movement

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-10, 18:32:08
Funny that there was a discussion about Marillion this morning in this thread since, while not connected, I had a Marillion morning at home, playing a few discs of the remastered 2 CD's collection.

Those 2 CD's are really a must-have for everybody interested in the band, not only for the extra-music but also for the stirring liner notes, even if I presume that some of them can be found on the band's website. Steve mentioned The Collection and it's a good example of both very interesting music and story  :)

I already had CAS and HIE 2 CD's versions and recently got MC and SE. Those four albums represent to me the band at his best, altogether mature and incredibly creative. I know many fans rave about Brave that came right after HIE but we already had a discussion about it ...

NP Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction  Another story but interesting too  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 18:56:40
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-10, 18:32:08
also for the stirring liner notes

Hmm, not sure if I've ever looked at those! :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-10, 19:27:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 18:56:40
Hmm, not sure if I've ever looked at those! :-[ :-[ :-[

:o

NP Marillion - Brave  I need some rest because Countdown To Extinction is harder to digest than Youthanasia at first listen  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-10, 20:30:17
NP: Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 21:16:04
Weezer - The Green Album

I never noticed before, but 'Hash Pipe' has a touch of The Darkness to the vocals 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-10, 21:40:07
The Sugarcubes - It's-It

Edit: One of the few records I've ever bought that I'd describe as 'bl**dy awful'.  It's not The Sugarcubes proper, but an album of fairly dumb and repetitive dance mixes.  Not a genre I'm particularly fond of at the best of times, and this one is anything but the best of times! :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 00:35:44
IQ - Forever Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 10:36:26
Boxer – Below The Belt

I'm having a bit of a nostalgia trip at the moment, unearthing some of the rarely played bands from my collection that bring back good gig memories from the 1970s.

Boxer were a typical 1970s rock band that I was quite interested in at the time.  Although not a household name, Boxer weren't exactly obscure in that, if you followed rock music and knew your line-ups, they contained a number of known names from previous bands.  They also achieved a reasonable amount of notoriety at the time for the somewhat risqué cover of 'Below the Belt'.  Mike Patto's vocals remind me of Bon Scott in one or two places.

1970s concert goers might remember the Crawler-Boxer-Moon tour where you got three bands for your money, plus a free EP featuring a track from each – still got mine somewhere.  Moon weren't quite my cup of tea but Crawler were superb so it was a great gig for me.

Boxer recorded three albums in total, two of which I've got on CD while the other (typically my favourite) still languishes in the vinyl pile.

Wikipedia  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_(band)) gives a brief potted history and also shows the infamous cover art.  Curiously it refers to the uncensored version as rare, which is not how I remember it.  Perhaps that's just because I had the original, as did most of my mates...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-11, 10:48:12
Little Boy's Heavy Metal Shadow Opera About The Inhabitants Of His Diary - Abydos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-04-11, 11:36:42
NP: Sun Caged - Artemisia

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:04:42
Crawler - Pastime Dreamer Live.

Another 1970s nostalgia trip.  Paul Kossoff left Free and formed Back Street Crawler who then became simply Crawler after Paul's death.  Awesome live band who recorded a mere two studio albums, both of which I've only got on vinyl.  B*gg*r!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawler_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawler_(band))

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:46:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:04:42
Crawler - Pastime Dreamer Live.

Another 1970s nostalgia trip.  Paul Kossoff left Free and formed Back Street Crawler who then became simply Crawler after Paul's death.  Awesome live band who recorded a mere two studio albums, both of which I've only got on vinyl.  B*gg*r!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawler_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawler_(band))



I see you're on a bit of a seventies nostalgia trip this morning?

Did youy ever come across Red Sea by Warhorse?

NP Live at Budokan - Dream Theater

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:57:17
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:46:29
I see you're on a bit of a seventies nostalgia trip this morning?

Dammit!  What gave me away? ;D


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:46:29
Did youy ever come across Red Sea by Warhorse?

No.  I'm aware of who you mean, but they'd gone by the time I started going to gigs and I've never heard any records.  Are they worth checking out in your opinion?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-11, 13:19:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 12:57:17
Dammit!  What gave me away? ;D


No.  I'm aware of who you mean, but they'd gone by the time I started going to gigs and I've never heard any records.  Are they worth checking out in your opinion?

A good question. I haven't heard the album in ages and haven't invested in the CD yet. I remember playing it a lot but given that I was in my teens it may sound different to me now. I guess I'll have to buy it and let you know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 13:37:56
Kim Mitchell - Itch.

A real barnstormer of an album *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-04-11, 14:38:55
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 15:07:01
Just: Kim Mitchell - I am a Wild Party (Live)

and sticking with Mr Mitchell...

Now: Max Webster - Live Magnetic Air


Edit: Cool!  Interesting memorabilia on the official Max site.

http://www.maxwebster.ca/MEM_buttons.shtml (http://www.maxwebster.ca/MEM_buttons.shtml) I had the blue/black/white badge at the bottom 8)

http://www.maxwebster.ca/MEM_vacation_promo_1.shtml (http://www.maxwebster.ca/MEM_vacation_promo_1.shtml) Pamphlet and free flexi-disc that was given out at the Rush concerts where Max supported 8)

I'm back in the 1970s again! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-11, 20:40:39
Spock's Beard - Snow
Second disc
Last track "You Are The Wind At My Back".

This always makes my hairs on my neck raise. In a very good way!
Man, what a way to end an album! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 21:08:17
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-04-11, 20:40:39
This always makes my hairs on my neck raise.

That'd be the wind at your back, then ;D


IQ - Dark Matter *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-11, 22:02:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 21:08:17
That'd be the wind at your back, then ;D

Always better to have fresh wind at your back than not-so-fresh wind headed in the opposite direction.

Quote
IQ - Dark Matter *horns*

Good choice.  Make that a double.  NP: (see above)   *horns*

Yesterday I did a full car CD migration:

Returning to the mothership:

Weezer - "The Green Album"
IQ - Subterranea (both discs)
Arena - Pepper's Ghost (had been in my car CD player since about two days after it arrived)
Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie
Hüsker Dü - Warehouse: Songs and Stories


Going on a road trip:

Rewiring Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway with a Trombone (both discs)
Devin Townsend - Terria (because everyone should hear a crazy Canadian yell "Eat your beets!" while crossing the George Washington Bridge)
R.E.M. - Reckoning
Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust
George Thorogood - Maverick ("Gear Jammer" is a classic driving song)


The rewired Lamb is growing on me.  Sounds great in the car with the possible exception of the random noises parts on disc 2, but those were never my favorites on the original either.  I was considering bringing Afraid of Sunlight into the car, but I think it has too many quiet passages to respond well to road noise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-11, 22:49:04
The Flower Kings ~ Garden Of Dreams

A tiny epic.
No big deal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-11, 22:58:24
IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-11, 23:15:15
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-11, 22:02:33
The rewired Lamb is growing on me.  Sounds great in the car with the possible exception of the random noises parts on disc 2, but those were never my favorites on the original either.

Quite ;D

The Heads - No Talking Just Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-11, 23:53:09
IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 08:26:36
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-11, 23:53:09
IQ - The Seventh House

Good selection, Sir, I too hope to fit that in sometime today *horns*


Starting my (Easter Sun)day with Manning - Tall Stories for Small Children.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 09:47:37
Genesis - Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-12, 10:09:15
Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 10:34:28
Genesis - Seconds Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-12, 11:51:50
JP Love over gold - Dire Straits
NP Myths and legends - Rick Wakeman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 12:28:35
Genesis - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (CD Single)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-12, 14:01:57
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-12, 14:17:27
Dark Angel - The Reasoning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 14:54:17
Extreme - III Sides to Every Story.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2009-04-12, 16:20:00
Arena     Pride   Welcome to the Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 16:29:58
Just: Extreme - Waiting for the Punchline
Now: Nuno Bettencourt - Schizophonic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-12, 16:33:55
Tightly unwound - The Pineapple Thief
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 18:27:22
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-12, 16:33:55
Tightly unwound - The Pineapple Thief

Annoying how LastFM's 'autocorrect' drops 'The' from the band's name if you've not disabled that bug feature >:(


Metallica - Kill 'Em All *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-12, 18:56:25
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-12, 19:02:55
NP: Drive Like Maria - Elmwood

If you like Queens Of The Stone Age, you should give this band a try!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 20:55:43
NP: Live - Mental Jewelry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 22:10:21
NP: Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-12, 22:26:59
Shadow Gallery ~ The Queen Of The City Of Ice



(http://www.libertydollar.org/press-kit/images/fullsize/5000_money_bag.jpg)  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:07:13
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 20:55:43
NP: Live - Mental Jewelry

Spooky, I ripped that and Throwing Copper last night 8)


NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight (bonus disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:22:41
IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:29:58
Suspyre ~ When Time Fades

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:36:48
NP: Paul Simon - Graceland

Haven't played this in years, but it's quite good, really.  It's sort of a soundtrack to a mid-life crisis.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:45:08
NP: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 00:52:41
A now, a word from our sponsor:

NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 01:07:33
NP: Demians - Building An Empire

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 01:08:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 01:07:33
NP: Demians - Building An Empire

Tom

Me too
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 02:31:37
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-12, 23:36:48
NP: Paul Simon - Graceland
Haven't played this in years, but it's quite good, really.

Good grief man, my missus has got that one.  Pull yourself together! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 05:11:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 02:31:37
Good grief man, my missus has got that one.  Pull yourself together! ;D ;D ;D

Sorry, forgot myself for a bit there, but you'll note I did wash it down with a tall glass of Arena.

Will the following get me in more hot water?

NP: Counting Crows - Hard Candy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 08:55:55
Gong - Live on TV 1990.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-13, 10:36:34
New track of Phideaux new album 'Number Seven' on his MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/phideaux

Really like his previous album 'Doomsday Afternoon'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-13, 12:58:25
I just finished playing a fairly old computer game:
The Legend Of Kyrandia

It's from 1992 if I'm not mistaken.
The picture that I have as an avatar, is the main villain of the game. ;D

This game was my favourite, and it still is one of the best games I've played.
Recommended if you like point-and-click adventure games like the LucasArts and Sierra games.

Oh! And it has music by Frank Klepacki! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 13:06:54
NP: Marillion - Easter

Yes, really... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 13:29:53
Marillion - Happiness is the Road/Essence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 14:27:15
Marillion - Happiness is the Road/The Hard Shoulder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:21:30
Nick & Simon.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:30:37
Iron Maiden - The essential
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:31:55
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:21:30
Nick & Simon.  ::) ::) ::)

Not heard of them, but if you're a Big Fan then they must be pretty progtastic ;)


Pendragon - The Window of Life *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:32:34
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:21:30
Nick & Simon.  ::) ::) ::)

WHY!?!?!? :o >:( ;)

NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:35:31
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:21:30
Nick & Simon.  ::) ::) ::)

Rats I went rushing out to buy it but it is out of stock.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:43:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:31:55
Not heard of them, but if you're a Big Fan then they must be pretty progtastic ;)


Hehe, not even close Steve.  ;D
The distance between prog and Nick and Simon might as well be the distance to here (Earth mind you) and the far end of the galaxy.  :D

A Dutch thingy.
Kids stuff.  ;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:32:34
WHY!?!?!? :o >:( ;)

Why?
Because she's almost five years old.  :D

We'll be discussing this again when you have kids.  ;D

Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:35:31
Rats I went rushing out to buy it but it is out of stock.  :(

I hope you're kidding, Iggy?  ;D
Personally i even doubt that Nick and Simon are available in the UK but like i already mentioned: It's not prog/metal or related.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:45:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:43:23
Why?
Because she's almost five years old.  :D

Dude, we believe you.  No sweat! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:45:49
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:43:23
Hehe, not even close Steve.  ;D
The distance between prog and Nick and Simon might as well be the distance to here (Earth mind you) and the far end of the galaxy.  :D

A Dutch thingy.
Kids stuff.  ;)

Why?
Because she's almost five years old.  :D

We'll be discussing this again when you have kids.  ;D

I hope you're kidding, Iggy?  ;D
Personally i even doubt that Nick and Simon are available in the UK but like i already mentioned: It's not prog/metal or related.  ;)

yep they are on Amazon.co.uk and yes I was kidding  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-13, 19:21:48
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic Part 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 20:15:53
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 15:45:49
yep they are on Amazon.co.uk and yes I was kidding  ;D

;D

NP> Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-13, 20:28:28
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 20:45:22
Pink Floyd ~ Arnold Layne

Hehe, that song is even older then me.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 21:49:21
NP: Kate Bush - The Dreaming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 21:57:47
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 20:45:22
Pink Floyd ~ Arnold Layne

Hehe, that song is even older then me.  :D

Even older? No way! :o

;D Sorry Mad, I just couldn't resist...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 22:14:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 21:57:47
Even older? No way! :o

;D Sorry Mad, I just couldn't resist...

Tom

;D  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:03:34
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:17:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 21:57:47
Even older? No way! :o

;D Sorry Mad, I just couldn't resist...

Tom


Bloody kids!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:37:39
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:17:16

Bloody kids!  ;D

;D

NP: Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:40:35
I just found this awesome cd which i had to play again:

Onslaught ~ In Search Of Sanity

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:41:14
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:17:16

Bloody kids!  ;D

A question:  "Bloody" isn't actually considered a "naughty word" in the U.K. is it?  I've noticed Mr. Jones starring it out, and I'm a tad confused as I thought bloody was, if anything, the euphemism.  Inquiring heathen colonists want to know!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:50:15
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:41:14
A question:  "Bloody" isn't actually considered a "naughty word" in the U.K. is it?  I've noticed Mr. Jones starring it out, and I'm a tad confused as I thought bloody was, if anything, the euphemism.  Inquiring heathen colonists want to know!

I think it is on the cusp.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:06:01
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:41:14
A question:  "Bloody" isn't actually considered a "naughty word" in the U.K. is it?  I've noticed Mr. Jones starring it out, and I'm a tad confused as I thought bloody was, if anything, the euphemism.  Inquiring heathen colonists want to know!

No, it's a fairly normal word.  I guess I've picked up the starring from other forums infested with sanctimonious politically-correct little pr*cks ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:20:53
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-13, 23:50:15
I think it is on the cusp.
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:06:01
No, it's a fairly normal word.  I guess I've picked up the starring from other forums infested with sanctimonious politically-correct little pr*cks ;D

Bloody good.  I enjoy saying it.   ;D

NP: Weezer - "The Red Album"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:39:03
Revolver - The Beatles

I am playing Taxman for you Mr Tee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:40:57
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:39:03
Revolver - The Beatles

I am playing Taxman for you Mr Tee

Well, it's good to know he'd have to cross an ocean to come get me.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 01:02:39
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 02:05:13
The Beatles 62 - 66
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-14, 11:33:27
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 00:39:03
I am playing Taxman for you Mr Tee

The Taxman...

Didn't we have a forum member who called himself that? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:07:52
Previously: Arena - The Visitor
Now: Arena - Smoke & Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:09:30
Friday, there was a miracle : I played Brave and really enjoyed it. So, if the Pandora's Box is open, let's move on :

NP Marillion - Radiation

So far, I thought that the beauty of the cover overshadowed outrageously the triteness of the music. But I am beginning to like this one too (actually listening to the jaw-dropping guitar solo of Born To Run)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:12:09
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:09:30
So far, I thought that the beauty of the cover overshadowed outrageously the triteness of the music. But I am beginning to like this one too (actually listening to the jaw-dropping guitar solo of Born To Run)  8)

That was a real slow-burner for me, too.  Terrific album once you're into it though - Cathedral Wall, Few Words for The Dead, etc *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:29:56
Marillion - Radiation.  Well, why not? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:49:27
The white album - The Beatles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-14, 13:28:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 12:12:09
That was a real slow-burner for me, too.  Terrific album once you're into it though - Cathedral Wall, Few Words for The Dead, etc *horns*

Don't forget Under The Sun with it's nice summery feel, Three Minute Boy, These Chains and Answering Machine (although I like the acoustic version way better).

NP: Blind Ego - Numb

Pretty heavy album. I wasn't expecting that at all! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 14:01:21
Money - First Investment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 14:46:15
Mea Culpa - After Forever which on the whole is a little heavier than The Beatles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-14, 14:53:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - Futile EP

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-14, 15:35:03
Anneke van Giersbergen ~ Pure Air
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 16:07:45
Olias of Sunhillow - Jon Anderson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 16:20:32
Just: Transatlantic - SMPTE
Now: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-04-14, 20:49:33
Albion - Broken Hopes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:10:09
Sieges Even - The Art of Navigating by the Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:11:31
NP: Led Zeppelin - In Through the Out Door

Not prog, but sort of proggy for LZ.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:12:56
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:11:31
NP: Led Zeppelin - In Through the Out Door
Not prog, but sort of proggy for LZ.   *horns*

Did you have a vinyl copy, with the inner sleeve you could paint with water and colours would appear? 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:15:43
Animations ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:23:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:12:56
Did you have a vinyl copy, with the inner sleeve you could paint with water and colours would appear? 8)

Nope, I was a late-comer to the Zeppelin fold.  My college friends had tickets to see them when the tour was canceled due to Bonzo's untimely demise.  I wasn't going to go along since I didn't like them yet (heard Stairway to Heaven 8 billion times on the radio and went "blech")  .  In fact, the only Zep album I have on vinyl (if I recall correctly, which I may not) is, of all things, Presence.  I did know dozens of other people with the funky brown-bagged album though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:28:26
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:23:13
Nope, I was a late-comer to the Zeppelin fold.

I was never much of a Zepp fan, although I did buy the albums.  'Out Door' is always memorable because of the painty inner sleeve.  I think that apart from the awesome 'Presence', that was the most fun I ever had with a Zeppelin album ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:31:28
Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:35:58
Animations ~ Oranges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:42:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:28:26
I was never much of a Zepp fan, although I did buy the albums.  'Out Door' is always memorable because of the painty inner sleeve.  I think that apart from the awesome 'Presence', that was the most fun I ever had with a Zeppelin album ;D ;D ;D

Physical Graffiti is the one for me.

I was lucky enough to see them twice although there was 28 years in between performances.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:45:07
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:42:20
Physical Graffiti is the one for me.

I was lucky enough to see them twice although there was 28 years in between performances.

The second time had Bonzo Jr. on drums?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:45:45
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-14, 23:45:07
The second time had Bonzo Jr. on drums?

Yep it did indeed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 00:04:32
NP: Demians - Building an Empire

It wouldn't surprise me if this album has gotten more play from the denizens of this board than from the whole rest of the world.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-15, 00:06:29
Now playing:
Nothing.

Just to let you know. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 00:11:52
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-04-15, 00:06:29
Now playing:
Nothing.

I tried that in the car earlier.  It sucked less than the radio.  :P

However, I eventually stopped because I have Terria in the car, which unsucks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 09:52:09
Rush - Hemispheres

Unsuckable*.  A 20th century classic *horns*


* Copyright: Green Sea Mammal Corporation 2009
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-15, 10:04:54
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 00:11:52
... unsucks ...

:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:14:38
NP Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction

After more than five complete listens, I am still far from being grabbed like I was by Youthanasia. Apart from a few songs (notably Skin O' My Teeth, Symphony For Destruction and the title track), the music is not melodic enough for my taste. Since most reviewers of this album describe it as the first Megadeth album with real melodies, I think ordering Rust In Peace was a daring move  :-X  We'll see/hear when it arrives ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:27:23
Metallica - Garage Inc.

I've always found Metallica to be a little more tuneful than Megadeth, albeit in a skullcrushing kinda way appropriate to the genre.  Not that this has prevented me from building up a modest Megadeth collection, I should point out! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:33:54
You'll, no doubt wonder what I'm doing awake.  Well, I share your confusion.  However, that being the case:

NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera (double special important person edition)
was playing Kamelot - Epica and The Black Halo

Clearly Nicky needs to get his connection back, so he can bask in the glow of me becoming a Kamelot-head as opposed to some wuss who listens to Coldplay (who really are good, btw ).

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:27:23
I've always found Metallica to be a little more tuneful than Megadeth, albeit in a skullcrushing kinda way appropriate to the genre.  Not that this has prevented me from building up a modest Megadeth collection, I should point out! 8)

I think I agree (and I own the "Smell the Glove" CD of Metallica's), but I find that Devin Townsend crushes my skull in by far the most entertaining ways.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:36:46
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:33:54
You'll, no doubt wonder what I'm doing awake.

I'm not a native New Yorker, but I heard somewhere there's no sleep till Brooklyn? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:44:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:36:46
I'm not a native New Yorker, but I heard somewhere there's no sleep till Brooklyn? ;)

Ah, you quote the holy Book of Beasties.  My dad was born in Brooklyn.  I was born in Queens.  And no that doesn't mean that I slept with Freddie Mercury. :P

In fact, I am somewhat nocturnal by nature, and atm what I have in the way of work is on my own time at my computer, so I'm really up whenever the heck I feel like it.  This will continue until I decide I really don't want to be broke and someone decides they really want to hire a weirdo like me.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:01:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:44:31
In fact, I am somewhat nocturnal by nature, and atm what I have in the way of work is on my own time

Have you considered a career in pimping? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:10:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:01:25
Have you considered a career in pimping? ;)

As they said in the movie Night Shift, the preferred term is "love broker."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:12:15
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:10:53
As they said in the movie Night Shift, the preferred term is "love broker."

Ah, I see your research is well under way! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:14:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:12:15
Ah, I see your research is well under way! ;)

I seem to be at a pivotal age: It's a toss-up whether I'm more interested in the business opportunity or the merchandise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:46:24
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 11:44:31
I was born in Queens.

Are you the King of Queens then? :D BTW, for what it's worth (not much probably), I stayed in Queens while I was visiting New York!

NP: Blackfield - Blackfield II

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:47:24
Sylvan ~ Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:49:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:46:24
Are you the King of Queens then? :D BTW, for what it's worth, I stayed in Queens while I was visiting New York!

I'm at best a knight errant.  I haven't been to Queens since I was 4 except to go to a few awesome concerts at the old tennis stadium and to see my favorite baseball team.

NP: Kate Bush - The Dreaming

because it came on next, and I'm not capable of rejecting Kate after several Guinnesses.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:52:09
Genesis - Abacab.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:55:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:52:09
Genesis - Abacab.

Hard to argue with Genesis, even in their waning years, but I've got Kate.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:56:50
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:55:11
waning years

Careful with that keyboard, Eugene! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:00:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 12:56:50
Careful with that keyboard, Eugene! ;D

Well, face it.  I own Abacab too, and I like a good bit of it, but it's surely not close to their best.   Why the hell haven't you folks made Kate queen yet again?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:02:29
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:00:54
Well, face it.  I own Abacab too, and I like a good bit of it, but it's surely not close to their best.

I was thinking more of what a rogue 'k' might do to the quoted phrase...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:12:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:02:29
I was thinking more of what a rogue 'k' might do to the quoted phrase...

Either I'm being dim (certainly possible) or we've got a case of non-compatible slang going on.  In any case, if Kate's interested, feel free to give her my address.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:25:50
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:12:31
Either I'm being dim (certainly possible) or we've got a case of non-compatible slang going on.

Blimey, I'd be virtually unable to complete a sentence if I didn't have w*nk or w*nking in my vocabulary!
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wikisaurus:masturbate (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wikisaurus:masturbate)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:31:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:25:50
Blimey, I'd be virtually unable to complete a sentence if I didn't have w*nk or w*nking in my vocabulary!
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wikisaurus:masturbate (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wikisaurus:masturbate)

At least one (and most likely both) of us is/are confused.  I know what the above means, but I can't see where slipping in a 'k' would insert it into my statement.   And yes, I realize (realise in English) that 'insert' begs to be pounced upon.  Kate's being a tad weird right now, but I still love her.

Edit: I get it.  "waning" converts to "wanking," although I must point out that you left that part out of the quote.   ;D

Edit of Edit: OK, you did quote it, just not in the post, where you said "the quoted phrase."  Shall we shake hands and call it a draw?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 15:32:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 13:31:43
Shall we shake hands and call it a draw?

Not if it's your waning hand ;)


Genesis - Lamb Lies Down live discs from the 'Archive 1967-75' set.  Pre-waning bliss *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 17:42:19
Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Destruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 18:46:57
Genesis ~ Selling England By The Pond  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 19:39:06
NP: Kaiser Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-15, 19:40:58
Transatlantic - SMPTE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:23:05
Epsylon ~ The Gift

Does anyone know this band?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:47:05
NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:54:28
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:23:05
Epsylon ~ The Gift

Does anyone know this band?
I know it's a MySpace friend of mine and I remember their tracks sounded great when I checked them out. But you get so many friend requests on MySpace and there are so many great bands, can't buy all the music  ;). You find them recommendable?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:05:18
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:54:28
I know it's a MySpace friend of mine and I remember their tracks sounded great when I checked them out. But you get so many friend requests on MySpace and there are so many great bands, can't buy all the music  ;). You find them recommendable?

Hmm not sure yet.
I seem to remember that i've got a friend-request of theirs too in the past but like you say, you get so many from time to time and to be honest, i hardly ever use Myspace, i use hyves more.

It's not bad. But on the other hand it's not my thing either.

"maar je mag een gegeven paard nooit in z'n bek lachen'.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:12:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:05:18
Hmm not sure yet.
I seem to remember that i've got a friend-request of theirs too in the past but like you say, you get so many from time to time and to be honest, i hardly ever use Myspace, i use hyves more.

It's not bad. But on the other hand it's not my thing either.

"maar je mag een gegeven paard nooit in z'n bek lachen'.   ;D
;D Okay, thanks for the info. Just read what you wrote in the 'purchases' thread. Gothic-alike music doesn't have my interest either. I have a few Within Temptation albums, but I don't find myself playing them often  :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:19:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:05:18
i use hyves more

Hehe, I'm sooo gonna find you...I hope...:P

NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:26:29
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:19:57
Hehe, I'm sooo gonna find you...I hope...:P

Hehe, i'm not that hard to find.  :D

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:23:05
Epsylon ~ The Gift


Now let's get back to business, shall we?

NP> Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* <-- multiplied by a hundred.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:41:01
Frank Klepacki - C&C: Red Alert
2. Face The Enemy 1

This song is very cool. *horns* Has some very good drumming by Mr. Klepaco.

Next song is "Face The Enemy 2".

I've made a mix and now these two songs are a ten minute epic. Really cool! 8) Works very well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:49:55
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:26:29
Hehe, i'm not that hard to find.  :D

I think I found you, but I'm not totally sure, 'cause obviously I don't know what you look like! :P

Anyway, I'm still playing PT's In Absentia. What an album! I must admit that I forgot how good it is. The only song that I would listen to once in a while was Blackest Eyes, but now that I'm playing the full album again I realise much I actually dig it. *horns*

BTW, I just realised that I will see Dream Theater, Opeth and Porcupine Tree in the same week in October!!! :o 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:53:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:49:55

BTW, I just realised that I will see Dream Theater, Opeth and Porcupine Tree in the same week in October!!! :o 8)

Tom

Then i think we're going to the same concerts.  ;D

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:49:55
I think I found you, but I'm not totally sure, 'cause obviously I don't know what you look like! :P

If that picture shows a man with some shreds of paper on his head...

Yup, that's me.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:59:01
NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Do you think Steven Wilson will be part of the Opeth show?   And how long does it take to become a Dutch citizen?  I've even been to a soccer/non-Celine-football match in the past year.  I rooted for the team my 10-year-old nephew was on.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:59:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:53:59
Then i think we're going to the same concerts.  ;D

Ah great. Now I'm sure that when I get home from these gigs I won't see a message in my inbox in which you're asking me to buy a cd for you at the gig I just came home from! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:00:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:59:31
Ah great. Now I'm sure that when I get home from these gigs I won't see a message in my inbox in which you're asking me to buy a cd for you at the gig I just came home from! ;)

Tom

Hehe, thanks for reminding me. Again.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:05:43
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:59:01
Do you think Steven Wilson will be part of the Opeth show?   And how long does it take to become a Dutch citizen?

I think that's very unlikely, since PT and Opeth are both on a different touring schedule. About becoming a Dutch citizen: Are you sure it's worth the hassle?;)

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 21:53:59
If that picture shows a man with some shreds of paper on his head...

Yup, that's me.  ;D

Hehe, I guess this means I found you...;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:09:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 15:32:44
Not if it's your waning hand ;)


Genesis - Lamb Lies Down live discs from the 'Archive 1967-75' set.  Pre-waning bliss *horns*


I don't suppose I'd have any better luck if I used the word 'waxing', would I?

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:05:43
I think that's very unlikely, since PT and Opeth are both on a different touring schedule. About becoming a Dutch citizen: Are you sure it's worth the hassle?;)

It might be.  What sort of health insurance plan(s) do you have over there?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:20:12
Dream Theater - Live at the Marquee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 22:57:44
NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

My brain is already scrambled today, might as well finish it off.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:08:58
Single track: Dream Theater - Surrounded, from Chaos in Motion

I rarely play anything other than complete albums, but I wanted to hear this awesome rendition (it's the one that segues into 'Sugar Mice') and I haven't got time for the whole multi-CD extravaganza! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:09:58
Megadeth ~ United Abominations  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:25:55
Marillion - Friends.

Great album, generally.  The Britney and Abba covers are thankfully countered by Focus's 'Hocus Pocus' and R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:29:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:25:55
Marillion - Friends.

Great album, generally.  The Britney and Abba covers are thankfully countered by Focus's 'Hocus Pocus' and R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' *horns*

Intriguing.  I'd think to properly cover Britney and Abba, you'd need a band like, say, Motörhead.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:32:20
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:29:06
I'd think to properly cover Britney and Abba, you'd need a band like, say, Motörhead.

Or a couple of tons of topsoil ;D

http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/friends.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/friends.htm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:49:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:32:20
Or a couple of tons of topsoil ;D

http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/friends.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/friends.htm)

;D

Britney's already proven to be fertile, but do we really want to see what might sprout from that garden?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:52:28
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:59:12
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:49:36
but do we really want to see what might sprout from that garden?

You're right, I didn't really think that one through :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-16, 09:21:40
NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 09:31:54
Marillion - Family
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 11:25:36
Tommy Shaw - Ambition *horns*

AOR perfection 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 12:22:42
Mott - Shouting and Pointing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 13:46:21
Mott the Hoople - Live (30th Anniversary Edition) Broadway CD

Not just an awesome recording of an awesome band at their peak, but the various sleeve notes make for interesting reading - in a name-dropping, 1970s, who's-who kind of way.

"David Bowie and Mick Jagger had danced at the side of the stage behind Morgan Fisher throughout the second house"

"Jimmy Page tried to halt the descending marionettes, rival roadies grappled and Mott would not let a 'worse for wear' John Bonham play drums on 'All the Young Dudes', so violence ensued"

And Brian May's notes on the "only time Queen ever supported anyone" tour.

Gawd bless Rock'n'Roll *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-04-16, 17:22:40
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 18:04:39
Led Zeppelin's Mothership
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 21:00:39
Jimi Hendrix - Radio One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 21:42:47
Terrorvision - Regular Urban Survivors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 21:45:00
Buffalo Tom - Sleepy Eyed

The song and album title games sometimes give me an urge to play something.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:29:01
Dark angel - The reasoning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:36:10
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 21:45:00
The song and album title games sometimes give me an urge to play something.   :)

Me too.  Something scary ;)

Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Tattooed Beat Messiah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:46:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:36:10
Me too.  Something scary ;)

Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Tattooed Beat Messiah


Aaaaarrrgggghhhh!  It was even scarier because I initially misread 'Reaction' as a body part that is generally considered unsavory.   :P


NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

because I'm only one being's worth of omniscient so far and need further study.

Last night I discovered that Devin is not the best choice for the hung-over, so I retreated into the safety of the relatively soothing nihilism of Porcupine Tree.  I've also decided that Blackfield is not as poppy as I'd feared (just a couple songs are) and is, in fact, quite good.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:50:03
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:46:23
Blackfield is not as poppy as I'd feared (just a couple songs are) and is, in fact, quite good.   *horns*

Jolly spiffing, IMHO.  Never struck me as poppy at all *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:51:54
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:46:23
I've also decided that Blackfield is not as poppy as I'd feared

Of course it isn't! I think it's because of the ashes. I've never heard the ashes go 'pop'.

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:46:23
and is, in fact, quite good.   *horns*

Of course it is!

I think it's something like Progressive Pop or something...
Nah, not even that.
Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen are more like a singer songwriter duo.

I'm not making sense...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:54:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:51:54
I'm not making sense...

You've got woman on the brain.  It's generally impossible to make sense in such a state.  On the plus side, you probably don't care.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:01:22
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-16, 22:54:44
You've got woman on the brain.

Short-term mammary problems ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:01:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:01:22
Short-term mammary problems ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:05:55
Ah ok, I wondered what it could be.
Tomorrow I'll probably look at what I've written (typed) here and go "AAAHHH!!!" and "OH NOOOO!!!" and possibly even "NOAH!!!".


Iggy, what's with the "18"?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:07:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:05:55
Iggy, what's with the "18"?

I was wondering that, but didn't like to ask ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:14:50
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:05:55

Iggy, what's with the "18"?

His age, a few years back.  ;D   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:16:32
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:05:55
Ah ok, I wondered what it could be.
Tomorrow I'll probably look at what I've written (typed) here and go "AAAHHH!!!" and "OH NOOOO!!!" and possibly even "NOAH!!!".


Iggy, what's with the "18"?

Hmmm later


Mirror - Blind Ego
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:26:55
XTC - Coat of Many Cupboards CD1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:48:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:26:55
XTC - Coat of Many Cupboards CD1


Not sure why but I never got on with XTC.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-17, 06:34:42
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:48:03
Not sure why but I never got on with XTC.

I have only one of their albums.  They're entertaining in small doses, and 'Making Plans for Nigel' is a classic.

NP: Arena - Contagion

P.S.  I do believe I've figured out what Iggy's number means, but I'll let him reveal it when he sees fit.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 09:09:17
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-17, 06:34:42
P.S.  I do believe I've figured out what Iggy's number means, but I'll let him reveal it when he sees fit.   8)

Alas, as it seems to be counting down I think I have an inkling too ::)


NP: Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 09:19:41
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 23:48:03
Not sure why but I never got on with XTC.

I can't help you there ;)  Are you generally not well disposed towards new-wave(ish) bands, or just this one in particular?

It's only in the last 10 years or so that I've really gotten into them, mainly because of a) Primus's cover of 'Scissor Man' and b) working for a while with a chap who was XTC mad.

It's amazing how many really excellent singles they've done - check out the 'Fossil Fuel' collection, for example *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-17, 11:32:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 09:19:41
I can't help you there ;)  Are you generally not well disposed towards new-wave(ish) bands, or just this one in particular?

It's only in the last 10 years or so that I've really gotten into them, mainly because of a) Primus's cover of 'Scissor Man' and b) working for a while with a chap who was XTC mad.

It's amazing how many really excellent singles they've done - check out the 'Fossil Fuel' collection, for example *horns*

Thanks for this much appreciated.

I think I liked senses working overtime.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 11:57:57
Wrathchild America - Climbin' The Walls.

Fairly standard 80s metal fayre, but includes a cover of Floyd's 'Time' :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-17, 12:06:13
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 23:09:58
Megadeth ~ United Abominations  *horns* *horns* *horns*

So I can take it as a recommendation ? I saw a few vids' of 2007 Download Festival and the new (and now ex  :P) Megadeth guitarist cut a few awesome solos IMHO. Does he shows his skills on UA ?

NP UFO - Phenomenom  Indeed ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 13:50:41
Just: Vinnie Vincent Invasion - Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Now: Wolfsbane - Everything Else
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-17, 14:37:09
Bridge across forever - Transatlantic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 15:06:13
Just: Wolfsbane - Wolfsbane.
Now: Cinderella - Still Climbing.

Bit of a ripping frenzy here at the moment, making inroads into the 'not played for years' pile.  Cinderella is a particularly strong album, not a million miles away from Ratt at their best *horns*


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-04-17, 15:26:11
NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-17, 15:31:00
XII - Twelfth Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 15:59:12
Lynyrd Skynyrd - One More From the Road.

While I've got the 25th Anniversary Edition, I'm actually listening to the 'regular' version. 33 years of conditioning means I expect to hear 14 tracks in a certain order... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-17, 16:38:24
Today I played Testimony by Neal Morse.
Of course thanks to the Neal Morse Lifeline thread.

I played both discs and enjoyed it tremendously.
Indeed, the first disc is probably the better one. But disc two has songs like: "Sing It High", "I Am Willing", "The Storm Before The Calm" and "Oh Lord My God", which I really like. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-04-17, 17:47:21
NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 18:18:15
Weezer - Maladroit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-04-17, 18:34:04
Earlier: IQ - The Seventh House

np: IQ - Tour Cd 1

track: Lost In Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-17, 22:34:38
Played last night: All of my Arena albums (which I'm shamed to admit don't yet include the first two, but they're difficult to find at anything remotely close to normal prices around here -- I may have to resort to a transatlantic order)

NP: Blues Traveler - Four
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 22:38:23
Currently watching Queen live at the Rainbow 1974
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6456985434956491654 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6456985434956491654)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-17, 22:52:38
Note to self: get more Blues Traveler CDs.  The traditional formula of: [fat mat with harmonica = good] holds true to form here.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-17, 23:24:21
NP: Faith No More - The Real Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-17, 23:26:46
Lifeline - Neal Morse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-17, 23:32:21
My dad was listening to an Irish (actually English) folk band again.
It sounded pretty impressive.
(But I have to admit that I'm pretty quickly impressed by Traditional Irish Folk music.)

The band's name is Flook and it's got some awesome flute powers! ;D

http://www.myspace.com/2flutes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-17, 23:56:13
Steve Howe - The Steve Howe Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-18, 00:42:44
Propaganda - Sparks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 08:22:45
The Cars - The Cars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-18, 09:01:52
Rumour and sigh - Richard Thompson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 09:09:19
Stray Cats - Various tracks on LastFM

Stray Cats weren't my normal cup of tea when they first appeared, but a mate of mine got hooked - despite being a card-carrying Yes fan.  As he kept playing 'Runaway Boys' on the juke-box in the Mercat Cross (a Birmingham Pub) I ended up getting hooked too.  The first album was awesome, with a wonderfully live production from Dave Edmunds.

I was less than impressed when I went to see them live, however, as they made extensive use of backing tapes - cheating!  Also most of the audience were little kids (and I do mean little) dressed as teddy boys.  A weird and unsatisfying night out.

I've got a couple of albums on vinyl which I've not heard for many years, so LastFM is really coming up trumps here.  Brian Setzer is an excellent guitarist *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 11:18:55
Cocteau Twins - Lullabies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-04-18, 12:00:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - XM

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-18, 12:19:53
Roine Stolt - Wall Street Voodoo
I really enjoy this one. :)

By the way, Steven Wilson has the ashes but Roine Stolt keeps talking about dust...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 12:26:06
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-04-18, 12:19:53
By the way, Steven Wilson has the ashes but Roine Stolt keeps talking about dust...

And Gong are advocates of cheese *horns*


NP: Talking Heads - Naked
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-18, 14:19:32
Neal Morse - Testimony
Why not. 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-18, 14:30:28
Mostly Autumn this morning.

For all we shared, A heart full of Sky and Passengers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 15:33:51
Just: The Who - Quadrophenia
Now: The Who - Who's Next
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-04-18, 16:12:51
In heavy rotation, my latest purchases, which arrived today:

Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Have played them twice, both are  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-18, 17:04:13
Fish ~ Vigil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 18:02:24
Just: R.E.M. - Murmur
Now: Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds - Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-18, 22:20:42
Just: Deke Leonard - Iceberg
Now: Deke Leonard - Kamikaze
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-18, 23:04:01
NP: Weezer - "The Red Album"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-04-18, 23:29:47
Weezer - Weezer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-19, 00:17:45
White - White
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 08:49:11
Man - Live at the Rainbow 1972
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:15:13
Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Steve, it's the weekend, don't you get to sleep late?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:18:32
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:15:13
Steve, it's the weekend, don't you get to sleep late?

I did sleep late - 07:00 ;)  But I'm one of life's early risers normally! :o


NP: Various Artists - Christmas at the Patti.  (Includes Man, Dave Edmunds, Ducks Deluxe etc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:25:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:18:32
I did sleep late - 07:00 ;)  But I'm one of life's early risers normally! :o

Interesting.  My mother's told me that I was a night owl even as an infant.  Given you're 5ish hours ahead of me to start with, it's a wonder we're ever awake at the same time at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:26:05
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:25:00
Interesting.  My mother's told me that I was a night owl even as an infant.  Given you're 5ish hours ahead of me to start with, it's a wonder we're ever awake at the same time at all.

My other half is more of a night owl.  We leave each other notes on the stairs ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:36:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:26:05
My other half is more of a night owl.  We leave each other notes on the stairs ;D

I assume you've met in person at least once, since I recall something about a daughter.   ;)

Marginally on topic:  I think I like this Killing Joke album a lot more now than when I bought it.  I may need to seek out more of their stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:52:58
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:36:20
I assume you've met in person at least once, since I recall something about a daughter.   ;)

Daughter is from a previous life.  I think they were on offer at the time, and I never could resist a bargain ;D


Steve Howe - Beginnings.  I had a bit of a Steve Howe ripping party the other day, it's amazing how(e) many albums of his I've actually got. 8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:00:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:52:58
Daughter is from a previous life.  I think they were on offer at the time, and I never could resist a bargain ;D

This is probably totally inappropriate and no implications are intended, but for some reason, that reminds me of the cheesy Tom Hanks movie, Bachelor Party.  His fiancee's father asks if he wants children, and he says something along the lines of "there's this 16 year-old Korean girl I've had my eye on."   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:01:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 09:52:58
Daughter is from a previous life.  I think they were on offer at the time, and I never could resist a bargain ;D


Steve Howe - Beginnings.  I had a bit of a Steve Howe ripping party the other day, it's amazing how(e) many albums of his I've actually got. 8)




I still admire his attempt at Tales from topographic oceans when on a solo tour by himself!

NP The verve - Urban hymns
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:04:10
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:00:04
This is probably totally inappropriate and no implications are intended, but for some reason, that reminds me of the cheesy Tom Hanks movie, Bachelor Party.  His fiancee's father asks if he wants children, and he says something along the lines of "there's this 16 year-old Korean girl I've had my eye on."   ;D

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:06:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:01:49
I still admire his attempt at Tales from topographic oceans when on a solo tour by himself!

Indeed.  This reminds me - I had a ticket to see him solo at Ronnie Scott's in Birmingham, 12 or more years ago.  I had to cry off in the end because of a deadline for something I was working on at the time - exceptionally annoying >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:18:42
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:01:49
I still admire his attempt at Tales from topographic oceans when on a solo tour by himself!

Steve Howe sure has a lot to offer  *horns*


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NP The verve - Urban hymns

Guys, you think that I would find any enjoyment in The Verve ?


NP  Slayer:  God Hates Us All

My collegue Rune is very much into Slayer, so I'v taken that as a goad to get into this group.

They obviously are a challenge to me - but I don't mind challenges. One thing is clear to me: They definitely are serious about what they are doing ! And before I make any further statements about'm, I wanna get more into'm - just like * no, forget it  ;D

Quite a noisy group  :o - but you can actually adapt to hearing what Tom Araya is singing, and I'm even beginning to hear some melody  :D

Noone else wants to take the jump ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:26:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:18:42
Guys, you think that I would find any enjoyment in The Verve ?

I'd say approach with caution as you may find them a little lightweight.  I've got all their albums and EPs and thus probably qualify as a fan of some sorts.  But even then there are many days when I'm in the mood for something a little more direct.

Try and check them out online before spending any cash.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:28:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:18:42
Guys, you think that I would find any enjoyment in The Verve ?

I can't speak to that as the only song of theirs that rings a bell is 'Bittersweet Symphony', which is a good song, but I dunno that it warrants massive album purchases, especially if you're in a heavy mode.

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Noone else wants to take the jump ?

I'm not opposed to giving Slayer a chance.  I'm still in catch-up mode due to my (forgivable only because it's so hard to hear it around here unless you know where to look) backlog of good prog that I haven't heard yet.  I might like them now (I think I've heard a bit of them, but I couldn't name a song), since, like you, I've gotten heavier (and I mean in musical interests, although I admit to gaining a few pounds too) with age.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

because it's good music, and I can't keep a straight face while listening to it.

I suspect Devin is someone you either love or hate.  I happen to love the lunatic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:29:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:26:49
Try and check them out online before spending any cash.

Or else I'l try out an album by The Verve. Which one offers most to a metalhead ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:32:12
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:28:06
... although I admit to gaining a few pounds too ...

Hm  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:32:17
Steve Howe - Natural Timbre.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:33:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:29:24
Or else I'l try out an album by The Verve. Which one offers most to a metalhead ?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression of The Verve is that they're not remotely metalish, so I'd say Slayer by deafault.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:51:29
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:33:22
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression of The Verve is that they're not remotely metalish, so I'd say Slayer by deafault.

I'd agree.

NP Who's Next - The Who (deluxe edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:00:34
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:33:22
... so I'd say Slayer by deafault.

???


NP  Steve Winwood:  Nine Lives

Ms 007 kindly requested that I replace the Slayer album on my Walkman  ;D

I was actually also thinking about assembling my brain again  :D

I like Traffic a lot. Steve Winwood sings in a very special way that touches me quite. Nine Lives is from 2008. Nice to see that he's still into it. The voice is still in top shape, the music sounds similar. Let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:20:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:00:34
???

Slayer by default because I believe they are undisputably metal, while The Verve is not metal at all.

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Ms 007 kindly requested that I replace the Slayer album on my Walkman  ;D

I was actually also thinking about assembling my brain again  :D

I like Traffic a lot. Steve Winwood sings in a very special way that touches me quite. Nine Lives is from 2008. Nice to see that he's still into it. The voice is still in top shape, the music sounds similar. Let's see .....

Does Ms 007 hear your Walkman, or is she just concerned that Slayer will do you harm?

I'd advise against brain assembly unless it's absolutely necessary for fiscal reasons.  I've always found that my brain gives me more grief than about anything I could name.

I wasn't too thrilled by Traffic when I was on my original prog journey (roughly 28 years ago), but I've branched out quite a bit since then, so they're another band that probably warrants another listen.


NP:  Hum - You'd Prefer an Astronaut

Haven't played this in a long time.  Not sure what to expect, but there's some guitar, so it'll do.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:32:40
Sieges Even - Paramount *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:43:04
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:20:46
Slayer by default because I believe they are undisputably metal, while The Verve is not metal at all.

OK, so you're actully advising me not to waste my time on The Verve (thus not saying that they're bad, just that they're probably nothin for Mr. 007) ?


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Does Ms 007 hear your Walkman, or is she just concerned that Slayer will do you harm?

Definitely the first, and probably the last too. Well, understandably: I myself aint either sure about whether Slayer might be shovin around some'o my brain cells  :o

But since we got guys in Afghanistan and other places riskin their lives protecting us against al-Qaeda and other wicked stuff, I'm willing to run the lesser risk of listenin to Slayer  :D


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I'd advise against brain assembly unless it's absolutely necessary for fiscal reasons.  I've always found that my brain gives me more grief than about anything I could name.

;D

Actually even seriously, Yeah and Yay, considerin prog iac.

It's obvious that prog has affected my brain, cause I experience that some'o the things I say bewilder people, and give'm a bit different angle on things  :)

Not to overdo, of course. Many of the things I allow myself to say in the Room, I rarely say elsewhere, to the extent that some people even experience me as wallpaper - and with such people, I don't mind .....


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I wasn't too thrilled by Traffic when I was on my original prog journey (roughly 28 years ago), but I've branched out quite a bit since then, so they're another band that probably warrants another listen.

I'd definitely say so. And I'd add that they probably grow with age (i.e. yours and mine, appealing to the 10% of our brains cells that have not been expropriated by metal)  ;D

Steve Winwood should not be missed  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:59:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:43:04
OK, so you're actully advising me not to waste my time on The Verve (thus not saying that they're bad, just that they're probably nothin for Mr. 007) ?

Right, I only recall the one song, and I like it, but if you're only up for metalish stuff right now, they're not for you.

Ok, I've had enough Hum for now.

NP: Hüsker Dü - Flip Your Wig
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-04-19, 12:11:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:18:42
NP  Slayer:  God Hates Us All

Quite a noisy group  :o - but you can actually adapt to hearing what Tom Araya is singing, and I'm even beginning to hear some melody  :D

Noone else wants to take the jump ?

I am into Megadeth these days and I have serious fun (btw, didn't I notice that a member of one your favorite bands joined Megadeth recently ?). So Slayer could be the next step but I watched a few videos on Youtube and frankly I think it's too much noise and not enough melody for me  :P But a few weeks ago, I would never have believed that I could like Megadeth so everything is possible ...

NP John Wetton - Rock Of Faith

Since I'm alone with the little Louise, I need to play something mellow and this album fits perfectly : it's mellow to the core ...   :-X :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 12:33:05
Spock's Beard - V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 12:41:08
NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

Probably his heaviest non-Strapping Young Lad album.  Something perky to beat my brain into submission before I go to sleep.    8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 13:03:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 10:18:42
NP  Slayer:  God Hates Us All

Interesting title.
What's this album about?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 13:44:36
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 13:03:10
Interesting title.

To say the least  ;D


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What's this album about?

I'm workin on it, Paxi.

Here's Wiki givin ya a starter (Wiki - Slayer): "Slayer is best known for speaking through perspective without being necessarily sympathetic to the cause of their inspiration. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as death, deviants, genocide, insanity, Nazism, necrophilia, religion, Satanism, serial killers, suicide, and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong criticism from religious groups and the general public."


NP  Roger Waters:  In The Flesh  (live album, title track on repeat)

Whew - awesome  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:07:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 13:44:36
Here's Wiki givin ya a starter (Wiki - Slayer): "Slayer is best known for speaking through perspective without being necessarily sympathetic to the cause of their inspiration. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as death, deviants, genocide, insanity, Nazism, necrophilia, religion, Satanism, serial killers, suicide, and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong criticism from religious groups and the general public."


Then why did you find it such a problem that Opeth had that 'satanic' backwards-recorded message in the track 'Hessian Peel' on their latest album?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:36:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:07:40

Then why did you find it such a problem that Opeth had that 'satanic' backwards-recorded message in the track 'Hessian Peel' on their latest album?

Tom

Interesting question.
Would like to know the answer as well.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:53:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:36:50
Interesting question.
Would like to know the answer as well.  :D

Me too. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 17:04:00
Demians ~ Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 18:28:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:36:50
Interesting question.
Would like to know the answer as well.  :D

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 14:53:27
Me too. ;)

Me too !

:D

I think that one has to interpret Mikael Åkerfeldt's and Slayer's lyrics in different ways:  Mikael's lyrics seem to me to be guileless, and altho I myself am Christian, I'm willing to follow him when he expresses things in a pagan framework that isnt decidedly anti-Christian. When he recites "Out on the courtyard, Come back tonight. My sweet Satan, I see you," he oversteps that framework.

Otoh when Tom Araya sings "Got hates us all, He fuckin' hates me," you can't take it seriously, cause no rational human could mean that, no matter how atheistic s/he was, and the Slayer guys definitely are rational beings. So they must mean something else with it. I take it that it's a combination of their personal anger and their habit of provoking / making people think.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 18:51:29
Porcupine Tree - Up the Downstair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-19, 20:41:07
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 20:53:40
What a coincidence.

NP> Sylvan ~ Encounters  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 21:43:40
Pat Travers - School of Hard Knocks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-19, 21:53:31
Satellite ~ Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 22:40:13
Pat Travers - Live! Go For What You Know.

Man, this dude's hot!  One of Canada's finest sons *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 22:53:24
Divinorum vs. Aural Planet - Power Liquids
6. Trailblazer


Nothing beats a nice trance beat every now and then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:09:06
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-04-19, 22:53:24
Nothing beats a nice trance beat every now and then.

Go and have a lie-down, you've clearly caught the sun today ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:18:17
NP:  World Series of Poker Main Event:  Europe  (from the Empire Club in London)

I'm fairly sure this has already been decided, but I haven't seen it before.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:39:18
Pearl Jam - Vitalogy.

My least favourite PJCD but still worth a spin now and then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:41:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:39:18
Pearl Jam - Vitalogy.

My least favourite PJCD but still worth a spin now and then.

It's inconsistent, but it's got a few really good songs.  'Not for You' is one of my favorites of theirs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:46:30
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-19, 23:41:38
It's inconsistent, but it's got a few really good songs.  'Not for You' is one of my favorites of theirs.

True, yes.  I'm not about to put it in the recycling bin ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 00:06:05
NP: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 00:09:17
Kim Mitchell - Rockland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 00:54:10
Bit of a run on the Canadians tonight, what with Pat Travers, Kim Mitchell and now...

Anvil - Worth the Weight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:05:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 18:28:05
I think that one has to interpret Mikael Åkerfeldt's and Slayer's lyrics in different ways:  Mikael's lyrics seem to me to be guileless, and altho I myself am Christian, I'm willing to follow him when he expresses things in a pagan framework that isnt decidedly anti-Christian. When he recites "Out on the courtyard, Come back tonight. My sweet Satan, I see you," he oversteps that framework.

Otoh when Tom Araya sings "Got hates us all, He fuckin' hates me," you can't take it seriously, cause no rational human could mean that, no matter how atheistic s/he was, and the Slayer guys definitely are rational beings. So they must mean something else with it. I take it that it's a combination of their personal anger and their habit of provoking / making people think.

Okay, but still it's a mystery to me why you are offended by a hidden backwards-recorded message that appears to be just a nod to Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven but when an artist actually speaks out that he thinks that 'God hates us all' you are fine with that, because it can't be taken seriously in your eyes. I mean, is there any reason why you do take Opeth's message seriously then?

Maybe I just can't 'see' what you mean because I'm not a very religious person. If this is the case, please forgive me for bugging you! ;)

NP: Demians - Building An Empire

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:29:02
NP:  Opeth - Damnation

Also been continuing my attempt to get a feel for some Room-approved bands that I don't know well, using Pandora.  I tried Sieges Even, and it was hard to get it to play many of their songs, but the two I did hear sounded promising.  Seemed like the vocals are a bit unusual (but not bad, might even be excellent, just need to hear more to get a better idea of it).  Tried some more Queensryche (sorry, too lazy to go find umlauts just now) -- heard a few songs from the live album Live Evolution, and I'm encouraged.  You guys sure do give me a lot of homework.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:46:59
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:29:02
I tried Sieges Even, and it was hard to get it to play many of their songs, but the two I did hear sounded promising.  Seemed like the vocals are a bit unusual (but not bad, might even be excellent, just need to hear more to get a better idea of it).

Can't say I ever noticed that - perhaps I need to do some homework! ;D  Any idea which tracks they were?


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:29:02
Tried some more Queensryche (sorry, too lazy to go find umlauts just now) -- heard a few songs from the live album Live Evolution, and I'm encouraged

The matching DVD for that one is excellent! *horns*


Capercallie - Dusk Till Dawn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:57:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:46:59
Can't say I ever noticed that - perhaps I need to do some homework! ;D  Any idea which tracks they were?

I was able to check because I thumbs upped them in hopes of encouraging it to play more songs by the band itself (plus those again).  They're both from The Art of Navigating by the Stars.  Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors and Sequence V: Blue Wide Open.  I don't mean he really does anything strange with the vocals, just that his voice struck me as fairly unique, and perhaps since he's a native German speaker, there's a bit of an accent to it (although not to the extent of Demians).  Anyway,  I think I'm going to like this, but I'm hoping to grab a couple more listens before I go on another CD rampage.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:07:07
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:57:45
I was able to check because I thumbs upped them in hopes of encouraging it to play more songs by the band itself (plus those again).  They're both from The Art of Navigating by the Stars.  Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors and Sequence V: Blue Wide Open.  I don't mean he really does anything strange with the vocals, just that his voice struck me as fairly unique, and perhaps since he's a native German speaker, there's a bit of an accent to it (although not to the extent of Demians).  Anyway,  I think I'm going to like this, but I'm hoping to grab a couple more listens before I go on another CD rampage.   ;D

Gotcha.  I've been thinking that perhaps I've listened to so much EuroProg in the last few years that I no longer notice any linguistic peculiarities.

I don't know if Pandora offers it, but I find "When Alpha and Omega Collide" to be most impressive.  The drums are a storming opener to the "Paramount" album, although whether they'll be storming after they're squidged-up for internet use is anyone's guess!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:15:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:07:07
Gotcha.  I've been thinking that perhaps I've listened to so much EuroProg in the last few years that I no longer notice any linguistic peculiarities.

I don't know if Pandora offers it, but I find "When Alpha and Omega Collide" to be most impressive.  The drums are a storming opener to the "Paramount" album, although whether they'll be storming after they're squidged-up for internet use is anyone's guess!

Pandora has some odd quirks.  With certain bands, it has a strong bias towards certain albums or songs.  For instance, other than 'Long Time Suffering' from Snow (which may very well be their best song since it's better than everything ever recorded by most bands), every Spock's Beard song it's played for me has been from Octane.  So far just about all the Anathema it's played for me has been from A Natural Disaster too.  Perhaps it doesn't have access to all albums from some bands, although it gives a good spread of IQ from their whole career, and they're not exactly a household word among the great unwashed either.



NP: Jawbox - For Your Own Special Sweetheart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:19:38
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:15:21
Pandora has some odd quirks.

Ditto LastFM, which seems to be roughly equivalent to Pandora.  Devin T, for example, only gives me 30 second clips.  That's enough to reassure me that I'm not dealing with a Rapper or, God forbid, an X-Factor Karaoke Diva, but not enough to shoot him to the head of the long list of people I really need to try an album by.  I guess from an artist's point of view it's a fine line to walk.


Def Leppard - Vault.  I do like a bit of the Lepps now and again.  But not every day.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:28:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:19:38
Ditto LastFM, which seems to be roughly equivalent to Pandora.  Devin T, for example, only gives me 30 second clips.  That's enough to reassure me that I'm not dealing with a Rapper or, God forbid, an X-Factor Karaoke Diva, but not enough to shoot him to the head of the long list of people I really need to try an album by.  I guess from an artist's point of view it's a fine line to walk.

Does LastFM allow you to choose particular songs to be played?   Pandora lets you choose a band or a song (or more than one of either) as a seed for the "station," but it doesn't play the particular song or band on demand.  You'll generally hear what you seeded eventually, but, especially with obscure bands and specific songs, it may play several other things before it gets to your seed.   For instance, I seeded a station with Karma Police (which I love but don't own although I did buy that album as a gift for my brother at one point) from Radiohead.  It played an enormous amount of overly experimental crap before it one day blessed me with the song itself.  I still love that song, but by the time it got to it, I was pretty much convinced that Radiohead had turned to crap after their first few albums.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:32:27
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:28:03
Does LastFM allow you to choose particular songs to be played?

Yes it does - as long as they're available of course.  I wouldn't use it otherwise as I've no desire to let someone else dictate what I listen to.  Having said that, I rarely use it for listening anyway, it's just a convenient way to get some stats on my mp3 habits that iTunes won't give.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:40:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:32:27
Yes it does - as long as they're available of course.  I wouldn't use it otherwise as I've no desire to let someone else dictate what I listen to.  Having said that, I rarely use it for listening anyway, it's just a convenient way to get some stats on my mp3 habits that iTunes won't give.

Interesting, although I might have some interest in the stats, it's the fact that an outside program is spying on my music-habits that makes me hesitant to use LastFM.  Tempting to use it if you can go right to a particular song though, given that I now have this source for recommendations.  One thing I like about Pandora is that it tries to play other stuff that has musical similarities to what you say you like, which can lead to discovering a band you like that you were unaware of.  It's how I found Arena, in fact.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:48:58
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:40:40
Interesting, although I might have some interest in the stats, it's the fact that an outside program is spying on my music-habits that makes me hesitant to use LastFM

I wasn't awfully keen on the spying idea, but ultimately that's what most systems use to recommend other things you might like, so I thought I'd accept the trade-off.  The stats were a bit of an eye-opener for me at first - I wasn't really aware of just how much Marillion I was playing! 8)


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:40:40
One thing I like about Pandora is that it tries to play other stuff that has musical similarities to what you say you like, which can lead to discovering a band you like that you were unaware of.  It's how I found Arena, in fact.   :)

LastFM does that too, although I don't tend to use the facility.  My problem is that personally I'm so swamped with ideas and recommendations that I'm already way past the point of being able to cope without something coming along and adding to the problem.  But I don't doubt that it's a good feature.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:50:32
Just filled my DVD player with "nothing but f****ng epics!" ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:56:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:50:32
Just filled my DVD player with "nothing but f****ng epics!" ;)

Do they fit in there? :o ;D

Great DVD though! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:03:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:48:58
LastFM does that too, although I don't tend to use the facility.  My problem is that personally I'm so swamped with ideas and recommendations that I'm already way past the point of being able to cope without something coming along and adding to the problem.  But I don't doubt that it's a good feature.

Yes, I've used Pandora much less since I've been talking to the Roomies and getting more specific recommendations, but it's nice for a lone proggie flailing in the darkness.   ;D   Now I rarely listen to it just to have music on -- I mostly
just use it to get a sampling of bands that have been recommended to me.

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 10:50:32
Just filled my DVD player with "nothing but f****ng epics!" ;)

I take it you mean musical epics and not things like Lawrence of Arabia?

NP: Marillion -Afraid of Sunlight

I read a review somewhere that described Hogarth-era Marrilion as "quasi-prog."  I think that might actually be accurate but not in a negative way.  It just seems more "song-based" and so forth.  I'm ready to call this punt a success and will probably try another.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:11:37
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:03:44
It just seems more "song-based" and so forth.  I'm ready to call this punt a success and will probably try another.  Any suggestions?

Blimey!  Where do you start, especially when die-hards spend most of their lives arguing over which is the best anyway?  How about giving the latest "Happiness is the Road" an English punt?  Very song-based and one of my two favourites, the other being the mighty "Marbles" *horns*

Also it might be worth trying a sampler or two, for example http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/crash.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/crash.htm) is a free dowload and includes some good choices including the latest album, also http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/bonus.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/bonus.htm) as a download can be had immediately for just a handful of spare change.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:56:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:11:37
Blimey!  Where do you start, especially when die-hards spend most of their lives arguing over which is the best anyway?  How about giving the latest "Happiness is the Road" an English punt?  Very song-based and one of my two favourites, the other being the mighty "Marbles" *horns*

Also it might be worth trying a sampler or two, for example http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/crash.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/crash.htm) is a free dowload and includes some good choices including the latest album, also http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/bonus.htm (http://www.marillion.com/music/racket/bonus.htm) as a download can be had immediately for just a handful of spare change.

Thanks!  And I really get a kick out if it when someone says, 'Blimey'.   ;D

Speaking of which, Blimey, Hogarth's singing is so emotional, it wouldn't surprise me if he teared up listening to himself.   ;)

NP: The Killers - Sam's Town

Based on some things I've read (not here), I'm not supposed to like this album, but I do.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:00:18
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:56:08
Speaking of which, Blimey, Hogarth's singing is so emotional, it wouldn't surprise me if he teared up listening to himself.   ;)

Crikey!  Yes, I can't think of anyone comparable in that respect.


NP: Marillion - An Introduction.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:06:13
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 11:56:08
Speaking of which, Blimey, Hogarth's singing is so emotional, it wouldn't surprise me if he teared up listening to himself.   ;)

I was thinking exactly the same.
I think when Hogarth sings in a very emotional way (like only he can!) he isn't pretending.
He is a very emotional person and his emotions are real, even when he's reproducing the song in a live setting time after time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:13:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:06:13
I was thinking exactly the same.
I think when Hogarth sings in a very emotional way (like only he can!) he isn't pretending.
He is a very emotional person and his emotions are real, even when he's reproducing the song in a live setting time after time.

A perfect example of this would be his reaction after Fantastic Place on Marbles On The Road.

NP: Ephrat - No One's Words

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:30:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:13:36
A perfect example of this would be his reaction after Fantastic Place on Marbles On The Road.

What was his reaction then?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 13:56:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:30:56
What was his reaction then?

I'm not sure so I'll let Tom answer that one.  I think I know what he's referring to, but without digging out the DVD I'm not 100%


NP: Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 15:31:02
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 12:30:56
What was his reaction then?

When the song has finished you can clearly see he put his heart and soul in the performance: He looks exhausted! I believe he actually gets a bit emotional when he sees the crowd go wild after the last note.

I also don't have the DVD with me at this moment, but I hope I remember correctly! Was this what you were thinking of as well Steve?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 16:23:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-20, 15:31:02
Was this what you were thinking of as well Steve?

I'm still not sure without watching the DVD.  I remember a bit where his voice seems to go but I can't remember the circumstances.  Hell, I might even be thinking of a different DVD! ;D


NP: King Crimson - The Power to Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 16:26:10
Just watched Fantastic Places on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EcDRYTwmE8

And yes, I can see what you mean. :) What an honest performance. I love it!
I STILL need to buy that DVD!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 16:43:59
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-04-20, 16:26:10
And yes, I can see what you mean. :) What an honest performance. I love it!
I STILL need to buy that DVD!!!

Yes you do ;D but that isn't what I was thinking of.  I guess I'll have to sit down and watch all of my Marillion DVDs now *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-20, 18:02:43
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 09:29:02
You guys sure do give me a lot of homework.

;D Greenie.

Yeah, it's mutual  :)


NP  Roger Waters:  In The Flesh

This one really makes my feelings well up, not only cause it's so good, but also cause there's so much in my life connected with Floyd  8) :-* :'(  *horns*

That's as much as it'l be today, as the library is closing now  ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-20, 20:04:21
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 20:36:42
Saga - Trust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:07:25
NP: Marillion - Crash Course 

The price was right.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:12:31
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:07:25
NP: Marillion - Crash Course 

The price was right.   ;D

I thought so.  Mine's a physical copy - a magazine covermount over here *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:16:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:12:31
I thought so.  Mine's a physical copy - a magazine covermount over here *horns*

They have an option to get it sent on a physical CD (also free, I believe), but it would take a while to get here from the U.K. and although I like to have a copy with a real CD and cover art, I think I can forgo that with a sampler, especially since I'll buy the CDs the songs are on if I like them enough (already have the one from Afraid of Sunlight).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:24:16
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:16:23
I'll buy the CDs the songs are on if I like them enough (already have the one from Afraid of Sunlight).

If you've got the same ones as me then the first two tracks are from the latest (Happiness) album.  Two particularly strong tunes IMHO.  Couldn't stop singing them when I first got the CDs  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:24:58
Everon ~ North
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-20, 21:42:23
Saga - The Security of Illusion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-20, 22:06:42
Opeth ~ Blackwater Park

Track: [01] The Leper Affinity

You gotta love those titles.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-20, 23:06:53
Having a bit of a yes day,

So far Time and a word, Yes, Tormato and now Magnification
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-20, 23:09:18
Exit --> Blackwater Park
Enter --> Deliverance

A nice and relaxing Opeth evening.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 00:36:30
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 00:38:53
Bush - Sixteen Stone

It's a good while since I last played any Bush.  It's even longer since I last saw them, if the tightness of my tour t-shirt is anything to go by! :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 00:59:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 00:38:53
Bush - Sixteen Stone

It's a good while since I last played any Bush.  It's even longer since I last saw them, if the tightness of my tour t-shirt is anything to go by! :-[

Yes, all t-shirts should come with a warning label that everyone should buy the largest size available regardless of what they wear at the time.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:11:22
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 00:59:57
Yes, all t-shirts should come with a warning label that everyone should buy the largest size available regardless of what they wear at the time.   :-\

Or in my case "This product may not contain all those donuts" ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:18:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:11:22
Or in my case "This product may not contain all those donuts" ;D

;D ;D ;D

"Mmmm...donuts." - Homer Simpson

Have you noticed that there's a "Steven Wilson riff" that he tends to play many of the times he's in serious guitar mode?   I'm not complaining -- it's quite a good riff.  I've just noticed it in a enough places that it now seems like his signature guitar sound.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:23:32
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:18:01
"Mmmm...donuts." - Homer Simpson

Have you noticed that there's a "Steven Wilson riff" that he tends to play many of the times he's in serious guitar mode?   I'm not complaining -- it's quite a good riff.  I've just noticed it in a enough places that it now seems like his signature guitar sound.

No.  I'd no idea Homer even played guitar ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:27:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:23:32
No.  I'd no idea Homer even played guitar ;)

Well, really it was a cake shaped like a guitar.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:31:44
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:27:46
Well, really it was a cake shaped like a guitar.

I've never really got on with most US TV comedy, not that most UK stuff is that impressive either.  But there're some shows I like and The Simpsons is a strong contender for the top of a very short list.

Still playing Bush here (interrupted for a shower) and it's another of those 'forgotten how good this is' moments. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:36:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:31:44
I've never really got on with most US TV comedy, not that most UK stuff is that impressive either.  But there're some shows I like and The Simpsons is a strong contender for the top of a very short list.

Most network TV is craptastic.  Once in a while, a gem turns up, usually when someone breaks with tradition and acts like the viewers have brains, or, occasionally, when they make so little pretense at intelligence that it's somehow charming.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:39:17
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:36:58
Most network TV is craptastic.  Once in a while, a gem turns up, usually when someone breaks with tradition and acts like the viewers have brains, or, occasionally, when they make so little pretense at intelligence that it's somehow charming.

Another I've always been fond of, despite all odds, is 'Two and a Half Men' - so much so I almost bought the DVD box set.  Anyway, I'm off now - g'night John-Boy :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:41:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:39:17
Another I've always been fond of, despite all odds, is 'Two and a Half Men' - so much so I almost bought the DVD box set.  Anyway, I'm off now - g'night John-Boy :)

Wow, shows are being exported more quickly nowadays.  It so happens that that's probably my favorite show on TV right now (and one of the few I make any attempt to watch on a regular basis).  That will be all for tonight, Alfred.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-21, 07:32:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:39:17
Another I've always been fond of, despite all odds, is 'Two and a Half Men' - so much so I almost bought the DVD box set.

I have the Two and a Half Men box set! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 07:59:21
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 01:41:44
Wow, shows are being exported more quickly nowadays.  It so happens that that's probably my favorite show on TV right now (and one of the few I make any attempt to watch on a regular basis).

It's a good few years since I watched it over here.  Are there still just the two series?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-21, 07:32:37
I have the Two and a Half Men box set! :D

I shall pop round to borrow it later ;)


NP: Marillion - Anoraknophobia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 08:55:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 07:59:21
It's a good few years since I watched it over here.  Are there still just the two series?


I shall pop round to borrow it later ;)


NP: Marillion - Anoraknophobia

I think we are in season 6 now (Monday nights Comedy central formerly known as Paramout).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-21, 09:00:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 07:59:21
I shall pop round to borrow it later ;)

I'll be expecting you then! ;) So far I have box-sets from the first three seasons. I don't really know how many series there are though.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 09:16:52
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 08:55:58
I think we are in season 6 now (Monday nights Comedy central formerly known as Paramout).

Egad!  In all other respects I'm pleased to say this shows just how divorced from the world of TV I've become! *horns*


NP: John Wetton - Caught in the Crossfire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-21, 15:02:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - XM II

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-21, 16:02:42
NP Megadeth - Rust In Peace

Still on my journey throughout Megadeth's catalogue. I think I won't go further back in time (I mean to their 80's albums) by fear of a cranial thrashma but RIP has its great moments (like  the Tornado Of Souls' solo  that I'm listening to at the moment *horns*), including a few prog rock hints (i.e. on Holy Wars). Some songs are really too fast/brutal for my taste, though (i.e. Take No Prisoners or Rust In Peace) and Mustaine's voice was really tiresome by the time  :P  It's incredible how his singing improved from Countdown to Extinction on !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 17:02:29
Previously: Pendragon - Pure.
Now finishing: The Tangent - Not as Good as the Book.

Playing on the iPod as I've only just come in, but I don't think the battery will last until the end of the album :o

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-21, 17:34:23
Today I was playing:
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Neal Morse - One

Now:
Frank Klepacki - Infiltrator
1. Militant Funk

Yes!! 8) This is goooooood! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 18:34:08
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 19:16:28
Joe Cocker, i kid you not.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 19:17:58
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 19:16:28
Joe Cocker, i kid you not.  :D

No need to be shy! ;D  Sheffield Steel is an awesome album, in fact I think it's about time I ripped it to mp3...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:03:14
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 19:16:28
Joe Cocker, i kid you not.  :D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 19:17:58
No need to be shy! ;D  Sheffield Steel is an awesome album, in fact I think it's about time I ripped it to mp3...

What's wrong with Joe Cocker?  I just ripped Mad Dogs and Englishmen last week.  Also, if you ever saw the late John Belushi's Joe Cocker routine from the original Saturday Night Live (they still have a show by that name, but I haven't acknowledged it since the original cast left close to 30 years ago), you have to love him just for being the subject matter.   *horns*

Re: Two and a Half Men:  I don't have an exact season count for you, but it's definitely a lot more than 2 years.  In the recent ones, the "1/2" is a teenager.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:05:40
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:03:14
I just ripped Mad Dogs and Englishmen last week.

Just bunged Sheffield Steel in the drive for ripping *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:03:14
Two and a Half Men:  I don't have an exact season count for you, but it's definitely a lot more than 2 years.  In the recent ones, the "1/2" is a teenager.   ;D

Clearly I need to get my arse in gear ;D


Alanis Morissette - Intellectual Intercourse (bootleg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:20:39
NP: Incubus - Black Heart Inertia

I don't know if anyone here is into Incubus but this is their new single and you can hear it on http://www.myspace.com/incubus

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 21:01:03
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 20:03:14
What's wrong with Joe Cocker? 


Nothing, when you like male singers who have an affection for Whiskey.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 21:02:31
Try anything once - Alan Parsons Project
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 21:05:36
Queensrÿche ~ American Soldier

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 21:12:40
Joe Cocker - Sheffield Steel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 21:57:08
Meat Puppets - Meat Puppets II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:07:30
NP: Pixies - Doolittle

I need more Pixies.  My brother's got a DVD of them, but he lives far enough away that the cost in gas and tolls to go steal it would be more than the purchase price for my own copy.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:10:56
Porcupine Tree ~ Deadwing

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:11:47
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:07:30
I need more Pixies

Same here.  I'm ashamed to admit I've only got 'Death to the Pixies' :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:14:59
Joe's Garage - Frank Zappa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:19:26
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:14:59
Joe's Garage - Frank Zappa

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:11:47
Same here.  I'm ashamed to admit I've only got 'Death to the Pixies' :o

Although it's really a fairly short album, Doolittle generally takes me well over an hour to play because I have to play 'Here Comes Your Man' and 'Monkey Gone to Heaven'  nine times each.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:22:37
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:19:26
takes me well over an hour to play because I have to play 'Here Comes Your Man' and 'Monkey Gone to Heaven'  nine times each.   ;D

Streuth!  Now you're giving me the urge.*


* Not in a Brokeback Mountain kind of way, you understand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:25:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:22:37
Streuth!  Now you're giving me the urge.*


* Not in a Brokeback Mountain kind of way, you understand


Actually, there's an Anne Hathaway scene in that movie which is most definitely heterosexual male-approved.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:41:28
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:25:26
Anne Hathaway

:-* :P :-* :P :-*

Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:52:45
TransAtlantic - SMPTe
1. All Of The Above

(At first I thought I must have been somewhere in the fourth song, but then I forgot the fact that the album starts with a 30 minute song... :P )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:53:07
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:52:45
TransAtlantic - SMPTe

Excellent selection, sir 8)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:41:28
Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven *horns*

Hmm, couldn't stop at one track so...
Pixies - Death to the Pixies

Note to self: rip those Frank Black CDs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:58:44
NP: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 21 Singles

I'm not sure I've ever played this all the way through. I bought it because I needed another selection to get a special offer from the cheap CD club some years ago, and I really like the song 'Head On'.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:52:45
TransAtlantic - SMPTe

Sigh. Another hole in my prog collection to fill.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:01:23
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:58:44
NP: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 21 Singles

I'm not sure I've ever played this all the way through. I bought it because I needed another selection to get a special offer from the cheap CD club some years ago, and I really like the song 'Head On'.

Sigh. Another hole in my prog collection to fill.

Yep I reckon since I joined the forum a year ago I have purchased about 150 cd's. Still it is all good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:03:06
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-21, 22:58:44
NP: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 21 Singles

I'm not sure I've ever played this all the way through. I bought it because I needed another selection to get a special offer from the cheap CD club some years ago, and I really like the song 'Head On'.

Yes, I struggle to get through JaMC CDs without my attention wandering.  This was a trend started in vinyl days when I loved the single 'Happy When it Rains' but struggled with the whole 'Darklands' album.  Nothing wrong with it, I hasten to add, just that JaMC can be heavy going for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:04:29
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:01:23
Yep I reckon since I joined the forum a year ago I have purchased about 150 cd's. Still it is all good stuff.

Or, if your wife is reading this, 5 ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:16:29
A Perfect Circle ~ Mer De Noms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:27:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:04:29
Or, if your wife is reading this, 5 ;)

Yeah well I actually got busted the other day because she opened one of my cupboards and found them all stacked up.  :o

A change of topic was definitely required.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-21, 23:38:01
Stream Of Passion - The Art Of Loss (from the upcoming album "The Flame Within" (what an original album title ::) ;) ))

http://www.streamofpassion.com/

On first listen, it sounds not bad at all. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 10:10:32
Just: Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black
Now: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-22, 10:20:05
Nothing yet, but that will change in a few moments!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 12:18:43
Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session
Now: Frank Black and the Catholics - Frank Black and the Catholics

Excellent! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 14:54:19
Just: Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin
Now: Peter Hammill - Patience
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 17:32:58
NP: Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...

One of the, if not the, best concert DVD's I own! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-22, 18:08:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 17:32:58
One of the, if not the, best concert DVD's I own! *horns*

True true true!!

I just played The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book, Disc Two: Throwing Metal At The Sky

Don't know what it is with The Tangent. Some bits are totally awesome and some other bits are very tiresome.
Actually, I think that's the same thing with The Flower Kings.
The cd's are filled to the brim with music, but I could do with a bit less quantity and focus a bit more on the quality.

But I'm sure it's also my fault.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-22, 18:49:20
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-04-22, 18:08:44
True true true!!

I just played The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book, Disc Two: Throwing Metal At The Sky

Don't know what it is with The Tangent. Some bits are totally awesome and some other bits are very tiresome.
Actually, I think that's the same thing with The Flower Kings.
The cd's are filled to the brim with music, but I could do with a bit less quantity and focus a bit more on the quality.

But I'm sure it's also my fault.

I know what you mean I definitely have to be in the mood for The Tangent.

Strange behaviour - Karnataka
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:12:49
Robert Plant - Shaken 'n' Stirred
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:34:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 17:32:58
NP: Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...

One of the, if not the, best concert DVD's I own! *horns*

Tom

Then what about Score?
Or BE?

;)

You're right though: It's very entertaining.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:39:57
In my car: Blind Ego - Numb

np: It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:41:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:34:07
Then what about Score?
Or BE?

;)

You're right though: It's very entertaining.  8)

Score and BE are great DVD's as well, but Arriving Somewhere is really a piece of art. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:48:32
NP: Bløf - Oktober

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:49:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:48:32
NP: Bløf - Oktober

Tom

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:49:41
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:52:28
Rewiring Genesis ~ A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:54:40
NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

A bit of this has been running through my head ever since I woke up, so I think it chose itself.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:23:58
Joan Osborne - Relish

Every time I hear 'One of Us' I think of the Dr Evil/Mini Me rendition *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:28:53
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:49:05
8)

Yeah, Bløf really stand out in the Dutch music scene if you ask me. Great tunes with some really good lyrics. I think they are really inspiring.

NP: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:34:13
NP: Porcupine Tree - Signify

because of the usual it was on next syndrome.  I may bail out when it gets to 'Intermediate Jesus' and 'Light Mass Prayers' though.  A little of those goes a long way IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-22, 22:04:27
NP: Sugar - Besides
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 22:41:58
Animations ~ S/T

Track: [01] Intro: Dare You Enter?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 23:19:46
Vienna Circle track on MySpace.  So far I'm not enthused...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-22, 23:22:53
NP: Liz Phair - Whip-Smart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-04-22, 23:29:34
Pat Travers - Halfway to Somewhere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 07:59:21
Gong - Live Etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-23, 08:10:45
Tales from yesterday - Various Artists
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 10:12:03
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-23, 08:10:45
Tales from yesterday - Various Artists

A great CD that one - I love it! 8)


Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session
Now: Opeth - Watershed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 14:19:01
Just: Frank Black - Teenager of the Year
Now: Frank Black - Frank Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-23, 14:30:39
Today I played: "Songs From The Lions Cage" by none other than Are-"na-na-na-shoobidoo"-na (How am I doing so far, Mad? ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 14:45:32
John Carter & Martin Barre - Spirit Flying Free.

A fine album, even if LastFM doesn't believe it exists ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-23, 17:46:29
Frank "Command and Conquer" Klepacki - Red Alert 2
7. Industro Funk
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-04-23, 19:56:41
Satellite - Nostalgia  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-23, 20:02:03
Phil Collins - Hello, I Must Be Going
2. I Cannot Believe It's True

Great song! Right behind the excellent "I Don't Care Anymore"! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 20:40:46
Marillion - FRC Download #43: Manchester 2007
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-23, 21:53:43
Suspyre ~ A Great Divide
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 21:56:14
NP: Kate Bush - The Dreaming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:06:17
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 21:56:14
NP: Kate Bush - The Dreaming

What do you think of that one?  It's always been my least favourite KB, although some days I just might plump for Aerial.


NP: Marillion - Somewhere Else.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:18:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:06:17
What do you think of that one?  It's always been my least favourite KB, although some days I just might plump for Aerial.

The Dreaming is, in fact, my favorite Kate Bush album.  It's weird in all sorts of fun ways, IMO.  I've actually only heard individual songs from her albums after Hounds of Love, not the full albums.  I should probably pick up the newer ones at some point, although I haven't been that thrilled by what I've heard.  It sounds as if she lost some of her playfulness  Similarly, I don't have the more recent Peter Gabriel albums, although I'm probably missing something good somewhere.  He seemed to be headed in directions I wasn't all that interested in, and I'd rather remember him as the titan he was.  At one point I was so obsessed with him that I actually bought the Against All Odds soundtrack just to get 'Walk Through the Fire'.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:41:13
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:18:12
The Dreaming is, in fact, my favorite Kate Bush album.

Blimey!  ;)

I don't dislike The Dreaming, and I don't dislike Aerial, but I like the others more.  Especially Hounds, Never For Ever and Lionheart which are about as perfect as things get IMHO 8)

It's a bit sad, but we've got three copies of some KB albums here.  I had the original CDs, then I bought the 'This Woman's Work' boxed set just to get the 2 bonus discs, which gave me dupes of most of her back catalogue.  Then when I met SWMBO she came complete with the first three KBCDs at no extra charge! ;D


NP: Marillion - Marbles 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:45:54
NP:  Blackfield - Blackfield

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:41:13
Blimey!  ;)

I don't dislike The Dreaming, and I don't dislike Aerial, but I like the others more.  Especially Hounds, Never For Ever and Lionheart which are about as perfect as things get IMHO 8)

It's a bit sad, but we've got three copies of some KB albums here.  I had the original CDs, then I bought the 'This Woman's Work' boxed set just to get the 2 bonus discs, which gave me dupes of most of her back catalogue.  Then when I met SWMBO she came complete with the first three KBCDs at no extra charge! ;D

Curiouser and curiouser.  My next choice would be the early one you didn't mention -- The Kick Inside.  I've actually only done vinyl replacement on that and the Dreaming.  I would probably go for Never For Ever next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:52:33
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:45:54
My next choice would be the early one you didn't mention -- The Kick Inside.

Great album, and probably a classic by any definition. But I think the next two are a little more polished and have some of my favourite tracks on *horns*

Moving forward, Hounds is probably my overall fave, especially what was side 2 in vinyl days.  Over the years I've had:
While the industry may be concerned about revenue lost to pirates and downloaders, the likes of me must surely represent the other side of the coin ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:55:16
Lunatic Soul ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:07:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 22:52:33
Great album, and probably a classic by any definition. But I think the next two are a little more polished and have some of my favourite tracks on *horns*

In some ways, I think I like her better when she's not quite so polished, which is part of what I like in The Dreaming  -- it has some (intentionally) rough edges.  That's not the case though for the Big Reason for The Kick Inside, 'Wuthering Heights'.  Although it's probably the first song most people (perhaps not the young 'uns) heard from her, I think it will always remain her best.  It astonishes me every time I hear it, and IMO, even the majority of talented musicians never record its equal.  [end fanboy content]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:25:05
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:07:31
which is part of what I like in The Dreaming  -- it has some (intentionally) rough edges.

Interesting.  The reason I favour that album less isn't because of 'rough edges' but simply that, for me, the songs don't quite have the same star quality of her other releases.  Purely a personal preference, of course, as your different take illustrates rather well.

Moving on, I was a great fan of the late Alan Murphy who played guitar during the Hounds era and is visible in at least one of the videos.  I saw him with Go West (don't laugh!) and he was excellent.  Sadly missed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Murphy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Murphy)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:43:36
NP: Demians - Building an Empire

I guess I could skip the album title since there's only the one as far as I know.  If I listed a different album name just to be silly, I might give Tom a heart attack.    ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 00:34:19
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 00:45:54
NP: Devin Townsend - Infinity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 01:42:34
Kate Bush - Never For Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 02:19:31
Kate Bush - The Kick Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 03:01:35
Kate Bush - Lionheart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-24, 09:55:19
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:07:31
That's not the case though for the Big Reason for The Kick Inside, 'Wuthering Heights'.  Although it's probably the first song most people (perhaps not the young 'uns) heard from her, I think it will always remain her best.  It astonishes me every time I hear it, and IMO, even the majority of talented musicians never record its equal.  [end fanboy content]

Of course, this song is brilliant. I also like the Pat Benatar cover very much, more in a rock style with a nice guitar solo. It is funny that, because of this cover, I always associate Pat and Kate although their respective styles could not be more different. But the two first Pat Benatar are really great IMHO and I play them on a regular basis (let's say a few times a year)  *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-23, 23:25:05
Interesting.  The reason I favour that album less isn't because of 'rough edges' but simply that, for me, the songs don't quite have the same star quality of her other releases.  Purely a personal preference, of course, as your different take illustrates rather well.

I have to say that I lost totally interest in Kate's music after The Dreaming that rather disappointed me at the time of its release. And the single Running Up That Hill didn't encourage me to buy Hounds Of Love  :(  But it was in the 80's so maybe I would have a different perception now  ::)

NP Epica - 2 Meter Sessies

Listening to it in order to determine whether I retail it or not. I think I will do the same with my After Forever and Within Temptation cd's since they didn't really grip me so far ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 11:39:10
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-24, 09:55:19
I have to say that I lost totally interest in Kate's music after The Dreaming that rather disappointed me at the time of its release. And the single Running Up That Hill didn't encourage me to buy Hounds Of Love  :(

Interesting how opinions vary so markedly within a very small group of Arena fans with arguably similar tastes! ;D


NP: Budgie - An Ecstasy of Fumbling
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:33:49
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-24, 09:55:19
I also like the Pat Benatar cover very much, more in a rock style with a nice guitar solo.

Crivens!  I didn't even know such a cover existed.  Clearly I've been living under a rock! ;D


NP Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-04-24, 17:51:08
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Satellite - Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 19:51:47
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-04-24, 09:55:19
Of course, this song is brilliant. I also like the Pat Benatar cover very much, more in a rock style with a nice guitar solo. It is funny that, because of this cover, I always associate Pat and Kate although their respective styles could not be more different. But the two first Pat Benatar are really great IMHO and I play them on a regular basis (let's say a few times a year)  *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 11:39:10
Interesting how opinions vary so markedly within a very small group of Arena fans with arguably similar tastes! ;D

True.  It's probably more accurate to say that we all have some points of intersection among our varied tastes (Arena obviously being one).  I respect Roomies' opinions enough that a recommendation from them will lead me to give something a listen, but I still need to hear it for myself before I decide whether it's something for me.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:33:49
Crivens!  I didn't even know such a cover existed.  Clearly I've been living under a rock! ;D

I, on the other hand, knew it existed but had been repressing the memory for years.  Now I'll have to start repressing it all over again!   ;D

And thank you for that addition to my vocabulary of British exclamations.   ;)


NP: Kate Bush - The Kick Inside

out of loyalty  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 22:02:45
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 19:51:47
And thank you for that addition to my vocabulary of British exclamations.   ;)

Gadzooks! A result! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 23:36:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 22:02:45
Gadzooks!

I've been known to use that one myself on occasion.

NP:  The Killers - Sam's Town

I'm still not supposed to like this, and I still do.   ;D

We'll just pretend I'm playing the copy of Tick Tock that I can't find for sale.  I may have to do something drastic like buy it as an MP3 download, but I'd really prefer the CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-24, 23:52:16
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 23:36:29
I've been known to use that one myself on occasion.

NP:  The Killers - Sam's Town

I'm still not supposed to like this, and I still do.   ;D

We'll just pretend I'm playing the copy of Tick Tock that I can't find for sale.  I may have to do something drastic like buy it as an MP3 download, but I'd really prefer the CD.


You can buy the CD from the verglas store. It is a bit pricey though.

NP IQ Stage DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-25, 00:03:14
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-04-24, 23:52:16
You can buy the CD from the verglas store. It is a bit pricey though.

Thanks, it appears you can, but you're right -- that is rather pricey.  I wonder why.

NP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-04-25, 12:56:47
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Pendragon - Pure  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-25, 14:01:27
Mercenary:  11 Dreams

Fine album  *horns*

I'm mainly into Danish metal groups atm. Gotta see what's around here. Havnt found any that are up to Opeth, Scar Symmetry, and Circus Maximus levels yet, but I am increasingly impressed .....

Mercenary are still my fave Danish band  8) ;)

Mnemic are rapidly rising. Hard to get into, but lots to be found ...

Wuthering Heights, The Arcane Order, Artillery, and Section A are excellent too.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-25, 14:07:38
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 19:51:47
I, on the other hand, knew it existed but had been repressing the memory for years.  Now I'll have to start repressing it all over again!   ;D

Only one answer fits this obvious provocation :

NP - Pat Benatar - Crimes Of Passion  ;)

Track 5 : Hell Is For Children  *horns* *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-25, 14:01:27
Wuthering Heights, The Arcane Order, Artillery, and Section A are excellent too.

Did they make a cover of the eponym song too ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-25, 19:54:58
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 23:36:29
I've been known to use that one myself on occasion.

I shall try and stick with the more original ones, then!

Nothing playing at the moment as I'm at my parents.  A known prog-free zone :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-25, 22:14:50
Kwoon

http://www.myspace.com/kwoonmusic

VERY interesting music from France!
Check it out! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 07:56:39
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-25, 14:07:38
Only one answer fits this obvious provocation :

NP - Pat Benatar - Crimes Of Passion  ;)

Track 5 : Hell Is For Children  *horns* *horns*

At this point, I think I'll just back away quietly lest an international incident ensue.

NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

I just got home, disturbingly sober.  When I woke up today, I checked the weather news to see if I was going to need a coat, and it turned out to be 90 degrees F.  If we're going to be deprived of spring again, I'm going lodge a complaint.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-26, 14:35:43
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 07:56:39
I just got home, disturbingly sober.

And Guinness lay off 50 personnel ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 19:51:33
NP: IQ - Frequency

8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-26, 20:05:56
Redemption ~ The Origins Of Ruin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-26, 20:16:26
The Tea Party ~ Seven Circles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:29:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 19:51:33
NP: IQ - Frequency

8)

Tom
You lucky b..  ;). I'll have to wait for a month or so  :(

np: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:36:05
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:29:46
You lucky b..  ;). I'll have to wait for a month or so  :(

Trust me, it will be worth the wait. I listened to it only once so far, but it seems to be a solid record! 8)

NP: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Absolutely stunning... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:42:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 19:51:33
NP: IQ - Frequency

8)

Tom

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:29:46
You lucky b..  ;). I'll have to wait for a month or so  :(

+1   Amazon (U.S.) says it won't be released until June 2nd.  Is Peter Nicholls your cousin or something?


NP: Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:45:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:36:05
Trust me, it will be worth the wait. I listened to it only once so far, but it seems to be a solid record! 8)
I know. There are 3 songs on the tour cd's and the 45 seconds soundbytes on their website are just great. That makes the wait so hard. Judge for yourself (except Tom of course  ;D): http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:50:30
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:45:16
I know. There are 3 songs on the tour cd's and the 45 seconds soundbytes on their website are just great. That makes the wait so hard. Judge for yourself (except Tom of course  ;D): http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/  ;).

Yes, indeed. I just heard a song on an Internet-radio and although i can't remember how it was called, i quite liked it.
Am curious too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:51:05
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:42:48
Is Peter Nicholls your cousin or something?

No, I just happened to be at a place called 'The Boerderij' yesterday. They sold the album there. As part of the limited edition the band came out and actually played a gig! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 22:40:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-04-26, 21:51:05
No, I just happened to be at a place called 'The Boerderij' yesterday. They sold the album there. As part of the limited edition the band came out and actually played a gig! ;)

Hmm, that's even farther than Pittsburgh.


NP:  Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 23:35:13
NP: Roxy Music - Country Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-04-27, 10:56:42
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-04-26, 07:56:39
At this point, I think I'll just back away quietly lest an international incident ensue.

NP Pat Benatar - In The Heat Of The Night   ;D

Track : So Sincere   *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-27, 12:13:28
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-25, 14:07:38
Did they make a cover of the eponymous song too ?  ;D

Nay  ;D

Supersong by Katie btw. Highly original  *horns*

In fact I don't really know why the Danish group took the name  ???

They're excellent, but very youthful, so more for Pixi-Paxies than for mature men (like me)  ;D


NP  Rush:  Permanent Waves

Superalbum  *horns*

Gotta listen to some more Rush .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-04-27, 13:11:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-27, 12:13:28
In fact I don't really know why the Danish group took the name  ???

Well, maybe because of the famous novel ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuthering_Heights  Plus, it sounds great as a band's name IMHO

QuoteGotta listen to some more Rush .....

Hold Your Fire is my favorite because it's highly melodic but again I am some kind of black sheep of the family there  :P

Power Windows and Roll The Bones are good picks too. OTHH, the early period of the band is too harsh/raw for my taste.

NP Manowar - Kings Of Metal

I sold this one today and I wanted to listen to it one last time before shipping it to the buyer. I have to admit that despite being uneven and sometimes ridiculous it contains three great metal songs : Kings Of Metal, Hail and Kill and Kingdom Come. Way better than Fighting The World that was pretty bad and even nauseating on occasion (Violence and Bloodshed's lyrics).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-27, 14:50:36
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-04-27, 13:11:27


Power Windows and Roll The Bones are good picks too. OTHH, the early period of the band is too harsh/raw for my taste.



Funny, that's exactly the period that i do like of Rush.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-27, 16:05:55
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-04-27, 13:11:27
Well, maybe because of the famous novel ?

Well, obviously so  ;)

What I meant was that I dont know whether there is any special inspiration from the novel in the music and/or lyrics of the group  ???


Closing-time for today  :)

So NP  Rush:  Permanent Waves  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-27, 18:02:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-27, 16:05:55
Closing-time for today  :)

Hey Nicky, what are you up to? You're not very active in the Room these days!

NP: IQ - Frequency

Peter Nicholls' vocals have never sounded better! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-27, 19:09:32
Genesis ~ We Can't Dance

All in all not a bad album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-27, 20:04:21
The Reasoning ~ Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-04-27, 20:26:43
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-04-27, 21:35:21
Tick Tock - Gazpacho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 00:02:24
NP: Marillion - Crash Course

WP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

Thus far, I like 'Whatever Is Wrong With You' a lot and 'This Train Is My Life' a fair bit.  The others haven't sunk in yet, except 'Afraid of Sunlight', and I've decided I like that whole album.

Steve - have you moved onto Sea Mammal Savings Time?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-28, 00:13:45
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 00:02:24
Steve - have you moved onto Sea Mammal Savings Time?

Sounds a bit too greenpeace for me  ;D

No, we're over at my parents for a week, so normal service is disrupted somewhat.  I'm sneeking a quick online session while sitting on the bed in the guestroom at the moment 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-28, 08:39:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-28, 00:13:45
Sounds a bit too greenpeace for me  ;D

No, we're over at my parents for a week, so normal service is disrupted somewhat.  I'm sneeking a quick online session while sitting on the bed in the guestroom at the moment 8)

A whole week  :o eek!  ;D

LP No earthly connection - Rick Wakeman.

NP The dervish riff - Steve Hillage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-04-28, 17:33:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-27, 18:02:08
Hey Nicky, what are you up to? You're not very active in the Room these days!

Thanks for asking, Tom.

Several reasons:

Mainly I havent been able to pay for my internet connection, and my only other possibilities are the libraries and a few minutes at work now and then. Every second weekend I'm at Ms 007 in Malmö, but the last few weekends there have been pretty busy.

Second, there hasnt been all that much of interest to me in the Room lately. I'm only slightly interested in H-Marillion, and I mainly listen to them together with Ms, who likes them. IQ and Frost* arent either my thing, and while I havent really listened to Pat Benatar, I doubt that his music would grip me.

Third, I feel that I have contributed a lot lately to the Room. Now some other roomies can take over. (Jonesy and Greenie are plenty active.) Also I'm waitin a bit for some contributions on Queensrÿche, Nevermore and Ten.

Of course, the conviviality and humor of the Room are unique, and I do miss that, but Cap seems to keep the ship sailin thru all sorts'o weather, so I'l be back and bug ya guys in all ways  ;D :)


NP  Angra:  Rebirth  *horns*

Fine, but not pantheon class to my taste  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-28, 18:40:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-04-28, 17:33:04
while I havent really listened to Pat Benatar, I doubt that his music would grip me.

Well, although not FASM compatible, his first two albums are really excellent classic rock, way more pleasant and clever than most AOR acts of the same period ... and more recent ones !  But as I already mentioned in the Room, I don't use proselytism, especially with Stubbornicky  ;D

JP Megadeth - Rust In Peace   God, I would have never suspected that those guys were so good. I don't know if Holy Wars, Hangar 18 or Tornado Of Souls are representative of thrash metal but to me it looks more like first class prog metal  *horns*

NP Blind Guardian - Live  First try with this German band and it seems very interesting too. Very melodic speed metal, even in this live rendition.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-04-28, 19:35:40
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-28, 21:06:35
Barcelona Vs Chelsea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-04-28, 21:10:34
Barcelona vs No Discernible Opposition ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-28, 21:42:00
 :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-28, 22:04:03
NP: Radiohead - OK Computer

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 23:09:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-04-28, 17:33:04
while I havent really listened to Pat Benatar, I doubt that his music would grip me.

I'm nearly certain that it would not, although you might like it if Pat gripped you since Pat is a she.   ;D
For the record, she's not really horrible.  She can sing.  I just don't much care for her music with a couple exceptions.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

I have about half an hour before I have to leave again, and since there are no women or beers present, I can't think of a better use of the time.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-04-28, 23:30:31
Pain Of Salvation ~ Be

Pure brilliance.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-29, 08:25:05
String Cheese Incident - Untying the knot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-29, 17:38:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 23:09:55
I'm nearly certain that it would not, although you might like it if Pat gripped you since Pat is a she.   ;D

Shows how much I care  ::)

But I think that I have the "he" from Bupsie, and as he's the pundit on a*s & b*s, I'm not so sure about your hypothesis, Greenie  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 23:09:55
I have about half an hour before I have to leave again, and since there are no women or beers present, I can't think of a better use of the time.   ;D

Prog rules  *horns* ;D

Prog and lovely women correlate low, and with progmetal the correlation tends toward zero, but prog and beer correlate fully - so while ya have to devote yourself fully to a woman, you can combine the other two pleasures  8) :D


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-04-28, 18:40:05
... I don't use proselytism, especially with Stubbornicky  ;D

I don't either with people who don't care about good music, but sometimes when people like A, and A is close to B, I might use some persuasion.


Gonna try out Napalm Death when I get home (from the local library). Any of ya guys into'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-04-29, 18:51:29
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: IQ - The Wake

track: Headlong  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-29, 22:15:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-29, 17:38:34


Gonna try out Napalm Death when I get home (from the local library). Any of ya guys into'm ?

Nicky.

Absolutely not.

Even in my Metal-days i didn't had the nerve to listen to them.
Heard only one song of them, i even can't recall the name of the song, but it was definitely not my cup of Orange tea.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-29, 22:25:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-29, 22:15:59
Absolutely not.

Even in my Metal-days i didn't had the nerve to listen to them.
Heard only one song of them, i even can't recall the name of the song, but it was definitely not my cup of Orange tea.

Why?
Just asking! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-29, 23:03:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-29, 17:38:34
But I think that I have the "he" from Bupsie, and as he's the pundit on a*s & b*s, I'm not so sure about your hypothesis, Greenie  ;D

I may not be French, but I'm still fairly good at recognizing a woman when I see one.  I'm sure Bupie will confirm Pat's gender unless he's having a bit of fun with this.  Besides, her voice is nearly as high a Geddy Lee's.  ;D   Also, she looks something like my cousin Kim, whose husband and children would be very surprised indeed if she turned out to be a man.   :o


NP:  Arena - The Visitor

Feeling a bit out of sorts, and that calls for the big prog guns.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 10:13:20
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-29, 23:03:42
I may not be French, but I'm still fairly good at recognizing a woman when I see one.

Especially if she's green with flippers ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-30, 10:14:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-29, 17:38:34
Shows how much I care  ::)

But I think that I have the "he" from Bupsie, and as he's the pundit on a*s & b*s, I'm not so sure about your hypothesis, Greenie  ;D

My mistake. Blame it on my poor English ...

Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-29, 23:03:42
I may not be French, but I'm still fairly good at recognizing a woman when I see one.  I'm sure Bupie will confirm Pat's gender unless he's having a bit of fun with this.  Besides, her voice is nearly as high a Geddy Lee's.  ;D   Also, she looks something like my cousin Kim, whose husband and children would be very surprised indeed if she turned out to be a man.   :o

I confirm, although Pat's breast is not as impressive as his her first albums' music.

NW - Epica videoclips on the 2 Meters Sessies DVD.

I know many Roomies are Dutch, so forgive me, but those videos are pretty lame, especially the Feint one. The band members look really ridiculous with their black mourning armbands and Simone, despite being beautiful as hell, doesn't act great to say the least ... which is forgivable considering that she was only 19 by the time of the shooting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 11:06:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 10:13:20
Especially if she's green with flippers ;D

I know I'm supposed to be a green sea mammal, but as I'm about to go to sleep, I'd prefer any women I dream of to be sans flippers.   That green woman on one of the early Star Trek episodes wasn't half bad though.   ::)

NP: Game Theory - 2 Steps From the Middle Ages

WP: REM - Accelerate  -- It's growing on me, although I don't think it will ever be one of my favorites of theirs.

WWP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa -- Even the really weird parts are entertaining.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 11:16:39
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 11:06:36
I know I'm supposed to be a green sea mammal, but as I'm about to go to sleep, I'd prefer any women I dream of to be sans flippers.

It's not like high heels, then, where I prefer that they leave 'em on? ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 11:06:36
WWP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa -- Even the really weird parts are entertaining.   *horns*

I can't think of any weird parts on that one, what have you in mind?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 13:59:20
The Flower Kings - Flower Power
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-30, 17:49:06
Back in the world of Adventures - The Flower Kings
followed by
Blackfield II - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 17:51:23
Just: The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Now: Marillion - Somewhere Else
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-04-30, 18:13:21
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-29, 23:03:42
I may not be French, but I'm still fairly good at recognizing a woman when I see one.  I'm sure Bupie will confirm Pat's gender unless he's having a bit of fun with this.  Besides, her voice is nearly as high as Geddy Lee's.  ;D   Also, she looks something like my cousin Kim, whose husband and children would be very surprised indeed if she turned out to be a man.   :o

There seems to be some confusion regarding this matter. Greenie, maybe you should pull down your pants and take a thorough look in the mirror to ascertain your status. You just might be a Womanatee  ;D

The hypothesis I was debating was not whether Pat Benatar is a woman (which I now consider her to be), but whether she could grip me. But don't worry, it's not anything that concerns me any longer  ::)

Yeah, I was also surprised about Bupie's using "he" for PB in the same post that he (Bups) mentioned two albums by PB that he had been listening to. Has the "s" now also become silent in French ?  Or are all female looking Frenchies drags ?  :D


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-04-29, 23:03:42
NP:  Arena - The Visitor

Feeling a bit out of sorts, and that calls for the big prog guns.   *horns*

Betcha !  The Visitor was my first love with Arena, and I was spellbound by it. A few weeks later I bought Contagion, which I now consider even better ... but first-loves are first-loves, there is something special about'm  :-* *horns*


Yeah, I found Napalm Death rather boring, pretty much the same grind song after song. I played The Code Is Red thru, as it sometimes takes time to get into a special mood, but I wasnt left with any desire to pursue ND further  :-\


NP  Rush:  Permanent Waves  *horns*

A lot to be found here.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 18:51:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 11:16:39
It's not like high heels, then, where I prefer that they leave 'em on? ;)

I think this is a case where it's best to let sleeping aquatic creatures lie.  I never did get the high-heels thing though -- seems like it's just an opportunity for someone to get gored.

Quote
I can't think of any weird parts on that one, what have you in mind?

I thinking mostly of the narration on 'Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled' and 'Voyage 34' of which there is a lot.  As an aside, I really like Steven Wilson's quiet, humble manner with the audience.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-04-29, 17:38:34
Gonna try out Napalm Death when I get home (from the local library). Any of ya guys into'm ?

Can't say I've heard of them before, but I'm guessing they're not ambient or 'easy-listening'.

NP:  Faith No More - The Real Thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 19:48:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 18:51:26
I never did get the high-heels thing though

When standing they alter the shape of the muscled areas of the legs for optimum effect.  Apparently ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 18:51:26
I thinking mostly of the narration on 'Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled' and 'Voyage 34' of which there is a lot.

Ah, I see.  To me that's no different to what historically I've enjoyed on things like Floyd over the years, but I guess if it's not your thing then 'weird' is as good a label as any.  Perhaps I understand the reasoning behind your poll now! 8)


Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session
Now: Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:16:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 19:48:34
When standing they alter the shape of the muscled areas of the legs for optimum effect.  Apparently ;D

So I've heard, but it's much more comfy lying down anyway.   8)

Quote
Ah, I see.  To me that's no different to what historically I've enjoyed on things like Floyd over the years, but I guess if it's not your thing then 'weird' is as good a label as any.  Perhaps I understand the reasoning behind your poll now! 8)

Yes indeed.  In most cases, I can enjoy odd spoken word or sound effects a time or two, but for me, that gets stale after a few times, and then I'd rather just hear the musical part.  I suppose it's something similar to the fact that I can read a favorite book or see a favorite movie at most maybe once every few years, while I can listen to really good music far more often before it needs a break.   The cash register on PF's 'Money' is something of an exception because they managed to use it as if it were an instrument, so it sounds like part of the music.

Quote
Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session

Is Frank actually performing with Teenage Fanclub on this, or is it some of each individually?


NP:  Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw and the Cooked

Found this in the pile and am giving it a spin, but I don't think it's going to make the frequent play list.   It doesn't seem to have aged well.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:42:12
NP: Opeth - Watershed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:57:31
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:16:57
Is Frank actually performing with Teenage Fanclub on this, or is it some of each individually?

Yes, it's Frank using Teenage Fanclub as a backing band.  Good 4-track CD, which was worth getting at the time given that it wasn't especially expensive *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:16:57
NP:  Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw and the Cooked
Found this in the pile and am giving it a spin, but I don't think it's going to make the frequent play list.   It doesn't seem to have aged well.   :-\

Personally, I never much cared for them before they aged ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 21:04:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-30, 20:57:31
Personally, I never much cared for them before they aged ;)

Yeah, after a few songs, I was wondering what I was thinking when I bought it.  It was one of those cheap CD club purchases, where you get them for very little except shipping charges, and I probably got it on the strength of one or two catchy tunes on the radio.  I'm now Opething them out of my system.  I could still do without the death grunts, but otherwise an impressive band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 21:50:21
NP:  Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

There are actually a fair number of spoken parts here, but it's funny as hell (at least to me).   Also the music is great as always with the mighty Hevy Devy.  I'm not sure this album would be a good first choice as an introduction to his music though.  On the other hand, it's the perfect first choice as an introduction to his insanity.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-30, 22:43:47
NP Return to the centre of the Earth - Rick Wakeman.

Lots of talking on this one  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-30, 23:26:48
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:05:50
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-30, 18:51:26
Can't say I've heard of them before, but I'm guessing they're not ambient or 'easy-listening'.

Guess if ya live in Baghdad, they could be quite ambient, altho maybe not easy-listenin  ::)

As you know, I'm not averse to thrash and growl and stuff, but man, there has to be some drama, dynamics and variation  :-\


NP  Electric Light Orchestra:  Time

Jeff Lynne: "This was one of them concept ideas. It was about time travel, so it's supposed to be all futuristic and daft. None of these ideas have been disproved yet, and only another ninety-odd years to go to see if I was right!"

Great album, lots of melody, of course, as always with ELO, but also some interesting ideas and effects  8)

Given my bent for metal, guess I'm allowed some quality AOR occasionally  ;)

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:42:28
NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:55:35
Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz

Another slice of Baghdad Ambience ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 12:55:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:55:35
Another slice of Baghdad Ambience ;D

;D

Guess this is too:

NP  Down:  III: Over The Under

Admittedly more to my taste  *horns*

Got Phil and Rex from Pantera in the mix, and Down has a bit the same sound as Pantera, altho not quite as wild, more grungy.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 13:11:03
NP  Down:  III: Over The Under  (on repeat)

My best discovery in months  *horns*

It struck me that Phil sings a bit like Eddie Vedder  8)

Imagine Pearl Jam grunged up for real  ;)

Wiki (Down III: Over The Under): "Over the Under has been written with the band's anger about Hurricane Katrina in mind, and Phil Anselmo's hurt over the loss of deceased Pantera guitarist, Dimebag Darrell, and the bad blood between the two up until the guitarist's death."


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-30, 10:14:29
I confirm, although Pat's breast is not as impressive as his her first albums' music.

Guess no interditti there  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-01, 13:34:09
David Bowie - Diamond Dogs

London ambience, albeit the London of George Orwell's 1984.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-01, 13:55:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:42:28
NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....


Nicky, you should really try out the album MyEarthDream. It's really cool! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 18:32:55
Thanks, Paxi, I'l keep it in mind  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-01, 13:34:09
David Bowie - Diamond Dogs

Great album that, my fave Bowie-album  *horns*


NP  Down III  (on repeat)

Down to the good stuff  *horns*

I'd say Pantera meets AIC, and just as good as these bands - that oughta rouse some interest in this joint  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 19:48:41
NP  Rush:  Counterparts

This is sooo good, some of the best Rush I'v heard  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-01, 20:23:03
Satellite - Nostalga
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 21:53:46
Demians - Building an Empire

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:42:28
NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....

I've heard a good bit of them on Pandora, although I haven't heard a full album.  I rather like them too.   I generally mark them with the "thumbs up."


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-01, 11:05:50
NP  Electric Light Orchestra:  Time

Jeff Lynne: "This was one of them concept ideas. It was about time travel, so it's supposed to be all futuristic and daft. None of these ideas have been disproved yet, and only another ninety-odd years to go to see if I was right!"

Great album, lots of melody, of course, as always with ELO, but also some interesting ideas and effects  8)

Given my bent for metal, guess I'm allowed some quality AOR occasionally  ;)

For the record, I still enjoy a bit of ELO now and then myself.  Out of the Blue was the first rock album I ever bought.  I'd say they're usually more fun than brilliant, but still enjoyable, and there are some songs that are really very good, e.g., Fire on High.

No comment on Pantera or Down since I haven't heard either one.  It's possible I've heard a Pantera song or two I guess but not since I started enjoying metal in any case.

Off the top of my head, I think I'd nominate Aladdin Sane as my favorite Bowie album, but I've got nothing of his on CD, so I've only heard whatever the radio had to offer from him since my LPs went into the boxes.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-05-01, 22:52:12
Edenbridge - The grand design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:05:50
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Like Iggy, I decided to go for the download, which is about 25% of the best CD price I could find, plus that would have to be shipped overseas.  If it shows up at Amazon in CD form eventually, I could probably buy that if I really want to and have the total cost not be more than importing a CD now, plus it does have the virtue that I can listen to it right now.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:09:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:05:50
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Like Iggy, I decided to go for the download, which is about 25% of the best CD price I could find, plus that would have to be shipped overseas.  If it shows up at Amazon in CD form eventually, I could probably buy that if I really want to and have the total cost not be more than importing a CD now, plus it does have the virtue that I can listen to it right now.   ;D

Yep I hate downloading I like to have the physical copy. I think it is due to some of the fantastic album covers/packaging available in the past.

NP Edenbridge - My Earth Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:16:40
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:09:10
Yep I hate downloading I like to have the physical copy. I think it is due to some of the fantastic album covers/packaging available in the past.

NP Edenbridge - My Earth Dream

Me too, also CDs don't have hard-drive failures. I guess the thing to do is to burn a back-up copy to CD.  No case or artwork, but if my computer explodes, I'll still have the music.  I assume the copy for personal use rule applies to MP3 purchases too.   If not, please don't sic the MP3 police on me.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:59:21
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:16:40
Me too, also CDs don't have hard-drive failures. I guess the thing to do is to burn a back-up copy to CD.  No case or artwork, but if my computer explodes, I'll still have the music.  I assume the copy for personal use rule applies to MP3 purchases too.   If not, please don't sic the MP3 police on me.   :o

;D

Several extra hard drives help as well.

NP Edenbridge - Shine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:19:41
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:16:40
Me too, also CDs don't have hard-drive failures. I guess the thing to do is to burn a back-up copy to CD.  No case or artwork, but if my computer explodes, I'll still have the music.  I assume the copy for personal use rule applies to MP3 purchases too.   If not, please don't sic the MP3 police on me.   :o

You could always upload the MP3s to the web, that way it's always in reach, whatever your hard drive decides to do. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:29:36
 :o :o :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:39:42
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:19:41
You could always upload the MP3s to the web, that way it's always in reach, whatever your hard drive decides to do. ;D

Interesting idea, but it may be considered naughty in some circles.


NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock  (again)

This album is great.  Somebody ought to tell Maddox about it.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:24:49
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:39:42
Interesting idea, but it may be considered naughty in some circles.


NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock  (again)

This album is great.  Somebody ought to tell Maddox about it.   ;)

Pointless I doubt that he'd like it.

NP Edenbridge - Shine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:55:27
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-01, 23:16:40
Me too, also CDs don't have hard-drive failures.

Six of one, half a dozen of the other.  My Circus Maximus 'The First Chapter' is split and I don't have an mp3 backup - can't remember when I last heard that album.  The last track on my copy of Karnataka's live album won't play on any CD player or computer we've got. >:(

These days I check every CD I buy within 24 hours rather than leaving them in a pile and finding defects too late.  And I back up everything obsessively.


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:24:49
Pointless I doubt that he'd like it.

Quite right.  Silly idea! ;D


NP: The Flower Kings - Silent Inferno, single track from an Inside Out sampler CD *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:03:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:55:27
Six of one, half a dozen of the other.  My Circus Maximus 'The First Chapter' is split and I don't have an mp3 backup - can't remember when I last heard that album.  The last track on my copy of Karnataka's live album won't play on any CD player or computer we've got. >:(

These days I check every CD I buy within 24 hours rather than leaving them in a pile and finding defects too late.  And I back up everything obsessively.



Is that Out of reach?

if so would you like me to play it for you?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:07:58
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:03:21
Is that Out of reach?

It certainly is.  In more ways than one :(


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:03:21
if so would you like me to play it for you?

If it's not too much trouble, that would be kind of you.  The camaradie of The Room fair brings a tear to my eye sometimes ;)


NP: Various Artists - The Fox Lies Down (Genesis Tribute)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:31:40
NP Out of reach - Karnataka

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:50:35
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:31:40
NP Out of reach - Karnataka
;D

Thanks.  That's a lot better now, honestly it is ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:10:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 09:50:35
Thanks.  That's a lot better now, honestly it is ;)

Glad to see it didn't go to waste

NP Edenbridge - Sunrise in Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:18:04
Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine.

I'll hide behind the sofa if I come across any weird bits ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:23:47
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:24:49
Pointless I doubt that he'd like it.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:55:27
Quite right.  Silly idea! ;D

You're both right.  Don't know what I was thinking.

NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

If Mad won't play it, some one ought to.

Morning, gents.  I'm up late as usual.  Was wrestling with my computer in an attempt to get it to recognize a RAM upgrade.  I fought it to a draw - it's currently admitting to half the upgrade.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:18:04
Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine.

I'll hide behind the sofa if I come across any weird bits ;)

Bad idea.  That's where the dog hides the weird bits.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:43:33
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:23:47
NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I'm toying with the idea of getting that.  I rejected it initially, because the various online extracts sounded uninspiring.  But online extracts normally do, and if Roomies like it... *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:23:47
Bad idea.  That's where the dog hides the weird bits.

Even worse, it's where one of the cats hides 'bits' when he decides a change of litter tray scenery is merited >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:52:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:43:33
I'm toying with the idea of getting that.  I rejected it initially, because the various online extracts sounded uninspiring.  But online extracts normally do, and if Roomies like it... *horns*

Actually, the online samples I heard, along with multiple Room endorsements, convinced me to get it.  Dunno if we heard the same samples, but I'd be stunned if you disliked it.  Once I get around to not playing Tick Tock continuously, I think I'm going to buy the download of Night too.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:00:16
Edenbridge - The chronicles of Eden.

Fair play to 007 for bringing them to my attention.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:14:20
NP: Fiona Apple - Tidal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:30:15
The Power Station - The Power Station
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 12:05:32
NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock

10,000 Roomies can't be wrong.  Seriously, this has got to be the front-runner for Album of 2009.  One more time through whilst I imbibe my last Swine Flu Amber before bed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 12:17:25
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 12:05:32
NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock
10,000 Roomies can't be wrong.  Seriously, this has got to be the front-runner for Album of 2009.

OK, OK!  I'll buy the download later on, promise! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 12:35:33
Saga - Heads or Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 12:48:51
Satellite - Nostalgia which just arrived courtesy of the postman .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 13:30:46
IQ - J'ai Pollette D'Arnu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 14:33:22
Vangelis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 16:15:51
Satellite - Evening Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 18:36:44
Spock's Beard ~ The Beard Is Out There
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:11:08
It appears I've got the prog equivalent of swine flue:

NP:  Tick effing Tock   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:28:59
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:11:08
It appears I've got the prog equivalent of swine flue:

NP:  Tick effing Tock   ::)

I'll join you.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:40:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:28:59
I'll join you.  :)

See, it's spreading already!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:55:12
Porkuswine Tree - Stars Die: The Delerium Years 91-97
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 21:11:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:55:12
Porkuswine Tree - Stars Die: The Delerium Years 91-97

;D

Bonus points if you quote Sir Francis Bacon.

NP: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 21:26:17
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 21:11:14
Bonus points if you quote Sir Francis Bacon.

A rasher man than I might, but he that hath knowledge spareth his words ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 22:28:34
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 20:40:54
See, it's spreading already!

Actually, i was the one who started it.  ;D
Apparently it had a rather long incubation time.  ;)

NP> Big Elf ~ Cheat The Gallows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 23:10:53
Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-05-03, 00:23:13
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 23:10:53
Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop
[/quote

What are they like Mad?

NP Saga 10,000 day]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-03, 01:59:06
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-02, 22:28:34
Actually, i was the one who started it.  ;D
Apparently it had a rather long incubation time.  ;)

Yes, you did.  Look back a day or two in this thread for minor hilarity on that point.  The symptoms didn't show in some of us until we decided that a download would do in light of the absence of CD copies (or reasonably priced ones).

NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Must be a resistant strain.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 08:49:26
Nazareth - No Mean City.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:12:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 08:49:26
Nazareth - No Mean City.

I tried'm out lately but found'm rather lame (today)  :-\


NP  Rush:  Counterparts

I have a great project ahead: Completin my Rush collection and explorin'm in depth  8)

It's absolutely amazing how much territory they'v covered over the years  :o

Anyone here share that passion ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:17:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:12:32
Anyone here share that passion ?

Oh yes! 8) ;D 8)  Counterparts is actually one of my faves, up there with the 'Classic Classics' such as Hemispheres.  I love the drums at the start of 'Animate' in particular *horns*  I almost played Counterparts yesterday, by coincidence, but ran out of hours.  Perhaps later!

NP: UFO - Strangers in the Night *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:37:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:17:21
... but ran out of hours.

;D

Yeah .....


I'm lookin a bit at Hawkwind too atm. Which albums would you recommend to me, Jonesy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:39:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:12:32
I have a great project ahead: Completin my Rush collection and explorin'm in depth  8)

It's absolutely amazing how much territory they'v covered over the years  :o

Anyone here share that passion ?

I've never been a big Rush fan.  I like them OK, but usually a song or two at a time is enough for me.


NP: Gazpacho - Night

I was so blown away by Tick Tock that I bought the download of Night too.  This one's a bit more of a slow-burner for me, but I can already see that it's growing on me with repeated listens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:01:07
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:39:56
I've never been a big Rush fan.

When listenin to Rush, you really have to be aware of the lyrics; I'd say that they're essential to the enjoyment of Rush music. Neil Peart is a fabulous lyricist. Aint that so, Jonesy ?

I experience that the more I dig into prog, the more important lyrics become to me. I will listen to a group if they have somethin else great to offer (like Korn, a terrific live band), but in the long run, the lyrics are an important part of what keeps an album together and memorable in my mind.

The other day it struck me that I havent met one Dane to whom lyrics were important. I guess the explanation is that intellectuals here mainly consider rock beneath their dignity (except Floyd and Queen, who are canonised by now), and iac metalheads here tend to be rather illiterate. So what does that make us ?  ;D

It's been a great pleasure for me to experience even young proggies like Tom and Paxi who consistently analyse lyrics and take a critical approach to'm.

Virtually non-existent in this country. How is it in your countries ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:28:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:01:07
When listenin to Rush, you really have to be aware of the lyrics; I'd say that they're essential to the enjoyment of Rush music. Neil Peart is a fabulous lyricist. Aint that so, Jonesy ?

I experience that the more I dig into prog, the more important lyrics become to me. I will listen to a group if they have somethin else great to offer (like Korn, a terrific live band), but in the long run, the lyrics are an important part of what keeps an album together and memorable in my mind.

The other day it struck me that I havent met one Dane to whom lyrics were important. I guess the explanation is that intellectuals here mainly consider rock beneath their dignity (except Floyd and Queen, who are canonised by now), and iac metalheads here tend to be rather illiterate. So what does that make us ?  ;D

It's been a great pleasure for me to experience even young proggies like Tom and Paxi who consistently analyse lyrics and take a critical approach to'm.

Virtually non-existent in this country. How is it in your countries ?

Nicky.

Well, the average American is a musical moron, but that's probably true everywhere.  Most of the times I've encountered people like you describe were in collegiate settings, which isn't surprising since those are your basic hotbeds of intellectualism.  I'm only in touch with one or two people here who are currently into prog, although I do know a couple of people who would be interested by in-depth study of lyrics (one is a lovely poetess, but she's none too keen on prog).  On a personal level, as I've said before, I consider lyrics quite important, but I may be a bit odd in that, if they reach me on an emotional level, I'd often rather keep my interpretation to myself because I find it a bit deflating to hear that the lyrics may not mean what they mean to me.  My favorite lyrics are often ones that aren't particularly obvious as to what they mean, and I think it's usually best for the artists to leave it to the listeners to decide how to take them.  That doesn't mean people can't discuss what they think they mean, of course.  But if I find out the consensus is that Supper's Ready is about a class trip to the zoo, I'm going to be a tad let down.   ;D


NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Maddox of the 5000 was not wrong.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:57:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 10:37:48
I'm lookin a bit at Hawkwind too atm. Which albums would you recommend to me, Jonesy ?

Difficult because, as with Rush, they've covered a lot of territory over the years.  There are Eras.  If you want to sample the classic 70s rambling hippy era then you could do far worse than  'Space Ritual' which is a live album covering all bases.  Personally I prefer the late 70s 'Charisma' era when they were much tighter and song-based, with Captain Bob knocking out some great lyrics.  My faves from this era are 'PXR5' '25 Years On' and 'Quark Strangeness and Charm' 8)

NP: UFO - Obsession
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 12:13:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:01:07
Neil Peart is a fabulous lyricist. Aint that so, Jonesy ?

Yes indeed, and all-round top chap if I might venture.  Respect *horns*

Whilst I do like a well-turned out lyric (I can enthusiastically drone on for days about Marillion's, for example) it is but one part of a much bigger picture for me.  I also like excellent bass-parts, inventive drumming, etc, etc.  Artists inevitably won't choose to include everything from the sonic pallette in every number and that's fine by me.  I don't think a solo piano piece is any less enthralling just because there's no Geddy-like bass-playing.  I don't find an instrumental prog tune is in any way less satisfying because there's no lyrics and AC/DC at their electrifying best is in no way diminished for me by the typical rock'n'roll schoolboy words.

Having said all that, I guess most of what I regard as the pinnacle of modern music (prog or not) tends to excel in all areas, from lyrics through to drums.  Rush would be a case in point, although even there my all-time fave track (La Villa Strangiato) doesn't really have any lyrics...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-03, 13:34:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 11:57:12
Personally I prefer the late 70s 'Charisma' era when they were much tighter and song-based, with Captain Bob knocking out some great lyrics.  My faves from this era are 'PXR5' '25 Years On' and 'Quark Strangeness and Charm' 8)

OK, I'v added Quark to my SL. Interested to see what they'v made outta this subject. Thanks, Jonesy  :)

Reminded me that I looong ago studied physics at the Uni for some three years (then atmospheric physics for another three). But I can't be "intellectual" any longer, as I listen to Pantera and stuff  :-\


NP  Down  Over The Under  *horns*

"... by handfuls you will build a pillamyd
a pillamyd built / the pillamyd guilt ... inside"

Crackpots  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 16:17:02
ZZ Top - Tres Hombres.

Awesome slice of 1973 blues-rock from pre-MTVZZ Top.  Excellent recording too - sounds like there's a band set up in my room *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 20:41:44
Yes - Keystudio.

Progtastic, especially 'That, That Is' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-03, 20:45:25
Dream Theater ~ The Dark Eternal Night  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-03, 21:54:53
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-03, 22:09:52
Damian Wilson - Let's Start A Commune
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 22:17:40
Thunder - The Thrill of it All
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-03, 22:39:04
Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-05-03, 23:06:21
NP: Riverside - Voices In My Head

What a great moody album this is!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 23:43:14
AOL "me too" mode: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:05:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 20:41:44
Yes - Keystudio.

Progtastic, especially 'That, That Is' *horns*

Yep that is my fav too.

NP Aphelion - Edenbridge on Spotify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-04, 10:01:15
Beth Orton - Trailer Park
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-05-04, 10:12:38
Anser's Tree - Manning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-04, 10:25:26
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-04, 16:24:25
NP Megadeth - Cryptic Writings

Yes, in the general indifference, I am still exploring the Megadeth catalog and those Writings are really exciting at first listen. Plus, I find that Megadeth's post-RIP period lyrics are way more interesting than the average metal band ones, at least when Mustaine doesn't try to talk about politics.

For instance, the lyrics of Use The Man deal (no pun intended) brilliantly with drugs use and abuse : "I've seen the man use the needle, seen the needle use the man" ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-04, 16:59:57
Pendragon ~ Indigo

A gem.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-04, 17:04:38
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-03, 22:09:52
Damian Wilson - Let's Start A Commune

I like Damian's singing a lot on the Threshold albums and Once And Future King. I'v heard that his singing is very different on his solo albums. I'd like to get one, maybe even several, of them. Any recoms ?

I'm also looking for recoms for Family albums. Any of ya guys into'm ? I remember when I was in high school, I was fortunate to experience'm twice. Chappo was a unique singer. Maybe still is ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-04, 17:26:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-04, 17:04:38
I like Damian's singing a lot on the Threshold albums and Once And Future King. I'v heard that his singing is very different on his solo albums. I'd like to get one, maybe even several, of them. Any recoms ?

If you like his voice a lot, you should try out the early Landmarq albums. Very good! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-04, 19:26:05
NP: OSI - Blood

Pretty heavy. That's how I like it! 8) :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-04, 20:46:06
Queensrÿche - American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-04, 20:56:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-04, 17:04:38
I like Damian's singing a lot on the Threshold albums and Once And Future King. I'v heard that his singing is very different on his solo albums. I'd like to get one, maybe even several, of them. Any recoms ?
'Cosmas' is my favorite Damian Wilson solo album, but you can't compare it with the Threshold stuff  ;D . Knowing you prefer heavier music, I bet you fall asleep  ;). But his voice is great, as always and the melodies are very catchy  8). You can download his albums for free (or donate) on his website: http://damianwilsonmusic.com/ to get an impression.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-04, 22:57:25
NP:  Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-04, 23:00:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-04, 16:24:25
NP Megadeth - Cryptic Writings

Yes, in the general indifference, I am still exploring the Megadeth catalog and those Writings are really exciting at first listen. Plus, I find that Megadeth's post-RIP period lyrics are way more interesting than the average metal band ones, at least when Mustaine doesn't try to talk about politics.

For instance, the lyrics of Use The Man deal (no pun intended) brilliantly with drugs use and abuse : "I've seen the man use the needle, seen the needle use the man" ...



I think that this is something for you, Bupie.
I'm sure you'll like it as well.  ;D

(http://rookery2.viary.com/storagev12/768500/768785_5aab_625x1000.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-05, 00:14:21
 ???  So shocking !

NP - Nothing, it's sleeping time ... hoping I won't make too many nightmares because of you, Mad. And beware of Vic's revenge  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 07:37:38
NP: Gazpacho - Night followed by  Gazpacho - Tick Tock for I think the fourth time today each.

It took a couple more plays, but now I find Night amazing also.  Are any of their earlier albums worth getting?  From what I've read, it sounds like Night is generally considered much better than anything they did before it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 08:38:12
David Bowie - Heathen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 09:30:40
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 10:33:22
Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-05, 10:36:44
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 07:37:38
NP: Gazpacho - Night followed by  Gazpacho - Tick Tock for I think the fourth time today each.

It took a couple more plays, but now I find Night amazing also.  Are any of their earlier albums worth getting?  From what I've read, it sounds like Night is generally considered much better than anything they did before it.
The album before Night, called 'Bravo' is nice, but IMO it does not reach the level of 'Night' and 'Tick Tock'. The albums before 'Bravo' aren't that interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 10:42:26
NP: Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

I've come to like this album quite a bit.  Must sleep soon though.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-05, 10:36:44
The album before Night, called 'Bravo' is nice, but IMO it does not reach the level of 'Night' and 'Tick Tock'. The albums before 'Bravo' aren't that interesting.

Thanks, I'll put that on my list.  Night and Tick Tock are just astonishing, so there's plenty of room to fit in "good" beneath them.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 11:08:21
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 10:42:26
I've come to like this album quite a bit.  Must sleep soon though.

Many of my acquaintances  report a similar response, although I must admit I (belatedly) quite like Coldplay.  I've not heard the latest one yet, but give me time...


NP: Ozzy Osbourne - Speak of the Devil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 12:32:27
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 15:08:00
Mozart - Serenade in G 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'

I'm not quite as up to speed on things Classical as I am on things Rock, but I assume either John Mitchell or Clive Nolan feature on there somewhere.  One wouldn't normally, of course, buy a CD where this wasn't the case ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-05, 15:58:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 15:08:00
Mozart - Serenade in G 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'

That corresponds to Enya within rock music  ;)


A bit different:

NP  Corrosion Of Conformity:  Wiseblood

with the notorious Pepper Keenan on both guitar and vocals.

One of the major tracks leading to Down.

Great stuff too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-05, 16:42:43
NP: Gazpacho - Bravo

Maybe not as good as Night or Tick Tock, but still highly entertaining. Sea Of Tranquility is such a beautiful song! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 17:07:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-05, 15:58:42
That corresponds to Enya within rock music  ;)

Celtic? ;D


NP: Neutrons - Black Hole Star.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-05, 17:34:21
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-04, 17:26:46
If you like his voice a lot, you should try out the early Landmarq albums. Very good! *horns*

Thanks, Paxi  :)

I already had Turbulence on my SL.


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-04, 20:56:28
'Cosmas' is my favorite Damian Wilson solo album, but you can't compare it with the Threshold stuff  ;D . Knowing you prefer heavier music, I bet you fall asleep  ;). But his voice is great, as always, and the melodies are very catchy  8).

And Thanks, Teunis  :)

I'v now added Cosmas to my SL on your recom.

Yeah, I read on Amazon (Murat Batmaz amongst others) that Damian is a lot lighter on his soloalbums.

http://www.amazon.com/Cosmas-Damian-Wilson/dp/B00000B7DA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1241538699&sr=1-1

I enjoy quite a lot of light stuff too, like Jeff Buckley, Caamora, and Simon And Garfunkel.

Curious to hear Damian on his own  8)


I also added the following albums to my SL:

Family:  Fearless     http://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Family/dp/B0000C436Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1241537915&sr=1-4

Corrosion Of Conformity:  Deliverance     http://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Corrosion-Conformity/dp/B000002AOJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1241538029&sr=1-1

Shadows Fall:  War Within     http://www.amazon.com/War-Within-Shadows-Fall/dp/B0002VAKK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1241538109&sr=1-1

The last two are pretty heavy, recommended to the heavy roomies  ;)


"The more you love music, the more music you love."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-05-05, 18:48:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-05, 17:34:21
Thanks, Paxi  :)

I already had Turbulence on my SL.

Great! But that one doesn't have Damian Wilson on it.
Solitary Witness (1992), Infinity Parade (1993) and The Vision Pit (1995) do have his vocals.
After that, Tracy Hitchings took over (and that's not bad, just different!!).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-05-05, 18:51:41
Hammerheart by Bathory  *horns*

Vikingmetaltastic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 19:11:40
Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:00:51
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-05-05, 18:51:41
Hammerheart by Bathory  *horns*

Vikingmetaltastic

8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:06:32
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:20:20
Queensrÿche - American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:29:58
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:06:32
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:20:20
Queensrÿche - American Soldier

My oh my, your music choice is so very excellent if i may say so.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:47:00
NP: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

In the months leading up to the release of this album it was so hyped that my expectations went through the roof. Therefore I couldn't help but to feel a little bit disappointed after finally hearing it. But now after a few months it proves to be a steady release, very different to Milliontown but very good nonetheless!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:52:27
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-05, 20:29:58
My oh my, your music choice is so very excellent if i may say so.  8)

:-[ Aw shucks! :-[  ;D ;D


NP: Druid - Fluid Druid

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 21:09:09
NP: AC/DC - The Razor's Edge - 1. Thunderstruck

Don't have time for a whole album right now, but I can always listen to the ridiculous guitar on 'Thunderstruck'.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 21:45:07
Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade of Gray
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 22:54:04
Frank Black and the Catholics - Frank Black and the Catholics

Is it just me who thinks this is the best album Weezer Frank has ever done?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-05, 23:01:16
NP: Dream Theater - Greatest Hit (...and 21 other pretty cool songs)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 23:17:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 22:54:04
Frank Black and the Catholics - Frank Black and the Catholics

Is it just me who thinks this is the best album Weezer Frank has ever done?

I haven't heard that one, in fact.  Is it Weezer-like?  Apparently I need both more Pixies and more solo Frank.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-05, 23:31:02
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 23:17:01
I haven't heard that one, in fact.  Is it Weezer-like?

Some tracks would certainly not be out-of-place on a Weezer album.  Great sound quality and catchy tunes *horns*


Edit: NP Frank Black and the Catholics - Frank Black and the Catholics
I enjoyed it so much I'm playing it again 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-06, 09:30:00
NP: OSI - Blood

I'm really beginning to dig this one. In fact, I think it's OSI's most complete album yet. I love their formula of (very) heavy guitars and experimental keyboards together with Kevin Moore's vocals. And Gavin Harrisons' drumming doesn't sound too bad either...

Favourite tracks so far:

- The Escape Artist
- Radiologue
- Stockholm (with vocals by Mikael Åkerfeldt)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-05-06, 09:57:59
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-05, 21:09:09
NP: AC/DC - The Razor's Edge - 1. Thunderstruck

Don't have time for a whole album right now, but I can always listen to the ridiculous guitar on 'Thunderstruck'.   *horns*

??? I only have the Live At Donington version of the song since I gave up on AC/CD after Back In Black (except for the LAD) but I think that, although rather unusual for AC/DC, the guitar works well in this song ...

For the anecdote, the climbing club I'm part of organizes international climbing competitions and always plays Thunderstruck to warm up the audience while the climbers are observing the routes. And I must say that it is pretty effective  *horns*

NP - Saga : In Transit

It's safe to say that this one is not heavy at all. Honest keyboards-driven pop-rock typical of the early 80's. Not bad but not outstanding either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 10:17:10
Nazareth - Hair of the Dog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 10:39:32
Dream Theater - A Rite of Passage  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 11:04:51
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-05-06, 09:57:59
??? I only have the Live At Donington version of the song since I gave up on AC/CD after Back In Black (except for the LAD) but I think that, although rather unusual for AC/DC, the guitar works well in this song ...

For the anecdote, the climbing club I'm part of organizes international climbing competitions and always plays Thunderstruck to warm up the audience while the climbers are observing the routes. And I must say that it is pretty effective  *horns*

Allow me to clarify.  When I said 'Thunderstruck' had 'ridiculous guitar', I meant ridiculously cool -- I like it a lot.  In general, I consider AC/DC a fun band but definitely not great 'art'.  Razor's Edge is actually the only album of theirs I own, and I got it cheap.   ;D

NP: Gazpacho - Night

This is great art.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 11:26:53
Black Sabbath - Vol 4.

Not sure if it's art, but... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 11:55:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 11:26:53
Black Sabbath - Vol 4.

Not sure if it's art, but... *horns*

Agreed.   *horns*

Their debut album might be art.  As I recall, it's sort of proggy in a scare-the-crap-out-of-regular-folks way.   :)


NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I haven't been this excited about a new musical find since Arena.  Ok, well, maybe Devin.  And sort of Porcupine Tree, although they kind of snuck up on me rather than bashing me over the head with their greatness on the first listen.  I suppose I could name a few more bands too, but then I'd start to sound like Steve Martin in The Jerk, which is, BTW, the greatest stupid movie of all time IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:03:18
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 11:55:24
NP:  Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I haven't been this excited about a new musical find since Arena.

I'm impressed with the actual 'Tick Tock Parts 1 - n' themselves, but I can take or leave the rest of the album so far.  Perhaps it'll grow on me as I play it more, but for now I'm still getting the 'too much like Muse' vibe that the previous albums gave me on Last.FM.

NP: Meat Puppets - Too High to Die.  Awesome album.  When it first came out a single was played on some un-memorable Saturday morning music show that the young'un was watching.  I zoomed straight into Birmingham and bought the album, although I can't recall if I was served by an Ozzy-speaking native.  Probably ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:26:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:03:18
I'm impressed with the actual 'Tick Tock Parts 1 - n' themselves, but I can take or leave the rest of the album so far.  Perhaps it'll grow on me as I play it more, but for now I'm still getting the 'too much like Muse' vibe that the previous albums gave me on Last.FM.

Interesting.  'Desert Flight' wowed me right out of the gate.  It's probably still my favorite song, but I really find the album strong throughout.   Night took a few listens before it set in, but now I like it nearly as much as Tick Tock.
I don't really know Muse.  I've heard a few of their songs via Pandora, and my impression is that they have their moments, but I'm not excited enough to get an album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:34:17
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:26:56
I don't really know Muse.  I've heard a few of their songs via Pandora, and my impression is that they have their moments, but I'm not excited enough to get an album.

Pretty much my take on them, except I'd bought 4 albums before I arrived at that conclusion ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 14:19:23
Black 'N Blue - Without Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-06, 14:24:02
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:26:56
I don't really know Muse.  I've heard a few of their songs via Pandora, and my impression is that they have their moments, but I'm not excited enough to get an album.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:34:17
Pretty much my take on them, except I'd bought 4 albums before I arrived at that conclusion ;)

Hey, don't mess with the mighty Muse! :o

;)

NP: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 17:36:05
Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-06, 17:55:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 12:34:17
Pretty much my take on them, except I'd bought 4 albums before I arrived at that conclusion ;)

Same for me, except three albums. I rarely play'm nowadays, and if, it's when I'm together with people who can't take metal.


NP  Mike Oldfield:  Exposed

Admittedly, this music belongs to a prior rock era, but I can still feel the excitement of those bygone days  8)

If you want an album by Mike Oldfield, then Exposed is a good choice. Includes an excellent live rendition of Tubular Bells.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-05-06, 18:27:14
Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-05-06, 19:12:20
Playing Dream Theater's Free Song.
Sounds ok to me. Not in a "OMG it's $%^ FantasTCI!!!11!" kinda way.

But the whole album will please, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:18:07
Tori Amos - To Venus and Back (studio disk)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:18:24
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-05-06, 19:12:20
Playing Dream Theater's Free Song.
Sounds ok to me. Not in a "OMG it's $%^ FantasTCI!!!11!" kinda way.

But the whole album will please, I'm sure.

+1!!!!

A Rite Of Passage.

Man it sounds thrilling.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:47:30
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:18:24
+1!!!!

A Rite Of Passage.

Man it sounds thrilling.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Sh*t, i'm still playing it!!!  :o

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:56:25
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:47:30
Sh*t, i'm still playing it!!!  :o

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

By Jove, I think he likes it! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:58:22
XTC - Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977-1992
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-05-06, 21:10:16
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-06, 20:18:24
+1!!!!

A Rite Of Passage.

Man it sounds thrilling.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Hmm... perhaps I didn't make myself clear.

It's absolutely not bad, but I cannot say that my heart was filled with joy when the first tones of music set in. (Or the last tones for that matter.)
Perhaps I'm not much of the fanboy I'd often like to be.
But I'm totally confident that the album (as a whole) will do perfectly fine! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:22:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-06, 17:55:49
NP  Mike Oldfield:  Exposed

Admittedly, this music belongs to a prior rock era, but I can still feel the excitement of those bygone days  8)

If you want an album by Mike Oldfield, then Exposed is a good choice. Includes an excellent live rendition of Tubular Bells.

I haven't heard Mike in years, but gets my seal of approval.  I remember liking Crises in particular.  Probably good earphone music; I should get a CD or two.


NP: Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Joe Cocker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:29:57
Just listened to Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory? on the iPod while away from the computer.  Absolutely tip-top album, jolly excellent.

Now back to XTC on the computer...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:39:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:29:57
Just listened to Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory? on the iPod while away from the computer.  Absolutely tip-top album, jolly excellent.

How would you describe their music?  Totally a new one for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:45:17
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:39:02
How would you describe their music?  Totally a new one for me.

There's a fair bit of Flower Kings in there, unsuprising given the family tree.  But it's got a bit more of an edge in places.  Total prog, though, without a doubt - not metal or anything.  Beautiful stuff.  I wonder if Gazpacho's lack of appeal for me is partly down to buying Karmakanic at the same time?

Given that Amazon US does the mp3 download for a mere $5.34 there's an easy way to find out. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:54:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:45:17
There's a fair bit of Flower Kings in there, unsuprising given the family tree.  But it's got a bit more of an edge in places.  Total prog, though, without a doubt - not metal or anything.  Beautiful stuff.  I wonder if Gazpacho's lack of appeal for me is partly down to buying Karmakanic at the same time?

Given that Amazon US does the mp3 download for a mere $5.34 there's an easy way to find out.  8)

That could be interesting.  As I've said before, I generally like the Flower Kings' sound, but they do too much aimless wandering around to hold my interest for long stretches.  Maybe the added edge would make the difference I'm looking for.  I'm still in the "want the hard copy" camp, but I must admit, the immediate gratification and lower price of downloads do make them tempting. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:59:29
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:54:18
I'm still in the "want the hard copy" camp, but I must admit, the immediate gratification and lower price of downloads do make them tempting. 

Indeed.  UK price was £4.14 as against £12.98 for the hard-copy, a clinching factor when I wasn't sure what I was letting myself in for.  As it happens it's my favourite purchase of 2009 and the sound quality is at the better end of mp3s 8)

I'm thinking I might be doing more of my auditioning via downloads in the future, if the price is right, although mainstream purchases (eg the forthcoming Dream Theater) will still be physical.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 23:20:04
re: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory

I just read this in one customer review on Amazon:

"Perhaps this is a little unfair, so take it for what it's worth, but this album is a bit more linear and its figures seem a little tighter than most of the Flower Kings albums. Time seems a little more compressed and there is certainly less meandering then on FK albums, much in the same way that 90125 was a little more musically direct than say Going for the One."

That's exactly what I was looking for, although I must say, Going for the One is one of my favorite Yes albums.  Yes does do some meandering, but I wouldn't have picked that album as the poster child for it.  In any case, sounds like it's worth a punt.   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 07:46:52
Pink Floyd - Pulse.

Or as the retarded database would have it when I re-ripped the album, Pulse [Blinking LED] ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:10:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 07:46:52
Pink Floyd - Pulse.

Or as the retarded database would have it when I re-ripped the album, Pulse [Blinking LED] ::)

iTunes does has an annoying habit of tagging album titles with trailing info like [Bonus Tracks].  One that bugs me personally is Afraid of Sunlight [Remaster] (Disc 1) since my version only has one disc, and it's nice that it's remastered (assuming improved quality), but I don't consider that part of the album title.   :-\   I suppose if I'm annoyed enough, I can just manually edit it out, but I'm not all that highly motivated.

Just Finishing Up: Demians - Building an Empire

I figured I'd take a break from playing Night and Tick Tock back-to-back continuously, and this was the only thing I could think of that seems to fit with them at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:15:11
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:10:19
iTunes does has an annoying habit of tagging album titles with trailing info like [Bonus Tracks].  One that bugs me personally is Afraid of Sunlight [Remaster] (Disc 1) since my version only has one disc, and it's nice that it's remastered (assuming improved quality), but I don't consider that part of the album title.   :-\   I suppose if I'm annoyed enough, I can just manually edit it out, but I'm not all that highly motivated.

Ooh, don't start me off on that.  It's not just iTunes, but Windows Mediaplayer and all the others.  A million monkeys might be able to come up with the works of Shakespeare, but they sure as f*** can't populate a music database >:(

Pet hates include live albums where some f***wit has appended [live] to each track name and those irritating [ * ] [ # ] suffixes.  Read the f***ing sleeve, you c***s! >:( >:(

I'm much calmer about these things once I've had my morning medication... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:26:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:15:11
Ooh, don't start me off on that.  It's not just iTunes, but Windows Mediaplayer and all the others.  A million monkeys might be able to come up with the works of Shakespeare, but they sure as f*** can't populate a music database >:(

Pet hates include live albums where some f***wit has appended [live] to each track name and those irritating [ * ] [ # ] suffixes.  Read the f***ing sleeve, you c***s.

I'm much calmer about these things once I've had my morning medication...

Yeah, generally if you've bought a live album you know the songs are live.  I don't mind that quite so much on a few of my recent prog purchases that have live bonus songs, where the rest of the album is not live.  This is especially true on the second disc of Ghost Opera: The Second Coming since the second disc is mostly live and includes live versions of a couple songs on the first disc, plus the last few songs on it are not live.  I haven't gotten hit with the suffixes yet.

NP:  Devin Townsend - Infinity

Smashing my brain a bit to mellow out before bed.   ;D   I think it's been nearly a week since I played Devin.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:54:53
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-06, 22:22:24
NP: Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Joe Cocker

I have this one for ages but haven't played it much. It just doesn't grip me as a whole ...

NP UFO - Phenomenon  8)

By the time of its original release, there were no www, no spoilers or free songs, no downloading (legal or not), the albums were most of the time short of the 40 minutes mark, you visited your local music shop once a week to check if they had received a bunch of new LP's, you had to buy music periodicals to get some -de facto indisputable- reviews ... and this was not a bad era after all !

Too bad that my parents didn't like rock because at age 8 I was a bit too young to have a significant purchasing power  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 11:01:57
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 10:54:53
NP UFO - Phenomenon  8)

One of my lasting regrets is that in the split with my ex, one of the things that got 'lost' as I moved out was a batch of UFO photos taken at Birmingham Town Hall in the 1970s.  Complete with MS on guitar. >:(


NP: Van Halen - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.  I'm not much for Halen without Diamond Dave, as a rule, but this one I like *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 11:44:54
So you saw UFO live too during MS first era ???

Considering your age and the numbrer of gigs you seem to have attended in the 70's, I am wondering : was your father (or your mother BTW) a big rock fan who took you to concerts or did you escape by your bedroom's window on each given occasion  ???

NP UFO - No Heavy Petting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-07, 11:51:00
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 14:06:44
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 11:44:54
So you saw UFO live too during MS first era ???

Yes, I'm pleased that I did :D  At the time MS was good at the classic Rock God pose - leather, long blonde hair and flying-V.  I'd stress that I always thought UFO were equally good after he'd left (the bottom line is they always were a classic live band) but I'm certainly glad I caught them with Schenker at his peak.


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 11:44:54
Considering your age and the numbrer of gigs you seem to have attended in the 70's, I am wondering : was your father (or your mother BTW) a big rock fan who took you to concerts or did you escape by your bedroom's window on each given occasion  ???

It's funny, but I always think of it the other way round - I missed a lot of potentially great gigs in my early teens for the simple reason I couldn't afford to go.  I missed Bowie in his Ziggy/Aladdin guise, for example, although some of my mates went. It was only when my pocket money increased to a more reasonable rate once I was in the 6th form (final 2 years at school) that I could afford gigs.  At that point I became hooked and went for it big-time.  I think it's true to say my life revolved around live music for a good few years after that.  The only influence my parents had was raising my pocket money - neither of them are interested in rock music.


NP: Jethro Tull - Living in the Past.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 14:27:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 14:06:44
I think it's true to say my life revolved around live music for a good few years after that. 

I'd be happy to have your view about the concert(s) you enjoyed the most during this period, the one(s) where you leave the place with a blissful smile on your face and bumming ears  :)

As a teenager (I mean under 20), I think my favorite one was Joe Jackson at Montpellier during the Night And Day tour. Sparkling and rocking big time despite the fact that there was no guitar in the band during this tour !

NP - Meg ...  Ok, forget it, I'll keep it for myself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 19:09:43
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-07, 14:27:05
I'd be happy to have your view about the concert(s) you enjoyed the most during this period, the one(s) where you leave the place with a blissful smile on your face and bumming ears  :)

I started to answer that, but ended up creating a new thread rather than hijacking this one ;D


Just: Gazpacho - Tick Tock.  Sorry guys, but I'm now starting to like this one less each time I play it! :-[ :-[
Now: Joe Satriani - Live in San Fransisco 8) 8) 8)  Hey! The smiley even looks like Joe! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-05-07, 19:18:55
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-07, 19:56:35
NP: Dredg - El Cielo

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-07, 22:54:22
NP: Dredg - Live At The Fillmore

Anyone here into Dredg?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:22:43
Be Bop Deluxe - Radioland: BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:24:29
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-07, 22:54:22
Anyone here into Dredg?

I've heard of them. Seems like they're pretty big in some circles.

What are they like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:40:07
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:24:29
I've heard of them. Seems like they're pretty big in some circles.

What are they like?

Dredg is an American progressive/alternative rock band that I happen to really like. But instead of me talking about them it's better to head over to http://www.myspace.com/dredg and listen for yourself. ;)

I can recommend the track 'The Canyon Behind Her', that's one of my favourites.

The other tracks are fine as well but they are a bit more poppy. Nothing wrong with that though! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:43:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-07, 19:09:43
Just: Gazpacho - Tick Tock.  Sorry guys, but I'm now starting to like this one less each time I play it! :-[ :-[

Great, more Tick Tock for me then!  Er, it doesn't work that way, I guess.  Well, a pity it's not your cup of lightly perfumed water, but we each have our own likes and dislikes.  Nobody's sent a hit man after me for not liking Dream Theater, so I suppose I can forgive you for this one.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:46:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-07, 23:43:55
Nobody's sent a hit man after me for not liking Dream Theater

Hmm, I guess he's still on his way then. America isn't really nearby when you have to swim you know... :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 08:16:04
Catatonia - Way Beyond Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-08, 08:28:50
NP: Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:02:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 08:16:04
Catatonia - Way Beyond Blue
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-08, 08:28:50
NP: Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance

Are these two different bands, or is Steve just under the control of those critters that leave 'gifts' behind his sofa?

NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:17:07
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:02:28
Are these two different bands

Yes.  Catatonia with a 'C' were a Welsh band, more pop/rock and did (shudder!) 'singles' ;)

Some great music, though.  See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catatonia_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catatonia_(band))

Also known for the quirky voice of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerys_Matthews (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerys_Matthews)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:21:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:17:07
Yes.  Catatonia with a 'C' were a Welsh band, more pop/rock and did (shudder!) 'singles' ;)

Some great music, though.  See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catatonia_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catatonia_(band))

Also known for the quirky voice of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerys_Matthews (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerys_Matthews)



"... and former members of Sherbet Antlers"

That may just be a more wonderfully odd name than 'Porcupine Tree'.    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:24:13
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 09:21:13
"... and former members of Sherbet Antlers"
That may just be a more wonderfully odd name than 'Porcupine Tree'.    ;D

It is a rather splendid name, is it not? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 10:09:20
UFO - No Place To Run
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 10:18:27
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:08:30
Steve Hillage - Fish Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:12:09
NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring

About time for sleep after this one.  Tomorrow I look for Sherbet Antlers albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:16:31
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:12:09
Tomorrow I look for Sherbet Antlers albums.

You've got me thinking I need to look for Sherbet Fountains!
http://www.britishcandy.com/products/26/146/box_of_sherbet_fountains.html (http://www.britishcandy.com/products/26/146/box_of_sherbet_fountains.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:20:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:16:31
You've got me thinking I need to look for Sherbet Fountains!
http://www.britishcandy.com/products/26/146/box_of_sherbet_fountains.html (http://www.britishcandy.com/products/26/146/box_of_sherbet_fountains.html)

That's really quite disturbing.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:22:06
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:20:57
That's really quite disturbing.   :o

I'm really quite disturbed :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:28:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:22:06
I'm really quite disturbed :P

Maybe you should record something with Devin Townsend.  It certainly won't make you less disturbed, but it would be amusing to add references to bizarre English foodstuffs to his already addled sensibilities.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:31:22
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:28:41
references to bizarre English foodstuffs

I live with a Scot.  The race that brought us the Deep Fried Mars Bar.  Against that backdrop, there's no such thing as bizarre English foodstuffs ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:35:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:31:22
I live with a Scot.  The race that brought us the Deep Fried Mars Bar.  Against that backdrop, there's no such thing as bizarre English foodstuffs ;D ;D ;D

Well, yes, I do recall they do something unspeakable with a sheep's stomach and thistle.  I thought you were kidding about the Deep Fried Mars Bar when you mentioned it before.  That would be a bit much even for the Deep South.

I seem to be listening to the first few songs of Signify, but I'm going to bed, honestly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 11:51:00
Druid - Toward the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 14:29:03
Catatonia - International Velvet.

(Welsh rock/pop again, rather than Swedish metal!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 15:34:27
Yes - Magnification
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-08, 15:48:08
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Satellite - Nostalgia
Arena - Pride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-08, 17:00:59
NP: OSI - Blood

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-08, 18:47:47
Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail

For some reason I want to drink tea now...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-08, 19:10:13
Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology

Track: Asherah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 19:16:34
Credo - Rhetoric.

Enjoying this hugely, not played it for a while 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:14:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 19:16:34
Credo - Rhetoric.


I'm going to see them tomorrow night.  ;D
And Blind Ego.  *horns*
For free!!!  *ola* *ola*

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Deadwing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:25:29
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:14:52
I'm going to see them tomorrow night.  ;D
And Blind Ego.  *horns*
For free!!!  *ola* *ola*

That reminds me.
Don't forget to bring my free ticket when you pick me up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:44:22
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:14:52
I'm going to see them tomorrow night.  ;D
And Blind Ego.  *horns*

Cool!  I hope you have a good time *horns*
Of course, we shall expect an in-depth account as soon as you get home afterwards. ;D


David Bowie - Let's Dance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 21:16:09
NP: The Band - Music From Big Pink

Getting a slow start today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-08, 21:19:43
NP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 21:54:42
Renaissance - A Song For All Seasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 21:57:00
NP: Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 22:42:57
Nazareth - Expect No Mercy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-08, 22:48:20
Watching the video of A Rite Of Passage.

Nice. Really nice.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 23:08:09
Airbag - Safetree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-08, 23:20:38
Genesis ~ Ripples
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-08, 23:40:52
Catherine Wheel - Happy Days

I need to get the prior two albums on CD.  They're considerably better IMO, but since I have this, I'm hoping it will grow on me.    :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 00:22:39
A free Metal Hammer 'Thrash Invasion' cover CD from a year or so back.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-09, 00:34:25
Happy Days is better than I thought, although still not up to Chrome or Ferment IMO.

NP: Neil Young - Comes a Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-09, 00:54:07
MyEarthDream - Edenbridge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-09, 01:13:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-08, 20:44:22
Cool!  I hope you have a good time *horns*

I'm sure i will.

QuoteOf course, we shall expect an in-depth account as soon as you get home afterwards. ;D


Of course not.  ;D

Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 07:44:32
Camel - A Live Record
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 10:42:48
Just finished The Vibrators - V2
Just started ZZ Top - Tejas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 12:35:30
Money - Another Case of Suicide EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 13:34:34
Mastodon - Blood Mountain.

My first encounter with Mastodon, I thought I'd give them a whirl as the download was under a fiver and I'm in a bit of a metal/thrash mood at the moment.  It sounds quite a jolly romp so far, no complaints, but I'm not sure if I'll become a completist fanboy or not ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-05-09, 19:07:32
A.C.T. - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:04:41
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:17:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 13:34:34
Mastodon - Blood Mountain.

My first encounter with Mastodon, I thought I'd give them a whirl as the download was under a fiver and I'm in a bit of a metal/thrash mood at the moment.  It sounds quite a jolly romp so far, no complaints, but I'm not sure if I'll become a completist fanboy or not ;)

They don't care, cause they got me in their loop now  *horns* ;D

NP  Mastodon:  Blood Mountain  (on repeat)

Of course this is f*in amazing and ...

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:26:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:17:55
They don't care, cause they got me in their loop now  *horns* ;D

By the time I'd finished playing it earlier I'd decided I'll be getting some more albums 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:28:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:17:55
They don't care, cause they got me in their loop now  *horns* ;D

NP  Mastodon:  Blood Mountain  (on repeat)

Of course this is f*in amazing and ...

Have you heard their latest album already???

I haven't heard Blood Mountain yet, but it just can't be better than Crack The Skye...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:06:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-09, 20:28:20
Have you heard their latest album already???

I haven't heard Blood Mountain yet, but it just can't be better than Crach The Skye...

I can't speak for 007, but no I haven't.  I went for the older Blood Mountain because it was considerably cheaper and so an economic way to check the band out *horns*

NP: Mastodon - Blood Mountain (again!) :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:28:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:06:46
I can't speak for 007, but no I haven't.  I went for the older Blood Mountain because it was considerably cheaper and so an economic way to check the band out *horns*

NP: Mastodon - Blood Mountain (again!) :D

Quite a good reason you gave there Steve! ;) How would you describe Blood Mountain?

NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

Got some inspiration from you guys! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:55:54
Ok then, what is Mastodon like?
Something I should check out?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 22:01:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:28:18
How would you describe Blood Mountain?

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:55:54
Ok then, what is Mastodon like?
Something I should check out?

Metal.  Quality metal.  I never know whether something should be termed 'Prog Metal' or not, but Mastodon certainly aren't just standard metal, even if they aren't prog to the extent that Dream Theater are.  'Blood Mountain' certainly isn't out of place next to my Nevermore and Opeth albums, so I'll definitely be getting some more.  Worth an audition, I'd say! 8)


NP: Renaissance - Azure D'Or.  Completely the opposite of Mastodon ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-09, 22:34:43
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-09, 21:55:54
Something I should check out?

Speaking of checking out...Did you give Dredg's MySpace a visit? ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 22:01:56
Metal.  Quality metal.  I never know whether something should be termed 'Prog Metal' or not, but Mastodon certainly aren't just standard metal, even if they aren't prog to the extent that Dream Theater are.  'Blood Mountain' certainly isn't out of place next to my Nevermore and Opeth albums, so I'll definitely be getting some more.  Worth an audition, I'd say! 8)

You're in for a real treat when you purchase Crack The Skye, that's for sure! 8) In the meantime I will try to get hold of a copy of Blood Mountain...

NP: Dream Theater - Chaos In Motion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:19:44
Just: Eno - Ambient 1: Music for Airports
Now: Renaissance - Live at Carnegie Hall (Not the new remastered version that came out last week!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:32:37
I'm trying to figure out the Pre-order thing.  Do I risk not being able to get the limited edition of the new IQ if I don't put in a pre-order?  I also discovered that there's a new Devin coming out later in June.   *horns*

NP: Gazpacho  :o : Night

And yes I'm playing Tick Tock next.  Sorry it's not your cup of lightly perfumed water, Steve, but I still think it's freaking awesome.  Meanwhile, the list of recommended bands that I need to look into is getting distressingly long.  Mastodon needs to be tried if only because it's a great name.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:39:12
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:32:37
And yes I'm playing Tick Tock next.  Sorry it's not your cup of lightly perfumed water, Steve, but I still think it's freaking awesome.

Perhaps I need to put this into perspective.  I don't dislike it.  I'm not about to get rid of it.  I just don't rate it that highly, it's one of those albums that's likely to get infrequent plays at Jones Towers.  But I'd sooner be listening to Gazpacho than landfill R&B divas ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:50:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:39:12
Perhaps I need to put this into perspective.  I don't dislike it.  I'm not about to get rid of it.  I just don't rate it that highly, it's one of those albums that's likely to get infrequent plays at Jones Towers.  But I'd sooner be listening to Gazpacho than landfill R&B divas ;D

That's fine, tastes differ.  Everyone else on the board is freaking out about the new Dream Theater, and I don't even plan to give it a listen unless bribed with multiple Guinnesses.   ;D  I discovered poking around on Amazon that Liquid Tension Experiment is perhaps a reasonable approximation  of Dream Theater without vocals, which I might actually enjoy.  I listened to the samples, and it sounded pretty good, although I don't know if a whole instrumental album would really interest me, and I was somewhat put off by the fact that the last 26 or so minutes of the album are a jam.  I don't like jam unless it's on toast.  I wouldn't put Dream Theater in a landfill either, although I might put a couple of inches of topsoil on James LaBrie and see if I can grow something Nicky would like to eat on his head.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:54:45
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:50:22
I discovered poking around on Amazon that Liquid Tension Experiment is perhaps a reasonable approximation  of Dream Theater without vocals, which I might actually enjoy.  I listened to the samples, and it sounded pretty good, although I don't know if a whole instrumental album would really interest me, and I was somewhat put off by the fact that the last 26 or so minutes of the album are a jam.

I love both Liquid Tension Experiment albums, awesome stuff.  I wouldn't quite say it's DT without vocals, but I can see where you're heading with that.  If you're not keen on jamming, avoid the Liquid Trio Experiment offering for now - that really is all improv stuff.  Excellent, though, if you like that kind of thing in the way that I do 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:00:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:54:45
I love both Liquid Tension Experiment albums, awesome stuff.  I wouldn't quite say it's DT without vocals, but I can see where you're heading with that.  If you're not keen on jamming, avoid the Liquid Trio Experiment offering for now - that really is all improv stuff.  Excellent, though, if you like that kind of thing in the way that I do 8)

I can enjoy it in small doses, particularly live, but for the most part, I think jamming is what the musicians should do while they're working out ideas for songs, and I'll buy the finished product.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:07:45
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 08:50:22
I don't like jam unless it's on toast.

You bounder, I'm now hankering after toast with jam for my breakfast.  Time to trot downstairs and tax my culinary skills, methinks! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:14:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:07:45
You bounder, I'm now hankering after toast with jam for my breakfast.  Time to trot downstairs and tax my culinary skills, methinks! :o

Bounder Hee! The only time I've ever heard that said is by a character in a computer game, which I could discuss at length, but I've no idea if that's you cup of biscuits.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:21:11
Blind Ego ~ Numb

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:26:35
Switching iTunes to album mode because, although I don't usually mind it when the next album in order starts right after one ends, it's really disconcerting when Gazpacho suddenly becomes Generation X.   >:(

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:21:11
Blind Ego ~ Numb

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Perhaps I'll buy the download of a Blind Ego album since those also appear unavailable on CD unless I send away to Peru or the Netherlands.  Is one significantly more worthwhile than the other, or should I just start with the first one?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:29:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:26:35
Perhaps I'll buy the download of a Blind Ego album since those also appear unavailable on CD unless I send away to Peru or the Netherlands.

Yes, I've been following the exact same thought process.  Trouble is, I've an inbuilt resistance to paying over a fiver for a download these days.  More than that and I want hardcopy.  Still, needs must when the devil vomits into your kettle, and all that...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:32:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:29:57
Still, needs must when the devil vomits into your kettle, and all that...

Not a saying I'm familiar with.  I think I'm just going to file that away along with 'rectal delight' as something I'll give a miss to.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:33:37
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:26:35
Switching iTunes to album mode because, although I don't usually mind it when the next album in order starts right after one ends, it's really disconcerting when Gazpacho suddenly becomes Generation X.   >:(

Of course, the geek in me couldn't resist checking what would happen in my library.  Turns out, if you're working alphabetical by artist, I'd get Geddy Lee *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:35:02
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:32:42
Not a saying I'm familiar with.

Over here it's quite a famous quote from the Blackadder TV comedy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:37:15
Martin Orford - The Old Road.

I'm coming late to the party on this one, but what an awsome selection of music!  Completely bowled over the first time I played it, and then John Wetton's voice came in.  Wow!  What a suprise! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:41:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:35:02
Over here it's quite a famous quote from the Blackadder TV comedy.

I'm a huge Blackadder fan, actually, but I don't remember that.  Maybe it's one of those things people have to say to each other a lot for it to become stuck in one's mind (e.g., Doh! from The Simpsons).  I haven't seen any Blackadder in a few years though.  Maybe it's available on DVD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:44:41
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:41:05
I'm a huge Blackadder fan, actually, but I don't remember that.  Maybe it's one of those things people have to say to each other a lot for it to become stuck in one's mind (e.g., Doh! from The Simpsons).  I haven't seen any Blackadder in a few years though.  Maybe it's available on DVD.

Yes, I've certainly moved in Blackadder and Monty Python-repeating circles. http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/blackadder/epguide/two_money.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/blackadder/epguide/two_money.shtml)

And yes, they're most definitely available on DVD *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:48:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:37:15
Martin Orford - The Old Road.

I'm coming late to the party on this one, but what an awsome selection of music!  Completely bowled over the first time I played it, and then John Wetton's voice came in.  Wow!  What a suprise! 8)

The prog world is quite incestuous as far as who plays with whom.  I fully expect to see something born soon with three heads, one that looks like John Wetton, one that looks like Tony Levin, and one that looks like Bill Bruford.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:51:23
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:48:37
The prog world is quite incestuous as far as who plays with whom.  I fully expect to see something born soon with three heads, one that looks like John Wetton, one that looks like Tony Levin, and one that looks like Bill Bruford.  ;D

Quite.  Having played a bit of Renaissance lately, I was looking at Annie Haslam's website and there was a photo of Annie with John Wetton ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:54:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:51:23
Quite.  Having played a bit of Renaissance lately, I was looking at Annie Haslam's website and there was a photo of Annie with John Wetton ;D

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego John Wetton?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:54:35
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 09:54:15
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego John Wetton?

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:19:37
Interrupting the IQ album I cleverly announced I was playing in the wrong thread to listen to the Amazon samples of The Old Road (which obviously I'm coming to even later than Steve).  This might be another download candidate since it appears to be available only from outside vendors and at a high price (about triple the dl cost after shipping).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:20:52
Sunrise in Eden - Edenbridge.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:35:33
Tori Amos - To Venus and Back (live disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:40:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:35:33
Tori Amos - To Venus (Mound) and Back (live show)

:D

NP  Mastodon:  Blood Mountain  (on repeat)

Not much Venus here !  How about: Mars  ;D

Quite strenuous initially, but slooowly gets under yer skin  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:19:31
NP  Mastodon:  Pendulous Skin  (on Blood Mountain)

Thought I was hearin some Mars Volta here (yeah, and take the title), and it turned out that Ikey was havin a ball on this track. Some nice guitar-playin by B Hinds (both) too  ;D *horns*


Wiki - Mastodon (band): "The album's last song, Pendulous Skin, contains a secret 'fan letter' from Josh Homme, who provided guest vocals on the album. At 21:25, he says: 'Dear Mastodon: My name is Joshua. I'm a big fan from Southern Cal. Really diggin' on your new scene. That's why I hope you don't mind when I got your new demos for your new CD, I had to sing parts on them and send them to you as a tribute. I hope you're not mad about me also uploading them onto the Internet. But hell, it seems like you guys are so cool that you might dig something just like that. Sincerely, your fan, Joshua M. Homme. P.S., Keep it real...REAL (studio effects are used)....*laughter*....REAL.' When asked about the message in a Pitchfork Media interview, Homme said, 'I was just fucking with them. Then they asked if they could put that on the end of their record, and I was like, 'Yeah.' I did the vocal [for Colony Of Birchmen] and sent it back to them, and that message was before the song started.'"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:23:38
NP: Devin Townsend Band - Accelerated Evolution

A bit of nice blistering wall of sound insanity as a lullaby.   ;D

I read what Prog Archives had to say about Hevy Devy earlier, and they actually used the term 'wall of sound', which I often have used myself to describe some of my favorites.  R.E.M., especially early on was very much a wall a sound band, although not as dangerous a wall to run head-first into as Devin's is.  I even enjoy some 'shoegazer' music, which tends to be wall of sound but mellower and somewhat electronic.  I've been contemplating getting Loveless by My Bloody Valentine, which is touted as a shoegazer masterwork, the catch being that even the fans seem to imply that it's a love it or hate it kind of thing.  Anyone familiar?  30-second samples didn't really give me a good feel for it.
 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:28:38
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:23:38
Anyone familiar?  30-second samples didn't really give me a good feel for it.

Can't help you there, but I know what you mean about 30 second samples as I hit that wall with Devin's stuff.  However, I note that 'Ocean Machine' is a mere 4 UK pounds as an Amazon download...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:34:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:19:31
Wiki - Mastodon (band): "The album's last song, Pendulous Skin, contains a secret 'fan letter' from Josh Homme, who provided guest vocals on the album.

Interesting.  I must check that out later today 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:35:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:28:38
Can't help you there, but I know what you mean about 30 second samples as I hit that wall with Devin's stuff.download...

Hm, SYL is more an experience than pleasure for me ... dunno ... but then again, I have a woman  ;D


NP  Mastodon: Sleeping Giant (on BM, on repeat)

After the blasting of Wolf and Skull, Giant is real nice and smooth - a pleasure  8)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:34:32
Interesting.  I must check that out later today 8)

Hope ya have a ffw, cause 16 min of Silenzio is a looong time  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:36:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:28:38
Can't help you there, but I know what you mean about 30 second samples as I hit that wall with Devin's stuff.  However, I note that 'Ocean Machine' is a mere 4 UK pounds as an Amazon download...

An excellent choice for a first taste.  He not too nutty on that one, other than the music itself being rather unique.  You already know my opinion on this, so I'll refrain from any additional Tick Tockish buildup of expectations.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:38:56
K3.

Quite fun from time to time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:39:40
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:36:45
An excellent choice for a first taste.

Consider it on my shopping list, then. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:49:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 11:35:36
Hm, SYL is more an experience than pleasure for me ... dunno ... but then again, I have a woman  ;D

SYL is a bit much for me as well.  The stuff he does under his own name is not as much of the extreme metal noise and more melodic, although still loud and heavy more often than not.  I'd say a lot of his stuff is very 'layered', which I tend to like since that often equates with the wall of sound effect.  I can't guarantee you'll like this stuff, but since you're into metal in general, I doubt it would be too heavy for you (unlike SYL perhaps, which is pretty extreme by almost anyone's standards).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 13:09:13
Interesting, Greenie  :)

Which album would you recom to me ?


NP  Rush:  Moving Pictures   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 13:49:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 13:09:13
Interesting, Greenie  :)
Which album would you recom to me ?

See comments earlier about ''Ocean Machine' which is the one I'm intending to start with *horns*


Just: The Sex Pistols - Never Mind The B*ll*cks
Now: Various Artists - Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:00:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 13:49:08
See comments earlier about ''Ocean Machine' which is the one I'm intending to start with *horns*

I saw'm. I actually have Ocean Machine, and I'v listened to it some five times. At this point I enjoy it, but not to any sorta Nevermore or Opeth degree, with whom I think one can compare it  :-\

But of course one should remain open. Devin is definitely a musician to reckon with. I'd like to hear some of his other stuff .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:06:50
Blind Ego ~ Numb

I don't know why.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:11:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:00:57
I saw'm. I actually have Ocean Machine, and I'v listened to it some five times. At this point I enjoy it, but not to any sorta Nevermore or Opeth degree, with whom I think one can compare it  :-\

Ah!  I'm still going for that one myself - it's cheap! ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:06:50
Blind Ego ~ Numb

I don't know why.  :-\

Because you've heard enough Gazpacho for one lifetime? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:20:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:11:07

Because you've heard enough Gazpacho for one lifetime? ;)


Hehe, you would suspect that, yes.  :D

NP> No, not Blind Ego. Not Gazpacho.

Sylvan ~ Leaving Backstage

How lovely.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 15:15:07
Gazpacho Deep Purple - Live in Stockholm 1970
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 16:37:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 22:01:56
Metal.  Quality metal.  I never know whether something should be termed 'Prog Metal' or not, but Mastodon certainly aren't just standard metal, even if they aren't prog to the extent that Dream Theater are.  'Blood Mountain' certainly isn't out of place next to my Nevermore and Opeth albums, so I'll definitely be getting some more.  Worth an audition, I'd say! 8)

In my book, Mastodon are definitely progmetal, but else I agree with you, Jonesy, not to the extent that DT, Nevermore, and Opeth are. But these are three of the absolute best !

I wouldnt recommend Mastodon (and even less Nevermore) to Paxi, as they're very heavy most of the time, and most of the singing (Mastodon) is shout.

Paxi, if you're looking for something heavy, I'd instead recommend Kamelot, particularly Ghost Opera. It's heavy alright, but relatively slow, lots of melody, great, clean singing by Khan, and metaphysical lyrics  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-05-10, 17:24:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 16:37:47
In my book, Mastodon are definitely progmetal, but else I agree with you, Jonesy, not to the extent that DT, Nevermore, and Opeth are. But these are three of the absolute best !

I wouldnt recommend Mastodon (and even less Nevermore) to Paxi, as they're very heavy most of the time, and most of the singing (Mastodon) is shout.

Paxi, if you're looking for something heavy, I'd instead recommend Kamelot, particularly Ghost Opera. It's heavy alright, but relatively slow, lots of melody, great, clean singing by Khan, and metaphysical lyrics  ;)

Well, I'm listening to Mastodon now, thanks to MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/mastodon).
Sounds really good actually. Pretty heavy, but with nice melodies and pretty cool singing.
Think I need to delve into this a bit deeper...

I'm sorry Nicky. Dunno what it is with me, but I like this better on first listen than Kamelot after five listens. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 18:00:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-05-10, 17:24:52
I'm sorry Nicky. Dunno what it is with me, but I like this better on first listen than Kamelot after five listens. ;)

There can be only one explanation: You are a woman, Paxi  :o

I'l come down and confirm asap .....  ;D


NP  Rush:  Moving Pictures  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 19:32:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 18:00:13
There can be only one explanation: You are a woman, Paxi  :o
I'l come down and confirm asap .....  ;D

Oh, please!  I'm about to eat my evening meal and the thought of you two comparing genitalia isn't doing much for my appetite! ;)


NP The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:05:59
Poor Nicky. Didn't know you were THAT desperate.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:16:57
Is that what you think about your general practitioner, Paxi ?  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 19:32:02
Oh, please!  I'm about to eat my evening meal and the thought of you two comparing genitalia isn't doing much for my appetite! ;)

Now we've simply tried all standard weight loss methods on you, Jonesy, to no avail, so we really have to do something outside of the normal  :D


NP  All That Remains  on  MySpace

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:37:51
Van Halen - OU812.

I'm really not enjoying this one :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:42:40
Is there anything by Van Halen that you enjoy, Jonesy ?

I'm wonderin whether I should get an album by'm or whether it would be a waste of my meager finances  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:47:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:37:51
Van Halen - OU812.

I'm really not enjoying this one :(

Wow, that's an oldie.  :o
I haven't played it in a million years.  :-\

NP> Blind Ego

What else?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:48:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:42:40
Is there anything by Van Halen that you enjoy, Jonesy ?

All of the David Lee Roth albums, plus 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' from the Hagar era.  I don't dislike Sammy Hagar, by the way, as a solo performer or in Montrose he entertains me as much as I could ever wish.  I'm just not keen on the musical style VH moved into in later years.  Clearly hundreds of thousands of fans wedged into the world's stadia would disagree with me though! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:57:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:48:52
 Clearly hundreds of thousands of fans wedged into the world's stadia would disagree with me though! 8)

Yep.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 21:47:58
Now for something completely different:

OSI III ~ Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 00:07:32
Roger Waters - Amused to Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 00:56:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 13:09:13
Interesting, Greenie  :)

Which album would you recom to me ?


NP  Rush:  Moving Pictures   8)

Nicky.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 14:00:57
I saw'm. I actually have Ocean Machine, and I'v listened to it some five times. At this point I enjoy it, but not to any sorta Nevermore or Opeth degree, with whom I think one can compare it  :-\

But of course one should remain open. Devin is definitely a musician to reckon with. I'd like to hear some of his other stuff .....

I think Devin's unique.  I can't think of anyone I'd describe as similar, so it's a matter of what style 'speaks' to you.  'Both' is certainly a valid answer.  I like Opeth (and recently acquired a second CD of theirs), but other than them both having obvious metal elements and impressive instrumental skills, I don't think they're comparable.  Obviously I'm in a Devin mood more often than most other humans, but I certainly think he's something you could find interest in if you value heavy, complex music (which I know you do).

As to recommendations (I guess 'all of them' isn't the response you're looking for  ;) ):  Perhaps Terria if you've already got Ocean Machine.   It's got heaviness in it, but it also has some pretty parts as well as moments of humor.  If I had to pick my personal favorite, that would be it (by a narrow margin).   Physicist is probably the most direct and head-banging of them (closest to SYL but not as extreme) and still has some melodic bits, which I'm not sure SYL does (not having heard more than a handful of individual SYL songs), but it's probably not as interesting musically as some of the others.  I play that one when I want LOUD.   Synchestra, which I know Paco likes, is probably the 'prettiest' album, although, Devin being Devin, it's still pretty heavy overall.  One thing I will say about him is, although I find his lyrics interesting and often funny as well, I'd describe most of his stuff as 'instruments forward', so if you're looking to the lyrics first and foremost, he's probably not going to get top marks from you.  A final observation is: he is certainly a serious musician, but he definitely doesn't take himself completely seriously all the time, and that's reflected in his music.  That's part of what I love about his stuff, but it isn't everyone's cup of lightly perfumed water.

At the moment, I want loud.

NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist    *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 01:12:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:42:40
Is there anything by Van Halen that you enjoy, Jonesy ?

I'm wonderin whether I should get an album by'm or whether it would be a waste of my meager finances  :-\

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 20:48:52
All of the David Lee Roth albums, plus 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' from the Hagar era.  I don't dislike Sammy Hagar, by the way, as a solo performer or in Montrose he entertains me as much as I could ever wish.  I'm just not keen on the musical style VH moved into in later years.  Clearly hundreds of thousands of fans wedged into the world's stadia would disagree with me though! 8)

I'm pretty much in agreement with Mr. Jones here.  I've enjoyed individual Hagar-era songs, but when I think Van Halen, I think of the David Lee Roth era albums.  None of those are bad, IMO, and I think the first album (just called Van Halen) is as good a choice as any.  They are definitely not prog.  What they are is a great era-defining hard rock/metal band.  I saw a show on TV a while back, where some folks from the metal world were being interviewed.  One English guy said Van Halen made such an impression on him in part because they were so profoundly un-British.  Nobody'd ever heard anything like it before.  Now, of course, they're "classic rock." :P

NP:  I think I'll see if I can find that Mastodon MySpace page too and see what they're like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 02:08:04
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 01:12:45
NP:  I think I'll see if I can find that Mastodon MySpace page too and see what they're like.

Holy crap!  Sounds a bit like Black Sabbath turned prog metal.   Impressive.   Based on the sample songs, I think I'll try Crack the Skye first.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 07:25:05
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 02:08:04
Holy crap!  Sounds a bit like Black Sabbath turned prog metal.   Impressive.   Based on the sample songs, I think I'll try Crack the Skye first.

Clever move... ;)

NP: Blind Ego - Numb

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:28:53
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 02:08:04
Holy crap!

See, I knew you spent your nights fighting crime in Gotham city! ;)


Steve Hillage - For To Next And Not Or.
Yes, I know it's not classic Hillage, but it has a certain charm of it's own.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:40:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:28:53
See, I knew you spent your nights fighting crime in Gotham city! ;)
Well, perhaps Batman has grown a trifle more profane in his dotage.

Quote
Steve Hillage - For To Next And Not Or.
Yes, I know it's not classic Hillage, but it has a certain charm of it's own.

Believe it or not, my only exposure to Hillage is his playing with Bill Bruford, and I just recently added a Bruford album to my 'to buy' list.  I've heard him spoken of in reverent tones for years, but I've somehow managed to avoid hearing him for the most part.

NP: Gazpacho - Night

Shockingly, this is my first run through Gazpacho today.  Nicky's inquiry about Devin lured me down the Devin path, and then I checked out Mastodon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:46:34
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:40:46
Believe it or not, my only exposure to Hillage is his playing with Bill Bruford

I must catch up on Bruford's solo stuff.  I was into it back in vinyl days, but only have the 'Master Strokes' compilation on CD.  For starters, I'd really like to have 'Gradually Going Tornado' once again, which contains the legendary 'Joe Frazier' track 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:57:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 08:46:34
I must catch up on Bruford's solo stuff.  I was into it back in vinyl days, but only have the 'Master Strokes' compilation on CD.  For starters, I'd really like to have 'Gradually Going Tornado' once again, which contains the legendary 'Joe Frazier' track 8)

My friend who introduced me to Genesis had that album, but I haven't heard it since the dawn of time and don't remember it well.  I also just noticed that I was mistaken about Hillage playing with Bruford.  It was Allan Holdsworth.  I've heard a few songs on Pandora from the live album, The Bruford Tapes, and based on my web research, I have One of a Kind penciled in to purchase.  I guess that still leaves me with some Hillage homework to do.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 09:04:18
One of a Kind is also on my shortlist.  Hillage-wise, Motivation Radio, Green or L are obvious and typical examples to start off with.  Or possibly Live Herald if you want a live introduction to the man. If you get L make sure it's the recent (2006) remaster as the original suffers from dreadful distortion.  It should never have been released, IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 09:53:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 09:04:18
One of a Kind is also on my shortlist.  Hillage-wise, Motivation Radio, Green or L are obvious and typical examples to start off with.  Or possibly Live Herald if you want a live introduction to the man. If you get L make sure it's the recent (2006) remaster as the original suffers from dreadful distortion.  It should never have been released, IMHO.

Duly noted.  This humble padawan thanks you.

NP: Lacuna Coil - Karmacode

I've missed Cristina.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 09:57:05
Steve Hillage - Live Herald.

The force is strong in this one *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 10:47:09
NP: Opeth - Watershed

Not at all like Devin Townsend, yet excellent anyway.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 11:15:53
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 12:41:04
Hmmm let's see.

I can either play Blind Ego's Numb or i can stick with Gazpacho's Tick Tock.  :-\

What shall it be?

Ah, i got it!!!  *horns*




Dream Theater ~ Score
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:18:53
After surfing a bit on the MySpace network, I ended up on this: http://www.myspace.com/au4

When listening to this the following bands came in my thoughts: Porcupine Tree (the quiet bits), Frost*, Gazpacho, Pure Reason Revolution.
It's very calm music, but it's filled with all kinds of beautiful things.


You can listen to the entire album when you stream it from http://www.au4-audio.com/
This goes right on my shopping list! *horns*

HIGLY recommended! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:26:46
NP - Blind Guardian - Live

Bombastic and melodic speed metal but the extremly poor sound of my PC doesn't give it justice. I'll play it louder later on a better stereo.

I am surprised that nobody has ever mentioned Blind Guardian in the Room since Helloween, Kamelot or Vandenplas appear from time to time ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:43:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:18:53
After surfing a bit on the MySpace network, I ended up on this: http://www.myspace.com/au4

When listening to this the following bands came in my thoughts: Porcupine Tree (the quiet bits), Frost*, Gazpacho, Pure Reason Revolution.
It's very calm music, but it's filled with all kinds of beautiful things.


You can listen to the entire album when you stream it from http://www.au4-audio.com/
This goes right on my shopping list! *horns*

HIGLY recommended! ;)

Thanks for that, Paco.
I just listened to the song and indeed: very Porcupine Tree-ish. I can hear/feel Steven Wilson's touch in all four songs.
I can't really say that it also has influences of NIN, though i only have the two best albums they've ever made (The Fragile and Year Zero).
As for Massive Attack: I can't really hear it. Maybe if i listen more thoroughly.
This again proves it: There are so many good musicians in this world who you don't hear everyday.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:24:36
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:26:46
I am surprised that nobody has ever mentioned Blind Guardian in the Room since Helloween, Kamelot or Vandenplas appear from time to time ...

Blind Guardian don't at all grip me, Helloween somewhat (at least Gambling With The Devil), and Kamelot and Vanden Plas are among my fave bands.

Bups, these bands are very different (also Kamelot and VP from each other)  ;)

If you havent heard Ghost Opera, you're missing something BIG, and I think you'l like it, as it's slow heavy and very melodic, and Khan rules  *horns*


NP  Rush:  Snakes And Arrows

Terrific lyrics and music. Geddy still sends shivers thru me  *horns*

An excellent place to start your Rush adventure (if ya havent yet)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:33:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:24:36
NP  Rush:  Snakes And Arrows

Terrific lyrics and music. Geddy still sends shivers thru me  *horns*

As much as I'm a major Rush nut, I've gotta confess that S&A didn't quite meet my expectations.  The emphasis there is on 'didn't quite meet' as it's still a good album, but it's competing with a huge canon of high quality work which, to my ears at least, is generally a tad better.  On the other side of the coin, those tracks that appear on S&A Live really kick asp and I think it's just the overall sound of the studio version that leaves me ever so slightly wanting more.

Still, it's one of those things where personal opinion obviously varies as many fans cite S&A as a return to form.  On a related note, the S&A live Blu-Ray is quite simply the best concert video I've ever seen.  Jaw-dropping stuff! 8)


NP: Yes - Keys to Ascension

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:36:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:18:53
After surfing a bit on the MySpace network, I ended up on this: http://www.myspace.com/au4

Tried that link and the bl**dy thing crashed my browser >:(

Serves me right for playing around with Google Chrome, I suppose... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:41:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:33:21
As much as I'm a major Rush nut, I've gotta confess that S&A didn't quite meet my expectations.

Jonesy, it did take several runs, but now the studio S&A is manna from heaven to me  *horns*

Maybe the live version is even better, dunno, but currently I'm exceedingly happy with the studio version.

I plan to play it all evening  8)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:33:21
... kick asp ...

Reminds me of one of my Dad's jokes:  What's the difference between a snake and two lovers on a bench ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:43:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:41:52
Reminds me of one of my Dad's jokes:  What's the difference between a snake and two lovers on a bench ?  ;D

Go on then, I know I'll regret asking but what is it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:53:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:43:54
Go on then, I know I'll regret asking but what is it?

He probably means [CENSORED].
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:57:08
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:53:06
He probably means [CENSORED].

Hmm...
The forum won't let me...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 18:01:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:43:54
Go on then, I know I'll regret asking but what is it?

One is an asp in the grass ....  ;D


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:53:06
He probably means [CENSORED].

What a dirty mind ya have, Paxi. Glad I'm not your GP, particularly if I were a woman, or you were and I wore not  :o ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 18:34:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-11, 17:24:36
If you havent heard Ghost Opera, you're missing something BIG, and I think you'l like it, as it's slow heavy and very melodic, and Khan rules  *horns*

If you do get Ghost Opera, try to get the version called Ghost Opera: The Second Coming.  It includes the original album on disc 1, and disc 2 is mostly a live recording from Serbia plus 4 studio songs (1 is a remix).  When I bought it, for some reason it was actually $1 less than the regular version on Amazon.  It's always nice to get paid to accept additional good music.   ;D

NP: The MySpace sample songs by Au4.  They get a bonus point for being Canadian.  Sounds almost shoegazerish to me.   Nice so far.  I'm a bit puzzled that the band roster appears to be all male because the vocals on the first couple songs certainly sound female.  Perhaps she is credited separately on the full album, or perhaps it's a male singer who met with a very unfortunate accident as a youth.   ???



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:11:54
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 13:18:53
After surfing a bit on the MySpace network, I ended up on this: http://www.myspace.com/au4

When listening to this the following bands came in my thoughts: Porcupine Tree (the quiet bits), Frost*, Gazpacho, Pure Reason Revolution.
It's very calm music, but it's filled with all kinds of beautiful things.


You can listen to the entire album when you stream it from http://www.au4-audio.com/
This goes right on my shopping list! *horns*

HIGLY recommended! ;)

Wow, what a great band! :o *horns*

So far I only listened to 'Everything Always Moving' but they remind me somewhat of Mew (http://www.myspace.com/mew), especially in the vocal-department. That is a very good thing as far as I'm concerned!

But thanks for the tip! By the way, did you already check out Dredg? ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:42:51
Morow.com

Nice way to discover new prog, just heard Transatlantic and Fish, np:

Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory

next: Marillion - Assassing

Not a wow  *horns* moment ...... yet  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:55:30
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 18:34:02
NP: The MySpace sample songs by Au4. They get a bonus point for being Canadian. Sounds almost shoegazerish to me.

Yes, they are a bit shoegazerish indeed. And I like it a lot! 8)

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 18:34:02
Nice so far. I'm a bit puzzled that the band roster appears to be all male because the vocals on the first couple songs certainly sound female. Perhaps she is credited separately on the full album, or perhaps it's a male singer who met with a very unfortunate accident as a youth.   ???

There was no female in the process. Just three brothers and a friend as far as I know.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:11:54
Wow, what a great band! :o *horns*

I had a feeling you would like it. ;)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:11:54
So far I only listened to 'Everything Always Moving' but they remind me somewhat of Mew (http://www.myspace.com/mew), especially in the vocal-department. That is a very good thing as far as I'm concerned!

I will check it out.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:11:54
But thanks for the tip! By the way, did you already check out Dredg? ;)

You're welcome! Just had to spread the word!
And yes, I did check out Dredg (on MySpace).
It sounded ok, but somehow it wasn't a direct 'click'.
But I added them to my favourites and will listen to it every once in a while, just to make sure. ;)
I WILL get back on this.

NP: Au4, thanks to their official website!

I love it! Now I need to know where to buy it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-11, 20:25:09
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:42:51
Morow.com

Not a wow  *horns* moment ...... yet  ;)
Two nice finds:
Cannata - Kali Allah
Vienna Circle - White Clouds (finale)

The latter band was already recommended here, I remember. Good stuff indeed  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 21:03:34
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-11, 20:25:09
Two nice finds:
Cannata - Kali Allah
Vienna Circle - White Clouds (finale)

The latter band was already recommended here, I remember. Good stuff indeed  *horns*

I have the album 'White Clouds' by Vienna Circle (mentioned it a while ago already) and I can tell you that it's really really really outstanding! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 21:06:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-11, 21:03:34
I have the album 'White Clouds' by Vienna Circle (mentioned it a while ago already) and I can tell you that it's really really really outstanding! *horns*

Tom

I concur.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 21:52:43
Shadow Gallery ~ Don't Ever Cry, Just Remember
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 22:09:25
Shadow Gallery ~ The Queen Of The City Of Ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-11, 22:26:05
No Shadow Gallery this time.

Dream Theater ~ In The Presence Of Enemies

Uncut.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 22:31:09
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-11, 19:42:51
Morow.com

Excellent station. Thanks for the tip!

It's currently playing a new (as labeled by morow)  Pendragon song called 'Indigo'.  I'm not sure if this is brand new or just from the most recent album since Pendragon never really clicked for me before, but this song is the best I've heard from them.  If the new stuff is all  up to this standard, I'll have to add them to 'to buy' list.   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 23:18:51
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 22:31:09
It's currently playing a new (as labeled by morow)  Pendragon song called 'Indigo'.  I'm not sure if this is brand new or just from the most recent album since Pendragon never really clicked for me before, but this song is the best I've heard from them.  If the new stuff is all  up to this standard, I'll have to add them to 'to buy' list.   *horns*

It's from Pure.  You need to buy it before you next go to bed ;)


NP: UFO - Lights Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 08:37:47
Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:35:33
NP:  Morow.com

This station is awesome.  I'm getting to sample all sorts of prog bands I've wanted to try out.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:43:57
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:35:33
NP:  Morow.com

This station is awesome.  I'm getting to sample all sorts of prog bands I've wanted to try out.   *horns*

It's French.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:45:41
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:43:57
It's French.

Yes, yes it is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:52:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 23:18:51
It's from Pure.  You need to buy it before you next go to bed ;)

Seconded.  ;)

Quote
NP: UFO - Lights Out

8) 8) 8)  This one could have been subtitled ("how hard rock can be really smart sometimes")

JP  Motörhead - No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith  Got this one for a bargain price on amazon. Despite its raw energy (and my present metal phase), it's really too minimalist "punk-metal" for my taste and I couldn't go through the whole album  :P  I listened to it some 25 years ago and was not convinced. Things haven't changed. Sometimes you have pleasant rediscoveries, sometimes not ...

NP Fates Warning - FWX  This one should get more airplay in Bupieland. If I had to define FW's music from their prog period, I would use the following metaphor :

You want to try to achieve a transformation from Enchant to Dream Theater (or the opposite) and you get jammed right in the middle of the process. It makes you a bit angry and depressed so you add those elements to the music and you have Fates Warning ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:58:41
Queensrÿche - Promised Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:16:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-11, 23:18:51
It's from Pure.  You need to buy it before you next go to bed ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-12, 09:52:31
Seconded.  ;)

Oddly enough, that makes two unrelated albums called Pure that are on my list.  The other being by The Golden Palominos.

Still playing morow.com .  Magenta's on now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:23:22
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:16:44
Magenta's on now.

Another fine band.  Have you heard the collaboration with Annie Haslam of Renaissance?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:30:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:23:22
Another fine band.  Have you heard the collaboration with Annie Haslam of Renaissance?

No, although I think I read about it when I was mooning over one of the Progfests in Pennsylvania.  And no, Nicky, not that kind of mooning.   :P

This is actually the first Magenta I've heard - Metamorphosis.  Rather long, which suits me fine.  Imagine that, a real prog radio station (albeit on the web), where the average song is probably about 10 minutes long.   *horns*

Now they're playing a band called Hoggwash.  They probably deserve a try just on the merits of the name alone.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:35:14
Ooh, now they're playing The Eyes of Lara Moon.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:42:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:23:22
Another fine band.  Have you heard the collaboration with Annie Haslam of Renaissance?

It's not what I like most in their discography, I must say  :(  Night And Day is just an average pop song in my book ... and the painting of Annie Haslam that provides the artcover of the EP is  :( too ...

My advice would be to try Seven, Metarmophosis or Revolutions first (or Broken if you want a more easy-listening EP).

NP Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track 6 : Never Enough  I don't really know why but I  love this track and the lyrics are sooo portnoyish ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:44:36
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:42:24
It's not what I like most in their discography, I must say

I mentioned it more because I recall Manatee expressing an interest in Renaissance some time ago 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:47:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:44:36
I mentioned it more because I recall Manatee expressing an interest in Renaissance some time ago 8)

I have some Renaissance albums on vinyl, but I've yet to CDify any of them. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 11:01:36
Queensrÿche - American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 12:06:52
Kevin Ayers - Whatevershebringswesing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-12, 17:43:59
NP  Rush:  Faithless  (on Snakes, on repeat)

Some memorable song  *horns*

And Alex gives it his life's on this one  8)

I'l be doin Corrosion Of Conformity's Deliverance this eve.

No response on the asp joke. Did ya guys getit ? Dunno whether this type'o joke is common in other languages than English.

And Jonesy, did ya regret ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-12, 17:55:32
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 10:16:44
The Golden Palominos

That sounds like some bossa nova group  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-12, 18:57:08
Riverside ~ The Same River
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-12, 19:18:29
NP: Three - Wake Pig

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 20:11:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-12, 17:43:59
No response on the asp joke. Did ya guys getit ?
And Jonesy, did ya regret ?  ;D

Yes and yes ;D

NP: G3: Live in Concert (Satriani/Vai/Johnson)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-12, 20:38:38
NP: Fair To Midland - Fables From A Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-12, 20:43:26
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-11, 22:31:09
Excellent station. Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome. When you listen to Morow very often, you recognise most of the stuff, it is often repeated. Buy hey, you have to hear most of the prog music more often to appreciate it  ;).

Today: Blind Ego - Numb
np: Quidam - Alone Together
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-12, 22:29:43
Elastica - Elastica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-05-12, 22:32:54
Eurovision Song Festival... :P :P

I'm staying with my mom, and she thinks that she has to watch it...
Can't believe people wasting time on this.
Seriously.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-05-12, 23:16:22
At the moment I'm listening to Au4's "On: Audio" (http://au4-audio.com/audio/player.php) again. It really works in the evening!
Man, it's been a while since I was so excited about a band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-12, 23:37:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-12, 17:55:32
That sounds like some bossa nova group  ;D

From Wikipedia:

"The Golden Palominos were an American musical group headed by drummer and composer Anton Fier, first formed in 1981. Aside from Fier, the Palominos membership was wildly elastic, with only bassist Bill Laswell and guitarist Nicky Skopelitis appearing on every album.

While the Palominos' records usually featured a core set of musicians and a certain emotional continuity throughout the bulk of an album, various guest appearances would result in stylistic changes from track to track."

There's a lot more, but I don't want to spam this thread with a huge cut and paste.  Anyway, basically, Golden Palominos are Anton Fier and whoever he feels like making an album with at the time.  I have Visions of Excess on vinyl, and I consider it splendid.  It's eclectic and interesting, and it features several notable guests including Michael Stipe, Richard Thompson, Jack Bruce, and John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).  I'd love to get it on CD, but at last check, it's out of print, and any available copies are used and at ridiculous collectables prices.  I've read a lot of good things abut GP's Pure, which is readily available, so I figured I'd take a punt on that one to get my fix.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 08:46:00
Rush - Feedback.

I also gave Snakes & Arrows a whirl yesterday while I was out and about.  Still doesn't hold my attention in quite the same way that Rush normally do...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 09:02:37
Status Quo - Quo Live.

Captures Quo at their peak, IMHO 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-13, 10:11:10
NP: Rhapsody - Power of the Dragonflame (a song, not an album)

Sent to me by a young lady I work with online.  It's basically fantasy speed metal, somewhat like Dragonforce.  Fun, but far from essential.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-13, 10:15:51
Ok, I meant to go back to morow.com, but Out of Myself starting playing, and it's too good to turn off.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-05-13, 10:20:46
Now listening:
Blade Runner Soundtrack by the mighty Vangelis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 13:02:45
Peter Hammill - Room Temperature: Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-13, 13:09:09
NP: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 15:09:24
The Beautiful South - Maiow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-13, 16:58:44
Beardfish ~ Sleeping In Traffic Prt II

I still have to get my hands on prt I.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-13, 17:58:46
NP  Corrosion Of Conformity:  Deliverance

Pretty hot on this group atm  *horns*

... but they're probably too grungy for you guys  :-\

Imagine Jimi Hendrix joinin AIC, a bit unrealistic, but that'l give ya a notion  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-05-13, 18:07:40
IQ - Subterranea  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 18:13:48
Yes - Union
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Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 19:25:59
UFO - No Heavy Petting
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-13, 19:48:23
Fish ~ Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors
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Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:34:14
Strangers on a Train - The Key Part 1: The Prophecy
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:40:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:34:14
Strangers on a Train - The Key Part 1: The Prophecy

Hmm, need to get myself a copy of that one and prt II obviously.

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia

Together with Deadwing their best work.

Edit: Hey, Steve. Where's your LastFM page?  ???

Did you delete yourself?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:42:36
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:40:35
Hmm, need to get myself a copy of that one and prt II obviously.

Absolutely.  First class piece of work, great vocals in particular *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-13, 20:40:35
Edit: Hey, Steve. Where's your LastFM page?  ???
Did you delete yourself?

Yes, I got p*ssed off with the erratic iPod scrobbling amongst other things.  Also, I was mainly using it for statistics and I found I could export the data from iTunes and import it into a database and get more useful data myself.

I can still listen to music on LastFM anyway...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 23:16:52
The Rats - The Rise and Fall of Bernie Gripplestone and the Rats from Hull :o
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Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-13, 23:23:39
NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

Was listening to morow.com again.  Carptree sounds interesting.  Roundabout just came on though, and while it's a good song, it's the designated Yes song that gets overplayed on the radio here, so I'm kind of permanently tired of it.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-13, 23:26:32
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-13, 23:23:39
Carptree sounds interesting.

They are.  I've got 'Man Made Machine' and have never fully got into all of it, although a couple of tracks (eg 'In the Centre of an Empty Space') are to die for.  Definitely 'interesting' 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 07:29:56
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-05-14, 07:45:00
Twlight of the gods by Bathory
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Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 08:24:44
Elastica - The Radio One Sessions
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Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 08:31:48
Martin Orford - The Old Road

I went for the download purchase again.  The CD is available a few places, but at thrice the price or more, plus Amazon gave me a $1 credit toward a download purchase based on some other purchase I made.  I went on a bit of
an Amazon binge again (and without benefit of Guinness to motivate it!), so I figured I should economize on something.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:15:50
Yes - Keys to Ascension 2
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Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:20:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 08:31:48
Martin Orford - The Old Road

That's rather nice.  Parts of it sound rather Asia-ish (no shock with John Wetton doing a lot of the vocals), but the music is generally more interesting than Asia's, so it doesn't seem too poppy.  Certain instrumental passages remind me of Yes, surprisingly enough, and of course a good bit sounds like IQ (about which you'll hear no complaints from me).

NP: Genesis - Foxtrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:35:30
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:20:34
That's rather nice.  Parts of it sound rather Asia-ish (no shock with John Wetton doing a lot of the vocals), but the music is generally more interesting than Asia's, so it doesn't seem too poppy

My thoughts exactly ;D
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Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:57:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:35:30
My thoughts exactly ;D

So I suppose it's not an essential purchase ? Would you pick Martin's first solo album over this last one ?

NP  Styx and REO Speedwagon - Arch Allies : live at Riverport

From a common tour of the two bands, each band having his cd and two songs being jammed between the two bands.

Listening to REO's cd at the moment. Not challenging but nevertheless very pleasant. I must confess I always had a soft spot for Can't Fight This Feeling  :) even if the studio version is better IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 10:01:33
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:57:56
So I suppose it's not an essential purchase ?

Essential purchase!!!! 8)  Any Asia-ish moments are like a prog version of Asia ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 09:57:56
Would you pick Martin's first solo album over this last one ?

I haven't heard the first one :-[
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Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 10:09:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 10:01:33
Essential purchase!!!! 8)  Any Asia-ish moments are like a prog version of Asia ;)

Agreed, although I've only played it once so far, so my final rating may change.  Thus far I'd give 4 out of 5 stars on the Prog Archives scale -- a fine addition to any prog collection or words to that effect.  I agree the Asia-ish moments are proggier than Asia (hence my comment that the music is generally more interesting than Asia's).  Also, there's enough IQ in there that I'd think most IQ fans would want it.

Quote
I haven't heard the first one :-[

Same here.

Supper's Ready just ended.

NP: Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 11:10:53
Various Artists - Working Man.  (A Rush tribute)
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Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 11:35:55
Ok, thanks guys  ;)

Although he is some kind of a "Steve Jones antithesis" since he admits that he almost never listens to music, I have the highest respect for Matin Orford considering some of his interviews that I read on varied websites :

"I don't really understand all these labels. We just write songs we like and that's it. We have always written great little pop songs, and sometimes we linked them all together to make a long track like "The Last Human Gateway", and sometimes we would just do them as pop songs. We did a lot of shorter songs on the Nomzamo and Are You Sitting albums as we wanted to try and get a hit single and make lots of money! I can't see anything wrong with trying to be rich and famous, and we tried to make our music appeal to as wide a range of people as possible. There is absolutely no point in the kind of wilful obscurity that some prog bands seem to crave"

"There are far too many people allegedly playing prog rock that see their music as some kind of great art rather than the boring, humourless crap it actually is. Prog rock is part of the entertainment business, for heaven's sake! If you're in a band, your primary concern should be making sure that the people that go to your gigs have a great night out. My advice to any aspiring prog band would be "write great tunes and put on a great show". If you can't do that, don't bother! I am absolutely certain that unless prog rock produces some more great songwriters that know how to work an audience, it will simply die out."

Of course, I admit that my opinion is a bit subjective since I am grateful to Martin for never -as far as I know- disowning the Menell's era of IQ that happens to be my favorite as each Roomie knows  :)

NP Megadeth - Risk

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 12:19:24
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 11:35:55
Although he is some kind of a "Steve Jones antithesis" since he admits that he almost never listens to music

I'm starting to get a panic attack just thinking about it! ;D


Strangers on a Train - The Key Part 2: The Labyrinth *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:14:35
NP: Arena - Live & Live

Probably one of the (if not the) best sounding live-albums I own. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:33:48
Rush - Vapor Trails

Great album, shame about the sound quality :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:44:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:14:35
NP: Arena - Live & Live

Probably one of the (if not the) best sounding live-albums I own. *horns*

Tom

Agreed

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:33:48
Rush - Vapor Trails

Great album, shame about the sound quality :(

I never succeeded to stand more than two songs of this one in a row but I will try again someday ...

NP still Megadeth - Risk since I had to cut the first listen short because of a friend's phone call ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 15:12:49
Yes - The Ladder

Woof!  What an awesome album this one is! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 16:02:17
Pixies - Death to the Pixies
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-05-14, 18:28:12
ACT - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 18:38:34
Previously: Marillion - Happiness is the Road Volume 1
Currently: Marillion - Happiness is the Road Volume 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-14, 18:50:36
NP: Counting Crows - Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-14, 19:17:25
Epica ~ The Classical Conspiracy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-14, 20:22:00
Shadow Gallery ~ The Dance Of Fools
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 20:24:36
Mott the Hoople - Friends and Relatives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 21:40:24
Just: Hawkwind - Quark, Strangeness and Charm
Now: Def Leppard - Adrenalize
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 21:43:16
NP: Catherine Wheel - Chrome

One of my favorite catharsis albums, which I've happily just acquired on CD.  I used to play a tape of this *extremely* loudly in my car when I was feeling frustrated or angry.  The only drawback is that I don't dare play it loudly enough while wearing earphones for fear of causing serious hearing damage.   ;D

Re: Martin Orford - I hadn't read any of his interviews before, but I generally approve of people who don't themselves too seriously (one of the things I love about Devin T).  He's absolutely right that musicians are in the entertainment business, so it's rather foolish for them to willfully make inaccessible music.  I do think well-crafted music is art, but unless they've already made enough money to live comfortably on, of course the musicians should strive to make music that there's a reasonable market for.  I don't really blame him for not listening to music much -- when what you do for fun becomes your job, it tends to take some of the joy out of it, or at least lead you to have had enough of it while working that you don't need to deal with it some more during off-hours.  As a prog fan, I'll admit to being something of a musical 'elitist' in that I do take some satisfaction that there is a fairly select group of us who appreciate it, my opinion of the general public not being all that high.  Still, I can also enjoy music that happens to be popular if it's good or fun, and unless they're really a**holes, I don't begrudge popular musicians their success.  On the other hand, I'm also grateful that there are people out there that make challenging (but great) music that may not be so popular because, when it clicks for me, this is the music I love best.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 22:20:32
NP: Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 22:31:02
Def Leppard - Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 23:40:14
Matthew Sweet - Altered Beast*

*my usual warning about singer-songwriter content -- approach with caution if that is not your thing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-14, 23:45:49
3 Colours Red - Copper Girl (CD Single #1)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 00:00:18
3 Colours Red - Nuclear Holiday (CD Single)

Edit: and now 3 Colours Red - This is my Hollywood (CD Single)

Can you tell what I've been ripping tonight? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 08:15:33
Ian Hunter - The Artful Dodger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 10:07:45
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-14, 19:17:25
Epica ~ The Classical Conspiracy

Is it good ?

NP Pendragon - Pure  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 10:24:10
Ian Hunter/Mick Ronson - YUI Orta.

IMHO this is Ian Hunter's finest hour.  Absolute barnstormer of an album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 11:03:14
NP Enchant - A Blue print Of The Word

A very good album albeit a bit linear. The Thirst is a killer of a song. I strongly recommend the double CD edition for its bonuses and (that's for you, Steve  ;)) detailed inner notes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 11:26:14
Placebo - Nancy Boy (Single #1)

No inner notes to trouble my eyesight ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 14:03:01
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 14:11:31
Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:17:48
Arena ~ Moviedrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:25:32
Megadeth - Risk

Rather uneven (and generally hated by fans) but the two versions of Breadline are really outstanding  *horns*

BTW, Mad, you didn't answer me about the new Epica ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:30:26
3 Colours Red - Sixty Mile Smile (CD Single 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:35:58
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:25:32
BTW, Mad, you didn't answer me about the new Epica ?

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-05-15, 10:07:45
Is it good ?

Oh, i'm sorry Bup. Never noticed that.  :-[

Yeah it's quite good actually.
As you might have expected there's lots of classical stuff on it and some Epica tracks redesigned so to say.
I've listened to it twice so my opinion might change in a few days but right now i'd recommend it to anyone who likes Epica/metal in a classical coat.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:39:14
Vivaldi - Concerto for Two Trumpets in C

Prog (ba)roque ;)

Edit: and now Vivaldi - Mandolin Concerto in C
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 15:57:58
Genesis ~ A Trick Of The Tail

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 16:06:21
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-15, 16:13:58
BP  British Petroleum  ;D

No, Before Played:   Ten:  The Essential Collection, The Ballads

With all the ignorance and negligence of this group here in the Room, I began to doubt:  Was my enthusiasm just a short-lived spell ?

Fortunately not:  These ballads are absolutely thrilling, top'o'the game, as regards both music, lyrics, and musicianship  *horns*


JP  Circus Maximus:  The 1st Chapter  (title track, 20 minutes)

What an awesome epic  *horns*

A cornucopia, runs the gamut from smooth melody thru all kindsa surprising moods to the heaviest TOT-mood - yeah guys, they can really pull it off  8)

Actually reminds me quite a bit of DT's epics.

These guys are simply over the top !!!


NP  Main Library Ambience  ;D

But a lot better than Baghdad Ambience  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-15, 16:19:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-14, 13:14:35
NP: Arena - Live & Life

Probably one of the (if not the) best sounding live-albums I own. *horns*

Agree, Tom. I return to these discs every now and then.

Particularly Rob establishes himself convincingly as the Arena singer here, and John's playing is terrific  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 17:20:30
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 17:23:04
Genesis ~ The Carpet Crawlers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-15, 17:53:09
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 17:23:04
Genesis ~ The Carpet Crawlers

What do you think of the 1999 recording? I think it's pretty good! *horns*

I'm now listening to a few Metal Gear Solid songs.
Harry Gregson-Williams did a good job on those/these.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 18:29:39
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-05-15, 17:53:09
What do you think of the 1999 recording? I think it's pretty good! *horns*

I think it's pretty good too.  ;)
What do you think about the Nick D'virgilio version? I think it's pretty good.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-15, 18:50:45
NP: Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft

This is a free live-album that was made available today on Coldplay's website.

Check http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html if you're interested! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-15, 19:00:52
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 18:29:39
I think it's pretty good too.  ;)
What do you think about the Nick D'virgilio version? I think it's pretty good.  ;D

Haven't heard it yet! But I doubt that it wouldn't be pretty good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 19:47:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-15, 18:50:45
This is a free live-album that was made available today on Coldplay's website.

Check http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html if you're interested! :)

Cheers!  Downloaded and added to iTunes *horns*


NP: Placebo - Placebo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 20:29:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-15, 18:50:45
NP: Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft

This is a free live-album that was made available today on Coldplay's website.

Check http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html if you're interested! :)

Tom

Thanks, Tom.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-15, 20:32:46
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-15, 20:35:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 19:47:12
Cheers!  Downloaded and added to iTunes *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 20:29:21
Thanks, Tom.  :)

You're welcome guys. Always a pleasure to share some great music (legally)! :)

NP: Dredg - Leitmotif

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 20:44:40
Long time, no hear:

One small song, one big leap in prog.

Echolyn ~ Mei

Awesome!!!  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 21:13:38
Enchant - Sinking Sand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 21:37:04
Lynn Stokes and the Sol Surfers - Terra Nocturne samples from http://www.lynnstokes.com/ (http://www.lynnstokes.com/)

I've GOT to get a copy of this - very Pink-Floyd-With-Waters-Singing, or my name's not Stevetoid the Omniscient ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 21:37:35
Queensrÿche ~ American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-15, 22:31:48
My computer's not finding that Coldplay download, but a website that mentions it says there's heavy traffic there, so maybe it's just a matter of waiting unless the site is less congested.

About to play: The first four songs on Catherine Wheel - Chrome at volumes that will damage my ears because I'm that irritated.   >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 22:59:43
The Beatles ~ Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 00:02:16
NP: Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft

Tried the link again and was able to get through this time.
Thanks for another good tip, Tom.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-16, 09:15:43
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-15, 22:59:43
The Beatles ~ Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Is it essential?
I hear so many good things about the Beatles...They have been added to ProgArchives and there are some songs you can listen to.
I listened to the song "I Want You", since the album it came on seems to be one of The Beatles' best.
But I think it was awful... One of the worst lyrics I've ever heard and all in all a very tiresome song... :-\

I was wondering, is The Lonely Hearts Club Band, better?



NP: Nothing... Just came out of bed...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-16, 11:45:26
NP: Dream Theater - A Rite Of Passage *horns*

Is it June 23 already? ::)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 14:38:43
NP: Martin Orford - The Old Road

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-16, 09:15:43
Is it essential?
I hear so many good things about the Beatles...They have been added to ProgArchives and there are some songs you can listen to.
I listened to the song "I Want You", since the album it came on seems to be one of The Beatles' best.
But I think it was awful... One of the worst lyrics I've ever heard and all in all a very tiresome song... :-\

I was wondering, is The Lonely Hearts Club Band, better?

I dare not comment on the Beatles, lest Nicky make a phone call and have Dream Theater come over and beat me to a pulp.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 15:33:53
NP: Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 16:41:03
Now: Sleeper - The It Girl


Earlier:

Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria.  Every time I play this I certainly do *horns*

Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft.  Hmm, I suppose it's a little churlish to complain gven the value-for-money price-point, but what a dull, soggy and altogether underwhelming experience.  I'm not averse to a bit of Coldplay now and then, but this sounds like a low bitrate recording of the crowd while the band rehearse in the hall next door. :(

Roger Waters - The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking.  Definitely not in the hall next door! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 16:49:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 16:41:03
Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft.  Hmm, I suppose it's a little churlish to complain gven the value-for-money price-point, but what a dull, soggy and altogether underwhelming experience.  I'm not averse to a bit of Coldplay now and then, but this sounds like a low bitrate recording of the crowd while the band rehearse in the hall next door. :(

I could do without the extended audience sing-alongs, but I thought it was reasonably pleasant.  I'll play it now and then, which will do for a freebie.

NP: Weezer - Pinkerton
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 16:50:33
Steven Wilson ~ Insurgentes

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 17:01:38
NP: 10,000 Maniacs - The Wishing Chair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 17:37:52
Threshold - Critical Energy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 17:38:56
Genesis ~ Live Over Europe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 18:15:45
NP: World Party - Goodbye Jumbo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 19:52:44
Some bands don't get the attention they deserve.
Like this one for instance:

Galleon ~ From Land To Ocean

Track: [Disc I - # 01] Three Colours

Brilliant album indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-05-16, 20:09:06
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 20:46:28
XTC - Transistor Blast CD#3.

A live concert broadcast, including a wonderfully inventive version of 'All Along the Watchtower' *horns* 

XTC-BSG? :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 20:58:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 20:46:28
XTC - Transistor Blast CD#3.

Interesting coincidence.   I am currently playing (for the first time in ages):

XTC - Nonsuch
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:05:05
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 20:58:33
Interesting coincidence.   I am currently playing (for the first time in ages):

XTC - Nonsuch

Curiously one I've never heard, although I'm familiar with some of the tracks from elsewhere.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:13:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:05:05
Curiously one I've never heard, although I'm familiar with some of the tracks from elsewhere.

Ever more curiously, it's the only XTC album I own.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:15:15
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:13:25
Ever more curiously, it's the only XTC album I own.   ;D

Well, it's got Peter Pumpkinhead on it, probably my fave XTC single, so it's not a bad one to go for in that respect *horns*

NP: Tiles - Fly Paper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 21:53:47
NP: Jethro Tull - Aqualung
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 22:06:41
Ten - Return to Evermore

Don't tell 007! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 22:12:42
Galleon ~ The Ocean

A minor 52 minutes piece of music.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-17, 08:27:30
Stretch - The Story of Elmer Gantry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-17, 11:38:26
Satellite ~ A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-17, 11:40:00
Toto - Toto IV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-05-17, 16:50:17
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-17, 21:14:44
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-17, 21:19:20
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-17, 21:14:44
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-05-17, 16:50:17
NP: Amaseffer - Slaves For Life

Tom

I love you two.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-17, 23:47:16
Steve Hillage - Open
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-18, 10:30:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-17, 11:40:00
Toto - Toto IV

Hey, a classic  8)

I'll never grow tired of David Paich's warm voice on Africa  8)  And the drum pattern at the beginning of the chorus  8) And this  keyboards bridge on Good For You  8) 8) 8) And this guitar riffs that opens Afraid Of Love  8) And this funky groove on Waiting For Your Love   8)  And ...

Damn, too bad I can't play it right now  :P

NP Porcupine Tree - FOABP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-18, 11:58:07
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-18, 10:30:20
Damn, too bad I can't play it right now  :P

I'd just re-ripped that one and Fahrenheit - I'd originally done them at a low-ish bit-rate :-[


NP: XTC - Apple Venus Volume 1

Not one of my fave XTC albums.  Too laid back for me, lacking the toe-tapping quirkiness that historically characterises the band.  Not bad, though, not bad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 13:11:30
Thanks for remindin, Jonesy. Gotta coupl'o XTC albums that I'm in the mood for now .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 13:19:00
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-16, 09:15:43
Is it essential?

YES !!!

That's like asking, "Is Beethoven's Fifth essential ?"  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-16, 14:38:43
I dare not comment on the Beatles, lest Nicky make a phone call and have Dream Theater come over and beat me to a pulp.   :o

Nicky (aka D'o'Th).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-18, 13:44:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-17, 21:19:20
I love you two.  ;)

:-*

NP: Arena - The Visitor Revisited

I love the 5 acoustic songs on this one. Rob's voice really stands out in these acoustic arrangements! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 16:20:13
NP  Dark Suns:  Existence

Great stuff, now it's really taking hold  *horns*

I expect that this group will become a Room staple  ;)

Thanks, Tom  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 16:35:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-15, 21:37:04
... very Pink-Floyd-With-Waters-Singing, or my name's not Stevetoid the Omniscient ;)

And  :o ???


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-16, 22:06:41
Ten - Return to Evermore

Don't tell 007! ;)

I'm here ... (what's in a name)  ;D

And  :o ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 16:47:33
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 19:52:44
Some bands don't get the attention they deserve.
Like this one for instance:

Galleon ~ From Land To Ocean

Brilliant album indeed.

So what's your take, Mad ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-18, 17:27:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-18, 16:47:33
So what's your take, Mad ?

Nicky.

Galleon. Never heard of them?
A shame.
Granted, it's not the growling kind of music [ ;)] but quite fun nevertheless. [curious: is it 'nevertheless' or 'nonetheless'?]
It's Neo-prog from Sweden. Four guys making excellent music. You can read about them on their own site. (http://www.galleon.se/)
But their music is not quite like Arena or Pendragon though.
Their latest album is Engines Of Creation released at the end of 2007, which is a brilliant album in my book.
Their best (double) album is of course From Land To Ocean with the song Ocean on Disk 2. A song that stretches out to 53 minutes.  :D
Until now they released nine albums.

NP> Hourglass ~ Oblivious To The Obvious

Check DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200921.php#hourglass) to read more about them.
Nicky, i think this should be interesting to you. Tom as well. And Iggy. Bupie. Probably not Paco [sorry], John [a second sorry]... well, you get the idea.  ;)
Epical progmetal from the US of A, in the vein of Dream Theater and Fates Warning with a bit of grunts in it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-18, 19:56:50
Just played: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

np: Gazpacho - Tick Tock  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-18, 20:07:29
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-18, 17:27:22
Nicky, i think this should be interesting to you. Tom as well. And Iggy. Bupie. Probably not Paco [sorry], John [a second sorry]... well, you get the idea.  ;)
Epical progmetal from the US of A, in the vein of Dream Theater and Fates Warning with a bit of grunts in it.

Thanks Mad!!! *horns* I'll check it out asap!

NP: OSI - Blood

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-18, 21:16:08
NP: Bruford - One of a Kind

Been looking forward to this one.  :)

By the way, there was some mention of jazz-rock in one of the threads recently.  I think this would fit that description.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-18, 21:22:31
Andromeda ~ The Immunity Zone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-18, 22:30:39
NP: Genesis - Trespass

I really like this one a lot.  It's a bit different in style than what came afterward, but it's still quite good.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-18, 23:31:19
NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-19, 07:48:27
Spock's Beard - The Beard is Out There
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-19, 09:13:26
Alice Cooper - From the Inside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-19, 09:42:39
NP: Mew - And The Glass Handed Kites

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-19, 10:09:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-18, 20:07:29
Thanks Mad!!! *horns* I'll check it out asap!

I'll try too Mad  ;)

NP Dream Theater - Octavarium

Track 1 - The Root Of All Evil  Great track on a globally very good and diverse album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-19, 10:44:49
NP: Lazuli - En Avant Doute

Hey Bups, just wondering...what does that title mean?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-19, 10:54:20
It means nothing actually. I think it's a pun from the expression "en avant toute" that could be traduced by "let's move forward".

So En avant doute could be understood as "let's move but with the mind full of doubts" or "here come the doubts". I don't know the album nor its lyrics so I can't comment further ...  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-19, 12:42:38
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-18, 17:27:22
Galleon. Never heard of them?
A shame.

The DPRP review that I read claimed that they were good but there was nothing outstanding. You seem to rate them higher, Mad. Thanks for the tip  :)


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-18, 17:27:22
NP> Hourglass ~ Oblivious To The Obvious

Check DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200921.php#hourglass) to read more about them.
Nicky, i think this should be interesting to you.

Yup, sure is. The review names several of my fave bands. I'l definitely keep Hourglass in mind. Thanks again, Mad  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-19, 15:50:15
NP  Nevermore:  Dreaming Neon Black

Monumental, ultimate, supernatural  *horns*

One of my alltime top ten albums.

I'v heard it so many times now that it doesnt disturb me much, instead it flows sweetly  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-19, 16:06:21
QuoteSeattle-based metallers NEVERMORE have set "The Obsidian Conspiracy" as the title of their follow-up to 2005's "This Godless Endeavor", tentatively due late 2009/early 2010 via Century Media Records. Vocalist Warrel Dane states: "Spent [Saturday, May 16] at the beach working on lyrics and melodies . This song I've been working on, 'Emptiness Unobstructed', has a massive chorus." He added, "What do you get when you combine a huge crushing groove riff with hateful lyrics? You get a monster called 'Without Morals'."

I thought you might like this, Nicky...

NP: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-19, 16:10:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-19, 16:06:21
I thought you might like this, Nicky...

Crackpot !  (Not you, Tom, not to the same extent iac, but Warrel)


Quote
NP: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Never heard of'm. What are they like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-19, 16:14:24
Thunder - Laughing on Judgement Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-19, 18:43:37
Just: Rush - Counterparts.
Now: Ian Hunter - All American Alien Boy.

It's been a while since I last played the latter, and hearing what was obviously Jaco Pastorius in overdrive on the title track caught me by suprise.  What a talent, what a tragic waste.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:33:48
Riverside - Out Of Myself

1. The Same River  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:44:53
Talk Talk / Laughing Stock (1991) / 1. Myrrhan

Anyone into this? Recently got this one after searching for it for a while. Miles away from their earlier stuff, which I also like I btw (It's My Life and Colour Of Spring). I find this one a bit harder to get into than its also radical predecessor Spirit Of Eden, but it's growing on me. Both considered to be founding albums for the post-rock movement and the EMI guys were not quite happy with Spirit Of Eden. As Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden) states: "For the success of The Colour of Spring, EMI rewarded Talk Talk with an open budget and schedule for the recording of their next album, Spirit of Eden. Talk Talk was given complete control over the recording process; their manager and EMI executives were barred from studio sessions." The result was not what they expected ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:48:14
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:44:53
Talk Talk / Laughing Stock (1991) / 1. Myrrhan

Anyone into this? Recently got this one after searching for it for a while. Miles away from their earlier stuff, which I also like I btw (It's My Life and Colour Of Spring). I find this one a bit harder to get into than its also radical predecessor Spirit Of Eden, but it's growing on me. Both considered to be founding albums for the post-rock movement and the EMI guys were not quite happy with Spirit Of Eden. As Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden) states: "For the success of The Colour of Spring, EMI rewarded Talk Talk with an open budget and schedule for the recording of their next album, Spirit of Eden. Talk Talk was given complete control over the recording process; their manager and EMI executives were barred from studio sessions." The result was not what they expected ;)

I'm not a man of many words:

Brilliant album indeed.  8)

NP> Dream Theater ~ A Change Of Seasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-05-19, 20:05:10
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:48:14
I'm not a man of many words:

Brilliant album indeed.  8)

NP> Dream Theater ~ A Change Of Seasons

Wel let's keep it short as well: also a brilliant album! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-19, 21:00:05
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-05-19, 20:05:10
Wel let's keep it short as well: also a brilliant album! *horns*

;D

NP> Ephrat ~ No Ones Words
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-19, 22:53:16
NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

I'm feeling frustrated, and I needed this to remind me that there are some things that are wonderful in the world.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-19, 23:30:09
Styx - Return to Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-05-20, 09:52:23
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-05-19, 19:44:53
As Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden) states: "For the success of The Colour of Spring, EMI rewarded Talk Talk with an open budget and schedule for the recording of their next album, Spirit of Eden. Talk Talk was given complete control over the recording process; their manager and EMI executives were barred from studio sessions." The result was not what they expected ;)

I guess the EMI guys were devastated, then some of them fired, considering how hermetic I found Spirit Of Eden by the time of its release. I can not imagine more drastic (and brave) musical direction change ... That being said, I liked very much The Party's Over (I even feel that there are some very slight similarities between this one and the first albums of H's Marillion) but was not found at all of It's My Life and Colour Of Spring. I'll try again Spirit Of Eden, though.

For the anecdote, I had the "luck" to see the members of Talk Talk in a nigthclub after a show during the It's My Life tour and they didn't seem well-adjusted to say the least, especially Mark Hollis. Maybe he was composing one of the songs of Spirit Of Eden at the moment ...  ;D

NP Dream Theater - Images & Words

Track 4 - Surrounded    8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-20, 10:11:45
Interesting coincidence: Yesterday I whisked thru one of my fave cd-stores in Cop. They had some music playing that caught my attention. I went to the counter and asked what it was, and the guy started ravin about it. It was Spirit Of Eden  8)

So I put it on my SL.

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 13:50:06
Dream Theater - Octavarium *horns*

Just coming to an end...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-20, 14:15:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 13:50:06
Dream Theater - Octavarium *horns*

Just coming to an end...

And what an end it is! *horns*

NP: Arena - The Visitor

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 14:22:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-20, 14:15:09
And what an end it is! *horns*

Indeedy-do.  And most efficient, too, as it has in fact now ended ;)

NP: Symphony X - Paradise Lost.  Currently I'm feeling heavy enough to be mature, I expect, although I wish I didn't have to sit in this damp patch ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-20, 15:05:39
NP: Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity Demos 96-97

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-20, 16:20:04
NP  Circus Maximus:  Isolate

Superb  *horns*

Not as consistently masterly as Dreaming Black Neon, but when best, it's just as great !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 17:45:04
Marillion - Marbles *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-05-20, 18:15:05
Pallas - The Blinding Darkness

marvellous live album  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-20, 18:53:36
NP: Morrissey - Your Arsenal

An unusual chap, Mr.Morrissey, but he definitely has moments of brilliance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-20, 21:19:28
Porcupine Tree ~ Lightbulb Sun 5.1  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 23:24:16
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-20, 18:53:36
An unusual chap, Mr.Morrissey, but he definitely has moments of brilliance.

It took me over a decade before The Smiths & Mr M clicked with me, but I am rather partial these days.


Runrig - Beat the Drum





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-20, 23:41:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-20, 23:24:16
It took me over a decade before The Smiths & Mr M clicked with me, but I am rather partial these days.

For me, both Morrissey and The Smiths are hot and cold -- some great songs and some I have no use for.  Happily, there's no rule that says we can't just listen to the ones we like.  Your Arsenal happens to be an album with mostly good ones IMO.  I first became aware of The Smiths with the song "Bigmouth Strikes Again."  Some great humorous yet deadly serious lyrics in that one, which seems to be Morrissey's hallmark.

NP: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

One nice thing about doing vinyl replacement is you don't have to worry that your purchase will be a dud.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-20, 23:42:33
Suspyre ~ A Great Divide  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-21, 08:28:07
Rush - R30
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-05-21, 11:44:31
Steve Thorne - Black Dahlia

MySpace track, it's from his upcoming album 'Into The Ether'

http://www.myspace.com/stevethorne
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-21, 14:22:03
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris

Crazy and ingenious, or crazily ingenious, or ingeniously crazy, or ... well, never mind, no matter (Tom  ;) )

Iac tremendous  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-21, 15:38:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-21, 14:22:03
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris

Crazy and ingenious, or crazily ingenious, or ingeniously crazy, or ... well, never mind, no matter (Tom  ;) )

Iac tremendous  *horns*

Nicky.

Hey, at least you're playing a fairly decent album!  ;)

*horns*

NP: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-21, 17:07:29
NP: Elbow - Cast Of Thousands

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-05-21, 18:26:54
Earlier: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: GPS - Window to the Soul

5. I Believe In Yesterday  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-21, 18:48:07
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-21, 19:19:29
Dirty Tricks - Night Man.

Nice bit of mid-70s, standard issue rock 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-21, 20:41:47
Steely Dan - Countdown to Ecstasy

Edit: I love that frenzied slide-guitar in 'Show Biz Kids' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:13:03
NP: The Golden Palominos (not salsa): Pure (not Pendragon)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:52:10
Just: Sting - The Soul Cages
Now: Suede - Dog Man Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 22:38:22
NP: Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage

Sounds good so far.  I must say, I don't really see the "Fish-era Marillion clone" in it, which seems to be a frequent description in reviews.  Yeah, it's prog with a lot of keyboard in it, but that just puts them in roughly the same genre.
I think that comment would probably only be made by someone who hadn't heard much of this type of music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-21, 22:51:17
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 22:38:22
I must say, I don't really see the "Fish-era Marillion clone" in it, which seems to be a frequent description in reviews.

Crikey!  I've never heard/read that b0ll0cks, but these days I'm rarely suprised by anything dreamed up by inbreds in their reviews ::)


NP: The Stranglers - Aural Sculpture.

The iPod seems to be stuck in the 'S' section tonight ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 23:45:05
NP: Arena - Pride

Funny, I'd been led to believe that Arena's sound had changed a lot over the years.  Listening to their first two now, I don't think that's really true.  Certainly they've honed their craft, but the general style is not that different from the later albums IMO.  Lion's Cage may be a bit more keyboardy than some of the latest ones, but even in these early albums, there are quite a few sections with a fairly heavy guitar in the forefront.  In any case, I love their current style, so this is perfectly fine with me.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-22, 07:52:26
The Stranglers - Dreamtime.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-05-22, 10:30:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-05-20, 10:11:45
Interesting coincidence: Yesterday I whisked thru one of my fave cd-stores in Cop. They had some music playing that caught my attention. I went to the counter and asked what it was, and the guy started ravin about it. It was Spirit Of Eden  8)

So I put it on my SL.

Nicky.
I love these kind of coincidences! And to connect it with another topic, Talk Talk and Spirit Of Eden is definitely a case of removing the limits of exploration, without a trace of going heavy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:02:08
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

This is my very first encounter with Devin Townsend's music but what a pleasant one! After listening to (and enjoying) a few soundclips for the last couple of days I just picked up the album at my local cd-store. If I had to describe it with only one word it has to be 'intense'.  Regardless of the seemingly laid-back playing there is a continuously dark atmosphere and while these thirteen songs rarely become really heavy, Ki is an extremely intense album, always building up to an outburst but never quite reaching it.

So far I listened to the album twice, but I can already feel a Ki-addiction coming up... :D

Also, this album is the first of four conceptually linked albums under the moniker of "Devin Townsend Project". The second album is planned to be released later this year.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:14:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:02:08
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Sounds like it's the one that I should get too. Thanks, Tom  :)


NP  Opeth:  Watershed

Fabulous - and versatile as anything  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:24:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:14:25
Sounds like it's the one that I should get too. Thanks, Tom  :)

You're welcome, as always! :D

Quote
NP  Opeth:  Watershed

Fabulous - and versatile as anything  *horns*

Indeed. I think I can say that it's my favourite Opeth cd to date. It has the perfect mix of everything that Opeth stands for. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-22, 13:55:39
IQ - Frequency

Received it this morning and all I can say is WOOOOOOOW  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-22, 14:45:03
Ozric Tentacles - The Hidden Step
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-22, 16:55:01
Semisonic - All About Chemistry
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-22, 16:55:48
Bloem ~ Even Aan Mijn Moeder Vragen  ::)
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Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-22, 17:56:30
The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come

Most excellent album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-22, 19:34:12
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-22, 16:55:48
Bloem ~ Even Aan Mijn Moeder Vragen  ::)
*horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-22, 21:10:11
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-22, 19:34:12
*horns* ;D

;)

NP> Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-22, 22:20:02
Just: Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club - English Garden
Now: Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-22, 22:40:22
NP: Gazpacho - Night

I think I went a full week without Gazpachoing!   I'm beginning to think I might like Night even a hair better than Tick Tock.  The 17-minute opener, Dream of Stone, is magical.   *horns*   I love the line, "And what becomes of little boys who get lost inside their head?"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 07:39:34
Just: Hugh Cornwell - Hi Fi
Now: XTC - Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-05-23, 08:13:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:02:08
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki
(..)
So far I listened to the album twice, but I can already feel a Ki-addiction coming up... :D
This name is popping up a lot here recently and read that Manatee is a Devin Townsend advocate. I must confess I'm still struggling with his Terria album which I've had for quite some time now. Doesn't seem to click with me.. :-\

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-22, 22:40:22
NP: Gazpacho - Night

I think I went a full week without Gazpachoing!   I'm beginning to think I might like Night even a hair better than Tick Tock.  The 17-minute opener, Dream of Stone, is magical.   *horns*   I love the line, "And what becomes of little boys who get lost inside their head?"
I haven't got Tick Tock long enough/listened to it enough to really make the verdict yet, but the odds are also tilted towards Night, a bit more intense somehow, can't pinpoint it really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-23, 09:22:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-22, 12:02:08
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

This is my very first encounter with Devin Townsend's music but what a pleasant one! After listening to (and enjoying) a few soundclips for the last couple of days I just picked up the album at my local cd-store. If I had to describe it with only one word it has to be 'intense'.  Regardless of the seemingly laid-back playing there is a continuously dark atmosphere and while these thirteen songs rarely become really heavy, Ki is an extremely intense album, always building up to an outburst but never quite reaching it.

So far I listened to the album twice, but I can already feel a Ki-addiction coming up... :D

Also, this album is the first of four conceptually linked albums under the moniker of "Devin Townsend Project". The second album is planned to be released later this year.

How is it that you can get the album a month before I can when he's in Canada?  >:(   OK, I already know the answer -- Inside Out is based in Germany.  I'm glad to hear it's good anyway.  I was a little worried he was going for an ambient experiment, which isn't really my thing.

Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-05-23, 08:13:52
This name is popping up a lot here recently and read that Manatee is a Devin Townsend advocate. I must confess I'm still struggling with his Terria album which I've had for quite some time now. Doesn't seem to click with me.. :-\
I haven't got Tick Tock long enough/listened to it enough to really make the verdict yet, but the odds are also tilted towards Night, a bit more intense somehow, can't pinpoint it really.

Terria is probably my favorite of all of his albums, but I'll grant that he's the sort you'll probably either become a fanatic for or not really like much at all.

I actually got Tick Tock first and loved it enough to get Night soon afterward.   I still think both are excellent, but I think maybe what makes me give Night the slight edge is Dream of Stone, which is one of those songs you can keep finding more things to like about the more you play it.  I generally play the two albums back-to-back anyway.   *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-22, 13:55:39
IQ - Frequency

Received it this morning and all I can say is WOOOOOOOW  *horns*.

Another one you guys get before I do.  I have it on pre-order from Amazon.


NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 09:25:03
Just: The Stranglers - La Folie
Now: Arena - Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:12:05
Now Playing: Martin Orford - The Old Road

Now Wondering: Why am I too dumb to go to bed?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:26:28
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:12:05
Now Wondering: Why am I too dumb to go to bed?

I don't feel it's for us non-Gothamites to comment ;)


NP: Brand X - Masques.  Did somebody mention jazz-rock? *horns*
Must rip some more Brand X today, although most of my collection is still on vinyl >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:35:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:26:28
NP: Brand X - Masques.  Did somebody mention jazz-rock? *horns*
Must rip some more Brand X today, although most of my collection is still on vinyl >:(

On first play, I wasn't wowed by Bruford's 'One of a Kind'.  It has some good bits, but it has a fair amount that's not all that interesting.  It could use some more oomph.  Maybe I should've gone for the live album 'The Bruford Tapes', which seems to have more energy in the same songs.  Still, I've only played it once, so by prog rules, it deserved further review before a verdict.

The title track to The Old Road is really nifty.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:43:22
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:35:59
On first play, I wasn't wowed by Bruford's 'One of a Kind'.  It has some good bits, but it has a fair amount that's not all that interesting.  It could use some more oomph.

Personally I need to be in jazz-rock mood before I can get the most out of such things.  But then I have to be in a metal mood for metal, AOR mood for AOR, etc, etc.  The only thing that seems to work regardless of my mood is the prog end of the spectrum.  I ain't complainin', as Quo once opined :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-05-23, 10:56:04
IQ - Frequency

3. Stronger Than Friction  *horns*

Oh yes  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 11:24:21
Half Past Four - Assorted free downloads from the official site at http://www.halfpastfour.com/ (http://www.halfpastfour.com/).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-23, 16:17:35
U2 ~ No Line On The Horizon

Oh lovely.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 16:48:39
Mowing the lawns to the sound of:
Machine Head - Burn My Eyes.

Ideal lawn-mowing music.  I started off with Richard Ashcroft but couldn't hear the b*gg*r! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-05-23, 18:11:06
NP: Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-23, 18:11:45
King Crimson ~ Larks Tongues In Aspic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 19:06:48
Ozric Tentacles - Strangeitude.

Beyond awesome.  The record that comverted me to the Ozrics way back when somebody lent me a copy with a 'this is gonna cost you' glint in his eye *horns*

The new album ('The Yum Yum Tree') needs to be acquired as a matter of some urgency :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-23, 20:12:08
I was with Mother 007 and Ms 007 these past two days. None of'm go for metal (Mother doesnt even know this sense of the word), so now that we're back in Malmö, I need a heavy dose of it, thus:

NP  Down:  Over The Under

Fully satisfying, mmmmmmm  *horns*

Noone else here into Down ?  No hardcore Pantera fans ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 21:49:32
Just: Camel - Pressure Points: Live in Concert
Now: Blue Öyster Cult - On Your Feet or on Your Knees.  The first BÖC album I ever bought, way back when I was still at school.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-24, 08:00:19
Joe Satriani - The Extremist.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-24, 09:18:12
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-05-24, 11:16:57
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Really good... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 13:20:31
NP  Enslaved:  Ruun

Norwegian very heavy metal band.

The "death" singing turns me off a bit (  ;) Greenie ), but else there's a lot of great music, straight singing, even harmony, and melody, enough to have gotten me interested in this band .....

Seems to be a transition album for them, where they gradually leave the sturm-und-drang in favor of more mature stuff.

Anyone else into'm ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-23, 19:06:48
Ozric Tentacles - Strangeitude.

Beyond awesome.

You got me seriously interested in this band now, Jonesy. Which album(s) would you recommend to me ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 18:12:43
NP  Enslaved:  Ruun  (on repeat)

Last track:  Heir To The Cosmic Seed

Super stuff, gets all Opeth-like here  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-05-24, 18:19:05
IQ - Frequency

Track: Ryker Skies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 19:56:20
NP  Enslaved:  Heir To The Cosmic Seed  (on Ruun, on repeat)

This song is so hot that it just had to go on my stuck-on list (2006)  *horns*

Guess that lists are one of our fave fetishes in the Room  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-24, 20:08:58
Pink Floyd ~ The Division Bell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-05-24, 20:13:56
Electric Light Orchestra ~ Time
2. Twilight

8) Man, this is very nice stuff! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 20:53:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-05-24, 20:13:56
Electric Light Orchestra ~ Time

Yup, I played it a lot a month ago. Definitely radio-friendly, but there is some special magic about it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-05-24, 21:00:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 20:53:38
Yup, I played it a lot a month ago. Definitely radio-friendly, but there is some special magic about it  *horns*

Nicky.

Absolutely!

I'm not so sure if it's totally radio friendly... but I can see why you said that.
And Frost* did an amazing cover of "Here Is The News". You should hear it. I think you'd like it very much!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-24, 21:56:48
Genesis ~ Live Over Europe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-24, 22:15:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-24, 13:20:31
You got me seriously interested in this band now, Jonesy. Which album(s) would you recommend to me ?

From the classic 90s period, I'd go firstly for Strangeitude followed closely by Jurassic Shift.  For something more recent, The Floor's Too Far Away is difficult to beat.  Be warned, however, they're not like other bands and the only way to see if you like 'em is to try 'em.


NP: Joe Jackson - Big World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-24, 23:09:14
John Fogerty - Blue Moon Swamp.

Perfection within it's genre *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-05-25, 07:59:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-24, 22:15:33
... the only way to see if you like 'em is to try 'em.

That's a good sign to me. Thanks, Jonesy  :)


First thing this morning:

NP  Enslaved:  Heir To The Cosmic Seed  *horns*

I like so much these contrasts: There's a very heavy rhythmic basis (Opeth-like), very shifty rhythms tho, and a cutting guitar bouncing this underlying rhythm; superposing this a dreamy, exploring lead guitar taking turns with a dreamy male choir. At the end, everything filters together in a grungy thingy. Mmmmm  8)

"Behold the great evening star
As she once again gives birth
Behold the great evening star
As she once again destroys"

I'l sure be seeking up these guys' stuff .....

From enslaved.no: "ENSLAVED on tour with Opeth in North-America! - 16/05/09"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 08:31:22
Ian Hunter - Short Back n' Sides
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 10:04:51
Buzzcocks - Another Music in a Different Kitchen 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-05-25, 10:23:17
Megadeth - Youthanasia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-25, 16:51:18
Arena ~ Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-25, 18:34:40
NP: R.E.M. - Document

I felt too sick yesterday to play any music at all, so I'll have to play double today to make up for it.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 18:54:43
NP: Dream Theater - Octavarium

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:07:53
IQ - Frequency

Last track .... thinking about what to play next
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:13:41
Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:15:25
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:13:41
Arena - The Cry

Spooky!

Just: Arena - The Cry
Now: Ian Hunter - Rant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:21:17
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:07:53
IQ - Frequency

Last track .... thinking about what to play next

How about......Frequency? ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:25:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:15:25
Spooky!

Just: Arena - The Cry
Now: Ian Hunter - Rant

(http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/24_shocked.gif)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:21:17
How about......Frequency? ;D

Tom
Too bad I didn't think about that  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:31:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:21:17
How about......Frequency? ;D

Still waiting for North American release.   :-\

NP: The Lemonheads - It's a Shame About Ray
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:43:29
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:31:05
Still waiting for North American release.   :-\

If it's any comfort...It will be worth the wait! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:50:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-05-25, 19:43:29
If it's any comfort...It will be worth the wait! *horns*

June should be a big month for me musically -- Frequency and Ki both get released.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-05-25, 20:07:01
I was just watching a bit of Asterix.

This part always cracks me up:
Cleopatra's Lion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ceM8Mu5Es)

Or in Dutch (how I always have seen it):
De Leeuw van Cleopatra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggFLmF5x5Rw)

:D :D

How can anyone think of a scene like that?! ;D



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-25, 20:48:12
NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 20:54:02
Genesis - Live: The Way We Walk Volume 1, The Shorts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-05-25, 21:03:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-05-25, 20:07:01
Or in Dutch (how I always have seen it):
De Leeuw van Cleopatra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggFLmF5x5Rw)
How can anyone think of a scene like that?! ;D
Just watched it, funny indeed (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/27_laughing.gif)  .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-05-25, 21:08:34
Spock's Beard ~ The Kindness Of Strangers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-25, 23:30:40
Marillion - Happiness on the Road/London Forum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-26, 08:34:54
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 10:41:00
Just: Camel - Mirage
Now: Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-26, 11:05:40
Madness - Madstock !

It's waddle time !  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-26, 13:19:08
NP  Bob Catley:  The Spirit Of Man

I just about wrote that one off as unessential. For some strange reason, they'v put the four most boring songs first on the album.

But then it jumps to heaven. Last Snows Of Winter is a deeply gripping song, both lyrics and music (I added the lyrics to our topic "Great lyrics"), my fave on the album.

End Of The Story and Judgement Day are wonderful too.

Mmm, the Birmingham Sound. Phil Spector fu'd lately (I'm sending him some good thoughts), but his sound sure lives on, in Bob Catley's and Gary Hughes' music for one. Sometimes it gets a bit too mushy, but when best, as in the three aforementioned songs, it's uplifting for real  ;)

Whadayasay, Jonesy, fellow Brummy ?


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-26, 11:05:40
Madness - Madstock !

Yeah, I remember them, from some 25 years ago. I saw that they are booked for the Roskilde Festival. Are they doing anything interesting new these days ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-05-26, 14:29:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-26, 13:19:08
Yeah, I remember them, from some 25 years ago. I saw that they are booked for the Roskilde Festival. Are they doing anything interesting new these days ?

Frankly, I couldn't tell. Madstock was my last purchase of theirs. It was 17 years ago (!) and it was already a reunion gig (albeit on a biennial basis), so ...

NP Megadeth - Rust In Peace

Track 7 : Tornado Of Souls   Wow, blow(s) me away !  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 15:56:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-05-26, 13:19:08
Whadayasay, Jonesy, fellow Brummy ?

Well I've not heard any of Mister Bob's solo work, but I can certainly confirm that Birmingham is the rock'n'roll capitol of the world.  At least it was until about 1997 when I moved out, I understand morale crumbled dramatically after that ;D

JP: IQ - Nomzamo
NP: Steve Howe - Portraits of Bob Dylan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 17:47:36
Within Temptation - The Heart of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-05-26, 17:59:40
NP: Riverside - Out of Myself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-26, 20:06:33
Riverside ~ Second Life Syndrome  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-26, 20:59:25
NP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 20:59:54
JP: Airbag - Arnold Layne
NP: Airbag - In My Sleep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 21:31:32
JP: Airbag - Come On In
NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-05-26, 21:32:58
Demians ~ Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-05-26, 22:06:16
NP: Incubus - Make Yourself

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-05-26, 23:24:13
Muse - Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 09:23:00
JP: Joe Jackson - Night and Day
NP: Van der Graaf - The Quiet Zone/The Pleasure Dome

As the latter is almost finished, next will be...
Airbag - Safetree 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-05-27, 10:06:46
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
6. Separated Out

I really like this album. I cannot understand why people think it's *wrong*... ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 10:28:07
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-05-27, 10:06:46
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
6. Separated Out
I really like this album. I cannot understand why people think it's *wrong*... ???

Yes, it's a real stunner.  Also 'Separated Out' is a natural barnstormer of a set-opener.  Check out 'Anorak in the UK Live'  *horns*

NP: Airbag - Sounds That I Hear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-05-27, 12:30:35
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-05-27, 10:06:46
Marillion - Anoraknophobia
6. Separated Out

I really like this album. I cannot understand why people think it's *wrong*... ???

Agreed! After three hit and miss albums on which they seemed to be searching for a new direction (TSE, Radiation, .Com - all three good but unbalanced), they found it on this one, helped by the genius of producer Dave Meegan. Great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 14:07:25
JP: Styx - Styxworld Live 2001
NP: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-27, 16:50:46
Riverside ~ Reality Dream

Now, how's that possible?  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-27, 17:56:18
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-27, 16:50:46
Riverside ~ Reality Dream

Now, how's that possible?  :-[ ;D

I think I know. Shall I mention it again? ;D

NP: Incubus - A Crow Left Of The Murder...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-05-27, 18:25:01
Arena - The Visitor  *horns*

4. Elea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-27, 19:32:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-05-27, 17:56:18
I think I know. Shall I mention it again? ;D

Please, don't.  ;)

NP> Riverside ~ Back To The River

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-27, 19:38:05
Ulysses ~  The Gift Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 19:42:59
JP: Ian Hunter - Once Bitten Twice Shy
NP: Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-05-27, 20:20:51
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 19:42:59
JP: Ian Hunter - Once Bitten Twice Shy

Wrong topic.  ;) ;D (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1402.0)

On topic: Still Ulysses.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-05-27, 20:56:37
JP: Asia - Aqua

NP: Gazpacho - Bravo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-05-27, 21:02:35
At the moment I'm listening to some very cool music of Frank Klepacki.
This time it's the Command & Conquer: Renegade soundtrack.

8)



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:00:29
Primus - Back in the Madhouse (Bootleg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:09:59
NP: R.E.M. - Eponymous

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2009-05-27, 20:56:37
NP: Gazpacho - Bravo

How do you like this one?  I've heard one opinion that it's 'nice' but not on the same level as Night and Tick Tock.  Would you say it's worth buying?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:32:06
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:09:59

How do you like this one?  I've heard one opinion that it's 'nice' but not on the same level as Night and Tick Tock.  Would you say it's worth buying?

Night And Tick Tock are on a different level, that's for sure. Night is the first album where Gazpacho really started to explore more and stretch the songs. The first three albums are more song oriented, but definitely worthwhile though. I enjoy and listen them very much. Each one surpasses the previous one, so if you want to try them the best approach would be to start with Firebird first and then if you like it work further backwards to When Earth Lets Go and then Bravo. One more thing is they use a drum computer instead of a real drummer on Bravo, but that doesn't really bother me. Dutch Progressive Rock Page (http://www.dprp.net/index.php) has (positive) reviews of all their albums if you want to read a bit more than my rambling.

Key tracks that are worth the price of admission:
Bravo: title track and Sea Of Tranquility
When Earth Lets Go: 117 (!!), Dinglers Horses
Firebird: Vulture (!!), Do you Know What You Are Saying, Orion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:38:02
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:32:06
Night And Tick Tock are on a different level, that's for sure. Night is the first album where Gazpacho really started to explore more and stretch the songs. The first three albums are more song oriented, but definitely worthwhile though. I enjoy and listen them very much. Each one surpasses the previous one, so if you want to try them the best approach would be to start with Firebird first and then if you like it work further backwards to When Earth Lets Go and then Bravo. One more thing is they use a drum computer instead of a real drummer on Bravo, but that doesn't really bother me. Dutch Progressive Rock Page (http://www.dprp.net/index.php) has (positive) reviews of all their albums if you want to read a bit more than my rambling.

Key tracks that are worth the price of admission:
Bravo: title track and Sea Of Tranquility
When Earth Lets Go: 117 (!!), Dinglers Horses
Firebird: Vulture (!!), Do you Know What You Are Saying, Orion

Thanks, Erik!  Useful and detailed info.   *horns*   Somehow I thought Bravo was the one just before Night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-27, 23:28:13
NP: R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction

I just scanned a great comic about an R.E.M. song that a friend gave me last night, but I'm too feebleminded to figure out how to get a copy of it in here.   :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 00:20:25
NP: Golden Palominos - Visions of Excess

Michael Stipe sings on the first three songs.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 08:31:42
Rush - Snakes & Arrows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 10:26:54
JP: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasure Dome
NP: Mick Ronson - Heaven and Hull
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-28, 11:28:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 08:31:42
Rush - Snakes & Arrows

So, gettin there, Jonesy ?

I particularly like the song Faithless  *horns*


NP  Ten:  The One  (on Return To Evermore) 

Noone writes love songs like Gary Hughes. I think that only if one has loved a woman totally, does one know what he's singing about  :-*

Yeah, that seems to explain things: You guys are busier getting rid of yer ladies  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-28, 15:18:58
NP  Gary Hughes & friends:  Excalibur  (on Once And Future King)

Formidable song, one of my alltime faves. Forceful lyrics by GH. Damian Wilson really shines here, as do Steve McKenna on bass and Chris Francis on guitar  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 16:47:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-28, 11:28:12
So, gettin there, Jonesy ?

It's not a question of getting there, the album's been out ages and I had it on release.  See my previous comments ;D


NP: Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-05-28, 17:06:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 16:47:04
... the album's been out ages and I had it on release.

???

What I meant was whether it was getting fulfilling.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:20:23
Tomas Bodin - I Am.

Oh wow!  What a gorgeous, beautiful, awesome, progtastic album this is!  And I'm not saying that purely because of the £2.37 price ;) ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:48:46
NP: Gazpacho - Night

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:20:23
Tomas Bodin - I Am.

Oh wow!  What a gorgeous, beautiful, awesome, progtastic album this is!  And I'm not saying that purely because of the £2.37 price ;) ;D *horns*

Sounds like a Flower King or somesuch.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:55:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:48:46
Sounds like a Flower King or somesuch.

Indeed.  This product may not be suitable for persons requiring tracks to be under 20 minutes in length and containing at least one Stipe or Townsend ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:02:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 20:55:18
Indeed.  This product may not be suitable for persons requiring tracks to be under 20 minutes in length and containing at least one Stipe or Townsend ;)

Duly noted.  The song I'm currently listening to clocks in at an emphemeral 17:01.   No Stipes or Townsends, although if they collaborated with Gazpacho, that might just be enough to make my head explode (good fun for onlookers if they're not squeamish).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:12:27
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:21:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:12:27
IQ - Frequency

Hey, you guys leave some Frequency for me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-05-28, 22:29:41
Beardfish ~ Sleeping In Traffic pt II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-28, 22:34:37
NP: System Of A Down - Toxicity

Yeah! I used to play this album endlessly back in 2001. Good to listen to it again after all these years. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 23:02:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-28, 22:34:37
NP: System Of A Down - Toxicity
Yeah! I used to play this album endlessly back in 2001. Good to listen to it again after all these years. :)

I think it would be good for me to listen to it again, too.  Unfortunately my copy vanished under mysterious circumstances and I've never gotten around to replacing it :(

NP: Devin Townsend - Ki.  First spin so too early to say if I'll regret listening to land-based sea mammals ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-28, 23:17:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 23:02:47
I think it would be good for me to listen to it again, too.  Unfortunately my copy vanished under mysterious circumstances and I've never gotten around to replacing it :(

Too bad! Maybe you should buy it again, I don't think it will be very expensive these days.

I remember being on school-camp in Austria in October 2001 when I shared a room in this hotel with a mate of mine. Every morning we woke up to the nice and mellow first verse of Chop Suey: "Wake Up!!..." Ahh good times! :D

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 00:02:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-28, 23:17:01
Too bad! Maybe you should buy it again, I don't think it will be very expensive these days.

Funnily enough I was looking into that about a week ago.  The CD is reasonably priced, but there's so much other newer stuff I want that I'm in no rush to re-buy something I've previously purchased!

Devin update - my brain hurts! :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 02:21:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 00:02:42
Devin update - my brain hurts! :o

It's supposed to do that.  Keep listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-29, 10:21:36
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-29, 10:24:38
Just: IQ - Frequency

About to play: Satellite - Nostalgia

It great to be at home alone .... turn up the volume ...  *horns* 8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 10:27:33
IQ - Frequency.

Hmm, this is a bit of a disaster to my ears.

Musically it seems the band are in fine form, if not exactly breaking any new ground.  There's some storming early Genesis sounding guitar in there that's worthy of recommendation  in particular.

Sound quality wise, however, this is completely awful.  Probably the poorest sounding new release that I've bought in recent memory, certainly worse than the much-maligned Metallica 'Death Magnetic' that's often held up as an example of how not to do it.  Now, I neither know (nor care) whether this is down to loudness wars, over-compression or whatever techy thing is being blamed this week, but I do know it sounds like a third-generation cassette copy.  Squashed-up and lifeless sound, no dynamics and cymbals that sound like no cymbals you can buy in a shop.

NB my comments relate to the legal MP3 download from Amazon.  I'm well aware of the limitations of mp3 and don't expect the same quality I'd get from a CD on my big Hi-Fi.  But like many of us that haunt online forums I spend a lot of time listening to music on the move and am intimately familiar with what can and can't be expected from mp3s.  IQ's Frequency sounds very poor indeed compared to other mp3s - particularly the Tomas Bodin and Devin Townsend releases that I downloaded at the same time.


I don't want to universally pan Frequency as I'm aware that many folk don't give a monkey's about sound quality anyway.  But for those that do, approach this with caution and hear before you buy if at all possible.  For the mp3 version, at least...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 11:49:17
Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-29, 13:38:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-05-28, 23:17:01
I remember being on school-camp in Austria in October 2001 when I shared a room in this hotel with a mate of mine. Every morning we woke up to the nice and mellow first verse of Chop Suey: "Wake Up!!..." Ahh good times! :D

You sound like somebody my age, Tom. Hey, don't get sentimental yet, huh, you got a lot of extracurriculars comin on  ;)

More seriously, I'v tried SOAD a few times, and it didnt sound like anything that could click with me. But maybe I'm wrong there  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 16:30:26
Marillion - Anorak in the UK Live *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 17:26:53
Tomas Bodin - I Am.

Warning!  Ringing telephones detected on first track - likely to be harmful to green aquatic mammals ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-29, 17:38:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-05-29, 13:38:06
You sound like somebody my age, Tom. Hey, don't get sentimental yet, huh, you got a lot of extracurriculars comin on  ;)

Wow, I didn't know you were 23 as well! :o

;D

QuoteMore seriously, I'v tried SOAD a few times, and it didnt sound like anything that could click with me. But maybe I'm wrong there  ???

Well they are pretty insane so I think they should click with you. Maybe you need to try a bit harder! ;)

NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 18:57:37
NP: Devin Townsend - Synchestra

Have to get my fix while waiting for Ki to migrate back to North America.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-05-29, 19:40:12
Samson & Gert - Ik Wil Niet In Bad
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-05-29, 19:45:30
Porccupine Tree, Trains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-05-29, 20:36:36
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-05-29, 19:40:12
Samson & Gert - Ik Wil Niet In Bad
*horns*
You're in a real prog mood  8) ;D

Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Blind Ego - Numb

np: Sylvan - Encounters
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 20:57:03
Devin Townsend - Ki

Only my second time through with this one, so I can't profess to understand it fully as yet.  As the man himself says, I need a brain massage.  Certainly a good album, and I'd buy others by Mr T on the strength of this one.  But where it sits between 'Good' and 'Great' will pretty obviously have to be decided after many more listens 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 21:40:31
Dream Theater ~ Space-Dye Vest

Brilliant piece of work.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-05-29, 21:51:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 21:40:31
Dream Theater ~ Space-Dye Vest

Brilliant piece of work.  *horns*

Indeed! Beautiful. Still one of my DT favourites! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 21:56:25
NP: Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 20:57:03
Devin Townsend - Ki

Only my second time through with this one, so I can't profess to understand it fully as yet.  As the man himself says, I need a brain massage.  Certainly a good album, and I'd buy others by Mr T on the strength of this one.  But where it sits between 'Good' and 'Great' will pretty obviously have to be decided after many more listens 8)

Huzzah!  Now I just have to wait and see if I like it myself or if Devin suddenly decided to sound like Nickelback.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:26:26
Unitopia ~ The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:45:24
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 21:56:25
Now I just have to wait and see if I like it myself or if Devin suddenly decided to sound like Nickelback.   ;)

Well I'd certainly be coping more easily were that the case! ;)

From what I've read, 'Ki' is atypical in some ways for DT, but as it's the only one I've heard I lack that perspective.  But rest assured it's as much Nickelback as Kate is Britney ;D


Sting - Nothing Like The Sun 8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:58:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:45:24
From what I've read, 'Ki' is atypical in some ways for DT, but as it's the only one I've heard I lack that perspective.  But rest assured it's as much Nickelback as Kate is Britney ;D

I suspected it would be atypical, which is why I wasn't sure it would be an ideal introduction, but to be honest, pretty much all his albums are atypical in some way.  To paraphrase Ziltoid, "It's Devin, so it's fun!"
The Kate/Britney comparison is a bracing one, although if you combined just the right bits of each, you might have ...   Er, perhaps I should just drop that train of thought.    :-[

Still playing Lions Cage - had to run out and do grown up things for a bit.   :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:22:54
Mastodon - Blood Mountain *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:23:49
Hmm, Kate...Britney... :-*

Oh, wait: Devin.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:41:03
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:23:49
Hmm, Kate...Britney... :-*

Oh, wait: Devin.  :-\

Devin more often than not sports a better hairstyle than Britney ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:42:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:41:03
Devin more often than not sports a better hairstyle than Britney ;)

Give the girl a break. She had a difficult time. She's moving on.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 00:01:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:41:03
Devin more often than not sports a better hairstyle than Britney ;)

You might rethink that if you saw the cover of Infinity.


NP: Jethro Tull - Bursting Out   *horns*

It's been a long time since I heard this, and I'm really enjoying it.  I'd forgotten how great 'Sweet Dream' was.  The remastering seems to have improved the sound too; it seems a lot clearer than I remembered.  Money well spent.   :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 07:55:19
Starting the weekend with IQ - Dark Matter.  Utterly (born) brilliant album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 11:44:12
Hourglass ~ Obvlivous To The Obvious

This is soooo good.  *horns* (http://shattered-room.net/Themes/safmc101/images/post/thumbup.gif) *horns* (http://shattered-room.net/Themes/safmc101/images/post/thumbup.gif) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-30, 11:56:09
BP  Dimmu Borgir:  In Sorte Diaboli

I can't listen to this stuff. These guys are convinced satanists. Fortunately it was a library cd.

To me, there's a categorical difference between Slayer and DB: Slayer are provos; they play around with all norms without giving any answers or pointing in any particular direction.


NP  Disturbed:  Indestructible

Far more enjoyable. Problem is that they don't strike me as being particularly original; they'v hit the "standard American heavy sound" quite precisely and sound a bit too similar to bands like Staind, Seether, and Godsmack (but ok, rock musicians have to survive materially too), the "standard American heavy sound" being a heavier version of the "standard British sound" ala Coldplay  :P

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:07:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-05-29, 17:38:24
Well they are pretty insane so I think they should click with you. Maybe you need to try a bit harder! ;)

;D Thanks, I take it as a compliment, Tommy boy  :)

The thing about insanity is that one can be insane in many different ways; in fact, the range of insanity (a tiny minority) is far greater than that of normality (the great majority).

That aside, I was hopin that you would come with some suggestions re their catalog, Tom .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:07:42
Today's lawn-mowing music was brought to you by: Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:10:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:07:42
Today's lawn-mowing music was brought to you by: Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager *horns*

Talkin about originality  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:21:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:10:47
Talkin about originality  *horns*

Me, I'm just a Loomis-Mosher, you can tell me by the way I walk ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:25:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:21:07
Loomis

Talkin about insanity  *horns*

Altho when he's off his guitar, he seems perfectly normal and  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2009-05-30, 12:32:03
Digital dictator by Vicious Rumors

Classy 80's power metal - nice  *horns*   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 13:25:41
IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 15:23:54
OSI ~ Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 16:12:37
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 17:49:17
Devin Townsend - Ki.

OK, it's a grower.  I feel another purchase coming on...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:17:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 17:49:17
Devin Townsend - Ki.

OK, it's a grower.  I feel another purchase coming on...

You're not going to believe this.
I'm playing that as well.  ;)

I've tried Devin, several times. His music that is.
But i always find his music is close to lunacy.
Screams from one side from the loudspeakers to the other with no apparent reason.
Well maybe i've never tried hard enough. Didn't do my best to 'understand' his music.
But once in a while an album is released that raises the feeling: This is it. If there's ever an album that i have to listen to of that particular artist, then this is it.
So i bought the album today. And listened to it. Once on my comp, the second time on the bike and right now on the comp again.

And i can't say that i don't like it. Yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:57:47
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:17:15
I've tried Devin, several times. His music that is.
But i always find his music is close to lunacy.

Well of course it is.  Is there a problem with that?   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:01:34
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:57:47
Well of course it is.  Is there a problem with that?   ;)

Yes. The problem is that i'm sane and he apparently is not.  ;)
These two things are hard to combine.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:08:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:01:34
Yes. The problem is that i'm sane and he apparently is not.  ;)

I think I agree with one half of this statement.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:16:13
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:08:07
I think I agree with one half of this statement.   ::)

What? The fact that i'm sane?  :-\ ??? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:17:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:16:13
What? The fact that i'm sane?  :-\ ??? ;D

Shall we take a poll?   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:22:01
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:17:36
Shall we take a poll?   ;D

Please do.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 23:01:13
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:01:34
Yes. The problem is that i'm sane and he apparently is not.  ;)
These two things are hard to combine.  ;D

People do it all the time.  It's called marriage. ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:17:36
Shall we take a poll?   ;D

Do we need to?  ;) ;D ;)


JP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
NP: IQ - Frequency

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-30, 23:29:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 23:01:13
People do it all the time.  It's called marriage. ;)

That's why i'm not married.  :P
And have a daughter, a son, and girlfriend-thingy and have a cat.  ;D

NP> IQ ~ Frequency

Not bad. But i'm not overwhelmed either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-31, 06:31:25
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

Something nice and delicate for 5:30 in the morning ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-31, 08:50:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-31, 06:31:25
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

Something nice and delicate for 5:30 in the morning ;D

I think I'll join you.  Of course, when I'm awake at 5:30 AM it's because I haven't been to sleep yet, not because I got up early to mow the lawn.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-31, 10:55:29
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-31, 16:05:03
The Tangent ~ In Earnest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-31, 22:46:02
Genesis - Live, The Way We Walk Volume 2: The Longs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-31, 22:56:42
Ghost Circus ~ Across The Line

A copy & paste band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-31, 23:20:05
Dream Theater ~ To Tame A Land

;D
Thanks to a friend of mine i already had this version, on Kerrang-Maiden tribute cd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-01, 10:06:27
Richard Ashcroft - Human Conditions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-01, 13:20:01
Satellite ~ Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-06-01, 17:04:59
NP: Dream Theater - Octavarium

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-01, 18:45:09
Journey - Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-06-01, 19:41:18
Pendragon - The Window of Life

4. The Last Man On Earth  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-01, 20:10:57
Rewiring Genesis ~ The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
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Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-01, 21:18:46
Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure
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Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-01, 23:11:09
Jethro Tull - Bursting Out (Disc 2)

Got interrupted when playing this the other day.  It deserves to be finished.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 09:38:25
Arena - Contagion
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Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:28:34
Kingdom Come - Live & Unplugged.  (CD1, the live part)
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Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:43:14
NP  Coverdale - Page:  Self-titled

Great album. I bought it a coupl'o years ago and initially only listened to it sparsely; now I gave it a proper run. And it really surprised me.

Jimmy was in great shape again. And for the first time, I realised that David is a fabulous singer.

It's of course mainly Jimmy's album, and it harks back to Zep a lot. The first two songs recall Jimmy's blues/boogie background. Then comes a wonderful, real moody blues (not the group), Take Me For A Little While. David has a hoarse, deeply emotional voice here that creeps under yer skin. Thereafter come songs that remind me a lot of Houses and Graffiti, also with the singing, as David approaches Robert Plant's style.

Interesting, from Wiki - Coverdale & Page (album):

"It is believed that Page had collaborated with Coverdale in order to irk Robert Plant into collaborating with him, mainly due to Plant's belief that Coverdale has ripped off his vocal style. Adding to the Led Zeppelin sound of this album was the John Bonham-influenced work of former Montrose drummer Denny Carmassi. There were also rumors that Coverdale and Page would be joined by John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham in a reformed Led Zeppelin, but this did not pan out.

The album reached #4 in the UK and #5 on the US Billboard 200 chart."

An essential album, I'd say  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:50:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:43:14
NP  Coverdale - Page:  Self-titled

Great album. I bought it a coupl'o years ago and initially only listened to it sparsely; now I gave it a proper run. And it really surprised me.

Jimmy was in great shape again. And for the first time, I realised that David is a fabulous singer.

It's of course mainly Jimmy's album, and it harks back to Zep a lot. The first two songs recall Jimmy's blues/boogie background. Then comes a wonderful, real moody blues (not the group), Take Me For A Little While. David has a hoarse, deeply emotional voice here that creeps under yer skin. Thereafter come songs that remind me a lot of Houses and Graffiti, also with the singing, as David approaches Robert Plant's style.


The main thing that always puzzled me about this project was, how the hell did Coverdale get top billing over Page?  I heard some Whitesnake recently, and I have to admit it was actually pretty decent, but Jimmy Page is, you know, JIMMY PAGE.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:58:11
Alphabetic order, and Jimmy didnt need/want any more promotion. They're both true musicians and don't care about the hype, as long as they can make out.

But you're right: This is probably the best album David has made eva  *horns*

Well, working with a genius like Jimmy Page, it's not that surprising, when you think about it. I don't think that Jimmy has ever disappointed, when he (eventually) got around to making some music  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 12:01:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:43:14
NP  Coverdale - Page:  Self-titled
An essential album, I'd say  *horns*

Agreed.  Overlooked and underrated, but not chez Jones!

Another O&U Coverdale release is 'Restless Heart'.  Although nominally under the Whitesnake 'Wave My Cock' franchise it contains some of the most emotive bluesey singing I've heard from the man.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 12:37:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 12:01:43
Another O&U Coverdale release is 'Restless Heart'.  Although nominally under the Whitesnake 'Wave My Cock' franchise it contains some of the most emotive bluesey singing I've heard from the man.

Straight to the Shopping List with thataone. Thanks, Mower Jones  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 13:52:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 12:37:50
Straight to the Shopping List with thataone. Thanks, Mower Jones  :)

I hope it's to your taste, sir ;)


NP: Ozric Tentacles - The Bits Between the Bits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 18:10:37
Jethro Tull - 20 Years of Jethro Tull

This is the single CD version.  Being a gullible twat bit of a Tull completist I had to have it even though I've got the full 3CD boxed set ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 19:58:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 18:10:37
Jethro Tull - 20 Years of Jethro Tull

This is the single CD version.  Being a gullible twat bit of a Tull completist I had to have it even though I've got the full 3CD boxed set ;D

I never quite got to that point.  I'm not prepared to say JT did nothing good after the 70's, but my vinyl collection more or less ends where the classic band devolved into Ian, Martin Barre, and a bunch of kids they met in a pub.

NP: The Killers - Sam's Town
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:06:14
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 19:58:23
my vinyl collection more or less ends where the classic band devolved into Ian, Martin Barre, and a bunch of kids they met in a pub.

You mean Eddie Jobson?  Or those young whippersnappers from Fairport Convention?  ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:11:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:06:14
You mean Eddie Jobson?  Or those young whippersnappers from Fairport Convention?  ;) ;D ;)

Well, technically, yes.  I did some research before I made the above comment and was interested to see that the replacements actually had some legit credentials.  Nevertheless, I felt the comment too cute to pass on.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:14:55
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:11:14
Nevertheless, I felt the comment too cute to pass on.   ;D

This may be the first Tull conversation I've ever had which included the word 'cute'  ;D

NP: T. Rex - A Wizzard, A True Star CD3.
Regrettably Marc Bolan was killed before he was old enough to get served in Mantee's local bars ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:28:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:14:55
This may be the first Tull conversation I've ever had which included the word 'cute'  ;D

Not surprising since a) I don't think I've ever heard a female mention them (ladies of the Room, here's your chance!) and b) IA always seemed a tad too gamey to be considered huggable.  For better or worse, his shaggy face does seem to sort of hover around one's consciousness whenever Aqualung is played.  In any case, Tull is clearly prog royalty.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-02, 21:32:47
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicles Volume Two.

Unfortunately the only CCR CDs I own are the two Chronicles volumes.  The second has better sound, but the first has better tunes IMHO 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-02, 23:27:46
Spock's Beard ~ The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-06-03, 11:04:34
Karmakanic - Wheel of life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-03, 14:28:30
NP  Coverdale - Page:  Self-titled  (on repeat)

So much enjoying this album  *horns*

Jimmy's wonderful playing evokes memories of bygone Zep stellar moments, and David has won me over entirely. (I had heard people characterising him as a showoff and stuff, which unfortunately kept me from listening properly to this album for a couple of years.) His singing on Take Me for a Little While and Don't Leave Me This Way is so deeply gripping.

And then there's a lot of Physical Graffiti sounding stuff, so this album should be somethin for you, Iggy (noted your Zep choice of DID)  ;)

Remarkable how much territory Zep covered with their eight official studio albums (a progressive group, if any).

Strangely, in those days I lost track of Zep after Houses Of The Holy (their fifth studio album, guess that Floyd started monopolising a bit much  ;D ), so I never really got properly into PG. I know that a lot of their fans consider it their best (including Iggy seemingly). When I got back to rock some six years ago, so much other exciting stuff had cropped up in the meantime.

I'v decided to get into PG and the last Zep stuff now. Jimmy's magic guitar has really enticed me again. Tellya guys what I think later .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-03, 14:35:36
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-02, 20:28:57
In any case, Tull is clearly prog royalty.   *horns*

Agree fully !  Gotta play some of their stuff again too. IA is one of the most expressive singers eva  *horns*  (if not exactly "cute")

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-03, 15:49:48
100% nl.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-03, 18:16:04
Ultravox - The Collection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-03, 18:36:39
IQ - Tour cd 2

Track: One Fatal Mistake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-03, 18:52:15
IQ ~ Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-03, 20:07:42
Pain Of Salvation ~ Scarsick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-06-03, 20:15:22
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

This one will become one of my desert island discs for sure! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-03, 20:32:08
MC5 - Rocket Reducer No. 62
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-03, 20:52:30
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-03, 21:04:31
Three ~ The End Has Begun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-03, 22:13:29
Van Halen - Women and Children First *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-06-03, 22:14:46
Pink Floyd - A momentary lapse of reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-03, 22:24:55
Elastica - 6 Track EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-06-03, 22:34:02
NP: Anouk - Graduated Fool

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-03, 23:02:50
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 07:22:10
Nevermore - Dead Heart, in a Dead World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 10:35:26
The Jam - Sounds Affects
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-04, 10:46:59
Pink Floyd - Echoes: The best of
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:07:43
Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien 8)

Edit: Now actually Joe Satriani - Crystal Planet *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-04, 13:01:26
NP  Dream Theater:  Systematic Chaos

What a terrific album, music of the highest order, so much melody, so many wonderful details  *horns*

I simply can't understand people who hang onto W&I, except that they probably havent followed DT in their amazing progression. Every single DT album from W&I on has been groundbreaking  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-04, 14:32:45
Roger Waters - Amused to death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-06-04, 14:54:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-04, 13:01:26
I simply can't understand people who hang onto W&I, except that they probably havent followed DT in their amazing progression. Every single DT album from W&I on has been groundbreaking  8)

Are you sure about W&I? Or did you mean I&W, since the album's called Images & Words?

Smartass-mode off! :P

NP: The Aurora Project - Shadow Border

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 15:02:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:07:43
Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien 8)

Funny, I just sold this one yesterday ...  :) but only because I had two copies

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-04, 13:01:26
I simply can't understand people who hang onto W&I

W&I  ???  ;D I knew that you give a lot of attention to words but not to the point of inversing album titles  ;D

On topic, I like SC very much but I don't see what song of this album could have made it on I&W. Maybe ITPOE PtI or TMOLS could have replaced Under A Glass Moon ? The real problem is that everything that DT produces now has a feeling of déjà vu but at this point of their career that seems unavoidable  :(  When they tried to innovate on SC, that gave some nu-metal (Forsaken) or thrash (TDEN) that moderately convinced me.

NP Megadeth - United Abominations

Don't worry Nicky, I won't pretend that this one is better than SC  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:23:15
Arena - Immortal?

3. The Butterfly Man  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:25:45
NP: IQ - Frequency

Two more weeks til Ki.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:26:06
Just: Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD5: 70s
Now: Arena - Peppered Goat ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:28:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:26:06
Now: Arena - Peppered Goat ;)

I think I had that at a Portuguese restaurant once.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:30:10
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:28:48
I think I had that at a Portuguese restaurant once.

That must surely be worth a Mitchell Inn star ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:43:54
Pendragon ~ Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 21:34:35
Played through Frequency once.  I didn't find the sound quality as bad as Steve did, but it does sound perhaps a trifle muted throughout.  It's not noticeable enough to spoil my enjoyment of the music though.

NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

This one was a bit of a leap of faith on my part since I've only heard the few sample songs they have available online.  To be honest, the really cool artwork may have helped sell it to me a bit.  Let's see how it goes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 21:54:43
Dark Suns ~ Grave Human Genuine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:05:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-04, 13:01:26
NP  Dream Theater:  Systematic Chaos

What a terrific album, music of the highest order, so much melody, so many wonderful details  *horns*

I simply can't understand people who hang onto W&I, except that they probably havent followed DT in their amazing progression. Every single DT album from W&I on has been groundbreaking 


Incidentally, I have been playing it as well a few times this week, I really like this album! Especially TMOLS, ITPOE and Forsaken.The only track I'm still struggling with is TDEN :-\
Really looking forward to Black Clouds & Silver Linings, I'm not a DT completist so I've got the standard version on pre-order @ CDWow for a mere € 9,99 8) Can't wait to hear it!

I actually have been listening to the complete DT back catalogue chronologically the past weeks (ToT and Octavarium still to go, jumped to SC because I just really wanted to hear it :P) and it sure is an amazing line of albums. I&W was of course also groundbreaking when it was released, but they just got so much better. And as I explained before (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=990.msg23824#msg23824), I found I&W disappointing because I already had the much heavier and darker Awake and dislike the plastic drums on I&W. :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:12:55
The thing is, with ITPOE, is that they never, i repeat never, which means NEVER should have cut the track into pieces.  >:(

Well, my opinion about that song is pretty obvious.  ;D
I do have an Uncut version, though.
Man, it rocks soo loud!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:19:32
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:12:55
The thing is, with ITPOE, is that they never, i repeat never, which means NEVER should have cut the track into pieces.  >:(

Well, my opinion about that song is pretty obvious.  ;D
I do have an Uncut version, though.
Man, it rocks soo loud!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

You'll be allright then with the new one, no cut up epics ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:20:32
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:19:32
You'll be allright then with the new one, no cut up epics ;)

Yay for uncut epics and all they represent!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:30:36
IQ ~ Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:43:07
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

I've always found this one most pleasant indeed *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:44:12
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 21:34:35
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

This one was a bit of a leap of faith on my part since I've only heard the few sample songs they have available online.  To be honest, the really cool artwork may have helped sell it to me a bit.  Let's see how it goes.

I could tell from the first chord that I wasn't going to be disappointed.  This is clearly one that's going to need several plays to get a handle on everything that's going on, but I like.   *horns*   The vocalist sounds somewhat Ozzie-like, doesn't he?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:48:29
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:44:12
I could tell from the first chord that I wasn't going to be disappointed.  This is clearly one that's going to need several plays to get a handle on everything that's going on, but I like.   *horns*

Highly likely to be in my next batch of purchases.  Having started with 'Blood Mountain' purely because it was the cheapest way to try 'em out, I'm now hooked.  Definitely growers 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:03:46
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

At this point, I like this one very much.  I'm pondering my next purchase, but care is necessary since I have not reached fanatic status for h-Marillion yet.  Plus I have heard some songs of theirs on Pandora that I frankly thought were kinda lousy.  From what I've heard and read, Marbles might be a good choice, yes?  (assuming that "get them all, dumbass" isn't a valid response)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:32:37
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:03:46
From what I've heard and read, Marbles might be a good choice, yes?

OoOooOooh yes! YES!!
Probably one of my favourite albums by anyone, EVER!!
Not much (real) rock going on there, but man, it's pure beauty.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:41:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:32:37
OoOooOooh yes! YES!!
Probably one of my favourite albums by anyone, EVER!!
Not much (real) rock going on there, but man, it's pure beauty.

No problem there.  I'll echo the oft-quoted "the more you like music, the more music you like" -- enjoying many different styles of music helps keep it fresh and interesting.  Afraid of Sunlight is a pretty quiet album in most parts too, and I really like it.  I'd be happy with another one in a similar direction.  Besides, since I just got a Mastodon album and am actively annoyed that I can't get the new Devin Townsend yet, I don't think I can be accused of ignoring the heavy rocky stuff.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:52:38
The Beatles - White album

Couldn't resist it after reading about The Beatles in Nicky's profile which it has to be said is a weird place for a Beatles discussion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:58:00
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:52:38
The Beatles - White album

Couldn't resist it after reading about The Beatles in Nicky's profile which it has to be said is a weird place for a Beatles discussion

Not all that weird really -- Nicky seems to be the chief Beatles fanatic in the Room.

NP: Marillion - Crash Course

I quite like the first two songs, both of which are from the newest album(s), I think.  Of the others, one is on the album I already have (see above), and the rest haven't really grabbed me yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:03:38
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:58:00
Not all that weird really -- Nicky seems to be the chief Beatles fanatic in the Room.


He's not the only one. What amazes me is that most people will know all or most of the songs on the 62 - 66 and 67 - 70 (Red and Blue) albums, a staggering 54 songs but there is so much more than just these songs.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:12:25
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:03:38
He's not the only one. What amazes me is that most people will know all or most of the songs on the 62 - 66 and 67 - 70 (Red and Blue) albums, a staggering 54 songs but there is so much more than just these songs.

True, but in the course of the aforementioned 40+ years, I think I've heard even those other ones many many times.  It didn't help that at one point in time (and probably even now on the 'classic rock' stations), every radio station apparently had to have a "Breakfast with the Beatles" feature.  You're right about the Red and Blue albums though.  My brother played those absolutely to death when we were kids.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:21:07
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:12:25
True, but in the course of the aforementioned 40+ years, I think I've heard even those other ones many many times.  It didn't help that at one point in time (and probably even now on the 'classic rock' stations), every radio station apparently had to have a "Breakfast with the Beatles" feature.  You're right about the Red and Blue albums though.  My brother played those absolutely to death when we were kids.

Older I presume. Did he influence your musical tastes? My brother is 16 months older than me an it was probably late seventies before our tastes converged.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:29:25
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:21:07
Older I presume. Did he influence your musical tastes? My brother is 16 months older than me an it was probably late seventies before our tastes converged.

Younger actually.  I don't know that either of us influenced the other all that much at that point, although our tastes weren't that different.  I've picked up more good musical leads from him since we became "grown-ups".  I hope the reverse is true as well, although sometimes I despair -- I played Subterranea for him, and he said it sounded like Triumph.   ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:37:36
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:29:25
Younger actually.  I don't know that either of us influenced the other all that much at that point, although our tastes weren't that different.  I've picked up more good musical leads from him since we became "grown-ups".  I hope the reverse is true as well, although sometimes I despair -- I played Subterranea for him, and he said it sounded like Triumph.   ???

;D

My brother is in Australia so every time he comes over I send him back with CD's from bands I have discovered between trips. I think his wife despairs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:51:16
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:32:37
OoOooOooh yes! YES!!
Probably one of my favourite albums by anyone, EVER!!
Not much (real) rock going on there, but man, it's pure beauty.

I take it there's no chance that anyone here will tell me that the 1 CD retail version of Marbles is sufficient?  A pity the double is only on their website.  The 1-disc version is available from Amazon at a very reason price that would be just about the perfect amount to get me free shipping on that and Ki, which I shall have to pre-order shortly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 01:14:16
NP: Martin Orford - The Old Road

Really nice album.  I think I just detected a Kansas kind of sound in the first song and maybe even some Frost*.  Some is of course, IQ-like, although I'd miss Peter Nicholls if this was an IQ album.  While his voice isn't beautiful, it is unique and is part of what makes IQ IQ for me.  Addendum:  I just read a rather depressing review of this.  It's very favorable about the music, but it indicates that it may be the last music Orford records because he's fed up with losses from musical piracy.   :'(   It would be a real loss to prog if that happened.  Perhaps he could do something similar to what Marillion did when they funded the recording of an album by getting their fans to pre-order it.  I'd be willing to do that for a musician of this quality.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 01:31:31
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:51:16
I take it there's no chance that anyone here will tell me that the 1 CD retail version of Marbles is sufficient?  A pity the double is only on their website.  The 1-disc version is available from Amazon at a very reason price that would be just about the perfect amount to get me free shipping on that and Ki, which I shall have to pre-order shortly.

I think you'll have to go to racket records. It seems that there are some real extra tracks not fillers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 08:27:46
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:03:46
(assuming that "get them all, dumbass" isn't a valid response)

Tell me, Mr Sea Mammal, how long have you had these disquieting symptoms? ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:03:46
From what I've heard and read, Marbles might be a good choice, yes?

Yes.  I think we've had this conversation before? ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:51:16
I take it there's no chance that anyone here will tell me that the 1 CD retail version of Marbles is sufficient?

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! :o :o :o :o :o :o

The single CD is missing quite a number of tracks, including the awesome 'Ocean Cloud' - it's like buying Riverside's 'Rapid Eye Movement' and finding the title track is missing :o  I think I need to go and lie down ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 08:31:22
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 01:14:16
NP: Martin Orford - The Old Road

Really nice album.

Still very much impressed with it in these parts, too.  I need to get the first one very soon, very soon indeed! 8)

Just: Sparks - Propaganda
Now: Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-06-05, 08:34:22
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 01:31:31
I think you'll have to go to racket records. It seems that there are some real extra tracks not fillers.

What he said.

The one disc version doesn't include:
- Genie
- The Only Unforgivable Thing
- Ocean Cloud
- The Damage

And I tell you, these songs are ESSENTIAL! Except The Damage, which is a very weird song when you hear it first. Not everybody likes it. I do, though. I love weirdness. ;D
Genie is probably one of the best songs on the album. Same goes for Ocean Cloud, which IS the best song on the album (along with The Invisible Man).

Oooooh man, I LOVE that album! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-05, 11:33:06
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:51:16
I take it there's no chance that anyone here will tell me that the 1 CD retail version of Marbles is sufficient?  A pity the double is only on their website.  The 1-disc version is available from Amazon at a very reason price that would be just about the perfect amount to get me free shipping on that and Ki, which I shall have to pre-order shortly.

Hum  :-[ I also ordered the 1 cd version because I too thought that the Racket Records 2 cds version had a racket price ... and because I am rather cautious with H-Marillion  and it has become one of my favorite Marillion albums, although it took me several complete listens before realizing how good it is (at first, I was wondering if all the band members had accidentaly drunk massive doses of soporific syrup before entering the studio ...).

Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:05:27
And as I explained before (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=990.msg23824#msg23824), I found I&W disappointing because I already had the much heavier and darker Awake and dislike the plastic drums on I&W. :-\

Thanks for reminding me that we had this long discussion about DT in the Room ... two years ago already  :P Put me in the mood for :

NP DT - Chaos In Motion
CD1-Track 5 : Surrounded (with an XXL Sugar Mice sauce)  :'(  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 11:44:39
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-05, 11:33:06
(at first, I was wondering if all the band members had accidentaly drunk massive doses of soporific syrup before entering the studio ...).

Yes, it took me about 20 goes to fully 'get' it.  Embarrassing, really, now I look back on it! :-[ ;)


NP: Thomas Dolby - Aliens Ate My Buick
One of the finest titles for an album ever, methinks.  Also a corkingly good listen *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 14:22:36
Suede - Sci-Fi Lullabies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-05, 17:34:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 11:44:39
NP: Thomas Dolby - Aliens Ate My Buick
One of the finest titles for an album ever, methinks.  Also a corkingly good listen *horns*

:D

NP Still Dream Theater - Chaos In Motion

CD3-Track 2 : ITPOE parts 1&2  Wow ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:32:09
Marillion - Smoke *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:37:46
Re: Marbles.  Thanks for the input guys.  No shock there.  I'll just have to get used to the idea of ordering overseas from a website that describes money in terms of those odd cursive L's, which as I understand it, is actually worth more than real money.   :o


NP: Transatlantic - SMPTe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:05:44
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:37:46
is actually worth more than real money.   :o

Or so our beloved leaders would have us believe ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:33:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:05:44
Or so our beloved leaders would have us believe ;)

Our beloved leaders would have us believe that this state of affairs somehow benefits our economy.  Perhaps beloved leaders everywhere need to stop effing up the world and start listening to more prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:55:50
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:33:07
Perhaps beloved leaders everywhere need to stop effing up the world and start listening to more prog.

But surely they're already more omniscient than the average Ziltoid? ;)


NP: Man - Be Good To Yourself At Least Once a Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:05:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 20:55:50
But surely they're already more omniscient than the average Ziltoid? ;)

On the contrary, if there was to be two omnisciences, Ziltoid would be both.

Now that we've found our Marbles, my next quandary is trying to figure out what Insurgentes is like.  My first instinct is to just get it since it's Steven Wilson, but I am wary of the fact that he likes to experiment A LOT, including forays into things like ambient, which I don't generally care for unless I'm about to fall asleep anyway.  Reviews that I've read have been all over the map.  Guidance, anyone?

NP: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:12:25
Pendragon - Pure

np: It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:18:14
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:05:21
On the contrary, if there was to be two omnisciences, Ziltoid would be both.

Good point.  And well made... ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:05:21
Guidance, anyone?

Can't help you there.  As Mr Wilson seems increasingly unwilling to cater for those who want all of the music and none of the books/timeshare/fanclub flotsam and jetsam we didn't do business ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:22:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:18:14
Can't help you there.  As Mr Wilson seems increasingly unwilling to cater for those who want all of the music and none of the books/timeshare/fanclub flotsam and jetsam we didn't do business ;)

Perhaps you should send him 53 T-Rex albums.  I'm not sure he'd glean any real meaning from that, but I'll bet it would get his attention.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:25:20
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:22:46
Perhaps you should send him 53 T-Rex albums.  I'm not sure he'd glean any real meaning from that, but I'll bet it would get his attention.   ;D

That's certainly a plan.  What sort of plan I'm not quite sure... ;)


NP: Man - Maximum Darkness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:28:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:25:20
That's certainly a plan.  What sort of plan I'm not quite sure... ;)

It's my favorite sort of plan: bizarre, random, confusing, pointless, and utterly futile.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:29:44
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:28:07
It's my favorite sort of plan: bizarre, random, confusing, pointless, and utterly futile.   8)

I thought those were mission statements?  I'm not very good at this ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 22:15:34
Led Zeppelin - Coda
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-06, 00:04:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:05:21
On the contrary, if there was to be two omnisciences, Ziltoid would be both.

Now that we've found our Marbles, my next quandary is trying to figure out what Insurgentes is like.  My first instinct is to just get it since it's Steven Wilson, but I am wary of the fact that he likes to experiment A LOT, including forays into things like ambient, which I don't generally care for unless I'm about to fall asleep anyway.  Reviews that I've read have been all over the map.  Guidance, anyone?



Its quite quiet in some places and much louder in others.  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-06, 00:10:46
Ephrat ~ The Sum Of Damage Done

With mr. D. Gildenlöw  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 08:30:11
Started the weekend with Camel - Rajaz
Now following that with Tears For Fears - The Seeds of Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-06, 10:01:27
NP  Zep:  Physical Graffiti  (on repeat)

I'm thoroughly enjoying it. It's like goin back some thirty years and pickin up - on Zep and the spirit of the times. And on top of it: It's fabulous music  *horns*

Those were the days when big was equal to best  8)

Today that's almost reversed  :'(

Nowadays people would rather save up for an extra car than get some decent cd's  :(


Strange, first time around (lately) there were several songs on Disc 2 that I couldnt even recognise  :o

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-06, 10:25:43
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:05:21
... my next quandary is trying to figure out what Insurgentes is like.  My first instinct is to just get it since it's Steven Wilson, but I am wary of the fact that he likes to experiment A LOT, including forays into things like ambient, which I don't generally care for unless I'm about to fall asleep anyway.

;D Greenie

Yeah, that's also my experience with SW. He's very expansive, to put it in a nice way. But here and there you find the most sparkling gems. Lazarus is together with songs like Midnight Shadow and Summer In The City at the absolute top of my alltime fave song list (and see my signature).

So I'v decided to get all SW stuff (and take turns sleepin and headbangin)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 10:46:08
Just: ZZ Top - XXX
Now: Styx - Equinox

The latter is one of my two favourite Styx albums, the other being Paradise Theater.  Given that it looks like a 'rain stopped play' scenario here with regard to my weekend's gardening plans, I wouldn't be at all suprised if Paradise Theater gets a spin later on.  Mind you, I'd probably have played it in the garden anyway.  That's what iPods are for.  So I guess you can ignore this paragraph ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-06, 10:53:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 10:46:08
Now: Styx - Equinox

The latter is one of my two favourite Styx albums, the other being Paradise Theater.

Interesting, I only have Pieces Of Eight, which I like very much. Guess I better soon get some more Styx albums .....


Quote
Given that it looks like a 'rain stopped play' scenario here ...

I thought that in Britain, the queen rains  ;D

Old one, I know  :-[


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:22:46
Perhaps you should send him 53 T-Rex albums.  I'm not sure he'd glean any real meaning from that, but I'll bet it would get his attention.   ;D

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:06:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-05, 21:18:14
Good point.  And well made... ;D


Can't help you there.  As Mr Wilson seems increasingly unwilling to cater for those who want all of the music and none of the books/timeshare/fanclub flotsam and jetsam we didn't do business ;)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Insurgentes-Limited-Steven-Wilson/dp/B001PBU5W6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244279101&sr=8-1

is 11.98 for cd and dvd or 6.99 to mp3 download
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:15:10
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:52:38
The Beatles - White album

Couldn't resist it after reading about The Beatles in Nicky's profile which it has to be said is a weird place for a Beatles discussion
Nicky's Profile is a forum within the forum where all sorts of discussion can and will take place, stimulated by the elaborateness of his profile and the width of its contents ;)

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:03:46
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

At this point, I like this one very much.  I'm pondering my next purchase, but care is necessary since I have not reached fanatic status for h-Marillion yet.  Plus I have heard some songs of theirs on Pandora that I frankly thought were kinda lousy.  From what I've heard and read, Marbles might be a good choice, yes?  (assuming that "get them all, dumbass" isn't a valid response)

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:58:00

NP: Marillion - Crash Course

I quite like the first two songs, both of which are from the newest album(s), I think.  Of the others, one is on the album I already have (see above), and the rest haven't really grabbed me yet.

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:37:46
Re: Marbles.  Thanks for the input guys.  No shock there.  I'll just have to get used to the idea of ordering overseas from a website that describes money in terms of those odd cursive L's, which as I understand it, is actually worth more than real money.   :o

Good you're convinced already about Marbles! The 2-disc version is indeed the one to go for. Afraid Of Sunlight is also still amongst my faves. Other H albums to try would be Brave, Happiness On The Road (which is available in shops as two 1 seperate cd's with all tracks and also or will also be available as a 2-disc, so no need to go to Racket for this one ;) ) and Seasons End. Which version of the Crash Course compilation do you have? Assuming it's the last edition:

Whatever is Wrong With You = Happiness On The Road disc 2
This Train is My Life = Happiness On The Road disc 1 and one of my all time fave tracks
Somewhere Else = Somewhere Else, one of the best tracks on that album, the album though good overall is not the best place to start
Neverland = Marbles disc 2 and one of my all time fave tracks
Fantastic Place  = Marbles disc 1 and one of my all time fave tracks
Estonia = This Strange Engine, a good but unbalanced album and not the best place to start. This is a track I find a bit dragging, the title track, Man of A Thousand Faces, One Fine Day and Accidental Man are much better. Hope For The Future should not have been relesead/recorded :-\
Afraid of Sunlight
The Great Escape = Brave and my all time fave track

Re: Zep, that's still a big hiatus in my collection that needs filling, only have "Remasters"..
Re: Styx, another hole, like what I've heard of them (Suite Madam Blue, Best Of Times, Crystal Ball) and thinking about getting the "Gold" compilation which I read is pretty decent. Now you can start to persuade me to get the separate albums instead ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:27:27
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 23:58:00
Not all that weird really -- Nicky seems to be the chief Beatles fanatic in the Room.

I have a deep, deep respect for the Beatles. I regard Beatles, Floyd, Zep, Metallica, and Dream Theater as the five most influential rock groups of all time, and Beatles probably most of all  *horns*

OK, for newbies it may be a bit difficult to navigate around in the Room, but at least there's a friendly atmosphere here, in contrast to many other "old" music chat forums (worst of all, the Neverboard  ::) )


Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:15:10
Nicky's Profile is a forum within the forum where all sorts of discussion can and will take place, stimulated by the elaborateness of his profile and the width of its contents ;)

Thanks, Erik  :)

Yes, I have put a lot of work into my profile. That's my style, as you guys may have figured  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-06, 12:12:10
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:15:10
... Happiness On The Road ...

That should have been "Happiness Is The Road".
Apart from that minor mistake, I think you made a great post, with lots of worthy information!

On Topic:

I've been listening to Au4 again. I really REALLY like it.

Here is the website again, to remind you: http://www.au4-audio.com/
Make sure you've listened to the entire album there. (http://www.au4-audio.com/audio/player.php)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-06, 12:37:44
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-06, 12:12:10
That should have been "Happiness Is The Road".
Apart from that minor mistake, I think you made a great post, with lots of worthy information!

Oops! :D That was the name of the tour of said album of course!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 14:19:26
Just: Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Now: Placebo - Black Market Music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-06-06, 15:14:31
The Empress has left for the Eastern frontiers for a couple of days ... so it's a prog day at the castle  *horns*

JP Derek Sherinian - Utopia Heavy instrumental jazz-rock that needs time to get tamed but is worth the investment
JP Glass Hammer - Shadowlands 100% symphonic prog blended with all sorts of keyboards and multiple vocals (the latter being rather unimpressive). Reminds me of early Spock's Beard. I think PH would like it.
JP Epica - We Will Take You With Us bonus CD  Finally, I am happy I didn't sell it since I am liking it more and more (despite the fact that the Empress called me on the phone while I was playing it and asked if somebody was being slaughtered in the house  :P)
NP Jethro Tull - Songs From The Wood I hadn't played it for so long ! A welcome return  :)

More to come, I hope  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-06, 15:28:07
NP Circus - Circus, (copy of) 1992 EP - Jacko [The Clown]

A fairly obscure earlier outing of Paul Wrightson, firmly rooted in '80s heavy metal. Their only release I believe. Nothing groundbreaking here, but cool track nevertheless. The other members are: Sean Clark (Guitars), Paul Henshaw (Keys), Mark Powell (Drums), Alex Rigby (Bass).

To stick with theme of obscure releases by former Arena vocalists I will play John Carson's Hypermania - Down To Birth (1999) next. To read more about this one see the DPRP review (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/0004.htm#carson).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 17:08:19
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-06, 11:06:14
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Insurgentes-Limited-Steven-Wilson/dp/B001PBU5W6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244279101&sr=8-1

is 11.98 for cd and dvd or 6.99 to mp3 download

Sorry, I missed this first time around as it was half way up the previous page! :-[

What I was getting at was the original bumf on SW's site said there were some tracks on the original very-limited-edition-with-book that wouldn't be on these later, retail releases.  Whether it turned out that way in the end I don't know, but that's why I didn't buy it.  As a rule I don't tend to go for cut-down versions - too much in the way of other product to spend my cash on 8)


Just: Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Now: Marillion - Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-06, 17:27:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 17:08:19
Sorry, I missed this first time around as it was half way up the previous page! :-[

What I was getting at was the original bumf on SW's site said there were some tracks on the original very-limited-edition-with-book that wouldn't be on these later, retail releases.  Whether it turned out that way in the end I don't know, but that's why I didn't buy it.  As a rule I don't tend to go for cut-down versions - too much in the way of other product to spend my cash on 8)


Just: Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Now: Marillion - Mirrors

Ah I see. i have to agree with your sentiment though. i don't know the answer as to whether all of the tracks are on my cd or not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-06, 17:28:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-06, 12:12:10
That should have been "Happiness Is The Road".
Apart from that minor mistake, I think you made a great post, with lots of worthy information!

On Topic:

I've been listening to Au4 again. I really REALLY like it.

Here is the website again, to remind you: http://www.au4-audio.com/
Make sure you've listened to the entire album there. (http://www.au4-audio.com/audio/player.php)


-Paco

Mission accomplished Captain Paco.

Album listened to and enjoyed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-06, 19:21:08
IQ - Frequency

np: Threshold - Clone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 19:34:14
Just: Thomas Dolby - The Flat Earth
Now: Queensrÿche - American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 21:11:02
Blue Öyster Cult - Secret Treaties
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-06, 23:31:57
Riverside ~ ADHD

:-[

'Et tu, Brute?"  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-07, 08:53:16
Just: Jethro Tull - Live at Hammersmith '84
Now: The Beautiful South - Painting it Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 09:34:51
Marillion ~ Marbles By The Sea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-07, 10:29:46
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 09:34:51
Marillion ~ Marbles By The Sea

Excellent selection, dude! 8)


NP: UK - Concert Classics Volume 4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 11:02:32
Van Dik Hout ~ Kopstoot Van Een Vlinder

(http://www.dannydtm.nl/images/kopstoot.jpg)

How lovely!  8) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 11:42:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-06-04, 14:54:07
Are you sure about W&I? Or did you mean I&W, since the album's called Images & Words?

Smartass-mode off! :P

Yeah, Tom & Bups, or rather Bups & Tom, guess I was a bit careless there. But it's also cause in my logic, words come before images  ???

I consider that DT should'v consulted me re their proposals for titles beforehand, what a cheek they had  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-06-06, 15:14:31
... somebody was being slaughtered in the house  :P

Is that what you're up to when lady is away, Bups ?  ;D


Last played U2's Joshua Tree. Nice music from the time when they were prog, very empathetic and thoughtful. There are even a coupl'o passages where Bono expresses real passion  8)

Lady and I played it on the way to a family do:  Nephew finished education, brother (in law) turned 60, sister (i.l) 59, another nephew moved into a flat with his new gf, so there was a lot to celebrate. My sister i.l. made some great veggie food, and the beverages were top too.

So now we had breakfast, and I just snatched a chance to check up on you guys, all your mischief  ;D

Presently I'l be drivin home with my Ms Chief  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-07, 11:44:03
Just: Blue Öyster Cult - Blue Öyster Cult
Now: Ozzy Osbourne - Down to Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-06-07, 16:39:41
STRANGLERS - "Always The Sun"
from the album 'Dreamtime'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 16:48:11
Animations ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 17:14:11
Just played Yes' Talk drivin back to Malmö. Great album! Trevor Rabin changed Yes' sound quite a bit. Howe-Yes and Rabin-Yes were almost two different groups. Of course, Rick Wakeman's presence/absence also made a big difference. Guess Yes was somethin of a chameleon - or should we say: progressive  ;D

Iggy, you bein a big Yes-fan, what's your opinion on Rabin and Rabin-Yes ?


NP  Queen + Paul Rodgers:  The Cosmos Rocks

First track was a bit anonymous, bluesy, but Track 2, Time To Shine, really does shine, and Paul sings very convincingly  *horns*

Let's see. Anyone else into Queen + PR ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 17:35:33
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-04, 22:12:55
The thing is, with ITPOE, is that they never, i repeat never, which means NEVER should have cut the track into pieces.  >:(

Man, it rocks soo loud!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

The thing is, with ITPOE, is that it never, i repeat never, which means NEVER bothered me that they cut the track into pieces  :)

Man, it rocks soo loud!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I'm not Mad  ;D

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 17:37:48
NP  Queen + Paul Rodgers:  The Cosmos Rocks

OK, this stuff really does rock bigtime  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 18:03:37
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-05, 00:37:36
My brother is in Australia so every time he comes over I send him back with CD's from bands I have discovered between trips. I think his wife despairs.

;D Iggy.

If she's a kangaroo (admit I had to look up the spelling) she probably won't like Crocodile Rock  :D


When we were teens, my 1 1/2 year older brother was usually the one who introduced the good stuff, first Cream, then Floyd and Zep. These groups changed my life totally. Then he was hot on Hawkwind, which I couldnt get.

Now for a coupl'o decades he hasnt had the energy (with family, job & house) to listen to anything challenging, so he's into rather loungy (read: calm and unprog) stuff  :(

I'v tried my best, as with several other family members and friends, but only unpleasantnesss results ... so that's why I'm so happy about having you guys around  *horns*

How are your families ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-07, 18:39:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 17:14:11
Just played Yes' Talk drivin back to Malmö. Great album! Trevor Rabin changed Yes' sound quite a bit. Howe-Yes and Rabin-Yes were almost two different groups. Of course, Rick Wakeman's presence/absence also made a big difference. Guess Yes was somethin of a chameleon - or should we say: progressive  ;D

Iggy, you bein a big Yes-fan, what's your opinion on Rabin and Rabin-Yes ?


Nicky.

I am fairly convinced he allowed Yes to continue on their merry trip.

I am not a huge fan of 90125 but really like Big Generator and Talk which has some fantastic songs on it. The great news at the time was that ABWH also existed and I do consider that to be a Yes album as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 20:38:55
NP  Coverdale - Page:  Self-titled  (on repeat)

Agree very much with cd-heaven's (ROCK CITY) Amazon review, WHITE-ZEPPELIN, December 28, 1999:
   
"The collaboration of Led-Zepster Jimmy Page and Whitesnake voice David Coverdale was a good idea. The album resulted in terrific songs both lyrically and musically, for both artists. Page hasn't played that kind of guitar since Led Zep's House album and Coverdale's voice has never sounded better (he can't help it sounding like Plant). The lyrics are strong and deep, and the music is powerful. Rockers such as Shake My Tree, Waiting On You, Pride and Joy, and Feeling Hot offer a fresh blast of Page's guitar, who still can rock. On the lighter side, this album offers up some incredible slow-bluesier rockers such as Take Me For A Little While and Over Now, both of which are fantastic. Other great songs include Take A Look at Yourself and Absolution Blues. All-in-all this album is a classic, it's overlooked by some fans of both Coverdale and Page, and was ripped apart by alot of critics. Actually this is some of the best the two have ever done, and with every listen it gets better and better, and you wish these two guys could have done more together."

However, I don't find the lyrics that interesting. But then again, Percy's lyrics in his Zep days didnt either catch my attention much.

Guys, this is a terrific album and it does get better with every listen. This is G-E-N-I-U-S  *horns*

Strangely, official Amazon Jeff Bateman writes, "Time may judge this the worst kind of Led Zep mimicry, but on first listen it generates real excitement. Never mind that Coverdale is a third-rate Robert Plant (particularly as a lyricist). It's enough that the drums do the Stegosaurus stomp, and Page is more in touch with his muse than at any time since Physical Graffiti. Shake My Tree is the standout."

What the f*'s with these paid reviewers ?  Among other things, Shake My Tree is the most boring song on the album (imo). Probably the guy only heard the album once  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-06-07, 20:42:59
JP Proto-Kaw - Early Recordings from Kansas 1971-1973

NP Dixie Dregs - What If
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 21:14:41
The Aurora Project ~ Shadow Border

Not bad.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-06-07, 22:25:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-07, 17:14:11
Just played Yes' Talk drivin back to Malmö. Great album!

Great album! My first acquintance with Yes. The best of the Rabin albums imho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 22:52:01
King Crimson ~ The Construcktion Of Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-07, 23:03:27
Simple Minds ~ Gravity Soul 2CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-07, 23:35:25
The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-08, 07:25:34
Quote
Good you're convinced already about Marbles! The 2-disc version is indeed the one to go for. Afraid Of Sunlight is also still amongst my faves. Other H albums to try would be Brave, Happiness On The Road (which is available in shops as two 1 seperate cd's with all tracks and also or will also be available as a 2-disc, so no need to go to Racket for this one Wink ) and Seasons End. Which version of the Crash Course compilation do you have? Assuming it's the last edition:

Whatever is Wrong With You = Happiness On The Road disc 2
This Train is My Life = Happiness On The Road disc 1 and one of my all time fave tracks
Somewhere Else = Somewhere Else, one of the best tracks on that album, the album though good overall is not the best place to start
Neverland = Marbles disc 2 and one of my all time fave tracks
Fantastic Place  = Marbles disc 1 and one of my all time fave tracks
Estonia = This Strange Engine, a good but unbalanced album and not the best place to start. This is a track I find a bit dragging, the title track, Man of A Thousand Faces, One Fine Day and Accidental Man are much better. Hope For The Future should not have been relesead/recorded Undecided
Afraid of Sunlight
The Great Escape = Brave and my all time fave track

Yep, that's the version I have (just dl'ed it a few months ago).  As I said, I liked the two from Happiness Is the Road right away, and I already liked Afraid of Sunlight (having already purchased said album).  Of the others, none sound bad to me, and some have passages that grabbed me.  It's certainly possible that they'll get through to me more with further listens, which is one of the best aspects of prog -- there's enough going on that it sometimes takes several plays to see where it's going.  I love things that aren't easy but pay off in the end.

I've heard Brave mentioned several times as one of their better albums, and it well may be.  Unfortunately, the one song from it that I've heard (other than Great Escape which needs further study), I found rather annoying, so I'll probably have to become a total convert or hear several other good songs from it before I pick up that album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-08, 07:50:11
Ian Hunter - Welcome to the Cllub
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-08, 17:08:19
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-08, 07:25:34
Yep, that's the version I have (just dl'ed it a few months ago).  As I said, I liked the two from Happiness Is the Road right away, and I already liked Afraid of Sunlight (having already purchased said album).  Of the others, none sound bad to me, and some have passages that grabbed me.  It's certainly possible that they'll get through to me more with further listens, which is one of the best aspects of prog -- there's enough going on that it sometimes takes several plays to see where it's going.  I love things that aren't easy but pay off in the end.

Listen to Fantastic Place again  8)

NP Wishbone Ash - Argus  This one is getting better at each listen  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-06-08, 18:49:41
Toto - Tambu

3. Slipped Away  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-08, 20:23:16
NP: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-08, 21:47:03
Neal Morse ~ Sola Scriptura  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 08:52:33
Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 10:48:14
Just: Montrose - Montrose
Now: Sammy Hagar - Sammy Hagar

A double-Sammy-whammy ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-09, 12:14:44
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become

Great album, and great group  *horns*

They merit far more attention than they're gettin  :(

Aint that so, Mad & Tom ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 13:36:05
David Bowie - Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-09, 15:53:38
Joe Satriani - Flying In A Blue Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 17:16:24
Just: Devin Townsend - Ki
Now: Manning - Number Ten

These two are my 2009 favourites so far, methinks *horns*


Edit: Something has just clicked into place in my brain, a process that tends to be anything but swift these days.  Parts of DT's 'Quiet Riot' song sound remarkably familiar and it's been bugging me for weeks.  Suddenly it dawns on me - Slade's 'Cum on Feel The Noize' which was covered by Quiet Riot.  Now I'll have to listen to the song again to see if I can work out what's going on in Devin's head.  Well, somebody's got to be first... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-09, 17:30:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 17:16:24
... to see if I can work out what's going on in Devin's head.

What's goin on in DT's head is a DT (Dream Theater), Jonesy  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-09, 18:16:39
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

Still sounds like prog metal with Ozzy singing, but that's ok with me.  I like Ozzy.   *horns*   Impressive intricate guitarwork.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 17:16:24
Edit: Something has just clicked into place in my brain, a process that tends to be anything but swift these days.  Parts of DT's 'Quiet Riot' song sound remarkably familiar and it's been bugging me for weeks.  Suddenly it dawns on me - Slade's 'Cum on Feel The Noize' which was covered by Quiet Riot.  Now I'll have to listen to the song again to see if I can work out what's going on in Devin's head.  Well, somebody's got to be first... ;)

Your fondness for the Devin album gives me a warm feeling in my thorax.  Ziltoidians call it "heartburn."  If you do figure out what's going on in Devin's head (and somehow survive the attempt), please don't tell Devin.  There's no telling what he might do if he knew what he was thinking.

Meanwhile, I'm still suffering through my North American penalty period and awaiting the release of Ki.   >:(   I'll be very displeased if it turns out you're all having a joke on me, and it turns out to sound like Journey.  I know, I know, "Oi! I quite like Journey."  Apologies, but I do not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-06-09, 18:40:50
Pendragon - Not Of This World

Dance Of The Seven Veils  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 18:46:55
Camel - Never Let Go (2CD live set from the 'Dust and Dreams' tour)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 21:02:35
Various Artists - Tales from Yesterday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-09, 22:01:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-09, 12:14:44
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become

Great album, and great group  *horns*

They merit far more attention than they're gettin  :(

Aint that so, Mad & Tom ?

Nicky.

Yup and yep. I'll speak for Tom too since he's otherwise occupied at the moment.  ;)

NP> Ladies and winamps, start your engines... *horns* *horns* *horns*

Pain Of Salvation ~ Entropia

Hell yeah!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-09, 22:04:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 21:02:35
Various Artists - Tales from Yesterday

I really like that CD.

NP Live at the Greek -  Page and Crowes

good call 007
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 22:20:02
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-09, 22:04:54
I really like that CD.

Me too.  I've had my copy for many years now and the vitality never seems to diminish *horns*

NP: Robin Trower - Long Misty Days.  Generally I love this album, especially the awesome title track, but it does lose points for having a version of 'Sailing' :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-09, 23:17:36
Joe Satriani - Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock

Although more than competent, this one has never (yet!) really grabbed me in the way that most other Satch stuff has.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-10, 11:18:09
Two real great album. You hear that these are musicians for whom music is their lifeblood:


JP  Down:  Over The Under

The lyrics are quite a challenge, even to proggies. Phil Anselmo has obviously been places where few dare to tread  ;)

Here, try the first few lines of the first song on OTU, Three Suns And One Star:

"All felt is hope to spilling over
Needs are a passing memory fear not worthy
Belief, a martyr's burden
Heaved upon capable shoulders

Dissuade your charge
Arrive in commonplace with the elect
The furthest plateau
Inside the souls of saints

The old dog has to learn a new trick and more
Or the next trick will be on him
I've drank the oceans dry, I've stopped the time
Embraced the riddle of regret"

???

This album is so grating that it took me several runs before I could hear it thru. Now I enjoy it immensely  8)


NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Songs For The Deaf

Altho also quite grungy, this album is far more pleasant; also more pleasant than QOTSA's latest, Era Vulgaris - altho I agree with the asumption that we live in a vulgar age:  I think that all people seek immortality in this transient world, but it seems to me that, more and more, people seek it in acquiring and owning things (materialism) - and that I find frightening  :(

Anyone else into this thoughtline ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-10, 11:26:06
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-09, 22:04:54
NP Live at the Greek -  Page and Crowes

Good call 007.

Betcha !  I havent yet heard it, but I'v read a lotta good stuff about it.

What's your take, Iggy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 14:56:08
Just: Dirty Tricks - Hit and Run
Now: Camel - Rain Dances
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 16:03:54
David Bowie - Low
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-10, 18:56:14
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 18:59:31
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:18:30
NP: The Golden Palominos - Blast of Silence

No idea whatsoever what to expect from this one.  It's the 3rd album from the cheap box set of their first three albums that I got because it included the beloved Visions of Excess.  As previously mentioned, no two Palominos albums resemble each other since the band is really just drummer Anton Fier plus whoever he happens to invite to the studio that day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:19:47
Frank Black - Frank Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:38:34
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-10, 18:56:14
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset

Oooh, lovely.  8)

NP> nothing yet. Starting up Winamp.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:39:34
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:38:34
Starting up Winamp.  ;D

I hope you've got enough coal :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:40:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:39:34
I hope you've got enough coal :)

No, i use a bike and a dynamo.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:44:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:40:22
No, i use a bike and a dynamo.  ;)

Ah, the new Vista-compliant version *horns* ;)


NP: Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:58:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:44:31
Ah, the new Vista-compliant version *horns* ;)

;D

Yep, after the IT miracle called XP they through us all back into the stone ages.
Yay for vista and all that it doesn't do.  *horns*

But we we're talking about winamp.  :-[ ;)

NP> Riverside ~ ADHD

It's uncontrollably brilliant!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:05:47
NP: IQ - Frequency

Well it's still new to me, dammit.


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 20:58:48
NP> Riverside ~ ADHD

It's uncontrollably brilliant!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Needless to say, that one isn't released in North America yet either.   >:(   If this keeps up, I may just have to move to Europe.  I hear you guys have something called "free health insurance" too, which is another big selling point.  The only real downside I see is that I'd have to import a long-term supply of food that doesn't make small children cry.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:11:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:05:47
Needless to say, that one isn't released in North America yet either.   >:(   If this keeps up, I may just have to move to Europe.  I hear you guys have something called "free health insurance" too, which is another big selling point.  The only real downside I see is that I'd have to import a long-term supply of food that doesn't make small children cry.

Needless to say, this one isn't released in Europe either.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

I'm a naughty boy.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:23:24
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:11:25
Needless to say, this one isn't released in Europe either.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

I'm a naughty boy.  ;D

Hmm, we'll have to prevail upon you to give naughtiness lessons.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-10, 23:17:19
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:05:47
The only real downside I see is that I'd have to import a long-term supply of food that doesn't make small children cry.

You're in luck, I think it's been sent on ahead.  It's been stored in little warehouses with a big golden 'M' outside, which I guess means it's for Manatee.  Don't worry, I won't eat any ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-11, 10:11:48
NP  QOTSA:  Songs For The Deaf  (on repeat)

Thoroughly enjoying it  *horns*

Good place to start with QOTSA, as it's very melodic and only moderately grungy  ;)

Interesting album concept:  A drive around Southern California, where you hear the various local radio stations. The songs take off more or less from that. The speaking just before the title song (last) is a spoof; I could recognise Natasha's very special voice. Well, I hope she's still with us, but now from the other side  :(

This is what, in my imagination, Nirvana could'v sounded like, had Kurt survived his Sturm-und-Drang. And interestingly, it has Dave Grohl in the mix  8)

Me, I gotta get some Foo Fighters stuff. Dave might'v lived in the shadow of Kurt at the time, but he definitely has some stuff of his own to offer .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 10:39:10
Nazareth - Rampant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-11, 10:43:20
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-10, 21:05:47
The only real downside I see is that I'd have to import a long-term supply of food that doesn't make small children cry.

???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-11, 15:26:36
Megadeth - Youthanasia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-11, 19:09:36
Peter Gabriel - Security

Applying this for medicinal purposes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 19:40:30
Hawkwind - Doremi Fasol Latido

Serving suggestion:  Apply this one for pharmaceutical purposes ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-11, 19:53:48
NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 19:40:30

Hawkwind - Doremi Fasol Latido

Serving suggestion:  Apply this one for pharmaceutical purposes ;)

I was guessing it was a cautionary tale about why you shouldn't feed beans to your bird.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:15:11
Journey - Frontiers

I've been playing a lot of Journey lately.  Ever since I bought Ki, in fact ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:27:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:15:11
[I've been playing a lot of Journey lately.  Ever since I bought Ki, in fact ;D ;D

:'(

It's a real toss-up whether I'd rather hear Devin or NOT hear Journey more.  I think I'll have to put my faith in Devin's ability to drown them out with sheer volume.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:30:54
Spock's Beard ~ V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:59:00
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:30:54
Spock's Beard ~ V

Good call, I fancy a bit of the Spockmeisters myself *horns*

Spock's Beard - Octane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:10:49
Pendragon - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:32:27
Hourglass ~ 38th Floor  *ola*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:48:27
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-11, 20:27:59
It's a real toss-up whether I'd rather hear Devin or NOT hear Journey more.

Yeah, I was also beginning to wonder whether Jonesy has some obsession about being fair toward everybody and his brother in the music business. But then statistics demand that he listen to Céline too occasionally  ;D


NP  Tool:  Ænima  (on repeat)

This group upholds superhigh standards  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:58:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:48:27
Yeah, I was also beginning to wonder whether Jonesy has some obsession about being fair toward everybody and his brother in the music business. But then statistics demand that he listen to Céline too occasionally  ;D

Yellow card.  Use of 'Music' and 'Céline' in the same paragraph ;)


NP: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-12, 00:15:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:48:27
Yeah, I was also beginning to wonder whether Jonesy has some obsession about being fair toward everybody and his brother in the music business. But then statistics demand that he listen to Céline too occasionally  ;D

Sometimes statistics just need to be lined up against a wall and shot though.

Quote
NP  Tool:  Ænima  (on repeat)

This group upholds superhigh standards  *horns*

Nicky, you're playing one of the Tool albums I actually own?  You're slipping!

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-11, 22:58:53
Yellow card.  Use of 'Music' and 'Céline' in the same paragraph ;)

Or as we hockey fans would say, "Game Misconduct Penalty"


NP: The rest of In Absentia.  Wedding Nails is most definitely a  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 00:18:10
Marillion - Popular Music *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-12, 07:38:54
NP  SyX:  Paradise Lost

Long time since last. Superstuff  *horns*

There sure is a lot goin on. I'l probably run this one a few times now.

I really dig Russ' singing, that warm rough passionate voice  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-12, 07:52:52
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-12, 00:15:46
Sometimes statistics just need to be lined up against a wall and shot though.

Betcha !  Statistics have replaced JC - and even "proven" that he doesnt exist  >:(


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-12, 00:15:46
Nicky, you're playing one of the Tool albums I actually own?  You're slipping!

Don't be so modest, Greenie. Ya got a number of cd's that are faves of mine  :)

Ænima (one for Mad) is fabulous, and - incredibly - Lateralus and 10,000 Days are even better. 10,000 Days is very uneven - intentionally so, I think - but sure has its stellar moments. For an old Floyd fan, Days is manna from pink heaven  *horns*


Quote
Or as we hockey fans would say, "Game Misconduct Penalty"

Do I take it that you guys don't like Céline ?  How can that be  ???

She's sooo chaaarmant  :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 12:06:13
Patrick Moraz - The Story of i

Awesomely, mind-blowingly, bowel-looseningly prog-tastic! *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 13:29:10
Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-12, 17:52:13
Wishbone Ash - Argus

I think I'll have to adventure myself further into the Ash discography soon  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-06-12, 18:22:36
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-12, 21:00:28
Unexpect ~ Utopia  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-12, 21:33:49
Sylvan ~ Deliverance

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 21:41:53
Just: Van der Graaf Generator - World Record
Now: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-12, 22:44:16
Pain Of Salvation ~ The Perfect Element pt I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 22:58:57
It Bites - The Old Man and the Angel EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-06-12, 23:23:17
Symphonic Yes - Yes

the only track missing is Awaken but a fantastic Concert.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-12, 23:23:37
The Tangent - Not as Good as the Book 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-13, 09:02:36
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:49:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-10, 11:18:09
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Songs For The Deaf

Altho also quite grungy, this album is far more pleasant; also more pleasant than QOTSA's latest, Era Vulgaris - altho I agree with the asumption that we live in a vulgar age:  I think that all people seek immortality in this transient world, but it seems to me that, more and more, people seek it in acquiring and owning things (materialism) - and that I find frightening  :(

Anyone else into this thoughtline ?

Nicky.


Interesting observation Nicky. And where will you find immortality? Materialism certainly is a trend, but what I think is really vulgar about this age is that so many people seem to be seeking his or her 15 seconds of fame which has turned into a race to the bottom - how low can you go - in the media and especially on the TV (Big Brother, talkshows like Jerry Springer etc). I've simply stopped watching TV, only turn it on to watch a DVD of my liking and otherwise prefer listening a cd or reading a book 8)

Songs For The Deaf is a great album BTW! Don't play it much cause the missus really hates it. She "tolerates" a lot (even some DT sometimes), but she urged me to turn this one off immediately and never put it on in her presence ever again :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:59:35
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:49:05
Songs For The Deaf is a great album BTW! Don't play it much cause the missus really hates it. She "tolerates" a lot (even some DT sometimes), but she urged me to turn this one off immediately and never put it on in her presence ever again :-\

Can I conclude that your missus isn't deaf?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 11:04:34
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:59:35
Can I conclude that your missus isn't deaf?

Nope, she says this stuff gives her a headache, these songs are not for her then obviously. I must be deaf cause I really like these songs ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-13, 12:29:56
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 11:04:34
Nope, she says this stuff gives her a headache, these songs are not for her then obviously. I must be deaf cause I really like these songs ;D

It's frustrating when partners can't tolerate your music.

NP Heaven and Hell - Vangelis

I found a few of the cd's for £3.

I hadn't listened to them since my brother left home 30 years ago. As I recognise the music and can remember it I guess he played it to death.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 14:44:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-10, 11:18:09

(...) - altho I agree with the asumption that we live in a vulgar age:  I think that all people seek immortality in this transient world, but it seems to me that, more and more, people seek it in acquiring and owning things (materialism) - and that I find frightening  :(

Anyone else into this thoughtline ?

Afterthought: this is not completely new of course, in ancient Egypt the pharaos already made a stab at it ;)
But it seems to have spread to the masses these days.

Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-13, 12:29:56
It's frustrating when partners can't tolerate your music.

Ah well, as I said, she "tolerates" a lot, it's a bit of a mood thing as well, when she's tired etc it can really get on her nerves, which I can understand.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-13, 20:17:47
Demians ~ Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-13, 21:11:12
Inspired by an article i read on Progwereld, a Dutch progmag. on the internet, i'm currently playing:

King Crimson ~ Islands

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-13, 22:19:59
I've been playing IQ's 'Frequency' today. Now I'm checking out some music on MySpace, you never know  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-13, 23:51:02
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Each time I play this album it gets one step closer to being my favourite thing they've ever done *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-14, 10:34:00
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:49:05
... but what I think is really vulgar about this age is that so many people seem to be seeking his or her 15 seconds of fame which has turned into a race to the bottom - how low can you go - in the media and especially on the TV (Big Brother, talkshows like Jerry Springer etc). I've simply stopped watching TV, only turn it on to watch a DVD of my liking and otherwise prefer listening a cd or reading a book 8)

Yeah, that sure is vulgar. There was an old Roman who said (and now I think I'm repeating myself in the Room, but this one is worth repeating) that one should give the vulgar (common) people bread and show, and then they'l be satisfied and won't cause trouble. Well, that seems to be the case still today. As I also mentioned earlier, people who are into Chanson Grand Prix and stuff arent really musical, instead they get fascinated by all the glamour (and of course the men are on the outlook for b*s and stuff - well, I guess I also watch a bit of this stuff occasionally  ;D )  ::)

In Denmark, we also have X-factor. (Yeah, I know you also have these shows in all other European and North American countries). Now, what surprises me is that even intelligent people - man, even some of my friends  :o - watch this type of vulgarity. What this tells me is that there's so little access to real rock music (classic music and jazz are far better off) that a lot of people have gotten the impression that this glamorous junk is the best there is. Man, it's sooo sad, considering how unbelievably many fine prog groups there are around now, and how much great music they're making these days. I think that some of the administrators in the music business oughtta really consider whether they maybe are committing the Crime Of The Century  >:(

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-13, 10:59:35
Can I conclude that your missus isn't deaf?

Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-06-13, 11:04:34
Nope, she says this stuff gives her a headache, these songs are not for her then obviously. I must be deaf cause I really like these songs ;D

;D ;D

I'm surprised about her reaction, cause my lady actually enjoyed Deaf, while she found Era Vulgaris disturbing - and that I understand far better, cause EV is disturbing, but in Nixworld in an enjoyable way, yaknow, like titillating.

And these QOTSA guys gotta sense'o humor that really strikes home with me  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-14, 10:43:54
The Tubes - Outside Inside

I often play albums after I've seen mention of them somewhere and thought 'I've not played that in ages!' - this is a classic example.  Pete Trewavas has it in his top ten (http://www.marillion.com/band/top10.htm#pete) on the Marillion site and I couldn't resist the urge 8)

It's worth scrolling up and down the page to read the other band-member's comments, too.  Steve Hogarth's are particularly elegant and enthusiastic, but then I'd expect no less...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-06-14, 11:56:18
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-06-14, 16:01:42
Just played: Aragon - The Angel's Tear and Pendragon - Pure (the latter twice in a row)

QuoteI'm surprised about her reaction, cause my lady actually enjoyed Deaf, while she found Era Vulgaris disturbing - and that I understand far better, cause EV is disturbing, but in Nixworld in an enjoyable way, yaknow, like titillating.
Have to proceed with tiny baby steps with my lady, she likes Asia and Saga now and is joining me to the upcoming Marillion acoustic gig this fall. Neo-prog is more or less ok, the above mentioned albums were played in her presence, not complained about and even got some approval. Getting her to like QOTSA is not within reach I'm afraid ::)

QuoteYeah, that sure is vulgar. There was an old Roman who said (and now I think I'm repeating myself in the Room, but this one is worth repeating) that one should give the vulgar (common) people bread and show, and then they'l be satisfied and won't cause trouble. Well, that seems to be the case still today. As I also mentioned earlier, people who are into Chanson Grand Prix and stuff arent really musical, instead they get fascinated by all the glamour (and of course the men are on the outlook for b*s and stuff - well, I guess I also watch a bit of this stuff occasionally   )

In Denmark, we also have X-factor. (Yeah, I know you also have these shows in all other European and North American countries). Now, what surprises me is that even intelligent people - man, even some of my friends   - watch this type of vulgarity. What this tells me is that there's so little access to real rock music (classic music and jazz are far better off) that a lot of people have gotten the impression that this glamorous junk is the best there is. Man, it's sooo sad, considering how unbelievably many fine prog groups there are around now, and how much great music they're making these days. I think that some of the administrators in the music business oughtta really consider whether they maybe are committing the Crime Of The Century 
Spot on Nicky. The thing is that the "common people" are by far the majority so if you look at it from a demand and supply perspective it makes sense that so much inferior stuff is around everywhere. And because it makes for easy diversion there is a lot of demand for it, many people just want to enjoy themselves without having to think to much. But we're talking like elitists now...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-06-14, 18:34:03
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-14, 19:12:54
Just: AC/DC - Back in Black
Now: T. Rex - The Slider
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-14, 21:49:51
For Absent Friends
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-14, 22:09:24
NP  The Smiths:  Meat Is Murder

Not really my thing, but since Moz has done so tremendously much for animals and vegetarianism, I feel I owe it to him to listen to his music  :-\ :D

Guess one can be progressive in different ways:  While Moz is real prog with regard to ethics, and his lyrics are quite original and biting, his music is rather Britpop. Otoh so-called proggies, outside of music, are in general rather conventional and have stone-age habits like meateating  :-\ ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-14, 23:41:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-14, 22:09:24
NP  The Smiths:  Meat Is Murder

Curiously:
The Smiths - The World Won't Listen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-15, 02:11:52
Road trip play list:

Gazpacho - Night
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Martin Orford - The Old Road
IQ - Frequency
Devin Townsend - Terria
R.E.M. - Reckoning

Most of these got played twice, and I think Martin had the hat-trick.  I brought along several other choice selections, but for the most part, I decided I was quite happy with the discs already in the player.  The music definitely gets credit for whatever shreds of my sanity survived the trip intact.  Oddly Gazpacho sounded great in the car, no problems with road noise drowning it out at all, while the Devin Townsend actually did have parts that didn't take to the road that well.  I'd have guessed the opposite.


JP: The Killers - Sam's Town
NP: Killing Joke - Pandemonium

I think Ki ships in two days...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 09:16:18
Just: Peter Gabriel - So
Now: Peter Gabriel - Us

I've been having a bit of a Gabriel urge (as you can see) and so dumped a bundle of 'em to the iProg.  Actually, I'm on the last track of 'Us' now - must play something different next and avoid going for that hat-trick!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 09:19:32
Peter Hammill - pH7

A logical step after Gabriel, given that Hammill has contributed backvox to Gabriel's work in the past *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 09:40:42
NP  Queensrÿche:  Hear In The Now Frontier

Guess this is a hat trick too. This album has slowly crept under my skin and I find myself more and more longing for it, and therefore it's one of my most played and enjoyed. Never thought that initially, as it seemed bland.

And guess that's a bit like with women (here's a tip, Greenie): The ones that come and smear their b*s in yer face are the ones you get tired of fast, while the subtle ones are the growers (and the ones that make it g* for real (guess these are the sorta images that work in the R*))  ;D

Queensrÿche really changed a lot (read: are progressive like crazy). OM I and Empire are definitely radio-friendly, altho if you dig deeper you keep finding more and more interesting stuff.

However, the albums I go for more and more (in the long run) are the ones from Promised Land on. Simply divine  *horns*  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 10:01:55
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2009-06-14, 16:01:42
But we're talking like elitists now...

Yes, Erik, we can seem so. But it's not that I like priding myself in being an elitist, I'v become one cause (in the long run) I don't compromise on quality  :-\


NP  Queensrÿche:  You (on Hear, on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 11:07:46
NP  Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember (MTV Unplugged, on Hear (bonus (and -ers) track), on repeat)

Sublime singing by Geoff, and a wonderful song, one of my alltime faves  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2009-06-15, 12:37:24
Interesting Nicky, Hear In The Now Frontier has received a lot of harsh criticism and is widely regarded as their worst effort. I don't have it, but maybe I should give it a try cause I have all the other albums from OM I onward except the latest one and agree with you they got more interesting from Promised Land onwards (that's still my fave). I found Q2K also a grower.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 12:51:33
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2009-06-15, 12:37:24
Interesting Nicky, Hear In The Now Frontier has received a lot of harsh criticism and is widely regarded as their worst effort.

Hear is posibly their most difficult album, Erik ... and you know music critics  ::)

It took me a real long time too, but now I truly enjoy it.


NP  SyX:  Lost Paradise

Also a fabulous album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:30:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 12:51:33
Hear is posibly their most difficult album, Erik ... and you know music critics  ::)

It took me a real long time too, but now I truly enjoy it.
You're right about the critics, but this seems to be the view amongst the Queensrÿche fans too.. I'll take up on your recom and judge for myself.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:53:38
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:30:04
You're right about the critics, but this seems to be the view amongst the Queensrÿche fans too.

In the same way that many Marillion 'fans' don't like H-era stuff and often admit they haven't listened to any albums since Fish left!  I've often been struck by the similarity between ex-Marillion and ex-Queensrÿche fans. ::)

I don't think everything by a given artist should be treated with blind, fawning admiration.  I'm the first to admit that I like older Genesis stuff more than the 80s+ equivalent and I don't much go for Hagar-era Van Halen.  I don't know (or even care) where one might draw the line between fans and non-fans.  But I can't help thinking that folk who so vocally dislike the greater part of an artist's catalogue are very clearly not fans, whinging b*st*rds seems more the mark.  Not people I'd accept input from when making purchasing decisions ;)


NP: Saga - Generation 13
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-15, 14:52:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-13, 23:51:02
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Each time I play this album it gets one step closer to being my favourite thing they've ever done *horns*

I am glad to read that  *horns*

NP Genesis - Duke
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 16:14:13
Just: Wigwam - Nuclear Nightclub
Now: Stackridge - Mr Mick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-15, 16:20:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 12:51:33
Hear is posibly their most difficult album, Erik ... and you know music critics  ::)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:53:38
In the same way that many Marillion 'fans' don't like H-era stuff and often admit they haven't listened to any albums since Fish left!  I've often been struck by the similarity between ex-Marillion and ex-Queensrÿche fans. ::)

I don't think everything by a given artist should be treated with blind, fawning admiration.  I'm the first to admit that I like older Genesis stuff more than the 80s+ equivalent and I don't much go for Hagar-era Van Halen.  I don't know (or even care) where one might draw the line between fans and non-fans.  But I can't help thinking that folk who so vocally dislike the greater part of an artist's catalogue are very clearly not fans, whinging b*st*rds seems more the mark.  Not people I'd accept input from when making purchasing decisions ;)

Well first off, there seems to be a strong tendency toward music critics being a bunch of pretentious w*nkers who like to hear themselves talk, so I generally don't pay much attention to them beyond trying to mine the reviews for some information about the style of the music.

As to fans and their attitudes toward bands that have changed enough to have "eras," I think there are instances when the bands have changed so much as to be essentially a new band in the new era, although I'd agree that if you admired the music pre-change and the band still includes some original members, you ought to at least be willing to give the new stuff a listen and see what it's like, even if it's not what you'd come to expect from that band.
I agree with Steve about Van Halen; they just flat out weren't as good without DLR, although they did do an occasional good song with Sammy (and it seems clear that Sammy would be a lot easier guy to get along with).  Marillion, I think really is a different band with Hogarth than with Fish.  I think it's legitimately possible to like one and not the other.  h is growing on me, but I'm basically having to get to know the band all over again -- both the vocals and the instruments are so different from the Fish-era, that I doubt most people would guess it was the same band without being told the name.   Initially, Genesis did an impressive job of "being the same band" without Peter Gabriel (which I rate as a good thing since Gabriel Genesis is among my all-time favorites).  They eventually metamorphosed into something less (IMO) than what they were, but I think in that case, the change actually came a while after the change in "eras."

Oh yeah, almost forgot the topic.

NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunliight    ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 16:48:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:53:38
Not people I'd accept input from when making purchasing decisions ;)

Yeah, I think I agree a lot with ya there, Jonesy.

When seeking good music, I listen a lot to friends (mainly second-life friends like you guys, as Denmark is severely underdeveloped re prog), and I read a lot of wikis and reviews to find the serious artists; but then when I seem to have found somethin good, I go at it in a very personal way and make my own judgements. If get the impression that I'v found a band or artist that are real exciting and promising, I'm willing to buy the band's entire catalog, well knowing that there'l be ups and downs, cause that's the way it is with prog musicians, and the downs will usually be just as, if not enjoyable, at least interesting. Basically it's like with humans: If I get interested in a person, I'l take the whole package. Guys, that's what makes bands and persons exciting: That they have so many aspects, some of'm real convoluted and complex.

E.g. re Genesis, I find the period from Cryme to Duke so fascinating that I'm intent on completing my collection of their albums, altho I find the last three studio albums rather superficial, but they also reveal some aspects of this epical band.


NP  SyX:  Paradise Lost  (on repeat)

Yup, this has become one of my fave albums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-15, 17:04:14
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2009-06-14, 16:01:42
But we're talking like elitists now...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-15, 10:01:55
Yes, Erik, we can seem so. But it's not that I like priding myself in being an elitist, I'v become one cause (in the long run) I don't compromise on quality  :-\

I rather enjoy being an elitist but not an exclusionary elitist. I'm perfectly willing to accept former peasants into the elite fold with us if they decide to start thinking for themselves and come to appreciate some of that which we love (or at least try it and come up with plausible reasons why they don't care for it).   ;D

NP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-15, 20:44:17
NP: Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-15, 20:44:34
Anathema ~ Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-06-15, 20:57:24
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-15, 21:58:23
Music after Anathema?

King Crimson of course.

In The Wake Of Poseidon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:42:14
NP IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably

I am listening to this one for something like the 233 333th time and it is still painful to my mind that this album is so despised by critics AND fans since I find it so riddled with great melodies, harmonies, stories ...  :'(

Call it the Ten syndrom if you wish  ;D but I just don't get it  :P

Next to this one, I am thinking of playing Pendragon's Kowtow and Marillion's Holidays In Eden and I send a big NAY to all the prog ayatollahs that don't stand one drop of pop in their ocean of prog  >:(

Sorry but I needed it (and I admit that there is more than a few drops on pop in AYSC ...  :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:54:39
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:42:14
Call it the Ten syndrome if you wish  ;D but I just don't get it  :P

;D Bups.

Yeah, people arent all that adventurous - maybe they're sitting tooo comfortably  :D

It's a bit too much "I aint gonna let that bugger tell me what to do", but in reality we're just trying to share the good stuff  ;)

OK, with such a warm recom, I'v now added AYSC to my SL.


NP  Deadsoul Tribe:  The January Tree

Some time ago, I was sufficiently gripped by DST to place them on my prog pantheon, but then there was a long interval where I didnt have the inclination to listen to them. Now I thought, better get back to'm, and, man, was I happy I did. This is great stuff  *horns*

Actually a group that could gain quite some currency in the Room. Medium heavy, catchy rhythms, lotta melody, great singing by Devon Graves and drumming by Adel Moustafa - both are among my faves on their resp. instruments.

Close to Tool and Queensrÿche, but more pleasant  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-06-16, 19:38:36
Just: Live - Awake: The Best Of

np: Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-16, 19:43:48
Tool ~ Lateralus

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-16, 20:39:30
Satellite ~ A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset

Marvellous.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 20:42:12
Alright then.
I'll join you.

NP:
Satellite - Evening Games

The first song (Evening Games ;D) is excellent!!!


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-16, 21:24:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 20:42:12
Alright then.
I'll join you.

NP:
Satellite - Evening Games

The first song (Evening Games ;D) is excellent!!!


-Paco

Besides excellent, it's also a bit long.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 21:51:59
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-16, 21:24:15
Besides excellent, it's also a bit long.  :D

Which, with an excellent song, is excellent! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 23:03:09
Frank Klepacki (with Jarrid Mendelson) - C&C: Tiberiun Sun soundtrack

This is really great when doing homework. Really atmospheric, moody and gloomy, and still very energetic! *horns*

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-17, 12:06:25
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 20:42:12
NP  Satellite - Evening Games

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-06-16, 23:03:09
Frank Klepacki (with Jarrid Mendelson) - C&C: Tiberiun Sun soundtrack

That's more like my man Paxi  8)


NP  Queensrÿche:  The Art Of Live  *horns*


I'v realised that I have four turn-on styles:

Ethereal - like Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell (Euphoria Morning), and Lisa Gerrard

Grunge metal - like Nevermore, Queensrÿche, and Down

Melodic metal - like Arena, Dream Theater, and Ten

Tribal metal - like Queensrÿche, Tool, and Deadsoul Tribe


Just to prove that I eschew tags  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-06-17, 16:11:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-17, 12:06:25
That's more like my man Paxi  8)

That's more like me.


Here we go again!

In the train I listened to Porcupine Tree (Deadwing and In Absentia)
I came to realise that Deadwng is actually one of my favourite albums ever ever ever ever ever.

Now playing:
Frank Klepacki (with Jarrid Mendelson) - C&C: Tiberiun Sun soundtrack

I'm doing homework again...


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-17, 16:41:01
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-06-17, 16:11:35
In the train I listened to Porcupine Tree (Deadwing and In Absentia)
I came to realise that Deadwng is actually one of my favourite albums ever ever ever ever ever.

I believe you've said that before.  There's a good reason for that, of course: Deadwing is, in fact, one of the best albums recorded ever ever ever ever ever.     :D *horns*

Now thinking about playing once I've admitted I'm awake: Deadwing.    ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-17, 17:31:51
Epica ~ The Classical Conspiracy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-17, 17:34:36
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-06-17, 16:41:01
Deadwing is, in fact, one of the best albums recorded ever ever ever ever ever.     :D *horns*

Yup, can't be said too many times  8) *horns*

Quite curious to hear the coming PT album  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-17, 19:54:31
Pendragon - Kowtow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-17, 20:52:39
Devin Townsend Project ~ KI

What a pleasant album this is!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-17, 21:53:41
Blackfield ~ Live In New York
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-06-17, 22:07:20
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-17, 20:52:39
Devin Townsend Project ~ KI

What a pleasant album this is!

And that without the influence of drugs, alcohol and porn! (see iO pages' latest issue, interesting article!)


Now playing:
Nothing...

Worrrrrrrking really hard now! By tuesday I have to know the names and some facts of 150 different plants...  :-X (and some birds and insects too)
And by monday I should have finished a LOT of schoolwork...

... ... ...

It's too much...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-06-17, 22:48:49
Pictures at Exhibition - ELP

Probably my favourite ELP CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-17, 22:50:55
Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-06-17, 23:17:36
Deadwing - Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-06-17, 23:55:56
Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
3. You Are Loved

This song always brings me to tears. :'(
Beautiful! And with a beautiful meaning, and singer. ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-18, 10:38:13
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-17, 19:54:31
Pendragon - Kowtow

JF Pendragon - Kowtow  :)

NP Marillion - Clutching At Straws   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-18, 11:03:34
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-06-17, 23:17:36
Deadwing - Porcupine Tree

So, what's your take, Iggy ?

This albums seems to be the current mascot of the Room (as long as Arena aint gettin their act together)  ;)


NP  Vanden Plas:  Christ-0

I spend some time with Dumas' book every day, partly cause it's a terrific book (similar to Shakespeare's dramas), and partly to improve my French. (Of course, I look up every word that I don't master fully; else one simply can't learn a language thoroughly; at this point I do about a page a day.) Yesterday eve, I figured that it was a long time since I'd heard VP's album, so I put it on my Walkman, and it sure was a great revisit. I went even deeper into their story, and I was thus confirmed that they really have given the epic their own very dramatic twist.

I'v already said a lot about both book and album earlier in the Room, so I'l just sum up:  Great book, and great album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 11:39:28
Now playing:
Frank Klepacki (with Jarrid Mendelson) - C&C: Tiberiun Sun soundtrack

Again! :D It works so well! :) At first I didn't like this soundtrack too much, but now I think it's one of the best of Frank Klepacki.

Track 12 is playing (The Defense). This one is by Jarrid Mendelson and it is really good! ;)
The songs that he has composed are more electronic, while Frank's compositions are more rock.
But these two should write more songs together.

-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-06-18, 18:58:47
Toto - XX
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:17:38
NP Audioslave - Audioslave
The track Like A Stone is for me in Nicky's terminology a "stuck on song". Cornell has a great voice.

Have been playing:
Supertramp - The Autobiography Of
Arena - Immortal?
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live
Led Zeppelin - Remasters

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-15, 21:58:23
Music after Anathema?

King Crimson of course.

In The Wake Of Poseidon
Hmm, I'd say "Floyd of course", but the Great Crim is an excellent choice as well. The Progwereld special indeed does inspire to listen to the old albums again! I'm in the process of substituting the antique cd versions for the remastered 30th anniversary editions now (and the original master edition of Court), even more reason to listen them all over again :P

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:42:14
NP IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably

I am listening to this one for something like the 233 333th time and it is still painful to my mind that this album is so despised by critics AND fans since I find it so riddled with great melodies, harmonies, stories ...  :'(

Call it the Ten syndrom if you wish  ;D but I just don't get it  :P

Next to this one, I am thinking of playing Pendragon's Kowtow and Marillion's Holidays In Eden and I send a big NAY to all the prog ayatollahs that don't stand one drop of pop in their ocean of prog  >:(

Sorry but I needed it (and I admit that there is more than a few drops on pop in AYSC ...  :))
I really like Kowtow and Holidays and don't mind a bit of pop, but must confess I don't have or have heard the Menel albums of IQ (do have the rest). I'll take your recom and give AYSC a try, Bupie.

Paco, Maddox, Teunis, good to see you to promoting Satellite, marvellous music. Collage's Moonshine is still a treasured album of mine but Satellite even surpass the Collage stuff I think.

Regarding PT - Deadwing, still don't have it, tracks like Shallow and Halo hold me back. Look forward to the new one though, thanks for the info Paco, sounds promising!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:27:54
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:17:38
Paco, Maddox, Teunis, good to see you to promoting Satellite, marvellous music. Collage's Moonshine is still a treasured album of mine but Satellite even surpass the Collage stuff I think.

Yes, Satellite really is a very good band! And recommended for Arena listeners, but also Marillion, Genesis and Pink Floyd fans. And even you don't like any of those bands, I'd still recommend it to anyone, since it's just so good! ;D

Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:17:38
Regarding PT - Deadwing, still don't have it, tracks like Shallow and Halo hold me back. Look forward to the new one though, thanks for the info Paco, sounds promising!

Seriously Erik, that's a CRIME. Personally I think Shallow and Halo are really good songs, but they might be a bit heavy perhaps? ??? Or maybe too shallow? ;D
But you can't go wrong with The Start Of Something Beautiful one of the best songs on the album. :)

I'm playing it now, just to remind me! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:43:19
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:27:54
Seriously Erik, that's a CRIME. Personally I think Shallow and Halo are really good songs, but they might be a bit heavy perhaps? ??? Or maybe too shallow? ;D
But you can't go wrong with The Start Of Something Beautiful one of the best songs on the album. :)

I'm playing it now, just to remind me! :D
I don't mind heavy, but I do think these songs are indeed a bit shallow and repetitive, they turn me off :-\
But I understand there's a lot of great other PT songs on the album, so maybe I should just get over it (these 2 songs) and get it (the album).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:45:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-15, 13:53:38
In the same way that many Marillion 'fans' don't like H-era stuff and often admit they haven't listened to any albums since Fish left!  I've often been struck by the similarity between ex-Marillion and ex-Queensrÿche fans. ::)

I don't think everything by a given artist should be treated with blind, fawning admiration.  I'm the first to admit that I like older Genesis stuff more than the 80s+ equivalent and I don't much go for Hagar-era Van Halen.  I don't know (or even care) where one might draw the line between fans and non-fans.  But I can't help thinking that folk who so vocally dislike the greater part of an artist's catalogue are very clearly not fans, whinging b*st*rds seems more the mark.  Not people I'd accept input from when making purchasing decisions ;)

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-15, 16:20:29
[...] As to fans and their attitudes toward bands that have changed enough to have "eras," I think there are instances when the bands have changed so much as to be essentially a new band in the new era, although I'd agree that if you admired the music pre-change and the band still includes some original members, you ought to at least be willing to give the new stuff a listen and see what it's like, even if it's not what you'd come to expect from that band.
I agree with Steve about Van Halen; they just flat out weren't as good without DLR, although they did do an occasional good song with Sammy (and it seems clear that Sammy would be a lot easier guy to get along with).  Marillion, I think really is a different band with Hogarth than with Fish.  I think it's legitimately possible to like one and not the other.  h is growing on me, but I'm basically having to get to know the band all over again -- both the vocals and the instruments are so different from the Fish-era, that I doubt most people would guess it was the same band without being told the name.  Initially, Genesis did an impressive job of "being the same band" without Peter Gabriel (which I rate as a good thing since Gabriel Genesis is among my all-time favorites).  They eventually metamorphosed into something less (IMO) than what they were, but I think in that case, the change actually came a while after the change in "eras."
I can understand when you're passionate about a band with a front man that is an important core of their sound and stage performance, that it's difficult to give the successor a fair chance. You may miss out on great stuff though, an open mind/ear can be so rewarding! And even if you manage to listen with an open mind, it may turn out not to be your thing because the band has just changed too much. Along the same lines, a band might of course change/progress/evolve to an extent that the fans of the first hour don't like them anymore, even without a change of vocalist.

I think Genesis basically retained their essence throughout all the changes (you just need Tony Banks for that). I do consider Fish and H era Marillion as two very different bands though, agree with Manatee there. I like both eras very much, but have a preference for the H era now (although I started with the Fish era, but after he had left for quite some time already). For me it's a bit like worlds colliding when current Marillion play Fish era songs live, like at the last convention. I really have to switch gears mentally to enjoy that (but of course always do in the end ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:57:00
NP Aragon - The Angel's Tear.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:30:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:27:54
Seriously Erik, that's a CRIME. Personally I think Shallow and Halo are really good songs, but they might be a bit heavy perhaps? ??? Or maybe too shallow? ;D
But you can't go wrong with The Start Of Something Beautiful one of the best songs on the album. :)

I'm playing it now, just to remind me! :D

I have to agree with Paco 100% here.  While those two songs maybe don't rate quite as high with me as the sublime Lazarus and The Start of Something Beautiful, I still think they're pretty great.  I think Deadwing is PT's best album -- in fact, I think it's almost the best album by anyone.  The only song on the album that I'd say is less than great is Glass Arm Shattering, and that one's merely good.   ;)   Then again, things would be pretty boring if we all liked exactly the same things about every piece of music.  Still, if you already like the band, I've got to believe there's enough on there that you'll want to own to make up for a couple (relatively short) songs you're not a fan of.

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki


P.S. Steve has gone missing.  I hope he didn't get a bad biscuit!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:54:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:30:26
I have to agree with the almighty Paco 100% here. As always. He's such a great guy!

Thanks Man!

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:30:26
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

What are just standing there?! Tell us what you think already! ;D


Now Playing:
It's late already and I'm doing homework, so I can only play the Tiberian Sun soundtrack again!

08. Gloom

Yes, it's really creepy and great at the same time. Interestingly this is actually a remix of some sort. Or better yet, a successor. If I remember well this song was actually called Gloom 2 in-game. The original Gloom is on the C&C: Red Alert: Aftermath soundtrack.
It probably doesn't interest any of you. ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-18, 23:19:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-18, 11:03:34
So, what's your take, Iggy ?

This albums seems to be the current mascot of the Room (as long as Arena aint gettin their act together)  ;)



Nicky.

I really like it it was one of my first PT buys.

I think Mr Wilson is a very talented guy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 12:50:08
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:45:44
I think Genesis basically retained their essence throughout all the changes (you just need Tony Banks for that).

For once, I really disagree substantially with you, Erik:  True, Tony's sound is an essential part of Genesis, but in my analysis, Phil's personal vicissitudes, and his ensuing need for confirmation, dominated the direction Genesis took, in a commercial direction - let's face it: They sold out.

The era from Foxtrot to Duke is the essential Genesis era, Foxtrot being still somewhat raw compared to the mature masterpiece Selling England, and Duke being at the transition from a true seeking progressive band to a band that wanted to aggregate fans and play stadiums (and play golf).

Interestingly, Ray Wilson had some hopes of getting Genesis back on the right track, but since he matched Tony and Mike so badly, who seem to have been quite complacent with their now celebrity status, the album turned out rather perfunctory.

And this aint pure speculation:  When I hear their self-titled album, I'm simply bored, I regard it as a duty to listen more to it (while Abacab still grips me here and there), and Cryme is a bit too raw to grip me (and the guys needed an album to get to know each other), while pretty much everything from Selling England to Duke has become pure bliss to me.

OK, guys, let me have it now  :o ;D


Two other great albums:

JP  DT:  Six Degrees

One of their nine best studio albums  ;D *horns*

Actually, Greenie, this may just be the DT-album that you could click onto. (You won't get away with using "DT" for Devin  :P ) Tellya why I think so:  My first acquaintance with DT was some seven years ago, when I started tete-a-tete-ing with Ms 007. (Bupsie likes this sorta terminology  :-* ) Her two oldest sons were avid Petruccians (today they're more like hip-hopping), and Ms liked some of the melodious parts of I&W (got it right this time, guys  :P ), Awake, Scenes, and Seasons. I got gripped by the scintillating musicianship of the guys, but at that time the music didnt really grip me. In fact, when I entered the Room two years ago (I think it was), I still wasnt convinced of the genius of DT, even tho more and more people I was meeting were lauding'm. But since the roomies at that time (basically the same fans as today + Appie (who's before yer time, Greenie)  and John (in black)) were rappin so much about DT, particularly Six Degrees, I thought, hm, better show some action. So I got SD, and tellya, it didnt need much playing before I was totally engrossed, and the other DT-albums (at the time) followed in course - except the first, which has always resisted me due to Charlie's miscasting there.


NP  Nevermore:  Enemies Of Reality

One of their seven best studio albums  ;D *horns*

But probably the harshest, and therefore not advisable for tyros.

It starts out like a Stalin's organ, and you ask yourself "How much more can I take of this" (during the initial runs), but after the first three tracks come some moments of - for Nevermore, surprising - tender melody. You get just that moment to think "Aaaah", and then the barrage starts again. But make no mistake: This aint pubertarian punkmetal, this is musical intelligence of the highest order, just not all that pleeeasant - but guys, who said prog need be pleasant (all the time) ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:11:13
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:30:26
I think Deadwing is PT's best album. 

Yup, I agree. I have to add that, as I said earlier, intitially I only really enjoyed Lazarus (well, how can't one). It's very much due to you guys that I kept on with Deadwing, but then after some ten runs, I was totally captivated. Such wonderful music  *horns*


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... in fact, I think it's almost the best album by anyone.

:o

Except Devin's stuff  ???


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P.S. Steve has gone missing.  I hope he didn't get a bad biscuit!

;D

Yeah, his absence is resounding in the Room. Who else can remind us of our ignorance of rock  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:18:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:30:26
P.S. Steve has gone missing.  I hope he didn't get a bad biscuit!

Steve has been spending quality time with his pets of late, rather than tw@tting around on the internet.  Our oldest dog has just suffered her second stroke, which obviously entails some running around from the veterinary point of view, not to mention the general care and affection angle.  Although substantially improved now, her days are clearly numbered if only because of her age (I think I said this before, when she had her first stroke) and this focusses my mind on the need to spend quality time with loved ones (animal or human) while you can.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 12:50:08
when I started tete-a-tete-ing with Ms 007. (Bupsie likes this sorta terminology  :-* )

There are many important ingredients in a rewarding relationship.  Love. Trust.  Respect.  And, as you've clearly identified, a quality pair of tetes are nearly always somewhere at the top of the list ;)


NP: David Lee Roth - Your Filthy Little Mouth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:20:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:18:34
And, as you've clearly identified, a quality pair of tetes are nearly always somewhere at the top of the list ;)

That was sooo subtle, Jonesy  ;D ;D ;D


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a quality pair of tetes are nearly always somewhere at the top

I actually also prefer them there  :D


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Our oldest dog has just suffered her second stroke, which obviously entails some running around from the veterinary point of view, not to mention the general care and affection angle.  Although substantially improved now, her days are clearly numbered if only because of her age (I think I said this before, when she had her first stroke) and this focusses my mind on the need to spend quality time with loved ones (animal or human) while you can.

Yup, understandable  :( :)


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NP: David Lee Roth - Your Filthy Little Mouth

What's it like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:37:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:54:18
It probably doesn't interest any of you. ;D

Yeah, Paxi, you seem to be a bit alone with that sorta stuff in the Room. But nothin wrong with that  :)


Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:17:38
NP Audioslave - Audioslave
The track Like A Stone is for me in Nicky's terminology a "stuck-on song". Cornell has a great voice.

At last an ally  :-*

Yes, I remember, Matt too  :)

Yup, right, Erik, CC's catalog is very uneven, but he is invariably one of the best singers around, and his good stuff is top-league, particularly Euphoria Morning imo  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:46:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:20:21
I actually also prefer them there  :D

I can see you're the sort of man who, when it's raining, looks for the woman with the driest shoes ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:20:21
What's it like ?

I think it's excellent, but then I've always been a great DLR fan.  For me, some days it's equal best alongside Eat-em-and-Smile.  He'd left the Van Halen stadium/arena rock style behind by this point, so the sound is more stripped down and even bluesy in places.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:18:54
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:54:18
Thanks Man!

Are you sure you're not studying to be a reporter?  Fortunately, the words you put in my mouth were reasonably accurate, although if you think you're almighty, you might have to rethink some of your other philosophies.   ;)
If you'd had me saying something that offended me, like "Guinness and cheese are evil" or "James LaBrie is the greatest singer of all time," then I would've had to retaliate.

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What are just standing there?! Tell us what you think already! ;D

What I think is Ki is definitely something new on the Devin landscape.  I'm not fool enough to evaluate it on one listen (which I am still completing due to obligations last night).  The vocals and some moments of guitar sound Devinish, but the music is, for the most part, by far the mellowest of any I've heard by him with the exception of the semi-ambient/semi-electronic "Project EKO" bonus disc that came with Accelerated Evolution. It's Devin and prog, so I'm fully prepared to give it room to grow.  Through the first 10 songs, about the only one that sounded much like the Devin I'm used to is "Heaven Send," which sounds rather Ziltoidish.


NP: The rest of Ki obviously
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:39:18
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

I'm in training for my new dose of stuff 'that only dogs can hear' on Monday.  Well, as soon after Monday as it turns up, anyway! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:52:31
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:45:44
I think Genesis basically retained their essence throughout all the changes (you just need Tony Banks for that). 

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 12:50:08
For once, I really disagree substantially with you, Erik:  True, Tony's sound is an essential part of Genesis, but in my analysis, Phil's personal vicissitudes, and his ensuing need for confirmation, dominated the direction Genesis took, in a commercial direction - let's face it: They sold out.

The era from Foxtrot to Duke is the essential Genesis era, Foxtrot being still somewhat raw compared to the mature masterpiece Selling England, and Duke being at the transition from a true seeking progressive band to a band that wanted to aggregate fans and play stadiums (and play golf).

Interestingly, Ray Wilson had some hopes of getting Genesis back on the right track, but since he matched Tony and Mike so badly, who seem to have been quite complacent with their now celebrity status, the album turned out rather perfunctory.

And this aint pure speculation:  When I hear their self-titled album, I'm simply bored, I regard it as a duty to listen more to it (while Abacab still grips me here and there), and Cryme is a bit too raw to grip me (and the guys needed an album to get to know each other), while pretty much everything from Selling England to Duke has become pure bliss to me.

OK, guys, let me have it now  :o ;D

Actually, I agree with you (Nicky) that Phil eventually dragged the band into being mostly pop and not so proggy.  While I am obviously a Tony Banks fan, I think his influence began to wane after Wind and Wuthering.  His thinking (and Mike's too) may have shifted as well (which could be either good or bad with proggers) since I noticed that his solo stuff (The Fugitive) was not nearly as complex as I was expecting, and Mike + the Mechanics is basically not prog at all.  I may disagree with you as to which albums on the fringes of the "core" period are "essential," but we all have our favorites.  I think the early ones you found a bit raw were possibly their best, but then I like that kind of raw, which is, I think, what draws me to PG's early solo stuff.  And while I think Duke and parts of Abacab are great, I do think Genesis were past their prime by then.


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Actually, Greenie, this may just be the DT-album that you could click onto.

If LaBrie is replaced with a guest appearance by Kate Bush, or hell, maybe even one of George Bush's daughters, that would do it.   ;)

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I still wasnt convinced of the genius of DT, even tho more and more people I was meeting were lauding'm. But since the roomies at that time (basically the same fans as today + Appie (who's before yer time, Greenie)  and John (in black)) were rappin so much about DT, particularly Six Degrees, I thought, hm, better show some action.

Large-scale consumption of laudanum could certainly explain a lot, although I thought that went out of style a century or two ago.   And assuming Appie is Appelmoes??, he was still around when I first joined, prior to my hiatus.


NP: Ki again from the beginning

I've noticed some more nuggets of Devin-ness, although "Heaven Send" is still the standout for me so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-19, 17:10:43
Demians ~ Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 17:12:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:18:34
Steve has been spending quality time with his pets of late, rather than tw@tting around on the internet.  Our oldest dog has just suffered her second stroke, which obviously entails some running around from the veterinary point of view, not to mention the general care and affection angle.  Although substantially improved now, her days are clearly numbered if only because of her age (I think I said this before, when she had her first stroke) and this focusses my mind on the need to spend quality time with loved ones (animal or human) while you can.

Completely reasonable.  Since I like most dogs better than most people, I can certainly appreciate the validity of that.  Here's hoping her remaining days are happy and comfortable.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:46:31
I can see you're the sort of man who, when it's raining, looks for the woman with the driest shoes ;)

There's certainly something to be said for that, although if you save me one with damp shoes and a beautiful face, I won't complain.   8)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:37:35
At last an ally  :-*

Yup, right, Erik, CC's catalog is very uneven, but he is invariably one of the best singers around, and his good stuff is top-league, particularly Euphoria Morning imo  *horns*

I appreciate CC as well, although I'll admit, I know him more from Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog than I do from Audioslave or his solo-labeled stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 17:38:55
NP: Dixie Dregs - The Best of Dixie Dregs - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection

This is really good stuff, but since they're 100% instrumental, a best of is sufficient for me.  Kansas fans who don't mind going vocal-less now and then might find them interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 18:26:20
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 17:38:55
NP: Dixie Dregs - The Best of Dixie Dregs - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection

This is really good stuff, but since they're 100% instrumental, a best of is sufficient for me.  Kansas fans who don't mind going vocal-less now and then might find them interesting.

Top band, although I've not got that particular issue.  If anyone is looking for a cheap taster, then (in the UK at least) THIS ONE (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Of-The-Living-Dregs/dp/B001KF26BU/ref=sr_f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1244308017&sr=103-1) can be had at a bargain basement price if you don't mind a download version.


NP: Deep Purple - Fireball 25th Anniversary Edition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 18:55:59
NP: Frost* - Milliontown

Overall, I like this album very much, but I must say, it's a major offender in the "seemingly unrelated to the song, annoying spoken bits" department.   Fortunately, the part that's actually music is quite good.   One begins to wonder if giving producers lots of toys is really such a good thing.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 19:47:27
NP: Soundgarden - Down on the Upside

"Pretty Noose" alone is worth the price of admission.   *horns*

And yes, talking about good music does give one the urge to play it, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 20:52:03
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 19:47:27
And yes, talking about good music does give one the urge to play it, doesn't it?

Indeedy.  The funny thing is I know I had some Soundgarden stuff back in vinyl days, 'Superunknown' is actually visible in the albums pile in a photo I've got.  I also know I went to see them.  But I can't remember a thing about the concert or any music off albums!  Surely it can't be all down to alcohol? ;)

I did check out some CC samples online and wasn't sufficiently intrigued to investigate further, but I do note some Soundgarden albums are relatively cheap on Amazon, so come the next order you never know 8)


NP: Opeth - Ghost Reveries.  Because I ordered another Opeth CD that should hopefully turn up tomorrow, but typically I want it NOW!!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:18:52
Gazpacho - Night
Steve Lukather - Candyman

np: IQ - Frequency  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:26:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 20:52:03
NP: Opeth - Ghost Reveries.

Just like to say how frakkin awesome this is sounding after not playing it for a few months.  I'm having one of my "surely it's the best album ever recorded" moments - there'll be another one along later, I'm sure ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:47:53
IQ ~ Frequency

Nice. Typically IQ.
But i still feel like i'm waiting for something.
The cover remains bad though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 23:33:13
Magnum - The Last Dance *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 00:25:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:26:07
Just like to say how frakkin awesome this is sounding after not playing it for a few months.  I'm having one of my "surely it's the best album ever recorded" moments - there'll be another one along later, I'm sure ;D

Probably 52 more of them.   ;)

NP: Soundgarden - Superunknown

I'm having one of my "why didn't this band stay together and make lots more albums moments."


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:47:53
IQ ~ Frequency

Nice. Typically IQ.
But i still feel like i'm waiting for something.
The cover remains bad though.

So far, I'm rating this one as a solid effort but not superior by their standards.  BTW, anyone know what a "Riker Sky" is?  The only Rikers I know of are Riker's Island (a NYC prison) and Commander Riker (from Star Trek: TNG) And the cover will seem a lot better if you assume all the guys in the yellow and black striped shirts are John Belushi in a killer bee outfit.    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-20, 08:28:14
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 00:25:22
BTW, anyone know what a "Riker Sky" is?  The only Rikers I know of are Riker's Island (a NYC prison) and Commander Riker (from Star Trek: TNG) And the cover will seem a lot better if you assume all the guys in the yellow and black striped shirts are John Belushi in a killer bee outfit.    ;D
On the IQ forum people were wondering it too. Quote: It´s a story about a prison/prisoner coming to a prison. Rikers Island = Correction facility of NY city. In the comic books parallel universe it´s called Ryker Island. Seems you're close  ;).

np: Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 10:23:30
Just: Uriah Heep - Wake the Sleeper.  I don't care what the traditionalists say, to me this sounds more Heep than ever *horns*
Now: Wishbone Ash - Distillation CD2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-20, 12:15:30
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:52:31
Large-scale consumption of laudanum could certainly explain a lot, although I thought that went out of style a century or two ago.

Since our agreement to disagree must be canonised by now, Greenie, I vouch to disagree with ya, in fact by now I even have a permit to put you in place, cause Six Degrees is a fabulous album !!!

Ask Jonesy, ask me, ask Mad, ask Tom, even ask Paxi and Bupsie, who are progwimps (sorry guys, but I needed this for the argument). Hey, even Bluey got converted during her stay in the Room - and ya wanna be behind a woman, Greenie ?  (Hey, I'm talkin about prog progression)  ;D

I actually didnt know this meaning of laudanum, from websters-online-dictionary.org: "To dream that you take laudanum, signifies weakness of your own; and that you will have a tendency to be unduly influenced by others. You should cultivate determination. To prevent others from taking this drug, indicates that you will be the means of conveying great joy and good to people."


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 17:12:39
I appreciate CC as well, although I'll admit, I know him more from Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog than I do from Audioslave or his solo-labeled stuff.

Wait till ya hear Euphoria Morning - the best he's done (so far, imo)  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 20:52:03
I did check out some CC samples online and wasn't sufficiently intrigued to investigate further, but I do note some Soundgarden albums are relatively cheap on Amazon, so come the next order you never know 8)

I know I'l be confirming Bupsie's worst prejudices against me (and there might even be some truth in'm), but I must reiterate:  Get Euphoria Morning! Here's Chris at his best, in company with his good friends Alain Johannes and Natasja Shneider, who resp. is and was a great musician in his/her own right. (Natasja is sadly deceased, much too early.)

I actually dug up some links to great CC-performances some time ago (spent quite some time doin it), cause we had an earlier discussion about him. My efforts seem to have been utterly in vain at the time (guess cause it's easier to succumb to the widespread prejudices against him and thus write him off), but I'l give you guys another chance now:  http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg37896#msg37896  (go down to "Links to Chris Cornell songs")

If you're not convinced after this ... hm, then I don't know what the f*´s goin on  ::)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 21:26:07
Just like to say how frakkin awesome this is sounding after not playing it for a few months.

Isnt it  *horns*

Get Watershed too, if you don't have it - just as awesome  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 12:40:35
Just: Anathema - Judgement
Now: Opeth - Deliverance

Both excellent, based purely on a first listen, and I'm looking forward to forming a more in-depth bond over the weekend *horns*

I must get hold of Opeth's Damnation next, methinks, if only to complete my Steven Wilson trilogy 8)

As an aside, I hadn't realised (until I was reading the booklet that comes with the 'Ghost Reveries' reissue earlier) that the video for 'The Grand Conjuration' (on the accompanying DVD) features Gene Hoglan of Strapping Young Lad on drums.  I really must pay more attention in class ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 14:19:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-20, 12:15:30
Get Watershed too, if you don't have it - just as awesome  8)

Yes, I've got that one and it certainly is awesome. *horns*  My only gripe is that the bonus tracks are buried on the DVD >:(


Just: Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful DVD single.  I played this twice in a row, not because of the short-skirted lovelies who appear with the band (well, not purely because!) but due to it being an utterly barnstormingly excellent tune.
Now: Opeth - Still Life.  I think I'll declare today as National Opeth Day ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:10:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-20, 12:15:30
Since our agreement to disagree must be canonised by now, Greenie, I vouch to disagree with ya, in fact by now I even have a permit to put you in place, cause Six Degrees is a fabulous album !!!

Ask Jonesy, ask me, ask Mad, ask Tom, even ask Paxi and Bupsie, who are progwimps (sorry guys, but I needed this for the argument). Hey, even Bluey got converted during her stay in the Room - and ya wanna be behind a woman, Greenie ?  (Hey, I'm talkin about prog progression)  ;D

I actually didnt know this meaning of laudanum, from websters-online-dictionary.org: "To dream that you take laudanum, signifies weakness of your own; and that you will have a tendency to be unduly influenced by others. You should cultivate determination. To prevent others from taking this drug, indicates that you will be the means of conveying great joy and good to people."

I was mostly kidding there, Nicky.  I understand the Dreamies are big in the Room; they just haven't clicked for me.  I've tried to get into them, and I'll probably try some more.   As to being behind a woman (recreational purposes aside), I can live with that if a) she's an impressive woman or b) she's headed off a cliff.   ;D

I hadn't seen quite such a poetic definition of laudanum; I just knew it as a form of opium that people used to consume back before every Tom, Dick, and Harry did drugs.  Again, I was just having a bit of a fun, but I'm honored to have contributed to your education is some small way.    ;)

Later today, I'm going to a Summer Solstice party at some friends' house in Pennsylvania.  Their eldest daughter is into Chris Cornell, so perhaps I can have a chat about that (yes, she's very cute, but I'm her unofficial "uncle" and it would just be weird, even if my friends didn't have me executed -- I'll keep her in mind for Paco though.  Uncle Nicky would approve since she's a veggie.)

NP: The remaining bits of Superunknown

I'm tempted to play some Opeth myself, but methinks it would be best to show up at the party in a less somber mood than those blokes tend to evoke.  I'll save my Opeth for when I'm home alone with my Guinness.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:43:14
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:10:37
I'm tempted to play some Opeth myself, but methinks it would be best to show up at the party in a less somber mood than those blokes tend to evoke.

If I was heading for a function where there was veggie food, I think Opeth might cheer me up ;D

NP: Caravan - Songs for Oblivion Fishermen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:50:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-20, 12:15:30
... even ask Paxi and Bupsie, who are progwimps ...

>:(

Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:10:37
Later today, I'm going to a Summer Solstice party at some friends' house in Pennsylvania.  Their eldest daughter is into Chris Cornell, so perhaps I can have a chat about that (yes, she's very cute, but I'm her unofficial "uncle" and it would just be weird, even if my friends didn't have me executed -- I'll keep her in mind for Paco though.  Uncle Nicky would approve since she's a veggie.)

Thanks, but no thanks. I want a wife who can deliver a nice big piece of beef on the table. ;)
Besides, if she is into Chris Cornell, we might never have a good conversation.

You can still send me pictures though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:52:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:43:14
If I was heading for a function where there was veggie food, I think Opeth might cheer me up ;D

All things being equal, I'd agree, but these are some of my favorite people on the planet, and, as I mentioned, there will be beer.  :)

NP: Steely Dan - The Royal Scam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:00:55
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:50:03
>:(

Thanks, but no thanks. I want a wife who can deliver a nice big piece of beef on the table. ;)
Besides, if she is into Chris Cornell, we might never have a good conversation.

You can still send me pictures though.

I am soooo not going there.

If it's a carnivore you want, I could direct you to my most recent ex-.  This would be delightful for me in that it would get her out of my hemisphere, which isn't quite as far away as I want her, but it's a start.  On the downside, you probably wouldn't want to be my friend afterward.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:40:50
Opeth - Deliverance.  This really is mighty stuff *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:44:30
Dream Theater ~ A Right To Massage  A Rite To Passage  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 17:39:07
Opeth - The Making of 'Deliverance' & 'Damnation'

(The documentary part of the Lamentations DVD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-20, 19:09:58
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts

5. The Crusher
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 21:44:07
Despite the fact that i still haven't received it yet and undoubtedly will this weekend, i'm still playing it.

A Nightmare To Remember *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 22:07:25
Opeth - Lamentations Live DVD

Thoroughly recommended, this one.  I don't know what it costs these days, but back when I bought it the price was very reasonable for over 3 hours of material *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-20, 22:57:02
Arena - Caught In The Act (DVD)  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 22:58:31
Anathema - Judgement.

Only the second time I've played this, but it could well end up being my favourite of the Anathema albums I've heard so far.  The track 'Don't Look Too Far' in particular is gorgeous. *horns*

And it only cost me £2.98 ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-06-21, 15:01:49
Millenium - Exist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-21, 16:02:53
Coverdale/Page - Coverdale/Page
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:02:52
Np Black Clouds and Silver Linings by the Dreamies   ;D. (Thanks Manatee)


Which arrived yesterday after I had left for Wales.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:34:10
Hi guys, I'm back from Cuba. It really was the very best journey I ever made. What a country! I'll definitely go back there eventually...

NP: The Aurora Project - Shadow Border

I bought it the day before I left to Cuba and played it almost constantly there. I still cannot stop playing it now I'm back, so I guess that means that it must be good... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:43:42
Hey!! :) Welcome back Tom!! *horns*
We missed you.

Good to hear you enjoyed it! Don't forget to tell us all about it! (or at least a little bit)
(about your holiday)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:48:24
And another "welcome back" to our Cuban Missionary.  I trust you gave out a load of Arena CDs to the natives ;)

Just: Saga - The Chapters Live
Now: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-21, 22:56:56
NP Disc 2 Black Clouds and silver Linings - Uncovered
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-21, 23:36:32
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-21, 22:56:56
NP Disc 2 Black Clouds and silver Linings - Uncovered

How come everyone's got this apart from me? >:(  I'd just like to take this opportunity to say you're a bunch of people of questionable lineage ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 10:53:58
A Band Called 'O' - The Knife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:07:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:34:10
Hi guys, I'm back from Cuba. It really was the very best journey I ever made. What a country! I'll definitely go back there eventually...

Welcome "home", Tom. Glad that it was such a big experience for you, and glad that nothin bad happened  :)

Are you a commie now ?  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-06-21, 21:34:10
NP: The Aurora Project - Shadow Border

Never heard of it. What's it like, Tom ?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:43:14
If I was heading for a function where there was veggie food, I think Opeth might cheer me up ;D

>:(


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:00:55
If it's a carnivore you want, I could direct you to my most recent ex-.  This would be delightful for me in that it would get her out of my hemisphere, which isn't quite as far away as I want her, but it's a start.  On the downside, you probably wouldn't want to be my friend afterward.   :-\

;D

See, that's carnies for you  :P

You can be happy that ya still have your * Greenie. Otoh I don't even know whether Manatees have a *  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:10:37
Their eldest daughter is into Chris Cornell  ... I'll keep her in mind for Paco though

Paxi has to do some homework first  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:10:37
Uncle Nicky would approve since she's intelligent

Yes, I like intelligent people  ;) ;D


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:50:03
You can still send me pictures though.

And me too  :D


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:44:30
A Right To Massage ~ A Rite To Passage  ;D

First duties, then pleasure, Mad  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:52:31
Mike + the Mechanics is basically not prog at all

No, I was disappointed too  :(


NP  Aghora:  Formless

Yup  *horns*

Santiago Dobles spent several years piecing this album together. Fortunately Pappa Gustavo supported and encouraged him, and so Pappa became executive producer. (Nice to keep it in the family.)

Florida group, got some guys from Cynic involved.

This is stuff for specialists/weirdos (take your pick) - most people would say "overwrought" - but for me it's ear candy bigtime  8)  (What does that make me ?)  ;D

Jonesy, I'm sure you'l like it cause you're a weirdo too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:10:05
Battlestar Sonatica, Bear McCreary, from the Battlestar Galactica (2003) season 3 soundtrack.
I love the series as much as its soundtrack. Any fan of BSG 2003 here ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:51:42
Quote from: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:10:05
Any fan of BSG 2003 here ?

Oh yes - completely blew me away!  I don't much care for US Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV stuff, but BSG is a whole different ballgame - awesome *horns*
I see the complete thing is coming soon on Blu-Ray for a ridiculously large amount of money.  Once the price drops to less stellar levels I'm having me one of those ;D


NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-06-22, 13:47:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-21, 23:36:32
How come everyone's got this apart from me? >:(  I'd just like to take this opportunity to say you're a bunch of people of questionable lineage ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:51:42

NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Ah good, I see it has arrived then.

It's what comes of living in the boonies  ;D

After listening to it. My bet is that most of you will prefer SC however I think I like this better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-22, 17:32:37
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-18, 21:17:38
I really like Kowtow and Holidays and don't mind a bit of pop, but must confess I don't have or have heard the Menel albums of IQ (do have the rest). I'll take your recom and give AYSC a try, Bupie.

I would be very pleased to have your opinion on it, indeed  :) And on Nomzamo as well since it's a pretty good album too  *horns*

Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-06-22, 13:47:23
Ah good, I see it has arrived then.

It's what comes of living in the boonies  ;D

After listening to it. My bet is that most of you will prefer SC however I think I like this better.

Am I the only one that doesn't have it yet ? I had pre-ordered it on Amazon but they could not deliver before early July so I cancelled and I am going to buy the 3 cds' edition that I saw in a store today in ... half an hour  *horns* ... unless they sell all the copies this afternoon  >:( ...  which I doubt  :)

I read that The Best Of Times has a killer guitar solo, BTW.

NP : Nothing until music pours from the (black) clouds  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-06-22, 17:52:08
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-22, 17:32:37
Am I the only one that doesn't have it yet ?

No.

I'm going to buy the 3 disc edition. Don't know when. But I will.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 17:58:04
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-22, 17:32:37
Am I the only one that doesn't have it yet ? I had pre-ordered it on Amazon but they could not deliver before early July so I cancelled

Well I thought I was the only one, but as I got it on the day of release I guess I shouldn't complain. 8)

I used to pre-order everything with Amazon because the service was exceptionally good and it was so easy.  But in the last year or so more and more titles went straight on to back-order even when you'd pre-ordered it, which I found really annoying.  So they lost my business for pre-orders and I'll only order something now if it shows as actually in stock.  The new Dream Theater album was an exception to this as someone sent me an Amazon gift voucher, so I thought I might as well use it.  Even so, I notice the single CD version of the album went straight to "Usually dispatched within 7 to 10 days" so I guess I was lucky!

NP: Deep Purple - Purpendicular
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-06-22, 19:49:00
Jadis - Somersault
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-22, 20:30:57
Shadow Gallery ~ Carved In Stone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 21:02:46
Opeth - Deliverance.

I'm concerned about the absence of Manatee, last seen heading off to celebrate the Summer Solstice in some pagan enclave.  I do hope he's not been ritually sacrificed by the Pennsylvegans ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-06-22, 22:43:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:51:42
Oh yes - completely blew me away!  I don't much care for US Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV stuff, but BSG is a whole different ballgame - awesome *horns*
I see the complete thing is coming soon on Blu-Ray for a ridiculously large amount of money.  Once the price drops to less stellar levels I'm having me one of those ;D


NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

I've been meaning to ask. Is there a big difference between normal DVD's and Blue Ray? Can you really tell the difference?

NP Black Clouds and silver Linings again.

I find it very familiar even though it is new. I don't find much ground breaking material here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2009-06-22, 22:55:33
NP Aragon - Rocking Horse (and other short stories from the past)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-19, 12:50:08
For once, I really disagree substantially with you, Erik:  True, Tony's sound is an essential part of Genesis, but in my analysis, Phil's personal vicissitudes, and his ensuing need for confirmation, dominated the direction Genesis took, in a commercial direction - let's face it: They sold out.

The era from Foxtrot to Duke is the essential Genesis era, Foxtrot being still somewhat raw compared to the mature masterpiece Selling England, and Duke being at the transition from a true seeking progressive band to a band that wanted to aggregate fans and play stadiums (and play golf).

Interestingly, Ray Wilson had some hopes of getting Genesis back on the right track, but since he matched Tony and Mike so badly, who seem to have been quite complacent with their now celebrity status, the album turned out rather perfunctory.

And this aint pure speculation:  When I hear their self-titled album, I'm simply bored, I regard it as a duty to listen more to it (while Abacab still grips me here and there), and Cryme is a bit too raw to grip me (and the guys needed an album to get to know each other), while pretty much everything from Selling England to Duke has become pure bliss to me.

OK, guys, let me have it now   

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-19, 16:52:31
Actually, I agree with you (Nicky) that Phil eventually dragged the band into being mostly pop and not so proggy.  While I am obviously a Tony Banks fan, I think his influence began to wane after Wind and Wuthering.  His thinking (and Mike's too) may have shifted as well (which could be either good or bad with proggers) since I noticed that his solo stuff (The Fugitive) was not nearly as complex as I was expecting, and Mike + the Mechanics is basically not prog at all.  I may disagree with you as to which albums on the fringes of the "core" period are "essential," but we all have our favorites.  I think the early ones you found a bit raw were possibly their best, but then I like that kind of raw, which is, I think, what draws me to PG's early solo stuff.  And while I think Duke and parts of Abacab are great, I do think Genesis were past their prime by then.

I knew this would stir some controversy  ;D. Sure they changed and injected more pop into their sound, but I think throughout their career Genesis maintained a certain "genesisness" in their music, a certain quality and sound, of which Tony Banks chords and melodies are an important core ingredient. If you take We Can't Dance and Selling England and look with a bit more distance, you might say that I Can't Dance and I Know What I Like aren't a million miles apart, the ballads Hold On My Heart and More Fool Me aren't either and with Fading Lights we have a 90's equivalent of Firth Of Fifth. The more that things change, the more they stay the same. I don't think they simply sold out, they just wanted to do something different and therefore changed (and sure the smell of succes may have lured them a bit). I don't think that it's all Phil Collins' influence (although his solo career success will of course have had its impact); Mike and The Mechanics and most of Banks' solo stuff is hardly prog as Manatee correctly pointed out.

As for Duke and Abacab: Duke to me is a very fresh sounding transition album from the 70s to the 80s and a big step forward after And Then There Were Three, on which they were obviously struggling after Hackett's departure. Duke is a cherished album that I've come to appreciate more and more. Abacab I think is an amazing album and definitely progressive, they totally reinvented themselves with a bold new and leaner sound.

Their eponymous album and Invisible Touch have aged less well. Mike Rutherford always says his favourite album is "Side A Of Genesis", side B is B sides material indeed. With the best stuff from the two you could have one great Genesis 80's album. Too bad they called it quits after Calling All Stations, because I really liked the direction they were taking with that one, a bit darker and slightly heavier, especially the great title track.

Thanks guys btw for the PT/Deadwing feedback, I'll be a good boy and reconsider!

And Nicky, thanks also for the Cornell/Euphoria Morning recom, looks like I have to check it out, I'll start with the links in your earlier post that I missed at the time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 23:18:40
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-06-22, 22:43:40
I've been meaning to ask. Is there a big difference between normal DVD's and Blue Ray? Can you really tell the difference?

My God yes, much sharper and more detail.  If you can't tell the difference you need a dog and a stick ;)

Also, there's whizzy fly-out menus over the picture which makes navigation a lot easier.  The only real drawback has been the price of discs, but you can get 3 for around £20 from Amazon at the moment (selected titles only) so it's heading in the right direction.  Also the odd title such as Rush S&A live was cheaper than the DVD version anyway.


NP: Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-23, 11:10:01
JF Midnight Oil - 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

I bought it recently (I only had it on vinyl), thanks to the song title game topic  ;D that reminded me of it, and boy, what a slap in the face. All the songs came back to my memory at first notes and I now clearly remember what a deep impact this album made on me at the time of its release. Ten songs, ten gems  8) 8) 8)  Buy it, load it, steal it if necessary but LISTEN to it : it is a vital recommendation for your own musical sanity.

For the anecdote, this album had two singularities : first, it was one the first albums carrying an openly ecological message ; second, it produced one of the rare (unique ?) hit single including a (rather long) drum solo with Power And The Passion.

NP Dream Theater - Black Clouds

I have only listened to the first song so far but the first Rudess solo (on three in one song :o) made me cringe : his keyboards seem to scream "outside producer, outside producer"  >:(  Even non veggies take some fat off their meat sometimes  :P Too bad because the song could be great with something like a five minutes cut-off. I hope that further listens and the rest of the album will make me change my mind  ::)

Edit : Now I have listened to three songs and I am starting to get thrilled. AROP is a neat metal song with a nice chorus, in the line of Constant Motion but probably better. Wither is a power ballad, a bit in the style of Forsaken but more AOR than nu metal, and waaaay better than Forsaken. At first listen, I like it a lot  *horns* I also notice that James is doing a great job. Too bad that it is almost impossible to hear the bass lines. Anyway, hope is coming back  :) Complete review to follow in the dedicated thread.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-23, 11:59:46
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2009-06-22, 22:55:33
Abacab I think is an amazing album and definitely progressive, they totally reinvented themselves with a bold new and leaner sound.

Thanks, Erik. You're more of an expert on Genesis than I am, so I appreciate your comments on'm. I'l soon give Abacab some runs and try to see it in this light  :)


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And Nicky, thanks also for the Cornell/Euphoria Morning recom

Welcome, Erik. I'm sure you'l be pleasantly surprised  ;)


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I'll start with the links in your earlier post that I missed at the time.

Looks like you'l be the only one. Pity  :'(


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 21:02:46
Pennsylvegans ;)

;D

That only happens if ya don't drink enuff Guinnesses  :D

I'v noticed your umlaut, Jönesy  *horns*


Played:

Cure:  Disintegration and Wish

I got these two albums some time ago on the basis of several Amazon reviews. I can see that there are very genuine moods on these albums, but the music's too monotonous for my temperament. I'l try to put them on again some time when Ms and I are lounging. Maybe they'l grow  :-\

Anyone into Cure ?


Iced Earth:  Something Wicked, Pts 1 & 2

Much more to my taste. Not so experimental in terms of changing signatures and complex passages, but good solid metal with top musicianship and some special twists and moods here and there, and an intriguing, quite philosophical, storyline that I don't quite get (yet).

Recommended to heavy roomies  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-23, 12:13:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-23, 11:59:46
Played:

Cure:  Disintegration and Wish

I got these two albums some time ago on the basis of several Amazon reviews. I can see that there are very genuine moods on these albums, but the music's too monotonous for my temperament. I'l try to put them on again some time when Ms and I are lounging. Maybe they'l grow  :-\

Anyone into Cure ?

I really liked their first two albums, especially Seventeen Seconds that has got great songs like A Forest (I should consider buying the cd edition since it's another "vinyl only" in my collection). Strongly recommended to ... everybody. I completely lost interest in their music past the mid-eighties.


QuoteIced Earth:  Something Wicked, Pts 1 & 2

Much more to my taste. Not so experimental in terms of changing signatures and complex passages, but good solid metal with top musicianship and some special twists and moods here and there, and an intriguing, quite philosophical, storyline that I don't quite get (yet).

Don't know them but they have a cool (pun intended) name  :)

NP Still Black Clouds ... In the middle of The Count Of Tuscany right now. The Best Of Times was really HUGE at first listen ... at the exception of the fade-out outro >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-23, 15:55:38
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-23, 12:13:50
Don't know them but they have a cool (pun intended) name  :)

They're probably at the upper limits of your heavy tolerance, Bupsie, but I can't be sure. If you wanna try'm, then I suggest you get Part 1 of Something Wicked, "Framing Armageddon", as Tim "Ripper" Owens sings on this one, and it seems to me more melodic than Part 2. I like Ripper's singing far more than Matt Barlow's, who sings on Part 2.


NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity

There are some real nice songs on this one, and some mediocre ones. One really feels that the guys were being pressed into a radio-friendly mold. Fortunately they freed themselves and then made Six Degrees, a heck of an album, and the first of the DT we know today, the flagship of progmetal  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:25:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 21:02:46
Opeth - Deliverance.

I'm concerned about the absence of Manatee, last seen heading off to celebrate the Summer Solstice in some pagan enclave.  I do hope he's not been ritually sacrificed by the Pennsylvegans ;)

You're not far off, actually.  I was somewhat sacrificed to a young, attractive (albeit overly tattooed) unwed mother, although sadly, not entirely in the way that Nicky (and I) prefer.  Other topics of hilarity included: what happens when hybrid cars decide to run on neither gas nor electricity, why my insane friends have roosters in their backyard (which, if you've had a bit much to drink the prior evening, are probably the most annoying critters on the planet), my recruitment of my friends' second daughter (not of age yet so hands off, despite carnivorous leaning) to be my official representative at college reunions so I won't get abused for not going, and a strange hairy guy who claimed to have just gotten out of prison, although those who knew him better later revealed that he is merely full of shite and not a recent detainee.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-22, 12:07:17
You can be happy that ya still have your * Greenie. Otoh I don't even know whether Manatees have a *  ;D

We're mammals, so I believe we do.  Finding ladies who are turned on by motor boat propeller scars is another story.

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And me too  :D


Sorry guys, I think me acquiring and posting said pictures would violate the benevolent pseudo-uncle by-laws, so you'll just have to wait for her to get drunk in public in front of that a**hole from Girls Gone Wild like everyone else.

Re: The Cure

I have a couple of albums, Nicky, but I wouldn't call myself a big fan or particularly expert in their catalog.  I'd say they have moments of brilliance, but you have to sift through a lot of less-than-fascinating stuff to get to it.  As you probably know, they aren't the least bit heavy, and it's debatable whether they're proggish, although they're certainly not plain vanilla radio-friendly music.

Replying to multiple posts at once is tiring, especially when some of them are Nicky's 8-parters, so I'll do another post if I find something else that I should reply to.

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

This one still needs room to grow on me.  Kind of ironic, ain't it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:50:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-21, 23:36:32
How come everyone's got this apart from me? >:(  I'd just like to take this opportunity to say you're a bunch of people of questionable lineage ;)

I don't have it, but then, I don't want it.  I guess that means I'm of questionable taste rather than lineage.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-23, 20:32:18
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:50:10
I don't have it, but then, I don't want it.  I guess that means I'm of questionable taste rather than lineage.   ;D

I couldn't possibly comment ;) ;D ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:25:57
my recruitment of my friends' second daughter (not of age yet so hands off)

Someone once said, "If there's grass on the wicket, let's play cricket."  But it wasn't me, your honour ;)


NP: Be Bop Deluxe - Modern Music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-23, 20:42:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:25:57
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

This one still needs room to grow on me.

I bought it knowing it was atypical and now think it's a truly excellent album.  I'll be extremely surprised if it doesn't end up in my top ten of 2009.  I guess it was easier for me to bond with it, not having previous Devin experience, but I think it'd be an awful shame if it didn't fully click home with you at some point.  An utterly beautiful work, even the Elvis bit, with a wonderfully natural and dynamic sound quality that puts many other recent releases to shame.


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:25:57
Kind of ironic, ain't it?

No, that was Alanis ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-23, 21:01:12
Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Clouds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-06-23, 21:39:43
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-06-23, 21:01:12
Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Clouds

But where are the linings, mad?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 23:37:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-23, 20:32:18
Someone once said, "If there's grass on the wicket, let's play cricket."  But it wasn't me, your honour ;)

I think I'll just assume I don't know what that means and let it go as another in a long line of British perversions.   ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-23, 20:42:34
I bought it knowing it was atypical and now think it's a truly excellent album.  I'll be extremely surprised if it doesn't end up in my top ten of 2009.  I guess it was easier for me to bond with it, not having previous Devin experience, but I think it'd be an awful shame if it didn't fully click home with you at some point.  An utterly beautiful work, even the Elvis bit, with a wonderfully natural and dynamic sound quality that puts many other recent releases to shame.

I don't actively dislike it, but I've only found a few parts I've really connected with so far.  Still, that's not unusual with anything Devin does on the first several plays, so I'm not worried yet.  I think anyone who buys this is morally obligated to buy Physicist too just so they understand the degree to which he normally bashes one's head in.   ;D

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No, that was Alanis ;)

Unlike Alanis, though, I actually know what the word means.   :P

In the car earlier: I determined that Mastodon is ideal for playing while in NYC traffic without actually having to ram someone.  And the more I play it, the more I think it sounds like very early Black Sabbath with an extra helping of virtuosity.  This is not a put-down.  I like Black Sabbath, especially the early stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-06-24, 01:06:47
JF The Tea Party - Transmission

NP John Wetton - Rock Of Faith

Difficult to connect those two albums. One features some tortured alternative/indus rock (maybe they had too much tea ?) and the other some gentle and unoffensive music since I wouldn't go as far as calling it rock (maybe they had not enough coffee ?). Hum, time to go to bed ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-06-24, 09:51:35
NP Steve Winwood - Junction Seven

I liked Arc Of A Diver or Talking Back To The Night very much but this one  :P Another album to put on the "sell back" list ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-24, 10:19:54
Just: Paatos - Kallocain
Now: Liquid Trio Experiment - Spontaneous Combustion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-06-24, 10:25:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-23, 15:55:38
NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity
There are some real nice songs on this one, and some mediocre ones. One really feels that the guys were being pressed into a radio-friendly mold. Fortunately they freed themselves and then made Six Degrees, a heck of an album, and the first of the DT we know today, the flagship of progmetal  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Edit: Fortunately they freed themselves and then made Scenes From A Memory, a heck of an album, ...

Nicky, I know you prefer Six Degrees but you can't just skip Scenes, DT already freed themselves with Scenes. As I said before, they did what Marillion did, releasing their most poppy record company influenced album (Holidays In Eden) and then an ambitious stellar concept album (Brave). Six Degrees then is their Marbles, altough it took Marillion longer (and a few hit-and-miss albums) to get there ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-24, 11:57:16
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2009-06-24, 10:25:12
Edit: Fortunately they freed themselves and then made Scenes From A Memory ...

Right, Erik, I don't know why I'v become so careless - maybe old age, or maybe I'm too comfortable in the Room  ;D


NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity  (on repeat)

Actually, I'd now say that FII turns out to be a very fine album if one has the patience to get properly into it - as Jonesy also commented earlier. Yesterday I ended up playing it the whole day, some four times thru (with the necessary repeats).

The main problem imo is that the first two tracks are poor. In fact, I find New Millenium a lousy track - don't understand why they included it, and particularly why they chose it as first track. I'l probably skip it in the future.

Once you get past these two tracks, the album gets better and better. Track three, Peruvian Skies, is a Petrucci classic, and Hollow Years a Portnoy classic. Then comes Burning My Soul, which I find boring. The rest of the album is pure bliss.

And Master Petrucci has done some of his finest stuff on FII.

Guess I have to make the same effort with Scenes .....  :)

However, Erik, I can't share your enthusiasm for H-Marillion. I'd say their music is too laid back for me. DT are far more hard-driving - I need that.


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:25:57
You're not far off, actually ....

Sounds like the Addams family  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-23, 20:32:18
If there's grass on the wicket, let's play cricket.

That was wicked, Jonesy  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-06-24, 13:02:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-24, 11:57:16
NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity  (on repeat)

Actually, I'd now say that FII turns out to be a very fine album if one has the patience to get properly into it - as Jonesy also commented earlier. Yesterday I ended up playing it the whole day, some four times thru (with the necessary repeats).

The main problem imo is that the first two tracks are poor. In fact, I find New Millenium a lousy track - don't understand why they included it, and particularly why they chose it as first track. I'l probably skip it in the future.

It took me a few listens but I really enjoy New Millenium now. Quite unusual in DT's catalog but that can be seen as a quality and for once John Myung is put at the front  :)

QuoteOnce you get past these two tracks, the album gets better and better. Track three, Peruvian Skies, is a Petrucci classic, and Hollow Years a Portnoy classic. Then comes Burning My Soul, which I find boring. The rest of the album is pure bliss.
Nicky.

I hated Burning My Soul at first. Now I won't say that I really like it but I don't feel the need to skip it. The only song that I really dislike -maybe the worst for me in all of DT's catalog- is Just Let Me Breathe   :P

NP Dream Theater - Black Clouds ...

I am completely reassured now  :)  At this point, I think it might quickly seen at outclassing SC ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 18:40:34
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-06-23, 21:39:43
But where are the linings, mad?

;D

They got lost in between the images and words.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-06-24, 18:57:36
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 18:40:34
;D

They got lost in between the images and words.  :P

The images in your mind and the words in your fingers?

NP:
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Anyone heard the new one already?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 19:08:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-06-24, 18:57:36
The images in your mind and the words in your fingers?

Something like that.

NP> Guess what?

DT ~ BC & SL

It's horrible.  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-06-24, 19:21:38
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-24, 19:25:12
John Martyn - Bless the Weather
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-24, 20:44:23
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 20:52:27
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-24, 21:43:20
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 20:52:27
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

What a jolly splendid idea!


Amaseffer - Slaves for Life *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 22:33:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-06-24, 21:43:20
What a jolly splendid idea!


Amaseffer - Slaves for Life *horns*


8)

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ The Queen Of The City Of Ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:14:50
Just: The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel
Now: Magellan - Test of Wills

Starting my day with the prog turned up to eleven ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:18:53
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-06-24, 19:08:30
DT ~ BC & SL

It's horrible.  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-X

???  :( Are you kidding, Mad ? Or have you really become mad ?  ;D

NP Marillion - This Strange Engine

I like this one more at each listen. It really has aged well  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:24:08
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:18:53
NP Marillion - This Strange Engine

I like this one more at each listen. It really has aged well  :)

It's certainly got more than it's fair share of classics.  I particuarly love Accidental Man *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-06-25, 11:47:39
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-06-24, 13:02:09
The only song that I really dislike -maybe the worst for me in all of DT's catalog- is Just Let Me Breathe   :P

Agree, Bups, it also leaves me cold  :(

However, the following song, Anna Lee, is wonderful, and both Jamie and Petrucci are sublime.

So, I conclude at this point that FII has some 3-4 poor songs, and unfortunately the albums starts with two of'm, but most of FII is vintage DT  *horns*


NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity  (on repeat)

DT-albums are born to be repeat-albums, cause they'r so rich in fabulous twists and turns  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 14:25:23
Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Now: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:15:12
NP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

His first solo.  Despite the somewhat off-putting title, thus far it seems similar in style and quality to the The Old Road, perhaps a bit heavier on extended keyboard solos (but if you buy something by a noted keyboardist, I'd think this wouldn't be a shock).  Nay for the Amazon $1 off a download if you've bought something else promo apparently only applying once, not that I needed the dollar off to buy this one, but as Lord Jönes will confirm, cheaper is better, especially when you're expecting it.  By the way, MO's equivalent to ashes and trains would appear to be roads.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:53:40
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:15:12
NP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

After listening all the way through once, I report the following: It has more of an instrumental focus than The Old Road  (some songs are completely instrumental).  It's perhaps a bit lighter than TOR; vocals when there are some are similar (Wetton appears again).  Obviously prog house rules require multiple listens, but my first impression is: pretty and pleasant but probably not five stars.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:57:33
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:15:12
By the way, MO's equivalent to ashes and trains would appear to be roads.

To further muddy the water, the 'road' on the cover of 'The Old Road' is actually the trackbed of an abandoned railway, or railroad in CookieSpeak ;)

Just: Rush - Hold Your Fire
Now: OSI - Office of Strategic Influence.  This is probably a contender for the Green Sea Mammal award for excessive SFX if you're averse to that sort of thing :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-06-25, 21:22:36
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:18:53
???  :( Are you kidding, Mad ? Or have you really become mad ?  ;D


;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-06-25, 22:20:22
NP Aragon - Mouse

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-06-24, 11:57:16
Right, Erik, I don't know why I'v become so careless - maybe old age, or maybe I'm too comfortable in the Room  ;D
Ok then, you're forgiven ::)

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NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity  (on repeat)

Actually, I'd now say that FII turns out to be a very fine album if one has the patience to get properly into it - as Jonesy also commented earlier. Yesterday I ended up playing it the whole day, some four times thru (with the necessary repeats).

The main problem imo is that the first two tracks are poor. In fact, I find New Millenium a lousy track - don't understand why they included it, and particularly why they chose it as first track. I'l probably skip it in the future.

Once you get past these two tracks, the album gets better and better. Track three, Peruvian Skies, is a Petrucci classic, and Hollow Years a Portnoy classic. Then comes Burning My Soul, which I find boring. The rest of the album is pure bliss.

And Master Petrucci has done some of his finest stuff on FII.

Guess I have to make the same effort with Scenes .....  :)
Falling Into Infinity is quite a fine album indeed. I'm ok with the first two tracks and rather like You Not Me actually, prefer it over, say, I Walk Beside You on Octavarium. Burning My Soul and Just Let Me Breathe put me off as well.
And yes, you really should make an effort with Scenes, Nicky, it's worthwhile and I don't really understand why it hasn't clicked with you yet!

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However, Erik, I can't share your enthusiasm for H-Marillion. I'd say their music is too laid back for me. DT are far more hard-driving - I need that.
Fair enough, everybody his/her own cup of tea (or coffee)  ;)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 10:24:08
It's certainly got more than it's fair share of classics [Marillion - This Strange Engine].  I particuarly love Accidental Man *horns*
Like it as well, altough it's a bit uneven [the album]. It would have been a better album if Hope For The Future and An Accidental Man would have been left off. Hope For The Future should just never have been recorded/released (even the band themselves think so). An Accidental Man is a great track but seems out of place here (and is indeed from the AOS sessions). I think it would have fitted better on Marillion.com. Without those two tracks wwe would've had a set of shorter, more acoustic based songs and one big epic (would also have made it an perfect Vinyl set up actually!).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 23:04:07
Jethro Tull - Bursting Out *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 00:07:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-25, 23:04:07
Jethro Tull - Bursting Out *horns* *horns* *horns*

And furthermore,  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 09:30:18
Supertramp - Slow Motion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 10:38:01
Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Click.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-26, 10:44:07
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-25, 22:20:22
Falling Into Infinity is quite a fine album indeed. I'm ok with the first two tracks and rather like You Not Me actually, prefer it over, say, I Walk Beside You on Octavarium.

I am listening to Octavarium right now and I really enjoy I Walk Beside You. It's the best song U2 has made those last twenty years  ;) Seriously, what I also really appreciate on Octavarium is that the first six songs are short and tight with no excessive noodling. I like them all (well, I don't care much for TALW), especially Never Enough ... the best song Muse has ever made  ;D

QuoteAnd yes, you really should make an effort with Scenes, Nicky, it's worthwhile and I don't really understand why it hasn't clicked with you yet!

Although I was thrilled at first listens, Scenes ... is the DT album that I play the less (WDADU excepted) since I think it showcases all DT's excesses and flaws. It's also the only studio album where I struggle with James' voice. Cut a good quarter of hour off (mainly on Beyond This Life, Home and Finally Free) and tune James down a bit (like they did on BC&SL) and I guess things would be different for me. But I know I am clearly in the minority here. I still find that Through Her Eyes is DT's most moving ballad, though  :'(

QuoteHope For The Future should just never have been recorded/released (even the band themselves think so).

Sometimes I prefer not to know what a band thinks of his own songs. For example, I read some harsh words from Steve H on No One Can. Still, I find it to be a great poppy tune with lyrics that really move me :

The days before you came
Were really all the same
A greyness I used to call freedom
Endless nights out with the boys
The boasting and the noise
To think that I ever believed them

NP Dream Theater : Octavarium



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-26, 11:35:55
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-06-25, 22:20:22
And yes, you really should make an effort with Scenes, Nicky, it's worthwhile and I don't really understand why it hasn't clicked with you yet!

Well, let's see  ;)

Guess one reason is that the DT-albums require so much effort of the listener ( ;) Greenie ). Once I had gotten properly into Six Degrees and the following DT-albums, I felt that I oughtta devote some time to other groups too  ;D


Earlier:  Chris Cornell:  Euphoria Morning

One of my gems, maybe not a repeat-album (like FII), but very enjoyable every so often  :)


NP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity  (on repeat)

A week ago, I would have sworn that this was DT's lapse album. Now it's become a drug, better than s! ... well, maybe not quite, but close up  ::) ;D


Greenie, have you considered whether you might be an idiot  :o

Maybe your ex is right about that  ;D

I mean, you live nextdoor to what is arguably this planet's best rock group, and you don't even know whether you like'm  ::)

Otoh I don't know whether Manatees can be idiots. It's a step further from having a *  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 13:48:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-26, 11:35:55
Greenie, have you considered whether you might be an idiot  :o

Shhhhhhhh!  The guy thinks he's a sea mammal!  Change the subject for frak's sake! ;D


Just: Tori Amos - From the Choirgirl Hotel.  Easily my fave Tori *horns*
Now: Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 16:55:54
A.C.T - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 18:11:41
Glass Hammer - Culture of Ascent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 18:36:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-26, 11:35:55
Well, let's see  ;)

Guess one reason is that the DT-albums require so much effort of the listener ( ;) Greenie ).

Sort of like it requires a lot of effort to sit still at the dentist.

Quote
Greenie, have you considered whether you might be an idiot  :o

Maybe your ex is right about that  ;D

Actually, she was convinced I was a flippin' genius.  She just wasn't a very nice person.  I'd prefer one that thinks she's smarter than me but is kind about it.  I, on the other hand, assume I'm an idiot.  Not about this though.   ;)

Quote
I mean, you live nextdoor to what is arguably this planet's best rock group, and you don't even know whether you like'm  ::)

Otoh I don't know whether Manatees can be idiots. It's a step further from having a *  ;D

I do know whether I like them: I don't.  I acknowledge their obvious skills as musicians, and yes, a few songs here and there do sound pretty good to me, but overall, just not my thing.  And it cannot be emphasized enough that they need a better singer.  Also, if you've ever been on the Belt Parkway or the LIE (Long Island Expressway, known to my dear departed dad as "The World's Longest Parking Lot"), you'd understand that you can be very far away from Long Island even if you live 2 miles from it -- and being far away from it is a good thing (not unlike being far away from the aforementioned -ex, who happens to live on LI.  Coincidence?  I think not.).

Manatees are idiots by definition.  Anyone can run into a propeller blade or two, but after five or six times, you've got to figure it would be a good idea to avoid powerboats.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 13:48:38
Shhhhhhhh!  The guy thinks he's a sea mammal!  Change the subject for frak's sake! ;D

If you guys are going to be mean about it, I'm just going to get my waterproof iPod and listen to Devin by myself in a nice quiet estuary somewhere.  BTW, manatees are veggies like Nicky, so maybe I'm really a shark.

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki


P.S. I own .25 of a Dream Theater album now that I have Transatlantic's SMPT:e.   :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-06-26, 19:28:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-06-26, 11:35:55
Guess one reason is that the DT-albums require so much effort of the listener ( ;) Greenie ). Once I had gotten properly into Six Degrees and the following DT-albums, I felt that I oughtta devote some time to other groups too  ;D

Really Nicky, I disagree, I actually think it's bullshit. With DT it's actually you like it or you simply don't. I can well understand that. It's not overly complex music or anything (although I guess they want you to think so ::) ). I don't think it requires much effort to 'get' what they mean with their music.
At first, I didn't like Dream Theater (I wasn't into metal back then), but when I began to like metal, I liked Octavarium a lot more. After that, I bought every album and didn't have to do much effort to like them. Actually no effort at all.
Instant liking.

I had to do much more effort for Marillion for example. Each album was very difficult to get into. Each one for different reasons.

So, to Manatee: I can understand you there. You're not an idiot. It's ok if you don't like Dream Theater. ;) We don't have to live up to Nicky's standards, fortunately. :D


Now Playing:

Vangelis - Blade Runner


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 20:10:37
Joe Jackson - I'm the Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-06-26, 20:42:29
IQ - Frequency

np: Swelter - Songs Of Distance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 21:11:54
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-06-26, 19:28:18
So, to Manatee: I can understand you there. You're not an idiot. It's ok if you don't like Dream Theater. ;) We don't have to live up to Nicky's standards, fortunately. :D

You're such a nice boy, Paco.  Maybe I'll hypnotize my friends' daughter into thinking beef is the new tofu and ship her off to Holland for you.

And it's a good thing indeed that we don't have to live up to Nicky's standards as that would require figuring out what they are.   ;D


Now deciding between: Playing the first Orford album again or having a nap.  If I had speakers in the bedroom, I'd do both.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 21:20:31
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 21:11:54
Now deciding between: Playing the first Orford album again or having a nap.  If I had speakers in the bedroom, I'd do both.

I assume iPods are taking longer to reach the colonies than Ki did? ;D

NP: Dream Theater - BC&SL Instrumental.
Just finishing, so I need to decide what's next.  A bit of Nevermore is a contender...
Edit: Yup, Nevermore - Dead Heart, In a Dead World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 22:22:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 21:20:31
I assume iPods are taking longer to reach the colonies than Ki did? ;D

They're here aplenty.  We're usually at the forefront of unnecessary technology.  I just don't feel the need to own one atm.  If I did nap, I wouldn't do it with something in/on my ears anyway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 23:11:36
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 22:22:01
If I did nap, I wouldn't do it with something in/on my ears anyway.

Now that's just plain weird, even in the Devin community.  You'll be telling me next you can take a dump without music! :o ;)


Patrick Moraz - Out in the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 10:35:53
Fireball - Deep Purple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:19:53
All Along The Watchtower, Bob Dylan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:26:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-26, 23:11:36
Now that's just plain weird, even in the Devin community.  You'll be telling me next you can take a dump without music! :o ;)

If you can fit a full album in during such an enterprise, then I suggest you visit your physician pronto.   :o


NP: The Golden Palominos - Pure


I was going to try an MP3 download of the other Pure, but tragically, it's not for sale in that format.  The best price for a new CD of it is currently over $30, so that's a bummer.   :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:41:15
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-06-26, 19:28:18
We don't have to live up to Nicky's standards, fortunately. :D


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 21:11:54
You're such a nice boy, Paco. 

You're so naïve, Greenie (hëavily naïve)  ;)

Can't you see that the guy is runnin a conspiracy against me ?  :o

First he refuses blankly to follow any of my suggestions. When that doesnt affect me, he's now on a spree to recruit fellow conspirators against me.

Don't ya either see that when he talks about DT as easy stuff, he doesnt really mean it; no, it's part of his conspiration against me  >:(

As my Dad said long ago, "Beware of youth !" I didnt understand him then, but now I sure do  :o

Hey, Greenie, if I promise not to call you an idiot, will you then be on my side ?  Please :-*


NP  Mars Volta:  Octahedron  (on Spotify)

The new MV studio album

Sounds real good, guys  ;) *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:26:24
If you can fit a full album in during such an enterprise, then I suggest you visit your physician pronto.   :o

You're full'o sh*  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:59:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:41:15

You're so naïve, Greenie (hëavily naïve)  ;)

Can't you see that the guy is runnin a conspiracy against me ?  :o

First he refuses blankly to follow any of my suggestions. When that doesnt affect me, he's now on a spree to recruit fellow conspirators against me.

Don't ya either see that when he talks about DT as easy stuff, he doesnt really mean it; no, it's part of his conspiration against me  >:(

As my Dad said long ago, "Beware of the youth !" I didnt understand him then, but now I sure do  :o

Hey, Greenie, if I promise not to call you an idiot, will you then be on my side ?  Please :-*


NP  Mars Volta:  Octahedron  (on Spotify)

The new MV studio album

Sounds real good, guys  ;) *horns*

Nicky.

I think you might want to consider the possibility that you're drinking too much coffee.  If you want me to take your side, I suggest picking a topic I'm more amenable to (i.e., something other than Dream Theater).  I have been known to take your recommendations on certain other bands (e.g., Kamelot and Mastodon) to favorable effect.  And since you mention them, I've been meaning to get an introduction to The Mars Volta.  I'm led to believe they're weird (which is certainly not a negative in my book), but otherwise I have no real idea what they're like.  Enlighten me.

P.S. I plan to go to sleep as soon as the pretty girls with the sultry voices finish singing to me, so I may not see said enlightenment for several hours.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 12:00:02
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-06-26, 10:44:07
I am listening to Octavarium right now and I really enjoy I Walk Beside You. It's the best song U2 has made those last twenty years  ;) Seriously, what I also really appreciate on Octavarium is that the first six songs are short and tight with no excessive noodling. I like them all (well, I don't care much for TALW), especially Never Enough ... the best song Muse has ever made  ;D

Some excellent observations there, Bups. Shows you know quite a lot about rock.

However, you seem to be missing something in the heavier areas. Maybe time has come for venturing there. I'd suggest Nevermore, Tool, Opeth, Circus Maximus, Iced Earth, Down. These are brilliant bands - all in my pantheon  *horns*

And don't let Paxi recruit you  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 12:08:55
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:59:29
Enlighten me.

Well, you aint gonna see much a*s and b*s with the MV guys. When they rarely appear (that is, the a*s and b*s), they'r warped to disgust.

First off, the guys have been places that you and I havent even had nightmares about, with drugs and stuff.

That gives'm a good platform for making great music.

A lot of their early stuff is rather grating - let's say rather non-Enya - but with time they'v become more melodic.

Octahedron sounds even beautiful in my ears, however with the great, unique MV edge; you never mistake these guys for AOR.

Yup, sure, why not listen to one of the greatest bands around  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 12:19:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 11:41:15
You're so naïve, Greenie (hëavily naïve)  ;)

Can't you see that the guy is runnin a conspiracy against me ?  :o

First he refuses blankly to follow any of my suggestions. When that doesnt affect me, he's now on a spree to recruit fellow conspirators against me.

Don't ya either see that when he talks about DT as easy stuff, he doesnt really mean it; no, it's part of his conspiration against me  >:(

As my Dad said long ago, "Beware of youth !" I didnt understand him then, but now I sure do  :o

Hey, Greenie, if I promise not to call you an idiot, will you then be on my side ?  Please :-*

LOL ;D

Ever considered testing on paranoid schizophrenia? ;D You know I love you Nicky! :-*


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-27, 13:21:02
Phil Manzanera - K-Scope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 13:52:44
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 12:19:20
You know I love you Nicky! :-*

That's just cause you'v been watchin too much of the Rainbow Parade, Paxi  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-26, 18:36:42
Sort of like it requires a lot of effort to sit still at the dentist.

Hey, Greenie, you should stop using such occasions as tricks to grab women's b*s  ;D


NP  Ladino music

Ms 007's oldest son is a music teacher, and he likes to present us with music from different ethnic groups  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:20:58
Shadow Gallery ~ Say Goodbye To The Morning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:40:05
NP - The Garden - Unitopia

earlier today a bit of Devin T and Royal Hunt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:21:03
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Track: Tantalus  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:33:02
I've been digging up the Shadow Gallery box lately.
Right now i'm at Legacy.

Stunning album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:51:35
Just: Geddy Lee - My Favorite Headache
Now: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:55:39
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:40:05
earlier today a bit of Devin T and Royal Hunt.

Hey, I discovered Royal Hunt a few days ago! Stunning! I think it was the album Paradox, with DC Cooper.
Man, that boy can sing! 8) Great music! And of course it reminded me a few times of Amaran's Plight. :D

At the moment, I'm listening to nothing... :(
Almost finished doing schoolwork... After monday I have more than a month to listen to all kinds of music non-stop!! ;D ;D ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:31:15
Shadow Gallery ~ Room V SE

Track: [ 03 ] The Andromeda Strain

Brilliant. Stunning. Marvellous. Exceptional.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 22:08:46
Marillion - Marbles
Disc 2
08. Neverland

In memory of Mr. Jackson...
;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 23:10:19
Back to the simple things of life:

Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Track: [ 01 ] A Nightmare To Remember

Truly a stunning track.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 06:55:53
dream theater-Peruvian Skies. The 1st time I saw DT was 12/02/1992 and they were playing in a bar in Jax called Shades(which is no longer)The place held 200 max and I had never heard of them before. They blew me away. James was singing, and Kevin was on the keys. Portnoy was just incredible. People just stood and stared. The band was 5 years ahead of their time for Jax folk. Actually the "Bold New City of the South" has never caught on. No offense to any fellow Jacksonville people, which I am sure are not here on this forum.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-06-28, 07:08:35
Aswas, I like you man! ;D *horns* Keep doing these sort of posts! It's very interesting! :)
People should tell more anecdotes about what they're playing, music is an experience.
You're very passionate about music Aswas, I like that.

And what's your take on recent Dream Theater albums?



Now playing: Nothing yet... :D Just starting up WinAmp! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 07:41:33
Jordan really added alot to DT when he joined in 2000. Musically John and Jordan really click. They feed on each other. You can hear it and see it in the live concerts and dvds. Portnoy feeds them all. Train of Thought was pretty dark, but had some excellent tracks. Octavarium the title is a great epic. I had to get used to Portnoy chiming in more on Chaos. But that is what makes prog. It is a challenge, there is alot going on. You just can't sink your teeth in every song immediately. I listen, learn, and adapt to the changes. Nine times of ten, it comes up a winner. Pound for pound, as a unit, they are one of the most musically proficient, and talented bands to date. Chord patterns, changes, drum patterns. Sorry for the long response.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 09:00:23
Hi Aswas it's good to have new members.

I see you are a Rick Wakeman fan  *horns* excellent.

NP Mea Culpa - After Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-06-28, 10:04:33
Just played: King Crimson - Islands

I know, should really listen to DT Black Clouds/Silver Linings that is waiting for me, but early Sunday morning I wasn't in the mood for it and needed something more mellow ;)

You're right about Octavarium Bupie, the first six songs are a nice series of concise songs, especially like These Walls. Acually, the title track still hasn't fully clicked with me yet, need to revisit that one more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 11:18:10
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 07:41:33
Sorry for the long response.

If we made that a habit, I'd have to say it several times a day (like in this post)  ;)

Nice post, Aswas, thanks.

Glad to see that you're also a DT-fan and -cognosciente  :)

So, what do we do with Greenie  ;D

My guess is that Portnoy's playing reminds him of boat propellers. Let's tell him that it's exorcism of boat propellers, maybe that'l convert'm  :D


NP  DT:  Scenes  (on repeat, second run)

Yup, great stuff. I like the story too - theosophy put to dramatic music. All the guys are in top shape  *horns*

Bups, I understand what you mean with "excessive noodling". Question is whether it isnt after all part of the drama .....  ???


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:40:05
earlier today a bit of Devin T and Royal Hunt.

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:55:39
Hey, I discovered Royal Hunt a few days ago! Stunning! I think it was the album Paradox, with DC Cooper.

I'm planning to get Paradox 1 & 2 myself.

What do you guys make of RH ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-06-28, 11:36:37
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 12:01:42
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 06:55:53
The 1st time I saw DT was 12/02/1992 and they were playing in a bar in Jax called Shades(which is no longer)The place held 200 max and I had never heard of them before. They blew me away.

*horns*

I can imagine !


Quote
People just stood and stared. The band was 5 years ahead of their time for Jax folk.

Sounds like when Zep played first time in Cop - 1969, shortly after Page and Plant met - at the Radio House in Copenhagen  *horns*

Percy was still a teen then, if I recall correctly  :)

I have the concert on dvd. One can get it at Amazon. A stunner !!!


Quote
Actually the "Bold New City of the South" has never caught on. No offense to any fellow Jacksonville people, which I am sure are not here on this forum.

Long live Modis !  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Jacksonville_Skyline_Panorama_5.jpg

"Downtown Jacksonville has a memorable skyline with the tallest building being the Bank of America Tower, constructed in 1990 as the Barnett Bank Center. It has a height of 617 ft (188 m) and includes 42 floors. Other notable structures include the 37-story Modis Building (once, with its distinctive flared base, the defining building in the Jacksonville skyline), originally built in 1972-74 by the Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company, and the 28 floor Riverplace Tower which, when completed in 1967, was the tallest precast, post-tensioned concrete structure in the world." - Wikipedia, Jacksonville

Roomies call me Wiki-Nicky. There might be a reason  ;D

Wiki-Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 12:21:26
Quote from: Nicky007 link=topic=15.msg50024#msg50024 date=1246180690


I'm planning to get Paradox 1 & 2 myself.

What do you guys make of RH ?

Nicky.
/quote]

I have only listened to it once so far. Nothing spectacular but very listenable to.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 12:55:27
Well i know D.C. cooper (wasn't he one of the vocalists in the past?) but i've never heard anything of Royal Hunt so i'm not much of a help here.

Sorry.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 13:04:53
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 12:55:27
Well i know D.C. cooper (wasn't he one of the vocalists in the past?) but i've never heard anything of Royal Hunt so i'm not much of a help here.

Sorry.  ;)

As PH mentioned I came across him in Amaran's Plight. Then again with Edenbridge. He is also in Silent Force who are currently on my Spotify which is a very impressive application/music repository as long as you don't like popular prog  ::).

No Pink Floyd, no Yes, no Iq, no Arena but loads of Ayreon and a fair bit of PFM which I will probably listen to next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 13:39:43
NP  Scenes  (on repeat, third run)

Yup, growing for sure  *horns*


There's a passage where, in the background, there's a woman who, in my mind (not necessarily objective), is having an orgasm. (I won't tell you guys where it is - but I'm sure all roomies will soon be tuning in to Scenes.)  :P ;D

Probably that's what she had, in the story, with Julian, shortly before she was making similar sounds in her death throes. This sounds harsh, but guys, this album is harsh. As a proggie, one has to get used to this sorta stuff, or leave (man, Nicky, you really are harsh today, but isnt that so, guys ?).

Interesting juxtaposition  8)

What's also interesting about this album is that it isnt clear whether Nicholas was Victoria or the killer and suicider. At least, I havent figured it yet. Any'o you guys who have (references please) ?


If I go insane, senile, Alzheimer, or sumthin like that, promise me, guys, to put me in an asylum where they play DT the whole day löng, so I can be aligned with my condition  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 15:10:03
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:31:15
Shadow Gallery ~ Room V SE

How does the "SE" come in, Mad ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-06-28, 15:15:04
Good to see you're really getting into Scenes, Nicky! And now you've found a good reason to revisit it! ::) (and gave me one too ;) )
I haven't completely figured out the story line either, something I want to do some internet searching about.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-06-28, 15:27:48
NP Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings - The Count Of Tuscany
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 16:35:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 15:10:03
How does the "SE" come in, Mad ?

Nicky.

Special Edition perhaps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:15:50
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:21:03
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Track: Tantalus  *horns*

*horns* *horns* *horns*

A candidate for my favorite Arena song.  I was always a little puzzled why folks didn't rave about this one more.


NP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

I've decided I really don't care for the title of this one (although the music is fine).  I'm thinking of editing it in iTunes to have some more appropriate name, like Ki or Tick-Tock.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:35:56
Iggy.
I am a keys player and Wakeman has been my mentor since the 70's. I have one full shelf for his stuff, 48 cds in total. Some are awesome, some not too hot. Well you know his history. Criminal Record is great
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:46:36
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:35:56
Iggy.
I am a keys player and Wakeman has been my mentor since the 70's. I have one full shelf for his stuff, 48 cds in total. Some are awesome, some not too hot. Well you know his history. Criminal Record is great

Well, I haven't found a better place to do it, so welcome aswas, from me as well.  Always good to see a new member who's not an ad for male enhancement (we get the occasional spam-bot).  Since you're on this side of the pond too, I'll have to get you a set of keys to close up the room at night if you're here last.  One in a while I might make utterly ridiculous claims about what we do over here just to confuse the silly Europeans.  If I give you the Secret American Handshake (TM), just nod and play along, ok?    ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:08:18
NP:  Devin Townsend Project - Ki

It finally sank in.  All is well in North America.  Rumors of Devy having contracted a case of Celinitis have been debunked.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:27:46
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:46:36
One in a while I might make utterly ridiculous claims about what we do over here just to confuse the silly Europeans.  If I give you the Secret American Handshake (TM), just nod and play along, ok?    ;D

That one you guys put out about George W Bush actually being the president was a classic.  There are still some folk over here who believe it! ;)


NP: The Cure - Staring at the Sea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:44:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:27:46
That one you guys put out about George W Bush actually being the president was a classic.  There are still some folk over here who believe it! ;)

Apparently the Supreme Court believed it too.  Other entertaining moments in politics here include professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura being elected governor of Minnesota, and of course, it is well known that the Terminator is currently governor of California.  Around here our governors are more traditional and stick to the old standards like getting caught sleeping with various people they shouldn't be sleeping with and debating the best way to embezzle public funds.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:49:05
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 21:19:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 15:10:03
How does the "SE" come in, Mad ?

Nicky.

Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 16:35:24
Special Edition perhaps.

What Iggy said.  ;)

It's a 2CD with a few Demo's and a solo spot for Joe ( the drummer ) and as the cherry on the cake: Floydian Memories.
Which is one heck of a tribute to Pink Floyd.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 22:04:42
Galahad ~ Empires Never Last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 22:24:57
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:35:56
Iggy.
I am a keys player and Wakeman has been my mentor since the 70's. I have one full shelf for his stuff, 48 cds in total. Some are awesome, some not too hot. Well you know his history. Criminal Record is great

Yep I was so happy when I found that CD it seemed to take forever to be released.

I only have 27 of his releases.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-06-28, 23:12:49
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-06-28, 22:24:57
I only have 27 of his releases.

This is a very funny comment! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 23:14:14
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-06-28, 23:12:49
This is a very funny comment! ;D

You mean that it almost sounded like he has 27 of his body parts?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-29, 00:46:12
Bill Bruford - Master Strokes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-06-29, 03:08:03
ok Iggy Thanks
I am not dumb but how do you highlight like part of you message, so I can respond to it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 08:21:06
Quote from: aswas on Mon, 2009-06-29, 03:08:03

I am not dumb ...

Nope, such wouldnt stay in the Room  ;D



Quote
... how do you highlight like part of you message, so I can respond to it?

You can either punch "Quote", upper right of an existing post, and then edit between " [quote ]"  and "[/quote]"; and /or you can start a clean post by punching "Reply" at the bottom of your page, and then "Insert Quote" below the posting window.

Usually when we include two or more quotes from the same post, we remove the stuff after "quote" (e.g. by highlighting and punching "delete").

Keep on posting your good stuff, Aswas  ;)


NP  (no news, guys)  DT:  Scenes  (nth run)   ;D *horns*

How can these guys be so good (and Greenie so ! better stop) ?  It's beyond me  :)

If anyone thinks s/he can exhaust a DT-album with ten runs, he's either dumb, or a genius (like Paxi thinks he is)  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-06-28, 21:19:32
What Iggy said.  ;)

"Supremely Exciting" would'v fitted even better  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-06-29, 09:18:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 08:21:06
NP  (no news, guys)  DT:  Scenes  (nth run)   ;D *horns*

How can these guys be so good?  It's beyond me  :)

Yes man, that album is one of the best albums in prog/metal history! And the start of a whole new Dream Theater! *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 08:21:06
If anyone thinks s/he can exhaust a DT-album with ten runs, he's either dumb, or a genius (like Paxi thinks he is)  ;D

??? Of course I'm a genius, but I don't get what you mean here. Nicky is a man of mysteries.
But let's assume it is a (sneaky) reply to my post two pages back.
I also discover new things with every run in Dream Theater's music. So you cannot exhaust a DT-album. Although, you can be exhausted by it! ;D

My point was, that it's not too hard to get into a new Dream Theater album once you're already known with it. The music isn't complex (it is just a lot of musical 'wankery', shall we call it that?), they know how to use their instruments, yes, but complex? No. I don't think so.
It's this musical wankery and sometimes lack of a more emotional approach in their music that's putting people off. I can understand that, and Dream Theater isn't for these people.
I like it though. There are lots of more emotional bands. And there are lots of more complex and more progressive bands. But I like Dream Theater for what they're good at: musical wankery and a bunch of sturdy guitar riffs! ;D

Phew... does this make me a complex person? :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 09:41:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-06-29, 09:18:00
Nicky is a man of mysteries.

And you're a man of Misteries, Paxi  ;D


Quote
So you cannot exhaust a DT-album. Although you can be exhausted by it! ;D

;D

Yup, right  8)


Quote
The music isn't complex (it is just a lot of musical 'wankery', shall we call it that?), they know how to use their instruments, yes, but complex? No. I don't think so.

See, that's where I disagree. As a musician myself, I make an effort to follow the guys in their complex passages. I find'm ingenious, stuff that's way beyond my abilities. Sometimes I can't even catch fully what Petrucci and Jordan are doing on their instruments  *horns*

Obviously DT are for advanced proggies - and we have to live with non-proggies calling DT-music "wanking", "noodling" and stuff.

What's great about DT is that they satisfy my entire range of (musical) needs; they're at times emotional, at other times complex, philosophical, playful, humorous, whatever  *horns*

What I don't understand is why proggies who grasp DT don't expand to Tool and Nevermore  ???

It requires pretty much the same effort (unless, like Paxi, one's born with a DT-spoon in ones mouth)  ;D

But Paxi, keep your wanking for other occasions  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 11:00:48
I needed somethin different, so

NP  DT:  Awake

;D

See, you guys tricked me into the trap I was talkin about:  Once ya get caught in DT-world, there aint no way out. (Like with women, aint that right, Bupsie)  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-29, 12:10:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 12:00:02
Some excellent observations there, Bups. Shows you know quite a lot about rock.

However, you seem to be missing something in the heavier areas. Maybe time has come for venturing there. I'd suggest Nevermore, Tool, Opeth, Circus Maximus, Iced Earth, Down. These are brilliant bands - all in my pantheon  *horns*

I received a severe Megadeth treatment those last weeks, thanks  *horns*

QuoteAnd don't let Paxi recruit you  ;D

Nicky.

Depends on what he has to offer  ;D

NP The Cure - Boys Don't Cry

Hum, sorry Nicky, but I don't think that with this one I am going in the direction you suggested ... even if Subway Song has a very heavy ending  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-29, 16:34:33
I'm too boggled and apparently stupid to reply to the wealth of noodling about Dream Theater, so I'll just abstain.  I do think Nicky should be nicer to my friend Paco though.   ;D


NP: Marillion: Afraid of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 17:31:19
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-29, 12:10:28
I received a severe Megadeth treatment those last weeks, thanks  *horns*

Honestly speaking, there aint much prog in Megadeth, Bupsie. I suspect that as a DT-cognosciente, you like some prog now and then  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-29, 12:10:28
Depends on what he has to offer  ;D

Well, he's been watchin a lot of Rainbow Parade recently, Bups, so .....  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-29, 16:34:33
I do think Nicky should be nicer to my friend Paco though.   ;D

Have you seen what he writes about me, Greenie  :o :o :o

I'm just protecting my honor  :D


NP  DT:  I&W

DT are due a bunch of superlatives, one of them, I realised, that they seem to be one of the most chameleon-like bands:  I long thought that Awake was a better album than I&W, but when I played Awake earlier during the day, it didnt grip me all that much, while I&W got me groovin bigtime  *horns*

"Somewhere like a scene from a memory
There's a picture worth a thousand words
Eluding stares from faces before me
It hides away and will never be heard of again"

- DT: Metropolis Pt. 1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-06-29, 18:14:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 17:31:19
Have you seen what he writes about me, Greenie  :o :o :o

I'm just protecting my honor  :D

Tsk tsk tsk.

I wanted to ask you to show your honour, but I'd better not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-06-29, 18:36:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 17:31:19
Honestly speaking, there aint much prog in Megadeth, Bupsie. I suspect that as a DT-cognosciente, you like some prog now and then  ;)

I know that you would answer that, Nicky, but I will answer to the answer : go and listen to Rust In Peace, especially Holy Wars, Hangar 18 and Tornado Of Souls. Then go and listen to TCOT on BC&SL (when you can get it) and especially to the passage where James sings "Get Into My Car ..."


Quote
"Somewhere like a scene from a memory
There's a picture worth a thousand words
Eluding stares from faces before me
It hides away and will never be heard of again"

- DT: Metropolis Pt. 1

A classic for eternity  *horns* I think that this is the only song that they always play in concert (even if it's sometimes a part of a medley).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-06-29, 19:36:03
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-06-29, 21:31:50
NP: Riverside - Out of Myself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-06-29, 21:39:18
Chronicles of Eden - edenbridge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-29, 22:02:12
Porcupine Tree ~ Voyage 34: The Complete Trip
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-30, 08:47:34
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-29, 22:02:12
Porcupine Tree ~ Voyage 34: The Complete Trip

Excellent.

NP Streets of Fire - Place Vendome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-30, 09:56:06
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-30, 08:47:34
NP Streets of Fire - Place Vendome

??? A French band ?

NP Megadeth : So Far, So Good ... So What !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-06-30, 13:35:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-30, 09:56:06
??? A French band ?


I have to say I am completely unaware of who they are. A mate at work lent me the CD to play and hassled me until I played it. Quite nice but not a classic (aftyer 1 play)

NP Songs from Tsongas - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-06-30, 15:53:06
Marillion - Seasons End (second run today)

6. Berlin

Amazing song! 8)

Alright, back to cleaning my room! :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-06-30, 19:38:51
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-30, 23:42:39
Queensrÿche - Building Empires

I've never managed to get this one on DVD, in fact I'm not sure it was ever released, so I've transferred my VHS copy to DVD to make it more convenient to watch 8)

Utterly excellent release, especially the concert footage, although some of the earliest videos are excruciating in their MTV-ness.  At least the band have the grace and good humour to refer to this as their comedy era ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-01, 14:44:47
NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-01, 14:51:14
NP  DT:  Train Of Thought

Whilst I'm at it  ;D

Great stuff, of course  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-01, 15:15:48
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Nil Recurring has perhaps the best heavy guitar they've ever done.  I'd say it's a tie between that and R.E.M.'s Chronic Town for the best EP I ever bought.  Anyway, it whetted my appetite for some more heavyish PT.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-01, 16:15:53
NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-01, 17:41:49
It Bites - The Big Lad In The Windmill

Second listen. The first one, several months ago, was really unpleasant  :P This time, I'm starting to hear some good things but I am not sure that it will be enough for me in the long run. The first bands that come to my mind when I listen to this album are ... ABC and Duran Duran, which is not necessarily a bad thing in my book, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-01, 17:45:36
Great idea Bupie!
I'm going to put on It Bites' latest! Excellent album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-01, 18:27:27
Asia - Aqua
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-01, 20:53:09
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-06-30, 15:53:06
Marillion - Seasons End (second run today)

6. Berlin

Amazing song! 8)


To say the least!!

NP> Spock's Beard ~ The Beard Is Out There
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-02, 09:09:12
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:05:04
Yes - The Yes Album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-01, 15:15:48
Anyway, it whetted my appetite for some more heavyish PT.   :)

Great, Greenie, you'l soon be wired up for some DrTh (just to avoid any possible escapes)  ;D


I played ToT a few times  *horns*

I read about the new Wilco album, and decided that the afternoon will be devoted to my three Wilco-albums (another fine group that's ignored by roomies)  :P

Hey guys, what happened to adventurousness ?  Has the Room become complacent (Jonesy excepted, of course) ?  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-06-30, 23:42:39
MTV-ness

Poignant expression  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:46:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
Great, Greenie, you'l soon be wired up for some DrTh (just to avoid any possible escapes)  ;D

Drevin Thownsend? ???

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
I played ToT a few times  *horns*

*horns* Great idea!! That's next on my list! Not now though, I want to hear the doorbell ring when they deliver my ELO albums. ;D ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
I read about the new Wilco album, and decided that the afternoon will be devoted to my three Wilco-albums (another fine group that's ignored by roomies)  :P

Who the hoop is Wilco? Enlighten me! I'm always in for something new and adventurous!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
Hey guys, what happened to adventurousness ?  Has the Room become complacent (Jonesy excepted, of course) ?  ;)

Excuse me?

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:46:47
Who the hoop is Wilco? Enlighten me! I'm always in for something new and adventurous!

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 13:51:30
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:46:47
Drevin Thownsend? ???

;D

Gues there was an escape. (Roomies always find one)  :-[


Quote
Who the hoop is Wilco? Enlighten me! I'm always in for something new and adventurous!

First you show me that you really mean "adventurous" by running the Chris Cornell stuff that I posted special for you, my frrriend.

If you write something that clearly demonstrates that you have done just that, I'l tell you all ya wanna know about Wilco - also their sexual preferences  ;)

Meantime I can get better into'm (the music, that is)  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-02, 18:37:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-02, 12:07:43
Great, Greenie, you'l soon be wired up for some DrTh (just to avoid any possible escapes)  ;D

I read about the new Wilco album, and decided that the afternoon will be devoted to my three Wilco-albums (another fine group that's ignored by roomies)  :P

Hey guys, what happened to adventurousness ?  Has the Room become complacent (Jonesy excepted, of course) ?  ;)

To my ears, Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree have about two things in common: they both have some guys in them, and a lot of them know how to play their instruments.  I'm willing to allow for the possibility that DrTh will click for me one day, but I'm not holding my breath at the moment.

Give Ziltoid the Omniscient a couple dozen spins and then talk to me about adventurous.

I've heard of Wilco but just barely.  I didn't think they were proggy -- somehow I had the impression that they were somewhere between R.E.M. and Dinosaur Jr. (which wouldn't make them bad), but I've yet to hear much of them.

By the way, have you guys really been having an extended conversation about mushrooms?  I'll decline to comment on who is biting into them and why.  Mushrooms are good on pizza, but here in the colonies, we only have two kinds of mushroom: edible and poisonous.  I prefer the former.


NP: DeTo Project - Ki   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-02, 19:38:30
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-02, 19:52:56
NP: Kino - Picture

John needs more side projects.  Maybe something with those Arena guys.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-02, 21:11:49
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-02, 19:52:56
NP: Kino - Picture

John needs more side projects.  Maybe something with those Arena guys.   ::)

Arena? Can you tell more about them? I heard that there was someone of Pendragon who was in the band. Peter Gee?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-02, 22:42:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-07-02, 21:11:49
Arena? Can you tell more about them? I heard that there was someone of Pendragon who was in the band. Peter Gee?

I believe you're referring to the gent with the new socks (or so sayeth our newest non-spam member).  Most of their songs seem to be about high-end mushrooms.  I could be wrong about that part.  Much is left to the interpretation of the listener.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-02, 23:11:58
Arena make swim-shorts nowadays.

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Stupid Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-03, 08:44:52
Peter Gabriel - First
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 10:23:18
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-02, 23:11:58
Arena make swim-shorts nowadays.
;D

Gazpacho - Tick Tock  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 10:31:19
The song title game inpired me to play:

Riverside - Voices In My Head  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:05:55
And it came to pass that Nicky007 was to immerse himself into Mastodon:

NP  Mastodon:  Blood Mountain  (on repeat)

Great stuff, but not so melodic, which makes it rather demanding. But I'm sure I'l be singing (or humming, Paxi) along soon  *horns*

Crack The Skye is really being praised widely. I'l have to get it asap.

They're actually playing in Cop these days, as a warmup band for Metallica, some 3-4 big concerts. Metallica are real big in DK - but Mastodon are better, more prog  ;)

Tom, did you know this:

"Dailor has also said that Crack the Skye is meant as an homage to his sister, Skye Dailor, who committed suicide at age 14.

'My sister passed away when I was a teenager and it was awful, and there's no better way to pay tribute to a lost loved one than having an opportunity to be in a group with my friends and we make art together. Her name was Skye, so Crack the Skye means a lot of different things. For me personally, it means the moment of being told you lost someone dear to you, [that moment] is enough to crack the sky.'" - Wikipedia: Crack the Skye

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:45:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:05:55
Crack The Skye is really being praised widely. I'l have to get it asap.

:o  Interesting, considering I bought Crack the Skye partly on your recommendation.  It's good!


NP: Pearl Jam - Yield

The best surf band in the history of Seattle  (OK, Eddie's really from Cali, but still).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:58:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:05:55
Dailor has also said that Crack the Skye is meant as an homage to his sister, Skye Dailor, who committed suicide at age 14.

Poignant, and kinda spooky given that I'm listening to Eels at the moment.  E's sister's suicide figures in the Eels catalogue.


NP: Eels - Blinking Lights and Other Revelations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-07-03, 13:06:32
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:45:37
:o  Interesting, considering I bought Crack the Skye partly on your recommendation.  It's good!

:D

NP Dream Theater - BC&SL  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 13:29:34
NP: Opeth - Damnation

And I'm not even headed to a vegetarian party.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 14:04:58
Pendragon - The Window of Life

np: Toto - Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 14:35:53
Shadowland - Ring of Roses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-07-03, 14:43:58
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 13:29:34
And I'm not even headed to a vegetarian party.

THAT would be damnation! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-03, 15:47:30
Just: Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
Now: Pierre Moerlen's Gong - Full Circle Live 1988
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 16:28:44
NP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e

In which our hero bravely plays 1/4 of a Dream Theater album.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-03, 17:19:38
Coldplay ~ Leftrightleftrightleft
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 18:11:35
NP: U2 - Boy

From back when they were interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-03, 20:01:51
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 18:11:35
NP: U2 - Boy

From back when they were interesting.

You think?

Then you should listen to No Lines On The Horizon or Achtung Baby.
Stunning indeed.  8)

NP> IQ ~ Ryker Skies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 20:09:47
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-03, 20:01:51
You think?

Then you should listen to No Lines On The Horizon or Achtung Baby.
Stunning indeed.  8)


Actually, I have Achtung Baby.  It is good.  I just think a lot of their mid and later stuff is kind of ho-hum, but they still have their moments.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 21:27:04
Millenium - Exist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-03, 21:36:03
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 12:45:37
:o  Interesting, considering I bought Crack the Skye partly on your recommendation.

Just shows how intelligent I am: I can recommend an album without having listened to it  ;D

Actually I think it was the Wiki-excerpt that I had copied over that influenced you, Greenie  ;)


NP  Mastodon:  Blood Mountain  (on repeat, 6th run)

I'v now reached the point where I use the repeat button on track level. Stuck-on songs are Sleeping Giant and Siberian Divide  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-03, 22:33:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-03, 21:36:03
Just shows how intelligent I am: I can recommend an album without having listened to it  ;D

If I decide I want to write my own album, will you be able to sell it without it actually being recorded?   ;D


NP: Led Zeppelin - In Through the Out Door
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-04, 00:46:21
The new Riverside.  ;)

It's freakin' Awesome!!!!!!!! *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-04, 08:44:58
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-04, 00:46:21
The new Riverside.  ;)

It's freakin' Awesome!!!!!!!! *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
I love all their previous albums, but I'm very disappointed by this album. Too little melodies, too many screaming/grunting  :-\. Totally not my cup of tea/coffee.

np: MySpace tracks of Darwin's Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-04, 13:57:39
Sieges Even - Steps
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-04, 14:27:32
Just: Swelter - Songs of Distance

np: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-04, 14:58:42
Simon Says - Tardigrade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-04, 17:46:02
NP: Marching Bands (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-07-04, 18:31:08
Well, I had a lot of fun lately!
I listened to ELO with my dad and I've listened to Marillion on my own.
Holidays In Eden was the first one I extensively listened to.
And I can say that I like every song on that album! :o It's amazing! And it's very poppy too! ::)

I've listened twice to Afraid Of Sunlight but that one doesn't click with me yet, although the title song is very good (and I heard it live at a Kino concert!).
Haven't listened to Brave yet.

Updates soon! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-04, 18:59:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-07-04, 18:31:08
I listened to ELO with my dad
And did you enjoy 'Out Of The Blue'?

np: Casino - Beyond That Door
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-07-04, 20:09:39
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-04, 18:59:10
And did you enjoy 'Out Of The Blue'?

Absolutely yes!
There are some very cool tunes on that album. In fact, I think I haven't even heard one single boring track there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-04, 21:59:00
Rush - All the World's a Stage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-04, 22:18:21
Radiohead - Airbag/How Am I Driving? EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-07-04, 22:27:32
Guys, if you wanna have a laugh, check this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trEUcbABzBQ

I almost pissed my pants! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-04, 22:30:32
Pink Floyd ~ Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-05, 08:26:02
Just: Magenta - Home
Now: Jethro Tull - Stand Up
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-05, 08:59:57
Glass Shadows - Mostly Autumn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-05, 10:41:05
Just: Fish - Yin
Now: Bad Company - Burnin' Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-05, 17:13:24
NP  Soundgarden:  Down On The Upside

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-07-05, 20:50:42
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 13:32:18
Ki - Devin Townsend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-07-06, 14:28:15
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-07-04, 18:31:08
Holidays In Eden was the first one I extensively listened to.
And I can say that I like every song on that album! :o It's amazing! And it's very poppy too! ::)

Happy to read this  :)

NP Uriah Heep - Demons and Wizards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 18:56:04
Framing Armageddon (something wicked pt 1) - Iced Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-06, 21:20:29
Dream Theater ~ Black Linings And Silver Clouds

Houray.... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 22:13:50
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-06, 21:20:29
Dream Theater ~ Black Linings And Silver Clouds

Houray.... *horns*

So are you listening to music in bed while playing on your computer?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 23:22:37
Ziltoid the Omniscient - Devin Townsend
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-07, 09:43:43
Just: Judas Priest - Nostradamus
Now: Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-07, 10:12:19
Marillion - Brave
1. Bridge

Just turned it on. But so far so good. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-07, 11:56:15
NP  Korn:  Untitled  (on repeat)

Great album !  Highly original, progressive and exciting group  *horns*

I have all their studio albums + a terrific live dvd. I'v decided to spend the next coupl'o days with Korn - good company  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-07, 12:10:45
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 22:13:50
So are you listening to music in bed while playing on your co* ?

;D


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 18:56:04
Framing Armageddon (something wicked pt 1) - Iced Earth

Great stuff, huh Iggy ?

My fave IE-album  *horns*

It takes some effort to get into the storyline, so don't worry about your intelligence  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-07, 12:24:06
Finished Marillion's Brave a while ago.
Sounded MUCH better than I remembered actually!
I think it's just a matter of (a little) time now.

Now Playing:
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
2. This Dying Soul

Really cool song, really cool album! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-07, 13:28:30
PP Al Green - Shades Of Al Green on request of the Empress  :-*

NP Duran Duran - Rio on personal request. A very good (I could even go for "great" but I try to slow down on superlatives) album in its category  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 16:03:36
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-06, 23:22:37
Ziltoid the Omniscient - Devin Townsend

Huzzah!  My evil plan is working.


NP: Bruford - One of a Kind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-07, 16:45:39
Terra Incognita - Roswell Six
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 16:55:20
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Oddly, this album seems less poppy the more I play it.  Must look into acquiring Blackfield II.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-07, 17:17:42
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 16:55:20
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Oddly, this album seems less poppy the more I play it.  Must look into acquiring Blackfield II.   *horns*

IMO Blackfield II is better than Blackfield.

Sally forth young one and purchase Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 17:51:05
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-07, 17:17:42
Sally forth young one and purchase Blackfield II

Done.  Fortunately, one can sally forth without standing up nowadays.   ;D   And is Sally a nice girl?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-07, 18:23:17
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-07, 19:35:41
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 16:55:20
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Oddly, this album seems less poppy the more I play it.

That's something I found out too.

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-07, 17:17:42
IMO Blackfield II is better than Blackfield.

And I agree again. Although I have to say that at first I wasn't so sure about that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-07, 23:28:41
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-07, 17:51:05
Done.  Fortunately, one can sally forth without standing up nowadays.   ;D   And is Sally a nice girl?

She's not bad but unfortunately only forth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-08, 10:26:56
Number 10 - Manning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-08, 11:34:49
Year Zero - Galahad
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2009-07-08, 12:03:43
John Legend, Everybody Knows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-08, 14:20:00
NP Megadeth : So Far, So Good ... So What !

Track 1 : Into The Lungs Of Hell  Thrash with horns  :o And it works fine !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 15:16:38
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-08, 14:20:00
NP Megadeth : So Far, So Good ... So What !

Track 1 : Into The Lungs Of Hell  Thrash with horns  :o And it works fine !

Maybe it's a Megadeath cover of Abacab.


NP: The Golden Palominos - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 16:11:44
NP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa

Not so many horns.  Still works fine though.  Also, it wins the money's worth award for efficient use of CD space - over 79 minutes long out of the possible 80.  Not mention, it doesn't suck.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 16:13:15
Just: XTC - Transistor Blast CD1
Now: Richard Thompson - Daring Adventures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:06:23
Suede - Head Music

(The London Suede, I think, in the American-speaking world)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:33:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:06:23
Suede - Head Music

(The London Suede, I think, in the American-speaking world)

I knew we'd swiped Chameleons from you, didn't know Suede too.  By the way, to go off on a wild tangent for a moment, the song "Swamp Thing" by your Chameleons is so great it's a wonder my head doesn't explode (a metaphor I believe I swiped from Gazpacho - band not song)


NP: Tool - Ænema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:37:47
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:33:01
the song "Swamp Thing" by your Chameleons is so great it's a wonder my head doesn't explode

Not one I'm familiar with.  Has it got Mellotrons? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:52:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:37:47
Not one I'm familiar with.  Has it got Mellotrons? ;)

I don't think so.  It's not terribly prog.  It's just great.  Of course, this is one of those strange instances in which I agree with the critics, so I may be deluded.  It's just one of those songs that "speaks to me."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:53:21
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:52:10
It's not terribly prog.

Crikey! :o ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:07:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 17:53:21
Crikey! :o ;)

Are you certain that one's not a "Crivens" instead?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:11:35
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:07:17
Are you certain that one's not a "Crivens" instead?

Streuth!  You might just be right! ;)


RPWL - Stock

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:00:38
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:03:39
Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:19:16
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:03:39
Blind Ego - Mirror

I've been contemplating buying a download of Blind Ego for a while now since they seem to be part of the "won't send actual CDs to this continent" category.   :P


NP: King Crimson - Red

A perfectly respectable band that had the CD available in Boston and for a reasonable price at that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:56:23
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 19:19:16
NP: King Crimson - Red

Wow, killer album.  If 'Providence' gets less tiresome with more plays, it's five stars.

Also the least wimpy singing I've ever heard John Wetton do.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:20:07
Tool ~ Lateralus

*horns* *horns* *horns* <--- multiplied by ten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:20:49
Sieges Even - Sophisticated
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:42:03
NP: Paul Gilbert - Get Out Of My Yard

Man, he knows how to play the guitar... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-08, 21:41:58
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 22:59:30
Peter Hammill - Out of Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-09, 08:03:19
Uriah Heep - Sea of Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-09, 11:02:56
Frequency - IQ

this is definitely growing on me the more I play it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-09, 11:43:09
Just: Manning - Cascade
Now: Ozric Tentacles - Pyramidion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 13:58:59
Talking about well thought thru and composed music:

NP  Sieges Even:  Paramount

German perfectionism combined with a helluva lotta genius  *horns*

And Arno is a great singer. He sure commands English. One of the absolute best non-English singers  *horns*

Wonder what he and Markus will dish up in SubSignal.

"SubSignal, the new band of former Sieges Even members Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitars), have signed a worldwide record deal with GoldenCore Records/ ZYX Music! The first result of the new collaboration will be SubSignal's first album entitled Beautiful & Monstrous, which is set for a tentative release in late September 2009. The CD will be recorded during May under the direction of co-producer Kristian Kohlmannslehner, who is known for his work on Sieges Even's 2007 release Paramount. The album will have an approximate playing time of 60 minutes. The first edition comes with a stylish digipack cover and one bonus track. SubSignal define their music as progressive, melancholic, cutting-edge, emotional, blended with a good portion of melodic heaviness. The band will celebrate their live premiere at the famous Night Of The Prog Festival, to be held on July 11 at the Loreley, Germany. A full tour is planned for Autumn/Winter 2009/10." - subsignalband.blogspot.com/2009/04/subsignal-sign-with-goldencore-records_22.html

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-09, 17:51:30
Supertramp - Even in the Quietest Moments
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-09, 18:10:07
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

1. The Door  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-09, 21:21:51
Agents Of Mercy ~ The Fading Ghosts Of Twilight

A little jazzy, a little blues, some Retropolis, Back In The World Of Adventures...
Like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-09, 21:54:27
Just: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte
Now: Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-09, 22:30:22
In the car: IQ - Frequency

The jury's still out on this one.  It's certainly not bad, but I don't think it's destined to be one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-09, 22:41:58
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-09, 22:30:22
In the car: IQ - Frequency

The jury's still out on this one.  It's certainly not bad, but I don't think it's destined to be one of my favorites.

Last week i listened to it a lot and i must say that although it's not a classic, it isn't bad either.
Songs like Ryker Skies, The Province, Stronger Than Fiction really stand out.
I do like it more then i did in the beginning though.

NP> Animations ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-09, 23:26:22
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-09, 22:30:22
In the car: IQ - Frequency

The jury's still out on this one.  It's certainly not bad, but I don't think it's destined to be one of my favorites.

I actually like it far better than Dark Matter and maybe it'll even surpass The Seventh House as my favourite IQ-album. I really like it a lot!

Oh well, opinions... :D

NP: Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-10, 08:43:32
Who's next - The Who
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-10, 10:10:38
XTC - Coat of Many Cupboards CD2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-07-10, 11:14:46
NP UFO - Lights Out   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-10, 11:55:23
NP  DT:  Octavarium   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-10, 12:40:22
The Who 30 years of Max R & B
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-10, 15:27:27
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-10, 12:40:22
The Who 30 years of Max R & B

at least it didn't take 30 years to play.

NP Darktown - Steve Hackett.

A very peculiar album imo I have listened to it several times but am still not sure about it.

I really like the Golden age of steam though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-10, 17:22:48
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-10, 15:27:27
NP Darktown - Steve Hackett.

A very peculiar album imo I have listened to it several times but am still not sure about it.

I really like the Golden age of steam though.

I need to get more solo Hackett.  The good news, sort of, is that I never got around to buying more than one or two of them on vinyl, so I can pick most of them up on CD without feeling like I'm double paying.


NP: King Crimson - Red

This could lead to an expensive bout of King Crimson purchases.  I find this album mostly fantastic, although 'Providence' still sounds like they left the studio with their instruments still plugged in, and someone let a bunch of hamsters run around on top of them.  Some good guitar/bass does creep in there in the second half, but a good bit of it (like -- and I know this is heresy -- a couple of the instrumental parts in the second half of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway) could have been dispensed with without being missed.  Come to think of it, I'm halfway contradicting something I just said in Nicky's thread -- that Genesis does almost no noodling.  I think what I just mentioned is what makes it "almost" rather than "none at all."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-10, 17:37:51
NP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

Good album, crummy title.  I guess it could be worse.  He could have called it "Supertramp."   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-10, 18:02:49
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-10, 17:37:51
Good album, crummy title.  I guess it could be worse.  He could have called it "Supertramp."   ;D

Who cares about album titles, as long as the music is good (and it is on that album) I don't see a problem...

NP: Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-10, 18:09:04
Hear, hear, soundclips from the forthcoming Sylvan-album 'Force Of Gravity'!!

http://www.myspace.com/sylvanhome

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-10, 18:44:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-10, 18:02:49
Who cares about album titles, as long as the music is good (and it is on that album) I don't see a problem...

I've always enjoyed names and the process of naming things, but of course you're right as far as the music goes.  I *do* like Supertramp even though I think their name is pathetic.  Mostly my comment was just random banter cause that's what Roomies do!   ;D


NP: Nick Lowe - Basher
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-10, 19:18:32
Just: Panic Room - Visionary Position
Now: The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-10, 20:03:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-10, 18:09:04
Hear, hear, soundclips from the forthcoming Sylvan-album 'Force Of Gravity'!!
Yeah, I just read that it will be released on 25th September. Already on my 'to buy' list  *horns* 8).

Just: Frost* - Milliontown
Now: Pictorial Wand - Face Of Our Fathers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 09:12:33
Just: Half Man Half Biscuit - Some Call it Godcore
Now: Jethro Tull - Aqualung
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 09:32:09
NP: King Crimson - Red

It only gets better with repeated plays.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-11, 09:56:03
Neal Morse - ?

Got a mail that Neal's live DVD is on its way to me, preparing a bit  *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 10:04:44
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 09:32:09
NP: King Crimson - Red

It only gets better with repeated plays.   *horns*

Believe ya, Greenie  :)

I'v had many hours of enjoyment with my KC albums, one of my pantheon groups  *horns*


JP  IQ:  Subterranea & Dark Matter

Nice, particularly Harvest of Souls, but very old-school neo-prog. When I hear this stuff, I think early 70's Floyd, Yes, and Genesis, and even these groups were more groundbreaking then.

I don't understand why you guys are so crazy about IQ  :-\

But maybe I'm just an old f*, I'v seen too much rain fall (and sausages rise)  ::)

Or maybe I'm just a bit more adventurous  ???


NP  Audioslave:  Revelations  (on repeat)

Guess the "revelations" relates to the lyrics, the music doesn't have much of that, but nice songs, and Chris' singing is fabulous as always, and you get the feeling that the guys worked well together during this period  *horns*

Seems like the three Rage guys are back with Zack. Will be interesting to see what they dish up after their different experiences apart. I was never much a fan of their earlier stuff, but they may have learnt a thing or two about melody from CC.


Might interest some:

"Chris Cornell is a rock icon who thrives on contradictions. An innovator who resists genre labels, he was nonetheless the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he has successfully maintained his own unique identity over more than two decades as a multi-Grammy award winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist.

Seattle trailblazers Soundgarden were a law to themselves, edgy, dark and deeply individual. Their savage soundscapes, coupled with Cornell's incisive lyrics and predatory roar, seduced audiences hungry for musical depth and complexity while leading trends in street fashion and iconic design. In 1989, they became the first Seattle band to sign to a major label. Their sound continued to change and evolve over the course of five pioneering albums.

Celebrated side project Temple of the Dog had already shown Cornell's more soulful side and introduced future Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to the world. Later, Cornell shocked the business once again with richly melodic, critically acclaimed solo album Euphoria Morning, swiftly recognized for its alienation and despair. And as the millennium turned, he joined with three other musical pioneers from rap-rock's Rage Against The Machine to create Audioslave - a multi-platinum supergroup which lived to deny its detractors, producing three top-selling albums, touring the world and becoming the first American band to bring rock to Castro's Cuba.

Since then, Cornell has redefined his sound and vision to encompass new music, new collaborations and new activities ... His triumphant 2007 world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending their original fire with the shock of the new.

Outside music, Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatos's Spring 2006 collection and settled in Paris with his family, where he has helped revive a historic restaurant, the stylish Black Calavados.

Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, his new collaboration with super-producer Timbaland ... will take him into fresh territory, establishing a new sound and marking the creation of a masterpiece that breaks all musical boundaries. Only one thing's for sure - Chris Cornell will continue to break rules, make history and challenge everyone's expectations."

Chris Cornell Bio by Clare O'Brien, on Amazon.com.


However, I think it's going a bit too far to call him "the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement". Imo Kurt Cobain and Jerry Cantrell were just as important.

But of course Euphoria Morning is an essential album, a very unusual, exciting experience brought about by very gifted, angular musicians gettin together  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 11:43:40
NP  Marillion:  Fugazi

Oh, man, this is just sooo brilliant  *horns*

It's amazing how much more Fish-Marillion grip me than the later lounge metamorphosis  ::)

Yup, Bups, there sure will be some of these songs goin on my SO-list. Thanks buddy  :)

Guess I'm a sucker for Fish - somehow or other  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 12:25:48
Just: Genesis - Selling England
Now: Hanoi Rocks - Two Steps from the Move
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-07-11, 12:34:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 11:43:40
NP  Marillion:  Fugazi

Oh, man, this is just sooo brilliant  *horns*

It's amazing how much more Fish-Marillion grip me than the later lounge metamorphosis  ::)

Yup, Bups, there sure will be some of these songs goin on my SO-list. Thanks buddy  :)

Guess I'm a sucker for Fish - somehow or other  ;D

Nicky.

I think I am in a minority of 1 but Fugazi is my favourite Marillion album.

NP Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 14:14:21
Just: Black Sabbath - Never Say Die
Now: Anvil - Forged in Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-07-11, 16:19:22
Just Riverside - Second life syndrome
Now Edenbridge - Arcana
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 16:46:39
Just: Maria McKee - Maria McKee
Now: Dream Theater - Score
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 17:32:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 10:04:44
JP  IQ:  Subterranea & Dark Matter

Nice, particularly Harvest of Souls, but very old-school neo-prog. When I hear this stuff, I think early 70's Floyd, Yes, and Genesis, and even these groups were more groundbreaking then.

I don't understand why you guys are so crazy about IQ  :-\

But maybe I'm just an old f*, I'v seen too much rain fall (and sausages rise)  ::)

Or maybe I'm just a bit more adventurous  ???

Personally, I prefer You Never Will and Born Brilliant from Dark Matter.  Subterranea I think suffers from classic double concept album disease -- It's a five star single album with filler songs added to adhere to the concept. It's got several outstanding songs, but I think they deserve to be on an album with only other outstanding songs.   I'm not really a huge fan of concept albums unless they're just brilliantly executed because the story as a whole is less important to me in the long run than the quality of the songs.  I'd rather the concept be more loosely covered and have each song be a winner than have a fully-developed concept with some just-OK songs in there only to advance the concept.  In essence, a story is only going to be interesting a certain number of times, but, as you know, really great songs can stand up to much more repetition.

Why are we so crazy about IQ?  Uh, cause they're great.   ;)   I ask myself the same question about Dream Theater actually, but sometimes one just has to admit defeat and accept being the minority opinion.  IQ sometimes gets criticized for not being "ground-breaking."  In one way, I can maybe see that in that they're basically the last banner carriers for what a lot of us considered classic prog (vaguely Genesis-like style, etc.).  First off, I love that style, so I'm glad someone still does it.  Secondly, I don't really think they sound a whole lot like anyone but themselves.  Also, for me, Peter Nicholls' voice is very unique and interesting, and I like his lyrics a lot (with perhaps one exception).  That alone lends some uniqueness to the music for me (I realize he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a fan).  I guess to me they embody as much as anyone "what prog sounds like."  Sure it would be dull if every single band did the same thing, but they're not just anyone.  At this point if there's any copying going on, I'd say it's newer bands copying them and not the other way around.  I'd agree that they've changed less over the years than most bands with this long of a lifespan, but I don't think all style changes are for the better, and in this case, they started with a pretty damned good one.  In short, maybe their progressiveness isn't progressing so much, but they still produce quality music, and it's nice to have a band or two in your stable that you can rely on.

"Adventurousness" is all well and good, but I think we're allowed to like some music just cause it sounds great, even if it doesn't shock the hell out of us.  And honestly, I don't think there are many Roomies who can justly be accused of listening to only "safe" music -- we just all have our own preferred sorts of adventures.


NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Starring a gent who I think pretty much disproves any claims that I'm not adventurous.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-07-11, 18:18:40
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 17:32:03
Personally, I prefer You Never Will and Born Brilliant from Dark Matter.  Subterranea I think suffers from classic double concept album disease -- It's a five star single album with filler songs added to adhere to the concept. It's got several outstanding songs, but I think they deserve to be on an album with only other outstanding songs.   I'm not really a huge fan of concept albums unless they're just brilliantly executed because the story as a whole is less important to me in the long run than the quality of the songs.  I'd rather the concept be more loosely covered and have each song be a winner than have a fully-developed concept with some just-OK songs in there only to advance the concept.  In essence, a story is only going to be interesting a certain number of times, but, as you know, really great songs can stand up to much more repetition.

Why are we so crazy about IQ?  Uh, cause they're great.   ;)   I ask myself the same question about Dream Theater actually, but sometimes one just has to admit defeat and accept being the minority opinion.  IQ sometimes gets criticized for not being "ground-breaking."  In one way, I can maybe see that in that they're basically the last banner carriers for what a lot of us considered classic prog (vaguely Genesis-like style, etc.).  First off, I love that style, so I'm glad someone still does it.  Secondly, I don't really think they sound a whole lot like anyone but themselves.  Also, for me, Peter Nicholls' voice is very unique and interesting, and I like his lyrics a lot (with perhaps one exception).  That alone lends some uniqueness to the music for me (I realize he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a fan).  I guess to me they embody as much as anyone "what prog sounds like."  Sure it would be dull if every single band did the same thing, but they're not just anyone.  At this point if there's any copying going on, I'd say it's newer bands copying them and not the other way around.  I'd agree that they've changed less over the years than most bands with this long of a lifespan, but I don't think all style changes are for the better, and in this case, they started with a pretty damned good one.  In short, maybe their progressiveness isn't progressing so much, but they still produce quality music, and it's nice to have a band or two in your stable that you can rely on.

"Adventurousness" is all well and good, but I think we're allowed to like some music just cause it sounds great, even if it doesn't shock the hell out of us.  And honestly, I don't think there are many Roomies who can justly be accused of listening to only "safe" music -- we just all have our own preferred sorts of adventures.


NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Starring a gent who I think pretty much disproves any claims that I'm not adventurous.   ;)

Well said and very well written.

JP Last Human Gateway - IQ. A masterpiece.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 18:44:02
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-07-11, 18:18:40
Well said and very well written.

Thank you, sir.  Want to be my literary agent?  If you can get me a book deal, maybe I'll actually get around to writing one finally.  Maybe a young adults' series about a boy musician named Harry Progger?

Quote
JP Last Human Gateway - IQ. A masterpiece.  *horns*

Indeed, one of their best.   *horns*

Was playing sort of: Dire Straits - On Every Street

I allowed Devin to run into the first few songs of this (it's next alphabetically in my iTunes).  I gave up on it though.  As discussed elsewhere, DS were pretty much done by this point.  The title track is pretty good, but there's nothing special about the rest of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-11, 18:44:32
Demians ~ Building An Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-11, 19:58:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 10:04:44
I don't understand why you guys are so crazy about IQ  :-\
I'll never get bored of their music, it's so versatile. The tempo changes, keyboard- and guitarsolos. After each play I hear sounds I never heard before. Hard to explain, their music grabs me  *horns*.

IQ - Frequency
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 20:03:52
Fish - Fortunes of War (1994 Live Acoustic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-11, 21:18:28
Ayreon - 01011001
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-11, 21:42:06
Anathema ~ Hindsight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 08:05:39
Just: Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two
Now: Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-12, 12:42:36
Jp The grand design - Edenbridge

NP Criminal Record - Rick Wakeman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 14:15:33
Just: Osada Vida - The Body Parts Party
Now: Kaipa - Angling Feelings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-12, 15:08:39
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 17:32:03
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

Starring a gent who I think pretty much disproves any claims that I'm not adventurous.   ;)

Right, Greenie  8)


Quote
And honestly, I don't think there are many Roomies who can justly be accused of listening to only "safe" music -- we just all have our own preferred sorts of adventures.

Right too  :)

Guess Ten and Jeff Buckley are my "safe" trips ... and seems I like'm for the same reasons as you like Peter Nicholls:  Great lyrics, melody and singing, edgy without being shocking  8)


Quote
... sometimes one just has to admit defeat and accept being the minority opinion.

Right again. I'm often in the minority, in the Room, and even more elsewhere  :)


Quote
Also, for me, Peter Nicholls' voice is very unique and interesting, and I like his lyrics a lot (with perhaps one exception).  That alone lends some uniqueness to the music for me ...

OK, I'l give IQ another run and be attentive to that.

That's one of the great things about the Room:  That we can pinpoint things of special interest and value for each other  8)


NP  Daniel Lanois:  The Maker  (on Acadie, on repeat)

A terrific song re both lyrics, music and performance. It's on its way to my SO-list (and it'l fill up the gap a bit (1989))  *horns*

Daniel's solo-albums are very mixed bags. Here and there are some very special experiences  8)

And he has produced several great albums  :)

None else into DL ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-12, 15:43:02
Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life

Now that the North Sea Jazz Festival is going on here in NL let's play something apt :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-12, 15:52:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-29, 22:02:12
Porcupine Tree ~ Voyage 34: The Complete Trip

I had that one, but each time I heard the phrase "Is this trip really necessary" I had to answer "no" and I gave up on it, stuck to post-Stupid Dream PT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-12, 16:08:57
JP: R.E.M. - Up - 11. Daysleeper (twice)

Didn't feel like wading through all of Up, which is far from their best work, but I had a yen for this song.

NP: Jethro Tull - Bursting Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-12, 16:16:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-11, 11:43:40
NP  Marillion:  Fugazi

Oh, man, this is just sooo brilliant  *horns*

It's amazing how much more Fish-Marillion grip me than the later lounge metamorphosis  ::)
I'll just let that last remark pass 8) and will just state that Fugazi is a brilliant album indeed that I never get tired of. It's more consistent than Script, I think, which I find a bit dragging at times in the middle (Web/Garden Party).

Paco, how are you getting along with Brave and Afraid Of Sunlight? Have you  already discovered Out Of This World on the latter? One of my all time fave Marillion tracks.

Manatee, agree with you about Providence on Red, otherwise a stunning album (same goes for Moonchild on Court.. btw).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 16:26:45
Pendragon ~ Pure

Amazing!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 16:28:39
Jethro Tull - Rocks on the Road (2 CD Singles)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:06:43
NP  Daniel Lanois:  Acadie  (rest of album)

Ms 007's album. Promising, particularly enjoyable with headphones, as is expectable with a producer  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:18:23
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-11, 18:44:02
Maybe a young adults' series about a boy musician named Harry Progger?

;D

As long as it's not about a harried progger.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:20:29
NP Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:51:00
Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:55:25
NP: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

Due to the current exchange rates, I won't be able to bid on it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 18:03:55
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-12, 17:55:25
NP: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
Due to the current exchange rates, I won't be able to bid on it.

By my reckoning it'd only be about $200, coming down to $100 if you'll take the government too ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-12, 18:24:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 18:03:55
By my reckoning it'd only be about $200, coming down to $100 if you'll take the government too ;)

I'll have to pass on the government offer.  We only just recently got one that might not goad the rest of the world into hating us more.  Perhaps we could work out some sort of time-share arrangement, where I get England for two weeks each summer.  The price for that should only be maybe one good-condition Scruffy the Cat cd per annum.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-07-12, 18:40:30
Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*

Still my favourite 2009 release  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-12, 19:31:38
NP: Genesis - Trespass

An underrated gem IMO.  I'm a big Hackett fan, of course, but Anthony Phillips's delicate, melodic guitar makes this one an interesting variant on the 'core' Genesis albums.  His solo stuff is very nice too, in a pretty, peaceful way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 21:24:40
No. 7.

I've ordered it.
That counts for something.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-12, 22:42:04
Sylvan - X-Rayed *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 22:51:53
Marillion ~ Happines On The Road: The Boerderij, Zoetermeer Holland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-07-12, 23:01:13
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 22:51:53
Marillion ~ Happines On The Road: The Boerderij, Zoetermeer Holland

Hey, I was there that night! :D

NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 23:06:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-07-12, 23:01:13
Hey, I was there that night! :D


Hehe, i seem to remember that, yes.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-12, 23:42:54
Np A Natural Disaster - Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-13, 01:16:53
Alternative 4 - Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 10:11:34
NP  Daniel Lanois:  The Maker  (on repeat)

This is some hot song  *horns*

"Brother John
Have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there
With broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords
There over East of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-13, 11:07:25
Just: Genesis - Archive #2, CD2
Now: Galahad - Empires Never Last
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-13, 12:50:08
NP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-13, 13:28:52
NP Eponymous - R.E.M.  see nicky i do listen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 17:56:36
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-13, 13:28:52
NP Eponymous - R.E.M.  see nicky i do listen

Yeah, I know, Iggy, you're one of the most adventurous Roomies  8)

+ merely being a longterm Yes-fan garners a lot of respect in my book  :)


NP  Dire Straits:  Making Movies

Yeah, I know, not really adventurous, but I realised that I had only listened to their debut album properly in the olden days. Now I'v decided to catch up on the other albums, probably not spending too much time with Brothers and Street. Fortunately Ms 007 has a remastered cd of Movies (and she was kind enuff to lend it to me / didnt complain when I took it)  ;D

Tunnel Of Love (on Movies) is a killer song - added to my SO-list  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 18:36:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 17:56:36
NP  Dire Straits:  Making Movies

I always felt Making Movies was their best album.  I particularly liked 'Romeo and Juliet'.


NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

I really had no choice in this selection since it started playing in my head before I even got out of bed.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 19:39:02
NP: Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-07-13, 20:27:17
Rick Wakeman Voyager
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 21:16:03
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-07-13, 21:17:54
Pallas - The Cross & The Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:04:03
Magnum - Chase the Dragon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:19:37
NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:39:20
Marillion ~ Clutching At Straws Remaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:56:06
Into the electric castle - Ayreon   *horns* *horns* *horns* 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:57:22
NP: Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-13, 23:05:01
Aerosmith - Draw the Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 08:28:55
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-14, 11:58:33
NP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood  (on repeat)   *horns*

Thanks for tippin, Bups  :)

As far as I can determine, this was as wild as Steve Rothery ever got. Great playing !!! Just like John Mitchell, you hear clearly that they'r pupils of Dave Gilmour, but both definitely with their own personal style.

And Fish's singing is shattering. That's for me a true rock singer  8)

Come on guys, rock's about gripping us, shakin us up, changing the world, aint it ?

I'v decided not to be sad that Fish and the other guys split. Instead I'm elated that we have four terrific albums that can be enjoyed again and again  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 13:06:01
Thomas Dolby - The Gate to the Mind's Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-14, 15:25:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 17:56:36
+ merely being a longterm Yes-fan garners a lot of respect in my book  :)

It's quite easy really.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 17:56:36
NP  Dire Straits:  Making Movies

Yeah, I know, not really adventurous, but I realised that I had only listened to their debut album properly in the olden days. Now I'v decided to catch up on the other albums, probably not spending too much time with Brothers and Street. Fortunately Ms 007 has a remastered cd of Movies (and she was kind enuff to lend it to me / didnt complain when I took it)  ;D

Tunnel Of Love (on Movies) is a killer song - added to my SO-list  *horns*

Nicky.

I prefer Telegraph road and Private Investigations as my must have Dire Straits songs.

i always thought that Side 1 of Love of Gold coupled with Side 1 of Making Movies would have been a killer album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 16:02:03
Arena ~ Peppers Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-14, 16:24:53
Black and White - Lee Abraham

Which has on it amongst others John Mitchell, Jem Godfrey and a bit of Steve Thorne
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-07-14, 17:33:37
Oliver Wakeman  Mother's Ruin
DVD is pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 18:10:32
Be Bop Deluxe - Sunburst Finish
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:00:49
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-14, 16:24:53
Black and White - Lee Abraham

Which has on it amongst others John Mitchell, Jem Godfrey and a bit of Steve Thorne
Heard a MySpace preview of this album, sounding great. Not strange with such people on board  ;)

Eureka - Shackleton's Voyage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:04:16
NP: Magenta - Metamorphosis

I think I like this.  It's sort of modern prog with a Renaissance flavor.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:18:47
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:04:16
NP: Magenta - Metamorphosis

I think I like this.  It's sort of modern prog with a Renaissance flavor.

Indeed, I'm very partial to a bit of Magenta, even if Metamorphosis isn't quite one of my favourites.  If you're looking for further recommendations, my personal preference is for the 'Another Time Another Place' live album - awesome 8)


NP: Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:55:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:18:47
Indeed, I'm very partial to a bit of Magenta, even if Metamorphosis isn't quite one of my favourites.  If you're looking for further recommendations, my personal preference is for the 'Another Time Another Place' live album - awesome 8)

Thanks for the tip. Sadly, it appears that Metamorphosis is their only album that can currently be had at less than collector's item prices.  I'll be on the lookout for MP3 downloads, re-releases, or random occurrences of reasonably priced ones.  I guess with these albums that only get bought by the serious prog community, you have to buy them when they come out.  I think I'm going to make this pre-ordering thing a regular habit.                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:06:35
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 19:55:05
Thanks for the tip. Sadly, it appears that Metamorphosis is their only album that can currently be had at less than collector's item prices.

The live one is still easily available over here (http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html), surely there must be somewhere in Obamaland selling them at normal prices? :o


NP: Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:32:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:06:35
The live one is still easily available over here (http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html), surely there must be somewhere in Obamaland selling them at normal prices? :o

NP: Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings

Crivens!  A web search has still turned up no Obama-friendly ones, but that link and also "The Magenta Shop" look good even converted to dollars, and the shipping is reasonable.  Maybe I'll do my usual two-at-a-time thing internationally this time and order that and Marbles from Racket.

I believe the above is the Steve Hackett album I actually do have on vinyl.  Need to get some Steve on CD and, as always, more Pixies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:41:35
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:32:08
Crivens!  A web search has still turned up no Obama-friendly ones, but that link and also "The Magenta Shop" look good even converted to dollars, and the shipping is reasonable.  Maybe I'll do my usual two-at-a-time thing internationally this time and order that and Marbles from Racket.

I've used the outfit in my link a fair bit in the last couple of years and have found them reliable - in fact I think all of my Magenta stuff probably came from them.  Certainly worth considering.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-14, 21:46:03
NP: Airbag - Steal My Soul

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 21:52:02
Riverside ~ Anno Domini High Definition

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:15:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 21:52:02
Riverside ~ Anno Domini High Definition

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Cut that out, or I'll start saying I'm currently playing The Tinder Box.   :P


NP: Blackfield - Blackfield II

Once again, in a startling turn of events, I'm playing the album I just got.  Now if the other King Crimson album I ordered back when I ordered Red would just arrive already.  I think that vendor is going on my no repeat business list.   >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:49:49
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:15:44
Cut that out, or I'll start saying I'm currently playing The Tinder Box.   :P

You still don't have it?  :D

NP> Eh....Riverside.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:57:50
(http://multimedia.fnac.com/multimedia/images_produits/ZoomPE/6/2/3/0693723014326.jpg)

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:02:28
Arena - Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:03:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 21:52:02
Riverside ~ Anno Domini High Definition

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yeah, I'm listening to it as well right now. It's great isn't it? Not really 'easy-listening' stuff but that's fine by me. *horns*

Early favourite track is Left Out.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:06:09
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:49:49
You still don't have it?  :D

I still can't have it.  We're still in the pre-order period over here.   >:(   Then again, I just ordered something from a UK site that Steve recommended.  If that goes well, I may consider using them to order albums with late release dates here in the future.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:07:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:03:44
Yeah, I'm listening to it as well right now. It's great isn't it? Not really 'easy-listening' stuff but that's fine by me. *horns*

Early favourite track is Left Out.

Tom

I soooooo agree with you.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:09:36
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:06:09
I still can't have it.  We're still in the pre-order period over here.   >:(   Then again, I just ordered something from a UK site that Steve recommended.  If that goes well, I may consider using them to order albums with late release dates here in the future.

Such a shame.
I sometimes have the idea that we're quite lucky over here in Europe, considering the releases.
It seems it's quite a challenge for European bands to get their cd over to the states.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:42:02
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:09:36
Such a shame.
I sometimes have the idea that we're quite lucky over here in Europe, considering the releases.
It seems it's quite a challenge for European bands to get their cd over to the states.

Well, somewhat so.  What seems to happen a lot is the newest album will be available and everything else will be out of print and only available from re-sellers for gobs of cash.  I'm not sure what the deal is with release dates.  Devin Townsend is flippin Canadian, and Ki still came out later in North America than Europe.


NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 08:50:06
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:06:09
I still can't have it.  We're still in the pre-order period over here.   >:( 

If it's any consolation, I've not got it either.  Mine's back-ordered for delivery in a week or two >:(

Just: The Flower Kings - Adam & Eve *horns* *horns* *horns*
Now: Alice Cooper - DaDa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 10:37:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 08:50:06
If it's any consolation, I've not got it either.  Mine's back-ordered for delivery in a week or two >:(

Yay!  Back in stock and despatching 8) *horns*


Just: Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Now: Arena - Welcome to the Stage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:30:29
Songs from the Lions Cage- Arena


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 10:37:47
Yay!  Back in stock and despatching 8) *horns*


Amazon?

If so where is mine?   >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:53:04
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:30:29
Amazon?

If so where is mine?   >:( >:( >:(

If it's this one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anno-Domini-High-Definition-DVD/dp/B0026ZNL7Q/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_3) then it appears to only just have come back into stock.  I haven't had a despatch e-mail yet, but my account shows it's now moved into the final phase.  Might be worth checking yours and hoping it arrives before Friday's postal strike :o


NP: Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 12:32:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:53:04
If it's this one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anno-Domini-High-Definition-DVD/dp/B0026ZNL7Q/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_3) then it appears to only just have come back into stock.  I haven't had a despatch e-mail yet, but my account shows it's now moved into the final phase.  Might be worth checking yours and hoping it arrives before Friday's postal strike :o

Yep that's the one.

Post strike? Must listen to the news more.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:53:04
NP: Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink


That is my next Caravan CD on the list.



About to play Black & White - Lee Abraham
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 12:42:03
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 12:32:52
That is my next Caravan CD on the list.

It's a good 'un, without doubt *horns* Fortunately I picked it up when it was a mere £2.98, the price is higher now but still a cheapie 8)


Supertramp - Crisis, What Crisis?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 13:09:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 12:42:03
It's a good 'un, without doubt *horns* Fortunately I picked it up when it was a mere £2.98, the price is higher now but still a cheapie 8)


Supertramp - Crisis, What Crisis?

How is the CD buying oing this year?

I need a new plan. I usually get home before Mrs I so am able to spirit the packages into my office before she gets home.

Given that she will be off for the next 2 - 3 months it may well dawn on her how many CD's I actually buy.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 14:06:09
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 13:09:19
How is the CD buying oing this year?

A poor term.  Must try harder if his end of year result is to fulfil his potential ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 13:09:19
I need a new plan. I usually get home before Mrs I so am able to spirit the packages into my office before she gets home.

Given that she will be off for the next 2 - 3 months it may well dawn on her how many CD's I actually buy.  ::)

Can you have them delivered to work in the interim? ;D


Marillion -  Happiness on the Road: ABC Glasgow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 15:01:57
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 14:06:09

Can you have them delivered to work in the interim? ;D


I could if I was there.

NP Amused to Death - Roger Waters A top cd imo.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-15, 17:11:39
Just: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Now: Pictorial Wand - Face Of Our Fathers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-15, 17:46:49
NP: Golden Palominos - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 18:10:38
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-15, 11:30:29
Songs from the Lions Cage- Arena


Amazon?

If so where is mine?   >:( >:( >:(

Yay Anno Domini is in the post according to Amazon.   ;D

NP Rolled Gold Plus - The Rolling Stones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-15, 18:41:01
NP: Golden Palominos - Visions of Excess
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-15, 21:04:24
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-15, 21:09:57
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:57:50
(http://multimedia.fnac.com/multimedia/images_produits/ZoomPE/6/2/3/0693723014326.jpg)

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

And again.

Amazing.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-15, 21:43:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-13, 17:56:36
NP  Dire Straits:  Making Movies

Tunnel Of Love (on Movies) is a killer song - added to my SO-list  *horns*

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 18:36:00
I always felt Making Movies was their best album.  I particularly liked 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Hey, I am happy to read that since they are my favorite Dire Straits album and my two favorite Dire Straits songs  :)

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-14, 15:25:49
I prefer Telegraph road and Private Investigations as my must have Dire Straits songs.

i always thought that Side 1 of Love of Gold coupled with Side 1 of Making Movies would have been a killer album

Interesting idea. It would allow to get rid of Les Boys which, although original, is the only let down of Making Movies IMHO

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-14, 20:06:35The live one is still easily available over here (http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html), surely there must be somewhere in Obamaland selling them at normal prices? :o

I also bought my Magenta albums there and they sent me an extra CD with 15 songs or so of bands that appear in their catalog (Credo, Magenta, IZZ ...). I don't know if they still do that, though.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-14, 11:58:33
NP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood  (on repeat)   *horns*

Thanks for tippin, Bups  :)

You're welcome  ;) ... but it seems that with DS and Marillion, you are slowing the pace these days, Nicky  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-16, 01:03:20
Listening to Kamelot-Ghost Opera
Previously The 4 live tracks from Yes' Masterworks Tour. Had to buy Magnification x2 to get the bonus cds but it was worth it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-16, 08:19:58
Just: Pendragon - Pure
Now: Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-16, 08:56:45
NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

Because things haven't been loud enough lately.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2009-07-16, 11:43:02
Porcupine Tree, The Incident preview. I guess this next album will be great.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-16, 16:04:32
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-16, 16:24:01
Contagion - the max - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-16, 16:27:48
NP: Contagion - The Min - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-16, 16:56:54
Crystal Lake - Safe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-16, 17:34:58
Jethro Tull - Nightcap: The Unreleased Masters 1973-1991
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-16, 20:01:32
Millenium - Exist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-16, 21:50:52
Just: Kristin Hersh - Sunny Border Blue
Now: Anathema - Hindsight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-16, 21:59:10
Galleon ~ The Ocean

A marvellous epic indeed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-16, 23:01:08
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-16, 23:10:51
Pride - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 08:50:02
Richard Thompson - Mirror Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 09:07:08
Immortal? - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 09:23:35
Fleetwood Mac - Mirage.

It's many years since I last heard this, and I'm fairly confident it'll be many more before I hear it again ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:43:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-15, 10:37:47
Yay!  Back in stock and despatching 8) *horns*

Have you got it yet?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:45:08
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:43:15
Have you got it yet?

Just arrived and ripping to the computer at this very moment *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 12:04:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:45:08
Just arrived and ripping to the computer at this very moment *horns*

Mine hasn't  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-17, 12:56:16
Shadow Gallery - Room V

4. Vow

Such an awesome album  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:30:33
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 12:04:15
Mine hasn't  :(

Downer! :'(  Still, I'd say there's a good chance it'll turn up tomorrow given that mine arrived today.  I must say I was surprised when we had post this morning, even though the BBC site suggested most disruption would be down London way.


Riverside - ADHD.  It really is rather good, even if it hasn't (yet!) brought me the epiphany I had with the previous two releases *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:59:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:30:33
Downer! :'(  Still, I'd say there's a good chance it'll turn up tomorrow given that mine arrived today.  I must say I was surprised when we had post this morning, even though the BBC site suggested most disruption would be down London way.


Riverside - ADHD.  It really is rather good, even if it hasn't (yet!) brought me the epiphany I had with the previous two releases *horns*



yay my postman is not on strike and it's arrived.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 17:42:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:30:33
Downer! :'(  Still, I'd say there's a good chance it'll turn up tomorrow given that mine arrived today.  I must say I was surprised when we had post this morning, even though the BBC site suggested most disruption would be down London way.


Riverside - ADHD.  It really is rather good, even if it hasn't (yet!) brought me the epiphany I had with the previous two releases *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:59:24
yay my postman is not on strike and it's arrived.  ;D

La la la (hands over ears).  I'm not listening to you guys.   ;)

Just: Was browsing the YouTube clips from Night of the Prog and drooling.  Looks like it would almost be easier to list the great bands who weren't there than were.
Now: Morow.com - currently getting my first taste of The Mars Volta, just heard a band that sounds good that I'd never heard of: Presto Ballet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 18:58:43
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 17:42:58
just heard a band that sounds good that I'd never heard of: Presto Ballet

I really must get a CD of theirs.  I've a number of free downloads, but there's no substitute for the real thing 8)


Just: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
Now: David Lee Roth - Skyscraper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-17, 19:29:04
Just: Frost* ~ Experimints In Mass Appeal

Right now: Pink Floyd ~ The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 19:40:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 18:58:43
I really must get a CD of theirs.  I've a number of free downloads, but there's no substitute for the real thing 8)

Good thinking.  I just downloaded three unreleased songs from their website.  Still sounds promising.  Had to wait half an hour or so because my internet provider apparently went on strike for a few minutes in sympathy with your postmen.

NP: Presto Ballet: (unreleased songs: Gypsy Road, Mr Amazing, Surprise)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 19:52:10
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-17, 20:36:54
Pink Floyd ~ The Wall

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-17, 21:19:16
Magellan-Symphony. Hadnt heard it for a while. Strange words on this disk. Never realized it before
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-17, 21:29:55
Let's spice this up a bit:

Suspyre ~ When Time Fades

Amazing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 21:35:01
Just: Bill Nelson - Practically Wired
Now: Presto Ballet - Free downloads.  I've not played these since March, but a green sea mammal jogged my memory.  Awesome tunes, even with the appallingly low bitrate *horns*  'Suprise' sounds so much like Styx it's untrue 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-17, 21:40:44
Kraftwork Live 2005. Ya either like them or can't stand them. Bizzare stuff. Wonder who decides to play which computer/synth sound?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-17, 22:08:31
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 22:21:16
Look away Manatee

Anno Domini High definition - Riverside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 22:43:42
Just: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
Now: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 23:18:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 22:43:42
Just: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
Now: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings

Back to the obscure stuff, eh?

NP: Buffalo Tom - Big Red Letter Day

Someone must buy their albums besides me because they continue to make news one, but I don't think I've ever met anyone else who has.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-17, 23:36:22
NP: Demians - Building an Empire

A bow to the French for being the home of Morow.com   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-18, 07:58:26
Moongarden - Vulgar Display Of Prog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 09:21:31
Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings (a different 'obscure' disc, this time)
Now: Rush - A Show of Hands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:04:39
NP: Belly - King

I'm reasonably sure I was the only one who bought this, and the band dissolved afterward.  I happen to love it though.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:13:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:04:39
I'm reasonably sure I was the only one who bought this, and the band dissolved afterward.  I happen to love it though.   :)

You seem to be a regular kiss of death.  Please continue to steer clear of the mighty Dream Theater! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:16:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:13:03
You seem to be a regular kiss of death.  Please continue to steer clear of the mighty Dream Theater! ;D

I didn't kill Buffalo Tom, but I'll gladly accede to your request.  And if Nicky bugs me about it, I'll say I'm avoiding them as a favor to you.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:47:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:16:36
And if Nicky bugs me about it, I'll say I'm avoiding them as a favor to you.   ;)

I wouldn't worry about that.  I think Nicky has finally eloped with Paco ;)


Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD1 (70s)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-18, 11:07:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 10:47:57
I wouldn't worry about that.  I think Nicky has finally eloped with Paco ;)

I think that will require more thought, or better still, none whatsoever.   :o


NP: Ben Folds Five - The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 12:23:37
Just: Motörhead - Overkill
Now: Fish - Fellini Days Companion CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-18, 14:37:24
Just: IQ - Frequency

Now: Swelter - Songs of Distance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-07-18, 17:19:35
Best of the Doors - The Doors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 17:46:45
Just: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Now: Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-07-18, 19:17:18
Pictorial Wand - Face Of Our Fathers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-18, 20:26:45
Beardfish ~ Sleeping In Traffic pt II

On repeat.
I can't decide which part is the best.
I like them both actually.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 21:15:19
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-18, 20:26:45
Beardfish ~ Sleeping In Traffic pt II

On repeat.
I can't decide which part is the best.
I like them both actually.  8)

"A man? Duh!" ;D


Just: Hawkwind - Space Ritual
Now: Marillion - Marbles by the Sea *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-18, 21:15:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 21:15:19
"A man? Duh!" ;D


And great lyrics too!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-18, 21:19:17
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-18, 21:15:46
And great lyrics too!  ;D

Oh yes! 8)
Just over a week until the release of 'Destine Solitaire' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-07-18, 22:46:10
Spock's Beard ~ Beware Of Darkness SE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-07-18, 23:47:53
NP: DeeExpus Project - Half Way Home

Anyone familiar with this band? I think they're great! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-19, 00:43:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-07-18, 23:47:53
NP: DeeExpus Project - Half Way Home

Anyone familiar with this band? I think they're great! *horns*

Tom

No until 5 mins ago I'd never heard of them.

Where are they from and what do they do?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-19, 11:42:15
JP Rick Wright - Broken China.

Just arrived, a gem. When it was released I was heavily getting into Floyd, but this one didn't grab me (i.e. I was too young to fully appreciate its subtle beauty). Great Sunday morning (and late Saturday evening) album 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-07-19, 12:06:14
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-19, 00:43:07
No until 5 mins ago I'd never heard of them.

Where are they from and what do they do?

Well, they're an English prog band, they just released a DVD and have one studio-album. But instead of me rambling about them you can better go to http://www.myspace.com/deeexpusmusic and find out for yourself... ;) The DVD-preview is also to be found on that page.

Hope that helps!

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-19, 19:18:55
JP: IQ - The Seventh House

NP: Rick Wright - Broken China
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-07-19, 20:49:06
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2009-07-19, 19:18:55
JP: IQ - The Seventh House
Still my favourite, though 'Frequency' has potential to top it  *horns* 8).

Today: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Neal Morse - Lifeline

Track: Too Many Roads
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-19, 21:58:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-07-19, 12:06:14
Well, they're an English prog band, they just released a DVD and have one studio-album. But instead of me rambling about them you can better go to http://www.myspace.com/deeexpusmusic and find out for yourself... ;) The DVD-preview is also to be found on that page.

Hope that helps!

Tom



Thanks Tom.

Np ELO - Light Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-07-19, 22:41:46
Now Playing:
STRANGLERS - "Always The Sun"
from 'Peaches - The Best of...'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-19, 22:46:48
Spock's Beard ~ Flow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-07-20, 08:55:02
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Haven't played it for a long time, forgot how great it was  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-07-20, 10:37:06
Lunatic Soul

Better than the latest Riverside by miles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-07-20, 10:45:57
NP Dream Theater : BC&SL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-07-20, 11:27:46
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-07-20, 10:37:06
Lunatic Soul

Better than the latest Riverside by miles
Have to agree with you, the new Riverside isn't my cup of tea either, though I love all their previous albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-07-20, 12:24:12
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-07-20, 11:27:46
Have to agree with you, the new Riverside isn't my cup of tea either, though I love all their previous albums.

Strange isn't it ?

Previous Riverisde albums are fab but the new one is just .. ordinary 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-20, 14:37:30
Just: Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black
Now: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-20, 14:52:30
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-07-20, 12:24:12
Previous Riverisde albums are fab but the new one is just .. ordinary 

The new Riverside ordinary? I don't agree at all! I think it's their best yet...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-20, 17:57:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-20, 14:52:30
The new Riverside ordinary? I don't agree at all! I think it's their best yet...

If it's Rapid Eye Movement we're talkin about, I also consider it their best. Terrific album  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-20, 14:37:30
Just: Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black
Now: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

Quite a juxtaposition, Jonesy  ;D


NP  Dream Theater:  Black Clouds

I'm simply speechless  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

But with 007, that doesnt mean that there's nothin to say  ;D

If one had any doubts, then they sure are dispelled once again:  This is currently the greatest rock group on this planet !!! imo

The C*nt Of Tuscany is probably the best rock piece I'v eva heard. It has everything and more that a proggie can dream of within those 20 minutes - over the top  *horns*


I also played:

Mastodon:  Crack The Skye

Great album too  *horns*

I'm not so enthusiastic about Remission and Leviathan, not presently iac, but Blood Mountain and Skye are fabulous  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-20, 18:13:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-20, 17:57:15
If it's Rapid Eye Movement we're talkin about, I also consider it their best. Terrific album  *horns*

Nope, I think you must have missed something.....Riverside released their new album Anno Domini High Definition earlier this month. And although I like REM quite a lot, the new one blows it away as far as I'm concerned. I think you'll like it as well... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:29:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-20, 17:57:15
Quite a juxtaposition, Jonesy  ;D

Well, both bands have names starting with N, both album titles start with 'D' and both album titles comprise 3 words.  Doesn't everyone play these two together? ;D


Beardfish - The Sane Day

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:38:52
The new Riverside = Rocks.  *horns*
The new Dream Theater = Rocks.  *horns*
The new Phideaux = Does not rock but is great nevertheless.  *horns*

The latest Mastodon = non-rocks.  :-X :-X :-X

NP>

The new Dream Theater.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:28:34
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:38:52
The new Phideaux = Does not rock but is great nevertheless.  *horns*

Haven't got any Phideaux (can't find any cheap CD's) is this a good place to start?

NP Unlocking the cage - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:44:08
NP: King Crimson - Discipline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-21, 08:36:37
Just: Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part One
Now: Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two

I'm getting in the mood for the release of 'Destine Solitaire' next week *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-21, 15:25:40
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-21, 15:48:16
Radiance - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-21, 20:32:54
Moongarden - Vulgar Display Of Prog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-07-21, 21:53:40
NP Rick Wright - Broken China.

Really hooked on this one.

Before that: ELO - A New World Record

Worth the price of admission just for the marvellous intro of Tightrope.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:10:49
The Tea Party ~ Seven Circles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-07-21, 23:14:26
Dummy by Portishead and Moon Safari by Air
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-21, 23:24:46
NP: The Killers - Hot Fuss

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-21, 23:43:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-20, 17:57:15
NP  Dream Theater:  Black Clouds

I'm simply speechless  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

But with 007, that doesnt mean that there's nothin to say  ;D

If one had any doubts, then they sure are dispelled once again:  This is currently the greatest rock group on this planet !!! imo

The C*nt Of Tuscany is probably the best rock piece I'v eva heard. It has everything and more that a proggie can dream of within those 20 minutes - over the top  *horns*
Nicky.

I am happy that you finally could lend one ear (let's make two) on it, Nicky. It was worth the wait, whatever the reason.

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:38:52
The new Riverside = Rocks.  *horns*
The new Dream Theater = Rocks.  *horns*
The new Phideaux = Does not rock but is great nevertheless.  *horns*

The latest Mastodon = non-rocks.  :-X :-X :-X

NP>

The new Dream Theater.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

;D I like this post of yours, Mad

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:10:49
The Tea Party ~ Seven Circles

NP The Tea Party - Transmission  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-22, 11:05:32
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-07-21, 21:53:40
Before that: ELO - A New World Record

Worth the price of admission just for the marvellous intro of Tightrope.
Tightrope is so  8). I own the live DVD of the 'Zoom' tour, also playing 'Tightrope' a lot on repeat because of the intro  *horns*.

np: Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-22, 13:54:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:29:30
Well, both bands have names starting with N, both album titles start with 'D' and both album titles comprise 3 words.  Doesn't everyone play these two together? ;D

;D

You "got amazing powers of observation", Jonesy  ;)

But even so, I have other nightwishes. Nowadays they'r even fulfilled occasionally  ;D

Otoh re Nevermore, you get my feelings by removing the N  :D


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-21, 23:43:40
I am happy that you finally could lend one ear (let's make it two) to it, Nicky. It was worth the wait, whatever the reason.

The reason was quite banal, Bups: Monetos  >:(

Even with a new DT-album baitin, I chose to stay alive  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:38:52
The latest Mastodon = non-rocks.  :-X :-X :-X

Actually no, Mad:  There are eight of'm, and they're pretty active  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 21:38:52
The new Dream Theater.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Actually I disagree with ya, Mad:  I think you'r missin some horns. (Maybe you aint horny enuff)  ;D


NP  Hm, some ream heater  ;) ;D

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*


Try this one, guys:  http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ream%20of%20the%20ancient%20mariner   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 15:04:23
The Archive collection - IQ
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 19:20:21
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-07-22, 20:11:45
Earlier: Martin Orford - The Old Road
Np: Pictorial Wand - Face Of Our Fathers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 20:44:46
Just: Riverside - ADHD
Now: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:03:25
Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:06:58
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:03:25
Marillion - Marbles

If, by the end of the month, you don't think 'Ocean Cloud' is one of the greatest songs ever, you'll be sentenced to a hunting trip with Dick Cheney ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:28:07
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:06:58
If, by the end of the month, you don't think 'Ocean Cloud' is one of the greatest songs ever, you'll be sentenced to a hunting trip with Dick Cheney ;)

Could be worse.  At least that's a quick death.  You could force me to watch every Michael Jackson retrospective on television in the next year.

At any rate, I have high hopes for it.  After all, I went to the trouble to get the Racket version partly because you guys assured me that Ocean Cloud was essential.  If it turns out you were having a joke at my expense because it's really a New Kids on the Block cover, my wrath will be terrible indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:33:50
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:28:07
If it turns out you were having a joke at my expense because it's really a New Kids on the Block cover, my wrath will be terrible indeed.

Oops!  :-[ ;)


Kim Mitchell - Akimbo Alogo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:58:45
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:28:07
Could be worse.  At least that's a quick death.  You could force me to watch every Michael Jackson retrospective on television in the next year.

At any rate, I have high hopes for it.  After all, I went to the trouble to get the Racket version partly because you guys assured me that Ocean Cloud was essential.  If it turns out you were having a joke at my expense because it's really a New Kids on the Block cover, my wrath will be terrible indeed.

OK, you can't dance to it, so you're off the hook for now.  Thus far I'd say it (which is currently playing) and the album in general sound promising but way too subtle/complex to take in without multiple plays.  I felt that way about much of Afraid of Sunlight too and wound up liking the whole album, so no need to panic.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-23, 08:02:55
The Flower Kings - Instant Delivery *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-23, 10:01:31
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-23, 10:33:35
Just: Be Bop Deluxe - Drastic Plastic
Now: Be Bop Deluxe - Live! in the Air Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-23, 16:59:52
NP: Marillion - Marbles

I awoke this morning to the sound of power tools outside (this happens a lot in the summer) with 'The Return of the Giant Hogweed' in my head.  Imagine my dismay upon recalling that I haven't done vinyl replacement on Nursery Cryme yet!   :'(  On the upside, it appears my subconscious knows the whole song by heart.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-23, 18:16:28
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 19:20:21
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

Ditto  8)

Quite nice, but a bit much ambient. I think I prefer the more hard-driving sound of Riverside.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-07-23, 20:15:44
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

np: Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-23, 21:32:59
Roine Stolt - The Flower King
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-23, 22:14:53
NP: Karnivool - Themata

Excellent! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-23, 22:52:03
NP: Karnivool - Sound Awake

From Last.fm: Karnivool is a five-piece progressive rock group from Perth, Australia. Their music style is a combination of melodic progressive rock and alternative rock, with alternative metal influences. Major influences of the band are Nirvana, Meshuggah, Tool and Carcass. Capturing a perfect blend of both melodic beauty and heavy, spine-bending rock, Karnivool will appeal to anyone who desires a truly unique sound.

I think this will at least make some of you curious... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-24, 08:45:10
Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band

A mighty CD 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-24, 12:14:39
Opeth - Damnation

Also pretty mighty! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 14:37:46
NP: Genesis - Trespass

Mighty and mighty old.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-23, 22:52:03
NP: Karnivool - Sound Awake

From Last.fm: Karnivool is a five-piece progressive rock group from Perth, Australia. Their music style is a combination of melodic progressive rock and alternative rock, with alternative metal influences. Major influences of the band are Nirvana, Meshuggah, Tool and Carcass. Capturing a perfect blend of both melodic beauty and heavy, spine-bending rock, Karnivool will appeal to anyone who desires a truly unique sound.

I think this will at least make some of you curious... ;)

I caught some of their stuff from Themata on Pandora.  I gave them the thumbs up.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 15:40:17
NP  Enslaved:  Vertebrae  *horns*

I agree, Iggy, there aint that much that reminds me of Floyd either, mainly one song that has quite some Meddle atmosphere; and the first two tracks are rather growly and seem rather regular black metal, at least on first runs; but then come some tracks of very unusual beauty and variation.

Very original group this is, both their music and lyrics, and mature too: They'r very tight and can quickly change moods.

The groups they remind me of are mainly Opeth, Scar Symmetry, Riverside, and yes, some Floyd too. Quite a range !

I find myself very much gripped by this music, and there is a lot of depth to it.

"In the void of chaos life endures
In the gap of creation, the ancient wisdom breathes"

- Enslaved: Vertebrae (first words on album, track Clouds)

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2009-07-23, 23:13:56
Vertebrae is indeed a fine album

Nice to share, Funkster  :)


JP  Eddie Vedder:   Into the Wild

A wonderful album  8)

Anyone who likes Eddie's singing should get this.

As I apprehend from the booklet, he pretty much plays everything himself, even the percussion.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 20:44:46
Just: Riverside - ADHD
Now: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality

Altho there is less alphabetic proximity, I like that one better, Jonesy  ;D

Looks like you'r playin a lot of Nevermore these days  8)

Now we just need to get Iggy, Tom, and Mad turned on. Seems like Warrel's singing requires quite some adaption  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-24, 15:47:13
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1 version)  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-24, 15:50:25
Np Archive #1 - Genesis via Spotify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:00:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 15:40:17
JP  Eddie Vedder:   Into the Wild

A wonderful album  8)

Anyone who likes Eddie's singing should get this.

As I understand, he pretty much plays everything himself, even the percussion.

Solo Eddie. Interesting, haven't come across that before.  I'll have to try to grab a listen somewhere.

NP: morow.com

Again I say, what a great station!

Heard songs from more bands I need to check out now: The Watch, Quidam (another good Polish prog band that's been around longer than Riverside?), and Lana Lane (who I know has fans here).

Interesting tidbit. I got around to doing my pre-order of ADHD (4 days to go in North America), and I found something that's either funny, great, or sad, possibly all of the above: It Bites - The Tall Ships is now available in North America for pre-order!  I'ts good that it's getting released here, but crikey, how long has it been out in Europe, over a year?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:09:16
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:00:58
Solo Eddie. Interesting, haven't come across that before.  I'll have to try to grab a listen somewhere.

It's the music he made for the film "Into The Wild". Great movie too  ;)

I never understood why Eddie stays with Pearl Jam. With his talent, he could do groundbreaking things with a more progressive band / musicians  :(

With him, money can't be the main reason  :-\


Quote
... and Lana Lane (who I know has fans here).

I'v actually only really heard her singing on Gary Hughes's Once And Future King (as Guinevere), but that's nothing short of amazing  *horns*

So yes, despite her tussle with Arjen, as an artist, I consider her a great singer  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:17:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:09:16
I never understood why Eddie stays with Pearl Jam. With his talent, he could do groundbreaking things with a more progressive band / musicians  :(

With him, money can't be the main reason  :-\

Nope, I'm sure he can make money with his own name.  Personally, I like Pearl Jam a lot, but I do think their best stuff came early.

NP: (via morow.com) Dream Theater - Metropolis (live, just the one song)

See, I'm keeping an open mind.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:27:37
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:17:14
See, I'm keeping an open mind.   ;)

At first glance, yes, but if you would really like to get into DT, I suggest that you choose some more accessible pieces than Metropolis. (This goes for both Parts 1 & 2.)

How about trying some of the songs on my SO-list ?  That's what it's for (partly)  ;)

I'm sure that if you played The Count Of Tuscany, you'd be as enraptured as I. Even Jamie is amazing on this one.

OK, Greenie, let's make a deal:  You listen thrice to The Count. (Count to three.) If you aint thrilled afterwards, I promise (like A.O. Scott) that I'l blow up my car - not that I have a car, but I can blow up yours instead  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:41:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-24, 16:27:37
At first glance, yes, but if you would really like to get into DT, I suggest that you choose some more accessible pieces than Metropolis. (This goes for both Parts 1 & 2.)

How about trying some of the songs on my SO-list ?  That's what it's for (partly)  ;)

I'm sure that if you played The Count Of Tuscany, you'd be as enraptured as I. Even Jamie is amazing on this one.

OK, Greenie, let's make a deal:  You listen thrice to The Count. If you aint thrilled afterwards, I promise (like A.O. Scott) that I'l blow up my car - not that I have a car, but I can blow up yours instead  ;D

Nicky.

I'll try to get a listen or 3 of that one then.  For the record, I thought the instrumental part at the beginning of Metropolis was really good.  When the vocals came in I was, as usual, not impressed.  The later instrumental parts I thought were good in places and excessively noodly in others.

Please don't blow up my car.  My last one got sideswiped by a tour bus in Manhattan, and I'd like to keep this one for a while (especially since I'm not in a good financial position to buy another one right now).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 17:42:52
JP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings - 6. The Count of Tuscany (courtesy of some kid who used it to demonstrate his virtuosity at some guitar video game on YouTube -- but the music is the actual DT recording)

I gotta give you this one, Nicky.  Excellent song.  While I wouldn't say James is awesome on it, he manages not to ruin it, which is fortunate since it really is quite good -- as in, I will listen to it again without being nagged.  ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-24, 17:45:25
Ozric Tentacles - Live Ethereal Cereal

One of the earlier recordings released on cassette tape, so the sound quality is pretty naff even on more recent CD re-releases.  Still worth the odd listen, though 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-24, 19:38:00
Starcastle Song of Times. Regardless of what people think about them, Track 3 (the only track Gary Strater didn't play on) is a nice tribute to Gary, dealing with his passing. It was written in 2004 by Gary. Some decent tracks on the cd.

Before this, IQ  the Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:00:42
NP: Marillion - Marillion.com

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:23:30
The Sisters of Mercy - Floodland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:35:07
NP Supertramp - Paris

Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:58:45
OK, you can't dance to it, so you're off the hook for now.  Thus far I'd say it (which is currently playing) and the album in general sound promising but way too subtle/complex to take in without multiple plays.  I felt that way about much of Afraid of Sunlight too and wound up liking the whole album, so no need to panic.   ;)
Good to hear that Manatee, both that you like AOS and that you're delving into Marbles now. Marbles will reveal its beauty as well with repeated listening. Especially Invisible Man is a track that really needs to sink in. Fantastic Place and Genie are tracks that have really crept under my skin. Neverland is one of my absolute favourite Marillion tracks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-24, 22:38:15
Steve Vai - Fire Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 23:26:01
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:35:07
Good to hear that Manatee, both that you like AOS and that you're delving into Marbles now. Marbles will reveal its beauty as well with repeated listening. Especially Invisible Man is a track that really needs to sink in. Fantastic Place and Genie are tracks that have really crept under my skin. Neverland is one of my absolute favourite Marillion tracks.

Oddly enough, Invisible Man sounded good to me on the first play.  So did Ocean Cloud, which Steve will be relieved to hear since this will avert a war.  I'm sure there are hidden depths I've yet to discover though.

Btw, Erik, I agree with you about Red -- It's an astoundingly good album with the exception of 'Providence', which is pretty meh.

NP: King Crimson - Discipline

Media Alert:  I've listened to "The Count of Tuscany" by the DT that isn't Devin Townsend a few times now, and I think it's pretty great.  If the other songs are on par with that, I may just buy the bleedin' album.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-24, 23:55:45
Absolutely, Marbles grows on you. The more you listen, the more you hear, and the more you feel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-25, 08:55:08
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 23:26:01
So did Ocean Cloud, which Steve will be relieved to hear since this will avert a war.

;D ;D ;D


Just: Genesis - Duke
Now: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-07-25, 09:17:20
NP: Marillion - Marbles

Yup, it's a grower.  I'm going to have to finish it tomorrow though because I'm about ready to pass out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-25, 13:20:41
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-24, 23:26:01
 :o

  ;)

And then get Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor. Terrific album too, aint it, Jonesy ?

Then J & I might consider including you in our OBPMC  ;D


NP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood

All four Fish-era studio albums are growing on me. At first I liked Childhood best. Now it's Clutching At Straws .....

I'l be listening a lot more to this group  *horns*

While Childhood holds a very high standard all the way thru, the only real SO-song imo is Blue Angel.

Straws has Warm Wet Circles and The Last Straw. Fugazi has Jigsaw  8)

Guess that my childhood was sufficiently misplaced to make me prefer Fish-era Marillion and Fish with friends to lounge Marillion  ;D

Thanks again for getting me back onto'm, Bups  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-07-25, 18:58:15
While we are on the topic, I am listening/watching Fish DVD Return to Misplaced Childhood. What a huge man with alot of energy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-25, 19:34:43
Just: XTC - Drums and Wires
Now: Rush - Permanent Waves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-07-25, 22:02:00
Just: Meat Puppets - No Joke
Now: Metallica - St. Anger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-07-25, 22:39:41
Tony Banks A Curious Feeling. His first and best solo effort
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 08:53:03
Just: Genesis - Foxtrot
Now: The Groundhogs - Crosscut Saw

A bit of a seventies morning so far.  Not unusual in these parts 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-26, 11:04:46
The Divine wings of Tragedy - Symphony X

been meaing to give this a spin for a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-07-26, 12:14:13
NP Pink Floyd - Animals

One of my absolute fave Floyd albums. Played Pulse yesterday; the Floyd bio has provoked an urge to listen to them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-26, 13:53:42
Paradise Lost - Symphony X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 15:43:24
NP: Marillion - Marbles

"Lounge" Marillion according to Nicky, but I'd already bought most of the Seafood Marillion 20+ years before encountering you lot.  And if you value emotional singing, you can't ask for much more than Mr. H gives.  In any case, as I've said before, IMO the two versions of the group are so different as to be essentially entirely different bands, and now I'm learning to appreciate this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 16:32:53
NP: Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-26, 16:58:47
Just: Shadow Gallery ~ Rain

Now: Shadow Gallery ~ Don't Ever Cry, Just Remember
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 19:17:26
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 15:43:24
"Lounge" Marillion according to Nicky

And who are we to argue.  You don't build a sizeable Ten/Gary Hughes collection without picking up a few pointers about 'lounge' along the way ;) ;D


NP: Ted 'Lounge' Nugent - Double Live Gonzo *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-26, 19:22:38
NP  Gazpacho on MySpace

I agree with ya, guys:  This is great stuff  *horns*

Gotta get some of their albums asap.

I just don't know how tho. I don't have a credit card, and even the biggest cd-stores and libraries in Cop don't have any Gazpacho-albums. Shame (on them)  >:(

Pity too. This sort of music could attain quite a broad appeal (for prog standards iac) if it was promoted well. There's a bit of Muse, Pallas, and Sigur Ros over it  8)

And this is even a group from a fellow Scandinavian country  ???


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 19:17:26
You don't build a sizeable Ten/Gary Hughes collection without picking up a few pointers about 'lounge' along the way ;) ;D

:P

How about "heavy lounge" - or "mahogany" ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 20:39:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-07-26, 19:22:38
NP  Gazpacho on MySpace

I agree with ya, guys:  This is great stuff  *horns*

Gotta get some of their albums asap.

I just don't know how tho. I don't have a credit card, and even the biggest cd-stores and libraries in Cop don't have any Gazpacho-albums. Shame (on them)  >:(

Pity too. This sort of music could attain quite a broad appeal (for prog standards iac) if it was promoted well. There's a bit of Muse, Pallas, and Sigur Ros over it  8)

And this is even a group from a fellow Scandinavian country  ???

They do make it annoyingly hard to buy their music.  I really wanted to get Tick-Tock and Night on actual CDs, but I finally had to settle for Amazon downloads.   I think someone at one point said that Racket Records (home of lounge Marillion)  had some on their site, but I never located them there, plus I don't know if they have provisions for alternate forms of payment either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 21:34:47
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 20:39:41
I think someone at one point said that Racket Records (home of lounge Marillion)  had some on their site, but I never located them there, plus I don't know if they have provisions for alternate forms of payment either.

Once upon a time they were in the 'Other Artists' section at http://www.marillion.com/racket/index.htm (http://www.marillion.com/racket/index.htm) but they vanished when they sold them all.  This was annoying because the Gazpacho site still referred you to the Marillion site if you wanted the physical product!  Which is why I got the Amazon download in the end...


Just: Nickelback - Silver Side Up
Now: Beardfish - Från En Plats Du Ej Kan Se
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-26, 23:05:37
Pink Floyd ~ Ummagumma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-27, 09:51:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 21:34:47
Now: Beardfish - Från En Plats Du Ej Kan Se

Ya seem to have gotten that entirely right, Jonesy. Now I'l explain to you what it means (it's Swedish): From A Place That You Cannot See (the o)  ;D


NP  Gazpacho on MySpace  (on repeat)

Very special and wonderful, now and then even a bit headbangin (with the angels above)  *horns*

I was surprised (read: shocked) to see that there was nothin by (the Norwegian) Gazpacho at Amazon.com, a site that has masses of niche albums  ???

However, they do have G-albums at Amazon.co.uk. As yet there are no Customer Reviews, so I suggest that you guys write some  ;)

Ya get a lotta surprises in progworld:  Amazon.de has 14 Customer Reviews for Tick Tock with titles like "a masterpiece in music!", "Ein neuer Stern geht auf....", and "Von Gemälden und Klang-Farben..." - http://www.amazon.de/Tick-Tock-Gazpacho/dp/B001S2CSWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1248684808&sr=8-1

I guess one main reason is that they played at the Loreley recently  8)


If ya wanna dig some flamenco with yar (prospected) beloved one, there's an Andalusian Gazpacho that seems to do that sorta stuff. I can just see us all doin the flamenco in the Room - badadum, badadum  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-27, 10:20:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-27, 09:51:02
Ya seem to have gotten that entirely right, Jonesy.

Hey, I don't just throw these things together you know! ;D

An interesting album, with a mix of Swedish and English lyrics.


NP: Focus - Hamburger Concerto
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-07-27, 10:23:53
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-26, 23:05:37
Pink Floyd ~ Ummagumma

8) Mad  :)

Nowadays I can even enjoy it without the smoke  ;D

Whadaya make of early Floyd ?

Pretty (in) pink, huh  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-27, 10:20:36
Hey, I don't just throw these things together you know! ;D

Great !

Lotsa Brits get tangled up with Scandinavian(s), you know !  ;D


Quote
An interesting album, with a mix of Swedish and English lyrics.

8)

Daniel Lanois does that with French and English on his albums. It adds a lotta nice spice  :)


Quote
NP: Focus - Hamburger Concerto

As long as it's without the cheese and meat, I'l lend my focus  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-27, 11:34:05
The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-27, 16:44:00
NP: Bob Dylan - MTV Unplugged
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-27, 17:13:09
A Momentary lapse  of reason followed by The division bell both obviously by Pink floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-27, 17:45:24
Just: Opeth - Deliverance
Now: Opeth - Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-07-27, 19:08:03
Just: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Now: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-07-27, 23:13:15
IQ Frequency DVD. first time seeing them. They were tight, awesome DVD, including the new Keys player. What happened to the other keys player? Nicky did you see my list?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 02:27:04
Quote from: aswas on Mon, 2009-07-27, 23:13:15
IQ Frequency DVD. first time seeing them. They were tight, awesome DVD, including the new Keys player. What happened to the other keys player? Nicky did you see my list?

According to Wikipedia, this is why Martin Orford, IQ's prior keyboardist, left the band and is, in fact, planning to leave the music business:

"Orford announced that he would quit the music industry completely at the end of 2008, citing disillusionment with internet piracy and the 'free music' culture as the principal reason (source Orford 16 October 2008). However, he continues to perform live occasionally, most recently at MelloFest 2009 where he performed tracks from The Old Road as well as some IQ numbers.

He still runs his mail order music business, Giant Electric Pea, which serves as an outlet for bands including IQ, Jadis, Big Big Train and Steve Thorne."


He has two solo albums (with several recognizable guests), which are quite good, and since you're particularly into keys yourself and like IQ, I'm fairly sure you'd like them as well.  Both are good, but if you're going to try one, I'd go for the newer one, The Old Road.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:10:36
Obviously some of you must be awake by now, but you're rudely ignoring me.   >:(

In any case, I will fill the void with semi-non-prog, although I plan to end with some actual prog:

JP:   Buffalo Tom: Sleepy Eyed
       Buffalo Tom: Smitten ( I quite like Buffalo Tom in case someone hadn't noticed)
       Catherine Wheel: Chrome (twice)

NP: Catherine Wheel: Happy Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:16:52
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:10:36
Obviously some of you must be awake by now, but you're rudely ignoring me.   >:(

Eat my dust... ;D


Just: Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard
Now: Thunder - Back Street Symphony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:20:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:16:52
Eat my dust... ;D

By some amazing coincidence the Catherine Wheel track that just played was "Eat My Dust You Insensitive F**k."  Must be a full moon or maybe a full f**king moon.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:24:09
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:20:06
By some amazing coincidence the Catherine Wheel track that just played was "Eat My Dust You Insensitive F**k."

Given that you said you were playing Happy Days, I reckoned the odds were around 15:1

Anyway, time for me to take the dogs out now.  As soon as my current selection finishes (last track now) I shall be listening to Utopia - Oops! Wrong Planet! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:29:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:24:09
Given that you said you were playing Happy Days, I reckoned the odds were around 15:1

Anyway, time for me to take the dogs out now.  As soon as my current selection finishes (last track now) I shall be listening to Utopia - Oops! Wrong Planet! *horns*

I'm duly impressed that you know this album that well since I myself do not.  I considered it a substandard CW album, although I've come to see that it's better than I thought at first.   I may have been discouraged by the sophomoric song that's about a penis.  Overall, plenty of good songs though.  And Todd always rates the  *horns*.  He's a weirdo, but he's a proggy weirdo, plus he's Liv Tyler's step-father.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:00:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-07-25, 13:20:41
 
All four Fish-era studio albums are growing on me. At first I liked Childhood best. Now it's Clutching At Straws .....

Guess that my childhood was sufficiently misplaced to make me prefer Fish-era Marillion and Fish with friends to lounge Marillion  ;D

Thanks again for getting me back onto'm, Bups  :)

You're welcome  :)

NP Pendragon - Pure

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:02:23
NP: Charlatans (U.K.) - Some Friendly

I didn't intend to play this, but I have to let it go at least this far because it got to "The Only One I Know," which is the whole reason for owning the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:21:07
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

I should be working on Marbles, but I'm hoping I won't be stupid enough to stay awake long enough for a whole double album.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:43:28
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-27, 17:13:09
A Momentary Lapse Of Reason, followed by The Division Bell, both obviously by Pink Floyd.

Why is that so obvious, Iggy  ;D


JP  All That Remains  on  MySpace

Too thrashy and unmelodic to my taste, at least on first run. Anyone into these guys ?


NP  Marillion:  The Invisible Man

8) lounge.

The invisible 007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:58:09
NP  The invisible Man  (on repeat)  *horns*

Even headbangin a bit

The even more invisible 007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:05:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 11:58:09
NP  The invisible Man  (on repeat)  *horns*

Even headbangin a bit

The even more invisible 007.

Hang on a sec, Nicky.  You actually like lounge Marillion?  Is this for real or just some sort of delayed reaction to me admitting that Dream Theater did something worth owning?
BTW, I've come to feel that Afraid of Sunlight is a gorgeous album, lounge and all.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:07:42
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:29:38
I'm duly impressed that you know this album that well since I myself do not

Actually I don't own it and haven't heard it for at least 5 years - the last time someone lent me a copy.  But you don't forget a song called "Eat My Dirt..." 8)


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:29:38
plus he's Liv Tyler's step-father.

I did not know that.  Having just Googled I am, however, now up to speed.  Her mother seems like a very friendly lady ;)


Just: Peter Gabriel - Second
Now: Soundgarden - Superunknown

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:12:24
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:05:52
...l or just some sort of delayed reaction to me admitting that Dream Theater did something worth owning?

;D

Guess there's some kinda karmic reparation takin place in the Universe atm  :D


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:05:52
... lounge and all.   *horns*

While we're at it, what happened to that cool Campari ?

Sun's out and it's gettin pretty hot here (and I'm thirsty)  ;D


NP  The Invisible Man  (fifth run)   *horns*

The now entirely invisible 007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:16:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:07:42
I did not know that.  Having just Googled I am, however, now up to speed.  Her mother seems like a very friendly lady ;)

I believe back when she was an ingenue, she appeared nekkid in a popular men's magazine to favourable reviews.  This goes a fair way toward explaining Liv being rather fetching considering both Steven Tyler and Todd Rundgren (whose genes had no say anyway, I suppose) are both kind of strange-looking.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:34:08
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:16:14
Steven Tyler and Todd Rundgren ... are both kind of strange-looking.

To say the least  ::)

Guess that's what you start lookin like when yu'v seen too many big ones  ;D


Quote
Todd Rundgren (whose genes had no say anyway, I suppose)

I believe he took'm off  ;D

Btw, Greenie, I noted that you gave him a  *horns*  Specifically, what can you (or anyone else) recommend to us Roomies ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 15:16:41
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:16:14
I believe back when she was an ingenue, she appeared nekkid in a popular men's magazine to favourable reviews.

Thank you for the warning.  No doubt a wrist assessment will be completed at some point.


Just: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Now: King Crimson - THRAK
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 16:27:23
Jp The piper at the gates of Dawn.
NP A Saucer full of secrets. I seem to be on a Pink floyd roll at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 16:52:26
Doe Maar ~ Is Dit Alles?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:19:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:34:08
I believe he took'm off  ;D

One would have to assume he did, although Liv-creationwise, Steven had already gotten the job done.

Quote
Btw, Greenie, I noted that you gave him a  *horns*  Specifically, what can you (or anyone else) recommend to us Roomies ?  ;)

Todd Rundgren is a decidedly odd duck.  His music (with and without Utopia, which I believe was always pretty much his band to direct) runs the gamut from mellow James Taylor-like stuff to full-on complex prog.  To be honest, I know him in bits and pieces more than I know many complete albums -- I'm sure Steve can fill in some gaps here.  His solo album Something/Anything? is quite nice but on the JT end of things and probably not the one you want.  I particularly like "Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise/Communion with the Sun" from the album RA.  It's definitely very proggy, and as I recall, Steve is a fan of "Singring and the Glass Guitar" from the same album.  I can't give you a review of the album as a whole since I don't think I've actually heard it all the way through, but it definitely ain't the Backstreet Boys.  In CD-form, I currently just have a Utopia compilation album, which honestly might not be a bad idea with them since they have flashes of brilliance but are certainly inconsistent.  Like my man, Neil Young, they (Todd and Utopia) have plenty of bright spots, but not every song's a gem.  Before Utopia, Todd was also in a relatively short-lived band called The Nazz, which I believe I have an LP by somewhere or other.


NP: Marillion - Marbles

Now I *am* dumb enough to stay up through a whole double album, although I could've used some more sleep.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:41:49
Mothership  - Led Zeppelin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:07:03
I'm not going back all these pages to see what you guys listened to in my two weeks of absence, but I trust you have listened to some good music.

Me either. I was even allowed to play a few discs in the car, which (at least I think) was nice.
Later on I relied on my MP3 player, because some people just can't stop complaining.
Somehow I always like it to play my favourite music to other people. In a way it's more satisfying, but sometimes you just have to stop.

Now:
Blade Runner (what else), third disc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:28:50
NP: A.C.T - Silence

8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 19:08:09
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:19:23
the album RA.  It's definitely very proggy, and as I recall, Steve is a fan of "Singring and the Glass Guitar" from the same album.

Yes indeed, I love that album and Singring in particular.  I can't really comment in depth on Todd as he's done so much and I've got less than a dozen albums including vinyl.  What I can say, however, is that of the stuff I've heard I personally find his solo projects variable but Utopia consistently excellent.  Sound quality of albums can be lacking, if that's something that bothers you.


Just: Nevermore - Dead Heart, in a Dead World
Now: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-28, 19:10:16
NP: Mew - And The Glass Handed Kites

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:31:35
Riverside - ADHD

I've played this to death since I had it, and can safely say I think it's excellent.  Not quite up there with 'Second Life Syndrome' and 'Rapid Eye Movement' for me, though, as I thought those two were all-time classics.  Weighing in at a tad under 45 minutes, it almost seems as if the interesting FX and twiddly bits have been stripped out of ADHD to improve sales in New York ;) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:36:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:31:35
Riverside - ADHD

I've played this to death since I had it, and can safely say I think it's excellent.  Not quite up there with 'Second Life Syndrome' and 'Rapid Eye Movement' for me, though, as I thought those two were all-time classics.  Weighing in at a tad under 45 minutes, it almost seems as if the interesting FX and twiddly bits have been stripped out of ADHD to improve sales in New York ;) ;D

+1.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:49:22
Porcupine Tree ~ Even Less
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:51:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 20:31:35
Riverside - ADHD

it almost seems as if the interesting FX and twiddly bits have been stripped out of ADHD to improve sales in New York ;) ;D

This is good to hear since Amazon reports that my copy shipped yesterday.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:04:04
genesis " and then there were three" and   "wind and wuthering". Both are excellent albums. The good old days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:24:30
Porcupine Tree ~ Russia On Ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:48:23
Porcupine Tree ~ Trains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:57:44
You listening to a compilation album Mad?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-07-28, 22:06:49
NP Emerson, Lake & Palmer - The Ultimate Collection

Just got this one, after due consideration (see also this earlier thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1392.0)) I decided I don't like ELP enough to get the separate key albums, but do like them enough and consider them essential enough to get a nice compilation. So, now I have 24 tracks for EUR 7,99 including a booklet with nice sleeve notes too.

Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-07-26, 20:39:41
They do make it annoyingly hard to buy their music.  I really wanted to get Tick-Tock and Night on actual CDs, but I finally had to settle for Amazon downloads.
Actually, for Tick Tock they've got a deal with Sony and I purchased my copy in the Mediamarkt chain store. The other albums I've bought at the gigs, easiest way, but they have to play in your area of course.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 22:07:18
Welcome back, Paxi !  You seem to be in top shape  :)


JP  Hurt:  Vol. I  (first run)

Great album, original and deep, my appetite is whetted .....  *horns*

Tom, if I remember correctly, you had some encounters with Hurt  ;)


NP  Fish:  Field Of Crows

Super  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 22:32:53
The Orange Led Zepellin DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 23:04:53
Symphony X ~ V: The New Mythology Suite

Their best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 23:21:10
Just: It Bites - The Tall Ships
Now: King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 23:34:40
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-07-28, 22:06:49
Actually, for Tick Tock they've got a deal with Sony and I purchased my copy in the Mediamarkt chain store. The other albums I've bought at the gigs, easiest way, but they have to play in your area of course.

Well, if you happen to run into them at a gig, tell them that if they come to the New York area, they'll have at least one customer for all their CDs.    ;D

NP: Neverland.  Due to various things going on, it's taken me half the day to play through all of Marbles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 00:57:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 22:07:18
Welcome back, Paxi !  You seem to be in top shape  :)

Thank you sir! :)

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 23:34:40
NP: Neverland.  Due to various things going on, it's taken me half the day to play through all of Marbles.

Well, was it worth it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:43:27
Dream Theater - Live Scenes from New York
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:45:32
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 00:57:45
Well, was it worth it?

The day sucked, but yes, Marbles was a bright spot.  It's going to need several more plays, but I'm getting a good feeling about the album.  Steve, you spake the truth, Ocean Cloud is splendid.

NP: Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany (just the one song only via YouTube again)

Ok, Nicky, you should be pleased, I've played it more than the three times you specified because I genuinely like it.  Agreeing with you and Steve at the same time.  Argh!   I'm beginning to look like a soft touch.  Someone recommend something that I hate, so I can give a scathing response.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:49:41
Mirror - Blind Ego

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:55:55
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:45:32
Steve, you spake the truth, Ocean Cloud is splendid.

I come from the Planet Marzipan.  We are a star-faring race incapable of falsehoods ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 10:31:29
Ok, I just played a Dream Theater song like six times in a row.  I feel unclean.  I must cleanse myself with:

Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 10:40:01
Fish - Kettle of Fish *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:14:54
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 10:31:29
Ok, I just played a Dream Theater song like six times in a row.  I feel unclean.  I must cleanse myself with:

;D

(Just a matter of time now Nicky! ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:19:21
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:14:54
;D

(Just a matter of time now Nicky! ;) )

Try not to gloat.  I'm being a good sport about this.   :P    And they still need a better singer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:20:17
Vangelis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:53:30
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:20:17
Vangelis

Nice man! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:27:33
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

I absolutely love A Nightmare To Remember, I can't get enough of that song! The other songs ain't bad either... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:29:37
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 11:53:30
Nice man! ;D

... but he doesnt sing  ;D

In fact, I find him best together with a great singer, namely Jon Anderson. The four studio albums (not the first) the two did together are wonderful. Aint that so, Iggy ?  *horns*


NP  DT:  Black Clouds

Greenie, I assure you, you'l get used to Jamie's singing. I didnt either like it in the beginning, but now I dont think about it any longer, just enjoy it - like a good, but not glorious, beer: I didnt like beer when I was a kid, but somehow that's changed  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:51:30
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 08:45:32
Ok, Nicky, you should be pleased ...

:) :) :)


Quote
I'm beginning to look like a soft touch.

Hi softy  :-*

Come over here and meet a real man  ;D


Quote
Someone recommend something that I hate, so I can give a scathing response.   ;D

NP  Michael Jackson:  The complete collection, including all interviews & photos  (112 cd's and dvd's + posters, t-shirts and toy(a)s)

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:52:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:29:37
NP  DT:  Black Clouds

Greenie, I assure you, you'l get used to Jamie's singing. I didnt either like it in the beginning, but now I dont think about it any longer, just enjoy it - like a good, but not glorious, beer: I didnt like beer when I was a kid, but somehow that's changed  ;D

::) There he goes again... Please someone get duct tape and some tranquillisers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:56:14
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:52:50
... and some tranquillisers.

How about some beer ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 13:59:35
Just: Camel - On The Road 1981
Now: Kamelot - The Black Halo
Next: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-29, 14:45:06
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 23:04:53
Symphony X ~ V: The New Mythology Suite

Their best.

And again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-29, 16:32:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:29:37
... but he doesnt sing  ;D

In fact, I find him best together with a great singer, namely Jon Anderson. The four studio albums (not the first) the two did together are wonderful. Aint that so, Iggy ?  *horns*


Nicky.

I quite like the first Cd as well (If it was the friends of MR Cairo). I use the word like on purpose.

I also enjoy Vangelis' music especially the early stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 16:51:23
I guess we were both a bit mistaken, Iggy.

Here is the Jon & Vangelis discography (Wiki, Jon & Vangelis):


Original albums:

Short Stories (1980)
The Friends of Mr. Cairo (1981)
Private Collection (1983)
Page of Life (1991)
Page of Life (1998 - re-release with different tracks of which Vangelis did not approve)


Collections:

The Best of Jon & Vangelis (1984)
Chronicles (1994)


I didnt find much to enjoy on Short Stories, but the other three studio albums are wonderful  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 17:19:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:51:30
:) :) :)

Hi softy  :-*

Come over here and meet a real man  ;D

Hey now, I'll leave that job to Ms. 007.  I'll continue my search for a non-homicidal prog-goddess on these shores, although I'm willing to consider an import if she's worth the extra shipping and handling fees.

Quote

NP  Michael Jackson:  The complete collection, including all interviews & photos  (112 cd's and dvd's + posters, t-shirts and toy(a)s)

;D

Nicky.

Yep, that would do it.   :P

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:52:50
::) There he goes again... Please someone get duct tape and some tranquillisers.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 12:56:14
How about some beer ?  ;D

Nicky.

Paco, I'll distract him with a Guinness while you poke him in the bum with a large needle full of horse tranquilizer.  I prefer not to know what the duct tape is for.

Re: Dream Theater, let me be clear: I did in fact find Count of Tuscany to be a terrific song (proving that even Nicky can be right now and then  ;) ).   I find that one good enough that I'm interested to hear more from the new album.  However, I did not suddenly decide that all their prior albums are the work of deities.  Black Clouds *might* get their foot in the door, but I doubt I'll be going nuts and buying their entire catalog any time soon.  It's not like they're Devin Townsend or something.   ;D


NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 18:04:16
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 18:44:15
IQ - Tales From the Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-29, 19:07:38
Black and white - Lee Abraham
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 19:14:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 18:44:15
IQ - Tales From the Lush Attic

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP: Blue Öyster Cult - The Essential Blue Öyster Cult*

*Gratuitous umlauts appear by kind of permission of Steve Jönes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 20:24:32
NP: Genesis - Nursery Cryme

This album is one of the reasons I ever came to like prog in the first place.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 21:15:03
Jüst: IQ - Frequency
Nöw: Brand X - Manifest Destiny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-29, 21:23:47
NP: Dial - Synchronized

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-29, 21:44:16
Porcupine Tree ~ stupid Dream  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:18:27
JP: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
NP: Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-30, 01:18:40
Porcupine Tree ~ Signify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-30, 03:33:46
Tomas Bodin Ordinary Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 08:01:20
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Very impressed with this one so far *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-30, 08:41:24
JP - The dark third - Pure Reason Revolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 09:30:17
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme Back My Bullets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 09:34:16
Was playing: a whole buncha R.E.M.
Now playing: Steely Dan - The Royal Scam

I actually got some of what currently passes for work for me done tonight.  Go me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-30, 09:49:47
JP  Hurt:  Vol. 1

Now at last it occurred to me who they sound like, particularly the singing:  Live (the Pennsylvania group). However, I find Hurt more dynamic.

But I have to hear Live some more. Got three of their albums, which I'l be playin when I get home  8)


JPE  Corrosion Of Conformity:  Wiseblood

Excellent stuff too. As I mentioned earlier, reminds me a lot of Jimi Hendrix, but even grungier, and also anticipates/forebodes Down.

So for guys who want their b*s soaked in whisky, this is it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:14:18
Rush - Presto

Many years ago I named a cat after this album.  Presumably as I didn't have a rabbit to hand ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:16:09
Mirror - Blind Ego

I hadn't played it for a while so thank's to Manatee.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:33:01
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:16:09
Mirror - Blind Ego

I hadn't played it for a while so thank's to Manatee.  *horns*

I haven't decided if I entirely like it yet.  I do like the John Mitchell rocker songs, but some of the others I'm withholding judgment on.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:14:18
Rush - Presto

Many years ago I named a cat after this album.  Presumably as I didn't have a rabbit to hand ;)

A few years ago, I played a lot of poker.  "Presto" is Texas Hold 'Em slang for a pair of 5's in the hole.

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

After which, I will do my best to fall unconscious for several hours.

Oh, and congrats on 5,ÖÖÖ, Steve.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:36:04
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:33:01
Oh, and congrats on 5,ÖÖÖ, Steve.

Bügger!  That had escaped my attention :o ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-30, 11:30:09
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 10:33:01
Oh, and congrats on 5,ÖÖÖ, Steve.

I wonder who'll be next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 12:26:12
Just: Camel - On the Road 1982
Now: Beardfish - Från En Plats Du Ej Kan Se


I thought the Beardfish album might be somehow inferior, being their first album and having a lot of Swedish lyrics, but it's particularly excellent.  True, it's not quite up to the standard of either SiT part, but it's leagues ahead of many bands' best work.  So come on, Amazon, where's my copy of the new album? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 14:09:23
NP: Blind Ego - Mirror

After all this talk about it yesterday I felt I just had to play it again. It's still very good! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-30, 15:00:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-07-29, 16:51:23
I guess we were both a bit mistaken, Iggy.

Here is the Jon & Vangelis discography (Wiki, Jon & Vangelis):


Original albums:

Short Stories (1980)
The Friends of Mr. Cairo (1981)
Private Collection (1983)
Page of Life (1991)
Page of Life (1998 - re-release with different tracks of which Vangelis did not approve)


Collections:

The Best of Jon & Vangelis (1984)
Chronicles (1994)


I didnt find much to enjoy on Short Stories, but the other three studio albums are wonderful  *horns*

Nicky.

Good grief I had forgotten all about Short Stories and have never owned it as my brother bought it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-30, 16:54:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-07-30, 12:26:12
I thought the Beardfish album might be somehow inferior, being their first album and having a lot of Swedish lyrics

>:(

Ms 007 is Swedish and thus has a lot of Swedish lyrics :P


"There is no stronger drug than reality"

I know where that's from  ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-07-30, 15:00:00
Good grief I had forgotten all about Short Stories

They were too short for you, Iggy ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-30, 16:56:04
I agree with Nicky, the other are good. Short Stories isn't all that great. 2 Good tracks, that's about it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-30, 17:02:10
listening to one of Jon Anderson's Box Set cds "Watching the Flags Fly." Wonder if he will ever complete the box set. He has alot of cds to go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-30, 17:35:38
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 17:19:24
... and handling fees.

I'l do that for free  ;D


Quote
... but I doubt I'll be going nuts and buying their entire catalog any time soon.

;D


Btw Jon's Change We Must is a great album too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-30, 18:21:27
Simon and Nicky.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-30, 18:22:47
that is a great album. See, easy to forget even some of the best
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:04:43
NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition (Live in Amsterdam bonus DVD)

Out of curiosity, I started with the live DVD.  These guys are impressive live!  A question for those of you who buy music DVDs (I've never bought one and only have the ones that came as bonus discs to the new IQ and Riverside):
Is there a way to save the audio portion, so you can play it on an MP3 player, iTunes, etc.?  It's fun to actually watch the concert a couple times, but there will be times when I'll want to listen to the live recording while doing something else.

Thanks.

- Technically Deficient Aquatic Mammal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:21:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:04:43
NP: Riverside - Anno Domino High Definition (Live in Amsterdam bonus DVD)

Out of curiosity, I started with the live DVD.  These guys are impressive live!  A question for those of you who buy music DVDs (I've never bought one and only have the ones that came as bonus discs to the new IQ and Riverside):
Is there a way to save the audio portion, so you can play it on an MP3 player, iTunes, etc.?  It's fun to actually watch the concert a couple times, but there will be times when I'll want to listen to the live recording while doing something else.

Thanks.

- Technically Deficient Aquatic Mammal


I've also wanted to know! Porcupine Tree's DVD "Arriving Somewhere..." is most excellent! And I want to make MP3's out of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:55:28
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:04:43
NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition (Live in Amsterdam bonus DVD)

Out of curiosity, I started with the live DVD.  These guys are impressive live!

So? did you already spot me in front of the stage? ;)

NP: Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today, I'm Sorry They Washed Away, No More Stories The World Is Grey, I'm Tired Let's Wash Away

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-30, 21:21:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:55:28
NP: Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today, I'm Sorry They Washed Away, No More Stories The World Is Grey, I'm Tired Let's Wash Away

:D Hahaha!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 21:51:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:55:28
So? did you already spot me in front of the stage? ;)

Tom

I don't know what you look like, Tom, so I can't say.  If you look like Simone Simons, I'll take a closer look though.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 22:48:44
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 21:51:10
I don't know what you look like, Tom, so I can't say.  If you look like Simone Simons, I'll take a closer look though.  8)

Ok just forget about it then... :P But I really was there you know... ;D

NP: Three - Wake Pig

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-30, 23:06:23
Riverside ~ ADHD

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-31, 03:30:28
Dream Theater TOT
Dream Theater Score DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-31, 04:43:45
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-30, 23:06:23
Riverside ~ ADHD

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  *horns*

Ditto, and I concur.  Every bit as good as their other albums, perhaps even better.  Maybe a little heavier overall.   And the Live in Amsterdam DVD that comes with it kicks some major bootay as well.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-31, 08:34:20
Quote from: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-31, 03:30:28
Dream Theater TOT
Dream Theater Score DVD

Spooky!  I had a bit of a run on DT last night as well, playing:
Black Clouds & Silver Linings instrumental disc
Train of Thought
Falling into Infinity
There would have been more, but I needed to sleep! :)


NP: The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock'n'Roll
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-31, 10:07:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-30, 20:55:28
NP: Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today, I'm Sorry They Washed Away, No More Stories The World Is Grey, I'm Tired Let's Wash Away

Is that an album title, Tom ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-31, 10:38:40
Played Earlier: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

I'm not overwhelmed.  It's ok, and there's less stupid crap surrounding the songs, but on first listen, I don't think the songs themselves are as good as on Milliontown.  Obviously it will get more than one chance to connect though.

NP: Riverside - ADHD (Live in Amsterdam DVD) for the fourth consecutive time.

This is just awesome.  So is the new material, but I'm really taken with the live performance.   *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-31, 11:32:34
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-07-31, 10:38:40
Played Earlier: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

I'm not overwhelmed.  It's ok, and there's less stupid crap surrounding the songs, but on first listen, I don't think the songs themselves are as good as on Milliontown.  Obviously it will get more than one chance to connect though.

NP: Riverside - ADHD (Live in Amsterdam DVD) for the fourth consecutive time.

This is just awesome.  So is the new material, but I'm really taken with the live performance.   *horns* *horns* *horns*


EiMA doesn't do much for me, either, I much prefer Milliontown *horns*

I must get around to playing the Riverside live disc.  I (im)patiently waited for the CD/DVD version when I could have had the vanilla CD much earlier, then I don't play the DVD when I get it.  Idiöt!


NP: Boston - Third Stage.  My AOR dose for the day ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-31, 12:31:19
Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (Uncovered CD)
Now: Dream Theater - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-31, 12:35:59
Trespass - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-31, 13:43:09
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 21:51:10
If you look like Simone Simons, I'll take a closer look though.  8)

Seen from above, it would look like three heads close together, one redhaired, and the other two bald  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-31, 18:25:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-31, 10:07:05
Is that an album title, Tom ?  ;)

Yes, it really is! :)

NP: Arena - Contagion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-31, 19:14:47
Just: Sylvan - Artificial Paradise
Now: RPWL - Trying to Kiss the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-01, 09:02:36
Another time Another place - Magenta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 09:39:11
UK - Danger Money
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-08-01, 12:47:55
Played: Pink Floyd - Meddle
Hadn't listened to it for (too) long a time!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-01, 14:30:35
The Hemulic Voluntary Band - Ritual
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 17:22:56
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-01, 14:30:35
The Hemulic Voluntary Band - Ritual

Excellent selection *horns*


NP: Beardfish - Destined Solitaire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-01, 17:46:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 17:22:56
Excellent selection *horns*


I thought so.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 19:55:06
Just: Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced?
Now: Cream - Disraeli Gears

I'm in 60s mode this evening 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-08-02, 08:47:46
A Blueprint of the world - Enchant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-08-02, 15:24:25
Is there anybody out there - Pink Floyd

As it is what I am wondering.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-08-02, 15:34:20
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-08-02, 15:24:25
Is there anybody out there - Pink Floyd

As it is what I am wondering.  ;D

I've got:

Nobody's Here - Devin Townsend
Here's A Man - Spock's Beard
I Will Be There For You - Asia

You choose. ;)

I was (again) wondering:

Where's The Captain? - Kaipa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-02, 17:17:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-31, 08:34:20
Black Clouds & Silver Linings instrumental disc

I'v been wonderin about this  ???

Is it some sorta karaoke for proggies ?  ;D

Greenie, here's your chance  :D


NP  Big Brother And The Holding Company:  Cheap Thrills

Janis Joplin's first band  8)    when it was all genuine  :)    before she was made up as a primadonna  :(

Guys, this lady could SING  *horns*

And the other band members could really play some mean stuff  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-08-02, 17:51:57
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-08-02, 15:24:25
Is there anybody out there - Pink Floyd

As it is what I am wondering.  ;D

I wasn't really for a while there, but I appear to be back, although I think I could use a vacation from being inside my head.   :-\

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-08-02, 15:34:20
Nobody's Here - Devin Townsend
You choose. ;)

I obviously have to choose that one, and I am contractually obligated to add  *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-02, 17:17:17
I'v been wonderin about this  ???

Is it some sorta karaoke for proggies ?  ;D

Greenie, here's your chance  :D

That had occurred to me too.  I don't suppose they sell the no-vocals disc by itself?

Quote
NP  Big Brother And The Holding Company:  Cheap Thrills

Janis Joplin's first band  8)    when it was all genuine  :)    before she was made up as a primadonna  :(

Guys, this lady could SING  *horns*

Indeed she could.  The best Southern Comfort-enhanced voice ever.   ;)


NP: Blind Ego - Mirror

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-08-03, 17:22:33
NP  Aghora:  Self-titled  (their first, on repeat)

I can't believe that I'm the only Roomie listening to this band  :o

Guys, tellya, this is some of the best prog around  *horns*

It's difficult alright, but not more than Nevermore, or for that matter DT when they let it all hang out; so if you can tackle these other two, you'r prepared for Aghora.

The first runs will confound you, but after a while it'l be like cruisin (or bein spirited away by SCM's)  :)

+ Santiago Dobles is up there with Jeff & John. Killer riffs !!!

+ The lyrics are tremendous.

+ Some of the best rock vocals by a female lead singer that I'v heard  8)


"Moving through the ageless void
Confirmed by our ignorance
Why can't we absolve our fears?
To let go and embrace our own beings.

Truth reveals nothing more but self
Killing all subjective holiness
Racing time ascension will take place
Granting fruits for actions made.

To reveal the secrets
we must invoke the seeds within
conquering all our battles lifting the
awareness in man."

- Aghora: Satya (track 2 on self-titled album)

Hey guys  ;)


Played earlier:

Enslaved:  Heir To The Cosmic Seed  (on Ruun, on repeat)

Killer song, whooee  *horns*


Big Brother & THC:  Cheap Thrills

Still sounds great  *horns*

It was a bomb back in 1968. My bro and I played it over and over. Today it's a classic  8)

And Robert Crumb's cover still kicks ass !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-08-04, 11:28:59
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-30, 18:21:27
Simon and Nicky.  ::) ::) ::)

Just call me Garfunkel  ;D


NP  Big Brother & THC:  Live at Winterland '68  *horns*


Guys, hibernation's supposed to be in winter, not summer  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-04, 14:32:14
JP New of the world - Queen
NP A night at the opera - Queen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-04, 18:40:49
JP Fables of the reconstruction - REM
NP Lifes rich pageant - REM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-05, 09:01:53
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-04, 18:40:49
JP Fables of the reconstruction - REM
NP Lifes rich pageant - REM

*horns* Two faboo albums.

WP: Keith Emerson - Pictures at an Exhibition (on satellite radio, which my rental car has)
JP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition     These guys are like a whole band full of John Mitchell.  They can't do anything wrong.
NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing


Nicky's right, it's dead quiet in the room lately.  Wakey wakey!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-05, 16:23:24
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-05, 09:01:53
Nicky's right, it's dead quiet in the room lately.  Wakey wakey!

E.g. play this :


NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

Awesome, overwhelming, monumental !  The ultimate progmetal guitar album (as yet)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

The supreme wet dream for guitar enthusiasts, with the suc/incubi pourin down on ya.

Highlights are Jato Unit and Cashmere Shiv.

But there's hardly a dull moment. The only respite is the quiet between tracks.

It reminds me most of Steve Vai's Alien Love Secrets, but upgraded a step or two from that.

And Mad, there's no singing.

Also Stephanie Cabral's graphics are striking  8)

Hey Tom, what the f* are you doin here readin this ?  Getout and getit ... and playit ... and don't break the oath: Crank up the volume !

Wiki - Zero Order Phase:  "Ogle of Blabbermouth.net pointed the album as 'one goddamned fiery tribute to the instrumental shred lords that have inspired his [Jeff Loomis] playing'."

Not for wimps tho  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-06, 18:44:36
NP: Joe Jackson - Live 1980/86

That should be bait for at least one other person to make an appearance.  ;)

Right off the bat, I noticed a lyric that reminded me of something that always puzzled me a bit: seems like English bands make an awful lot of references to things that are specific to the U.S.  -- dollars get mentioned as often as pounds.  In this case, Joe refers to a white racist group that I'm fairly sure (and hope) only exists over here.  The U.S. words for things are often used instead of the British (elevator rather than lift), etc.  Do you think they're intentionally playing to the larger U.S. market, or is the American flu so prevalent that you're all infected?  I actually enjoy hearing foreign (to me) references -- it gives some variety and maybe a bit of insight into another culture.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-06, 20:17:52
Bad Company - Here Comes Trouble
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-06, 21:10:42
Knight Area - Under A New Sign *horns*

Excellent album.  One of my top two Knight Area CDs ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 08:26:51
Just: Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant
Now: Beardfish - Destined Solitaire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-07, 08:54:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 08:26:51

Now: Beardfish - Destined Solitaire

What's it like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 09:55:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-05, 16:23:24
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

Awesome, overwhelming, monumental !  The ultimate progmetal guitar album (as yet)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Is it a shredfest from beginning to end or is there some gentle playing as well? Not that I can't stand a shredfest, but I'm just asking... :P BTW, have you heard John Petrucci's 'Suspended Animation'? If not, you better make sure that you do because it's a pretty good progmetal guitar album as well...

QuoteHey Tom, what the f* are you doin here readin this ?

Yeah I don't know really. How could I be so stupid? ??? ;)

NP: Karnivool - Themata

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-08-07, 09:58:46
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-06, 18:44:36
NP: Joe Jackson - Live 1980/86

That should be bait for at least one other person to make an appearance.  ;)

Hey,  is there someone up there ?  ;D

Great album that I can't find on CD at a reasonable price, unfortunately. So I recently purchased the other double live album Joe Jackson At The BBC that covers the first four albums period and is a must-have for anyone interested in JJ  *horns*

PP Symphony X - The Odyssey It was my second listen of this one and I am not sure that I will find the bravery/time for a third one ...  :P

NP Thin Lizzy - Renegade This one has already received numerous airplays and will surely receive many others  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-08-07, 10:00:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 09:55:42
BTW, have you heard John Petrucci's 'Suspended Animation'?

Yes  :)

QuoteIf not, you better make sure that you do because it's a pretty good progmetal guitar album as well...
Tom

Indeed  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:16:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-08-07, 09:58:46
Hey,  is there someone up there ?  ;D

Great album that I can't find on CD at a reasonable price, unfortunately. So I recently purchased the other double live album Joe Jackson At The BBC that covers the first four albums period and is a must-have for anyone interested in JJ  *horns*

Actually, I got this one dead cheap from the mail-order CD club.  It has three different versions of "Is She Really Going Out With Him," which might be a tad excessive but is kind of funny.  I think the stuff I enjoy on it the most is the stuff from I'm the Man and also "Beat Crazy."

NP: King Crimson - Red

Also heard something interesting from Sylvan on morow.com.  May be time I checked them out seriously.

Just had a three hour conversation with a young lady who is about 20 years my junior.  Attempting to behave myself because I know no good can come of this.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:27:21
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:16:55
Also heard something interesting from Sylvan on morow.com.  May be time I checked them out seriously.

Ahh, slowly but very surely you're getting there... ;)

NP: Dredg - The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:35:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:27:21
Ahh, slowly but very surely you're getting there... ;)

Well, it wasn't so much that I was resisting getting there but that I just never did hear very much of them.

NP: Kino - Picture

Paco tells me they have a rare other CD with live parts and some other bits, but there seems to be pretty much no hope of me acquiring it, so this is it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:02:40
Back to morow.com

Do the The Flower Kings have any songs that aren't over 20 minutes long?  This one ("Love is the Only Answer") seems fairly low on the noodle scale, but it's still awfully long for something that's not Supper's Ready.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:21:34
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:16:55
It has three different versions of "Is She Really Going Out With Him," which might be a tad excessive but is kind of funny. 

I like the three of them, especially the a capella version  8)

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:16:55
I think the stuff I enjoy on it the most is the stuff from I'm the Man

A hell of an album  *horns*  At The BBC also features many of songs of this album (it even has two versions for some of them), including Friday, a song that I'm really fond of :)  Friday rules  *horns*

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 13:35:08
NP: Kino - Picture

Paco tells me they have a rare other CD with live parts and some other bits, but there seems to be pretty much no hope of me acquiring it, so this is it.

Tss, tss, don't be so desperate : http://www.kinomusic.com  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:44:54
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:02:40
Do the The Flower Kings have any songs that aren't over 20 minutes long?  This one ("Love is the Only Answer") seems fairly low on the noodle scale, but it's still awfully long for something that's not Supper's Ready.

I'm sorry to say they do, although it's not normally spoken of in polite society. This one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-back-Home-Flower-Kings/dp/B000QEILLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1249648759&sr=1-1) is actually a compilation of shorter remixes and extracts as an introduction, presumably, for Ramones fans who expect the fade-out to start soon after the "1,2,3,4" call to arms.  Personally I think it's the least interesting thing they've ever done, nothing much seems to happen compared to the grown-up equivalents ;)

NP: Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD3: 80s
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-08-07, 16:38:35
Way behind you guys on Arena. But I just received from Verglas Contagion and The Visitor. I am listening to them as we we speak , and very happy to have them. This is a great room, and I really enjoy the folks in here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 16:43:05
Quote from: aswas on Fri, 2009-08-07, 16:38:35
Way behind you guys on Arena. But I just received from Verglas Contagion and The Visitor. I am listening to them as we we speak , and very happy to have them.

Excellent CDs *horns* *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-07, 08:54:03
What's it like?

Sorry, Mr Iggy, I missed that first time around :-[  Excellent so far, although I've not had the chance to play it enough to fully appreciate it as yet.  Typical Beardfish, but I'm not into it as much as either 'Sleeping in Traffic' so far.  But give me time... 8)


Just: Extreme - Extreme
Now: Extreme - Waiting for the Punchline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:05:30
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:21:34

Tss, tss, don't be so desperate : http://www.kinomusic.com  ;)


Hmm, this appears to be the disc Paco said was sold out.  Anybody know for sure whether it's currently available?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 14:44:54
I'm sorry to say they do, although it's not normally spoken of in polite society. This one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-back-Home-Flower-Kings/dp/B000QEILLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1249648759&sr=1-1) is actually a compilation of shorter remixes and extracts as an introduction, presumably, for Ramones fans who expect the fade-out to start soon after the "1,2,3,4" call to arms.  Personally I think it's the least interesting thing they've ever done, nothing much seems to happen compared to the grown-up equivalents ;)


I'd like to see what The Flower Kings would do with a bunch of Ramones covers, actually.  Might be something great.  ;D

NP: nothing exactly, while I run around preparing stuff to take to the bank and post office, but I've got passages from King Crimson's "Starless" playing in my head.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:22:53
I am really glad that I now have an avenue to get our bands music. Heck I will just buy it all on The Verglas Shop Site
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:46:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 09:55:42
Is it a shredfest from beginning to end or is there some gentle playing as well? Not that I can't stand a shredfest, but I'm just asking... :P

There is some gentle playing, but admittedly, most of it is pretty high pressured. But, I mean, what would ya expect from Jeff L ?

One can recognise a lot of Nevermore in ZOP.

For long, I thought that Warrel Dane was the genius of Nevermore - cause he seems so weird, and he sings so weird, and the stuff he sings about is so weird - but I find Jeff's soloalbum much more exciting than Warrel's, and much more vintage Nevermore - altho what I do find great about Warrel's album is that he's so brutally honest there.

But basically, Tom there's only one thing to say:  ZOP is a must-have for anyone with true prog b*s - I mean, just like Black Clouds and Watershed  ;)

So just getit ... and then we can discuss it. Tellya, you'l be far from disappointed  :)


Quote
BTW, have you heard John Petrucci's 'Suspended Animation'?

No, but I'v moved it to the top of my shopping list. Of course I have to have it  8)


NP  Pearl Jam:  Ten

Nice music  *horns*

I'm looking forward to Ten's album Pearl Jam  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 21:22:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:46:24

there's only one thing to say:  ZOP is a must-have for anyone with true prog b*s - I mean, just like Black Clouds and Watershed  ;)


I have Watershed.  Does that mean I have one b* like Lance Armstrong?


NP: In Tenebris - Live @ Reverence

A defunct goth band from Virginia, USA.  Dunno that most of you would like it, but I like the unusual and haunting female vocals.  Most of their stuff never got officially released, but the band's leader made it available for free download on his website, I guess cause he wanted it to be heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 22:06:25
NP: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

Wasn't all that thrilled on the first play.  Giving it another shot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-07, 22:33:08
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:05:30
I'd like to see what The Flower Kings would do with a bunch of Ramones covers, actually.  Might be something great.  ;D

Even more bizarre is The Beautiful South's version of 'Blitzkrieg Bop' on 'Golddiggas Headnodders & Pholk Songs' - most disturbing ;)


NP: XTC - Transistor Blast CD2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 09:25:54
The Flower Kings - Stardust We Are.

Fishy Ramone health warning: title track weighs in at 25:02 ;) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 09:42:21
JP: Magenta - Metamorphosis (consisting of 4 songs, 2 of which top 20 minutes  -- but fairly noodle-free)

That UK outfit that I ordered another Magenta from is taking its sweet time.  I've had the Marillion album I ordered from Racket at the same time for a few weeks now.   :-\

NP: Gazpacho - Night

Since I'm currently without a car to play it in, I have to get my fix at home.  I'd vote this album of the year, but it's a couple years old, so I'd have to post my vote retroactively.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 09:52:30
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-07, 21:22:32
I have Watershed.  Does that mean I have one b* like Lance Armstrong?

No, Greenie, it just means that liquids go both ways there, depending on how black the clouds are  ::)


NP  Dave Matthews Band  on  MySpace

Nice music  8)

I just did a search in the Room, and realised that DMB is rare here  ???

Seems like I'm in the "nice music" business atm. Soon need sumthin more b*sy, so I'l be puttin on ZOP.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 09:58:31
OSI - Free
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:04:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 09:52:30
No, Greenie, it just means that liquids go both ways there, depending on how black the clouds are  ::)

I'm not at all sure what that means, but I am sure that I don't want to know.

Quote
NP  Dave Matthews Band  on  MySpace

Nice music  8)

I just did a search in the Room, and realised that DMB is rare here  ???

I actually went through a Dave Matthews phase a while back and own a few of his CDs.  I even played one recently.   I neglected to mention it here because I kinda of thought it would be considered icky by Room standards.  Glad to hear I'm not the only one who enjoys it.  I'm sure Steve has 6 or 7 DMB CDs, but that doesn't guarantee that he likes them.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:17:20
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:04:25
I neglected to mention it here because I kinda of thought it would be considered icky by Room standards.  Glad to hear I'm not the only one who enjoys it.  I'm sure Steve has 6 or 7 DMB CDs, but that doesn't guarantee that he likes them.   ;)

Ho-ho ;D

I'm not familiar with the artiste's work and I don't think words like 'nice' and 'icky' will encourage me to take an English punt any time soon ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:27:14
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:04:25
I'm not at all sure what that means, but I am sure that I don't want to know.

As long as it keeps runnin  ;)

OK, now I realised what the Lance Armstrong jive was about. Sad, seriously  :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_armstrong

Yeah, media sports don't interest me (maybe my IQ is too high  :o ) - except for the cheerleaders (to keep mine runnin)  :D


Quote
I'm sure Steve has 6 or 7 DMB CDs ...   ;)

I know that he has a DNB  *horns*


Quote
... but that doesn't guarantee that he likes them.

Guess it's just like with his women  ::)


Quote
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who enjoys it.

Actually Time Bomb is a real good song. Dave Matthews is a very expressive singer. He can make his voice as warm as Eddie's  8)

NP  DMB:  Time Bomb  (on MySpace, on repeat)  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/davematthewsband


"If Martians fell from the sky
What would that do to God?
Would we put the weapon down
Or aim it up at the sky

No one would believe it
Except the fucking nut jobs
They'd laugh and cry
'We told you so!'"

- Dave Matthews, Time Bomb

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:40:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:27:14
OK, now I realised what the Lance Armstrong jive was about. Sad, seriously  :(

In a way, although it's also rather inspirational since he recovered and went on to become a cycling legend.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:27:14

Yeah, media sports don't interest me (maybe my IQ is too high  :o ) - except for the cheerleaders (to keep mine runnin)  :D

Not sure what a "media sport" is.  In the US, you have to search pretty hard to find coverage of the Tour de France.  I think of cycling as a fairly sophisticated sport.  At least it's not known for its hooligans.  I also think anyone who can complete that race let alone win it is a phenomenal athlete.

NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition   *horns*

I don't even know if they had guitars in Poland before the Iron Curtain collapsed.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:48:06
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:40:15
In the US, you have to search pretty hard to find coverage of the Tour de France.

I shall tell my mother, she'll probably emigrate.  My dad's always been a keen cyclist and has been watching the recent TdF pretty much 24/7


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:40:15
At least it's not known for its hooligans.

That's because most of them are more stoned than a Grateful Dead convention ;)


NP: Yes - House of Yes Live From House of Blues
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:55:32
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:40:15
At least it's not known for its hooligans.

See, that's what I mean  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:48:06
That's because most of them are more stoned than a Grateful Dead convention ;)

;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:48:06
NP: Yes - House of Yes Live From House of Blues

Yes, we have no bananas, no, I mean, I like that one a lot too. I was cult about it for a while  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:59:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:48:06
I shall tell my mother, she'll probably emigrate.  My dad's always been a keen cyclist and has been watching the recent TdF pretty much 24/7

It's one of the most interesting sporting events to watch if you can get good coverage.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:48:06
That's because most of them are more stoned than a Grateful Dead convention ;)

I've been to several Dead gigs, and I can say without fear of contradiction that if that were true, they'd all fall off their bikes.  First one I went to, I think I was viewed as lame because I was only drunk.   ;D   My belief is that cyclists don't have an unusually high rate of performance enhancing drug use compared to most other sports so much as it's tested almost to a fault in that sport, whereas it's checked now and then at best in most other sports.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 11:04:09
I loved that slogan a couple of years back when all the drug stuff was topical.  "Grow your own dope - plant a cyclist" ;D


NP: Ozric Tentacles - Live Underslunky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-08, 16:19:26
Sylvan ~ Force Of Gravity

2nd spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 17:14:56
Just: Fish - Sushi
Now: Fish - 13th Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 19:56:05
Just: Manning - The View From My Window
Now: Camel - The Paris Collection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-08, 22:45:11
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-08, 22:56:10
Porcupine Tree ~ Up The Downstairs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-08, 23:00:44
Just: Bill Nelson - Quit Dreaming and Get On the Beam
Now: David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 00:26:18
Sylvan ~ Leaving Backstage disc 1: Posthumous Silence  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-09, 04:01:06
Rick Wakeman-Criminal Record. I think one of his top 5 cds.
Rick Wakeman-The Missing Half- The other part of the concert from Journey To the Center of the Earth, when that was recorded live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-09, 09:49:43
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase  (on repeat)   *horns*


"Seasons will pass you by, I get up...I get down"

I know that one too. Great song, and great singing  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-09, 10:42:50
Just: Richard Thompson - Hand of Kindness
Now: Eels - Beautiful Freak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-09, 12:53:13
Touching video:

Iced Earth:  When The Eagle Cries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o6xrSyhVhc

With the great Tim Ripper Owens.

One'o my pantheon groups  *horns*


Wiki, The Glorious Burden:  "The Glorious Burden is the seventh studio album by the American heavy metal band Iced Earth. It is a concept album, which explores various moments in American military history, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and American Civil War. It also pays tribute to world events such as World War I, the World Trade Center attacks and the ravages of Attila the Hun.

This album features the debut of lead singer Tim 'Ripper' Owens, formerly of Judas Priest. The album was first recorded with Matt Barlow on vocals, but band leader Jon Schaffer was not satisfied with his performance. Due to the events of September 11th, Barlow became more interested in law enforcement than the music business, and according to Schaffer, 'Matt's heart was not in it and it showed in his performance.' As a result, Matt left the band and the album was shelved until a new vocalist could be found. However, some of Barlow's initial recordings remain on the record as backing vocals, and he is credited with co-writing two songs.

Tim Owens, who at that time was still in Judas Priest, was asked to do the vocals as a side project. However, he joined the band full time after Judas Priest reunited with Rob Halford."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-09, 14:18:33
NP  Seventh Wonder  on  MySpace

Oh man, this stuff is sooo good  *horns*

I'v been tryin to find Mercy Falls in record shops in Cop, but havent found it yet. And that darn Uncle Rocky still hasnt turned up.  :(

I can hear that it's at least as good as the first two SW-albums, and that's sayin a looot !

And Tommy has more power in his voice. He sounds very comfortable with the band now.

Have to say that I liked the singer on the first album, Andi Kravljaca, a lot too  8)

I know that Mad likes Mercy Falls. Anyone else  ;)

Guys, give this band your support:

1) They merit it !
2) They deserve it !
3) They need it !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 14:48:38
Shadow Gallery ~ Room V

Patiently waiting for the new album.  8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-09, 17:31:16
Fish - Tales From The Big Bus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 17:56:10
Sylvan ~ Force Of Gravity

It rocks!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-08-09, 18:00:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-09, 14:18:33
NP  Seventh Wonder  on  MySpace

I know that Mad likes Mercy Falls. Anyone else  ;)

Nicky.

Yep I've got Mercy Falls

I will buy the other 2 when I can find them cheap.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 18:12:10
Want cheap? Ask Frank.












;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-08-09, 19:49:22
Lightbulb sun by Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 20:06:30
Pink Floyd ~ Shine On Crazy Daimond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-09, 20:38:06
Kate Bush - This Woman's Work Volume II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 21:57:17
Phideaux ~ Number 7
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-09, 22:35:33
Symphony X  V
Symphony X  Paradise Lost
Arena The Visitor
My Playlist for the day

Tonight
Jon Anderson Olias
Jon Anderson Change We Must
Tony Banks The Fugitive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 23:25:08
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-09, 22:35:33
Symphony X  V

Arena The Visitor

Splendid!!!

NP> Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-10, 07:45:45
The Flower Kings - @Live Recording 2003 *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-08-10, 09:30:14
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 10:59:44
My belief is that cyclists don't have an unusually high rate of performance enhancing drug use compared to most other sports so much as it's tested almost to a fault in that sport, whereas it's checked now and then at best in most other sports.

Hmm, maybe you're right but it's the only sport where athlets themselves used to tell that drug use is a normal thing.

I, for now, still watch the TdF from time to time (mainly on climbing days) but have zero illusion about the "truth" of the performances  >:(

Do you remember Richard Virenque, a French famous climber who was convicted of drug use and sent off the TdF with all his team ... before coming back a few years later and winning a few "best climber" trophees ? If you do, enjoy this  ;D : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMaa9Ui8JS4

NP - Nothing yet but you put me in the mood for some Magenta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-10, 14:40:35
Just: Half Man Half Biscuit - Trouble Over Bridgwater
Now: Tony Iommi - Iommi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-10, 15:07:11
Robbie Williams ~ Swing When You're Winning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-10, 21:45:08
Steven Wilson ~ Insurgentes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-10, 21:53:55
NP: Sylvan - Force Of Gravity

It's great! My only minor complaint after 3 listens is that the vocals are a bit too 'dramatic' at times. For example at the end of the first track. I can't really stand them (yet) to be honest but maybe it's just that I need to get used to them a bit more. I do like the somewhat heavier direction the band seems to have taken very much. It makes the music that little bit more intense. Also, the female vocals in Midnight Sun are heart-wrenching. I'm actually listening to that song right now and it gives me chills. All in all this album has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to listening to this album over and over again in the coming days/weeks/months. *horns*

Sorry Nicky, but Jeff Loomis' album has to wait just a little bit longer... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-08-11, 06:11:32
Glass Hammer Lex Rex- probably one of their best
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-08-11, 14:29:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-10, 21:53:55
Sorry Nicky, but Jeff Loomis' album has to wait just a little bit longer... ;)

As long as you get around to it eventually, Tom. ZOP is a bomb - for ardent proggies, too great to miss  ;) *horns*


NP  DT:  Black Clouds

Another bomb - just as good as ZOP  *horns*

These two albums have really been good company for me lately. I'v played a lot of other stuff too, but when I really need a lift, these two are the ones I put on my player  8)   (not simultaneously tho  :P )

Gettin into the Black Clouds' lyrics now. I'l jot down some notes at a point - but maybe I'l be pre-empted ?  ;)


Just:   Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke:  Duality

If I'd have to conjecture what the sirens sounded like who tried to lure Odysseus, I'd say Lisa Gerrard's singing. Fabulous  *horns*

This album is very uneven, but when good, it's like the sorta vacation Greenie's been dreamin about  ;)

Anyone into these guys ?


Wiki, Duality (album):  "The beginning of the song Shadow Magnet will sound familiar to many because it influenced, in part, the music at the beginning of the Gladiator soundtrack (music by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard). The track Nadir (Synchronicity) was initially intended for use at the end of that film, however due to problems with copyright, a song 'influenced' by this track was used instead.

Tempest and Sacrifice were used for the Insider soundtrack."


Wiki, Lisa Gerrard:  "Lisa Gerrard is considered a contralto vocalist. Her vocals have been variously described as rich, jaw-dropping, unique, deep, dark and mournful. Her range spans from contralto to mezzo-soprano on such songs as The Host Of Seraphim, Elegy, and Space Weaver. On other songs like Sanvean and Sacrifice, Gerrard performs in the deep contralto range.

Like multi-instrumentalist Stephan Micus, Gerrard sings many songs in a language of her own invention that she has developed since age twelve. She thinks of it as speaking to God."


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-11, 15:28:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-10, 21:53:55
NP: Sylvan - Force Of Gravity

It's great! My only minor complaint after 3 listens is that the vocals are a bit too 'dramatic' at times. For example at the end of the first track. I can't really stand them (yet) to be honest but maybe it's just that I need to get used to them a bit more. I do like the somewhat heavier direction the band seems to have taken very much. It makes the music that little bit more intense. Also, the female vocals in Midnight Sun are heart-wrenching. I'm actually listening to that song right now and it gives me chills. All in all this album has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to listening to this album over and over again in the coming days/weeks/months. *horns*


I agree. It's a very good album indeed.
Can't really say if the vocals are too dramatic or not.
Funny thing is, the beginning of Force Of Gravity (the song) reminded me of ... Dream Theater.  :D

I personally think it's way better than Presets. That one was a slight disappointment for me.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 15:39:35
NP: Marillion - Marbles

Still need to finish my homework on this one.  Seemed like a good choice for where my mind is at right now, which is, frankly, somewhere the post-prime Genesis described at the "Land of Confusion."

Last night: Magenta - Another Time.. Another Place...

Sounded good, but as is typical, needs more plays to sink in.  I'm getting a definite Renaissance-like vibe from them.  I suspect this is a group I'll enjoy periodically but won't need the complete catalog of.

Sorry Nicky, but life has thrown enough b*lls at me lately that when I stop to listen to music, I just haven't been in the mood for the heavy stuff.  I expect at some point I'll be ready for a catharsis and hit myself with a nice barrage of noise, so fear not.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-08-11, 15:57:49
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 15:39:35
Last night: Magenta - Another Time.. Another Place...

I also have Magenta on my agenta, due to Christina. I expect the music to be rather lite for my taste, but her singing is so fabulous on Caamora She that I have to hear her on her home turf  8)


Quote
b*lls

Does the * denote an 'a', 'i', 'u', or all three  ;D


Quote
Sorry Nicky, but life has thrown enough b*lls at me lately that when I stop to listen to music, I just haven't been in the mood for the heavy stuff.  I expect at some point I'll be ready for a catharsis and hit myself with a nice barrage of noise, so fear not.   ;)

It's funny, I'm opposite there:  When I'm low, I benefit most from something that's so exciting that it takes over completely, like DT and Nevermore.

When I'm above, I'l have the surplus to go with something more atmospheric or sublime, some special moods or beautiful singing, and usually I'l be reading books or magazines while listening to it.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:09:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-08-11, 15:57:49
Does the * denote an 'a', 'i', 'u', or all three  ;D

Take your pick -- I was borrowing your terminology.   ;)

Quote
It's funny, I'm opposite there:  When I'm low, I benefit most from something that's so exciting that it takes over completely, like DT and Nevermore.

Often I'm that way too, but right now I feel kind of beaten up and just want a couple of days of peace.  As I said, when I'm ready, I'll break out of it by playing a bunch of my head-poundingest albums.


Note to Steve: Good call on 'Ocean Cloud'.  It alone was worth getting the 2-CD version of Marbles for.  It's also ideal for my current mood.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:14:04
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:09:11
Note to Steve: Good call on 'Ocean Cloud'.  It alone was worth getting the 2-CD version of Marbles for.

6,000,000,000 Marillion fans can't be wrong ;) ;D


Just: Fish - Uncle Fish & the Crypt Creepers
Now: Jimmy Page - Outrider
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:23:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:14:04
6,000,000,000 Marillion fans can't be wrong ;) ;D

I guess we can safely make it 6,000,000,001 now.

Then again, if they really had that many fans, they either would not be prog, or they'd be Dream Theater.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:29:00
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:23:29
Then again, if they really had that many fans, they either would not be prog, or they'd be Dream Theater.   ;D

As much as I adore the collected works of DT, I suspect the quoted figure is more likely to be the number of discs in the next Special Limited Edition Collector's Live Box Set ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-11, 16:59:42
Foo Fighters ~ Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-11, 17:47:07
Stride - Imagine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-11, 21:23:44
Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:30:19
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-09, 18:12:10
Want cheap? Ask Frank.




;D

Frank has very generously provided both albums thanks for the tip.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 10:04:00
Waiting in the wings - Seventh Wonder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-12, 10:05:17
Just: Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King
Now: Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-08-12, 14:22:55
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:30:19
Frank has very generously provided both albums thanks for the tip.

;D

Good to hear!  :D

NP> Sylvan ~ Force Of Gravity

I kinda like this album.
I wonder what Peter thinks of it.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-12, 15:39:42
Quite a challenge:

NP  The Arcane Order:  In The Wake Of Collisions

The heaviest album in my collision, no, I mean collection ... yes, guys, even heavier than Scar Symmetry, who'd be next  :o

A Danish group - surprising at first  ???

Denmark is a country that runs like a clockwork: Everything is thought thru and put in system. So people are content, and you'r not up to much surprise in this country.

But behind all this there seems to be a lotta creative agitation simmering. More and more ya got these gads stickin up their heads and sayin, "Hi guys, so you thought that middle-class middle-aged life was just a bunch'o routines. Ha !!!"

This country just might have a creative revolution comin on. Hope so iac. I can see a lot happening in the underbrush, musically e.g. The Arcane Order, Mnemic, Mercenary, Anubis Gate, Wuthering Heights, and several more very ambitious groups  8)

Otoh a lotta young dudes in this country think that they can make music by banging insanely on a drumset, or shredding like maniacs, or hollering profanities into a mike.

These guys are different:  They are serious, talented, and hardworking musicians, I mean, ya hear it - at least I do !

OK, there's the obligatory bass drum assault, and Mach 10 shreddin, and insane yellin, but once ya get into that  ::)  you can find lots of music - yes, guys, I said: Music - and surprisingly intelligent and intriguing lyrics.

I'm the type who likes to cover the total span of rock in my cd-collection, so if you'r like me, than I can recommend this album as an excellent representative of the ultra-heavy end.

However, it requires b*s like fists, so check up before you getit ... or let your lady check up .....  ;D

One thing you have to take into consideration tho is that if ya play this stuff at 100 dB on yer homeset, lady will flee screamin outta the main door and fling herself into the arms of your neighbor - and who knows what that can end up with  ::)

Hm, maybe even I can't quite live up to the fist thingy, as at this point I can only take about 15 minutes of this album; then I need sumthin lite like DT (whichever)  ;D

Well, anyway, Jonesy, Tom, Mad, and Iggy, here's a warm recommendation  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-12, 16:07:52
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 10:04:00
Waiting in the wings - Seventh Wonder

8) Iggy.

Great, aint it ?  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-08-12, 17:36:59
Knight Area ~ Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-12, 18:27:48
Just: Marillion - Happiness is the Road
Now: Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 20:14:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-12, 16:07:52
8) Iggy.

Great, aint it ?  *horns*

Nicky.

Yep I think it is a stronger album than Become.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-08-12, 22:25:47
Fish ~ Incubus

This is definitely the version Marillion should have made.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 22:35:31
Stupid Dream - Porcupine Tree

I had been meaning to purchase it for a while. I really like Don't hate me but not sure about Tinto Brass.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-08-12, 22:36:50
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 22:35:31
Stupid Dream - Porcupine Tree

I had been meaning to purchase it for a while. I really like Don't hate me but not sure about Tinto Brass.

It's a killer album. One of their best. 8)

In my humble opinion of course. :wink:
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-08-12, 23:07:35
NP: The Killers - Hot Fuss

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 23:14:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-12, 18:27:48

Now: Riverside - ADHD

I'm playing that as well my only beef with it is that it is too short.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-13, 01:38:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-12, 18:27:48
Now: Riverside - ADHD

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 23:14:49
I'm playing that as well my only beef with it is that it is too short.

While it's true that the main album is short compared to their other ones, the live DVD that comes with it in the digipak version is really good and about album length as well.  All in all, I think it's a good value.   Also, I'm sure you'd agree that 40-something minutes of excellent beats 70 minutes of suck.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 09:13:07
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-13, 01:38:21
While it's true that the main album is short compared to their other ones, the live DVD that comes with it in the digipak version is really good and about album length as well.  All in all, I think it's a good value.   Also, I'm sure you'd agree that 40-something minutes of excellent beats 70 minutes of suck.   ;)

Whilst I'm not unhappy with the value-for-money aspect of my digipak extravaganza, I did notice the actual music was a little on the short side.  And I'm trying not to be distracted by 70 minutes of suck.. ;)


NP: White Willow - Signal to Noise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 11:00:26
Just: Uriah Heep - The Magician's Birthday
Now: Uriah Heep - Demons and Wizards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-13, 12:11:18
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-12, 20:14:26
Yep I think it is a stronger album than Become.

And how does Mercy Falls compare iyo, Iggy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-13, 14:25:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-13, 12:11:18
And how does Mercy Falls compare iyo, Iggy ?

Nicky.

Probably to early to tell. I really like Mercy Falls and it may well stay my favourite just for being the first CD of theirs that I heard.

NP  Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-13, 15:15:58
A tune from Tom & Jerry.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 16:01:24
Just: Joe Satriani - Strange Beautiful Music
Now: Marillion - Real to Reel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-13, 16:11:29
Marillion ~ Clutching At Straws Remaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-13, 16:56:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 09:13:07
Whilst I'm not unhappy with the value-for-money aspect of my digipak extravaganza, I did notice the actual music was a little on the short side.  And I'm trying not to be distracted by 70 minutes of suck.. ;)

Considering the possible responses to that in the Room, I'll count that mild comment as a win.   ;D

NP: Riverside - ADHD

I felt left out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 18:17:51
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-08-13, 20:48:46
NP: Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-13, 21:05:20
Porcupine Tree ~ On The Sunday Of Life

Nice début. Nothing more than that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-13, 21:09:20
Van der Graaf Generator - H to He, Who Am the Only One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-13, 23:32:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-08-13, 20:48:46
NP: Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon

Tom
Is that the one from Hammersmith Apollo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 00:06:20
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-13, 23:32:57
Is that the one from Hammersmith Apollo

I'll answer this for Tom if he don't mind:

Yes, it is.

I was at the Rotterdam gig but that one hasn't been recorded.
Good show by the way.
I have it too.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 00:06:46
A-ha ~ Foot Of The Mountain

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 07:40:07
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 00:06:20
I'll answer this for Tom if he don't mind:

Yes, it is.

I was at the Rotterdam gig but that one hasn't been recorded.

Sorry but I know you weren't at the Rotterdam gig, simply because there was none that tour. Therefore, I think you mean the Amsterdam-gig, don't you? ;)

I remember after the intermission the second set (the cover album) started with some soundclips from legendary prog-albums to tease the crowd that was dying in anticipation, and they went wild with every sample. Then the band kicked in with Dark Side Of The Moon. Amazing, great memories... :)

NP: Arena - Contagion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-14, 08:36:04
Just: RPWL - Start the Fire
Now: Ozric Tentacles - Afterswish
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-14, 08:49:12
The Art of navigating by the stars - Sieges Even
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-14, 09:27:38
JP: Marillion - Marbles
NP: Jawbox - For Your Own Special Sweetheart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-14, 11:17:50
Magnum - Brand New Morning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-14, 13:35:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 00:06:20
I'll answer this for Tom if he don't mind:

Yes, it is.

I was at the Rotterdam gig but that one hasn't been recorded.
Good show by the way.
I have it too.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I was at the Apollo so if you listen very carefully you can hear me clapping.  ;D

Still playing Sieges Even as I have had a continual stream of colleagues at my desk who prefer me to take my headphones off when I am talking to them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-14, 14:41:48
Played:
Mercenary:  11 Dreams (2004)  &  The Hours That Remain (2006)  &  Architect Of Lies (2008)   *horns*

I'm so happy that I'v found some Danish groups that excite me:  Mercenary, The Arcane Order, Mnemic, Wuthering Heights  8)

All three above-mentioned albums are great. There isnt much difference between'm - after 3-4 runs I still can't really formulate any - but it doesnt matter, cause they'v found a very special and exciting sound.

Ok, I'l admit, as Jonesy wrote earlier, they bit to often approach the saloon metal sound of Nightwish, but they are always more edgy and biting. At the heavier end, they can approach Nevermore. So that should indicate their spectrum.

And lead guitarist Martin Buus is up there with the best !

The only beef I have is the usual one with non-English groups:  The jarring accents, that e.g. make "music" sound like mew-sick  :-\

I'd happily tighten up the English of rock singers (for several reasons)  ;)


But there really isnt that much metal in the Room  ???

Somehow DT have been inducted without much ado, but it sure is laborious with all other good metal groups  :-\


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-14, 13:35:08
Still playing Sieges Even ...

So there is some progression  ;D *horns*

OK, SE have also been well received here  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 07:40:07
Sorry but I know you weren't at the Rotterdam gig, simply because there was none that tour.

Don't worry, Tom, remember that he's Mad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 18:43:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-14, 14:41:48
The only beef I have is the usual one with non-English groups:  The jarring accents, that e.g. make "music" sound like mew-sick  :-\

Are you Mew-sick? Don't you like this fantastic Danish band? :'( :D

Quote
But there really isnt that much metal in the Room  ???

Well, I'm playing Scar Symmetry's Holographic Universe right now. Still not metal enough?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 21:10:36
NP: Opeth - Damnation

Pretty quiet in here tonight. But that's no big deal, since I'm about to leave as well.  I hope the Americans keep an eye on the Room while us Europeans are getting drunk on this beautiful fridaynight... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-14, 21:17:40
Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-14, 22:24:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 21:10:36
Pretty quiet in here tonight. But that's no big deal, since I'm about to leave as well.  I hope the Americans keep an eye on the Room while us Europeans are getting drunk on this beautiful fridaynight... ;D

I've already had anesthesia and a black and tan, so you've got some catching up to do.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

It seemed appropriate.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-14, 23:28:26
Sieges Even - Uneven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 23:48:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 07:40:07
Sorry but I know you weren't at the Rotterdam gig, simply because there was none that tour. Therefore, I think you mean the Amsterdam-gig, don't you? ;)

I remember after the intermission the second set (the cover album) started with some soundclips from legendary prog-albums to tease the crowd that was dying in anticipation, and they went wild with every sample. Then the band kicked in with Dark Side Of The Moon. Amazing, great memories... :)

NP: Arena - Contagion

Tom

Of course you're right. What was i thinking?  :-[ :-[ :-[

Prior to the show i said to a friend of mine that i hoped for Operation: Mindcrime of Queensrÿche.
And then i heard the sample fo Operation:Mindcrime and i was like: Wow.  :o They actually are going to play that one!!!!!   *horns* *horns* *horns*

I was seriously wrong.  >:(

But the Dark Side was cool too.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-14, 23:54:25
Devin Townsend Project - Ki

By now I'm thoroughly enjoying this one, so Devin's perfect record remains intact.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-15, 00:55:17
Through the Looking Glass - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-15, 08:32:57
Nightwish - Dark Passion Play (Instrumental CD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-15, 12:38:51
Edge of  Night - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 12:47:18
Sylvan ~ Artificial Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-15, 12:50:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 18:43:24
Are you Mew-sick? Don't you like this fantastic Danish band? :'( :D

They'r ok, but I find the bands that I listed much more exciting, more prog if ya like. Yaknow, Tom, there are several excellent Danish metal bands around now. In the Room, we play Swedish and Norwegian metal bands. I'd say it's high time that we get into the good Danish ones  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-14, 18:43:24
Well, I'm playing Scar Symmetry's Holographic Universe right now. Still not metal enough?

They'r heavy for sure, and excellent  *horns*


Opeth's another band that's been well received in the Room  8)

But there are many more great metal bands waiting ... waiting .....  ;)

I have 3-4 on my pantheon list that are untouched by Roomie hands (except for mine)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-15, 15:36:50
Kristin Hersh - Hips and Makers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Anaon on Sat, 2009-08-15, 17:36:53
Steve Howe - Beginnings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 17:45:08
U2 ~ Rattle And Hum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 18:19:18
Animations ~ S/T

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-15, 19:42:50
Deep Purple - In Rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 19:51:17
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 18:19:18
Animations ~ S/T

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Still.

Curently: Oranges  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-08-15, 20:44:05
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-14, 23:48:21
Prior to the show i said to a friend of mine that i hoped for Operation: Mindcrime of Queensrÿche.
And then i heard the sample fo Operation:Mindcrime and i was like: Wow.  :o They actually are going to play that one!!!!!   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yes, just like you I thought they were gonna play Operation: Mindcrime for a moment. But hearing Dark Side Of The Moon (which wasn't very familiar to me back then) was a great experience as well.

Thinking of it, Dream Theater actually introduced me to Pink Floyd! *horns*

NP: Arena - The Visitor

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 21:30:50
Sylvan ~ Force Of Gravity

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-15, 22:17:51
Just: Dream Theater - Images and Words
Now: Peter Hammill - Over
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 22:44:19
Just: Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock

Currently: Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-15, 23:29:30
Rewiring Genesis ~ A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-08-15, 23:35:42
NP: Arena - Radiance

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-16, 18:45:26
PFM English version. The World Became the World
Symphony X Paradise Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-08-16, 22:22:53
NP: Arena - Pride

I'm in Arena-mode ever since I read the biography last week. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-16, 22:27:44
a-Ha ~ Foot Of The Mountain

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-16, 22:37:48
I got in the Arena mode also
On right now The Visitor, next Peppers Ghost. On phones of course.One of my days to take care of mum. She is the best, although she is not there anymore mentally.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-08-17, 08:35:40
Earlier in my nice replacement car that doesn't have a Saab embedded in it: Gazpacho - Tick-Tock

NP: Marillion - Marbles

This one's a definite grower.   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 08:56:39
AC/DC - Highway to Hell

Populated by Saabs? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-08-17, 09:29:49
NP: R.E.M. - Green

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 08:56:39
AC/DC - Highway to Hell

Populated by Saabs? ;)

I don't really have anything against Saabs except when they're invading my car's personal space.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 09:50:16
Deep Purple - Machine Head (25th Anniversary, 1997 Remix CD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-08-17, 10:13:33
NP: Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 10:38:29
DLR Band - DLR Band

(David Lee Roth) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-08-17, 10:52:30
Listening to Bjorn Lynne - Beneath Another Sky
6. Aurora Polaris

And really enjoying it. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 14:35:26
Camel - Stationary Traveller
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-08-17, 17:04:30
NP  Symphony X:  V: The New Mythology Suite  (on repeat)

You'r right, Mad: This is real great music !  A tour de force (tryin to indulge Bupsie) of innovative ideas and music  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Maybe I should start a stuck-on list for albums too. This one would clearly go there.


One of the great things about prog is that concept and lyrics mean just as much to the artists as music, musicianship, and production. This is obviously the case with SyX. These guys are top league with everything  *horns*


With such good judgement, Mad, maybe I should give Amaseffer another run soon  ;)  (tryin to get both Paxi and Tom jealous this time)  ;D


Just played:

Roger Waters:  Ca Ira

This is a very special work. It's an epic about the French Revolution. An opera with classical instruments - strings and stuff - and classical opera singing. At first, it bewildered me. After a while, it got under my skin with its overwhelming beauty  :)

So that was my French for today, guys  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-08-17, 19:43:50
Arena Caught in the Act Great Dvd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-08-17, 19:44:54
Quote from: aswas on Mon, 2009-08-17, 19:43:50
Arena Caught in the Act Great Dvd.
Good choice !  *horns*
Nightmare, The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 20:40:24
Man - Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics

Classic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-08-17, 21:07:54
The World, thats a great choice
On my list for tonite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-17, 23:17:23
Alice In Chains ~ The Essential
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-17, 23:23:33
Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-18, 09:22:59
Steve Vai - Sex & Religion

I'm sure I recognise that vocalist... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-08-18, 11:56:32
Steve Vai's S&R and Flex-Able are my least enjoyed albums by him, but there are 2-3 songs on S&R that are great.

My faves are Fire Garden and Real Illusions. FG is a good starter with Vai  ;)


NP  SyX:  V: The New Mythology Suite  (still on repeat)

Must be fifth or sixth run  *horns*

This one alternates with Black Clouds and Zero Order Phase as albums that get most spins these days  8)

All three are of course highly recommended  ;)


When checking up Amazon reviews on Mercy Falls, I found a link to Cloudscape's Global Drama. Looks interesting. Any'o ya guys know about Cloudscape ?

Here's what D-Man "such a sweet and innocent boy.." (located at Your Bathroom)  ;D  writes about Global Drama:

"Cloudscape is yet another musical powerhouse hailing from Sweden. I just happened to come upon this release a couple of weeks back and was very impressed by how much it stood out. It has a unique atmosphere to it that really sets it apart from a lot of the bands I have been listening to in recent days. It is not a brutal composition at all, although it does have metallic elements entwined in its fabric. It has a kind of ethereal texture to it; a hybrid of classic heavy metal with modern progressive rock and progressive metal. I find their vocalist Mike Andersson to be one of the best vocalists in present day metal music. He sings entirely clean through the songs. The nature of his vocals is rather soothing, yet I was left with an eerie feeling.

On the musical front, their style has definitive metal inspiration. Some of it is exceptionally fast paced and rather chaotic. At the same time, you can feel an almost Journey like influence woven within their sound. This occurred to me while listening to The Silence Within. I found the guitar work to be dreamy in many areas, particularly during some of the guitar solos. All in all, I believe Global Drama to be a very fresh and magnificent body of work. And the band couldn't have a more appropriate title for themselves, because their music does in many ways resemble a diverse Cloudscape - airy, graceful, mysterious, refreshing, and in its darker moments thunderous."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-18, 14:29:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-18, 09:22:59
Steve Vai - Sex & Religion

I'm sure I recognise that vocalist... ;D

Indeed.  I believe the vocals on that album are handled by Ziltoid himself.

NP: Joe Jackson - Live 1980/86 (disc 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-18, 15:05:17
NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-08-18, 16:10:25
NP: Vangelis - Direct
2. The Will Of The Wind


I think it's 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-18, 18:18:36
Marillion - Happiness on the Road: Manchester Academy, 14 November 2008

No sign of Devin Townsend on this one ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-18, 18:26:31
NP: King Crimson - Red

Turns out I listened to Discipline before, not Red as stated.  Now I'm really listening to Red.  Thus far (3 times through Discipline, a few more through Red), I'm liking Red more.  I think I expected more from the Belew-included Crimson.  I'm finding some of the songs rather formless.  Could be they're just really complex, and more listens are required to discern the patterns deep within.  Or could be they're formless.   ;)   


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-18, 18:18:36
Marillion - Happiness on the Road: Manchester Academy, 14 November 2008

No sign of Devin Townsend on this one ;)

That's just because his cameo appearance on cowbell is uncredited.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-18, 18:59:15
NP: Opeth - Watershed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-08-18, 20:16:42
NP: Pat Metheny - Secret Story
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-18, 20:49:03
Shadow Gallery ~ Room V

Uber brilliancy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-18, 23:53:34
Spock's Beard - Live 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-19, 11:42:17
Just: Elvis Costello - This Year's Model
Now: David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:35:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.

Yes, it's an all-time classic prog release as far as I'm concerned *horns*


NP: Magnum - Magnum II

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:35:05
Yes, it's an all-time classic prog release as far as I'm concerned *horns*

Absolutely. One of the best, if not THE best. :)


At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-19, 22:08:05
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43
At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.

Yup *horns*


NP: Dream Theater - Awake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:09:07
NP: (on YouTube) Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany (from Black Clouds, etc.)

I'm considering doing something I really didn't think I do, and if I do it will be at least in part a show of respect and affection for the rest of you in the Room:  I *may* buy this flippin album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:34:11
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43
At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.

Being an old Genesis freak, I have to chime in on this even though it's obvious and basically just a "+1"

Selling England is perhaps the most polished album by the prime (IMO - I won't pretend to be humble) Genesis line up.  Absolutely essential without a doubt.  And I'm glad you like The Battle of Epping Forest.  I've seen reviews, where it's been described as a weak point in the album, but I personally love it.  I think Foxtrot may have the edge for me as their greatest of all, but that's because I sometime care more about uniqueness than polish, and certainly you can't go wrong with either one.   I had the privilege of seeing Supper's Ready live (sadly post-PG and SH but still a wonderful unexpected treat).  If they'd never recorded anything else, I think Genesis would be revered by proggers for that song alone.  In short:   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-08-20, 06:32:57
Wow, since you brought up Genesis, I think I will play Wind and Wuthering. Then Seconds Out. Both awesome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-20, 11:38:37
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:09:07
I'm considering doing something I really didn't think I do, and if I do it will be at least in part a show of respect and affection for the rest of you in the Room:  I *may* buy this flippin album.

;) :D ;D :) :-* :P

And get Systematic Chaos while you'r at it, Greenie  8)


NP  SyX:  The Odyssey

Anyone say "SyX freak" ?

Yessiree, shamelessly  *horns*

The Odyssey is more difficult than V, as it doesnt have this abundance of wonderful melody and etheric atmosphere, but yes, we're talkin bout genius here too  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-20, 13:11:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-20, 11:38:37

And get Systematic Chaos while you'r at it, Greenie  8)


Nicky.

Nicky I know this is one of you favourites but I would have to disagree.

Scenes from a memory imo is far more proggy and better.

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:34:11
Being an old Genesis freak, I have to chime in on this even though it's obvious and basically just a "+1"

Selling England is perhaps the most polished album by the prime (IMO - I won't pretend to be humble) Genesis line up.  Absolutely essential without a doubt.  And I'm glad you like The Battle of Epping Forest.  I've seen reviews, where it's been described as a weak point in the album, but I personally love it.  I think Foxtrot may have the edge for me as their greatest of all, but that's because I sometime care more about uniqueness than polish, and certainly you can't go wrong with either one.   I had the privilege of seeing Supper's Ready live (sadly post-PG and SH but still a wonderful unexpected treat).  If they'd never recorded anything else, I think Genesis would be revered by proggers for that song alone.  In short:   *horns*



Currently Foxtrot and Tresspass are my favourite Genesis CD's but Selling England is always high on my list.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-20, 14:10:37
Just: Nightwish - End of an Era
Now: Deep Purple - Live in London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-20, 21:47:38
I feel i should play something rather old.

Like this one:

King Crimson ~ Red [1974]

How lovely!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-20, 22:11:58
Something a bit new:

Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Linings [ 2009 ]

Let's rock and roll!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-20, 22:33:56
Live at the Mayfair - Marillion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-20, 23:16:03
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-20, 23:48:58
Lightdark - Nosound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-21, 00:44:08
Through the looking glass - Shadowland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 09:08:27
Rush - Moving Pictures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 10:56:13
I've been listening to Marillion yesterday: Seasons End.
And it was most brilliant. So I'll just do it again! ;D


Marillion - Seasons End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:34:03
People... I'm not getting further than Easter.
I just keep repeating that track, I love it!! So emotional, so much to hear. And a fantastic guitar solo. One of the best of Rothers. Or simply just one of the best ever. If his guitar had eyes, it would cry. How does he do it?!?
This song is so good, it seriously makes me forget that there was also a Fish era Marillion. ;)

The next song though, just screams Fish. H even sounds like Fish here. This album has got so much to offer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:56:05
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:34:03
People... I'm not getting further than Easter.
I just keep repeating that track, I love it!! So emotional, so much to hear. And a fantastic guitar solo. One of the best of Rothers. Or simply just one of the best ever. If his guitar had eyes, it would cry. How does he do it?!?

Marillion, you say?  I must check them out one day ;) ;) ;) ;D *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*


NP: Wishbone Ash - Argus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 12:03:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:56:05
Marillion, you say?  I must check them out one day ;) ;) ;) ;D *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yeah, you should!
"Hooks In You" sounds a bit like It Bites. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 13:36:37
Sugar - Copper Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 13:42:21
Marillion - Holidays In Eden

Also a nice album! Very different from Seasons End though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-21, 14:43:27
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-20, 13:11:09
Scenes from a memory imo is far more proggy and better.

I can't see how Scenes should be more proggy than Chaos. I think that all DT's albums from I&W on are very proggy, particularly in relation to their times. DT has pushed the envelope with each of their studio albums.

I just thought that if Greenie has caught onto Black Clouds, it would make more sense to backlog from there  ???


NP  Dave Gilmour: I & About Face

I is a surprisingly quiet album. It doesnt grip me much.

AF is more rocky. I like it more.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 18:52:34
Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Now: Peter Hammill - This
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-08-21, 21:30:52
Just : Foo Fighters.

Currently: Steve Hackett ~ Genesis:Revisited
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-22, 11:38:34
JP  Dave Gilmour:  About Face  (4 runs)

This album took hold, and I enjoyed it immensely. Very varied, many different moods. Dave is surprisingly extroverted here. Lotta melody and Dave's very special etheric lyrics  *horns*

I'd think that all roomies could enjoy this one  ;)


Here's one that the more metallic roomies should enjoy:

http://www.myspace.com/hansenstudios

Start with the Anubis Gate teaser.

Anubis Gate remind me of Mercenary, Seventh Wonder, and even Amaseffer  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2009-08-22, 17:54:22
NP Lenny Kravitz, Alway On The Run.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-22, 18:08:19
Tomorrow's Eve ~ Mirror Of Creation I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-22, 18:54:27
NP  Abigail's Ghost  on  MySpace   *horns*

Melodic moderate metal, very varied, excellent musicianship, some of the same moods as PT.

http://www.myspace.com/abigailsghost

Tom, sawyer  ;D  had Selling Insincerity. Whadaya think of it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-22, 20:17:36
Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia

My gosh, i love this!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-22, 23:35:54
Enchant ~ Break
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-23, 08:29:44
Roger Waters - In the Flesh: Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-23, 09:30:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-23, 08:29:44
Roger Waters - In the Flesh: Live

Great album  *horns*


NP  Shadows Fall  on  MySpace

Excellent metal  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-23, 10:04:08
NP  Mike Portnoy discusses the bonus covers disc  8)

http://www.myspace.com/dreamtheater

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-23, 12:09:36
Just: Alice Cooper - Dragontown
Now: Alice Cooper - Trash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-23, 14:34:56
Shadow Gallery ~ Floydian Memories

Great stuff!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-08-23, 16:34:32
Shadowland - playlist with the bonus rarity tracks on Cautionary Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-23, 18:44:36
NP  Amaran's Plight  on  MySpace  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/amaransplight

Could quite well become a pantheon group here. Have to get hold of their album Voice In The Light somehow. Has some of my fave musicians in the mix ... and sounds just g-r-e-a-t !!!

Whadaya guys think of'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-23, 19:20:10
Just: Spock's Beard - Day for Night
Now: Satellite - Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-08-23, 20:19:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-08-23, 18:44:36
NP  Amaran's Plight  on  MySpace  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/amaransplight

Could quite well become a pantheon group here. Have to get hold of their album Voice In The Light somehow. Has some of my fave musicians in the mix ... and sounds just g-r-e-a-t !!!

Whadaya guys think of'm ?

Nicky.

They are absolutely AMAZING!
The only problem I have with them, is that I lend my copy to a friend of mine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-08-23, 20:50:05
Bear McCreary : The Shape Of Things To Come
Ah, what a great song ! Remind me the scene from Battlestar...
- Is that the Shape of Things to Come ?
- That's what I understood...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-08-23, 21:24:45
Just: Scorpions - Lovedrive
Now: Def Leppard - Pyromania
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-23, 23:00:08
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-08-23, 20:19:54
They are absolutely AMAZING!
The only problem I have with them, is that I lend my copy to a friend of mine.

Not a very good idea.  ;)

Lending cd's to friends is usually the beginning of a long story.  :D

I really like the cd btw.
It has quite a few SG elements in it but is enough self-sufficient to stand on it's own.

Not hearing the album means that you miss a heck of an album.

Highly recommended.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-24, 08:48:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-08-22, 18:54:27
NP  Abigail's Ghost  on  MySpace   *horns*

Melodic moderate metal, very varied, excellent musicianship, some of the same moods as PT.

http://www.myspace.com/abigailsghost

Tom, sawyer  ;D  had Selling Insincerity. Whadaya think of it ?

Actually, I have both their albums, 'Sellng Insincerity' and 'd_letion' and I really like both of them. As you say, their music can be quite PT-like at times (I also hear several Tool-influences), especially on Selling Insincerity, but I feel that with d_letion they really found their own identity. Both albums are recommended, although d_letion is a bit more heavy so that probably suits your taste just a tad more... ;)

NP: Joey Eppard - Been To The Future

Joey is the singer/guitarplayer of Three and this is a mostly acoustic solo-album he released in 2002. His fingerpicking style of playing the guitar really shines on this album, together with his great voice. If you like Three, you should definitely check this album out!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-24, 08:56:34
The Flower Kings - Flower Power
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-08-24, 10:35:10
It Bites - The Tall Ships

A GREAT album. My favourite tracks so far are:
- All of them



-Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-24, 13:09:29
NP: Kane - Fearless

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-24, 16:24:45
Just: Blof ~ Blauwe Ruis
Now: Treintje Oosterhuis ~ See You As I Do

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-08-24, 16:45:25
NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

for medicinal purposes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-08-24, 17:41:52
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-08-24, 16:45:25
... for medicinal purposes.

Right, Greenie, I also always say that my prog is my medicine.

Five years ago I spent some time in a psychiatric ward (now don't laugh, guys, I was really a mess), and they were giving me all sorts of psychopharmic medicine, they even suggested ECT, which I fortunately resisted. But iac a month after I got out of hospital, I was off all medicine too.

Guess how I did it ?

.....

Right, guys, we all know what prog can do  :) :) :)


NP  DT:  Black Clouds

Ooo, that sure's good medicine  *horns*

I think I'l supplement it with some cool liquid medicine (a Blue Chimay)  8)

If there's anything I'd like to take with me into the afterlife, it's the magic Master JP does on his guitar, man  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-08-24, 08:48:18
Both albums are recommended, although d_letion is a bit more heavy so that probably suits your taste just a tad more

Thanks for the recom, Tom. I'l definitely follow up on it  :)


Quote
If you like Three, you should definitely check this album out!

Tom, I sure do and will  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-25, 09:07:23
Van der Graaf Generator - Real Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-25, 10:05:48
Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux

Very impressed after the first few plays.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-25, 15:28:55
Just: Robert Plant - Pictures at Eleven
Now: John Martyn - The Church With One Bell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-25, 20:26:52
Jethro Tull - A
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-25, 20:28:03
Amaran's Plight ~ Voice In The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-25, 22:49:52
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-08-25, 20:28:03
Amaran's Plight ~ Voice In The Light

Nice choice I played that in the car on the way home from work today.

NP No 7 -  Phideaux
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-08-25, 22:58:28
Druid - Fluid Druid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-08-26, 01:53:35
WHIMWISE - "Lies"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 04:49:13
JP: Blind Ego - Mirror
NP: Pearl Jam - Vitalogy

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-26, 08:57:40
The Flower Kings - Adam and Eve
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 10:41:17
I'm listening to some songs of Nightwish.
My brother (who wasn't into music up until just two months ago or so) made me a compilation of his favourite Nightwish songs.
He bought six albums already...

Anyway, he wants me to listen to these songs and based on that, give him some recommendations for some more cool bands.
(I'm slowly getting there gyys! He will soon step into the wonderful land of Prog!)

I already lent him my copy of Stream Of Passion's "Embrace The Storm", which he liked quite a bit, he said.
Already lent him Threshold's "Hypothetical", which wasn't really doing anything for him... :'(

So I'm going to ask you, which bands/albums/songs will fit into his (at the moment very small) frame of liking?
These are the songs he sent me:
- Stargazers
- Wish I Had An Angel
- Amaranth
- Dead To The World
- Moondance
- Gethsemane
- Wanderlust
- Nemo
- Sleeping Sun
- Bye Bye Beautiful
- The Riddler
- Over The Hills And Far Away
- Wishmaster
- Walking In The Air
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-26, 15:16:35
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 10:41:17
So I'm going to ask you, which bands/albums/songs will fit into his (at the moment very small) frame of liking?

Well, don't ask me, Paxi, I do everything possible to keep Nightwish outta my Lebensraum. Saloon metal  ::)

Strange, somehow Finnish and Italian metal just don't do it for me  ???

However, I'v decided to try out Sonata Arctica's Unia. Supposed to be some of the best Finnish metal  :-\


JP  Jeff Loomis: Zero Order Phase  *horns*

Here, guys, especially Tom, is Ashir Daniel's (Schaumburg, IL) review of ZOP on Amazon.com (guess this one needs a bit more pr in the Room, my boldfaces):

"Amazing - really - just too good

April 4, 2009

Okay, first of all - I am a guitar player for over 18 years. Raised on Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, etc. Here comes this guy who I never heard of, playing a Schecter (I never touch em - sworn Ibanez devotee) and just tearing down everything in his way. Okay, not just speed, he has clarity and tone. You can hear every note, he enunciates very clearly even at the speed of light. As far as metal guitarists go I don't think anyone can touch him - nobody. And this disturbs me at times because of the Satriani & Vai influences, but damn... Jeff Loomis is just that good. People have said that Chris Broderick (Megadeth) and Jeff Loomis are the new Jason Becker & Marty Friedman. Yes, I would agree, but come on, Miles of machines, I don't think even Malmsteen could touch that one. Amazing! This whole album is amazing - just wish it were longer/more songs. Jeff Loomis is definitely one of my favorites now, due to this album."


I can hardly disagree:  Imo Master JP and Jeff Loomis are the best guitarists around today. And strangely, DT and Nevermore are my fave groups. Now how can that be  ???


NP  Skyfire://Spectral

We have some great metal groups in Skåne (the southernmost region of Sweden) too:  A.C.T, Andromeda, and Skyfire  *horns*

How to describe Skyfire:  Well, that's pretty hard, as they'r really very original. The first thing you notice is the thrash and growl, but then you realise that there are some very unusual things goin on, like lively sprightly keyboards, and a lot of playfulness in general, creating a strange contrast between the dark lyrics (e.g. "Through time and space, day and night, the darkness grows stronger, suffocates the life") and music, sorta like a danse macabre (hi again, Bupsie).

I'd say that they'r somewhere in the range of Scar Symmetry, altho less heavy, and Andromeda.

And interestingly, the great Johan Reinholdz from Andromeda is guitarist on the forthcoming Skyfire album Esoteric, scheduled for Sept 14.

Sure am curious  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:18:37
NP: Demians - Building an Empire

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 10:41:17
So I'm going to ask you, which bands/albums/songs will fit into his (at the moment very small) frame of liking?

Obviously a tricky question since so far he likes one band (ok, sort of 2) and a rather unusual band at that.  I don't know Stream of Passion, so that doesn't help me.  I'm going to make one fairly obscure recommendation that I think might have some of the qualities he'd like: the German goth/symphonic metal band Xandria.  They're fairly melodic, dramatic, have nice female vocals, and they're not overwhelmingly heavy as metalish stuff goes.  I've heard several songs from the album Kill the Sun and a few from India.  Now that I think about it, if he likes Nightwish, then Within Temptation and After Forever also seem like logical things to try.  Perhaps also Edenbridge.  Actually, Sonata Arctica, which Nicky just mentioned, might suit him also, assuming male vocals are ok with him.  I haven't heard Unia, but I've heard some of the earlier stuff, and I think they're a fairly good bet for someone who likes the above.

Additional idea: This is just a hunch, but you might have him try one of the less challenging but still excellent Genesis albums -- I'm thinking of Duke in particular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:59:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-08-26, 15:16:35
Well, don't ask me, Paxi, I do everything possible to keep Nightwish outta my Lebensraum. Saloon metal  ::)

Thanks Nicky... ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:18:37
Obviously a tricky question since so far he likes one band (ok, sort of 2) and a rather unusual band at that.  I don't know Stream of Passion, so that doesn't help me.  I'm going to make one fairly obscure recommendation that I think might have some of the qualities he'd like: the German goth/symphonic metal band Xandria.  They're fairly melodic, dramatic, have nice female vocals, and they're not overwhelmingly heavy as metalish stuff goes.  I've heard several songs from the album Kill the Sun and a few from India.  Now that I think about it, if he likes Nightwish, then Within Temptation and After Forever also seem like logical things to try.  Perhaps also Edenbridge.  Actually, Sonata Arctica, which Nicky just mentioned, might suit him also, assuming male vocals are ok with him.  I haven't heard Unia, but I've heard some of the earlier stuff, and I think they're a fairly good bet for someone who likes the above.

Additional idea: This is just a hunch, but you might have him try one of the less challenging but still excellent Genesis albums -- I'm thinking of Duke in particular.

Yeah thanks!
Indeed I've been thinking of Within Temptation indeed. I also lend him my copy of Edenbridge's "MyEarthDream" (I thought he would really like it, but instead he told me that it does nothing for him...)

Xandria is on my note now, thanks!
After Forever is indeed another band that he should like. Thanks for that.
Sonata Arctica, good idea.

And about your additional idea: that's where I want him to be! ;D Would be really cool if he will open up and give Genesis a try, but for now, I doubt it very much.
He thinks it's too soft. (He sounds a bit like Nicky sometimes.)
I have to get him there slowly, he's more metal head orientated for now.

I'm going to try Dream Theater and Ayreon. That's a possibility.

Keep the recommendations coming people! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:11:20
NP: Devin Townsend - Infinity

Supposedly he was having some psychological difficulties while he made this album.  Somehow that seems appropriate about now.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:14:42
Now Playing:
Taproban - Posidonian Fields

Very interesting music! :)
Anyone familiar with them?
I've read somewhere that they sound like ELP and Genesis (of course...), but I think they also sound a bit like Porcupine Tree in the lighter bits. I think because of the vocals.
All Taproban fans please raise your hand.


PS: Talking about Porcupine Tree, I think that my brother could like that...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:31:05
I haven't heard Taproban.   Do they have have sample songs on MySpace or somewhere?

Re: Porcupine Tree, they're great, of course -- I'd have thought they'd be a bit subtle and complex for someone just starting off with music, but perhaps I don't have a good idea of what draws your brother to music so far.  Maybe he digs complexity.  I just listened to In Absentia last night and was enjoying it so much, I didn't notice when it ended and ran into Nil Recurring, so I listened to that too.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:39:10
Blue Murder ~ s/t
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:54:15
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:31:05
I haven't heard Taproban

Me neither.  "Osama Bin Laden on glockenspiel" ? ;)

Just: Emerson Lake & Palmer - Emerson Lake & Palmer
Now: Manning - Ragged Curtain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-08-26, 21:39:57
Lightdark - Nosound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-27, 10:16:38
Just: Spock's Beard - Snow (This really is jolly splendid) *horns* *horns* *horns*
Now: Sieges Even - Playgrounds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-27, 13:21:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:59:08
Thanks Nicky... ;)

Yar soooo welcome, Paxi  ;)

Naytwish is one of my triggers, just like Michael Jackoff is one'o Greenie's  ::)



Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:59:08
He thinks it's too soft.

Try some Vi*a, Paxi  ;D


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-26, 16:59:08
I'm going to try Dream Theater ...

If you do DT, Paxi, then I suggest you take some of the tight pieces without extensive excursions. Novices to DT usually lose interest during the lengthy instrumental passages, unless they'r instrumentalists themselves  ;)


Played:

The Arcane Order:  In the Wake of Collisions

Groundbreaking, and I guess mindbreaking for most  ;)


Andromeda:  Extension of the Wish  &  Extension of the Wish - Final Extension

The first Extension can now be regarded as a demo. The Final Extension has all the songs of the first, and as far as I can judge, the instrumental part is unaltered.

Two things have been improved in the process:  Altho both singers are good, without being great, Lawrence Mackrory on the first version is classified as "session vocalist" - never heard that designation before; it's a bit weird, as the vocals usually are an important part of a rock album. Unfortunately he is mixed so far back that it's hard to determine the words and one loses most of his expression.

The second change is that there are two extra tracks on the final version. This is particularly interesting since there is a lot of filler on the album, and the last two songs are really good.

So the final extension is the one to get imo, unless one is a big Andromeda fan like me, and if I remember correctly, Mad.

The first two tracks and seventh are fabulous, youthful vital metal with a lotta great guitar riffs (Tom!) by Johan Reinholdz. Sadly, in-between track 2 & 7, most of the stuff doesnt really go anywhere. The last two tracks are, altho rather regular metal, of the highest quality.

The lyrics are surprisingly good, considering that Johan, who wrote them, was only about twenty at the time, and from Höör  ::)  - sorta like Brookings, SD, where my Dad comes from, except in Sweden.

Johan is the rising star we should keep an eye on. Next revelation will be Skyfire's forthcoming Esoteric  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-27, 14:26:49
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-08-26, 17:31:05
I haven't heard Taproban.   Do they have have sample songs on MySpace or somewhere?

The name titillates, doesnt it ?

Checked up:  Italian band, very keyboard oriented. Find'm on MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/taproban

No further comments from here  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-27, 17:35:50
Just: Patrick Moraz - Story of i
Now: RPWL - The RPWL Experience
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-27, 19:33:27
Yesterday on my trip back and forth across the mighty Hudson to visit my mom:

There: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs   
This one's a grower.  Initially I thought it was good but not as good as the Old Road.  It sounded great on the car stereo; the keys are bright and clear -- I think I'll be playing a good deal more of it.

Back: IQ - Frequency
I'm liking it a bit more than I did at first, but I'd still rate it as not one of their better albums.  Pretty good, but I expect great from them.  Can't really tell if the loss of Orford made a big difference.  The new keys player sounds good, but mayhap Orford had a key role in their songwriting.

NP: Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-08-27, 22:01:02
Robert Rich ~ Somnium

Not for the feint of hearts.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-08-27, 22:14:33
The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-08-28, 12:23:33
Jp Paradox - Royal Hunt
Np Collision course - Royal Hunt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-08-28, 13:25:33
I'm planning to try out Royal Hunt, Iggy. What's your (or any other Roomie's) take on'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-08-28, 19:42:53
In the wee hours:

Frank Black - Teenager of the Year
Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient
Frank Zappa - Apostrophe/Overnite Sensation (the CD release has both albums on one disc)

NP: Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-28, 21:52:18
Rory Gallagher - Fresh Evidence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-29, 10:35:08
Jp Room V Disc 1 - Shadow Gallery
NP  Room V Disc 2 - Shadow Gallery

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-29, 16:34:30
A tribute to the lamb lies down on Broadway - Genesis Rewired

Bizarrely enough this actually got one of my friends into early Genesis. I went to an IQ concert and Nick D'virgilio was supporting them on his own. He played a few tracks of the album and my mate was hooked.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-29, 20:08:28
Just : David Gilmour ~ Echoes

Now : James Bond  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-08-30, 16:55:51
Genesis ~ Foxtrot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-31, 09:04:39
Styx - Pieces of Eight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-08-31, 10:25:24
V - Spock's Beard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-31, 11:08:43
Peter Gabriel - Third one
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-08-31, 13:31:05
Kino - Picture

One of the very few cds that the Empress allowed me to bring on our vacation. Which doesn't mean that I was allowed to listen to it in her presence  >:(

Anyway, a great album. As much as I am thrilled by the Transatlantic forthcoming album, I wish Pete Trewavas would also find some time and motivation for another Kino album. Maybe it will see the light one day  ::)

In the meantime, maybe should I try Blind Ego's Mirror ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-08-31, 14:12:13
Marillion - Marbles.

For the second time today 8)

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-08-31, 17:45:27
Played:

Pantommind: Shade Of Fate

Bulgarian progmetal band  :o

http://www.pantommind.com/

Quite good, more like Circus Maximus than Nevermore, altho not quite as good. But considering that they'r Bulgarian, where you'd think that metal is virtually unknown, they'r surprisingly adept.

Got to know about'm thru Claus Jensen, who heads IntroMental. They had Pantommind for a while.

The lyrics are simple, but nice imagery, and a surprisingly good singer.

They just put out a new album, their second, Lunasense.


Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement

One of the nice surprises here was that Ms 007 also liked it, particularly the title track, which certainly is a masterpiece.

Riverside have long been one of my pantheon groups, based initially on their terrific music. This time around I spent some time getting into their lyrics, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Mariusz Duda is a top-league bassist, fine singer, and while the English is rather simple here too (altho more advanced than Pantommind's), Duda proves himself to be well versed in dream psychology and mythology, and theosophy. A real nice read.

And these guys are really on the ascent  *horns*


Guys, how about getting more into the lyrics of prog groups ?  Lyrics are rarely discussed in the Room. The best prog groups make just as much of an effort with their concepts and lyrics as with their music - so we kinda owe it to'm to make an effort here  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-31, 22:20:15
A Perfect Circle ~ Mer De Noms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-08-31, 22:28:00
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-31, 22:20:15
A Perfect Circle ~ Merde Noms

What a shitty name for an album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-08-31, 23:10:07
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-08-31, 22:28:00
What a shitty name for an album.

:P

Actually, the title is French and it stands for Sea Of Names if i recall correctly.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-01, 08:28:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-08-31, 17:45:27
Riverside:  Rapid Eye Movement

One of the nice surprises here was that Ms 007 also liked it, particularly the title track, which certainly is a masterpiece.

Riverside have long been one of my pantheon groups, based initially on their terrific music. This time around I spent some time getting into their lyrics, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Mariusz Duda is a top-league bassist, fine singer, and while the English is rather simple here too (altho more advanced than Pantommind's), Duda proves himself to be well versed in dream psychology and mythology, and theosophy. A real nice read.

And these guys are really on the ascent  *horns*

Riverside are rising major stars of prog without a doubt.  I got the special edition of the new album (as most of us probably did), and I particularly like the live bonus DVD.


Quote
Guys, how about getting more into the lyrics of prog groups ?  Lyrics are rarely discussed in the Room. The best prog groups make just as much of an effort with their concepts and lyrics as with their music - so we kinda owe it to'm to make an effort here  ;)

As I think I've said before, I'm of two minds about this.  In principle, I'd be more than happy to delve into lyrics and discuss them, but certain lyrics (often ones that aren't very transparent) have come to have personal significance to me, and in those cases, it tends to bother me somewhat if I hear a strong argument for it meaning something else (since I consider how the music makes me feel more important than necessarily knowing exactly what the writers had in mind).   I would like to see a complete set of lyric for Gazpacho's Night and Tick Tock.  Some of the lines I've caught are really excellent, but I must admit there's a fair amount I haven't been able to make out yet.

NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

As it happens, I think the lyrics on this album are rather good, although also rather straightforward in most cases.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-01, 09:19:34
Just: Queensrÿche - Tribe
Now: Jethro Tull - Roots to Branches
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-01, 13:27:26
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-01, 08:28:30
As I think I've said before, I'm of two minds about this.  In principle, I'd be more than happy to delve into lyrics and discuss them, but certain lyrics (often ones that aren't very transparent) have come to have personal significance to me, and in those cases, it tends to bother me somewhat if I hear a strong argument for it meaning something else (since I consider how the music makes me feel more important than necessarily knowing exactly what the writers had in mind).

For me, it usually adds rather than detracts to hear other takes on lyrics than my own, but I respect that we're different there, Greenie  :)

I take it that there are some lyrics that you'd be happy to discuss ?  ;)


Quote
I would like to see a complete set of lyrics for Gazpacho's Night and Tick Tock.

Well, I found the complete set of lyrics for Night forya, Greenie:  http://www.leoslyrics.com/albums/52059/;jsessionid=2823D473652B21607F59340FBE3A9BD8

In general, to find lyrics, google  'band'  'song/album'  lyrics

There are a lot of dumb cookies on the lyrics sites, but you get used to it.


JP  DT:  Falling Into Infinity

NP  DT:  Scenes From A Memory

I'm in a more gaining strength than adventurous mood presently. But then I'm discovering even more fabulous details in these masterpieces  *horns*

Bups, I think that Infinity is one of your faves too, right ?

Just look at that picture:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dream_Theater_2326994259_c689a5f104_o.jpg   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-09-01, 23:26:55
Back from another hospital stay. Getting back into it with Genesis, Wind and Wuthering, and Trick of the Tail
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-02, 17:29:33
NP: Arena - The Visitor

Now and then it's good to remember where we are, especially since the music is remarkable.   *horns*

Now we just need that new album to buzz about...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-01, 13:27:26
For me, it usually adds rather than detracts to hear other takes on lyrics than my own, but I respect that we're different there, Greenie  :)

I take it that there are some lyrics that you'd be happy to discuss ?  ;)

Certainly.  Actually, when it comes down to it, there are probably only a handful of lyrics that I really want to cling to my interpretations of.  Off the top of my head, I can't even come up with which ones they are -- I just know them when I hear them.  Sometimes with albums that really move me, I'm almost afraid to read the lyrics included in the CD booklet for fear that I'll read something that will break the magic.  These are exceptions rather than the rule though.

Quote
Well, I found the complete set of lyrics for Night forya, Greenie:  http://www.leoslyrics.com/albums/52059/;jsessionid=2823D473652B21607F59340FBE3A9BD8

In general, to find lyrics, google  'band'  'song/album'  lyrics

There are a lot of dumb cookies on the lyrics sites, but you get used to it.

Thanks for that, Nicky.  I read em and am appropriately boggled, which I usually view as a good thing with lyrics -- harder to get tired of them while you're still trying to puzzle them out.  I was most interested in 'Dream of Stone,' which I consider the particular masterpiece on that masterpiece of an album.

As an aside, I often find that reading the bare lyrics of a song without benefit of hearing the music they're meant to be heard with seems somewhat hollow -- I'm not sure how it is that instruments speak, but it seems like part of the message is not in the words alone but also the music.  Does that make sense to anyone else?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-02, 18:54:41
Jabberwocky - Nolan and Wakeman
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2009-09-02, 19:35:56
Great Choice.
Rick Wakeman Criminal Record
Jon Anderson Searching For the Songs
Oliver Wakeman Band Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-02, 21:17:17
Guilt Machine ~ On This Perfect Day

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-02, 21:26:18
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-02, 21:17:17
Guilt Machine ~ On This Perfect Day

8) 8) 8)

Hey, me too!! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-02, 22:16:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-02, 21:17:17
Guilt Machine ~ On This Perfect Day

8) 8) 8)

Mine has been delayed  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-02, 22:23:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-02, 21:26:18
Hey, me too!! 8)

Tom

That's great.  ;D

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-02, 22:16:45
Mine has been delayed  >:(

That's not great.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-02, 22:24:06
And now something completely different:

Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-09-03, 09:52:10
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-09-03, 11:57:50
Quote from: aswas on Tue, 2009-09-01, 23:26:55
Back from another hospital stay. Getting back into it with Genesis, Wind and Wuthering, and Trick of the Tail

Sounds disturbing, Aswas (the hospital visits, not Genesis). Are you getting better ?  :)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-02, 17:29:33
NP: Arena - The Visitor

Now and then it's good to remember where we are, especially since the music is remarkable.   *horns*

Right, Greenie.

Two years ago, I had a period of several months when I was listening to virtually Arena alone, particularly Visitor and Contagion. Just ask Ms 007 (but dont ask her about/for more - I know yer style, Greenie). So I'v expressed my devotion to this great group  *horns*


Quote
Off the top of my head, I can't even come up with which ones they are -- I just know them when I hear them.

I'm curious to know which ones - if this aint too intimate too, Greenie - cause then I know they'r good and I'l look'm up  :-*


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-02, 17:29:33
I often find that reading the bare lyrics of a song without benefit of hearing the music they're meant to be heard with seems somewhat hollow -- I'm not sure how it is that instruments speak, but it seems like part of the message is not in the words alone but also the music.  Does that make sense to anyone else?

Exactly, Greenie. That's what I'v been saying all along - in my words, of course  8)


NP  DT:  Scenes From A Memory  (on repeat)

I must have heard this album about 200 times now. I regard it as one of the alltime greatest cultural classics, on line with Wagner's Parsifal and Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto (the Rach-2)  *horns*

Rock has really come of age now. Fine burghers of the world (not the cheesy ones, Greenie):  You can no longer ignore rock as a major cultural factor  8)


There sure is a lot to discover and think about in Scenes. I'v figured out quite a bit, I think, but I still can't get The Sleeper and The Miracle properly in place in the grand scheme of things.

Guys, I'd like some response on this. I know that there are several of you who have immersed yourself in this work. I'm tired of talking with myself in the Room (and who knows, maybe some of you are tired of reading my lengthy takes on all sorta stuff), so come outta yer holes - Please! as Paxi would have me say  ;D

Be miracles rather than sleepers  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-03, 13:32:32
NP - In Absentia - Porcupine Tree

Alphabetically for no apparent reason.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-09-03, 18:11:30
Yeah I am getting better, slowly but surely, I think. Thanks for asking.
Neal Morse One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-09-03, 18:35:35
Andromeda ~ The Immunity Zone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-09-03, 21:15:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-09-03, 11:57:50
NP  DT:  Scenes From A Memory  (on repeat)

I must have heard this album about 200 times now. I regard it as one of the alltime greatest cultural classics, on line with Wagner's Parsifal and Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto (the Rach-2)  *horns*

Rock has really come of age now. Fine burghers of the world (not the cheesy ones, Greenie):  You can no longer ignore rock as a major cultural factor  8)


There sure is a lot to discover and think about in Scenes. I'v figured out quite a bit, I think, but I still can't get The Sleeper and The Miracle properly in place in the grand scheme of things.

Guys, I'd like some response on this. I know that there are several of you who have immersed yourself in this work. I'm tired of talking with myself in the Room (and who knows, maybe some of you are tired of reading my lengthy takes on all sorta stuff), so come outta yer holes - Please! as Paxi would have me say  ;D

Be miracles rather than sleepers  ;)

Yeaaahh it's good innit.
Julian Baynes is The Sleeper and Edward Baynes (his brother) is The Miracle.

But Nicky, why don't you just take a look here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_Pt._2:_Scenes_from_a_Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-04, 08:15:51
NP: Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

I can't possibly tell how much I like this album! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-09-03, 21:15:19
Julian Baynes is The Sleeper and Edward Baynes (his brother) is The Miracle.

Yes, that's written in the beginning of the liner notes.


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-09-03, 21:15:19
But Nicky, why don't you just take a look here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_Pt._2:_Scenes_from_a_Memory

Thanks, Paxi, that was very informative. I'v printed it out.

I didnt expect that Wiki would have such a detailed explanation. Great  *horns*

Wiki writes that Victoria was a previous incarnation of Nicholas. In the lyrics of Through My Words this is not so unambiguous  ???

The Wiki explanation is particularly useful for Scene Nine, where very surprising things happen and are resolved, binding together this entire fantastic epos into a tight unit. Man, what a thrill  *horns*

Guys, don't these things interest you  ???

I don't know for sure, but sometimes it seems to me that there is an abyss between the world of philosophy and theosophy on the one hand, and progworld on the other. Groups like DT, Arena, Kamelot, SyX, and Ten bridge these two domains convincingly, and I like to consider myself as one who does too, but I'm puzzled as to why so few proggies are truly interested in the philosophical scope of such epic albums as Scenes.

Is there something I'm unaware of here, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-09-04, 18:11:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
Yes, that's written in the beginning of the liner notes.

Yes it is.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
Thanks, Paxi, that was very informative. I'v printed it out.

Great, man!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
I didnt expect that Wiki would have such a detailed explanation. Great  *horns*

So you DIDN'T know of the existence of that particular wiki page?
Boy, you're in for a surprise. There's a lot to find on Wikipedia! ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
Wiki writes that Victoria was a previous incarnation of Nicholas. In the lyrics of Through My Words this is not so unambiguous  ???

No?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
The Wiki explanation is particularly useful for Scene Nine, where very surprising things happen and are resolved, binding together this entire fantastic epos into a tight unit. Man, what a thrill  *horns*

Yeah, isn't it great?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
Guys, don't these things interest you  ???

Yup, it's a really cool story. 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 17:36:54
I don't know for sure, but sometimes it seems to me that there is an abyss between the world of philosophy and theosophy on the one hand, and progworld on the other. Groups like DT, Arena, and Kamelot bridge these two domains convincingly, and I like to consider myself as one who does too, but I'm puzzled as to why so few proggies are truly interested in the philosophical scope of such epic albums as Scenes.

Is there something I'm unaware of here, guys ?

Take a better look. ;)

I simply LOVE these kind of stories. And I also LOVE clever and/or poetic lyrics. I like to read them, analyse them and enjoy them!

Today I was gobsmacked by Hogarth's "I want to be someone who someone would want to be" (Neverland, Marbles). Not particularly poetic/clever, but still very much enjoyable and a good find.

I want to be someone someone would want to be someone someone would want to be someone someone would want to be someone someone would want to be

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-04, 18:12:45
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-09-04, 18:11:24
Yes it is.

In fact, it is  :P


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-09-04, 18:11:24
So you DIDN'T know of the existence of that particular wiki page?
Boy, you're in for a surprise.

Sometimes I'm (almost) willing to forgive ya for being such a jerk, Paxi  ;D


Quote
Take a better look. ;)

I just looked forwards ... and backwards ... and left ... and right ... and up ... and down (found somethin interestin there) ... and forwards again .....   :-\


Quote
There's a lot to find on Wikipedia! ;D

:P

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-09-04, 20:49:04
Porcupine Tree's new Time Flies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-04, 21:33:12
Pain Of Salvation ~ Scarsick

*horns*

Prograp.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-04, 22:46:38
Radiohead ~ In Rainbows  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-04, 23:30:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-04, 22:46:38
Radiohead ~ In Rainbows  8)

Hey that's not prog!! >:( Nicky, are you watching?

;D

NP: Maroon 5 - Tangled (no prog either...)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-09-04, 23:47:01
I'm now listening to the sound that my CPU fan makes.
Which is not prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-09-05, 01:54:30
NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-05, 09:31:45
Just: Fish - For Whom the Bells Toll!
Now: Fish - Fellini Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-05, 11:15:41
NP Absolution - Muse

Thought I'd give it a spin after reading the Muse posts. I haven't listened to much Muse they seem to have passed me by.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-05, 11:47:48
NP  Evanescence:  The Open Door

Nice, as far as oestrometal goes, more varied and interesting than Nightwish (read: I'm with Ms 007, and I have to play somethin that she can listen to)  ;D


JP  Extreme: Pornograffitti

This is to my taste  *horns*

Rather conventional forms, but they do'm o'er the top  8)

Thanks again, Jonesy  :)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-05, 12:17:47
Nosound ~ Lightdark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-05, 12:27:52
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-04, 22:46:38
Radiohead ~ In Rainbows  8)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-04, 23:30:08
Hey that's not prog!! >:( Nicky, are you watching?

Depends:  If you take "progressive" in the broad sense, i.e. a band that works hard to break new ground with each new album, I'd definitely call Radiohead progressive  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-05, 13:56:01
Just: Ozric Tentacles - Spirals in Hyperspace
Now: Argent - The BBC Sessions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-05, 23:31:10
Mindflowers ~ Nuances
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 11:27:47
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 12:29:57
On the background: Dora.

But secretly: Night.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 13:34:15
Genesis ~ The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

A classic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-06, 16:40:03
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 21:14:00
Phideaux ~ No. 7
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 21:21:38
Pendragon ~ Indigo

Marvellous!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 21:55:54
IQ ~ The Province
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-06, 22:50:48
Rush - Different Stages
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-09-07, 11:42:12
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-06, 21:21:38
Pendragon ~ Indigo

Marvellous!!!!

Indeed ! What an intro with those dogs barking in the background  *horns*

NP Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-09-07, 11:42:40
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet

8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-07, 14:02:23
World through my eyes - RPWL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-07, 14:41:30
Played:

Rush:  Snakes & Arrows

Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

Two of my faves  *horns*


NP  Children Of Bodom  on  MySpace

Nice, begs for more  8)

Finnish metal band.

Anyone into these guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-07, 16:30:02
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Welcome To Mercy Falls  (on YouTube, on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwg58wfB798

See, this is what I call prog  *horns*

I think these guys shot to the top'o my fave groups with their recent stuff !!!

See, Paxi, Mad does have good taste !

Erik, have you at all heard Seventh Wonder and Circus Maximus  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2009-09-07, 16:46:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-07, 16:30:02
Erik, have you at all heard Seventh Wonder and Circus Maximus  ;)
Hadn't, but just listened to the song on YouTube you provided the link for. Not bad at all and strong vocalist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-09-07, 21:17:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-07, 16:30:02


See, Paxi, Mad does have good taste !



:-[ :-[ :-[

;) ;) ;)

Nosound ~ Lightdark

Man, this is good!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-09-07, 22:10:03
Let's end this evening with ...

DT ~ A Nightmare To Remember

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 09:18:25
Just: Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Now: Meat Puppets - Huevos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-09-08, 09:59:47
Eagles - Eagles Live   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_Live

Including a cover of Steve Young's Seven Bridges Road that I like very much. Perfect for false singing/screaming (or another word that PH provided but that I don't remember) along  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 10:28:53
NP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-09-08, 09:59:47
Eagles - Eagles Live   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_Live

Haven't been listening to much music lately.  Had a lot on my mind, including a few women, although less than the Iggles' quota of 7.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 11:32:58
Robin Trower - Long Misty Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 12:08:50
NP: Urge Overkill - Saturation

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 12:48:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-05, 12:27:52
Depends:  If you take "progressive" in the broad sense, i.e. a band that works hard to break new ground with each new album, I'd definitely call Radiohead progressive  *horns*

Nicky.

I agree, although in this case I don't think it's a good thing.  They started out quite good and got even better for a couple of albums.  They definitely didn't stand still after that, but unfortunately, I think they got progressively less listenable.  Being willing to take chances is progressive, but I think one must always keep in mind that if an experiment goes awry, it can and should be edited or discarded rather than released as an album as is.  That said, 'Karma Police' alone justifies their existence.  Bogglingly great song IMO.  Incidentally, I think that might be one of the songs, where I want to keep my own ideas of what the lyrics mean. 

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 12:55:33
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 12:48:58
'Karma Police' alone justifies their existence.  Bogglingly great song IMO.

Songs like 'Fake Plastic Trees' and 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' aren't too bad either... ;)

NP: Circus Maximus - Isolate

This one is still one of my favourite prog-metal releases of the last few years. Until today I didn't listen to it for quite some time, but now I got back to it and it's like I'm listening to it for the very first time. Still sounds as great (if not even better)!! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:00:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 12:55:33
Songs like 'Fake Plastic Trees' and 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' aren't too bad either... ;)

True, but that was during the first few albums, when they hadn't progressed their way out of being music yet.  Pity they went that way.  A lot of songwriting talent there.

NP: Riverside - Live in Amsterdam (live companion DVD to ADHD)

I love this.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:12:44
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:00:49
True, but that was during the first few albums, when they hadn't progressed their way out of being music yet.  Pity they went that way.  A lot of songwriting talent there.

Well, although I like their earlier material better, I'm able to enjoy their latest output as well. It's so different compared to the rest of their catalog and while some may hate that, I really appreciate that they chose to take their music in a whole other direction and try new things, explore new ground.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:15:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:12:44
Well, although I like their earlier material better, I'm able to enjoy their latest output as well. It's so different compared to the rest of their catalog and while some may hate that, I really appreciate that the band chose to take their music in a whole other direction and try new things, explore new ground.

Tom

I do appreciate the exploration, but in the end, most of it is just too formless and blah for me.  Maybe it would sound better if Steve Hogarth took over the vocals.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:21:04
Be Bop Deluxe - Axe Victim
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 13:37:27
NP: Joey Eppard - Been To The Future

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:07:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 09:18:25
Now: Meat Puppets - Huevos

I think I'l stay clear of'm, if only cause'o the name  ;D

Otoh, I am a bit curious:  Whadare they like, Jonesy ?


NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become and Waiting In The Wings  (on repeat)

This is one'o the most progressive progmetal bands; moderately heavy, melodic, and always edgy and experimental.

Their lyrics are quite special too. I can only relate to few of'm  ???

I think that SW fit quite well into the Room; oughta become a staple group here, don't ya think, Tom and Jerry (read: Mad) ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:31:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:07:11
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become and Waiting In The Wings  (on repeat)

I think that SW fit quite well into the Room; oughta become a staple group here, don't ya think, Tom and Jerry (read: Mad) ?  ;)

Yes as long as they're given a chance they may be able to convert some Roomies into their music, which is great! I only have Mercy Falls so I can only comment on that album but if Become and Waiting In The Wings are only half as good they are mighty fine albums! 8)

NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

Also a mighty fine album. :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:49:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:31:48
... but if Become and Waiting In The Wings are only half as good, they are mighty fine albums! 8)

Albums you can hear again and again

... and again

... and again  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:31:48
NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

Also a mighty fine album.

Believe ya, Tom  8)

Doesnt have to be metal  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Anaon on Tue, 2009-09-08, 17:29:30
The Decemberists - The Crane Wife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-09-08, 19:08:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-05, 12:27:52
Depends:  If you take "progressive" in the broad sense, i.e. a band that works hard to break new ground with each new album, I'd definitely call Radiohead progressive  *horns*
Radiohead are progressive allright and I don't think their evolution is a bad thing/direction. Kid A - Amnesiac - Hail To The Thief are certainly harder to digest, but very rewarding, there's a lot of great stuff on there. Great, moody, dense, atmospheric albums. Personally, I think In Rainbows is the best they've done, a perfect blend of their earlier songwriting and later experimentation, really love that album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 19:34:29
Just: Manning - Tall Stories for Small Children
Now: Manning - Number Ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-09-08, 21:10:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:07:11
I think I'l stay clear of'm, if only cause'o the name  ;D

Otoh, I am a bit curious:  Whadare they like, Jonesy ?


NP  Seventh Wonder:  Become and Waiting In The Wings  (on repeat)

This is one'o the most progressive progmetal bands; moderately heavy, melodic, and always edgy and experimental.

I definitely agree with you there.
They are a modest progmetal band. Nothing over the top, just pure and simple.
Mercy falls is a gem but Waiting is very good as well.
Become as a debute is nice but they've evolved ever since.

QuoteI think that SW fit quite well into the Room; oughta become a staple group here, don't ya think, Tom and Jerry (read: Mad) ?  ;)

Nicky.

Jerry agrees again.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-09-08, 21:36:45
NP Caamora - Journey's End - an acoustic anthology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 22:29:43
In the car: Blind Ego - Mirror   
Whichever of our fine young Dutch lads mentioned this was right: this album is schizophrenic -- it's half rockers (and featuring JM, I believe) and half squishier stuff.  I like the rockers a lot and am still pondering how much I like the others.

On the way back: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs   
Nice keys, nice guitars, nice album.   *horns*

NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 23:10:17
NP: Porcupine Tree - Signify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-08, 23:21:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-09-08, 15:07:11
Otoh, I am a bit curious:  Whadare they like, Jonesy ?

Punky grungey rock with a little bit of country thrown into the mix.  If you've heard Nirvana's 'Unplugged' album then you've heard 3 tracks.


NP: The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 10:29:43
Tori Amos - Strange Little Girls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:00:50
NP: Jimmy Buffett - Songs You Know By Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:04:03
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-08, 10:28:53
NP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e

You never told us if you like it ?

QuoteHad a lot on my mind, including a few women, although less than the Iggles' quota of 7.

I was going to re-write this sentence in my own way but I won't give this pleasure to Nicky ...  ;D

Ok, I can't resist  :P : had a few on my mind, including a lot of women, way more than the Iggles' quota of 7

NP Def Leppard - X

This album received such severe bashing from both press and fans that I am always amazed to enjoy it so much at each listen. The first seven songs flow like in a dream and Long Long Way To Go is probably my fave Lep's ballad (although the band didn't write it).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:27:23
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:04:03
NP Def Leppard - X

This album received such severe bashing from both press and fans that I am always amazed to enjoy it so much at each listen. The first seven songs flow like in a dream and Long Long Way To Go is probably my fave Lep's ballad (although the band didn't write it).

Yes, a good solid album.  Not their best, to my ears, but then not everything can be! 8)


NP: It Bites - Thank You and Goodnight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:49:27
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-09-09, 11:04:03
You never told us if you like it ?

Yes indeed, I do like SMPT:e.  I think it's a grower too since I enjoyed this last play more than the prior ones.  All of the Above seemed particularly impressive, especially since it's longer than a lot of whole albums were some 40+ years ago.  And Mystery Train is just plain fun.   *horns*   Along with most of the rest of you, I intend to buy the new Transatlantic when it comes out.

Quote
I was going to re-write this sentence in my own way but I won't give this pleasure to Nicky ...  ;D

Ok, I can't resist  :P : had a few on my mind, including a lot of women, way more than the Iggles' quota of 7

You must be a good lawyer.  That kind of thing gets guys in trouble.  Maybe not so much in France?  I think I currently have about 4 on my mind, which makes me amply confused.  If you're above 7, you're definitely not "takin' it easy."   ;)


NP: Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus

I should be asleep, and my mind is way too tired to process prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 12:38:52
It Bites - Once Around the World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 14:25:08
NP Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 16:10:47
NP Muse - Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-09-09, 16:45:01
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-09-08, 19:08:54
Radiohead are progressive alright ...

So that settles it, donit ?  ;D


NP  PT:  Fear Of A Blank Planet and In Absentia  (on repeat)

I'm really enjoyin it  *horns*

PT are real special, very subtle. It's not like you initially get all raptured and bang on yer chair and singalong; more like it slowly creeps into you and ya realise "Hey man, this is just sublime !"

Gonna backlog PT now and simply repeat the thrillin stuff  8)


Realised to my horror that I hadnt got SW & Co. down in my fave artists lists, and I didnt have Sentimental, Trains, and Gravity Eyelids in my SO-list. Sure got that rectified fast. Please don't tell anyone, particularly not Roomies, as I'd probably be non grata for the rest of my Room Life (somewhere between First and Second Life, aint it ?)  :o

Btw, guys, did ya know that Colin Edwin plays guimbri ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guimbri

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 17:44:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-09-09, 16:45:01
PT are real special, very subtle. It's not like you initially get all raptured and bang on yer chair and singalong; more like it slowly creeps into you and ya realise "Hey man, this is just sublime !"
Spot on there, Nicky and Gravity Eyelids is one of my faves too.

Had never heard of a guimbri before, thanks for the info! Yo're a real WikiNicky as always ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 19:40:03
King Crimson - Thrakattak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-09, 19:52:08
Np A hard day's night
Jp Beatles for sale
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 20:29:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 19:40:03
King Crimson - Thrakattak
Heavy duty! Not for the casual listener. I still haven't made my mind up about it and prefer the Projekcts, but I do keep coming back to it and it has a great version of Thrak.

NP Supertramp - Paris
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 20:54:44
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-09, 19:52:08
Np A hard day's night
Jp Beatles for sale

Are these the new remasters, then?


Quote from: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 20:29:54
Heavy duty! Not for the casual listener.

Too right.  In parts it's like having your head in a tin of angry wasps ;)


NP: Fish - Field of Crows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-09, 21:08:00
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-09, 19:52:08
Np A hard day's night
Jp Beatles for sale

I just saw the whole box with all the remastered albums, if this is what you're playing right now, for an astonishing €259,- euro's.  :o

I like the Beatles.

But to a certain extend.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 22:00:16
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-09, 21:08:00
I just saw the whole box with all the remastered albums, if this is what you're playing right now, for an astonishing €259,- euro's.  :o

I like the Beatles.

But to a certain extent.  :(
The whole box indeed comes at a hefty price and I don't think I need their whole catalogue on cd, but I have been waiting for these remasters before expanding my Beatles collection and will be getting the essential albums separately in these new versions! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-10, 00:44:20
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-09, 21:08:00
I just saw the whole box with all the remastered albums, if this is what you're playing right now, for an astonishing €259,- euro's.  :o

I like the Beatles.

But to a certain extend.  :(

I didn't buy the boxed set but I did by individual cd's that I didn't already own, and it was about £9 a cd. I have loved the beatles since i was a kid and since I grew up near Liverpool (a ferry ride across the Mersey away  ;D)  in the 60's I guess it is not a great surprise that I like them.

My gran lived a couple of roads away from George Harrison's house and thought he was a nice boy.  ::)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-09, 20:54:44
Are these the new remasters, then?


Yes they are.

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2009-09-09, 22:00:16
The whole box indeed comes at a hefty price and I don't think I need their whole catalogue on cd, but I have been waiting for these remasters before expanding my Beatles collection and will be getting the essential albums separately in these new versions! :P

I know what you mean but I have heard some tracks tonight that I haven't heard in 40 years so I have filled in all of the gaps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-10, 09:53:15
Just: The Stranglers - Feline
Now: The Stranglers - All Live and All of the Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-10, 18:56:07
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

He's gonna have to hustle if he's going to release three more albums this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-10, 19:43:21
NP: Suzanne Vega - 99.9 Fo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-10, 19:47:37
Just: Pantera - Official Live: 101 Proof
Now: Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-10, 21:25:53
NP: Taj Mahal - Best of the Private Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-11, 08:21:19
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

I'm looking forward to his next album. When is it going to be released? Like Manatee said, Devin has to hurry up if he still wants to release three more albums this year... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 08:45:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-11, 08:21:19
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Ki

I'm looking forward to his next album. When is it going to be released? Like Manatee said, Devin has to hurry up if he still wants to release three more albums this year... :D

Tom

Maybe he just made a wild claim so we wouldn't think the quiet parts of Ki meant he had become sane.

JP: Jawbox - For Your Own Special Sweetheart
     The Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall

NP: King Crimson - Discipline

I think this one is beginning to click, although I still like Red better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-09-11, 09:39:11
Kansas - Vinyl Confessions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-11, 09:58:48
Just: Metallica - S&M
Now: Metallica - ...And Justice For All
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 10:12:51
JP: Magenta - Metamorphosis
NP: Marillion - Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-11, 13:54:18
Np With the Beatles
Jp Rubber Soul
Jjp Please Please Me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-11, 14:37:41
NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet

Great. Just great. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-11, 15:58:31
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-10, 19:43:21
NP: Suzanne Vega - 99.9 Fo

Why shouldnt we see her bottom, Greenie ?  ;D


JP  Enslaved:  Vertebrae and Ruun

Rather special music, takes some time to get into, but now and then they move dangerously close to my pantheon  *horns*


NP  The Arcane Order:  In The Wake Of Collisions

I more and more realise how ingenious these guys are. At my age, it takes some time to adapt to somethin that heavy  :D  but sure, this is a band to reckon with. Will take time - even in Denmark, they'r below the radar - but these guys are sooo talented that people will start discovering'm  8)

The lyrics are apocalyptic, and there's a lotta aggression in both the singin and playin, and yeah, they got some message .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 18:46:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-11, 15:58:31
Why shouldnt we see her bottom, Greenie ?  ;D

Nicky, I'm beginning to suspect you're being confusing on purpose.  Cut it out -- that's my job.  I'm not sure what that album has to do with the viewing or lack thereof of Ms. Vega's backside, but at any rate, she's never seen fit to discuss the matter with me.  Perhaps you might convince her to be more forthcoming on the subject, although I suppose that depends on how tight a leash Ms. 007 keeps on you.    ::)


NP: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

I have no data on the bottoms of the members, past or present, of this band.  I think it's statistically likely that they have one apiece though.  And yes, I know you're not a Nightwish fan, Nicky, but I like them, so.   :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-11, 20:05:17
Nosound ~ Lightdark

Beautiful!!!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 21:03:07
JP: Nirvana - In Utero
      Presto Ballet - (3 Unreleased Tracks)   -  On one of the songs they sound a whole lot like Rainbow.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-11, 21:19:31
Just: Metallica - The $5.98 E.P. Garage Days Re-Revisited
Now: Ian Dury - Mr Love Pants
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 22:50:52
NP: Blues Traveler - Four

I seem to be in a bluesy mode lately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-11, 22:58:33
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-12, 08:36:24
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-12, 08:55:08
NP Ocean Cloud - Marillion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 10:11:55
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-11, 18:46:41
Nicky, I'm beginning to suspect you're being confusing on purpose.

Yeah ok, I was a bit too fast there:  On the screen that I had at the library, the bottom part of the text seemed to have disappeared, and I saw that you had fiddled with (not Suzanne but) the text; right now I discovered that it was only the sup for the o. Well, I guess I wasted you guys' time ... but then again, some of you guys have wasted my time, so I guess it's tit for tat  ::)


Quote
Cut it out

The bottom ?  ;D


NP  Suspyre  on  MySpace

A very mixed bag:  Sometimes sounds like Spock's, throw in some Redemption, some Tangent, DT, Metallica - quite a rollercoaster ride  ::) 8)

At this point, I like the rocky parts best  *horns*

But certainly somethin for Roomies (confusing for the confused)  ;D

Let's see what you guys think .....

http://www.myspace.com/suspyre

Wiki - Suspyre:  "Suspyre's sound is heavily influenced by a wide variety of musicians and bands, including Dream Theater, Opeth, Symphony X, Igor Stravinsky, Mahler, Mozart and Bach."

MySpace - Suspyre:  "Formed in 2001, Suspyre's brand of melodic metal can be attributed to the band members' wide range of influences. These talented, young musicians from New Jersey have discovered an energetic and gifted way of combining progressive rock and symphonic metal with classical and jazz fusion."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 11:24:18
NP  Seventh Wonder  on  YouTube

Mad, I consider SW to be much more than a "good" metal band:  I find that they have definitely carved their own special niche in progmetal - nobody sounds like SW - and now they'r among the most exciting progmetal bands around, in class with Circus Maximus, DT, SyX  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 12:00:49
NP  John Petrucci - Glasgow Kiss - G3 2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t25AOSxZZkI

I'v done my best to avoid G3, cause it appeared to be too much show to my taste, but of course JP's gotta be great no matter where and what, and here he takes his time to develop things, and Mike's doin the drums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 12:14:14
Guys, ya gotta see this too  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtAnOuxp17c&NR=1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-12, 13:10:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 12:14:14
Guys, ya gotta see this too  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtAnOuxp17c&NR=1

Nicky.

Yeah, that actually is a pretty good performance of both DT and Queensrÿche.
JP is close to perfection here, though of course no one can compete with the original.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-12, 13:25:40
Just: Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself
Now: Pendragon - The Very Very Bootleg Live in Lille France 1992
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-12, 15:17:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 10:11:55


NP  Suspyre  on  MySpace



Suspyre =  *horns*

Period.  8)

NP> Iron Maiden ~ Somewhere In Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 16:46:40
NP  Meshuggah:  Catch Thirtythr33

I'm having severe problems with this one. I'v started several times on it, only to stop after some 10-15 minutes. This time I'm starting at track 4  :-\

Tom (or anyone else), you gotta tell me what you think is so great about it  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-12, 18:11:54
Since the new PT CD didn't arrive today.

Doomsday Afternoon and Seven - Phideaux
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-12, 18:56:31
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-12, 18:11:54
Since the new PT CD didn't arrive today.

Snap! :(


Nevermore - The Year of the Voyager *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-12, 20:01:33
OK, Jonesy, at least you should have the b*s to tackle Jeff Loomis.

Guys, here's your opportunity to hear one'o the greatest progmetal guitarists around.

I found a version of the track Jato Unit from Zero Order Phase that's slightly different from the original studio version.

If ya like this piece, then you can click further to other great tracks.


So guys, remove yer wigs, dentures etc, raise the volume & yer b*s, and here we go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvfg0iLnzsw&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-12, 21:42:25
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-12, 18:11:54
Doomsday Afternoon and Seven - Phideaux

Speak to me of Phideaux.  He/they sound intriguing, but I've heard very little of the music.  They also seem to play a lot of U.S. prog fests, so there's some chance I could actually see them.

NP: Riverside - ADHD

Damn, these guys are just so good.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-13, 09:55:46
NP  Gazpacho  on  MySpace

I certainly share you guys' enthusiasm for this band. They have a sure sense of melody, and are very original and varied  *horns*

Problem is I still havent found any of their albums in Cop  >:(

Searching for good prog in Cop is like looking for intelligence in a blonde ... except that Ms 007 is blond - hm  ???

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-13, 10:00:25
Just: Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Now: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-13, 10:46:45
NP  It Bites  on  MySpace

Rather simple rock, but genuine and refreshing imo  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-13, 11:42:20
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-12, 21:42:25
Speak to me of Phideaux.  He/they sound intriguing, but I've heard very little of the music.  They also seem to play a lot of U.S. prog fests, so there's some chance I could actually see them.


I would say go and see them.

I only have 2 of their CD's the ones that are mentioned above and have only played them a few times but what I hear I like.

A lot more proggy than metally.

I think Sir Mad of Dox has a few of their CD's as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-13, 12:09:14
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-13, 11:42:20

I think Sir Mad of Dox has a few of their CD's as well.

Yep, i have.  ;)

I only have Chupacabras, Doomsday Afternoon and NO. 7.

It's good music but i tend to only listen to it once in a while.
There are albums which i can listen to on repeat, but that doesn't work for Phideaux. It's intelligent music though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-13, 14:55:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-13, 09:55:46
NP  Gazpacho  on  MySpace

I certainly share you guys' enthusiasm for this band. They have a sure sense of melody, and are very original and varied  *horns*

Problem is I still havent found any of their albums in Cop  >:(

Searching for good prog in Cop is like looking for intelligence in a blonde ... except that Ms 007 is blond - hm  ???

;D

Nicky.

Actual CDs of Night and Tick Tock (their two most recent and consensus best albums) are extremely hard to find.  Supposedly Racket Records had them for sale for a while, but then they stopped (ran out?).  These were the first two albums I ever bought as Amazon downloads.  I would've liked to have had the cover art and info, but the music is must-have in any case IMO.  Also, if you buy the DL (which typically is also less expensive than the disc version), you're allowed to burn them to CD for personal use.  I guess you need a credit card to do Amazon though?  I think it may be a bit easier to get some of the earlier albums on CD, but I haven't heard them, and from what I hear, they're not as good as the last two.  I think it was Tom who said Bravo was good although not up there with Night and  TickTock.  I may give it a try if I can find it since the last two are so good that even a step down from them may be well worth having.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-13, 16:27:41
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-13, 14:55:20
I guess you need a credit card to do Amazon though?

If ever stuck without working plastic, a good way around it is to give some cash to anyone you know who isn't in such a position.  Then get them to send you an Amazon gift certificate to that value.  Job done 8)


Just: Steve Hackett - Defector
Now: Trevor Rabin - Wolf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-13, 18:46:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-13, 16:27:41
If ever stuck without working plastic, a good way around it is to give some cash to anyone you know who isn't in such a position.  Then get them to send you an Amazon gift certificate to that value.  Job done 8)

Good idea.  Not a problem for me, but I believe it might be for our shy and retiring friend from Denmark.  ;)

NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-13, 18:51:26
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-13, 18:46:28
retiring

:)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-13, 19:25:31
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-13, 14:55:20
Actual CDs of Night and Tick Tock (their two most recent and consensus best albums) are extremely hard to find.  Supposedly Racket Records had them for sale for a while, but then they stopped (ran out?). 

Maybe too late for Man but i came across CDWow who has it too.
You can pay in English Pounds but maybe you can buy with creditcard as well.

Maybe worth to try.

Here's the link. (http://www.cdwow.com/search?query=gazpacho&category=all)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-13, 20:56:44
Guilt Machine ~ Twisted Coil  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-13, 21:27:58
Just: Ian Gillan - Future Shock
Now: Ozric Tentacles - The Floor's Too Far Away
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 07:58:59
Just: Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Now: Spock's Beard - Feel Euphoria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-14, 08:56:19
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-13, 19:25:31
Maybe too late for Man but i came across CDWow who has it too.
You can pay in English Pounds but maybe you can buy with creditcard as well.

Maybe worth to try.

Here's the link. (http://www.cdwow.com/search?query=gazpacho&category=all)


Strange.  Two different prices and no indication what the difference is.  It also said "pre-order," which is odd.  Budgets being tight lately, I don't think I'll buy a CD copy when I've already got them Amazon DLed and burned my personal copies.  Note: mistake to watch out for when burning Night and Tick Tock - don't choose an option that leaves space between songs.  They're clearly intended to flow directly into each other.  I burned them with the 2 sec waits, and it's noticeably annoying -- I plan to reburn without the gaps.

Anyway, thanks Mad.  Maybe Nicky can make use of that.

NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

I really really like Volte-Face.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 09:18:09
Blur - Blur
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-14, 09:54:09
NP: Roxy Music - Avalon

You know what's really annoying?  When a piece of code you're testing does absolutely nothing.  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 11:16:04
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-14, 09:54:09

You know what's really annoying?  When a piece of code you're testing does absolutely nothing.  >:(

That sounds like the best code to me. If it does something it is likely to go wrong.  :P

Np Evening games - Satellite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-14, 17:16:28
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 11:16:04
That sounds like the best code to me. If it does something it is likely to go wrong.  :P

While that's certainly true, if nothing goes wrong, there are no clues as to what to fix, and since I didn't intend for the code to do nothing, there must be something that needs fixing.   :-\

JP: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
NP: IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 17:25:01
Porcupine Tree - The Incident.

Not having a huge impact on me as yet, but I've only played it a few times.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 18:12:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 17:25:01
Porcupine Tree - The Incident.

Not having a huge impact on me as yet, but I've only played it a few times.

I'm playing this too but for the first time.

I find the guitars in Time Flies very reminiscent of the guitars in Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-14, 20:26:25
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 18:12:59
I find the guitars in Time Flies very reminiscent of the guitars in Animals

I could swear I heard a small ELP-esque section of keyboards somewhere in Second Life Syndrome last night too.

NP: IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 21:16:21
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 18:12:59
I find the guitars in Time Flies very reminiscent of the guitars in Animals

Yes indeed, I think that track is exceptionally well put together.  The acoustic strumming at the start clearly tips it's hat in the direction of Animals, then the electric that's layered on is a distinctly gritty PT trademark.  Then there's another burst of Floyd-esque guitar after the "And laughing under summer showers, Is still the way I see you now" lyric.  And other bits, like the wailing solo around 7 minutes in.  Awesome.

Having now played the album four times I'm starting to understand what makes it tick, it's looking very promising indeed *horns*


NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-09-14, 22:03:23
Seventh Wonder ~ Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 22:29:00
Pendragon - The Jewel (Remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:09:30
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-14, 18:12:59
I find the guitars in Time Flies very reminiscent of the guitars in Animals

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 21:16:21
Yes indeed, I think that track is exceptionally well put together.  The acoustic strumming at the start clearly tips it's hat in the direction of Animals, then the electric that's layered on is a distinctly gritty PT trademark.  Then there's another burst of Floyd-esque guitar after the "And laughing under summer showers, Is still the way I see you now" lyric.  And other bits, like the wailing solo around 7 minutes in.  Awesome.

I just read this in an interview with Steven Wilson:

"Time Flies is supposed to be about me, my childhood, what formed me and also what formed me as a musician. The musical references in it relate more to the music I grew up with. So you hear a very deliberate reference to Pink Floyd for example. The first album I ever bought was Animals. There's a riff in there that's very similar, just different enough to not get sued. There are also musical clues as well as lyrical clues to me growing up and to what created me as a musician, what created me as a person."

Good observation guys! 8)

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:42:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:09:30
I just read this in an interview with Steven Wilson:

"Time Flies is supposed to be about me, my childhood, what formed me and also what formed me as a musician. The musical references in it relate more to the music I grew up with. So you hear a very deliberate reference to Pink Floyd for example. The first album I ever bought was Animals. There's a riff in there that's very similar, just different enough to not get sued. There are also musical clues as well as lyrical clues to me growing up and to what created me as a musician, what created me as a person."

Good observation guys! 8)

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Tom

Cool

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:59:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:09:30
I just read this in an interview with Steven Wilson:

"Time Flies is supposed to be about me, my childhood, what formed me and also what formed me as a musician. The musical references in it relate more to the music I grew up with. So you hear a very deliberate reference to Pink Floyd for example. The first album I ever bought was Animals. There's a riff in there that's very similar, just different enough to not get sued. There are also musical clues as well as lyrical clues to me growing up and to what created me as a musician, what created me as a person."

If the Pink Floyd boys know much about Steven Wilson, I'd think they'd be flattered rather than want to sue, particularly since he openly acknowledges them.

NP: Marillion - Marbles

I imagine Racket Records will be getting another order from me soon.  It appears I now "get" h-Marillion.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-15, 09:01:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-15, 08:09:30
I just read this in an interview with Steven Wilson:

Thanks for the info, everything falls into place given time 8)


Just: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Now: Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-15, 18:34:09
Just: Pendragon - The Window of Life
Now: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 19:31:58
Just Had: A Nap
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 20:22:11
NP: Crash Test Dummies - God Shuffled His Feet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-09-15, 20:47:53
OSI ~ Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-09-15, 21:34:07
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-15, 22:16:33
Just: Queensrÿche - Q2K
Now: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-15, 22:53:42
On this perfect day - Guilt Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 23:34:46
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 08:33:35
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 23:34:46
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings

So what do you think?

NP Big Generator - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-16, 08:39:36
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 23:34:46
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 08:33:35
So what do you think?

I'm very curious as well... :D

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-16, 09:22:03
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 08:33:35
So what do you think?
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-16, 08:39:36


I'm very curious as well... :D

Well, I'll say this: the boys truly do play their asses off.  I still think LaBrie can't sing as well as, for instance, me.  On some of the songs, that's not a big deal cause they cleverly only let him sing for about 2 minutes out of 16 or so.  Count of Tuscany is a great song, but I already knew that since it's what made me decide to take a chance on this.  Overall, I think I like it, although some of my reservations remain.  I am very impressed with the musicianship though.  Not surprising since I always knew they were talented that way.  The covers are fun, and ironically, even though I'm on a King Crimson kick lately, it's the first I've heard of Larks Tongues.  I have the instrumental disc on now, and, unsurprisingly, I like it since it removes the one thing I really didn't like about the band (unless you count the fact that Portnoy acts like he's from Long Island, which I guess is cause he is   ;D).  Oh, and the alternate album cover on Amazon (possibly for a CD single for Nightmare to Remember?) with the raven is really really cool.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 09:35:30
Just: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime II
Now: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-16, 10:07:42
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships

The latest experiment in whether John Mitchell really can do no wrong.  He really should pop in on the board here now and then.  After all, how often does an (undeservedly) obscure prog rocker get fanboys older than himself?

Note on DT (Devinless variety) - despite the fact that it was kind of a joke between Nicky and me, I think I might really like the instrumental album better than the main one.  Admittedly, I've only been once through most of the songs, but thus far I'd say Count of Tuscany is the only song, where I think the vocals add something positive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2009-09-16, 11:38:51
np-> Steven Wilson - [Insurgentes  CD1 (2008)]  #05: No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun (8:37)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 12:21:29
Just: Mazzy Star - Among My Swan
Now: Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 13:55:15
Fragile - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-09-16, 14:59:43
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-16, 09:22:03
I still think LaBrie can't sing as well as, for instance, me. 

;D

NP Transatlantic - SMTPe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 15:26:18
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-16, 09:22:03
I still think LaBrie can't sing as well as, for instance, me.

But he can listen a whole lot better  ;)


Just: Saga - Saga
Now: Robert Plant - Fate of Nations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-16, 15:50:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 15:26:18
But he can listen a whole lot better  ;)

I do hope that's a reference to the long stretches of Dream Theater songs that are strictly instrumental and not to some failure on my part to hear those around me.  Also, he'd better be using state of the art ear protection, or he'd be completely deaf after a few gigs with those guys.   ::)


NP: IQ - Dark Matter

P.S.  If I'd known manatees got this little sleep, I would've called myself "Bear" instead.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2009-09-16, 15:57:30
np-> Porcupine Tree - [The Incident  CD1 (2009)]  #09: Time Flies (11:41)

\o/ yay! first spin --- first tracks seem ... somewhat short... somehow... will have to let it sink in... strange concept, great music

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 17:51:05
Just: Satellite - Evening Dreams
Now: Arena - The Visitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-16, 20:58:57
That linky Peter posted.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 21:23:42
In the car earlier Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux

This is really growing on me especially the first and last tracks.

NP Play again - The Black Noodle Project

Which is enjoyable if a little quirky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 23:06:21
Just: Peter Hammill - In a Foreign Town
Now: IQ - Forever Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:29:18
NP Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes    *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:41:36
Just: Marillion - Season's End
Now: Genesis - Trespass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:51:01
NP: Muse - The Resistance

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:54:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:41:36
Just: Marillion - Season's End
Now: Genesis - Trespass

I think I'll join you with Trespass.  I like that album more every time I play it.  It's Genesis, but it's got those Anthony Phillips touches in there that makes it a little different and interesting in comparison to the next several albums (all of which are great).

Re: Marillion   They've got me.  What would you recommend for my next purchase from Rackett (unless it's one that doesn't have an enhanced Rackett version in which case I can probably get a better price on Amazon marketplace)? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-09-17, 11:18:29
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 21:23:42
In the car earlier Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux

This is really growing on me especially the first and last tracks.

Another band that I still have to discover !

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 10:54:47
Re: Marillion   They've got me.  What would you recommend for my next purchase from Rackett (unless it's one that doesn't have an enhanced Rackett version in which case I can probably get a better price on Amazon marketplace)? 

What albums are lacking in your collection ? Do you have Seasons End and Holidays In Eden ? If not, go for the double cd remastered versions  8) They sell pretty low on the web (at least on Amazon France)

NP Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 11:28:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-09-17, 11:18:29
Another band that I still have to discover !

What albums are lacking in your collection ? Do you have Seasons End and Holidays In Eden ? If not, go for the double cd remastered versions  8) They sell pretty low on the web (at least on Amazon France)


Me too on Phideaux.  It sounds interesting, but I've only heard small bits and pieces so far.

I'm lacking almost the entire Marillion collection.  I have the first three (with Fish) albums on vinyl, and I have Afraid of Sunlight and Marbles on CD (as well as the free "Crash Course" download which duplicates a few of the songs on those other two).  I've heard some people are big on Brave.  It may well be a great album, but I've heard one song from it several times and frankly dislike it, so I'm inclined to try something else.  I know Steve is keen on the newest pair of albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-17, 13:50:02
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 11:28:11
I've heard some people are big on Brave.  It may well be a great album, but I've heard one song from it several times and frankly dislike it, so I'm inclined to try something else.

There's the Rub, as Wishbone Ash would tell you.  It's all down to personal opinion because (in my opinion!) every H era studio outing is absolute top quality.  There are no albums where they go disco or otherwise jump sharks or even Manatees.  It took me some years before Brave finally clicked for me but now I'd be inclined to suggest it's one of my top 3.  As you've spotted, I'm rather partial to the Happiness double CD and would obviously suggest that as a good next step.  I'd say it's just a matter of picking your next one(s) and getting stuck in.  From memory, there wasn't a single Marillion studio album that clicked with me straight away, some investment in time was always required.


Just: Threshold - Hypothetical
Now Be Bep Deluxe - Air Age Anthology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-17, 15:50:40
Just: King Crimson - Cirkus/Neon Heat Disease
Now: Afforested - Wolf's Heads And Woodlanders E.P.


The latter is folk rock (a bit prog-ish) that should go down well with anyone with a fondness for Tull circa 'Songs from the Wood' or even Blackmore's Night.  A free download can be had from http://afforested.bandcamp.com/album/wolfs-heads-and-woodlanders-e-p (http://afforested.bandcamp.com/album/wolfs-heads-and-woodlanders-e-p) in a variety of formats including Apple lossless - makes a pleasing change from sh1tty low bitrate stuff 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 16:33:45
I just gave Afforested a try.  It's nice.  I agree it has a Songs from the Wood feel to it, although it's mostly instrumental and definitely uses more synths/keys than Tull did in that period (or ever as far as I know).

Marillion question: Are there any additional tracks on certain versions of the Happiness is the Road albums?   I found Rackett a bit confusing on this, although the answer appears to be no.  If this is the case, my best value would be getting the two individual albums from Amazon Marketplace (the current low prices are from an outfit I've bought from before with no problems).  On the other hand, I certainly wouldn't want to miss an Ocean Cloud if Rackett has an exclusive version with extra tracks.  As best as I can tell their "campaign edition" is the same music with enhanced packaging.  Is that accurate?

Sincerely,

Puzzled New World Sea Mammal Shopping in an Old World Pond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2009-09-17, 16:58:54
Manatee, which song is it you've listened to from "Brave"?

NP: Brother Firetribe - False metal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-17, 18:17:27
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 16:33:45
Marillion question: Are there any additional tracks on certain versions of the Happiness is the Road albums?

No.  Just different ways to buy the same thing.


NP: Mazzy Star - So Tonight That I Might See
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-09-17, 20:09:26
Mind's Eye ~ A Work Of Art
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-17, 21:18:48
I took a punt on the download

NP  Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2009-09-17, 21:34:00
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-17, 21:18:48
I took a punt on the download

NP  Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost

heck, how we do same stuff at the same time ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:55:38
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2009-09-17, 16:58:54
Manatee, which song is it you've listened to from "Brave"?

Pandora played "Paper Lies" a lot.  I found it lacking in subtlety.  It's possible I've heard something else from the album, but that's the only one I recall.   I rather liked "The Uninvited Guest," also a Pandora staple, but I think that's on another album.  For now I think I'll buy the two Happinesses, domestically since Steve Hogarth-Jones has confirmed that there are no extra tracks to be had directly from Rackett.   ;D

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-17, 21:18:48
I took a punt on the download

NP  Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost

Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2009-09-17, 21:34:00
heck, how we do same stuff at the same time ;)

And I'll probably follow you guys shortly with the same thing.

NP: Pearl Jam - No Code

P.S. If it's any consolation, the new Porcupine Tree isn't arriving any faster over here than it did over there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-18, 08:00:10
Just: Peter Hammill - And Close as This
Now: Magnum - The Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-18, 08:38:08
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:55:38
Pandora played "Paper Lies" a lot.  I found it lacking in subtlety.  It's possible I've heard something else from the album, but that's the only one I recall.   I rather liked "The Uninvited Guest," also a Pandora staple, but I think that's on another album.  For now I think I'll buy the two Happinesses, domestically since Steve Hogarth-Jones has confirmed that there are no extra tracks to be had directly from Rackett.   ;D

And I'll probably follow you guys shortly with the same thing.

NP: Pearl Jam - No Code

P.S. If it's any consolation, the new Porcupine Tree isn't arriving any faster over here than it did over there.

That would be Season's End that has the Uninvited Guest on.

Your other option is to work through the albums chronologically which is what I often do with bands that are new to me.

The first albums are often weaker than later albums so it avoids dissappointment later. Although in Marillion's case this doesn't hold true.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 09:00:21
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-18, 08:38:08
That would be Season's End that has the Uninvited Guest on.

Your other option is to work through the albums chronologically which is what I often do with bands that are new to me.

The first albums are often weaker than later albums so it avoids dissappointment later. Although in Marillion's case this doesn't hold true.

I did Arena in reverse order, largely cause I got Pepper's Ghost first and because the first couple are bloody hard to find.  I do think the later ones tend to be better, although the Visitor breaks up that pattern in a big way, being a candidate for their best.

Also in R.E.M.'s case, I think the earlier albums tend to be stronger than the later ones, although it's not a straight line progression at all.

Gazpacho's early albums are probably already spoiled for me because it's taken as written that none of the earlier albums come close to Night and Tick Tock, which are the only ones I've got.

JP: The Count of Tuscany a whole buncha times.  I may not really figure out if I like the album until I get tired of playing that one song.   ;D
NP: Catherine Wheel - Chrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-18, 10:05:28
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 09:00:21
I did Arena in reverse order, largely cause I got Pepper's Ghost first and because the first couple are bloody hard to find.  I do think the later ones tend to be better, although the Visitor breaks up that pattern in a big way, being a candidate for their best.

Also in R.E.M.'s case, I think the earlier albums tend to be stronger than the later ones, although it's not a straight line progression at all.

Gazpacho's early albums are probably already spoiled for me because it's taken as written that none of the earlier albums come close to Night and Tick Tock, which are the only ones I've got.

JP: The Count of Tuscany a whole buncha times.  I may not really figure out if I like the album until I get tired of playing that one song.   ;D
NP: Catherine Wheel - Chrome

Yes

I agree with you about R.E.M. and Arena break that mould as well.

NP Relayer - Yes  (currently gates of Delerium  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-18, 10:20:23
Just: Emerson Lake & Palmer - Trilogy
Now: Peter Hammill - Skin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 12:05:07
JP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
      Marillion - Crash Course
NP: Marillion - Marbles

And yes, I did order the Double Happiness, which sounds like Chinese food.   Mmm...Chinese food.

P.S. I want at least one  ;D for saying "Steve Hogarth-Jones"   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-09-18, 12:30:06
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:55:38
...Steve Hogarth-Jones...

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 12:05:07
P.S. I want at least one  ;D for saying "Steve Hogarth-Jones"   ;)

;D

Now that we've got that out of the way:

NP Incubus - Morning View

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-18, 13:14:22
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 12:05:07

P.S. I want at least one  ;D for saying "Steve Hogarth-Jones"   ;)
Isn't that was his name is.   ;D

NP Tyranny - Shadow Gallery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-18, 13:41:24
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 12:05:07
P.S. I want at least one  ;D for saying "Steve Hogarth-Jones"   ;)

It seems you've already raised a couple of titters (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/yay2.gif)


Just: Peter Hammill - The Peel Sessions
Now: Genesis - Seconds Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-18, 20:12:54
Guess what!  :o

Muse ~ The Resistance

I kid you not.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-18, 20:36:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-18, 13:41:24
It seems you've already raised a couple of titters (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/yay2.gif)

I hear they usually travel in pairs.

JP: Catherine Wheel - Happy Days

A better album than I gave it credit for.   :)

NP: Magenta - Another Time... Another Place...

P.S. I've had Angelina in my head for days now (the song from Marbles, not the serial child adopter married to Brad Pitt)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-09-18, 21:25:50
Alan Parson's Project ~ The Raven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-18, 22:49:18
Just: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Now: Diamond Head - The Friday Rock Show Sessions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-09-19, 09:45:38
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 10:22:24
Just: Blackmore's Night - Shadow of the Moon
Now: Peter Hammill - Sitting Targets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-19, 12:00:03
NP H.A.A.R.P. - Muse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-19, 13:17:38
NP Black Clouds and Silver Linings - Dream Theater

The first track is definitely shades of Scenes From a Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 13:56:09
Just: King Crimson - B'Boom: Official Bootleg
Now: Primus - Antipop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 14:38:59
Marillion ~ Brave Remaster

Blimey this is so freakin' good.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 16:37:42
Sieges Even ~ The Art Of Navigating By The Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 16:46:36
Just Just: Stump - A Fierce Pancake
Just: Primus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Now: King Crimson - The Power to Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-19, 17:51:23
Best of The Doors - The Doors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:35:01
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 14:38:59
Marillion ~ Brave Remaster

Blimey this is so freakin' good.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Don't you need special written permission from an English person to use the word, "blimey?"

NP: Afforested - Wolf's Heads and Woodlanders
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:42:51
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:35:01
Don't you need special written permission from an English person to use the word, "blimey?"

;D


Just: Kate Bush - Never for Ever
Now: Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:56:31
NP: Abigail's Ghost (8 songs on MySpace)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 20:24:34
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:35:01
Don't you need special written permission from an English person to use the word, "blimey?"

NP: Afforested - Wolf's Heads and Woodlanders

I received one from Steve aeons ago.  ;)

Sieges Even ~ The Art Of etc etc etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 20:59:47
Just: Marillion - Holidays in Eden
Now: Fish - Raingods With Zippos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-19, 22:39:29
NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships

Whatever is it they feed John Mitchell, we should all probably be eating it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-20, 00:40:35
Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-20, 00:46:46
Indukti ~ Idmen

Strange, fusion, jazzy, metal...not bad.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-20, 01:29:13
Room V - Shadow Gallery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 03:32:06
JP: more Count of Tuscany
NP: King Crimson - Red

I think I'm ready for more King Crimson.  So far I just have Red and Discipline plus an ancient copy of In the Court of the Crimson King on some outdated form of media.  ;)   Any suggestions for a next choice?  I was thinking about trying a Lark's Tongue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 08:22:42
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 03:32:06
Any suggestions for a next choice?  I was thinking about trying a Lark's Tongue.

Can't go wrong with that, although I must confess it's one that I've not replaced on CD as yet :-[  Another personal fave of mine is 'The Power to Believe' from 2003 *horns*


Just: IQ - Living Proof
Now: IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 08:28:22
JP: Kino - Picture
NP: Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 10:13:02
JP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Truly a great album.  Almost there with Deadwing even.

NP: Grateful Dead - In the Dark

See what happens when you leave me alone for too long?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-20, 10:15:17
NP Paradise Lost - Symphony X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 11:10:43
Just: Trevor Rabin - Can't Look Away
Now: AC/DC - Powerage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 13:16:00
Just: AC/DC - Ballbreaker
Now: Ratt - Ratt

Music to sand exterior woodwork to.  I've not dropped my iPod from the upper storey yet, but it's surely just a matter of time...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 13:26:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 13:16:00
Just: AC/DC - Ballbreaker
Now: Ratt - Ratt

Music to sand exterior woodwork to.  I've not dropped my iPod from the upper storey yet, but it's surely just a matter of time...

Sounds about right: 2 loud, fun bands that won't suffer much from the sound of power tools in the background.

Me, I've been writing/debugging code all night and am now drinking scotch and listening to:

NP: Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

It's a good album, although notwithstanding all the spoken nonsense, I prefer their first.  That said, I think I'd really rather hear Ratt about now.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 14:54:53
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-20, 13:26:38
Sounds about right: 2 loud, fun bands that won't suffer much from the sound of power tools in the background.

No power tools at the moment, just elbow grease.  Popped in for a p*ss, otherwise listening too:

Just: Rory Gallagher - Against the Grain
Now: Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-20, 15:45:35
NP Bridge across forever - Transatlantic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-09-20, 18:00:51
Today:
IQ - Frequency
Toto - Tambu

np: Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-20, 19:57:17
Just: Brand X - Product
Now: Andy Summers - The Last Dance of Mr X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-21, 11:32:40
NP Feel Euphoria - Spock's Beard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-21, 13:05:52
Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-21, 17:18:02
NP: Morrissey - Your Arsenal

Last night I played all my Riverside albums (which is everything except Voices in My Head -- I assume Steve will order me flogged for not having that).  Those boys are really really good.  I even thought of them yesterday when I saw some yummy Stella D'oro biscuits and recalled the claim that Rapid Eye Movement is possibly the finest round thing on the planet that's not actually a biscuit.  I was a good boy and passed on the biscuits in attempt to avoid the fat b*stard syndrome.  Also did some listening to Morow.com -- I think Sylvan and The Watch have made it onto my "get an album" list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-09-21, 20:34:17
Hit it!!!!

Meshuggah ~ Chaosphere

Hit it!!!!


*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-09-21, 20:54:15
Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-09-22, 01:18:31
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:55:38
Pandora played "Paper Lies" a lot.  I found it lacking in subtlety. 

That is the most unsubtle song off the album. Why anyone would want to play "Paper lies" a lot is beyond me. It's good enough, I guess, but annoyingly noisy and worse as it progresses. I used to skip it, and it's not on my jukebox. Check the rest of the album. In sequence. And leave out "Paper lies"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 01:48:13
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-09-22, 01:18:31
That is the most unsubtle song off the album. Why anyone would want to play "Paper lies" a lot is beyond me. It's good enough, I guess, but annoyingly noisy and worse as it progresses. I used to skip it, and it's not on my jukebox. Check the rest of the album. In sequence. And leave out "Paper lies"...

Glad to hear it.  Would've been depressing if everyone else thought it was genius.  In that case, I'll consider Brave for one of my next choices, although I've already got the Happiness pair on the way.

NP: A whole bunch of Pearl Jam albums
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 09:02:11
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-21, 17:18:02
I assume Steve will order me flogged for not having that

Shot at dawn until you repent your evil ways ;)


Just: Argent - In Deep
Now: Ocean Colour Scene - One From the Modern
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 11:23:10
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 09:02:11
Shot at dawn until you repent your evil ways ;)

There's a logical flaw in that somewhere...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 11:34:00
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 11:23:10
There's a logical flaw in that somewhere...

Now, you're just being picky ;)


Just: The Verve - Forth
Now: The Verve - A Storm in Heaven

Influenced by PT's 'Time Flies' I had the urge to listen to the equally Floydian 'Numbness' from 'Forth' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 12:03:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 11:34:00
Now, you're just being picky ;)

Well, it is me, after all, who's being shot at dawn indefinitely.

NP: Robert Plant - Now and Zen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 13:00:09
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 12:03:18
Well, it is me, after all, who's being shot at dawn indefinitely.

Well I guess we could review that after a week ;D


NP: Tears for Fears - Songs From The Big Chair
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-09-22, 18:36:54
Millenium - Exist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-22, 21:48:36
Blue Öyster Cult - Imaginos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-09-22, 22:12:07
Coheed & Cambria ~ Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV | Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-09-22, 22:57:55
IQ ~ Ryker Skies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:07:45
JP in the car: Blind Ego: Mirror

NP: Marillion: Happiness is the Road, Volume 1: Essence

America needs a new law that regardless of who is President, he is under no circumstances allow to set foot in Manhattan while he's in office.   For a while it looked like the cops were going to make me keep driving straight until I fell into the East River. >:(

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:29:20
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:07:45
JP in the car: Blind Ego: Mirror

NP: Marillion: Happiness is the Road, Volume 1: Essence

America needs a new law that regardless of who is President, he is under no circumstances allow to set foot in Manhattan while he's in office.   For a while it looked like the cops were going to make me keep driving straight until I fell into the East River. >:(



Ah so the motorcades with all the cops that we see on TV really happens.

Not quite the same here with Mr cameron and his cycle helmet.

JP Then - TMBG
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 01:04:07
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:29:20
Ah so the motorcades with all the cops that we see on TV really happens.

Not quite the same here with Mr cameron and his cycle helmet.

Well, not so much motorcade as that the police are on every freakin' block and won't let you turn anywhere you normally can.  There probably is a motorcade, but typically they speed the VIP to his destination as fast as possible, and then nobody sees him again, but the roads remain a disaster for hours afterward.  I believe in this case, Mr. Obama went to the U.N.

JP: Marillion: Happiness is the Road, Volume 2: The Hard Shoulder
NP: Marillion: Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:30:20
NP Apollo 18 - TMBG.

These guys always cheer me up.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:37:45
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:30:20
NP Apollo 18 - TMBG.

These guys always cheer me up.  :)

It's hard to be down with a birdhouse in your soul.   ;)

NP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity

On a faux-related note, I got my brother to download the live version of Signify yesterday.  He belongs to some sort of download club that gives him 30 songs per month for 40 cents each.  Sadly, they didn't have any of the truly awesome PT albums beginning with In Absentia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:58:00
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 01:04:07
I believe in this case, Mr. Obama went to the U.N.

Picking up a copy of 'Voices in My Head' on the way, no doubt ;)


NP: David Bowie - Changesbowie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:05:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:58:00
Picking up a copy of 'Voices in My Head' on the way, no doubt ;)

I would have gladly had Amazon send him a copy with my compliments if it meant not having to spend several weeks to drive 8 blocks.   :P

They saved the best song on Selling Insincerity for the last.  I suspect I may like the newer album better -- it's supposed to have more serious guitarage  *horns*

NP: AC/DC - The Razor's Edge

I rarely get past Thunderstruck, but the guitar on that song is really cool.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:29:04
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:05:41
They saved the best song on Selling Insincerity for the last.  I suspect I may like the newer album better -- it's supposed to have more serious guitarage  *horns*

But what do you think about Selling Insincerity as a whole? You don't sound very convinced... :'(

NP: Porcupine Tree - XMII

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:54:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:29:04
But what do you think about Selling Insincerity as a whole? You don't sound very convinced... :'(

I didn't dislike it, and I definitely liked a few songs, particularly Mother May I?  I've only heard it once, so it may well be a grower.  I heard 8 songs on MySpace, and I suspect I might like some of the harder rocking songs on the other album more.  No need to panic.  It took me quite a while to fully appreciate Porcupine Tree, and now I think they're genius.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-23, 10:23:51
Queensrÿche - Tribe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 12:53:37
 NP The Hemulic Voluntary Band - Ritual
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-23, 16:22:53
NP Neil Young - Greatest Hits

BP: Genesis - Wind And Wuthering, Ojos de Brujo - Aocaná (a Spanish modern flamenco band with all sorts of other musical styles thrown in)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 17:12:06
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

And speaking of ancient creatures, where's Nicky lately? (I'll pay for that one.   ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-09-23, 17:15:23
Dreamtide - Dreams for the daring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 18:35:10
NP: R.E.M. - Monster

Someone come distract me.  I'm getting too much constructive work done.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2009-09-23, 18:42:35
NP Kino - Cutting Room Floor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-23, 19:37:00
Yes - Fragile 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-09-23, 20:14:16
IQ - Dark Matter
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 22:26:42
Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost

This definitely sounds better loud.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 22:35:07
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 22:26:42
Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost

This definitely sounds better loud.

I agree.  I played part of it again, and Cerulean Blue is now standing out to me as well.  Once again, it appears Tom will be saved from autodefenestration.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 23:00:21
NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-23, 23:20:40
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock

Nice. Very nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 04:30:59
I took Iggy at his word and played all the way through Selling Insincerity again turned up very loud.  That did the trick.   *horns*

I must admit I was somewhat distracted while listening to The Incident the first time through, but I liked the sound of it.  Happily, a reviewer who claimed they had gone back to the spacey, less hard-rocking style of their early albums appears to be full of shite.  While I've never heard a *bad* PT album, I've found that some of the early ones have things that can (maybe even should) be skipped, while the newer ones are strong throughout.   *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-23, 23:20:40
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Nice. Very nice.

Always.  Night and Tick Tock just boggle my mind they're so good.  The copies I burned to CD  have taken up permanent residence in my car's CD player.  I'm sorely tempted to try an earlier Gazpacho album, but it's pretty much a certainty I won't like it as much based on everything I've heard and read.  Question is, will it still be good enough that I won't be disappointed since I already expect that?

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

I've come around to thinking this does indeed match the quality of his other offerings.  However, as I've said, his prospects for really releasing 4 of these in 2009 look grim.  Personally, if he gives us one quality one per year for four years, I'll be satisfied.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-09-24, 08:12:48
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 04:30:59
I took Iggy at his word and played all the way through Selling Insincerity again turned up very loud.  That did the trick.   *horns*


Always a wise move  ;D

NP Variations on a dream - Pineapple Thief

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 09:27:26
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 04:30:59
However, as I've said, his prospects for really releasing 4 of these in 2009 look grim.

And even if he did manage to release them, chances are the US release dates would spill over into 2010 ;D


NP: IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 09:43:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 09:27:26
And even if he did manage to release them, chances are the US release dates would spill over into 2010 ;D

Even worse, so would the Canadian date since I think North America gets abused as a unit in this regard.  That of course being absurd since Hevy Devy is from up there.

NP: Marillion - Happiness is the Road - Volume 2, The Hard Biscuit

I may need to apply the Iggy principle to these albums.  They don't sound bad, but I'm not really getting much of it yet.  On the other hand, Marbles is fully established as a top-shelf recording now.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 11:50:58
Pearl Jam - Ten
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 11:58:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 11:50:58
Pearl Jam - Ten

Funny, I just made reference to them on the game thread.

NP: Marillion - Marbles

1. Really loving this album now.  2.  Thank goodness I listened to the Recent Shunner of Biscuits and got the Rackett version because Ocean Cloud is indeed the best song on the album.  I particularly like the passage where the guitar suddenly gets loud and weird, which happens to be on as I type this.  I just noticed it leads into a few seconds that sound like they could be on The Wall.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 12:57:26
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 11:58:41
Thank goodness I listened to the Recent Shunner of Biscuits and got the Rackett version because Ocean Cloud is indeed the best song on the album.  I particularly like the passage where the guitar suddenly gets loud and weird, which happens to be on as I type this.  I just noticed it leads into a few seconds that sound like they could be on The Wall.

Yes, one of the epicest epics of all time.  Just my pint of seawater :)


NP: Black Sabbath - Live Evil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 13:25:19
NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Has anyone else noticed that this album is flippin' great?    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 14:52:37
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 04:30:59
Always.  Night and Tick Tock just boggle my mind they're so good.  The copies I burned to CD  have taken up permanent residence in my car's CD player.  I'm sorely tempted to try an earlier Gazpacho album, but it's pretty much a certainty I won't like it as much based on everything I've heard and read.  Question is, will it still be good enough that I won't be disappointed since I already expect that?
Tough one, that. It's easier when you start following a band earlier on and see the albums grow. I more or less had the same question but then relating to Bravo when I already had When Earth Lets Go and Firebird. But I suppose Night and Tick-Tock are in a league of their own and the first albums might be disappointing after that. On the other hand, the superb tracks 117 on When Earth Lets Go and Vulture on Firebird are alone worth the price of admission and there's a lot more great stuff on there. You might just wanna try Firebird (my fave of 2007) and if you like it you could work your way further backwards.

NP Enchant - A Blueprint Of The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 15:34:10
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 14:52:37
Tough one, that. It's easier when you start following a band earlier on and see the albums grow. I more or less had the same question but then relating to Bravo when I already had When Earth Lets Go and Firebird. But I suppose Night and Tick-Tock are in a league of their own and the first albums might be disappointing after that. On the other hand, the superb tracks 117 on When Earth Lets Go and Vulture on Firebird are alone worth the price of admission and there's a lot more great stuff on there. You might just wanna try Firebird (my fave of 2007) and if you like it you could work your way further backwards.

I actually worked backwards with Arena, and I prefer the newer ones, with the exception of the Visitor, which is arguably their best (or at least tied for it).  Never did find a bad one though.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 18:40:43
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 15:34:10
I actually worked backwards with Arena, and I prefer the newer ones, with the exception of the Visitor, which is arguably their best (or at least tied for it).  Never did find a bad one though.   ;)
My fave is Contagion, but it's very closely followed by The Visitor. Actually, with Arena the uneven albums (1, 3, 5, ..) tend to be the really smashing ones that get the most enthusiastic response as Clive himself also remarked, so that bodes well for The Tinder Box ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-09-24, 18:47:42
Airbag ~ Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-09-24, 19:04:41
Muse - The Resistance  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 19:13:28
Just: Genesis - Genesis
Now: IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 19:51:54
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 18:40:43
My fave is Contagion, but it's very closely followed by The Visitor. Actually, with Arena the uneven albums (1, 3, 5, ..) tend to be the really smashing ones that get the most enthusiastic response as Clive himself also remarked, so that bodes well for The Tinder Box ;)

If I recall correctly, someone (perhaps Clive) said that they did concept albums on every other album, so perhaps you prefer that type, and I do believe we've been told The Tinder Box will be a concept album too.  As for me, I neither like nor dislike concept albums compared to others.  My only reservation is that bands sometimes seem to stretch overly far to keep within the concept and therefore put in some songs that may not be top quality just to keep the concept going.  I don't think Arena is overly guilty of this, but even so, I think I give Pepper's Ghost the nod over Contagion for that reason -- Contagion is indeed an excellent album, but I think there may be a song or two on there that could have been skipped and left the album with a slightly higher standard, whereas Pepper's Ghost just has 7 excellent songs, no filler.  Don't get me wrong, I'm just picking nits about Contagion.  If I didn't already own it, I would order it right now!


NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

The lads did not disappoint!   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 21:37:09
Just: Believe - Yesterday is a Friend
Now: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-09-24, 22:29:18
Riverside - Out of Myself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 22:40:29
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 19:51:54
If I recall correctly, someone (perhaps Clive) said that they did concept albums on every other album, so perhaps you prefer that type, and I do believe we've been told The Tinder Box will be a concept album too.  As for me, I neither like nor dislike concept albums compared to others.  My only reservation is that bands sometimes seem to stretch overly far to keep within the concept and therefore put in some songs that may not be top quality just to keep the concept going.  I don't think Arena is overly guilty of this, but even so, I think I give Pepper's Ghost the nod over Contagion for that reason -- Contagion is indeed an excellent album, but I think there may be a song or two on there that could have been skipped and left the album with a slightly higher standard, whereas Pepper's Ghost just has 7 excellent songs, no filler.  Don't get me wrong, I'm just picking nits about Contagion.  If I didn't already own it, I would order it right now!

Yeah, I do prefer the concept albums, they seem to grip me more. Funny you're saying that Contagion has some filler in your view; Clive has stated that they deliberately kept it a single album because most double concept albums suffer from that problem. I like Contagion from start to finish, wouldn't oust one single track. And then there are many who still hope for the release of the 2cd version with the EP tracks inserted! ;) I think Pepper's Ghost is a solid album, but it somehow grabs me less than Contagion, that one just seems to have a bit more evoking drama to it, also because of the concept I suppose.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 23:27:39
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2009-09-24, 22:40:29
Yeah, I do prefer the concept albums, they seem to grip me more. Funny you're saying that Contagion has some filler in your view; Clive has stated that they deliberately kept it a single album because most double concept albums suffer from that problem. I like Contagion from start to finish, wouldn't oust one single track. And then there are many who still hope for the release of the 2cd version with the EP tracks inserted! ;) I think Pepper's Ghost is a solid album, but it somehow grabs me less than Contagion, that one just seems to have a bit more evoking drama to it, also because of the concept I suppose.

I realized that statement would be a bit controversial here.  When I referred to filler, I meant it in a very slight way with regard to Contagion.  There are no bad songs there.  I just feel that a few aren't quite as inspired as the others (which are very inspired indeed).  While I don't object to concept albums, I think perhaps it's a little more difficult for them to fully satisfy me because I tend to focus on the moment or the individual song more than I do the album as a whole (there are exceptions to this, of course).  I think it's fair to say that on concept albums at least some of the effort goes into the concept.  There are plenty of great concept albums, including Contagion, but if I had to choose between a great concept and just having each song be a killer song, I'd tend to go for the latter.  Personal taste, and it's rare that the difference is enough to make the difference between me enjoying an album and not enjoying it.  I do remember that Clive (or one of the lads) did say that they kept it a single to avoid the sort of thing I mentioned, and I think they did a good job of it, just not a perfect job of it.  An example of an album that should have been great but was only good because of filler for the concept IMO is IQ's Subterranea.   I think of that as a 4-star double album with a 5-star single album struggling to break out of it.  With Contagion I'd knock off at most a small fraction of a star.


NP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity (at Iggy volume)

I'm really liking this now.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-25, 08:24:45
NP: Arena - Contagion   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-25, 08:41:45
Kaipa - Angling Feelings.

Note to self: Must get some more Kaipa *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-25, 08:46:07
Breakfast in Biarritz

then Breakfast in London  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-09-25, 09:58:50
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 23:27:39
I realized that statement would be a bit controversial here.  When I referred to filler, I meant it in a very slight way with regard to Contagion.  There are no bad songs there.  I just feel that a few aren't quite as inspired as the others (which are very inspired indeed).
Fair enough, but of course I'm curious by now which tracks you think are a bit less inspired and could have been left off in your opinion? ::) 

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 23:27:39
While I don't object to concept albums, I think perhaps it's a little more difficult for them to fully satisfy me because I tend to focus on the moment or the individual song more than I do the album as a whole (there are exceptions to this, of course).  I think it's fair to say that on concept albums at least some of the effort goes into the concept.  There are plenty of great concept albums, including Contagion, but if I had to choose between a great concept and just having each song be a killer song, I'd tend to go for the latter.  Personal taste, and it's rare that the difference is enough to make the difference between me enjoying an album and not enjoying it.
Interesting view, Greenie. For me the concept really enhances the individual songs, i.e. the album as a whole is more than the sum of the individual songs (although an album doesn't per se have to a concept album to achieve this and albums ideally should have a good flow anyhow). But I do agree that the concept shouldn't force lesser songs on an album just because the story needs it. The ideal concept album has a constant flow of strong songs and is a single album (Dark Side Of The Moon, Misplaced Childhood, Contagion for me stand out).

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-09-24, 23:27:39
I do remember that Clive (or one of the lads) did say that they kept it a single to avoid the sort of thing I mentioned, and I think they did a good job of it, just not a perfect job of it.  An example of an album that should have been great but was only good because of filler for the concept IMO is IQ's Subterranea.   I think of that as a 4-star double album with a 5-star single album struggling to break out of it.  With Contagion I'd knock off at most a small fraction of a star.
I agree that double albums tend to be less strong. At any rate it's harder to keep your full attention throughout the whole thing and also I often simply don´t find the time to listen to a double album in its entirety, so they get less play. A well-conceived single concept album on the other hand leaves you wanting more once it's finished (or press the repeat button).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-09-25, 13:18:45
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase  (on repeat)   *horns* *horns* *horns*   ;)

Let's just say  Zep II  &  Systematic Chaos  - and I aint exagiubatin  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-09-25, 14:15:30
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2009-09-25, 09:58:50
I agree that double albums tend to be less strong. At any rate it's harder to keep your full attention throughout the whole thing and also I often simply don´t find the time to listen to a double album in its entirety, so they get less play. A well-conceived single concept album on the other hand leaves you wanting more once it's finished (or press the repeat button).

Nowadays, there are also an awful lot of single albums that reach the 75 minutes mark and could have -at least- a good quarter taken off  :(

NP Transatlantic : SMTPe

Well, this one belongs to the exceptions  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-09-25, 14:24:57
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-09-25, 14:15:30
Nowadays, there are also an awful lot of single albums that reach the 75 minutes mark and could have -at least- a good quarter taken off  :(


Yep it must certainly be more difficult for bands to decide when to stop.

NP a mixture of Arena tracks JP Soloman and Jericho. NP Sirens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-25, 14:57:31
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-09-25, 18:19:03
just: Satellite - Nostalgia

now: Jadis - Somersault
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-09-25, 20:52:07
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings   

A work in progress.   ;)


Will play again later: Arena - Contagion

Both because, hey, why not listen to it and to give it a careful listen so I can answer Erik's question.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-09-25, 21:56:36
Just: Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Now: Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-26, 08:25:06
Marillion - Made Again.

Awesome live set *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-09-26, 09:21:57
JJJP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity  (yup, it's a grower)
JJP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident   (about which I can only say  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*)
JP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition  (see above)
NP: They Might Be Giants - Lincoln  (these are very very silly boys)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-26, 10:18:25
JP  Enochian Theory  on  MySpace

Very special moody medium-heavy prog. Reminds me of Tool and Riverside.

A butterfly brought me the news  ;)

http://www.myspace.com/enochiantheoryband


NP  Primordial  on  MySpace

Dark medium-heavy metal with a Celtic folk strain. Reminds me of Anathema.

http://www.myspace.com/primordialofficial


Both highly recommended  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-26, 10:26:49
Just: Dio - Holy Diver
Now: Nickelback - All the Right Reasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-26, 10:48:40
Trouble over Bridgewater - Half Man Half Bisuit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-26, 11:28:35
Fish out of Water - Chris Squire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-09-26, 11:40:03
Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-26, 11:47:43
Uriah Heep - Return to Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-09-26, 11:59:36
Muse - Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-09-26, 14:08:25
NP Jeff Buckley - Grace

BP: Satellite - Nostalgia and King Crimson - ProjeKct One - Live At The Jazz Café
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-26, 17:08:57
Wild Orchids - Steve Hackett
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-26, 17:29:55
On This Perfect Day - Guilt Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-09-26, 18:04:03
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-26, 17:08:57
Wild Orchids - Steve Hackett
*horns*

Really look forward to the new one and the gig in October!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-26, 19:20:58
Just: Marillion - This Strange Engine
Now: Marillion - Marbles Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-09-26, 20:39:55
Pink Floyd - Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd

TracK: Sorrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-26, 20:47:23
Muse ~ The Resistance

Yep.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-26, 21:55:51
Just: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Now: Jethro Tull - 20 Years of Jethro Tull, CD1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-26, 22:19:02
Anathema ~ Alternative 4

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-09-27, 00:40:40
Virgin Steele - Guardians of the flame

Night time, caveman metal time...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-27, 00:55:06
Abbey Road - The Beatles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-09-27, 03:04:31
Help - The Beatles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 08:59:14
Just: Rainbow - On Stage
Now: Metallica - Ride the Lightning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-27, 09:31:56
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-09-26, 14:08:25
NP Jeff Buckley - Grace

And ..... ?


JP  Heart  on  MySpace

Fine radio-friendly songs with great singing by the sisters Wilson.


JP  Three Days Grace  on  MySpace

Remind me of Nirvana and Godsmack.


Despite these two groups being multi-platinum selling, they seem to be rather unknown in the Room  ???


NP  Oceansize  on  MySpace  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-09-27, 11:42:52
Mangrove - Beyond Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-09-27, 13:42:17
Metallica, Fade To Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 14:10:44
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-09-27, 13:42:17
Metallica, Fade To Black

Appropriate, given that today is the anniversary of Cliff Burton's death :'(


NP: Ozric Tentacles - Sliding Gliding Worlds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-27, 14:48:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 14:10:44
Appropriate, given that today is the anniversary of Cliff Burton's death :'(

Yep, indeed!  :'(

NP> Metallica ~ For Whom The Bell Tolls

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:18:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-09-26, 10:18:25
JP  Enochian Theory  on  MySpace

Very special moody medium-heavy prog. Reminds me of Tool and Riverside.

A butterfly brought me the news  ;)

http://www.myspace.com/enochiantheoryband


NP  Primordial  on  MySpace

Dark medium-heavy metal with a Celtic folk strain. Reminds me of Anathema.

http://www.myspace.com/primordialofficial


Both highly recommended  *horns*

Nicky.

I'll definitely make note of these and check them out soon -- both sound promising.  Had a busy few days, so haven't had the chance yet.


Quote
Fair enough, but of course I'm curious by now which tracks you think are a bit less inspired and could have been left off in your opinion? Roll Eyes

Ok, since I talked about it, I guess I owe Erik an answer here.  Please take note that I am NOT saying these are bad songs or not worth having -- in fact I like most them.  I simply feel they're not the strongest on Contagion and might have been slightly hampered by the need for concept continuity.  Again, I am in no way bashing Contagion, which I think is a splendid album and gleefully play regularly.  This is simply my opinion as to what songs make Contagion possibly not quite as great as Pepper's Ghost and The Visitor (which is another concept album, but it's remarkably consistent nevertheless).  Being my 3rd favorite album by one of my favorite bands is certainly not so bad!  Ok, here are some of my not so favorites from Contagion for the above reason (but I repeat, still good songs):  An Angel Falls, Neverending Night, Tsunami, Mea Culpa, Cutting the Cards.  The last is a bit of an exception in that I actually don't really like it very much.  Certainly it's not bad, but it comes in rather low on my list of Arena songs -- just doesn't appeal to me that much.  Obviously many will disagree with my assessment (probably most of you).  That's ok, and I fully intend to preorder The Tinder Box the moment that becomes an option.   *horns*

Quote
JP  Heart  on  MySpace

Fine radio-friendly songs with great singing by the sisters Wilson.


JP  Three Days Grace  on  MySpace

Remind me of Nirvana and Godsmack.


Despite these two groups being multi-platinum selling, they seem to be rather unknown in the Room  Huh

I quite enjoyed early Heart.  I have Dreamboat Annie and Little Queen on vinyl.  Haven't heard them much lately, but if I find them for a bargain price, I'll probably do the vinyl replacements.

Heard some Three Days Grace, although I'd be hard pressed to tell you what songs they were -- they get commercial radio play here.  My vague impression is that they have some decent songs but don't particularly stand out from several of the other fairly modern rock albums.  Admittedly, I haven't done an in-depth investigation though.


And to Steve, yes yes, I must get a copy of Voices in my Head for sure.  The impressive live DVD bonus disc with ADHD makes it pretty clear that a live Riverside album is a must-have.

JP: Arena - Contagion  as research to answer the awkward question I answered above.
NP: Arena - Immortal?

Since I don't bother to set iTunes to stop the music when an album ends, so it runs into the next alphabetically if I leave it alone...  Ascension (one of my faves from Contagion) follow by Chosen (my fave from Immortal?) is a killer 1-2 punch.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:51:13
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:18:56
I quite enjoyed early Heart.  I have Dreamboat Annie and Little Queen on vinyl.  Haven't heard them much lately, but if I find them for a bargain price, I'll probably do the vinyl replacements.

I don't know what the current situation is, but when I replaced my pre-MTV Heart vinyl a year or two back, most of it was at cheapie prices on Amazon.  Most of them have a couple of extra tracks on, including a live version of 'Stairway to Heaven'.  I don't know about pricing of the MTV era stuff, as I bought that on CD at the time.


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:18:56
And to Steve, yes yes, I must get a copy of Voices in my Head for sure.  The impressive live DVD bonus disc with ADHD makes it pretty clear that a live Riverside album is a must-have.

Not sure if you know, but that CD is half live, half studio.  So you need it for the tracks you haven't got anyway!  ;D


NP: Sparks - Kimono My House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-09-27, 20:53:45
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-09-27, 21:22:50
QuoteOk, since I talked about it, I guess I owe Erik an answer here.  Please take note that I am NOT saying these are bad songs or not worth having -- in fact I like most them.  I simply feel they're not the strongest on Contagion and might have been slightly hampered by the need for concept continuity.  Again, I am in no way bashing Contagion, which I think is a splendid album and gleefully play regularly.  This is simply my opinion as to what songs make Contagion possibly not quite as great as Pepper's Ghost and The Visitor (which is another concept album, but it's remarkably consistent nevertheless).  Being my 3rd favorite album by one of my favorite bands is certainly not so bad!  Ok, here are some of my not so favorites from Contagion for the above reason (but I repeat, still good songs):  An Angel Falls, Neverending Night, Tsunami, Mea Culpa, Cutting the Cards.  The last is a bit of an exception in that I actually don't really like it very much.  Certainly it's not bad, but it comes in rather low on my list of Arena songs -- just doesn't appeal to me that much.  Obviously many will disagree with my assessment (probably most of you).  That's ok, and I fully intend to preorder The Tinder Box the moment that becomes an option.
Thanks for the effort and the answer, Greenie, I won't hold it against you ;) I wouldn't want to miss those tracks as you've already guessed and for me they fit in perfectly. I really like the acoustic intro of Cutting The Cards with Rob almost spitting out the words and the second part is vintage Arena jump-a-long (Jericho, Enemy Without, etc). It's good there's some different views, otherwise we wouldn't have much to discuss here ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-09-27, 09:31:56
And ..... ? [Jeff Buckley - Grace]
I have this one for quite some already, Steve Hogarth's H band version of Dream Brother made me investigate. Remarkable, chilling album that you have to be in the mood for. Still struggling with it a bit somehow, but it's worthwhile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 22:44:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:51:13
I don't know what the current situation is, but when I replaced my pre-MTV Heart vinyl a year or two back, most of it was at cheapie prices on Amazon.  Most of them have a couple of extra tracks on, including a live version of 'Stairway to Heaven'.  I don't know about pricing of the MTV era stuff, as I bought that on CD at the time.

The Wilsons are apparently big Led Zep fans.  Under the name "The Lovemongers," they do a nice cover of Battle of Evermore on the Soundtrack to the movie Singles .  Excellent CD, btw: also includes solo Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, Paul Westerberg, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Jimi Hendrix, and Smashing Pumpkins  -- lots of Seattle bands there, unsurprising since the movie takes place in Seattle.

Quote
Not sure if you know, but that CD is half live, half studio.  So you need it for the tracks you haven't got anyway!  ;D

I didn't know that.  :o  I was going to get it anyway, but that makes it doubly required.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 01:10:21
JJP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

JP: Blind Ego - Mirror

So far I rate this a minor success:  I really like the first two songs a lot.  Several in the middle are not bad but don't really grab me, then the ones at the end seem fairly strong but still not as good as the first two.

NP: R.E.M. - Eponymous

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-28, 07:56:45
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2009-09-27, 21:22:50
I have this one for quite some already, Steve Hogarth's H band version of Dream Brother made me investigate. Remarkable, chilling album that you have to be in the mood for. Still struggling with it a bit somehow, but it's worthwhile.

"Chilling"  ???

If it's Jeff Buckley's Grace you mean, I'd say super-emo. Man, he pours out his soul  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-09-27, 19:51:13
NP: Sparks - Kimono My House

Yeah, I remember Sparks. Long time ago, man. Lotta fun, and I found the music excellent too at the time  8)


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 22:44:11
... Alice in Chains ...

Talkin about which, they'r just releasing a new album these days, "Black Gives Way To Blue", and the secret's out: It's great !!!

They still have that very, very special sound that we grungies love  8)

Got William DuVall on vocals and guitar (as the replacement for Layne), and he seems to be just the right man for the job  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/aliceinchains

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-28, 08:39:45
NP Subterranea - IQ

On the way to work today I managed the whole trip in the time it took to play Harvest of Souls which has got to be one of the greatest tracks of all time. After this Bedlam Fayre was just starting which means I get to listen to Pepper's Ghost on the way home.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-28, 11:07:47
Just: Iron Maiden - The Clairvoyant (live single)
Now: Ian Gillan - Glory Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 11:12:23
JJP - Marillion - Happiness is the Road Parts 1 & 2
JP- Marillion - Marbles
NP - Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Damn, what a great album this is.   *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 16:38:59
Even Later Last Night: Enochian Theory - about 5 songs on MySpace

Gave this band a try courtesy of Nicky and his butterfly informant.   8)

The do indeed have potential.  I think they're a band you need to live with for a while (i.e., probably a grower) to really get what they're doing, but they've got a good sound to them.  I think the Tool comparison is apt, no as sure about the Riverside.  They do have a more refined, yet in a way heavier, component to them than the Tool-like factors.  I'm thinking maybe a touch of Opeth.  In any case, definitely worthy of some more time spent listening.   *horns*  Thanks, guys.  -- I'm assuming this particular butterfly is a male.   ;)

NP: Singles (film soundtrack) - Various Artists, most of the really good variety.

Starts off with perhaps my fave Alice in Chain songs, "Would?"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-28, 16:44:37
The Tangent - Not as Good as the Book *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 22:57:01
JJP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
JP: Devin Townsend - Physicist
NP: Primordial - (4 songs on MySpace) Checking out the other recommendation from Nicky and his butterfly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 23:47:28
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 22:57:01
NP: Primordial - (4 songs on MySpace) Checking out the other recommendation from Nicky and his butterfly.

Those guys have some serious marbles.   :o   I'm going to have to listen to them again.   *horns*


NP: Collective Soul - Hints Allegations & Things Left Unsaid

A rather high quality example of rock ordinaire from the '90s.   Nothing that's going to blow you away, just some pretty good songs with catchy hooks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-29, 08:21:03
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-09-28, 16:38:59
I'm assuming this particular butterfly is a male.   ;)

Why would you think so? ;)

But good to see that you seem to like Enochian Theory! *horns*

NP: Marillion - Happiness Is The Road volume 1: Essence

The Butterfly Informant (a.k.a. Tom) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-29, 08:31:10
Just: Marillion - The Thieving Magpie
Now: IQ - The Lost Attic: A Collection of Rarities (1983-1999)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-29, 08:37:07
NP Smoke & Mirrors - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-29, 09:55:19
NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident   *horns*

A strong Best Album of 2009 Candidate   *horns* *horns*

I guess this has been a pretty good musical year, even if the new Arena doesn't make it (which seems probable).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-09-29, 10:44:14
PP Martha and The Muffins - Far Away In Time
     Squeeze - East Side Story
     Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver

NP The Undertones - Positive Touch

Early 80's morning ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-09-29, 14:29:22
NP: Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun

I always forget what a wonderful album this is! Russia On Ice remains really great, even when you're hearing it for the 1000th time! 8)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-09-29, 17:42:00
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-09-28, 08:39:45
NP Subterranea - IQ

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-29, 19:26:07
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-09-29, 17:42:00
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT!

Yes indeed.

NP Yesterday is a friend - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:06:01
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-29, 19:26:07
NP Yesterday is a friend - Believe

That was quick! 8)


Just: Pallas - The Wedge
Now: Porcupine Tree - The incident.  For about the squillionth time ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:16:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-09-28, 07:56:45
"Chilling"  ???

If it's Jeff Buckley's Grace you mean, I'd say super-emo. Man, he pours out his soul  *horns*
You're right, wrong choice of words :-X, should have typed haunting or something similar.

NP Muse - The Resistance

I really like it. Seems they have managed to record their most symphonic and poppy record at the same time. Healthy dose of Queen influences too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:18:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:06:01
That was quick! 8)


No point in hanging around Mrs I is on redundancy notice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:24:19
Unitopia ~ The Garden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-09-29, 22:32:24
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:18:37
No point in hanging around Mrs I is on redundancy notice.

Ooh sh1t! :o


NP: Arena - Live & Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-30, 08:40:12
Just: Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine
Now: The Tubes - Love Bomb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-30, 08:51:34
The Visitor - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-30, 16:26:07
Just: Camel - Camel
Now: Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-30, 16:42:23
JP Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel
NP Chantoozies - The Poozies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:23:48
Last Night - Burned (legally) to CD and moved into car for heavy rotation: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity     a grower indeed  *horns*

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:36:35
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:16:13
NP Muse - The Resistance

I really like it. Seems they have managed to record their most symphonic and poppy record at the same time. Healthy dose of Queen influences too.
Indeed, I find it their best album to date  *horns* 8).

jp: Arena - The Visitor

np: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:58:31
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-09-29, 21:16:13
NP Muse - The Resistance

I really like it. Seems they have managed to record their most symphonic and poppy record at the same time. Healthy dose of Queen influences too.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:36:35
Indeed, I find it their best album to date  *horns* 8).

Me too. I really like it! *horns*  I hear Guiding Light receives a lot of criticism though, but the guitarsolo on that track is so amazing! :o

NP: Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

What an album! Even better than Origins Of Ruin! *horns* *horns* *horns* 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-30, 19:49:05
NP: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-30, 20:23:31
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Yes, it has finally arrived!!!  *horns*

The beginning reminds me of Deadwing.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-30, 21:46:39
Just: Arena - Contagion
Now: Nevermore - Dead Heart, in a Dead World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-30, 22:00:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-30, 20:23:31
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Yes, it has finally arrived!!!  *horns*

The beginning reminds me of Deadwing.  8)

Isn't it awesome?    *horns*

NP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

Anything that starts with "Watcher of the Skies" is worth owning by definition.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-10-01, 08:42:27
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-30, 22:00:37
NP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

They would have been great concerts to go to.

NP Anno Domino High Definition - Riverside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-10-01, 08:49:27
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-10-01, 08:42:27
They would have been great concerts to go to.

Certainly looks & sounds good on the DVD *horns*

Just: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Now: Devin Townsend - Ki
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-10-01, 12:35:21
Just: Martin Orford - The Old Road
Now: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-10-01, 12:56:54
Out of Myself - Riverside
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-01, 20:17:20
Knight Area - Realm of Shadow

and after that: 'repeat' button  *horns*  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-01, 21:24:12
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Great album indeed.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-10-01, 21:45:05
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-01, 21:24:12
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Great album indeed.  8)

I love the loud guitar parts.  I think the quiet parts in between make them seem even louder.  I want to see these guys live.   *horns*


NP: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-01, 22:02:00
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-10-01, 21:45:05
I love the loud guitar parts.  I think the quiet parts in between make them seem even louder.  I want to see these guys live.   *horns*


NP: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul


I'm going to see them live.  ;D

And precisely that guitar parts, the heavy ones i mean, reminds me of Deadwing.
It's a good album.
Though i have some serious problems with disc two.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-10-01, 22:50:31
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-01, 22:02:00
I'm going to see them live.  ;D

Outstanding.  If you could ask Steven to pop by the NY area sometime, I'd be obliged.


Quote
And precisely that guitar parts, the heavy ones i mean, reminds me of Deadwing.
It's a good album.
Though i have some serious problems with disc two.  :-\

I don't mind disc two, but the main disc has all the best moments for sure.  Needless to say, any album that brings Deadwing to mind is a must-have.  I think it may remind me a bit more of In Absentia, but then, that one and Deadwing are very much in the same style.  I just think the lyrical content may be closer to In Absentia, but I'm nowhere close to having figured it all out, so I could be wrong!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 05:59:16
NP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

I know you lazy employed b*ggers are all asleep, but the above is really quite splendid.    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-10-02, 09:20:51
Just: The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Now: 801 - Live at Manchester University 02/11/77
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-02, 13:52:51
JP  SyX:  V: The New Mythology Suite

JP  Kamelot:  Ghost Opera  &  One Cold Winter Night (Live)

NP  DT:  Black Clouds


Imo these three groups constitute the top league of what I'd call "melodic progmetal".

There are other progmetal groups that I find just as ingenious, like Nevermore and Aghora, but I'd classify them otherwise.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-02, 14:43:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:58:31
NP: Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

What an album! Even better than Origins Of Ruin! *horns* *horns* *horns* 8)

Thanks, Tom.

Gonna get it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 17:03:17
NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Odd, all my Yes is on vinyl, but I have this.  Maybe Amazon Marketpace has a cheap copy of Going for the One.  Always found that one uplifting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 17:51:06
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 17:03:17
NP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Odd, all my Yes is on vinyl, but I have this.  Maybe Amazon Marketpace has a cheap copy of Going for the One.  Always found that one uplifting.

I guess CD's were taking over around this time. The Expanded edition has quite a few 'extra' tracks including a young version of Awaken and it certainly isn't expensive over here. (about 10 dollars equivalent)

NP Presets - Sylvan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:10:03
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 17:51:06
I guess CD's were taking over around this time. The Expanded edition has quite a few 'extra' tracks including a young version of Awaken and it certainly isn't expensive over here. (about 10 dollars equivalent)

Same here, and ordered.   :)   I'm afraid I'm going on a binge again, which I can't really afford right now.  I'm thinking that I may be forced to buy Doomsday Afternoon by Phideaux.  Listening to the samples now, and it sounds impressive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:16:02
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:50:47
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:10:03
Same here, and ordered.   :)   I'm afraid I'm going on a binge again, which I can't really afford right now.  I'm thinking that I may be forced to buy Doomsday Afternoon by Phideaux.  Listening to the samples now, and it sounds impressive.

I love it. doomsday is my favourite Phideaux album at the moment. You won't go wrong getting Presets I can't believe I haven't listened to ity for so long.


Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:16:02
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

I'm waiting for this as well.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:36:24
Just: Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD1: 70s
Now: Steve Hackett - Live Archive CD2: 70s
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:51:23
NP: Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

As I said recently, anything that begins with "Watcher of the Skies" is worth owning by definition.   I haven't heard a version I didn't love yet.  Killer drums on this one.   *horns*

I notice one of the artists credited on this album is "John Weeton."  At least it's not that guy from Asia.   ;D

Seems the conversation has inspired an investigation of all things Steve Hackett by Mr. Steve Hackett-Jones.

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 18:50:47
I love it. doomsday is my favourite Phideaux album at the moment. You won't go wrong getting Presets I can't believe I haven't listened to it for so long.

Ack, ok, as long as I'm going to debtor's prison anyway, tell me of these Knight Area guys.  Apparently you gents (don't recall a lady mentioning them, apologies if any did) are quite fond of them, but I know nothing.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:57:16
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:51:23
Seems the conversation has inspired an investigation of all things Steve Hackett by Mr. Steve Hackett-Jones.

When in Room, do as the Roomans do  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-02, 21:32:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-09-30, 18:58:31


NP: Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

What an album! Even better than Origins Of Ruin! *horns* *horns* *horns* 8)

Tom

I must agree with you there, Tom.  8)

NP> Everon ~ Fantasma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 22:46:54
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:51:23

Ack, ok, as long as I'm going to debtor's prison anyway, tell me of these Knight Area guys.  Apparently you gents (don't recall a lady mentioning them, apologies if any did) are quite fond of them, but I know nothing.

Buy them. Nuff said.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-02, 23:04:27
Iron Maiden ~ Murders In The Rue Morgue

Classic stuff!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 00:05:22
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-02, 22:46:54
Buy them. Nuff said.  ;D

So you recommend an English punt on them, eh?  In my present mood, I might just do that, depending upon price and availability -- I would long since have taken an English punt on the latest Pendragon on the strength of pretty much the whole Room raving about it, but it's bloody hard to find here and costs as least double the normal price for a CD the few places it can be found.  I even checked Mr. Hackett-Jones's favoured (note the "u" since it's in the UK) vendor, where I procured my live Magenta, but the price is very high there too.  It isn't a quadruple album, is it?

Back from my errands, during which I played the end of Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity and the beginning of Martin Orford - The Old Road.  Now back home finishing up Steve "No Jones" Hackett - Genesis Revisited.  Methinks I'll be getting the other Abigail's Ghost soon.   *horns*  And probably a regular Hackett CD or three.    *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 08:17:04
Tomas Bodin - I AM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-03, 09:43:02
Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky - Elis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 10:33:05
Just: Ozric Tentacles - Tantric Obstacles
Now: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Jones Howe - An Evening of Yes Music Plus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-03, 12:58:14
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-02, 21:32:42
NP> Everon ~ Fantasma

I know that you'r a man of few words, Mad, but could you anyway try to describe Everon so that we can get a good impression of'm ?

The amazon reviews are raving, and they compare Everon with H-Marillion, Rush, and Queensrÿche.

Who in the Room do you think would go for'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2009-10-03, 14:54:33
Everon is very well-played and produced melodic neo-prog with a heavy edge to it. I have their excellent second album Flood, they seem to have progressed with further albums I haven't ventured into. The vocals have a german accent that may be a bother. Not sure it's your cup of tea, Nicky, I'd say Bupie maybe?

NP Marillion - Less Is More (the Racket download that comes with ordering the real thing and has been shipped now, Marillion kindly provide you with the download to ease the wait for it to arrive). Sounds pretty good so far and very well suited for this stormy and rainy autumn day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-03, 15:39:52
JP The Incident - PT
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 15:48:30
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 16:58:02
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-03, 09:43:02
Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky - Elis

I rather like Elis too.  Heard them a lot in my black/symphonic metal explorations on Pandora.


NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-03, 17:28:49
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 16:58:02
I rather like Elis too.  Heard them a lot in my black/symphonic metal explorations on Pandora.

Have you heard any Edenbridge. The Grand Design is a great example of their music, (original source Lord Nicky of Copenhagen)

NP Yesterday is a Friend - Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 18:07:08
Beardfish - Från En Plats Du Ej Kan Se 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 18:10:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-03, 17:28:49
Have you heard any Edenbridge. The Grand Design is a great example of their music, (original source Lord Nicky of Copenhagen)

Yes, I heard a good bit of Edenbridge during the same period.  They got the thumbs up too.   *horns*   I could potentially pick up a few albums from these folks and a few others.  At the time, I was hearing so much of them that Pandora plays were enough.  Lacuna Coil's the only band from that grouping that I actually bought CDs by so far, but I don't really think of LC as being the same style of music even though they're often categorized together with symphonic metal for some reason.

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

I've grown to love this one.  Interesting that it's arguably his "sanest" recording (sane being a relative term when applied to Devy) when it immediately followed his weirdest recording, Ziltoid the Omniscient, an album I play when I'm not in the mood for Earth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 19:00:57
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 19:41:25
NP: Fleetwood Mac - Tango in the Night

I am reminded why I haven't listened to this in 10 years.  Other than some moderately intriguing panting on 'Big Love', this one's a bust.  Away it goes for another 10 years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 21:42:28
Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Now: Styx - The Grand Illusion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-03, 22:40:34
Queensrÿche - American Soldier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-10-04, 04:13:55
I have alot to catch up on.
Tonight's list
Arena-The Visitor
Tony Banks-A curious Feeling
Genesis- Seconds Out
Yes-Going For the One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-10-04, 09:04:15
Mercenary - Architect of Lies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-10-04, 10:34:02
Play Again - The Black Noodle Project
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-04, 10:51:13
Alice In Chains ~ Black Gives Way To Blue

Marvellous!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky, you definitely should give this one a listen!!!
All the others too by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-10-04, 12:15:27
Just: GTR - Live on the King Biscuit Flower Hour
Now: Renaissance - Turn of the Cards
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-10-04, 12:16:19
JP Nick Drake - Made To Love Magic

NP Marillion - Less Is More
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-10-04, 15:21:30
Jp Insurgantes - Steven Wilson
NP Embrace the Storm - Stream of Passion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-04, 16:19:11
NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

The album that led me here.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-04, 17:23:02
NP: Arena - Pride

The opening part of "Welcome to the Cage" actually reminds me a bit of IQ.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-10-04, 17:41:41
Black Sabbath - Eternal Idol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-04, 18:47:04
NP: Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage

The first two albums are actually quite good. I'll have to listen to them more.  They're the ones I got most recently, and I've had all sorts of other bands to check out too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-04, 18:54:55
Just: Muse - The Resistance

Now: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-04, 22:53:08
Mono ~ Hymn To The Immortal Wind

Post-rock from Japan.
You gotta love it, but it's spherical. Very laid back but great music. And instrumental by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-10-04, 23:11:25
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 08:19:10
Just: Stride - Imagine
Now: Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 10:26:31
NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

I'm hoping this 'un's another grower.  The first song rocks bigtime; after that I've found it kind of spotty.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-10-05, 10:33:50
Brother Firetribe - Heart full of fire

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-10-05, 11:05:37
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2009-10-03, 14:54:33
Everon is very well-played and produced melodic neo-prog with a heavy edge to it. I have their excellent second album Flood, they seem to have progressed with further albums I haven't ventured into. The vocals have a german accent that may be a bother. Not sure it's your cup of tea, Nicky, I'd say Bupie maybe?

I'll check  ;)

NP The Undertones - Positive Touch
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-10-05, 11:28:45
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-05, 11:32:43
NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

It's been a while since I played this album. Don't know why, because it's great! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 12:01:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-05, 11:32:43
NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

It's been a while since I played this album. Don't know why, because it's great! *horns*

Tom

Yes, it am.   ;D


NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-10-05, 15:36:07
NP The Tall Ships - It Bites

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 17:07:21
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-10-05, 15:36:07
NP The Tall Ships - It Bites

I'm a trendsetter.  Woo!

NP: Marillion - Happiness is the Road, Vol 1.: The Cheese Shop Essence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-05, 17:38:00
NP  Kamelot:  Several albums

I'm doin Kamelot intensely atm  *horns*

Invited four friends for a prog evening tomorrow. They'r music lovers, but within other genres: blues, classical music, classic rock.

Additionally they'r interested in philosophy and theosophy. As I mentioned earlier, I'm trying to build a bridge between philosophy/theosophy and prog.

So I did a lot of thinkin about which music to play for'm, and I ended up with five groups:  Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Nevermore, and Jeff Loomis (my friend Claus is a guitar enthusiast, he owns twenty guitars himself). These groups are strong in both lyrics and music (Loomis with music alone). In fact, they'r among my absolute faves. So I expect that my guests will be impressed.

I'm makin an Indian curry (I'm strong in the Indian cuisine, quite natural for veggies), and they'r bringin drinks. If I know'm well, nobody's gonna be walking straight home / to bed.

Gotta do somethin to keep the germs away  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 18:49:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-05, 17:38:00
NP  Kamelot:  Several albums

I'm doin Kamelot intensely atm  *horns*

Invited four friends for a prog evening tomorrow. They'r music lovers, but within other genres: blues, classical music, classic rock.

Additionally they'r interested in philosophy and theosophy. As I mentioned earlier, I'm trying to build a bridge between philosophy/theosophy and prog.

So I did a lot of thinkin about which music to play for'm, and I ended up with five groups:  Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Nevermore, and Jeff Loomis (my friend Claus is a guitar enthusiast, he owns twenty guitars himself). These groups are strong with both lyrics and music (Loomis with music alone). In fact, they'r among my absolute faves. So I expect that my guests will be impressed.

I'm makin an Indian curry (I'm strong with the Indian cuisine, quite natural for veggies), and they'r bringin drinks. If I know'm well, nobody's gonna be walking straight home / to bed.

Gotta do somethin to keep the germs away  ;D

Nicky.

I killed a buncha germs over the weekend.  My buddy had his annual Oktoberfest party.  I managed not to be dumb enough to let his wife force tequila on me after I'd had several beers already (she does that), so I survived, more or less.  To any unaware: if you're going to drink tequila, start with it and end with it.  Anything else, and you'll be an unhappy puppy, although chances are good you'll have a good story to tell (or be told).   ;D

I don't have too many promising targets for spreading prog to.  I'm trying with my brother (who already likes some of it) -- he used to be heavily into King Crimson, Fripp, and Eno among others, so he's definitely not a Top 40 guy.  I'm still wounded by his comment that IQ sounded like Triumph though.  :-\   Might try my friend Dave out on Pepper's Ghost.  I think he could get it.

I don't know all of the artists you mentioned well (although of course I do some of them), but it strikes me that they might be a bit on the "grower/needs time to sink in" side of things, so don't be too discouraged if they don't all swoon right away.  I'm a bit of a blues hound myself.  If I think of any bluesy prog to suggest, I'll let you know.

NP: Marillion - Happiness is the Toad Road, Vol. 2: The Hard Biscuit Shoulder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:01:29
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 18:49:06
I'm a bit of a blues hound myself.  If I think of any bluesy prog to suggest, I'll let you know.

Roine Stolt's Wall Street Voodoo is surely the pinnacle of bluesy prog *horns*


NP: Pallas - The Sentinel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:07:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:01:29
Roine Stolt's Wall Street Voodoo is surely the pinnacle of bluesy prog *horns*


NP: Pallas - The Sentinel

Intriguing.  Does he noodle less on this one than on the FK albums?  I've been meaning to pick up some Pallas too.  Heard some of For the Greater Glory and liked what I heard.

NP: The get a little exercise by walking to buy a large coffee game.
When I get back: Marillion - Marbles

I'm making some headway with the Happiness albums, but Marbles has definitely gotten under my skin.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:21:14
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:07:20
Intriguing.  Does he noodle less on this one than on the FK albums?

He never 'noodles' ;)


NP: Joe Jackson - Body and Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:32:27
Just: Blind Ego - Numb

Now: Breathing Space - Coming Up For Air
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:50:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:21:14
He never 'noodles' ;)


NP: Joe Jackson - Body and Soul

He and/or his band are among the foremost practitioners of noodling in prog.  It's what keeps me from buying all of their albums because they certainly have the right idea aside from that.  Along with DrTh, they are the prog band I most *want* to like but can't quite due to too much noodle, not enough soup.   ::)    Assuming you know what I mean even if you don't agree with it, if you care to recommend an album of theirs that's, as I think I put it before, more "direct" than the norm for them, I'm game to take a UK punt on it because I do like their general sound and respect their talent.

NP: The promised coffee-enhanced Marbles.   ;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-05, 21:24:32
NP: Dream Theater - Wither (Piano Version)

Only vocals, piano and some strings. So beautiful, it gives me chills... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-10-05, 21:43:12
NP Force of Gravity - Sylvan

Which arrived today  ;D.

Sounds good so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 21:54:32
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:50:19
Assuming you know what I mean even if you don't agree with it, if you care to recommend an album of theirs that's, as I think I put it before, more "direct" than the norm for them, I'm game to take a UK punt on it because I do like their general sound and respect their talent.

No, I don't know what you mean, there's no noodle there to my ears.  Given that our tastes are so radically different in this case, I'd don't think a recommendation from me has any real merit.  Except perhaps "avoid TFK" :D


Just: Renaissance - Novella
Now: Symphony X - Paradise Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:01:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 21:54:32
No, I don't know what you mean, there's no noodle there to my ears.  Given that our tastes are so radically different in this case, I'd don't think a recommendation from me has any real merit.  Except perhaps "avoid TFK" :D

Okay, fair enough.  Perhaps someone else who notices some noodle factor there can suggest one where there's less of it.

JP: George Thorogood - Maverick
NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:19:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-05, 21:24:32
NP: Dream Theater - Wither (Piano Version)

Only vocals, piano and some strings. So beautiful, it gives me chills... 8)

Tom

Pretty pleasant indeed.

Except for the last track.  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:40:03
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:19:09
Pretty pleasant indeed.

Except for the last track.  :-\ :-\ :-\

I can't tell if you're kidding or not.  If you mean the last track on the album, that's why I bought it.   :o

NP: Riverside - Voices in my Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:46:22
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:40:03
I can't tell if you're kidding or not.  If you mean the last track on the album, that's why I bought it.   :o


The guide vocals of Mike in the Best Of Times?

I can understand that it's a personal track and it's also the last track he let his father listen to but besides all the aching of Mike, man can only agree on one thing: He's not a good singer. Better yet, he will never be.  :-\

But still i'm sorry for his loss.  :(

NP> Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:10:18
Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:34:09
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:46:22
The guide vocals of Mike in the Best Of Times?

I can understand that it's a personal track and it's also the last track he let his father listen to but besides all the aching of Mike, man can only agree on one thing: He's not a good singer. Better yet, he will never be.  :-\

But still i'm sorry for his loss.  :(

NP> Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock

My mistake, I thought you were referring to The Count of Tuscany.  Isn't that the last one?  I'm probably confused.  As you'll recall, I'm an ignorant heathen about all things Dream Theater.   :-[

NP: Robert Cray - I Was Warned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 08:41:12
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:34:09
My mistake, I thought you were referring to The Count of Tuscany.  Isn't that the last one?

It is indeed.


NP: Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-10-06, 09:04:25
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:34:09
My mistake, I thought you were referring to The Count of Tuscany.  Isn't that the last one?  I'm probably confused.  As you'll recall, I'm an ignorant heathen about all things Dream Theater.   :-[

Mad and I were talking about the Wither-EP Dream Theater released digitally a few weeks ago. The tracklisting is as follows:

1: Wither (Album Version) 5:25
2: Wither (Piano Version) 5:07
3: Wither (John Petrucci Vocal Demo) 5:24
4: The Best of Times (Mike Portnoy Vocal Demo) 13:04

Track 1 taken from the album Black Clouds and Silver Linings
Track 2-4 previously unreleased.

I hope that de-confuses you... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 09:17:58
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-10-06, 09:04:25
Mad and I were talking about the Wither-EP Dream Theater released digitally a few weeks ago.

Ah!  The clues were all there! ;D


NP: The Darkness - Permission to Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 10:03:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-10-06, 09:04:25
Mad and I were talking about the Wither-EP Dream Theater released digitally a few weeks ago. The tracklisting is as follows:

I hope that de-confuses you... ;)

Tom


My thanks for your illumination.

JJJJP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
JJJP: Riverside - Voices in my Head
JJP: Golden Palominos - Pure
JP: Golden Palominos - Visions of Excess
NP: Kate Bush - The Dreaming

Now sleeping.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:07:46
Just: Extreme - Pornografitti
Now: Fates Warning - A Pleasant Shade of Grey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:34:13
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:01:01
Okay, fair enough.  Perhaps someone else who notices some noodle factor there can suggest one where there's less of it.

One of my favourites is Space Revolver.

NP Talk - Yes

Not really a Yes CD (imo)  I consider this era to be Trevor Rabin with a backing band which is full of talented musicians.

It is however a superb album.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:37:54
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 18:49:06
  I'm still wounded by his comment that IQ sounded like Triumph though.  :-\   

:D

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 19:50:19
Along with DrTh, they are the prog band I most *want* to like but can't quite due to too much noodle, not enough soup.   ::)   

I have come to the point where I can tell that I think that I like your humour  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007Invited four friends for a prog evening tomorrow ... they'r interested in philosophy and theosophy ... So I did a lot of thinkin about which music to play for'm, and I ended up with ... Symphony X

That's funny too  :)

Please, Nick (and other SX fans), don't take it badly, but IMHO trying to have a philosophical discussion about SX lyrics is like, well, forget it :-\

In the house of my master
Beyond the chains there is a bed
of snakes where evil lays
Oh, I hear laughter
I forged the iron bars that
someday will imprison me

NP ABC - Beauty Stab

Different kind of lyrics than the SX ones but with similar depth  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-06, 15:41:03
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 18:49:06
I don't know all of the artists you mentioned well

These are some of the most challenging groups I'v found in progworld. The more it sounds like noise to other people, the more it gets me rockin.

I'v reached the point where I slumber away to most of the stuff in the Room (particularly groups like H-Marillion and Flower Kings), but DT, SyX, Kamelot, Nevermore and Loomis always call me to attention - musically and intellectually  *horns* *horns* *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:37:54
That's funny too  :)

Please, Nick (and other SX fans), don't take it badly, but IMHO trying to have a philosophical discussion about SX lyrics is like, well, forget it :-\

Donno what you mean, Bups  :-\

SyX's "V: The New Mythology Suite" is one of the most challenging set of lyrics I'v ever encountered. They mesh in Dies Irae, the dawn of mankind, the Atlantis myth, Ancient Egypt, Apocalypse; and even when you'r finished looking up their sources and figuring how they fit together, you'r still left wondering .....  ??? 8)

Music for the feeling and thinking wo/man  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:29:12
NP Sun also Rises - Knight Area.

Still waiting for the new one  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:37:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-06, 15:41:03
These are some of the most challenging groups I'v found in progworld. The more it sounds like noise to other people, the more it gets me rockin.

That's sort of what I was getting at.  Challenging groups are often hard to appreciate on first listen, and if you throw talking with friends and drinking into the mix, there's a good chance most of them won't really see what you're getting at, although perhaps some will be intrigued enough to try another listen.

Quote
l'v reached the point where I slumber away to most of the stuff in the Room (particularly groups like H-Marillion and Flower Kings)

I'm somewhere in between.  I'm always looking for new ideas, so I do find prog metal (which is still fairly new to me as a genre, let alone the individual bands) of interest.  On the other hand, my heart probably still belongs to things more along the lines of Genesis, and I missed so many good non-metal prog bands in the past 10-15 years, that I'm still playing catch-up in that area as well.  Good news for me mostly since it means I have lots of good stuff still to discover.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:37:54
I  have come to the point where I can tell that I think that I like your humour  ;D

You mean you don't take everything I say deadly seriously?   ???
Thank you, though.  I like to laugh when I'm not being very serious.

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-06, 11:34:13
One of my favourites is Space Revolver.

Thanks for the rec, Iggy.  I take it you feel that one is fairly "direct" by FK standards?


And no, apparently I don't sleep much ever anymore.  For some reason I feel pretty good anyway, although I shouldn't.


NP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e


BTW, anyone have a particular Spock's Beard album to recommend?  I've heard one incredible song from Snow, which I love (Long Time Suffering), but I've only heard bits and pieces otherwise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:39:47
Just: Live - Secret Samadhi
Now: Royal Hunt - Collision Course
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:43:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:37:16
BTW, anyone have a particular Spock's Beard album to recommend?  I've heard one incredible song from Snow, which I love (Long Time Suffering), but I've only heard bits and pieces otherwise.

That's another "which Marillion" kinda question, to which I'll inevitably respond "get 'em all"  ;D  As you like one off Snow, why not start with that one?  It's pretty awesome.  Or Octane, or...

Would you like noodles with that? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:49:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-06, 15:41:03
Donno what you mean, Bups  :-\

SyX's "V: The New Mythology Suite" is one of the most challenging set of lyrics I'v ever encountered. They mesh in Dies Irae, the dawn of mankind, the Atlantis myth, Ancient Egypt, Apocalypse; and even when you'r finished looking up their sources and figuring how they fit together, you'r still left wondering .....  ??? 8)

Music for the feeling and thinking wo/man  *horns*

Ok, Nicky, I don't share your opinion but I do respect it and I am glad for you if you find some food for thought in SX's lyrics.

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:37:16
NP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e


BTW, anyone have a particular Spock's Beard album to recommend?  I've heard one incredible song from Snow, which I love (Long Time Suffering), but I've only heard bits and pieces otherwise.

Well, since you like Marillion without restriction, Dream Theater without vocals and flowers without noodles, I guess the best recommandation for a future purchase would be the next Transatlantic album  :)

But maybe I didn't exactly answer your question ?  ;D

NP UFO - Walk on Water

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:54:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:43:34
That's another "which Marillion" kinda question, to which I'll inevitably respond "get 'em all"  ;D  As you like one off Snow, why not start with that one?  It's pretty awesome.  Or Octane, or...

Would you like noodles with that? ;)

I might just do that, although I think your Marillion picks have been pretty solid so far (ok, it IS possible they're just all good).

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:49:30


Well, since you like Marillion without restriction, Dream Theater without vocals and flowers without noodles, I guess the best recommandation for a future purchase would be the next Transatlantic album  :)

But maybe I didn't exactly answer your question ?  ;D

As it happens I pre-ordered Whirlwind last week, and no, you didn't.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 17:52:01
Just: Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
Now: Motörhead - Motörhead
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-10-06, 18:14:17
Pallas - The Dreams of Men
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-10-06, 18:27:37
Iain Jennings - Breathing Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 19:23:56
Just noodled: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Now noodling: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 20:37:04
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:37:16

BTW, anyone have a particular Spock's Beard album to recommend?  I've heard one incredible song from Snow, which I love (Long Time Suffering), but I've only heard bits and pieces otherwise.

You're joking right?

Never heard any track of Spock's Beard? No Morse-era and no D'virgilio-era?

Well, lets keep it with 'never to old to learn' then.  ;)

From the Morse-era definitely:


From the D'virgilio-era:


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 20:37:28
Riverside ~ ADHD

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-10-06, 21:32:04
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 20:37:04
You're joking right?

Never heard any track of Spock's Beard? No Morse-era and no D'virgilio-era?

Well, lets keep it with 'never to old to learn' then.  ;)

(...)
Mad is abolutely right, do check out Spock's Beard. He omitted the excellent and my personal favourite Beware Of Darkness, though, with the great track The Doorway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-10-06, 21:36:11
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:34:09
My mistake, I thought you were referring to The Count of Tuscany.  Isn't that the last one?  I'm probably confused.  As you'll recall, I'm an ignorant heathen about all things Dream Theater.   :-[

To clear the confusion, I think they're referring to the new Wither EP, not the album..

NP Muse - The Resistance

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-06, 22:17:39
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 20:37:04
You're joking right?

Never heard any track of Spock's Beard? No Morse-era and no D'virgilio-era?

Well, lets keep it with 'never to old to learn' then.  ;)

From the Morse-era definitely:

  • The Light (one of the albums in history that defines Prog.)
  • The Kindness Of Strangers (you should really hear Flow for it holds one of the best solo's ever recorded!  8))
  • V
  • Snow (beyond doubt: a daimond)


From the D'virgilio-era:


  • Octane (since it has A Flash Before My Eyes upon it)
  • album no. 9, simply called, how original: Spock's Beard



Couldn't agree more. Both era's are great but quite different.

I started of with V and ended up buying the rest very quickly. The one I play the least is Feel Euphoria and yet it has the beautiful Ghosts of Autumn on.

NP Gluttons for punishment - Spock's Beard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 22:44:24
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-10-06, 21:32:04
with the great track The Doorway.

Oh yeah, that one is a killer!  8)

On Don't Try This At Home DVD they play an extended version of The Doorway. Both hilarious and great.  *horns*

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-06, 22:17:39
The one I play the least is Feel Euphoria and yet it has the beautiful Ghosts of Autumn on.


I've got the same problem with Feel Euphoria.
It isn't a bad album though they've should have deleted the title track and the 'epic' A Guy Named Syd, but you're right: Ghosts Of Autumn is breathtaking.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 23:05:33
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 20:37:04
You're joking right?

Never heard any track of Spock's Beard? No Morse-era and no D'virgilio-era?

Well, lets keep it with 'never to old to learn' then.  ;)

From the Morse-era definitely:

  • The Light (one of the albums in history that defines Prog.)
  • The Kindness Of Strangers (you should really hear Flow for it holds one of the best solo's ever recorded!  8))
  • V
  • Snow (beyond doubt: a daimond)


From the D'virgilio-era:


  • Octane (since it has A Flash Before My Eyes upon it)
  • album no. 9, simply called, how original: Spock's Beard



I'm not joking, but I didn't say I'd *never* heard Spock's Beard.  I've just only heard the one song often enough to form an impression.  I heard a few songs from the later era once or twice each but not enough to really get a good sense of if I'd get into it or not.  Thanks for the rec again.  Maybe I will go for Snow since I know there's one song at least that I'll love on it.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-10-06, 19:23:56
Just noodled: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Now noodling: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

Hevy Devy does NOT noodle; he shreds.   ;D

I'll leave it to Nicky to discipline you about Nevermore.


NP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

because Poland is now the prog catipol of the world.  I'm getting some Quidam next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-10-07, 00:18:50
This one is monstrous, though after a few spins i must admit that not much has changed. But then again, that might be a good thing.

Alice In Chains ~ Black Gives Way To Blue

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-10-07, 07:48:34
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:28:45
Beardfish - Destined Solitaire *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:44:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:28:45
Beardfish - Destined Solitaire *horns* *horns* *horns*

Haven't got that one yet. I assume by the horns that you consider it a good addition to your music library.

NP Kindness of Strangers - Spock's Beard
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:52:06
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:44:10
Haven't got that one yet. I assume by the horns that you consider it a good addition to your music library.

Oh yes 8)  But then I'm a Beardfish junkie these days so that's probably not an objective assessment ;)


NP: Muse Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-07, 10:57:10
NP About Face - Dave Gilmour

I never rated this when I first bought it but now it's a definite  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-07, 11:51:28
NP Afraid of Sunlight - Marillion

Seems somewhat apt.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 12:20:37
Metallica - Metallica
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-10-07, 13:00:35
NP: Editors - In This Light And On This Evening

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-07, 13:54:54
NP - Crossroads - Eric Clapton et al.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-07, 13:55:38
JP After Forever - Invisible Circles

NP Wishbone Ash - Argus This one is getting better and better at each listen  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 15:16:09
Ian Hunter - The Artful Dodger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 15:22:41
Morning, Bruce!

NP: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound  (insufficient space to fit all the horns needed for this one)

I'd ask for a Beardfish recommendation, but I already know the answer.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 15:42:59
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 15:22:41
I'd ask for a Beardfish recommendation, but I already know the answer.   ;D

Ye of little faith ;)  I'd say either of the 'Sleeping in Traffic' volumes (most probably the second) are the easiest place to start.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-07, 17:53:21
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 16:37:16
Challenging groups are often hard to appreciate on first listen, and if you throw talking with friends and drinking into the mix, there's a good chance most of them won't really see what you're getting at, although perhaps some will be intrigued enough to try another listen.

Well, I had actually already played some of my fave music for three of my four guests. The fourth guy was into Deftones, so it wasnt so far to DT and SyX.

I started out with SyX's New Mythology Suite, which everyone liked. My very intellectual friend from the Hegel-group sat poring thru several SyX album lyrics. They seemed to be very impressed (as they should be).

DT was received even better. Everyone was completely taken by the wonderful Count Of Tuscany (the song, that is, not the guy  ;D ), so I decided at that point to stick with DT, as it was getting late, and I didnt expect my neighbors to be equally appreciative of DT at that volume.

My guests seemed to leave with the impression that groups like SyX and DT are very serious about their trade, and they gained an understanding of the passion one can have for such music (and lyrics).

Two of'm had come by car, so they didnt drink; but I can't claim that I walked entirely straight into bed - but iac I wasnt bothered by any germs  ;D


Quote
I'm always looking for new ideas, so I do find progmetal (which is still fairly new to me as a genre, let alone the individual bands) of interest.

I'm the type who, when I find something that grips me, I go straight to the heart. So once I was back into Zep-mode five years ago, I simply had to ferret out what good stuff had come up since then.

Didnt take me long to find DT, SyX and Kamelot, who represent the core of what grips me most.

Admittedly, Nevermore took me a couple of years to appreciate, as they'r rather grating; but as you know, I now find them exhilarating. And their lyrics are also very evocative. A group for the advanced proggie, but then also a must  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-10-07, 18:48:52
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2009-10-07, 19:04:50
Bear McCreary, Violence And Variations. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 21:08:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 15:42:59
Ye of little faith ;)  I'd say either of the 'Sleeping in Traffic' volumes (most probably the second) are the easiest place to start.

I take it despite the names, you don't need to be familiar with volume 1 to "get" volume 2?

NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

Mastodon is just an awesome name for a metal band IMO.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 21:14:46
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 21:08:24
I take it despite the names, you don't need to be familiar with volume 1 to "get" volume 2?

Fortunately you're correct there :)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 21:08:24
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye

By coincidence I ordered that about 30 minutes ago.  Dirt cheap at Amazon UK *horns*


NP: Van Halen - Diver Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-10-07, 22:29:02
Just: Wolfsbane - Wolfsbane
Now: Cinderella - Still Climbing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-08, 12:58:00
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-10-07, 18:48:52
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

Hey Teunis, this is metal  :o :o :o

I'l need me a gin and teunic do swallow this info  ;D


NP  SyX:  The Odyssey

Realising that this one is as magnificent as The New Mythology Suite  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Hey Greenie, ya gotta get into SyX - NOW  ;) :)


This might sound weird, but I now rate SyX as highly as DT - with regard to both music, lyrics, and musicianship !

And Russ is one of the abs best singers - you'l like him, Greenie  ;)


"In algebra there is no real life" - King Eldöön

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-08, 17:44:33
Vangough ~ Manikin Parade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-08, 20:46:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-08, 12:58:00
Hey Teunis, this is metal  :o :o :o

I'l need me a gin and teunic do swallow this info  ;D
Metal? Are you serious?  ;). Well, it's indeed a little bit too heavy for my taste, but there are a few ballads on this album that  *horns*. The last track for example is great  8).

np: Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-08, 21:33:37
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-08, 20:46:15
Metal? Are you serious?  ;). Well, it's indeed a little bit too heavy for my taste, but there are a few ballads on this album that  *horns*. The last track for example is great  8).


I think that you mean ' the whole album is great'.  ;)

NP> Pain Of Salvation ~ Scarsick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-08, 22:44:48
Hourglass ~ Oblivious To The Obvious
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-10-08, 23:08:36

JP Cornology - The Bonzo Dog Band
NP Lost in Space - Avantasia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-09, 08:27:38
NP The Final Experiment - Ayreon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-10-09, 10:14:10
NP Native Window - Native Window
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-09, 12:48:30
Chris de Burgh - The road to freedom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-09, 14:24:32
The Dust Connection ~ Nine Days Wonder

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-09, 16:58:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-08, 12:58:00

Hey Greenie, ya gotta get into SyX - NOW  ;) :)

This might sound weird, but I now rate SyX as highly as DT - with regard to both music, lyrics, and musicianship !

And Russ is one of the abs best singers - you'l like him, Greenie  ;)



I heard a fair bit of SyX on Pandora.  Some of it I liked; some didn't really grab me.  I'll listen some more -- maybe they're a band you need to let marinate a bit.   ;)



JP: The Dust Connection - 3 song EP dl as recommended by Mad
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings


I'm being open-minded this morning.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-10-09, 17:33:46
NP XTC - Drums and Wires

Seems that I am caught in a 80's new wave revival at the moment. It's good for my relationship with the Empress but I doubt it will last long (the revival, that is) : a Transatlantic is on its way to take me off ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-10-09, 19:19:46
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-10-09, 17:33:46
NP XTC - Drums and Wires

Great album, especially 'Scissor Man'.  Primus do an excellent cover of that one *horns*


Just: Metallica - Kill 'em All
Now: Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-09, 20:54:20
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-08, 21:33:37
I think that you mean ' the whole album is great'.  ;)
I'm afraid not  :D

np: Mangrove - Beyond Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-09, 23:50:22
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-09, 20:54:20
I'm afraid not  :D


Just the answer i expected.  :P

NP> Spock's Beard ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-10, 02:28:56
JP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

I'm getting to like this one better, but I think I sitll prefer their first one.

NP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

Superior album.  I think I like this version of Heat of the Moment better than Asia's.  It's more delicate and less overtly poppy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-10, 09:22:13
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-10, 02:28:56
I think I like this version of Heat of the Moment better than Asia's.  It's more delicate and less overtly poppy.

Yes, that's a very moving version.  I think 'delicate' hits the nail right on the head.


Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings (Instrumental)
Now: Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-10, 13:36:19
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-09, 16:58:49
... maybe they're a band you need to let marinate a bit.   ;)

Exactly !

I think the reason why DT has grabbed so many proggies is that Images and Words is so melodic and smooth. That album created their platform, and since they kept on making great albums, their fanbase just kept growing.

Altho SyX created similar and just as fascinating music, and the guys are just as excellent as the DT guys, they havent yet experienced the same breakthru. Fortunately that hasnt affected them: They also just keep on making mindblowing music. Probably their fanbase is big enuff now to feed the guys and their families and pay the mortgages, but not much more than that.

That's what we can use musicfora like the Room for:  To inform about the great groups, regardless of how well-known they are.


Another great group is Spock's Beard  *horns*

Let me add my mustard to the discussion here, as I know'm quite well now, and they'r one of my pantheon groups:  Musically I find the post-Neal albums much better; they simply rock more !

However, Neal 's singing does affect one; he has an extraordinary conviction and passion. And here and there you find some musical pearls. But by and large, recent SB grip me far more than Transatlantic and Neal's soloalbums.

So if ya like Transatlantic, I'd say you'r in for an even better musical ride with SB  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-10, 15:37:16
Just: IQ - Dark Matter
Now: Pallas - The Cross and the Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-10, 17:44:17
Just: Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Now: Steve Hillage - L
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-10-10, 18:57:23
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-09, 23:50:22
Just the answer i expected.  :P
Mmm, you know me too well  ::)

But I'm in the mood for some heavy stuff right now, so np:
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

This morning:
IQ - Frequency
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-10-10, 21:15:14
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-10, 21:20:54
Just: Marillion - Radiation
Now: Various Artists - Annual Assault 2009 (Roadrunner's free download metal compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2009-10-10, 23:54:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-10-10, 09:22:13
Yes, that's a very moving version.  I think 'delicate' hits the nail right on the head.


Just: Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver Linings (Instrumental)
Now: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

A Natural Disaster is superb! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-11, 08:45:57
JJP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e

It occurs to me that the long songs on this are essentially Flower Beard, and I like them noodles or not.  Think I will take a punt on Space Revolver.

JP: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Fantastic album!  I see more Phidaeux albums in my future.  *horns*

NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-10-11, 11:22:54
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-11, 08:45:57
JJP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e

It occurs to me that the long songs on this are essentially Flower Beard, and I like them noodles or not.  Think I will take a punt on Space Revolver.

JP: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Fantastic album!  I see more Phidaeux albums in my future.  *horns*

NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows


Excellent that you like Doomsday Afternoon.

I can't believe you have Realm of Shadows before me.  :(

Looking forward to your comments
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-11, 12:41:33
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-10-11, 11:22:54
I can't believe you have Realm of Shadows before me.  :(

Looking forward to your comments
It's a great album, you'll dig it. Looking forward to seeing them live for the first time next month!

Muse - The Resistance

I'm reading a lot of conflicting reviews of this album, but it's my favourite Muse album  *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-11, 13:51:50
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-11, 19:17:04
That's the spirit, Teunis. A bit of true art, there.

Myself, I'm loving my favourite drummer more and more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wH9A12aJmY (Deen Castronovo singing "Mother, Father" in Manila.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-11, 19:47:05
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-10-11, 11:22:54
Excellent that you like Doomsday Afternoon.

I can't believe you have Realm of Shadows before me.  :(

Looking forward to your comments


I think I *love* Doomsday Afternoon.  There's something unique about it that strikes a good chord with me.  Unless someone has a better suggestion, I'll likely order Number Seven soon.

As to Knight Area, clearly a clerical error resulting in North America getting a shipment before it was properly covered wtih dust.   ;D   On first listen, I'd say it's good neo-prog.  It's described as "dark," and I suppose the subject matter is, but musically it actually sounds fairly upbeat overall -- more upbeat than any IQ album I can think of, for example.   That's neither good nor bad, though, I like their sound.  By the way, what's "knight area" supposed to mean?  Sounds like a parking lot reserved for the horses of knights.   ???

NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

Phideaux already got their second spin.  Trying to listen more closely this time and pick up some subtleties I missed first time through.  Instrumentally, they do have parts that seem a bit Arena-esuqe or IQ-esque, about which I'll not complain.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-10-11, 20:09:49
YAK - "Jadis of Charn"
from the album 'Journey of the Yak'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-11, 20:27:13
Shadow Gallery ~ Hope For Us (July)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:03:04
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-11, 20:27:13
Shadow Gallery ~ Hope For Us (July)
:o

Just heard that song:

np: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns*

Really in a SG mood to prepare for the new album: Digital Ghosts  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:21:40
Nothing short of extensive psychiatric care, chicken curry and eiderdown tickling behind my ears and down my arms can prepare me for the new Shadow Gallery album...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:25:37
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:21:40
Nothing short of extensive psychiatric care, chicken curry and eiderdown tickling behind my ears and down my arms can prepare me for the new Shadow Gallery album...

Which reminds me: Have you already visited the new SG forum?

Looks pretty good if you ask me.
The other one wasn't really safe anymore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:47:51
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:25:37
Which reminds me: Have you already visited the new SG forum?
Not yet, didn't know there was a new one.

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-11, 21:25:37
The other one wasn't really safe anymore.
Safe enough to keep me out  ;). Tried to register there several times, never succeeded  :-\. But I'll give it another try on the new forum, thanks for the info  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-12, 08:06:35
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-12, 09:32:28
Just: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Now: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-10-12, 09:56:16
I've been at the SG forum, yes. I'll drop by there now, and see if any of you are... have been... there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-12, 14:13:56
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2009-10-10, 18:57:23
But I'm in the mood for some heavy stuff right now, so np:
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

And I'l need another gin and teunic to sink that - now I have a good excuse  ;D


JP  Spock's Beard: SB

Man, this is great stuff, so much melody and creativity  *horns*


NP   Neal Morse: Sola Scriptura

OK, the guy has a real expressive voice, sings nicely, and makes you think about some important matters like God, but the music  :-\

I mean, all this hammond stuff, yeah, it works well at Jesus-meetings, but it don't really grip me  :(

Paul Gilbert does some heavy stuff tho - gotta get some more of his goods .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-12, 20:48:56
Was Playing.  A Lot: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Truly splendid.  I just impoverished myself further on Amazon, and this is partly to blame.  I even ordered a book (which used to be all I ordered from them before I encountered you folks).

NP: morow.com
I think it's time to ask for a Pain of Salvation album recommendation.

Also, Dream Theater's obsessive topic (as with ashes and trains for Steven Wilson) has been revealed to me: nightmares.  Given their name, appropriate, I guess.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-10-13, 01:59:38
STEEL PANTHER - "Oklahoma Girl"
from 'Feel The Steel'

Haaaaa hahahahaha!!! :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-13, 11:22:14
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-10-12, 09:56:16
I've been at the SG forum, yes. I'll drop by there now, and see if any of you are... have been... there.

You may know this by know but...

I'm everywhere.  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-13, 11:49:24
JP Supertramp : Crime Of The Century
NP Supertramp : Crisis, What Crisis ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-13, 17:41:43
JP  Pearl Jam:  Live On Two Legs

They blow up the roof with Do The Evolution (track 13) and then it rocks real hard till the end  *horns*


NP  Queensrÿche: The Art Of Live

I like Q even more, and this album is one of their best imo  *horns*

Scott shows that he can do some'o the same tricks as Danny Carey  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-10-13, 19:01:47
Just: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Now: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-13, 21:03:42
NP: Yes - Going for the One (Expanded and Remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-13, 21:09:22
Porcupine Tree ~ The Sky Moves Sideways [alternate version]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-14, 10:59:50
Enchant - Tug Of War
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-14, 16:47:25
JP  DeadSoul Tribe: The Dead Word

One of my pantheon groups  :)

But his one puzzled me rather. DST's A Murder Of Crows is one of my fave albums. Word is surprisingly different, lighter, more acoustic. But of course I'l be playing it more.


NP  DeadSoul Tribe: Dead Soul Tribe

This one is more like Murder and is  *horns*

Guys, it's not me botchin up; they seem to have fun counfoundin people with their name  ::)

And further, "murder" means what we know, +

3. a group or flock of crows. - Dictionary.com


Devon Graves (true name Buddy Lackey Jr.) has a lot to offer, musically and lyrically  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-10-14, 18:39:53
Just: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Now: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-10-14, 19:04:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-14, 16:47:25

NP  DeadSoul Tribe: Dead Soul Tribe

This one is more like Murder and is  *horns*



It is also their/his best effort.
The other albums are more 'the same'.

Which doesn't have to be a bad thing though.
You know what you'll get.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-15, 14:35:24
NP  Ten:  Babylon

I have somethin with dystopiae  ???

Also about a computer ace, except here it's - not surprising, considering it's Gary Hughes - about luuuv, real spiritocarnal love between a man and a woeman.

Deenie, you and I are the only Roomies who know how good this album is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-15, 19:38:31
Earlier:
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Toto - Fahrenheit

np: Mangrove - Beyond Reality

Cool prog from my home country  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-15, 20:51:29
Subsignal ~ Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2009-10-15, 20:55:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-15, 14:35:24
NP  Ten:  Babylon

Deenie, you and I are the only Roomies who know how good this album is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

It is a tragedy. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-10-16, 09:54:52
JP UFO - Force It
NP Reo Speedwagon - The Hits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 12:21:47
JP  Psychotic Waltz: Bleeding & Mosquito

Their two last studio albums (outta four). Quite nice, but nothing compared to DeadSoul Tribe imo. Bit too smooth, and Buddy aka Devon's expressive singing is mixed too far back - that was standard in those early thrash days.


JP  Jeff Loomis: Zero Order Phase

NP  SyX: The Odyssey (on repeat)

Both monsters  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I simply can't understand how I can be the only member of a progforum who listens to such a groundbreaking album like ZOP  ???


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-15, 20:51:29
Subsignal ~ Beautiful & Monstrous

Lookin forward to gettin that one .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-16, 16:49:31
Mosquito, I didn't appreciate fully to begin with, not because it was too smooth, but because it was too rough... :D

Bleeding, however, is one of those ultra-superb albums, chock full of wonderful songs and lyrics. A perfect ten. Of course, DST never came close... ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 19:04:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 12:21:47

I simply can't understand how I can be the only member of a progforum who listens to such a groundbreaking album like ZOP  ???


Speaking just for myself, I've already broken a lot of new ground (for me at least) lately, and if I break too much at once, I'm likely to fall in.    ;D   There are still lots of things roomies have recommended that I haven't gotten to yet, but that doesn't mean I never will.  I'm already spending an irresponsible amount on new CDs as it is.   :P  My current obsession is Phideaux, which just blows my mind.

NP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity

You might like this one, Nicky.  It kicks a fair amount of tush in a Porcupine Tree sort of way.  They've been criticized in some reviews for being too much like PT, in fact, although I think they're enough their own band that it doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-16, 19:11:57
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:18:43
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-16, 16:49:31
Of course, DST never came close... ;D

Too much midnight sun up there  ::)

Good that the winter is comin on; it'l sober ya up, Deenie.

Apropos:

NP  Darkwater's Calling The Earth to Witness  on  MySpace

Super  *horns*

This could easily become a Room staple group  ;)

http://www.myspace.com/darkwaterofficial


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 19:04:24
Speaking just for myself, I've already broken a lot of new ground (for me at least) lately, and if I break too much at once, I'm likely to fall in.

I wasnt thinkin of you, Greenie: ZOP is pretty harsh; you can wait a while with it.

But Roomies who can tackle Nevermore and DT's Train Of Thought, should get ZOP. It's simply otherworldly; it easily beats all the other progmetal guitar albums I'v heard  *horns*

- and tellya, I'v heard quite a number  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 19:04:24
NP: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity

You might like this one, Nicky.

I have already played it several times on MySpace, and I do enjoy it immensely   *horns*

And I have commented on it several times in the Room (but I guess manatee brains are rather marinated)  ;D

In fact, I have both Abigail and Phideaux on my shopping list, and I'm very much looking forward to having their cd's. My problem is los monetos. I havent bought a cd for months now - and that's very unusual for me.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 01:37:48
Re: Abigail's Ghost

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:18:43
I have already played it several times on MySpace, and I do enjoy it immensely   *horns*

And I have commented on it several times in the Room (but I guess manatee brains are rather marinated)  ;D

In fact, I have both Abigail and Phideaux on my shopping list, and I'm very much looking forward to having their cd's. My problem is los monetos. I havent bought a cd for months now - and that's very unusual for me.

Nicky.

As they say in old-fashioned baseball lingo, "can't tell the players without a scorecard."  Well, it's good we both like that one.  BTW, I now have both AG albums, and so far I like Selling Insincerity a good deal more than the other one.

Next up: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

I am again late to the party on this one, but better late than never.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 10:36:33
NP  SubSignal on MySpace (on repeat)

As expected  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/subsignalband

Guys, play the wonderful video of the live recording of The Lonely Views Of Condors too  ;)

Greenie, sumthin for u2  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 12:54:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 10:36:33
NP  SubSignal on MySpace (on repeat)

As expected  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/subsignalband

Guys, play the wonderful video of the live recording of The Lonely Views Of Condors too  ;)

Greenie, sumthin for u2  :)

Nicky.

I'll give it a listen when I'm actually awake.  I'm sleep-typing at this point.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 13:38:00
NP  Steelhouse Lane on MySpace

I went here cause of Mike Slamer. He's the guitarist and main songwriter in SL. He did some remarkable work in City Boy, one'o my pantheon groups  *horns*

SL remind me initially of Toto. Turns out that despite Mike being British, SL are based in California. (Mike relocated there after CB.) So, teutonic Roomies  ;)

myspace.com/steelhouselane

However, I can recognise Mike Slamer's very special playin  8)

Nice vocal harmonies too(too)  :)

Mike's worked together with Steve Walsh and Billy Greer of Kansas too, an influence one can hear in SL.


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 12:54:47
I'll give it a listen when I'm actually awake.  I'm sleep-typing at this point.   ;)

Don't worry, Greenie, it's subsignal  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 13:55:34
NP  myspace.com/mikeslamer

More to my taste  *horns*

Jaded is a f*in hot song  8)

Gotta get some'o his post-CB stuff .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 18:59:40
NP  Silent Call on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/silentcallswe

Fine new Swedish melodic progmetal band with Andi Kravljaca on vocals (vocalist on Seventh Wonder's first studio album Become)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-17, 19:21:24
Magnum - Into the valley of the moonking. A bit of a mix between the last album and some vibes from the very early days, around Magnum II. As always, I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-17, 22:18:33
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

NP> one of the best tracks on this album: I Drive The Hearse

Utter brilliancy.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:43:48
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-17, 22:18:33
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

NP> one of the best tracks on this album: I Drive The Hearse

Utter brilliancy.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Super album, and I'm still trying to figure out where that reviewer I read came up with the claim that this one goes back to the spacey psychedelia of their early stuff.   ???   IMO, this is one of their heaviest albums and one of their best.  I'm particularly fond of "The Blind House" and "Drawing the Line"

Now ripping and playing: Phideaux (typed correctly) - The Great Leap

This is supposed to be part 1 of the "trilogy" of which Doomsday Afternoon is part 2 and Number Seven is NOT part 3.    ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:48:14
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:43:48
Super album, and I'm still trying to figure out where that reviewer I read came up with the claim that this one goes back to the spacey psychedelia of their early stuff.   ???   IMO, this is one of their heaviest albums and one of their best.  I'm particularly fond of "The Blind House" and "Drawing the Line"



Though i do agree with that certain reviewer that the album contains some elements that reminds me of the early albums like The Sky Moves Sideways and Up The Downstair (at least, i think that that is what the reviewer means) it is in no way even close to those albums as a whole.
I more think about albums like Deadwing, In Absentia and Stupid Dream.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 21:42:31
Porcupine Tree ~ Russia On Ice/Anasthetize

;D *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-19, 15:12:13
NP  Enochian Theory  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/enochiantheoryband

This band rocks  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-19, 16:59:34
NP  Mastodon:  Crack The Skye  (on repeat)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-19, 18:41:44
NP  Mastodon:  Crack The Skye  (on repeat)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.

PS  Hm, am I runnin outta news ?  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-10-19, 19:37:47
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

Just about one week till the new album, can't wait  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-19, 20:47:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-19, 15:12:13
NP  Enochian Theory  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/enochiantheoryband

This band rocks  *horns*

Nicky.

I know... ;) ;D

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 21:42:31
Porcupine Tree ~ Russia On Ice/Anasthetize

Am I missing something? Is it a live recording or did you cheat and just play the tracks back to back? :P

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

I'm still amazed by this album, it's just so good... *horns*

(I actually may like it even more than BC&SL :o)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-19, 20:50:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 18:59:40
NP  Silent Call on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/silentcallswe

Fine new Swedish melodic progmetal band with Andi Kravljaca on vocals (vocalist on Seventh Wonder's first studio album Become)  *horns*

Thanks Nicky. I listened to the samples on their MySpace and they sound great! :)

They remind me of Circus Maximus and that is a very good thing! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-19, 21:16:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-19, 20:47:03

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 21:42:31
Porcupine Tree ~ Russia On Ice/Anasthetize

;D *horns* ;D

Am I missing something? Is it a live recording or did you cheat and just play the tracks back to back? :P



Well actually you do. ;)

I've downloaded this bootleg, recorded by a member of the VUK forum. It's from the Leeds Concert a few days prior to Amsterdam.
The sound quality is excellent for a bootleg.

Brings back pretty nice memories.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-19, 21:24:05
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-10-19, 21:16:19
Well actually you do. ;)

I've downloaded this bootleg, recorded by a member of the VUK forum. It's from the Leeds Concert a few days prior to Amsterdam.
The sound quality is excellent for a bootleg.

Brings back pretty nice memories.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Thanks for the tip!! 8) I had to think hard to remember my username and password for VoicesUK but I got in and am downloading as we speak!

Yes, it was quite a concert last week. Where were you standing? I stood about 10 meters from the stage, between John Wesley and Steven Wilson. I've read a lot of complaints about the sound, but surprisingly the sound was great from where I was standing. I didn't even need my earplugs! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-10-20, 11:17:54
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-10-19, 19:37:47
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

Just about one week till the new album, can't wait  *horns*

Hell, I even start to half almost look a bit forward to it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:05:17
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:42:15
Last Night:

The Noodle Flower Kings - Space Revolver

Found some parts noodly and some parts very pleasant.  Perhaps the noodles improve with age.

NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-20, 20:15:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-19, 21:24:05
Thanks for the tip!! 8) I had to think hard to remember my username and password for VoicesUK but I got in and am downloading as we speak!

Yes, it was quite a concert last week. Where were you standing? I stood about 10 meters from the stage, between John Wesley and Steven Wilson. I've read a lot of complaints about the sound, but surprisingly the sound was great from where I was standing. I didn't even need my earplugs! :)

Tom

I stood about twenty meters from the stage, a bit to the left.
After The Incident, we moved further to the left towards the exit doors ( and surprisingly very close to the bar  ;)) because one of the guys who i went to the concert with, was getting pretty tired and his back hurt.

I didn't mind the sound much but it indeed was quite hard. It just hits you in the face.
It didn't do much good to the tracks of The Incident but as the concert continued it did got better.

Hearing the Leeds-bootleg, makes me relive it once again and it was a good concert indeed.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-21, 12:24:47
NP  Iced Earth:  Something Wicked, Parts 1 & 2

Maybe not so prog musically, but some of the finest, most elegant metal around, and the story of Set is one of the most intriguing mythologies in progworld.

"The music is heavy, melodic, dark, fast, and complex." - Official Iced Earth Website  http://www.icedearth.com

One of my pantheon groups  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:42:15
Perhaps the noodles improve with age.

;D

Perhaps the nudeles do  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-21, 18:02:20
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:05:17
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

Me too givimg it the first spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-10-21, 20:00:59
Asia - Silent Nation
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite

np: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-10-21, 21:01:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-21, 12:24:47
NP  Iced Earth:  Something Wicked, Parts 1 & 2

Maybe not so prog musically, but some of the finest, most elegant metal around, and the story of Set is one of the most intriguing mythologies in progworld.

"The music is heavy, melodic, dark, fast, and complex." - Official Iced Earth Website  http://www.icedearth.com

One of my pantheon groups  *horns*


I never got into them actually.
I do have Live In Athens 3cd but although it's good, i'm not eager to buy more albums of theirs.

NP> Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-10-22, 10:48:10
UFO - The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent

A great title for an album, isn't it ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-22, 11:45:16
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-10-21, 21:01:10
i'm not eager to buy more albums of theirs.

They'r one'o my pantheon groups, so I can only recom them warmly, particularly the two recent Something Wicked albums  *horns*


JP  Queen:  II

A mixed experience:  Altho remastered, there are limits to how much one can improve a 35-year old mediocre production. Father To Son is a great song, and there are other great moments, but some of the stuff sounds syrupy today.

But all in all, definitely a classic  *horns*


NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

Transcendent ! - not only in the sense of coming from a position far beyond, but also taking the listener beyond.

My fave album currently  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-10-22, 10:48:10
UFO - The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent

A great title for an album, isn't it ?

Appeals to different people:  the first to me, the second to Greenie, and the third to bin-Laden's folks  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-10-22, 17:03:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-22, 11:45:16
Appeals to different people:  the first to me, the second to Greenie, and the third to bin-Laden's folks  ;D

"Willing" is all well and good, but why am I being singled out here?   :(

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2009-10-22, 17:21:33
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-10-22, 10:48:10
UFO - The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent

A great title for an album, isn't it ?

Yes it is, and a great album it is, too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-10-22, 17:47:45
NP: Drugstore Fanatics - What's In The Basement

This band reminds me of Tool and A Perfect Circle, which is never a bad thing... What's even better is that you can download their entire 'What's In The Basement' album for free here: http://www.drugstorefanatics.com/album_albums.php

You're welcome guys! :D

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-22, 19:59:05
IQ - The Seventh House
RPWL - World Through My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:04:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-10-22, 17:47:45
NP: Drugstore Fanatics - What's In The Basement

You're welcome guys! :D

You beat me to the punch, Tom. I was goin to say "Thanks", but now instead I'l say "Well, thanks".  ;D

I'm also missing headphones here at the library, but tomoroow I'l be in Malmö, and then I'l give DF a listen .....


Quote
This band reminds me of Tool and A Perfect Circle, which is never a bad thing

Betcha  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:13:14
Praying Mantis - Sanctuary.

This band makes me a bit sad. They have released such a bunch of properly good albums, up to downright brilliant, and they are forever condemned to obscurity. Maybe it's the horrible name...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:24:04
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:13:14
Praying Mantis - Sanctuary.

OK, I'l giv'm a listen too morrow.

Guess I'l have to now  ;D

No, this actually whets my appetite (Wiki, Praying Mantis (band)): "Although a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and AOR-sounding than their contemporaries."

A bit like Ten and Bob Catley, Deenie ?  And just as much under the radar ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-23, 20:29:14
Muse - The Resistance

Couldn't resist, this one is even better than their previous 'Black Holes & Revelations'  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-23, 20:37:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:24:04
OK, I'l giv'm a listen too morrow.

Guess I'l have to now  ;D

No, this actually whets my appetite (Wiki, Praying Mantis (band)): "Although a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and AOR-sounding than their contemporaries."

A bit like Ten and Bob Catley, Deenie ?  And just as much under the radar ?

Nicky.


Links coming up on a proper thread!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-23, 22:16:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-10-22, 17:47:45
NP: Drugstore Fanatics - What's In The Basement

This band reminds me of Tool and A Perfect Circle, which is never a bad thing... What's even better is that you can download their entire 'What's In The Basement' album for free here: http://www.drugstorefanatics.com/album_albums.php

You're welcome guys! :D

Tom



No thanks, Tom.  ;D

Downloaded it yesterday. Haven't heard it yet but the connections you provided us with sounds promising.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-23, 23:54:53
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-10-23, 12:13:14
Praying Mantis - Sanctuary.

Maybe it's the horrible name...?

Then how would you account for the relative success of Supertramp?   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-23, 23:59:26
Dream Theater ~ A Nightmare To Remember

This is frigging' Awesome!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-10-24, 02:20:12
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind  8) *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-24, 08:07:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-10-24, 02:20:12
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind  8) *horns*

I was just playing SMPT:e earlier today, and it again struck me how fantastic it is.  That one's a definite grower, so I'm looking forward to the new one.  I have it pre-ordered, but I have the usual North American penalty to deal with :P.

NP: Phideaux - The Great Leap

Another great band/performer that will make most of my non-roomie friends say, "who?"   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-24, 11:30:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-10-24, 02:20:12
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind  8) *horns*

Tom

Still waiting  :(

NP Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-24, 15:24:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-10-24, 02:20:12
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind  8) *horns*

Tom

And a firm and filled with desire +1 over here.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-24, 15:25:01
NP  Phideaux  on  MySpace

*horns*

Quite some crossover  8)

Noted that they listed Arena under their influences  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-24, 17:21:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-24, 15:25:01
NP  Phideaux  on  MySpace

*horns*

Quite some crossover  8)

Noted that they listed Arena under their influences  :)

Nicky.


Ooh, we've hooked a Nicky!  I'm out of town visiting friends who hopefully don't have the flu anymore for a couple days as of a couple hours from now, but I promise I'll check out some of your new suggestions when I get back.

NP: Phideaux - Number Seven  *horns*

He/they aren't much at all like Devin Townsend, but I may end up having more or less the same reaction (buy all of it).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-24, 20:11:29
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-24, 17:21:15
Ooh, we've hooked a Nicky! 

For sure !!!  I really dig that combination of weirdness, melody, and beautiful singing  *horns*

There's somethin oddly L.A. about'm. Remind me a lot of Eleven. You guys should try out these too, one'o my pantheon groups  8)

NP  Phideaux  on  MySpace  (on repeat)


And here's Eleven's MySpace page

http://www.myspace.com/elevenesque

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 21:30:48
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-23, 23:54:53
Then how would you account for the relative success of Supertramp?   ;D

Maybe it got the guys thinking of a sensationally promiscuous girl? ;D

Now, I'm on YouTube, checking out all kinds of Praying Mantis stuff. I've gone through today's arrival, "Forever in time" four times, and I love it. I don't know when I last listened to an album four times in one week, let alone one day.

NP: Praying Mantis - Can't See the Angels (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxafO2Nja0)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-24, 21:37:50
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 21:30:48

NP: Praying Mantis - Can't See the Angels (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxafO2Nja0/)

Can't activate the link, Deenie.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 22:06:54
This, then?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxafO2Nja0

It's the same, but....?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 22:08:26
How strange... ???

Ah, it was a / at the end, that YouTube didn't like
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-24, 22:11:11
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 22:06:54
This, then?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxafO2Nja0

It's the same, but....?

Yep, that works!!!  *horns*

Watching it now.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-24, 22:14:29
It's an oldie, from a less than stellarly produced album. Try to give the new single a chance or two. It is magnificent.

And it's here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXA2XkWb4dk) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 10:54:01
NP  Praying Mantis  on  MySpace

Deenie, I played your links and went further to MySpace.

http://www.myspace.com/prayingmantisrock

Nice stuff, but doesnt really rise above the mass of melodic hard rock / metal that I'v heard by now - don't quite understand yer enthusiasm  ???

Honestly, I think Ten, Gary and Uncle Bob are more exciting and memorable  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 11:01:04
NP  Drugstore Fanatics

http://www.myspace.com/drugstorefanatics

OK, another L.A. band  8)

Much more to my taste .....  *horns*

Another Tomthanx  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 11:27:21
NP  Eleven  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/elevenesque

*horns*

I have all their five albums  8)


From their MySpace page:  "Eleven have released 5 uncompromising albums, including "Awake In A Dream" (1991), "Eleven" (1993), "Thunk" (1995), "Avantgardedog" (2000), and now "Howling Book" (2003), their first release on their own label Pollen. Eleven possesses one of the richest musical histories in rock. Jack has manned the drums for Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joe Strummer and Neil Young. Alain and Natasha have become a sought after production team working on albums such as Chris Cornell's "Euphoria Morning" on which they also wrote, performed and toured, Live's "V", No Doubt's "Return Of Saturn", Steadman's "Revive", and "The Desert Sessions 7&8" and "9&10" with Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age. Most of the recording takes place at 11AD their home studio and creative backdrop for Eleven's musical life. Natasha and Alain toured in Queens of the Stone Age in support of the Lullabies to Paralyze CD. Alain recorded and mixed their new album Era Vulgaris as well as playing on a few songs."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-25, 14:09:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 10:54:01

Nice stuff, but doesnt really rise above the mass of melodic hard rock / metal that I'v heard by now - don't quite understand yer enthusiasm  ???

Honestly, I think Ten, Gary and Uncle Bob are more exciting and memorable  :-\


Well, we're in a difficult area of emotion here, but PM gives me a feeling of being real, while GH has sometimes a tendency of sounding manufactured. Nowhere near to the point where you will find all the Magnus Karlsson stuff (Allen/Lande, Starbreaker, Bob Catley, The Codex, etc.etc. - and everything sounding like vaguely different product from the same conveyor belt), which is all good, clever and well made. But perhaps without soul? Ah, I see I must hasten to stress that I will never accuse Gary Hughes of lacking soul, just so that is not mixed up here.

Praying Mantis to me is very basic, very standard, and that is the point of it. There is nothing sensational or groundbreaking about the music or arrangements. The twin guitars AND keyboards setup, as opposed to the usual setups of either twin guitars or keyboards, set them a bit apart, and makes for the signature sound. But 90% of the point is the quality of the songs, 9% the quality of the singer, and the last 1% everything else. In other words, the same split key that I am set up with from the hand of God.

Which is probably why I am so enthusiastic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-10-25, 14:15:36
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*

Really cool stuff  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 15:52:05
NP  Redemption:  The Origins Of Ruin

Definitely a pantheon group  *horns*

They'v carved out a very special niche for themselves, in part due to Ray's terrific singing  8)

Also the new bassist Sean Andrews is impressive 8)

I OD'd a bit on Redemption a couple of years ago when they were my fave group and I went down to meet them at the Headway Festival in the marsh. By that time, I'd raved sufficiently bout their first two albums.

Ruin (their third) finds Nick in a more reflective mood, and the lyrics are far better than on the first two albums, where they were rather clichéd.

I'v read that both music and lyrics have progressed on Snowfall, so I'm lookin forward to hearin that one. Teunis, what's yer take on it ?

One thing that made me think a lot was when I chatted with Ray at Headway. We talked about a lotta things, and at one point I made the comment "You must have earned a lotta money singin in Fates Warning". And he told me that he had a car that was begining to fall apart, and that he couldnt afford to buy a new one. (Ray lives in L.A. where a car is a necessity.)

This was the great Ray Alder, and he couldnt even afford to buy a new car !!!

Did that make me think  ::)

Probably many more serious musicians than we think, who create all this wonderful music for us, are struggling to make ends meet. And even so, they don't sell out  8)

Bear that in mind next time you'r about to download or copy for free, guys  ;)

Hm, I have somethin with bears these days  ;D

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 16:09:48
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-25, 14:09:23
But perhaps without soul? Ah, I see I must hasten to stress that I will never accuse Gary Hughes of lacking soul, just so that is not mixed up here.

:o :o :o

How can you even think of it  >:(

And you still havent listened to The Twilight Chronicles, which is surprisingly spiritual (talkin about God)  *horns*


Quote
The twin guitars AND keyboards setup, as opposed to the usual setups of either twin guitars or keyboards, set them a bit apart

Redemption actually have that setup on their new album Snowfall, and I'm wonderin how it works, particularly as they'r very sparing on the soloing.


Quote
But 90% of the point is the quality of the songs, 9% the quality of the singer, and the last 1% everything else.

I'd assign a larger percentage to creativity, but OK  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-25, 19:34:15
Redemption ~ Snowfall On Judgement Day

Awesome!!! *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-10-25, 21:33:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-25, 16:09:48

I'd assign a larger percentage to creativity, but OK  :)

Nicky.

I figured as much, and what ever makes you tick is ok. To me, creativity as such is a nice novelty, if the end result is likeable. On the other hand, what on earth is creativity? Maybe it has to be there for a song to be made at all. Of course, more apparent creativity, as put prominently on display by the inventors of prog back in the seventies, does have a tendency to alienate as well as inspire. I'd say some of their more creative moments came out as a school orchestra on acid. No two pupils even trying to play the same song...

;D I'm pleased now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ben-R on Mon, 2009-10-26, 01:00:07
QuoteThe Butterfly Man link=topic=15.msg53981#msg53981 date=1256226465]
NP: Drugstore Fanatics - What's In The Basement

This band reminds me of Tool and A Perfect Circle, which is never a bad thing... What's even better is that you can download their entire 'What's In The Basement' album for free here: http://www.drugstorefanatics.com/album_albums.php

You're welcome guys! :D

Tom
Hey man, Thanks alot and I mean it!
D/loaded their album after reading your post and been listening to it non stop for the past 3 days.
Down right awesome!
have ya chked out their videos?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-26, 09:57:03
Welcome Ben-R  :)

Yeah, Drugstore Fanatics are great, aint they  *horns*

I'm beatin my tom-tom to the music  ;D


NP  Tomorrow's Eve  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/mirrorofcreation

Excellent  *horns*

I browse thru you guy's LP's once in a  while  ;)

If I remember correctly, TE occurs in only one Roomie's LP - and he knows who he is (and it shouldnt be too hard for you others to guess which pork it is)  ;D

German melodic progmetal band, with some interesting stories to tell. A bit like Circus Maximus and Seventh Sojourn (Tom  ;) ), but definitely with their own identity  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-26, 10:50:44
NP  Queensrÿche:  OM II

Whew is this good  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Greenie, you'l like this one  :)

Takes some time tho. Q are one of the slowest growers  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-26, 15:29:50
Quote from: Ben-R on Mon, 2009-10-26, 01:00:07
Hey man, Thanks alot and I mean it!
D/loaded their album after reading your post and been listening to it non stop for the past 3 days.
Down right awesome!
have ya chked out their videos?

No thanks, I'm glad you like them! It's great to see such an enthusiastic response! :)

I haven't checked all their videos, but I saw their Hangman-video somewhere online and I liked the song (and the video itself - it looks very professional) instantly, which led me to their website where I spotted the free download! :D

Oh, and welcome by the way!

NP: Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory

It was released exactly 10 years ago today so let's celebrate! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ben-R on Tue, 2009-10-27, 03:05:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-26, 15:29:50
No thanks, I'm glad you like them! It's great to see such an enthusiastic response! :)

I haven't checked all their videos, but I saw their Hangman-video somewhere online and I liked the song (and the video itself - it looks very professional) instantly, which led me to their website where I spotted the free download! :D

Oh, and welcome by the way!

NP: Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory

It was released exactly 10 years ago today so let's celebrate! *horns*

Oh hell yea, that album sure deserves a celebration. my fav DT album no doubt! ill bring the booze! :)

(BTW, heres the fanatics' youtube channel. sum pretty cool stuff really  www.youtube.com/drugstorefanatics)


B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-27, 14:01:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-10-26, 15:29:50
It was released exactly 10 years ago today so let's celebrate! *horns*

*horns*


Quote from: Ben-R on Tue, 2009-10-27, 03:05:26
ill bring the booze! :)

Hey, you forgot me  :o

;D


NP  Queensrÿche: OM II  (on repeat)

There's a looooot of depth to this album  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-27, 15:34:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-24, 20:11:29
For sure !!!  I really dig that combination of weirdness, melody, and beautiful singing  *horns*

There's somethin oddly L.A. about'm. Remind me a lot of Eleven. You guys should try out these too, one'o my pantheon groups  8)

NP  Phideaux  on  MySpace  (on repeat)


And here's Eleven's MySpace page

http://www.myspace.com/elevenesque

Nicky.

From what I've read, Phideaux himself actually does live in L.A. now, although they're all from suburban N.Y. originally and most of the band still lives in the area.

Just did the DL of Drugstore Fanatics.  Amusingly, their pulldown menu assumes that nobody over age 40 could possibly be downloading their album.   ;D

Road Trip Playlist:

Anathema - A Natural Disaster    I'm really liking this.  An intriguing combination of influences that sound like they're ready to explode and do once or twice.
Blind Ego - Mirror   Haven't really fallen in love with the whole album, but I could play the second song, "Moon and Sun", all day and have sort of.
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Phideaux - The Great Leap
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon (twice)
Phideaux - Number Seven

Last night: Built a desk chair, then played: Marillion - Marbles

NP: Eleven on MySpace

Natasha has a voice that can be really haunting and has a touch of Janis badass blues at the same time (had?   :'(  )

Nice stuff, Nicky!   I'm not sure I see the similarity to Phideaux, but then I've only heard the four MySpace songs.  In any case, well worth hearing.  Do you have a suggested first album of theirs to try?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-27, 17:05:29
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-27, 15:34:48
Do you have a suggested first album of theirs to try?

Actually their best imo is Euphoria Morning, which is formally a CC soloalbum, but Natascha and Alain have "flavored" it in their very special way.

Else their two latest albums, and maybe last, as

"Natasha Shneider, musician extraordinaire, former actress, singer of the ground-breaking band Eleven, and one-time Queens Of The Stone Age keyboard player, died today [July 2, 2008] of cancer. She was a brilliant, beautiful, and ballsy woman who will be missed deeply by all those who knew her. Send your loving thoughts her way in the universe."  — Sweethead MySpace

Howling Book and Avantgardedog are great  *horns*

I havent listened sufficiently to their first three albums to have an opinion about'm, but I remember an Amazon reviewer who wrote that that their third album Thunk is lesser compared to the others.

Iac Eleven are a very unique band that have influenced many other serious musicians, and every serious proggy should be familiar with'm  ;)


Quote
Natasha has a voice that can be really haunting and has a touch of Janis badass blues at the same time (had?   :'(  )

The "haunting" is very true and is one of the distinguishing marks of Eleven (also, tho less, of Euphoria Morning (better not use abbrevs with you, Greenie  ;D )), but I never thought of Janis when hearing Natasha. Maybe it's cause the music is so different ?  But who knows, maybe I will in the future  ???

Iac I'l think of you, Greenie  :D


Quote
I'm not sure I see the similarity to Phideaux

It was mainly the combination of melody and weirdness, not so much the singing.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-10-27, 18:59:11
NP Digital Ghosts - Shadow Gallery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-10-27, 19:27:40
 :-\

But hey, I'm on my first ever spin of the new album from Europe, one of my favourite bands, that I still care a bit extra about. "Last look at Eden" is a fine album, it seems. A bit Led Z creeping into the sound this time. The title track is wicked as hell. Check it out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeW6XzeBL5A).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-10-28, 09:46:11
Simon and Garfunkel - "The Boxer"
from the album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-28, 10:45:06
Steve Vai - Passion and Warfare
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-28, 11:29:45
NP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-28, 12:22:45
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-28, 10:45:06
Steve Vai - Passion and Warfare

OK, Bups, so you'r venturing into Vaiworld - great  8)

If you like what you hear, I can warmly recommend the later album Fire Garden, which I consider even better than P&W. I'd say you can skip Sex & Religion (despite the singer being a fave of one of our Roomies; the music just isnt up to Vai's usual standards imo). Alien Love Secrets is great too.

I have all SV's soloalbums - guess I must be a fan of his  ;D


JP  Eleven:  Thunk

I actually find this album just as wonderful (and weird) as Avantgardedog and Howling Book  *horns*

Just goes to show once more that one should always check up things for oneself  8)

Natasha was/is imo the most exciting female singer in progworld. She had an enormous range of expression. Just hear her wailing on No Ground - shattering !!!


NP  Eleven:  Self-titled (album nb 2)

Here, for the first time, I can hear the Janis Joplin thingy  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-28, 14:27:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-28, 12:22:45
I'd say you can skip Sex & Religion (despite the singer being a fave of one of our Roomies; the music just isnt up to Vai's usual standards imo). Nicky.

Hmm, I think this Roomie is asleep by now but revenge is a dish best served cold  :D I add a little oil on the fire  ;D : http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jnfuxqrgld6e

NP UFO - You Are Here 
Schenker is out for the xxx time. Enters Vinnie Moore and the man delivers some awesome soli  there, trust me *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-28, 15:02:48
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-28, 14:27:53
Hmm, I think this Roomie is asleep by now but revenge is a dish best served cold  :D I add a little oil on the fire  ;D

;D

I never read that review, but I agree very much, particularly on the "boring".

That DeTo is overwrought is no news - neither for us nor for him - he does it purposefully. In fact I could easily go with his extreme singing on that album; my beef is that I only like three of the songs on it (forgot which now), the rest I find boring. It's Vai who for some reason wasnt quite up to it. Maybe the chemistry between the two guys got rotten (wouldnt surprise me; DeTo is probably quite a handfull)  :-\

The following Vai albums I find great:  Real Illusions, Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, Alien Love Secrets, Passion & Warfare, and Alive (in that order)  *horns*

Light And Sound, Sound Theories, and Wild Things I havent listened to enuff. Maybe some other Roomie can help out there  ;)

The remaining albums are either boring, or they'r for me unnecessary anthologies.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_vai

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2009-10-28, 16:51:01
NP Praying Mantis - Playing God from the new album Sanctuary, excellent stuff. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-10-28, 19:51:06
Blind Ego - Numb
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-28, 20:35:33
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-28, 14:27:53
Hmm, I think this Roomie is asleep by now but revenge is a dish best served cold  :D I add a little oil on the fire  ;D : http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jnfuxqrgld6e

What is this revenge for, my messing up the name of your favorite IQ album?  I haven't heard Sex & Religion either, but in any case, I don't think I'd describe "singer" as Devy's main profession.  As Nicky says, he's clearly overwrought on purpose, although he is capable of pulling off some decent melody when the mood hits him.  Bottom line though is that  DeTo's guitar playing and musical composition are his big strengths, and even then, he's clearly not for everyone.  And yes, I know you guys are just teasing me, so no worries.   ;)

NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-10-28, 21:18:15
Sylvan ~ Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-10-28, 21:19:50
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2009-10-28, 16:51:01
NP Praying Mantis - Playing God from the new album Sanctuary, excellent stuff. *horns*

That's what I've been trying to say.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-29, 12:17:36
NP  Queensrÿche:  OM II

This album haunts/obsesses/possesses me  *horns*

Was long in manifesting itself fully (also enjoyable), but now it really gets me !

OM I is rather accessible. It tells a terrible but relatively comprehendable story. And the music is prog, but it also rocks easily.

OM II otoh has been looooong underway - 18 years - and a looooot of stuff has been goin on in the mind of a certain Geoff. OM II is a musical-poetical-political-philosophical-spiritual tour-de-force (I'm only using these longhaired words to please Bups  ;D )  8)


Guys, ya got some monumental albums waitin forya:  OM I & II, Zero Order Phase, and Twilight Chronicles iac.

Just to tellya  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-10-29, 16:05:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-29, 12:17:36
(I'm only using these longhaired words to please Bups  ;D )  8)
Nicky.

Forget it, you don't stand a chance, especially considering your musical tastes ...  ;D

NP UFO - Sharks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-10-29, 17:00:46
How is The Whirlwind? I want it, but have heard mixed reviews.

Since I have not been able to listen to music over the past several days, due to illness and procedures, I listened to music all last night, and still haven't gone to bed.

Procol Harum Live 1971 with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Yes Symphonic Live in Amsterdam

Nightwish End of An Era Live

ABWH

Kamelot Ghost Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-10-29, 17:23:25
JAMES - "We're Going To Miss You"
from the album 'Millionaires'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-10-29, 18:16:13
Symphony X  V
Symphony X  Paradise Lost
Steve Hackett DVD  The Toyko Tapes
Parallels-The Music of Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-10-29, 18:17:41
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-29, 20:41:32
Are you with me, Deenie?  :-\

Today's the first time i'm playing the new Shadow Gallery.

In honor of Mike.  *horns*

I hope you've already received it as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2009-10-29, 23:18:52
That's one nope from the north pole. Nothing yet. Also, I am at work, so even if it did appear today, I wouldn't have had the chance to actually get it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-10-30, 07:59:51
NP: Katatonia - Night Is The New Day

What a great dark and moody album. Perfect for rainy autumn days. *horns*

I'm a bit surprised to be honest that Katatonia is rarely mentioned in here. I think their music would be greatly appreciated - if given a chance.

If you're interested you can get a preview of the album here: http://www.nightisthenewday.com/introduction.html

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-10-30, 09:27:32
Yes - "The Revealing Science of God"
from the album 'Tales from Topographic Oceans'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-10-30, 10:20:01
Quote from: aswas on Thu, 2009-10-29, 17:00:46
How is The Whirlwind? I want it, but have heard mixed reviews.

It should arrive today so right now I can't comment but I have high hopes  :)

UFO - Walk On Water

It's my UFO week. So far, I only have half of their studio albums, which means a decent number of 9, and none of them is bad or even mediocre. Really impressive ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-30, 10:22:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-10-30, 09:27:32
Yes - "The Revealing Science of God"
from the album 'Tales from Topographic Oceans'

Yay it's always been one of my favourites.

NP Delicate sound of Thunder - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-30, 12:07:36
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-10-29, 16:05:34
Sharks

Whooo !!!  :o


JP  Ten:  The Twilight Chronicles

Yup  *horns*


NP  PT:  Lightbulb Sun

Just before I encountered Arena initially, I was deep into PT. I could afford it (if ya don't ask Ms 007  ;D ), so I simply purchased their entire catalog at the time. I was less metal in those days, and I enjoyed enormously the ethereal intelligence of Steven's initial excursions  8)

Then came Arena, Deadwing, DT, Nevermore, all that, and I forgot all about early (well, actually 5-6 albums) PT.

Now that I listen to demanding stuff like OM II and ZOP, I like to alternate with some lite early PT stuff.


Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-10-30, 09:27:32
Yes - "The Revealing Science of God" from the album 'Tales from Topographic Oceans'

Yeah, I gotta get back to that album too, soon (talkin about intelligence)  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-10-30, 07:59:51
I'm a bit surprised to be honest that Katatonia is rarely mentioned in here.

I had a period some three years ago when I listened a lot to Katatonia, Tom  *horns*

I have three of their albums.

The thing about Katatonia is, like with Cure, that their spectrum is rather narrow; they create a great mood, but there's not much drama  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-10-30, 16:13:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-10-29, 12:17:36
NP  Queensrÿche:  OM II

This album haunts/obsesses/possesses me  *horns*

Was long in manifesting itself fully (also enjoyable), but now it really gets me !

OM II otoh has been looooong underway - 18 years - and a looooot of stuff has been goin on in the mind of a certain Geoff. OM II is a musical-poetical-political-philosophical-spiritual tour-de-force (I'm only using these longhaired words to please Bups  ;D )  8)

I'm still working on it, OM II hasn't quite gelled for me yet. It's certainly a grower and an intriguing album, that should be judged on its own merits instead of comparing it to OM I. OM II has been much criticised but I think Queensrÿche have taken a brave step with it after the landmark that was OM I. They're different albums because Queensrÿche is a different band now, there are 18 years between the albums and the protagonist Nikky (that does it for you Nicky, doesn't it ;) ) is a different person now. Note to self: must listen to OM II this weekend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-30, 18:27:56
Today: Gazpacho - Firebird

np: Redemption - Snowfall on Judgment Day

Come on with your ':o' emoticon Nicky  :D. The more I play it, the more I like, even love it  *horns*. After a week of hard work I feel like playing heavy music  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-30, 21:51:30
Redemption latest is evilly great!!!  8) 8) 8)

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ Digital Ghosts

Hmmm.... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-10-30, 21:55:04
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-30, 21:51:30
Redemption latest is evilly great!!!  8) 8) 8)

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ Digital Ghosts

Hmmm.... :-\

Yep it's kind of different isn't it.

Still I believe it will be a grower.

Band's are never the same when your fav singer is replaced (for whatever reason).


NP Beyond Reality - Mangrove
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-31, 11:38:10
Try Anything Once - Alan Parsons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-10-31, 11:51:27
NW UFO - Showtime

Rock and roll   8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-31, 12:50:06
NP  Yes:  Tales from Topographic Oceans  (on repeat)

This album certainly wins with progressive listens  ;)

For the first time, I actually enjoyed listening to The Remembering - a wonderful piece - I didnt just have to be "intellectual" about it  8)

The Topographic lyrics are definitely among the finest in progworld - a tremendous achievement by Jon  *horns*

True, what's Yes without Jon ? - "tribute band" is quite in place  :-\

Of course one should support young talented artists; but there is a special aura about Yes, and Jon is an essential part of it  :)


Was also happy to see (on Wiki (Yes discography)) that Yes eventually became platinum - in fact 90125 even got 3*platinum on RIAA  *horns*

Good to know that there are millions of people on this planet who cherish great music (after all)  8)


Wiki (Tales from Topographic Oceans ):  "The album's concept, a two-disc, four-piece work of symphonic length and scope (based on the Shastric scriptures, as found in a footnote within Paramahansa Yogananda's book Autobiography of a Yogi), was their most ambitious to date. The four songs of the album symbolise (in track order) the concepts of Truth, Knowledge, Culture, and Freedom, the subjects of that section of text. According to drummer Bill Bruford in his autobiography (p. 72), former King Crimson percussionist Jamie Muir introduced vocalist Jon Anderson to Paramahansa Yogananda's work during his wedding on March 1973, and therefore had an indirect impact on the album's concept."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-10-31, 12:55:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-31, 12:50:06
NP  Yes:  Tales from Topographic Oceans  (on repeat)

This album certainly wins with progressive listens  ;)

For the first time, I actually enjoyed listening to The Remembering - a wonderful piece - I didnt just have to be "intellectual" about it  8)

The Topographic lyrics are definitely among the finest in progworld - a tremendous achievement by Jon  *horns*

True, what's Yes without Jon ? - "tribute band" is quite in place  :-\

Of course one should support young talented artists; but there is a special aura about Yes, and Jon is an essential part of it  :)

Nicky.

Yes indeed Jon is integral but they shouldn't have to wait for him to tour. I guess his asthma is something that is likely to get worse with age.

NP Selling Insincerity - Abigail's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-31, 13:11:33
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2009-10-30, 16:13:33
I'm still working on it, OM II hasn't quite gelled for me yet. It's certainly a grower and an intriguing album, that should be judged on its own merits instead of comparing it to OM I.

OM I is a great album, and its success gave Queensrÿche a lot of artistic freedom.

OM II is a masterpiece in class with Topographic Oceans and The Wall - musically and lyrically  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-31, 13:28:22
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-10-30, 18:27:56
np: Redemption - Snowfall on Judgment Day

Come on with your ':o' emoticon Nicky  :D. The more I play it, the more I like, even love it  *horns*. After a week of hard work I feel like playing heavy music  8)

:o  ==>  *horns*

So, Teunis, how about some DT too ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-31, 23:00:32
It is weird, if not surprising (after all, we're almost 7 billion people, etc...) to see someone so taken by the O:M II album. Granted, it isn't without capability of bringing about passion, as it makes me mournful every time I think about it (after a few listens).

I'm sure they really tried, and put a lot of effort into it, so it's good they hit someone.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-11-01, 06:14:33
Is it just me, or have things gotten really weird here lately?

Earlier: The Flower Kings - Space Revolver (CD without a crack in it version)

Still some noodling but rather good anyway.  Nice call, Iggy.   *horns*

NP: Devin Townsend - Physicist

Headbanging music yet smart.  This now sounds normal to me.  Granted it's his most straightforward album, but still... I'm thinking Phideaux might be what Devin would sound like if he did neo-prog.  Then again, I think doing neo-prog would make Devin's head explode.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-11-01, 11:05:21
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-11-01, 06:14:33
Is it just me, or have things gotten really weird here lately?

Earlier: The Flower Kings - Space Revolver (CD without a crack in it version)

Still some noodling but rather good anyway.  Nice call, Iggy.   *horns*


Great. I'm glad you like it.

NP Argos - Argos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2009-11-01, 11:29:10
NW

This : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvddLotvgLA
  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-11-01, 17:17:26
Dark angel by the Reasoning and Eyes of the world by Darwin's radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-11-01, 18:56:55
NP: Katatonia - Night Is The New Day

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-11-01, 20:52:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-31, 13:28:22
So, Teunis, how about some DT too ?

Nicky.
Who knows. They didn't grab me last time I played it, don't know anymore which album(s) though. But James LaBrie's voice is not my favorite, though he did a great job on an Ayreon album. Weird ...

Have been playing my latest purchase for three times now: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether. It's even better than his Emotional Creatures albums I'd say 8). But I guess too 'softy' for your taste Nicky  ;).

np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-01, 22:38:08
Seven Day Hunt ~ No Plaster Saint
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 12:09:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-11-01, 20:52:18
But James LaBrie's voice is not my favorite ...

I'v heard that one before  ;)

Well, as I told another Roomie: One adapts ... and then one even comes around to enjoying his singing ... altho I'l admit ...  :-X

But this is one of the bands one should not miss (if one is into progmetal)  :)


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But I guess too 'softy' for your taste Nicky  ;)

Probably - altho with me one can never be sure  ;D


Quote
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous

Here we're on line, Teunis  *horns*


NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

If you wanna know what in my mind is the most advanced prog music (aint talkin bout lyrics here), then this is it. This guy masters both melody and technique exceptionally, and he balances elegantly on the razor's edge between'm, creating an exhilarating synthesis  :-X

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 12:58:33
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-31, 23:00:32
It is weird

You are weird, Deenie  ;D


Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-31, 23:00:32
so it's good they hit someone.

Sure did  *horns*

Yes, it was a very slow grower. Eventually it became top-league in my book !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-11-02, 15:28:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-11-01, 18:56:55
NP: Katatonia - Night Is The New Day

Tom

Is it any good ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 16:50:36
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-11-01, 06:14:33
Is it just me, or have things gotten really weird here lately?

???

You'r thinkin about the intruders, Greenie ?  We get them once in a while - guess all open forums do. Some people are just so bored with their lives that they can't think of anything useful to do, and instead they bug other people. That's just the way the world works. Better that than running an airplane into a building  :(

I wrote to Cap about our three current intruders and asked him to get rid of'm. Hope it keeps us clear for a while  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-02, 17:08:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 16:50:36
???

You'r thinkin about the intruders, Greenie ?  We get them once in a while - guess all open forums do. Some people are just so bored with their lives that they can't think of anything useful to do, and instead they bug other people. That's just the way the world works. Better that than running an airplane into a building  :(

I wrote to Cap about our three current intruders and asked him to get rid of'm. Hope it keeps us clear for a while  :-\

Nicky.

Well them too, but that's not really what I meant.   The conversations have gotten kind of weird and onto things I don't know much about.  Also, the dynamic's just not the same with some of our brethren missing.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not planning to leave, and I'm glad the rest of you are still here.  Everyone just adds their own element to the place, and I'm missing the missing elements.  Also, I'm just not in a good mood.   :(

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 17:44:37
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-02, 17:08:10
I'm missing the missing elements. Also, I'm just not in a good mood.   :(

Maybe you'r missing a missy - that would make you missdirected rather than misdirected  :D


NP  Pyramaze:  Immortal

Danish-American progmetal band, with the great Matt Barlow on vocals.

Initially they sounded to me like a lesser Iced Earth clone, but after three spins, I can now hear that they'v really developed their own special stuff. I'm quite enjoying this album. Lyrics are evocative too  *horns*

OK, Immortal does sound somewhat Iced Earthy, which is not so surprising with Matt in the mix. And I aint complaining, as IE are one'o my pantheon groups.

But they also leave the trademark IE pulse and explore other tracks succesfully.

They'v released three studio albums, which I'm planning to get  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-02, 18:18:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-02, 17:44:37
Maybe you'r missing a missy - that would make you missdirected rather than misdirected  :D

I am a bit, but that's another issue entirely.  We're all missdirected -- surely we all know that women rule the world by now, don't we?

NP: Riverside - Voices in My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-11-02, 20:14:07
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-03, 00:12:03
 :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-03, 03:34:27
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-03, 00:12:03
:(

That could mean you're dismayed by the previous choice, you don't like what you're listening to now, or you can't listen to anything now.


JP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
NP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 07:47:32
On a bit of a metal trip for the first time in a few months so

Candlemass - death magic doom (not as good as king of the grey islands)
Iced earth - something wicked this way comes
Candlemass - Nightfall

Might try and get hold of some Nevermore due to the high regard they are held in here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 11:11:04
This godless endeavour by Nevermore (just to please Nicky  ;))

And doesn't it rock a big one  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-03, 13:18:28
Isolate - Circus Maximus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 13:25:58
Paradise lost by Symphony X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-03, 15:19:47
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 11:11:04
This godless endeavour by Nevermore

Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 13:25:58
Paradise lost by Symphony X

Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 07:47:32
Iced earth - something wicked this way comes

In fact three that

Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 11:11:04
please Nicky  ;)

*horns*

All three are very demanding  8)

You like'm, Funkster ?


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 07:47:32
Candlemass - Nightfall

Hope to get that one soon.

Can't say I'm a big Candlemass fan, but they do have a very special style that I enjoy listening to occasionally  8)


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 07:47:32
Might try and get hold of some Nevermore due to the high regard they are held in here

Actually I think it's only Jonesy and I who hold'm in high regard. Dunno about Iggy; as far as I remember, he also has Endeavor  ;)


I'm actually in SyX mood currrently. I'm alternating between

SyX:  The Divine Wings of Tragedy  (1997)

and 

SyX:  Twilight in Olympus  (1998)

Both super  *horns*

SyX are imo one of the top 5 of progmetal  8)

Very melodic, very symphonic, very metal, interesting, exciting, exhilarating; simply and plainly:  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I think they could gain much more currency in the Room  ;)


Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-03, 00:12:03
:(

"Where are the goats today ?"  :D :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 16:28:27
The Nevermore and Symphony X are both good but i am sure with a few more listens they will be amazing

Also hoping to get some Pagan's Mind as i like what i have seen on Youtube

Listened to Skeletonwitch earlier which is riff heavy but not too fussed on the vocals maybe a grower ?

At the moment the prog/symphonic/power metal style is ringing my bell so another other suggestions would be great   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-03, 16:37:18
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-03, 16:28:27
The Nevermore and Symphony X are both good but i am sure with a few more listens they will be amazing 

Great to share all this music that I love, Funkster  *horns*


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Also hoping to get some Pagan's Mind as i like what i have seen on Youtube

They make great music, but I'm bothered by the singer  :-\

I'l play'm this evening and see if I can adapt better. Worked out with Jamie from DT  ;)

Whadaya think about DT, Funkster, a Room fave (even Greenie is greening, with a little "help" (or pressure) from his friends)  ;D ;)


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Listened to Skeletonwitch earlier which is riff heavy but not too fussed on the vocals maybe a grower ?

Thanks for the tip, Funkster. Never heard about'm. I'l check'm up. Tell me what ya think of'm after a few spins  ;)


Quote
At the moment the prog/symphonic/power metal style is ringing my bell so another other suggestions would be great   

That's actually also my fave genre  8)

You can take a peek at my prog pantheon, Funkster, got several fine progmetal bands there.

You could also consider trying out my "fave album currently":  Jeff Loomis'  Zero Order Phase  (the guitarist of Nevermore) - simply spellbinding  *horns*

Mark Arrington on drums is amazing too  8)

Never thought that an instrumental album could top everything else (remember that I consider myself a philosopher  :-[  ;D ) ..... but the world is full'o surprises, aint it ?  ;)


And I can assure you that none of my pantheon groups are in conflict with our great faith  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-03, 19:09:07
Snowfall on Judgement DAy - Redemption

Haven't heard them before but after hearing good things from 007 (about redemption), Teunis and Mr Mad (about the CD) thought I would give it a shot.

Like what I hear so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-03, 19:26:13
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

My new-found energy seems to have drained away.  May have to drink more coffee.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:34:46
Wow, The Whirlwind (main disc) taken as one piece is very long, but it's got some stellar moments.  Check out the end of "Is It Really Happening?" (I assume many of you already have).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:48:11
01. The Outfield - [Voices Of Babylon #01] Voices Of Babylon

Was scrolling through my CD collection... stumbled over this one and thought I might give it a spin, as I simply couldn't remember what this band was about, but must have been something, back when I bought it....

First track: music history... might be due to my subconscious connecting it to some sort of ... em... teenage escapade... or so....
rest of the album: sheesh.... makes me think of "very much inspired by Yes' 90125 or the likes... reminds me of something I already heard, good production, but hey... 80s..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outfield

PS: Tony, if you read this, please don't be mad at me... I truly highly respect (mostly) any kind of music making, and being unfair music critics is one of the things we "Proggers" tend to have as one of our main diseases... *runs*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:48:17
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:34:46
Wow, The Whirlwind (main disc) taken as one piece is very long, but it's got some stellar moments.  Check out the end of "Is It Really Happening?" (I assume many of you already have).

Whirlwind?

Never heard of.  ???

;)

NP> Indukti ~ Idmen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:50:06
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:48:11
01. The Outfield - [Voices Of Babylon #01] Voices Of Babylon

Was scrolling through my CD collection... stumbled over this one and thought I might give it a spin, as I simply couldn't remember what this band was about, but must have been something, back when I bought it....

First track: music history... might be due to my subconscious connecting it to some sort of ... em... teenage escapade... or so....
rest of the album: sheesh.... makes me think of "very much inspired by Yes' 90125 or the likes... reminds me of something I already heard, good production, but hey... 80s..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outfield

"Josie's on a vacation far away..."

Wow, those childhood memories!  :o :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:59:35
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:50:06
"Josie's on a vacation far away..."

Wow, those childhood memories!  :o :D

omg, see ...err hear what Katy Perry made of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8t9P5GBf4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-03, 22:06:20
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:59:35
omg, see ...err hear what Katy Perry made of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8t9P5GBf4

One: I have no idea who Katy Perry is and

Two: OMG!!! :o :o :o

That's freakin' bad!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 22:07:09
04. U2 - [Rattle and Hum #04] Hawkmoon 269

better.... I need your love...! *chant*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 22:23:30
01. Crash Test Dummies - [God Shuffled His Feet #01] God Shuffled His Feet

so awesome, altogether... really... would buy this one again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 23:22:25
18. Drugstore Fanatics - [What's Born in the Basement #06] Shifter

*horns* yeah.... *headbangs*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2009-11-04, 00:41:53
The Who - Eminence Front

listening to 181.fm

nighty night, folks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-11-04, 07:41:04
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:34:46
Wow, The Whirlwind (main disc) taken as one piece is very long, but it's got some stellar moments.  Check out the end of "Is It Really Happening?" (I assume many of you already have).

Actually, the end of Is It Really Happening is my favourite bit of the entire album! 8)

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 23:22:25
18. Drugstore Fanatics - [What's Born in the Basement #06] Shifter

*horns* yeah.... *headbangs*

Glad I could help... ;) :D


NP: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-11-04, 07:51:03
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-11-02, 15:28:57
Is it any good ?

I gave the album only a couple of spins so far, but I think it's pretty solid. The overall sound is very dark and moody, as can be expected from Katatonia. If you like the previous album 'The Great Cold Distance' I think you are gonna like the new album as well.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-04, 09:51:25
JP New Era - Renaissance Revolutiion
NP World through my eyes - RPWL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-04, 12:08:07
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 21:48:11
01. The Outfield - [Voices Of Babylon #01] Voices Of Babylon

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-03, 22:23:30
01. Crash Test Dummies - [God Shuffled His Feet #01] God Shuffled His Feet

Some rather arcane groups you'v been listenin to, Cap (at least in the Room). I'l keep'm in mind.

The Who's Eminence Front I don't know either, but admittedly I have hardly heard anything of what they released after Who's Next (this one and Tommy I listened to massively).

U2's Rattle and Hum is of course a classic  *horns*

And Drugstore Fanatics now a Room fave  8)

Mad, could you get Cap a big beer ?  That might keep him in the Room for a while  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-04, 17:26:09
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris

Special, to say the least, but in a  *horns*  way.

When listenin to this stuff, I always have to look in the mirror, cause it gives me a feeling like my face got crooky ... or creaky ... or croaky, somethin like that  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ben-R on Wed, 2009-11-04, 21:06:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-04, 17:26:09
NP  Queens Of The Stone Age:  Era Vulgaris

Special, to say the least, but in a  *horns*  way.

When listenin to this stuff, I always have to look in the mirror, cause it gives me a feeling like my face got crooky ... or creaky ... or croaky, somethin like that  ???

Nicky.

Special is indeed a good word to describe it. Love that album.
I still to this day cant decide which of the last 3 QOTSA albums is my fav.
Josh Homme is the man. cant w8 for "Them crooked vultures" album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-11-05, 12:17:44
NP: Foo Fighters - There Is Nothing Left To lose

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 12:32:20
Quote from: Ben-R on Wed, 2009-11-04, 21:06:15
Special is indeed a good word to describe it. Love that album.

At last a serious newbie  8)

Welcome, Ben-R  :)  - extra welcome cause we had some very unwelcome intruders recently  >:(

Yup, QOTSA have their own very special niche in progworld. Indescribable, gotta be experienced  *horns*

I also love all their albums. Era seems most far out, so that's probably why I like it best  ;D


NP  SyX:  The Damnation Game

Already this second album of theirs was/is excellent, has a lotta drive, melody, full-fledged musicianship, and the special SyX sound, altho it's still a long way to "V: The New Mythology Suite"  *horns*

Damnation was the first album with Russ Allen. He seems to have been a big improvement over Rod Tyler for the band.

I can thus recom all SyX albums from Damnation to Paradise Lost (2-7) + Live On The Edge Of Forever  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 12:54:35
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-04, 09:51:25
JP New Era - Renaissance Revolutiion

New band in the Room. What are they like, Iggy ?  (please a bit more than "good")  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-05, 13:22:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 12:54:35
New band in the Room. What are they like, Iggy ?  (please a bit more than "good")  ;)

Nicky.

Revolution Renaissance is a multinational heavy metal band founded by guitarist Timo Tolkki after he left Stratovarius in 2008. The studio lineup for the New Era album was Michael Kiske, Tobias Sammet and Pasi Rantanen on vocals, Pasi Heikkilä on bass, Joonas Puolakka on keyboards, and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Tolkki himself is the only one included in the permanent lineup, which was announced later. In March of 2009, the band released their second album Age of Aquarius with a permanent lineup. The Band said that it was "by far the darkest, heaviest and most symphonic album that Tolkki has ever been involved in." In October of 2009 Timo Tokki announced that both Justin Biggs and Mike Khalilov have left the band due to musical differences.

Hope that helps. I wouldn't call it run of the mill but neither will it be one of my all time favourites. They're quite good.  ;D

NP Dark Matter - IQ currently the awesome Harvest of Souls.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-05, 13:27:01
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-05, 13:22:40
Revolution Renaissance is a multinational heavy metal band founded by guitarist Timo Tolkki after he left Stratovarius in 2008. The studio lineup for the New Era album was Michael Kiske, Tobias Sammet and Pasi Rantanen on vocals, Pasi Heikkilä on bass, Joonas Puolakka on keyboards, and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Tolkki himself is the only one included in the permanent lineup, which was announced later. In March of 2009, the band released their second album Age of Aquarius with a permanent lineup. The Band said that it was "by far the darkest, heaviest and most symphonic album that Tolkki has ever been involved in." In October of 2009 Timo Tokki announced that both Justin Biggs and Mike Khalilov have left the band due to musical differences.

Hope that helps. I wouldn't call it run of the mill but neither will it be one of my all time favourites. They're quite good.  ;D

NP Dark Matter - IQ currently the awesome Harvest of Souls.

By the way Stratovarious are quite good too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 15:20:26
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-05, 13:22:40
Hope that helps.

Thanks, Iggy, very informative  :)

Looks like it's not top priority for me.

Till now, the only Finnish metal that has gripped me is Children Of Bodom.

I have Sonata Arctica's Unia on my shopping list; I'v heard some tracks and it sounds promising.

I'v also heard some Stratovarius, but it hasnt clicked yet.

Can any of you recom some other good Finnish groups/albums (not Nightwish) ?


NP  Library rustles

Nice that it's so quiet here.

Occasionally a Pakistani guy sits here and plays some (what I call) Punjabi jive that all pc users join in on, but that's ok too. I have a good concentration  :)

Else it's difficult to listen to music here. That's why I usually wait till my sojourns in Malmö with that  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-11-05, 15:41:31
NP: Dredg - El Cielo

I went to see Dredg live for the first time a few weeks ago and they were fantastic! Really a great live-band. They maybe are a little too 'alternative' for Roomies at first sight but just underneath the surface there are a lot of proggy moments to be found. Delving deeper into this band is really rewarding. I think their music is pretty original as well. They sound like no other band and I think that's very rare these days. 8)

Dredg is unfortunately also a band that has taken a big hit by today's download-culture. They even stated in a recent interview that this years output 'The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion' may well be their swansong, which makes me very sad... :(

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-11-05, 15:43:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 15:20:26
I have Sonata Arctica's Unia on my shopping list; I'v heard some tracks and it sounds promising.
Can any of you recom some other good Finnish groups/albums (not Nightwish) ?

My fave from Sonata Artica is Silence : very melodic and rather easy listening light speed metal. Unia is more demanding, not bad but it hasn't clicked with me so far despite a half dozen listens ...

NP Ten - The Essential Collection 1995-2005  CD 2 : The Ballads
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Ben-R on Thu, 2009-11-05, 16:19:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 12:32:20
At last a serious newbie  8)

Welcome, Ben-R  :)  - extra welcome cause we had some very unwelcome intruders recently  >:(

Yup, QOTSA have their own very special niche in progworld. Indescribable, gotta be experienced  *horns*

I also love all their albums. Era seems most far out, so that's probably why I like it best  ;D


Thanks fo the warm welcome (eventhough i have been "Silently" reading for a while :))
Anyway , yeah, seeing those guys live was one hell of an experience..

NP - Drugstore Fanatics "What's born in the basement"  (Yes, still on that one.. :))

B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-05, 18:24:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-05, 15:20:26
Thanks, Iggy, very informative  :)

Looks like it's not top priority for me.

Till now, the only Finnish metal that has gripped me is Children Of Bodom.

I have Sonata Arctica's Unia on my shopping list; I'v heard some tracks and it sounds promising.

I'v also heard some Stratovarius, but it hasnt clicked yet.

Can any of you recom some other good Finnish groups/albums (not Nightwish) ?


NP  Library rustles

Nice that it's so quiet here.

Occasionally a Pakistani guy sits here and plays some (what I call) Punjabi jive that all pc users join in on, but that's ok too. I have a good concentration  :)

Else it's difficult to listen to music here. That's why I usually wait till my sojourns in Malmö with that  ;)

Nicky.

Don't think I have any more Finish music.

A friend at work 'forced' me to listen to Stratovarius and I quite liked them. I think Elements is one of their better ones. As I say nice for a change. You may have noticed but I am far more into prog than metal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-05, 19:29:01
Today:
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Muse - The Resistance

Now:
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-11-05, 22:06:24
Voyager ~ I Am The ReVolution

Brilliant!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-11-06, 11:08:39
The Undertones - Hypnotised

Track 1 : More Songs About Chocolate And Girls

"Sit down - relax and cancel all other engagements
It's never too late to enjoy dumb entertainment"

I think Steve "musicman" Jones would enjoy those lyrics  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-06, 11:37:04
NP  Dark Tranquillity:  Fiction  &  Character

One of the big Gothenburg metal groups.

The singing is mainly growl, but else the music is not so extreme, and there is a lot of melody, keyboard atmosphere, and tranquil passages. A bit like Skyfire and Andromeda, tho heavier.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2009-11-06, 12:15:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-06, 11:37:04
NP  Dark Tranquillity:  Fiction  &  Character

One of the big Gothenburg metal groups.

The singing is mainly growl, but else the music is not so extreme, and there is a lot of melody, keyboard atmosphere, and tranquil passages. A bit like Skyfire and Andromeda, tho heavier.

Nicky.

Sounds interesting - a bit Opethish maybe ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-06, 14:57:45
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2009-11-06, 12:15:59
Sounds interesting - a bit Opethish maybe ?

Yeah, the heavy metal parts of Opeth; but Opeth have a much greater scope.

Still, Dark Tranquillity's (a third DT) Fiction is worth a listen, sufficiently different from anything else, and Fiction is probably their most varied album to date  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-11-06, 20:36:11
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-11-06, 22:20:39
"Gentlemen, start your Winamp"

...

Mark And Clark Band ~ Worn Down Piano

Nostalgia.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-11-07, 08:55:20
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-07, 10:36:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-11-05, 22:06:24
Voyager ~ I Am ReVolution

Nice  8)  - altho where the revolution comes in, I can't quite see  ???

http://www.myspace.com/voyageraustralia

And there's a Simone for Greenie (on guitar)  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-07, 13:26:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-07, 10:36:48
Nice  8)  - altho where the revolution comes in, I can't quite see  ???

http://www.myspace.com/voyageraustralia

And there's a Simone for Greenie (on guitar)  :D

Nicky.

Pleasant with some nice bits to it, but yeah, not exactly a revolution.  Wrong Simone, although she is a redhead.  And Arjen's partner in crime would no doubt be pleased to see someone else playing like a girl (which is the motto of Lori's shredding website).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-07, 13:33:07
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-07, 13:26:06
Wrong Simone

So it's not just in a name  ;D


NP  Children Of Bodom

http://www.myspace.com/childrenofbodom

Easily the most exciting Finnish group I'v encountered (imo)  *horns*

How come Finns are such suckers for saloon metal ?  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-11-07, 21:05:18
NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

I felt the desire to give this disc a spin again after the awesomeness that is The Whirlwind! *horns* And guess what: It's still as good as when I first heard it. 8)

I'm really hoping for a Transatlantic tour in 2010!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-08, 00:05:26
Anathema ~ A Fine Day To Exit

Surprisingly enough, both the song and the album.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2009-11-08, 00:12:19
Jon & Vangelis - [The Friends Of Mr. Cairo (1981)]  #01 - I'll Find My Way Home

great.... where's my bong...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-08, 00:32:22
Blind Ego ~ Numb

Still an excellent cd!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-11-08, 09:58:54
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2009-11-08, 00:12:19
great.... where's my bong...

It's been replaced by a cup of 'erbal tea, Cap  ;D


Quote
Jon & Vangelis - [The Friends Of Mr. Cairo (1981)]

Yeah, great album that  *horns*

I'v spent looong hours with the wonderful music of Jon & Vangelis  8)


And now to somethin actually not so different:

NP  Hoola Bandoola Band:  Juanita

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JIz4-GD99I&feature=related

A very wistful song about the Spanish Civil War (in Swedish).

Brings back wonderful memories of my youth. These guys were always around when we held fests for the oppressed and persecuted.

You said "bongs", Cap ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-11-08, 16:45:02
NP  Another fabulous video with Jeff Loomis, playing Miles Of Machines from his album Zero Order Phase:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjfUMLeKd5E   *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-11-08, 20:01:05
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-08, 00:32:22
Blind Ego ~ Numb

Still an excellent cd!
Definitely, one of my favorite releases in 2009  8)

just: Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

now: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-11-08, 20:55:19
NP  Peter Gabriel  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/PeterGabriel  *horns*

Sky Blue is such a wonderful song  8)


One of his finest songs, Blood Of Eden, in a beautiful version with PG and Sinéad O'Connor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAHIaQJLCQA

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-08, 20:56:00
Sylvan ~ Vapour Trails

Man, gorgeous!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-09, 19:47:35
NP: Phideaux - Number Seven

This band is really fascinating.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-10, 14:04:52
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-09, 19:47:35
NP: Phideaux - Number Seven

This band is really fascinating.

Yep I agree. Doomsday Afternoon is probably my favourite CD purchased this year.

JP Animals - Pink Floyd
NP Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-10, 14:31:36
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-09, 19:47:35
NP: Phideaux - Number Seven

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-10, 14:04:52
JP Animals - Pink Floyd
NP Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd

Won't complain about those  *horns*


NP  Pantommind:  Shade Of Fate

Bulgarian progmetal band, in league (both senses) with Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder (Tom, Mad  ;) ), with some Balkan flavor  *horns*

Not quite pantheon imo with this first album from 2005, but Batman writes that their newly released (2009) album Lunasense is even better, so let's see (of tranquility) .....

The guys look like Dracula's paladins (the guitarist Peter Vichew could be Tom's vampire doppelgänger), but true proggies shouldnt get frightened by that  ;D

http://www.myspace.com/pantommind

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-10, 14:46:40
This godless endeavour by Nevermore
Gutter ballet by Savatage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-10, 16:04:25
NP: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

I got so much new music in the past few months that I keep forgetting a few.   Haven't played this one since shortly after I bought it.  Thanks, Ig.

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-10, 14:04:52
Yep I agree. Doomsday Afternoon is probably my favourite CD purchased this year.

There's been a lot of good music arriving in the Sea Mammal Estuary lately, but at the moment, I think I'd say the same.  Stunning album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-10, 16:34:04
NP UFO - Making Contact

I am still scrolling through UFO's impressive -by numbers and quality- back catalogue. I give a big thumb up to Chrysalis/EMI for all the recent reissues including valuable bonus tracks and riveting booklets with old photographs and stories about the recordings. It's really top notch quality work that you don't necessarily expect from music companies, especially when it's done for a band that has been out of the light for decades *horns*

Making Contact is an album without both Schenker and Way, the band is about to fall in pieces but the music is still surprisingly good ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-10, 16:44:55
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-10, 17:54:52
RHCP - Uplift mofo party plan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-10, 19:25:42
NP Seconds Out - Genesis

I purchased the hugely expensive live boxed set and had a couple of nice surprises. I can't believe they didn't put the Lamb Live in it though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-11-10, 19:57:07
jp: Knight Area - Under A New Sign
np: Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-11-10, 21:51:21
http://www.psychedelik.com/

"psytranse" stream... really cool...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-10, 21:55:24
Rewiring Genesis ~ Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-11, 13:23:16
NP Effloresce - Oceansize

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-11, 13:44:13
Epicus doomicus metallicus by Candlemass

heavy as hell  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-11, 15:36:20
Borrowed some cd's at the library. Played:


Europe:  The Final Countdown

+ a few other songs from a greatest hits album, and read the cover notes about their history. Don't worry guys:  This is as much as I wanna know about Europe.


Heaven & Hell:  The Devil You Know

Not as good as I had expected  :(

There's a lotta hype about this album in metalworld. Well, when ya get Dio, Iommi, Geezer, and Vinny together, guess there's gotta be. Seemed to me basicly a rehash of Sabbath, and that great a singer Dio aint imo  :-\


Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

The latest album from Priest (2008), with Rob Halford on vocals, K. K. Downing and Glenn Tipton on guitars, Ian Hill on bass, Scott Travis on drums, and even Don Airey as guest on keys.

This album was a very positive surprise  *horns*

Till now, I had regarded Priest as a rather regular metal group (despite being based in the city of cities  ;D ). What I had heard earlier didnt really impress me.

However, with Nostradamus, they'v created a masterpiece !

Exciting story and lyrics, formidable delivery by Rob Halford, lotta melody and emotion, and of course top-notch musicianship  8)

The album reminds me of Iced Earth's Something Wicked epos, in scope and delivery, altho Nostradamus is surprisingly less heavy and more emotional. And Rob's singing is similar to Ripper's, which aint surprising, since they both have done Priest.

Guys, if ya want intelligent, melodic and emo metal  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-11, 17:03:05
Not listened to Nostradamus , in fact i have not listened to Priest since Painkiller. Might have to give this a go.

I like The devil you know but not as much as Mob Rules and it is on a par with Death magic doom from Candlemass so high praise indeed  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-11-11, 20:01:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-11, 15:36:20

Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

The latest album from Priest (2008), with Rob Halford on vocals, K. K. Downing and Glenn Tipton on guitars, Ian Hill on bass, Scott Travis on drums, and even Don Airey as guest on keys.

This album was a very positive surprise  *horns*

Till now, I had regarded Priest as a rather regular metal group (despite being based in the city of cities  ;D ). What I had heard earlier didnt really impress me.

However, with Nostradamus, they'v created a masterpiece !

Guys, if ya want intelligent, melodic and emo metal  ;)

I am not surprised of your reaction since Nostradamus is described as close to prog metal by many reviews. I haven't heard a single note of it though ...

NP UFO - Misdemeanor

Wow, I think I finally found a bad UFO album  :( ... if it can really be seen as a UFO album considering the line-up !

For the anecdote, I read that UFO and Judas Priest never were close friends, nor friends at all, despite being studio neighbours occasionally.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-11, 20:08:26
NP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

I'm not feeling all that metallic lately.  Mostly I'm playing Phideaux, then one of my other recent acquisitions, then more Phideaux.  I rather like Phideaux.   ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-11, 15:36:20

Heaven & Hell:  The Devil You Know

Not as good as I had expected  :(

There's a lotta hype about this album in metalworld. Well, when ya get Dio, Iommi, Geezer, and Vinny together, guess there's gotta be. Seemed to me basicly a rehash of Sabbath, and that great a singer Dio aint imo  :-\

I hadn't heard about this one. Is it basically a reunion of the Dio-era Sabbath?  I have the original Heaven and Hell on LP, and as I recall, it's rather good as Ozzyless Sabbath goes.  I tend to agree Dio isn't a superstar singer, although he can get the job done most of the time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-11, 21:55:00
Np Frames - Oceansize
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-12, 12:14:59
JP  Judas Priest:  Nostradamus  *horns*

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-11-11, 20:01:57
Nostradamus is described as close to prog metal by many reviews.

It's definitely progmetal, and it's great progmetal !


JP  Into Eternity:  Buried In Oblivion

Exciting band from Regina SK. Remind me most of Scar Symmetry, but less growly and heavy. Like SS, wonderful vocal harmonies, and excellent musicianship. Could easily become a Room fave  ;)


NP  3:  The End Is Begun

Super  *horns*

Greenie, you should try this band  ;)

Tom, they thank Dillinger Escape Plan in their cover notes, so maybe ...  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-11, 20:08:26
I hadn't heard about this one. Is it basically a reunion of the Dio-era Sabbath?

That's my impression, altho I havent listened much to Sabbath since the 70's. Iac it sounded rather bland to me  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-12, 17:15:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-12, 12:14:59
JP  Into Eternity:  Buried In Oblivion

Exciting band from Regina SK. Remind me most of Scar Symmetry, but less growly and heavy. Like SS, wonderful vocal harmonies, and excellent musicianship. Could easily become a Room fave  ;)

I've been to Regina.  There's not a lot to do besides be a great band, so they may indeed be good.   ;D

Quote
NP  3:  The End Is Begun

Super  *horns*

Greenie, you should try this band  ;)

I see they're from Woodstock.  Obviously a bunch of hippies.  Then again I rather like hippies.   ;)

While Europe Slept: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Still Snoozing: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Both best of 2009 candidates IMO.   *horns*

NP: Pixies - Doolittle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-12, 18:48:14
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether

Not exactly prog, but very pleasant  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-11-12, 21:15:33
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-12, 23:05:22
Live over Europe - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-13, 08:12:06
JP Into the Electric Castle - Ayreon   *horns*
NP The Final Experiment - Ayreon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-11-13, 10:09:52
NP Evergrey - In Search Of Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-13, 12:00:00
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-12, 17:15:22
I've been to Regina.  There's not a lot to do

Rhymes nicely  ;D


Quote
I see they're from Woodstock.  Obviously a bunch of hippies.  Then again I rather like hippies.   ;)

Bit too young to be real hippies. But they'r very imaginitive, and if that's your understanding of hippies, Greenie, then I also like hippies  ;D


Quote
NP: Pixies - Doolittle

Bought that album on a young friend's recom. Played it a few times and gave it away. Not my taste  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-11-13, 15:23:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-11, 15:36:20

Europe:  The Final Countdown

+ a few other songs from a greatest hits album, and read the cover notes about their history. Don't worry guys:  This is as much as I wanna know about Europe.




Now, I do worry. There is, after all, so much more to know. After all, we're talking about the band with Joey Tempest in it. You know, the song writer only parallelled or surpassed by Björn & Benny (ABBA), Andi Deris, and Simon & Garfunkel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-13, 15:29:16
Quote from: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-11-13, 15:23:24
we're talking about the band with Joey Tempest in it. You know, the song writer only parallelled or surpassed by Björn & Benny (ABBA), Andi Deris, and Simon & Garfunkel.

You forgot Britney, Céline, and Heintje, Deenie  :P

OK, Simon & Garfunkel  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-11-13, 15:30:40
*Grumble*



:D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-13, 18:51:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-13, 12:00:00
Rhymes nicely  ;D

It does indeed, but I suspect the natives get tired of the joke rather early in their lives.  That really is how they pronounce it though.   :o

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-13, 12:00:00

Bought that album on a young friend's recom. Played it a few times and gave it away. Not my taste  :(


The above re: Pixies - Doolittle:  Other than 'Here Comes Your Man' and 'Monkey Gone to Heaven', it took me time to appreciate this also, but now I like it a lot.   Still, you may never like it much -- at least it's in a direction you don't seem to go for often.  Not prog but not standard either.


NP: Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-13, 19:22:42
NP Zero Order Phase - Jeff Loomis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-13, 20:02:07
NP: Cardiacs (on MySpace)

I got curious too.  Sounds pretty nifty so far.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-13, 21:50:38
NP: Opeth - Watershed

A few grunts but mostly contains actual singing -- and good enough to put up with the occasional grunt.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2009-11-13, 22:50:47
Metallica - [Garage Inc. CD1 (1998)]  #04 - Turn The Page  *horns*

Kind of a good choice for my current moods in the evenings after coming home...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2009-11-13, 23:14:55
U2 - [The Unforgettable Fire (1984)]  #04 - The Unforgettable Fire

...beautiful....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-14, 12:04:40
Faith divides us death unites us by Paradise Lost

It was average on first listen but it is a real grower and i am now enjoying it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-14, 12:11:44
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-13, 19:22:42
NP Zero Order Phase - Jeff Loomis

*horns*

I was long wondering who would be the first to take up my lead on this one. Iggy, you certainly were one of the candidates, as you grant me some credibility, but I also had others in mind who have a predilection for progmetal guitar (ad)ventures.

Now that I'v given my opinion on it on several occasions, I'm very curious to hear what you think of it, Iggy. But give it some runs first; there's so much power in it that it takes some time to start sinkin in.

But I'm sure you'l enjoy it. Awesome, I say !


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-14, 12:04:40
Faith divides us death unites us by Paradise Lost

I had a spin of PL last weekend when I listened to Icon, Draconian Times, and Believe In Nothing. Quite enjoyed'm.

What's Faith like (compared with their earlier releases), Funkster ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-14, 13:32:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-14, 12:11:44
*horns*

I was long wondering who would be the first to take up my lead on this one. Iggy, you certainly were one of the candidates, as you grant me some credibility, but I also had others in mind who have a predilection for progmetal guitar (ad)ventures.

Now that I'v given my opinion on it on several occasions, I'm very curious to hear what you think of it, Iggy. But give it some runs first; there's so much power in it that it takes some time to start sinkin in.

But I'm sure you'l enjoy it. Awesome, I say !

Nicky.

I found it on Spotify so had to give it a go. You know me Nicky it may take a while but I'll get there in the end. After one listen I can confirm that he knows how to play a guitar.  ;D


NP Snowfall on Judgement Day - Redemption
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-14, 17:09:12

I had a spin of PL last weekend when I listened to Icon, Draconian Times, and Believe In Nothing. Quite enjoyed'm.

What's Faith like (compared with their earlier releases), Funkster ?

Nicky.
[/quote]

I cannot compare it as it is the only PL album i have  :-[

Very pleasant though
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-11-14, 19:11:12
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-11-15, 11:32:39
Neal Morse - Lifeline

track: So Many Roads  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2009-11-15, 12:14:14
Chris Rea "Letter from Amsterdam". Quite OK, but far from his best track.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-11-15, 14:13:26
Now obtaned a copy of Draconian Times by PL and enjoying that as well  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-15, 17:06:04
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2009-11-15, 14:13:26
Now obtaned a copy of Draconian Times by PL and enjoying that as well  *horns*

If i may so bold to reply on that:

Draconian Times is their best!

Period.  *horns* 8)

NP> Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind

Stunning!
Recognisable but stunning nevertheless.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-15, 17:54:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-15, 17:06:04
NP> Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind

Stunning!
Recognisable but stunning nevertheless.

Again. Still.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-16, 12:26:31
Played:

Between The Buried And Me:  Colors

Surprised me. Excellent !  Lotta crossover here:  Metal, metalcore, jazz, growl, folk, classic, and all convincingly. Keeps changin. How much logic there is to it, I don't know yet. Certainly a repeat-album  8)


Venom:  Kissing The Beast

A compilation. Also many influences here: thrash, black, punk, and sufficiently varied to hold my attention  8)

John, this would be your field ?  :)


And of course:

Judas Priest:  Nostradamus  *horns*



Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-14, 13:32:30
You know me Nicky it may take a while but I'll get there in the end.

;)

Quote
I found it on Spotify

What was the path leading to it, Iggy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 00:20:58
Before: Phideaux - The Great Leap    Not the equal of Doomsday Afternoon but still good stuff.

NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

iTunes tells me I've played this one a lot.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-17, 10:53:47
NP Ultravox - Vienna

Brings back so many memories ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-11-17, 10:58:12
The Whirlwind - Transatlantic which has finally decided to arrive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 11:25:20
Icon by Paradise Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-17, 14:15:59
Joe Lynn Turner - Second hand life :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-17, 14:41:56
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-17, 14:15:59
Joe Lynn Turner

Is this one'o'm goats, Deenie ?  ;D


Played:

Arena:  Lion's Cage  &  Pride

The music's nice here and there, but admittedly, Arena took the big leap musically with The Visitor  *horns*

However, the lyrics already here challenge me fully. The many references to myth and history tells me that Clive and Mick have been all over the place, but then they'r put together in a very unusual way.

Gotto do these two albums a few more times now I'm into it.

John Carson reminds me a bit of Fish (JC must be Scottish or at least Northern English). He's excellent, but I must say that Rob goes much deeper with me  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 16:04:28
NP: The Noodle Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 16:10:20
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-17, 10:53:47
NP Ultravox - Vienna

Brings back so many memories ...

Mainly being beaten to number 1 by Shaddupa your face  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 16:13:22
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 16:10:20
Mainly being beaten to number 1 by Shaddupa your face  ;)

I had that on a 45!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 17:04:37
Not something to boast about  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 17:16:56
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 17:04:37
Not something to boast about  ;)

At the time we found it quite amusing.  Then again, we were at that age where Benny Hill was amusing.

NP: Jethro Tull - Songs From the Wood

These guys need more Room exposure.  They're among the greats of prog.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-17, 18:29:57
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-17, 16:10:20
Mainly being beaten to number 1 by Shaddupa your face  ;)

Shaddupa  ??? I never heard that name/word before !!!

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 17:16:56
At the time we found it quite amusing.  Then again, we were at that age where Benny Hill was amusing.

Hum, I tend to disagree but watching my mum watch Benny Hill and laugh to tears was rather funny ... and a bit disturbing too  :-X

QuoteNP: Jethro Tull - Songs From the Wood

These guys need more Room exposure.  They're among the greats of prog.   *horns*

Indeed. Does everyone know the anecdote about them winning a heavy metal award ?  :)

NP UFO - Sharks  How could I ignore these guys for a quarter of century !?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-17, 21:31:26
NP UFO - No Place To Run

Track : This Fire Burns Tonight  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-17, 23:51:25
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-18, 10:25:31
My dying bride - A line of deathless kings

And very doomy it is as well  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-18, 11:46:31
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-17, 17:16:56
NP: Jethro Tull - Songs From the Wood

These guys need more Room exposure.  They're among the greats of prog.   *horns*

*horns*


Played:

Arena:  The Visitor  (on repeat)

Ye guys ever heard of this band ?  ;D

The Visitor is really a masterpiece. What a big leap from Pride. Guess John Mitchell brought a lotta excitement to the band  *horns*

Keith More was fine, but John certainly was an improvement.

Paul Wrightson is also great on The Visitor  8)


Interesting interview with John Carson:  http://www.progvisions.i12.com/interviews_uk/jc_uk.htm


Iced Earth:  The Glorious Burden

Another masterpiece  *horns*

About major moments in the formation of the USA, particularly the American Civil War, to which is devoted an epos in three parts.

The music is vintage IE, and Ripper sings his heart out.

When The Eagle Cries, about 9/11, really moved me deeply.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-11-18, 13:39:30
Shadow Gallery - Digital ghosts :o

First song, "With honor" (man, it hurts spelling that without a 'u') sounds remarkably SG-ish. New singer... ok, so far. First association is someone I dig and respect, but as a singer I want the new (or any) SG singer to remind me of... Tobias Sammet probably isn't the most desirable.

I am now a few minutes into the song. Probably reachine the end of it soon. And I'm not convinced. A am, though, a bit worried.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-18, 14:34:02
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-11-18, 13:39:30
Shadow Gallery - Digital ghosts :o

First song, "With honor" (man, it hurts spelling that without a 'u') sounds remarkably SG-ish. New singer... ok, so far. First association is someone I dig and respect, but as a singer I want the new (or any) SG singer to remind me of... Tobias Sammet probably isn't the most desirable.

I am now a few minutes into the song. Probably reachine the end of it soon. And I'm not convinced. A am, though, a bit worried.

it is my first SG album and i love it  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-18, 18:32:08
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-18, 14:34:02
it is my first SG album and i love it  :D

Are you in for a treat then with their back catalogue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-11-18, 18:34:34
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-11-18, 13:39:30
Shadow Gallery - Digital ghosts :o

I am now a few minutes into the song. Probably reachine the end of it soon. And I'm not convinced. A am, though, a bit worried.
Playing it too right now, played it more than ten times, it'll grown on you, I'm sure  *horns* 8)

Earlier today: Pendragon - Pure

Too long ago that I heard that album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-18, 22:50:20
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-11-18, 18:34:34
Playing it too right now, played it more than ten times, it'll grown on you, I'm sure  *horns* 8)

Earlier today: Pendragon - Pure

Too long ago that I heard that album  8)

I guess I should give Shadow Gallery a listen.  I've never heard them.   :-[

I've wanted to give Pure a try, but so far I can't find it anywhere for anywhere close to a normal CD price, and there doesn't seem to be a download purchase option.   :-\

Before: Phideaux - Chupacabras

NP: Phideaux - Number Seven

Yes, at least half of what I play lately is Phideaux.  It's that good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-11-18, 23:03:23
Manatee, if you like prog-metal then Shadow Gallery is simply a must-have.

Not that technical as DT but more song-based.
Very enjoyable to say the least!

NP> A Whirlwind

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-11-19, 00:24:23
NP:
FICTION FACTORY - "Feels Like Heaven"
from the album 'Throw The Warped Wheel Out'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 08:01:52
JP: IQ - Dark Matter
NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

Egads, two in a row that aren't Phideaux!

By the way, does anyone know what "Knight Area" means?  Is it a parking lot for knights to store their horses?

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-11-18, 23:03:23
Manatee, if you like prog-metal then Shadow Gallery is simply a must-have.

Not that technical as DT but more song-based.
Very enjoyable to say the least!

The answer to do I like prog-metal appears to be "sometimes."  I'll see if MySpace has a page for these guys.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-11-19, 09:48:47
My dying bride - A line of deathless kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-19, 11:37:45
NP  Trivium:  Shogun

Excellent, in the range of Into Eternity and Between The Buried And Me, also near Scar Symmetry, altho less harsh, and Mastodon, tho more metalcore  *horns*

Shogun is their latest studio album (2008), outta four albums in all.

I have their earlier Ascendancy (2005), which I didnt like on first runs a coupl'o years ago, as it seemed to me more noise than music, but now I can see that I'l have to get into this band .....

Interestingly there are currently several North American groups making top-rate music in this range  ;)


JP  In Flames:  A Sense Of Purpose

Otoh there's not much in the Gothenburg metal scene that I enjoy. The Gothenburg-groups strike me as being rather rough, unpolished, and unmelodic. Guess I'v left my Sturm & Drang rather far behind me, and I prefer polished, elegant progmetal like Trivium's (at least from Shogun on).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-11-19, 12:09:13
I have heard that Trivium sound like early Metallica Nicky ? Is that a fair assesment ?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-19, 12:38:12
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2009-11-19, 12:09:13
Is that a fair assesment ?

By no means !

Metallica were groundbreaking in the 80's. Their music was raw, straightforward, fast and thrashy. So were Hetfield's lyrics.

Metal has covered enormous territory since then.

Trivium today are metalcore, i.e. totally crossover, and completely virtuoso in all genres, in fact so much that they can actually compose pieces, and here and there slow down to some real moodiness.

Great groundbreaking band  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 17:25:30
JP: Phideaux - Chupacabras

I know I keep mentioning these guys, but the epic (20+ minutes) title track on this one is really excellent.   *horns*

NP: It Bites - The Tall Ships

Basically pop, but it's John Mitchell pop, so it's good anyway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-19, 19:35:56
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 08:01:52
The answer to do I like prog-metal appears to be "sometimes."  I'll see if MySpace has a page for these guys.
http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery  ;)

Just: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether

Now: Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:18:29
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 08:01:52
JP: IQ - Dark Matter
NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

Egads, two in a row that aren't Phideaux!

By the way, does anyone know what "Knight Area" means?  Is it a parking lot for knights to store their horses?

The answer to do I like prog-metal appears to be "sometimes."  I'll see if MySpace has a page for these guys.

I don't think that Shadow Gallery are Prog Metal. They can be loud but I don't think the Metal bit is necessary.

Try Room V special edition though with 2 CD's.

NP Gazpacho - Night.

Is it heresy if I say I prefer this to Tick Tock?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:31:23
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:18:29
I don't think that Shadow Gallery are Prog Metal. They can be loud but I don't think the Metal bit is necessary.

Try Room V special edition though with 2 CD's.
Well, Digital Ghosts is definitely their heaviest one. Unfortunately the three tracks on their MySpace are all from this album. I agree with you that 'Room V' should be a good start.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:37:50
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:31:23
Well, Digital Ghosts is definitely their heaviest one. Unfortunately the three tracks on their MySpace are all from this album. I agree with you that 'Room V' should be a good start.

Yep you are certainly correct about Digital Ghosts being the heaviest.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-11-19, 22:32:36
The dreadful hours by My dying bride which is the album they went 60's soul and featured a horn section

Nah , more doom and dark poetic lyrics again  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-11-19, 22:38:47
Katatonia's latest.

Clean vox!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 23:19:49
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:18:29
NP Gazpacho - Night.

Is it heresy if I say I prefer this to Tick Tock?

Not at all.  I do too.

NP: Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-11-20, 01:26:14
THE ADVENTURES - "Broken Land"
from the album 'The Sea of Love'

I have a bit of an 80's thing going on at the moment...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-11-20, 09:50:56
The Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

It's great. Listening to it has become really addicitve. It's heavy and in your face, but it's very upbeat at the same time. The song structures are also kept quite 'simple' this time around. For this album DT shares vocal duties with Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen and this works really well. I think she adds a magic touch to this album with her soaring vocals in a lot of songs.

Favourite tracks so far: Hyperdrive!, Numbered!

At the beginning of the year I only knew the name Devin Townsend, I wasn't familiar with his music at all. How that has changed since then with two brilliant albums that were released in the course of just one year... :o

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-11-20, 10:52:56
JF UFO - Covenant
NP UFO - Mechanix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-20, 11:21:46
Played:

Trivium:  Ascendancy

Still can't like this one  :(

It's a very angry album, with a lotta shout and little melody  :-\

It's amazing that they could make Shogun, such a mature masterpiece, three years later (Mad  ;) )  *horns*


Death Cab For Cutie:  Plans

Nothing to do with death metal; on the contrary, quite gentle atmospheric rock, with nice metaphors  8)

Greenie, you must know these guys  ???


Life Of Agony:  Broken Valley

Again, no metal band, as one would expect, but more hard melodic rock. Nice, but not edgy  8)


Whitesnake:  Good To Be Bad

David Coverdale sings fabulously. It's a pity that he never found a stable group of progressive musicians to work with. The best I'v heard with him is the album Coverdale-Page that he did together with Jimmy Page  *horns*

They made only that one album together.

The Whitesnake stuff I'v heard is excellent and gripping here and there, but only barely progressive  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-11-20, 12:17:20
After listening to Devin Townsend's Addicted pretty much non-stop for a couple of days I played the following albums this morning:

- Editors - The Back Room
- Coheed And Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 1: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
- Incubus - A Crow Left Of The Murder
- Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

I'm not sure if these bands are 'prog' enough to appeal to Roomies, but I like them very much and that what matters (for me anyway...;)).

NP: Rammstein - Liebe Ist Für Alle Da *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-20, 11:21:46
Life Of Agony:  Broken Valley

Again, no metal band, as one would expect, but more hard melodic rock. Nice, but not edgy  8)

Do you know a song of theirs called Weeds? I'm absolutely in love with that track!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-20, 14:40:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-11-20, 12:17:20
Do you know a song of theirs called Weeds?

It's on Soul Searching Sun (1997), Tom.

I'v only heard Broken Valley (2005). I'l listen to it a couple more times, and then bring it back to the library, and unless it starts gripping me seriously, I don't think I'l pursue LOA further  :-\


I'l have to get back to C&C soon tho. Thanks for reminding me  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-20, 16:31:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-11-20, 09:50:56
The Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

It's great. Listening to it has become really addicitve. It's heavy and in your face, but it's very upbeat at the same time. The song structures are also kept quite 'simple' this time around. For this album DT shares vocal duties with Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen and this works really well. I think she adds a magic touch to this album with her soaring vocals in a lot of songs.

Favourite tracks so far: Hyperdrive!, Numbered!

At the beginning of the year I only knew the name Devin Townsend, I wasn't familiar with his music at all. How that has changed since then with two brilliant albums that were released in the course of just one year... :o

I'm hoping mine will arrive today.  I was much the same at the beginning of the year, but the seven brilliant albums before Ki already had me convinced.   ;)   Looking forward to the Anneke van Giersbergen collaboration.  I liked her voice right away when I first heard The Gathering, but they just didn't have very many songs that grabbed me.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-11-20, 11:21:46

Death Cab For Cutie:  Plans

Nothing to do with death metal; on the contrary, quite gentle atmospheric rock, with nice metaphors  8)

Greenie, you must know these guys  ???

Just barely.  I know the name and have heard a song or two, but I haven't really heard enough to form an opinion.

Quote
Whitesnake:  Good To Be Bad

David Coverdale sings fabulously. It's a pity that he never found a stable group of progressive musicians to work with. The best I'v heard with him is the album Coverdale-Page that he did together with Jimmy Page  *horns*

They made only that one album together.

The Whitesnake stuff I'v heard is excellent and gripping here and there, but only barely progressive  :-\

Whitesnake wasn't taken very seriously here when they were current -- possibly since they're best known for the video of Coverdale's then actress-girlfriend posing on the hood of a car.  I heard a song on the radio several months ago, and I was surprised how much I liked it.

NP: Kamelot - Epica

Epica really needs to release an album called Kamelot just to confuse people even more.   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-20, 20:57:30
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Addicted    :)

Naturally I had to play this right away.  I like it.  It's almost pop by Devin standards.  By the way, Hyperdrive! is a new version of the same song (no !) from Ziltoid the Omniscient.  I like both versions.  The female vocals are an interesting wrinkle.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-20, 22:19:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-20, 20:57:30
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Addicted    :)

Naturally I had to play this right away.  I like it.  It's almost pop by Devin standards.  By the way, Hyperdrive! is a new version of the same song (no !) from Ziltoid the Omniscient.  I like both versions.  The female vocals are an interesting wrinkle.

Ah I guess there is a happy sea mammal across the pond.

NP Bravo - Gazpacho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-21, 10:16:16
NP  Trivium  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/trivium

Got some'o their best songs there, e.g. Throes Of Perdition  *horns*

Let's see if there're any b*s left in the Room  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-21, 11:34:33
NP  Judas Priest  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/judaspriest

Some nice songs from Nostradamus and Angel Of Retribution  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-21, 12:56:55
Earlier Fiendish - Phideaux
Just The Incident - Porcupine Tree
Now The Resistance - Muse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:00:41
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lain and Scarsick.

I have to say that I don't quite get these guys yet. I'm sure I ought to like them given that other roomies like them.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:15:32
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:00:41
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lain and Scarsick.

I have to say that I don't quite get these guys yet. I'm sure I ought to like them given that other roomies like them.  ;D

I know what you mean. I struggled with them for ages but just could not get it so gave up !!

I much prefer Opeth , Riverside , Anathema etc etc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-21, 16:58:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-21, 10:16:16
NP  Trivium  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/trivium

Got some'o their best songs there, e.g. Throes Of Perdition  *horns*

Let's see if there're any b*s left in the Room  ;)


Just played Trivium via the above link.  Normally I put my b*s away when I hibernate, but I made an exception.  These guys are a pretty damned heavy, that's for sure.  The parts with "growl" (actually, I think it's more just screaming) are a bit much for me, but when they transition to melodic with clean vocals, I kind of like them.  Interestingly, they tend to do this rather abruptly in the middle of songs.  Some of the less extreme screaming sounds like James Hetfield.

Also sampled Room V by Shadow Gallery on their website.  Only samples not full songs though.  Crikey, these guys are from Allentown.  I could pretty much drive over there and have a beer with them.

NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

I was late to the Transatlantic party, so I'm just now filling in my collection.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-11-21, 18:57:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-21, 16:58:42
NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

I was late to the Transatlantic party, so I'm just now filling in my collection.

A great party it is  *horns*

PP Helloween - Keeper ... Part 1
JP Gotthard - G.
NP Joe Jackson - At the BBC Simply stunning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-11-21, 19:14:20
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-21, 16:58:42
These guys are pretty damned heavy, that's for sure.  The parts with "growl" (actually, I think it's more just screaming) are a bit much for me, but when they transition to melodic with clean vocals, I kind of like them.

Nice, Greenie  8)

Honestly, I find it hard to pin down what it is that makes Trivium special compared to the scores of very heavy metal and metalcore growling, screaming bands today. I'v listened to a lotta this stuff recently, and I'm repeatedly amazed at how all these musicians do astounding things with their voices and instruments.

Still, it's a rare joy hitting upon bands like Trivium and Scar Symmetry. I hear it almost right away, something that makes them special. I have a feeling that it's cause they go for the melody, while still keeping all the rage and passion  ???

It would be interesting if someone else had a take on this  ;)


Quote
Some of the less extreme screaming sounds like James Hetfield.

A bit like Linkin Park too  8)


Quote
Normally I put my b*s away when I hibernate

Right, Geenie, they should be kept cool  ;D


Quote
Also sampled Room V by Shadow Gallery on their website.

This is a masterpiece, a must for any proggie  *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:00:41
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lain and Scarsick.

I have to say that I don't quite get these guys yet. I'm sure I ought to like them given that other roomies like them.  ;D

Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:15:32
I know what you mean. I struggled with them for ages but just could not get it so gave up !!

I agree with you guys:  It's not so obvious.

My fascination with PoS is mainly due to their originality. They treat subjects that are very unusual for rock groups, like the evolution of mankind (the album BE), and they are deliciously biting in their satire (e.g. the songs Cribcaged and America on Scarsick). And here and there they show an amazing sense of melody and mood, like in Enter Rain, one of my alltime fave songs by any group. It would be great if they had more melody like that in the future  8)

Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2009-11-21, 15:15:32
I much prefer Opeth, Riverside, Anathema

Great groups, Funkster  *horns*

But be a little more patient with PoS  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-11-22, 10:13:24
NP  Devin  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/devintownsenddtb

Quite special, quite a mix of things  ::) 8)

And Anneke has found herself in quite a different gathering  ;)

Yeah, this crazy guy and his wacko friends definitely belong in the Room  ;D

Let's see, these days I'm dependent on what I can find in the libraries in Cop .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-23, 10:48:25
NP 313 - Phideaux denitely my favourite find this year.

A big thank you all the roomies that play Phideaux.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2009-11-23, 10:49:44
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-11-19, 00:24:23
NP:
FICTION FACTORY - "Feels Like Heaven"
from the album 'Throw The Warped Wheel Out'

...*sigh*.... still one of those songs that have the power to bring tears to my eyes...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-23, 15:05:49
JP  Coheed and Cambria:  Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One

Hm, doesnt really work with me musically. Welcome Home is of course a fabulous song, but else I find that they don't quite get there musically. They remind me a lot of 3 (and there're good reasons why they'r close: Woodstock and Josh E), but there's much more melody in 3.

And the story of Good Apollo  ???

Tom, tell me what your take is on C&C  ;)


NP  The Wallflowers:  (Breach)

Yup, that's sic.

The main person here is Jakob Dylan, who has a famous Dad  ;)

It's very much the same formula as Dad's: singer/songwriter with backing combo, nice atmospheres, melody, quizzical lyrics. Jacob is more flowing/unprovocative than Dad, but you sure hear the Dylan-factor in his singing.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-23, 18:56:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-11-23, 15:05:49
JP  Coheed and Cambria:  Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One

Hm, doesnt really work with me musically. Welcome Home is of course a fabulous song, but else I find that they don't quite get there musically. They remind me a lot of 3 (and there're good reasons why they'r close: Woodstock and Josh E), but there's much more melody in 3.

And the story of Good Apollo  ???

Tom, tell me what your take is on C&C  ;)

Nicky.

That reminds me to listen to them again.

For what it is worth Nicky my take is that they are almost awesome but not quite. Like you said there is something missing but not quite sure what.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-11-23, 19:16:03
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-23, 22:42:53
Tonight Streets and The Wake of Magellan - Savatage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-24, 09:27:07
The dreadful hours by My dying bride

Last night i watched some Aerosmith on youtube -

My fist your face
Let the music do the talking
Sweet emotion
Lick and a promise
Hearts done time

Just the best rock band of the last 40 years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2009-11-24, 11:56:44
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 20:37:50
Yep you are certainly correct about Digital Ghosts being the heaviest.

Which is a giveaway sign that it'll not be among their best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-24, 12:51:30
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-23, 18:56:19
almost awesome

I'd say that one can hear that they'r really working hard at it  8)

But they'r stuff doesnt really get across to me. I start getting bored after Welcome Home  :-\

I know that John and Tom are fans. Let's see if they'r willing to chip in here  ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-23, 22:42:53
Tonight Streets and The Wake of Magellan - Savatage

See, that's a prog group if any  *horns*

Gotta play some more of them.

Iggy, you know Gutter Ballet ?  That's one'o my faves  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-24, 09:27:07
Just the best rock band of the last 40 years

???

You wanna tell us why, Funkster ?  - or are you just provoking again ?  ;D


NP  Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Strictly speaking, one can't say "classic" one year after release; but I just know that in 100 years, this will be one of the albums that still stand proudly from this great period of rock, alongside Abbey Road, Dark Side, and a few more.

Nothing is overdone here; it's just an experienced, mature, tight, and self-confident band, who have taken the opportunity to look into themselves ..... and then they'v given it their all  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-24, 13:23:16
Why are Aerosmith the best rock band of the last 40 years ?

1. Steven Tyler - voice , frontman - took the jagger template and added some American pizzzaz
2. Joe Perry - as good a riffmeister as anyone out there
3. The music - Toys in the attic , dream on , walk this way , mama kin , love in an elevator etc etc
4. The influence - no Aerosmith = no Guns n roses , no motley crue etc
5. the staying power - nearly 40 years in this business and still touring and making music
6. Who else over the last 40 years gets close ? Led Zep ? except no music for 30 years , AC/DC maybe
7. because i said so  8) ;)       
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-24, 13:34:58
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2009-11-24, 13:23:16
1. Steven Tyler - voice , frontman - took the jagger template and added some American pizzzaz
...
7. because i said so  8) ;)      

OK, both  ;D

Nicely put, Funkster  8)


Quote
6. Who else over the last 40 years gets close ? Led Zep ? except no music for 30 years , AC/DC maybe

It would seem to me that you havent quite reached the prog template  ;) :)

I mean, how can you mention AC/DC when we've had Dream Theater for 25 years (originally Majesty) - the flagship of prog  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-24, 14:30:32
OK, let me add my two cents, Funkster  ;)


Why are UFO the best rock band of the last 40 years ?

1. Phil Mogg - voice , frontman - took the jagger template and added some British sophisticated class
2. Michael Schenker - the riffmeister if there is one
3. The music - Doctor Doctor, Rock Bottom, Love To Love, Lights Out, Let It Rain etc etc
4. The influence - no UFO = no Iron Maiden, no Def Leppard etc
5. the staying power - nearly 40 years in this business and still touring and making music
6. Who else over the last 40 years gets close ? Led Zep ? except no music for 30 years , Aerosmith maybe
7. because it is so  8) ;)       

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-11-24, 15:45:19
OK, let me tell you why I'm the best rock musician of the last 40 years:

1) I can drink beer.
2) I can sing after having drunk nuff beer.
3) I can crawl on all fours when I'v drunk even more (and Freddy (my toy monkey) thinks that's cool).
4) I can sleep when I'v drunk even more than that.
5) I can dream that I'm the greatest rock musician on Earth.
6) I can wake up believing that my dream is reality.
7) I can wake up for real and realise that you guys are nuts.

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-24, 17:25:37
NP: Nicky007 - Doesn't Anyone Here Have Any B*s?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-24, 17:40:23
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-24, 17:25:37
NP: Nicky007 - Doesn't Anyone Here Have Any B*s?

Let me guess : is it some kind of keyboards driven neo-prog with clear singing ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-24, 18:21:35
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-11-24, 17:40:23
Let me guess : is it some kind of keyboards driven neo-prog with clear singing ?  ;D

Yes, it's rather reminiscent of Asia.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-11-24, 18:56:46
IQ - Frequency

Track: The Province  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-11-24, 22:09:28
King Crimson ~ Larks' Tongues In Aspic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2009-11-25, 09:32:39
Neil Morse and his excellent Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 11:44:56
Snowfall on Judgement Day - Redemption
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-25, 11:51:41
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-11-24, 18:21:35
Yes, it's rather reminiscent of Asia.   ;D

You guys are sooooooo funny  :P


NP  Metallica:  Master Of Puppets

Realised I had to get more into this group. Missed the excitement in the 80's and early 90's while I was into New Age stuff.

Hm, Kirk plays a mean guitar that still kicks ass, but else it sounds pretty outdated. There are hundreds of metal groups that have taken off from Metallica & Co. and do more exciting stuff today imo. And apart from the very interesting experiment with St. Anger, they don't seem all that prog any longer, or ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:25:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-11-25, 11:51:41
You guys are sooooooo funny  :P

Yes, we know  ;D

NP Ultravox - Rage In Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:38:14
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:25:21
NP Ultravox - Rage In Eden

Featuring select members of UFO?


Last Night:
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
Marillion - Crash Course

Snööpy, come home!

NP: Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:41:07
NP Resistance - Muse this is definitely my fav Muse CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 16:31:40
NP: The Rolling Stones - Some Girls

A real classic (as opposed to what the radio stations called "Classic Rock")   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-11-25, 19:40:12
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:41:07
NP Resistance - Muse this is definitely my fav Muse CD.
+1 Playing it too right now  8)

Earlier: Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:29:56
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:38:14
Featuring select members of UFO?

No, the UFO didn't land on Eden, quite the contrary :P But yes, those guys were so furious fighting and partying that they could have brought rage even in Eden. And, ho, the UFO is still flying as far as I know  :)

Actually, joke aside, there is one common point between UFO and Ultravox : each band had an album produced by George "the fifth Beatle" Martin. Unfortunately, Sir George himself acknowledges that he shouldn't have worked with metal bands and I must say that in the case of UFO I do agree  :-X

NP Kansas - There's Know Place Like Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:34:10
Guns N' Roses -  - Patience (181.fm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:41:03
NP Chapters - Anekdoten

I hadn't heard any of their stuff so I plumped for a best of.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:46:34
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:41:03
NP Chapters - Anekdoten

I hadn't heard any of their stuff so I plumped for a best of.

Anekdoten is very pleasant to listen to.
Not the ordinary-day-prog though( in fact if I'm not mistaken it is post-rock ).

NP> Dream Theater ~ SFAM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-26, 11:39:50
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:38:14
Last Night:
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
Marillion - Crash Course

Snööpy, come home!

I'd like Jönësÿ to return, but I aint gonna go so far as to play non-stop H'ache-Marillion  ::)

- except to romaaanticise with Ms 007 (who digs'm - guess that with women H's voice goes directly in .....)  :-*


JP  Ride The Lightning  &  Master Of Puppets

Hm, was pretty hard getting thru these. Felt I had to do it, cause Metallica is a band to be taken serious  *horns*


NP  ... And Justice For All  (on repeat)

This one I'm really enjoyin. Probably partly cause it is so much better musically iac then its precursors, and partly cause I got more into Metallica-mode.


"When a man lies he murders
Some part of the World
These are the pale deaths which
Men miscall their lives
All this I cannot bear
To witness any longer
Cannot the Kingdom of Salvation
Take me home"

Metallica - To Live Is to Die


Wiki (To Live Is to Die):  "To Live Is To Die contains a few spoken lyrics near the end of the song, coming in at 7:35, that were written by German poet Paul Gerhardt and popularized in the 1981 film Excalibur. The song was written as a tribute to the band's bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in a bus accident in 1986. The music consists of riffs Burton had written that had not been incorporated into songs prior to his death. The song title is a phrase that Burton was fond of."

Couldnt find the original text in German.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-11-26, 12:32:26
Lifeline by Neal Morse

Just makes total sense to me at the moment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-11-26, 15:04:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-11-26, 11:39:50
I'd like Jönësÿ to return, but I aint gonna go so far as to play non-stop H'ache-Marillion  ::)

- except to romaaanticise with Ms 007 (who digs'm - guess that with women H's voice goes directly in .....)  :-*

Not with all of them, I can tell you  :D

NP UFO - Mechanix  This one doesn't make a better impression than H's Marillion on the Empress  :P, despite Terri being a killer ballad !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-11-26, 19:37:29
Just: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows

Now: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-11-27, 11:42:15
NP Kikujiro movie soundtrack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-27, 16:21:45
Yesterday was a quaint colonial holiday called "Thanksgiving" in which we all get together with family and eat way way too much turkey and other assorted foods, most of them more Nicky-safe than the aforementioned bird.  I went to my mom's place and am feeling suitably stuffed.

Road Trip Playlist:

Phideaux - Chupacabras
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
local AM radio to check whether or not I would be very sorry if I went via the George Washington Bridge to get home - happily, I wasn't.

NP: Bruford - One of a Kind

I think I need to face facts.  What I've got here is not prog rock -- it's jazz.   :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-11-27, 19:11:15
Just: Arena - Contagion
Now: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-27, 22:32:07
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-11-27, 19:11:15
Just: Arena - Contagion
Now: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day

Good idea

NP  Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-11-29, 18:20:20
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-11-29, 18:25:34
90124 - Trevor Rabin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-11-29, 22:44:07
SMPTE by Transatlantic

Super duper - very prog indeed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-30, 00:00:14
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2009-11-29, 22:44:07
SMPTE by Transatlantic

Super duper - very prog indeed

+1

It just so happens I was playing that same thing and possibly at exactly the same time.   :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-11-30, 15:16:50
Transatlantlic - The Whirlwind  bonus CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-11-30, 15:20:12
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-11-30, 00:00:14
+1

It just so happens I was playing that same thing and possibly at exactly the same time.   :o

Spooky  *horns*

Must get The whirlwind soon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-11-30, 18:22:32
Helloween - Master of the rings. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-11-30, 19:00:30
NP Tool - Undertow

Someone from my office lent me this album. First encounter with Tool. Sounds very interesting but I am not sure to go on with them in a near future : too demanding for me at the moment  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-11-30, 20:05:17
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Believe - This Bread Is Mine

np: Blind Ego - Numb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-30, 20:38:41
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-11-30, 18:22:32
Helloween - Master of the rings. *horns*

Thanks for reminding me Deenie

Musst catch up on Helloween,

NP Little Boy's Heavy Metal Shadow Opera About The Inhabitants Of His Diary - Abydos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-11-30, 22:16:02
Something about a wind.

A rather stormy wind.

Going round in circles.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-30, 22:19:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-11-30, 22:16:02
Something about a wind.

A rather stormy wind.

Going round in circles.

The Tempest by Shakespeare?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-11-30, 23:03:49
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-30, 22:19:18
The Tempest by Shakespeare?

Close, very close.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-12-01, 10:51:01
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-11-30, 22:19:18
The Tempest by Shakespeare?

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-11-30, 23:03:49
Close, very close.  ;D

The Tempest by Rob Halford?


NP: Devin Townsend Project - Addicted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-12-01, 10:58:53
I have really no idea  ;D

JF Grateful Dead - Skeletons From The Closet
NP Jefferson Airplane - Journey : The Best Of

Best-of from two of the major American psychedelic rock bands of the 60s/70s.

Even if I am prone to go back in time and listen to some very old stuff, it seems that the mid-seventies are my limit. It's interesting stuff, no question, and both bands were really huge at the dawn of the seventies but it just doesn't move me  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-12-01, 14:36:19
was watching the "Clash of the Titans" trailer, was interested in the riffs that were played as background music, found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eHxrUFcEHo

très cool :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2009-12-01, 17:04:00
cut myself with a sharp cutter, creating cd inlays, crying out "Give blood", for no special reason, just cos it came to my mind, hat to dig this one out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRyck0AGUmQ

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-12-01, 17:06:59
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-12-01, 10:58:53
Even if I am prone to go back in time and listen to some very old stuff, it seems that the mid-seventies are my limit.

It's rare that I listen to stuff from the 70's. Rock music has simply progressed sooo much since then.

However, the 70's albums of Floyd, Genesis, and Yes (particularly Going) still grip me. More rarely Zep and Queen.


Apropos:

NP  Priest:  Sad Wings Of Destiny

Just gotit .....

Yup, Rob's singing  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-12-01, 17:45:09
NP: Demians - Building an Empire

Rob is not singing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-12-01, 18:01:55
Arena ~ Contagion

Someone mentioned a singing Rob?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-01, 18:16:20
Just: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether

Now: Animations - Reset Your Soul

Prog metal from Poland. To be released this month, but you can listen to the whole album on their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/animationsofficial

I like what I hear  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-12-01, 18:42:24
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-01, 18:16:20
Just: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether

Now: Animations - Reset Your Soul

Prog metal from Poland. To be released this month, but you can listen to the whole album on their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/animationsofficial

I like what I hear  8).

Thanks for that, Teunis.

I still frequently play Animations (the album) and needless to say that i think it's very good prog indeed.
They have a singer now so i'm curious about the album.
Very curious.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-12-01, 19:10:37
NP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

More Polish prog.  Not at all metal though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-12-01, 21:02:07
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Beethoven's Last Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-12-02, 12:26:03
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-12-01, 18:01:55
Someone mentioned a singing Rob?

Actually the real McPercy is a Rob too  ;)


NP  Priest: Metalogy

The first tracks on this quadruple cd box remind me of ... well, the way I perceived Priest before I heard Nostradamus, maybe a bit better, since I now have made'm pantheon and I'm on the outlook for what makes'm special. But we have to Ram It Down with Heavy Metal and Blood Red Skies before I become a real sucker  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-12-02, 22:53:14
This must be funny:

Arena ~ Røg og spejle

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-12-03, 07:32:53
Ostara by The wishing tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-12-03, 11:31:43
Squeeze - East Side Story  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-03, 14:03:02
Nostradamus - Judas Priest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 14:44:44
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-03, 14:03:02
Nostradamus - Judas Priest

Funny: +1.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-03, 16:54:16
 8)  Curious to hear what you guys make of it  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 17:43:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-03, 16:54:16
8)  Curious to hear what you guys make of it  :)

Nicky.

Well, for starters i think it reminds me of King Daimond.  :P

Just kiddin'.  :-[ ;)

I'll get back to you on this.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-03, 18:14:13
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 17:43:32
Well, for starters i think it reminds me of King Daimond.  :P

Just kiddin'.  :-[ ;)

For starters, Mr. Moddax, you could spell his name right:  Diamond.

Just critin  ;D


Quote
I'll get back to you on this.  :)

;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-03, 18:32:14
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-12-02, 22:53:14
Arena ~ Røg og spejle

That's Danish  :o

What's it about, Mad ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 18:50:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-03, 18:32:14
That's Danish  :o

What's it about, Mad ?

Nicky.

;D

It's about Smoke and Mirrors.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-03, 19:12:08
Just: Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend
Now: Jadis - Understand

Thought that the latter band had quitted, but they're doing a live gig as a support for Shadowland on 20th February in Zoetermeer. So there's hope, and hopefully a new album  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 20:26:24
Dream Theater ~ Hvorhen

Good, Nicky?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-04, 10:03:48
Satellite - Nostalgia

Great album, better than their previous 'Into The Night', which is their weakest IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-12-04, 11:57:56
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 20:26:24
Dream Theater ~ Hvorhen

Good, Nicky?  ;D

As usual, you muddled things up, Mud  ::)

It's "whither" that's "hvorhen". "Wither" is "visne".

My oh my, glad I aint yer spouse ... but maybe that's mutual  ;D

Otoh we could share some cold beers ... and after pubescent starters, maybe even Nostradamus  :P


JP  Anathema:  Judgement

That's of course great music  *horns*


NP  Metallica:  Black album

Getting more into it with these guys. The Black album is great, dark and mature  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-12-04, 12:18:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-12-04, 11:57:56
As usual, you muddled things up, Mud  ::)

It's "whither" that's "hvorhen". "Wither" is "visne".

My oh my, glad I aint yer spouse ... but maybe that's mutual  ;D

Otoh we could share some cold beers ... and after pubescent starters, maybe even Nostradamus  :P


Well, yeah that's a tiny error from my part.

But you can't say i didn't try.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-04, 18:29:19
NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

I'm really getting into this one.   Other than the fantastic "Pulled Under at 2000 Meters Per Second," I don't think they're really very metallic at all on this album except for a certain metal-like tension that's present.  I expect I'll pick up another of theirs shortly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-04, 20:23:07
Pendragon - The Window Of Life (band now performing in Zoetermeer, how I wish I was there)
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Swelter - Songs of Distance

np: Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-12-04, 23:24:49
Been having a bit of an IQ day

Are you sitting comfortably, Subterranea and Frequency.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-12-05, 09:09:11
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-12-05, 12:50:59
NP  Queensrÿche:  American Soldier

A very big album  *horns*

Very American too. A much needed support of the brave soldiers who are out there in remote dangerous places to protect us in our comfortable homes from 9/11-like attacks. There's always been, and there'l long be, evil around in the world, emerging outta all sortsa mysterious places, so we'l need people who do this. I never served, guess I was too timid, but I admire and respect those who do; they'r my heroes  *horns*

This album really reaches out to the common soldier and his/her family. The music has lotta depth - trust Q - but it's also quite accessible to a person who wants quality music and lyrics. Also many gripping spoken narratives by soldiers who'v been in action.

And Scott really shines again on his drums (Deenie  ;) )  8)

All in all, a monumental album !

Greenie, this one you should have  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-12-05, 14:00:02
Early Robert Plant followed by Neal Morse - It's not too late.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-12-05, 20:46:08
IQ - The Seventh House  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 21:11:59
Beggars & Thieves - [The Grey Album (1999)]  #01 - Don't Call It Love

Draddi introduced them to me back in 2003 or 4 (yeah, back THEN!!)... didn't find them special then. Listening to this album now: good rock, actually.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 21:23:05
Blancmange - [Second Helpings - The Best Of Blancmange (1990)]  #04 - Living On The Ceiling

... 80's time again... Billy Idol up next... love it ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 21:42:36
googled Blancmange a bit, stumbled over this one:
http://www.blancmange.biz/Film.html

epic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-12-05, 21:43:32
Marillion ~ Brave Remaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 21:46:42
Danzig - [Danzig (1988)]  #06 - Mother

another classic. wow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 22:08:22
Electric Light Orchestra - [Flashback (Disc 3) (2000)]  #01 - Don't Bring Me Down

waaaah :) the pearls i have in my collection :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 22:26:08
Everlast - [Whitey Ford Sings The Blues (1999)]  #03 - Ends

mmmmhhhhhh :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2009-12-05, 22:53:15
Limp Bizkit - [Significant Other (1999)]  #02 - Just Like This

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-12-06, 01:34:23
Okay, now it's my turn.  ;)
Sorry, Pete.  :D

NP> Gazpacho ~ Night

Perfectly fine for this rather late hour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: marcello on Sun, 2009-12-06, 01:44:01
Hope Leaves - Opeth

Absolutely stunning song, beautiful  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-12-06, 12:54:16
Since Cap's so evanescent, I'm gonna engage him a bit:

ELO - Yup, were my fave group some thirty years ago. I had a period of several months when I listened to virtually only A New World Record, Out Of The Blue, and Discovery. First time I heard Tightrope and Rockaria, I'd never heard ELO before, and I was stunned !  Probably cause I had a solid background in Beethoven & Co., and I was thrilled to hear that stuff put into a harddriven rock module. Guess that's also why Floyd did it for me.

Now I'v dwelled in that haven sufficiently, and I think that's why I'm drawn to darker heavier stuff (and e.g. IQ don't grip me).

Everlast - Havent heard it for a long time, but he enraptured me a few years ago, with his raw soulful voice.

Billy Idol -  *horns* twenty years ago. Havent really listened to him since then  :-\

Limp Bizkit - Tried'm a few times, but it didnt click. Think I'l give'm a run soon again.  However, I'v read several places that they emerged in the slipstream of Linkin Park, but never were more than a mediocre clone of Linkin  ???

Danzig - Played'm too a coupl'o times. Seemed to me pretty regular heavy/hard stuff. Anything special about'm ?

Neal Morse - A bit like with IQ. I like the lyrics, but I find the music too old-school. I'v played the (keyboard) organ myself, listened to a lot of it, both classical and old prog, and now I don't need more of the neoprog stuff. I'd rather have some more edgy keyboard stuff like Jordan Rudess and Derek Sherinian  8)

Opeth, Percy, & Gazpacho  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-12-06, 20:59:43
Muse, Supermassive Black Hole. I just discovered it, and I simply find it great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-12-06, 21:16:20
Ulysses - The Gift of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-12-07, 16:10:05
UFO - You Are Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-12-07, 23:02:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-03, 17:43:32
Well, for starters i think it reminds me of King Daimond.  :P

Just kiddin'.  :-[ ;)

I'll get back to you on this.  :)

Well, if it's that good, I might have to give it a listen.

Oh, you were joking? I knew it couldn't be that good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-12-08, 13:20:58
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-12-07, 23:02:48
Well, if it's that good, I might have to give it a listen.

People seem to age slowly up there in the high North  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-12-08, 22:14:14
Room V - Shadow Gallery. I think this was my first SG purchase and it has turned into one of my all time favourites.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-12-08, 23:07:12
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-12-08, 22:14:14
Room V - Shadow Gallery. I think this was my first SG purchase and it has turned into one of my all time favourites.

It indeed can be described as a prog-daimond.
It's definitely one of my fave's too.

NP> Dream Theater ~ Falling Into Infinity Demo-series.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 11:24:15
I've been having another one of my pop/rock/alternative periods lately, but because I get the impression that no one here is waiting for me rambling about Foo Fighters, Dredg, Editors, Drugstore Fanatics, Mew, Muse, Pearl Jam and the like, I kept quiet for a while. But now I'm back in the prog/metal territory...

I listened a lot to Opeth's Blackwater Park recently and man, what a great album! I still remember the time when I couldn't stand the growls (and didn't know about the existance of Damnation). I would always listen to the first half of The Drapery Falls and as soon as the death-metal section started I would skip straight to the outro. As time progressed my musical taste progressed with it and after some time I was starting to - to my own surprise - enjoy the growls. I haven't looked back since and nowadays (when I'm not in one of my pop/rock/alternative periods, mind you ;)) I really appreciate growling vocals: As long as it's done in order to serve the song and not just for no reason.

So for me The Drapery Falls is quite a special song. *horns*

Any other stories about songs or albums that changed/enriched your musical taste?

Tom


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-12-09, 11:58:01
Played:

Into Eternity:  Buried In Oblivion

Album from 2004. Promising metal group. Lots of variation and melody, but a bit too much noodling  :-\


Between The Buried And Me:  Colors

From 2007. Also metal. Has some nice and some exciting moments, but too growly and noodly for my taste  8)


I'd be interested in hearing what other Roomies think of these groups  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 11:24:15
I've been having another one of my pop/rock/alternative periods lately, but because I get the impression that no one here is waiting for me rambling about Foo Fighters, Dredg, Editors, Drugstore Fanatics, Mew, Muse, Pearl Jam and the like, I kept quiet for a while.

Tom, I think the Room is there for us to discuss all rock music.

And the groups you mention are popular in the Room.

Presently I'd say, rather more than less discussion  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 13:07:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-12-09, 11:58:01
Between The Buried And Me:  Colors

From 2007. Also metal. Has some nice and some exciting moments, but too growly and noodly for my taste  8)

Too growly and noodly? For you? ;D

BTBAM's style of growling is a bit more hardcore than for example Opeth's. But I really like it! Maybe you need to give it a few more spins, I know I needed that before all the pieces fell in place. Musically they remind me of Dream Theater which is never a bad thing. Like I said, give it another change, it will be worth it! :)

QuoteTom, I think the Room is there for us to discuss all rock music.

And the groups you mention are popular in the Room.

Presently I'd say, rather more than less discussion  ;)

So you prefer quantity over quality? :o

No but seriously, like I said, I often feel like talking to a wall when I mention non-prog bands here. But maybe you can prove me wrong... :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-12-09, 14:56:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 13:07:26
No but seriously, like I said, I often feel like talking to a wall when I mention non-prog bands here. But maybe you can prove me wrong... :P

I often feel the same way when I mention UFO (warning ! pun inside  ;D) or rock or new wave bands from the 80's but to be honest, it's not a problem for me. Maybe nobody cares, maybe I will get somebody curious or interested, maybe not. I don't have high hopes about answers so I am not disappointed when I don't get one. I just try to avoid proselytism since I am intimately convinced that there is no such thing than good or bad taste in music. And since I am not a musician myself, I have even less legitimacy to give advices. But I do have opinions, though.

So yes, keep on talking about prog or non prog music, even if you don't get answers. There are good examples in the Room, the Helloween discography review by Deenfan was one of them. Maybe Nicky could do the same for one of his pantheon bands (Sx, Nevermore ...) ? Or anyone else ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-12-09, 17:31:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 13:07:26
But maybe you can prove me wrong... :P

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-12-09, 14:56:28
Maybe Nicky could do the same for one of his pantheon bands (SyX, Nevermore ...) ?

You guys are asking me to talk even more  :o

You don't think that I know about walls  ::)

But let's see. If you guys get goin a bit more, I just might have somethin to say  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 13:07:26
Too growly and noodly? For you? ;D

Yeah, when there's too much growl, it starts grinding on me  :-\

Christian Älvestam growls a lot too, but he varies it a lot with all other singing styles, and somehow I think he growls better than most other growlers (dunno, might be subjective; can one compare growl ?)  :-\

Hey Deenie, I aint askin you  :P


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 13:07:26
Maybe you need to give it a few more spins, I know I needed that before all the pieces fell in place.

Yeah, in fact I just extended my library loan of Colors and Buried In Oblivion for another month.

I know this sorta music needs a lot of listens - and time in-between .....

But Tom, DT didnt occur to me one moment while listening to Colors  ???

But then again, I think you DT more than I do  ;D

Growl,

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-12-09, 20:27:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-12-09, 11:24:15
I've been having another one of my pop/rock/alternative periods lately, but because I get the impression that no one here is waiting for me rambling about Foo Fighters, Dredg, Editors, Drugstore Fanatics, Mew, Muse, Pearl Jam and the like, I kept quiet for a while. But now I'm back in the prog/metal territory...


Tom! My man!  *horns*

Ramble on i'd say.  ;)

I don't know all the bands in your list but Foo Fighters are amazing.
And Pearl Jam.
And i also listen a lot to Muse lately so. ...

NP> Mark & Clark band ~ Worn Down Piano

Stunning song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-10, 13:24:28
Played:

White Lion:  Big Game (1989)  :(
                 Return Of The Pride (2008)  8)

BG is very standard rock with banal lyrics. After the first three songs, I couldnt stand anymore.

ROTP is not prog, but quite competent musicianship and lyrics. I'm not gonna buy this album, but it merits a coupl'o listens.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-12-10, 17:55:46
NP Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

So far, I hadn't been in the right mood to listen to it properly. I was in search of less demanding music. I had tried it once and had not been impressed, especially by the bonus CD.

But The Whirlwind is starting to click right now and I think it's gonna blow me big time  8)

Track playing right now : Is It Really Happening ? I hear a lot of Genesis in this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 20:42:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-12-10, 13:24:28
Played:

White Lion:  Big Game (1989)  :(
               
BG is very standard rock with banal lyrics. After the first three songs, I couldnt stand anymore.


Funny you say that.
In my opinion you should listen to the whole album.
One of the surprises on this album is the cover of Radar Love, once quite a big hit in the states by Golden Earring (from the Netherrealms btw ;)) but the cherry on the pie is definitely the last track Cry For Freedom.

You're right, not prog but great rock nevertheless.

NP> nothing yet. My Winamp is not hungry at the moment.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 21:00:01
Yes, i gave WA some dinner.

Animations ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-12-11, 08:12:18
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 20:42:01
Funny you say that.
In my opinion you should listen to the whole album.
One of the surprises on this album is the cover of Radar Love, once quite a big hit in the states by Golden Earring (from the Netherrealms btw ;)) but the cherry on the pie is definitely the last track Cry For Freedom.

You're right, not prog but great rock nevertheless.

NP> nothing yet. My Winamp is not hungry at the moment.  ;)

Radar Love was a huge hit in the UK as well although sadly I don't think most people realised where they came from. It must have been played at every disco ( ::)  :P) that I went to in the 70's.

NP Gazpacho Night I started playing this on Wednesday at work and am finally up to track 5. It has been one hell of a week.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-12-11, 08:36:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-12-09, 17:31:09
But Tom, DT didnt occur to me one moment while listening to Colors  ???

But then again, I think you DT more than I do  ;D

Yes I DT a lot more than I used to since I discovered the genius that is Devin Townsend... ;D

Maybe you were a bit too obsessed with the vocals to notice the DT-reference (as in Dream Theater...;)), because to me it's pretty obvious at times! But like I said, maybe you need to give it a couple more listens! :)

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-12-09, 20:27:12
Tom! My man!  *horns*

Ramble on i'd say.  ;)

I don't know all the bands in your list but Foo Fighters are amazing.
And Pearl Jam.
And i also listen a lot to Muse lately so. ...

That's great to hear! I didn't know you liked Foo Fighters and Muse! 8)

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 20:42:01
NP> nothing yet. My Winamp is not hungry at the moment.  ;)

I have the perfect solution for you: Get iTunes! :P

NP: Between The Buried And Me - Colors *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-11, 10:30:23
NP UFO - Lights Out

What can I say ? Almost perfect.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-12-11, 12:25:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-11, 10:30:23
NP UFO - Lights Out

What can I say ? Almost perfect.

Bups, I'm sorry if I missed it during my little break from the Room but what are they like? You mention them a lot so you must really like 'em! :)

NP: Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 2: No World For Tomorrow

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-11, 16:14:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-12-11, 12:25:01
Bups, I'm sorry if I missed it during my little break from the Room but what are they like? You mention them a lot so you must really like 'em! :)

They are a hard rock band that was really big during the late 70's, thanks to an extremely talented guitarist, Michael Schenker, and one of greatest singers in rock history, Phil Mogg. Despite a tumultuous history -to say the least- and many line-up changes and splits, they are still alive and kicking with another excellent lead guitarist in the person of Vinnie Moore. They have always been underrated but have a bunch of faithful fans that stick around. One of their songs, untitled Born To Lose, pretty sums up their career : losers but with talent and class  *horns*

One of their live albums, Strangers In The Night, is considered as one of the best hard rock albums of all times. And for the anecdote, every Iron maiden gig begins to the sound of the UFO's song : Doctor, Doctor.

Maybe it won't be metallic or progressive enough for your taste but, yes, I strongly recommend anything they made apart from No Place To Run and Misdemeanor, their only weak albums IMHO. Lights Out is a great place to start  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2009-12-11, 16:50:54
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-11, 10:30:23
NP UFO - Lights Out

What can I say ? Almost perfect.



Lights out , lights out in London  ;D

Interesting topic as well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-12-11, 17:45:36
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-11, 16:14:39
One of their live albums, Strangers In The Night, is considered as one of the best hard rock albums of all times.

OK, Bups, you convinced me too:  I have put SITN on my SL, and if I find a UFO album at the library, I'l take it out and give it a some runs  :)

I think this collection of 70's classics fits well into Room taste:

http://www.amazon.com/70s-Some-classics-70-79/lm/R14EKTO9EN239P/ref=cm_lmt_srch_f_1_rsrsrs0   :)


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 20:42:01
In my opinion you should listen to the whole album.

Too late now, cause I'v delivered the cd at the library. But I'l keep your comments in mind, Mad  :)


Played:

Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Hardly a day goes without me playing this monumental work, my "fave album currently".


Michael Romeo: The Dark Chapter

A well-known name. This solo album is from 1994. It's not a Zero Order Phase, by far, but it has a lotta melody and nice twists and turns. Unfortunately MR didnt include a real drummer, and I find his drum programming drab. (In contrast, Jeff Loomis had Mark Arrington on drums, a fabulous drummer.)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-12-11, 18:53:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-12-11, 08:36:53

That's great to hear! I didn't know you liked Foo Fighters and Muse! 8)

Oh yeah, Foo Fighters are amazing.
I've been buying their albums ever since the first album of FF which basically was more intended as a solo album of D. Grohl.

QuoteI have the perfect solution for you: Get iTunes! :P


Absolutely not!

I'm so glad i've got rid of the b*st*rd.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-12-11, 21:47:52
The Dust Connection ~ Trails

Dutch prog metal.
First spin, sounds good so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-11, 22:37:00
I'll just check in here, so nobody worries we're losing another person.  I haven't been listening to much at home due to my playing Oblivion on the new PC instead, but I've been driving all over the place lately, and my travel rotation is currently this:

Transatlantic - SMPT:e
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Phideaux - The Great Leap
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Phideaux - Number Seven
Phideaux - Chupacabras

You may note a pattern there.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-12-11, 23:06:02
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-11, 22:37:00
I'll just check in here, so nobody worries we're losing another person.  I haven't been listening to much at home due to my playing Oblivion on the new PC instead, but I've been driving all over the place lately, and my travel rotation is currently this:

Transatlantic - SMPT:e
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Phideaux - The Great Leap
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Phideaux - Number Seven
Phideaux - Chupacabras

You may note a pattern there.   ;D

Nope can't see any pattern.  ;D
NP
Fate of Nations - Robert Plant

My car rotation has been Muse - Resistance, PT - The Incident, Unitopia - The Garden, ACT - Silence and last but no means least  The Whirlwind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-12-12, 12:57:10
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-10, 20:42:01
the cherry on the pie is definitely the last track Cry For Freedom.

NP  Cry For Freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFV_1GUKd3g

You'r right, Mudaxe, real nice song, sorta Peter Gabrielish  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-12-12, 17:08:55
NP  MullMuzzler:  Keep It To Yourself  (on repeat)

An album with a guy who sings some nice ditties  ;)

The record company didnt allow him to use his own name, therefore MullMuzzler:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MullMuzzler

Anyone here heard this album, or MullMuzzler 2 ?

Not surprisingly, lotta melody, harking back to I&W, even some Kevin Moore-ness (so Deenie  ;) ), but also very special touches, not at all regular stuff. You hear the DT-thingy, but Jamie was clever enuff to include some guys who are quite different from his DT-buddies. These are Mike Keneally, Mike Mangini, Matt Guillory, and Bryan Beller, all excellent and interesting musicians  8)

As many others, I initially had problems with his singing on the DT-albums, but KITY has convinced me that Jamie is a very exciting musician !


Batman writes nicely in his Amazon review of Tim Donahue's Madmen And Sinners (my bolds, nb): "James LaBrie sings quite differently from his role in Dream Theater and what's so interesting is that whenever LaBrie takes part in a side project (Frameshift, Ayreon, Mullmuzzler), he has so much to offer. His singing style shifts from dark soothing vocals on "The End" to a really aggressive style on "Master of the Mind" or "Million Miles". You've never heard him sing the way he sings in "My Heart Bleeds" or "Children of the Flame". It's a pity he is severely criticised by most of his own fanbase for not sounding 'harsh' enough, but at least he has got a 100% James LaBrie voice that is instantly recognisable. Instead of sounding like another dated Halford, Dickinson or Kiske clone, he sounds like himself -- the one and only James LaBrie." - http://www.amazon.com/Madmen-Sinners-Tim-Donahue/dp/B000778J6S/ref=pd_sim_m_5


I'v added the two Mullmuzzler albums to my SL  :)

Absolutely recommendable to all DT-fans  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-12-13, 10:13:12
NP  Martha Wainwright:  I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too  (2008)   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-12-13, 21:49:16
@Nicky:

I have a pro and a con on Mullmuzzler.

When it comes to singing, James sings better on the mellow tracks of DT, so therefore i must say that his singing skills are better on the Mullmuzzler/solo albums then on DT.
But music wise the songs and music on the solo albums tends to be more in the vein of James' first band, Winter Rose.
Not very my cup of tea however very enjoyable from time to time.

NP> John Arch ~ A Twist Of Fate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-12-14, 11:53:59
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-12-13, 21:49:16
Not very my cup of tea however very enjoyable from time to time.

I quite like Mullmuzzler I; it's very special, and a real grower. I think that Jamie wanted to create something different from DT, and different from anything else around, and in my mind he succeeded  *horns*

He writes in the liner notes that he worked a long time on it, and I have the impression that the other guys involved took him seriously and put in a lotta effort.

Another + for me is that Ms 007 likes it  :-*

It appears to me that he's especially popular with the ladies, altho it's the men who shout about that he's not "harsh" enuff  :(


Quote
NP> John Arch ~ A Twist Of Fate

Yeah, I was wondering about this album. I know John Arch (a bit) from the early FW-albums. What's ATOF like, Mad ?


NP  Phil Collins:  Can't Stop Loving You  &  Testify  &  True Colors

Real nice songs  8) ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-12-14, 18:51:30
NP Gotthard - G.

Swiss hard rock : crafted with care but not very innovative ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-12-14, 21:04:18
I finally got around to playing:

Phideaux - Fiendish

Not bad, but I don't think it's as innovative and exciting as some of the later stuff, especially Doomsday Afternoon.  Of course, a few more plays might change my opinion.

It'll probably be at least a few more days until I do much listening to music on my computer due to transfer/dying old computer/laziness issues.  Perhaps I should move some more of my new stuff into the car since that where I've been playing the most music lately.  Notably, I haven't really given the new Devin Townsend enough plays to form a valid opinion, and I still have one old Phideaux album that I haven't played at all yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-12-14, 21:17:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-12-14, 11:53:59

Yeah, I was wondering about this album. I know John Arch (a bit) from the early FW-albums. What's ATOF like, Mad ?


Surprisingly enough, not very much like Fates Warning, despite the presence of Jim Matheos.
In fact and i think that has something to do with the cooperation with Mike Portnoy, it reminds me of Dream Theater.
It's not an album though, at least not in the way it should be.
There are only two songs on this EP, Relentless (length 12:25) and Cheyenne (length 15:36).

Two outstanding songs of mr. Arch but i must admit that i sometimes have troubles with his singing. It's very high. Don't know if that's the right description.
Somehow it's a shame that we don't hear that much of him, because this EP is really good.
But on the other hand it must been said that Ray Alder, as you undoubtedly know is the current singer of Fates Warning, is quite better. More technique.

I can't imagine an album like A Pleasant Shade Of Grey would be better with John Arch on vox.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-12-14, 22:25:36
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-12-14, 21:04:18
I finally got around to playing:

Phideaux - Fiendish

Not bad, but I don't think it's as innovative and exciting as some of the later stuff, especially Doomsday Afternoon.  Of course, a few more plays might change my opinion.

It'll probably be at least a few more days until I do much listening to music on my computer due to transfer/dying old computer/laziness issues.  Perhaps I should move some more of my new stuff into the car since that where I've been playing the most music lately.  Notably, I haven't really given the new Devin Townsend enough plays to form a valid opinion, and I still have one old Phideaux album that I haven't played at all yet.

Not bad for a debut (I think) though

NP Blackfield I & II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-12-14, 22:43:45
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-12-14, 21:04:18
I finally got around to playing:

Phideaux - Fiendish

Not bad, but I don't think it's as innovative and exciting as some of the later stuff, especially Doomsday Afternoon.  Of course, a few more plays might change my opinion.

It'll probably be at least a few more days until I do much listening to music on my computer due to transfer/dying old computer/laziness issues.  Perhaps I should move some more of my new stuff into the car since that where I've been playing the most music lately.  Notably, I haven't really given the new Devin Townsend enough plays to form a valid opinion, and I still have one old Phideaux album that I haven't played at all yet.

You can't consider me as an Phideaux expert but sometimes i really enjoy listening to Phideaux.

But sometimes i can't stand it.
Does that make any sense?  ??? :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-12-15, 04:28:22
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-12-14, 22:43:45
You can't consider me as an Phideaux expert but sometimes i really enjoy listening to Phideaux.

But sometimes i can't stand it.
Does that make any sense?  ??? :-\

No.  Sometimes I really enjoy listening to Phideaux, and sometimes I really really enjoy listening to Phideaux.  Then again, despite my fanaticism, it's all still relatively new to me, so I may get my fill eventually.  ...but not yet.

NP: Phideaux - Ghost Story

The one before the debut.  Supposedly much of this material came from an earlier project of his.  This one's pretty nifty in any case.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-15, 18:21:25
Just: Airbag - Identity
Now: Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-12-16, 18:02:25
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-12-17, 09:51:20
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2009-12-16, 18:02:25
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental

How is this one, Teunis ? I never really considered buying it since it is supposed to be an album of christmas songs but maybe it still rocks  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-12-17, 16:21:26
For the occasion:

Spock's Beard ~ Snow

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-17, 18:41:13
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-12-17, 09:51:20
How is this one, Teunis ? I never really considered buying it since it is supposed to be an album of christmas songs but maybe it still rocks  ???
It surely rocks, love to play it in the December month  *horns* ;). It's a fun release with beautiful guitar solos and great musicians:

http://www.toto99.com/releases/solo/santamentalrelease.shtml

np: Pendragon - The World  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-17, 22:24:47
NP Fate of Nations - Robert Plant.

he seems quite a good singer I wonder if he has done anything else.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-18, 16:23:18
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-17, 22:24:47
NP Fate of Nations - Robert Plant.

he seems quite a good singer I wonder if he has done anything else.

I believe he did something with John Bonham's son once.   ::)

Played:

Devin Townsend Project - Ki
Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

I'm doing a tour of the 2009 releases (at least the ones I own) so I can answer the best of '09 question.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-12-18, 17:43:52
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-18, 16:23:18
I believe he did something with John Bonham's son once.   ::)

John Bonham's son did something with pretty much everybody ... including of course an excellent album as a drummer for UFO  ;)

I think he also appeared in a reality show as the drummer of a band created for the occasion and lead by this really nice guy, you know the one who plays guitar but who also loves guns and bladed weapon's hunting  >:(

NP Fates Warning - Parallels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-18, 20:16:47
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
IQ - Frequency
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows

np: Pendragon - Believe

Track: The Wishing Well  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-12-19, 17:09:08
Toto - Through The Looking Glass
Peter Gee - A Vision Of Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-12-19, 22:47:58
Today albums of Flower Kings, Shadow Gallery, Genesis and U2.

Now:

Neal Morse ~ So Many Roads - live

Very nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-12-19, 23:11:56
Katatonia ~ Night Is The New Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-12-20, 21:53:20
Recently Played:

Porcupine Tree - The Incident (it will be on my list too)
Yes - Going for the One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-12-20, 22:05:40
IQ20: The Twentieth Anniversary Show (DVD)
RPWL - The World Through My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-12-21, 13:55:32
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2009-12-20, 22:05:40
IQ20: The Twentieth Anniversary Show (DVD)
RPWL - The World Through My Eyes

Nice especially the IQ20 great concert.

NP  In a word - Yes It does take a while though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-12-21, 19:19:08
Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

This one is seriously growing on me  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-12-21, 20:08:37
Nolan & Wakeman - THe Hound Of The Baskervilles
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-12-22, 08:51:19
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2009-12-21, 20:08:37
Nolan & Wakeman - THe Hound Of The Baskervilles
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day

Time and a Word - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-22, 18:10:09
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-12-22, 21:25:54
Andromeda Unchained - Anubis Gate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-12-23, 05:22:42
Earlier: Devin Townsend Project - Addicted
NP: Genesis - Trespass

I wish I had something interesting to offer besides what I'm playing now, but mostly I'm just cold.  Bah winter.   :-\

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2009-12-23, 20:15:33
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears

np: Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-24, 19:45:24
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Asia - Silent Nation

np: Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-25, 19:12:44
Simon Says - Paradise Square
John Wetton - Battle Lines
Sylvan - Presets
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-12-26, 18:02:14
Tiles - Fly Paper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-12-26, 19:10:31
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-12-26, 23:54:41
NP: Phideaux - Ghost Story

Amazon canceled my order for 313.  Seems they no longer have a supplier for it.   :(
Looks like you keep the lead 7-6 for now, Iggy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-12-27, 15:23:12
JP: Ash - 1977

NP: Arena - The Visitor   

Maybe if we all play them a lot, karma will force them to complete the new album.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-12-27, 21:14:28
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-12-26, 23:54:41
NP: Phideaux - Ghost Story

Amazon canceled my order for 313.  Seems they no longer have a supplier for it.   :(
Looks like you keep the lead 7-6 for now, Iggy.

Yay. maybe you should (shudders) download it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-12-27, 21:29:45
The Aurora Project ~ Shadow Border

Much better than their first album Unspoken Words and i have to say that the singer has also improved.
Good release.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-12-28, 21:29:51
The Tangent ~ Down And Out In Paris And London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-29, 18:18:22
Blind Ego - Numb
Toto - Kingdom of Desire  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-01-01, 16:55:24
Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2010-01-01, 17:13:23
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-01-01, 19:09:41
Anubis Gate ~ Andromeda Unchained
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-01-02, 15:50:33
guitar... G, A, E, H, C, G, A and again... all as "Vorzieher"s, where you play the next cord not on the "1" of the next bar, but on the "4 and" of the previous, all 2finger-power-chords...

hand hurts badly now :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-02, 20:25:04
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-02, 22:46:42
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-01-02, 15:50:33
guitar... G, A, E, H, C, G, A and again... all as "Vorzieher"s, where you play the next cord not on the "1" of the next bar, but on the "4 and" of the previous, all 2finger-power-chords...

hand hurts badly now :)

When can we expect a youtube-film, Peter?  ;)
We're curious now.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-02, 23:57:29
Katatonia ~ Night Is The New Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-01-03, 14:25:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-02, 22:46:42
When can we expect a youtube-film, Peter?  ;)
We're curious now.  :D

Lawl, let's wait at least a year or so... actually I don't even own a webcam... :P
In the meantime help yourself with the Lori Linstruth videos for some extremely cool licks ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-01-03, 14:41:43
ProjeKct X (King Crimson) - Heaven and Earth, track 8 Superbottomfeeder

Industrial and experimental, an acquired taste. Recorded during the same sessions, I much prefer this over the regular studio album that came out of it, The ConstruKction of Light, which - surprisingly after all the interesting "projekcting" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProjeKcts) to develop new ideas - lacks ideas and furthermore has a muddy production. The Great Crim came back with a vengeance though on their marvellous next studio album The Power to Believe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-01-03, 17:47:13
NP Steve Hackett - Guitar Noir
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-01-03, 18:11:49
Neal Morse - ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-01-03, 20:40:17
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2010-01-03, 14:25:07
Lawl, let's wait at least a year or so... actually I don't even own a webcam... :P
In the meantime help yourself with the Lori Linstruth videos for some extremely cool licks ;)

And pretend that it's you under the long blond hair?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-04, 11:34:35
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-01-02, 15:50:33
guitar... G, A, E, H, C, G, A and again... all as "Vorzieher"s, where you play the next cord not on the "1" of the next bar, but on the "4 and" of the previous, all 2finger-power-chords...

hand hurts badly now :)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-02, 22:46:42
When can we expect a youtube-film, Peter?  ;)
We're curious now.  :D

Yeah Peter, I'm also interested in a Youtube-clip of you playing. I'm very curious how one plays an H-chord! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-04, 16:01:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-04, 11:34:35
I'm very curious how one plays an H-chord! ;)

I go for the G-strings  ;D

Tom, "H" is (classical) German (as you probably know).

Happy New Year, guys, and Happy Birthday, Keith  :)


Just bought Into Eternity's The Incurable Tragedy for 5 Euros. (They'r pretty unknown in Denmark, and particularly this album of theirs is considered difficult.) I like IE a lot, better than Between The Buried And Me, who "are too growly for me" (still)  ;D

Actually IE remind me a lot of Scar Symmetry, the same great shifts between growl and sweet harmony, and very melodic. Their lyrics are gripping too, mainly about painful stuff.

And of course I'v been buying, borrowing, myspacing etc what I could get hold of by Priest. Nostradamus hauled me into Priestworld - it's still and even more now my fave album by any group (currently) - and now I'm seriously bitten by the Priest bug. Angel Of Retribution is also a mf of an album. Most Priest fans don't like the two Ripper albums Jugulator and Demolition, but on Jugulator is some of the most prog stuff you'l find in metalworld.

Another frequently spun album is Queensrÿche's American Soldier  *horns*


Hey, I just wanted to say Happy New Year, but I can't keep my f*in mouth shut  ::)

Anyway, Happy New Year, guys  ;D

Keeping my LP updated here in the Room, so that's where I stand right now.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-04, 17:04:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-04, 16:01:19
I go for the G-strings  ;D

Tom, "H" is (classical) German (as you probably know).


G-strings are itchy in the ... well... the well known area. Use your imagination.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-04, 18:50:08
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-04, 17:04:31
G-strings are itchy in the ... well... the well known area. Use your imagination.  :-[ ;D

I thought they were called "private parts". How can they then be well known, Mad ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-01-04, 19:29:20
Credo - Rhetoric
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-04, 19:44:23
JP: Phideaux - Number Seven (you're all probably sick of me mentioning him/them by now  ;D )

NP: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-04, 22:59:26
Heathen ~ Victems Of Deception

Talkin' about thrash!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-05, 07:42:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-04, 16:01:19
Tom, "H" is (classical) German (as you probably know).

Oh I didn't know that! I thought it was a simple spelling error or something... :-[ Maybe a silly question, but what does H stand for then?

Quote
Just bought Into Eternity's The Incurable Tragedy for 5 Euros. (They'r pretty unknown in Denmark, and particularly this album of theirs is considered difficult.) I like IE a lot, better than Between The Buried And Me, who "are too growly for me" (still)  ;D

Actually IE remind me a lot of Scar Symmetry, the same great shifts between growl and sweet harmony, and very melodic. Their lyrics are gripping too, mainly about painful stuff.

I guess I need to check them out, I've never heard of Into Eternity but your description sounds interesting. Thanks! :)

Oh and please, give Between The Buried And Me another chance, they deserve it! ;)


NP: Rammstein - Liebe Ist Für Alle Da

I've never really been into Rammstein but this album surprised me in the best possible way. It's really good. Anyone heard it?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-01-05, 15:18:23
Nightwish - Century Child  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-05, 15:45:37
JP: Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie

NP: In Tenebris - Live @ Reverence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-01-05, 18:31:30
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Day ten: Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-06, 08:50:26
Riverside - ADHD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-06, 11:11:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-05, 07:42:06
Oh I didn't know that! I thought it was a simple spelling error or something... :-[ Maybe a silly question, but what does H stand for then?

By mistake, "b" became "h".

From Wiki ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Note_(music) ):

"Another style of notation, rarely used in English, uses the suffix "is" to indicate a sharp and "es" (only "s" after A and E) for a flat, e.g. Fis for F♯, Ges for G♭, Es for E♭. This system first arose in Germany and is used in almost all European countries whose main language is not English or a Romance language.

In most countries using this system, the letter H is used to represent what is B natural in English, the letter B represents the B♭, and Heses represents the B♭♭ (not Bes, which would also have fit into the system). Belgium and the Netherlands use the same suffixes, but applied throughout to the notes A to G, so that B♭ is Bes. Denmark also uses H, but uses bes instead of heses for B♭♭."

However, in rock, one uses B and Bes, not H and B, as far as I know all over the world, so I'm surprised that Cap wrote H  ???


Quote
Oh and please, give Between The Buried And Me another chance, they deserve it! ;)

Of course, Tom, I am a proggie  ;)

It's just that I'm preoccupied with some other groups currently.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-01-07, 20:05:12
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-01-07, 20:29:43
Airbag - Identity followed by Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-01-08, 11:22:36
Paradise Lost - Faith divides us , death unites us
My dying bride - A line of deathless kings
Magnum - Brand new morning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2010-01-08, 12:01:49
Symphonic Yes - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-01-08, 12:26:46
http://www.myspace.com/slideawayrox

The new project from Trev Lukather, the son of you know who. Well, at least Teunis knows  ;)

I liked the previous songs on his myspace better but it is still interesting and fresh AOR, though not innovative at all. I hope he/they will get signed by a label soon so I can finally get a CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-01-08, 16:18:40
NP: Devin Townsend Band - Accelerated Evolution

Ahhh, soothing.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-01-08, 19:11:51
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-01-08, 12:26:46
http://www.myspace.com/slideawayrox

The new project from Trev Lukather, the son of you know who. Well, at least Teunis knows  ;)
I know :D. Haven't checked out his music yet though. I'm more into progressive rock than AOR at the moment, though I love playing Toto so now and then  *horns*.

np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-01-08, 22:50:36
Airbag ~ Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-09, 00:18:03
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-01-08, 22:50:36
Airbag ~ Identity

I just played that a short time ago as well.

NP The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists which is a quirky CD but very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-09, 00:43:01
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-09, 00:18:03
I just played that a short time ago as well.



I really like that album though i have to be in the 'mood' for it.
It's quite mellow.

NP> Epica ~ The Divine Conspiracy

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-09, 01:53:40
The Songs of Distant Earth - Mike Oldfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-09, 11:45:29
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1 mix)  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2010-01-09, 12:23:41
NP Heather Nova - Live in Stuttgart 09/11/09 - a special acoustic evening (download album)

Before: David Bowie - Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2010-01-09, 14:46:02
Muse, Black Holes And Revelations - Map Of The Problematique. Awesome.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-01-09, 18:57:18
NP  Hawkwind  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/hawkwindofficial

I think some of you guys will also enjoy it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-09, 19:07:16
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Got a mail that the live DVD is on its way to me, can't wait to enjoy it  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-09, 21:13:57
Shadow Gallery ~ Floydian Memories [24:36]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-01-10, 00:42:16
Astra ~ The Weirding : Beyond To Slight The Maze [11:36]

Retro progressive/psychedelic prog with a bit of post innit.
But then from 2009.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-01-10, 10:43:39
Helloween - Keeper of the seven keys part 1
Iced Earth - Something wicked this way comes
Vicious Rumors - Vicious Rumors

Bit of a power metal weekend so far
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-01-10, 13:44:20
Karnivool ~ Sound Awake : Set Fire to the Hive [4:28]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-01-10, 13:46:39
NP Roger Waters - Amused To Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-01-10, 16:14:17
K3 ~ Garden of Death : III

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-01-10, 20:49:42
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul

followed by:
Threshold - Subsurface
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-01-10, 21:28:06
Listening to a stream of a WXPN (a Philadelphia station) 8-hour prog special.  It's got some unusual stuff on there as well as some old favorites.  They focus on old prog (70's).  Downside is that it's a radio show, so there's some talk between songs.  If anyone's interested, here's the link and a link for the playlist (it's the 10AM through 5PM hours, inclusive):

http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/highs-in-the-seventies (http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/highs-in-the-seventies)

http://xpn.org/playlists/xpn-playlist/2010/01/02 (http://xpn.org/playlists/xpn-playlist/2010/01/02)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-01-11, 20:02:43
IQ - Frequency

Track: The Province  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-01-11, 20:40:27
NP Heather Nova - playlist with assorted b-sides and rarities - Like A Hurricane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-11, 22:31:31
Earlier: The Wallflowers - Breach

NP: Demians - Building an Empire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-01-11, 22:51:53
About Face - Dave Gilmour

There are some beautiful tracks on this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-01-12, 10:23:34
NP Thin Lizzy - Chinatown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-12, 17:04:34
Earlier: Devin Townsend - Infinity
            Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

NP: Riverside - Voices in My Head

Opening night at NEARfest has both Riverside and Steve Hackett!  Must find a way to go.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-01-12, 22:15:49
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-12, 17:04:34

Opening night at NEARfest has both Riverside and Steve Hackett!  Must find a way to go.

That would definitely be a good plan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-01-13, 19:28:48
Lee Abraham - Black & White
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-01-13, 21:40:24
Blackfield - Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-13, 21:51:24
Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Linings : A Nightmare To Remember [16:10]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-13, 22:29:30
JP Yes Live in Lugano DVD
NP Identity - Airbag which is definitely one of the best releases from last year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-01-14, 14:56:35
Morcheeba - The Antidote
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-01-14, 19:01:53
NP: The free MP3 stream on Prog Archives.

Some good-sounding stuff here.  I feel the need to pick up some fresh material, so it's time to browse.  One thing they had was a song by Moonspell, which I noticed a couple Roomies have been listening to lately.  Sounded promising -- any comments and/or recommendations for their best album to start with?  I'm also thinking it's time to invest in something by Magellan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-01-14, 21:12:14
Satellite - Evening Games

Haven't played it for a while, forgot how good it was  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-01-15, 15:04:13
Avenged Sevenfold:  City Of Evil

Should appeal to several Roomies. Playful and melodic metal (despite the album title), similar to A.C.T  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-01-15, 20:02:42
np: my favorite 2009 release:

Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts

Already got used to it, Deenfan and Maddox?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-16, 01:12:55
Today was a working from home day. So lots of music played.

Devin Townsend - Addicted, Ki
Some Yes - Keys to Ascension, Talk and The Word is Live
And have finished with Subterranea, The Seventh House and Dark Matter.

Definitely a good day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-01-16, 09:10:15
After Forever - Invisibles Circles

Not very impressed  :-\

After I discovered and enjoyed a lot Nightwish, all my attemps with female fronted gothic metal bands (AF, Epica, WT ...) have been rather disappointing.

I'll put this one on the re-sale list since it sells at a good price on the after (not forever) market.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-01-16, 15:20:34
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-01-16, 09:10:15
After Forever - Invisibles Circles

Not very impressed  :-\

After I discovered and enjoyed a lot Nightwish, all my attemps with female fronted gothic metal bands (AF, Epica, WT ...) have been rather disappointing.

I'll put this one on the re-sale list since it sells at a good price on the after (not forever) market.

Have you tried Lacuna Coil?  They tend to get categorized with the above bands, although they're less operatic/symphonic.  I find Cristina Scabbia's vocals very powerful and special, although again she's more of just a really impressive powerful singer than operatic.

Before Sleep: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity     I like this album quite a bit, although I found the follow-up disappointing.

NP: ELO - Greatest Hits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-16, 18:30:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-01-16, 15:20:34
Have you tried Lacuna Coil?  They tend to get categorized with the above bands, although they're less operatic/symphonic.  I find Cristina Scabbia's vocals very powerful and special, although again she's more of just a really impressive powerful singer than operatic.

Before Sleep: Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity     I like this album quite a bit, although I found the follow-up disappointing.


Which Lacuna Coil is a good one to start with? I have been thinking about them (as well as Lana Lane).

I haven't got D_letion and have not heard many people have anything good to say about it.

NP Motions of Desire - Magic Pie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-16, 19:36:47
Muse - The Resistance
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-01-17, 00:33:21
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-16, 19:36:47
Muse - The Resistance
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

Coincidentally, I also just played Experiments in Mass Appeal.  I think I like the first Frost* album better, but this one is growing on me a bit.

Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-16, 18:30:57
Which Lacuna Coil is a good one to start with? I have been thinking about them (as well as Lana Lane).

I like their first full album, In a Reverie.  Comalies and Karmacode are also very good IMO.  I haven't heard the newest one, so can't comment on that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-01-17, 02:06:45
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2010-01-17, 00:33:21
Coincidentally, I also just played Experiments in Mass Appeal.  I think I like the first Frost* album better, but this one is growing on me a bit.

I like their first full album, In a Reverie.  Comalies and Karmacode are also very good IMO.  I haven't heard the newest one, so can't comment on that.

Thanks for that

JP Immortal - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2010-01-17, 19:18:36
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-01-16, 15:20:34
Have you tried Lacuna Coil?  They tend to get categorized with the above bands, although they're less operatic/symphonic.  I find Cristina Scabbia's vocals very powerful and special, although again she's more of just a really impressive powerful singer than operatic.

I bought Comalies a few months ago and am not impressed neither. I have the feeling that I am listening to the -more or less- same song over and over ...  :-X

NP The Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-01-17, 21:46:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-06, 11:11:16
By mistake, "b" became "h".

That here is an interpretation, I'd say.

QuoteHowever, in rock, one uses B and Bes, not H and B, as far as I know all over the world, so I'm surprised that Cap wrote H  ???

Seems like, yes. Actually, everybody outside of "classical"/"serious" music uses "b" instead of "h". Even "serious" musicians in the UK and US use "h", not "b", so it's not an "anglo-saxonian" thing, either.

Nevertheless, the book I'm working with atm, also uses "h" or "H", although it's clearly a "rock guitar" lessons book.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-18, 08:15:45
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2010-01-17, 21:46:04
That here is an interpretation, I'd say.

That's the way I learnt it as a music student, Cap, from several teachers  :-\


Quote
Actually, everybody outside of "classical"/"serious" music uses "b" instead of "h".

I just don't like this use of "serious". I find that it reflects intolerance on the side of people who resist familiarising themselves with rock and jazz (not you, Cap).

I'm just as serious about my rock as I was for many years about my Bach and Beethoven, which is very serious (as you guys might have figured).


NP  My daily fix:  Nostradamus  *horns*

Lost Love is one of the most wonderful love songs I'v eva heard  :)  - and Rob is gay !  Just proves once again that genius transcends norms  8)


Afterwards:  Rob Halford:  Resurrection  *horns*

Isnt it great being a proggie ?  ;)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-01-18, 16:21:08
A bit of IQ , Aerosmith , The Police and Black Crowes whilst riding the bike in the gym

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-18, 22:59:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-01-18, 08:15:45
and Rob is gay ! 

Actually, the right word for Rob is 'Bi'. ;)

QuoteIsnt it great being a proggie ?  ;)  ;D

Nicky.

It sure is.  8)

Primary ~ The Enemy Inside : Disilluison [6:17]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-19, 15:01:56
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-18, 22:59:18
Actually, the right word for Rob is 'Bi'. ;)

He designates himself "gay" now, Mad.


NP   Lana Lane  &  Erik Norlander:  Secrets Of Astrology  *horns*

There's been a lotta talk in the Room about groups with woman singers. I agree that most such acts fall short of the "man's world". (E.g. Lacuna Coil I find a monotonous drone.)

Otoh Lana Lane's singing is gripping - powerful, beautiful and precise - there's a lotta melody and variation in her and Erik's music, the instrumentalists do exciting stuff, and even the lyrics are, if not quite philosophical, very poetic - so I must recommend this album warmly  ;)

Else there's Caamora She, Eleven, Once And Future King  *horns*  - and of course, our beloved Céline  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 17:22:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-19, 15:01:56
There's been a lotta talk in the Room about groups with woman singers. I agree that most such acts fall short of the "man's world". (E.g. Lacuna Coil I find a monotonous drone.)

I guess one man's music is another's monotonous drone.  I find Lacuna Coil anything but monotonous.  They do have the "wall of sound" style, which I guess you could describe that way if you dislike it, but a lot of my favorite acts use it, and I like it.  I've never heard Lana Lane.  I'll have to put her/them(?) on my list to investigate.

Quote
and of course, our beloved Céline  :)

I'm never quite sure if you're joking about that.  I fear that you aren't, and it frightens me.   :-\  ;)

Oh, and another female-fronted symphonic metal band worth trying IMO is Edenbridge (from Austria).  I need to pick up an album or two of theirs myself.

Last Played: Marillion - Marbles

NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye   

I think the vocals on this alternately sound like Ozzy and Layne Staley, which is ok with me since I like both.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-19, 18:30:57
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 17:22:51
I've never heard Lana Lane.

Well, Greenie, as you know, I'm a straightforward guy, in fact a straightforward rocker, and Lana Lane and Erik Nordendal (her co-composer, keyboardist, producer, and hubby) simply rock more than Lacuna Coil and Edenbridge. I wouldnt say that LC and E are for pu*s, cause I'm a well brought up straightforward rocker, but once you hear (and see) Lana, you'l know what I mean  ;D


Quote
I'm never quite sure if you're joking about that.  I fear that you aren't, and it frightens me.   :-\  ;)

;D Greenie

I'm just sellin' her  :D

Let's just say that she sings terrifically, and she's got a song or two that really burn thru, like The Power Of Love  8)


Quote
NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye   

Great that you'r gettin more into metal, Greenie  8)


Quote
I think the vocals on this alternately sound like Ozzy and Layne Staley, which is ok with me since I like both.   *horns*

I guess Ozzy sings well, but I never really figured it, as there's nothin that he's contributed to that's really gripped me  :-\

Anyone got some recoms on that one ?  ;)

With Layne, it's an entirely different matter. Alice were awesome, and still seem to be doin great stuff, altho I havent heard Black Gives Way To Blue properly.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 19:07:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-19, 18:30:57
Great that you'r gettin more into metal, Greenie  8)

Actually, I've had Crack the Skye for a good while now (before you, in fact, although I took a look because you were talking up Blood Mountain).  I have 9 Devin Townsend albums (and 1 by the other DT  ;) ) -- I can't not like metal.

Quote
I guess Ozzy sings well, but I never really figured it, as there's nothin that he's contributed to that's really gripped me  :-\

Anyone got some recoms on that one ?  ;)

I always liked the first Black Sabbath (titled Black Sabbath and including the song, Black Sabbath  ;D ) album.  I think it's even considered proto-prog in some circles.

JP: Pearl Jam - No Code

NP: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

I've taken enough of a break; it's time to play Deadwing daily again.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:26:26
Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock : Desert Flight [7:39]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:29:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-19, 18:30:57


I guess Ozzy sings well, but I never really figured it, as there's nothin that he's contributed to that's really gripped me  :-\

Anyone got some recoms on that one ?  ;)


To be honest, i can't stand his voice.  :-\
He has the gift of collecting a strong band around him, like Randy Rhoads, Micheal Inez and Zakk Wylde for instance but the dude itself can't grab me by the throat.
In fact, in his entire career there is but just one song which i consider 'awesome' and that is No More Tears. The Extended version of course.

Go figure.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:49:41
NP Marillion - Friends; the covers and rarities set from the Weekend 2007. Current track: Bedshaped (originally by Keane), alone already worth the price of admission.

BTW also has a cool version of Toxic, originally by.. Britney Spears ;D Notice now that I put it in my pc that they've put in the track info in the composer field "whoever writes Britney Spears' songs" :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2010-01-19, 21:55:53
NP Portishead - Third
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-20, 12:10:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 19:07:45
Actually, I've had Crack the Skye for a good while now

I know that.


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 19:07:45
although I took a look because you were talking up Blood Mountain

:)

Great album too  *horns*

I'm just not as enthusiastic about the earlier albums.

Some groups really take more than one album to get their act properly together, e.g. Arena, Mastodon, Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium.


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-19, 19:07:45
Actually, I've had Crack the Skye for a good while now (before you, in fact, although I took a look because you were talking up Blood Mountain).  I have 9 Devin Townsend albums (and 1 by the other DT  ;) ) -- I can't not like metal.

You'r still a novice tho, Greenie. Look at all the great metal bands in my pantheon; many of'm you havent even tasted.

And then there're all the hundreds of metal bands that I'v listened to that aint even listed in my lp - cause they'r ho-hum ... but as a proggie, I consider one has to remain open. E.g. I had pretty much given up Trivium, but then they dished up their masterly Shogun  *horns*


NP  Lana Lane:  Secrets Of Astrology

This stuff is fabulous, and Lana and Erik are goin into my pantheon  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-20, 12:42:47
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:49:41
"whoever writes Britney Spears' songs" :D

;D

Yeah, "hit factory" !  Great expression, pretty much sums it up  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-01-20, 21:46:56
JJJP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

JJP: Various Artist sampler featuring After Forever

JP: Weezer - The Red Album     probably their weakest effort  :P

NP: Suzanne Vega - 99.9  F°
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-01-21, 15:08:14
NP The Police - Live !

Including on CD2 my favorite live version of the best rock song ever, the one that somebody will send for help in the outer space when we have achieved the destruction of our own planet.

I feel SO LO-NE-LY  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-01-22, 13:05:30
NP The Undertones - Hyptonised
... or how to prove that a song can be excellent even if it doesn't reach the 3:00 mark . Well, 20 songs in this case  8)

"Sit down, relax and cancel all other engagements,
It's never too late to enjoy dumb entertainment"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-23, 00:21:50
A Yes concert from the Tormato tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-23, 01:02:59
Orphaned Land ~ The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR : The Warrior [7:11]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-01-23, 06:38:20
Rick Wakeman Live at Hampton Court
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-23, 17:35:31
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-23, 19:23:19
Muse - The Resistance

np: Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-23, 23:30:46
Today has been more Live Yes, Rick Wakeman and now Led Zeppelin's Mothership
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-23, 23:58:41
Karnivool ~ Sound Awake : Deadman [12:04]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-01-24, 11:34:40
Peter Gee - A Vision Of Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2010-01-24, 17:25:33
Metanoia - Porcupine Tree

Good chill out album!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-01-25, 15:13:31
What we have sown and Tightly unwound by Pineapple Thief will be my music of choice whilst cooking dinner tonight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-01-25, 19:56:27
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-25, 21:01:31
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-01-25, 15:13:31
What we have sown and Tightly unwound by Pineapple Thief will be my music of choice whilst cooking dinner tonight

Both excellent releases to say the least.  8)
Good choice, chef.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-01-25, 21:09:25
NP Ojos de Brujo - Techarí

Before: Arena - Welcome To The Stage & Welcome Back! To The Stage. Nostalgia trip, aah those good old days :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:19:38
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2010-01-25, 21:09:25
Before: Arena - Welcome To The Stage & Welcome Back! To The Stage. Nostalgia trip, aah those good old days :)

Ah yes, especially Crying For Help IV on Welcome Back! To The Stage is mindblowing. What a performance! *horns*

NP: Orphaned Land -  The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

Wow! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:44:11
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-01-25, 15:13:31
What we have sown and Tightly unwound by Pineapple Thief will be my music of choice whilst cooking dinner tonight
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-01-25, 21:01:31

Both excellent releases to say the least.  8)
Good choice, chef.  ;)

As it happens, the prog festival I hope to make it to later this year also has The Pineapple Thief playing at it (in addition to Riverside and Steve Hackett plus some other bands I don't really know).  I guess I need to check them out soon.

In the Car: Porcupine Tree - The Incident
JP: Devin Townsend Project - Addicted
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki
Coming Up: Phideaux - 313 (just bought it, so of course it must be played)

You folks are listening to a fair bit of stuff I don't know lately.  I feel like I'm falling behind.  Just ordered a few CDs, but only one of them is really new to me.  I guess it's time to start looking for MySpace pages and band websites again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-25, 23:26:47
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:44:11
As it happens, the prog festival I hope to make it to later this year also has The Pineapple Thief playing at it (in addition to Riverside and Steve Hackett plus some other bands I don't really know).  I guess I need to check them out soon.

Yes you should! TPT is a really enjoyable band. I saw them live for the first time a few months ago when they were opening for Riverside. They rocked! Probably one of the best support-acts I ever saw. Riverside wasn't too bad either by the way... ;)

NP: Flash Range - On The Way

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-26, 04:53:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-25, 23:26:47
Yes you should! TPT is a really enjoyable band. I saw them live for the first time a few months ago when they were opening for Riverside. They rocked! Probably one of the best support-acts I ever saw. Riverside wasn't too bad either by the way... ;)

Listened to some Pineapple Thief on MySpace and Pandora.  I think I'll be getting Tightly Unwound.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-01-26, 09:34:25
The Undertones - The Undertones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 12:17:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:19:38
NP: Orphaned Land -  The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

*horns*

The Room has become rather lite lately, so it's good to see some heavy stuff, particularly when it's that good !


NP  Atheist:  Elements

This is a group that have always been under the radar, but otoh Atheist have made lasting albums:  Elements, Unquestionable Presence, and Piece Of Time.

Here's from Amazon.com's official biography, and I agree:

"Arguably the ultimate progressive metal band of their day, Atheist's impossibly Byzantine death-jazz proved too advanced even for committed metalheads to stomach. Over the span of three albums admirably recorded in spite of crippling adversity, the band's inventive but inaccessible style has earned them a lasting respect, but likewise compromised their chances of attaining widespread success."

Atheist are one of the pioneers of the "Florida sound". Other well-known groups in this genre are Death, Cynic and Aghora. Aghora are to my mind the most exciting (and one of my pantheon groups)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:16:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 12:17:49
*horns*

The Room has become rather lite lately, so it's good to see some heavy stuff, particularly when it's that good !

Yeah, so far I listened to this new album only once, but I can see many more listens coming up in the coming days/weeks! *horns* I don't recall you ever mentioning Orphaned Land, Nicky. But great that you like 'em!

Quote
"Arguably the ultimate progressive metal band of their day, Atheist's impossibly Byzantine death-jazz proved too advanced even for committed metalheads to stomach. Over the span of three albums admirably recorded in spite of crippling adversity, the band's inventive but inaccessible style has earned them a lasting respect, but likewise compromised their chances of attaining widespread success."

Death-jazz? :D Sounds like something I need to check out... :)

By the way I just entered another one of my 'metal-periods'. I hope it lasts longer than it did last time around... ;D


NP: Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:33:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:16:48
I don't recall you ever mentioning Orphaned Land, Nicky. But great that you like 'em!

I'v had'm in my pantheon for over a year now. Mabool is a terrific album  *horns*


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Death-jazz

That's again one of those silly taggings. It's the vocals that do it: There's some growl. But basically Atheist are top-league fusion, excellent musicianship, varied, gutsy rhythms, and now and then sublimely melodic  *horns*

But if ya wanna get into this stuff, Tom, then I recom that you get Aghora's two albums. They are unbelievable, particularly for guitar geeks - you'l drop your jaw !!!


Quote
By the way I just entered another one of my 'metal-periods'. I hope it lasts longer than it did last time around... ;D

I do too, Tom !

It'l make me return to the Room more often  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:16:48
NP: Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Promising start, Tom !  DT and OL, can't get any better !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:44:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:33:49
I'v had'm in my pantheon for over a year now. Mabool is a terrific album  *horns*

Ok, I totally missed that! Must've been in one of my mellower periods... ;)

QuoteBut if ya wanna get into this stuff, Tom, then I recom that you get Aghora's two albums. They are unbelievable, particularly for guitar geeks - you'l drop your jaw !!!

I actually have an album of Aghora at home. I don't remember what it's called, but the coverart has a tree on it, if that makes any sense...I guess I should dig it up one of these days!

QuoteI do too, Tom !

It'l make me return to the Room more often  ;)

I'll do my best... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:53:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:44:02
Ok, I totally missed that! Must've been in one of my mellower periods... ;)

I actually have an album of Aghora at home. I don't remember what it's called, but the coverart has a tree on it, if that makes any sense...I guess I should dig it up one of these days!

That would be Formless, the better of the two  *horns*

http://www.amazon.com/Formless-Aghora/dp/B000OLHGAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1264510147&sr=1-1

It's actually not a tree, it's a thing-o-ma-jig - formless  ;D

From Amazon.com's biography:

"A very unique and unusual heavy metal act, Aghora was first conceived in 1995 by guitarist/programmer Santiago Dobles, while he and initial co-conspirators Max Dible (guitar) and Andy Deluca (bass) were attending the Berklee School of Music. Come 1997, Dobles relocated to Miami, Florida, where he recruited his sister, vocalist Danishta Rivero, and guitarist Charlie Ekendahl, and a few years (and demos) later, the legendary rhythm section of progressive death metal pioneers Cynic, bassist Sean Malone and drummer Sean Reinert (also ex-Death). Meshing the latter groups' penchant for compositional inventiveness with Dobles' jazz fusion-based playing and Rivero's clear, melodic voice, Aghora recorded a self-titled debut album in 1999."


Quote
I guess I should dig it up one of these days!

;D

That'l exhaust you so much that you can't enjoy the music  :D


Quote
I'll do my best... :D

:)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-01-26, 14:52:18
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-01-26, 04:53:28
Listened to some Pineapple Thief on MySpace and Pandora.  I think I'll be getting Tightly Unwound.   *horns*

Little man is excellent and is being re mastered and re released so that is also one to look out for
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-01-26, 15:17:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 12:17:49
*horns*

The Room has become rather lite lately, so it's good to see some heavy stuff, particularly when it's that good !


NP  Atheist:  Elements

This is a group that have always been under the radar, but otoh Atheist have made lasting albums:  Elements, Unquestionable Presence, and Piece Of Time.

Here's from Amazon.com's official biography, and I agree:

"Arguably the ultimate progressive metal band of their day, Atheist's impossibly Byzantine death-jazz proved too advanced even for committed metalheads to stomach. Over the span of three albums admirably recorded in spite of crippling adversity, the band's inventive but inaccessible style has earned them a lasting respect, but likewise compromised their chances of attaining widespread success."

Atheist are one of the pioneers of the "Florida sound". Other well-known groups in this genre are Death, Cynic and Aghora. Aghora are to my mind the most exciting (and one of my pantheon groups)  ;)

Nicky.

I have Traced in air by Cynic and mighty fine it is as well. I find i enjoy the music from these type of bands to be much more interesting than the growly vocal sort of thing

PS RIP Chuck Schuldiner - a true visionary and leader of the movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-01-26, 19:23:07
NP Back in the World of Adventures.
JP Achtung Bono - Half Man Half Buscuit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-01-26, 19:33:17
Pendragon - The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-01-27, 09:09:40
Simple Minds - new gold dream 81-82-83-84
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-01-27, 10:21:11
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-01-27, 09:09:40
Simple Minds - new gold dream 81-82-83-84

Brings back memories  ::)

Bryan Adams - You Want It, You Got It
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-01-27, 15:55:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-01-26, 13:53:59
That'l exhaust you so much that you can't enjoy the music  :D

Yeah I tried to find it last night but unfortunately I didn't succeed. ::) I know I have it somewhere... Oh well, I'll keep looking!

NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

What a magnificent album! *horns* Guys, if you like Amaseffer and Opeth... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-27, 17:46:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-01-27, 15:55:10
Yeah I tried to find it last night but unfortunately I didn't succeed. ::) I know I have it somewhere... Oh well, I'll keep looking!

See, that's what I expected, Tom  ;D

But tell me, do you have so many cd's that you actually have to rummage thru piles to find stuff ?  :o

I have 1300 cd's now. Each of these 1300 mean something to me. (I'v given away the stuff I know I wont be hearing more.)  :)

My books and newspapares are in disarray and piles, but my cd's stand in alphabetic order on shelves along perfect lines. I have to have a clear overview and be able to obtain precisely the music I want to listen to  8)


Tom, you'l have to be patient with Aghora  ;)

The lyrics are about Hinduistic viewpoints. I am very much inspired by them, but you might not be quite as much. The mood is also influenced by this subject matter. But I think that if you suspend your critical sense for a while and just get into the flow, you'l be taken be the tremendous musical experience that Aghora bestow upon the listener  *horns*


Quote
NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

What a magnificent album! *horns* Guys, if you like Amaseffer and Opeth... ;)

Good comparison, Tom  8)

Do you have Mabool too ?  Fabulous album  *horns*


NP  Death:  Human

I'v tried this album several times, but it simply doesnt jive with me. After 3-4 songs I give up. Too much monotonous growl, too much clippety-clip, no melody that can hook me  :(

Sorry, Chuck. You seem to have been a great guy, but your music just doesnt grip me. Maybe I'm too old  :-\

Anyone here into this group ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-27, 22:33:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-01-27, 15:55:10
Yeah I tried to find it last night but unfortunately I didn't succeed. ::) I know I have it somewhere... Oh well, I'll keep looking!

NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

What a magnificent album! *horns* Guys, if you like Amaseffer and Opeth... ;)

Tom

Strange, though i really like Mabool and this album as wel (must say that this album is somewhat different, more 'oriental' than Mabool) i can't really find Opeth link in Orphaned Land.
True, both bands use clean and growl-vocals but Orphaned land also use female vox.
Therefore i find OL a bit more adventurous then Opeth.
I can relate to the comparison with Amaseffer though.

It indeed is a stunning album.  8)

NP> Savatage ~ Dead Winter Dead : Sarajevo [2:35]

Not a band i usually play songs from.
In fact, i only have Gutter Ballet, Streets and this album.
Proggy metal, a bit bombastic but somehow not my cup of tea.
Dead Winter Dead however is a pretty decent album to say the least.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-27, 23:36:05
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-27, 22:33:27
Strange, though i really like Mabool and this album as wel (must say that this album is somewhat different, more 'oriental' than Mabool) i can't really find Opeth link in Orphaned Land.
True, both bands use clean and growl-vocals but Orphaned land also use female vox.
Therefore i find OL a bit more adventurous then Opeth.
I can relate to the comparison with Amaseffer though.

It indeed is a stunning album.  8)

NP> Savatage ~ Dead Winter Dead : Sarajevo [2:35]

Not a band i usually play songs from.
In fact, i only have Gutter Ballet, Streets and this album.
Proggy metal, a bit bombastic but somehow not my cup of tea.
Dead Winter Dead however is a pretty decent album to say the least.

I used to like Streets best but now my favourite is The Wake of Magellan a superb CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2010-01-28, 10:18:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-27, 17:46:46
But tell me, do you have so many cd's that you actually have to rummage thru piles to find stuff ?  :o

I have 1300 cd's now. Each of these 1300 mean something to me. (I'v given away the stuff I know I wont be hearing more.)  :)

My books and newspapares are in disarray and piles, but my cd's stand in alphabetic order on shelves along perfect lines. I have to have a clear overview and be able to obtain precisely the music I want to listen to  8)
I could have written these lines, also have my cd's organised in alphabetic order for exactly those reasons. But I only have a mere 600 ::) And I do have my books and magazines organised as well ;D

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-27, 22:33:27
NP> Savatage ~ Dead Winter Dead : Sarajevo [2:35]

Not a band i usually play songs from.
In fact, i only have Gutter Ballet, Streets and this album.
Proggy metal, a bit bombastic but somehow not my cup of tea.
Dead Winter Dead however is a pretty decent album to say the least.
Dead Winter Dead is the only Savatage album I have, rather like it, very melodic and very BOMBASTIC I'd say ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-01-28, 12:51:11
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-27, 22:33:27
Therefore i find OL a bit more adventurous then Opeth.

:o ::) >:(

Nothing wrong with OL, but you'd be hard put to find a group that's more adventurous than Opeth.

Aint that right, Tom ?

Strange thoughts that cross your mind sometimes, Mud  ::) ;D


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-27, 22:33:27
NP> Savatage ~ Dead Winter Dead : Sarajevo [2:35]

This time ya got it right, Mad  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-01-28, 15:51:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-01-28, 12:51:11
:o ::) >:(

Nothing wrong with OL, but you'd be hard put to find a group that's more adventurous than Opeth.

Aint that right, Tom ?

Strange thoughts that cross your mind sometimes, Mud  ::) ;D


What i meant to say is that the music of Opeth can't be compared with the music of OL.
In my view they are two totally different bands, despite the clean vox and growls.

Is Opeth adventurous? Yep, they are, that's why i like them quite a bit.
You only have to listen to tracks like Burden, Windowpane, By The Pain I See In Others, The Drapery Falls, Deliverance. Etcetc.
But they are more metal than OL. OL is more soundtrack-ish. More eastern. Metal but with a rather pleasant twist.

Hope i've cleared things up a bit.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-01-29, 08:10:45
Greetings from the middle of the night!

JP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-01-29, 20:42:45
Gazpacho - A Night at Loreley (live 2cd)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-01-29, 23:38:51
JP: Jethro Tull - Bursting Out
NP: Joe Jackson - Jumpin' Jive

iTunes has me very confused.  It appears in the transition from my old computer to the new one, some albums got copied over two or even three times, while Blind Ego didn't get copied at all.  ???   Fortunately, I already burned that one to a CD since it was a dl purchase.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-01-30, 19:14:36
Muse - The Resistance

np: The Urbane - Glitter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-30, 23:52:11
Harvest ~ Underground Community
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-01-31, 20:37:28
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-02-01, 09:08:22
JJP: Gentle Giant - Free Hand
JP: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte
NP: Mastodon - Blood Mountain

Mastodon is a bit of a contrast to the others.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-01, 12:56:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-27, 17:46:46
See, that's what I expected, Tom  ;D

But tell me, do you have so many cd's that you actually have to rummage thru piles to find stuff ?  :o

No, I think I have 'only' 500 cd's, the largest part of my cd-collection stands in alphabetic order on shelves, but there are a few cd's that I didn't really enjoy at the time and in order to create some space on my shelves I put them in a box. One of those cd's was Aghora's Formless. Last weekend my search continued, and guess what: I found the box containing about 20 cd's under my bed...yes, really! ;).

QuoteTom, you'l have to be patient with Aghora  ;)

The lyrics are about Hinduistic viewpoints. I am very much inspired by them, but you might not be quite as much. The mood is also influenced by this subject matter. But I think that if you suspend your critical sense for a while and just get into the flow, you'l be taken be the tremendous musical experience that Aghora bestow upon the listener  *horns*

Hmm, maybe my impatience (at the time) is the reason I put it away in the first place. :-\ However, I'm really going to try again.

I didn't find the time to play it last weekend, but I'm sure I will sometime this week!

QuoteDo you have Mabool too ?  Fabulous album  *horns*

Yes I also have Mabool but I like their most recent one better to be honest.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-01-28, 12:51:11
:o ::) >:(

Nothing wrong with OL, but you'd be hard put to find a group that's more adventurous than Opeth.

Aint that right, Tom ?

True! I've got nothing more to add, really... ;)

NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

It's getting kinda monotonous, I know... (me mentioning Orphaned Land's new album in this thread that is, not the album itself!)... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-01, 15:39:14
NP: Queensrÿche - American Soldier

Not sure what to make of it yet, but it sounds interesting so far... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-02-01, 17:23:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-01, 12:56:02
I found the box containing about 20 cd's under my bed...yes, really! ;).

You didnt want yer girlfriend to see'm, as she'd think that you considered her formless  ;D

Well, maybe there are some more gems in that box, Tom  ;)


Quote
Hmm, maybe my impatience (at the time) is the reason I put it away in the first place. :-\ However, I'm really going to try again.

The two Aghora albums are difficult to get into. There's the Hindu thingy, and the female singing, which is more like chanting; both will be alien to most listeners. It took me a while, but now I'm thrilled by it  *horns*

Mad, you'v also done Aghora. Whadaya make of'm ?


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-01, 15:39:14
NP: Queensrÿche - American Soldier

Not sure what to make of it yet, but it sounds interesting so far... 8)

One of the greatest rock albums eva imo, and a great testimony to the American soldier who feels that it's his duty to secure our homes, if necessary by venturing out to remote badlands  *horns*


Just found two Lana Lane albums at the library - didnt expect that - Lady Macbeth & Project Shangri-La, so I'm goin home to listen to'mmmmmm  8)

There's some Arjen guy doin some great guitar stuff on some of it  ;)


Here's a fine Amazon review of Secrets Of Astrology by "A customer":

"This is the 'real' alternative music. I first heard Lana Lane on a sampler disc that a friend lent me, and subsequently hunted down Secrets Of Astrology. I have had this disc for well over a year now, and I've yet to get sick of it. Lana Lane possesses the type of voice that I haven't heard in a long time - rich, powerful, full of emotion and fire. She does vocally bear a passing resemblence to Ann Wilson, and that's not bad company to keep. Lane and her husband/collaborator Erik Norlander have produced a brilliant disc of in your face material that announces what it is, right off the top. The Astrology Suite/Secrets Of Astrology/Postlude is the starting point. Kudos to guitarist Arjen Lucassen, and especially drummer Ed Wharby, who is rock steady and shows his flash on songs like Speed Of Sound. Above all though, is the quality of Lane's voice. She is more than a screamer, as tracks like Alexandria, The Bell, and Guardian Angel prove. I have since started to track down her back catalogue, which is large. She does have some uneven albums, but there is no quibbling with Secrets Of Astrology; it packs a punch, gets in your face, and is topped off by the type of voice I had thought had disappeared a decade ago. Well Done, Lana, you've convinced me!"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-02-01, 19:21:26
Marillion - Brave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-01, 21:50:41
Golden Earring ~ Twilight Zone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-02-02, 10:27:32
UFO - No Place To Run
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-02-02, 16:15:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-02-01, 17:23:57
You didnt want yer girlfriend to see'm, as she'd think that you considered her formless  ;D

Indeed, and I don't think she would take that as a compliment! ;)

Quote
The two Aghora albums are difficult to get into. There's the Hindu thingy, and the female singing, which is more like chanting; both will be alien to most listeners. It took me a while, but now I'm thrilled by it  *horns*

Gave it a quick listen yesterday evening and the good thing is that I can see the album has the potential to grow on me. I'm sure it's gonna take a lot of time though!

NP: Three - The End Is Begun

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-02, 17:05:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-02-02, 16:15:51
Gave it a quick listen yesterday evening and the good thing is that I can see the album has the potential to grow on me. I'm sure it's gonna take a lot of time though!

8) Tom

Aghora are very unusual. Vedic metal, I guess one could call it  :)

Considering the masses of boring rhythmic music that come outta both Hinduist and Christian contexts nowadays, it sure is refreshing to hear such all stops out metal from Aghora  *horns*


Quote
NP: Three - The End Has Begun

The End Is Begun, Tom. That's just the twist  ;)


JP  3:  Wake Pig

Also a fabulous album  *horns*

Looking forward to getting Joey's solo album, Tom  :)


JP  Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Project Shangri-La

This one (2001) they made just after Secrets Of Astrology (2000), and musically I find it just as wonderful as Secrets  *horns*


JP:  Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Lady Macbeth

It doesnt (yet) grip me musically as much as the other two albums, but Lana's lyrics here are sheer amazing  *horns*


One of the things I really like about Lana's and Erik's albums is that they put a lotta effort into their lyrics, and they sure succeed  8)

Lana definitely is one of the most exciting female singers in metalworld. I don't understand why her 10+ albums with Erik arent more popular. In the Room, I guess I'm still the only fan of theirs, but things also take time in the Room  ;)


I don't really know what went wrong between Arjen and Lana and Erik, but seeing Erik's enormous devotion to Lana's talent (which I understand now), it's obvious that he expects such devotion from anyone else contributing, so ......

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-02, 20:33:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-02, 17:05:51
Lana definitely is one of the most exciting female singers in metalworld. I don't understand why her 10+ albums with Erik arent more popular. In the Room, I guess I'm still the only fan of theirs, but things also take time in the Room  ;)
May I surprise you again? Wrong guess Nicky  ;). I own the following LL/EN/RS albums
Lana Lane: 'Ballads Collection' and 'Secrets of Astrology'. The latter one is great, playing it from time to time. The Ballad Collection (2cd)  is quite boring, all ballads. Never played cd 1 and 2 after each other  ;D. I sold 'Project Shangri-La' a few years ago.
Erik Norlander: 'Into The Sunset', 'Music Machine', 'Seas of Orion' and 'Stars Rain Down' This is a live album, just like the LL/EN cd called 'European Tour 2001 Souvenir cd' I own.
Rocket Scientists: 'Earthbound', 'Brutal Architecture', 'Earth Below & Sky Above (live), 'Oblivion Days', 'Revolution Road'. Favourites are 'Brutal Architecture' and 'Oblivion Days'

np: Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad (collection album)
Youth sentiments  8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-02-03, 09:59:08
NP Bryan Adams - Cuts Like A Knife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-02-03, 19:52:12
NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-02-03, 20:12:09
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-02-03, 21:27:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-02-03, 19:52:12
NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom

Yep, same here.

I can't listen to Lady GaGa all day long.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-02-04, 09:48:09
NP Scorpions - In Trance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-02-04, 13:46:25
Katatonia - Night is the new day
The feeling - Join with us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-02-04, 16:58:18
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-02, 20:33:55
May I surprise you again?

Sure, Teunis. Particularly when it's such good news  8)

I recall having seen you NP'ing Rocket Scientists, but not Lana Lane. Maybe you were afraid that some of the Arjen fans would be offended  ???

But you havent taken sides ?


Quote
I sold 'Project Shangri-La' a few years ago.

I'v only heard it once, but it reminded me a lot of Secrets. The Nightingale is a wonderful song (and I'v added it to my s-o songs).

But you don't like Shangri-La as much, Teunis ?


Quote
Erik Norlander: ... Rocket Scientists: ...

Can you give me some recoms on these, Teunis ?

I consider Erik quite a genius, writing great songs, doing all this wonderful atmospheric stuff on his keyboards, getting the right musicians together, mixing, producing etc  8)


NP  Beatles:  The White Album

Great stuff, really grips me !  A classic masterpiece from 1968  *horns*

Lyricswise, this seems to me their most prog album. The lyrics really twist yer mind when ya try to follow'm.

And the music runs the whole gamut, surprising fountain of ideas these guys had.


Thru the years, I'd heard the songs from Rubber Soul, Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, and Let It Be so many times that I really knew'm thoroughly. (Guess that's how it is with you too, Greenie.)

But somehow The White Album had evaded me  ???

Of course I knew Back In The USSR and While My Guitar Gently Weeps well, but then there were wonderful songs like Piggies and I'm So Tired that I could barely recognise.

So now I decided to get properly into it. And what a joy it is  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-04, 17:19:35
Genesis  The Lamb. What a cd. People over in the US are really bashing the Genesis DVD When in Rome. I don't get it. No emotion, BS. I thought it was really done well. The sound is good. I liked the documentary also, and how it shows the difficulty of putting a show of that magnitude together. I have seen Genesis many times over the years, and they have always been the frontrunners of lighting shows, video etc. Am I missing something?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-04, 20:03:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-02-04, 16:58:18
I recall having seen you NP'ing Rocket Scientists, but not Lana Lane. Maybe you were afraid that some of the Arjen fans would be offended  ??? But you havent taken sides ?
I don't know what exactly happened. I know EN wrote something about AL in a booklet he shouldn't do! But it's the music what matters and I love both their music.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-02-04, 16:58:18
I'v only heard it once, but it reminded me a lot of Secrets. The Nightingale is a wonderful song (and I'v added it to my s-o songs).

But you don't like Shangri-La as much, Teunis ?)
I remember a few songs were great, but too little to keep me interested.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-02-04, 16:58:18
Can you give me some recoms on these, Teunis ?)
EN: 'Into The Sunset'. RS: I would definitely recomment you 'Oblivion Days'. Here you can listen to the track: 'Aqua Vitae':
http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1811 (http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1811). And a MySpace page to get an impression: http://www.myspace.com/rocketscientistsband (http://www.myspace.com/rocketscientistsband)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-02-04, 16:58:18
I consider Erik quite a genius, writing great songs, doing all this wonderful atmospheric stuff on his keyboards, getting the right musicians together, mixing, producing etc  8)
Yes, he has his very own style of keyboard playing, which is great! And the production is always crystal clear as well  8)

jp: Frost - Milliontown
np: Frost - Experiments in Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-02-05, 21:14:41
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-02-06, 00:58:38
Before: Riverside - Voices in My Head

JP: Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom

NP: Elvis Costello - Spike
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-06, 10:33:41
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-04, 20:03:50
EN: 'Into The Sunset'. RS: I would definitely recomment you 'Oblivion Days'.

Added to my SL. Thanks, Teunis  :)


NP  PoS:  Enter Rain

I wanted to check up somethin bout PoS, and "accidentally" I hit the link to this song on Youtube, and now I'm stuck again - one of the stickiest s-o songs ........................  *horns*

Saw that PoS put out the EP Linoleum in 2009. Anyone know about that one ?

Actually the reason I was researching PoS is that they'r gonno compete this eve in the first round of the Swedish Grand Pricks (song contest)  :o

Yeah, it's true guys - sensation !!!  First time a leading progmetal group does this.

I read a newspaper article about it. They were frustrated by the fact that they'r so unknown in their home country. They'r most popular in France, Italy and Germany. Imagine that the French can have such good taste  ;D

Well, I'm gonno watch this on TV this eve. See how they present themselves, and the reactions. Be open to the other stuff too  8)

Unfortunately the Swedish GP pundits foresee that Pos will be voted out in the first round  :(

But otoh maybe this will get'm some new Swedish fans.

They have material for at least two albums, but production is stalled by the fact that their record company went broke  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-02-06, 17:30:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-06, 10:33:41
Imagine that the French can have such good taste  ;D

Yes, I can imagine that rather easily ...

NP Rush - Roll The Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-06, 18:28:29
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

Fine Swedish melodic progmetal, a bit like Seventh Wonder  ;) *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-02-06, 18:39:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-06, 10:33:41
Added to my SL. Thanks, Teunis  :)
You're welcome, the album really rocks *horns*. Have you listened to the 'Aqua Vitae' link yet? Curious what you think about it.

Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-02-06, 18:50:41
Coldplay ~ Clocks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-02-06, 22:11:01
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Another underrated Swedish metal band worth a listen.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:33:15
JP> The Aurora Project ~ Unspoken Words
NP> The Aurora Project ~ Shadow Border (definitely better than their debut.  *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:36:16
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-02-06, 18:39:19
Have you listened to the 'Aqua Vitae' link yet? Curious what you think about it.

NP  Rocket Scientists:  Aqua Vitae  (on repeat)

That's great music, Teunis  *horns*

Thanks !  Makes me even more eager to get the full Oblivion Days  8)

Has a lot of the same moods as Secrets Of Astrology, which is my fave LL & EN album - and yours too, seemingly, Teunis ?

And Mark McCrite sings grippingly too, a bit like Jeff Lynne in the mellow passages.

How did you get to know about LL, EN & RS ?

Surprising that they havent broken thru in the West. They seem to have most of their fans in Japan & Russia.

Also, they should be an obvious choice for Roomies  ;)   - but Roomies you have to bang on their heads hundred times before they get the message  :P


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-02, 20:33:55
May I surprise you again? Wrong guess Nicky  ;).

Actually, Teunis, I wasnt nearly as surprised about this as about you listening to Snowfall. (Does yer wife now fear that you have chosen the left-hand path ?  ;D ) LL & RS fit quite well into your LP, and I had noticed that you had NP'd RS a few times  :)

Many people consider me a metalhead, but I'm actually just as enthusiastic about neoprog/symphonic stuff if it has a good melody, beat/drive, singing, and lyrics  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-07, 12:57:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:36:16


Also, they should be an obvious choice for Roomies  ;)

Well, not for me i'm afraid. Besides the fact that it's not my cup of tea, both Lana and Erik said some things about Arjen (trust me, i'm not idolising him ;)) that were so bad that i've decided not to listen to their music.

Quote - but Roomies you have to bang on their heads hundred times before they get the message  :P

:P :P :P


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 14:57:16
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-07, 12:57:17
it's not my cup of tea

Betcha havent listened properly to Secrets Of Astrology. Great album, ainit, Teunafish ?


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-07, 12:57:17
both Lana and Erik said some things about Arjen (trust me, i'm not idolising him ;)) that were so bad ...

One shouldnt do that, of course, regardless of what Arjen said or did; but that doesnt change the fact that they make great music and Lana sings fabulously  *horns*


NP  Avenged Sevenfold:  Self-titled

Another great band that I seem to be alone with in the Room, or ?  ;)

Their latest album, as well-crafted and exciting as City Of Evil  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-02-07, 18:22:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 14:57:16
Betcha havent listened properly to Secrets Of Astrology. Great album, ainit, Teunafish ?


One shouldnt do that, of course, regardless of what Arjen said or did; but that doesnt change the fact that they make great music and Lana sings fabulously  *horns*


NP  Avenged Sevenfold:  Self-titled

Another great band that I seem to be alone with in the Room, or ?  ;)

Their latest album, as well-crafted and exciting as City Of Evil  *horns*

Nicky.

I have listened to Avenged Sevenfold Nicky. I really like I Won't See You Tonight Part 1 and A Little Piece Of Heaven.

Now listening to Camoora - She after playing loads of Symphony X today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-02-07, 23:25:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-06, 10:33:41
Saw that PoS put out the EP Linoleum in 2009. Anyone know about that one ?

Haven't really got the time to expand on that EP now, but you can see the video for the song Linoleum here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbgITz_KVY

I really like it! *horns*

QuoteActually the reason I was researching PoS is that they'r gonno compete this eve in the first round of the Swedish Grand Pricks (song contest)  :o

Well, I'm gonno watch this on TV this eve. See how they present themselves, and the reactions. Be open to the other stuff too  8)

I managed to see their performance, and what a fragile little song Road Salt is! Really beautiful! :) I liked the fact that the rest of the band were on stage, while the song only consists of Daniel Gildenlöw's vocals and Fredrik Hermansson's keys. It added to the theatrical aspect of it. Kinda like them being actors in the background. Travelers that have had different experiences throughout their journeys, frozen in time, as Daniel sings about his similarly related experience.

What did you think of it Nicky?

NP: SikTh - Death Of A Dead Day

Pretty extreme.......but I like it! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-02-08, 08:38:16
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-02-07, 18:22:30
I have listened to Avenged Sevenfold Nicky. I really like I Won't See You Tonight Part 1 and A Little Piece Of Heaven.

Now listening to Camoora - She after playing loads of Symphony X today.

8) Iggy

All three are pantheon groups with me  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-02-07, 23:25:55
Haven't really got the time to expand on that EP now, but you can see the video for the song Linoleum here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbgITz_KVY

I really like it!  *horns*

Yeah, I found all four songs on YouTube and listened to'm. Great stuff  *horns*


Quote
I managed to see their performance, and what a fragile little song Road Salt is! Really beautiful! :) ....

What did you think of it Nicky?

I was actually disappointed. Daniel G, as the master of melody, rhythm and lyrics that he is, could'v put together a song for the occasion that started out mellow, and then took off with melody, beat and punch.

Well, that's what I expected and hoped for  :-\

But I can see your point too, Tom  ;)

And Daniel seems to have gotten across to the audience so far as to have gotten PoS elected as one of the four groups that get another chance at the GP  8)

Basically I care f*a* about that glamor show, but of course when it's friends that get'mselves involved .....  ;)

And Ms and I actually ended up watching the whole caboodle. Not much pleasure for a proggie, but I liked best the first guy, cause he acted very naturally, and the song had melody and beat - my first choice.

Well, enuff of that. It was fun to see Daniel & Co. in that context, but I aint gonna pursue it further.


NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Another great, very original group meriting a lotta support  *horns*

This stuff rocks bigtime, guys !!!

Start with Under Fire  ;) *horns*

"When the world is crying
Why can't we try to understand?
The world is under fire,
Still we complain 'bout the small things in life.

I hear a clock ticking. The sound is killing me.
'Thinking 'bout the children that are starving
Around the world."


Btw anyone heard the new album by Scar Symmetry ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-02-08, 19:45:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:36:16
Has a lot of the same moods as Secrets Of Astrology, which is my fave LL & EN album - and yours too, seemingly, Teunis?
Definitely and 'Asherah' is my favorite track  *horns*.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:36:16
How did you get to know about LL, EN & RS ?
Strangely enough by hearing them on Ayreon releases ;). Loved the way EN plays his keyboards and Google did the rest  ;D.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-07, 11:36:16
Actually, Teunis, I wasnt nearly as surprised about this as about you listening to Snowfall. (Does yer wife now fear that you have chosen the left-hand path ?  ;D ) LL & RS fit quite well into your LP, and I had noticed that you had NP'd RS a few times  :)
Well, I have played Redemption only with headphones so far. But when I see/hear her reaction if I play Kamelot or Star One for example, I can better leave it that way  ;D.

np: Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-09, 15:44:53
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2010-02-08, 19:45:56
Definitely and 'Asherah' is my favorite track  *horns*.

My fave is Alexandria. Lana sings sooooo beautifully on this one. But Asherah and Secrets are next in line, and there are several other wonderful songs on the album  *horns*


Quote
But when I see/hear her reaction if I play Kamelot or Star One for example, I can better leave it that way  ;D.

I'm so fortunate that Ms 007 had been listening to some metal before she met me. Her fave group for many years was Paradise Lost, further Dream Theater (they are a progmetal group, Bupsie), Iron Maiden, Zep, and some others. So she wasnt as frightened by my metal stuff as many other ladies. But e.g. Nevermore and Tool are too "noisy" for her taste  :-\


Quote
np: Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology

Can't get any better  :)

Teunis, funny that you and I are sharing most these days  ???

Just goes to show that you have good taste  :)  - and me too, of course  :D

In fact, due to you, I'v even been listening to some Asia and Asia featuring John Payne lately. Yessiree !!!  Hope nobody dropped their hot coffee  :o

My main reason for having an aversion toward Asia was that Steve Howe was in the mix. I thought: Man, this great musician, what in raving h*l is he doing in a pop-rock group like that. But now I'v come over my outrage, and I realise that as far as pop-rock groups with ahem lyrics go, Asia and Asia-JP are pretty good  8)

I mean, I don't expect to buy any more of their albums. (I have their first two.) But an occasional spin of these, and other songs on MySpace and YouTube, is quite enjoyable  :)


NP  Beatles:  White Album
     Mahavishnu Orchestra:   The Inner Mounting Flame
     Avenged Sevenfold:  Self-titled

All  *horns*

Probably only few of ya know Mahavishnu. Well, these guys were big in the early 70's. Their first album was Flame (1971), and here was John McLaughlin on guitar (who you'v probably heard of), Jerry Goodman on violin, Billy Cobham on drums, Rick Laird on Bass, and Jan Hammer on keyboards, all legends re their resp. instruments. The music is of course rather complex, and it takes some runs before ya begin to perceive the genius in it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-02-09, 20:43:56
Animations ~ Reset Your Soul

Yes, ladies and gentlemen: I've got 'm.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-09, 21:01:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-09, 15:44:53
Teunis, funny that you and I are sharing most these days  ???
Quite remarkable indeed  ::).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-09, 15:44:53
In fact, due to you, I'v even been listening to some Asia and Asia featuring John Payne lately. Yessiree !!!  Hope nobody dropped their hot coffee  :o
Fortunately I was drinking cold milk  ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-09, 15:44:53
My main reason for having an aversion toward Asia was that Steve Howe was in the mix. I thought: Man, this great musician, what in raving h*l is he doing in a pop-rock group like that. But now I'v come over my outrage, and I realise that as far as pop-rock groups with ahem lyrics go, Asia and Asia-JP are pretty good  8)
I love both the era with John Wetton and John Payne, but NOT the reunion album of the original line-up called 'Phoenix'. What a commercial sh*t, expected a lot from that album, but obtained myself a new frisbee instead  :D.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-09, 15:44:53
I mean, I don't expect to buy any more of their albums. (I have their first two.) But an occasional spin of these, and other songs on MySpace and YouTube, is quite enjoyable  :)
Well, I'm looking forward to the new (2010) releases of Asia featuring JP and JP's other band called 'GPS'. The original Asia will also release an album called 'Omega' in April, but I will not buy it (blindly)  ::).

np: Retrospective - Stolen Thoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-02-10, 11:59:24
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-09, 21:01:08
Fortunately I was drinking cold milk  ;).

That can make quite a mess too. And your wife might think .....  ;D


Quote
... but obtained myself a new frisbee instead  :D.

Sounds pretty cutthroat. But you'r so nice that you must have a Mr. Hyde side  ;D

I'm so bad that I don't need one  :-\


Quote
Well, I'm looking forward to the new (2010) releases of Asia featuring JP and JP's other band called 'GPS'. The original Asia will also release an album called 'Omega' in April, but I will not buy it (blindly)  ::).

OK, interesting, I'l pursue that  :)


NP  Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Secrets Of Astrology  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-02-10, 16:21:18
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Classic rock and disgraceful that i have only recently got it  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-02-10, 21:18:17
Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II; Flight Of The Migrator (2000)]  #07 - Out Of The White Hole

My moment of the week: at 4'13, a transpose, new part of the story, amazing! Moments like these made me an absolute Arjen fan. raawwwwwwr!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-02-10, 21:29:28
Led Zeppelin - Mothership Disc 2.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-02-10, 22:51:37
Quote from: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-04, 17:19:35
Genesis  The Lamb. What a cd. People over in the US are really bashing the Genesis DVD When in Rome. I don't get it. No emotion, BS. I thought it was really done well. The sound is good. I liked the documentary also, and how it shows the difficulty of putting a show of that magnitude together. I have seen Genesis many times over the years, and they have always been the frontrunners of lighting shows, video etc. Am I missing something?
I agree, Aswas, marvellous DVD and show. I think Genesis managed a neat setlist there, balancing the old and the not so old repertoire that has different audiences, better than on The Way We Walk (which got me hooked anyway, was really getting into Genesis then).

The documentary really is a nice extra, especially the bits from the rehearsals in the studio, in which Phil Collins at one point walks out frustrated that a rhythm of an oldie is evading him.

QuoteIn fact, due to you, I'v even been listening to some Asia and Asia featuring John Payne lately. Yessiree !!!  Hope nobody dropped their hot coffee  

My main reason for having an aversion toward Asia was that Steve Howe was in the mix. I thought: Man, this great musician, what in raving h*l is he doing in a pop-rock group like that. But now I'v come over my outrage, and I realise that as far as pop-rock groups with ahem lyrics go, Asia and Asia-JP are pretty good  
Luckily I never have drinks when I'm behind the PC! Real suprise Nicky, you acknowledging there are some merits in Asia. Steve Howe is the odd one out in the equation, I agree, it's so different from Yes you'd think he'd not be into this kind of style.

Teunis, I think Phoenix is decent enough, not groundbreaking but enjoyable, especially the two longer tracks. The real plus is seeing this line up on stage though, otherwise I'd preferred that Architect Of Time with John Payne had been released. Don't know all the details, but to me it seems Geoff Downes abandoned that almost finished album a bit too easily for the better cashing in prospect of the original line up reunion. Well, let's see what Omega brings.

P.S. np Pendragon - The Jewel. Rather in a Pendragon mood at the moment, playing them a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-02-11, 11:43:59
NP Morcheeba - The Antidote
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-02-11, 15:58:52
Sade - Lovers rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-11, 19:07:45
I played Queensrÿche's American Soldier a couple of times today. Really good album, it just keeps getting better with every listen. In fact I think it's up there with Operation: Mindcrime... Top league progmetal! 8)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

It's been a while since I played this album, but it still rocks as hard as it did when it came out! By the way, I heard that Road Salt is due out in May so bring it on. I can use a dose of new PoS-material... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-11, 20:18:14
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2010-02-10, 22:51:37
Teunis, I think Phoenix is decent enough, not groundbreaking but enjoyable, especially the two longer tracks...... Well, let's see what Omega brings.
I'm missing somewhat heavier parts on 'Phoenix', was hoping for heavier stuff like on their debut album to keep it more interesting for me. When I'm playing the album, I always hope that I'm not falling asleep  ;). 'Omega' can only be better IMO.

np: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-11, 22:12:13
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-11, 20:18:14
np: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*

Thanks for the reminder, I still have to get that album! :)

NP: Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon (Official Bootleg)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-02-12, 10:59:32
NP Tesla - Psychotic Supper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-12, 12:34:58
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-11, 19:07:45
I played Queensrÿche's American Soldier a couple of times today. Really good album, it just keeps getting better with every listen. In fact I think it's up there with Operation: Mindcrime... Top league progmetal! 8)

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

It's been a while since I played this album, but it still rocks as hard as it did when it came out! By the way, I heard that Road Salt is due out in May so bring it on. I can use a dose of new PoS-material... *horns*

*horns*

I like you that way, Tom. Keep it up  8)

And keep goin at the Aghora album. You'l get there too  ;)

Now you can soon do ZOP  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-11, 20:18:14
I'm missing somewhat heavier parts on 'Phoenix', was hoping for heavier stuff like on their debut album to keep it more interesting for me. When I'm playing the album, I always hope that I'm not falling asleep  ;)

:o

Hey what's goin on here. Has the world been turned upside down ?  Teunis has got  heavy !!!

My O My !  Need somethin strong on this. Hey, what happened to that 80% Stroh Rum ?  ;D


NP  Aghora:  Self-titled (debut)

Hm, pretty grand stuff. Now I'm wondering: Which is best, I or II ?  I like the singing best on I. Sis really does it, wonderful singer. And the two Seans - whew, mind-blowing. Santiago of course too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-02-12, 17:07:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-12, 12:34:58

My O My !  Need somethin strong on this. Hey, what happened to that 80% Stroh Rum ?  ;D


You called me?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-02-12, 20:09:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-12, 12:34:58
Hey what's goin on here. Has the world been turned upside down ?  Teunis has got  heavy !!!

My O My !  Need somethin strong on this. Hey, what happened to that 80% Stroh Rum ?  ;D
;D. Not only heavy, but I appreciate a little bit of variety. But I notice that I'm in the mood for heavier stuff lately  *horns*.

Not today though:
Muse - The Resistance
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Pendragon - Kowtow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-13, 00:21:03
Now Playing and will be playing tonight

OSI - OSI Limited Edition 1st CD

OSI - Free

Liquid Tension Experiment cd 1 and cd 2

Wow, a sick 56 year man listening to that stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it is cool though

Ya'll must get get bored with my no info posts. Oh well. Ya'll can take a joke right?

PS. If all goes well healthwise, I will be going to see Yes a couple times soon. They are getting good reviews
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-13, 12:44:02
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-02-12, 17:07:03
You called me?  ;D

Is yer name Stroh, Rum, or 80% - or are you just Mad ?  ;D


JP  Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Lady Macbeth  *horns*


JP  Godsmack:  I & II

Didnt do much for me  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-02-13, 13:19:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-13, 12:44:02
Is yer name Stroh, Rum, or 80% - or are you just Mad ?  ;D



I was probably drunk when i wrote that.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-02-13, 19:23:05
Today:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Now: Muse - Black Holes & Revelations

Next: Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-14, 00:38:06
Pendragon ~ Indigo

Marvellous track indeed!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-02-14, 10:41:53
NP Pendragon - Kowtow

Before that: Pendragon - The Rest Of Pendragon

Still in this Pendragon mood :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-02-14, 13:28:43
Jp Spock's Beard - V and Snow
NP Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-14, 16:46:30
Arena ~ Ten Years On : Smoke & Mirrors [4:43]

With autographs.  8) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-02-14, 17:58:11
JP: Gentle Giant - Free Hand    I'm really enjoying this one after not having heard it for years.
NP: Morrissey - Your Arsenal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-14, 18:36:15
The Dixie Dregs ~ Dregs Of The Earth

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-02-14, 18:47:19
now: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
next: Toto - Falling in Between
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-14, 20:46:53
Redemption ~ Snowfall On Judgement Day : Another Day Dies [5:14]  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-02-15, 11:53:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-14, 18:36:15
The Dixie Dregs ~ Dregs Of The Earth

A bit unexpected from you, Mad ! Did you like it ?

NP Morcheeba : Dive Deep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-15, 12:52:23
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-02-03, 21:27:47
I can't listen to Lady GaGa all day long.  :P

You know, I was really shocked when I was browsing through your last.fm-profile and saw Poker Face as one of your loved tracks. :o Don't ever do that to me again, okay? ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-12, 12:34:58
I like you that way, Tom. Keep it up  8)

And keep goin at the Aghora album. You'l get there too  ;)

I listened to it a last weekend and it's actually growing on me. My only 'complaint' (well, not really a complaint but you know what I mean) is that I think the vocals don't really gel with the heavy music, but maybe this is because I haven't heard the album quite enough... So far so good though! 8)

Quote
Now you can soon do ZOP  :)

Who knows? ;D

NP: Enochian Theory - Evolution: Creatio Ex Nihilio

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-02-15, 13:27:55
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-15, 12:52:23
I think the vocals don't really gel with the heavy music, but maybe this is because I haven't heard the album quite enough

Yeah, I'v also been wondering a lot about the vocals  ???

They do gel to a certain degree with repeated listens, but I agree: There is some disparity.

On Aghora I, Santiago Dobles' sis Danishta Rivero does the singing. I find that her vocals flow better with the music.

All in all, both Aghora albums are multispinners  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-15, 12:52:23
Who knows? ;D

Only two "people":  You and God  ;D

But if I were God, .....  :D

I know I'm reiterating, but imo the four best albums I'v discovered lately are Nostradamus, Zero Order Phase, American Soldier, and The Fame Monster  *horns*  &   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-02-15, 15:28:03
Nostradamus ? You have never mentioned that  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-15, 18:12:29
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-02-15, 11:53:38
A bit unexpected from you, Mad ! Did you like it ?

NP Morcheeba : Dive Deep

I most certainly did.  8)

Funny thing is that i have one album on vinyl and also one album on CD.
Guess which album i have on CD.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-15, 18:13:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-15, 12:52:23
You know, I was really shocked when I was browsing through your last.fm-profile and saw Poker Face as one of your loved tracks. :o Don't ever do that to me again, okay? ;)

I can't promise that, Tom.  ;)
I still like the song.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-02-15, 20:08:37
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

Track: Solomon  *horns*

After that it's time for Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-02-16, 09:42:36
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-15, 18:13:25
I can't promise that, Tom.  ;)
I still like the song.  :-[ ;D

Like so many people in the room have said before: You're Mad! :P In a good way of course... :D

NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe *horns*

Good music to wake up to... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-02-16, 12:07:58
Tonight it will be Night is the new day by Katatonia and Contagion which i have only recently bought  :-[   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-16, 13:53:35
The Mars Volta:  Francis The Mute

Long time since I played MS. Quite special stuff. Man, what crazy minds Omar and Cedric have. I really enjoy it  *horns*

Some of the jazzing is a bit too longdrawn to my taste tho, just like with King Crimson. Fortunately it's usually at the end of the tracks, so I can ff to the next track  :)


PT:  Lightbulb Sun

Doing the old PT-stuff these days. Not anything near the genius of late PT (with Gavin, Richard, and Colin), but everything in which SW has had a hand is special  ;)


MullMuzzler:  Keep It To Yourself

A side project of JLB, one of the more interesting side projects. Quite a mix, some great songs, and some experiments that don't sound successful to me.

I'v become fond of Jamie's singing. While it's obvious that he's sometimes uncomfortable with the DT-stuff, in MM he decides for himself, and you experience some new exciting sides of his talent. Definitely a must for DT-fans  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-02-16, 09:42:36
Like so many people in the room have said before: You're Mad! :P In a good way of course... :D

Leave it to Mad, then Lady Gaga becomes the singer of Amaseffer, and we have Gagasuffer  ;D


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NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe *horns*

Good music to wake up to... ;)

Believe ya, Tom  *horns*

And good music to growl some truths to yer boss  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-02-15, 15:28:03
Nostradamus ? You have never mentioned that  ;)

Well, Roomies ... bang ...  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-02-16, 18:04:22
Muse - Absolution
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-02-16, 21:01:09
Anathema - Alternative 4.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-02-17, 11:24:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-16, 13:53:35
Leave it to Mad, then Lady Gaga becomes the singer of Amaseffer, and we have Gagasuffer  ;D

:o ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-02-16, 13:53:35
And good music to growl some truths to yer boss  ;D

Nah, I don't think he would appreciate that. And I would like to keep my job... ;)

NP: Amorphis - Skyforger

I discovered this band recently and I love 'em! *horns*
From Wiki: "Amorphis is a Finnish metal band started by Jan Rechberger, Tomi Koivusaari, and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but on later albums they evolved into playing other types of genres, which include metal, progressive metal, and folk metal. They frequently use the Kalevala, the Epic Poem of Finland, as a source for their lyrics."

Listen to some songs on www.myspace.com/amorphis if you're interested.

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-02-17, 12:58:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-02-17, 11:24:50
Nah, I don't think he would appreciate that.

Tom, you'r too nice  :-X


Played:

Rob Zombie:  Past, Present & Future

Quite good, rocks, but rather regular metal, not progmetal  8)


Type O Negative:  Dead Again

This one surprised me this time. I bought it two years ago, cause I'd been seeing that picture of Rasputin again and again in stores and other places, and it got to me. I'd also heard some interesting things about TON.

But the first spin didnt do much. Sounded like rather regular goth to me. And I had some other bands to deal with at the time  ;)

Yesterday I picked it up again, and after a few songs, it really went under my skin. These guys are very special, difficult to describe, the closest I can get is Paradise Lost meets QOTSA, with a lotta bizarre humor (like QOTSA)  *horns*

The liner notes are all written with Cyrillic letters, the text English and Russian (takes some time to get into), background singing is rendered by The Bensonhurst Lesbian Choir, and other crazy stuff  ::)


Trivium:  Shogun

Fabulous album, one of my faves, gets a run when I need somethin real uplifting. Bit like Scar Symmetry  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-18, 09:15:04
NP: Amorphis - Skyforger

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-02-18, 10:03:45
JF Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
NP Nightwish - Once
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-18, 15:09:15
NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe

Truly one of my favourite cd's these days, together with Amorphis' Skyforger.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-02-18, 20:46:28
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum

Received it today in my letterbox. Quite enjoyable, though it needs more listenings. Now second spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-18, 22:38:39
I am going all over the map today/tonight

Cairo-Cairo

Cairo-Conflicts and Dreams

Genesis Trick of the Tail

Jordan Rudess-Feeding the Wheel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-02-18, 22:54:01
Quote from: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-18, 22:38:39

Cairo-Cairo

Cairo-Conflicts and Dreams


Good choice, i'd say.
Both are great progalbums to say the least.
The latter is a bit more balanced but the first album has Ruins On Avalons Gate on it.
I also have Time of Legends and that one is a tad disappointment i'm afraid.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-18, 23:01:53
Yeah, they are both good. I didn't know they even had another CD. Based on what you said, I probably won't look for it. I am looking for some more stuff in the Arena, IQ type of band, with many keys, offbeats etc. I read through our site hear and there are so many bands I have no clue who they are. Being on a limited budget, I want to keep in the prog vein. Been following prog since 1971 when Yes introduced it. Any suggestions? Thanks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-02-19, 10:44:40
NP: Shadowland - A Matter Of Perspective

I'm preparing for the gig tomorrow! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-02-19, 13:09:36
I am in a bit of a metal mood so

Paradise lost - Faith divides us , death unites us
My dying bride - For lies i sire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-02-19, 15:52:20
Quote from: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-18, 23:01:53
Yeah, they are both good. I didn't know they even had another CD. Based on what you said, I probably won't look for it. I am looking for some more stuff in the Arena, IQ type of band, with many keys, offbeats etc.

Well their Cairo last effort can be described as an attempt to go the Emmerson-Lake-and Palmer-way but then with guitars (which btw actually would've existed if Hendrix didn't die at such a young age) and although it has nothing to do with the sound Arena and IQ and the likes produce it does has many keys and offbeats like you describe. It's just a bit different then the neo-prog-bands that exists in the world.

Have you've ever heard of Galleon?
They are Swedish and have released a couple of outstanding albums, like Mind Over Matter, From Land To Ocean or, their latest effort, Engines Of Creation.

It's not really in the vein of Arena and such but pleasant nonetheless.

Might be worth checking out.

Click for info about Galleon. ;) (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=123)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-02-19, 17:39:58
PP Dream Theater - Images & Words
NP Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-02-19, 20:36:17
Today:
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum (2x)
Gazpacho - Night
Pendragon - Utrecht - The Final Frontier

np: Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

and I watched the Riverside DVD 'Reality Dream'

A nice day of prog(metal)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-02-19, 21:05:43
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-02-10, 21:18:17
Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II; Flight Of The Migrator (2000)]  #07 - Out Of The White Hole

My moment of the week: at 4'13, a transpose, new part of the story, amazing! Moments like these made me an absolute Arjen fan. raawwwwwwr!

Extended to this week. Very long moment, that is... Makes me smile!

Code Select

We're diving through the nebulae and arrive on planet Y
A hundred thousand hollow eyes are gazing at the sky

There seems to be no motion, no pleasure and no pain
No symptoms of emotion, no loss and no gain

Solar screens and cold machines are covering up the ground
Crystal covered fields of green and oceans underground

Countless different entities but they all look the same
But then one of the entities is crying out its name:

Forever...
Remember Forever...
    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-20, 07:39:35
Thanks Maddox for the info. I will put them on my check list. I knew you guys would come through. Thanks again

Tonight' list of musical madness

Emerson Lake and Palmer  Trilogy

Triumvirat  Pompeii

Yes  Going for the One ( Awaken in my all time 5 Yes songs

Dream Theater  Budakon                                                          Ya'll have a good one

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-20, 11:51:26
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-20, 07:39:35
Triumvirat  Pompeii

Don't know'm. What are they like ?


JP  Amorphis  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/amorphis

Surprised me positively  8)

A lot more reserved, melodic, and atmospheric than I had expected from a Finnish metal group.

Thanx, Tom  :)

Let's see .....


NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

This guys really rock, and the lyrics are interesting too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-20, 14:22:51
This should solve your problems, guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRc3ShDzNGI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfutt_ihH5Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmZ4a9fPdZM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnoZRomrhs4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TxdWYv0EqQ

http://www.myspace.com/eriknorlanderandlanalane

of course, on the condition that you actually play these links - one never can be sure with you guys  :-\

This is great music  *horns*

I know a crazy Frenchman who should go for this female-fronted stuff  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-02-20, 18:49:47
Lana Lane - [Secrets Of Astrology (2000)]  #02 - Secrets of Astrology

mmmmmmh, very Arjen-ish stuff, that is. like it.

rest assured, Nicky, I click about every link I stumble upon  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-02-20, 18:50:46
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghost
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum

DVD: IQ - Forever Live

np: Arena - Pride

Track: Fool's Gold  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-20, 19:25:40
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-02-20, 18:49:47
mmmmmmh, very Arjen-ish stuff, that is. like it.

Similar, but I find much more/better melody in LL&EN's stuff, more concise. And nobody in Arjen's gang (except Lana herself  ;D ) sings as fabulously as Lana.


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rest assured, Nicky, I click about every link I stumble upon  :)

Great, Cap. Then do the Ten links too. Betcha'l like'm once ya get into'm.

If ya can't find'e links, I'l find'm for ya. (Hope ya like my sailor's English  ;D )

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-02-20, 19:40:08
Star One - [Space Metal, Disc 1 (2002)]  #05 - Master Of Darkness  *horns*

on behalf of the "Arjen gang":
Firstly, I tend to be unable to listen to a femaile-singer-only-album for longer than about half an hour, so Lana will most probably not be on my regular rotation. Apart from that, I love Floor and Anneke a lot, but never listened to one of their "main" works, but I think they are on the same level as Lana.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-02-21, 00:04:06
Ten - [The Twilight Chronicles (2006)]  #02 - The Chronicles

Convinced. Brilliant. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-21, 00:37:35
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2010-02-21, 00:04:06
Ten - [The Twilight Chronicles (2006)]  #02 - The Chronicles

Convinced. Brilliant. :)

8)  Cap.

I expected that  :)

So now off to bed with us all (in Europe)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-02-21, 12:37:04
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Another great group, rapidly approaching my pantheon  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-02-21, 21:01:41
Nosound - Sol 29
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-21, 22:07:01
Nousound ~ Lightdark : Places Remained

Similar to No Man with a touch of early Porcupine-ish.
Good piece of music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2010-02-22, 15:06:54
Phil Collins, Another Day In Paradise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-02-22, 15:44:35
Death - Human
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-02-22, 15:45:46
Saga - In Transit

Recorded live in Copenhagen but I doubt of Nicky's presence in the audience  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-02-22, 17:16:21
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-02-22, 15:45:46
Recorded live in Copenhagen but I doubt of Nicky's presence in the audience  ;D

Right, Bupsie. I like'm but not enuff to have gone to a concert with'm.

When I was a teen, it was a different matter. I went to any concert, as long as there was good stuff to drink and smoke  ;D


NP  Anathema:  Serenades

Hm, not much enjoyment in that one. I think I'l skip Serenades and get The Silent Enigma as my oldest Anathema album  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-02-22, 20:27:51
Mangrove - Beyond Reality
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-22, 20:39:51
Shadowland ~ A Matter Of Perspective : The Hunger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-02-22, 21:40:59
Shadow Gallery ~ Room V : Birth of a Daughter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-02-22, 21:46:01
I played the following albums this evening:

Steven Wilson - Insurgentes
Porcupine Tree - The Incident
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

I guess it's fair to say that I'm listening to some great music this evening! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-02-23, 04:18:40
Absolutely great music. Line up for tonight


Kitaro  Dream

Tony Banks  A Curious Feeling

Mike Rutherford  Smallcreepers Day

Glass Hammer  Live at Nearfest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-02-24, 08:33:49
Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-02-26, 18:17:19
Nightwish - End Of An Era
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-02-26, 18:37:34
Toto - Fahrenheit
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-02-26, 22:02:50
Star One - [Space Metal, Disc 1 (2002)]  #05 - Master Of Darkness  *horns*

Sci-Fi big riff time! Lovin' it!  *horns* plus the hammond!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-02-27, 10:44:22
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2010-02-26, 22:02:50
Star One - [Space Metal, Disc 1 (2002)]  #05 - Master Of Darkness  *horns*

Sci-Fi big riff time! Lovin' it!  *horns* plus the hammond!

Good idea.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-02-27, 19:02:38
The last few days i have mostly been listening to

Cynic - traced in air
Nocturnus - the key
Atheist - piece of time
Pestilence - testimony of the ancients

Bit metal with some twists of prog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-02-27, 19:14:02
Today:
Muse - The Resistance
Asia - Aria
Arena - The Cry

now: IQ - Dark Matter

track: Sacred Sound  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-28, 17:37:23
Änglagård ~ Epilog : Hostsejd [15:33]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-02-28, 21:29:14
Riverside ~ Anno Domini High Definition : Driven To Destruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-03-01, 10:32:43
Epica ~ Design Your Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-03-01, 15:24:20
Hi, folks.  I haven't disappeared, just haven't had much to say lately.  We got buried by a whole lot of snow.  Twice.   :P

JP: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

Now I think I'll go check out Mad's new find.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-03-01, 19:10:07
Arena - The Visitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-03-01, 21:33:40
I just bought the God Of War - Blood And Metal EP from iTunes.

NP: Dream Theater - Raw Dog *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-03-01, 22:36:44
Heaven 17 - [Penthouse and Pavement #02] Penthouse And Pavement

80's tonight  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-03-01, 23:07:57
Änglagård ~ Hybris : Jordrök

I kid you not. ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-03-02, 07:04:58
CRAP DAY so I will take it out on my ears. It will perk me up

Symphony X  V

Dream Theater Falling Into Infinity

Dream Theater  Systematic Chaos

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Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-03-02, 09:35:32
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-03-01, 22:36:44
Heaven 17 - [Penthouse and Pavement #02] Penthouse And Pavement

80's tonight  8)

I have heard they will play the whole album on tour this year as well

Saw Facist groove thing on tv recently and it was fab
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-03-02, 09:36:41
http://www.heaven17.com/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-02, 23:10:44
Fjieri ~ Endless : A Reality Apart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2010-03-03, 06:46:29
Hey my ears survived the DT onslaught last night. It was EPIC.

Gonna do a little Rick Wakeman   Out There

                           Uriah Heep        Live ( saw them in Jacksonville in 1972 along with the James Gang and Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes)
                                                           
                           Yes                    Tales From Topographic Oceans(gotta be in the right mood)                                                 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-03-03, 10:38:49
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-03-01, 22:36:44
Heaven 17 - [Penthouse and Pavement #02] Penthouse And Pavement

80's tonight  8)
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2010-03-02, 09:35:32
I have heard they will play the whole album on tour this year as well

Saw Facist groove thing on tv recently and it was fab

I remember the summer of 83. Heaven 17's Let Me Go and Toto's Africa were on the air countless times a day on almost every music radio and it was so cool  8)

NP A-Ha : How Can I Sleep With Your Voice In My Head - Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 12:28:19
Gazpacho ~ A Night At Lorely

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 16:21:09
Prymary ~ The Enemy Inside : The Enemy Inside prt I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 16:55:09
Aspera ~ Ripples : Between Black and White

5 young guys from Norway in the age of twenty making prog metal in the vein of Circus Maximus, Dream Theater and Symphony X.
Quallity music, highly recommended!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-03-03, 19:49:27
Just: Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Now: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-03-03, 21:13:32
JP Dark Matter - IQ
NP The Seventh House - IQ
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 22:16:20
The Pineapple Thief ~ Variations On A Dream : This Will Remain Unspoken [3:27]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 08:34:22
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 16:55:09
Aspera ~ Ripples : Between Black and White

5 young guys from Norway in the age of twenty making prog metal in the vein of Circus Maximus, Dream Theater and Symphony X.
Quallity music, highly recommended!  *horns*

Great! I'm really overwhelmed by this album. It literally came out of nowhere... :o Okay, sure there isn't anything to be found on this album that hasn't been done before, but it's done in such a great way. Debut of the year already?

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-03-04, 10:38:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 08:34:22
Great! I'm really overwhelmed by this album. It literally came out of nowhere... :o Okay, sure there isn't anything to be found on this album that hasn't been done before, but it's done in such a great way. Debut of the year already?

*horns*

Tom

Well there's a good chance for that.  ;)

The only downside is, and which is also stated in Aardschok, is that the lyrics aren't really original. They have to work on that i'd say but other than that, i really like the album.  *horns*

Again: highly recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 18:58:40
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-03-04, 10:38:10
Well there's a good chance for that.  ;)

NP: Echoes - Nature | Existence

This one's not too bad either.... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-03-04, 19:01:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 18:58:40
NP: Echoes - Nature | Existence

This one's not too bad either.... *horns*

Tom

Haven't heard that one yet.
I've read some reviews on both Progwereld and DPRP and it seems it's a pretty good release.
Might dive into that later on. ;)

NP> Pain Of Salvation ~ Beyond The Pale

Chill factor: 10. At least.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 19:21:32
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-03-04, 19:01:04
Haven't heard that one yet.
I've read some reviews on both Progwereld and DPRP and it seems it's a pretty good release.

Yeah exactly, I got very curious after reading those reviews! :D

QuoteNP> Pain Of Salvation ~ Beyond The Pale

Chill factor: 10. At least.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Indeed, it's pretty chilly here! ;D Seriously though, amazing song!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-03-04, 20:28:55
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2010-03-02, 09:35:32
I have heard they will play the whole album on tour this year as well

Saw Facist groove thing on tv recently and it was fab

30th of March in Aschaffenburg... seriously thinking about going... very tempting :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 21:47:59
NP: Porcupine Tree - The Incident

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2010-03-05, 08:44:54
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-03, 16:55:09
Aspera ~ Ripples : Between Black and White

5 young guys from Norway in the age of twenty making prog metal in the vein of Circus Maximus, Dream Theater and Symphony X.
Quallity music, highly recommended!  *horns*

Sounds good, I will check them out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2010-03-05, 08:54:10
IQ Frequency

IQ Dark Matter

IQ The Seventh House

Arena The Visitor

Arena Contagion

Too much? naah. Do it every night. It is a little much tonight but I need it to keep things off my mind for a while. Pain, is a pain in the butt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-05, 17:05:59
Quote from: aswas on Fri, 2010-03-05, 08:44:54
Sounds good, I will check them out

Yeah, I'l too. Thanks, Mad  :)


NP  Judas Priest:  Demolition & Jugulator

These two plus Nostradamus and Angel Of Retribution are imo the best albums by Priest (they'r also the four latest studio albums, 1997-2008), and they'r up in the top league of progmetal.

Surprising that they aint Room staples (yet)  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-03-05, 18:20:14
Today:
Toto - Past to Present
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 12:25:34
NP  Aspera  on  MySpace

Aspera is a new Norwegian melodic metal band who have recently released their debut album Ripples.

Presently I'v only been able to find the title melody:

http://searchservice.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=sitesearch.results&orig=search_Header&origpfc=UserViewProfile&type=Music&qry=ASPERA&submit=S%C3%B6k

I might find more .....

Judging from the title melody, I would agree with Angry Metal Guy:

"In the end, Ripples indicates what I see to be a bright future for this band of Norwegian youngsters. This is their debut record and they make a really good show of it with catchy tunes, smartly written tracks and they're tight, tight, tight. One hopes that they begin developing some personality, working on convincing their vocalist that he isn't Russel Allen and keeps fighting on. These guys have a bright future ahead of them if they can keep it together."

- http://www.angrymetalguy.com/aspera-ripples-review/

I can hear the CM and SW influences.

It's good enuff that I'd like to have Ripples sometime  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 13:00:25
np: Aspera - [Ripples #10] The Purpose

wow, this album is ... awesome. thx maddy.

and thx amazon for 1-day-delivery :)

and yes, the singer might want to sit back, listen to his tracks and decide to not permanently use the "rough" voice :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 17:44:52
NP  Anthrax  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/anthrax

Really taken, for the first time  *horns*

It's strange, I tried out Anthrax now and then, at cd-stores, and borrowed albums, but till now I always thought that they sounded rather regular, nothing special  :-\

This time around, I experience them as very special, and exciting. Amazing how ones perception can change !  But I guess that's what happens to proggies  8)

And it's true:  There is something very New York about'm.

I have to get more into this group .....

Hey guys, how about a bit more of, like, trying out some new things, truly extending yer taste ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:05:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 17:44:52
NP  Anthrax  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/anthrax


Hey guys, how about a bit more of, like, trying out some new things, truly extending yer taste ?  ;)

Nicky.

Ah, Anthrax!

That brings back rather pleasant memories i'd say.
Back in the old days where things were just simple, you had thrash-dinosaurs like Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax ( and a few outsiders like Exodus, Heathen and Forbidden) and I was quite fond of Anthrax. I didn't really enjoyed Joey Belladonna's voice and to be quite frank the only good Anthrax singer was and is in my opinion John Bush (former Armoured Saint singer) but musically it was great.
In New York terminology it would be called Moshpit or something like that but it was just metal. Hardcore metal. Don't be fooled with the 'hardcore' word 'cos obviously it had nothing to do with what ever you find in the hit parades.
It also was and probably still is, metal with smile. A huge smile.
Just look at Scott Ian's picture and you'll know what I mean. ;)
And Dan Lilker was the Slash of the bass players. Tall and with a lot of hair in front of his face.

Best albums 'till date are State of Euphoria, Persistence of Time (with the brilliant cover of Joe Jackson's Got The Time) and Sound Of White Noise (with John Bush).

Let's through ourselves into the moshpit!  *horns* *horns* *horns*  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:15:23
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:05:02
Ah, Anthrax! ...

Thanx, Mad, that was very useful to me  :)

Maybe you should try out some of their new stuff, like their latest album (from 2003), We've Come For You All. Seems like they progressed a lot, and tried out lotta crazy things along the way ::) 8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:20:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:15:23
Thanx, Mad, that was very useful to me  :)

Maybe you should try out some of their new stuff, like their latest album (from 2003), We've Come For You All. Seems like they progressed a lot, and tried out lotta crazy things along the way ::) 8)

Nicky.

Yes, that album is a good one too. I forgot to mention it. :)
There are still some heavy genes in me, Nicky. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:25:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:20:08
There are still some heavy genes in me, Nicky. ;)

You always do things opposite of the rest of us, Dam (it)  ::)

I wear my jeans on the outside, and I wash'm when they get heavy  ;D


Yeah, but great, Mad  8)

So how are you with Priest ?  Ever get properly into'm ? - old stuff or new stuff ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:35:14
OK, found a bit more:

http://www.myspace.com/asperaofficial

Yeah, they'r growin on me  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:35:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:25:51
You always do things opposite of the rest of us, Dam (it)  ::)

I wear my jeans on the outside, and I wash'm when they get heavy  ;D

These genes are made for proggin', dear Nicky.  ;D


QuoteSo how are you with Priest ?  Ever get properly into'm ? - old stuff or new stuff ?  :)

Nicky.

I used to like them, a lot.
But things have chanced I'm afraid.
I got all the old albums on vinyl and even a few on CD (Ram It Down (with the astonishing Blood Red Skies and the Johnny B. Good cover) and Painkiller (worthy notes: Painkiller, Touch Of Evil and One Shot At Glory) but nowadays I'd rather listen to a good thrash album of Machine Head or Megadeth then Judas Priest.
Been there, done that, got over it I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:44:58
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:35:52
Been there, done that, got over it I'm afraid.

NOPE, Mad !!!

You should never ever say that about a prog group !

That's one of the things you'v failed to realise. Hope it's OK that I disabuse you there  :)

Nostradamus is very different from Ram It Down and Painkiller. They travelled a looooong way with Nostra. While Ram and Pain can be enjoyed right on by all metalheads, Nostra is a very mature album that requires a lotta effort to appreciate  ;)

I know from the Priest Board that even most Priest fans havent gotten there yet  :-X


But you'r right about Blood Red Skies and A Touch Of Evil  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 20:12:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:44:58
NOPE, Mad !!!

You should never ever say that about a prog group !

That's one of the things you'v failed to realise. Hope it's OK that I disabuse you there  :)

Nostradamus is very different from Ram It Down and Painkiller. They travelled a looooong way with Nostra. While Ram and Pain can be enjoyed right on by all metalheads, Nostra is a very mature album that requires a lotta effort to appreciate  ;)

I know from the Priest Board that even most Priest fans havent gotten there yet  :-X

I agree with you about Nostradamus because it is in no way a true Priest album. You call it prog, well I wouldn't go that far but they've indeed stepped away from the real Priest sound that they've made in the old days and in that way they did evolve.
Some may call the album mainstream though but I also think that they've tried something different for a chance and guess what: it worked.

But still...

It's basically because of Rob that Judas isn't quite what I like anymore.
Basically because I think that somehow his style of singing doesn't really match the 'new' priest.
He's grown older and his voice isn't what it's used to be but I truly believe that if Priest would've recorded Nostradamus with another singer, note: not Ripper Owens but a younger and a more progier vocalist, then it would be a huge bit better than it is now. Earlier on you've mentioned Anthrax: State of Euphoria would never be as good as it is now when John Bush would've sing it and in reverse, The Sound Of White Noise would be a total disaster when Joey Belladona would've sing it. That's a fact.

Funny thing is: when I was younger (meaning: still a metal head ;)) I liked his way of singing. Heck, I even listened to King Daimond.
But this style of singing isn't really what I like anymore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-06, 20:30:22
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 20:12:22
It's basically because of Rob that Judas isn't quite what I like anymore.

Hm, for me Priest wouldnt be Priest without Rob. OK, Demolition and Jugulator with Ripper are great albums, but they'r very different from Angel Of Retribution and Nostra with Rob. Rob is a unique singer - I'd say, even more so now at 60 - and to me he's an essential part of Priest, and he's the only one I could imagine doing Nostra convincingly together with the other Priest guys.

Well, if and if not: Iac Nostra has turned out to be a terrific album; as I wrote earlier, the only album I'v given 100/100 (by any group), and I stick to that  *horns*

Hint:  Get properly into the lyrics. I think that's also essential for "getting" the album  ;)


I'd die if I had to listen to King Diemond today  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:30:41
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 13:00:25
np: Aspera - [Ripples #10] The Purpose

wow, this album is ... awesome. thx maddy.

and yes, the singer might want to sit back, listen to his tracks and decide to not permanently use the "rough" voice :)

Gee, Pete!  :o

I must say this: I'm surprised that you even listen to it.
I mean, it usually is not the kind of prog you'd normally listen to, am I right?
Especially when it comes to the vocals.
I agree, when the singer sings 'normal', then he does a pretty good job.

NP> Let's see what you think of this, Peter.  :D

Opeth ~ Deliverance : Wreath [11:10]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:47:23
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:30:41
Gee, Pete!  :o

I must say this: I'm surprised that you even listen to it.
I mean, it usually is not the kind of prog you'd normally listen to, am I right?
Especially when it comes to the vocals.
Hmmm, why shouldn't I, it's not that far away from my daily dose of Arjen, PT and so :)
It's really an amazing album, lots of surprises, musically, and I like that a lot, like all the rhythm shifts and riff attacks, all backed by creamy keys. Yip, like it :)

Quote
I agree, when the singer sings 'normal', then he does a pretty good job.
Absolutely.

Quote
NP> Let's see what you think of this, Peter.  :D

Opeth ~ Deliverance : Wreath [11:10]
Ah, the growls again, you know what I think of that, dontcha.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 22:41:26
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:47:23

Ah, the growls again, you know what I think of that, dontcha.


I had a feeling you'd say something like that. ;)

Now> Opeth ~ Still Life : Godhead's Lament [9:47]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-03-07, 10:38:57
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:30:41
Gee, Pete!  :o
np: Peter Gee - The Spiritual World  ;D

Excellent stuff for a Sunday  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-03-07, 12:23:03
Quotethx maddy.

seems like I should start reading more dprp.net again... haven't done that for a while...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-07, 13:25:38
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 21:47:23
Ah, the growls again, you know what I think of that, dontcha.

You know, Cap, it's like with sex:  As a kid you dislike the smell ... but you have to get over that in order to get to the fun, and then .....  :D ;D


NP  Judas Priest:  Lost And Found  (on Demolition, on repeat)

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

A real Glenn Tipton classic 8)

You guys have no idea of what you'r missin :'(

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-07, 19:12:06
NP  Pallas:  The Sentinel

Nothing like The Dreams Of Men, Alan Reed hasnt either arrived yet, but let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-03-07, 20:37:11
IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-07, 21:36:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-07, 13:25:38

A real Glenn Tipton classic 8)


You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

1: Adrian Smith and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden
2: Jeff Haneman and Kerry King of Slayer and...
3: K.K. Downing and the aforementioned Glenn Tipton.

Every release that consisted of two guitarist would be compared with any of these three tandems.
There was no other way. That shows how much influence these guys had in the 'old days'.

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident

Edit: Welcome to page 600, gents.

A new milestone in the history of milestones.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-03-08, 08:42:29
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon on the way to work
NP The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-08, 11:39:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 20:12:22
I agree with you about Nostradamus because it is in no way a true Priest album. You call it prog, well I wouldn't go that far but they've indeed stepped away from the real Priest sound that they've made in the old days and in that way they did evolve.
You mean Nostradamus is prog in the vein of Maiden's Seventh Son ... ?

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-06, 19:05:02
Best albums 'till date are State of Euphoria, Persistence of Time (with the brilliant cover of Joe Jackson's Got The Time) and Sound Of White Noise (with John Bush).

May I object that I prefer the original by far ?

NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp !   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-03-08, 16:42:31
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-07, 21:36:21
You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

1: Adrian Smith and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden
2: Jeff Haneman and Kerry King of Slayer and...
3: K.K. Downing and the aforementioned Glenn Tipton.

Every release that consisted of two guitarist would be compared with any of these three tandems.
There was no other way. That shows how much influence these guys had in the 'old days'.

May i add
4. Hetfield and Hammet
Edit: Welcome to page 600, gents.

A new milestone in the history of milestones.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-03-08, 18:52:22
Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-03-08, 21:30:15
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-03-08, 16:42:31
May i add
4. Hetfield and Hammet

Absolutely not because what I meant were two lead guitarists and let's face it: James is a rhythm guitarist. ;)
Nothing more, nothing less.  :)

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident : The Blind House [5:48]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-03-09, 08:39:09
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-03-08, 21:30:15
Absolutely not

;D

NP Porcupine Tree - Signify
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2010-03-09, 11:41:43
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-08, 11:39:36
NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp !   ;)

Ah! I played that at work last week, it's still a fine album after 30 or so years.


NP Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!


Good Idea Bupie ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-09, 16:20:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-07, 21:36:21
You know, a trillion years ago (meaning: eighties, a bit in the nineties) there were three great guitar-tandems around.

Right, Mad, with the addition that Priest together with Zep were the pioneers of heavy metal in the 70's (some say also Sabbath, but they were never up in the same class), and that Glenn and K.K. are classes above Adrian and Dave. Maiden has always been a lesser Priest-clone, altho more popular than Priest; but that's the way it always goes: Quality is for the few !

Yeah, James is a rhythm guitarist, but also more than that: He's the genius of Metallica, and a totally unique and mysterious songwriter  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-08, 11:39:36
You mean Nostradamus is prog in the vein of Maiden's Seventh Son ... ?


You Frenchies have a way of talk talk talk talk ..... instead of doin - like a French film is two hours of gabbering, and then suddenly during the last ten minutes the director remembers that there should be some action too, and then the ladies are duly screwed and the guys shot (not the other way round, cause that would be more like a Tobe Hooper film)  ;D

So, Bupie, if ya get yer hands on Nostradamus, you might find out what it's like: A unique, incomparable masterpiece  *horns*

Comparing it to an Iron Maiden album is like comparing Toto with Pet Shop Boys  ::)

The only sensible comparison of Nostra is with the prior Priest albums. Get into them, and you can see some of the ideas evolving. That's been a wonderful experience for me  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:22:49
Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls

Wow. Read the dprp review and amazon'd it right away ;)

These guys are really "refreshing", metal-wise, I'd say. I really like the vocals - which is a killer attribute for me any time! And they're absolutely brilliant music-wise. The keyboarder nonetheless, although he seems to use a certain sound scheme for "melody" playing, which could use a little revamping -imho- to fit the greatness of the album ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:24:30
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:22:49
Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls

Wow. Read the dprp review and amazon'd it right away ;)

These guys are really "refreshing", metal-wise, I'd say. I really like the vocals - which is a killer attribute for me any time! And they're absolutely brilliant music-wise. The keyboarder nonetheless, although he seems to use a certain sound scheme for "melody" playing, which could use a little revamping -imho- to fit the greatness of the album ;)

*horns* <--- for peter.

And the fact that he's finally discovered 'real' music.  ;D

Little joke from my side. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:28:19
A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:36:17
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:24:30
*horns* <--- for peter.

And the fact that he's finally discovered 'real' music.  ;D

Little joke from my side. ;)

Hehe ;)

Actually, I've been really into prog metal stuff ever since I started listening to Ayreon, but few bands please my -dainty- ear. Most put me off due to the vocals. Many singers can actually sing, but haven't got a good voice, some distinctively misuse their voice or adjust their singing to sound more theatralic or whatever. I hate that. But that's my personal taste thingie :) Tommy really stands out in that area. Clear, broad range, "easy", nice to the ear, I just like it.

Oh, I forgot: one of the clear pluses of this album: the production is great, obviously not done in the "loudness race". Love audiophile ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-09, 22:21:04
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:28:19
A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album ;)

We forgive you.  ;)

But...while you're at it you might as well want to check the other two albums out as well.
Both Become (with a different singer) and Waiting On The Wings are great albums to say the least.
Though Mercy Falls is a league of it's own.  ;)

NP> Änglagård ~ Epilog : Sista somrar [13:10]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-03-10, 08:27:54
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-09, 22:21:04
We forgive you.  ;)

But...while you're at it you might as well want to check the other two albums out as well.
Both Become (with a different singer) and Waiting On The Wings are great albums to say the least.
Though Mercy Falls is a league of it's own.  ;)



Yep Mercy Falls is a great CD.

NP IQ - Frequency this is definitely a grower. Still miss Martin Orford not least for his vocals.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-03-10, 09:29:25
Judas Priest - Painkiller  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-03-10, 10:36:19
NP: Iron Maiden - Brave New World

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-03-10, 11:10:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-09, 16:20:38
You Frenchies have a way of talk talk talk talk ..... instead of doin - like a French film is two hours of gabbering, and then suddenly during the last ten minutes the director remembers that there should be some action too, and then the ladies are duly screwed and the guys shot (not the other way round, cause that would be more like a Tobe Hooper film)  ;D

:D Wicky Nicky ! So many clichés in one sentence ... but I still find it amusing.

Quote
The only sensible comparison of Nostra is with the prior Priest albums. Get into them, and you can see some of the ideas evolving. That's been a wonderful experience for me  8)

Coming from the man that pretended not to be interested in classic metal a few months ago, that is an unexpected advice  ;) I really have trouble with high-pitched, screaming type voices. That's what prevents me from enjoying such huge bands as Led Zep or Deep Purple. I also get often tired of a Fates Warning album before the end for the same reason. I couldn't enter into Helloween because of that.

So it's the same big problem for me when it comes to Judas Priest. But I'll try as I often do.
NP Arena - Contagion  *horns*

A real masterpiece and a singer that perfectly fits my taste
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-03-10, 17:08:45
NP: Frost* - Milliontown

I've mostly been listening to music in my car lately, so it's been a steady diet of Phideaux with a smattering of Porcupine Tree and Yes.  Could be time to rotate in a new set of CDs.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-10, 17:40:13
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-09, 21:28:19
A little use of the search function made me realize once more, that I'm too slow: the usual suspects (i.e. maddy, Nicky, PH and so... ) already have this album ;)

Yup, Cap, noone ever accused you of bein the most progressive of Roomies  ;D

- but you steer the ship real well  *horns*

How about some Opeth now ?  Just about your entire crew is hot on Opeth. Try Watershed - real great and varied album - ainit so, guys ?  *horns*

- with a tiny bit'o g*


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-03-10, 11:10:04
:D Wicky Nicky ! So many clichés in one sentence ... but I still find it amusing.

Glad you do, Bups  :)

I was a tiny bit afraid that you'd be offended  >:(


Quote
... highly progressive metal ...

8) - only corrected you a bit, Bups


Quote
I really have trouble with high-pitched, screaming type voices.

So what does yer fiancée sound like when .....  ;D

You'l be surprised at how nicely Rob's voice has matured  8)


Quote
NP Arena - Contagion  *horns*

A real masterpiece and a singer that perfectly fits my taste

Here we agree fully, Bupsie  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-03-10, 18:32:53
Asia - Arena
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-03-10, 22:18:09
just sped through the new Transatlantic album... yawn... ELO? Parsons? Sounds familiar somehow... me lacks appreciation for the musical mastership?

skip.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-03-11, 20:57:48
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-03-10, 22:18:09
just sped through the new Transatlantic album... yawn... ELO? Parsons? Sounds familiar somehow... me lacks appreciation for the musical mastership?

skip.
Not my cup of coffee either  ;).

Antimatter - Leaving Eden  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2010-03-11, 21:07:03
Contagion, Contagious and Contagium. It's been a while I didn't listen to the whole thing. It's still so fantastic, Ascension especially resonnates in my mind. Next on the list : Radiance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-03-12, 07:42:10
Judas Priest - Nostradamus  *horns*

I will give have a better opinon after a few listens but so far it is very promising

That ok Nicky  :D 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-12, 12:16:47
Quote from: Draco chimera on Thu, 2010-03-11, 21:07:03
Ascension especially resonates in my mind.

Same here, Draco  8)

"Out of this world"  :)


Quote
Next on the list : Radiance.

Any special reason to get this album, apart from completeness ?  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2010-03-12, 07:42:10
I will have a better opinon after a few listens, but so far it is very promising

8) Funkster

Unbelievable, ainit ?  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-03-12, 12:17:20
Quote from: Draco chimera on Thu, 2010-03-11, 21:07:03
Contagion, Contagious and Contagium. It's been a while I didn't listen to the whole thing.

Good idea, I will do that tonight too  :)

NP The Undertones - The Undertones

Apparently simple and obviously fun  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2010-03-12, 19:43:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-12, 12:16:47
Same here, Draco  8)

"Out of this world"  :)


Any special reason to get this album, apart from completeness ?  ;)


8) Funkster

Unbelievable, ainit ?  *horns*

Nicky.

Well, completeness is part of it I must say.  ;D But I also think that the acoustic version gives a slightly different atmosphere, the songs aren't exactly the same. That's a little add-on to a Contagion collection.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-03-12, 21:31:06
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-03-06, 13:00:25
np: Aspera - [Ripples #10] The Purpose

wow, this album is ... awesome. thx maddy.

and thx amazon for 1-day-delivery :)

and yes, the singer might want to sit back, listen to his tracks and decide to not permanently use the "rough" voice :)

And this one goes out to ebay straight again, after listening to it four or five times the singer's attitude is beginning to get on my nerves, really. Why am I so vocal-focused...? Too bad, because the musicianship on this album is fantastic...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-03-12, 22:15:47
Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls \m/  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-03-12, 23:58:24
Mindflowers ~ Improgressive : Talk With Myself [22:40]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-03-13, 10:36:24
NP Dream Theater - Blacks Clouds ...
The empress is out to the bakery. I have a few minutes to play it loud *horns* ... and to play it at all too  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-03-13, 13:16:49
Lee Abraham - Black & White
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
IQ - Frequency

np: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts

track: Venom  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-13, 13:41:19
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2010-03-12, 22:15:47
Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls #03] Welcome to Mercy Falls \m/  *horns*

Cap, try Cloudscape too. They are close to SW, and I find the singer excellent  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-03-14, 15:57:39
Earlier Dave Gilmour - Live in Gdansk
NP Sylvan - Force of Gravity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-03-14, 18:20:39
Phideaux, Seven. My father told me to listen to it, I must say it's good.  :) There are some really nice songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-03-15, 16:21:34
Today at work I listened to the following albums:

- Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today. I'm Sorry. They Washed Away. No More Stories. the World Is Grey. I'm Tired. Let's Wash Away
- Arena - Immortal?
- Dark Suns - Grave Human Genuine
- Dredg - The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion
- Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
- Evanescence - The Open Door

It was a great day... 8) :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-03-15, 20:01:18
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-16, 18:18:43
http://www.myspace.com/suziecriesforhelp

wow, from Austria ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-03-16, 19:47:10
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-16, 22:03:28
np> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls (2008) #06] A Day Away (3:44)

such uplift.... great ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-16, 23:01:47
Thumbs up, Petey.  ;) *horns*

NP> Obiymy Doschu ~ Elehia : Yiyi Dushi Zivyali Kvity

I expect some questions from you lot about this one.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-03-17, 08:58:59
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-16, 23:01:47
NP> Obiymy Doschu ~ Elehia : Yiyi Dushi Zivyali Kvity

I expect some questions from you lot about this one.  ;)

Not from me...Great moody album! 8) By the way, what do you think of the lyrics? :P

NP: Florida Snow - Florida Snow

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-03-17, 10:37:15
Dream Theater - Chaos In Motion

CD2 - track 3 Lines In The Sand  8) Another killer guitar solo here and there are many others on this triple album.

This is a song that you should like, Manatee  ;)  I have to make a list of DT's songs that could please you, and I think it could be rather long : ACOS, Trial Of Tears, About To Crash, Lifting Shadows Off A Dream, In The presence Of Enemies Pt 1, Stream Of Consciousness ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-17, 14:41:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-03-17, 08:58:59
Not from me...Great moody album! 8)

Indeed it is. It reminds me of Anathema from time to time.  8)

QuoteBy the way, what do you think of the lyrics? :P


Well to be honest I think that you might be happy to know that I found some translations upon the internet. ;)
That makes it a bit easier, meaning more understandable.

But when you hear the album: It actually sounds like algebra to me.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-17, 15:30:02
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-03-16, 18:18:43
wow, from Austria ;)

Talkin bout Austria, Cap, you should try DeadSoul Tribe. Not at all as badass as it sounds, no, their music is quite meme (mellow metal), with wonderful singing by Devon Graves (aka Buddy Lackey, from his time in Psychotic Waltz), and terrific drumming by Adel Moustafa, tribal at times, and even some fluting, as Devon has been inspired by Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull. I actually like all their (until now) five studio albums, but some people prefer their first two, Dead Soul Tribe and A Murder Of Crows (a pun, "murder" also means "flock").

One of my pantheon groups  *horns*

If I remember correctly, there are several DSD fans in the Room  ;)


JP  Judas Priest:  British Steel

A classic, of course, and good, but gosh, have they progressed since then, and I certainly prefer the great

NP  Judas Priest:  Demolition  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-17, 15:51:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-03-15, 16:21:34
- Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today. I'm Sorry. They Washed Away. No More Stories. the World Is Grey. I'm Tired. Let's Wash Away

Hey Tom, I'v been thinkin about gettin that one. Mew are quite big in DK (Danish group), also among serious music geeks. Could you try to characterise it ?  Dya think that I would enjoy it ?  Should one start with this Mew album, or rather another of theirs ?   ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-17, 16:00:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-17, 15:30:02
Talkin bout Austria, Cap, you should try DeadSoul Tribe. Not at all as badass as it sounds, no, their music is quite meme (mellow metal), with wonderful singing by Devon Graves (aka Buddy Lackey, from his time in Psychotic Waltz), and terrific drumming by Adel Moustafa, tribal at times, and even some fluting, as Devon has been inspired by Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull. I actually like all their (until now) five studio albums, but some people prefer their first two, Dead Soul Tribe and A Murder Of Crows (a pun, "murder" also means "flock").

The funny thing is though that even though wikipedia claims that Deadsoul Tribe is from Austria, their own site as well as their Myspace site states that they're from Orlando, Florida which is very far from Austria. That's more likely since Devon is born in the U.S. and not in Austria.
The band is currently on a hold by the way. Some even say the band has split up.
Devon is currently working on a project called The Shadow Theory.
Some info about the project can be found over here.  (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shadow-Theory/218678713704?v=info)

NP> Dark Suns ~ Existence : Patterns Of Oblivion [10:50]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2010-03-17, 16:37:56
Hey ya'll

I think I am going backwards today

Pink Floyd  Dark Side of the Moon  totally awesome

Pink Floyd  Delicate Sound of Thunder

Pink Floyd  Wish You Were Here

Hope everybody has a great day
 
                              aswas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-17, 23:02:28
Änglagård ~ Hybris : Kung Bore [12:59]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-03-18, 20:07:23
np> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls (2008) #06] A Day Away (3:44)

My absolute favorite these days, absolutely coherent resp. harmonious song. Albeit a little on the short side.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-03-19, 10:43:46
Millenium - Exist
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-19, 15:34:42
Listened to four very special albums:


Pallas:  The Sentinel

During the first run, the first three tracks bored me so much that I gave up. Fortunately I picked up the album again a few days later and started with track 4. Halfway thru this track, I got seriously gripped, and remained so for the rest of the album. Vintage Pallas, already got some of the same wonderful moods as Dreams, and intriguing lyrics   :)

Great album  *horns*


PT:  The Incident

Very special album too. PT are subtle and always take a long time with me; over the many runs, the music and lyrics slowly fall into place and exhilarate.

I'm still wondering what it's about, but the music sure has got me now  *horns*


Alice In Chains:  Black Gives Way to Blue

AIC is more "like it or leave it"  :-\

I loved this album at first run  8)

Alice is back, and with a vengeance !!!  *horns*


Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm of Fire

Most people here will know that Glenn is one of the two guitarists of Judas Priest. However, if you think that this album is about classic metal, then forget it. Already on this album from 1997 you can hear that Glenn was moving far beyond that  8)

I guess one can say that on Baptizm he lays forth some of the highly exploratory tracks that 11 years later would flow into Nostradamus, imo the most exciting rock album of our times.

Baptizm is a demanding and transforming album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2010-03-19, 23:41:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-19, 15:34:42


PT:  The Incident

Very special album too. PT is subtle and always take a long time with me; over the many runs, the music and lyrics slowly fall into place and exhilarate.

I'm still wondering what it's about, but the music sure has got me now  *horns*



I think it started off after SW got stuck in a traffic jam on the M1 at junction 8.

NP Ziltoid the Omniscient - DT
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-03-19, 23:54:39
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2010-03-19, 23:41:02
I think it started off after SW got stuck in a traffic jam on the M1 at junction 8.


Yes indeed but also because of the reason for that traffic jam.

There was an 'incident'.  ;)
And the incident was a car crash.

Quote from: Wikipedia"There was a sign saying 'POLICE – INCIDENT' and everyone was slowing down to rubberneck to see what had happened... Afterwards, it struck me that 'incident' is a very detached word for something so destructive and traumatic for the people involved. And then I had the sensation that the spirit of someone that had died in the accident entered into my car and was sitting next to me.

"The irony of such a cold expression for such seismic events appealed to me, and I began to pick out other 'incidents' reported in the media and news," continues Wilson. "I wrote about the evacuation of teenage girls from a religious cult in Texas, a family terrorizing its neighbours, a body found floating in a river by some people on a fishing trip, and more. Each song is written in the first person and tries to humanize the detached media reportage."
—Steven Wilson

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-03-20, 10:11:42
Madness - the liberty of Norton Folgate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2010-03-20, 10:41:34
NP Flash Range - Follow Me Now (@ MySpace)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-20, 10:53:45
Beyond Fear:  Self-titled

First run. Pretty heavy. Tim Ripper's group, where he at last has the opportunity to write the songs. A bit Priest, a bit Iced Earth, and very much Ripper. I guess Demolition would be the precursor  ;)


Thanx for the Incident info, Mad. Was very helpful  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-03-20, 11:39:36
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Toto - Tambu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-20, 11:52:27
NP  Judas Priest:  Close To You  (on Demolition, on repeat)

This song always gives me shivers and makes me cry - man, it's so touching  :'(

Ripper sings sooooo wonderfully on this one. He might not have been the Real McPriest, but Demolition sure is a gem in my cd-collection  *horns*

Funkster, I'm sure you'l like this album  ;)


"And as I stand here by the grave
And the wind calls out your name
I know that time could never heal
The emptiness I feel"

- Close To You


Wow, we really are totolly different here in the Room  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-20, 12:07:47
NP  Priest:  Devil Digger  (on Demolition, on repeat)

The follow-up song to Close To You.

Completely different, a real Priest rocker  *horns*


"I was crosswired underground
Nothing seemed to fit
I was fried and memory bound
Then it came to me

See him coming
He has no face
You must stop running
You must have faith

Devil Digger
Unforgiver"

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-03-20, 20:09:25
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
RPWL - The World Through My Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-20, 23:46:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-03-20, 12:07:47

"I was crosswired underground
Nothing seemed to fit
I was fried and memory bound
Then it came to me

See him coming
He has no face
You must stop running
You must have faith

Devil Digger
Unforgiver"

Nicky.


Haha, those lyrics.  :D
I've always considered the lyrics of Priest a bit cheesy. Kinda stereotype to this side of metal.
Just like Saxon by the way. There is no profundity in the lyrics, just standard 'heavy-metal-is-the-law' kind of words.
Strangely enough unlike Saxon, Priest always got away with it.

NP> Votum ~ Metafiction : Falling Dream [9:03]

Have you listened to this one yet, Tom?
I seem to remember that it was you who introduced this Polish band in the Room.
I really like Time Must Have A Stop but this album is really a step forward.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-21, 10:08:45
"I was crosswired underground, nothing seemed to fit" is actually quite original, Mad  ;)

And the lyrics of Close To You express some very deep, genuine feelings  :-* :'(

And if you'd make an effort to get into the lyrics of Nostradamus, you'd see that they are very unusual for rock lyrics, more in the vein of medieval mystery dramas  8)

On a deeper level. Priest cannot be compared with Saxon, Motorhead and Maiden. Priest have always had this progressive drive that made them seek within all human spheres and push the frontiers of rock in many different directions.

Of course, on a superficial level, Priest, Saxon, Motorhead and Maiden are all noise  ;D


I'm actually just making my own compilation of Priest tracks for Ms 007 and friends with my choice of gems back to Blood Red Skies  8)


NP  Nostradamus  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-21, 16:54:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-21, 10:08:45
"I was crosswired underground, nothing seemed to fit" is actually quite original, Mad  ;)

That one, sure but what I meant was that the average lyrics of Priest is a bit standard. Twelve in a dozen as we'd say in the flatlands. ;)

QuoteAnd if you'd make an effort to get into the lyrics of Nostradamus, you'd see that they are very unusual for rock lyrics, more in the vein of medieval mystery dramas  8)

Beg to diver on this matter because if you look to the lyrics of for instance Rhapsody, then you might find that there isn't really much difference there.
Bands like Rhapsody or Labyrinth often write about these kind of things. True also dungeons and dragons, just like Ronny J. Dio (come to think of it, the lyrics of Priest on Nostradamus might be compared with lots of things Dio have written in the past) but they do look similar.

QuoteOn a deeper level. Priest cannot be compared with Saxon, Motorhead and Maiden. Priest have always had this progressive drive that made them seek within all human spheres and push the frontiers of rock in many different directions.

Hmm, not sure about that either (sorry, but I still like you Nick ;)).
You're definitely right about Motorhead although lyirc-wise 1916 was quite not-Motorhead-ish but again, there isn't really a huge difference between the lyrics writing-wise between Saxon and Priest. Saxon is all about strong arm of the law and basic stuff like that and although the lyrics of Priest tend to be a bit evil-ish they are a bit standard in the way I described earlier. Maiden is of course all about hell and damnation but I must say that overall the lyrics of Maiden are better than Priest's and Saxon', especially the Harris-lyrics. 

QuoteOf course, on a superficial level, Priest, Saxon, Motorhead and Maiden are all noise  ;D

;D
True, very true.  ;)

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-03-21, 19:00:00
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-21, 16:54:24
... what I meant was that the average lyrics of Priest is a bit standard.

Yeah, if we're talkin about Priest stuff from before 1997. With Baptizm Of Fire and Jugulator, both from 1997, Glenn seems to have decided to dig deeper, and in my appraisal he started taking Priest off into quite new directions.

I think you have to consider that Nostradamus is a very Christian album. To my mind the Nostra lyrics and music reflect a deep mystic sensibility, at this point probably residing in both Glenn, Rob and K.K.

I havent found any of this in Saxon, Rhapsody or Dio  :-\

Not that I'v busied myself much with these groups. But I have the impression that they'r more concerned with fantasy stuff. But OK, if you or any other Roomies find anything that you consider comparable with Nostra, I'd certainly be interested in hearing about it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-22, 16:34:52
NP It Bites - The Tall Ships

A lighter alternative after all this metal noise  ;D ... Speaking of metal and related to Maiden, I read a bunch of rave reviews about Blaze Bailey's last solo album. Has anybodyalready listened to it ?

Edit : Nicky, do you know that the new Dillinger Escape Plan LP is out tomorrow and already listenable on their myspace ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-03-22, 17:32:02
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-22, 16:34:52
Nicky, do you know that the new Dillinger Escape Plan LP is out tomorrow and already listenable on their myspace ?

No, I didnt. Thanks, Bups  :)

I'v been away from Dillinger for a while, but I still consider them a great group (one of my pantheon groups)  *horns*

I'l of course check up on this shortly.

But Dillinger is nothing for you, Bups, or ?   Aint ya afraid for yer b*s ?  ;D

Oh yeah, of course, I know why  :D


NP  Nicky's Priest compilation *horns*

Super !!!  This guy sure made a choice choice  ;D

007.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-03-23, 12:10:41
Black Sababth - Master of reality and Paranoid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-23, 22:24:02
Aspera ~ Ripples : Between Black & White [8:12]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-03-23, 22:27:19
JP Harbour of Tears - Camel
NP Mirage - Camel

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-03-25, 20:36:22
Fjieri ~ Endless : A Reality Apart [4:34]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-03-26, 00:44:49
Dire Straits - Communiqué

Track 3 : Where Do You Think You're Going  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2010-03-26, 10:18:42
Steve Hackett    Wild Orchids
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2010-03-26, 11:46:01
Jp Paul Cusack's Focal Point
NP Moonmadness - Camel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-03-26, 17:38:01
Karnivool ~ Sound Awake : Deadman [12:04]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-03-26, 18:38:20
Arena - Contagion
Kaipa - In The Wake of Evolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-03-26, 22:12:58
Echoes ~ Nature | Existence : Unfair [6:15]  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-03-27, 02:02:53
Glass Hammer  Lex Rex

Glass Hammer  Culture of  Ascent( featuring Jon Anderson doing vocalizations)

Glass Hammer  Inconsolable Secret
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-03-27, 08:58:07
I have Shadowlands but I don't play it very often to be honest  :(

NP The Undertones - The Undertones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-27, 10:55:52
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-03-27, 08:58:07
I have Shadowlands but I don't play it very often to be honest  :(

Hmm, just an opinion but maybe you should.
Culture of Ascent for instance is a pretty decent album.

NP> Roger Waters ~ Amused To Death : Perfect Sense pt I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-03-27, 11:01:47
Antimatter - Leaving Eden  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-03-27, 14:50:12
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-27, 21:06:02
Iron Maiden ~ Life After Death : Aces High [5:29]

Probably the mother of all live-albums.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-03-27, 23:03:14
Iron Maiden ~ A Matter Of Life and Death : For The Greater Good Of God [9:24]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-03-28, 09:24:49
http://www.morow.com/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-28, 13:51:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2010-03-28, 09:24:49
http://www.morow.com/

Hmm, good idea.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-28, 13:59:04
No wait. Not a good idea.

Exit Morrow, enter:

Orphaned Land ~ The Never Ending Way Of ORwariOR : Sapari
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-03-28, 16:53:44
NP Cerulean Blue - Rain available here  http://www.telosmusic.net/cerulean%20blue%20main/ceruleanblue.htm (http://www.telosmusic.net/cerulean%20blue%20main/ceruleanblue.htm)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2010-03-28, 17:26:15
Sonata Arctica - Silence

I really like this album, my favorite by them. Very melodic and powerful  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-03-28, 18:41:44
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-03-28, 16:53:44
NP Cerulean Blue - Rain available here  http://www.telosmusic.net/cerulean%20blue%20main/ceruleanblue.htm (http://www.telosmusic.net/cerulean%20blue%20main/ceruleanblue.htm)

Thank you, Iggy!
Good piece of music. Not very progish but quite enjoyable to say the least.  8)

NP> Astra ~ The Weirding : The Rising Of The Black Sun [5:43]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-03-28, 18:48:53
Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-03-29, 00:02:10
Dream Theater ~ Won't Get Fooled Again  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-03-29, 14:55:28
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2010-03-28, 17:26:15
Sonata Arctica - Silence
I really like this album, my favorite by them. Very melodic and powerful  *horns*

Bups, I'v actually been thinking about getting an album by SA. I was considering Unia, as I heard that it was supposed to be a bit proggy. But would you recommend Silence instead ?

I tried out a couple of cd's by Children Of Bodom, but gave'm up, as it was too much power metal and not much prog, bit like Dragonforce  :(

I'd like to have some Finnish metal, but till now I havent found anything that really grips me. So I'm putting my stakes on SA  ???


Else I'v been listening to my usual suspects these days: Priest, AIC, PT, City Boy  *horns*

Guess I'm rather non-Roomy with this stuff (with the exception of PT).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-29, 18:37:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-03-29, 14:55:28
Bups, I'v actually been thinking about getting an album by SA. I was considering Unia, as I heard that it was supposed to be a bit proggy. But would you recommend Silence instead ?

I tried out a couple of cd's by Children Of Bodom, but gave'm up, as it was too much power metal and not much prog, bit like Dragonforce  :(

I'd like to have some Finnish metal, but till now I havent found anything that really grips me. So I'm putting my stakes on SA  ???

Yes, I would pick Silence over Unia anytime. Ecliptica, their debut LP, is good too but it's pretty much the same speed metal all the way through and Tony Kakko's voice is less mature. Plus, I find that there is an epic (but not prog) feeling to some of the songs on Silence, especially The Power Of One. Reckoning Night would be my second choice from the albums I know. I still have to listen to Winterheart's Guild and The Days Of Grays.

But I remember that you told once that you don't like Blind Guardian at all. I only have one live album form Blind Guardian but I find some similarities with Sonata Arctica, so ...  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-30, 13:05:53
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-29, 18:37:30
Yes, I would pick Silence over Unia anytime.

Looks like I should get both Silence and Unia, as they seem to be quite different. Thanx, Bups  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-03-29, 18:37:30
But I remember that you told once that you don't like Blind Guardian at all.

Well, like has different grades and shades.

My fave groups currently are Judas Priest, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Queensrÿche, and Nevermore (going east-west). I enjoy virtually everything that they'v done. Sometimes I spend days just listening to one of these groups.

And then there is a manifold of listening styles, depending on my experience and mood, recommendations, and of course, whom I'm together with.

Some groups have turned me off several times in succession, and those I give up, like Nightwish, Lacuna Coil and Dragonforce. So it takes a lot to get me back to them.

Other groups I can have problems with, like Between The Buried And Me, but I can also hear that they have something special about'm, so I return to'm once in a while.

Blind Guardian I listened to several times a couple of years ago. They didnt do much for me, but since I have several "friends" who like'm, I wanna return to'm.

Same thing with SA:  They havent yet really gripped me, but since several of my friends like'm, I'l try'm out  8)


NP  Communic:  Conspiracy In Mind

Fine group, one that Roomies should go for  ;)

Norwegian melodic metal group, a lot of folksiness, remind me of Wuthering Heights and Pagan's Mind, and Oddleif Stensland is an excellent singer, I prefer him to WH's and PM's. Interesting lyrics too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-03-30, 14:25:39
Tool ~ 10,000 Days : Vicarious [7:06]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-03-31, 09:57:57
np> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls (2008) #04] Unbreakable (The Two) (7:19)   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-03-31, 10:03:21
Blind Guardian - Live

Still not convinced but maybe their music is too complex or sophisticated for a perfect live rendition ? PLus, I am not a big of Tolkien or heroic fantasy so I guess it doesn't help.

Apart from Nicky, has someone listened to their studio stuff ? Mad, Tom, Funkster, Peter ... ? Some albums seem to get a lot of praise, especially NIME.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-31, 11:43:45
Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Impressive !  Some of the best Scandinavian melodic metal I'v heard  *horns*

Remind me of Mercenary, Andromeda (  ;D ), and Seventh Wonder.

Mad, you like these guys, dontcha ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-31, 12:29:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-31, 11:43:45

Mad, you like these guys, dontcha ?  ;)

Nicky.

Yep, though I must add that I only have two albums of AG.
Andromeda Unchained and The Detached.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-03-31, 12:58:19
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-03-31, 12:29:02
Yep, though I must add that I only have two albums of AG: Andromeda Unchained and The Detached.

Probably their best too. I didnt like their first album Purification. They seem to have progressed immensely. Great  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-04-01, 18:46:41
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-02, 13:50:35
NP  Don Ross  on  MySpace

Canadian fingerstyle guitarist. Any Colour from 2009 is his first all-vocal album. Seems like he's put a lot into it, and it's the one to get (so it's now on my SL).

Nice change from all this metal  ;D 8)


http://www.myspace.com/donross

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ross_%28guitarist%29

http://www.amazon.com/Any-Colour-Don-Ross/dp/B00265S58G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1270208559&sr=1-1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-02, 14:12:22
NP  Leo Kottke  on  Amazon

Amazing fingerpicking guitarist and singer from Minneapolis.

I listened a lot to him some 25 years ago  :)

Has a bit of the same mood as late Johnny Cash  8)


http://www.amazon.com/Leo-Kottke/e/B000APW3LE/ref=ac_dpt_sa_bio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Kottke

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-02, 14:34:49
NP   Judas Priest:  The Future Of Mankind  (on Nostradamus)

Guess I needed some metal  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-02, 18:15:44
NP  Judas Priest:  Lost And Found  (on Demolition)  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-04-02, 22:22:41
Rush ~ Snakes & Arrows Live : Freewill [6:01]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-04-03, 14:19:20
Blind Guardian - Live
On repeat and it's really clicking now. I think I am about to start another travel with a new band (for me)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-04-04, 14:56:22
Amorphis:  Eclipse

I had forgotten:  There is some Finnish metal that I enjoy  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-04-04, 17:20:08
Marillion ~ Easter  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-04-04, 21:50:58
NP Genesis 1970 - 1975 & 1976 - 1982 [box sets]

I've finally given in to temptation after resisting it succesfully for quite some time because I already owned the entire Genesis catalogue.. And man am I glad I did, because these albums that I know by heart from A to Z sound completely new and fresh in the new stereo mixes, with lots of detail and nuance that could not be heard on the previous remasters of the early '90s. Simply stunning  *horns*  And not just the early Gabriel albums, but also And Then There Were Three for example really benefits from this makeover and deserves reappraisal.  Haven't even started on the DVD extra's yet, so there's still much more to enjoy coming up. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-04-04, 22:39:44
Nosound ~ Echoes [20:04]

Yes, a cover of Pink Floyd.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-04-05, 15:01:43
Neal Morse - Sola Sriptura
Muse - The Resistance
Quidam - Alone Together
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-05, 19:31:56
NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained  (on repeat)  *horns*

Surprised ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-04-05, 21:44:50
Toto - Mindfields
Nosound - Lightdark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-04-06, 09:35:32
Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity

Teunis, I read that the new Asia LP, Omega, is out and it is receiving some rave reviews here in France. Did you listen to it ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-04-06, 09:43:08
Camel - The snowgoose
Doves - Some cities
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 11:11:00
In the same vein, Funkster:

NP  King Crimson:  Red

A friend burned it for me. (I'l get an official release.)

First listen to this classic  8)

At this point: Interesting .....  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 15:10:54
JP  Judas Priest:  Blood Red Skies

NP  Judas Priest:  A Touch Of Evil

Two great classics (on my compilation)  8)

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-04-06, 15:40:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 11:11:00
In the same vein, Funkster:

NP  King Crimson:  Red

A friend burned it for me. (I'l get an official release.)

First listen to this classic  8)

At this point: Interesting .....  :-X

Nicky.

Interesting?

That's an understatement.  :D
In my personal humble opinion, it's a classic.  ;)

NP> nothing yet.

*Winamp, start your engines!

It will probably be an Arena album since yesterday evening i spend most of the evening ripping it to my harddrive.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 16:10:55
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-04-06, 15:40:27
That's an understatement.  :D

I'l givya another chance to interpret correctly, Mad:

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 11:11:00
First listen to this classic  8)

At this point: Interesting .....  :-X

But don't make me a Minnesota  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-06, 18:34:53
NP: Genesis - Foxtrot

Okay, I've been out of touch for a bit.  What's a Minnesota?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-06, 18:57:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-06, 18:34:53
What's a Minnesota?

It's a place where Dylans bob up  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-04-06, 19:49:31
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-04-06, 09:35:32
Teunis, I read that the new Asia LP, Omega, is out and it is receiving some rave reviews here in France. Did you listen to it ?
LP? Well, I'd go for the cd  ;). Seriously: I've heard only one song 'Finger on the trigger' and that one is promising. Heavier than the songs on the 'Phoenix' album, which was too boring for me. I've read a positive review of 'Omega' in a Dutch magazine. I'll probably listen to it before buying it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-07, 12:12:31
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-06, 18:34:53
What's a Minnesota?

OK, seriously this time:

"Drug rehabs centers in Minnesota (MN) are giving special treatment to patients suffering from serious addiction."

- http://www.drugrehabscenters.com/Best/Minnesota-Drug-Rehabs.html


NP  Judas Priest:  Painkiller

This album is from 1990, the last before Rob left for over a decade. It's an excellent heavy metal album, but mainly in the vein of classic metal, with some promising prog elements.

Between 1990 and 1997's Baptizm Of Fire and Jugulator, something BIG happened !  Cuz these two albums are massively exciting and groundbreaking, harsh, not for the fainthearted (or -stomached).

Something big must have happened in Glenn's life ... but what  ???

I gotta figure it out .....


Guys, if you don't join in on this party, you are missing something big in progworld  ;)

Btw, Teunis, there's no growl in Priest  altho there's scream, or screech, or whatever ya wanna call it  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-04-06, 09:35:32
Teunis, I read that the new Asia LP ....

LP nowadays means Listening Profile (case ya havent noticed)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-04-07, 18:03:33
Okay, guys, sorry for the LP thing. For me it meant something like "long play" as EP means extensive play. Can I still use the word "album", though ?

And Nicky, considering your present musical tastes, when it comes to "treatment", maybe you would fit better in Guantanamo that in Minnesota, don't you think ?  ;D

NP Blind Guardian - Tales From The Twilight World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-04-07, 21:44:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-05, 19:31:56
NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained  (on repeat)  *horns*

Surprised ?  ;D

Nicky.

BTW Nicky I do own and like this CD.

NP Black Sabbath Vol 4 followed by Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Just bought them of amazon for a fiver each.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-04-07, 21:57:32
I've been wanting to do this for a very long time...:

Arena ~ Immortal? : Tom [8:56]  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:13:33
Hi guys, I can't believe it's been a month since I last logged in, time goes by way too fast! Once again I've been busy with all the usual things... I'm also in the middle of helping the drummer of my band move houses and I got a 5 month-old cat, Bob, who is slowly but surely breaking my house down to the ground... ;D

I've been listening to a lot of metal lately (yes Nicky, even Nevermore...), some of the bands/albums I listened to I'll mention here:

- Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold. Great album, it's the only album by them I own but if they're all as good as this one I need to explore them a bit further! *horns*
- Echoes - Nature | Existence. Progmetal (from Venezuela!) in the vein of early Dream Theater, think Images And Words/Awake.
- Mutiny Within - Mutiny Within. My personal favourite album of the last few weeks. Very technical music with a lot of melody and a very versatile vocalist. Stunning album! Nicky, you can buy this album blindly. :)
- Aspera - Ripples. Very Circus Maximus-like, which can't be a bad thing. It's about time they released a new album by the way!
- Amorphis - Skyforger. Melodic (prog)metal from Finland. Very accessible and it'll get you a lot of speeding tickets when listenened to in the car... ;)

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-04-07, 21:57:32
I've been wanting to do this for a very long time...:

Arena ~ Immortal? : Tom [8:56]  ;D ;D ;D

Strange. My version of Tom is already lasting more than 24 years! ;D

NP: Dark Suns - Grave Human Genuine

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:56:53
Since we speak about metal, a new dedicated website has been launched recently by people from progarchives (some of them I don't find very interesting, to be honest  :P) http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/

I don't think Manatee will pay a visit each day  ;D but for the metal Roomies, this is a brand new territory to explore and a lot of reviews to write (Nicky ?). Hoping that the forum won't be as elitist and unpleasant as PA's one.

Oh, and by the way, Arena is there too  :)

NP Arena - Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 10:14:14
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:56:53
Since we speak about metal, a new dedicated website has been launched recently by people from progarchives (some of them I don't find very interesting, to be honest  :P) http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/

Oh, and by the way, Arena is there too  :)

NP Arena - Contagion

Thanks Bupie, great informative site! But what's with the 'traditional heavy metal' tag that Arena is given? ???

NP: Mutiny Within - Mutiny Within

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-08, 10:36:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 10:14:14
Thanks Bupie, great informative site! But what's with the 'traditional heavy metal' tag that Arena is given? ???

Yes, I saw that too  :-\ I guess prog metal would have been more appropriate, even if Arena is far from being a prog metal band : their only true metal song IMO is Opera Fanatica ... but it's a great one  *horns* Maybe Chosen or Witch Hunt could be seen as traditional heavy metal songs, though. Anyway, I don't care much about the classification but if I was asked, I would suggest something like "metal related" ...

NP Glass Hammer - Shadowlands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-04-08, 13:43:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:13:33
Hi guys, I can't believe it's been a month since I last logged in, time goes by way too fast! Once again I've been busy with all the usual things...

Welcome back, Tom. ;)

Quote- Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold. Great album, it's the only album by them I own but if they're all as good as this one I need to explore them a bit further! *horns*

Quite heavy, a bit like Messugah and Textures, am I right?
You might know that Mike Portnoy is playing the drums for their yet to be released new album.

Quote- Echoes - Nature | Existence. Progmetal (from Venezuela!) in the vein of early Dream Theater, think Images And Words/Awake.

Great album indeed!
One of the highlights this year and its not even over yet.  :)

Quote- Mutiny Within - Mutiny Within. My personal favourite album of the last few weeks. Very technical music with a lot of melody and a very versatile vocalist.

John Petruci and MP made a review on that one on Roadrunner Records. You, again ;), might know that.
It seems it's a very good album.


Quote- Aspera - Ripples. Very Circus Maximus-like, which can't be a bad thing. It's about time they released a new album by the way!

Awesome album!
Not better than Echoes but it gets close.
I wrote a review of this one on Musicmeter.nl.
The only downside is that the singer tends to 'scream' a bit too much, though there is a good balance on the album.
About Circus Maximus: I've heard that they're working on a new album as we speak. Am curious about it. Time for some news.

Quote- Amorphis - Skyforger. Melodic (prog)metal from Finland. Very accessible and it'll get you a lot of speeding tickets when listenened to in the car... ;)

Heard a lot of good things about this band.
Never heard a track.
Must dive into it, i guess. ;)

QuoteStrange. My version of Tom is already lasting more than 24 years! ;D

:D ;D :D

QuoteNP: Dark Suns - Grave Human Genuine

Tom

Good taste.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-04-08, 20:28:43
Lunatic Soul ~ S/T : Out on a Limb [5:27]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-04-09, 11:49:54
Delirious ? and Arctic Monkeys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-09, 15:24:53
Great to see so much material since I last visited the Room, guys  *horns*

You think that I can remain silent with so much interesting stuff. Well, think again  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-04-07, 18:03:33
"long play"

Don't worry, Bups. That's what happens when one gets old  ;D


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Can I still use the word "album", though ?

That's what the rest of us are using, Bups. There are "studio albums", "live albums". I think one can even use "album" for an ep. Isnt that so, guys ?

And particularly for Beatles' white album  ;D


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And Nicky, considering your present musical tastes, when it comes to "treatment", maybe you would fit better in Guantanamo than in Minnesota, don't you think ?  ;D

Hey, I thought that Frenchies were galant  :o ;D


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2010-04-07, 21:44:54
BTW Nicky I do own and like this CD.

*horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:13:33
I got a 5 month-old cat, Bob

*horns*


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I've been listening to a lot of metal lately (yes Nicky, even Nevermore...),

Great, Tom !

So how do you experience Nevermore now ?

Still havent heard ZOP ?


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- Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold. Great album, it's the only album by them I own but if they're all as good as this one I need to explore them a bit further!

City Of Evil is iac just as great.

I'v actually also been listening a lot to A7 lately  *horns*

Altho I'm sad that The Rev died, I'm curious to hear what Mike has added to A7  ;)

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-04-08, 13:43:24
Quite heavy, a bit like Meshuggah and Textures, am I right?

Very different from Meshuggah, I'd say. Much more melodic. More like ... hm ... hm ... well OK, more like Dream Theater  8)

But A7 are very special, just like DT are  *horns*

And M. Shadows sings very different from Jamie, much hoarser.

I think that A7 should go very well with many Roomies  ;)


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- Mutiny Within - Mutiny Within. My personal favourite album of the last few weeks. Very technical music with a lot of melody and a very versatile vocalist. Stunning album! Nicky, you can buy this album blindly.  :)

Believe ya, Tom. Got it on my SL now. Thanx  :)

From Wiki - Mutiny Within: "Chris Colgan of PopMatters gave the album nine out of ten, commenting 'Mutiny Within is a solid, powerful piece that will surely attract metal fans from all over the spectrum.' Progressive metal band Dream Theater also gave the album a positive review. Guitarist John Petrucci stated 'I love the melodic content. Makes it really enjoyable to listen to while the technicality of the music totally contributes to the song power and makes it more interesting to me than typical metal. They should be huge!' Drummer Mike Portnoy added 'These guys are real good! They would go over amazingly well with our audience...'"

Also noticed that the album was released by Roadrunner - good sign !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-04-10, 04:01:22
Man I gotta by me some new cds!!!!!

Symphony X  V

Yes  Drama

Steve Hackett  Wild Orchids

Genesis Trick of the Tail

Genesis  Wind and Wuthering
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-04-10, 18:37:51
Previously: Gentle Giant - Free Hand

NP: Demians - Building an Empire

Speaking of which, does anyone know if he's got another album in the works?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-12, 12:43:24
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-08, 09:56:53
http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ ... for the metal Roomies, this is a brand new territory to explore and a lot of reviews to write (Nicky ?).

Thanx, Bups  :)

I'l go there shortly.

I visited Progarchives a few times, but admittedly I didnt find much of use to me. There are other sites that are more relevant to me (like the Room and Amazon.com; the Judas Priest Noticeboard has been a bit of a disappointment, as there's hardly any discussion about the post-Painkiller albums, the guys are more into Maiden than Dream Theater - get the picture?  + the tone is too often too unpleasant (let's keep the geniality of the Room))  :-\

But OK, I'm curious, let's see what Metalmusicarchives comes up with .....


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 10:14:14
But what's with the 'traditional heavy metal' tag that Arena is given? ???

Hm, doesnt bode well for the site  :-\

That tag is absolutely absurd. The reviewer cannot know much about our resident group  :'(

OK, I'l admit that it's not straightforward to tag Arena. Certainly progressive and melodic belong in the tagging, arguably metal too, as their latest two studio albums have a quite high degree of metal, Live and Life even more so. (Bups  ;) )

However, I would settle for "progressive melodic rock".

Let's drop the "neo-prog" and "traditional", cause Arena are far beyond that  *horns*

What do you guys think ?  ;)


NP  A7:  Seize The Day  (on City Of Evil, on repeat)

Terrific song !!!

M. Shadows is awesome !  It's amazing that a guy only 28 y/o can write such profound lyrics and sing with such expression  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-12, 14:35:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-08, 10:14:14
But what's with the 'traditional heavy metal' tag that Arena is given? ???

OK, I checked up the page at Metalmusicarchives: It's confusing, but not necessarily erroneous with the main facts. The title of the article is:

ARENA
Traditional heavy metal •


The beginning of the article is:

"There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Arena is a British progressive rock band founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan and Mick Pointer (drummer in Marillion's original line-up). All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan.

Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. Some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to another of the bands that Nolan has participated in, Shadowland.

Guitarist Jonathan "John" Mitchell has been involved in several other projects like Kino (the UK band), The Urbane, It Bites and Frost*. In these bands he sings in addition to his usual guitar duties."


Then the article lists two other groups with the same name (and utterly different styles).

- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/arena.aspx?ac=arena


"British progressive rock band" is a correct tagging for our Arena.

"Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock." That's acceptable, altho I'd say that Arena ranges beyond hard rock to metal.

"All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan." As far as I know, that's not entirely correct. Clive writes most of the lyrics, and ends up writing the last versions, but to my knowledge the other guys contribute to the lyrical process.

Guys, some of you know more about this than I do  ;)

What's dumb is that the "traditional heavy metal" tag in the title seemingly by default appears below all album covers in the Arena discography. That's pretty sloppy  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-04-12, 18:38:53
Before: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

NP: Live - Mental Jewelry

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-12, 14:35:43

Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. Some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to another of the bands that Nolan has participated in, Shadowland.


Is this accurate?  If so, I'll have to get me some Shadowland.

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"British progressive rock band" is a correct tagging for our Arena.

Seems fair enough.

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"Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock." That's acceptable, altho I'd say that Arena ranges beyond hard rock to metal.

Arena doesn't really strike me as ranging into metal, although that's a blurry line and a judgment call.  I do particularly like John's hard guitar parts, whatever you call them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-04-12, 21:20:20
Hmm, there are some parts in Arena which you can describe as 'metal-ish', in fact if I recall correctly I think that Clive once said that he felt the same but it's far from heavy metal of course. Strangely enough I can't even really tag Arena as neo-progressive rock so indeed, I think that progressive rock is more accurate.

But who needs tags anyway?  ::)
As long as you like what you hear, it wouldn't matter how they call it.  *horns*

NP>

Kaipa ~ In The Wake Of Evolution : Arcs Of Sound [8:21]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2010-04-12, 23:47:53
British Progressive Rock. Yeah that sounds about right. If Shadowland projects sound similar, I need to add them to my list.

Music List for the night

Arena Live and Life: just got this and it is great

Arena Pride

Arena The Visitor

Yes  Keys to Ascension Live 1 and 2

Tony Banks  A Curious Feeling- an awesome CD- His best by far

Ya'll have a great day/night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:12:11
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-04-08, 13:43:24
You might know that Mike Portnoy is playing the drums for their yet to be released new album.

Yes I was aware of that... ;)

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John Petruci and MP made a review on that one on Roadrunner Records. You, again ;), might know that.
It seems it's a very good album.

Yes I was aware of that... ;)

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Awesome album!
Not better than Echoes but it gets close.
I wrote a review of this one on Musicmeter.nl.
The only downside is that the singer tends to 'scream' a bit too much, though there is a good balance on the album.

I really like the singers voice. Reminds me a bit of Russell Allen's aggressive vocals at times.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-09, 15:24:53
Great, Tom !

So how do you experience Nevermore now ?

Still havent heard ZOP ?

My opinion on Nevermore didn't really change to be honest. I like the music, but I'm still not able to look past the vocals. I just don't like them! :-\

And no, I still haven't listened to Zero Order Phase. :-[ But if it sounds like Nevermore without vocals it must be good and I should really finally give this album a proper chance I guess!

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Believe ya, Tom. Got it on my SL now. Thanx  :)

From Wiki - Mutiny Within: "Chris Colgan of PopMatters gave the album nine out of ten, commenting 'Mutiny Within is a solid, powerful piece that will surely attract metal fans from all over the spectrum.' Progressive metal band Dream Theater also gave the album a positive review. Guitarist John Petrucci stated 'I love the melodic content. Makes it really enjoyable to listen to while the technicality of the music totally contributes to the song power and makes it more interesting to me than typical metal. They should be huge!' Drummer Mike Portnoy added 'These guys are real good! They would go over amazingly well with our audience...'"

Also noticed that the album was released by Roadrunner - good sign !

I got curious about this band after reading MP and JP's comments on their album, so I guess Roadrunner's marketing strategy is working in that respect!

Did you already look them up on Youtube or MySpace?

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-04-12, 21:20:20
Kaipa ~ In The Wake Of Evolution : Arcs Of Sound [8:21]

I love Transatlantic but I can't stand The Flower Kings. Will I like Kaipa? :D

NP: Shadowland - A Matter Of Perspective

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:28:11
NP Genesis - Archives #1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-13, 12:16:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:12:11
And no, I still haven't listened to Zero Order Phase. :-[ But if it sounds like Nevermore without vocals it must be good and I should really finally give this album a proper chance I guess!

Actually, it sounds even better than Nevermore without vocals.

As you know, I'm a BIG Nevermore fan. Took some time for sure - not only the vocals - but they certainly have a sinister sound. But that's what I really go for. E.g. some of my fave DT stuff is sinister, like TOT and the dark parts of of Six Degrees ... but then again, I luv everything DT have done  ;D  (except the stuff with Charlie - didnt really fit in there)

But OK, back to Nevermore, for a long while I thought that Warrel was the genius of Nevermore, but when I heard ZOP, I realised that Jeff was too. Nowadays prog genius is usually the result of two or three extraordinarily gifted musicians getting together - and sticking together ! - and that's the case for Nevermore too.

I hope you guys soon getit: ZOP is a monster album, in my mind the ultimate progmetal guitar album !

You'l be hearing things on this album that you never thought existed !

OK, sure it's a difficult album to get into - sinister (no surprise there), cranky, sneaky, all that stuff - but once you'r there, you start hearing heaps of melody, harmony, all the stuff that makes us go whoaaaaaa  ;)

And drummer Mark Arrington is an eighth wonder too !

I know I'm repeating myself, but I obviously have to make an extra effort to get some of the best stuff into the Room: Guys, ZOP, This Godless Endeavor, and Nostradamus are masterpieces ! We're talkin about The Wall and Scenes From A Memory class here - and all these five albums are related in a profound way  8)

Dunno, just thinkin about it, maybe most people can't stand having too many hot albums chunked together, they may need to alternate with some easier stuff  ???

Guess I'm different in that respect: I quickly shed the moderate stuff and go straight for the jugular  :)


NP  Yes:  Tales from Topographic Oceans

I realise that this album is a masterpiece too - and slowly my intellect and emotions are converging  8)


I'l continue with some more pre-Going stuff after Topographic .....


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:12:11
I love Transatlantic but I can't stand The Flower Kings. Will I like Kaipa? :D

Yeah, Flower Kings and Kaipa aint either my thingy. If there's anything I'd call neoprog, then this is it. These guys never dug into DT and Co. properly ... so instead they'r rehashing pre-Going Yes and stuff, and while Yes definitely were groundbreaking and exciting in the 70's, we kinda got a different agenda today  :-\


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2010-04-12, 18:38:53
Arena doesn't really strike me as ranging into metal, although that's a blurry line and a judgment call.

Greenie, if ya play Witch Hunt on Live And Life, you'l be listening to metal - the way I like it - mmmmmmm  8)


Quote from: aswas on Mon, 2010-04-12, 23:47:53
Tony Banks  A Curious Feeling- an awesome CD- His best by far

Yeah, I really gotta get that album soon !

He sure contributed to making Genesis the great group they were  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-13, 15:59:03
Aha, now I think I know where Metalmusicarchives got their 'Traditional Heavy Metal' tag from:  From Metalarchives. If you go to metal-archives.com and search 'Arena' (under 'Band name'), then you get a former Malaysian band named Arena (reminds me of our Malaysian Roomie), and under 'Genre' you find 'Traditional Heavy Metal'.

OK, so Sherlock here figured it out for all'o'us. Now we can sleep peacefully zzzzzzzzz  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-13, 16:59:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-13, 12:16:31

Greenie, if ya play Witch Hunt on Live And Life, you'l be listening to metal - the way I like it - mmmmmmm  8)


Hmm, I guess I should look into getting a copy of that one.  I only have the studio albums.  :-[

JP: King Crimson - Red

King Crimson - Discpline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-13, 17:03:27
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-13, 16:59:32
King Crimson - Discpline

;D

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Hmm, I guess I should look into getting a copy of that one.

By all means !  Great album !  Probably their heaviest yet !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-04-13, 21:01:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:12:11

I love Transatlantic but I can't stand The Flower Kings. Will I like Kaipa? :D

NP: Shadowland - A Matter Of Perspective

Tom

Difficult one.
I mean, despite the presence of some Flower Kings members, the sound can't really be compared with TFK.
You still hear the voice of Roine Stolt of course but it's something I don't mind listening to.
Their new album In The Wake Of Evolution has only Jonas Reingold from TFK. Great bassplayer by the way.

It's a bit folky, and some parts somehow reminds me, especially vocal-wise, of Ritual, but that's probably because the new male singer, Patrik Lundström, is also the singer/guitarist of Ritual.

I think it's a pretty good release.
One of the highlights this year.

Maybe you should check out their Myspace site for more info.  ;) (http://www.myspace.com/kaipa)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-04-13, 21:45:11
Ziltoid the Omniscient - Devin Townsend

Probably my favourite of his.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-04-14, 11:21:55
Cerulean Blue - Rain.

More rock than prog or metal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-14, 12:08:27
NP  A7:  Diamonds In The Rough

Terrific album  *horns*

Probably their heaviest yet.

I'v had Diamonds on repeat the past two days - it's sooooo good !

And it's already given me two stuck-on songs:  Until The End and Demon.

Until The End is the catchiest song I'v heard for long.

M. Shadows is arguably the most powerful singer on the prog scene currently (now that Rob Halford has become more subtle, and our resident Rob is rather silent)  8)

It's tragic that The Rev died. He should'v been around to experience the well-deserved success that A7 are getting (e.g. almost 1 million fans at their Facebook site).

Musically, of course, we're well served by Mike on the drums  :)

Tom, Funkster, Iggy, Mad, Cap, I'm sure A7 is somethin for you guys, maybe even Bups, Teunis and Manatee (there's no growl)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-17, 11:53:05
NP  Mutiny Within  on  MySpace  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-17, 13:22:04
NP  Dominici  on  MySpace  8)

Good ol' Charlie, and his band  :)

This is quite good, guys, real metalprog, reminds me of TOT  ;)


Nice, from Wiki - Charlie Dominici:

"Charlie auditioned for Dream Theater in 1987 and was hired for the job in November of that year.

Charlie performed on the band's debut album, 1989's When Dream and Day Unite. However, Dominici was older than the rest of the band and there were personal and creative differences at work. It was felt that, despite being a very talented singer, his decidedly "pop" vocal style did not fit in with the distinctive progressive direction that the band's compositions were taking. According to Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, "It was like having Billy Joel singing in Queensrÿche." A good singer in the wrong band, they amicably parted ways shortly thereafter.

Charlie remained in contact with Dream Theater throughout their career, despite lapsing out of the music business and obtaining a job as a finance manager in the automobile business. Charlie was hired by Mike Portnoy to sing at his wedding to Marlene Apuzzo. Charlie started working on an album with his brother, guitarist Kane Daily, that never saw the light of day.

Charlie's voice was also heard on the YtseJam Records release "When Dream And Day Unite Demos" which featured pre-production and vocal demos of several songs.

On March 6, 2004, Charlie joined his former bandmates onstage in Los Angeles for the first time in 15 years for a special performance celebrating the 15th anniversary of the band's first album. After the band performed the entire album, they began playing "To Live Forever" a non-album track that was written in the same time period, and singer James LaBrie announced Charlie, who sang most of the song. The band then launched into "Metropolis" which was also written in that time period, with Charlie and James singing a duet, and also being joined by former keyboardist Derek Sherinian. This performance was later released by YtseJam Records on CD and DVD versions entitled "When Dream And Day Reunite". The DVD version also features footage from the band's 1989 tour with Charlie of each song, as well as documentary footage. Despite having not actively sung since leaving Dream Theater in 1989, this performance gave him the itch to make music again and in 2005, he released a solo album entitled O3: A Trilogy, Part 1, the first album of a three-album concept piece.

Charlie subsequently signed a deal with InsideOut Music for a worldwide release of the second instalment of the trilogy, O3: A Trilogy, Part 2, which was released in February 2007. This album was recorded with a full band under the band name Dominici and showed a heavier, more metal progressive style than the former. The final part, O3: A Trilogy, Part Three, was released in April 2008.

Dominici opened for Dream Theater at three shows at their Chaos in Motion World Tour in June 2007."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-04-18, 10:08:27
NP  Amorphis:  Skyforger  (on repeat)  *horns*

Tom, thanx for gettin me onto this fine band  :)

The first Finnish band that really grips me  8)

There's quite some Anathema and Floyd mood in Skyforger  ;)

Looks like the vodka hasnt wiped out these guys  :P


"In Finnish mythology, the Sampo was a magical artifact of indeterminate type constructed by Ilmarinen that brought good fortune to its holder. When the Sampo was stolen, it is said that Ilmarinen's homeland fell upon hard times and sent an expedition to retrieve it, but in the ensuing battle it was smashed and lost at sea."

- Wiki: Sampo

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-04-18, 12:08:16
Here ya got a chance to hear a great song, A7's  Until The End:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPP01XiO58s

You can get the the lyrics by clickin the double arrow under the loudspeaker icon.

Enjoy !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2010-04-18, 20:04:17
Interesting, never heard of them before. Another band to check.

Ultravox - Vienna

A classic, awesome new wave LP album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-04-18, 20:16:41
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2010-04-18, 20:04:17
Interesting, never heard of them before. Another band to check.

If it's Avenged Sevenfold (A7) you mean, Bups, then you'l be hearing a lot more: In the States, they'r just as big or bigger than Dream Theater now, and they'r also getting over to Europe, maybe even to France  ;D

And you can hear our old friend Mike Portnoy play all drums on the next A7 studio album. Sadly their longterm drummer Jimmy Sullivan aka The Rev died recently.

From Wiki - Avenged Sevenfold:

"On February 17, 2010, Avenged Sevenfold stated that they had entered the studio, along with Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, to drum for the record, in place of the Rev. "I want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record has officially began. Jimmy helped leave this world an amazing gift and now it's our job to make sure to deliver that gift to our fans. We asked Jimmy's all time favorite drummer Mike Portnoy to record on behalf of him. Mike said it would be an honor and without question that's what Jim would have wanted. It's comforting to us that someone like Mike, who is undoubtedly revered as one of the best drummers in the world, held such respect and adoration for the Rev's abilities. Even though it will never be the same without our brother by our side, his essence lives in our hearts and through the music he helped create. He was a legend before any of the success or any of that bullshit and we are fucking excited to lay this down for our fans, and especially for Jimmy." Mike stated that it would be an "honor" to play for the band."

Mike's "honor" is by no means an exaggeration, as A7 are as great a band as DT  *horns*

So we'l be hearing a lot more about'm - and by'm  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-19, 09:40:34
NP  Pyramaze:  Legend Of The Bone Carver  (on repeat)  *horns*

Danish/American progmetal band with Lance King on vocals on this album. Close to Iced Earth. (Matt Barlow sang all main vocals on Pyramaze's Immortal.)

Interesting lyrics about the struggle between "Good and Evil".


"Good and Evil
The one seems to be unable to exist without the other
There's always been a balance between them
Everytime something bad happened, something good would take its place elsewhere."

- Opening words for Legend Of The Bone Carver

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-04-19, 10:03:54
np: Blackfield - 2007 - Blackfield II

So smooth... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-19, 10:36:58
NP  Bigelf  on  MySpace  8)

http://www.myspace.com/bigelf

These days they'r playing gigs in the States together with Porcupine Tree  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-20, 13:25:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-13, 12:16:31
Actually, it sounds even better than Nevermore without vocals.

For a long while I thought that Warrel was the genius of Nevermore, but when I heard ZOP, I realised that Jeff was too. Nowadays prog genius is usually the result of two or three extraordinarily gifted musicians getting together - and sticking together ! - and that's the case for Nevermore too.

I hope you guys soon getit: ZOP is a monster album, in my mind the ultimate progmetal guitar album!

You'l be hearing things on this album that you never thought existed !

OK, sure it's a difficult album to get into - sinister (no surprise there), cranky, sneaky, all that stuff - but once you'r there, you start hearing heaps of melody, harmony, all the stuff that makes us go whoaaaaaa  ;)

Hey Nicky, guess what...... I've heard ZOP! Man, why did it take me so long to give it a chance? ??? It's great! Especially for guitar-fanatics like myself. The album's a real rollercoaster-ride with some killer songs. The greatest thing about it is that when it's finished you start realizing you didn't even miss any vocals, as opposed to some other instrumental albums out there.
He doesn't look like it with his long blonde hair, but Jeff Loomis is a beast! *horns* From brutal riffing to heavenly melodic playing, he makes it sound like it's just a walk in the park. It probably is for him, but not for me! ;D

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-04-13, 21:01:48
I mean, despite the presence of some Flower Kings members, the sound can't really be compared with TFK.
You still hear the voice of Roine Stolt of course but it's something I don't mind listening to.
Their new album In The Wake Of Evolution has only Jonas Reingold from TFK. Great bassplayer by the way.
It's a bit folky, and some parts somehow reminds me, especially vocal-wise, of Ritual, but that's probably because the new male singer, Patrik Lundström, is also the singer/guitarist of Ritual.
Maybe you should check out their Myspace site for more info.  ;) (http://www.myspace.com/kaipa)

Hmm, I'm not really into folk, but I will check out their MySpace. Thanks Mad! :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-14, 12:08:27
NP  A7:  Diamonds In The Rough

Tom, Funkster, Iggy, Mad, Cap, I'm sure A7 is somethin for you guys, maybe even Bups, Teunis and Manatee (there's no growl)  ;)

I know, I listen to their self-titled album regularly! City Of Evil is next on my list, looking forward to hearing that!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-17, 11:53:05
NP  Mutiny Within  on  MySpace  8)

Apart from 8), what do you think? ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-04-18, 10:08:27
NP  Amorphis:  Skyforger  (on repeat)  *horns*

Tom, thanx for gettin me onto this fine band  :)

You're welcome! :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-19, 10:36:58
NP  Bigelf  on  MySpace  8)

Another great band you got there! Saw them live last October, and since then I was hooked. Cheat The Gallows would be my recommendation if you were to buy one of their albums... ;)

NP: OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence

Next up will be Metallica - Death Magnetic *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-20, 13:41:38
Yeah, Tom, good to seeya  :)

You don't often come by the Room these days. Is it the cat or the lady who absorbs all your time ? - or both ?  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-20, 13:25:15
Man, why did it take me so long to give it a chance? ???

Tom, that's anyone's guess !  I don't think even God knows !  ;D


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The greatest thing about it is that when it's finished you start realizing you didn't even miss any vocals, as opposed to some other instrumental albums out there.

Yeah, I experienced that too  8)

Except that the real greatest thing is that you can play the darn thing again and again, and it only gets better each time  *horns*


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Jeff Loomis is a beast! *horns*

Right !!!

Aint we proggies fortunate to have some fabulous musicians who give it their all, just for us  8)


Quote
City Of Evil is next on my list, looking forward to hearing that!

City is a terrific album, but Diamonds In The Rough is even better (imo of course), believe it or not  *horns*

As I said earlier: A7 are in class with DT now !!!


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Apart from 8), what do you think? ;)

Tom, you'r soooo impatient  :o

Look at me: I'm the paragon of patience  ;D

Wonder whether Cap's gettin spooked about MW  ;)  :D


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Next up will be Metallica - Death Magnetic  *horns*

Agree, Tom  :)

Took me a long time to get into Metallica, but now I realise that they'r at the top too  *horns*

Got'm in my pantheon  8)


So, Tom, how about warming up to Nostradamus now ?

As I'v said here, I consider it the greatest album of our times  *horns*


Here are some nice Priest songs from Nostra and other albums:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP0HATlHl2g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM2WOvbfCXU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbAZoQremfw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Ndpsb8S7w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYYhrN0m4Uk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsuzrqgO0Gs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wvvqu1txSI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hbw6RJyMoE&feature=related


Man, that sure surprised me: There's a lotta Priest stuff on YouTube, but it took me a looong time to find my faves  :o

Just goes to show that Priest are still under the radar in the prog community  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-04-21, 07:12:57
Kingdom of comfort by Delirious ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-04-21, 10:38:23
NP Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-04-21, 13:43:23
np-> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls  (2008)]  #10: Break the Silence (9:29)

After some lecker pizza from the nearby Italian... sunny outside... damn, do I really have to continue work now...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-04-21, 13:44:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-20, 13:41:38
Yeah, Tom, good to seeya  :)

You don't often come by the Room these days. Is it the cat or the lady who absorbs all your time ? - or both ?  ;D

You already guessed it, they both require a lot of time and attention, as you probably know like no other. ;) The only difference is that the lady doesn't rip the wallcovering from the walls......yet! :D

QuoteAs I said earlier: A7 are in class with DT now !!!

Although I like 'em (having heard only one album to date), I don't like them half as much as I like DT. Of course, that can change, so let's see! I'm very curious to find out what Mike Portnoy brings to the A7-table.

QuoteTom, you'r soooo impatient  :o

Look at me: I'm the paragon of patience  ;D

Patience is usually one of my strongest points but with you I'm very impatient for whatever reason... I wonder why that is!

So, what's your verdict on Mutiny Within based on the songs on their MySpace? :P

QuoteSo, Tom, how about warming up to Nostradamus now ?

As I'v said here, I consider it the greatest album of our times  *horns*

I don't know, haven't checked it out yet. But will do asap using your Youtube-links as a starting point! :)

Just played: Mastodon - Crack The Skye
Now playing: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Up next: Between The Buried And Me - Colors

Speaking of which, did you already make some progress with BTBAM Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-21, 15:38:31
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-04-21, 13:43:23
np-> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls  (2008)]  #10: Break the Silence (9:29)

Yeah, these guys really make wonderful music  *horns*

I'v listened a lot to their first two albums. These are super. Both singers are great !

In fact, I was the first Roomie to listen to SW (remember, guys), and I got Tom and Mad onto'm. So aint I great too ?  ;D

I havent yet got hold of Mercy Falls, but I'v listened a lot to the songs on MySpace, and they sound real good  8)


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Damn, do I really have to continue work now...?

Well, Cap, if Mutiny Within continue to grow in the Room, you may be outta work before ya know it  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-04-21, 13:44:04
The only difference is that the lady doesn't rip the wallcovering from the walls......yet! :D

;D

Maybe you should wait a bit with ZOP, A7, and Nostra then, and play some Enya instead  :D

I hope you'v taken down your bachelor posters from the wall  :o


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I don't like them half as much as I like DT

That'l change when you have Diamonds In The Rough  *horns*

OK, A7 aint (yet) as versatile as DT, but they sure have POWER, and as I said earlier, I consider M. Shadows the most exciting singer on the rock scene atm (well, let's say: next to Rob H)  8)


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Patience is usually one of my strongest points but with you I'm very impatient for whatever reason... I wonder why that is!

Maybe it's because I'm so impatient with you  ;D

Or maybe it's cuz you and I are the fastest moving Roomies atm  :)


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So, what's your verdict on Mutiny Within based on the songs on their MySpace?  :P

OK, I'l listen more to'm tomorrow at my local library - promise !  (not a Mad promise)  ;D


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Speaking of which, did you already make some progress with BTBAM Nicky?

I'l listen more to'm this evening when I get home - promise !

Hey Tom, just because your lady is taking over your life doesnt mean that you can just take over my life  :o ;D


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Just played: Mastodon - Crack The Skye

*horns*

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-04-22, 08:52:36
Focus - The Best of Focus.

I had forgotten  ::) how good these guys are. I only had tapes originally so thought I would try the best of to see if I still liked them. And I do.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-22, 12:17:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-21, 15:38:31
Maybe you should wait a bit with ZOP, A7, and Nostra then, and play some Enya instead  :D

Can't do that, I have to have my daily dose of (prog)metal, regardless of the consequences! *horns* That'll probably change when the lady (or the cat for that matter) takes total control of my life so I'm just enjoying the moment while it lasts... :D

QuoteOK, I'l listen more to'm tomorrow at my local library - promise !  (not a Mad promise)  ;D

And?... ;D

QuoteI'l listen more to'm this evening when I get home - promise !

So?... ;D

QuoteHey Tom, just because your lady is taking over your life doesnt mean that you can just take over my life  :o ;D

It's all in your best interest Nicky, believe me... ;)

Just played: Mew - No More Stories Are Told Today, I'm Sorry They Washed Away. No More Stories The World Is Grey, I'm Tired Let's Wash Away
Now Playing: Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day
Next: Arena - Contagion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-22, 12:39:39
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2010-04-22, 08:52:36
Focus - The Best of Focus.

I had forgotten  ::) how good these guys are.

Betcha, Iggy Prog (not Pop)  8)

I remember Hocus Pocus from the time I was ... yeah, Tom's tender age. Was a big hit then and was played aaall the time  ;)

Dutch group - yeah. All respect, lately they'v given us Sun Caged, and Arno Menses  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-22, 12:17:48
Can't do that, I have to have my daily dose of (prog)metal, regardless of the consequences! *horns*

Yeah, I know that, believe me *sigh*

I think that the reason why dames don't get properly into prog is that they have to fulfill their daily quota of talk-talk-talk - hey, but don't tell Ms 007 or Bella that I said that  :o

Maybe also cuz metal gets the archetype war spirit goin in us men - so hereby a step-up to the ladies  :-*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-04-22, 12:17:48
And?... ;D

So?... ;D

Hey Tom, have you noticed that the sun is shining today ? - and it's Spring and the ladies are scantier clad ? - and there's some full moon or somethin .....

OK OK OK  :P


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Just played:  Mew - No More Stories / Are Told Today / I'm Sorry / They Washed Away // No More Stories / The World Is Grey / I'm Tired / Let's Wash Away

8)

Must be the longest album title in existence  :)

On my SL it's just: No  ;D


NP  Nostradamus

Now Tom, what was this .....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-04-22, 19:50:26
JP: A whole buncha R.E.M.

NP: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-04-22, 22:55:01
JP: Porcupine Tree - Signify

NP: The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-04-23, 09:38:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-22, 12:39:39
Hey Tom, have you noticed that the sun is shining today ? - and it's Spring and the ladies are scantier clad ? - and there's some full moon or somethin .....

OK OK OK  :P

I don't really dare to ask you again, but........... Nah just kidding, just tell me what you think when you are ready to do so. But please do it soon. :P

QuoteMust be the longest album title in existence  :)

On my SL it's just: No  ;D

Be careful, the 'No' on your shoppinglist may keep you from buying it after all! I'm actually a bit surprised that album is on your shoppinglist to be honest. I wouldn't think that Mew is something you'd like. Oh well, proggies are complicated people... ;)

QuoteNP  Nostradamus

Now Tom, what was this .....  ;D

I have no idea... ??? ;D

NP: Mew - Frengers

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-23, 12:31:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-04-23, 09:38:36
I don't really dare to ask you again, but........... Nah just kidding, just tell me what you think when you are ready to do so. But please do it soon. :P

;D

NP  BTBAM  on  MySpace

Actually, I realise that I have to listen to these guys a lot more before I can make a reasonable statement about'm. (I'm one of the - unfortunately - few people who really make an effort to get properly into a group. Drives me utter nuts when people make statements after - barely - one run. Some idiots think they can ff thru some of my fave music and make oh so clever (blanket, clichéd) statements, only revealing their total ignorance and arrogance)  :o ::) >:( :(

Man, superficial people !

Must drive you mad too, Tom, huh ?

OK, back to BTBAM:  On the one side, there's lotta growl and dissonance; on the other side there's lotta melody, groovy guitar runs, imaginative drumming, and stuff. I have to get those two sides to converge a bit more. Get back to ya then, Tommy  ;)


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Be careful, the 'No' on your shoppinglist may keep you from buying it after all!

;D

Yes, no  :-\  I mean, yes ... no, I mean  :P  I'm beginnin to sound like a woman, man  ::)  - Cap, when have I used up my macho quota ?  :D

Must'v used up all my quotas by now, but Cap's a nice guy  :) ;D


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I wouldn't think that Mew is something you'd like.

Well, the thing is that Mew are big in Denmark, and lotta knowledgable people make statements about'm. I'm pretty sure now that I'l like'm - how much will remain to be seen .....


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Oh well, proggies are complicated people... ;)

Talk with Ms 007 about that  ;D


NP  BTBAM still

I'm surprised to hear so much melody. Promising !

Now I can even hear some PT in'm  8)

Guess the time has come when I gotta note their albums on my SL. Thanx, Tom  :)


Played:

Michael Romeo:  The Dark Chapter

An early statement (1994) from one of the greatest rock guitarists. Same year as the first, self-titled, SyX album.

I'd say, get the SyX albums first, but if you love this group, like I do, then Michael's fine, very classically weighted, album is a must. The main beef I have is the drums: He programmed them himself, and they are pretty tinny. But guys, lotta amazing guitar playing, and lovely, synthesizer supported, moods  ;)


Communic:  Conspiracy

This group is slowly growing with me  *horns*

Fine Norwegian progmetal group. The associations I get are Nevermore and Wuthering Heights, and in fact they often are compared with Nevermore. More accessible singing (Tom  ;) ), but less dense, sinister instrumentation (well, Jeff certainly is special ).

But these are only associations, and Communic definitely are an original group, and their albums are musthaves for progmetal fans  ;)

Lyrics about the "dark side of life"  ;D  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-23, 13:15:04
NP  BTBAM  on  MySpace  (3. run)

Here and there, some stellar passages :)  contrasted with growly growl  :-\

I guess like Scar Symmetry. I wonder if I'l ever actually enjoy BTBAM's gg parts  ???

Tom, what do you say ?

But definitely one of the most exciting groups on the progmetal scene  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-04-23, 19:50:11
Today:
John Watts - It Has To Be
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Abarax - Blue Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-24, 12:34:58
Played:

A7:  Sieze The Day  (on City Of Evil, several plays)

I have this song coursing thru my blood these days.

Guys, A7 are top-league  *horns*


Mew  on  MySpace

Nice. I'm sure I'l return to their music once in a while. I'm told that it grows  8)


Shadows Fall:  The War Within

Now this is a group that one has to work a lot with. Very harsh and growly. Intelligent and original, interesting lyrics too  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-04-24, 13:14:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-24, 12:34:58
Played:

A7:  Sieze The Day  (on City Of Evil, several plays)

I have this song coursing thru my blood these days.

Guys, A7 are top-league  *horns*


Mew  on  MySpace

Nice. I'm sure I'l return to their music once in a while. I'm told that it grows  8)


Shadows Fall:  The War Within

Now this is a group that one has to work a lot with. Very harsh and growly. Intelligent and original, interesting lyrics too  :)

Nicky.

Just a quick remark regarding A7:

I've saw a few youtube-films of them and I must admit: not bad, not bad at all.
They look like punks and the music is somewhat NU-metalish with prog/metal influences but I do like it.

There's hope for me after all!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-04-24, 21:44:51
IQ - The Seventh House  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2010-04-25, 18:01:31
Mix Day today

Pallas   Cross and the Crucible

Arena  Live and Life

IQ        Ever

IQ        Frequency

Pink Floyd          Dark Side of the Moon-Still blows me away

Pink Floyd          Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-04-25, 19:03:22
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-04-26, 10:27:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-23, 13:15:04
NP  BTBAM  on  MySpace  (3. run)

Here and there, some stellar passages :)  contrasted with growly growl  :-\

I guess like Scar Symmetry. I wonder if I'l ever actually enjoy BTBAM's gg parts  ???

Tom, what do you say ?

I'd say you give it some time. A first I was put off by the growls, then I discovered the beautiful soaring melodic sections that were sounding even better in contrast with the 'ugly' parts. Over time I learned to deal with the growls and nowadays I don't mind them at all. I think I can say that I really like 'em now. They are an essential part of BTBAM's unique sound. 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-04-24, 12:34:58
Mew  on  MySpace

Nice. I'm sure I'l return to their music once in a while. I'm told that it grows  8)

Good to hear, and yes, it does! :)

QuoteShadows Fall:  The War Within

Now this is a group that one has to work a lot with. Very harsh and growly. Intelligent and original, interesting lyrics too  :)

Interesting, I'll look them up on MySpace later today!

NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

I went to see them live last friday and they were great. They played a lot of songs from their upcoming album 'We're Here Because We're Here'. I noticed the new songs were more uplifting and less melancholic - mind you, I meant uplifting in the Anahema-way of course... ;) Looking forward to the new album! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-26, 12:48:14
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-04-24, 13:14:39
There's hope for me after all!  :D

Yeah, I always believed that you were more than just Mad  ;D


Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2010-04-25, 18:01:31
Pink Floyd          Dark Side of the Moon-Still blows me away

Pink Floyd          Wish You Were Here

Me too  *horns*

In fact both do !


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-04-26, 10:27:07
Interesting, I'll look them up on MySpace later today!

Yeah, but do the Priest links first, Tom, before all that's forgotten. I actually spent a looong time finding those very special songs  ;)

Remember, you'r a grownup man now; you have yer woman to love and respect, and yer cat to feed and buy wallpaper for; you can't just follow your whims  ;D


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NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

I went to see them live last friday and they were great. They played a lot of songs from their upcoming album We're Here Because We're Here.

8)

Did Lee Douglas sing ?  She has such a wonderful voice  :)


Played:

Amorphis:  Skyforger

This is an amazing album  *horns*

I'v had it on repeat for several days now.

In the vein of Anathema (apropos) and Paradise Lost, with a tinge of Finnish grandeur (but not the vodka-and-knife type)  ;D

Intriguing lyrics too, lotta Kalevala-type stuff  8)

And Amorphis are going straight to my pantheon  :)

Never thought that I'd be sooo taken by a Finnish group, but now it happened.

Thanx again, Tom.


Anubis Gate:  The Detached

Another pantheon group, and another great album, first run.

The lyrics are rather mysterious, about some special people who don't age .....


Neville Brothers:  Yellow Moon

Greenie and Aswas will probably know these guys.

Five brothers who'v grown up in New Orleans. They sing amazingly.

Aaron is a big hunk, you'd think that he'd do a sonorous basso, but instead he has such a delicate gossamer voice that sails directly into yer heart. Man  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-04-26, 18:51:48
Asia - Omega
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-04-27, 05:57:23
yup I do Nicky. Not sure what will be on agenda to listen to  I know

Pink Floyd was so awesome last night

Pink Floyd   Momentary Lapse of Reason

Pink Floyd   The Division Bell

IQ Are you Sitting Comfortably

Symphony x  V

Spocks Beard V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-04-27, 10:19:47
Quote from: aswas on Tue, 2010-04-27, 05:57:23
IQ Are you Sitting Comfortably
A favorite of mine, as you may have noticed  ;D

NP Blind Guardian : Somewhere Far Beyond

Wow, warning, masterpiece !!! Even if your metal shelf is very narrow, this one should find a place between Rust In Peace and Images & Words.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-27, 11:16:23
Mutiny Within  on  MySpace   8)


Played:


BTBAM:  Colors

I'm workin with it  ;)


Amorphis:  Skyforger

Like sailing thru the sky  *horns*

The title song is absolutely marvellous  :)


Megadeth:  Rust In Peace  (on repeat)  8)

This one was long in waiting. Let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-27, 12:10:34
Robin Beck  on  MySpace  ;)

Surprised ?  ;D

I'd never heard about this lady before. How about you guys ?

Well, my friend Goran Panic in Gütersloh aka Sleepytown  ;D  is just putting his finishing touches on the third Assignment studio album, Inside Of The Machine  8)

He somehow got Robin Beck to sing the mistress character. So that's why I'm checkin up on her. She sings with lotta expression altho her songs are rather regular.

Goran also got Mats Leven and Bernie Versailles in the mix  ;)

Here you can read about Assignment and their new album:  assignment-music.com

Here you can hear some samples:  myspace.com/assignmentmusic

And here you can hear some of Goran's fave songs by other bands and artists:  myspace.com/panicgoran

The first song is Pain of Salvation's incredibly wonderful Second Love (on Remedy Lane, on repeat here, for sure; you get directly into it by clicking the above link)  *horns*


Btw Goran is an Arena fan and member of the Room (my device) altho he is very very sleepy here zzzzzzz  ;D


It's simply beyond me that PoS are still so unknown, even in Sweden. (That's why Daniel decided to perform at the Grand Pricks, to see if there just might be a few people with more advanced musical tastes who werent yet familiar with PoS.) If someone with the necessary power would take songs like Second Love and Enter Rain and hammer them thru the radio and tv like they do with all those dumbass songs (Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake), man, all of a sudden people would be listening to catchy quality songs instead  :o

But I'm just dreamin. What a pitiful state mainstream music is in today  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-27, 16:26:29
Gojira  on  MySpace  *horns*

Definitely one of the most exciting French bands (based in Bayonne).

Bups, what do you make of'm ?  ;)

How well known are they in France ?


From their MySpace:  "It has always been hard to put a tag on GOJIRA, one of France's most extreme bands the country's musical pallet has ever known. But then again, the band has never really sought out such a tag, instead letting the music do the talking, preferring introspection and intelligence over preconceived notions and preexisting tags. Ever since the 1996 formation in town of Bayonne in the southwest of France, GOJIRA has been an ever-evolving experiment in extreme metal ultimately built upon a worldly, ever-conscious outlook with roots firmly-planted both in the hippie movement and an environmentally-conscious, new age mentality. This time, with The Way of All Flesh, GOJIRA harnesses a spiritual consciousness as well, but still culminates in a sound wholly heavy."

OK, "death", "extreme", and "thrash", now don't cower, guys, they arent really that death, extreme and thrash, I'd say more experimental metal, in fact very original  8)

Give'm a try  ;)

myspace.com/gojira

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-04-27, 19:22:46
Arena - Pepper's Ghost  *horns*

Long time ago that I played this album, but it is  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-04-28, 11:21:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-04-27, 16:26:29
Gojira  on  MySpace  *horns*

Definitely one of the most exciting French bands (based in Bayonne).

Bups, what do you make of'm ?  ;)

How well known are they in France ?
They are one of the two "new" French metal bands -the other being Adagio- so they have a certain reputation and they get a lot of rave critics but the "death" label made me suspicious. Honestly, I haven't heard a single note of their music  :-X

But good news, Nicky, I plan to invest in Nostradamus ... since it can be found at a very low price on the web  ;D

NP Blind Guardian - A Night At The Opera
Hum, this one is very special, with multi-layered vocals, a lot of choirs and arrangments so you need to go past the first listen to get the real substance of the songs ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-28, 15:11:09
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-04-28, 11:21:17
They are one of the two "new" French metal bands -the other being Adagio- so they have a certain reputation and they get a lot of rave critics but the "death" label made me suspicious. Honestly, I haven't heard a single note of their music  :-X

Never heard of Adagio  :-\

Gojira are well known in the metal community.

So, Bups, how about listening to'm at MySpace ?

Don't be turned off by the "death" label. Gojira are a lot more melodic than e.g. Nile or The Haunted  ;)


Quote
But good news, Nicky, I plan to invest in Nostradamus ... since it can be found at a very low price on the web  ;D

8) Bups

I'm sure you'l enjoy it. I'd think that every real proggie should, after a few listens iac :)

I presume that your purchase won't include the impressive cd-booklet with illustrations by Mark Wilkinson (who also did the early Marillion album graphics), but if you really go for Nostra, you could consider getting the double-cd. I'v seen it in stores for half price.

So tell me what you make of it after you

Quote
go past the first listen to get the real substance of the songs.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-04-28, 17:57:17
Asia - Omega

Mmmmm, ordinary AOR. Nothing more, nothing less. I've made better investments in my life, anybody interested?  :D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-29, 09:43:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-04-28, 15:11:09
Never heard of Adagio  :-\
Some infos and reviews can be found on this site : http://www.metal-archives.com/ where I often find smart and well written reviews.

Quote
I presume that your purchase won't include the impressive cd-booklet with illustrations by Mark Wilkinson (who also did the early Marillion album graphics), but if you really go for Nostra, you could consider getting the double-cd. I'v seen it in stores for half price.

You presume wrong : I will go for the booklet edition since you can easily find used copies for less than 10 €. And I didn't even know that there is a single CD version  ??? But first let me finish with my Blind Guardian period that should last a few more weeks  ;D

NP Blind Guardian : Tales From The Twilight World, including the mighty Welcome To Dying  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 11:34:46
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-29, 09:43:02
Some infos and reviews can be found on this site : http://www.metal-archives.com/ where I often find smart and well written reviews.

Thanx, Bups  :)

I'l check up on Adagio.


Quote
You presume wrong : I will go for the booklet edition since you can easily find used copies for less than 10 €.

OK, now I get it: You'r actually buying the official double-cd, just used (probably in excellent shape).

You just confused me cuz ya wrote "since it can be found at a very low price on the web". I thought you were talking about iTunes or somethin.


Quote
I didn't even know that there is a single CD version  ???

There isnt !  Not official iac.

Guess this time I confused you. Well, touché  ;D


Quote
But first let me finish with my Blind Guardian period that should last a few more weeks  ;D

NO !

;D


Played:

David Bowie:  Outside

It's pretty tough to get thru. About "art crime" (carving up humans, attaching various things to their parts, making some sorta "art" outta all this, trust Bowie  ;D ), and there's a lotta wailing and moaning and eerie instrumentation ... but at track 15 you get a cool macho segue and then at 16 the marvellous I'm Deranged  *horns*


Judas Priest:  Conquest  (on Nostra, on repeat)

This is probably one of the last pieces on Nostra that one heeds, but it turns out to be special too, cause there's a thudding bass that goes all over the place  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 11:41:13
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2010-04-28, 17:57:17
Mmmmm, ordinary AOR. Nothing more, nothing less. I've made better investments in my life, anybody interested?  :D.

Teunis, have you ever considered the possibility of listening to something that you enjoy ?  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 12:20:28
Adagio  on  MySpace  8)

myspace.com/adagioofficial

Very symphonic and melodic  ;)


Here's Gojira btw:  myspace.com/gojira

Enjoy !

See, Bups, I'm actually doin somethin for French culture  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-04-29, 19:10:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 11:41:13
Teunis, have you ever considered the possibility of listening to something that you enjoy ?  :P
Wow, good idea  ;). Frankly, I just did. My second purchase turned out really well. I knew that, because I have heard the album a few weeks  ::): Antimatter - Leaving Eden. I wish that I did that with the Asia album as well, but I own all their (studio) albums and I just love John Wetton's voice. But this album is quite boring.

np: Adagio on MySpace thanks to Nicky. Boy, those guys look very dangerous, don't wanna meet them in the dark  ;D. Sounding like Kamelot, but the background vocals are a bit 'grunty', at least on the track I heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-04-30, 14:42:37
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum  8)
Atria - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 16:07:19
JP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

NP: Opeth - Damnation

Recently returned from a loud visit (4 kids) to my brother's house in Virginia.  We went to see Elvis Costello there.  Odd concert.  Oldest crowd I've seen yet.  No percussion, everything done country style.  Was sort of fun but not the kind of thing I'd want to hear every day.  Pity I didn't visit a few weeks later -- Porcupine Tree playing at the same venue.  I might even be making some progress getting my brother to like PT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-04-30, 17:12:42
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 16:07:19
Recently returned from a loud visit (4 kids) to my brother's house in Virginia.
Yes, I know exactly how loud it can be  :P ;D
QuoteWe went to see Elvis Costello there.  Odd concert.  Oldest crowd I've seen yet.
You mean that Nicky, you or I could have felt like youngsters there ?  ;D

NP Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth

I think that A Twit In The Mist would have been a more original title. Of course, it would have fit less to the cover artwork unless you add a walker or a dove to the picture ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 18:43:18
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-04-30, 17:12:42
You mean that Nicky, you or I could have felt like youngsters there ?  ;D

Yes, exactly.  Bald heads and grey hair everywhere.

JP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki

NP: 10,000 Maniacs - The Wishing Chair (current track: Maddox Table  ;D )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-04-30, 19:02:08
Abarax - Blue Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 22:15:09
JP: Soundgarden - Superunknown

NP: Robert Plant - Now and Zen

By the way, I like my share of metal, but does anyone have any new proggy suggestions that aren't metal? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-05-01, 12:04:00
Played:

Blind Gurdian:  Imaginations From The Other Side

8) Enjoyed it a lot more than last time, some years ago.

You'r right, Bups, they require some careful listening to sink in properly.

Now I'l return to'm occasionally.

Thanx for yer persistence, Bups  :)


NP  Bullet For My Valentine  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/bulletformyvalentine

There's a lotta talk about'm these days, so I had to give'm a run  ;)

Pleasant surprise, must say. Not at all as harsh as I had got the impression of from reviews and comments. Heavy alright, and thrashy, but also fine (clean, Teunis) singing and melody  8)


Also Bowie's "Heroes", Outside, Ziggy Stardust  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-05-02, 09:38:36
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 22:15:09
JP: Soundgarden - Superunknown

NP: Robert Plant - Now and Zen

8) Greenie


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 22:15:09
By the way, I like my share of metal, but does anyone have any new proggy suggestions that aren't metal?  

Actually yes, the Danish group Mew. Close to Sigur Ros and Radiohead, but else quite original, ethereal and subtle  :)

And then there's Elbow from Manchester, popular with several Roomies.

You can find both on MySpace.


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-04-30, 16:07:19
Was sort of fun but not the kind of thing I'd want to hear every day.

I was crazy about Imperial Bedroom in those days, listened to it over and over. Enjoyed some other albums from his time with the Attractions too.

Lately I tried Costello again, but sadly there was nothing that really gripped me  :-\

Well, I'l try again .....


NP  Bullet for My Valentine  on  MySpace  (on repeat) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-05-02, 11:37:46
Gorillaz  on  MySpace

myspace.com/gorillaz

Nice, very imaginative, rocks too  8)

I presume that most of you have already heard this group.

Greenie, if you havent, then try out their MySpace  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-05-02, 13:26:40
Amorphis:  Skyforger  (on repeat)

Incredibly beautiful  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-05-03, 13:28:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-12, 14:35:43
"All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan." As far as I know, that's not entirely correct. Clive writes most of the lyrics, and ends up writing the last versions, but to my knowledge the other guys contribute to the lyrical process.

Guys, some of you know more about this than I do  ;)

I thought I had  replied to this a while ago, but seems I didn't actually post/save my reply correctly. The lyrics and concepts are all Clive. If I remember correctly (must check the old Cage mags), the only lyric that wasn't just Clive's is Sirens. The Sirens lyric was suggested by Mick, who stated that he "said all he wanted to say" with that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-05-03, 19:01:03
Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-05-04, 02:31:44
hey ya'll

all excited tonite cuz I got all the cds i ordered the last 2 weeks in over the past couple days

Order of listening

Pallas   Beat the Drum

Michael Pinella  Enter by the 12th Gate

IQ        Are you Sitting Comfortably

Pallas   Cross and the Crucible

It will be cool.  New stuff  ASWAS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:27:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-26, 12:48:14
Yeah, but do the Priest links first, Tom, before all that's forgotten. I actually spent a looong time finding those very special songs  ;)

Nicky, you'll be pleased to know I dived into Priest (not literally of course...) and although I need to spend some more time with them our relationship is off to a great start. Now how does that sound? :P

QuoteRemember, you'r a grownup man now; you have yer woman to love and respect, and yer cat to feed and buy wallpaper for; you can't just follow your whims  ;D

No that's true, I have actual responsibilities now! Shit, I'm getting old already! :o ;D

QuoteDid Lee Douglas sing ?  She has such a wonderful voice  :)

Yes she did. Did you know she's a full-time bandmember these days?

QuoteAmorphis:  Skyforger

This is an amazing album  *horns*

I'v had it on repeat for several days now.

And Amorphis are going straight to my pantheon  :)

Never thought that I'd be sooo taken by a Finnish group, but now it happened.

Thanx again, Tom.

Great! 8)

NP: Carpark North - Grateful

They're Danish as well. Do you know them Nicky?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:31:34
Amorphis... hmmm...

Must check them out, since it suppose to be good.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:41:02
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:31:34
Amorphis... hmmm...

Must check them out, since it suppose to be good.  ;)

You'll like them, don't worry... ;) Especially their most recent album Skyforger is  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*.

Oh, and did I mention  *horns* ?

;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 12:49:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:27:15
Nicky, you'll be pleased to know I dived into Priest ... and although I need to spend some more time with ... our relationship is off to a great start. Now how does that sound? :P

I just hope it's a she, Tom  ;D

8)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:27:15
I have actual responsibilities now! Shit, I'm getting old already! :o ;D

Soon we'l see the Scar Symmetry's goin out, and the Madonna's comin in; and the rock t-shirts goin out, and the neckties comin in; and all the photos of the royal family on the wall; and the evening walks with Fido and chats with other dog owners  ;D


Quote
Yes she did. Did you know she's a full-time bandmember these days?

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Just hope she got her teeth shaped up


Quote
NP: Carpark North - Grateful

They're Danish as well. Do you know them Nicky?

I do !

Havent really dug'm till now, but OK, Tom, on your recom, I'l get back to'm .....


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 11:41:02
Especially their most recent album Skyforger is  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*.

Can only agree !  I'v been addicted to it lately - better than heroin !

Tom, Eclipse (third album back) seemed rather tame in comparison. Silent Waters (second) I havent really listened to properly. But they sure got it right with Skyforger - mmmmmmmmmm

And I'd think that all Roomies could go for it, it's so smoooooooth  8)


NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Also a great group and album  *horns*

To my mind, the best Danish progmetal group.

Tom, next project ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:03:37
NP  Carpark North  on  MySpace  &  YouTube

A bit like Muse and Coldplay, or ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:59:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:03:37
NP  Carpark North  on  MySpace  &  YouTube

A bit like Muse and Coldplay, or ?

Nah, I wouldn't compare them with Muse or Coldplay but they're mainstream for sure. Even more so than Mew. Their sound is very polished (not to be mistaken with Polish) but they got some good songs with killer hooks. Of course it's not really prog, but what does it matter? *horns*

I really like this song very much: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfd78u5p9z4

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 14:11:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:59:35
I really like this song very much: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfd78u5p9z4

Yup (on repeat) *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:59:35
Even more so than Mew.

I don't find Mew mainstream at all. They're very original. It's a genre that's rather far from my fave groups, but giv'm that they'r creative and original  8)


Hey Tom, how did ya like the Priest soundbytes ?  Lost And Found with Ripper is great ainit ?  It's on Demolition - fabulous album too !

There's another wonderful song on Dem, but I couldnt find it on YouTube or MySpace:  Close To You - a song that brings tears to my eyes. About a guy and a gal in true love ... and then suddenly the gal dies  :(  Oh man, that song cuts into my heart  :-* :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-04, 14:23:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 14:11:48
I don't find Mew mainstream at all. They're very original. It's a genre that's a rather far from my fave groups, but giv'm that they'r creative and original  8)

You're right, they're not really mainstream, let me rephrase that. I meant that they are quite easy to listen to, even though a lot of their songs aren't your standard 4/4 songs. One of Mew's biggest strenghts (imo) is that they make complicated songs sound 'mainstream'.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-05-04, 16:53:39
Gamma Ray - To the metal

Think Nicky would like this due to the Priest influences
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-05-05, 11:32:20
Funkster, I have tried Gamma Ray a few times, but I think they'r too regular for my taste, and if I remember correctly, the lyrics aint too interesting.

But if you disagree, or have a hot link, then bring it on  ;)


Played:  Elvis Costello:  The Delivery Man

Some expressive singing, some nice melody, fine musicianship, but it doesnt really grip me, not at all the way Imperial Bedroom did 30 years ago  :-\


NP  Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm Of Fire

This is nothing near regular  ;)  *horns*


Here's an interesting interview with Glenn:  http://www.hardradio.com/metalmama/tipton.html

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-05-05, 12:13:59
And a greeting from an old friend (on Facebook)  ;)


Avenged Sevenfold May 4 at 12:36pm Report

After having had such an amazing experience recording my drum tracks for the new Avenged Sevenfold album, we all knew it would be awesome if I'd be able to do some touring with the band after its release...

I am happy to say that the timing worked out perfectly that my touring cycle with Dream Theater (and Transatlantic) was coming to an end just as A7X's was scheduled begin!

(well, perfect for everyone except my poor family!) : )

Although I wish I could stay on board with A7X in a more permanent capacity, the reality is that I am committed to Dream Theater as my main priority (that is my baby after all!), and I will need to resume work with DT to start a new album at some point in 2011....

However, I will be able to join my brothers in Avenged Sevenfold for at least the duration of their touring throughout 2010...and hopefully this will give them the time to continue to heal and get comfortable back on the road....

You can look at me like the band's "rebound drummer" to buy them some time until they are comfortable and ready to make a commitment to somebody new for full-time relationship in their future!

In the meantime, I am real excited to hit the road with the boys...to bring my drumming from their new album to life on stage and to honor The Rev with all of their older material....

(Hey, do I get to have a cool, bad-ass stage name now???) : )

C-ya out there,

MP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2010-05-05, 21:25:49
Now playing : some of the Halo video game soundtrack from Youtube. Halo is a great game, and the music really fits well. I especially like the Warthog Run.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-05-07, 21:39:24
It's too quiet, so I'll say something.

JP: King Crimson - Red

NP: Neil Young (with Pearl Jam) - Mirrorball
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-05-08, 10:03:25
Yes, I have to try King Crimson someday  ::)

NP Blind Guardian : Nightfall In Middle Earth

This one took me a few listens to get into but now I understand all the praise he receives  8)

Recommended to all the Shadow Gallery fans since I find many similarities between the two bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-05-08, 12:44:13
NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached  *horns*

I said it earlier, but just to make sure that it gets thru: Anubis Gate are similar to Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder, and just as good. Highly progressive, heavy, melodic, with top-rate musicianship, and philosophic lyrics.

So anyone into CM and SW should certainly look up AG  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-05-08, 12:52:49
Lifeline by Neal Morse

Uplifting music for a damp day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-05-08, 13:33:02
I really enjoyed watching the Pallas DVD 'The Blinding Darkness', which arrived this week. Great stuff! Too bad Alan Reed had to leave Pallas, love his voice!

np: Asia - Omega
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-05-08, 17:29:37
Fjieri ~ Endless : A Reality Apart [4:34]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2010-05-08, 18:57:58
Depeche Mode : Enjoy The Silence -Mike Shinoda's version.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-05-09, 09:32:33
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2010-05-09, 09:45:14
PP Shadow Gallery - Room V
JP The Michael Schenker Group - The Michael Schenker Group
NP Sonata Arctica - Unia

Hum, actually, Unia is very good, Nicky, and it has a few DT-like keyboards licks here an there. So you can go for it, it's a good pick  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-09, 14:40:32
Marillion ~ Size Matters

Just listened to This Strange Engine, which is live even better than the studio version, now the last song Neverland.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-05-09, 20:04:08
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2010-05-10, 08:46:22
Simon Says - Paradise Square

Great album, even better than Tardigrade.  Some splendid bass-playing in particular *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-05-10, 10:48:35
Hey, Steve is alive !!! *horns*

NP Nothing, but I had to react ...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-05-10, 13:32:36
Anubis Gate - The Detached

Nicky likes it so thought i would have a listen. Reminds me of Pagans Mind which is no bad thing   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-10, 16:35:31
Hey, great to see ya again, Jonesy  :)

So, what's her name ?  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-05-10, 13:32:36
Reminds me of Pagan's Mind which is no bad thing  

Right, Funkster !

But altho Jacob Hansen of Anubis aint a great singer, I do prefer him by far to Nils K. Rue, whose singing actually annoys me  :(

Also, I consider that Anubis have a few more tricks in their bag than Pagan.



Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2010-05-09, 09:45:14
Hum, actually, Unia is very good, Nicky, and it has a few DT-like keyboards licks here and there. So you can go for it, it's a good pick  ;)

;) Bups


NP  Pyramaze:  Immortal

Close to Iced Earth, but with some choice keyboard atmospherics by Jonah Weingarten.

Immortal sees Matt Barlow taking a break from IE and doing some fine singing here (altho he's not one of my fave singers, e.g. I like Ripper a lot more).

Another group for the Room  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-05-12, 18:10:00
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-05-12, 21:53:27
NP: Syd Barrett - Wouldn't You Miss Me/The Best Of

BP:
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Blackfield - Blackfield II
Blind Ego - Numb
Anekdoten - Gravity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-05-12, 21:55:32
Haken ~ Aquarius : Celestial Elixer [16:55]  *horns* *horns* *horns*

This really is an amazing album!

Debut of the year was Echoes but I'm not so sure anymore.  :-\

Highly recommended.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-05-12, 23:51:33
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-05-12, 21:55:32
Haken ~ Aquarius : Celestial Elixer [16:55]  *horns* *horns* *horns*

This really is an amazing album!

Debut of the year was Echoes but I'm not so sure anymore.  :-\

Highly recommended.  8)

Yes indeed. I've been following these guys for a few years now, listened to their demo's and now they finally released their first 'proper' album! I don't know if it'll beat Aspera's and Echoes's albums as debut of the year - time will tell -  but it sure has a lot of potential. *horns*

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Road Salt One: Ivory

I heard a lot of mixed reactions about this album so far, but for someone who wasn't on this planet in the seventies, I really dig their retro-sound. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-05-13, 11:39:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-05-12, 23:51:33


I heard a lot of mixed reactions about this album so far, but for someone who wasn't on this planet in the seventies, I really dig their retro-sound. 8)

Tom

It seems you've travelled back to the Seventies as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-13, 11:56:06
We're there too  ;D

NP  Deep Purple:  Child In Time

Live, from 1972  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2010-05-13, 14:06:46
NP England - Garden Shed (1977 ;) ) on a mp3 cd I just got from an uncle

BP: Steve Hackett - Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-13, 11:56:06
NP  Deep Purple:  Child In Time

Live, from 1972  *horns*
That'll be Made In Japan I gather *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-05-13, 19:14:46
He guess what!

Amorphis ~ Skyforger

And like it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-13, 19:42:38
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2010-05-13, 14:06:46
That'll be Made In Japan I gather *horns*

Yeah, I guess so. We took it on Spotify. I don't really listen to this stuff no more, but Ms 007's son likes Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Deep Purple, and I prefer listening to them rather than hip-hop  ;)

And now I'm really yearning for something like

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-05-13, 19:14:46
Amorphis ~ Skyforger

*horns*

Quote
And like it.  ;)

8) Mad

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-05-13, 20:24:09
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-05-13, 22:46:20
Casino ~ Prey  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-14, 10:47:57
Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-05-14, 13:26:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-05-13, 11:39:12
It seems you've travelled back to the Seventies as well.  ;D

I have this great idea for some movies about wars in the galaxy, I'm thinking of naming it 'Star Wars'. But as I'm writing at the moment I need total concentration if I want to make big bucks out of this... ;D

NP: Arena - Pride

Wow, I almost forgot how good this is. *horns*

George Lucas Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-14, 17:14:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-05-14, 13:26:48
I have this great idea for some movies about wars in the galaxy, I'm thinking of naming it 'Star Wars'. But as I'm writing at the moment I need total concentration if I want to make big bucks out of this... ;D

By George, it does luc as if this would work, Tom !

Me, I like'm blues, but I'd like to give'm a juuust a bit more balls, so a'm a-thinkin a'l start a new band called Zed Leppezin  ;D


Man, no metal for three days now !  A'm goin mad, guys  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-05-14, 18:34:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-14, 17:14:46
A'm goin mad, guys  :o

Nicky.

The mad position is already taken, however there seems to be an opening in goin Steve.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-14, 21:04:03
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-05-14, 22:00:06
NP Ayreon - Universal Migrator Pt2

BP Gotan Project -  La Revancha del Tango and Ayreon - Universal Migrator Pt1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-05-15, 06:04:58
After reading about the demise of Alan of Pallas, I just got Beat the Drum in the mail so I will listen to it, along with The Cross.  How Ironic after just learning about Pallas from Nicky. Pallas fills one more slot in my evergrowing pursuit of good prog music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-05-15, 08:42:46
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-05-15, 10:38:13
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-14, 10:47:57
Gazpacho - Night

I struggle a bit with this for some reason  ???

Hammerheart  by Bathory  *horns*x100   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-05-15, 13:28:30
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Muse - The Resistance
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-05-15, 21:27:07
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2010-05-15, 10:38:13
I struggle a bit with this for some reason  ???

Than stick with it because once 'digested' you'll find that it's a real gem.  8)

QuoteHammerheart  by Bathory  *horns*x100   ;)

One Rode To Asa Bay!!!  *horns*

EPIC!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-05-16, 08:42:58
Iron will by the excellent Grand Magus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-05-16, 18:22:54
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2010-05-15, 10:38:13
I struggle a bit with this for some reason  ???


As mad says well worth persevering with.

Ayreon ones and zeros
JP Echoes - Pink Floyd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-05-16, 21:39:37
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-16, 23:55:33
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Zc84CR7xWdY/SogNy4IpryI/AAAAAAAAAs4/UyDwXswIo6Q/s400/Dio+-+The+Last+In+Line.jpg)

:'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-05-17, 17:28:40
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind

In preparation of coming Thursday.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-18, 10:18:23
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-05-17, 17:28:40
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind

In preparation of coming Thursday.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

*horns* I got it on my playlist for today as well!

NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold

Speaking of which...You can listen to a song from the forthcoming album (with Mike Portnoy on drums) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Bi1c9LmhU

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-18, 12:33:36
JP  Amorphis:  Skyforger

I can listen to this album again and again  *horns*

It has a different character than e.g. Nostradamus and Zero Order Phase. Skyforger is not as groundbreaking as the other two albums, but instead it has supreme composition, melody, harmony, and mood  8)


NP  James LaBrie:  Elements Of Persuasion

First run  :-\

Anyone else into this album ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-05-18, 14:27:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-18, 12:33:36

NP  James LaBrie:  Elements Of Persuasion

First run  :-\

Anyone else into this album ?

Nicky.

Yep, I do.
In fact I've got all of his solo stuff (Mullmuzler).

It's quite a melodic album with some rough edges. Especially Crucify is a kick in the n*ts.
Not bad, not bad at all.

Have you ever listened to Winter Rose, Nicky?
That's the band James was in before he sang for Dream Theater.

NP> Haken ~ Aquarius : The Point of no Return [11:26]

Food for the ears, guys. I can think of a few persons on the Room (besides Tom and I ;)) who really would enjoy it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-05-18, 19:28:29
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-16, 23:55:33
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Zc84CR7xWdY/SogNy4IpryI/AAAAAAAAAs4/UyDwXswIo6Q/s400/Dio+-+The+Last+In+Line.jpg)

:'(

Me too  :'( *horns*

Also Holy diver , Mob rules , Devil you know and Rainbow Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2010-05-19, 07:16:39
Nightwish Passion Play

Nightwish Once

OSI  Free

LTE  1 and 2

unaswas-shedding the skin  Daniel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-19, 09:38:00
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-05-18, 14:27:58
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind

In preparation of coming Thursday.   
I wish I could have managed to see them in Paris tonight but I just can't make it  :'( :'( :'(

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-05-18, 14:27:58
Yep, I do.

It's quite a melodic album with some rough edges. Especially Crucify is a kick in the n*ts.
Not bad, not bad at all.
We discussed it a loooooong time ago here. I just couldn't get into it and sold it back  :P Actually, I think this is the first CD that I sold on the web ...

NP Joe Jackson - At The BBC  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-05-19, 10:08:31
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-19, 09:38:00
We discussed it a loooooong time ago here. I just couldn't get into it and sold it back  :P Actually, I think this is the first CD that I sold on the web ...

Can't say I'm too impressed either  :-\

But I'm willing to give Jamie a long leash, since he's not "just a singer in a rock'n'roll band" (remember that one, Bups, by the Moody Blues), but the singer in one of the world's greatest rock bands - I think by now we can all pretty much agree on that  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2010-05-19, 10:31:36
The new single from Muse : Neutron Star Collison (Love Is Forever).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2010-05-19, 11:56:33
Abel Ganz - Shooting Albatross
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-05-19, 16:06:44
Mindflowers ~ Nuances : Britney's Pears [9:28]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-05-19, 22:37:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2010-05-19, 11:56:33
Abel Ganz - Shooting Albatross

Shouldn't that be by Half Seabird Half Biscuit?

And yay, great to see you here, mate.

WP: Riverside - ADHD

NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-05-20, 07:36:21
Dio - Master of the moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-20, 12:13:49
NP: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-20, 13:13:27
Just realised that Jim Matheos has released two solo-albums:  First Impressions (1993)  &  Away With Words (1999).

I of course have to get them (when the budget permits).

Anyone into these albums ?


NP  Gojira:  The Way Of The Flesh

Third run. Highly original and intriguing, now and then gripping  *horns*

Much more my thing than Demians, who are/is too much Mike Oldfield retro to me. I liked Oldfield thirty years ago, but today I want somethin more b*sy.

Actually Gojira remind me of Between The Buried And Me, and at this point seem more original than BTBAM.

Tom, try'm out  ;)


Three of my musical highlights this year are the discovery of a pantheon Finnish group, Amorphis (well, actually Tom discovered them for me), a pantheon Danish group, Anubis Gate (very much Mad's influence), and a great French group, Gojira (no Roomies, but Gojira are becoming one of the real BIG metal bands)  8)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-05-21, 19:29:16
NP: Arena - Live and Life

Still doesn't sound like metal to me, but that's ok.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-21, 19:59:16
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-21, 21:58:28
JP  Anathema:  A Natural Disaster  *horns*


NP  Haken  on  MySpace

myspace.com/hakenmusic

Hey, this sounds real good  *horns*

Got Aquarius on my SL now.

Thanx again, Mad  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-05-22, 01:58:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-21, 21:58:28

NP  Haken  on  MySpace

myspace.com/hakenmusic

Hey, this sounds real good  *horns*

Got Aquarius on my SL now.

Thanx again, Mad  :)

Nicky.

You're welcome, Nick.  ;)
Glad you like it.  8)

NP> Aspera ~ Ripples
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-05-22, 10:33:21
NP  Haken  on  MySpace

Awesome !  These guys are reaching for the stars  *horns*

Despite their obvious virtuosity, they keep the music tight and precise  8)

The DT-reference is clear, but also nods to Shadow Gallery, Opeth, Bigelf, Queen, even some cool freestyle jazzguitar ala Åkerfeldt  :)

Should easily become a Room staple  ;)


From their MySpace page myspace/hakenmusic: "In their brief existence, Haken are already highly respected within the British metal community, and their unique and imaginative genre-bending approach to music has garnered praise from all corners of the globe."

Well deserved !

And the MySpace soundbites are sufficient to place them in my pantheon  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-05-22, 10:50:05
After last night.

Transatlantic - The whirlwind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 10:57:40
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-05-22, 10:50:05
After last night.

Transatlantic - The whirlwind.

Tell me, did you enjoyed it?  ;)
I was at the concert a night before, in Tilburg 013 and it was truly fabulous.
I wonder if they also played Giant Hogweed cover?

NP> Brighteye Brison ~ The Harvest [20:25]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 13:15:50
Spock's Beard ~ Snow : Made Alive/Overture [5:32]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-05-23, 14:13:42
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 10:57:40
Tell me, did you enjoyed it?  ;)
I was at the concert a night before, in Tilburg 013 and it was truly fabulous.
I wonder if they also played Giant Hogweed cover?

NP> Brighteye Brison ~ The Harvest [20:25]

Yep it was fantastic. They didn't play Hogweed.


The Whirlwind
All of the Above
Guitar Solo/We All Need Some Light
Duel With the Devil
Bridge Across Forever
Stranger in Your Soul

I think was the setlist. I guess they may have changed it because they were filming a DVD  ;D

Lasted best part of 3 and a half hours.

Neal Morse took over the drums in the encore while MP went crowd surfing in a dharma suit (from Lost).

I have to say Neal Morse is disgustingly talented.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 15:28:53
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-05-23, 14:13:42
Yep it was fantastic. They didn't play Hogweed.


The Whirlwind
All of the Above
Guitar Solo/We All Need Some Light
Duel With the Devil
Bridge Across Forever
Stranger in Your Soul

I think was the setlist. I guess they may have changed it because they were filming a DVD  ;D

Lasted best part of 3 and a half hours.

Pretty much the same set as in Tilburg, with the exception of Hogweed of course.
Didn't had a decent spot during The Whirlwind but after the first break I moved to the middle of the crowd, aprox 15 meters from the stage.
Had a marvelous time out there.

QuoteNeal Morse took over the drums in the encore while MP went crowd surfing in a dharma suit (from Lost).

Hehe, he wanted to do that in 013 as well but he wasn't allowed.  ;D
Made some spiffy jokes about it though.
He did do an amazing bass pedal solo.  ;D ;D ;D

That really blasted its way through my whole being.  :o ;D

QuoteI have to say Neal Morse is disgustingly talented.  *horns*

I must agree with that. ;)
Marvelous guy!  *horns*

NP> Pain Of Salvation ~ Road Salt One : Curiosity [3:33]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-05-23, 15:59:03
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-05-19, 22:37:38
Shouldn't that be by Half Seabird Half Biscuit?



LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 22:04:56
Caïro ~ Conflict & Dreams : Western Desert [17:10]  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-05-23, 23:09:22
Enochian Theory ~ Evolution : Creatio Ex Nihilio : Waves of Ascension [6:57]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 09:18:04
NP  Arcturus:  Sideshow Symphonies

A highly original group  *horns*

Even so, very much a Norwegian metal group  ;)

Outside of the US and Britain, to my mind the Norwegian metal community is the most original. When you hear groups like Arcturus, Enslaved, and Dimmu Borgir, you really know you'r hearing something very different from anything else  8)

And these guys know it too !  They interchange, start new groups together, help each other out, often without being officially credited, and keep the energies together  :)

It seems only few Roomies know this world  ;)


Very melodic, atmospheric, gothic, well balanced, varied - absolutely prog !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-05-24, 10:11:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 09:18:04
NP  Arcturus:  Sideshow Symphonies

A highly original group  *horns*

Even so, very much a Norwegian metal group  ;)

Outside of the US and Britain, to my mind the Norwegian metal community is the most original. When you hear groups like Arcturus, Enslaved, and Dimmu Borgir, you really know you'r hearing something very different from anything else  8)

And these guys know it too !  They interchange, start new groups together, help each other out, often without being officially credited, and keep the energies together  :)

It seems only few Roomies know this world  ;)


Very melodic, atmospheric, gothic, well balanced, varied - absolutely prog !

Nicky.

Agreed. Awesome album.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 10:39:09
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-05-24, 10:11:04
Agreed. Awesome album.  8)

Whew, Mad  *horns*


NP  Arcturus  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/arcturusnorway

Breathtaking !

The keyboardist Steinar Sverd Johnsen is one of the most exciting in metalworld.

Tom, Iggy, Funkster  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-05-24, 11:14:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 10:39:09
Whew, Mad  *horns*


NP  Arcturus  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/arcturusnorway

Breathtaking !

The keyboardist Steinar Sverd Johnsen is one of the most exciting in metalworld.

Tom, Iggy, Funkster  ;)

Nicky.

Is there any growling?

I haven't made my mind up on Haken yet.

NP Alternative 4 - Anathema and eagerly awaiting their new CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 11:47:34
Hey Iggy, we're really sharing a lot now - great  *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2010-05-24, 11:14:22
Is there any growling?

A bit, but not unpleasant, somewhat like on Threshold's Dead Reckoning and Amorphis' Skyforger.

Actually the mood is quite close to Skyforger (Tom  ;) ) - maybe that's why I like Sideshow Symphonies so much  ;D 8)

I like all of the songs on their MySpace, but Sideshow seems even a grade higher  *horns*

Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer is a blast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP7TzWbLWag

It's also amazing to see these viking monsters live  :o

And note Hellhammer on the drums  ::)

Spellbinding, ainit, guys ?

Hey, if ya don't think so, then crank up the f*in set, man !  ;D


Quote
I haven't made my mind up on Haken yet.

Hey, comon Iggy, this is a London group, and one of the most exciting groups in the world  :o ;D

You probably havent played the MySpace videos yet. Do that !  ;)


Quote
NP Alternative 4 - Anathema and eagerly awaiting their new CD.

Yup  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:37:48
Np nothing  :(

About to start a 6.5 hour meeting with some Danish guys. (who thankfully speak really good English)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:53:48
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:37:48
About to start a 6.5 hour meeting with some Danish guys.

Most Danish men are beerdrinkers, Iggy (Danish women usually prefer wine), so take'm out for a pint afterwards  ;)


NP  Arcturus:  Sideshow Symphonies  (on repeat)

Superalbum  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-05-25, 20:26:19
Millenium - Back After Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:06:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:53:48
Most Danish men are beerdrinkers, Iggy (Danish women usually prefer wine), so take'm out for a pint afterwards  ;)



Sadly no time to tonight. They are good guys. Hopefully I will get a trip to Copenhagen for the beers.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:42:34
I checked out Arcturus today and at first I was a bit put-off by the black metal-tag, but man, I'm glad I still went for it and listened to some of their songs, including the amazing clip of Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer Nicky posted! 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-24, 11:47:34
Actually the mood is quite close to Skyforger (Tom  ;) ) - maybe that's why I like Sideshow Symphonies so much  ;D 8)

Hmm, I disagree with you there. I think the mood on Skyforger is quite happy and optimistic whereas Arcturus' songs (the ones I've heard) sound really threatening and dark. But I like that too! In fact, I think I'm gonna pay a visit to my local metal-store tomorrow after work to see if they have Sideshow Symphonies. I'm really impressed with these guys! *horns*

NP: Arcane - Chronicles Of The Waking Dream

Guys, if you like Pain Of Salvation (The Perfect Element part I and Remedy Lane especially) you really need to check this Australian band out. You can listen to their entire album for free here: http://www.myspace.com/arcaneaustralia

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-05-25, 23:42:07
Played: Peter Gabriel - Security
            My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
            Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
            Transatlantic - SMPT:e

NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

I don't get to see them, but I'm feeling inspired anyway.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-26, 10:03:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:53:48
(Danish women usually prefer wine)
Good girls  :)

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-05-25, 23:42:07
            Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
            Transatlantic - SMPT:e

NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

I don't get to see them, but I'm feeling inspired anyway.   ;)
What is your favorite between their three albums, Manatee, I'm curious ? For me SMPT:e is the winner  8)

NP Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-05-26, 12:40:25
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:06:44
Hopefully I will get a trip to Copenhagen for the beers.  ;D

Else I'l take you out for that, Iggy - mean it  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-26, 10:03:14
Good girls  :)

They don't drink that much, Bups  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:42:34
the amazing clip of Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer Nicky posted! 8)

Ainit  *horns*

To my mind the most awesome metal video I can recall !!!

Actually the studio version on Sideshow is great too, very different from the live version. Halfway thru, in the quiet section, there's a female wordless vocal that goes off - haunting and spiritual  8)

Maybe even this could be an incentive for Bupsie to listen to'm  ;D

I understand why they use the tag "avant-garde" metal for Arcturus  8)

Man, every time I switch on my set at home these days, my hand goes automatically for the Sideshow cd. This album is spellbinding  *horns*


Quote
Hmm, I disagree with you there. I think the mood on Skyforger is quite happy and optimistic whereas Arcturus' songs (the ones I've heard) sound really threatening and dark.

The earlier Arcturus albums are quite different, and the first songs on their MySpace are from the earlier albums. But many passages on Sideshow do remind me of Skyforger. Tom, get Sideshow, and we'l get back to this matter  :)


Quote
Guys, if you like Pain Of Salvation (The Perfect Element part I and Remedy Lane especially) you really need to check this Australian band out. You can listen to their entire album for free here: http://www.myspace.com/arcaneaustralia

Thanx, Tom, I'l pick up on this .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-05-26, 19:58:40
Strange Hobby (Arjen Lucassen) - Strange Hobby
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

np: Caamora - She  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-05-27, 04:23:34
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-26, 10:03:14

What is your favorite between their three albums, Manatee, I'm curious ? For me SMPT:e is the winner  8)

NP Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

I played all three again to properly judge them.  I'm going to agree with you here and choose SMPT:e.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-05-27, 07:00:40
Anathema - We're here because we're here

Stunning !!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-05-27, 08:39:16
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-05-27, 07:00:40
Anathema - We're here because we're here

Stunning !!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't got mine yet  :( but hopefully not long

NP. Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-05-27, 09:37:25
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-05-27, 04:23:34
I played all three again to properly judge them.  I'm going to agree with you here and choose SMPT:e.
Fine. Of course, the others are also excellent *horns*

NP Transatlantic : The Whirlwind (bonus CD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-05-27, 10:18:10
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-05-27, 04:23:34
I played all three again to properly judge them.  I'm going to agree with you here and choose SMPT:e.

Three! What about the live ones? There are some awesome medleys on them
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 10:18:17
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-05-26, 10:03:14
What is your favorite between their three albums, Manatee, I'm curious ? For me SMPT:e is the winner  8)

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-05-27, 04:23:34
I played all three again to properly judge them.  I'm going to agree with you here and choose SMPT:e.

Funny, opinions... ;)
I think SMPT:e is actually my least favourite Transatlantic album. I rarely listen to it these days, whereas I still regularly play Bridge Across Forever – which holds my absolute favourite track Duel With The Devil - and of course The Whirlwind.

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-05-27, 07:00:40
Anathema - We're here because we're here

Stunning !!!!!!!!!!!

Ohhh tell me about it! I heard them play all the new tracks but one last month and was very impressed. I have to get this album as well asap. It's a tough period for my wallet again... ;D

NP: Arcturus – Sideshow Symphonies

I bought it yesterday, listening for the first time right now but so far so good! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 17:32:53
Nicky, you will like this. I also bought the following album yesterday, I couldn't resist since it was only 10 Euro's...

NP: Judas Priest - Nostradamus

It's more progressive than I thought it would be to be honest. The track 'Conquest' is playing now, I really like the riffing! 8)

EDIT: Oh my, Lost Love is so beautiful, it sends shivers down my spine... :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:09:57
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2010-05-27, 10:18:10
Three! What about the live ones? There are some awesome medleys on them

Well, Bupie was only asking about the studio ones, plus I don't actually have the live ones.  I'm not all that partial to medleys, truth be told.  I've heard the Mystery Train one that goes into Beatles stuff, but I find that I'd rather just hear more Mystery Train.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 10:18:17
Funny, opinions... ;)
I think SMPT:e is actually my least favourite Transatlantic album. I rarely listen to it these days, whereas I still regularly play Bridge Across Forever – which holds my absolute favourite track Duel With The Devil - and of course The Whirlwind.

All are good, and Duel With the Devil is indeed excellent.  I was rather late coming to Transatlantic, so I haven't had a chance to get tired of any of them yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:11:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 17:32:53
Oh my, Lost Love is so beautiful, it sends shivers down my spine... :)

Exactly, Tom, you'r beginning to see the light  ;D

Seriously, Lost Love is wonderful, the most wonderful love song I'v heard ... and sung by a gay - just goes to show how love and music transcend all forms  *horns*


Quote
It's more progressive than I thought it would be to be honest

Tom, when will you start to believe me  ::) ;D

Nostra is an album for mature proggies. I guess one first has to cut one's teeth on some murder-massacre-death metal stuff ..... Then comes the time when one longs for something suuubtle and spiriiitual - but still metal !

Only few have reached this point. But more will come. And then Nostra will get the recognition that it deserves  8)


I'v decided that this eve I'l play Sideshow once more and then deliver it back to the library. I simply can't have the damn thing lying around  ;D

And since there's been so much palaver about Transatlantic, I guess I'l have to give my two Transatlantic cd's a few runs .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:24:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:11:31
Exactly, Tom, you'r beginning to see the light  ;D

Seriously, Lost Love is wonderful, the most wonderful love song I'v heard ...

I can see why!

Wow, New Beginnings aint bad either... *horns*

QuoteI'v decided that this eve I'l play Sideshow once more and then deliver it back to the library. I simply can't have the damn thing lying around  ;D

Stupid question probably.........but can't you just make a copy for personal use? ???

QuoteAnd since there's been so much palaver about Transatlantic, I guess I'l have to give my two Transatlantic cd's a few runs .....  ;)

Good idea! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:26:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:24:08
Stupid question

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:41:14
Whatever... ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:49:05
Tom, I gotta listen to somethin else now  :o

Here's an intelligent question to you: Where does your signature come from ? I tried to google it, but I was only cast back to the Room  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:58:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:49:05
Tom, I gotta listen to somethin else now  :o

I see, I think I misunderstood you then...

QuoteHere's an intelligent question to you: Where does your signature come from ? I tried to google it, but I was only cast back to the Room  ::)

It's a lyric from the Vienna Circle-album 'White Clouds'. It's a concept album which dates back to pre 1914 and follows the life of a young British man who moves from the south coast of England to the centre of Berlin a few months before the First World War breaks out.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 09:53:58
Iced Earth - Alive In Athens
I like the name of the band very much. I mean, I think it sounds much better than Metallica or Megadeth. For the music, we'll see ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-28, 10:24:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 18:58:58
It's a lyric from the Vienna Circle-album 'White Clouds' ...

Interesting  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 09:53:58
Iced Earth - Alive In Athens

Hey Bups, these guys are real heavy  :o

One of my pantheon groups. I can particularly recommend their latest two albums, Something Wicked Part 1 & 2  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 12:23:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-28, 10:24:49
Hey Bups, these guys are real heavy  :o
Right, and so ... ?  ;D

QuoteOne of my pantheon groups. I can particularly recommend their latest two albums, Something Wicked Part 1 & 2  *horns*

Nicky.
Let me digest this triple live CD first (after a brief hesitation, I picked it over JP's Nostradamus, they were disposable at the same prize), I'll see afterwards for the studio albums  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-28, 14:13:00
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 12:23:22
after a brief hesitation, I picked it over JP's Nostradamus

So next time you'l pick a Britney Spears album instead of Nostra  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 15:11:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-05-28, 14:13:00
So next time you'l pick a Britney Spears album instead of Nostra  ::)
I doubt it : you have found your Celine but I haven't found my Britney yet ...  ;D

Back to Iced Earth, interesting that you recommend their last two since they are the ones that received the worst critics, press and fans alike, of their whole discography. If I don't mistake, the first is with Owens on vocals and the latter with Barlow : his return had raised a lot of enthusiasm amongst the fans but they seem very disappointed by the musical result, not because of Barlow's performance but because of Schaffer's compositions. Could you tell me more about the whole thing ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2010-05-28, 21:05:41
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black...

...and I've just had an e-mail to say "The Obsidian Conspiracy" has despatched 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-28, 21:36:26
Buggles - The Age of Plastic  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-05-29, 01:35:36
Anaesthetise - Porcupine Tree   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-05-29, 10:21:11
Fish - Return To Childhood

CD 2 - Track 3 : Lavender  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-05-29, 10:33:49
Ayreon - Flight of the Migrator  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-05-29, 16:46:27
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-05-29, 01:35:36
Anaesthetise - Porcupine Tree   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Is that a new song or something? :P ;D

NP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-05-29, 17:04:27
Nick Drake - Bryter Layter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-05-29, 18:29:55
Played: IQ - The Seventh House

Next Up: Something from the car collection, probably Yes - Going for the One

By the way, it's Memorial Day Weekend here, which means everyone will eat and drink too much.  Cheers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-05-29, 21:31:04
Muse - Black Holes & Revalations
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-05-30, 10:05:20
Rain - Cerulean Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-05-31, 11:52:43
NP Arena - Pepper's Ghost  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-05-31, 17:55:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-28, 15:11:49
I doubt it : you have found your Celine but I haven't found my Britney yet ...  ;D

You were on your way to buy a copy of Nostra, and in a whim you took another album  ::)

I have to keep reminding myself that you'r a Frenchie. Frenchies are like women: They don't submit to logic  :P

Well, if you had to do a trick like that, Iced Earth certainly isnt the worst you could choose  :)


Quote
Could you tell me more about the whole thing ?

Guess I could  ;)

Yeah, I was offline for a few days, out in the countryside  :)

OK, so what are my credentials re this matter ?  I have listened a lot to Framing Armageddon and The Crucible Of Man, thrice to The Glorious Burden, and to some tracks on the other IE albums.

One of the things I like about IE is that their lyrics are so intriguing. The Glorious Burden is about defining moments in the history of the USA. Armageddon and Crucible are about ... yeah, what ?  Well, quite a lotta things, amongst others about how humans have defaulted on treating this planet well. Long ago another race fled into the mountains, and now they'r so frustrated about us humans (particularly the French  ;D ) that they'r preparing to take over instead of us. So they'r training a newborn baby in all the arts to be the leader of this cause. Whew, quite something  8)

Musically Armageddon is my fave IE album. That's cuz ... it's great  *horns*  It's got good beats, most of'm quite fast (mainman Jon Schaffer is an acknowledged rhythm guitarist), lotta melody, Ripper is a fabulous singer (he's also terrific on Priest's Demolition and Jugulator, and on his own group Beyond Fear's albums), and there's some masterly musicianship by some of the best musicians around.

Crucible is also great, and Matt Barlow sings excellently - he is one of the best metal singers -  but he doesnt grip me nearly as much as Ripper  :-\

Well, Matt's a great guy, he became a police officer due to 9/11, returned to rock after some years, and was the original IE singer and a good friend and brother-in-law of Jon, so .....  :)

And now we have Ripper's fine group Beyond Fear. I'v listened a couple'o times to their self-titled album. Takes time. Very heavy, there's Ripper's powerful singing, and quite a lotta things goin on. Guys  ;)


Played:

Cynic:  Traced In Air

I had barely registered that Cynic had put out this album in 2008. Pretty much automatically I had added it to my SL. Now I got a chance to listen to it. And man, what an experience  :o *horns*

Well, get together the two Seans, add Paul Masvidal, and what do you expect ?  ;)

All albums with these guys are toprate, but on Traced you have something extra:  The expected maniacal exciting musicianship, but also some surprisingly classy guitarplaying, and singing and harmonies that are beyond this world, in more than one sense  8)  Reminded me of Three - surprisingly - but the Cynic guys really topped their instrumentation with some wonderful ethereal singing. That's mainly Paul's work; he really puts effort into forming and intonating the words.

Traced In Air is a groundbreaking masterpiece. After about ten minutes I knew that Cynic had to go into my pantheon  *horns*

Tom, Mad, Iggy, Jonesy (hey, stay for a while, man)  ;)


Adagio:  Sanctus Ignis  &  Dominate

Sanctus is from 2001, their debut album, and Dominate is from 2005, their third album. Four years between, but man, are they different:  Sanctus is very SyXish, many references to classical music, and should be accessible to most Roomies. Dominate is very heavy and dark.

Looking forward to hearing their latest album Archangels In Black (2009).

Guess the Frenchies can do a thing or two well.

Guess I kept Sideshow and played it a few more times  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-06-01, 07:17:38
Exodus - Tempo of the damned  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-06-01, 21:13:00
NP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Man, Dreaming Light is such a beautiful song! My emotions during my first listen went from :o to :'( to :) to 8) to *horns*. It's just...really great.

Anathema is back...finally!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-06-01, 22:50:58
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-06-01, 21:13:00
NP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Man, Dreaming Light is such a beautiful song! My emotions during my first listen went from :o to :'( to :) to 8) to *horns*. It's just...really great.

Anathema is back...finally!

Tom

Tom, does that mean you weren't impressed with their other recent albums or was it just a long wait?  I just have A Natural Disaster, and I'm interested in another to try.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-06-02, 00:19:35
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-06-01, 22:50:58
Tom, does that mean you weren't impressed with their other recent albums or was it just a long wait?  I just have A Natural Disaster, and I'm interested in another to try.

Judgement should be your next purchase imo or We're here because we're here.

Hindsight (the last track) off we're here because we're here was the first to grab me.

NP We're here because we're here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-06-02, 07:15:12
BÖC - Fire Of Unknown Origin  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:13:18
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-06-01, 22:50:58
Tom, does that mean you weren't impressed with their other recent albums or was it just a long wait?  I just have A Natural Disaster, and I'm interested in another to try.

No, I was actually very impressed with their other 'recent' albums, but the last regular studio-album dates back to 2003! In the meantime they did release an acoustic album entitled Hindsight in 2008 (if I'm not mistaken) which consists of re-worked versions of older songs. Also a very good album, but I was looking forward to a whole new studio-album so I'm glad they finally found a recordlabel and came up with this great album.

If you like A Natural Disaster I think you should buy the new album next, and then work your way back with A Fine Day To Exit and Judgement.

NP: Judas Priest - Nostradamus

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-06-02, 15:00:04
NP Magenta - Metamorphosis
Magenta is really a special band for me. Along with Transatlantic, they are my favorite current symphonic prog band. I am really touched by their sense of melody and poetry.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-06-02, 18:23:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:13:18
No, I was actually very impressed with their other 'recent' albums, but the last regular studio-album dates back to 2003! In the meantime they did release an acoustic album entitled Hindsight in 2008 (if I'm not mistaken) which consists of re-worked versions of older songs. Also a very good album, but I was looking forward to a whole new studio-album so I'm glad they finally found a recordlabel and came up with this great album.

If you like A Natural Disaster I think you should buy the new album next, and then work your way back with A Fine Day To Exit and Judgement.

Tom

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2010-06-02, 00:19:35
Judgement should be your next purchase imo or We're here because we're here.

Hindsight (the last track) off we're here because we're here was the first to grab me.

NP We're here because we're here.

Thanks guys.  The new one won't be released here for another week, so I think I'll grab Judgement.  If the quality is as expected, I'll probably pick up the rest of them eventually.

JP:  Devin Townsend Project - Addicted
      Devin Townsend - Physicist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-06-02, 21:41:57
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-06-02, 18:23:39
Thanks guys.  The new one won't be released here for another week, so I think I'll grab Judgement.  If the quality is as expected, I'll probably pick up the rest of them eventually.

JP:  Devin Townsend Project - Addicted
      Devin Townsend - Physicist

You may not want to go back to the beginning unless you like growly music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-03, 06:48:25
Hexenhaus - a tribute to insanity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-06-03, 07:39:11
NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery

This is a one-man band that plays insane instrumental progressive metal, it reminds me of Meshuggah at times. I discovered them (him?) yesterday and so far listened to The Discovery only once, but I was instantly impressed!

You know what the good thing is? You can download Cloudkicker's entire discography for free (and legally) here: http://sites.google.com/site/cloudkickeruk2/

I recommend you start with The Discovery, 'cause that's what I did! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-03, 12:59:21
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2010-06-01, 07:17:38
Exodus - Tempo of the damned  *horns*

What are they like, Funkster ?  Could you name any other groups that are close ?  :)


NP  Nevermore:  The Obsidian Conspiracy

Impressive !  Full-blooded Nevermore  *horns*

On first run, I'd say that it's more back to Dreaming Neon Black than This Godless Endeavor, thus not quite as harsh, particularly not as much of Warrel Dane's wrath, altho still enuff  ;D  

But there are even very delicate sung passages, as on DNB  8)

And there sure is ample shredding to satisfy the most avid Loomis fan, like me  :)

In the Special Box Set there's even a dvd with teach yourself Loomis shredding  :D

The lyrics are as usual intelligently dark  8)

Here's the "product description" on Amazon.co.uk (my boldface):

"Over the years Nevermore have carved out their own unique niche. The group's sound encompasses every element of the heavy metal spectrum and is like no other band within the genre. They have played everywhere across the world to over hundreds of thousands of people. They have never been more determined, focused and powerful than on The Obsidian Conspiracy."

I find this an excellent description of Nevermore and Obsidian.

Already the costumor reviews are running in on Amazon.co.uk  ;)  - not yet on Amazon.com, as strangely the album is not yet released in the US  ???

E.g. some lines from the review by A. Jackson "systemguitarman666" (West Yorkshire, England):

"I've been a massive Nevermore fan for 7 years now, and consider Warrel to have one of the top 3 best (if not THE best) voices in metal, a perfect blend of singing and aggression, and Jeff Loomis to be in the top 3 (if not THE best) guitarist in metal ...."

I agree fully !

To my mind, Loomis competes with Petrucci & Vai (metaphorically) as leading axemen  *horns*

Warrel is definitely imo among the top singers, but I would place more than two on par with him  8)


For the above reasons, I can recommend Obsidian to Tom, Funkster, Iggy, and Mad  :)


And of course Played:

Cynic:  Traced In Air  *horns*

Recommended to the same dudes + Jonesy (who already would have Obsidian by now)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-03, 15:36:19
Exodus eh Nicky - well they were number 5 of the Big 4 thrash bands of the 80s (metallica , anthrax , slayer , megadeth) and Kirk hammet was originally in the band.

As to their sound - big brash agressive bay area metal

Recommended listening - bonded by blood , pleasures of the flesh , fabulous disaster and tempo of the damned

They should appeal to fans of testamant , death angel , early metallica etc etc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-03, 18:33:15
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-03, 15:36:19
They should appeal to fans of testament , death angel , early metallica etc etc

OK, probably not much to me then (altho I consider Kirk a great guitarist). I'l keep'm on the backburner  :-\

Thanx anyway, Funkster. Always good to xchange knowledge and experiences of music  8)

However, I don't think that Exodus are anything near as big as the other four bands you named  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-06-03, 23:25:21
NP Ripples - Aspera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-06-04, 07:34:30
To mega therion by Celtic Frost
A tribute to insanity by Hexenhaus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-04, 12:17:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-06-03, 07:39:11
NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery

I noted this and I'l check it out. Thanx, Tom  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:13:18
NP: Judas Priest - Nostradamus

Glad you like it, Tom  :)

It's still my fave album currently, altho there are several contestants (Sideshow, Traced, Obsidian). Somehow Nostra just has that extra maturity and self-confidence that raises it a notch above everything else for me  *horns*

And arent the graphics stunning ?

Altho the metal substance on Nostra is quite different from that of the Dream Theater albums (Nostra is more steady and somber, less excursional), I'd think that it should appeal to the same people - intelligent, mature, seeking and exploring rock, truly progressive !  Do you agree, Tom ?


NP  Nevermore:  The Obsidian Conspiracy  (on repeat)

Super album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-06-07, 06:50:39
Lots of thrash - Exodus , Heathen , Forbidden and Kreator to name a few
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-07, 15:12:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-04, 12:17:05
Glad you like it, Tom  :)

And arent the graphics stunning ?

Indeed, the whole package looks amazing! 8)

QuoteAltho the metal substance on Nostra is quite different from that of the Dream Theater albums (Nostra is more steady and somber, less excursional), I'd think that it should appeal to the same people - intelligent, mature, seeking and exploring rock, truly progressive !  Do you agree, Tom ?

Yes I agree. Sure, it's progmetal, that's obvious, but it's a very different kind of progmetal compared to DT and the likes.

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing

(Appropriate title for the Room these days...;))

This new album seems more 'mainstream' than their previous albums. You really can't deny the Radiohead-influences, both vocally and musically. Don't know if that's a bad or a good thing. I mean, I like Radiohead, but I also like originality... :-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-06-07, 16:16:43
The Thief album will be getting a spin shortly but it will take a fair bit to equal Anathema

Tonight i will be listening to Hammerfall , Manowar and Delirious ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-06-07, 16:50:59
NP: Myspace samples of North Atlantic Oscillation as per Tom's rec.

Vocalist sounds a little Gabrielesque, no?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-07, 16:57:16
Pink Floyd ~ The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-07, 17:48:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-07, 15:12:43
Yes I agree. Sure, it's progmetal, that's obvious, but it's a very different kind of progmetal compared to DT and the likes.

That wasnt what you were supposed to agree with  ::)

Tom, why do you too have to drive me up The Wall ?  ;D


JNWP  Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Edge Of The World

Yup  *horns*

Guess Who Entwistle and Powell are ?  :D

Anyone who likes Nostradamus will dig this album. Remember, Glenn is the genius behind (as preposition) Nostra  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-06-07, 17:55:00
NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery

Going back and checking out some other room recommendations.  I suppose this is metal, but being instrumental, it seems more to my taste just now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-07, 19:37:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-07, 17:48:26
That wasnt what you were supposed to agree with  ::)

Tom, why do you too have to drive me up The Wall ?  ;D

Ehh, what!? ???

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-06-07, 20:19:28
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-06-07, 23:42:24
NP One among the Living - Mystery
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-06-08, 09:57:22
Motorhead - 1916
UFO - Strangers in the night
Saxon - Wheels of steel
Van Halen - 1 and 2

Classics one and all  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-06-08, 12:28:21
PP The Flower Kings - Back In The World Of Adventures
I bought this one quite a long time ago on Tom's advice (or maybe Mad  ::)). The eponym song is OK but I still have trouble with the rest.  Challenging music that needs many listens to get into ...

JP Transatlantic - Brigde Across Forever
This one is another story since I am already convinced  :)

NP Dream Theater - BC&SL
Bonus disc, track 3 : Odyssey (originally from the Dixie Dregs). A great cover, IMHO  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-08, 12:56:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-07, 19:37:18
Ehh, what!? ???

Just kiddin'  :)

But I was trying to make the point that people who enjoy intelligent, challenging progmetal like DT should also go for Nostradamus.

And Bups, Dream Theater are metal. Being a metal group doesnt mean that you play metal all of the time; no, it means that you have metal as one of your styles. Great groups like DT and Priest have a big span, from ethereal and delicate to heavy and crushing.


NP  The Tea Party:  The Interzone Mantras  (on repeat)

Very pleasant surprise. Highly original and gripping  *horns*

Thanx, Mad  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-09, 13:01:35
Still playing:

The Tea Party:  Interzone Mantras

Really super album  *horns*

Remind me of Three and Dredg - Tom  ;)

Wrote down some Tea Party albums in my SL, + the self-titled album by Jeff Martin's new project, Armada - Mad  ;)

And Tom, I still think you should get Ten's Twilight Chronicles. I'm sure you'l enjoy it, it really fits well to your LP. Remember that Cap called it "ingenious". And it's still one of my most played albums  ;)

Hm, won't be able to buy cd's for a while, but fortunately the Main Library in Cop has an excellent selection  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-09, 14:49:57
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2010-06-07, 17:55:00
NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery

I suppose this is metal, but being instrumental, it seems more to my taste just now.

Do you still feel that way? :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-09, 13:01:35
The Tea Party:  Interzone Mantras

Really super album  *horns*

Remind me of Three and Dredg - Tom  ;)

Interesting. I wrote it down for later today or tomorrow.

JP: Mutiny Within - Mutiny Within

What an album! I don't get why you guys don't listen to them (at least, you're never telling me about it... ;)).

NP: Nevermore - Without Morals (on MySpace)

Sounds interesting...

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-09, 17:00:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-09, 14:49:57
I don't get why you guys don't listen to them (at least, you're never telling me about it... ;)).

When I went on their MySpace last, about a month ago, they only had Awake there (as useful soundbite).

Now I just went there and saw that there was more .....


Quote
NP: Nevermore - Without Morals (on MySpace)

Sounds interesting ...

OK ...

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-09, 17:33:08
NP  Mutiny Within  on  MySpace  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/mutinywithin

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-10, 08:02:13
The last month or so it has been metal - Exodus , Athiest , Morbid Angel , Deah Angel etc etc and it has worn me out  *horns*

Now listening to some classic ock - UFO , Van Halen and the excellent and sadly missed Thunder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-06-10, 11:02:47
NP After Forever - Invisible Circles

Last listen since I just sold it back. It sounded promising at first but never really gripped me  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-10, 11:55:12
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-06-10, 11:02:47
It sounded promising at first but never really gripped me  :-\

Bups, I quite enjoy their self-titled album. I'm not planning to get any further AF-albums, but this one is refreshing occasionally, particularly since I have only few albums with a woman as lead vocalist  8)

Echoes Of Eternity's The Forgotten Goddess with Canadian-born bilingual Francine Boucher as lead vocalist is very good too - gotta play it myself soon again .....  ;)


Played:

James LaBrie:  Elements Of Persuasion

This one I didnt enjoy, even on third run, altho I'm willing to give Jamie a lotta attention, as he's the singer in one'o my fave groups (news, guys?)  ;D

Even tho he sings well, and there's some fine musicianship by the other guys, the music never really takes off imo  :-\

I think it was Bups who said something like "industrial" about Jamie's soloalbums. This is a quite good characterisation of EOP.

Anyone else have an opinion about this album ?

And what's his Prime Cuts like ?

I do like the two MullMuzzler albums  8)


Nevermore:  The Obsidian Conspiracy

This is nectar for my ears  *horns*


Pyramaze:  Legend of the Bone Carver

Great album too  *horns*

If you like Iced Earth, yal like this - Bups, Tom, Mad, Iggy, Funkster  ;)

In fact even the lyrical content is like Jon Schaffer's: The struggle between Good and Evil  8)


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-10, 08:02:13
Now listening to some classic ock

Has Ockham's razor been in play here ? - you whippersnapper, Funkster (pre-empt ya)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-10, 16:37:57
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-10, 08:02:13
Morbid Angel , Death Angel

I think somebody just beat me  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-06-10, 20:33:57
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-10, 08:02:13
The last month or so it has been metal - Exodus , Athiest , Morbid Angel , Deah Angel etc etc and it has worn me out  *horns*

Now listening to some classic ock - UFO , Van Halen and the excellent and sadly missed Thunder

Funster, you've been listening to a lot of metal lately.
Have you also listened to the new Exodus or Heathen?

Exodus has release the album Exhibit B: The Human Condition and Heathen's new album is called The Evolution of Chaos.

Both stunning metal albums.

And Megadeth's latest, Endgame is also a gem.

NP> Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork

Pay attention, folks 'cos this album is a must have!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-06-11, 09:44:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-10, 11:55:12
James LaBrie:  Elements Of Persuasion

This one I didnt enjoy, even on third run, altho I'm willing to give Jamie a lotta attention, as he's the singer in one'o my fave groups (news, guys?)  ;D

Even tho he sings well, and there's some fine musicianship by the other guys, the music never really takes off imo  :-\

I think it was Bups who said something like "industrial" about Jamie's soloalbums. This is a quite good characterisation of EOP.
I don't remember what I wrote about it but at first listen I had the firm sensation that I would never like it, even after numerous listens. So I gave up after something like three complete listens  :P

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-06-10, 20:33:57
NP> Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork

Pay attention, folks 'cos this album is a must have!!!
Yes, Vanden Plas, another band I still have to check ...

NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-11, 11:59:12
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-06-10, 20:33:57
NP> Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork

Pay attention, folks 'cos this album is a must have!!!

Believe ya, Mad  *horns*

Havent listened to Vanden Plas for a while now, but three years ago they sure got spun a lot here  8)

Gotta get back to'm, and gotta get their new album (on my SL now) !


Played:

Manic Street Preachers:  The Holy Bible

The Manics were also a passion with me, in this case about four years ago. I bought several of their albums. Now I rarely listen to'm.

The Holy Bible was their last album with Richey James. Then he simply vanished  ???

The only real good song on it imo is She Is Suffering, but that's a wonderful song  *horns*


Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Edge Of The World

Glenn's works really fill a big place in my world, no longer just at the edge, but right at the heart  *horns*

Until I struck on Nostradamus, with everything that then avalanched, I often wondered what my connection to Birmingham was. I mean, I was born there, and lived there for some five years, so there had to be something, right ?

However, Birmingham seemed a somewhat dismal city to me, factories, poverty, dirt and grime etc.

But then I came onto Glenn & Co. Man, this music, and the lyrics, that really struck home. And these guys have a vibe that I can identify with  8)

E.g. Glenn often said at the time of their reunion with Rob: "Groups often re-form, but for the wrong reasons [how about: money - nb]. We did it for the music, and for our fans."

Man, you really hear that - really !

The stuff they did with Ripper - Jugulator, Demolition, and some live stuff - was magnificent, and it cut straight to the bone. Ripper was fantastic with Priest !

And now, Priest with Rob back. I don't yet know what happened, but they really got it together - in a great way  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-06-12, 12:00:50
NP: Vanden Plas - The Seraphic Clockwork

The overall sound isn't too different from Christ 0, but change isn't always a good thing. At least, I like what I'm hearing!

Have a great saturday guys! I know I will. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-06-12, 15:57:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-09, 14:49:57
Do you still feel that way? :)

I do.

NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-06-13, 16:19:41
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-06-12, 15:57:01
I do.

NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery  *horns*

Great!

NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

It really is an addicting album... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-06-13, 17:52:55
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-06-13, 16:19:41
NP: The Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

It really is an addicting album... :D

Tom

I always liked Anneke Van Giersbergen's voice, but with a few exceptions, The Gathering never really worked for me, so it's a treat to hear her on some songs I like better.   :)

JP: IQ - Ever
NP: IQ - Frequency

I think I'm finally beginning to like Frequency.  At first I thought it was rather disappointing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-14, 11:16:13
NP  Tipton, Entwistle and Powell:  Never Say Die (on Edge Of The World, on repeat)

This song is wonderful, and it is a fine example of Glenn's spiritual depth  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-14, 15:29:54
NP  To-Mera  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband

Thrilling  *horns*

Complex jazz metal, with lovely Julie Kiss' sopran soaring above the scramble, and Tom MacLean doing some awesome guitar runs, very melodic too - sorta like Yes meets Aghora  ;)

Wikipedia - To-Mera: "To-Mera are a progressive metal band from South Oxfordshire in the UK. The band plays a technical style of metal characterized by long songs, multiple time changes and jazz interludes."


Strangely I already heard them at Headway in Amsterdam in 2007, but I wasnt yet prepared for this sorta very special music, and they played extremely loud (in fact all bands did, are marsh monsters deaf or somethin ?  ;D ), so I didnt enjoy the concert, in fact I was down in the bar most of the time  :(

Hope I'l get another chance. Sure would like to hear them live again, this time well prepared  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-06-14, 16:04:39
JP: IQ - The Wake
NP: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic

How did I go this long without listening to these great albums?

Now looking for the Cloudkicker link again as I believe there were multiple albums available for download.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-06-15, 13:21:54
NP Dream Theater - BC & SL

The more I listen to it, the more I like it. James really shines here. It has become my favorite DT album since SDOIT  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-16, 11:22:01
NP: Lostprophets - Start Something

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-06-16, 11:38:38
Anathema ~ We're Here Because We're Here

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-06-16, 14:00:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:13:18
If you like A Natural Disaster I think you should buy the new album next, and then work your way back with A Fine Day To Exit and Judgement.
...and Alternative 4! ;)

We're Here Because We're Here is on its way to me and I can't wait to hear it!

NP Lots of Rush at the moment, currently the live album Different Stages. Last week I saw the new documentary Beyond The Lighted Stage which they showed in the Pathé cinema here (!), how cool is that. Great stuff. Now bring on that new studio album Clockwork Angels and bring the Time Machine Tour over the pond! Would be cool to hear an integral live version of Moving Pictures. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-16, 18:54:36
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-06-15, 13:21:54
NP Dream Theater - BC & SL

The more I listen to it, the more I like it. James really shines here. It has become my favorite DT album since SDOIT  *horns*

I'l listen to it this evening, Bups  8)


Quote from: erik on Wed, 2010-06-16, 14:00:33
Now bring on that new studio album Clockwork Angels

Seconded, Erik  8)

Now if you guys want me to write more, then _you_ have to make an effort.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-06-17, 12:15:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-09, 13:01:35
The Tea Party:  Interzone Mantras

Remind me of Three and Dredg - Tom  ;)

I just went to their MySpace and listened to the tracks there. To be honest I didn't like it so much. Also, I can't really spot the Dredg-reference. I do hear some Three in particularly the guitarplaying. It's not bad, it sounds nice and all but purely based on what I heard I don't see myself buying an album of theirs. Thanks for tippin' me anyway! ;)

QuoteAnd Tom, I still think you should get Ten's Twilight Chronicles. I'm sure you'l enjoy it, it really fits well to your LP. Remember that Cap called it "ingenious". And it's still one of my most played albums  ;)

Hey, I'm already so proud of myself that I finally got Jeff Loomis' and Priest's albums that I can't handle anything else right now. :P Nah seriously, to be honest I had forgotten about Ten (there's just too much music around!), so thanks for reminding me again! ;D

NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold

The vocals took some time to get used to, but once they 'clicked'... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-06-17, 15:37:58
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-06-17, 12:15:34
I just went to their MySpace and listened to the tracks there.

I have only heard Interzone Mantras, and this album is great. Lotta wonderful melody, variation, surprising turns, and interesting lyrics  *horns*

It was actually the singing that reminded my of Three: Jeff Martin has an extensive range of vocal styles, and he occasionally does a Joey Eppard thingy  ;)

They also do some Dredg-like stuff now and then  8)


Quote
thanks for reminding me again!

Ten have certainly given me many enjoyable moments. Very unique group  *horns*


Quote
NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold

Super album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-06-18, 13:33:46
NP: James LaBrie - Elements Of Persuation

I remember this album getting some negative attention recently here in the room. I just want to say that this album keeps blowing me away with every listen. It's got about everything I love in music:

- Crunchy riffs
- Highly melodic choruses
- Innovative guitarsolo's
- James LaBrie's voice

The only 'bad' thing in my book is the album's muddy production but I can live with that.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-18, 14:04:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-06-18, 13:33:46
I just want to say that this album keeps blowing me away with every listen.

Hm, surprising, considering how much music you and I share, Tom  ???

I really put effort into getting into it, but as I said earlier, "it didnt take off" for me  :-\

But OK, I'l pick it up again on occasion  :)

What do you think of the two Mullmuzzler albums ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-06-18, 22:57:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-14, 15:29:54
NP  To-Mera  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband

Thrilling  *horns*


tssss..... buying a PRS, a Bad Cat, using the same effect pedals and making even weirder compositions doesn't make you a Steven Wilson... just my first impression....

To be honest: Nicky, I really enjoy and appreciate your input to this forum. You are a constant seeker of new material. Kudos!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-06-18, 23:11:49
Eric Clayton's "Saviour Machine" on http://www.myspace.com/saviourmachine

Thought I'd check on his projects besides singing for Arjen. This guy really has an amazing voice. Currently i like "Behold a Pale Horse" most.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-06-19, 13:11:50
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2010-06-18, 22:57:42
To be honest: Nicky, I really enjoy and appreciate your input to this forum. You are a constant seeker of new material. Kudos!

Thanx, Cap, that really made me happy  :)

If I may allow myself a small tip to you, re e.g.

Quote
tssss..... buying a PRS, a Bad Cat, using the same effect pedals and making even weirder compositions doesn't make you a Steven Wilson... just my first impression....

You could extend your wings a bit. There's a lotta exciting music out there, and some of the best needs some effort. Like To-Mera really are one of the most thrilling bands around - and they do require a lot to get into  ;)

Give'm a few runs ... and you'l start loving Julie's voice ... then some'o the keyboards ... and hey, you'l end up lovin' the whole caboodle  *horns*


This otoh I think will go quite fast with ya, Cap:

NP  The Tea Party:  Interzone mantras

Jeff Martin, the singer, is carried on angels wings  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-06-20, 16:33:50
Iona - Beyond These Shores
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-20, 18:55:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-06-19, 13:11:50

NP  The Tea Party:  Interzone mantras

Jeff Martin, the singer, is carried on angels wings  *horns*

Nicky.

If you like Interzone Mantras then it's really worth to listen to Seven Circles. That album was the first album I heard from them (and sadly, it was also their last  :() and it really blew me away!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-06-23, 15:10:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-06-19, 13:11:50
NP  The Tea Party:  Interzone mantras

I have Transmission and although not really my kind of stuff, I find it interesting and well done.

NP Blind Guardian : Somewhere Far Beyond

A true masterpiece. Theatre Of Pain and The Quest For Talenorn are incredible songs  *horns*

By the way, Nicky, I finally bought Nostradamus and it's on its way to my mailbox.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-23, 15:21:29
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-06-23, 15:10:58
I have Transmission and although not really my kind of stuff, I find it interesting and well done.

I don't know the other albums, but Interzone Mantras is a fascinating album. I'd think that all Roomies should enjoy it. The first two runs didnt grip me, but on the third it clicked, and the album has been growing since. As I wrote in my LP thread, I'v added The Tea Party to my prog pantheon on the basis of Interzone alone  *horns*


Quote
By the way, Nicky, I finally bought Nostradamus and it's on its way to my mailbox.

I can guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. It might take some runs before you realise _how_ awesome this albums is. After a few runs - by no means the first - let me hear your take on the album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-06-23, 20:09:42
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: part one
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-06-24, 10:27:50
Exodus - Exhibit B - the human condition

Best metal album of 2010 ? Maybe just maybe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-25, 10:50:37
Three great videos:


The Tea Party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFzQX2i6mwo

A rather simple song, but dig that VOICE, and catch all the stuff that goes on in the undergrowth. That's another big thing with Tea Party: all the subtle rhythmic twists and turns  *horns*


To-Mera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo

Forget about Nightwish and all the other many saloon metal groups. To-Mera is the real McLadyMetal. See, the thing is that the guys on the instruments also wanna join the party - and they'r f*in good  8)


Arcturus:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP7TzWbLWag

My overall fave music video. I can play this one again and again  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Notice particularly the keyboardist Steinar Sverd Johnsen. He's not just doin sweet stuff on the keybards, no, he's completely upfront, part of the edge. He's also "the main composer for the band." - Wikipedia, Steinar Sverd Johnsen

This is a guy to keep a lookout for  :)


So, just diggin some great music before drivin off to family in Blekinge (eastern Sweden) to celebrate midsummer  8)


Hey, you guys are so secretive. Just tell me what yer listenin to  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-06-25, 11:09:12
Have a great journey Nicky

Now listening to shovel headed kill machine by the mighty Exodus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-06-25, 20:12:47
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Anathema - Hindsight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 11:04:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-25, 10:50:37
Three great videos:


The Tea Party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFzQX2i6mwo

A rather simple song, but dig that VOICE, and catch all the stuff that goes on in the undergrowth. That's another big thing with Tea Party: all the subtle rhythmic twists and turns  *horns*


Whoa, that's ... steaming :) Very catchy.

And concerning his voice... I had to think for a while of who he reminds me.... and digging in the depths of my brain I came up with: Blaine L. Reininger.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-06-26, 12:31:13
Dark Angel - leave scars
ARTCH - Another return to church hill
Artillery - By inheritance
Fifth Angel - Time will tell

80's metal rulez  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-06-26, 12:34:13
Ripples by Aspera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-06-26, 14:39:23
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2010-06-25, 11:09:12
Have a great journey Nicky

Thanx, Funkster. It was  :)


Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 11:04:32
Blaine L. Reininger.

Had to google him, Cap  ???

One of the core members of Tuxedomoon, which I hadnt either heard of  ???

From a kraut family too probably  ;)

Tuxedomoon is a Frisco group, which bodes well, but the "experimental, post-punk, new wave" tagging of Wiki points away from my core taste  :-\

Anyone here like this group ?


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2010-06-26, 12:31:13
Artillery - By inheritance

That's a Danish metal group. Heard a bit of their stuff on cd's, but it didnt grip me  :-\

Funkster, tell us if there are any of those metal groups that you can recommend to us - and why  ;)


NP  Isis:  Panopticon

US post-metal group (Boston & L.A.), in turn very distorted and clean.

Gave'm up some three years ago, and was willing to give Panopticon away, but fortunately I kept it, cuz there are several of my (2. world) friends who listen to'm ... so I guess I gotta too  ;D

Giving me a hard ride tho  :-\


Listened to a lotta Tea Party during the car ride to & fro Blekinge, cuz fortunately Ms 007 likes'm too - Interzone Mantras, Seven Circles & Triptych, all great albums, and very different  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-06-26, 19:05:42
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-06-26, 20:08:49
Haken ~ Aquarius

My gosh, this is good!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-06-26, 20:24:32
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-06-26, 20:08:49
Haken ~ Aquarius

My gosh, this is good!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yeah  *horns*

It's with good reason that these guys are compared with Dream Theater  8)


NP  Isis:  Panopticon

Quite special, but  8)

Anyone else here into Isis (pronounced eye-sis) ?


And Cap, thanx for takin so well care of us  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:16:33
JP: Anathema - Judgement

NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster

For some reason I thought Judgement was from after Lee joined as a full member.  Turns out it's older than that, but happily it's an excellent album anyway.   ;D

Based on the Room reviews, I think the new one will be purchased soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:20:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnPn5vLU-_0&feature=related
Inner Quest - Strange Sensation
instrumental prog metal, give it a try, pretty Arjen'ish
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:31:30
another instrumental, even experimental... some of you might like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZC7M24UywY&feature=related
Cloudkicker - #
one man project...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:35:08
lady elven prog metal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9gKWrpvTNg&feature=related
Amberian Dawn - My Wings Are My Eyes

quite laid back, if that's a possible description
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:54:08
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:35:08
lady elven prog metal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9gKWrpvTNg&feature=related
Amberian Dawn - My Wings Are My Eyes

quite laid back, if that's a possible description

Music is good, the female singer ... not.
Gues it's not my cup of tea. ;)

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:31:30
another instrumental, even experimental... some of you might like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZC7M24UywY&feature=related
Cloudkicker - #
one man project...

Oh yeah, Cloudkicker is indeed pretty good.
I've downloaded the album The Discovery (for free) from his site and I really like it.
Expected something different though. A bit avant garde, which Cloudkicker is not.

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:20:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnPn5vLU-_0&feature=related
Inner Quest - Strange Sensation
instrumental prog metal, give it a try, pretty Arjen'ish

Hmm, personally I can't really compare it with Arjen.
It's good, that's for sure. The Guitarist knows how to play the strings.
It sometimes reminds me of Hourglas. Long drawn out musical ideas... Like it!

Thanks.  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 00:23:35
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:54:08
Music is good, the female singer ... not.
Guess it's not my cup of tea. ;)

Hm, I would say that the singing is quite good, but the music has nothing to do with prog, more saloon metal. There's so much of this around, I wonder why they keep on making more  ::)

Again, guys, if ya wanna experience top-league progmetal with a woman as lead vocalist (I simply can't get myself to write "female vocals" "female vocalist" or "female singing"), then To-Mera are among the best. Require some effort, but doesnt everything that has real value ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 00:33:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 00:23:35

Again, guys, if ya wanna experience top-league progmetal with a woman as lead vocalist (I simply can't get myself to write "female vocals" "female vocalist" or "female singing"), then To-Mera are among the best. Require some effort, but doesnt everything that has real value ?  ;)

Nicky.

Watching To-Mera's Blood as we eh... speak. ;)

Edit: If you like this, then you should give Epica a try.
A bit more thrashy (Funkster might like it also) then To-Mera.

Or After Forever.

Especially the latter is not so different from To-Mera from what I can tell.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 12:27:24
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 00:33:54
Or After Forever.

Especially the latter is not so different from To-Mera from what I can tell.

Sorta like Suede and Arena are "not so different": Both have male singers, who sing in English, and there are some drums, bass and guitars  ::)

Always depends on the view/viewer  ;)

I like After Forever, particularly their self-titled album  8)   but progressive ? - hardly.

To-Mera otoh are not only progressive, they're groundbreaking. These guys are continuously pushing their limits - I mean, that should be obvious  *horns*


Another groundbreaking group:

NP  Nevermore:  The Obsidian Conspiracy

It's dawning upon me that not only have Nevermore created another masterpiece, but that Obsidian is one of the absolutely most thrilling albums in our times  *horns*

But admittedly for the few  ;)


JP  Between The Buried And Me:  Colors

These guys definitely are gifted, and they have carved their niche in progmetal, but I think they still need to get their act together more (like e.g. Nevermore have). Their music seems rather disparate to me; you wonder whether this passage could just as well have been connected to that piece, sorta. Also, I dont mind when vocals are distorted, like e.g. in growl, but when I no longer can distinguish the words, even straining, I start to wonder whether they really believe enough in what they'r doing  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 14:31:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 12:27:24
Sorta like Suede and Arena are "not so different": Both have male singers, who sing in English, and there are some drums, bass and guitars  ::)

Always depends on the view/viewer  ;)

I like After Forever, particularly their self-titled album  8)   but progressive ? - hardly.

To-Mera otoh are not only progressive, they're groundbreaking. These guys are continuously pushing their limits - I mean, that should be obvious  *horns*


See, that's where I don't agree. ;)

If After Forever isn't progressive, what I agree with you, then I would say the same thing about To-Mera.

From what I heard, keep in mind that I only have heard and seen the Youtube videoclips, is that they aren't so different from After Forever, except maybe the lack of growls.
Musically they treading the same paths.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 18:35:08
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 14:31:18
See, that's where I don't agree. ;)

OK, Mad, maybe Blood wasnt the best example. I took it as a starter for Roomies cuz it's one of To-Mera's more accessible songs.


Here, try Parfum then:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCHPgV9WGyU&feature=related


and Arcane Solace, the entry piece on their official MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband


Here you can hear that To-Mera are not only progressive, but avant-garde.


NP  To-Mera:  Parfum  (on repeat)

Super piece  *horns*

Hey Tom, wakey wakey  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-06-27, 19:05:10
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 23:35:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-06-27, 18:35:08
OK, Mad, maybe Blood wasnt the best example. I took it as a starter for Roomies cuz it's one of To-Mera's more accessible songs.


Here, try Parfum then:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCHPgV9WGyU&feature=related


and Arcane Solace, the entry piece on their official MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband


Here you can hear that To-Mera are not only progressive, but avant-garde.


NP  To-Mera:  Parfum  (on repeat)

Super piece  *horns*


I do agree with the avant-garde thing.
A little though.
Real avant garde are bands like the King Crimson (their latest albums) or Magma.
Somewhere To-Mera does come close but not quite. ...

See, it's hard to please me sometimes. ;)

I will listen and watch the Youtube linkies later this week. I promise. ;)

NP> Opeth ~ Damnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-28, 01:03:27
Paul Cusick ~ Focal Point
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-06-28, 09:34:26
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-28, 01:03:27
Paul Cusick ~ Focal Point

Wow, this instantly reminded me of a dude I used to listen to decades ago:

Ian Cussick - Runaway Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32DioxjjCoM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-06-28, 09:59:16
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-06-27, 23:35:53
I will listen and watch the Youtube linkies later this week. I promise. ;)

I'l book you for that and bind ya to it, Mad  ;D


Quote
NP> Opeth ~ Damnation

*horns*


NP  Nothin - job: SEO-articles, OK, three more days to holidays, the weather is already drawing me  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-28, 11:04:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-06-18, 14:04:34
Hm, surprising, considering how much music you and I share, Tom  ???

I really put effort into getting into it, but as I said earlier, "it didnt take off" for me  :-\

But OK, I'l pick it up again on occasion  :)

What do you think of the two Mullmuzzler albums ?

Nicky.

Yeah I really like Elements Of Persuation, can't help it. I still listen to it regularly. But I heard there's a new James LaBrie solo-album coming out in September, so maybe that'll prove to be more to your liking!

I don't know the Mullmuzzler albums, so let's turn this around. What do you think? Should I check 'em out?

NP: The shuffle-function on my iPod is active at the moment, these are the five latest played tracks:

- Ayreon - And The Druids Turn To Stone
- Ephrat - Real
- Opeth - Face Of Melinda
- Dredg - Bug Eyes
- Amorphis - Sky Is Mine

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-28, 11:07:44
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-06-26, 21:31:30
another instrumental, even experimental... some of you might like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZC7M24UywY&feature=related
Cloudkicker - #
one man project...

Hmm...

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-06-03, 07:39:11
NP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery

This is a one-man band that plays insane instrumental progressive metal, it reminds me of Meshuggah at times. I discovered them (him?) yesterday and so far listened to The Discovery only once, but I was instantly impressed!

You know what the good thing is? You can download Cloudkicker's entire discography for free (and legally) here: http://sites.google.com/site/cloudkickeruk2/

I recommend you start with The Discovery, 'cause that's what I did! :D

;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-28, 14:42:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-28, 11:07:44
Hmm...

;)

Tom

Aha, that's where I got it from.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-29, 08:50:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-28, 11:04:10
I don't know the Mullmuzzler albums, so let's turn this around. What do you think? Should I check 'em out?

In truth, Tom, I only know the first MullMuzzler album, Keep It To Yourself. But it's good enuff to make me wanna listen to the second, James LaBrie's MullMuzzler 2.

Well, KITY is a mixed bag. There are some real great songs on it, like His Voice, which rock like crazy and where Jamie's rather smooth voice shines. Then there are songs like Beelzebubba, which don't make any sense to me, and which I now ff.

But definitely, to any DT-fan, particularly those who like Jamie's singing (like I do now), I can only recommend the album warmly - Tom, Mad, Bups  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-06-29, 14:33:39
Tonight i will be spinning Hammer of the north by Grand Magus for the first time *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-06-29, 17:14:39
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2010-06-29, 14:33:39
Tonight i will be spinning Hammer of the north by Grand Magus for the first time *horns*

Old school Doom?

NP> Änglagård ~ Epilog
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-06-29, 19:01:45
Anti-Depressive Delivery ~ The Best of Anti-Depressive Delivery : Lifekeeper [8:08]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-06-29, 19:39:03
Satellite - Into The Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 00:14:29
NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached

Terrific album  *horns*

Took me more spins to get gripped by than Andromeda Unchained, but now I consider it just as great.

Real heavy metal, wonderful melody, blended with some oriental strands.

Tom, Iggy, how about joinin the party ?  Mad & I are here, you guys are missin a lotta great beer & music - aint that right, Mad ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 10:16:34
Hi Nicky  ;D  (Reply)


NP  Haken  on  MySpace

Supercool  *horns* 8)

A group I wouldnt have heard about for a while had it not been for the Room. Thänx, güys  :)

But I still have to teach ya guys to be more off the bat. I mean, it's not that Mommy would punish ya for showing feelings (re Floyd)  ;)


JP  Zero Hour:  Specs

Very special music, definitely not for everyone, but if ya have that vein (like me and Mad no I aint), it's real thrilling after some spins  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 10:44:44
JP  Linear Sphere  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/linearsphere

I'd seen'm as supporters on Haken's official MySpace, and mentioned on Amazon, so I thought I'd give'm a shot. Started out well, but then got awfully deathy and growly  :-\

Well, I'l return to'm .....

Maybe sumthin for Funkster (you'v become our thrash bin)  ;D


NP  To-Mera  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband

I simply don't get that you guys don't get it: These guys are  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 11:00:26
NP  Yes:  Circus Of Heaven - Live on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYRk5NXRftU

Wonderful, a real Jon-song  8)


And for good measure, my overall fave Yes song, Going For The One, in a great live version here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZNE36VjIlk&feature=related


Plus a cool cover of Release Release by Shadow Gallery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eznoNanZ3JQ


This is for me the best time for Yes: Going & Tormato  *horns*

Rick got back in the mix, and now they really had to get out the best - which they did  8)

Like when Rob got back to Priest  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-07-03, 11:31:48
Lets break this vicious Nicky-chain.  :P

Spock's Beard ~ The Beard is Out There

Awesome live registration of their performance during Progfest in the States about fourteen years ago.

The Light is amazing but this version, plus the song Thoughts pt I and Out on the Edge makes it a must-have for every prog/sympho minded person.

Male or female.  ;D

Oh by the way:

Glad that you like Haken, Nicky.  ;)

Debut of the year!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 11:54:03
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-07-03, 11:31:48
Lets break this vic[tor]ious Nicky-chain.  :P

I second that, Mad  *horns*

Go for it !


NP  Wolverine  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/wolverineoverdose

Cool, reminds me a bit of Shadow Gallery and Glass Hammer  8)


Guess I kinda heard lotta different music this morning  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-07-03, 15:44:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 11:54:03
I second that, Mad  *horns*

:P

QuoteNP  Wolverine  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/wolverineoverdose

Cool, reminds me a bit of Shadow Gallery and Glass Hammer  8)


Hmm, Shadow Gallery...okay, that's an opinion.
Not mine but obvious to a certain extend.

Glass Hammer however...is totally different than Wolverine. Can't be compared with Wolverine in my opinion, let alone with Shadow Gallery.
Glass Hammer is more symfo than the other two, american band with Christian ideals and lyrics, quite good.

Wolverine is quite melodic and made some excellent albums. Their latest Still (2006) however is one that you hear, like but also soon forget.

Both The Window Purpose and The Cold Light of Monday are quite better I'd say.
They threw the towel in the ring back in 2007 but the news is that they are together again. Might be wrong about that.

NP> Echoes ~ Nature | Existence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-03, 18:17:56
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-07-03, 15:44:40
Okay, that's an opinion.

If you compare To-Mera with After Forever, Mad, then I can compare Wolverine with Glass Hammer. My comparison is not as Mad as yours  :P

Thanx for the tips on Wolverine albums  :)


Quote
They threw the towel in the ring back in 2007 but the news is that they are together again. Might be wrong about that.

According to Wikipedia, they'r expected to release a new studio album, Communication Lost, in 2010.


So, have you fulfilled your promise to me  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-07-03, 19:39:17
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
IQ - Frequency
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-07-04, 10:09:12
NP  Dream Theater:  Awake  *horns*

I don't like 6:00 and Caught In A Web, but from Innocence Faded on it's sheer cruisin  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-07-04, 13:34:54
Started with Led zeppelin - Mothership Disc 2
Carried on with Dark side of the moon
and NP Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-07-04, 22:25:24
NP Blue Note Trip Vol. 1

BP Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

First listen, with headphones. Totally awesome, they just keep getting better with each new album. This one has had a long time to mature of course ;) Likely to be my favourite of 2010. Really hope they gain the bigger exposure they so very much deserve now!

BP Marillion - Size Matters, featuring yours truly on Kayleigh/Lavender with the rest of the crowd ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-05, 09:35:40
NP  Dream Theater:  Awake

Man I'm still stuck on this amazing album  *horns*

I'v played it some five times these past three days, and nothing else  8)

I'm simply dumbstruck by all the creativity and care they put into this album. There's everything a progmetal geek wants here: I really like Jamie's singing on this album - lotta feeling and fine detail (Greenie, give this one a few spins, yal like it, I'm sure) - Petrucci's already unbelievable here, Portnoy has more expression and variation in a passage of 10 secs than many other drummers have over a whole album, Myung creates that solid base that makes everything else possible for the DT-guys, and Kevin Moore conjures up those great atmospheres - I kinda miss him nowadays ... but then again Rudess aint too bad either, huh guys  :)

And these guys know what composition and melody is - for sure - they don't just go off on some dumb rave - everything under control, with care  8)


Man, all this great progmetal around, and what are people listenin to: Syrup, sentimentality, and junk - jeez !!!

How about quality, people ? - Not directed toward Roomies, you guys know what quality is, even when I don't always agree on yer priorities  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-07-05, 18:32:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-05, 09:35:40

Man, all this great progmetal around, and what are people listenin to: Syrup, sentimentality, and junk - jeez !!!

How about quality, people ? - Not directed toward Roomies, you guys know what quality is, even when I don't always agree on yer priorities  :)

NP Morcheeba - Dive Deep

Great album when the time comes for a dose of sentimental syrup ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-07-05, 21:34:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-05, 09:35:40
NP  Dream Theater:  Awake

Man I'm still stuck on this amazing album  *horns*

[...]

Yep, Awake is definitely one heck of an album. It was my first introduction to DT (apart from the track Another Day), still remember listening it in the record store and being very intrigued by it. Hasn't lost any of its magic! The epic A Mind Beside Itself, the crunching riffs of Mirror/Lie, my favourite DT ballad Space-Dyve Vest.. And 6:00 is such a great opener, I don't agree with you Nicky that the album starts to get good at track three (I actually find that a lesser track, relatively speaking of course, it's still the mighty DT).

NP Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-07-05, 22:28:43
NP Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

My PC has just started with track one again and that's an excellent idea. This album is simply amazing and I'm addicted!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-07-06, 11:34:14
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2010-07-05, 22:28:43
NP Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

My PC has just started with track one again and that's an excellent idea. This album is simply amazing and I'm addicted!

It is an addicting album, I'm also playing it at the moment! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-07-07, 08:58:05
Folks, this is an absolute hammer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd5TmX5SgoY

The singer is Magali Luyten, who we know from Arjen's 01 album. What a rocker  *horns*
Oh, and the uploader did a real good job putting all the metal beauties in the "video" :)  *drool*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-07-07, 13:53:27
NP: Demians - Mute

What an album... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-07-07, 20:07:42
NP: Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Quite folky. Great album to chill out to on a summer-evening with a glass of wine.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-07-08, 10:37:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-07-07, 13:53:27
NP: Demians - Mute

What an album... *horns*

Tom

Playing this for the second time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-07-08, 19:22:36
Pallas - The Cross & The Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2010-07-08, 23:25:35
NP Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-07-09, 15:23:48
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2010-07-05, 21:34:12
... my favourite DT ballad Space-Dye Vest.. And 6:00 is such a great opener, I don't agree with you Nicky that the album starts to get good at track three (I actually find that a lesser track, relatively speaking of course, it's still the mighty DT).

It's funny that we're so opposite on this one, Erik:  6:00, Caught In A Web, and Space-Dye Vest are DT-songs I could do without. I've listened to'm many times now, 6:00 and Caught don't bother me any longer, but they sure don't grip me (except for one passage in Caught).

But the rest of the album - whew !!!


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-07-05, 18:32:08
Great album when the time comes for a dose of sentimental syrup ;)

Well, Bups, you'r excused cuz yer French  ;D  - Frenchies are irredeemable, once they start thinkin (or thunkin) bout p* (excure _my_ French), then they'l listen to anythin


NP  Nothin, cuz I just got home from three days on my Mum's farm. Man, ya think I have nuff of grass and bushes ?  :D

Tomorrow off with Ms 007 to a friend's farm house on Seeland, with beach chillin  8)

Hey guys, it's holiday time  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2010-07-11, 13:32:41
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "Gravitational Constant"
from the album 'Slow, Deep and Hard'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-07-11, 14:47:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-07-09, 15:23:48
It's funny that we're so opposite on this one, Erik:  6:00, Caught In A Web, and Space-Dye Vest are DT-songs I could do without. I've listened to'm many times now, 6:00 and Caught don't bother me any longer, but they sure don't grip me (except for one passage in Caught).

But the rest of the album - whew !!!

Yeah I remember we've discussed this before in some other thread and came to the same conclusion  :)
Well, we agree about the rest, that's still the mayor chunck of the album ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-07-11, 19:23:30
Knight Area - Under A New Sign  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-07-12, 14:49:49
NP Caro Emerald - Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor, sunny retro music 8)

BP Ayreon - The Human Equation

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-07-17, 14:31:48
Gazpacho - Night
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-07-17, 19:15:32
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-07-17, 19:37:33
Porcupine Tree ~ Fear of the Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-17, 23:30:54
NP  To-Mera  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband

I'm really happy that there is so much fine music on their official MySpace. I'v played it thru some ten times now  8)

I havent found any of their albums in stores and libraries in Copenhagen  :(

But their time will come. They'r simply too good to remain under the radar  *horns*

Guys, this is a great band  ;)


So, while I'v been listening to Mera (  :D ) I'v been working on my Listening Profile, adding a foreword and some other stuff  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-19, 11:59:01
NP  Budgie:  Never Turn Your Back On A Friend  ;)

Sufficiently original to keep me listenin. Let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-19, 12:41:47
NP  Borknagar:  Epic

Much more my taste, remind me of Arcturus and Enslaved (all Norwegian, Tom  ;) ), tho not quite as good as Sideshow Symphonies - but then again, what is ?

Great album (second run)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-19, 16:24:17
NP  Stone Temple Pilots:  Self-titled

Their latest album, from 2010, the first since 2001.

Great album, heavier than their earlier albums, but still very melodic and tight (tho not prog)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-07-19, 17:50:02
That, my dear Nicky, made me think of another grunge album that carries the Grunge-flag:

Temple of the Dog ~ S/T

It's been way too long since I last heard this album.

Awesome!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-07-19, 19:54:04
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-19, 21:05:23
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-07-19, 17:50:02
Temple of the Dog ~ S/T

It's been way too long since I last heard this album.

Me too !  Thanx for reminding me, Mad  :)

Tomorrow morning, Ms 007 and I are off to northern Sweden. We will visit a small town, Borgsjö, in the middle og Sweden, where many of Ms's paternal ancestors lived. It's also supposed to be a beautiful trip from the coast (Sundsvall) into the country. Thereafter we will visit her youngest son further north in Skellefteå, where he's doing a summer stint as an assistant psychiatrist (he's still studying psychology). Halfway south again, in Stockholm, we'l spend a day with her two other sons.

When I get back to Cop, end of July, I'l play S/T - promise  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-07-20, 06:34:57
Lots of Kasabian for me recenty plus Hillsong and Delirious? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-07-20, 10:47:26
JF Blue Oyster Cult - Cultösaurus Erectus
NP Anathema - Judgement

So far, my preference goes to the latter ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-07-21, 19:22:50
just: Arena - Pride
now: Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-07-22, 20:41:15
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-07-23, 07:03:19
King Crimson ~ Sleepless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-07-23, 09:18:02
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-07-23, 13:20:02
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-07-23, 16:16:51
np-> Beyond The Blue - [The Ray of Spring  (2007)]  #02: part one;nightfall; until the break of day (5:56)

Folks, this is a serious hint from me to you. Give this album a try. It's a project of Sylvan's guitarist. Very powerful, tragic, maybe even epic :) An interpretation of "Romeo & Juliet".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-07-23, 18:38:14
Thanks for the tip Cap, listening to it right now on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/beyondthebluemusic

Influences: J.S. Bach and Neal Morse, must be great  ;D

Just played Arena - The Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2010-07-24, 02:19:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-07-19, 21:05:23
Thereafter we will visit her youngest son further north in Skellefteå

Where Black Bonzo are based to whom I am now listening :) Moon Safari are also based there I believe.

NP Black Bonzo - Lady of the Light.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-24, 14:53:48
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2010-07-24, 02:19:38
Where Black Bonzo are based to whom I am now listening :) Moon Safari are also based there I believe.

Right, Johnny Boy, both groups are from Skellefteå.

In fact, that's where we are too right now, Ms, Junior and me. So greetings from Skellefteå, guys  :)

The bus drive along the coast was impressive, particularly north of Sundsvall, the "Höga kusten", the high coast, with stunning panoramas over the "älvar" (massive rivers), cliffs, mountains, and endless forests.

But no prog. In fact there's not been much music at all. Instead we've been out in nature with all the birds and wind blowing thru the forest  8)

We're off for a veg meal in town now. Thereafter we'l watch the new movie Inception.

Tomorrow we rent a car and drive into Västerbotten, to experience all the nature there.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-07-24, 19:08:37
Arena - The Visitor
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-07-25, 19:48:45
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-07-26, 14:19:19
NP: Frost* - The Philadelphia Experiment

What a fun album this is. These guys really know how to turn a gig into a party! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-07-26, 20:24:27
Shadow Gallery - Legacy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-07-26, 23:08:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-07-26, 14:19:19
NP: Frost* - The Philadelphia Experiment

What a fun album this is. These guys really know how to turn a gig into a party! *horns*

Tom

I assume you have heard the intro (don't reply if this is a silly question ;)), that one is really hilarious!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-07-27, 09:16:28
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-07-26, 23:08:57
I assume you have heard the intro (don't reply if this is a silly question ;)), that one is really hilarious!!!

Yeah the intro is great!

"Our name is Frost*, how do you do?
We're here today to play for you
We've come all this way, we came on a plane
We're from the UK, where it's always raining..."

And so on... ;D

The DVD with the documentary (which basically is a giant Frost*-report) that comes with the album is pretty amusing as well.

NP: Keith Caputo - Died Laughing

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-07-27, 23:26:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-07-27, 09:16:28
Yeah the intro is great!

"Our name is Frost*, how do you do?
We're here today to play for you
We've come all this way, we came on a plane
We're from the UK, where it's always raining..."

And so on... ;D

The DVD with the documentary (which basically is a giant Frost*-report) that comes with the album is pretty amusing as well.

NP: Keith Caputo - Died Laughing

Tom



Well I have a promo copy so no DVD included, obviously, but though Declan is getting on my nerve from time to time, vocal-wise, I definitely want the album as well.
High on my got-to-get-list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-07-28, 10:09:47
PP IQ - Subterranea
JP Jadis - As Daylight Fades
NP IQ - Frequency

After months of metal listens, prog or not, I am back in the world of neo-prog. And it feels good  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-07-28, 10:55:51
Shadow Gallery - Room V  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-07-28, 19:11:51
Pendragon - Pure
Asia - Omega
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-07-29, 11:41:03
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul ('black' album, white one to be released this autumn  8))
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-07-29, 18:55:19
Kansas - Two For The Show

30th anniversary 2 CD set. Pure blessing  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-07-30, 10:45:56
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery (fine debut I would say  *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-07-30, 16:45:30
NP  Adagio:  Dominate

Great album, in the style of SyX, but with a darker edge and some moderate growl. Excellent English singing too by Gus Monsanto. Adagio have now carved their own special niche in progmetal  *horns*

With Adagio and Gojira, the French are now major players in the progmetal field. Gratz, Bups and Draco  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-07-30, 17:53:20
Hi folks,

I haven't disappeared, just haven't been paying too much attention to music lately, but I don't intend to keep that up.  Some of the big new releases mentioned here weren't out in the U.S. yet, although Anathema's may be available now.  I think Demians isn't til sometime mid-August.  Other than that, I've just listened to CDs when in the car since I've been needing the sound on my computer for other things.  Notably, I've played:

Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

Anathema - Judgement

Looking forward to hearing some new things though.  Also, I plan to contribute to Nicky's "Great Albums and Why" thread, but I have to gear myself up for some deep thought first.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-07-30, 20:37:58
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-07-31, 14:30:07
NP  To-Mera:  Earthbound  (on repeat)

Epic  *horns*

myspace.com/tomeraband

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-08-01, 08:41:56
Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Pawn Hearts b VDGG
Tubular bells by Mike Oldfield

Bit of a 70's prog trip really  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-08-01, 11:55:48
NP  Ulver  on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/ulver1

A Norwegian avantgarde group. Made up of some guys from the Norwegian black metal scene (Arcturus, Borknagar), but the Ulver stuff on MySpace is not black metal, more like spacy dreamy techno stuff, even some Bristol thrown in - worth an experience, guys if you'r not too lost in retro  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-08-01, 13:59:18
Frost* ~ Experiments in Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-08-02, 22:51:12
The flat earth by Thomas Dolby
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-08-07, 22:09:03
Last night:

IQ - The Wake
It Bites - The Tall Ships
Riverside - Out of Myself
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
Riverside - Voices in My Head
Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Today:

Jethro Tull - Bursting Out
Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery

NP: Jethro Tull - Songs From the Wood

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-08-09, 15:32:01
NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare

Great album. Some emotional songs on this one. Not so strange though, considering what they've been through. MP's drumming is very classy and tasty. Highly recommended album. 8)

Anyway, it saddens me to see the Room is even more deserted these days. Maybe that's down to the holidays but I really hope it will get a bit more crowded when Arena releases their new album, whenever that may be. :-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-08-09, 16:31:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-08-09, 15:32:01
Highly recommended album. 8)

Thanx for your comments, Tom. I'v upped Nightmare in my SL (+ several other A7 albums that I don't have)  :)

And thanx for your fine Budapest tale. I'm glad that you took pain(s) to find your salvation at Deák tér  ;)


Quote
Anyway, it saddens me to see the Room is even more deserted these days.

Yeah, what I don't understand is that there are always several members and guests here. When I like a site (and I do like the Room despite the languor), I feel it natural to contribute.

Why don't Roomies contribute more ?  Is it cuz they think that their posts have to be perfect in all ways ?  Fiddlesticks !  Bups & Draco e.g. don't have that hangup. They write stuff as it comes, and we don't at all mind occasional mistakes. (It's definatly a different matter with Mad.)  ;D

Is it cuz they think that we'll look down upon their taste ?  Well again, Bups listens to Stone Age rock ... and I don't mind an occasional Céline ... and Korn are in my pantheon - OK, guys, laugh yer heads off, but Korn are really very special - and progressive, I'l insist !  Before you harrumph, listen properly to a few Korn albums, you'l be surprised !


NP  Threshold:  Critical Mass

I'v had the entire Threshold studio catalog for a while now, and I'v enjoyed Critical Mass every time I listened to it ... but only now do I realise what a masterpiece this album is !!!

Probably cuz CM doesnt, and I guess Threshold in general don't, hit you in yer face like many other groups that I listen to  :D

Extraordinarily subtle and elegant, masses of fine melody and harmony, wonderful solos, lyrics highly evocative - simply fabulous  *horns*

I'm extremely embarrassed that I didnt place them in my pantheon earlier, but that's now been remedied  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-09, 18:16:52
Hum, Stone Age rock ... I didn't understand at first look since I am not a fan of QOTSA and alikes but I catched the joke after a few seconds  ;D

Yes, you're pretty right, Nicky. And no, I am not really ashamed or embarassed. I don't look further than the pleasure that the music gives me, whatever the year of its release.

NP IQ : Ever  Less than 20 years old, yes I know that I can do much better than that ! ;D

I am in a strong neo-prog mood those days, listening to a lot of 90's and 2K's IQ. Dark matter and The Lost Attic are still missing in my collection and so are the first two albums, Tales ... and The Wake. I also don't have Seven Stories .... So far, Subterranea is the album I struggle the most with. Others are pure blessing, especially AYSC, Ever and The Seventh House. A suggestion for my next purchase ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-08-10, 08:31:54
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-09, 18:16:52
Hum, Stone Age rock ... I didn't understand at first look since I am not a fan of QOTSA and alikes but I catched the joke after a few seconds  ;D

Yes, you're pretty right, Nicky. And no, I am not really ashamed or embarassed. I don't look further than the pleasure that the music gives me, whatever the year of its release.

NP IQ : Ever  Less than 20 years old, yes I know that I can do much better than that ! ;D

I am in a strong neo-prog mood those days, listening to a lot of 90's and 2K's IQ. Dark matter and The Lost Attic are still missing in my collection and so are the first two albums, Tales ... and The Wake. I also don't have Seven Stories .... So far, Subterranea is the album I struggle the most with. Others are pure blessing, especially AYSC, Ever and The Seventh House. A suggestion for my next purchase ?

Dark Matter is definitely one of my favourites. The Wake is excellent as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-10, 13:55:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-08-09, 16:31:06
And thanx for your fine Budapest tale. I'm glad that you took pain(s) to find your salvation at Deák tér  ;)

You're so funny with words. I wish I could do that as well. I can do it in Dutch, but in English it's another story... ::) ;D

Quote
...Korn are in my pantheon - OK, guys, laugh yer heads off, but Korn are really very special - and progressive, I'l insist !  Before you harrumph, listen properly to a few Korn albums, you'l be surprised!

I remember listening to Korn when I was in highschool. It was around the time the so-called nu-metal  was made very popular by bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Korn and a whole host of others. I particularly remember Korn's great Freak On A Leash-video (The one with the bullet. Look for it on Youtube if you don't know what I'm talking about). I still listen to - and enjoy - Linkin Park occasionally but it's been years ago that I put on a Korn cd. Maybe I'll do that soon, see what I think of 'em nowadays. :)

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NP  Threshold:  Critical Mass

I'v had the entire Threshold studio catalog for a while now, and I'v enjoyed Critical Mass every time I listened to it ... but only now do I realise what a masterpiece this album is !!!

Probably cuz CM doesnt, and I guess Threshold in general don't, hit you in yer face like many other groups that I listen to  :D

Extraordinarily subtle and elegant, masses of fine melody and harmony, wonderful solos, lyrics highly evocative - simply fabulous  *horns*

I'm extremely embarrassed that I didnt place them in my pantheon earlier, but that's now been remedied  8)

You know what..... I recently had that moment of enlightenment too. Critical Mass is a masterpiece! *horns*

I don't have Threshold's entire studio catalog (I can't stand Damian Wilson's voice, sorry) but I have every album of theirs that has Mac on vocals. He has such a powerful voice, I love it. It's really a shame he left Threshold after Dead Reckoning. What's worse (for me anyway :P) is that Damian Wilson is back with them, so I'm not really anxiously awaiting a new album. But let's see, maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. Anyway, you're absolutely right in saying that Threshold doesn't really hit you in the face like many other bands do. But when they do, they do it good! *horns*

NP: Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet

Fine example of an album that smacks you in the face instantly! 8)

Tom


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-10, 17:15:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-10, 13:55:00
I can't stand Damian Wilson's voice, sorry

Tom, time's come when you really have to get Once And Future King. You'r missin so-so-so-so ... - hm, sorry, I always stammer when I get excited - much by not listening to Gary Hughes' stuff !  King is simply a must-have for any proggy true to his/her name, particularly an Arena fan. And getting to the point: Damian sings on the first track, Excalibur, as "prologue narrator". When ya hear him here ... whew  *horns*

+ there's soooooo much fine stuff on King. It's the best introduction to the Arthurian legends around. How in the world can one miss this one ???

Just like Priest's Nostradamus is the best introduction to contemporary Christianity !  Aint we proggies priviliged.


Quote
Maybe I'll do that soon, see what I think of 'em nowadays.

Get:  Take a Look In the Mirror (2003),  See You On The Other Side (2005),  and/or Untitled (2007).

I would go so far as to call these albums progressive - and even spiritual !  I mean, they really mean "The Other Side"  8)


NP  Them Crooked Vultures:  Self-titled

Super  *horns*

It's got Joshua Homme on guitar and vocals, Dave Grohl back on drums, and surprise: John Paul Jones - remember him ? - on bass; so who would expect anything else than a bomb here !

And yes, it does sound very much like QOTSA ... but: I do hear some Zep too  8)  Now I don't know whether I'm strainin it too far, but I really do hear Zep, and I mean the melodic, lyrical part of Zep that JPJ stood for - yeah, for the first time in a looong time  :)

First run, let's see how this one grows .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-08-10, 21:15:28
np> Marillion - [The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) CD1 (1988) #01] Intro - La Gazza Ladra (2:46)

oh, the 80s :) Spinning some personal classics during the next days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-08-11, 08:22:08
Proganda - a secret wish
Thomas Dolby - the flat earth
Van der graaf generator - still life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-08-11, 14:23:53
JP  Coldplay:  Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Everybody's ravin about this album, so I guess I oughtta get into it ...  8)


JP  Threshold:  Critical Mass


NP  Threshold:  Hypothetical

Next in line. Seems quite different from CM.

I really enjoy this group these days  *horns*

Yes, Tom, Mac is a fabulous singer. Also Johanne James does some exciting things on his drums  8)


"Die Hoffnung stirbt letzt !" (nicht letzlich))  ;)

Good luck with your job search, Cap ... an with yer lady  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-08-11, 17:10:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-08-11, 14:23:53
JP  Coldplay:  Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Everybody's ravin about this album, so I guess I oughtta get into it ...  8)

Well, what happened here? You're listening to Coldplay? ??? ;D

QuoteYes, Tom, Mac is a fabulous singer. Also Johanne James does some exciting things on his drums  8)

Indeed, Johanne James is a fine drummer. He makes these complex rhythms look so easy... :o

NP: Threshold - Dead Reckoning

Yeah, you got me inspired... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2010-08-11, 17:45:44
In my three weeks vacation in France, I listened to some great music.

Vangelis came by with the albums "Voices" (really nice album indeed, especially the marvelous track "Losing Sleep", which builts the song in a way that only Vangelis can) and also "Blade Runner" which counts as one of the best of Vangelis, in my opinion.

TransAtlantic was also a favourite. "Bridge Across Forever" and "The Whirlwind" are equally fantastic, with sometimes a win for the one, and sometimes for the other.
Anyway, the new album is really cool. I like it very much. Hopefully there will be a fourth album, but I guess we'll have to wait for it (a long time).

Of course I also gave Neal Morse a spin. "Lifeline" finally begins to grow on me, although I think it still distances itself from great albums like "One", "?" and "Sola Scriptura".
"Sola Scriptura" still knows how to stir my heart. I can't help it, but I still get emotional during songs like "All I Ask For", "Keep Silent", "Heaven In My Heart" and especially "Long Night's Journey". I think it has to do with the composition and in addition the lyrics, but also my own experiences.
It's a fantastic album and I consider it among the best of today's Progressive Rock.

"Deadwing" (in my opinion the best of Porcupine Tree to this date) was also one of the albums that got played. I still can't believe how they did it. There's so much on ONE album.

Kevin Gilbert's "Thud" and "The Toy Matinee" were also some of my new discoveries. Amazing what this man has done in the years that were given to him. To bad he has passed away far to soon.
I really like his music a lot. It's very catchy and still proggy or at least experimental in some way or another.

--Paco--
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-08-12, 13:30:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-08-11, 17:10:51
Well, what happened here? You're listening to Coldplay? ??? ;D

Yeah, off and on. In fact I'm even listenin to Oasis' Heathen Chemistry these days  8)

Up to recently I had too many excellent prog groups to deal with.

Since I'm specifically a proggie, but generally a rocker, guess I have to keep up with it all.

I'v also been watching BBC's excellent 7 Ages Of Rock, which is shown daily on Danish TV currently. Gets me curious about some of the groups that have formed rock history that I'm unfamiliar with.

Went so far as to add Mötley Crüe's Dr. Feelgood to my SL, on a warm recom by Lars Ulrich. Lars (who by the way is Danish, and still has some of the Danish accent when he speaks English  ;D ) said that he was blown away by the sound MC had on DrF, and that the Metallica guys wanted to get some of that on their black album  ;)

Anyone here into MC ?

Kiss otoh don't seem to be all that interesting musically ... or ?


JP  Oasis:  Heathen Chemistry

Nice, but I start gettin bored after a few songs. Not so with:

NP  Threshold:  Hypothetical  (on repeat)

Super album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-08-12, 14:52:59
First listen to Critical Mass by Threshold in fact my first listen to Threshold   :o

Damn fine so far  *horns* Cheers Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-08-13, 12:32:18
Now listening to Hypothetical by Threshold and they are fast becoming my new favourite band  *horns* 8)

What fantastic taste the Roomies have  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-08-13, 13:25:48
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2010-08-13, 12:32:18
What fantastic taste the Roomies have  ;)

Yup  :P

Threshold are one'o my faves too currently  *horns*


Also played

Black Flag:  My War

These guys were BIG in the 80's. They invented hardcore, sorta punk with some wild stuff. They were chief inspirers to a young lost kid called Kurt Cobain, and they paved the way for grunge. Far more seminal than most people are aware of today.

See, it's often useful to know such stuff. Then you can read a lot more into the music and appreciate it more  ;)


Them Crooked Vultures

Yup, now I can simply enjoy'm  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-08-13, 14:37:13
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2010-08-11, 17:45:44
"Deadwing" (in my opinion the best of Porcupine Tree to this date) was also one of the albums that got played. I still can't believe how they did it. There's so much on ONE album.

Yeah, really great album ain't it!? *horns*

Have you heard their latest album The Incident already? That one's quite okay, too... ;)

NP: Marillion - Less Is More

Less is indeed more. What an album. A big plus: My girlfriend also likes it! ;D

I also listened to the following albums today at work:

- Oceansize - Frames

This one continues to amaze me. It's spellbinding. Only 'Sleeping Dogs And Dead Lions' is out of place, in my view.

- Mew - And The Glass Handed Kites

Poppy tunes with progressive hooks. Great singer and vocal harmonies. Danish band... ;)

- Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

This one's grown to be one of my favourite albums. It's not so much prog but contains great songwriting and some heartwrenching lyrics. Another Danish band! ;)

- Tamas - Guitartales

Tamas is a Hungarian guitarist, super Malmsteen-like instrumental album!

- Karnivool - Sound Awake

My Australian friends. Their debut-album reminded me of Korn at times, especially in the vocal-department. On this new album they have a sound of their own. Some long (contemporary) progressive songs with a lot of twists and turns. These guys would be huge in an ideal world.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-08-13, 14:45:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-08-13, 14:37:13
Another Danish band! ;)

Tom, you should try Anubis Gate, particularly their Andromeda Unchained.

You'l be amazed - Circus Maximus class, no kiddin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-13, 15:50:31
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-09, 18:16:52
I am in a strong neo-prog mood those days, listening to a lot of 90's and 2K's IQ. Dark matter and The Lost Attic are still missing in my collection and so are the first two albums, Tales ... and The Wake. I also don't have Seven Stories .... So far, Subterranea is the album I struggle the most with. Others are pure blessing, especially AYSC, Ever and The Seventh House. A suggestion for my next purchase ?

I'm also in a neo-prog mood.  As to IQ, I'd say you can't go wrong with either of the first two (which I fairly recently picked up as Amazon downloads) or Dark Matter (which is excellent despite the fact that I'm still a bit uncomfortable with half the album being a half hour song by Englishmen about America being a big, greedy, holier-than-thou warmonger -- even though they're not entirely wrong  :-\ ).  I don't have the Lost Attic or Seven Stories yet either.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-08-11, 14:23:53
JP  Coldplay:  Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Everybody's ravin about this album, so I guess I oughtta get into it ...  8)

Nicky.

:o  Does this mean the rest of us have to give Celine a spin now?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-08-12, 13:30:19

Went so far as to add Mötley Crüe's Dr. Feelgood to my SL, on a warm recom by Lars Ulrich. Lars (who by the way is Danish, and still has some of the Danish accent when he speaks English  ;D ) said that he was blown away by the sound MC had on DrF, and that the Metallica guys wanted to get some of that on their black album  ;)

Anyone here into MC ?

I don't own any Crüe, but they're always good for a listen if you're in a party mood.  They're sort of a poor-man's Van Halen.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-08-13, 13:25:48
Also played

Black Flag:  My War

These guys were BIG in the 80's. They invented hardcore, sorta punk with some wild stuff. They were chief inspirers to a young lost kid called Kurt Cobain, and they paved the way for grunge. Far more seminal than most people are aware of today.

Black Flag brings back memories.  They were lots of fun and gave us the mighty, if odd, Henry Rollins.  "TV Party" was a big favorite in college.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2010-08-11, 17:45:44
"Deadwing" (in my opinion the best of Porcupine Tree to this date) was also one of the albums that got played. I still can't believe how they did it. There's so much on ONE album.

As always, I heartily agree about this one.  I also gave it a spin for the first time in a while recently, and I still rate it one of the very best albums ever recorded.

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Kevin Gilbert's "Thud" and "The Toy Matinee" were also some of my new discoveries.

I keep reading this to say "The Toy Manatee".  ;D


Recent In-Car Plays:

Anathema - Judgement     I think their new one may finally be out in the U.S.   *horns*
George Thorogood - Maverick   Not prog at all, but pure fun and perfect road music

NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight   Great album, a pity I bought the 1-disk version, not knowing there was more.

I need a Jonesy visitation to get my next Marillion recommendation.  Any ideas from the rest of you M fans?  I have the above, the two Happinesses, and Marbles (plus the first three from the Fish era on vinyl).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2010-08-13, 16:11:59
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-13, 15:50:31I keep reading this to say "The Toy Manatee".  ;D

Me too actually! ;D

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-13, 15:50:31I need a Jonesy visitation to get my next Marillion recommendation.  Any ideas from the rest of you M fans?  I have the above, the two Happinesses, and Marbles (plus the first three from the Fish era on vinyl).

Wow... just a quick reply then:
You can't go wrong with Anoraknophobia. Many people hate it, but I have no idea where that comes from!
It's got poppier songs like "Between You And Me" and "Map Of The World", but also a few nice proggy songs such as "Quartz", "This Is The 21st Century" and "If My Heart Were A Ball It Would Roll Uphill".
Actually one of my favourite Marillion albums! I think just behind Marbles! :)

Seasons End is also very good! "Easter" being one of Marillion's finest ballads, with a very emotional guitar solo. "Seasons End" is also very good, with nice lyrics too. And the perfect closer "The Space...".
Make sure to get the 2 disc version though! ;) It's got "The Bell In The Sea", which is very nice too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-08-14, 12:13:27
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-13, 15:50:31
:o  Does this mean the rest of us have to give Celine a spin now?

:-X

I don't think ya need to, Greenie. René seems to be doing pretty good. Now she's pregnant with twin boys - so let's hope for the best  :)


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I still rate it one of the very best albums ever recorded.

Yup  *horns*


OK guys, now it's off to the birthday party. Seeya on Monday .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-08-14, 16:23:33
Iron Maiden ~ The Final Frontier

The Iron's latest album.
First spin, nothing new under the sun; Iron Maiden as we know it.

Though a first reaction would be: A Matter of Life and Death sounded somewhat better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-08-14, 17:18:06
JP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs
      Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
      Porucpine Tree - In Absentia
      The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

NP: Pixies - Doolittle

Startling Fact: I saw a guy with an Opeth t-Shirt in a store here!  :o  I didn't know anyone over here had even heard of them besides me, and you guys are responsible for that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-08-14, 18:23:43
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-08-14, 17:18:06
Startling Fact: I saw a guy with an Opeth t-Shirt in a store here!  :o  I didn't know anyone over here had even heard of them besides me, and you guys are responsible for that.

We plea guilty.

*hangs his head in shame.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-08-15, 19:37:30
NP : Linkin Park's new single, The Catalyst.
It's completely weird, it sounds like nothing I heard before. Some kind of mix, with techno, rap and rock...
Fans seem to split in 2 categories : the lovers and the haters. I don't really know yet what to think of the song - except from that it's strange. Some haters blame LP for doing experimental music, saying they should return to their old stuff. I find it stupid; the song might not be awesome, but at least, the band is trying new things -even unseen before things- and no one should be blamed for that.

I remember you used to listen to LP, Nicky. Did you listen to it? The next album, A Thousand Suns, well be out soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-08-16, 12:20:08
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-08-14, 16:23:33
First spin, nothing new under the sun; Iron Maiden as we know it.

Play some recent Priest albums instead, Mad. They'v become bigtime progressive, and they have some interesting things to say too  ;)

Maiden have never been more than a Priest clone - with a big swagger - excellent musicians, but not really innovative  :-\


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-08-14, 17:18:06
I saw a guy with an Opeth t-Shirt in a store here!

Greenie, Opeth are currently one of the biggest metal groups all over the world  *horns*


Quote from: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-08-15, 19:37:30
I remember you used to listen to LP, Nicky. Did you listen to it? The next album, A Thousand Suns, well be out soon.

Yeah, Draco, I like Linkin Park, and I have four of their albums  8)

I'l have to get A Thousand Suns too. Thanx, Draco  :)


Played two great albums that I seem to be rather alone with in the Room ... or ?


David Bowie:  "Heroes"

One of my fave albums with Bowie. Lotta fine melody with Bowie's fabulous singing, catchy rhythms, and eerie, yeah real eerie - that's why Bowie never becomes pop  *horns*

On this one, both Eno and Fripp are in the mix, so it gets an extra dose of eerieness  8)


Korn:  Untouchables

Now, if "grunge" hadnt been applied to the Seattle groups, I could apply this designation to this album. Real grungy, and also eerie, as only Korn can do it  *horns*

Hollow Life is a lovely song. Yeah, you wouldnt expect it from these guys, but it's real etheric  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-08-16, 17:00:55
NP  Audioslave:  Out Of Exile

Fine rock, but not progressive. Very song based. Remind me of Pearl Jam. Chris Cornell is great and very expressive, but I miss some more exploration by the other guys, just like with PJ - and for that matter, U2, Coldplay and Oasis.

When listening to these groups, I really experience myself as a proggie. It's nice for some 3-4 songs. But then I get bored  :-\

I'm simply far more gripped by e.g. Contagion and Scenes From A Memory  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:25:17
JP  Deftones:  Saturday Night Wrist

Very special and exciting music (and nice equivocal title)  8)  but doesnt quite get there, to my pantheon, to my taste  :-\

I'm looking very much forward to listening to their recent Diamond Eyes, and I'm praying for Chi  :)


NP  Korn:  Untouchables (on repeat)

Oh my, this is a killer album  *horns*

Korn are definitely pantheon  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:37:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:25:17
Korn are definitely pantheon  8)

I gave their most recent album (Korn III: Remember Who You Are) a listen last weekend and man, was I underwhelmed. Especially by the vocals, it sounds like... garbage (not the band ;)) to my ears. Now I'm afraid to give other albums a listen, maybe the bit of nostalgia that's still left after this weekend regarding Korn will go away as well. :-\.

Freak On A Leash still is a great track though, heard that one on the radio recently.


NP: Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory

Now this is another band I liked in that period of my life, but I still like them today! *horns*

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:45:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:37:10
I gave their most recent album (Korn III: Remember Who You Are) a listen last weekend and man, was I underwhelmed.

Tom, I havent yet heard Korn III. I read that it was sorta back to earlier.

Iac I'm very fond of the period Untouchables - Untitled, which includes See You On The Other Side and Look Into The Mirror. Great music, evocative (if maybe not epic) lyrics, very expressive singing by Jon, and the other guys are really into it (that's what makes music progressive).

So, before you give up Korn for now, give Untouchables a run.

Also keep in mind, Korn and Nevermore are very demanding (excruciating) bands - faaaaaaaaaaaar more than Coldplay  ;)

Therefore, all the more precious when one's there  *horns*


Otoh I know that I have to get more into Oceansize - seems like a great band  8)

Karnivool I know I like, just have to get the albums somehow. They don't seem to have'm at Cop Main Library  :(


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-08-13, 14:37:13
NP: Marillion - Less Is More

Less is indeed more. What an album. A big plus: My girlfriend also likes it! ;D

Yeah, my lady too likes H-Marillion a lot.

Maybe they like the title too, a hint to us  :D

I tho have to admit to getting somewhat bored by'm. Guess I'd prefer more as more here  ;D

Honestly, they seem stuck in a rut to me, complacent with givin their many fans more of the same old stuff  :-\

Man, do I miss the craziness of Fish  *horns*

But then we have his fabulous albums .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:49:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:45:16
Also keep in mind, Korn and Nevermore are very demanding (excruciating) bands - faaaaaaaaaaaar more than Coldplay  ;)

Speaking of demanding bands: How are you progressing with BTBAM? ;)

By the way, I listened to some Anubis Gate over the weekend as well. Sounds promising. Definitely worth checking out. Thanks! :)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 14:05:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:49:42
Speaking of demanding bands:

Hey Tom, that's my weapon  ;D


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How are you progressing with BTBAM? ;)

Yeah right, they are demanding - whew - almost too much for me. Well, I listen to'm now and then. Definitely unique and progressive - that's what keeps me hangin on  8)

But as I mentioned earlier, I'd like to see their music a bit more cohesive - I think


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I listened to some Anubis Gate over the weekend as well. Sounds promising. Definitely worth checking out. So Thanks!

Yeah, who would have expected such greatness from a prog-underdeveloped country. They certainly stand out here for those who can hear  *horns*

Unfortunately one sees or hears nothing of'm in the media, not even the music magazines  :(

The TV rock programs are pure shit in Denmark (except for the fine BBC program Seven Ages Of Rock that was shown recently) - but hey, I didnt say that, guys

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2010-08-17, 22:41:38
NP Air - Pocket Symphony

BP: David Bowie - Reality

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Played two great albums that I seem to be rather alone with in the Room ... or ?

David Bowie:  "Heroes"

One of my fave albums with Bowie. Lotta fine melody with Bowie's fabulous singing, catchy rhythms, and eerie, yeah real eerie - that's why Bowie never becomes pop 

On this one, both Eno and Fripp are in the mix, so it gets an extra dose of eerieness
So Nicky, your not alone with Bowie. He has made so many great albums and I hardly have enough in my collection, just the Platinum Collection and the last three. I'm really hooked on Heathen these days, amazing album that.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-17, 13:45:16
Yeah, my lady too likes H-Marillion a lot.

Maybe they like the title too, a hint to us  :D

I tho have to admit to getting somewhat bored by'm. Guess I'd prefer more as more here  ;D

Honestly, they seem stuck in a rut to me, complacent with givin their many fans more of the same old stuff  :-\

Man, do I miss the craziness of Fish  *horns*

But then we have his fabulous albums .....

Nicky.
Tsk tsk Nicky, current Marillion may not be your cup of tea, but you can hardly charge them with just doing more of the same.  ??? From Brave onwards they've been steadily experimenting with new sounds and directions, each subsequent album being a reaction to the one before. It has given some hit and miss results (notably on This Strange Engine, Radiation, .Com, and Somewhere Else), but it's hardly complacent and resulted in some real stellar albums, i.e. Marbles, Afraid Of Sunlight and Happiness Is The Road. Marillion/Fish and Marillion/H are simply two different bands, that's all.

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NP  Audioslave:  Out Of Exile

Fine rock, but not progressive. Very song based. Remind me of Pearl Jam. Chris Cornell is great and very expressive, but I miss some more exploration by the other guys, just like with PJ - and for that matter, U2, Coldplay and Oasis.
How does this one compare to their eponymous debut? I really like that one, especially Chris Cornell's vocals [yeah I know, Euphoria Morning is on my shopping list!]. I can listen to the track Like A Stone again and again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-08-18, 12:30:43
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2010-08-17, 22:41:38
So Nicky, your not alone with Bowie. He has made so many great albums and I hardly have enough in my collection

Great, Erik  8)

Bowie is amazing  *horns*


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Tsk tsk Nicky, current Marillion may not be your cup of tea, but you can hardly charge them with just doing more of the same.

Thanx for the characterisation, Erik. I'l be more open to H-Marillion  :)

I guess my temperament just prefers/requires more raucous stuff these days.


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How does this one compare to their eponymous debut?

I havent heard that one yet, Erik. I have it on my SL.

Euphoria Morning is by far the best album I'v heard with CC singing. It's a real pearl  :)

When you know the Eleven albums, you can hear how much Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider put into EM  8)


How come no one else in the Room listens to Eleven  ???

You guys are really missing something great  ;)


Here's somethin else great:

NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached

Simply a masterpiece  *horns*

The storyline and lyrics are sci-fi and fantasy raised to theosophy, about some individuals, the Detached, who learn how to transcend/ travel in/thru space and time. The English is eminent (Erik  ;) ), and has the transcendent dimension. The story follows a Detached, Bilao, who travels in time and space, e.g. to the building of the pyramids, and stuff happens that's pretty far out. More later  ;)

The music is melodic progmetal, in class with Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder (a fine triad Denmark-Norway-Sweden), and AG build up a mood illustrating the time and place and challenges that Bilao encounters.

An album that one can keep working with  8)


JP  Nevermore:  The Obsidian Conspiracy

Also a masterpiece  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-08-18, 13:41:23
NP  Silent Call  on   MySpace  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/silentcallswe/

Andi Kravlaja was the main vocalist on Seventh Wonder's first album Become. He did a great job there  8)

Unfortunately, for reasons unknown to me, he was forced to leave SW. (The present singer, Andi's successor, Tommy Karevik, is great too.)

I'v been tagging Andi since then. He's now the singer in Silent Call, another fine Swedish melodic progmetal group.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2010-08-18, 21:58:30
NP : Regatta De Blanc, The Police, on vinyl.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-08-19, 06:10:31
Quote from: Draco chimera on Wed, 2010-08-18, 21:58:30
NP : Regatta De Blanc, The Police, on vinyl.

My first ever album  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-08-19, 12:27:43
NP  Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Watch

A great classic  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-08-19, 16:32:27
Greatest hits by The Police
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-08-19, 19:53:12
JP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery
     Cloudkicker - The Map is Not the Territory
     Cloudkicker - Portmanteau
     Cloudkicker - ]]][[[

NP: Devin Townsend - Terria

BTW, I've dabbled in David Bowie as well, although all that stuff is on vinyl and tape.  Heroes is a good one for sure, and I was also fond of Aladdin Sane and Station to Station.  Overall, he's certainly not pop, although I think he did stick his toe in the pop water now and then (Let's Dance, for instance).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-08-20, 12:00:52
JP David Bowie - A Reality Tour [live 2003]

Just added this amazing live album to my collection for a mere € 9,99 (2cd with 33 tracks!).  Excellent mixture of old and new material and a marvellous performance. The different rendition of Loving The Alien alone is worth the price of admission, but it's all bliss from start to finish. Bowie rocks big time *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-08-20, 15:34:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-08-19, 19:53:12
BTW, I've dabbled in David Bowie as well

8) Greenie

Bowie is a serious, truly progressive artist.

I don't know whether he's doing anything groundbreaking himself these days, but he's helping many other fine artists with their stuff  8)

My fave with Bowie is Diamond Dogs. It's really a very special album, with an eerie atmosphere (I like that, as you know), and lotta melody, poignant lyrics, and fine instrumentation.

He's covered an incredible range. And he's always exciting, regardless of what he does  *horns*


JP  Bullet For My Valentine:  The Poison

JP  BTBAM:  Alaska

Both fine albums, altho they don't really grip me  :)


This one does bigtime:

NP  Ten:  Babylon

This tale of love (both perverted and true) placed in a dreary future never ceases to grip me, and the music really strikes home with me  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-08-21, 10:54:37
NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached  (on repeat)

Here's what I wrote on their Facebook site. I was the first to write anything. Where are the proggies who can identify Genius ?  ::)


Anubis Gate are one of the greatest bands on this planet, to my mind in league with Dream Theater and Judas Priest (after 1996) !!!

The Detached is an epic as majestic as The Wall, DT's Scenes From A Memory, and Priest's Nostradamus.

Why do I say that ? Cause these albums have concepts that draw you in and seize your thinking. They substantially change your way of thinking about your life.

Of course the music has to live up to it ... and it does in all four cases.

Martin Rauff has rendered a captivating story, for those of us proggies who have philosophical inclinations, of the so-called "detached", humans who gain the power to escape the usual trappings of time and space. The detached can travel in time and space, backwards and forwards, instantaneously. Further, they do not age. The detached resemble what in theosophy are called "masters". Thus Martin Rauff, being an academically trained philosopher and a fantasy master, has drawn from both spheres to create a mind-boggling tale.

The Anubis guys live up to this challenge. Henrik Fevre has written the lyrics to the songs, and the English here is almost as masterly as Rauff's. Jacob Hansen has a tremendous range of expression, and he delivers his English texts eminently.

I could rave much more about this great epic, and maybe I will later on, but now I'd just like to add: Guys, this is BIG stuff. Get this album and make it part of your life! It deserves it and merits it.

Also Andromeda Unchained is fabulous. The music here entices easier than that of The Detached, but I won't say that it's better. I'v realised that The Detached is an album you can work with a looong time, and you will again and again experience new things.

So to the Anubis guys and Martin Rauff: Thanx sooo much for this great gift to us music lovers. A super album !

How about some concerts soon ?

That this group has arisen out of Denmark, a country where the mainstream music culture is depressingly low, attests further to their genius.

Nicky Brown (living in Copenhagen).


Roomies  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-08-21, 12:45:52
NP  Aeon Zen  on  MySpace

British melodic progmetal band.

Another amazing band. Extraordinarily varied, we pass by Andromeda, Circus Maximus, To-Mera, SyX, DT, Scar Symmetry, Sinatra  *horns*

Does that give an impression of the range ?  ;D

http://www.myspace.com/aeonzen

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-08-21, 12:52:46
Nice story about AG, Nicky.  *horns*

Both thumps up.  ;D

NP> Spock's Beard ~ X

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-08-21, 19:25:38
JP  Pearl Jam:  Riot Act

Donno whether I'm gettin old and sentimental, but I'm beginnin to like these guys more and more  8)


NP  David Bowie:  Hours

Guess I got a crush on Bowie these days  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-08-22, 11:00:52
NP Marillion - Happiness Is The Road

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-08-21, 19:25:38
NP  David Bowie:  Hours

Guess I got a crush on Bowie these days  :)
Same here ;) I've been playing the Reality tour live album a lot the past days.
Hours is a strong, moody album. I really like Bowie's latter day work. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-08-22, 17:52:56
Night is the new day by Katatonia and then hoping to listen to some Anubis Gate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-08-22, 19:41:59
NP Steve Hackett - Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth

Vintage Hackett, Fire On The Moon is my fave track on this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-08-23, 11:32:59
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-08-22, 17:52:56
... hoping to listen to some Anubis Gate

8)  Funkster.

I'm sure you'l enjoy it  :)


NP  David Bowie:  Hours  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-08-23, 15:01:25
V by Symphony X

Back in a prog metal mood  ;) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-08-24, 12:10:22
Dream Theater - Black clouds and silver linings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-24, 12:24:02
Excellent choices, Funkster. Both faves of mine  8)

Another fave:

Korn:  Follow The Leader  (on repeat)

A great album, groundbreaking. If one hadnt used "nu metal" for Korn, one could well have used "avantgarde metal". Korn are one of the most exciting progmetal bands around  *horns*

They do some of the same stuff as Linkin Park, particularly on Leader, but they go much deeper  ;)

I'm keeping company with Korn these days  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-08-26, 22:20:01
Korn isn't bad.
Haven't heard their latest album but I tend to like them from time to time.

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ Room V disc II: Floydian Memories [24:36]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-08-27, 15:43:37
NP  Caamora She

All Roomies should get into this one, for several reasons, mainly cuz it's a fabulous album  *horns*

Guys, I'm tired of being the daily entertainer. If you guys want the Room to be a place that we look forward to visiting daily, then you *#§ well better get yer finger outta yer a*. I mean it !  If I can conjure up stuff, then you can too. I'm not that much more intelligent than you  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-27, 19:44:41
JP: Genesis - Nursery Cryme    Still amazing after all these years.  *horns*  I'm particularly fond of Musical Box and Hogweed.

NP: Gentle Giant - Free Hand    I need to get some more of these guys in digital format.  Lots of fun for those who enjoy odd timings and inventive vocals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-08-28, 19:39:12
IQ - The Wake 25th Anniverary Deluxe Edition (sound improved a lot!)
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-08-29, 21:19:37
Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-08-29, 21:27:03
The blue garden by Masters of reality
Time travelling blues by Orange Goblin

Bit of heaviness a la Sabbath  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-30, 17:38:28
Hey guys. Back from my regular european-salaree-three-weeks-summer-vacation. Yes, I know, Manatee, you dont have it on your side of the world. Sympathy is what you need my friend (*)

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-08-13, 15:50:31
I don't own any Crüe, but they're always good for a listen if you're in a party mood.  They're sort of a poor-man's Van Halen.
This is definitively not the kind of categorization that will help to raise my interest for MC ;D
QuoteI need a Jonesy visitation to get my next Marillion recommendation.  Any ideas from the rest of you M fans?  I have the above, the two Happinesses, and Marbles (plus the first three from the Fish era on vinyl).
So you dont have Clutching At Straws yet ?  :P That can not be true !!! That will be your first move. Then go forward from the beginning of the Hogarth's area : Seasons End, Holidays In Eden(*), Brave and so on. Of course, go for the 2 cd's version each time it exists (*) ;)

JP Magenta - Seven The kind of music that makes you believe in mankind again, not less  *horns*
NP Pendragon - Concerto Maximo  The live rendition gives a (slightly) rougher edge to Pendragon's music that is welcome to my ears.

(*) There's a link between those three passages. Will you find it ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-08-31, 12:15:30
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-30, 17:38:28
So you dont have Clutching At Straws yet ?  :P That can not be true !!!

This is my fave Marillion album. Lotta great rage, energy and melody ... which followed Fish thereafter  ;)


NP  Priest:  Ram It Down

Still basically classic Priest.

They naturally got a lotta criticism for this title from bourgeois and women's lib circles  ;)

How they changed after this album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-08-31, 20:25:23
Muse ~ Haarp (DVD)

So actually, it's now watching.  ;)

I'm so very into Muse at the moment.
It's fresh, energetic, intense...

I never thought I would say this but... I like them!

Bellamy has a strange way of singing but it fits the music.
People say that the band's music sounds like Queen but to me they are way better than Queen.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-01, 12:28:31
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-08-31, 20:25:23
People say that the band's music sounds like Queen but to me they are way better than Queen.  8)

The thing is, Mad, that Queen were groundbreaking back in the 70's, one of the most exciting bands at the time !

Particularly Sheer Heart Attack practically gave me one when I heard it first time. It overwhelmed me like very few other albums have.

You can't say "groundbreaking" about Muse. They'v mixed things in a new way, particularly drawing on classical music and rock, but that's it.

In fact, already Electric Light Orchestra back in the 70's combined classical and rock, and that was groundbreaking. Try to listen to A New World Record, Mad.


NP  Caamora She

I played it from beginning to end and listened intently, also read all the liner notes  :)

This album is awesome *horns*

Lotta great music, lots to muse on  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-01, 15:23:11
JP: Arena - Contagion

NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Not much necessary to say about these two that hasn't been said.  They're just simply *horns*.

Re: Queen

I suppose they really did do some things that weren't the norm in music at the time, but somehow they just never really grabbed my attention (except maybe Bohemian Rhapsody).  Perhaps I should revisit them, although it seems like there are lots of bands that are completely new to me still out there to try.

Re: Clutching at Straws

This Marillion album completely flew under my radar because it came out not long after my "prog blackout period" began when I didn't really have easy access to prog (I moved away from my major source of prog information and favorite record store shortly after I got Misplaced Childhood).  It turns out that it's available for a very reasonable price on Amazon marketplace, so I just ordered it.  Thanks for the recommendations, guys.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-09-01, 16:07:38
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-01, 15:23:11
Re: Clutching at Straws

This Marillion album completely flew under my radar because it came out not long after my "prog blackout period" began when I didn't really have easy access to prog (I moved away from my major source of prog information and favorite record store shortly after I got Misplaced Childhood).  It turns out that it's available for a very reasonable price on Amazon marketplace, so I just ordered it.  Thanks for the recommendations, guys.   :)
Lucky you ! What a gem you are going to discover  :D

NP Magenta - New York Suite Seems to be a title that fits the discussion above
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-01, 16:25:17
NP: Flower Kings - Space Revolver

Transatlantic inspired me to give this one another spin.  I've found Flower Kings rather hard to get into, although I like this album.  Perhaps if I play it enough, I'll be ready for a more difficult one.  The beginning of this does sound somewhat like parts of Bridge Across Forever, which I'd say is a good thing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:03:55
Gazpacho - Firebird
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Simply love both Queen and Muse, is that okay too?  ;) We always take the Queen album 'Made in Heaven' with us on holidays 8).  And the last Muse album 'The Resistance' is sheer brilliance  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:54:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-01, 12:28:31
The thing is, Mad, that Queen were groundbreaking back in the 70's, one of the most exciting bands at the time !

Particularly Sheer Heart Attack practically gave me one when I heard it first time. It overwhelmed me like very few other albums have.

You can't say "groundbreaking" about Muse. They'v mixed things in a new way, particularly drawing on classical music and rock, but that's it.

In fact, already Electric Light Orchestra back in the 70's combined classical and rock, and that was groundbreaking. Try to listen to A New World Record, Mad.


Of course Muse isn't groundbreaking in that sense. Almost everything has been done before, so nowadays you almost have to be a genius to impress people.
I'm sure Queen was groundbreaking during those years, I'm not a Queen expert so I trust your word on that but it's more a matter of acceptance.
Whether you like Queen or not.
It's no secret that I don't have any affinity with Queen, never had.

In fact, while many claim that Bohemian Rhapsody is the best song ever written, I for one think Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever? are way better.

Go figure.

Besides that, everyone knows that Stairway to Heaven is the best song ever written. ;)

The thing is, that while I was never fond of Muse, I watched the DVD that goes along with the Haarp concert release and it just blew me away!
The intro and Knights of Cydonia (one of the best opening tracks to a concert I've ever heard, though it is the last song from the Black Holes and Revelations album) for instance. Map of the Problematic. Hurricanes and Butterflies.
Chills go through my spine.
Currently it's one of the best live concerts, together with acts like Pink Floyd and U2, that I have ever seen.  :o

Go double figure...   ::)

By the way, though it may not apear like that, there are a lot of gaps in my collection so I must say that I own next to nothing from ELO. ;)
One of the bands I still need to check upon.

Go triple figure.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:57:15
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:03:55
Simply love both Queen and Muse, is that okay too?  ;)

Of course it is!

Never question your own judgement.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:37:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:54:09
Go triple figure.  ;D

I tried, Mad, but I ended up lying on the floor being confused about what was legs and what was arms  ;D


As a well-worn rocker, I'l permit myself to say that Queen's Sheer Heart Attack, Zep II, Yes's Going For The One, E.L.O.'s A New World Record, and U2's The Joshua Tree are the most important albums by the respective groups, and must-haves for any serious rocker/proggie  ;)

With Floyd, it's not so obvious. They made at least four groundbreaking albums: Meddle, Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. I'd also say that Floyd were a notch above the other five great groups, maybe the only rock group up until DT that are fully in league with The Beatles  *horns*

I'l leave it to other Roomies who know Genesis better than me to identify the Genesis must-haves.


Guys, great that there's life in the Room again  8)


NP  Priest:  Jugulator

This is the most advanced or avant-garde album by Priest, and imo together with Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor the most advanced rock albums overall  *horns*

Endeavor has somehow made it, been well received by the cognoscenti, but not so Jugulator  :-\

Both albums will take years to be properly understood in progworld.

Both are extremely harsh, they bore into ya, they hurt - ouch - but for those who like to stick their necks out - like me - they'r ooooo, so delicious  *horns*

Took me looooong time and many spins to get to appreciate these two albums ... so it's not that I'm in any way categorically/dismally different from other proggies.

But here's a tip/clue iac. Hope one day to share this music with other Roomies, that's why I'm persistent about it. Where else than in these circles would I find peers ?

E.g. the Neverworld is run by veeeeery nasty (and maybe not too bright) people - not a place for Roomie types at all - and the Priest official site is dominated by people who relish the pre-Jugulator leather & spike stuff. Ripper, who sang unbelievably on Jugulator and Demolition, is almost non grata there  ::)

OK, nuff rambling for today from Vangede (my town).

Guys, let's get the Room bristling with music  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:41:14
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-08-31, 20:25:23
Muse ~ Haarp (DVD)

I never thought I would say this but... I like them!

Bellamy has a strange way of singing but it fits the music.
People say that the band's music sounds like Queen but to me they are way better than Queen.  8)

Finally, I thought this day would never come. ;D Muse are simply great. Like you, I dig 'em more than Queen and indeed, it's pretty obvious that they lifted some elements out of Queen's music. But so what? Every band has it's influences. In my view a band doesn't need to be groundbreaking in order to be good. So while Muse may not be very original in that sense, they are really good at what they do and especially their live-shows are an unforgettable experience. Also, Matt Bellamy is one of the most talented musicians I ever witnessed. He is truly gifted. 8)

NP: Ayreon - Universal Migrator - Part One: The Dream Sequencer

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:53:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:41:14
Muse are simply great.

OK, guys, I'l take'm up again.

I got a bit tired of the Black Hole stuff, but I have to admit that what I'v heard from The Resistance is quite refreshing. They'v cut the hackneyed classical arpeggios and focussed more on rock substance  8)


Quote
In my view a band doesn't need to be groundbreaking in order to be good.

Right, Tom, Celine's rendition of The Power Of Love is hardly groundbreaking but it's great nonetheless. In fact it wasnt even original, as she covered it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:04:46
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-01, 15:23:11
... but somehow they just never really grabbed my attention (except maybe Bohemian Rhapsody).

Everybody's haranguing about Bohemian Rhapsody, as if this were the one and all of Queen  ::)

BR is a great and fun song, but guys: There's soooooo much more to Queen. These guys were serious and seeking musicians !!!

Any of you guys into Sheer Heart Attack ?  Tellya, you don't know Queen before you'v heard this album. Completely different from Night and Day.

And Made In Heaven ?  Also very different, and equally much Queen - aint that right, Teunis ?

Guys, please be serious about Queen !

They merit it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:06:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:53:31
... what I'v heard from The Resistance is quite refreshing. They'v cut the hackneyed classical arpeggios and focussed more on rock substance  8)

Hmm, I don't know if that's so true. The Resistance is the album that got the most resistance (oh my, did I really make that lame joke?) from die-hard fans for being too Queen-like, or too much orientated on classical music (there's even a real symphony, spread out over the last 3 tracks). Next to this there are some 'proper' rock-songs on the album. This combination of genres makes it my favourite Muse-cd to date.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:13:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:04:46
Guys, please be serious about Queen !

I am. I listened to a lot of Queen-stuff when I was younger. I would always go 'shopping' in my dad's cd-collection and often ended up with a Queen-album (I must have listened to Made In Heaven about a million times). Nowadays I still listen to Queen, but not as much as I used to (and probably should do ;)).

By the way, recently I saw a documentary on the life of Farrokh Bulsara and I found it very impressive. What an icon. Too bad he died much too young.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:14:58
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-09-01, 16:07:38
New York Suite Seems to be a title that fits the discussion above

Is this some sorta French humor ?  :o

Where's the preceding "New York", and where's the "suite", Bups ? - unless you'v made some sorta anagram, or rebus, or allegory  ;D

Guess that if you'r staying over in a hotel suite, and ya fall out the window, you'l be en suite clutching at straws to stay alive - is that French humor ?

Hey, better get goin now .....  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-09-02, 17:31:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:37:12
I tried, Mad, but I ended up lying on the floor being confused about what was legs and what was arms  ;D


As a well-worn rocker, I'l permit myself to say that Queen's Sheer Heart Attack, Zep II, Yes's Going For The One, E.L.O.'s A New World Record, and U2's The Joshua Tree are the most important albums by the respective groups, and must-haves for any serious rocker/proggie  ;)

I agree with you on Zep II and The Joshua Tree. ;)
Especially the latter is marvelous on the Remaster.
Utter brilliant!

QuoteWith Floyd, it's not so obvious. They made at least four groundbreaking albums: Meddle, Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall.

And while we're at it, let's not forget Animals shall we?
A fine album it is.
I agree that with Pink Floyd things are getting a bit harder to choose from.
One of the true dinosaurs in prog music alongside acts like Yes, Genesis and King Crimson.
Camel is also good but just 'one of those bands'.
Though you definitely should listen to Moonmadness.
Outstanding.

QuoteI'd also say that Floyd were a notch above the other five great groups, maybe the only rock group up until DT that are fully in league with The Beatles  *horns*

Probably true I guess.
Maybe you should add Rolling Stones to that list though I was never fond of them.

It's like they say: Either you like the Beatles or you like the Rolling Stones but you can never like both of them.

QuoteI'l leave it to other Roomies who know Genesis better than me to identify the Genesis must-haves.

Probably everything from the Gabriel-era minus From Genesis to Revelation.
That album, their first, has got nothing to do with prog/sympho whatsoever.
The least played Genesis album in my prog-treasure chest.  ;D

Though I must add that Wind and Wuthering and A Trick of the Tail (Collins-era) is also outstanding.

QuoteGuys, great that there's life in the Room again  8)

Indeed!

Holidays are over.
Lets talk some music!

Hmm, I just had a de-ja vu.  :o

np> Gazpacho ~ Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-09-02, 17:36:54
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-08-30, 17:38:28
Hey guys. Back from my regular european-salaree-three-weeks-summer-vacation. Yes, I know, Manatee, you dont have it on your side of the world. Sympathy is what you need my friend (*)

So you dont have Clutching At Straws yet ?  :P That can not be true !!! That will be your first move. Then go forward from the beginning of the Hogarth's area : Seasons End, Holidays In Eden(*), Brave and so on. Of course, go for the 2 cd's version each time it exists (*) ;)

(*) There's a link between those three passages. Will you find it ?

Hmm, I'd guess the sympathy part refers to Sympathy for the Devil (and hey, I'm American, but I'm not *that* evil  ;) ).  The horned one was the supposed tempter in snake form in Eden.  The exists part has me puzzled.  I suppose you could connect it to Eden by saying that it's an account of how we came to exist, but I feel like I'm stretching for that one.  Is this close to what you had in mind?

JP: Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery

Had to play this -- I woke up singing Baker St. Muse.

NP: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick

One of the all-time greats.  If I can get my thoughts organized, I'll try to give my reasons why on that other topic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-09-02, 18:21:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:41:14
Finally, I thought this day would never come. ;D

So did I.  ;D

QuoteMuse are simply great. Like you, I dig 'em more than Queen and indeed, it's pretty obvious that they lifted some elements out of Queen's music. But so what? Every band has it's influences.

Tom, you're the man.  ;)
Couldn't have said it better.

In fact, I never it better.  ??? ::)

QuoteIn my view a band doesn't need to be groundbreaking in order to be good.

Did I say that you're right?

I'm sure I did.

QuoteSo while Muse may not be very original in that sense, they are really good at what they do and especially their live-shows are an unforgettable experience. Also, Matt Bellamy is one of the most talented musicians I ever witnessed. He is truly gifted. 8)


No, no, no, you're wrong!!!






;D




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-09-02, 21:29:39
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-01, 19:57:15
Of course it is!
Never question your own judgement.  ;)
Phew, relieved  :).
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:04:46
And Made In Heaven ?  Also very different, and equally much Queen - aint that right, Teunis ?
Really great. The order of songs and all quality. Even my wife likes it  ;). No, seriously my favourite Queen album! I only don't get the humour of the last, long instrumental. Do you Nicky?
Today: IQ - Frequency
            Frost - Experiments in Mass Appeal
            Magenta - Seven


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-03, 13:13:42
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-09-02, 17:31:09
And while we're at it, let's not forget Animals shall we?
A fine album it is.

You'r right, Mad, but I wouldnt call it "groundbreaking", like the four other albums are. I'd call it "subtle" and "moody". How's that ?

Actually a bit like The Final Cut, altho the two albums are quite different, but both are very much Roger Waters, lotta acoustic vocal stuff, lotta bite, but also feeling.

I think that everything from Atom Heart Mother to Final Cut is pure genius.

Atom Heart has been downplayed a lot, but I sure remember hearing it upon release. It went directly under my skin, it became an obsession with me  *horns*

And all them wonderful songs by each of the guys on Side 2 - whew  :)


Quote
Though you definitely should listen to Moonmadness. Outstanding.

Thanx for the tip, Mad. Got it on my SL now  :)


Quote
Probably true I guess

As I have said so, it definitely is true. - a so-called "funkster"  ;D


Quote
Maybe you should add Rolling Stones to that list though I was never fond of them.

The Rolling Stones were great, and they had a short period when they were in league with The Beatles:  Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967), which was Stones' Sgt. Pepper, and just as great imo; and Beggars Banquet (1968), another very special masterpiece. After those, they made a few more great albums, but they gradually became lazy - which never happened to The Beatles - and after Exile On Main Street, it all seems one (Goats Head) soup to me  :-\


Quote
From Genesis to Revelation. That album, their first, has got nothing to do with prog/sympho whatsoever.

OK, interesting, Mad. I'v never heard it, and I guess I can do without it  :-\

I once loved Tresspass and Nursery Cryme  8)

Today they sound rather quaint to me, and I guess I'm into bit heavier stuff  ;D


Quote
Though I must add that Wind and Wuthering and A Trick of the Tail (Collins-era) is also outstanding.

Not to mention Duke, which is highly progressive and rocks like hell  *horns*

When do you guys think that the Genesis guys gave in to poppiness ?


Quote
Lets talk some music!

I think that's what we'r doin  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-09-02, 21:29:39
I only don't get the humour of the last, long instrumental. Do you Nicky?

I love that piece. It's soooo deep. It catches the complexity of Freddie so amazingly, Teunis  ;)

I think that Brian worked a long time on it ..... and it's utterly awesome  8)

Teunis, chase every non-proggie outta yer living room, take a (Belgian) beer from the fridge, drink it sloooowly, and get into the mood of this extraordinary piece  :)


But still nobody here really gets the Priest thingy  :(

Guys !  ;)


And I miss Jonesy to share Nevermore with  :'(


NP  Priest: Demolition

Also a fabulous album  *horns*

Tip: Get it before Jugulator. Demolition is far more accessible. Two wonderful songs that will win yer heart straightaway: Close To You  &  Lost And Found  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-09-02, 17:36:54
Hmm, I'd guess ...

8) Greenie

Knowing Bups, his tale is probably just as wacky, and more devious  ;D


Quote
NP: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick

One of the all-time greats.  If I can get my thoughts organized, I'll try to give my reasons why on that other topic.

Please do, Greenie  ;)

I was once crazy about this one, and I'm longing to hear it again .....


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-09-02, 18:21:23
Tom, you're the man.  ;)

That's what the cat says too - when dinner is served  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-03, 19:28:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-03, 13:13:42
I love that piece. It's soooo deep. It catches the complexity of Freddie so amazingly, Teunis  ;)

I think that Brian worked a long time on it ..... and it's utterly awesome  8)

Teunis, chase every non-proggie outta yer living room, take a (Belgian) beer from the fridge, drink it sloooowly, and get into the mood of this extraordinary piece  :)
Too deep for me I'm afraid  ;). Found it boring, nothing happens for a long time till the climax at the end. Most of the time I skipped this song. Okay, I'll give it another try with my headphones on  *horns*. Maybe it will click after 25 (Belgian) beers :D.

NP (for the fourth time): Gazpacho - Missa Atropos (and loving it!!)
Earlier: Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-04, 12:40:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-03, 19:28:56
Maybe it will click after 25 (Belgian) beers :D.

Teunis  :o

Soon we'l be seein you jugglin with bongs  ???

You'v always been the decent guy here. Leave the extremes to me  >:(

If you guzzle 25 Belgian beers, your brain will click off  ;D


NP  Amorphis:  Silent Waters

Oh how I love this music. So atmospheric, melodic, and expansive. I visualise the endless spans of Finnish waters and woods, and hear the stories of the people who have lived there thru the ages  8)

Thanx again, Tom, for gettin me onto this great group.

I think that most Roomies would enjoy Amorphis. There's some growl here and there, but it's quite friendly growl, and Tomi's clean singing is wonderful  ;)

It's amazing that there still are so many people who think that rock is for morons. There's sooooo much culture here - aint that right, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-04, 12:57:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-03, 13:13:42
You'r right, Mad, but I wouldnt call it "groundbreaking", like the four other albums are. I'd call it "subtle" and "moody". How's that ?

Fine by me.  ;)
It's funny though, since a lot of people claim that the four biggest PF albums are Dark Side, Wish You, Animals and The Wall.
Indeed, Meddle and The Final Cut are good albums but I think that the latter should be considered as Roger Waters' first solo album. His hand is all over the place, if you know what I mean.

QuoteActually a bit like The Final Cut, altho the two albums are quite different, but both are very much Roger Waters, lotta acoustic vocal stuff, lotta bite, but also feeling.

Right.

QuoteI think that everything from Atom Heart Mother to Final Cut is pure genius.

Wasn't Meddle released before Atom Heart Mother?  ;)

I have some mixed feelings about Atom by the way.
It isn't a bad album, on the contrary but especially the title-track gives me a non-Pink-Floyd feeling.
It sounds and feels like a different band, yet on the other hand it is the same.

QuoteThanx for the tip, Mad. Got it on my SL now  :)

You're quite welcome. ;)

QuoteThe Rolling Stones were great, and they had a short period when they were in league with The Beatles:  Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967), which was Stones' Sgt. Pepper, and just as great imo; and Beggars Banquet (1968), another very special masterpiece. After those, they made a few more great albums, but they gradually became lazy - which never happened to The Beatles - and after Exile On Main Street, it all seems one (Goats Head) soup to me  :-\

Others should elaborate about the Rolling Stones.
I own next to nothing of the stones.

I'm more a Beatles-guy. ;)

QuoteI once loved Tresspass and Nursery Cryme  8)

Outstanding albums!
Together with Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway they represent the best what Genesis has ever done.
A lot of people also like the Ray Wilson-album Calling All Stations but it does nothing to me.
It isn't as essential as the aforementioned ones.
In fact, with Mike Rutherford on guitars they've lost a big deal of their music-identity.
The albums with Steve Hackett upon it where outstanding and it shows what a talented guitarist he is.
Mike isn't a 'real' guitarist, he's just a bassplayer who went from four to six.
It's quite challenging for a bassplayer to become a good guitarist in my opinion.
I never understood why they never choose for Daryl Streumer to be the new guitarist.
Agreed, his playing sounds and looks like Hackett but at least they would've had a real guitarist.
Instead they've went for second best.

I'll stop now. ;)

QuoteToday they sound rather quaint to me, and I guess I'm into bit heavier stuff  ;D

Partly true for what I'm concerned.
Nowadays I tend to play the new albums a lot more than the old albums, except for acts like King Crimson, Genesis and Pink Floyd.

QuoteNot to mention Duke, which is highly progressive and rocks like hell  *horns*

Nah, together with Abacap and Invisible Touch it represents the worst Genesis albums I'm afraid.
The Genesis album is quite good and to a certain extend so is We Can't Dance (ridiculous title by the way) but Abacap and Duke...I can live without.

QuoteWhen do you guys think that the Genesis guys gave in to poppiness ?

The first signs were on ...And Then There Were Three.
After that they've become massive (especially during Invisible Touch) on one hand but lost proggy sound on the other.
The reason why Invisible Touch became so huge was that the broad audience, from who a lot were probably ignorant about prog-music, became interested.
Rock but with a poppy edge over it.

QuoteI think that's what we'r doin  *horns*

Indeed. ;)

QuoteBut still nobody here really gets the Priest thingy  :(

Guys !  ;)

Been there, done that.

QuoteAnd I miss Jonesy to share Nevermore with  :'(

Me too actually.
Especially since I bought their previous album. ??? :-\ ;D

I really stop now. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-04, 13:09:44
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-04, 12:57:08
Been there, done that.

::)

::)

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Quote
Especially since I bought their previous album

How about gettin some more of their albums, Mad. They'r all great, except maybe the first one, which probably only Nevermore fans can appreciate.

I can recommend Dreaming Neon Black as your next N-album. It's very melodic and not too harsh  ;)


Quote
Wasn't Meddle released before Atom Heart Mother?

I actually had to check up on that to be sure. They'r both from the same time. But I was right:  Atom Heart Mother is from 1970, Meddle from 1971.


Quote
His hand is all over the place, if you know what I mean.

That's what she said  ;D

Agree, Mad  8)

And Roger continued doing amazing stuff  *horns*


Quote
I'm more a Beatles-guy.

I'm too, Mad, by far, but I can still enjoy Majesty and Banquet, and the songs As Tears Go By, "Paint It, Black", Ruby Tuesday, and Lady Jane (on my "Classic" list)  *horns*


Quote
A lot of people also like the Ray Wilson-album Calling All Stations but it does nothing to me.

Actually pretty much everything after Abacab I find uninteresting. They simply lost their spark. Sounds harsh, but that's the way I feel about it.

There are some nice stories, but musically they lost it  :(

Contrary to Priest imo: With A Touch Of Evil they revved up, something amazing happened to Glenn, and then came his soloalbums, and then Jugulator, Demolition, Angel, and Nostradamus - whew  *horns*

And Mad  ;) ;) ;)

Don't give me any more  ::)'s, or else I'l go Mad.


Quote
Nah, together with Abacap and Invisible Touch it represents the worst Genesis albums I'm afraid.

You might be right about me overrating Duke, Mad.

But it was the album that got me seriously into Genesis, so therefore it means something special to me  :)


Quote
The first signs were on ...And Then There Were Three. After that they've become massive (especially during Invisible Touch) on one hand but lost proggy sound on the other.

You'r probably right about that, Mad  :(

Adds substance to my theory that true prog and mainstream popularity are moving further and further away from each other  :'(

Seems like Genesis' fate epitomises this situation  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-09-04, 16:47:46
Too many quotes to keep up with, so I'll just say my piece.   ;)

I'll weigh in on Genesis (can't resist).  I'd say/agree that their prime period goes from Trespass through Wind and Wuthering.  I'm definitely including Foxtrot among their best, perhaps even the best of all (for one thing, it's got Supper's Ready).  "Your Own Special Way" might have been the first hint of pop, although it's a nice song on an excellent album.  After that I'd agree there was a bit of pop on ...And Then There Were Three with "Follow You, Follow Me" although that one wasn't so bad (it still had mellotron if I recall correctly).  I think that album was more just prog Genesis not at their best -- losing Hackett may have cost them some of their complexity.  Duke was a good album, but I think it has definite pop elements -- "Turn it On Again" seems made for radio, although I still like it.  After that, I think they're a good pop band with prog elements coming out now and then.

As to the Stones vs. the Beatles, I think they're very different bands for the most part, so I don't know that a comparison between the two is all that significant even though they've always been considered rivals.  As I've said before, while I acknowledge that the Beatles have some historical importance, I only find the occasional song of theirs interesting, in part perhaps because I've just heard them so much.  I like the edge the Stones have more, but I also agree with Nicky that most of their newer stuff sounds like they're "just mailing it in".

I'm one who did in fact consider Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall to be the "big four" by PF.  Perhaps Animals isn't quite up there with the other three, although the line "You're nearly a laugh, but you're really a cry" always was a favorite of mine.  I think Mad is spot on that The Final Cut is more like a Waters solo album, and I also like Meddle, but it's perhaps not as rich as the others.  I can't really claim to have a strong opinion on Atom Heart Mother (or Piper at the Gates of Dawn) since I've really only heard them a couple of times.

NP: Amorphis (songs on My Space)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-09-04, 18:59:52
NP: Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

Hmm, new Oceansize, interesting... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-09-04, 19:57:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-04, 12:40:41
Teunis  :o

Soon we'l be seein you jugglin with bongs  ???

You'v always been the decent guy here. Leave the extremes to me  >:(

If you guzzle 25 Belgian beers, your brain will click off  ;D
LOL  ;).

Today: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
            Toto - Greatest Hits Live...And More (DVD)
            Gall - Anonym
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-04, 21:59:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-09-04, 18:59:52
NP: Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

Hmm, new Oceansize, interesting... 8)

Tom

I quite like the Frames album.
Tell me, is the new album (weird title btw) as good as Frames?

On topic>

Rush ~ Rush in Rio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-09-05, 08:43:22
Skyforger by Amorphis for the first time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-06, 10:52:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-02, 15:14:58
Is this some sorta French humor ?  :o

Where's the preceding "New York", and where's the "suite", Bups ? - unless you'v made some sorta anagram, or rebus, or allegory  ;D
Well, in French, suite means "what happens next" and I just had a discussion with this Manatee guy from New-York. But forget it, maybe French are too clever to share this kind of jokes with foreigners ...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-06, 11:03:04
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-09-02, 17:36:54
Hmm, I'd guess the sympathy part refers to Sympathy for the Devil (and hey, I'm American, but I'm not *that* evil  ;) ).  The horned one was the supposed tempter in snake form in Eden.  The exists part has me puzzled.  I suppose you could connect it to Eden by saying that it's an account of how we came to exist, but I feel like I'm stretching for that one.  Is this close to what you had in mind?
Huh  :o

Maybe I should have put the last (*) just after the word "version" ...

OK, so the album Holidays In Eden has been reissued in a 2 cd's version that includes two covers of a song entitled Sympathy which has this line in it "and sympathy is what we need my friends".

But forget it too ...  ;D

NP Blind Guardian - At The Edge Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-06, 12:21:58
Blind Guardian for me as well  *horns*

Plus loads of Amorphis so a big thank you for Nicky in particular for mentioning them. What a superb band - a bit of Opeth , bit of Wolverine , a smidgeon of Katatonia mixed with a pinch of death metal et voila - Amorphis  ;)   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-06, 12:28:58
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-06, 10:52:28
But forget it, maybe French are too clever to share this kind of jokes with foreigners ...  ;D

How sweet you are, Bups  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-09-05, 08:43:22
Skyforger by Amorphis for the first time

Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-09-04, 16:47:46
NP: Amorphis (songs on My Space)

Great to share this wonderful group with you guys  *horns*

It was actually Tom who brought Amorphis into the Room for good, but with such a "superb band", it's even an honor to second it  8)

And even for you to third it, Funkster  :)

Now I'm countin on you to join me in Priest adventure world  ;)  - that is: Priest and Glenn after Painkiller. I have to make this clear, as some Roomies (no names mentioned) have made it a point of honor to misunderstand me with this  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-09-04, 16:47:46
losing Hackett may have cost them some of their complexity

I think that Mad (ups, name mentioned  ;D ) is very right here. With the departure of Peter Gabriel, Genesis lost a lotta their bite (similar to Fish's departure from Marillion), but as Hackett seems to have been the most progressive of the remaining four members, with his departure they gave up the progressive dimension (luckily gradually and not suddenly), and banked more and more on making hits.

Isnt that so, guys ?

I benefit a lot from your comments on the Genesis albums, as I never got into'm in the olden days, and I'm only now slowly doing so (in heavy competition with a lotta other great stuff these days)  ;D


Quote
As to the Stones vs. the Beatles ...

I agree with all that you'v written in that paragraph, Greenie, but all considered, arent The Beatles the greatest rock group of all times ?

I think so iac  :)


Quote
and I also like Meddle, but it's perhaps not as rich as the others.

Meddle has One Of These Days, which was a bomb that exploded in my life, and Echoes is a groundbreaking piece too  *horns*
 

Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2010-09-05, 01:58:10
Mixed by Steven Wilson, I see.  Not a bad sign.   :D

Nope  *horns*

JP  Porcupine Tree:    On the Sunday of Life...    Voyage 34: The Complete Trip    Up the Downstair

Three fine albums  8)  - and interesting in their own rights:


Sunday was SW's first album, recorded during 1988-91, and all the music was composed and played by him, apart from some drums.

"Most of the lyrics were written by Alan Duffy, a school friend with whom Steven Wilson had lost touch a few years before the album was released." - Wiki, On The Sunday ...

There are some fine songs on it, plus a lot of experimentation. As SW writes, PT could have gone other ways than they (he) actually did. Sunday gives an indication of the span that SW started out with (lotta Floyd-inspired stuff btw) and the different directions that he tried out initially.

A must-have for big PT-fans  ;)


"Voyage 34: The Complete Trip" is a more introverted album. It's about the effects of LSD. There's a guy who took LSD 33 times, and clicked outta it when he got enuff, but the 34st time, he just can't get out, and you follow his tribulation.

"The Complete Trip" is cuz the album is a compilation from several official studio albums - and it's of course a pun too (SW is full'o'm).

Interesting concept, but musically rather monotonous.


With Up The Downstair, SW got PT on the (right) track as we know'm: Lotta wonderful melody, lyrics, rhythms, and special PT twists and turns  *horns*


Still havent figured what "Porcupine Tree" means ... but maybe SW intended it to be ambiguous (and equivocal)  ;D

One meaning is "a joke that is too good to be funny" - Thomas Bambaataa Ghidrah Towers

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-09-06, 14:03:19
Shadow Gallery - Room V and what is more they are playing in London on 3rd October. Yay!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-07, 13:02:55
NP  Mew:  No More Stories ... & ...

I'm surprised that I like it so much  8)

I rarely get properly gripped by indie, but I think that what does it for me with this album is that there's so much melody, catchy rhythms, lotta variation, and it's really well composed and produced.

I'l be back-cataloging with Mew for sure .....  :)

And it doesnt detract that they'r Danish

Interesting: "In 2009, the band supported Nine Inch Nails for various tour dates across Europe." - Wiki, Mew

Quite diff'ent bands, I'd say  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-07, 13:32:55
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

The world is really an unjust place  :'(

These guys are formidable ... just let that rest for a while ... ... and sooooo below the radar  :(

They don't have one Cloudscape album at Cop Main Library - while they have all sorta obscure stuff  :o

Rarely have I heard a bass and rhythm section so crisp and so slap in yer face as with Cloudscape - WOW  *horns*

And guess what: I'm gonna do mine to making the Cloudscape catalog a household article ... and as ya know: I don't let off .....  >:(

Maybe next thing ya know is that you have a nice smelly dogshit inside yer main door - unless ...  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-09-07, 15:08:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-07, 13:32:55
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

The world is really an unjust place  :'(

These guys are formidable ... just let that rest for a while ... ... and sooooo below the radar  :(

They don't have one Cloudscape album at Cop Main Library - while they have all sorta obscure stuff  :o

Rarely have I heard a bass and rhythm section so crisp and so slap in yer face as with Cloudscape - WOW  *horns*

And guess what: I'm gonna do mine to making the Cloudscape catalog a household article ... and as ya know: I don't let off .....  >:(

Maybe next thing ya know is that you have a nice smelly dogshit inside yer main door - unless ...  ;D

Nicky.

In that case Cloudscape - Global Drama. I've got enough cleaning up to do as it is!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-07, 16:28:07
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-09-07, 15:08:27
In that case Cloudscape - Global Drama. I've got enough cleaning up to do as it is!

;D

Iggy, you'r actually not supposed to remove it for a while. It shid stay there till ya got the entire Cloudscape dogalog  :D

Hm, maybe I'v been hangin around in this joint long enuff for today.


I leave ya with

NP  Priest:  Nostradamus

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-08, 07:14:36
A little bit of While heaven wept

http://www.myspace.com/whileheavenwept

http://whileheavenwept.com/

Recommended for fans of doom/progressive metal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-09-08, 08:31:39
Ian Gillan - Mr Universe takes me back to my youth.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-08, 23:14:43
Heathen ~ The Evolution of Chaos

This is what I call  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-09, 07:37:20
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-08, 23:14:43
Heathen ~ The Evolution of Chaos

This is what I call  *horns*

Excellent choice Mad - nothing like a bit of Heathen to get the metal juices flowing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-09-09, 09:41:03
Marillion - This Strange Engine

A title referring to the heart, if I don't mistake. Great album IMO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-09, 12:20:11
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-08, 07:14:36
http://www.myspace.com/whileheavenwept

Hey, great stuff  *horns*

Thanx, Funkie  :)

I'l sure be pursuing these guys  8)

Got'm in my "other groups" list and on my SL now  :)

Sorta Adagio meets Floyd, and certainly original in their own right. (I know that WHW are much older than Adagio.)

They should go well with Roomies  ;)


NP  While Heaven Wept  on  MySpace

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-09, 14:38:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-09, 12:20:11
Hey, great stuff  *horns*

Thanx, Funkie  :)

I'l sure be pursuing these guys  8)

Got'm in my "other groups" list and on my SL now  :)

Sorta Adagio meets Floyd, and certainly original in their own right. (I know that WHW are much older than Adagio.)

They should go well with Roomies  ;)


NP  While Heaven Wept  on  MySpace

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm  8)

Nicky.

My -pleasure mate. I think i owe you a few bands after all your recommendations  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-09, 14:52:29
A bit of Adramelch 

http://www.adramelch.com/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-10, 21:40:28
NP  Adagio:  Underworld

Super stuff !  Even better than Dominate  *horns*

Near SyX, but more experimental, I guess in part to go their own ways while still honoring the great SyX  *horns* *horns*

So there is hope for la France  :P

Tom & Jerry (aka Funky) and Iggy  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-11, 09:58:49
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Great band for sure  *horns*

As I don't have a credit card these days, and I havent been able to find any of their albums at the libraries or cd-shops, I have to make do with their MySpace. Fortunately they got quite a lotta music there.

Tip: Go down to the last three songs on the MySpace list: Aqua 275, Under Fire, and Everyday Is Up To You - supersongs  *horns*

Iggy, when you get Global Drama, tell me what you think  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-09-11, 11:08:57
NP Not Necessarily Acoustic - Steve Howe

Next up Cloudscape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:03:49
Dream Theater ~ Images & Words

Still a bit sentimental right now.
This was the first album that got me into Dream Theater almost two decades ago.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:12:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-11, 09:58:49
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Great band for sure  *horns*

As I don't have a credit card these days, and I havent been able to find any of their albums at the libraries or cd-shops, I have to make do with their MySpace. Fortunately they got quite a lotta music there.

Tip: Go down to the last three songs on the MySpace list: Aqua 275, Under Fire, and Everyday Is Up To You - supersongs  *horns*

Iggy, when you get Global Drama, tell me what you think  :)

Nicky.

I think I prefer Circus Maximus to Cloudscape. Not that there is nothing wrong with Cloudscape I just haven't clicked with it yet.

NP Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:27:19
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:12:07
I think I prefer Circus Maximus to Cloudscape. Not that there is nothing wrong with Cloudscape I just haven't clicked with it yet.

NP Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter

Nothin wrong with CM neither  ;)


NP  A7  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/avengedsevenfold

Nothin wrong with them either  *horns*

Got a great and currently very much discussed drummer on their newly released album Nightmare  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:31:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-11, 13:27:19
Nothin wrong with CM neither  ;)


NP  A7  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/avengedsevenfold

Nothin wrong with them either  *horns*

Got a great and currently very much discussed drummer on their newly released album Nightmare  8)

Nicky.



It's also a pretty decent album.
Funny thing is, that when you listen to the band without the knowledge that that certain very much discussed drummer is on it, you wouldn't spot it at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-09-11, 22:57:53
NP Pat Travers - Go for what you know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:17:21
Gotthard - Firedance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:26:47
np> Black Sabbath - [The Finest Of Hard-Rock Vol. 1 (Disc 1)   (1994) #06] Sabbra Cadabra (5:57)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:31:50
Bigelf - Hex
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:36:14
Shadow Gallery ~ Digital Ghosts

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:59:07
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:26:47
np> Black Sabbath - [The Finest Of Hard-Rock Vol. 1 (Disc 1)   (1994) #06] Sabbra Cadabra (5:57)

That sure surprised me, Cap  :o

Do you like Ozzy's singing ?


NP  Amorphis:  Skyforger  (third successive run)

Whew, this is one of my overall faves, so cool, so much wonderful melody and harmony, and fine details  *horns*

Hope it becomes a Room staple  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-09-12, 14:20:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-12, 12:59:07
That sure surprised me, Cap  :o

Do you like Ozzy's singing ?

Well, kinda, yes. His voice is quite special, just like Fish's, and somehow it seems to please my ear... can't explain.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-09-12, 15:51:04
Opeth ~ Blackwater Park 5.0  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-09-12, 17:05:09
Muse - Origin of Symmetry
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-09-12, 17:21:32
Played:

Catherine Wheel - Chrome

Unsure whether to call them prog metal (unsure about the prog and metal both), but I like them a lot, at least their early stuff.

Marillion - Clutching at Straws

I'm liking this one, although I think it's gonna take several plays for the lyrics to gel for me.

NP: Amorphis - most or perhaps all of Skyforger (on YouTube)

I have to agree with the rest of you who like this so much.  It's impressive.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-13, 09:06:41
Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-09-13, 09:49:27
NP: Dream Theater - Awake

*horns* *horns* *horns*

I think this is gonna be DT-week! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-13, 11:25:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2010-09-12, 17:21:32
Marillion - Clutching at Straws

I'm liking this one, although I think it's gonna take several plays for the lyrics to gel for me.

NP: Amorphis - most or perhaps all of Skyforger (on YouTube)

I have to agree with the rest of you who like this so much.  It's impressive.   *horns*

8)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-09-13, 09:49:27
NP: Dream Theater - Awake

*horns* *horns* *horns*

I think this is gonna be DT-week! 8)

8)


Also  8) :

JP  Arcturus:  Sideshow Symphonies

Another of my absolute faves  *horns*

But while I think that Skyforger could be for all Roomies, Sideshow Symphonies is more for the metal geeks  ;)


NP  A7:  Diamonds In The Rough

Great album too  *horns*

Last studio album with Jimmy The Rev   :(

With all respect for his tragic death, when I listen to him play on this album, I can hear that he's an excellent drummer, but it's not like WOW, like when I hear Mike P and Hellhammer (on Sideshow Symphonies).


Just saw that Nightmare has peaked at 1 in the US. In Denmark it's Coldplay that peak  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-13, 12:27:00
Nicky , could you post a bit more info on Arcturus as i am not familiar with them and i trust you judgement

Well , on all things metal related anyway  *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-13, 15:16:24
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-13, 12:27:00
Nicky , could you post a bit more info on Arcturus as i am not familiar with them and i trust you judgement

Fortunately in the quote one can choose what one likes and skip the caveats  ;D

OK, Arcturus: WOW, whew, whew-ee, jubii, halleluja .....

One thing for sure: Funky, you'l go for Sideshow Symphonies.

I actually only know this album by Arcturus - havent been able to dig up the others. But from reading reviews and stuff, it seems that this is the one to get.

Earlier I posted a link to a live version of their Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer, track 2 on SS. I wrote that it's the best music video I'v ever seen, and I still think so today.

Here's the link again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP7TzWbLWag

Funky, when you see this, I'm sure you'l be in with Arcturus.

The studio version is good too, but the live version is awesome, and you get to see the whole craziness of their show.

This is a real stuck-on song. It's happened several times that I simply sat and had to play the damn thing over and over again.

Vortex is amazing with his singing and antics, Hellhammer is simply unbelievable on the drums, the two guitarists do some startling stuff, and then towards the end Steinar on his keyboards takes over and simply blows the roof to smithereens.

Nobody else I know has really gotten this (as with several other terrific things), but I'm sure you will, Funky.

Now, go at it .....


Oh, I forgot to say: The whole damn album is freakin awesome  *horns*


I'm at the library, so

NP  clickety click click click cluck - fuck !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-13, 15:49:41
Cheers Nicky , i will give that a go when i get in tonight.

If they are as good as Amorphis i am in for 1 hell of a treat
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-09-13, 16:13:46
Played:

Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity

AC/DC - The Razor's Edge   (regressive metal  ;D )

NP: Bob Mould - Black Sheets of Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-09-13, 21:44:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-13, 15:16:24
Nobody else I know has really gotten this (as with several other terrific things), but I'm sure you will, Funky.

Hey, you obviously don't remember that I bought the album in a heartbeat a few months ago, purely based on Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer! ;)

You're right though when you reply with saying that I haven't mentioned them much after that, but it's just..... there's so much good music available today, it's really hard to keep up with everything.

But thanks for reminding me, I have to listen to Arcturus some more.

NP: Dream Theater - Through Her Eyes (single) - When Images And Words Unite

Too bad James doesn't sing so well on this live track, otherwise it's a damn fine 16-minute medley consisting of bits of Pull Me Under, Under A Glass Moon, A Fortune In Lies, Only A Matter Of Time and Take The Time. 8)

Earlier this evening I have been playing Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare, and the track Buried Alive is fastly becoming a stuck-on song, as Nicky would call it. ;) There's such a great riff in the middle of this song that will get you headbanging right away, believe me... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-09-13, 21:52:17
Missa Atropos - Gazpacho

If you like Gazpacho this one is an absolute must.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-09-13, 22:20:18
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2010-09-13, 21:52:17
Missa Atropos - Gazpacho

If you like Gazpacho this one is an absolute must.

You're so right! They created yet another astonishing piece of music! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-09-13, 22:28:02
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-14, 11:53:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-09-13, 21:44:30
Hey, you obviously don't remember that I bought the album in a heartbeat a few months ago, purely based on Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer! ;)

You're right though when you reply with saying that I haven't mentioned them much after that, but it's just..... there's so much good music available today, it's really hard to keep up with everything.

I remembered you having noticed Arcturus, but then there was no more from your side, Tom. And nobody else except me has mentioned'm since then.

This extraordinary group merits a lot more attention, and I'm hopin that we'l give it some in the Room  ;)

Now that Teunis has started listening to Redemption, it's actually not such a big step to Sideshow Symphonies (all those crazy names that Arcturus devise)  :)


Quote
But thanks for reminding me, I have to listen to Arcturus some more.

Good call  8)


Quote
there's so much good music available today ... NP: Dream Theater

Right, Tom  8)

And I too can spend days with these guys alone.

And getting closer to answering an earlier question: That's why I don't spend time with groups like U2, Coldplay and Muse. Not because they'r not good, but simply cuz there's so much more exciting prog around these days (my pantheon groups) - well, "around" is maybe a bit much said, as one has to actively look for it, in Denmark iac. But that's why it's great to have meeting and sharing fora like the Room  :)


Quote
Earlier this evening I have been playing Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare ...

Yeah, I'm really lookin forward to listenin to this album. That'l be my next major purchase. I'v seen it in the stores.

And A7 will be playin in both Cop and Malmö mid-November - with Mike P according to plans. I simply have to get to one of these concerts !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 12:12:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-14, 11:53:23
I remembered you having noticed Arcturus, but then there was no more from your side, Tom. And nobody else except me has mentioned Arcturus since then.

Then what's this?

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-05-27, 10:18:17
NP: Arcturus – Sideshow Symphonies

I bought it yesterday, listening for the first time right now but so far so good! 8)

Tom

;)

NP: Dream Theater - Score

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-14, 12:27:55
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 12:12:37
Then what's this?

That's four months ago, Tom !

But OK, it's not too late to get goin with Arcturus  ;)

There's talk about them re-forming, and if we give that thought some support from the Room .....  :)


NP  Anthrax:  Sound Of White Noise

I really like Anthrax from White Noise on. Like Metallica and TestAmenT, they started out in the 80's with proto-thrash, which doesnt do much for me. But OK: youthful energy.  :)

In the course of time, all three groups gained substance and melody.

Metallica got their act together bigtime with their great Black Album. Anthrax did with White Music. TestAmenT - hm, I don't really know yet, but their most recent studio album The Formation of Damnation is a mighty fine album  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:05:39
I just stumbled across a video from a song from Seventh Wonder's new album 'The Great Escape' (to be released later this year):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

What a track! Melody and technique, it's all there. The singing ain't too bad either... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:42:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:05:39
I just stumbled across a video from a song from Seventh Wonder's new album 'The Great Escape' (to be released later this year):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

What a track! Melody and technique, it's all there. The singing ain't too bad either... *horns*

Tom

Awesome!!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-15, 07:53:40
Amorphis - silent water
Madness - wonderful

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-15, 08:06:12
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-15, 07:53:40
Amorphis - silent water
Madness - wonderful




What a way to start the day. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-09-15, 09:11:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:05:39
I just stumbled across a video from a song from Seventh Wonder's new album 'The Great Escape' (to be released later this year):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

What a track! Melody and technique, it's all there. The singing ain't too bad either... *horns*

Tom

Whoa, thanks for the link. I like their Mercy Falls pretty much. This song is again.... brilliant. A classification like "Metal Pop" comes to my mind.... I must run... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-15, 10:12:09
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-15, 08:06:12

What a way to start the day. ;D

it was more finishing last night whilst cooking dinner  :)

On the way home i will mostly be listening to -

Amorphis - Skyforger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-15, 12:27:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:05:39
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

What a track! Melody and technique, it's all there. The singing ain't too bad either... *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-09-14, 23:42:40
Awesome!!! *horns*


Whew  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Overwhelming !!!

Thanx Tom  :)

Sure glad they persisted, despite hitting the wall bigtime  :)

If they don't break thru with this stuff  ???  then the world is really a fucked up place


Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-09-15, 09:11:09
"Metal Pop" comes to my mind.... I must run... :)

I'd say so !

How about "top-caliber melodic progmetal"  *horns*


Quote
Whoa, thanks for the link. I like their Mercy Falls pretty much. This song is again.... brilliant.

OK then  :)  I started gettin thougths of mutiny  :P


Interesting, from Wiki, Seventh Wonder: "The Great Escape is the forthcoming [fourth coming, nb  ;D ] fourth album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It was recorded over the Spring and Summer of 2010, and is expected to be released in late fall 2010. It is the first album by the band to feature a track longer than 10 minutes long. It is also the last album recorded with Johnny Sandin on drums, as he left the band due to personal reasons after the recording and subsequent shows. Alley Cat is the first Seventh Wonder song to have an accompanying music video from the band."

Got that on my SL for sure  *horns*


Hey guys, are the Swedes takin over ? - SW, Opeth, Cloudscape, PoS, A.C.T, Scar Symmetry, Andromeda, Dark Tranqillity, Katatonia.

Guys ?  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-15, 07:53:40
Amorphis - silent water
Madness - wonderful

Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-09-15, 10:12:09
Amorphis - Skyforger

Hey Funky, you aint doin too bad either  ;)

Sure long time since I'v heard Madness  :)  Guess I have nuff dealin with marsh Mad-ness  ;D


NP  Them Crooked Vultures:  I

Super too  *horns*

Tom  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-09-15, 21:59:37
Frost - The Philadelphia Experiment

Just booked tickets for December.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-15, 22:14:19
JP: Flower Kings - Space Revolver

NP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

Next: Gonna try that Seventh Wonder song on YouTube.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-16, 12:23:34
JP: The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam 2

Cool John Myung sideproject! 8)

NP: Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory

This is the album that introduced me to progmetal some ten years ago. It's still one of my favourite albums in the genre.

I've been listening almost exclusively to DT for days now, so I thought it would be nice to (try to) rank the studio-albums. This is how things stand today:

1: Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory
2: Octavarium
3: Black Clouds & Silver Linings
4: Train Of Thought
5: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
6: Images And Words
7: Awake
8: Systematic Chaos
9: Falling Into Infinity
10: When Dream And Day Unite

Man, that was hard! :o

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-16, 15:52:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-16, 12:23:34
I've been listening almost exclusively to DT for days now, so I thought it would be nice to (try to) rank the studio-albums. This is how things stand today:

Interesting, Tom. Scenes is also my fave DT-album, not only cuz of the music but the whole story  *horns*

Jordan came in with a big splash  8)

Else I'd have SC further up (2 or 3) ... but fortunately I don't have to rank'm. I think I'd put'm all in first place - except I&W (2,  :P Bups) and WDADU (3)  ;D


NP  The Alley Cat video - on stuck-on mode  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I think that what makes this song so BIG is Andreas Blomqvist's driving bass ... and of course those great special SW punctuations ... and of course Johan L's wonderful soloing  8)



Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-15, 22:14:19
Next: Gonna try that Seventh Wonder song on YouTube.

Do you really dare, Greenie  :o

;D

Hey Tom, don't get lost in the pyramids, we need you to find the good videos  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-16, 17:00:04
Candlemass - Epicus doomicus metallicus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-09-17, 07:41:39
Amorphis - My kantele

Just about my fave band at the moment  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-17, 10:56:21
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-17, 12:36:26
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2010-09-17, 07:41:39
Amorphis - My kantele

Just about my fave band at the moment  *horns*

8) Funky

What's the early stuff like ?

Btw you should try Enslaved. They'r a bit like Amorphis. Their Vertebrae (2008) is a great album with lotta variation, even some Floyd-like stuff  ;)

I saw that they have released a new album Axioma Ethica Odini. Got that on my SL  :)


NP  Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh

Judgement pending on this one, it's quite a challenge. Probably the darkest album in my collection, even a notch darker than Nevermore.

In fact it's about death and dying, and how dismal life has become on this earth. If one gets into this line of thinking, life really can seem dismal. Humans are sooooo egoistic, torturing and killing each other both to satisfy their own selfish desires and even for pleasure, torturing and killing their fellow living beings and chewing on their corpses and carrying their furs (even tho we now have excellent fauxs both for eating and wearing), flying off on mindless holidays etc etc.

Now if you think that Gojira are your usual battering growly death metal band by the dozen, then you'r entirely wrong. These guys are some of the most intelligent and innovative musicians around. In fact, on top of this they'r courageous, dealing so frankly with this somber subject. Also the music is much more varied than with most other so-called death/dark bands.

But going past so many taboos puts high demands on the listener. In fact I'm hard put to think of Roomies who would take up this challenge, maybe Funky, maybe Iggy (ya gotta get past Nevermore to get to Gojira) .....  ;)


Anyone said that prog musicians are the prophets of our times ?  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-09-17, 14:11:37
Well Nicky , the EP is a bit damantion era Opeth meets deep purple sort of and is very good.

I do have vertabrae and think it is jolly good  *horns*

Interesting fact of the day - gorijja is the original anme of godzilla until us westerners mis heard
it being pronouced !!

Anyway , i know they are French and have supported Metallica but have not heard anything by them
as of yet. Another band on my ever growing "must listen to" list   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-09-17, 14:30:47
Sylvan ~ Posthumous Silence  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-17, 19:03:25
IQ - The Wake 25th Anniversary Edition
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-17, 19:21:58
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-17, 19:03:25
IQ - The Wake 25th Anniversary Edition

Oooh.  What have they added for that?

JP: Demians - Mute
      Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

NP: Arena - The Visitor

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-09-17, 19:36:28
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-17, 19:21:58Oooh. What have they added for that?
http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/

You'll see it on the left  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-09-17, 20:00:28
Kingcrow ~ Phlegeton : Timeshift Box [3:45]  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-09-18, 09:44:45
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-18, 12:29:04
NP  David Bowie:  Reality  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-09-18, 14:01:02
Hey, this Seventh Wonder's video is just  *horns*

It remembers me of I&W, Nicky  ;D

NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
It took me several listens to get into this one but now I am enjoying it big time !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-09-18, 19:18:47
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Toto - Falling In Between
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-20, 12:45:04
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-09-18, 14:01:02
It remembers me of I&W, Nicky  ;D

And you remind me of Mickey Mouse  :P

But else:

Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-09-18, 14:01:02
Hey, this Seventh Wonder's video is just  *horns*

NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
It took me several listens to get into this one but now I am enjoying it big time !

Bups, you'r really movin on. Great  *horns*

And you got somethin to be proud of:

NP  Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh

My judgement has fallen on this one: Fully accepted, great extraordinary album  *horns*

And Gojira go jira, no I mean: go to my pantheon  8)

What I wanted to make sure is that they arent nihilistic/ungodly. And now I can say with certainty that they aint  :)

What they instead appear to me is theosophical, and in an incisive way. As I wrote earlier, they deal with death and dying, rebirth, the (sometimes) upward going spiral, and the deterioration of spirit (ungodliness, materialism, carnage, vulgarity) presently on earth. And WOW, how they splash it in yer face. Guys, this is the sorta stuff we gotta "listen" to in order to get spirit rising again. Down into the black "mouth of madness", get transformed, and then rise again like the Bird of Phoenix (following Christ).

OK, nuff (alle)gories now  ;D

Must say that Adagio and Gojira have substantially changed my picture of contemporary French culture. While the Italians are still operaing up their metal  :-\ and the Spaniards - well, anythin progmetal goin on there ? - these two French groups are top-league progmetal and convincing in their use of English, sooo, all kudos, we gotta keep our eyes on French Metal now  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-20, 14:40:33
JF Magenta - Revolutions
NP Ayreon- The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-20, 16:26:52
Enslaved - Runn and Isa

Both excellent and maybe even better than Vertabrae
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-09-20, 19:58:20
Gall - Anonym
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-21, 11:10:55
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-09-20, 16:26:52
Enslaved - Runn and Isa

Both excellent and maybe even better than Vertabrae

I'l have to check up on that, Funkster .....


NP  Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh

Got all the way thru at last - phew. This is an album that initially has to be taken in bits  8)

Funky  ;)


JP  PT:  Deadwing

An old fave of mine. Nice alternative to Gojira  :)


Greenie, you'r in for a real treat with Skyforger  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-22, 11:50:04
Played:

Pantera:  Cowboys From Hell

Pantera:  Vulgar Display Of Power

Pantera are one of my pantheon (pantheron  ;D ) groups, but I must say that these two albums from resp. 1990 & 1992 don't do it for me, Cowboys being entirely proto-thrash, with Display beginning to gain some substance.

Let's ff to Trendkill and Steel, and then I'm mmmmmmmmm  8)


PT:  The Incident

Super album, lotta intrigue, metaphor, and very different moods  *horns*

Gavin has developed a lot since his early days with Steve, and all in all PT are a much more tightly knit band, rather than Steve with friends.


Enslaved:  Vertebrae

Lotta nice stuff here and there, but to my mind it doesnt really rise to pantheon level, nothing like Skyforger or Sideshow Symphonies  :-\

What's your take, Funky  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-22, 17:36:11
NP  Rolling Stones:  Their Satanic Majesties Request

A wonderful album  8)

Altho it's Stones' Sergeant Pepper, it's more like Gentle Giant, tho much more melodic than they ever were.

Guys, promise me that if you ever consider gettin a Stones album, then make it this one - well, while you'r at it, get Beggars Banquet and Flowers too  ;)

These guys were once Great  *horns*


From Wiki, Their Satanic Majesties Request:

"Richie Unterberger of Allmusic wrote:

'Without a doubt, no Rolling Stones album — and, indeed, very few rock albums from any era — split critical opinion as much as the Rolling Stones' psychedelic outing. Many dismiss the record as sub-Sgt. Pepper posturing; others confess, if only in private, to a fascination with the album's inventive arrangements, which incorporated some African rhythms, Mellotrons, and full orchestration. Never before or since did the Stones take so many chances in the studio. In 1968, the Stones would go back to the basics, and never wander down these paths again, making this all the more of a fascinating anomaly in the group's discography.'"


Hey guys, aint you listenin to any music today ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-22, 20:05:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-09-22, 17:36:11

Hey guys, aint you listenin to any music today ?  ;)


I listened to Amorphis a buncha times.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-22, 20:52:52
Star One ~ Earth That Was
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-23, 07:17:33
Morning dudes

Nicky , i in fact prefer cowboys from hell to their later output as it is a bit more melodic and less aggressive which works for me.

Vertabrae is good but it is not Skyforger , then again not many albums are  ;) Runn and Isa are both good solid albums and nothing to be ashamed of.

As for the Stones , well i love Exile on Main Street and Sticky fingers , beggars banquet and Let it bleed are all decent and are rightly known as their "classic" albums.

Currently listening to Elegy by Amorphis which is jolly pleasant and also some Dimmu Borgir which i find find to be very symphonic and better than i expected  :) so thumbs up their or should that be raises horns    *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-23, 11:51:38
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-09-22, 20:05:02
I listened to Amorphis a buncha times.  ;)

Greenie, now you can stop playing it if ya don't like it  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-23, 07:17:33
As for the Stones , well i love Exile on Main Street and Sticky Fingers , Beggars Banquet and Let it bleed are all decent and are rightly known as their "classic" albums.

All fine albums, but for me Request holds a very special place  :)

Have you heard it at all, Funky ?  ;)


NP  Rush:  Snakes & Arrows

A true masterpiece, highly enjoyable all the way thru  *horns*

Man, have they developed since Counterparts  8)

Now that Erik is awol, seems like I'm alone with Rush in the Room, or ?

S&A could easily become a Room staple  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-09-23, 12:15:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-23, 11:51:38
Now that Erik is awol, seems like I'm alone with Rush in the Room, or ?
Well, I know a Mickey Mouse who owns a bunch of their albums.

Hum, let me see : everything from Power Windows to Vapor Trails. The latter, I ... sorry, Mickey hasn't succeeded to listen to it in its entirety so far. MM also has the live A Show Of Hands, which he recommends  :)

NP Magenta - Broken EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-09-23, 20:09:39
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-09-22, 20:52:52
Star One ~ Earth That Was
Just listened to that too and I quite like it  *horns*.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/09/22/star-one-earth-that-was-song-premiere/

before that: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-09-24, 10:35:45
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-09-23, 20:09:39
Just listened to that too and I quite like it  *horns*.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/09/22/star-one-earth-that-was-song-premiere/

who the hell is "Ayeron"?

The song is ... hmmm... well known schemes, gorgeous voices, excellent production. Will buy the album, but the first one will surely stand out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-24, 14:13:16
Played:

Mastodon:  Crack The Skye

Great album  *horns*

- but not quite my style of metal. I prefer stuff with more melody and punchy rhythms - maybe I'm old-fashioned - like Priest have sooooo much of - guess that's why they'r Metal Gods  :)

The solo on Skye's Czar is pretty mind-blowing - phew !


Karnivool:  Sound Awake

First run. Aussie group from Perth. Nice, reminds me of Dredg  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-09-23, 12:15:31
Well, I know a Mickey Mouse who owns a bunch of their albums.

Hum, let me see : everything from Power Windows to Vapor Trails. The latter, I ... sorry, Mickey hasn't succeeded to listen to it in its entirety so far. MM also has the live A Show Of Hands, which he recommends  :)

8)  Mickey

I can recom Snakes & Arrows, my fave Rush album  *horns*

DD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-09-24, 16:06:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-23, 11:51:38
NP  Rush:  Snakes & Arrows

A true masterpiece, highly enjoyable all the way thru  *horns*

Man, have they developed since Counterparts  8)

Now that Erik is awol, seems like I'm alone with Rush in the Room, or ?

S&A could easily become a Room staple  ;)
I'm here! I may seem awol, but it's more "virtually present" with intervals really :P  ;)

Judging by the two precursor tracks Caravan and BU2B the new album Clockwork Angels will be a worthy successor of S&A.  *horns*

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-09-23, 12:15:31
Well, I know a Mickey Mouse who owns a bunch of their albums.

Hum, let me see : everything from Power Windows to Vapor Trails. The latter, I ... sorry, Mickey hasn't succeeded to listen to it in its entirety so far. MM also has the live A Show Of Hands, which he recommends  :)
If you happen to see Micky, you could recommend him to go back a bit further with Grace Under Pressure and Signals, I think he might really like those two albums as well. Vapor Trails may indeed by a bit rough on his big ears, but is a heck of a powerful album to mine. ;D As for live albums, the triple set Different Stages is highly recommended, that's what my Rush crush really started with.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-24, 22:09:00
JP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
     Arena - Live & Life

NP: Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-25, 10:58:39
Played

DT:  Black Clouds

I always cry a bit when I hear The Best Of Times  :'(

--> Dream Theater topic ...

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-25, 12:03:50
NP  The Seventh Wonder video  (on megarepeat)

Man, is this stuck-on  *horns*

The fact that this song hasnt beaten Gaga's idiotic stupidities on the hitlits attests to the misery of mainstream music  :'( :'( :'(

All the greater to have the Room where we can share musical wonders  8)  - altho you guys could talk a bit more, you aint God  ;)

"Only God knows, and he aint talkin" - Steve Vai

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-09-25, 13:00:22
NP  DT:  The Count Of Tuscany

Amazing soundscapes Petrucci conjures up at 10 min  *horns*

Here's another guy who can do magic on his guitar:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bhk4qS1mgY&feature=related  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-09-25, 13:56:17
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Pendragon - Pure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-09-25, 23:28:03
np> Savatage - [Edge Of Thorns (1993) #01] Edge Of Thorns (5:57)

I just spent about an hour on the phone with my best man, a thing we do far to seldomly nowadays. Afterwards, I was thinking back to the times when he picked me up in the mornings when we went to studies together. This track perfectly reminds me of us two sitting in his "Opel Manta", rocking and moshing away. Kind of :)

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-26, 10:53:28
Ten - The Essential Collection (That is the real name and nothing to do with Nicky  :D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-26, 10:59:58
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-24, 22:09:00
JP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
     Arena - Live & Life

NP: Frost* - Milliontown

My tickets arrived for Arena and Frost recently

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-09-26, 12:21:33
NP Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid soundtrack, Burt Bacharah.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 12:42:10
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-09-25, 23:28:03
my best man

My guess is that you mean "my best friend," or "my once best friend," Cap  ???

A "best man" is "the chief attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding." - Dictionary.com

Both best friends and best men can have Opel Mantas  ;D

And in fact a "best friend" will often be chosen as "best man"  :)

Now if it's the bridegroom who has the Opel Manta .....  :P


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-26, 10:53:28
Ten - The Essential Collection (That is the real name and nothing to do with Nicky  :D)

It has that to do with Nicky that this is one of his fave albums  *horns*

and that I hope that he is one of the ten in your essential collection of Roomies, Iggy  :P

- and essential collection of bullshitters  ::)


So what do you think of Ten's Essential Collection, Iggy ?


NP  DT:  Black Clouds  (on repeat)

Things happen ... and all of a sudden one is stuck on this album  ;)

Well, it sure aint the worst company. Petrucci's solo together with Jordan's atmospherics at the end of The Best Of Times is breathtakin - whew  *horns*

And now comes the Count Of Tuscany - yuppee  :)  with the o

Hm, if this aint becoming one of my fave DT's .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 14:39:05
NP  System Of A Down  on  MySpace  8)

http://www.myspace.com/soad

Never got around to listenin to'm properly earlier.

Anyone here into SOAD ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-26, 17:02:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 12:42:10

So what do you think of Ten's Essential Collection, Iggy ?


Today I really enjoyed it. In fact I enjoyed it so much I may play it again tomorrow.

After listening to They Might be Giants I am now playing Angular Perceptions - Thought Chamber

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 14:39:05
NP  System Of A Down  on  MySpace  8)

http://www.myspace.com/soad

Never got around to listenin to'm properly earlier.

Anyone here into SOAD ?

Nicky.

I have Toxicity but haven't listened to it much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2010-09-26, 17:21:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 12:42:10
My guess is that you mean "my best friend," or "my once best friend," Cap  ???

Yes and no, he is my best friend, but he also is the guy who brought the rings to my wedding and stuff :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-09-26, 19:26:36
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-09-26, 17:02:25
Today I really enjoyed it. In fact I enjoyed it so much I may play it again tomorrow.

Gary Hughes somehow masters melody and expression like no other. And his stories draw one in  8)  But of course Frenchies don't get it :P


Quote
They Might Be Giants

What are they like, Iggy ?


Quote
Angular Perceptions - Thought Chamber

Another superalbum  *horns*


Quote
I have Toxicity but haven't listened to it much.

They didnt either really grip me  :-\


NP  Borknagar  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/borknagar

More my taste  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-27, 08:59:38
NP  Anthrax:  Sound Of White Noise  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-09-27, 14:21:02
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2010-09-24, 16:06:35
If you happen to see Micky, you could recommend him to go back a bit further with Grace Under Pressure and Signals, I think he might really like those two albums as well. Vapor Trails may indeed by a bit rough on his big ears, but is a heck of a powerful album to mine. ;D As for live albums, the triple set Different Stages is highly recommended, that's what my Rush crush really started with.
;D OK Erik, I will send Micky your recommendations  ;)

NP Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-27, 17:11:47
NP  Anthrax:  We've Come For You All

This is by far the best I'v heard by Anthrax  *horns*

It's also the most recent of their studio albums, from 2003. They'v been tryin like hell to make a new one, but they sure as hell have had problems with their singers. Seems like they'r a pretty difficult gang  ::)

Otoh they'v had some pretty brilliant singers, like John Bush, who sings on We've Come, and seems to be the most likely guy for the prospected album 8)

I actually don't have the album  :-[

When one is as impecunious as I, one learns various tricks: What I'm doin now is that I got the Amazon page with We've Come in one window, and YouTube in the other. Fortunately they got all songs on We've Come on YouTube, so I can see the list of songs at Amazon, and play'm on YouTube. While I'm listenin, I can read the reviews, and anythin else. Ingenious, ainit ?  :)

So guys, who's the Einstein of the Room ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-09-27, 22:58:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-09-27, 17:11:47
NP  Anthrax:  We've Come For You All

This is by far the best I'v heard by Anthrax  *horns*

Together with State of Eurphoria and Sound of black Noise: yes.

QuoteIt's also the most recent of their studio albums, from 2003. They'v been tryin like hell to make a new one, but they sure as hell have had problems with their singers. Seems like they'r a pretty difficult gang  ::)

Otoh they'v had some pretty brilliant singers, like John Bush, who sings on We've Come, and seems to be the most likely guy for the prospected album 8)

I actually don't have the album  :-[

When one is as impecunious as I, one learns various tricks: What I'm doin now is that I got the Amazon page with We've Come in one window, and YouTube in the other. Fortunately they got all songs on We've Come on YouTube, so I can see the list of songs at Amazon, and play'm on YouTube. While I'm listenin, I can read the reviews, and anythin else. Ingenious, ainit ?  :)

So guys, who's the Einstein of the Room ?  ;)

Nicky.

Oh ... wait....

That's a rethorical question, isn't?  :o ???
:P




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-09-28, 17:27:34
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-09-27, 22:58:51
Sound of black Noise

Try to wash it, Mad  ;D

White Noise I find moderately good, while the albums before don't do anything for me. I aint much of a thrash fan  :-\

We've Come For All is great  *horns*

I have still to listen to Chapter 8 and Stomp 442 .....


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-09-27, 22:58:51
That's a rhetorical question, isn't?  :o ???
:P

Thanx Mad, I know you'v always backed me up  ;D


Played:

Korn:   I    Life Is Peachy    Follow The Leader

I is quite good, Peachy better, and Leader is  *horns*

Gonna play a few more Korn albums this eve  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-09-28, 20:09:53
IQ - Dark Matter
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-30, 07:03:19
Amorphis - Skyforger
Bathory - Hammerheart
Dimmu Borgir - Abrahadabra
Cradle of filth - Godspeed on the devil's thunder

A bit of darker metal for these rainy chilly days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-09-30, 12:40:23
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-09-30, 07:03:19
A bit of darker metal for these rainy chilly days

Must say  :o

Cradle Of Filth - is that with Enya on lead vocals  ;D


Great Indian Summer here in Vangede  :)


Played:

Korn:  Take A Look In The Mirror

The Who:  Endless Wire

Neal Morse:  ?

These all have their virtues  8)

- but are not quite it for me  :-\

It is

NP  Pink Floyd:  Meddle

Those first pings of Echoes still send shivers down my back - mmmmmmmm  *horns*


When I see Syd Barrett's countenance on Wikipedia, I think, What if he hadnt fallen prey to drugs ? .....

Well, sure can't complain about Gilmour  ;)


From Wiki, Syd Barrett:

"Starting in 1964, the band that would become Pink Floyd underwent various line-up and name changes such as The Abdabs, The Screaming Abdabs, Sigma 6, and The Meggadeaths. In 1965, Barrett joined them as The Tea Set, and when they found themselves playing a concert with a band of the same name, Barrett came up with the name The Pink Floyd Sound (later The Pink Floyd). He devised the name Pink Floyd by juxtaposing the first names of Pink Anderson and Floyd Council whom he had read about in a sleeve note by Paul Oliver for a 1962 Blind Boy Fuller LP (Philips BBL-7512): 'Curley Weaver and Fred McMullen, (...) Pink Anderson or Floyd Council—these were a few amongst the many blues singers that were to be heard in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, or meandering with the streams through the wooded valleys.'"


If anyone by any chance thinx the Room is too quiet ... well, you know what you can do about it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-09-30, 23:01:36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd5TmX5SgoY

Beautiful Sin - Spark of Ignition

Too bad thew rest of the album is ... not as good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-10-01, 07:32:21
Enslaved - Axioma etica odini

A right stormer this one and an improvement upon vertabrae

One to listen to Nicky  *horns*

I did not know Floyd were once called Meggadeths  :o Is that where Mustaine got the name from i wonder ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-01, 12:35:15
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2010-10-01, 07:32:21
One to listen to Nicky  *horns*

Yeah, I'v noticed it and noted it on my SL. Looking forward to hearing it. Thanx, Funky Boy  :)

But maybe you could start getting the e into Vertebrae  ;)


Quote
Is that where Mustaine got the name from i wonder ?

You shouldnt expect originality from that corner  ;)


Played:

Kamelot:  Eternity

Their first. The title song (track 1) is catchy, but then it gets bogged down in blandness for tooooo long  :-\


Kamelot:  Dominion

Their second. This one is a lot better, very enjoyable, a must for any Kamelot fan, very different from Ghost Reveries - man, have they developed over the years  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-02, 10:33:06
NP  Aeon Zen  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/aeonzen

Fine melodic midheavy progmetal, actually not so far from Arena. English band with Rich Hinks as mainman. Has Andi Kravljaca as singer on their latest album The Face Of The Unknown, newly released, great album ! You get samples on MySpace.

Andi's (and he's  ;D ) one of my fave singers. He's now the singer of Silent Call. Did a great job on SW's first album Become. For some very strange reason he was ousted from SW  ???

Well, Tommy is great too  *horns*

Into The Infinite is a smashing song !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-03, 10:33:48
Enslaved - Ruun

A fantastic melodic progressive/black metal band who should appeal to fans of Opeth  *horns*

Hope this has all been spelt correctly Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 11:07:48
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-03, 10:33:48
Hope this has all been spelt correctly Nicky  ;)

:) Funky Boy

See, you can !

Spelling and punctuating correctly manifests a basis of seriousness  ;)

Of course, one has to show consideration toward people who don't have English as first language, and dyslectics and other dyses.

If I run into sites where it's crowded with misspellings and carelessness of all sorts, then I usually leave.

E.g. I was on Silent Call's, the group where Andi Kravljaca is now singer, MySpace, where one finds "Ok Guys and girls offcourse :-)"  ::)

The i* here managed to make three mistakes within this short statement, hardly intentional. I mean, how much effort does it take to just run thru something like this once more. And if yer dyslectic, get someone else to take a quick look.

This annoys me and makes me skeptical. And quite expectedly, the music aint really up to it. Sad, cuz Andi has it. Hope he gets some more proper chances, like with Aeon Zen :)


And right, Funky:

Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-03, 10:33:48
Enslaved - Ruun

A fantastic melodic progressive/black metal band who should appeal to fans of Opeth  *horns*


NP  Stone Temple Pilots  on  MySpace

Got several nice songs from their newly released self-titled album  *horns*

Here's a group that's neither prog nor pantheon (in my understanding) nor has any special message but simply knows how to make songs that rock like crazy  8)

But once again, guys, don't put Ten into this category. They got more to offer: Sure, they make songs that rock, but further they have some riveting philosophy in their concepts and lyrics, and altho they'r strictly speaking not a prog group, as they prioritise composition, melody and emotion, they do have quite a lotta unusual things mixed in, which the attentive listener will discover with repeated listening  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 13:50:53
NP  Adagio:  Dominate

Super album  *horns*

Has everything a metalproggie dreams of: melody, catchy rhythms (even some oriental stuff), great riffs & solos, gritty singing (even some spicy growl),  interesting lyrics, and more  8)

Funky, Iggy, Tom  ;)

Just get it !

If you don't go for it, then I'l send ya the latest Celine album  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-03, 15:52:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 13:50:53
NP  Adagio:  Dominate

Super album  *horns*

Has everything a metalproggie dreams of: melody, catchy rhythms (even some oriental stuff), great riffs & solos, gritty singing (even some spicy growl),  interesting lyrics, and more  8)

Funky, Iggy, Tom  ;)

Just get it !

If you don't go for it, then I'l send ya the latest Celine album  ;D

Nicky.

;D  I will check it out.

Been playing Shadow Gallery today as I am off to see them this evening.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-03, 16:36:56
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-03, 15:52:08
Been playing Shadow Gallery today as I am off to see them this evening.  *horns* *horns*

Have fun!!!

The concert in Baarlo seemed to be a bit chaotic at first but got better during the concert.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 19:18:11
NP  Shadow Gallery  on  their official site

www.shadowgallery.com

*horns* of course !

They don't seem to have a MySpace  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-10-03, 19:39:05
NP John Legend and The Roots, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-10-03, 20:22:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 19:18:11
NP  Shadow Gallery  on  their official site

www.shadowgallery.com

They don't seem to have a MySpace  ???
Sure: http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-03, 20:32:54
Thanx Teunis  :)

I didnt get anywhere writing "Shadow Gallery", only got a shady babe (hey guys, stay here  >:( ), and some other shadowy stuff  :-\

Guess it's a good idea to include "official" in such cases.


But the "Shadow" made me associate further to

NP  Shadows Fall  on  MySpace

They have some songs from their latest album Retribution, and that's good, cuz here they'v cut down a lot on the shout and have become tighter and more melodic. Sounds great actually  *horns*

Guys, give'm a run  ;)

http://www.myspace.com/shadowsfall

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 08:31:44
NP

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2010-10-03, 20:22:00
www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery

You get long stretches of music from Digital Ghosts here  *horns*

Why does Joe Nevolo play on only Venom and Gold Dust ? (Trusting Wiki, Gary plays drums on all the other tracks.)

Iggy, how was the concert ?

Great to see that SG was the headliner at ProgPower Europe in Baarlo. Shows that they at long last are getting the attention they deserve  8)

Mad, you'r not very informative !

Hey, I didnt know that there was a story that runs thru all Tyranny and Room V:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyranny_%28album%29

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 09:23:02
NP  Myrath  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/myrathband

Cool, starts very orientalisch  8)

They write that their fave group is SyX, and Kevin Codfert from Adagio is their mentor and producer, which bodes well .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 12:47:50
NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Guys, this group is awesome  *horns* ;)

The bass & drums are like being kicked in the head by a supersexy domina  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 13:42:57
Just fell over this wonderful music by Pretty Maids, a Danish group that I'm listening to for the first time  :-[ Man, is this embarrassing!

http://www.myspace.com/pmaids

From Wiki, Pretty Maids: "Pretty Maids are a Danish heavy metal band from Horsens, Denmark. Formed in 1981 by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer. Their sound and music can be described as classic guitar-laden heavy rock with a strong emphasis on melodic elements like vocals and keyboards."

This could easily become a Room staple. Even Teunis can join in on it :)

The singing reminds me of Russ Allen's, when he gets mellow - mmmmm  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-10-04, 20:21:44
Kamelot ~ Peotry for the Poisoned  *horns*

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-10-04, 20:32:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 08:31:44
Why does Joe Nevolo play on only Venom and Gold Dust ? (Trusting Wiki, Gary plays drums on all the other tracks.)
I've read it somewhere ..... found it in an interview with Gary himself:
"And once we had a talent like Joe in the band, there was really no reason for me to try to get behind the kit. Because Joe does a great job, and he does exactly what's needed for the band. But this time, he wasn't available to do all the songs. And although I was scrambling for any other option than me doing it, it was Carl and Brendt who kind of talked me into it. Because I was only prepared to play on the song "Pain". I did demo drums for that. I liked the way they turned out, so I thought, wow, I just save myself little bit of time, we won't have to have Joe learn it, we'll just keep what I did for that song. But suddenly that one song turned into five or six, including some of the bonus tracks."

NP: Millenium - Back After Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-10-04, 20:49:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-04, 08:31:44
NP

You get long stretches of music from Digital Ghosts here  *horns*

Why does Joe Nevolo play on only Venom and Gold Dust ? (Trusting Wiki, Gary plays drums on all the other tracks.)

Iggy, how was the concert ?

Great to see that SG was the headliner at ProgPower Europe in Baarlo. Shows that they at long last are getting the attention they deserve  8)

Mad, you'r not very informative !

Hey, I didnt know that there was a story that runs thru all Tyranny and Room V:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyranny_%28album%29

Nicky.

The concert was great. A good mix of old and new. I was impressed with the lead singer who had a great voice. The sound was a little iffy in places but it was a really small venue (I think the singer accidentally kicked someone at the front LOL). Given that they have played so few concerts they did pretty well. I wouldn't hesitate to see them again. I kind of got the idea that it was Mike Baker who didn't want to play live which if true is a great shame given how good his voice was.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-10-05, 06:00:43
Glad you enjoyed it Iggy

Now playing Enslaved - Below the lights  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-05, 16:29:52
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-10-04, 20:21:44
;)

;)

What's yer opinion, Mad ?

Thanx for the quote, Teunis, and for the account, Iggy  :)


Played:

Soundgarden:  Down On The Upside

Audioslave:  Revelations

Hm, of course much better than the junk that they play in the radio nowadays, but it doesnt at all grip me the way that his Euphoria Morning together with Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider does, or even his more solo Carry On  :-\


So I needed somethin like:

DT:  Octavarium  *horns*


Btw guys, don't tell Tom that I said it, but he's back from Egypt, he's just hiding - Peeping Tom  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-10-06, 06:26:50
Borknagar - Universal

For fans of Enslaved  Opeth and Amorphis

Interested ? You should be

http://www.myspace.com/borknagar
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-10-06, 09:40:02
Albums I regularly listened to on my trip to Egypt:

- Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare
- Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory
- Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
- Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR
- Amaseffer - Slaves For Life
- Cherry Ghost - Beneath This Burning Shoreline
- Explorers Club - Age Of Impact
- I Am Kloot - Sky At Night
- Oceansize - Self-Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

Nicky, go and get it...NOW! :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-06, 16:54:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-10-06, 09:40:02
Nicky, go and get it...NOW! :P

I can't, Tom, my bread is on the toaster, and the alarm will go off  :o

I take it that it's quite good  ;)


So, what are

Quote
- Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare
- Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
- Cherry Ghost - Beneath This Burning Shoreline
- Explorers Club - Age Of Impact
- I Am Kloot - Sky At Night
- Oceansize - Self-Preserved While The Bodies Float Up
- James Labrie - Static Impulse

like ?


NP  At Vance:  Dragonchaser

Great German melodic metal band  *horns*

Dragonchaser associates to Dragonforce, and in fact this album moves between Dragonforce and Judas Priest, also moves close to Blind Guardian. It's a very diverse album. There are two anthemic power metal songs, similar in style to those of Dragonforce - not my thingy. But the stuff they do in the Priest tradition is really great, particularly Crucified. Here, guys, give it a run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHOCLi_leXY

There's also a fine metal cover of the famous 1. Movement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, with the guitars doing the original string stuff, spiced up with discreet but savory drumming:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH9sJqHQQ8c

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-10-06, 17:39:56
JP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

NP: King Crimson - Red

Could be time to expand my KC collection.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-10-06, 18:24:08
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-10-06, 17:39:56
JP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

NP: King Crimson - Red

Could be time to expand my KC collection.   *horns*

I don't get KC. I have never really clicked with them.

NP Blind Ego - Mirror
JP Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane.

I am just debating whether to see Avenged Sevenfold who are being supported by Pain of Salvation. All these concerts are taking toll on my wallet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-10-07, 14:06:47
Played:  SlipKnoT:   Iowa    Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

After a long pause, I decided to give my two SlipKnoT albums another run.

Iowa didnt really do anything for me. It seems rather monotonous, just grinding on without much variation. I'l of course return  :-\

The Verses were much better, in part, I guess, cuz Rick Rubin took the production. This guy has a magic touch  ;)

SlipKnot has placed itself in the tradition of Machine Head, Korn, and Linkin Park, one could maybe say a nu-grunge version of Linkin, if that can give an impression.

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies  :)

But definitely somethin for Tom and Jerry (Funkster), who like to be grrrunged and grrrowled thoroughly  ;)

Paul Gray  RIP  :)


Pearl Jam:  Riot Act

One of my fave PJ's. Has some wonderful mellow moments, like Thumbing My Way and I Am Mine  8)


David Bowie:  Hours

Another wonderful album  8)

This guy really knows how to put together a smashing song while still giving it an edge. A true master !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-10-07, 17:51:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-10-07, 14:06:47
SlipKnot has placed itself in the tradition of Machine Head, Korn, and Linkin Park, one could maybe say a nu-grunge version of Linkin, if that can give an impression.

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies  :)
Yes, you might probably be right about that  ;D

NP Marillion - Brave
I have been struggling with this one for more that 15 years now. It finally clicked at listen n° ... well, a big number  :P but it will never become a favorite, although I can understand the amount of passion and work the band put into it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-10-07, 21:02:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-05, 16:29:52
;)

What's yer opinion, Mad ?


Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, Nicky but it's a whole lot better than Ghost Opera.
Up until now I couldn't do anything with that album but Peotry is soo much better!! *horns*

NP> Demians ~ Mute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-10-07, 21:04:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-10-07, 14:06:47

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies  :)


You definitely should ad 'mad' into that list, Nicky. ;)

Not my cup of thrash metal. Or whatever kind of metal you want to label them with. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-08, 13:54:15
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-10-07, 21:04:34
Not my cup of thrash metal.

Well, it's not thrash metal iac. Far beyond that  ;)


These guys live hard, e.g.:

Wiki, Paul Grey (the bassist):

"On June 21, 2010, autopsy results were released that stated Gray had died of an accidental overdose of morphine and fentanyl, and had also shown signs of 'significant heart disease.'"


Wiki, Corey Taylor (the main vocalist):

"Taylor, along with his mother and sister, lived in an 'old dilapidated farmhouse,' which on days in late autumn would 'look like Black Sabbath album covers.' By age fifteen, Taylor had developed a drug addiction and had overdosed on cocaine twice."

"Taylor has also had alcohol abuse problems, which his ex-wife, Scarlett, helped him through as well as keeping him from committing suicide. On November 14, 2003, Taylor attempted to jump off a balcony of the eighth floor of the Hyatt on Sunset Boulevard, but Scarlett stopped him. She told him that either he would have to get sober or she would annul their marriage."


Wiki, Craig Jones (keyboardist and sampler):

"He begins most interviews with the zipper covering his mouth opened, and closes the zipper before making any reply to the questions asked. Jones prompted a burst of complaint letters when, another time he broke his silence during an interview, he was quoted as having made the sole statement that, 'If I wasn't in this band, I'd probably be out killing people!'"


I wonder where I would be had I not found prog  ???  Probably not killing other people, but quite possibly killing myself  :(


NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

Iggy, I think one has to approach this sorta music in a different way than e.g. Arena. Arena have so much melody, rhythm and harmony that it doesnt take long before one takes to linking'm. KC otoh are more experimental, they deliberately cut down on the melody, rhythm and harmony in order to try out new avenues. Accordingly they require many more listens. But I think it's possible to get to enjoying'm just as much as Arena - don't you think too, Erik ?  After a few runs, there will be passages here and there which emerge as enjoyable, then on next run a few more passages, and then the album as a whole will become appealing  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-10-06, 09:40:02
NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

Gotit on my SL now. If you say so, Tom ...  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-08, 15:34:45
Just saw somethin interesting on Wiki (The Orb):

"The Orb's forthcoming album Metallic Spheres features David Gilmour of Pink Floyd."

"The Orb are an English electronic music group known for spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Its early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk. Because of its trippy sound, the Orb developed a cult following among clubbers 'coming down' from drug-induced highs. The Orb has maintained its drug-related and science fiction themes despite personnel changes including the departure of Cauty and other Orb members Kris Weston, Andy Falconer, Simon Phillips, and Andy Hughes."

Hm, is this Dave goin back to his Saucerful roots ?

I dislike both ambient and house, but I sure will get Metallic Spheres  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-10-08, 17:31:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-08, 13:54:15
NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

Would you rate this as one of their better ones, Nicky?  I was thinking of trying an older one next, perhaps Larks Tongues in Aspic, since I really like Red, which I think is the last of their "old" era.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-09, 13:55:12
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-10-08, 17:31:09
Would you rate this as one of their better ones, Nicky?

I don't really know KC well enuff to rate their albums, Greenie  :-\

All I know is that KC are a groundbreaking group, and The Power To Believe is a challenging album  *horns*

Sooo, I guess as a proggie one should strive toward having their entire catalog and be prepared to spend a lotta time on/with'm  8)


NP  Pain of Salvation:  Remedy Lane

What a fascinating album, man *horns*

It draws you in, you wonder, I mean wonder in a pristine sense:  What is this ?  What's going on ?  What's the story ?  - the connection ?  and the music is highly evocative too.

This seems to be a very biographical album for Daniel G, he goes back to formative events in Eskilstuna and Motala. For me, having been drawn into Swedish society, this is of special interest.

And then forward to Budapest, which he says he fell in love with. Tom, what do you know about Daniel G and Budapest ?

This guy has sooooo much to tell the world ... but only very few choose to make an effort to listen. Most default to Lady Gaga, Grand Prix, X-factor, and all that superficiality  :'(

Hey, anyone prepared for involvement in life ?  ;)

Guys, this is a group that is very rewarding. I'm happy to know that they are rated highly by several Roomies  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-09, 21:36:43
Just: Riverside - Out Of Myself

Now: Morow.com track: Opeth: Still Life

As long as I don't hear CMV, Opeth is quite enjoyable  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-10, 08:47:45
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-09, 21:36:43
Just: Riverside - Out Of Myself

Now: Morow.com track: Opeth: Still Life

As long as I don't hear CMV, Opeth is quite enjoyable  ;)

2 cracking albums  :D

Anubis - the detached

Bit of prog/power metal as i have overdosed on some darker stuff recently.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-10, 09:39:28
Pink Floyd - A momentary lapse of reason.

A much underrated album imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-10, 16:13:27
Indeed it is - i love One slip 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-10, 17:53:58
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-10, 16:13:27
Indeed it is - i love One slip 

One Slip, Yet Another Movie, Sorrow...

It is their best Gilmour-era album but still not their best album overall.

I do like their Venice concert though.
One of the best concerts ever played for I'm concerned.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-10, 23:01:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-10, 17:53:58

I do like their Venice concert though.
One of the best concerts ever played for I'm concerned.  8)

I wonder why it wasn't released on DVD. I do love Pulse though.

NP Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-10, 23:31:20
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-10, 23:01:27
I wonder why it wasn't released on DVD. I do love Pulse though.

NP Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

Don't know.
Copyrights issues or something?
It's a shame.
I have it on VHS for years and a friend of mine has transfered the show to DVD.

Brilliant!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-11, 11:37:41
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-10, 08:47:45
Anubis - the detached

8) Funky

With The Detached, one really has to get into the story  ;)

Musically alone I consider Andromeda Unchained better  :)

But the portrayal of the Detached is one of the most fascinating topics I'v encountered in progworld  *horns*


NP  Meshuggah:  Catch Thirtythree

I take up this album now and then. As I can only take about 15-20 minutes of it, I set it going at different places. I'v decided that I have to master it - in some sense of the word >:(

But it sure is resisting me  :-\

Tom, what's the secret  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2010-10-11, 17:41:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-08, 13:54:15
NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

Iggy, I think one has to approach this sorta music in a different way than e.g. Arena. Arena have so much melody, rhythm and harmony that it doesnt take long before one takes to linking'm. KC otoh are more experimental, they deliberately cut down on the melody, rhythm and harmony in order to try out new avenues. Accordingly they require many more listens. But I think it's possible to get to enjoying'm just as much as Arena - don't you think too, Erik ?  After a few runs, there will be passages here and there which emerge as enjoyable, then on next run a few more passages, and then the album as a whole will become appealing  ;)
KC's music is definitely harder to get into, but it's very rewarding! And then there's lots of KC's of course, lots of incarnations/era's with different styles.

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-10-08, 17:31:09
Would you rate this as one of their better ones, Nicky?  I was thinking of trying an older one next, perhaps Larks Tongues in Aspic, since I really like Red, which I think is the last of their "old" era.
You may find this post (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg24889#msg24889) from a while ago helpful, Greenie, I tried to give a bit of a KC overview there. Power To Believe is definitely one of the better ones, so is Larks. Starless & Bible Black from that era is a tough one, a lot of heavy instrumental live improv on there. You already have Discipline if I remember correctly, Three Of A Perfect Pair would be the next step of that period and is recommended, then Beat (KC's most "poppy" album if you want to apply that term, it's still KC we're talking about). I'm also very fond of their "jazzy" period (album 3 and 4, Lizard and Islands, especially the former). Their second In The Wake Of Poseidon is a bit In The Court Part 2. As for newer KC, Thrak is highly recommended after Power To Believe, Construkction Of Light I'm still struggling with a bit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-10-11, 19:58:13
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-10-11, 21:32:31
Thanks for the info, Erik.

NP: Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part II (on You Tube)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-12, 17:51:38
NP  ARK:  Burn the Sun

This is a great album, from 2001. The style is very diverse, moving gracefully between progmetal, jazz-rock, Spanish guitar, crooning, and much more.

As probably no other active Roomie knows ARK, here's from Wiki (ARK):

"ARK is a progressive metal band from Norway resulting from the friendship and musical collaboration of guitarist Tore Østby (Conception, DC Cooper, Giant's Playground, Redrum) and drummer John Macaluso (TNT, Riot, Spread Eagle, Alex Masi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Powermad), who later joined up with singer Jørn Lande to record two acclaimed albums.

Lande, Østby and Macaluso were joined by Randy Coven (Steve Vai, Steve Morse) on bass and Mats Olausson (Yngwie Malmsteen) on keyboards for their second effort [Burn The Sun, nb]."


And I don't need to make an attempt to characterise the album further, as Lord Chimp has pinned it well (Amazon, ARK, Burn The Sun):

"This is ARK's second album. As brilliant and original as the debut was, this is better. On a flat basis of originality, it stands a bit lower than the debut, but the songwriting here is simply jaw-dropping and the production quality flawless. While the song structures are usually pretty ordinary (namely the lyrical structures), the encompassing music is so diverse that it never feels streamlined at all. Individually, ARK is comprised of phenomenal musicians possessing chops and writing talent. Tore Østby has thrust himself into the leadership race of best progressive metal guitarist. The man's style, tone, and technique are varied, unique, and precise. His playing ranges from the flaring leads of Heal The Waters to the bubbly flamenco plucking of Just A Little. His stock of heavy riffs are much more diverse and interesting than the staple prog metal 'chugga-chug' riffs. The awe-inspiring drummer John Macaluso unleashes ceaselessly complex rhythms with enough restraint that it isn't pretentious. Bassist Randy Coven and keyboardist Mats Olausson don't seem to be permanent band members, but they make an impression as more than just 'session players.' (Coven's bass is particularly great.)

Vocalist Jørn Lande is astonishing. Yes, he does sound like David Coverdale at times, but one can't leave it at that. He possesses tremendous range and the dynamics of his voice are just incredible. If you listened to Absolute Zero, Just A Little, and Torn, one might not immediately recognize that it's the same man singing. He does throw in some hack 80s rock bits like 'baby' and yeah' but it seems to mesh so well. His emotional power is truly sincere ... just listen to Missing You. So diverse is Lande's singing that aside from the Coverdale influence, I hear elements of Bono, Dio, Sting, and lots of classic rock singers. Not every one likes Lande's voice, which I understand. I think he's an incredible singer, though, and he mostly sounds better and more diverse here than on the debut.  All in all, he's a vocalist of matchless depth and richness."


Jørn Lande is a formidable singer  *horns*

And this album is a very special treat. OK, it's uneven, but where it's good, it's great  8)

Here's one of the best songs, Just A Little (appetiser, nb  ;) ):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djjZ1zWq44I

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-10-12, 19:14:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-12, 17:51:38
NP  ARK:  Burn the Sun

This is a great album, from 2001. The style is very diverse, moving gracefully between progmetal, jazz-rock, Spanish guitar, crooning, and much more.

As probably no other active Roomie knows ARK, here's from Wiki (ARK):

"ARK is a progressive metal band from Norway resulting from the friendship and musical collaboration of guitarist Tore Østby (Conception, DC Cooper, Giant's Playground, Redrum) and drummer John Macaluso (TNT, Riot, Spread Eagle, Alex Masi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Powermad), who later joined up with singer Jørn Lande to record two acclaimed albums.

Lande, Østby and Macaluso were joined by Randy Coven (Steve Vai, Steve Morse) on bass and Mats Olausson (Yngwie Malmsteen) on keyboards for their second effort [Burn The Sun, nb]."


And I don't need to make an attempt to characterise the album further, as Lord Chimp has pinned it well (Amazon, ARK, Burn The Sun):

"This is Ark's second album. As brilliant and original as the debut was, this is better. On a flat basis of originality, it stands a bit lower than the debut, but the songwriting here is simply jaw-dropping and the production quality flawless. While the song structures are usually pretty ordinary (namely the lyrical structures), the encompassing music is so diverse that it never feels streamlined at all. Individually, Ark is comprised of phenomenal musicians possessing chops and writing talent. Tore Ostby has thrust himself into the leadership race of best progressive metal guitarist. The man's style, tone, and technique are varied, unique, and precise. His playing ranges from the flaring leads of "Heal the Waters" to the bubbly flamenco plucking of "Just a Little." His stock of heavy riffs are much more diverse and interesting than the staple prog metal "chugga-chug" riffs. The awe-inspiring drummer John Macaluso unleashes ceaselessly complex rhythms with enough restraint that it isn't pretentious. Bassist Randy Coven and keyboardist Mats Olausson don't seem to be permanent band members, but they make an impression as more than just "session players." (Coven's bass is particularly great.)

Vocalist Jorne Lande is astonishing. Yes, he does sound like David Cloverdale at times, but one can't leave it at that. He possesses tremendous range and the dynamics of his voice are just incredible. If you listened to "Absolute Zero," "Just a Little," and "Torn," one might not immediately recognize that it's the same man singing. He does throw in some hack 80s rock bits like "baby" and "yeah!" but it seems to mesh so well. His emotional power is truly sincere...just listen to "Missing You." So diverse is Lande's singing that aside from the Cloverdale influence, I hear elements of Bono, Dio, Sting, and lots of classic rock singers. Not every one likes Lande's voice, which I understand. I think he's an incredible singer, though, and he mostly sounds better and more diverse here than on the debut.  All in all, he's a vocalist of matchless depth and richness."


Jørn lande is a formidable singer  *horns*

And this album is a very special treat. OK, it's uneven, but where it's good, it's great  8)

Here's one of the best songs, Just A Little (appetiser, nb  ;) ):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djjZ1zWq44I

Nicky.

Brilliant timing Nicky. I believe Ark are supporting Frost* in December. I was thinking of checking them out.

NP Aspera - Between Black and White from Ripples. (I think Mad put me onto them. Thanks Mad)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-10-12, 19:21:46
Now Therion - The Miskolc Experiment which at first seems a bit disappointing. I am going to see them soon so hopefully it will improve. One saving grace is I grew up listening to Classical music and Opera.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2010-10-12, 22:46:36
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-10-12, 19:14:26
Brilliant timing Nicky. I believe Ark are supporting Frost* in December. I was thinking of checking them out.

Careful there, Iggy, Wikipedia lists no less than three bands with the name Ark and I gather the one supporting Frost is the resurrected British one with John Jowitt, not Nicky's Norwegian metal Ark.

The Ark (band), Swedish glam-rock band
Ark (UK band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(UK_band)), a melodic rock band
ARK (band), a metal band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-10-13, 09:28:59
Opeth - Watershed

For the first time in ages  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-10-13, 10:19:56
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2010-10-12, 22:46:36
Careful there, Iggy, Wikipedia lists no less than three bands with the name Ark and I gather the one supporting Frost is the resurrected British one with John Jowitt, not Nicky's Norwegian metal Ark.

The Ark (band), Swedish glam-rock band
Ark (UK band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(UK_band)), a melodic rock band
ARK (band), a metal band

Ah thanks Eric.  :P

NP The Incident - Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-13, 12:08:22
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2010-10-12, 22:46:36
ARK (band), a metal band

It's strange that people don't check up names already used, alternatively devise original names.

If ARK were some anonymous garage band, then OK, use the name, but actually ARK (all capitals) are a groundbreaking group.


Iggy, next time you quote, maybe you could, for good practice, limit the quote to what's necessary for your comment  ;)


NP  Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Needed something to boost me up  *horns*

Any Roomies here who aint yet into this album ?

Guys, that's like missing The Wall, or Contagion, or for that matter, sex. What would your life be like without these ?

I know that very few Priest fans followed Priest into their album Nostradamus ... but I expect more from Roomies  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-10-13, 13:23:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-13, 12:08:22
It's strange that people don't check up names already used, alternatively devise original names.

If ARK were some anonymous garage band, then OK, use the name, but actually ARK (all capitals) are a groundbreaking group.

Ahem, Wikipedia once more:

QuotearK are a musical group formed around Birmingham and The Black Country, England. Originally active from c.1985 to c.1995, the band reformed in 2010.

QuoteARK is a progressive metal band from Norway [...] ARK's self-titled debut album was released in 1999.

So it's the Norwegians that picked a name already in use. Strictly speaking the UK Ark weren't active then, but they do retain the oldest rights to the name ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-13, 13:37:21
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2010-10-13, 13:23:53
Strictly speaking the UK Ark weren't active then, but they do retain the oldest rights to the name ;)

They were barely more than a garage band  ;)

And also, now living in Cop, I have to side with the Norwegians (Norway is a former Danish colony)  ;D

Calling ARK (notice: all capitals) a Norwegian group is a bit thick (I know that Wiki writes "ARK is a progressive metal band from Norway", but Wiki's not necessarily an authority, Erik): John Macaluso is an acclaimed American drummer (from New York), Randy Coven is an acclaimed American bass player (also from NY), and Mats Olausson is an excellent Swedish keyboard player (from Göteborg).

That's like calling Transatlantic an American group  ;)


Jowitt & Co. could'v made a pun on "Noah's Ark", like "Novas Ark"  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-13, 14:25:23
JP:

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-12, 17:51:38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djjZ1zWq44I

If noone else lauds it, I'm happy to  *horns*

Notice what John M does with his drums  8)


NP:

SW:  Alley Cat  (on repeat)

Well, once I was on YouTube ... couldnt help it  :-[

*horns*

Tom, ya sure put some bug in my head  >:(

;D

Doesnt anyone else here think that this song is way o'er the top ?

Hey guys, where's yer passion ?


God, what a day .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-10-14, 11:30:06
Wow, I really love Jorn's voice, since I first heard him on Arjen's 01. ARK is really an eye-opener, music-wise. Thanks for the suggestion, Nicky. *runs off to visit amazon*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-10-14, 11:39:22
this is also ... whoa, awesome rock
Jorn Lande- Song for Ronnie James
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEtyaC6ltQg
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2010-10-14, 17:31:36
NP Anathema - A Natural Disaster - Flying

A favourite of mine, this track, they played it yesterday as one of the encores at the gig I went to. It was totally awesome, what an amazing band. They started with older material and then played the whole We're Here.. album from start to finish. My album of the year 2010 and especially the track Universal is pure bliss. This album is sooo intense!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-10-14, 20:38:29
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2010-10-14, 17:31:36
They started with older material and then played the whole We're Here.. album from start to finish. My album of the year 2010 and especially the track Universal is pure bliss. This album is sooo intense!!
Great album indeed!

Just: Toto - Kingdom of Desire
Now: parts of the upcoming Darkwater album including a full track on their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/darkwaterofficial

Promising  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-10-15, 07:57:36
Those once loyal by Bolt Thrower

A fine slab of British death metal to start the day  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-10-15, 12:17:39
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2010-10-14, 17:31:36
NP Anathema - A Natural Disaster - Flying

A favourite of mine, this track, they played it yesterday as one of the encores at the gig I went to. It was totally awesome, what an amazing band. They started with older material and then played the whole We're Here.. album from start to finish. My album of the year 2010 and especially the track Universal is pure bliss. This album is sooo intense!!

Hey Erik, I was there as well! Didn't see you though. But you're right, what a band. I saw them for the first time a few years ago when they were supporting Porcupine Tree, and they grew so much as a band over the last few years. Great to see. :)

I also really liked the supporting acts. I'm very much into singer-songwriter stuff these days, so Petter Carlsen's set was very enjoyable. Petter seems to be a nice guy, although a bit shy on stage. I bought his album after the gig.

The other support act, Long Distance Calling, was nice as well. Their music can be described as a mix of post rock, some metal, and a bit of prog. They are an insrumental band and they clearly have a lot of fun on stage.

NP: Marillion - Less Is More

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-10-15, 15:02:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-10-15, 12:17:39
Hey Erik, I was there as well! Didn't see you though. But you're right, what a band. I saw them for the first time a few years ago when they were supporting Porcupine Tree, and they grew so much as a band over the last few years. Great to see. :)

I also really liked the supporting acts. [...]

Hey Tom, I already suspected you would probably be there as well, but didn't see you either! Next time then, with Arena in November ;) The gig when they supported Porcupine Tree was also the first time I saw Anathema, really liked their performance (already had several of their albums). I also really enjoyed both support acts Wednesday, very different but both very good in what they do. Petter Carlsen has a great voice and was an impressive presence sonically with just guitar and voice. It became rather late though with two support acts and a quite long main set, I had to leave after Flying to catch the train, I think I missed at least one song I heard them start when I was downstairs at the wardrobe (couldn't make out which), hopefully not more?!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-10-15, 20:19:33
Ark - Burn The Sun

fat :)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-15, 20:28:50
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2010-10-15, 20:19:33
fat :)  *horns*

Great, Cap  8)

Happy that I could deliver there  :)

Yeah, ARK are really amazing  *horns*

I read on Wiki that they'r planning to release a new album Aradiokaos in 2010. That's one to get  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-15, 21:19:41
Just just played: Echoes ~ Nature | Existence
Just played: Day Six ~ The Grand Design
Now playing: Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon

What a marvelous year this is!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-15, 22:09:49
Dream Theater ~ Octavarium

How's that!!!   *horns* :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-15, 23:29:42
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-15, 22:09:49
How's that!!!   *horns* :D

At least known  ;D

NP  Echoes (Venezuela)  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/echoesve

See, Mad, I do more than promise  ;)

Hm, sounds good actually, quite special, I can't really place them initially, which is good  8)

On MySpace you read that they'r a progressive rock group, but I actually find'm quite metal, which is good too  :)

Mad, you just might'v found a Room staple here  ;)

Nicky.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-10-16, 08:11:41
Enslaved - Below the lights

It seems to be where their more progressive tendencies started as they moved away from their black metal roots
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 12:00:44
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2010-10-14, 11:39:22
Jorn Lande- Song for Ronnie James
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEtyaC6ltQg

8)

Cap, as you'r so picky with singers, I'd be interested to hear who your fave singers are  ;)

Btw did ya pursue the Ten lead ?


NP  Audrey Horne:  Threshold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqQCl8GWec

8)  too

Melodic metal group from Trondheim - named after you know who in Twin Peaks, as seen in the beginning of the video (a bit'o bait always helps)  ;D

Aha, now I gotit: The singing reminded me of someone, but who ? ... who dammit ? ... yeah, of course: Michael Stipe  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 12:37:54
NP  Audrey Horne  on  YouTube  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 14:26:13
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Gall - Anonym
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-10-16, 16:11:58
NP: Lady Gaga - The Fame

Before I get slaughtered, let me just say that my girl put it on, and I have no choice but to listen to it because the computer is in the same room and I need to use the computer... :o

I think I have to listen to some Opeth after this, just to teach her a lesson. *horns* ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-10-16, 17:40:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-10-16, 16:11:58
NP: Lady Gaga - The Fame


A likely story.  ;D

NP Missa Atropos - Gazpacho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 19:15:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-10-16, 16:11:58
Before I get slaughtered ....

I just took my nice big shiny Freddy knife out in the kitchen and now I'm on my way. If Bluey can find ya, Tom, then I can too ....  >:(

You should have stuck to Bluey; she had good music taste  :P

A term has arisen around Lady Gaga's music: contentlessness. The lyrics are devoid of any content, the music is devoid of musical passion, just a rhythm box and electronics churning out pretty much the same monotonous loops  :'(

Strange, and disturbing, that she is currently the biggest name in music  :(


NP  Echoes  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/echoesve

I'v taken quite a liking to these guys  *horns*

Tom, this is real music. Play it for your girl  ;)

And thanx again, Mad  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 14:26:13
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

Agree, Teunis: If you luk at her, and the end's well, then all's well  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 20:42:03
NP  Day Six  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/daysixweb

I can't just get stuck with the same old groups  ;D

OK, Mad, let's see what yer marshies are up to .....  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-16, 21:32:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-10-16, 16:11:58
NP: Lady Gaga - The Fame



Classic album! 8)
A while back my daughter saw her on tv, the first thing she said 'WOW'. :D  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 19:15:17

NP  Echoes  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/echoesve

I'v taken quite a liking to these guys  *horns*

Tom, this is real music. Play it for your girl  ;)

And thanx again, Mad  :)


8) ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-16, 20:42:03
NP  Day Six  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/daysixweb

I can't just get stuck with the same old groups  ;D

OK, Mad, let's see what yer marshies are up to .....  8)

Nicky.

I see I've got a good influence on you.  :P ;D




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 21:37:17
Day Six - The Grand Design  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-16, 21:51:18
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 21:37:17
Day Six - The Grand Design  :D

*emperor's voice: good, good. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-16, 22:27:08
Quandary ~ Ready to Fail

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-17, 10:38:18
NP  Day Six  on  MySpace

Hey, good stuff  8)

Sorta over in the PT department. Particularly the drummer reminds me of Gavin - subtle catchy beats (Cap  ;) )

The guitar is over in the DG department - which doesnt bother me at all - and even some DG-ish sax  :)

Guess I better get TGD on my SL too .....


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-15, 21:19:41
What a marvelous year this is!!!

Agree !  There's sooooo much good stuff around these days  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-16, 21:32:16
I see I've got a good influence on you.  :P ;D

Yeah, I'l probably end up as a bindbooker ... or bookbender ... or bijnbokker  ;D

As long as ya don't gag me with fame  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-17, 19:02:42
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-17, 12:47:47
Ten: You're right. Sorry. Again.

Yeah, particularly Ten.

Here's another chance:

www.tenofthebest.com

Go down to "Tracklisting" next to the cover of The Twilight Chronicles. Some of the songs are highlighted in blue. If you click them, you can hear samples.

There's also

www.myspace.com/tentheband

It also has samples from Twilight.

I tried to find some full songs from Twilight on YouTube and other places, but without success.

I think that Cap, Iggy, and I are the only Roomies who have realised how great Ten are.

I guess they'r real growers. On first listen they don't sound of much, but with several listens the music starts taking off  *horns*


And Mad, you still have Nostradamus waitin eagerly for ya. When I say that it's my overall fave album (by any band), that should mean somethin to ya. After all, we do share a lotta music, don't we ? ;)

And don't give me the "I'v been there" bullshit again, or I'l pass by you after I'v fixed Tom - just a little march thru the marsh  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-17, 19:24:39
Now listening to Hallowed Ground....

hmm, impressive. Catchy.

Next... The Chronicles.

Nice. Catchy, a bit like AOR but a tad bit rougher.
Not bad. ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-17, 21:22:54
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-17, 19:24:39
hmm, impressive. Catchy.
Nice. Catchy, a bit like AOR but a tad bit rougher.
Not bad. ...

Ha :) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\ :-* :'( *horns*

I knew it  8)


NP  A7X:  Diamonds In The Rough  *horns*

This group doesnt need any more promotion in the Room  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-18, 07:52:02
NP  Kingcrow  on  MySpace

I havent had the best experiences with Italian groups, but Kingcrow are pretty good  8)

Actually remind me a lot of Riverhead, also with the foreign accent  :)


Hey guys, the ball is rolling again in the Room. We got several groups we're bandying around - Echoes, Day Six, Quandary, Kingcrow, Ten, Gazpacho. Join in  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-18, 10:02:36
NP  Darkwater  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/darkwaterofficial

Great band  *horns*

They'v put lotta music out on their MySpace, also from their recently released studio album Where Stories End - one to get  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-18, 10:23:20
OK, I found my faves from Nostradamus (classic songs aka stuck-ons) on YouTube. Good start to get into this formidable album:


Exiled:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVp7XVSJP7Y

Pestilence & Plague:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSc7wHWarzc

Lost Love:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbAZoQremfw

New Beginnings:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dnu6mm1Mg

Revelations:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znzk2TlGjIA

The Future Of Mankind:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnWcoj1M54


Hope this does it now  ;)

You guys won't believe what you'r hearing  *horns*


OK, and one for Bupsie(s)  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/user/JudasPriestVEVO?blend=2&ob=1


Great we have YouTube. Now we can easily share (almost) everything  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-18, 13:28:29
NP  Quandary  on  quandaryband.com  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-10-18, 18:25:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-18, 10:23:20

OK, and one for Bupsie(s)  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/user/JudasPriestVEVO?blend=2&ob=1
You can forget the "s" : I am alone and I am far from getting (back) to Ten ...  ;D

But I have bought Nostradamus, though. I promise to give my two ten cents worth opinion soon.

NP Arena : Contagion  No surprise : it's still awesome  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-19, 11:48:26
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-10-18, 18:25:00
You can forget the "s" : I am alone and I am far from getting (back) to Ten ...  ;D

There is one Bupie, but several Bupsies, even several occasions of Bupsies  ;D


Quote
I am far from getting (back) to Ten

I don't know where Ten fits in here. The link was to the Priest song Locked In, a good song with a fun video. See it, and you'l see what I mean  ;)


Quote
But I have bought Nostradamus, though. I promise to give my two ten cents worth opinion soon.

Actually the songs that I'v provided links for, and the order of'm, gives a good introduction to this great, but probably also initially bewildering album. So I recommend my links to you too, Bups  ;)

I'v never understood why it's so difficult to play the links posted by Roomies. There has never been an overwhelming amount of'm, not like on the Priest or Nevermore board. I get around to playing all the links in the Room, and I usually repeat'm, cuz true prog requires several runs. Isnt that part of the idea of "sharing," guys?  :)


Quote
NP Arena : Contagion   No surprise : it's still awesome  8)

There we agree fully, Bupie  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-19, 16:47:51
NP  Haken:  Streams  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

Mindblowing, very extraordinary  *horns*

These guys are sheer brilliance  ;)

I was utterly blown over by the growl, it comes at the apotheosis, together with a blasting church organ, like some archangel or so - amazing !

Thanx, guys (in the Room)  :)


When will people start to awaken to all this fabulous music  ???

Man, are people doped ? - by all their money, luxury, chasing recognition and status, the perfect f*, TV & radio idiocy ?  What's wrong with people today ?

Guys, don't you wonder about this too ?

Guess we proggies are different. When I hear such wonderful music, all that other shit recedes, re ... ce ... des .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-10-20, 09:55:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-19, 16:47:51
NP  Haken:  Streams  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

Mindblowing, very extraordinary  *horns*
Guys, don't you wonder about this too ?
This is indeed very interesting. It reminds me of Kansas and I saw that someone noticed it too on the Youtube comments. But I didn't hear the growl : I guess it is on another of their songs.

NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning

Pilot In the Sky Of Dreams is really a hell of a song and Mac has such a warm and powerful voice. Is he in another band now ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-20, 11:59:52
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-10-20, 09:55:25
This is indeed very interesting.

8)


Quote
But I didn't hear the growl

As usual, you didnt play it thru, Bups  ;)


Quote
It reminds me of Kansas and I saw that someone noticed it too on the Youtube comments.

Hm, Kansas is one of the last bands I'd think of there  ???

Maybe it's a case of "love blinds"  ;)


Quote
Mac has such a warm and powerful voice

Agree, Bups. I simply don't understand why he isnt used more  ???

Hm, maybe he is Clive's surprise. He'd also be a great choice for Arena  8)

Oh man, Clive really has us buzzin there  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-10-20, 14:31:44
Subsurface by Threshold which is a real grower

Also West pauper lunatic asylum by Kasabian which is a rock/dance/electronic mix and lots of fun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-20, 15:17:55
Hm, not much dialog here  :(

Guys, tell me if you'r getting tired of my palavering  ;)

At least I keep the Room (barely) alive  :-\

I also believe that there are some passive Roomies who are interested in what I write. At least they keep returning  :)


Guys, don't you relate to the music that you listen to ?  Or is it just a drone in the background ?  Do you just listen to the same ten albums over and over again ?

Hope this gets yer blood boilin


Well, anyways, played:


Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation:  Mighty ReArranger

Great album, very different from not only Zep, but also his first solo albums  *horns*

Here are two of the best songs on the album:

The Enchanter (live):   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-NgBlKQS3g&p=B1DB27E31BA6A43C&playnext=1&index=53

Shine It All Around:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSt3x5HqiAA


Hey, as a bonus track, here's The Greatest Gift from the album Fate Of Nations, another great song:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz88I5YctB8


Alanis Morissette:  So-Called Chaos   8)


Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Secrets of Astrology

Super album, my fave woman fronted metal album  *horns*

What do you think, Teunis ?


Muse:  The Resistance

Nice, but by no means prog, more neo-classical, drawing a lot on classical music  8)


A good indicator of whether somethin is prog or not is the bass. If there's a lotta repetition in the bass and basic drums all the way thru, it's usually not prog  ;)

Prog sets especially the bass free, like John Myung's bass  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-10-20, 21:05:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-20, 15:17:55
Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Secrets of Astrology

Super album, my fave woman fronted metal album  *horns*

What do you think, Teunis ?
Really a  8) album. With participation of the master Arjen Lucassen. It's about time that I play this album again, thanks for reminding me ;).


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-20, 15:17:55

Muse:  The Resistance

Nice, but by no means prog, more neo-classical, drawing a lot on classical music  8)
Prog or not, really a cool album. Love it from start to finish!  8)

Antimatter - Saviour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-10-21, 09:31:54
It was time to give some more "melodic vocas" a go after the darker stuff i have been listening to for a while. Variety is the spice of life  ;)

Hypothetical by Threshold

This band is really ringing my bell at the moment  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-10-21, 20:17:25
Just: Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

Now: Believe - World Is Round
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-22, 00:37:15
Pendragon ~ Pure

The Pendies will release a new album next year, called Passion.
It will be accompanied by a rather big tour.
The word is that the concerts in the UK and Holland (Zoetermeer) will be a two day event with lots of goodies and a chance to sing Freakshow with the band on stage!

That is, if you get to win the X-factor contest. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-22, 00:38:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-10-20, 15:17:55
Hm, not much dialog here  :(

Guys, tell me if you'r getting tired of my palavering  ;)



I'm here!!!

But extremely busy. ;)

The three shifts are taking it's toll I guess.
When I'm at home, my dearest have to work (not always) so I have to keep the kids busy (;)) and when I'm at work it's the other way around.

Like it, love it but it also keeps me from the digital highway.

Sorry folks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-10-22, 06:57:54
I'm here too.  I haven't played too much music lately, but tonight I played a whole bunch of Riverside.  They've yet to put out a stinker.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-22, 12:43:10
Yeah, Riverside are super. The best Slavic rock group  *horns*

The only small beef I have (tho I'm veg) is their accent. They would do well in improving their English. In fact sometimes I can't even distinguish the words they'r saying.

The Swedish and Norwegian metal singers deliver their English convincingly, so the Poles should also get there. I'm sure they will too within a few years  :)


NP  DT:  A Change Of Seasons

Super suite !  I also like Jamie's singing on this one a lot  *horns*  - Greenie and Cap  ;)

Why is it that everytime I listen to DT, I become more attentive, blissful, my head starts rockin, and my thoughts go off in new directions  ;)

Everything from Innocence Faded on (not 6:00 and Caught In A Web, but + Another Day, imo of course) is pure magic.

DT is the true progmetal flagship  8)


But I simply can't get my head around that it was Pull Me Under that became their big hit  ???

Well, all that shit is a result of corporate arbitrariness and hype  :(


I'm not either so hot on their covers. I suppose they'r good for younger people, but for me who's grown up with Floyd, Queen and Purple, the originals are deeply settled and hallowed.

For me the real McFuneral For Friend is Elton John with his band on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, one of my alltime fave pieces  *horns*

OK, you guys aint gettin more from me today, unless ya get yer finger out ....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-22, 13:13:54
NP  SW:  Alley Cat  (on repeat)

Keep that f*in YouTube away from me  >:( ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-22, 21:45:00
Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-23, 21:12:23
Just: Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology  *horns*

Now: Magenta - Seven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2010-10-24, 08:37:39
angl by Ihsan

I have never got round to listening to Emperor but his solo stuff rocks   *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-10-24, 17:33:35
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-10-25, 13:39:53
NP  ARK:  Burn The Sun  (on repeat)   *horns*

ARK --> My prog pantheon  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-10-26, 06:51:07
The excellent For lies i sire by My dying Bride

Dark , doomy and very metal  ;) completely the right music for October
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-10-26, 12:17:40
Played:

Threshold:   Wounded Land   Extinct Instinct

Two excellent albums  *horns*

I have become very fond of Damian's singing. He really made a difference for Threshold.

Cuz

Threshold:  Psychedelicatessen

sounds somewhat bland with Glynn Morgan singing  :-\


It's amazing how prescient Threshold were in 1993 with Wounded Land. Consider the following lines from Track 1, Consume To Live:

making money out of poverty turning forests into meat

buried waste has reached the surface is there nothing left to learn?

everybody's lung is getting cancer everyone has something more to lose

every country armies are rising every gene splitting into two

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-10-27, 18:10:16
Before: Anathema - Judgement

NP: Kamelot - Ghost Opera

I don't suppose Khan will be the new Arena singer, but good anyway...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-10-27, 20:01:22
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-10-27, 20:24:28
Star One - Earth That Was (http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/09/22/star-one-earth-that-was-song-premiere/)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-10-28, 16:26:43
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-10-27, 18:10:16
I don't suppose Khan will be the new Arena singer, but good anyway...

I think I'l start callin you Mad 2 (too), Greenie  ::)


Played:

Ayreon:  The Electric Castle

Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  Queen Of The Ocean

Ayreon doesnt do much for me, probably cuz I'm a lot older and have done a lot more music than most of you guys. I don't hear anything really new nor much melody in it  :-\

Otoh Lana, Erik and their friends get it right for me, in fact I'm beginning to like Queen as much as Astrology  *horns*  - Teunis  ;)


JP  Cloudscape  on  YouTube

Great band, one of my pantheon bands  *horns*

in case you hadnt noticed it yet


NP  Seventh Wonder: Welcome To Mercy Falls  (on repeat)

Great too, of course, a bit the same mood as Cloudscape  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-10-29, 13:42:02
I've been playing the following albums a lot recently:

Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare

I can't explain just how much I like this one. It's pretty easy music to get in to and with M. Shadows they have a great vocalist. I admit, it took me some time to really appreciate his voice, but once that was a passed station, there wasn't a way back and Avenged Sevenfold quickly became one of my favourite bands. You know what the great thing is? I only know their two most recent albums so there's still something left to discover! 8)

Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

As much as I liked Ghost Opera, this one is so much better! It's not as accessible but very rewarding once you 'get' it. The first track features some growls and that's a first for Kamelot if I'm not mistaken. It sounds great though. Kamelot is another band of which I only have their two most recent albums, so I'll probably check out the rest of their back-catalog soon. *horns*

Next to these albums I've been playing a lot of singer-songwriter stuff but since that is of no interest to (most) Roomies I won't bother you with that. ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-10-29, 13:53:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-10-29, 13:42:02
Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare

Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

A7X and Kamelot are two of my pantheon groups  *horns*

Thanx for your recoms of their latest albums, Tom. Makes me even more eager to get'm  8)


I listened once again to the entire Nostradamus epic this forenoon and read a bit more in J. H. Brennan's "Nostradamus: Visions of the Future" - whew !

I simply don't get why you guys don't get it  ???

Guess Priest really have landed between two chairs with this one: Their old fans don't get Nostradamus, and progmetal fans don't (want to) know how good this stuff is  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-10-29, 22:12:44
Star One ~ Victims of the Modern Age  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-10-30, 09:00:34
NP Avantasia - The Scarecrow

Second listen. I had never heard a note of Avantasia before and the first listen was really promising. Nothing really new under the German sun but catchy melodies, convincing riffs, a touch of prog (the title song) and a bunch of great vocalists.

Considering Maddox's message above, I think it should please Star One fans, for instance. Are Kamelot or Van den Plas more or less in the same vein ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 11:40:27
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-10-30, 09:00:34
Are Kamelot or Van den Plas more or less in the same vein ?

I have The Scarecrow, Bups, and I'v played it a few times. It's well-done regular rock. Conversely Kamelot and Vanden Plas are much more ambitious with their lyrics and music, more related to DT, true progmetal groups. Depends on what one wants  :-\

Played:

Fates Warning:  FWX

It has the classic FW sound, which is super, but I must say that I started getting bored after a few songs. FW have always been more extensive than e.g. DT, but there is something magic about albums like A Pleasant Shade Of Gray and Parallels (and therefore they'r one of my pantheon groups). On FWX it sounds like they havent really been able to raise the bar and conjure up something new, so I sorta understand why Ray Alder went off to Redemption, Jim Matheos to Office of Strategic Influence, where he together with Kevin Moore and now also Gavin Harrison does some interesting things, while Mark Zonder established Slavior, which doesnt really grip me.

Hey, I just read that Zonder is playing drums on Ten's upcoming album Stormwarning. If Ten continue on their upward trajectory, and on top of it with the great zonderbare Mark on drums, this album is something to look forward to 8)


I needed something exciting, so I played, inspired by Tom :)

A7X:  Live In The LBC

Super  *horns*

Rather confusing at first, even for a live album, but man, these guys have an extraordinary contact with their home audience in Long Beach - WOW !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-30, 13:59:24
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2010-10-30, 09:00:34
Considering Maddox's message above, I think it should please Star One fans, for instance. Are Kamelot or Van den Plas more or less in the same vein ?

Sorry, Bup.
But you can't compare Avantasia with Ayreon. Two different bands/projects in my book. ;)
I have the Elected EP and it's good, but I recently saw a video of one of the songs on The Scarecrow (I believe) with Klaus Meine (Scorpions) and it did nothing to me.
Not my cup of orange juice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-30, 14:00:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 11:40:27

Hey, I just read that Zonder is playing drums on Ten's upcoming album Stormwarning. If Ten continue on their upward trajectory, and on top of it with the great zonderbare Mark on drums, this album is something to look forward to 8)


Here's a shocker: Agreed!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 14:11:28
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-30, 14:00:52
Here's a shocker: Agreed!!!

:)

You're not entirely Mad  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 16:43:44
NP  Wolverine:  Taste Of Sand  (from album Still, 2006)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJhQYKXe6qA

Nice, a bit like Anathema  ;)

Mad, I noticed that you have albums by them  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-10-30, 18:06:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 16:43:44
NP  Wolverine:  Taste Of Sand  (from album Still, 2006)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJhQYKXe6qA

Nice, a bit like Anathema  ;)

Listening right now, sounds great. I'm really impressed! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 19:26:34
Following the wolf's track, here's something else striking, very special, moody:

Ulver:  Blinded By Blood  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rs_NRyNs4o

From their album Blood Inside (2005).

Some great illustrations by H.R. Giger on the video too  8)

From Wiki, Ulver:  "Ulver (Norwegian for "wolves") is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt - Et eeventyr i 5 capitler (1994), Ulver's musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and experimental music into their œuvre, but with a heavy reliance on electronic recording techniques."

Enjoy !  I am iac  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-10-30, 19:51:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 16:43:44
NP  Wolverine:  Taste Of Sand  (from album Still, 2006)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJhQYKXe6qA

Nice, a bit like Anathema  ;)

Mad, I noticed that you have albums by them  ;)

Nicky.

Indeed it is a bit like Anathema.  And is there anyone Mad doesn't have albums by?   ;D

NP: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

I broke down and got the Amazon download.  CD doesn't seem to be forthcoming anytime soon as appears to be their norm here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 20:30:55
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-10-30, 19:51:28
And is there anyone Mad doesn't have albums by?

Yeah, there are more than ten of my pantheon groups that he doesnt have albums by  ;)


NP  Ulver:  Blinded By Blood  (on repeat)

This has really gotten under my skin, very haunting  *horns*

YouTube has one great advantage over MySpace, and that is that while you on MySpace get the songs that the group wants you to listen to, on YouTube, when you type the name of the group, you get uppermost the songs that have been played most by the users, and they'r usually a better introduction to the group.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 11:00:32
NP  Haken:  Streams  (on repeat)   *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

There really is a lot of great prog music around - and it's amazing and sad that so few people are awake to it - but even so, occasionally a band rises above even all this excellence ... and such a band is Haken  8)

I think it's important for a proggie to have the ability to distinguish such extraordinary genius, even with so much other great music around, cuz this is what really fires up the community  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:10:50
A mixture of Therion as I am off to see them tonight.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:36:28
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:10:50
A mixture of Therion as I am off to see them tonight.

Sounds great, Iggy. Tell us about it afterwards  ;)


NP  Haken:  Celestial Elixir, Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iq3IUHJqI&NR=1

Unbelievable !!!

Iggy, I'm sure you'l like this band too  :)

And you even live in London  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-10-31, 13:02:20
NP Star One - Victims of the modern age, 2-track promo sampler I got with the iO Pages mag yesterday

It was already on my shopping list, but now I'm even more determined to get it! *horns*

BP: David Gilmour - Live in Gdansk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 14:16:50
You don't often see Arena mentioned on Amazon.com, particularly not as having created a masterpiece, but here's one of the rare occasions, and an interesting comparison with albums by other artists. It's a review of Haken's Aquarius:


Best debut album I've ever heard

By John Kugelman, September 5, 2010

What a gem this album is! I'm not really sure how I stumbled upon this album, but boy am I glad I did! It's destined to stand alongside other modern prog masterpieces like Ayreon's The Human Equation, Orphaned Land's Mabool, and Arena's Contagion. It's that good.

http://www.amazon.com/Aquarius-Haken/dp/B0036OOWR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1288530203&sr=1-1


If I were to compare Haken with other groups (as I'm doing now), it would first of all be with Dream Theater: They cover the same genres (Haken being less heavy and more jazzy), are just as adventurous, melodic, and humorous, and both are in the top-league of progmetal.

Honestly guys, apart from Petrucci's supreme guitar-playing, I consider Aquarius in league with the DT-albums *horns*

And before you freak out about this bold statement, get properly into Haken  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-10-31, 22:22:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 14:16:50
Honestly guys, apart from Petrucci's supreme guitar-playing, I consider Aquarius in league with the DT-albums *horns*

And before you freak out about this bold statement, get properly into Haken  ;)

Well, I am into Haken (as I already mentioned here quite a while ago) but isn't it a bit early to say that they're in the same league as DT? I mean, they only just released their debut-album this year while DT has already been going strong since 1985... Let's wait and see what Haken comes up with next and in which direction they will develop before we put them in any league at all. ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-31, 23:14:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2010-10-30, 19:51:28
Indeed it is a bit like Anathema.  And is there anyone Mad doesn't have albums by?   ;D


Sure there is!
I must admit, I have a rather large collection but there are quite a lot holes in my proggy treasure chest. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-10-30, 20:30:55
Yeah, there are more than ten of my pantheon groups that he doesnt have albums by  ;)


See?  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 14:16:50
You don't often see Arena mentioned on Amazon.com, particularly not as having created a masterpiece, but here's one of the rare occasions, and an interesting comparison with albums by other artists. It's a review of Haken's Aquarius:


Best debut album I've ever heard

By John Kugelman, September 5, 2010

What a gem this album is! I'm not really sure how I stumbled upon this album, but boy am I glad I did! It's destined to stand alongside other modern prog masterpieces like Ayreon's The Human Equation, Orphaned Land's Mabool, and Arena's Contagion. It's that good.

http://www.amazon.com/Aquarius-Haken/dp/B0036OOWR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1288530203&sr=1-1


I can certainly agree with this review!!!  8)

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-10-31, 22:22:42
Well, I am into Haken (as I already mentioned here quite a while ago) but isn't it a bit early to say that they're in the same league as DT? I mean, they only just released their debut-album this year while DT has already been going strong since 1985... Let's wait and see what Haken comes up with next and in which direction they will develop before we put them in any league at all. ;)

Tom

But I also have to agree with Tom on this one.

Haken has delivered an tremendously good debut but I think we can only judge them properly if they have released their third album. The third one is considered to be the album where you can say if they are here to stay in proggy land or if they are just one of those bands...

But if have a good feeling about them!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 14:16:50

And before you freak out about this bold statement, get properly into Haken  ;)

Nicky.

;D

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 08:21:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-10-31, 22:22:42
isn't it a bit early to say that they're in the same league as DT?

Guys, note how I worded it:

both are in the top-league of progmetal

apart from Petrucci's supreme guitar-playing, I consider Aquarius in league with the DT-albums

I'l stand by this  :)

I can easily go by one ingenious album. Several of my pantheon groups have arrived there on the basis of one album. And you know what ? They have never disappointed me with their further albums ... maybe not always at their best, but always interesting in some way or other  8)

Yeah, I thought I remembered that Tom and Mad were into Haken. In fact, one of you - or both - introduced me to the group, for which I'm eternally grateful to you  :-*

Honestly, I expect a lot from them, that they'l fill as big a place in my musical universe as DT  :)

Let's see whether they can live up to it  ;)

If Paxi sees this, I could even imagine that he would like Haken better than DT, as Haken are less heavy and more artsy. Otoh maybe their lyrics arent yet up to DT-standards, which are exceptionally high too  8)

And guys, how about getting into To-Mera now ? - another of my pantheon groups. You know that Richard Henshall, who seems to be the leader of Haken, played guitar and keyboards in To-Mera before he formed Haken together "his two school friends Ross Jennings (vocals) and Matthew Marshall (guitar)," and "To-Mera guitarist Tom MacLean became the band's bassist" (both Wiki, Haken).

The two groups are very much related, To-Mera being more wild and jazzy, but also less melodic, both groups definitely a Must in a prog cd-collection  ;)

To-Mera have a frontwoman, Julie Kiss, but you guys don't hate women, do ya ? (not like the Stieg Larsson character). In fact this could be the reason for Bups to get into To-Mera: Julie is Hungarian and hot, real hot  :-*

But honestly (again) guys, To-Mera are not a Nightwish type saloon metal group; in To-Mera the vocals are more an instrument on par with the guitars etc, altogether very edgy music  *horns*

Nice interview with Julie Kiss (with pics):  http://www.metalfanatix.com/interviews/to-mera.html

Excerpts:


Metal Fanatix: Being in a relatively new band, in your honest opinion, what do you think about the direction that hard rock and heavy metal music has taken over the last few years?

Julie Kiss: I am quite disappointed and excited at the same time. The amount of shit copycat bands on TV is boring me to death, but on the other hand, the underground scene is getting more and more exciting, I think. Now, new bands pop up with the weirdest of influences and some of them are really special.


Metal Fanatix: If you could put a band together consisting of musicians passed and/or present who would they be and what would you call the band?

Julie Kiss: I am quite happy with the present line-up and name, I think. However, if I had the chance to create another weird band, independent of myself it would consist of the guitarists from Death and from Anathema, the drummer of Meshuggah, the keyboard player of Dream Theater, Bassist from Symphony X, and the Daniel Gildenlow [sic, nb  ;D ] from Pain of Salvation on the vocals. That'd be weird.


Metal Fanatix: What's the one album that changed your life?

Julie Kiss: Probably Metallica's Master Of Puppets.


NP  DT:  Awake

No doubt, this is Genius  *horns*

Here I think even our French department agrees  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-10-31, 23:14:03
I must admit, I have a rather large collection but there are quite a lot holes in my proggy treasure chest. ;)

I'l grant you that you have a very fine cd-collection, Mad, in fact for your age, exceptionally fine  :)

You'r only missing the Celine Dion catalog  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 08:51:07
NP  DT:  Space Dye Vest

This song doesnt do much for me, but it's a nice extension of DT's already tremendous range  8)

I think that Jordan fits better into DT than Kevin did. Jordan is wilder, and he matches Petrucci perfectly  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 09:48:17
Beardfish:  The Hunter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKkcN-IwxkE

A bit like Spock's Beard. Real cool  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-11-01, 10:09:50
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-10-30, 13:59:24
Sorry, Bup.
But you can't compare Avantasia with Ayreon. Two different bands/projects in my book. ;)
I have the Elected EP and it's good, but I recently saw a video of one of the songs on The Scarecrow (I believe) with Klaus Meine (Scorpions) and it did nothing to me.
Not my cup of orange juice.
No problem Mad. And happy belated birthday  ;)

NP Rush - Hold Your Fire

Great music, clever lyrics  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-11-01, 13:42:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:36:28
Sounds great, Iggy. Tell us about it afterwards  ;)



They were awesome. 4 singers who are all immensely talented.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:36:28

NP  Haken:  Celestial Elixir, Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iq3IUHJqI&NR=1

Unbelievable !!!

Iggy, I'm sure you'l like this band too  :)

And you even live in London  ;)

Nicky.

I have listened to them a few times but hadn't realised they were from London. I could go and see them on the 12th of November but quite frankly I'd rather be elsewhere that night.

NP Haken - Aquarius
JP Think Floyd - Hope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 15:46:49
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2010-11-01, 13:42:20
but quite frankly I'd rather be elsewhere that night.

:o :o :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-11-01, 17:46:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 15:46:49
:o :o :o

Nicky.

Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2010-07-21, 17:47:55
ARENA will be performing their only UK show. (prior to them going to Holland) Live at The House of Progression at The Peel on FRIDAY 12th NOVEMBER Tickets will be on sale Monday 26th July at £10.00 Advance. Phone 0208 546 3516 credit card orders welcome.

Think I might just make that one :)


This is where I will be
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-11-02, 06:31:39
Carved in stone by Shadow Gallery and what a corker it is as well  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-02, 11:48:16
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2010-11-01, 17:46:26
This is where I will be
;D ;D ;D

OK, understandable, Iggy  8)

NP  The Tea Party:  The Interzone Mantras

My fave Tea Party album, very spiritual  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:15:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-01, 08:21:12
To-Mera have a frontwoman, Julie Kiss, but you guys don't hate women, do ya ? (not like the Stieg Larsson character). In fact this could be the reason for Bups to get into To-Mera: Julie is Hungarian and hot, real hot  :-*

Not only for Bups, Nicky...  :o ;D Besides, I've been looking for Hungarian artists since I'm back from Budapest. ;)

NP: North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks

NAO is a British 'alt-prog' band, a bit like Mew and Pure Reason Revolution. The music is electronic and poppy with a proggy twist and it rocks! 8) There are no Hungarian women involved though...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:32:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:15:01
Not only for Bups, Nicky...  :o ;D Besides, I've been looking for Hungarian artists since I'm back from Budapest. ;)


Then take a listen to Mindflowers. ;)
Instrumental progressive fusion rock.
Quite entertaining.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:33:18
Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:35:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:15:01
Besides, I've been looking for Hungarian artists since I'm back from Budapest. ;)

There you are, Tom: To-Mera is the word  *horns*

To-Mera or not To-Mera, that's the question  ;)


Quote
There are no Hungarian women involved though...

;D

I prefer hungry women  :D


NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Musically this is the best Anubis album. Aint that right, Mad ?


Here, try this track from Andromeda:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDcbxcbWG9E


Tom, I simply can't understand how you can live without Anubis Gate and To-Mera - and on top of it in the midst of the marsh. You don't even have Bluey to keep ya company  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-02, 17:08:24
Guys, I just found another great Norwegian melodic progmetal group, Illusion Suite. Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3p1yT1XRbw&NR=1

Man, these Norwegians !  They'r only 4 million people, but they have sooooo many great metal bands. You'd think that everybody and his brother, and his father and uncle and grandfather, was playing in one or several metal groups  *horns*

I thought they were running around in the mountains chasing goats ... but they seem to have time for metal too  ;D

Btw, what happened to our Deanie ?  Did his goats go off, so he's now ramblin round the mountains chasin goats ?  I'm missin some black humor here - altho Tom manages pretty well too  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 22:08:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:35:19
There you are, Tom: To-Mera is the word  *horns*

To-Mera or not To-Mera, that's the question  ;)

Okay Hamlet, you win. I got 'em noted. :)

QuoteI prefer hungry women  :D

What about hungry Hungarian women?

QuoteHere, try this track from Andromeda:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDcbxcbWG9E

Interesting. The second half of the song is great, I'm not so sure about the first part though. But based on this song Anubis Gate clearly deserves my attention. ;D ;)

Quote...You don't even have Bluey to keep ya company  :o

Yeah I wonder what she's up to!

NP: Solar - Dark Places

Although Paul Manzi sounds like a good replacement I'll miss Rob Sowden as the voice of Arena. He's by far my favourite vocalist Arena ever had, and a really nice guy as well. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-03, 12:03:32
NP   Death:  To Forgive is to Suffer  (on repeat)

youtube.com/watch?v=1loaJs_Dah4&feature=related  8)

I don't like the idea of giving a band such a name, but we can't escape the fact that this band was groundbreaking and has strongly influenced many Room staples  *horns*

Funky, I think you know this  :)

You have to listen to Death's music in a different way than with e.g. Arena. While Arena has lotta melody, catchy rhythms, hooks, all that stuff that we immediately love, Death requires a high measure of deliberate work on the part of the listener. You have to follow all the musical lines and see how they blend and transform  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 22:08:44
Okay Hamlet, you win. I got 'em noted. :)

You won't be disappointed, Tom, trust me  ;)

I actually consider To-Mera just as exciting as Haken, in a different way tho. To-Mera don't have all those delicious hooks and atmospheres that Haken (and DT) have, but careful listening reveals some resplendent treasures  8)


Quote
What about hungry Hungarian women?

Whewee, lotta hot paprika there  :-* :-* :-*


Quote
Interesting. The second half of the song is great, I'm not so sure about the first part though.

Now that you mention it, I'm not that hot on Jacob Hansen as singer. Maybe he grows with time  :-\

But he's a great producer, he's produced many great Danish metal albums  *horns*

And as you noted, the second half of the song is eminent  8)

Anubis' Andromeda Unchained and The Departed are already classics in progmetalworld (internationally)  ;)


Quote
I'll miss Rob Sowden as the voice of Arena. He's by far my favourite vocalist Arena ever had, and a really nice guy as well.  *horns*

8) Tom

I'm don't find Dark Places musically all that exciting, but it's a very personal, revealing album, and therefore has merit for Arena fans. Rob was definitely my voice of Arena  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-03, 13:12:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-02, 16:33:18
Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon

Wow, wow, wow! :o You mentioned that album a couple of times now, so I became interested last weekend and searched for Kingcrow on Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/music/Kingcrow) where you can listen to some tracks, one of them is called Evasion. I thought that was a great track and after reading some reviews I bought Phlegethon. I listened to it a few times yesterday and I think it's excellent (Italian) progmetal!

Thanks Mad! *horns*

NP: Arena - Live & Life

In preparation for next week... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:17:48
NP: Jeff Loomis - Zero Order Phase

Very dark album, but also very good! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:35:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-03, 13:12:44
Wow, wow, wow! :o You mentioned that album a couple of times now, so I became interested last weekend and searched for Kingcrow on Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/music/Kingcrow) where you can listen to some tracks, one of them is called Evasion. I thought that was a great track and after reading some reviews I bought Phlegethon. I listened to it a few times yesterday and I think it's excellent (Italian) progmetal!

Thanks Mad! *horns*


You're very welcome!

You can also read the review on Progwereld, by Ruard Veltmaat.
He's just as stunned about the album as I am.

In fact, I bought the album after his recommendation.

Evasion is indeed a great track. Really love the solo.
Have you seen the videoclip on Youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-04, 06:21:45
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:35:31
You're very welcome!

You can also read the review on Progwereld, by Ruard Veltmaat.
He's just as stunned about the album as I am.

In fact, I bought the album after his recommendation.

Evasion is indeed a great track. Really love the solo.
Have you seen the videoclip on Youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY)

Oh now that is what i call Progmetal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-04, 06:27:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-03, 12:03:32
NP   Death:  To Forgive is to Suffer  (on repeat)

youtube.com/watch?v=1loaJs_Dah4&feature=related  8)

I don't like the idea of giving a band such a name, but we can't escape the fact that this band was groundbreaking and has strongly influenced many Room staples  *horns*

Funky, I think you know this  :)

You have to listen to Death's music in a different way than with e.g. Arena. While Arena has lotta melody, catchy rhythms, hooks, all that stuff that we immediately love, Death requires a high measure of deliberate work on the part of the listener. You have to follow all the musical lines and see how they blend and transform  ;)


You won't be disappointed, Tom, trust me  ;)


Nicky.

Death are one of the most important bands in metal history and from their early "gore" beginnings they developed into a progressive death metal band  who influenced countless bands.

They are not always easy listening - gruff vocals , strange time changes and no real hooks BUT
with some persevering there are some real gems to be discovered.

Also worth checking out are Control denied which was still Chuck's songs but with a clean vocalist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-04, 11:28:26
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-04, 06:27:28
Also worth checking out are Control denied which was still Chuck's songs but with a clean vocalist.

Thanx for the tip, Funky. Got The Fragile Art Of Existence on my SL now  :)


Played:

The Killers:   Sam's Town   Day & Age

Sound a lot like Coldplay. Guess that's what hits these days  :-\


Gorillaz:  Demon Days

Far more interesting. Very imaginative, and rocks now and then  8)

Got gripped enuff to add DD to my SL  :)


But then I needed somethin that claws at my guts:

Nevermore:  The Considian Obspiracy   ;D  *horns*


NP   Anubis Gate  on  YouTube

E.g.  youtube.com/watch?v=5H8GsX_zgs0&NR=1

&      youtube.com/watch?v=s_MnU_reZco&feature=related  *horns*

With Anubis, one really has to get into the lyrics. The atmospheres very much build on the stories  ;)


TwilightMoonReviews really raves about The Detached on Metal Archives, calling it "Literally Perfect - 100%."

www.metal-archives.com/review.php?id=231260

Here are some excerpts:

"To the thousands of metal fans who constantly speak of their belief that no album is perfect, I have only this to say to you: don't listen to this album, because it will change everything you thought you knew about music. I'm not afraid to say it: Anubis Gate's The Detached is absolutely perfect in every conceivable way imaginable. It may not be favorite album of all time, but there's no denying it this honor. It truly sounds like noone else and any comparisons would be unfair, because, clearly, no other band playing music today is this talented or original. Don't miss out like so many others will. Attach yourself to this masterpiece.

Even the lyrics are a bit better this time around. They still dwell in galactic themes, but now they've been merged with more advanced elements such as cellular experiments, The whole album is unsurprisingly a concept, and thats made more obvious by having all the songs sound related. Sure they have little intros and interludes of talking or random actions occurring, but where the concept really works best, linking it all together, is in its use of little parts of previous songs in later ones ... The songs are certainly not detached from each other, and I love The Detached more for it."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-04, 12:01:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:17:48
Very dark album, but also very good! 8)

I like your kickass "but" ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-04, 19:22:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:35:31
You can also read the review on Progwereld, by Ruard Veltmaat.

Yeah that was the review that convinced me to buy the album! 8)

QuoteEvasion is indeed a great track. Really love the solo.
Have you seen the videoclip on Youtube?

The video was the very first thing I saw/heard by Kingcrow on Last.fm, killer song indeed! *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-04, 12:01:25
I like your kickass "but" ;D

Yeah it's great, innit? :P

NP: Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick

Haven't played this one in ages, I forgot how good it is. Although their latest 'experiment' (Road Salt) is nice to listen to, this one is much better! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2010-11-05, 06:40:44
Epica by Kamelot for the first time

5.39 am listening to this with a nice cup of tea and no one stirring in the house except for the cats - peace and quiet  ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-11-05, 09:15:55
NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

Such a diverse album. It has prog, folk, (death)metal, even some pop, and all this is presented in a nice oriental setting. Also, Steven Wilson's keyboardplaying is a great addition to this album.

BTW, I just discovered that Orphaned Land plays a gig in Holland together with Amorphis next friday. Too bad I can't go... :-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-05, 11:51:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-03, 19:17:48
NP: Jeff Loomis - Zero Order Phase

Be attentive to the formidable drumming too, Tom  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-04, 19:22:31
Although their latest 'experiment' (Road Salt) is nice to listen to, this one is much better!  *horns*

OK. I like Scarsick a lot too  *horns*


Quote
I just discovered that Orphaned Land plays a gig in Holland together with Amorphis next friday.

Man, that must surely be a very special experience  8)


NP  Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Edge Of The World

It's strange:  I find Glenn Tipton real great, he's my fave musician, he's the man behind Nostradamus + a lotta other fabulous music, he's covered more musical ground than any other musician I can think of + lotta philosophy too - and he's born just 10 km from where I was born, but that's beside the point  ;) - but even with all this, I'm alone in my reverence for him; noone else in my family, among my friends and acquaintances or Roomies share my passion for his music.

I'm not sad about it, it's just strange. I share soooo much music with you Roomies and also some other guys around the world, but for some strange reason, none of you seem to have awakened to this very special musician  :-\

Anyways, here's one of my faves from his Edge album, Never Say Die:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XwxewaxhmM

Entwistle and Powell are of course John Entwistle and Cozy Powell, legends themselves  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-11-05, 21:06:18
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

np: Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age

It rocks, but such a shame that cookie monster is participating again on two tracks  >:( ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-05, 22:04:32
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2010-11-05, 21:06:18
It rocks, but such a shame that cookie monster is participating again on two tracks  >:( ;).

Huh? :?  ???

You mean the growls?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-05, 22:05:14
Anathema ~ We're Here because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Fri, 2010-11-05, 23:20:15
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-05, 22:05:14
Anathema ~ We're Here because We're Here

Love this CD - Anathema's best, although all their post doom-metal stuff is good !

NP Signify - Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-11-06, 08:09:20

NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Musically this is the best Anubis album. Aint that right, Mad ?


Here, try this track from Andromeda:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDcbxcbWG9E


Tom, I simply can't understand how you can live without Anubis Gate and To-Mera - and on top of it in the midst of the marsh. You don't even have Bluey to keep ya company  :o

Nicky.
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Listening to Andromeda unchained now - reminds me slightly of Pagan's Mind ? Which is no bad thing  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-06, 12:04:58
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-05, 22:04:32
Huh? :?  ???

You mean the growls?
Exactly, not so annoying on the title track (only one or two words), but on 'Human See, Human Do' ...... hate it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-06, 12:33:27
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2010-11-06, 08:09:20
Listening to Andromeda unchained now - reminds me slightly of Pagan's Mind ? Which is no bad thing  :)

8)  Funky.

I find Anubis more varied, and the singing better (altho it's not quite to my taste), and I'm very much intrigued by the themes on the Anubis albums  ;)


NP  Kingcrow  on  YouTube  8)

Sharin'  :)

Part of Evasion sounds like Deadwing-era PT (with Italian accent in the singing), and part like Riverhead. Here, check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY

Initially I'm pleasantly surprised by the extraordinary variation in their music. Like Lullaby For An Innocent is a completely different mood from Evasion, quite Floydian:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM8SfULirSE&NR=1

Thanx, Mad  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-11-06, 18:54:59
NP: Abigail's Ghost - d_letion

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-06, 22:31:38
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-06, 22:48:41
Almost forgot, also played today:
Star One - Victims of the Modern Age
Arena - The Cry
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-11-06, 23:22:35
Pantera ~ Cowboys from Hell

Helleluja!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-11-07, 14:10:51
NP: Transatlantic - SMPTe

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-11-07, 15:40:51
King Crimson ~ In The Wake of Poseidon : Cadance and Cascade [4:37]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-11-07, 20:25:45
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-11-07, 23:48:13
Exivious ~ S/T

Dutch/American instrumental progressive jazz-fusion metal band.
Some might consider it Math-prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-08, 08:58:49
JP: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

Looking forward to receive the newly released DVD this week (I hope)!

NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic

What can I say... This album is just awesome! *horns*

Next up: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Here's hoping they finally learned how to play Opera Fanatica live... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-11-08, 09:38:07
Nevermore - Dreaming neon black

And superb it is as well  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 12:04:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-06, 12:33:27
Part of Evasion sounds like Deadwing-era PT (with Italian accent in the singing), and part like Riverhead. Here, check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5UFzVZnNY

Thanx, mad and Nicky. These guys really rock. Will have to listen to more of their material.
The accent is audible, but it's okay, I like his voice :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-08, 12:17:23
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 12:04:03
Thanx, mad and Nicky.

Hey, I think I deserve some credit as well! :-\ ;)

NP: Arena - Live & Life

I've been playing this one a lot lately. It's really one of the best sounding live-releases I ever heard.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-08, 16:34:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-11-06, 18:49:45
What's wrong with The Killers? It's actually quite nice to listen to stuff that isn't full of endless solo-sections and lyrics about dragons from time to time. ::)

It will be interesting to see where this thread is going. Will it get back on track and just focus on Nevermore, or will the bashing of mainstream music continue? Let's find out after the break.... ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-08, 12:17:23
Hey, I think I deserve some credit as well! :-\ ;)

Tom, one gets credit for being useful  :P


JP  Halford:  Crucible

The name reveals the singer  ;)

Sounds good, but not more exciting than so much other excellent metal, at least not on first listen, nothing like what he did with the Priest guys after his return: Angel Of Retribution and Nostradamus.

Being in the 'hood, I decided to run

NP  Judas Priest:  British Metal

Doesnt really do anything for me, but I guess I have to live up to being a Priest fan  ;)

I find the stuff that Zep did at the time far more exciting. But many years later .....  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 18:54:01
Voyager - Lost (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AawFVtd4heo&feature=related)

Darn, mad was first again ... found this on the "related" list while listening to Kingcrow ;)

Pretty energetic, very melodious. If you saw cute black haired, clothed and rouged girlies in the video, one might think of "Goth" here :) A rocker, nevertheless. Do not click on the related remix.

Reminds me of End of Green (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujFH0sYUVCY) a bit, stylewise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 18:58:04
PS: While searching for "Voyager" in here, I found a guy's posts from 3 or 4 years ago, who used to do nothing but post "this is no good, bla-xy is better".... only time for me where I had to be like that, hope it stays that way. *knocks on wood*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 19:11:32
Wooohoooo, and there they are, the goth chicks :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5n70L_bH-o&feature=related
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 21:51:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-08, 12:17:23
Hey, I think I deserve some credit as well! :-\ ;)

Sorry, forgive me, I may have not seen your post :/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-09, 12:19:00
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-11-08, 19:11:32
Wooohoooo, and there they are, the goth chicks :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5n70L_bH-o&feature=related

The chicks are (bitter)sweet, Cap, but the music is stuff we've heard a million times before, ainit ?

See, that's the problem: As soon as abc's get drawn in, music suffers  :(

You can play some run-of-the-mill music and get away with it, cuz nobody's listenin to the music, they'r all fantasisin bout the chicks  >:(

One thing at a time: I like abc's, but keep the boobs outta my music !  Gimme Petrucci & his guitar without some gaga boobs f*in around !  I'm usin strong language cuz I really mean it !

Aint that right, guys ?


NP  Adagio:  Dominate

No abc's around here, just plain top-league melodic dark progmetal  *horns*

Here, guys, try this:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGLwqhpnB7o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-11-09, 12:37:44
I only related to the ladies because of what I wrote two posts before, how the Voyager song reminded me of another goth band, where the video mainly exists for the "lady factor" :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-09, 16:28:00
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-11-09, 12:37:44
I only related to the ladies because of what I wrote two posts before, how the Voyager song reminded me of another goth band, where the video mainly exists for the "lady factor" :P

I never met a skipper in my life who don't like ladies  :D

Anyhows, Cap, my post was no attempt at mutiny; you only gave me an occasion to voice a general complaint  ;)


NP  The Doors:  Waiting For The Sun

Great album  *horns*

Ah, those times  :-* :'(

Noone listens to Doors any longer  :(

Try these, guys:

Not To Touch The Earth:  youtube.com/watch?v=d_-HqcNum7M

You can hear that there's some metal lurking in the minds of these guys already in 1968. Had Jim Morrison not died so young, I think that Doors would'v gone metal  8)

Summer's Almost Gone:  youtube.com/watch?v=DcEAI5p-wUg

When you hear this melancholic song, you would think that Jim could see what was coming  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:35:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-08, 16:34:00
Tom, one gets credit for being useful  :P

I actually felt quite useful when I made that remark about The Killers and other mainstream music. The thing is, some people tend to look down on any music that isn't considered prog. I experienced this a lot in the prog-community over the years and it makes me cringe. I'm not saying that you or funkster are acting this way, but I just wanted to prevent the bashing of mainstream music on this nice board. Plus, I happen to actually like to listen to non-prog music and although I don't have any albums by The Killers, I felt a bit offended by some remarks in the Nevermore-thread.

NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Prog enough? ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:45:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:35:09
I actually felt quite useful when I made that remark about The Killers and other mainstream music. The thing is, some people tend to look down on any music that isn't considered prog. I experienced this a lot in the prog-community over the years and it makes me cringe. I'm not saying that you or funkster are acting this way, but I just wanted to prevent the bashing of mainstream music on this nice board. Plus, I happen to actually like to listen to non-prog music and although I don't have any albums by The Killers, I felt a bit offended by some remarks in the Nevermore-thread.

NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Prog enough? ;D

Tom

Hope i did not case any offence Tom  :-[

Personally , i do not like the Killers but love plenty of non prog bands inc Abba , Coldplay , Blur , Doves , Elbow , Snow patrol , Duran Duran and a whole raft of others.

My view is that there is just good and bad music - just depends on your personal taste eh  :)

I have some Nevermore , dreaming neon black , to listen to on the way home tonight and then some Madness for the boys  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:58:03
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:45:11
Hope i did not case any offence Tom  :-[

No it's okay funkster. Keep rocking! 8) *horns*

QuoteMy view is that there is just good and bad music - just depends on your personal taste eh  :)

Indeed, in my view it only gets nasty when opinions are stated as facts, that's what starts to make me feel slightly >:(. Especially when I don't agree with those 'facts'. ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-10, 15:58:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-10, 13:35:09
The thing is, some people tend to look down on any music that isn't considered prog. I experienced this a lot in the prog-community over the years and it makes me cringe. I'm not saying that you or funkster are acting this way, but I just wanted to prevent the bashing of mainstream music on this nice board.

I don't in general feel a need to project myself as a music snob, but between us proggies, I think it's obvious that e.g. the DT-guys exert themselves a lot more in making an album like Scenes than The Killers do in making an album like Sam's Town  ;)

And therefore people like you and me find Scenes more fulfilling  :)

There have aways been artists who feel a need to go deeper than others. Take e.g. Beethoven versus Mozart, or Kubrick vs Bruckheimer.

And correspondingly, listeners who feel a need for stuff beyond mainstream.


NP  Atomic Soul

"Atomic Soul is Symphony X's lead singer Russell Allen's debut solo album. It was released on April 26, 2005." - Wiki, Atomic Soul

Very different from SyX. Michael Romeo and Michael Pinella join in on some songs, but mainly Russ has used musicians from other bands. Not really prog, but great songs, and Russ lets us experience an amazing range of moods with his singing  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-11-10, 17:52:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-10, 15:58:06
I don't in general feel a need to project myself as a music snob, but between us proggies, I think it's obvious that e.g. the DT-guys exert themselves a lot more in making an album like Scenes than The Killers do in making an album like Sam's Town  ;)

And therefore people like you and me find Scenes more fulfilling  :)

There have aways been artists who feel a need to go deeper than others. Take e.g. Beethoven versus Mozart, or Kubrick vs Bruckheimer.

And correspondingly, listeners who feel a need for stuff beyond mainstream.


Nicky.

I know what you mean Nicky but not everyone likes deeper more involved music and it is a matter of personal taste.

Anyhoo , lets draw a line under this and move on

Now listening to some R n B/urban/hip hoppity stuff coz i is down wiv the kids  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-11-10, 20:00:39
np> Star One - [Victims of the Modern Age (2010) #02] Digital Rain (6:23)

just arrived  *horns*

PS: especially like the final in this track, excellent vocal double talk :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 10:43:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-10, 15:58:06
I don't in general feel a need to project myself as a music snob, but between us proggies, I think it's obvious that e.g. the DT-guys exert themselves a lot more in making an album like Scenes than The Killers do in making an album like Sam's Town  ;)

And therefore people like you and me find Scenes more fulfilling  :)

Sure, Scenes is more interesting than Sam's Town to people who are into progressive rock and/or metal, but I think a diehard Killers-fan would disagree. Like funkster said: It all boils down to a difference in taste and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. What I think is wrong, is to put one genre of music explicitely above the other and claiming that to be a fact. Again, you didn't do that so there is no need to protect yourself. Like I said, I only wanted to protect The Room and not attack anyone personally. I hope you don't feel offended.

QuoteThere have aways been artists who feel a need to go deeper than others. Take e.g. Beethoven versus Mozart, or Kubrick vs Bruckheimer.

And correspondingly, listeners who feel a need for stuff beyond mainstream.

There are also lots and lots of listeners and artists who don't feel that need to go 'deeper', so to them mainstream music can be fulfilling enough. Each to their own, right? :)

Again I agree with funkster: Let's move on!


NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky, do yourself a favor and get this one asap! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:08:16
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 10:43:34
I hope you don't feel offended.

Nope  :)


Quote
There are also lots and lots of listeners and artists who don't feel that need to go 'deeper', so to them mainstream music can be fulfilling enough. Each to their own, right?  :)

Yup  :)

I'm just wonderin why there arent more people who want challenging stuff  ???

Doesnt the radio stuff get cloying after a while ?


Quote
Let's move on!

Yup, I'm totally in on that. I think I also live up to it  :)


Quote
Nicky, do yourself a favor and get this one asap!

I actually play a lotta A7X these days, really go for'm. They'r young (apart from Mike P), so their lyrics don't challenge me that much, but there's a tremendous amount of youthful energy, wonderful melody, and tasty twists and turns  *horns*

I have to wait with Nightmare tho, as I can't afford to buy any cd's currently, and they don't have it at Cop Main Library yet  :(


Played    Testament:    The Formation Of Damnation    The Gathering

Damnation is their latest, from 2008. They don't really dish up anything new here. There's not much composition either. The guys are excellent musicians, so it's exciting enuff, but it just sounds like they pretty much got together and jammed until there was nuff material for an album  :-\

What I like best is Paul Bostaph's drumming - great drummer  *horns*

The Gathering, their previous studio album from 1999, gripped me more. With this album it sounds like they wanted to push the envelope  *horns*

Great group iac. A good choice when ya need somethin energetic without dragons and endless solos  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:41:11
NP  youtube.com/watch?v=RRMz8fKkG2g

On repeat  :)

It's still terrible to see those pictures  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:46:45
Nicky , i saw Testament on that tour having last seen them in 1987 supporting Anthrax   

Formation is an ok album but their debut , The Legacy , is far and away their best album and up there with the best metal albums ever in my opinion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:55:56
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:46:45
... seen them in 1987 supporting Anthrax   

WOW, must'v been a great concert  *horns*


Quote
... their debut , The Legacy , is far and away their best album and up there with the best metal albums ever in my opinion

Thanx, Funky, gotta get that one. You know somethin bout metal  8)

Btw can you share any music with wifey ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 13:30:38
NP  Haken:  Streams  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

This is one of my absolute fave music pieces - formidable  *horns*

Aquarius is definitely the first album I'm gettin when finances allow  :)

Whew, whatta group !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-11, 16:44:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:55:56
WOW, must'v been a great concert  *horns*


Thanx, Funky, gotta get that one. You know somethin bout metal  8)

Btw can you share any music with wifey ?

Nicky.

In fact Nick , Testament blew Anthrax away  *horns*

Wifey is not a music fan at all and my stuff is , and i quote , "a dirge"

As if  ;)

Kids love Madness so hope for them at least  *horns*

Not listended to anything today and out tonight as well so a bit of a music free day  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 21:25:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-11, 12:08:16
A good choice when ya need somethin energetic without dragons and endless solos  ;)

I see what you did there... ;)

NP: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime

Ohhhhh... *horns*

The Mission is such a killer (;D) track!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-11-11, 21:53:04
Transatlantic Whirlwind Tour.
94 Minutes in and still on track 2.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 22:08:08
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2010-11-11, 21:53:04
Transatlantic Whirlwind Tour.
94 Minutes in and still on track 2.  :P

How is it so far? I hope to buy the special edition tomorrow!

NP: Arena - Radiance

After the gig where this album was recorded Rob gave me a promotional copy of Contagion (containing the whole album split into 72 tracks to impede piracy), a few months before it was officially released. Ah, memories! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-11-11, 22:48:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 22:08:08
How is it so far? I hope to buy the special edition tomorrow!

Tom

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just finished DVD 1 which leaves Bridge Across Forever and Stranger in your soul for next time.

Arena tomorrow night  can't wait.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-11-12, 05:30:35
King Crimson - Lizard - Lizard (Part 1)

A friend sent me the link because Jon Anderson does vocals.  I hadn't realized he did anything with KC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdqWKVmfVE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-12, 12:20:39
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-11-11, 16:44:44
Kids love Madness so hope for them at least  *horns*

So yer wife is goin to h... - God, you'r atrocious, Nicky  ::)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-11-11, 21:25:43
NP: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime

Ohhhhh... *horns*

8)

Get OM II too, Tom, just as brilliant  *horns*


These days I'm going thru the Kamelot albums from Dominion to Ghost Opera. Super experience  8)

Mark Vanderbilt sang on Eternity (first) and Dominion (second). He's a great singer, but then Khan took over, and he's spellbinding  *horns*

Kamelot are a true progmetal group. Dominion is nice cuz it's quite simple and very melodic, some nice classic passages. Then starting with Siége Perilous, Khan's first album with Kamelot (the group's third), the music gets more and more complex.

Wiki, Siege Perilous: "In Arthurian legend, the Siege Perilous (also known as The Perilous Seat) is a vacant seat at the Round Table reserved by Merlin for the knight who would one day be successful in the quest for the Holy Grail. This knight is either Perceval or Sir Galahad, depending on the version of the story. The Siege Perilous is so strictly reserved that it is fatal to anyone else who sits in it."

It was a nice surprise that some of the passages reminded me of Gary Hughes' Once And Future King - another album that's waitin for you guys  ;)

Guess that certain themes evoke certain moods in rock musicians  8)


NP  Sieges Even:  Tidal  (on repeat)

"Progressive rock/metal of the highest quality!" as I read under the YouTube page  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHTvcEQwkU

Guys, we gotta get back to listenin to som SE  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-12, 12:32:07
Here guys, somethin very very special, Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke's Sacrifice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXsxYf2UMA

"Just breathtaking" as is written under the video  *horns*

Actually I'm indebted to Ms 007 for introducing me to this wonderful music. It was on a cd she burnt for me  :)

Very special woman (both)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-11-12, 19:31:30
Star One - Victims of the Modern Age

now preparing for tomorrow's gig:
Arena - Live & Life

You have been chosen ...... NOW  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2010-11-12, 21:20:36
Amerson, Lake & Palmer, Fanfare For The Common Man.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-12, 22:27:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-12, 12:32:07
Here guys, somethin very very special, Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke's Sacrifice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXsxYf2UMA

"Just breathtaking" as is written under the video  *horns*

Actually I'm indebted to Ms 007 for introducing me to this wonderful music. It was on a cd she burnt for me  :)

Very special woman (both)  ;)

Nicky.

Hmm, she can sing all right but breathtaking isn't really the first word that springs to mind when I hear her.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-13, 11:37:54
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-12, 22:27:13
Hmm, she can sing all right but breathtaking isn't really the first word that springs to mind when I hear her.  :-\

I really dig this song  *horns*

Tom, what do you think  ;)

A thing I like about her is that she doesnt at all play on her sexuality - a rare thing in rock these days - all clad up to her neck in a dark robe; it's just the music - m-u-s-i-c - and the music is divine  :)

Mad, ya gotta let this run for a while - put yer thoughts on standby for a moment in eternity .....


NP   Dissidenten: Morock'n Roll (Live)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJpGgXQDDYw&feature=related

8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-11-13, 13:17:36
Transatlantic - Whirld Tour.

No need to put this on repeat as it lasts for over 3 hours. These boys have got some stamina 23 gigs in 29 days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-11-13, 14:28:11
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-11-13, 13:17:36
Transatlantic - Whirld Tour.

No need to put this on repeat as it lasts for over 3 hours. These boys have got some stamina 23 gigs in 29 days.

He Iggy.

Did you wave to the camera's?

Maybe I can see you. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-11-13, 15:15:05
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-11-13, 14:28:11
He Iggy.

Did you wave to the camera's?

Maybe I can see you. :)
Of course I did.  :D

If I spot myself I will tell you
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2010-11-13, 17:56:51
Ghost opera by Kamelot
Spleen and ideal by Dead can dance
Dummy by Portishead

Bit of a mixed bag
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-11-14, 13:31:46
Gazpacho - Night followed by Tick Tock both awesome cd's. Night is still my favourite though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-15, 15:38:00
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2010-11-13, 17:56:51
Ghost opera by Kamelot

*horns*


Quote
Spleen and ideal by Dead can dance

What can you recommend by DCD, Funky ?

I'm really hot on Lisa Gerrard these days. Inducted her into my pantheon  8)

Did you play the link I sent a few days ago with her spellbinding rendition of Sacrifice ?  ;)


Quote
Bit of a mixed bag

Nollos problemos  ;)


Played:

PT:  The Incident

Bit of a mixed bag. Thrilling  *horns*


Jimmy Page and Robert Plant:  Walking into Clarksdale

Wonderful album, some of the finest stuff that Jimmy and Percy have done together  *horns*

It felt great to be back in their company again. This eve I'm gonna do some Zep, Page and Percy cult  8)

I can even do Them Crooked Vultures  ;)

Wanna join me, Funky ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-11-16, 15:52:17
IQ - Frequency

I never had the luck to see IQ live. I hope I will have an opportunity before the band and/or me tear apart ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-16, 16:21:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-12, 12:20:39
Get OM II too, Tom, just as brilliant  *horns*

You think so? I read a lot of negative reviews about the album around the time it was released. I don't base my album-purchases entirely on reviews, but when they're all slamming the album (the ones that I happen to read anyway) it doesn't really encourage me to go out and buy that very album.

NP: Arena - Immortal?

This is Arena's darkest album in my view. Along with Contagion this one is my favourite. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-11-17, 09:03:27
NP: The Butterfly Effect - Final Conversation Of Kings

Australian band, the music is often described as 'Karnivool-like', only a bit more accessible.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-17, 12:03:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-16, 16:21:06
You think so?

It's an album for more progressive proggies:  Proggies who relish being challenged fully musically and philosophically  ;)

Iow a real masterpiece *horns*

OM II is in fact more challenging than OM I; that's why only few reviewers getit.

I wish that reviewers were more patient - in fact I wish that people in general were more patient, perseverent, and intense (as contrasted with extensive). Our prog musicians give their all to making quality music (as contrasted with the hit factory radio and TV stuff), so I consider it our divine duty as proggies to repay with utter respect and devotion toward their music  :)


Here's a reviewer who's done what I ask for:

"I am absolutely stunned by the many 'fans' who are tearing this album apart. The only possible reasons I have come up with for this are: They are expecting a complete rehash of the first OM ... OR they have only listened to the album once or twice. Give this album a chance, for God's sake! One of the 'featured reviews' stated that Murderer? was an unmemorable, forgettable track .... WHAT??!?!? Did you even listen to the song more than once!?!

This album is a true grower and an absolutely amazing comeback that I for one was skeptical that they could pull off.

I will admit, the first time I popped OM II into the player, I was nervous. And after the first time thru the disc, I really didn't know what to make of it. But I knew that I wanted to hear it again to try and make sense of it. Upon repeated listenings, this album has blossomed into a true masterpiece. I really am just in love with this cd."

- Ian Curtis "joydivision8" (Milwaukee, WI USA), April 17, 2006

http://www.amazon.com/Operation-Mindcrime-II-Queensryche/dp/B000E1ZBHM/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1289992963&sr=1-1


JP  Metallica:  Death Magnetic  *horns*

NP  Dead Can Dance:  The Host Of Seraphim  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhVM930YXY

Breathtaking  :)

I wish that you guys would sometimes take me seriously :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-11-17, 17:41:57
NP  Dead Can Dance:  The Host Of Seraphim  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhVM930YXY

Breathtaking 

I wish that you guys would sometimes take me seriously

Nicky.

Damn cheek  ;)

Good though isn't it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-17, 17:58:19
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-11-17, 17:41:57
Damn cheek  ;)

Well, nobody except you seems to read my posts and play my links  :'(

I don't need to go to the Room to talk to myself  ;)

Yeah, Lisa Gerrard is unbelievable  :)

Remember to answer my question, Funky  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-11-17, 19:47:09
About Operation:Mindrime II:

I can't relate with the enthusiasm about this album.
Well, partly that is.

Up onto track no. 8, maybe 9 it is a decent album.
A good solid Queensrÿche album. But after that it totally goes wrong.
I highly respect Dio for his work on many albums, not only his own, but he's so out of place in The Chase.
It should've been a fine duel between Nicky (Geoff) and Prof. X (Dio) but it fails to grab me by the nuts.  :-\
After the Chase the album goes from idea from idea without any direction and, more important, it makes Op:Mi II a parody of the original album.
It doesn't do the album any good in my opinion.

And the end of the album is a total let down for me.  :-\

NP> Dreamscape ~ End of Silence

Nicky? Tom?Iggy?Bupie?

Pay attention.

Here it comes ... ..

.
 
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-18, 11:59:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-11-12, 05:30:35
A friend sent me the link because Jon Anderson does vocals.  I hadn't realized he did anything with KC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdqWKVmfVE

On repeat.

Nice, Greenie  8)

I'm a big fan of Jon. I have almost all Yes' studio albums, and some of their live stuff, all the Jon & Vangelis albums, several of his solo albums, and other stuff where he sings  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-11-17, 19:47:09
It should've been a fine duel between Nicky (Geoff) and Prof. X (Dio) but it fails to grab me by the nuts.  :-\

;D

That made my day, Mad  :)


Quote
Up to track 8, maybe 9, it is a decent album. A good solid Queensrÿche album. But after that it totally goes wrong.

Well, I'l have to listen again, intently, to characterise the individual tracks. If I Could Change It All is one of my faves. There's the heart-wrenching first part, where Nikki is beyond relief full of remorse, Geoff sings this with excruciating pain, and then suddenly the second part, the amazing angelic choir, with a raw guitar cutting thru at a point, like a cross - very theosophical  8)

There's sooooo much to discover on this album  ;)


Quote
NP> Dreamscape ~ End of Silence

Nicky? Tom?Iggy?Bupie?

I have End Of Silence - great album, definitely  *horns*

All their other studio albums - Trance-Like State, Very, 5th Season, Everlight - are on my SL  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-19, 11:26:17
JP  Dreamscape:  End Of Silence

Not Vanden Plas class, but excellent metal with evocative lyrics. Some of it reminds me of the heavier department of Arena  8)


JP  Hawkind:  Epocheclipse  (compilation; cd 3: 1979-97)

I thought that this was a group where they plinked and plonked in a thousand different directions, but man, what a surprise to me:  This stuff really rocks (at least cd 3)  *horns*


NP  Dead Can Dance:  The Host Of Seraphim  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhVM930YXY

You guys are really missin somethin BIG, but this is gonna be the last time I say this, it's beginning to be like casting pearls for swine (just like with Ten)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-11-19, 12:06:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-17, 17:58:19
Well, nobody seems to read my posts and play my links  :'(

That I don't always react doesn't mean I don't read your posts or play your links. Thanks to you for instance I recently discovered the amazing album 'Still' by Wolverine. *horns*

JP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost

NP: The Aurora Project - Shadow Border

I heard this album so much when I was in Cuba last year. When I listen to it now, it immediately takes me back there again. Anyone have experiences like this with other albums? :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-19, 12:42:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-11-19, 12:06:26
That I don't always react doesn't mean I don't read your posts or play your links. Thanks to you for instance I recently discovered the amazing album 'Still' by Wolverine. *horns*

OK, thanx, Tom, I don't feel quite as useless now  ;)


NP  Dominici  on  YouTube

Any of you guys listen to his stuff ?

I didnt like him in DT, but what he does with his present band is really  *horns*

E.g.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU9VobPGgZQ

On repeat - whew! - could this be pantheon ?  8)

You know what, Tommy, this actually sounds a bit like SW and CM  ;)


Interesting:

"O3: A Trilogy is a studio album series by Dominici released between 2005 and 2008. It is a concept album trilogy about a terrorist sleeper cell coming to the United States and falling in love with the country. His assignment is not discussed in any depth. It can be assumed that he is to destroy the first world (possibly the entire world) as evidenced various lines throughout multiple songs, but he starts to have second thoughts, and is swayed to the other side by none other than the police officer who catches him. O3: A Trilogy constitutes the only albums currently produced by Dominici. Lead vocalist Charlie Dominici has stated that while the band will continue to record, he shows no interest in making more concept albums.

The first album in the trilogy is technically a solo album as Charlie Dominici is the only performer, playing the acoustic guitar, harmonica, and singing. Therefore, most people would not consider this a progressive metal recording, as the second album would display. Charlie Dominici's only contribution to the performance of the second and third albums was on vocals. For the rest of the trilogy, Brian Maillard played guitar, Yan Maillard played drums, Riccardo 'eRik' Atzeni played bass guitar, and Americo Rigoldi played keyboard."

- Wiki, O3: A Trilogy

And from www.ytsejam.com online magazine, June 4, 2005: "Literally one of the first times the acoustic singer/songwriter approach has been brought to progressive rock, setting a new standard."

I had no idea that this guy has sooo much talent  8)

Brian Maillard is a pretty amazing guitarist too !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-11-19, 14:30:02
NP Manic Street Preachers - This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours

JP: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-19, 21:50:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-19, 11:26:17
JP  Dreamscape:  End Of Silence

Not Vanden Plas class, but excellent metal with evocative lyrics. Some of it reminds me of the heavier department of Arena  8)


JP  Hawkind:  Epocheclipse  (compilation; cd 3: 1979-97)

I thought that this was a group where they plinked and plonked in a thousand different directions, but man, what a surprise to me:  This stuff really rocks (at least cd 3)  *horns*

Actually...never got 'into' Hawkwind.
Must listen to it, some time.


QuoteNP  Dead Can Dance:  The Host Of Seraphim  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhVM930YXY



Hmm, pretty ambient.
Not bad actually.
But not my cup of tea either.
Maybe a few more spins would help.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-19, 12:42:39

NP  Dominici  on  YouTube

Any of you guys listen to his stuff ?

I didnt like him in DT, but what he does with his present band is really  *horns*

E.g.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU9VobPGgZQ

On repeat - whew! - could this be pantheon ?  8)

You know what, Tommy, this actually sounds a bit like SW and CM  ;)


Yep.
By chance I got myself a promo from the second second O2 album and I liked what I heard.
Dream Theaterish, obviously but quite entertaining.
I now have all three of them and where no. 3 is simply their/his best, I can't stand the first episode.  :-\

Though he really has grown as a singer during his hiatus.

Now. ...

Here's one for you all:

Imogen Heap ~ Clear the Area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ri0f-Hh6-U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ri0f-Hh6-U)

Do tell!  ;D

BTW> does any of you nice people, besides Tom and Debsss, have a Facebook account?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-11-19, 22:21:11
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-19, 21:50:34
BTW> does any of you nice people, besides Tom and Debsss, have a Facebook account?
Yes, me  ;).

Today:
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Antimatter - Saviour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-19, 22:36:42
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2010-11-19, 22:21:11
Yes, me  ;).


Okay, I should have said 'besides Tom, Teunis and Debsss'. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2010-11-19, 22:54:11
QuoteYes, me  ;) .

I believe a have seen you on facebook, not quit sure if you are the Teunis from the Room.
I'll look again and will invite you then.
so see ya soon?! hahaha ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-20, 10:16:59
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-19, 21:50:34
Maybe a few more spins would help.

Hey, revelation !!!  ;D

Thanx, Mad, nice to be sharing great stuff  :)

Sorry I had to be rough ... but with you guys, sometimes ::) ;D


Quote
Dream Theaterish, obviously

Yes, but I'd say even more SW- and CM-ish  8)

However, sufficiently original and very refreshing  *horns*

They'r now going into my pantheon  :)


Quote
I now have all three of them and where no. 3 is simply their/his best

Thanx Mad, I'l get that one first then.


Quote
Though he really has grown as a singer during his hiatus.

I'd sure say so  *horns*

Hey Tom - wakey wakey  ;)


Quote
BTW> do any of you nice people, besides Tom and Debsss, have a Facebook account?

Yeah, I have one too, but I don't think it is of much interest to Roomies, as I stopped posting music stuff a while ago - none of my FB-friends were interested - and most of my posts and comments are in Danish (altho Tom managed to sneak in  ;D ).


Mad, I'l do yer Imogen Heap link, after:


NP  Deathspell Omega  on  YouTube

E.g. The Shrine Of Mad Laughter  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDnwd9GLhe0

The new scream (or growl) in metal. French cult band. Actually I can't determine which language they'r singin in; as far as I'm concerned, they could be singin in Marsian  ???  - well, Frenchies sometimes act as if they lived on a different planet  ;D

Rather special, to say the least  :o

Sure needs a bunch'o spins .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-20, 12:12:34
NP

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-11-19, 21:50:34
Here's one for you all:

Imogen Heap ~ Clear the Area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ri0f-Hh6-U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ri0f-Hh6-U)

Do tell!  ;D

So, Mad, what's your purpose with this ?  ???

You want me to hit you back with a Céline link ?  ;D


Here's another Deathspell Omega link with a different mood, if one can call it that  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAGGFaogNVs&NR=1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-20, 12:20:48
Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2010-11-19, 22:54:11
I believe a have seen you on facebook, not quit sure if you are the Teunis from the Room.
I'll look again and will invite you then.
so see ya soon?! hahaha ;D
Found you first (if I've invited the right 'Debbie' ;)).

This morning:
Star One - Victims of the Modern Age  *horns*

Was at home alone and then it's allowed to play it without headphones  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2010-11-20, 13:13:30
QuoteFound you first (if I've invited the right 'Debbie' ).

No you haven't found me first!! I did, but i wasn't sure if it were you.
You were only the first who invited me  ;D. You just looked at maddox' friends..... Didn't you? hahaha. Looking forward to next october/november to see you all!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2010-11-20, 13:17:29
oh yeah almost forgot,
Playing Michel Jackson at the moment  :( My cd's had to make room for a moment for my son's.
I think I must convince him that my music really rocks!!! Than he'll stand next to me at an Arena gig in about 6 or 7 years  ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-20, 13:28:58
Quote from: debsss on Sat, 2010-11-20, 13:13:30
No you haven't found me first!! I did, but i wasn't sure if it were you.
You were only the first who invited me  ;D. You just looked at maddox' friends..... Didn't you? hahaha.
Okay, okay, I surrender  :P.

np: Knight Area - Realm of Shadows  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-20, 18:42:34
NP  Hawkwind:  Needle Gun (live)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMISM0dIxpk&feature=related

Great song  *horns*

Pretty special live show :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-11-20, 23:43:42
Quote from: debsss on Sat, 2010-11-20, 13:13:30
You just looked at maddox' friends..... Didn't you?

Yup; Me, the tie that binds. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Eh... sorry.


;)

NP> nothing yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-21, 12:00:26
Here's a guy who already played a mean guitar back in the 70's: John Etheridge.

A lineup of Soft Machine with The Tale of Taliesin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gpaMTgBCx0

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-21, 17:42:59
JP  Dream Theater:  When Dream And Day Unite

I'v long had a resistance to playing this album ... but now I have an entirely different attidude toward Charlie  ;)

I like the title, I'm into that stuff  8)

To me, the first two albums turned out to be the necessary trials for DT to reach their mature style with Awake, which has all the stuff that we love DT for  *horns*

I know I'm stepping on the toes of those diehard fans who hold I&W as sacrosanct by saying that, but I'm first and foremost a progmetalie - hm - or a metal proggie ... or prick moggie ... well, whatever  ;D


JP  Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Never Say Die

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XwxewaxhmM

One of my fave songs  *horns*


And here's one of those Priest ballads, Here Come The Tears, that ... whew - with some gripping visuals by acca2esse  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LhmSppDLcw

As rancantrell writes: "glenn tipton is incredible."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-11-21, 21:48:52
Last Epic - A.C.T.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:00:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-19, 12:42:39
NP  Dominici  on  YouTube

You know what, Tommy, this actually sounds a bit like SW and CM  ;)

Does it? I heard the second album of the trilogy some years ago but it didn't really grab me. To be honest I didn't give it much of a chance to grow either so I guess this is another album I need to revisit...

NP: Marillion - Somewhere Else

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:36:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:00:25
Does it? I heard the second album of the trilogy some years ago but it didn't really grab me. To be honest I didn't give it much of a change to grow either so I guess this is another album I need to revisit...

The real McDominici seems to be Part 3. E.g. go on YouTube and choose Liquid Lightning and The Monster. You'l see ...  ;)  *horns*


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Somewhere Else

Tom

Yeah, that's how you'v seemed to me lately  ;D

NP  Redemption:  Sapphire  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:45:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:36:14
Yeah, that's how you'v seemed to me lately  ;D

Yup. Having a life outside the Room isn't easy but I seem to be managing pretty well, thanks for acknowledging that! ;D

NP: Radiohead - The Bends

What a masterpiece... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 12:16:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 11:45:32
Yup. Having a life outside the Room isn't easy but I seem to be managing pretty well, thanks for acknowledging that! ;D

As long as you take well care of the cat  ;)  - and drink your beers  ;D


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The Bends

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bends

Def. 2  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 13:20:58
Hilarious:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYVV1tRJDYc&feature=fvst

Why are these shows always so much funnier when it's limeys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 14:02:54
NP  Dominici:  The Monster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAaBVTrMJU&feature=related

Man, what a killer riff  *horns*

Sh* why did those table legs break when I banged on the table, f* why did that bloody door go off its hinges  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 16:54:00
NP  Vanden Plas:  The Seraphic Clockwork

First run - super  *horns*

Great to hear these guys again after such a long time - and in such great shape  8)

Hey guys, aint you listening to any music these days ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 17:30:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 12:16:23
As long as you take well care of the cat  ;)

Which one? The one who's made it his aim in life to break my house down to the ground or the one that listens to Lady Gaga? ;)

Quotehttp://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bends

Def. 2  ;D

I'm at loss for words... ;D

NP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAaBVTrMJU&feature=related

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 17:35:47
NP  Deathspell Omega:  The Shrine Of Mad Laughter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDnwd9GLhe0

After having run this piece some 15 times, it's actually beginning to make some sense to me.

Probably the most impenetrable rock I'v ever heard. But really thrilling.

I quite agree with what General Zombie and Sterno write in their excellent long Amazon reviews of DsO's fourth full studio album "Fas - Ite, Maledicti, in Ignem Aeternum," which includes The Shrine, excerpts here (DsO's fifth studio album Paracletus is being released these days):


General Zombie (the West), May 21, 2009:

"Needless to say, this is not an accessible album, and even repeated listens may not reward you with a full sense of the structure. It is however, invariably striking, and most extreme metal fans will likely go away from the first listen impressed, even if they can't entirely recall what they just heard. This is my ideal tech/progressive effect: memorable enough to draw me from the first listen, but deep enough that it rewards numerous careful examinations. Even better, DsO are clearly now just hitting their stride, so we can likely look forward to more remarkable work from them."


Sterno (Little Rock, AR), September 4, 2007:

"In its execution, Fas - Ite, Maledicti, in Ignem Aeternum is jubilant and celebratory. It's crushing and evil. It's suffocating and dense. There are so many musical ideas thrown about that it's difficult to capture them all in one, or even several, listening sessions. Make no mistake - this is definitely black metal. The music contains the requisite tremolo riffing, hyper-kinetic blast-beast drumming, and scorched earth vocals that linger between a death metal growl and a traditional black metal screech. But there is so much more. The drummer flirts with jazz, psychedelia, thrash, doom, and a half dozen other styles, and masters them all. Mikko Aspa has one of the most distinct voices in metal. It's bombastic, scary, demonic, enunciated, and is instantly recognizable after just one listen. Hasjarl's guitar playing is also first rate. He peppers the tunes with shimmering, serpentine leads and light-speed riffing. His style is, at times, a black metal version of Joy Division - hovering beneath the melody, setting up the kill, waiting for the chance to attack. His inventiveness and technique are astonishing.

I must reiterate that Fas - Ite, Maledicti, in Ignem Aeternum is the finest, most impressive black metal release I've ever heard, and the best metal album in any genre I've acquired in the past decade. Deathspell Omega is quietly revolutionizing the Metal universe and I anticipate the third installment of the trilogy like I've anticipated nothing else in this style of music. I suggest you order this album immediately and see what metal can be. Deathspell Omega is the savior of black metal."

Highly recommended."

- www.amazon.com/Fas-Ite-Maledicti-Ignem-Aeternum/dp/B000R7I2GK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290443285&sr=1-1


Interesting that the French are at the knife's edge  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 17:52:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-22, 17:30:22
Which one? The one who's made it his aim in life to break my house down to the ground or the one that listens to Lady Gaga? ;)

You have two cats, or one with a split personality, Tom ?  ;D

Otoh, if I were to listen to Lady Gaga for more than ten seconds, I'd also start splitting up this den  >:(


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NP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAaBVTrMJU&feature=related

So how was the first listen (this time around) ?


Sooooo, guys, leaving for today, gotta get back to Cop, and there's some TV-stuff I wanna watch this eve. Hope ya miss me  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-23, 06:51:57
Serenity ~ Fairytales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 12:04:03
NP  SyX:  V: The New Mythology Suite

A real classic  *horns*  - aint that so, Mad ?

Tom, I saw that you are into Paradise Lost and The Odyssey, but how about V ?

Lookin real forward to their coming album Infinite Knowledge. Wonder what it'l be about with that startling title. Beyond being one of the best prog groups musically, SyX have some of my fave lyrics  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-23, 12:36:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-22, 17:52:53
So how was the first listen (this time around) ?

It was alright. I didn't find it so spectacular as you made it sound to be honest. But I'll make sure to listen to the song some more times. :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 12:04:03
Tom, I saw that you are into Paradise Lost and The Odyssey, but how about V ?

Tss, as I was digging in the Room for our conversation regarding Paradise Lost you quickly edited your post! >:(

I'm gonna give you the link to it anyway, otherwise the time I spent searching would be wasted :p : http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1006.msg22048#msg22048

But no, I haven't got V. As much as I would like to, I just can't afford to buy every single album of every band I like! ;)

NP: Röyksopp - Junior

No prog, no metal... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 13:06:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-23, 12:36:27
It was alright. I didn't find it so spectacular as you made it sound to be honest. But I'll make sure to listen to the song some more times. :)

It's quite mixed, in fact the whole Trilogy is. Some of the declaratory parts (e.g. Nowhere To Hide) even sound rather krauty  :-\

But the riff starting at about 1:50 in The Monster is one of the catchiest I'v eva heard  *horns*

It makes me feel like beating the shit outta you guys  :o  - no don't worry, I'm quite peaceful  ;D

And Tom, make sure you listen to Liquid Lightning, my fave of the Trilogy, tremendous metal thru & out !


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Tss, as I was digging in the Room for our conversation regarding Paradise Lost you quickly edited your post!

Yup, nobody should feel at ease with me  ;D


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I'm gonna give you the link to it anyway, otherwise the time I spent searching would be wasted

Gratz Tom, you just wasted yer time, I was there before you got there  ;)


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No prog, no metal...

So why do you play it then ?  You could do V on YouTube instead. Why do I have to figure out all these things for ya  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 13:20:12
Hey guys, just a found a new progmetal band: Greyhaven. Cool stuff !

I'd be surprised if any of you know'm  ???

Here, try this:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwKwdHbD7ME&feature=related

Here's what Progarchives write about'm:

"This band is led my the monster synth work of Ethan Matthews. Hard prog band from the US with good musicianship making an intricate sound. Keyboards and guitar occupy the same amount of space in the music, and the vocals are softer than usual on heavier bands. Their music is wonderfully constructed, and lush beautiful melodies abound. Their sound range oscillates between neo-progressive à la IQ and hard progressive similar to Dream Theater, Eternity X and Fates Warning."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-23, 14:47:10
You're right, I didn't know them.

Sounds nice, a bit like DT during WDADU. Especially the singer reminds me of Dominici.
A little bit pretentious I think, considering what someone wrote underneath the video:

'Truly one of the greatest albums ever!!!'

???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-23, 16:27:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 13:06:49
So why do you play it then ?  You could do V on YouTube instead. Why do I have to figure out all these things for ya  ::)

Are you still wondering why I'm not posting more regularly? :-X

NP: Transatlantic - Whirld Tour 2010

What a stunning document of a great tour. I'm happy I was able to attend my first Transatlantic-concert back in May. It was one of the best gigs I ever saw. Great songs, great atmosphere and it was all filmed for this brilliantly designed cd/DVD-set a few days later. 8) Also, Daniel Gildenlöw was 'only' a hired gun for the tour, but he is clearly having a great time, playing additional keys, guitar, percussion and singing backingvocals. Truly a gifted musician. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-23, 16:50:02
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-23, 14:47:10
You're right, I didn't know them. Sounds nice ...

For sure  8)

I found a video with album clips and pics on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPYaQAIwxP4

Made me even more eager to hear more  *horns*

In fact now I'm thinking Shadow Gallery, maybe even Arena (lotta great keyboard stuff)  8)

As the uploader dinkum93 writes: "Clips from the self-titled album of the criminally underrated band from the US, Greyhaven."


They seem to have made only that one self-titled album (in 2000), and then vanished into the blue  ???

I checked up on the musicians, and their names don't either ring a bell. Maybe they made this album on a break between high school and college/corporate world. Maybe one day they'l realise (with our help) that they made a great album ... and .....  ;)

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=475


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a bit like DT during WDADU

You always want everything to sound like DT  ;D

But you'r right, in fact it was mentioned by a reviewer in Progarchives that it sounded like DT doing WDADU  :)

Except that I like the singer here better than Charlie's screeching at the time  :-\


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A little bit pretentious I think ...

And that's you sayin that, Mad  ::) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-23, 18:12:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-23, 16:27:57
Also, Daniel Gildenlöw was 'only' a hired gun for the tour, but he is clearly having a great time, playing additional keys, guitar, percussion and singing backingvocals. Truly a gifted musician. *horns*

Tom

Indeed, he was quite good. Not only a guest but a part of the show.
Way better than the first concert back in 2001.
He just stood there.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2010-11-24, 05:28:56
JP: Greyhaven (Youtube clips and Setting Sun)

Interesting stuff, Nicki.  Nice find.   :)

Also Played:

Amorphis - Skyforger

still  *horns*

Catherine Wheel - Chrome

A personal favorite.  Sort of metal, sort of prog, maybe neither, but I like it.   ;)

NP: Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-24, 11:56:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2010-11-24, 05:28:56
Interesting stuff, Nicky.  Nice find.   :)

still  *horns*

8) Greenie


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Catherine Wheel - Chrome

A personal favorite.  Sort of metal, sort of prog, maybe neither, but I like it.

I'l try'm out after my NP  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-23, 16:27:57
Truly a gifted musician. *horns*

Definitely  :)

They should'v taken him as guitarist and second singer


Played:

SyX:   V: The New Mythology Suite   Twilight in Olympus   The Divine Wings of Tragedy

I thoroughly enjoyed these albums. Great band  *horns*


Stride:  Bah Humbug

Merry Christmas

To:  All of you

From:  Stride & Friends

:)

Metal lounge, the whole family can listen to this one  ;)

I usually find the regular Christmas music cloying. Stride's Christmas album is very refreshing  8)


NP  The Ocean:  Precambrian

German (Berlin) avantgarde metal group  *horns*

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=q45ZuNJdUWI

There's a "surprise" (ala Haydn) halfway thru to call to order  ;D

&  www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLCGIFoP-Io&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-24, 12:45:29
Andromeda:  The Words Unspoken (live)  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdlFyyI4t3I

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-24, 17:01:49
NP  Queensrÿche:  Operation Mindcrime II

As I'm a man of few words, I'l just say  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-11-24, 19:20:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-11-24, 17:01:49

As I'm a man of few words, I'l just say  *horns*


;D ;D ;D ;D

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape which arrived today  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-11-25, 04:43:46
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2010-11-24, 19:20:33
;D ;D ;D ;D

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape which arrived today  *horns*

It rocks, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-25, 12:13:54
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2010-11-24, 19:20:33
;D ;D ;D ;D

I'l add one, just to prove my point:  ;D


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NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape which arrived today  *horns*

Yeah, sure lookin forward to gettin that one  *horns*


NP  Another great album:

Stride:  Imagine

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8jmRLMWRm4&feature=related

&  www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ_QHRXxg20

Iggy, if you'r not yet into these guys, then here it is  ;)

Man, dig that guitar - Joel Gregoire  *horns*

Wonder what they'r up to, and when we'l get another album from them  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-25, 16:13:51
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2010-11-25, 13:39:36
Not much, but it will certainly allow me to expand my CD collection.

Then you should get some cd's by To-Mera.

Anyone who likes Haken, has got to like To-Mera. Not only do they share music, they share musicians, like Thomas MacLean, who "is a England born guitarist and bassist. He is most well known for being the guitarist in the progressive metal/jazz fusion band To-Mera, and also for being the bassist for the progressive metal band Haken," and Richard 'Hen' Henshall, who "is a British Progressive metal multi-instrumentalist. He is most well known for being the guitarist and keyboardist for the bands To-Mera and Haken. He has released one album with To-Mera and one album with Haken." - Wikipedia, Thomas MacLean and Richard Henshall

OK, To-Mera have a woman on lead vocals, Julie Kiss, but guys, Julie is a true prog musician, not a booby bimbo like in all those saloon metal groups.

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo

&  www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_TOnXilfx8&feature=related

Shattering ... and beautiful, in turn  *horns*


NP  Queensrÿche:  American Soldier

Another masterpiece by Q  *horns*

Not surprising to me: In my eyes, Q is one of the leading prog groups in the world, in league with DT and SyX. Of course every single album by them is worthwhile.

It's beyond me that music lovers, even one-time fans, spend so much time battering these groups, and running down individual albums by them. Let's put things straight, guys: Any randomly chosen song by any of these three groups is far above the commercial crap that they play in the regular radio programs.

Tom, you'r much nicer than me (at least in the Room), and I know that you don't like it when I say things so drastically, but this is actually my honest opinion, based on tons of hours that I regret having wasted with, to my ears, miserable music. Maybe it's cuz I'm older than you guys, but I'v now decided to concentrate on what I consider is quality/progressive music.

And it doesn't need to be bang-bang music; I'm just as happy (when in the right mood) with a solemn song by Arena (with Rob singing), or one by Jeff Buckley and his band  8)

So help me God  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-11-25, 18:46:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-25, 16:13:51
OK, To-Mera have a woman on lead vocals, Julie Kiss, but guys, Julie is a true prog musician, not a booby bimbo like in all those saloon metal groups.

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo
&  www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_TOnXilfx8&feature=related

Great musicianship, from all of them, but what I'm missing a bit is the actual song.... yanno, the red line, it's not there for me, somehow...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-11-25, 20:54:11
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Muse - The Resistance
Carptree - Nymf
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-26, 13:06:47
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2010-11-25, 18:46:05
Great musicianship, from all of them, but what I'm missing a bit is the actual song.... yanno, the red line, it's not there for me, somehow...

I think I get what you mean, Cap.

Well, these musicians break with the traditional verse-bridge-refrain structure, it's more like with Dream Theater, you have some sung passages, some instrumental passages, with different moods, they segue into each other and are repeated (with different lyrics and/or embellishments), and the hope is that somehow it all builds up a wholeness, maybe even to a climax ( you know, like in  :D ) and fades out, which DT and To-Mera manage to do for me. Here I'd say that it's very much a matter of repeated listening.


NP  Watchtower  on  Yoututbe

Here even I am challenged in finding the "song"  ;)

Any of you guys into Watchtower ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-11-26, 13:54:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-11-25, 16:13:51
Tom, you'r much nicer than me (at least in the Room), and I know that you don't like it when I say things so drastically, but this is actually my honest opinion, based on tons of hours that I regret having wasted with, to my ears, miserable music.

Fair enough, I can't argue with your opinion. But I'm curious what music you listened before you got into prog. And please, don't mention Céline D. I've got an opinion on her music too... ;D

NP: A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-26, 14:34:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-11-26, 13:54:44
But I'm curious what music you listened before you got into prog.

Well, it all started with Céline ...  ;D

OK, truth now, I'v basically had three periods in which I listened seriously to rock: from about 14- 19, 30-35, and 46-eternity.

Outside of those periods, I was into classical music (8-14, 28-32, also playing piano myself), new-age music, or no music at all.

It all started with a cover of "Puff, The Magic Dragon" by The Fabulous Four (a Swedish group way back in the 60's)  :) , then Simon & Garfunkel, and then Doors. Guess one could say that Doors got me seriously into rock. I was crazy about their album Waiting For The Sun. Then came Cream (that was my bro's work), Beatles' Abbey Road, Floyd, Santana, Zep, and many other groups that were up in those days. As I wrote earlier, there was a high degree of overlap between quality and popularity then - contrary to now.

When I was about thirty, one of my neighbors in the dormitory I was living in at the time got into QE2 by Mike Oldfield. Man, was he into it - and the volume too! First I fretted like hell and hollered at him to turn down the volume. He did for a while, and then the volume was up again. Guess what happened then ?  I too got crazy about QE2 (it's still one of my alltime faves, so much for neighbor sharing), and we became close friends - that is, my neighbor and I, I don't think that Mike O has ever heard about me  ;D  QE2 was supplemented with further Oldfield albums (of course), Manfred Mann's Earth Band (also due to my neighbor), Bruce Springsteen, and many other, I'd say, melodic rock groups at the time. My neighbor and I and other friends also went to many great concerts together during that period.

I was even into Michael Jackson for a while, and even attended a concert with him in Cop, but I don't think I'l talk about it  ;)

Then there was a looong period with nooo rock music. I was moving around in spiritual circles, where the gospel was "Rock music is eeevil," or at least bad for your constitution  :-\

I'v already told you guys a lot about the time when I ran into Ms 007, about ten years ago. Well, she started playing Yes for me (I had already encountered Going For The One ten years earlier and was crazy about it, and it still is one of my alltime faves), then I got gripped by Jon & Vangelis, then Ms also had some Zep albums, which I also drove her mad playing all the time, and the rest of the story is well known to senior Roomies.

Today I don't think that anyone who knows me even faintly can claim that I don't like rock music  ;D

Nuff, Tom ?  :)


NP  To-Mera  on  YouTube  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-11-26, 18:17:18
So it is a woman who led you to prog land ? And still you are so misogynist ? Hum, baffling  ::)  ;D

NP Threshold - Subsurface

I am getting used to Threshold. I think of getting Clone to complete my "Mac's collection".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-27, 10:27:58
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2010-11-26, 18:17:18
And still you are so misogynist ?

Just cuz I don't want boobs mixed into my music ?

Each thing in turn, and each equally enjoyable by itself  8)

And Bups, who's the Roomie promoting real talent among women ? - e.g. Julie Kiss, Natasha Shneider, Lana Lane, and Lisa Gerrard (all pantheon musicians with me)


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I'm thinking of getting Clone to complete my "Mac's collection".

Clone is currently my fave Threshold album  *horns*


NP  Darkthrone:  Transilvanian Hunger

Norwegian black metal, a cult album from 1994 ... but somehow I don't get it  ???

As Cap would say: Where's the song ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-27, 12:37:20
NP  Dark Suns:  Existence

Great stuff  *horns*

Thanx Tom  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-11-27, 16:59:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-11-26, 14:34:41
Nuff, Tom ?  :)

Yeah, interesting read! :)

I've got no story like that, I went with my dad to a Marillion-concert back in 1995 (when I was 9 years old!) and from then on I was infected with 'prog'. Actually, my exploration of other genres (like postrock, singer/songwriter) is something from the last few years.

NP: Kino - Picture

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-27, 17:24:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-11-27, 16:59:28
Yeah, interesting read! :)

Thanx Tom  :)

I just took a peek at your LP, and that gave me the impression that you mainly go for less heavy stuff than I. Aint that so ?  You make some excursions into BTBAM, Scar Symmetry, and Loomis, but you'r quickly drawn back to more moderate stuff. And very raw stuff like Nevermore and Deathspell Omega don't do anything for you.

That's also why you get more out of listening to groups like H-Marillion, Coldplay, and Muse than I do.

Am I right ?  :)


What music does your dad go for ?  Not cuz I'm into daddy here and daddy there, but I presume that your dad is about the same age as I  ;)


Dark Suns:  Existence  (2. run)   *horns*

Actually some of it reminds me of the Swedish group Skyfire. I suppose noone else here knows'm. Guys, try these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp0-bNmC8Lg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ6Ef5soPV0&feature=related


Hey Tom, just saw that it's your birthday on Monday. Gotta figure out somethin - hm. OK, how about a dark sun ?  I'v studied physics at the Uni, so I should be able to fix a solar eclipse for ya  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-28, 13:19:06
The Ocean:  Heliocentric, Track 2: Firmament

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLCGIFoP-Io&NR=1

I'm beginning to really like this group  8)

I havent yet understood what they'r singing about, cuz of the German accent and scream and growl, but I think it's about the creation of our planet and stuff  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-28, 13:30:56
Bal-Sagoth:  Callisto Rising

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHg3XBBvcjU

Any of you guys heard about this group ?

Sorta Rhapsody with whisper and growl (instead of opera). Quite special  8)

"Bal-Sagoth was conceived in 1989 by Byron Roberts, in an attempt to form what he called 'A sublimely symphonic black/death metal band swathed in a concept of dark fantasy/science fiction and ancient myths & legends.' Inspired by such writers and artists as Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Edgar Rice Burroughs, J.R.R Tolkien and Jack Kirby, Byron set out to create his own dark fantasy universe, with tales told through epic lyrics and music." - Wikipedia, Bal-Sagoth

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-11-28, 14:32:10
Played:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-28, 17:05:53
Bal-Sagoth  on  YouTube

I guess because this is so British, it appeals to me a lot more than Rhapsody  8)

Iggy, Funky  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-11-28, 18:32:49
Today I was in a terrible 'old-school' mood.

I've played:

Anthrax ~ Spreading the Disease
Anthrax ~ Among the living
Anthrax ~ State of Euphoria

and ...

Megadeth ~ Rust in Peace

Curently I'm playing absolutely nothing.
Heard they were playing in town today so I thought to pay them a visit. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-11-28, 19:37:14
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-11-28, 18:32:49
Currently I'm playing absolutely nothing.
Heard they were playing in town today so I thought I'd pay them a visit. ;)

Must be a terribly boring town you live in, Mad  ;D


Quote
Anthrax

Their old stuff doesnt do much for me, but some of the newer stuff, which is more Linkin Parkish, I find quite exciting  8)


NP  To-Mera:  Dreadful Angel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhvLPvhwKg4&NR=1

I'm enjoying this group as much as Haken now  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-29, 08:08:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-11-27, 17:24:34
I just took a peek at your LP, and that gave me the impression that you mainly go for less heavy stuff than I. Aint that so ?  You make some excursions into BTBAM, Scar Symmetry, and Loomis, but you'r quickly drawn back to more moderate stuff. And very raw stuff like Nevermore and Deathspell Omega don't do anything for you.

That's also why you get more out of listening to groups like H-Marillion, Coldplay, and Muse than I do.

Am I right ?  :)

I never really thought about it that way, so again I'll say: Interesting! :) But I suppose you're right. I still like my dose of heavy music though, I just don't like it more than the 'moderate' stuff. I think I've actually gained a wider view on the musical spectrum lately, there's so much good music to enjoy.

But don't be afraid, I'm still pretty much standing by your side in the metal-basement of the Room! *horns*

Quote
What music does your dad go for ?  Not cuz I'm into daddy here and daddy there, but I presume that your dad is about the same age as I  ;)

My dad listens to all kinds of music but his favourite bands currently are Anathema and Porcupine Tree. He introduced me to Marillion (and Arena!) way back, nowadays it's the other way round. For a few years now I've been making him cd-r's with songs from all kinds of artists (mostly prog and related) and it's great to see that he uses these cd's as a startingpoint to explore music that's new to him. By the way, recently he bought Dark Suns' Existence! 8)

QuoteHey Tom, just saw that it's your birthday on Monday. Gotta figure out somethin - hm. OK, how about a dark sun ?  I'v studied physics at the Uni, so I should be able to fix a solar eclipse for ya  ;D

I hope I'm not too late, can you still fix it? ;D

NP: Solar - Dark Places ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-29, 08:28:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-11-29, 08:08:25
there's so much good music to enjoy.

8)


Quote
But don't be afraid

I'v learnt to stand on my own feet in this respect. My family, my spiritual friends, pretty much everybody in my close circle thinx I'm nuts listening to this devilish/disturbed/noisy/cacaphonic music - even my bro, who 40 years ago got me into Cream, Floyd, and Zep  :-\

And I'm sure that most Roomies think I'm nuts listenin to a group like Deathspell Omega (my oh my)  ;D


Quote
his favourite bands currently are Anathema and Porcupine Tree

I'l be the last to criticise that choice  8)


Quote
recently he bought Dark Suns' Existence!  8)

Wow !


Quote
NP: Solar - Dark Places ;)

;)


Played:

Protest The Hero  on  YouTube

E.g.  Sequoia Throne   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCdGNe3Bvs

Canadian group, quite well known in North America, remind me of Mars Volta, just as wild  *horns*


NP  Galahad:  Empires Never Last  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIp4tXMMZhY&NR=1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-29, 09:35:21
Immortal:  All Shall Fall

Black metal group from Bergen  8)

The core members are Abbath Doom Occulta and Demonaz Doom Occulta - brothers in doom ?  ;D

Anyone know these guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-11-29, 11:01:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-29, 08:28:11
NP  Galahad:  Empires Never Last  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIp4tXMMZhY&NR=1

Nicky.
I ordered this one after a bunch of promising listens on youtube but I am still waiting for its arrival. It should fit (with ?) my actual neo prog mood.

By the way, Mad, did you finally go and see Megadave ?

NP IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2010-11-29, 20:51:28
Nemezis - Nemezis
IQ - The Wake (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-11-29, 21:02:32
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2010-11-29, 11:01:43
I ordered this one after a bunch of promising listens on youtube but I am still waiting for its arrival. It should fit (with ?) my actual neo prog mood.


I don't think you will be disappointed.

NP Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2010-11-30, 11:04:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-11-29, 08:28:11
And I'm sure that most Roomies think I'm nuts listenin to a group like Deathspell Omega (my oh my)  ;D

Erm, whooof, ... :P
My oh my....reminds me of Slade.... *runs to dig out very old vinyl*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-11-30, 12:18:55
Day Six ~ The Grand Design

Great second album of these Dutch prog-rockers/metallers.  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-30, 14:19:39
Played:

Dream Theater:  Awake

I'm always struck by how good this album is. Put on a set of headphones, skip the first two tracks, which I don't enjoy, and from then on it's musical manna, every moment of it, except the last track Space-Dye Vest, which bores me somewhat.

With headphones, you realise just how much invention & care has been put into it:  Petrucci's many fine runs, Mike's fills, Jamie's frills, Myung's tasty responses to Petrucci, Kevin's subtle twists, etc etc. - whew, amazing  *horns*


Gorillaz:  Demon Days

Blur never really gripped me, so Damon surprised me bigtime here: Guys, Demon Days is really great, a lot better than you would expect from all the mainstream buzz. I also played it with headphones, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, a lot more than Coldplay & Co. Much invention and care has been put into this album too.

I have to get some more Gorillaz albums  :)


NP  Another great group, this time from Hälsingborg, Sweden:  Cloudscape - one of my pantheon groups. Noone here seems to be listening to'm, so here's another great YouTube video by'm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Imp4Ednt0


Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2010-11-30, 11:04:36
Erm, whooof, ... :P
My oh my....reminds me of Slade.... *runs to dig out very old vinyl*

Nothing like good old(fashioned) Caps  :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-30, 15:56:07
NP: Arena - Welcome To The Stage

Currently, Sirens is blasting through my speakers.  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-01, 12:22:16
NP  Cloudscape  on  YouTube

Guess I'm in a Cloudscape mood today  8)

These guys have put a lotta care into the rhythm & bass section, which comes forth amazingly with good headphones  *horns*

Guys  ;)  - all fans of DT & SW, that should include some Roomies  :)

Here, another great Cloudscape song, with quite a different mood from the earlier songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkMgbKQkB7Y&NR=1

I don't give up that easily.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-01, 18:25:36
NP: Pain Of Salvation - Scarsick - Cribcaged

Singing/screaming along with the last part of this song is a great way to vent your frustration after a shitty day! >:( *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-01, 22:43:56
I guess this doesn't really fit here but I was just watching 'Criminal Minds', one of my favourite shows on tv, and suddenly towards the end of the episode I heard a tune I immediately recognised as Opeth's Death Whispered A Lullaby! :o

How cool! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-12-01, 23:40:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-01, 22:43:56
I guess this doesn't really fit here but I was just watching 'Criminal Minds', one of my favourite shows on tv, and suddenly towards the end of the episode I heard a tune I immediately recognised as Opeth's Death Whispered A Lullaby! :o

How cool! *horns*

Tom

Hmm, I watched the same episode (Rebecca Garner ;)) but I didn't notice that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-02, 10:45:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-12-01, 23:40:24
Hmm, I watched the same episode (Rebecca Garner ;)) but I didn't notice that.

Did you fell asleep or something? :P

In total, they aired three episodes last evening. The first one was a new one and the other two were somewhat older. Death Whispered A Lullaby played near the end of the first 'old' episode, around 10:15 PM.

BTW, the older episodes (which I hadn't seen previously) were among the best and most thrilling I've seen from this show. Really dark and twisted, just like Nicky. ;D

NP: Opeth - Damnation

Yes, I was inspired to play it... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-02, 11:33:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-01, 22:43:56
suddenly towards the end of the episode I heard a tune I immediately recognised as Opeth's Death Whispered A Lullaby! :o
How cool! *horns*

8)

The times they are a-changin'  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-01, 18:25:36
Singing/screaming along with the last part of this song

Do the kitties join in on this  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-02, 10:45:31
Did you fall asleep or something? :P

He often does that when I ask him questions, or post links for him  ;D


Quote
just like Nicky. ;D

I take that as a compliment  :)

Thanx for the Tiptom. I'l check up Criminal Minds. Sounds like just the right thingy for mee  ;)


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  The Awakening  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8R68imhouQ

This one is good too:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylQdpv8Ua1M&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Norwegian metal group, but not really Norwegian black metal, more in the style of Into Eternity and BTBAM, lotta melody, more cohesive than BTBAM, pretty  8)  - Tom, Mad, Funky, give it a few runs ;)

"They take their name from Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea series of books, where Kalessin is the name of the arch-dragon who is the bearer of the Earthsea world." - Wikipedia, Keep of Kalessin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-12-02, 23:44:47
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-02, 10:45:31
Did you fell asleep or something? :P



Eh, no.

Since I just got back home from work. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-12-02, 23:45:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-02, 11:33:53

He often does that when I ask him questions, or post links for him  ;D


:P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-03, 11:54:51
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2010-12-02, 23:45:19
:P

:P

Played:

Bob Dylan:  Together Through Life

Good old Bob playin the good ol' blues  :)


Grand Magus:  Iron Will

Swedish group, fine regular metal  8)


Judas Priest:  Live In London

The official double-cd with Ripper (2003).


Judas Priest:  A Touch Of Evil

The first official live album with Rob after their reunion (2009).


Ripper and Rob, both formidable singers, add different spicing, but basically this is the Mighty Priest, as good as metal gets, beyond perfect, ineffable  *horns*

They sure got themselves some mf of a drummer in Scott Travis, together with Ian Hill, a veritable onslaught. Man, what a rhythm section !!!


NP  Keep of Kalessin  on  YouTube  *horns*

Here's one of their catchy melodic songs with (barely) no growl, The Dragontower:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTIX4CbkAkc&NR=1

Cap, I think even you'l like this  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-03, 21:56:45
IQ - Frequency
Knight Area - Rising Signs from the Shadows
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-04, 10:08:32
Who would'v thought this possible:

Keep of Kalessin:  Dragontower  - the MGP performance ( Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Quarterfinal )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3wU2fDc2o

They made it to the third place in the Norwegian finals - amazing !!!

The times they sure are a-changin - at least in Norway. First time a real metal song has been played in the Eurovision context !  (Lordi isnt real metal)

But of course they couldnt let'm win - yet - and go out into the rest of Europe and give all the kiddies nightmares ... and maybe some baaad ideas  ;)


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Reptilian Majesty  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7EIByM1Xc4

Last song on Reptilian, and possibly best  8)

As good as metal gets - i.e. unbelievable  *horns*


If there's a Hell in Heaven ... think I might wanna go there  ;D


OK, Cap, I'l keep quiet with my metal for a while. I don't wanna give you nightmares ... and make ya worry about yer crew  ;D


NP  Enya:  The Sweetest Secrets Of The Heart

for voice and pan flute, with little birdies chirping.

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-12-04, 11:09:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-04, 10:08:32
Who would'v thought this possible:

Keep of Kalessin:  Dragontower  - the MGP performance ( Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Quarterfinal )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3wU2fDc2o

They made it to the third place in the Norwegian finals - amazing !!!


I would love to see them in the Eurovision Song contest!!! :lol:
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-12-04, 12:12:38
my 2c on Keep of Kalessin: good musicianship, disgusting voices :(
This is neither music, nor singing, at least for me... too bad, I can't rock with you in this matter, Nicky :/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-04, 12:30:19
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-12-04, 12:12:38
This is neither music, nor singing, at least for me... too bad, I can't rock with you in this matter, Nicky :/

Just promise me that you don't get nightmares about it, Cap ... or make me scrub the decks and floors  ;)


NP  Dead Can Dance:  Self-titled (debut)

Skip that one, guys, I find it boring  :-\

The second DCD studio album, Spleen And Ideal, is quite fulfilling  8)

Did you guys see the two wonderful DCD videos I posted, Sacrifice and The Host Of Seraphim ?  (Mad, I know that you did, but give'm another run, they'r really great, a lot more than ambient, also the visuals)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-04, 18:39:42
Hey guys, don't be so secretive - we aint teenagers, nor are we playing poker - share what you'r listenin to  ;)

NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Reptilian  (on repeat)

I simply can't get that stuff outta my head  *horns*

Last time I was so spellbound was with Haken's Aquarius, another *horns* album.

Mad, have you gotten around to listening to some KoK ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-05, 11:52:51
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-12-04, 12:12:38
my 2c on Keep of Kalessin: good musicianship, disgusting voices :(

I didnt expect you to like KoK in general, Cap, but I thought that you might like the song The Dragontower that made it to 3. place in the Quarterfinals of the Eurovision.

Growl and shout are here to stay, now even in mainstream culture  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-12-05, 14:52:02
Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass.

Checked out the KoK Eurovision entry. Not bad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2010-12-05, 15:16:13
Np Delain - Lucidity *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2010-12-05, 15:48:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-11-30, 14:19:39
Gorillaz:  Demon Days

Blur never really gripped me, so Damon surprised me bigtime here: Guys, Demon Days is really great, a lot better than you would expect from all the mainstream buzz. I also played it with headphones, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, a lot more than Coldplay & Co. Much invention and care has been put into this album too.

I have to get some more Gorillaz albums  :)

I agree, Demon Days is great indeed, so is their selftitled debut.

NP Pallas - The Blinding Darkness, disc 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-05, 16:31:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-04, 18:39:42
Hey guys, don't be so secretive - we aint teenagers, nor are we playing poker - share what you'r listenin to  ;)

Poker is way too dificult for me.  :o :-\ ;)

QuoteNP  Keep of Kalessin:  Reptilian  (on repeat)

I simply can't get that stuff outta my head  *horns*

Last time I was so spellbound was with Haken's Aquarius, another *horns* album.

Mad, have you gotten around to listening to some KoK ?

Nicky.

Actually I did, thanks to youtube.

Like the music but the singer fails to impress me.
Not growls, not normal vocals...something in between.
It has potential though.

Thanks for sharing it with us. ;)

np.

Seventh Wonder ~ The Great Escape

I can only say this:  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-12-05, 20:05:46
JP: Keep Of Kalessin on Youtube. Music is great, vocals...... I'm not so sure... :-\

NP: Karima Francis - The Author

What a voice... 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-12-05, 21:21:49
JP Blackfield - Blackfield

BTW they are touring next year if anyone is interested.

Arena - Immortal
About to play ? - Neal Morse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-05, 21:46:26
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-12-05, 21:21:49

About to play ? - Neal Morse

?

Don't know that one.  :-\ :o

;)

NP> Rage ~ Carved in Stone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4A092hsvGo)

Old school heavy metal.
It surprises me to hear how much a band like Mind's Eye is influenced by Rage.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-12-06, 03:49:29
NP: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation (two albums, one disc)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-06, 12:13:11
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-05, 16:31:04
Like the music but the singer fails to impress me.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2010-12-05, 20:05:46
JP: Keep Of Kalessin on Youtube. Music is great, vocals...... I'm not so sure... :-\

The vocals may not be great - I havent actually thought about that - but they fit very well into the music. In fact I find the group very tight. (Took Obsidian C. a long time to find the right guys.)  8)

What I really like about KoK is the combination of raw with a lotta melody and atmosphere (there's a surprising amount of keys for this genre). Guys, listen in to all that melody  ;)

Then the vocals will fall into place, and you won't think about it anymore.

I guess a bit like DT and Jamie  ;)

Altho I find the entire album great, from A to Z, particularly the last track Reptilian Majesty is awesome - it's also Obsidian C.'s fave KoK piece. Go directly to that, play it thru a couple of times, and you'l see what I mean  :)

Be a bit patient initially (I know it's hard for you guys  ;) ), cuz the first 4 minutes are pretty rough. But then  8) 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7EIByM1Xc4

These guys are going for the stars  *horns*


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Armada

Great too, but not quite Reptilian !


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-05, 16:31:04
Poker is way too dificult for me.  :o :-\ ;)

Strippoker is quite fun ... and not too hard ... or else it is  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-06, 12:23:58
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-12-05, 21:21:49
JP Blackfield - Blackfield

BTW they are touring next year if anyone is interested.

I must say that I find PT a lot more exciting than Blackfield  :-\

But OK, a lotta great musicians have pet projects that often are more fun for the musicians than for the audience. Just look at what Percy is doin these days  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-12-06, 16:41:18
NP The 30 (!) samples on IQ's website http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/index.html

A great idea IMHO that should give any visitor the desire of hearing more  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-12-06, 20:11:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-06, 12:13:11

Altho I find the entire album great, from A to Z, particularly the last track Reptilian Majesty is awesome - it's also Obsidian C.'s fave KoK piece. Go directly to that, play it thru a couple of times, and you'l see what I mean  :)

Be a bit patient initially (I know it's hard for you guys  ;) ), cuz the first 4 minutes are pretty rough. But then  8) 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7EIByM1Xc4


So, I sat myself down on the chair behind (figure of speech) the PC and pushed the 'play' button.

What I encountered then was a helluva ride!!!

Indeed, especially the first minutes its chaos optima forma but after that it relaxes a little.
I quite like the 'normal' parts of that track, the chaos I can do without, although it somehow reminds me of Axamenta (Belgian symphonic black metal band) from time to time.

Like I said, musically it's ... quite okay but the vocals ....  :o

How did Peter so gently put it?

Oh yeah. ... KOTZ.  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-12-06, 20:17:18
Since I was talking about Axamenta, why not sharing it with you?

Here's a track with guest vocals from ... Daniel Gildenlöw.

Axamenta ~ Threnody for an Endling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55XPljPsrhY)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-12-06, 22:25:39
Remember that night - Dave Gilmour on DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-07, 11:34:41
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-12-06, 20:11:23
What I encountered then was a helluva ride!!!

Exactly, Mad !!! Glad you listened to me for once. :)

Formidable !

You'l get used to the vocals too  8)

We're talking about a band that's breaking new ground (and breaking down keeps) - shamelessly  ;)

I'm now curious to hear Tom's take  ;)


Quote
reminds me of Axamenta (Belgian symphonic black metal band) from time to time.

I'l check'm out .....  :)


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-12-06, 20:11:23
So, I sat myself down on the chair behind

You should'v sat down on yer own behind, Mad, it's a lot easier  ;D


Quote
KOTZ.  :-[

That hardly befits a captain  ;D


Played:

Blackfield II

Well, obviously Steven has this ambient, poppy side, which goes back to his roots ... but I certainly like his rocky stuff a lot more, particularly Deadwing, which is my fave PT album. Takes some time to get into (did for me) ... but then it's point-blank - ainit guys ?  *horns*


Killswitch Engage:  Self-titled

Their first, from 2000. Obviously Jesse Leach is a proficient singer, but I don't experience much music on this album  :-\

But OK, I will listen to some later KE albums .....


NP  KoK:  Armada

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-_40BFS2IM

Actually this is pretty good too  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-07, 16:47:04
NP  Reptilian Majesty

I don't know whether there's anything wrong with me - this topic is closed herewith - but I simply can't get enuff of this  *horns*


But I also did listen to some Bal-Sagoth, as it's Obsidian C.'s fave group, so I have to try to figure what he sees in it. Actually it's growin on me. E.g. try this guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9PoGewraI

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-07, 17:05:39
Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-07, 17:46:13
NP  Axamenta: Threnody for an Endling  8)

Sounds more like PoS than black metal tho  ;)

Does anyone know Axamenta well enuff to post links to some of their best stuff ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-12-08, 06:57:20
I am not listening to anything prog or metal  :o

At the moment i am having a break from the louder/heavier/more complex music and listening to the likes of

Oasis
Paul Weller
Adele
Heaven 17
Small Faces

Lots British rock/pop/soul/electro to sooth my blackened soul  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-08, 12:04:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-07, 11:34:41
I'm now curious to hear Tom's take  ;)

I'll get back on Keep of Kalessin later. Haven't had time to listen to some of their other songs yet.

JP: Dream Theater - Octavarium

One word: Masterpiece! *horns*

NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Like Nicky I like Porcupine Tree more than Blackfield, but still Blackfield are among my favourite bands. Most of the songs are quite short but there's still a helluva (thanks Mad ;D) lot to enjoy. I'm not overly impressed with Aviv's singing though.

Looking forward to Blackfield 3! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-08, 12:34:47
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-12-08, 06:57:20
Lots British rock/pop/soul/electro to sooth my blackened soul  ;)

;D

Hm .....

Great to hear from ya iac Funky. Hope you'r basically OK. Our blackened souls, we can't do too much about  ;)

When your soul needs some more blackening, you'r welcome in the Room again  :)

And give KoK a run then - instant blackening guaranteed  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-08, 12:04:15
NP: Blackfield - Blackfield

Steven is a true artist, and a great guy. He goes by inspiration, one day giving a hand to Mikael Å and his crazy gang, the other day doing pop with Aviv in Tel Aviv.

So some people like his heavy stuff (like me (ther're even some people who like me  ;D )), and others like his poppy stuff ... and some like both, (I) like you, Tom  ;)


Quote
I'll get back on Keep of Kalessin later.

I'l keep you to that, Tom  ;D


NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape

There's maybe a bit too much balladeering to my taste. They'r really best when they blow the roof off, like in Alley Cat. Guess they'r eager to consolidate Tommy as their singer now. That will always be an ambivalent matter, cuz Andi was so fabulous. Tommy is excellent too tho  :)

But great album indeed  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Wed, 2010-12-08, 14:29:19
Saybia - The second you sleep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-08, 14:36:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-08, 12:34:47
(I) like you, Tom

Awww... :-*

Quote
NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape

There's maybe a bit too much balladeering to my taste. They'r really best when they blow the roof off, like in Alley Cat. Guess they'r eager to consolidate Tommy as their singer now. That will always be an ambivalent matter, cuz Andi was so fabulous. Tommy is excellent too tho  :)

But great album indeed  *horns*

I have to say, apart from Alley Cat this album is doing absolutely nothing for me (yet). Sure, there are some wonderful passages but especially the last track is so hard to get through. It's like they just decided to make a 30-minute piece and threw some random ideas together. It sounds really disjointed to me. :-\

Quote from: debsss on Wed, 2010-12-08, 14:29:19
Saybia - The second you sleep

Wow, finally someone on this board who listens to Saybia too! 8)

Is The Second You Sleep the only album you have by them?

NP: Scorpions - Crazy World *horns*

I guess they were right. It's pretty crazy indeed...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-08, 17:50:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-08, 14:36:44
:-*

Maybe that's goin a bit tooo far - we don't wanna make Mad jealous - either way  ;D


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I have to say, apart from Alley Cat this album is doing absolutely nothing for me (yet).

Hm  :-\

Have to admit that I'v only played some songs on YouTube, can't afford to get the cd yet  :(


Quote
Wow, finally someone on this board who listens to Saybia too! 8)

Tom, you should get Søren Huus' recent album Troen & Ingen (Faith & None). It's supposed to be very good. It's based on his healing process following the tragic death of his wife in a traffic accident, which also mangled his little daughter severely.

You should learn Danish first, to get the full benefit of the album  ;)


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Kolossus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGlWykUMbKA&feature=related

Whew  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2010-12-09, 08:52:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-08, 14:36:44

Wow, finally someone on this board who listens to Saybia too! 8)

Is The Second You Sleep the only album you have by them?

Tom

Yes,  I got a lot different musicstyles. I've also got Eyes on the highway by Saybia.
I really like their style. I also like nightwish also a skandinavian band.
I believe there's a lot of good musically potential in scandinavia!  *horns*

NP 3 doors down - away from the sun
I haven't bought  any new cd's for the last 4 years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-09, 10:39:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-08, 17:50:46
Tom, you should get Søren Huus' recent album Troen & Ingen (Faith & None). It's supposed to be very good. It's based on his healing process following the tragic death of his wife in a traffic accident, which also mangled his little daughter severely.

Yeah I believe that the death of his wife ultimately led to the hiatus Saybia is in right now, although I seem to remember reading somewhere that they are ready to begin writing the follow-up to Eyes On The Highway quite recently. But I had no idea that Søren had put out a solo-album, so thanks (again) Nicky. I'm very interested in hearing this. I immediately went to some online-stores but sadly none of them seem to have the album so I'll just keep on searching...

QuoteYou should learn Danish first, to get the full benefit of the album  ;)

Nah, I guess I'll just let the music, the melodies and the voice itself do the talking, hvis det er okay med dig. ;) I hope Google Translate didn't mess up what I'm trying to say...

Quote from: debsss on Thu, 2010-12-09, 08:52:48
I've also got Eyes on the highway by Saybia.

Good, 'cause I think that's their best album. 8)

Quote
I haven't bought  any new cd's for the last 4 years.

Ehh...what!? :o ;D


JP: Lis Er Stille - The Collibro

NP: OSI - Blood *horns*

Up next: Who knows? My iPhone is on shuffle-mode! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2010-12-09, 10:49:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-09, 10:39:18

Good, 'cause I think that's their best album. 8)

Ehh...what!? :o ;D


on shuffle-mode! :D

Tom

Uhm.... very sad actually huh?  :-[  The last 3 years I've been so busy Renovating my house, I just don't had the time...But don't worry, there's already an album on my wishlist :D Take a guess wichone :D

NP  Linkin Park - Munites to Midnight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2010-12-09, 13:07:09
NP Elegion - Through the eyes of regret
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-09, 13:19:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-09, 10:39:18
thanks (again) Nicky.

;)


Quote
I immediately went to some online-stores but sadly none of them seem to have the album so I'll just keep on searching...

I'm not sure that it's officially released yet. I just read some reviews about it in newspapers and mags. I expect that Amazon.com will have it at some point, as they pretty much have everything.

I'm not gonno actively pursue it currently, as my musical interests lie elsewhere  ;)  but if I get a chance to listen to it, I will  :)


Quote
hvis det er okay med dig. ;) I hope Google Translate didn't mess up what I'm trying to say...

Nope, perfect translation (hvis=if, det=it, er=is, okay=okay (surprised?), med=with, dig=you, like "Jeg elsker dig"  ;) ).

Guess you can get Google to translate some of the stuff, and I can help too (send it in pm's). Particularly with this album, I think it's important to understand what he's singing about.


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-09, 10:39:18
JP: Lis Er Stille - The Collibro

Tom, you'r a lot into Danish music. It would make sense for you to learn some Danish. It's actually not so different from Dutch - both are marshy  ;D


NP  KoK:  Reptilian Majesty  (on repeat)  *horns*

That opening of the Ports to Heaven at the end (after all that noise  ;D ) is simply overwhelming  :)

KoK's Reptilian is my album of the year 2010 - no doubt - with Haken's Aquarius as second. I don't yet know what should be third ... maybe Nevermore's Obsidian Conspiracy, I have to listen to it more, somehow it didnt grip me like This Godless Endeavor and Jeff's solo-album, but that's probably cuz I got my fill of that stuff for a while, I did listen a lot to those two albums (over 100 times).

Looks like my preference is rather heavy currently (altho the quiet moments give me the shivers)  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 08:35:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-09, 13:19:15
perfect translation (hvis=if, det=it, er=is, okay=okay (surprised?), med=with, dig=you, like "Jeg elsker dig"  ;) ).

Now I regret mentioning that I used Google to translate what I wanted to say to you in Danish... :P

Quote
Guess you can get Google to translate some of the stuff, and I can help too (send it in pm's). Particularly with this album, I think it's important to understand what he's singing about.

Okay, you'll hear from me then, once I get hold of the album... :)


Quote
Tom, you'r a lot into Danish music. It would make sense for you to learn some Danish. It's actually not so different from Dutch - both are marshy  ;D

Actually you're right, I dig a lot of Danish artists: Mew, Saybia, Lis Er Stille, Carpark North and Tim Christensen to name a few. Too bad I've never been there yet, although I've been thinking about making a citytrip to Copenhagen for quite some time now.

JP: Opeth - Blackwater Park
NP: Opeth - Deliverance
Up next: Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Wow. I really need to listen to Opeth more often.

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-10, 11:36:43
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 08:35:01
I've been thinking about making a citytrip to Copenhagen for quite some time now.

You know who to contact when plans materialise  :)

I can show you (and yer lady) around to all prog related places. If you'r clever, you'l even organise your visit in connection with a good concert in Cop  ;)


Quote
Wow. I really need to listen to Opeth more often.
*horns* *horns* *horns*

Makes sense  *horns*


Guys, I found a new group (new to the Room that is): Masterplan.

"Masterplan is a German power metal band founded by Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch upon leaving Helloween." - Wikipedia, Masterplan (band)

Despite them being a German group, they have a distinctive American sound to'm. Guess that's very much cuz they got Jørn Lande singing.

Here's Masterplan's Spirit Never Die  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDXRo78rtY

I find it interesting that the Norwegian singers are so good at English. In fact they'r top of the game in all ways. There's Lande, Khan, ICS Vortex, Thebon, and Michael Eriksen, just to name some of those that I listen a lot to.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-10, 13:48:37
Steve Lukather - Santamental
Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 13:58:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-10, 11:36:43
You know who to contact when plans materialise  :)

I can show you (and yer lady) around to all prog related places. If you'r clever, you'l even organise your visit in connection with a good concert in Cop  ;)

Good idea. I *may* visit Copenhagen next summer as part of a roadtrip I'm planning together with the bassplayer and drummer of my band. Our plans are still in their early stages but I'll keep you posted.

Quote
I find it interesting that the Norwegian singers are so good at English. In fact they'r top of the game in all ways. There's Lande, Khan, ICS Vortex, Thebon, and Michael Eriksen, just to name some of those that I listen a lot to.

Wait, what? You mean Roy Khan? Is he Norwegian? ???

NP: Amorphis - Skyforger

I guess it's needless to say that this album rocks... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-10, 14:27:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 13:58:25
I *may* visit Copenhagen next summer as part of a roadtrip I'm planning together with the bassplayer and drummer of my band.

You *may* need a real lead guitarist  :P


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 13:58:25
Wait, what? You mean Roy Khan? Is he Norwegian? ???

Listen to One Cold Winter's Night - Live at Rockefeller in Oslo, 2006  ;) *horns*


NP  Deathspell Omega:  Fas – Ite, Maledicti, in Ignem Aeternum

Quite unusual  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2010-12-11, 03:06:11
NP: Riverside - Live in Amsterdam 2008 (companion DVD to ADHD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-11, 12:16:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-10, 08:35:01
Actually you're right, I dig a lot of Danish artists

Then you should really get into Anubis Gate, top-league melodic progmetal for the thinking wo/man (the lyrics are in English), the only Danish band that to my mind is up there with the international biggies (DT & Co.)  ;)


NP  Nachtmystium:  Black Meddle   8)

Hm, next time 5000. Cap, you'v kept me quite busy  ;D

Guess I'l have to post somethin special .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-12-12, 04:30:48
JP: Jethro Tull - Bursting Out

NP: IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-12-12, 20:59:21
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-12, 21:17:20
KBB ~ The Desert of Desires
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-13, 08:43:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-10, 14:27:41
You *may* need a lead guitarist  :P

Actually I do since I'm also the singer in my band these days and it's real hard to play lead and sing at the same time! Playing rhythm guitar and singing is easy but our songs need lead guitar! :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-11, 12:16:34
Then you should really get into Anubis Gate, top-league melodic progmetal for the thinking wo/man (the lyrics are in English), the only Danish band that to my mind is up there with the international biggies (DT & Co.)  ;)

Yeah next week the holidays start (which means that I'll have two weeks off from work) so I'll finally have some time to listen to new bands. I'm really looking forward to it! :)

Quote
Guess I'l have to post somethin special .....

Don't bother. Just buy us beer! ;D

JP: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

NP: Opeth - Deliverance

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-13, 11:40:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-13, 08:43:50
Don't bother. Just buy us beer! ;D

OK, I will ... but only those who deserve it ... so I'l drink'm all myself  ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-10, 14:27:41:  You *may* need a lead guitarist 

What happened to real  :P


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-13, 08:43:50
I'll finally have some time to listen to new bands. I'm really looking forward to it! :)

I got a whole bunch of'm forya, Tom, e.g.

NP  KoK:  Kolossus

How long do I have to be alone in the Room with this Genius group  ;)

I thought that I was the old guy here who should settle down  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2010-12-13, 16:28:18
NP Jadis - Photoplay

Their last studio album to date (and at all ?  ::)) and a good one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-14, 11:59:25
NP IQ - The Seventh House

Wow, it took me a while to like it but now I just find it outsanding, really  *horns*

Sorry, Nick, but I am far from metal, progressive or not, these days ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-14, 13:16:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-13, 11:40:17
OK, I will ... but only those who deserve it ... so I'l drink'm all myself  ;D

Tsss, I thought we were friends... >:( ;)

QuoteWhat happened to real  :P

I guess it got lost in translation... ;D

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-14, 11:59:25
I am far from metal, progressive or not, these days ...

With me it's the other way round. I've been listening to Opeth a LOT this week, especially Deliverance. It's so heavy and addictive, great! *horns*

Next to Opeth I've been listening to a.o. Between The Buried And Me, Tool, Amorphis, Mastodon, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold and Mutiny Within. Oh, and some A Perfect Circle too, since I got Mer de Noms and eMotive from my brother as a belated gift for my birthday! *horns*

It seems I said goodbye to the 'moderate' stuff (for now)... ;)

NP: James LaBrie - Static Impulse

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-14, 15:41:25
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-14, 11:59:25
Sorry, Nick, but I am far from metal, progressive or not, these days ...

You'r French too. I don't know what's worse  :P

But seriously, Bups, I think that's how it is for all of us. Even I can get tired of all that moronic metal banging around. And the growl gets to me too  ;D

Then there's nothing better than Arena's Ascension ... or Lisa Gerrard's Sacrifice. Give it a listen, Bups, really  ;)

And you too, Tom ... or else I'l start callin you a French Fry  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXsxYf2UMA


Quote
now I just find it outsanding, really  *horns*

You should stop takin your cd's to the beach, Bups  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-14, 13:16:00
Tsss, I thought we were friends... >:( ;)

Yes, we are, but I'm even better friends with my beer  ;D


Quote
I guess it got lost in translation... ;D

;D

I could easily get lost in her ... what was it ? yeah, translation  :D


Quote
Next to Opeth I've been listening to ... Tool, Amorphis, Mastodon, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold

You'r just rattling off my prog pantheon  ;D

*horns*


Quote
It seems I said goodbye to the 'moderate' stuff (for now)... ;)

So you know what's on the program now, Tom. It all begins and ends with K. Practice: "K, OK!  K, OK! ....."

Just fasten your seat belt, and YouTube "Kalessin Majesty", and you'r ready for "a helluva ride" - Dr. Mad of MadWorld. You can even Ctrl-C this. Then you might even deserve a cold beer when ya get to Cop  ;)


JP  Hawkwind:  Epocheclipse – 30 Year Anthology  (3 cd's)

Unusual, and occasionally rocks ... but after having done some 5 hours of Hawkwind, I think I have enuff for a while  :)


NP  Into Eternity:  Buried in Oblivion

This is the group that I like best in this metal department, more than BTBAM and Shadows Fall.

Of course, if we count in Trivium, then their Shogun is way above all else (imo)  *horns*

Tom  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-14, 17:39:20
NP  SW:  Waiting In The Wings

There's no doubt about this one  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-12-14, 20:16:54
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-14, 11:59:25
NP IQ - The Seventh House

Wow, it took me a while to like it but now I just find it outsanding, really  *horns*
Really? It was my favourite IQ album, but I'm afraid Frequency tops it  ;).

Darkwater - Where Stories End
Antimatter - Saviour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-15, 13:42:34
NP  Mutiny Within  on  YouTube  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-15, 13:53:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-15, 13:42:34
NP  Mutiny Within  on  YouTube  8)

*horns*

NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

I'm a bit uninspired to type, so that's all for now... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-15, 14:34:07
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-15, 13:53:57
I'm a bit uninspired to type, so that's all for now... ;)

I think it's still sorta 10-1 in my favor ... so .....  ;D

Maybe I'm just more talkative than you, Tom  :)

But that doesnt make me less intelligent  :P


I must say that at this point Mutiny Within doesnt do much for me. But I'l revisit .....


Somehow I always end up playing

NP  KoK:  Reptilian Majesty

these days  *horns*

Donno why  ???

Maybe I just like great music  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-15, 15:10:09
NP  Ten:  The Chronicles  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L67zBM5ViRI

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-12-15, 21:05:14
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-16, 12:22:13
NP  Zero Hour:  Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond   A Fragile Mind   Metamorphosis  The Towers of Avarice

I'm doing Zero Hour these days, spinning my four albums with'm  *horns*

This great band merits a LOT more attention than they'r getting  ;)

Mad, how are you with ZH ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-16, 12:40:29
NP  Zucchero & Paul Young: Senza Una Donna

An old classic, that still holds strong, that I listened a lot to back in those days, and that has some real nice ... hm, I won't say more (gonna have Bups all over me  :o ), but also a guitar solo that kicks ass, yeah, and even some coool sax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiUn8RwpcfY

As woodfit wrote under the YouTube: "Classic ... it's a cliché, but they sure as hell don't have talent like this any more.

X Factor ?? what a crock of SHIT"

True, those were the days when they could make tasty sensual vidoes - mmm  *horns*

Curious, it reminds me of 10cc's I'm Not In Love - another great classic  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-12-16, 21:50:38
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-17, 09:42:27
Lunatic Soul ~ Lunatic Soul ii (aka The White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-17, 11:07:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-15, 14:34:07
Maybe I'm just more talkative than you, Tom  :)

I think that's true. Not that you talk too much, it's more that I just don't. I guess I'm somewhat more reserved, introvert than you. :)

QuoteBut that doesnt make me less intelligent  :P

Are you sure? :P

NP: Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy

I have to say, putting this album away for a while was a good move. I'm listening to it now for the first time in months and I actually think that it's pretty good. Even the vocals... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-17, 14:03:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-17, 11:07:23
I guess I'm somewhat more reserved, introvert than you. :)

That can change. When I was your age, I was very introverted. I felt very much alone with all my stuff  :(

I'm actually still a very private person, like I'm very selective with whom I socialise with, but when I like my company, I can be quite social. Hm, guess that means that I like the Room :)

Yeah, but I wouldnt mind you guys sharin a bit more, like often you mention that you'r listening to somethin interesting, but I miss what you like about it or find interesting ;)


Quote
... it's more that I just don't.

Even so, you'r the second most talkative person in the Room presently  8)


Quote
I'm listening to it now for the first time in months and I actually think that it's pretty good. Even the vocals...

8) Tom

Nevermore are definitely one of the most exciting groups around, and all their albums are great in one way or another, but somehow Obsidian doesnt grip me as much as some of the others  :-\

I remember reading an interview with Jeff Loomis, where he said something along the lines that with Obsidian, he let Warrel take over some more. Well, Warrel is by all means a great singer, but I think that most of what I find exciting with Nevermore is due to Jeff.


NP  Extreme:  III Sides To Every Story

One of my pantheon groups, another one that could merit some more attention in the Room  ;)

So far III Sides is my fave of Extreme  *horns*

Just to make it clear: Extreme has nothing to do with extreme metal. The name comes from "ex-dream", and they'r more bluesy, blended with some Queen influence, and some exquisite guitar by one of the finest guitarists around: Nuno Bettencourt   8)

Jonesy turned me onto this group - missin him  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-17, 20:07:02
Steve Lukather - Santamental
Shadow Gallery - Legacy
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-17, 23:47:36
Coheed & Cambria ~ Year of the Black Rainbow : Here we are Juggernaut [3:36]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-12-18, 01:39:09
Darkwater ~ Where Stories End

This is something for the adventurous prog-metal fetishist.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-18, 10:20:11
NP  David Bowie:  Cat People  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAagFKdsSNs&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-18, 10:41:58
NP  Darkwater:  Where Stories End

First run .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-12-18, 20:52:35
Today:
Pallas - The Cross & The Crucible
IQ - Frequency
Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-12-18, 22:58:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-12-16, 12:22:13
NP  Zero Hour:  Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond   A Fragile Mind   Metamorphosis  The Towers of Avarice

I'm doing Zero Hour these days, spinning my four albums with'm  *horns*

This great band merits a LOT more attention than they'r getting  ;)

Mad, how are you with ZH ?

Nicky.

Quite good, actually.

I've kept thinking who it was that recommended the band to me, but I actually think it was you when you were talking about Suspyre and Zero Hour!

From their albums, I like the albums The Towers of Avarice (based upon the silent movie Metropolis) and Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond best.
They've never been a band that wrote too many long songs (on Towers there is one, called Demise and Vestige [15:47]), so the average amount of time of their songs is about 5 minutes.
Quite a good, yet underrated prog-metal band that can be compared to Suspyre, Dream Theater and Fates Warning but with more power than the latter.
Suprisingly I must say that the singer reminds me of Ronny J. Dio from time to time.

I must admit though that although I do like the band, I hardly ever play an album of them.  :-[

NP> Radiance ~ The Burning Sun

This might be interesting for Nicky and Funkster.
The other usual suspects: Hmm, I don't know, it's quite fushion-ish thrashy math prog metal, maybe the name Cynic could be a good keyword.
With Mats Léven (Amaseffer, ex-Therion) on vox.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-19, 00:19:51
Mystery ~ One Among the Living

Neo-prog with a Jon Anderson clone on vox!!!  :o
And JJII on bass (special guest). ;)

The other special (well known) guests are Daryll Steurmer (Genesis live-band) and Oliver Wakeman (doesn't need an introduction).

First spin, but I like it.

Edit:

Funny, I just read that the singer (Benoît David) is more than a Jon Anderson-clone.

He is actually the new singer of ... Yes!

Replacing the former Yes singer...yes, indeed; Jon Anderson!!  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 16:29:24
NP  The Shadow Theory:  I Open Up My Eyes  *horns*

www.myspace.com/theshadowtheoryofficial

Spot on for me  8)

Thanx, Mad  :)

I added Behind The Black Veil to my SL.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:41:25
NP  David Bowie:  Sound & Vision - 4 cd box

&   David Bowie:  Thursday's Child   www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S227FFNwl8


I'l try out Radiance later. Sounds promising  8)

Mad, you knew that by mentioning Cynic you'd get me hooked  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:45:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:41:25

Mad, you knew that by mentioning Cynic you got me hooked  ;)

Nicky.

It occured to me, yes.  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:41:25
NP  David Bowie:  Sound & Vision - 4 cd box


Hmm, could be an interesting item for me as well.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:50:40
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-19, 18:45:35
Hmm, could be an interesting item for me as well.  8)

The first song is a demo version of Space Oddity with only acoustic guitar and vocals, i.e. without that seductive spacy synth, so that song can be skipped after one listen  :-\

Thereafter it's pure enjoyment, all thru  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 19:16:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-12-18, 22:58:18
I actually think it was you when you were talking about Suspyre and Zero Hour!

OK, so you were awake  :P

Quite possibly it was my mentioning of Zero Hour. I saw them at Headway, in your capitol, and they simply blew the roof to smithereens. Man, was that a great concert  *horns*

I can imagine that if one hasnt seen them live, they can seem a bit monotonous, but for me, when I play'm on my hifi - loud, of course - I relive this fantastic concert  8)

Suspyre otoh can hardly come from me, as I only know'm vaguely. I played a bit of A Great Divide a while ago, but I simply can't remember what they sound like. Have to get back to them - thanx, Mad .....

Sounds promising: "Suspyre's sound is heavily influenced by a wide variety of musicians and bands, including Dream Theater, Opeth, Symphony X, Igor Stravinsky, Mahler, Mozart and Bach." - Wikipedia, Suspyre

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 19:53:44
NP  Radiance:  The Burning Sun

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMV2wKZLBU

First run. Impressive  *horns*

I'm even gettin around to liking Mats Levén's singing  8)

Thanx again, you Mad Monster. I sure aint fallin asleep to this - whew !


"Radiance is the solo project of Sami Raatikainen, a Finnish musician/producer. The Burning Sun is the 2010 debut album. It is a concept album consisting of a single 49-minute song, and is meant to be listened to as a whole. The album is divided into seven tracks for practical reasons. Read more at www.radiance.fi .

The lossless FLAC format is in the original 48kHz/24bit master quality, and is therefore recommended for best sound quality.

Released 17 October 2010. Mats Levén - male vocals. Noora Häkkinen - female vocals. Sami Raatikainen - music & lyrics"

- http://music.radiance.fi/album/the-burning-sun


Tom ;)

Hey Tom, where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-20, 15:47:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-19, 19:53:44
Hey Tom, where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? Where are you ? .....

I'm right here!

Last weekend I was having a Lost season 5 and 6 (tv-show) marathon together with my girl, my best friend and his girlfriend so basically all I did since friday-evening was watching tv. But it was worth it, we had a good time and now we finally know how this mindboggling series end. 8)

Then I logged in this morning to see that Mad got mad or bored and posted a helluva (;D) lot over the weekend so it took some time before I caught up with everything. But here I am, one the first day of my two weeks off from work!

Mad, thanks for reminding me about The Shadow Theory. I heard some clips on their MySpace some time ago and really liked what I heard... And then I forgot about them again until you mentioned them! :-\

NP: The Dear Hunter - Act III: Life And Death

This is a band I stumbled across as recently as last week. The Dear Hunter is a progressive rock project originating in Providence, Rhode Island. It began as a side project of Casey Crescenzo, formerly of post-hardcore band The Receiving End of Sirens. The band's sound is not unlike that of Casey's former band, but with more alternative and progressive rock tendencies and a wider variety of instrumentation.

I think there is something in this band to enjoy for everyone in the Room. They are truly unique, I can't think of a band that sounds like The Dear Hunter. I hear a mixture of so many different genres when I listen to this band: Progressive rock/metal, rock, pop, experimental, ambient, jazz, you name it and it's there.

Check out this song if you want a sample of what they sound like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fANJSsFQfi4&feature=related

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-20, 23:59:32
NP: Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

Their most diverse album, and I also think it's their best yet. What worries me though is that everyone here seems to be ignoring this album. What's that all about?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-12-21, 06:29:38
JP: Pendragon - Pure

NP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-21, 08:38:01
NP Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing : Live in Germany

2 CD's live album from the Communiqué period. Rather intimate mood, a worthy addition to the more flashy Alchemy. A must-have for the fans  8)

Where Do You Think You're Going ? is just a  *horns* song ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXyU9c9Oap8&feature=related
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:29:04
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-20, 23:59:32
What worries me though is that everyone here seems to be ignoring this album. What's that all about?

Tom, before you get yourself badly snared in double standards, maybe you should do:


KoK:  Reptilian Majesty   www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7EIByM1Xc4


and Mad's fabulous pantheon-class discovery:

Radiance:   The Burning Sun    www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMV2wKZLBU


Two of the absolutely most exciting groups atm, right at the cutting edge  *horns*


NP  Oceansize:  Unfamiliar  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFkyrRqzkIQ

;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:52:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:29:04
before you get yourself badly snared in double standards

Double standards have nothing to do with it. I made an effort and checked out Keep Of Kalessin a few times (I know I mentioned that at least once), but I just don't like it. I don't see myself overcoming the vocals so instead I play music that I do like. What's wrong with that?

With the new Oceansize, I didn't tell anyone that they have to listen to it, I'm only surprised that no one has mentioned this album, since Oceansize is quite a popular and well-known band in the prog scene nowadays, something that can't be said about Keep Of Kalessin, no matter how much you like them.

By the way, I like the Radiance-track.

NP: Marillion - Ding, Dong Loreley On High

The new Fanclub DVD, it just came in the mail! 8)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 15:17:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:52:24
What's wrong with that?

I'm just surprised  ???

You like Scar Symmetry. I'l agree that Christian Älvestam is a better singer than Thebon, but you have to listen to all the other stuff that's going on, e.g. the amazing richness of melody in KoK, like with Nevermore.

Well OK, let it rest for a while, I'm sure you'l get around to enjoying KoK (without the c's  :P ) too one day.

Meanwhile, give Radiance some runs  ;)


NP  Radiance:  Burning The Sun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMV2wKZLBU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh5dc8CBWEA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrvZFWAjMk&feature=related

This stuff is so amazing that it's going into my pantheon  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Thanx again, Mad - more than ever  :)

I'd never have thought that a combination of Mats Levén and a knife-thrusting Finn, Sami Raatikainen - who the heck is that guy, with such an amazing talent - and with a high dose of Meshuggah, would end up in my prog pantheon ... but that's exactly what's happened - whew, I'm breathless  8)

But then again, there's so much more happening in this music, some terribly seductive synths e.g.  :)

And again, guys, isnt being prog about taking that step into the deep unknown - isnt it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 17:51:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 15:17:41
Sami Raatikainen - who the heck is that guy, with such an amazing talent

OK, I went out on the home site of Radiance, www.radiance.fi.

Sami is a guitarist in the group Necrophagist, a group that I have avoided cuz of the name. Now, of course, I'l have to check'm out.

Sami worked for three years on Burning The Sun, and he played all the instruments, except the vocals, done by Mats Léven, who was carefully selected by Sami for the job. Sami also did all the mixing, mastering and production  8)

"Back in 2007, I had the basic concept of the album in my mind. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and what it would sound like. It was only a matter of translating the vision into notes, and it didn't take too long -- according to my project notes, I started writing for the album on 07/28/2007 and ten days later already had the basic structure and sections of the album written out. A month later, I had already recorded the final guitar tracks. I was working non-stop and would only pause to eat and sleep. The rest of the year went into writing and refining all the synths, orchestrations, additional layers and the tons of details present in the final version."

There's a lot more about this project at www.radiance.fi.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-21, 23:27:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-20, 23:59:32
NP: Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

Their most diverse album, and I also think it's their best yet. What worries me though is that everyone here seems to be ignoring this album. What's that all about?

Tom

I have one album of Oceansize, called Frames.
It's quite good actually, rocky post-rock I'd say.
I've heard a few positive reviews about the new album (cool title btw) and I've placed it on my yet-to-buy list.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-21, 15:17:41

NP  Radiance:  Burning The Sun

...

Thanx again, Mad - more than ever  :)

I'd never have thought that a combination of Mats Levén and a knife-thrusting Finn, Sami Raatikainen - who the heck is that guy, with such an amazing talent - and with a high dose of Meshuggah, would end up in my prog pantheon ... but that's exactly what's happened - whew, I'm breathless  8)


Yeah, it does sound like Meshuggah but with better vox for I'm concerned.

NP> Speaking of which...

Radiance ~ The Burning Sun  *horns*

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:52:24
Double standards have nothing to do with it. I made an effort and checked out Keep Of Kalessin a few times (I know I mentioned that at least once), but I just don't like it. I don't see myself overcoming the vocals so instead I play music that I do like. What's wrong with that?


Absolutely nothing!

Music is emotion, emotions are personal.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-22, 16:22:36
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-21, 23:27:11
I have one album of Oceansize, called Frames.
It's quite good actually, rocky post-rock I'd say.
I've heard a few positive reviews about the new album (cool title btw) and I've placed it on my yet-to-buy list.

Yeah Frames was my favourite album until they released Self Preserved... a few months ago. If you end up buying it, don't be put off by the first track... ;)

NP: Radiance - The Burning Sun

Wow, really good indeed. The guitars sound like Meshuggah and Cloudkicker, which is a very good thing. *horns*

Hey guys, by the way, I remember telling that I played an acoustic set in a pub last summer (in exchange for free beer! ;)), and now it turns out someone from the pub recorded it and he gave me the recording so now I'm finally able to let you hear some of my music. Don't expect any prog, it's just me playing an acoustic tune. You can listen to it here if you like: http://soundcloud.com/neon-streetlight-serenade/weeds

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-22, 17:43:50
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-21, 23:27:11
Yeah, it does sound like Meshuggah but with better vox for I'm concerned.

+ a LOT else  *horns*

Highly original, I'd say, and thrilling  8)

I'd heard several people laud Mats Levén, not only you, Mad. Strangely I didnt get it, but now I can definitely appreciate his vast range and precision in expression  :)


Quote
Music is emotion, emotions are personal.   8)

Music is emotion, but appreciating all the fine nuances in prog also requires some intellect, I'd say.

And altho one's taste should be personal, there are correlations, like people who like Arena will usually like Threshold, and those who like Dream Theater will usually like Symphony X. And I'd say that if you like Scar Symmetry, you'r bound to like Keep of Kalessin - if you'r not too turned off by the vocals  ;)


NP  Radiance:  Burning The Sun

Simply gets more and more enjoyable  8)

I think that the world is in too many ways going in a disturbing direction - people have become sooo materialistic and narrow-minded, that's why they can put up with X-Factor, Idol, and all that superficial trash - so I'm always elated upon finding such wonderful music, and in fact so much of it in the prog community. It reminds me that there are people who care, who demand something extra of themselves, and who thus give us fantastic experiences, like Sami and Mats - and you guys care too  :)

Well, I'm going off to my Mum's farmhouse for a few days, where there aint no computer. She just bought a new car btw (a Polo from 2005), so she's doing real well, Thank God.

Let me wish you guys a Joyful Christmas !

And behave yourselves - I don't wanna hear complaints from yer families ;D

I'l be in Malmö and back in the Room late Christmas.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-12-23, 18:28:10
NP: The Dear Hunter - Act III: Life And Death

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-12-23, 20:13:55
All you need is now by Duran Duran which is a welcome return to form
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2010-12-23, 21:25:03
Tried out YouTube songs from Keep of Kalessin, Radiance, and Oceansize.  KoK seems a bit harsh for me at present.  Radiance has potential.  Did anyone else notice that the singer sounds a bit like Axl Rose?  Oceansize sounds promising.

Played: Porcupine Tree - The Incident (Disc 2)
            Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

NP: R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-24, 12:32:01
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-12-23, 21:25:03
Oceansize sounds promising.

Good to hear that! :)

NP: The Shadow Theory - Behind The Black Veil

I bought it yesterday as a Christmas-present to myself. :-[

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-24, 15:32:33
NP: Neal Morse - Testimony

Great album, my only gripe is that it would have been even better if they made it a single cd with all the great songs, and leave the other (still good) ones out.

Okay, that's it for now. It feels like I'm talking to myself already, and I haven't even started drinking! :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-12-24, 16:57:35
NP Jethro Tull - Roots to Branches

I have this one for maybe more than a decade and I don't remember playing it once  ::)

I guess that I was wrong since first (?) listen is very promising : nice melodies, a jazzy feeling on some songs and, of course, the instantly reckognizable Ian's flute sound. Should get more airplay until the end of the year.

Happy Chrtistmas to everybody  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-24, 17:01:53
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-24, 15:32:33
NP: Neal Morse - Testimony

Great album, my only gripe is that it would have been even better if they made it a single cd with all the great songs, and leave the other (still good) ones out.

Okay, that's it for now. It feels like I'm talking to myself already, and I haven't even started drinking! :P

Tom

You do know that currently the boys (Neal, Mike and George) are recording pt II of Testimony, right? ;)

I mean; as we speak?

Right now?

At this very moment?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-24, 17:11:54
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-24, 17:01:53
You do know that currently the boys (Neal, Mike and George) are recording pt II of Testimony, right? ;)

I mean; as we speak?

Right now?

At this very moment?  ;D

Of course! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2010-12-24, 17:18:02
Simple Plan, My Christmas List.
No-Man, All That You Are.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-24, 19:04:58
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Anathema - Hindsight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-12-25, 17:29:55
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Shadow Gallery - Christmas Day (track)
Gazpacho - Firebird
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-25, 19:42:45
Guys, I'm back again in the Room  8)  (at least for me  :P )

And back at a computer that has loudspeakers  :-*

Man, was I hungry for some modern rock  :o

Else I had a great Christmas with my Mum  :)

Mum & I listened to Bach's Christmas Oratory and some Christmas carols, and then after she'd gone to rest, I did the first Hawkwind albums, and the debut album by SW-80  ???  - a Danish group from the early 80's that I bet you'v never heard about, and in fact you don't need to know about  ;)

Now I'm together with Ms and her three sons 25-30 y/o. We just played a knowledge board game. I was quite surprised at how much factual knowledge they have, at that age  ???

Are you guys just as knowledgeable ?  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-12-23, 20:13:55
All you need is now by Duran Duran which is a welcome return to form

Funky, I recommend Céline as the best way to get metal outta yer system  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2010-12-23, 21:25:03
Tried out YouTube songs from Keep of Kalessin, Radiance, and Oceansize.

That surprised me  :o


Quote
KoK seems a bit harsh for me

That didnt surprise me  ;)


Quote
at present.

That pleased me - a true prog attitude  :)


Quote
Radiance has potential.

8)

You know, Greenie, now that you'r tryin out new stuff, and even chancin yer luck, you really should try out Priest's Nostradamus. As I wrote earlier, I think it's an album that requires some maturity to appreciate fully - so when Mad and Tom don't anymore need to get their diapers changed, they can join in  ;D

I think that you and Iggy, even Cap, could come around to enjoying it. It's my overall fave album (by any group), so there must be somethin about it - I mean, I'm not an idiot, am I ? am I ?  am I ? am I ? am I ? am I ? am I ? am I ? am I ?


JP  The Dear Hunter  on  YouTube

Reminds me a bit of 3 - am I right there, Tom ?  And the singing of Matt Bellamy ... but else they'r pretty original, and cool  8)


JP  Extreme:  III Sides To Every Story

Another classic that I think all Roomies could enjoy  :)


Tipton, Entwhistle & Powell:  The Edge Of The World

My cult, but you guys may join in  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-26, 17:44:36
NP  Tom Klijnsmit:  Weeds  (Life of Agony song)  ;)  8)

http://soundcloud.com/neon-streetlight-serenade/weeds

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-26, 17:54:03
NP  Anthrax:  We've Come for You All  *horns*

Their latest albums grip me quite a bit  8)

Their early albums I find insufferable  :'(


Cool video:

Anthrax: Madhouse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGHsxMqpL0c&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-1r-6-HM

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2010-12-26, 21:02:11
Pendragon - Acoustically Challenged
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 09:31:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-21, 14:52:24
something that can't be said about Keep Of Kalessin

KoK are actually well known in the progmetal community, and highly esteemed, for good reasons  ;)

- but I guess too heavy for Roomies  :-\

Anyways, I don't any longer care about how popular a group is. I know that artists at the cutting edge are initially usually only appreciated by very few. That's the way it's always been. Fortunately over the decades and centuries, they accumulate recognition  :)


Here's another groundbreaking project that will remain in obscurity for a while:

NP  Radiance:  Burning the Sun

- but you guys can spread the message  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 12:07:29
NP  Jerry Cantrell:  Degradation Trip

Dark & demanding ... and fulfilling  *horns*

Jerry is pantheon with me  8)

Mad  ;)


Hey, have you guys fallen asleep  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 17:57:22
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-12-18, 22:58:18
NP> Radiance ~ The Burning Sun
With Mats Léven (Amaseffer, ex-Therion) on vox.

Wow, what a rocker!

PS: Will see if it makes it to my after-christmas wish list. Selling album downloads directly for 10€, in FLAC format is totally fair, if you ask me. Wonder how much of the 17€ I pay in stores would make it to the artist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 17:58:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 09:31:11
- but I guess too heavy for Roomies  :-\

Anyways, I don't any longer care about how popular a group is. I know that artists at the cutting edge are initially usually only appreciated by very few. That's the way it's always been. Fortunately over the decades and centuries, they accumulate recognition  :)

Not too heavy, really. Only too throaty. *burps*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:10:27
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2010-12-23, 20:13:55
All you need is now by Duran Duran which is a welcome return to form

Thanks for that hint, funky, made my evening :)

If you stilll remember 'em, there's also a german band from those days, who are trying their comeback in 2010, Alphaville:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_9wZWQVXT4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:22:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzFtjF8ULSI
Zero Hour - Eyes of Denial

nice,  ... :) very DT-ish, but muuuuch more vocal niceness (what a word...), will needs a few spins, though, and will most likely not end up as my daily dish. Also, I tend to get a bit tired of bass drum-machineguns, lately, and need to select wisely, in which music I want to hear it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:26:52
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 17:57:22
Wow, what a rocker!

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 17:58:56
Not too heavy, really. Only too throaty. *burps*

What's wrong with a deep throat ?  ;D

OK, Cap, I get it now:  You don't mind "heavy" - Heavy oder was ? - but you do mind growl. OK, I'l keep that in mind  :)

Otoh you'r missing some great music with that filter ... e.g. KoK  ;)

Well, I guess Caps should be allowed some ideosyncrasies  :-X


Here's some more great Radiance - but maybe not quite as good as Burning the Sun:

NP  Radiance:  Downward Spiral

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxunxtWxgyU

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:47:12
grrrrrrrr :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AawFVtd4heo&feature=related
Voyager - Lost once more
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 19:28:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:26:52
What's wrong with a deep throat ? ... KoK ... youtube ... Cxunxt

:P

Anyone thinx I have a sick mind ?


Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:22:29
Zero Hour - Eyes of Denial ... very DT-ish

::)

Cap, you havent listened much to DT  :-\


Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 18:47:12
Voyager

That suits a Cap well  :)


NP  Radiance:  Burning the Sun  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2010-12-27, 19:57:02
np> Star One - [Victims of the Modern Age (2010) #03] Earth That Was (6:09)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 09:40:43
NP  Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Cult - mmmmmmm  :)

You guys simply donno what you'r missin  ;)


Priest are going on what they say is their last tour  :'( :'( :'(  the Epitaph Tour. They'r gonna play at Sweden Rock in southern Sweden, and at Copenhell. Guess who's goin  ;)

I guess they didnt get as much recognition for Nostra as they had expected, people had their attention elsewhere ... and this is real sad, cuz it means that they decided to call it quits  :(

They ended up making their greatest masterpiece, and an album that together with Abbey Road, The Wall, Scenes From A Memory, and a few others, will pass into posterity as monuments of a great period of music  *horns*

Well, I don't think that Glenn & Co. will just retire. Let's see what they come up with .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2010-12-28, 10:52:38
Bon Jovi, You Give Love A Bad Name
Linkin Park, A Thousand Suns. I love it ! Robot Boy and When They Come For Me are some of my favorite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-28, 14:47:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-12-25, 19:42:45
JP  The Dear Hunter  on  YouTube

Reminds me a bit of 3 - am I right there, Tom ?  And the singing of Matt Bellamy ... but else they'r pretty original, and cool  8)

Now that you mention Three (not 3 ;)), I think you're right. They do have something alike, but of course Three is also a highly original band. I've got to listen to them again soon I guess, thanks for the reminder. :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-12-26, 17:44:36
NP  Tom Klijnsmit:  Weeds  (Life of Agony song)  ;)  8)

http://soundcloud.com/neon-streetlight-serenade/weeds

Hey, cool, thanks for listening. It may not be the most complex song out there, but I really like to play it! :)

NP: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe

I also like to play this album... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 16:11:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-12-28, 14:47:26
Now that you mention Three (not 3 ;))

Wikipedia, 3 (band): "3, also known as Three, is an American hybrid band formed in Woodstock, New York in the early 90s."


Quote
Hey, cool, thanks for listening.

:)


Quote
I really like to play it! :)

OK  :)

I could do some accompanying stuff on guitar ... well, maybe one day  ;)


Quote
I also like to play this album... ;)

:P


NP  Priest:  Nostradamus

Not many could'v sung Nostradamus convincingly. Rob Halford did, Russ, Warrel, the other Rob, and Mats (yeah, I'm really impressed by his singing on Burning the Sun) could'v ... and that's about it  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-28, 18:07:30
NP Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

"And we got caught in the whiiiiiiiirlwind" ...  8)

But I'll try to listen to Nostradamus tomorrow, I promise  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2010-12-28, 19:30:32
Muse - The Resistance
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 20:02:19
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2010-12-28, 18:07:30
But I'll try to listen to Nostradamus tomorrow, I promise  :)

I'l soon call you Mad 2 (too)  ;D

Don't do it for my sake (or for God's sake), do it for yours  ;)

I just trawl the market for good music ... and inform you guys when I find somethin special  :)


NP  Oceansize - Unfamiliar  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFkyrRqzkIQ

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 21:59:14
NP  Radiance:  Burning the Sun  (on repeat)

Whew  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-28, 23:05:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 21:59:14
NP  Radiance:  Burning the Sun  (on repeat)

Whew  *horns*

Nicky.

Yep, that's one big load of dynamite!  *horns*

Not for the feint of hearts.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-29, 10:32:28
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2010-12-28, 23:05:59
Not for the feint of hearts.  ;D

You know, Mad, don't tell'm, but now we got both Cap and Greenie tricked in. They don't even know that they'v become real metalheads - HA !!!  ;D


Apropos:

NP  Adagio:  Archangels In Black   *horns* *horns* *horns*

e.g.  youtube.com/watch?v=YTkb1CRAuJo&NR=1

The Frenchies are now fully upfront in metalworld, e.g. Adagio, Gojira, Deathspell Omega  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2010-12-29, 10:35:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 20:02:19
I'l soon call you Mad 2 (too)  ;D

Don't do it for my sake (or for God's sake), do it for yours  ;)

NP Judas Priest - Nostradamus
Too soon to have an opinion on the music. The artcover is great but the booklet is a bit disappointing, both for the content and style.

BTW, Nicky, I am happy to notice that your all-time favorite album has been inspired by a French man  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-29, 10:48:10
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2010-12-29, 10:35:44
NP Judas Priest - Nostradamus

:)

Welcome back to progmetalworld, Bups  8)


Quote
Too soon to have an opinion on the music.

I'd say so  ;)

I'v listened to that album over 100 times now. Still gives me thrills  *horns*


Quote
the booklet is a bit disappointing, both for the content and style.

It's more serious than what we're used to from that front. Get into the lyrics, Bups, that's very important in order to internalise the album. It's Christianity for the modern thinking wo/man  ;)


Quote
I am happy to notice that your all-time favorite album has been inspired by a French man  ;D

After having been Churchill's headache (not nightmare, that was Cap's folks), you guys have really got yer metal act together bigtime  *horns*

- see my previous NP post.

And Nostradamus was really bigger than life - whew !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-12-29, 12:35:28
np> Voyager - [I am the reVolution (2009) #01] Land of the Lies (4:35)

for anyone interested how I create those wonderful "now playing" lines:
I use foobar2000 (http://www.foobar2000.org/) as audio player, and it allows to press ctrl+c on the played track and ctrl-v will produce the lines you see, after some fiddling with the config :)
Here's the format line:
Code Select
np> [%artist% - ]['['%album%[ CD%discnumber%] '('%date%')'[ #%tracknumber%]']' ]%title% '('%length%')'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:14:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-12-28, 16:11:30
Wikipedia, 3 (band): "3, also known as Three, is an American hybrid band formed in Woodstock, New York in the early 90s."

Okay, forget what I said... ;D

QuoteI could do some accompanying stuff on guitar ... well, maybe one day  ;)

Well I guess I'll have to bring my guitar when I visit Denmark.

NP: Marillion - Size Matters

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:33:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:14:03
Okay, forget what I said... ;D

"Swallow my words." Tom, don't ya have no more beer ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:51:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:33:59
"Swallow my words."

"Swallow my words" or "eat my words", you know what I mean! :P Besides, George Farquhar also said it back in 1702 --> http://www.answers.com/topic/swallow-one-s-words ;)

Quote
Tom, don't ya have no more beer ?  ;D

Oh yes I do, I'm just saving it for New Year's Eve. You can't be drunk all the time you know... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-12-29, 16:04:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-12-29, 15:51:26
you know what I mean!

I was just tryin to be funny. I prefer to swallow beer  ;D


NP  Nothin, gotta be social with the family  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-12-29, 22:18:26
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-12-29, 12:35:28
np> Voyager - [I am the reVolution (2009) #01] Land of the Lies (4:35)

for anyone interested how I create those wonderful "now playing" lines:
I use foobar2000 (http://www.foobar2000.org/) as audio player, and it allows to press ctrl+c on the played track and ctrl-v will produce the lines you see, after some fiddling with the config :)
Here's the format line:
Code Select
np> [%artist% - ]['['%album%[ CD%discnumber%] '('%date%')'[ #%tracknumber%]']' ]%title% '('%length%')'

Thanks for the info, Peter. ;)
I tried to use it in Winamp but I was, obviously, unsuccesful.  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-12-29, 23:19:10
Enslaved - fancy a bit of the 'eavy stuff for the first time in a bit  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-12-30, 07:28:36
Alone by Solitude Aeturnus - doom par excellence  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2010-12-30, 09:58:09
np> Yes - [90125 (1983) #04] Changes (6:20)

a mini-epic :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-12-30, 20:03:38
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Moonrise - The Lights Of A Distant Bay
Yogi Lang - No Decoder
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2010-12-30, 21:49:08
NOLA by Down

Seriously groovy meal which resonates with me at the moment  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-31, 12:21:01
NP  Cloudscape  on  YouTube   *horns*

e.g.  Alagoas  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxo_Fx4-jgU&feature=related   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-31, 12:31:33
IQ - Ever
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:14:24
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2010-12-30, 09:58:09
np> Yes - [90125 (1983) #04] Changes (6:20)

a mini-epic :)

Seriously one of the few Yes songs, on one of the few Yes albums that I really like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:33:26
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:14:24
Seriously one of the few Yes songs, on one of the few Yes albums that I really like.

You really are very picky, Cap, aint ya ?

I think that I have an entirely different attitude toward music, more encompassing  ;)

Iac I can recommend Going For The One as my fave Yes album  *horns*

The Ladder is great too  8)


NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal/music

I know, one should pay the artists. On Monday, I start at my new job as practical helper at Experimentariet in Copenhagen, so I hope to soon have some finances to buy cd's.

Meanwhile I wish you guys a Happy New Year  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:59:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:33:26
You really are very picky, Cap, aint ya ?

I think that I have an entirely different attitude toward music, more encompassing  ;)

Erm.

Mad wrote that it's one of the very few Yes albums he likes, not me .... I must say that I've probably listened to too few Yes albums to have a real opinion. This particular album is special to me because it was one of those from my age 15-20 era that influenced me the most, along with Marillion, the New Romantic stuff, the Klaus Schulze/Tangerine Dream stuff and so. It's one of my "life theories" that the music you listen to during that period will always influence you the most.

Anyways: yes, Nicky, I am picky. My time is too precious(ssssss) to spend it on stuff that I don't like. And all the music that I do like now, has somehow clicked with me on the first or at least the second spin. If I were a brain scientist, the music that does appeal to me surely has some sort of pattern, if I would analyse it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-12-31, 18:49:43
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Happy New Year, everyone!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2010-12-31, 19:33:56
NP: Nothing, but I just want to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Room a very happy new year! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-01, 08:30:32
Come my fanatics by Electric Wizard  *horns*

Like the Sabs but trippier and with more booze and drugs  ;)

http://www.myspace.com/electricwizarddorsetdoom/music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-01-01, 09:21:52
First album I'm playing this year is:

Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

*horns* Great prog metal from Sweden. I'm impressed, just released and it immediately entered my top-10 of prog releases 2010  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-01, 11:05:18
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2010-12-31, 15:59:06
It's one of my "life theories" that the music you listen to during that period will always influence you the most.

That seems to go less for me than for you, Cap:

When I hear e.g. Floyd's Echoes or Bowie's Diamond Dogs these days, it does give me the tingles. However, after a long hiatus from rock up to 2002, I experienced that there was a lotta great novel music that had emerged during my hiatus, e.g. Arena and DT.

My nature is to be at the cutting edge of things (not only music), and after some adaption to growl and other "extreme" stuff, KoK and Radiance, who now are at the cutting edge of rock, just like Floyd and Bowie were 30-40 years ago, give me just as much tingles  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-01-01, 09:21:52
First album I'm playing this year is:

Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*

8) Teunis

You'r also takin in heavier stuff  8)



NP  Sparks  on  YouTube

e.g.


Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth    www.youtube.com/watch?v=haf5s0b--zw&feature=related

When Do I Get To Sing My Way?    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvatys8vP3s

This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us    www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI&feature=related

The Escape Of Ingmar Bergman    www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0bO_nZnsQw&NR=1


Surprisingly good - after all these years - ingenious, in fact  *horns*

Some twenty years since I listened regularly to'm  :)

Nice way to cruise into the new year  8)

Cap, I think you'l like this  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-01-01, 12:55:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-01, 11:05:18

NP  Sparks  on  YouTube

e.g.


Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth    www.youtube.com/watch?v=haf5s0b--zw&feature=related

When Do I Get To Sing My Way?    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvatys8vP3s

This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us    www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI&feature=related

The Escape Of Ingmar Bergman    www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0bO_nZnsQw&NR=1


Surprisingly good - after all these years - ingenious, in fact  *horns*

Some twenty years since I listened regularly to'm  :)

Nice way to cruise into the new year  8)

Cap, I think you'l like this  ;)

Nicky.

Ah that takes me back. I love Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth.

NP In a Word - Yes which is possibly the longest greatest hits of all time.

Having started at the beginning I am now up to Tales which is still in my top 10 after 35 years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-01, 21:41:07
The first album/song I've played this year is The Whirlwind by Transatlantic, recorded live during the Whirldtour, in England.

Now I'm playing a totally different album.

Radiance ~ The Burning Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-01-02, 14:54:08
Resistor ~ Rise

Resistor, Myspace. (http://www.myspace.com/resistorband)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-01-02, 21:28:12
Seventh Wonder ~ The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-01-02, 22:57:42
Porcupine Tree ~ Fear of the Blank Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-01-03, 08:18:17
Cathedral - The guessing game

One of the finest from 2010.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-03, 09:56:22
NP Pendragon - Pure
I think a new studio album is planned for this year, so I guess that Clive won't have much time for Arena in 2011  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-03, 18:06:08
NP Arena - Live and Life
CD 1, track 5 : Spectre at the Feast An excellent live rendition of my favorite Arena song taken from my favorite Arena album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-01-03, 18:12:46
NP: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

I seem to be finally coming to grips with this one. It's actually pretty good! I'm still not so sure about the title-track but the rest of the tracks are very good. *horns**horns**horns*

Oh well, I can always edit my top ten... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:35:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-01-03, 18:12:46
NP: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

I seem to be finally coming to grips with this one.

Guess I'l have to go down to the cd-store and get it soon, as they don't have any SW at Cop Main Lib.

BTW it's goin well with the new job at Experimentarium in Cop. Mainly cleaning, maintenance, and surveillance initially, which is maybe not so exciting, but it's OK. Nice bosses, colleagues, and an active but not stressed pace, and opportunities to get to know people  :)

Havent identified any proggies or metalheads yet  ;)


NP  Barren Earth  on  YouTube  8)

e.g.

Our Twilight   www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Or-jI4olEA

Curse Of The Red River   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlTqtXUjQFU&NR=1

www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3540294014

Funky, the MySpace didnt work here  ???

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:38:00
NP: Eden's Curse on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/edenscurse

Great progressive melodic metal. I had never heard of them until some minutes ago, but reading that James LaBrie was involved with their new album (to be released in March) made me curious so I checked out their MySpace. I like what I hear! 8) They reminds me of bands like Scorpions and Queensrÿche - listen to the song Judge Like Judas and you'll know what I mean *horns* - at times. Check it out guys!

Oh, and Nicky, how is your new job? Never mind ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:43:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:38:00
Oh, and Nicky, how is your new job? Never mind ;D

Yeah, I know, you guys forgot about it  :P


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:38:00
NP: Eden's Curse on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/edenscurse

I'l check'm up - real promise, not mad promise  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-01-04, 18:01:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-01-04, 17:43:00
Yeah, I know, you guys forgot about it  :P

I did indeed. When I saw you were online I thought: "Hey wait, I remember reading that he got himself a new job, let's ask him about it." Once I finished my post, you already told us about it, making the last part of my previous post a bit silly and useless... ;)

QuoteI'l check'm up - real promise, not mad promise  ;)

I think you will like them, so if you don't check 'em out it's your loss. :P

NP: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-01-05, 11:13:01
NP: Jamiroquai - Rock Dust Light Star

Very groovy and funky, a bit disco-like. Progressive? Not so much, but very enjoyable nonetheless. 8)

Anyone else into them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-01-05, 15:59:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-01-04, 18:01:27
I did indeed. When I saw you were online I thought: "Hey wait, I remember reading that he got himself a new job, let's ask him about it." Once I finished my post, you already told us about it

OK, I'm convinced, Tom  :)


Quote
I think you will like them

Roger  :)

... but it'l have to wait, as I don't have headphones at this library .....


Quote
NP: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime  *horns*

How about OM II, Tom ?


Quote
Anyone else into them?

They were one of the performing acts at the Nobel Peace Prize Celebration 2010. I saw'm, and they were quite good, but I'm not gonna actively pursue'm  :)


NP  Several Sparks albums  *horns*

I was happily surprised to see that they had a whole section at Cop Main Library with Sparks albums, ten different albums, so I took all ten  8)

Some 25 years ago, I had randomly heard some Sparks songs. When I started playing'm again this time around, I could of course recognise Don't Turn Your Back On Mother Earth and This Town Aint Big Enough For Both Of Us, but I couldnt have foreseen that Propaganda and other albums of that time would thrill me that much. And I'm hearing their later albums for the first time  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-06, 07:54:03
Grand Magus - Hammer of the north

Now that is what i call metal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-06, 17:39:57
NP UFO - No Place To Run

An underrated gem that deeply suffered of the NWOHM concurrence back in 1980 (!) but has aged very well, thanks to George Martin's production  8)

To plagiarize Nicky, guys (and girls), you're missing something  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-01-06, 17:43:30
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-06, 07:54:03
Now that is what i call metal  *horns*

But not prog.


NP  Eden's Curse  on  YouTube

Doesnt quite have the magic of Queensrÿche, but yeah  8)

Got'm noted in my LP. Thanx Tom  :)


Else I'm doin Sparks bigtime these days  *horns*

Only Iggy has listened properly to'm, right ?

And the rest if you guys aint the least interested, right ?


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-06, 17:39:57
To plagiarize Nicky, guys (and girls), you're missing something  :)

The girls are missin somethin that the guys have ... and vice versa ... but that's just what we like, ainit ? ... but I hardly need to explain that to a Frenchie  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-01-06, 18:34:41
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
GPS - Window To The Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2011-01-07, 05:17:24
JP: Blind Ego - Mirror
NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-07, 09:05:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-01-06, 17:43:30
But not prog.


Else I'm doin Sparks bigtime these days  *horns*

Only Iggy has listened properly to'm, right ?

And the rest if you guys aint the least interested, right ?


The girls are missin somethin that the guys have ... and vice versa ... but that's just what we like, ainit ? ... but I hardly need to explain that to a Frenchie  ;D

Nicky.

Nope Nick they are not prog and neither are Sparks or Judas Priest  ;) Variety is t spice of life eh
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-07, 10:55:51
Cathedral - The v11 coming

Might , mighty fine doom metal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-01-07, 14:42:18
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-07, 09:05:25
neither are Sparks or Judas Priest  ;)

Wrong !  ;)

Admittedly Priest up to 1988 werent prog ... but then something started happening .....  :o

and Nostradamus from 2008 is prog bigtime - in all ways  *horns*

Unfortunately it looks like we won't get any further prog masterpieces from Priest  :(


Sparks have always been indie-prog right from the beginning some 40 years ago,

e.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBNE9qnLaI&feature=related

+ all the links I'v posted earlier.

Funky, get into Nostradamus and Kimono My House (Sparks' best album imo) and you'l see I'm right  ;)


NP  Sparks  on  YouTube

Here's a very funny history of Sparks, with samples of some of their best songs  ;D *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx6BjeLnGb0&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-07, 17:33:06
I love Sparks Nick but they are not prog , maybe the most intelligent, funny and interesting pop band of the last 30 years but defo not prog.

As for Priest , 1 album does not make them prog.

Well now we have that sorted out  ;D  Listening to Ruun by Enslaved
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-01-07, 19:44:56
IQ - Nomzano
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Transatlantic - The Whirlwind (live)
Subsignal Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-08, 13:09:13
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-07, 17:33:06
Well now we have that sorted out  ;D

Funky, you'r becoming a nightmare  :P

Priest have been prog since 1990: Painkiller had the groundbreaking song Touch Of Evil, definitely prog, while the album itself could be called proggish. Then Jugulator (1997) and Demolition (2001), both with Ripper, both very different from earlier Priest albums, and both vintage prog, and then Angel Of Retribution (2005), with Rob back again, also progmetal of the highest quality.

And then of course their great masterpiece, integrating everything from their 40 years plus a lot more: Nostradamus.

So, Funky - plus several other Roomies - I'd like you now to get into these albums before you once again make fools of yerselves  ;) :)


Sparks have been into a lot of different stuff, from pop to prog. Their classic albums Kimono My House, Propaganda (both 1974), and Indiscreet (1975), can be characterised as both indie and prog, as prog as Arena.


Quote
Listening to Ruun by Enslaved

Now at last you make sense  ;D


NP  Martin Gore:  Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ajRrTGYdZA&NR=1

The best he and DM have ever done imo !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-01-08, 14:33:52
A lot of Muse for me this morning/afternoon.

NP - Origoin of Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-01-08, 20:10:23
Magenta - Seven
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
IQ - Frequency
Carptree - Nymf
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-01-08, 20:43:06
"Prog or not?" is actually one of the few questions that have luckily not come up in the Room yet, because there was no reason. And please, fellas, don't let it get out of hands now. In the end we're all discussing taste here, and you know what that means, right.

np> Marillion - [The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) CD1 (1988) #08] Sugar Mice  (6:03)

oh, those days... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-08, 21:37:43
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-01-08, 20:43:06
"Prog or not?" is actually one of the few questions that have luckily not come up in the Room yet, because there was no reason. And please, fellas, don't let it get out of hands now. In the end we're all discussing taste here, and you know what that means, right.

Right. ;)

Tonight I'm going to play something that I haven't played in a long, long, long, long etc etc time.

So now I'm going upstairs to look for it.

I'll be back.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-08, 22:09:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-08, 21:37:43


Tonight I'm going to play something that I haven't played in a long, long, long, long etc etc time.

So now I'm going upstairs to look for it.

I'll be back.  *horns*

That didn't take so long.
Actually quite fast, I found it almost immediatly!

Yay me!!

Okay, here it is.
Get ready to be shocked.

...

..

Here it is;

NP> Roger Glover ~ The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

Yes, sir!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-01-09, 07:51:23
V by Spock's Beard which is prog  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-01-09, 12:35:28
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-01-09, 07:51:23
V by Spock's Beard which is prog  ;)

Prog as it will ever be! Yes, sir! ;)

NP> Transatlantic ~ Whirld Tour 2010 DVD

So it's actually now watching.

Oops, wrong topic?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-01-09, 12:49:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-01-09, 12:35:28
Prog as it will ever be! Yes, sir! ;)

NP> Transatlantic ~ Whirld Tour 2010 DVD

So it's actually now watching.

Oops, wrong topic?

Consider yourself reprimanded  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-01-09, 14:36:50
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls  *horns*

Quite heavy, I would call it prog metal  ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-01-09, 18:48:44
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-01-08, 20:43:06
"Prog or not?"

No "getting outta hand," I just wanted to stop the stream of facile "Judas Priest aint prog" once and for all  :)

The latest Priest albums are as prog as it gets  *horns*


Played:


Sparks:   Kimono My House

My fave Sparks album  *horns*


Johnny Cash:  American IV: The Man Comes Around

Also  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-01-10, 23:02:40
Resistor ~ Rise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-01-11, 12:00:01
NP Cheap Trick - Silver

Double live CD recorded in 1999. I am a (very) moderate fan of some of their studio albums but this live "thing" is just dispensable  :P For die-hards fans only.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-01-11, 20:54:45
Neal Morse by Neal Morse

What a man , my new music hero  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 21:08:03
np> Saga - [Worlds Apart (1981) #03] Wind Him Up (5:48)

a classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 21:34:26

Primal Fear - Every time it rains ft. Simone Simons (lecker!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgFsOt0V7rw&feature=related

a bit cheesy, but a nice rocker, anyway :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 21:44:45
np> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005) #03] The Haunting (Somewhere In Time) (5:40)

Wow! This makes my evening!

PS: Also featuring Simone Simons... mmmmmmhhhh :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 21:58:03
np> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls (2008) #06] A Day Away (The Boy) (3:44)

And another nice rocker. This must be on of the best tracks on the album. Too bad, it's that short.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 22:18:00
OOOOhhhh, this is one for you, Nicky:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUN7ZdsRAGQ
Sybreed - Bioactive

Very atmospheric, extremely catchy, yet: growls. Too bad...
PS: Industrial Metal is the drawer name for this type of music... they even have some break beats in there near 04:00...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 22:25:27
Whoa, and now folks, this is truly an eye opener:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBQuhCzgle8
Chimp Spanner - a one man show, it seems. Veeery nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPS3OMgSOhE&feature=related
"studio" video, very nice, this guy knows how to play guitar :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 22:33:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK-tZvcE8N4&feature=related
Karnivool - Lifelike

Not mine, but maybe for one of you guys.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-01-12, 15:12:38
Hold your fire by Rush
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-01-12, 15:38:27
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-01-12, 15:12:38
Hold your fire by Rush
Great. At last somebody who listens to my favorite Rush album  *horns*

NP Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-01-12, 17:37:50
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 22:18:00
OOOOhhhh, this is one for you, Nicky:

JP  Sybreed - Bioactive

oooooo, heavy  :o   growl  :o :o


NP  Sparks:  Suburban Homeboy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFP4aByUfxA

After doin a load'o bland britpop, they finally got their act together again  *horns*


Cap, ya really got around  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-01-12, 18:20:50
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-01-12, 15:38:27
Great. At last somebody who listens to my favorite Rush album  *horns*

NP Kamelot - The Black Halo

I aim to please Bups - good all with Kamelot as well  ;)

Now listening to Deeper by Delirious? track being Lord you have my heart.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-01-12, 19:51:18
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-01-11, 22:33:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK-tZvcE8N4&feature=related
Karnivool - Lifelike

Not mine, but maybe for one of you guys.

It sure is!  *horns*

Sound Awake is a killer album.
Prog from down under.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-13, 07:47:35
Skyforger by Amorphis

Probably the best band recommended by the roomies  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-14, 08:09:08
Snow by Spock's Beard

I had listened to V last year but preferred Neal solo or Transatlantic. I was wrong  ;)

On a major Spock's/Neal listening journey at the moment and loving it.

My fave of Snow at the moment

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbaImL2Cbc

Almost reminds me of a cross between 5.15 by The Who with a twist of 10th Avenue Freeze out by Springsteen. In other words bloody brilliant rock n roll with a swing and a swagger in it's stride  *horns* 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-01-14, 19:23:35
Anthony - Pools of Sorrow ~ Waves of Joy
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2011-01-14, 20:40:50
The Rasmus, In The Shadows.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-01-15, 03:44:19
np> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls (2008) #06] A Day Away (The Boy) (3:44)

again, for the night. sleep well, all.

Just updated my sansa clip+ portable music player with the Rockbox Open Source firmware, and it's pretty cool. Can only recommend it.
-> http://www.rockbox.org/
The list of supported devices is right at the start, and installation is easy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-15, 08:43:31
Seraphic clockwork by Vanden Plas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-15, 13:15:48
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-13, 07:47:35
Skyforger by Amorphis

Probably the best band recommended by the roomies  *horns*

8)


JP  Delirious?  on  YouTube  8)


JP  Sparks:  Indiscreet

Some of'm Sparks songs simply stick, I mean s-t-i-c-k  ;)


NP  Sparks:  The Escape Of Ingmar Bergman  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0bO_nZnsQw


Sparks:  Mr Bergman How Are You ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLTvfZokZc&NR=1


Sparks:  The director never yelled cut

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHzpMqCCYE&NR=1


Funky & Iggy  ;)


Wikipedia:

"The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman is the 22nd album by American rock group Sparks, released in August 2009. The duo's first pop musical, Seduction is built around an imaginary visit to Hollywood by Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman in the mid-1950s. Its storyline focuses on the divides between European and American culture, between art and commerce. Unlike other Sparks albums, the work is conceived as a single piece, to be listened to as a whole, rather than a collection of stand-alone songs.

The work was commissioned by Sveriges Radio Radioteatern, the radio drama department of Sweden's national radio broadcaster. First released in the Swedish broadcast version in August 2009, with an English-language version following in November 2009, it features a cast of Swedish and American actors and a variety of musical styles ranging from opera to vaudeville and pop.

The album and its ambitious dramatic concept received favourable reviews, and the Mael brothers have said that they are planning both a live show and a film version of the musical.

David Quantick in The Word commented that 'musically, Seduction is awe-inspiring in the way the Maels perfectly meld their current style – intense, repetitive beats and melodies (there's even a bit of squelching techno here) and caustic, snappy lyrics – with the demands of an actual musical.' He called the album an 'amazing record', a 'commissioned piece that not only does what it's been asked to do, but transcends the brief and creates a genuinely exciting piece of music in its own right.' Andy Gill in The Independent gave The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman a maximum rating of five stars and included the record among his 20 albums of the year: 'Sharply scripted, with that sly, knowing touch so typical of Sparks, it's also scored with scrupulous intelligence, the arrangements drawing on a range of apt influences, from Kurt Weill to jazz, pop and rock, and the orchestrations ingeniously duplicitous, wistful and sinister, as the action dictates. It may well turn out to be the pinnacle of Sparks' career, and certainly has an ambition well beyond the usual remit of popular culture.'"


Funny that I'm the only active Roomie livin in Scandinavia  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-01-16, 16:14:07
Carved in stone by Shadow Gallery

Another prog metal band i had not given enough of a listen to  :( But i am changing that now  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-01-16, 19:46:37
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-01-16, 16:14:07
Carved in stone by Shadow Gallery
Great choice Funkster  8).

jp: Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
np: Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-01-17, 11:33:14
NP: Queen and Tom Chaplin (from Keane) - It's A Hard Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMnMBSUJ0xU

What a stunning performance. If you close your eyes and pretend that he's still alive you won't even realise that it's not Freddy Mercury singing. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-01-17, 20:18:08
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-01-18, 17:01:58
Sparks:  Kimono My House

Totally ingenious, one of the great masterpieces of rock  *horns*

Lots of fine details. Takes many runs to appreciate fully  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-20, 14:26:55
NP Avantasia - The Scarecrow

After a few listens, I must tell that I am really impressed. I know Mad and Nicky have once told that it's not their cup of tea but I think that Peter or Teunis could have a very pleasant surprise with this one. But I guess that Peter already knows Avantasia.

It's hard to describe the music, though : a mix of hard rock, speed metal and AOR, perfectly executed and produced, with a bunch of brilliant guest singers (Roy Kahn, Jorn Lande ...). The same formula than Ayreon, without the prog touch. I must tell (dont hit me, please) that I prefer it to my Ayreon albums.

By the way, Nicky, I read that a new Ten album is out : it's called Stormwatcher or something like that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-01-20, 17:42:55
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-20, 14:26:55
By the way, Nicky, I read that a new Ten album is out : it's called Stormwatcher or something like that.

Yeah, with the zonderbare Mark on drums. We've already talked about it in the Room, Bups, and the drummer marked the beginning of Mad's interest in Ten - but, of course, news takes time to get to frogland  ;)


NP  Sparks:  The Rhythm Thief

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ive4NdBMjt0

Quite unusual, just classical instrument with human voices, guess you could call it art-rock, but, of course, it's the one and only Sparks  *horns*

The first song on their album Li'l Beethoven, with a video, with a special treat on two legs, which should get you guys goin .....

Guess you guys think that I got a Sparks craze  :o

Well, there just might be a reason  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-20, 19:32:00
Sky at night by I am Kloot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-01-20, 20:36:59
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-20, 19:32:00
Sky at night by I am Kloot

If you would understand Dutch then you would laugh (seriously) about this tiny word. ;D

NP> echolyn ~ Mei
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-01-20, 23:27:03
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-01-20, 20:36:59
If you would understand Dutch then you would laugh (seriously) about this tiny word. ;D

You won't laugh anymore when you hear the beautiful music they make. 8)

NP: Dream Theater - Dark Side Of The Moon

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-01-21, 10:22:36
NP Blind Guardian - Nightfall In Middle Earth  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Fri, 2011-01-21, 17:46:06
Muse......Endlessly off of Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-01-21, 19:13:17
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-21, 19:23:52
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2011-01-21, 19:13:17
Neal Morse - Lifeline


One of my favourite albums  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-22, 09:49:19
JP  KoK:  Kolossus

Lives up to the title, magnificent, mind-boggling  *horns*


NP  Ryan Adams  on  YouTube

Quite different music. One of my new colleagues told me that he sounded somewhat like Jeff Buckley, so immediately I was hooked. And he has a similar mood, and it does sound great  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-01-22, 11:59:25
Jp The Decemberists - The King is dead.
Genesis - We can't dance.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-22, 16:08:19
NP  High on Fire:  The Art Of Self Defence  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-22, 16:55:22
NP  Ihsahn  on  YouTube  8)

e.g.  Frozen Lakes On Mars   www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpluTn_bPXI

"Metalsucks readers choose Ihsahn's After as the best album of 2010" - www.metalsucks.net/tag/best-of-2010/


Here's a both dark and dreamy video by Peccatum, a group formed by Ihsahn and his wife Ihriel, Norwegian avantgarde rock musicians:

The Moribund People   www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkYQXS4_R-E


Sleep well, Room - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2011-01-23, 13:39:29
Arena - Live & Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-01-23, 22:22:52
NP: Alter Bridge - AB III *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-01-24, 17:23:48
Carved in stone by Shadow Gallery which was nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-24, 20:04:44
NP Kamelot - The Black Halo which is nice too  :) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-01-25, 14:17:14
NP Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth

I don't like the moments when Hansi goes for a high pitched/screaming type of voice but musically there are some great moments here (Otherland, Turn The Page, Another Strange Me ...).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-01-26, 10:23:51
NP Outlaws - Outlaws

First album of this southern rock band, including the mighty and freebirdesque Green Grass & High Tides.

Southern rock is a genre very barely discussed in the Room but it has its gems too. Ah, the Molly Hatchet cover of Allman brothers's Dreams  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-01-26, 10:28:13
Muse ~ Hullabaloo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-01-26, 15:00:42
Pallas - the Sentinel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-01-26, 15:34:42
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-01-26, 10:23:51
Southern rock is a genre very barely discussed in the Room but it has its gems too.

Pantera and Down are on the list of "southern rock groups" at Wikipedia, subgenre "southern metal" (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Southern_rock_bands), and they're pantheon (pantheron  ;D) with me  ;)


Quote
Allman brothers's Dreams  8) 8) 8)

Strangely I never really got into Allman Brothers. My impression is that they weren't played much in Denmark, and hardly at all in my circles. Guess I should give'm a run sometime .....


NP  KoK:  Kolossus  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-01-26, 17:04:20
JP (in the car on my way home): Radiance - The Burning Sun

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Indeed, it's that good...

NP: Pallas - XXV

On my first run right now. Pretty aggressive sounding album. The new singer is very good. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-01-26, 21:23:42
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Millenium - Back After Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-27, 09:31:43
Dream Theater - metropolis

Might listen to it whilst working on the cross trainer at lunch time as well *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-01-27, 11:18:56
NP: Pallas - XXV

I can already say that this is very likely to end up as my favourite Pallas album. Like I said yesterday, there is a certain amount of aggression present throughout the whole album. At times you'll be listening to pure progmetal, just listen to the intro of the very first track for example. The album isn't that heavy all the way though, it's just very well balanced: There are enough new elements in the music to keep it fresh, yet there is also plenty of room for that 'trademark' Pallas-sound. Then there's of course the new singer. He shines and really adds to that 'freshness' I described earlier. Next to that I think he will attract a lot more fans for Pallas than Alan Reed did, because his voice (although I liked it) was pretty much an acquired taste and could potentially scare people away.

Did I already mention that I like this new album? ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 11:27:59
Hum, I think that I will give another try to Pallas after my disappointing encounter with The Sentinel.

PP Cheap Trick - Dream Police

Teunis, did you know that Steve Lukather, although uncredited, plays on the song Voices (which is not unforgettable, to be honest) ?

NP Kamelot - The Black Halo Considering how good this one is, I expect to be soon tempted by other Kamelot purchases. Any advice for my next move ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-27, 13:58:11
Kamelot eh

Ghost Opera for me would be your next purchase
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:24:50
In case anyone is interested:

JP: The Dear Hunter -  Act III: Life and Death

NP: Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare

Up next: Between The Buried And Me - Colors

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:59:10
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-01-27, 13:58:11
Kamelot eh

Ghost Opera for me would be your next purchase
Chronologically, it makes sense  ;)

Tom, any idea or for you there is only one american prog metal band worth of interest ? ;D

By the way, did I already mention that my eldest son's first name is Tom. He is a bit younger than you, though  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-01-27, 18:23:10
The free disc from an expensive magazine.
Credo - Staring at the sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-28, 07:26:08
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:59:10
Chronologically, it makes sense  ;)

Tom, any idea or for you there is only one american prog metal band worth of interest ? ;D

By the way, did I already mention that my eldest son's first name is Tom. He is a bit younger than you, though  :)

Bupie , have you listened to any Nevermore ?

Plus posts on Kamelot -  http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=873.0
Nevermore - http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1619.0
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-01-28, 08:33:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:59:10
Tom, any idea or for you there is only one american prog metal band worth of interest ? ;D

Nah it really isn't only DT that I listen to, far from that actually! :) But regarding Kamelot, in hindsight I didn't really like their Ghost Opera-album that much to be honest. Their latest release Poetry For The Poisoned is much more to my liking. I found the songs on Ghost Opera a bit 'samey', whereas the material on Poetry is more diverse. So I would suggest you check this album out first. Of course, it's still up to you... ;)

QuoteBy the way, did I already mention that my eldest son's first name is Tom. He is a bit younger than you, though  :)

No you never mentioned that (or maybe you did and I just missed it), but that's nice. How old is he? :)

NP: Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

Yeah I know, I only realised I was listening to DT (again) after I wrote the first sentence of this post. But I'm really not listening to them all the time... :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-01-28, 09:52:45
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-28, 07:26:08
Bupie , have you listened to any Nevermore ?

Plus posts on Kamelot -  http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=873.0
Nevermore - http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1619.0
Thanks for the links. I still have to discover Nevermore but I am a bit reticent since I am not that much a fan of heavy/extreme stuff.

For Tom : my Tom is 12. It's a first name that has been developing in France for a few years. The more classic choice is Thomas.

NP Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-01-28, 11:05:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-01-28, 08:33:11
Nah it really isn't only DT that I listen to, far from that actually! :) But regarding Kamelot, in hindsight I didn't really like their Ghost Opera-album that much to be honest. Their latest release Poetry For The Poisoned is much more to my liking. I found the songs on Ghost Opera a bit 'samey', whereas the material on Poetry is more diverse.

Precisely!
That's mine opinion about Ghost Opera as well.
Poetry is far more balanced than his predecessor.

I tried to explain that in the past, but thus far I wasn't really successful. ;D

NP> Sylvan ~ Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2011-01-28, 15:02:07
np> Kamelot - [The Black Halo (2005) #03] The Haunting (Somewhere In Time) (5:40)

Coincidentally, I've been listening to this album during the last week in the mornings and evenings while riding the bike to and from work. The Haunting is an absolute "earwig" -> on repeat. What a rocker.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-01-28, 15:08:39
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-01-28, 11:05:46
Precisely!
That's mine opinion about Ghost Opera as well.
Poetry is far more balanced than his predecessor.

I tried to explain that in the past, but thus far I wasn't really successful. ;D

NP> Sylvan ~ Presets

Thanks guys.

Ghost Opera doesn't get many rave reviews overall. On the contrary, I haven't read a single bad review about The Fourth Legacy. It seems too that I wouldn't go wrong with Karma or Epica. I think I will go for the speedy Legacy and the apparently quieter Poetry and its beautiful cover.

NP Avantasia - The Scarecrow

I am rather surprised that you like Kamelot and not Avantasia. A song like Twisted Minds could easily figure on The Black Halo. And I don't say that because Roy Khan sings on it  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-01-28, 19:51:12
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 11:27:59
PP Cheap Trick - Dream Police

Teunis, did you know that Steve Lukather, although uncredited, plays on the song Voices (which is not unforgettable, to be honest) ?
No, but he played on so many albums .... impossible to know them all ;).

Today:
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well  :D
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-28, 21:57:24
Nevermore - Obsidian conspiracy

Bloody good album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-01-29, 09:28:54
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*

Addicted to this band lately  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 10:23:34
Hey, great to see so much activity in the Room  8)

Yeah, I'm also looking forward to hearing the new Pallas. Thanx for the extensive review, Tom  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-01-26, 17:04:20
Indeed, it's that good...

I agree, Tom, Radiance's The Burning Sun is formidable !!!


JP  Killswitch Engage:  Self-titled  (2009)

Hm, somehow these guys don't really grip me. It sounds OK, just rather bland  :-\

Anyone into this band ?


Needed this:

NP  KoK:  Kolossus  *horns*

Kolossus is probably easier to get into than Reptilian, cuz it's more rocky, while Reptilian is more extreme metal.

Both take a lotta time tho, and both are some of the most amazing music I'v heard lately !

Guess I'm still the only Kalessin listener in the Room.

Interestingly their Eurovision appearance and the documentary where they climb the peak made'm a household name in Norway. Kinda topsy-turvy: One of the most demanding progmetal bands burns thru to the public.

Altho Pain of Salvation appeared in the Swedish Eurovision, they didnt at all gain as much attention there as KoK did in Norway, I guess in part cuz PoS's song wasnt as catchy as KoK's.

I have the impression that the Norwegians as a population are currently the most musically progressive in the world  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-29, 10:47:00
Dream Theater - metropolis

Smashing album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:02:03
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-29, 10:47:00
Dream Theater - metropolis

Smashing album

I take it you mean "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory" aka Scenes aka SFAM.

It's Tom's and my fave DT-album  *horns*


So Funky, how about soon giving KoK a run. I'm sure you'l go for'm. Both Reptilian and Kolossus are awesome.

Just don't tell your family that you want some KoK  ;D

I otoh will soon get Enslaved's Axioma Ethica Odini. It's gotten highly praised in all the music sites that I frequent, and seems to have a bit the same mood as KoK .....  8)


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-01-28, 21:57:24
Nevermore - Obsidian conspiracy

Bloody good album

Right, and bloody good group  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:10:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:02:03
I take it you mean "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory" aka Scenes aka SFAM.

It's Tom's and my fave DT-album  *horns*


Add me into that list, please. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:22:58
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:10:43
Add me into that list, please. ;)

OK, I didnt know that, Mad  :)

There really is somethin special about that album, aint there  ;)

Well, their other albums aint too bad either  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-01-28, 11:05:46
I tried to explain that in the past, but thus far I wasn't really successful. ;D

:P

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:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:28:56
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-01-28, 15:08:39
I am rather surprised that you like Kamelot and not Avantasia.

It's easy, Bups: Kamelot are (very much) prog, and Avantasia aint.

Avantasia is stuff we'v heard a million times before, while Kamelot take us around a bend all the time - and that's what prog is about  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:59:10
Tom, any idea or for you there is only one american prog metal band worth of interest ? ;D

I fully understand the cult that is around DT  *horns*

But one should also get beyond that, cuz there is sooooo much great music around these days - and I know that you'r aware of that, Tom  8)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-01-27, 17:24:50
In case anyone is interested:

I am  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 12:31:38
NP  Enslaved's Axioma  on  YouTube

Track 1: Ethica Odin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddes3psWpg4

mmm, wonderful aggressive start of album, you get ripped up at once, these guys mean it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-01-29, 15:36:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 11:28:56
It's easy, Bups: Kamelot are (very much) prog, and Avantasia aint.

Avantasia is stuff we'v heard a million times before, while Kamelot take us around a bend all the time - and that's what prog is about  ;)
I couldn't disagree more, Nicky, but I am pretty sure that you have never listened to a complete Avantasia album while I only know one Kamelot album so far so I guess that it is useless to argue :P

NP Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-29, 17:19:56

So Funky, how about soon giving KoK a run. I'm sure you'l go for'm. Both Reptilian and Kolossus are awesome.

Just don't tell your family that you want some KoK  ;D

I otoh will soon get Enslaved's Axioma Ethica Odini. It's gotten highly praised in all the music sites that I frequent, and seems to have a bit the same mood as KoK .....  8)


Right, and bloody good group  *horns*

Nicky.
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Not sure about KOK Nick as the extreme metal/black thing is not my cup of tea at the moment. More of a Nevermore/DT/Shadow Gallery/Kamelot thing going on at my house  *horns*

Any suggestions of that ilk would be greatfully received
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 17:37:59
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2011-01-29, 15:36:22
I am pretty sure that you have never listened to a complete Avantasia album

I actually have The Scarecrow, and I'v run it thru a coupl'o times. I also just YouTubed Avantasia.

I'm not making any value judgements, but Avantasia and Kamelot are two very different kettles of fish  :)


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-01-29, 17:19:56
More of a Nevermore/DT/Shadow Gallery/Kamelot thing going on at my house  *horns*

Any suggestions of that ilk would be gratefully received

I would think that that's quite enuff for a while, Funky (all four groups pantheon with me)  8)


Re the Kamelot discussion: It's my impression that many Kamelot fans havent discovered how varied Kamelot are. If you listen to all their albums from Dominion on (skip Eternity, their first), you really travel thru surprisingly multiform soundscapes, and all albums (minus Eternity) are fulfilling in one way or the other  *horns*


NP  KoK:  Kolossus

For some reason I'm stuck on this album  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 19:10:33
NP  Enslaved:  Axioma Ethica Odini

Absolutely stellar  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Enslaved came close to being pantheon with me with their two previous albums, Ruun (2006) and Vertebrae (2008). With Axioma they'v raised the bar even further, and now they'r definitely pantheon  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-31, 10:52:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 17:37:59
I actually have The Scarecrow, and I'v run it thru a coupl'o times. I also just YouTubed Avantasia.

I'm not making any value judgements, but Avantasia and Kamelot are two very different kettles of fish  :)
OK, Nicky, just don't throw the Scarecrow to the can immediately, it has more substance than what people could think based on the sole videoclip of Lost In Space.

NP Molly Hatchet - No Guts ... No Glory
... and no great rediscovery, I think it will rejoin the shelf where it stands for a few years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-01-31, 14:13:05
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-31, 10:52:02
OK, Nicky, just don't throw the Scarecrow to the can immediately

Not plannin to  :)

NP  Zero Hour:  Metamorphosis  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-31, 15:38:30
NP Blind Guardian - A Night At The Opera

I am really struggling with this one. Too much of everything. It's like a cake with such an amount of cream above it that you can not see the cake nor feel its taste when you eat it. Frustrating  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-02-01, 20:12:12
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-02, 08:25:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-01-29, 19:10:33
NP  Enslaved:  Axioma Ethica Odini

Absolutely stellar  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Enslaved came close to being pantheon with me with their two previous albums, Ruun (2006) and Vertebrae (2008). With Axioma they'v raised the bar even further, and now they'r definitely pantheon  8)

I read an article about Enslaved's new album in a magazine a while ago and that made me curious. Then, of course, I totally forgot about it until I saw your post. So I guess I should thank you! ;D

NP: Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory

Currently Fatal Tragedy is blasting through my earplugs. I think this is a perfect example of everything that DT stands for musically. Such a great, diverse song! *horns*

Sh*t, you guys must be thinking that I really don't listen to anything but DT but as you might have seen in the Now Reading-thread I'm reading their biography Lifting Shadows at the moment and this way I'm pretty much rediscovering all the albums again. But hey, why am I defending myself? Dream Theater still is my favourite band out there and I'm proud of it! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-02, 15:57:47
JP: The Dear Hunter - Act III: Life And Death

NP: Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

For the ride home from work (read: traffic jams >:() I already selected something a bit more calm and relaxing: Ayreon - The Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-02-02, 16:26:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-02, 15:57:47
JP: The Dear Hunter - Act III: Life And Death

NP: Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

For the ride home from work (read: traffic jams >:() I already selected something a bit more calm and relaxing: Ayreon - The Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer

Tom

Dream Sequencer for me as well  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-02-02, 16:45:53
I am playing The Final Experiment must be an Ayreon vibe in the air.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-02-02, 19:31:21
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-03, 11:07:38
NP Megadeth - Youthanasia

What an incredible artcover ! For the anecdote, Hugh Syme put in the booklet a picture that really reminds of Fates Warning's Parallels cover. Were they taken from the same session ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-02-03, 11:29:19
King Crimson ~ Thrak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-03, 17:26:06
JP Gamma Ray - Blast From The Past

I tried Helloween's first Keeper and was not convinced. Listening to this Gamma Ray best of, it seems that it's not my thing neither  :P

NP Stride - Imagine
An old recommandation from a half-Danish sore loser  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2011-02-04, 18:46:32
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-02-05, 09:20:27
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-03, 17:26:06
JP Gamma Ray - Blast From The Past

I tried Helloween's first Keeper and was not convinced. Listening to this Gamma Ray best of, it seems that it's not my thing neither  :P



What a shame , i love the 2 Keeper albums and the last 2 or 3 Gamma Ray albums are solid slabs of metal   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-05, 12:26:32
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2011-01-31, 15:38:30
NP Blind Guardian - A Night At The Opera

This is a group that we share, Bups. They'r not (yet) pantheon with me, but they sure are growing on me. I'v decided to get some more BG-albums and get more into'm  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-03, 17:26:06
I tried Helloween's first Keeper and was not convinced. Listening to this Gamma Ray best of, it seems that it's not my thing neither  :P

I like Helloween's late albums, but the two Keepers never did it for me. Nor anything by Gamma Ray  :-\


Quote from: Bupie
An old recommendation from a half-Danish sore loser  ;D

;D

I wonder who that is  ???

I hope you like the album, cuz it's one'o my faves  ;)

I wonder what's goin on with Stride. Havent heard any news about'm for years  :'(


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-02, 08:25:13
So I guess I should thank you! ;D

:)

NP  Enslaved:  Axioma

Yup, Tom, it's as good as all the hype says. Already a classic that has brought prog further  *horns*

A difficult album too (not surprisingly), so be patient  ;)


Quote
Sh*t

Hey, Tom, watch yer language  :o


Quote
Dream Theater still is my favourite band out there and I'm proud of it!

Hey, I thought it was Coldplay. You were ravin so much about'm a while ago  :P


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-02-03, 11:29:19
King Crimson ~ Thrak

*horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-05, 13:24:10
Ulver:  Blinded By Blood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rs_NRyNs4o

Very atmospheric  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-05, 16:11:38
Emperor:  Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk

Excellent metal by an excellent Norwegian black metal band. A bit like Arcturus and Borknagar. Mad, Funky, Tom  ;)

Guess I'm listenin a lot to Norwegian groups currently - for good reasons  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-02-05, 20:50:23
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-02-05, 09:20:27
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-03, 17:26:06
JP Gamma Ray - Blast From The Past

I tried Helloween's first Keeper and was not convinced. Listening to this Gamma Ray best of, it seems that it's not my thing neither  :P


What a shame , i love the 2 Keeper albums and the last 2 or 3 Gamma Ray albums are solid slabs of metal   *horns*

I must agree with the Funkster on this one.
True, Keeper pt I isn't well produced but as a heavy metal album it sure as h*ll reaches high grounds and the same goes for Keeper pt II.
Pt I is more a Kay Hansen-Helloween album while pt II is more a Michael Weikath-Helloween album.
You might know that there is also a pt III and though it's a good album, I can't imagine a Keeper of the Seven Keys album without Michael Kiske. ;)

NP> Resistor ~ Rise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-02-05, 22:00:04
Opeth ~ Deliverance : By The Pain I See in Others [13:50]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-06, 02:02:57
Kate Bush ~ Aerial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-06, 10:35:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-05, 16:11:38
Emperor:  Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk

Excellent metal by an excellent Norwegian black metal band. A bit like Arcturus and Borknagar. Mad, Funky, Tom  ;)

Guess I'm listenin a lot to Norwegian groups currently - for good reasons  *horns*

Nicky.

Never got round to Emperor , but what an amazingly daft sounding album title     ;) What whelks are doing at dusk that need an anthem to them i will never know
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-06, 11:24:56
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-06, 10:35:40
What whelks are doing at dusk

Funky, welkin is an old word for the sky, heaven(s), or upper air, related to the German Wolken.

Well, tellya, Emperor are a great group. The main guy is Ihsahn, who's done a lotta other remarkable stuff, some of it under his own name (which of course is an artist name, as is the tradition in Norwegian black metal).

Apart from Norwegian black metal being one of the most exciting genres these days, these guys are surprisingly literate. Twenty years ago they started out with outrageous behaviour and music, murdering each other and burning churches. That's really changed, as nowadays they take degrees in stuff like history of religions, get married and have kids, and tend ordinary day jobs ... and of course make awesome music.

Maybe Roomies will eventually discover this  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-06, 13:02:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-05, 13:24:10
Ulver:  Blinded By Blood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rs_NRyNs4o

Very atmospheric  8)

Nicky.

I am liking that - very moody
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-06, 13:29:09
NP  Kamelot:  The Great Pandemonium

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Trjxuc6Q2c

Great video  *horns*

It's also cool seeing Thomas giving it his all in a guitar solo. He don't do that often  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-06, 15:07:57
NP  Sparks & Faith No More:  This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d17UkOTIwyg&feature=rec-LGOUT-real_rev-rn-1r-7-HM

What a ball  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-06, 18:49:46
NP  KoK:  Kolossus

This stuff is over the top. You guys don't know what you're missin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-02-06, 20:14:28
Gazpacho - Bravo
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

Went to the Gazpacho gig @ De Boerderij in Zoetermeer yesterday. Oh boy, I'm impressed  8). Awesome it was, the audience went crazy. The band was amazed, they couldn't believe it and came back for a second encore (as far as I know that was the only time during their tour). I bought their debut album 'Bravo' and got it signed by 5 of the band members. We couldn't find the keyboardist ;). What an evening  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-02-07, 07:55:41
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2011-02-06, 20:14:28
Gazpacho - Bravo
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

Went to the Gazpacho gig @ De Boerderij in Zoetermeer yesterday. Oh boy, I'm impressed  8). Awesome it was, the audience went crazy. The band was amazed, they couldn't believe it and came back for a second encore (as far as I know that was the only time during their tour). I bought their debut album 'Bravo' and got it signed by 5 of the band members. We couldn't find the keyboardist ;). What an evening  *horns*.

Great story  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-02-07, 11:11:05
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-02-05, 20:50:23
What a shame , i love the 2 Keeper albums and the last 2 or 3 Gamma Ray albums are solid slabs of metal   *horns*


I must agree with the Funkster on this one.
True, Keeper pt I isn't well produced but as a heavy metal album it sure as h*ll reaches high grounds and the same goes for Keeper pt II.
Pt I is more a Kay Hansen-Helloween album while pt II is more a Michael Weikath-Helloween album.
You might know that there is also a pt III and though it's a good album, I can't imagine a Keeper of the Seven Keys album without Michael Kiske. ;)
OK, guys, I didn't say I had given up on them. In fact, I am going to play Keeper Pt1 in a few minutes, as soon as my NP album is over.

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Pt1
I won't make any proselytism but Funkster and Mad, if you like so much the aforementioned albums, one day you'll end up listening to The Metal Opera Pt1 and you'll think : "OK, now I understand what Bups meant"   ;) Oh, and by the way, there are both Kiske and Hansen on it   :)

For Nicky about BG : from Tales to NIME, you can't go wrong. Before those I don't know but it's labelled as approximative speed/thrash metal ; after, I really struggle with Hansi "new" voice   :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-02-07, 19:26:24
Still in a Gazpacho mood so:

Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Gazpacho - Bravo

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-02-08, 14:06:29
Avantasia - Angel of Babylon

Liking it so far Bups  ;)  Might move onto the Metal Opera or Scarecrow later
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-02-08, 14:22:09
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-02-08, 14:06:29
Avantasia - Angel of Babylon
Liking it so far Bups  ;)  Might move onto the Metal Opera or Scarecrow later
Cool  8)

Funnily, Angel of Babylon is the only one that I haven't listened to yet ... but I will do that soon.

My advice for the next move is to go for Metal Opera Pt1. More power/speed metal and less hard rock than on the others but really stunning speed metal IMHO  *horns*

NP Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-02-08, 15:01:49
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-02-08, 14:22:09

Cool  8)

Funnily, Angel of Babylon is the only one that I haven't listened to yet ... but I will do that soon.

My advice for the next move is to go for Metal Opera Pt1. More power/speed metal and less hard rock than on the others but really stunning speed metal IMHO  *horns*

NP Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

Will do

Listened to Poetry last night in fact - great minds think alike  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-02-08, 19:21:25
Gazpacho - Night
Gazpacho - Firebird
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-02-09, 16:36:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-06, 13:29:09
NP  Kamelot:  The Great Pandemonium

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Trjxuc6Q2c

Great video  *horns*

It's also cool seeing Thomas giving it his all in a guitar solo. He don't do that often  8)

Nicky.

Yeah, really cool rocker, only to much throat again.... hope the rest of the album is not like that...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-02-09, 16:40:33
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-9zH-bk-Vw&feature=related

Kamelot - House on a hill (feat Simone Simons... hmmm, lecker :) )

beautiful ballad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-02-09, 20:49:39
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Gazpacho - Bravo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-10, 07:42:15
NW The first ever Vanden Plas videoclip : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCRy5yR7uo4

Sounds and looks good, although Simone won't show up this time, Peter  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-02-10, 15:05:22
Avantasia - the metal opera

I was convinced it was Bruce Dickinson singing!! 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-02-10, 15:30:14
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-02-09, 16:36:59
Yeah, really cool rocker, only to much throat again.... hope the rest of the album is not like that...

You'r prepared to thro't out  :o

NP  Zero Hour:  The Towers of Avarice  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-10, 16:34:36
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-02-10, 15:05:22
Avantasia - the metal opera

I was convinced it was Bruce Dickinson singing!!
Really ? I read many times that Tobias Sammet's voice is close to Dickinson's one but it doesn't strike me so much. Did you listen to Pt1 or Pt2 ? At first, I was mainly blown away by Pt1 but now I do love both : so many speed metal anthems and incredible long pieces too (Sign of The Cross, The Tower, Seven Angels) *horns* Alex Holzwarth's drumming is really uplifting !

NP Stride - Imagine
I didn't answer your question, Nick, but yes, I really like this album. A brilliant mix of prog, metal and AOR. I don't know if the band is still alive, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-02-12, 11:37:28
Metal Opera pt1 and Angel of Babylon by Avantasia

Both rock a big fat one  *horns*

Bupie , i salute you  :D 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-12, 13:54:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-10, 16:34:36
NP Stride - Imagine
I didn't answer your question, Nick, but yes, I really like this album. A brilliant mix of prog, metal and AOR.

8)  Bups.


NP  Zero Hour:  Dark Deceiver  *horns*

This band is very difficult to get into, as they are harsh and battering. I recommend their first album, Metamorphosis, as a good point of entry, as it's quite melodic and has a lotta lyric passages  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-13, 09:10:08
A night at the opera by Blind Guardian

Hugely OTT like a mad mix of Queen and Helloween  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-13, 15:21:52
Will go to the concert of Fates Warning in Amersfoort (the Flatlands) in a bit so it's obvious what I'm playing at this very moment. ;)

Indeed!

Perfect Symmetry

How lovely!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:31:16
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-13, 15:21:52
Will go to the concert of Fates Warning in Amersfoort (the Flatlands) in a bit...

So, were they any good? ;)

I just got home from a lovely day with the lady. We went to see the Queen-musical We Will Rock You and afterwards had a romantic dinner in a nice and cozy restaurant.

Needless to say, Queen is blasting through my speakers at the moment! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:41:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:31:16
So, were they any good? ;)

Oh, they definitely were!

But there venue they were playing in was not worthy for a band like Fates Warning.
Much to small for my taste and I bet their taste as well.
When sold out, I think approximately 200 to 250 could attend over there but with a history like Fates Warning it almost felt like an insult, and it wasn't even near to sold out. :(
Too bad, really too bad.

They played the regular pieces though, good performance.
The Eleventh Hour, One, Life in Still Waters, Eye to Eye, Through Different Eyes. ...
And after the encore they ended with Still Remains!

But the whole concert lasted for about one and a half hour, way too short if you ask me.

The next time in 013, they really deserve that. Or the Boerderij.

NP> Fates Warning ~ Still Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-02-14, 10:04:34
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-13, 09:10:08
A night at the opera by Blind Guardian

Hugely OTT like a mad mix of Queen and Helloween  8)
Yes, it's a good description. I just can't get used to it  :P The songs sound much better on the Live album of the following tour. I strongly recommend this live album to newcomers to Blind Guardian  *horns*

NP Kamelot - The Fourth Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-02-14, 10:58:39
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:41:23
Oh, they definitely were!

Nice! Too bad they played in such a venue though. Maybe the gig wasn't promoted in the right way but then again, sunday evenings are known to be far from perfect to stage a concert so maybe that could also be a reason for the small crowd. Another reason I can think of is that maybe people are a bit tired of the old songs and want them to come up with something new first before they'll be persuaded to visit a concert again. But who knows. The truth will probably lie somewhere in between these points, I was just thinking aloud. :D

NP: The Who - Tommy

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-02-14, 20:26:50
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator
Gall - Anonym
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-02-14, 23:42:18
Jp ELP Pictures at Exhibition and Trilogy.
NP Pat Travers - Makin' Magic a much underrated Canadian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-02-15, 09:27:55
I completely re-discovered Queen since I went to see the We Will Rock You musical last weekend. Too bad I only have one album - a 3-disc greatest hits compilation - with all the classics. Although I really like a lot of those songs (especially Who Wants To live Forever at the moment, what a beautiful song) I feel the need to dig deeper into their catalog and listen to some more 'obscure' tracks. Now that's where you guys come in. I would appreciate some tips as to where to go, because their back-catalog is pretty extensive...

EDIT: Never mind, I just stumbled across this thread where I found a lot of useful information (and also a truckload of off-topic nonsense): http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1516.0

Of course, suggestions are still welcome. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-02-15, 14:06:35
NP: Haken - Aquarius

I'm liking this more and more. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-02-15, 14:27:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-02-15, 09:27:55
I completely re-discovered Queen since I went to see the We Will Rock You musical last weekend. Too bad I only have one album - a 3-disc greatest hits compilation - with all the classics. Although I really like a lot of those songs (especially Who Wants To live Forever at the moment, what a beautiful song) I feel the need to dig deeper into their catalog and listen to some more 'obscure' tracks. Now that's where you guys come in. I would appreciate some tips as to where to go, because their back-catalog is pretty extensive...

EDIT: Never mind, I just stumbled across this thread where I found a lot of useful information (and also a truckload of off-topic nonsense): http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1516.0

Of course, suggestions are still welcome. :)

Tom

Night at the opera
Day at the races
Jazz

Would be my choices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-02-15, 18:59:27
Queens - Death on 2 legs a song about their manager.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-02-16, 08:06:44
Somewhere far beyond - Blind Guardian

What a band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 09:10:47
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-02-15, 14:27:14
Night at the opera
Day at the races
Jazz

Would be my choices

Okay, care to (try to) convince me by telling me why I should check these albums out first? What is great/unique about them in your eyes? Maybe a silly question but I really don't know! :)

By the way, I know that Nicky is very fond of Made In Heaven but the way I understand it after reading the Queen-thread, this album is much more poppy then their first albums. I don't know but for some reason the combination of 'Nicky' and 'poppy' sounds a bit strange! ;)

NP: Moon Safari - Lover's End

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 12:07:10
NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

The brilliance of this album continues to amaze me. I liked the previous album (Elements Of Persuation) but this one is much better. It's more focussed, there's more melody, it's catchy as hell and the band clearly developed their sound. And of course James is on fire! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 12:59:14
NP: Orphaned Land - The never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

Another one of my favourite albums from last year. I heard they are in the process of mixing a live-DVD, looking forward to that! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-02-16, 16:57:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 12:07:10
NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

The brilliance of this album continues to amaze me. I liked the previous album (Elements Of Persuation) but this one is much better. It's more focussed, there's more melody, it's catchy as hell and the band clearly developed their sound. And of course James is on fire! *horns*

Tom

You like it?

I really can't stand this album.
One of the worst albums I bought last year.  :-\
I feel like that James has become a middle-aged man who yearns to be young again.  :-\

And besides that, and I never thought I ever would be saying this: Lately I'm not in a DT-mode.
Far from that.  ???

NP> Resistor ~ Rise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-02-16, 17:00:55
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-02-16, 08:06:44
Somewhere far beyond - Blind Guardian

What a band
I am happy that you start appreciating Blind Guardian, Funkster.  Somewhere Far Beyond is my favorite album of theirs, including the mighty Theatre Of Pain and Quest For Tanelorn  *horns* ... and a Queen cover (Spread Your Wings) that I like a lot as a bonus track on the remastered edition ;D

Tom, what is Moon Safari like ?

NP Edguy - Theater Of Salvation
Another good pick in the power metal department  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-02-16, 18:54:57
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-02-17, 06:17:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 09:10:47
Okay, care to (try to) convince me by telling me why I should check these albums out first? What is great/unique about them in your eyes? Maybe a silly question but I really don't know! :)

By the way, I know that Nicky is very fond of Made In Heaven but the way I understand it after reading the Queen-thread, this album is much more poppy then their first albums. I don't know but for some reason the combination of 'Nicky' and 'poppy' sounds a bit strange! ;)

NP: Moon Safari - Lover's End

Tom

Sorry missed out Sheer heart attack as well  :-[

As to why they are good - see the tracklisting and drool

Bo Rap
39
Sheer heart attack
Sweet lady
Brighton rock
Killer queen
now im here
Tie your mother down
Somebody to love
Good old fashioned lover boy
Dont stop me now
Fat bottomed girls
We are the champions

Sheer class
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-02-17, 13:28:19
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-02-16, 16:57:36
I really can't stand this album.
One of the worst albums I bought last year.  :-\
I feel like that James has become a middle-aged man who yearns to be young again.  :-\

Really? :( Why do you feel that way? Because the album features some screaming vocals (by drummer Peter Wildoer)? Or because all the songs are pretty short and to the point? I don't understand. ???

QuoteAnd besides that, and I never thought I ever would be saying this: Lately I'm not in a DT-mode.

What? Are you deserting? :P

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-02-17, 06:17:46
Killer queen
Somebody to love
Dont stop me now
Fat bottomed girls
We are the champions

I only know the quoted songs from your list and these are pretty good (especially Killer Queen and Don't Stop Me now) so I got those early albums noted. Thanks!

NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-02-17, 17:00:18
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-02-15, 09:27:55
I would appreciate some tips as to where to go, because their back-catalog is pretty extensive...

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-02-16, 09:10:47
By the way, I know that Nicky is very fond of Made In Heaven

My two fave Queen albums are Sheer Heart Attack and Made In Heaven, for different reasons, as I'v mentioned earlier in the Room - two musts.


Quote
I don't know but for some reason the combination of 'Nicky' and 'poppy' sounds a bit strange!

:P

Actually I like great melodic pop too, e.g. Moonlight Shadow with Mike Oldfield and the lovely Maggie Reilly (I'v also heard it played live three times (same year); of course, everyone knows, and I expect, loves this song), Sparks' Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth (which probably is the most criminally ignored song ever, also in the Room  ;) ), and of course, talking about Queen, their Killer Queen (on SHA).

Gotta leave again, guys, busy. Well, at least ya got a sign of life from me.

NP  I'm mainly working with Zero Hour these days, require a lot .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-17, 17:53:22
NP Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony

So disappointed I missed their winter tour. Even if all the dates were far, far away from home, I would have made the trip. But I didn't know Avantasia other by its name at the time  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-02-18, 09:17:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-02-17, 17:00:18
My two fave Queen albums are Sheer Heart Attack and Made In Heaven, for different reasons, as I'v mentioned earlier in the Room - two musts.

Sheer Heart Attack features Tenement Funster, Flick Of The Wrist and Lily Of The Valley and since I adore the covers of these songs 'some band' (:P) did on their last studio album I think I will start exploring this album first. Thanks Nick, and of course Funkster as well! :)

NP: Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocalypse

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-02-18, 11:06:08
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-02-18, 09:17:37
Sheer Heart Attack features Tenement Funster, Flick Of The Wrist and Lily Of The Valley and since I adore the covers of these songs 'some band' (:P) did on their last studio album I think I will start exploring this album first. Thanks Nick, and of course Funkster as well! :)

NP: Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocalypse

Tom

Plus Metallica covered Stone cold crazy !!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2011-02-18, 13:01:19
NP Cloudscape - Global Drama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2011-02-18, 15:05:42
NP Trouble over Bridgewater - Half Man Half Biscuit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-02-18, 18:42:43
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-02-18, 21:02:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-02-18, 09:17:37
I adore the covers of these songs 'some band' (:P) did on their last studio album

It's strange, as much as I love DT's original music, I avoid their covers, just like I avoid Transatlantic's.

In fact, overall, it's seldom that I get gripped by a cover.

One example would be Jeff Buckley's sublime cover of Leonard Cohen's Halleluja  :)

DT's covers are too close to the originals, and e.g. in their cover of Elton John's Funeral For A Friend, they don't get the piano and guitar passages entirely right, which annoys me, since I so much love Elton's original version, and I'v listened to it over and over. In fact (as I mentioned earlier in the Room), I even play it myself on the piano as my star turn, and I'v made a point of gettin every melodic note just right  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-02-19, 09:48:30
Knight Area - Rising Signs From The Shadows  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-19, 10:23:05
Played:

Poverty's No Crime:  Save My Soul

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kdYWPyLGBI

Nice, in style with Threshold  8)

Wiki: "Poverty's No Crime is a German progressive metal band founded in 1991 by Volker Walsemann, Marco Ahrens, Andreas Tegeler, Christian Scheele, and Marcello Maniscalco. Their first two albums, Symbiosis and The Autumn Years were released under their old record company, Noise Records. Their subsequent albums were released under the InsideOut record company. Their albums have received positive attention from the German magazine, Rock Hard."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty%27s_No_Crime


Time Symmetry: The Game

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kdYWPyLGBI

Also nice, tho not as catchy as Poverty  :)

From Sea of Tranquility:

"Time Symmetry: Fate in Grey

Time Symmetry has released a very impressive album in late 2005. Time Symmetry is a progressive-metal band, with no notable names from previous bands. Yet the singing of David Rubio is emotive, and recalls styles of James LaBrie (Dream Theater). The singing is definitely one of the highlights of this band. Overall, the band sounds similar to Symphony X, early Vanden Plas, and Time Machine.

Musically the band is very solid, especially for a first full length album release, and they sound like mature musicians. There is no blinding wizardry on guitar, nor keyboards, but not every progressive metal album needs shredding bliss either. To not sell them short, the musicians are talented, and at times show off some of their abilities. However, overall, the instruments are setup to support and enhance the mood of the song. Further, each song stands out on its own, and they have some distinct styles and moods."

- www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=4234


NP  Enslaved:  Ethica Odini

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddes3psWpg4&feature=related

Pantheon  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-19, 12:00:12
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-13, 09:10:08
A night at the opera by Blind Guardian

Hugely OTT like a mad mix of Queen and Helloween  8)

Gets me curious .....


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2011-02-18, 13:01:19
NP Cloudscape - Global Drama

And ? (Could you maybe use more than three words, Iggy ? )  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:41:23
Too bad, really too bad.

Agree, Mad  :'(

FW is by all means one of the greatest and most groundbreaking prog band  *horns*

They paved the way for DT and SyX  8)

Probably the main hindrance to their gaining popularity has been their moderation. Everything is very low-key, there are few real thrills in their music, and thrills seem to be what catches most people. Only few have the patience to get properly into demanding music and value all the fine details  :-\

However, I'm happy that you valued the concert  8)


Btw, interesting, from Wiki: "In January 2011, an announcement was made that Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos and former Fates Warning vocalist John Arch formed a band called Arch / Matheos. They started recording the drum tracks on January 12, 2011 and will continue to record into February. The three other musicians involved are Joey Vera on bass guitar, Bobby Jarzombek on drums, and Frank Aresti on additional lead guitar."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fates_Warning


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-02-13, 22:31:16
I just got home from a lovely day with the lady. We went to see the Queen-musical We Will Rock You and afterwards had a romantic dinner in a nice and cozy restaurant.

Was there a further "afterwards"  :D

Yeah, they'r also doing that musical in Cop. Would never see it  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-19, 13:20:14
NP  Zero Hour:  Dark Deceiver

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V_84e8gXE4

Great video  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-02-19, 14:02:52
Spock's Beard V accompanied me on the way to work this morning and the glorious Obsidian Conspiracy will be the bw the soundtrack to my return bus journey  *horns*   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-20, 11:16:32
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-02-17, 06:17:46
Brighton Rock

Yeah, Tom (and others), particularly listen to this groundbreaking song. It was my fave song for years, more than Bohemian Rhapsody, and I simply couldnt tire of it, the marvellous exploring guitar, the energy and grit. This was rock at its best at the time  *horns*

I think you guys will understand after some runs .....  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUKi3_QntE


NP  Scar Symmetry:  Orchestrate The Infinite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E0jE6NgtxY&feature=related

Oh my, what a pleasure, such a long time since I'v heard this great group, and what a fabulous song  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-20, 12:46:51
Nick , recommend my some Scar Symmetry as i like this one  *horns* 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-02-20, 12:56:18
After all the late metal mayhem, it's time for something uplifting.

np> Simple Minds - [New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982) #01] Someone, Somewhere in Summertime (4:38)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlKYbFWZ-o at least listen to the chorus... amazing. Those were the times...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-20, 13:38:44
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-20, 12:46:51
Nick, recommend me some Scar Symmetry, as i like this one  *horns*

Great you'r back to progmetal, Funky - grrrowl  *horns*

OK, here we go:

Morphogenesis     www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebSi4PDC34

Prism And Gate     www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCYUg_bqVq0

The Illusionist     www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX0p7Y3gND4

Slaves To The Subliminal     www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IjeqxwqKa0

Noumenon and Phenomenon     www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylTmVkmsuws

Enjoy  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-02-20, 20:36:57
Muse - The Resistance
Satellite - Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-02-20, 21:57:03
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-02-20, 12:56:18
After all the late metal mayhem, it's time for something uplifting.

np> Simple Minds - [New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982) #01] Someone, Somewhere in Summertime (4:38)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlKYbFWZ-o at least listen to the chorus... amazing. Those were the times...

I bow to you, my great ol' Pete! \m/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-02-21, 07:38:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-20, 13:38:44
Great you'r back to progmetal, Funky - grrrowl  *horns*

OK, here we go:

Morphogenesis     www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebSi4PDC34

Prism And Gate     www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCYUg_bqVq0

The Illusionist     www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX0p7Y3gND4

Slaves To The Subliminal     www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IjeqxwqKa0

Noumenon and Phenomenon     www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylTmVkmsuws

Enjoy  :)

Nicky.

Cheers Nick , any particular album(s) ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-02-21, 10:36:46
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-02-20, 12:56:18
After all the late metal mayhem, it's time for something uplifting.

np> Simple Minds - [New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982) #01]
Actually, I saw them on the New Gold Dream Tour : they were still playing small venues at the time but it was not going to last for long. This was in ... 1983. As you can see (thanks to the web), the tickets design was great with this Templar cross separating the two words of the band's name : http://www.sosimpleminded.com/index.php?page_id=16&action=description&band_id=3&concert_id=332

I saw them again three or four years ago at a festival : they played late at night and many people leaved the place way before the end of their set. It's not easy getting old when you are/were rock stars  :P

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Pt1
Sorry Pete, but despite the Simple Minds nostalgia, I am still in a (light) metal mode these last days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-02-21, 15:04:35
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2011-02-21, 10:36:46

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Pt1
Sorry Pete, but despite the Simple Minds nostalgia, I am still in a (light) metal mode these last days.

I recently discovered the Genius (http://www.geniusrockopera.com/)-trilogy by Daniele Trivianti.
I seriously like it more than Avantasia.

Worth to check I'd say.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-02-22, 11:56:17
You are seriously entitled to think so, Mad  :)

Thanks for the link, I'll check out. I have been (and still am) so thrilled by both parts of the Metal Opera that I doubt to get to the same conclusion than you but I promise to keep an open mind about it. And I know that we agree on the fact that the most important thing about music is the emotion that it gives us, no matter if it leads to different or opposite appreciations  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-02-23, 10:57:02
NP Angra - Temple of Shadows

Wow, the first listen is not finished yet and I am already very impressed by the musicianship and the compositions  :o I couldn't help to press the replay button for Sprouts of Time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-02-23, 16:02:27
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-02-21, 07:38:36
Cheers Nick , any particular album(s) ?

Just get'm all, Funky, Symmetric In Design (2005), Pitch Black Progress (2006), Holographic Universe (2008), Dark Matter Dimensions (2009), and you'l have enuff great music for a while. Scar Symmetry albums are stuck-on stuff  *horns* - aint that right, Tom and Jerry-Mad ?

Christian Älvestam sings on the first three albums. He's one of the finest metal singers around. After his departure, they got two singers to fill out his shoes,  Roberth Karlsson (growls and backing clean vocals) and Lars Palmqvist (clean vocals and backing growls).

I havent heard their latest album much, but it reminds me a lot of the earlier albums, and Roberth and Lars seem to do the job well  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-02-23, 10:57:02
Wow, the first listen is not finished yet and I am already very impressed by the musicianship and the composition  :o

Angra are not quite pantheon with me, but they'r definitely a great metal band  *horns*


I'm planning to play some Scar Symmetry this eve  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-02-23, 23:35:10
Pitch black progress by Scar Symmetry and also Brighton rock by Queen

Rifftastic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-24, 09:11:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-02-23, 16:02:27
Angra are not quite pantheon with me, but they'r definitely a great metal band  *horns*
I don't know about their other works but Temple of Shadows is clearly prog metal to my ears. In fact, it's maybe the closest thing to Dream Theater that I have heard so far, way more than Symphony X, for instance. Technically, the musicians seem really at the top of the game, way above the majority of the speed metal scene, especially the drummer and the guitar players. Tom and Nicky, since you play guitar, what do you think about that ?

By the way, Nick, do you know that two of your fave bands, SX and Nevermore, are touring together at the moment ? In fact, I think they will be close from my home in a few days.

NP Angra - Temple of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2011-02-24, 18:33:03
Porcupine Tree
Recordings
Track 4-Untitled
This album is really growing on me :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-02-24, 20:44:57
John Wetton - Battle Lines
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-02-25, 15:52:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-02-24, 09:11:47
I don't know about their other works but Temple of Shadows is clearly prog metal to my ears.

I otoh only know Rebirth properly. Excellent singing and musicianship, definitely top of the game, prog, OK yes, more proggish I'd say, not quite innovative enuff to be pantheon with me  :-\


Quote
In fact, it's maybe the closest thing to Dream Theater that I have heard so far

I actually didnt think of Dream Theater at all when I heard Rebirth. I consider that, tho Angra are excellent, there's still a looong way up to DT-league  ;)

I don't wanna paternalise you, Bups, but if you'd check up my prog pantheon, you'd find several progmetal bands that imo have more to offer than Angra, e.g.

Quote
SyX and Nevermore

who, I stress imo, are DT-league. Also, of course, Priest, Tool, Opeth, Haken, Queensrÿche, Keep of Kalessin, Scar Symmetry, Trivium, Radiance, and Anubis Gate. These are all top-league bands that I consider every progmetalhead should be familiar with  *horns*


Quote
By the way, Nick, do you know that two of your fave bands, SX and Nevermore, are touring together at the moment ?

In fact I didnt know it. Thanx for mentioning it, Bups  :)

My economy has been so strained that I havent kept up with the good concerts in the hood. But there are prospects of my getting a proper wage soon  :-X

Man, am I missing good rock concerts  :-*

It's of course great to have all this fine music on cd, YouTube, and at the library, but still, a concert with one of one's fave groups, that's somethin special, ainit, guys ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-02-25, 16:05:53
Earlier today I was playing Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

Then literally a few minutes after the album was finished I read this on their Facebook-page:

QuoteDear Friends,

We regret to inform you that Oceansize has split up.
An explanation for this occurrence is neither forthcoming or indeed necessary.
All that remains is to say THANK YOU for being there for us. It's been a very eventful and life-affirming 12 years.
We'll miss you.
There will be more music from each of us as soon as possible.

:(

I'm glad I managed to finally see them live a few months ago, it was a great performance full of energy that I will cherish.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-02-25, 17:23:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-02-25, 15:52:11
I otoh only know Rebirth properly. Excellent singing and musicianship, definitely top of the game, prog, OK yes, more proggish I'd say, not quite innovative enuff to be pantheon with me  :-\


I actually didnt think of Dream Theater at all when I heard Rebirth. I consider that, tho Angra are excellent, there's still a looong way up to DT-league  ;)

I don't wanna paternalise you, Bups, but if you'd check up my prog pantheon, you'd find several progmetal bands that imo have more to offer than Angra, e.g.
I don't want to paternalize you neither, Nicky ... but may I try a longer answer than I usually do ?  :)

We share the same tendency to the "hey, I have discovered a new band/album and it's the best thing I have ever heard, you guys should go and run listen to it" thing.

In my case, it's aggravated by the fact that every alleged great discovery leads me to explore a band's complete discography (which can be sometimes very rewarding (DT) and sometimes disappointing (Megadeth) but always rather expensive) and let you share  :P

And I admit that I can get rather frustrated when my enthusiasm doesn't meet other Roomies' or when I receive no answers -or paternalistic ones- to genuine questions. But it's part of the internet thing and I have very little to complain about this forum which is really a nice place with nice people who are entitled not to be interested in what I write or listen to.

So I usually live with it and get back in my cave. You are the only one that I sometimes "reprimand" since I find that you have the -bad in my book- habit to take definitive conclusions from incomplete knowledge.

Lately, I raved a lot about Avantasia, especially the Metal Opera Pts I and II which are the most exciting albums that I have heard in a looong time, which means that I can listen to them over and over with a large smile on my face and that they feed me with a very positive energy. But I won't pretend that those albums are everybody's taste and that they will necessarily please every Roomie.

In the case of Angra's Temple of Shadows, though, I beg the right not to get in my cave immediately.

When I said that it's the closest thing to DT that I have heard, I meant that from what I know from the prog metal scene, some songs (The Shadow Hunter, Waiting Silence ...) are, structures and quality wise, the ones that make me think the most of DT. Plus, I really do believe that both bands have incredibly talented musicians. And I would add that Angra's ToS has more variety than almost all DT albums.

So I won't say that Angra is better or equal to DT, since I only know this album of theirs for a few days (!), but I can confidently recommend Temple of Shadows to any DT fan and to anybody who has an opened mind about music.

Funnily enough coming from a speed metal labelled band, I would even say that this album should only disappoint speed metal fans since past the sixth track, there's only non speed prog (metal or not) to find.

So Nick, do me a favour for once : go on Youtube and listen carefully to Shadow Hunter and then come back to speak about it.  ;)

Sorry to have been so long but I needed it this time.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-02-25, 22:10:38
Sunchild ~ The Wrap

Sunchild, Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/sunchildrock)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-02-25, 22:47:52
Agents of Mercy ~ Dramarama
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-02-26, 01:21:44
Pallas ~ XXV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 09:33:44
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-02-25, 17:23:41
may I try a longer answer than I usually do ?  :)

:o


Quote
I find that you have the - bad in my book - habit to take definitive conclusions from incomplete knowledge.

:'(

Or maybe it's cuz I have the biggest mouth in the Room. The more you say, the more you'r bound to ruffle people  ;)

Iac if people get on my back cuz of some of my statements, then I usually go back and check up on things  :)


Quote
And I admit that I can get rather frustrated when my enthusiasm doesn't meet other Roomies' or when I receive no answers -or paternalistic ones- to genuine questions. But it's part of the internet thing and I have very little to complain about this forum which is really a nice place with nice people who are entitled not to be interested in what I write or listen to.

Yeah, I know that feeling, Bups, particularly the neglect. As you write, it's part of the internet thing, and we all have millions of things in our lives to attend to  :-\

Maybe we can all try a bit harder to share, thus also pay a bit more attention to other Roomies' pet groups and interests, even when they don't immediately grip us  ;)

I'v often wondered how it is that we all love Arena and DT, but as soon as we stray just a bit from these groups, we differ soooo much, e.g. I thought that any DT-fan would simply have to be enraptured by Priest's Nostradamus - and that's certainly not happened - and Bups sees a closeness between DT and Angra that I havent seen (yet).

And how can it be that I see such a closeness between Arena and Ten, while no other active Roomie has been gripped by this band, and Bups can be so excited about Avantasia, while Mad and I don't see anything special in'm ?

Tom has also introduced a series of bands to us that havent been shared  :-\

Guys, I consider this an interesting question, and I'd very much like to hear your opinion on it  :)


Quote
So Nick, do me a favour for once : go on Youtube and listen carefully to Shadow Hunter and then come back to speak about it.  ;)

I definitely will, particularly as I'm always pleading with you guys to test my stuff; and with Angra it's a pleasure, as I like this group a lot  :)

After

NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress  *horns*


Quote
sometimes disappointing (Megadeth)

Yeah, they'v been included in "The big four" together with Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, but I consider that the other groups, particularly Metallica, have a lot more to offer. And when you read Mustaine's cover notes, you don't exactly think "Man, this guy's ingenious"  :-\


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-02-26, 01:21:44
Today at 01:21:44  Pallas ~ XXV

Hey, who's that ghost ?  :o ;D

I have to get to bed by 11 these days, as I have to get up again at 5:30  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 09:59:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 09:33:44
NP  Scar Symmetry:  Pitch Black Progress  *horns*

Oh man, this is soooo good, I have to hear it once more  8)

Bups, I'l get around to Angra.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 11:51:34
Angra:  Shadow Hunter  (on repeat)

Great stuff, and more prog than I had assessed Angra to be  *horns*

I'l be doin do more Angra on YouTube now .....


Bups, I have a hunch that you have the same hangup as Cap and Teunis: You avoid growl. Well, that keeps you away from some great progmetal. More and more, the best progmetal groups are using the full spectrum of vocals, including growl and shout. Some have lotta growl, some occasional. Recently even our beloved low-key Threshold spiced up their Dead Reckoning with some growl (to the dismay of Teunis  ;D ).

Doin progmetal and avoiding growl is like wanting sex but insisting on keeping one's shorts on. I think that a Frenchie can understand this argument  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 17:45:32
JP  Angra:  Shadow Hunter  (seventh run)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ESt3FnJ7I

You'r right, Bups, this piece takes time to get properly into, and is then very rewarding  *horns*

So, now I got Angra's latest three albums on my SL  8)


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-02-25, 22:10:38
Sunchild ~ The Wrap

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-02-25, 22:47:52
Agents of Mercy ~ Dramarama

Got'm noted, Mad .....  8)


NP  Pallas:  Atlantis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGFR5A-36FE

What a wonderful piece  :)

I don't think that any Roomie will dispute that this is a great group  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-27, 08:54:38
NP  Angra  on  YouTube  8)

Thanx for gettin me onto'm again, Bups  :)

Formidable guitar playin too - Tom, Funky, Mad  ;)

E.g. Angels And Demons    www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4VVg6VyAyY&NR=1

I agree with you that Shadow Hunter is a special treat, Bups  :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-27, 09:31:55
JP  Kingdom Come:  Self-titled (album)

Retro Zep school, even a bit of Rush, but excellent retro  8)


KoK:  Kolossus

This is some of the absolute best stuff around, guys  ;) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2011-02-27, 15:33:59
Thanks for the answer and for checking songs of ToS, Nicky. I appreciate  ;)

Concerning the growls that you mentioned a few posts above, I can really like them sometimes. Threshold's Slipstream is a good exemple, DT's ANTR too (even with MP's voice  :)). But sometimes, I just find that they ruin the songs, like in some After Forever songs. And yes, I don't feel that I am ready for an entire album with only growled vocals yet.

NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-02-27, 18:38:35
JP  Dimmu Borgir:  In Sorte Diaboli

Awesome, simply awesome  *horns*

Musically one of the most exciting albums I'v stumbled across this past year, only to be matched by KoK's Reptilian and Kolossus  8)

There's so much going on all the time. I'm not bored one moment during this album.

Two of my fave musicians are in the mix: ICS Vortex on vocals and bass, and Hellhammer on drums - whew !

Philosophically tho I have my doubts. In the cover notes, there's a story about a man who turns from Christianity to Satanism - hm. The lyrics leave me in further doubt. This is going too far for me. Therefore I can't add Dimmu Borgir to my pantheon presently  :-\

With KoK it's different. Their lyrics appear pagan to me, more about breaking with anachronistic power structures, and transcending personal limits, which can coexist with a Christian sensibility  :)

But I'm not making any conclusive judgements. I'l get the album, and let's see .....


NP  Emperor:  Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk

Formidable too  *horns*

Requires a lotta listens to settle in, sounds rather chaotic at first, but then: mmmmmm  :)

Lyrically I would say the same as for KoK, so they'r acceptable to me.

Ihsahn is the protagonist here, and he, Emperor, and Peccatum --> my prog pantheon  8)


I'm now convinced that Norwegian metal is the most exciting rock scene these years  8)

There's KoK, Arcturus, Emperor, Enslaved, Circus Maximus, Ihsahn - all formidable groups  *horns*

Anyone willing to join me in this adventure  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-27, 20:30:49
There have been some interesting thoughts/comments recently and here is my take on things -

1. We are all here because we share an appreciation of Arena but beyond that we all have our personal like/dislikes. This is great because we can share artists we like eg Scar Symmetry who i am listening to at the moment and Angra , who Nicky was not a fan of until recently. Not everyone will like everything we recommend which is fine and it is not a personal snub just personal taste.

2. Re Dimmu Borgir - Nicky i know exactly what you mean. The music is symphonic and interesting but lyrically i am just not so sure. That whole anti christian thing is not for me.

3. Scar Symmetry - Getting better with every listen  :D More melodic than i expected and a mighty fine band. Thank you for the recommendation (see point 1 above  ;)

4. Keep of kelassan - Not really my bag at the moment (also see 1 above  ;D) but i will not give up yet.

5. Growling vocals - My first experience was Opeth and they are an acquired taste for sure. Personally i find the bands that mix growls and clean vocals to be a lot more interesting because of the difference and effect that the 2 styles have eg Opeth , Enslaved , Scar Symmetry.

Back on topic at last  ;)

Adele - 21
Scar Symmetry -  Pitch black progress       
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-02-28, 12:04:01
Friction by Dark Tranquility -  nice mix of vocals , metal and a few keyboard pieces.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-02-28, 17:08:17
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-02-27, 20:30:49
Angra , who Nicky was not a fan of until recently.

Actually I liked Rebirth a lot. It just didnt seem quite pantheon to me  :-\

It seems that Angra has gotten even better after that album .....


Quote
That whole anti-Christian thing is not for me.

Pity, cuz the music on In Sorte Diaboli is tremendous  *horns*


Quote
kelassan

Gratz, Funky, ya managed to get all the vowels wrong. Their name is Keep of Kalessin  :P


Quote
I will not give up yet

Not for pu*s  ;)


Quote
Thank you for the recommendation

My pleasure  :)


NP  Dimmu Borgir:  The Serpentine Offering  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAmMcBQavKE

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-02-28, 17:36:23
NP: Evergrey - Glorious Collision *horns*

Glorious it is indeed, a true return to form for Evergrey. I don't think it's as good as The Inner Circle, but that is an album that just can't be beaten, no matter how hard they try.

Listen to the opening track of the album 'Leave It Behind Us' here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp1ys35Q3Ls

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-03-01, 09:43:46
A bit of Fen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEWj-bnVjNo

Poor production  :-X but a fine song , bit of black metal meets post rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-03-02, 07:19:21
Last week was Oceansize's swansong, this week it's Frost*'s... :( :'(

http://www.frost-music.co.uk/frosties/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2563
 
QuoteHello all,

There's not really an easy way to say this, so I'll just say it. I've decided to suspend the Frost project with immediate effect. If this were somebody else's band, I'd just say I was leaving, it would be so much easier, but it's not so easy when you've created the band in the first place...

The reasons are many - I don't feel comfortable any longer in the role of singer/front man/keyboard player/principle songwriter/principle cheque writer. Truth be told, I never have. It's all got a bit out of hand from the gently self-mocking studio project I started for fun in a shed in East Sussex in May 2004 when I was young and happy and it was always sunny.

More than that though, trying to juggle two full time careers as I have over the last 7 years has been a tough ask and has ultimately become a price to high to pay in certain areas of my life. One of which is my health. I've been to a very dark place over the last 8 days and ended up in a pretty bad way. Although I'm now emerging out the other side (a stone lighter into the bargain), I have realised that I have some serious issues I must address. I'm no longer young, I'm no longer happy and the sun is no longer shining.

These issues have made me realise that life is sometimes about doing what you must do when the time comes regardless of what other people might want or expect of you. Some things are bigger than music or bands, expectation or disappointment. Figuratively speaking, I've now been given a yellow card and my priority now is to get myself back together before I get sent off for good.

So what now?

Nothing. I'm going to go to ground for a bit. Be private. Grow some veg. Get well.

And reflect. It's been an amazing journey full of brilliant moments. Too many to list, I'm sorry it's stopped like this, so abruptly, but I've been at my wits end lately and I'm no use to anybody in an urn.

I hope you'll understand. Thank you for being brilliant.

Jem.

NP: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-03-02, 07:26:02
Honestly, I have never been very fond of Frost*'s music but I have to reckognize that Jem is really at ease with words and has a gift for the formulas. Maybe it should write novels ?

NP Angra - Holy Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-03-02, 10:26:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-02-26, 09:33:44
Yeah, I know that feeling, Bups, particularly the neglect. As you write, it's part of the internet thing, and we all have millions of things in our lives to attend to  :-\

Maybe we can all try a bit harder to share, thus also pay a bit more attention to other Roomies' pet groups and interests, even when they don't immediately grip us  ;)

I'v often wondered how it is that we all love Arena and DT, but as soon as we stray just a bit from these groups, we differ soooo much, e.g. I thought that any DT-fan would simply have to be enraptured by Priest's Nostradamus - and that's certainly not happened - and Bups sees a closeness between DT and Angra that I havent seen (yet).

And how can it be that I see such a closeness between Arena and Ten, while no other active Roomie has been gripped by this band, and Bups can be so excited about Avantasia, while Mad and I don't see anything special in'm ?

Tom has also introduced a series of bands to us that havent been shared  :-\

Guys, I consider this an interesting question, and I'd very much like to hear your opinion on it  :)
Here's my view on things:

The number of frequent posters has been decreasing for some time now and although the biggest reason for that probably is the lack of activity in Arena, I also believe that it is due to the 'absence of communication' around here. I don't mean this as an offence to anyone – I really don't – but I often see posts in the Now Playing Thread where people only mention what they're listening to or what they've been listening to, and that's it. I would be very interested to learn what you think is so good (or bad ;)) about the songs/albums you're listening to. Of course I also 'forget' this occasionally and I think this may have something to do with that feeling of neglect that was mentioned before. Because of this feeling that I'm sure we've all experienced before I believe people get hesitant to write something: "It doesn't matter if I expand on something, people won't react anyway."

The same often applies when someone makes an effort to post about a band he/she believes could be appreciated in the Room. This mostly includes links to Youtube-vids or MySpace-pages to make it easier to check out, but even then it happens that no one finds it necessary to even comment.

I'm also guilty in this department – to an extent we all are – so we should try to make things better together. Of course we all have a busy life in the real world but I think that we need to try to interact more in order for this (still very nice) place to 'come alive' again. Oh, and a new Arena-album would help too! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-03-02, 10:35:01
OK Tom, thanks for the reply  :)

So now maybe you can tell me about Moon Safari since I asked you the question on this thread a few days ago ?  ;)

NP I won't mention anything since I'm afraid it will be Angra for a few days and I will spare you the superlatives. So Nothing to say  ;D  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-03-02, 11:00:54
Now listening to -

Ryan Adams - Cold roses
Jesse Malin - Glitter in the gutter

Similar in that they are singers/songwriters with a bit of a rock n roll/country mix and i love them both.

I needed a break form the Scar symmetry/Dark Tranquility i had been listening to recently and this fits the bill perfectly. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-02, 14:52:40
Tom, thanx for your comments. You express what I too feel - and well formulated in English  :)

Bups, I'd like to recommend Anubis Gate to you, think you'l like'm. When you need somethin new, consider searching up the YouTube links I posted earlier in the Room  ;)

These days I'm listening mainly to Emperor. I found several of their albums at the library (still strained economy here), and it's all  *horns*

As I mentioned earlier, it sounds rather chaotic at first, but after some listens: mmmmmm  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-03-02, 20:34:26
Neal Morse ~ The Wind and the Rain

From Neal's second solo album, It's Not Too Late.
A lot of people tend to forget that Neal made two solo albums, prior to his deparure from Spock's Beard.
This album is more a non-proggy album, more poppy but not too much.
Just like the Beard albums, there is a religious background on this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-03-04, 23:44:21
Jolly ~ The Audio Guide to Happiness Disc One.

Sometimes they sound like Alice in Chains, sometimes they sound like The Tea Party, sometimes they sound like Karnivool....

This is a very good album indeed!!!

http://www.myspace.com/jollyband (http://www.myspace.com/jollyband)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-03-05, 00:14:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-03-02, 10:26:37
Here's my view on things:

The number of frequent posters has been decreasing for some time now and although the biggest reason for that probably is the lack of activity in Arena, I also believe that it is due to the 'absence of communication' around here. I don't mean this as an offence to anyone – I really don't – but I often see posts in the Now Playing Thread where people only mention what they're listening to or what they've been listening to, and that's it. I would be very interested to learn what you think is so good (or bad ;)) about the songs/albums you're listening to. Of course I also 'forget' this occasionally and I think this may have something to do with that feeling of neglect that was mentioned before. Because of this feeling that I'm sure we've all experienced before I believe people get hesitant to write something: "It doesn't matter if I expand on something, people won't react anyway."

The same often applies when someone makes an effort to post about a band he/she believes could be appreciated in the Room. This mostly includes links to Youtube-vids or MySpace-pages to make it easier to check out, but even then it happens that no one finds it necessary to even comment.

I'm also guilty in this department – to an extent we all are – so we should try to make things better together. Of course we all have a busy life in the real world but I think that we need to try to interact more in order for this (still very nice) place to 'come alive' again. Oh, and a new Arena-album would help too! ;D

Tom

Interesting view.

It has indeed became rather quite around here, and that's a shame!
The Room was a crowded room but certainly a vivid one.
Many came, posted a few things and then disappeared again while a few die-hards had the tendency to be more inside the Room than anywhere else, or so it seemed. ;)
And then there were those
There's so much going on in my life that lately I must confess that I tend to lurk more than actually be more active in here and that's a shame.
The visits to the Room were always a routine, a way to escape the hectic days but now the hectic days has caught up with me or in other words: became more hectic.
That's more on a personal subject. There are some problems we have in our little family that need our attention right now.

I do find it useful to read about all those bands that I don't know, see youtube vids and listen to bits and pieces but, guilty as charged, I too seldom react to them.
Nicky shared some youtube links on both Ten and Queen and though I responded a couple of times to the latter I still haven't reacted to the Ten links.  :-[ :-[ :-[
If it makes you feel any better, listened to a few tracks of the new Ten album and ordered the Twilight Chronicles, but haven't received it yet. ;)

But I'm sure that the Room will be an interesnting place again once the new Arena albums is released!
And then the Caamora musical pt II.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-05, 12:26:48
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-03-04, 23:44:21
Jolly ~ The Audio Guide to Happiness Disc One.

Sometimes they sound like Alice in Chains, sometimes they sound like The Tea Party, sometimes they sound like Karnivool....

.....

You were baitin me on purpose, Mad


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-03-05, 00:14:37
And then the Caamora musical pt II.   *horns*

8)

"Musical"  :o

You were provokin me on purpose, Mad


Quote
I still haven't reacted to the Ten links.  :-[ :-[ :-[

;)


Quote
If it makes you feel any better, listened to a few tracks of the new Ten album and ordered the Twilight Chronicles, but haven't received it yet. ;)

ooooo, I feel sooooo goooood  :-*


JP  PT:  On the Sunday of Life...

Has the best of SW's early stuff, some of it started in his school days. Wasnt intended to be released as an official cd, but fortunately there were nuff fans who pressed Steve. Nice little pearl  8)

Not really a group effort, mainly Steve "with a little help from his friends," long before Gavin, Richard, and Colin got into the mix  :)


NP  Dimmu Borgir:  Abrahadabra

This could be characterised as "forbidden fruit" re me (don't tell the other Roomies that I'm listenin to it)  ;D

Wikipedia: "'Abrahadabra', loosely translated as 'I will create as I speak', was created by author Aleister Crowley in his work, Liber AL vel Legis, or The Book of the Law."

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahadabra_(album)

About as baaad as it gets  :-X

But the music  *horns*

Musically DB are one of the most groundbreaking bands around  ;)

E.g.   Born Treacherous    www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQeZ93A9Q18&NR=1

&    Gateways    www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzzbYp7NtY    with a tremendous video

Man, is that stuff good, as "forbidden" as it gets  ;)

Guys, listen to this, and tell me what you think about it, your honest opinion, it would interest me. DB are a highly controversial group that observant proggies are talkin more and more about .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-03-06, 21:39:48
Spock's Beard ~ Octane Spec. Edition.

Man, besides Surfing Down the Avalance, The Flash Before my Eyes suite is sooooo good!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-03-07, 07:37:16
I am with you here for both songs Mad, A Flash ... is great and Surfing ... is really unpleasant even if the lyrics serve the story. By chance, it's followed by She's Everything and its gilmouresque guitar solo  *horns*

I haven't played the album for a long time but I don't remember anything significant on the bonus CD  ::)

NP Angra - Rebirth

In one week, those guys went from just a name to my favorite prog metal band, no less  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-03-07, 12:05:33
Elbow - Build a rocket boys

Seems more Leaders of the free world than Seldom seen kid which is fine by me  :D

Then moving onto The Promise by Springsteen   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-09, 16:56:19
NP  Ihsahn:  After

Ingenious  *horns*

E.g.   Austere   www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30rEdUA0-4&NR=1

Surprisingly melodic for this guy  8)

Waitin for you guys to get to Norwegian dark metal .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2011-03-09, 18:51:39
Hey guys. Good to be back. Glass Hammer One is cool if u like old synths. It is the 1st recording by Babb/Schendel before they were really Glass Hammer. All instrumental with 2 keyboards and a drum machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-03-11, 12:28:21
Hi guys, I was too busy with real life to post in the Room for the last week and a half. My girlfriend's dad went to hospital to undergo surgery on his hip and since he's living on his own I took care of him together with my girl once he got the doctors' clearance to go home. So that's where al my spare time went lately.

But let's move on! :)

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-03-02, 10:35:01
OK Tom, thanks for the reply  :)

So now maybe you can tell me about Moon Safari since I asked you the question on this thread a few days ago ?  ;)

Right, Moon Safari. Basically they could be described as keyboard-driven prog-light with some pop-influences and beautiful layered vocals and harmonies. Their new album Lover's End is perfect for a nice evening in the Spring with a glass of good wine. The music isn't dark at all which is a nice change of pace from what I mostly listen to. It's a very pleasant album, highly recommended! :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-02, 14:52:40
Tom, thanx for your comments. You express what I too feel - and well formulated in English  :)

Thanks! It's nice to get such a compliment from a native English speaker. :)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-03-05, 00:14:37

There's so much going on in my life that lately I must confess that I tend to lurk more than actually be more active in here and that's a shame.
The visits to the Room were always a routine, a way to escape the hectic days but now the hectic days has caught up with me or in other words: became more hectic.
That's more on a personal subject. There are some problems we have in our little family that need our attention right now.

I hope these problems aren't too serious and wish you the best of luck in coping with them!

QuoteBut I'm sure that the Room will be an interesnting place again once the new Arena albums is released!
And then the Caamora musical pt II.   *horns*

I'm not really a fan of the Caarmora project but I share your wiew regarding the impact the new Arena album will have on the number of active users here in the Room!

Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-03-07, 12:05:33
Elbow - Build a rocket boys 

Yeah it's great isn't it? Lippy Kids is such a beautiful song, it's really moving. Just like the rest of the album by the way. Another high quality record by the mighty Elbow! 8)

NP: Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-03-12, 01:23:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-03-11, 12:28:21
Hi guys, I was too busy with real life to post in the Room for the last week and a half. My girlfriend's dad went to hospital to undergo surgery on his hip and since he's living on his own I took care of him together with my girl once he got the doctors' clearance to go home. So that's where al my spare time went lately.

Hope your dad's okay now.
Surgery on a hip is a difficult procedure and demands lots of rest.
By coincidence, a colleague of mine (only 23, mind you) had to went through one herself about two months ago and she still hasn't come back to work.

QuoteI hope these problems aren't too serious and wish you the best of luck in coping with them!

Thanks, I'm sure we will do fine with it.
My daughter has some behavior problems, finds it hard to express her feelings and emotions.
After some tests the child psychiatrist even believes that my daughter might have either ADD (a different form of ADHD) or even have a form of autism.
Needless to say that this worries us. In about a week we will get the results.
Hopefully it will clear things up and we hear how to handle it.

np> Beyond Twilight ~ The Devil's Hall of Fame

If anyone of you is into metal (the proggy kind) and like the vocals of Jorn Lande then pay attention.
Because this album is really really good!!!  *horns*
It's also the only Beyond Twilight album that has Jorn on vox.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-12, 11:13:41
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-03-12, 01:23:52
Hopefully it will clear things up, and we'll figure out how to handle it.

:)


Quote
np> Beyond Twilight ~ The Devil's Hall of Fame

Danish group  :)


NP  www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOAkEfi124  ;)  *horns*

Great piece, gotta hear more of'm. Thanx Mad  :)

I can hear Tea Party, but not AIC, maybe in other pieces by Jolly. Even some Radiance - seems like there's some vogue in those lively and skewed bass runs  8)

Found their homesite:  www.jollyband.com/news.html

& a good review of The Audio Guide:  www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=384551


These days I'm listening mainly to Emperor. Awesome stuff  *horns*

More like KoK than DB and Arcturus, but while KoK are very melodic and harmonic (and I love that), Emperor are more avantgarde  8)

Of course, all these four groups are o'er the top in each their way  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-12, 12:32:29
NP  Love:  Alone Again Or

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yVBMUXr4xo

A wonderful classic from 1967, the year of l/Love  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-12, 18:50:20
NP  Jolly:  The Pattern  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOAkEfi124

What a discovery, real stuck-on, got it on my classic list now (the first 2011 classic song)  *horns*

And got their two albums, Forty Six Minutes, Twelve Seconds of Music (2009), and The Audio Guide to Happiness (Pt. 1) (2011), on my SL  :)

How can such great music be sooo under the radar  :o

I even think that this one could become a Room classic  ;)  no growl - promise

Thanx again, you Mad Monster  :-*


Interesting editorial review on Amazon:

"JOLLY is the summation of four minds set out to revolutionize the art of sound. Under the guise of rock music, JOLLY has devised a therapeutic auditory experience scientifically designed to bring the brain to a state of pure happiness. By combining sophisticated arrangements, ambient textures, aggressive dynamics, and infectious melodies with binaural brain wave technology, a new medium is born.

JOLLY's latest release, The Audio Guide to Happiness (Part 1), is a self-reflective sonic journey scientifically tailored to guide the listener through the strata of his/her own emotional make-up. The listener is subjected to musical mood dynamics and key lyrical triggers while the brain is fed corresponding binaural tones. These tones are carefully and deliberately interwoven within the music to support all appropriate peaks and valleys throughout the experience."

- www.amazon.com/Audio-Guide-Happiness-Pt/dp/B004KQK8CK/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1299952050&sr=1-3


Another great song by Jolly:  Red Sky Locomotive   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl1u1bPG5Bo&NR=1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-03-12, 20:17:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-12, 18:50:20
NP  Jolly:  The Pattern  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOAkEfi124

One word: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *horns* I'll definitely check this out, thanks guys!

I also discovered a new band (project) just minutes ago. It's called For All We Know. Here's some info:

Quote
For All We Know is a project by Within Temptation guitarist Ruud Jolie. He has recorded a lot of songs and albums with other artists, but the urge to write and record his own material has always been present.

So for the last 4 years he has been working on this music both when he was on the road with various bands (Within Temptation, Agua de Annique, Damian Wilson Band, Maiden uniteD, etc) and in his own studio. He considers himself very fortunate to be able to work with some of the greatest musicians and people imaginable on this project.

The album For All We Know, written and produced by Ruud himself, contains 12 original songs that range from very atmospheric and dreamily acoustic to heavy and pounding progressive metal tracks.

Sounds pretty interesting, doesn't it?

Anyway, here you can have a listen to a preview here: http://vimeo.com/20167294

The album will be released on April 25th.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 10:08:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-03-12, 20:17:57
One word: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *horns*

Right, I don't yet know about all the intellectual stuff, but The Pattern is definitely a rock classic, smack in yer face  *horns*

Already found some other great pieces by Jolly  8)

Here's their MySpace:  www.myspace.com/jollyband

I havent heard about any of the guys in the band, but they'r under InsideOut, so they must have good credentials  :)


Tom, I now have For All We Know on my "Groups to check out" (also in my LP). Got some others before'm. I'l return .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2011-03-13, 10:21:24
Hey Mad, I do sincerely hope that everything will get alrigth for your daughter.

It's good to have news from Aswas and PH too, even a half-drunk PH  ;D

Tom, thanks for the info on Moon Safari (not much to find on the web) and Nick, thanks for the tips on Anubis Gate and Beyond Twilight, both very interesting. Two bands I should get into, along with Circus Maximus.

NP I won't tell ... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 10:31:06
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2011-03-13, 10:21:24
Two bands I should get into, along with Circus Maximus.

Beyond Twilight havent really gripped me (yet), tho I should return to'm soon  :-\

Anubis Gate and Circus Maximus are definitely pantheon with me  *horns*


Quote
NP I won't tell ... :)

Maybe ya need some Angra management, Bups  ;D


Quote
even a half-drunk PH

Paxi  ::) ;D


NP  I'l tell:  Jolly:  Downstream

I usually go for heavier music these days  :P  but this stuff gets under yer jolly skin  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:23:12
Wow, you guys are amazing. I leave you alone for a few days, and what do you do is start discussing about the very basics of life, love and the other thing....

Here's my 2c on the issue of what this forum is and what it's not.

First of all, the forum itself was created due to the fact that I was very unhappy about the (yahoo?) ARENA mailing list that existed earlier. A mailing list has no structure at all, and I found it was not a good platform for a band to exist on the net, which started to take forms of "web 2.0" with everybody contributing and stuff. So I talked about that to Clive and the other band guys when I met them at gigs. They were all rather happy that someone would take it in their hands and do ... well: something. Clive and the guys also were okay with this place being the "official ARENA forum", and so I went and did this.

I had already seen a few bands' forum places and sectioned this place into meaningful areas, one of those now being the most vital (as in "survival" as well as in "filled with life") sections, the "now playing" thread.

On of the things that never really came to life for me was the participation of ARENA members. Clive's posts can be counted with a few hands, and I basically have forgotten if anyone of the others has ever come here to post. ARENA and the fans don't seem to be central parts of their lives, certainly due to their other liabilities.

So, what was left was to have the hope that the gathering of a few dudes who have at least their liking for ARENA albums in common, would lead to a fertile exchange of musical tastes, recommendations and even good discussions. (although I find "taste" is not a matter of discussion, actually.) This we find in this "now playing" thread, the Listening Profiles, the yearly returning "best albums of last year" thread, and so on. We are a bunch of good guys, and exchanging tastes is exactly what we do here, so this part of the concept seems to work, although it has a major turn down, that is: who would ever come here and enrich the discussions if he's not an ARENA fan?

This forum doesn't grow, and my own commitment has subsided, as you may have noticed. I am an album listener, I hate to have music playing "in the background", I like to sit down, take my time and get comfortable with the music. I can't do that very often lately, and therefor music has mostly left my life.

And so it turns out that we have a carousel of say max 10 active people here, (don't know about the silent readers), and we carry every new (and old) piece of music we get to know in here to post, and sometimes we're sad that noone seems to take notice.

My opinion on this: that's okay. We're all grown up. From time to time I read through the new posts and listen to the new recoms if they are available on myspace or youtube. If I find them interesting, I will repost, like I will do in a minute about the Angra track I just listened to :)

Let's keep this alive, it's a good thing, and maybe over time the word will spread... maybe more if the new ARENA release is as much a release as we expect it to be ;)

Sorry for the wall of text :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:24:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ESt3FnJ7I

Angra - Shadow Hunter

Great stuff... will try to get more of it. The latin touch is very nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:34:53
Fen - Colossal Voids

eh... noise? growl? not my thingie.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:39:43
Ihsahn - Austere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30rEdUA0-4&NR=1

Errr... more growl, suicidal moods here... can people please put a "contains growls" below their posts... what a waste (for me :P )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:43:25
Don't you know where to find the "edit button"? Tsk tsk tsk... ;)

Was listening to some Spock's Beard lately.
At the moment: nothing really.


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:48:17
Jolly - The Pattern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOAkEfi124

---- Wow, amazing. This might be one of the things I've been waiting for, quite a while now.
Interesting video, btw.

P.S.: what should I edit, Paco?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 18:02:52
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:23:12
Wow, you guys are amazing. I leave you alone for a few days, and what you do is start discussing about the very basics of life, love and the other thing....

Thanx, Cap ... altho I - really - don't know what you mean by "the other thing"  ???


Quote
hate to have music playing "in the background"

Depends  ;)


Quote
Sorry for the wall of text

Not at all, Cap  :)

This is the first time that I'm informed about the background of the Room, and as I'v spent quite some time here  :P  your report was very interesting to me  8)

And with all these hours here, I hardly need to state that I'm sure happy that you established the Room - and you did a great job of it, megakudos  *horns*


Quote
that's okay

... with me too. I'v of course on several occasions attempted to whip up some more action here, without much success, but since I now have increased the number of forums where I share music (YouTube, MySpace, Amazon, Metal Sucks, Facebook, and some others), I'm OK with whatever activity there is in the Room. Mainly I get good tips (like Jolly), report stuff that I expect Roomies would find interesting (like Jolly), sometimes inform on my special interests (like Norwegian dark metal), and respond to posts that I find interesting (like yours, Cap)  :)


NP  For All We Know:  Trailer 2  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJRv0F1e5ys&feature=related

Now the problem with trailers is that, altho you can get an impression of the styles covered, ya can't really get into the individual pieces properly  :-\

This trailer and the 1-minute teaser is the only material I'v been able to find on the net, so Tom, if you can post some good links, it would be appreciated  ;)

Teaser  www.youtube.com/watch?v=79gXbxx-o7E&feature=related

However, the comparisons with Ayreon seem to be valid, and as I'm no big Ayreon fan, I probably won't pursue FAWK much  :-\


Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:39:43
Ihsahn - Austere

Errr... more growl, suicidal moods here... can people please put a "contains growls" below their posts... what a waste (for me :P )

Ihsahn and Emperor (Ihsahn main person here) are probably as remote from you, Cap, as love is from Gaddafi  ;)

"Suicidal moods"  :P

Grrrowl  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 18:26:57
NP  Ratt:  Eat Me Up Alive  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebCvQHXQs0Q

Like Priest, which is no problem to me  :)

You can join in on this one, Cap  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 19:51:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 18:26:57
NP  Ratt:  Eat Me Up Alive  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebCvQHXQs0Q

Like Priest, which is no problem to me  :)

You can join in on this one, Cap  ;)

Nicky.

lawl, old dude metal pop :) very entertaining... but not more appeal to me than a David Hasselhoff tape. Oh wait, those guitar solos... ah nay.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-03-13, 20:08:01
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2011-03-13, 10:21:24
Hey Mad, I do sincerely hope that everything will get alrigth for your daughter.

Thanks, Bupie!  :)

This Thursday we'll get the first results, a bit nervous about it.

Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:23:12
Wow, you guys are amazing. I leave you alone for a few days, and what do you do is start discussing about the very basics of life, love and the other thing....

Here's my 2c on the issue of what this forum is and what it's not.

First of all, the forum itself was created due to the fact that I was very unhappy about the (yahoo?) ARENA mailing list that existed earlier. A mailing list has no structure at all, and I found it was not a good platform for a band to exist on the net, which started to take forms of "web 2.0" with everybody contributing and stuff. So I talked about that to Clive and the other band guys when I met them at gigs. They were all rather happy that someone would take it in their hands and do ... well: something. Clive and the guys also were okay with this place being the "official ARENA forum", and so I went and did this.

Wow, never really knew this.
I thought the forum was basically the idea of Arena, not of 'just an innocent bystander'. ;)


QuoteOn of the things that never really came to life for me was the participation of ARENA members. Clive's posts can be counted with a few hands, and I basically have forgotten if anyone of the others has ever come here to post. ARENA and the fans don't seem to be central parts of their lives, certainly due to their other liabilities.

That surprised me as well.
Clive came into the Room from time to time, and also Mick but his contributions were scarce to say the least.
Oh and JJII, but then he already wasn't a full member of Arena anymore.

Quote(although I find "taste" is not a matter of discussion, actually.)

Amen to that.
Music is a personal issue. What you think is good, can be a totally disaster for others and visa versa.
This shouldn't be an issue at all.

Quotewho would ever come here and enrich the discussions if he's not an ARENA fan?

Good question.
I think that if anyone lurks in here and read the topics if anything he or she would presumably be confused.
We tend to discuss more about other bands, lately more metal, then Arena itself.

Quote...and my own commitment has subsided, as you may have noticed. I am an album listener, I hate to have music playing "in the background", I like to sit down, take my time and get comfortable with the music. I can't do that very often lately, and therefor music has mostly left my life.

Busy life, it seems.
A shame, though understandable.
Even I have to search for time to listen to music.
When I'm don't have to work in the evening, I usually make time to listen to music and lately also in the weekend.
My kids have to get used to my taste. ;)
I'm with you when it comes to music.
Of course there is music that is best heard in the background but prog however, is a different story.
In my humble opinion, prog or metal for that matter isn't suitable as just some background 'noise'.
Prog has a lot of concept albums for instance. I personally want to listen to the whole album in one piece, and not now part one, and tomorrow if I can find the time part II.

Quote
Sorry for the wall of text :P

And then to think that it's totally off topic.  :P

Well, a bit maybe. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-13, 18:02:52
Thanx, Cap ... altho I - really - don't know what you mean by "the other thing"  ???

Wild guess but.. religion?  :-[

QuoteThis is the first time that I'm informed about the background of the Room, and as I'v spent quite some time here  :P  your report was very interesting to me  8)

As it was for me. 8)

NP> Riverside ~ ADHD


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-03-13, 20:41:17
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-03-13, 17:48:17P.S.: what should I edit, Paco?

Your quadruple post, you old spammer. :P ;)

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-03-13, 20:08:01
Clive came into the Room from time to time, and also Mick but his contributions were scarce to say the least.
Oh and JJII, but then he already wasn't a full member of Arena anymore.

Nah, that wasn't JJII, it was JJ1, and he did 15 posts here.



I can see that Jolly has come to the Roomies' ears too. Amazing band!

Was listening to Neal Morse's ? (isn't it one of the most perfect Prog albums of all time?), but it just finished.
Gotta put another record on. ('cos I know I like it.)


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-03-14, 18:25:54
NP: Various Artists - God Of War: Blood & Metal

*horns*

Certainly no music for people who can't stand growling vocals. Lucky for me I can... ;D

This EP was released last year to support the game God Of War III. It contains some pretty good songs by bands like Killswitch Engage, Trivium (with a chorus that won't leave your head for days!), DT and Mutiny Within. I think some of my Room-mates (hehe) will find this EP interesting.

Here's the video for the Trivium-song (Shattering The Skies Above): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoUf1bbMTa8

And here's a link to Raw Dog by DT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELkXUQkm-sI

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-03-15, 01:24:00
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-03-13, 20:41:17

Nah, that wasn't JJII, it was JJ1, and he did 15 posts here.


You're right, my bad. ;)

NP> nothing.

Will go to bed in a bit.
If I can pull myself from the telly, watching the news about the devastating earthquake and its aftermath.

Murhpy's Law in optima forma.
Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong.  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-03-15, 10:49:40
Katatonia ~ Night is the New Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-03-15, 17:44:25
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-03-14, 18:25:54
Trivium (with a chorus that won't leave your head for days!)

At last a Roomie to realise the genius of Trivium  *horns*

One down, several to go  ;)

I otoh have to do Mutiny Within. Just after:

NP  Haken:  Streams  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

Some tremendous growl, earlier in the Room I wrote that it sounded like an archangel speaking to mankind  8)

Great that we can share Haken in the Room  :)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-03-13, 20:41:17
I can see that Jolly has come to the Roomies' ears too. Amazing band!

*horns*


Quote
Nah, that wasn't JJII, it was JJ1, and he did 15 posts here.

That flummoxed me too ... but then I thought:  Yeah, good old Mad  :)


Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-03-15, 10:49:40
Katatonia ~ Night is the New Day

A few years ago I bought some albums by Katatonia. Nice stuff, but rather monotonous. What's this album like, guys ?  ;)


NP  Mutiny Within:  Falling Forever  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWJSEomKsZ0

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-03-15, 19:20:46
At the moment: Nothing. Too busy, so music would be a bit distracting... :(

But I listened to TransAtlantic's "The Whirlwind" again today.
Can't believe it's already been one and a half year ago since its release!
I think it's truly a masterpiece.

I even updated my avatar text and signature for it. :P ;)


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-03-16, 15:56:08
Was listening to Neal Morse's "Lifeline" album.
The title song is good, but I think it's the worst album opener since "Testimony".
And where "Testimony"'s first song helps setting the mood for the rest of the album, "Lifeline" here seems like an attempt to recreate ideas and formulas from earlier albums.
It certainly isn't a bad song and some of the lyrics really resonate with me ("Once upon another time He made my mind a different color"), but Neal can do better (which he proves with TransAtlantic's "The Wirlwind" and hopefully "Testimony 2").

Then two nice and perhaps even beautiful ballads follow ("The Way Home" and "God's Love"), with an awful and really silly song in between. Some think "Leviathan" is the best of the album, but I think it's not really that great. It starts cool though, with an almost King Crimson like chaos.

"Children Of The Chosen" is far below level when your name is Neal Morse. Even lyrically it lacks depth. Can't help it...

Then comes "So Many Roads". The problem with big songs like this, is not their lenght per se, but their inconsistence. There's too much variety to call it one song. I really like the first part, but often enough I get bored after that and skip the rest of the song (and album...).

"Fly High" is another 'ballad', but different from the ones I mentioned earlier. This one reminds me of "Heaven In My Heart" from Neal's previous solo album. It's got the same mood and feeling to it.

To be honest I rarely listen to the second disc. I don't really care for covers, although they can be fun sometimes and Neal & Co do a good job at them.

There are two songs that didn't make it on the actual album: "Sometimes He Waits" and "Set The Kingdom". But I can't really comment on them, since I rarely put on the second disc. I guess I am too disappointed to try them. Am I missing out?

To make a long story short, the songs are not plain awful, but (and I hate to say this) they are not good either. Anyway, they are far from 'great'. It somehow sounds like a "Best Of" compilation album to me and when I'm done listening, I always feel disappointed... :'(

If I had to make a top five of best songs from this album it would look like this:

1. "The Way Home"
2. "God's Love"
3. "Lifeline"
4. part one of "So Many Roads"
5.

Yes, I don't know which one will fit the fifth place...


(Sorry Neal, I love your albums, but this is the weakest...)


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-03-16, 20:59:02
Now listening to:
Artist: Tangram
Album: Flow
Track: 6
Track title: Part 6


Nice Jean Michel Jarre like music. Great while working.


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-03-17, 06:59:24
Before the frost - Black Crowes - rock and roll with a groove and a swagger 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-03-17, 07:30:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-03-16, 15:56:08
To make a long story short, the songs are not plain awful, but (and I hate to say this) they are not good either. Anyway, they are far from 'great'. It somehow sounds like a "Best Of" compilation album to me and when I'm done listening, I always feel disappointed... :'(

I feel this way too. I think Neal could do with some fresh ideas, instead of endlessly repeating himself musically. I do like the somewhat heavier direction he went on Sola Scriptura, which is my favourite Neal Morse album by far, but it still doesn't sound very original if you compare it to '?'. And then Lifeline doesn't sound very different from Sola Scriptura either. With the last few releases I feel that Neal makes music that people 'want to hear' (relatively speaking of course, we're talking prog here! ;)) instead of pushing the envelope a bit and see where it gets him. But maybe I'm just getting a bit tired of that trademark Neal Morse-sound. Either way, let's wait until we get to hear Testimony 2. I'm still curious to find out what he comes up with, so I see that as a good thing. 8)

NP: Arid - All things Come in Waves

Nice and easy pop-rock to start the day with. By the way, the guy who sings on Arjen Lucassen's Guilt Machine-album (forgot his name) is the leadsinger in this Belgian band.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-03-17, 12:19:51
NP: Jolly - The Audio Guide To Happiness, Part 1

After playing the Youtube-links provided here to death I decided that I wanted this album so badly that I purchased it through iTunes. And what a great album it proves to be. At the moment I'm especially fond of Joy, which has such a great melody.

So thanks again guys! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-03-17, 15:16:14
I have never felt the urge to listen to a Neal Morse solo album. I have two Spock's Beard albums -V and Octane- that I rather enjoy but I never play them back to back or twice in a day and they didn't strike me enough to go and listen to the rest of SB's discography. On the other side, I love the three Transatlantic albums. So I guess I should try a Neal solo album but obviously, Lifeline is not the place to start.

Anyway, as you may have noticed, I am not really in a neo prog mood these days. But it will come back for sure ...

NP Edguy - The Savage Poetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-03-17, 16:16:10
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-03-17, 15:16:14I have never felt the urge to listen to a Neal Morse solo album. I have two Spock's Beard albums -V and Octane- that I rather enjoy but I never play them back to back or twice in a day and they didn't strike me enough to go and listen to the rest of SB's discography. On the other side, I love the three Transatlantic albums. So I guess I should try a Neal solo album but obviously, Lifeline is not the place to start.

"Octane" and "V" are very different.
But you should really really really try out "Snow".
As for the Neal Morse solo albums: I think you'd better start with either "One" of "?". They are both excellent.
"Testimony" and "Sola Scriptura" (my favourite album) are also really good, but I guess they're not the best way to get introduced to Neal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-03-18, 12:15:14
Thanks for the advice. I'll buy one of those two and I'll let you know.

NP Angra - Angels Cry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22
Bups, my fave Spock's Beard album is SB. That one really rocks, and I can recommend it warmly to you  *horns*

I like Octane and Feel Euphoria too  8)

X I havent listened to properly, but of course I'l have to get it  :)

Re Neal-era SB and Neal's soloalbums, I have to say that I find Neal much stronger lyrically than musically. OK, he's also a fine singer, but somehow I just don't find much melody in his stuff, and he's not really original musically  :-\

The story of Snow doesnt intrigue me much, but with Sola Scriptura I'v spent hours delving into Neal's lyrics, partly because Martin Luther is one of my heroes, and partly cuz Neal has some intriguing takes on Luther and his acts  8)

So yeah, I'd say that Sola Scriptura is the one to get. Paul Gilbert's amazing solo is also worth an experience  ;)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-03-18, 21:23:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22Bups, my fave Spock's Beard album is SB. That one really rocks, and I can recommend it warmly to you  *horns*

That one is really cool indeed! :) In my opinion it's the best Spock's Beard has done since Neal left. To be honest, sometimes I like it better than "Snow". But then again... No, I think "Snow" is still a bit better. ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22Re Neal-era SB and Neal's soloalbums, I have to say that I find Neal much stronger lyrically than musically.

I think Neal has improved since he left Spock's Beard, regarding both lyrics and music. (Except for "Lifeline". ??? What happened there?)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22OK, he's also a fine singer

Hmm... He is OK I guess. But I wouldn't call him a great singer at all. But still I wouldn't want anyone else to sing his songs though.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22but somehow I just don't find much melody in his stuff

Ah c'mon man... ::)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22and he's not really original musically  :-\

There you might be right. But you got to admit that "?" is quite original both musically and lyrically.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22The story of Snow doesnt intrigue me much

Well, I don't understand everything, but I like it very much!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22but with Sola Scriptura I'v spent hours delving into Neal's lyrics, partly because Martin Luther is one of my heroes, and partly cuz Neal has some intriguing takes on Luther and his acts  8)

Yes, I've listened sooooo much to that album. I love every part of it. There are many moments that get me very emotional.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-18, 14:31:22So yeah, I'd say that Sola Scriptura is the one to get. Paul Gilbert's amazing solo is also worth an experience  ;)

You are absolutely right about the Paul Gilbert solo. But this album isn't really representative for his oeuvre...


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-03-18, 21:25:09
Marillion - Holidays In Eden
4. No One Can

This is the most poppy album by Marillion, but I love the first tracks so far.
(Splintering Heart is a truly AMAZING song, and a good opener!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-03-19, 13:29:18
I really like this album and No One Can, which the record company hoped to become a hit single, if I recall what Steve Hogarth wrote about it. He also added that he doesn't like the song very much but I find both the music and lyrics moving. Maybe my favorite Marillion album after Misplaced Childhood. I hope you have the two CDs version, really worth it.

NP : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtmjZ-NrDrs

Another Angra song that Peter should appreciate  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-03-19, 17:22:50
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-03-18, 21:25:09
Marillion - Holidays In Eden
4. No One Can

This is the most poppy album by Marillion, but I love the first tracks so far.
(Splintering Heart is a truly AMAZING song, and a good opener!)

I'm going to hear that whole album (plus hopefully some b-sides like A Collection and Sympathy) played live next friday at the Marillion Convention 2011 in Port Zélande! 8)

NP: Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Arcade Fire is an indie rockband from Canada. I think this album I'm playing right now is the perfect soundtrack to a lazy sunny saturday afternoon.

Here's the videoclip to the albums' title track if anyone is interested (probably not ;D): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Euj9f3gdyM

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-19, 20:30:00
NP  Mutiny Within  on  YouTube

Not top-league, but up there  *horns*

They have perfected the handicraft of metal, now we await the originality  :)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-03-18, 21:23:11
But you got to admit that "?" is quite original both musically and lyrically.

OK, I'l give that one another spin .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-20, 10:21:48
Played:


DT:  Awake

Every time I hear this album, I'm overwhelmed by how marvelous it is. Skip the first two tracks, and it's a cornucopia of innovation, melody, masterly singing and instrumentation, and subtle twists and turns  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Cap, Teunis and Greenie, run this album a few times successively and I'm sure ya'l like it  ;)

To me, I&W was DT's pilot album, and with Awake they got it just right ... and since then every album has been a real treat  :-*


Anthrax:  We've Come for You All

Great album too  *horns*

For those Roomies who don't know it, Anthrax are a true progmetal group  8)

They'v developed enormously thru all the thirty years of their existence.

Their first albums don't do anything for me - basically proto-thrash - but Sound of White Noise (1993), Stomp 442 (1995), "Volume 8: The Threat Is Real" (1998), and We've Come for You All (2003) are all great albums  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-20, 12:59:23
Played:


Shining:  Blackjazz

Let's just say: Interesting  :-\


David Bowie:  Let's Dance

Whew, a tremendous classic, this stuff would get me out on the dance floor in any condition  *horns*

... and not much can, iac not the current miseries of Lady Gaga, electro and hiphop  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-03-20, 14:35:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-19, 20:30:00
NP  Mutiny Within  on  YouTube

Not top-league, but up there  *horns*

Not top league!? :o

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-20, 10:21:48
DT:  Awake

Every time I hear this album, I'm overwhelmed by how marvelous it is. Skip the first two tracks, and it's a cornucopia of innovation, melody, masterly singing and instrumentation, and subtle twists and turns  *horns* *horns* *horns*

So true, except for your attitude towards 6:00 and Caught In A Web. Both are fine songs with amazing choruses imo. Instead of skipping them, I could listen to these songs endlessly! *horns* Of course, the rest ain't bad either...

NP: John Wesley - The Lilypad Suite

More on that in 'Other Bands + Music' in a minute... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-03-20, 18:39:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-03-20, 14:35:15
Not top league!? :o

What I mean is "not DT- or Priest-class," which would also be unrealistic to expect from such young musicians  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-03-20, 14:35:15
NP: John Wesley - The Lilypad Suite

Got him on my "Groups to check out" list. Thanx, Tom  :)

Arcade Fire I'v listened to on several occasions. They havent really gripped me, not either the song from The Suburbs. Guess I'm not sufficiently indie. Thanx anyway  ;)


Quote
except for your attitude towards 6:00 and Caught In A Web

I tried again, but they simply rub me the wrong way  :(


NP  Blotted Science (with Ron Jarzombek):  Laser Lobotomy  (on repeat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQEywzR4QbM

Pretty wild ... and pretty good  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-03-23, 15:13:38
Today I played:

Marillion - Marbles
I really like: The Invisible Man, Genie, Fantastic Place, Ocean Cloud, Angelina and Neverland (But the rest is great too!)
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
Stand out tracks: This Train Is My Life, Essence, Woke Up and Trap The Spark. Actually the first disc is overall very good. The second disc is a bit of a struggle for me. What do you think?
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways
This is an album with no best tracks, since they're all really good! I love the mood of this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-03-23, 19:52:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-03-23, 15:13:38
Today I played:

Marillion - Marbles
I really like: The Invisible Man, Genie, Fantastic Place, Ocean Cloud, Angelina and Neverland (But the rest is great too!)
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
Stand out tracks: This Train Is My Life, Essence, Woke Up and Trap The Spark. Actually the first disc is overall very good. The second disc is a bit of a struggle for me. What do you think?
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways
This is an album with no best tracks, since they're all really good! I love the mood of this album.

Marbles is instead a cracker and as the special edition has my name in it  ;D then what else would you expect
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-03-23, 22:23:54
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-03-23, 22:31:05
NP: Neon Streetlight Serenade - Early Demo's

My singer/songwriter projects' demo-songs! Sorry, I can't share them (yet). All is going incredibly well, we already got a lot of positive reactions from people who have heard it. The project consists of me - of course - on guitar/vocals and a good (lady)friend who can sing really good and also plays the violin. So far we've written about four songs but once we have six or seven songs in our pockets and we're pleased with them we will record a proper demo. After that we need a bassplayer and a drummer to make the music come alive and then we're ready for *real* gigs. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-03-23, 23:27:29
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-03-23, 22:31:05
NP: Neon Streetlight Serenade - Early Demo's

My singer/songwriter projects' demo-songs! Sorry, I can't share them (yet). All is going incredibly well, we already got a lot of positive reactions from people who have heard it. The project consists of me - of course - on guitar/vocals and a good (lady)friend who can sing really good and also plays the violin. So far we've written about four songs but once we have six or seven songs in our pockets and we're pleased with them we will record a proper demo. After that we need a bassplayer and a drummer to make the music come alive and then we're ready for *real* gigs. 8)

Tom

Wow! That's really cool Tom!

Now I'm listening to Weeds by Neon Streetlight Serenade! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-03-24, 07:35:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-03-23, 23:27:29
I'm listening to Weeds by Neon Streetlight Serenade! ;)

It's been quite a while since I posted that link here. I think maybe three months already. So well done for finding it! :D

And what did you think of the song? :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2011-03-24, 13:40:47
"Walk of Life" by DIRE STRAITS
from the album 'Brothers In Arms'

Walking through Bournemouth town centre on this sunny day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-03-25, 11:21:14
NP Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet

I wanted to force myself to listen to something else than the band that obsesses me these days without the risk of being disappointed so I went for a safe pick  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2011-03-25, 13:24:37
NP:
"End of the World Show" by SENSER
from the album 'How to do Battle'

Another sunny day in Bournemouth! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17
Dream Theater:  Live Scenes from New York

From a concert in 1990, shortly after the release of Scenes.

I hardly need to say that it's awesome  *horns*

I must for a DT-fan. It has the entire Scenes, plus a lotta fine earlier stuff, and all the guys are in great shape, 3 cd's  8)

One of the greatest treats is Track 7, John & Theresa Solo Spot, where Jordan plays some wonderful etheric background synths, and Theresa Thomason and Petrucci do a duet/duel. Whew, I say !!!

Theresa is the smooth singer on the studio Scenes, and she also sings - marvellously - on Live Scenes  :-*

Tom, Mad, Paxi, and Bups, have you heard of this group ?  :P

Iac get this album  >:(

- if ya don't have it yet  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-03-25, 18:27:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17Dream Theater:  Live Scenes from New York

From a concert in 1990, shortly after the release of Scenes.

So after they released Scenes they actually went back in time to play a concert before the release of Images And Words?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17I must for a DT-fan.

You what?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17Tom, Mad, Paxi, and Bups, have you heard of this group ?  :P

Yeah, they're shit.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17Iac get this album  >:(

- if ya don't have it yet  :)

To be honest, I'm a studio album kind of guy. I like the occasional live album (but I like watching a live dvd more), but I don't really listen to it that much. I have SCORE and think it's nice, but I'd rather watch the dvd or just simply listen to the album versions...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-03-26, 07:49:43
PH, the "back in time" thing was easy but it made me laugh and I would have done it anyway if you hadn't  ;D

Sorry Nick but I very rarely play SFNY because of James' voice which is sometimes just unbearable on this one. But I remember that it contains a tremendous version of ACOS, doesn't it ?

NP Nothing because all the family is in the room (I mean the room, not the Room) but I hope to find a little time during the day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-03-26, 12:30:43
NP  Haken:  Streams  (on repeat)

Streams    www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJpy84ZiGk

Celestial Elixir Pt 1    www.youtube.com/watch?v=maU2kzZdbQY

I wrote earlier that one can't expect DT- and JP-class from musicians in their twenties ... but these guys do the unexpected - and unbelievable  ;) *horns*

You guys should listen (more) to'm  :)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-03-25, 18:27:19
You what?

OK, I don't have as much leisure these days to proofread  :-[

Even so, I think I'm better than most other Roomies  ;)


Quote
So after they released Scenes they actually went back in time to play a concert before the release of Images And Words?

Another slip, I guess  ::)

The correct year is: 2000 (August 30, 2000, at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City (Wikipedia)).

Paxi, you a*h*  :P


Quote
Yeah, they're s*hit.

Yup, a sure hit  *horns*

;D


Quote
To be honest, I'm a studio album kind of guy.

I think that the procedure is to first listen several times to the studio album ... and then run the live version, and discover what the band has added since ... and DT certainly have a lot extra to offer in their concerts  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2011-03-26, 07:49:43
I remember that it contains a tremendous version of ACOS, doesn't it ?

I havent gotten that far, Bups. The live version of Scenes is so awesome that I'm stuck on it, and as Scenes is my fave DT-album .....


Did you guys know that "the Hypnotherapist, Edward's reincarnation, has killed Nicholas and has completed the cycle yet again. This could be further interpreted in relation to Victoria, whose goal might've been to forewarn Nicholas of a murderous cycle, rather than to ease his uncertainty about the afterlife.

The static from the phonograph marks the beginning of what fans have called a meta-album where the last note or noise of one album is the same or similar to the beginning of the next, The Glass Prison opens Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence with the same static sound, also being the beginning to the Twelve-step Suite. The Dream Theater meta-album spans 4 albums, from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory to Octavarium. Octavarium ends the meta-album by having the same piano note at the beginning and end of the same album, with the last lyrics stating 'This story ends where it began.'"

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenes_from_a_Memory


You guys might think that I'm listening to a lotta music, but the thing is that when I find somethin that blows the roof, then I'm simply stuck with it for days on end, e.g. DT and Haken - who ring a similar bell btw  ;)

Cuz of Live Scenes I removed "fave group" from Priest in my LP. There's at least one other group that gets up there  :)


Quote
James' voice which is sometimes just unbearable on this one.

???

I find that he does very well here  8)

And Theresa is amazing  :-*


NP  Haken:  Aquarium

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQXfOiNwUrU&NR=1

Travelled some musical ground during the writing of this post.

- and these guys are just as varied as DT  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2011-03-28, 12:47:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-03-25, 18:27:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17
Tom, Mad, Paxi, and Bups, have you heard of this group ?  :P

Yeah, they're shit.

BAAA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ;D 8) ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-03-28, 22:53:45
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2011-03-28, 12:47:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-03-25, 18:27:19Yeah, they're shit.

BAAA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ;D 8) ;D

:-[



Now playing;

Michel Legrand - Il Etait Une Fois... La Vie

Music from a children television series (in the Netherlands it was known as "Er Was Eens... Het Leven")
Perhaps you know it when you see this picture:

(http://culturespub.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/il_etait_une_fois_la_vie_presentation.jpg)

Some nostalgia here. ;)
The music is quite jazzy, not bad at all actually!

Track: La Naissance (Birth) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-03-29, 17:37:54
NP  Vangelis:  Conquest Of Paradise

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c&feature=related

One of the best songs eva  *horns*


Else:

Emperor:   Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire and Demise

Awesome  *horns*

Guess I'm alone with this in the Room ... or ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-03-29, 22:17:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-03-29, 17:37:54NP  Vangelis:  Conquest Of Paradise

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c&feature=related

One of the best songs eva  *horns*

It's a really cool song! *horns* But I'm not sure if I would give it the "one of the best ever"-label.
The album though, IS one of the best ever! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-03-29, 22:17:46
It's a really cool song! *horns* But I'm not sure if I would give it the "one of the best ever"-label.

At work, I pass thru several areas where the radio is runnin all day, with all the usual junk music that fills the ether. It's kinda become part of the general soundscape at work.

And it contributes to the humdrum workmode daze.

Yesterday all'o'a'sudden I stopped sharp in my tracks. From the Store Scene (Big Stage) came sounds that mesmerised me. I just stood frozen for a while and listened. I knew the song, but couldnt remember what it was. Only when I got home, it dawned upon me that it was Vangelis, and when I went on YouTube, it turned out to be the top song - understandably.

And then I shared it with you guys ... or more precisely: You, Paxi, caught on. (The Room seems to be in a bit'o'a daze these days too. Apart from Paxi's, the posts are kinda random hits. Well, I guess I'm not either all that active presently.)

So that's the story behind that NP. Hope ya liked it  :)


NP  My Dying Bride:  Anti-Diluvian Chronicles

Compilation album, 3 cd's. First listen. Well, it sounds good, but rather much the same grind, track after track. I'l give it some more runs, but I doubt that it will grip me anything like Anathema and Amorphis do (two of my pantheon groups, and in the same vein as MDB).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-03-30, 17:35:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19At work, I pass thru several areas where the radio is runnin all day, with all the usual junk music that fills the ether. It's kinda become part of the general soundscape at work.

Yeah... I know what you mean... :-\
When I was working in a supermarket (almost four years ago now) I had that everytime. It was driving me crazy. :o

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19Yesterday all'o'a'sudden I stopped sharp in my tracks. From the Store Scene (Big Stage) came sounds that mesmerised me. I just stood frozen for a while and listened. I knew the song, but couldnt remember what it was. Only when I got home, it dawned upon me that it was Vangelis, and when I went on YouTube, it turned out to be the top song - understandably.

*horns*
So they play Vangelis on the radio in Denmark! How cool is that!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19And then I shared it with you guys ... or more precisely: You, Paxi, caught on.

Thanks to you I played Vangelis' "Albedo 0.39" yesterday! I forgot what an amazing track Alpha is!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19(The Room seems to be in a bit'o'a daze these days too. Apart from Paxi's, the posts are kinda random hits. Well, I guess I'm not either all that active presently.)

You're right... It seems we're all talking past each other. We post little bits of text on the web, but nobody's really replying.
"Telling something" is usually a monologue and I think what we need here is dialogue.

Come on, we're all passionate about music. Aren't we all interested in each other's views and stories?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-03-30, 14:46:19So that's the story behind that NP. Hope ya liked it  :)

Very much! Thank you.


So now I'm listening to Vangelis' "El Greco" (Not to be confused with the film soundtrack "El Greco", also by Vangelis (also great!)).
A wonderful album. It has ten tracks, or rather movements. This album is dedicated to Δομήνικος Θεοτοκόπουλος (Doménikos Theotokópoulos) a Greek painter who moved to Spain, hoping for a better future.

It's a very symphonic album. 'Orchestral' actually is a better fitting term here. Sometimes really bombastic.
It's not an instant 'classic' like "1492: Conquest Of Paradise", but there are some similarities in instrumentation. For example the flutes and the harp.

Sometimes I prefer this album over "Conquest". It's just... different. Also harder to get into, I think.
Try to find some samples. I think YouTube has some. It's well worth it.


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-02, 10:02:50
NP  Priest:  Nostradamus

I'm always surprised at how good this album is - mmmmm  :)

Guys, have you considered the high correlation between groups that stick together and quality ? - e.g. Priest, DT, Nevermore, Yes  :)

Of course there are some that go down the drain, like Genesis  :'(


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-03-30, 17:35:37
So they play Vangelis on the radio in Denmark! How cool is that!

Paxi, as a scientist, you should be more precise  >:(

I didnt mention any radio. They had a venue in the Big Theatre of the Experimentarium. You think they'd sit around and wait until the radio dudes decided to play Conquest ?  :P


OK, let's see what you'v been up to .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-04-02, 10:36:18
NP Angra - Aqua

An album inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tempest". Listening to Lease Of Live on my wireless headphones (for the reason I just expressed in another thread  :P) and the beauty of the music makes me feel relevied and peaceful, something than the Empress can't understand, especially when it's related to metal or progmetal music.

Sorry guys, it seems that I am in a mood for a couple problems analysis this morning ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-02, 10:49:54
Went on to another of my faves:

NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached

What an epos  *horns*

Here, guys, try this (Bilao has landed in Gizeh (sic) during the construction of the Great Pyramids):

Anubis Gate:  Pyramids    www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvzb9tOTuTc


Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2011-04-02, 10:36:18
something that the Empress can't understand, especially when it's related to metal or progmetal music.

Bups, I have the theory that the reason why it's men, and not women so much, who go for metal, is that it caters to our ancient war instinct  ;)

Women have always preferred war on the home front  ;D


OK, Christ, The Word, Aleph and Tav .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-02, 12:00:14
NP  Anubis Gate:  Options - Going Nowhere

www.youtube.com/watch?v=atoBpCA8Ls0

This is the long epic (9.26), the crisis (turning point), of The Detached. Some wonderful religious moods on it ... and some real metal  8)

"It was like moving a mountain with your bare hands. A hundred years, with nowhere to put them [the years] and no tools to help carry the burden. It was a massive undertaking. The Sphere eventually caved in after enough time was moved out of the way."

- Liner notes of the cd

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-02, 13:39:21
Frost* ~ The Philidelphia Experiment

Such a shame that Jem decided to end the life on the frosty plain.
They're actually quite good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2011-04-02, 17:16:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-02, 13:39:21
Frost* ~ The Philidelphia Experiment

Such a shame that Jem decided to end the life on the frosty plain.
They're actually quite good.

Yeah, just read about it in the iO Pages.
Seems he makes a habit of it.
He'll be back.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-02, 20:10:38
Anubis Gate:  The Detached  (on repeat)

This album is not at all as immediately pleasing as Andromeda Unchained, but now, after some ten listens, I'm enjoying it immensely. And, as I noted initially, the story is mindblasting in the truest sense  *horns*

It struck me how independent the prog community is of social contexts. E.g. in Denmark, standards are miserably low re rock. Even my most intellectual friends and acquaintances here can't raise themselves to listening to anything more demanding than Queen and Coldplay  :(

So where do Anubis come from ?  Certainly not the general music scene in Denmark. No, obviously they get their inspiration from foreign groups like DT and Circus Maximus.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-02, 23:24:34
Mindflow ~ Just the Two of Us; Me and Them

Brazilian prog and not in the vein of Angra. ;)
Not by far!

It's prog metal alright, with a singer who sometimes sound like Bruce Dickinson (Maiden), sometimes like Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) and sometimes like James LaBrie (Theater without Dreams ;D).
It's complex with lots of different structures in it.
I bought the album when it was released but to my surprise I've never heard it ever since.
A shame really. It's actually quite good.  *horns*

http://www.myspace.com/letyourmindflow (http://www.myspace.com/letyourmindflow)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-04-03, 10:15:52
NP   www.myspace.com/letyourmindflow

Hey, great stuff, lotta melody and variation, special catchy rhythms  *horns*

Remind me of Adagio, Cloudscape, and A7 too.


Break Me Out goes directly to my "Classic songs"  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=77AjeL2Kztk


Under An Alias is pretty good too:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1wmW0r-wMY&feature=related


Got their three studio albums on my SL now.

Thanx, Mad  :)

Could easily become a Room staple. Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-04-03, 13:27:49
NP  DT:  Scenes

Right now:  The Spirit Carries On

Not bad, not bad at all  ;)

Hm, noteworthy, during this weekend, I'v been dwelling on three of my absolute fave albums: Nostradamus, The Detached, and Scenes. Wonder what that means .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-03, 16:46:39
np> Kraftwerk - [Electric Cafe (1986) #02] Techno Pop (7:43)

mhmmmmm :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-04, 11:57:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-03-25, 14:42:17
Tom, Mad, Paxi, and Bups, have you heard of this group ?

I thought they were a band? When you're talking about groups I always have to think of those awful boybands but maybe that says more about me than it says about you... :P

NP: Blackfield - Welcome To My DNA

Once again a stellar record by Aviv Geffen and Steven Wilson. I'm looking forward to seeing them live this Sunday! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-04-04, 14:48:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-04, 11:57:40
I thought they were a band?

Tom, I use "band" and "group" synonymously when discussing rock. When I was a kid, "rock group" was the most common designation.

NP When I get home, I plan on playing Nachtmystium. Gettin around, guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-04-05, 10:10:57
Anubis Gate is very interesting, for sure. Mindflow, I still have to check and I will since Mad's intriguing remark ("Brazilian prog and not in the vein of Angra. Not by far! [...] It's prog metal alright [but] it's complex with lots of different structures in it") left me baffled  :o

NP Caamora - She
Very keyboards driven, which is not a surprise, of course. Ah, the lovely voice of Christina comes in, immediately lifting my interest to a higher level : it's The Bonding  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-05, 14:29:07
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-04-05, 10:10:57
Anubis Gate is very interesting, for sure.

Go for it, Bups. The music is great, and so is the story, about time travel and stuff, very well thought out  *horns*


Quote
Mindflow, I still have to check ... left me baffled  :o

Skip the baffled, just play'm. Great stuff  *horns*


NP  Nachtmystium:  Assassins: Black Meddle, Part 1 (2008)

Positive surprise, all sorta metal between psychedelic and extreme, these guys cut it  *horns*

This is a band I'm gonna pursue .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-04-06, 15:17:18
Threshold - "Subsurface"
06. Pressure

A really great album!
Everything Karl does is great! His collaborations with Clive are cool too. Yesterday I played "The Hound Of The Baskervilles" and it has Groom on it. I really love that album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-04-08, 00:29:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-04-03, 10:15:52
NP   www.myspace.com/letyourmindflow

Hey, great stuff, lotta melody and variation, special catchy rhythms  *horns*

Remind me of Adagio, Cloudscape, and A7 too.


Break Me Out goes directly to my "Classic songs"  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=77AjeL2Kztk


Under An Alias is pretty good too:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1wmW0r-wMY&feature=related
Checked the links plus the videoclip for the song Breakthrough. I agree with Mad, it's not in the vein of Angra. By far ;D  Once again, each to his own musical tastes.

NW : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

I think most of us agree on this one. Really addictive. Is the whole album as astonishing ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-08, 00:52:36
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-04-08, 00:29:38
Checked the links plus the videoclip for the song Breakthrough. I agree with Mad, it's not in the vein of Angra. By far ;D  Once again, each to his own musical tastes.

;D

QuoteNW : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

I think most of us agree on this one. Really addictive. Is the whole album as astonishing ?

Hmm, not quite actually.
It took me a while to get into the album.
It came to me that the whole album is very vocal orientated. Much lyrics to sing I guess.
The title track is a gem, really with Tommy Karevik playing the lead role. He's really wandering through the vocal landscape on this track, many variations in his voice.
Currently I'd say yes, it's a marvelous release but to be honest you need a few extra spins to come to that conclusion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2011-04-08, 18:36:34
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-04-08, 00:29:38

NW : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRDa-xTfwg

I think most of us agree on this one. Really addictive. Is the whole album as astonishing ?

Aaaah, Alley Cat, what a marvellous track, and I like the show-off and the atmosphere of the video, which makes the song even better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-04-08, 20:06:30
Today:
Pendragon - The Window of Life

Still my favourite Pendragon album. Pure was great too. Pre-ordered the new release 'Passion', hope to receive it early next week. Very curious, there even seems to be a bit or rap on it  ::). Well, at least they don't repeat themself, quite progressive ;).

Gazpacho - Bravo

Man, do I play Gazpacho a lot since I've seen them live 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-08, 20:59:49
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2011-04-08, 18:36:34
Aaaah, Alley Cat, what a marvellous track, and I like the show-off and the atmosphere of the video, which makes the song even better.

And it's also very stereotype. ;)

Did I mentioned that I hate stereotype?

Can't remember if I did. ...

Well... ahum... the track itself is of course quite good.
Not really a subject you would expect from the Wonders but still...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2011-04-08, 22:00:42
Band of Horses, The Funeral.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-09, 14:58:19
Exivious ~ s/t
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-04-11, 18:42:00
NP Pictures at Exhibition - ELP
Played today
Yes, Time and a word and Tormato - Yes
Passion - Pendragon
and some Nick Drake to start the day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-12, 15:09:41
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-08, 20:59:49
And it's also very stereotype. ;)

Mad, if it was that easy to make a song like Alley Cat, lotta other groups would do it, but honestly: Alley Cat is an unusually smashing hit - for proggies  *horns*


NP  Nachtmystium:  Assassins

Superficially this album can also seem straightforward ... but it's actually ingenious  *horns*

Guys, try this: 

Away From Light   www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy_fg0oi_cs

Assassins   www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQKtFw-Ngw&playnext=1&list=PL72AAF1A593B9CFED

How's that for span  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-04-14, 11:20:42
Transatlantic - The Whirlwind.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-04-14, 14:05:39
Today I listened to OSI - "Free"

I just *love* tracks such as Free, All Gone Now, Bigger Wave and Better. But honestly, all tracks are great.
For instance on Go, I love it when the synthsolo goes slightly off-key. Brilliant! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-15, 14:35:01
NP  Babemetal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ

;D 8)


Found

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-04-14, 14:05:39
OSI - "Free"

at the lib. Goin home to play it .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2011-04-16, 10:52:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-15, 14:35:01
Found

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-04-14, 14:05:39
OSI - "Free"

at the lib. Goin home to play it .....

Nicky.

And? What do you think?
I liked it immediately!

I even like Kevin's 'apathic' voice. He sings as if he doesn't care how it sounds.
On the first day
I set the scene on a magazine
And now I hurt someone
In the next scene
I cracked the code of the episode
And now I'm having fun

How he sings "now I'm having fun". ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-16, 12:54:11
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2011-04-16, 10:52:21
And? What do you think?

Not quite (one of my) style(s), but yeah, good  8)

More Kevin than Jim, which is not surprising  :)

Once is a great song  *horns*

Like DT and FW better tho  :)


Also played:

David Bowie:  'Hours...'

Amazing artist  *horns* *horns* *horns*


NP  Bad English  on  YouTube

Fine regular hard rock  8)

E.g.  Price Of Love  www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJqJ7j7HVY&NR=1

Forget Me Not  www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qol7z-ku8A&NR=1

The latter is actually pretty good - and got some "extra entertainment'  ;)

Again, those where the days when they made tasty (read: non-vulgar) music videos  8)

Nowadays we only have the Gaga trash  :'(

With Neal Schon - who's actually a neat guitarist - and Deen Castronovo, names you guys should know  ;)

This is pretty much where Deen started out ... and ended in the Room  ;D

OK, guys, have a nice weekend  :)

Doesnt look like others than Paxi and me wanna keep the Room alive.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-04-16, 20:02:59
Lately, I've laid the rock stuff aside a bit.

np> Talk Talk - [The Colour Of Spring (1986) #03] Life's What You Make It (4:29)

Wow, this album is truly amazing. To all real music lovers, I can really only recommend it, it's a true diamond, despite being 25 years old... omg... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-04-16, 20:50:34
Gazpacho - Night
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-04-17, 10:32:00
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-04-16, 20:02:59
Lately, I've laid the rock stuff aside a bit.

np> Talk Talk - [The Colour Of Spring (1986) #03] Life's What You Make It (4:29)

Wow, this album is truly amazing. To all real music lovers, I can really only recommend it, it's a true diamond, despite being 25 years old... omg... :)

The Cap speaks the truth - all hail Peter  *horns*

Now listening to Skyforger by Amorphis

First bit of heavier stuff for a few weeks and damn fine it is as well. Not much growly vocals but what there are , Majestic beast , add a nice balance to what is a superb album. A band on a par with Opeth for me     
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-04-17, 20:54:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-15, 14:35:01
NP  Babemetal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ


Which makes me wonder why there aren't more female progartists in the universe.
Prog, metal and such are considered to be a male-thingy but I'm sure that there are also a lot of females who likes the music as well.

NP> nothing.
Am tired, will go to bed in a bit.
Have to go to the hospital tomorrow with my daughter.
Been there all day and the doc's would like to see her in the morning again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-04-17, 20:57:31
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-04-16, 20:02:59
Lately, I've laid the rock stuff aside a bit.

np> Talk Talk - [The Colour Of Spring (1986) #03] Life's What You Make It (4:29)

Wow, this album is truly amazing. To all real music lovers, I can really only recommend it, it's a true diamond, despite being 25 years old... omg... :)

Right!
Haven't played it in centuries but the album is indeed stunning.
It is actually prog allright.
Talk Talk is labeled as post-rock, together with artists like The Pineapple Thief, Mono and Sigur Ross.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-17, 21:31:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-15, 14:35:01
NP  Babemetal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ

what was it? can't play it here, due to "not available in your country"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-04-18, 08:57:03
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-04-17, 20:57:31Right!
Haven't played it in centuries but the album is indeed stunning.
It is actually prog allright.
Talk Talk is labeled as post-rock, together with artists like The Pineapple Thief, Mono and Sigur Ross.

I guess I have no other choice than to check it out.
I quite like post-rock.
Anyone ever heard of Au4?
I can't find their album (On:Audio) for sale anywhere, but check out their website. You can stream their whole album for free!
It's really an amazing album.

http://www.au4.ca/home/

They are going to release their second album this year! If it's only half as good... :)


Today I played Threshold - "Replica".
It's better than your average compilation album. In fact I play this album more than the other Threshold albums I own. I love the version of Static here. The two previously unreleased songs are really cool too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-04-18, 15:31:32
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-17, 21:31:56
what was it? can't play it here, due to "not available in your country"

Hey Cap, you'r supposed to be the IT-expert  :o

Well OK, go onto YouTube and search 'Orianthi Vai strung' .....


Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-04-17, 10:32:00
Now listening to Skyforger by Amorphis

One'o my faves too, Funky  *horns*


NP  Negură Bunget:  Măiestrit

Romanian dark metal group, often compared to Nachtmystium.

Well, Nachtmystium are more varied, but Negura have some cool atmospheres  8)

Try this, guys:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=46GhUrtrklM

Don't ask me what they'r singin about tho  ;D

From Wikipedia: "Negură Bunget is a black fog coming from a deep dark dense forest. The name tries to picture somehow the kind of atmosphere, both musical and spiritual we'd want to create through our music. It has also an esoteric nature, standing for the inexpressible parts of our ideology. The two words are also from the Tracic substrate of the Romanian language (the oldest one, containing about 90 words) as the interest for our local history and spirituality is something of crucial importance and meaning for us as a band." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negur%C4%83_Bunget

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2011-04-18, 17:53:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-04-18, 15:31:32
Hey Cap, you'r supposed to be the IT-expert  :o

I'll kindly ignpre that :P

Quote
Well OK, go onto YouTube and search 'Orianthi Vai strung' .....

That's a nice guitar duel for sure. Clicked some other videos, and just found high school girlie rock ;)
If I could play like this and make money out of it, I'd do it, too :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-04-19, 07:00:35
Real to reel by Marillion which was their first album i bought all those years ago and still sounds amazing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-04-19, 16:36:28
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-04-19, 07:00:35
Real to reel by Marillion which was their first album i bought all those years ago and still sounds amazing

Absolutely one of the best live albums I know of. Unmatched atmosphere and energy. "This is dedicated to all the drunken romantics in the audience... " :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-19, 16:47:23
NP  Negura Bunget  on  YouTube

E.g.   www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDtk0LaQeM4&NR=1

and the earlier link.

Imagine this arising outta Romania  8)

Guys, I think we'l be seeing even more diversity in progworld, emerging from all the spots on this globe that gain liberty  :)


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-04-17, 20:54:33
Which makes me wonder why there aren't more female progartists in the universe.

There actually are some notable ones, but they seem to be largely ignored by Roomies. I have on several occasions lauded Lana Lane, Natasha Shneider, Julie Kiss, Lisa Gerrard, and Lee Douglas  ;)

However, Roomies are almost as conservative and male-chauvinistic as everybody else  :P

Admittedly, these are largely singers. I too miss some female stars on the instruments  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:02:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-19, 16:47:23

Admittedly, these are largely singers. I too miss some female stars on the instruments  :-\

Nicky.

And that's where I was aiming on. ;)

NP> Pink Floyd ~ Is There Anybody out There? [The Wall-live '80-'81]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:38:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-19, 16:47:23
However, Roomies are almost as conservative and male-chauvinistic as everybody else  :P
Please, don't include me in this statement, Nicky  ::)

NP - Nothing with a female on the instrument but if you search for an album of this kind, my advice is to try this one  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Trance  :-[  ;D

OK, I ----> but joke aside, it's a very good classic metal album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:47:54
Lori Linstruth... as mentioned a few times earlier on ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:58:03
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:47:54
Lori Linstruth... as mentioned a few times earlier on ;)

True, though lately she plays other instruments then guitars. ;)
She's Arjen's personal assistant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 18:37:11
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-04-19, 17:58:03
True, though lately she plays other instruments then guitars. ;)

I hope you're referring to a musical instrument.  :-X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-04-19, 19:22:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 18:37:11
I hope you're referring to a musical instrument.  :-X

She plays Arjen's guitar so he doesn't have to bother anymore. That's what personal assistants do isn't it? Assisting the ones who hired them. :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-04-19, 20:17:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 18:37:11
I hope you're referring to a musical instrument.  :-X

Of course I do!

What else?  ???


;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 20:25:41
So no sudden flute playing or something?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-04-20, 09:39:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 20:25:41
So no sudden flute playing or something?
:o PH, you seem to have changed. What happened when you were away from the Room ? Did you pay Nicky a visit in Denmark ? Beware, he represents the dark side of the Force (his musical tastes prove it)  ;D

NP Threshold - Subsurface
So far, I don't find it as astonishing as you do but Dead Reckoning took a long time to grow on me and now I love it so I am optimistic for Sub...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-20, 12:04:20
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-04-20, 09:39:03
:o PH, you seem to have changed. What happened when you were away from the Room ? Did you pay Nicky a visit in Denmark ? Beware, he represents the dark side of the Force (his musical tastes prove it)  ;D

NP Threshold - Subsurface
So far, I don't find it as astonishing as you do but Dead Reckoning took a long time to grow on me and now I love it so I am optimistic for Sub...

fear leads to hate , hate leads to sudden flute playing !!

All bow to  Nicky - dark lord of the prog metal sith aka Darth growly vocals and his young apprentice Paco  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-04-20, 12:27:00
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-20, 12:04:20
fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate , hate leads to sudden flute playing !!

There, I fixed it for ya! ;) Believe it or not, that's from the only Star Wars movie I've ever seen but it somehow got stuck in my mind. Regardless, I'm still feeling kinda nerdy right now... :-[ ;D

Anyway.............

NP: Marillion - Marillion.com

Not a fan-favourite, not my favourite, but there's still a lot to enjoy on this one. Songs like Go!, Enlightened, Interior Lulu and House are classics (imo), others like Deserve, Rich, Tumbling Down The Years and Built In Bastard Radar are still nice songs to listen to every once in a while! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-20, 14:47:39
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-04-19, 20:25:41
So no sudden flute playing or something?

Paxi - man  :o

Remember the're some elderly gentlemen in the Room !


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-20, 12:04:20
and his young apprentice Paco  *horns*

In that case he's a pretty lousy apprentice: I tried to turn him onto Ten, onto Chris Cornell, Marmite .... all to no avail. He's simply hopeless. May God have pity on him !

;D


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-04-20, 09:39:03
Beware, he represents the dark side of the Force

And I'm takin you guys with me - grrrrrowl  >:(


Quote
I am optimistic for Subsurface

Threshold are a great group. They don't go to extremes, but with modest means they manage to get under ya skin  *horns*

We don't need all that dumbassed growly stuff  >:(


NP  Nachtmystium:  Assassins

Yeah, metal at its best  *horns*

Imagine Floyd meets Opeth - there ya have it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-04-20, 15:45:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-20, 14:47:39Paxi - man  :o

Remember the're some elderly gentlemen in the Room !

I apologize to the elderly.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-20, 14:47:39In that case he's a pretty lousy apprentice: I tried to turn him onto Ten, onto Chris Cornell, Marmite .... all to no avail. He's simply hopeless. May God have pity on him !

I'm into PROGRESSIVE rock, or otherwise GOOD music. ;) Marmite is just a strange herbal paste. My taste buds are still young, fresh, unspoiled and not corrupted. Yours must have been through a lot of tough times.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-20, 14:47:39Threshold are a great group. They don't go to extremes, but with modest means they manage to get under ya skin  *horns*

And they're catchy too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-04-21, 09:39:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-20, 14:47:39
Paxi - man  :o
In that case he's a pretty lousy apprentice: I tried to turn him onto Ten, onto Chris Cornell, Marmite .... all to no avail. He's simply hopeless. May God have pity on him !

PH and Nicky, do you know that you inspired a famous comics ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9onard_(comics)  ;D

Léonard is set in the early Renaissance period (with some aspects of the 20th century thrown in). He is an inventor and self-proclaimed genius who lives in a small town where he comes up with all sorts of inventions. Most of these are based on more recent, real-life achievements including television, fire extinguishers, cars and planes. He has also made more fanciful inventions like time machines and robots.

Léonard is flanked by Basile, his long-suffering (and often quite reluctant) assistant. Léonard refers to his younger helper as "Disciple" ("Lackey" in the English version), while Basile calls him "Master".

Basile shows, and not without good cause, little of the respect that Léonard feels due to him and their relationship is more one of squabbling worker and employer than that of pupil and mentor. One cannot really blame the Disciple given the Master's arrogance and over-sized ego. In fact, far from teaching his Disciple the ways of science, Léonard looks upon him as a convenient guinea-pig for his inventions and shows little sympathy when they go wrong, which they almost always do.



NP Threshold - Subsurface
Very good indeed though unspectacular, as always  with Threshold. I am with you here, Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-04-21, 19:04:16
Played:

Asia:  Alpha

Now that I'v gotten over my disappointment that Steve and Carl sold out, playing in a non-prog band with banal lyrics - took several years - I can take Asia for what they are: an excellent melodic rock band, on line with Bad English and Whitesnake, nothing more, nothing less  :)


Toto: Falling in Between Live  (2007)

Now this was a BIG surprise  *horns*

If I hadnt known it, I couldnt have guessed that this was Toto - really  :o

They had changed soooo much from the early days with those polished poppy Rosannas and stuff. Here on Falling you got a solid gutsy base, some real raunchy singing, and even wild and winding solos by Steve Luk-at-him and Tony Spinner. Whew, what a treat !  All kudos to Toto  8)


Jolly:  The Pattern

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOAkEfi124

Also  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-04-20, 15:45:56
Yours must have been through a lot of tough times.

My toughest times have been dealing with you  :P


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-04-21, 09:39:38
PH and Nicky, do you know that you inspired a famous comics ?

:)  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-22, 12:08:57
NP  Shinedown:  Simple Man

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbN99f9esS4&feature=grec_index

Man, quite some singin  *horns*


And a touching video:

Shinedown:  Second Chance

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbsDPbr8qoM&feature=relmfu


And here I'm shattered  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyp34v6Lmcc


Hey, if any of ya guys really care about keepin the Room alive, then you should share some of your music with us, and play the links that are posted, and comment them a bit. Comon, we're grownups, it can't be that hard  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-04-22, 18:30:25
NP: Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

In honor of Roy Khan, who has decided to leave the band... :(

In other news, I also just learned that Jeff Loomis and Van Williams have left Nevermore.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-22, 20:06:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-04-22, 18:30:25
Roy Khan, who has decided to leave the band... :(

NO!


Quote
Jeff Loomis and Van Williams have left Nevermore.

NO!

Tom, watchit that I don't shoot the messenger  >:(


And K.K. has left Priest, which means that I won't be seing him with the band at Copenhell  :'(

However, they are planning to stop after The Epitaph Tour  :(


Are we seeing the end of progworld  ???

How can Jeff and Warrel part ways  ???

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


But also a bit'o good news (Wikipedia, Judas Priest): "On January 27, 2011, it was announced that Judas Priest was in the process of writing new material; the band also clarified their plans for the future, saying that '...this is by no means the end of the band. In fact, we are presently writing new material, but we do intend this to be the last major world tour.'"


NP  Nachtmystium:  Assassins  *horns*

These guys don't seem to be in divorce mood  :)


Looks like Tom shares the associations that occurred to me whilst listening to Nachtmystium (Amazon, Assasins):


"What if Pink Floyd made a black metal album?

July 13, 2008

By Tom (real name) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assassins: Black Meddle Pt 1 (Audio CD)

What if Pink Floyd made a black metal album? Sounds like a ridiculous question, the music of Pink Floyd and black metal have nothing in common. That's what I thought until last week. Boy was I wrong. This is my first exposure to Nachtmystium, and in general, I don't really care for most black metal music. I dislike the basic feel of black metal, it's typically too harsh, and the lyrics are just too ridiculous for me. That's an unfortunate stereotype I guess, and I think that this album is going to be the catalyst to expand my musical interests into the genre a little more.

But as for this album...all I can say is WOW! I bought this after it was announced that they would be opening for Opeth in the fall, and seeing very favorable reviews on several websites. I have lsitened to it at least 8-10 times since last Tuesday.

The album starts out with a mellow, mostly instrumental track (One Of These Nights). Reading the title gave me images of the Pink Floyd track One Of These Days...and after listening to it, you realize that the band definitely had this song in mind when they recorded their version. By no means a cover, but a very distinct influence

The next track, Assassins, is a great catchy song. I find myself repeating the chorus over and over again, and it instantly got added to my metal playlists on my iPod.

The rest of the album ranges in style from electronic, spacy instrumental passages, directly out of the Pink Floyd song book to riffy, heavy, and ultimately very catchy metal. The typical (IMO) black metal vocals are there, but are never felt as harsh or too extreme.

The album ends with three tracks, the Seasick trilogy. The first two parts are instrumental, very mellow and moody, then finished up with the third track, emotional and driving and just really gets you fired up."


Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-22, 21:59:52
Regarding Roy Kahn, I have read that he part ways with Kamelot due to medical reasons.
It seems that the dude doesn't feel okay.
I didn't know about Jeff Loomis/Nevermore, might be a shock to some. Or more.

Didn't know about K.K. either actually.
That surprise me a bit.
Maybe the innitial plan of the Priest was to end the musical life but then four of them decided to write new stuff and that wasn't what K.K. had in mind, so he quits.
Just guessing.

About the Black Meddle album pt I;

Looks interesting, thought black metal. ... head first into youtube then.

NP> nothing. ...


Yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-23, 09:09:29
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-22, 21:59:52
Didn't know about K.K. either actually.

Well, I know that Glenn and K.K. have had a härd time together goin wäääy back. It stands to their credit that they stuck together and thus strengthened the sound of Priest  8)

These guys are dead serious about their music. Not many people know that  :-X

As we know, Rob was a bit more flippant, and he went off on his winding ways in the 90's and early 00's. Let's be honest: Not much came of it  :(

He realised that his place was in Priest. So, eventually he returned, and then they made their groundbreaking Angel Of Retribution, and of course, the epic Nostradamus  *horns*

Meantime Ripper had taken over Rob's post, and Priest made the sadly underrated but amazing two albums Jugulator and Demolition, and Glenn released his two formidable and highly spiritual albums (from which my quote is taken) with friends outside of Priest  :)

I know I'm repeating myself, but with you guys  :-X


Btw, Mad, have you gotten into Priest's Nostradamus ?

Remember, you'r a real proggie. That commits  ;)


I'm actually not really all that surprised about Jeff and Warrel splitting. When you listen to Jeff's ZOP, and then to TOC, it appears (to me iac) that Jeff has given up a bit, and left the floor to Warrel. These two guys are very different: Warrel is weird - and I love him for that - while Jeff, yeah, how about: one of the most amazing guitarists this planet has ever borne  *horns*


And about Roy: Well, if it's health reasons, then it's understandable  :)

I havent yet heard Poetry properly, but I hold all their other albums with Roy in very high regard  *horns*


JP  Asia:  Heat Of The Moment

OK, this one goes to "Classic songs"  8)


NP  AOR:  Desperate Dreams  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMoG25x6zY

Tryin out "new" groups  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-04-23, 09:35:03
 :P So many bad news. I hope at least that DT won't announce that Mike Portnoy is leaving. What ? He did ?

For Kahn, I read somewhere that it could be due to religious commitments.

Apart from that, beware Nicky, it seems that you are dangerousely flirting with AOR territory those last days  :)

NP Fates Warning - Parallels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-23, 11:31:32
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2011-04-23, 09:35:03
dangerousely flirting with AOR territory those last days  :)

;)

The band AOR turned out to be a disappointment to me. OK, I tune down my expectations when listening to "adult oriented rock" bands, but this band was really bland  :(


It's real confusing that AOR stands for both "adult" and "album" oriented rock, cuz these are really two very different kettles of spinach. E.g. there's talk about Nachtmystium's Assassins being album oriented, which I too experience, whilst it's by no means the sorta "adult oriented rock" you'd hear on ordinary radio channels.


NP  Anthrax:  Sound Of White Noise

Not either "adult oriented rock"  ;) *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2011-04-23, 09:35:03
NP Fates Warning - Parallels

Great album, Bups  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-23, 20:13:29
NP  Guilt Machine: Green and Cream  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwl79NlkYEM

Guilt Machine is a project by some Arjen Lukather.

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-23, 21:49:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-23, 20:13:29


Guilt Machine is a project by some Arjen Lukather.

:P

Nicky.

;D ;D ;D

NP> Marillion ~ Easter

What else? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-04-23, 21:57:22
About Roy Kahn, please visit this page. ;) (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=873.msg58865#msg58865)

Sayonara.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-24, 00:18:01
Shinedown: nice rocky stuff, but in the end Pop music, no lasting effect on me, ask me again in 5 years.

Quotewww.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyp34v6Lmcc
eh... ok, what's next.

QuoteHey, if any of ya guys really care about keepin the Room alive, then you should share some of your music with us, and play the links that are posted, and comment them a bit. Comon, we're grownups, it can't be that hard  :)

eh... I gotta run :)

np: Sting - "One World (Not Three)" from the fantastic live album "Bring on the Night", which is, together with Marillion's "Real to Reel" and Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense", one of THE best live albums ever. Period.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-04-24, 00:56:11
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-24, 00:18:01
np: Sting - "One World (Not Three)" from the fantastic live album "Bring on the Night", which is, together with Marillion's "Real to Reel" and Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense", one of THE best live albums ever. Period.

Then you really, really, really should be seeing the live registration of Muse, called Haarp. ;)

Now that's an awesome live album/dvd!!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-04-24, 10:34:25
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-04-24, 00:18:01
eh... I gotta run :)

Now wait a minute, Cap: You'r the one who's supposed to be most grownup, you'r supposed to be the role model for all'o'us  :o

If we lose our father figure, where are we then headin  :'(


Quote
eh... ok, what's next.

Is that what you always ask her ?  ;D

Pretty powerful video, ainit ?  Dig the expressions in their faces - wooo  *horns*

Anyhows, "what's next" should be up to you guys. I'v probably supplied 2 outta 3 music links to the Room during the past two years  >:(

To yer credit, Cap, you'r the only Roomie who plays them regularly - and even comments them, however cryptically  8)


Quote
Shinedown: nice rocky stuff, but in the end Pop music

Cap, Shinedown is much more than pop music: Pop is part of the general somnabulism. Shinedown can get ya listenin for real  ;)


Quote
Period.

Caps are allowed to be old-fashioned  :)

but not the rest'o'ya guys !!!  >:(


NP  Nachtmystium:  Assassins

There's somethin about this album ... probably the Floyd nods are part'o'it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-04-26, 20:27:33
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Awesome!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-04-27, 06:06:08
NP: Amorphis - Skyforger

Even though I haven't been in much of a metallic mood lately, I still find this fantastic.   *horns*

Fact is, I haven't been listening to much music lately until the past few days, which is partly why I've been so quiet.  I'm still around though.  Amazingly enough, I've been listening to a "classic rock" station in my car somewhat, and I find that I've avoided it for so long that I'm actually enjoying some of it again (Led Zep, Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Who).  I'm still ready for some new prog though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-27, 07:14:37
Skyforger is a superb album and a new one is out shortly  *horns*

Just about to play the new Scar Symmetry album - the unseen empire , a spin so i will report back once that has been digested
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-04-27, 08:54:49
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-27, 07:14:37
Just about to play the new Scar Symmetry album - the unseen empire , a spin so i will report back once that has been digested

Yes please do! :) Scar Symmetry's Holographic Universe is (imo) a masterpiece but the last one - I don't even recall its title - was so so... :-\

NP: Evergrey - Glorious Collision

Pretty good album by the mighty Evergrey. A return to form after the last two albums, and it even features audible keyboards again! :o :P

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-04-27, 09:23:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-04-27, 08:54:49
Yes please do! :) Scar Symmetry's Holographic Universe is (imo) a masterpiece but the last one - I don't even recall it's title - was so so... :-\


I agree, it was very disappointing.

NP> Dream Theater ~ Falling into Infinity Demo's [Official Bootleg]

Including Raise the Knife (awesome!!!), Burning My Soul (with Hell's Kitchen stitched in it ;)) and Metropolis pt 2 (the instrumental rough demo version).

I'm slowly finding my way back into the Theatre of Dreams. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-04-27, 11:57:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-04-27, 08:54:49
Yes please do! :)

Seconded  :)

Quote
Scar Symmetry's Holographic Universe is (imo) a masterpiece but the last one - I don't even recall its title - was so so...

The album before HU, Pitch Black Progress, from 2006, is also  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-04-27, 15:13:00
Listened to Marillion's "Somewhere Else" today.
The song Somewhere Else is beautiful. Goosebumps all over. Tears everywhere. What a song...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-04-27, 18:59:55
Pendragon - Passion
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-04-27, 22:12:20
Lots of Amon Amarth which brings out the inner viking in me  *horns*
http://www.amonamarth.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3WJX1cIuY4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPRt6Tt6RyM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-04-28, 19:02:39
Pallas - XXV  ??? some nice tracks, but disappointing for my taste
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul 2 (White album)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-29, 15:52:50
JP  Mostly Autumn:  Evergreen (Live)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTjHkaODDQc

Actually quite cool, starts quiet, but gets pretty intense along the way  8)


NP  Avenged Sevenfold:  Nightmare

Man, what a marvellous album  *horns*

I wouldnt say it's transforming - transforming albums imo are Arena's The Visitor and Contagion, DT's albums from Awake on, Priest's albums from Jugulator on, and a few more, albums that really change yer life, I think you know what I mean  ;) - but there's a tremendous variation in styles and moods - keeps ya alert - M. Shadows is a truly gripping singer, and of course Mikey's drummin - man, never a lazy moment, always to the point, and well peppered - and tremendous guitar runs, both single and harmony, everything done tight and tasty.

I think this one could become a Room staple  ;)

Here, guys, dig this wonderful ballad:

A7X: Victim   www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UvyvpmMDHg

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-04-29, 17:48:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-29, 15:52:50
NP  Avenged Sevenfold:  Nightmare

I think this one could become a Room staple  ;)

It already is in my 'Room'. Truly great album! *horns*

NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-30, 10:23:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-04-29, 17:48:55
NP: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

;) *horns*

Whoever the drummer, I really hope that this band will be around for a while yet  *horns* *horns* *horns*


NP  Atheist:  Unquestionable Presence  *horns*

Any of you guys into this band ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-04-30, 11:15:44
Nick , as we speak i am putting Piece of time and unquestionable presence from my music library onto a CD. Listened to Elements as well yesterday which is super so just need to track down the latest one. Great mind think alike eh mate  ;)

In a similar vein i am currently playing No more color by Coroner which is a stonking technical death metal ish progressive album. One of my fave metal bands from the 80's

Must start listening to some of the latter Death albums 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-04-30, 11:28:24
Just: Pendragon - Passion (getting better and better)
Now: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-30, 11:33:22
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-04-30, 11:15:44
Nick, as we speak i am putting Piece of time and unquestionable presence from my music library onto a CD. Listened to Elements as well yesterday which is super so just need to track down the latest one. Great minds think alike, eh, mate  ;)

Great, Funky  *horns*


Quote
In a similar vein i am currently playing No more color by Coroner which is a stonking technical death metalish progressive album. One of my fave metal bands from the 80's

Got'm on my "Groups to check out"  :)


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Must start listening to some of the later Death albums

Me too, but not right away  :)


NP  A7X:  Nightmare

Funky, you'l really go for this one. Order it now  ;)

There's Amorphis, DT, great melody, and real metal  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-30, 12:05:40
NP  Ihsahn:  angL

As you know, I'm a big Ihsahn fan (he's pantheon with me). His music is very complex, and on first run, I havent yet figured this album out, just noticed the advanced lyrics, song titles like Alchemist, Malediction, Monolith, and a guy called Mikael Åkerfeldt singin on Unhealer  8)

I'm confident that I'l end up likin this album a lot .....

Funky, you'r probably the only other Roomie that gets this stuff. Have you heard anythin by Ihsahn or Emperor ?  ;)

Alchemist is probably one of the most accessible tracks on the album:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj4LJX2x52o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-04-30, 15:54:12
I have After and angl but have not given them the time they deserve yet. So much music , so little time  :)

The weather is gorgeous and sunny here but my musical tastes are dark and heavy at the moment. Strange eh ?   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-04-30, 17:16:30
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-04-30, 15:54:12
I have After and angL

*horns*

You never told me  >:(

What's yer take ?


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The weather is gorgeous and sunny here but my musical tastes are dark and heavy at the moment. Strange eh ?

Nope, it's natural  ;)


NW  DT:  The Spirit Carries On, Episode 1  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-04-30, 20:20:08
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-05-01, 21:15:26
Pallas ~ XXV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-05-02, 18:28:43
T. Rex - The Ultimate collection. A blast from the past
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-05-02, 19:47:27
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-03, 10:38:11
3 Excellent choices in Pallas , T Rex and Anathema  *horns*

Now playing Human by Death and still not sure  ??? It is just not connecting with me.

I will move onto Octavarium by DT and see who that fares
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-03, 13:07:18
I have just discovered Primordial in the latest issue of Metal Hammer and what a treat they are.

Listen for yourselves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT-clZE39CI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBCjXaPHCeQ&playnext=1&list=PL9894CA77A64D414F

And an interesting interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNcRGEONdFE&feature=related
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-05-03, 14:57:14
Marillion ~ Marbles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-05-03, 17:03:58
Porcupine Tree ~ Fear of the Blank Planet 5.1

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-05-03, 18:31:42
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-05-05, 09:42:06
With Oden on our side - Amon Amarth  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-05-05, 11:18:25
Shadow Gallery - Legacy
IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-05-06, 14:28:14
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-05-05, 09:42:06
With Oden on our side - Amon Amarth  *horns*

I actually have that album. I played it a few times a couple'o years ago, but it didnt really grip me then. With your recom, Funky, I'l give it another run soon  :)



NP Sparks:  Kimono My House  (on repeat)

What a marvellous album  *horns*

I found it at last, after having rummaged in several cd-shops  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-05-07, 08:42:37
Ironbound by Overkill - proper meat and potatoes metal , no messing around just kick you in the backside rockin ! Sort of Painkiller meets British Steel era Judas Priest if you know what i mean Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-05-08, 10:03:01
Blood mountain by Mastodon which after about 3/4 years has actually sunk in and i now understand it!

Just need to get to grips with Crack the skye now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-05-09, 14:50:59
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-05-08, 10:03:01
Blood Mountain by Mastodon which after about 3/4 years has actually sunk in and i now understand it!

Just need to get to grips with Crack The Skye now

*horns*  Funky !

We're sharin a lotta great music these days  8)

So how about runnin KoK, Gojira, Radiance, To-Mera, Nachtmystium, Haken, and Trivium - all pantheon groups with me, and I expect should be with you too  ;)

And whadaya think I'm missin ?


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-05-07, 08:42:37
Sort of Painkiller meets British Steel era Judas Priest if you know what i mean Nicky  ;)

BS is classic Priest and doesnt do much for me  :-\

Painkiller is transition, and has the amazing Touch Of Evil  *horns*

The following Priest albums - both studio and live - are formidable  *horns* *horns* *horns*


JP  King Crimson:  Beat

Great classic album  *horns*


NP  Deftones:  Diamond Eyes

First run, so I don't wanna talk about it, but  8)

Anyone else into this group ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-05-09, 19:30:02
Pain of Salvation ~ BE

It's been a long time.
Welcome back, my friend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-10, 07:09:44
Cheers Nick

I must give KOK a go and which Trivium album(s) are the best ?

How about some of this little lot -

Coroner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTlBua7mfao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhsZYKne0

Cathedral

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Qdj7pt7Iw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htREEIwG4yI

Crowbar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy5UnS6QSo0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-LNFCTMs24
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-05-10, 11:35:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-05-09, 14:50:59
NP  Deftones:  Diamond Eyes

First run, so I don't wanna talk about it, but  8)

Anyone else into this group ?

I was pretty much into them when I was in highschool. Since then I moved on quite a bit. What do you think so far? Maybe it's time to go back in time and revisit (and maybe rediscover?) Deftones! :)

JP: Linkin Park - A Thousand Suns

It gets a lot of slack from LP-fans but I really like this one. After Hybrid Theory it is probably my fave LP-record.

NP: Dredg - Chuckles and Mr. Squeezy

Another band that gets loads of negative criticism for their latest output. They are mostly accused of 'selling out' and for working with a popular producer (Dan The Automator). I on the other hand like this new album for what it is. It sounds fresh and is unique in Dredg's discography but I can see why it may be too big a departure from the 'old' sound for some. Although I don't think 'Chuckles' will end up being my favourite Dredg-album I really appreciate that they are at least trying to do something new instead of repeating themselves endlessly. Big thumbs up for Dredg!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-05-10, 14:30:19
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-05-10, 14:32:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-05-10, 11:35:47
What do you think so far?

I'v been listening to their earlier albums off and on during the past few years. In my book they'r not quite pantheon, but just below, second-line, like Linkin and Dredg  8)

Btw, I usually use  *horns* to characterise pantheon music,  8) for second-line,  :) for third-line (atm), and  :-\ when I'm unsure.

Awesome music of course gets  *horns* *horns* *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-10, 07:09:44
I must give KOK a go, and which Trivium album(s) are the best ?

KoK's Reptilian and Kolossus, and Trivium's Shogun are all  *horns* *horns* *horns*

;)

Thanx for yer recoms, Funky. I got the groups on my "Groups to check out," and I'l play the links asap.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-05-11, 17:17:02
Memories of Machines ~ Warm Winter

Recommended if you like acts like NoMan, early Porcupine Tree or NoSound.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-05-11, 18:16:27
Listened to some Pink Floyd ("The Dark Side Of The Moon" and "Ummagumma") and then "The Visitor".
Actually when I played "The Visitor" my dad came home from work and he didn't complain. I didn't play the whole album. I played this:
04. Elea
05. The Hanging Tree (my dad actually likes this song! ;D)
10. Serenity
11. Tears In The Rain
12. Enemy Without (I think my dad liked this uplifting song)
13. Running From Damascus
14. The Visitor

While he was preparing supper he whistled along with the songs.
Did it really make a difference? Am I even sure he likes it now? Or is this some kind of dream?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-05-13, 20:01:26
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-05-11, 18:16:27
While he was preparing supper he whistled along with the songs.
Did it really make a difference? Am I even sure he likes it now? Or is this some kind of dream?
The tracks you mention aren't Arena's heaviest stuff, so indeed he may like it. Maybe you should just ask him?  ;)

np: Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

A rocking start of the weekend  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-05-13, 22:01:01
Foo Fighters ~ Wasting Light

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-05-13, 23:48:34
Deep in Thought ~ Dreamscapes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-05-14, 00:11:16
Kingcrow ~ Phlegethon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-05-14, 18:29:01
NP  Funky's links: Crowbar, Coroner, Cathedral  8)

Giv'm a few runs each  :)

I'v listened some to Crowbar earlier, they have a bit the same mood as Down  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-05-14, 21:43:46
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-05-13, 22:01:01
Foo Fighters ~ Wasting Light

Finally you're making some sense! ;) Amazing album, Foo's best so far! *horns*

NP: For All We Know - For All We Know

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-05-15, 10:57:17
NP   Delirious?:  Inside Outside  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9PTeBCHXVQ

Real nice, genuine passion, and melody  8)

Thanx for introducing me to this fine group, Funky  :)

It don't need to be screechin, growlin stuff, to get our rocks off, does it, guys ?

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-05-15, 11:34:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-05-15, 10:57:17
NP   Delirious?:  Inside Outside  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9PTeBCHXVQ

Real nice, genuine passion, and melody  8)

Thanx for introducing me to this fine group, Funky  :)

It don't need to be screechin, growlin stuff, to get our rocks off, does it, guys ?

;D

Nicky.

Nice song actually.
Clean vox...
Quite poppy.

And 1.2 million views. Impressive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-05-15, 11:39:27
And this one too:

Delirious?:  Everything

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eyY-qABwt0&NR=1

Whew, this one really rocks  8)

Give it a few runs, guys  ;)

Bit like U2.


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-05-15, 11:34:55
Quite poppy.

Yeah, but genuinely so, not commercially  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-05-15, 18:28:45
NP  Korn III   *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-05-16, 19:02:41
I was just wandering aroun at YouTube and found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUGJYhGLJw

This song sounds nice and fresh. 8)
Heavy but melodic.

Another one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIfSLo0Wx0c

Anyone know this band "Narnia"?
It's a christian Prog Metal band from Sweden.
Some of their songs sounds much like Dream Theater or Threshold.

I like it. I think I want to check out this band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-17, 07:01:06
Human remains by Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpkuYxyYM2A

Fantastic if you like metal a la Maiden/Priest?Mercyful Fate   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-05-17, 14:26:55
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-17, 07:01:06
Fantastic if you like metal a la Maiden/Priest?Mercyful Fate   *horns*

Pre-1988 Priest of course  ;)

The reference to King Diamond under the video is apt, and of course Mercyful Fate too.

The guys look like they'v smoked quite a bunch of joints thru the years  :)


NP  Ihsahn:  angL  (on repeat)

Very fulfilling: exploratory and complex, but with a lotta melody and great riffs and buildups, and intriguing lyrics, this guy is one of the most exciting musicians around  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Funky Boy  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-05-17, 18:46:35
NP IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-05-18, 20:12:26
Porcupine Tree - "The Incident"
Disc 2:
2. Bonnie The Cat

Never really played this album much, because I liked FOABP better.
Too bad, because this album deserves to be played!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-05-18, 23:09:08
Porcupine Tree - "In Absentia"
6. Wedding Nails

Awesome instrumental. 8)

Too bad my "In Absentia" disc is damaged. It won't play Blackest Eyes and Strip The Soul.

And today I realized that "Deadwing" is damaged too. One of my favourite albums of all time. :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-05-19, 19:02:46
Pendragon - Passion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2011-05-19, 21:25:18
Quote from: Nicky
NP   Delirious?:  Inside Outside  (on repeat)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9PTeBCHXVQ
...
It don't need to be screechin, growlin stuff, to get our rocks off, does it, guys ?

Very appeasing to me, that it is so, really, I must say ;)
Yeah, nice track, btw, it had some airplay in Germany, I believe in the not so distant past.

Quote from: PH
I was just wandering aroun at YouTube and found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUGJYhGLJw

This song sounds nice and fresh. 8)
Heavy but melodic.

Another one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIfSLo0Wx0c

Anyone know this band "Narnia"?
It's a christian Prog Metal band from Sweden.

Wow, what a nice un-cheesy representation of Christianity through Rock music. Downturn for me is the accent, though...

Quote from: funkster
Human remains by Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpkuYxyYM2A

Fantastic if you like metal a la Maiden/Priest?Mercyful Fate

I must confess that this is good musicianship, metal-wise. But I generally do not like to listen to bands that "play" or mock with Christianity, Christian symbolism, or anything the like. That stands as well for Maiden's music and behaviour, and several other bands. Good music, bad attitude. Don't play with fire.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-05-19, 22:01:04
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2011-05-19, 21:25:18
Wow, what a nice un-cheesy representation of Christianity through Rock music. Downturn for me is the accent, though...

I see what you mean.
But it's not really that bad. I don't think it's unbearable. And it's not that they are the only ones with accents.
I've heard it many times in a lot of bands. Satellite, Magic Pie, A.C.T, RPWL and Sylvan. ;)
But I don't bother that much.
The music really kicks bottom. ;D

I've been listening to Porcupine Tree's "Fear Of A Blank Planet" and the even slightly better "Nil Recurring" EP.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-05-20, 00:04:50
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-17, 07:01:06
Human remains by Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpkuYxyYM2A

Fantastic if you like metal a la Maiden/Priest?Mercyful Fate   *horns*

Sorry, Funkster.

But you're not getting any vote from this address.  :o

This clip has it all; the band doing their stuff, fire, evil looks. ... very very and also badly stereotype.  :-X

Not a fan.

Again ... sorry. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-05-20, 19:05:22
Porcupine Tree's "Nil Recurring" again.
What do you think?
I think it's one of the best EP's ever made.
I can't believe this is all left overs from the "Fear Of A Blank Planet" sessions. It's just too good for that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-05-20, 19:21:46
Today:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Toto - Toto IV
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-05-21, 10:09:25
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (white album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-05-21, 13:47:25
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2011-05-19, 21:25:18
Very appeasing to me, that it is so, really, I must say ;)

8) Cap, but you ended up with a curious compaction - or concoction: You probably meant either "appealing" or "pleasing" ... but you ended up with something less complimentary  ;)

Btw Paxi, can you rap on "CoolCap" ?  ;D


Quote
Downturn for me is the accent, though...

OK, you too are sensitive to accents  8)


Quote
I generally do not like to listen to bands that "play" or mock with Christianity, Christian symbolism, or anything the like ... Don't play with fire.

OK, I'm not that sensitive to that, altho I do have limits too. But that's one of the things that in my mind raises Christianity above authoritarian religions like Islam and orthodox Judaism: We can discuss in principle anything freely, and everyone can have their own take on things. That's why I like to say that Christianity is the religion of modern liberal wo/man  8)

In the aspect of authoritarianism, Islam is far worse than Catholicism: First of all, as a Christian, you can opt to stand outside of the authority of the Catholic Church anywhere in the world. Further, in Catholicism, you got a Pope who knows everything better than you; but in Islam, you have a whole hierarchy of ayatollahs and mullahs who can get away with dictating every detail in your life - cuz it's "Allah's purpose" - some of'm even dictate that you should explode a bomb somewhere killing yourself and as many other humans as possible, promising some idiotic idea of getting 70 virgins served on a silver platter  ::)

And if you opt outta that idiocy, it's apostasy, which implies death sentence in many Islamic countries  :(

Well, of course there are many modern liberal Muslims, but I'm still not convined that Islam, in the best of cases, gets anything near the openness, liberalism and mutual respectfulness of Christianity :-\

Man, Cap, ya really got me goin there  :o

But whadaya think about this matter, guys ?


NP  Enslaved:  Axioma Ethica Odini

      Nachtmystium:  Assassins: Black Meddle, Part 1

Two superalbums  *horns*

And this piece:

Nachtmystium: Addicts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKqBQq-jCrs&NR=1

is  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-05-21, 15:07:07
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-05-20, 19:05:22
Porcupine Tree's "Nil Recurring" again.
What do you think?
I think it's one of the best EP's ever made.
I can't believe this is all left overs from the "Fear Of A Blank Planet" sessions. It's just too good for that.

I think that Stephen did a good job with skipping these tracks. ;)
Porcupine Tree can do so much better than what they've presented us on Nil Recurring.
The same goes for the second cd on The Incident.
Only Bonny the Cat can reach the high PT standards, the rest is just ... rubbish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-05-21, 21:34:56
Darkwater - Where Stories End  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-05-21, 21:54:53
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-05-21, 21:34:56
Darkwater - Where Stories End  *horns*

Now you're making sense!  ;D  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-05-21, 23:17:31
Pandora ~ Sempre E Ovunque Oltre Il Sogno

Yes, folks.
The Mad man is going to prog Italian style. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-05-22, 00:42:58
Rewiring Genesis ~ A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Basically it's the project of Nick D'virgilio (the drummer of the Mighty Beard) and producer Mark Hornsby and a couple of guest musicians but let me tell you one thing: this is by far the best tribute album anyone ever made in the extensive history of tribute albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-05-22, 20:40:35
Let's speed things up here!

Radiance ~ The Burning Sun

Project of one Finish dude, with Mats Levén on vox, you know from Therion and Amaseffer.
Probably not to anyone's liking because quite aggressive but very entertaining indeed!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-05-22, 21:18:46
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

Really makes sense  *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-05-23, 11:55:57
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-03-12, 20:17:57
I also discovered a new band (project) just minutes ago. It's called For All We Know.

Anyway, here you can have a listen to a preview here: http://vimeo.com/20167294

The album will be released on April 25th.

Time for a bit of a bump! ;)

I've been listenening to this album a lot lately and it is a masterpiece. It's very moody with the occasional outburst of heavy riffing. The music is pretty original with a fair bit of Porcupine Tree - and Pain of Salvation influences thrown in for good measure. The playing is superb but the singer (Wudstik) is the highlight of the album for me. He really captivates me with his voice. 8)

Guys, check it out!!! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-05-23, 20:34:35
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-05-21, 15:07:07
I think that Stephen did a good job with skipping these tracks. ;)
Porcupine Tree can do so much better than what they've presented us on Nil Recurring.
The same goes for the second cd on The Incident.
Only Bonny the Cat can reach the high PT standards, the rest is just ... rubbish.

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o

You make me very angry maddox!! >:(

;)

Now playing:
Porcupine Tree - "Nil Recurring"
1. Nil Recurring

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-05-23, 20:37:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-05-23, 11:55:57
Time for a bit of a bump! ;)

I've been listenening to this album a lot lately and it is a masterpiece. It's very moody with the occasional outburst of heavy riffing. The music is pretty original with a fair bit of Porcupine Tree - and Pain of Salvation influences thrown in for good measure. The playing is superb but the singer (Wudstik) is the highlight of the album for me. He really captivates me with his voice. 8)

Guys, check it out!!! *horns*

Tom

Wudstik was very good on 01011001. It was only just for a couple of minutes, but not bad at all.
I'm not much into hap or riprop, but another (prog) rock/metal project with Wudstik is not doomed in advance.
Will check it out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-05-23, 22:59:18
Steven Wilson - "Insurgentes" (Bonus Disc)
3. Collecting Space

A very nice instrumental! :)
You can download the bonus disc legally and in lossless WAV format from Steven Wilson's Soundcloud page (http://soundcloud.com/steven-wilson)!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-24, 07:26:49
Epicus doomicus metallicus by Candlemass

One of the most influential metal albums ever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-05-24, 18:41:23
Arena - Contagion

Still my favourite Arena album. I dare Arena to top it with 'The Seventh Degree of Seperation'  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-05-24, 22:10:12
Foo Fighters ~ Wasting Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-24, 07:26:49
Epicus doomicus metallicus by Candlemass

One of the most influential metal albums ever.

Hm, Funky, my attempts with Candlemass havent really been successful. Guess what I'v heard is too slow and doomy, and too little melody.

You think I'd like EDM ?


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2011-05-24, 18:41:23
Arena - Contagion

Still my favourite Arena album. I dare Arena to top it with 'The Seventh Degree of Seperation'  ;)

8) Teunis.

Yeah, Contagion has it all  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I too am real curious about their - and I'm really really hoping - forthcoming album  ;)


JP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood

A great classic  *horns* *horns* *horns*

from the time when Marillion were one of the most exciting bands on this planet. And not only was Fish tremendous, but also Rothery and the other guys were doin exciting stuff.

Then they broke up, and Fish took the excitement with him, while Marillion settled down to become a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road band, maybe with subtle lyrics, but the music  ???

Well, I know that some of you guys disagree - each to theirs ... but Cap agrees with me  :)


NP  Korn III: Remember Who You Are

Their latest, from 2010.

Now, I find Korn music difficult to get into. When I get an album with'm that I havent heard before, I'm initially sated after 4-5 songs. But after a while, I really get into it, and then listen the entire album thru with relish. This is a real progressive band that reveals its stuff gradually.

I'm really lookin forward to hearin'm live at Copenhell  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:07:22
Neal Morse - Testimony 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:40:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
Hm, Funky, my attempts with Candlemass havent really been successful. Guess what I'v heard is too slow and doomy, and too little melody.

Now now, don't be so narrowminded, Nicky. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
JP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood

A great classic  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Absolutely! Really nice fast, cheery music, and lots of melody!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
from the time when Marillion were one of the most exciting bands on this planet. And not only was Fish tremendous, but also Rothery and the other guys were doin exciting stuff.

Then they broke up, and Fish took the excitement with him, while Marillion settled down to become a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road band, maybe with subtle lyrics, but the music  ???

Oh! Now you're just being provocative! Naughty Nicky!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
... Korn ...

... This is a real progressive band ...

::)

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:07:22
Neal Morse - Testimony 2

:'( Still don't have that one... Is it any good?
Is it progressive enough? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:44:29
The Gathering ~ Sleepy Buildings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-05-26, 07:26:11
Abigail by King Diamond

A concept album with multiple characters and different vocal styles. But is it a progressive metal album ?

Whatever , it is a damn fine metal album and quicker and not as doomy as Candlemass - Nicky you should love it  ;)   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-05-26, 11:36:53
I'm listening to Karmakanic - "Entering The Spectra"
8. Is This The End?

This album makes me think of Pink Floyd in more ways than one. The singer sounds very much like Roger Waters. And the music has a Pink Floyd feel to it.

This track in particular sounds like a cross between Pink Floyd and Dream Theater actually.

Nice music. Are there fans here?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-05-26, 19:42:08
The clan destined

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9Tc7JS21I

Martin Walkyier , ex Sabbat and Skyclad's ,  new project
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-05-26, 19:46:28
Neal Morse - Testimony 2

I think it'll be the only album I play for a while, preparing for next week's gig 8). I'll be in Zwolle, but the gig on 4th June @ De Boerderij Zoetermeer will be filmed for DVD  *horns*.

And eh PH ..... prog enough for me  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-05-27, 10:24:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
And not only was Fish tremendous, but also Rothery and the other guys were doin exciting stuff.

Then they broke up, and Fish took the excitement with him, while Marillion settled down to become a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road band, maybe with subtle lyrics, but the music  ???

Well, I know that some of you guys disagree - each to theirs ... but Cap agrees with me  :)

Well, I would say that both acts kept being exciting for a while after they broke up but their last respective outputs don't excite me much  :P I think that Fish is really missing Rothery's talents, especially in soloing.

NP Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-05-27, 15:12:35
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:40:38
Oh! Now you're just being provocative! Naughty Nicky!

Actually not, I meant it seriously, Paxi. And I'm seriously wondering whether you guys are becoming middle-aged middle-of-the-road  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-05-27, 10:24:34
Well, I would say that both acts kept being exciting for a while after they broke up but their last respective outputs don't excite me much  :P

Iac his Field Of Crows from 2004 is very exciting, there's far more power in it than in H-Marillion's sleepy albums.

But I won't make any more unsolicited remarks about H-Marillion. I'm just wondering ... just like with Sparks: They made three highly original and wonderfully melodic albums 1974-75: Kimono My House, Propaganda, and Indiscreet; and then - unbelievably - they converted to some britpop disco sorta jive, and proceeded to record a series of imo unlistenable albums  :'(

They picked up in 2002 with Lil' Beethoven, but it's nothing like the endearing Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth and Hospitality On Parade  :)

Fortunately there are some ten classic Sparks songs that I can listen to again and again  8)


NP  Amorphis:  Far From The Sun  (2003)

It's good, but not extraordinary. At this point in my listening to Amorphis, it seems to me that they became stellar when Tomi Joutsen became their lead vocalist. Their first studio album with Tomi is Eclipse from 2006, and it's  *horns*

Any other opinions on this matter ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-05-27, 15:58:13
Post Eclipse Nicky they are superb but i also like My kantelle/Elegy and Tales from the thousand lakes is decent as well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-05-28, 13:30:16
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-05-26, 07:26:11
Abigail by King Diamond

Nicky you should love it  ;)

Hm, till now King Diamond (or Daimond, as Mad likes to spell'm  ;D ) has rubbed me the wrong way, but, of course, I take your recoms seriously, Funky, so I got KD (specifically Abigail) on my list of groups to check out  :)


NP  As I Lay Dying: The Powerless Rise  (2010)

Metalcore band from San Diego.

Despite the extreme band name, they are quite good, and have a surprising degree of melody (except for the first track). Remind me of Into Eternity, but more cohesive and more melody  *horns*


"As I Lay Dying have stated on numerous occasions that all of the members of the group are Christians. When asked if they're a Christian band or Christians in a band, Tim Lambesis stated on the band's FAQ, 'I'm not sure what the difference is between five Christians playing in a band and a Christian band. If you truly believe something, then it should affect every area of your life. All five of us are Christians. I believe that change should start with me first, and as a result, our lyrics do not come across very 'preachy.' Many of our songs are about life, struggles, mistakes, relationships and other issues that don't fit entirely in the spiritual category. However, all of these topics are written about through my perspective as a Christian.' During an August 2010 radio interview, Lambesis once more made a statement regarding the band and his faith, expressing that his world view as a Christian 'always comes across in our lyrics in some way or another.'"

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_%28band%29

Shows once again that Christians now are fully up to it in metal  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-05-28, 16:37:57
NP  Protest The Hero:  Sequoia Throne

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCdGNe3Bvs

Whew, I think a hurricane just hit me. Quite somethin  :o *horns*

Bit like Mars Volta meets Dillinger Escape Plan (two of my pantheon groups, so ...).

Gonna see Protest at Copenhell  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-05-28, 20:24:53
In a different vein, a beautiful melodic metal song:

NP  Cloudscape:  Alagoas

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxo_Fx4-jgU

Enjoy  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-05-29, 10:02:22
NP  As I Lay Dying:  The Powerless Rise

I'v gotten quite hooked by this band  :)

Here guys, try this great song. The video is cool too:

As I Lay Dying:  Anodyne Sea    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpglvpb2yYg  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2011-05-29, 10:54:51
Judgement by Anathema  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Last night I played La Sagrada Familia in honour of our Spanish cousins who play football the way it should be played.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-05-29, 20:09:51
Still in heavy rotation: Neal Morse - Testimony Two  *horns* 8)

But I also played today: Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-05-31, 09:32:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-05-27, 15:12:35
Actually not, I meant it seriously, Paxi. And I'm seriously wondering whether you guys are becoming middle-aged middle-of-the-road  ;)

Iac [Fish's] Field Of Crows from 2004 is very exciting, there's far more power in it than in H-Marillion's sleepy albums.

I might not be the right advocate for Marillion, but haven't you ever heard of "Marbles" with The Invisible Man, Ocean Cloud or Neverland? Or "Anoraknophobia" with the excellent If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill or Quartz or This Is The 21st Century?

They might not be heavy like Nevermore or anything, but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-31, 12:35:59
Testimony by Mr Morse

The first one not the new one.

I love Lifeline but have not given enough time and listening effort to his other solo work.
That changes today  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-05-31, 15:15:19
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-05-31, 12:35:59
Testimony by Mr Morse

The first one not the new one.

I love Lifeline but have not given enough time and listening effort to his other solo work.
That changes today  ;)

Well, then you're in for a treat! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-05-31, 15:55:28
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-05-31, 09:32:55
I might not be the right advocate for Marillion, but haven't you ever heard of "Marbles" with The Invisible Man, Ocean Cloud or Neverland? Or "Anoraknophobia" with the excellent If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill or Quartz or This Is The 21st Century?

They might not be heavy like Nevermore or anything, but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.

:P PH, you are killing me. Do you have a problem with love songs ?

NP Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2011-05-31, 21:25:08
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2011-05-29, 10:54:51
Judgement by Anathema  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I love this album.  It's one of the ones in the CD player in my car, so I play it often (including yesterday  :) ).  I think I'm ready for another Anathema album.  I have Judgement, A Natural Disaster, and We're Here Because We're Here.  Any recommendations for a next choice?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-05-31, 23:11:59
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2011-05-31, 21:25:08
I love this album.  It's one of the ones in the CD player in my car, so I play it often (including yesterday  :) ).  I think I'm ready for another Anathema album.  I have Judgement, A Natural Disaster, and We're Here Because We're Here.  Any recommendations for a next choice?

Probably A Fine Day to Exit.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-01, 13:04:44
Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"
8. The Truth Will Set You Free

Well, I have at least sixty more minutes to go, but it's already a winner for me.
This album is sooooo much better than "Lifeline"! :)
Still haven't heard a bad song yet!

Neal's back! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-06-01, 19:39:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-01, 13:04:44
Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"
8. The Truth Will Set You Free

Well, I have at least sixty more minutes to go, but it's already a winner for me.
This album is sooooo much better than "Lifeline"! :)
Still haven't heard a bad song yet!

Neal's back! *horns*
Well said. Bought it a week ago and played it (both cd 1 and 2) every day. Preparation for tomorrow's gig. He'll play the whole album live  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-02, 14:43:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-05-31, 09:32:55
but haven't you ever heard

I actually have some 5-6 H-Marillion albums, and I'v listened a fair bit to them. A few years ago, I got real enthusiastic about the Fish-Marillion albums, and I expected some of that energy in the following albums. Unfortunately, as I probably have made clear by now  :P  I was disappointed.

A bit later, I played some H-Marillion stuff for Ms 007, and she went for it. I guess Hogarth has a voice that appeals to women (  ;) Pacenass  ;D ). She liked the mood and the flow too. In fact, she likes H-Marillion more than Fish-Marillion, partly cuz she finds Fish's singing too much ! - in contrast to me, who finds Hogarth's singing too little, too laid back  :-\

So, as it's been rather hard to find music we can share (I know you guys can recognise that), I'v played even more H-Marillion. Marbles is one of the albums we'v listened to quite a bit  :)


Quote
but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.

I think I know what ya mean, Paxi: prog, in the sense of trying out new stuff and varying. OK, admittedly H-Marillion have that. But to me, rock has to Rock (with a capital R), and H-Marillion simply doesnt rock to me. Instead my mind goes driftin away from the music and yearns for somethin that Rocks, somethin like Misplaced Childhood or Clutching At Straws - which, Bups, I too like better than Fish's solo albums  :)

Why did the guys have to break up - Cap, let's cry together  :'( :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-03, 11:01:28
NP  Negura Bunget:  Maiestrit, Maiastru Sfetnic

The title says all what it's about  ;D

Romanian metal, very dark and moody, ya got Draaacula breathing up yer neck - wooooo - super stuff, takes some time  *horns*


Here's the Amazon review by Nontheistdavid "saytr38" (Missouri), which hits it well:

"Great avant garde black metal!

June 13, 2010

I cannot stop listening to this cd. Negura Bunget are a black metal band from Romania who has served up a swirling, organic, and downright eerie black metal stew. Picture a mix of acoustic Opeth and electric Primordial. This album really is instrumental in essence because the eerie growling takes a back seat to the instruments. The swirling keyboards are a perfect complement. This could serve as Vlad The Impaler's theme music. If the shadowy hills and brooks of Romania could speak, this is what it would sound like. Very atmospheric and hypnotic. The last two songs are acoustic versions and they are absolutely amazing! Just as good as the acoustic masterpiece by Opeth called Damnation."

Anyone heard of this "Opeth" ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-03, 12:33:22
NP  Negura Bunget:  Maiestrit, Maiastru Sfetnic  (on repeat)

Man, I'm really gettin hooked by this stuff - and I'm wearin out the lacquer on Ms' table  *horns*

It's true, as Nontheistdavid indicates, that the last two "acoustic" songs are unbelievably beautiful. But the whole album is incredible !

Funky, Mad, Tom, Iggy, Greenie  ;)
 
Actually has some of this Anathema thingy  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-06-03, 13:06:22
As a fan of both Opeth and Primordial i will have to check this lot out Nick. Good work sir

Been listening to testimony 2 which i am enjoying and will give the new Amorphis one a spin tonight
and then report back tomorrow  ;)

Off to the gym at lunch so Ghost Reveries or Nightfall will keep me company on the cross trainer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-03, 13:29:23
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-06-03, 13:06:22
As a fan of both Opeth and Primordial i will have to check this lot out Nick. Good work sir

Nice to share with ya, Funky Boy  :)

Negura Bunget are going into my prog pantheon. These guys have developed somethin very special  *horns*

Their Maiestrit is terribly addictive. Man, I simply can't get that damn disc outta the player  :o

Yup, Opeth, Primordial, Riverside, and Anathema are the deal. Plus some special ... hm, whatshallwecallit ? Transylvania Blues ?  ;D

And "swirling" also gets it right  8)

Can it get any better, guys ?  :)

But give it some repeated runs  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-06-03, 13:06:22
Been listening to testimony 2 which i am enjoying and will give the new Amorphis one a spin tonight
and then report back tomorrow  ;)

Off to the gym at lunch so Ghost Reveries or Nightfall will keep me company on the cross trainer

Whewee  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-06-03, 14:02:02
http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=11367

Sounds interesting Nick  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-03, 14:50:54
Yup, nice review, Funky. Thanx  :)

This group is destined to become BIG  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-06-03, 18:09:50
Resistor ~ Rise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-06-03, 19:39:35
Neal Morse - Testimony
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Neal Morse - Testimony Two

What an awesome gig last evening  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-04, 20:23:15
Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-06-05, 15:04:47
Asia - Silent Nation
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-06-06, 09:38:54
I've been listening to Neal Morse's "Testimony" and "Testimony Two" non stop.
And it has been awesome!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-06, 13:22:40
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-06-06, 09:38:54
I've been listening to Neal Morse's "Testimony" and "Testimony Two" non stop.
And it has been awesome!

Seconded  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2011-06-06, 14:04:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-05-25, 17:22:31
JP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood

A great classic  *horns* *horns* *horns*

from the time when Marillion were one of the most exciting bands on this planet. And not only was Fish tremendous, but also Rothery and the other guys were doin exciting stuff.

Then they broke up, and Fish took the excitement with him, while Marillion settled down to become a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road band, maybe with subtle lyrics, but the music  ???

Well, I know that some of you guys disagree - each to theirs ... but Cap agrees with me  :)

Absolutely. Marillion ended 1988. *sniff*  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2011-06-06, 14:05:58
np: Cyberdesign - I Feel You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIy7iOfbx3w

Put on your Headphones, lie back, close your eyes, put up a smile, then press play. This guy is awesome.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-06-06, 15:35:52
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2011-06-06, 14:05:58
Put on your Headphones, lie back, close your eyes, put up a smile, then press play. This guy is awesome.

I put on my headphones, I lied back, closed my eyes, smiled, but then couldn't press play anymore.

About the song. Well, it's not really my cup of tea. And I think in its genre there's better dance/trance/techno out there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-06-06, 19:51:00
Vangelis - "El Greco [OST]"
2. Part 2

Very nice and relaxing music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-06-06, 23:55:58
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2011-06-06, 14:04:59
Absolutely. Marillion ended 1988. *sniff*  :'(

In a way ... you're right.

The Fish-Marillion can not be compared with the H-Marillion.
To me, they are two different bands. With similarities but still. ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-06-07, 10:35:56
PP Asia - Aqua
NP Unitopia - Artificial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-07, 10:38:17
Pallas ~ XXV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-07, 14:48:58
Tonight i will be giving the first Black Country Communion album a spin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-06-07, 17:23:21
Played:

Faith No More:  The Real Thing

Great album by great band  *horns*

Noone else into'm ?


Nachtmystium:  Addicts

I'm really into this atmospheric moody metal thingy these days. Negura Bunget fit into it too  :)


Haken:  Aquarius

Another smasher  *horns*

Nicky.




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-06-07, 18:45:53
Pendragon - Passion
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-06-07, 21:44:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-06-07, 17:23:21
Played:

Faith No More:  The Real Thing

Great album by great band  *horns*

Noone else into'm ?

Perhaps you should tell us what's so great about it first.



I played Frost*'s "Milliontown" album after not having it played for, well, almost two years perhaps?
In the train, on my way to home, I played Black Light Machine three times in a row.
The lady who was sitting opposite to me was doing the "what the..."-face when I played those awesome guitar solos.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-06-08, 05:02:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-06-07, 17:23:21
Played:

Faith No More:  The Real Thing

Great album by great band  *horns*

Noone else into'm ?

Actually, I am.  I've had that CD since shortly after it was released.  It's a ton of fun -- sorta metal with a little bit of everything else mixed in.   *horns*

Today I got stuck in awful NY traffic and had time to play two CDs:

Blind Ego - Mirror     I'm getting to like this more than I did when I first got it.

Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon    My current choice for the best American prog album ever.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 06:29:25
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-06-07, 21:44:26
Perhaps you should tell us what's so great about it first.

This should do it:

From Out Of Nowhere  www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16hgOn1lVI

Midlife Crisis  www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPuNLlhrLT0   ;)

Whew, great songs - and whatta energy  *horns*

Enjoy !


NP  Colleagues  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-08, 08:59:39
I just have to post on page 666! 8)

It's been a while, so what have I been up to musically?

Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy: I've been playing it a lot the last week or so. I was never really into Pagan's Mind but some raving reviews on their latest release made me buy my first album by them. And wow, under what rock have I been living? ??? I think the album is great. It's heavy, it's catchy, it's melodic, it's epic and the singing is amazing. This is the kind of album that needs to be played LOUD. It's definitely not a good album to listen to in your car though 'cause it will be getting you speeding tickets for sure... *horns*

System Of A Down - Toxicity: Last sunday was a lazy one. I went to a bachelor's party on saturday and had a good time, drank way too much and when I went to bed the night was long gone. Obviously I wasn't very useful on sunday. Anyway, on sunday-evening I sat behind my computer for a bit of mindless browsing and just when I was about to shut it down and go to bed early I stumbled across a livestream of the Rock am Ring-festival in Germany where I saw that System Of A Down was about to enter the stage. Needless to say I couldn't turn off my computer. Instead I watched a highly energetic concert in the pouring German rain that made me rediscover the genius that is Toxicity. I've listened to it at least twice a day since then, that's probably more than I listened to it in total the last few years. But it's great to be back in SOAD-land!

Oh, and I ended up having five whole hours of sleep that night... ::)

Jolly - The Audio Guide to Happiness, Part 1: This is an album that impressed me a lot since I discovered it (thanks to the Room!). There is something about it that keeps me coming back to it. No matter how much I hear it, it just doesn't bore me at all. The track 'Joy' is one of the very best songs I heard in a long while, by any band. It's got such a great melody, I wish I'd be the one who came up with it! ;D Bring on part 2! *horns*

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light: I wasn't very happy when Dave Grohl announced how they would be recording this album - in Dave Grohl's garage using only analog equipment. Because of this I feared the sonic quality of the album would be in the vain of Pain Of Salvation's Road Salt One. Luckily this isn't the case and Foo Fighters might have come up with their best album yet. It's filled with great up-tempo songs with intriguing riffs and catchy choruses. The band sounds tighter than ever and Dave Grohl is on fire. The only song that took me some time to get used to was White Limo, due to the constant screaming. Repeated listens helped me to see this song as one of the album's highlights so there you go...

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-06-06, 23:55:58
The Fish-Marillion can not be compared with the H-Marillion.

Indeed. H-Marillion is much better.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-06-08, 09:11:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-08, 08:59:39
Indeed. H-Marillion is much better.

Tom
Ah, young people  ::)  :)

If you were born one or two decades sooner, maybe you would think other way but it doesn't really matter.

NP Gamma Ray - Blast From The Past
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-06-08, 12:25:17
Tonight The visitor will be musically accompanying me on the way home  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-08, 13:13:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 06:29:25
This should do it:

Didn't. :(

Sorry. I think you need a bit more to convince me. :-\

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 14:38:58
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-08, 08:59:39
It's been a while, so what have I been up to musically?

Thanx for the tips, Tom  8)


Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy: I have three early PM studio albums. I played them some four years ago. I liked'm somewhat, but I wasnt really gripped, and I didnt like the singing. But with your warm recom of HE, I guess I'l just have to put it on my SL  8)

System Of A Down - Toxicity: I'v mainly heard SOAD casually, on radio, a few times on YouTube, and I once borrowed a couple of SOAD albums from a friend. I'v had Toxicity on my SL for a while, guess I should upgrade it  :)

Jolly - The Audio Guide to Happiness, Part 1: I too am enthusiastic about this one  *horns*

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light: My attempts with Foo Fighters havent been too successful. I simply find them boring. But I'l give'm another run at some point  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-08, 15:56:11
Frost* - "Milliontown"
6. Milliontown

The highly catchy 'The Only Survivors' section.

Man, this is so nice. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 17:55:27
NP  Black Label Society:  Order Of The Black  (2010)

Nice, rocks and is well played, altho rather regular metal  8)

So, Paxi, when are ya gonna venture past the safe haven of DT into the dangerrrous world of metal  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-08, 18:48:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 17:55:27
So, Paxi, when are ya gonna venture past the safe haven of DT into the dangerrrous world of metal  ;)

So now all of a sudden, DT isn't metal anymore?
You still looking forward to their upcoming album then? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-08, 20:04:07
Listening to:
Kaipa - "In The Wake Of Evolution"
1. In The Wake Of Evolution

I remember being still in discovery phase regarding this band. That was a really awesome time for me, 'cos this band is so good!
One of the best 2010 albums for me by the way!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-09, 06:33:01
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-08, 18:48:28
So now all of a sudden, DT isn't metal anymore?

Of course DT are metal, in fact brilliant metal, and they are even dangerous at times - like a true metal group should be  ;)

But for some reason that I don't understand, DT are comme il faut in broad prog circles, while e.g. Judas Priest and Opeth aint, altho they are equally brilliant and equally prog  ???

Admittedly Nevermore are harsher, and thus harder to get into  :)


Quote
You still looking forward to their upcoming album then? ;D

Of course, very much so  *horns* :P

I'm gonna miss Mike I, but I'm very curious about what Mike II is gonna contribute with  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-11, 10:47:02
NP  Sparks:  Hospitality On Parade

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBNE9qnLaI

Wonderful song, one of my fave rock songs  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-06-11, 11:29:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-08, 14:38:58
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light: My attempts with Foo Fighters havent been too successful. I simply find them boring. But I'l give'm another run at some point  :-\

Hey Nick, try this link where you can hear/see Foo Fighters perform their whole new album live in the studio and see if you like (any of) it : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnmzins2Uow

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-11, 10:47:02
NP  Sparks:  Hospitality On Parade

Wonderful song, one of my fave rock songs  *horns*

I'm sorry but I think that sounds awful, especially the vocals... ::) But maybe it's because you're older than me... :P

NP: Editors - Back Room

Pretty straightforward but also pretty good! 8)

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-11, 19:25:43
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-06-12, 16:18:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-06-11, 11:29:13
Hey Nick, try this link where you can hear/see Foo Fighters perform their whole new album live in the studio and see if you like (any of) it

I played some of it. I like all that energy, and I think it's great that they made it all accessible for free on YouTube. I'm sure they'r real genuine and in it for the music, and not for the money. (Guess they have enuff to live quite comfortably by now.)

It just doesnt seem to me like they'v put so much effort into making their songs. My guess is that Dave - or some other guy in the group - started strumming or riffing casually, the other guys got into it, and they quickly got a song banged together, smacked some straightforward lyrics to it  :-\

I'm not sayin that Kurt worked long and hard to get his songs together, but he emerged at the time with a unique energy and total commitment, which had its prog value  *horns*

Dave has, probably genuinely, tried to extend that energy ... but a lot has happened since Nirvana, and we (read: critical proggie listeners) need somethin else now  ;)

Well, that's my take on it. If anyone disagrees, then let us hear  :)

I do like Dave's contribution to Them Crooked Vultures, a pantheon group with me, but here he's also in an entirely different company  ;)


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I'm sorry but I think that sounds awful, especially the vocals... ::) But maybe it's because you're older than me... :P

???

Hey Tom, did you give it a proper chance ?

You know, it is very special and requires some tuning in  ;)

Iac I'm a real succor for this song  :)

I like the commentary by Thequornhunt (must be a veggie) right under the YouTube video:

"My goodness. My godness. But are they known today outside Scandinavia and the UK? Everybody's always copied them and yet no credit has been given. For me, Indescreet and Kimono my house opened my eyes to music, as did in a way Sweet with Fanny Adams. And this is my absolute favourite. Thanks Sparks. Some of us will never forget =D"

Right, Sparks is probably the most uncredited group eva in rock history  :(

But what do I care really: They made these fantastic songs on Kimono, Indiscreet, and Propaganda, and they bring joy again and again to those of us who go straight for the real thing - and avoid getting misled by commercial TV and radio  ;)


And Tom, if there's anythin with age, then it's that it's harder to trick me today than thirty years ago, e.g. convince me that somethin is innovative. And I go more for special stuff than I did earlier. You know, I'v heard quite a lotta music by now  ;)


But OK, how about this one then, also one of my rock faves:

Sparks:  Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth    www.youtube.com/watch?v=haf5s0b--zw

You even got a marshie introducing the performance  ;D

Man, I can see that wonderful video over and over, sooo much melody and pure joy  *horns*

Am I the only one who digs Sparks ?  Whew, I really like those three albums from their classic era  8)


Okay Tom, I'm pretty sure you'l like this one iac, and ya gotta get to know this fantabulous metal band - man:

Negura Bunget:  Dacia Hiperboreana    www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPQY1M1s-RI

Negura can be a lot more sophisticated, but there's some pristine beauty in these relatively simple moods  :)

I'v posted the song several times before, in the Room and on FB ... well, iac here ya have another chance  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-06-13, 08:27:37
Fischer Z - Going Red For A Salad (compilation album)

youth sentiments  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 09:01:59
NP  Killswitch Engage:  As Daylight Dies

Hm, don't quite getit  :-\

Anyone else into this band ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 09:29:13
NP  Zep:  Achilles Last Stand

Maybe not one of their best, but man, this is Zep  *horns*

Listenin to that stuff brings back sooo much  8)

You young Roomies under 30 don't have a chance to getit, but Iggy, Funky, Cap, Bups, Teunis ?


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2011-06-13, 08:27:37
youth sentiments  8)

;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 09:34:26
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-07, 14:48:58
Tonight i will be giving the first Black Country Communion album a spin

Hey Funky, what's that ?

...

OK, found the answer myself:

"Black Country Communion is an English-American rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian, and Joe Bonamassa." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Country_Communion

Next question: What'r they like ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 09:46:44
NP  Pearl Jam:  Yield

This is one of the groups that have taken longest time with me, but now I really like'm, and I'm in no doubt any longer that they'r pantheon  *horns*

Their lyrics are great too  8)

No Way is a real smasher - crank it up, guys:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-5ON-OfTqg

I'm not so sure about the video tho  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 15:44:23
NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too  *horns*

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad  ;)

Here, a great ballad:

Iced Earth:  Ghost Of Freedom    www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Y5GZzMcl8

lesdavidov (directly under the video):

"The ghost of freedom is watching over soldiers who fight or fought for liberty and peace. Its about a boy who lost his father in the war, but everyone can interpret the song its own way."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 17:27:57
NP  Futures End:  Your Decay  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8wpMka6zN8&NR=1

From Wikipedia:

Futures End is a Californian progressive metal band formed by guitarists Christian Wentz and Marc Pattison.

Once their first few demos were completed, Fred Marshall, formerly of progressive metal band Zero Hour, was chosen to be their vocalist for his powerful vocals and great melodic sense. Shortly thereafter, bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Sadus, Iced Earth) and drummer Jon Allen (Testament, Sadus) came on board to complete Futures End.

Their music has been compared to bands such as Symphony X, Testament, and Alice In Chains.

The band's debut album, Memoirs of a Broken Man, was released in October 2009 under Nightmare Records to considerable critical acclaim from the heavy metal community. That same year, the album was voted 'Best Progressive Metal Album of 2009' in USA Progressive Music Magazine's annual poll, beating fellow contestants Redemption, Shadow Gallery, Edgend, and progressive metal giants Dream Theater.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futures_End

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 18:20:10
Nachtmystium:  Assassins

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQKtFw-Ngw

Super, a group that keeps me returning for more  *horns*

deektedrgg: "these guys are Freakin' awesome"  :)

Funky, Mad, Iggy, Tom, Bups  ;)

Hey guys, what happened to metal ?  Do you let yer Ms's switch off yer sets when ya'r playin metal ?  So it's pussy rock from now on ?  :P

Comon, let's see some action here  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 21:13:23
Hey guys, here's somethin real nice: Have you heard of Shadowlight ? They were recommended to me on Facebook. I'm sure that Arena fans will like'm  8)

If you'r on FB, then here:  www.facebook.com/pages/Shadowlight/101240186599103?sk=app_2405167945

If ya'r not, well, then get there ... or find Shadowlight somewhere else  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-06-14, 12:18:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 15:44:23
NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too  *horns*

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad  ;)
I only have their Live In Athens and it's good indeed but I find most of their lyrics and attitude too nationalist for my taste, like many metal bands unfortunately  :P

NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Too soon to judge apart from the cover of Kansas' Point Of Know Return which is good and shows that the guys have good influences  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-14, 13:20:08
In the gym yesterday it was Lifeline by Neal Morse and today it could be Police or Status Quo - nice bit of
rock  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-14, 13:22:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 15:44:23
NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too  *horns*

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad  ;)

Here, a great ballad:

Iced Earth:  Ghost Of Freedom    www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Y5GZzMcl8

lesdavidov (directly under the video):

"The ghost of freedom is watching over soldiers who fight or fought for liberty and peace. Its about a boy who lost his father in the war, but everyone can interpret the song its own way."

Nicky.

I will give this a blast tonight Nicky and thanks as ever for all your recommendations.

We might not always like them but it is great that you share with us all my friend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-06-14, 20:15:10
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-06-15, 06:39:42
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

This is a good album, but thus far it hasn't blown me away the way Night and Tick Tock have.  Hopefully they have another one the quality of those still in them.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-06-13, 09:29:13

NP  Zep:  Achilles Last Stand

Maybe not one of their best, but man, this is Zep  *horns*


That is the best song from Presence if memory serves.  That's one of many LPs that's been boxed up and hasn't seen the light of day since I moved to my present location.   ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-15, 06:49:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-06-14, 12:18:08
I only have their Live In Athens and it's good indeed but I find most of their lyrics and attitude too nationalist for my taste, like many metal bands unfortunately  :P

It's correct that their lyrics express devotion to their country (USA), but I think that they do it in a nice way. I consider that the US-Americans have good reasons to be proud of their country  :)

Why should only Frenchies be allowed to be chauvinistic, Bups ?  ;D


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NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Too soon to judge apart from the cover of Kansas' Point Of Know Return which is good and shows that the guys have good influences  ;)

Great to see that you'r expanding yer prog portfolio  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-15, 10:46:12
I think it might be better for me not to comment on Nicky's last few Now Playing-posts and their YouTube links. :-X

Instead I want you all to know what I'm listening to (that's what this topic is about after all):

Dream Theater - "Awake"
5. Voices

James LaBrie has progressed a lot since and after this album. But this album is already very nice. Very dark too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-15, 13:33:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-15, 10:46:12
I think it might be better for me not to comment on Nicky's last few Now Playing-posts and their YouTube links. :-X

Except that I think you'l like Shadowlight, Paxi, and maybe Sparks too, as they'r very melodic and not heavy  ;)

NP  Crimson Glory: Astronomica  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-06-15, 15:35:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-15, 13:33:49
Except that I think you'l like Shadowlight, Paxi, and maybe Sparks too, as they'r very melodic and not heavy  ;)

NP  Crimson Glory: Astronomica  *horns*

Nicky.

Crimson Glory - now there is a blast from the past ! Masks and melodic metal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-15, 16:13:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-08, 08:59:39
Indeed. H-Marillion is much better.

Tom

*gnarf* do I have to say anything about that? The form, not the content, I mean...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-15, 17:38:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-15, 13:33:49
Except that I think you'l like Shadowlight, Paxi, and maybe Sparks too, as they'r very melodic and not heavy  ;)

Actually, I was especially referring to the Sparks YouTube links. I almost can't believe it's the same Nicky who was such a metal fan. In my ears Sparks sounds really awful. A 1970's pop band, and not very good at it. Man, in that time Genesis was doing many interesting things.
But everyone has his sins. Nicky might have a few more, perhaps. ;D

Shadowlight sounded alright (nothing like Arena though). And there was even *something* I liked about that Negura Bunget band you talked about. The music and feeling was ok, but I think they should get another vocalist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-06-15, 18:48:45
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-06-15, 20:40:29
Dream the Electric Sleep ~ Lost and Gone Forever

Info: http://www.dreamtheelectricsleep.com/ (http://www.dreamtheelectricsleep.com/)

You can download their album for free. Give it a try. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 06:42:55
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-14, 13:22:01
thanks as ever for all your recommendations.

great that you share with us all my friend.

Great to share with you, Funky  :)


Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-15, 16:13:06
*gnarf* do I have to say anything about that? The form, not the content, I mean...

Actually, Cap, both singular and plural are acceptable in English  ;)

The associations differ tho:  Singular indicates the group as an entity, while plural refers to it as an assembly of individuals.

I too prefer the plural form, as I note what the individual members contribute with.

But here I think it's really a matter of taste  :)


But the content of Tom's post is absolutely wrong  ;D


NP  Marillion:  Clutching At Straws

Not as good as Misplaced Childhood imo, but it has the wonderful Warm Wet Circles  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-15, 17:38:06
But everyone has his sins. Nicky might have a few more, perhaps. ;D

:P

Or maybe I'm more open and versatile with my music tastes  ;)

Sparks obviously are an acquired taste. Took me some time too some thirty years ago. When I picked them up again recently, I liked a few of their songs, particularly Mother Earth, but several others sounded weird. But then, after a few runs, I liked almost all the songs on the three classic albums  :)

Paxi, play Mother Earth three times, and then tell me  ;)


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Shadowlight sounded alright (nothing like Arena though).

:)

Only few groups can measure up with Arena  ;)


Quote
I think they should get another vocalist.

That's cuz ya don't like growl  ;)

Grrrrrrrrowl  >:( >:( >:(

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 08:53:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 06:42:55
But the content of Tom's post is absoltely wrong  ;D

Absoltely? ??? I guess that's what happens when you're posting in the middle of the night... ;D

In al seriousness, I believe I'm in the minority here by claiming that I like h-Marillion more than Fish-Marillion. But does that make my opinion wrong? I don't think so...

It's not that I dislike the Fish-era but I simply like Steve Hogarth more as a singer and I prefer Marillion's current more contemporary sound to the old (and dated) prog that's displayed on Script for a Jester's Tear, Fugazi and Misplaced Childhood.

QuoteNP  Marillion:  Clutching At Straws

This is my favourite album from the Fish-era by a mile, today it's still in my Marillion top 5. Only Incommunicado is out of place on this album imo but other than that it's perfect. 8)

NP: Metallica - Death Magnetic

Still pretty much  *horns**horns**horns**horns**horns**horns*.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 12:31:32
JP: Rammstein - Liebe Ist Für Alle Da

Anyone into them? I've never been much of a fan of their music but this latest output just ticks all my boxes. It's a great album!

NP: Foo Fighters - Wasting Light

I can't get enough of this album. 8)

By the way, Nicky, nice post about Foo Fighters the other day. Although I don't agree with you on the songwriting-part I can see where you're coming from - a prog point of view (I believe). The thing is though, Foo Fighters haven't got anything to do with prog and I'm glad they don't. They 'just' rock, big time! *horns*

I also just checked out some Nachtmystium on Youtube. I'm not really sure what to think. The music sounds great but somehow it didn't really grip me. But maybe repeated listens will do the trick... :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 14:17:39
I admit, I'm not the most frequent poster these days, but man, this place gets more quiet on a daily basis. Oh well... ::)

JP: Pendragon - Passion

There's no Indigo to be found on this album, but the overall quality of this record is of a very high standard. Pendragon's best effort to date? Let's give it some more time to sink in but I believe it will end up pretty high on my list.

NP: Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy

Great metal-album!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 14:38:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 08:53:40
In al seriousness

Touché, Tom  ;D

Yeah, I was posting from work, and I had to leave the computer all of a sudden. Yup, that's life when ya'r a workin man  ;)

And yes, I meet at 6.15 A.M. (5.15 Room time).

Now I'm off, and on my way to town with my Mum to do some errands in preparation for her trip to the USA on Saturday  8)

And afterwards to my Theosophical study group  :)

So NP is waaay off  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 15:44:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 14:38:11
Touché, Tom  ;D

Oh my, I made it easy for you there... :-[ But in my defence, it felt like I was posting in the middle of the night too! :P

NP: Blackfield - Welcome To My DNA

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-06-16, 19:27:33
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Pallas - XXV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-06-17, 02:34:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 08:53:40
In al seriousness [sic], I believe I'm in the minority here by claiming that I like h-Marillion more than Fish-Marillion. But does that make my opinion wrong? I don't think so...

It's not that I dislike the Fish-era but I simply like Steve Hogarth more as a singer and I prefer Marillion's current more contemporary sound to the old (and dated) prog that's displayed on Script for a Jester's Tear, Fugazi and Misplaced Childhood.

I'm with you Tom.
I like Script very much and Misplaced Childhood even more (even Kayleigh and Lavender, I think they are one of the best 'mainstream' songs there are). But Fish-Marillion is more Rock, where h-Marillion is more 'art', so to say. The new Marillion is the beauty and the old Marillion is the beast.
Some like the hardrocking raw beast, and some like the sweet dreamy beauty.
I like both sides but I find that Marillion is better at beauty and art than rocking.
When I want to rock, I'll listen to something more metal.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 06:42:55
Or maybe I'm more open and versatile with my music tastes  ;)

You're probably right.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 06:42:55
Sparks obviously are an acquired taste. Took me some time too some thirty years ago. When I picked them up again recently, I liked a few of their songs, particularly Mother Earth, but several others sounded weird. But then, after a few runs, I liked almost all the songs on the three classic albums  :)

Paxi, play Mother Earth three times, and then tell me  ;)

I'll tell you. I've watched it three times already. I must say it got better. The first time I was almost crying because of how bad it is. The second time I had a fun time laughing at all the funny stuff and how silly it was. The third time I could already sing the simple lyrics better than the singer playbacked them.

I had a fun time. It didn't really move me, but it did activate my laugh muscles. So there was motion caused by electric impulses. Can I call it e-motion?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-16, 12:31:32
But maybe repeated listens will do the trick... :)

Yeah, took me some time too. They'r pretty subtle  ;)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-06-17, 02:34:15
The new Marillion is the beauty and the old Marillion is the beast.

Yeah, just like I'm the beauty and you'r the beast, Paxi  :P

'art'  ::)


Quote
I had a fun time.

And for once you played my links  *horns*

So we both benefitted  8)


Quote
I could already sing the simple lyrics better than the singer playbacked them.

Yeah, I'l admit that the lyrics of Sparks are rather simple-minded. But those were the times, Paxi. You have to remember that this was 1974/75 - long before anyone thought of you. Noone at the time had the sorta philosophical lyrics that we proggies cherish today  ;)


Quote
When I want to rock, I'll listen to something more metal.

OK, show me then .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-06-17, 15:40:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
Yeah, just like I'm the beauty and you'r the beast, Paxi  :P

Exactly!


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
'art'  ::)

What's so funny about 'art'? If there was an 'f' in front of it, I could imagine that YOU could laugh about it, but...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
And for once you played my links  *horns*

You'd be surprised. I almost always play your YouTube links. But most of the time I don't really feel like replying to it. ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
Yeah, I'l admit that the lyrics of Sparks are rather simple-minded.

Well, that's a start.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
But those were the times, Paxi. You have to remember that this was 1974/75

Yes, about the same time Genesis came up with "The Lamb...", King Crimson did "Red", Pink Floyd where in their "Wish You Were Here" period, even Mike Oldfield did interesting things with his "Ommadawn" album.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-06-17, 13:12:02
OK, show me then .....  ;)

Alright. Will do in a minute.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-06-17, 19:10:22
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul (black album)
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-18, 08:46:52
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-18, 13:30:19
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-06-17, 15:40:47
What's so funny about 'art'? If there was an 'f' in front of it, I could imagine that YOU could laugh about it

;D

It's just that you don't seem to acknowledge that Misplaced Childhood is ART to me - and I guess to Cap and Bups too  ;)

ART can have bite, be the beast, if you so like.

E.g. Priest's Nostradamus is art in all senses to me: Musical handicraft, philosophically/religiously intriguing, powerful, and filled with all sorts of innovative details. You should give it a try, Paxi. I think with an open mind and some (more) patience, you could go for it.

But more about Priest later  ;)


Quote
You'd be surprised. I almost always play your YouTube links.

You missed out on the fabulous Euphoria Morning. But it's still there  ;)

But else  8)


Quote
Yes, about the same time ...

Yeah, to some extent, but you have to have a different perspective here:  To my mind, Sparks had a sense of melody comparable to only Beatles, and Request-Banquet-era Stones (another group that had a fabulous sense of melody, but then checked out after a few albums  ??? ). Try to listen to Mother Earth in that perspective  ;)


Gotta run off now, take my Mum to the airport (visits my bro in Paris, and then my sis on Long Island  :) ), and then I hope to catch the great Protest the Hero at Copenhell  *horns*

Here's a sample of the biggest (positive) surprise to me at Copenhell: Baptized in Blood, from Ontario, totally freakin live, and excellent in studio too:

Baptized In Blood:  Dirty's Back    www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka7lonxdmQw

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-18, 16:52:58
Kamelot ~ Poetry for the Poisoned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-18, 20:08:25
Neal Morse - Testimony
IQ - Frequency
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-06-18, 21:31:59
NP Angra - Hunters and Prey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-18, 22:25:32
Muse - Hullabaloo DVD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-18, 23:54:00
Pagan's Mind ~ God's Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2011-06-19, 04:55:37
JP: Garbage - Garbage

NP: IQ - The Seventh House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-06-19, 16:33:26
The Lens - Regeneration
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-06-19, 18:32:50
Hillsong - a beautiful exchange

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ

Neil Morse - Testimony 1/2  the man a a genius !!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-06-19, 18:38:05
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-06-19, 18:32:50
Neil Morse - Testimony 1/2  the man a a genius !!
Neal certainly is  ;).

np: Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-06-19, 19:33:35
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2011-06-19, 18:38:05
Neal certainly is  ;).

np: Carptree - Nymf

Too much wine and sun  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-06-19, 19:33:48
NP: Symphony X - Iconoclast

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow this new album is amazing! *horns**horns**horns**horns**horns**horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-06-19, 20:08:37
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2011-06-19, 19:33:48
NP: Symphony X - Iconoclast

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow this new album is amazing! *horns**horns**horns**horns**horns**horns*

Tom

I've heard some good things about it.
Though it follows the same Symphony X path we all know, it seems that the album sounds a bit like the beginning of S.X. meaning that it sounds like The Divine Wings of Tragedy and The Damnation Game.
Is this true?

NP> Thin Lizzy ~ Black Rose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-06-20, 07:46:41
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-06-19, 20:08:37
It seems that the album sounds a bit like the beginning of S.X. meaning that it sounds like The Divine Wings of Tragedy and The Damnation Game.
Is this true?

It doesn't sound like a particular album, it 'just' sounds like Symphony X so I don't think you can go wrong with this one. It's pretty aggressive in the vocal department again, with Russell Allen's raspy (yet very melodic) vocals. Musically it's a bit more complex than Paradise Lost. Not that Paradise Lost was easy listening, but you know what I mean... :D

The track that hints to the past most is When All Is Lost. It reminds me of The Odyssey (the album, not the track! ;)). Great song! *horns*

NP: Symphony X - Iconoclast

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-20, 10:54:56
Awake by DT

I do prefer their earlier less metallic stuff

Will give the new Symphony X a blast soon as well  *horns* Just to keep Tom happy  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-20, 11:53:05
6 degrees of inner turbulence by DT for the first time

WOW !!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-06-20, 12:12:04
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-20, 10:54:56
Will give the new Symphony X a blast soon as well  *horns* Just to keep Tom happy  ;D

Ah, don't do it for me, I just give the assist. All you have to do is to kick the ball it in the net, so to speak... ;D

Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-20, 11:53:05
6 degrees of inner turbulence by DT for the first time

WOW !!!!

For the first time? :o

SDOIT is actually very close to overtake Scenes From A Memory and becoming my favourite DT-album. 8)

NP: Enslaved - The Sleeping Gods

It was made available for free (and legally) a while ago but sorry guys, I can't find the link anymore! :-\

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-06-20, 13:07:31
Yes Tom it is the first time  :-[

I have copies of most of the DT albums but never seem to get round to listening to them which is my loss.

Trying to put that right over the next couple of days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-06-20, 15:19:44
Devin Townsend - "Ghost"

Sounds pleasant. Not really his style, but I find it interesting. Beautiful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2011-06-20, 17:12:59
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-06-20, 15:19:44
Devin Townsend - "Ghost"

Sounds pleasant. Not really his style, but I find it interesting. Beautiful.

I'm looking forward to it.  I've got both of the remaining Devin Townsend Project CDs on pre-order.  For some reason, even though he's over here in North America, his albums come out in Europe first.   :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-06-20, 19:12:41
Toto - Falling In Between Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 08:23:45
Rhapsody - Legendary tales

Imagine Nostradmus era Priest meets Symphony X/DT style prog/power metal with a healthy dose of cheese Italian style and there you go !! 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 12:40:40
Saxon - Call to arms

Metal how it should be  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-06-21, 14:56:51
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 08:23:45
Rhapsody - Legendary tales

Imagine Nostradmus era Priest meets Symphony X/DT style prog/power metal with a healthy dose of cheese Italian style and there you go !! 

I like mozzarella, mascarpone, gorgonzola, ricotta and such, but Italian metal is too cheesy for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-06-21, 17:57:48
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-06-21, 14:56:51
I like mozzarella, mascarpone, gorgonzola, ricotta and such

Nope  >:(


Quote
but Italian metal is too cheesy for me.

Yup  :D


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 08:23:45
Imagine Nostradamus-era Priest meets Symphony X / DT style prog/power metal

Yup  *horns*


Quote
a healthy dose of cheese Italian style

Nope  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-06-20, 12:12:04
SDOIT is actually very close to overtake Scenes From A Memory and becoming my favourite DT-album. 8)

Now you stop just there, Tom  >:(

;D

SDOIT is also a great album  *horns*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-06-20, 07:46:41
It doesn't sound like a particular album, it 'just' sounds like Symphony X

OK, OK, OK, Tom, I'v upped it  8)


NP  Haken:  Aquarius  *horns*

Recommended to all DT-fans  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 18:07:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PasJS-qgF6c

If its too loud then your'e brain dead  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-21, 18:12:26
Symphony X ~ Iconoclast

Goodbye Paradise Lost, hello Oconoclast!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-06-21, 18:47:44
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-21, 18:12:26
Symphony X ~ Oconoclast

Goodbye Paradise Lost, hello Oconoclast!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

In your enthusiasm you forgot the 'i' in 'Iconoclast'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-06-21, 19:13:55
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-21, 19:39:07
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-06-21, 18:47:44
In your enthusiasm you forgot the 'i' in 'Iconoclast'.

Thanks, Paco.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-06-21, 21:25:54
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-21, 19:39:07
Thanks, Paco.  ;)

You're welcome! ;)
There's still an Oconoclast in that post, but you already made a great effort in editing your post, so I won't bother you any longer. :)

Listening to Muse - "Absolution"
Butterflies And Hurricanes

I like it. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2011-06-21, 22:26:51
JP: IQ - Tales from the Lush Attic

Still probably my favorite IQ album.     

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Any recommendations for another album by these guys?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-06-21, 22:33:00
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2011-06-21, 22:26:51
JP: IQ - Tales from the Lush Attic

Still probably my favorite IQ album.     
One of the few IQ albums that I still haven't listened to  :P

NW One Cold Winter's Night - Kamelot

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-06-21, 23:09:06
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2011-06-21, 22:26:51
JP: IQ - Tales from the Lush Attic

Still probably my favorite IQ album.     

NP: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound

Any recommendations for another album by these guys?

Little man or Someone here is missing or What we have sown- all are fab
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-22, 11:45:15
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-06-21, 22:33:00
NW One Cold Winter's Night - Kamelot

Wonderful  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:41:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-16, 06:42:55
Actually, Cap, both singular and plural are acceptable in English  ;)
The associations differ tho:  Singular indicates the group as an entity, while plural refers to it as an assembly of individuals.
I too prefer the plural form, as I note what the individual members contribute with.
But here I think it's really a matter of taste  :)
But the content of Tom's post is absolutely wrong  ;D

I was actually referring to making posts like "this IS, and that is NOT...": opinions can't be stated as facts. Disturbs me more in this special case, as I don't share the opinion :) I should stop being too much of an old school teacher... sorry Tom.

Quote
NP  Marillion:  Clutching At Straws
Not as good as Misplaced Childhood imo, but it has the wonderful Warm Wet Circles  *horns*

I love it, it's a brilliant album. Haven't listened to it for quite while now, as like many others, cos I'm a bit over-fed (?) with the stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:45:01
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-06-17, 15:40:47
What's so funny about 'art'? If there was an 'f' in front of it, I could imagine that YOU could laugh about it, but...

Great, that made me laugh for quite a while :)

Oh, and while talking about "art" and being a "beast": just take the Porcupine Tree stuff, it has all there is to art and smashy metal stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:55:41
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-06-15, 20:40:29
Dream the Electric Sleep ~ Lost and Gone Forever

Info: http://www.dreamtheelectricsleep.com/ (http://www.dreamtheelectricsleep.com/)

You can download their album for free. Give it a try. ;)

Wow, they have some of the really big sounds in there. Very good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-22, 16:27:31
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:45:01
Oh, and while talking about "art" and being a "beast": just take the Porcupine Tree stuff, it has all there is to art and smashy metal stuff.

Excellent example!!
Porcupine Tree can be a beast and art at the same time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-22, 18:51:34
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:41:49
I was actually referring to making posts like "this IS, and that is NOT...": opinions can't be stated as facts.

OK, Cap, but you didnt make that clear. Anyhows, we all make categorical statements like that, meaning of course "imo"  ;)


Quote
I'm a bit over-fed (?) with the stuff.

:o

So what do you listen to instead, Cap ?

Quote
just take the Porcupine Tree stuff, it has all there is to art and smashy metal stuff.

True, but e.g. DT, Priest, and All That Remains have all that too  *horns*


NP  All That Remains  on  YouTube

e.g.  Two Weeks   www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGtW4AFyLyM

Baptized in Blood, Bullet for my Valentine, and All That Remains were the three big positive surprises for me at Copenhell, and ATR were the best (imo). Later, listenin to them on YouTube (I barely knew'm beforehand, and thus I didnt have any cd's by'm), it's clear to me that they'r pantheon (imo), and thus --> my pantheon groups  *horns*

I'l tell you more about my experiences at Copenhell later - promise - just have had some busy days  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-06-22, 18:54:48
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-22, 19:12:56
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:41:49
I was actually referring to making posts like "this IS, and that is NOT...": opinions can't be stated as facts. Disturbs me more in this special case, as I don't share the opinion :) I should stop being too much of an old school teacher... sorry Tom.

Yeah maybe you have a point but I was getting a bit fed up with all the praise for the Fish-era and the neglect towards the h-era, that's what triggered my reply. And besides, opinions can't be stated as facts you say? Then what's this:

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2011-06-06, 14:04:59
Marillion ended 1988.

???

;D

NP: Sun Domingo - Songs For End Times

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-06-22, 20:00:44
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-06-22, 20:19:22
JJP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
JP:  Devin Townsend - Physicist
NP: Devin Townsend - Terria

Getting ready for a double Devy delivery.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-06-22, 21:48:28
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2011-06-22, 15:55:41
Wow, they have some of the really big sounds in there. Very good.
Listening to it -DTES- right now : really cool !  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-23, 07:19:27
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-06-22, 20:19:22
Getting ready for a double Devy delivery.   *horns*

Me too!!! *horns*

NP: Symphony X - Iconoclast

I can't get enough of it. This album is turning out to be a masterpiece! 8)

I also played V: The New Mythology Suite yesterday, for the first time in more than a year. I forgot how good it really is. But the thing is, there's just too much good music around and I don't have the time to listen to it all. ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-06-23, 12:01:19
Rebecca St. James - "If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something"
5. Love Being Loved By You

Sometimes I just need this. This album is really nice PopRock.

...Noone can move me like You do...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-06-23, 13:22:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-06-23, 07:19:27
Me too!!! *horns*

NP: Symphony X - Iconoclast

I can't get enough of it. This album is turning out to be a masterpiece! 8)

I wouldn't go that far but it's a good album.
It does sound a bit like Paradise Lost but then better.

QuoteI also played V: The New Mythology Suite yesterday, for the first time in more than a year. I forgot how good it really is. But the thing is, there's just too much good music around and I don't have the time to listen to it all. ;D

Tom

Welcome to my life. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-23, 17:13:13
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-06-23, 13:22:11
Welcome to my life. ;)

I thought it was mine  ;D


NP  Lita Ford:  Lita

Some lady - whew - she sure can rip off yer b*s, guys   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lita_Ford.jpg

And she rocks bigtime !  Try these, guys:

Kiss Me Deadly   www.youtube.com/watch?v=36AmmAqATWY

Back To The Cave - niiiiice  :D   www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rNPqtphks0

And she plays a mean spade:

Lisa   www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuY4WXAkBEc

Talkin bout metal babes  :)

This is the most convincin one I'v come across  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-06-23, 21:42:41
Neal Morse - Testimony Two  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-06-24, 18:54:18
Satellite - Nostalgia
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-06-24, 22:53:01
Wolverine ~ Communication Lost

So far, the best album I've heard this year, by far!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-25, 10:54:34
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 12:52:24
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-06-24, 07:14:01
Swedish progmetal band Wolverine has released a new album, called Communication Lost.
And here's the video that goes along with these lyrics.
Watch and be amazed.  8)

Yeah 8) a bit like Amorphis. Thx Mad.


Guys, here are four great songs by two of my pantheon acts - special for you  :)


Faith No More:  Stripsearch    www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EN5P_wTLKc

Faith No More:  Pristina    www.youtube.com/watch?v=RywWpPdIXcc

From their Album Of The Year.


Fish:  Scattering Crows (Still Time)    www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiIpyQNiaIY   

Fish:  Shot The Craw    www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVLWK8mmewA

The two last songs on his Field Of Crows - surprisingly mellow. Wonderful lyrics and video to Scattering Crows.


And the fine:  Heart: Alone    www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cw1ng75KP0


NP  All That Remains  on  YouTube

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-06-25, 15:00:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-22, 18:51:34
So what do you listen to instead, Cap ?

Lately? Lots of Trance, actually. Uptempo Techno, too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-06-25, 15:00:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-06-22, 19:12:56
And besides, opinions can't be stated as facts you say? Then what's this:

Ah, guilty... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:02:03
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-06-25, 15:00:02
Lately? Lots of Trance, actually. Uptempo Techno, too.

Gosh, are there really that many years betwixt us, Cap  :o


Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-06-25, 15:00:50
Ah, guilty... :)

You know that for captains, dishonesty requires capital punishment  :o

;D


NP  Faith No More:  Stripsearch  (on repeat)

Man, can't get that song outta my head  *horns*

Any'o ya guys played it ?


I read in the magazine Sweden Rock that Iconoclast was considered the heaviest SyX album to date, the "Black album" of SyX.

From Amazon.com: "Considering this accomplished history of prolific creation, prog connoisseurs may ask themselves how SYMPHONY X could possibly go one better. The answer comes from the singer himself, Russell Allen: 'Iconoclast delivers a summary of our previous work and a musical positioning of SYMPHONY X within the second decade of the new century.' Meanwhile, Michael Romeo raises the bar enormously with his guitar work: 'This record will only become accessible to the listener after several runs. That was our purpose – otherwise we would have failed trying to create a multi-faceted and profound album that gives pleasure to our fans for a long time!'"

- http://www.amazon.com/Symphony-X/e/B000APF7NA/ref=ac_dpt_sa_bio

Hm, gets me pretty stoked .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:22:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:02:03

I read in the magazine Sweden Rock that Iconoclast was considered the heaviest SyX album to date, the "Black album" of SyX. Hm, gets me pretty stoked .....

Nicky.

Hmm, I thought that people considered Paradise Lost as the heaviest SyX album.  :-\
Don't really agree about Iconoclast because although it has it's heavy moments, there's also room for the softer SyX side.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:30:21
Ayreon - 01011001
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:55:53
NP  Lita Ford:  Lita

Top-rate for an album from 1988, rocks bigtime  *horns*

Lita's gone real metal lately. She did Sweden Rock in 2009, which really means somethin, as this is about as male as it can get, and she released her Wicked Wonderland same year. Gotta get this album soon .....

Curious to hear stuff like "Went to a party last Saturday night, I didn't get laid, I got in a fight uh-huh" and, "Stay with me, baby, I don't wanna make love to nobody else" sung by a babe in metalworld (to a/us guy/s), altho "Don't think I'm easy, I wasn't born blonde" is pretty nifty  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-25, 20:45:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 19:55:53
NP  Lita Ford:  Lita

Top-rate for an album from 1988, rocks bigtime  *horns*

Lita's gone real metal lately. She did Sweden Rock in 2009, which really means somethin, as this is about as male as it can get, and she released her Wicked Wonderland same year. Gotta get this album soon .....

Curious to hear stuff like "Went to a party last Saturday night, I didn't get laid, I got in a fight uh-huh" and, "Stay with me, baby, I don't wanna make love to nobody else" sung by a babe in metalworld (to a/us guy/s), altho "Don't think I'm easy, I wasn't born blonde" is pretty nifty  ;)

Nicky.

Ah, that's the album with a duet with Ozzy Osbourne.
Nice album, haven't played it in ages though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 20:56:21
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-25, 20:45:59
Ah, that's the album with a duet with Ozzy Osbourne.

Yup, that's one of the lesser songs  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-06-25, 21:14:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-06-25, 20:56:21
Yup, that's one of the lesser songs  ;)

Nicky.

I was quite in love with that song and of course,with Lita as well when I was younger. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-06-26, 12:26:49
Should interest some of you guys:

Interview with Steve Hogarth - Marillion (Rock Steady 1990)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=viRKMe0R6ag&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-06-26, 18:57:58
Lionheart by Saxon

They are ringing my metal bell a lot more than the recent Iron Maiden output  *horns*

Plus ? by Neal Morse which is wonderful , spiritual and uplifting   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2011-06-27, 11:51:17
IQ, Closer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-06-27, 19:39:50
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-28, 02:19:56
Wolverine ~ Your Favourite War (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1nmFBo2FKM)  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-06-29, 06:57:41
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-06-28, 02:19:56
Wolverine ~ Your Favourite War (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1nmFBo2FKM)  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Is it a good album Mad ?

Listening to Metal works by Judas Priest and ? by Neal Morse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-29, 17:46:10
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-06-29, 06:57:41
Listening to Metal Works by Judas Priest

Great that you'r tryin out Priest, Paxi, but I don't think that you'l enjoy pre-1990-Priest much  :-\

Instead I suggest that you go directly to Nostradamus, which has a lot to offer to a person like you  ;)

Nostra is a unique album, even for The Priest, man  *horns*

I'v written a lot about it earlier in the Room (should we say ad nauseam  ;D ), probably mainly during your hiatus  :)


Trivium:  In Waves

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xfvk028Kv0

A tremendous piece  *horns*

Get thru the first short sequences of ambience and growl, and you have melody galore  ;)

And btw guys, post-2006-Trivium abound with melody  ;)

You may think it's strange that, me being so hooked on melody, I go so much for extreme and growly stuff. Well, the answer is simple, guys: I find melody where other people are at sea  ;)

Guess that's my 007 thingy  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-06-29, 18:16:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-06-29, 17:46:10
Great that you'r tryin out Priest, Paxi, but I don't think that you'l enjoy pre-1990-Priest much  :-\

Instead I suggest that you go directly to Nostradamus, which has a lot to offer to a person like you  ;)

I suggest you take a good night sleep. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-06-29, 20:35:23
Dream Theater - On the backs of Angels.

And I agree wholeheartedly with Nicky Nostradamous is a great CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-06-29, 23:03:23
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-06-29, 20:35:23
Dream Theater - On the backs of Angels.


Same here.  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-06-30, 06:59:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-29, 18:16:05
I suggest you take a good night sleep. ;)

;D

I already have Nostradamus which i do enjoy but classic Priest - Killing Machine - Painkiller works foe me.

All those classic metal songs !!

I must give Trivium a try though and which album should i start with ?

This is Funkster by the way in case Nicky gets confused  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-06-30, 13:22:09
A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"
5. Imaginary Friends

It's so amazing, this music!
Everyone who hasn't heard of A.C.T should listen to this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhmutD7K7u4

It's so full of energy!
I love this band! Every single album is a masterpiece in my opinion. I hope their fifth album will be released soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-06-30, 14:11:27
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-06-29, 18:16:05
I suggest you take a good night's sleep. ;)

Just tryin to help ya, mate  :)

Yup, a good night's sleep would be beneficial ... but it won't be till the weekend  :-\

Now off to my theosophical study group (Blavatsky's Secret Doctrine).


NP  Brian May:  Back to the Light

A wonderful album, so full of melody and changing moods  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-06-30, 18:51:19
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Toto - Dune (Soundtrack)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-06-30, 20:59:16
Within Temptation - The Silent Force which is a great CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-07-01, 13:48:39
King Crimson ~ Cirkus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-07-01, 15:21:21
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2011-06-30, 18:51:19
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Toto - Dune (Soundtrack)
Hey Teunis, it seems that you are in a Toto mood these days. Did you go and see them in Amsterdam ? I saw them in Lyon last tuesday and they were awesome  *horns* At first I was not ready to go then the opportunity to meet an old friend decided me. I am so glad I went. Joseph Williams is IMHO the best singer by far in Toto's history and the band was tight and sober. Danced all night and Home of the Brave killed me more than ever !

NP Toto - XX  8)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-07-01, 15:39:04
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-06-29, 20:35:23
And I agree wholeheartedly with Nicky Nostradamus is a great CD.

Glad to share this majestic album with you, Iggy  :)


Also this Amazon user review made me happy (edited by me):

By Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker" (Northern Virginia)

Gary Hughes and company are back with a new Ten album. Their latest, titled Stormwarning, is the ninth album from this long-running melodic rock band. This time around, Hughes enlisted the services of Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) on drums, Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69) on mixing and production duties and renowned fantasy artist Luis Royo, who is responsible for most of Ten's most memorable cover images.

All the signs pointed to Stormwarning being a triumphant return to the classic Ten sound, and the band does not disappoint. Solidly between the commercial AOR of the early albums and the more epic melodic rock of Spellbound and Twilight Chronicles, Stormwarning has classic melodic rock sound reminiscent of Magnum and Rainbow. Hughes' songwriting is impressive as ever, and his warm, rich voice just fantastic. Paul Hodson's keyboard work is also very impressive (I'd love to see another solo album from that guy).

As much as I've enjoyed the last few Ten albums, Stormwarning is by far the band's best work in quite a while. The band sounds absolutely incredible here, and all of the details from the production to the cover artwork have been handled with impeccable style and precision. If you've never heard Ten, you're in for a treat. If the band has somehow dropped off your radar of late, Stormwarning will make you a Ten fan all over again!

- www.amazon.com/Stormwarning-Ten/dp/B004GZ89Z8/ref=pd_sim_m_1


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-06-30, 13:22:09
A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"
5. Imaginary Friends

It's so amazing, this music!

I agree fully with you, Paxi  :)

A.C.T are pantheon with me  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-06-30, 06:59:47
classic Priest - Killing Machine - Painkiller works for me.

All those classic metal songs !!

I like listening to Painkiller now and then. A Touch Of Evil is a tremendous classic, and as I see it, the real beginning of Priest as a groundbreaking progmetal group.

The earlier albums I listen to cuz I'm a big Priest fan  ;D ;)


Quote
I must give Trivium a try though and which album should i start with ?

Just anything from The Crusade on, it's all awesome:  The Crusade (2006) , Shogun (2008), In Waves (2011, will be released in September)  *horns*


Quote
This is Funkster by the way in case Nicky gets confused  ;)

Hey wait a minute, Nicky .....

;D


Played some great albums:


Threshold:  Critical Mass  (2002)

Probably my fave Threshold album. All songs bring joy to me, but particularly the last wonderfully melodic ones. And Mac's singing goes directly to my heart. Sad that he stopped with Threshold.


Arcturus:  Sham Mirrors

First listens. Amazing stuff, highly original, also very melodic.

Mad, if I remember correctly, you too like this album a lot  ;)

Here guys, try this fine song, with the mindblowing central instrumental part:

Arcturus:  Nightmare Heaven    www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gxudiH05c


Brian May:  Back To The Light  *horns*


NP  I found a YouTube facility that supplies fine All That Remains songs one after the other, like pearls on a string  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cd0ROfZtjU&feature=autoplay&list=TLVzXzmkyH4nE&index=7&playnext=6

This group appears to be still unknown to other Roomies than myself. As I mentioned earlier, I got turned onto'm while experiencing their concert at Copenhell - amazing  *horns*

I think that Funky, Iggy, Tom, and Mad could go for'm  ;)


Hm, this turned out to be quite a monster post  :-[

Well, maybe it's proof that I'm a BIG prog fan  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-01, 19:03:16
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-07-01, 15:21:21
Hey Teunis, it seems that you are in a Toto mood these days. Did you go and see them in Amsterdam ? I saw them in Lyon last tuesday and they were awesome  *horns* At first I was not ready to go then the opportunity to meet an old friend decided me. I am so glad I went. Joseph Williams is IMHO the best singer by far in Toto's history and the band was tight and sober. Danced all night and Home of the Brave killed me more than ever !

NP Toto - XX  8)
Glad you had a great time. I've heard/read Joseph hits the notes this time, in the eighties his voice was really bad live at gigs. I always have loved Steve Lukather's vocals. Kingdom of Desire was and always will stay my favourite album  8). I didn't go this time. Tickets were sold out very soon, so I'll have to wait for the DVD ;).

Just: Shadowland - Ring of Roses
Now: Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 10:14:41
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-07-01, 15:21:21
I saw them in Lyon last tuesday and they were awesome  *horns*

I can actually follow you a bit there, Bups:  I have a colleague who's Toto(lly), so we've been doin some Toto cult on occasion. He's got a good set in his big workshop, so sometimes we rock the whole house, so our bosses get a bit'o'a change from Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton  ;)


NP  The Fall:  Totally Wired

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWVk3h2SA8&feature=relmfu

A classic from them times  8)

Another colleague is a big Fall fan  ;)


Unfortunately I havent found any colleague (what a silly spelling  ::) ) who's really into progmetal, hard to find in established Denmark  :-\

Kinda makes me a bit'o an anarchist here - which I really aint - or if I am, it's a back-to-the-closet anarchist  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 10:43:16
OK guys, here it is:

Ten:  Stormwarning   www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYiUR_x3mi0

Man, just those first synths - hey, crank it up  *horns*

Now, if ya don't start bangin yer heads (with whatever is left on the roof) and rockin ... well, then I'd say: Ya don't belong here  ;)

Here's a guy who's got metal right up to his finger tips - and who gives a sh* about what the establishment thinks  8)

It's actually a bit back to Babylon  ;)

And whew, that Zonderbar drummin  :)


And here's a real Gary Hughes rocker:

Ten:  Invisible    www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Mx0UhHpnY&NR=1


Actually this review is spot-on, altho my fave is still Twilight, and as you know, I also like Essential a lot (edited by me):

New Ten album: the best since Babylon

By M. Amos "martin amos" (UK)

It's been nearly five years since the last Ten CD  The Twilight Chronicles, which I thought was a good album, but seemed to be too progressive (long-winded) for many tastes. Mixed reviews and patchy production on releases surrounding Twilight - The Essential Collection and Veritas - sent Ten songwriter Gary Hughes into the wilderness.

Almost unexpectedly he's back with a new incarnation of Ten, adding Neil Fraser (Lead Guitars), Mark Sumner (Bass Guitar) and Mark Zonder (Drums) and retaining existing members John Halliwell (Guitars) and Paul Hodson (Keyboards).

As a comeback album Stormwarning is superb. Excellent crisp production by Dennis Ward and fantastic cover artwork by Luis Royo raise expectations that are not disappointed. The songs are all really strong this time out, and are the best set of material since Babylon (2000).

- www.amazon.co.uk/Stormwarning-Ten/dp/B004GZ89Z8/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1309598847&sr=1-1


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-07-01, 13:48:39
King Crimson ~ Cirkus

I thought it was Britney who'd made that album  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-02, 19:13:49
Today:
Moonrise - The Light Of A Distant Bay
Toto - Hydra
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:05:29
Yes - Fly from here   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:24:46
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:05:29
Yes - Fly from here   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Iggy, how the f* did you get hold of it ?

You have some sorta membership ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2011-07-03, 10:25:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:24:46
Iggy, how the f* did you get hold of it ?

You have some sorta membership ?

Nicky.

No I downloaded it from Amazon.co.uk.

It is weird as it was supposed to be released later and releases rarely get brought forward in my experience but who am I to complain?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-03, 11:14:12
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2011-07-03, 10:25:36
No I downloaded it from Amazon.co.uk.

And what's your opinion after the first few runs ?


Maybe a bit much AOR, but here one can see the new lineup playing:

Ten:  Endless Symphony    www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtaRcN9ZqM

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-07-03, 16:04:44
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-07-04, 14:08:45
NP  R.E.M.:  You Are The Everything

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87eXabsf9mc

Wow !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-07-04, 15:46:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-07-04, 14:08:45
NP  R.E.M.:  You Are The Everything

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87eXabsf9mc

Wow !!!

Hmm, I don't know. I think it's decent, not awesome...

... As opposed to some Ten-links you provided over the weekend. I listened to them and based on what I heard I think these days Ten is more to my liking than they were some time ago. So thanks! Will check out their latest album asap. :)

BTW, already heard DT's new song (I put a link in the thread on the new album)?

NP: Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

Really a stunning album from start to finish. One of my very favourite records from the last 5 years. *horns*. Anyone else - besides Mad - into them?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-07-04, 19:35:35
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-07-04, 22:35:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-03, 11:14:12
And what's your opinion after the first few runs ?


Nicky.

I like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-05, 14:31:23
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-07-04, 22:35:36
I like it.

Well, that doesnt exactly surprise me, Iggy  :P

How many beers does it take for you to say more than three words ?  ;)


NP  Negura Bunget:  OM

Not as immediately captivating as Măiestrit, but it's gradually takin hold  *horns*

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-05, 15:32:50
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-07-04, 15:46:29
Anyone else - besides Mad - into them?

:o Tom !!!

You know that Orphaned Land is pantheon with me - and if ya didnt, don't tell me  ;)


Quote
Ten is more to my liking than they were some time ago.

8) Tom

Yesterday eve I played the cd with the ballads from The Essential Collection. Wow, what a joy, songs like Till The End Of Time, Yesterday Lies In The Flames, and Through The Fire  *horns*


Quote
Hmm, I don't know. I think it's decent, not awesome...

If you don't know the original studio version, it's probably better to start with it, as it's more to the point. The live version is a treat for people who already love this song. So here's for you, Tom:

R.E.M.:  You Are The Everything    www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvImD7oUoi0

I think that now you'l realise how wonderful this song is  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-07-05, 22:01:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-05, 14:31:23
Well, that doesnt exactly surprise me, Iggy  :P

How many beers does it take for you to say more than three words ?  ;)


Nicky.

Four
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-07-05, 23:03:09
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2011-07-05, 22:01:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-05, 14:31:23
How many beers does it take for you to say more than three words ?  ;)

Four

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-07-06, 14:06:17
Tonight it will be Call to arms by Saxon which is a glorious beast of a metal album  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-07-06, 18:27:18
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-07-06, 22:18:19
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2011-07-06, 18:27:18
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal

Good call. It is well worth getting the Philadelphia Experience if you haven't already got it.

NP The Watch - Primitive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-07-06, 22:45:34
I played Neal Morse's Testimony Two today.
I think for me it's on the same level as Sola Scriptura. Well done Neal!

Some really catchy parts on this album.
For instance this part that got stuck in my head and is playing over and over in my head now:
"I better stay in here with the pain I know than step into the outside, chance of a lifetime, I better stay in here..."

Neal did good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-07-07, 23:04:08
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-07-06, 22:18:19
Good call. It is well worth getting the Philadelphia Experience if you haven't already got it.

Indeed. The intro is already worth the price of the whole album!

QuoteOur name is Frost*
How do you do?
We've come all this way, we came on a plane
We're from the UK, where it's always raining
Apart from Nick and his beautiful locks
But he's only on loan from his friends in Spock's
To join us in Frost*
To play some songs (Frost* songs)
That is why we are here (that is why we are here)
Although we plan to also drink your beer
We're full of excitement, we're full of glee
Except for Dec, who thinks he needs a pee
The boys are ready, they're ready to go (never more so)
Even that nice Mr. D'Virgilio
So ladies and gents, it's finally time
To welcome on stage in an orderly line
John, John, Jem, Dec and Nick
Wonderful Frost*
Glorious Frost*
WONDERFUL FROST*!

;D

NP: Some random DT-tracks in preparation for Night Of The Prog on saturday! Right now Take The Time is blasting through my speakers. Poor neighbours... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-08, 19:12:19
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-07-06, 22:18:19
Good call. It is well worth getting the Philadelphia Experience if you haven't already got it.
I've heard/read more positive reviews about this one. Thanks for recommending, I'll put it on my 'to buy' list  ;)

Just: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Now: Anathema - Hindsight

indeed .... preparing for Sunday's gig  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-09, 13:28:39
Wolverine - Communication Lost

For free, on http://www.progstreaming.com/

Mad is so enthusiastic about this one, so I'll hear if I agree ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-09, 21:12:28
Great album indeed  *horns*

Now streaming on the same website:

Millenium - White Crow

Not bad, but 'too much of the same' imho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2011-07-10, 02:58:05
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-08, 19:12:19
I've heard/read more positive reviews about this one. Thanks for recommending, I'll put it on my 'to buy' list  ;)

Just: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Now: Anathema - Hindsight

indeed .... preparing for Sunday's gig  8)

Last time I saw them they were awesome. Have a great time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-07-10, 14:25:00
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2011-07-10, 02:58:05
Last time I saw them they were awesome. Have a great time.
Thanks Iggy!

np: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-07-11, 21:57:32
NP  Ten:  Stormwarning

Ordered it rightaway  ;)

Need I say:  Great  *horns*

Ten magic - aaaaah  :)


This Saturday I drove with my Mom to her country house in Sweden. After the ferry ride to Sweden, there was some random stuff on the classical music channel, and then they started gabbering somethin uninterestin, so I thought I'd give it a chance: Stuck in the Stormwarning cd. At first my Mom thought it was rather strange stuff coming outta this channel all of a sudden. I revealed to her that I had snuck in my cd. She accepted that and said that it sounded noisy (not surprising). I told her: Hey, listen to all that melody. OK, she got it somewhat, but then she said that the singin was weird. I read up some stuff, told her that it was from the Apocalypse and stuff. OK, that caught her interest. In any case she didnt ask me at any point to remove it, and we ended up listening to the entire album, which just fitted with the ride thru Sweden to her house. I even caught her headbangin a bit now and then  ;D

The conclusion was that the music was noisy, but it did rock, and the lyrics were interesting  :)

So who says that one can be too old for metal ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-12, 09:20:43
NP   Ian Bartlett:  The Presence, Part 1: The Ghost Of Aury   ;) *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms2R11hYbak

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-07-12, 14:40:46
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-09, 13:28:39
Wolverine - Communication Lost

For free, on http://www.progstreaming.com/

Mad is so enthusiastic about this one, so I'll hear if I agree ;).

mmmm, nice :)
will buy.

Stefan Zell has a very pleasant voice; when he gets lower he sounds a bit like Jorn Lande. Hope there's no growl, though. At track 5 now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-12, 16:29:42
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-07-12, 14:40:46
Hope there's no growl, though.

Cap, when will you growl up  :P


NP  A hot - in all senses - video:

Bullet for My Valentine:  Tears Don't Fall   www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sTQ0QdkN3Q&feature=relmfu

There's actually a bit Foo Fighters over it, Tom  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-07-12, 16:43:03
Hey folks,
watch this guy, he's amazing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k&feature=related

Go through the whole of it, it's worth it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-07-12, 20:03:07
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-07-12, 14:40:46
mmmm, nice :)
will buy.

Stefan Zell has a very pleasant voice; when he gets lower he sounds a bit like Jorn Lande. Hope there's no growl, though. At track 5 now.
Don't worry, no growls on this one ;).

Pendragon - Pure
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind (Acoustic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-07-12, 23:24:57
The Angels - Night Attack

Including the "could have been a big hit" Fashion And Fame http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGC-M5NqaU&feature=related  8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-07-13, 16:23:04
NP  Bullet For My Valentine:  Scream Aim Fire

First run, pretty aggressive .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-07-13, 20:16:06
NP  Bullet For My Valentine:  Scream Aim Fire  (on repeat)

This song (the last one on the album) is real nice:

Bullet For My Valentine:  Forever And Always    www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX9l4Ys7NY

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-07-13, 20:33:48
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-07-14, 12:14:37
NP  Adagio:

Archangels In Black   www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTkb1CRAuJo&NR=1

Dominate    www.youtube.com/watch?v=thw-vmAxjas

Great French band, very melodic, pantheon with me  *horns*

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-07-14, 19:08:44
Neal Morse - Testimony Two  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-07-15, 09:42:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-12, 09:20:43
NP   Ian Bartlett:  The Presence, Part 1: The Ghost Of Aury   ;) *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms2R11hYbak

Nicky.

Enjoyed that Nick - good work mate.

Listening to a bit of Kings of leon , Arctic Monkeys , Last shadow puppets and Elbow recently.

Noting metal or proggy though
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-07-15, 09:46:45
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-07-15, 09:42:25
Noting metal

Me too  ;D


NP  Negură Bunget:  A-vînt în abis

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJfWyo8-No

From their album Măiestrit (2010), and majestic it sure is  *horns*

Lotta growl, no grunt  ;)

Actually got quite some Opeth over it  8)

Funky, you have to get into this fabulous band  ;)   got Draaacula breathin right into yar ears  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-15, 19:32:11
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Sylvan - Artificial Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-16, 19:24:33
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (2x)
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-07-17, 17:09:34
Neal Morse- Testimony
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-07-17, 17:14:07
The Kinks -

Village green preservation society
Muswell Hillbillies

The Kinks are just classic English eccentric genius
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-07-18, 18:33:26
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2011-07-19, 04:52:58
Recently Played:

Blind Ego - Mirror
Phideaux - The Great Leap
Catherine Wheel - Chrome

NP: Riverside - Memories In My Head

These guys continue to deliver.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-07-19, 19:16:24
now: Arena - Immortal?  *horns*
next: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-22, 19:18:54
IQ - The Wake
Pendragon - The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-23, 11:53:53
Fish:  Field of Crows

Great album  *horns*

Takes time, also to get the idea  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-24, 00:31:39
Yes ~ Fly from Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Sun, 2011-07-24, 01:25:49
Marillion - Margaret
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 11:40:38
I was playing Hidria Spacefolk yesterday. Really great Finnish Psychedelic/Space Rock act. And now I was browsing through Youtube for similar artists/bands. And found this interesting group:

Children Of The Bong - "Sirius Sounds" (1995) - Life On Planet Earth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6BPd_SpAeg)

Reminds me a bit of Bjorn Lynne (http://lynnemusic.com/)'s electronic music. I like it. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:13:29
NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached

I get more and more fascinated by this album. It's amazing how theosophy comes to life in quality scifi and prog in these times. It's now clear to me that the "detached" are what we call "masters" in theosophy, like they are free of the bondage of time and space, and can travel freely across and thru time and space.

Anubis Gate of course took their name from The Anubis Gates (1983), "a time travel fantasy novel by Tim Powers." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis_Gates

The music is - actually quite understandably - heavy and harsh, takes a lotta effort - altho there is no growl.

Jacob Hansen's singing is also harsh. At first I was not so sympathetic to it, but now I can see that it actually fits well into the concept.

Wow, The Detached, Caamora She, Scenes From A Memory, Nostradamus, man, these albums open great vistas .....  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:39:13
Now listening to some religious music. It's sunday after all. ;)
Santo (as sung by the choir my girlfriend was in at that moment. 8) )

Santo, santo, santo
Mi corazon te adora
Mi corazon te sabe decir
Santo eres, Senor

Very simple really, but still beautiful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:54:45
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:39:13
Santo

Surprising that it's in Spanish  ???

What's this piece, Paxi ?

The translation (Google) is:

Holy, holy, holy
My heart adores you
My heart can tell you
You are holy, Lord

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 14:35:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:54:45
Surprising that it's in Spanish  ???

Well, yes...
We Dutchies like to sing in Dutch, English, French, German and, occasionally, Spanish or Italian.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 12:54:45
What's this piece, Paxi ?

The translation (Google) is:

Holy, holy, holy
My heart adores you
My heart can tell you
You are holy, Lord

Yes. It's that piece. :P
Here's a YouTube link of the same song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMz0D_IiQmE

This is not the choir my girlfriend was in, this is a Dutch tv programme "Nederland Zingt" (The Netherlands Sings). With lots of old people singing. :P
I like my girlfriend's version much better. ;D
But I do like the melody, which is, of course, the same.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 14:48:09
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 14:35:24
Well, yes...
We Dutchies like to sing in Dutch, English, French, German and, occasionally, Spanish or Italian.

What I meant was that those types of verses are usually in Latin, occasionally Italian, and at first glance the text could appear as Latin to people (like me) who can't distinguish the Romanic languages sufficiently  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 15:18:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 14:48:09
What I meant was that those types of verses are usually in Latin, occasionally Italian, and at first glance the text could appear as Latin to people (like me) who can't distinguish the Romanic languages sufficiently  ;)

Nicky.

Ah, I get it. I agree with you that most of the time these songs are in Latin. But this happens to be a traditional folk song from Argentina. And therefore it's originally sung in Spanish. But it's of course an adaption of a Biblical verse. I think it was Isaiah 5 or something.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:40:58
np> Voyager - [I am the reVolution (2009) #03] Lost (4:55)


mmmh :) I see half-naked goth chicks when I close my eyes....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:43:07
now I see them when I open my eyes... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQU0De03c9Q
End of Green - Dead end Hero
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:48:27
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:43:07
now I see them when I open my eyes... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQU0De03c9Q
End of Green - Dead end Hero

Never knew you were into that stuff Peter!



Now listening again to Hidria Spacefolk

Hidria Spacefolk - "Symetria"
3. 322

*horns*

At the back of the cdcase it says:
"All rights reserved, all wrongs reversed"

;D
Never saw that before!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 18:28:19
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:40:58
mmmh :) I see half-naked goth chicks when I close my eyes....

When I see half-naked chicks, I usually .....  :D


Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-07-24, 17:43:07
End of Green - Dead end Hero

Hey Cap, them chicks are pretty young  :o

- but I guess when one's crossed the seven seas .....  :D

Hot video OK, but the music is rather "local," and the singer has a rudimentary krautian voice  :-\


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 15:18:58
I agree with you that most of the time these songs are in Latin.

If you play your Santo all the time, then most - in fact all - of the time these songs are in Spanish - and then we don't agree, Paxi  :P


NP  Without Face:  Violin of Erich Zann

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3PuzyTHb4

Donno who Erich Zann is/was, but he sure gave rise to a nice song  *horns*

I got to Without Face cuz I was curious to see/hear where Julie Kiss came from musically. To-Mera is one of my pantheon groups, as you guys (should) know  ;)

"Without Face were one of the most famous internationally known Hungarian progressive metal band. They were formed in the city of Veszprém, Hungary in 1997. The band featured a dual female and male vocal line-up similar to that of gothic metal, with progressive metal and thrash metal overtones and they managed to mix these different styles in a very original own version. Their lyrics are influenced by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Without_Face

Btw here's a great To-Mera song:

To-Mera: Blood    www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo

I know I'v posted it before, but with you guys  ::)

Here there is a clad goth chick, Julie, but otoh she can SING  *horns*

The blond guy with the guitar is Tom MacLean, who is the main person behind the music of To-Mera. Julie does the lyrics - very well  ;)

Tom is also the bassist of Haken. I read that recently Richard Henshall aka Hen has joined To-Mera on keys, so now they'r even more brother/sister groups, but with very different styles, as you guys can hear  8)


OK, checked it up, actually quite interesting:

The Music Of Erich Zann is a short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft. Written in December 1921, it was first published in National Amateur, March 1922.

A university student is forced, by his lack of funds, to take the only lodging he can afford. In a strange part of the city he had never seen before, on a street named "Rue d'Auseil", he finds an apartment in an almost empty building. One of the few other tenants is an old German man named Erich Zann. The old man is mute and plays the viol with a local orchestra. He lives on the top floor and when alone at night, plays strange melodies never heard before. Over time, the student gains Zann's trust, and eventually learns of his secret, that the old man has discovered melodies and rhythms of sound of an almost otherworldly nature. Zann plays these sounds to keep back unknown and unseen creatures from Zann's window, which is said to look out into a black abyss, most likely another dimension.

The setting of the story is presumably Paris, though the city is never named. Auseil is not a true French word, but it has been suggested that Lovecraft derived it from the phrase au seuil, meaning at the threshold. Auseil is read like oseille, meaning sorrel or, colloquially, money.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Zann

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 18:46:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-24, 18:28:19
a rudimentary krautian voice

LOL! ;D


Now listening to:
Dream Theater - "Images And Words"
3. Take The Time

The intro already sounds like today's Dream Theater.
Love this song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 20:47:52
Dream Theater - "Awake"
11. Space-Dye Vest

Dream Theater's third album is already very different from their first. It's much heavier. I guess that's why Kevin felt a bit out of place in the band. His song, Space-Dye Vest, is not heavy at all. Solo he makes also very mellow music up till he participated in the OSI project/band. Kevin and the band wanted to go in different directions and I think it was for the better for both of them.

I think I&W and Awake are equally great, but how much I love Kevin's work both as a solo artist and as part of OSI, I still prefer Rudess-era DT.
The very first album, still feels like a demo album to me. I absolutely can't stand Charlie's voice... :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2011-07-26, 06:03:26
JP: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
     R.E.M. - Accelerate
     R.E.M. - Dead Letter Office

NP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

This is a really fun album.  It's got some Genesis, some solo Hackett stuff, and even some King Crimson (John Wetton is with him).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:26:34
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-07-24, 20:47:52
I think I&W and Awake are equally great

DT first starts getting real interesting to me with Track 3 of Awake (don't like the first two tracks). I now rarely play I&W.

Then again, I find pretty much everything from Awake on great  *horns*


Quote
I absolutely can't stand Charlie's voice... :-\

I don't either like his singing on the first DT-album - don't like the music much either - but the three albums of the group Dominici, "O3: A Trilogy", are fabulous, also the story, pantheon with me  *horns*

You can find the music on YouTube, Paxi. During your hiatus, I posted some links, so I aint gonna do it again  ;)


NP  Elton John:  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

One of the greatest rock albums eva  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Once again, I could only stand in awe of the great genius of Elton John. These songs hold their ground still forty years later (the album is from 1973), and surely will the next forty years, songs like Funeral For A Friend, the title song, Candle In The Wind, I've Seen That Movie Too, classic songs with me  :)

If there's anyone around who's not into Yellow Brick Road, then s/he doesnt deserve to be called a (full-fledged) proggie  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:48:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:26:34
DT first starts getting real interesting to me with Track 3 of Awake (don't like the first two tracks). I now rarely play I&W.

Then again, I find pretty much everything from Awake on great  *horns*

Yes, I agree. But DT really REALLY starts with Scenes in my opinion.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:26:34
I don't either like his singing on the first DT-album - don't like the music much either - but the three albums of the group Dominici, "O3: A Trilogy", are fabulous, also the story, pantheon with me  *horns*

You can find the music on YouTube, Paxi. During your hiatus, I posted some links, so I aint gonna do it again  ;)

Will check it out.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:26:34
NP  Elton John:  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

One of the greatest rock albums eva  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Once again, I could only stand in awe of the great genius of Elton John. These songs hold their ground still forty years later (the album is from 1973), and surely will the next forty years, songs like Funeral For A Friend, the title song, Candle In The Wind, I've Seen That Movie Too, classic songs with me  :)

If there's anyone around who's not into Yellow Brick Road, then s/he doesnt deserve to be called a (full-fledged) proggie  ;)

You just said it's a rock album, not a prog album.
Wikipedia says:
Rock, glam rock, soft rock, R&B, pop rock

That doesn't do it for me normally. I like the occasional pop and soft rock, but Elton John never really clicked with me that much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 17:05:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:48:22
Yes, I agree. But DT really REALLY starts with Scenes in my opinion.

Scenes is the best DT-album, but Awake is just as great  ;)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-07-26, 16:48:22
You just said it's a rock album, not a prog album ....

This is foolish talk, Paxi  ;)

Yellow Brick Road is one of the most wonderful, adventurous, and exciting albums eva, it's classical, prog, everything, even glam if you like  :)

It's in the top-league of classic albums together with Dark Side Of The Moon and Zep II  *horns*

And btw "rock" includes prog; rock is everything that's not classical, jazz, or hip-hop (there are some more different genres, but you get the drift).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-07-26, 17:07:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-07-26, 17:05:03
Scenes is the best DT-album, but Awake is just as great  ;)


This is foolish talk, Paxi  ;)

Yellow Brick Road is one of the most wonderful, adventurous, and exciting albums eva, it's classical, prog, everything, even glam if you like  :)

And btw "rock" includes prog; rock is everything that's not classical, jazz, or hip-hop (there are some more different genres, but you get the drift).

Nicky.

Well, let's just say that you're right then. Everybody happy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 09:27:02
Played: Dixie Dregs - The Best of Dixie Dregs
             Pendragon - Pure
             Golden Palominos - Pure (rather different  ;D )
             Killing Joke - Pandemonium

NP:       Soundgarden - Down on the Upside

I went through a time when I didn't play much music, but I'm getting back to it now and enjoying it a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-07-27, 10:14:33
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 09:27:02
I went through a time when I didn't play much music...

Why is that?


NP:
A.C.T - "Silence"
16. Memory To Fight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-07-27, 11:09:56
Threshold - "Replica"
5. The Latent Gene [Uncut Version]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-07-27, 13:05:49
Lucinda Williams - World without tears
Rival Sons - Pressure and time

Nice bit of rock n roll for a hot summer's day - lovely  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-07-27, 15:55:29
NP  All That Remains:  For We Are Many

This is one of the groups that are breaking new ground for real  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 18:30:40
NP: Phideaux - Snowtorch

Streaming on http://www.bloodfish.com/albums_snowtorch.htm (http://www.bloodfish.com/albums_snowtorch.htm)

Sounds great!  It's a bit on the short side, but the price is also relatively low.  I'll be ordering it for sure.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-07-27, 10:14:33
Why is that?

To be frank, I was going through a bout of depression, and I was neither in a good frame of mind to enjoy music nor motivated to seek it out.  Fortunately, I'm feeling better now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-07-27, 20:57:53
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 18:30:40
NP: Phideaux - Snowtorch

Streaming on http://www.bloodfish.com/albums_snowtorch.htm (http://www.bloodfish.com/albums_snowtorch.htm)

Sounds great!  It's a bit on the short side, but the price is also relatively low.  I'll be ordering it for sure.

To be frank, I was going through a bout of depression, and I was neither in a good frame of mind to enjoy music nor motivated to seek it out.  Fortunately, I'm feeling better now.

Glad you are feeling better.

Snowtorch hasn't quite done it for me yet. Number 7 rabbed me immediately as did Doomsday Afternoon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-07-28, 19:43:58
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 18:30:40
Fortunately, I'm feeling better now.
Great  8)

JP: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
NP: Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-07-28, 23:52:31
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 18:30:40
To be frank, I was going through a bout of depression, and I was neither in a good frame of mind to enjoy music nor motivated to seek it out. 

Sorry to hear that.

I know what it feels like. Although I know I must be careful with saying that, since I don't know what kind of situation you were/are in. Such remarks are said too often.

But I've been in a depression myself, and to be honest with you, I'm still in it occasionally. I'm going to meet a psychiatrist on a regular basis soon. I'm even temporarily going to quit my study (again!) to get everything back on track. This makes me depressed in itself! :P

Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2011-07-27, 18:30:40
Fortunately, I'm feeling better now.

That's good to hear! Hopefully things will stay getting better and better!

On topic:
I was listening to several Vangelis songs!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-29, 10:54:35
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-07-29, 20:25:14
Knight Area - Rising Signs From The Shadows
Anathema - Judgement
Grails - Deep Politics
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-30, 08:59:42
Just: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Now: Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 11:06:10
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-30, 08:59:42
Just: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Great call, Teunis, that album was like mother's milk to me for a period of my youth  *horns*

Where are you guys right now ?  Knowing you, ya probably got a nice cold beer in front of you. Cheers for good music  ;)


NP  Ten:  Stormwarning

Maybe not so prog, but Gary & Co. can rock the mountains  *horns*

Teunis, I think you'd go for this album - no growl, particularly not from you  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 14:48:23
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-30, 08:59:42
Just: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

I'm soo eagerly waiting for the Immersion box set of this one.

Have to wait until November.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 15:53:05
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 14:48:23
the Immersion box set

What's that, Mad  ???

Are you a big Floyd fan ?


NP  Bullet For My Valentine  on  YouTube.

Saw'm at Copenhell. Great concert  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 16:48:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 15:53:05
What's that, Mad  ???

Are you a big Floyd fan ?


http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/ (http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/)

Haven't you heard about the remasters of every studio albums and the three Immersion Box Sets (Dark Side, Wish You and The Wall)?

On September 26th the first one will be release (Immersion) and all the 'normal' remasters as well, I believe in two standards the normal 1 cd version or the 2cd version.

I'm eagerly waiting for this one!!!

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Illosaarirock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 17:45:18
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 16:48:26
http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/ (http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/)

OK, interesting  8)

My bro borrowed and recorded quite a number of bootleg albums of Floyd at the time. We could sit and listen to Floyd for hours. Guess there was an occasional bong too. Anyone say "cult"  :D


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I'm eagerly awaiting this one !!!

Guess that answers my question  ::)


Quote
NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Illosaarirock

Are you a Resident of a Blank Planet  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
NP  Genesis:  Behind The Lines

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Vxf9bN6eo&feature=related

One of my fave Genesis songs, the first song on Duke  *horns*

Mike is often described as more of a bassist than guitarist, but at the end of this song he plays a pretty nifty guitar solo  8)


The second song on the album, Duchess, is nice too  :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h46u-2aBi-A&NR=1


Anyone here agree with me that Duke is the best Genesis album ?

Or which one is your fave ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-30, 19:49:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 11:06:10
NP  Ten:  Stormwarning
Teunis, I think you'd go for this album - no growl, particularly not from you  ;D
No grunting either?  ;) ;D. I'll search for it  ::).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
Anyone here agree with me that Duke is the best Genesis album ?

Or which one is your fave ?
Probably the 'Genesis' album. Tracks like 'Home By The Sea', 'Second Home By The Sea'  *horns*. Not so into the 70's albums like 'Selling England By The Pound', for most of the fans the fave.

np: Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 20:04:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54

Anyone here agree with me that Duke is the best Genesis album ?

Not for me it isn't.
If we talk about the Collins-era then A Trick of the Tail or Wind and Whutering are very good indeed but after that it all became very poppy. Not that it's really bad but I think that ...And Then There were Three and Abacab are the lesser ones and that Duke is good but not essential.
The two afforementioned (Trick and Wind) are.

QuoteOr which one is your fave ?

Nicky.

Everything prior to A Trick with the exception of From Genesis to Revelation.
Highlights in the Gabriel-era are most definitely Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
But lets not forget Foxtrot or Nursery Cryme or Trespass.
Great songs for instance are The Knife and Visions of Angels from Trespass.
From Nursery Cryme we've got beauties like The Musical Box, The Return of the Giant Hogweed, Seven Stones and The Fountain of Salmacis.
And then Foxtrot with the only epic they've ever wrote, Supper's Ready and a very good second Watcher of the Skies.

Selling England is a stand-alone with tracks like Firth of Fifth, The Battle of Epping Forest and for I'm concerned the best track for  they've ever wrote The Cinema Show. Just blimey awesomeness!  *horns*
On The Lamb there are too many good tracks to list up here. ;)

If you forget that Selling England and The Lamb has ever existed than the other Gabriel-era albums would be top notch as well, more than they are now.

Now Playing:

Devin Townsend Project ~ Deconstruction 

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 09:11:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-07-30, 19:49:24
No grunting either?  ;) ;D

Only you enjoying yer bratwurst, Teunis  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 20:04:13
Everything prior to A Trick with the exception of From Genesis to Revelation.

With your predilection for early Genesis and Dark-Side-era Floyd, you seem to be well-founded in classic prog, Mad  8)

Btw how are you with Yes ?


NP  Annihilator:  Metal

Surprisingly good, gets better with a few runs, amazing catchy drive, Priest-like, even heavier  *horns*

Anyone else into this group ?

Hah, just found out why the first song, Clown Parade, is so particularly good, and has those over-the-top guitar solos: It's got Jeff Loomis in the mix  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-31, 18:24:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 09:11:01
Only you enjoying yer bratwurst, Teunis  ;D


With your predilection for early Genesis and Dark-Side-era Floyd, you seem to be well-founded in classic prog, Mad  8)

That I consider to be a big compliment.  8)

I thank you, sir. ;)

QuoteNP  Annihilator:  Metal

Surprisingly good, gets better with a few runs, amazing catchy drive, Priest-like, even heavier  *horns*

Anyone else into this group ?


Not really actually.
I do have Alice in Hell which I think is a true masterpiece.
Especially the acoustic intro to Alison Hell, Chrystal Ann is stunning!
I also have Never Neverland, which is good but actually goes further where Alice in Hell ended.

Other than those two I'm unfamiliar with the rest of their discography.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-31, 18:28:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 09:11:01

Btw how are you with Yes ?


Eh...forgot this question but...

I'm actually no with Yes. ;)

I own a few of their albums, like Close to the Edge which I really like, and Big Generator (Trevor Rabin-era) but there's one thing that holds me from buying anything more from them; Jon Anderson.
I really don't like his kind of singing.  :-\

I do have their new album Fly from Here and although that one is sung by the new vocalist and vocal-wise Jon Anderson's clone, David Benoit.
I have heard that one a few times and it reminds me of Drama and 90125. I quite like it thusfar.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-07-31, 19:19:50
Today:
Anathema - Hindsight
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
IQ - Nomzamo
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 20:45:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 09:11:01
Only you enjoying yer bratwurst, Teunis  ;D

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-31, 18:24:05
That I consider to be a big compliment.  8)

What, you make sausages too, Mad ?  :P


NP  Annihilator:  Metal  (on repeat)  *horns*

Bassist and vocalist Jeff Waters composed most of the material and gathered many famous guest musicians for the album. There's lotta variation. Gripping album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-31, 20:52:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 20:45:58
What, you make sausages too, Mad ?  :P

Yep, Frankfurter.  :P

You can seldom please Nicky. Don't watch his youtube-linkies and he makes jokes.
Thank him for a compliment and he makes jokes. ...

Are you a funny guy, Nicky?  :P ;D ;)

QuoteBassist and vocalist Jeff Waters composed most of the material and gathered many famous guest musicians for the album. There's lotta variation. Gripping album  *horns*

Nicky.

Guitarist, my dear Nicky. ;)
Guitarist.

Though he does do the bass some of his albums, so it appeared.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-07-31, 22:13:59
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-07-31, 20:52:46
Yep, Frankfarter.  :P

;D


Quote
Guitarist, my dear Nicky. ;)

Guess you'r right there, my dear Mad:  "Jeff Waters (born February 13, 1966), is the guitarist and mastermind of the metal band Annihilator." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Waters


Quote
Don't watch his youtube-linkies and he makes jokes.

Watch my linkies and you'l be free of my stupid jokes  ;)


Quote
Are you a funny guy, Nicky?  :P ;D ;)

Nope, dead serious  >:(

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-08-02, 14:45:36
Wolverine - Communication Lost

Bits of Anathema and Katatonia in there maybe ? But a fine album nonetheless

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-08-03, 19:24:41
Asia - Aura
The Reasoning - Awakening
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-08-05, 09:59:14
Sean Filkins , Phideaux and Von Hertzen Brothers

Some damn fine prog out there at the moment  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2011-08-06, 16:27:56
Played: IQ - Tales from the Lush Attic
             The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
             Phideaux - Snowtorch (x3)      I'm really liking this one (no great surprise since they're one of my favorite bands lately).

NP: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2011-08-07, 21:28:46
Also Snowtorch by Phideaux

What a stonker of an album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-08-08, 00:39:29
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2011-08-07, 21:28:46
Also Snowtorch by Phideaux

What a stonker of an album  8)

Well it does start promising but at the end (read: second half) I think it looses its magic.

NP> Pendragon ~ Indigo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-08-08, 16:13:18
NP: Rammstein - Reise Reise

Wünderbar! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-08-08, 23:18:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 11:06:10
NP  Ten:  Stormwarning

Maybe not so prog, but Gary & Co. can rock the mountains  *horns*

He finally got it. ;D
Now that you acknowledged that they're not so prog, I'd like to say that I think that Ten is a nice melodic rockband. ;D I listened to a few songs from their new album and it sounded very good indeed. ;)

I'll come back to this subject later.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
NP  Genesis:  Behind The Lines

One of my fave Genesis songs, the first song on Duke  *horns*

It IS a very cool song! *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
Mike is often described as more of a bassist than guitarist, but at the end of this song he plays a pretty nifty guitar solo  8)

Agreed! He's not the best guitarist of the world, but certainly better than me and better than Nicky.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
The second song on the album, Duchess, is nice too  :)

Again: agreed. I think this song is actually my favourite song of the album and the very first Genesis song I consciously listened to. I was very much captivated by the long intro with the drum computer. ;) Amazing song of an amazing album, but...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
Anyone here agree with me that Duke is the best Genesis album ?

...no, I hate to say it, since I like this album very much, but I just cannot agree to this. If I did, it would feel I betrayed "Selling England..."

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-30, 18:09:54
Or which one is your fave ?

Aforementioned "Selling England By The Pound", followed by probably "Wind And Wuthering" and "Trick Of The Tail". "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" follows closely, with I think "Duke" just behind that.

Well, it can all change, but still "Selling England..." remains the best.
I think...

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 20:04:13
...I think that ...And Then There were Three and Abacab are the lesser ones and that Duke is good but not essential.

I still think that Down And Out, the first song of "...And Then There Were Three" is very cool. So is Undertow, with one of the most beautiful choruses. And what to think of the brilliant instrumental middle section of Burning Rope. I always think "later, when I'm a grownup (;D) I have a band and we'll cover this song". Love the guitar part there (the better-than-Nicky-guitarist Mike Rutherford).
I could go on forever about Genesis. For me it's the ultimate Progressive band (at least the best of the classic bands).

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-07-30, 20:04:13
Great songs for instance are The Knife and Visions of Angels from Trespass.

Yes, Visions Of Angels is truly beautiful.

Sorry, but I must stop talking about Genesis now, or else this already long post would endure all night.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-08-08, 16:13:18
NP: Rammstein - Reise Reise

Wünderbar! *horns*

;D
I always had a weak spot for Rammstein. They've made an excellent combination of Industrial and heavy rock, or even metal, and then some more.
Too bad I'm not so fond of their lyrics.
Their latest output is absolutely beyond my boundaries. :(
Love their sound, but not their 'game', so to say.


Sorry for this long post, but that's because I was away for a week. ;D


--Paco
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-08-09, 22:54:17
Just played:
Threshold - "Dead Reckoning"

Now playing:
Threshold - "Subsurface"
2. Ground Control

R.I.P. Mac... :'(

I have four albums by this really cool band:
- Hypothetical
- Subsurface
- Replica
- Dead Reckoning

A top 4 would look like this:
1. Replica
2. Dead Reckoning
3. Subsurface
4. Hypothetical

I also love Karl's better-than-Nicky's-guitar-playing. ;) Love his collaborations with Clive!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-10, 10:29:31
Roine Stolt - "Wall Street Voodoo"
3. Dirt

I really want to like The Flower Kings, but I can't. I have one Flower Kings album, "Paradox Hotel", but there are just a few songs that click with me, I think two or three.
Apart from The Flower Kings, I love EVERYTHING Roine Stolt is involved in. He is just one gifted guitarist with cool ideas and a very nice voice. He was great with Kaipa and his involvement in The Tangent, still is great with TransAtlantic.
I don't hear much talk about Kaipa or The Tangent here by the way. Is there anyone who even likes them?

Does anyone know more about Agents Of Mercy, 3rd World Electric and Circus Brimstone?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-10, 17:40:03
Why is it that Paxi can keep the Room alive by regularly writing intesting stuff, and noone else can ?  ;)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-08-08, 23:18:44
He finally got it. ;D

I actually meant the song Stormwarning, but of course I should have written "title song"  :-[


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Now that you acknowledged that they're not so prog

OK, but I'd say that their degree of musical prog is about equal to that of Marillion (both) and Threshold. E.g. DT and CM are way more prog musically  ;)


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I'd like to say that I think that Ten is a nice melodic rockband.

That would be lumping them together with a lotta less exciting bands. Altho Ten aint jaw-dropping like DT and CM, they are quite unique. The album Stormwarning seems to me a step toward mainstream rock for Ten - understandable, as they have never gotten the attention they merit. Otoh the albums Twilight Chronicles and Babylon, and many songs on other of their albums, have been very special wonderful experiences that I havent gotten from any other group. Gary Hughes is a master at telling gripping existential stories and evoking striking images, he has an extraordinary sense of melody, his singing is powerful, and he has always managed to assemble exceptional musicians and get the best outta them.

It's not without reason that I'v included Ten in my pantheon together with Arena, DT, and other extraordinary groups  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-10, 18:14:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-10, 17:40:03
Why is it that Paxi can keep the Room alive by regularly writing intesting stuff, and noone else can ?  ;)

That's too much honour. In my absence both Tom and Mad have posted enough interesting things to keep you busy.
But to some extend I'm definitely with you, Nicky. This "Now Playing Thread" could be much more interesting if people would write something personal down about the album or song they're listening to. Recommendations, interesting facts, etc. This is the place!

One critical note to Nicky: it's 'interesting' instead of 'intesting'. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-10, 17:40:03
I actually meant the song Stormwarning, but of course I should have written "title song"  :-[

Yes, you should have! But you didn't! *ola*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-10, 17:40:03
OK, but I'd say that their degree of musical prog is about equal to that of Marillion (both) and Threshold. E.g. DT and CM are way more prog musically  ;)

Will you ever stop. ::) ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-10, 17:40:03
That would be lumping them together with a lotta less exciting bands. Altho Ten aint jaw-dropping like DT and CM, they are quite unique. The album Stormwarning seems to me a step toward mainstream rock for Ten - understandable, as they have never gotten the attention they merit. Otoh the albums Twilight Chronicles and Babylon, and many songs on other of their albums, have been very special wonderful experiences that I havent gotten from any other group. Gary Hughes is a master at telling gripping existential stories and evoking striking images, he has an extraordinary sense of melody, his singing is powerful, and he has always managed to assemble exceptional musicians and get the best outta them.

It's not without reason that I'v included Ten in my pantheon together with Arena, DT, and other extraordinary groups  ;)

I posted a really big bit of text on monday and all you do is take out that tiny bit about Ten and forget about all other things I said.
I refuse to reply to the last quoted text! >:(

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-08-11, 10:50:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-10, 18:14:29
I posted a really big bit of text on monday and all you do is take out that tiny bit about Ten and forget about all other things I said.

Paxi, I'm busy these days. That's also why I don't proofread sufficiently. I'l get back to the other stuff .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-08-14, 17:19:06
Pinkroom ~ Psychosolstice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-08-14, 17:36:41
Assimilated Mind Phase ~ Omega [28:14]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2011-08-15, 22:08:37
BREITENBACH - Sail Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di-r5xOmoTg&feature=related

sound is totally overdriven, but nice song, nvthlss. Found the band through a colleague who posted me this very special video:
Breitenbach "Waiting"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGRFrUFPdRk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-08-15, 23:35:52
Genesis - Entangled

Best mellotron song ever!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-08-16, 14:15:40
Arena - "Contagion"
2. An Angel Falls

It's been a while since I last played this album. I think as a member of this forum, everyone of us should play this album at least twice a month. ;)
Same goes for the rest of Arena's discography.

It's a really intense album.
Gotta go now, Painted Man will begin now and it needs my attention! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-08-16, 14:37:59
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-08-16, 14:15:40
I think as a member of this forum, everyone of us should play this album at least twice a month. ;)
Same goes for the rest of Arena's discography.

That's not quite my listening style, Paxi. I listen to a lotta different music, like I'v run thousands of groups during the past ten years. When I find a masterpiece, then I forget about everything else and just replay it again and again - till I start needing something else. I did just that with Contagion some five years ago. Of course I do pick it up again now and then.

One of the masterpieces I'v been stuck on lately is:

NP  Yes:  Fly From Here

First time I played it, I started crying, I was simply so overwhelmed. Hasnt happened to me like that for years (not even Nostradamus did it quite that way). The music was simply sooo beautiful, Steve Howe does his magic, like on Going For The One, David Benoit sings so wonderfully, the evocative lyrics, just everything on those first two songs, brought back so many memories .....

WOW, that's music at its best, when it simply carries ya away like that  :) :) :)

Great to be back in YesWorld  8)

Got Drama too btw. Until recently I was sure that wouldnt happen, cuz I couldnt imagine Yes without Jon. But Fly and Drama are Yes too, for real  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-08-16, 22:39:34
I have just been listening to Genesis - "Wind And Wuthering"

It's again a magical album. I love every song of it. Lots of amazing keyboard work on this, both on musical composition as solos. This is quite the Banks album actually.
Love it.

The last song, Afterglow, was worthy enough for replay. I hit the replay button four times. ;D Beautiful song, and one of the best closers on any album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-17, 14:58:28
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-08-16, 22:39:34
Afterglow

Great song  *horns*


Another album that I'v been in seventh heaven with is:

Circus Maximus:  Isolate

I actually bought it a couple of years ago, played it a few times, thought it was good, but rather contrived  :-\

Recently I picked it up again, and as with all true prog albums, the "contrived" has been transformed into musical adventure. Man, what an exciting album  *horns*

According to Wikipedia, they'r recording a new album. I'm pretty stoked  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-17, 17:16:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-17, 14:58:28
Great song  *horns*


Another album that I'v been in seventh heaven with is:

Circus Maximus:  Isolate

I actually bought it a couple of years ago, played it a few times, thought it was good, but rather contrived  :-\

Recently I picked it up again, and as with all true prog albums, the "contrived" has been transformed into musical adventure. Man, what an exciting album  *horns*

According to Wikipedia, they'r recording a new album. I'm pretty stoked  8)

Nicky.

That's why it's great to listen to albums after a while. It makes you rediscover it.

By the way, you made me very curious about the new Yes album!

Now playing:
Kino - "Picture"
1. Loser's Day Parade

Still as good as it was six years ago!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-17, 21:22:17
Electric Light Orchestra - "Time"
5. The Way Life's Meant To Be

One really good album! I've been told that this is actually the last good ELO album. It's already very different from "Out Of The Blue".

Nicky, I saw that you have exactly the same three ELO albums in your listening profile:
"New World Record", "Out Of The Blue" and "Time".

What can you tell about them? I find them highly enjoyable. The songs are über-catchy! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-08-18, 21:22:14
Dream Theater ~ On the Backs of Angels  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-08-18, 22:55:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-10, 10:29:31
Roine Stolt - "Wall Street Voodoo"
3. Dirt

I really want to like The Flower Kings, but I can't. I have one Flower Kings album, "Paradox Hotel", but there are just a few songs that click with me, I think two or three.
Apart from The Flower Kings, I love EVERYTHING Roine Stolt is involved in. He is just one gifted guitarist with cool ideas and a very nice voice. He was great with Kaipa and his involvement in The Tangent, still is great with TransAtlantic.
I don't hear much talk about Kaipa or The Tangent here by the way. Is there anyone who even likes them?

Does anyone know more about Agents Of Mercy, 3rd World Electric and Circus Brimstone?

You have my least favourite Flower Kings CD. If you want to give them another chance then I would recommend Space Revolver.

I listen to The Tangent from time to time and Kaipa as well.

I don't however know anything about Agents Of Mercy, 3rd World Electric and Circus Brimstone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-08-18, 23:00:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-08-16, 14:37:59

One of the masterpieces I'v been stuck on lately is:

NP  Yes:  Fly From Here

First time I played it, I started crying, I was simply so overwhelmed. Hasnt happened to me like that for years (not even Nostradamus did it quite that way). The music was simply sooo beautiful, Steve Howe does his magic, like on Going For The One, David Benoit sings so wonderfully, the evocative lyrics, just everything on those first two songs, brought back so many memories .....

WOW, that's music at its best, when it simply carries ya away like that  :) :) :)

Great to be back in YesWorld  8)

Got Drama too btw. Until recently I was sure that wouldnt happen, cuz I couldnt imagine Yes without Jon. But Fly and Drama are Yes too, for real  *horns*

Nicky.

I like the CD too and I am glad you are back in YesWorld.

NP UFO The Chrysalis Years which is a complete bargain if like me you don't own any UFO.

I have also been playing out of the tunnel's mouth by Steve Hackett and it is really growing on me. It may well turn out to be his best work since leaving Genesis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-08-20, 12:55:13
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-17, 21:22:17
What can you tell about them?

Man, that's a long time ago, Paxi:  When I first heard Rockaria! in the mid-70's, I was spellbound !  I had never heard anything like that before: An intense melodic soprano segueing into a (at the time) hard-driving rock'n'roll song ... and after a while returning to the classical mood. What a tension, and what beauty - Whew !

Things moved slowly in those days. One could dwell on an album for weeks. I played A New World Record over and over again - and then I had friends in First Life that I could share these things with, today they still listen to E.L.O. and Zep, and havent moved on to DT and stuff ... hm, guess life is too comfy here in Mermaidland  ;)

Then it was Out Of The Blue, which also enthralled me for weeks  :)

Now I just played Time thru twice. Oh yeah, sure I can re-live that mood today ... but it does seem remote.

Here's a real nice song from Eldorado that also brings back a lotta memories - ooooo:

E.L.O.:  Can´t Get You Out Of My Head     www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi92aKQEwXI


However, today I'm into more intense stuff like:

Keep of Kalessin:  Reptilian

At last I got this album (from Amazon), and man, what a treat it is  *horns*

Guess some Roomies got frightened by the harsh vocals, but as one of the main tenets in Indian spirituality states it: You must overcome your fear ! And, seriously, I would claim: To become a full-fledged proggie, when firsting some music, one must learn to bear thru with some initial discomfort, and in fact disregard all sorts of random sym- and antipathies, and cut thru to the underlying substance ... for else one misses a lotta fine music, like this masterpiece.

Man, there is so much greatness here - intensity, melody, tremendous guitar runs, you find everything great in rock here - ya just gotta learn how to listen in ... and then it's all there  ;)


I also played this fine album a couple'o times:

Steve Hackett:  Please Don't Touch

Wikipedia:

Please Don't Touch is the second solo album by English guitarist Steve Hackett, and his first after leaving Genesis in 1977.

The album featured several guests including R&B singer Randy Crawford, American folk icon Richie Havens, the drummer and vocalist for the progressive rock band Kansas (Phil Ehart and Steve Walsh respectively), Frank Zappa alumnus Tom Fowler, Genesis concert drummer Chester Thompson, and Van der Graaf violinist Graham Smith.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Please_Don%27t_Touch

Quite some musicians !

Here's a real nice song from the album for you guys, with the legendary Richie Havens singing:

Steve Hackett:  How Can I?    www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMEnvCGZV3c

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-08-20, 16:09:43
Wolverine ~ Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-08-20, 20:37:20
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-08-08, 23:18:44
better than Nicky.

Whaddaya know about that  :P


Quote
I could go on forever about Genesis. For me it's the ultimate Progressive band (at least the best of the classic bands).

Paxi, how much have you actually listened to Floyd, Yes, Zep, Bowie, Jethro Tull, Queen, 10cc, and Elton John - classic groups and artists that are basically just as prog and just as excellent as Genesis ?

How about going properly thru their catalogues ?

If there's any rock group that's ultimate, I'd say it's gotta be The Beatles  *horns*


Quote
They've made an excellent combination of Industrial and heavy rock, or even metal, and then some more.

They manage to combine music, show, and provocation in a way that lotta people like, people who don't have any sense of true metal  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-08-20, 21:04:07
Today:
Camel - Rajaz
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Collage - Moonshine
Lisa LaRue's 2KX - Fast And Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-08-20, 23:32:58
Ben Craven ~ Great and Terrible Potions

Through Progstreaming. (http://www.progstreaming.com)

It's a Dutch site, created by one of the reviewers of Progwereld (Dutch counterpart of DPRP) and on this site you can listen to albums in it's entirety before you buy it.
This gives you the opportunity to first listen, and then buy.

And the best thing is: It's totally legal, with the acceptance of both artist and/or recordlabels.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-08-21, 10:51:43
NP  Annihilator:  Metal

I'm not much of a thrash fan, but Jeff Waters & Co. rise above the mass of thrash bands  *horns*

Their Metal has already become a classic album  8)

The drummer on Metal and several other Annihilator albums is Mike Mangini, a name you guys may have heard before  ;)

Here's a great song, where it of course adds to it that Jeff Loomis is in the mix. When one knows his style well (as I do), one can identify it in this song  :)

Annihilator:  Clown Parade     www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVl1gH4l4tM


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-10, 18:14:29
I refuse to reply to the last quoted text!

Wait till ya know more about Ten, Paxi. Then your opinion will be interesting  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-08-22, 17:45:01
NP  Protest The Hero:  Scurrilous

First run. Man, this is intense stuff  *horns*


Paxi, you may think that I'm overly critical of you, but I actually enjoy our discussions, and as a matter of fact, you'r currently the only person here I can engage in dialogue with  :)

Several Roomies have stated that the Room should be kept alive, but what is that statement worth if one doesnt make an effort ?  Anyone can find ten minutes to write something personal  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-08-23, 18:02:41
Hell - Human remains. Real old school classic metal sort of Priest/Maiden which is great fun  8)

Pineapple thief - Someone here is missing - another stormer of an album from TPT kind of prog meets
Radiohead ish but not quiet. Very modern sounding

Wolverine - Communication lost - brilliant dark progressive album with a hint of katatonia

That OK Nicky  ;)



 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-08-23, 19:30:40
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Arena - Contagion
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Nemezis - Nemezis
Ben Craven - Great & Terrible Potions

np: Nordagust - In The Mist Of Morning

The latter two albums on http://www.progstreaming.com/ . Like mentioned before by several people, a nice way to discover new (prog) music. I'm impressed by the Wolverine and Nordagust album I've heard over there, now on my 'to buy' list  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 07:00:03
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2011-08-23, 19:30:40

Ben Craven - Great & Terrible Potions

That's a fine album, yes sir!  8)

Quotenp: Nordagust - In The Mist Of Morning

I can't really get through that one.
I already have that album for some time now but what troubles me the most are the vocals.
Really can't stand them.  :-\

QuoteThe latter two albums on http://www.progstreaming.com/ . Like mentioned before by several people, a nice way to discover new (prog) music. I'm impressed by the Wolverine and Nordagust album I've heard over there, now on my 'to buy' list  ;).

What he said. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 10:33:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-08-22, 17:45:01
Paxi, you may think that I'm overly critical of you...

Not at all.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-08-22, 17:45:01
...but I actually enjoy our discussions...

Me too.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-08-22, 17:45:01
...and as a matter of fact, you'r currently the only person here I can engage in dialogue with  :)

Come on, it's not that bad is it?

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2011-08-23, 19:30:40
The latter two albums on http://www.progstreaming.com/ . Like mentioned before by several people, a nice way to discover new (prog) music. I'm impressed by the Wolverine and Nordagust album I've heard over there, now on my 'to buy' list  ;).

Yes, I've seen that website and it looks very interesting to me. I will check out some  albums right away!

First is: Ben Craven.
I will let you know what I think of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 11:11:24
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 10:33:07
First is: Ben Craven.
I will let you know what I think of it.

Not bad! Sounds like a lost Pink Floyd album.
I need to listen to it more than once, because while it's good, I think (for now) it's not great.

Can anyone tell me more about Ben Craven? I don't know him at all. Never heard of him and here he is, putting out a professional album with artwork by Roger Dean.
Am I missing something?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-08-24, 14:38:46
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 10:33:07
Come on, it's not that bad is it?

Well, you know just as well as I do, Paxi. But let's see now  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-08-23, 18:02:41
That OK Nicky  ;)

:)  Funky Boy


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2011-08-23, 19:30:40
Ben Craven - Great & Terrible Potions

Sounds interesting .....


NP  Annihilator:  Metal Bonus (...er's) cd

With songs from their previous cd's  *horns*

What a bargain  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 14:46:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 11:11:24
Not bad! Sounds like a lost Pink Floyd album.
I need to listen to it more than once, because while it's good, I think (for now) it's not great.

Can anyone tell me more about Ben Craven? I don't know him at all. Never heard of him and here he is, putting out a professional album with artwork by Roger Dean.
Am I missing something?

Clicky. ;) (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1675.new#new)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 15:11:09
Sean Filkins ~ War and Peace and Other Short Stories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-08-24, 16:39:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 15:11:09
Sean Filkins ~ War and Peace and Other Short Stories

Which is a fine album and slightly reminds me of Floyd ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:12:30
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-08-24, 16:39:12
Which is a fine album and slightly reminds me of Floyd

Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2011-08-24, 16:39:12
?

I'd say that you're not really sure yet, not? ;)

The album is indeed quite good though it doesn't remind me of Floyd at all.
The music, that is.
I don't really like his singing capabilities.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:25:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:12:30
The album is indeed quite good though it doesn't remind me of Floyd at all.
The music, that is.
I don't really like his singing capabilities.

I've heard that album too! I thought it was really good. Funny things is that I was especially positively surprised about his voice. He reminds me very much of Phil Collins. I haven't listened much to Big Big Train, but from what I've heard, the new singer sounds like Collins too.

Now you want to make me listen to this album again. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:40:11
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:25:37
I've heard that album too! I thought it was really good.

The two tracks that I really really like from his album are Prisoners of Concience prt I and Epitaph for a Mariner.
Two stunning songs, especially the latter.

But then again, I'm an epic-freak. ;)

QuoteFunny things is that I was especially positively surprised about his voice. He reminds me very much of Phil Collins. I haven't listened much to Big Big Train, but from what I've heard, the new singer sounds like Collins too.

Now you want to make me listen to this album again. ;D

Hmm, maybe early Genesis Collins, yes.
A bit.
He also reminded me of the singer of Unitopia.
That dude, forgot his name and too lazy to look it up, sings like a mixture between Gabriel and Collins.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 20:13:47
Beardfish ~ Mammoth : And the Stone said: If I Could Speak [15:09]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-08-25, 11:46:59
Arena - "Songs From The Lions Cage"
3. Valley Of The Kings

Unbelievable that Arena's first album remains so incredibly interesting even after more than fifteen years!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-08-25, 13:50:17
Spock's Beard - "V"
6. The Great Nothing

It's nice music, but for some reason I like Neal's solo albums more than his albums with Spock's. Also, I like Spock's post-Neal albums better than the albums with Neal. Except for Snow which is just too good to be true.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-08-25, 19:36:26
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-24, 17:12:30
I'd say that you're not really sure yet, not? ;)

The album is indeed quite good though it doesn't remind me of Floyd at all.
The music, that is.
I don't really like his singing capabilities.

Yeh not sure about Floyd but thee is just something that reminds me of Roger Waters

Listening to it again now and it is a top album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-08-26, 10:16:29
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-08-25, 19:36:26
Yeh not sure about Floyd but thee is just something that reminds me of Roger Waters

Perhaps because of the 'War' concept?


Now listening to the mighty Steven Wilson.

Steven Wilson - "Insurgentes"
9. Get All You Deserve


How does he do it? At first I didn't like this album THAT much, because of the 'noise' all the time. But now I find it strangely similar to taking a bath.

I've heard samples of his new album here (http://www.gracefordrowning.com/) and, well, what can I say? So far so good! Can't wait!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-08-26, 15:10:15
Chain ~ Chain.exe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-08-26, 17:57:07
Anathema ~ We're Here because We're Here

Probably one of the cheesiest album titles ever.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-08-26, 23:30:46
Transatlantic ~ Live in America

If I would make a top-list of Transatlantic live albums, it would probably look like this:

1: The Whirld tour
2: Live in Europe
3: Live in America
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-08-26, 23:43:35
Transatlantic ~ The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-08-27, 12:51:10
Unexpect - Fables of the ...

Stopped at 2:00 of track 1, due to growling. Unexpect are medieval-kind of metal with violins and - a thing I never heard before - a lady singing, and growling. Yikes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-08-27, 12:53:58
Ben Craven - on bandcamp

wheeew, yes, it's proggy :)
will not buy. too prog for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-08-27, 13:37:45
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts *horns* me likey this a lot  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-08-27, 23:17:55
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-08-27, 12:51:10
Unexpect - Fables of the ...

Stopped at 2:00 of track 1, due to growling. Unexpect are medieval-kind of metal with violins and - a thing I never heard before - a lady singing, and growling. Yikes.

Actually, that's not really a surprise for me. ;)
But respect that you even tried it!  *horns*

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-08-27, 12:53:58
Ben Craven - on bandcamp

wheeew, yes, it's proggy :)
will not buy. too prog for me.

But this does surprise me.
If anything, I'd say that this would appraise you.

NP> Spock's Beard ~ Beware of Darkness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-08-28, 21:25:37
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-08-28, 21:55:15
Ben Craven ~ Great and Terrible Potions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-08-29, 12:33:35
A lot of Vangelis songs. Not an album in particular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2011-08-29, 14:10:43
IQ, Frequency. Great album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-08-29, 14:19:42
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2011-08-27, 12:51:10
a lady ... growling.

Just imagine that you'r playing lion and lioness with yer wife, Cap  ;D

Man, you & Teunis, when will you guys growl up  ::)


NP  Alice Cooper:  Billion Dollar Babies  *horns*

I often think back with joy to one of the most memorable concerts I'v been to - and I'v been to many concerts - the concert in Copenhagen on AC's Welcome to my Nightmare Tour. Whew, what an experience, skeletons dancing danse macabre on stage and stuff  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-08-30, 10:24:58
Spock's Beard ~ The Kindness of Strangers : Harm's Way [11:05]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-31, 09:59:57
Yesterday I played:

- Steven Wilson - "Insurgentes"
- Kino - "Picture"

Two brilliant releases and both very different!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-08-31, 11:21:45
Atto IV ~ Shattered Lines (http://www.progstreaming.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-08-31, 21:29:50
I want to discover new music, and I think it's good to start where it all started: in the past.
I need to listen more to the 'classic' bands, so now I'm listening to:

Van Der Graaf Generator - "Godbluff"
4. The Sleepwalkers

Very good! Anyone into this band?
It reminds me much of old Kaipa.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-01, 01:35:09
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-31, 21:29:50
I want to discover new music, and I think it's good to start where it all started: in the past.
I need to listen more to the 'classic' bands, so now I'm listening to:

Van Der Graaf Generator - "Godbluff"
4. The Sleepwalkers

Very good!

Mwuah...

QuoteAnyone into this band?

Not really.
Only have one album so I might not be very objective here but overall, based on one album, I have to say: not my cup of proggy tea. ;)

QuoteIt reminds me much of old Kaipa.

Which I like much better!!

NP> The Tangent ~ A Place in the Queue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-09-01, 15:10:58
NP  Alice Cooper:  Killer

For long I vacillated about AC being pantheon or not. A few days ago I decided to make up my mind about it. Billion Dollar Babies being the best sold album, I started with it. Altho it was good, it didnt really rise to pantheon level for me. Then I tried out School's Out; not either. But then I put on Killer, which long ago was my fave AC, and man, that sure did it: I relived those fantastic sounds of Desperado and Dead Babies, my fave songs on the album, and also the other killer songs.

So on the basis of Killer, Alice Cooper (the band) goes pantheon (past master)  *horns*

Anyone else here into AC ?


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-08-31, 21:29:50
I need to listen more to the 'classic' bands

8)  Paxi

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-09-01, 17:11:46
NP

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-08-20, 23:32:58
Ben Craven ~ Great and Terrible Potions

Through Progstreaming. (http://www.progstreaming.com)

8) already on first listen, probably cuz it sounds so much like Arena ... and I sure am wonderin why no other Roomie got that connection  ::)

The association to Floyd doesnt make any sense to me  ???

Yup, sounds real good. Gotta get that album on my SL. Thx Mad  :)


Quote
And the best thing is: It's totally legal, with the acceptance of both artist and/or recordlabels.  *horns*

Yup  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-03, 11:38:52
NP  Annihilator:  Criteria For A Black Widow  *horns*

I can hear where Jeff Loomis got some of his sound from  8)

Btw Funky, have you listened to Jeff Loomis' Zero Order Phase ?  Mindblowing !!!

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-03, 12:11:47
NP  Cult of Luna:  Somewhere Along The Highway

Swedish "post-metal" band (from Umeå). I'm not much into this genre, it's a bit much monotonous to me, but now and then I like listening to it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-09-03, 15:19:32
The Flower Kings ~ Tour Kaputt

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-09-01, 17:11:46
NP

8) already on first listen, probably cuz it sounds so much like Arena ... and I sure am wonderin why no other Roomie got that connection  ::)

Well, you're right about one thing: I didn't got that connection. *puzzled*  ???

QuoteThe association to Floyd doesnt make any sense to me  ???

For me it does.
A bit psychadelic, though the bio should also mention a connection with Porcupine Tree, especially the early PT.

QuoteYup, sounds real good. Gotta get that album on my SL. Thx Mad  :)


Yup  *horns*

Nicky.


You're very welcome. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-09-04, 00:09:23
Coheed & Cambria ~ In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth : 3
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-04, 12:11:22
NP  Borknagar:  Epic

Fine Norwegian black metal. In the vein of Enslaved, Arcturus - Funky, Mad, Tom  ;)

One of the things that is unusual about the Norwegian black metal scene is that you have all these many group names, but it's surprisingly few musicians who go in and out of them. You get the impression that some guys run into each other in the pub, they don't have any upcoming release or concert, they discuss ideas for new music, realise that they have enuff for an album, and then they figure out under which name they make it  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-04, 12:39:40
NP  Dominici's O3 on YouTube

e.g.  Liquid Lightning    www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU9VobPGgZQ

Super stuff  *horns*

In the vein of DT (particularly Scenes) and CM, and just as ambitious  8)

From Wiki:

Dominici is a progressive metal band formed in 2005 by former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici. Their only released work is the O3 Trilogy, a series of three concept albums about the story of a terrorist sleeper cell coming to the United States and falling in love with the country. Dominici was an opening-act for three Dream Theater "Chaos in Motion Tour" concerts that were held in Croatia, Hungary, and Austria.

Charlie Dominici recently stated on his Facebook account that Dominici is coming back strong in 2011, but he also mentioned in the comments of the post that if people wanted to see them live or releasing another CD, then fans should spread the word about them, saying "hardly anyone knows about us".

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominici

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-09-06, 17:57:37
NP  Alice Cooper:  Killer  *horns*

So guys, how about tellin us what you'r listenin to these days, and even better, what your take is on it  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-07, 17:50:04
NP  Novembre:  Anaemia

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEIMHdeT8lI

First time I'v heard some good metal from Italy  8)

Why do they always have to mix their d*a* opera into it

Gotta get some albums by'm .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-09-07, 19:15:53
Ben Craven - Great and Terrible Potions.

Thought I would give it a go after the other discussion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-09-07, 19:28:45
Day Six - The Grand Design

Prog metal from The Netherlands ....... love it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-09-07, 20:59:45
Listening to another Dutch Progressive Metal band: For All We Know (Within Temptation guitarist, with Wudstik (also known from Ayreon, and Kris Gildenlöw and a few guests)

I've heard the first three songs and it sounds good.
I have to say Wudstik is not a bad vocalist. He already surprised me on the Ayreon album.
I once had a collegue (a rap lover) who hangs out with Wudstik. And his sister (my collegues' not Wudstik's) was/is a reviewer for Progwereld). Wudstik lives in my town.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-09-08, 13:56:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-08-16, 14:37:59
One of the masterpieces I'v been stuck on lately is:

NP  Yes:  Fly From Here

First time I played it, I started crying, I was simply so overwhelmed. Hasnt happened to me like that for years (not even Nostradamus did it quite that way). The music was simply sooo beautiful, Steve Howe does his magic, like on Going For The One, David Benoit sings so wonderfully, the evocative lyrics, just everything on those first two songs, brought back so many memories .....

WOW, that's music at its best, when it simply carries ya away like that  :) :) :)

Great to be back in YesWorld  8)

Got Drama too btw. Until recently I was sure that wouldnt happen, cuz I couldnt imagine Yes without Jon. But Fly and Drama are Yes too, for real  *horns*

Nicky.

Just have been listening to the new Yes album.
It's really good.
Very modern and still I recognise Yes in it (for as far as I can tell, I've not heard many Yes albums ofcourse (I've got the wrong birthdate ;) )).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-09-08, 15:28:50
Now I'm once again listening to Cloudkicker.
It's an instrumental progressive metal band. Or actually it's just one man who played everything on his own.

His two albums and two EP's are free for everyone:
cloudkicker.bandcamp.com (http://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/)
Make sure you download this, if you didn't already. It's really cool!

Cloudkicker - "The Map Is Not The Territory"
2. Tip Your Van Driver
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-09-08, 18:40:10
Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-09-08, 21:02:46
Hergest Ridge - Mike Oldfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-09-09, 20:27:11
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Proto Kaw - Forth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-09-11, 22:52:37
Queensrÿche ~ Rage for Order : Walk in the Shadows [3:34]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-12, 10:43:24
Anathema ~ We're Here because We're Here

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-09-12, 11:40:38
Sean Filkins - "War And Peace & Other Short Stories"

Very nice and currently number 1 in the Top 100 of ProgArchives.com and number 6 in the Top 10 of Progwereld.org.
Well done, Sean!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-09-12, 14:23:53
Black Sabbath:  Greatest Hits

Aaaaah, Birmingham  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 18:37:27
Just started A dramatic turn of events - Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-12, 19:26:07
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 18:37:27
Just started A dramatic turn of events - Dream Theater

You have it already?  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 20:35:03
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-12, 19:26:07
You have it already?  :o

Yep it arrived this morning. I got side tracked though and need to listen again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-12, 21:02:37
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 20:35:03
Yep it arrived this morning. I got side tracked though and need to listen again.

Lucky you.

If all goes well I should receive my über deluxe box + 2cd/dvd within a couple of days.
Could've downloaded it but I want to listen to the actual cd, not a copy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-09-12, 21:40:12
The only way to get the instrumental versions of the songs is to buy the über deluxe edition? Or is the regular deluxe edition good enough? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 21:58:19
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-12, 21:02:37
Lucky you.

If all goes well I should receive my über deluxe box + 2cd/dvd within a couple of days.
Could've downloaded it but I want to listen to the actual cd, not a copy.

Ah maybe why that is why mine has arrived I only got the 1 CD and 1 DVD edition. Yours will be heavier so the postrman will take longer  ;D

NP Steve Hackett - Metamorpheus. I got back into Steve Hackett after High Voltage and am really impressed by Live Rails and Out of the Tunnels Mouth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2011-09-12, 22:48:37
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-12, 21:58:19
NP Steve Hackett - Metamorpheus. I got back into Steve Hackett after High Voltage and am really impressed by Live Rails and Out of the Tunnels Mouth.
Yes, Steve Hackett really rules and is on a great streak the past couple of albums, look forward to Beyond The Shrouded Horizon.

Especially for Nicky:

NP: Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning

Finally bought it some time ago, as recommended by Nicky, great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-09-13, 14:06:06
Back from holidays on Cyprus.... have to start working agatin tomorrow... some spare time left to listen, though:

fair to midland - arrows & anchors on progstreaming.

Nice. Very appealing. Fresh. Strong. Like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-09-13, 14:33:44
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2011-09-13, 14:06:06
Back from holidays on Cyprus.... have to start working agatin tomorrow...

Hope you had a great vacation! Nice to see you back again! ;)

I've just been listening to Porcupine Tree's "The Incident".

It's a grower. I still feel that "Deadwing" is their ultimate album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-09-13, 15:24:35
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2011-09-12, 22:48:37
Yes, Steve Hackett really rules and is on a great streak the past couple of albums, look forward to Beyond The Shrouded Horizon.

I very much like his Wild Orchids from 2006  *horns*

I'l definitely get some more of his albums .....


Quote
Especially for Nicky:

:-* Erik


Quote
NP: Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning

great album!

A classic album  *horns*


Another great album: 

NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 2

Maybe not quite DT-league, but up there, pantheon with me  *horns*

Charlie has come a looooong way since his DT-days. I don't like DT's first album, and I don't like Charlie's singing on it. Everytime I put on this album, I have to soon take it out again, as it sounds so wrong  :'(

I'm not either much of a fan of I&W, but Awake: Yup, then we're talkin  *horns*

But back to O3: Some 20 years later, Charlie surprises us with this masterpiece: O3 in three parts, each covering a full cd. He now sings with a fabulous baritone voice, and he has concocted a stunning tale of a terrorist sleeper in the USA. In Part 1, he sings only accompanied by his own guitar playing, and he slowly draws us into this gripping drama. For Parts 2 & 3, he has managed to assemble a band of surprisingly talented young musicians, and together they whip up a tremendous musical tour de force.

If you like DT, I expect you'l enjoy O3 too, and those who don't quite savor Jamie's singing may go better with Charlie's - but guys, just like with DT-albums, give O3 some runs  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-09-13, 18:34:22
Hey guys, since I'm back (kinda), has anyone already heard the brilliant new Dream Theater album?

I think this is the album that will surpass Scenes and Six Degrees and ends up at the very top of my list. :o

Yes, it's that good. *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-09-14, 12:43:57
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events

What else to listen to this week ?

I am in the midst of my first listen and I am far from sharing Tom's enthousiasm  :P

1. On the Back Of Angels : Knew it already, still not convinced ...
2. Build me Up, Break Me Down : almost pressed the skip button, really painful at places
3. Lost Not Forgotten : sounds better than the previous tracks despite some Rudess' keyboards parts that I just can't stand anymore  >:( Great guitar solo around the 7' mark.

To be continued, I hope with better sensations ... If I end up liking it as much as BC&SL, which I still hope, it will be fine !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-09-14, 13:15:18
Wolverine - Communication lost

Opeth have a lot to live up to if Heriatge is to surpass this album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-09-14, 13:27:09
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events
Part two  :)

4. This Is The Life : very pleasant ballad at first listen
5. Bridges In The Sky : reminds me of TBOT. I like it too.
6. Outcry : the mega instrumental mid-section doesn't "flow" naturally with the rest of the song, to say the least, but I still like the whole package.
7. Far From Heaven : Piano/voice ballad. Melodic and moving.

Things are getting way better  :D

[To be continued]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-09-14, 13:49:23
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events
Part three

9. Breaking All Illusions : Wow ! Innovative, fresh, melodic, a masterpiece  *horns*
10. Beneath The Surface : another ballad and another good one.

Temporary conclusion : it sounds good, I would say it's more pop/prog than metal (sorry Nicky  ;)). I feared a "free to put weird keyboards sounds everywhere" Rudess but he is discrete and melodic most of the time. Petrucci delivers a bunch of great solos, LaBrie's voice seems more forced than on BC&SL but it's still OK.

Finally, Tom could be right. Time will tell ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-09-14, 13:59:32
Thanks for the nice review Bupie! That's really great.
My review will come in time...

NP:
Nothing...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-09-14, 18:52:56
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-09-14, 13:49:23
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events
Part three

9. Breaking All Illusions : Wow ! Innovative, fresh, melodic, a masterpiece  *horns*
10. Beneath The Surface : another ballad and another good one.

Temporary conclusion : it sounds good, I would say it's more pop/prog than metal (sorry Nicky  ;)). I feared a "free to put weird keyboards sounds everywhere" Rudess but he is discrete and melodic most of the time. Petrucci delivers a bunch of great solos, LaBrie's voice seems more forced than on BC&SL but it's still OK.

Finally, Tom could be right. Time will tell ...

I too hope it is a grower. I find myself agreeing more with Bupie than Tom. I really can't find anything new on the album apart from the beginning of Bridges in the sky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-15, 17:10:27
Anathema ~ Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:00:16
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-15, 17:10:27
Anathema ~ Judgement
8)
I have pre-ordered the 'new' one 'Falling Deeper'. Not totally new: 'Featuring brand new orchestral arrangements of material from Anathema's earliest days, Falling Deeper continues where the acclaimed 2008 release Hindsight left off.'
Growls from the early days are gone  8) (sorry Nicky  ;))

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two

still my favourite 2011 release!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:14:15
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:00:16
8)
I have pre-ordered the 'new' one 'Falling Deeper'. Not totally new: 'Featuring brand new orchestral arrangements of material from Anathema's earliest days, Falling Deeper continues where the acclaimed 2008 release Hindsight left off.'
Growls from the early days are gone  8) (sorry Nicky  ;))


You know what, I feel a bit dissapointed that they renewed some old tracks, like they did on Hindsight.
The world had to wait for seven years to be treated with a gem like We're Here because We're Here and prior to that album there is Hindsight and afterwards they release this album, which also contains old tracks in a new coat.

I really hoped that they would come with something new this time.

And from what I have heard, the keyboard player, Les Smith, has decided to part ways.
It seems to be a mutual decision. ...
Musical differences.

NP> Faith no More ~ Angeldust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-09-16, 20:23:50
Finally!!!!

Arch/Matheos ~ Sympathetic Resonance

A continuation of the A Twist of Fate (2003) album with Arch, Matheos and Mike Portnoy but with members like Joey Vera, Frank Aresti and Bobby Jarzombek it's more a Fates Warning album without Ray Alder than an actual project between Jon Arch and Jim Matheos.

With a V8 engine!

Marvelous album, highly recommended!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-09-17, 15:45:26
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:14:15
You know what, I feel a bit dissapointed that they renewed some old tracks, like they did on Hindsight.
The world had to wait for seven years to be treated with a gem like We're Here because We're Here and prior to that album there is Hindsight and afterwards they release this album, which also contains old tracks in a new coat.

I really hoped that they would come with something new this time.
Of course I prefer a new album, but this is a good opportunity for me to hear their oldest music. And I do like it a lot  8). In the booklet was some promotion from their record company KScope, they mentioned a new Anathema album for 2012 ;).

Today:
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Toto - Isolation
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-17, 17:30:01
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-09-14, 18:52:56
I too hope it is a grower.

Of course it's a grower. Have DT ever released a studio album that's not ?

Every album by DT has turned out to be a treasure trove of infinite discovery and joy. These guys work long and hard at creating their music. Keep that in mind, guys. To scratch at the surface of a DT-album and make general statements about it is very unprog. Aint that so, Tom & Mad  ;)


NP  Not so far from DT:   Dominici: O3, Part 2

A few months ago I posted some links to this ingenious work, but since there has been so little response in the Room, I feel urged to post again. Here are two of the most catchy pieces on Part 2, the first and last track. Note Brian Maillard's guitar playing  *horns*

Monster     www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAaBVTrMJU

A New Hope     www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhPtaGKZ70I

The lyrics on O3 are strong too  8)

Guys  ;)


Great to see so much activity in the Room  :)

That's the way it should be always  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-17, 17:45:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:00:16
Growls from the early days are gone  8) (sorry Nicky  ;))

Actually I don't either like much their early stuff  :-\

From Eternity on it's pure joy  *horns*

And the addition of Lee Douglas on vocals is  :-*


Quote
np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two

still my favourite 2011 release!

Well, Teunis, you'r pretty convincing .....  ;)

You know, I can still enjoy non-growly stuff  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-17, 18:47:21
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-15, 19:14:15
NP> Faith No More ~ Angel Dust

Another group that should get more attention in the Room, pantheon with me (no growl, only Mike Patton's snarls)  *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-09-16, 20:23:50
Arch/Matheos ~ Sympathetic Resonance

Marvelous album, highly recommended!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Sounds good, Mad. Thanx for yer recom, got it on my SL. I'm so much of a Matheos fan that I gotta have everything that he does (I have all the FW studios, the live double-cd (wonderful  ;) ), and the first two OSI's)  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-18, 11:10:52
This should interest DT-fans:

www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=jLj6VP9VA9Q

I can only say:  WOW !!!

Here is also one of the rare occasions where we can see JM show some of his wizardry  :)

And I think it's great that all members of DT, current and previous, are such good friends and respectful and helpful to each other, particularly knowing how painful some of their lineup changes have been  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-09-19, 17:53:01
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-09-19, 09:57:12
And some quality music ;)

;)


NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 1

This guy sings and strums yer pants off  8)

And man, what a story  :o

Guy-hiys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-09-19, 19:45:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-18, 11:10:52
This should interest DT-fans:

www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=jLj6VP9VA9Q

I can only say:  WOW !!!

Yeah! That was pretty awesome!


I've listened to Dream Theater's latest and well it was undoubtly really good! One of the most highly anticipated releases for me this year.

From the first listen I knew "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" is a grower. And there are some songs on it which I think of as one of the finest Dream Theater songs. At least of the past ten years.

DT can be summed up in three parts:
The 'old' Dream Theater: "When Dream..." till "Falling..."
Then we have: "Scenes..." till "Octavarium"
And the 'new' DT: "Systematic Chaos" till "Dramatic Turn..."

I have to say, with "Systematic Chaos" DT entered a new course which I didn't particularly like. "Black Clouds And Silver Linings" was much better already, but with "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" DT is back in business!
Although some songs suffer the Systematic Chaos illness. I'll get back on all that when I'll do a track-by-track review like Bupie did.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 09:31:52
Opeth - Ghost Reveries

In anticipation of treating myself to Heritage next week after i have been paid  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-09-20, 12:47:01
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 09:31:52
Opeth - Ghost Reveries

In anticipation of treating myself to Heritage next week after i have been paid :)

Ah, the vicious end-of-the-month syndrome. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 13:39:47
You got that right Mad  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-09-20, 22:31:13
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 13:39:47
You got that right Mad  :-[

I know all to well how it feels, Funkster.
I buy way to much cd's every month, but yet not enough since there's always one or two (or three) that I have to pass. Can't buy them all. ;)

NP> Dream Theater ~ Train of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 10:41:38
Orphaned Land ~ The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-21, 14:26:24
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-09-20, 22:31:13
there's always one or two (or three) that I have to pass.

Hm, I got about 300 of those (my SL)  :-\

NP  Black Sabbath:  Best Of  (double cd up to 1990, but only three songs with Dio)

Dio-Sabbath sounds surprisingly different from Ozzy-Sabbath. Dio-S is more metal as we know it today, while Ozzy-S is quite special and covers several genres  :)

Until recently, I had only listened properly to rather few Sabbath songs, mainly from their first two albums. It's been a pleasant surprise to me to experience that Sabbath are a lot more exciting than I thought  *horns*

And I can hear grunge being prepared by early Sabbath  8)

Anyone else into Sabbath ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 15:34:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-21, 14:26:24

Anyone else into Sabbath ?

Nicky.

Only the Dio and the Tony Martin-era.

The rest is spinal tap or history written and rewritten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-21, 17:19:34
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 15:34:26
The rest is spinal tap or history written and rewritten.

???

Hey Mad, did you just smoke somethin real strong  ;D


NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Thrilling, but demanding  *horns*

Mad, what do you think of it ?

Anubis have just released a new studio album, self-titled  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 20:26:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-21, 17:19:34
???

Hey Mad, did you just smoke somethin real strong  ;D

Haha.  ;D

No, not at all. ;)
What I meant was that with Ozzy it's spinal tap and they set the pace for many bands to come (wrote history) but rewrote it also but in a eh...Spinal tappish way. :lol:


QuoteNP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Thrilling, but demanding  *horns*

Mad, what do you think of it ?

Well since I do own the albums Andromeda Unchained (awesome piece of progmetal  *horns*) and The Detached, I'd say that I do like them.
Could be a little brother of Circus Maximus; Dream Theaterish progmetal but a bit more melodic with a pretty good singer/producer, Jacob Hansen.

QuoteAnubis have just released a new studio album, self-titled  8)

Nicky.

On this album the vocal duties has been overtaken by bassplayer Henrik Fevre. Jacob has left through the gate. ;)

But I didn't know that his album was already released!  :o

Another one to buy....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2011-09-22, 06:18:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-21, 14:26:24

Anyone else into Sabbath ?


I like me some Sabbath, particularly the older stuff.   Saw them once but with Dio not Ozzy.

JP:  Phideaux - Snowtorch        I really like this one.  I read somewhere or other that it's kinda sorta inspired by Jethro Tull's Thick As a Brick (one of my all-time fave albums).  I can see that somewhat in the structure of the album (it's essentially one big song), although the sound is its own thing, of course.

JP: Phideaux - 313    An older one -- not quite up there with their more recent gems but still a fun bunch of songs.

JP: Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring    Supposedly the "extra" songs from the Fear of a Blank Planet recordings, but IMO even better than FOABP.   I may have said that before.   :-[

NP:Porcupine Tree - Signify   I think this may be about where they began to hit their stride.  Some really strong stuff but still a few songs that are a little spacier and more random sounds than I prefer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 13:19:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-17, 17:30:01
Of course it's a grower. Have DT ever released a studio album that's not ?

Every album by DT has turned out to be a treasure trove of infinite discovery and joy. These guys work long and hard at creating their music. Keep that in mind, guys. To scratch at the surface of a DT-album and make general statements about it is very unprog. Aint that so, Tom & Mad  ;)


I do like most of DT but for som reason I just don't like Systematic Chaos.

A dramatic turn of events is sounding better each play. I wonder what it is with Systematic Chaos.

Now playing Symphonic Yes which is a cracking live CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-24, 18:28:47
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 13:19:09
I wonder what it is with Systematic Chaos.

Hm, I find it just as great as the others. That instrumental intro - whew !  Iggy, maybe your lady broke up with you while/because listening to SC  ;D

Looks like the Room was down for a while. What happened, Cap ?


NP  Spheric Universe Experience: Unreal

Great French metal  *horns*

I suggest you listen to the YouTube Mix if ya don't know'm  ;)

I'd say that France with groups like Gojira, Adagio, and SUE have joined the top-league of progmetal now  8)

Gratz Bups  :)

... together with UK, US, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Germany - imo.

The Poles are great on the musical side, but their lyrics aint yet quite up there. Denmark has Anubis Gate, but imo no other quite pantheon group. Finland has Amorphis ... and a bunch of saloon metal groups  :-\

But let's put these countries in second league together with Netherlands, Ireland, Australia, and Brazil.

So, probably whipped up a storm here; let me hear what you think, guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-09-24, 19:10:20
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 21:44:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-24, 18:28:47
Hm, I find it just as great as the others. That instrumental intro - whew !  Iggy, maybe your lady broke up with you while/because listening to SC  ;D

LOL  ::)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-24, 18:28:47
Looks like the Room was down for a while. What happened, Cap ?

I noticed that too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-25, 09:31:12
NP  Dali's Dilemma  on  YouTube Mix

Whew, this stuff is superb, these guys should be staple in Metalworld - or at least in the Room  *horns*

Let's see: Shadow Gallery, DT, Seventh Wonder, Stride, Bigelf, and then there's this amazing guitar that whizzes all over the place (like Angra), the bass all of a sudden goes bananas (like SW), the singing is nice and rough, fabulous keys  - amazing stuff !!!

Thanx, Mad  :)

When you guys get tired of listening to H-Marillion falling asleep *#! Hey Nicky, stop now!!!

And they'r not even wikied  :(

Gotta get their album asap .....

How can people listen to all that junk music on radio, and gape at the dumbass Idol and X-Factor stuff, when there's sooo much great music around these days  :'(

Btw I can recommend the YouTube Mix facility for gettin to know a group. You get some of their best tracks without having to mess around in-between no, not the legs, Paxi  ;)

Or start with their Miracles In Yesteryear, one of the catchiest songs   www.youtube.com/watch?v=80DcS2zHfM8  8)


Here's what Magna Carta Records writes about Dali's Dilemma:

Seldom does a progressive metal band leap to the fore with such a confident debut album as Dali's Dilemma, especially one from the climes of northern California (San Jose to be exact) where the band has honed to perfection their debut record, Manifesto For Futurism. Records of this razor-sharp bite and rapid brilliance are usually crafted in Germany or Sweden, it seems, but Dali's Dilemma manages to capture the essence of Yngwie Malmsteen, Rainbow, and Deep Purple, swirling it all together with progressive metal flourishes.

The band is built around a solid songwriting ethic. The two brothers, guitarist Patrick and bassist Steve Reyes, met keyboardist Matt Guillory in '94, soon adding vocalist Matt Bradley and drummer Jeremy Colson to create the synergy that is this astonishingly capable prog metal maelstrom. Guillory is the band's resident rock veteran, having appeared on approximately 10 records for various artists, as well as Magna Carta's Rush tribute, the Pink Floyd tribute and the recent Magna Carta collaborative piece The Age Of Impact from The Explorers Club.

The band's strange name came about rather rapidly (as does everything with this band). Matt's uncle suggested 'Dali's Dilemma' just as the boys had to abandon, for legal reasons, their former moniker. "We needed a name really fast because Magna Carta wanted to start doing promotion," Matt recalls with a laugh. "To us, Salvador Dali was an excellent painter, a surrealist, always very experimental, unconstrained by boundaries, which ties into the type of music we're playing. We try to create without limits and come across as really expressive. The 'Dilemma' part refers more to the challenge of doing something this experimental and becoming commercially accepted. I'm sure Dali was quite appreciated but it seems he had more of a cult following, just like progressive rock and its offshoots within metal."

But for all the band's amazing musicianship, there is a discernible and distinguished hard rock current flowing beneath the mayhem. This is entirely intentional, and when pressed for influences, Matt cites the classics: old Metallica, old Rush and Pantera. On the lighter side, U2 is cited for their spiritualism and trademark sound, which can be heard on stirring ballad 'Hills Of Memory', a track underscored by a particularly Bono-esque vocal from Matt Bradley, who elsewhere evokes the passion and magnificence of a Jeff Scott Soto or a Glenn Hughes.

...

All told, Manifesto For Futurism just might be the liveliest, hookiest, most rhythmically daunting pageant of prog metal since Queensryche's Operation: Mindcrime, Dream Theater's Images And Words, or more recently, Shadow Gallery's Tyranny. All deserve a place in the pantheon of higher musical learning of a most metallic nature. And as we mentioned, this is a first record by the newly minted first name in California-bred progressive metal... Scary.

- www.magnacarta.net/artists/dali.html

True, there´s also somethin distinctly American about their sound  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-09-25, 11:18:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-25, 09:31:12
NP  Dali's Dilemma  on  YouTube Mix

Whew, this stuff is superb, these guys should be staple in Metalworld - or at least in the Room  *horns*

I liked "despite the waves" most... actually most of the stuff is pretty "tough meat", too proggy and too strenuous for me to listen to, especially because the singing leaves what my ears tend to like as melodious :) The musicianship is superb, no doubt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-25, 11:51:38
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-09-25, 11:18:13
too proggy and too strenuous for me to listen to

Man, Cap, you'r 17 years younger than me  ::)


Quote
The musicianship is superb, no doubt.

You got this one right, Cap  ;)

Btw who was the king ?  ;)


NP  Dali's Dilemma  on  Youtube Mix

Does one need anythin else  :)

:o Just found out that Manifesto For Futurism is from 1999. How can such great music be around for so long without one hearing about it ? And what has happened to these guys since ?  And why are they not even wikied ?  Man, so many questions  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-25, 15:04:50
Well, I guess my dilemmas are solved for the moment, and I passed on to

NP  Leprous  on  YouTube Mix

as I read Murat Batmaz' fine Amazon review about'm.

Wikipedia: "Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal band formed in 2001 in the metal town of Notodden, Norway, home of other bands such as Emperor, Ihsahn, Peccatum."

Quite special, I can hear Ihsahn spookin around here, and fascinating  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-09-26, 13:23:49
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 13:19:09
A dramatic turn of events is sounding better each play.
Indeed  8)
I still have some issues with James' voice but now I like all the songs.
Many DT fans find similarities with I&W, I don't  ??? I&W is still my favorite DT album (and in my all-time Top 10) but ADTOE sure doesn't disappoint. I don't think it will gain the band many new fans but it will keep DT a vast audience  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-09-27, 13:15:32
Oh my... I'm now listening to Steven Wilson's "Grace For Drowning".
It sounds so good! It's not better or worse than Insurgentes, but very different.

Still have to listen more to it to fully understand it, but it's already very high on my 2011 list! Dream Theater, watch out! ;) :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-09-27, 19:28:09
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-28, 17:34:20
NP  Wolves in the Throne Room  on  YouTube Mix

Wikipedia:

Wolves in the Throne Room is a black metal band based in Olympia, Washington.

Their sound is influenced by Scandinavian black metal, doom metal, dark ambient, crust punk, and folk music. WITTR has often cited American post-metal band Neurosis as a key inspiration because their music "operates on a deep and intense mythic level." They have also mentioned synthesizer artists like Popol Vuh as an influence. According to the band, one of the founding concepts of WITTR is to channel the "energies" of the Pacific Northwest's landscape into musical form.

The band's lyrics focus on themes of Apocalypse, transformation and modern society's lost connection with the natural world.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves_in_the_throne_room

"Crust punk", that was new to me  ???

They were recommended to me by Amazon.co.uk when I ordered Dali's Dilemma's Manifesto. Surprising to me, as they sound quite different. But definitely interesting, and I'l give'm some more runs .....

So guys, how about some action  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-09-29, 11:15:33
I like the band's name ... but I guess their music would be a different story  :P

NP Magenta - Seven

A quintessential symphonic prog album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-09-29, 11:20:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-09-25, 15:04:50
Well, I guess my dilemmas are solved for the moment, and I passed on to

NP  Leprous  on  YouTube Mix

as I read Murat Batmaz' fine Amazon review about'm.

Wikipedia: "Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal band formed in 2001 in the metal town of Notodden, Norway, home of other bands such as Emperor, Ihsahn, Peccatum."

Quite special, I can hear Ihsahn spookin around here, and fascinating  *horns*

Nicky.

They are getting some good press by a few members on the Marillion forum as well. One for me to check out then.

Last night it was master of puppets and Night is the new day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-09-29, 17:43:14
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-09-29, 11:15:33
I like the band's name ... but I guess their music would be a different story  :P

Yup, there aint so much accordion in Wolves in the Throne Room  ;D

Instead, Bups, I think you should try out Dominici's O3, and Paxi too. As DT-fans, you should be prepared  ;)

The first album in this trilogy is solely Mister Charlie himself playing guitar, singing, and occasionally playing some mouth harp. But what an atmosphere and suspense he manages to create  8)

Albums 2 & 3 of the trilogy are metal. The Monster is the intro to the metal part. Imagine hearing an hour of acoustic guitar and singing, and then this amazing piece sets in - whew  *horns*

Dominici:  O3 - The Monster   www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAaBVTrMJU


NP  Vintersorg:  The Enigmatic Spirit    www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2HkWh2u2Do  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-09-29, 22:14:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-09-29, 17:43:14
Instead, Bups, I think you should try out Dominici's O3, and Paxi too. As DT-fans, you should be prepared  ;)

Well, you certainly convinced me. I will check it out.


I played DT's newest today and it's certainly a fine album! Yes, probably even one of their best! But of course I should let time do its job and ask me in a year or so.

I still need to do that review...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-09-30, 15:59:48
NP  Leprous:  White

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pY25gvLIFQ

Nice  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-09-30, 20:27:18
King Crimson ~ Starless and Bible Black

The album where things changed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-10-01, 10:40:02
The Dark Third - Pure Reason Revolution.

Unfortuately they have decided to go their separate ways but there are some farewell concerts in November.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-01, 17:42:35
OSI ~ Blood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-10-01, 20:13:28
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-01, 22:21:40
Adrenaline Mob ~ S/T EP

The beginning of the Mob.
Project (band?) of Mike Portnoy (Mike the Ist) and Symphony X's screaming dude Russel Allen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-02, 10:40:10
Derek Sherinian ~ Molecular Heinosity

Instrumental jazz fusion metal, from the hand of the ex of Dream Theater. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-02, 21:42:13
 Änglagård ~ Epilog

Semi instrumental 70's old school prog rock from Sweden, made in the nineties.
Awesome is just a word.

This album is.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-03, 16:31:32
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-09-30, 20:27:18
King Crimson ~ Starless and Bible Black

The album where things changed.

In what way, Mad ?

Don't have that album, but as KC are pantheon with me, I'm collecting their albums  8)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-01, 17:42:35
OSI ~ Blood

Listened to Free this weekend. Seems more Moore than Matheos to me, and I'm not that hot on Moore's atmospheric stuff. (Ms 007 likes him (i.e. his music).) I'l give Free some more runs  :-\


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-01, 22:21:40
Symphony X's screaming dude Russel Allen.

::)

:P


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-02, 10:40:10
Derek Sherinian ~ Molecular Heinosity

Yeah, already got'm on my SL  8)


Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-02, 21:42:13
Änglagård ~ Epilog

This album is.  *horns*

OK OK guys. Put'm on my "Groups to check out" .....


Played:

Protest The Hero:  Scurrilous

Guys, this is an album that makes a difference. Truly groundbreaking group  *horns*

From the first note, you get carried off on a crazy ride  :o

But after a while, you realise that this is real well thought out stuff  8)

Takes some time of course  ;)

Truly gratifying album that can be heard again and again - which is exactly what I did this weekend  :)

Just can't quite get the lyrics  ???

Well, should come after a while. I'l have to google this amazing band .....

Not Cap and Paxi stuff, but definitely Funky, and maybe Iggy, Mad, and Tom. Iac give it a try, guys  ;)

Here's how the album starts out, with C'est La Vie   www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKZ-eKBJ9dw

I guess it should be added: ... when it's PTH  ;D

The cityscape in the background is Toronto (I'm pretty sure), as the group is based in Whitby, Ontario, near Toronto. Crazy Canadians  :D

And it gets even wilder  :)


NP  Periphery  on  YouTube

This band will be touring Europe with DT, so I decided to give'm a run. Doesnt enrapture me on first runs, but let's see .....

Here's their Icarus Lives!   www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOnq-zXXBw

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-10-03, 19:59:30
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

Preparing for Saturday's gig. It's the release gig for their 4th studio album 'Nine Paths'. They'll play the whole album live as well as older stuff  8). Of course the album can be bought Saturday, official release end of October.

http://www.knightarea.com/  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-10-03, 22:51:08
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2011-10-03, 19:59:30
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Knight Area - Under A New Sign

Preparing for Saturday's gig. It's the release gig for their 4th studio album 'Nine Paths'. They'll play the whole album live as well as older stuff  8). Of course the album can be bought Saturday, official release end of October.

http://www.knightarea.com/  *horns*

Thanks for the reminder just pre ordered it.

NP Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-04, 12:08:50
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-10-03, 22:51:08
NP Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

The Beatles albums from Rubber Soul on can be enjoyed again and again, they don't age  *horns*

I grew up with Rubber Soul - my parents bought it - and danced to it at their parties  :)


Played:

Deathspell Omega:  Paracletus

Whew, what a challenge: The music is very dark, intense, layered. The lyrics are in English, French, Latin. Despite the darkness, the lyrics are Biblical, or similar  8)

They'r very private, and it's difficult to find stuff about this group, and even more so about the members.

Wikipedia: Deathspell Omega are a French black metal band. Their lyrical content deals primarily with Satanism on a metaphysical level – as the band has stated that "all other interpretations of Satan are intellectually invalid" – and other various theological topics. They have recently completed a series of three concept albums which focus on the theological aspects of God, Satan and man's relationship with the two. Some of their lyrical inspiration has come from the post-surrealist Georges Bataille.

Initially, Deathspell Omega produced raw, traditional black metal akin to Darkthrone's Transilvanian Hunger. However, their 2004 release, Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice, marked a change to a vastly more technical, experimental, and well-recorded sound featuring such musical influences as Russian Orthodox chanting and choral music.

Very little is known about the members of Deathspell Omega, as the band doesn't have an official website and does not release information about their membership. However, they have given interviews over the years that explain more about their beliefs and ideology.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathspell_Omega


Nachtmystium:  Assassins

Great album, for old Floyd fans - who'v blackened a bit with age  ;)


NP  Dali's Dilemma  on  YouTube

This group really does it for me. Wish they would make another album  :-*

Their Manifesto is under way  8)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-09-24, 18:28:47
I'd say that France with groups like Gojira, Adagio, and SUE have joined the top-league of progmetal now  8)

...

So, probably whipped up a storm here; let me hear what you think, guys  ;)

Great to know that you guys agree with me fully, didnt expect it  :)

So, are you listening to any music these days ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-04, 13:22:03
NP  Head:  Save Me From Myself

www.youtube.com/watch?v=paVqEuVF1pE

A very touching, largely biographical, video about how Head (previous guitarist in Korn) goes down the drain with alcohol and drugs, verges on suicide, and at the last moment sees the Bible on the table, changes his mind, goes to church, and becomes a reborn Christian  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-10-04, 18:11:26
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-10-03, 22:51:08
Thanks for the reminder just pre ordered it.
My pleasure ;).

Knight Area - Rising Signs From The Shadows (live album)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-10-04, 21:41:45
NP One too many mornings from Portraits of Bob Dylan- Steve Howe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-05, 17:14:33
Played:

Änglagård  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLxOB-ZNuw&feature=BFa&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcWnTY24_UzWyOBU4jTSF7W&lf=list_related

Interesting, but not something I plan to pursue further. I was into that sorta stuff 30-40 years ago.


Opeth:  Heritage

Also Swedish, but much more to my present liking  8)

Opeth have surprised again. There are some passages with their vintage sound, but on this album they'r more experimental than ever. Very different moods, and always breaking norms and trying out new things, but with maturity and confidence.

Guitar solos are few but excellent.

And for the growlophobes: No growl or shout, only clean singing by Mikael Å.

The lyrics also challenge more than earlier. They'r very dark, as usual with Opeth. There's the much discussed "God is dead", but it's important to note that it's in the song The Devil's Orchard, and the context is "Take the road where devils speak 'God is dead'", so it can't be taken as Mikael's own position. Of course, just to have a line like that on a rock album is an outright provocation, but hey, that's Mikael Å  :)

However, the music to this song is awesome.

And then there's the song Slither, which is a "tribute to Ronnie James Dio", with lyrics like

Summer's gone and love has withered
I believe in nothing yet nothing is what it seems
All is gone and promises slithered
You gave me nothing yet nothing is what it seems

Hey Mikael, what's your intention with all this  ???

Super album, a real grower  *horns*


NP  Explorers Club  on  YouTube

Hey, real nice  :o

You read names like John Petrucci, James LaBrie, D.C. Cooper, Derek Sherinian, Steve Howe, Terry Bozzio, Matt Guillery (Dali's Dilemma), and Billy Sheehan in the mix. I say WHEW - talk about a supergroup !!!

Another group that's been doing super stuff that's basically gone unnoticed  :(

The basic outlines of the music are Trent Gardner's work - Trent is one of the two brothers behind Magellan - but all musicians are given a lotta room to express themselves, and they really blossom here  :)

Here guys, try this:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact (1998) / 02. Fading Fast

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzznvSdGpYk

Simply stellar  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-10-06, 13:08:00
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast  (on Age Of Impact, on megarepeat)

Man, this is some stuck-on piece  *horns*

Simply had to order Age Of Impact, and Explorers Club --> my pantheon list  8)

Petrucci is at his most sublime here  :)


Also played:


Dali's Dilemma:  Manisfesto For Futurism

Just received the album. (Had to buy it at a remote Amazon store.) Great to hear this fantastic album thru  *horns*


Magellan:  Symphony For A Misanthrope

I'v had this album for some time, had it recommended by someone I trusted, but initially it doesnt seem to have made much impression on me. I picked it up again, cuz Trent Gardner is the composer, keyboardist and lead singer of Magellan, and: He's the anchorman of Explorerers Club. Whuptee !

Quite special music, reminds me of Tangent in that it's quite a mix of styles, and very keyboard oriented, with pleasant singing, maybe not a groundbreaking album, but here and there quite sublime  *horns*


Now I don't know whether you guys think this stuff that I'm writing up is interesting  :-\

I have some quaint idea that a prog chat forum is a place where one shares and discusses music ... but maybe I should just let the Room default to a place with random comments, "NP this", "I just bought that" etc.

Guys, if you want the Room to LIVE then ya gotta make an effort  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-10-06, 20:47:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-05, 17:14:33
Played:

Änglagård  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLxOB-ZNuw&feature=BFa&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcWnTY24_UzWyOBU4jTSF7W&lf=list_related

Interesting, but not something I plan to pursue further. I was into that sorta stuff 30-40 years ago.

An interesting statement, which gives us room for some discussion. ;)

Given the fact that you like (old) Genesis, as well as acts like Pink Floyd and King Crimson, I would say that you of all people should like the music of Änglagård.
The band only made two albums + one live album but they did leave behind a significant statement, a progressive watermark so to say.
It's not for nothing that people still consider Hybris as one of the best debut albums of all time.

Highly innovative progrock with anolog hammonds, a drummer who was nearly sixteen (16!) on the time of recording, a bit dark and moody I confess and also quite difficult prog but what a fun to hear!!!

In my humble opinion of course. ;)
Maybe you should give it another listen... :)

QuoteOpeth:  Heritage

Also Swedish, but much more to my present liking  8)

Opeth have surprised again. There are some passages with their vintage sound, but on this album they'r more experimental than ever. Very different moods, and always breaking norms and trying out new things, but with maturity and confidence.

Very vintage I'd say.
Great album but it's also an album that you definitely have to listen ten to twenty times before reaching a statement.
Talk about innovative!
This man (M.A.) has balls, very big ones to even come up with the idea of recording such a record.  *horns*

QuoteThe lyrics also challenge more than earlier. They'r very dark, as usual with Opeth. There's the much discussed "God is dead", but it's important to note that it's in the song The Devil's Orchard, and the context is "Take the road where devils speak 'God is dead'", so it can't be taken as Mikael's own position. Of course, just to have a line like that on a rock album is an outright provocation, but hey, that's Mikael Å  :)

That's my opinion as well.
It might be a good advice to first read the lyrics and interpret the way they are before reach to a conclusion.
Not everything is what it appears to be.

QuoteNP  Explorers Club  on  YouTube

Hey, real nice  :o

You read names like John Petrucci, James LaBrie, D.C. Cooper, Derek Sherinian, Steve Howe, Terry Bozzio, Matt Guillery (Dali's Dilemma), and Billy Sheehan in the mix. I say WHEW - talk about a supergroup !!!

Another group that's been doing super stuff that's basically gone unnoticed  :(

The basic outlines of the music are Trent Gardner's work - Trent is one of the two brothers behind Magellan - but all musicians are given a lotta room to express themselves, and they really blossom here  :)

Here guys, try this:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact (1998) / 02. Fading Fast

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzznvSdGpYk

Simply stellar  *horns*

Nicky.

Fine albums from the Explorers but I find the production of most Schrapnel albums to be the weak point.
Quite shallow.
Not even the Megalan albums are produced in that way.
Age of Impact is their best imo.
Their latest, Raising the Mammoth (basically two songs but the first song is divided into three parts) is also good but also it's an album with too much ideas stuffed into the album. (Like DT but them worse. ;))
Marty Friedman's contribution though is superb!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-10-06, 22:39:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-10-06, 13:08:00
Now I don't know whether you guys think this stuff that I'm writing up is interesting  :-\

I for one, think it's interesting! So please, don't stop! I always read those posts.

But now, I have nothing to reply. Don't really have that much time at this moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-10-06, 23:03:33
Here are some youtube vids of the KScope Union Chapel Concert I went to last week

A night @ Union Chapel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwdASYGEr8 Nosound  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwdASYGEr8%20Nosound)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtrun0bNSA Engineers  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtrun0bNSA%20Engineers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kCWutl_X9g Bruce Soord The Pineapple Thief  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kCWutl_X9g%20Bruce%20Soord%20The%20Pineapple%20Thief)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2zSG-8avy4 ANATHEMA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2zSG-8avy4%20ANATHEMA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9CtDfXOVBc ANATHEMA  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9CtDfXOVBc%20ANATHEMA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2oQMXaieE0 ANATHEMA   (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2oQMXaieE0%20ANATHEMA)






Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-10-07, 14:08:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-10-06, 22:39:33
I, for one, think it's interesting! So please, don't stop! I always read those posts.

Thanx, Paxi. Actually I expected that you would be least interested of all Roomies in my recent stuff, as it's mostly rather aggressive music, but you were one of the first to respond  :)

But now that I have you: You absolutely must listen to Explorers Club's Fading Fast ! It's the most fantastic new music (i.e. new to me) that I'v struck upon this year - and I'm not hyping. Like DT when they'r best - smooth and grandiose keys, passionate singing, poetic lyrics, and Petrucci at his finest - need I say more ?

The first three minutes are warmup - nice moods - but then it takes off ... and builds up ... and rises to the stars  *horns*

I didnt wanna say it before, but I actually inducted Explorers Club into my pantheon on the basis of this one piece - but what a piece !!!

Never did that before.


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-10-06, 20:47:24
An interesting statement, which gives us room for some discussion.  ;)

;)


Quote
Given the fact that you like (old) Genesis, as well as acts like Pink Floyd and King Crimson, I would say that you of all people should like the music of Änglagård.

And I even understand the lyrics, as I'm fluent in Swedish  :D

I actually listened quite a long time to the Änglagård YouTube Mix. But I have the same problem with Änglagård as I have with Gentle Giant, Hawkwind, and much of KC, early Genesis, Yes, and Floyd: It simply doesnt take off. Let's just say: Noodling, or messing around  :-\

Roomies might say "This guy Nicky sure listens to some weird music", but in truth I really go for atmosphere, melody, passion, and good lyrics ... and when I don't experience these, well, then I start losing interest  :(


Quote
Maybe you should give it another listen... :)

Yeah, Mad, I will. And real thanx for all your fine tips. Often enough they hit home, like with Dali's Dilemma recently. Man, I listen to Manifesto every day with utter joy  *horns*


NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

I can settle for one  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-10-07, 19:44:19
Anthrax ~ Worship Music  *horns* *horns* *horns*

As if Joey never left, as if the Bay Area Thrash scene has always been here, as if time stood still. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-08, 16:55:46
Devin Townsend Project ~ Deconstruction

Madness!!!
The Devin we know, just like his previous projects/bands/albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-09, 12:53:40
Played:

Fates Warning:  Awaken The Guardian

Hm, kinda like early Anthrax and Metallica, and the first DT. Guess they were more into energy than melody in those days. And those screeching voices  :-\

Already the next FW album No Exit (first with Ray Alder) was a lot better, and generally metal has progressed enormously since then  8)


Opeth:  Heritage

Right, Mad, this is a slow grower with a lotta hidden gems. Fabulous groundbreaking album  *horns*


In Flames:  Come Clarity

Not overly hot on this band, cuz there's not much variation, but what they do they do well, and played once in a while they'r quite energising.


Pearl Jam:  Ten

Their classic debut album, from when they were real grunge, and  *horns*


Radiance:  The Burning Sun  on  YouTube

This is of course an awesome album  *horns*

Wonder when it will be released as cd. Have it as nb 1 on my SL - might help  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-10-09, 21:18:03
Very obvious:
Knight Area - Nine Paths

Heard it twice so far. A little bit too early yet, but it may become my favourite Knight Area album 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-09, 22:02:17
The Tangent ~ COMM
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-10, 21:18:58
Today I listened again to Star One - "Victims Of A Modern Age".
Well, it is nice music, but after four or five songs I got a little bored to be honest, so I stopped it. I think it's just a bit too much of the same. I had that problem with Star One's first album as well. When you listen to the songs individually they are really cool, but all of them on one album... I don't know.

Now I have a Pink Floyd moment. Just played "The Dark Side Of The Moon" and now I'm listening to "Wish You Were Here".
Brilliant music!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-11, 14:57:23
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-10-10, 21:18:58
Now I have a Pink Floyd moment. Just played "The Dark Side Of The Moon" and now I'm listening to "Wish You Were Here".
Brilliant music!

8)  Paxi. Make sure you also listen to Meddle. That's the one that got me seriously hooked to Floyd  *horns*

And Atom Heart Mother is also worth an experience. The title suite has some pretty catchy passages  :)


And whilst you'r in classic mode, give Queen's third studio album Sheer Heart Attack a listen or two. Trueblood rock, quite different from their later more flamboyant stuff (which also had it's merits)  8)


And if you'r yearnin for more, then play some Sparks stuff from their classic period with the albums Kimono My House (1974), Propaganda (1974), and Indiscreet (1975). The thing about Sparks is that once them melodies get into yer head .....  ;)


NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

OK, the other four songs on the album arent as fabulous as Fading Fast, but they'r fine prog, and there are lotta gems here and there, and great performances. Trent Gardner, who composed all of the music and wrote the lyrics, somehow succeeded in getting some of the finest soloing outta Petrucci  *horns*

I was happy to discover that the amazing singer on Fading Fast is Matt Bradley, who also was the lead singer of Dali's Dilemma  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-10-12, 09:31:43
The Hunter by Mastodon , album of the year , has been getting some heavy rotation as has Crack the skye and
now for some Blood mountain.

Also playing some Voivod - dimension hatross and nothingface. I feel that Voivod have been an influence
on Mastodon and they are a truly progressive metal band in the trust sense of being progressive. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-12, 15:20:46
Played:

Genesis:  Foxtrot  &  Selling England

I have all Genesis studio albums from Foxtrot to Invisible Touch, plus the live album Seconds Out.

I'm not too fond of We Can't Dance and Calling All Stations, so I'm not planning to get them  :-\

In fact, Abacab is the last Genesis album that I really like  :)

Re Foxtrot, the only piece that I enjoy - somewhat - is Supper's Ready. The other pieces I find insufferable  :(

However, I have Nursery Cryme and Trespass on my SL. I don't know how much I'l like'm today, but years ago I listened to'm quite a bit with much joy  8)

Today the only Genesis album that I know well is Duke - conversely, I know just about every note and sound of all the Floyd albums from Ummagumma to Final Cut - so that's why I decided to delve further into Genesis. Of course, this is a group that merits a lotta attention  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2011-10-12, 15:53:52
I agree about Foxtrot Nick but adore Nursery Cryme , love Trick of the tail but cannot stand Wind and
wuthering.

Have not got any of their albums post Genesis and do not feel i am missing out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-12, 17:54:55
OK, interesting, Funky  :)

Here's one for you:

Played:

Haken:  Aquarius

To-Mera:  Delusions

The two sibling bands from the London progmetal scene. Both are amazing  *horns*

Haken would be the more accessible one, quite like DT, lotta melody, imagination, top-league musicianship, and philosophical lyrics, but not "frighteningly" heavy - except for two passages with growl, which may frighten the growlophobes  ;D

The same could be said about To-Mera, except that they are superheavy here and there, so they would be more for the advanced metalproggies  8)

Two very special and wonderful albums, must-haves for true metalproggies  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-10-13, 11:32:19
About Genesis;

They indeed made some questionable records but overall I think that the best work of Genesis can be found in the Gabriel-era minus From Genesis to Revelation.
The Collins-era has some pretty fancy stuff as well, like (here it goes ;)) Wind and Wuthering and a Trick of the Tail but I don't really like the sound, read; production of that era.
The Genesis album is good but from there on the sound becomes ... plastic. Hollow maybe. Don't know the exact word to describe it.
Too bad really because some of the albums are really good!


If I had to make a list of the Collins era it would be something like this:

1: Trick of the Tail
2: Wind and Wuthering
3: Duke
4: Genesis (s/t)
5: We Can't Dance
6: Abacab
7: And then there were three...
8: Calling all Stations
9: Invissible Touch

Especially the latter is, production-wise as well as music-wise, a total Genesis-disaster.  :-\

Btw, note that on the two best albums, in my opinion of course, Steve Hackett was still the guitarist.

NP> and now for something completely different:

Airbag ~ All Rights Removed

Nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-10-13, 16:03:58
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-10-13, 11:32:19
fancy stuff

;D

Quote
note that on the two best albums, in my opinion of course, Steve Hackett was still the guitarist.

Steve Hackett seems to have kept them on a true progressive course. After he left, they became more and more mainstream  :(

My guess is that there are two reasons: 1) Phil Collins was devastated by the departure of his wife, and he therefore wanted to make it big. 2) Mike Rutherford was the bassist of the band and was focussed on rhythms. When Steve left, the band lost the adventurous spirit that was so strong in Peter Gabriel and Steve. Tony Banks had it too, of course, but I guess he let himself be swept away by the two others.


Played:

Genesis:  The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

This is of course a masterpiece, gripping, full of adventurousness - and melody  *horns*

Genesis:  A Trick of the Tail

Yup, guys, I'm doin this systematically  ;)

Weird, I couldnt recognise the songs on this album. I'm sure I'v heard it a few times before, but it doesnt seem to have made much impression on me.

Well, I'l dwell on it for a while .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-10-13, 18:15:12
Machine Head's Unto the locust will accompany me on the bus journey home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-10-13, 22:14:39
Metropolis, Part 2: Scenes From A Memory

by...

D R E A M   T H E A T E R
------------------------------

It's been a while since I gave this one a proper listen.

6. Act 1: Scene 4: Beyond This Life

A real good song! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-10-13, 23:25:31
Now listening to "Black Clouds And Silver Linings" by Dream Theater.

I'm not going to listen to the whole thing, since I'm a little bit too tired and want to go to bed. But the first song is even better than I can remember (it's been a while).

Still... MP's vocals in this song make me feel very happy that he has left the band... :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Tomorrow I'll do the rest.
And yes, I still have to do that review of "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" (already a classic in my opinion!).


Good night! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-10-13, 23:55:47
Carptree ~ Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-10-14, 13:48:43
NP  Dream Theater:  Events

You have that distinctive DT sound, and yet it's quite different  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-10-14, 19:15:46
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Proto~Kaw - Forth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2011-10-14, 23:24:28
Have been playing two Dare albums that just arrived, Arc Of The Dawn and Belief (nice melodic AOR) and the Arena album teaser. Sounds really promising, even more of a raw rocky edge to it than Pepper's Ghost already had, mainly because of the vocals I think.

A lot of great new arrivals to listen to this weekend, the new Hackett, Steven Wilson and Peter Gabriel. Just heard bits of Hackett so far and I saw the Gabriel concert with orchestra in the cinema recently, totally gripping these new interpretations of his back catalogue.

Re: Dream Theater - Dramatic Turn.. Have to listen to it more but love it already, classic DT yet fresh and vibrant at the same time. BTW Paco thanks for the tip about the budget price DT box, I already have all of it, but a friend of mine who hasn't and wants to get more of their albums was really happy and is going to get it now!

Re: Explorer's Club, great super group, I have both their albums. Like Nicky said they seem to have slipped under the radar somewhat if you compare it to OSI, Transatlantic etc. Fading Fast is indeed a gem, but the whole album rocks. Of the second album I really like the first tracks, but the big epic is not something I feel like listening too often.

Re: Genesis, always good to see attention devoted to one of my alltime favourite bands! *horns* I can go on and on about them.. 8) For now suffice to say that, Nicky, stick with Trick, it's one of my absolute favourites together with Wind&Wuthering and right after Selling England (which is their perfect album if it didn't have Battle Of Epping Forest on it, the track doesn't flow well and it doesn't fit in the flow of the album either). Nursery Crime is also very recommended. Get the new stereo mixes if you're buying the albums, this revisionism may be heresy for some but I know the albums by heart and love the new mixes. Seems like layers of dust have been removed and you hear all kinds of "new" things that were buried underneath. Oh and on Foxtrot besides Supper's Ready there's the underrated track Can Utility And The Coast Liners and the opener Watcher Of The Skies of course (for a big mighty version as it was really intended check out Genesis Revisited by Hackett).

And Maddox you're right, it's funny how a more recent album (i.e. Invisible Touch a.k.a. Plastic Fantastic) sounds much more dated than their earlier seventies stuff that is classic and timeless. But still there's Land of Confusion, Tonight3x, Domino and Brazilian. The eponymous album is the real dud in their catalogue for me (Revelation is just their first strides into music). It says it all that Rutherford alway says his favourite album is "side A of Genesis". I totally agree, the first four tracks are superb, side B just isn't much good, literally B sides material. I tend to think that the best stuff of Genesis and Touch put together would have made the ultimate 80s Genesis album..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-15, 13:57:54
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2011-10-14, 23:24:28
For now suffice to say that, Nicky, ....

Thanx a lot, Erik  :)

Nobody can teach me anything about Floyd - well, OK, Nick Mason and a few others excepted  ;D - but re Genesis and Yes, I still have a lot to learn and experience with these groups  *horns*


NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

Fading Fast is of course a work of genius - obvious to me already at first listen - but I am slowly getting into the other tracks and realising that the entire album is terrific  *horns*

Kudos to Trent Gardner, the mastermind behind Explorers Club  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-16, 00:07:43
Note that a neo-prog as we know it, could never exist without the efforts of bands like Genesis. ;)
Without them, we never could have enjoyed the music of, let's say, Arena.  8)

NP> Voyager ~ The Meaning of i
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-16, 21:28:40
Tiles ~ Window Dressing

A Rush clone, but a pleasant one!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-17, 15:04:55
Dream Theater - "A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

1. On The Backs Of Angels

Definitely sounds like Dream Theater. Mostly "Systematic Chaos", because of the vocal lines and lyrics. I think someone already mentioned "Scenes From A Memory" and from 4:35 and on the guitar riff reminds me of the riff in Strange Deja Vu from that album ("Back on my feet again ..."). From 5:50 to 6:20 nice piano playing from Rudess which in turn evokes an atmosphere like that of "Scenes...". Then a very sufficient guitar solo.

Those synthetic choirs of Rudess (which he really (over)uses since the last three albums) adds a tiny gothic-/powermetal vibe. It's not really that annoying on this track.

2. Build Me Up, Break Me Down

Nice guitar riff. I think the 'aggressive' vocals of James on this song are very annoying. Something he recently (since "Systematic Chaos" actually) often does. As if he wants to say "look at us, how metal we are!". The chorus again is very good and catchy. It remains in my head for hours after listening. The instrumental break which begins at 4:00 is alright. And the guitar/keyboard solo is quite nice too!

3. Lost Not Forgotten

Starts with a nice piece of classical piano. Because of this, I am strongly reminded of Muse (which happens more often with DT...) But as of 1:40 it is unmistakably Dream Theater again. Then some 'noodling' until 2:30. From that moment on, it sounds a bit like A Rite Of Passage.
The chorus is not as catchy as that of BMUBMD, but enough for humming. ;) From 4:50 it turns, and it turns out great! Nice melodies. From 6:20, there are those typical DT tunes again. Funny. At 7:10 a guitarsolo, which reminds me of A.C.T more than anything.

4. This Is The Life

"Black Clouds & Silver Linings". A piano driven power ballad. Not unlike The Best Of Times, but better.

5. Bridges In The Sky

Up until now (40 minutes), this album was already as expected: good but nothing really outstanding. But track five lifts the album just a bit higher! It starts with the Dalai Lama backed up by Rudess' synthetic choirs (Google: East West Symphonic Choirs + Word Builder). James' singing ("I trust in you") sound again very like "Systematic Chaos" which I think is something that can still be worked on. Once again a very strong melody in the chorus. Truly very nice. Good guitar and keyboard solos. At this time I realised this album could be something more than just another DT album (how cool in itself). This song has so much to offer. I think one of the best DT songs.

6. Outcry

After Bridges In The Sky it's hard to please me with something like Outcry, yet another song about war. For a moment I thought that another singer had taken place behind the microphone. Am I the only one? Very un-James but not bad at all. In the end I think this song is not that great. It does nothing with me, especially not after Bridges.... I think I still need to re-listen to this a few more times.

7. Far From Heaven

Perhaps I hoped another Bridges In The Sky would come up, but a ballad instead. And not a very good one. I'm sorry James, but your lyrics are not the best and the song is just not good. I can't help it.

8. Breaking All Illusions

Just when I was disillusioned, this song makes it all right. Here everything is just perfect again. I can't think of anything wrong. Nice instrumental interludes, a beautiful solo by Petrucci, very well placed moments of rests. All flows very natural. The best thing to do, is to listen to this song, rather than writing about it. Yes, it's even better than Bridges... ;D

9. Beneath The Surface

This is the "Wither" of the album. Quite beautiful. When LaBrie suddenly begins singing in a higher octave, it sounds not quite as it should. Other than that, it's a fine song.

There are a few bad moments on this album. But remind you, it's an album of almost 80 minutes of music! Let them have some bad moments. Most of the album, at least 50 minutes, is 'nice' to 'very good'. Yes, I think this is a masterpiece.

Best songs? On The Backs Of Angels, Lost Not Forgotten, Bridges In The Sky and Breaking All Illusions. Great album!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-17, 17:09:07
Paxi, thanx for your review of the songs on Events. I too have the album now, and it will be interesting to compare my take with yours  :)

I just balked at your comparison of DT with Muse. Muse arent really progressive imo, they'r just good at cooking up some of the good old stuff from classical and rock music.

Otoh DT are one of the absolutely most progressive and exciting groups on this planet, even when one can't hear it quite initially, like on their new album. But if I know Petrucci and Co. well - which I'm pretty sure I do - they got some real intriguing secrets lying just under the surface of delightful melodies and soloing  ;)


NP  Cloudscape  on  YouTube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4-42XGcSfg&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdNjEbUOCvL_RSLWT-oqB5h&lf=list_related&playnext=4

Guys, once again I appeal to you to pay attention to this fantastic melodic progmetal group from Helsingborg in Sweden, in style with Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder. On the basis of YouTube samples, I added them to my pantheon groups some time ago, and every time I listen to them, I'm confirmed in this.

I now ordered their Global Drama from 2008, and I'm looking very much forward to hearing the tracks in proper sequence  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-10-17, 23:06:01
Tiles ~ Presents of Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-10-18, 07:25:05
Anthrax  - Worship music

I had fears this might be a cabaret version after Joey rejoined but boy was i wrong  ??? A full on classic metal album and maybe the best of their career.

Machine head = Unto the locust

A superb follow up to the blackening and a new black album for the 21st century - quite possibly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-18, 14:23:34
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-10-18, 07:25:05
Anthrax  - Worship music

I had fears this might be a cabaret version after Joey rejoined but boy was i wrong  ??? A full on classic metal album and maybe the best of their career.

Thanx for the tip, Funky  :)

I don't go for their early stuff, but with about White Noise, it starts gripping me. I don't yet have any album by'm, so with your recom, I'l start with Worship Music  8)


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Reptilian  *horns*

Hey Funky ... Funky  ;)

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-10-18, 15:03:44
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-10-18, 07:25:05
Anthrax  - Worship music

I had fears this might be a cabaret version after Joey rejoined but boy was i wrong  ??? A full on classic metal album and maybe the best of their career.


*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-10-18, 19:34:48
Just: Knight Area - Nine Paths
Now: Airbag - All Rights Removed

on http://www.progstreaming.com/

Found their previous one 'Identity' great and this one rocks too  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-10-19, 16:30:54
Radiohead ~ Amnesiac
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-10-19, 23:05:20
NP Ayreon - 01011001
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2011-10-20, 21:08:33
np> Pink Floyd - [Meddle (1971) #01] One of These Days (5:59)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2011-10-20, 22:11:01
NP Steven Wilson - Grace For Drowning

First listen, I'm very impressed, what a marvellous album. This is going the end up high in my best of 2011 list I'm sure (and 2011 is a year with a lot of competition!).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-10-21, 08:45:59
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2011-10-20, 22:11:01
NP Steven Wilson - Grace For Drowning

First listen, I'm very impressed, what a marvellous album. This is going the end up high in my best of 2011 list I'm sure (and 2011 is a year with a lot of competition!).

Yes it's great. Very jazzy in places. Very... different. I like it! 8)

I've been warming up to hear new Arena-material next month, so I've been listening to Pepper's Ghost and The Visitor a lot over the last few days. Especially The Visitor. I forgot how good that album is. Especially Elea, The Hanging Tree, A State of Grace, Serenity, Tears in the Rain, Running From Damascus and the end section of The Visitor. Wow. Just wow.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2011-10-21, 11:17:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-10-21, 08:45:59
Yes it's great. Very jazzy in places. Very... different. I like it! 8)
Very jazzy, and very classical and atmospheric as well. Lots of choirs and loads of mellotron :P There's also a big vintage King Crimson influence which Wilson has stated is due to him doing the Crimson remixes, most notably Court.. and Lizard (their most jazzy outing). I've kept it on repeat the rest of the evening, totally awesome.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-10-21, 08:45:59
I've been warming up to hear new Arena-material next month, so I've been listening to Pepper's Ghost and The Visitor a lot over the last few days. Especially The Visitor. I forgot how good that album is. Especially Elea, The Hanging Tree, A State of Grace, Serenity, Tears in the Rain, Running From Damascus and the end section of The Visitor. Wow. Just wow.
And A Crack In The Ice, especially the quiet midsection ("you held the white rose out" etc) and the guitar solo that follows. I vividly remember hearing the album for the first time, at Cage HQ, with Clive and John M present. Clive stayed in the kitchen all the time we were listening, rather nervously, and we heard a a big sigh of relief coming from the kitchen when we applauded after the end of the final beep (I quote: "Thank God!!"). No need to be nervous when you've just created such a masterpiece, but Clive explained that after having spent weeks and weeks in the studio working on the final details, you're focused on all the final decisions and modifications, that's what you hear, you haven't had a chance to take a step back and really take in the whole of what you've just made.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-10-21, 12:40:22
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2011-10-21, 11:17:51
I vividly remember hearing the album for the first time, at Cage HQ, with Clive and John M present. Clive stayed in the kitchen all the time we were listening, rather nervously, and we heard a a big sigh of relief coming from the kitchen when we applauded after the end of the final beep (I quote: "Thank God!!").

It was no different during the listening-sessions for Contagion and Pepper's Ghost as you may recall. :P Ahhh, those good old times...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-10-21, 19:13:18
Muse - The Resistance
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Asia - Arena
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous

How I love a Friday-off ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-22, 23:20:15
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2011-10-14, 23:24:28
Re: Explorer's Club, great super group ... but the whole album rocks.

Yup, but particularly the first two pieces. Track 2, Fading Fast, we've already talked about: fabulous piece. Track 1, Fate Speaks, took longer time with me, but then I started noticing the gritty stuff that Billy Sheehan does on his bass, which is absolutely amazing. James LaBrie and D.C. Cooper sing well on each their song, but my first prize goes to Matt Bradley's terrific singing on Fading Fast.


Quote
It says it all that Rutherford always says his favourite album is "side A of Genesis". I totally agree, the first four tracks are superb ....

Hm, wonder what happened to Rutherford's sense of quality. I listened to the album once again, and imo there's nothing there that even comes close to their golden era from Selling England to Abacab. To me it sounds like so much other standard stuff that's played on the radio. OK, Home By The Sea is a fine pop song, but that's about it. And the lyrics don't either evoke much with me. Guys, Genesis was one of the leading progressive groups during the 70's and early 80's, but there's nothing left of that  :(


NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music  on  YouTube

Sounds great, gotta get that album  *horns*

Here's a recording with samples of all the songs on the album:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAm0I3jBBz8&feature=related

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 11:25:40
NP  Cairo  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAkndGV4qUk&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdACx_quApHQkcnD0j4fJlG

Old school prog with swirling keys  8)

I got to Cairo by way of Explorers Club  ;)

Their singer Bret Douglas sings on Fate Speaks  :)

These songs are nice:

Cairo:  World Divided   

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX4bfjsrnfU&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdACx_quApHQkcnD0j4fJlG&lf=list_related&playnext=3

Cairo:  I Like Blue Beat

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlbtFsaDMM&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdACx_quApHQkcnD0j4fJlG&lf=list_related&playnext=2

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 17:05:49
NP  Cairo  on  YouTube Mix - still

Beginning to like that stuff bigtime  *horns*

Just like Dali's Dilemma, they aint even wikied  >:(

Sad that such great groups don't get out properly  :(

Well guys, maybe it's up to us on the various progforums  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 17:28:45
NP  Ace Mafia  on  YouTube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn8LFuJ2k3o

Got there cuz of Richie Faulkner who took over K.K.´s priesthood  ;)

Rocks pretty good, with an interesting flute that makes it sound a bit like Jethro Tull  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 17:37:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 11:25:40
These songs are nice:

Cairo:  World Divided   

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX4bfjsrnfU&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdACx_quApHQkcnD0j4fJlG&lf=list_related&playnext=3

Cairo:  I Like Blue Beat

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlbtFsaDMM&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdACx_quApHQkcnD0j4fJlG&lf=list_related&playnext=2

Not to be a nitpicker, but I doubt those two are from the same band...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:12:21
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 17:37:52
Not to be a nitpicker, but I doubt those two are from the same band...

The thought struck me too, Paxi ... but I aint a nitpicker like you  :P

Have you played Fading Fast ?  Isnt it super ?


NP  Cairo

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:28:48
Have been playing Arena - Live

NP Tony Banks - Strictly Inc

Pretty much an average pop album, but then there's this great epic An Island In The Darkness at the end all of a sudden, which is vintage Banks *horns*

I had the first two Cairo albums, but eventually concluded they just weren't my cup of tea and traded them for something else..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:35:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:12:21
The thought struck me too, Paxi ... but I aint a nitpicker like you  :P

Have you played Fading Fast ?  Isnt it super ?


Yes, I've played it. And it is a really nice song/album!

Quote from: erik on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:28:48
I had the first two Cairo albums, but eventually concluded they just weren't my cup of tea and traded them for something else..

And what was that something else?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:41:50
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:28:48
I had the first two Cairo albums, but eventually concluded they just weren't my cup of tea and traded them for something else..

Admittedly they are somewhat standard old-school prog, but for a lazy Sunday afternoon ...  8)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:35:36
Yes, I've played it. And it is a really nice song/album!

8)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:35:36
And what was that something else?

Got me curious too, Erik. Just don't say a sHleepy Marillion album  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:50:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:41:50
somewhat standard old-school prog
Nothing wrong with that as such, but their sound just didn't work for me somehow.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 18:41:50
Got me curious too, Erik. Just don't say a sHleepy Marillion album  :P
I don't remember actually, it was a long time ago. Something better anyway. And I'm not going to be lured into another Marillion/H discussion here ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 19:05:45
NP  Manowar:  The Triumph Of Steel

Not that shleepy, pretty good actually, lot more varied than I thought, even a mellow passage with church organ, and the lyrics are good too, about Hector's last stand  *horns*

Got a colleague at Experimentarium who's a Metal Warrior, and he lent me four Manowar cd's .....  8)

Noone else here into Manowar ?  ;)

Curiously, on Amazon.com's Triumph Of Steel page, under "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought", the first eleven albums are other Manowar albums. Never saw that before. How's that for fanship ?  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:07:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 19:05:45
Noone else here into Manowar ?  ;)

Serious? :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:52:25
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:07:16
Serious? :o

Yup. Surprised ?  Then give'm a listen on e.g. YouTube. You'l be even more surprised, Paxi  ;)

Not prog, but excellent, varied, and intelligent metal  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-10-23, 21:10:55
Nope, no Manowar;

NP Cristina Branco - Fado/Tango

Amazing voice that carries this emotion drenched bare music, really beautiful.

Before that played Agnes Obel - Philharmonics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-10-23, 21:49:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:52:25
Yup. Surprised ?

Yup I'm very surprised.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:52:25
Then give'm a listen on e.g. YouTube. You'l be even more surprised, Paxi  ;)

Yup. You're right. I've watched a few videos on YouTube and now I'm even more surprised.

Errmmm... Just to make sure. We're talking about this band right?
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              v                      v

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHwsMIxCqNo/TaOXiI9DGrI/AAAAAAAABJs/5hA7JuAZJZI/s1600/manowar.jpg)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:52:25
Not prog

Yup.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 20:52:25
but excellent, varied, and intelligent metal  8)

Excellent...  ??? varied...  :-\

...

intelligent??  ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) ::)


metal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 22:09:29
I know you go for musclemen in shorts, Paxi  ;D

But honestly, The Triumph Of Steel is a fine metal album, and lyrics and music go well together ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-10-24, 09:44:11
Fighting the world is the only manowar album i own and damn fine it is as well  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-24, 13:49:53
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-10-24, 09:44:11
Fighting the world is the only manowar album i own and damn fine it is as well  *horns*

Yeah, they'r a lot better than their reputation. That's what I found out once I got down to listening properly to'm  8)

There are lotta bands that thrash away mindlessly - and shout and growl their heads off. I think we all know that by now  :-\

But there are also surprisingly many metal bands that put a lotta care into their composition, lyrics, and musicianship, and end up making some very fine music. You sometimes have to get beyond the "noise" to realise this  ;)

Manowar are one of the latter, as well as Keep of Kalessin, Scar Symmetry, and dozens of others  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-24, 14:31:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-24, 13:49:53
There are lotta bands that thrash away mindlessly - and shout and growl their heads off. I think we all know that by now  :-\

Well, I don't see Manowar as a growling band, so that's a plus for them I guess.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-24, 13:49:53
But there are also surprisingly many metal bands that put a lotta care into their composition, lyrics, and musicianship, and end up making some very fine music. You sometimes have to get beyond the "noise" to realise this  ;)

I find Manowar's lyrics very VERY cheesey. From what I've heard their compositions are actually very simple.

And their lyrics, man... They only sing about how great Manowar is and that they make the only true metal. Nothing intelligent about that...

Let's take a look on a few bits of lyrics then:

I hear the sound / In a metal way / I feel the power / Rolling off the stage / Cause only one thing / Really sets me free / Heavy Metal / Loud as it can be

We wear leather, we wear spikes, we rule the night / With hands high fists fill the air / Against the world we stand. / Hands high forever we'll be there, / Gloves of Metal rule tonight. Yea

We have read your letters, we have heard your call. / We were brought together 'cause we've got the balls / To play the loudest metal, so hard and so wild and mean. / You'll live forever, we were born from your belief.

Fight fight fight / Fighting the world every single day / Fighting the world for the right to play / Heavy Metal in my brain / I'm fighting for Metal 'cause it's here to stay

Now people keep asking if we're going to change / I look'em in the eye / Tell'em no way / Stripes on a tiger don't wash away / Manowar's made of steel not clay

Manowar Manowar living on the road / When we're in town speakers explode / We don't attract wimps 'cause we're too loud / Just true metal people that's Manowar's crowd

Other bands play / Manowar kills

Wherever we ride it's metal we bring / Four Kings of Metal / Four Metal Kings / Death to the false ones

There's metal in the air tonite / can you hear it call / If you ain't got the balls, to take it / you can leave the hall

Heavy metal or no metal at all / whimps and posers leave the hall

Man, I've just got to stop. Seriously, this music is testing my laughing muscles. I think they're really funny. And I wonder how they see themselves? Are they taking themselves seriously?

But what about this one Nicky?

Drink my blood as I drink yours / impale me on the horns of death / Cut off my head / release all my evil / Lucifer is king / Praise Satan

Wow, very clever, how intelligent. And I haven't even talked about their stage presence. I've seen a few live videos and man... it was either bursting into laughter or shaking my head in vicarious shame.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-10-24, 13:49:53
Manowar are one of the latter, as well as Keep of Kalessin, Scar Symmetry, and dozens of others  *horns*

I don't know Keep Of Kalessin, but Scar Symmetry is indeed not bad at all. To be honest, I've put some effort in getting to know this band a bit better (on your recommendation Nicky!) and I really liked it! Thanks for that!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-24, 15:16:58
I'm listening to:

Arena - "Songs From The Lions Cage"
3. Valley Of The Kings

Phew! I really love that keyboard solo! ;D ;D ;D

Also, check out this topic (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1681.0)!
I'd love to see more indepth views on this album. It doesn't have to be a big lenghty review like I did. But a nice addition, a different look. Anything. Let the band know that we, the forum, are real fans and love their music!

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-24, 20:34:37
Arena - "Songs From The Lions Cage"
9. Solomon

What a song...  :'(

Truly, Arena is my favourite band on this planet.
I want them to be the band at the restaurant at the end of the universe. That way the existence of the universe will go out with a real gnaB giB!

And yes I'm playing Arena's debut on repeat today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-10-24, 14:31:02
Well, I don't see Manowar as a growling band, so that's a plus for them I guess.

But Paxi, you like Opeth, and you just told me that you like Scar Symmetry too  ???


Quote
And their lyrics, man... They only sing about how great Manowar is and that they make the only true metal

Yeah, they'r known for that  ;D

But they can also write intelligent and poetic lyrics. Take e.g. the following from The Triumph Of Steel:

Hector's Final Hour

Here inside the walls of Troy, the gods weigh my fate
From this day do I abstain, to a memory of hate
To pay for all the blood that's spilled
The many thousands I did kill,
No walls can contain the gods' almighty will
I hear the silent voices I cannot hide
The gods leaves no choices so we all must die
Oh Achilles let thy arrows fly.
Into the wind, where eagles cross the sky
Today my mortal blood will mix with sand
It was foretold I will die by thy hand
Into Hades my soul descend

- http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/manowar/thetriumphofsteel.html#1


Quote
wimps and posers leave the hall

I like that one, it's very (judas) priestian  :)


Quote
Wow, very clever, how intelligent.

8)  Paxi


Quote
But what about this one Nicky?

Yeah, guess they go overboard now and then - welcome to metalworld, Paxi  ;D

But don't worry: Manowar aint on their way into my prog pantheon  ;)

It's just good to stretch one's progwings now and then  8)


Here's what Senseofrage (Phoenix, AR) writes about The Triumph Of Steel, should be interesting to you, Paxi:

A Masterpiece For the Discerning Listener

August 6, 2004

Manowar is one of those bands that has a lot of songwriting talent but are often dismissed from their inability to graduate from the "all hail us" kind of mentality that characterizes their lyrics. This album marks somewhat of a departure from that songwriting mentality; I say somewhat because it is still present on a few songs. However, overlooking that aspect, most of the material showcases some real lyrical talent, not to mention the amazing instrumental feats. This is not an album for those with short attention spans. This is not to be listened to piecemeal, or a little here and there. Lock the door, disconnect the phone, and put this on as loud as your neighbors will tolerate. It will blow you away. The first song, over 28 minutes in eight separate movements, is a masterful discourse of the story of ancient Troy in Greek myhology. Follow the leaflet so you understand the separate movements and what they represent, and you will be hard pressed to find anything similar in modern music that can reach this plateau. This is the kind of songwriting skill that the classical music masters put into their work, and it takes on a similar style and grandeur. The subsequent tracks all showcase similar effort, although the theme varies. The final track, Master of the Wind, is a soaring spiritual journey into the eternal strength of the human character that packs a more powerful punch than any of their earlier "we rule" mentality songs ever could. This album is an oddity for Manowar in their career, always advertising on the record sleeve "no synths, no pedals, no wimps: just power, metal, and might" they make extensive use of them in this album, and somehow stand more powerful and mighty through their intelligent use of such devices to bring their music to another level. Incidentally, the drummer for this album, listed only as "Rhino", is the most talented drummer I have ever heard, making Lars Ulrich and Tommy Lee look like kids banging on upturned kitchen pots in comparison. Too bad he isn't on any of their other albums. But then, none of their other albums even compare to this one.

- www.amazon.com/Triumph-Steel-Manowar/dp/B000002IU9/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1319551336&sr=1-1


Quote
Scar Symmetry is indeed not bad at all. To be honest, I've put some effort in getting to know this band a bit better (on your recommendation Nicky!) and I really liked it! Thanks for that!

Hey  8)  Paxi  :)

Wouldnt have expected that: Scar Symmetry are one of the harshest groups in my pantheon.


NP  Airbag  on  YouTube

You guys are ravin about'm, so I decided to giv'm a run  ;)

Rather lite for my taste, but nice, remind me of Wilco and early PT  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:47:40
NP  Phideaux  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Xm9RlijCE&feature=BFa&list=AVGxdCwVVULXfY4Fwq4ReDGdbaFfF-Qplu&lf=list_related

Rather quaint for my taste, but hey, that's one for the progwings  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-10-25, 22:27:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
But Paxi, you like Opeth, and you just told me that you like Scar Symmetry too  ???

I can tolerate the occasional growl. That doesn't mean that I suddenly like them.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
But they can also write intelligent and poetic lyrics. Take e.g. the following from The Triumph Of Steel:

Hector's Final Hour

Here inside the walls of Troy, the gods weigh my fate
From this day do I abstain, to a memory of hate
To pay for all the blood that's spilled
The many thousands I did kill,
No walls can contain the gods' almighty will
I hear the silent voices I cannot hide
The gods leaves no choices so we all must die
Oh Achilles let thy arrows fly.
Into the wind, where eagles cross the sky
Today my mortal blood will mix with sand
It was foretold I will die by thy hand
Into Hades my soul descend

- http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/manowar/thetriumphofsteel.html#1

To Manowar standards, it might be intelligent indeed. I don't think it's intelligent or poetic lyrics. It's just a story and a really cheese-metal story at that.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
Yeah, guess they go overboard now and then - welcome to metalworld, Paxi  ;D

Although there are other metal bands who don't think these kinda lyrics are necessary. (But then they are probably no real metal bands according to Manowar...)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
But don't worry: Manowar aint on their way into my prog pantheon  ;)

I don't care what's in your 'pantheon'. It's yours, not mine. ;) So even when they did made their way to your pantheon, that won't make any difference to me.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
It's just good to stretch one's progwings now and then  8)

Sure. :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
Here's what Senseofrage (Phoenix, AR) writes about The Triumph Of Steel, should be interesting to you, Paxi:

A Masterpiece For the Discerning Listener

August 6, 2004

Manowar is one of those bands that has a lot of songwriting talent...

[blah blah blah...]

...none of their other albums even compare to this one.

- www.amazon.com/Triumph-Steel-Manowar/dp/B000002IU9/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1319551336&sr=1-1

So, if I understand correctly, this album was a happy little accident?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-10-25, 16:07:52
Hey  8)  Paxi  :)

Wouldnt have expected that: Scar Symmetry are one of the harshest groups in my pantheon.

I like a lot of 'harsh' bands. But I like a lot of 'soft' bands too. Perhaps I'm more balanced. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-26, 14:01:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-10-25, 22:27:39
So, if I understand correctly, this album was a happy little accident?

Let's see: Got three more Manowar albums from my colleague .....


Quote
Perhaps I'm more balanced. ;D ;)

Probably, cuz I don't like sleepy bands  :P


NP  Cloudscape:  Global Drama  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:31:17
NP  Angels of Babylon:  Tear Out My Heart

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VX3ejjh0Qg

Fine melodic progmetal, kinda Asia metallised  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:42:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-23, 19:05:45
Noone else here into Manowar ?  ;)
There were a few exchanges on Manowar on a topic that you started : http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1323.0 and the band has his defensors in the Room.

After those exchanges, I listened to three of their albums :

Fighting The World that was just unbearable to my ears (sorry Funkster  :() and includes a song with lyrics about the Vietnam War that are racist to a point that it makes me feel litterally sick.

Kings of Metal that has indeed a few decent metal songs

Triumph of Steel which is more ambitious but I haven't listened to it enough to have an opinion.

The video of the song "Battle Hyms" that is linked on the other topic, with their past and present guitarists, is really enjoyable to watch. But "intelligent lyrics" is the last remark I could possibly imagine to read about this band and I don't think they give a nice image of the Human Being in general and of the Western World in particular. Maybe you can take it as a joke as johninblack does but considering all the serious followers they rally with their "ideology" , I can not  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:43:06
NP: Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

Coldplay's latest album. Sounds good based on a couple of spins. Only time will tell if it's better than A Rush Of Blood To The Head, although I don't think so at the moment. Of course, this can change! ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:55:34
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:42:42
"intelligent lyrics"

OK, Bups, all is relative: I meant "intelligent" in relation to what's generally sent out into the ether - radio stuff and general metal. In this regard, Manowar don't do so badly on The Triumph Of Steel.

Re "racist" I don't have an opinion yet.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-10-27, 10:36:42
Myrath - "Tales Of The Sands"

Wow! Really cool Progressive Metal band from Tunisia!

Check them out on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwZll6Orib4

Thanks Nicky!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-10-27, 16:38:31
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-10-27, 10:36:42
Thanks Nicky!

You'r welcome, Paxi  :)

I actually havent heard them for a year, so I guess it's time to give'm a run.


NP  Manowar:  Kings of Metal

Nothing like The Triumph of Steel  :(

Kings is more anthemic, less subtle, and the lyrics are rather banal. I also miss Rhino, who's a monster on drums.

Not gonna dwell long on this one, have two more to go .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-10-27, 17:37:55
Unto the locust by Machine Head

Like a Black album for this decade  :)

I need to check out Keep of Kalessin or Nicky will shoot me  ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-10-27, 18:47:09
Just: Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Now: Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-10-28, 08:02:08
NP: Evanescence - Evanescence

Their new album. I always liked this band and this album isn't a let-down either. Amy Lee's vocals..... I'm in love. :-[ ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-10-28, 09:45:01
Buckcherry - Buckcherry

No clever lyrics , no 10 minute long epics just dance around rock and roll baby  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-10-28, 12:01:09
Sylvan ~ Posthumous Silence  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-10-28, 17:45:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-10-26, 17:55:34
OK, Bups, all is relative: I meant "intelligent" in relation to what's generally sent out into the ether - radio stuff and general metal. In this regard, Manowar don't do so badly on The Triumph Of Steel.
Well, I don't pretend to be a reference in good taste about lyrics since, for instance, I really like those of DT's Count Of Tuscany when everybody seems to find them dull ... :P

NP Magenta - Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-10-28, 19:37:27
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
The Reasoning - Acoustically Speaking
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-10-28, 21:49:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-10-28, 17:45:20
Well, I don't pretend to be a reference in good taste about lyrics since, for instance, I really like those of DT's Count Of Tuscany when everybody seems to find them dull ... :P

And everybody is right, but it's still a GREAT song! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-29, 10:48:53
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-10-28, 21:49:01
it's still a GREAT song! *horns*

It is  *horns*

Petrucci is so much a philosopher, let him tell a good story once in a while  8)

Events is a great album, vintage DT, and Mike II fits well in, maybe not a groundbreaking album, but I expect the next DT-album will be, once Mike is fully integrated. I also hope and expect that Jordan will be more central in the basic composing process, that guy really has a lot to offer  8)


And to fit into the picture:

NP  Adrenaline Mob  on  YouTube

OK, more A7X than DT, which is expectable for Mike I these days  :)

A third Mike, Orlando, does some nice stuff on guitar, and Russ is, of course  *horns*

I expect that Mike I gradually will move back to the DT-family, just like Dominici and Sherinian, and again do some groundbreaking stuff with some of the guys  ;)

After all, DT is the flagship of prog  *horns*


Btw any of you guys got into Dominici's fabulous O3 Trilogy ?  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2011-10-27, 17:37:55
Unto the locust by Machine Head

Like a Black album for this decade  :)

OK, I'l check it out  ;)


Quote
I need to check out Keep of Kalessin or Nicky will shoot me  ;)

Yeah, I'm already on my way, just having problems finding that stupid ... what, Heswall, was that the name ?

But I'm nice, so I'l take care of your kids, Funky and yer wife  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-29, 11:28:52
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

The closest to the perfect music piece for me: It has that Floyd-mood, great rhythms, also "explorer" moods (Terry knows how), Matt Bradley has that angelic passionate voice, actually a bit like Jamie (who also sings on the album), and man, when Petrucci sets in with his soloing - whewie  *horns*

Bupie, Funkie, Iggy, Teunis, and Cap, you guys should also hear it. Here's once again:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVLER6rQFI

Tell me what you think about it  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-29, 14:37:40
Subsignal ~ Touchstones

This second album of Subsignal appears to be more balanced that the first episode.
I quite like it. Quite proggy and less metalish then their counterpart Sieges Even but nonetheless quite good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Anaon on Sat, 2011-10-29, 15:36:59
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-10-29, 17:36:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-29, 11:28:52
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

The closest to the perfect music piece for me: It has that Floyd-mood, great rhythms, also "explorer" moods (Terry knows how), Matt Bradley has that angelic passionate voice, actually a bit like Jamie (who also sings on the album), and man, when Petrucci sets in with his soloing - whewie  *horns*

Yes, it's a great piece of music ain't it? I can't get enough of that track. The album's a bit of a hit and miss with me, but that song... :o Pure genius! *horns*

NP: Arena - Immortal?

Hey Nicky, I miss your input in the Arena-part of the Room! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2011-10-29, 18:16:33
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-29, 14:37:40
Subsignal ~ Touchstones

I've heard it too, and it sounds quite good!
Haven't heard it often, but it's not bad at all. Not bad at all...

Quote from: Anaon on Sat, 2011-10-29, 15:36:59
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis  ;)

Great! ;D

By the way, it's a great time for coming back to the Shattered Room since:
a. A new Arena album is on the way! (http://arenaband.com/)
b. We are reviewing all the Arena albums. Beginning with "Songs From The Lions Cage"! (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1681.0)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-10-29, 18:18:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-29, 11:28:52
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

The closest to the perfect music piece for me: It has that Floyd-mood, great rhythms, also "explorer" moods (Terry knows how), Matt Bradley has that angelic passionate voice, actually a bit like Jamie (who also sings on the album), and man, when Petrucci sets in with his soloing - whewie  *horns*

Bupie, Funkie, Iggy, Teunis, and Cap, you guys should also hear it. Here's once again:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVLER6rQFI

Tell me what you think about it  :)

Nicky.

Thanks for the recommendation.

I got the CD and feel that  there is a touch of Drama by Yes in the 1st song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-10-29, 19:46:31
NP: Three - The Ghost You Gave To Me

Great new album by the mighty Three! What a year for (prog) music this is! *horns**horns**horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-10-29, 19:51:23
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Höstsonaten - Summereve (I find most instrumental albums quite boring, not this one ::))

now: Nicky's recommendation: Explorer's Club - Fading Fast

Well. I hear a Steve Lukather-alike solo at the beginning, some disco-ish, melodies, nice keyboardsounds and an ending which reminds me of Arena and the singing is okay too. In short: like it *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-30, 16:45:21
Dream Theater ~ Live at the Marquee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-30, 17:30:41
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-10-29, 19:51:23
Now: Nicky's recommendation: Explorer's Club - Fading Fast

Well. I hear a Steve Lukather-alike solo at the beginning, some disco-ish, melodies, nice keyboardsounds and an ending which reminds me of Arena and the singing is okay too. In short: like it *horns*.


Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-10-29, 18:18:27
Thanks for the recommendation.

I got the CD and feel that  there is a touch of Drama by Yes in the 1st song.

;D

Funny that we can't just approach somethin new without all our baggage, we always have to compare new stuff to familiar stuff. Well, up to a certain point: Gradually "new stuff" becomes "familiar stuff", and then it works as a reference for further quests  8)

Well, guess I aint any better  :-[

I started it all with the Floyd comparison, and Petrucci me here and there - guess they'r kinda favorite familiars with me  ;)

But whatever:

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-10-29, 17:36:48
that song... :o Pure genius! *horns*

Happy that I could share it with you guys  8)


Quote
The album's a bit of a hit and miss with me

Tom, the key to getting the first song is: Focus on the bass. Billy Sheehan is utterly amazing on this track  *horns*

Tracks 3-5 don't seem to be all that memorable, but there are some nice passages here and there.

Anyhows, I'd claim it's a must-have for proggies, simply cuz of the first two songs.


Quote
Hey Nicky, I miss your input in the Arena-part of the Room! ;)

Yeah, Arena are definitely still one of my fave groups. If you check my classic songs, there are quite a number of Arena songs there, and Clive, together with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Glenn Tipton, and Roger Waters - what company - holds three places in my Fave categories: as composer, keyboardist, and singer - in that order. And that's not cuz this is an Arena forum, no, I really mean it !

The Visitor and Contagion truly overwhelmed me - and I have a feeling that the new album will too  :)

It's just that there are sooo many great groups now in my pantheon  *horns*

I don't really need to dwell on expectations, I'l wait till I have the album, and then I'l let it work on me, and grow - and I will let you guys know what I think  ;)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-10-29, 19:46:31
NP: Three - The Ghost You Gave To Me

Great new album by the mighty Three!

Noted. Thanx, Tom  :)


Played:  Mike Oldfield:  Platinum  *horns*

Paxi, here's another artist I'm sure you'l like. Start with QE2, fabulous album, my fave with Oldfield. Then do Exposed (with a wonderful live version of Tubular Bells), Five Miles Out, Crisis, and Platinum, all great albums  8)


NP  Subsignal  on  YouTube

Thanx for reminding, Mad  8)

Seem more melodic than SE, am I right ?  Could imagine that's what Arno and Markus wanted  :)

Paradigm is a wonderful song   www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx4rTyWIAvs

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-10-30, 20:34:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-30, 17:30:41
Played:  Mike Oldfield:  Platinum  *horns*

Paxi, here's another artist I'm sure you'l like. Start with QE2, fabulous album, my fave with Oldfield. Then do Exposed (with a wonderful live version of Tubular Bells), Five Miles Out, Crisis, and Platinum, all great albums  8)

Actually, I do like Mike Oldfield! "Tubular Bells", "Hergest Ridge" and "Ommadawn" are really worth listening to. But I also like "Crises" and "Discovery". Even "Tubular Bells II" and "Tubular Bells III" are great! My dad was/is a fan of Mike Oldfield, and listening to him is no punishment at all!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-10-30, 20:56:27
The only two Mike Oldfield I really like are Tubular Bells, Amarok and Ommadawn.
He's a brilliant artist but like al multi-instrumentalists he tends to overdo his capabilities.

NP> Agents of Mercy ~ The Black Forest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-10-30, 21:32:34
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-10-30, 20:34:57
My dad was/is a fan of Mike Oldfield, and listening to him is no punishment at all!

So your dad never scolds you  ;D

Have you guys listened to QE2 ? That's the one that really drew me into Mike Oldfield's music  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-10-31, 19:25:01
Quite predictable:
Arena - Pride  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-10-31, 23:17:38
Ten - "Stormwarning"
3. Kingdom Come

Very catchy melodic AOR/hardrock. I'm sure many people will like this! So, let's give this band a try. Just don't expect anything progressive or anything. The musicians really know what they're doing, but they keep it fairly on the safe side. Even Mark Zonder, who's a great drummer, plays safe. Nicky did very well as ambassador for this band, but still (I'm sorry) I can't compare them to Arena in any way. Perhaps Asia is a better comparison although Ten is a bit heavier than that. Gary Hughes is a very good singer, but a bit too polished for my liking. I call it a 'radio voice' or 'radio friendly voice'. Which isn't really bad, because Ten could be much bigger than they are. I can imagine Ten getting radio play. Something Arena can only dream of.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-01, 09:34:08
Iced Earth - Dystopia

Pleasant so far and i am sure it will be a grower.

Bit of a mixed bag listening wise recenty - lots of metal in Machine Head , Anthrax and Evile. Some more rock and roll stuff in Cats in Boots , Kings of the sun and Buckcherry and not really any prog  :o

Isn't music just amazing - something to suit any mood  ;D   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 13:39:51
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-01, 09:34:08
Iced Earth - Dystopia

Pleasant so far and i am sure it will be a grower.

I've heard a bit here and there. Doesn't sound bad. But then again, I don't know Iced Earth, and I'm not really at home in that genre either, so what do I know?

Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-01, 09:34:08
Bit of a mixed bag listening wise recenty - lots of metal in Machine Head , Anthrax and Evile. Some more rock and roll stuff in Cats in Boots , Kings of the sun and Buckcherry and not really any prog  :o

Isn't music just amazing - something to suit any mood  ;D   

Absolutely! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 14:10:56
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-10-31, 23:17:38
Ten - "Stormwarning"

Very catchy melodic AOR/hardrock.

That's if you take Stormwarning.

If you take The Twilight Chronicles (as I mentioned earlier), you have something more progressive and more like Arena. I still think that Ten, with the Chronicles, The Essential Collection, and Once And Future King (formally a Gary Hughes album, but basically a Ten album) are the closest band to Arena, apart from Arena side projects like Kino and Caamora. And Gary's lyrics are as evocative as Clive's  *horns*

So Paxi, try these other albums and tell me what you think  ;)


Quote
I can imagine Ten getting radio play.

Actually they don't  :(

That's why they made Stormwarning  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 16:02:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 14:10:56
That's if you take Stormwarning.

When are you finally happy? ::)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 14:10:56
If you take The Twilight Chronicles (as I mentioned earlier), you have something more progressive and more like Arena. I still think that Ten, with the Chronicles, The Essential Collection, and Once And Future King (formally a Gary Hughes album, but basically a Ten album) are the closest band to Arena, apart from Arena side projects like Kino and Caamora. And Gary's lyrics are as evocative as Clive's  *horns*

But dear Nicky, "The Essential Collection" is a 'best of' album...

I have heard "The Twilight Chronicles" and it's really good. :) But I don't recognise Arena in it. Can't help it, but it still sounds like AOR/Melodic Hard Rock to me, albeit with some symphonic elements. But they're really good at it!

By the way, Kino and Caamora don't sound like Arena either. Kino is AOR/Alternative/Pop Rock with a progressive touch. And Caamora, well, they sound like a lot of things! ;D

On a funny sidenote: I wanted to check some of Ten's lyrics, but on "the largest metal lyrics archive on the Web" (i.e. DarkLyrics.com) they didn't have them listed. While they DO have Arena there.
I DID find Ten lyrics on NuttyLyrics.com ;) where you can also find Britney Spears lyrics. ;D

;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 14:10:56
So Paxi, try these other albums and tell me what you think  ;)

I'll try "Once And Future King" sometime.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 17:55:41
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 16:02:38
When are you finally happy? ::)

Paxi, you have a way of twisting things outta shape, so I have to twist them back again  ;)


Quote
"The Essential Collection" is a 'best of' album...

No it's not, it's a new recording of some old classics  ;)

The biggest difference is that on Essential, Chris Francis plays lead guitar, and he's imo a super guitarist  *horns*

Vinny Burns was good too, but the present lead guitarist Neil Fraser seems rather regular to me  :-\

But also Gary Hughes sings with much more power on Essential than he did on the earlier recordings  8)


Quote
I DID find Ten lyrics on NuttyLyrics.com

Yeah, you don't find much Ten on the net  :(

Iac if you wanna hear Ten at their very best, then get The Twilight Chronicles. It's an organic whole, so one simply has to hear the whole album from beginning to end  ;)


Quote
I'll try "Once And Future King" sometime.

Now you'r makin sense  ;)


NP  Arena:  Burning Down - Live

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqI3jHoNbYI&feature=related

Probably recorded on a phone, but it gives a bit of an impression  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 22:36:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-01, 17:55:41
No it's not, it's a new recording of some old classics  ;)

Not a 'Best Of'? So they've decided to record the worst songs? Or did they indeed look for their best songs to record them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-11-02, 12:38:59
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 22:36:27
Not a 'Best Of'? So they've decided to record the worst songs? Or did they indeed look for their best songs to record them?

What does your dad think of you and yer bro, Paxi ? "Best of" ? - or "Worst of" ? Depends on how you guys behave, and his mood, donnit ?

NP  Arena:  Lion's Cage

Doin my homework - so I'm "Best of"  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-11-02, 15:33:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-11-01, 16:02:38
I have heard "The Twilight Chronicles" ... But I don't recognise Arena in it ... Kino and Caamora don't sound like Arena either.

Of course they'r different groups, but considering the vast spectrum of music that I listen to, from, let's say, Jeff Buckley (ethereal) to The Arcane Order (onslaught), I consider that I can group these groups  ;D  together. And Paxi, if you got properly into Twilight Chronicles ("have heard" is not enough with such a great classic), meaning several listens from beginning to end, which it really merits, musically and lyrically, you'd realise how close it is in many ways to Contagion  :)

In the Room, understandably, there's a tendency to overestimate the prog of the Arena albums in relation to that of albums by other groups, like Ten  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-11-03, 16:52:55
Haken ~ Visions

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-11-03, 23:15:32
Crucible of man by Iced Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-11-04, 11:44:14
NP Arena - The Visitor

On anticipation for next week  ;D And yes, as PH wrote, this is some kind of -positive- therapy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-11-04, 12:50:36
Shadow gallery - carved in stone accompanied myself in on the bus this morning and damn enjoyable
it was as well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-11-04, 19:08:16
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2011-11-04, 12:50:36
Shadow gallery - carved in stone
8) *horns*

Knight Area - Nine Paths
Arena - Pride
Iona - Another Realm (on progstreaming.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-11-05, 18:14:52
NP: Arena - Immortal?

My personal highlight of Arena's discography, but more on that later... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-06, 10:54:41
Played:

Protest the Hero:  Scurrilous

These guys have raised metal to a new level - amazing  *horns*


NP  Subsignal  on  YouTube

Paradigm is a wonderful piece, prog at its best:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx4rTyWIAvs&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AV4oVf-d_DwKCimuRSWhWZNf3Hc9045hJC

Gotta get their albums  :)


Mad, this habit you have of not answering questions in the Room, is that cuz your wife and kids talk too much ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-06, 16:28:56
NP  MilleniuM  on  YouTube

Thanx, Teunis  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-11-07, 15:29:07
Iced Earth - Horror show

I have dveloped a bit of an unhealthy obsession with this band now  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2011-11-07, 17:43:27
Arena -The Visitor

Im getting in the mood for the Leamington Spa gig. I love all the songs on this album but Tears In The Rain is especially meaningful to me and reduced me to tears at Reading. Maybe I need to cheer myself up with some Porcupine Tree!!!!! :-\
No, Im positive now and cant wait for the gig!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-11-07, 21:57:06
Scar Symmetry - "The Unseen Empire"
2. Illuminoid Dream Sequence

*horns* I like it!
Nice Melodic Death Metal!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-08, 07:20:44
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-11-07, 21:57:06
Scar Symmetry - "The Unseen Empire"
2. Illuminoid Dream Sequence

*horns* I like it!
Nice Melodic Death Metal!

Nicky ,is that you  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-08, 14:50:09
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-08, 07:20:44
Nicky, is that you  ;)

Yes, it's me here, tuteloo ;D

Yup, Scar Symmetry are pantheon with me  *horns*

However, the two albums that I have and know well are Pitch Black Progress (2006) and Holographic Universe (2008). I havent listened much to their stuff after that. Christian Älvestam is a terrific singer, and I'v heard from several fans that losing him was detrimental to SS, so therefore getting the latest two albums hasnt been of top priority to me. But of course I have to have them some time.

What I'm wondering about is why Paxi thinx he likes'm  :o

;D

Yeah, they'r heeeavy for sure, but also very melodic  8)


Played:

Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  The Secrets of Astrology

Super album, guys, aint that so, Teunis ?  *horns*

Cuz of Secrets, LL & EN are pantheon with me  :)

I like several other of their albums too, but Secrets is really exceptional !


NP  Four Manowar albums

Doin my homework  ;)

I like The Triumph of Steel quite a bit, edgy, varied, melodic, yeah I'd almost say prog, with "intelligent lyrics", quoting meself  :-*

I have it on my SL  :)

The other three albums admittedly don't grip me much (surprised, Paxi ?  ;D ), bit too much "anthemic thrash" with self-indulgent lyrics  :-\


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-11-07, 15:29:07
Iced Earth - Horror show

I have developed a bit of an unhealthy obsession with this band now  ;)

*horns*

Au contraire, Funky, you'r goin full-scale pantheon now  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-11-08, 19:08:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-08, 14:50:09
Lana Lane & Erik Norlander:  The Secrets of Astrology

Super album, guys, aint that so, Teunis ?  *horns*
Yep it is. Thanks for reminding, it's about time that I'll play this album again  ;).

Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-11-09, 15:04:23
In order to spare you going thru the whole Manowar catalog, here are some of the catchy songs I discovered listening to the four Manowar albums:


Defender   www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWcmYLVKG0

On this song, it's the real Orson Welles reciting. Manowar actually managed to engage him for this particular recital, and he has a diction that's absolutely spellbinding. Later in the song, Eric Adams starts singing on top of Welles' speaking, and the result is fabulous  *horns*


Another fine song, in a classic Judas Priest mood:

The Gods Made Heavy Metal     www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XyBMYbLiCU


And from their imo best album, The Triumph Of Steel, a surprisingly sensitive melodic song. Here you get it live:

Master Of The Wind    www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkv-XGD2cQQ


Enjoy, man !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-11-09, 16:06:49
PP Squeeze - East Side Story
JP Genesis - Duke
NP Magenta - Chameleon

I am taking a short break from my Arena therapy  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-11-10, 10:13:19
NP Arena - Immortal ?

Back to therapy ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-10, 17:10:17
NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

First run  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-11-10, 17:47:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-10, 17:10:17
NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

First run  8)

Nicky.

Excellent
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2011-11-10, 19:55:43
Contagion, Contagious, Contagium. It has been a while. Still find it fantastic.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-11-10, 20:19:23
NP: Tin Spirits - Wired To Earth

I saw them at the Marillion Weekend earlier this year. They rocked (Marillion did too in case Nicky someone wonders)! ;D

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FO8lo4R4kY

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-11-11, 14:20:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-11-10, 20:19:23
Nicky

I actually liked the live H-Marillion that you posted the link to a few months ago, Tom. But with the studio albums, I'v tried enuff, in part cuz Ms 007 likes H-Marillion, I simply get bored and restless  :)

Same thing with Toto. But Falling In Between Live blew me over bigtime  *horns*

Dunno, guess I got temperament  ;)


NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

Right, Funky, great album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-11-11, 19:31:02
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2011-11-12, 12:06:19
Vaiping - Listen Up (from Industrial Workers of the World on progstreaming.com)

Now, this is something different. Very entertaining. I hear many different influences here: Floyd, Depeche Mode, Art of Noise, and what not.

My recommendation for today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-12, 13:49:16
Mine is:

NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

After some five runs, this album is really gettin under my skin  *horns*

A good entry song would be:

Fight 'em 'til You Can´t     www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzDmgn-G2FM

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2011-11-12, 18:18:25
Pearl jam - Pearl jam

They have been off my radar for a long time but i watched a documentary on bbc4 last night and realised what i had been missing  :(

Making up for it now  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-11-12, 20:17:35
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-11-12, 20:48:38
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-13, 00:35:44
Haken ~ Visions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-13, 21:26:49
Redemption ~ The Fullness of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-11-14, 11:48:41
Arena - "Immortal?"

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-11-14, 14:52:42
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2011-11-12, 18:18:25
Pearl jam - Pearl jam

Making up for it now  *horns*

Great album  *horns*


Queensrÿche:  American Soldier

Gripping, one of the greatest rock albums eva  *horns*

Here, try this piece:

At 30,000 ft    www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBHwGR4YlnI

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2011-11-15, 10:58:28
NP: The Dear Hunter - The Color Spectrum

Nice... *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-15, 13:10:20
Dirt by Alice in chains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-15, 15:32:52
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-15, 13:10:20
Dirt by Alice in chains

Have you heard their latest album, Black Gives Way to Blue, Funky ? Super  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-11-15, 15:48:42
Downloaded it this morning in fact Nicky so will play it over the next few days and report back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-11-15, 18:53:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-11-15, 15:32:52
Have you heard their latest album, Black Gives Way to Blue, Funky ? Super  *horns*

Nicky.

The album is indeed very good, yet I feel that it lacks the anxiety that Layne had.
It takes one to be one, I guess.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-11-15, 22:31:53
NP Soft Machine One and Two.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-11-16, 07:30:06
NP Magenta - Another Place ... Another Time

A live album from the Seven period. Pure bliss  8) Chris Fry's playing is soooo moving  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-17, 17:15:18
Played:

Metallica:  Death Magnetic

Raw and rugged - niiice  *horns*

It's taken me some time with Metallica, but now I like their raw sound. The lyrics are quite a challenge. And the booklet is one that really invites you to page around  8)


SuperHeavy:  Self-titled debut album

Wikipedia:

SuperHeavy is a supergroup consisting of Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, A. R. Rahman, and Damian Marley . Stone and Stewart have collaborated in the past with Jagger. Jagger said of the band, "We wanted a convergence of different musical styles... We were always overlapping styles, but they were nevertheless separate". Jagger wanted SuperHeavy to showcase different musical styles, with music ranging from reggae to ballads to Indian genre.

The existence of "SuperHeavy" was secret until May 2011. On 20 May 2011, English musician and the lead vocalist of rock band The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger announced its formation. Super Heavy was Dave Stewart's idea. Inspired by the sounds washing into his home in St Ann's Bay, Jamaica, Stewart urged Mick Jagger to fuse their sound with that of Indian orchestras. Stewart and Mick had mutual liking for Indian orchestrations; thus, A. R. Rahman was added to the supergroup. The name of the band, SuperHeavy is said to be inspired by Muhammad Ali.

In early 2009, Mick Jagger, A. R. Rahman, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone and Damian Marley experimented at Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles, trying to "write songs which had meaning", during which they recorded 29 songs in 10 days.

SuperHeavy is rounded out by Marley's rhythm section of bassist/composer Shiah Coore and drummer Courtney Diedrick along with a longtime Stewart collaborator, rock violinist Ann Marie Calhoun.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SuperHeavy

A colleague lent it to me. Surprisingly good  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-11-17, 18:28:15
PP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Parts One and Two
PP Avantasia - The Scarecrow
PP Avantasia - Angel Of Babylon
NP Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony

And yes, it was a great rocking afternoon after a few glasses of the traditional Beaujolais nouveau at lunch 8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-11-17, 18:38:43
Subsignal - Touchstones

on http://www.progstreaming.com/ (http://www.progstreaming.com/)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-11-17, 22:12:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-17, 17:15:18
SuperHeavy:  Self-titled debut album

My mom bought that one. I dunno if that says anything...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-11-18, 15:38:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-11-17, 22:12:54
My mom bought that one. I dunno if that says anything...

Yup, that she has good taste. Maybe I should discuss music with her instead of with you  ;D


NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

mmmmmmm  *horns*

Just followed Sheehans bass in this piece too - wow, supercool  8)

Paxi, if ya express some enthusiasm for this piece, I might consider stickin with you  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-11-18, 18:41:35
NP Arena - Contagion
And yes, it's still THAT good  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-11-18, 20:10:11
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Arena - Immortal?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 20:49:00

This afternoon played Arena- Pepper's Ghost
Just played Arena- Immortal?
Now Playing Arena-Welcome to the Stage
Later Playing Arena- The Visitor *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:07:36
Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 20:49:00
This afternoon played Arena- Pepper's Ghost
Just played Arena- Immortal?
Now Playing Arena-Welcome to the Stage
Later Playing Arena- The Visitor *horns*

Hey debsss! Why don't you participate in the Arena review series? I'd like to see your opinion on every album! :)


Now playing:
Arena - "Contagion"
6. Never Ending Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:35:04
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:07:36
Hey debsss! Why don't you participate in the Arena review series? I'd like to see your opinion on every album! :)

Ey PH. I havent got every album :(.  But I can give my opinion on the albums I've got.
Motsly haven't got the time to read all  the revieuws. but guess  I'll do my best ;)
Also now I'm very busy and make some posts between tasks I'm doing.


Now Playing:
Arena- Welcome to the stage
9. Jericho

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:50:54
Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:35:04
Ey PH. I havent got every album :(.  But I can give my opinion on the albums I've got.

Nice! ;D

Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 21:35:04
Ey PH. I havent got every album :(.  But I can give my opinion on the albums I've got.

Not nice! :o

Which albums do you have then? You obviously have an Arena live album, which I don't. ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 22:03:02
The albums I've got are:

The visitor
Welcome to the cage
Immortal?
Life&Live
Pepper's Ghost
and hope to add after tomorrows gig  the seventh Degree of separation  ;D

The reason I haven't got all the albums is I lost several when my ex and I split up 9 years ago.
He kept some albums and they weren't available anymore :(
Still I'm looking for the missing albums but I'm not that lucky  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2011-11-18, 22:04:28
Forgot to post this...:

Now playing:
Arena- The visitor
Crack in the ice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-11-19, 10:04:00
I have played the Unitopia live cd on progstreaming, but this band does not grip me. Some beautiful moments, but the use of saxes annoys me so now and then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-19, 11:10:16
NP  SuperHeavy

Unusual, varied, and uplifting album, well-produced, powerful sound, has to be played loud  *horns*

One of the things I like best is Joss Stone's singing. There are loads of young ladies doing soul and gospel stuff these days. Most of it is pretty run-of-the-mill. But a few have that special magic that knocks one's socks off - WOW - Joss is one of these few  8)

One of her trademarks is that she always performs barefoot  ;)

Two of my faves on this album are:

Satyameva Jayate    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brfd7FS4xK4

Mahiya   www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTQ5bUJ1k5g

Oh man, Joss' singing, she can take anything, even an Indian song, and make it magic  :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2011-11-19, 11:31:11
NP Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation

Third round, it sounds great!  *horns* I think we have another winner. Guess concept albums is simply what Arena do best. Good mixture of vintage Arena and a new fresh approach. Paul Manzi is an asset and puts his mark on the overall sound.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-19, 17:04:28
NP  Philip Glass:  The Hours

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkof3nPK--Y&feature=related

A wonderful piece from the great film The Hours  *horns*

Any of you guys seen it ?


Ms 007 has invited me out to see Glass' opera Satyagraha this evening, directly transmitted from the Metropolitan in New York to a cinema in Malmö, about the development of the Satyagraha movement in South Africa, started by Mohandas Gandhi.

We're both looking very much forward to it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-11-19, 21:34:23
Subsignal ~ Touchstones  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2011-11-19, 21:44:33
Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
3. One Last Au Revoir

So catchy! ;D
I find myself singing along: "So here we are, just one last au revoir! I counted out the goodbyes and the fare thee wells so far!"

Killer guitar solo at the end too!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-11-20, 11:19:02
NP Arena - Seventh Degree Of Separation *horns*

I have Liquid Tension Experiment 2 close at hand though, 'cause any moment now I have to put on "When The Water Breaks" ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_Tension_Experiment_2  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_Tension_Experiment_2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 11:49:32
NP  Gorillaz  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH4cYyTv434&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcLln7h0ZLRI2VFmCpmGMKH

I quite like this stuff  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-11-20, 12:08:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 11:49:32
NP  Gorillaz  on  YouTube Mix
I quite like this stuff  8)
Me too, have their first two albums, both really good. Not sure about Plastic Beach although that's just based on some mixed reviews I read, haven't heard that one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 12:18:51
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2011-11-20, 12:08:51
Me too, have their first two albums, both really good.

Erik, what's your opinion on Blur ? I'm a bit unsure about them  :-\

Can you recommend anything by'm ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2011-11-20, 14:54:46
Now playing:

uhm.... nothing...... :o
Still enjoying last night's sound and afraid when I put on some music it will dissapear :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2011-11-20, 15:39:12
Quote from: debsss on Sun, 2011-11-20, 14:54:46
Now playing:

uhm.... nothing...... :o
Still enjoying last night's sound and afraid when I put on some music it will dissapear :o


Well, why don't you put on their latest cd then? I mean, you DID get their new album, right? :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-11-20, 15:57:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 12:18:51
Erik, what's your opinion on Blur ? I'm a bit unsure about them  :-\

Can you recommend anything by'm ?  ;)

Nicky.
I don't really know much of their music, apart from the singles, so I couldn't say. I remember the new Britpop wave and the music press making Blur versus Oasis a sort of Stones versus Beatles thingie. I much prefer Blur over Oasis, really don't like the latter. Especially that tedious whiny song Wonderwall - yuk.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2011-11-20, 16:31:29
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2011-11-20, 15:39:12
Well, why don't you put on their latest cd then? I mean, you DID get their new album, right? :o

Uhm.... I don't think it's necessary to have this album twice.....
I have it in pre-order! So I'll just have to wait a bit longer... :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-20, 18:15:44
I still don't have the album.
I also have it on pre-order, ordered it at Beyond-Rock (after the captivating advice by mr. Teunis ;)).

I heard some good things about it but also, as always, also some pretty negative things.

Time will tell who's right on this one.

NP> Comedy on Errors ~ The Student Prince (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSc-fowbL_Q&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2011-11-20, 18:51:29
NP - Arena - The one that arrived Thursday morning and has been on almost continuously since :)

Best Arena album yet, a masterwork. Never thought they could possibly top Contagion but they have!! I think a big part of it is the vocals, not that I have any kind of problem with Rob's voice I just think Paul is a better fit for the direction this album has taken.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-11-20, 19:50:36
Np Arena - Seventh Degree, on repeat

It's addictive and it's brilliant. For me Contagion is virtually impossible to beat, but I do think this third concept album will be joining ranks with Contagion and The Visitor in my Arena top three.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 20:36:19
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

My fave music piece these days, my oh my, what utter magic  :) :) :)

This is the standard by which I judge music, let's see how Seventh Degree does .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-20, 23:34:50
Labirinto Di Specchi ~ Hanblecheya
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2011-11-20, 23:39:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-20, 20:36:19
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

My fave music piece these days, my oh my, what utter magic  :) :) :)

This is the standard by which I judge music, let's see how Seventh Degree does .....  ;)

Nicky.

It should beat it easy :) A Phenomenal album, I really hope it moves you the way it moves me!

NP - What the hell else would I have on but the new one?!?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-11-21, 00:08:15
Gösta Berlings Saga ~ Detta Har Hänt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-11-21, 06:27:55
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-20, 23:34:50
Labirinto Di Specchi ~ Hanblecheya

Don't know that one... ???

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-11-21, 00:08:15
Gösta Berlings Saga ~ Detta Har Hänt

Do know that one. It's quite interesting. What do you think of it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-11-21, 09:36:24
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-11-21, 06:27:55
Don't know that one... ???

Italian prog, very interesting though the words are obviously in Italian.
A bit church-like spoken/sung, maybe somewhat musical-ish.

Italian prog is usually filled with lots of variations in its music.
I discovered this thanks to the band Pandora, though Labirinto is the second Italian prog cd I own.

http://www.myspace.com/labirintodispecchi (http://www.myspace.com/labirintodispecchi)

QuoteDo know that one. It's quite interesting. What do you think of it?

Discovered this via a game at the Progwereld forum.
There you have to come up with ten different songs, a mix-tape, and people can rate that tape, song by song.
The best song gets 4 points, the second best 3 points etc etc and everything below 1 gets ... nothing. ;)

One of the members had this on his tape and I really like the song he had of them on his tape, Bergslagen.
Post-rock it seems.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-11-21, 14:31:42
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2011-11-21, 00:08:15
Gösta Berlings Saga

Originally Selma Lagerlöf's debut novel, today a classic, in case you guys didnt know  ;)

Mad & Paxi, how about learning some Swedish, with yer penchant for Swedish sung music ?


Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2011-11-20, 23:39:06
It should beat it easy :)

::)

NP  Amorphis:  Silent Waters  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-11-21, 16:05:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-11-21, 14:31:42
Originally Selma Lagerlöf's debut novel, today a classic, in case you guys didnt know  ;)

I knew! ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-11-21, 14:31:42
Mad & Paxi, how about learning some Swedish, with yer penchant for Swedish sung music ?

I'd love to actually!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-11-21, 20:04:47
Airbag - Identity  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-11-21, 20:08:19
Peal Jam - backspacer

What a band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2011-11-21, 20:21:06
NP Arena - Seventh Degree, on repeat

I'm hooked.

Just like Contagion it's a set of concise songs, excluding Catching The Bullet (7:42 with a quite long passage of instrumental fireworks), the songs range from 2:27 to 4:37. Whereas The Visitor and Contagion had several, no pure instrumentals this time although The Ghost Walks comes close. And Tinder Box is a rather different closing track than The Visitor and Ascension. So a fresh new approach in many ways. Clive remarked when we spoke at the gig that it's the most focused set of songs they've done and I tend to agree. It all sounds very natural and well flowing, lots going on but more subtle than on previous albums. Production is top notch, a very big and powerful yet open and transparent sound.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-11-23, 00:24:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-11-21, 14:31:42
Originally Selma Lagerlöf's debut novel, today a classic, in case you guys didnt know  ;)

Mad & Paxi, how about learning some Swedish, with yer penchant for Swedish sung music ?


Tak. ;)

NP> Coldplay ~ Viva la Vida
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-11-23, 09:47:14
The seventh degree of separation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-11-23, 12:26:37
Pain of Salvation ~ Road Salt One : Ivory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-11-23, 15:02:22
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-11-21, 16:05:13
I'd love to actually!

Got some nice ladies there  ;)

It's a nice sounding language, when spoken without or with little dialect. Try e.g. to see a Bergman film  8)


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-11-21, 20:08:19
Peal Jam - backspacer

What a band

Took time with me, and there are still many of their songs that sound bland, but Eddie always sounds great, and now there are several songs that really get me rockin  *horns*


NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

One of my most played albums these days - super stuff  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-11-23, 16:30:33
np> Arena - [The Seventh Degree Of Separation (2011) #06] Close Your Eyes (3:26)

catchy. love it. a new hymn?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-11-24, 00:06:57
Mayan ~ Quarterpast

A death metal opera. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-24, 14:43:39
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-11-24, 00:06:57
A death metal opera. ;)

Does anyone survive to sing the finale, Mad  ;D


NP  Metallica:  Load & ReLoad

I actually quite like'm now, restrained, but quite a lot goin on within the set limits. It appears to me that Hetfield wanted to find and try out his American roots with these two albums  8)

I'm working my way backwards with Metallica  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-11-24, 18:53:19
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-11-24, 19:05:20
NP Myrath - Tales Of The Sands

Archetypal "easy-listening" power prog metal with a strong arabic flavour. A mix of Kamelot and Symphony X. Most of the songs really remind me of Kamelot's The Great Pandemonium. Any of them would fit perfectly for the soundtrack of a The Kingdom-like movie.

I think it will grow on me but so far I am less enthusiastic than the rest of the world (wide web). But I am not in a metal mood either so ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-11-24, 23:02:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-11-24, 14:43:39
Does anyone survive to sing the finale, Mad  ;D


Not quite.

The finale is instrumental.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-11-25, 10:56:17
Arena - "Contagion"

Still trying to write that review...
It's difficult because it's so good! ;D Besides, I am also listening to Arena's latest album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-11-25, 19:27:48
Knight Area - Nine Paths  8)
Pendragon - Passion

Really enjoying the latter one right now. Hadn't played it for a few months, didn't seem to click. Now it does  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2011-11-26, 10:33:55
JP: Devin Townsend Project: Addicted

NP: Devin Townsend Project: Ghost

I'm still very fond of DT (not THE DT).  Possibly I'm in the minority there.  I just "get" him for some reason.

recently played: The Pineapple Thief: Tightly Unwound

I'm actually getting to like this less, although some is still very good.   Seems a little weepy.

Sorry I've been absent lately.  I haven't listened to too much music lately.  I'll definitely get the new Arena album, which is, naturally, not coming out over here for another month.  As PH noted, I only came out for birthday wishes a couple of times lately.  The reason for that is that I consider you folks to be my friends even if I'm not in a music-listening mode.  I do intend to continue my explorations into music, but I think people matter even if that's not going on.

Fond Regards,

Manatee
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-26, 11:05:58
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2011-11-26, 10:33:55
I think people matter even if that's not going on.

:) Greenie


NP  PJ Harvey  on  YouTube Mix

Quite special and nice  8)

Try this guys, from her latest album Let England Shake (2011):

Let England Shake (song)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tFBo1QunlA&ob=av2n

Anyone into PJ Harvey ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-11-26, 20:17:15
Gazpacho - London

As I really enjoyed the live gig earlier this year, I just had to buy this album to relive those great memories *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2011-11-26, 21:54:13
Oh yeah.....
Arena - The seventh degree of separation!!!

It finally arrived today =D OMFL I'm so happy at the moment!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 10:58:48
NP  Machine Head  on  YouTube Mix  8)

Try this:

Locust   www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jGZJxnJk-4

They seem to have swerved a bit toward Anthrax  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 14:06:19
NP  SyX:  The End of Innocence

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkfdgc5vP8U

From their new album Iconoclast.

Man, this is sooooooo good  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-11-27, 18:01:36
Alter Bridge - Isolation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pnlm1Ky_sA

Wow, these guys rock big time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2011-11-27, 18:16:05
Chickenfoot - Soap on a Rope
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHqA6HtVU70

funny :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 20:17:54
Cap, I played your two links - I think we Roomies owe it to each other to play posted links - and I agree with you: The Alter Bridge piece rocks, and the Chickenfoot is entertaining  8)

And now I'm back to:

NP  SyX:  Iconoclast  (on YouTube, but I'v ordered it today on Amazon.UK)

I'm heavily into SyX, they'r magic for me, and Iconoclast does it again  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2011-11-27, 21:00:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 20:17:54
Cap, I played your two links - I think we Roomies owe it to each other to play posted links - and I agree with you: The Alter Bridge piece rocks, and the Chickenfoot is entertaining  8)

And now I'm back to:

NP  SyX:  Iconoclast  (on YouTube, but I'v ordered it today on Amazon.UK)

I'm heavily into SyX, they'r magic for me, and Iconoclast does it again  *horns*

Nicky.

Iconoclast hasn't quite done it for me yet.

NP  Blackfield - Blackfield
RP Caravan - Cunning Stunts and For girls that grow plump in the night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 21:11:33
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2011-11-27, 21:00:11
Cunning Stunts

;D *horns*


Quote
Iconoclast hasn't quite done it for me yet.

I found it majestic already on first listen, and it's only getting better with every run presently, but I seem to be heavier than you guys, excepting Funky who's just as much of a metal wreck as me

Tom, I don't understand why you say that there aint any ballads on Iconoclast. When All Is Lost is a beautiful ballad, gets a bit heavy along the way, but is a ballad nonetheless to my mind  ;)

How are you doin with Protest the Hero now, Iggy ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-11-29, 15:07:25
NP Rush - A Show Of Hands

A live album including mainly songs of their 80's period, wihich happens to be my favourite of theirs. Recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-11-29, 22:24:46
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-11-29, 15:07:25
NP Rush - A Show Of Hands

A live album including mainly songs of their 80's period, wihich happens to be my favourite of theirs. Recommended.

They do have an enormous amount of live albums most of which are excellent my personal favourite is Live in Rio which was a spectacular show.

NP Amor Omnia Vincit - Pure Reason Revolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-11-30, 20:27:25
Gazpacho - London

New studio album to be released in March  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2011-12-01, 07:55:05
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-11-27, 18:16:05
Chickenfoot - Soap on a Rope
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHqA6HtVU70

funny :)

enjoyed that a lot  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-01, 16:35:07
NP  SyX:  Iconoclast

It just arrived  :)

Super album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-01, 22:31:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-01, 16:35:07
NP  SyX:  Iconoclast

It just arrived  :)

Super album  *horns*

Nicky.

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-12-01, 23:22:51
A video on www.collinleijenaar.com.
Just met the guy at my work. He was buying some IKEA furniture. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-12-02, 10:33:56
NP: Marillion - Holidays In Eden - Live at the Marillion Weekend 2011

Great to relive the magic atmosphere that surrounded the Weekend in Port Zélande in March. 8)

I bought it last monday at the gig in Paradiso, Amsterdam (my fourth time seeing Marillion this year alone!) which was nothing short of fabulous. The band was on fire and played an awesome set:

1. Splintering Heart
2. Cover My Eyes
3. King
4. Asylum Satellite #1
5. Sugar Mice
6. Cannibal Surf Babe
7. Somewhere Else
8. You're Gone
9. Afraid Of Sunlight
10. Man Of A Thousand Faces
11. Fantastic Place
12. The Great Escape
13. Between You And Me
14. Neverland

15. The Invisible Man

16. Three Minute Boy

It was the first time my girlfriend went along to a Marillion concert and she loved it. We stood near the front center-stage and it was great seeing her enjoy the show and in particular Steve Hogarth's performance. The man is such a great storyteller.

Afterwards we went to an Irish Pub where we the clock was quickly approaching midnight. Then we celebrated my birthday in style, with booze! ;D

I truly had a wonderful day, loved every single moment of it. And that's what it's all about, isn't it? :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: johninblack on Fri, 2011-12-02, 13:41:53
Mastodon - Crack the Skye.

Awesomely awesome in it's awesomeness to overuse a much overused word :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-12-02, 17:41:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2011-12-02, 10:33:56
The band was on fire and played an awesome set:

1. Splintering Heart
2. Cover My Eyes
3. King
4. Asylum Satellite #1
5. Sugar Mice
6. Cannibal Surf Babe
7. Somewhere Else
8. You're Gone
9. Afraid Of Sunlight
10. Man Of A Thousand Faces
11. Fantastic Place
12. The Great Escape
13. Between You And Me
14. Neverland

15. The Invisible Man

16. Three Minute Boy
Great setlist indeed.

NP Rush - Power Windows

Looking at the cover of this one, I think I know where Hugh Syme got his inspiration for Immortal ?  :)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2011-12-02, 17:53:35
Quote from: johninblack on Fri, 2011-12-02, 13:41:53
Mastodon - Crack the Skye.

Awesomely awesome in it's awesomeness to overuse a much overused word :)

it is indeed awesome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-02, 18:49:26
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation  *horns*

Yep, it arrived today. Seems like love at first listening  8).

Mad, have you got it finally?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-03, 09:52:25
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-03, 13:49:38
NP  Explorers Club:  Raising The Mammoth  on  YouTube

This group (or project) has become one of my absolute favorites  *horns*

Has taken time - takes time  ;) - but today, not only Fading Fast, which is my fave piece these days (overall in rock), but almost as much, Fate Speaks, and the entire album Age of Impact, have become alltime faves. This album is imo an absolute masterpiece, in league with Contagion, Scenes, and Nostradamus (and a few more)  *horns*

Fate Speaks is, due to its very advanced jazzy funky mood, much more difficult to get into than Fading Fast - give it some more runs, guys. The bass playing on this piece is absolutely jaw-dropping, and, together with his amazing playing on the other Explorers Club's songs, this has made Billy Sheehan my fave bass player  8)

Age of Impact has also been my first real meeting with Terry Bozzio's fantastic drumming. Petrucci, no further words needed, together with Jeff Loomis, my two fave guitarists. And Matt Bradley, with his singing on Fading Fast and Manifesto for Futurism, one of my fave singers  8)

Trent Gardner did a great thing: He wanted to create a masterpiece, so he spent a lotta time thinking things out, composing, finding the right musicians; and he did compose great music, and he did find the perfect musicians for his project, who gave it their all, and thus a masterpiece of rock entered our world  *horns*


Also played:

Symphony X:  Iconoclast

Also a true masterpiece, possibly their best album yet, iac their grittiest  *horns*

Funky, Iggy  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-03, 14:36:42
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether (looking forward to his new album)
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation (getting better and better after each spin, what a great singer) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 19:06:54
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-02, 18:49:26
Mad, have you got it finally?

Nope, not yet.  :(

It doesn't happen very often that I am one of the last persons who actually hears a new album.  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-03, 19:15:25
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 19:06:54
It doesn't happen very often that I am one of the last persons who actually hears a new album.  ::)
??? Thought I read that it was on its way to you. Really sucks!

Wolverine - Still
Wolverine - The Window Purpose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 23:28:34
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-03, 19:15:25
??? Thought I read that it was on its way to you. Really sucks!


Don't know what went wrong.
Probably nothing.
I'm sure I'll have it before Christmas. ;)

NP> Airbag ~ All Rights Removed

Pink Floyd mixed with Porcupine Tree, the slow version. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2011-12-04, 09:31:08
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 23:28:34
Don't know what went wrong.
Probably nothing.
I'm sure I'll have it before Christmas. ;)

NP> Airbag ~ All Rights Removed

Pink Floyd mixed with Porcupine Tree, the slow version. :)

You'll still have it before me, but then I live in the backward colonies. ;)

Airbag are good; I'll have to hunt up that one.

NP: Arena: Pepper's Ghost

Perhaps I'll belatedly get into to Arena review business.   Warning: I actually like Pepper's Ghost a lot.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-04, 20:42:51
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2011-12-04, 09:31:08
  Warning: I actually like Pepper's Ghost a lot.  8)
*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-12-04, 21:27:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 23:28:34
Don't know what went wrong.
Probably nothing.
I'm sure I'll have it before Christmas. ;)
From which year?  ::)  ;)

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-03, 23:28:34
NP> Airbag ~ All Rights Removed

Pink Floyd mixed with Porcupine Tree, the slow version. :)
Really great album  8).

Today:
Arena - TSDOS
Peter Gee - East of Eden

Now listening to Symfozone:
http://www.symfozone.com/

np: Arena - Bed Of Nails
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-05, 17:47:10
NP  Seventh Wonder:  Alley Cat  on  YouTube

Great prog smasher  *horns*

I now ordered The great Escape (on Amazon.UK). Partly cuz of Alley Cat, but I also read on Wikipedia:

The title track 'The Great Escape' is a concept song based on the poems 'Aniara' by Swedish Nobel laureate Harry Martinson. It deals with the tragedy of a space ship which, originally bound for Mars with a cargo of surviving colonists from a ravaged and destroyed Earth, is ejected from the solar system and becomes entangled in an existential struggle. The first track 'Wiseman' doubles loosely as a prequel to the events of 'The Great Escape'.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Escape_(Seventh_Wonder_album)

Aniara is a big thing for Ms and me, we'r fascinated by this story. Check it up, guys  ;)

Wikipedia:

Aniara (full original title: Aniara : en revy om människan i tid och rum [A Revue About Man In Time And Space, nb] ) is a poem of science fiction written by the Swedish Nobel laureate Harry Martinson in 1956. It was published on 13 October 1956

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniara

Looking forward to see what the SW guys make of it. They'r Swedes and prog, so I have high expectations  ;)


Also played:

Arena:  Lion's Cage

Getting more into it, and still pretty puzzled by the lyrics  :o *horns*


Nightingale:  Alive Again

Nightingale is a project by Dan Swanö. Having heard this guy growl on Opeth albums and in his own group Edge of Sanity, Alive Again was very different from what I expected, more in the line of SW, melodic, rocky, and clean singing. However, it's more regular, not as prog and exciting as SW. Still it's worth an experience, and I think that all Roomies could like this group  ;)

Here, try this wonderful ballad:

Nightingale:  Eternal (part 1 of 2)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKoeQ9WVfFQ

It also gives an impression of how much Dan has influenced Mikael Å.

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-05, 19:46:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-05, 17:47:10
I now ordered The great Escape (on Amazon.UK). Partly cuz of Alley Cat, but I also read on Wikipedia:
Good choice Nicky  *horns*. Great album and the title track is a  8) 30 minutes epic. You'll love it! Also love their album 'Mercy Falls'.

np: Mystery - One Among The Living (on www.progstreaming.com)

Some cool moments, but overall not an album I would run for to the record shop  ;).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-12-05, 23:02:03
best christmas album in the world ever

getting all festive  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-06, 15:35:05
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-05, 19:46:31
Also love their album 'Mercy Falls'.

How about the first two SW studio albums, Teunis ? I have them, and they'r great too.

I'l of course get Mercy Falls too sometime  8)


NP  Dream Theater:  Falling Into Infinity  &  A Change Of Seasons

FAI is a fabulous album  *horns*

I have a colleague who listens a lot to music, but not much contemporary prog, like he only knew DT by name, and considered them outta his range. So I decided to influence him, and started easy with Fading Fast, which he really liked, and he ended up liking the whole Age Of Impact. Next step was DT, and as I consider FAI to be the easiest DT-album to get into (I don't like I&W much), I got it going on his set. Seems to have been a success, as he was still playing it this afternoon when I left  8)

ACOS has its moments, but I don't play it much, and not at all the covers, which are fun once or twice, but no more  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-06, 19:07:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-06, 15:35:05
How about the first two SW studio albums, Teunis ? I have them, and they'r great too.
Don't know them, I'll check them out as soon as I can. Thanks for the tip.

Mostly Autumn - Go Well Diamond Heart
PBII - Plastic Soup
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-07, 15:06:30
NP  Vintersorg:  The Focusing Blur

Superexciting album, about the universe, dark matter, Einstein's thoughts, and stuff, with music ranging from a solemn cello to growly thrashy stuff. This guy is genius, and he's now in my prog pantheon  *horns*

More later. Meanwhile, try this:

Vintersorg:  A Microscopical Macrocosm   www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0m6Ws6PshA

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-12-07, 16:27:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-06, 15:35:05
(I don't like I&W much)
Ouch  :o Wicky Nicky is back. Just kidding, though I love I&W.

NP Rush - Different Stages

Iggy, how would compare this one to Live In Rio ?

The first CD starts with the mighty Dreamline. I am a big fan of this song  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-07, 19:44:05
Arena - TSDOS  *horns*
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-08, 17:09:32
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-12-07, 16:27:38
Ouch  :o Wicky Nicky is back. Just kidding, though I love I&W.

Yeah, I know, Bupsie, you'r not either as wicked (read: heavy) as I  ;)

If DT had stopped with I&W and ACOS, I would'v considered them a pretty good group, not pantheon tho. The thing is that they then made Awake, and this and every album since are total masterpieces - so be it  *horns*


NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape  (piece, on repeat)

Utterly amazing  *horns*

Bupsie, and other Roomies, give this album a run. You'l be enthralled outta yer pants ;)

The title song will probably seem chaotic to SW newbies at first, as there's a tremendous lot going on - just that bass goin bananas every so often - but wow, is it thrilling once you get into it - aint that so, Teunis ?  :)

Here, they even got the entire 30-minute piece on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6WLAckjO0M

Interestingly, I read on SW's homesite that they had sent samples of the piece to Harry Martinson's daughter Harriet, and requested permission to use quotes from Aniara. She had told them that she really liked their music - she'd be in retirement age by now - and granted them permission without any constraints, so we have this wonderful poetry from Martinson with this great music - another WOW  *horns*


Man, it completely blows my mind that all our fave groups simply get better and better - whew - where will it end ?  Will the earth blow up with all this amazing music coursing around in the ether ?  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2011-12-08, 17:15:20
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-12-07, 16:27:38
NP Rush - Different Stages

Iggy, how would compare this one to Live In Rio ?

The first CD starts with the mighty Dreamline. I am a big fan of this song  *horns*
Different Stages is a great live album and really got me into Rush (it was my first Rush purchase). Dreamline is a great track indeed! I don't have the Rio album, I have the DVD which is great. What I read about the Rio cd is that it has the audience very prominent in the mix and that the DVD is better (and that also Different Stages is better soundwise).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-12-08, 20:33:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-08, 17:09:32

The title song will probably seem chaotic to SW newbies at first, as there's a tremendous lot going on - just that bass goin bananas every so often - but wow, is it thrilling once you get into it - aint that so, Teunis ?  :)

Here, they even got the entire 30-minute piece on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6WLAckjO0M
I can definitely second that, so have a listen  ;).

Wolverine - Still
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-12-08, 22:51:50
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-12-07, 16:27:38

NP Rush - Different Stages

Iggy, how would compare this one to Live In Rio ?

The first CD starts with the mighty Dreamline. I am a big fan of this song  *horns*


Quote from: erik on Thu, 2011-12-08, 17:15:20
Different Stages is a great live album and really got me into Rush (it was my first Rush purchase). Dreamline is a great track indeed! I don't have the Rio album, I have the DVD which is great. What I read about the Rio cd is that it has the audience very prominent in the mix and that the DVD is better (and that also Different Stages is better soundwise).

They are very involved but that may be why I like it as it feels like you are there. There is definitely less mixing than a lot of live albums. It is interesting to compare live CD's of bands at the beginning of the careers and a couple of decades in as they seem to move into a playing for fun mode as opposed to the getting it right.

Having also watched the DVD they were an awesome crowd.

I guess the Diffrent Stages Live is a more polished performance but Rio is more laid back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-09, 20:04:47
Asia - Alpha
Arena - TSDOS
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-10, 15:37:10
NP  Vintersorg:  The Focusing Blur

Fascinating  *horns*

Reminds me somewhat of Ihsahn's stuff, just as crazy, but not quite as black, and particularly lyrically, of Scar Symmetry  :)

Here's a nice piece of folk-black-metal (warning: growl) from Blur:

Vintersorg:  The Essence    www.youtube.com/watch?v=sODRlYX2gH8

Noone else here seems to be into this group - pity  >:(

Funky, Iggy, Mad, maybe even Paxi now  ;)

And Tom, what's happened to your metal sense ? Has your lady bitten off yer ....


Otoh:

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2011-12-08, 20:33:39
I can definitely second that, so have a listen  ;).

I'm actually surprised that you go so much for SW, Teunis, as their music is very metal and busy  ???

Are you sure you aint losin yer senses, becoming a metal wreck - like me  ;D

Otoh there's lotta nice melody - and of course: nogrowl  :)


Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2011-12-04, 16:54:32
Somehow I stopped listening to SYLVAN two years ago or so..., lost interest. Too much whine, after all.

When you say somethin like that, once again, I think: Cap, dammit, get into metalworld  :)

And f*in get over yer growlophobia ! - cuz growl has become an integral part of metal  ;)

It's just like with beer, olives, and sex: Taste horrible at first, but in the long haul, can be quite exhilarating  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-10, 21:25:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-10, 15:37:10
I'm actually surprised that you go so much for SW, Teunis, as their music is very metal and busy  ???

Are you sure you aint losin yer senses, becoming a metal wreck - like me  ;D

Otoh there's lotta nice melody - and of course: nogrowl  :)
Exactly what you mention here Nicky. I do love heavier stuff, as long as there are beautiful melodies and no growls. F.e. Shadow Gallery, Wolverine, Darkwater, Ayreon (even heavier albums like 'Flight Of The Migrator'), Star One, Threshold.  *horns*

Today I've played:
Arena - TSDOS
Gazpacho - Londen (live 2cd)
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-10, 22:53:39
Judas Priest ~ Electric Eye  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 10:39:21
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-10, 21:25:04
E.g. Shadow Gallery, Wolverine, Darkwater, Ayreon (even heavier albums like 'Flight Of The Migrator'), Star One, Threshold.  *horns*

However, I consider SW heavier, and iac busier, than all those  ;)

How about Circus Maximus, Teunis ?  Not only are they close to SW, but the guys are obviously good friends, judging from the credits in the album booklets  8)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-10, 22:53:39
Judas Priest ~ Electric Eye  *horns*

Mad, when will you ever realise that Priest transformed themselves with Painkiller, and thereafter made a series of groundbreaking progressive albums  ;)

Probably hopeless - I think I'l play football with your head  :P


NP  Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact

Man, this album really does it for me  *horns*

Teunis, here's another recom for you - and for Cap, man, I'm worried about your musical future  :D

But be warned: It's a very busy album, and therefore takes time, but it's completely growlfree - in fact the singing is exceptional too  ;)

You'd like Dali's Dilemma's Manifesto too, sorta like Shadow Gallery  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-12-11, 12:24:25
NP Kate Bush - 50 Words For Snow, on repeat

Very quiet and subtle, even more than Aerial, but a real grower. In advance, after reading some reviews, I had my doubts about the tracks with Elton John and Stephen Fry but it all works and flows perfectly. Opener Snowflake is currently favourite. "The world is so loud. Keep falling. I'll find you."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-11, 16:20:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 10:39:21

Mad, when will you ever realise that Priest transformed themselves with Painkiller, and thereafter made a series of progressive groundbreaking albums  ;)

Probably when pigs fly.  :P

QuoteProbably hopeless - I think I'l play football with your head  :P

And I'll play wordfeud with your brains.  :P :P

QuoteYou'd like Dali's Dilemma's Manifesto too, sorta like Shadow Gallery  :)

Nicky.

Very true.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 16:26:18
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-11, 16:20:08
Probably when pigs fly.  :P

Well, they have, it's documented here:  www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000024D4R/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music

... and still you'r as pigheaded as ever  :P :P :P


Vintersorg:  The Focusing Blur

Fabulous  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-11, 16:31:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 16:26:18
Well, they have, it's documented here:  www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000024D4R/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music

... and still you'r as pigheaded as ever  :P :P :P



*Iwillnotreplythatit'safakepigIwillnotreplythatit'safakepigIwillnotreplythatit'safakepigIwillnotreplythatit'safakepigIwillnotreplythatit'safakepig...

:P :P :P :P

Nuclear Assault ~ Handle with Care

Eat this!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-12-11, 17:34:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 10:39:21
However, I consider SW heavier, and iac busier, than all those  ;)
Might be, but they do rock anyway *horns*. And I even forgot Kamelot ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-11, 10:39:21
How about Circus Maximus, Teunis ?  Not only are they close to SW, but the guys are obviously good friends, judging from the credits in the album booklets  8)
I remember hearing an album from them, not bad at all :D.

np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (White album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-11, 22:47:25
Big Big Train ~ The Underfall Yard

Neo-prog Genesis Tribute band?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-12, 10:49:30
NP  DT:  A Dramatic Turn Of Events

Nothing like pop, just as exciting and challenging as all the other DT-albums since Awake  *horns*

Another vintage DT-abum  8)

And those solos by Petrucci in Breaking All Illusions, man, absolutely spell-binding !!!

Hasn't anyone else here noticed them  ???

Teunis, now that you'r a metal wreck  ;D  how are you with DT ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-12-12, 15:47:31
NP - This http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83391

I received it as a bonus free CD with The Seventh Degree and other CD's ordered at progrock.uk.com. Some of the songs are very impressive, especially those from Unitopia and my dear Paul Menel (ah, memories of the lost "commercial" IQ  8)). But the song that really hooked me big time at first listen is Phideaux's Tempest Of Mutiny. Woow  *horns* Time for me to visit Phideaux's catalogue.

Edit : Konchordat's Panic Room, from their recent album The New Crusade, is impressive too !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-12-12, 18:00:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-10, 15:37:10
Tom, what's happened to your metal sense ? Has your lady bitten off yer ....

Today I listened to Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare, DT - A Dramatic Turn Of Events and Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf so I think it's safe to say the lady hasn't bitten off anything...

NP: Marillion - Brave

Or did she? ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-12, 19:47:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-12, 10:49:30
Teunis, now that you'r a metal wreck  ;D  how are you with DT ?
That's a bridge too far for me ::). I've tried, but the music was too complex for me and I don't like the voice of James LaBrie that much.

Today:
Asia - Asia
Spock's Beard - X
Anima Mundi - The Way

The latter two on progstreaming.com. Not my type of music, it's making me nervous :o.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-12-12, 23:26:34
Ulrich Schnauss & Jonas Munk - "Ulrich Schnauss & Jonas Munk"
3. Costa Nova

Very relaxing music, with still a lot going on.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2011-12-12, 23:28:46
Ben Craven ~ Great and Teriible Potions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-13, 17:52:52
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2011-12-12, 15:47:31
NP - This http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83391

I barely know any of those groups. I'v listened a bit to Phideaux and Day Six and got'm on my shopping list  8)

But right now I have enuff new great stuff to listen to:

NP  Arena:  Seventh Degree

Just picked it up at the post office, so first run .....

Also got:

Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous

Listened to them on Mad's recom (so he's not entirely useless  :P ), and 20 minutes of listening was enuff to get'm on my pantheon list. This album is absolutely wonderful  *horns*

Teunis, here's a recom for you  ;)


Anthrax:  We've Come For You All

Was balled over by Worship Music (enthusiasm shared with Mad  :) ), so I simply had to get the previous album. That's the logic in all this, and my finances are down to zero again  ;)


Haken:  Visions

Was so enthralled by Aquarius that I also simply had to get this one (also shared with Mad, so he's not completely off track  ;D )


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-12-12, 18:00:29
Today I listened to Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare, DT - A Dramatic Turn Of Events and Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf so I think it's safe to say the lady hasn't bitten off anything...

OK, OK, all is well again, some of my fave albums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-13, 19:17:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-13, 17:52:52
I'v listened a bit to Phideaux and Day Six and got'm on my shopping list  8)
Day Six: 'The Grand Design' is a  *horns* album.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-13, 17:52:52
Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous

Teunis, here's a recom for you  ;)
Already own that one  ;). Heard their new album on Progstreaming.com, also nice!

Just: Wolverine - Communication Lost
Now: Arena - TSDOS

Although I know you have to listen to it more often, what's your first impression Nicky? Quite enjoyable or do you miss the epics?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-14, 17:08:43
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-13, 19:17:42
Day Six: 'The Grand Design' is a  *horns* album.

Noted  :)

Teunis, I'v also noted that you'r not as talkative as some other Roomies, but when you do come forth with something, it's well worked out and you really mean it  ;)

As I am a very shy and quiet person, I understand you well  :-X

;D


Quote
Although I know you have to listen to it more often, what's your first impression Nicky? Quite enjoyable or do you miss the epics?  ;)

Very enjoyable indeed  *horns*

The music is a bit more twisted on this album, which suits the very advanced concept (the moment of death and right after). As usual with Clive's lyrics, one really has to strain oneself to extract meaning - and that's good, cuz that's prog  8)

As to comparing Paul with Rob, I'd like to let that tricky matter crystallise properly  ;)


NP  Lamb of God  on  YouTube

These guys have become big in metalworld, and they'r booked for Copenhell, so I decided to give'm a proper run. As with Slayer, LoG are not quite my thing currently, but there's a lot goin on in their music, and they'r pretty hot live, sooo, let's see .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-16, 19:33:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-14, 17:08:43
Teunis, I'v also noted that you'r not as talkative as some other Roomies, but when you do come forth with something, it's well worked out and you really mean it  ;)
I'm glad you noticed it  ::) ;)

Today:
Arena - TSDOS
Asia - Astra (not proggy, more ordinary AOR, but like it anyway)
Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-17, 17:29:38
Steve Lukather - Santamental
Asia - Aqua

np: a cd which I got with the magazine 'IO pages'. Some great pieces and some leave me cold. But a nice way to discover new prog music and that's what it's probably meant to be  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-17, 18:45:23
Pallas - XXV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-12-18, 14:50:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-17, 18:45:23
Pallas - XXV

An album that did little to me when it was released, then suddenly I got the 'message' and now...I hardly play it anymore.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-12-19, 12:12:02
PP Marillion - Somewhere Else

I bought it a few years ago but I think that I had not played it entirely once. Now it's done  :) And I liked it for the most part (but not for the Most Toys  :P) On a peaceful monday morning at home with the girls, watching the first snowfall of this winter throughout the window, it works. I will come back to it but I would suggest Nicky to stay away from it  ;D

JF Man On Fire - Chrysalis

I bought this one based on a song heard during a DPRP radio show but first listens of the whole album haven't been so convincing. I have to try it again.

NP Magenta - Chameleon

As you know, Magenta is one my favorite bands and Chameleon is their last output. I was a little disappointed after first listens but compared to the two albums aforementioned, it's a killer  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-19, 12:26:03
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2011-12-19, 12:12:02
but I would suggest Nicky to stay away from it  ;D

I would too  :P

I admit that the live Marillion stuff that Tom posted a while ago gripped me somewhat, but their studio albums:  ZZZZZZZ  :-X


NP  Arena:  Lion's Cage

I'v decided that I have to get this album now, and when I make such a decision I'm like a bulldog  ;)

And it's very enjoyable  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-20, 20:26:52
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:25:22
NP  Pallas  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hDHoadUkZs&feature=bf_next&list=AVGxdCwVVULXd3F7f8M9E5zBSjO8LM_kkk&lf=list_related

Man, it's suuuch a long time since I'v listened to this fabulous group  *horns*

I have to get XXV soon. I can't find any of the stuff on YouTube. Mad doesnt seem to be so crazy bout it, but I have to form my own opinion. And I'm curious to hear how Paul Mackie sounds with the guys (all these new Paul Ma's). I really liked Alan, as person and as singer, so PM's sure got somethin to live up to  ;)

This group is so fantastic ... and hardly anyone knows or cares, not even anymore in the Room, for crying out loud  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:34:19
Arena ~ Seventh Degree of Separation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:36:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:25:22
NP  Pallas  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hDHoadUkZs&feature=bf_next&list=AVGxdCwVVULXd3F7f8M9E5zBSjO8LM_kkk&lf=list_related

Man, it's suuuch a long time since I'v listened to this fabulous group  *horns*

I have to get XXV soon. I can't find any of the stuff on YouTube. Mad doesnt seem to be so crazy bout it, but I have to form my own opinion. And I'm curious to hear how Paul Mackie sounds with the guys (all these new Pauls). I really liked Alan, as person and as singer, so PM's sure got somethin to live up to  ;)

This group is so fantastic ... and hardly anyone knows or cares, not even anymore in the Room, for crying out loud  :'(

Nicky.

The thing with Pallas is, that before Alan Reed left, I really liked the music but disliked the singing.
Nowadays its visa versa. Go figure.
I do like XXV but like I said, I hardly ever play it anymore, don't know why.
Well, I do know...I'm not really into neo-prog anymore, a phase I guess.

Give me anything proggy, but not the neo-kind. ;-)

Especially the old English-style.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:58:07
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:36:51
... disliked the singing.

:o

You really are Mad  ???


NP  Pallas:  The Last Angel

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aube3ScpljA&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXd3F7f8M9E5zBSjO8LM_kkk&lf=list_related&playnext=3

This never ceases to be a great piece  *horns*

OK, just found some XXV stuff, it turned up in the YouTube Mix (right after Angel):

Pallas:  Falling Down

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iblXnXQyPX8&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXd3F7f8M9E5zBSjO8LM_kkk&lf=list_related&playnext=4

Pretty  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-21, 19:49:10
About Pallas: tastes seem to differ  ;). Alan Reed is one of my favourite prog singers, I prefer the albums with him on lead vocals. The new album 'XXV' has some nice moments, but I don't like the rawer, rockier way of music, though I've given it several listenings.

Today: Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

played it twice so far, not bad at all  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-12-21, 23:42:16
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:36:51
I'm not really into neo-prog anymore, a phase I guess.

Give me anything proggy, but not the neo-kind. ;-)

Especially the old English-style.

So what's in your prog agenda nowadays?


NP:
Marillion - "Marbles"

Just finished with You're Gone. And well, I gotta go now. See you all tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-22, 16:40:44
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-21, 15:36:51
Give me anything proggy, but not the neo-kind. ;-)

Especially the old English-style.

Yeah, we don't need that dumb Arena stuff no more  >:(

Or  ;)


On that note:

NP  Shadowland:  The Hunger - live - from A Matter Of Perspective

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9XoXPdZtME

There's a guy called Clive singin  ;)

Starts with just a 12-string and Clive singin. Wonderful, gives me the goosies, that guy is a "wizard of great magic"  *horns*

Nice song too:

Shadowland:  When The World Turns To White

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zEXFKAKDwc&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXd3UKdTi-RxprOY8SLpn7M2

Arent we lucky guys ?  Other people listen to junk music, we listen to magic music  :)


That old classification of groups into neo-prog, metal, etc, I find that meaningless today. I mean, great groups like Arena and DT, they can do the whole caboodle, everything from classical to heavy metal. Aint that so, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-12-22, 18:44:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-22, 16:40:44
Arent we lucky guys ?  Other people listen to junk music, we listen to magic music  :)

You are so right! ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-22, 16:40:44
That old classification of groups into neo-prog, metal, etc, I find that meaningless today. I mean, great groups like Arena and DT, they can do the whole caboodle, everything from classical to heavy metal. Aint that so, guys ?

Abso-bloody-lutely! ;)
But sometimes it helps to give it a name. This is metal, this is blues, this is classical, this is rap. :-X It's great that some bands don't stick to one genre per se.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-12-22, 19:27:21
Asia - Aria
The Lens - Regeneration
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-12-23, 11:01:07
Steven Wilson - "Grace For Drowning"
Disc one: Deform To Form A Star
3. Deform To Form A Star

I really like this song. And this album. Again a Steven Wilson masterpiece. Does this guy ever release something that's not ingenious?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-12-23, 12:19:39
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-12-23, 11:01:07
Does this guy ever release something that's not ingenious?

Not in later times, but some of his early stuff is hit-or-miss. A few years ago, I got cult about him and acquired all of his released stuff at the time. But often it's people who initially go all ways who become genius. That's obviously the case with SW  8)


Played:

Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men

This is really a masterpiece  *horns*

Aint that so, Teunis ?

Paxi, have you listened properly to this album ?

And I have a hunch that Mad has missed it out on it. Mad, in your struggle to prove that Maiden are the greatest group in music history, you tend to ignore the best albums by many other groups. How are you with Dreams ?

And boy do you have to listen to lyrics here. Actually just like with Arena. Else the music simply doesnt make any sense. I know many people who don't really focus on lyrics, and of course, they never get as far as Arena and Pallas  :-X


NP  Shadowland  on  YouTube

Not quite Arena league, but definitely worth an experience. Paxi, what you said about SW, one could also say about Clive, couldnt one ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2011-12-23, 16:31:31
JP Nightwish - Imaginaerum
NP Steve Howe - Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-23, 18:43:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-12-23, 12:19:39

Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men

This is really a masterpiece  *horns*

Aint that so, Teunis ?
Me likey indeed  8).

Today:
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Gazpacho - London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-12-23, 20:32:12
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2011-12-23, 16:31:31
JP Nightwish - Imaginaerum
NP Steve Howe - Times

Steve Howe's new album is very nice. I like his acoustic guitar rendition of Bach's Wachet Auf. But I don't think the album cover is a great choice, commercially speaking.

Nightwish's new album is a big step in the right direction from what I've heard. What do you think?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-12-24, 08:50:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2011-12-23, 20:32:12
Steve Howe's new album is very nice. I like his acoustic guitar rendition of Bach's Wachet Auf. But I don't think the album cover is a great choice, commercially speaking.

Nightwish's new album is a big step in the right direction from what I've heard. What do you think?

Both were opened early  :P

I love Times a great mellow CD.

Nightwish is god as well but again I have only heard it once.

As for the CD cover maybe Roger Dean was busy  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-24, 12:11:54
This morning:
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-24, 19:10:08
Asia - Aura
Steve Lukather - Santamental

np: Arena - TSDOS  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-24, 19:23:00
Myrath ~ Tales of the Sands

Progmetal from Tunis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-24, 19:56:02
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-25, 12:08:46
Played:

Philip Glass:  The Hours - from the movie The Hours

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkof3nPK--Y&feature=related

Gripping  *horns*

I gave Ms 007 the cd with Philip Glass' music for the movie as a Christmas present. Of course, the best presents are the ones that one can enjoy oneself too  ;)

The title song is probably the best piece, but the entire cd is unusually gripping  :)

Anyone here seen the movie ?


Mystery:  The Awakening

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJPo_15ba8

Nice, very symphonic, Journey comes to mind  8)


NP  Haken:  Visions

First run  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-25, 19:42:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-25, 12:08:46
NP  Haken:  Visions

First run  8)

Second run  *horns*

Where will this end  ;)

Paxi, move Haken up your list  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-24, 12:13:40
Dancing With Ghosts - Alan Reed

Teunis, have you listened to it ?  If yes, what's your opinion ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-26, 09:17:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-12-25, 19:42:03
Teunis, have you listened to it ?  If yes, what's your opinion ?
Nope. Heard one track 'Begin Again'. Really nice but acoustic. I prefer the plugged stuff ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 10:03:20
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-26, 09:17:12
Nope. Heard one track 'Begin Again'. Really nice but acoustic. I prefer the plugged stuff ;).

Guess the trick is to buy all the Pallas and Caamora stuff and enjoy him there  8)

Does he appear anywhere else ?

I hope he gets another proper chance - great singer  *horns*

I also hope that Pallas get some more attention. If Arena are terribly underrated, this goes even more for Pallas  :(

Gotta keep these great groups alive in progforums like the Room, huh guys  :)


NP  Anthrax:  We've Come

I really go for this sorta stuff too  *horns*

Funky, I think that you like it too. Mad, you'r sorta lukewarm with Anthrax, aint that so ? And Iggy, how are you with'm ?

I like both Bush and Belladonna as singers for Anthrax  8)

Hey, I'm expecting that people are a bit awake around here, but maybe you guys are still in yer Christmas da/oze  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 11:04:00
NP  Ace Mafia:  Best Thing

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn8LFuJ2k3o

Original, and nice  *horns*

Extreme (ex-dream) comes to mind  :)

Anyone else know these guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2011-12-26, 12:06:49
PP Transatlantic - Whirld Tour 2010

I listened to the three cd's on the trip back from my parents'house yesterday evening while the kids were sleeping in the car and it was really cool. What a bunch of great epics  8)

NP Dream Theater - Chaos In Motion (the cd's)

Listening to the Marillion stuffed version of Surrounded right now and it's so  :-X Woooooooow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 15:15:44
NP  To-Mera:  Delusions

The heavy brother of Haken. Super stuff, pantheon with me  *horns*

Funky, Iggy, Mad, Tom, Paxi welcome to the heavy club  ;)

Btw Iggy, do you know about this project:  www.amazon.com/Levin-Torn-White-Tony/dp/B005H492PI/ref=pd_sim_m_1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2011-12-26, 19:46:06
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-12-27, 09:48:16
NP Motörhead - No Sleep'Til Hammersmith

Some people see it as one the best live albums ever. Some people see it as the birth of thrash metal. OK, it's full of energy but it's not enough to counterbalance the almost complete lack of melodies (Ace Of Spades excepted) and as you may know I am not a big fan of thrash metal to say the least so ... I'll put it on my "shelf-clearance" list  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:07:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 15:15:44
NP  To-Mera:  Delusions

The heavy brother of Haken. Super stuff, pantheon with me  *horns*

Funky, Iggy, Mad, Tom, Paxi welcome to the heavy club  ;)

Btw Iggy, do you know about this project:  www.amazon.com/Levin-Torn-White-Tony/dp/B005H492PI/ref=pd_sim_m_1

Nicky.

Still, I'm not convinced by To-Mera.
Haken is tremendously good but in no comparison to To-Mera.

Just another gothic clone, in my opinion. (This will hurt...)

np. Sky Architect ~ Excavations of the Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:16:41
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:07:22
This will hurt...

Nope, it's just the usual thing with you, Mad:  You'r too impatient  ;)

Just the fact that you call'm gothic  ::)

That's like callin Enya death metal, or Scar Symmetry folk music  ;D

If you want a further specification of To-Mera, it could be somethin like melodic progjazzmetal  :)


NP  To-Mera:  Delusions  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:20:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:16:41

If you want a further specification of To-Mera, it could be somethin like melodic progjazzmetal  :)



And we have found ourselves a new label!!
Yay to us!!!  *horns*

Eh...you. ;)

You're maybe right, the word Gothic might be prejudice in this matter but the bottom line is that there's something in To-mera that I don't like.

But maybe that's prejudicial as well since I only listened to the youtube songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:39:45
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:20:20
a new labal!!

And a new Mad word  ;D


Quote
But maybe that's prejudicial as well since I only listened to the youtube songs.

Three of their most accessible songs can be found on YouTube:

To-Mera:  The Lie    www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtBBDlLY1Qc

To-Mera:  Blood    www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo

To-Mera:  A Sorrow To Kill    www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2yAuUhiBoY&feature=related

Enjoy - the music and the hot Hungarian progbabe, Julie  :-*

This will get Bupie involved

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 12:03:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 11:39:45
And a new Mad word  ;D

:P

Thanks for the linkies.
I think I already watch them but a second chance is worth the risk. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 12:43:06
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 12:03:02
I think I already watched them but a second chance is worth the risk. ;)

And a third run will get you even closer  ;)


NP  Hourglass  on  YouTubeMix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SJ1axo9tR0&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdIvYupLmbjs5a6tdWGmdcI

Progmetal band from Utah. Donno yet  :-\

Anyone into this band ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-12-27, 14:46:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-12-27, 12:43:06

NP  Hourglass  on  YouTubeMix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SJ1axo9tR0&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdIvYupLmbjs5a6tdWGmdcI

Progmetal band from Utah. Donno yet  :-\

Anyone into this band ?

Nicky.

Yep.

Very epical (10min + songs) and very technical.
A bit like Haken but more metallish.
Musically it's okay but the singer is not to everyone's liking.
Their last album Oblivious to the Obvious is very very good but also a 2cd album.
I usually don't listen to it in one run. Too difficult.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-27, 15:41:08
Knight Area - Nine Paths

Definitely in my top-3 of 2011 releases 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-12-27, 17:44:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 15:15:44


Btw Iggy, do you know about this project:  www.amazon.com/Levin-Torn-White-Tony/dp/B005H492PI/ref=pd_sim_m_1

Nicky.

Yes I do but I haven't heard it yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-12-27, 17:44:59
NP Proto-Kaw : Before Became After

Proto-Kaw is the reunion of the Kansas line-up that preceded the successful Kansas line-up, Kerry Livgren being the sole common member to both line-ups.

Since he had left the successful Kansas line-up for ages, Kerry Livgren had the idea to release demos of the first and unsuccessful/unsigned line-up. He released these demos under the name Proto-Kaw (which is some kind of a primitive name for Kansas Native Americans). This release is called Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-1973. Then Kerry Livgren had the idea to reunite this long lost line-up and record new songs. This gave Before Became After (I guess the above explanations give enough clues for the album's title) and two subsequent albums.

As a huge Kansas fan, I had to check out. So did I. So far, I really don't know what to think  ::) except that I am pretty sure that nobody read all the above, wikipedia making a better job than me at explaining those kinds of things ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2011-12-27, 19:13:42
I've read it all Bupie ;). Besides, the album 'Forth' they released a few months ago, is pretty 8).

Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-12-28, 11:51:58
Thanks Teunis  ;)

NP Dream Theater - ADTOE

I had put this one aside after a few listens. I come back to it and, man, once again they made a great album. I mean, how many bands can produce songs like Breaking All Illusions ? DT will always be a love/hate band, they will always be accused of -self or not- plagiarism (the last attack comes from MP himself, accusing BMUBMD to be a blatant rip-off of the first song of Red's last album, an album that JP has ranked n° 1 in his list of 2011 best albums) but they are still at the top of the game, 20 years after I&W. On a personal note, since BC&SL, I find James' voice way less irritating than, for instance, on SFAM where I really struggled with the vocals on fast songs.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 18:25:41
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2011-12-28, 16:34:20
Hey Bupie, streaming on lastfm gives me the impression that this Seventh Wonder escape is worth checking out, sounds great and its a long escape isn't it? :)

We talked about it recently in the Room  ;)

Teunis and I consider it magnificent  *horns*


NP  Pendragon:  If I Were The Wind (And You Were The Rain) - from Not Of This World  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BUn1YYWJE

Fabulous  *horns*

Surprisingly different from Believe  8)

And I believe I heard Clive singing here  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:04:48
NP  Pendragon:  This Green And Pleasant Land - from Passion  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUh0ty5IQ7Y&feature=related

Superb too  *horns*

I can understand why you guys are crazy about Pendragon  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:22:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:04:48
I can understand why you guys are crazy about Pendragon  8)
It's about time ;).

Today:
IQ - Frequency
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Gazpacho - Bravo
Arena - TSDOS
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:29:44
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:22:53
It's about time ;).

Hey Teunis, you'r not supposed to be that fresh  ;)

Well, the problem was that I didnt like Believe that much, when I got it a few years ago. I didnt like Nick's singing, and I didnt find much melody. So I put Pendragon on the backburner till now. But OK, I see now that I have to get some Pendragon albums asap  8)

Teunis, you should do the same thingy with DT. Or start with the fabulous Explorers Club's Age Of Impact, and experience the magic that Master JP can evoke on his guitar, plus all the other amazing musicians there - mmmmmm  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:38:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:29:44
Well, the problem was that I didnt like Believe that much, when I got it a few years ago. I didnt like Nick's singing, and I didnt find much melody. So I put Pendragon on the backburner till now. But OK, I see now that I have to get some Pendragan albums asap  8)
'Believe' surely isn't the best album to start with. 'Pure' or 'Not Of This World' would be a good start or my current favourite 'The Window Of Life'. And the latest one 'Passion', if you don't mind yodel or rap ;). The track 'This Green And Pleasant Land' is the best the album has to offer imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:12:53
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 19:38:28
'if you don't mind yodel or rap ;)

If I can deal with growl, guess I can deal with yodel and rap too. I'm still waiting for somebody to yodelgrowl. I'm sure Mad could, he does so many other insane things  ;D


NP  Pendragon  on  YouTube  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:31:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:12:53
If I can deal with growl, guess I can deal with yodel and rap too. I'm still waiting for somebody to yodelgrowl. I'm sure Mad could, he does so many other insane things  ;D
:o ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:12:53
NP  Pendragon  on  YouTube  *horns*
Try this one: 'Breaking The Spell' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BItp37gKtAo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BItp37gKtAo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:59:40
@Nicky007
I must say I don't make excursions into prog metal very often, but I'll definetely put that on my playlist. :) Very curious how it develops over the 30 minutes.

For me today, as I almost forgot about that album this year:

my favourite songs from
Jethro Tull - Christmas album... Weathercock, Fire at Midnight, Greensleeves, First snow on Brooklyn, Bouree...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 21:15:05
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:31:33
Try this one: 'Breaking The Spell'

Super  *horns*

Thanx, Teunis  :)


Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:59:40
I must say I don't make excursions into prog metal very often

Ush, you'r missing something great in your life  :(


Quote
Very curious how it develops over the 30 minutes.

The story is utterly fascinating. The music too  *horns*


Why do you use the alias tired_of_dancing ?

Actually I don't either feel like dancing to the usual stuff that's played at partys and in dance halls - except if Ms and I wanna romaaaaanticise. But put on somethin that rocks like crazy, like Alley Cat, and ya got me dancin all over the place, on chairs and tables, up the pillars, on the roof, wherever, man  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-12-28, 23:01:33
Rush ~ A Farewell to Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 09:49:59
NP  Pendragon:  Passion  on  YouTube

Man, this stuff is stellar, particularly This Green And Pleasant Land - whew  *horns*

Pendragon goes to my pantheon list  8)

And of course I'l get the cd's  :)

And it's all your fault, Teunis  :P


I'm annoyed by the regular "dumping" of fine groups like Arena and Pendragon in the standard neo-prog bin, as it's become. It gives the impression that these groups are just rehashing hackneyed stuff, album after album. Superficial attitude, and sad  :(

OK, if you don't have that emotion (yet), fine, then bypass them, but the thing is, as I see it, that these musicians have found a very special vein that appeals to many of us proggies, a world that they explore and evolve, and with every new album, they bring joy and fulfillment into our lives. Aint that so, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 09:58:47
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2011-12-28, 20:59:40
my favourite songs from
Jethro Tull - Christmas album... Weathercock, Fire at Midnight, Greensleeves, First snow on Brooklyn, Bouree...
If you are a Tull fan, I suggest that you try the last Manning album, especially the first song entitled The Year Of Wonders. It should remain you of another band  ;)

About Pendragon, I don't listen to them much though I have a bunch of old albums, including Kowtow (which I am almost the only man on Earth to enjoy, as for Menel's IQ albums), The Window Of Life and (I think) The Masquerade Overture. Since the last two failed to move me, I gave up on the band, until Pure which is remarkable. I don't know Passion yet. I also have three live albums, Concerto Maximo, Utrecht ... The Final Frontier and my favorite, the old 9:15 Live, which features the poppy (and hence hated by most fans) Red Shoes. Guess what ? I love the song  8)

NP Pain Of Salvation : The Perfect Element
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 10:09:46
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 09:58:47
About Pendragon, I don't listen to them much ....

Bupie, I'd say you'r missing Passion and Not Of This World, great albums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 13:26:01
This wonderful song might help you guys get outta yer Christmas daze:

Pendragon:  Fallen Dreams and Angels    www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8onzQSfoME

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-29, 14:51:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 13:26:01
This wonderful song might help you guys get outta yer Christmas daze:

Pendragon:  Fallen Dreams and Angels    www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8onzQSfoME

Nicky.

Like!!

NP> Pink Floyd ~ Wish You Were Here 2cd Experience version
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-29, 14:57:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 10:09:46
Bupie, I'd say you'r missing Passion and Not Of This World, great albums  *horns*

Nicky.

Pre-Believe is in my opinion quite a different Pendragon than after Believe.
I still don't listen to Believe very much because frankly, I don't really get the album, understand it, but Pure and Passion are two gems.
The World, The Masquerade Overture and Not of this World are essential if you ask me.

Two basic elements in the music of Pendragon are the guitars, i.e. solo's, and Barret's singing.
Especially his singing, or the lack of singing (;) ) might be a threshold for some but if you stick with the music, you discover that it's just a part of the music of Pendragon.

Without these two, Pendragon would be just one of the rest.

Listen to Indigo.
To me, the best Pendie song they've ever made!  *horns*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccr-VkEpE18 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccr-VkEpE18)


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 15:12:17
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-29, 14:57:05
Listen to Indigo.
To me, the best Pendie song they've ever made!  *horns*

Yup  *horns*

So I'm not the only one who has problems with Believe. Anyone here like that album ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-12-29, 16:44:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 15:12:17
So I'm not the only one who has problems with Believe. Anyone here like that album ?

Yes I like it. I like bands who dare to try something truly new and different. Bands who dare to be truly progressive and not rehash the same old tricks that made them famous (relatively speaking of course). Believe is not my favourite Pendragon album but I like it for what it is. I believe Believe (;)) was the key for Pendragon in order move forward to where they are today with Pure and Passion: Two of their very best albums to date.

Especially 'The Wisdom of Solomon', 'The Wishing Well', 'Learning Curve' and 'The Edge Of The World' are some stellar songs. Give 'em another listen guys!

Oh and by the way, for what it's worth: Mad is right when he says that Indigo is the best song Pendragon ever recorded. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 17:45:35
NP Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element Part I

Actually, I have been listening to it all afternoon. I bought it a few years ago based on rave reviews and had been terribly disappointed by first listens. I found it unremarkable and hugely overrated. Since I am in a shelf-clearance mood, I decided to give it another chance before selling it back. And this time it clicked ! It's musically challenging, demanding, disconcerting and lyrically disturbing but overall it might well be the gem that many describe. I guess it will take me many further listens to fully appreciate it but I think it's worth it (right now, I am still struggling with King Of Loss, for instance  :P). So instead of clearing the shelf, I am tempted to add a few PoS items. I was thinking of Remedy Lane, 12:15 or Ending Themes DVD+CD edition. Any advice, guys ?  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:09:34
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 17:45:35
Any advice, guys ?  :)

Scarsick, by all means, Bupie. It has all the characteristics that you described for TPE I, plus lotta melody and special moods. Great that you'v discovered PoS  *horns*


NP  Pendragon:  Indigo  on  YouTube

Atm it doesnt beat This Green And Pleasant Land, but truly superb, man, those looong smoooth sequences with the coool guitar - whew  *horns*

Thanx for the tips, Tom. I'l give those four songs from Believe a special run ... and now I'm quite sure that I'l end up liking Believe too ... cuz Pendragon are genius - I surrender totally  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:17:41
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 17:45:35
I am tempted to add a few PoS items. I was thinking of Remedy Lane, 12:15 or Ending Themes DVD+CD edition. Any advice, guys ?  :)

Remedy Lane! I can write thousands of words about it but you have to hear it for yourself. I think it's (even?) better than TPE. With songs like Ending Theme, This Heart Of Mine (I Pledge), Undertow, Chainsling and Beyond The Pale you just can't go wrong.

Or check them out on Youtube for instance:

Ending Theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYDiW7B65qQ
This Heart Of Mine (I Pledge): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0gOdbkIhW8
Undertow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ro066KDIM
Chainsling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX1NXAQk8Hg
Beyond The Pale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCE0h5Da5R4

The rest of the album ain't exactly bad either... ;)

From Wikipedia: "Remedy Lane is a concept album focusing on the search of a man to discover himself. It deals with topics such as love, loss, lust, sex and understanding. A portion of the album is autobiographical in nature, and is written by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Gildenlöw. The liner notes that come with the CD are filled with extra material (e.g. poems and photos) related to the concept, and also contain date markings to assist the dedicated listener (and reader) to piece together the album chronologically."

Do yourself a favor and buy it. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:26:36
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:17:41
The rest of the album ain't exactly bad either... ;)

I was pretty hooked by Second Love, and Bupie being a Frenchie  :-*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IDYwZUK1jY

Oh yeah:

NP  ditto  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:33:52
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-12-29, 17:45:35
NP Pain Of Salvation - The Perfect Element Part I

Actually, I have been listening to it all afternoon. I bought it a few years ago based on rave reviews and had been terribly disappointed by first listens. I found it unremarkable and hugely overrated. Since I am in a shelf-clearance mood, I decided to give it another chance before selling it back. And this time it clicked ! It's musically challenging, demanding, disconcerting and lyrically disturbing but overall it might well be the gem that many describe. I guess it will take me many further listens to fully appreciate it but I think it's worth it (right now, I am still struggling with King Of Loss, for instance  :P). So instead of clearing the shelf, I am tempted to add a few PoS items. I was thinking of Remedy Lane, 12:15 or Ending Themes DVD+CD edition. Any advice, guys ?  :)

It's really a shame that you don't really like The Perfect Element pt I.
It has some great moments in it.
Scarsick, or The Perfect Element Pt II ;), is also a great album, though the rap-parts at the beginning of the album might not be to everyone's liking.
Disco Queen however, is stunning!
Imagine the Bee Gees doing prog! Great song.
The other songs are quite dramatic, it has that nihilist flow upon them.

Another album you could, rather should try is One Hour at the Concrete lake.
From song A to last it's a helluva ride.
Remedy Lane is also a killer, but essential is the difficult BE album.
This one has it all. If you're interested. ;)

Best to keep Road Salt One and Two for last.
It did and still does little to me.
Don't expect something like TpE on these two albums.
More bluesy than metal.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:39:27
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:33:52
It's really a shame that you don't really like The Perfect Element pt I.

Mad, you didnt read Bupie's post properly. He writes that he didnt like it initially, but when he played it this time, it clicked with him  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-12-29, 19:07:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 09:49:59
And it's all your fault, Teunis  :P
You're welcome  ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 09:49:59
I'm annoyed by the regular "dumping" of fine groups like Arena and Pendragon in the standard neo-prog bin, as it's become. It gives the impression that these groups are just rehashing hackneyed stuff, album after album. Superficial attitude, and sad  :(
People just love to put groups in a certain bin. You are foolish if you take that for granted, without listening properly on e.g. YouTube. Hey, you discovered yourself a great band ;D.

Was in a rocky mood today, so:
Status Quo - 12 Gold Bars (collection)
Toto - Falling In Between
Day Six - The Grand Design

now: Anima Mundi - The Way (on progstreaming.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 20:10:31
NP  Charred Walls Of The Damned:  Ghost Town

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbXEUGU4ED4

Wikipedia:  Charred Walls of the Damned are an American heavy metal supergroup formed in 2009 consisting of drummer Richard Christy, bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens and guitarist Jason Suecof.  - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charred_Walls_of_the_Damned

Those names should ring a bell with progmetal cognoscenti  ;)

Super stuff  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Thu, 2011-12-29, 22:29:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-12-28, 21:15:05

Why do you use the alias tired_of_dancing ?

Actually I don't either feel like dancing to the usual stuff that's played at partys and in dance halls - except if Ms and I wanna romaaaaanticise. But put on somethin that rocks like crazy, like Alley Cat, and ya got me dancin all over the place, on chairs and tables, up the pillars, on the roof, wherever, man  8)

Nicky.


Yes, absolutely. With the right stuff... lifts you up to the roof.  *horns*
And we don't need the dance school steps for our music.

Though sometimes in earlier years, I regret that Mr tired of dancing cannot dance at all. I talked him into doing a course years ago, he managed bravely the first evening with the slow waltz. But in the next week, the disco fox was too much for his both left feet, and he ran out drenched in sweat, like in a panic attack while we were practising to Alcazar "Crying at the diskothek".
So MsNicky007 is more lucky there, but don't step to often on her feet, okay? ;D

With the nick name... its from a song by Fish "A gentleman excuse me". Maybe a bit melancholic, my mood that day, so I took this one.
Check it out, if you feel like listening to a ballad.

And you? Are you a James Bond fan?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Thu, 2011-12-29, 22:41:36
@Bupie

Yes, I like Jethro Tull. I'd say if not under my top 5, then top 10.
The albums from the 70th mainly up to Broadsword. And then I have the christmas album.
Its the folky stuff I love most. :)

On your playlist too?
Highly appreciated your tip. Thank you. I haven't checked out yet, but I had a short look on his website. Man, so many albums, never heard about this "Guy". :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-12-30, 01:49:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2011-12-29, 18:39:27
Mad, you didnt read Bupie's post properly. He writes that he didnt like it initially, but when he played it this time, it clicked with him  ;)

Nicky.

You're right!  :o

I was a bit in a hurry, I'm at work now so i totaly read over it! My bad, sorry Bups!

But still it's a solid advice.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-12-30, 10:36:56
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Thu, 2011-12-29, 22:29:20
but don't step too often on her feet, okay? ;D

Nope, we only take the slow ones  ;)


Quote
And you? Are you a James Bond fan?

Nope, not at all, I left my puberty behind me long ago  ;)

The original 007 has a "license to kill", mine is a "license to live and let live". As I'v decided to cut down on my destruction of animals, climate, and my own health, I'v become 100% vegetarian (lacto-ovo, took me 30 years), and I try to be kind to others and help them evolve themselves - except for some dumb Roomies, who I enjoy ragging  ;D


NP  Peter Gabriel & Friends:  Big Blue Ball

Hey, real cool stuff  *horns*


Wikipedia:  Big Blue Ball is an album by multiple artists which "grew from 3 recording weeks" at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in the summers of 1991, 1992, and 1995.

In production for more than 18 years, "Big Blue Ball" is a project featuring several artists from all around the world working together. According to Gabriel, the initial recording was finished in three years during the early '90s, but "the tapes were left in a mess and it's taken this long to sort out." Producer Stephen Hague was finally called in to sort out the project.

Guests on the album include Sinéad O'Connor, Karl Wallinger (of World Party), Natacha Atlas, and Papa Wemba. Gabriel takes the lead vocals on several tracks on the album. A mix of western, African, and Asian musicians are also included.

Big Blue Ball was launched in America in June, 24th, 2008. "After all these years, it's a fine wine ready to be drunk," says Peter Gabriel, "It was the most fun music making I've ever had."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Blue_Ball

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-12-30, 11:14:40
Thanks for the PoS tips, guys. Remedy Lane seems a "safe" pick if such a word can be used for a music as demanding. I'll let you know.

@ tired_of-dancing. I like Tull but I am not a die-hard fan. I play Crest Of A Knave on a regular basis and really love its ballads Budapest and Said She Was A Dancer.

About Manning, yes the guy is very productive. I only know the last album so I don't know if quality is always there on his numerous outputs but the track that I mentioned is really worth checking.

NP Pendragon - Kowtow

I had not listened to it for years and it is still like I discovered it some twenty years ago : great  8)
It was a time when almost all prog bands had gone pop and Pendragon was no exception. Did those bands sell their musical soul to the devil in order to sell more records (and fail at that) ? Maybe. But I could not care less as far as I like the result. And with Kowtow I like it. A lot. There are pure pop songs here (Saved By You, Solid Heart, Time For A Change) along with some 100 % Pendragon prog (The Haunting) and some mixed songs (Total Recall, Kowtow). I enjoy them all, really, and some of them do move me so much (Total Recall could make me cry each time). The lyrics of Kowtow, for instance, are so meaningful to me. I could even consider changing my avatar ... but I won't  ;D

I am not sure that Clive really enjoins his look on the band's picture in the booklet though  :D

Teunis, as a (open minded) Pendie forever, what is your take on this album ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-12-30, 19:08:31
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-12-30, 11:14:40
NP Pendragon - Kowtow

Teunis, as a (open minded) Pendie forever, what is your take on this album ?
I have to admit that I don't play the album very often. Most of the time I pick the albums from 'The World' from 1991 till 'Passion'. Most spins for 'The Window of Life' with 'Breaking The Spell' being my favourite track! I do enjoy the song 2 AM from 'Kowtow' on the live DVD's very much by the way  8). I'll play the album soon to refresh my memory ;).

Today:
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-31, 11:13:38
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2011-12-29, 19:07:55
Hey, you discovered yourself a great band ;D.

Betcha  8)


NP  Magellan:  Estadium Nacional

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQnJLEShZM&feature=related

Fans of DT and Explorers Club should get to know this great group  *horns*

Teunis, Mad, how are you guys with Magellan ?


OK, Roomies, Happy New Year to you all  :)

Ms 007 and I are off to celebrate New Year's Eve with Ms' brother and his wife in a country house in a very beautiful part of Blekinge, Sweden  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-31, 12:27:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-31, 11:13:38
Teunis, Mad, how are you guys with Magellan ?
Now the band by name, not the music yet. Will check it out. I assume I won't find growls, as you mention my name ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-31, 11:13:38
Ms 007 and I are off to celebrate New Year's Eve with Ms' brother and his wife in a country house in a very beautiful part of Blekinge, Sweden  8)
Have fun, 'see' you next year  ;D.

np: Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-31, 14:41:58
Pendragon - Kowtow

Sorry Bupie, nice but a little bit too poppy for me, I prefer the proggier stuff. '2 AM' and 'The Haunting' are great though 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-12-31, 15:28:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-12-31, 11:13:38
Betcha  8)


NP  Magellan:  Estadium Nacional

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQnJLEShZM&feature=related

Fans of DT and Explorers Club should get to know this great group  *horns*

Teunis, Mad, how are you guys with Magellan ?


They have some great moments, Hundred Year Flood and Impossible Figures for instance but the music is quite difficult.
Usually I wouldn't mind that, at all but in Magellan's case it's too much.
I blame it on the production. The album has that typical Shrapnel-sound over it that I find very amateurish, but music-wise it usually isn't.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2011-12-31, 20:22:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2011-12-31, 14:41:58
Pendragon - Kowtow

Sorry Bupie, nice but a little bit too poppy for me, I prefer the proggier stuff. '2 AM' and 'The Haunting' are great though 8).
No problem Teunis. Happy New Year everybody !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-01-03, 12:12:24
Np The ripper at the gates of heaven's dark - Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.   :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-03, 19:12:01
IQ - The Seventh House
Alan Reed - Dancing With Ghosts
Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-01-03, 20:27:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 10:03:20
Guess the trick is to buy all the Pallas and Caamora stuff and enjoy him there  8)

Does [Alan Reed] appear anywhere else ?

I hope he gets another proper chance - great singer  *horns*

Yes, he appeared on two albums by Abel Ganz, a Neo-Prog band: "Gratuitous Flash" (1984) and "The Dangers Of Strangers" (1988).

Don't ask me what they're like, 'cause I don't know.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 15:15:44
Btw Iggy, do you know about this project:  www.amazon.com/Levin-Torn-White-Tony/dp/B005H492PI/ref=pd_sim_m_1

I know that project. It's quite cool actually. Very Crimson like. I'm sure you'll like it Nicky, if you give it a try.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-01-04, 16:38:04
The new year is full for me with Pendragon music so far. Inspired by conversations here in the room. :)
Needs re-discovery. I have all the old stuff, the first missing CD is "Not of this world". The prog I love is high melodical and accessible so "The World" or The Masquerade eg. is exactly my stuff and played mostly at the moment.

And this "Total recall", really big thing. For me the refrain especially, its beauty is amazing, so uplifting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-04, 17:14:13
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-01-03, 20:27:04
I'm sure you'll like it Nicky, if you give it a try.

Thanx for the tip, Paxi, added'm to my groups to check  :)

NP  Charred Walls of the Damned  on  YouTube  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-04, 19:20:54
About Alan Reed:
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-12-26, 10:03:20
Guess the trick is to buy all the Pallas and Caamora stuff and enjoy him there  8)
You can hear the whole EP from him called 'Dancing With Ghosts' on www.progstreaming.com (http://www.progstreaming.com)
I did yesterday. Love his vocals, like always, but still prefer the plugged stuff. A new full album will be released this year.

Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-05, 12:40:58
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-04, 19:20:54
A new full album will be released this year.

Thanx, Teunis, will get that one  8)


Played:

Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke:  Duality

This is one of my fave albums. I play it when I want somethin real atmospheric, as constrasted with rocky.

I already tipped you guys about Lisa, but noone here seems to have gotten hooked. Here's another chance to hear a wonderful music piece. But get properly into it, it's not a piece that pounces upon ya  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXsxYf2UMA


Billy Sheehan:  Cosmic Troubadour

My fave bassist. Great album  *horns*


Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

Here Billy, JP, Matt Bradley, Terry Bozzio, and Trent Gardner are at their very best  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-01-06, 00:19:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-05, 12:40:58Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke:  Duality

This is one of my fave albums. I play it when I want somethin real atmospheric, as constrasted with rocky.

I already tipped you guys about Lisa, but noone here seems to have gotten hooked.

I have heard one album by Lisa Gerrard, and it was nice. It was kinda new agey stuff, something like Enya.
I also like that song that was in the Gladiator movie. Very very cool song. but I also looooooove Hans Zimmer's music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-01-06, 10:24:14
PP Kansas - Two For The Show (30th Anniversary 2 CD set)

Man, this is so great  8) I usually don't recommend live albums to start with a band but I will make an exception here. The first CD is a perfectly well crafted and executed best-of of this sometimes metal sometimes symphonic yet always accessible greatest American prog band (IMHO, because I know that many of you see things differently). The second CD is less essential to newcomers but it's a must-have for fans of the band.

NP Marillion - Marbles Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-06, 13:50:59
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-01-06, 00:19:33
It was kinda new agey stuff, something like Enya.

About as close as Arena and Opeth are to each other, in this case rock with male singer  ;)

Paxi, listen a bit more to Lisa Gerrard, she's a very exciting artist, much more than a sweet New Age singer. She's released quite a number of albums, also some great stuff with her earlier group Dead Can Dance (which Funky likes)  *horns*


Played:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact - of course, my fave album currently  8)

Arena:  Lions Cage - another fave these days. I really love the music, particularly Out Of The Wilderness, and I have some sorta craze about gettin the lyrics. Sometimes I think that Clive is even cleverer than me  ::)  OK, seriously, that he sees somethin in the human condition that is closed to me  ???  Great artist iac  *horns*


NP  Pendragon:  This Green And Pleasant Land

Paxi, you better get into this stuff with or without a conscience - whew  *horns*

Or should we say "yodeleihi", Teunis  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-06, 14:16:25
NP  Pendragon:  Empathy  (from Passion)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1Bg7KsJw4&feature=related

Cool, sorta prog hiphop - and a lot more  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-06, 15:45:26
NP  Bruce Dickinson:  Tears Of The Dragon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=shfZzTJYZWs

Super  *horns*

Hey guys, have you gone into hibernation ?  Comon, wake up, we gotta lotta great music to listen to and share  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-06, 19:01:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-06, 14:16:25
NP  Pendragon:  Empathy  (from Passion)

Cool, sorta prog hiphop - and a lot more  8)
Yeah, call it hiphop or a little bit of rap. Don't like that music style, but the guitarsolo at the background keeps it VERY interesting  8).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-06, 15:45:26
Hey guys, have you gone into hibernation ?  Comon, wake up, we gotta lotta great music to listen to and share  ::)
Well, some of us have a job you know ;).

np: Millenium - Back After Years (live cd)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-01-07, 09:53:24
Well, the new Arena CD finally arrived in the colonies.  I've just played it, but I think it needs several more spins before I give my review.

And yes, Nicky, I pretty much have been hibernating.  ;)  I've remembered how much I like music though, so hopefully I'll be around more soon.

Also, while browsing around Amazon, I was reminded that Deadwing exists, so I'll probably have to play that nine or ten times after I get some sleep.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-01-07, 10:24:15
Steven Wilson & Jordan Rudess ~ Even Less  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a570fuRwRtA&feature=related)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-07, 12:38:52
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-06, 19:01:27
Well, some of us have a job you know ;).

Yeah, mine ran out December 9. So I have to look around again  :-\

But even when I have a fulltime job, I listen to a lotta music - it's my passion after all - and I'm also pretty active in the Room - doesnt take much time to drop an NP - and maybe add a comment  ;)


NP  Saxon  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-49noOAFsG8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcnJS__IGsBPiYtCX78vE_l

Not that they grip me that much, but I'd like to get to know'm a bit better. Iac I find'm more interesting than Motörhead, W.A.S.P, and the like  :)

This one rocks pretty neat - cool stage stuff by Biff and Toby (Tobias Sammet) too  8)

Saxon:  747 Strangers in the Night  (DVD Wacken 2007)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd4dzyuzSdc&feature=autoplay&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcnJS__IGsBPiYtCX78vE_l&lf=list_related&playnext=1


Played:  Pallas:  The Dreams Of Men

This one I really like  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-01-07, 15:43:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-07, 12:38:52
Yeah, mine ran out December 9. So I have to look around again  :-\

That's bad luck.
Hope you find a new job pretty soon. ;)

QuoteNP  Saxon  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-49noOAFsG8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcnJS__IGsBPiYtCX78vE_l

Not that they grip me that much, but I'd like to get to know'm a bit better. Iac I find'm more interesting than Motörhead, W.A.S.P, and the like  :)

Never really liked Saxon.
I've got two or three albums on vinyl but, obviously, hardly give them a spin.
I think the last one I played either one of them is about twenty years ago.  :o

I'm getting old. ;)

NP> Demians ~ Mute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-01-07, 16:20:15
Welcome back Manatee ! I hope you will hang around more often  ;)

About Saxon, they have a few killer songs, including the two that you mentioned, Nicky, or for instance Strong Arm Of The Law, but I haven't heard anything from their last 20 years outputs. For me , it's more or less the same thing that Maiden or Priest : a few good songs but I have never been impressed by a complete album (maybe the first Maiden albums but even those  :P). And no, guys, you can not kill me through the web  ;D

NP : nothing. Just played Nicky's Wacken YT link. It's really a great place to shoot videos, always awesome crowds and filming.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-07, 19:37:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-07, 12:38:52
Yeah, mine ran out December 9. So I have to look around again  :-\
Oops, sorry. No pun intended  :-[. Hope you'll find a suitable job soon.

Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (5.1 mix  8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-01-08, 21:17:06
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2012-01-08, 21:27:39
Linkin Park, Blackout
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-01-09, 17:32:15
I've been on a mission for nice discoveries.
These nice albums can be streamed on progstreaming.com:

Brighteye Brison - "The Magician Chronicles, Part 1"
Blue Mammoth - "Blue Mammoth"
X-Panda - "Flight Of Fancy"

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-01-09, 17:34:25
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-01-07, 16:20:15
For me, it's more or less the same thing as ... Priest

:o :o :o

Bupie, you'r (just like) Mad, you don't take heed of my posts  ::) :'( ;)


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-07, 19:37:32
Oops, sorry. No pun intended  :-[. Hope you'll find a suitable job soon.

Thanx, Teunis, and I would never expect any sarcasm from you  :)

Yeah, got some ideas I'm working on .....


NP  Pallas: XXV

Wonderful megaexciting album, fully upfront musically and lyrically - who would have expected that of a group from Aberdeen  :) - just as urgent as Seventh Degree  *horns*

Guys  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2012-01-09, 17:52:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-07, 12:38:52
Yeah, mine ran out December 9. So I have to look around again  :-\

Sorry to hear that man! :-\

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-01-09, 17:34:25
NP  Pallas: XXV

Wonderful megaexciting album, fully upfront musiccally and lyrically - who would have expected that with a group from Aberdeen  :) - just as urgent as Seventh Degree  *horns*

Guys  ;)

Yes it's a great album. *horns* Will listen to it again this week, it's been far too long... ::)

JP: Sylvan - Sceneries

I'm having a difficult time with this album. The vocals (and the use of English) are getting more and more of an obstacle for me, from album to album. A shame because the music is really good. And alhough the music is good, two cd's is just too much. At least, for me.

Will keep trying for a while though. I won't give up that easy!

NP: Blaudzun - Heavy Flowers

I love this Dutch singer/songwriter's music. Don't expect prog, but if you have an open mind and you would like to hear something fresh and unique, give Blaudzun a chance on Youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbY8IzqB8x4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EEYwA665Jk

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Tue, 2012-01-10, 10:31:26
@Tom, oh, the first one is really beautiful!! - Flames on my head. I'll play it again.
upps, in the second he sings about german girls. :) Could be interesting, but I don't get the lyrics.

When you talk about Wacken lately. Interesting to imagine, its just a small town or even village with 2000 people, but big Heavy Metal town for the festival days. There is a docu about all the things around the stage and in the village. Surely worth to dig out.
The spectrum of bands is big. From Scorpions to metal core. I remember watching a vid on youtube with fans doing a wall of death and I found it a little crazy. Its forbidden for some time now and security is strictly watching over.
But I have still great affection for bands like Scorpions and Iron Maiden. Used to be a Maiden fan in my youth, but soon I was more happy with the 80s poser and hairbands like Cinderella and White Lion. And then there was Bon Jovi with the great New Jersey album.


NP: Blind Guardian -Bard's song (Wacken 2007, with an awesome crowd singing)



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-10, 12:57:42
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2012-01-09, 17:52:19
Will keep trying for a while though. I won't give up that easy!

That's the (proggie) spirit, Tom  8)


Played: 

Blaudzun:  Flame On My Head  &  Quiet German Girls

Cool, but it's enuff for me to hear'm once  :)


Sparks:  Kimono My House

Great group, playful - with both music and language - and highly melodic, a must for proggies, I'd say  ;)

However, I seem to be the only Roomie who likes'm  :(

Teunis, you'r my closest ally these days, how about givin'm a run ?

And Greenie, you must know'm ?


Great video:

Radiohead:  Creep

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZiNtbgm9oM&feature=related

Fascinating actors:  Charlotte Gainsbourg and Johnny Depp.

From  Ils Se Marièrent Et Eurent Beaucoup D'enfants.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-10, 13:40:33
Another cool video:

Kamelot:  The Great Pandemonium  (official video)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Trjxuc6Q2c

Great pity that Roy Khan has left  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-10, 15:16:40
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Tue, 2012-01-10, 10:31:26
NP: Blind Guardian -Bard's song (Wacken 2007, with an awesome crowd singing)

Yes, all the vids from BG at Wacken 2007 are really impressive  *horns*

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-10, 19:02:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-10, 12:57:42
Sparks:  Kimono My House

Great group, playful - with both music and language - and highly melodic, a must for proggies, I'd say  ;)

Teunis, you'r my closest ally these days, how about givin'm a run ?
I remember my brother had a 45" single end 70's/beginning 80's from Sparks. Is this the correct band?
http://www.myspace.com/allsparks (http://www.myspace.com/allsparks)
I'll have a listen if you confirm this. Maybe you've got a better link to listen somewhere. You're a 'YouTube-y'  ;)

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two (Live in Los Angeles)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-01-10, 21:27:40
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-10, 19:02:41
I remember my brother had a 45" single end 70's/beginning 80's from Sparks. Is this the correct band?
http://www.myspace.com/allsparks (http://www.myspace.com/allsparks)
I'll have a listen if you confirm this. Maybe you've got a better link to listen somewhere. You're a 'YouTube-y'  ;)

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two (Live in Los Angeles)  8)

Yep that is the correct band. I have their 1st 3 albums. I think my favourite is Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth.

NP Savatage - Somewhere in time/Believe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-11, 15:39:37
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-10, 19:02:41
Is this the correct band?
http://www.myspace.com/allsparks (http://www.myspace.com/allsparks)

Yes, it is, but my fave Sparks era is 1974-75 with the three wonderful albums Kimono My House, Propaganda, and Indiscreet.

Here are some of my YouTube faves:

Sparks:  Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth  (Dutch tv 1974  :) )   www.youtube.com/watch?v=haf5s0b--zw

Sparks:  Hospitality On Parade   www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBNE9qnLaI

Sparks:  Get In The Swing   www.youtube.com/watch?v=avypBDJ68AQ

Sparks:  This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us   www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI   

Sparks:  Reinforcements   www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9C50NMZeGc

And here's the YouTube Mix with 100 Sparks songs. Here you also get some more recent pieces:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=grhS_s7CMIk&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcwCASta4onwSRkztBfg7iX


Teunis, you'r a real prog friend, you know what sharing is about  :)


NP  Pallas:  XXV

Teunis, maybe you could also give this great album another run  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-11, 18:45:51
Thanks for all the links Nicky, I'll check them out as soon as the Neal Morse cd is finished  ;).
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-11, 15:39:37
NP  Pallas:  XXV

Teunis, maybe you could also give this great album another run  ;)
I've given this album several spins, but I don't know what the fuzz is all about  ::). I prefer the Alan Reed stuff, don't like the voice of the new vocalist and the 'rockier' style on this album. Some fine moments but overall .... 6 out of 10  :).

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two (Live in Los Angeles) cd 2  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-01-11, 19:37:12
Now, this is a pity Nicky, but these Sparks vids are not available in Germany. Says something with UMG and GEMA, what are the german copyright sherifs.

However, my list with stuff to check out is long:
Manning, Great Escape by Seventh Wonder, Pendragon: Not of this world and latest albums. These are all from here.
Then I borrowed almost the whole Strawbs discographie from a music buddy, want to listen to Sandy Denny with Fairport Convention too.
Then interesting things on lastfm. And ... and ... and


Now a question: Maybe anyone of you has an idea for an interesting artist/band on Sony music? What I know is Springsteen and Kansas.
Here was an action from a supermarket and I have some downloads for free.
Well, some more than others because I know someone who knows someone who...
Wow, tired of dancing has connections. I'm delighted. :)

Take care
tired of dancing



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-11, 19:54:49
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-11, 18:45:51
Thanks for all the links Nicky, I'll check them out as soon as the Neal Morse cd is finished  ;).
I just played them all. The music on the first one 'Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth' reminded me of early Queen so now and then, which is not necessarily a disadvantage ;). Some nice parts but generally it's not my favourite type of music  :-\.

But I found the single my brother had: 'Beat The Clock' http://youtu.be/QE6l0eqVafc (http://youtu.be/QE6l0eqVafc)

It was fun though  *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-01-11, 22:21:10
Aaaahhhh thanks for those links again Nicky! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-01-12, 00:28:24
Thanks for the Queen reference by the way, Teunis. I'm now listening to "Made In Heaven" again after some years now.
For some reason I always thought of Queen as a very special band.

Lots of bands are inspired by them. Just to name a few of my favourites: Dream Theater, A.C.T, Muse...
We can't deny Queen's influence on these bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-01-12, 10:35:44
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-01-11, 19:37:12
Now a question: Maybe anyone of you has an idea for an interesting artist/band on Sony music? What I know is Springsteen and Kansas.
Have you a list of Sony artits to share so we can give an advice ? 70's Kansas is a great choice anyway  ;)

NP Shaman - Ritual   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-12, 16:18:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-01-11, 22:21:10
Aaaahhhh thanks for those links again Nicky! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Right, Sparks are for mature proggies, not for Paxi Pans. But OK, you'r soon gonna be father .....  :)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-12, 00:28:24
For some reason I always thought of Queen as a very special band. Lots of bands are inspired by them ... We can't deny Queen's influence on these bands.

Hey, all of a sudden you grew up, Paxi, right between these two posts  ;D

Yeah, Queen are one of the biggies - in the best sense  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-11, 19:54:49
Some nice parts but generally it's not my favourite type of music  :-\.
It was fun though  *horns*.

:) Teunis

Yeah, I know that Sparks are for the few. Donno exactly what it is that does it  ???

When I first heard them some thirty years ago, I liked'm, but they didnt become faves, it was just like I picked up some soundbites of their special music, e.g. Mother Earth and This Town ... tick tick tick ... and then recently, when I by chance ran into'm again, I checked'm up, and then it clicked bigtime, man, that melody and playfulness simply went right in  8)

Well, iac guys, promise me that those of you who are open-minded (not counting the striplings) will revisit  ;)


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-11, 18:45:51
I don't know what the fuzz is all about  ::). I prefer the Alan Reed stuff, don't like the voice of the new vocalist and the 'rockier' style on this album. Some fine moments but overall .... 6 out of 10  :).

I'l admit that initially I missed Alan; Paul Mackie seemed to have a more regular type singing, not as personal and under the skin as Alan, but I realised in the course of XXV that PM really unfolds his talent, and has moments where he also creeps under my skin (like look below)  *horns*

We gotta give the PaulMa's a chance, it's always hard to fill out a pair of very big shoes  ;)

And altho I like Dreams a real lot, XXV is simply: right up there, keeps the ball runnin  *horns*


Played:

Amon Amarth:  With Oden On Our Side

Moderately good, but rather monotonous  :-\


Arch Enemy:  Rise of the Tyrant

There's more goin on here, some pretty good riffs and solos  8)

I don't mind the occasional growl and shout (as you know), but on these two albums, the singers growl their way thru, man, from beginning to end, and combined with the rather narrow limits of the bands' music, it doesnt amount to all that much imo. But OK, for youths, who go for rebellion, rather than variation  ;)


Here's more me:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact

Guys, give the first track Fate Speaks some more runs. Fading Fast is the endearing one, but Fate Speaks is the one that kicks ass for real, man, those guys, Billy on bass, and Terry on drums *horns*

"We're out of control
We're getting worse now
And we're selling our souls
It's just too dark"


Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Guys, before you again make fools of yourselves, please listen to some of this album - you'l really be surprised  ;)

If ya want "music for the thinking man", well, then this is it. It sure got me hooked, and also got me searching further in many directions  *horns*

"Desecration I beheld
A world of men gone mad"


Pallas:  XXV

"Your knowledge has made you cynical not wise
Your cleverness is hard and unkind
You think too much and care too little
More than technology, you need humanity
More than cleverness, you need compassion
Without these qualities, your lives will end violently
And all will be lost"


Arena:  Seventh Degree

"It all began with a single spark
The universe, the world and me
That spark - it's still there
The source of living things"


This is for me the vanguard of prog  *horns*


Well, enuff entertainment from me today, guys  :D


NP  Eleven:  You're My Diamond  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxDWxePPmKU&feature=related

Like with Sparks (both pantheon with me), needs some a, ada, da, dap, p-p, psh, pshun, hey  :-\  ... yeah, adaption  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-12, 17:45:50
Re Queen  ;)

Eleven, featuring Josh Homme:  Stone Cold Crazy  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAWn1KSe-0&feature=autoplay&list=PL78F5A14DCBACBBAC&lf=rellist&playnext=4

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-01-12, 19:08:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-12, 00:28:24
Thanks for the Queen reference by the way, Teunis. I'm now listening to "Made In Heaven" again after some years now.
For some reason I always thought of Queen as a very special band.
Good choice. This is one of the albums I always take with me on holidays  8). Even my wife loves it  ;).

JP: Transatlantic - More Never Is Enough
NP: Incidense - Incarcerated

Both on progstreaming.com (http://progstreaming.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-01-12, 20:31:21
My Dying Bride ~ The Dreadful Hours

I'm in for something doomy.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-01-12, 20:52:50
NP: Arena: The Seventh Degree of Separation

I think this one will be a grower.  Still want to give it a few more spins before reviewing.

Nicky - actually no, I don't know Sparks at all beyond having heard the name.  I'll try to listen to some of your links of them soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-01-12, 21:40:03
I went ahead and played Nicky's links to Sparks on YouTube.  They sure are catchy.  Seems like the lyrics are what make them really interesting (the goofy melodies are fun, but I'm not sure they'd hold my interest for long on their own).  The video for Hospitality on Parade shows the lyrics, and that really helped me appreciate it.  Certainly worth a listen if you're in the mood for something *different*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-13, 10:55:10
Thanks Bupie, as for Sony catalogue I think I go for 1 or 2 missing Springsteen albums.
There is some nice comedy too and at the moment my son devours audio books,  Justus, Bob and Peter, five friends by Enid Blyton and such stuff is always welcome. :) I cannot type the three questionmarks because its changed to smilies.
I saw you mentioning Kansas the other day and its a band we absolutely have in common!   *horns*
So many favourites, the list is long... The wall, Song for Amerika, Hold on, Lonely Wind, Carry On, Cheyenne Antheme, Nobodys Home, Chasing Shadows and... and... and...

Have a fine day everyone and weekend is close too. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-13, 11:39:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-01-12, 21:40:03
Certainly worth a listen if you're in the mood for something *different*.

:) Greenie


Quote
the goofy melodies are fun, but I'm not sure they'd hold my interest for long on their own

The melodies have a tendency to stick in yer brain after a few runs - that's one of their thingies  ;)


And here are some of my fave Eleven songs, also different, but probably more accessible than Sparks:

Eleven:  Hidden   www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOq9pec7Vg

Eleven:  Kill Me No More   www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP0tJb2IKPk

Eleven:  Howling Book   www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrLhhPx_NeQ

Eleven:  Beautiful Self    www.youtube.com/watch?v=po23IBDuB40

Eleven:  Cool Cruel Baby   www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtdCYXgB4_Q

Greenie, are you familiar with Eleven ?  They'r from L.A.  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-01-13, 11:43:30
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-13, 10:55:10
I saw you mentioning Kansas the other day and its a band we absolutely have in common!   *horns*
So many favourites, the list is long... The wall, Song for Amerika, Hold on, Lonely Wind, Carry On, Cheyenne Antheme, Nobodys Home, Chasing Shadows and... and... and...
:) The Wall (well, this one, not the European eponym) is one of my favorite songs ever and Chasing Shadows is really a great ballad with moving lyrics. In my arms, tired_of_dancing  :D

NP Myrath - Tales Of The Sand
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-13, 19:56:32
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-01-13, 21:20:40
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-13, 19:56:32
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy

What do you think of X-Panda?
I think it is really nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-13, 22:22:41
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-01-13, 21:20:40
What do you think of X-Panda?
I think it is really nice!
Was curious after reading the review on progwereld.org. Checked it out on progstreaming.com and really like it indeed!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 10:20:39
NP  Peccatum:  The Moribund People

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkYQXS4_R-E

Ihsahn and his wife Ihriel. Surprisingly melodic and symphonic - but of course with a bite  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 10:56:05
NP  Star of Ash:  Crossing Over  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=016czLGkWAk

Ihriel's project, this song is a bit Steven Wilsonish, real  8)

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 15:07:03
NP  Death Cab For Cutie:  I Will Possess Your Heart

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-yP7mb8UE&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLsz00N5SNioE&force_ap=1

Also Steven Wilsonish  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 19:48:05
NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape

Unbelievably good  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-14, 21:26:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 19:48:05
NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape
8)

IQ - The Wake
Steve Lukather - Candyman (DTS version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-01-15, 11:41:31
Here's Winger anno 2009, album Karma - ya hardly recognise'm  *horns*

Winger:  Supernova

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMb9nXjEeaU&feature=related

Much the same as Priest undertook: More depth, feeling, groove, punch, keys, harsher singing, cutting guitar  8)

Seems like Beavis and Butt-head gave'm somethin to think about  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-01-15, 13:58:05
NP  Alter Bridge:  Rise Today  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYG3BPvFOgs

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2012-01-15, 18:39:29
NP Rebellion (Lies), Arcade Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-01-16, 22:25:56
Just finished playing:
Harmonium - "Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison"

What a beautiful piece of music.

Sometimes I want to check out some highly rated 70s bands. Then I look on ProgArchives and I start listening to things like "Close To The Edge" and "Thick As A Brick". This time I saw that the band Harmonium was in the top 100 at number 15, with this album (with the long unspeakable French album title which I from here on will call 'album').
I really was wondering if any of you have actually heard of this French Canadian band, and of this particular album. It is really good!
Don't expect metal, don't expect swirling keyboards and thunderous drums, or guitarsolos or whatever. This is classic Symphonic Prog with meandering acoustic guitars, gentle flutes and passionate pianos.

Especially the last track on the album, which is the title track (you know, with the long unspeakable French title which I from here on will call 'title track'), is really beautiful!!

I'm going to listen to it again now.
Anyone who knows this band? Perhaps some French speaking roomies? Bupie?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-01-17, 06:34:15
NP/JP: Every Arena studio album plus Live & Life (my entire collection)

Not a bad band.   ;)

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-01-16, 22:25:56
Just finished playing:
Harmonium - "Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison"

What a beautiful piece of music.

Sometimes I want to check out some highly rated 70s bands. Then I look on ProgArchives and I start listening to things like "Close To The Edge" and "Thick As A Brick". This time I saw that the band Harmonium was in the top 100 at number 15, with this album

Is there a stream or download of this available to listen to?  On ProgArchives, I only see two old songs.  I haven't heard of them before, by the way.  And how did you like Close to the Edge and Thick as a Brick?  Both excellent choices IMO.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-13, 11:39:52

Greenie, are you familiar with Eleven ?  They'r from L.A.  8)

Nicky.

No, I don't know Eleven, but I'll give em a try.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 11:38:55
PP Berlin : Pleasure Victim

Just for the song Masquerade. A fine pop tune that can be heard during the closing credits of the movie Perfect.

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

I am happy I persevered with this one because now it's clicking ... and it's damn good  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-17, 12:11:22
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 11:38:55
I am happy I persevered with this one because now it's clicking ... and it's damn good  8)

Exactly  *horns*

And permit me to also recommend Priest's Nostradamus to you, Bupie - you'l be damn surprised  ;)


NP  Arena:  Lions Cage  &  Pride

I'm beginning to crack those damn lyrics - phew, profound  8)

I'l soon share, on the Lions Cage thread .....

What a fabulous band we're supporting, huh guys ?  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-17, 12:11:22
Exactly  *horns*

And permit me to also recommend Priest's Nostradamus to you, Bupie - you'l be damn surprised  ;)
You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet  :P

NP Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-01-18, 11:42:05
NP Man On Fire - Chrysalis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-18, 14:59:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here except for you to own this album, Nicky.

Hm, I hadnt quite registered that  :-[


Quote
But this one hasn't clicked at all yet  :P

I suggest that you skip the first tracks initially, as they'r quite harsh. Start with Track 12, Lost Love, a beautiful love song, and take it from there  ;)


Quote
NP Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight

That aint too bad either  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 15:33:57
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet  :P


*raises his finger

As do I.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:43:32
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 15:33:57
As do I.  :o

What's wrong with you guys ?  ;D


NP  Arena:  Pride

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:58:42
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet  :P


I've got it as well but I like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-18, 19:17:09
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation  *horns* (what else? ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 20:32:46
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:58:42
I've got it as well but I like it.

So it's a two against two!

The experienced combination of Bupie and me vs. the gripping claws of Nicky and Iggy!  ;D  *horns*  ;)

Well, not entirely true though.
I do like the album. I'm just not overwhelmed by it.  :-\ ;)

NP> Adrenaline Mob ~ EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-01-18, 21:32:06
NP Arena, Solomon from Live & Life.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-01-18, 22:26:32
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 20:32:46
NP> Adrenaline Mob ~ EP

What do you think of that one?

I think it's not too great... I hope Mike Portnoy will delight us with some other projects.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-01-19, 07:19:40
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-01-18, 22:26:32
What do you think of that one?

I think it's not too great...

I've got mixed feelings about the ep.
It's not bad, sort of grinding metal, a bit hardcore-ish but overall not brilliant.
I expected a bit more from the combination Portnoy/Allen.

QuoteI hope Mike Portnoy will delight us with some other projects.

He sure will. ;)
March 23 the new project of Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Neal Morse (no introduction and not related to Steve ;)), Dave Larue (session musician who worked with Steve Vai and Dixie Dregs among others), Casey Mcpherson (from a underrated band Mercury Rev, good band btw) and Mike Portnoy himself.
The project will be called Flying Colors. :)

Will post some info when I awake this afternoon. ;)
Am tired.
Going to sleep right now. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-19, 11:55:04
NP  Adrenaline Mob:  Hit The Wall  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMbTIkHJuYY&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:06:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-19, 11:55:04
NP  Adrenaline Mob:  Hit The Wall  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMbTIkHJuYY&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Nicky.

So what do YOU think of it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31
I'm now listening to Anathema's "We're Here Because We're Here".
This is my first listen and I'm currently listening to the fourth track, but it already sounds like a great album!
I also like their Best Of/'Remix' album "Falling Deeper".
I'm beginning to like this band! Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:41:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31
I'm beginning to like this band! Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan! ;D
Yep, that's me (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)  ;).

Even saw them live last year, really great band!  8).

Magenta - Chameleon
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-01-19, 20:06:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31
I'm now listening to Anathema's "We're Here Because We're Here".
This is my first listen and I'm currently listening to the fourth track, but it already sounds like a great album!
I also like their Best Of/'Remix' album "Falling Deeper".
I'm beginning to like this band! Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan! ;D

*raises hand.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-01-20, 09:59:12
I think Iggy will raise his hand too when he passes by : he is another great fan.

I only know Jugdment, which is supposed to be one of their best albums, and so far I am not so impressed. It's good but I have the feeling that I have heard it all before so many times ... I feel aboutthe same about Muse. Another drawback of aging ... But I will try again.

PP The Cars - The Cars
JF Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
NP It Bites - The tall Ships

A poppy morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-01-20, 10:26:38
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-01-20, 09:59:12
I think Iggy will raise his hand too when he passes by : he is another great fan.


How well you know me. Raises hand.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2012-01-20, 11:37:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31
I'm now listening to Anathema's "We're Here Because We're Here".
This is my first listen and I'm currently listening to the fourth track, but it already sounds like a great album!
I also like their Best Of/'Remix' album "Falling Deeper".
I'm beginning to like this band! Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan! ;D
And another hand here! Have all their albums from Alternative 4 onwards and We're Here.. is their best yet, amazing album. A Natural Disaster is also highly recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-20, 15:30:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:06:35
So what do YOU think of it?

The same as you and Mad  ;)

Mike I left one of the absolute best prog bands in the world - guess he thought he was stagnating there  ???

Well, let him beat out his pent-up energy for a while; come a time when he'l wanna do somethin real serious again  :)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31
Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan! ;D

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Hope ya get the message  ;)

They'r one'o my pantheon groups  *horns*

Havent been there for a while, been all sorta other places  ;)

Planning to get We're Here double-up soon  :)


So, Paxi, now you'r up: Whaddaya think of my Tale of Wilderness ?  You got me goin on it, man  ;)


NP  Pride

Not bad, not bad at all, got three of the tracks on my "Classic songs" list now  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-20, 17:38:42

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-20, 15:30:36

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                ! 3
                ! !
                ! !
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Hope ya get the message  ;)



Honestly I don't get it. Little hint please for tired_of_dancings. :)
Ah, I know...its a secret code. I mean you are Nicky007!!

I have one album by Anathema - Alternative 4 and its a big thing for me. Beautiful and fragile.
BTW with the Pink Floyd covers as bonus tracks. Then I streamed a bit through the other Anathema albums and my impression is, it can't be topped.

Shroud Of False is one the best openers I ever listened to. One to have on repeat. Piano dominated and I love that.
I mean as music fans we know how music can touch souls.
And the main thing for me with Alternative 4 are emotions. Music to live in.
So deep and melancholic. Dark...revealing longings and regrets. All your despair, fear, hurt.
I was just around Anathema and Alternative 4 on lastfm and I've seen the tags depressive and even suicidal.
For me no hopeless and depressing music, happy to say that. I don't loose ground as someone would say "You are not alone, I can understand you". 
And as it would be my affirmation, then later in 2011 listening to Dreaming Light from "We're here because we're here" I was overwhelmed. So bright, so much light in it. For me "Dreaming light" is so outstanding on the album, seems I have forgotten a bit about the rest.

New stuff coming soon. Who is curious, please see this vid from a recent gig in St. Petersburg. Very very promising. Just Danny Cavanagh, his wonderful voice and his piano.
Its the song "Untouchable". For the new album it will be recorded with an orchestra.
Wow, I can already hear the strings. Dreaming Light part 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXTJTyKR2_8&feature=related


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-20, 17:48:05
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:41:57

Even saw them live last year, really great band!


Cool, where have you been?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-01-20, 19:48:23
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-20, 17:48:05
Cool, where have you been?
10th July 2011 - Amstelveen P60

Today:
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Wolverine - Communication Lost  (wow, what a great album, goosebumps, both the music and vocals are overwhelming *horns*)

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-01-20, 20:52:11
Anubis ~ A Tower of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 10:23:19
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-01-20, 17:38:42
Honestly I don't get it.

Well, it's supposed to be "thumbs up"  :)

I'm sure Paxi and Mad gotit, didnt ya ?


NP  Mercury Rev  on  YouTube Mix  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 10:35:47
Can't say that Mercury Rev was a big deal with me, the songs don't really seem memorable  :-\


This is cool:  Anubis The Ride  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTarPc72gHs&feature=fvst


NP  Anubis:  Tower Of Silence  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aceI-bO_56A

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 11:05:01
Darkwater:  Breathe

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSph5SDudmM

More like it  *horns*

Thus:

NP  Darkwater  on  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdBqO5iwNzQ&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXfNQblcRxZdAURrliQt_ZnW

I have to get some cd's by this band .....

Btw Teunis, I know you like Darkwater: I recommend Cloudscape to you, they'r quite close to Darkwater (C are a bit heavier), and C are pantheon with me.

You could e.g. run the YouTube Mix of Cloudscape (others may too)  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Imp4Ednt0&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdNjEbUOCvL_RSLWT-oqB5h

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 11:32:53
NP  Juliet:  My First Hardcore Song  :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6U-8LP1DY


And a tale(-il) of unrequited love  ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5CE2hqSnM&feature=endscreen&NR=1

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 19:10:16
NP  Arcturus:  Nightmare Heaven

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gxudiH05c

Super group, super piece  *horns*

The middle section has a very special mood, sorta industrial metal with melody 8)

So, who's into Arcturus here ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2012-01-21, 19:49:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 10:35:47
Can't say that Mercury Rev was a big deal with me, the songs don't really seem memorable  :-\

That's because you have to listen to Alpha Rev. Mad was being silly again. ;D

NP: Blaudzun - Heavy Flowers

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-21, 20:37:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-21, 11:05:01
Btw Teunis, I know you like Darkwater: I recommend Cloudscape to you, they'r quite close to Darkwater (C are a bit heavier), and C are pantheon with me.
Darkwater is 8) indeed. I remember checking out Cloudscape before once before, I'll dig into their music again ;).

Today:
Gazpacho - Night
Wolverine - Still
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II

np: Anathema -Judgement  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-01-22, 09:59:16
Alpha Rev:  Phoenix Burn  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRmWD9nhv7E


Alpha Rev:  Star Of Wonder  :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4PIA5y02IM&feature=related

With that singing, Flying Colors may quite well take off  ;)


And the YouTube Mix:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=epWm5DqQzrs&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcnfed9OmjkCrdSu-Q9FNpC

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-01-22, 15:28:35
NP  Winger:  Karma  *horns*

This album really fooled me  ???

I had never really listened to Winger before a couple of weeks ago, when I read a series of reviews at Amazon by S. Craig Caldwell, who displayed good taste (read: my taste), like he wrote that Seventh Wonder's Great Escape was his fave album. He had also written a review on Karma, where he enthused about how the guys had worked with their music since their heyday in the late 80's and early 90's, and how edgy and progressive they had become with Karma (2009).

Well, I thought I'd try'm out then. I started with the early albums. I could hear that, altho they played glam metal, they seemed to have more in'm than most other glam bands  :)

So I went on to Karma. OK, here was somethin that I could hear I would continue with. But still: edgy? progressive?

Now I'v listened a few times to Supernova, and it sure has crept under my skin. Kip's singing is so emotional, you really get that he's singing his heart out here. And on Witness too, man! And that guitar solo at the end - whew  *horns*

Bit like with Ten: nothin glamorous  ;)  nothin where you say: these guys are reaching for the stars (not anymore). Just real serious musicians tryin to make great music that gives us listeners a memorable experience, and keeps us hungerin for more. And yes, they succeed  *horns*

Guys  ;)

Winger:  Supernova   www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlrM3h64-w

Winger:  Witness   www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWSVGcivuGs&feature=related


From Wikipedia (my boldface):  About this same time [mid-90's, nb], Lars Ulrich of the band Metallica could be seen throwing a dart on a poster of Kip Winger in the video for "Nothing Else Matters". When asked about this, Kip Winger once stated: "Our band was known to musicians, and a lot of musicians showed up to see me play — watching trying to figure out how I'm playing — we were like the 'hair band' [version of] Dream Theater ... That is why it's the great irony that we ended up on that geeky guy's shirt on Beavis & Butt-head, because Metallica couldn't play what we play, they couldn't do it, they literally — technically couldn't do it. And I'll fucking challenge those chumps to that any day of the week, but we could play their music with our hands tied behind our back. And so, I was a little t'd off about that, but in the end, none of that shit matters..."  8)

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winger_%28band%29

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-01-23, 12:58:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2011-10-26, 15:43:27
I'm usually not very fond of keyboard-extravaganza (you might ask yourself why I even bother with prog then) ;)

;D Tom

You should give Arcturus a run, just like Arena, a keyboard-based group, and also like Arena, avantgarde, and also a great group  *horns*

Currently I like Sideshow Symphonies best, but Sham Mirrors is fine too  8)

I think Mad likes'm too  :)


NP  Pride

I'm getting this album under my skin now  :)


Hey guys, don't ya have anything musically interesting to say these days ?  Look who's been filling up the NP thread again  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-01-23, 19:21:10
Shadow Gallery - Room V

No further comment, it rules  8) *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-01-23, 21:20:05
NP Toto : Turn Back  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-24, 10:02:01
NP Edguy - Rocket Ride
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-24, 10:58:56
NP Angra : Aurora Consurgens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-24, 17:20:08
NP Kamelot - The Fourth Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2012-01-24, 17:27:32
Richard Marx - Emotional remains

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-24, 19:17:07
Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys!
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-01-25, 08:30:55
Been playing a lot of music lately  ;D:

Recently Played:

Amorphis - Skyforger
Anathema - Eternity (belated raise of hand to Paco's call for Anathema fans)
Arena - Songs From the Lion's Cage
Arena - Pride
Arena - Live & Life
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation
Demians - Building an Empire
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Frost* - Milliontown
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Genesis - Trespass
Jawbox - For Your Own Special Sweetheart
Kate Bush - The Dreaming
The Killers - Sam's Town
Killing Joke - Pandemonium
Kino - Picture
Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Marillion - Marbles
Nightwish - Dark Passion Play
Opeth - Watershed
Phideaux - Snowtorch
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
Riverside - Memories in My Head
Riverside - Out of Myself
Tool - Ænima
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes
Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
U2 - Achtung Baby

NP: Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-01-25, 09:51:13
Great list  8)

I definitively have to check a Phideaux album. The guy is rarely mentioned here but he gathers an almost unanimous praise outside the Room.

NP Man On Fire : Chrysalis

Demanding but rewarding after a few listens.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-01-25, 15:52:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-01-25, 08:30:55
Been playing a lot of music lately  ;D:

OK, that's more like it  ;D

With two exceptions, I'm familiar with all these artists (and most albums), and several of the groups are pantheon with me, so we can really share there  8)

I'l put Jawbox and Killing Joke on my checklist  :)


Played:

Pendragon:  Believe

I noticed that Nick had dedicated the album to the people who had lost their lives and loved ones in London 07/07/05. That gives a perspective to this somewhat awkward album  ;)


Pendragon:  Passion

Tremendous album  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-01-25, 20:08:47
jp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy ( *horns* album by prog metalband from Estonia)

np: Arena - TSDOS  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2012-01-25, 21:32:47
"Damnation game" by Yngwie Malmsteen  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-26, 12:10:12
Played:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact

My fave album  *horns*


Thrice:  Vheissu  8)

Wikipedia:  Vheissu (pronounced "vee-sue") is the fourth studio album by Thrice. It was released on October 17, 2005 by Island Records.

The album is characterized by many critics as being a rather experimental deviation from Thrice's post-hardcore roots, with the implementation of elements such as piano melodies ("For Miles"), electronica ("Red Sky"), folk Japanese music-box undertones ("Music Box" - The melody comes from the song Sakura Sakura) and chain gang chant choruses ("The Earth Will Shake"). UK producer Steve Osborne, whose past credits include many Brit-pop hits, was sought by Thrice to gain a new perspective on the songwriting process, enabling the band to expand their musical influences and produce a different album.

The title of the album comes from Thomas Pynchon's novel V.. Lead singer Dustin Kensrue read the book and introduced the other band members to it, eventually using it as a central theme of the album.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vheissu


NP  Thinking Plague  on  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugF8WZx5wM0&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdGBuoqfJNebPFvriYC34Bo

Wikipedia:  Thinking Plague is a United States avant-rock group founded in 1982 by guitarist/composer, Mike Johnson, and bass guitarist/drummer, Bob Drake. Based in Denver, Colorado, the band has been active off and on since 1982, taking on a number of musicians over the years. They made five studio albums between 1984 and 2003, and released one live album recorded at NEARfest in 2000.

Their music is a mix of rock, folk, jazz and 20th-century classical music. Music.com remarked that "...Thinking Plague stand out as a shining example of avant-garde music blended with just enough rock for it to be called progressive rock..."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking_Plague

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-26, 12:54:21
NP  Vangough  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZbeucC-qgs&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVTGnpyrBl25y_rI7sg7V4ZT2s20q-Nwlt

Cool stuff, should appeal to Roomies  8)

Anyone know this group ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-01-26, 19:17:34
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2012-01-26, 21:18:48
Gotthard - G

Superb singer, sadly no longer with us. :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-27, 12:00:50
NP  Vangough:  Drained  (on repeat)  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLxE2u4nIb0


And this one too:

Vangough:  Christmas Scars  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzgZethm8-w&feature=BFa&list=AVTGnpyrBl25y_rI7sg7V4ZT2s20q-Nwlt&lf=list_related

This one is a bit PoS-like  8)

This group merits a lot more attention  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-28, 17:32:01
Alan Reed - Dancing With Ghosts
Airbag - All Rights Removed  (beautiful prog music with Floydian guitar solos  8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2012-01-29, 11:58:25
JF Unitopia : Artificial

NP Man On Fire : Chrysalis

Two interesting but rather challenging albums (at least for me).

The latter has some killer tracks and I enjoy it a lot ! Try the video of Gravity on 10trecords.com  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-01-29, 21:45:42
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-01-30, 08:21:34
JP: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes
     Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset    -- a real prog album: Includes four songs over 10 minutes long  ;D

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ghost

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-01-30, 20:37:26
 :o
JP: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
NP: IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Mon, 2012-01-30, 22:01:45
Pallas - Beat The Drum

I've never listened to Pallas before, so my first album. Really good, I'd say.
Straight melodic rock, proggy in places.
No 10/10, but anyway 10/10 albums are rare and I'll give it another spin. My 4 highlights so far
Call to Arms
Fragments of the Sun
and then... Spirits and Blood & Roses really impressed me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-01-31, 18:58:41
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: After - No Attachments

Both on progstreaming.com (http://progstreaming.com), where you can find 'The Seventh Degree of Separation' now too. Hope the album sales are increasing a lot  ;). Pleasantly surprised by the DeeExpus album by the way. If you like e.g. Seventh Wonder, Wolverine, it could be interesting for you. Just listen .... .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Tue, 2012-01-31, 22:40:33
Peter Gabriel - The Power Of The Heart
from "Scratch my back". Original by Lou Reed

Oh really, this is pure romantic, but 2 times is enough now, almost an overdose.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-01-31, 23:24:10
Downhere - My Last Amen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQYFPkXnfE

A christian pop/rock band, a really good one, which is very rare.

The singer, Marc Martel, is truly fantastic. Check this Queen cover (Bohemian Rhapsody) he did, he actually looks like Freddie!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGcDpnxtqsc

Here another Queen cover (Somebody To Love):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyC77mlkyXA

He can play piano too. I think Queen should hire him! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-02-01, 20:28:03
Arena - TSDOS
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-02-02, 06:15:42
JP: Anathema - Eternity  (didn't play A Natural Disaster today, but it appears Teunis and I are on the same wavelength lately  *horns*)
     Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
     Pendragon - Pure
     Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity
     King Crimson - Discipline

NP: King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-02-02, 19:13:33
 ;)

Acid Empire - Acid Empire
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-02-02, 21:37:50
JP: Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation

NP: Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage

Still working on the new one.  Really getting to appreciate the first one, which I hadn't listened to all that many times before *horns*. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2012-02-03, 17:10:59
Arena TSDOS  trying to get to know it better
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-02-03, 22:01:36
I put aside my proggy stuff today and...
Springsteen - Born In The USA
                    - The Ghost of Tom Joad

both great albums but completely diverse.
I hope you allow me to rave a bit more about Springsteen sometimes. :)

I briefly thought about ordering tickets for Wrecking Ball tour. In Frankfurt/Commerzbank Arena in May 2012, but its a point of time now where you can only get the better seats or so called  "front of stage tickets" (new thing at least for Frankfurt) on ebay or so. The ticket scalping brings prices up to 200 Euros.  :o
I'll keep an eye on how it develops.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2012-02-03, 22:04:30
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-02-03, 22:01:36
I put aside my proggy stuff today and...
Springsteen - Born In The USA
                    - The Ghost of Tom Joad

both great albums but completely diverse.
I hope you allow me to rave a bit more about Springsteen sometimes. :)

I briefly thought about ordering tickets for Wrecking Ball tour. In Frankfurt/Commerzbank Arena in May 2012, but its a point of time now where you can only get the better seats or so called  "front of stage tickets" (new thing at least for Frankfurt) on ebay or so. The ticket scalping brings prices up to 200 Euros.  :o
I'll keep an eye on how it develops.
Haha, if that makes you feel better, I listen to Springsteen too.  ;D Yeah, probably one of the most expensive gigs on Earth...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-02-04, 00:56:05
Welcome back, Aswas!  I hope you're feeling well.

I spent several hours listening to morow.com last night.  The program director sure does like Saga and Brother Ape (anyone know this second band? -- seems kind of interesting).  In any case, it's a good way to hear some prog that you may not have heard before (as well as some stuff everyone knows).  I may have to get myself some Sylvan, which I know some of you like.

JP: Arena - TSDOS      (Almost ready to comment on this one.)

NP: Buffalo Tom - Sleepy Eyed    (Not prog, but a band I'm fond of)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-02-04, 17:22:32
Jp Subterranea - IQ  *horns* *horns* *horns*
NP On the Sunday of Life - Porcupine tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-02-04, 19:32:26
Today:
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

np: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-04, 22:51:01
Arcane ~ Chronicles of a Waking Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-04, 23:18:04
Dream the Electric Sleep ~ Lost and Gone Forever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-04, 23:56:22
Phideaux ~ No. 7
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-02-05, 00:24:18
NP: DeeExpus - King of Number 33

Playing this on progstreaming.com.  What a great site!  Thanks for mentioning it.  I wish I'd known about it sooner!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-02-05, 01:02:19
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-02-05, 00:24:18
NP: DeeExpus - King of Number 33

Playing this on progstreaming.com.  What a great site!  Thanks for mentioning it.  I wish I'd known about it sooner!

Spread the news!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-02-05, 01:02:46
Anubis ~ The Tower of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-02-05, 08:07:00
More fun with progstreaming.com:

JP: Gazpacho - London  (live album - contains "Dream of Stone" and is therefore worth owning by definition  ;D )
     Discipline. - To Shatter All Accord  (really interesting stuff - I may have to get this one.  My only quibble is that the vocals could perhaps be mixed more to the front.)
     Brighteye Brison - The Magician Chronicles - Pt. 1  (pleasant, but I'd hoped for a bit better from what I heard on morow.com)

NP: X-Panda - Flight of Fancy  (prog metal according to Prog Archives, not all that heavy though.  Sounds good, mostly instrumental and the first Estonian band I've ever heard)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-02-05, 19:13:26
Today I played:
Satellite - "Evening Games"

The title track is absolutely stunning. It's a great album and it made me realise once again that 2005 was a fantastic year for prog.
Don't you agree?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-02-05, 21:28:33
Mine mixtape.  8)

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-02-05, 19:13:26
Today I played:
Satellite - "Evening Games"

The title track is absolutely stunning. It's a great album and it made me realise once again that 2005 was a fantastic year for prog.
Don't you agree?

Haven't listen to it in ages!
Actually, the only track that I remember is the title track and indeed, that one is pretty good.
Good old fashioned neoprog from Poland.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-06, 11:46:06
JF Steve Lukather - Luke  8)

NP&W : Angra - Rebirth World Tour : Live In Sao Paulõ  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-02-07, 19:06:40
Neal Morse - Testimony 2 Live in Los Angeles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-02-08, 19:23:14
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-02-09, 12:08:55
NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Espace  *horns* too  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-02-09, 19:11:29
Indeed  *horns*

Day Six - The Grand Design
Pallas - XXV (and still not convinced  ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-02-10, 14:22:21
NP Angra : Angels Cry

Their first album, with Alex Holzwarth (from Sieges Even, RoF, Avantasia an many, many other bands/projects) as a session drummer. I find him very good at giving songs an epic fast-paced rhythm. Deenie, if you step by, as a drummer yourself, what's your take on Alex ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-02-10, 19:20:14
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-02-10, 22:23:28
And now for something completely different;

Introvisión ~ 08:36:59
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-11, 00:18:05
Leprous ~ Bilateral

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-02-11, 10:17:25
NP  Pendragon:  Passion  (on repeat)

Got the cd now  :)

Whew, this stuff rocks bigtime  *horns* *horns* *horns*

How could I have missed out on it for so long  ???

Gotta get some more Pendragon albums .....

Thanx for yer prodding, Teunis  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-02-11, 20:48:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-02-11, 10:17:25
NP  Pendragon:  Passion  (on repeat)

Gotta get some more Pendragon albums .....

Thanx for yer prodding, Teunis  :)
You're welcome. I'm sure I've recommended the band, not this album though ;). There are several albums I like more than 'Passion'. Just played the album again. Really great stuff on it (Passion, This Green And Pleasant Land, except for the yodel  ???, Your Black Heart).

Before that I played Wolverine's 'Communication Lost'  *horns* and now Arena - TSDOS  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-11, 23:28:19
Kate Bush ~ 50 Words for Snow 8)

I love her. I really do. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-02-13, 11:35:11
This morning;

For All we Know ~ S/T
Demians ~ Mute
Nosound ~ A Sense of Loss

Now:

The Gathering ~ How to Measure a Planet?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-13, 15:48:54
JF Magenta : Seven

NP Enchant : Blink Of An Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-13, 18:53:07
NP Edguy : Theater Of Salvation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-02-14, 18:45:00
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-11, 23:28:19
Kate Bush ~ 50 Words for Snow 8)

I love her. I really do. ;)

As do I.  I thought she was mine with Steve out of the picture.  Now I have to fight you for her?   :'(

Recently played multiple times on progstreaming.com:

DeeExpus - King of Number 33

Discpline. - To Shatter All Accord

I think I will buy these two.  Fortunately I discovered Discipline. just in time. -- it just dropped off of the list on the website.

Also:

Sylvan - Sceneries   (Needs a few more plays, but another good candidate)

Lagartija - Particelle  (Not my cup of tea, despite the pretty Italian girl on the cover)

Gandalf's Project - Insights   (played once -- worth a second try)

Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest   (Sounded pretty good -- also needs more spins)

Also Played a few times each (already own these):

Arena - TSDOS   (I've got 11 plays under my belt now -- I'm ready to give my comments as soon as I have a bigger block of time while I'm awake ;) )
Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage   (really really good -- it needed more plays than I gave it when I first bought it)

NP: Devin Townsend Project - Ki   (IMO the best of the four DTP albums)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-02-14, 20:35:33
Also like the new Sylvan and the DeeExpus album. Also noticed the beautiful Lagartija cover and agree about the music of that one ;)

Really a great website with the idea 'try before you buy'. I wouldn't have bought the Airbag album 'All Rights Removed' and Wolverine's 'Communication Lost'. I had read positive reviews on a website and progstreaming.com gave me the chance to hear them, so it really works  *horns*.

Today: Pendragon - The Window Of Life  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-15, 16:40:47
PP Mostly Autumn : Catch The Spirit
JF Genesis : Trespass
NP Galahad : Empires Never Last

Unfortunately, I did not really enjoy any of them. I am especially struggling with Galahad, despite many great reviews. Maybe it is one of those albums that require some patience ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-02-15, 19:18:30
Just played this: http://podcasts.canstream.co.uk/stroud/index.php?id=383 (http://podcasts.canstream.co.uk/stroud/index.php?id=383). Stream of the progressive Rock and Metal show with Andy Read. During the show you can hear 3 new songs of the upcoming Gazpacho album and an interview with the guitarist. Interesting and  8). Bring on the new album  *horns*.

np: Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind (acoustic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2012-02-15, 21:16:41
Savatage - Gutter ballet

Sweet return to some good old times!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2012-02-16, 13:14:54
Layla, Eric Clapton  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-02-16, 18:57:31
Raven Sad - Layers Of Stratosphere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-02-16, 23:36:28
NP: Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest

Yet another thing involving Roine Stolt.  I actually like this better than most Flower Kings stuff I've heard.  It seems to have more focus and punch.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-02-17, 19:02:25
Today:
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2012-02-17, 22:32:21
Alter Bridge - Isolation

*horns*

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-02-18, 19:16:48
Blackfield - Blackfield II
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-02-19, 22:02:28
Played today lots of new stuff

The Octopus - Amplifier
Impressions - Lunatic Soul
King of Number 33 - DeeExpus
Moments - IO Earth

and finishing with
The Metal Opera - Avantasia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-20, 14:46:46
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2012-02-19, 22:02:28

and finishing with
The Metal Opera - Avantasia
And so ? Is it the Part I ? Did you enjoy it ?

PP Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle
The first two songs are really huge, the rest is a bit of a let-down so far (fellow Dutch Roomies, don't hit me too hard on the head, please ...).

Sean Filkins - War And Peace & Other Short Stories

I am only in the middle of my first listen but we could have a neo-prog winner here  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Mon, 2012-02-20, 23:01:06
Supertramp - Even In the Quietest Moments
and the birds are just singing and tweeting on the title track. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-21, 00:43:23
Kino - Picture

Hey Mr nameless, do I seem a bit insensitive ?

Brilliant ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Tue, 2012-02-21, 00:46:58
And for me also Fish – Yang
Quite interesting I'd say... the re-recordings of the Marillion classics. I had not expected that they're so different from the originals, e.g. Sugar Mice, Lavender.
Lavender.....5 minutes and upps did I hear "The sky was bible black in Lyon when I met the Magdalene" ?? He includes Bitter Suite/Blue Angel here.
Quite late and I'm tired, so I couldn't pay the attention anymore the album deserves.
So I'll listen to another time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-02-21, 13:31:41
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-20, 14:46:46
And so ? Is it the Part I ? Did you enjoy it ?



Part 1 but I have part 2 as well. And yes I love it.  *horns*

I've been thinking of checking the Sean Filkins out.

NP Gazpacho - London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-21, 17:33:03
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-02-21, 13:31:41
Part 1 but I have part 2 as well. And yes I love it.  *horns*

Great ! I thought I was the only one (with Deenfan when he passes by  :)) to like it here. The Seven Angels is enough to make Part 2 worth of buy but Chalice Of Agony is really a huge favorite of mine

QuoteI've been thinking of checking the Sean Filkins out.

Do that, I think you won't be disappointed  ;)

QuoteNP Gazpacho - London

A band I still have to check out too.

NP Sean Filkins - War And Peace & Other Short Stories

Of course, as almost always with great neo-prog, John Mitchell is on board for most of the songs  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-02-21, 19:05:03
Cross - Wake Up Call
Gandalf's Project - Insights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-02-21, 19:08:18
NP: Sylvan - Sceneries

This one has really clicked for me.  It's on my to buy list, and I want to check out more Sylvan.  As to epics, it has five songs, and I think the shortest comes in at something over 14 minutes.   *horns*   That bring up an interesting question: what qualifies a song as an epic?  Is Opera Fanatica too short?  (of course it is since I could listen to an hour of that song, but for epic purposes ...)

Sounds like I should check out Sean Filkins too.  If Mr. Mitchell is on it, how could it be bad?   8)   I have the samples on the Filkins website cued up to play after Sylvan finishes.

I'll also add my endorsement to Gazpacho.  Try something fairly recent (Night or newer -- Night is my favorite by a hair).  I was going to suggest listening to their live album, London, on progrstreaming, but it appears to have dropped off the list.  :-\   It mostly (entirely?) has songs from the last three studio albums.  I still have to check out their older stuff, but I'm led to believe they didn't really hit their stride until Night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-02-22, 08:22:56
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-02-21, 19:08:18
NP: Sylvan - Sceneries

This one has really clicked for me.  It's on my to buy list, and I want to check out more Sylvan.  As to epics, it has five songs, and I think the shortest comes in at something over 14 minutes.   *horns*   That bring up an interesting question: what qualifies a song as an epic?  Is Opera Fanatica too short?  (of course it is since I could listen to an hour of that song, but for epic purposes ...)

Sounds like I should check out Sean Filkins too.  If Mr. Mitchell is on it, how could it be bad?   8)   I have the samples on the Filkins website cued up to play after Sylvan finishes.

I'll also add my endorsement to Gazpacho.  Try something fairly recent (Night or newer -- Night is my favorite by a hair).  I was going to suggest listening to their live album, London, on progrstreaming, but it appears to have dropped off the list.  :-\   It mostly (entirely?) has songs from the last three studio albums.  I still have to check out their older stuff, but I'm led to believe they didn't really hit their stride until Night.

I like Sceneries as well and as for Gazpacho Bravo is a cracking Album as well. Night for me is a superb not a bad track on it.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-21, 17:33:03
Great ! I thought I was the only one (with Deenfan when he passes by  :)) to like it here. The Seven Angels is enough to make Part 2 worth of buy but Chalice Of Agony is really a huge favorite of mine


I acually own all of the Avantasia catalogue and was a little disappointed with the last CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-02-22, 23:32:58
Bruce Springsteen - Dream Baby Dream

Well, as goodnight-song. Soothing.
Worth checking out guys and try if it works for you. Especially at the end of a shitty day.
Always the same words. Dream Baby Dream. I just wanna see you smile. Come on darling dry your eyes. Dream Baby Dream.
Its like a mantra and its crazy how he's able to soothe you and he captivates you into it for minutes and leaves you with a smile.
A rarer Springsteen track, I stumbeled upon by incident. He did it as encore on Devils & Dust tour.
A cover, original by Suicide.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-02-24, 16:57:54
Radiohead ~ The Bends

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-02-24, 19:34:17
NP: Syncromind Project - Synchronized

Some nice instrumental prog metal I found on progstreaming.  This one's also available as a (legal) free download.  Bit of a coincidence since I'd just played all the Cloudkicker I had last night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-02-24, 19:58:59
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-02-14, 18:45:00
As do I.  I thought she was mine with Steve out of the picture.  Now I have to fight you for her?   :'(


Hehe, I just saw this!  ;D

Nah, my love for her is just platonic, it has got nothing to do with actual love so you are free to make your move.  :-* ;)

NP> Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering) ~ Everything is Changing

Quite radiofriendly rock songs, but every song she sings is marvelous, no matter the direction.
Some melodies even reminds me a bit of ... Ayreon.
Highly enjoyable!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-02-24, 20:50:52
QuoteNP> Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering) ~ Everything is Changing

Quite radiofriendly rock songs, but every song she sings is marvelous, no matter the direction.
Some melodies even reminds me a bit of ... Ayreon.
Highly enjoyable!  *horns*

As it happens, I'd just heard a song from Ayreon on Morow.com last night (from the album with the 0's and 1's).  I was immediately sure it was Anneke on vocals.  She does have a great voice.  She also sings on the Addicted album from the Devin Townsend Project (and I think a few songs on the other albums as well).  An interesting phenomenon in the prog world is that artists frequently appear on projects other than their own, and sometimes that's where they give their best performances.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2012-02-26, 02:37:19
Thanks Manatee. Good to be back.

Pendragon  Pure

Banco  Darwin

Arena  The Visitor - Still my fave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-02-26, 09:30:01
NP  Blue Öyster Cult:  Curse of the Hidden Mirror  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-27, 17:52:56
Today, in order of appearance :

Martin Orford : The Old Road
Phideaux : Doomsday Afternoon
Steve Hackett : Tokyo Tapes
Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight
Seventh Wonder : The Great Escape

I am quietly climbing the steps towards evening heaviness  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-28, 14:39:58
Sean Filkins - War And Peace & Other Short Stories

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 11:35:15
Seventh Wonder : The Great Escape

I am really stuck with this one these days. At first listens, Alley Cat overshadowed the other songs but now I find them almost equally brilliant. I can't believe that this album and previous from SW have so few reviews on Progarchives  :o It's just a progmetal masterpiece IMHO  *horns*

I am eager to visit their back catalog since Mercy Falls and even Waiting In The Wings received more praise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-02-29, 16:00:29
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 11:35:15
I am eager to visit their back catalog since Mercy Falls and even Waiting In The Wings received more praise.

Those are great too, but with The Great Escape, SW surpassed themselves  *horns*


NP  Psychotic Waltz:  A Social Grace  &  Into The Everflow

A group that's even more unjustly ignored  :(

Formidable  *horns*

Looks like they'r preparing a new album  8)

Anyone into PW ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 18:09:50
I know that they were a prog metal band of the early 90's with a cool name but I haven't heard anything from them. They gather good reviews on PA, though.

NP Martin Orford - The Old Road

Considering my avatar, this light neo prog offering of the now retired Martin (I hope he will come back one day  :-X) didn't take long to get my dead reckoning  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-02-29, 19:43:02
JP: Arena - TSDOS (I finally posted my review!  :o)
     Marillion - Marbles

NP: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

This is the only one of your new purchases that I know, Bupie, but I give it a  *horns*.

Also, as to this recent grouping of albums (last two left off since I don't know them), I have the following to say:

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-27, 17:52:56

Martin Orford : The Old Road
Phideaux : Doomsday Afternoon
Steve Hackett : Tokyo Tapes


If you had a radio show, I would listen to it.   8)


Nicky, I don't know Psychotic Waltz.  Maybe progstreaming will get their new album, and I can give them a thorough listen.  I don't really know Seventh Wonder either, but they're so well-liked in the Room that I think I'd better give them a try.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 11:41:30
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-02-29, 19:43:02
If you had a radio show, I would listen to it.   8)
Thanks. If I had one, you would be my US correspondent : it would be the occasion to give some airplay to the other DT ... but I would not place you in charge of the prog metal section  ;D

Joke aside, DPRP (that some of our Dutch Roomies know very well) already runs a great prog radio show  *horns*

NP : Festival Music 2011 Sampler CD including numerous incredibly great songs by artists whose name is familiar to many prog fans but whose outputs remain rather confidential  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-03-01, 12:41:16
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-28, 14:39:58
Sean Filkins - War And Peace & Other Short Stories

8)

Indeed it is  8). I liked it very much on the first listen. I hope it isn't a shrinker  :P

NP IO Earth - Moments. It is a fairly gentle affair and easy to listen to whilst working.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-03-01, 14:28:30
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-02-29, 19:43:02
  I don't really know Seventh Wonder either, but they're so well-liked in the Room that I think I'd better give them a try.

I have all of their stuff and the latest 2 are the best imho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 15:26:38
NP: Exawatt - Among Different Sights    Italian prog metal.  After a couple of listens, it's pleasant but not earth-shaking.

Also Played:

DeeExpus - The King of Number 33
Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest
Sylvan - Sceneries

If the other Sylvan albums are anywhere close to as good as this one, I will have to get them all.   *horns*

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2012-03-01, 12:41:16
Indeed it is  8). I liked it very much on the first listen. I hope it isn't a shrinker  :P

;D  Great (but scary) concept.  I think that happens a lot with non-prog -- catchy tunes but then you've heard all there is to hear after a handful of plays.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-01, 15:54:18
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 18:09:50
I know that they were a prog metal band of the early 90's with a cool name but I haven't heard anything from them.

Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-02-29, 19:43:02
Nicky, I don't know Psychotic Waltz.  Maybe progstreaming will get their new album, and I can give them a thorough listen.

PW were one of the most groundbreaking bands. (Let's see if they still are with their expected new album.) They'r very difficult to get into, but with the required patience, very fulfilling and lasting  *horns*

Particularly Devon Graves' (in PW aliased Buddy Lackey) singing is a treat. It's astonishing, he can take his voice into impossible places, and always controlled and precise  :o


Quote
I don't really know Seventh Wonder either, but they're so well-liked in the Room that I think I'd better give them a try.

;)

But they'r very heavy, Greenie, and maybe you'l think that they'r too heavy for your age  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 16:47:29
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 15:26:38
Sylvan - Sceneries

If the other Sylvan albums are anywhere close to as good as this one, I will have to get them all.   *horns*
I read mixed reviews about Sceneries, some people arguing that some songs are unnecessarily overstretched. So, as an introdcution to Sylvan, I was thinking of getting Posthumous Silence instead.

Quote;D  Great (but scary) concept.  I think that happens a lot with non-prog -- catchy tunes but then you've heard all there is to hear after a handful of plays.
In the cas of War..., the album including two epics -one divided in two parts for a total of 30 minutes and the other reaching the 20 minutes mark- I would not worry about the shrinking  :D But The English Eccentric was indeed a love-at-first-listen-song.

To Nicky : Seventh Wonder is not so heavy ... and at least there are no growls  ;D

NP Manning - Margaret's Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 17:16:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-01, 15:54:18

But they'r very heavy, Greenie, and maybe you'l think that they'r too heavy for your age  ;D


Perhaps you're right.  These tenders ears are not quite 50.  Do Seventh Wonder make Mastodon sound like ballet music?

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 16:47:29
I read mixed reviews about Sceneries, some people arguing that some songs are unnecessarily overstretched. So, as an introdcution to Sylvan, I was thinking of getting Posthumous Silence instead.

I read that too, but I disagree, especially since the songs all consist of 3 or 4 distinct sections, so in a way, it's like there are 19 songs.  In any case, you can give the whole album a try for free on progstreaming.com (I know I keep mentioning this site, but I do spend half the day listening to it  ;D) at the moment.  On the other hand, I also saw the good reviews for Posthumous Silence and may go ahead and get that one as well.

NP: Montresor - Daybreak

There's a song called "Medusa" on this album.  I wonder if it's an Arena cover?   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:14:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 17:16:25
On the other hand, I also saw the good reviews for Posthumous Silence and may go ahead and get that one as well.
Great album, though it took some time till it clicked with me. Don't like the 'emotional screamings' of the singer that much. I even prefer 'Presets'  :).

Airbag - All Rights Removed  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:33:07
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:14:53
Great album, though it took some time till it clicked with me. Don't like the 'emotional screamings' of the singer that much. I even prefer 'Presets'  :).

The singer certainly is emotional, but I didn't really notice him screaming or similar on "Sceneries."  I'll listen for it next time around, but maybe he's cut down on it.  If you want to hear a serious scream, try the one after the end of the bonus song on Devin Townsend's "Ocean Machine" CD.  Great album, but I usually take my earphones off at that point to avoid permanent damage.  ;D

NP: Spock's Beard - The X Tour Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:00:01
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:33:07
The singer certainly is emotional, but I didn't really notice him screaming or similar on "Sceneries."  I'll listen for it next time around, but maybe he's cut down on it.
Not on 'Sceneries', but on 'Posthumous Silence'. And to be sure: I don't mean growls  ;).

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:33:07If you want to hear a serious scream, try the one after the end of the bonus song on Devin Townsend's "Ocean Machine" CD.  Great album, but I usually take my earphones off at that point to avoid permanent damage.  ;D
Really can't listen to this man :-\ .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:57:11
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:00:01
Really can't listen to this man :-\ .

He's certainly not to everyone's taste.  For some reason he appeals to me even though there's a good bit of prog metal that I don't care for.  If you're interested (and I certainly understand if you're not), "Ki" and "Ghost" from his recent Devin Townsend Project are much less aggressive than most of his other stuff -- I wouldn't call them metal at all.  They're quite different from his heavy albums, although they still reflect his personality in a way.


JP: Profusion - RewoToweR   A very unusual Italian band.  Some of it is pretty nifty; some of it, I'm not sure what to think.   :-\

NP: Gandalf's Project - Insights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-03-01, 23:02:42
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:00:01
Not on 'Sceneries', but on 'Posthumous Silence'. And to be sure: I don't mean growls  ;).

I guess what you mean is more like 'wailing'. Yes, it's very emotional (maybe too much sometimes?). Anyway, I like "Posthumous Silence" a lot! And "Presets" too! And it wasn't love at first sight (hearing). In fact, I think I'm going to play "Posthumous Silence" now. ;D

The only thing that's holding me back from buying their new album "Sceneries" (except for the money problem), is the fact that I think it can never be as good as "Posthumous Silence".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-03-01, 23:04:11
Oh, and I have been playing a bit of "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation" before I had to go to work. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-02, 11:41:47
JF Arena - TSDOS   But still not ready to review it

NP Edguy - Vain Glory Opera  First listen and so far I like what I hear more than on most other Edguy's albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-02, 14:05:18
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-03-01, 23:02:42
I guess what you mean is more like 'wailing'. Yes, it's very emotional (maybe too much sometimes?).
Don't know how you call it, all I know that it's 'over the top' sometimes ;). After looking 'wailing' up in a dictionary, I think you're right  :D.

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-03-01, 23:02:42
The only thing that's holding me back from buying their new album "Sceneries" (except for the money problem), is the fact that I think it can never be as good as "Posthumous Silence".
It takes some time to appreciate prog albums so now and then, more time than we have. Hey, we also need to play Arena, right? ;) It took me so much time to get into 'Posthumous Silence', but suddenly it clicked, I even bought the DVD of 'Posthumous Silence - The Show'. I was pleasantly surprised after hearing 'Sceneries', it only took a few listening to get into this one.

Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

Only 10 days till the release of 'March of Ghosts'. Really counting the days ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-03-02, 22:51:05
Stream Of Passion - "Embrace The Storm"

Yet another great release from 2005!

It has Lucassen's magic all over it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-03-03, 11:03:33
JF Chrysalis - Man On Fire One of my very pleasant discoveries of 2011

NP Stride - Imagine  Thanks to Nicky for this one  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-03-03, 20:17:24
Today:
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Wolverine - Communication Lost
The Urbane - Glitter
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-05, 16:49:42
Wolverine : another band I still have to discover.

NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight  Brilliant, really  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-03-05, 18:25:10
NP: Edison's Children - In the Last Waking Moments...

Yesterday I played: Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

It was an odd experience -- I don't really like it.  Basically, it's an abomination.  It's not that it isn't performed well, but in some ways it reminds me of the things that caused Genesis to deteriorate -- lots of horns and sax (not that those can't be prog, but for me it isn't the real Genesis) and sort of jazzy.  I decided to take it as an educational experience.  The vocals are extremely clear, and it gave me a better understanding of the lyrics of The Lamb.  I don't think I'll revisit this again soon when I can play the original Lamb instead, but it can't say it wasn't thought provoking.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-03-06, 11:10:29
Been up late on the computer, working, sort of.  Played a nice assortment of stuff.  I was inspired to play some Mastodon by seeing the last several minutes of a cable TV show about progressive metal!  They had Mastodon, Fates Warning, Rush, Queensrÿche, old Black Sabbath, someone wearing an Opeth shirt, a moment of Vanden Plas live, and interview clips with Mike Portnoy all in the part I saw, so it looks like it really did cover the genre fairly seriously.  Hopefully it will rerun, and I'll get to see the whole thing.

NP: Sylvan - Sceneries (again, I know -- I'm hooked on this one)   There's a line that sounds like "with our own Manatee."  No doubt that's not it, but it amuses me anyway.   ;D

JP: DeeExpus - The King of Number 33

Also Played:

Exawatt - Among Different Sights     Italian prog semi-metal.  It doesn't blow me away, but I kind of like it.  Given it a few spins now.

Dimension Act - Manifestations of Progress    Norwegian prog metal.  First play.  So far, not bad, not spectacular.

Mastodon - Blood Mountain

Mastodon - Crack the Skye     

Steve Hackett - Beyond the Shrouded Horizon    He's very prolific.  Seems like he's never quite 5 stars, but he's always enjoyable.

a few tracks from Profusion - RewoTower    More Italian metal.  I don't think the whole album is that strong, but there are a few nice tracks.  In particular, I like "Chuta Chani," which is their adaptation of a western Georgian (the country, not the U.S. state) folk song -- I found that out from a review on Prog Archives.  Has a really unique charm to it as well as some catchy hooks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-03-06, 16:44:00
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 16:47:29
To Nicky : Seventh Wonder is not so heavy

Well ...  ;)


Quote
... and at least there are no growls  ;D

That's correct, Bupie - not that it bothers me  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-03-03, 11:03:33
NP Stride - Imagine  Thanks to Nicky for this one  ;)

:)

Prior to Imagine, Stride made an instrumental album called Music Machine (2002, before singer Gary Belin entered the mix), also excellent, tho missing the special magic that Gary added  ;)


NP  Psychotic Waltz:  Into The Everflow

Still diggin this very special exciting band  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-08, 13:51:00
Today is women's shelf clearance day. Which means that I am testing some albums that I haven't listened to in years in order to decide if I keep them (yes, I know, you don't care but anyway ..).

In order of appearance so far :

Asia - Aria This one received pretty good reviews. As you may know, I have nothing against pop or easy listening music, on the contrary, but this one just leaves me  :o Such a waste of talent ... On sale.
Megadeth - United Abonimations Dreadful artwork, childish lyrics, unimaginative music and a disputable self-cover. Sorry Dave but on sale too.
Evergrey - The Inner Circle  Hum, I am more reluctant about this one but I still feel that most of the emotion is fake and that the music is pretty generic. On sale but I could miss it one day.

More to come, alas.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-08, 18:36:00
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-08, 13:51:00
Asia - Aria This one received pretty good reviews. As you may know, I have nothing against pop or easy listening music, on the contrary, but this one just leaves me  :o Such a waste of talent ... On sale.
:o Really dig this one! Great tracks on it: 'Desire', 'Remembrance Day', 'Military Man', 'Aria', 'Enough's Enough'. Well for you it's obviously enough ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Fri, 2012-03-09, 10:39:50
Here is my musical list for the last days.
I found an old memory/USB stick with some good songs, I haven't played for a long time.
Queen/Paul Rodgers – Say its not true
Kansas – Rainmaker
James Gang – Mystery
Anyone's Daughter – Far away
Now they are on repeat especially Paul Roland – Nosferatu.  *horns*
I don't know if its a popular song. Highly recommended to check out. Sooooo cool, kind of gothic/baroc, psychedelic touch as well. BTW intoned by a church organ.

Then Steve Hogarth and Richard Barbieri. Uups...strange stuff, does not reach me.

The new Springsteen album "Wrecking Ball".

Sylvan - Presets with my beloved "One step beyond"

And the best is yet to come.... "Sceneries". Me too,  I'm in love with the new album.
That blew me away. I'm happy. Thankful too, for such a deep intense musical experience.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-09, 11:15:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-08, 18:36:00
:o Really dig this one! Great tracks on it: 'Desire', 'Remembrance Day', 'Military Man', 'Aria', 'Enough's Enough'. Well for you it's obviously enough ;).
You are with the majority here. It must be me but it is just plain bad to my ears. Until it is sold, I still have the time to change my mind ... if I listen to it again !

NP Touchstone - The City Sleeps

First listen but so far it is very promising. It reminds me of The Reasoning but a better Reasoning (to be confirmed).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-09, 18:49:12
JF Haken - Aquarius  First listen too but on my computer at work with a very poor and low sound. I need better conditions and more listens to forge an opinion. I was expecting something heavier though.

NP Sean Filkins - War ... Did I already mention that I like this one ?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-09, 19:38:13
Today:
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

Heard it three times so far. It takes a few listenings, but it's very enjoyable. It is much calmer than 'Missa Atropos', more in the vein of Night, which isn't bad ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-09, 22:15:58
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-09, 19:38:13
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

Heard it three times so far. It takes a few listenings, but it's very enjoyable. It is much calmer than 'Missa Atropos', more in the vein of Night, which isn't bad ;).

If it's like Night, I'll be delighted.  That's my favorite.  Oddly enough, ...

NP: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

JP: Spock's Beard - The X Tour Live

I really want to like Spock's Beard.  They have moments that are just awesome, but then they tend to wander for several minutes before they become interesting again.  That seems to be somewhat common with a certain kind of prog -- I think it's kind of hit and miss which of these bands have a style that happens to hold your interest during the excursions off into the unknown.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-03-10, 16:06:32
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-09, 22:15:58
I really want to like Spock's Beard.  They have moments that are just awesome, but then they tend to wander for several minutes before they become interesting again.  That seems to be somewhat common with a certain kind of prog -- I think it's kind of hit and miss which of these bands have a style that happens to hold your interest during the excursions off into the unknown.
I have the same 'problem' with Spock's Beard. It seems to be the top of the prog league, but I just don't like it. I've tried and tried, gave it some time but the music is too complicated for me. Other bands I've tried (hard) but no click: Porcupine Tree, Marillion, Yes. And still I consider myself a progger ;).

Still in heavy rotation: Gazpacho - March of Ghosts. It gets better and better .....  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-11, 13:23:14
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-09, 22:15:58
I really want to like Spock's Beard.  They have moments that are just awesome, but then they tend to wander for several minutes before they become interesting again.

I like their self-titled ninth album a lot. There are one or two tracks that I don't like much, but the bulk of the album is bliss  *horns*

Often one just has to listen to the stuff sufficiently. What a lotta people, even proggies (also some Roomies), don't keep in mind is that serious music calls for many listens. One can't really evaluate a SB album before one has played it thru at least five, maybe ten times  ;)


NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast

For me, the ultimate rock piece  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 17:56:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-11, 13:23:14
I like [Spock's Beard's] self-titled ninth album a lot. There are one or two tracks that I don't like much, but the bulk of the album is bliss  *horns*

Yeah same here! *horns*


NP:
Dream Theater - "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
1. The Glass Prison

Great song! ;D 8)

I started with the second disc and now I'm listening to the first disc. The first disc has two really good songs: The Glass Prison and Misunderstood. The other songs are nice as well, but overall I reach for the second disc more often.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-03-11, 20:09:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-11, 13:23:14
Often one just has to listen to the stuff sufficiently. What a lotta people, even proggies (also some Roomies), don't keep in mind is that serious music calls for many listens. One can't really evaluate a SB album before one has played it thru at least five, maybe ten times  ;)
Believe me Nicky, I did. I know what prog is ;).

Today:
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts (2x)
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 23:15:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2012-03-11, 20:09:42
Believe me Nicky, I did. I know what prog is ;).

I think Nicky knows that we all know what prog is. He just wants to show us the proggy prog.
But when we tell him we know THAT one too, he claims to have found the proggiest proggy prog. And well, it might be called the proggiest of the most proggiest proggy prog, but sometimes you can hardly call it music anymore.


;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-12, 11:12:39
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 17:56:09
NP:
Dream Theater - "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
1. The Glass Prison

Great song! ;D 8)

I started with the second disc and now I'm listening to the first disc. The first disc has two really good songs: The Glass Prison and Misunderstood. The other songs are nice as well, but overall I reach for the second disc more often.
My favorite DT album, along with I&W : I wish I could find a SDOIT T-shirt to put on when I go to the bakery on saturday morning. I find the first CD flawless and Blind Faith is one my favorite DT songs.

NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-03-12, 15:58:42
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-12, 11:12:39
I wish I could find a SDOIT T-shirt to put on when I go to the bakery on saturday morning.

;D
Why?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-03-12, 16:29:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2012-03-11, 20:09:42
Believe me Nicky, I did. I know what prog is ;).

I know you do, Teunis. I know that you'r a serious listener  :)

I wasnt referring to you in my paranthesis. However, some other Roomies seem a bit impatient to me. Like when you send'm a link to a music piece, and they don't even play it thru once, i.e. from beginning to end  :(


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 23:15:04
the proggiest of the most proggiest proggy prog

Wow, sooofiiistiiicaaated  :o

Well, guess I got a passion for music  :-[

I do like special stuff, like I pretty much avoid the mainstream stuff, but there has to be somethin ... somethin ...well, let's just say that it has to rock  *horns*


NP  Explorers Club:  Raising the Mammoth

First listen. Well, let's just say "interesting" at this point  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-03-12, 17:07:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-03-12, 16:29:44
I know you do, Teunis. I know that you'r a serious listener  :)

I wasnt referring to you in my paranthesis. However, some other Roomies seem a bit impatient to me. Like when you send'm a link to a music piece, and they don't even play it thru once, i.e. from beginning to end  :(

Actually, I thought Nicky was talking to me there.  I also think I know what prog is, and I certainly do allow for the possibility of "growers."  With Spock's Beard, I have listened to the album I was talking about several times (the new live album), and I haven't quit yet.  Still, it does seem to be going the way I described.  For the record, I've never heard their ninth album, although I do notice that the song on the live one that works best for me, "On a Perfect Day," is the only one from the ninth album.

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 23:15:04
I think Nicky knows that we all know what prog is. He just wants to show us the proggy prog.
But when we tell him we know THAT one too, he claims to have found the proggiest proggy prog. And well, it might be called the proggiest of the most proggiest proggy prog, but sometimes you can hardly call it music anymore.

;)

Man, I'm glad you're back with us, Paco.   ;D

NP: Edison's Children - In the Last Waking Moments...

Here's another one that requires some work.  Unclear so far whether or not there's something in there worth the effort, but giving it some time.  Fourth spin or so.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-12, 17:55:21
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-03-12, 15:58:42
;D
Why?
Dunno. Probably, because I like the album AND the artwork (and fresh bread). Or because I could look as "has-been" as Ben Stiller in the movie -I don't know the title- where he plays a middle-aged guy who, at one moment, attends a party full of youngters and choses to wear a Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life shirt. Good album by the way : dated of course,  but good  :)

@ Manatee : I feel the same about my only post-Morse's SB album, Octane. A hit and miss thing.

NP Touchstone - The City Sleeps
Very good indeed  8) Once again, our JM is involved, with the album mixing duties ... and one guitar solo on the title track. Maybe it would take less time noticing only when he is not involved. Oh, and by the way, a new It Bites album is on the verge of being released  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2012-03-12, 18:14:31
Waterhole - Misplaced Childhood - Marillion

I forgot how good this album is. A bit of a blast from the past.

I understand the new It Bites album has been under JM's sofa for a while now so it's about time it saw light of day. Lol :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-03-13, 16:31:41
JP: Moon Safari - The Gettysburg Address

Swedish hippies!  This is a live album recorded at ROSfest in western Pennsylvania.  On first listen, it's quite a good performance -- some very good symphonic parts and very pretty vocal harmonies.  One gripe (as mentioned by a reviewer I read, and he's not wrong) is some of it is pretty much pop (or maybe cheerful folk?), although some of it is definitely proggy.  The epic at the end sounds a lot like Yes in places.

Also JP: Ben Craven - Two False Idols

A re-release of his debut album.  It's good music, although I would classify it as singer/songwriter style rather than prog (with maybe a few moments of prog in there).  Is his recent album similar?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-03-13, 16:34:18
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-03-12, 17:07:22
Actually, I thought Nicky was talking to me there.

Actually not, Greenie  :)

Actually I was making a general statement. I just think that when serious musicians exert themselves to their utmost, sacrificing a lot of ordinary comfort, we owe it to'm to give the fruits of their labor a proper listen  ;)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-03-11, 23:15:04
sometimes you can hardly call it music anymore.

That's a grand statement, Paxi  ???

I consider all the music referred to in my pantheon quality music. Some of it just requires a bit more effort to appreciate  ;)


NP  Godley & Creme:  Freeze Frame

Also "interesting"  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-13, 19:22:13
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-03-13, 16:31:41
JP: Moon Safari - The Gettysburg Address

Swedish hippies!  This is a live album recorded at ROSfest in western Pennsylvania.  On first listen, it's quite a good performance -- some very good symphonic parts and very pretty vocal harmonies.  One gripe (as mentioned by a reviewer I read, and he's not wrong) is some of it is pretty much pop (or maybe cheerful folk?), although some of it is definitely proggy. 
Well, I sure don't mind a little pop in my prog. The last Touchstone album, that I play a lot these days, is a good example of that.

NP Jadis - As Daylight Fades

Another live album with some -tiny- pop elements. This one was kindly sent to me by Gary Chandler himself  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-03-13, 21:14:31
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-13, 19:22:13
Well, I sure don't mind a little pop in my prog.

Come to think of it, neither do I.  ;)

Giving that one another play right now.  Sure is pretty.

Also played:

Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase      Very proggy prog, and more "in your face" than pretty.

Delusion Squared - II       Female-fronted French prog trio.  I read that it's a concept album.   Requires further study.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-03-13, 23:38:44
Anathema - "Falling Deeper"

I was at Mediamarkt yesterday and saw this in the shelves. I wanted to buy it, but I bought three Spock's Beard albums instead (€23,97 in total!).

Listening to this, I regret not buying the album. I've never listened to any Anathema albums, but after some rave reviews and encountering their name here in the room more than once, I wanted to hear what all the fuss was about. Their earlier albums are so different. More doom metal. Not this one. This is a really great re-imagining compilation album. I've heard a few songs of "We're Here Because We're Here" and that sounded nice too. I've also heard that there's a new album coming up. If it's anywhere near "Falling Deeper" and/or the "WHBWH" songs I heard, I might have found myself a new "one of my favourite bands" band.

Can someone tell me which albums are the more doom metal albums and which album marks the transition towards what they're doing nowadays?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-03-14, 09:50:15
Well, most Roomies would me more qualified to answer but from what I know Eternity was the transitional album from doom to atmospheric metal and Alternative 4 is the first album featuring only clean voices. I only own Judgement, which is supposed to be their masterpiece along with Alternative ..., and I have to admit that so far I am not convinced. It is a classic/alternative rock album : not prog nor metal but this is not a problem at all for me. The problem is that the songs just don't impress me. But obviously I am wrong since the entire world loves this album and band. Therefore you will easily find plenty of informations on Anathema on the web. As far as I am concerned, I have to try them again.

NP Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-03-14, 18:19:22
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-03-14, 09:50:15
Well, most Roomies would me more qualified to answer but from what I know Eternity was the transitional album from doom to atmospheric metal and Alternative 4 is the first album featuring only clean voices. I only own Judgement, which is supposed to be their masterpiece along with Alternative ..., and I have to admit that so far I am not convinced. It is a classic/alternative rock album : not prog nor metal but this is not a problem at all for me. The problem is that the songs just don't impress me. But obviously I am wrong since the entire world loves this album and band. Therefore you will easily find plenty of informations on Anathema on the web. As far as I am concerned, I have to try them again.
I listened to Alternative 4 a few months ago. It was okay, but I didn't find it exceptionally good. My main regret is that there are some awesome themes, such as the intro of Fragile Dreams, but the song as a whole seems to fail to exploit the theme in a rightful way in my opinion. To keep going with this song as an example, the chorus doesn't have the same strenght as the theme, which disappointed me a bit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-03-14, 18:29:24
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-03-13, 23:38:44
Anathema - "Falling Deeper"

I was at Mediamarkt yesterday and saw this in the shelves. I wanted to buy it, but I bought three Spock's Beard albums instead (€23,97 in total!).

Listening to this, I regret not buying the album. I've never listened to any Anathema albums, but after some rave reviews and encountering their name here in the room more than once, I wanted to hear what all the fuss was about. Their earlier albums are so different. More doom metal. Not this one. This is a really great re-imagining compilation album. I've heard a few songs of "We're Here Because We're Here" and that sounded nice too. I've also heard that there's a new album coming up. If it's anywhere near "Falling Deeper" and/or the "WHBWH" songs I heard, I might have found myself a new "one of my favourite bands" band.

Can someone tell me which albums are the more doom metal albums and which album marks the transition towards what they're doing nowadays?

We're here because we're here is an exceptional cd. Also A fine day to exit, Judgement and A natural Disaster are all post doom.

Well worth seeing live if you get the chance.


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-03-12, 17:07:22


NP: Edison's Children - In the Last Waking Moments...

Here's another one that requires some work.  Unclear so far whether or not there's something in there worth the effort, but giving it some time.  Fourth spin or so.

Allegedly it is best listened via Headphones.

I have been listening to this as well and am quite enjoying it.

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-03-13, 21:14:31
Delusion Squared - II       Female-fronted French prog trio.  I read that it's a concept album.   Requires further study.

I just bought this but haven't heard it yet.


NP March of Ghosts - Gazpacho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 15:42:04
JP: The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands 2003

Maybe I don't know what prog is after all.   :o   This is the dictionary definition of "challenging" music.  My best try at a description of this would be if Rage Against the Machine and The Flower Kings both crammed into the same Volkswagen, and everyone including the sound technician took acid.

NP: Phideaux - Snowtorch


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-03-14, 18:29:24
We're here because we're here is an exceptional cd. Also A fine day to exit, Judgement and A natural Disaster are all post doom.

Well worth seeing live if you get the chance.

re: Anathema -- I'd say Eternity is post-doom too, although it is a little rougher sounding than what follows.  I've come to like the album, but I'd agree that it probably isn't the best choice as your first purchase from them.  Can't really say for sure whether that's the transitional album away from doom since I haven't heard the earlier stuff yet.  Personally, I love Judgement (it's been in heavy rotation in my car for several months).  I also have A Natural Disaster and WHBWH, and you can't go wrong with any of those.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-15, 16:25:14
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 15:42:04
My best try at a description of this would be if Rage Against the Machine and The Flower Kings both crammed into the same Volkswagen, and everyone including the sound technician took acid.

Well, yeah  ;D  But it's great music nonetheless  *horns*


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-03-14, 18:29:24
post doom.

::)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-03-13, 23:38:44
Can someone tell me which albums are the more doom metal albums and which album marks the transition towards what they're doing nowadays?

All the albums from Eternity on are great, Paxi  ;)

It's true, their first two albums are not for everyone, not me e.g.


Great to see all this activity in the Room, guys  8)


Going home to listen to:

Ulver:  Wars of the Roses

Quite excited, don't know this group so well yet .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-15, 16:56:34
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 15:42:04
JP: The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands 2003

Maybe I don't know what prog is after all.   :o   This is the dictionary definition of "challenging" music.  My best try at a description of this would be if Rage Against the Machine and The Flower Kings both crammed into the same Volkswagen, and everyone including the sound technician took acid.

Great description  ;D I think our missed Steve Jones would have loved to read it.

QuotePersonally, I love Judgement (it's been in heavy rotation in my car for several months).  I also have A Natural Disaster and WHBWH, and you can't go wrong with any of those.
JP Anathema -Judgement
Actually I listened to it three times in a row, in order to see if I can trust my own judgement on Judgement (Ok, it's admittedly the worst pun in ages in the Room  :o).  I won't say it's bad because it is not. It is as often described : simple, betting on emotion rather than on pyrotechnics, complex structures or outstanding melodies. That is fine with me except that so far I am not moved that much  :( I'll try again with headphones on a peaceful evening. Still, it's strange that most websites label it a as metal album, on the basis of previous albums, when it's not metal at all. Oh, and I think it should appeal big time to PT fans.

NP Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
As the title suggest, this one is not particularly funny either  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 18:09:31
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-15, 16:56:34
Great description  ;D I think our missed Steve Jones would have loved to read it.

Thanks, high praise indeed.  We should send an agent over to the Marillion board and leave him an anonymous message that if he doesn't come back to the Room, all his biscuits will mysteriously disappear.  ;)

Quote
JP Anathema -Judgement
Actually I listened to it three times in a row, in order to see if I can trust my own judgement on Judgement (Ok, it's admittedly the worst pun in ages in the Room  :o).  I won't say it's bad because it is not. It is as often described : simple, betting on emotion rather than on pyrotechnics, complex structures or outstanding melodies. That is fine with me except that so far I am not moved that much  :( I'll try again with headphones on a peaceful evening. Still, it's strange that most websites label it a as metal album, on the basis of previous albums, when it's not metal at all. Oh, and I think it should appeal big time to PT fans.

Interesting.  I actually like the music (instruments) as much as the emotion of it.  Never really though of it as extremely simple -- granted they aren't Dream Theater.  Oh, well.  No music is for everyone.  I agree it's not really metal -- I think a lot of bands that have done metal get classified as metal even when they move in other directions.  A lot of bands are hard to classify or are just badly misclassified.  For some strange reason iTunes has both my Discipline. albums marked as punk.  They're about as much punk as the Ramones were symphonic prog.   ;D

NP: Arena - Songs From the Lions Cage

I got the first two Arena albums last since they were extremely hard to find here for anything close to a reasonable price (by which I mean less than about triple a typical CD price).  At the time, I felt more or less like I was just completing my collection and didn't give them too many spins.  I've since revisited them, and they've really clicked.  The "stone on stone" part of "Valley of the Kings" is particularly nifty.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-15, 19:02:24
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-16, 10:13:05
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether

Another recent purchase, another first listen. A lot of famous -in the little world of neo-prog, that is- contributors : Orford, Mitchell, Chandler, Trewavas, D'Virgilio, Harrison, Levin, Beck ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-16, 16:07:32
JJJP Rpwl - Beyond Man and Time
JJP Psychotic Waltz - Bleeding
JP Delusion Squared - II
NP Psychotic Waltz - Into the Everflow

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-15, 16:25:14
::)

Well they certainly don't qualify as doom now.   ;D

Plus I thought that was how they were described in the early days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-16, 17:04:48
NP: Spock's Beard - The X Tour Live

I've decided I like some of it.  I'm tempted to do something with SB that I never do: buy downloads of individual songs.  Some of the songs are nifty, but I find a lot of them dull (or rather, they have some good pieces, but they have long dull parts in them).  They could probably patch together an awesome album by just recording the intros to all their songs.  ;D  Actually, I own "Snow," but the only song I really got excited about is Long Time Suffering, which is fantastic.  No doubt I should revisit the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-16, 18:07:35
Maybe you could operate a simple division to try V -I mean the SP V instead of the X, not the Symphony X V instead of the symphonic SP X, do you follow me ? :D- since the first song At The End Of The Day is IMHO a great one and lasts 16 and a half minutes. Since you could like some of the other songs too, that would make the whole thing almost look like a bargain  :D

NP Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-17, 12:03:38
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-16, 18:07:35
Maybe you could operate a simple division to try V -I mean the SP V instead of the X, not the Symphony X V instead of the symphonic SP X, do you follow me ? :D- since the first song At The End Of The Day is IMHO a great one and lasts 16 and a half minutes. Since you could like some of the other songs too, that would make the whole thing almost look like a bargain  :D


LOL

JP Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
NP RPWL Beyond Man and Time

Next up is
Getting Some Food by Going to the Supermarket  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-03-17, 16:56:54
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-03-17, 17:02:36
Just read the news that the (awesome) guitarist of Knight Area, Mark Vermeule, leaves Knight Area. Shocked  :'(.

http://www.knightarea.com/news/id/48/mark-vermeule-leaves-knight-area/ (http://www.knightarea.com/news/id/48/mark-vermeule-leaves-knight-area/)

So now playing:
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-17, 21:23:43
Adrenaline Mob ~ Omerta

Eat this!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-03-19, 16:05:33
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-16, 16:07:32
Plus I thought that was how they were described in the early days.

Yeah, but "post-doom" is as silly as "post-metal"  ::)

I'm already wonderin what post-Room will be like  ;D


Quote
JJP Psychotic Waltz - Bleeding
NP Psychotic Waltz - Into the Everflow

Wow, Iggy, I'm really impressed  8)

Were you into them before I mentioned'm - honestly ?


NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 3

Whew, what a tour-de-force  *horns*

Am I really the only one (again) into this amazing stuff ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-03-19, 16:36:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-03-19, 16:05:33
Yeah, but "post-doom" is as silly as "post-metal"  ::)


I don't understand any of these terms  :P

Quote

Wow, Iggy, I'm really impressed  8)

Were you into them before I mentioned'm - honestly ?


No I had never heard of them.

Quote

NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 3

Whew, what a tour-de-force  *horns*

Am I really the only one (again) into this amazing stuff ?


I have that as well but don't play it much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-20, 16:05:28
NP Vanden Plas - ???

Actually, this is an unnamed -but official- EP that came to me as a bonus CD when I purchased a second-hand copy of The God Thing. It contains the three acoustic songs listed as a FNAC French bonus there : http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=1647 So it could be called "FNAC EP"

I think that these three ame songs also figure on the longer acoustic EP ACcult, this EP being itself included as a bonus second CD on the reedition of Colour Temple.

A bit complicated I know  :D but anyway the songs are really good and came as a pleasant surprise.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-03-20, 20:06:01
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-03-20, 20:20:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-03-19, 16:05:33

NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 3

Whew, what a tour-de-force  *horns*

Am I really the only one (again) into this amazing stuff ?

Nicky.

Not quite.

I actually like the second and the third part, yet the acoustic part one is the album I have some troubles with.
It doesn't fit the concept.

More a stand-alone album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:11:11
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-03-20, 20:20:07
More a stand-alone album.

Except that the story starts there. You can't make sense of Parts 2 & 3, unless you get into the story of Part 1. Even then it's quite complicated  ;)

Charlie has created a very special mood on Part 1. I usually don't play it thru, but now and then I like listening to a few songs  8)


NP  Pendragon:  Pure

Very English, I like the way he plays around with the language, and of course the music is  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:40:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:11:11
Except that the story starts there. You can't make sense of Parts 2 & 3, unless you get into the story of Part 1. Even then it's quite complicated  ;)

Charlie has created a very special mood on Part 1. I usually don't play it thru, but now and then I like listening to a few songs  8)

So much interesting music now that I know where to look for it.  Last month or two, I feel like I'm caught in an avalanche of new (to me at least) music. That's a good thing, but it's going to take some digging to get through it all.  ;)  Haven't tried this yet, but I'll keep it in mind.

Quote
NP  Pendragon:  Pure

Very English, I like the way he plays around with the language, and of course the music is  *horns*

Nicky.

This is the album that made Pendragon click for me (and so far, the only one I own).  I gather they've evolved somewhat, and I may like the newer stuff better than the old (of which I have heard several songs courtesy of Pandora).  Still, I'll keep an open mind and see what they've got in their catalog.

NP: RPWL - Beyond Man and Time

A popular band here, but I haven't really tried them until now.  Promising.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-21, 20:31:37
JP: Moon Safari - The Gettysburg Address

I'm convinced.  This is very happy music, which normally isn't my thing, but they're very infectious (I'd say "contagious," but that's another band  ;) ).  I love their vocals and harmonies, and there's definitely a Yes element in the ending epic (although I would by no means call them a clone band).  Either I'll get this album or possibly their latest studio one if I can get a good idea of what's on that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-03-21, 20:41:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:11:11
Except that the story starts there. You can't make sense of Parts 2 & 3, unless you get into the story of Part 1. Even then it's quite complicated  ;)

Charlie has created a very special mood on Part 1. I usually don't play it thru, but now and then I like listening to a few songs  8)

I disagree.
If you don't know that there's a concept behind the 03-albums, then you wouldn't notice the difference.
Every album would be a stand-alone.

QuoteNP  Pendragon:  Pure

Very English, I like the way he plays around with the language, and of course the music is  *horns*

Nicky.

Indigo =  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-03-21, 20:53:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:11:11
NP  Pendragon:  Pure

Very English, I like the way he plays around with the language, and of course the music is  *horns*
I knew you would like this one!  *horns* The album rocks and 'Indigo' is my favourite track on the album as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-03-21, 21:50:12
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-21, 16:40:47

NP: RPWL - Beyond Man and Time

A popular band here, but I haven't really tried them until now.  Promising.

Nice to hear that german exports are appreciated. :)
I'll get the album from a friend. So far I streamed a bit on simfy. At the moment I have just a free acount. Sounds very good but with the breaks and ads its not the real thing...Still busy with the new Sylvan anyway.

Pandora is off in Germany for some years now. Do you prefer it to lastfm?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-22, 05:38:21
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-03-21, 21:50:12
Nice to hear that german exports are appreciated. :)
I'll get the album from a friend. So far I streamed a bit on simfy. At the moment I have just a free acount. Sounds very good but with the breaks and ads its not the real thing...Still busy with the new Sylvan anyway.

Pandora is off in Germany for some years now. Do you prefer it to lastfm?

There are definitely some good German bands.  I'm also very much into the new Sylvan -- actually, I hadn't heard more than a stray song or two of theirs before this album.  I've been listening to it on progstreaming, and it's fantastic.  So far it's only for sale as a download here, but I may have to go for that option considering how expensive the imports seem to be.  In the meantime, I bought the cd of Posthumous Silence.

As to lastfm, I never really tried it much, just browsed through it once.  Pandora is still here, but the free version now has commercials, which makes it much less enjoyable.  Really, I don't listen to it at all anymore.  Since I hear so many good music suggestions here, I don't really need it.  Plus with morow.com and progstreaming.com, I can hear things I haven't heard before anyway.  As I was saying in an earlier post, I've got all the new music to listen to that I can handle right now.   *horns*

NP: Diversion Voice - Underwater     Instrumental.  Sounds pretty good.  I know nothing about the band except that they're Russian.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-22, 10:30:18
NP Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Wow : first listen and it already sounds VERY promising ! Playing the track Unbreakable right now and it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-03-23, 07:51:26
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-22, 10:30:18
NP Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

Wow : first listen and it already sounds VERY promising ! Playing the track Unbreakable right now and it  *horns*

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-03-23, 15:50:13
Indeed  :)

NP Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

So far, I enjoy this one more than The Old Road but it is a close call and I think that they both will be played on a regular basis  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-03-23, 16:33:15
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-03-21, 20:41:30
I disagree.
If you don't know that there's a concept behind the 03-albums, then you wouldn't notice the difference.
Every album would be a stand-alone.

I think you'r mistaken there, Mad. There are two main characters in this story: The guy who's called "the sleeper" in Part 1 and "the prisoner" in Parts 2 & 3; and "the cop", also called "detective", who's absent in Part 1 alright, but more and more becomes the main protagonist in Parts 2 & 3.

It's a mind-boggling story, drawing heavily on the Bible, particularly The Book of Revelation - as prog as it gets, also musically  *horns*


Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-03-21, 21:50:12
Nice to hear that German exports are appreciated. :)

Sieges Even, Subsignal, and Vanden Plas are pantheon with me  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-03-21, 20:53:29
I knew you would like this one!  *horns*

Yup, Passion and Pure are among my fave albums  *horns*

Thanx again for keeping me to the fire, Teunis  :)


Somewhere betweeen 1/3 and 1/2 of all my pantheon groups are thanx to you guys - so it hasnt been entirely useless for me to be in the Room  :P


Played three groups that are more or less unfamiliar to me:

Novembre:  Materia

Sonata Arctica:  Unia

Jolly:  Audio Guide to Happiness

All three albums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-23, 19:16:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-03-23, 16:33:15
Yup, Passion and Pure are among my fave albums  *horns*

Thanx again for keeping me to the fire, Teunis  :)
Sometimes what I say makes sense  ;).

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

Still in heavy rotation. Exactly a week before the gig  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-03-24, 09:44:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-23, 19:16:43
Sometimes what I say makes sense  ;).

Your kids told me that it is very rare  ;D


NP  Dead Can Dance:  The Host of Seraphim

Teunis, and Paxi and Greenie too, give this group a run, think yaguys will like'm, pantheon with me  :)

No death metal, and no growl - on the contrary  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-03-24, 11:25:49
Gripping:


Mike Oldfield:  Moonlight Shadow

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt8d3Shlfrg&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AgjfFKyslVjjCygL-jz-eH


Mike Oldfield:  Conflicts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3iC_L6ZIXE


Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-24, 18:38:20
JP Flying Colours - Flying Colours

Sounds promising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-24, 22:19:42
Yep, March is MP month!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP> Flying Colors ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-25, 09:15:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-24, 22:19:42
Yep, March is MP month!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

MP being Mike Portnoy  ???

- or Mad Pr*  ;D


NP  Amorphis:  The Beginning of Times

Super, vintage Amorphis sound, the one we luuuv  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-25, 11:54:40
NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil

Another facet to Devon's magic  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-03-25, 17:02:22
Exawatt - Among Different Sights

Giving this a final play before it falls off the list.  I rather enjoy it, although I don't think it's quite a keeper.  The cover of "Breakfast in America" hidden at the end is amusing too.  There's an awful lot of metal out there lately.  I blame Nicky.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-03-25, 18:01:39
In the garden today sitting in the lovely sunshine

Flying Colours - Flying Colours
Anathema - Judgement
Anathema - We're here because we're here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-03-25, 22:38:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-25, 09:15:43
MP being Mike Portnoy  ???


;)

Quote- or Mad Pr*  ;D



:P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-26, 23:33:22
NP Porcupine Tree - Signify

I just sold back my copy. I am listening to it one last time before sending it to the buyer. I really like Dark Matter and Waiting but the rest of the album leaves me rather cold. I'll buy Stars Die to get Dark Matter again plus songs from PT's first period that I don't know at all. But it's very unusual for me to trade an original album for a compilation.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-27, 08:43:15
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-03-26, 23:33:22
NP Porcupine Tree - Signify
Actually, this ultimate listen at night with headphones was pleasant and the album is cohesive as a whole ... but it's sold.

NP Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-03-27, 16:36:33
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-27, 08:43:15
Actually, this ultimate listen at night with headphones was pleasant and the album is cohesive as a whole ... but it's sold.

Regret?
I know I would. I love Porcupine Tree and each album has something unique to offer.
The title track, both phases of Waiting and indeed Dark Matter. I also like the intro.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-03-27, 17:58:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-03-27, 16:36:33
Regret? I know I would.

I'm in line with Paxi here: Re my pantheon artists and groups, I strive to get their entire catalogues, with very few exceptions (like I don't have a need to get When Dream And Day Unite). My pantheon groups are genius, and they'l have a good reason to release an album with exactly those songs they have chosen on it.


NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained  *horns*

I noticed that the AG albums, apart from their latest self-titled, have become rare and expensive in the Amazon network. I fortunately had AU, and I ordered the last copy of The Detached at an Amazon.UK shop for some 60 Euros, as well as the self-titled album for an ordinary price. If you guys want an album by this amazing group, then I suggest you be fast  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-27, 22:28:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-03-27, 17:58:58
NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained  *horns*

I noticed that the AG albums, apart from their latest self-titled, have become rare and expensive in the Amazon network. I fortunately had AU, and I ordered the last copy of The Detached at an Amazon.UK shop for some 60 Euros, as well as the self-titled album for an ordinary price. If you guys want an album by this amazing group, then I suggest you be fast  ;)
I noticed it too but you can still find both of them at a reasonable price on Amazon France : 15 euros for AU and 25 for Detached. There is only one copy of each left though  :P

@ PH. Yes, a few regrets but not enough to lose sleep and I am happy to discover their earlier work through Stars Die, so ...

NP Martin Orford - the Old Road

I am more and more impressed by this one. Now I find it better than Classical ... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-03-28, 15:28:38
Gazpacho - London in preparation for Gazpacho in London.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-28, 15:53:01
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-27, 22:28:55
I noticed it too but you can still find both of them at a reasonable price on Amazon France : 15 euros for AU and 25 for Detached. There is only one copy of each left though  :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-03-27, 17:58:58
I ordered the last copy of The Detached at an Amazon.UK shop for some 60 Euros

Oops, I made a mistake there, I was thinking of $. It's more like 35 Euros, including postage. I could of course save some 7 Euros and get an entirely new copy of it at Amazon.fr, but I don't wanna create that inconvenience for others. But thanx for the tip, Bupie, I'l check Amazon.fr too next time  :)

Have you listened to Anubis Gate ?  I would consider them rather harsh for your taste. But if you play an AG album some 3-4 times, you could probably adapt to their sound  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-28, 16:02:55
here's where Nicky tells me I live right near Dream Theater, but I'd rather see Gazpacho  :P

I'v never understood manatees  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-28, 16:02:55
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-03-28, 15:28:38
Gazpacho - London in preparation for Gazpacho in London.   *horns*

If I come into some money, I'll have to fly across the pond and demand that you folks take me to all these great shows you've got (here's where Nicky tells me I live right near Dream Theater, but I'd rather see Gazpacho  :P).

Recently Played:

Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest    a fine purchase.   *horns*
Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase    progtastic, will take many plays to fully comprehend, but of course, I like it that way.  They're kind of "angry symphonic" - no elements of Yes here
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence    so far I like the new one better, but this has all the earmarks of a grower -- if nothing else, there's lots more to figure out
RPWL - Beyond Man and Time    After just a few plays, I already like this a lot.  Will most likely be buying it.
Anathema - Eternity    This one has grown on me a lot.
Anathema - A Natural Disaster    The first one I bought and a winner.
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here    Certainly a pretty album, but I think I may have preferred them a bit angrier/sadder.

I'm contemplating getting "A Fine Day to Exit" too.  "Judgement" is my favorite, but I just switched it out of heavy rotation in the car, so I'm trying to vary what I play a bit.

NP: Gazpacho - London   Enjoy, Iggy  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-03-28, 19:44:53
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-03-27, 22:28:55
NP Martin Orford - the Old Road

I am more and more impressed by this one. Now I find it better than Classical ... 8)
Great album indeed, though I find the lyrics for 'Out In The Darkness' too much  ::).

Airbag - All Rights Removed  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-03-28, 19:49:00
JP: Jean Michel Jarre - "Equinoxe"

For some reason I always want to listen to JMJ when it's springtime and the sun is shining. The first couple of albums are top class. I'm thinking "Oxygene", "Equinoxe" and "Les Chants Magnetiques". After that, there were still some nice albums, but not really any 'gripping' ones. "Zoolook" is funny and innovative, but not 'fantastic', or anything. "Rendez-Vous" and "Revolutions" are 'more of the same'. Side one of "En Attendant Cousteau" is out of character and side two is boring (but excellent background dream music!). "Chronologie" is alright and perhaps the last JMJ album that matters (perhaps "Oxygene 7-13" counts as that, but I haven't listened to that one much.)


NP: Mastodon - "Crack The Skye"
A really nice album. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-03-29, 09:06:04
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-03-28, 16:02:55
If I come into some money, I'll have to fly across the pond and demand that you folks take me to all these great shows you've got (here's where Nicky tells me I live right near Dream Theater, but I'd rather see Gazpacho  :P).

Indeed there have been lots of great concerts recently.

Next up Jethro Tull playing Thick as a brick  *horns*
Followed by a 'special' Steve Hackett concert.

Quote
NP: Gazpacho - London   Enjoy, Iggy  ;)

I certainly did enjoy them they were fantastic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-29, 11:55:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-03-28, 15:53:01
Have you listened to Anubis Gate ?  I would consider them rather harsh for your taste. But if you play an AG album some 3-4 times, you could probably adapt to their sound  ;)
I plan to, for sure. Why would it be too harsh for me ?

@ Teunis. I had not noticed those lyrics so far. For sure, Martin Orford is not a man of compromises. I know that there are many religious people in the Room so I understand that those kind of lyrics can shock you or make you angry. That is not my case since, to be honest, I tend to share Martin's opinion on that matter but I do respect (and sometimes envy) the true believers.

NP Flying Colors - Flying Colors

Freshly received from Amazon. Not exactly what I was waiting for but nevertheless very interesting. After first listen, I can predict that Shoulda Coulda Woulda will never be a favorite of mine. On the contrary, The Storm, if released in the early 80's, would have gained a lot of radio airplay and we could have watched the video countless times on MTV ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-29, 15:48:43
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-29, 11:55:12
I plan to, for sure.

8)


Quote
Why would it be too harsh for me ?

Well, they'r a bit harsher than IQ - maybe also more than a bit  ;)

But start with The Detached, Bupie. The story is certainly fascinating  *horns*


NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome to my Nightmare  &  Welcome 2 ...  *horns*

This guy has mellowed down in later years, but none the worse for it  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-29, 18:55:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-29, 11:55:12
@ Teunis. I had not noticed those lyrics so far. For sure, Martin Orford is not a man of compromises. I know that there are many religious people in the Room so I understand that those kind of lyrics can shock you or make you angry. That is not my case since, to be honest, I tend to share Martin's opinion on that matter but I do respect (and sometimes envy) the true believers.
No problem, as long as everyone accepts each other's opinion. Fortunately no flaming here in The Room ;D.
Little correction though: Steve Thorne wrote and sang the lyrics for this track ;).

np: Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

last time before the gig tomorrow  8). Did you enjoy the Gazpacho gig Iggy?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:16:59
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-29, 18:55:59

np: Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

last time before the gig tomorrow  8). Did you enjoy the Gazpacho gig Iggy?

I certainly did. There was a small but enthusiastic crowd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:57:44
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:16:59
I certainly did. There was a small but enthusiastic crowd.

It's a pity great bands like this don't get bigger crowds.  I guess it's nice to be one of the few who recognize their genius, but they deserve a better following.   :-\

On another note (I don't know whether these guys get more appreciation or not) -- has anyone else noticed that when one is listening to Riverside, there's a strong argument for them being the best band in the world?  :D  Last night I played a Riverside album, doesn't matter which one because, as usually happens, I ended up playing all of them.   *horns*

Also played: Pendragon - Pure

In this case, I'm in the same boat as Nicky, I think, which scares me.   ;D   This album convinced me when the previous material I'd heard had left me rather cold.  I need to check out "Passion" since apparently they're rockin' now.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-03-30, 15:57:52
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:57:44
In this case, I'm in the same boat as Nicky, I think, which scares me.   ;D

That ensures you a rockin ride. We might end up tipping the boat over and drowning, but I assure you that it'l be entertaining  ;D


Quote
This album convinced me when the previous material I'd heard had left me rather cold.  I need to check out "Passion" since apparently they're rockin' now.

It seems to be only Believe among recent albums that's deficient. I heard several real good songs from Not Of This World on YouTube, and I'm planning to get the album soon  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 20:03:08
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:57:44
It's a pity great bands like this don't get bigger crowds.  I guess it's nice to be one of the few who recognize their genius, but they deserve a better following.   :-\

On another note (I don't know whether these guys get more appreciation or not) -- has anyone else noticed that when one is listening to Riverside, there's a strong argument for them being the best band in the world?  :D  Last night I played a Riverside album, doesn't matter which one because, as usually happens, I ended up playing all of them.   *horns*


I agree to a certain extent. When I saw Riverside they left me a bit bemused and a bit disappointed. They didn't seem to be as good live as they ought to have been. (It could have been just me though).

I have always thought the definition of a great band is that they are better live than in the studio.

It probably comes from all the Yes gigs that I have been to. They are so different live. What Gazpacho did in some of their songs is create a wall of sound but you could hear all of the different instruments/vocals and that I guess is what I find most enjoyable.

NP March of Ghots by Gazpacho  *horns*

I definitely would recommend Flying Colours - Flying Colours it is not really prog but it is good fun music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-03-30, 22:23:19
OSI ~ Fire Make Thunder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-03-30, 22:25:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-03-30, 15:57:52
That ensures you a rockin ride. We might end up tipping the boat over and drowning, but I assure you that it'l be entertaining  ;D

Nice metaphor! :) I can imagine you sitting in a boat and swinging from side to side with a big smile. ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-03-30, 15:57:52
It seems to be only Believe among recent albums that's deficient. I heard several real good songs from Not Of This World on YouTube, and I'm planning to get the album soon  ;)

I also love "Masquerade Overture". Neo-Prog at its best.

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 20:03:08
I definitely would recommend Flying Colours - Flying Colours it is not really prog but it is good fun music.

That would be Flying Colors, since it's an American band! ;D
Ha! I am sooooo annoying! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 23:11:55
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-03-30, 22:25:25

That would be Flying Colors, since it's an American band! ;D
Ha! I am sooooo annoying! ;D

LOL  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-03-31, 08:45:28
PP Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver An old classic that's aging but aging well  :)

JF Touchstone - The City Sleeps Listening to a song like Sleeping Giants on a bright sunny morning makes the sky seem even clearer  8)

NP Flying Colors - Flying Colors Still can't get used to Shoulda ... but I like everything else. First and last song should make the unanimity in the Room ... though I am not so sure about Nicky :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-03-31, 13:27:36
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-03-31, 08:45:28
PP Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver An old classic that's aging but aging well  :)

I like Steve Winwood a lot too. Wonderful expression in his voice, and lotta fine melody. I have several Traffic and Winwood solo albums  *horns*


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though I am not so sure about Nicky

I'l get around to'm, just got some other albums I wanna get into first  ;)

Like:  Alice Cooper:  Nightmare 1 & 2

NP  Only Women Bleed  &  I Am Made Of You

Two wonderful love songs, totally different to his creepy style  :-*

You guys need to get into Alice Cooper  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-31, 14:37:19
NP Breathe - Smoke and Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-31, 19:07:35
Astra ~ The Black Chord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-01, 16:25:39
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 14:16:59
I certainly did. There was a small but enthusiastic crowd.
Too bad. In the Netherlands Gazpacho's audiences are growing. At The Boerderij Zoetermeer and in W2 Den Bosch, where I have seen them, 3/4 of the venue was filled. And great it was, had a perfect time!

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-04-02, 15:19:08
Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
A rather slow and intimist album but it deserves to be heard. The title track is particularly moving. But we are as far as can be from uplifting speed metal :) To give an idea, for muso inspiration, Robin Amstrong -it's more a man's project than a band- thanks Steven Wilson, Roger Waters and David Gilmour amongst others.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-04-02, 17:42:59
JF Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

NP Haken - Aquarius

The advance men of the prog metal relief team ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-02, 17:59:28
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-04-02, 17:42:59
The advance men of the prog metal relief team ?

Although I don't quite understand your question, Bupie, I'm really happy about your choice of music lately. SW and Haken are definitely among the best in Progmetalworld, and if you start listening to Anubis Gate, then I'l hardly be able to contain my joy  :)

If you want tips for further excellent bands, then you know where to look  ;)


NP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil

Great album with soul-wrenching lyrics  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-03, 17:44:25
NP  The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

His second album with many of his greatest songs:   Blowin' in the Wind    A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall    Masters of War    Don't Think Twice, It's All Right    Girl from the North Country

Great singing, and I was surprised at, how outspoken he was, particularly on Masters of War  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-04-04, 09:41:09
Hello all , it has been a while  :-[

Recently i have been listening to

Paul Weller - Sonik kicks , Wake up the nation , As is now , Stanley Road
Pearl jam - 10 , Vs , Backspacer , Vitalogy
Madness - One step beyond , Wonderful , Liberty of Norton Folgate
Delirious - Kingdom of comfort
Hillsong - Worship

Nothing proggy or metal or proggy metal , sorry Nicky  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-04-04, 11:49:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-02, 17:59:28
Although I don't quite understand your question, Bupie, I'm really happy about your choice of music lately. SW and Haken are definitely among the best in Progmetalworld, and if you start listening to Anubis Gate, then I'l hardly be able to contain my joy  :)
The question was an attempt of traducing French words but it probably failed. The purpose was to say that these bands open the way, like the scouts ride in front of the cavalry but it was of very little interest.

I am glad to make you happy but I am rather familiar with non growled prog metal. And I even dare to venture in dangerous territories since I just ordered Orphaned Land's Mabool. Joke aside, I don't mind a bit of growl if it suits the song (like for instance on Threshold' Slipstream).

I'll try Anubis Gate of course but what do you think of Andromeda ? Is it the same kind of prog metal ?

NP Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

A very different genre, despite of the title ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 14:47:14
Recently Played:

Spock's Beard - Snow     Now I remember why I never got any more SB albums.  I think this one is actually the dreaded "shrinker."  It's got one great song, a handful of nice riffs here and there, and a lot of songs that actively annoy me.   :(   Maybe they're actually more to my taste without Neal Morse?  I've come to like most of the recent live album and might even take a flyer on the recommended self-titled one.

Porcupine Tree - Signify   This isn't one of my favorites of theirs, but I wanted go back and see how much of it I really liked in view of Bupie's feelings on the album.  Turns out I do like most of it.  I could do without "Intermediate Jesus," but most of the others are at least pretty good to my ears.  I particularly like the title instrumental, "Sleep of No Dreaming," and "Sever."

El Doom and the Born Electric - (self-titled)   My first impression of this was that it was some bizarre combination created by putting Zappa and Mastodon in that same Volkswagen I had people in to describe The Mars Volta.  By the end I didn't have a clue what it was, but I found it sufficiently challenging that I think I'll go find something else to challenge myself with.  Maybe Nicky can make some sense out of it.

RPWL - Beyond Man and Time    I'm really getting to like this one and may have to seek out their back catalog.

Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase   Not sure if most of you just didn't get to try these guys out or if, like Devin Townsend, I'm just the only one who's visibly excited about them.  In any case, I give it two green flippers up.  This is music that challenges me in a good way.  Also, they make it easy to be patient with Arena since fans of these guys had to wait 14 years after this album until they issued the next one.   ;D

Ben Folds Five - Whatever & Ever Amen   Not prog, but he's pleasantly snarky, and I was in the mood for that.

NP: Bill Bruford - One of a Kind   Hey, it's Bill Bruford.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-04-04, 16:39:03
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 14:47:14
Recently Played:

Spock's Beard - Snow     Now I remember why I never got any more SB albums.  I think this one is actually the dreaded "shrinker."  It's got one great song, a handful of nice riffs here and there, and a lot of songs that actively annoy me.   :(   Maybe they're actually more to my taste without Neal Morse?  I've come to like most of the recent live album and might even take a flyer on the recommended self-titled one.
I don't know Snow but this comment, combined to your sparing tenderness for the Flower Kings and the ungreen DT, makes me wonder what's your take on Transatlantic ? Because I actually think that you could really enjoy it, despite of the background of three of its members. In fact, I don't think that somebody who likes prog rock could dislike a song like All Of The Above.

QuotePorcupine Tree - Signify   This isn't one of my favorites of theirs, but I wanted go back and see how much of it I really liked in view of Bupie's feelings on the album.  Turns out I do like most of it.  I could do without "Intermediate Jesus," but most of the others are at least pretty good to my ears.  I particularly like the title instrumental, "Sleep of No Dreaming," and "Sever."
The title track was the one that put me off right from the start and distracted me from the more atmospheric stuff that is pretty good and even great (Dark Matter). I also listened again to In Absentia yesterday : it has his great moments too (Trains, Musak ...) but songs like Wedding Nails, I just can't stand  :P

QuoteEl Doom and the Born Electric - (self-titled)   My first impression of this was that it was some bizarre combination created by putting Zappa and Mastodon in that same Volkswagen I had people in to describe The Mars Volta.  By the end I didn't have a clue what it was, but I found it sufficiently challenging that I think I'll go find something else to challenge myself with.  Maybe Nicky can make some sense out of it.
I can't wait to have your take on the last Mars Volta output ... if  you find the bravery to listen to it  :D

QuoteRPWL - Beyond Man and Time    I'm really getting to like this one and may have to seek out their back catalog.
This one has been hugely advertised in little prog world but I have not listened to it yet.

QuoteDiscipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase   Not sure if most of you just didn't get to try these guys out or if, like Devin Townsend, I'm just the only one who's visibly excited about them.  In any case, I give it two green flippers up.
So far I know them as much as the green DT ... which means not at all ! But I'll check them. BTW, could you give me a place to start with your DT ?

NP Sean Filkins - War and Peace ... If you can find this one on your side of the ocean, try it  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 18:48:48
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-04-04, 16:39:03
I don't know Snow but this comment, combined to your sparing tenderness for the Flower Kings and the ungreen DT, makes me wonder what's your take on Transatlantic ? Because I actually think that you could really enjoy it, despite of the background of three of its members. In fact, I don't think that somebody who likes prog rock could dislike a song like All Of The Above.

In fact, I quite like Transatlantic.  I have all three studio albums.  And yes, All of the Above is a highlight.  I don't doubt the talent of Neal Morse (or Roine Stolt or what's-his-name from Long Island  ;D); it just depends what they choose to do with it.  I really like (and bought) the new Agents of Mercy album (a side project of Roine's and a guy from Unifaun).  As to the Flower Kings, I think they tend a little too far to the jazz side of things for my liking.  I do pull out "Space Revolver" now and then, which I got on Iggy's recommendation as the one I might like best.  It is pretty good, but it does get too noodly for me in some parts.

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The title track was the one that put me off right from the start and distracted me from the more atmospheric stuff that is pretty good and even great (Dark Matter). I also listened again to In Absentia yesterday : it has his great moments too (Trains, Musak ...) but songs like Wedding Nails, I just can't stand  :P

We must like very different things about PT (although there must be some common ground).  I love Wedding Nails.   ???    It's actually the overly (IMO) atmospheric/weird sound effect stuff that puts me off.  I haven't sampled the earliest PT albums largely because I'm led to believe they are much more in that style than my favorites.  I'd be interested to hear them, but I don't think I want to run out and buy an album if it's likely to be of that sort.  I do have the live album, "Warszawa," which I think is mostly great.  A whole album of Voyage 34 might kill me though. :-\

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I can't wait to have your take on the last Mars Volta output ... if  you find the bravery to listen to it  :D

Actually, I'm curious to hear a studio album from them.  I've only heard/seen a live recording of theirs that was linked to Prog Archives.  It was about 45 minutes long, I think.  I was thinking of fishing around YouTube for something else of theirs.  My guess is it's still crazy, but maybe it has a *little* more structure to it.

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So far I know them as much as the green DT ... which means not at all ! But I'll check them. BTW, could you give me a place to start with your DT ?

What I think of as the "real' Devin Townsend is rather loud, definitely metal, but not your usual kind of metal.  It's kind of hard to describe.  He has a good sense of melody, but there are times when he just lets himself go insane.  It appeals to me -- how any particular person will react to it, I'm not sure, but I think it's high-quality music.  I guess I'd start with "Ocean Machine" (I did) or "Terria."   If you're looking for something a little easier to digest (although not as typical of him), you might try "Ki" from the recent four album grouping he called The Devin Townsend Project.  That one's actually rather pretty.   If you do go for Ocean Machine and get the version with the bonus song at the end (which is probably what's out there now), beware of the blood-curdling scream a few seconds after the music ends.  It's pretty painful with headphones on.   ;D

Oh, and I've heard good things about Sean Filkins.  I'll try to dig it up.


NP: Game Theory - Tinker to Evers to Chance    "college music"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-04-04, 23:04:20
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 18:48:48
As to the Flower Kings, I think they tend a little too far to the jazz side of things for my liking.  I do pull out "Space Revolver" now and then, which I got on Iggy's recommendation as the one I might like best.  It is pretty good, but it does get too noodly for me in some parts.
Yay I think.

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We must like very different things about PT (although there must be some common ground).  I love Wedding Nails.   ???    It's actually the overly (IMO) atmospheric/weird sound effect stuff that puts me off.  I haven't sampled the earliest PT albums largely because I'm led to believe they are much more in that style than my favorites.  I'd be interested to hear them, but I don't think I want to run out and buy an album if it's likely to be of that sort.  I do have the live album, "Warszawa," which I think is mostly great.  A whole album of Voyage 34 might kill me though. :-\


I think it was Voyage 34 that got me into PT

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What I think of as the "real' Devin Townsend is rather loud, definitely metal, but not your usual kind of metal.  It's kind of hard to describe.  He has a good sense of melody, but there are times when he just lets himself go insane.  It appeals to me -- how any particular person will react to it, I'm not sure, but I think it's high-quality music.  I guess I'd start with "Ocean Machine" (I did) or "Terria."   If you're looking for something a little easier to digest (although not as typical of him), you might try "Ki" from the recent four album grouping he called The Devin Townsend Project.  That one's actually rather pretty.   If you do go for Ocean Machine and get the version with the bonus song at the end (which is probably what's out there now), beware of the blood-curdling scream a few seconds after the music ends.  It's pretty painful with headphones on.   ;D

I do enjoy ziltoid the omniscient but still don't quite click.

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Oh, and I've heard good things about Sean Filkins.  I'll try to dig it up.

Buy it buy it buy it.  *horns*

Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 14:47:14
Recently Played:

Spock's Beard - Snow     Now I remember why I never got any more SB albums.  I think this one is actually the dreaded "shrinker."  It's got one great song, a handful of nice riffs here and there, and a lot of songs that actively annoy me.   :(   Maybe they're actually more to my taste without Neal Morse?  I've come to like most of the recent live album and might even take a flyer on the recommended self-titled one.


Yep I think post Neal Morse is more enjoyable although I still love V

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RPWL - Beyond Man and Time    I'm really getting to like this one and may have to seek out their back catalog.

God has failed is one of my favourites.

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Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase   Not sure if most of you just didn't get to try these guys out or if, like Devin Townsend, I'm just the only one who's visibly excited about them.  In any case, I give it two green flippers up.  This is music that challenges me in a good way.  Also, they make it easy to be patient with Arena since fans of these guys had to wait 14 years after this album until they issued the next one.   ;D

I have and enjoy To Shatter All Accord

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-04-04, 16:39:03
I can't wait to have your take on the last Mars Volta output ... if  you find the bravery to listen to it  :D

I've never listened to the Mars Volta so need a starting point
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-04-05, 11:22:47
I am enjoying a bit of Avantasia this morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-05, 14:41:58
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-04-04, 23:04:20
I think it was Voyage 34 that got me into PT

We're all different, just like beautiful snowflakes.   ;)

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I do enjoy ziltoid the omniscient but still don't quite click.

Excellent, you're well on your way to becoming unwell.  Ziltoid is a very silly boy, but I like him.

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Buy it buy it buy it.  *horns*

Right, I'll mark that down as a "yes" vote for Sean Filkins.

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God has failed is one of my favourites.

I'll put it on my list.

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I have and enjoy To Shatter All Accord

You're a good lad, Iggy.   *horns*

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I've never listened to the Mars Volta so need a starting point

Except for the one experience I mentioned, neither have I.  The Prog Archives gang seems to like the first two: "De-loused in the Comatorium" and "Frances the Mute."  Nicky probably has more knowledge to impart on this one.


Last Night's Bedtime Music:

Devin Townsend - Terria

It Bites - The Tall Ships


NP/Wakey Wakey:

Mastodon - Blood Mountain

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-04-05, 19:17:48
Steve Thorne - Crimes And Reasons

Second spin, really like it  *horns*. He has gathered some fine musicians: Nick D'Virgilio (drums), Martin Orford (flute), Gary Chandler (electric guitar), Tony Levin (bass) and Bob White (drums). Expect 'poppy prog'  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-05, 20:02:30
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-04-05, 19:17:48
Steve Thorne - Crimes And Reasons

Second spin, really like it  *horns*. He has gathered some fine musicians: Nick D'Virgilio (drums), Martin Orford (flute), Gary Chandler (electric guitar), Tony Levin (bass) and Bob White (drums). Expect 'poppy prog'  ;).

Good to see Martin hasn't completely abandoned the music business.


NP: Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 09:11:20
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-04-04, 09:41:09
Nothing proggy or metal or proggy metal, sorry Nicky  ;)

Funky, I had a Bob Dylan fix the other day, with all the old stuff, and you know what ?  I really dug it  *horns*

And I like PJ and Delirious? too, and I listened a lot to Madness, man, all those years back  8)

What'v ya been up to lately ?


Anyhows:

NP  Amorphis:  The Beginning Of Times

Oh man, that sound - wheeeeew  *horns*

Bupie, you'l enjoy this band  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-04-04, 11:49:52
The question was an attempt of traducing French words but it probably failed.

Quite OK, Bupie:  Rather try and fail, and learn, than give up and languish  ;)

It's "translating," and better: "an attempt to translate ...."  :)


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The purpose was to say that these bands open the way, like the scouts ride in front of the cavalry but it was of very little interest.

OK, but I'd say that in the company of Seventh Wonder and Haken you'r well into progmetalworld  8)


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Orphaned Land's Mabool ... Threshold' Slipstream

Two super albums  *horns*


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I'll try Anubis Gate of course

8) Bupie

You could also get AG's Andromeda Unchained. Musically it's my fave AG album. I just don't know what it's about. Lyrically AG are pretty impenetrable. In that way, The Detached is much more straightforward, about travels across time and space, and mind-blowing  *horns*

Mad, what is your current take on AG ?


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what do you think of Andromeda ? Is it the same kind of prog metal ?

I like their first album Extension Of The Wish best. It was all composed, organised, and produced by Johan Reinholdz - he had obviously been working on it for years - and had the excellent Lawrence Mackrory singing (strangely, as "session singer"). It has a tremendous youthful freshness and energy, of a young god reaching for the stars  *horns*

Then, for reasons unknown to me, they got a new singer, and Johan made it a band effort, and they lost it somewhat. Still a good band, but it's (the first) Extension that's the One (to me)  ;)

Mad, what's your take ?


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NP Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

A very different genre, despite of the title ...  :)

Yeah, Phideaux don't quite do it for me (yet)  :-\


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-05, 14:41:58
The Prog Archives gang seems to like the first two: "De-loused in the Comatorium" and "Frances the Mute."  Nicky probably has more knowledge to impart on this one.

When MV released their first two albums De-Loused and Frances, in 2003 and 2005, they were a fresh wind on the prog scene. I was completely captivated by them, and I played those albums to pieces  *horns*

2005 is about the time that I got into the Room, and you guys turned me to other groups - Arena, DT, and all that stuff - and I lost touch with MV. I'v returned to MV occassionally since, but somehow it's not quite the same  ???

But definitely, De-Loused and Frances are classics  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 14:47:14
Maybe they're actually more to my taste without Neal Morse?

I think I actually agree with you there, Greenie. I like Feel Euphoria, Octane, and SB a LOT. Based on this, I got all of the earlier studio albums, but there's nothing there that comes near to gripping me in the same way  :(

I like Neal for his stories - I have some twelve albums where he figures - but musically he's not really up there for me  :-\


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El Doom and the Born Electric - (self-titled)  ... By the end I didn't have a clue what it was ... Maybe Nicky can make some sense out of it.

Thanx, Greenie. Phew, do I really have that reputation in the Room  :o

;D

OK, I'l put'm on my Groups to check list. (Actually "and" -> &.) Then, one fine day, I'l open YouTube, smoke a joint, and .....  :)


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Hey, it's Bill Bruford.

Yeah, I too gotta follow up on this great musician  *horns*


Man, you guys really got me goin there again, like in olden days  8)


Played:

Mike Oldfield:  QE2

Steve Vai:  Fire Garden

Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase

Three great classics  *horns*

One can't really call oneself a senior proggie unless one's familiar with them  ;)


Well, I actually got thru the entire Beginning Of Times during this writing session  :)  and

NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 3  *horns*

Man, there's sooo much great music around these days, it's amazing  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 11:58:21
NP  Kamelot:  Poetry For The Poisoned

Another fabulous album  *horns*

Khan sings out of this world  8)

Sure am gonna miss him. But let's see, rock musicians tend to return  ;)

And Thomas let's go of himself more - super  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 17:07:08
Not Playing Again Ever: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson - Thick As a Brick 2

My instincts were to not touch this with a ten foot pole, but it appeared on progstreaming.com, so I figured what the heck.  Trust your instincts.  I know some things are growers, but if this grew on me, I'd have to have it surgically removed.


NP: something very loud
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 19:01:44
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 18:48:48
what's-his-name from Long Island  ;D

If it's DT's James LaBrie you mean, then he's Canadian  ::)

What you did get right was that John Petrucci (the guitarist and de-facto leader of DT) and John Myung (bassist) are childhood friends from King's Park, LI, and they met with Mike Portnoy from Long Beach, LI, at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts, and the rest is history  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 17:07:08
I know some things are growers, but if this grew on me, I'd have to have it surgically removed.

Whew, sounds pretty bad  :o

Yeah, I'v heard some post Songs From The Wood stuff, and I'm not impressed  :-\

Even so, they have a bunch of real classics in their catalog, and they can still put up an ass-kicking show  *horns*


Here's a great album, and a real grower:

NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil  *horns*

Aint that so, Mad ?

TST has some musicians in the mix that should ring a bell for Roomies; how about Devon Graves, Kristoffer Gildenlöw, Johanne James, Arne Schuppner  ;)

Btw TST's mainman Devon Graves has a great admiration for Ian Anderson, and he plays flute on Veil and all the Deadsoul Tribe albums  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 19:26:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 19:01:44
If it's DT's James LaBrie you mean, then he's Canadian  ::)

What you did get right was that John Petrucci (the guitarist and de-facto leader of DT) and John Myung (bassist) are childhood friends from King's Park, LI, and they met with Mike Portnoy from Long Beach, LI, at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts, and the rest is history  *horns*

Actually, I was referring to Portnoy.  He's the DT guy (until recently anyway) in Transatlantic, no?  Bupie was wondering what I thought of Transatlantic given that I'm sort of luke-warm on three of the bands that contributed members.


The real Thick As a Brick is my all-time favorite concept album (yes, even though it's technically mocking concept albums).  This isn't even bad Jethro Tull, it's Ian Anderson doing ... well, I'm not sure what, but I wish he'd just content himself with being proud of his masterpiece instead of ****ing on it.   >:(

I played some nice loud, simple AC/DC to cleanse my musical palate of that garbage.


NP: Anathema - Eternity

I'm really into this one now.  Even better, the copy I have has two versions of "Angelica" on it.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 19:39:10
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 19:26:08
Actually, I was referring to Portnoy.  He's the DT guy (until recently anyway) in Transatlantic, no?  Bupie was wondering what I thought of Transatlantic given that I'm sort of luke-warm on three of the bands that contributed members.

Yeah, OK, I can see that now. I hooked onto your dislike of Jamie's singing  :-[

Well, I'm not so hot on Transatlantic (a bit too old-school prog for my taste) and Roine's projects  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-04-06, 20:03:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-06, 11:58:21
NP  Kamelot:  Poetry For The Poisoned

Another fabulous album  *horns*

Khan sings out of this world  8)

Sure am gonna miss him. But let's see, rock musicians tend to return  ;)

And Thomas let's go of himself more - super  :)

Last Tuesday I was at my brother's home, and I found out (to my surprise) that he had bought this very album! He loves it. Yet, he doesn't like all the other Progressive artists...

Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 17:07:08
Not Playing Again Ever: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson - Thick As a Brick 2

My instincts were to not touch this with a ten foot pole, but it appeared on progstreaming.com, so I figured what the heck.  Trust your instincts.  I know some things are growers, but if this grew on me, I'd have to have it surgically removed.

That sounds not so good. I was really looking forward to this album... Hmm...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-04-06, 20:46:14
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-04-06, 20:03:39
That sounds not so good. I was really looking forward to this album... Hmm...

Well, if you've already ordered it, don't let me spoil it for you.  I'm pretty sure I won't be able to hear it over here when you play it, so I won't complain.  If you haven't, you might consider a nice Mars Volta album.  ::)   Part of my strong reaction comes from my love of the real TAAB.  In truth, this new one doesn't have much to do with that one musically.  Except for a few brief snippets, he's really just using the fictional backstory of the little boy genius who supposedly wrote the original as a jumping off point.

NP: nothing.  Off to see Mom (or in English English, "Mum").  It think Sylvan's Posthumous Silence is up next in the car.  That one takes some careful listening, it seems.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-04-07, 09:27:57
Thanks for the tips on the green DT, Andromeda, The Mars Volta ... and Ian Anderson ! And thanks for the English lesson, Nick  ;)

NP Steve Hackett - Live Archive

CD 2 70's Although often quoted as influential by many artists that I like, Hackett' solo work was totally unknown to me before I bought this album. And it stil is, since this 4 cds offering will take time to digest  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 09:54:31
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-04-06, 20:03:39
Last Tuesday I was at my brother's home, and I found out (to my surprise) that he had bought this very album! He loves it. Yet, he doesn't like all the other Progressive artists...

You should be happy about that, Paxi. Maybe he just needs something more lively and metal than H-Marillion and IQ (just like me). Kamelot are one of the most exciting prog bands around, and Khan is an amazing singer (Norwegian, with an exceptional sense of the English language). Tell him to backcatalog. The previous album, Ghost Opera is actually relatively close to Poetry For The Poisoned, one could say "narrative metal". Further back it gets more regular metal, altho Kamelot always have their very special sound.

Oh, and btw, maybe you should listen to some Kamelot  ;)


NP  Supertramp:  Crisis? What Crisis?

An old classic that I listened to masses in those years yonder, my first encounter with Supertramp, that metaphorically speaking dumped into my mailbox. Still holds  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 10:26:55
NP  Disillusion:  Back To Times Of Splendor

A very busy and demanding metal album, pleasing and exciting after some listens  *horns*

If I remember correctly, Tom is into them, and we'v discussed'm once before in the Room  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 10:49:17
Interesting, here's what Lance King, metal singer and CEO of Nightmare Records writes about Anubis Gate's Andromeda Unchained:

FREAKING OFF THE HOOK WORTHY, September 25, 2009

By L. King "Lance King - Vocalist in Metal and CEO..." (Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
 
This review is from: Andromeda Unchained (Audio CD)

This is a sleeper that not everyone knows about but should, coming from me, this I hope will hold even more water, THIS IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING, the playing, the production, the songs, the vocals, all outstanding. I love this record and it's one of my fav's.

- www.amazon.com/Andromeda-Unchained-Anubis-Gate/dp/B000S0L056/ref=sr_1_5?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1333790033&sr=1-5


I can only agree  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 12:42:10
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-04-04, 18:48:48
I was thinking of fishing around YouTube for something else of theirs.  My guess is it's still crazy, but maybe it has a *little* more structure to it.

Here are two Mars Volta classics:

The Widow    www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUBQLnEGHNk

Inertiatic ESP    www.youtube.com/watch?v=neSQgkEy_xQ

Enjoy !

Don't expect to understand the lyrics initially, as Cedric mixes English with Spanish and Cedrish, and he associates wildly  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-04-07, 20:18:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 09:54:31
You should be happy about that, Paxi. Maybe he just needs something more lively and metal than H-Marillion and IQ (just like me). Kamelot are one of the most exciting prog bands around, and Khan is an amazing singer (Norwegian, with an exceptional sense of the English language). Tell him to backcatalog. The previous album, Ghost Opera is actually relatively close to Poetry For The Poisoned, one could say "narrative metal". Further back it gets more regular metal, altho Kamelot always have their very special sound.

My brother already knows "Ghost Opera".

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-07, 09:54:31
Oh, and btw, maybe you should listen to some Kamelot  ;)

I listened a lot to "The Black Halo", back in 2005, when I was just becoming a Progger. I liked it, but lost track of them when I discovered so much more bands.

Now playing: nothing.
No music anyway. I'm playing a game: wordfeud. It's a bit of a hype, and I guess I'm sort of addicted. (And really good too!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-08, 08:59:49
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-04-07, 20:18:23
My brother already knows "Ghost Opera".

OK, but I hope you get the drift: If he likes Kamelot, he'l like SyX, and from there it's not so far to DT and so many other great prog groups.

Maybe he's not as interested in lyrics as you and needs somethin more metal than Arena  ;)


NP  Explorers Club:  Raising the Mammoth

Fabulous  *horns*

One should just not expect an Age of Impact 2 (altho this is natural given the exceptional power of AoI, but AoI had Petrucci and Sheehan, which RtM doesnt, and they sure set their mark on AoI).

RtM is an entirely different bird, exciting and unique in its own right  8)

And Jamie does some of his most wonderful singing here  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-08, 14:22:56
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts

np: RPWL - Beyond Man And Time

on progstreaming.com. Pleasantly surprised by this album *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-04-08, 16:56:44
Some metal for the first time in about 6 months !!

Paradise lost - faith divides us , death unites us
My dying bride - For lies i sire
Anthrax - Worship music

Most enjoyable
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-08, 19:33:45
Great new progmetalband:

Eumeria:  Rebel Mind    www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dDga7gDcw  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-08, 21:02:46
Steve Thorne - Crimes And Reasons
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-08, 22:00:04
Listened to a radio show with progrock called 'Sympho Shop'. A nice way to discover new bands. Today for example I heard a band called 'Soen'. Heard a track from the Flying Colors album which I enjoyed very much! And a track from the new Landmarq album. It was a nice 2 hours show!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-09, 09:32:12
Moon Safari - The Gettysburg Address
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-09, 09:56:13
NP  Anubis Gate:  Andromeda Unchained

Definitely a masterpiece  *horns*

It is very harsh, even for me, and needs many listens to be appreciated properly. (Ms 007 can't even hear a few seconds of AG.) Strangely, as mentioned by several reviewers, it does have a "spacy" quality, as the title implies, spacy not in the sense of Floyd, more like interplanetary and interstellar, quite unusual  8)

Guys, challenge yourselves with this great album  ;)

Uplifting to have such an excellent group in this musical wasteland of Denmark  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-09, 16:35:31
Delirious - deeper (for a bit of worship}
Paradise Lost - Draconian times (for a bit of a hand bang  *horns*)

Variety is the spice of life after all  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-09, 19:19:53
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-09, 20:21:58
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-09, 19:19:53
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Neal Morse - Testimony Two

Me too  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-10, 08:35:11
NP:  Mike Oldfield:  Heaven's Open

Dumb that Mike's music gets classified as New Age  ::)

This guy rocks, and he's progressive too  *horns*

And Simon Phillips really shines on this one  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2012-04-10, 13:23:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-08, 19:33:45
Great new progmetalband:

Eumeria:  Rebel Mind    www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dDga7gDcw  *horns*

Nicky.

wow. fat.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-10, 13:49:30
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2012-04-10, 13:23:15
wow. fat.

You mean it evokes visions of Eisbein mit Schlagsahne ?  ;D


NP  Haken:  Visions  *horns*

I usually have somethin to say about my music  ;)  but here I'm just dumbstruck  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-04-10, 19:58:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-08, 19:33:45
Great new progmetalband:

Eumeria:  Rebel Mind    www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dDga7gDcw  *horns*

Nicky.

Sounds great!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-04-10, 20:00:41
Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 13:19:54
Neal Morse - "?"
6. Solid As The Sun

I always wondered who did the growl there at 2:20 or something. Mike perhaps?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-04-11, 19:44:20
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 13:19:54
Neal Morse - "?"
6. Solid As The Sun

I always wondered who did the growl there at 2:20 or something. Mike perhaps?
Never noticed any growls on Neal Morse albums :o.

Wolverine - Still
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 23:33:05
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-04-11, 19:44:20
Never noticed any growls on Neal Morse albums :o.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-FHRbjM60

2:23 to be exact.

Well... don't know if it classifies as a real growl. More like a grunt perhaps. ;) Anyway, it's one of those death metal thingies, which normally won't be found on a Neal Morse album indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-12, 12:16:06
Over the under by Down
Vs by Pearl Jam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-04-12, 12:40:07
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-12, 12:16:06
Over the under by Down
Vs by Pearl Jam

Welcome back, Funky Boy  8)

Had my fill of Anubis Gate - but it was great  *horns*

So NP  Beatles:  Abbey Road

Man, this album is total brilliance  *horns*

Aint that so, Funky ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-12, 16:48:37
My fave Beatles album knocking Sgt pepper into second spot  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2012-04-12, 16:55:40
np-> Seventh Wonder - [Mercy Falls  (2008)]  #04: Unbreakable (7:19)   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-04-12, 18:59:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 23:33:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-FHRbjM60

2:23 to be exact.
Thanks, listened to it. Well noticed, nothing wrong with your ears ;). The fact that I didn't mention it before proves that I don't find it that disturbring here .... or there's something wrong with MY ears ;D.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 23:33:05
Well... don't know if it classifies as a real growl. More like a grunt perhaps. ;)
Oooh, watch out for Nicky :).

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-04-11, 23:33:05
Anyway, it's one of those death metal thingies, which normally won't be found on a Neal Morse album indeed.
Wouldn't have expected it from Neal. But okay, we'll forgive him  ;).

therefore np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two; disc two

Track 2: Supernatural

before: The Reasoning - Acoustically Speaking
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-04-12, 23:08:59
I think it suits that particular bit. It's indeed a bit of a 'hidden' growl/grunt/snore, since it's mixed behind Neal's clean vocal.
Still... who is it??!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-04-13, 00:04:26
PP Seventh Wonder : Mercy Falls Peter made me think of this one.

NP Pendragon : The Masquerade Overture I am listening to it on headphones and enjoying it much more than I ever did, which is cool  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-04-13, 11:29:22
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-04-13, 00:04:26
PP Seventh Wonder : Mercy Falls Peter made me think of this one.

NP Pendragon : The Masquerade Overture I am listening to it on headphones and enjoying it much more than I ever did, which is cool  8)

that is my fave album from the pendies  ;D

Listened to noel gallagher high flying birds this morning but fancy something a bit heavier on the way home

Maybe some Cathedral or Down or Paradise Lost or ,, s9me Opeth for the first time in about a year  :o

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-13, 12:57:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-04-12, 18:59:02
Oooh, watch out for Nicky :).

You guys got some fetish, man  ::)

;D

Here's a group that's completely ungrowly, ungrunted, and all that, in fact they mainly sing in the higher registers (very proficiently), and even so they'r more difficult to get into than most any growly group I know. So how dya like those apples, guys ?

NP  Anubis Gate:  Self-titled (latest album)

I now regard this group as one of the most genre-defining prog groups around, simply mind-boggling  *horns*

All their five albums are very different, and all have been groundbreaking, musically and lyrically - this is some monster prog band  8)

I'm happy that Lance King now has taken them under his wings  :)

Funky, Mad, Iggy, Tom, Bupie, maybe even Paxi and Greenie  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-04-13, 13:16:34
PP Pendragon - The Window Of Life

NP Kansas - Somewhere To Elsewhere A very valuable last effort to celebrate the new century ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-13, 19:50:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-13, 12:57:25
You guys got some fetish, man  ::)
>:( ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-04-13, 13:16:34
PP Pendragon - The Window Of Life
8) That's my favourite Pendie album!

Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind (acoustic)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-14, 09:56:15
NP  Vangough:  Manikin Parade

Great album, very expressive and melodic, occasionally quite heavy  *horns*

Related groups: PoS, Yes, PT, Flower Kings  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-04-14, 11:36:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-13, 12:57:25
You guys got some fetish, man  ::)

;D

Here's a group that's completely ungrowly, ungrunted, and all that, in fact they mainly sing in the higher registers (very proficiently), and even so they'r more difficult to get into than most any growly group I know. So how dya like those apples, guys ?

NP  Anubis Gate:  Self-titled (latest album)

I now regard this group as one of the most genre-defining prog groups around, simply mind-boggling  *horns*

All their five albums are very different, and all have been groundbreaking, musically and lyrically - this is some monster prog band  8)

I'm happy that Lance King now has taken them under his wings  :)

Funky, Mad, Iggy, Tom, Bupie, maybe even Paxi and Greenie ;)

Nicky.

I am listening to the most recent one now - good isn't it
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-14, 12:03:15
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-04-14, 11:36:26
I am listening to the most recent one now - good isn't it

Happy to share this great music with you, Funky  8)

You can easily get Andromeda and Detached too  ;)

I'v ordered AG's first two albums, Purification (2004) and A Perfect Forever (2005), as they'r becoming collector's items. From the samples I'v heard, they'r fine too  :)


NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil

Another great album  *horns*

Recommended to the same crowd, Teunis and Cap too  ;)

Related groups: Threshold (TST has Johanne on drums), Deadsoul Tribe (Devon is mainman in both), Arena  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-04-14, 16:33:23
liverpool beating  everton in the fa cup semi final  ;D

hammer of the north by  grand magus - music to listen to whilst riding to certain doom against overwhelming enemy forces. or whilst having a cuppa on a satuday afternoon in my surburban semi  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-14, 20:42:24
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Gazpacho - Night
Gazpacho - Firebird
RPWL - Beyond Man And Time

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-14, 12:03:15
NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil

Recommended to the same crowd, Teunis and Cap too  ;)
np: The Shadow Theory - Sleepwalking (on YouTube)

followed by the track 'A Symphony Of Shadows'
seems not my cup of coffee ... really dislike the singing, yuk :o. I bet you knew it Nicky ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-15, 17:36:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-14, 20:42:24
I bet you knew it Nicky ;).

No, I actually meant my recom, Teunis. The thing is that this is a very varied album. The pieces one finds currently on YouTube reflect the heavy and harsh part of the album. Try instead   www.the-shadow-theory.com   click music, and click nb 3, Ghostride, a very atmospheric song, and afterward you get the beginning of the wonderful Welcome. This site will give you a better impression of the album  :)

Devon Graves is one of my top 3 singers  8)


NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-04-15, 21:21:26
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp6WvJDv1YE

another good call nicky  :D , you rock dude  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-16, 08:54:32
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2012-04-15, 21:21:26
another good call nicky  :D , you rock dude  *horns*

:)


NP  Gary Hughes & friends (D. C. Cooper, Lana Lane, Irene Jansen, Bob Catley, and more):  Once & Future King, Part II

Gary at his best, a wonderful rendition of the Arthurian Legends  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-16, 09:46:30
Here's a guy who can play his guitar  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU5R7kaLdSU

Guys, Jeff Loomis' new album Plains of Oblivion is out  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-04-16, 12:14:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-04-14, 09:56:15
NP  Vangough:  Manikin Parade

Great album, very expressive and melodic, occasionally quite heavy  *horns*

Related groups: PoS, Yes, PT, Flower Kings  8)

Nicky.

NP Vangough Manikin Parade. Pretty good description Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-16, 14:26:22
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Digital Ghosts

Second run. It doesnt (yet) grip me the way that e.g. Behind The Black Veil and Andromeda Unchained do, but I know that the SG albums are real growers .....  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-16, 14:29:27
The shadow theory and might fine it is as well

After that i will give the new paradise Lost , tragic idol , a spin or 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-16, 14:34:00
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-16, 14:29:27
The shadow theory and might fine it .. as well

I don't think you'l get anythin outta it, Funky, as they don't have much money  ;D


Quote
After that i will give the new paradise Lost , tragic idol , a spin or 2

OK, tell us what you think about it - after a few spins  ;)


Needed somethin heavier than SG, so

NP  Anubis Gate:  Self-titled  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-16, 15:38:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-16, 14:34:00
I don't think you'l get anythin outta it, Funky, as they don't have much money  ;D


OK, tell us what you think about it - after a few spins  ;)


Needed somethin heavier than SG, so

NP  Anubis Gate:  Self-titled  *horns*

Nicky.

:-[ x 100

Forget what else i was going to say now  :) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-16, 19:29:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-04-15, 17:36:29
Try instead   www.the-shadow-theory.com   click music, and click nb 3, Ghostride, a very atmospheric song, and afterward you get the beginning of the wonderful Welcome. This site will give you a better impression of the album 
Already better indeed, but I'm afraid it won't make it to my 'to buy' list  ;)

Nemesea - The Quiet Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-04-16, 22:24:28
NP Anathema - Weather Systems

I think I'm going to like this one very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-17, 14:47:51
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-16, 19:29:05
Already better indeed, but I'm afraid it won't make it to my 'to buy' list  ;)

I might have to work a bit in the shadows now  ;D


NP  Shadow Gallery:  Digital Ghosts

Let's see if we can find teu nice ghosts  :D

If I remember correctly, some of you guys have this album  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-04-17, 19:11:10
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-04-16, 22:24:28
NP Anathema - Weather Systems

I think I'm going to like this one very much.
Hope to enjoy it this week too, it should be in stock tomorrow according to my record store  8).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-17, 14:47:51
NP  Shadow Gallery:  Digital Ghosts

If I remember correctly, some of you guys have this album  :)
Yep and I'm one of them, really dig this album  *horns*

RPWL - Beyond Man And Time

Played it three times on progstreaming.com so far, it really is a grower. It reminds me of tracks of Blind Ego which is not necessarily a disadvantage ;). Not so strange of course because at least one RPWL member (Kalle Wallner) is a member Blind Ego.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-04-18, 08:48:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-17, 14:47:51
I might have to work a bit in the shadows now  ;D


NP  Shadow Gallery:  Digital Ghosts

Let's see if we can find teu nice ghosts  :D

If I remember correctly, some of you guys have this album  :)

Nicky.

Yep I've got all of the SG cds.

NP Day Six - The Grand Design.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-04-18, 16:19:19
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-04-17, 19:11:10
Yep and I'm one of them, really dig this album  *horns*

Hope you liked my pun, Too-nice  :)

NP  Anubis Gate: A Perfect Forever

Not yet Andromeda Unchained, but cool to hear this great band on their way  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-19, 09:35:25
Ironbound by Overkill - a superb heavy metal album to kickstart my morning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-04-19, 11:18:57
Flying Colors ~ s/t

I so very much like this album!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-04-19, 11:21:44
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-19, 09:35:25
Ironbound by Overkill - a superb heavy metal album to kickstart my morning

Hi Chaly  ;)


NP  Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm of Fire  &  Edge of the World

An extraordinary musician & philosopher  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-04-19, 14:23:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-04-19, 11:21:44
Hi Chaly  ;)


NP  Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm of Fire  &  Edge of the World

An extraordinary musician & philosopher  *horns*

Nicky.

metal tastic and good call re Chaly ha ha
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 18:47:31
JP: The Mars Volta - (two YouTube links courtesy of Nicky): "The Widow" and "Inertiatic ESP"

Now here's something we can work with.  This stuff has potential.  It's a little wild (as expected maybe even less than expected), but it's got some structure and Cedric even has a good voice when he chooses to.  Bears very little resemblance to the live recording I heard/saw, where it was as if nobody even realized there were other band members playing at the same time.  I'll dig around and listen to some more.

Also Played:

Moon Safari - The Gettysburg Address   I didn't really want to like this one -- it's too happy, but like it I do.
RPWL - Beyond Man and Time   This one's on the must-buy list.
Aerosmith - Get a Grip   Played a couple of Aerosmith CDs I have but hadn't played in ages.  This is just a bad album. :P
Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation   This album has some good songs and some not so good songs.
Sugar - Copper Blue   This is a great album.  Not prog, however.
Jethro Tull - Thick As a Brick   *horns*
Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
Jethro Tull - Songs From the Wood      Then I ordered a couple of bargain Tull CDs to fill in my "golden era" Tull collection.   ;D

NP: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland

Hope from the wasteland: I discovered a friend playing old Rush and admitting to liking Yes a lot.  Also, the better-known Pink Floyd.  We've agreed that I'll introduce him to some more prog (it would be nice to have someone to share this stuff with who doesn't live thousands of miles away).  Old Genesis, of course, and I think I might even take a shot at an Arena album.  Other suggestions for getting his feet wet without scaring him away?  I think I'd better wait on both flavors of DT.  Porcupine Tree is tempting, but that's a bit of an acquired taste, I think.  Maybe Riverside?





Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:23:07
NP Edenbridge - Solitaire.

I have purchased quite a lot of music recently and forgot I had this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:39:54
:)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-04-20, 11:23:16
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 18:47:31
Now here's something we can work with.  This stuff has potential. I'll dig around and listen to some more.

Greenie, at this point I'd say: Get the first two MV albums, De-Loused in the Comatorium (that's Cedrish for ...  ;D ), and Francis the Mute. They'r both great, I can guarantee for that. And get into the lyrics too, requires some effort - obviously. These guys have experienced stuff, man  :o


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Jethro Tull - Thick As a Brick   *horns*

That's a masterpiece  *horns*

I have it so much in my system that I can get the melodies running - just like that  8)

Gotta get some more Tull stuff .....


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it would be nice to have someone to share this stuff with who doesn't live thousands of miles away

;)


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Other suggestions for getting his feet wet without scaring him away?

As he likes Floyd, I think that Riverside is a good choice. You'r right about PT being an acquired taste imo. And yes, wait with the two DT's - except for some really nice DrT songs from the early albums - but then again, you don't like Jamie's singin  ;)

Yes, Arena, certainly, particularly Contagion. If he gets hooked on that one, then it's cruising from then on. That's what happened to me  ;)


NP  Anubis Gate:  Purification

Their first studio album. I didnt like that one a year ago, when I first ran AG. But now  *horns*

Just goes to show: Good prog is an acquired taste - even for SP  ;)

Torben Askholm, who sings on Purification and The Perfect Forever (nb 2) is a great singer  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-20, 20:07:06
Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Anathema - Weather Systems (on heavy rotation 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-04-20, 21:39:13
Lots of debating going on here!

Goood! ;)

NP> Rush ~ Moving Pictures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-04-20, 22:30:24
Hemina ~ Synthetic

Heads up, prog-metal allert.
Australian prog in the vein of Dream Theater and Fates Warning.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-04-21, 10:13:56
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 18:47:31


Hope from the wasteland: I discovered a friend playing old Rush and admitting to liking Yes a lot.  Also, the better-known Pink Floyd.  We've agreed that I'll introduce him to some more prog (it would be nice to have someone to share this stuff with who doesn't live thousands of miles away).  Old Genesis, of course, and I think I might even take a shot at an Arena album.  Other suggestions for getting his feet wet without scaring him away?  I think I'd better wait on both flavors of DT.  Porcupine Tree is tempting, but that's a bit of an acquired taste, I think.  Maybe Riverside?

I agree with Contagion or The Visitor maybe for Arena.

How about Phideaux, Doomsday Afternoon or Number 7?

NP Phideaux - Snowtorch
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-21, 16:11:22
Anathema - Weather Systems
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-04-22, 08:00:20
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-20, 20:07:06
Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Anathema - Weather Systems (on heavy rotation 8))

Same here  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-04-22, 16:08:31
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2012-04-22, 08:00:20
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-20, 20:07:06
Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Anathema - Weather Systems (on heavy rotation 8))

Same here  :D

Same here :D ;)

I've listened to it four times now, and I think it's great! *horns*

Today I also listened to Kate Bush's "Aerial", which is also really nice!
I'm now listening to Radiohead's "Kid A" which I like. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-23, 09:48:56
It was The Shadow Theory on the way to work but not sure yet what delights will accompany me to the
gym at lunch time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-04-23, 15:00:44
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 18:47:31
Hope from the wasteland: I discovered a friend playing old Rush and admitting to liking Yes a lot.  Also, the better-known Pink Floyd.  We've agreed that I'll introduce him to some more prog (it would be nice to have someone to share this stuff with who doesn't live thousands of miles away).  Old Genesis, of course, and I think I might even take a shot at an Arena album.  Other suggestions for getting his feet wet without scaring him away?
I would suggest Magenta' Seven or Transatlantic's SPMT:e : two great examples of modern symphonic prog that should not leave him too confused.

NP Orphaned Land - Mabool
This one, I would not suggest for your friend but I am really impressed at first listen  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-04-23, 16:06:16
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-04-23, 15:00:44
NP Orphaned Land - Mabool

I am really impressed at first listen  *horns*

They'r pantheon with me cuz of this album  *horns*


Played:

The Ocean:  Heliocentric

Interesting lyrics, lotta Biblical stuff  8)

The music is metal with strings, quite special, bit like Therion, but heavier  :)


System of a Down:  Hypnotize

Havent been listening much to this band, and don't know yet what to think of'm. They'r very playful, which I like  8)

What's also amusing is that all their names end with "ian", as they'r of Armenian heritage  :)

Wonder if Ian was the father of all Armenians  ;D


Iced Earth:  Dystopia

First listen. IE have made some great albums, particularly the two Something Wicked cd's, and they are pantheon with me  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-04-24, 00:06:31
Today I played:

Arjen Anthony Lucassen's "Lost In The New Real"

On first listen: Arjen has done it again! It's unmistakably Lucassen and lots of Ayreonish sounds. I like it. Love Rutger Hauer's (Voight-Kampff ;D) input by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2012-04-24, 09:43:02
NP R.E.M., It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-04-24, 09:44:48
Symphony x - paradise lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-04-24, 11:24:24
PP Evergrey - In Search Of Truth
NP Vanden Plas - The God Thing

So far I prefer the latter but I might be a bit biased since I have never been a big fan of Evergrey.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-04-24, 12:52:56
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-04-24, 11:24:24
So far I prefer the latter, but I might be a bit biased since I have never been a big fan of Evergrey.

I'm with you there, Bupie, but I'm planning to listen to some more Evergrey .....


NP  All That Remains:  This Darkened Heart

I fell over ATR first time at Copenhell, where they played one hell of a concert  *horns*   Consequently I immediately got their latest album For We Are Many, which I enjoy immensely, and they'v become one of my pantheon groups  8)

TDH sounded somewhat monotonously metalcore to me at first, but the second listen was very gratifying  :)

Funky, Tom  ;)  - probably not for the rest of you guys  :-\

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-04-24, 16:04:05
Digital ghosts by Shadow gallery as i am on a bit of a prog metal binge at the moment  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-04-24, 19:05:06
Airbag - Identity
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-04-24, 20:26:22
Iced Earth - Crucible of man whilst trying to cook dinner and entertain a 5 year old
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-04-24, 21:50:12
Anyone played "Lost In The New Real" yet?
I think it's really cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-04-25, 12:04:12
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-04-24, 20:26:22
Iced Earth - Crucible of man

*horns*

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whilst trying to cook dinner and entertain a 5 year old

Just crank up the volume, should be entertaining enuff  ;D


Played:

Cairo:  Time of Legends

Very uneven:  Sometimes exciting, on par with Yes, but too much keyboard noodling for my taste  8)

Related groups:  Yes, Asia, IQ, Arena.

Should be interesting to all Roomies  ;)


Judas Priest:  Angel of Retribution  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-04-25, 18:06:53
Opeth ~ Heritage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-04-25, 19:47:51
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-04-25, 21:12:45
Forbidden - forbidden evil

Proper old school thrash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-04-25, 22:15:50
NP Anathema - Weather Systems
JP IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-04-26, 14:07:35
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-04-25, 19:47:51
Darkwater - Where Stories End

Yeah, I have to get into this band. Heard a bit too much good about them lately to ignore'm further .....  ;)


NP  All That Remains:  ...For We Are Many

Fabulous, demanding, album. Lotta blast beats, which adds vibrancy. Groundbreaking group  *horns*

From the very fertile Massachusetts metalcore scene. Interestingly, despite different backgrounds, they often sound like Scar Symmetry, particularly in passages with clean singing - which once again shows how prog groups confound categorisation  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-04-26, 18:42:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-04-26, 14:07:35
Yeah, I have to get into this band. Heard a bit too much good about them lately to ignore'm further .....  ;)
You won't regret your attempt ;).

Today:
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation (the more I play it, the more I come to the conclusion it is a masterpiece  8))
Anathema - Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-04-27, 09:56:18
Heathen - evolution of chaos
Onslaught - the force

One straight ahead head banging thrash , the other more melodic and dare i say progressive ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-27, 20:19:08
Toto - Fahrenheit
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-28, 14:27:48
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-28, 15:11:12
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-04-28, 21:39:16
Playing a lot of music lately!

Just (OK, recently) played:

Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest      I highly recommend this one.
Blind Ego - Mirror
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts               Still digesting this, certainly it's good, but not sure if it ranks with their best yet.
R.E.M. - Automatic for the People
Talking Heads - Fear of Music
They Might Be Giants - Flood
Kino - Picture
Opeth - Damnation
Opeth - Watershed
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff    A challenging album.  I have a couple of their "friendlier" albums on vinyl, but this is the first on CD.
Blackfield - Blackfield
Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning    This hasn't clicked yet.  It's not bad, but so far, I greatly prefer the PT albums to this solo.  I'm having a similar reaction to this to the one I had to Lunatic Soul compared to Riverside albums.

NP: Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation    I think this one is a long-term grower.  It's still growing on me; it may get there yet.

I've also been reading a lot of reviews.  I was browsing Prog Archives and wandered over to the Kino reviews (since I happened to be playing them at the time) and stumbled upon a review by an individual named "Bupie."  Somehow that name sounds familiar...  He seemed to like it.  :D

At Amazon, I was reading up on Opeth and Mastodon since I'm interested in the latest album by each of them.  The famous "Batman" reviewed both of them, and he does indeed write excellent reviews.  Sounds like I'd really enjoy the new Opeth -- they're one of the only metal bands who bring so much to the table that I'm willing to tolerate some growling, but if they've done away with that completely, all the better.  :)   The new Mastodon, I'm not as sure about.  Batman gave it good marks, but he did say they've moved in a somewhat different direction, which is fine but might not be a change for the better in this case.  Anyone have an opinion on this one?

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2012-04-29, 09:36:00
Quote from: Manatee link=topic=15.msg62323#msg62323 =1335641956

I've also been reading a lot of reviews.  I was browsing Prog Archives and wandered over to the Kino reviews (since I happened to be playing them at the time) and stumbled upon a review by an individual named "Bupie."  Somehow that name sounds familiar...  He seemed to like it.  :D

I wrote a few reviews back in 2006, I guess, in reaction to some unfair (IMHO) reviews about some albums that are dear to my heart. Maybe I overreacted sometimes : 5 stars for Nomzamo are maybe one too much  :)

After reviewing almost all of the Kansas albums, I gave up. But I am not proud of some of those reviews, to say the least  :-[

I am still a reader of Progarchives reviews, though : every week or even more often, I check the last 50 reviews.

NP Nothing at the moment but I plan to  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-04-29, 11:35:41
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2012-04-28, 21:39:16
Playing a lot of music lately!

Just (OK, recently) played:

Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest      I highly recommend this one.
Blind Ego - Mirror
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts               Still digesting this, certainly it's good, but not sure if it ranks with their best yet.
R.E.M. - Automatic for the People
Talking Heads - Fear of Music
They Might Be Giants - Flood
Kino - Picture
Opeth - Damnation
Opeth - Watershed
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff    A challenging album.  I have a couple of their "friendlier" albums on vinyl, but this is the first on CD.
Blackfield - Blackfield
Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning    This hasn't clicked yet.  It's not bad, but so far, I greatly prefer the PT albums to this solo.  I'm having a similar reaction to this to the one I had to Lunatic Soul compared to Riverside albums.

NP: Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation    I think this one is a long-term grower.  It's still growing on me; it may get there yet.

I've also been reading a lot of reviews.  I was browsing Prog Archives and wandered over to the Kino reviews (since I happened to be playing them at the time) and stumbled upon a review by an individual named "Bupie."  Somehow that name sounds familiar...  He seemed to like it.  :D

At Amazon, I was reading up on Opeth and Mastodon since I'm interested in the latest album by each of them.  The famous "Batman" reviewed both of them, and he does indeed write excellent reviews.  Sounds like I'd really enjoy the new Opeth -- they're one of the only metal bands who bring so much to the table that I'm willing to tolerate some growling, but if they've done away with that completely, all the better.  :)   The new Mastodon, I'm not as sure about.  Batman gave it good marks, but he did say they've moved in a somewhat different direction, which is fine but might not be a change for the better in this case.  Anyone have an opinion on this one?

I have played March of Ghosts alot and I find it excellent especially if you are in the right mood.

Grace for Drowning is definitely an acquired taste but on the whole worth perservering I was fortunate enough to see it live which I always find helps the understanding and enjoyment of the CD.

Heritage is my favourite Opeth CD.

An d Flood  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-04-29, 17:16:19
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2012-04-29, 09:36:00
I wrote a few reviews back in 2006, I guess, in reaction to some unfair (IMHO) reviews about some albums that are dear to my heart. Maybe I overreacted sometimes : 5 stars for Nomzamo are maybe one too much  :)

After reviewing almost all of the Kansas albums, I gave up. But I am not proud of some of those reviews, to say the least  :-[

I am still a reader of Progarchives reviews, though : every week or even more often, I check the last 50 reviews.

I wouldn't be too concerned about it.  There was nothing wrong with your Kino review in any case.  People with certain tastes are going to focus on aspects that clash with their personal standards.  With Kino, people who can't stand a hint of pop are going to react negatively, but if you enjoy a catchy tune, it's an excellent album.  I read a review of Sylvan's Sceneries that complained that the whole album was mid-tempo (and gave it a paltry two or three stars).  It's true, it's a mid-tempo album, but that works beautifully with the material, and it doesn't bother me a bit.  Five star album IMO.

Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2012-04-29, 11:35:41
I have played March of Ghosts alot and I find it excellent especially if you are in the right mood.

Grace for Drowning is definitely an acquired taste but on the whole worth perservering I was fortunate enough to see it live which I always find helps the understanding and enjoyment of the CD.

Heritage is my favourite Opeth CD.

An d Flood  *horns* *horns* *horns*

March of Ghosts is currently in my car rotation, so it should get plenty of chances to seep into my brain.

Grace for Drowning I will keep working on.  Steven Wilson obviously merits being given every chance to click considering all the wonderfully nuanced music he's been responsible for.

I expect I'll be getting Heritage soon.

They Might Be Giants are pure fun.  Maybe they're the American equivalent to Half Man Half Biscuit.


NP: Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning

Seems like I have a lot of potential growers in the queue to see if they grow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-04-30, 06:07:49
NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

Just listening to this with earbuds in, and I'm hearing things I never noticed before.  Every song on this album is great, and I haven't even gotten to my favorite yet.  I'll have to go back to the couple of h-M albums I have that haven't clicked yet and listen some more.  Oh, beer count: 1.5, so I'm not whacked out of my mind.  And these are the wimpy U.S. 12 oz. bottles mind you.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-04-30, 11:06:06
Yesterday I was playing some Genesis albums again.
Man, that stuff still is fresh. It's great music and will always be.

I was also checking what albums were released in the same period and for me Genesis is the winner.
For instance, Yes, always seen as the rival of Genesis at that time, released "Tales From Topographic Oceans" around the same time "Selling England By The Pound" came out.
"Selling England..." obviously is the better one. ;)
Same as "Relayer" and "The Lamb.." in 1974.
"Going For The One" from 1977 is nice, but Genesis released two excellent albums in 1976: "A Trick Of The Tail" And "Wind And Wuthering". I wouldn't trade any of them for that Yes album.
Of course Yes released more albums and I was recently pleasantly surprised by "Fly From Here", which is a really nice album. It's a shame that Genesis never released an album after "Calling All Stations", but I guess they remain a legend. Yes has released a lot of awful attempts in the 90's.

I admit I'm deliberately being provocative. ;D I want to have a bit of a discussion. I wonder which side you take: Yes or Genesis.
I was soooo captured by Genesis' brilliant albums last night.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-04-30, 12:15:05
Genesis all the way for me Paxi  8)

Now playing Yield by Pearl Jam and some Heathen as well -mixed bag today
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-04-30, 19:02:54
OK, I'll bite.  You want provocative, you've got it.  ;)   Genesis by a mile (or roughly 1.6 km) BUT...
Genesis had a prime period in which I consider them the best band ever, however that prime didn't last all that long.  Peter Gabriel's departure was the beginning of the end.  They did impress by putting out two excellent albums immediately after he left, then they lost Steve Hackett too.  After that, IMO, they were done with the exception of "Duke," which is very good, although certainly more pop-prog than they used to be.  There's a nice song here and there on the other albums, but overall, they disappoint me.  After a certain point, I just came to expect disappointment.  By the time "Calling All Stations" came out, I wasn't even interested, so I didn't miss it when they didn't record another.  Perhaps that's a bit harsh, but this isn't just anyone we're talking about.  It's Genesis -- I don't just hold them to a higher standard: they are the standard.

As to Yes, I've always liked them but never really loved them.  They've had a lot of line-up changes -- at one point they were sort of the prog version of the Buggles (which was kind of cool, actually).  No, I wouldn't rank Yes up with Genesis (although I'm pretty sure there's at least one of us here who will beg to differ).  Yes may have been more or less "intact" longer than Genesis was -- to be honest, I'm not sure, but for me, their best never reached the heights of Genesis' best.

NP: Joe Jackson - Live 1980/86
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-30, 19:50:55
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-04-30, 11:06:06
I wonder which side you take: Yes or Genesis.
Easiest question ever .... Genesis! There's only one Yes track I can stand and hear from beginning till the end: Owner Of A Lonely Heart. Their music is making me nervous :-\.

np: Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 10:59:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-04-30, 11:06:06
Yesterday I was playing some Genesis albums again.
Man, that stuff still is fresh. It's great music and will always be.

I was also checking what albums were released in the same period and for me Genesis is the winner.
For instance, Yes, always seen as the rival of Genesis at that time, released "Tales From Topographic Oceans" around the same time "Selling England By The Pound" came out.
"Selling England..." obviously is the better one. ;)
Same as "Relayer" and "The Lamb.." in 1974.
"Going For The One" from 1977 is nice, but Genesis released two excellent albums in 1976: "A Trick Of The Tail" And "Wind And Wuthering". I wouldn't trade any of them for that Yes album.
Of course Yes released more albums and I was recently pleasantly surprised by "Fly From Here", which is a really nice album. It's a shame that Genesis never released an album after "Calling All Stations", but I guess they remain a legend. Yes has released a lot of awful attempts in the 90's.

I admit I'm deliberately being provocative. ;D I want to have a bit of a discussion. I wonder which side you take: Yes or Genesis.
I was soooo captured by Genesis' brilliant albums last night.

You would probably be better comparing Album no 1 Yes with Album No 1 Genesis as you seem to be missing the Yes Album, Fragile and Close to the Edge.

With me as you may have guessed it is Yes all the way.

I have revisited Genesis though as I purchased all of their 5.1 surround mixes last year.

Genesis got a little bit wimpy once Steve Hackett left. I would agree that Genesis albums are more accessible though.

CD's have changed the way that I listen to music as with Vinyl you had to decide which side to put on, hence I was more familiar with side 1 of selling England, side 1 of Wish you were here, side 2 of Abbey Road, Side 1 of Close to the Edge but both sides of The Yes Album and Fragile.

After nearly 40 years of listening to both bands I listen to a more varied mix of Yes than I do Genesis (which is limited far more to the Gabriel stuff)  although I listened to post Gabriel Genesis for most of the 80's and 90's.

BTW if you haven't heard it Olias of Sunhillow is an awesome solo effort by Jon.

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-04-30, 19:02:54
  No, I wouldn't rank Yes up with Genesis (although I'm pretty sure there's at least one of us here who will beg to differ).

Were you right?  ;D

NP Tales from Topographic Oceans  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-01, 12:44:21
Played:

Anubis Gate:  Self-titled  (fifth and latest)

Adagio:  Archangels In Black

NP  Amorphis:  The Beginning Of Times

The prog community is really becoming more and more global:  A Danish, a French, and a Finnish group, and all three albums at the cutting edge and intensely gratifying  *horns*

And even the French are realising that English is the (main) language of metal  ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 10:59:45
With me as you may have guessed it is Yes all the way.

Great to see you so talky, Iggy - rare occasion  8)

Guess it requires an attack on one of yer main icons to get you talkin  ;D

I'm of course with you, Iggy, no surprise here: In a comparison of Genesis and Yes, the latter comes out easily as winner: more edgy, rocky, and groundbreaking, musically and lyrically, the latter thanx to Jon, one of the greatest philosopher-musicians in rock, altho here Peter Gabriel comes close but by no means Phil Collins  *horns*

What Genesis (pre self-titled) and Yes have in common is that lyrics and music are totally integrated, equally important and equally demanding - as for any true prog group  8)

Particularly with Topographic, you go completely amiss if you don't dig into the lyrics. But if you do, then it's a boundless adventure. Ponder on that, Ye(s) critics  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 14:04:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-01, 12:44:21

Great to see you so talky, Iggy - rare occasion  8)

Nicky.

Indeed  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-01, 18:09:22
JP: Transatlantic - SMPT:e
     Flying Colors - Flying Colors       Some really good music in parts, parts will probably be either growers or shrinkers

NP: Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness    I'd forgotten how good this was.  It should be honorary prog.   *horns*

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 10:59:45
Were you right?  ;D

Obviously.  ;D  You were a sure thing.  Nicky surprised me since he's said so much about the greatness of Genesis.  And I agree with Nicky's annoyingly tiny comment about Phil.  Like you, Iggy, I play mostly PG-era Genesis.  I include Trespass in my "core era" Genesis albums.  It's somewhat different from the others, but I like it a lot.  It's pre-Hackett.  Anthony Phillips is also a fantastic guitarist.  If you're in the mood for some great guitar music of the beautiful rather than hard-rocking sort, try one of his solo albums.  He's even got a song that Phil sings on, but Phil behaves himself.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-01, 19:28:59
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-01, 18:09:22
     Flying Colors - Flying Colors       Some really good music in parts, parts will probably be either growers or shrinkers
Now playing this one. Was very curious what the fuss is about, you could call it a 'hype'. Now it's on progstreaming.com. I agree with you, some fine tunes on first listening. And some 'nothing special' ones as well. Will play it again though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-01, 19:42:22
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-01, 18:09:22
Nicky surprised me since he's said so much about the greatness of Genesis.

I do consider Genesis great. They'r in my prog pantheon. I just consider Yes even greater  *horns*


Quote
And I agree with Nicky's annoyingly tiny comment about Phil.

I just don't like talking badly about people. But something impelled me to say it anyhow  ;)


NP  Anthrax:  Worship Music

Fabulous album, best studio album they'v made imo  *horns*

Man, there's just so much great music around these days  :o

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 20:31:08
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-01, 19:28:59

Now playing this one. Was very curious what the fuss is about, you could call it a 'hype'. Now it's on progstreaming.com. I agree with you, some fine tunes on first listening. And some 'nothing special' ones as well. Will play it again though.

It is a fun CD rather than classic. The musicianship is great and the tunes are good. Something different.  *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-04-30, 19:50:55
Easiest question ever .... Genesis! There's only one Yes track I can stand and hear from beginning till the end: Owner Of A Lonely Heart. Their music is making me nervous :-\.


Yep a good description. There is nothing easy about liking Yes.  ;D.

However it is well worth the effort. The live I get up, I get down bit of Close to the Edge is brilliant and Awaken is a fantastic track.

I understand people having issues with Jon Anderson's voice. I had the same problem with Ian Anderson for a while and the guy out of Talking Heads who I think is David Byrne.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-02, 09:14:07
NP  Opeth:  Deliverance  (title song)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-PaT0Bgj-Y&feature=related

Dunno what suddenly impelled me  ;)

The last 5-minute instrumental passage on this song is absolutely spellbinding  *horns*


Next in line: Catching up a bit with The Band, on YouTube. Gotta get one or two of their albums. Just read about Levon Helms passing away, and that brought back loads of fond memories from bygone days  8)

Anyone else into The Band ?  Greenie ?  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-05-02, 15:30:02
Sorry but I don't know The Band ...

PP Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times 
    Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

I had not played those two for at least a year and playing them I remembered why Toto had been my favorite band for decades.

NP Porcupine Tree - Stars Die
I really, really like this one  8) I guess that the ambient side of PT is much more to my taste than their heavy side.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 17:10:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-02, 09:14:07
Next in line: Catching up a bit with The Band, on YouTube. Gotta get one or two of their albums. Just read about Levon Helms passing away, and that brought back loads of fond memories from bygone days  8)

Anyone else into The Band ?  Greenie ?  ;)

Nicky.

Yep, I'm into the Band.  I've got The Last Waltz, Music From Big Pink, Stage Fright, and a best of (from Ye Olde Cheapo Musick Clubbe before I realized I'd want the individual albums).  Also around here somewhere is a cassette of The Basement Tapes on which they play with Dylan.  I got to see them once, though that was after Richard Manuel killed himself.  :'(

I hadn't heard about Levon.  :(   He played at the Philly folk festival I was at last summer.


NP: The Band - This Wheel's on Fire (from Music From Big Pink) as I hoist an iced tea in memory of Levon Helm.  (still morning here)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-05-02, 20:09:24
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 20:31:08
I understand people having issues with Jon Anderson's voice.
That's not the point, for me at least. I like the 'Jon & Vangelis' stuff. It's the music in combination with the way he sings, don't know really, but yuk, it won't even click when I'm playing it years in a row ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-05-02, 15:30:02
I had not played those two for at least a year and playing them I remembered why Toto had been my favorite band for decades.
Here's another person with Toto being his favorite band  *horns*.

today in the car to and from work: Toto - Kingdom Of Desire 8)

Flying Colors - Flying Colors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 22:26:16
NP: Anathema - Eternity

I really like this album.  Gets better every time I play it.  Maybe I'll burn a CD that just alternates Arena's "Ascension" with Anathema's "Ascension" over and over again until I run out of space.   :D

I was reflecting on Anathema and what makes them a prog band.  Seems to me it boils down to something very basic: they progress.  Of course, there's an aspect of that that we have to accept, which won't always please us: sometimes a band will keep experimenting with their style until they reach just the right place to appeal to one's taste, and then, they keep right on going past that point to someplace one doesn't enjoy as much.  That's what's happened with Anathema for me.  I very much like where they landed when they phased out doom metal but perhaps still had something of the outlook from their earlier style.  Then, they gradually became what one reviewer called "very life affirming."  The newest albums are pretty music, but they lack the bittersweet edge that I prize from their middle period.  I can certainly understand why some people adore the new stuff and can't wait for more, but I think my favorites from this band have probably already been recorded.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-05-03, 09:23:03
Backspacer by Pearl Jam which is a change from the full on thrash i have been listening to recently.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-03, 10:42:20
Lee Abraham - Black & White
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:36:04
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 17:10:49
Yep, I'm into the Band.  I've got The Last Waltz, Music From Big Pink, Stage Fright

I'm thinking about getting Stage Fright. That's the one that I think I liked best in the olden days. I'l probably get another one too at some point. Greenie, which are your faves with The Band ?


Quote
Richard Manuel killed himself.  :'(

I read about that ten years ago. Sad  :(


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-05-02, 20:09:24
It's the music in combination with the way he sings, don't know really, but yuk, it won't even click when I'm playing it years in a row ;).

Teunis, I can understand such an attitude re the early Yes albums, up to Going For The One. But from Going to Fly From Here, there's so much melody and wonderful passages in their music that I'd think that any rock music lover will be enraptured now and then while listening to it  *horns*

Fly with Fly, I'd say. It's really wonderful  :)


NP  Yes:  Topographic

First time from beginning to end without any breaks. Read the extensive liner notes and lyrics too once more  *horns*

But admittedly for the advanced Yessie  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-03, 19:31:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:36:04
Teunis, I can understand such an attitude re the early Yes albums, up to Going For The One. But from Going to Fly From Here, there's so much melody and wonderful passages in their music that I'd think that any rock music lover will be enraptured now and then while listening to it  *horns*

Fly with Fly, I'd say. It's really wonderful  :)
Frankly speaking I've given up on this band ::). But okay, it's you. Do you have a (YouTube) link to a track I must be enthusiastic about?  ;)

Today:
IQ - Frequency
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: InVertigo - Veritas (German neoprog on progstreaming.com. Not bad at all, but nothing shocking :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-04, 21:28:27
Enochian Theory ~ Life ... And all it Entails
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-04, 21:45:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:36:04
I'm thinking about getting Stage Fright. That's the one that I think I liked best in the olden days. I'l probably get another one too at some point. Greenie, which are your faves with The Band ?

The Last Waltz is the one I play the most.  It's a double live recording of their farewell* concert, and it has a number of guests, including Dylan for several songs.  A lot of their best songs are on it, and I think the whole thing has a little more energy than the studio recordings.  Of the studios, maybe Music From Big Pink.  It's kind of a coin toss, but I'm particularly partial to "This Wheel's on Fire," which it includes.

*As with so many older bands, it turned out not to be farewell forever.  ;)


Last night, I browsed a lot, including checking out several more Mars Volta songs from De-Loused on YouTube.  Think they are growers.

Also:

Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff     *click*    earphones help a lot with this band
Opeth - Deliverance    *semi-click*    I can't really say I didn't mind all the growl, but I was able to appreciate the music around it more.
InVertigo - Veritas    I agree with Teunis on this one.  Pleasant enough, but I don't think there's much that's special to find in it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-05-04, 22:47:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:36:04
I'm thinking about getting Stage Fright.

Well, best not get into The Band then. They probably end up kicking you out again as soon as touring starts. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-05, 12:54:29
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-03, 19:31:13
But okay, it's you.

:) Teunis

Quote
Do you have a (YouTube) link to a track I must be enthusiastic about?  ;)


OK, let's take a nice track from their most recent studio album Fly From Here, cool (and nervewracking) video too:

Fly From Here - Part I - We Can Fly   www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJwXLCnBKs&ob=av2e


and from The Ladder (Magnification didnt grip me that much), nice photoseries here:

It Will Be A Good Day (The River)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=PreNtCKgI0A


and from Talk. In this live recording you can see (a chubby) Jon on vocals, Chris on bass, Alan on drums, all oldies in Yes, Tony Kaye on keys (early Yes too), and the amazing Trevor Rabin, who, one can say, defined the sound of Yes for more than a decade, 1982–1994 (and was the main composer of the song Owner Of A Lonely Heart) :

I Am Waiting   www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOB-t2Et5uM


Teunis, I'm sure that when you (and others) have played these videos thru, your opinion(s) on Yes will have changed  ;)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-05-04, 22:47:16
Well, best not get into The Band then. They probably end up kicking you out again as soon as touring starts. ;)

Iac if I see you in the audience, Paxi. I'l wanna get out before the bomb explodes  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-04, 21:45:46
The Last Waltz is the one I play the most.

Yeah, I'l have to get that one. Thanx for the recom, Greenie  :)


Quote
Think they are growers

Quote
I can't really say I didn't mind all the growl

I detect a development  8)


NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous

Wonderful album  *horns*

This one we can really share, Teunis  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-05-05, 16:12:41
Gojira - the way of all flesh
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-05, 20:32:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-05, 12:54:29
Teunis, I'm sure that when you (and others) have played these videos thru, your opinion(s) on Yes will have changed  ;)
We'll see, or better: hear. Will check them out tomorrow ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-05, 12:54:29
NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous

Wonderful album  *horns*

This one we can really share, Teunis  8)
And you can't go wrong with their just released album 'Touchstones' either  8).

Today:
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Wolverine - Still
np: The Lens - Regeneration
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-05, 23:12:37
Genesis or Yes?

Easy question for me.
In the music-scene there are two singers who just don't do nothing for me. Jon Anderson and Geddy Lee.
While I think music-wise Rush is almost excellent music, Yes is not really my thing although some albums are actually quite good.
Ironically most of these few albums are with Trevor Rabin, with the exception of Close to the Edge, Drama and Fly from Here.
I'm still trying to plunge myself into Yes but with variable succes.
Luckily I was able to buy up a few albums that I don't have from Yes for a very reasonable price (twelve albums for just 35 euro's ;) ) but I'm still trying to 'understand' Yes.

Genesis however is a different story.
After I first heard Mama I was convinced that this was an exceptional band and along with bands like Pink Floyd, Yes and Marillion, I thought at that time that they were the top notch, the dinosaurs of symphonic rock, as I mistakenly called this music.
Later on I got aquintet with King Crimson, who in my opinion are more suitable to be in that Dinosaurs-list than Marillion (no offence, great band but not where it all began) but Genesis, especially the Gabriel-era is undeniably awesome!
After Peter parted Genesis, the band had some good albums with Phil on vox but with variable succes, for I'm concerned.
Albums like A Trick of the Tail, Wind and Wuthering are stunning albums, followed by somewhat lesser albums like Abacab and Duke (though the latter has better moments than Abacab) but what I dislike to some extend is that they tried to create albums that were more and more mainstream.
I still think that that's a shame.

But overall I think that Genesis is a far better band than Yes, especially with all these line-up changes they've done in the past.

NP> Marillion ~ Happines on the Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-05, 23:40:36
Adrenaline Mob ~ Omerta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-07, 18:30:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-05, 12:54:29

Fly From Here - Part I - We Can Fly   www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJwXLCnBKs&ob=av2e

It Will Be A Good Day (The River)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=PreNtCKgI0A

I Am Waiting   www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOB-t2Et5uM

Teunis, I'm sure that when you (and others) have played these videos thru, your opinion(s) on Yes will have changed  ;)
Thanks for the links Nicky. I have to admit these tracks are bearable ;). Not bad at all. I remember that I owned the album 'Union', found that it really sucked and gave it away to a friend who likes Yes. Tried more stuff (don't know what though) and still didn't like that. Maybe not the right albums ::).

np: Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-08, 11:22:35
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-05-05, 16:12:41
Gojira - the way of all flesh

Funky, you are a man of surprises:  One moment you'r listenin to Enya, the next to upfront hardcore metal  ???

Good stuff, ainit  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-07, 18:30:35
Thanks for the links Nicky.

:)

Quote
I have to admit these tracks are bearable ;). Not bad at all.

I detect a development here  ;)

Quote
I remember that I owned the album 'Union', found that it really sucked and gave it away to a friend who likes Yes.

I actually quite liked Union when I got it some six years ago. It's very uneven, but has some lovely melodic passages. The guys didnt get along well with each other at the time, so the album had to be patched together, but the result turned out surprisingly good  8)


NP  Genesis:  Self-titled

This is the album where they left progressive and turned disco. (Abacab is the transition album.) With this in mind, it's an excellent album. They'r still a lot better than most any other disco group. And the lyrics are quite good too  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-08, 15:42:18
PP Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime Simon under his own name created a bunch of jazz rock albums. I am not so found of this one, even if it has some great bits here and there.

JF Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  Which sends me back to your debate about Yes and Genesis. If the question was Yes or Genesis or Pink Floyd, who would you pick ?

NP Nothing at the moment and I am missing it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-05-08, 17:18:40
The thing is Nicky is that variety is the spice of life plus i am easily bored so listening to different styles of music keeps me enthused

Still on Gojira plus -

Abbey Road - the fab four at their very best
Beneath the remains/Arise - my fave 2 albums by the Seps

Next on my "must listen to" list is various ones by Death and Meshuggah
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-08, 18:49:45
Quote from: Nicky007
I detect a development here  ;)
Don't be so sure about that  ::) :D

Quote from: Nicky007
NP  Genesis:  Self-titled
Really like Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea  8)

jp: Astra - The Black Chord (now on progstreaming.com. Some nice passages, but overall not my cup of tea)
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-05-08, 22:26:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-08, 11:22:35
NP  Genesis:  Self-titled

This is the album where they left progressive and turned disco. (Abacab is the transition album.) With this in mind, it's an excellent album. They'r still a lot better than most any other disco group. And the lyrics are quite good too  8)

Well, this album and the next one ("Invisible Touch") are disco influenced, but "We Can't Dance" is no disco anymore. Not a 'back to form' as such, but quite some nice pop/rock tunes and a few prog songs as well. "Calling All Stations" is no disco either. A very nice and underrated album that one.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-08, 15:42:18JF Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  Which sends me back to your debate about Yes and Genesis. If the question was Yes or Genesis or Pink Floyd, who would you pick ?

I'd still choose Genesis. I hardly play any of the early or late Pink Floyd stuff. Just the middle period: "The Dark Side Of The Moon", "Wish You Were Here", "Animals" and "The Wall".

With Yes it is anything but the (large) middle period. ;D I like their latest album and (parts of) "Fragile", "Close To The Edge" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans".

With Genesis I can play any album and not getting tired of it. With the exception of "From Genesis To Revelations", mostly because of the production and 'early sound' and "Genesis", which is indeed a disco album.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-08, 18:49:45Really like Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea  8)

Yes, me too. And Mama is alright too, but the rest is not so good. :(

They should have made this album:

1. Mama (6:46)
2. Home By The Sea (4:46)
3. Second Home By The Sea (6:22)
4. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (8:53)
5. Land Of Confusion (4:45)
6. Domino (10:44)
7. The Brazilian (4:50)

Length: 47:06

They could even call it "Invisible Genesis", or "Genesis Touch". ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-09, 12:26:04
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-08, 15:42:18
If the question was Yes or Genesis or Pink Floyd, who would you pick ?

In that case it's gotta be Floyd. I consider Beatles to be the greatest rock group overall - they created rock after all (and prog and whatever), from rock'n'roll (dance music) and blues (oh man, life is sooo unjust, and I'm suffering sooo much) - and on second place has gotta be Floyd  *horns*

After that it's debatable whether it's Zep, Yes, or DT, even Stones could land here, imo  ???


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-05-08, 17:18:40
The thing is Nicky is that variety is the spice of life plus i am easily bored so listening to different styles of music keeps me enthused

8)

Quote
Next on my "must listen to" list is various ones by Death and Meshuggah

Right, Funky. I have to get back to Death, and Meshuggah I'l be seeing at Copenhell  *horns*


Played:

Genesis:  Invisible Touch

Better than I thought. Disco, yes, but along the way it rises above ordinary disco, and some of the lyrics engage me. Genesis can't help being progressive, after all  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-05-09, 19:09:56
Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Bit rock , bit dancey , bit industrial and generally amazing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-05-09, 19:29:49
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-10, 12:39:29
Played:

Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

Exciting melodic progmetal, on the heavy side, with blast beats, like Stride (or CM or SW) meet All That Remains  *horns*

Straight to my pantheon list  8)


Trivium:  In Waves

Keeps the high standard (pantheon)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-05-11, 19:28:25
IQ - Ever
Arena - Contagion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-12, 10:09:15
And here's a fine YouTube with what's imo the currently greatest Dutch (based) progband, Sun Caged:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQKKQpXXO18

Teunis, Roel Van Helden plays drums on SC's latest studio album, The Lotus Effect (from which this piece is taken)  ;)


NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

This album is awesome, my best musical discovery for a while  *horns*

- and they'r not even even wikied yet  ::)

- but fortunately YouTubed  8)

Rebel Mind   www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dDga7gDcw&list=UUpmK2yRALnYoWYn87HUgHxA&index=2&feature=plcp

Tides   www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g4H4XLGWxs&feature=related

Secret Places    www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Ce7vdEGvY&list=UUpmK2yRALnYoWYn87HUgHxA&index=3&feature=plcp


I'v never heard anyone play like this before, not even JP, Jeff or Steve. Guys, introducing to you Reece Fullwood, only 21 y/o, guitarist of Eumeria:

undergroundguitarist.com/master-shredder-reece-fullwood


Funky, man, get yer ass over here  >:(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-05-12, 16:01:01
You rang  ;)

Hope the train does not appear anytime soon !

Bit widdly widdly mate but decent stuff. Not hugely grabbing me yet but i will keep with it.

Listening to Red at the moment myself plus Hillsong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gcEyO-XqAw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-12, 19:34:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-12, 10:09:15
Teunis, Roel Van Helden plays drums on SC's latest studio album, The Lotus Effect (from which this piece is taken)  ;)
Yeah and I've read that he left Subsignal recently :-(. I'll check this out later.

Today:
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Asia - Alpha
Dee Expus - King Of Number 33

np: Magenta - Seven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-05-12, 19:45:28
Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"
04. Incident At Haldeman's Lake

I'm now listening to the very nice instrumental middle section called: 'Nex Per Res'.
For some reason I don't play this album that often, but it is really good.
I like Nick's drumming very much on this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-13, 09:42:14
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-05-12, 16:01:01
Hope the train does not appear anytime soon !

If you get a load of excellent beer, you just might survive  ;D

Quote
Not hugely grabbing me yet but i will keep with it.

Requires sufficiently big b*s to grab  ;)


NP  Dio:  Holy Diver

Stumbled over a special release from 2005 with lotta extra material (& cheap)  8)

Reminds me of classic Priest  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-13, 13:38:52
NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

Stellar !  Beats everythin else I'v heard lately  *horns*

But takes some listens to sink in properly - even for me  ;)

All five of these guys are extraordinary  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-05-14, 09:07:14
NP  Star of Ash:  Crossing Over

www.youtube.com/watch?v=016czLGkWAk&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9CRr_ENiWNL4dP6rPL3zTos

Great song  *horns*

Star of Ash is Ihriel, Ihsahn's wife, with Ihsahn, Garm and other friends. Quite special stuff  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-05-14, 10:20:10
NP Pendragon - Concerto Maximo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-14, 19:37:01
DeeExpus - The King Of Number 33  8)

And this:
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-12, 10:09:15
And here's a fine YouTube with what's imo the currently greatest Dutch (based) progband, Sun Caged:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQKKQpXXO18
This really rocks and contains clean vocals. What more can a man desire  *horns* ;). Thanks (again) Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-05-14, 22:02:02
I was listening to classic Kaipa:
"Kaipa" (from 1975)
"Inget Nytt Under Solen" (from 1976)

Both in Swedish vocals and both excellent prog albums. I really love it!
I have not listened that much to the third album "Solo", so I can't say if it's good. After that, they went 'pop' for two albums. And in 2002 they reformed with a different line-up, with only two founding members: Hans Lundin, and... Roine Stolt! They made again some brilliant albums, but their sound is very different from the 70s albums.

Anyone else who likes Kaipa, and especially the classic Kaipa albums?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-05-14, 22:14:30
Isildurs Bane ~ Mind vol. 1

A bit of a mix of acts like The Flower Kings, Jethro Tull, Änglagård, some Italprog bands and Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-15, 12:53:29
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-14, 19:37:01
This really rocks and contains clean vocals. What more can a man desire  *horns* ;)

That it rocks and has grrrrrrowl  :P

Quote
Thanks (again) Nicky.

:)

You werent familiar with SC beforehand, Teunis ?  ???


NP  Genesis:  ...And Then There Were Three

I was so ashamed that I only recognised the first two songs, Down And Out and Undertow, that I played the album thru three times. So now I know it - somewhat  ;)

Great stuff !  (Otherwise I wouldnt have played it thrice.) Tony Banks is the main songwriter here, and he's a fine composer and lyricist  *horns*

After Three, Phil and Mike would gradually take over, Genesis would become more rhythm oriented, and lose their invisible touch  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2012-05-14, 22:14:30
Isildurs Bane ~ Mind vol. 1

A bit of a mix of acts like The Flower Kings, Jethro Tull, Änglagård, some Italprog bands and Yes.

Mad, why don't you put all your cd's (with their band names) into a blender, and make a nice mix (mess) of it all  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-15, 19:28:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-15, 12:53:29
You werent familiar with SC beforehand, Teunis ?  ???
Knew them only by name, not the music. But that has to change, I noticed ::).

Galahad - Battle Scars

Read some positive reviews. Now it's on progstreaming.com, I'll check out if they're right  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-05-16, 19:06:10
Arena, Contagion.  *horns* Cutting the Cards really is an amazing track.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-05-16, 22:38:48
Quote from: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-05-16, 19:06:10
Arena, Contagion.  *horns* Cutting the Cards really is an amazing track.

But Draco, they all are! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-17, 08:56:23
Freur - Doot Doot

A forgotten synth pop band from the early 80s, who had his short moment of glory at the core of the New Wave era.

Honestly, it's a very good album in its own genre : the title track, Runaway, Riders In The Night, Tender Surrender are all recommendable songs.

By the way, Ultravox is releasing a new album : I am curious ... and perplex  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2012-05-17, 10:47:10
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-05-16, 22:38:48
But Draco, they all are! ;)
Yeah, but I couldn't quote them all  ;D
NP The Killers, All the Pretty Faces. I love the use of neo-metal riff whithout playing real metal. Great mixing of genres.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-17, 11:46:24
Kamelot - The Black Halo  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:47:04
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-05-09, 19:09:56
Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Bit rock , bit dancey , bit industrial and generally amazing

Whoa, this made me think of my beloved 80s back then... and "Love like Blood" came to my mind. Anyone remember? Had to play it in Spotify right away :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:49:15
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-17, 11:46:24
Kamelot - The Black Halo  *horns*

Yeah, that's a great album, Teunis  *horns*


I'v been listening to some albums that are hohum:

Genesis:  We Can't Dance

Genesis:  Calling All Stations

What's clearly best about these albums are the lyrics. I guess that Tony was the mainman on'm. With the music he takes a back seat, unfortunately, as he seems the most progressive of the remaining guys. So we have some songs that have a catchy rhythm and occasional catchy melody, and some that are rather boring. Altho Ray is a fine singer, Dance is by far musically the better of the two albums, Stations seeming rather uninspired to me, in fact I had to give up after four songs, about the same stretch as the previous time I played the album  :-\

Arch/Matheos:  Sympathetic Resonance  (on YouTube)

There's been lotta hype bout this album, and altho it's more musically interesting than those two (I didn't say) sellout albums of Genesis, it leaves me rather cold at first listen. I'l of course give it more plays, and I plan to buy the album, but presently  :-\

If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this. These days only Teunis (who used to be hard to get into dialogue) engages me in musical talk  :)

I sure am missing the good old lively days in the Room  :(


NP  Borknagar  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcC_PIF7rak&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AfSg_DHvSjBb6BysZcyLFt

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-17, 19:27:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:49:15
Genesis:  Calling All Stations

Stations seeming rather uninspired to me, in fact I had to give up after four songs, about the same stretch as the previous time I played the album  :-\
Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album :).

Gazpacho - March of Ghost
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-17, 22:52:07
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-17, 19:27:05
Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album :).



It took me a while but I agree.
Some weird songs upon this album but overall it is quite challenging album.
Not an album that Genesis would ever make with Phil at the helm, but in a way it sometimes reminds me of the Gabriel-era.

And Ray Wilson is such a talented singer!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-18, 00:21:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:49:15
If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this. These days only Teunis (who used to be hard to get into dialogue) engages me in musical talk  :)

Sorry to disappoint you, Nicky, but I can't disagree with you on the last couple (really, more than just those IMO) Genesis albums.  I thought they were done by then, and I still do.  A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.

If it makes you feel any better, there's often no response to my musical comments either.  Granted, I don't make as many as you do.  With yours, I often just don't know enough to respond since you often talk about bands rather far from my musical expertise.  I do try to give em a listen when I get a chance, but since they tend to be "challenging" types of music for me  ;), I can only handle one or two at a time.  On the other hand, now and then I do take your recommendations:

Recently played (and acquired):

The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
Opeth - Heritage

Interestingly, although it is, as expected, going to require many plays to "get," I liked the sound of The Mars Volta album more than the Opeth on first play.  Of course, I'll play both several times before trying to draw any conclusions.

Also, recently played/acquired:

Anathema - Alternative 4

Was a bit disappointed with this on first play.  It doesn't seem to have the depth of the other albums from this era of the band.  The most exciting track to me so far was the bonus track cover of Pink Floyd's "Your Possible Pasts."  Of course, that's just one play, hopefully I'll find more in the album in subsequent plays.


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-17, 22:52:07

Not an album that Genesis would ever make with Phil at the helm


Hmm.  That alone tempts me to give the album another chance.  ;)
Time to go YouTubing perhaps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 01:10:08
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:47:04
Whoa, this made me think of my beloved 80s back then... and "Love like Blood" came to my mind. Anyone remember? Had to play it in Spotify right away :)

Oh yeah!!

Everybody thought I was crazy when I bought the album Night Time, yet I thought it was a good album.
The extended version of Love Like Blood was even better!
Great memories.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 01:13:21
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-18, 00:21:31
Sorry to disappoint you, Nicky, but I can't disagree with you on the last couple (really, more than just those IMO) Genesis albums.  I thought they were done by then, and I still do.  A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.


I tend to agree with that.
There are some popsongs that reminds me of prog in whatever way but I wouldn't buy an album of them only because some proggish elements.
They have to do a lot better to convince me. ;)

I still feel that the broad audience that listen to the Genesis albums, the last couple of albums I mean, are clueless about the beginning and that saddens me.
For instance, a colleague of mine never knew that Peter Gabriel was the first singer and that Phil was just the drummer, not even the first drummer, during that time.

Go figure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-05-18, 09:47:34
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 01:10:08
Oh yeah!!

Everybody thought I was crazy when I bought the album Night Time, yet I thought it was a good album.
The extended version of Love Like Blood was even better!
Great memories.  8)

I posted that on Facebook the other day - superb song.

The new album is a cracker !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 11:06:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-17, 18:49:15
If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this.

OK, so I did get some response  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-17, 19:27:05
Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album :).

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-17, 22:52:07
It took me a while but I agree.
Some weird songs upon this album but overall it is quite a challenging album.

OK, I'l give it another chance, and play it thru next time  :)

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-17, 22:52:07
but in a way it sometimes reminds me of the Gabriel-era.

Interesting, Mad, I'l keep that in mind  8)


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-18, 00:21:31
A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.

That's the way I experienced it too. However, the lyrics are quite good, they engaged me  8)

Altho Abacab shows Genesis on the way over to disco, I consider it a worthwhile album, and I enjoy listening to it occasionally  :)

Duke and the albums before are vintage Genesis  *horns*


Quote
With yours, I often just don't know enough to respond since you often talk about bands rather far from my musical expertise.  I do try to give em a listen when I get a chance, but since they tend to be "challenging" types of music for me  ;), I can only handle one or two at a time.  On the other hand, now and then I do take your recommendations:

Fully acceptable, Greenie  :)


Quote
The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
Opeth - Heritage

Interestingly, although it is, as expected, going to require many plays to "get," I liked the sound of The Mars Volta album more than the Opeth on first play.  Of course, I'll play both several times before trying to draw any conclusions.

Actually, both albums are rather difficult to get into. But definitely worthwhile  *horns*

And enjoy the growing process  ;)


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 01:13:21
I still feel that the broad audience that listen to the Genesis albums, the last couple of albums I mean, are clueless about the beginning and that saddens me. 

That's the way it is with the broad audience, Mad  :(

Enjoy having prog friends  :)


NP  Dreamscape:  Very

Not impressive, but I have to hear their later stuff .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 12:02:12
NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome 2 My Nightmare

This guy has a "bad" reputation  ;)  but he actually makes great music, maybe not prog, but certainly edgy, and some of his songs rock big time  *horns*

Try e.g. this song, guys, the first on Welcome 2:

I Am Made Of You   www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2tduSeFmMQ

Interestingly, the mood reminds me of the Danish rock group Sort Sol  8)


And here's some more, if ya like it (YouTube Mix, some nice babes too):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4j1LtCdww&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A7uegbbqh-s4Hix0hoSZH3

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-05-18, 13:45:37
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 15:06:21
NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

Scott Ward, in Sea of Tranquility:

Sometimes putting a band together is a lot like being a bartender. You can mix certain ingredients that you think would go good together and the results are horrid. Then there is the times you get the blend just right and the results are something that goes down easy and taste great. This debut from the group Eumeria is definitely the latter ... To say that they have found the right elixir is an understatement. This is a band that together can and has produced a dynamic progressive metal album that will bring visions of Dream Theater as you revel in the musical prowess of these guys along with the powerhouse vocals of Tatum. The comparison is easy but not meant to make you think that these guys are just clones, far from it. I mention that because of their songwriting artistry, magnificent technical abilities and the fact that both bands are from the same genre. That said, no fan of DT will think twice about picking up this absolutely stunning disc.

The album opens with Kevin Bartlett displaying why he was chosen as the man behind the drum kit as his intro sets the tempo and the mood for what is to come. As the rest of the band enters into the song "Legion" one by one with guitarist Fullwood introducing himself next followed by the perfectly textured keyboards of Williamson. This all leads to the moment when Tatum seduces you with his amazing vocals. By the time this has all come together you will be one of the growing "Legion" of Eumeria fans. This one sucked me in from the get go and I am truly grateful to have had it become a welcome addition to the music library.

- www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=10939

Guys  ;)

Mindblowing  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 15:54:40
NP  Skeletonwitch:  Bringers Of Death

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZA43nNekKA

These are the guys who are billed to open Copenhell, June 15 & 16, starting Friday 15.30. This is their most played piece at YouTube.

Hm  :-\

Maybe I'l come an hour later to Killswitch Engage at 16.30  8)

There'l be enuff music to blast my brain sufficiently  ;)

Four of my pantheon groups will be playing - Trivium, Anthrax, Gojira, Mastodon - so that's not bad, not bad at all  *horns*

I'm also looking forward to see Slayer, Saxon, Meshuggah, Immortal, and Soulfly  8)


Marilyn Manson will be playing last, Saturday 24:00 - but I think I can do without that ... or ?  ;)

I'd even be a bit frightened being there  :-[


At the other end, these guys (from the Finnish thickets) are gonna play too. Iac I'd prefer their company. One of their fave songs is Beer Beer  ;D

Korpiklaani:  Wooden Pints   www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIc4VHxU7iM&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BkGbwLWDXyp41MUjgGzszX

Korpiklaani:  Beer Beer   www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOKbhQbvpPA&feature=autoplay&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BkGbwLWDXyp41MUjgGzszX&playnext=2

www.copenhell.dk

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-05-18, 19:52:04
Have fun @ Copenhell Nicky, be sure to bring your earplugs ;). And avoiding Marilyn Mansons seems ok to me ;D.

This afternoon:
Muse - The Resistance
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water

np: Macroscream - Sisyphus

On progstreaming.com. Recommended by a progfriend, but I will keep it by one listening ::).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 23:46:27
Hostsonaten ~ The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Chapter One

Yep, this album is inspired by the poem of author Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Once, a long time ago this poem inspired Iron Maiden to write a song with the same name, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
One of their best songs, in my opinion.  *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 12:02:12
NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome 2 My Nightmare

This guy has a "bad" reputation  ;)  but he actually makes great music, maybe not prog, but certainly edgy, and some of his songs rock big time  *horns*


One of the worlds first shock-rocker.
Actually, I adored the song Schools Out, made me play the air-guitar in front of the mirror when I was still a child (;) ) but overall the guy lacks talent.
The only thing interesting about this man is the way he performs, the songs however, despite some awesome tracks like How You Gonna See me Now, Halo of Flies (seriously awesome!!  *horns*) and the aforementioned School's Out, are in pretty bad shape.

Yep, I'm not a fan, but then again I don't know the man's entire discography.
I doubt that'll change my mind though. ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-18, 11:06:32

That's the way I experienced it too. However, the lyrics are quite good, they engaged me  8)

Altho Abacab shows Genesis on the way over to disco, I consider it a worthwhile album, and I enjoy listening to it occasionally  :)

Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

I seriously believe that this song is an insult to all Genesis songs.  >:(

QuoteNP  Dreamscape:  Very

Not impressive, but I have to hear their later stuff .....  :)

Nicky.

Hmm, don't know that album.
I only have End of Silence, 5th Season and their latest effort Everlight, which I haven't heard btw.
Especially End of Silence is a marvelous prog-metal album.

What's the album like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 01:24:35
Opeth ~ Heritage

The drum-work on this album is phenomenal!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 08:04:36
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 23:46:27
Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

I seriously believe that this song is an insult to all Genesis songs.  >:(

Now, there's an interesting question and very legitimate too.
Who Dunnit? is quite possibly the worst song Genesis ever made. They made sure that it was the worst, so that every other song couldn't be considered worse. Which is really smart.
When you ask any Genesis fan what his favourite song is, you get all different answers (because there are so many!). When you ask them what the worst song is, there's only one possible answer. This emphasizes the feeling of 'so many good songs, one really bad song'.

Who Dunnit? is actually meant to be a little joke. It's making fun of the simplicity of Punk music.
While it is of course a bad song, it shouldn't be taken too seriously. Every band makes a joke song now and then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-19, 08:38:00
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-05-18, 19:52:04
Have fun @ Copenhell Nicky, be sure to bring your earplugs ;)

I don't see the purpose of going to a metal concert and using earplugs. That's like going to an Indian restaurant and pouring ketchup all over one's food  ::)


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-18, 23:46:27
overall the guy lacks talent.

Killer, School's Out, Billion Dollar Babies, and the first Welcome To My Nightmare are classic albums. They were groundbreaking in my youth  *horns*

Altho Alice Cooper isn't cutting edge any longer, he still makes excellent albums  8)


Quote
Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

Was it Genesis ?  ;)

Yeah, I dunno. Guess it's like our Genesis expert says:

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 08:04:36
Every band makes a joke song now and then.

There's lotta enjoyable stuff on Abacab too  8)


Quote
What's the album like?

Now I only played it once. It didnt invite to a second playing. Hm, most of all it reminded me of Vanden Plas (not so surprising), but not at all in league with Christ 0  ;)


NP  Novembre:  Materia   8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-19, 12:19:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-19, 08:38:00
I don't see the purpose of going to a metal concert and using earplugs. That's like going to an Indian restaurant and pouring ketchup all over one's food  ::)
I like this comparison  :D. Well, I don't use earplugs during concerts either ::).

np: Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 15:26:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-19, 12:19:40
I like this comparison  :D. Well, I don't use earplugs during concerts either ::).



If you lot have problems using earplugs then I'd say that your using the wrong ones. ;)

Mine are industrial quality and it costs top dollar (actually, euro but what the heck...) but it's worth it.
I use it at work, and during concerts and there is no loss in quality of the music I can tell you. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 15:29:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-19, 08:38:00

Now I only played it once. It didnt invite to a second playing. Hm, most of all it reminded me of Vanden Plas (not so surprising), but not at all in league with Christ 0  ;)


Actually, that is surprising.

When I listen to one of their albums, Vanden Plas is not a name that springs to mind.

DT, SG, SW, maybe CM* maybe but other than that...





*subtitles; Dream Theater, Shadow Gallery, Seventh Wonder, Circus Maximus. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-19, 16:26:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 15:26:25
If you lot have problems using earplugs then I'd say that your using the wrong ones. ;)

Mine are industrial quality and it costs top dollar (actually, euro but what the heck...) but it's worth it.
I use it at work, and during concerts and there is no loss in quality of the music I can tell you. ;)
For those 1 or 2 gigs a year I attend, it's not worth the investment ::). And I'm always far away from the speakers!

np: Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age  *horns*

Alone at home, so now I can play an album my wife doesn't appreciate that much :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 18:27:21
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 15:26:25
If you lot have problems using earplugs then I'd say that your using the wrong ones. ;)

Mine are industrial quality and it costs top dollar (actually, euro but what the heck...) but it's worth it.
I use it at work, and during concerts and there is no loss in quality of the music I can tell you. ;)

Yeah, I remember hearing a crackling sound at a concert. It turns out, that's your eardrum. Nicky, earplugs aren't taking away the feel of a concert. It's much better for your ears! Take this from one who studied biology...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-05-19, 19:14:19
Bruce Dickinson - accident of birth

Better than anything Maiden have done post 7th son i reckon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-19, 21:15:30
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-19, 15:26:25
If you lot have problems using earplugs then I'd say that your using the wrong ones. ;)

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 18:27:21
Nicky, earplugs aren't taking away the feel of a concert.

You guys miss the point  ::)

OK, let me try another comparison: It's like with c*nd*ms. It's not a question of using the right c*nd*m, it's the whole concept.

Or like takin a shower with a raincoat on. Tell me, Mad and Paxi, what's the best raincoat to wear when I take a shower ?

Or like warm beer:  Tell me guys, which is the best beer to warm up to 60° and drink ?

Man, I could continue ... but I think ya get the point  ;)


I need some good music now:

NP  Ulver:  Wars Of The Roses  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 22:10:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-19, 21:15:30
You guys miss the point  ::)

OK, let me try another comparison: It's like with c*nd*ms. It's not a question of using the right c*nd*m, it's the whole concept.

Or like takin a shower with a raincoat on. Tell me, Mad and Paxi, what's the best raincoat to wear when I take a shower ?

Or like warm beer:  Tell me guys, which is the best beer to warm up to 60° and drink ?

Man, I could continue ... but I think ya get the point  ;)

I think those are the wrong comparisons.

Better compare this with seat belts. Do you drive without them Nicky? Would you wear gloves if you'd be working with hazardous chemicals?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-20, 10:51:09
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-05-19, 22:10:43
I think those are the wrong comparisons.

Let me put it plain to you, Paxi:  The reality is that when you go to metal concerts, apart from a few guests who have serious hearing problems, only pussies are wearing earplugs, you see it on'm, they'r not real metalheads  ;)

Here's some real metal for real metalheads:

NP  Gojira:  A Sight To Behold    www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-WMczrt1w&feature=related   *horns*

I'm looking forward to seeing'm at Copenhell  8)

Interesting:  Frontman, guitarist and songwriter Joe Duplantier talks about the meaning of the upcoming album by saying, "When you become a musician, you don't have a boss telling you what to do so you have to be very responsible."

He goes on to say "With freedom comes responsibility, so I'm asking myself, 'What is freedom? What does it mean to me?' L'Enfant Sauvage reflects on that. There's no answer though. There's just life and questions."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Enfant_Sauvage_(album)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-20, 13:47:40
NP  Storm Corrosion:  Drag Ropes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=manW5v-AR7U

Very atmospheric  8)

Wikipedia:  Storm Corrosion is a musical collaboration between Mikael Åkerfeldt, of Swedish heavy metal band Opeth and Steven Wilson, an English musician and frontman of band Porcupine Tree. The project's self-titled first studio album Storm Corrosion was released on May 7, 2012 through Roadrunner Records.

The album has been described by Wilson as being "the final part in the odd trilogy of records completed by (Opeth's) Heritage and Steven Wilson's brand new solo album Grace for Drowning."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_Corrosion

Kinda interestin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-05-20, 14:16:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-20, 13:47:40
NP  Storm Corrosion:  Drag Ropes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=manW5v-AR7U

Very atmospheric  8)

Wikipedia:  Storm Corrosion is a musical collaboration between Mikael Åkerfeldt, of Swedish heavy metal band Opeth and Steven Wilson, an English musician and frontman of band Porcupine Tree. The project's self-titled first studio album Storm Corrosion was released on May 7, 2012 through Roadrunner Records.

The album has been described by Wilson as being "the final part in the odd trilogy of records completed by (Opeth's) Heritage and Steven Wilson's brand new solo album Grace for Drowning."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_Corrosion

Kinda interestin  ;)

Nicky.

Yes it is.

A bit different from what I was expecting. Steven Wilson never ceases to surprise.

NP Lost in the New Real - AAL
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-05-20, 17:27:44
It is indeed a very interesting project.
I've listened to this cd four times now, and it is indeed very different from Porcupine Tree and Opeth. But it wasn't entirely unexpected. Knowing both artists, I knew that it would sound a bit like this.
Like it very much. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-21, 20:28:02
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Galahad - Battle Scars
North Atlantic Oscillation - Fog Electric

The latter two on progstreaming.com. Those albums definitely won't make it to my cd collection ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-05-21, 21:08:21
NP: Opeth - Heritage

It seems this album needs to be turned up to 11 to listen to it properly.


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-21, 20:28:02
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Galahad - Battle Scars
North Atlantic Oscillation - Fog Electric

The latter two on progstreaming.com. Those albums definitely won't make it to my cd collection ;).

Progstreaming does seem to be experiencing a dry spell lately.  A few months ago, I found several albums there that I liked very much.  Lately, there hasn't been much there that excites me.  Oh, well.  I've got a backlog of recently acquired albums that need some attention anyway. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-22, 11:32:47
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-05-21, 21:08:21
It seems this album needs to be turned up to 11 to listen to it properly.

Just don't start using earplugs  ::)


NP  Orphaned Land:  ORwarriOR

Second run. A bit of a disappoinment. More interesting philosophically than it rocks  :-\

OL made it to my prog pantheon on the basis of Mabool, a stellar album  *horns*

Well, I'l give ORwarriOR some more runs. This group definitely merits it .....  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 11:57:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-22, 11:32:47
Just don't start using earplugs  ::)

I'm using the kind that make the music louder.   ;)

NP: Devin Townsend - Terria

A brilliant album by a very disturbed individual, just the way I like it.

And, no, I haven't slept.  I'll sleep when I'm dead.  Or when this album ends, whichever comes first.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-22, 13:54:50
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

It took me a while to click with SW but now I am totally addicted to their last three albums  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 18:54:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-20, 10:51:09
Let me put it plain to you, Paxi:  The reality is that when you go to metal concerts, apart from a few guests who have serious hearing problems, only pussies are wearing earplugs, you see it on'm, they'r not real metalheads  ;)



Let me put it this way;

Would you like to hear something during a concert, or just noise? ;)

When I go to concerts I can hear the music a lot better with earplugs than without.
Compare it with looking under water.
Without goggles your view is quite blurry but with goggles you can see a lot better. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 18:57:20
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-05-21, 21:08:21
NP: Opeth - Heritage

It seems this album needs to be turned up to 11 to listen to it properly.

I like that album, a lot!
I had to get used to it, because obviously the music is not what you would expect but rewards will come to those who endure. ;)
Especially the drums are outstanding!  *horns*

QuoteProgstreaming does seem to be experiencing a dry spell lately.  A few months ago, I found several albums there that I liked very much.  Lately, there hasn't been much there that excites me.  Oh, well.  I've got a backlog of recently acquired albums that need some attention anyway.

Must admit, I hardly ever listen to progstreaming, not as much as I used to do but I know that last week they've had a downtime.
Some technical problems, sort of.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:41:59
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-22, 13:54:50
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

It took me a while to click with SW but now I am totally addicted to their last three albums  8)
Only know 'Mercy Falls' and 'The Great Escape', they are *horns* indeed.

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-05-21, 21:08:21
Progstreaming does seem to be experiencing a dry spell lately.  A few months ago, I found several albums there that I liked very much.  Lately, there hasn't been much there that excites me.
Agreed. The last band I discovered was DeeExpus. Their album 'The King Of Number 33' is really 8). Recommended for people who like e.g. Seventh Wonder, Darkwater, Wolverine.

Just played this album, followed by the Jadis album 'More Than Meets The Eye'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:43:24
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 18:54:16
Compare it with looking under water.
Without goggles your view is quite blurry but with goggles you can see a lot better. ;)

C'mon Maddox, don't be such a pussy. When I go to the sea, I'm not using goggles! You only get the real sea-feeling when you look under water with bare eyes. With goggles you're taking away a lot of the pleasure of looking under water.
It's like going to a concert with earplugs! Totally ridiculous man!



;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 20:03:28
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:43:24

;)

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-22, 22:41:31
Sean Filkins - War and Peace.

A superb debut.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-22, 22:42:58
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 11:57:12
I'm using the kind that make the music louder.   ;)

NP: Devin Townsend - Terria

A brilliant album by a very disturbed individual, just the way I like it.

And, no, I haven't slept.  I'll sleep when I'm dead.  Or when this album ends, whichever comes first.   :)

Hopefully you are feeling refreshed after a peaceful sleep.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 23:18:23
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-22, 22:42:58
Hopefully you are feeling refreshed after a peaceful sleep.

Well, I did get some sleep, although I ended up listening to half of Ziltoid too before I went to bed.  Spent the afternoon in and out of traffic, so I'm not quite refreshed, but that did give me the opportunity to listen to:

Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase
Discipline. - To Shatter All Accord

Unfolded is really clicking for me now.  I've come to think they're probably influenced by both very old Genesis (Foxtrot era) and Van der Graaf Generator.  Definitely music that reveals itself to you slowly over repeated plays.  This might be the greatest band that nobody's ever heard of.   *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:41:59
Agreed. The last band I discovered was DeeExpus. Their album 'The King Of Number 33' is really 8). Recommended for people who like e.g. Seventh Wonder, Darkwater, Wolverine.

I also got and enjoy that DeeExpus album.  Somehow I got the idea that Seventh Wonder and Wolverine were metal bands, and I don't think I've even heard of Darkwater before.  Guess my list of bands to check out just got longer.


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:43:24
C'mon Maddox, don't be such a pussy. When I go to the sea, I'm not using goggles! You only get the real sea-feeling when you look under water with bare eyes. With goggles you're taking away a lot of the pleasure of looking under water.
It's like going to a concert with earplugs! Totally ridiculous man!



;)

Perhaps one could compromise and put condoms in one's ears?  (far as I know, that's not a dirty word, so I'll dispense with the *s)   ::)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 18:57:20
I like that album, a lot!
I had to get used to it, because obviously the music is not what you would expect but rewards will come to those who endure. ;)
Especially the drums are outstanding!  *horns*

re: Heritage, It's sounding good now, but it is soooo quiet!  If it turns out to be about bunny rabbits and butterflies, I'm gonna be annoyed.   >:(




NP: nothing, but when I head back out in a few minutes, I continue with

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts, which I think is beginning to click for me also.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-23, 12:11:32
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-05-22, 18:54:16
When I go to concerts I can hear the music a lot better with earplugs than without.

Well, Mad, guess I'd put you in the category of "guests who have serious hearing problems", as you don't seem like a pussy to me  ;)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:43:24
You only get the real sea-feeling when you look under water with bare eyes. With goggles you're taking away a lot of the pleasure of looking under water.

Actually I like both experiences  :)

You guys are straining yer metaphors bigtime  ::)


Quote
It's like going to a concert with earplugs! Totally ridiculous man!

At last ya got it right, Paxi. A man would be totally ridiculous wearing earplugs at a metal concert  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 23:18:23
Perhaps one could compromise and put condoms in one's ears?

You'd just look silly if the music is mindblowing  :o

Why not use bananas, if it's a metal concert ?  Then you can be the living representation of the ü and you don't need condoms at all  ;D


Quote
far as I know, that's not a dirty word, so I'll dispense with the *s

They'r only dirty after use ;)


Quote
If it turns out to be about bunny rabbits and butterflies, I'm gonna be annoyed.

What puzzles me is that the piece Slither is supposed to be a tribute to Dio. The lyrics of Slither don't strike me as being particularly complimentary, to say the least. What's the deal here ?


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-05-22, 13:54:50
It took me a while to click with SW but now I am totally addicted to their last three albums  8)

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:41:59
Only know 'Mercy Falls' and 'The Great Escape', they are *horns* indeed.

Yup, they are great, pantheon indeed, and I'm happy that they'v now become staples in the Room  *horns*

You guys can easily get all their studio albums  8)


So now the're only thirty to go, like:


NP  Orphaned Land:  Mabool  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-05-23, 20:20:22
Heritage by Opeth and actually enjoying it after some rubbish reviews

Nicky, i think Slither is more a tribute in the music to RJD than the lyrics but i could be wrong as per usual
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-05-23, 20:29:06
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 23:18:23
I also got and enjoy that DeeExpus album.  Somehow I got the idea that Seventh Wonder and Wolverine were metal bands, and I don't think I've even heard of Darkwater before.  Guess my list of bands to check out just got longer.
It also works the other way round. If you like DeeExpus, you'll not be disappointed with Seventh Wonder and Wolverine ;).

np: Gazpacho - London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-24, 10:38:48
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-22, 19:41:59
Just played this album, followed by the Jadis album 'More Than Meets The Eye'.
This first Jadis album is the one I like best. I have never been so impressed by its followers. Do you have the 2 CDs version, Teunis ? I really love the song This Changing Face that is on CD2. It seems that I have to check DeeExpus and Discipline in a near future.

PP Wishbone Ash - Argus A classic. Everybody should have listened to it at least once.

NP Porcupine Tree - Stars Die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-24, 13:43:17
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-05-23, 20:20:22
Heritage by Opeth and actually enjoying it after some rubbish reviews

8) Funky

Quote
Nicky, i think Slither is more a tribute in the music to RJD than the lyrics but i could be wrong

You could be right .....  :)


NP  Orphaned Land:  ORwarriOR

It's nice, but even on third listen it's musically nothing like Mabool  :-\

Mad, what do you think ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-24, 15:42:42
NP  Annihilator:  Metal   Bonus CD  *horns*

They'r not really a progmetal band, they just know how to make metal sound reeeal good, and they keep ya spellbound song after song. That's why they have a special place in my prog pantheon  8)

Annihilator is also where Mike II banged around before joining DT  :)

Funky, if you don't know this band, then go out and get Metal - rightaway ! - Bupie too  ;)

You get a bonus cd too, with some great songs from earlier albums.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-05-24, 16:02:49
I know Alice in hell and never never land and both have some decent interesting ideas wiht a bit of
tosh as well. Good band though but lost touch with them after 1991
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-24, 19:04:09
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-24, 10:38:48
Do you have the 2 CDs version, Teunis ?
Unfortunately not. Ordered it once, but received a mail that is wasn't available anymore :-\.

Anathema - Weather Systems
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-05-24, 21:53:09
JP:
OSI - "Office Of Strategic Influence"

NP:
OSI - "Free"

I really love this band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-05-25, 10:48:14
PP Orphaned Land - Mabool Great, great, great and no problem with the growls here :)

NP Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings  Great too. The title track is an impressive mini-epic, Not An Angel has one of the most addictive choruses I have heard and so on ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-25, 13:01:27
NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind   *horns* *horns* *horns*

This is my fave album these days. These guys came outta nowhere  ???  crashing into the prog scene, at a time when DT and Opeth are a bit down, and Nevermore seem to be never more  :(   and currently Eumeria are the flagbearers of prog  8)  imo, of course

These things happen fast in progworld, cuz talent counts  ;)

Guys, you don't need to listen to pussy music  :P


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-05-25, 10:48:14
Not An Angel has one of the most addictive choruses I have heard

Betcha  *horns*

The only minus is that the lyrics on the first two albums seem to me rather simple-minded  :-\


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-05-25, 10:48:14
PP Orphaned Land - Mabool Great, great, great and no problem with the growls here :)

You'r getting on, Bupie  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-25, 17:03:27
JP: The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
NP: Anathema - Weather Systems

These two albums are nearly identical!  It's uncanny!
Okay, maybe not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-05-25, 19:55:01
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-05-25, 20:29:03
Seventh Wonder ~ Waiting in the Wings

Speaking of which... ;) (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1733.msg62570#msg62570)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-26, 13:15:51
jp: Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
np: Wolverine - Communication Lost

track: Into The Great Nothing  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-26, 14:56:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-05-26, 13:15:51
jp: Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
np: Wolverine - Communication Lost

track: Into The Great Nothing  8) *horns*

*horns* *horns* (both of them ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-05-26, 17:55:25
Anathema ~ Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-26, 18:23:44
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Plains of Oblivion

Man, this guy is unbelievable  *horns* *horns* *horns*

A continuous stream of mind-blowing music  :o

Try this, guys - those who dare:

Jeff Loomis:  The Ultimatum   www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNoFS1d9fcY&feature=related

There's even some natural female singing, by Christine Rhoades, you wouldn't expect that on an album like this, but it works  8)

Jeff Loomis (ft Christine Rhoades):  Tragedy and Harmony    www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFbXyCbBSYM

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-05-27, 08:50:16
DeeExpus - Half way home

Wowser , this is one hell of an album  *horns* :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-27, 09:09:20
NP  Sun Caged:  The Lotus Effect

First run. Rather complex music, seems a grower  8)


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-22, 23:18:23
Somehow I got the idea that Seventh Wonder and Wolverine were metal bands

SW is clearly a metal band  :)

Quote
Guess my list of bands to check out just got longer.

One of the joys of being a proggie  ;)

I don't really need to add any - except maybe Sun Caged in the fly, think ya'l like'm - you got good momentum  8)

Just checked yer LP (the first post). I can pretty much subscribe to all of it - altho my LP is somewhat longer  :-[

Noted that you wrote:  "Led Zeppelin (Houses of the Holy, 4th album – really could pick any of them)"

I gather that you regard Zep as one of the biggies. I'd be curious to know where you'd place them at rock's top ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-27, 18:11:10
NP  Genesis:  Nursery Cryme  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-05-27, 18:21:23
Discipline - To Shatter all Accord

Fantastic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-05-27, 21:34:25
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-05-28, 06:51:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2012-05-27, 21:34:25
Neal Morse - Lifeline

Me too :)

Plus ,Isolate by Circus Maximus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-28, 10:38:48
Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1 recording  8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-05-28, 11:45:57
Just played:
Marillion - "Script For A Jester's Tear"

Possibly the very first Neo-Prog album. And a very good one at that.

Now playing:
Marillion - "Seasons End"

After all these years, it remains a very good album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-28, 17:20:14
IQ - Dark Matter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-05-28, 19:33:12
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-05-28, 23:41:30
Genesis ~ Calling All Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-05-29, 10:10:48
Haken - Aquarius

First listen and i am most impressed - like DT but without the noodling. So on that basis .. i am in  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-29, 15:40:36
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-05-29, 10:10:48
like DT but without the noodling.

You can noodle yerself  :P

But yeah:

Quote
First listen and i am most impressed .. i am in  :)

8) Funky

Fabulous band, no doubt about that  *horns*

Another surefire:

NP  Amorphis:  Skyforger  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-05-29, 19:50:02
New interesting releases on progstreaming.com. First I tried the new Quidam album, but after a few minutes I stopped ....... the lyrics are in Polish, can't get used to that ::).

Then I tried the new Harvest album 'Chasing Time'. Was pleasantly surprised. Some tracks reminded me of the Arjen Lucassen project 'Ambeon'. I'll give it a few more listenings for sure.

np: DeeExpus - King of Number 33  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-29, 22:22:35
After working last night I listened to

March of Ghosts and Night - Gazpacho

in the garden and enjoyed the sunshine. It looks like the mini heatwave is over but at least it will be easier to sleep.

NP Les Cinq Saisons - Harmonium. (ta Paco)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-30, 12:49:35
You guys don't have any tips I can use, so I'l just give this one another run - mmm:

NP  Amorphis:  Skyforger  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-05-30, 13:06:18
Use your reading glasses. ;)

NP> Affector ~ Harmageddon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-30, 16:08:09
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-05-30, 13:06:18
Use your reading glasses. ;)

I think I'l use my beer glasses. Beer goes well with some nice Indian veg food, which I'l be making for friends.

ND  Leffe Bruin

One'o my faves  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-05-30, 20:30:59
Harvest - Chasing Time
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-05-30, 23:24:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-30, 16:08:09
I think I'l use my beer glasses. Beer goes well with some nice Indian veg food, which I'l be making for friends.

ND  Leffe Bruin

One'o my faves  8)

Nicky.

ND> Hertog Jan Weizener.

Hmmmm....  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-31, 00:58:40
Headspace ~ I Am Anonymous

Heads up, metal alert!!

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

The singer of this band from the UK is...Damien Wilson. ;)
And it freggin' rocks!!!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2012-05-31, 11:51:59
Indigo, by Pendragon. For some reason I never really got into this song until recently, but now I'm just amazed by it. Pretty fantastic.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-31, 12:07:36
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-31, 00:58:40
Headspace ~ I Am Anonymous
And it friggin' rocks!!!  8)

OK, noted'm in my groups to check  :)

NP  Jeff Loomis:  Plains of Oblivion  *horns*

This is too b*sy for you guys  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-05-31, 16:05:28
DeeExpus who are just amazing accompanied me into work this morning and not sure who will ahve the pleasure this afternoon  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:32:30
Ultravox - Vienna

This album is huge. It's in my top 5 of the whole New Wave period but it could rank n° 1 if I had to think of a ranking. Of course, I don't expect to convert anybody to a 32 years old album belonging to a non prog genre. But still ...  :D

After a couple of decades (!) of inactivity, Ultravox's new album came out this week and is receiving harsh reviews but I am still tempted to buy it. The problem is that I don't consider any of their post-Vienna albums as a masterpiece, even if I rather like Rage In Eden (beautiful title for an album by the way). But I know me, I am a sinner, I can't resist to temptation  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:38:39
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:32:30
Ultravox - Vienna

This album is huge. It's in my top 5 of the whole New Wave period but it could rank n° 1 if I had to think of a ranking. Of course, I don't expect to convert anybody to a 32 years old album belonging to a non prog genre. But still ...  :D

After a couple of decades (!) of inactivity, Ultravox's new album came out this week and is receiving harsh reviews but I am still tempted to buy it. The problem is that I don't consider any of their post-Vienna albums as a masterpiece, even if I rather like Rage In Eden (beautiful title for an album by the way). But I know me, I am a sinner, I can't resist to temptation  :)

This means nothing to me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-05-31, 18:42:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:32:30
Ultravox - Vienna
I'm an Ultravox fan as well, though I own no more than a collection album ;).

Day Six - The Grand Design  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-05-31, 19:47:47
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-05-27, 18:21:23
Discipline - To Shatter all Accord

Fantastic!

Good to see someone else enjoying them (I saw Iggy is too).  I'm really enjoying their prior album too now, and I may go ahead and get their first.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-05-27, 09:09:20
Just checked yer LP (the first post). I can pretty much subscribe to all of it - altho my LP is somewhat longer  :-[

Noted that you wrote:  "Led Zeppelin (Houses of the Holy, 4th album – really could pick any of them)"

I gather that you regard Zep as one of the biggies. I'd be curious to know where you'd place them at rock's top ?

Yeah, I guess I should update my LP some more.  It's a tricky process for many reasons.

I'd say Zep is one of the top few hard rock bands of all time.  I'd place them at a similar level to The Who.  Zep was more consistent IMO, but The Who did Quadrophenia, which rates very high on my list of albums.  As to rating Zep among all rock bands, that's harder to say (as it would be for any band).  There are so many bands to choose from, with a vast range of styles.  It's hard to compare.  Certainly they're essential to have in one's collection IMO, but I don't think I'd place them at #1 of all bands if you put a gun to my head and made me choose (not sure who I would choose instead though).  As always, musical categories are questionable at best, but I think I would call them the best blues-rock band ever. 

Recently played:

Anathema - Alternative 4         
The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium   
Blind Ego - Mirror
Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase

NP: Opeth - Heritage


Alternative 4: I'm beginning to notice some nice detail here.  Perhaps it's a grower.
De-loused:  I'm really getting into this one.  It's crazy, but it rocks, and there's a lot to notice on repeated plays.
Mirror: I've lived with this one for quite a while now.  I like it -- some songs a lot, but it's not quite "great" in my eyes.
The Black Forest: One of my progstreaming finds.  Really enjoy this album.  Probably my favorite Roine Stolt project so far.
Posthumous Silence: Still struggling with this one.  It's got some good parts, but it's yet to click for me.
Unfolded Like Staircase:  Equally as good as To Shatter All Accord IMO (It's a grower.)  I've raved about these guys enough though.

Heritage: This one is falling into place nicely.  It definitely does help to play it at high volume since the nuances of the quiet parts are hard to catch otherwise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-01, 08:07:22
Anathema  Eternity

This is a real grower , like a lot of their music , so for that reason i am in
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-01, 09:23:47
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:38:39

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-05-31, 17:32:30
Ultravox - Vienna

This album is huge. It's in my top 5 of the whole New Wave period but it could rank n° 1 if I had to think of a ranking. Of course, I don't expect to convert anybody to a 32 years old album belonging to a non prog genre. But still ...  :D

After a couple of decades (!) of inactivity, Ultravox's new album came out this week and is receiving harsh reviews but I am still tempted to buy it. The problem is that I don't consider any of their post-Vienna albums as a masterpiece, even if I rather like Rage In Eden (beautiful title for an album by the way). But I know me, I am a sinner, I can't resist to temptation  :)

This means nothing to me

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-01, 11:10:37
At last someone got it , cheers Mad  ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-06-01, 15:27:14
I got it too at first sight, Funkster, and it was a Brilliant answer indeed. Ha Ha Ha  :D

NP Angra - Aqua
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-01, 21:58:04
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-01, 11:10:37
At last someone got it , cheers Mad  ;)

Cheers, Funkster! ;)

NP> Headspace ~ I Am Anonymous

Mix Dream Theater with Damian Wilson and you'll end up with Headspace.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-06-02, 13:29:22
Spock's beard - Snow
Circus Maximus - Isolate

Pretty damn good  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-03, 10:58:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-05-31, 19:47:47
I'd say Zep is one of the top few hard rock bands of all time ....

Nice answer, Greenie  :)

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De-loused:  I'm really getting into this one.  It's crazy, but it rocks, and there's a lot to notice on repeated plays.

:)


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-06-02, 13:29:22
Circus Maximus - Isolate

Pretty damn good  *horns*

8)  Funky

Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-01, 08:07:22
like a lot of their music, so for that reason i am in

I thought it was their haircuts that you liked  ;D


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-01, 21:58:04
Mix Dream Theater with Damian Wilson and you'll end up with Headspace.  8)

Sounds interesting, Mad .....  :)


NP  Discipline  on  YouTube

First run .....  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-03, 16:41:01
NP  Radiance:  The Burning Sun  (on YouTube)

Formidable  *horns* *horns* *horns*

And it's not even released on cd  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-04, 08:15:27
NP  Storm Corrosion  on  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=manW5v-AR7U&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=ALYL4kY05133piXwdKJdZi3xuZdyQRmrUU

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-04, 10:05:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAQwSGGKNhg

Abba meets symphonic metal = genius
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-06-05, 17:09:30
First chapter - Circus Maximus and i am most impressed. Reminds me slightly of Pagan's mind which is no bad thing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-06-06, 11:51:13
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-06-05, 17:09:30
First chapter - Circus Maximus and i am most impressed. Reminds me slightly of Pagan's Mind which is no bad thing

I have severe problems with the singer of PM. Imo, in all respects, CM are classes above PM, I have CM in the top league together with DT  *horns*

Great news: In a private event for fans, Circus Maximus revealed that their next album will be released June 1, and will be called Nine. They described the album being both more melodic and more dynamic than the two previous albums. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Maximus_(Norwegian_band)

And: Nine is the third full-length studio album by the Norwegian progressive metal band Circus Maximus. The album will be [or rather should now have been, nb] released on June 1, 2012.

The album is being described as more melodic and dynamic than the previous album. The album is also more guitar-oriented. "The majority of the material on the new record was written by Mats Haugen and he has taken the music to a kind of simpler and more accessible approach, yet kept the progressive elements and the "nerve" that is Circus Maximus" says Truls Haugen. Circus Maximus will appear live in some selected shows in the summer before launching a full scale tour in support of the new album. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_(Circus_Maximus)

Man, gotta get that asap !


Played some Danish groups - Section A, The Arcane Order, Mnemic - and that was interesting in many ways ... but in short, it didnt change my position that there is only one Danish prog pantheon group: Anubis Gate  *horns*

If any of you guys like some Danish rock music, I'd like to hear of it  ;)


NP  Adagio:  Archangels in Black

Super  *horns*

Bupie, you should play some of the excellent French prog: Adagio, Gojira, Demians, Spheric Universe Experience  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 13:04:37
Interesting points Nicky but PM do more for me than DT ! Please forgive such blasphemy  ;)

At least we can agree that Circus maximus rock a big fat one  *horns*

Downloaded the 2 Fifth Angel albums this morning together with some Fates Warning - the spectre within and awaken the guardian - more their power metal then progressive metal albums so maybe the latter albums will be next on my radar   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-06-06, 14:24:39
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 13:04:37
Please forgive such blasphemy  ;)

Maybe I should make that trip to Liverpool .....  >:(

;D

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Fifth Angel

Never heard of'm before  :o

What are they like ?

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maybe the latter albums will be next on my radar

I got all the FW albums, they'r pantheon with me  *horns*

For a while I wasnt too hot on the first three with John Arch, but I play'm now and then, and they'r slooowly growing. Who knows where that'l end .....

I'm not either so excited about the recent Arch/Matheos album, but I plan to get it soon .....


Just got Star of Ash's The Thread from the Amazon "Julemand", as Ms 007 calls him  ;D

Gonna go home and play it. Some nice black metal, very melodic, atmospheric, and not so heavy, with Ihriel, Ms Ihsahn, at the helm  8)

Maybe somethin for you, Funky Boy  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 15:53:32
I will post some Fifth Angel videos when i get home from work Nicky but in the meantime

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Angel

http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Fifth_Angel/1214

Not really down with the whole black metal thing as although i appreciate the atmosphere i cannot get with the whole satanic imagery/lyrics. But then again what do i know ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 22:59:53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG60i5MzgrI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbVSZljEPa8

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-06-06, 23:27:14
Yesterday and today:

Threshold - "Subsurface"
Threshold - "Replica"
Threshold - "Dead Reckoning"

Getting in the mood for "March In Progress".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-06-07, 09:56:21
Crimson Glory - Crimson glory

A big dash of Queensryche  , a pinch of pomp and a smidgeon of Maiden/Priest stirred with some silver masks and - voila
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-06-07, 12:26:15
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 22:59:53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG60i5MzgrI

Thanx, Funky. I'l have to wait till I get to a computer where I can listen to stuff ..... :)


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-06-07, 09:56:21
Crimson Glory - Crimson glory

Yeah, I'l have to get back to them .....


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-06, 15:53:32
Not really down with the whole black metal thing as although i appreciate the atmosphere i cannot get with the whole satanic imagery/lyrics.

I too get turned off by the satanic thingy (being a Christian), but Funky, there's masses of so-called black metal that's elsewhere. You know that too: Enslaved, Arcturus, Opeth, Scar Symmetry, Nevermore, Ihsahn, Emperor, etc. Lots of it is basically pagan, often glimpsing toward Christianity. "Black metal" has just become another of these many loose designations. It's just a way of indicating a dark or somber sound  ;)


Played:


Steppenwolf:  Monster

One of the great classics of rock. John Kay was genius  *horns*


Sun Caged:  The Lotus Effect

Super, good lyrics too  *horns*


ICS Vortex:  Storm Seeker

First listen. Great  *horns*


NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

This album has all that an edgy proggie desires:  The solid and vigorous base/rhythm section, the daaark sound of Loomis, the blast beats of All That Remains, angelic (like Jamie) and mercurial (like Bradley) singing, a guitarist up there with JP and Loomis, just as sparing and penetrating, keys like Rudess, lots'o melody ... and it all sounds  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Requires some adaption, of course  ;)

As I said in an earlier post, I regard these guys as the current flagbearers of prog  8)

Therefore it's strange that no other Roomies play'm  ???

What's a bit lacking, compared to the rest, is the lyrics, which are not so advanced, but then, these guys are only in their twenties ... and after all, the album title is Rebel Mind. (In prog, lyrics are usually the best indicator of the age of band members.) With this powerful music, one would'v enjoyed some lyrics ala Clive, JP, or Glenn. But with these guys, I'm sure it'l come  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-06-07, 20:39:21
Again:

Threshold - "Dead Reckoning"

Threshold is something special. Technically they are really fine musicians, but it goes beyond that. This is super melodic music.
This is the sort of Metal I can play for my dad. I remember he liked a couple of songs, and not only the soft ones.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-06-08, 11:25:05
NP  Steppenwolf: 7  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-06-08, 16:42:13
JP: The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
     Van der Graaf Generator - Godbluff

NP: King Crimson - Red

Contemplating getting another album by each of the above.  For MV, it'll be Frances the Mute.  I have some ideas for VdGG.  Any suggestions for KC?  (I have Red and Discipline, plus In the Court of the Crimson King on tape or vinyl somewhere or other.)  I was thinking maybe Larks Tongues in Aspic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-06-08, 16:50:40
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-06-08, 16:42:13
Any suggestions for KC?

Greenie, I suggest that you get some of their later stuff. The territory covered by them in the 34 years of their studio album releases is greater than any other group I can think of. I can recommend The Power To Believe, their latest, from 2003 - super album  *horns*

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For MV, it'll be Frances the Mute. 

I can support that, Greenie  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-08, 21:09:28
Next to play is rebel mind by Eumeria , not sure who recommended that ....  ;)

Sure they will be better than DT  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-09, 12:00:40
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-08, 21:09:28
not sure who recommended that ....  ;)

Good question, Funky  ???

Can't be me, cuz I'm sooo shy  :-[

But I'm sure you'l like'm. Be patient tho, this music is a ripper, right from start  *horns*

Did you actually get the album, Funky ?


NP  Genesis:  Trick Of The Tail  (on repeat)  *horns*

This one seemed remote to me, so I'm givin it some runs  8)

Strange that they'd be doin that disco stuff ten years later  ???

Well, it must have been hard losin such talented musicians as Gabriel and Hackett - and one's wife  :(

Yes (the band) certainly turned back after Relayer to be more accessible, which they were with the fabulous Going For The One, but they never sold out like Genesis ... well, except for Owner Of A Lonely Heart, but that was a single, man, not a whole album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-11, 14:09:21
Primal fear - Black sun (more Priest that Priest  *horns*)  ;)

Eumeria - rebel mind is on a first spin and sounds good

I have loads of bands and albums to catch up on as well , like

Orphaned land - mabool , way of orwarrior or whatever it is called
Stratovarious
Adagio
Lost horizon

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-11, 15:38:22
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-11, 14:09:21
Primal fear - Black sun (more Priest than Priest  *horns*)  ;)

I don't know'm, Funky, I'v only heard the name. I'v added them to my groups to check. Thanx  :)

However, if they'r like pre-Painkiller Priest, I'm not too interested. What many people fail to realise is that Priest changed tremendously already with Painkiller, and particularly afterwards. They became real progressive, in music and lyrics. The change with Painkiller (1990) is, to my knowledge, due to mainly two factors: Rob pressed on the guys to go much heavier, as Metallica, Slayer and several other groups where taking metal in that direction; and probably due to Priest's desire to go heavier, they exchanged Dave Holland with the killerdrummer Scott Travis. Priest's sadly underrated Jugulator (1997) and Demolition (2001) are real groundbreaking albums ... and then of course Nostradamus .....  ;)

Forget about Maiden, man. They started out being a Priest clone, they were never anything near as groundbreaking, and they never really changed, only following the general trend toward heavier  :-\

In crime, one says: Follow the money. In rock, if one wants to be upfront, one follows the edge  ;)


NP  Judas Priest:  Ram It Down  *horns*

Actually, one can already see some progression in Ram, mainly in the lyrics, e.g. Monsters Of Rock, where they talk about how metal arose out of the mists of the Black Country  8)


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Eumeria - rebel mind is on a first spin and sounds good

Just wait and see .....  ;)

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Orphaned land - mabool , way of orwarrior or whatever it is called

Start with Mabool, Funky, super album  *horns*

I don't quite know about ORwarriOR, but I'v played it some three times, and it hasnt really gripped me. Mabool is in any case more accessible  ;)

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Adagio

*horns*


"It started many years ago, out of the black country
The seed became the embryo, for all on earth to see
Like stealth the word spread mouth to mouth, all corners of the land
And soon the thing began to grow, and get right out of hand

From the concrete jungle
The smoke, the dirt, the grime
Could not contain the hunger
It grew and grew in time, into a

Monster, Monster of rock
They could never bind it
It vowed to reach the top
Monster, Monster of rock
They could never bind it
Impossible to stop

Took the sound across the seas, the people stood in awe
At last the sound had come to them
That they'd been waiting for

And millions roared, and millions cheered
This spectacle on stage
And everyone went crazy as it bellowed out in rage"

Judas Priest: Monsters Of Rock

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-11, 15:52:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-11, 15:38:22
I don't know'm, Funky, I'v only heard the name. I'v added them to my groups to check. Thanx  :)

However, if they'r like pre-Painkiller Priest, I'm not too interested. What many people fail to realise is that Priest changed tremendously already with Painkiller, and particularly afterwards. They became real progressive, in music and lyrics. The change with Painkiller (1990) is, to my knowledge, due to mainly two factors: Rob pressed on the guys to go much heavier, as Metallica, Slayer and several other groups where taking metal in that direction; and probably due to Priest's desire to go heavier, they exchanged Dave Holland with the killerdrummer Scott Travis. Priest's sadly underrated Jugulator (1997) and Demolition (2001) are real groundbreaking albums ... and then of course Nostradamus .....  ;)

Forget about Maiden, man. They started out being a Priest clone, they were never anything near as groundbreaking, and they never really changed, only following the general trend toward heavier  :-\


Primal fear are very Painkiller influenced Nicky and well worth a listen.

As per usual  ;) i cannot agree with your views on Maiden. To say that the likes of Powerslave and seventh son of a seventh son are not progressive are just plain wrong. In fact prior to nostradmus it is Maiden who made the far more progressive albums and Priest who dumbed down to try to capture the American market - Ram it down and turbo being the guilty parties until painkiller reedemed them. Unless it could be argued that it was an attempt to capture a more thrash oriented market.

Opinions , opinions eh.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-11, 18:15:31
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-11, 15:52:49
Opinions , opinions eh.

OK, Funky, I'l admit that I'm not a big fan, and thus not an expert, on neither pre-Painkiller Priest nor Maiden at all. From Painkiller on, i.e. with Jugulator, Demolition, Angel of Retribution, Nostradamus, and the official live albums from that period, YES, here I am a big fan and, if not an expert, at least very knowledgable about both music and lyrics  *horns*

I just found out that there are lotta forums on Maiden vs Priest .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-06-11, 20:41:32
Marillion - "Misplaced Childhood"

The three songs: Kayleigh, Lavender and Bitter Suite get me any time.
It doesn't get more emotional than this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-06-13, 09:40:38
It's not very crowded here...


NP:
The Deadstation - "Episode 01: Like Peering Into The Deepest Ocean Abyss"
(http://f0.bcbits.com/z/81/50/815018889-1.jpg)

This is an EP of a new Progressive Metal band. Sounds good! And it's free (http://thedeadstation.bandcamp.com/), so why not check it out?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-06-13, 09:51:03
Also check out this nice (also free (http://intervalsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-space-between)) instrumental Prog Metal album by Intervals.

(http://f0.bcbits.com/z/16/07/1607502450-1.jpg)

Not for the faint-hearted. ;)
Reminds me a bit of Cloudkicker.

Isn't it awesome when bands give away their music for free? *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-06-14, 12:59:40
Paxi, I'l check out your tips when I get over to Ms 007 in Malmö on Saturday  :)

After having been shelled by Eumeria, Anubis Gate, and Priest for some days  *horns*   I needed somethin slower, with groove:

NP  Queensrÿche:  Dedicated to Chaos  (on repeat)

Their latest album. Super  *horns*

I seem to be the only one listenin to late Q, or ?

They have worked their way to a quite singular sound  8)

Their albums require quite some tunin in  ;)

But here is one of their more accessible pieces from Chaos, a lovely song:

Queensrÿche:  Around The World    www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1JWWOL-opI

Great group !

Seattle is home to 8 of my pantheon acts:  Queensrÿche, Nevermore, Jeff Loomis, Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell, Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder  *horns*

Don't think any other city or region gets there.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-06-14, 15:19:42
Hi Nicky!

I enjoy some Queensrÿche, every now and then. I had a teacher in college who liked them and he gave me "Tribe" to listen to. Love that cd!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-06-15, 13:48:55
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

First listen and an exciting one. I like the artwork too but haven't found the time to get into the story and read the psychiatric report yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-06-15, 16:06:31
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-06-15, 13:48:55
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

First listen and an exciting one. I like the artwork too but haven't found the time to get into the story and read the psychiatric report yet.

I like that album too.  Hadn't noticed the psychiatric report -- I guess it's about the title character?


JP: Sylvan - Sceneries
     Blind Ego - Mirror
     Van der Graaf Generator - Godbluff
     Opeth - Heritage      Getting there...


NP: Anathema - Alternative 4   I guess it is a grower.  I'm finding it more substantial than I did the first couple of spins.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-06-15, 16:46:28
Off prog and metal at the moment so for a change it is -

The damned - machine gun etiquette
Orange Juice - rip it up
X ray spex - germ free adolescents
The buzzcocks - singles going steady
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-06-16, 19:55:29
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-06-15, 13:48:55
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

First listen and an exciting one.
I told you ;). Just played the album too
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-17, 17:42:25
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-06-13, 09:51:03
Also check out this nice (also free (http://intervalsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-space-between)) instrumental Prog Metal album by Intervals.

Sounds like youths showing that they master the basics of metal, but they still have to work their way to their own special touch  ;)

Paxi, if you like this sorta sound, and you want something more developed, then try out Eumeria  :)


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-06-13, 09:40:38
The Deadstation - "Episode 01: Like Peering Into The Deepest Ocean Abyss"

Sounds good!

Betcha !  Sounds real good  *horns*

Gonna keep an eye on these guys. Hope they make a cd release soon.

The names of the musicians are new to me, but Jens Bogren, who mastered the album, warrants quality.

Thanx, Paxi  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-06-19, 19:42:12
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-20, 11:21:20
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-06-15, 16:06:31
I like that album too.  Hadn't noticed the psychiatric report -- I guess it's about the title character?
I guess too but I still have to read it.

Warning : the comments to come are especially dedicated to Funkster ...  ;)

PP Ultravox ! - Ultravox !
PP Ultravox ! - Ha !- Ha !- Ha!
PP Ultravox - Systems Of Romance

I had sparse souvenirs of those three first Ultravox albums with John Foxx. I bought remastered versions with bonuses and those extended sleeve notes that I am always eager for, whatever the band. Ultravox ! has the freshness and emergency of a debut album and it includes the fantastic The Wild, The Beautiful and the Damned. Ha !- Ha !- Ha! is probably the most consistent of the bunch : a convincing mix of punk rock and new wave keyboards, with no real stand-out track but a lot of good ones (Hiroshima Mon Amour, The Man Who Dies Every Day ...). For Systems Of Romance, they dropped their "!" and their guitarist (as they thought he was too stuck in the punk rock style) : considering the soporific result, I guess the second move was not a good one  :P I can understand why Island dropped them too afterwards.  The next album would be a completely different beast but Funky already knows this one  :)

NP UFO - Seven Deadly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-20, 17:48:01
NP Orphaned Land - Mabool 8) Getting better at each listen !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-06-21, 10:41:50
NP Martin Orford - The old Road  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-06-21, 12:45:45
NP  Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill

The band was fallin apart at the time (1996), but it sure is good that they pulled thru with this album: highly original, groundbreaking, gripping, heart-rending  *horns*

But definitely not for the faint-hearted They can stick to Megadeth  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-06-21, 18:34:18
Tried a few albums (IZZ, Citizen Cain, Mr. Gil) on progstreaming.com, but couldn't stand them more than 5 minutes ::).

np: Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-06-22, 09:17:09
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-06-20, 11:50:37
Hold on, I'm getting there...

Am I right in assuming that you'r goin more metal these days, Paxi ?

However, when the baby arrives, you'l have to replace metal with sweet lullabies - talk with Mad about that  ;)

How's the baby comin on ?


NP  The Deadstation:  Like Peering Into The Deepest Ocean Abyss  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-06-22, 18:58:39
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Anathema - Weather Systems
Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-22, 23:46:45
Rush ~ Clockwork Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-23, 15:55:15
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-22, 23:46:45
Rush ~ Clockwork Angels

Have to get that one too .....  :)


Played:  DeeExpus  on  YouTube

Not really me  :-\


NP  Primal Fear  on  YouTube

Yup, here's one for me  *horns*

E.g.  Primal Fear:  Diabolus    www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEzkqc_GL2w&feature=fvst

Super groove, and cool guitar solo  8)

Thanx, Funky  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-06-23, 19:05:34
Today:
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Pendragon - Pure
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-23, 20:11:42
Mad can actually get it right  ;)

NP  Mindflow  on  YouTube Mix  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=77AjeL2Kztk&feature=BFa&list=AL94UKMTqg-9C1z0OtTHe6bnDseLAfcKGp

Moderately heavy melodic progmetal, should be enjoyable for all Roomies  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-24, 11:56:15
NP  Explosions in the Sky  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0o8JCxjjpM&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9CdPWd4TeZKZ7s7qAsaZGO4

Everything else but  8)

Hey guys, have yer ladies forbidden you to write anythin in the Room ?  What's happened to sharin' ?  ;)

Nicky-
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-06-24, 18:34:22
Toto - Tambu
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-24, 19:40:28
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Plains of Oblivion

This is the one to take over from Eumeria. Extraordinary musician  *horns*

Dirk Verbeuren on drums is amazing too  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-06-24, 20:27:06
Nine by Circus Maximus but only briefly as been a bit of a busy day but liking what i have heard so far

The music that accompanied my journey to and from Cornwall last week included

American Idiot - Green Day
Reckless - Bryan Adams
Liberty of Norton Folgate - Madness
Best of Big Country
Best of Simple Minds   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-06-24, 20:58:24
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2012-06-24, 20:27:06
The music that accompanied my journey to and from Cornwall last week included

....

Guess you had wifey in the car  ;)


NP  Necrophagist  on  YouTube Mix

Got here cuz of Sami, but ... hm ...  :-\


I like this one:  "The definition of WIFEY is 'Serious girlfriend, wife material'" - www.internetslang.com/WIFEY-meaning-definition.asp

Leaves me wonderin what it's like havin an immaterial wife. Guess the're some things one can't do together  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-06-24, 21:07:37
And both the boys Nicky so nothing too controversial

Must make up for it this week  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-25, 09:18:51
NP  Gary Hughes & friends:  Once and Future King, Part 2

Wonderful and edifying album  *horns*

You guys should really get this double-album, not so far from Arena musically  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-25, 16:24:28
Plains of oblivion by Jeff Loomis for the first time

Another Nicky recommendation so hopes are high  ;)

After that it will be Into the mirror black by Sanctuary ie pre Nevermore
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-25, 16:36:59
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-25, 16:24:28
Another Nicky recommendation so hopes are high  ;)

:)  Funky

I'm sure you won't be disappointed  ;)

Quote
After that it will be Into the mirror black by Sanctuary ie pre Nevermore

Tell me what you think  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-25, 18:41:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-06-25, 16:36:59
:)  Funky

I'm sure you won't be disappointed  ;)

Tell me what you think  :)

Nicky.

Will do Nicky , although i had the Sanctuary album back in the day but not heard it in 15 plus years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-06-25, 19:54:52
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-06-25, 20:13:34
Echolyn ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-25, 23:31:14
One for Nicky i reckon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inQMxyd40GU
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-06-26, 17:49:22
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-06-25, 23:31:14
One for Nicky i reckon

Thanx, Funky. Looks real interesting, like the connections to TestAmenT and Nevermore. But I'l have to wait till I get over to Ms 007 this coming weekend ...  8)


NP  Spiral Architect:  A Sceptic's Universe

An old classic from 2000  *horns*

Funky, whadaya think about this one ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 10:21:17
A bit too technical for me Nicky i am afraid

Mastodon - Leviathan for the first time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-06-27, 12:34:11
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 10:21:17
A bit too technical for me Nicky i am afraid

They are rather technical, but one can get somewhat into'm - altho A Sceptic's Universe probably won't become one'o my fave albums. But they'v inspired several other major groups, and it's interesting to seek up the connection  ;)

Quote
Mastodon - Leviathan for the first time

Yeah, that's a good'un  *horns*


I had a Saga day today, played:

Saga:   Heads or Tales   Worlds Apart   Images at Twilight

They aint either pantheon with me, but enjoyable nonetheless. Here are two of my Saga faves:

Saga:  Scratching the Surface (Live)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYaATdhtEKg

Saga:  Wind Him Up   www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tS9MgTGwfs

Enjoy !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 18:15:28
Sanctuary - into the mirror black

They have reformed after the demise of nevermore  :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 18:46:18
New name to me , but pretty damn good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=MzYRu_oU3LY&NR=1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-06-27, 19:47:05
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 18:46:18
New name to me , but pretty damn good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=MzYRu_oU3LY&NR=1

Not bad. Not bad at all!

NP> Coheed & Cambria ~ No World for Tomorrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-06-27, 19:47:33
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 18:15:28
Sanctuary - into the mirror black

They have reformed after the demise of nevermore  :'(

That is a fine album, yes sir!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-06-27, 19:47:48
JP: Cloudkicker - The Discovery
     Cloudkicker - The Map is Not the Territory
     Cloudkicker - Portmanteau
     Cloudkicker - ]]][[[

NP: Anathema - Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-06-28, 13:25:45
Black Sabbath - mob rules

I prefer the Dio and Tony Martin eras to Ozzy except maybe paranoid and master of reality and this is my fave Sabs album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-06-28, 13:27:38
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2012-06-27, 18:15:28
Sanctuary - into the mirror black

They have reformed after the demise of Nevermore  :'(

Interesting  8)

I have to do some Sanctuary .....  :)

I like Warrel's singing in Nevermore (not everybody does), but in comparing Warrel's solo album with Jeff's two, I find Jeff's far more exciting; so I expect to be following Jeff's projects more closely than Warrel's  ;)


Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-06-28, 13:25:45
Black Sabbath - Mob Rules

... this is my fave Sabs album  *horns*

OK, I'l check it out .....

Got Nightmare and Cloudkicker on my list to check too now .....

Hey Funky, man, yer givin me a lotta work  :o

;)


NP  Still Saga

- whether sagacious or not  ;)

Got my first Saga song on my classic songs list now (Wind Him Up)  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-06-29, 19:30:44
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-06-29, 22:58:52
Neal Morse ~ s/t
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-30, 10:15:43
NP  The Deadstation:  Like Peering Into The Deepest Ocean Abyss  *horns*

Just added TDS to my prog pantheon  8)

These guys are formidable !

Thanx, Paxi  :)

They have an FB-page where we discuss all sorta things re rock  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-30, 11:47:09
NP  DragonLord  on  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkE-FeI_mMU&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AQku5CekHXLHfolQvLjMmT

For growlups  ;)

Thanx, Funky  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-06-30, 13:32:54
I live to serve oh great Nicky  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-06-30, 14:41:19
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-06-30, 16:45:14
NP  Genesis:  Nursery Crime

I listened a lot to this album back in them days. Brings back many sweet memories  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-06-30, 19:45:40
Toto - Falling In Between
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-06-30, 21:04:56
The Devin Townsend Project ~ KI

From his four Project-albums, this must be the weirdest.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-07-01, 16:53:09
The Devin Townsend Project ~ Deconstruction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-07-01, 18:21:19
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-07-01, 18:51:23
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

First listen  *horns*

I'm actually listening to a YouTube with the full album:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRkacBcHhY&feature=related

seemingly with their full permission. Great !

Guess they'r thinking that responsible fans will buy the cd and go to their concerts - which I definitely plan to do: buy the cd soon, and go to the concert August 24 in Copenhagen.

Also, they'r very humanitarian and generous, so even if some fans don't pay up, it's OK  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-07-01, 23:16:29
JP: Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest
     Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
     Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
     DeeExpus - King of Number 33

NP: Jethro Tull - A Passion Play


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-06-30, 21:04:56
The Devin Townsend Project ~ KI

From his four Project-albums, this must be the weirdest.

Hmm, perhaps the most varied.  I think it's the best of the four.  Pretty much everything Devin does is weird.   ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-02, 08:30:03
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels  (on repeat)

Oh man, this is just soooooo good  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-07-03, 14:45:11
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-07-01, 23:16:29
Pretty much everything Devin does is weird.   ;D

Can't argue with that!  ;D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-02, 08:30:03
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels  (on repeat)

Oh man, this is just soooooo good  *horns*

Nicky.



Agree!!!!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-03, 15:25:36
Played:


The Ocean (Collective):  Heliocentric

Interesting biblical and religious lyrics, but doesnt do much for me  :-\


Slayer:  Reign in Blood

Lotta energy, and moderately interesting lyrics, but does even less for me. I actually took the cd out after some six tracks. I'd like to hear some more of their newer stuff, but I can't have albums with titles like God Hates Us All and Christ Illusion in my collection  :-\


Now I'm in a Rush to get home  *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-07-03, 14:45:11
Agree!!!!  8)

Yeah, isnt it magnificent, Mad  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-03, 17:46:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-07-01, 18:51:23
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

I'm actually listening to a YouTube with the full album:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRkacBcHhY&feature=related
Thanks for the link Nicky. I have to admit I never really listened to their music. Heard a few songs and concluded that it wasn't my type of music, but without giving it a fair chance.

Now listening to the album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-03, 19:14:33
About Rush - Clockwork Angels
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-03, 17:46:11
Now listening to the album.
Not bad at all. Heard a few stand out tracks and some 'complicated' tracks as well ;). Have to give it more spins.

np: Silhouette - Across The Rubicon

on progstreaming.com. Pleasant music :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-07-04, 19:19:48
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-03, 17:46:11
Heard a few songs and concluded that it wasn't my type of music, but without giving it a fair chance.

I can actually follow you there, Funky. When I play Counterparts and earlier albums, they don't at all grip me the way Snakes & Arrows and Clockwork Angels do. Somehow Rush have really gotten their act together in a great way lately  *horns*

I'm now so excited about these two albums that I'v decided to backlog. The next studio album backward is Feedback, which is according to reviews a wonderful cover EP. So I have to get that one asap.

I'd also like to have a live album now, so I think the right one to get is their latest official live album:  Time Machine 2011 - Live in Cleveland


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-03, 19:14:33
About Rush - Clockwork Angels: Not bad at all. Heard a few standout tracks and some 'complicated' tracks as well ;). Have to give it more spins.

Great to share, Teunis  8)


NP  Rush:  Snakes & Arrows  (on repeat)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-07-04, 19:44:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-07-04, 19:19:48
I can actually follow you there, Funky.
Ahum. Actually it was me ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-07-04, 19:19:48
Great to share, Teunis  8)
Indeed. Just gave it another spin. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together. I see a grower here. Some 'screamy' parts are my least favourite moments but okay. Fine album! 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-07-04, 20:19:18
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-07-04, 19:44:59
Ahum. Actually it was me ;).

What, have you and Funky switched personalities, Teunis ?  ;D

Soooooreeeee  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:07:56
Recently Anatema - Weather Systems alot. What a great CD
Also Gazpacho - Mach of Ghosts another good one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:53:53
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:07:56
Recently Anatema - Weather Systems alot. What a great CD

Indeed. Although, they're called Anathema.

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:07:56
Also Gazpacho - Mach of Ghosts another good one.

Indeed. Although, their album is called "March Of Ghosts"


;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-07-05, 10:34:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:53:53
Indeed. Although, they're called Anathema.

Indeed. Although, their album is called "March Of Ghosts"


;D

I need a new battery on my wireless keyboard methinks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-07-05, 10:59:53
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2012-07-05, 10:34:49
I need a new battery on my wireless keyboard methinks.

Other than that, are wireless keyboards a good thing? How often do you need to recharge the batteries?
I mean, I've been using the same keyboard and mouse for years, both wired. I'm thinking of getting a wireless keyboard and mouse... Would you recommend it? Or should I stick with the corded stuff?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-07-05, 12:22:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-07-05, 10:59:53
Other than that, are wireless keyboards a good thing? How often do you need to recharge the batteries?
I mean, I've been using the same keyboard and mouse for years, both wired. I'm thinking of getting a wireless keyboard and mouse... Would you recommend it? Or should I stick with the corded stuff?

Keyboard batteries last for months if not years (depending on use of course). Mice seem to be different. My old HP mouse went through 2 batteries every 3 weeks or so because I kept forgetting to turn it off. I bought a new mouse 'Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse' in December and it is still using the same battery as it turns itself off when I am not using it.

Having wireless allows for a neater desk but as far as I am concerned that is about it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-05, 17:20:25
NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

This album should be far more acclaimed than it is. It takes some time, more than e.g. a Rush album, but then  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-07-05, 17:37:05
Formation of damnation by Testament in anticipation of their new one this month  *horns*

Black sea by XTC because it is brilliantly English
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-07-05, 18:37:54
On massive repeat;

Neal Morse ~ Seeds of Gold

By far his best epic he's ever done!!
No exaggeration.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-07-06, 09:42:14
Vangelis - "El Greco"

Beautiful!

Not much Vangelis here in the Room... :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-07-06, 11:31:05
I attempted to listen to an album by Nile but thought it was unlistenable when the "singing" started - yuck

Moved onto some Volbeat which rocked a big one  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-07-06, 13:37:25
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-07-06, 09:42:14
Vangelis - "El Greco"

Beautiful!

Not much Vangelis here in the Room... :'(

I haven't heard that one. My brother was a huge Vangelis fan in the 70's but took his collection with him when he moved to Austalia. I am slowly buying them when they are cheap.   :P

So far I have Best of, China, Heaven and Hell and Albedo 0.39.

NP That's the Way from Led Zeppelin III  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-07-06, 18:04:32
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-07-06, 09:42:14
Not much Vangelis here in the Room... :'(

Maybe not, but I'v listened a lot to Jon & Vangelis, and I have the entire collection. Many wonderful songs  *horns*

I enjoy a good Vangelis song now and then, but if I play an album by him, I get bored to death, just doesnt suit my temperament  :)


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2012-07-06, 11:31:05
I attempted to listen to an album by Nile but thought it was unlistenable when the "singing" started - yuck

Yeah, I'v also tried several times to get into Nile, but I too give up after a coupl'o tracks. Good to hear that I'm not the only metalhead who has problems with'm  :)


Quote
Moved onto some Volbeat which rocked a big one

Otoh they'r too poppy for my taste  :-\


This is one'o my faves:

NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

I simply can't get tired of this album  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-06, 19:31:16
Asia - Silent Nation
Anathema - Weather Systems
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-07-06, 22:21:52
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-07-06, 13:37:25
I haven't heard that one. My brother was a huge Vangelis fan in the 70's but took his collection with him when he moved to Austalia. I am slowly buying them when they are cheap.   :P

So far I have Best of, China, Heaven and Hell and Albedo 0.39.

Of those three, I have "Albedo 0.39" which isn't bad.
Though, my favourite albums of Vangelis are the soundtrack albums "1942: Conquest Of Paradise" and "Blade Runner" along with "Voices".
"Heaven And Hell" is often called the most Progressive of his albums. I've heard bits and pieces that weren't bad, but still I prefer the aforementioned.

Seriously, "Blade Runner" (especially the 30th Anniversary edition, which I got) is very intriguing music. Lots of cool ideas and mysterious and haunting sounds and 'soundscapes'. Get it now! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-07-06, 23:09:59
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-07-06, 22:21:52
Of those three, I have "Albedo 0.39" which isn't bad.
Though, my favourite albums of Vangelis are the soundtrack albums "1942: Conquest Of Paradise" and "Blade Runner" along with "Voices".
"Heaven And Hell" is often called the most Progressive of his albums. I've heard bits and pieces that weren't bad, but still I prefer the aforementioned.

Seriously, "Blade Runner" (especially the 30th Anniversary edition, which I got) is very intriguing music. Lots of cool ideas and mysterious and haunting sounds and 'soundscapes'. Get it now! ;)

I have the Blu Ray of Blade Runner.

I don't know Voices either. There is always more music to buy!  ;D

NP Clockwork Angels - Rush.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-07-07, 10:56:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azhXE8xG9Ks

This is ringing my metal bell (if you know what i mean)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-07, 19:34:29
Neal Morse - Testimony
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon

np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-07-08, 11:58:33
Jean Michel Jarre - Les Chants Magnetiqies although when I was a kid I was sure it was called Magnetic Fields.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2012-07-08, 15:13:44
Muse, Survival. It's their latest single. There is a nice symphonic intro, and then the song starts. And for the first half, it really sounds like Queen. Oddly, it has been chosen as the official anthem for the Olympics. I say oddly, because I believe the lyrics sound quite agressive - the "protagonist" basically says he is prepared to do anything to survive, that he won't forgive, etc. I don't think it fits with the "fairplay" spirit the Olympics claim to have. I think the lyrics are subject to debate: I see a second meaning in them, an attack on a free-for-all lifestyle that sacrifices what make us human to serve one's purposes. The threatening choirs in the back and the agressive guitar further evoke the subversive aspect of the song. At least, that's my view on its meaning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-07-08, 22:31:11
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-07-06, 23:09:59
NP  Clockwork Angels - Rush.

So, whadaya think, Iggy ?

NP  Judas Priest:  Nostradamus

Another of my fave albums  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-09, 00:24:14
JP: Cracker - Kerosene Hat
     Weezer - The Red Album
     Weezer - The Blue Album
     Weezer - The Green Album

NP: Amorphis - Skyforger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-09, 11:54:38
NP Touchstone - Wintercoast

This band has been my discovery of the year : they really have something special  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-09, 14:57:49
A good way to get to know a band better is to go back to their first album, and simply play their albums in order. I'm doin that with Marillion. I'v now played Jester and Fugazi twice, read all the liner notes, and dwelled by the lyrics. Very enjoyable and inspiring  *horns*

I'l proceed, and I'm even planning to cross over into H-Marillion  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-09, 11:54:38
NP Touchstone - Wintercoast

Got it noted  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2012-07-09, 15:27:42
I did the same Nicky. I bought Marillions first 3 albums and love them. I did start off with the H stuff however. I hope you enjoy that. Im going to see them in september.

Right now I am revisiting Asia's Aura from the John Payne era. I love his voice. Its so rich and very sexy!

Song: Wherever you are
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-07-09, 16:30:10
Voyager ~ The Meaning of i
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-09, 17:25:39
Quote from: bellanova on Mon, 2012-07-09, 15:27:42
I did start off with the H stuff however. I hope you enjoy that.

Honestly, I'm not too hot on the H stuff. But I'l spend some time on it this time around. I have the five Fish studio albums (incl. B'Sides) and six H studio albums. Let's see .....

Quote
I love his voice. Its so rich and very sexy!

I better not say that  :o


NP  Marillion:  Misplaced Childhood

Surprised ?  ;D

This one I know better than the others, so I'l only play it once this time around.

I actually also have Fish's Return To Childhood from 2006, but I'l skip that one and instead concentrate on the Marillion albums  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-07-09, 20:23:49
Sky Architect ~ Woodcutter's Vile
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-07-09, 21:55:42
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Evil Masquerade - Pentagram

Old and new proper metal -love it  *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-07-10, 00:20:56
JP: Opeth - Heritage         Has definitely grown on me.  *horns*
     Anathema - Eternity    Now for sure my fave Anathema -- I'm actually thinking of going backward and testing out their doom metal days.   

NP: Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-07-10, 00:42:18
Shadow Gallery ~ Colors

"...so many different colors."  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 08:48:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-07-08, 22:31:11
So, whadaya think, Iggy ?

Nicky.

I started listening to it properly last night but didn't get to the end so it is a bit early to tell but it certainly hasn't gripped me yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-10, 12:24:23
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 08:48:25
I started listening to it properly last night but didn't get to the end so it is a bit early to tell but it certainly hasn't gripped me yet.
I couldn't get to the end neither on first listen  :P Needs retries ...

NP Ultravox - Vienna
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 12:55:27
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-07-10, 00:20:56
JP: Opeth - Heritage         Has definitely grown on me.  *horns*
     Anathema - Eternity    Now for sure my fave Anathema -- I'm actually thinking of going backward and testing out their doom metal days.   

NP: Anathema - Judgement

I still think Anathema are getting better. I love Weather Systems but it could be just that the British like discussing the weather.  ;D

Heritage is my favoutrite Opeth

NP a selection of my music on Random. I have a playlist that lasts for 46.7 days according to iTunes.

Bridge over the River Ash - Fairport Convention
Next is Inside - Pain of Salvation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-10, 13:10:20
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 08:48:25
I started listening to it properly last night but didn't get to the end so it is a bit early to tell but it certainly hasn't gripped me yet.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-10, 12:24:23
I couldn't get to the end neither on first listen  :P  Needs retries ...

Probably does. I'v played a lotta Rush during recent years. I enjoyed their pre-Arrows stuff, and then came Snakes & Arrows, and Rush became a real passion with me. Clockwork Angels is (im)possibly even better  *horns*

So yeah, be patient, guys. You'r dealin with one of the greatest rock groups around. And get into Neil Peart's lyrics too, and Geddy Lee's vivid delivery of'm  ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 12:55:27
Heritage is my favourite Opeth

Ghost Reveries is great too, Iggy  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-07-09, 21:55:42
Evil Masquerade - Pentagram

Somehow that style doesnt really do it for me, Funky  :-\


NP  Marillion:  Clutching At Straws  (on repeat)

It's been tremendous getting deeper into the Fish Marillion studio albums  *horns*

Yup, I'l continue .....  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-10, 16:25:45
Sorry about that Nicky but the sort of classic/doomy/metal that they have made really does appeal to me

better luck next time eh  :) variety is the spice of life and all that
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-10, 18:18:25
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-10, 16:25:45
the sort of classic/doomy/metal that they have made really does appeal to me

I'm sorry, Funky, but you'l just have to stop listenin to'm  >:(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-10, 18:34:03
Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-10, 19:49:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-10, 18:18:25
I'm sorry, Funky, but you'l just have to stop listenin to'm  >:(

Nicky.

why ?

now playing Krux by Krux
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-10, 22:17:45
JP -  The Seventh Degree of Separation - Arena
NP - In the Last Waking Moments - Edison's Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-07-11, 18:36:09
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-07-12, 18:01:49
IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-13, 09:17:47
Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-07-13, 13:49:36
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-07-12, 18:01:49
IQ - The Wake

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-07-13, 13:50:32
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-13, 09:17:47
Wolverine - Still  *horns*

*horns* x 2  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-13, 20:11:04
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Wonderful album 8). Looking forward to 'Momentum', to be released in September.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-10, 19:49:27
why ?

Just kiddin  :)


I enjoyed very much the four Fish-Marillion studio albums. Listened several times to'm and went back and forth. Can't say at this point which one(s) I like best, they'r all great  *horns*

Whada you guys think ?


Then I took a round with the recent Dream Theater studio albums. It became clear to me that DT are my fave band. There's just sooooo much genius all over the place  *horns*

So many great bands these days ... but there really is somethin very special about DT - aint that so, Mad, Tom ?

Teunis, Greenie, Funky, you guys should give DT another spin. Start with Falling Into Infinity  ;)


These guys are up there too:

NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

Super  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-07-14, 12:25:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08

I enjoyed very much the four Fish-Marillion studio albums. Listened several times to'm and went back and forth. Can't say at this point which one(s) I like best, they'r all great  *horns*

Whada you guys think ?


I like them very much. I also enjoy The Thieving Magpie and the official early stages bootlegs.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

Super  *horns*

Nicky.

Me too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-07-14, 17:02:32
Recently: Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase       I just freaking love this band.  Rave rave rave rave rave.  Going to order their first.
Last Night:  The Mars Volta - De-Loused in the Comatorium      Getting another of theirs too.
                  Van der Graaf Generator - Godbluff                      And theirs.  Interestingly, I see their influence in both Discipline and MV.
                  Mastodon - Crack the Skye

NP: Arena - Pepper's Ghost          I really think this is my fave Arena album (at least until I play The Visitor again).


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
I enjoyed very much the four Fish-Marillion studio albums. Listened several times to'm and went back and forth. Can't say at this point which one(s) I like best, they'r all great  *horns*

Whada you guys think ?

Been awhile since I've heard the first three, but at the time, Script was my favorite.


Quote
Teunis, Greenie, Funky, you guys should give DT another spin. Start with Falling Into Infinity  ;)

Heard a DT song a few days ago that I liked.  I think it was "Pull Me Under."  Seems like it's that way with them for me -- I'll find something I like here and there, but I have trouble really enjoying a lot of them at once.  I'll still give them a try now and then.  My taste evolves.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-14, 17:12:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
Teunis, Greenie, Funky, you guys should give DT another spin. Start with Falling Into Infinity  ;)
I've tried it. Their music does not appeal to me. And don't like Labrie's voice and that's weird, because on Arjen Lucassen projects (Ayreon) he's singing it's great :-\. Lucassen knows how to 'use' the perfect voice on the perfect place 8).

Anathema - Weather Systems
Ayreon - 01011001
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-07-15, 16:24:09
Today:
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Gazpacho - Night
Muse - The Resistance (new album in September, can't wait! 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-07-15, 21:47:22
JP: Syncromind Project - Syncronized             Some rather good instrumental metal
NP: Neil Young (with Pearl Jam) - Mirrorball
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-16, 08:22:55
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2012-07-14, 17:02:32
Last Night:  The Mars Volta - De-Loused in the Comatorium      Getting another of theirs too.

8)


Quote
Heard a DT song a few days ago that I liked.  I think it was "Pull Me Under."  Seems like it's that way with them for me -- I'll find something I like here and there, but I have trouble really enjoying a lot of them at once.

Pull Me Under was their first and (what I didn't know) only mainstream hit (like, played on MTV). They were - as a true prog group - ambivalent about this airing:

"Pull Me Under" is the first track and first single from Dream Theater's 1992 album Images and Words. It is also featured on the Live at the Marquee CD, Once in a LIVEtime CD, Live at Budokan CD and DVD and the Images and Words: Live in Tokyo VHS and DVD. It was very well received, and received extensive MTV rotation.

"Pull Me Under", which originally had the working title "Oliver's Twist", is widely considered to be Dream Theater's most well-known song. Although the band did enjoy its success with MTV and radio play during the release and thereafter, the band has continued to keep its distance from the mainstream scene; although, it is still performed in world tours. In a radio interview, Mike Portnoy stated that "...it was just an 8 and a half minute song, and it was just a fluke for MTV and radio play to happen." The song peaked at #10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was also released as a promotional single. Because it was the only Dream Theater single to achieve such success, "Pull Me Under" is the "hit" referred to in the Dream Theater compilation Dream Theater's Greatest Hit (...and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs).

A distinctive feature of the song is its lack of a conventional ending. "Pull Me Under" simply stops at 8 minutes and 11 seconds. A later Dream Theater song, "Raw Dog", ends abruptly, similar to "Pull Me Under". Another later song, "On the Backs of Angels" from the 2011 album A Dramatic Turn of Events has been claimed by some fans as the rival and same structure type of "Pull Me Under", however it does not stop this way, instead opting for a more conventional, clean ending to the song.

Kevin Moore's lyrics refer to Shakespeare's Hamlet, and are told from Prince Hamlet's point of view. They allude heavily to the play and echo Hamlet's desire to give in to his urge to gain revenge for his father at the cost of his own sanity. Over the final moments of the song (from time 7'49'' until the end) James LaBrie can be heard singing a direct quote from Hamlet: "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull_Me_Under

;)

I still think you guys should try Falling Into Infinity. In my experience, it's the most accessible DT album. The songs are relatively well defined, Jamie sings controlled and pleasantly, and the album is more exiting (imo) than Images and Words.


Quote
My taste evolves.

Open mind .....  8)


NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

There's the fabulous music, and lots more to discover:

On February 9, 2012, science fiction novelist Kevin J. Anderson, a long time friend of Neil Peart, announced that he would be writing a novelization of Clockwork Angels. He also revealed information about the album's concept:

In a young man's quest to follow his dreams, he is caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos. He travels across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy, with lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnivals, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life.

The album's cover depicts a clock marked with alchemical symbols instead of numbers. It displays the time as 9:12 (21:12 in 24-hour time past noon), in reference to the band's 2112 album and its title suite. Other symbols are incorporated into the band name and album title. The cover art was illustrated by graphics artist and long-time Rush collaborator Hugh Syme.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clockwork_angels

If this aint prog .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-16, 09:32:47
NP  Darkwater:  Where Stories End

Second run. Hm, doesn't really grip me. In this style (moderately heavy, progressive, melodic metal with keys) I find Cloudscape (also Swedish) and Subsignal more exciting  :-\

I will give it some more runs .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-16, 12:30:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
I enjoyed very much the four Fish-Marillion studio albums. Listened several times to'm and went back and forth. Can't say at this point which one(s) I like best, they'r all great  *horns*

Whada you guys think ?
Definitively Misplaced for me, it is an important stone on the path of my musical journey. But Clutching is maybe even better. About the songs of that period, by the time of Fugazi's release, I remember being strongly impressed by Assassing.

NP  Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-07-16, 16:14:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-07-14, 09:29:08
Just kiddin  :)


I enjoyed very much the four Fish-Marillion studio albums. Listened several times to'm and went back and forth. Can't say at this point which one(s) I like best, they'r all great  *horns*

Whada you guys think ?


Then I took a round with the recent Dream Theater studio albums. It became clear to me that DT are my fave band. There's just sooooo much genius all over the place  *horns*

So many great bands these days ... but there really is somethin very special about DT - aint that so, Mad, Tom ?

Teunis, Greenie, Funky, you guys should give DT another spin. Start with Falling Into Infinity  ;)


These guys are up there too:

NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

Super  *horns*

Nicky.

Script - 6/10
Fugazi - 4/10
Misplaced Childhood - 8/10
Clutching at straws - 9/10

Real to reel is far superior to the first 2 albums i reckon

DT bore the pants off me Nicky despite giving them plenty of chances over the years it just does not conenct with me so i have given up on them now. Sorry mate.

Currently listening to a selections of tracks from the following artists -

heaven 17
Small faces
Kinks
Georgie Fame
Miles kane
Paul Weller

Not much prog in there  :-[


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-16, 16:41:22
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2012-07-16, 16:14:37
Sorry mate.

I'm even more sorry than you, Funky  :'(


NP  SyX:  Iconoclast  *horns*

Anyone else like this one ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-07-16, 19:28:12
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-17, 13:12:25
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-07-16, 19:28:12
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

Yeah, I'd like to get some more of his stuff. He does some real  8)  stuff on Lana's albums  *horns*

NP  I'm now goin thru the Pearl Jam catalog. Did Ten once (knew it quite well beforehand), and Vitalogy twice. Next is Vs., twice. Very enjoyable  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-07-18, 11:07:50
Good call with Pearl jam Nick - top top band

Glory Boys by Secret Affair for me - mod revival band from those heady days of 79-81. Takes me back to my formative years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-07-18, 15:40:59
Gazpacho ~ March of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2012-07-19, 11:57:09
Daedalus - Until You're Here
on PRM Web radio (http://www.progrockandmetal.net/)

kewl musicianship, very rocky and versatile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-07-19, 19:00:28
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-07-20, 09:09:44
NP Touchstone - The City Sleeps
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2012-07-20, 09:41:18
Above Symmetry - Remorse

*horns* wow, fat proggy metal. love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-07-20, 22:51:06
ISKC Rock Radio. ;) (http://www.iskc.nl/rock.m3u)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-21, 19:32:33
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33  8)
Asia - Omega. Hadn't played it for ages, it was too softy for my taste. But I really enjoyed it this time :o. Really weird.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-07-22, 14:55:16
Recently:

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts             Enjoyable, but still not really resonating with me on the level that "Night" and "Tick Tock" do.
Blind Ego - Mirror                            Good, solid album.  Some songs stand out, some ok but not that special.  John Mitchell on some vox
Cirrus Bay - Whimsical Weather        Pretty music.  Light female vocals, which I usually enjoy, seem a bit weak.  On progstreaming.
Opeth - Deliverance                          On the whole, really enjoying this now.  Music is great, getting used to growls but still prefer clean vox
Discipline. - Push & Profit                 Not as heavy or complex as their latter two albums but still good.  First play, so more to discover.

NP: Quidam - Saiko                          Nice music, somewhat challenging only due to mostly Polish vocals (which I don't understand), on progstreaming       
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-07-22, 14:55:30
Sonik Kicks by Paul Weller
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-07-22, 21:27:49
Asia - Phoenix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 08:23:31
Last night IQ - Subterranea
Currently Red for Danger - Robert Plant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-23, 12:19:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-07-23, 09:17:45
While on vacation I 'stumbled' upon an Anathema cd called "We're Here Because We're Here".

We've discussed that one a lot in the Room (because we have), Paxi  ;)


I'm doin Beatles these days. In my book, Beatles created rock around the time of Rubber Soul  *horns*

Just noticed that there were several songs on Revolver that were not familiar at all to me  :o

NP  Beatles:  Revolver  (on repeat)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:12:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-23, 12:19:43


I'm doin Beatles these days. In my book, Beatles created rock around the time of Rubber Soul  *horns*

Just noticed that there were several songs on Revolver that were not familiar at all to me  :o

NP  Beatles:  Revolver  (on repeat)

Nicky.

That is very surprising as Revolver has more singles from it than you can shake several sticks at.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-23, 17:11:52
JP: George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Thorogood Live                           Solid blues-rock.
     Strapping Young Lad - (assorted live songs on YouTube)                             To paraphrase a friend who likes death metal - rips your face off
     Ayreon - Loser (from The Human Equation - several times on YouTube)          Really love this song.
     Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine                                                               A classic of Devinness

NP: Opeth - Heritage                                                                                       Definitely a winner.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-23, 19:06:54
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:12:00
That is very surprising as Revolver has more singles from it than you can shake several sticks at.

That may well be, but Rubber Soul (1965) preceded Revolver (1966), and I consider that already Rubber Soul is a true rock album, arguably the first ever !

I mentioned it earlier, but just to make it clear: In my view the difference between rock'n roll and rock is that rock'n'roll is dance and party music, while rock is music for serious listening. (You can also dance and party to some rock (usually non-prog), but that's beside the point.) So, rock'n'roll became more serious in the course of the 60's, i.e. the music became more complex, and the lyrics more political, philosophical, searching etc.. I set the birth of rock at about 1965.

Iggy, what's your take on all this ? (Pour a Guinness into a glass before answering.)  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-23, 17:11:52
JP: George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Thorogood Live                           Solid blues-rock.
....

Greenie, thanx for sharin  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-07-23, 19:53:41
Frequency Drift - ... laid to rest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-24, 09:47:01
h t t p : // www . themodcast . co . uk /
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-24, 11:14:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-23, 19:06:54
I set the birth of rock at about 1965.
An interesting year when it comes to births, indeed  ;D

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Part I  And still enjoying it big time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-24, 12:25:31
Forever changes by Love

Nice and mellow for a Summer afternoon 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-24, 13:39:04
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-24, 11:14:54
An interesting year when it comes to births, indeed  ;D

Well, not everythin was successful that year  :P


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-24, 12:25:31
Forever changes by Love

So, you'r also harkin back, Funky  8)


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 08:23:31
Currently Red for Danger - Robert Plant.

Are you sure you got that right, Iggy ?


NP  Beatles:  Revolver  (on repeat)

Got some more songs for my classic list  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2012-07-24, 18:01:27
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-24, 09:47:01
http:// www . themodcast . co . uk /

That site contains a virus/malware/dontknow, says my Avira Antivir. :(   ( 'JS/iFrame.MI' [virus] )

Listening to http://www.ProgRockandMetal.net (http://www.shoutcastunlimited.com/system/playlist.php?id=1001&type=pls) again

Currently trash/speed-oriented  >Wuthering Heights - The Raven<
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-24, 18:28:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-07-24, 13:39:04

Are you sure you got that right, Iggy ?


Yep it is off Sixty Six to Timbuktu which is a great CD to start your Robert Plant collection off with if you don't already have one.

A truly great vocalist imo.  *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-07-23, 19:06:54
That may well be, but Rubber Soul (1965) preceded Revolver (1966), and I consider that already Rubber Soul is a true rock album, arguably the first ever !

I mentioned it earlier, but just to make it clear: In my view the difference between rock'n roll and rock is that rock'n'roll is dance and party music, while rock is music for serious listening. (You can also dance and party to some rock (usually non-prog), but that's beside the point.) So, rock'n'roll became more serious in the course of the 60's, i.e. the music became more complex, and the lyrics more political, philosophical, searching etc.. I set the birth of rock at about 1965.

Iggy, what's your take on all this ? (Pour a Guinness into a glass before answering.)  ;)

No Guiness it is a week day  :(

You probably have it about right things certainly got a lot more interesting in the mid to late 60's.

I have never looked hard enough at the creation dates of my music. The Beatles and the Stones definitely changed dramatically in that decade though.

The lyrics in the early 60's were definitely more simplistic (although there is nothing wrong with that).

It all got more and more rebellious as well, in all walks of life, which would have had a profound effect plus there was the moon landing and last and least the only time England will win the world cup.  :o

Oh and on topic
NP In the land of grey and pink - Caravan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-07-25, 01:16:02
Here we go!!

Koyaanisqatsy ~ From the Yearning to Burst the Perpetual Circle

Instrumental prog-metal, with some classical influences.
Blimey this is good!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-25, 08:33:14
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-07-25, 01:16:02
Here we go!!

Koyaanisqatsy ~ From the Yearning to Burst the Perpetual Circle

Instrumental prog-metal, with some classical influences.
Blimey this is good!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Where on earth did you find that?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-07-25, 20:40:32
DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Echolyn - Echolyn  -> not impressed ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-07-25, 22:48:16
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-25, 08:33:14
Where on earth did you find that?

On Youtube. ;) (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Koyaanisqatsy&oq=koya&gs_l=youtube.3.0.35i39j0l9.3186.7170.0.8432.6.5.1.0.0.0.414.758.3j1j4-1.5.0...0.0...1ac.KYhZWPOSeOw)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 11:37:25
NP  Beatles:  Help!

Already pretty good  *horns*

But I still think that Rubber Soul can be regarded as the watershed. Music and lyrics are pointedly more prog  8)


Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-07-24, 18:28:35
Yep it is off Sixty Six to Timbuktu which is a great CD to start your Robert Plant collection off with if you don't already have one.

OK, the mistake I made was that I hastily googled "Currently Red for Danger", which of course didn't get me anywhere  ::)

Well yes, I'm a mighty Percy fan, I have all eight of his studio albums from Pictures to ReArranger, and all four collaborative albums (with Jimmy, Jeff Beck, and Alison Krauss)  *horns*

I'l also get Timbuktu and Band of Joy at some point.

Quote
A truly great vocalist imo.  *horns*

- and overall artist, for sure  *horns*

I sometimes wonder how Zep would'v developed if John Bonham hadn't died  ???

Rock history would'v been quite different  ;)

Quote
No Guinness it is a week day  :(

You obviously didn't need it, you were quite talky as it were - although I don't quite believe you  ;)

Quote
The lyrics in the early 60's were definitely more simplistic (although there is nothing wrong with that).

Well, it sure makes a difference to me, as I'm just as interested in lyrics as in music  ;)

Obviously the late Beatles lyrics don't measure up to e.g. the DT lyrics, but we must consider the times: Up to the mid-sixties everyone and his brother and sister in pop were singing simplistic lyrics - about luuuv, and girl leaving boy, and vice versa and stuff  ::)

Quote
The Beatles and the Stones definitely changed dramatically in that decade though.

Right, the Stones too were BIG in their own right at the time  *horns*

Quote
It all got more and more rebellious as well, in all walks of life, which would have had a profound effect

Them were the days when Beatles & Co. were changing the world bigtime  *horns*

Today rock, or rather the prog end of it, is much more exciting musically, but only for the few aficionados  8)

Quote
the only time England will win the world cup

That's of course the most impomtant  ;D

Quote
Oh and on topic

Gotcha talkin  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 18:58:38
Just to show you how good the Stones were back in the late 60's (I have a strong feeling that some of our young Roomies are unaware), here you are, guys - some of my overall fave songs (and of course, on my classic list):

Ruby Tuesday    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DVCgKsqn30

She's A Rainbow    www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcYNUX0g4e8&feature=related

Sympathy For The Devil    www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftZ3UCdTuWQ

Paint It Black    www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rJeYZkjmAk&feature=related

The YouTube of Paint It Black is a later live recording, but the song is from 1966 - a very sad song. The early YouTubes were poor quality, so therefore I chose to do it thisaway.

Enjoy, guys - and tell me what ya think  ;)

Nicky.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-07-26, 19:13:53
Knight Area - Rising Signs from the Shadows

And about the Stones: sorry Nicky, never been fond of their music. Only 'Angie' is bearable for me ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:19:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 18:58:38
Just to show you how good the Stones were back in the late 60's (I have a strong feeling that some of our young Roomies are unaware), here you are, guys - some of my overall fave songs (and of course, on my classic list):

Ruby Tuesday    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DVCgKsqn30

She's A Rainbow    www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcYNUX0g4e8&feature=related

Beggar's Banquet    www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftZ3UCdTuWQ

Paint It Black    www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rJeYZkjmAk&feature=related

The YouTube of Paint It Black is a later live recording, but the song is from 1966 - a very sad song. The early YouTubes were poor quality, so therefore I chose to do it thisaway.

Enjoy, guys - and tell me what ya think  ;)

Nicky.

I know all these songs well, and they're all winners.  She's a Rainbow is a particular favorite of mine.  Note that "Beggar's Banquet" is actually the album title rather than the song, which is the great "Sympathy for the Devil."


NP: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit

2nd play, liking it a lot already.  My one complaint is that the last song is 18:27 long and consists mostly of empty space (although there's a few minutes of music in the beginning and a bit at the end).  A lot of CDs do this on their last tracks.  I'm not sure why, maybe it's an anti-piracy thing.  In any case, it's annoying.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:22:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:19:19
NP: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit

2nd play, liking it a lot already.  My one complaint is that the last song is 18:27 long and consists mostly of empty space (although there's a few minutes of music in the beginning and a bit at the end).  A lot of CDs do this on their last tracks.  I'm not sure why, maybe it's an anti-piracy thing.  In any case, it's annoying.

In these cases I edit the silence out when I rip them to my hard disk.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:34:21
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:19:19
I know all these songs well, and they're all winners.  She's a Rainbow is a particular favorite of mine.

8)  Greenie.

I was crazy about Their Satanic Majesties Request at the time. It's one of my overall most played albums  *horns*

Quote
Note that "Beggar's Banquet" is actually the album title rather than the song, which is the great "Sympathy for the Devil."

Yes, of course, was a bit too fast there. Better correct that before anyone else notices  :-[

Thanx, Greenie  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-07-26, 19:13:53
And about the Stones: sorry Nicky, never been fond of their music. Only 'Angie' is bearable for me ;).

Well, Teunis, here's yer chance to try'm out again, after all these years  ;)


NP  Stones  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e1_K-JDfOk&feature=BFa&list=AL94UKMTqg-9CSM-Rb6i9oNs8fbFdt3GA-

Really gettin into it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-27, 16:52:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 20:34:21
Well, Teunis, here's yer chance to try'm out again, after all these years  ;)
No, thanks :D

DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-07-27, 18:10:04
JP  Beatles:  White Album

A great classic  *horns*

Iggy & Funky, are you guys just as crazy as me about Beatles ?


NP  Kamelot:  Poetry for the Poisoned

Kamelot at their best  *horns*

Demanding album .....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-27, 20:36:56
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening (disc one)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-28, 08:56:19
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening (disc two)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-07-28, 14:31:58
The sound of a Nintendo DSi competing with another Nintendo DSi.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-28, 19:25:10
Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1 version)
Asia - XXX

Pleasantly surprised by the latter album. Not the commercial sh*t like on the previous albums Phoenix and Omega, but plenty of room for both guitar and keyboard solos. And heavier too, me likey  *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-07-29, 15:44:16
JP  Pearl Jam:  Vs.

Rocks bigtime  *horns*


NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels

Words fall short  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-30, 14:52:32
After half a dozen listens, I am still not sure of my thoughts about Clockwork  :-\

JF Toto - Farenheit Getting started for Friday's gig and extremely thrilled even it will be my 15th Toto's gig (or so).

NP Threshold - Subsurface Thrilling too  *horns*

Teunis, I think you are about to convince me with the new Asia. I read that it is comparable to their debut, which I liked.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-07-30, 19:24:21
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-30, 14:52:32
Teunis, I think you are about to convince me with the new Asia. I read that it is comparable to their debut, which I liked.
Yep, it's definitely heavier than the last two albums. Great melodies, John Wetton's voice is souding excellent and both Geoff Downes and Steve Howe are on fire. I bet you'll like this one ;).

Today:
Asia - XXX
Gazpacho - Tick Tock (still one of my favourite Gazpacho albums)
Satellite - Into The Night (one of their weakest albums imho)
Innerspace - The Village (on progstreaming.com, bit of a Pink Floyd clone so now and then. Some really nice tracks.)
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon (love it, happy music ;), can still be heard on progstreaming.com)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-31, 18:42:44
Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-07-31, 20:49:56
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-07-31, 18:42:44
Spock's Beard - Snow

Yeah, played that one a few days ago. Still as strong as ever. Great cd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-07-31, 20:59:25
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-07-31, 20:49:56
Yeah, played that one a few days ago. Still as strong as ever. Great cd.

Thirded - great album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-08-01, 09:51:08
NP Dream Theater - Train Of Tought

Far from being my favorite DT album but Vacant + Stream Of Consciousness =  :'( +  *horns*

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-08-01, 17:40:51
JP: Gentle Giant - In a Glass House

NP: The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-08-01, 19:10:43
About Spock's Beard - Snow
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-07-31, 20:49:56
Yeah, played that one a few days ago. Still as strong as ever. Great cd.

Never really got into SB (probably heard only tracks of the albums after Neal's departure), but really dig the Neal Morse solo stuff. I found this one on YouTube and thought I should give it a try and really liked a lot from the album. Today I played the 2nd disc and you can really hear Neal's signature overall. I'll give it some more spins *horns*.

np: Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-01, 21:05:27
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-07-30, 14:52:32
After half a dozen listens, I am still not sure of my thoughts about Clockwork  :-\

Well, I can tell you what you should think about it, Bupie  ;) *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-08-01, 09:51:08
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant

I can't think of one thing DT have done that isn't  *horns*


JP  R.E.M.:  Automatic for the People

Maybe not mindblowing, but still very moving  *horns*


NP  Headspace:  Never Let Go  (live at Wembley Arena, on YouTube, on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTJZQScQHm4

It's a good song, but what makes this recording go under yer skin is Damian's formidable singing  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-02, 07:32:38
NP  Headspace  on  YouTube  *horns*

Thanx, Mad  :)


Just got a message from Amazon tellin me that Steve Vai has a new album out, The Story of Light.

"The Story of Light follows the journey of a man driven mad by grief, intertwining tragedy, revelation, enlightenment, and redemption. 'I'm always pursuing knowledge. I'm a seeker of spiritual equilibrium and music is a big part of that,' says Vai."

Pretty interesting .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-02, 09:55:28
NP  Anathema:  Weather Systems

First run  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Thu, 2012-08-02, 15:16:53


Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-02, 09:55:28
NP  Anathema:  Weather Systems

First run  *horns*

Nicky.


I'm really looking forward to listening to Weather Systems.
Have listened to Untouchable on simfy/youtube and both parts are amazing. Part 2 especially with my soft spot for piano ballads.
Havn't found much time for new music lately. I'd be interested in Springsteen – Wrecking ball, also UFO - Seven Deadly, Amy McDonald – Life in a beautiful light and 40 years later !! Thick as a brick 2.

@ Bupie. Have fun with Toto!! I`ve never seen them live. But Bobby Kimball. That was 1994 when he was promoting his solo album. I remember he played a lot of Toto songs too. And you won't guess who he was supporting... Kansas!!  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-03, 10:01:00
NP  Ihsahn:  Eremita

First run. Phew, great album, lots goin on  *horns*

Got Jeff Loomis, crazy Devy, sweet Heidi (aka Ihriel, Star of Ash, Ihsahn's wifey), saxes and whatever in the mix, and the great Jens Bogren mixed and mastered  8)

Funky, Iggy, maybe even Mad and Greenie  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-03, 10:56:18
NP  Royal Hunt:  Collision Course

Wow, what a surprise: melodic, atmospheric, great singing, moderately prog, rocks, even a bit edgy  *horns*

In the Arena, Threshold, Ten range  8)

Here's a Royal Hunt YouTube Mix for you guys:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQU1_A6tpZI&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AhNuM2pYM6EyIEvz2raSyR

Particularly this piece is a killer, just made it to my classic list:

Intervention    www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzqT_FaU5Y

Noone else here into Royal Hunt ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-03, 19:39:55
Minerals - White Tones
Pallas - XXV  (for the umpteenth time now, can hardly find a great track for my taste, just 'Violet Sky' ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-08-04, 08:37:36
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-03, 19:39:55
Pallas - XXV  (for the umpteenth time now, can hardly find a great track for my taste, just 'Violet Sky' ::))

That's sad  :(

I really like that album  *horns*

Maybe it's a bit too metal for you, Teunis  ???


NP  Royal Hunt:  Collision Course

Man, this stuff is sooo hot  *horns*

André Andersen, who writes all the lyrics and composes the (basics of) the music, is also unabashedly religious, and talks straightforwardly about and even with God, which I like a lot  8)

These guys are heading for my pantheon .....  :)

Give'm a run, guys, I'm sure you'l understand my excitement  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-08-04, 10:48:44
Steve Cradock - The Kundalini Target

Debut album from the ocean colour scene guitarist and nice and chilled acoustic a la Beatles 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-08-04, 15:43:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-01, 21:05:27
JP  R.E.M.:  Automatic for the People

Maybe not mindblowing, but still very moving  *horns*

Well, it may not have the spectacular musicianship of some prog offerings, but I still find it pretty special.  This is my favorite R.E.M. album from their middle period.  I especially like some of the lesser-known songs toward the end -- as you say, very moving.


Played Yesterday:

Royal Hunt - (Youtube songs linked by Nicky)

I remember these guys from my Pandora days.  To me they're enjoyable, fun music, maybe a little over the top.

NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Still absolutely love this band.   *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-08-04, 16:06:39
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2012-08-04, 15:43:33
maybe a little over the top.

Yeah, Greenie, that seems to depend on one's temperament. I'v learned to accept that a lotta music that I listen to is over the top for most other people, even proggies.

I'm new to Royal Hunt and basically only know their ep Intervention and full studio album Collision Course. But these sure have a lot of the stuff I go for in music: passion, drive, melody, wonderful choir harmony, voices coming in and out, great guitar solos, keyboard atmospherics and kicks, evocative religious and spiritual lyrics.

And thus Royal Hunt made it to my prog pantheon  *horns*

NP  Royal Hunt:  Collision Course  (on repeat)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-08-04, 19:05:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-08-04, 08:37:36
Maybe it's a bit too metal for you, Teunis  ???
Really don't know, all I know there's no click. Maybe too metal and too little prog, but I don't like the vocals either.

Today:
DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Muse - Showbiz

np: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-08-05, 12:19:40
Some'o you guys know D. C. Cooper. This is nice:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYTUYcMzdDY&feature=relmfu

And D. C. doin a classic rocker:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2lXurpGBdA&feature=related  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-08-07, 00:25:34
NP: Discipline. - Push & Profit

Their first album.  Not as heavy and overall more melodic than the other two.  Very good but a somewhat different animal than their other stuff.  A less challenging listen perhaps, although the lyrics to one song are rather disturbing.

JP: Van der Graaf Generator - H to He Who Am the Only One

Excellent album, maybe a little more accessible than Godbluff.  I continue to notice how this band likely influenced several later bands that I like.  The first song, Killer, is a particular favorite.  It occurs to me that King Crimson fans may also enjoy these guys, although they are certainly different.

JP: Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit

A very strong album from their middle period (not Doom Metal, but not happy happy).  No weak songs IMO.

JP: Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

I'm beginning to get this album a bit more.  It still doesn't engulf me the way Night and Tick Tock do, but perhaps it will get there.  In any case, still enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-08-07, 15:09:24
Still on my Royal Hunt trip  :)

Got their studio album Blood Paper. Also amazing  *horns*

Still, there's somethin special about Collision Course - maybe cuz it was my "first love"  :-*

That's also the one that I recommend as a starter to all Roomies. It rocks and challenges as much as Contagion  ;)


From Lords of Metal (Dutch site, Wilco interviewed, André told):

Since I only got the promo-issue of 'Collision Course' and I can't find the lyrics on the Internet yet, can you tell me something about the contents of the lyrics? Where do you get your inspiration from?

For me the essence of paradox [André added "Paradox 2" to Collision Course, nb] is the fact that whatever (unjust or flat out monstrous) acts people were/are "committing" (I'm generalizing here) they're always finding a way to include "God's will" of some sort to justify their actions. It is definitely a paradox that a "Holy Book" (whatever it might be - Bible, Koran, you name it), which is all about "the good" and "divine" and showing "the right and merciful way", written by men and for men, then is historically used by men as an excuse (or a reason in some cases) for a majority of the most horrifying crimes of our time. And yet, any "radical" movement – especially involving some kind of religious flavor – is a blatant display of contradiction in terms... absurd. Too much is just what it is – too much. Christians made their mistakes centuries ago (crusades and any equivalent "missions") and even succeeded to bring some of the same stupidity along into the 20th century (Ireland, while not being of exactly the same kind, but nevertheless). And now, after all these historical de-tours some people from the Middle East are just became deranged enough to re-vitalize this disgracefully aged agenda and introduce the world to the "Islamic topic". So lyrically I went back to the very beginning of the story, but back then (on the first album) the main theme was a description of "what did actually happen": on the new one it will be "why did it all happen and why is it all happening".
You see, that very first rock, which was put down to create a physical frame to our concept of religion, gave birth to a very first conflict which can, simply put, be described as "my God is bigger than your God, ergo, I/we and our way of living are superior compared to yours". And while this problem seems to be diminishing in the West, it became almost "the main issue" in some parts of the East, resulting in a row of horrific conflict situations that we've been witnessing - and still do today - and get affected by.

- www.lordsofmetal.nl/showinterview.php?id=2099&lang=en

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-08-07, 15:30:21
Quote from: tired_of_dancing on Thu, 2012-08-02, 15:16:53
@ Bupie. Have fun with Toto!! I`ve never seen them live. But Bobby Kimball. That was 1994 when he was promoting his solo album. I remember he played a lot of Toto songs too. And you won't guess who he was supporting... Kansas!!  *horns*
Thanks  ;)

I had fun indeed : it was a great show in a great venue  *horns* Lucky you, I would have loved to see Kansas live.

@ Nicky : about Royal Hunt, I have Paradox. I liked it on first listen though it seemed a bit mellow and too much keyboards-driven. But maybe I was not in the right mood. I'll play it again.

NP Edguy - Vain Glory Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-08, 13:17:59
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-08-07, 15:30:21
@ Nicky : about Royal Hunt, I have Paradox. I liked it on first listen though it seemed a bit mellow and too much keyboards-driven. But maybe I was not in the right mood. I'll play it again.

Well then, maybe you should get Collision Course. The first three songs, which I consider the best, will rock your pants off which will thrill your fiancée.


NP  Royal Hunt:  Paper Blood  (on repeat)

Excellent too, but somehow not quite up to the genius of CC. Many fans have criticised the replacement of John West (singer on PB) with Mark Boals (CC). Imo both are great singers, and Mark gives it his all. André says in an interview that he spent more time on CC than on any previous album. Guitarist Marcus Jidell (Swedish) upgraded his playing on CC. I find the lyrics on CC more interesting too  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-08-08, 22:11:26
Cloudkicker - "Fade"

A new (free) album by Cloudkicker!
I'm now listening to the first track: From The Balcony. And it sounds really nice! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-09, 17:46:44
NP  Smashing Pumpkins:  Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness  8)

So guys, enuff summer laziness for ya, now down to some bizniz ....  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-08-09, 18:50:41
Just: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Now: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (white album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2012-08-10, 00:11:15
Now Playing

ENIGMA - "The Look Of Today"
From the album 'Voyageur'
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-10, 19:55:49
Today:
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Asia - XXX
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-08-11, 13:57:02
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-11, 16:10:37
Edison's Children ~ In The Last Waking Moments
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-08-11, 19:45:27
Asia - Alpha
Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-11, 20:01:14
Haken ~ Visions  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-08-11, 23:43:41
Promo video for Anathema's Untouchable, Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av6sVWXeCWQ)

Fantastic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-08-13, 14:02:07
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-11, 20:01:14
Haken ~ Visions  *horns*

*horns*

NP  Royal Hunt:  X

First run  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-13, 19:25:29
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-08-14, 13:41:25
Wolverine - Communication Lost  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-08-14, 20:51:40
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

definitely in a prog metal mood at the moment  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Tue, 2012-08-14, 23:03:34
Some of my Bowie favourites:
Wild is the wind
Bewlay Brothers
Cygnet Commitee
Janine
Quicksand
Ashes to Ashes
Station to Station
Absolute Beginners
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-15, 14:23:34
Played:


Blue Öyster Cult:  Career of Evil: The Metal Years  (1987)

Sorta bluesrock, I'd say, interesting .....  8)


Alter Bridge:  Blackbird  (2007)

Hard rock, very melodic, surpringly good  *horns*


Royal Hunt:  Show Me How To Live

First run, seems a bit much "made" music, but let's see .....  8)


Good to stretch one's wings  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-08-15, 17:47:58
Now listening to:
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"
4. Are You There?

Just heard Closer for the first time. What a fantastic song! Chilling!

Anathema is quickly becoming one of my favourite bands!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2012-08-15, 20:13:38
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-08-15, 17:47:58
Anathema is quickly becoming one of my favourite bands!
Great Paco! They are indeed really good and a favourite of mine as well! Flying is my favourite song on this album, pure magic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-16, 14:49:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-08-15, 17:47:58
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"

It was a stuck-on album with me a few years ago  *horns*


NP  The Naked and Famous  on  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuSg4mts9E&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=ALHTd1VmZQRNo3owuGGAYwrtU1LyQKo77P

"New Zealand post-punk revival band from Auckland" - Wikipedia

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-08-16, 19:52:17
Änglagård ~ Viljans Öga  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-17, 12:04:35
Played:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact

My fave album, so much music  *horns*

But nobody here seems to share my excitement  :(



NP  Squarepusher Session  on  YouTube  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6DD-oeveg&feature=fvst

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G01DKEig14&feature=related


Sleep sweetly guys  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-17, 12:47:39
NP  Bupie, if ya wanna hear a really great Royal Hunt song, then here it is, one of my overall faves, a true stuck-on song  *horns*

Royal Hunt:  Intervention    www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzqT_FaU5Y

Give it a few minutes to warm up  ;)

After this, I'm sure you'l know what it's all about with this group  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2012-08-17, 15:08:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-17, 12:04:35
Played:

Explorers Club:  Age Of Impact

My fave album, so much music  *horns*

But nobody here seems to share my excitement  :(


I'm way ahead of you, I bought the album the year it was released ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-17, 19:43:52
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-08-18, 13:09:06
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2012-08-17, 15:08:24
I'm way ahead of you, I bought the album the year it was released ;)

OK 8)  Hadnt actually heard about it until about a year ago, whereupon I bought it. However, what I was puzzled about was that no other Roomie seems to share my excitement about it  :(


Played:


Explorers Club:  Raising the Mammoth

Hm ???  Not as endearing as Age of Impact, to say the least, altho the track Vertebrates is  8)


Mehuggah:  Catch Thirtythree

Phew, at last I got thru this album in one go. It must count as one of the most unusual albums in my collection, together with Magma's Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh - just the title  ::)


NP  Stealing Axion:  Eventide

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pEQJqMTIAg

Gonna see these guys at Temple of Doom, Nov 7. Real good stuff, rather special, very atmospheric, guess it's what they call post-metal  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-18, 14:26:41
Headspace ~ I Am Anonymous

I really like Damians' singing on this one.
He almost sings like he doesn't care to actually sing on this album.
Unfocused yet strong.
And music wise, it's not the usual type of prog-metal you hear nowadays.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-08-18, 13:09:06
OK 8)  Hadnt actually heard about it until about a year ago, whereupon I bought it. However, what I was puzzled about was that no other Roomie seems to share my excitement about it  :(

Probably because you read the wrong newspaper. ;)

QuotePlayed:


Explorers Club:  Raising the Mammoth

Hm ???  Not as endearing as Age of Impact, to say the least, altho the track Vertebrates is  8)

At least we share the same favorite track/part.
Two progepics, the second entirely instrumental...
I agree with you that Age of Impact, as a whole album, is more ballanced, yet I must say that I do like the second album as well.
Can't really tell which is my favorite though.

QuoteMehuggah:  Catch Thirtythree

Phew, at last I got thru this album in one go. It must count as one of the most unusual albums in my collection, together with Magma's Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh - just the title  ::)

Nicky.

And now for something completely different!
If you have troubles with this album/band then I wouldn't recommend the Dutch equivalent band Textures.
I personally like them more than Meshuggah, yet I do think that Catch 33 is an excellent album, for that sub-genre.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-08-18, 17:37:51
Big Big Terrain which is a free CD with a prog magazine.

This months CD has Aeon Zen, Katatonia, The Pineapple Thief and Beardfish on.

JP March of Ghosts, Missa Atrapos and A Night at Lorely by Gazpacho.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-08-18, 18:54:06
JP: Sylvan - Sceneries                           Album of the Year for me so far (the new Discipline was technically 2011).
     Syncromind Project - Syncronized
     Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings
     Sugar - Beaster

NP: Anathema - Eternity                        My favorite Anathema, I think, with my favorite song of theirs, Angelica.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-18, 21:14:17
Tool ~ Wings for Marie pt I + II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pltgaBtcPHg&feature=related)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-08-19, 16:46:44
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-08-18, 14:26:41
Headspace ~ I Am Anonymous

Yup, I like it too (as noted earlier)  *horns*

Thanx for introducing, Mad  :)


Quote
Probably because you read the wrong newspaper  ;)

Whoops, you shouldnt have seen my copy of Penthouse  ;D

OK, Mad, tell me yer story  ;)


Quote
I do think that Catch 33 is an excellent album, for that sub-genre.

I wouldn't exactly say that I enjoy listening to Catch Thirtythree. I still don't quite get the trick. One track, yes; but a whole album with that stuff ?

Explain, Mad  ;)


NP  I too got a free cd of samples (InsideOut and Century Media, got it at FONA Strøget in Cop)  8)

Coincidentally it's got two tracks from Moments, the new album of Stealing Axion, two from Monument's new Gnosis, and two from Beardfish's new Void, and some further tracks that don't interest me much.

Coincidentally cuz Stealing Axion and Monuments are two of the groups I'l be seeing live at Temple of Doom  8)

And Moments, Gnosis, and Void will be my next cd purchases  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-08-19, 22:30:50
Weather Systems - Anathema

It is fast turning  into my favourite CD of the year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-08-19, 22:51:48
Mine too. I think it's the one I've most listened to this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-08-19, 23:19:06
Wow I just noticed Mad has posted his 7500th post.

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 14:21:09
Anathema - Weather Systems
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation
DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-08-20, 18:28:20
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 14:21:09
Anathema - Weather Systems
Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation
DeeExpus - King of Number 33

That is what I call a good day.

NP Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 18:53:02
Echolyn - echolyn

Now on progstreaming.com. Second spin, can't help it, I find it boring ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-08-20, 23:41:23
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 18:53:02
Echolyn - echolyn

Now on progstreaming.com. Second spin, can't help it, I find it boring ::)

NP: (the same)

My first play, but I think I like it.  Some songs are more immediately catchy than others for certain, but this grabs me more than the small sampling of Echolyn I'd heard before.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-08-20, 23:45:02
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 18:53:02
Echolyn - echolyn

Now on progstreaming.com. Second spin, can't help it, I find it boring ::)

You do?  :o :o :o

I find it great!
Definitely better than their previous album The End is Beautiful.
Especially the epic Islands is breathtaking.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-08-21, 12:07:04
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-08-20, 18:53:02
Echolyn - echolyn

Now on progstreaming.com. Second spin, can't help it, I find it boring ::)


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-08-20, 23:41:23
NP: (the same)

My first play, but I think I like it.  Some songs are more immediately catchy than others for certain, but this grabs me more than the small sampling of Echolyn I'd heard before.

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2012-08-20, 23:45:02
You do?  :o :o :o

I find it great!
Definitely better than their previous album The End is Beautiful.
Especially the epic Islands is breathtaking.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

I guess I am going to have to listen to see which camp I am in

Np Sean Filkins - War and Peace etc. which is another of my recent favorite cds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-08-21, 15:21:30
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-08-21, 12:07:04
Np Sean Filkins - War and Peace etc. which is another of my recent favorite cds

Just played a couple of songs from the above on YouTube.  Must've been in my mind from you having just mentioned it, although I'd forgotten that until I came here to post.

Epitaph for a Mariner is quite a good epic on first listen.  Learn How to Learn seemed ok but didn't immediately grab me.  Worth listening some more certainly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-08-21, 15:51:01
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-08-21, 15:21:30
Just played a couple of songs from the above on YouTube.  Must've been in my mind from you having just mentioned it, although I'd forgotten that until I came here to post.

Epitaph for a Mariner is quite a good epic on first listen.  Learn How to Learn seemed ok but didn't immediately grab me.  Worth listening some more certainly.

It is the Prisoner of Conscience Pts1 and 2 that are probably my favorite tracks. So search harder  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-08-21, 16:28:39
NP:  Moon Safari (on YouTube) - "The Other Half of the Sky" from the album Blomljud

This is a 31:45 minute epic (also appears on the live album The Gettysburg Address).  Fantastic, symphonic prog with superb vocal harmonies.  The wrinkle with these guys is they sound so upbeat.  Normally not something I enjoy in music, but I can't help but like this.  I must buy either this (double) album or The Gettysburg Address (also double), which I heard on progstreaming.

By the way, has anyone heard Squackett (the Chris Squire/ Steve Hackett) collaboration?  Could be exciting, but I haven't heard any of it yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2012-08-21, 19:04:00
Muse, The 2nd Law: Unsustainable on Youtube. Half good stuff, half dubstep trash.
The Killers, Runaways.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-08-21, 19:54:17
About Echolyn - echolyn  (I find it boring)
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2012-08-20, 23:45:02
You do?  :o :o :o
I find it not very versatile. All of the tracks are too song oriented and lack guitar- and keyboardsolos, I miss the 'fire'. Imho of course ;).

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-08-21, 12:07:04
I guess I am going to have to listen to see which camp I am in
Curious which camp is yours :).

Quote from: Draco chimera on Tue, 2012-08-21, 19:04:00
Muse, The 2nd Law: Unsustainable on Youtube. Half good stuff, half dubstep trash.
+1. Now there's also a track called 'Madness' from the upcoming album on YouTube. Also very 'different'. Takes many listenings to get used to it.  Their previous album 'The Resistance' was love at first hearing, with these tracks this is not the case  ::).

Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-08-21, 20:50:45
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2012-08-21, 16:28:39

By the way, has anyone heard Squackett (the Chris Squire/ Steve Hackett) collaboration?  Could be exciting, but I haven't heard any of it yet.

I have it. I think the best way to describe it is melodic and lightweight and more Hackett influenced than Squire.

If you like Steve Hacketts recent cd's then you will probably like this. It is better than Beyond the Shrouded Horizon but not as good as Out of the Tunnel's Mouth imo.

I have only spun it a couple of times though.

NP Squackett
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-22, 13:33:03
Now time for somethin else  ;)

NP  Roger Waters (with Eric Clapton):  The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking

Thru recent years, I have acquired several Roger Waters albums - Pros and Cons (1984), Radio K.A.O.S (1987), Amused to Death (1992), and Ça Ira (2005) - which I have only listened to slightly.

I have now decided that my next musical project is to become familiar with these albums.

His live album In The Flesh – Live (2000) I have listened to a lot  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-08-22, 19:00:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-22, 13:33:03
His live album In The Flesh – Live (2000) I have listened to a lot  *horns*
I have this one on DVD, pretty 8) indeed  *horns*.

Asia - Asia
Toto - Toto

Both debut albums, back to basic ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-08-22, 22:01:41
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-08-21, 19:54:17
+1. Now there's also a track called 'Madness' from the upcoming album on YouTube. Also very 'different'. Takes many listenings to get used to it.  Their previous album 'The Resistance' was love at first hearing, with these tracks this is not the case  ::).

Well I've listened to Madness and at the beginning I was very skeptical. But it turns out it is much better than the first seconds make you think it is. Reminds me somewhat of Undisclosed Desires; bold, but efficient in the end. What surprises me is that so far, the tracks are unconnected - Survival, Unsustainable and Madness have very little in common. I feel like the album is going to be inequal and will lack cohesion. But once again, time will tell.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-23, 11:56:34
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-08-22, 19:00:51
Asia - Asia
Toto - Toto

What would be even more interesting is:

Asia - Toto
Toto - Asia

;D


Played:

Roger Waters:  The Pros and Cons

More  ???  than  *horns*

Well, let's not forget that this album is 28 years old. Guess some people my age will like to hear Clapton plinking away to Waters' wailing, but I'd say that this album is somewhat dated  :-\

With Waters it was always very up and down, but credit goes to him for always having been willing to experiment a lot, and he definitely is one of the great genii of rock  *horns*

Roger was the one who gave Floyd its bite. Without him, Floyd would'v gone overboard in spaciness, which they in fact did after Roger left  :-\


Well, needed somethin with some more punch:

NP  Stealing Axion:  Moments

Needs some adaption, but is definitely a grower  *horns*

Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-08-23, 16:34:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-23, 11:56:34
What would be even more interesting is:

Asia - Toto
Toto - Asia

Or maybe this:

Asia - Arena
Toto - Arena

Quote
Played:

Roger Waters:  The Pros and Cons

More  ???  than  *horns*

Well, let's not forget that this album is 28 years old. Guess some people my age will like to hear Clapton plinking away to Waters' wailing, but I'd say that this album is somewhat dated  :-\

With Waters it was always very up and down, but credit goes to him for always having been willing to experiment a lot, and he definitely is one of the great genii of rock  *horns*

Roger was the one who gave Floyd its bite. Without him, Floyd would'v gone overboard in spaciness, which they in fact did after Roger left  :-\

I agree both Pink Floyd and Roger Waters were better when they were together.  One thing I found about Waters on his own (and for that matter, also Gilmour on his own) was that he was really depressing, even by my standards.  A pity they didn't remain as a unit -- they might have produced a few more albums as brilliant as Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, and Animals.

Seems like it's more typical than not for the sum of the parts to be less than the whole when a key member leaves a great band, but I guess that's part of what comes with the evolution of a progressive band -- things change, sometimes not for the better.



Played:  Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest                Still highly recommended.   *horns*
                Anathema - A Fine Time to Exit                  Excellent stuff from their prime (IMO) era

NP: Demians - Mute

I've found this one a disappointing follow-up to his superb first album -- giving it another try after some time off.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-08-23, 17:17:40
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-08-23, 16:34:01
Seems like it's more typical than not for the sum of the parts to be less than the whole when a key member leaves a great band, but I guess that's part of what comes with the evolution of a progressive band -- things change, sometimes not for the better.

I think Spock's Beard is a nice exception. I like both Neal Morse's solo material and post-Neal Spocks' material better than Spock's-Neal-Beard material.
Are there any other typical exceptions?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-08-23, 18:40:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-23, 11:56:34
What would be even more interesting is:

Asia - Toto
Toto - Asia
Would be a dream come true, but it's not likely. Asia's album titles usually start with an 'a' and Toto doesn't record studio albums anymore :D.

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-08-23, 16:34:01
Or maybe this:

Asia - Arena
This is already a fact, the third album with John Payne is called 'Arena', it also contains a title track with this name ;):
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0iDQkvnFqoewpmPKaaRIJpqUnAXP87Cng9k9XKE1GLSI4UG8Rpg)

Today:
Threshold - Wounded Land
Asia - Alpha
Toto - Hydra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-24, 13:57:40
Quote from: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-08-22, 22:01:41
Well I've listened to Madness and at the beginning I was very skeptical. But it turns out it is much better than the first seconds make you think it is. Reminds me somewhat of Undisclosed Desires; bold, but efficient in the end. What surprises me is that so far, the tracks are unconnected - Survival, Unsustainable and Madness have very little in common. I feel like the album is going to be inequal and will lack cohesion. But once again, time will tell.
I only played 'Madness' once and found 'Survival' and 'Unsustainable' no 'wowsers' either at first hearing. But I won't be playing these tracks till I own the whole album. I will definitely buy it. Muse doesn't stick to their old music and is progressive for sure ;).

Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-24, 14:27:00
NP  Royal Hunt:  Follow Me

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SipW-7jsm1I&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AhNuM2pYM6EyIEvz2raSyR

As beautiful as Chris Cornell's Follow My Way  :'(

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsyrli3Y0-g

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-24, 14:56:04
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-24, 19:14:14
Asia - Astra
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-08-25, 20:50:14
Asia - Live In Moscow 1990
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-08-26, 01:09:25
Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-08-27, 22:17:04
JP: Arena - Live & Life

NP: Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-08-28, 18:59:44
Toto - Toto IV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-08-29, 19:44:26
Erik Norlander - Definitive Edition (The Galactic Collective)


On progstreaming.com. Is is a collection of instrumental tracks. Although the individual songs are really worth listening, a whole album with instrumentals can't hold my full attention. Hopefully the 'Live In Gettysburg' album from him is more interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-08-29, 22:13:04
Pink Floyd - More followed by The Final Cut.

If anyone is feeling wealthy and fancies a guitar played by Devin Townsend go here
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/350592052644?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/350592052644?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-08-30, 20:06:07
Erik Norlander - The Galactic Collective (Live In Gettysburg)

I should have known, it's the same album as yesterday, but now live  ::) ;). Many instrumental tracks also, with a few exeptions, sung by his wife Lana Lane. Okay, nice, but I won't run to the record store for these cd's.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-08-30, 22:17:53
Yes - Sound Chaser from The Word is Live. It definitely shows what an awesome guitarist Steve Howe is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-08-31, 19:35:18
Neal Morse - Testimony Two (in anticipation of the upcoming album 'Momentum', just more than a week to go  8))
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-08-31, 23:43:48
Astra ~ The Last Chord

Their previous album, The Weirding already astounded me but this one is even a tad bit better.
Too bad that it's short though.
Would've liked more music on this album.
Seventies progrock is the key-word here.
Nothing metal about it, but don't let that scare you off, plebs!!!  *horns*

Edit:

Random trivia/anecdote:

Instead of typing 'liked', I replaced that word with ... licked.

That would be soo dumb!!!  :-X :P :P :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-08-31, 23:54:46
Fair to Midland ~ Anchors and Arrows

A bit of a softer Mastodon clone.
Quite enjoyable.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-01, 20:39:03
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-02, 13:26:36
Indukti ~ S.U.S.A.R. (Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2012-09-03, 09:34:09
NP Caamora - Journeys End

This is a very enjoyable 2-disc compilation of the acoustic two man shows Clive and Agnieszka did around the world for She, with various guest vocalists. It also has some interesting studio tracks not available elsewhere, such as the title track and the She outtake In Aeternum. Recommended.

BP
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon album teaser, on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY4CowbMmpE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY4CowbMmpE)
Alchemy trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HvMK6raYNS8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HvMK6raYNS8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-03, 15:33:28
Asia - XXX
A nice pop-rock album with no risks but a few great moments (Tomorrow The World, Face On The Bridge ...). Thanks to Teunis for the recommendation  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-09-04, 10:12:35
Magenta - Chameleon

I was eagerly waiting for it and had been desappointed at first listens. Not bad but not as exciting as I hoped. But I am still confident that it will grow on me slowly  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-09-04, 20:03:18
NP A Momentary Lapse of Reason - Pink Floyd
JP Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost in the New Real
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2012-09-04, 20:05:58
NP Saga - 20/20

Solid and energetic "comeback" album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-09-06, 14:48:12
PP Flying Colors - Flying Colors
Some very good songs here. Is somebody going to see them during their European Tour ?

NP Threshold - March Of Progress
Second listen and it's beginning to click. Ashes really has a great chorus, it's a stellar opener in the line of Light And Space or Phenomenom, to name a few.

I read that most of Threshold's back catalog is about to be reedited with bonuses. An occasion to complete my collection (I have nothing prior to Hypothetical)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-09-06, 18:34:35
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-09-06, 14:48:12
PP Flying Colors - Flying Colors
Some very good songs here. Is somebody going to see them during their European Tour ?


Yep in a couple of weeks.

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-09-06, 14:48:12
NP Threshold - March Of Progress
Second listen and it's beginning to click. Ashes really has a great chorus, it's a stellar opener in the line of Light And Space or Phenomenom, to name a few.


I got that as well. I thought I might try them from the newer end.

I quite like it. It has potential

NP The English Electric Pt 1 - Big Big Train
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-09-07, 10:49:55
I also got March Of Progress. Haven't listened all of it yet, but what I heard was good!

Now, I just finished listening/watching this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hs37Yq_3s

Man... that was absolutely beautiful! Got a tear in my eye! Now I really need some Devin Townsend albums! I guess I better start with the upcoming Epicloud.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-09-07, 12:26:22
NP Maze and Mystified - Census of Hallucinations from the Apparitions, Part One CD
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-07, 17:58:47
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2012-09-06, 18:34:35
NP The English Electric Pt 1 - Big Big Train
I was hesitating to buy this one : I don't know BBT yet but this last album is receiving an almost unanimous praise so far.

NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

8) Strongly recommended !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-09-07, 19:32:25
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-03, 15:33:28
Asia - XXX
Thanks to Teunis for the recommendation  ;)
You're welcome :D.

DeeExpus - King of Number 33  8)
Threshold - March of Progress (a bit heavier than expected, needs a few more spins ;))
Katatonia - Dead End Kings (played about 3 times on progstreaming.com, getting better and better!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-09-07, 19:40:37
Almost forgot .... Also played the new EP from Moon Safari. Just 1 track (24:20) but I'm impressed! Hurry, it's only available for one week ;).
http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/index.php (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/index.php)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-08, 12:59:29
Anathema - Weather Systems (still my favourite 2012 release)
Neal Morse - Momentum (it's playing for the third time now. Some magical moments, some parts I have to get used to, but overall a great album. Neal did it again  *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-09-08, 22:29:52
NP> Threshold ~ March of Progress

The un-edited version of Ashes is better, I can tell you.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-09-12, 20:36:28
Neal Morse - Momentum
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-09-13, 18:40:01
NP: Echolyn - Echolyn  (on progstreaming)

2nd play for me - Overall, I like it.  Some passages are maybe not so interesting, but worth a few listens IMO.

Also played (a few times):  Moon Safari - Lover's End Pt. III (Skelleftea Serenade):

More pretty stuff from these guys.  This is just a 1-song (very long song) EP that is, I suppose, a companion to their latest studio album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-09-14, 19:49:12
Asia - Phoenix
Toto - Isolation

Progstreaming added some interesting albums:
Threshold - March Of Progress
Big Big Train - English Electric Part 1
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Opera
and many more ...

Will certainly listen to these albums this weekend  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-09-14, 21:58:19
Anthrax ~ Worship Music  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-09-14, 22:46:19
I've been listening a lot to Storm Corrosion lately. I think it's a very cool album. I really love it. It's really something special.
I already have ten 2012 releases, but can't really make a top ten yet, since I haven't really listened well enough to most of these releases.
Still I think "Weather Systems" will be first and "Storm Corrosion" second.

I'm still working through these (and the year isn't over yet):
Neal Morse's "Momentum" (I know I'm going to like it, but perhaps not as much as "Testimony Two" or "Sola Scriptura".)
Gazpacho's "March Of Ghosts" (Haven't been 'in the mood' for this music yet.)
It Bites' "Map Of The Past" (Listened to it four times now I think, but "The Tall Ships" seems to be the better one for me.)
Arjen Lucassen's "Lost In The New Real" (I found out that I'm not really a fan of his voice after one and a half hours of (otherwise nice) music.)
Kaipa's "Vittjar" (Like an "In The Wake Of Evolution" part two.)
Threshold's "March Of Progress" (Is probably another great release.)
OSI's "Fire Make Thunder" (Nothing new, but still cool and unlike anything else.)
The Flower Kings's "Banks Of Eden" (Since my previous endeavours regarding TFK didn't bring me any satisfactory results, I'm inclined to avoid listening to this release a bit. But I'll get back to it!)


There's a lot of work to do! And the interesting releases keep coming...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2012-09-15, 00:41:55
Hey folks, long time no see... hardly any <serious> music listening possible at my side atm...

Just stumbled over a bookmark for progstreaming.com, clicked it, saw that Threshold have a new album released, and....

Wow! What a great album. Catchy from the beginning. Clearly Karl Groom's production, if I'm not totally dumb many sounds are similar to Arena's :) But really, this is a rocker!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-15, 11:02:35
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2012-09-15, 00:41:55
Just stumbled over a bookmark for progstreaming.com, clicked it, saw that Threshold have a new album released, and.... Wow! What a great album.
Yeah, Progstreaming works! Already bought 3 cd's after hearing them there 8).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-09-14, 22:46:19
Neal Morse's "Momentum" (I know I'm going to like it, but perhaps not as much as "Testimony Two" or "Sola Scriptura".)
It's definitely a grower. Yesterday evening I watched 'The Making Of'. I have been listening the album several times now, but watching the DVD really helps to appreciate the album even more I can assure you, cool! It's released for a week now, time will tell but I'm inclined to say that I'll like Testimony Two more in let's say a year or so ;).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-09-14, 22:46:19
Arjen Lucassen's "Lost In The New Real" (I found out that I'm not really a fan of his voice after one and a half hours of (otherwise nice) music.)
Hmm. Heard this one also on progstreaming. Will not buy it, maybe I'm a bit Arjen-tired or so :-\.

Just played: Asia - XXX
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-09-15, 11:33:17
NP Threshold - Dead Reckoning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2012-09-15, 12:48:41
NP The Gathering - Disclosure - I Can See Four Miles

Also on progstreaming.com 8)

Brilliant album, previous album The West Pole passed me by after Anneke's departure, but this is really good! >> add to shopping list

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-15, 19:06:07
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Orchestra

Not bad at all, will see them in about three months  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-09-15, 23:48:11
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-15, 11:02:35
It's definitely a grower. Yesterday evening I watched 'The Making Of'. I have been listening the album several times now, but watching the DVD really helps to appreciate the album even more I can assure you, cool!

Yeah, I thought so too. Didn't have any time to watch it though. But perhaps tomorrow.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-15, 11:02:35
Hmm. Heard this one also on progstreaming. Will not buy it, maybe I'm a bit Arjen-tired or so :-\.

That's exactly my experience. I get a feeling I've heard it all before. But I don't give up on him.

Today I listened to "Momentum" and "Storm Corrosion" (got my dad interested in that one). Also It Bites' "Once Around The World", which is extremely catchy and so much fun.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2012-09-16, 14:40:45
Just wanted to play Arjen's album on progstreaming, but it's not listed (anymore)? Maybe Arjen didn't like the idea of his album being freely available, albeit only streamed...
Don't really know about the legality of that site, now that everybody talks about copyright and such...

PS: Just watched the teaser video on Arjen's website. And the first thought that crossed my mind was: He doesn't seem to like his own voice too much, otherwise he wouldn't put it through a voicecoder that often. The second thing was, that maybe he didn't want to pay Metal V.I.P. cheques any more :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-16, 16:53:49
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2012-09-16, 14:40:45
Just wanted to play Arjen's album on progstreaming, but it's not listed (anymore)? Maybe Arjen didn't like the idea of his album being freely available, albeit only streamed...
Don't really know about the legality of that site, now that everybody talks about copyright and such...

PS: Just watched the teaser video on Arjen's website. And the first thought that crossed my mind was: He doesn't seem to like his own voice too much, otherwise he wouldn't put it through a voicecoder that often. The second thing was, that maybe he didn't want to pay Metal V.I.P. cheques any more :P

It's very legitimate, Peter.
No music is played on that site unless the artist and/or the record company approves it.
The 'mastermind' behind progstreaming is also a reviewer for the Dutch equivalent of the DPRP site, meaning it's only written in Dutch.

The music will be available for a brief time, mostly a month or so, and because new albums are added to the site, the older albums will disappear in time.
It would take a huge space to keep all the artist on the site, forever. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2012-09-16, 19:53:30
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-16, 16:53:49
It's very legitimate, Peter.
No music is played on that site unless the artist and/or the record company approves it.

Em,
artists and record labels, even big record companies, have absolutely nothing to say in that direction. Every country has an institution that has been fully legitimized to do the exploitation of music rights in that country, be it radio airplay, live performance, TV broadcast, internet sale and: internet broadcast, or any other means of distribution. In Germany, that institution is called "GEMA", Clive can sing a song about them, as he has to pay fees every time he comes to Germany, even though he only plays his own songs. I'm too lazy to do a search right now for the name of the dutch analogy, but there is one, I'm sure. So, if progstreaming.com doesn't pay fees to them, they will surely get in trouble sooner or later.

Oh, and if you know the DPRP guys, give them my greetings, a few years back I did the forum stuff for them :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-16, 22:41:06
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2012-09-16, 19:53:30
Em,
artists and record labels, even big record companies, have absolutely nothing to say in that direction. Every country has an institution that has been fully legitimized to do the exploitation of music rights in that country, be it radio airplay, live performance, TV broadcast, internet sale and: internet broadcast, or any other means of distribution. In Germany, that institution is called "GEMA", Clive can sing a song about them, as he has to pay fees every time he comes to Germany, even though he only plays his own songs. I'm too lazy to do a search right now for the name of the dutch analogy, but there is one, I'm sure. So, if progstreaming.com doesn't pay fees to them, they will surely get in trouble sooner or later.

I think you are revering to BUMRA STEMRA.
They do the same thing as GEMA.

I must admit, I don't know anything about that matter but like I said, I do know that the albums are air-played on Progstreaming, for a limited time, like for instance the Transatlantic live album was only a week, and the artist give them their full cooperation for it.

QuoteOh, and if you know the DPRP guys, give them my greetings, a few years back I did the forum stuff for them :)

Will do!

If I'll see/hear/read them. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2012-09-17, 09:29:52
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2012-09-16, 19:53:30
So, if progstreaming.com doesn't pay fees to them, they will surely get in trouble sooner or later.

They do indeed pay the fees to BUMA, this was mentioned explicitly in an interview with the initiator in the last issue of the Dutch magazine iO Pages.

The site is intended to be able to listen to recently released albums to decide if you like them enough to buy them, so the rotation is six weeks or so. The idea is that prog albums need more than one listen and in its entirety, not just samples, to make a good judgement.

I think this website is a very good idea for both listeners and artists in this digital age *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2012-09-17, 12:57:37
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2012-09-17, 09:29:52
They do indeed pay the fees to BUMA, this was mentioned explicitly in an interview with the initiator in the last issue of the Dutch magazine iO Pages.
That's good to hear. Then hopefully they will be around for a while.

Quote
I think this website is a very good idea for both listeners and artists in this digital age *horns*

Totally agreed. Great idea.

PS (On topic) np>> Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology [2000] - 02. Secrets of Astrology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-09-17, 19:50:02
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Threshold - March Of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-09-18, 19:50:31
Guilt Machine - "On A Perfect Day"
Don't play this one that much... And to be honest, this album has the right to be played. It's actually really good.
I wonder if they're ever making a second album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-09-18, 21:42:56
Heart of Cygnus ~ The Voyage of Jonas  *horns*

The Isles of Ice on Youtube.  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pIWePrZepU&list=UU4ayJ6r_aE4U50nMFaqsbYg&index=2&feature=plcp)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-09-19, 15:18:38
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Despite owning a few other Vanden Plas albums, I keep coming back to this one because it's so good  *horns* But I still have plenty of their stuff to explore ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-09-21, 09:54:52
Galahad - Battle Scars

Good album, but it hasn't grabbed me completely as yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-09-21, 11:43:54
Hey Steve!! Where have you been? Good to see you back! :) How are you?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-09-21, 14:20:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-09-21, 09:54:52
Galahad - Battle Scars

Welcome back to Sir Steve of King Peter's Round Table  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-21, 14:48:57
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic  Turn Of Events (to celebrate the return of Mr Jones  ;))

He was lost not forgotten. We thought "hey, this is the life" but he was still there, just beneath the surface.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-09-21, 17:18:09
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-21, 14:48:57
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic  Turn Of Events (to celebrate the return of Mr Jones  ;))

He was lost not forgotten. We thought "hey, this is the life" but he was still there, just beneath the surface.

Haha good one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-22, 10:06:51
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Opera
Neal Morse - Momentum 8) (more and more impressed after each listening. And there even is a track called 'Smoke And Mirrors' on it  ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-09-22, 17:50:37
NP: Big Big Train - English Electric Part One     

Second play -- liking this one.  I should check out their back catalog.

Also Played:

Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Orchestra

Threshold - March of Progress

progstreaming is getting some good stuff again.  :)



Oh, and hi, Steve Jones.  I hope your appearance wasn't just a one-off.  The biscuit banter is sadly lacking without you.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-09-23, 21:14:40
IQ - The Seventh House

np: Sympho Shop (radio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-24, 19:27:01
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2012-09-22, 17:50:37
NP: Big Big Train - English Electric Part One     

Second play -- liking this one.  I should check out their back catalog.
Probably my next buy. It seems unavoidable ...

NP Dream Theater - Live At The Marquee

I guess that I would not find this one on your CD's shelf, Manatee  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-09-24, 21:09:01
Neal Morse - "Momentum"
6. World Without End

Yes, this album is a winner. It's much much better than "Lifeline" and it's actually already becoming one of my favourites!

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-09-14, 22:46:19
I know I'm going to like it, but perhaps not as much as "Testimony Two" or "Sola Scriptura".

I was wrong. Yes, it's at least as good as "Testimony Two". It's not far from "Sola Scriptura" actually. This new Morse album sounds much like that one, and it sounds much like Spock's Beard and TransAtlantic too!
World Without End is a truly wonderful epic!
It's gonna be hard to choose a top ten at the end of the year. Neal Morse is in it, for sure!

(Watch out Anathema!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-09-24, 22:28:03
Again:

Neal Morse - "Momentum"

Second run today. And third overall.
The first time I listened to this album, I felt nothing. But this evening it clicked big time!

The short songs are extremely catchy and the big one World Without End is absolutely one of the best epics written by Neal.

One funny thing: in the first part of the second 'movement' of this epic (Never Pass Away), Neal reminds me of Ian Anderson. Anyone else with me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-09-25, 14:20:58
Decided to get more into H-Marillion, since you and some Amazon guys dig'm:

NP  Marillion:  Seasons End  &  East of Eden

Quite nice, even the lyrics now grip me  8)


Looks like Jonesy is playin some odd kinda hide & seek  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-09-25, 15:29:46
East of Eden?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-09-25, 18:48:23
Muse - The 2nd Law

Muse has gone electronic. Have to get used to it, but it's gonna work ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-09-25, 18:53:35
Today again Neal Morse's "Momentum". It's getting better and better. Guys, this is truly fantastic music!

Now playing:
Threshold - "March Of Progress"

Giving it the first serious listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-09-26, 12:15:37
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-09-25, 15:29:46
East of Eden?

Hm, got that wrong, should be "Holidays in Eden". "East of Eden" is a novel by Steinbeck and a movie by Elia Kazan, with James Dean, both excellent. Thanx, Paxi  :-[


Needed somethin more rocky now, so

NP  Royal Hunt:  The Mission

Based on Bradbury's Martian Chronicles. Super group, and super album  *horns*

Got ten RH albums now, bought during the past month, with whatever means I could scrape up. Strange that you guys have no interest at all in this formidable group  ???

Actually I can't either understand how I could bypass them for so many years  :(

Check up my "Classic songs" list if you want tips for good RH songs. RH is one of the most frequent groups in that list now. Have an unbelievable sense of melody  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-09-26, 16:47:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-09-25, 14:20:58
Decided to get more into H-Marillion, since you and some Amazon guys dig'm:

NP  Marillion:  Seasons End  &  East of Eden

Quite nice, even the lyrics now grip me  8)
Hey, you are cheating : those two (well, with a slightly different title for the second  ;D) are not the most representative of H's era. The first one had even been partly composed before H's arrival, if I remember correctly. Well, that point doesn't show on the band members comments : http://www.marillion.com/music/albums/seasons.htm but I must have read it somewhere else.

Anyway, musically, Seasons and Holidays are more linked to Marillion phase one than the albums to come. Try Brave or Afraid of Sunlight instead, that will be more fair  :D

NP The Undertones - Positive Touch  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-09-26, 17:28:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-09-26, 12:15:37
Got ten RH albums now, bought during the past month, with whatever means I could scrape up. Strange that you guys have no interest at all in this formidable group  ???

They are indeed rather good, I picked up "Eye Witness" and "Paradox" recently, which brings my grand total to a whopping 3 with "Collision Course" - must get more!

Now playing: Judas Priest - Nostradamus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-09-26, 18:43:34
OK guys, good to get some response on my preferences - at last  8)

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-09-26, 16:47:54
Hey, you are cheating

Bupie, I have Seasons End, Holidays in Eden, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, Marbles, and Araknophobia. At this point, I'm fondest of Seasons, cuz there are most s's in it  :P  no, probably just because it still has some of the excitement of the Fish era. I'v really tried with Brave, man have I tried, some 4-5 times, cuz sooo many of my friends, you included, say it's great; problem is, it just doesnt really grip me. It's nice, but yaaawn, maybe cuz it's tooo nice. Looks like the guys got more than they asked for with Fish, and he sure fidgetted some Scottish imperialism into the mix too, but he also brought some tremendous enthusiasm and excitement into play.

Bupie, with a Frenchie like you, let me use the following comparison: You got this nice woman, she says the right things, has the right job, the right parents, does nice things forya etc. Then there's this other woman, who's totally chaotic, turns yer life upside down, moves the chairs downstairs and runs away, but she's got that WOW-factor. Now tell me: Which of'm do you choose ? (Tip: Remember, you'r the Frenchie.)

H seems to be a real nice guy, and he sings nicely, and the guys do nice things on their instruments ... but what happened to the b*s ?

Maybe they went here:

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-09-26, 17:28:51
They are indeed rather good, I picked up "Eye Witness" and "Paradox" recently, which brings my grand total to a whopping 3 with "Collision Course" - must get more!

Now playing: Judas Priest - Nostradamus

Whew, Jonesey, you just made my day there  *horns* *horns* *horns*

How about stickin around for a while ? - with such sweet talk  :)

Just ordered Eyewitness (it's actually one word (altho even Amazon has two)), so I don't know it well, but man, all the albums from Moving Target to X are fantastic  *horns*

Just dont get their latest, Show Me How To Live. Severe disappointment ! Donno what went wrong, they just lost it there. DC came back, fine, altho the two other singers, John West and Mark Boals are fabulous too. They got another guitarist, who I don't find as exciting as his predecessors. Allan on drums and Andreas on bass are super. But what a downer. I don't play it any longer  :(

Nostradamus, of course, is a masterpiece. Tell me what you think of it, Jonesey  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:00:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-09-25, 18:53:35
Today again Neal Morse's "Momentum". It's getting better and better. Guys, this is truly fantastic music!
I know 8). Just played it again.

np: Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:51:08
Marillion ~ Sounds that can't be Made

I'm glad they've found a way to make them.  ;D
Awesome album, indeed.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:52:28
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:00:03
I know 8). Just played it again.

I also played it again today. I'm addicted!

About Royal Hunt: when Amaran's Plight came with their debut album, I was really impressed by DC Cooper's voice. I wanted to try out more stuff with him behind the mic.
Royal Hunt was really cool when I tried it. But then I realised that most albums sound much alike.
I agree that I need to check it out again some time. But with all the nice progressive rock releases this year, there's no chance that I'll go back to melodic hard rock (with a progressive approach) soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:52:39
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-09-25, 18:53:35
Today again Neal Morse's "Momentum". It's getting better and better. Guys, this is truly fantastic music!

I agree.
Very fine album.
Especially World Without End is breathtaking.  8)

QuoteNow playing:
Threshold - "March Of Progress"

Giving it the first serious listen.

And another fine album.
Nothing new under the sun, but very entertaining.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-09-26, 21:46:10
I'm now watching Neal Morse's Momentum "making of" DVD.
He said he wanted to write a new TransAtlantic album (I hope they still make another one, The Whirlwind was excellent!), but then it turned out to be a Neal Morse album.
And yes, sometimes it truly reminds me of a TransAtlantic album. It's really good you know... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-09-27, 10:38:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-09-26, 18:43:34
Bupie, with a Frenchie like you, let me use the following comparison: You got this nice woman, she says the right things, has the right job, the right parents, does nice things forya etc. Then there's this other woman, who's totally chaotic, turns yer life upside down, moves the chairs downstairs and runs away, but she's got that WOW-factor. Now tell me: Which of'm do you choose ? (Tip: Remember, you'r the Frenchie.)
Well, at this point of my life, I have to think. But a few years ago, the second one, of course  :D But I don't think that it has something to do with the fact that I am French, has it ?

For Brave, it took me more than 10 listens and more than 10 years. And I am still not sure ...  :D

NP Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

And what would you think of finding a woman that likes DT, Nicky ?  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-09-27, 11:16:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-09-26, 18:43:34
Nostradamus, of course, is a masterpiece. Tell me what you think of it, Jonesey  :)

As you say, a masterpiece.  But the album needs to be taken as a whole, which is a first for Priest I think.  It's not a collection of stand-alone battle hymns.

Now playing: Queensrÿche - Dedicated to Chaos.
To me, this band just keeps getting better.  The lyrics to the opening track are very apt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-09-27, 13:01:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-09-26, 19:52:28
But then I realised that most albums sound much alike.

Yeah, just like Arena. Ask Granny: Lotta banging around  ;)


Quote
melodic hard rock (with a progressive approach)

Maybe you should listen a bit more attentively, Paxi  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-09-27, 11:16:37
As you say, a masterpiece.  But the album needs to be taken as a whole, which is a first for Priest I think.  It's not a collection of stand-alone battle hymns.

It's true that Nostra is the most cohesive album lyrically, but Jugulator is pretty conceptual in that it deals with various types and aspects of violence, crime, punishment, and destruction - pretty harsh, but a marvellous album for hardy proggies  8)

Steve, are you into Jugulator and Demolition, the two Ripper-albums ? Very different from the Halford-albums, and great too. Also Live in London, the live Ripper-album, is a treat  ;)

However, I can easily play e.g. Lost Love and Exiled (on Nostra) alone  :)

You more than anyone else got me into Priest (first acquired album: Sad Wings), so you can blame yerself  :P

But OK, makes me kinda proud of my heritage  :)


Here's another one of yers:

NP  Primus:  Pork Soda  &  Rhinoplasty

Pretty crazy shit  8)


Quote
Now playing: Queensrÿche - Dedicated to Chaos.
To me, this band just keeps getting better.

Donno whether I'd agree to the "better", but it's certainly as great as ever. I like all Q-albums. This group is really somethin special  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-09-26, 17:28:51
must get more!

Jonesey, don't miss out on the marvellous RH-album The Watchers, a collection of odds and ends, Track 1 being the fabulous full 14-minute version of Intervention  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-09-27, 10:38:21
But I don't think that it has something to do with the fact that I am French, has it ?

Hm, guess you'r right, we seem to also get babies in Denmark  ;D


Quote
For Brave, it took me more than 10 listens and more than 10 years. And I am still not sure ...  :D

That's pretty brave, here in the Room !


Quote
And what would you think of finding a woman that likes DT, Nicky ?  :)

You know, Bups, when I met Ms 007 twelve years ago, I was almost entirely into classical music. Ms and her sons were into rock and metal, the most played group being - yeah, guess what ? Middleson even had bought himself a Petrucci guitar (now replaced by a Vedder guitar). So my second rock journey started with DT  :)

Altho RH are competing heavily these days, DT seem to stand their ground  ;)

Like many more or less casual DT-listeners, Ms likes the ballads, and not the "noodling". Me, I'm a sucker for the whole package  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-09-27, 19:38:51
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Threshold - March Of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-09-27, 22:15:59
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"

First listen. The fact that the album starts with a 25 minute song doesn't really help them...  :-\
A few bits where it gets exciting, but overall it seems very tiresome to me.
I really had to push myself to listen on and not put on Neal Morse's new album (also with an epic, but that song is the fastest 30 minutes I know).
I am not a fan of Hasse Fröberg's vocals either...

I must persevere! How can I not like The Flower Kings, while I LOVE TransAtlantic and Kaipa and Roine Stolts' solo album?
It's not fair! I want to like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-28, 00:32:40
Yes, TFK, I know what you are feeling, PH ... :P

NP Lou Reed : Growing Up In Public  Dedicated to a fellow Roomie  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-28, 18:24:25
NP Rush - Roll The Bones

Great artwork, good album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-09-28, 19:36:18
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2012-09-27, 22:15:59
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"

It's not fair! I want to like it!
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-28, 00:32:40
Yes, TFK, I know what you are feeling, PH ... :P
You're not alone, don't like TFK either :-\.

Neal Morse - Momentum (it was a nice ride, driving to and from work. Only heard the epic. Started with it on purpose ;))
Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made (Really want to like Marillion, but unfortunately ....  :))
Darkwater - Where Stories End  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 09:26:26
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-28, 00:39:25
Talking about the "Wow" factor, Nicky ?

;)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-09-28, 18:24:25
NP Rush - Roll The Bones

Great artwork, good album.

Bupie, have you heard the two latest Rush albums, Clockwork Angels (2012) and Snakes & Arrows (2007) ? Super  *horns*


Here's another Wow-factor, my fave Royal Hunt song. A sublime example of how progressive and beautiful can come together:

Royal Hunt:  Days Of No Trust  (from The Mission)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeH1JQuPSCI

Must melt any heart  :)


Jonesey, how are you comin' along with RH ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-29, 13:31:09
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts (too long ago that I played this album, really enjoyed it 8))
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Orchestra (their best release since a very long time!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-09-29, 17:56:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-09-27, 13:01:49
Steve, are you into Jugulator and Demolition, the two Ripper-albums ? Very different from the Halford-albums, and great too.

Yup, shame they often get slagged simply 'cause it's not Rob Halford.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-09-29, 17:57:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 09:26:26
Jonesey, how are you comin' along with RH ?

I've got Watchers and Mission on the way 8)

Now playing: Gazpacho - A Night at Lorely
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-29, 19:58:41
Anathema - Weather Systems (probably still my favourite 2012 release, but Neal Morse is coming closer ...)
Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made (already better, but far from convinced ::)).
Katatonia - Dead End Kings (dark, but pretty enjoyable)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:15:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-09-29, 17:57:54
I've got Watchers and Mission on the way 8)

You wont regret  *horns*

Then get Fear, Paper Blood, and X, in that order. Then you'l have the essential Royal Hunt albums  :)

You know that André Anderen released three excellent albums under his own name ? - Changing Skin (1997), Black on Black (2001), and OceanView (2003). I'm planning to get those asap too  8)

NP  Royal Hunt:  Season's Change  (on Paper Blood)

Wonderful song  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:32:48
NP  Anubis Gate:  The Detached  *horns*

Ya know this other great Danish prog group, Jonesey ? Heavier and more jarring than RH, but just as fascinating, in a different way  8)

The Detached and Andromeda Unchained are the essential AG albums, I'd say  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-09-30, 19:16:31
Neal Morse - Momentum
Albion - Broken Hopes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-09-30, 22:47:23
Devin Townsend - Epicloud

Not bad! But for now there are no songs that really stick except for maybe True North and Liberation.
But this will probably change, cause it's very powerful and strangely catchy stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-10-01, 13:12:42
Deep Purple - Made in Japan.

A classic classic 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-10-02, 10:36:01
NP The Cure - Seventeen Seconds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-10-02, 17:09:17
Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-02, 17:46:00
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-10-02, 17:09:17
Muse - The 2nd Law
Pre-ordered it, still waiting

Toto - Fahrenheit
Asia - Omega
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-10-02, 23:23:01
Sometimes it seems that an album calls out to you.
This time "Storm Corrosion" called me to play it.
It's always nice when an albums does that.

Especially when it's an album that has not been played that often. It means that it's a grower. It means there's something in it that says: "Like me! Like me! You know you want to! There's this instrumental middle section, and there's that intro. Oh! And have you already heard this nice bit here?"

Other albums say: "If you play me, I'll make sure it will be a very long and boring road. There's nothing here for you!"
But when you decide to play these kind of discs anyway and you actually made it to the end, it says: "Told you so! Now, leave me alone!"

In the very end, some of those malignant albums finally say something like this: "Oh well, okay. Try me once more and I promise you there might be some nice bits..."
Do you trust them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-03, 00:09:38
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black

One I keep coming back to *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-10-03, 12:46:39
NP White Willow - Signal To Noise

Hum, difficult to describe in few words...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-03, 15:54:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-03, 00:09:38
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black

One I keep coming back to *horns*

Betcha  *horns*

I actually like all Nevermore albums, the first one a bit less  8)

Jonesey, ya know that Jeff Loomis has issued two albums under his own name: Zero Order Phase (2008) & Plains of Oblivion (2012).

Superduper stuff, tellya  *horns*


NP  Several Royal Hunt albums, jumpin around  :)

I know all the songs now. Gonna make a mix with my faves for friends who like RH (cuz I brought'm there)  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-10-03, 19:00:31
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-10-02, 23:23:01
In the very end, some of those malignant albums finally say something like this: "Oh well, okay. Try me once more and I promise you there might be some nice bits..."
Do you trust them?
Frankly speaking: if I don't like a new album of my favourite bands/artists immediately, I just want to like it and give it several spins until it clicks. But often, after getting recommendations from a band you don't know and you don't like it at first listening, you don't give it enough time. Proggers do need more than 24 hours in a day ;). So I do recognise what you wrote ;D.

just: Asia - XXX
now: Toto - The Seventh One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-10-04, 19:02:16
Asia ft John Payne - Aqua
Toto - Past To Present 1977-1990
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-04, 20:13:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-03, 15:54:59
Jonesey, ya know that Jeff Loomis has issued two albums under his own name: Zero Order Phase (2008) & Plains of Oblivion (2012).

Cheers, yup.  Got both of those plus Mr Dane's particularly pleasant platter *horns*


Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-10-04, 23:02:39
Recently Played:

Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud (2 disc version, of course, with Epiclouder)  -second play, going to like this one a lot
Devin Townsend Project - Deconstruction             -giving it more of a chance now, does have growth potential
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine                         -went back to this after Nicky's question.  Yup, I still like it a bunch.
Rush - 2112                                                      -old album, recent purchase -- the music is good, the lyrics frankly are a bit silly
Yes - Close to the Edge                                      -vinyl replacement, still a winner
Discipline. - To Shatter All Accord                        -simply one of my favorite albums now
Trevor Rabin - Jacaranda                                    -on progstreaming, some nice instrumental work, not sure if I'd play it a lot long-term though
Threshold - March of Progress                            -on progrstreaming, thumbs up, probably will buy
Big Big Train - English Electric, Part One               -on progrstreaming, now safely on my "to buy" list

NP: Discipline. - Push & Profit

Their first album.  Still getting to know it, but I like it.  It's a bit lighter than their other two, perhaps not quite as complex, but still good.

I see progrstreaming has new Marillion and new Pendragon now.  Guess I have a lot of listening to do.   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-10-05, 19:24:40
Neal Morse - Momentum
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Asia - Aria

np: Toto - Kingdom of Desire

track: Wings Of Time  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-10-05, 21:14:02
NP: Pendragon - Out of Order Comes Chaos

on progstreaming.  Turns out this is a live album, a very long one.  Seems pretty good so far.  I only know a few of the songs from before as I've only got Pure.  I'm not a huge fan of the singer's voice, but it's not album-destroying or anything.  Probably will go over well with serious Pendragon fans, I'd think.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-10-06, 00:16:19
In Parallel - AVG and DC (how lazy)

NP DT - Awake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-06, 09:09:33
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-10-05, 21:14:02
NP: Pendragon - Out of Order Comes Chaos

on progstreaming.  Turns out this is a live album, a very long one.  Seems pretty good so far.  I only know a few of the songs from before as I've only got Pure.  I'm not a huge fan of the singer's voice, but it's not album-destroying or anything.  Probably will go over well with serious Pendragon fans, I'd think.
Actually, it's the audio from a DVD release. Has not been released on cd, it's not clear if there will ever be a cd release from this gig. I own the DVD, really great. More people do like the music and are not fond of the singer.

np: Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made (they never seem to convince me :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-10-06, 12:00:13
NP  Dream Theater:  A Dramatic Turn of Events

This group always delivers top quality, and this album is no exception  *horns*

Mike II takes over seamlessly from Mike I, proving his genius: 1) He's just as excellent, and 2) He has deep respect for his predecessor in the chair  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-06, 12:58:31
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  (haven't played it for a while, but what a fine album it is *horns*)
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto (not for every day, but quite enjoyable ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-06, 19:33:10
Yesterday I got a mail that the new Muse album was on its way to me, but unfortunately no delivery today. Played an other one this afternoon:
Muse - Absolution

jp: Asia - Arena

np: Wolverine - Communication Lost  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-10-06, 19:37:31
Dream Theater - "When Dream And Day Unite"

One of the albums I play not much at all.
Musically it's actually really good. But Charlie's vocals are a real let down. He sounds like he wants to be Geddy Lee. But it doesn't feel right...

Still, I think I need to listen to this album a bit more. There's a lot things going on. I think it's much heavier than "Images And Words".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-10-07, 00:20:23
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-10-06, 19:37:31
Dream Theater - "When Dream And Day Unite"

One of the albums I play not much at all.
Musically it's actually really good. But Charlie's vocals are a real let down. He sounds like he wants to be Geddy Lee. But it doesn't feel right...

Still, I think I need to listen to this album a bit more. There's a lot things going on. I think it's much heavier than "Images And Words".

This album is a real winner!!
It always gets the consolation price. ;)

NP> Dream Theater ~ Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-10-07, 14:52:06
I'm now listening to Bjørn Lynne's music, through his website.
http://www.lynnemusic.com/nanoteknika.html

This is nice electronica stuff. Too bad it's in low bitrate streaming mode.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-08, 13:47:12
NP  Royal Hunt:  Paradox  &  Moving Target

Let's see what these early RH albums with DC are like .....  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-10-08, 15:47:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-06, 09:09:33
np: Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made (they never seem to convince me :-\)

I am listening to Gaza at the moment, thanks to http://www.musicwaves.fr/  From what I read, it is supposed to be one of the best songs of Sounds. Don't know yet about the song as a whole but it has indeed a nice guitar solo. Far from enough to make me eager to buy the album, though  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-10-08, 17:14:17
I also listened to the new Marillion album (only once, I must add) and coudn't help but find Gaza really boring...
Actually, there's not one song that made me want to listen to the album again.
Still, I have to, because I want to give it the fair treatment and Marillion has made me a happy boy in the past.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-10-08, 17:17:30
Instead, I'm listening to Ritual's "The Hemulic Voluntary Band".
A very impressive piece of work. If it wasn't for Neal Morse, Porcupine Tree and Magic Pie, this would have been the number one of 2007.
Their epic A Dangerous Journey is one of the best (and most unusual) epics in my cd collection.

Anyone who likes this album? They don't get mentioned that much here in the Room...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-10-08, 19:05:50
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-10-08, 17:14:17
I also listened to the new Marillion album (only once, I must add) and coudn't help but find Gaza really boring...
Exactly my thought. If I remember correctly, after about 13 minutes I heard the first interesting part. I'm giving up on them now, enough other music to enjoy ;).

just: Asia - Aura
now: Toto - Absolutely Live cd 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-10-08, 20:42:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-10-08, 17:17:30
Instead, I'm listening to Ritual's "The Hemulic Voluntary Band".
A very impressive piece of work. If it wasn't for Neal Morse, Porcupine Tree and Magic Pie, this would have been the number one of 2007.
Their epic A Dangerous Journey is one of the best (and most unusual) epics in my cd collection.

Anyone who likes this album? They don't get mentioned that much here in the Room...

Yes me. But I only have a double live and the one you just played.

I played Weather Systems again today and unless something fantastic is released in the next couple of months will be my CD of the year although I do love March of Ghosts as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-10-09, 00:38:52
Steely Dan - Gaucho

Just downloaded the Hi-Def version from the Linn Records site, and it makes the regular CD sound like a cassette :o
A shame that so little rock music is available in a HD format in the UK.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-10-09, 12:19:37
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-10-08, 19:05:50
Exactly my thought. If I remember correctly, after about 13 minutes I heard the first interesting part. I'm giving up on them now, enough other music to enjoy ;).
Yes, it is the moment when the guitar solo begins. I would not be so harsh on the song but I would like to hear something more uplifting or at least something less wailing than what I hear from Marillion for a decade or more. Maybe Steve H could try an electroshok therapy or something in that genre ...

NP Ultravox - Vienna

I keep coming back to this album. Maybe THE new wave album if I had to choose one ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-09, 19:21:40
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-10-09, 12:19:37
NP Ultravox - Vienna

I keep coming back to this album. Maybe THE new wave album if I had to choose one ...
8) album and the 2012 Ultravox album 'Brilliant' seems to be brilliant too. Haven't heard it yet though.

np: Muse - The 2nd Law

2nd spin, already liking it *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-10, 12:14:22
NP  Steely Dan  on  YouTube Mix   ;) 8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=meemrAUJPFE&feature=autoplay&list=PLF4EBB9268E53AB67&playnext=2

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2012-10-10, 21:46:54
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-09, 19:21:40

np: Muse - The 2nd Law

2nd spin, already liking it *horns*
Just played it on youtube to decide wether or not it was worth the buy. It sure is. I'll get it some time soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-11, 09:28:07
Camel - Rajaz

Awesome album. But then, having finally gotten around to replacing my computer speakers with something decent (an old pair of the tiny Linn Kans courtesy of eBay) everything is sounding fresh and wonderful at the moment!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-10-12, 20:40:26
The Urbane - "Neon"

The guitar player is really good actually! :P

By far no Progressive Rock masterpiece, but pretty catchy stuff anyway.
I love Aeroplanes, Loop, Immaculate, Neon, The Tide.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-10-13, 09:56:29
Spock's Beard - The Kindness of Strangers

I think today might have a high Spock's content *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-10-13, 21:19:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-10-13, 09:56:29
Spock's Beard - The Kindness of Strangers

I think today might have a high Spock's content *horns*

A marvelous choice, sir Jones!!!  *horns*

JP> Galahad ~ Battle Scars
NP> Galahad ~ Beyond the Realms of Euphoria

Both are good though I like the new album (Euphoria) a tad bit more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-10-14, 10:56:38
Spock's Beard - Day for Night

Still in a Spock's mood here 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-10-14, 13:57:32
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

a little wakey-wakey music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-10-14, 16:06:28
Magnum - On the 13th Day

another on progstreaming... A bit light on the proginess, I'd say, but good tuneful rock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-10-14, 20:57:13
I'm singing along to Neal Morse's "Sola Scriptura" :P
Just finished both The Door and The Conflict and now taking a little break to have a drink. And then the other two songs.

What a very good album! I rate it a tiny bit higher than "Momentum" at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-10-14, 21:39:48
Arcane ~ Chronicles of a Waking Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-10-15, 14:36:03
Muse - The 2nd Law
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Galahad - Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-10-15, 20:16:58
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-10-16, 09:53:12
It Bites - The Old Man and the Angel (CD Single)

Streuth!  This 1987 CD is 25 years old this year and I remember buying it from Virgin in Birmingham as if it were only yesterday :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-10-16, 12:16:06
NP  Devy:  Deconstruction

Just gotit  8)

So, pretty excited about where this one will take me. Wouldnt mind some deconstruction, as I'v been listenin to RH 24/7 this last month - for good reasons, you guys should really get yer asses into this great stuff  ;)

Actually also some H-Marillion, a good contrast: Have had Seasons End on repeat, now it's Holidays In Eden. Not superexciting stuff, but nice, and it does grow  8)

But now it's Deconstruction time - yeah ! Greenie, I'l get back .....  :)


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-10-14, 13:57:32
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

a little wakey-wakey music

The thing about Frances is that he's all but mute  ;D

If this don't wakeya, Greenie, I'd say that you need some ECT  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-10-16, 09:53:12
It Bites ... I remember buying it from Virgin ...

Well, if it bites, she aint virgin no more  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-16, 19:15:48
Toto - Absolutely Live (cd 2)
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-10-17, 18:04:52
Man on Fire ~ Chrysalis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-10-17, 19:39:52
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Toto - Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-17, 22:03:47
UFO - Force It
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-17, 22:55:44
UFO - Walk on Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-10-18, 11:41:59
NP  Marillion:  Brave  8)

I'm enjoying it now  ;)


I have to take Deconstruction in smaller portions. It's pretty noisy  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-10-18, 17:18:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-10-18, 11:41:59
NP  Marillion:  Brave  8)

I'm enjoying it now  ;)



*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-10-18, 19:37:00
Threshold - March Of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-10-19, 09:24:49
Brand X - Do They Hurt?

Full of Jazz-Rocky goodness.  I've recently been catching up on my Brand X vinyl replacement programme - only one to go!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-10-19, 11:09:44
Neal Morse - Momentum
Gazpacho - London (live 2cd)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-10-19, 11:50:38
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2012-10-18, 17:18:31
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

That's pretty brave !


NP  RH:  Moving Target

Actually also Paradox and Moving Target are excellent albums (altho RH got even better after'm). You already hear the vintage RH stuff, and the lyrics are philosophical  *horns*

I didnt expect to, but I'l take it one step further back and get Clown in the Mirror (from 1995). Let's see what that one's like .....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-10-19, 19:16:13
Muse - The 2nd Law
Toto - Livefields (1999 live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-10-19, 20:51:27
Recently:

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
Blind Ego - Mirror
Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest
Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud (w/ Epiclouder)
Devin Townsend Project - Ghost   

NP: Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-10-20, 11:53:11
Spock's Beard - The Light

My early Spock's phase continues...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-10-20, 12:19:51
NP  Rodriguez:  Cold Fact  &  Coming From Reality

Amazing story, and gripping music  *horns*

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodriguez_(musician)

You guys gotta see Searching For Sugar Man  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-10-20, 14:10:46
NP Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-20, 18:37:10
Muse - The Resistance
Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2012-10-20, 19:58:27
Survival, Muse, on electric guitar. It took me a few spins to get used to the song, but I really like it - and it is incredibly enjoyable to play.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-10-21, 10:57:36
Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-10-21, 11:04:06
NP  RH:  The Mission  *horns*

Jonesey, how's your royal hunt goin ? What are yer faves ? - curious to know  :)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-10-21, 19:17:52
The Mission ~ Children
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-10-21, 20:40:30
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Grendel - The Helpless

Both on progstreaming.com. Nice but to say I'm impressed .... nope. Will give Riversea a second chance though ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-10-21, 23:02:41
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2012-10-21, 20:40:30
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Grendel - The Helpless

Both on progstreaming.com. Nice but to say I'm impressed .... nope. Will give Riversea a second chance though ;).

Really?

I find it too...safe for the lack of a better word.
It creeps on and on, there really is no pleasure on this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-10-22, 10:29:02
I'm not really playing anything at the moment. But I have a certain melody in my head...
I was trying to get it out, so I played Seeds Of Gold by Neal Morse.
But after that, the melody was still there. It's a very simple melody really.
These are the lyrics to the melody:

"Look up that skyline
There's a bad moon rising
You may not like it
But that's the lizard you're riding"

I guess I'm going to like this album...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:01:51
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-10-17, 18:04:52
Man on Fire ~ Chrysalis
Do you like it ? I do, especially the last song, Gravity  *horns*

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-17, 22:55:44
UFO - Walk on Water
Good choice, Steve !

NP Martin Orford - The Old Road

Now I can garantee that this is an aboslute masterpiece in my book. Listening to "Take It To The Sun", which is basically a pop song but a great one, sung by John Wetton, I was thinking that Asia could have taken example on that. It has everything of an Asia song but instead of the minimalist approach of Asia (robotic drums, very few solos), you get gorgeous drumming from Nick D'Virgilio and inspiring soloing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:16:29
Birthday Album: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight    The album that made me believe H-Marillion was worth the effort.  Just gets better with repeats.

Recently:

Golden Palominos - Pure
Opeth - Heritage   You guys were right.  Splendid stuff.
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts     Anyone else into these guys?  I've come more and more to believe that they were very influential in the development of prog.

NP: Anathema - Eternity    Now without question my favorite album of theirs.  I suspect I'm in the minority here, but hey, it would be boring if we all had the same opinions.   ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:41:31
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:01:51
Do you like it ? I do, especially the last song, Gravity  *horns*
Good choice, Steve !

(above was in response to Steve's choice of UFO - Walk on Water)

I know little about UFO beyond a vague memory of hearing them once or twice in college.  Is that album a good starting point?

Quote
NP Martin Orford - The Old Road

Now I can garantee that this is an aboslute masterpiece in my book. Listening to "Take It To The Sun", which is basically a pop song but a great one, sung by John Wetton, I was thinking that Asia could have taken example on that. It has everything of an Asia song but instead of the minimalist approach of Asia (robotic drums, very few solos), you get gorgeous drumming from Nick D'Virgilio and inspiring soloing.

An excellent album indeed, as is his other one.  I can't help but feel I would have appreciated John Wetton more if my introduction to him hadn't been Asia (which I continue to feel is fairly good proggy pop but could have been so much more given the participants).  He's really good in King Crimson -- I think he adds a melodic note to them without depriving them of their characteristic edge.  I also really enjoy U.K. (I really need to get vinyl replacements of their albums), which I think might be something in the direction of what I'd hoped for from Asia, and he works very nicely as the vocalist on The Tokyo Tapes with Steve Hackett as well as with Martin Orford.

And Nicky, I will get around to revisiting Royal Hunt, I promise.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-10-22, 13:52:08
Interesting toughts. I never got into KC, maybe I should try an album from the Wetton era for the reason you mentioned.

About UFO, Walk On Water is a very good album but I would suggest to begin with an album of the 70's "golden era" of the band, from Phenomenon to Lights Out. Maybe the best option is the live Strangers In The Night that was recorded at the end of that period ? In any case, for any of those albums, be sure to get a remastered version with bonus tracks and an extended booklet that are really worth it !

NP Marillion - Marbles Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-22, 15:12:39
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:41:31
And Nicky, I will get around to revisiting Royal Hunt, I promise.  ;)

More for your sake, Greenie  ;)

Paradox is great, but if you really want to spoil yourself, get Collision Course, Fear and/or The Mission  :)

With this group, there seems to be an age factor. The two groups that to my ear have particularly influenced the RH-sound are Floyd and Priest, the wonderful Floyd spacy atmospheres, and the Priest pulse, are very much there. Priest got very religious with Nostradamus; with André it's there right from start, a unique dialogue, or maybe monologue  ;D with God, about this and that, all the stupidities and oddities of mankind  *horns*

In the long run, I'm sure that all Roomies will enjoy RH, cuz they basically have all that which we love in Arena's music, but obviously the desire to explore new vistas varies from person to person  ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-10-22, 12:16:29
Opeth - Heritage   You guys were right.  Splendid stuff.

Another group that one simply can't go wrong with  *horns*

Heritage is probably the most bewildering Opeth album. I still don't quite get it, but as always with Opeth, there's lotta great music there  8)

NP  RH:  Moving Target  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-23, 20:28:57
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2012-10-21, 23:02:41
Really?

I find it too...safe for the lack of a better word.
It creeps on and on, there really is no pleasure on this album.
Was my initial thought too, but I had other things on my mind. Will listen to it by headphones. But it may be my final listening ;).

just: Gazpacho - Bravo
now: Toto - Tambu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-10-23, 22:41:51
NP Royal Hunt - The Mission 2nd time. I'm quite enjoying it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-24, 12:12:11
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-10-23, 22:41:51
NP Royal Hunt - The Mission 2nd time. I'm quite enjoying it.

I'm expecting the "quite" to disappear  ;)

NP  RH:  Fear

Hm, I honestly expected to play some other groups, but somehow I can't get this stuff outta my head  *horns*

Erik, just saw you in the Room, you'l surely go for this group ....  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2012-10-24, 13:08:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-24, 12:12:11
Erik, just saw you in the Room, you'l surely go for this group ....  ;)
I'll give them a listen and will report back my findings ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-10-24, 14:12:12
NP Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls

I am never disappointed with a SW listen. I hope that they will go on despite of Tommy Karevik's duties with Kamelot. And frankly, apart from their respective cover, I would not trade The Great Escape for Poetry ...  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-10-24, 20:33:55
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Toto - Toto XX: 1977-1997
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-25, 14:15:56
Royal Hunt - Eyewitness.

This is probably my fave RH release so far, but I'm still a relative novice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-10-25, 14:32:33
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-25, 14:15:56
Royal Hunt - Eyewitness.

This is probably my fave RH release so far, but I'm still a relative novice.

Well, that's the most Priestian of the RH-albums. Maybe that tells somethin  ;)

Probably not the best starter for other Roomies tho. I'd generally recommend Fear or Collision Course  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-10-25, 19:26:33
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-23, 20:28:57
Was my initial thought too, but I had other things on my mind. Will listen to it by headphones. But it may be my final listening ;).
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World

This was the moment, the second (and last) chance ;). Doesn't grip me at all.

np: Albion - Indefinite State of Manner

A problem I have with more (Polish) bands: like the music, but the vocals spoil the joy ::) :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-10-26, 14:25:15
I realised that I was gettin more into RH than I was into Arena ... and that doesnt work  ;)

And now I don't need to prod you guys any longer, as you are on your royal hunt ....  8)

So:

NP  Arena:  The Seventh Degree of Separation  &  The Visitor

I'm enjoying Seventh Degree a lot now  *horns*

Clearly the music is handmaiden to the tales ... but what tales !!!

This album is really very extraordinary. You see it already on the front cover: dead serious - in all respects. Clive wanted to share his descents into then seventh degree with us ... and he has succeeded - remarkably. This stuff grips you, I'd say esoterically, at all chakras - of course, on the condition that you're willing to be serious. So, I'd say, probably there are only few who are willing to treat this album as intended (e.g. it's not even wikied, a year after release) - but aint that so nowadays with all serious matter ?  ;)

I still don't get how The Tinderbox fits into the scheme of things ... but I'l let that stand for a while ... it may then be revealed to me after a few more runs  8)

Paul doesnt sing overtly as expressively as Rob, but he is deep into the lyrics, and he conveys them well ... and the lyrical content is after all what this album is mainly about  :)

I should say tho that a musical high is John M's solo in Catching The Bullet - whewee, highly original, brilliant  *horns*


The Visitor - oh man, what an enjoyable revisit  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-10-26, 14:30:22
I also listened to The Visitor today!
Really love every aspect of that album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-10-26, 19:56:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-10-26, 14:25:15
I'm enjoying Seventh Degree a lot now  *horns*
Agreed, really a great album 8). Contagion still my favourite though ;).

Gazpacho - Firebird
Toto - Through The Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-10-27, 12:35:46
I'm listening to a lot of different songs from my collection in playlist shuffling mode.
Just had Truth Is Pain by A.C.T, followed by Truth And Tragedy by Amaran's Plight. Then came Marillion's little instrumental Liquidity. And now Coming Of Age (again Amaran's Plight).

Not really how a real progressive rock fan should listen to his (or her) albums, but this way I listen to music that I wouldn't normally put on. It can be surprising sometimes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2012-10-27, 18:13:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-10-26, 14:25:15
NP  Arena:  The Seventh Degree of Separation  &  The Visitor

I'm enjoying Seventh Degree a lot now  *horns*

...

I still don't get how The Tinderbox fits into the scheme of things ... but I'l let that stand for a while ... it may then be revealed to me after a few more runs  8)

Paul doesnt sing overtly as expressively as Rob, but he is deep into the lyrics, and he conveys them well ... and the lyrical content is after all what this album is mainly about  :)

I should say tho that a musical high is John M's solo in Catching The Bullet - whewee, highly original, brilliant  *horns*

- Nicky

The Tinder Box impresses me each and every time I listen to it. I don't know how, but it just feels so massive, as if Clive had simply took the word "fatality" and turned it into music. It is incredibly powerful, Paul adds a great dramatic dimension to it in my opinion.

Ahhh, no I have to listen to the album again  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-10-27, 22:54:29
Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning

If people like Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky were the top notch composers of their time, Steven Wilson must be a top composer of our time.
I very much like the music he makes, Porcupinish of Solo-ish. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-10-27, 23:34:45
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-10-27, 22:54:29
Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning

If people like Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky were the top notch composers of their time, Steven Wilson must be a top composer of our time.
I very much like the music he makes, Porcupinish of Solo-ish. ;)

And he is prolific. What I like about todays music scene is the amount of collaborations between the artists. It is so different from the seventies.

Played today
Squackett
Spock's Beard - V
Steve Hackett - Metamorpheus
NP Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2012-10-28, 15:54:55
communication lost by Wolverine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-10-28, 21:33:13
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2012-10-28, 15:54:55
communication lost by Wolverine
Excellent choice.

Played the new Muse album 'The 2nd Law' today. Gets better with each listening. More electronic than prog, but they're quite brilliant 8). They'll certainly enter my top 5 of favourite 2012 releases.

Right now I'm listening to my favourite prog radio show, like almost every Sunday evening. Really cool!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-10-29, 17:28:01
I was listening to some good old Kino stuff.
The demo album "Cutting Room Floor" has some excellent 'new' songs that would make a great start for a second Kino album.
Songs such as Throw It Away, Won't Fall Down and most of all Say You Will. But also that beautiful instrumental hidden track, which is hidden behind the Kevin Gilbert cover.
Now, I'm putting all these songs on my phone, so I can listen to it everywhere. And for easy listening purposes I've split the last track, so I won't have to wait two minutes for that nice instrumental.
Problem is, that last track doesn't have a name. Or, it has, but I can't remember...
I faintly remember having heard John Mitchell saying this track was called Manhattan. Can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-10-30, 09:40:49
Krux 1

A bit of doom for a cold October day

Been a while since i have been around , is everyone OK ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-10-30, 11:09:29
Well, as far as I am concerned, I am OK. I wish that my hair would stop falling and greying but I have to live with it (and without).

@ PH, I never got Cutting Room Floor because I could not find it at a decent price but you really tempt me for trying again.

NP Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-10-30, 14:04:13
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-10-30, 09:40:49
Krux 1

A bit of doom for a cold October day

Been a while since i have been around , is everyone OK ?

Hey, long time no see, Funky Boy. What'v you been up to ?  :)

Yeah, we're all fine here (the humans, dunno bout the kitties). As long as there's still beer and prog around  :D

Got a new group for you to check out: Royal Hunt. You'l like'm for sure, Funky. Check out my samples and comments earlier, or the songs on my Classic list ;

So what's this Krux stuff about ?

Talkin bout doom, I'm goin to Temple of Doom on Wednesday, November 7, with Jeff Loomis, Stealing Axion, Monuments (two rather new metalcore groups), and Vildhjarta (a Swedish djent group, not really my thingy). How about some envy around here ?  ;D

NP  RH:  Paradox  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-10-30, 19:44:16
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One

It arrived today, 3rd spin and enjoying it a lot. Really love his voice and music. Don't expect heavy stuff, but beautiful melodies and catchy choruses. Further info, notes from the man himself and the cast:
http://www.reddwarfrecordings.co.uk/first-in-a-field-of-one (http://www.reddwarfrecordings.co.uk/first-in-a-field-of-one)
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Post by: funkster on Tue, 2012-10-30, 21:48:08
heres one for you Nicky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLbelLf9fMk
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Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-31, 11:54:40
NP
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-10-30, 21:48:08
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLbelLf9fMk

Cool, Funky, gotta get some of their albums  *horns*

I like Mats Levén a lot  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2012-10-31, 13:24:36
He did the last Candlemass tour after they got rid of Robert Lowe. In fact , i prefer them to more recent Candlemass  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-10-31, 13:52:40
NP Saga - In Transit

Kind of uplifting though terribly dated.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-10-31, 18:19:39
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-11-01, 08:04:35
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-10-31, 18:19:39
Katatonia - Dead End Kings

Any good ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2012-11-01, 12:45:02
Into the depths of sorrow by Solitude Aeturnus

More doomy stuff  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-11-01, 13:53:02
NP  Ten:  Samples from  Heresy and Creed

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsLzJv0HuKM

Whew, sounds real good  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-11-01, 17:27:35
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2012-10-30, 09:40:49
Krux 1

A bit of doom for a cold October day

Been a while since i have been around , is everyone OK ?

*horns* *horns* *horns*

It's been a long time since I heard this album.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-11-01, 18:52:15
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2012-11-01, 08:04:35
Any good ?
You have to be in the right mood for it. It's pretty 'dark', both lyrically and musically, but it's a great album.

np on heavy repeat: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-11-02, 19:56:45
Toto - Live In Amsterdam
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-11-02, 23:57:40
Echolyn ~ S/T

1: Islands [16:37]

Best song of 2012?
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Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-03, 11:45:43
NP  Marillion:  Anoraknophobia  *horns*

H-Marillion is good to play when I have Ms 007 around. They rock (arguably Anoraknophobia most, hey Tom), and never get very heavy or grating, which Ms likes. She also enjoys the mellow songs of Royal Hunt, but with songs like Intervention she freaks, which makes life difficult for the dj - me  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2012-11-03, 12:26:19
Any comments on the new ones from Enslaved or Kamelot yet ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-11-03, 17:04:21
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-11-03, 12:26:19
Any comments on the new ones from Enslaved or Kamelot yet ?

No, haven't heard it yet.
Just one song, the single.
You can find it on youtube. :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORAc_hx33-Q)
Sounds pretty good!
Fantastic singer. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-11-03, 20:06:30
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Sylvan - Sceneries
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-04, 09:16:41
Just finished: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Just started: Dream Theater - Made in Japan (Official Bootleg Series)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-11-04, 12:14:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-04, 09:16:41

Just started: Dream Theater - Made in Japan (Official Bootleg Series)

Hope you enjoy it more than I did.
I expected a lot from this album, especially the intrumental part of Child in Time but it don't delivers.

In my opinion their worst cover-serie they did, whereas Dark Side of the Moon is their best.
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Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-04, 15:35:24
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2012-11-04, 12:14:48
Hope you enjoy it more than I did.
I expected a lot from this album, especially the intrumental part of Child in Time but it don't delivers.

In my opinion their worst cover-serie they did, whereas Dark Side of the Moon is their best.

I know what you mean, I was quite underwhelmed initially.  However, not having listened to it for six months or so, I quite enjoyed it this morning *horns*

Nevermore - Dead Heart, in a Dead World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-11-04, 17:06:32
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Neal Morse - Momentum
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Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-04, 21:09:46
Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-11-04, 23:24:07
Yes - "Fragile"
I say yes! 8)
It's really good!

I bought this album a few weeks ago and today I felt in the mood to listen to it.

Roundabout is a really cool opening song and of course one of the anthems of Progressive Rock. The excellent South Side Of The Sky I already knew because of Spock's Beard's cover version on "Snow". Heart Of The Sunrise is also a fantastic song. Those three songs are my favourites on this album.

I have the 2003 reissue with two bonus tracks, including a really cool and lenghty cover of a Simon & Garfunkel song called America.

This was my first real listen to this album and I am really impressed!
Next move is "Close To The Edge". ;D
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Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-11-05, 17:59:49
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2012-11-04, 23:24:07
Yes - "Fragile"
I say yes! 8)
It's really good!

I bought this album a few weeks ago and today I felt in the mood to listen to it.

Roundabout is a really cool opening song and of course one of the anthems of Progressive Rock. The excellent South Side Of The Sky I already knew because of Spock's Beard's cover version on "Snow". Heart Of The Sunrise is also a fantastic song. Those three songs are my favourites on this album.

I have the 2003 reissue with two bonus tracks, including a really cool and lenghty cover of a Simon & Garfunkel song called America.

This was my first real listen to this album and I am really impressed!
Next move is "Close To The Edge". ;D

Excellent choice. I am glad you enjoyed it. You may want to backwards to The Yes Album as well before too long.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-11-05, 18:44:57
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-11-05, 17:59:49
Excellent choice. I am glad you enjoyed it. You may want to backwards to The Yes Album as well before too long.

Noted.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:27:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-04, 09:16:41
Just finished: Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Just started: Dream Theater - Made in Japan (Official Bootleg Series)

How come you got better taste than the other Roomies, Jonesey  :P

I rarely listen to the DT covers. They'v made sooooo much great original music  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2012-11-03, 12:26:19
Any comments on the new ones from Enslaved or Kamelot yet ?

No, but I'm stoked on'm .....  8)

OK, Funky, you got good taste too  ;)


Just got Stealing Axion's Moments and Monuments' Gnosis. Gotto prepare for Temple of Doom on Wednesday. Next coupl'o days I'l be switchin between these two. I'l give you guys my opinion after Wednesday.

I'l be playin Jeff Loomis' Plains of Oblivion too.

Also just got André Andersen's Black on Black  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:56:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:27:26
How come you got better taste than the other Roomies, Jonesey  :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:27:26
OK, Funky, you got good taste too  ;)

What about me then Nicky? Don't I deserve some credit with getting into Yes? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-11-05, 20:14:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:56:06
What about me then Nicky? Don't I deserve some credit with getting into Yes? ;)

Be patient my young padawan ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-05, 20:20:20
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-11-05, 19:56:06
What about me then Nicky? Don't I deserve some credit with getting into Yes? ;)

Yes, you do, Paxi  :)

But before you get down to it, one has to discuss up and down the mountain with ya  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-11-06, 19:49:15
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-11-06, 21:12:30
Steven Wilson - Get All You Deserve
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-08, 12:40:17
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

It was rather impossible to skip this album considering the amount of rave reviews it received. But I have encountered some severe disappointments with highly praised albums so I approach this one with caution. In the middle of the first listen right now. I notice that it does not have the heavy riffs that seem to have become mandatory these days in every neo or symphonic prog album and that is a good thing IMHO. David Longdon's vocals are not particularly impressive -his voice reminds me of Steve Winwood's- but it should not become a major concern for me.
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Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-11-09, 15:20:08
NP Paul Menel - Into Insignificance I will Pale
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-11-09, 16:01:24
King Crimson ~ Larks' Tongues in Aspic
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Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-11-09, 18:33:59
The Beatles - Abbey Road.

I'm not a massive Beatles fan (just a bit before my time, musically) but I do indulge every now and then :)
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Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-11-09, 21:29:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-11-09, 18:33:59
The Beatles - Abbey Road.

I'm not a massive Beatles fan (just a bit before my time, musically) but I do indulge every now and then :)

My favourite Beatles CD  *horns*

NP A Night at Lorely - Gazpacho who are fast becoming my favourite 'new' band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-10, 09:53:46
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-11-09, 21:29:11
My favourite Beatles CD  *horns*

Mine too  *horns*

All albums from Rubber Soul on are genius  :)


JP  André Andersen:  Black On Black

As good as the best RH albums  *horns*


NP  Royal Hunt Deluxe

My own mix of fave RH songs - for friends  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-11-10, 11:05:13
The Who - Quadrophenia *horns*

Storming album.  I remember buying 5:15 as a single waaaaaaaaayyyyy back 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-11-10, 16:52:39
Fragile, Close to the Edge, Going for the One - Yes

A good day so far  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-10, 17:57:03
NP  Monuments:  Gnosis

Highly original music, tempestuous metal with a djent flavor, blasts, growl and clean singing, wild solos, still also mellow passages - good enuff to make it to my prog pantheon  *horns*

London based group.

Saw them play at Temple of Doom, had a chance to chat with the singer Matt Rose. Super concert  8)

In the Room, probably only for Funky. Jonesey, how are you with this sorta metal these days ?

An excellent review: www.sputnikmusic.com/review/51523/Monuments-Gnosis/

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-11-10, 19:48:41
Today:
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Gazpacho - Night
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-11-10, 20:30:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-10, 17:57:03
In the Room, probably only for Funky. Jonesey, how are you with this sorta metal these days ?

It's certainly a possibility, but now for something a little more mellow:

Camel - The Paris Collection.
Possibly my favourite of the official bootlegs.  Today, anyway ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-11-10, 21:18:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-10, 17:57:03


In the Room, probably only for Funky. Jonesey, how are you with this sorta metal these days ?



:o

NP> Echolyn ~ S/T

Granted, not metal (;) ) but what a stunning album this is.
Islands, the opening track must be the best song of this year.
Will be hard to surpass this one. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-11-11, 04:25:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-11-10, 11:05:13
The Who - Quadrophenia *horns*

Storming album.  I remember buying 5:15 as a single waaaaaaaaayyyyy back 8)

My favorite Who album by far.   *horns*


Recently Played:

Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase
Yes - Close to the Edge
Bob Mould - Bob Mould
Anathema- Eternity
Blues Traveler - Four
DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Led Zeppelin - In Through the Out Door
Gentle Giant - In a Glass House

NP: Electric Light Orchestra - Greatest Hits

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of greatest hits albums, but this is their only one I have on CD.  Need to get some vinyl replacements.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-11, 10:33:25
Pallas - The Cross & The Crucible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-11-11, 20:49:25
Anathema - Weather Systems  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-12, 13:21:36
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-11-11, 04:25:41
NP: Electric Light Orchestra - Greatest Hits

ELO is pantheon with me  *horns*

They often did get syrupy, but they also rocked and were groundbreaking like hell  8)

The first ELO song that registered with me was Rockaria! - it swept me overboard ! So I got the album A New World Record right away, and there were the fabulous Tightrope, Livin' Thing, Telephone Line, man, all the songs were tremendous. I think I wore the vinyl out, I played this album again and again, I simply couldnt get enuff of it  :)

Then came Out Of The Blue and Discovery, also crazily good albums !

Imo this was the golden period for ELO, 1976-80, the music was fresh, spontaneous, melodic, and it rocked like crazy ! So these are the albums to get, Greenie  ;)


I'm switching these days between Monuments' Gnosis, Stealing Axion's Moments, and André Andersen's Black On Black. The first two are cutting-edge djent/metalcore, and they'r real great, but after about an hour of mayhem, I need somethin melodic and close (to me), and then I put on André's wonderful album. Btw he's got a singer on it, Ian Parry, super as usual with André - strange I'v never heard of him  8)

I experienced Monuments and Stealing Axion at Temple of Doom, terrific concerts  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-11-12, 17:38:15
Shakin' Street - 21st Century Love Channel

A French metal band that was trying a return with this -good- album after a few years of glory (including some touring with BÖC, AC/DC or Black Sabbath) back in ... hum, let's forget the dates  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-11-12, 20:29:15
Kamelot - Silverthorn
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II

And yeah, also ELO fan 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-11-13, 15:15:05
NP  Animals As Leaders:  CAFO

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc

Whew, hot stuff, man  *horns*

This group is the talk of metaltown, for obvious reasons  ;)

Nothing to do with my vegetarianism btw  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-11-13, 15:51:29
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2012-11-12, 20:29:15
Kamelot - Silverthorn
How is this one ? I saw the video for their new single and it was rather a letdown. I found both the song and the video so predictable that it gave me the feeling that they have completely run out of ideas  :P

PP Cheap Trick - Cheap Trick
JF Cheap Trick - In Color
NP Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight

Revisiting CP's back catalog :  I was not impressed 30 years before and this rediscovery doesn't change things much. Of course, it is impossible to deny the catchy label with a big C to songs like Surrender or I want You To Want Me but they don't pave the way to standout albums in my book.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-11-13, 16:13:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-12, 13:21:36
ELO is pantheon with me  *horns*

They often did get syrupy, but they also rocked and were groundbreaking like hell  8)

The first ELO song that registered with me was Rockaria! - it swept me overboard ! So I got the album A New World Record right away, and there were the fabulous Tightrope, Livin' Thing, Telephone Line, man, all the songs were tremendous. I think I wore the vinyl out, I played this album again and again, I simply couldnt get enuff of it  :)

Then came Out Of The Blue and Discovery, also crazily good albums !

Imo this was the golden period for ELO, 1976-80, the music was fresh, spontaneous, melodic, and it rocked like crazy ! So these are the albums to get, Greenie  ;)

In fact, Out of the Blue was the first rock album I ever purchased (followed by two Kansas albums --  I guess I was a proggie very young, although I didn't realize it at the time.)


NP: Jadis - See Right Through You

First try, on progstreaming.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-11-13, 19:38:28
About Kamelot - Silverthorn
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-11-13, 15:51:29
How is this one ? I saw the video for their new single and it was rather a letdown. I found both the song and the video so predictable that it gave me the feeling that they have completely run out of ideas  :P
You're right. Although I've read several positive reviews, I'm not impressed. Heard it once and deleted it ;).

Toto - Falling In Between
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-11-14, 14:31:32
JP  Royal Hunt:  Paper Blood

Another great RH-album  *horns*

but not the best to start with  ;)


NP  Animals as Leaders  on  YouTube Mix  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=ALHTd1VmZQRNoKPlcqrsOHTceLkoQ0xpNS

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-14, 16:44:20
The Jam - The Gift
Still revisiting very old albums. This one too disappointed me when it was released. It paled in comparison to its stunning predecessor Sound Affects but you can give credit to The Jam for being innovative and taking risks with this soul/funk/pop outing. Today, I appreciate it much more although some songs were and still are way too funky for me, especially Precious and Trans-Global Express. On the other hand, you get some jewels like Happy Together, Ghosts, Carnation or 5 O'Clock Hero. So I have no problem to recommend it but, for those new to this band, I would not start there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-11-15, 09:20:30
Kamelot ~ Silverthorn

Wow!!
Poetry for the Poisoned was a return to form but this album is even better!!
Tom's the man!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-15, 11:02:24
Poetry a return to form  :o ? I think I will politely disagree.

About Silverthorn, it seems that Teunis and you have different views. Another opinion, someone ?

NP Jadis - Photoplay
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-11-15, 12:30:46
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-15, 11:02:24
Poetry a return to form  :o ? I think I will politely disagree.

About Silverthorn, it seems that Teunis and you have different views. Another opinion, someone ?


Well, it's no secret that I didn't like Ghost Opera, but in my opinion Poetry was a class album, not as good as The Black Halo and Epica but still quite good.
This new album is reaching those standards if you ask me.
Like I said, there's nothing new under the sun but the songs are pretty good nevertheless.
Add that with the covals of Tom (Seventh Wonder) and you have a damn good album.  *horns*

But, as always... in my opinion. ;)
Each to his own.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-15, 17:12:38
Of course  ;)

On the last Threshold album, there was nothing new under the sun neither and it is my favorite of theirs. So ...

My main concern about Kamelot is that I would be terribly disappointed with Tommy Karevik leaving SW. So I hope that it will not happen ...

NP Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-11-15, 19:39:53
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-11-16, 09:35:48
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-15, 17:12:38
Of course  ;)

On the last Threshold album, there was nothing new under the sun neither and it is my favorite of theirs. So ...

Funny you say that.
I have all the Mac-era Threshold album so this was actually the first with Damian on vox.
Somehow it reminded me more of Headspace then Threshold. Obviously this has got to do with Damian.
It's a good album though. Quit like it.

QuoteMy main concern about Kamelot is that I would be terribly disappointed with Tommy Karevik leaving SW. So I hope that it will not happen ...

NP Kamelot - The Black Halo

My hope as well.
Tommy is a great singer and suits the music of SW so well.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-11-16, 20:20:03
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-11-17, 11:18:26
NP Touchstone - Wintercoast

I love this band  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-11-17, 18:36:03
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation (more and more impressed by this album  8) *horns*)

now: Toto - Falling in Between Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-11-17, 22:10:38
Coheed & Cambria ~ The Second Stage Turbine Blade  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-11-18, 17:15:38
Threshold - March Of Progress
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Post by: Peter on Sun, 2012-11-18, 22:50:00
Folks, I've got something here, which I just heard on a local radio station:
http://www.producersmusic.co.uk/

Sounds extremely big to me ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-11-19, 13:27:25
NP Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-11-19, 13:39:04
NP  Kamelot:  Poetry for the Poisoned

Super, very dark  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-11-19, 21:02:39
Octane Twisted - PT

A quality live recording.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2012-11-20, 18:17:52
FROST*   Experiments In Mass Appeal
Dear Dead Days

I haven't listened to this album for ages but being as they are playing next month. I am getting into it again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-11-20, 23:43:33
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.

Something soothing before bedtime ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:12:24
Magenta - Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:44:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:12:24
Magenta - Home
This one took more time than previous Magenta albums to grow on me but now I love it. You have to get the New York Suite too if it is not already done.

NP Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

Still undecided about it  :-\ So far, I am not overwhelmed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-11-21, 12:13:57
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:44:20
This one took more time than previous Magenta albums to grow on me but now I love it. You have to get the New York Suite too if it is not already done.

Yeah, I bought them both when they were marketed as a twin-pack *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:44:20
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

Still undecided about it  :-\ So far, I am not overwhelmed.

I like BBT a lot, but they're very English - perhaps too much so?


Now playing Yes - Fragile

And I've just been chuckling over the 50 worst album covers of all time:
http://www.vintag.es/2011/05/worst-album-covers-ever-created.html (http://www.vintag.es/2011/05/worst-album-covers-ever-created.html)

;D :o ::) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-11-21, 15:18:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-11-20, 23:43:33
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.

Something soothing before bedtime ;D

:D

I got you into that band, Jonesey  ;)

They'r good, but not really exceptional  :)


JP  DT:  Deconstruction

Pretty weird, intriguing, but hasnt really gripped me musically yet  8)


NP  DT:  A Dramatic Turn of Events

More introspective than previous albums, but excellent as always with DT, probably a grower  *horns*

Interesting that Black Clouds and Dramatic Turn were both nr. 1 in Finland, and nowhere else. Seems like the Finns know somethin about prog  8)

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Theater_discography

Hope I don't get the DTs now  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-11-21, 21:15:26
Muse - The 2nd Law

Prior to this release I personally thought they'd never bettered Showbiz.  But now... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: tired_of_dancing on Wed, 2012-11-21, 23:12:31
some Fleetwood Mac songs.
I love Stevie Nicks voice so much.

Rhiannon
Go your own way
Landslide
and from the Tusk album "Beautiful Child"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-22, 00:28:56
Peter Gabriel - So (2012 Remaster) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-22, 15:58:37
NP Bon Jovi - These Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-11-22, 22:17:09
Today is Genesis and Pink Floyd

Archives #1 (The Lamb Live)
The Wall
Dark Side of the Moon
NP - Animals

There is some great new music about but it is hard to beat the Classics  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-11-23, 09:52:57
NP Threshold - March Of Progress

One more time ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-11-23, 19:06:04
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Magenta - Seven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-11-24, 15:34:59
Coheed and Cambria ~  Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-11-24, 19:52:08
NP  Anthrax:  Stomp 442

Just what I needed, after a day in my Mum's country house with junk pop music on the radio  *horns*


Wanted to read up stuff on the Royal Hunt chat forum, where I'm signed up now, but they'v been sacked, completely spammed up, so badly that they decided to delete everything, looks like they didnt have proper backup. Damn pity, cuz I really wanted to peruse there  :(

Made me even more aware of how fortunate we are to have such a proficient and conscientious administrator of the Room  8)

Here's a heartfelt thanx to Cap for keepin the ship cruisin so fine in all seas  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-11-25, 16:46:22
Marillion - Anorak in the UK Live.

Awesome.  I think 'Separated Out' is one of my all-time favourite set-openers 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-11-26, 15:28:07
In the same vein :

NP Pendragon - 9:15 Live  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-11-26, 15:51:40
Marillion - Smoke
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-11-26, 19:57:14
Just: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Now: Toto - Dune Original Soundtrack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-11-27, 18:55:21
Jadis - See Right Through You
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-28, 15:28:16
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-11-27, 18:55:21
Jadis - See Right Through You
How is this one ?

PP Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings
JF Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Espace

And I can't wait for the next one  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-11-28, 19:52:15
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-11-27, 18:55:21
Jadis - See Right Through You
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-28, 15:28:16
How is this one ?
It's very recognisably Jadis. Only heard it 1 time, it's okay. Needs more listenings though. Also on progstreaming.com if you're curious ;): http://tinyurl.com/bszf4sl (http://tinyurl.com/bszf4sl)

Gazpacho - London
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-11-29, 10:15:28
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-11-28, 19:52:15
It's very recognisably Jadis. Only heard it 1 time, it's okay. Needs more listenings though. Also on progstreaming.com if you're curious ;): http://tinyurl.com/bszf4sl (http://tinyurl.com/bszf4sl)
Thanks for the link  ;) Listening to it right now and it is indeed typical Jadis. So far I like what I hear !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-11-29, 19:29:41
jp: Strangers on a Train - The Key Part 1: The Prophecy

Agree with PH on this one, would prefer somewhat heavier stuff, but it's quite enjoyable  8) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-11-29, 21:14:06
The rehersal of Celebration Day it is a bit wierd seeing a concert with no crowd but the performance was awesome.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-29, 22:27:22
Alice Cooper - The Last Temptation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-11-29, 22:34:37
Spock's Beard - "X"

Really good! 8)

Also played earlier today:
Steve Hackett - "Genesis Revisited II"

Also really good! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-11-30, 15:18:28
Enchant - Juggling 9 or Dropping 10 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-11-30, 17:08:19
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Cliffhanger 2 in particular is a stormer *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-11-30, 21:00:11
Enjoying "Dark Matter" by IQ.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-11-30, 22:30:49
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-11-30, 21:00:11
Enjoying "Dark Matter" by IQ.

A toss up between that and Subterranea being my favourite IQ.

NP Strangers on a train - Key Pt II The labyrinth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-11-30, 22:36:57
Just finished Yes - "Fragile".
I'm so glad I bought this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-11-30, 23:49:44
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-11-30, 22:36:57
Just finished Yes - "Fragile".
I'm so glad I bought this album.

You've got a whole lot more good stuff too.  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-12-01, 07:59:17
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-11-30, 21:00:11
Enjoying "Dark Matter" by IQ.
Iggy and you put me in the mood for :

IQ - Ever

NP Track 1 : The Darkest Hour  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-01, 12:13:23
Gazpacho - March of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-01, 20:31:16
just: Strangers On A Train - The Key Part 2, The Labyrinth

Liked it more than part 1  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-12-03, 20:34:04
Today I played a varied mix.

Kino - "Picture"
Yes - "Close To The Edge"
Vangelis - "Blade Runner"

And now:
Devin Townsend - "Terria"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-12-04, 12:43:36
Gamma Ray ~ Heading for Tomorrow  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-04, 14:26:30
NP Pagan's Mind - God's Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-04, 14:38:49
Just The Wishing Tree - Ostara
Now Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-05, 23:24:16
DeeExpus - King of Number 33

Great music *horns*
Atrocious sound quality :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-12-06, 12:48:36
If you guys feel that you havent heard from me for a while, it's cuz I'm listening to bands that you probably have never/hardly heard of: Crimson Glory, Periphery, Royal Hunt. All three have become pantheon with me  *horns*

So, if you feel you need some renewal in yer listenin, then he're some tips  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-06, 19:58:34
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-12-06, 21:10:06
Gazpacho - Night (2012 Edition)
Gazpacho - Night (mp3 version from a few years back)
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I know I was less convinced about Gazpacho than some Roomies some years back, but I've seen the error of my ways. If I was Nicky I'd definitely put them into my pantechnicon ;)

The new version of Night (CD) definitely sounds better than my old one on mp3, but I guess that's not really a fair comparison.  Shame I haven't got the original on CD.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-12-06, 22:07:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-12-06, 21:10:06
Gazpacho - Night (2012 Edition)
Gazpacho - Night (mp3 version from a few years back)
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

I know I was less convinced about Gazpacho than some Roomies some years back, but I've seen the error of my ways. If I was Nicky I'd definitely put them into my pantechnicon ;)

The new version of Night (CD) definitely sounds better than my old one on mp3, but I guess that's not really a fair comparison.  Shame I haven't got the original on CD.

So I guess you've got March of Ghosts as well then.

They are definitely one of my favourite 'new' bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-12-06, 22:38:45
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2012-12-06, 22:07:32
So I guess you've got March of Ghosts as well then.

Indeedy, and most excellent it is too!  I just need the first 3 albums to complete the set 8)

Now playing Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-12-07, 11:24:29
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2012-12-06, 22:07:32
So I guess you've got March of Ghosts as well then.
I have March Of Progress instead, does it work too ?  ;D

NP David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-12-07, 11:32:43
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-12-07, 11:24:29
I have March Of Progress instead, does it work too ?  ;D

NP:
Ghosts Of Progress - "Gazpacho On The Threshold"

How would that sound? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-12-07, 15:25:02
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-12-07, 11:24:29
NP David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

A great classic, Bupie  *horns*

Man, seems sooo long ago  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2012-12-07, 16:58:03
The Enemy - streets in the sky
Madness - ja ja oui oui si si da da
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-12-07, 17:24:42
A.C.T - "Last Epic"

Yes, this is really one of my favourites. Anyone with me? I can only hope that their fifth album will be released...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-12-07, 19:10:35
Today:
Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer
Knight Area - Nine Paths

now: Headspace - I Am Anonymous

on progstreaming.com ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-12-07, 19:47:29
Bit of a Van der Graaf Generator marathon this afternoon:

Maida Vale
Godbluff
Still Life
and now:
H to He, Who Am The Only One

Sounding so good I just can't stop...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-08, 12:00:37
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

My new band discovery of this year 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-12-09, 09:56:34
Peter Hammill - Typical

Not for the faint of heart!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-12-09, 19:52:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-12-07, 17:24:42
Anyone with me?

A.C.T are pantheon with me, Paxi, and Last Epic is one of my fave albums  *horns*

Havent listened to'm for a while tho, gotta get back to'm soon .....


NP  Periphery II: This Time It's Personal

Fabulous album, highly original, varied, melodic, constantly engaging  *horns*

None else into Periphery ?

Paxi, I'd consider Periphery a bit too wild for your taste, including shout, growl. You should rather listen to Royal Hunt, you'l like'm for sure, give'm a proper listen, actually very much the same sensibilities as Arena, e.g. take some of the songs on my classic list  ;)

Oh, and I forgot to say: Animals as Leaders also made it to my prog pantheon. They'r real wild, so I don't know whether anyone else here has the b*s for it, but they'r definitely one of the most exciting groups around these days, some interesting philosophy of life too  *horns*

And Billy Sheehan too, my fave bassist, with his fabulous studio album Cosmic Troubadour. His most remarkable performance imo is on Explorers Club's "Age of Impact", which is one of my toptop albums. Billy and Terry Bozzio together create a monster rhythm section. Also Steve Vai's "Real Illusions: Reflections", with Billy, is top-league. A few years ago, I saw Vai and Sheehan together at a concert, and that was simply mindblowing. When Billy's in the mix, you can be sure that there's some good stuff goin on. Why he's devoted to Scientology beats me totally, but for me that doesnt detract from his greatness as a musician  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-12-09, 21:39:23
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-10, 11:51:59
NP Pagan's Mind - God's Equation

I think you could like this one, Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-12-10, 12:12:35
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-10, 11:51:59
I think you could like this one, Nicky  ;)

Bupie, I have the first three studio albums of Pagan's Mind. I like the music a lot, but the singing jars me somewhat, or rather, did on several listens  :-\

I also want to revisit PM soon. Man, all those great bands  *horns*


Of course, the cover of God's Equation  :-* That's enuff for a Frenchie


NP  A wonderful YouTube with a wonderful band  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=28MmnThlYOo

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-10, 17:37:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-12-10, 12:12:35
Bupie, I have the first three studio albums of Pagan's Mind. I like the music a lot, but the singing jars me somewhat, or rather, did on several listens  :-\
Yes, I had trouble with the singing at first too. A bit high-pitched for my liking.

NP Threshold - March Of Progress
My favorite release of 2012 so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-12-10, 19:24:21
Nine Stones Close - One Eye On The Sunrise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-12-10, 21:28:53
Big Big Train - English Electric, Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-12-10, 23:11:58
IQ - Forever Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-11, 11:08:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-12-10, 23:11:58
IQ - Forever Live
Great setlist on this one

NP Circus Maximus - Nine
My first encounter with CM. In the middle of the first listen right now but already impressed  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-11, 12:43:23
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-11, 11:08:41
NP Circus Maximus - Nine
My first encounter with CM. In the middle of the first listen right now but already impressed  :)
I've got the first two albums, but not that one.  I really must investigate...


Galahad - Beyond the Realms of Euphoria
First listen and it's absolutely awesome.  Battle Scars didn't grab me as much as this - perhaps I need to go back and revisit it while I'm in the mood 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-12-11, 19:24:52
Muse - The 2nd Law
Steve Lukather - SantaMental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-12-11, 21:37:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-11, 12:43:23


Galahad - Beyond the Realms of Euphoria
First listen and it's absolutely awesome.  Battle Scars didn't grab me as much as this - perhaps I need to go back and revisit it while I'm in the mood 8)

At first I got the same feeling about the two albums, but Battle Scars isn't that bad at all.
Euphoria is a tad bit better but it lacks a stunning song like Seize the Day (Battle Scars)
Both albums are great.

NP> Riverside ~ Memories in my Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-12, 12:47:06
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2012-12-11, 21:37:55
At first I got the same feeling about the two albums, but Battle Scars isn't that bad at all.

Yeah, I gave Battle Scars a good listen again last night, while I seemed to be in the right mood, and certainly enjoyed it a lot more *horns*

JP Circus Maximus Isolate
NP Metallica - St Anger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-12, 19:11:45
Jadis - See Right Through You
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-13, 19:11:00
Strangers On A Train - The Key Part 2, The Labyrinth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-12-13, 20:51:58
The Flower Kings - Banks Of Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-12-14, 09:19:25
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-12-14, 16:51:00
NP> Radiance ~ The Burning Sun

Hell, yeah!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-12-14, 19:04:56
Today:
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Muse - The 2nd Law
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-12-14, 19:50:05
Proghma-C ~ Bar-do Travel

Proghma-C on Youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sABpWFgzML0)

Enjoy!  *horns*


Or not. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-12-15, 12:51:27
The Jam - In the City

All time classic 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-15, 13:52:36
Arena - Contagion  *horns*
Asia - XXX
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-12-15, 22:55:56
The Beatles ~ Past Masters  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-12-16, 10:03:01
Emerson, Lake & Powell - Emerson, Lake & Powell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2012-12-16, 13:25:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2012-12-15, 12:51:27
The Jam - In the City

All time classic 8)
:)
NP Circus Maximus - Nine
Wow, the second listen of this one just blew me away !  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-12-16, 20:10:16
It Bites - The Tall Ships
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-12-16, 20:43:11
The Dear Hunter ~ In Cauda Venenum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-12-16, 21:00:35
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - "Lost In The New Real"

It IS a good album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-17, 08:36:34
NP Cheap Trick - All Shook Up

I got this one as a gift for Christmas 1980. Of course, it was still vinyl time. Not a great album but not as bad as it is often described.

And after that I plan to go back to Circus Maximus  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-12-17, 10:37:25
Neil Young - After the Gold Rush

First time I've played this in years!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-12-17, 19:33:21
Just: Frost* - Milliontown
Now: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-18, 10:02:57
NP It Bites - Map Of The Past

On progstreaming.com after reading Bellanova's post  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-18, 19:42:05
Opeth - Watershed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-12-19, 14:02:47
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2012-12-14, 16:51:00
NP> Radiance ~ The Burning Sun

Hell, yeah!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Agree, Mad. Hope it soon comes out on cd. You gave it enuff horns for both of us  ;D


NP  Animals as Leaders:  I  &  Weightless

Also  *horns*

- and Mad, quite related  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-19, 14:35:32
Marillion - Christmas 2002: Santa and His Elvis

Feeling slightly festive...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-12-19, 16:32:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-12-19, 14:02:47
Agree, Mad. Hope it soon comes out on cd. You gave it enuff horns for both of us  ;D

I doubt it ever will.
It's just a project and there are various ways to get a digital version of it.
Maybe he will send a hard copy to the people who order the album directly from him, but I haven't read any info on that.
Would be nice though.


QuoteNP  Animals as Leaders:  I  &  Weightless

Also  *horns*

- and Mad, quite related  ;)

- Nicky

I'll look into it, Mr. Brown. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-19, 19:26:47
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-12-20, 10:01:22
Hawkwind - In Search of Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-20, 19:48:06
Kayak - The Best Of
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-12-21, 15:00:50
NP  DeeExpus:  "Memo" Live At RoSfest 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww1ZnuVzDk4

Cool stuff, I'l pursue .....  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-12-21, 18:14:21
The Jeff Healey Band - See the Light

Quite possibly the best blues album ever *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-12-21, 19:55:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-12-21, 15:00:50
NP  DeeExpus:  "Memo" Live At RoSfest 2012

Cool stuff, I'l pursue .....  *horns*
Indeed, I've been watching that one too yesterday and a track called 'Greed'  8). Really dig their new album, will put the debut album on my wishlist now ;).

Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-12-22, 12:56:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2012-12-21, 18:14:21
The Jeff Healey Band - See the Light

Quite possibly the best blues album ever *horns*

Nope, that honor belongs to Coverdale•Page  ;)


NP  Periphery II

Demanding, and sooooo goooood  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-22, 19:38:11
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys (Live)
Muse - Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-12-23, 10:25:24
NP  André Andersen:  Changing Skin  (on repeat)

Terrific album, particularly with headphones  *horns*

Got five of the songs on my classic list now  8)

Interesting that this album was released in 1998, and altho it's one of the greatest rock albums imo, there are probably only about 1000 people who have the cd - similar to Explorers Clubs' Age Of Impact. Guess that's the way the world is  ???

André is il maestro of Royal Hunt, so this is basically a Royal Hunt album, just with more handchosen people for each song. As André also is a top-league mixer & producer - he does albums for other groups and film soundtracks - Changing Skin is also marvelously produced, with lots of stereo delicacies  ;)

The lyrics are about changing skin, yeah, wrapping up some major thingy in life and leaving it behind, and starting a new track, not big news on this album, more meditative :)

Singer Kenny Lübcke is also mighty fine  8)


Here, one of the most wonderful love songs, In My Arms, from the album Changing Skin:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObPnCEsB_eA


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-12-19, 16:32:29
I'll look into it, Mr. Brown. ;)

That'l be the day, Mad  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-12-23, 21:17:14
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-25, 19:18:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-12-23, 10:25:24
NP  André Andersen:  Changing Skin  (on repeat)

Terrific album, particularly with headphones  *horns*

Here, one of the most wonderful love songs, In My Arms, from the album Changing Skin:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObPnCEsB_eA


- Nicky

I like it, Nicky. It has a nice 80s' power ballad feel.Put me in the mood for some classic heavy metal so now I am watching that : http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fYlu47R2c

Joyeux Noël to everyone !



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2012-12-25, 19:56:58
Nine Stones Close - One Eye On The Sunrise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-12-26, 11:45:12
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2012-12-25, 19:56:58
Nine Stones Close - One Eye On The Sunrise
I listened to this one on progstreaming.com and I was not impressed at all. But it was on an I-Pad with very poor sound conditions so probably this was a part of the problem ...

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Part I & II Gold Edition

Could have been a perfect Christmas gift but waiting until the 24th of December would have been an unforgivable waste of time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-12-26, 11:55:15
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-12-25, 19:18:44
Joyeux Noël to everyone !

Bupie, I wish you a Merry Christmas too, and all Roomies  :)


NP  Periphery II

Takes time to get into properly, but definitely worthwhile  *horns*

For proggies at the cutting edge  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-26, 12:20:37
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-12-26, 11:45:12
I listened to this one on progstreaming.com and I was not impressed at all. But it was on an I-Pad with very poor sound conditions so probably this was a part of the problem ...
Well, heard it a few times and some nice music on it, but overall not nice enough to run to a record store :).

Was listening to the Top-2000 on the radio. Nice mix of youth sentiments ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-12-26, 15:27:28
NP Pagan's Mind - Celestial Entrance

First listen but hooked already !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-26, 19:00:00
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

With the appropriate 'Christmas Day' as final track 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-12-27, 13:04:58
Corvus Stone - Corvus Stone

On progstreaming.com again. A mainly instrumental debut album/collaboration. Not easy to apprehend at first listent but very interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-27, 16:09:46
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Shadow Gallery - Legacy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-12-27, 18:47:16
Fish On Friday - Airborne

Still on progstreaming. It's some kind of crossover/pop prog, light and extremely catchy. In the middle of my third listen in a row and liking it a lot ! And by the way, it's not so often that I listen to a Belgian band. Teunis, you should like this one  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-27, 20:05:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-12-27, 18:47:16
Fish On Friday - Airborne
Teunis, you should like this one  ;)
Thanks, I'll give it a try ;).

I was also listening to progstreaming.com:
I And Thou - Speak  (According to DPRP fans of Genesis, Izz or Hogarth are going to be in seventh heaven. Will take me a few more listenings to get there ;), but interesting indeed). Full DPRP review (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201235.php#iandthou)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-12-28, 18:55:42
Arena - The Visitor  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-12-28, 20:01:13
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2012-12-27, 20:05:11
I And Thou - Speak  (According to DPRP fans of Genesis, Izz or Hogarth are going to be in seventh heaven. Will take me a few more listenings to get there ;), but interesting indeed). Full DPRP review (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201235.php#iandthou)
Thanks Teunis. I am listening to it right now and liking it a lot. First impression is that is indeed brilliant symphonic prog !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-12-29, 10:48:07
NP  Rush:  Clockwork Angels  (on repeat)

Man, what an album  *horns*

The whole album is spellbinding, particularly the last piece The garden is breathtaking - whew !

Geddy's singing has never been as good.

These guys are sailing on the top of a fantastic wave  8)

And with 600 customer reviews on Amazon, Rush have really gripped the minds of the many - well deserved  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-29, 19:55:04
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-12-28, 20:01:13
Thanks Teunis. I am listening to it right now and liking it a lot. First impression is that is indeed brilliant symphonic prog !
8). Fish On Friday was not really my cup of tea. Some really interesting parts, but it lacks variation IMHO. Though I played the whole album, I was bored halfway ::).

just: Airbag - All Rights Removed
now: Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-12-29, 20:10:37
It´s OK, Teunis. I really like it though and I will order it through their web site. Same thing for I and Thou, a great discovery !

NP Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-12-29, 20:48:20
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-12-29, 20:10:37
It´s OK, Teunis. I really like it though and I will order it through their web site. Same thing for I and Thou, a great discovery !
Progstreaming works :). I discovered and bought several album too through this website.

Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-12-29, 20:10:37
NP Pendragon - The Window Of Life
8) Still my favourite Pendie album!

np: tracks from the new Moonrise album 'Stopover-Life' on YouTube
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-12-29, 21:39:41
Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited II

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-12-30, 12:29:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-12-22, 12:56:45
Nope, that honor belongs to Coverdale•Page  ;)

Good point.  Equal best then ;D

But now...

(http://www.freecodesource.com/album-cover/41X25RB60FL/Megadeth-Rust-in-Peace.jpg)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2012-12-30, 15:29:43
That is a huge album indeed, Steve  :D

NP Primitive Instinct - One's Man Refuge

Damn, another awesome album that I have to add on my to-buy list ...  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-12-30, 16:21:02
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
This is by no means a disaster. A really good album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-12-30, 19:50:12
Muse - The 2nd Law
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-31, 09:37:03
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-12-31, 12:15:15
Muse - The Resistance  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2012-12-31, 14:12:44
Just: Gazpacho - Night
Now: Anathema - Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-01, 10:36:48
NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape  (on repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-01-01, 11:57:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-01, 10:36:48
NP  Seventh Wonder:  The Great Escape  (on repeat)  *horns*
A great album to start the Year : each song is a gem  *horns*

NP A-Ha - Scoundrel Days De Luxe Edition

In a very different style, a great album too 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-01-01, 16:42:40
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-01-01, 11:57:55

NP A-Ha - Scoundrel Days De Luxe Edition

In a very different style, a great album too 8)

8) 8) *horns* 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-01, 18:57:30
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-01-01, 11:57:55
A great album to start the Year : each song is a gem  *horns*

Betcha, great band  *horns*


NP  Krux  on  YouTube Mix  8)

Wonderin what Funky's up to  ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-01-01, 19:14:07
Muse - Black Holes And Revelations
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-02, 11:25:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-01, 18:57:30
Betcha, great band  *horns*


NP  Krux  on  YouTube Mix  8)

Wonderin what Funky's up to  ???

- Nicky

I wonder  8)

been a while but here i am  *horns*

Listening to various non prog at the moment like

Jake Bugg
Sharon Jones and the dap dap kings
Dave Brubeck

In fact it has been some months since any prog or metal passed my ears. best remedy that or risk the wrath of Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-02, 14:34:09
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-01-02, 16:21:56
North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-02, 16:24:12
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-01-01, 19:14:07
Wolverine - Communication Lost

A cracker of an album and no mistake. Miles better than katatonia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-02, 18:35:26
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-03, 09:07:23
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-02, 11:25:46
I wonder  8)

been a while but here i am  *horns*

:)

Quote
In fact it has been some months since any prog or metal passed my ears.

Yeah, Funky, you'v become the pussyrocker of the Room  :P

Quote
best remedy that or risk the wrath of Nicky

I was on my way to England to finish off some unfinished business  :-X


Funky, got some super groups, you absolutely have to check up: Royal Hunt, Crimson Glory, and Animals as Leaders. Let's just stick with those for a while .....  ;)


NP  Illusion Suite  on  YouTube

Oslo-based progmetal group, bit like PM, CM, and SW, tho not quite as accomplished (yet)  *horns*

Illusion Suite:  The Adventures of Arcan    www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC1WP5HponQ

Illusion Suite:  Scarlet Skies    www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpQUKqyLBDc

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-03, 09:46:23
NP  Redemption:  Something Wicked This Way Comes   *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTD7RnVG3OA

When Ray walks upstage, he looks like he just woke up from deep sleep, but when he starts singin - MAN  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2013-01-03, 18:42:55
The Killers, Battle Born. Sounds much more American than their previous works, I really like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-03, 19:11:58
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery
Strangers On A Train - The Key Part 2: The Labyrinth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-04, 19:44:07
jp: Blind Ego - Mirror
np: Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-01-04, 21:46:08
Opeth - "Damnation"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-01-05, 10:13:54
This

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVe8ryDK-sw

My favourite band of 2012



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-05, 11:49:20
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2013-01-05, 10:13:54
My favourite band of 2012

Yeah, I remember that song, Funky. Sweetie  :)

NP  André Andersen:  Changing Skin  *horns*

Donno why I like good music  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-01-05, 19:42:07
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-01-05, 21:12:16
Threshold ~ March of Progress

Killer album!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-01-06, 18:03:37
Arena - "Contagion"
This is soooooooo good! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-01-06, 21:52:30
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-01-06, 18:03:37
Arena - "Contagion"
This is soooooooo good! 8)
*horns*

I've been playing 'The Seventh Degree of Separation', also 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2013-01-06, 22:15:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-01-06, 21:52:30
*horns*

I've been playing 'The Seventh Degree of Separation', also 8).

Me too  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-01-06, 22:25:18
Enochian Theory ~ Life ... and all it Entails  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 10:38:47
Perilous by Glass Hammer

More than a touch of Yes in the vocals but a most satisfying slice of prog  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2013-01-07, 11:06:31
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 10:38:47
More than a touch of Yes in the vocals but a most satisfying slice of prog  :D

I've not heard the latest one, but had noted the vocalist is also the current Yes vocalist - must check it out *horns*

Also, if you've not already heard it, yer actual Jon Anderson did guest vocals on GH's 'Culture of Ascent' 8)


NP: Genesis - Calling All Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-01-07, 13:04:10
Jonesey, if ya want somethin real cuttin edge atm, and also exciting and melodic, than give Animals as Leaders a run or two. Washington DC based instrumental group, two 8-string guitar players, geat drums too. Try e.g. CAFO:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc

Super  *horns*

Didnt take long for'm to go pantheon with me  ;)


NP  Dream Theater:  Dramatic Turn Of Events

Great as always, never go wrong with these guys  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 15:35:09
The seventh degree of seperation accompanied me on the cross trainer at lunch time.

Most enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-01-07, 19:47:33
Moonrise - Stopover Life

On progstreaming.com. Really enjoyed their previous (2) albums. This one needs more listenings though, found it boring at first listening :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 20:55:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-01-07, 13:04:10
Jonesey, if ya want somethin real cuttin edge atm, and also exciting and melodic, than give Animals as Leaders a run or two. Washington DC based instrumental group, two 8-string guitar players, geat drums too. Try e.g. CAFO:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc

Super  *horns*

Didnt take long for'm to go pantheon with me  ;)



- Nicky

That ain't half bad Nick , i am now intrigued
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 21:09:19
i have moved from intrigued to hooked !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4G0SIXxx2U
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-08, 14:53:30
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 20:55:33
That ain't half bad Nick , i am now intrigued

I didnt know that you were Jonesey  :o


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-07, 21:09:19
i have moved from intrigued to hooked !!!

See, that's what happens when people actually listen to my links  ;)


I have both AaL studio albums, and they'r  *horns* *horns* *horns*


So, now that you'r in the right mood, Funky, here are two more great videos:

André Andersen (from Royal Hunt):  In My Arms   www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObPnCEsB_eA

Crimson Glory:  Astronomica   www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZHbPXeI4bQ

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-01-08, 18:00:43
I have the first 2 Crimson Glory albums Nicky and not keen on their stuff after that sorry

Listening to that other track now so feedback to follow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-01-08, 21:35:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-01-07, 13:04:10
Jonesey, if ya want somethin real cuttin edge atm, and also exciting and melodic, than give Animals as Leaders a run or two. Washington DC based instrumental group, two 8-string guitar players, geat drums too. Try e.g. CAFO:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc

Thanks for that.  After the video I also checked out some music-only samples and may well be investigating further (spending!) in the near future 8)

Porcupine Tree - Moonloop EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-09, 12:16:56
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-01-08, 18:00:43
I have the first 2 Crimson Glory albums Nicky and not keen on their stuff after that sorry

I consider Astronomica a fabulous album. I think you should give it a run or two  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-01-08, 18:00:43
Listening to that other track now so feedback to follow

André's In My Arms is imo one of the most beautiful ballads eva, in line with I'm Not In Love (10cc) and Midnight Shadow (Oldfield).

He can also write great heavy pieces, like:

Royal Hunt:  Intervention   www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzqT_FaU5Y

Super piece, give it some time to build up  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-01-08, 21:35:17
Thanks for that.

8)

Quote
may well be investigating further (spending!)

;)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-09, 12:42:20
Not keen on Royal Hunt - a bit cheesy for me but what do i know eh  ;)

Now listening to Leere with Ever being on lark lane which is soft folky and acoustic.
Loving it and not just because i was at junior school with Simon the singer and lyricist 

www.leere.co.uk/music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-09, 14:53:36
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-09, 12:42:20
Not keen on Royal Hunt - a bit cheesy for me but what do i know eh  ;)

Exactly, Funky  ;)

Yes, RH have that reputation. Donno why ? - lotta prejudices around in progworld too. When one starts listenin to'm, one realises that it's all wrong. As exciting and prog as Arena and DT, and nicely close to both  8)

RH are now one of my top 3 groups. RH and André's solo albums are the music I'v been listening most to the past ½ year - for whatever that's worth  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-09, 18:06:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-09, 14:53:36
Exactly, Funky  ;)

Yes, RH have that reputation. Donno why ? - lotta prejudices around in progworld too. When one starts listenin to'm, one realises that it's all wrong. As exciting and prog as Arena and DT, and nicely close to both  8)

RH are now one of my top 3 groups. RH and André's solo albums are the music I'v been listening most to the past ½ year - for whatever that's worth  :)

- Nicky

Well, a few years back I enjoyed some Royal Hunt. But I also thought it was cheesy. But cheesy is not always bad. For example, most people (me included) think Neal Morse's vocal delivery is quite cheesy. But still he's my favourite prog artist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-09, 19:56:40
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-09, 18:06:23
Well, a few years back I enjoyed some Royal Hunt. But I also thought it was cheesy.

Well, if RH are cheesy, then Arena are cheesy too. Many people automatically think that if there are keys in the mix, well, then it's gotta be cheesy. The fact is that RH are pretty much as cheesy/prog as Arena. Quite similar approach and sound the two groups have actually.

Let's then include Dream Theater in the cheese club. Many young death and black metalheads think so. It's all a matter of perspective and taste.

See, Paxi, what I do is, I actually listen to the stuff, instead of speculating about what it could sound like. I go at least YouTube Mix, spend hours with a group I'v chosen to get into, and usually get an album or two, cuz one only really gets to know a group when one listens to a full album several times. In that way I'v become familiar with some 400-500 groups. I can actually give a pretty good description of those groups ;-)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-09, 23:30:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-09, 19:56:40
Well, if RH are cheezy, then Arena are cheezy too. Many people automatically think that if there are keys in the mix, well, then it's gotta be cheezy. The fact is that RH are pretty much as cheezy/prog as Arena. Quite similar approach and sound the two groups have actually.

Let's then include Dream Theater in the cheeze club. Many young death and black metalists think so. It's all a matter of perspective and taste.

See, Paxi, what I do is, I actually listen to the stuff, instead of speculating about what it could sound like. I go at least YouTube Mix, spend hours with a group I'v chosen to get into, and usually get an album or two, cuz one only really gets to know a group when one listens to a full album several times. In that way I'v become familiar with some 300-400 groups. I can actually give a pretty good description of those groups ;-)

There's no need to get all upset about it. ;)
Arena may have something cheesy about them. Although I think with "The Seventh Degree..." they totally lost that aspect. I don't mind a little bit of cheese in my prog though.
Other than that, I'm sorry, but I absolutely can't compare Arena to Royal Hunt. I would rather compare Royal Hunt with a band like Ten. ;) Those two are much more alike. They are pretty good melodic hard rock bands. With a good sense for melody and catchy hooks. Both have really good vocalists too!
I compare Arena with IQ and (to a lesser extent) Marillion. But in the end all comparisons fail. It's all a matter of tastes and opinions anyway.
Let's just enjoy good music. Everyone has different tastes. Each has their own opinion.

Today I was listening to Dream Theater's "Train Of Thougt". A really cool album. With some over the top musical firework. Perhaps a bit cheesy. But still, I like this album very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-01-10, 09:11:40
So far, in today's 'Homage Fromage':

Edam Yankees - Mister Cheese
Judas Priest - Hell Bent for Cheddar
David Bowie - Stilton to Stilton
Dairy Lea Roth - Eat 'Em and Smile

Stay tuned for some James La Brie...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-01-10, 11:37:43
Liking that Mr Jones  ;D

A bit of Sigur Ros for me today. Not sure how to describe them but i think you have to be in a certain
mood.

Later on a bit of Amplifier or Oceansize 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-10, 13:10:35
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-09, 23:30:33
Other than that, I'm sorry, but I absolutely can't compare Arena to Royal Hunt.

Paxi, there's one thing you still gotta learn, and that is that a proggie doesnt speculate, s/he listens  ;)

We're talking about one (two) of the world's greatest bands, in terms of both music, lyrics, and skill ... and you'r making pompous statements about them that show that you know basically nothing about their music. Instead you should listen to it. That will be a new musical adventure for you  8)

One of the best RH albums is Collision Course (as I have mentioned several times now). That's the album that's compared with Floyd's The Wall - righteously so !  If one listens closely, one will understand why. An excellent place to start with RH - that's where I fell into'm  :)

And then we'l be seeing you chew up every piece of cheese that you'v spewed out, Paxi  :D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-01-10, 09:11:40
So far, in today's 'Homage Fromage': ....

:D

Serve this to Paxi, Jonesey, he's the cheeseman  ;D


NP  Dream Theater:  Dramatic Turn  (on repeat)

I'm now listening intensively to this album. What an adventure  *horns*

DT is one of the very few bands where I really can't rate their albums, from Awake on, they'r all so rich and perpetually gratifying  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-10, 19:04:06
Neal Morse - Testimony Two  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-10, 21:16:34
I have no problem with cheese : I am French  ;D

NP Seventh Wonder - Waiting in the Wings

Cheesy prog metal. Very tasteful *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-01-10, 22:09:42
Procol Harum - A Salty Dog and Shine on Brightly the 40th Anniversary editions. Another band that my brother had and I never bought. Very pleasing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-01-11, 01:11:03
NP Retrospective : Lost In Perception

On progstreaming. And once again, I am impressed. Vocals are an acquired taste (English lyrics sung by a Polish vocalist) but the music is very likeable. Strangely enough, the first track is the one I liked the least at first listen. On the contrary, the fourth track, Lunch, is  8)

Oh, and beautiful cover IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2013-01-11, 12:28:23
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2013-01-10, 22:09:42
Procol Harum - A Salty Dog and Shine on Brightly the 40th Anniversary editions. Another band that my brother had and I never bought. Very pleasing.

Although a huge Trower fan I never really went back and investigated Procol Harum, but I did have a few tracks on a Fly Records Compilation. A promo with the Sun "newspaper" if I remember correctly, also featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex, The Move and Joe Cocker.  As I've got stuff by these others, I really should catch up with Procol Harum.  After all, if 'A Salty Dog' is good enough for Transatlantic, it should be good enough for me :)

JP: Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
NP: Asia - Alpha

Both with undeniable cheese content ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-01-11, 13:10:12
Guess I'm somewhere else  ;)

NP  Monuments:  Gnosis

No cheese here, fortunately. One of the exciting new English djent groups, pantheon with me. Very heavy, requires many listens, but is then terribly gratifying  *horns*


Bupie, I would certainly not characterise SW as cheesy. They'r very serious about their music, and Tommy doesnt overdramatise, he's just very expressive - and I like his style.

I wouldnt either characterise Ten as cheesy, not when ya know'm properly  ;)

Cheesy - that's more, hm ... all the X-factor and Idol stuff, Eurovision, maybe Coldplay, Oasis, and Asia, but I think that true fans of these groups wouldnt either like their band(s) to be characterised that way. It's a pejorative, so we should be careful in using it; if we do, we should really know what we're talkin about  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-01-11, 16:58:21
Vangelis - "1492: Conquest Of Paradise"
3. Monastery Of La Rabida

No sign of cheese. Not proggy but very moody and beautiful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-11, 19:28:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-01-11, 01:11:03
NP Retrospective : Lost In Perception

On progstreaming. Strangely enough, the first track is the one I liked the least at first listen.
LOL, didn't like the first track either, it made me press the 'stop' button. Maybe I should give it another try ;).

np: DeeExpus - Far From Home (for the second time in a row)

Not so impressed as I was after hearing their 'King Of Number 33' album, but I'm sure I'm going to like it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-01-11, 21:43:52
nothing really as my left ear bud is not working  >:(

Even royal hunt sounds good  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2013-01-12, 08:46:17
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-11, 19:28:55
LOL, didn't like the first track either, it made me press the 'stop' button. Maybe I should give it another try ;).
Well, I like it but I am not sure I like it enough to buy it.

Instead ...

NP Fish On Friday : Airborne

You should listen to this one before it gets off the picture, Teunis. If you got bored by the first half, go directly to the second  ;) Seriously, it´s stunning. Stunning pop rock, but stunning anyway  *horns*

Tracks like Airborne or Not A Sad Song are irresistible.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-12, 09:46:55
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2013-01-11, 21:43:52
nothing really as my left ear bud is not working  >:(

Hey, what's the matter, Funky ?

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Even royal hunt sounds good  ;)

Hey, don't you start on that. I already have my train ticket  ;)


Funky, this stuff would definitely get yer ear bud working:

NP  Vildhjarta:  Måsstaden

One of the heaviest albums in my collection, one of the new djent groups, based in Härnösand, Sweden (well on the way to Ultima Thule), sounds like one's in the middle of a war zone with the grenades falling all around, but the're also some mellow passages in-between. Saw'm live at Temple of Doom in November - pretty heavy  ;)

Give'm some runs, let's see .....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-01-13, 11:42:33
NP  Periphery II: This Time It's Personal

Demanding, then thrilling  *horns*

Here's one of the most immediately gratifying pieces. Master JP gives a fine guest solo (second solo, after quiet passage):

Periphery:  Erised    www.youtube.com/watch?v=khACKq23bC8

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-14, 09:33:49
The darkened room by Izz

I have just discovered them and am mightily impressed. A bit of Yes and Rush and some of the muscial passages
mixed with some almost jazzy pieces. Superb  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-01-14, 09:55:22
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-01-14, 09:33:49
The darkened room by Izz

I have just discovered them and am mightily impressed. A bit of Yes and Rush and some of the muscial passages
mixed with some almost jazzy pieces. Superb  *horns*
Another band that I have to check. Their latest album is receiving rave reviews ! I think I will buy it, along with the last Mystery album. Those are two of the 2012 releases that I really want to check.

NP Lee Abraham - The Mirror

I had high hopes with this one but they were not fulfilled  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-01-15, 14:11:38
Tonight i am hoping to catch up with Angalgard , the latest one from Yes and some Coroner  *horns* 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-15, 15:25:09
NP  Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm of Fire

A wonderful personal album by a personable philosopher-musician  *horns*

But you gotta be friends with Glenn to appreciate this album; else stay away  ;)

He has some of his fine musician friends in the mix: Billy Sheehan, Whitfield Crane, Robert Trujillo, Don Airey, John Entwhistle, Cozy Powell, Brooks Wackerman, Shannon Larkin, and even Glenn's son Rick Tipton on drums  8)

The quote below is from the title song, the full lyrics in fact. Man, what a piece  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-01-15, 19:24:19
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-01-16, 11:59:35
Dream Theater ~ official bootleg: Majesty demos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:06:10
NP Pax Romana - Let All Men Know - This Is Sacred Ground

Found them on progstreaming. Really liked the band's name and the artwork so I clicked to listen to the music. It is very quiet, almost ambient at times, with some enjoyable sax parts. Some songs remind me a bit of Murray Head, Neil Young or classic/folk rock of the seventies. Others are more ethereal with a few nice guitar solos that you could find in a neo prog album. Sounds a bit naive or amateur at times but definitively worth a listen. Maybe Nicky should stay away though ;D

@ Nicky about SW : I was half-joking with the cheese factor. Actually, SW has become my favorite active prog metal band and to be honest I don't care about cheesiness accusations, whatever the band : in this old male body of mine is a 14 years old girl's heart beating :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:52:26
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:06:10
@ Nicky about SW : I was half-joking with the cheese factor. Actually, SW has become my favorite active prog metal band and to be honest I don't care about cheesiness accusations, whatever the band

Bupie, to me "cheese" means that you (the performer) have little to offer, you know that you have little (not everybody has that sense of proportion), and you strain yourself to make it look like more. Basically pathetic  :-[

SW have tremendous talent. Not the slightest cheese here  ;)

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in this old male body of mine is a 14 years old girl's heart beating :)

We're used to a lot of craziness from your side, Bupie, but this beats it all. Why a girl  :o


NP  Chris Cornell & friends:  Euphoria Morning

An extraordinary album from this great artist. Somehow the confluence of his talents with those of Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider created magic  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-16, 17:36:39
Voivod - the outer limits and nothingface

Music from another world
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-16, 19:45:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:52:26
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:06:10
in this old male body of mine is a 14 years old girl's heart beating :)

We're used to a lot of craziness from your side, Bupie, but this beats it all. Why a girl  :o

I think it was Bupie's way of saying he's a cannibal. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-16, 20:12:42
IQ - The Seventh House
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-17, 12:14:35
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-16, 19:45:09
We're used to a lot of craziness from your side, Bupie, but this beats it all. Why a girl  :o


I think it was Bupie's way of saying he's a cannibal. ;D ;)
Hmm, it's not what I meant but it's a good try PH  ;) What I meant is that I like a lot the kind of romantic/easy listening ballads/songs that are usually despised by "prog elitists". Let's take for instance DT's Another Day, Pendragon's Red Shoes, IQ's Drive On, Arena's Friday's Dream, PT's Lazarus, Marillion's No One Can, Asia's The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, SW's Long Way Home ... The list could go on an on, including tons of non prog bands (Scorpions' Always Somewhere and Lynyrd Skynyrd's Tuesday's Gone are two of my fave ballads) but you see the picture.

NP La Maschera Di Cera - Le Porte Del Domani
This is far from the songs I mentioned above. Welcome back to 70s symphonic prog ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-17, 13:38:39
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-17, 12:14:35
What I meant is that I like a lot the kind of romantic/easy listening ballads/songs that are usually despised by "prog elitists".

You could also try becoming gay, Bupie  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-01-16, 17:36:39
Voivod - the outer limits and nothingface

Music from another world

Yeah, these guys do have something to say for themselves, Funky. Gotto stretch out my arms and get my Outer Limits .....  *horns*


NP  Chris Cornell:  Euphoria Morning  (on repeat)

One can actually get pretty hooked on this album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-18, 19:42:39
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Day Six - The Grand Design
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-19, 13:13:07
Cool video by Kamelot with Khan and Simone:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6SGNmR7u8Y

Great singers  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-01-19, 19:49:18
Neal Morse - ?
Ultravox - Brilliant
La Maschera Di Cera - The Gates Of Tomorrow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2013-01-20, 09:33:08
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:06:10
in this old male body of mine is a 14 years old girl's heart beating :)

"A wise man once said
that everything could be explained with mathematics
He had denied
His feminine side
Now where is the wisdom in that?"

Marillion - This is the 21st Century *horns*
Full lyrics at http://www.marillion.com/music/lyric.htm?id=141 (http://www.marillion.com/music/lyric.htm?id=141)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-01-20, 21:13:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2013-01-20, 09:33:08
"A wise man once said
that everything could be explained with mathematics
He had denied
His feminine side
Now where is the wisdom in that?"

Marillion - This is the 21st Century *horns*
Full lyrics at http://www.marillion.com/music/lyric.htm?id=141 (http://www.marillion.com/music/lyric.htm?id=141)

Fantastic lyrics!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-01-21, 10:21:26
Spot on as always, Steve  :)

NP Steve Lukather - Transition
I did not expect anything special from this one and it's a very pleasant surprise  *horns* Did you hear it already, Teunis ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-01-21, 20:07:06
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-01-21, 10:21:26
NP Steve Lukather - Transition
I did not expect anything special from this one and it's a very pleasant surprise  *horns* Did you hear it already, Teunis ?
I've heard about 5 tracks on YouTube and I definitely like what I hear 8). Got a mail on Saturday that the album is on its way to me, looking forward to experiencing the whole cd!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-01-22, 16:16:35
Earlier:
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"

Now:
TransAtlantic - "Bridge Across Forever"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-23, 14:54:28
JF Touchstone - Wintercoast
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

Both brilliantly brilliant albums : inspiring, moving, rocking  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:18:49
Bupie, what is Touchstone like?

NP:
Arena - "Immortal?"

Pretty standard pop music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:28:46
Satellite - Evening Games  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:32:22
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:28:46
Satellite - Evening Games  8)

A very nice and very underrated album. Wojtek Szadkowski is a very talented guy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:51:22
Seven minutes into Moviedrome. Noone writes anything like this anymore.
Arena included I guess.
To me this is the best song they've done.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-24, 11:37:55
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:18:49
Bupie, what is Touchstone like?
It's hard to describe. First they have two singers, a female lead vocalist and a male keyboardist/vocalist. The girl is good, the boy is great, really. I know many Roomies have problems with female fronted bands but I can't understand why  ::)

The music is rather unique in its genre. It is a melting of heavy riffing and poppy sections, most often in the same song. But to me it's far from metal, it's more neo-prog. You can find a few vids on YT (even one with our JM playing a great solo  8) at the High Voltage festival but the song is a Tears For Fears cover) but they don't do the band justice. The ballads are really great (Original Sin, Sleeping Giants ...), the rockers have great momentum. I only have their last two albums but I really love them, especially Wintercoast. You can give yourself an idea reading PA and DPRP reviews. Really worth the try  *horns* Oh, and a new album is scheduled for 2013.

NP Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-24, 13:36:05
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-24, 11:37:55
I know many Roomies have problems with female fronted bands but I can't understand why  ::)

It all depends on the music, Bupie. I like a lotta stuff by Lana Lane, Eleven, Janis Joplin, Simone Simons with Kamelot. But there has to be enuff goin on. Alle those female fronted saloon metal bands bore me (even with all the b**bs). And if it's more or less standard crooning, I'm off too. There's so much great music around, why should I make do with less ?

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NP Circus Maximus - Isolate

*horns*

Occasionally you actually get it right, Bups


JP  Queen:  Made In Heaven

One of my Top Ten albums  *horns*

The postlude is absolutely breathtaking - ainit, Teunis ? - a great tribute to Freddie  :'(


JP  TesseracT:  One

Not for teunees (teu much growl&shout and djent)  ;D

Super album. TesseracT is one of the most exciting bands around these days  8)


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-23, 19:51:22
Noone writes anything like this anymore.

There actually are, Paxi, but you gotta get a bit more around. I'v actually mentioned some of'm  ;)

But sure, great piece:

NP  Arena:  Moviedrome   *horns*

Rob Sowden _is_ the singer of Arena

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-24, 19:16:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-24, 13:36:05
JP  Queen:  Made In Heaven

The postlude is absolutely breathtaking - ainit, Teunis ? - a great tribute to Freddie  :'(
You mean the last track, the long instrumental one? Frankly speaking I skip that one most of the time, never realised it was a Freddie tribute and found it a 'weird' song ::) :-[. But really dig the rest of the album 8).

Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-01-24, 21:49:44
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-24, 11:37:55
The music is rather unique in its genre. It is a melting of heavy riffing and poppy sections, most often in the same song. But to me it's far from metal, it's more neo-prog. You can find a few vids on YT (even one with our JM playing a great solo  8) at the High Voltage festival but the song is a Tears For Fears cover) but they don't do the band justice. The ballads are really great (Original Sin, Sleeping Giants ...), the rockers have great momentum. I only have their last two albums but I really love them, especially Wintercoast. You can give yourself an idea reading PA and DPRP reviews. Really worth the try  *horns* Oh, and a new album is scheduled for 2013.

I've seen someone comparing them to Kino. What do you think? I've also read that John Mitchell was involved (although not heavily).
I'll check out some YouTube videos. Maybe their 2013 album is a nice opportunity to become 'hooked'.


NP:
Spock's Beard - "V"
6. The Great Nothing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-01-24, 22:28:09
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-24, 19:16:26
Frankly speaking I skip that one most of the time, never realised it was a Freddie tribute

Although the whole album is a Mercury-tribute, this track actually isn't. At least, not intentionally.
It's an experiment by the album's producer, David Richards.
He took some parts of one of the songs, tossed it into a sampler, added some of Freddy's vocals and voila, a 22 minute long ambient thingy.

NP> Pravda ~ The Clarity of Chaos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-01-25, 12:55:24
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-01-24, 22:28:09
Although the whole album is a Mercury-tribute, this track actually isn't. At least, not intentionally.

The postlude is over in the spiritual world, Mad - quite far from bookbinding ;-)


NP  Cairo:  Time of Legends

Nice, but not fantastic. I got this album cuz of Brett Douglas. He sings fantastically on Explorers Club's Age of Impact. His singing is also the best thing about ToL imo  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-01-25, 14:15:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-01-25, 12:55:24
The postlude is over in the spiritual world, Mad - quite far from bookbinding ;-)


What I meant to say was that this track isn't written to be just that what you describe, Nickster.  :P
It is what it is, an experiment by the producer in charge, with obviously the approval of the band.
Without their consent, it would never exist. ;)

But everybody is entitled to make up their own opinion of course. ;)
If you want it to be a tribute, then a tribute it is.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-01-25, 15:44:54
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-01-25, 14:15:21
If you want it to be a tribute, then a tribute it is.  8)

It's the last statement from Queen (the real Queen, with Freddie, in spirit), and it has that obvious quality  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-25, 19:24:07
Thanks Mad+Nicky, very entertaining :D. I'll play the whole album by headphones soon  8).

Satellite - Into The Night (probably my least favourite Satellite album)
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2013-01-25, 23:40:35
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-25, 19:24:07
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.

Grrr! Still waiting for my copy as, due to the snow, we went 6 days without post and are still behind. >:(

Led Zeppelin - BBC Sessions CD2 *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-26, 09:28:55
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-25, 19:24:07
Thanks Mad+Nicky, very entertaining :D.

That's me job  :D

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I'll play the whole album by headphones soon  8).

Good call, Teunis. Turn up the volume a bit after Freddie's last "Yeah", and try to imagine yourself in some other dimension  ;)


New group in the Room, surprisingly good, very grand sound, but also clear and crisp, Finnish melodic metal band (from Tampere), related to Amorphis, Seventh Wonder, and Pagan's Mind  *horns*

Guess we just swept across Scandinavia  ;D

Long song - hear it thru, you won't regret  :)

NP  Anthriel:  Chains of the Past  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RcCy_92K_4

We live in good times re music  8)

The Finns are really comin on these days. They also got the best rock community in Scandinavia, e.g. the latest two Dream Theater albums went nb 1  :)

Denmark aint even listed

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-26, 10:00:41
Still:

NP  Anthriel:  Chains of the Past  (on repeat)

Man, I simply can't get enuff of this. Just my taste, in all ways, even got a bit of that sweet Finnish tinkle - super  *horns*

Guess I gotta move this band to my pantheon  8)

Second Finnish band (first Amorphis)  :)

I'l leave the b**bs to Bubie

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-01-26, 10:54:49
Yes Nicky, that is indeed a really cool band.
It reminded me a bit of Symphony X when I first listened to their debut album two years ago or so.
I'll give them a listen again, as soon as I get out of work.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-01-26, 11:54:34
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-01-26, 10:54:49
Yes Nicky, that is indeed a really cool band.

Cool, Paxi, so we're travelling together again  :)

Anthriel are amazing. And I was amazed to see that, altho their debut album The Pathway is from 2010, they'r still virtually unknown, e.g. they'r only wikied in Spanish. (Fortunately I know enuff Spanish.) And unknown in progworld, which is worse. Man, where do people have their minds ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-01-26, 15:01:53
Alan Reed ~ First in a Field of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-01-26, 16:14:28
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves (On repeat) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-01-26, 18:57:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-01-26, 16:14:28
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves (On repeat) *horns*
Glad you've got it finally :).

Anathema - Weather Systems (in 5.1 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-01-26, 22:39:07
Dreamscape ~ Everlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-01-28, 20:06:32
Steve Lukather - Transition

It arrived today and it rocks 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-01-29, 11:23:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-01-24, 21:49:44
I've seen someone comparing them to Kino. What do you think? I've also read that John Mitchell was involved (although not heavily).
I'll check out some YouTube videos. Maybe their 2013 album is a nice opportunity to become 'hooked'.
I think that Touchstone, Kino, It Bites or The Reasoning may appeal to a similar audience since they all belong to the "pop-prog" sub-genre. Touchstone and Kino share a knack for catchy and effective choruses but Touchstone has this strange mix of heavy riffs and quiet passages when Kino is more "conventional" apart from the outstanding Losers' day Parade. Which does not mean that I like Kino less.

@ Nicky (about your last Thursday's post) : thanks mate, you too get it right occasionnally ... but less often  ;D

NP IQ - Dark Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-01-29, 12:47:21
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-01-29, 11:23:23
@ Nicky (about your last Thursday's post) : thanks mate, you too get it right occasionnally ... but less often  ;D

Honestly, Paxi, I think I'm more adventurous than you guys. You seem to me to be listening to the same stuff over and over again. There's a lot of real exciting stuff goin on in progworld that goes unnoticed in the Room. I try to tip people, but to little avail  :-\

E.g. my new discovery Anthriel are really WOW

NP  Anthriel:  The Pathway  *horns*

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-01-29, 19:31:23
But Nicky, you are indeed much more of a progger than we are. And I think I can say on behalf of all of us in the Shattered Room, that we are honoured by your presence.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-30, 10:12:25
JF the same stuff over and over again but to be more specific DeeExpus - King Of Number 33 Possibly the best artwork of 2012 but I am still not fully convinced by the music, though I know it's a Room favorite.

NP as you might figure, the same stuff over and over again which is represented at the moment by Steve Lukather - Transition And I agree with you, Teunis  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-01-30, 10:39:23
Nothing new here too:
Nolan & Wakeman - "Jabberwocky"

1999, people. Almost 14 years old this one. Man, am I boring.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-01-30, 11:34:48
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-01-29, 19:31:23
that we are honoured by your presence.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-01-30, 10:39:23
Man, am I boring.

OK OK Paxi  :D ;D

But maybe once in a while one can go a bit over the cliff  ;)


NP  G. Love & Special Sauce:  Baby's Got Sauce   www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDqADZygseM

                                            Peace, Love and Happiness   www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ixo5K2aTk

A bit unusual for me  :D  but it was recommended to me by a friend who's life I had saved with Dream Theater - he freaked totally  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-30, 19:20:36
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-30, 10:12:25
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33 Possibly the best artwork of 2012 but I am still not fully convinced by the music, though I know it's a Room favorite.
Yep, my album of the year 2012! But okay, tastes differ which leads/can lead to interesting discussions ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-30, 10:12:25
Steve Lukather - Transition And I agree with you, Teunis  8)
Playing it too right now, it even gets better and better  *horns* 8).

Earlier: Queen - Made in Heaven (from start to finish, by headphones and it really works :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 11:00:42
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

This one finally clicked on a drive back home this Christmas when I played it twice in a row. It is the kind of music you have to focus on but it is rewarding. Too bad I can't get to the same result with DeeExpus so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:50:23
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-01-30, 19:20:36
Earlier: Queen - Made in Heaven (from start to finish, by headphones and it really works :))

Teunis, we really do share some music  8)

And then there's some that we don't. I think I have to send you to a growl/shout course  ;D


NP  Iron Butterfly:  Metamorphosis  (on repeat)

This album made a tremendous impression on me years back, and inspired me strongly in my guitar-playing. Still sounds great  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 14:10:58
NP Proto-Kaw - Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-1973

Ah, ah, PH, with this one, I claim the title of Master of the BOS (Boredom, Obsolescence and Shyness) : kneel, young equerry  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-31, 19:13:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:50:23
And then there's some that we don't. I think I have to send you to a growl/shout course  ;D
Not a piece of a chance that I'll ever going to like it >:( ;)

Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-01-31, 19:27:21
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 14:10:58
NP Proto-Kaw - Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-1973

Ah, ah, PH, with this one, I claim the title of Master of the BOS (Boredom, Obsolescence and Shyness) : kneel, young equerry  8)

How totally unprog of you.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-01-31, 21:06:28
Pravda ~ The Clarity of Chaos

Tool-lite, with progmetal influence.
Quite good, though a bit strange.

And yes, I tend to be present from time to time. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-01, 14:20:04
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-01-31, 19:27:21
How totally unprog of you.
I know. You can blame it on me. We're just sugar mice in the rain.

NP Echolyn - As The World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-01, 16:35:21
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 14:10:58
I claim the title of Master of the BOS

You'r the BOS(S) Bupie  ;D


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-01-31, 19:13:19
Not a piece of a chance that I'll ever going to like it >:( ;)

Teunis, I won't start shouting at you becuz of it  :D


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-01-31, 21:06:28
And yes, I tend to be present from time to time. ;)

Well, I hope you'r present with your family from time to time. And yes, I tend to not understand what you mean, Mad  ::)


NP  Monuments:  Gnosis  *horns*

Not for Teunises

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-01, 17:38:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-01, 16:35:21
Teunis, I won't start shouting at you becuz of it  :D
Phew :P

Today:
Steve Lukather - Transition
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Star One - Space Metal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-01, 18:09:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-01, 16:35:21
You'r the BOS(S) Bupie  ;D
Cool, at last, after 47 years in the waiting, I am the boss of something  ;D

Ok, now something more to your liking.

JF Derek Sherinian - Inertia
NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-01, 18:34:12
Frost* - The Philadelphia Experiment

On the bandcamp (http://frost.bandcamp.com/) website. Sounding  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-02-01, 21:05:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-01, 16:35:21

Well, I hope you'r present with your family from time to time. And yes, I tend to not understand what you mean, Mad  ::)


:P :P :P :P :P

NP> Phideaux ~ NO. 7

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-01, 18:34:12
Frost* - The Philadelphia Experiment

On the bandcamp (http://frost.bandcamp.com/) website. Sounding  8).

Good live-album.
They clearly had a great time in the States when they recorded it.
Especially the intro is so funny.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-02-02, 09:48:59
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-01, 18:09:31
Cool, at last, after 47 years in the waiting, I am the boss of something  ;D

You can't be much of a boss at home, since you listen to so much pussy rock  :P

Quote
Ok, now something more to your liking:

JF Derek Sherinian - Inertia
NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace

Betcha  *horns*


NP  Anthriel:  The Pathway

Typical: The reviewers are so eager to make their utter wisdom heard that they don't get past the first track, which is a SyX-like starter, before they go blurting out SyX clone and stuff. Sad, man ! The thing is that this album is full of all sorts of impressions from all over progworld: OK SyX, but also real engine-like metal ala Adagio, Finnish melodic tinkle metal ala Amorphis, flourished stuff ala SW, raw singing ala PM, intense compact like CM, organ & church emo like RH, etc. You wouldnt think that this is a debut, as fullsome mature it is. But in the last end, this album stands up for itself, as a proud monument to what may be best about our times: progrock  :)

Super album  *horns*

Why do so few people have the perseverance to really get into stuff properly - particularly if they'r to guide others  :'(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-02-02, 19:22:27
Threshold ~ March of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-02-02, 20:23:28
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Swelter - Songs Of Distance
Steve Lukather - Transition
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-02-02, 23:09:21
Haken ~ Visions

The title-track.
23 minutes of prog-extravaganza!
A true magnus opus!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-02-03, 10:04:17
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-02-02, 23:09:21
Haken ~ Visions

A true magnus opus!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yuppee  *horns*

And this too:

NP  Radiance:  The Burning Sun  (on repeat)

Listening to it with headphones. Crazy shit, man  *horns*


I stupidly forgot this the other day: I now have three Finnish pantheon acts: Amorphis, Anthriel, and Radiance  8)

Guess that saunas are good places to concoct great music - or maybe it's the cold dip  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-02-03, 21:32:17
Neal Morse - Momentum

now: radio: sympho shop; 2 hours of known and unknown prog 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-02-04, 11:13:27
Tame Impala

Sort of flaming lips/super furry animals/beatles lush space dreamy space rock

Watch and be amazed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgK_Er7WZVg
 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-02-05, 19:44:20
IQ - Frequency
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-02-06, 11:33:06
JP  SyX:  Iconoclast

What a treat  *horns*


NP  TesseracT:  One

Super too  *horns*


Surprised to see how good a progland France has become: DT went almost as high on recent peak chart positions in France as in US and UK, and SyX went higher in France  8)

And this isnt accordion music  ;D

Aint so stupid, 'em frogs  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-02-06, 11:59:26
Marillion ~ Afraid of Sunlight - remaster

It's been way too long since I last played it.
I actually forgot how good this album is!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-06, 13:49:57
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

Unbelievably good  8) My favorite album of 2012, no less.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-02-06, 19:09:11
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-02-06, 20:48:07
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-02-06, 19:09:11
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity

How does Antimatter compare to Anathema?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-02-07, 09:32:08
Opeth ~ Watershed

Need to relax.
This helps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-02-07, 13:22:02
Cornershop - Judy sucks a lemon for breakfast

Very groovy and dare i say it Funky ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-02-07, 20:26:59
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-02-06, 20:48:07
How does Antimatter compare to Anathema?
Well, some members of Anathema played in Anathema and the other way round. I find Antimatter even darker and more acoustic, very relaxing music. Here (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200741.php#antimatter) you can read the DPRP review of their previous album. Probably easier for you is the Dutch Progwereld review of the album I was listening to here (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/recensies/album/antimatter-fear-of-a-unique-identity/) ;). Explains a lot!

JP: Pendragon - Pure  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-02-07, 22:39:01
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-02-07, 20:26:59
Well, some members of Anathema played in Anathema and the other way round. I find Antimatter even darker and more acoustic, very relaxing music. Here (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200741.php#antimatter) you can read the DPRP review of their previous album. Probably easier for you is the Dutch Progwereld review of the album I was listening to here (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/recensies/album/antimatter-fear-of-a-unique-identity/) ;). Explains a lot!

Thanks for that. I made a note to check that band out.

JP: Dream Theater - "Falling Into Infinity"

NP: Ayreon - "Actual Fantasy [Revisited]"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-08, 14:54:30
PP Iced Earth - Live In Athens
It's Athens in Greece, not in Georgia. Strangely enough, I like it but it never pushed me to buy anything else from Iced Earth.

NP Magenta - Live At The Point 2007
Well, this is a different story since I have plenty of Magenta stuff. Chris Fry, the unsung other neo prog guitar hero (along with our JM), shines here  8).

By the way, has anyone listened to the Kompendium album ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-08, 19:26:16
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-02-07, 22:39:01
Thanks for that. I made a note to check that band out.
Enough 'Fear Of A Unique Identity' tracks on YouTube, if not all of them!

JP: Wolverine - Communication Lost (too long ago that I played this album *horns*)
NP: Riverside - S.O.N.G.S. (more Lunatic Soul than Riverside when I compare it to their previous albums. Not really a disadvantage though ;).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-02-08, 22:35:05
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"

A winner! 8) And this after only one listen. It makes me wonder what I like so much about this album.
If I had to make a 2012 top 10 now, this one would have been very very high on the list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-02-08, 23:31:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-08, 22:35:05
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"

A winner! 8) And this after only one listen. It makes me wonder what I like so much about this album.
If I had to make a 2012 top 10 now, this one would have been very very high on the list.

Already can't get Uncle Jack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpDTcxiwofk) out of my head.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-02-09, 11:04:34
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-08, 23:31:30
Already can't get Uncle Jack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpDTcxiwofk) out of my head.

Got the song shared on Facebook and the response was great! Some of my friends are sharing the same song on their Facebook now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-02-09, 14:44:28
Steve Lukather - Transition (really impressed by this one!)
Muse - The 2nd Law (many people are disappointed on their latest release, I'm very much enjoying it, don't mind the more 'electronic' parts, understatement! 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-02-09, 19:44:32
Anubis ~ A Tower of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-02-09, 20:29:37
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-02-10, 13:19:22
Recently Played
Cosmograf -When age hs done its duty   *horns*
Riverside - Shrine of new generation slaves  *horns*
Pain of salvation - Road Salt 2  *horns*
Also Eden - Think the children  :D
Antimatter - Fear of a unique identity  ;D

Very enjoyable
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-02-10, 15:19:44
NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome to my Nightmare  *horns*

He's a lot more ingenious than most folks think, pantheon with me  8)

One of the best concerts I have experienced, 1975ish  :)

Only Women Bleed is a wonderful classic, not about menstruation, but about violent relationships. Give it a proper listen, guys:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXW9w17Tf0A


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2013-02-10, 13:19:22
Riveride - Shrine of the generstin slaves  *horns*

Very enjoyable

Yeah, particularly the smoke, Iggy  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-02-10, 16:52:35
Quote from: Nicky007 link=topic=15.msg64121#msg64121 date=1360505984


Yeah, particularly the smoke, Iggy  ;)

- Nicky
/quote]

Thanks Nicky.  ;D

What would I do without my spell checker.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-02-10, 21:31:14
Today:
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
The Reasoning - Awakening
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-02-11, 14:43:33
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2013-02-10, 16:52:35
quote author=Nicky007 link=topic=15.msg64121#msg64121 date=1360505984

Yeah, particularly the smoke, Iggy  ;)

What would I do without my spell checker.

Obviously that's not enuff  ;D


NP  Animals as Leaders:  Weightless

The cd-case with cd is so light that it's like holding a feather  ;)

The music however is anything but lite - well, there are also mellow passages  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2013-02-11, 19:42:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-02-11, 14:43:33

NP  Animals as Leaders:  Weightless

The cd-case with cd is so light that it's like holding a feather  ;)

The music however is anything but lite - well, there are also mellow passages  *horns*

- Nicky

You think you know the theory of music and rythm, and then you listen to Animals as Leaders. And it turns your world upside down.  ;D Seriously though, it needs time to get used to.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-02-11, 21:55:42
JP Richard Thompson - Electric
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-02-12, 11:21:44
NP Shadow Circus - On A Dark And Stormy Night

Thanks again to progstreaming  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-02-12, 13:48:42
Quote from: Draco chimera on Mon, 2013-02-11, 19:42:09
You think you know the theory of music and rhythm, and then you listen to Animals as Leaders. And it turns your world upside down.  ;D Seriously though, it needs time to get used to.

Exciting stuff, ainit Draco  :)

Well, when we get animals as leaders, there'l be a lotta karma to readjust, might not be too pleasant for us humans  :-X


NP  AaL:  Weightless  (on repeat)  ;)

Had to turn the volume down, as my neighbor's workin at home  :(

But OK, just cuz one's a metalhead, dont mean one gotta be mean  >:( ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-13, 11:08:15
PP Jethro Tull - Under Wraps
I have this one for ages but I am not sure that I had already played it entirely. After listening to it this morning, I think it should gather a few more dust. As you may know by now, I have nothing against pop prog or new wave, quite the opposite. So I have no problem with the principle of Tull going new wave ... as long as the songs are good, which doesn't seem to be the case here. The lack of real drums badly hurts too  :P

NP Avantasia - The Metal Opera Part I & II (Gold Edition)
This one is a different beast : I remember how thrilled I was the first time I listened to it and I have not changed my mind since  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-02-13, 15:03:14
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-13, 11:08:15
as long as the songs are good, which doesn't seem to be the case here. The lack of real drums badly hurts too  :P

Yeah, I was also very disappointed with this one, Bupie. I only found one really good song, European Legacy - but it was good enuff to end up on my classic list  8)


NP  Genesis:  Nursery Cryme  (on repeat)

I decided that, since my neighbor asked me to crank down, I'd use the opportunity to get properly into the Genesis albums. Now I'v played NC three times thru, and I'm goin on to Foxtrot.

For me, the G/genesis is NC, as Trespass had two musicians that the other guys werent satisfied with, and replaced, and the album doesnt seem to be so interesting. NC is the first album with the classic lineup.

Genesis for me ends with Abacab, which imo is an exciting experimental album, while the following albums are sellouts  :(

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-02-13, 20:17:06
Porcupine Tree - "The Sky Moves Sideways"
At the moment Moon Touches Your Shoulder is playing. This is some spacey stuff. I really like it. It's amazing when you take a look at Porcupine Tree's discography, how broad this band is. Steven Wilson is a genius.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-02-13, 20:17:32
Pulsar ~ The Strands of the Future
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-02-13, 21:27:48
Rebecca St. James - "If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something"
Very nice catchy poprock. Lots of carefully placed keyboards and crunchy guitars. Very much rock, considering this artist's audience consist mostly of young christian girls...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-02-14, 13:36:49
NP  Sabaton  on  YouTube Mix  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWlYDTH48bg&list=AL94UKMTqg-9CogIJewSvsJzWKoS2SNqlQ

This Swedish band is BIG in Scandinavia. Bit like Manowar  8)

Lots of gripping war footage. Guess humans still got a lotta that in our blood  :-\

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-14, 17:22:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-02-13, 15:03:14
Yeah, I was also very disappointed with this one, Bupie. I only found one really good song, European Legacy - but it was good enuff to end up on my classic list  8)
Since I don't like giving an album only one chance, I listened to it again last night and I liked some of the songs, including the one you named. With real drums, it could have been a decent album.

PP Touchstone - Mad Hatters EP
JF Touchstone - Discordant Dreams

Those two complete my collection of Touchstone' studio offerings and I don't regret their purchase 8) BTW, PH, Touchstone opened for It Bites during the Tall Ships tour, they will guest at the next Marillion week-end and Rob Cottingham, the leader of the band, quotes Kino's Picture as one of his favorite albums. And, Teunis, their drummer also plays for DeeExpus. Prog is a small, sometimes related by blood, world ...

NP Steve Lukather - Transition

I agree with you Teunis, this one gets better at each listen. I bought my ticket for the Paris gig.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-02-14, 19:28:46
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-14, 17:22:26
Since I don't like giving an album only one chance, I listened to it again last night and I liked some of the songs, including the one you named. With real drums, it could have been a decent album.

I actually played it a few times - I always do before I make any decision  :)

But it didnt help much  :(

And I agree with you, Bupie, about the drums. Strange, Ian has such a good reputation that he could'v easily gotten himself an excellent drummer  ???


NP  Genesis:  Abacab  (on repeat)

I decided to get more into this one. I continue to consider it a fine, if not great, album. (Duke and the preceding albums are great, real great.) I want to understand the transition to the self-titled album better, so it will be next .....

Who knows, maybe I'l make some comments on this matter  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-02-14, 22:21:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-02-14, 19:28:46
NP  Genesis:  Abacab  (on repeat)

I decided to get more into this one. I continue to consider it a fine, if not great, album. (Duke and the preceding albums are great, real great.) I want to understand the transition to the self-titled album better, so it will be next .....

Who knows, maybe I'l make some comments on this matter  ;)

I'm looking forward to your views on this.
I also think "Duke" is the last real great Genesis album. Some songs on it are among the most exciting stuff Genesis has ever done. "Abacab" is still a very good and daring album indeed. I love Me And Sarah Jane and Dodo/Lurker.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-15, 13:17:54
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-14, 17:22:26
PP Touchstone - Mad Hatters EP
JF Touchstone - Discordant Dreams

And, Teunis, their drummer also plays for DeeExpus. Prog is a small, sometimes related by blood, world ...
Heard/read several good reviews of this band. Always wanted to check them out. Having read this I might give it a sooner listening ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-14, 17:22:26
NP Steve Lukather - Transition

I agree with you Teunis, this one gets better at each listen. I bought my ticket for the Paris gig.
Yeah, really one of my favourite Luke releases.

Funny, many of the Roomies seem to be in a Genesis kind of mood. Without reading your comments:

np: Genesis - Selling England By The Pound  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-15, 15:31:24
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-02-14, 22:21:29
I'm looking forward to your views on this.

OK, Paxi:

I'v been listening in to the self-titled album now. Home At The Sea is clearly the centerpiece of the album, great piece, and I think it supplies the key to understanding the transition:

"Picking up the pieces, putting them away
Something doesn´t feel quite right

Adrift without direction, eyes that hold despair
Then as one they sign and they moan

Help us someone, let us out of here
Living here so long undisturbed
Dreaming of the time we were free
So many years ago
Before the time when we first heard
Welcome to the home by the sea

Sit down sit down sit down
As we relive our lives in what we tell you

Images of sorrow, pictures of delight
Things that go to make up a life
Endless days of summer longer nights of gloom
Waiting for the morning light
Scenes of unimportance, photos in a frame
Things that go to make up a life"

Particularly "Dreaming of the time we were free." Here you have the epitome of rich middle-aged life. It's the feeling of having all the adventure of life behind ya. So what's left ? Well, you can play golf, fly to Hong Kong, make an album now and then.

Remember, these are Englishmen - "in quiet desperation" - Pink Floyd.

Well, the thing is that even this gloom can be transformed into great music - all the more. Glenn Tipton did it. Banks & Co. have the talent to do it ....

Of course, the times were against creativity. Music had turned back to dance, and dance we got, with disco, britpop, and all that. Even the great Jethro Tull put their creativity under wraps. Sparks were destroyed by it  :(

Fortunately we had Priest, and then Metallica, to carry the torch  *horns*

And then came Dream Theater, and the rest is history  ;)


Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-15, 13:17:54
Funny, many of the Roomies seem to be in a Genesis kind of mood. Without reading your comments:

np: Genesis - Selling England By The Pound  *horns*

;) Teunis

NP  Genesis:  Foxtrot  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-15, 19:47:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-15, 15:31:24
Home At The Sea is clearly the centerpiece of the album, great piece, and I think it supplies the key to understanding the transition:
Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea (personally I consider this one track) is probably my favourite Genesis track  8)

Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-02-15, 21:38:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-15, 15:31:24
I'v been listening in to the self-titled album now. Home At The Sea is clearly the centerpiece of the album, great piece [...]

Yeah, I also think Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea is the best song on the album. Not much is needed for that to be honest. :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-02-15, 15:31:24
[...] and I think it supplies the key to understanding the transition:

An interesting take. But Tony Banks revealed the following:

Lyrically, the song is about a burglar who breaks into a house only to find it is a haunted prison. The burglar is captured by the ghosts who force him to listen to their stories for the rest of his life - "'Cause you won't get away, no with us you will stay for the rest of your days, let us relive our lives in what we tell you".

After "Genesis" Genesis made an album which is slightly better in my opinion: "Invisible Touch". Which has Domino, Tonight, Tonight, Tonight, The Brazilian and the catchy pop songs Invisible Touch and Land Of Confusion.


NP:
Threshold - "March Of Progress"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-02-16, 09:51:07
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-15, 19:47:25
Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea (personally I consider this one track) is probably my favourite Genesis track  8)

Cool, Teunis, it's really a great track  8)

Thanx for the correction: Home By The Sea. Gotit now. Guess you know that I'm a perfectionist  :)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-15, 21:38:30
An interesting take. But Tony Banks revealed the following: ....

Paxi, with great music there'l always be an occasion, and then the composers fill up with a lotta wisdom of life.

Iac I think that my main thesis holds: The 80's were a real low for rock music. I can see that clearly in my list of classic songs. Come '81, and there are only Priest, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Robert Plant, Marillion, Mike Oldfield, Jon & Vangelis, and a few others, who don't turn dance, and bring us real creative rock.

They sure were a low for Genesis, Yes, and Tull. Yes & Tull rose again, Genesis didn't  :-\


NP  Dominici:  O3, Part 2  *horns*

Phew, The Monster  :o

Another super band that's way below the radar. These guys just have it in'm. They'l slowly be recognized by those who have ears to hear with  ;)

Wiki: "Charlie Dominici recently stated on his Facebook account that Dominici is coming back strong in 2011, but he also mentioned in the comments of the post that if people wanted to see them live or releasing another CD, then fans should spread the word about them, saying ´hardly anyone knows about us´."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominici

I really hope that they persist. This is one of the most exciting acts around  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-02-16, 15:30:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-02-16, 09:51:07
Thanx for the correction: Home By The Sea. Gotit now. Guess you know that I'm a perfectionist  :)
Exactly ;D

Neal Morse - One
Anathema - Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-02-17, 11:15:25
NP  Circus Maximus:  Nine

First listen. Quite different from Isolate, and quite different from anything - but hey, this is a progressive band, par excellence. Incredibly melodic, and some dazzling guitar runs, still very complex, groundbreaking album  *horns*

I can understand Bupie's "album of 2012"  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-02-17, 12:02:01
www.metalsucks.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SHREDTILYOUREDEAD.jpg

Sometimes you'd wish you lived in the States. Whew, Petrucci, Loomis, and Abasi, together - man  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-02-18, 11:52:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-02-17, 11:15:25
NP  Circus Maximus:  Nine

First listen. Quite different from Isolate, and quite different from anything - but hey, this is a progressive band, par excellence. Incredibly melodic, and some dazzling guitar runs, still very complex, groundbreaking album  *horns*

I can understand Bupie's "album of 2012"  :)

- Nicky
Man, I could talk about this album for hours. I am amazed that it does not get more publicity. After the intro, yout get Architect of Fortune, the first epic an a great one. Then comes the very heavy Namaste, enlightened by its beautiful chorus. It is followed by the streak of three "poppy" tunes (Game Of Life, Reach Within, I Am) that are just outstanding  *horns* The heaviness comes back with Used, maybe my least liked song but still a good one. The One is heavy too but has, again, a great chorus and a wonderful middle section. After those six shorter songs comes the second epic, Burn After Reading, that is a favorite of many fans. It begins softly, with a noticeable Muse touch (yes Muse  :)) in the verses then goes much heavier in the instrumental section. The album ends in the best manner with Last Goodbye and its fabulous guitar intro, that makes me think of DT's Count Of Tuscany each time.

This was my first encounter with Circus Maximus. I then purchased Isolate but so far haven't beeen gripped in the some way. Nine seems such an improvement, especially in the vocal departement. But I need more listens of Isolate though.

NP IZZ - The Darkened Room
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-02-18, 15:41:01
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-02-18, 11:52:27
I am amazed that it does not get more publicity.

Well, that's the way it is with progressive music, Bupie. Only few are up to it  ;)

Actually CM have gained quite a lotta attention in progworld, not as much as Dream Theater, but much more than the equally excellent similar groups Seventh Wonder and Royal Hunt, who also have been around for 10-20 years. (Interestingly both CM and SW started in 2000 - must have been some special constellation of stars, nice start of millenium.) A good indicator is the number of Amazon reviews for an album: A CM album typically gets 40 reviews, while SW and RH albums get around 10. DT albums typically get 300.

I think it has a lot to do with radio and TV coverage. By happenstance, Pull Me Under got a lotta plays on big channels - and it's far from being one of the best DT songs, imo iac  :o

Otoh maybe that's why we still have DT with us  *horns*


Quote
I need more listens of Isolate though.

1st Chapter and Isolate are great albums too  *horns*


NP  Infected Mushroom  on  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLWXSsYJoWY&list=AL94UKMTqg-9C3czldk8adD6Bf858VMXdQ

A friend wanted me to check out these guys  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-02-18, 18:30:57
NP Semantic Saturation - Solipsistic

On progstreaming again ... two steps besides the new Lukather album. Considering the people involved and what I hear, I think that you could enjoy this one Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2013-02-18, 22:19:49
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-15, 21:38:30
After "Genesis" Genesis made an album which is slightly better in my opinion: "Invisible Touch". Which has Domino, Tonight, Tonight, Tonight, The Brazilian and the catchy pop songs Invisible Touch and Land Of Confusion.
A mix of the best tracks of "Genesis" and Invisible Touch combined, that would have been an awesome Genesis album for the 80s... Alas, this is not how it went and now we have the "Genesis" album that is easily the worst album Genesis ever made. Much of it sounds rather uninspired, the second half (side B) is, well, B sides material really.. Mike Rutherford has remarked that his favourite album is "Side A of Genesis", sums it up really!

I'm rather fond of Abacab though, they really went for a fresh new sound, bold and daring and for me it works well, especially the title track, Dodo/Lurker and Sarah Jane but also Keep It Dark.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-02-19, 14:20:47
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-02-18, 18:30:57
NP Semantic Saturation - Solipsistic

Considering the people involved and what I hear, I think that you could enjoy this one Nicky  ;)

Thanx for the tip, Bupie. Yes, it does seem interesting. From Facebook:

Semantic Saturation is a progressive rock/metal project founded by guitarist Shant Hagopian, featuring progressive metal gurus Virgil Donati (drums), Ric Fierabracci (bass), Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater - keyboards), and Andy Kuntz (Vanden Plas - vocals).

Shant Hagopian is a Canadian songwriter/guitarist, of Syrian/Armenian heritage. From 1996 to 2003 he specialized in Jazz guitar... studies, and in 1997 he founded the progressive rock/metal band Nu.Clear.Dawn along with musicians in the Syrian city of Aleppo, as one of the first and very few bands to emerge out of the Syrian scene.

- www.facebook.com/SemanticSaturation/info

"The music will come to you and slap you hard in the face, a sweet punishment, painfully delicious. Music that goes beyond magic and reality, a prog-fairy-tale. Passion, wisdom, crazy theory... Solipsism."

- Rocio Flores Bedoya, Lady Obscure (Jan 29, 2013)

It's interesting that reviewers continue to use Derek Sherinian's short membership of DT as his main, often only, qualification. OK, he did some nice stuff on Falling Into Infinity and A Change Of Seasons, but his seven self-titled albums should speak louder  :-\


From Wiki (Redirected from Semantic Saturation):

Semantic satiation (also semantic saturation) is a psychological phenomenon in which repetition causes a word or phrase to temporarily lose meaning for the listener, who then processes the speech as repeated meaningless sounds.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semantic_Saturation

;D


NP  Genesis:  Foxtrot  (on repeat)

Rather unusual album, by no means easy listening  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-02-19, 15:14:33
NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-22, 13:34:28
NP IQ - The Wake (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
I purchased this one directly from the band's web site where I found it at the cheapest price (16 £). As you know, this is a 3 CDs + 1 DVD edition. So it was a good opportunity to discover The Wake after more than 25 years of delaying  :P

I did the same a few weeks ago with Tales ... but in this case it has been 30 years of delaying !!!

Honestly, I don't know why I waited so long since I love everything I am hearing from these two albums. Maybe my love for Nomzamo and AYSC -which made me discover IQ- was so strong that, unconsciously, I did not want to admit that the band existed before ... Of course, I was wrong but that I knew right from the start  :D The good point is that I get the remastered editions with tons of bonuses  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-02-22, 17:21:54
Sounds great Bupie!
I think I need to update my IQ collection. I only have their latest three albums, which are all very good I must add.


Yesterday and today I was listening to Rick Wakeman's much anticipated "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth". It's really good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-22, 19:16:24
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-02-22, 13:34:28
NP IQ - The Wake (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
I purchased this one directly from the band's web site where I found it at the cheapest price (16 £). As you know, this is a 3 CDs + 1 DVD edition. So it was a good opportunity to discover The Wake after more than 25 years of delaying  :P
I also purchased this one, right after it was released. Why do I always buy the special editons as most of the time I only often play the 1st cd and the rest only once?  ::) ;).

Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-02-23, 15:02:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-22, 17:21:54
Sounds great Bupie!
I think I need to update my IQ collection. I only have their latest three albums, which are all very good I must add.


Yesterday and today I was listening to Rick Wakeman's much anticipated "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth". It's really good!

Since you are in a Yes mood it is worth listenibng to Jon Anderson's Olias of Sunhillow as well. I can also highly recommend Criminal Record by Rick Wakeman as well.

JP Circus Maximus - Nine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2013-02-23, 15:04:32
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-22, 19:16:24
I also purchased this one, right after it was released. Why do I always buy the special editons as most of the time I only often play the 1st cd and the rest only once?  ::) ;).
It depends on what the rest is about. I like to get bonus songs : all you risk (apart from the extra-price) is a good surprise. But what I am really fond of are the extended booklets. I love to read stories about an album : concept, context, recording sessions, song by song comments, reeditions afterthoughts. With Tales and The Wake, I get plenty of that.

@ PH : go on, extend your collection. My advice would be to begin with Ever, this one should not disappoint you.

NP CRS New Species first volume

This one includes Unitopia's What Kind Of World, which is an awesome song ... that was just a bonus track on their album  :P Check this one on Youtube  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-02-23, 23:21:57
Kingcrow ~ In Crescendo

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-02-24, 21:26:27
Airbag - All Rights Removed  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2013-02-25, 11:28:41
Steve Hogarth & Richard Barbieri - Not The Weapon But The Hand

Definitely one of the best 2012 releases for me *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-02-25, 14:26:52
NP Blind Guardian - At The Edge Of Time

A different tempo than Hogarth and Barbieri  :) I own this one for two years now but it has received very few airplay so far : I did not like much what I heard on first listens. New try ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-02-26, 09:53:30
NP IQ - The Wake (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Listening to disc 3, which contains 12 tracks ... that are just different versions of 3 songs ! Mike Holmes' haircut was quite something back then  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-02-26, 12:05:05
Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted

"The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)" is so damned good that I'm in complete SW/PT catalogue trawl mode at the moment *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-02-26, 13:32:47
Genesis:  The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway  &  Selling England by the Pound  (on repeat)

Deeply impressed !!!  *horns*

This remains some of the best rock music  8)

Now at last I got down to listening in to these two classics, and what a joy it has been  :)

Intelligent and challenging lyrics, varied subtle music, melody, moodiness, expressive singing by PG, and fine musicianship.

These days I can only listen to these two fine albums.

Next will be Trick, Wind, and Three - I'm lookin forward to it. Let's see .....


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-22, 17:21:54
Yesterday and today I was listening to Rick Wakeman's much anticipated "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth". It's really good!

I much anticipated that 40 years ago, Paxi - but you'r a bit slower than me  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-02-26, 20:19:02
Well, I was first with the Genesis albums Nicky!
In my book, SEBTP and Lamb are one of the best Progressive Rock albums ever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-27, 11:51:09
NP Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony

A new Avantasia album will be released next month and I can't wait  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-27, 17:37:19
NP Dream Theater - ADTOE

Great album, just like BC&SL  *horns* I am rarely disappointed when I pick a DT studio album randomly to play it. Live albums are a different story, especially LSFNY.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-02-27, 18:59:10
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-02-26, 20:19:02
Well, I was first with the Genesis albums Nicky!

Guess you were, Paxi. With Arena too  :-[

But that's about it. Your speculating gets in the way  :P


Quote
In my book, SEBTP and Lamb are one of the best Progressive Rock albums ever.

Your book is very singular, Paxi  ;D


NP  Genesis:  Selling ... (on repeat)

Great that it's a double album, so much fine music  *horns*

What's most surprising is that the guys were only in their mid-twenties. I'm more than twice that, and I am fully engaged by this album  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-02-27, 17:37:19
I am rarely disappointed when I pick a DT studio album randomly to play it. Live albums are a different story, especially LSFNY.

I am never disappointed with DT, studio or live. Whatever they do, it's always fabulous  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-02-27, 20:04:20
"Selling England By The Pound" is not a double album... But of course you can play it at double speed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-28, 10:10:43
NP Dream Theater - ADTOE

Fourth listen in a row since yesterday evening. Promised, after this last one, I move to something else. Not Genesis, though, since I only own Trespass and Duke and they are not within hand's reach at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-02-28, 12:55:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-02-27, 20:04:20
"Selling England By The Pound" is not a double album... But of course you can play it at double speed.

Yeah, I'm efficient, that's how I get so much around  ;D

You caught me there, Paxi, I was of course thinking of Lamb with "double album"  :-[

Selling England is a great album, but Lamb is even one step better, the pinnacle of the Gabriel-period. That's why I'm happy that it's a double album  *horns*

One can't help wondering how Genesis would'v developed had Gabriel stayed ... but it's impossible to guess  ???

Gabriel and Genesis went in very different directions - both fortunately very creative  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-28, 10:10:43
I only own Trespass and Duke and they are not within hand's reach at the moment.

You should really get Lamb, Bupie, super album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-02-28, 15:08:35
I will one day, for sure.

NP Dream Theater - ADTOE

Again. Yes, I lied  ;D And I think that Breaking All Illusions has become my fave DT song  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-03-01, 18:33:49
NP Mystery - The World Is A Game

I finally found the strengh to take ADTOE out of the CD player  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-03-01, 19:21:09
This afternoon: my latest purchases:
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.

Both are really great, but I already knew that  ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-03-01, 18:33:49
NP Mystery - The World Is A Game
:) Ordered this one. Wanted to buy this album too, but it was not in stock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-03-01, 20:44:43
Now listening to the new Spock's Beard album!!
I preordered it and the band sent me a download of the album just minutes ago!
I'm now at the third track and it sounds good! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-03-01, 23:48:27
After Spock's Beard's "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep", I listened to Riverside's "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves". Both albums still have to grow on me of course, but I was not disappointed as of yet.

Now I'm listening to Roine Stolt's "The Flower King", a Prog Rock masterpiece. I like every song on this album. Still can't believe I bought this for only ten euros. Anyone here who does NOT like it? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-02, 09:19:36
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-03-01, 23:48:27
After Spock's Beard's "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep", I listened to Riverside's "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves".

Yeah, I have to get down to those albums .....  8)

How does Ted do with the band, Paxi ?


Quote
Anyone here who does NOT like it? ;)

I'v spent quite some time with Flower Kings. At this point, they don't really grip me. To me it seems like restless stuff that never really becomes melody, nor vibe. And Roine's Swenglish bugs me  :-\

Neither really Transatlantic  :(

If I'm to listen to soft prog, then rather Genesis (Cryme - Abacab) and Spock's  *horns*


Here's somethin real addictive - Bupie, now & then you'r spot on - here melody, vibe, and power, and even sweetness, get together in an a super way - whew, thrilling !

NP  Circus Maximus:  Nine  (on repeat)  *horns*

Here and there they get quite DTish - no bad thing  8)


Bups, have you managed to bury your saloon metal stuff ? (nothin against real b**bs)  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-03-02, 12:38:20
Ted is doing really good! I'm going to listen to it again today.
About Roine Stolt's "The Flower King": it might be considered to be the first Flower Kings album by some, but in reality it's a Roine Stolt solo album. I'm not much into The Flower Kings myself, but this album is really good. If you haven't listened to this album already, please do. There are a few songs (if not all) to be found on YouTube.

(It seems I cannot quote anymore.... Anyone with the same problem, or should I check my browser settings or something?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-02, 13:16:59
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-03-02, 12:38:20
(It seems I cannot quote anymore.... Anyone with the same problem, or should I check my browser settings or something?)
No problem here as you can see ;).

Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-03-02, 18:26:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-03-02, 12:38:20

(It seems I cannot quote anymore.... Anyone with the same problem, or should I check my browser settings or something?)

I can't do it either  ;D ;D ;D

JP Steven Wilson - The Raven that refused to sing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-02, 18:52:17
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-03-02, 12:38:20
If you haven't listened to this album already, please do. There are a few songs (if not all) to be found on YouTube.

OK, I'l do that, Paxi. I'l also give my two FK albums another run. Always nice to share, and the music is definitely worth another run. It's just that you asked for our honest opinions  :)

Quote
(It seems I cannot quote anymore.... Anyone with the same problem, or should I check my browser settings or something?)

I'v noticed that the "Insert Quote" facility hasnt worked for a while now, tried it on several computers. I can get the stuff anyway, by cut and paste, so I haven't made an issue outta it. You think that your problem is due to that, Paxi ?


NP  CM:  Nine  (on repeat)

You can find the full album on YouTube:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbHWh_PiHV4

This album has so incredibly much to offer  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-02, 19:45:45
Guess I better get off CM a bit now  :o

Here's a nice song by a group called Riverside  ;)

- from their new album Shrine Of New Generation Slaves aka S.O.N.G.S. - did you figure that one out yourself, Teunis ?

Riverside:  Celebrity Touch   www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAqU-RDnYyY

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-03, 09:44:03
NP  CM:  Nine

Guess it's my usual style of playing great albums to death - altho they seem to survive pretty well  ;)

Already got four songs on my classic list: Architect, I Am, Burn, and Goodbye  8)

Bupie, which are your faves ?  What do you make of the lyrical content of the album ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-03, 17:37:10
NP  Roine Stolt:  The Flower King  (song)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xinuspn2lEc

OK, admittedly very melodic and good pulse  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-03-03, 21:34:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-02, 19:45:45
- from their new album Shrine Of New Generation Slaves aka S.O.N.G.S. - did you figure that one out yourself, Teunis ?
Actually, I own their whole backcatalogue. So you can't call it gambling, though I've heard it before buying. Really great album and certainly not their heaviest one.  8)

np: Sympho Shop radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-03-05, 13:51:14
Recently i have been listening to Jadis , Electric Stars , Echolyn and Izz.

Some good stuff out there at the moment

Mate wants me to go and see Kreator with him but my metal listening is at it's lowest for 27 years i
reckon  :o Not a gig for me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-03-05, 22:13:36
Spock's Beard - "Snow"
&
Porcupine Tree - "On The Sunday Of Life"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-03-06, 16:26:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-03-05, 22:13:36
Spock's Beard - "Snow"
&
Porcupine Tree - "On The Sunday Of Life"

Snow is a great album   :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2013-03-06, 22:15:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-03, 17:37:10
NP  Roine Stolt:  The Flower King  (song)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xinuspn2lEc

OK, admittedly very melodic and good pulse  8)

- Nicky

I am going to see him and Neal Morse tomorrow night. It is an evening of The Flower Kings, Neal Morse and 3/4 of Transatlantic.

I saw Steven Wilson on Monday so it is a good week.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

NP Giltrap and Wakeman (Oliver) Raven's and Lullabies which has Paul Mansi on Vocals as well as Benoit David very pleasant.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 15:07:24
JP  Genesis:  Wind & Wuthering  &  Trick Of The Tail

Super too  *horns*


JP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil

A very profound, groundbreaking, and gripping album  *horns*

Anyone here familiar with it - Teunis, Mad ?


NP  AR Rahman  on  YouTube Mix

Most of it is rather bollywoodish, but here and there are some real fine Indian moods  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:21:34
Opeth - "Ghost Reveries" *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:37:56
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:21:34
Opeth - "Ghost Reveries" *horns*

Are you aware that there's growl on that one, Paxi  :o

It's much too heavy for your delicate soul  :-[

;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2013-03-08, 12:14:12
NP: Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

Really enjoying this.  Melodic and catchy.

Other new (to me) music:

Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted:  I read some iffy reviews of this, but considering that, it's a pleasant surprise.  I think the live version of The Incident breathes some needed life into it, and the second disc is great!

Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves (2 disc version): I found it somewhat disappointing at first, and I still don't really like the opener, but most of the rest is growing on me.

Echolyn - Echolyn - It's not perfect, but on the whole, I really enjoy it.  Seems stronger than the other stuff I've heard from the band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-03-08, 22:29:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:37:56
Are you aware that there's growl on that one, Paxi  :o

It's much too heavy for your delicate soul  :-[

I didn't notice! Nice of you to warn me. I'll never play it again! ;D

Vangelis - "1492: Conquest Of Paradise"

Is this better Nixy?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-03-09, 11:45:05
Harvest moon by Votum

Bit riverside/opeth/wolverine and wow is it good !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE1txZncgGo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-09, 12:08:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 15:07:24
JP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil

Anyone here familiar with it - Teunis?
I remember hearing a Redemption album years ago and if I remember correctly, it was this one and I liked it. But as there is so much great music, didn't find the time to check it out more. Will do, noted .... . Thanks Nicky ;).

np: Clive Nolan - Alchemy The Musical

Arrived yesterday, first listening. If you like the previous one 'She', you can buy this one blindly :). Many of the musicians and singers are the same.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-09, 18:41:44
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Anathema - Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-03-10, 21:19:11
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-03-11, 15:02:34
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-03-08, 22:29:02
I didn't notice! Nice of you to warn me.

You probably thought it was your Dad scolding you  ;D

Quote
Vangelis - "1492: Conquest Of Paradise"

Is this better Nixy?

Great anthem  *horns*

Actually I really like the stuff he did with Jon Anderson, Jon & Vangelis  8)

Alone he is a bit too ambient for my taste. I quickly get bored  :-\


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-09, 12:08:46
I remember hearing a Redemption album years ago and if I remember correctly, it was this one and I liked it.

Teunis, Coil was released in 2011, and it's their most recent studio album, so it can't be that many years ago.

Great album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-03-11, 15:26:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-03, 09:44:03
NP  CM:  Nine

Guess it's my usual style of playing great albums to death - altho they seem to survive pretty well  ;)

Already got four songs on my classic list: Architect, I Am, Burn, and Goodbye  8)

Bupie, which are your faves ?  What do you make of the lyrical content of the album ?

- Nicky
I haven't delved into the lyrics so far but I will. About my faves, I share yours but I would add Namaste to the (very) highlights. Anyway, there are no fillers on the album though Used and The One are a bit weaker IMHO.

PP IZZ - The Darkened Room  Brilliant, really (and no pun intended)  *horns*

NP The Minstrel`s Ghost - The Road To Avalon Another very good surprise, courtesy of progstreaming again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-03-11, 18:40:12
Today I was listening to some classic Kaipa ("Inget Nytt Under Solen") and Mike Oldfield: "Incantations".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-03-11, 20:09:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-03-11, 15:02:34
Teunis, Coil was released in 2011, and it's their most recent studio album, so it can't be that many years ago.
Or I didn't remember the title correctly and it was an other album ;). Just looked at their back catalogue; it was 'Snowfall On Judgment Day' from 2009.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-03-13, 10:00:44
Opeth with Heritage

Eventually it is beginning to sink in after a struggle for ages !

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2013-03-13, 14:12:08
NP Marillion - A-Z Live, disc 3, Under The Sun

BP Marillion - The Glow Must Go On

Playing the live discs from the weekend 2011, to maintain the vibe from last weekend in my head ;)

At the weekend 2013 Marillion played three great 2,5 hour sets in a row, with Brave on Saturday evening as the pinnacle. It's still my favourite album and I had never heard it live in its entirety, what a treat and what an impressive performance, superb!! The audience was amazing too, 32 countries partying together and making a lot of noise *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-03-13, 16:18:15
It must have been a great experience, really ! I wish I could be more receptive to Marillion's 21th century music to share such events but unfortunately ...  :P

NP Majestic - V.O.Z. Another unknow project for me so far, once again discovered through progstreaming.com and once again this is very interesting stuff to say the least.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-03-15, 18:59:22
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ The Musical
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-03-15, 23:58:27
In Crescendo.

Again, and again, and again etc etc...

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-03-16, 10:26:07
Octopus by Amplifier

wowser this is prog tastic  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-16, 11:58:45
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S. (2cd)
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-16, 13:27:29
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation

More and more impressed by this album. Can't wait to enjoy the 'Rapture' DVD *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-16, 19:55:35
This afternoon:
Sylvan - Presets
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-03-19, 09:51:47
NP Pymlico - Directions

Another progstreaming.com discovery. An instrumental album of inspiring symphonic prog. Lend a ear  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-03-19, 12:28:07
Loads of Queen - currently Football fight From Flash Gordon soundtrack
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-03-19, 13:24:24
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-03-19, 12:28:07
Loads of Queen - currently Football fight From Flash Gordon soundtrack

I have all the Queen studio albums  *horns*  except Flash Gordon. Is it worth gettin ?


JP  Humble Pie:  Smokin'

Humble indeed  :-\


NP  CM:  Nine

Together with Bupie I say that this is one of the masterpieces of rock. Whooee  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-03-19, 13:41:41
NP Marathon - The First Run

Maybe some of our Dutch Roomies know/knew them ? I read that they have disbanded but another Dutch band, ENorm is playing their songs live as a tribute these days. If I understand correctly, the ten Bros brothers were in Marathon and created ENorm afterwards, Erik ten Bos being the main songwriter of both bands. Anyway this Marathon album is great. At times, it reminds me of Saga for the (terribly dated) keyboards sound and of Rush for the vocals but it can be labelled as neo-prog without problem. Think 80s Marillion, Pallas and Pendragon. An excellent surprise  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-03-20, 15:22:00
JF Touchstone - Discordant Dreams  8)

NP Big Big Train - English Electric Part Two

Free listening on progstreaming. At the moment, you can also listen to their back catalog on progstreaming and progstreaming classic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-03-20, 16:41:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-03-19, 13:24:24
I have all the Queen studio albums  *horns*  except Flash Gordon. Is it worth gettin ?




- Nicky

Nope

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-03-20, 18:05:18
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-03-20, 16:41:10
Nope
Not even if you like Céline Dion :P


NP: Rush - Rush in Rio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-03-20, 19:11:10
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-03-20, 18:05:18
Not even if you like Céline Dion :P

That's a far sh*t, Jonesy  :o

Quote
NP: Rush - Rush in Rio

That's a close(t) one, I wanna get it  *horns*

Btw do you know why it's called a toilet ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-03-21, 11:31:16
On my bus journey home tonight i am tempted with Mabool by orphaned land

This morning the best of The Faces was playing - great rock n roll baby  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-21, 14:48:23
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2013-03-21, 11:31:16
On my bus journey home tonight i am tempted with Mabool by orphaned land

Hey, that's metal, Funky. You said you'd never touch metal again  >:(

NP  Steve Hackett:  Wild Orchids

Super album, very special and varied  *horns*

Gotta get some more Hackett albums. I have Please Don't Touch. Next will be Guitar Noir, and then I'l follow Paxi's advice and get Voyage of the Acolyte  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-03-21, 17:56:43
I can change my mind if i want ! Funkster's perogative  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-21, 18:51:55
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2013-03-21, 17:56:43
I can change my mind if i want ! Funkster's perogative  ;D

No, you can't ! You'll incur God's Wrath if you go back on such a major decision  >:(

You'r stuck with Enya the rest of your life, Funky Boy  :-[

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-23, 17:45:21
JP  Steve Hackett:  Wild Orchids  *horns*

NP  Dragonlord:  Rapture  *horns*

Wiki: Dragonlord is an American symphonic black metal band that was formed in 2001 as a side project by Eric Peterson & Steve DiGiorgio of Testament, and Steve Smyth of Nevermore. The band is a result of Eric Peterson's interest in darker music, and not being able to do that with Testament he formed Dragonlord. The band combines elements of black metal (screeching vocals, keyboards) with some thrash guitar influences. Lyrical themes vary, either about the rage of a dragon (hence the name), death, war, lost love, Satanic or otherwise anti-religious themes (common in black metal), or combinations.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlord_(band)


Guys (Teunis excepted), have you lost your interest in music ?  ???

Man, has the Room become boring  :-[

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-03-23, 19:28:03
David Bowie ~ The Next Day

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-03-23, 21:11:19
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-24, 09:58:54
NP  CM:  The Last Goodbye  (last track on Nine, on repeat)

Whew, madness  *horns* *horns* *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-03-24, 16:59:40
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-03-25, 15:58:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-24, 09:58:54
NP  CM:  The Last Goodbye  (last track on Nine, on repeat)

Whew, madness  *horns* *horns* *horns*

- Nicky
I know what you mean : this intro, pure genius  8)

NP Steven Wilson - The Raven ...

I am enjoying this one much more than expected  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-03-25, 16:54:35
Spock's Beard ~ Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2013-03-26, 03:07:06
NP: Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud/Epiclouder

Good stuff, although kind of a strange mixture of heavy and not.

Mostly playing otherwise (been in my car a lot lately):

Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.  Not bad, although not their best work IMO.  The sound on the first song is decidedly odd and not to my liking, although the second song is excellent.

Echolyn - Echolyn   Really enjoying this one.

Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted   I really want to see these guys live now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-03-26, 15:03:45
NP  Testament:  Dark Roots of Earth  *horns*

Anyone else here into Testament ?

They'r gonna be playing at Copenhell 2013, also Alice in Chains, Down, BTBAM, Sabaton, and some other excellent groups  8)

Anyone have a take on Bowie's The Next Day ? Pretty curious .....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-03-26, 16:03:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-03-26, 15:03:45
NP  Testament:  Dark Roots of Earth  *horns*

Anyone else here into Testament ?

They'r gonna be playing at Copenhell 2013, also Alice in Chains, Down, BTBAM, Sabaton, and some other excellent groups  8)

- Nicky

Seen them live twice Nick - 1987 supporting Anthrax and on their own 3 years ago

Not listened to the last one yet , as it is not Enya !! cheeky sod , but the reports are that it is decent

As to Dragonlord - i cannot listen to that satanic stuff as it goes totally against the Christian beliefs
i struggle to hold to Nick. What is your take on that ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-03-26, 16:22:53
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-03-26, 16:03:51
Seen them live twice Nick - 1987 supporting Anthrax and on their own 3 years ago

*horns*

Quote
it is not Enya !!

Hardly  ;D

Quote
the reports are that it is decent

Yeah ! Gotta give it a few more runs before I can really fathom it, but sure, great album  *horns*

Quote
As to Dragonlord - I cannot listen to that satanic stuff as it goes totally against the Christian beliefs
i struggle to hold to Nick. What is your take on that ?

Til now I havent found their lyrics that risqué, not more than Opeth's ... and what would my life be like without Opeth  :(

Quote
struggle

Yeah, lotta beautiful women on this Earth  :D


NP  Testament:  Dark Ruts  (on repeat)   ;D *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-03-26, 18:46:51
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-03-27, 15:11:55
NP Landmarq - Entertaining Angels

Moving. Clever. Beautiful. Tracy Hitchings' high pitched voice won't be everybody's cup of tea (think of a less theatrical Kate Bush) but the music is highly enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-03-28, 12:43:44
NP Steve Lukather - Transition
I am taking the train for Paris in one hour and a half to attend his concert tonight  *horns* Give the album a listen : it's still on progstreaming.com
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-03-28, 19:13:17
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-03-28, 12:43:44
NP Steve Lukather - Transition
I am taking the train for Paris in one hour and a half to attend his concert tonight  *horns*
8). Please let us know how it was, though it is quite predictable ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-03-28, 12:43:44Give the album a listen : it's still on
I prefer the real thing  :D.

np: Wolverine - Communication Lost

About time, what a *horns* album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-03-29, 21:38:07
Echo street by Amplifier

Just about my fave prog band at the moment ,plus this as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il-bJjeiOhY
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-03-29, 22:47:25
Iron Maiden ~ Life after Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-03-30, 00:20:58
Echolyn ~ s/t
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-30, 08:44:16
NP  Negura Bunget:  OM  *horns*

By no means plinky-plonky, as one would think from the title, more in the Opeth alley  ;)

Romanian metal group - Dracula metal  ;D  - from Timisoara, without comparison the most progressive city of Romania, where the revolution against Ceacescu's regime started  8)

What I only realized recently was that "om" is the Romanian word for "human", so it's a play on words  :)

Can't quite get what it's about yet, as they sing in Romanian (not a language that I master), which I think is great (crush the English imperialism in metal  :D ), but I have to get the stuff translated .....

One of my pantheon groups  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-03-30, 10:31:17
For you Nicky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPQY1M1s-RI

Interesting stuff
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-03-30, 11:02:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-30, 08:44:16
One of my pantheon groups  *horns*

It's getting crowded up there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-30, 12:50:58
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-03-30, 11:02:34
It's getting crowded up there.

Yeah, man, there's sooo much great music around these days. Don't you agree, Paxi ?

Actually, one of the reasons I have the pantheon is to tip other music lovers. Some real fine groups in there to supplement your pantheon too, Paxi, I'm sure  :)


Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2013-03-30, 10:31:17
For you Nicky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPQY1M1s-RI

Interesting stuff

Don't think it's Enya growlin there  ;D

Thanx, Funky Boy. That song's been on my classic list for a year now  *horns*

Yup, super group, Negura Bunget. An obvious choice for Opeth fans  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-03-30, 16:25:37
NP  Avenged Sevenfold:  Live in the LBC

WOW, what a concert  *horns*

Wouldnt have minded bein there. They'r on home turf, Long Beach.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKWMFtU7JjA

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:46:49
Hi all, long time no see...

Lately, as I find very little time to sit down and seriously listen to an album, I tend to have youtube running in the background, if anything. And when I do that, I like to have drum'n'bass running, especially a Schublade called "Neurofunk". To give you an idea, you may want to listen to this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHy209utr7M).

No screaming guitars for me, atm...  ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:52:46
after posting my previous post, I had to click on your A7 link, Nicky. Good stuff, will see if I cann keep up the whole hour or so :)

anyways, a video listed on the right hand side of the youtube tab caught my eye: Texas Hippie Coalition - Turn It Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szjQ0VOWl2E). Tasty video, but the lyrics are... well, limited ...  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:57:21
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:52:46
after posting my previous post, I had to click on your A7 link, Nicky. Good stuff, will see if I cann keep up the whole hour or so :)

can't. stopped after 9minutes, for bleeding ears from screaming.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-31, 09:55:40
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:57:21
can't. stopped after 9minutes, for bleeding ears from screaming.

Mrs. Cap: "Lautstärke runterdrehen ! Runter ! RUNTER, DU A*L* ! ...."  ;D


Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:46:49
Hi all, long time no see...

That's a bit'f an understatement, ainit ?  Hey, man, missin ya  :)


Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-03-30, 18:52:46
after posting my previous post, I had to click on your A7 link, Nicky.

I like that, Cap. Shows you'r prog  ;)


NP  A7: Diamonds in the Rough

When the B-sides are so powerful, you know you'r dealing with one of the absolutely greatest bands  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Marvellous crystal clear and crisp production too  8)

And these guys were only in their twenties. How can anyone have so much talent at that age  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2013-03-31, 10:21:39
What do you think of this Nicky ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6_sRDFideY
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-03-31, 10:31:20
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2013-03-31, 10:21:39
What do you think of this Nicky ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6_sRDFideY

Super !!!

I'l have to pursue them .....

Thanx, Funky  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2013-03-31, 15:48:53
Pleasure Nick

Happy Easter mate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-03-31, 21:43:56
Listening to "Tales From Topographic Oceans".
Not bad at all. Doesn't grab me like Fragile or CTTE, but that's ok.
I thought some parts (particularly a synthesiser melody from 3:33 and onward on The Revealing...) reminded me of Milliontown (by Frost*).
Of course it's the other way around, I know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-04-01, 09:21:07
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 remix (http://www.progstreamingclassic.com/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00015%20-%20IQ%20-%20Tales%20From%20The%20Lush%20Attic%202013%20remix)

On progstreamingclassic.com. Already own the original. The sound is way better, I've heard noises I didn't hear before. Still in doubt whether I will buy it or not. Frankly speaking I prefer new stuff, but IQ is one of my favourite bands. Decisions ....... . Bupie, you've got some advise for me?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-04-01, 18:11:32
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2013-03-31, 15:48:53
Pleasure Nick

Happy Easter mate

Happy Easter to you and your family too, Funky  :)

Interesting that Persefone are an Andorran group; never heard of anythin comin from there  ???

Here's one for you, one of my pantheon groups, and fabulous song - now that you seem to have outlived your Enya phase  ;D

Anthriel:  Chains of the Past   www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RcCy_92K_4

Roomies don't seem to have fastened onto this great group (Finnish btw)... but then the're so many other fine groups and albums that they'r oblivious of  :(


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-03-31, 21:43:56
Listening to "Tales From Topographic Oceans".
Not bad at all. Doesn't grab me like Fragile or CTTE, but that's ok.

Paxi, with Topographic it's particularly important that you get into the lyrics  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-04-01, 20:14:56
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:11:31
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1g62x7qybA

One for the prog metal fans amongst you
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:51:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-04-01, 18:11:32
Anthriel:  Chains of the Past   www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RcCy_92K_4
Roomies don't seem to have fastened onto this great group (Finnish btw)... but then the're so many other fine groups and albums that they'r oblivious of  :(

Listened to the whole thing. Nice musicianship. For me, the singer (Simo?) doesn't come up to the others' level, though, mostly for his distinguishable accent.
Also, although being nicely surprised from time to time by the turns in the track, I was somehow missing some energy. The whole thing feels like "played down" like so... hah, can't explain it.

Today, while filing papers (from over a year...), I listened to Arena's SDoS, but stopped after about 25mins, and decided that I really don't like the singer's voice. Yes, again. I'm a voice fetishist.

Then I put on Seventh Wonder's Great Escape, listened to the whole thing, and decided to write the singer a mail, and ask him if he could do 30% less of the album at the top of his voice, cos he actually has a really beautiful voice, but he strains the "LaBrie" thing too much, if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:55:29
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:11:31
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1g62x7qybA

One for the prog metal fans amongst you

Now, that was something really new to me, thanks for that. Also, I don't know if I would buy such an album. They do the stile merge in a really cool way, but in the end the oriental stuff wakes in me pictures of couples rolling in the sheets, and the metal thing of chopper bikes and leather jackets... can't mix these up currently :) Yes, I know, clichés... but hey.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-04-02, 08:10:57
"Andorran prog/melo-death metal band Persefone proudly announces that the band has inked a worldwide record deal with ViciSolum Productions, which will release the new upcoming album Spiritual Migration on March 29th, 2013.

Spiritual Migration is Persefone's 4th studio album and was mixed by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Pretty Maids, Mercenary, Pestilence, Destruction etc.), at Hansen Studios in Denmark, and is a portrait of all the emotions the band has gone through within the first decade of their existence. Fine-tuning has never been a better word to describe the progression of a band than in the case of Persefone.

The artwork for Spiritual Migration was made by Travis Smith (Katatonia, Avenged Sevenfold, Nevermore)."

- hasitleaked.com/2013/persefone-spiritual-migration/

Pretty good credentials  8)

A group to keep one's ear on  *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:11:31
One for the prog metal fans amongst you

Yup, I'v been listenin to Myrath lately. Cool group  8)

I like Orphaned Land more tho - pantheon with me (in megalotheos, Paxi  ;) )  *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-04-01, 20:14:56
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space

Got Cosmograf noted in my groups to check out, Teunis .....  :)


Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2013-04-01, 21:51:43
Listened to the whole thing. Nice musicianship.

Thanx for testin, Cap  :)

Quote
For me, the singer (Simo?) doesn't come up to the others' level, though, mostly for his distinguishable accent.

Simo Silvan (from the woods  ;) )

I actually find him very good - OK, not a new Russ Allen or Shadows - and tho I too am very sensitive to accents (as Roomies will know), his goes in very easily with me  8)

Quote
Also, although being nicely surprised from time to time by the turns in the track, I was somehow missing some energy. The whole thing feels like "played down" like so... hah, can't explain it.

I'm actually surprised that you say "played down", as you usually don't like very wild stuff, Cap. To me, Chains is a piece of well-composed classic metal, with some real nice melody and, as you noticed, turns  :)

Quote
Today, while filing papers (from over a year...), I listened to Arena's SDoS, but stopped after about 25mins, and decided that I really don't like the singer's voice. Yes, again. I'm a voice fetishist.

I'l admit, his singing is somewhat bland. But, as I wrote earlier, he's the messenger for Clive & Co's groundbreaking album. Get into the lyrics, Cap  ;)

Quote
Then I put on Seventh Wonder's Great Escape, listened to the whole thing, and decided to write the singer a mail, and ask him if he could do 30% less of the album at the top of his voice, cos he actually has a really beautiful voice, but he strains the "LaBrie" thing too much, if you know what I mean.

;D  How do you measure "LaBrieness", and how dya make sure he doesnt stop at 29% ?  :D

Great album. And I really go for Tommy's expressive singing - but I'm also a sucker for drama  :)

Btw, on DT's recent albums, Jamie has toned down his "LaBrie thing"  ;)


Must say, you'r pretty critical about your music, Cap  :o

Guess I'm more of a romantic there. Got my top groups (won't tell  ;) ), but I can enjoy quite a range of music - just get nauseated by the TV & radio stuff  :-\


NP  A7:  Diamonds in the Rough

Guess I'm in a bit'f an A7 mood  ;)

The Rev really was a great drummer  *horns*

Here's one of the super songs from the album, guys:

A7:  Until the End   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN9tuX1moYU

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-02, 11:33:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-04-02, 08:10:57
Great album. And I really go for Tommy's expressive singing - but I'm also a sucker for drama  :)

Btw, on DT's recent albums, Jamie has toned down his "LaBrie thing"  ;)

- Nicky

@ Peter : I fully agree (incredible ! ;D) with Nicky on both :

- LaBrie toning down on the last two DT albums, which makes them even more outstanding to my ears  *horns*
- The Great Escape being a great album.

I am beginning to know your taste so I suggest that you try Circus Maximus' Nine. I think that songs as I Am or Reach Within should please you. And sorry for forgetting your birthday  ;)

@ Teunis : go for Tales, it is a safe pick and I am enjoying it much more than The Wake so far.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-02, 19:25:34
Quote from: Nicky007
Got Cosmograf noted in my groups to check out, Teunis .....  :)
Relaxing music (maybe a bit too relaxing for you Nicky  ;)) with great guitar solos. Also the story is fascinating.
DPRP review here: http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201319.php#cosmograf (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201319.php#cosmograf)
Full album on Progstreaming (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00376%20-%20Cosmograf%20-%20The%20Man%20Left%20In%20Space)

Quote from: Bupie
@ Teunis : go for Tales, it is a safe pick and I am enjoying it much more than The Wake so far.
I know the album, only doubt whether I will buy the pimped version ;).

Disperse - Living Mirrors

Debut (Journey Through The Hidden Gardens) was great, this second album leaves me cold :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:10:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-04-02, 08:10:57
Must say, you'r pretty critical about your music, Cap  :o
Guess I'm more of a romantic there. Got my top groups (won't tell  ;) ), but I can enjoy quite a range of music - just get nauseated by the TV & radio stuff  :-\

Totally agree with you, Radio mostly even gets on my nerves.

I hope I'm not too much of a nag when commenting on what I hear ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:20:00
np: Eurythmics - 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) #07 - Doubleplusgood

If you can get a hand on this very underrated album, give it a try. Very interesting music "project". Not rock, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:28:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-04-02, 08:10:57
I'm actually surprised that you say "played down", as you usually don't like very wild stuff, Cap. To me, Chains is a piece of well-composed classic metal, with some real nice melody and, as you noticed, turns  :)

OK, probably used the wrong words here. What I wanted to say was that these guys composed a huge mountain of music here, but played it like it was all like the Netherlands, no ups, no downs, no blood, no sweat. Not as clinic as DT, but almost. I imagine someone who is really bored with spending his time in a studio or so, because the challenge is long gone and it's all routine. Maybe I'm just fantasizing things into this, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:32:14
np: Killing Joke - Night Time #03 - Love Like Blood

ah, those were the times...

g'night, fellas.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-04-03, 09:31:54
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-02, 19:25:34
Relaxing music (maybe a bit too relaxing for you Nicky  ;)) with great guitar solos. Also the story is fascinating.
DPRP review here:
(http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201319.php#cosmograf)

Thanx, Teunis, I'l go further with them - when I need some relaxing music, which happens now and then  ;)


Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:10:29
I hope I'm not too much of a nag when commenting on what I hear ;)

No, not at all, Cap, your comments make me think. And I enjoy discussing music. There's much too little of it in the Room  ;)

I hope you'l be comin by a bit more often now  :)

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:28:52
What I wanted to say was that these guys composed a huge mountain of music here, but played it like it was all like the Netherlands, no ups, no downs, no blood, no sweat.

Actually I disagree with you there. There's quite enuff exitement and expression for my taste. And I like the perfectionism and elegance that's come outta all their work  *horns*

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-02, 23:28:52
I imagine someone who is really bored with spending his time in a studio or so, because the challenge is long gone and it's all routine. Maybe I'm just fantasizing things into this, though.

In the sense that it's their debut studio album iac  ;)

Maybe you can return to them one fine day. Imo they'r one of the best melodic progmetal bands around, quite up to Circus Maximus (Norwegian), Seventh Wonder (Swedish), & Royal Hunt (Danish)  *horns*


NP  Benny Anderssons orkester:  O klang och jubeltid

Nice relaxing music, lotta melody and quirks, fine singing by Tommy Körberg and Helen Sjöholm  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-04-03, 17:12:45
Momentum by Neal Morse which i am enjoying  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-04-03, 17:52:01
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-04-03, 17:12:45
Momentum by Neal Morse which i am enjoying  :)

Man, this has become some wild goose chase, Funky: You recommend a metal soundbite, so I recommend one back, but now you'r back in Enya-mode, so I think I'v lost you and try to relax, but before I know it, you'r back metalling. You think you'r drivin me crazy ?  :o


NP  David Bowie:  The Next Day  *horns*

One of the few oldies who still is upfront  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-03, 20:21:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-04-03, 09:31:54
Thanx, Teunis, I'l go further with them - when I need some relaxing music, which happens now and then  ;)
You're welcome and good luck.

jp: The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
np: Flicker - How Much Are You Willing To Forget?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-04-03, 22:21:42
Peter Gabriel ~ In Your Eyes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-04-04, 08:22:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-04-03, 17:52:01
Man, this has become some wild goose chase, Funky: You recommend a metal soundbite, so I recommend one back, but now you'r back in Enya-mode, so I think I'v lost you and try to relax, but before I know it, you'r back metalling. You think you'r drivin me crazy ?  :o


NP  David Bowie:  The Next Day  *horns*

One of the few oldies who still is upfront  8)

- Nicky

Variety is the spice of life  ;)

Put some Faceless , Enslaved and Persefone on my MP3 player so who knows what will accompany me to and from work today ?

What is wrong with Mr Morse anyway ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-04-04, 16:26:50
Darkened room by Izz which is just downright brilliant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-04-04, 17:15:28
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2013-04-04, 16:26:50
Darkened room by Izz which is just downright brilliant
Yes, I like this one a lot too.

NP Steven Wilson - The Raven ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-04-04, 19:06:11
jp: Wolverine - Still
np: The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-04-04, 22:00:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XIXRcbHbF4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-04-05, 00:13:44
That reminds me a lot of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2ZRSZBbZw
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-04-05, 19:10:04
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ The Musical
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-06, 13:06:41
This morning:
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity

np: Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (in 5.1 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-04-07, 13:39:22
JP: Yes - "The Yes Album"

NP: Yes - "Fragile"

next: Yes - "Close To The Edge"

Yes... I know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-04-07, 16:15:09
Big Big Train - English Electric Part One
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Enochian Theory - Life ... And All It Entails

All on Progstreaming.com and worth a second listening. In fact, I'm already waiting for the Mystery album for about 3 weeks. Noticed today it's on progstreaming now. It'll make the waiting easier ;).

np: Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-04-07, 21:32:59
Beautiful Sin - [The Unexpected - #05] - The Spark Of Ignition     *horns*

Magalie Luyten and Uli Kusch... what an absolutely bad rocker. Good for lazy Sunday evenings... ;)

Heart - [These Dreams - Heart's Greatest Hits - 1997 - #03] - If Looks Could Kill
up next. classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-04-07, 21:40:08
while Heart is running, I'm digging out the other stuff from them. Theses ladies surely have fantastic voices, alone, and even more so when singing together. Totally underrated.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-04-07, 21:53:48
Heart - [Brigade - 1990 - #08] - Under The Sky

Wow. A bit cheesy, but stunning nevertheless.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-04-08, 13:49:00
Like teunis it is English eccentric part 1 and what i fine mix of gabriel , Genesis and an almost wistful folky
album it is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-04-08, 16:01:19
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-04-07, 13:39:22
Yes... I know.

8) Paxi.

Very demanding and edifying music  *horns*


Played:

Benny Anderssons orkester:  O klang och jubeltid  (O Resonance and Time to Rejoice)

Benny is one of the B's in ABBA - gotten a bit older since then  ;)

The other B, Björn Ulveus, writes most of the lyrics for the band.

Here's a nice song from the album:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj7kNuyu1qU

Isnt she sweet  :-* :-*

Her name is Helen Sjöholm.

The guy to the left of her, Tommy Körberg, is also worth keepin an ear out for  ;)

Swedish folk music when it's best  8)

I'm not gonna translate the lyrics for you guys, cuz that would divert your attention from the music  ;)


Beyond Twilight:  For the Love of Art and the Making  *horns*

BT is a Danish progmetal band led by keyboardist Finn Zierler. For the Love is their latest album, from 2006. I bought their three studio albums some years ago on the recommendation of a good friend. They didnt impress my much at the time, so they'v been lying dormant in my cd-collection ... but now I decided that I'd give'm another run, and this time I'm duly impressed  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-09, 09:53:02
Darkened room by Izz

The more i listen to this the more impressed i am

On my radar to check out soonish are -

Vulver
Fen
Whatever Nicky is recommending that day  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-09, 12:23:46
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-04-07, 16:15:09
All on Progstreaming.com and worth a second listening. In fact, I'm already waiting for the Mystery album for about 3 weeks. Noticed today it's on progstreaming now. It'll make the waiting easier ;).
I like the Mystery album but I am not overwhelmed so far. The artwork is great though. Their previous album is on progstreamingclassic but I still have to check it.

NP Marathon - The First Run

More and more impressed by this one, to the point that it has become my favorite Dutch prog album. I will check their second and last album if I have the opportunity (not easy to find) and I will check ENorm too. Are ENorm popular in Netherlands ? Are they tagged as prog or classic rock ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-04-10, 15:22:51
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-09, 09:53:02
Whatever Nicky is recommending that day  ;)

Sunshine  8)

NP  The Who:  Quadrophenia

Never listened properly to that album. So here goes .....

Thanx for remindin, Greenie  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-10, 19:35:09
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-09, 12:23:46
I like the Mystery album but I am not overwhelmed so far. The artwork is great though. Their previous album is on progstreamingclassic but I still have to check it.
Really like the album 'The World Is A Game'. The voice of Benoît David looks a lot like Jon Anderson, but fortunately the music is way better than Yes, which is making me nervous. All IMHO of course, I know some people like Yes over here ;).

Mystery - One Among The Living  (also 8))
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-04-10, 23:45:21
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-10, 19:35:09
Really like the album 'The World Is A Game'. The voice of Benoît David looks a lot like Jon Anderson...

He indeed does sound like Jon A. but overall I think that his voice is more powerful than Jon A.
Which makes him a better singer in my book.
Jon A. is mostly the reason why I don't really like the music of Yes.

np> Kingcrow ~ In Crescendo  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-04-11, 18:54:46
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-04-10, 23:45:21
He indeed does sound like Jon A. but overall I think that his voice is more powerful than Jon A.
Which makes him a better singer in my book.
Jon A. is mostly the reason why I don't really like the music of Yes.
Strange thing is that I do like his voice in the music of Jon & Vangelis. In a way his voice suits this music ::).

jp: Mystery - The World Is A Game
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-04-12, 19:58:57
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Mystery - One Among The Living

np: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 Remix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-13, 19:14:34
Clive Nolan - Achemy ~ The Musical
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-04-15, 10:11:06
NP Angra - Rebirth  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2013-04-15, 18:02:59
Steve Hackett......Genesis Revisited II

Shadow of the Hierophant

I love all of this album. Its great to hear all the different interpretations of so many brilliant songs.

next Im going to listaen to my brothers 4th album aptly named "And the S**t Just Keeps On Coming". Actually hes a very good musician and has writeen stuff in the styles of Louden Wainwright III, Marillion, some blues, country and a bit of his own prog! I cant get him into Arena though!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-04-15, 18:23:26
NP  Andersen / Laine / Readman:  III (Three)  *horns*

Andersen´s first name is André  ;)

Not as good as Royal Hunt and the albums he's released under his own name, but still the magic is unmistakeable  :)


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-13, 19:14:34
Clive Nolan - Achemy ~ The Musical

Ache my head  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-04-15, 18:59:54
Quote from: Nicky007

Ache my head  :o
Well, take some paracetamol  ;).

GPS - Window To The Soul
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-04-15, 22:14:25
german. not prog, but nice anyway.

http://youtu.be/xxH2K4oH8z0

listen till the end, that's really worth it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-16, 19:48:55
Mystery - One Among The Living
Airbag - Identity  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-04-16, 21:28:53
jp:
Neal Morse - Seeds Of Gold

I'm beginning to really love this song. I'm also trying to play the intro on the piano.
I can do most of the left hand part and most of the right hand part, but not simultaneously...
It's a really fun song to learn though.

And now I'm listening to:
Spock's beard - "The Light"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-04-16, 21:38:50
By the way, what's happened to the forum?
What's my old logo doing up there?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2013-04-17, 08:38:00
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-04-16, 21:38:50
By the way, what's happened to the forum?
What's my old logo doing up there?

I updated the software, and during the doing I went looking for a logo that I remembered we once had. That's what I found.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-04-17, 08:49:19
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-04-17, 08:38:00
I updated the software, and during the doing I went looking for a logo that I remembered we once had. That's what I found.

Ah I see. And apparently I can use the quote function again! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-04-17, 15:58:30
NP Steven Wilson - The Raven ...

@ PH Have you listened to the new SB album ? It's getting rave reviews everywhere and I put it on my must-buy list, along with Kompendium and the last Panic Room album, amongst many others. But I am running out both of listening time and money :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-17, 20:14:30
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Threshold - March Of Progress
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-04-18, 00:06:28
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-04-17, 15:58:30
@ PH Have you listened to the new SB album ?

Yup, and it's really good! I need to listen to it more to form a better opinion, but it seems to be the best post-Neal album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-04-18, 19:34:53
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-04-19, 14:57:11
np-> Marillion - [Real To Reel (Remaster)  (1984)]  #01: Assassing (7:28)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-04-19, 19:59:25
Steve Lukather - Transition
Anathema - Judgement
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-20, 09:06:41
Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-04-20, 10:12:01
NP  The Who:  Quadrophenia  (with headphones)

Super album  *horns*

I'v known for a long time that Pete makes great songs, and Roger sings fabulously, but for the first time I realise how good the guys are on their instruments. E.g. John Entwistle reminds me of Andreas Blomqvist in running all over the place (and now I understand why Glenn handpicked him for his solo album)  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-04-20, 16:27:59
Radiohead ~ OK Computer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-20, 21:44:48
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-04-21, 15:13:59
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Threshold - Wounded Land
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-04-21, 18:58:10
Star One - [Victims of the Modern Age #03] Earth That Was  *horns* so faaat
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2013-04-22, 09:06:25
Steely Dan - The Royal Scam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-04-22, 12:20:35
NP Pendragon - Out Of Order Comes Chaos

Courtesy of progstreaming classic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-23, 09:51:22
PP Dream Theater - Images & Words
NP Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-04-23, 10:45:37
Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:18:45
Marillion - Real to reel

Still love this nearly 30 years on

Partial to a bit of Momentum as well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:35:07
Hey, strange coincidence since I am listening to :

NP Marillion - Fugazi

I am the assassin ... my friend  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:58:26
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:35:07
Hey, strange coincidence since I am listening to :

NP Marillion - Fugazi

I am the assassin ... my friend  *horns*

Top top song , awful album though  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-23, 19:44:37
Believe - The Warmest Sun In Winter (just played it on progstreaming. Not impressed, have heard better music from them.)

np: Threshold - March Of Progress  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-04-24, 09:42:47
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

I've got tickets to see the man in Cambridge, England *horns* but it's not until November  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-04-24, 16:22:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-04-24, 09:42:47
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

I've got tickets to see the man in Cambridge, England *horns* but it's not until November  :(

Jealous

Deexpus - half way home. Most pleasant , not ground breaking but a decent album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-24, 19:52:17
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-04-24, 16:22:02
Deexpus - half way home. Most pleasant , not ground breaking but a decent album.
Wanted to buy this one, but ordered 'Far From Home' instead, which is a live album. It contains all the songs of this album though, like it a lot 8).

Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (The White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-04-25, 12:22:03
Marillion - Sounds that can't be made

I had given up on H era Marillion as i found Somewhere else to be awful and nothing since then had passed my ears.

Not exactly a full return to form but a decent listen at least.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-04-26, 19:37:18
Today:
Threshold - March Of Progress
DeeExpus - Far From Home
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Mystery - One Among The Living

np: Believe - Hope To See Another Day (on progstreamingclassic.com, like it more than their just released album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-04-26, 23:27:05
Änglagård ~ Viljans Ôga  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-04-27, 11:21:08
NP  Deathspell Omega:  Paracletus

Super  *horns*

I'v listened to it some ten times now, and it's still quite a mouthful  ;)

The music is severely challenging, and further, the lyrics, written in advanced English, French and Latin, call for some work on the part of the listener.

Wiki: "Paraclete (Gr. παράκλητος, Lat. paracletus) means advocate or helper. In Christianity, the term Holy Spirit most commonly refers to the paraclete."

The lyrical content is an unorthodox take on Christianity. But what ? Takes some effort to figure  ???

Gianni writes this - very fitting - about the album in his Amazon review:

"Upon completion of your first full listen of the album, don't expect to be anything other than fatigued. The mental exhaustion i speak of however is far from a bad thing, nor will it stop you from wanting to immediately give the album another spin. And then another one. And another one. No. This mental fatigue comes from the albums ability to shred all of your preconceptions of what dark music and black metal is capable of, and it's really infectious. On Paracletus, Deathspell Omega have manged to find the perfect balance between absolute twisted musical insanity and well crafted, beautifully dark melodies, which are presented through densely layered guitar work that literally leave you wondering how they came up with such genius ideas. This album is not only masterfully composed, but it's heavily progressive, and challenges some of the most atmospheric metal albums i've ever heard for the top spot."

www.amazon.com/Paracletus-Deathspell-Omega/dp/B0044RP140/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1367051227&sr=1-3&keywords=deathspell+omega

However, I don't know whether any other Roomie wants to be challenged to that degree. Surprise me guys  ;)


The Frenchies are real good at this sorta intense intellectual dark metal - they seem to have a unique position there - why ?  There're also Gojira and Hacride. DsO and Gojira are pantheon with me. Hacride I have to check out - shortly  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-27, 18:13:50
Muse - The 2nd Law
Live - Awake ~ The Best of Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-04-27, 18:21:07
JP IO Earth Live in USA
NP The Audio Guide to Hapiness Pt 2 - Jolly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-04-28, 00:51:42
Just played:

Faith no More ~ The Real Thing

I doubt that Mike Patton has any peers in the world of vocalists, since he's one of the best around.

Now playing:

Amplifier ~ Echo Street
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2013-04-28, 09:21:57
Just Thea Gilmore - Loft Music ( Tickets to see her in around 6 weeks time *horns* )
Now Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick 25th Anniversary Edition 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-04-28, 21:42:08
Muse - The Resistance
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-04-28, 22:32:58
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-04-28, 21:42:08
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

Me too
Also When Age has done its Duty - Cosmograf
Then Tick Tock and Missa Atropos - Gazpacho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-04-28, 22:34:28
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-04-07, 13:39:22
JP: Yes - "The Yes Album"

NP: Yes - "Fragile"

next: Yes - "Close To The Edge"

Yes... I know.

I am glad to see you are enjoying them  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-04-28, 22:38:46
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-04-10, 19:35:09
Really like the album 'The World Is A Game'. The voice of Benoît David looks a lot like Jon Anderson, but fortunately the music is way better than Yes, which is making me nervous. All IMHO of course, I know some people like Yes over here ;).

Mystery - One Among The Living  (also 8))
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space

::)

Do you have When Age has done it's Duty?  I prefer it to The Man Left in Space at the moment.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-04-10, 23:45:21
He indeed does sound like Jon A. but overall I think that his voice is more powerful than Jon A.
Which makes him a better singer in my book.
Jon A. is mostly the reason why I don't really like the music of Yes.


I can understand that. But Jon A's voice until recently was surprisingly powerful.

Having seen both at Yes concerts Jon's voice was better than Benoit's although he obviously had the advantage of writing the songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-04-29, 19:36:06
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2013-04-28, 22:38:46
Do you have When Age has done it's Duty?  I prefer it to The Man Left in Space at the moment.
No, but heard it a few times (also on Progstreaming probably). I remember that I also liked that one, but it's too long ago to compare them now.

Threshold - March Of Progress
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-04-29, 21:48:06
Faith no More ~ Angel Dust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-04-29, 22:47:46
NP Transatlantic - More is Never Enough.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-30, 08:56:35
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy

On progstreaming.com. Not bad at all, on the contrary I'd say. Reminds me of IQ so now and then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-30, 11:09:46
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:58:26
Top top song , awful album though  :(
I would not be so harsh since I quite like the album but I can understand your point of view ... and the one you gave about recent H's Marillion too.

JF Dream Theater - BC & SL  *horns* James toning down his voice on DT last two albums is really a great idea IMHO

NP Marathon - The First Run

The opener, Beyond The Veil, is really a killer song. You take a bit of Rush, a bit of Saga, a bit of Pallas, a bit of Marillion, you add your own touch and you get this. As a downside for the youngsters, it has a strong 80's feeling despite being released in the mid 90's.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-30, 15:53:10
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-30, 18:12:09
Apple Pie - The Gates Of Never

Second album from this Russian symphonic/prog metal band. Very enjoyable at first listen. Reviewers quote DT and SB as main influences but it reminds me of Haken too. Really worth the try anyway !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-04-30, 20:06:31
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Millenium - Ego (on Progstreaming, very enjoyable at first listening 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-04-30, 22:48:24
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-30, 18:12:09
Apple Pie - The Gates Of Never

Second album from this Russian symphonic/prog metal band. Very enjoyable at first listen. Reviewers quote DT and SB as main influences but it reminds me of Haken too. Really worth the try anyway !

I remember them. Their first album was called "Crossroad" and it reminded me a lot of Spock's Beard/Neal Morse. Time to check these guys out properly this time.

By the way, there's also another pie you need to check out: Magic Pie. They have three albums out already and the second album is absolutely fantastic (it's in my top 5 releases of 2007). Also influenced by Dream Theater and Spock's Beard. Great music!


I was listening to Yes - "90125" on YouTube and liked it very much. Very much an 80s album, but (or should I say thus?) very catchy.
Now listening to Rush - "Snakes And Arrows" (also on YouTube) and I totally forgot how great this album is!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-04-30, 23:26:52
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2013-04-23, 17:58:26
Top top song , awful album though  :(

I disagree. Heavily so :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-05-01, 11:01:44
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-04-30, 22:48:24
I remember them. Their first album was called "Crossroad" and it reminded me a lot of Spock's Beard/Neal Morse. Time to check these guys out properly this time.



Nice album, that Crossroad.
If I recall correctly it's a concept album.
Unfortunately the vocals are horrible. :(

NP> Disperse ~ Journey Through the Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-05-01, 12:25:47
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-04-30, 18:12:09
Reviewers quote DT and SB as main influences but it reminds me of Haken too. Really worth the try anyway !

Anyway  :o

Are you missing the French accordion, Bupie  ;D


NP  The Who:  Quadrophenia

The Who have this very special vibe  *horns*

The Who ?  The Who.  The Who ? The Who ! .....  :D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-05-01, 12:32:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-05-01, 12:25:47


The Who ?  The Who.  The Who ? The Who ! .....  :D

- Nicky

The What?  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-05-01, 15:47:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-05-01, 12:32:18
The What?  :o

The butt  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-05-01, 19:01:28
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
PBII - 1000 Wishes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-02, 09:56:23
Just played
Spock's Beard - "Day For Night"

Now playing
Devin Townsend - "Synchestra"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-02, 09:57:26
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-05-01, 19:01:28
PBII - 1000 Wishes

I've seen that name a lot on dutch prog websites. What's it like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-05-02, 10:53:04
Rush ~ Clockwork Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-02, 11:38:15
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-05-01, 11:01:44
Nice album, that Crossroad.
If I recall correctly it's a concept album.
Unfortunately the vocals are horrible. :(
The vocals were not a problem with me on their latest : maybe the singer has improved ?

@ Nicky : sorry, you know that my English is basic, unfortunately  :P

NP Millenium - Ego
On Teunis' advice  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-02, 14:24:34
Just played
Vangelis - "Albedo 0.39"

Now playing
Vangelis - "El Greco", the 2007 movie soundtrack, not the 1998 album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-05-02, 19:34:42
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-05-02, 09:57:26
I've seen that name a lot on dutch prog websites. What's it like?
Judge for yourself, it's on Progstreaming.com: PBII - 1000 Wishes (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00407%20-%20PBII%20-%201000Wishes) ;)
Not my cup of tea though, won't play it again ::).

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-02, 11:38:15
NP Millenium - Ego
On Teunis' advice  ;)
Good boy :D. Did you like it? Just played it again, will note it on my wishlist 8).

Also played:
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises

np: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy

Strange, liked it better at first listening ???.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-05-03, 09:38:50
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-02, 11:38:15
@ Nicky : sorry, you know that my English is basic, unfortunately  :P

Just kiddin, Bupie  :)

It was curious to see you name three of the absolutely greatest proggroups as influence, and then read: Well, listen to it anyway (the way the devil's advocate - me - read it)  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-05-03, 16:40:23
Roine Stolt - "The Flower King"

A fantastic album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-03, 19:09:37
Airbag - Identity
The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-05-03, 20:39:32
Slayer ~ Season in the Abyss

In the honour of Jeff Hanneman, who died last night due to liver failure. :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-04, 14:33:45
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-04, 19:15:02
Magenta - Seven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2013-05-05, 10:21:25
David Bowie - The Next Day (one of my birthday presents!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-05-05, 17:32:06
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-05-05, 21:25:49
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-05-05, 17:32:06
Neal Morse - Momentum

Excellent choice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-05-07, 19:37:12
jp: Mystery - The World Is A Game
np: Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-05-07, 20:38:03
Was listening to Big Big Train's "English Electric, Part One" and enjoyed it very much (again). Easily one of the best albums of 2012.
I also recently bought part two and I'm going to listen to it.... NOW!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-05-08, 10:05:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-05-07, 20:38:03
Was listening to Big Big Train's "English Electric, Part One" and enjoyed it very much (again). Easily one of the best albums of 2012.
I also recently bought part two and I'm going to listen to it.... NOW!

Two wonderful albums there, I never realised hedgerows could be so much fun! 8)

NP: Aerosmith - A Little South of Sanity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-05-08, 16:10:11
When death comes by Artillery

Bit of thrash for me as a spring clean for the ears  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-05-08, 19:47:24
The Lens - Regeneration
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-05-08, 21:59:41
Everon ~ Fantasma
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2013-05-08, 22:21:38
NP Cristina Branco - Kronos

Far outside the prog territory ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-05-09, 14:39:24
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ The Musical
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-05-09, 21:17:54
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-10, 10:34:26
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-05-10, 18:52:23
NP  Andersen / Laine / Readman: III

Andersen is André (il Maestro from Royal Hunt, who wrote all the music for III too (for) one  ;D ), Laine is Paul (from Danger Danger and Shugazer), and Readman is David (singer in Pink Cream 69).

Just realised that this album has to be heard with headphones. Lotta drive and great singing - well, not surprising, with these guys. Bjarke Hopen plays a mean lead too  *horns*

AA wanted to write some songs in a classic 3-4 minute format. So this is the result, 10 fine melodic songs, with more straightforward lyrics. But it goes without saying that this is not an ordinary classic rock album. And it's gotta be played several times before it burns thru - like all AA's stuff  8)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-10, 18:57:34
Airbag - Identity
Anathema - Weather Systems
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-05-10, 21:39:49
Vultress ~ Distance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-11, 08:42:33
Steve Lukather - Transition  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-11, 13:52:17
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Gazpacho - London (live album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-05-11, 16:44:52
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-11, 13:52:17
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue

What a coincidence! I was listening to that earlier today. I think there's no other album in my collection with so many catchy tunes one after another.

NP:
Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-05-11, 18:15:01
Slayer - Seasons in the abyss
Helloween - Keeper of the 7 keys
Onslaught - Sounds of violence

No Enya yet Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-05-11, 19:39:24
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2013-05-11, 18:15:01
No Enya yet Nicky  ;)

Whew, I'm relieved  ;D

What's this like, never heard of'm:

Quote
Onslaught - Sounds of violence

NP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-11, 20:08:53
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-05-11, 16:44:52
What a coincidence! I was listening to that earlier today. I think there's no other album in my collection with so many catchy tunes one after another.
Really great album indeed from start to finish, classic!

jp: Credo - Rhetoric
np: Collage - Moonshine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-12, 10:00:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-11, 20:08:53
Really great album indeed from start to finish, classic!

Agree  *horns*

Occasionally you get it right, Paxi  ;D

Out Of The Blue was my fave album for several months back then, replacing A New World Record  8)

Shortly after, I saw'm live in Cop. Unfortunately it was at the end of a lengthy tour, so they were rather worn and torn. Great to see the guys anyways  :)


NP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil

Redemption were one of the first groups that gripped me, some ten years ago, when rock became central to getting my life together again. So they have a special meaning to me. Still feel that excitement when I listen to'm  :-*

Here's Blink Of An Eye from Coil, guys, fabulous track:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXoKD9cAhhc

"Dedicated with great respect to Ronnie James Dio. RIP"  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-12, 13:00:43
NP  Royal Hunt:  Intervention

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzqT_FaU5Y

Any prejudices that Royal Hunt aint top-league progmetal, and that guitar leads aint upfront, are easily laid to rest with this track  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Full volume, full bass - whew man, simply bliilss .....  :) 

- of course, assuming that people actually listen to it, and more than 2 secs, which is not somethin that one can take for granted these days

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2013-05-12, 20:27:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-05-11, 19:39:24
Whew, I'm relieved  ;D

What's this like, never heard of'm:

NP  Redemption:  This Mortal Coil  *horns*

- Nicky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKMZL7okK4s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCa4NGxTIA
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-12, 20:40:19
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2013-05-12, 20:27:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKMZL7okK4s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCa4NGxTIA

Played'm, interesting, but probably not sumthin I'l go further with  8)

OK, Funky, you owe me one  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-05-12, 21:49:01
Muse - Absolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-05-13, 06:52:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-12, 20:40:19
Played'm, interesting, but probably not sumthin I'l go further with  8)

OK, Funky, you owe me one  ;)

- Nicky

Try my fave death metal band then , Immolation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuzlblOBq8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNd3lqoNp5I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KfXmkiwHDA
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-05-13, 16:40:21
On a lighter mode :

PP Toto - IV Good For You is still good for me  *horns*

JF Fish On Friday - Airborne Appealing Belgian pop-prog  8)

NP Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy Unlike you, Teunis, the second listen was better than the first : I think I will buy this one pretty soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-05-13, 16:48:30
TransAtlantic - "SMPTe"

Still pretty good on 100+ listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-05-13, 20:00:40
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-05-13, 16:40:21
NP Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy Unlike you, Teunis, the second listen was better than the first : I think I will buy this one pretty soon.
Played it more often meanwhile, indeed a very nice album!

jp: Nosound - A Sense Of Loss
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-05-13, 20:24:13
Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"

...again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-05-14, 16:56:33
Reign in blood by Slayer  *horns*

Not sure why the heavy stuff is so appealing to me at the moment ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-05-14, 18:46:59
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
np: Panic Room - Skin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-05-15, 16:16:15
Arena - "The Visitor"

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-05-15, 17:17:59
NP  Arena:  Lions Cage

One of the great classic albums  *horns*

Hey guys, am I the only one in the world who listens to this fine album ?  Are you supposed to be Arena fans  ;)

Reach out, grab it, and get it going on your cd-player. Read my take on Out Of The Wilderness (somewhere in the archives). I don't think anyone has read it properly; it's worth more than that .....  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-05-15, 19:47:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-05-15, 17:17:59
NP  Arena:  Lions Cage

One of the great classic albums  *horns*

Hey guys, am I the only one in the world who listens to this fine album ?

Absolutely not! As I said in the review topic (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1681.0): "Arena's debut album is a masterpiece. In my opinion it is one of the best Neo-Prog albums of the nineties. Better than Pendragon's "The Masquerade Overture" and Marillion's "Brave"."

Actually, I think only "The Visitor" is better. In fact, "The Visitor" and "Songs From The Lions Cage" are the best albums of the nineties in my cd collection.
I'm simply in love with Clive Nolan's synth sounds and composer skills.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-05-16, 15:56:21
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-05-15, 19:47:51
Absolutely not! As I said ...: "Arena's debut album is a masterpiece."

8) Paxi

So we're two, maybe more  ???

Clive writes some highly interesting, challenging lyrics. I think that on Lions Cage he has some real far-ranging perspectives - I'm not sure, but that's how I read'm.


NP  Hacride:  Back to Where You've Never Been

Some very interesting French dark metal. First run, pretty  8) .....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-16, 18:48:55
NP Marathon - The First Run

Did I already tell you  that I love this album ? I think so  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-16, 23:34:21
Today I played:
- Yes - "Fragile"
- Flying Colors - "Flying Colors"
- Neal Morse - "Momentum"
- Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"

Now listening to some music on YouTube: Vangelis, Mike Oldfield, etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-05-17, 16:06:44
Kreator - Enemy of God

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-05-17, 16:32:34
NP  David Bowie:  Station to Station

       Blind Faith:  I

Two great classics  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-17, 19:46:43
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-05-17, 21:53:33
Steven Wilson ~ The Raven that Refused to Sing

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-05-18, 08:46:35
NP  Alice in Chains:  Hollow

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmSeWqmlqYs

From their forthcoming album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. Super  *horns*

Gonna see'm at CopenHell too, June 14 & 15  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-18, 12:22:37
Nosound - Afterthoughts  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-05-18, 12:43:38
NP  To-Mera:  Inviting the Storm

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBawLc1X_cE

From their new album Exile (2012) - whew  *horns*

To-Mera is called Haken's heavier sister. The musicians interchange  8)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2013-05-18, 12:45:13
NP: Marillion - Marbles (with extra plays of Ocean Cloud -- Mr. Jones was correct that it would be insane to buy the version without this wonderful song.)
JP:  Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

I've been playing very little music lately, except while driving -- a hazard of doing other things on my computer that involve sound.  :P

In my car, I have 3 - 2CD albums on rotation, which I think I mentioned last time I posted:

Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.   The recording of the first song continues to bother me, but I'm getting used to most of the rest of the album.

Echolyn - Echolyn         I'm impressed with this -- a lot stronger than the stray songs I'd heard from them before.

Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted    Awesome.  I want to see these guys live badly now.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-05-18, 17:58:05
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2013-05-18, 12:45:13
Marillion - Marbles (with extra plays of Ocean Cloud -- Mr. Jones was correct that it would be insane to buy the version without this wonderful song.)

;D 8) *horns* 8) ;D

Saga - Steel Umbrellas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-18, 19:51:12
jp: Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage (indeed a *horns* album with several highlights like 'Jericho', 'Midas Vision' and last but not least 'Solomon' 8))
np: Nosound - Afterthoughts (getting better at each spin, also played the 5.1 version and even DTS 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-05-18, 23:16:53
Soul Secret ~ Closer to Daylight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-19, 11:24:01
NP  To-Mera:  Delusions

Exciting, as good as Haken, but definitely not for the faint of heart  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-05-19, 15:06:46
Arena - "Immortal?"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-19, 15:08:20
Real nice song:

Five Finger Death Punch:  Far from Home

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBMT3OMEPwk&list=RD02ptzzU7jFQwo

"I dedicate this video to the men and women who have fought and who are still fighting for our country."

"All the places I've been and things I've seen
A million stories that made up a million shattered dreams
The faces of people I'll never see again
And I can't seem to find my way home

Cause it's almost like
Your heaven's trying everything to break me down
Cause it's almost like
Your heaven's trying everything to keep me out"

The're a lotta great progmetal groups comin outta the L.A. area these days, like Avenged Sevenfold and FFDP  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-05-19, 15:36:51
Änglagård ~ Viljans Öga
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-05-19, 17:26:33
Just finished playing:
Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-05-17, 21:53:33
Steven Wilson ~ The Raven that Refused to Sing

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!  *horns*

Indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-05-19, 18:29:38
NP  Arena:  Lions Cage

Man, sounds sooo fresh, this album don't age  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-05-19, 21:37:59
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-05-20, 07:35:23
NP  Crimson Glory:  Astronomica

Florida metal at its best  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-05-20, 09:03:19
Some tracks from Anima Mundi on YouTube. A Facebook friend recommended it to me and it's definitely music that I like. It's a band from Cuba.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-05-20, 11:45:18
Firewind - [Burning Earth #01] Steal Them Blind  *horns* speedy!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-05-20, 14:04:03
Muse - Showbiz
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-05-20, 19:36:42
Nosound - A Sense Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-05-20, 23:12:50
Myrath ~ Tales of the Sands

Progressive metal from ... Tunis!!

Who would've thought of that?  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-05-20, 23:14:57
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-05-20, 23:12:50
Myrath ~ Tales of the Sands

Progressive metal from ... Tunis!!

Who would've thought of that?  ;D

Not bad either is it  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-05-21, 19:42:23
Comedy Of Errors - Disobey
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-05-22, 14:18:26
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

Pure blessing for my ears and soul 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-05-22, 19:46:18
Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-05-23, 10:44:48
Camel - A Live Record
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-05-23, 12:08:36
Blind Ego ~ Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-05-23, 19:43:17
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare And Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-23, 23:42:16
Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-05-24, 15:08:45
NP Black Lands - A New Dawn

Another progstreaming discovery and a pleasant one again  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-24, 15:36:48
jjp: Ayreon - The Human Equation
jp: Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
np: Millenium - Ego
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-24, 20:11:44
jp: Neal Morse - One
np: Blacklands - A New Dawn (Bupie made me curious, but not totally my taste ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-25, 08:56:58
Iamthemorning - ~
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-25, 13:45:05
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Genesis - Calling All Stations

np: Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-05-25, 17:39:59
Hawkwind - Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-25, 19:53:56
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-05-26, 21:18:37
Airbag - Identity
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-05-27, 13:40:12
NP  Testament:  Dark Roots of Earth

Super too (pantheon), give it a run, Jonesey  *horns*

Lookin forward to seein'm at Copenhell, together with AiC and Down - whoohoo (if one may say so from a wheelchair)  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-05-27, 17:16:06
PP Steven Wilson - The Raven ...

NP Styx and REO Speedwagon - Arch Allies : Live At Riverport

A live album from a common tour in 2000. A bit different from Mister Wilson's work  ;D but very pleasant in its own genre. I have to admit a shameless affection for Can't Fight This Feeling. I have not counted the number of listens of this song but roughly it must approach a few thousands  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-05-27, 19:53:48
The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-05-27, 22:36:21
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"

I'm beginning to 'get' it. The first song already made me hum along. Still having a bit of trouble with the rest (especially the third song).
In the last song I hear musical references to "Close To The Edge"!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-05-28, 19:37:57
Darkwater - Where Stories End
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-05-28, 21:30:54
Seventh Wonder ~ Mercy Falls

"..and lets the shadow break the unbreakable!"  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-05-29, 19:35:19
Steve Lukather - Luke
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-05-29, 22:46:40
Today I played:
Yes - "90125"
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"
Yes - "Relayer"

And now:
Storm Corrosion - "Storm Corrosion"

This is so much calmer after all of Yes' prog extravaganza.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-30, 16:12:08
PP Circus Maximus - Nine

NP Apple Pie - The Gates Of Never

Especially recommended to you, PH. Once you get past the first (good) prog metal track, you meet some fine symphonic parts very reminiscent of Neal Morse/SB.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-05-30, 16:54:38
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-05-30, 16:12:08
NP Apple Pie - The Gates Of Never

Especially recommended to you, PH. Once you get past the first (good) prog metal track, you meet some fine symphonic parts very reminiscent of Neal Morse/SB.

Yeah, I heard the first album. Need to get my ears on this one yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-05-30, 18:50:05
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-05-31, 10:45:55
NP  Arena:  The Visitor  (on repeat)

Nice to be a revisitor  ;)

Diggin deeper  8)

The Room is a bit of a kindergarten - a chaaarming kindergarten, that is - but I actually do consider it an honor to be a member of the official Arena support group - this great rockgroup  *horns*

And we all are BIG Arena-fans, aint we, guys  ;)

And Thanx, Paxi, for your Review Series: Got me more into it  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-05-31, 14:56:48
NP Avantasia - The Mystery Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-06-01, 09:28:42
NP  5FDP:  Far From Home

These guys are, yup, real good  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-06-01, 18:00:26
NP  Passenger:  All The Little Lights  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QUc8qhLKOA

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-06-01, 23:02:46
It Bites - "The Big Lad In The Windmill"
2. All In Red

8) I hope to get an opportunity to buy this old It Bites stuff. It's nowhere to be found...
This is pretty cool music. It really, well, it bites you know...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-06-01, 23:10:01
Resistor ~ Rise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-06-02, 22:38:27
Played Arena's Seventh Degree of Separation, today. :)

But I'm not playing it now. ;)

NP>

Mastodon ~ Crack the Skye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-06-02, 23:07:20
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-06-02, 22:38:27
Mastodon ~ Crack the Skye

Cool album. 8)

NP: ELO - "Out Of The Blue"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-06-02, 23:21:46
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-06-02, 23:07:20
Cool album. 8)


Indeed!
Best track is, for I'm concerned The Czar.
Massive and sludgy.  *horns*

Another cool album, and what a way to end the evening;

Radiance ~ The Burning Sun

Not for the feint of hearts. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-03, 18:05:21
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-06-01, 23:02:46
It Bites - "The Big Lad In The Windmill"
2. All In Red

8) I hope to get an opportunity to buy this old It Bites stuff. It's nowhere to be found...
This is pretty cool music. It really, well, it bites you know...

Well, too bad, I sold back my copy a few months ago  :P Didn't like at all, to be honest.

But it's still pretty easy to find on the Web at a decent price :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000024XCW/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/offer-listing/B000024XCW/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/15199142/It-Bites-Big-Lad-In-The-Windmill-CD-Album.html

PP Landmarq - Entertaining Angels  :)
NP Touchstone - Discordant Dreams  8)

Speaking of Touchstone, they are recording their new album and once again John Mitchell seems to be part of the process : https://www.facebook.com/touchstonemusicuk?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=10151450448578511&set=pb.35212943510.-2207520000.1370275411.&type=3&theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-04, 14:30:30
PP Extreme - Pornograffiti

NP Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-06-04, 16:43:00
NP  Traffic:  When the Eagle Flies  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-06-04, 21:36:42
Extreme - Extreme
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-06-05, 15:46:40
Whitesnake - Whitesnake (1987)

I didn't like it in 1987 and I have to say that I still don't ... :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-06-06, 15:49:43
38 Special - Flashback

This one I like it a lot. For once it's a best-of that deserves the appellation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-06-06, 18:39:26
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-06-05, 15:46:40
Whitesnake - Whitesnake (1987)

I didn't like it in 1987 and I have to say that I still don't ... :P

Not even Still of the Night?  :o

Wow!

Each to his own opinion of course. ;)

NP> Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-06-07, 10:37:29
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-06-06, 18:39:26
Each to his own opinion of course. ;)

What if it's a woman, Mad  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-06-07, 15:21:38
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-06-06, 18:39:26
Not even Still of the Night?  :o
Well, no, not even. The mix of AOR and hard rock/metal is most often something that I like : UFO and Toto are amongst my favorite bands, I like Def Leppard a lot, I listen rather often to REO Speedwagon, etc. So this AORish Whitesnake should fit the bill but it just doesn't move me. Go figure ...

NP Melissa Etheridge - Never Enough

The cover of this one rocks more than its music which is, let's say, gently unremarkable.

As you might have noticed, I am in the middle of a shelf clearance session. Which makes me wondering if Peter would let us open a trade/give thread where we could give a list of CD/DVD that we are ready to trade with other Roomies. So I could send some Flower Kings albums to PH and a few Celine Dion to Nicky. What do you think about that, people ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-07, 17:41:59
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-06-07, 15:21:38
As you might have noticed, I am in the middle of a shelf clearance session. Which makes me wondering if Peter would let us open a trade/give thread where we could give a list of CD/DVD that we are ready to trade with other Roomies. So I could send some Flower Kings albums to PH and a few Celine Dion to Nicky. What do you think about that, people ?

I would like that. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-07, 20:41:28
Mystery - "The World Is A Game"

Sounds really good! It seems that 2012 was probably the best year for Prog for a looooooong time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-07, 21:36:41
Opeth - "Heritage"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-06-08, 09:35:11
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-06-07, 15:21:38
a few Celine Dion to Nicky

Thank you very much but no thank you, Bupie, I think I have the one Celine Dion album that I need  :P :P :P

But ya know, once in a while .... ;)


NP  5FDP:  War is the Answer  *horns*

Not quite the same as Celine and Melissa  ;D

Man, some rhythm section  8)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-06-07, 20:41:28
It seems that 2012 was probably the best year for Prog for a looooooong time.

If you ask me, it's 2008, some real good albums there (e.g. my classic list)  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-06-08, 23:52:30
Marillion ~ Sounds that Can't be Made
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-10, 16:56:06
Circus Maximus - Isolate

Still trying to get properly into this one : so far, it is still overshadowed in my mind by its successor.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-06-10, 22:44:15
Liquid Tension Experiment ~ Live in L.A.  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUaSi0raSiY)

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-10, 16:56:06
Circus Maximus - Isolate

Still trying to get properly into this one : so far, it is still overshadowed in my mind by its successor.

I agree.
Isolate is nice but Nine is quite better.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-06-11, 10:00:16
Leprous - Restless

Whoa...!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-06-11, 14:57:33
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-06-10, 22:44:15
I agree.
Isolate is nice but Nine is quite better.  *horns*

I disagree, as I think they'r both equally super  *horns*

Isolate is harder to get into, as it's about - guess what ? - isolation, and madness and stuff  8)


NP  To-Mera:  Transcendental

Man, is this stuff hot  *horns*

Here, try the first track on the album, Traces:     www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir-YrP8Qqgc

and here's bonus, the second track, Blood:    www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU26_Z5_YLo

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
Yes - 90125

The album where I began with Yes ... and where I stopped after an unsuccessful try with one of their classic pre-Tormato albums (don't even remember which one  :P)

Since the band has been often discussed in the Room lately, it made me curious to try them again. So I began in safe territory by re-buying 90125. The album is pretty good, It Can Happen and Changes being my clear favorites. On the other side, I really have trouble with Leave It, its chorus being almost unbearable to my ears.

So the question is where do I go now ? To old glories ? To the rest of Rabin's era ? To the "whole tribe re-"Union ? To the recent outputs ?

And what if I make none of those choices and pick Drama ? That's what I am inclined to do now. Any opinion ?  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:17:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
So the question is where do I go now ?

Well, Bupie, we actually have a Yes thread ... and we actually have been discussing quite a bit there ... the idea of the Room being that we actually share info and listen to each others' links ... but I may be the only one left who has that quaint idea  ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-06-11, 17:23:25
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
Yes - 90125

The album where I began with Yes ... and where I stopped after an unsuccessful try with one of their classic pre-Tormato albums (don't even remember which one  :P)

"90125" is actually very much a one of a kind album. There's not really a Yes album you can compare to that one. I'm not saying it's their best (I think "Close To The Edge" is), but it's pretty unique and a brave album.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
Since the band has been often discussed in the Room lately, it made me curious to try them again. So I began in safe territory by re-buying 90125. The album is pretty good, It Can Happen and Changes being my clear favorites. On the other side, I really have trouble with Leave It, its chorus being almost unbearable to my ears.

I also think that It Can Happen and Changes are my favourites. But I also like Leave It. Must say that the first half of the album (side one, right?) is the better half.

You do have the 2004 remastered edition I hope? Because the a capella version of Leave It is pretty impressive.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
So the question is where do I go now ? To old glories ? To the rest of Rabin's era ? To the "whole tribe re-"Union ? To the recent outputs ?

Well, don't start with "Tales From Topographic Oceans" or "Close To The Edge". I'd say "The Yes Album" is a pretty rocking album. "Fragile" is no bad start either, I guess. A bit more progressive compared to the former, but with compacter songs than their Prog Rock masterpieces.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:09:35
And what if I make none of those choices and pick Drama ? That's what I am inclined to do now. Any opinion ?  :)

That could work. I still need to really listen to that one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-06-11, 18:19:37
I'm pretty much listening to Neal Morse nonstop at the moment.
"God Won't Give Up", a fantastic Pop/Rock/'Worship' album. I find myself listening to this album multiple times in a row each day. And I just got it last saturday.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-06-12, 10:24:09
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-06-11, 17:23:25
"90125" is actually very much a one of a kind album...

Paxi, now you are misleading. I think you should wait with Yes tips till you've been more around their catalogue.

I'm pretty well into Yes, Iggy is more.

Most Yes fans consider 90125 a rather unimportant Yes album, a bit of a sellout, but it gave good finances for further serious albums, the first being Talk (to some extent Union).

Listen to Talk, and you'll hear the difference - a BIG one ;-)


NP  To-Mera:  Transcendental

Demanding and gratifying  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-06-12, 12:23:09
Thanks to PH for his detailed answer (yes, I have the 2004 edition) and to Nicky for reminding me of the Yes thread that I had read not so long ago but did not check again before asking. I should have posted there indeed but I think that it is better to post at the wrong place than not to post at all  :) And I think that Talk and Drama will be my next purchases.

NP Pagan's Mind - God's Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2013-06-12, 12:30:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-06-11, 16:17:17
the idea of the Room being that we actually share info and listen to each others' links ... but I may be the only one left who has that quaint idea  ???

Nicky,

whenever I come to the room, I listen to whatever has been posted, if I can find it on the net. When I hear stuff that impresses me, I post, be it a good or a bad impression. I seldomly come up with new stuff because I'm not that type of guy, basically. You and the guys in here are my primary source. Leprous, f.e., was a very good hint, lately. That's exactly my sort of thing.

So let me express this here: I am very thankful for all the input, be it from you, or PH, or maddie, or Bupie. Keep it coming. I'm also pretty sure that we have a lot of "invisible" readers.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-06-12, 14:03:12
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-06-12, 12:30:57
Nicky, ...

Thanx, Cap. I've actually noticed that you do respond.

I hadn't thought of the "invisible" readers - hm .....  :)

I just feel that with the passion and expertise of the active Roomies that I know is there, we could have much more focussed and substantial discussions and exchanges than we have in actual fact. Instead, one Roomie speaks in the East, the next talks in the West, etc, and we end up with discouragingly little. That's what I mean with "kindergarten". Man, we're all adults and have responsiblities we have to live up to in family and society. Can't we also be responsible in the Room ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-06-12, 20:02:22
NP Gamma Ray - Blast From The Past

Hum, this is a highly praised best-of but it does very little for me. I guess Deenfan would have a different opinion. I liked his atypical view on Helloween's discography a lot ... though I am not too keen on Helloween either  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-06-12, 21:54:47
Guys, I try to listen to all of the songs you post here, youtube-links or not.
I don't want to be limited to just one music-type, I really digest almost all of the progressive rock sorts, either if its prog-metal, or math-metal or just the plain ol' progressive rock, but when it comes down to it, its all about time.

A day has only 24 hours, a cliché I know but it's true.
Add it with two kids, a household, a three-shifts job, other forums as well, and you end up a little short of time. Yes, I've said it before...

Discussion, I admit, was never one of my strong sides, and like I said before I try to read most of your comments and I try to keep up with some of you, but it's not that I don't care to post anything substantial at all.

NP> Astra ~ The Black Chord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-06-14, 11:45:58
SP  Copenhell, especially AiC at 21:30  *horns*

I'll let myself be surprised about the other groups .....  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-06-14, 12:42:53
Haken- Visions

giving it a try.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-06-14, 13:59:26
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2013-06-14, 12:42:53
Haken- Visions

giving it a try.

Then you should also try out their "brother in arms", To-Mera, some of the same musicians both places.

Try the two links I posted recently - real good stuff, man  *horns*

See, that's another thing, Cap: People nowadays don't wanna take guidance from the experienced. They think that they can find stuff by following their own intuition. Yes, true, but it can take an awful long time - I see a lotta (in my eyes, unnecessary) trial and error in the Room.

I'v always been a methodological guy, I go very much with the pundits, I read up and try a lotta stuff ... and in prog I think my extensive LP testifies to where that approach got me  ;)

And I haven't bought one useless cd the past five years  :)

So, that was the sermon for today. Maybe I'm just gettin old and grumpy. Leave the world to the playground of the youth.

So, off to Copenhell now ....  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-14, 14:48:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-06-14, 13:59:26
Then you should also try out their "brother in arms", To-Mera, some of the same musicians both places.

Try the two links I posted recently - real good stuff, man  *horns*

See, that's another thing, Cap: People nowadays don't wanna take guidance from the experienced. They think that they can find stuff by following their own intuition. Yes, true, but it can take an awful long time - I see a lotta (in my eyes, unnecessary) trial and error in the Room.

I'v always been a methodological guy, I go very much with the pundits, I read up and try a lotta stuff ... and in prog I think my extensive LP testifies to where that approach got me  ;)

And I haven't bought one useless cd the past five years  :)

So, that was the sermon for today. Maybe I'm just gettin old and grumpy. Leave the world to the playground of the youth.

So, off to Copenhell now ....  *horns*

- Nicky

Still, dear Nicky, I think it's a matter of taste. Like you, I haven't bought a cd I don't like in the past five years. And most of those cd's are bands that you don't like, or find boring.
It works both ways of course.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-14, 20:01:47
Today:
Muse - The Resistance
Muse - The 2nd Law
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Mystery - One Among The Living

jp: Dream Theater - Octavarium

First spin and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised by (most song of) this album  *horns* 8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-06-14, 22:21:19
Sound of Contact ~ Dimensionaut

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-15, 08:58:54
Dream Theater - Metropolis pt 2: Scenes From A Memory

.... and wide awake now ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-06-15, 11:55:02
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-06-14, 14:48:17
Still, dear Nicky, I think it's a matter of taste.

Still, Paxi, there is a difference: I make a point of listening to the links that people put up in the Room, often following up on them. I think that's part of sharing.

When I notice that nobody plays my links, it does make me wonder ....  ;)


Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-14, 20:01:47
jp: Dream Theater - Octavarium

First spin and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised by (most songs of) this album  *horns* 8) ;)

Nice opening, Teunis. DT are the flagship of progmetal  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-15, 19:44:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-06-15, 11:55:02
Nice opening, Teunis. DT are the flagship of progmetal  *horns*
Yes, read a lot of positive reviews from this album and it was the only one I knew by name from the 3 I bought.

jp: Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons (not really a wowser for my taste, weakest of the three albums IMHO)

earlier: Mystery - The World Is A Game  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-06-16, 21:17:14
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Queen - Innuendo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-06-17, 19:57:44
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-06-17, 22:54:20
Opeth - "Blackwater Park"
IQ - "The Seventh House"

Rick Altizer - "Scripture Memory: Pop Symphonies"
Catchy stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-06-18, 19:43:30
JP:
Yes - "90125"
It's so un-Yes (but still pretty good!!) and they named it a Yes album only after Jon joined the party. There's probably even more of Rabin's vocals here than Jon's. And I like the singing a lot on this one.
Makes me wonder what it would be like if Cinema continued and made another album instead of becoming Yes-West.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-06-18, 20:26:28
Steve Winwood - Steve Winwood

Saw him last night at Cambridge Corn Exchange - completely awesome.

Not typical Room material, but for anyone interested there's a setlist at http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/steve-winwood/2013/corn-exchange-cambridge-england-4bd9c3fa.html (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/steve-winwood/2013/corn-exchange-cambridge-england-4bd9c3fa.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2013-06-19, 10:22:44
Woodkid - I Love You
Great stuff. Very orchestral, easily accessable yet musically advanced in my opinion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-06-19, 12:24:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2013-06-18, 20:26:28
Saw him last night at Cambridge Corn Exchange - completely awesome.

Not typical Room material, but for anyone interested there's a setlist at http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/steve-winwood/2013/corn-exchange-cambridge-england-4bd9c3fa.html (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/steve-winwood/2013/corn-exchange-cambridge-england-4bd9c3fa.html)
"Briiing me a higheeer love". Sorry, I guess it's not the song you came for but it reminds me of holidays in Greece a few decades ago, dancing on the counter of a Ios Island's bar  8) Reminds me too of a movie with Tom Berenger and Mimi Rogers (Someone to Watch Over Me) including a scene at a party where the song is played (or another song from Back In The High Life).

PP Muse - Absolution
JF Muse - Black Holes and Revelations
NP Muse - The Resistance

Doing my homework since the Empress takes me to their concert in Paris this Friday (cool idea, isn't it ?). I think I will never be a huge fan but The Resistance is a rather impressive album. Still have to listen to The Second Law, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-06-19, 19:30:00
jp: Mystery - One Among The Living
np: Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-06-19, 21:32:08
JP:
Mike Oldfield - "Tubular Bells"

NP:
OSI - "Office Of Strategic Influence"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-06-20, 17:00:15
np-> Leprous - [Bilateral  CD1 (2011)]  #02: Forced Entry (10:21)

hmmm.... scream?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-06-20, 19:26:43
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-06-20, 17:00:15
np-> Leprous - [Bilateral  CD1 (2011)]  #02: Forced Entry (10:21)

hmmm.... scream?
Gru.., uhm I mean growl? ;D. I already heard this track on my Sunday prog radio programme and deleted the album from my wishlist ;).

jp: Threshold - March Of Progress
np: Nosound - Afterthoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-21, 19:22:40
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Toto - Falling In Between

np: Arena : Live ~ Recorded : 2011/12 tour 

Track: Solomon

Yep, I've got it. First spin and, not surprising, it's 8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-22, 09:06:21
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-22, 19:25:00
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Arena : Live ~ Recorded : 2011/12 tour
Genesis - Duke

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-06-22, 21:28:31
Threshold ~ March of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-06-23, 18:24:55
Here's a nice In Flames YouTube, Deliver Us (2011):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTiQ75HY0DA   *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-06-23, 20:29:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-06-23, 18:24:55
Here's a nice In Flames YouTube, Deliver Us (2011):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTiQ75HY0DA   *horns*

- Nicky

Hmmm, listened to that and apart from my not liking the voice too much, this sounds rather uninspired. In the beginning I thought, wow, cool riffs, heavy. But after minute 3:00 or so, it became boring. Just another pop metal "I can scream and bang the strings very pretty....bäm!" band. Sorry. Just my opinion again. I cannot scream or play guitar as well as these guys, no misunderstanding here ;)

Comparison: even Nightwish is proggier than that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-06-23, 20:58:15
Today:
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Airbag - Identity

np: Sympho Shop (weekly prog radio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-06-23, 22:52:14
I listened to a lot of midi files.
Take a look here: http://www.rppmf.com/index.htm
Lots and lots of prog. I like to send these midi's to my keyboard and play along.

JP:
"Close To The Edge"

NP:
"Tales From Topographic Oceans"

This is actually a really nice album. The first song is full of pretty themes and musical ideas. Unfortunately the good pieces are packed between a few not so good pieces.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-24, 10:19:14
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2013-06-23, 20:29:47
Comparison: even Nightwish is proggier than that.
This should provoke an answer from our special agent, specialized in the eradication of metal bands' female vocalists ;D

Nightwish - Once

The album has its up and downs but Ghost Love Score is really huge  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-06-24, 10:40:42
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2013-06-23, 20:29:47
Comparison: even Nightwish is proggier than that.

Cap  :o

That bottle of Scotch must'v been a bit too good  ;D

Nightwish are saloon metal. In Flames are cutting edge progmetal. I chose Deliver Us cuz that's their showcase song for their new album, a relatively accessible song. Seems to have been almost too accessible for you  ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-24, 10:19:14
This should provoke an answer from our special agent, specialized in the eradication of metal bands' female vocalists ;D

You're right, Bups. I hadnt even seen your comment when I fell over our dear (mean it  :) ) Captain  ;D

But comon guys, don't ya got any critical sense ? Just cuz the're a couple'o nice b**bs a-croonin ?

Bups, if you want cutting-edge female-fronted metal, then try To-Mera. That's the Real McB**bs in metal. Try the YouTube I posted under Copenhell, and then the YouTube Blood. (How much does it take guys  :P )

That'l whet your appetite and a lot more, tellya  ;)


NP  5FDP:  War is the Answer

Super album  *horns*

Very heavy, but melodic. May be somethin for several Roomies who can take a bit of growl  ;)

Jonesy, what's your take ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-06-24, 19:58:28
jp: Martin Orford - The Old Road
np: Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-06-25, 19:19:28
Neal Morse - Live Momentum  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-06-26, 12:15:28
NP  To-Mera:  Transcendental

This album has become one of my faves, play it every day  *horns*

Julie Kiss writes great lyrics. Her belcanto contrasts superbly with the heavy jazzy instrumental stuff  8)

Forget Nightwish, After Forever, The Gathering etc, this is the real deal !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-06-26, 19:24:34
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-06-27, 12:19:17
NP  TesseracT:  One

Very heavy syncopated stuff. Very demanding. I may be alone with this one  ;)

London has an extremely exciting metalscene these days: Haken, To-Mera, TesseracT, Monuments - all pantheon with me  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-06-27, 19:10:23
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-06-27, 19:57:12
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"
The Revealing Science Of God is slowly becoming a favourite Yes track.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-28, 18:25:37
JP:
Yes - "Drama"

NP:
Mastodon - "The Hunter"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-28, 18:51:47
IQ - The Seventh House
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Pendragon - Passion
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-06-28, 21:53:25
Porcupine Tree ~ Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape ~2013 remaster~
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-06-28, 23:10:06
Kingcrow ~ In Crescendo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-29, 11:43:46
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-06-29, 20:04:49
Arena - Immortal?
Lana Lane - Secrets of Astrology
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-06-29, 22:24:11
Dead End Space ~ Distortion of Senses

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-06-30, 16:21:00
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Toto - Tambu
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-06-30, 20:24:23
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-06-29, 22:24:11
Dead End Space ~ Distortion of Senses

Again.  8)

A bit proggish, a bit metallish, a bit conceptish. Quite goodish.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-06-30, 21:14:06
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-06-30, 23:11:03
Kino ~ Cutting Room Floor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-07-01, 20:17:36
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-07-02, 12:39:07
NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

The day I meet someone who is just as crazy about this album as I am, then I'll know that I have a musical brother in arms  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-07-02, 15:26:32
JF Marathon - The First Run  8)

NP Steven Wilson - The Raven ..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-02, 19:39:18
jp: The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky (25th Anniversary Edition)
np: Genesis - Genesis

track: Home By The Sea  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-07-02, 21:22:13
nice, Teunis, gotta dig those out soon, too.

Beautiful Sin - [The Unexpected - #05] - The Spark Of Ignition
*horns* Magali Luyten  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-07-02, 21:41:31
Oh, and concerning Explorers Club:

A few years back, when my best man and I had a Saturday afternoon to ourselves, we listenend to that album, cos he's a huge DT fan. I liked the musicianship, even most of the singing. Picky as I am, I stumbled over most of Sherinian's keyboarding, which is perfect in terms of playing and choice of moods, but hey, are those keyboard sounds "cheap". No comparison to Clive, f.e., or Arjen. That's the same btw. for me and Royal Hunt. I borrowed 2 CDs from a friend just to listen to them again (I did already, a few years ago). And the keyboard sounds really turned me down. Again, I would be glad to be able to play like those guys, but I may be petted by what I've been listening to, lately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-07-03, 11:58:18
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2013-07-02, 21:41:31
Oh, and concerning Explorers Club:

Cap, Sherinian plays a very minor role on Explorers Club's "Age of Impact". The main musicians on AoI are, among others: Petrucci, Sheehan, Bozzio, Trent Gardner (who wrote the lyrics and composed the basic music), Wayne Gardner (his brother), D. C. Cooper and James LaBrie.

Well, it's turned out to be a rather esoteric album. It's one of my top 5, mainly the first two tracks: Fate Speaks, and Fading Fast  *horns*

If one's a Petrucci fan - which I am bigtime - then Age of Impact is an absolute MUST. Master Petrucci conjures up some of his most sublime art on Fading Fast  8)


OK, as to Royal Hunt: Cap, you probably, like everybody else, listened to the early D.C. Cooper albums: Paradox, and Moving Target. Well, the news is (once again): They simply are not up to what RH rose up to with their following albums. If you want to experience RH at their best, then ya gotta go for Collision Course, Fear, The Mission, X, Paper Blood, and Eyewitness - six great albums !

I like DC's singing a lot ... but somehow he impairs André Andersens songwriting abilities. DC is back on RH's most recent album, Show Me How to Live, and it falls down badly after the marvellous X.

It's really sad that we have this amazing group ... and they'r sooo far under the radar. Beats me!


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-02, 19:39:18
jp: The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky (25th Anniversary Edition)

Yup, a great classic, listened masses to that one at the time  *horns*


NP  5FDP:  The Way of the Fist  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-07-03, 19:30:03
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Asia - XXX

np: Threshold - March Of Progress  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-07-04, 09:56:31
The Tea Party ~ The Interzone Mantras
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-04, 11:22:50
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-07-04, 09:56:31
The Tea Party ~ The Interzone Mantras

Yeah, I like that one a lot too, Mad, prob my fave Tea Party (iac not Sarah Palin and her gang)  *horns*

Have you heard anything by Jeff Martin since Tea Party ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-07-04, 13:52:35
NP Porcupine Tree - Stars Die - The Delerium Years

A good place to start for last century's PT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-07-04, 19:10:06
today:
Strange Hobby (Arjen Lucassen)
Not A Good Sign - Not A Good Sign (at least most of it, but it got annoying so I pressed the 'stop' button ;))

np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-07-04, 22:42:00
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-07-04, 19:10:06
Not A Good Sign - Not A Good Sign (at least most of it, but it got annoying so I pressed the 'stop' button ;))

Well, and that's not a good sign...

Wow, that's a really lame joke, but someone had to do it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-07-05, 13:12:51
PP Morcheeba - Charango
JF Morcheeba - Dive Deep
NP Morcheeba - Blood Like Limonade

As always before a gig -this time it will be on Tuesday- I am doing my homework. Big Calm and The Antidote, I don't need to revisit since I played them countless times. Who Can You Trust and Fragments Of Freedom are coming next in my CD player. Let's call it trip-hop day  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-07-05, 16:06:00
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-07-04, 22:42:00
Well, and that's not a good sign...

Wow, that's a really lame joke, but someone had to do it.
:). Indeed, there won't be a second chance ::).

np: Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-07-05, 19:05:31
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-06, 08:44:23
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-06, 09:40:03
NP  Slipknot:  All Hope is Gone  ;)

Requires some adaption  ???

... but yup: Super  *horns*

My life hasnt stopped just cuz I'v rounded the 50  :)


Here's a nice song video:  Snuff  www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEKuttVRIo

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-06, 11:20:51
NP  Kalisia:  Cybion

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0f_N6nTpmA

Surprisingly good  *horns*

French group (from Nîmes), remind me most of all of Therion, but more energetic. Some listeners say Ayreon (and in fact Arjen does some singing on Cybion), but more metal.

Very eclectic, got metal, growl, angel choirs ... and everything in-between  ;)

Definitely somethin for Roomies - if you'r willing to try out somethin new  :P 

If one is open and searching, one is led strange - and often joyous - ways: My way to Kalisia was thru To-Mera. Brett Caldas-Lima was the sound technician, producer + more on To-Mera's fabulous Transcendental, and he sure did a phenomenal job, so of course I had to check him up. Turned out that he was the mainman and singer of a group called Kalisia, which I had never heard of before. So here's another great group to listen to  8)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-06, 19:42:56
Steve Lukather - Transition
DeeExpus - Far From Home

np: Kamelot - Ghost Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-07-06, 22:12:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-04, 11:22:50
Yeah, I like that one a lot too, Mad, prob my fave Tea Party (iac not Sarah Palin and her gang)  *horns*

Have you heard anything by Jeff Martin since Tea Party ?

- Nicky

Glad you like them! :)

I was quite saddened by the fact that they quit the band.
I got acquainted with them after the release of Seven Circles and bought almost their entire catalog on a cd-fair in Utrecht (Netherlands).
Officially they reunited some while back, 2011 I think, but they are still in the 'writing-proces'.
Can't be sure, but I think I read an article a while back that said that they were making a live-dvd.

Hope to hear from them real soon. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-07, 09:49:38
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-07-06, 22:12:22
Hope to hear from them real soon. :)

Me too. Great band (pantheon)  *horns*


NP  Kalisia:  Cybion

Second run, a real grower  8)

Now I have to figure what it's about, lotta strange voices saying this and that ....  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-07-07, 21:33:51
Anathema - Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-07-08, 18:15:02
NP Dream Theater - ADTOE

Brilliant. And the new one is scheduled for late September  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-07-08, 19:07:16
Anima Mundi - The Lamplighter
Nektar - Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-07-09, 09:12:42
NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-07-09, 11:09:50
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-07-08, 18:15:02
... the new one is scheduled for late September  8)

Sounds great  *horns*

DT are still the flagship of prog  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-07-09, 09:12:42
NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace

Hey, ya know, you aint doin too bad, Bupie  8)

And how about some of your own Frenchie stuff, like Kalisia, Adagio, and Gojira - got some great groups there in Frenchieland  :)


NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

Simply gets better each time  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-09, 19:08:07
jp: Mystery - The World Is A Game
np: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-07-09, 21:05:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-07-09, 11:09:50


And how about some of your own Frenchie stuff, like Kalisia, Adagio, and Gojira - got some great groups there in Frenchieland  :)



Or Demians.

Mute. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-07-10, 09:51:35
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2013-07-09, 21:05:44
Or Demians.

Mute. ;)

Since it's you, Mad: ACK  :)

Yup, Demians are good  8)

Not quite my thingy tho  :-\


NP  Slipknot:  Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)  *horns*

Not for the faint  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-07-10, 18:51:18
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-11, 11:06:59
NP  Slipknot:  Vol 3

Now I can listen to a Slipknot album in one full run ... but I do feel pretty banged up at the end  :o

But hey, who said that life has to be boring  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-07-11, 13:17:25
About the French bands aforementioned, we have a French proverb (derived from the Bible) that says : "Nul n'est prophète en son pays". To make it short, I still have to check them all.

Another French band that I can recommend from the bits that I have heard is Spheric Universe Experience : http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2794 . Another band named Lazuli seems interesting too.

NP Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

Best-known territory. I don't get all the criticism about this one  :P The ant-based artwork is pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-11, 14:28:07
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-07-11, 13:17:25
I still have to check them all.

Sounds like a good idea, Bupie  ;)

Quote
Another French band that I can recommend from the bits that I have heard is Spheric Universe Experience

I know them, Bupie. I have their Unreal (from 2009).

I like them, but not as much as the three bands I mentioned above.

Quote
Another band named Lazuli seems interesting too.

OK, Bupie, I hadnt heard about them. Noted. Thanx  :)

Quote
I don't get all the criticism about this one

I didnt know that there was any particular criticism of SC in comparison with the other DT albums  ???

Who cares ? SC is a great album - just like all the other DT-albums, apart from their first  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-07-11, 19:02:21
jp: Mystery - One Among The Living
np: Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-07-12, 18:39:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-11, 14:28:07
I didnt know that there was any particular criticism of SC in comparison with the other DT albums  ???

Who cares ? SC is a great album - just like all the other DT-albums, apart from their first  *horns*
Agreed, Nicky  ;)

Teunis, it seems that your musical environment is full of Mystery these days  :)

NP Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

Delightful  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-07-12, 19:18:05
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-07-12, 18:39:03
Teunis, it seems that your musical environment is full of Mystery these days  :)
Mysterious as I am, yes ;).

Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-07-12, 23:41:14
Alan Parsons Project - [Tales Of Mystery And Imagination - 1976 - #01] - A Dream Within A Dream (Instrumental)

aaah, the greatness :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-07-13, 00:11:53
Alan Parsons Project - [Eye In The Sky - 1981 - #08] - Mammagamma

dammit, where was that stash again,.,.,
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-13, 12:37:49
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-07-13, 00:11:53
dammit, where was that stash again,.,.,

???

NP  Section A:  Parallel Lives  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-13, 19:00:23
Arena - Live 2011/2012 Tour
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Buggles - The Age Of Plastic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2013-07-14, 11:31:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-07-11, 13:17:25
Another band named Lazuli seems interesting too.
Heard them live a few years ago, my father loved it and bought the album. I must say I wasn't a big fan of the singer's voice, but the music was good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-07-14, 17:26:11
Neal Morse ~ Live Momentum : The Conflict
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-07-14, 21:06:48
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-16, 20:17:40
Millenium - Ego
Comedy Of Errors - Disobey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-07-18, 08:58:18
NP Native Window - Native Window

Kansas without his singer and without any trademark of the Kansas sound. Nice (but rather unimpressive) classic rock/pop instead.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-07-18, 09:49:47
Focus - Focus 3

Got this on CD yesterday and hadn't heard it since borrowing it on vinyl circa 1980.  I recently came across the exact borrowed vinyl copy at a friend's house so just had to get a copy for myself! 8)

How can you not listen to such a classic album for 33 years? :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-18, 12:27:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-07-18, 09:49:47
How can you not listen to such a classic album for 33 years? :'(

I'v been having Who's Tommy on repeat the past few days - the original one, of course. What a fabulous album  *horns*


NP  To-Mera:  Exile

Jonesey, you at least should get into this fabulous group. Take Dream Theater, give'm an ekstra dose of madness, and some Hungarian spicey muliebrity .....  8)

Haken's Richard Henshall joined the mix for Exile. His touch is very noticeable. All in all a most remarkable album  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBawLc1X_cE&list=PLcpnpPXyeEgt00jfYrHKGiJqy7EvmVmns

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-07-18, 16:00:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-18, 12:27:03
NP  To-Mera:  Exile
Jonesey, you at least should get into this fabulous group. Take Dream Theater, give'm an ekstra dose of madness, and some Hungarian spicey muliebrity .....  8)

I recently managed to get hold of Transcendental, Earthbound and Delusions for the bargain price of 2 UK pounds per CD.  The last two are signed, too 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-07-18, 18:59:06
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-07-19, 20:41:47
jp: Nosound - Afterthoughts
np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-07-19, 22:58:10
Dali's Dilemma ~ Manifesto for Futurism

Mat's working with James laBrie on a new solo album of laBrie but I think he'd better work on a new Dali's Dilemma.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-07-19, 23:48:34
Dreamscape ~ Everlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-20, 10:52:35
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-07-19, 22:58:10
Dali's Dilemma ~ Manifesto for Futurism

Matt's working with James laBrie on a new solo album of laBrie

Interesting, Mad. I'm a big fan of Dali's Dilemma (pantheon) - thanx to your tip  :)

Matt also sings on Explorers Club's Age of Impact, he's amazing on Fading Fast.

I'v been wondering a lot what happened to him all these years. Good to hear he's back in the circuit.


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-07-18, 16:00:35
I recently managed to get hold of Transcendental, Earthbound and Delusions for the bargain price of 2 UK pounds per CD.  The last two are signed, too 8)

WOW, that sure is some response  8)

Seems you like'm. Glad to share, Jonesey  :)

Looks like I found a musical brother in arms after all  ;)


Now how are you with Explorers Club ?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c04XqxTfw1A

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8pnThvoX8

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdeHmlKHddM

Got Master JP doin some magic there. + Terry Bozzio, Billy Sheehan, Matt Bradley, Steve Howe, and a bunch'o other great guys  *horns*


And did you ever catch Eumeria ?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dDga7gDcw

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWbfDtHa12U&list=PL94F87DBEAD394D59

Some great stuff there, man  *horns*


It's surprising how little progressive people are. Eumeria are one of the most exciting new groups (formed 2009), and they havent even been wikied yet  :(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-20, 13:05:03
Insane:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=30YT0cG2EkE  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-20, 18:10:03
Today:
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Muse - The 2nd Law
Gazpacho - Night

np: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-07-20, 22:44:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-07-20, 10:52:35
Interesting, Mad. I'm a big fan of Dali's Dilemma (pantheon) - thanx to your tip  :)

I'v been wondering a lot what happened to him all these years. Good to hear he's back in the circuit.


Actually, he never really left the scene. ;)

In 1999, same year as Dali's Dilemma, he was also the keyboard player of Zero Hour's debut album and the third album Metamorphosis.
Also in 1999 Matt and Mike Mangini became a member of James LaBrie's band MullMuzzler, recorded two albums under that flag, and have been working with LaBrie ever since.



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-21, 20:29:48
NP  Outworld:  Raise Hell

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB3Jcb4Fpc

Quite special  *horns*

Bobby Williamson's pre-Eumeria band  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-07-21, 21:10:07
Muse - The Resistance
Collage - Moonshine (to celebrate they're back 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-07-22, 19:20:24
jp: Arena - The Visitor
np: Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-07-22, 19:56:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-07-21, 21:10:07
Collage - Moonshine (to celebrate they're back 8))

Are they? That would be really nice! I also like Satellite by the way. Neo-Prog at its finest.

Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-07-23, 09:16:49
NP  Outworld:  I

Mindblowing, truly groundbreaking  *horns*

Here, try this one too, guys:

Outworld:  The Grey Tide  www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZF_CfP2Ug&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

Some remarkable guitarplaying by Rusty Cooley, and other coolies  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-07-23, 11:21:39
I like it! Love the gentle keyboard playing part in 3:20. Very unusual. Unfortunately the vocals put me off. There's only so much hardrock vocals I can take.
But other than that, I'm gonna check them out!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-07-23, 16:38:52
NP Proto Kaw - Before Became After

A great title when you know the story behind. Unfortunately, Proto-Kaw's music has never gripped me the way Kansas did. On the other hand, there are very few prog bands that made the same impression on me than Kansas did in the late 70's  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-23, 20:12:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2013-07-22, 19:56:03
Are they? That would be really nice! I also like Satellite by the way. Neo-Prog at its finest.
Yep, copied from their official Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/CollageProg) account:
"Collage reunion is a fact and this is official news! We have a great time doing heavy rehearsals to get ready for the tour. First gigs this year! Over 2 hours of music including songs never performed live before. We feel great playing together again! The power is back so we start working on new album soon."

And I really dig Satellite too 8).

jp: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-07-24, 20:34:52
Ghost Circus - Across The Line
Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-07-24, 20:40:00
To-Mera - Transcendental

I'll add my voice to 007's - this is an awesome band.  If you only buy one CD this year, make sure it's a To-Mera CD 8)

Can't stop playing 'em *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-07-25, 00:05:19
Sound of Contact ~ Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-25, 11:17:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-07-23, 11:21:39
I like it! Love the gentle keyboard playing part in 3:20. Very unusual. Unfortunately the vocals put me off. There's only so much hardrock vocals I can take.
But other than that, I'm gonna check them out!

Great, Paxi, this is what I call sharing  8) :)

I don't expect you to like the same stuff as I, in fact I'm very happy that you forge your own way. But listening in to each other, commenting, informing, tipping - all that's great, particularly in this very lonesome bizniz of prog  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-07-24, 20:40:00
To-Mera - Transcendental

I'll add my voice to 007's - this is an awesome band.  If you only buy one CD this year, make sure it's a To-Mera CD 8)

Can't stop playing 'em *horns*

Super Jonesey  *horns*

I had Transcendental on replay for quite a while too. Still I'd say that with Exile they raised the bar even further  8)

Now play Outworld's The Grey Tide and be just as overwhelmed  ;)


Man, sooo much super music around these days. Aint we priviliged to be tuned in, guys  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-25, 12:47:45
NP  Outworld: I

What's particularly insane is that the whole f*in album is so crazily good  *horns*

- even the Japanese bonus Polar, which is supposed to be a nipwip  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-25, 15:11:07
NP  Jeff Loomis:  Mercurial

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci1EsIhFSoM

Hot stuff, man  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-07-25, 19:37:46
jp: Anima Mundi - The Lamplighter
np: Vienna Circle - Silhouette Moon

Both on progstreaming.com. Like the music and beautiful melody lines, but not fond of the vocals, like so often with prog music :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-07-25, 21:00:27
JP:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"
A modern masterpiece. I also have "Part Two", but have only listened to it two times. "Part One" is clearly the better one. What do you think?

After that I thought I'd give Satellite's "Evening Games" a spin. The title track is a really good Neo-Prog song. Compared to that, the rest of the album is a bit of a let down, but not bad at all. Since Collage is reforming I hope Satellite will still continue to exist.

NP:
And right now I'm listening to Outworld, first track now. Thanks to Nicky. ;) It's not bad at all. Let's see where this goes!

EDIT:
Well, Outworld is indeed really nice. Thanks for pointing them out, Nicky! I love the guitar work. The singer is something to get used to... :-\ I acknowledge his abilities and skills. He's really good in what he does. But it's not what I'm looking for in a singer. In other words, I get pretty bored when listening to hardrock/metal(?) voices.
I think there was only one or two songs I did not really like or wished to end.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-07-26, 11:11:53
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-07-25, 21:00:27
NP:  And right now I'm listening to Outworld, first track now. Thanks to Nicky. ;) It's not bad at all. Let's see where this goes! ....

Hey, that's pretty good, Paxi  ;)

You made quite a jump there: Outworld's debut album is one of the most advanced, groundbreaking albums of these times !

Fortunately advanced proggies are giving it the credit - enthusiasm - it deserves.

My currently personal fave track is The Grey Tide - has everything I love about prog: pulse, melody, great singing and instrumentation, solos, intriguing lyrics  *horns*

The guitar solo is over the top - Petrucci class !

I really hope they get together again and make another album - great synergy.


Now I'd like to see the same buzz about To-Mera's Exile, another exciting, groundbreaking album (clean female singing here).

Here's the full album:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBawLc1X_cE&list=PLcpnpPXyeEgt00jfYrHKGiJqy7EvmVmns


NP  Outworld: I  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-07-26, 17:17:46
JF IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 Remix  Lush indeed  :)

NP Lee Abraham - Black & White  Apart from the excellent track The Mirror and despite the rather impressive list of guests, I am still not convinced by this one, unfortunately  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-07-26, 19:09:32
jp: Threshold - March Of Progress  (what an excellent album *horns*)
np: Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ Act I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-27, 10:49:31
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ Act II (with the mighty Damian Wilson 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-27, 11:15:35
Ayreon - Ayreonauts Only  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-07-27, 20:19:14
Nosound - Afterthoughts

np: IQ - Dark Matter

track: Harvest Of Souls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-28, 09:54:44
Outworld I

This has got to be the album of the 00's (imo of course). It brings together all the best of rock at the time and pushes it a fair bit further. And all tight and convincing, with a brilliant production. Simply amazing - overwhelming  *horns*

Each song is an adventure in its own right. Each musician goes beyond himself to contribute to this masterpiece  8)

And I'm not alone in this. Listen to what Wra1th1s says in Metal-Archives - obviously a knowledgeable reviewer:

"Call me crazy, a moron, and a poser and so on and so forth. But I sincerely believe, from the bottom of my heart, that this album is the best album ever recorded bar none! With regards to all the wonderful classics from such bands as Death, Dark Angel, Symphony X, I firmly stand by my decision. So much so that I will never give another 100 percent, ever. Really, cross my heart and all that.

To tell you the truth, I didn't have the slightest idea who any of them were until September/October 2007. I was (and still am) a big Guitar Hero maniac back then and I stumbled upon a little website called scorehero.net, a website that's not only a highscore tracker but a modding community. I discovered among countless of other artists in the custom songs section, a guitar virtuoso by the name of Rusty Cooley. Who is he? How the hell did he create such a song (War of the Angels was the title of that song, if memory serves)? A little Google search resulted in my discovery of Outworld's "War Cry" video. Needless to say, I was completely blown away. I mean my jaws literally dropped at how purely awesometastic™ that song was ... After that, I just had to get my hands on their works! I had to go all the way to America just to find a copy and that should tell you how much this album means to me, even the 99 percenters don't get THAT kind of dedication from me.

Sorry for that long-winded paragraph, but I think it is completely relevant to my review. The band is firmly set in the 'tech' metal genre, this record sounds like Godless Endeavor-era Nevermore meets the technicality of Moore-era Dream Theater meets the epicness(sic) and just plain awesometasticness™ of Symphony X. Let's break it down:

1)Kelly FUCKING Carpenter on vox: picture LaBrie in his prime, circa Awake, and then add a dash of Tim Owens. What you get my friends is a singer with high range and fucking balls! "BUUUURRNNN! BUUURRNN! BUUUUUUURRRRN!!!" that is simply the best falsetto since "STAAAAND BY FO' EXCITAAAAAAAH!" And when he's not being a castrato, he can deliver those vox with emotion! Just listen to the intro part of the title track. To this day I consider Kelly Carpenter to be God! ...

2)Rusty Cooley, my own personal Jesus! This man is an absolute God on the seven string ...

6)Finally, let's not forget the key element of any album, one that makes it or breaks it for me: THE PRODUCTION! I am hard pressed to find a flaw in the production. In one word this can only be: perfection. I am completely serious, the production of this album will leave you gob smacked. Everything is mixed at levels which is at once pleasing to the ears and suffocating ...

After carefully analyzing the six elements that make up this album, one must not forget that the songs count too. You know how we say "every song in (insert album here) is perfect!"? Well, this album takes it to the absolute limit of perfection. Every song is quite literally the best song in a good band's career ...

After a thousand and two hundred words (or thereabouts,) I only have a couple of things left unsaid: track this album down, worship this album, and thank me later! This is worth the airfare to America! 100 percent, I don't give this out EVER!" - Wra1th1s, April 29th, 2008


And EpicWinGuy, who also gives the album 100% in Metal-Archives, concludes his review with:

"Overall, it's absolutely mind boggingly brilliant. The replay value of the album is huge, there's always a new part to discover that you didn't hear in the last 20 times you tried to digest Outworld's complexity. The aggression will make you want to headbang, and the tasteful power metal or emotional side to the album can always be a refuge for your raging metal soul." - EpicWinGuy, November 17th, 2009

- www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Outworld/Outworld/108604/


And take lyrics like this:

"I believe that we are forever
Our divinity cannot be severed
Why should we belong to a world that turns to steal our souls
Only the free can ever be faithful"

Yes, rock is very much about being free  :)


And lastly, from www.kelly-sundown.com/bio.htm:

" ... Kelly's American based band Outworld (Replica Records) released it's debut album to great reviews. In a performance often described as inhuman, Kelly's voice aggressively rips and tears it's way through the churning technical guitar work of shredder Rusty Cooley, painting a bleak picture of Orwellian dystopia."


Kelly Carpenter definitely makes his mark on this album. With Rusty we could expect it, but that he also is such a great songsmith  8)

Guys, I'd like to hear what you think of Outworld I. But give it time to sink in ....  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-07-28, 17:22:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-28, 09:54:44
Guys, I'd like to hear what you think of Outworld I. But give it time to sink in ....  ;)

Well, I'm definitely going to listen to it again. I liked it. But I'm not giving it the "best album I've ever heard" label. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-28, 17:55:24
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-07-28, 17:22:56
Well, I'm definitely going to listen to it again. I liked it. But I'm not giving it the "best album I've ever heard" label. ;)

That's only cuz you always have to contradict me, Paxi  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-07-28, 21:25:03
Mystery - One Among The Living
Toto - Mindfields

np: radio programme: Prognonstop. No jawdropping material yet ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-07-29, 19:30:54
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-07-29, 23:18:33
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Sf4ryFP7w

Ginger comes up trumps again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-07-30, 10:43:43
NP Boston - Boston

I own this album for quite a long time but I never gave it a proper listen, staying focused on the -well deserved- mega-hit More Than A Feeling.

I listened to the complete album twice today (now it's the third one in a row) and, though it will never be a favorite of mine, I can understand why Boston sold 17 millions (!) copies of it. There is a too much/too American/too politically correct factor that repels me but at the same time I recognize the quality of the music and its innovative hallmark back in 1976. So I think this is a "must listen at least once in a lifetime"album. And I think I should check their second album too one day.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-07-30, 18:18:35
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-07-30, 18:37:23
The Winery Dogs ~ s/t
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-07-30, 22:02:21
Nightwish ~ Imaginaerum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-07-31, 14:30:15
PP The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits  ... which is a cool title for a rock album IMO

NP The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets

Once again, I recognize the quality of the music but it's not really my cup of tea, especially the latter  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-07-31, 15:44:19
Sound of contact - Dimesnsionaut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_Contact

not bad at all *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-07-31, 16:55:55
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-07-31, 15:44:19
Sound of contact - Dimesnsionaut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_Contact

not bad at all *horns*

It's pretty good! A lot of hype going on about this band. Obviously because someone's son is in it.
The music is nice. Some call it the best discovery of 2013 and the definitive successor of Genesis. Well, it's nice and the singer sounds a lot like his father, but wouldn't call this Genesis 2.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-07-31, 17:37:29
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-07-31, 16:55:55
It's pretty good! A lot of hype going on about this band. Obviously because someone's son is in it.
The music is nice. Some call it the best discovery of 2013 and the definitive successor of Genesis. Well, it's nice and the singer sounds a lot like his father, but wouldn't call this Genesis 2.

Agreed to some extend.
I do think that there are a few songs upon this album that could easily fit on albums like Abacab or Duke, and from where I am standing, that's not really a compliment. ;)
However I also think that this band has an own identity, they're not a copycat.
About Simon's voice, well to be honest I think he sounds more like Peter Gabriel than like his father.

But a fine album it is!

NP> Gazpacho ~ Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-07-31, 20:13:26
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Camel - Dust And Dreams

np: Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-07-31, 21:10:03
Ephrat ~ No Ones Words : The Show [10:31]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 17:53:48
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves for Life pt I : Zipporah [6:10]

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Hands down the best album from the zero's.
Yes sir!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-08-01, 18:04:50
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 17:53:48
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves for Life pt I : Zipporah [6:10]

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Hands down the best album from the zero's.
Yes sir!  *horns*

I liked the samples of that album. I guess I need to get me a copy. And I'm really into the concept and story of the (intended) trilogy.


No follow up album yet?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-08-01, 18:35:22
IQ - Subterranea  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-01, 19:26:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 17:53:48
Hands down the best album from the zero's.
Yes sir!  *horns*

Mad, you havent even heard Outworld yet  :o

How about giving'm a run ? Would be a pity for a devoted metalhead like you to miss'm, man  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB3Jcb4Fpc&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:31:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-01, 19:26:19
Mad, you havent even heard Outworld yet  :o

How about giving'm a run ? Would be a pity for a devoted metalhead like you to miss'm, man  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB3Jcb4Fpc&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

- Nicky

Listening to it now...

To be continued...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:36:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-08-01, 18:04:50
I liked the samples of that album. I guess I need to get me a copy. And I'm really into the concept and story of the (intended) trilogy.


No follow up album yet?

The second part, When The Lions Leave their Den, was about to be released in 2011.

I have no clue why it hasn't been released yet.
They left Inside Out (label) and were searching for a new label, and Yuval Kramer has released the album Rise under the name Reign of the Architect ( a ... questionable album if you ask me...) but that's about it.
The info they give on their site and FB is very scarce, sadly.

Hope to hear from them very soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:37:50
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:31:15
Listening to it now...

To be continued...

Sorry, Nick.

No match for the fine and sophisticated art of Amaseffer.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-08-02, 09:22:09
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:37:50
Sorry, Nick.

No match for the fine and sophisticated art of Amaseffer.  *horns*

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-07-28, 09:54:44
... give it time to sink in ....  ;)

This is advanced stuff, Mad. Why do you think I'v elected it "Album of the 00's" ? - aint somethin I do every day  ;)

This is an album one gotta work with  :)

Here's a good starter song:

Outworld:  City of the Dead    www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwQxvyHBzSM&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

Rusty Cooley is up there with Petrucci and Loomis  *horns*


I enjoy Amaseffer too - great band - got Slaves, and lookin forward to Lions  8)

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 21:36:14
The second part, When The Lions Leave their Den, was about to be released in 2011.

I have no clue why it hasn't been released yet.

Guess the lions didnt wanna leave their den  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-07-31, 15:44:19
Sound of contact - Dimesnsionaut

You got that spelling pretty wonky, Funky  :o

Guess I gotta note SoC on my checklist ....  8)


Outworld:  Polar

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4klxh9XspFI&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

Great track, by all means  *horns*

It's the Japanese bonus track. Very shifty, I get the feeling that they had sooo many great bits and pieces left over that they put'm together in this piece. Shows what they could do with a second album. Man, really hope so ....  ;)


Hey, Jonesey & Funky, what are you guys f*in around with ?  The party is here, man  >:(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-08-02, 11:40:38
NP  Peter Gabriel:  Passion

Great album, my fave PG album  *horns*

E.g.:  Of These, Hope   www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOTGt0amOQ

         Of These, Hope - Reprise   www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J4UHD8y6no

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-08-02, 14:36:59
NP  Meshuggah:  Koloss

Their latest studio album, from 2012.

Hm, quite special  8)

Anyone else into Meshuggah ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-08-02, 18:02:51
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-08-01, 17:53:48
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves for Life pt I : Zipporah [6:10]

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Hands down the best album from the zero's.
Yes sir!  *horns*

That is a definitive statement ! Now I guess I have to try them.

NP Kerry Livgren - Seeds Of Change

I am in a period where Kansas and satellites (Walsh and Livgren solo albums, AD ...) are at the menu. I almost bought an Explorer's Club album because of Steve Walsh's contribution but I finally gave up after reading all the poor reviews. I think Nicky wil have something to say about that  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-08-02, 18:19:31
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-08-02, 18:02:51
I think Nicky wil have something to say about that  ;D

I don't need to, we all know you'r French, Bupie  ;D

Altho I must say that the French are now upfront in metal, quite equal to Sweden and Norway  *horns*

Explorers Club's Age of Impact is one of my alltime top ten albums, Bupie ... but of course, if you'd rather listen to Boston, then there aint much I can do to help you  :D

EC made two albums, Age of Impact (1998) and Raising the Mammoth (2002). Mammoth is nothing like AoI  :-\

Steve Walsh sings and Kerry Livgren plays guitar on Mammoth.


NP  Metallica:  Master of Puppets

Altho it sounds a bit outdated today, it certainly was a revolution in them days  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-02, 19:03:44
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Millenium - Ego
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-08-02, 19:43:49
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-02, 19:03:44
Anathema - Falling Deeper

I also played that one today. I still think it's wonderful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-02, 19:51:57
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-08-02, 19:43:49
I also played that one today. I still think it's wonderful!
Indeed, only complaint is the short 38 minutes playing time ;).

Looking forward to the new DVD: http://www.kscopemusic.com/anathema/ (http://www.kscopemusic.com/anathema/)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-03, 19:25:30
Today:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Pendragon - Believe

jp: Nosound - A Sense Of Loss
np: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2013-08-04, 12:50:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-08-02, 18:19:31
but of course, if you'd rather listen to Boston, then there aint much I can do to help you  :D

The return of Wicky Nicky  ;D

JF Anathema - Judgment

Sorry but I am still not overwhelmed, this is just a pleasant listen but nothing too special for me. A bit like Muse, it suffers from the "have it heard billion times before" syndrom.

NP Pink Floyd - Ummagumma

Playing the live CD right now and I am afraid that I have been too perverted by Boston or Toto to enjoy this psychedelic experiment  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 17:26:13
Yes - "Going For The One"
1. Going For The One

Jon sounds like he's in his teens or something, though in reality he's 32 years old here. It never really occurred to me what a fine voice he has. It really shows on this album. Nicky is right, this song is really catchy. It's funny that it starts with some kind of a surf guitar intro. Makes me feel as if I'm on a sunny holiday with a beach, palm trees and a drink.

The rest of the album yet needs to sink in, but it's certainly part of the classic Yes era. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 19:17:17
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"

Just finished this album. A really nice album. The Revealing Science Of God is clearly the best track, and The Ancient is really difficult to get into. But the rest is pretty good. This album is a modest masterpiece (yet still a bit pretentious), but not the best of Yes. Still think that's "Close To The Edge", followed by "Fragile".

Honestly I can't imagine a life without Yes now. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 20:18:32
Transatlantic - "The Whirlwind"

8)


Can't wait for the new album!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-04, 21:31:35
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2013-08-04, 12:50:40
The return of Wicky Nicky  ;D

It's just that I don't wanna waste my time with lesser music, when there's sooo much great music around, Bups  :)

Once you get your French a** around to listening to Outworld, ya'l know what I mean  ;)

Quote
NP Pink Floyd - Ummagumma

Playing the live CD right now and I am afraid that I have been too perverted by Boston or Toto to enjoy this psychedelic experiment  :P

You'r right about "psychedelic experiment", Bupie. Ummagumma sounds very outdated today. It's really only of interest to Floyd fans  :-\

Already the following album, Atom Heart Mother, has a lot more to offer musically  ;)

Of course, all the albums after that are pure pleasure  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 17:26:13
Yes - "Going For The One"
1. Going For The One

Jon sounds like he's in his teens or something, though in reality he's 32 years old here. It never really occurred to me what a fine voice he has. It really shows on this album. Nicky is right, this song is really catchy. It's funny that it starts with some kind of a surf guitar intro. Makes me feel as if I'm on a sunny holiday with a beach, palm trees and a drink.

The rest of the album yet needs to sink in, but it's certainly part of the classic Yes era. Good stuff.

Paxi, I left your entire text in the quote cuz I liked so much what you wrote  8)

When I heard the song "Going for the One" the first time, I thought: Amazing, unbelievable  *horns*

This album is also one of the top ten in my life. If I hadn't encountered it, I wouldn't have half the enthusiasm that I have for Yes since  ;)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 19:17:17
Still think that's "Close To The Edge", followed by "Fragile".

Honestly I can't imagine a life without Yes now. *horns*

Great, Paxi, but wait with your judgement till you'v got a bit more around in Yesworld: Musically they raised the bar with Going, much tighter, focused, and melodic. They basically kept that high standard since  *horns*

OK, with 90125, they were languishing, tired of not breaking thru properly. 90125 was definitely a breakthru popularly, but a sellout musically. Big Generator was "OK, let's leave it to Trevor", and a quite OK album  :-\

But with Talk, Trevor had obviously gone for a super album, and that's what they made  *horns*

Since then, they'v stayed there  8)


NP  Dire Straits:  On Every Street

Nice album, but nothing like their first album. That one was a revolution  *horns*

I'm in Stockholm, with the family  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-04, 22:19:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-04, 21:31:35
Paxi, I left your entire text in the quote cuz I liked so much what you wrote  8)

When I heard the song "Going for the One" the first time, I thought: Amazing, unbelievable  *horns*

This album is also one of the top ten in my life. If I hadn't encountered it, I wouldn't have half the enthusiasm that I have for Yes since  ;)

Up until now, I've never encountered a Yes album I don't like. 8) So I'm ready to try stuff like "Yes", "Time And A Word" and "Tormato". You'll hear from me!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-04, 21:31:35
I'm in Stockholm, with the family  ;)

Nice. Have a great time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-05, 18:53:23
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-08-05, 21:53:25
This is what I played today:
Yes - "Close To The Edge"
Yes - "Going For The One"
Vangelis - "Oceanic"
Neal Morse - "God Won't Give Up"
Yes - "90125"

And now I'm listening to:
Spock's Beard - "Spock's Beard"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-08-06, 09:56:36
NP The Outlaws - Bring It Back Alive

Southern sky, threesome guitars, green grass and high tides. Lesser music ?   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-08-06, 11:44:13
Jean Michel Jarre - "Equinoxe"

Hidria Spacefolk - "Symetria"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-08-06, 18:28:25
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-08-06, 09:56:36
NP The Outlaws - Bring It Back Alive

Southern sky, threesome guitars, green grass and high tides. Lesser music ?   :D

I hope you don't misunderstand me, Bupie: I'm by no means saying that you listen to lesser music. You listen to a lotta great music: Dream Theater, Seventh Wonder, Arena, and more.

Then you got some groups that I don't listen much to, like Toto and IQ.

I was making a general statement: I have some 200 pantheon groups now, and I simply prefer to listen to them. Now and then I'l go off and test some other group, particularly if it's been recommended to me by somebody who knows my taste, or even if someone just asked me to listen to it.

So that's it, quite straightforward, I think  :)


NP  Outlaws on YouTube

Quite  8) as far as southern rock goes.

I was listening to Outworld - don't get much time for my music these days - and I thought that Outlaws sounds quite similar to Outworld, so ....  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-08-06, 18:42:20
David Bowie ~ The Next Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-06, 19:52:58
Höstsonaten - The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner ~ Chapter One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-08-06, 19:57:42
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-06, 19:52:58
Höstsonaten - The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner ~ Chapter One

How's that one?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-06, 20:29:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-08-06, 19:57:42
How's that one?
Frankly speaking it was my first introduction to this band, played it on Progstreaming classic (http://www.progstreamingclassic.com/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00032%20-%20Hostsonaten%20Alive%20in%20Theatre%20-%20The%20Rime%20Of%20The%20Ancient%20Mariner%20Chapter%20One). It's Italian prog and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-07, 11:22:05
NP  Outworld I  (on repeat)

Everything else sounds "lesser" these days  ;)

Have to go thru this process ... before I can listen to anything else ....

But I definitely am enjoying it - massively  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-08-07, 16:29:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-08-06, 18:28:25
I hope you don't misunderstand me, Bupie: I'm by no means saying that you listen to lesser music.
No problem Nicky. Anyway, you would be entitled to think/say that I listen to lesser music. We are free to express opinions here, it's quite the purpose.

But I would be free to disagree too  :)  And to be honest, not being a musician myself nor having definite opinions on many subjects (music included), I would be embarrassed  to define "lesser music". As far as I am concerned, I know four types of music : the music that I love, the music that I like, the music that I don't like and the music that I can't stand. When other people massively hate or despise the music that I put in my first type (e.g. IQ AYSC or Toto IV, to quote the two bands that you mentioned), it makes me perplexed and even sad or angry sometimes but it doesn't prevent me for go on enjoying the music. And whatever the song or album, I know that even in a tiny minority I am not alone  :)

I suggest that you read this Martin Orford's interview that sums up pretty well what I think : http://www.progressor.net/interview/martin_orford.html

Unfortunately, I lost the link to another interview where he told that music is aimed to entertain people and that many prog bands should keep that in mind. He told it with better words but I fully agree.

NP Starship - Love Among The Cannibals

That's pure pop/AOR of the most commercial vein. This band, one of the numerous avatars of Jefferson Airplane, is often mocked to have sold out and gone as far and low as possible from the initial project. But this album is a lot of fun to my ears, it entertains me (Wild Again, in particular, is a great AOR classic) when most Jefferson Airplane's stuff bores me to death. So, where is the truth ? And is there one ?  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-08-07, 19:37:07
NP King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

Not easy to digest at first listen  :P To be continued.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-08-07, 19:55:33
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-08-07, 16:29:58
(e.g. IQ AYSC or Toto IV, to quote the two bands that you mentioned)
Both 8) albums Bupie :).

Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

The latter one for the third day in a row. Going to buy that one, I'm impressed. Bupie, it's on Progstreaming. I bet you'll like it. Especially track 7, keyboard parts at the end of the song .... IQ'ish; goosebumps! 8). Review on DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201334.php#daysbetweenstations).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-08-07, 20:46:15
Haken ~ Visions : Deathless [8:04]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-08-08, 11:04:04
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-08-07, 19:55:33
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

The latter one for the third day in a row. Going to buy that one, I'm impressed. Bupie, it's on Progstreaming. I bet you'll like it. Especially track 7, keyboard parts at the end of the song .... IQ'ish; goosebumps! 8). Review on DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201334.php#daysbetweenstations).
Thanks for the advice, I will check it today  :)

JF Steely Dan - Gaucho
NP Michael Schenker Group - Michael Schenker Group

Both albums that I don't particularly enjoy as a whole, but they have their moments ... in quite different genres !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 11:06:45
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-08-07, 16:29:58
No problem Nicky.

:) Bupie

Quote
We are free to express opinions here, it's quite the purpose.

Yes, but in a respectful way. It would be disrespectful and reflect badly back on me if I made a general statement like that you listen to lesser music.

And it would be untrue. As you say, everybody is entitled to their own taste and opinions. And active Roomies have clearly been around  8)

Quote
I know four types of music : the music that I love, the music that I like, the music that I don't like, and the music that I can't stand.

Same here. Music I can't stand is fabricated music, i.e. music that just should fill out silence in some way, and manipulative music, music that should make us buy more needless shit.

Music I don't like is music somebody else likes, so I should mention it respectfully.

I like Toto and IQ, Bupie, but they'r not in my prog pantheon.

My pantheon is obviously the music I love.

By now, I don't really care what people think about "my music" - unless they have given some of it a proper listen, meaning that they'v spent more than a few minutes on it.

Of course, it's great to share, like we do in the Room  8)

Quote
[Martin Orford] said that music is aimed to entertain people and that many prog bands should keep that in mind. He told it with better words but I fully agree.

That's maybe where I differ from most others: I like to be challenged thoroughly by music and have to work with it in order to be on par.


NP  You know  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:05:59
Amon Amarth - deceiver of the gods

Very metal indeed  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:11:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 11:06:45
That's maybe where I differ from most others: I like to be challenged thoroughly by music and have to work with it in order to be on par.
Yes, I know, you told it many times and I can understand this.

NP Iron Maiden - Brave New World

It starts rather well, the production is crystal clear (thanks to Kevin Shirley, you know, the guy that produced DT's FII, amongst many, many other albums)  but it's long, so long and so unchallenging. Cut off some meat, don't repeat the choruses over and over, throw in a few less generic soli and you could get a good album. As it is, it is just ... tiring  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:46:20
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:11:47
it's long, so long and so unchallenging. Cut off some meat, don't repeat the choruses over and over, throw in a few less generic soli and you could get a good album. As it is, it is just ... tiring  :P

You guys are constantly complaining about Maiden. Tell ya what: Take Priest's Nostradamus, Jugulator, Demolition, Angel of Retribution, or one of their live albums from the 90's and 00's (even heavier). There you have the real McBritishmetal. Maiden are just a mediocre Priest clone (and therefore more accessible to the general public).

See, Bupie, that's a prime example of: Why should one listen to lesser music when there's sooo much great music around.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 20:00:10
Epysode:  Obsessions

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3INsDZbs-Z0

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHGmmUDoPlM

A "Supernatural Thriller Metal Concept" by Belgian Samuel Arkan, recorded in 2011, with Kelly Carpenter (that's how I got here) and Lilo Hegt (Marshie) on vocals, Kristoffer Gildenlöw on bass, Christophe Godin (Frenchie) on lead, and several other excellent musicians.

Like Ayreon, but heavier.

Super  *horns*

Anyone else into this album ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-08-09, 11:37:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:46:20
You guys are constantly complaining about Maiden. Tell ya what: Take Priest's Nostradamus, Jugulator, Demolition, Angel of Retribution, or one of their live albums from the 90's and 00's (even heavier). There you have the real McBritishmetal. Maiden are just a mediocre Priest clone (and therefore more accessible to the general public).
I tried Nostradamus many times. It's now on my "for sale" list and I can't find a buyer  :P Sorry.

NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace

I really liked Beyond Daylight, subtile an melodic. After many listens, I don't find the same qualities here, save a couple of songs (and especially Into The Sun). I would compare it to Threshold : a wall of sound, crushing guitars, a rather linear mood all the way through. When the melodies are there, it works and can be brilliant, when they are not, it can become very tiresome ... which is the case here for me, unfortunately. A major difference with Threshold, though, is Andy Kuntz's voice. When he sings in a moderate range, I appreciate it,  when he raises his voice, I am in trouble. Not recommended to people who can't stand Labrie's voice on early DT albums.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-09, 13:41:30
jp: Fischer Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
np: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-08-09, 17:28:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-08, 14:46:20
You guys are constantly complaining about Maiden. Tell ya what: Take Priest's Nostradamus, Jugulator, Demolition, Angel of Retribution, or one of their live albums from the 90's and 00's (even heavier). There you have the real McBritishmetal. Maiden are just a mediocre Priest clone (and therefore more accessible to the general public).


I still don't get why you are bashing on IM.
Both bands are heavy metal bands, and although Priest began their career way before Maiden and the fact that they belong in the same category, they have nothing in common, so the statement that Maiden is a Priest-clone is gibberish, for as I'm concerned.

Lyric wise, the bands travel a different road, maybe with the exception of Nostradamus, music wise they are very different as well.
Both bands earned their credits in music, both of them are top of their class, but you really can't compare the two, with the exception that they play heavy metal.

Robbie Williams and Michael Jackson play pop, but the difference is like day and night.  :o

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-08-09, 17:29:22
Oh and eh...

NP> Shadow Gallery ~ Carved in Stone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-09, 19:27:49
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-08-09, 22:13:35
Echolyn ~ s/t

The first track Island is definitely the best song I've heard last year. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-10, 11:27:37
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-08-09, 17:28:54
I still don't get why you are bashing on IM.

It seems that only Jonesey and I know how prog Priest are.

They took off from Zep, and for many years, before the Bay Area Scene became strong, Priest were the flagship of metal.

Then in 1990, they again took the lead, creating Painkiller, a groundbreaking album.

Jugulator, Demolition, and Nostradamus are all groundbreaking too, Angel of Retribution a bit more of a return to earlier forms.

What's most prog about Maiden is their mythology. Musically they'r hardly prog.


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-08-09, 11:37:51
I tried Nostradamus many times. It's now on my "for sale" list and I can't find a buyer  :P Sorry.

I'm surprised, Bupie, as we share DT, SW, CM, VP and a lot more  ???

The lyrics are a major part of Nostra for me, but I also find the music great  :)

And anything Glenn Tipton puts his hands on is pantheon to me  ;)

Quote
NP Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace

VP are pantheon with me, mainly cuz of Christ 0  *horns*

I don't know their other albums well enuff to characterise them .....  ;)

I'm quite stoked on their forthcoming "Chronicles of the Immortals - Netherworld" - wonder what they get outta that topic  8)


NP  Outworld I

Probably the furthest that progmetal has ever been taken (so far)  *horns*

Simply incredible !!!

I'm wondering why you guys are wavering  ???

What's happened to the b**s in the Room  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2013-08-10, 15:06:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-10, 11:27:37
What's happened to the b**s in the Room  ;D
I guess I am getting too old to still have the use of mine ...

Speaking of which :
PP King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska
JF Evergrey - In Search Of Thruth

As shown by rather weird recent playlists, these days I am revisiting albums that are taking dust on my shelves for years, in order to see if they are worth keeping (worth for me, it's not an universal judgment  :)). Because the Empress asks for clearance. It leads to a few good surprises and to many abandons. After half a dozen complete listens, the two aformentioned won't make the cut. So I am getting rid of (or at least will try to) my last Evergrey album and my only King's X's.

NP Blue Öyster Cult - Agents Of Fortune

Now it's time to test my BÖC collection, apart from Fire Of Unknown Origin that I love and I am pretty sure to keep until my last breath.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-10, 15:31:01
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2013-08-10, 15:06:26
I guess I am getting too old to still have the use of mine ...

You know, Bupie, that's what's good about prog: You don't have to actually physically use'm - neither lose'm  ;D

Quote
PP King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

Never really understood the deal with them. Seems a bit like with AC/DC: More of a mood than a progression  :-\

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-10, 19:21:53
Today:
Airbag - Identity
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Toto - Fahrenheit

np: Days Between Stations - In Extremis  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-11, 11:41:43
NP  Lordi:  Hard Rock Halleluja  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAh9NRGNhUU

Actually surprising that they won, considering the audience  ???

Could indicate that people are yearning for more than syrup and show  :)


This one reveals quite some talent, and more - whew, badass  ;)

Lordi: The Riff    www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFwbrHAyuaw

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-11, 15:12:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-10, 11:27:37
It seems that only Jonesey and I know how prog Priest are.

That's an opinion.
Which I don't share, but each to his own opinion is my credo. ;)
Though Maiden have some prog influences from time to time, they're still a heavy metal band, the same goes for Priest.

QuoteThey took off from Zep, and for many years, before the Bay Area Scene became strong, Priest were the flagship of metal.

True!
Very true.
Albums like Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin after Sin, Stained Glass and Brittish Steel are the pinnacle of metal if you ask me.
I don't, however, get the link with Zep.
To me they are two very different kind of bands...
Maybe you could explain that to me. ;)

QuoteThen in 1990, they again took the lead, creating Painkiller, a groundbreaking album.

And before Painkiller, indeed a very fine album, the first album with Scot Travis holding the sticks, was Ram it Down.
Some mediocre tracks on that one, but overall a good album!

QuoteJugulator, Demolition, and Nostradamus are all groundbreaking too, Angel of Retribution a bit more of a return to earlier forms.

And there they lost me...
After Painkiller, and the leaving of Rob, the band lost its touch but that could easily be my mistake as well, since my music taste began to change in the early nineties.

QuoteWhat's most prog about Maiden is their mythology. Musically they'r hardly prog.

... true, to some extend.
What makes them stunning, besides their class albums (not all of them, I admit!!) are the shows and the setup of the stages.
If you cut that part away then the majority of the metal fans would probably define them as 'plain heavy metal' but they build their legacy way before they began upsizing their stage setups, though a lesser version of Eddy was always a part of their show. It became their trademark, like leather and bikes were the trademarks of Priest.
Their fame began with Killers and The Number of the Beast and from there on the band grew bigger and bigger with each album.

And beside that they do have some proggish influences in their music.
They always have since Steve Harris is a big fan of acts like Jethro Tull.
Especially on their last few albums you can hear lots of proggish things on the album but as I said before...

They are still a heavy metal band.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-11, 15:13:01
Anathema ~ Weather Systems
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-11, 15:16:08
Flying Colors - "Flying Colors"

Rick Altizer - "Scripture Memory: Pop Symphonies"

Both albums really good. Both in their own way and totally not comparable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-11, 15:47:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-11, 15:12:40
Albums like Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin after Sin, Stained Glass and Brittish Steel are the pinnacle of metal if you ask me.

OK, Mad, I can see that you'v listened a lot more to Priest than I thought  8)

Quote
I don't, however, get the link with Zep. Maybe you could explain that to me.

I think that songs like Whole Lotta Love and Living Loving Maid have a lot of what would become the classic Priest sound:

Whole Lotta Love    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TM2QxqnJLQ

Living Loving Maid   www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKI1k7LSAIE

Quote
but that could easily be my mistake as well, since my music taste began to change in the early nineties.

I would think that for a proggie today, Nostra, Jugulator, Demolition, and Angel of Retribution are far more interesting than the earlier Priest albums  ;)

Quote
What makes them [Maiden, nb] stunning, besides their class albums (not all of them, I admit!!) are the shows and the setup of the stages.

I can follow that, Mad  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-08-11, 20:29:48
NP  A wonderful recording of Dream Theater playing their Another Day

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYtiDCXLAcQ

They seem so young and fresh  *horns*

Man, lotta rain's fallen since then ... but they'r just as great today  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-08-11, 21:26:10
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-12, 19:19:03
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: And The Druids Turn To Stone  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-08-12, 20:52:29
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-12, 19:19:03
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

Track: And The Druids Turn To Stone  8)

A beautiful track!

Today I played:
Frost* - "Milliontown"

and

It Bites - "Once Around The World"


Perhaps I have asked this before, but is there anyone else who thinks this is a wonderful album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-14, 13:24:17
NP  Alter Bridge:  Blackbird  8)

Back to my program  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-14, 16:29:58
JP  Meshuggah:  Koloss

Quite a challenge !

As they'r the talk of metaltown .....  ;)


NP  Martin Orford  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxSIiqZSh3o&list=PLwaMbtJgPWSOG_-MObjTQH8hP-vAQTzv8

Hm, really very nice ...  8)

I could quite well end up buying The Old Road. 

Ray of Hope made it to my Classic list  *horns*

Thanx, Bupie  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-08-14, 18:50:11
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-08-14, 22:43:12
Now listening to:
Big Big Train - "The Underfall Yard"

Man, this is brilliant!

When I think of the best 2009 albums, I think of Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree and Transatlantic.
But I think "The Underfall Yard" really belongs there, perhaps even on number 1.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-08-15, 18:50:10
Muse - The Resistance
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-16, 18:58:23
Fischer Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
Anathema - Weather Systems
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-17, 13:14:16
The Eagles - The Very Best Of The Eagles
Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-17, 19:50:25
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-08-18, 21:14:58
Threshold - March Of Progress (what an excellent album 8) *horns*)
IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-08-19, 08:56:21
Thank you Teunis, for keeping the forum alive! ;D

I'm joining you now.
Yesterday I played a lot of Opeth (selections from all my albums) and all my Big Big Train albums (four).
I came to the conclusion that Opeth's acoustic guitars are the best I've heard in Prog Rock.
I also came to the conclusion that Big Big Train is (to put it in Nicky's words) a pantheon band for me. I'm hesitating to buy more of their (older) albums, because it simply can't be as good! And they won't have Nick D'Virgilio on drums and David Longdon (!) on vocals, flutes and everything else!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-19, 19:21:18
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2013-08-19, 08:56:21
Thank you Teunis, for keeping the forum alive! ;D
At last, a sign of life ::) ;).

Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-08-20, 11:35:21
Now playing:
Dream Theater - "Images And Words"
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-08-20, 11:45:33
Good choice PH

Forbidden Evil by Forbidden for me - 80's Bay Area thrash. Just how i like it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-08-20, 16:54:29
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-19, 19:21:18
At last, a sign of life ::) ;).

I could be more active ... but nobody seems interested in my posts  :-\


NP  Contagion  (on repeat)

This is also one of my alltime top ten.

Clive Nolan is arguably the greatest lyricist in rock. His lyrics confound bigtime (heard that often here), but if one is willing to pursue them, they definitely lead somewhere.

I now understand why I'm so breathtaken by Ascension. The music and lyrics in themselves are of course fabulous, but what tops it off for me is that Ascension wraps up the curve starting with "Out of the Wilderness".

Wilderness is the entrance into our "civilisation". There's lots going on, of course, as one can follow in the first four albums of Arena.

In Contagion, as I see it, Clive takes the perspective of a Moses character, who in a sense is unsoiled Man, who falls on earth (An Angel Falls), witnesses the results of human passions run rampant (This Way Madness Lies), and the ensuing Deluge (Tsunami).

In Ascension, he is on his way back to the stars.

If you wanna understand my reading properly, you look up my take on "Out of the Wilderness"  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-20, 19:54:10
Wow Nicky, what a story :). You know, I usually don't even notice the lyrics ;). I want to know if they're not satanic/anti religious and I'll definitely avoid that kind of bands, but for me the music is the most important. But I agree, 'Contagion' still is my favourite Arena album.

Gazpacho - Tick Tock (to and from work in the car, really dig this album)
Neal Morse - Testimony Two (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/25_coolguy.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-21, 11:40:54
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-20, 19:54:10
Wow Nicky, what a story :). You know, I usually don't even notice the lyrics ;). I want to know if they're not satanic/anti religious and I'll definitely avoid that kind of bands, but for me the music is the most important. But I agree, 'Contagion' still is my favourite Arena album.

8) Teunis

I always read your NP's  :)

I got into doubt about whether we're talking about Moses or Noah, or some compacted figure. Have to go further ....

Considering Clive's high lyrical standards, I think that the Room could try to be a bit more literate  ;)


NP  Ensiferum:  From Afar  8)

Wikipedia: "Ensiferum (Latin ēnsiferum, n adj., meaning "sword bearing") is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "heroic folk metal." Since their formation, Ensiferum has released five full-length albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums."

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-21, 12:13:17
OK, just read Contagion Short Story by Clive Nolan again.

www.welcometothecage.com/

I see that it's even more complex than I thought.

We are talking about a Noah figure (with all that water pouring thru), and the main figure and angel is Una.

But I think I got some of the philosophy right.

Have to read up more on the story .... :-)

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2013-08-21, 18:23:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-21, 12:13:17
OK, just read Contagion Short Story by Clive Nolan again.

www.welcometothecage.com/

I see that it's even more complex than I thought.

We are talking about a Noah figure (with all that water pouring thru), and the main figure and angel is Una.

But I think I got some of the philosophy right.

Have to read up more on the story .... :-)

- Nicky
I liked the story a lot. It gives a new perspective on the album I think, without taking away the 'imagination' part of the listening experience.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-08-21, 19:00:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-21, 11:40:54
Considering Clive's high lyrical standards, I think that the Room could try to be a bit more literate  ;)
I have read the stories behind his musicals 'She' and 'Alchemy', very interesting. I'll dig more into the Arena albums too :).

Today:
Anathema - Weather Systems
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-08-22, 11:37:59
Devin Townsend Project - "Epicloud"

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-08-22, 13:38:12
Anathema - "Weather Systems"
Nolan & Wakeman - "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"

I love "The Hound". If you like synths and keyboards this is really one of the best albums you can get. It also has guitar solos by Karl Groom and Arjen Lucassen. Really cool stuff! 8)
I hope these guys come together again and make a third album. They were planning to, but it seems they got obstructed by other commitments. Like Arena and Caamora for example. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-08-22, 15:10:16
...and Transatlantic - "SMPTe"

All Of The Above and My New World are the best songs of this album in my opinion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-08-22, 18:56:57
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-08-22, 21:58:20
Threshold - "Dead Reckoning"
I think this album is still their best! No real weak songs here.
"March Of Progress" is really cool too. But the songs don't grab me in the way they do on "Dead Reckoning". Perhaps it has to do with Mac's vocals which I really like. Every time I listen to Threshold I think of his sad passing. What a loss!  :'( :'( :'( :'(

After all this Prog Rock/Metal I felt I had to listen to something else entirely.

Johann Sebastian Bach - "The Brandenburg Concertos"
A cooling down. 8) Really love this. What a brilliant composer.

Anyone else in here who listens to Classical music occasionally?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-23, 19:35:33
Toto - The Seventh One
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Anima Mundi - The Lamplighter

No classical music over here PH, but nice you enjoy it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-08-24, 17:13:14
Guilt Machine - "On This Perfect Day"

Of course it has 'Ayreon' all over it, but it still sounds a bit special!
Don't play it very often, but when I do I wonder why I don't.
Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-24, 20:20:11
Today:
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Anathema - Judgement
Toto - Turn Back
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.

np (on Progstreaming.com): Nektar - Time Machine (not my cup of tea so far :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-08-24, 22:52:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-24, 20:20:11
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.

I listened to that the other day. Wasn't really impressed much. What's your take on it? Can you name me the best song?


NP:
Glass Hammer - "Perilous"

I need to be in the mood for this. (Which is now.) Some say it's like Yes. And it is, a bit. But more like a lite version or something.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-25, 08:37:27
Fish ~ Vigil in a Wildernis of Mirrors

Songs from a boat, somewhere in the flatlands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-08-25, 12:35:43
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-25, 08:37:27
Fish ~ Vigil in a Wildernis of Mirrors

Songs from a boat, somewhere in the flatlands.

You are on a boat somewhere in the flatlands? Or you drove past a boat? Anyway, all this on 8:30 in the morning?


I've finished Dream Theater's "Octavarium" now. Man, can't get enough of the title song!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-08-25, 13:38:11
About Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-08-24, 22:52:37
I listened to that the other day. Wasn't really impressed much. What's your take on it? Can you name me the best song?
It's an album that won't click at first listening probably. My favourite track is the longest one, 'Escalator Shrine'.

This morning: Peter Gee - East Of Eden (Nice listening for a Sunday morning, right after church ;)).
Now playing: Mystery - Theatre Of The Mind (Full album on Youtube. I found out you can't go wrong with this band :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-08-25, 15:00:30
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-08-25, 12:35:43
You are on a boat somewhere in the flatlands? Or you drove past a boat? Anyway, all this on 8:30 in the morning?



We have just spend two weeks on our boat in the flatlands. ;)
That's our holiday. :)

The boat is in the harbor now, I just got home to do some laundries and stuff.

NP> Spock's Beard ~ Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-08-26, 19:47:24
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol 1
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-08-26, 20:23:30
Katatonia - Dead end kings

Liking it a lot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-27, 10:24:30
Neal Morse - Momentum Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-08-27, 10:57:23
Halestorm - I miss the misery (on rockantenne.de)  *horns* Lady Rocks
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-08-27, 16:21:42
Kadaver

Bit of stoner style rock whilst i was on the cross trainer in the gym.

Orange Goblin whilst cooking dinner tonight i reckon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-08-27, 18:21:23
Again:
Glass Hammer - "Perilous"

It's getting better.
Anyone else who likes Glass Hammer, or has anything to say about them?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-08-27, 19:16:32
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-08-28, 11:14:37
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

My discovery of the year so far. Got a mail from my record shop that he'll receive it this Friday. Then I'll be able to hear it in better sound quality 8). Still on progstreaming, hurry ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-08-29, 13:22:53
Paranoid by Sabbath

The youngest wants Iron Man played all the time as he loves the films. Kids eh  ::) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-08-29, 17:06:42
NP  Disillusion:  Don't Go Any Further  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6laOdm96x-c

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-30, 19:23:23
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Wolverine - Still
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-08-30, 21:22:36
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-30, 19:23:23
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Wolverine - Still
Katatonia - Dead End Kings

Not heard of mystery but the other 2 are crackers  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-08-30, 23:48:27
Mystery is the band with Benoît David, who was a singer for Yes on their most recent album. He sounds a bit like Jon Anderson (obviously). But also Geddy Lee or the guy from Styx actually.
Musically it reminds me a bit of IQ with a more metal (-ish) way of playing the guitar, but absolutely not metal. Dunno...

Mystery's latest album is pretty good. It also has Nick D'Virgilio on drums.

Just finished playing Steven Wilson's "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
Now playing
Well... Mystery's "The World Is A Game", thanks to Teunis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-31, 19:43:21
NP  Hacride:  Back to Where You've Never Been  *horns*

French non-Teunis&Cap metal  ;)

Really super, very melodic and intricate. One could maybe say that Hacride take over from where Opeth left metal  8)

The French metallers wanna join the game, and they'r really really good at it, man  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-31, 20:29:32
On heavy repeat my latest purchases:
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
8) *horns*
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-08-31, 19:43:21
NP  Hacride:  Back to Where You've Never Been  *horns*

French non-Teunis&Cap metal  ;)
Thanks for the warning, then I won't have to 'copy' and 'paste' it in the YouTube search field ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-08-31, 22:27:01
James LaBrie ~ Impermanent Resonance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-08-31, 23:44:12
Flying Colors ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-08-31, 23:48:24
Epica ~ Consign to Oblivion  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-01, 10:52:22
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-08-31, 20:29:32
8) *horns*Thanks for the warning, then I won't have to 'copy' and 'paste' it in the YouTube search field ;).

;) Teunis

Still, I think you should get some treatment for your growlophobia: You'r missing out on sooo much great music  ;D


NP  Hacride:  Back to Where You've Never Been

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-09-02, 12:00:40
Haken ~ The Mountain

They've done it again!

After Aquarius and Visions yet another stunning Haken album.
A beauty.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-09-02, 12:39:29
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-09-02, 12:00:40
Haken ~ The Mountain

They've done it again!

After Aquarius and Visions yet another stunning Haken album.
A beauty.  *horns*

Yes, I'm going on the hunt for this today. 8) Excited!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-09-02, 19:08:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-01, 10:52:22
Still, I think you should get some treatment for your growlophobia: You'r missing out on sooo much great music  ;D
Really allergic to growls, I'm afraid there's no treatment possible :o. Enough great music without it *horns* 8) ;).

Today:
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Steve Lukather - Transition
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ Act 1

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-09-03, 14:19:04
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-09-02, 12:00:40
After Aquarius and Visions yet another stunning Haken album.
A beauty.  *horns*

*horns*


Periphery II: This Time It's Personal

Periphery toured with Dream Theater last year. They'r great, pantheon with me  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-09-03, 16:17:18
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-09-02, 19:08:49
Really allergic to growls

Teunis, you should tell your wife that she's fortunate to have you  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-09-03, 17:36:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-09-03, 16:17:18
Teunis, you should tell your wife that she's fortunate to have you  ;)
Don't have to, she already knows ::) ;).

Today:
Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ Act II
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-09-03, 18:38:29
KingBathmat - Overcoming The Monster

On Progstreaming.com (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00488%20-%20KingBathmat%20-%20Overcoming%20The%20Monster)

Received a 'recommended' on DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201348.php#kingbathmat). Well okay, let's try, don't know this band ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-09-04, 09:15:00
Elysium Theory ~ Event Horizon

A bit U2, a bit Styx, a bit The Aurora Project...
Not bad, but not shocking either.
Especially the vocals are a bit dull.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-04, 10:28:38
Knight Area - Nine Paths  8)

Looking forward to the EP and full cd afterwards, both this year!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-09-04, 10:43:17
Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia : Blackest Eyes [4:23]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-04, 11:55:43
Starting the day with Yes!

Yes - "Time And A Word"

Yesterday I bought this album along with their debut album. Both expanded and remastered. For just 15 euros.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-09-04, 15:36:26
A selection of Haken , Katatonia and Sound of contact
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-04, 19:17:17
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Panic Room - Skin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-09-05, 19:40:11
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Muse - The 2nd Law
Rocket Scientists - Earthbound
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One

np: Internet Radio: Live365.com -> Prog Rock / Metal (PRM)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-09-06, 00:20:27
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-09-02, 12:00:40
Haken ~ The Mountain

They've done it again!

After Aquarius and Visions yet another stunning Haken album.
A beauty.  *horns*

And again.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-06, 20:15:35
Today:
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Blind Ego - Mirror (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)
Blind Ego - Numb (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)
Camel - Rajaz

np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (The White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-09-06, 20:33:25
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-06, 20:15:35
Today:
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Blind Ego - Mirror (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)
Blind Ego - Numb (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)
Camel - Rajaz

np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (The White Album)

;D

NP> Roger Waters ~ Amused to Death

70 years old.
Just as my father, the same day and age.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-09-07, 08:08:46
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-06, 20:15:35
Blind Ego - Mirror (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)
Blind Ego - Numb (Featuring Paul Wrightson on vocals)

Hahaha!
I wonder, are there more albums with Paul Wrightson on vocals?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-09-07, 08:15:14
Little bit of Haken the Mountain and it sounds their best yet.

As i am typing it is Viva emptiness by Katatonia and i am really starting to "get" this excellent band
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-07, 12:54:34
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-09-07, 08:08:46
I wonder, are there more albums with Paul Wrightson on vocals?
Google brought me this (http://www.discogs.com/artist/Paul+Wrightson), but I wonder if it's up-to-date.

np: Ayreon - 01011001
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-07, 19:34:42
jp: Queen - A Kind Of Magic
np: Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-09-07, 21:18:52
The Gathering ~ Disclosure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-09-07, 22:51:04
Echolyn ~ S/T : Island [16:37]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-09-08, 14:05:49
Just played these two Devin Townsend videos back to back at least three times in a row:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEVOEWRGdCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcAlE8ciNTU

Honestly, this ticks all the boxes for me. Goosebumps everytime.
How can one not love Anneke van Giersbergen! She and Devin are a perfect combination.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2013-09-08, 20:34:26
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-09-08, 14:05:49
Just played these two Devin Townsend videos back to back at least three times in a row:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEVOEWRGdCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcAlE8ciNTU

Honestly, this ticks all the boxes for me. Goosebumps everytime.
How can one not love Anneke van Giersbergen! She and Devin are a perfect combination.

Not listened to him before PH  :-[ so thanks for sharing  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-09-08, 21:23:10
Today:
David Gilmour - On An Island
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
John Wetton - Battle Lines

np: Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-09, 12:22:29
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-04, 19:17:17
Panic Room - Skin

I ordered this one but it has not arrived yet since this is part of a common order with the forthcoming Dream Theater album. How is it ?

NP : Fish - Raingods With Zippos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-09-09, 16:05:35
NP  Cloudscape:  Everyday Is Up To You

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9I-0Ilc_TA&list=RD02f9I-0Ilc_TA

I seem to be the only Roomie listening to this fabulous Swedish progmetal band (like with several other great bands). Cloudscape are based in Hälsingborg (just 60 km North of Malmö). They got prog lyrics too.

Pantheon with me  *horns*


On Saturday I heard Andromeda and Boil live at Debaser in Malmö. Both concerts were  *horns*

Boil are from Aarhus (second biggest city in Denmark). Here's some Tool mood, post-metal, growl, very experimental - great group  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-09-09, 17:14:58
NP  Silent Force:  Walk The Earth

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcwqWF4GJBo&list=RD02f9I-0Ilc_TA

Silent Force with D.C. Cooper are great too  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-09-09, 19:13:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-09-09, 17:14:58
NP  Silent Force:  Walk The Earth

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcwqWF4GJBo&list=RD02f9I-0Ilc_TA

Silent Force with D.C. Cooper are great too  *horns*

- Nicky

Sounds good. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-09-09, 19:50:30
About Panic Room - Skin
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-09, 12:22:29
I ordered this one but it has not arrived yet since this is part of a common order with the forthcoming Dream Theater album. How is it ?
If you like Mostly Autumn and Karnataka, you'll definitely like this one too. It is in the same vein.

np: Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-09-10, 19:17:32
The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-11, 16:32:36
Flying Colors - "Flying Colors"

8) I wonder if the next album will be as good. It's more accessible prog (perhaps it isn't even prog), so I was a bit sceptical in the beginning. But after multiple listenings you discover little things that makes you wanna listen to it again. And it's so frickin catchy! ;D

I'll probably buy the upcoming dvd too. Or perhaps even the bluray. Anyone else with the same plan?
Take a look (listen) at this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-jFtyHWUfI
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-11, 19:45:46
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-11, 16:32:36
Flying Colors - "Flying Colors"
Take a look (listen) at this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-jFtyHWUfI
Not bad at all :).

Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-12, 08:32:27
I started this morning with:
Big Big Train - "The Underfall Yard"
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-12, 13:46:21
Previously played:
The Tangent - "Le Sacre Du Travail"

...but I felt I wasn't ready yet. It sounded boring to my ears. So I guess I need to have a different mood for it. So halfway I stopped and instead played:

Opeth - "Watershed"

Which was more like the mood I was looking for at the moment! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-09-12, 18:51:36
Arena - Breakfast In Biarritz  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-13, 13:48:00
NP  Boil:  aXiom  *horns*

Just boil all your other axioms and listen to this one  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-13, 19:51:34
Today:
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space

np: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-14, 09:09:37
Cliffhanger - Cold Steel

On progstreamingclassic.com (http://progstreamingclassic.com). It's a Dutch prog band that doesn't exist anymore that I heard of, but never heard. This is a nice possibility. Well, the music is fine, but don't like the vocals. Next .......  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-14, 12:32:59
IQ - The Seventh House
Airbag - Identity
Airbag - All Rights Removed

Looking forward to Airbag's new release 'The Greatest Show On Earth', due to be released on 25th October 8).

Artwork/tracklisting more information on: http://www.airbagsound.com/press-release/ (http://www.airbagsound.com/press-release/).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-14, 12:39:31
Paxi, you should try out Andromeda's "Extension of the Wish", a fresh youthful take on metal:

The Words Unspoken (Track 1 on Extension)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lI11CiET3I

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-14, 13:14:49
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-14, 13:42:02
NP  Scar Symmetry:  The Unseen Empire

Man, is this good  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-14, 19:53:59
Days Between Stations - In Extremis 8)
Vienna Circle - Silhouette Moon (On progstreaming.com. Will be played more, pleasantly surprised)
Ray Wilson - Chasing Rainbows (Also on this ^^ site. Like his voice, but music is not enough proggy, too poppy ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-09-14, 23:34:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-13, 13:48:00
NP  Boil:  aXiom  *horns*

Just boil all your other axioms and listen to this one  ;)

- Nicky

8)

NP> Bad Salad ~ Uncivilized
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-09-15, 15:14:31
Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-09-16, 14:26:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-09-14, 23:34:42
NP> Bad Salad ~ Uncivilized

That's what you get when you boil salad, Malade. It's uncivilised  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-14, 12:39:31
Paxi, you should try out Andromeda's "Extension of the Wish" ...

So, is that the usual Room habit of simply ignoring things  ;)


NP  Andromeda:  II=I  &  Chimera

Hm, I'm really confounded here, Mad ya gotta help me: Extension was really remarkable, already a classic. These two following albums are quite different. OK, they'r well played, have different moods, emo ... but what the hell happened to the all that freshness and magic of Extension ?

I think the best adjective for Extension - I saw it in Metal Archives - is wizardly. Very true  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-09-16, 16:29:48
Hey Nicky, I dunno what happened but that post totally went under my radar.
I know Andromeda. I checked them out when I realised Thomas Lejon (A.C.T) was a drummer for them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-09-16, 19:56:11
Threshold - March Of Progress
Flamborough Head - Lost In Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-09-17, 13:35:01
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2013-09-16, 16:29:48
Hey Nicky, I dunno what happened but that post totally went under my radar.

Maybe Roomies need glasses ? - or a bit more patience ? - or maybe just good manners  ;)  (Teunis and a few others excepted)

NP  SyX:  Iconoclast  (on repeat)

These guys always deliver  *horns*

Russ Allen is one of the best singers around  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 10:32:27
Spock's Beard - "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep"
Just finished the first disc. And the closer (Waiting For Me) has this amazing Yes feel to it. Thanks to Alan's Steve Howe impersonation.

The second disc is not bad either. The Man You're Afraid You Are (a real Spock's Beard title isn't it?), which I'm currently listening to, has amazing quirky vocals by Ted Leonard.

Yes, this album is really good. You should all listen to it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 12:26:34
Just finished playing:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"
A very pleasant listen. There are no responses to my Big Big Train thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1782.0). Does this mean noone likes them?

I've only seen that Manatee and Bupie both mentioned checking this band out.

This band is among the big ones in Prog now. Do yourself a favour and check them out! Especially for Genesis enthusiasts!


Now Playing:
Haken - "The Mountain" 8)

Also a perfect album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 13:43:12
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 12:26:34
I've only seen that Manatee and Bupie both mentioned checking this band out.

NP  Big Big Train  on  YouTube  8)

Don't want no fishy ricochet  ;)

Remind me of Tangent  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-18, 13:46:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-09-17, 13:35:01
Maybe Roomies need glasses ? - or a bit more patience ? - or maybe just good manners  ;)  (Teunis and a few others excepted)
I need new glasses indeed.

I bought The Final Extension a few months ago, which is a reissue with a supposed better singer (and a better production ?). I found it very cold and lifeless and it did not move me at all. I guess I was playing something more appealing by the time. I'll try it again.

NP More Animals At The Gates Of Reason - A Tribute To Pink Floyd

A tribute from various Italian bands, free for listening on progstreaming classic. I really like the artwork and the listen is rather enjoyable so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 14:26:18
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-18, 13:46:10
I need new glasses indeed.

Yes, it seems so  ;D

Quote
I bought The Final Extension a few months ago ...

Johan Reinholdz wrote "Extension of the Wish" when he was between 17 and 19 y/o, and it was recorded when he was 19. Amazing  *horns*

He found Martin Hedin, Thomas Lejon, and Gert Daun to join Andromeda on resp. keys, drums, and bass, but couldnt find the right singer for the group. So Lawrence Mackrory (of Darkane fame) stood in as "session singer". This was (the first) Extension of the Wish.

Shortly after, they found David Fremberg, who became full member as singer, and they made EotW - Final Extension (nice pun) with exactly the same instrument recording as before, but with a new vocal recording. For reasons unknown to me, it was released as late as 2004.

I'm not crazy about any of the two singers, but they'r both OK. One should enjoy Extension not for the singing but for the music as a whole and the wizardly guitar riffs and solos.

The final version has all the tracks of the first (two are interchanged), and two new "bonus" songs, of which particularly the concluding Eclipse is wonderful (in my Classic list).

Quote
A tribute ...

There's one thing you guys aint gonna get me to do, and that's listen to tribute bands. I don't even enjoy listening to Dream Theater playing Floyd songs. There's so much great original music around.

OK, an exceptional cover like Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 15:26:30
OK, also listened to The The cuz of a good friend ... and started faaaaallllllliiiiinnnnnggggg aaassssslllleeepppp - zzzzzzzzzzzzz - so, needed

NP  Outworld I

Whew  *horns*

Simply don't get why you guys don't getit  ???

Have you all become sleepyheads  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:14:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 13:43:12
NP  Big Big Train  on  YouTube  8)

Don't want no fishy ricochet  ;)

Remind me of Tangent  :)

Hmmm, it doesn't remind me of The Tangent. Although it's funny you mention it, since BBT's lead singer is doing guest vocals on The Tangent's latest album.


Regarding cover albums. I'm also not really fond on them. A whole album filled with only covers is a no go for me. For example, I have (almost) all Neal Morse albums, but I don't need the "Cover To Cover" album. Nicky mentioned the "Dark Side Of The Moon" album covered by Dream Theater. I listened to it once, and then another time with my dad. And that's enough for me. For me it's a good way to get others into Dream Theater. ;)

I do like it when a band makes a cover song fit the style and theme of their album. Master Of Time originally by Anthony Phillips, covered by Big Big Train, South Side Of The Sky of Yes, covered by Glass Hammer (the cover of the same song by Spock's Beard on the "Snow" album was nice, but it doesn't fit the theme and concept of the album at all). And what about Transatlantic's take on Procol Harum's In Held ('Twas) In I? An excellent example of how to incorporate a cover into your own album and make it part of the feel of the album. Yes' cover of America (by Simon & Garfunkel) on the album "Fragile"is another very good example, although this is only the case with the expanded and remastered 2003 album. ;D

I don't mind cover songs as part of an extra bonus track (or a bonus disc!) at the end of an album. Though I'm very likely to skip it after only listening to it once. Theshold's cover of Muse's Supermassive Black Hole for example. It's funny in some way, but it's in no way sounding like Threshold. Besides that, there are so many other Muse songs, which would make for a better song to cover. Arjen Lucassen made a really good move with the second disc of his "Lost In The New Real" where a few 'leftovers' and a few covers make an excellent addition to the concept of the main album.

Talking about Arjen Lucassen. His many bands and projects do have a lot of crossover covers. Mostly live or acoustic versions. Star One, Stream Of Passion and Ambeon did this to Ayreon. Especially Ambeon was really special, because the Ayreon melodies where reused and made a totally different album.
In this category I also want to mention Blackfield. Most of the Blackfield songs are rewritten arrangements of older Aviv Geffen songs. And this is not bothering me at all.

Then we have Steve Hackett's "Genesis Revisited" albums. Now this is where it gets tricky. Because normally I wouldn't want to buy an album full of covers (as you can read in the first paragraph of this oh so interesting 'article'). But 1) Steve is not really covering another band. He's just re-recording his own songs, improving a bit here and there. 2) These are all excellent songs, which makes it a bit of a 'best of' album, with an updated sound, recorded by a cast of brilliant professionals. And 3) I'm just a Genesis fanboy! ;D

All of that said, I would really like to have the "Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" cover album by Rewiring Genesis (a.k.a. Nick D'Virgilio and a few others), because this is a really cool and extremely well done cover album. Most of the instruments are totally different. Add to that a very clear sounding producing and a really fine singer, which makes the album much more accessible than the original (which will still hold a very special place in my heart...).
Too bad, I can't find it anywhere! Anyone here who has it? (And who wants to sell it to me? ;D)



On topic:

I just finished playing:
Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
...which I need to listen a bit more, but I already enjoy it very much now.

Sound Of Contact - "Dimensionaut"
A nice bunch of songs. It's not the masterpiece every Progressive Rock review website seems to talk about, but it's ok. I need to listen to this one a bit more too. I've got a feeling Collins is trying to hard to be catchy. Still, this album could make a bridge from a Pop to Prog audience. If only people would listen beyond what they hear on the radio and tv....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:44:45
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:14:58
Hmmm, it doesn't remind me of The Tangent. Although it's funny you mention it, since BBT's lead singer is doing guest vocals on The Tangent's latest album.

It's the piano. I don't listen much to music where the piano is ever-present. But also the mood.

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Regarding cover albums ...

Interesting. Thanx, Paxi  :)

Actually, I havent heard DT's "Dark Side of the Moon". I was thinking of what I had heard here and there. My greatest distress is with their cover of Elton John's fabulous "Funeral for a Friend". It's one of the most gripping pieces of music, and I'v heard the original so many times, and I'm so fond of it  :'(

Well, maybe for newbies to prog ...  :)

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I would really like to have the "Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" cover album by Rewiring Genesis

You can get it used for 40 bucks + postage at Amazon.com:

www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1379518419842#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=rewiring%20genesis&sprefix=rewiri%2Cpopular&rh=i%3Apopular%2Ck%3Arewiring%20genesis

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:32:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:44:45
It's the piano. I don't listen much to music where the piano is ever-present. But also the mood.

Oh, but you should! It's a fantastic instrument.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:44:45
Interesting. Thanx, Paxi  :)

Thank you. I knew you'd like it.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:44:45
Actually, I havent heard DT's "Dark Side of the Moon". I was thinking of what I had heard here and there. My greatest distress is with their cover of Elton John's fabulous "Funeral for a Friend". It's one of the most gripping pieces of music, and I'v heard the original so many times, and I'm so fond of it  :'(

Yeah. Dream Theater are a bunch of brilliant musicians who are really good at their instruments. But how much I love Dream Theater (I really do!), I know they're taking away a bit of the emotion on these covers.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-18, 17:44:45
You can get it used for 40 bucks + postage at Amazon.com:

www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1379518419842#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=rewiring%20genesis&sprefix=rewiri%2Cpopular&rh=i%3Apopular%2Ck%3Arewiring%20genesis

Thank you Nicky. But 40 bucks for an album that's half a decade old, is a bit too much for me... Perhaps if it was a classic album, years out of print. But I've seen this album for 15 euros on its release. Should have bought it then...
I mean, it's really good! But it still is just a cover album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:45:16
On topic:

I'm now listening to the soundtrack to the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim".
It's one of the best music in video games I've ever heard.

I dare you to listen to this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJU4zt2i3eA&list=PL2BF009C9A0E33404
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:46:14
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 12:26:34
Just finished playing:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"
There are no responses to my Big Big Train thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1782.0). Does this mean noone likes them?

I've only seen that Manatee and Bupie both mentioned checking this band out.
It was on progstreaming months ago (don't know for sure whether it was part 1 or 2). I wanted to hear it because of the many very positive reviews, but it didn't grip me at first listening. Not bad, but also no 8) feeling. Maybe it would click after more listenings, but there are so many great releases this year that I don't have enough time to dig in every release ;).

Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:53:15
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:46:14
It was on progstreaming months ago (don't know for sure whether it was part 1 or 2). I wanted to hear it because of the many very positive reviews, but it didn't grip me at first listening. Not bad, but also no 8) feeling. Maybe it would click after more listenings, but there are so many great releases this year that I don't have enough time to dig in every release ;).

Fair enough.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:46:14
Ayreon - The Human Equation

That's from 2004! >:(


;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-18, 19:32:33
Oh, but you should! It's a fantastic instrument.

Betcha: I played piano myself for 40 years, everything that the instrument can take - well almost - played concerts for hundreds of people at a time - Beethoven and stuff - and I also played organ concerts in churches. So that's it, babby !

Now it's rock, and it's gotta shake me up and stuff, and the piano aint part of that - well, occasionally, for that sorta atmosphere  8)


NP Opus Atlantica I

Most of it is rather Italian style rock, which aint my thingy, but this song rocks bigtime:

Opus Atlantica:  Edge of the World   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz37CYRAyvQ  *horns*

I got into OA cuz of Wiz Reinholdz - and that's nuff for me  :)


Just noticed that 1969 was a super year for rock - saw it in my Classic list - there was Beatles' Abbey Road, Zep's I & II, Blind Faith's album (only studio album), Procol Harum's Salty Dog, Steppenwolf's Monster, Fleetwood Mac's Albatross, Hollies' He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Badfinger's Come And Get It, Santana's Soul Sacrifice, and Stones' Honky Tonk Women - oh Man !!!  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-19, 16:23:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
Betcha: I played piano myself for 40 years, everything that the instrument can take - well almost - played concerts for hundreds of people at a time - Beethoven and stuff - and I also played organ concerts in churches. So that's it, babby !

Nice. 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
Now it's rock, and it's gotta shake me up and stuff, and the piano aint part of that - well, occasionally, for that sorta atmosphere  8)

What about Jordan Rudess' piano on the Dream Theater albums?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
NP Opus Atlantica I

Most of it is rather Italian style rock, which aint my thingy, but this song rocks bigtime:

Opus Atlantica:  Edge of the World   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz37CYRAyvQ  *horns*

Pretty catchy stuff there.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
I got into OA cuz of Wiz Reinholdz - and that's nuff for me  :)

They also have Jonas Reingold and Jaime Salazar of The Flower Kings.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
Just noticed that 1969 was a super year for rock - saw it in my Classic list - there was Beatles' Abbey Road, Zep's I & II, Blind Faith's album (only studio album), Procol Harum's Salty Dog, Steppenwolf's Monster, Fleetwood Mac's Albatross, Hollies' He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Badfinger's Come And Get It, Santana's Soul Sacrifice, and Stones' Honky Tonk Women - oh Man !!!  *horns*

Don't forget King Crimson. 21st Century Schizoid Man rocks pretty hard.


Thanks to this thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=330) I'm listening to:
Arena - "Contagion" + "Contagious" + "Contagium"

It's still astonishingly good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 17:40:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-09-19, 16:23:31
What about Jordan Rudess' piano on the Dream Theater albums?

Right, Paxi  *horns*

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It's still astonishingly good!

Right, Paxi  *horns*

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Don't forget King Crimson. 21st Century Schizoid Man rocks pretty hard.

Right, Paxi  *horns*

NP  KC:  21st Century Schizoid Man

Right, Paxi  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-09-19, 19:26:06
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
np: Nosound - Afterthoughts

both 2013 releases *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-09-20, 13:35:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 17:40:35
Right, Paxi  *horns*

Right, Paxi  *horns*

Right, Paxi  *horns*

Right, Paxi  :P

I know.



Today I played (again):
Arena - "Contagion" (without the EPs this time)

NP:
Yes - "Going For The One"
04. Wonderous Stories

Very nice.

Quote from: future comment by Nicky007
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-09-20, 13:35:02
NP:
Yes - "Going For The One"
04. Wonderous Stories

Very nice.

Right, Paxi *horns*

Yup.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-09-20, 18:04:31
NP Symphony X - The Divine Wings Of Tragedy

A bit of prog metal while waiting for the new DT album that should arrive in my mailbox next week, hopefully.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-20, 18:59:00
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
Threshold - Subsurface
Crystal Palace - The System Of Events
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-20, 20:55:10
Quote from: future comment by Nicky007
NP:
Yes - "Going For The One"
04. Wonderous Stories

Very nice.

Right, Paxi  *horns*

Cool, Paxi  8)

Altho it was Track 1, Going For The One, that blew my mind bigtime - man  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:44:18
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-09-04, 10:43:17
Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia : Blackest Eyes [4:23]

awww man, goood choice.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:52:34
np: Alter Bridge  - Addicted to Pain

on an obscure Austrian TV station that I happen to be able to receive on my cable contract.

Last two weeks, on my trips to an fro two different training courses (Microsoft Hyper-V... ) I had:

Alter Bridge - ABIII
Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle CD1
Ayreon - 01
Porcupine Tree - in Absentia
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Saga - Heads or Tales
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Ayreon - The Human Equation

The car I had happened to have a very good stereo, and I used it :)
No ARENA, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:56:01
Right before this one, they had

Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King

An now it's

Dream Theater - (some song from Octavarium)

like both of them :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 23:26:45
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:56:01
Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King

Whoa, just found the whole album on YT, this is a real rocker. Very old-school'ish. Somehow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-09-21, 00:12:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-19, 13:51:31
Opus Atlantica:  Edge of the World   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz37CYRAyvQ  *horns*

Very catchy tune, I like it :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-09-21, 00:34:26
np: Far Corporation - Stairway to Heaven

Lawl... think "One night in Bangkok" + Boney M. + "Rain in May".... plus the old classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-21, 10:40:07
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-21, 12:00:52
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 23:26:45
Whoa, just found the whole album on YT, this is a real rocker. Very old-school'ish. Somehow.

Yup, A7S are really super. I wouldnt at all call them old-schoolish, they'r actually quite innovative, they just know how to rock at the same time  *horns*

Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:56:01
Dream Theater - (some song from Octavarium)

like both of them :)

Good to see ya goin heavier, Cap. Even a captain can be adventurous  ;)

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2013-09-21, 00:12:48
Very catchy tune, I like it :)

Yeah, but it's really the only catchy song on the album. Listened to the full album once again. If one's a big Reinholdz fan, like me, there's a lotta fine guitar here and there. But the songs are mainly Rhapsody meets Dragonforce. I saw that the two Amazon reviewers aint too impressed either  :-\


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-09-19, 16:23:31
Don't forget King Crimson. 21st Century Schizoid Man rocks pretty hard.

Yeah, it's good ... but it didn't quiiite make it to my Classic list. The list now has its own life, so it aint my fault  :o

But Thanx anyway, Paxi, cuuuz: The Court Of The Crimson King definitely has to be on any Classic list - man, how could I have missed that one - straightaway remedy that, hope nobody noticed the lapse  ;D
   
Well, I guess even I aint perfect - or, Paxi ?  :D


NP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

Oh man, is this wonderful. Mike O has put some of his loveliest music in here. An hourlong epos without a break, an hour of pure bliss  *horns*

Paxi, this is definitely an album for you  :)

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-09-21, 18:44:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-21, 12:00:52
The Court Of The Crimson King definitely has to be on any Classic list - man, how could I have missed that one - straightaway remedy that, hope nobody noticed the lapse  ;D

I think it's the real start for Progressive Rock. Of course there was Pink Floyd and even The Beatles who started it all, but KC really made it a standard.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-21, 12:00:52
Well, I guess even I aint perfect - or, Paxi ?  :D

Far from it, Nicky, far from it! ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-21, 12:00:52
NP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

Oh man, is this wonderful. Mike O has put some of his loveliest music in here. An hourlong epos without a break, an hour of pure bliss  *horns*

Paxi, this is definitely an album for you  :)

You bet! I think it's fantastic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-21, 19:08:50
Muse - The Resistance
Riverside - Memories In My Hand
Classic Rock Society - New Species ~ Volume IX (cd I got with a prog magazine, most of the time a 'once in a lifetime' experience ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-09-21, 23:47:18
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2013-09-20, 22:52:34
np: Alter Bridge  - Addicted to Pain

Again. Me, jumping around in the living room. Cool way certainly, not silly. Pffft.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2013-09-21, 23:51:15
btw, this is the playlist of the TV show i stumbled upon. Quite an interesting choice of stuff, quite along this forum, methinks.

http://www.gotv.at/story.php?id=253
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-09-21, 18:44:42
I think it's the real beginning of Progressive Rock. Of course there was Pink Floyd and even The Beatles who started it all, but KC really made it a standard. I'm a professional linguist.

Hey, little professor, now you got your tongue runnin wild again  ;)

There was a lotta prog before Crimson King. In my book, prog started with Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin' 1964, and got clinched musically with Beatles' Rubber Soul in '65  *horns*

You gotta get down to listening properly to Beatles and Dylan, young man  :P

And then there were Floyd with Piper already in 1967 - 100% prog and made a big splash in the prog community - Stones with Her Satanic Majesty in 1967, Byrds (e.g. Turn! Turn! Turn!, '65), Lovin' Spoonful (e.g. Summer In The City, '66), Cream, Doors, Country Joe & The Fish, already in '67, Steppenwolf and Simon & Garfunkel (e.g. Mrs. Robinson) in '68, and all the bands that I already mentioned in '69. Beatles' Abbey Road and Who's Tommy made a much bigger splash in the prog community than Crimson King.

Of course, if it's the flute that determines prog or not, then you'r righto  ::)

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Far from it, Nicky, far from it! ;)

So you'r not a gar ? Gar nicht ?  :P

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You bet! I think it's fantastic!

Did you already know it ?


Hacride:  Back To Where You've Never Been  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:08:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
Hey, little professor, now you got your tongue runnin wild again  ;)

What did I do wrong now?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
There was a lotta prog before Crimson King. In my book, prog started with Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin' 1964, and got clinched musically with Beatles' Rubber Soul in '65  *horns*

Now you're really joking (joke-king, king of jokes). You can't label every artist who started to rock out a bit, prog. They are only progressive in the sense that they're not playing blues. Calling Bob Dylan prog is... is... not right. I know that the Beatles started to make way for the progressive rock movement, but to me The Beatles are not progressive rock. ProgArchives has a definition for it: proto-prog. I think that's pretty accurate.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
You gotta get down to listening properly to Beatles and Dylan, young man  :P

I tried Beatles and I was bored to death. Bob Dylan is ok, but I can only take so much of acoustic guitars at a time.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
And then there were Floyd with Piper already in 1967 - 100% prog and made a big splash in the prog community - Stones with Her Satanic Majesty in 1967, Byrds (e.g. Turn! Turn! Turn!, '65), Lovin' Spoonful (e.g. Summer In The City, '66), Cream, Doors, Country Joe & The Fish, already in '67, Steppenwolf in '68, and all the bands that I already mentioned in '69. Beatles' Abbey Road and Who's Tommy made a much bigger splash in the prog community than Crimson King.

No no no you got it all wrong. :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
So you'r not a gar ? Gar nicht ?  :P

Haha! ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 10:44:18
Did you already know it ?

I was blown away by it. My dad was a Mike Oldfield enthusiast (still is, but he forgot). I think that album is one of the best he (Mike, not my dad) has done. Full of nice ideas and cool themes.
I'm still waiting for a remastered edition. Gotta have patience. 8)


Last night I was awake (terrible pain in my back) so I thought it a good idea to listen to Threshold's "March Of Progress" and Arena's "Songs From The Lion's Cage".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:08:42
ProgArchives has a definition for it: proto-prog. I think that's pretty accurate.

Yeah, if you really wanna be sooophiiisticated  :P

To me there's prog and not prog. Prog means progressive, so you got musicians working seriously on extending their music, going beyond the established frontiers  ;)

Beatles started out with pop, then created rock, and then prog - the greatest rock group in history  *horns*

Even bigger than Big Big Train  ;)

This should do it, Paxi, from Wiki (Rubber Soul, omissions by me):

Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by English rock group the Beatles, released in 3 December 1965. Produced by George Martin, it was recorded in just over four weeks to make the Christmas market. Unlike the five albums that preceded it, this album was recorded during a specific period, the sessions not dashed off in between either tour dates or during filming projects. After this, every Beatles album would be made without the need to pay attention to other commitments, except for the production of short promotional films.

Rubber Soul is a folk rock album, and also incorporates pop and soul music styles. The album was described as a major artistic achievement, attaining widespread critical and commercial success, with reviewers taking note of the Beatles' developing musical vision.

Rubber Soul was successful commercially and critically, and is often cited as one of the greatest albums in music history. In 2012, Rubber Soul was ranked #5 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". In September 2013 after the British Phonographic Industry changed their sales award rules, the album was declared as having gone platinum.

Virtually all of the songs for this album were composed immediately after the band's return to London following their North American tour. The Beatles broadened their sound on this album, with influences drawn from soul music and the contemporary folk-rock of Bob Dylan and The Byrds. The album also saw the Beatles expanding rock and roll's instrumental resources, most notably on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" through George Harrison's use of the Indian sitar. He had been introduced to it via the instrumental score for their 1965 film Help!. Although The Kinks had incorporated droning guitars to mimic the sitar after a visit to India on "See My Friends", "Norwegian Wood" is generally credited as sparking off a musical craze for the sound of the novel instrument in the mid-1960s—a trend which would later branch out into the raga rock and Indian rock genres. The song is now acknowledged as one of the cornerstones of what is now usually called "world music" and it was a major landmark in the trend towards incorporating non-Western musical influences into Western popular music. Harrison's interest was fueled by fellow Indian music fan David Crosby of the Byrds, whom Harrison met and befriended in August 1965. Harrison would eventually be transfixed by all things Indian, taking sitar lessons from renowned Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar.

French-like guitar lines on "Michelle" and Greek-influenced ones on "Girl", fuzz bass on "Think for Yourself," and a piano made to sound like a baroque harpsichord on the instrumental bridge of "In My Life" added to the exotic brushstrokes to the album. Ringo Starr had frequently augmented Beatles tracks with standard percussion instruments such as maracas or tambourine, but on the track "I'm Looking Through You" unusually used taps on a matchbook, perhaps influenced by a similar trick as done by Gene Krupa in the 1941 film Ball of Fire.

Lyrically, the album was a major progression. Though a smattering of earlier Beatles songs had expressed romantic doubt and negativity, the songs on Rubber Soul represented a pronounced development in sophistication, thoughtfulness and ambiguity. In particular, the relationships between the sexes moved from simpler boy-girl love songs to more nuanced and negative portrayals. "Norwegian Wood" sketches a failed relationship between the singer and a mysterious girl, where she goes to bed and he sleeps in the bath. "Drive My Car" serves as a satirical piece of sexism, and songs like "I'm Looking Through You", "You Won't See Me", and "Girl" express more emotionally complex, bitter and downbeat portrayals of romance. John Lennon's "In My Life" depicts nostalgic reverie for younger days, while "Nowhere Man" and Harrison's "Think for Yourself" explored subject matter that had nothing to do with romance at all.

Recording commenced on 18 October with final production and mix down taking place on 15 November. The song "Wait" was dusted off after initially being recorded for but rejected from Help!. "We Can Work It Out" and "Day Tripper" were recorded during these sessions, but the band chose to leave them off the album, releasing them instead as their first double A-sided single.

To achieve the mimicry of a harpsichord by the piano on "In My Life", George Martin played the piano with the tape running at half-speed. When played back at normal speed during the mixdown, the sped-up sound gave the illusion of a harpsichord. Processing used included heavily compressed and equalised piano sound on "The Word," an effect soon extremely popular in the genre of psychedelic music.

Until very late in their career, the "primary" version of The Beatles' albums was always the monophonic mix. According to Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, Martin and the Abbey Road engineers devoted most of their time and attention to the mono mixdowns, and the band were not usually present for the stereo mixing sessions. Even with their landmark Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, the stereo mixdowns were considered less important than the mono version and were completed in far less time.

While the stereo version of the original release of Rubber Soul was similar to that of their earliest albums, featuring mainly vocals on the right channel and instruments on the left, it was not produced in the same manner. The early albums were recorded on twin-track tape, and they were intended only for production of monaural records, so they kept vocals and instruments separated allowing the two parts to later be mixed in proper proportion. By this time, however, the Beatles were recording on four-track tape, which allowed a stereo master to be produced with vocals in the centre and instruments on both sides, as evidenced in their prior albums Beatles for Sale and Help!. Looking for a way to easily produce a stereo album which sounded good on a monaural record player, Martin mixed down the four-track master tape to stereo with vocals on the right, instruments on the left, and nothing in the middle, even though in "What Goes On", Starr's vocal is mixed on the left instead of the right, with Lennon and McCartney's harmony vocals on the right, while on "Think for Yourself" Harrison's double-tracked lead vocal is split between the two channels.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-09-22, 15:43:32
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Vienna Circle - Silhouette Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-09-22, 15:47:48
Big Big Train - "The Underfall Yard"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-09-22, 16:22:11
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 17:45:31
NP  Beyond Twilight:  Section X

Composed by Finn Zierler, with maestro on keys, Kelly Sundown singing (my fave singer, also on Outworld I), Exo and Jacob Hansen on guitar, Devillian on bass, Tomas Freden on drums, and graphics by Mattias Norén. Can it get any better ?

One of my fave albums  *horns*

Here, try it out, the title track:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLl-Kj0B0L8

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-09-22, 20:16:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
Yeah, if you really wanna be sooophiiisticated  :P

Yes. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
To me there's prog and not prog. Prog means progressive, so you got musicians working seriously on extending their music, going beyond the established frontiers  ;)

Yeah I guess you're right. But are you a fan of 'Progressive'? Which includes 'Progressive Blues', 'Progressive Classical', 'Progressive Country', 'Progressive Trance', 'Progressive Hip Hop'. Perhaps even 'progressive cars', 'progressive beer', 'progressive cheese', 'progressive animals'? Or are you more comfortable with 'Progressive Rock', 'Progressive Metal' and the likes?

I mean, I like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven. And they were pretty progressive in their time. But I won't go as far as to say that everyone who likes Progressive Rock should also like Beethoven and stuff.
So yeah, I think there's prog and prog. There might even be prog.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
Beatles started out with pop, then created rock, and then prog - the greatest rock group in history  *horns*

See what you did there Nicky? Now you're suddenly using the word 'prog' as a noun instead of an adjective.

I agree that the Beatles started out with Pop. They became Rock (in a very juvenile form), so they progress, which makes them progressive indeed. 'Progressive Pop' at that time. So that particular form of 'Progressive Pop' became known as 'Rock'. Now, I see their importance in that, but I can not see how they became 'Progressive Rock'.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
Even bigger than Big Big Train  ;)

:) Yeah. Well they might be big stars, but Big Big Train makes a lot more sophisticated (there's that word again) and demanding music. A lot more beautiful to my ears (which is of course subjective).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 11:46:52
This should do it, Paxi, from Wiki (Rubber Soul, omissions by me):

[... lot of text...]


Could you not have omitted a bit more... Phew... ;)

Well, you got me Nicky. I actually played the album on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMUqV6G3PY0

The first few songs are actually nice (although it sounds very dated to my ears). But after 15 minutes or so into the album (halfway) I get extremely bored and I want to listen to Opeth or something. :P

I like the occasional Beatles cover on a Transatlantic live album, but other than that, give me real Prog Rock anytime!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-22, 21:29:31
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-09-22, 20:16:31
But are you a fan of 'Progressive'?

Yes, I support very much everything progressive, cuz that means that some people are assuming an active stance towards life  8)

I take "progress" as meaning everything that improves or enriches life, or the lives of a group of people, without worsening the lives of others.

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"Progressive Blues"

Well, it's difficult to imagine "progressive blues", as blues by its very nature is about feeling and not progression  :-\

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"Progressive Classical"

By all means. Beethoven was tremendously progressive (for his times). So was Wagner. Sjostakovitch put his life on the line for his progression (under Stalin's terror regime).

Country is like blues, about feeling. The other genres I'll leave to others.

"Progressive beer" is maybe overdoing it, but there are lotta new beers with new exciting tastes coming out these years.

"Progressive animals", e.g. Paxis, fortunately there's only one of'm  :P

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Or are you more comfortable with "Progressive Rock", "Progressive Metal" and the likes?

We may differ in where we put the division line between prog and nonprog, but I think all Roomies are very familiar (and comfortable) with "progrock" and "progmetal".

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But I won't go as far as to say that everyone who likes Progressive Rock should also like Beethoven and stuff.

Agree, just like there's some progrock that I don't like. Proggies are also individuals with their particular tastes.

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Now you're suddenly using the word 'prog' as a noun instead of an adjective.

I'v been doing that all along, Paxi  ???

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I cannot see how they became "Progressive Rock".

E.g.   www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEo9Bh679wM

Nobody had heard anything like this before Abbey Road  *horns*

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Big Big Train makes a lot more sophisticated (there's that word again) and demanding music.

Yes, so do thousands of other rock groups. Rock has progressed a lot since The Beatles. But without The Beatles, rock would be very different today.

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Could you not have omitted a bit more... Phew...

I wanted to give you (and others) an impression of how much The Beatles had worked with Rubber Soul.

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But after 15 minutes or so into the album (halfway) I get extremely bored

Understandable. There's the generation difference. My generation grew up with The Beatles transforming music and culture. For us, they have a special magic  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-09-24, 09:47:58
NP It Bites - The Tall Ships

I have a special relation with this album, between love and irritation ! But most of the time, there is a "too much of everything" factor that prevents me from liking it from beginning to end. Like 80's It Bites, some songs are too ... "talkative" or exuberant for my taste. On an individual level, I like most of them ; as a series, I sometimes feel overfed ad nauseam.

How is their latest compared to this one ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-09-24, 18:28:56
NP Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

I know it is supposed to be a great album and I know that many of you love it but it just bores me  :P On sale ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2013-09-24, 21:07:32
Blown away by the pre-release of Alter Bridge's "Fortress" here:
http://smarturl.it/abfortress

Awesome. Absolutely Awesome. Gotta have it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 09:29:03
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

I had not heard a single note until now so it's a complete discovery. Brilliant artwork from Hugh Syme once again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 10:03:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-09-24, 09:47:58
NP It Bites - The Tall Ships

I have a special relation with this album, between love and irritation ! But most of the time, there is a "too much of everything" factor that prevents me from liking it from beginning to end. Like 80's It Bites, some songs are too ... "talkative" or exuberant for my taste. On an individual level, I like most of them ; as a series, I sometimes feel overfed ad nauseam.

How is their latest compared to this one ?

The latest It Bites Album ("Map Of The Past") is more of a cohesive bunch of songs, it's a concept album. It's good, but I think "The Tall Ships" is better. With "The Tall Ships" I had the feeling I was listening to a revived Kino. This 'new' album doesn't remind me much of Kino. And to my ears the songs aren't that catchy as they were on "The Tall Ships". In the end I think I like the old It Bites (with Francis Dunnery) a bit better. But I also liked Kino A LOT.
Here are some of my thoughts, now where's my penny?

Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2013-09-24, 21:07:32
Blown away by the pre-release of Alter Bridge's "Fortress" here:
http://smarturl.it/abfortress

Awesome. Absolutely Awesome. Gotta have it.

I listened for a few minutes. Not bad. Who are these people? Never heard of them. Why are you listening?

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 09:29:03
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

I had not heard a single note until now so it's a complete discovery. Brilliant artwork from Hugh Syme once again.

Oh! I'm going to get me a copy today!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 11:16:59
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 10:03:03
The latest It Bites Album ("Map Of The Past") is more of a cohesive bunch of songs, it's a concept album. It's good, but I think "The Tall Ships" is better. With "The Tall Ships" I had the feeling I was listening to a revived Kino. This 'new' album doesn't remind me much of Kino. And to my ears the songs aren't that catchy as they were on "The Tall Ships". In the end I think I like the old It Bites (with Francis Dunnery) a bit better. But I also liked Kino A LOT.
Here are some of my thoughts, now where's my penny?

Thanks for sharing ... but it makes me hesitate to get it now :P As you know, I also like Kino a lot and I was hoping to find a bit of their magic here. About the penny and the magic, I am sur that Nicky will be glad to embark you on a magical mystery tour wih Penny Lane  ;)

NP Dixie Dregs - What If

I'll come back to the new DT later. Enjoyed the first single - The Enemy Inside- at first listen though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 12:36:13
JP  David Bowie:  Outside

From 1995. "A non-linear gothic drama hyper-cycle" about "art-ritual murder" and stuff. Arguably the weirdest Bowie-album. For advanced proggies. Quite a challenge  *horns*

Brian Eno was in the mix, and that's a big part of the explanation. Eno may not be able to lift Coldplay to prog, but he helped making Outside a remarkable album  8)

From Wiki (Outside), my italics:

The liner notes feature a short story by Bowie, the Diary of Nathan Adler, which outlines a somewhat dystopian version of the year 1999 in which the government, through its arts commission, had created a new bureau to investigate the phenomenon of Art Crime. In this future, murder and mutilation of bodies had become a new underground art craze. The main character, Nathan Adler, was in the business of deciding what of this was legally acceptable as art and what was, in a word, trash. The album is filled with references to characters and their lives as he investigates the complicated events leading up to the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl. One is meant to assume that Bowie's character, Nathan Adler, works for the British government due to several references to the cities of London and Oxford, but in the liner notes these are revealed to be, at least in some cases, London, Ontario and Oxford, New Jersey, indicating that the entire story may take place in North America—or, indeed, that the distinction between the two places has become blurred and indistinguishable.

Bowie would claim that the album has "strong smatterings of Diamond Dogs ... The idea of this post-apocalyptic situation is there, somehow. You can kind of feel it."

In interviews, Bowie remarked that the album was meant to reflect the anxiety of the last five years of the millennium.


OK, so that's maybe why I like it so much  :)


Stones:  Let It Bleed

Their first album after Beggars Banquet, which I consider a masterpiece.

Admittedly I don't know Bleed well, so let's see. Till now  8)

Interesting, from Amazon.com, my italics:

"One of the Stones' most beloved albums, 1969's Let It Bleed was a benchmark for several reasons. First, founding guitarist Brian Jones died during the recording process. Second, the Stones take their last significant look at pure blues (Robert Johnson's spooky Love in Vain) and country (Country Honk, the two-stepping alter ego of Honky-Tonk Women) before folding both styles into a cohesive rock & roll vision. Third, it contains some of the band's most eerie hits, such as the flame-enveloped Gimme Shelter, the drug-reality anthem Monkey Man, the epic You Can't Always Get What You Want, and Mick Jagger's menacing Midnight Rambler." --Steve Knopper

And thus The Stones were lost to the prog community  :-\


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 11:16:59
About the penny and the magic, I am sure that Nicky will be glad to embark you on a magical mystery tour with Penny Lane  ;)

Exactly, Bupie  ;D  - whatever it takes  :o


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 10:03:03
Why are you listening?

Maybe cuz Cap thinks that we have somethin interesting to say  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 13:25:22
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 11:16:59
Thanks for sharing ... but it makes me hesitate to get it now :P

I'm aware of that. :P I play it every now an then. It's still fairly new to me, but I'm already sure that the previous album was better for me. So when I want to listen to some It Bites and I have a choice between these two... well... most of the time it gets outvoted.

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 11:16:59
As you know, I also like Kino a lot and I was hoping to find a bit of their magic here.

Obviously, there is a bit of their magic on "Map Of The Past", just less than on "The Tall Ships". If I had to put it in statistics it would probably look a bit like this:
"Picture" = 100% Kino
"The Tall Ships" = 75% Kino
"Map Of The Past" = 50% Kino

The other 50% is also good, but not Kino. ;)

There's probably enough to find on YouTube. Here's a few songs:
Map Of The Past (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5bD9bhUpQ)
Meadow And The Stream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYlohpuSZ9A)
Cartoon Graveyard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXxhY8kWZk)

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-09-25, 11:16:59
About the penny and the magic, I am sur that Nicky will be glad to embark you on a magical mystery tour wih Penny Lane  ;)

When I say that I like cheese, it's mostly on a sandwich.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 12:36:13
JP  David Bowie:  Outside

From 1995. "A non-linear gothic drama hyper-cycle" about "art-ritual murder" and stuff. Arguably the weirdest Bowie-album. For advanced proggies. Quite a challenge  *horns*

Brian Eno was in the mix, and that's a big part of the explanation. Eno may not be able to lift Coldplay to prog, but he helped making Outside a remarkable album  8)

Thanks for that. I'll check it out. I always thought he made pop music (or pop rock, or something).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 13:51:22
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 13:25:22
Thanks for that. I'll check it out. I always thought he made pop music (or pop rock, or something).

:o

Bowie is one of the most ingenious rock musicians eva  *horns*

Since you know nothing about Bowie, Paxi  :P  Outside is not the right place to start. My fave Bowie-album is Diamond Dogs, but it may sound a bit outdated to you, so I can recommend Scary Monsters, from 1980, with Robert Fripp, Tony Visconti, and Carlos Alomar in the mix  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 14:10:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 13:51:22
:o

Bowie is one of the most ingenious rock musicians eva  *horns*

Since you know nothing about Bowie, Paxi  :P  Outside is not the right place to start. My fave Bowie-album is Diamond Dogs, but it may sound a bit outdated to you, so I can recommend Scary Monsters, from 1980, with Robert Fripp, Tony Visconti, and Carlos Alomar in the mix  ;)

- Nicky

Thank you, I'll take a listen. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 14:13:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 14:10:27
Thank you, I'll take a listen. :)

Have you ever considered getting some full-scale spanking, Paxi ? I know the're places in Amsterdam  ;D

NP  David Bowie:  Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)  *horns*

Full album:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdKwv116BCw

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 12:59:40
NP  Cloudscape:  Crimson Skies

Melodic progmetal group from Hälsingborg, tasty riffs and measured solos, fine compassionate lyrics - as good as it gets  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:26:49
NP  Brian Eno:  Before And After Science

Freaked out - not surprising - and rocks - surprising  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-09-26, 22:00:13
more time tonight for AB:

Peace is broken from the new album "Fortress".

So knackig. Einfach affengeil.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-09-26, 22:33:12
now:
http://youtu.be/TYFl1yBYTZA
'Deal With the Devil'
Pop Evil

interesting video, too.

hint taken from here: http://noisecreep.com/battle-royale-him-overtake-black-label-society-video-countdown/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2013-09-26, 22:43:06
NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events

Have to get the new one as well :P

BP Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-27, 13:01:26
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-09-26, 22:00:13
Einfach affengeil.

Caps are away from home for olong times  :D

Paxi, you got me goin on an Opeth jaunt:

NP  Opeth:  Ghost Reveries  Deliverance  Blackwater Park

I hadnt played them for a looong time. It was particularly refreshing to hear Ghost Of Perdition and The Baying Of The Hounds again - man, this stuff is hound horny  *horns*

Damnation I'v actually listened to quite a lot, as it's the only one Ms 007 can take  ;)


Re Dream Theater, Paxi:  I don't like to grade their albums and songs, as we're talking about music of the absolute highest quality here. Except for their first album, I always enjoy listening to DT. Even I&W, altho on-the-way, I enjoy more with every listen  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-09-27, 16:19:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-27, 13:01:26
Even I&W, altho on-the-way, I enjoy more with every listen  *horns*
It's never too late : Surrounded, Take The Time, Metropolis, Learning to Live *horns*  Since you are fond of Awake, you should also enjoy big time Under A Glass Moon. And what about the rest ? I have got tired of Pull Me Under but I remember how I was impressed at first listen. And I still would listen to Another Day every day  :) Add the gentle Wait For Sleep an you have a classic for ages  8)

NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-09-27, 16:59:03
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-09-27, 16:19:05
It's never too late

Bupie, I'm pretty obviously heavier than you. Therefore I also like TOT a lot. I do like I&W, but not as much as the following DT-albums :-)

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I have got tired of Pull Me Under but I remember how I was impressed at first listen.

I could imagine, if it was the first one heard of DT. But most of their music is far better than this song.

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Another Day

Another Day is clearly the pearl of the album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-09-27, 18:39:54
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Mystery - Beyond The Veil Of Winter's Face
Neal Morse - Momentum

np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:08:38
Listening to a beer, while drinking Opeth's "Blackwater Park".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:11:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:08:38
Listening to a beer, while drinking Opeth's "Blackwater Park".

Cheers, while I'm eating Haken's The Mountain.

I'm full of it. ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:47:55
After Opeth, I just couldn't help myself. I just had to play these two videos again:

Devin Townsend - Awake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEVOEWRGdCM)
Devin Townsend - Kingdom (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcAlE8ciNTU)

Anneke van Giersbergen and Devin Townsend... seriously, can this get any better?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 09:33:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:47:55
Devin Townsend - Awake
Devin Townsend - Kingdom

Re Devin, I mean, he's heavy enuff, but somehow he seems a bit impatient to me, doesn't quite get his stuff rounded off, and it ends up sounding restless and unfinished to me. But there's probably an age difference here  ;)

NP  Opeth:  Deliverance  *horns*

The end of the title song is mind-blowing  8)

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-09-27, 23:08:38
Listening to a beer, while drinking Opeth's "Blackwater Park".

;)

It's morning now, so I'm doing the coffee bit  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 10:01:31
NP  Cloudscape:  Crimson Skies  *horns*

Just got it  8)

This is a group that you guys should get into. Everyone here can enjoy them (read: even Teunus & Cap). Sorta Redemption, a bit slower pulse  ;)

E.g.  Under Fire  www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhsWXgolKoc

8) video too.

& Aqua 275  myspace.com/cloudscapemetal/music/song/aqua-275-24206252-24007437

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-28, 17:12:13
The Lens - Regeneration
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Satellite - Evening Games
John Wetton - Arkangel
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 10:01:31

NP  Cloudscape:  Crimson Skies  *horns*

(read: even Teunus & Cap).
I assume you mean me ;). Now them by name, I'll listen when I find the time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 18:47:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-09-28, 17:12:13
I assume you mean me ;)

Sorry, Teunis  :'(

Your name is so peculiar to Northern European eyes that it could just as well be Teunus  ;)

But you didnt do much better:

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Now them by name

;D

You know the name cuz I have mentioned them several times  ;)

NP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 20:55:14
NP  John Wetton:  Starless  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zybH916KCzk

The guitarist looks, and sounds, familiar  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-09-28, 22:24:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 09:33:42
Re Devin, I mean, he's heavy enuff,

What does that mean "heavy enough"?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 09:33:42
but somehow he seems a bit impatient to me, doesn't quite get his stuff rounded off, and it ends up sounding restless and unfinished to me. But there's probably an age difference here  ;)

Restless is probably his middle name. I think Manatee doesn't agree with you on the age difference.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 09:33:42
NP  Opeth:  Deliverance  *horns*

The end of the title song is mind-blowing  8)

It's all pretty cool stuff. Not my favourite Opeth album, but you can't have everything.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-29, 09:38:55
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-09-28, 22:24:19
What does that mean "heavy enough"?

You know, Paxi, I like things nice and heavy, and some growl and scream don't disturb me ... nice and heeeeeavy  ;)

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Restless is probably his middle name.

;D Would suit him.

Quote
I think Manatee doesn't agree with you on the age difference.

Manatee is a young man, he's early 50's, we even call him Greenie - almost as young as you, Paxi ;)

Greenie has a bit weird taste - but don't tell him that, youths can be very sensitive  :)


NP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

In the long run, I could do without the many !#€%&§, but there sure is a lotta wonderful music on this album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-09-29, 15:36:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 18:47:25
But you didnt do much better:
Oops. That's because my typing is faster than sound ::) ;).

Muse - The 2nd Law
Anathema - The Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-09-29, 19:45:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-09-28, 20:55:14
NP  John Wetton:  Starless  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zybH916KCzk

The guitarist looks, and sounds, familiar  ;)

- Nicky

8) Cool!

One of the keyboard players was featured on an Ayreon album.
One of the singers/bass players is on the next Ayreon album.
One of the guitar players should be on a future Ayreon album.

;)
Guess who.



Devin Townsend - "Epicloud"
Nothing wrong with good ol' Hevy Devy here. Not so restless, pretty focused and really awesome!

Roine Stolt - "Hydrophonia"
An instrumental album and a really good one at that! Got it for seven euros. I have a few instrumental albums. See if you can spot them over here (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=632.msg11215#msg11215).
Anyone else here who likes instrumental albums?

The Flower Kings - "Paradox Hotel"
After Roine's album I wanted to try this one out again. Sounds much better now for some reason. Some bits remind me of Yes, some of Genesis. Anyone here who thinks this album is really good?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-09-30, 11:25:12
This morning I was playing selections from Roine Stolt's "Hydrophonia" and "The Flower King".

Now playing:
Neal Morse - "God Won't Give Up"

My mom's here, and she loves this, so yeah. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:12:37
NP Magenta - The Twenty Seven Club

It's on free linstening for one week on progstreaming.com. To those who haven't tried Magenta yet, do yourself a favor ;)  As a fan, I have already pre-ordered it, even if I was rather disappointed with their previous album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-09-30, 18:58:17
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:12:37
NP Magenta - The Twenty Seven Club

It's on free linstening for one week on progstreaming.com.
Listening to it now as well.

Earlier: Sylvan - Presets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-10-01, 07:19:01
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:12:37
NP Magenta - The Twenty Seven Club

It's on free linstening for one week on progstreaming.com. To those who haven't tried Magenta yet, do yourself a favor ;)  As a fan, I have already pre-ordered it, even if I was rather disappointed with their previous album.

An interesting concept for the album and having just heard The lizard king i am impressed with my first listen of Magenta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-10-01, 18:38:54
jp: Knight Area - Between Two Steps (new EP, received it today)
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis (German prog. I quite like it ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-10-01, 20:11:38
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"
I have the special 2 disc edition. I discovered that I just have to play the first disc to appreciate it.

Rick Wakeman - "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth"
This is of course the 2012 version, since I normally don't buy live albums. Actually, I didn't buy this one either. I won it in a contest! ;D A very playful album. Like it very much!

Squackett - "A Life Within A Day"
Yes meets Genesis. Perhaps not as good as everyone hoped it to be. But it's good enough for me. Not very prog, but good songs anyway!

Neal Morse - "Momentum"
This, of course, doesn't need an explanation. It's fantastic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 13:52:43
Hello? Anyone here? Or am I all aloooooone!!!

Yes - "Yes"
Nice! Not bad at all. These guys were already top notch from the start. Much more jazzy.

Yes - "Time And A Word"
Adding symphonic elements. Mostly through the use of string orchestrations. Sometimes it sounds like an early James Bond soundtrack. :P

Yes - "The Yes Album"
Here the symphonic elements have become progressive elements. Thanks to Howe's guitar this album is put on another level.

Yes - "Fragile"
This is actually the first real progressive album by Yes. I love every bit of it. All previously mentioned elements are present here. It has jazz and a symphonic feel at times and progressive arrangements.
And they still managed to make it a bunch of catchy songs. To my ears at least.

Listening through my Yes albums. ;D

Next up: "Close To The Edge"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2013-10-03, 15:05:22
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 13:52:43
Hello? Anyone here? Or am I all aloooooone!!!
No you're not.
Listening to Linkin Park, Living Things. A bit disappointed so far. I feel like every song is 'standardized', as opposed to A Thousand Suns where they just did whatever they wanted.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 16:32:19
Hey Draco,
Apart from the standard (Neo) Progressive Rock/Progressive Metal, you also seem to enjoy Punk, Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock and Blues.
Yes I checked your listening profile. ;)

Based on these preferences I can recommend the following artists/bands:

The Jelly Jam. These guys are John Myung (Dream Theater), Ty Tabor (King's X) and Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs). Their music can be catagorised as Alternative or Psychedelic Rock with perhaps a nod to Punk as well. I have their first selftitled album and although I don't play it very often, it's a very pleasant listen!

Kino. Actually, I hope you already know them, because it has John Mitchell in it and it's utterly fantastic. Unfortunately there's only one album: "Picture". If you want more of this, I guess It Bites is the next.

Maybe Pure Reason Revolution needs a mention too. Their debut album is really great! Their second and third albums are considered a radical change in direction. These are more electronic and alternative.

Another band you should really check out is Stiltskin! The album "She" is really good! It's Alternative Rock with Grunge. It rocks a lot. Ray Wilson (ex-Genesis) is the lead singer, and he has a perfect voice for this type of music. Check out his solo albums too. It's more mainstream poprock, but really good.

Roine Stolt's solo double album "Wall Street Voodoo" is filled with Blues songs. This guy knows how to play a guitar!

The Urbane. Once again, you probably know this band already, but if you don't, well, do yourself a favour and listen to their two albums. It's John Mitchell (again) playing Alternative Rock and Punk, or Power Pop if you like.

I'm riding my hobby horse here, but I try it anyway: Frank Klepacki is a video game composer. Well known for his work with Westwood Studios before it was swallowed by EA. His music for the Command & Conquer and Red Alert games are iconic. Check out his website where you can stream all of his video game music. Additionally, he has composed seven solo albums which should do well with the C&C fans. He draws influences from bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Tool, Depeche Mode and Soundgarden (among others). You could describe his music as Industrial, Grunge, Electronic, Funk and Metal.


Now, I also read that you know Yes, particularly "Going For The One". Do you listen to it regularly? Have you ever listened to the other classic Yes albums? And the classic albums by Genesis and Pink Floyd?
I'm just curious, since you're even younger than me. It feels good not being alone. *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-10-03, 17:00:19
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 13:52:43
Hello? Anyone here? Or am I all aloooooone!!!

Paxi, the reason why I'm silent is that nobody - except you occasionally - is interested in the stuff that I listen to and write about currently, so why bother  :-X

You're getting closer to my edge with

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Yes

You still haven't gotten into the two great later albums, The Ladder and Fly From Here - somethin to look forward to - but skip Open Your Eyes - subpar, to say it in a nice way - and Magnification - an experiment with drawing a symphony orchestra into the mix, la-la, not at all as good as Dream Theater's Score.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-03, 22:34:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-10-03, 17:00:19


You still haven't gotten into the two great later albums, The Ladder and Fly From Here - somethin to look forward to - but skip Open Your Eyes - subpar, to say it in a nice way - and Magnification - an experiment with drawing a symphony orchestra into the mix, la-la, not at all as good as Dream Theater's Score.

- Nicky

Ah but score is not as good as Symphonic Yes

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 13:52:43
Hello? Anyone here? Or am I all aloooooone!!!

Yes - "Yes"
Nice! Not bad at all. These guys were already top notch from the start. Much more jazzy.

Yes - "Time And A Word"
Adding symphonic elements. Mostly through the use of string orchestrations. Sometimes it sounds like an early James Bond soundtrack. :P

Yes - "The Yes Album"
Here the symphonic elements have become progressive elements. Thanks to Howe's guitar this album is put on another level.

Yes - "Fragile"
This is actually the first real progressive album by Yes. I love every bit of it. All previously mentioned elements are present here. It has jazz and a symphonic feel at times and progressive arrangements.
And they still managed to make it a bunch of catchy songs. To my ears at least.

Listening through my Yes albums. ;D

Next up: "Close To The Edge"

It seems you have become a convert in my absence.  :D

I have 'discovered' a few bands long after they started and it is a very different experience knowing there are loads of CD's to listen to rather than waiting for new music to be published.

I will need to look back in the thread to see how far you have got. I would give the liove CD's a go though as the music is significantly different. I find Yes' studios CD's to be quite quiet compared to the compression used on most music these days.

NP Genesis - 70-75 Disc 1 - Stagnation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 23:38:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-10-03, 17:00:19
Paxi, the reason why I'm silent is that nobody - except you occasionally - is interested in the stuff that I listen to and write about currently, so why bother  :-X

Hmm... Why don't you try saying something about more mainstream prog, and then gradually change the subject to the more prog extremities you'd like to talk about? I think most people here (myself included) are mostly not feeling at home with the extreme prog metal. It's not that I condemn it. Of course prog is all about searching for the edges and all that. But to point it this way: I think most people here are more comfortable with bands that are on progarchives.com opposite to you being more comfortable on metalmusicarchives.com.

I occasionally like to get out of my comfort zone and then I'm listening to either extreme prog metal, or obscure Italian 70s prog bands, or even psychedelic post rock, or whatever. Just not all the time. Sometimes I just want to listen to music that's more known to me. For instance, I know that most music I listen to, are categorised as Neo Prog, so I'm more comfortable with new releases by Neo Prog bands, than by bands in genres I do not know about. I DO listen to the Youtube links you post and I was pleasantly surprised a few times! So please continue!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-10-03, 17:00:19
You're getting closer to my edge with [Yes]

You still haven't gotten into the two great later albums, The Ladder and Fly From Here - somethin to look forward to - but skip Open Your Eyes - subpar, to say it in a nice way - and Magnification - an experiment with drawing a symphony orchestra into the mix, la-la, not at all as good as Dream Theater's Score.

For now, I'm really enjoying the albums that I already have. But eventually I'll most likely end up buying all their studio albums. I already have "Fly From Here". It's really very nice, but it doesn't grip me in a way that the classic Yes albums do. Still, I'm sure it's a grower. I'll give it a listen right away!
"The Ladder" is certainly on my 'check it out'-list. At the moment I think "Talk" will be my next Yes album to buy, because you like it so much and because it's the same lineup as "90125" (which I like so much). Also, I've listened to it a few times on YouTube and it is very catchy! 8)

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-03, 22:34:04
Ah but score is not as good as Symphonic Yes

It seems you have become a convert in my absence.  :D

I have 'discovered' a few bands long after they started and it is a very different experience knowing there are loads of CD's to listen to rather than waiting for new music to be published.

I will need to look back in the thread to see how far you have got. I would give the liove CD's a go though as the music is significantly different. I find Yes' studios CD's to be quite quiet compared to the compression used on most music these days.

I'm not really much into live albums. A few exceptions. ;) I have both "Keys To Ascension" albums (mostly because I wanted the 'new' studio tracks) and the dvd with it. I've seen the dvd and I liked it. That's to say: I like the registered concert, the songs and the performance. I could do without the New Age visuals which I found distracting (and destructing). I like to see the musicians play. But on a cd, it's only about hearing, and then I prefer the studio versions.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-10-04, 10:25:48
NP Classic Rock Society - New Species

http://www.discogs.com/Various-CRS-Presents-New-Species/release/3288924

The first volume of a collection that has risen to ten by now (Teunis, correct me if I am wrong ;)). I have got some of them as free gifts when buying stuff on progrock.co.uk.

This one has two gems : Tempest Of Mutiny by Phideaux and What Kind Of World by Unitopia. The latter is just an outstanding song but it is only a bonus track on their Artificial album although it easily overcomes all the rest :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:00:30
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 23:38:27
Hmm... Why don't you try saying something about more mainstream prog, and then gradually change the subject to the more prog extremities you'd like to talk about?

The reason, Paxi, is that I do not regard the music that I listen to as extreme; it's natural to me, it's my element.

You know, as Albert said, everything is relative. To most people, Arena and Neil Morse are extreme, cuz it's not your sweet Enya, or established Beatles, singing along.

My music taste has changed a lot since my early days in the Room. I was a big fan of Arena (well, naturally), and a reserved listener of Dream Theater. Opeth was terra incognita - dangerous and luring.

Now, that's some eight years ago, looong time ago, particularly for you. You were still an untarnished teenager at that time - try to think about it.

OK, I'm still a big fan of Arena and Clive's other projects - no doubt about that - and of DT and Opeth, but man, there's a lot more that's run in since then. I'v listened to about 2000 groups during the past 8 years, making me probably the most broadly seeking Roomie.

So, for me it's natural to listen to groups like Deathspell Omega and Immortal, they'r not extreme to me, they'r great music and great lyrics.

I'm not making any value judgment here. I'm simply registering that nobody was following me into these territories, and even with some prodding, people remained uninterested. So, that's it  :)

Quote
I DO listen to the Youtube links you post and I was pleasantly surprised a few times! So please continue!

Glad to hear, Paxi  :-*

OK, I'll keep that in mind. Even if there's only one person to share with, it's worthwhile  :)

Quote
"The Ladder" is certainly on my 'check it out'-list. At the moment I think "Talk" will be my next Yes album to buy, because you like it so much and because it's the same lineup as "90125" (which I like so much). Also, I've listened to it a few times on YouTube and it is very catchy! 8)

Altho I don't listen much to 90125  :-\


NP  Immortal:  Sons of Northern Darkness

I'll admit that when I first saw these guys on YouTube, they seemed really far out and anything but pantheon. Then at Copenhell this summer, several of my friends were all stoked and telling me "You have to see these guys live". Well, I did, and I was equally impressed. So now they'r pantheon with me  *horns*

But I'll wait with promulgating them ...  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:11:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:00:30
The reason, Paxi, is that I do not regard the music that I listen to as extreme; it's natural to me, it's my element.

You know, as Albert said, everything is relative. To most people, Arena and Neil Morse are extreme, cuz it's not your sweet Enya, or established Beatles, singing along.

My music taste has changed a lot since my early days in the Room. I was a big fan of Arena, and a reserved listener of Dream Theater. Opeth was terra incognita.

Now, that's some eight years ago, looong time ago, particularly for you. You were still an untarnished teenager at that time - try to think about it.

OK, I'm still a big fan of Arena and Clive's other projects - no doubt about that - and of DT and Opeth, but man, there's a lot more that's run in since then. I'v really listened to  about 2000 Groups. I'v probably been the most broadly seeking Roomie.

So, for me it's natural to listen to Groups like Deathspell Omega and Immortal, they'r not extreme to me, their great music and great lyrics.

I'm not making any value judgment here. I'm simply registering that nobody was following me into these territories, and even with some prodding, people here remained uninterested. So, that's it  :)

- Nicky

Not uninterested at all. I have a problem with youtube. Late at night I tend to use headphones and find the volume level needs to be changed regularly as some of the vids are sooo loud. I have been suffering from tinitus for several months now and Youtube really doesn't help it.

I am definitely in a prog mood at the moment though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:13:49
OK, Iggy, sounds great - long time no see - so what sorta prog be it ?

I think that you, of all Roomies (with Jonesey), should listen to Outworld I. It was elected "Album of the 00's" by someone here - forget who  :o

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB3Jcb4Fpc&list=PLDA2915132740BA19

Requires some adaption tho. Initially a bit like swallowing a hand grenade ;)

NP  Outworld I

I simply looove that verse:

Why should we belong to a world that turns to steal our souls,
Only the free can ever be faithful.

Hey, that's me - meeeee  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:30:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:29:14
Your' right, Paxi I have to get into tat one. Particularly since Iggy is back  ;)

A convert of what  ???

- Nicky

A convert to Yes music.

I bought some Procol Harum, Camel, Antimatter, Moofdy Blues, Apocalyptica, Zenit, The Decemberists, Nosound, Pineapple Thief, Arena, Clive Nolan, Blackmore's Night Mahavishnu Orchestra and finished off my Porcupine Tree collection.

I also just played Warcry on YouTube.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:33:24
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:30:45
A convert to Yes music.

Blimey, Iggy, I thought it was another of Paxi's marathon posts. I simply couldnt imagine you writing such a long post  ::)

But you'r right: I do have to get into Symphonic Yes (even tho you didn't put it that way)  ;)

Hey, what's made you so talkative ? Have you fallen in love with wifey again ?  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:40:07
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:30:45
I also just played Warcry on YouTube.

Warcry is the best-known track, but not one of my faves. Try City Of The Dead or The Grey Tide instead  ;)

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Moofdy Blues

I'm lookin forward to Milfdy Blues  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:42:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:40:07
Warcry is the best-known track, but not one of my faves. Try City Of The Dead or The Grey Tide instead  ;)

- Nicky

Okay I was going to ask which was you favourite.


to your previous post.

;D

I am working from home today. Sad to say I have just been to tired to think in the evenings recently. It has been full on at work and I have spent several evenings working after I get home. A few of those projects have finished now so I feel I can breathe again.

How is life in the happiest country (apparently)?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:54:34
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:42:33
How is life in the happiest country (apparently)?

Yeah, right  ;)

Pretty good, you know. Danes are nice people, and things work well here, everyone wants that - except for some second-generation disenfranchised youths, who burn up our garbage containers and cars, but you know that from old Albion.

I'm back in the unemployed ranks, so that aint too great, but let's see ...

I never figured out what your work is about - hey Iggy, you never gave me a proper answer - so here's askin again  ;)

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:30:45
I bought some Procol Harum, Camel, Antimatter, Moofdy Blues, Apocalyptica, Zenit, The Decemberists, Nosound, Pineapple Thief, Arena, Clive Nolan, Blackmore's Night Mahavishnu Orchestra and finished off my Porcupine Tree collection.

Hey, sounds great  8)

also the Moofdy Blues  :D

What's Antimatter like - donno'm ?


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:11:02
I have been suffering from tinitus for several months now

Hm, that doesn't sound good  :(

Here's wishing you improvement, Iggy  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 13:16:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 12:54:34
Yeah, right  ;)

Pretty good, you know. Danes are nice people, and things work well here, everyone wants that - except for some second-generation disenfranchised youths, who burn up our garbage containers and cars, but you know that from old Albion.

I'm back in the unemployed ranks, so that aint too great, but let's see ...

I never figured out what your work is about - hey Iggy, you never gave me a proper answer - so here's askin again  ;)

Hey, sounds great  8)

also the Moofdy Blues  :D

What's Antimatter like - donno'm ?


Nicky

Uh oh I could be in trouble here.

Bupie (I think) plays antimatter which was formed by Duncan Patterson (ex anathema) and Nick Moss they are quite gloomy.  :D

I work in IT. My company is in the media sector.

NP Fish - A Feast of Consequences.

Here is a song for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gip-dhrKH1U

I think you will like the lyrics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2013-10-04, 14:24:17
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-03, 16:32:19
Hey Draco,
Apart from the standard (Neo) Progressive Rock/Progressive Metal, you also seem to enjoy Punk, Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock and Blues.
Yes I checked your listening profile. ;)

Based on these preferences I can recommend the following artists/bands:

The Jelly Jam. These guys are John Myung (Dream Theater), Ty Tabor (King's X) and Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs). Their music can be catagorised as Alternative or Psychedelic Rock with perhaps a nod to Punk as well. I have their first selftitled album and although I don't play it very often, it's a very pleasant listen!

Kino. Actually, I hope you already know them, because it has John Mitchell in it and it's utterly fantastic. Unfortunately there's only one album: "Picture". If you want more of this, I guess It Bites is the next.

Maybe Pure Reason Revolution needs a mention too. Their debut album is really great! Their second and third albums are considered a radical change in direction. These are more electronic and alternative.

Another band you should really check out is Stiltskin! The album "She" is really good! It's Alternative Rock with Grunge. It rocks a lot. Ray Wilson (ex-Genesis) is the lead singer, and he has a perfect voice for this type of music. Check out his solo albums too. It's more mainstream poprock, but really good.

Roine Stolt's solo double album "Wall Street Voodoo" is filled with Blues songs. This guy knows how to play a guitar!

The Urbane. Once again, you probably know this band already, but if you don't, well, do yourself a favour and listen to their two albums. It's John Mitchell (again) playing Alternative Rock and Punk, or Power Pop if you like.

I'm riding my hobby horse here, but I try it anyway: Frank Klepacki is a video game composer. Well known for his work with Westwood Studios before it was swallowed by EA. His music for the Command & Conquer and Red Alert games are iconic. Check out his website where you can stream all of his video game music. Additionally, he has composed seven solo albums which should do well with the C&C fans. He draws influences from bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Tool, Depeche Mode and Soundgarden (among others). You could describe his music as Industrial, Grunge, Electronic, Funk and Metal.


Now, I also read that you know Yes, particularly "Going For The One". Do you listen to it regularly? Have you ever listened to the other classic Yes albums? And the classic albums by Genesis and Pink Floyd?
I'm just curious, since you're even younger than me. It feels good not being alone. *horns* ;D
Now that is one lengthy suggestion list, thanks!  *horns* I'll keep you in touch as I progress through it ;)
As for Yes, I only listened to this album and it wasn't my cup of tea. But that was a long time ago, so maybe I should give it a spin some time soon. Genesis I mostly remember from my childhood, because my father would play Foxtrot in the car when we'd attend handball matches. I have Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, and I liked it although I don't listen to it often. My father strongly suggested that I listen to The Wall. I hope I took it on my computer, because I'm living in Austria right now so I don't have all the music I normally would.

By the way I really need to update my listening profile, because my tastes have expanded a lot since  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-10-04, 14:25:58
Cosmograf:  Bakelite Switch  ;) 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-10-05, 16:47:47
Np Dream Theater - Dream Theater

It doesn't completely grab me as yet. As ever the playing and singiong is great but ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2013-10-05, 17:53:12
Listened to The Jelly Jam, but I didn't really get into it. I probably don't enjoy metal as much as I used to do.
I've just finished listening to Kino's Picture on youtube and really enjoyed it. I'm going to ask my father if we have it in our collection (which is probably the case). If not I think I will order it. It's a really good piece of work, easy to listen to but not simplistic in its design.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-10-05, 21:27:19
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sat, 2013-10-05, 17:53:12
Listened to The Jelly Jam, but I didn't really get into it. I probably don't enjoy metal as much as I used to do.

Metal? Hmm... I won't really label them as metal. But as I said, it's not really an album I listen to on a daily basis. I know that it didn't really click with me right away. I'm not even sure if it ever really clicked at all. But I do like it when I put it on, and I bought it just for 4 euros or something.

Quote from: Draco chimera on Sat, 2013-10-05, 17:53:12
I've just finished listening to Kino's Picture on youtube and really enjoyed it. I'm going to ask my father if we have it in our collection (which is probably the case). If not I think I will order it. It's a really good piece of work, easy to listen to but not simplistic in its design.

Glad you like it. It's actually one of the first albums I bought. I was very sad when they decided to quit.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-10-05, 23:28:44
It's time to spocksbeard.

Spock's Beard - "The Light"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-06, 20:13:49
Hello sirs!!!

Fates Warning ~ Darkness in a Different Light  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-10-06, 23:08:21
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-06, 20:13:49
Hello sirs!!!

Fates Warning ~ Darkness in a Different Light  *horns*

I've heard a song of that album (I think it was called Firefly) and it's quite good actually!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-10-07, 07:03:51
Big big train - English electric

Very English and probably my most played album at the moment

Bruce Soord with Jonas Renske - Wisdom of crowds

I had not even heard about this until i received an email from TPT mentioning a tour.

Very Katatonia so it gets a thumbs up from me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-10-07, 12:15:47
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2013-10-04, 13:16:35
Bupie (I think) plays antimatter which was formed by Duncan Patterson (ex anathema) and Nick Moss they are quite gloomy.  :D
No, it's not me. I would bet on Maddox but only a small coin  :)

NP Starship - No Protection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-10-07, 15:53:53
Paxi, dya know this wonderful song:

NP  Mike Oldfield:  Islands

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIbAoz8ihLY

Mike O upheld high standards. He, Jon, Percy, Fish and Peter Gabriel carried us thru the lean 80's  *horns*

- without selling out to disco, like many others  :(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-10-07, 16:31:38
JP Haken - The Mountain.

I then discovered I owned Haken - Visions which is what is playing now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-10-07, 18:12:32
NP Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

I find that this one has aged pretty well  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-10-07, 21:33:34
NP  Jethro Tull:  Benefit  (on repeat)  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QtTZJWkms

It's surprising, I had forgotten all about this wonderful album for decades - until now, when a friend reminded me of it. It was a revelation to me at the time, so it's really a top album  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-08, 15:22:00
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

At first, this one received rave reviews everywhere. Now the time has come for the bashing. On PA, the average rating was around 4.3 a few days ago and it has fallen down to 3.55 by now. On DT's French official forum, many people compare it to Haken's last and claim that Haken's is way better. I won't argue since I still have to listen to The Mountain.

But as far as I am concerned, I am once again very admirative of a DT offering. Tracks 1,2,3 and 5 are already clear winners and I have few doubts about the others even if I need more listens to confirm this impression.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-08, 20:34:04
NP UB 40 - Signing Off

It´s been about 30 years since I last listened to this album. It still sounds so fresh and groovy  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-10-08, 21:20:34
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-08, 15:22:00
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

At first, this one received rave reviews everywhere. Now the time has come for the bashing. On PA, the average rating was around 4.3 a few days ago and it has fallen down to 3.55 by now. On DT's French official forum, many people compare it to Haken's last and claim that Haken's is way better. I won't argue since I still have to listen to The Mountain.

I have listened to "The Mountain" four times or so, but liked it instantly. It's actually still too soon for me to say, but it's not the same case with "Dream Theater".



NP: Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-09, 09:12:16
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-10-08, 21:20:34
I have listened to "The Mountain" four times or so, but liked it instantly. It's actually still too soon for me to say, but it's not the same case with "Dream Theater".
The Mountain is on my "must buy" list, along with the new Touchstone album. So far I only have Aquarius that I do like but it took me many listens to get into it.

NP Rob Cottingham - Captain Blue
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-09, 10:24:30
JP: Storm Corrosion - "Storm Corrosion"

NP: Dream Theater - "Dream Theater"

Heh, both self-titled albums.
For some reason, The Enemy Inside makes me think of "Systematic Chaos" (Constant Motion?). The Looking Glass starts in happy mode, which is quite unusual for them nowadays. Both songs are very good. The introduction song is ok, but is just that, an introduction song (with some circus music included).

To me, this albums sounds exactly how a Dream Theater album should sound. Which is good, but not really surprising. At least, for now. I'm still listening very carefully! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-10-09, 10:27:01
https://www.facebook.com/thedeadstation/app_204974879526524

Free download -what is not to like
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 17:34:08
Paxi, here are two great pieces from my youth - probably before God created Heaven and Earth - special forrr you, my young frrriend  :)

I was something like 15, when my close friend Mads, a big John Mayall fan, played this piece for me - couldn't believe my ears, still can't  *horns*

Peter Green (with John Mayall on keys, Aynsley Dunbar on drums):  The Supernatural   www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoasUjXBkm8

Yup, Supernatural  8)


I simply can't remember when I first heard Jethro Tull's Benefit, probably about the same time ... so it seemingly didn't blow me over, but simply crept below my skin - still gives me the shivers when I hear it now, humpty years later  *horns*

Jethro Tull:  Benefit  (full album, first track: With You There To Help Me )   www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QtTZJWkms

This guy could really create atmosphere with his recorder  8)

Enjoy !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-09, 17:53:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 17:34:08
Paxi, here are two great pieces from my youth - probably before God created Heaven and Earth - special forrr you, my young frrriend  :)

I was something like 16, when my close friend Mads, a big John Mayall fan, played this piece for me - couldn't believe my ears, still can't  *horns*

Peter Green (with John Mayall on keys, Aynsley Dunbar on drums):  The Supernatural   www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoasUjXBkm8

Yup, Supernatural  8)

Ok Nicky, I've listened to it twice now. Very bluesy. Why is it specially for me?
It's nice music. Very relaxing. Reminds me a bit of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-o4I1Dxgs

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 17:34:08
I simply can't remember when I first heard Jethro Tull's Benefit, probably about the same time ... so it seemingly didn't blow me over, but simply crept below my skin - still gives me the shivers when I hear it now, humpty years later  *horns*

Jethro Tull:  Benefit  (full album, first track: With You There To Help Me )   www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QtTZJWkms

This guy could really create atmosphere with his recorder  8)

Enjoy !

- Nicky

I really like that. Thanks! Never actually listened to "Benefit". Just the usual "Aqualung" and "Thick As A Brick". Although, I also listened and liked "Minstrel In The Gallery", "Songs From The Wood" and "Heavy Horses".
I think it's about time to revisit Jethro Tull.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 18:13:04
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-09, 17:53:46
Reminds me a bit of this:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-o4I1Dxgs

Sounds to me like a lot of guitar stuff they were doing back in the 50's and 60's.

I find The Supernatural far more subtle and original, Paxi  ;)

And think about calling a song The Supernatural in them days, when everything was about pining luuuuuv, and why did you leave me ?

Quote
Why is it specially for me?

Well, special for you, cuz I thought you'd like'm, and for the simple reason that nobody else plays the links I post (well, occasionally Teunis and Cap)  ::)

Quote
I really like that. Thanks! Never actually listened to Benefit.

:)

Donno, there's somethin special about Benefit ... but maybe it's just me, maybe it's just that one's more impressionable in ones youth. The albums that hit me in those days (the first ones on my Top Albums list) are specially dear to me, particularly Waiting For The Sun, which opened my eyes and ears to rock  ;)


NP  Peter Green  YouTube Mix  www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoasUjXBkm8&list=RD02YoasUjXBkm8  8)

Interesting, from Wiki:

Peter Green was ranked 38th in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". His tone on the Bluesbreakers instrumental "The Supernatural" was rated as one of the 50 greatest of all time by Guitar Player. In June 1996 Green was voted the third-best guitarist of all time in Mojo magazine.

A major figure and bandleader in the "second great epoch" of the British blues movement, Green inspired B. B. King to say, "He has the sweetest tone I ever heard; he was the only one who gave me the cold sweats."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Green_(musician)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2013-10-09, 21:27:37
Jp Propaganda - Sparks
Recycled - Nektar
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-10, 14:11:10
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

On repeat ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 14:52:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 18:13:04
Sounds to me like a lot of guitar stuff they were doing back in the 50's and 60's.

It's supposed to sound like guitar stuff from the 50's/60's. It's from a video game "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" which takes place in early 1960's.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-09, 18:13:04
I find The Supernatural far more subtle and original, Paxi  ;)

And think about calling a song The Supernatural in them days, when everything was about pining luuuuuv, and why did you leave me ?

Well, special for you, cuz I thought you'd like'm, and for the simple reason that nobody else plays the links I post (well, occasionally Teunis and Cap)  ::)

It is very subtle indeed. It's nice, but it doesn't make me want to run to the shops to buy some of his albums...


Just played:
Porcupine Tree - "On The Sunday Of Life"
I never really listened carefully enough to this album. Some pieces are really nice, most of it is just not good. And the ending of And The Swallows Dance Above The Sun was really creepy... :o

Porcupine Tree - "Up The Downstair"
This album is already much better. Although for me, it all really started with "The Sky Moves Sideways".

Porcupine Tree - "Voyage 34"
Not much of an album, more an EP really. I like it. It's crazy.


Now playing:
Nothing at the moment. A little bit of silence once in a while is ok too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2013-10-10, 14:58:50
North Atlantic Oscillation - Fog electric

Post rock/prog sort of stuff and highly recommended

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkAhSSeR8j0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMPe7pdj6Kw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2013-10-10, 20:04:17
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2013-10-10, 14:58:50
North Atlantic Oscillation - Fog electric

Post rock/prog sort of stuff and highly recommended

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkAhSSeR8j0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMPe7pdj6Kw
Cool stuff indeed, I like it  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-10, 23:15:35
Criminal Record - Rick Wakeman one of his finest imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-10-11, 16:01:09
I trawl the megahertz by Paddy Mcaloon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Trawl_the_Megahertz

Fascinating story beyond the album and perfect late night music 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 10:22:48
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 14:52:52
It's supposed to sound like guitar stuff from the 50's/60's. It's from a video game "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" which takes place in early 1960's.

Well, that's good, so Universal Harmony has been re-established  ;D

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It is very subtle indeed. It's nice, but it doesn't make me want to run to the shops to buy some of his albums...

Got ya a step further, kiddo  ;)

You gotta consider the times. It was still basic blues, and pop just beginning to sound like rock. And then this piece turns up  8)

Quote
Now playing: Nothing at the moment. A little bit of silence once in a while is ok too.

Hey, you got a lotta work to do - my whole LP for one  ;)


NP  Stones:  Let It Bleed

Different from the usual Room stuff. Rocks pretty good  *horns*

Iggy, you must have listened to this  ;)

Here, guys, try out Gimmie Shelter, a great song from the album:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-JZPmiEOI

Get into the lyrics too  ;)

A bonus (-ers) for you guys:

Stones:  Angie   www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5_EBAzIPJM

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 18:19:47
NP  Opeth:  The Drapery Falls  (on Blackwater & repeat)

Sublime  *horns*

I'm in an Opeth mood  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-10-12, 21:24:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 10:22:48
Well, that's good, so Universal Harmony has been re-established  ;D

Universal Harmony?

"Universal Harmony advocates a Oneness philosophy. Through self empowerment, you get in touch with your inner divine."
- http://www.universal-harmony.com/

Something like that? ;D And what has "Metal Gear Solid" to do with it?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 10:22:48
Got ya a step further, kiddo  ;)

And a few years back.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 10:22:48
You gotta consider the times. It was still basic blues, and pop just beginning to sound like rock. And then this piece turns up  8)

Yeah... 8) Whatever happened in the 80's and 90's? Now most people are listening to either rap/hiphop or mindless pop music... :(

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 10:22:48
Hey, you got a lotta work to do - my whole LP for one  ;)

Not before you listen to mine!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-10-12, 18:19:47
I'm in an Opeth mood  8)

I'll join you!

NP: Opeth - "Ghost Reveries"
The Baying Of The Hounds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-10-13, 13:43:04
Now playing:
Morow.com internet radio.
Steve Hackett - Fire On The Moon (from "Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth")
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2013-10-13, 14:41:29
Dream Theater- Dream Theater

The Enemy Inside

I'm loving this album. Yet another great release from a great band. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-10-14, 10:17:18
Quote from: bellanova on Sun, 2013-10-13, 14:41:29
Dream Theater- Dream Theater

The Enemy Inside

I'm loving this album. Yet another great release from a great band. *horns*
I agree

NP Rush - Vapor Trails

Tiring ... :P Will further listens change this feeling ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-10-14, 17:43:27
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-10-14, 10:17:18
NP Rush - Vapor Trails

Tiring ... :P Will further listens change this feeling ?

That album is reissued as a new remix. Perhaps that helps a bit. When an album is badly mixed or produced it can take away a lot of the pleasure. But I don't know the album at all, so actually I shouldn't say anything.

Today I played several songs of Neal Morse. Particularly the long songs, and particularly live versions. Which is odd for me, because I enjoy the studio versions a lot more. But it's really cool to see that Neal & Co can pull it off live.


NP:
Marillion - "Happiness Is The Road"

A very laid back album. But I like it very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-15, 11:26:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2013-10-14, 17:43:27
That album is reissued as a new remix. Perhaps that helps a bit. When an album is badly mixed or produced it can take away a lot of the pleasure. But I don't know the album at all, so actually I shouldn't say anything.
I read about a possible reissue but I did not know that it has been done by now. I won't buy it though since I am not enough of a Rush fan to collect their ... let's say so average (IMHO) albums.

NP Unitopia - Artificial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-10-15, 12:37:29
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-15, 11:26:43
I read about a possible reissue but I did not know that it has been done by now. I won't buy it though since I am not enough of a Rush fan to collect their ... let's say so average (IMHO) albums.

I'm not a real Rush fan either. Not that I don't like them, I just haven't heard that many albums by them.
I've heard "Snakes And Arrows" and thought it was really good! I saw it for sale on a Dutch website, for only 9,99 euros, but after a while when I decided to buy it, they changed it to 20,99 euros. So I bought something else then. Later on, it was 9,99 again, but other albums had more priority, and now it's back to 20,99 again... ::) So, I'm just waiting for it to become 9,99 again. ;D

And I also saw a box set with Rush's last seven studio albums ("Clockwork Angels" not included) for 30 euros or something like that. Though it doesn't include "Clockwork Angels" it does in fact have the remixed "Vapor Trails" album. It seems like a nice way to get to know Rush a bit better.

(http://cdn.acfrg.com/i/300_400_fit___png/ACfrG/productpics_fullsize/2/271124a2-emp.jpg) (http://cdn.acfrg.com/i/0_0_fit_ffffff__png/ACfrG/productpics_fullsize/2/271124a2-emp.jpg)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-15, 11:26:43
NP Unitopia - Artificial

I've seen this name quite a few times. What's it like?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-15, 17:57:05
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-10-15, 12:37:29
And I also saw a box set with Rush's last seven studio albums ("Clockwork Angels" not included) for 30 euros or something like that. Though it doesn't include "Clockwork Angels" it does in fact have the remixed "Vapor Trails" album. It seems like a nice way to get to know Rush a bit better.
Well, I don't think that it is their best period, although I really like Roll The Bones (and consider the album cover as one of the best I have ever seen) and part of Test For Echo. I would go further back in time, from Permanent Waves to Roll The Bones but once again I am not a specialist. I can only tell you that my fave Rush album is -by far- Hold Your Fire.

QuoteI've seen this name quite a few times. What's it like?
It's hard to define. It's rather eclectic but I would classify it as (mainly) symphonic prog with hints of jazz (Tesla's Bridge  *horns*) and classic rock. I fell in love instantly with the track What Kind Of World ... which is just a bonus on the special edition (!) but the rest of the album took me more time to get into. Now I love it. As a fan of Neal Morse and Transatlantic, I think you should appreciate it but who knows ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2013-10-16, 11:19:08
Hi Paco,

Good you're taking an interest in Rush, I have all their albums except the first three so thought I'd drop a line  ;)
Having heard the Chronicles collection and 2112, I really got into Rush with the three disc live set Different Stages, my first Rush purchase that got me hooked. My favourite albums would be Moving Pictures, Signals and Grace Under Pressure I guess.

Rush has an extensive back catalogue and went through many different phases/styles. There are sort of 'four album cycles' rounded off by a live album, but stylistically I'd divide their periods slightly differently:

1. Finding their way: Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel: the ones I don't have, the first two heavy rock/garage rock with Led Zep influences, the third their first go at prog rock but still missing the mark a bit.

2. The classic prog period: 2112, A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres. This is their big prog trilogy and classic stuff.

3. Streamlining their sound and adopting new influences: Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals. Also classic stuff and highly recommended. Signals is sort of the transition album to the next period.

4. Synth/new wave period: Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, Hold Your Fire. This period divided their fans, I love it. After Hold Their Fire they had enough and the guitars/rock gradually returned.

5. Back to basics: Presto, Roll The Bones, Counterparts. Their ''pop-rock period' for lack of a better word, lots to enjoy, Counterparts marks a slightly harder edge and the transition to the next period - and has my very favourite Rush track Animate.

6. Not acting their age: Test For Echo, Vapor Trails, Snakes&Arrows, Clockwork Angels. Rush sounding heavier than ever, especially on VP (their comeback album after the hiatus that followed Neal Pearts personal tragedies, just listen to the blazing energy on the intro of the first track) and Clockwork Angels that deliberately nods to their past.

Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2013-10-16, 11:20:36
ps forgot to mention what I am playing which is of course the topic of this thread: Dream Theater - Dream Theater  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-16, 18:43:20
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2013-10-16, 11:19:08
Hi Paco,

Good you're taking an interest in Rush, I have all their albums except the first three so thought I'd drop a line  ;)
Having heard the Chronicles collection and 2112, I really got into Rush with the three disc live set Different Stages, my first Rush purchase that got me hooked. My favourite albums would be Moving Pictures, Signals and Grace Under Pressure I guess.

Rush has an extensive back catalogue and went through many different phases/styles. There are sort of 'four album cycles' rounded off by a live album, but stylistically I'd divide their periods slightly differently:

1. Finding their way: Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel: the ones I don't have, the first two heavy rock/garage rock with Led Zep influences, the third their first go at prog rock but still missing the mark a bit.

2. The classic prog period: 2112, A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres. This is their big prog trilogy and classic stuff.

3. Streamlining their sound and adopting new influences: Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals. Also classic stuff and highly recommended. Signals is sort of the transition album to the next period.

4. Synth/new wave period: Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, Hold Your Fire. This period divided their fans, I love it. After Hold Their Fire they had enough and the guitars/rock gradually returned.

5. Back to basics: Presto, Roll The Bones, Counterparts. Their ''pop-rock period' for lack of a better word, lots to enjoy, Counterparts marks a slightly harder edge and the transition to the next period - and has my very favourite Rush track Animate.

6. Not acting their age: Test For Echo, Vapor Trails, Snakes&Arrows, Clockwork Angels. Rush sounding heavier than ever, especially on VP (their comeback album after the hiatus that followed Neal Pearts personal tragedies, just listen to the blazing energy on the intro of the first track) and Clockwork Angels that deliberately nods to their past.

Enjoy!!
Thanks for this crystal clear overview  ;) I would just add that, when it comes to lyrics, Rush are ahead of most of their competitors.

NP Rush - Counterparts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2013-10-16, 19:26:49
You're right Bupie, Peart is not just the most amazing drummer but also a great lyricist!

NP Arena - Contagious and Contagium

Now why would I be playing that ::)

Keep those pre-orders coming at www.verglas.com  (http://www.verglas.com), we really need them!!  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-16, 23:40:43
Erik, thanks for your in depth reply. I'll certainly keep it in mind when I want to make a decision on a few Rush albums!



NP
Dream Theater - "Dream Theater"

Yeah, I like it. Not surprising, it's Dream Theater! But still, I think I'm on Portnoy's side in this case. I also think Dream Theater could benefit from a small break.
As much as I really love this band, I think instead of the last three albums, they could have made one really good album! Every album from 2009 till now has a few brilliant ideas and really good songs, but unfortunately also filler... The term 'auto pilot' comes to mind.

Anyway, a Dream Theater auto pilot is still better than your regular flying man.

As I see it, the album is split in three parts. 1) The first four songs. 2) the next four songs. 3) the epic.
The first four tracks are nice. I know them quite well now and I know that The Looking Glass is my favourite of these four. The Enemy Inside is not bad either, but it reminds me of earlier songs. It's a typical Dream Theater single. Enigma Machine is... well... not bad, but there are instrumental bits in many of their songs that are much better than this. In my opinion it just pales in comparison with Stream Of Consciousness on "Train Of Thought".

After the first four songs I tend to get a bit bored with the next four... :( Because of this, I never properly get into these songs. They do have their moments, but there's a lot of cliche in either the musical and/or lyrical department. Surrender To Reason seems to stand out, positively. Along For The Ride is really nice too, although the Rudess' solo reminds me of the one on Beneath The Surface of the previous album.

Then there's the epic. No Octavarium I'm afraid. (Or Moviedrome, which I think is one of the best examples of how a cohesive epic should be.) These feel like a bunch of songs linked together. Some are pretty cool and I guess it would've been better if these were just seperate tracks. I think the 4-minute ambient middle section is a bad move. It bored me to death... :-\ Didn't like that at all. Well, I think it's better to talk about this one later, you know, when I listened to it a bit more.

Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed, but like I said: this is far from a bad album. It's actually a good album! I just think it's below par for a Dream Theater album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-17, 09:48:22
Just played:
Spock's Beard - "Spock's Beard"

Here's a self titled album that really means something. This album is really good and one of my favourites of Spock's Beard.
Most bands start their career with a self titled album. Think albums like Yes, Rush, Camel, Gentle Giant, and recently Liquid Tension Experiment, Neal Morse (his first solo album), Blackfield, Flying Colors. It seems more logical to make your debut a self titled. When bands put out a self titled album long after their debut (in Dream Theater's case LOOOOOOONG after their debut) it's mostly got to do with making a statement. With "Dream Theater" they really felt to prove that Dream Theater still stands strong without Mike Portnoy. They can say what they want, I really think this is the reason behind it.

Spock's Beard also felt the need of proving worthy of the Spock's Beard name. And they are. They were searching for their identity on "Feel Euphoria" and "Octane" and they found it here on "Spock's Beard". Love it.


NP:
Spock's Beard - "X"
I missed the boat when it initially came out. Bought it last year or so. But this one is very nice too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-17, 11:58:11
Porcupine Tree - "The Incident"

Very pleasant. And I've got to say, when I'm really in the mood for this album (which oddly doesn't happen very often) I'm really getting a lot out of it.
And, as always when listening to Porcupine Tree, I'm air drumming a lot. ;D I'll gladly trade both my keyboard and guitar for a drum kit and just 20% of Gavin's talent.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-17, 13:58:51
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-16, 23:40:43
Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed, but like I said: this is far from a bad album. It's actually a good album! I just think it's below par for a Dream Theater album.
I think it will grow on you if you don't give up on it. The Bigger Picture, for instance, is a track I really love by now !

NP Rush - Different Stages Live

As I already wrote, I am not a big Rush fan and I am not a big fan of live albums neither but this one is as cool as its cover. It just rocks. Big time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-17, 14:18:26
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-17, 13:58:51
I think it will grow on you if you don't give up on it. The Bigger Picture, for instance, is a track I really love by now !

Perhaps you're right. I'm not giving up! ;D

Edenbridge - "Solitaire"

Pretty decent Symphonic Metal. Catchy tunes, nice choirs and orchestra, Threshold-ish guitars, very nice choruses. I was also very much positively surprised with "MyEarthDream". There's also a new album called "The Bonding". I think I'll need to have that one!
Anyone here who likes Edenbridge? Or is female fronted Symphonic Metal a taboo here? The title track on the "Shine" album is beautiful, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JaksDAK6R4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-17, 21:19:41
H-Blockx - [Fly Eyes #01] Fly

loud, in ya face. good. didn't know, that bands were making metal hard rock thingies that crazy back in 1998. and these are Germans-....^^
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-17, 21:41:24
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-17, 14:18:26
Perhaps you're right. I'm not giving up! ;D

Edenbridge - "Solitaire"

Pretty decent Symphonic Metal. Catchy tunes, nice choirs and orchestra, Threshold-ish guitars, very nice choruses. I was also very much positively surprised with "MyEarthDream". There's also a new album called "The Bonding". I think I'll need to have that one!
Anyone here who likes Edenbridge? Or is female fronted Symphonic Metal a taboo here? The title track on the "Shine" album is beautiful, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JaksDAK6R4

They do quite well what they're doing. But hey, is this cheesy. Teenager-Metal, I'd say, without wanting to step on anyone's foot. I'm not a music maker myself, but I know there's a mechanism is song writing that's called "transpose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transposition_%28music%29)". They're definitely overusing this. Just my 2cents. Again. Sorry.

And no, female fronted Symphonic metal is not taboo here. I once was a bit into Nightwish, but only a few song choices survived. And Stream of Passion (once an Arjen project) are also very good, methinks. Have their albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-17, 21:52:11
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-17, 21:19:41
H-Blockx - [Fly Eyes #01] Fly

loud, in ya face. good. didn't know, that bands were making metal hard rock thingies that crazy back in 1998. and these are Germans-....^^

anyone know similar stuff? this is on repeat, just too good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-10-18, 15:07:36
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-17, 21:41:24
They do quite well what they're doing. But hey, is this cheesy. Teenager-Metal, I'd say, without wanting to step on anyone's foot. I'm not a music maker myself, but I know there's a mechanism is song writing that's called "transpose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transposition_%28music%29)". They're definitely overusing this. Just my 2cents. Again. Sorry.

Hmm this never occurred to me. Well, I like a bit of cheese every now and then. To me it just sounds like extremely catchy sing-along-metal. ;)


NP
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"
No cheese involved. This is very nice music. More of their albums are coming my way as we speak. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-10-18, 18:10:15
JF Rush - Test For Echo Great title track, great artwork and ... well, the rest is less memorable IMHO.

NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater  8)

@ PH : I have nothing against female fronted bands, quite the opposite : Nightwish, Magenta, Touchstone and tons of non prog/non metal bands/artists : Morcheeba, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush. Love them all. Music is one of the domains where sex equality can prevail (well, maybe not at the drummer spot ?  :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:23:24
My Mum's not doing well, so I'v spent last week in her country home taking care of her. My brother took over this weekend. Tomorrow I'm goin back  :(

She has the radio on the whole day, which is good, cuz then I can hear that she's up in the morning, and it gives her some pit-a-pat  :)

Me otoh, man, I go nuts with all that pop and hiphop. Occasionally in the evening, they can play a Queen or Bowie, but Dream Theater, forget it. And it's an even further shot to:

NP  Outworld I

Mmmmmm, what a pleasure  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-10-12, 21:24:43
Not before you listen to mine!

It reminds me of the childhood "If you show me yours, I'l show you mine  :D


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And what has "Metal Gear Solid" to do with it?

Well, you'r Paxi, which is peace and harmony, and the Room is Universal, so ...  ;)

And you can hopefully get metal solid  :D

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Whatever happened in the 80's and 90's? Now most people are listening to either rap/hiphop or mindless pop music... :(

Well, as far as common taste is concerned, it's very much the same. The difference is that in the 80's even progressive artists went disco. Sparks lost it entirely, and compare Jethro Tull's mediocre Under Wraps from the 80's with their sublime Benefit from the 70's. Nowadays we fortunately have many great artists who care hoots about the commercial market, they just do their great stuff, like Arena and DT.

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I'll join you!

NP: Opeth - "Ghost Reveries"

8) Paxi

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:42:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:23:24
My Mum's not doing well, so I'v spent last week in her country home taking care of her. My brother took over this weekend. Tomorrow I'm goin back  :(

She has the radio on the whole day, which is good, cuz then I can hear that she's up in the morning, and it gives her some pit-a-pat  :)

Me otoh, man, I go nuts with all that pop and hiphop. Occasionally in the evening, they can play a Queen or Bowie, but Dream Theater, forget it. And it's an even further shot to:


Hope your mum gets better. Stressful times I would imagine especially with hip hop on the radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:49:23
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:42:47
Hope your mum gets better.

Thanx, Iggy. After the operation four years ago, her brain tumor remained inactive for all these years, but now it's growing again, and the doctors say there's nothing medical that can stop it  :(

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Stressful times I would imagine especially with hip hop on the radio.

Yeah, but for my Mum it seems to be good. I don't think that she really notices what's goin on, except when it's an old song that she knows, but it's good for her to have some human chatting and music around her  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:59:44
A good one:

Lordi:  Devil Is A Loser   www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZjZoJFTOoc

These guys know somethin bout babes  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2013-10-20, 14:56:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 11:59:44
A good one:

Lordi:  Devil Is A Loser   www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZjZoJFTOoc

These guys know somethin bout babes  ;)

- Nicky
I liked Hard Rock Hallelujah better, but this one is fun too  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2013-10-20, 16:59:05
Really sorry for your Mum, Nicky  :(

PP Steely Dan - The Very Best Of
JF Dream Theater - Dream Theater  After a dozen of listens, I would say that the epic is the only letdown of the album. But a big one.
NP Rob Cottingham - Captain Blue  Clever pop prog, keyboards driven 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 17:00:24
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2013-10-20, 16:59:05
Really sorry for your Mum, Nicky  :(

Thanx, Bupie  :)


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-10-12, 21:24:43
Not before you listen to mine!

You know, I actually have, yes, been thru all the artists in your LP  8)

So you owe me one, Paxi  ;)

NP  Michael W. Smith  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Sn5rV6oM0&list=PL87F81339E05F1B03

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 17:45:33
NP  Marco Sfogli  YouTube Mix  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Yf-r-VG7E&list=RD02y9Yf-r-VG7E

Quite a surprise. Thanx, Paxi. This guy really does some great stuff  8)

Got him on my list of fave guitarists now  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 18:11:06
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-17, 13:58:51
As I already wrote, I am not a big Rush fan and I am not a big fan of live albums neither but this one is as cool as its cover. It just rocks. Big time  *horns*

I have some eight Rush albums, spread over their entire catalog, and I like them all. Rush are by all measures a pantheon group. With Clockwork Angels they raised the bar even further. This is the album to go for  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-10-20, 19:06:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 17:00:24
You know, I actually have, yes, been thru all the artists in your LP  8)

So you owe me one, Paxi  ;)

I've also listened to a lot of your LP. ;) But I'll check out some more on YouTube when I don't want to listen to Big Big Train anymore. :P

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 17:00:24
NP  Michael W. Smith  YouTube Mix  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Sn5rV6oM0&list=PL87F81339E05F1B03

Haha, it's probably one of the few artists in my collection that I almost never listen to. I have his instrumental album "Freedom" which I bought when I was into soundtrack music. I thought it was really good at the time. Actually that song is very nice. His voice reminds me a bit of Neal Morse.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 17:45:33
NP  Marco Sfogli  YouTube Mix  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Yf-r-VG7E&list=RD02y9Yf-r-VG7E

Quite a surprise. Thanx, Paxi. This guy really does some great stuff  8)

Got him on my list of fave guitarists now  :)

He IS really good. He has two solo albums out now. Still got to have his second. Of course he also plays on the James LaBrie solo albums. Unfortunately I don't really like them that much (although I haven't heard his latest).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 18:11:06
I have some eight Rush albums, spread over their entire catalog, and I like them all. Rush are by all measures a pantheon group. With Clockwork Angels they raised the bar even further. This is the album to go for  *horns*

Actually I remember not being so fond of Geddy's early high pitch vocal style. Liked "Snakes And Arrows" era vocal style much better. So the two latest albums are probably my first albums when I want to check out Rush.



NP
Big Big Train - "Make Some Noise"
6. Seen Better Days

Man, this is fantastic. 8) It's as if I'm listening to previously unreleased "Trick Of The Tail" songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-10-20, 19:36:35
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-10-20, 19:06:19
But I'll check out some more on YouTube when I don't want to listen to Big Big Train anymore. :P

It would actually be interesting to me if other Roomies made some effort with Outworld I. I regard it as the ultimate rock record - in both senses - at this point in rock history. There will probably arise an album that beats it, but not for many years - now seven years have passed since it was released. Something really very special happened here  ;)

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Haha, he's probably one of the few artists in my collection that I almost never listen to.

I probably won't be seeking him up again, but it was a nice experience listening to his music  8)

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He IS really good. He has two solo albums out now. Still got to have his second.

I'm planning to get his second, reMarcoble, soon, added it to my SL  :)

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Of course he also plays on the James LaBrie solo albums. Unfortunately I don't really like them that much (although I haven't heard his latest).

Yeah, they havent either really gripped me, despite several listens and Tom's warm recom. But I'll revisit them soon .....

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So the two latest albums are probably my first albums when I want to check out Rush.

Absolutely, Paxi  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-10-20, 21:46:12
Sentimental tonight, so it's nostalgia time.

Playlist:

Saga - Behaviour
Saga - Heads or Tales
Marillion - Clutching at Straws
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-10-21, 08:45:08
NP  Michael W. Smith:  Above All

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Sn5rV6oM0&list=PL87F81339E05F1B03

I really like that song. I have that religious vein too, you know, Paxi  ;)


Nice, from Wiki:

Michael Whitaker Smith was born to Paul and Barbara Smith in Kenova, West Virginia. His father was an oil refinery worker at the Ashland Oil Refinery, one of the ten largest oil refineries in the world, in nearby Catlettsburg, Kentucky and his mother was a caterer. He inherited his love of baseball from his father, who had played in the minor leagues. As a child, he developed a love of music through his church. He learned piano at an early age and sang in his church choir. At the age of 10, he had "an intense spiritual experience" that led to his becoming a devout Christian. "I wore this big cross around my neck," he would recall, "It was very real to me." He became involved in Bible study and found a group of older friends who shared his religious faith.

After his older Christian friends moved away to college, Smith began to struggle with feelings of loneliness and alienation. After graduating from high school, he gravitated toward alcohol and drugs. He attended Marshall University for a few semesters while developing his songwriting skills. He also played with various local bands around Huntington, West Virginia. During that time, his friend Shane Keister, who worked as a session musician in Nashville, encouraged him to move to Nashville, the Country Music capital, and pursue a career in music.

In 1978, Smith moved to Nashville, taking a job as a landscaper to support himself. He played with several local bands in the Nashville club scene. He also developed a problem with substance abuse.

"I really started losing touch when I moved to Nashville, around April of '78. I was smokin' marijuana, drinking, doing some other drugs; just being crazy, you know. My mom and dad knew what I was doing. But they never hassled me, they just prayed for me. And I felt convicted by God. Every time I'd wake up I knew: This isn't me. But I couldn't change myself."

In November 1979, Smith suffered a breakdown that led to his recommitment to Jesus Christ. The next day he auditioned for a new contemporary Christian music (CCM) group, Higher Ground, as a keyboardist and got the job. His lead vocals were heard on much of CCM radio with the single, "I Am". It was on his first tour with Higher Ground, playing mostly in churches, that Smith was finally able to put the drugs and alcohol behind him.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Smith

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-10-21, 14:36:39
I listened to Oceans of Time - Touchstone yesterday.

NP  Home - Magenta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-23, 16:29:47
np-> Alter Bridge - [Fortress  CD1 (2013)]  #05: The Uninvited (4:47)

Incredible album, very fine stuff, indeed.

Very silent in here, lately...

@Nicky: I hope your Mum is better, soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-23, 17:44:41
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2013-10-21, 14:36:39
I listened to Oceans of Time - Touchstone yesterday.
And ? My copy should be home soon but I have not heard a single note yet.

QuoteNP  Home - Magenta
This one (actually the 2 CDs edition including New York Suite) took me a lot of listens to get into but now I love it. I hope it will be the same with their latest because so far I find it rather disappointing  :P

NP Original Mirrors - Heartbeat

A reedition on CD of their two and only vinyle albums. It's been almost thirty years since I last listened to these songs but they instantly came back to my memory. I remember playing them a lot in my teenage years. I still like most of them (Boys Cry, Things To Come, Swing Together  8)) even if I have to admit that they sound quite dated. Iggy and Steve "missing" Jones might remember them, maybe Funkster too. Nicky, don't even bother, this is off and bottom-of-the-range in your book  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-23, 17:52:10
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-23, 16:29:47
Very silent in here, lately...

You, on the other hand, are very talkative lately! :)

Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-23, 16:29:47
@Nicky: I hope your Mum is better, soon.

Yes, hope she'll be better!



Yesterday I went to Liège/Luik/Lüttich (whatever) and for the trip back and forth (shouldn't that be 'forth and back'?) I listened to the following:

Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"
Dream Theater - "Dream Theater"
Dream Theater - "Systematic Chaos"
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"
Haken - "The Mountain"
Threshold - "March Of Progress"


Just now, I listened to a selection of Kaipa, Big Big Train, Porcupine Tree, Magic Pie, Genesis, Rick Wakeman and Yes.

Isn't Prog the most versatile music you know? 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-23, 21:29:59
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-23, 16:29:47
@Nicky: I hope your Mum is better, soon.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-23, 17:52:10
Yes, hope she'll be better!

Thanx, guys. She isnt likely to get better, but thanx for your consideration  :)


Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-23, 16:29:47
Very silent in here, lately...

Cap, tell us a good prog story from the high seas  ;)


Bupie, you might be qmused to know thqt my brother cqme up from Paris with his computer with q French keyboqrd ... So I'm struggling ... Man ! Why do the Frenchies have to change everything  :o


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-23, 17:44:41
NP Original Mirrors - Heartbeat
Nicky, don't even bother, this is off and bottom-of-the-range in your book  ;D

Well, thanx for relieving me, Bupie  ;)

Havent even heard of'm  ???


I'm back in my Mum's country house and more than sufficiently updated with the latest pop and hiphop (on the radio). No prog here unfortunately  :(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-24, 13:28:01
JP:
Big Big Train - "Make Some Noise"

NP:
Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-24, 13:34:33
NP Marillion - Radiation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-24, 13:44:11
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-24, 13:34:33
NP Marillion - Radiation

Is that the 2013 edition?

"This Strange Engine", "Radiation" and "Marillion.com" are the only Marillion albums I don't have yet. I think I want them to complete my collection, and perhaps they are not as bad as people say...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-24, 16:34:26
Now playing:
Ayreon - "The Theory Of Everything"

Just arrived! 8) So this is my first listen. Let's see where this goes! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-10-24, 18:44:16
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-24, 13:44:11
Is that the 2013 edition?
No it's the original one. I didn't even know that there is a 2013 edition.

Quote"This Strange Engine", "Radiation" and "Marillion.com" are the only Marillion albums I don't have yet. I think I want them to complete my collection, and perhaps they are not as bad as people say...
This Strange Engine, I can recommend without a doubt *horns*  Marillion.com is missing in my collection. I played Radiation twice today to give it another chance since I never had the bravery to play it again after a few terribly disappointing listens 15 years ago :P  Actually, it is not so bad and could grow on me but it is not an essential album in my book ... by far !

NP Landmarq - Entertaining Angels
I am playing the special edition right now and it's 8) Make sure you get this version if you are interested
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-10-25, 09:49:34
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-24, 16:34:26
Now playing:
Ayreon - "The Theory Of Everything"

Just arrived! 8) So this is my first listen. Let's see where this goes! ;D

Damn, I forgot to order that one, due to being so thrilled abour AB's Fortress, lately!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-10-25, 13:22:53
NP Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-10-26, 21:59:06
IQ - Frequency
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

Ordered this album and would be released yesterday, but it was delayed till next week. Fortunately it's on Progstreaming.com. Really love it  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2013-10-27, 17:27:54
NP Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 20:44:04
The Flower Kings ~ Desolation Rose : Tower One [13:37]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-10-27, 21:24:14
John Watts - The Iceberg Model
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Queen - Made In Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 22:01:07
Rush ~ 2112

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-10-28, 13:13:24
Star One - "Space Metal"

In a few days it's the birthday of a friend of mine. He likes science fiction series and movies and started liking bands like Nightwish and Stratovarius. So I'm planning to buy this album for him. I think he might like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-10-28, 19:47:22
Star One - "Victims Of The Modern Age"

Nice 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-10-28, 20:07:34
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Nosound - Lightdark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-10-29, 09:50:48
NP Landmarq - Entertaining Angels

The more I listen to this one, the more I like it, it's like sitting on the bank of a river watching a crystal clear water running and being filled of serenity  8)

And next it will be the new Ayreon, thanks to Teunis for the progstreaming info  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-10-29, 12:15:11
JP
Ayreon - "The Theory Of Everything"

NP
Ray Wilson - "Chasing Rainbows"

Quality pop rock. Really love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-10-29, 16:54:15
Phideaux ~ No. 7
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-10-29, 23:04:25
Ayreon - "The Human Equation"
I think this is still the best Ayreon album.

As a matter of fact, the new album reminds me a lot of "The Human Equation" and of... "The Final Experiment". I think because of the folk influences.
Am I the only one?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 11:12:45
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"

Still not tired of it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-30, 11:20:08
NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 12:59:16
Mystery - "The World Is A Game"

A pleasant listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 13:55:00
Mike Oldfield - "Platinum"

Interesting. The keyboards/synths make me think of a video game (not one in particular). This is obviously not the best of Oldfield. It's cute though, and funny in a playful way.
People who like Oldfield should take a look at Bjorn Lynne. He's doing somewhat the same and is heavily influenced by Mike Oldfield, but also Clive Nolan and Progressive Rock in general.


Pendragon - "Passion"

Pendragon is not really a band I listen to on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis. But when I do, I like it. This album is so different from "Masquerade Overture" which I really like and think of as an essential Neo Prog album. "Passion" is not really Neo Prog like that. It reminds me of Riverside.


Symphony X - "V: The New Mythology Suite"

I love the keyboard sounds on this album. Very mysterious sound and epic. And I am occasionally fascinated by the Atlantis story.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-30, 17:18:24
PP Ray Wilson - Chasing Rainbows

A pleasant (repeated) listen. Thanks to PH  ;) If you like this, you should really enjoy Primitive Instinct and Fish On Friday, to name two bands in the same vein. Any advice for another album in Ray Wilson's discography (apart from Calling All Stations  ;D) ?

NP Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

Am I listening to the new Pink Floyd album ?  :) Thanks to Teunis for the recommendation ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 18:15:43
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-30, 17:18:24
PP Ray Wilson - Chasing Rainbows

A pleasant (repeated) listen. Thanks to PH  ;) If you like this, you should really enjoy Primitive Instinct and Fish On Friday, to name two bands in the same vein. Any advice for another album in Ray Wilson's discography (apart from Calling All Stations  ;D) ?

Glad you like it! If you want more Ray Wilson goodness, you should check out his first solo album "Change" (which I played a lot), or perhaps his third "Propaganda Man". His second album did nothing for me strangely enough.

If you like it a bit heavier, I can recommend Stiltskin's second album "She"! I've never listened to the first (with the hit Inside), but I have the second and third album. "She" is really good. The third, "Unfulfillment", is alright too (I need to listen to it a bit more), but is more like a Ray Wilson solo album.

Thanks for your recommendations. I'll check them out. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:05:09
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-10-29, 23:04:25
As a matter of fact, the new album reminds me a lot of "The Human Equation" and of... "The Final Experiment". I think because of the folk influences. Am I the only one?
I noticed familiar sounds too, most close to THE indeed. A 8) album indeed, I like folky music!

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-10-30, 17:18:24
NP Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

Am I listening to the new Pink Floyd album ?  :) Thanks to Teunis for the recommendation ;)
You're welcome. Indeed PF influences, yet an own identity. Really great album, hope to get the hardcopy on Friday.

Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Inside Out Music - Music Progress (sampler, played it 1 time, no discoveries for me ;))
Tool - Lateralus (read somewhere this band is similar to Muse, but don't like it that much :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:24:53
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:05:09
Inside Out Music - Music Progress (sampler, played it 1 time, no discoveries for me ;))

Was this sampler part of the iO Pages I did not get? :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:42:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:24:53
Was this sampler part of the iO Pages I did not get? :-\
Yes. Maybe you should contact iO Pages, they'll send you a new magazine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 20:18:00
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-10-30, 19:42:47
Yes. Maybe you should contact iO Pages, they'll send you a new magazine.

I sent them an email last monday... But I guess I should phone them or something.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:35:15
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 13:55:00
Mike Oldfield - "Platinum"
Pendragon - "Passion"
Symphony X - "V: The New Mythology Suite"

You're doin well here, Paxi  ;)

These are three albums that I also like a lot, and all three artists are pantheon with me  8)

But I agree: Platinum is not one of Mike Oldfied's best albums  :-\

My faves are QE2, Exposed (live), Five Miles Out, Crises, and Amarok. The last is rather uneven, but has some sublime moments where MO is at his best  *horns*

Re SyX, they have a good grasp of mythology, including Atlantis  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:54:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:35:15
You're doin well here, Paxi  ;)

Thank you sir.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:35:15
These are three albums that I also like a lot, and all three artists are pantheon with me  8)

But I agree: Platinum is not one of Mike Oldfied's best albums  :-\

My faves are QE2, Exposed (live), Five Miles Out, Crises, and Amarok. The last is rather uneven, but has some sublime moments where MO is at his best  *horns*

Out of those, I have "QE2" (like it), my dad has "Crises" (like it a lot) and I like "Amarok" (don't have it yet). "Five Miles Out" I don't know much about. But since you like it so much, I just have to listen to it!
Since Mike Oldfield is remastering and rereleasing most of his albums now, I'm planning to follow up on them. Already have his first six studio albums. Hopefully he will release another box set (that's how I got them) with the next six.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:35:15
Re SyX, they have a good grasp of mythology, including Atlantis  8)

I know "V: The New Mythology Suite", "Paradise Lost" and "Iconoclast" (all really good), but haven't heard the first four albums and "The Odyssey". Anyone who feels the need to recommend me one?


NP:
Anthony Phillips - "Field Day"
Veeeeeery nice. Not for you if you don't like instrumental acoustic guitar music. Because this is two hours of exactly that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-30, 23:14:28
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
on progstreaming.com while waiting for delivery... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-31, 14:16:27
Sylvan - "Presets"

I really like this cd!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-10-31, 17:36:16
Threshold - March of Progress  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-31, 19:25:25
Yes - "90125"

I like this very much. Don't care what people say!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-10-31, 21:05:48
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-31, 19:25:25
I like this very much. Don't care what people say!

Hey, is there a rebellion against the old and wise in the Room  ;D


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-10-30, 22:54:52
"Five Miles Out" I don't know much about. But since you like it so much, I just have to listen to it!

8) Paxi

It has the wonderful instrumental Mount Teidi, one of my fave pieces. But the whole album is  *horns*

Quote
haven't heard the first four albums and "The Odyssey". Anyone feels the need to recommend me one?

The Odyssey is super too. You can skip their first self-titled album, one good reason being that it has Rod Tyler on vocals, so it's not a "real" SyX album, a bit like Dream Theater's first. But from their second album The Damnation Game on it's pure bliss  *horns*


NP  Magnum:  Vigilante  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:29:11
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-10-30, 23:14:28
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
on progstreaming.com while waiting for delivery... :)

Mine has just arrived and been played.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:33:50
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-31, 19:25:25
Yes - "90125"

I like this very much. Don't care what people say!

It's an excellent album. Produced by.... drumrollll.... Trevor Horn. The album was looked down on by Yes fans and the prog scene, because of its commercial touch and success. But it's brilliant if you ask me. Sound and music at the top of what can be done.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:34:24
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:29:11
Mine has just arrived and been played.

<envy>
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-11-01, 09:40:46
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-01, 12:23:42
NP  Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band:  Because The Night  (live)   

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcqUSi8QPN0

Phew, this guy's got power  *horns*


Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:33:50
It's an excellent album. Produced by.... drumrollll.... Trevor Horn. The album was looked down on by Yes fans and the prog scene, because of its commercial touch and success. But it's brilliant if you ask me. Sound and music at the top of what can be done.

This may seem like mutiny, but I'll run the risk  ;)

90125 is Yes lite, iow not "real" Yes - even considering that Yes is multifarious, but 90125 is tooo far from the real Yes sound - sorry, Cap & softies. Nothin against the Trevors; Rabin worked hard, and his fourth album with Yes, Talk, is a masterpiece  *horns*

Iggy, what do you say ?

I also like TR's solo stuff  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-01, 13:13:08
NP  Genesis:  Undertow

Man, this is sooo goood  *horns*

These guys sure had the flame in them days  8)

And then after Abacab ... hm, guess golf became more important  :'(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-01, 13:32:42
These guys were also reeeal great - all respect:

Guns N' Roses:  November Rain  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE&list=RD02kNGNLo8K6Fk


What's left is an empty shell  :'(

I like to remember musicians in their prime  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-11-01, 18:09:25
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-31, 19:25:25
Yes - "90125"

I like this very much. Don't care what people say!

As Peter said a very good CD. I don't like Owner of a Lonely Heart now though. Although at the time it was a stroke of Genius as it got Yes on mainstream radio.

Np Desolation Angels - The Flower Kings

Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-31, 23:34:24
<envy>

You're time will come. What is a day or two when you will have the rest of your life.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-01, 12:23:42

This may seem like mutiny, but I'll run the risk  ;)

90125 is Yes lite, iow not "real" Yes - even considering that Yes is multifarious, but 90125 is tooo far from the real Yes sound - sorry, Cap & softies. Nothin against the Trevors; Rabin worked hard, and his fourth album with Yes, Talk, is a masterpiece  *horns*

Iggy, what do you say ?

I also like TR's solo stuff  8)

- Nicky

I like TR's stuff as well have you heard 90124 his take on 90125!

I guess I will always have a soft spot for this CD as before this I thought Yes had 'died' so anything was better than nothing.

I will agree that it i not my favourite but it was a crucial CD. The money gained probably kept the band going.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-01, 13:13:08
NP  Genesis:  Undertow

Man, this is sooo goood  *horns*

These guys sure had the flame in them days  8)

And then after Abacab ... hm, guess golf became more important  :'(

- Nicky

And then there were three is underrated imo. A thoroughly enjoyable concet/tour I think it was when they picked up Daryl Streumer and Chester Thomson who were both a great addition for Peter G and Steve H on tour.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-11-01, 19:17:17
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth (cd has arrived and the real thing is sounding awesome 8))
The Gathering - Afterwords
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-02, 11:21:28
NP  Wolverine:  Communication Lost  (first run)  8)

Think Anathema  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-02, 14:01:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-02, 11:21:28
NP  Wolverine:  Communication Lost  (first run)  8)
amazing album *horns*

Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-11-02, 14:27:54
JP The Theory of Everything
NP Desolation Rose - The Flower Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-02, 20:01:30
Knight Area - Between Two Steps
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-11-02, 23:26:04
How's "Desolation Rose", Iggy?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-03, 09:06:22
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-03, 11:08:52
JP  Extreme (ex-Dream):  Waiting For The Punchline  &  Pornograffitti

Extreme are one of my pantheon groups, and these are two great albums  *horns*


NP  Van Halen III

Surprisingly prog and exciting  *horns*

That's cuz Gary Cherone (singer in Extreme) got into the mix. Eddie said that he had found a soulmate in Gary  8)

Unfortunately it didnt lead to more than this one album (from 1998)  :(


If you guys consider yourselves proggies, then try these  :P

Van Halen:  Without You   www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNUeFycBHM&list=PLA605669423D14C0B

Van Halen:  From Afar   www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DHZ7se2NE&list=PLA605669423D14C0B

Actually more Extreme than VH (Eddie has been listenin in well, but don't tell'm that)  ;)

Hey, Jonesey, where the f*** are you, man, missin ya - what should I do with all these softies  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-03, 21:50:46
Knight Area - Between Two Steps
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-03, 22:24:08
Airbag ~ The Greatest Show on Earth

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-03, 22:28:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-03, 11:08:52
JP  Extreme (ex-Dream):  Waiting For The Punchline  &  Pornograffitti

Extreme are one of my pantheon groups, and these are two great albums  *horns*




Mike the II wasn't the drummer on the album Pornograffitti.
He was the drummer on Waiting for the Punchline. Not a bad album btw. ;)
Paul Geary was the drummer on Pornograffitti. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-04, 10:36:50
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-03, 22:28:06
Mike the II wasn't the drummer on the album Pornograffitti.
He was the drummer on Waiting for the Punchline.

And in fact only on three songs, Paul Geary did the rest. One doesnt hear much difference, as PG also is an eminent drummer The rhythm section of Extreme is extremely good  *horns*

Quote
Waiting for the Punchline. Not a bad album btw.

Nope, not at all. Didnt know that you were an Extreme fan, Mad  8)

NP  Extreme:  Waiting For The Punchline  (on repeat)  *horns*

- still waiting  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-11-04, 18:27:16
Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-05, 10:45:17
JF Dream Theater - Dream Theater Frankly, after about a dozen of complete listens, I find it great  *horns*

NP Haken - The Mountain First listen. A very different beast. I would not call it progmetal, more something like crossover prog even if it has some heavy parts. Very diverse and interesting so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-05, 14:53:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-05, 10:45:17
JF Dream Theater - Dream Theater Frankly, after about a dozen of complete listens, I find it great  *horns*

Of course, no surprise here  :)

I have a period where I'm engrossed in other stuff - Extreme, Gun N' Roses, Van Halen, just inducted GNR into my pantheon *horns*  - but I know there'l come a time when I'l just have to hear the new DT-album  ;)

See, if you guys would do the same with Outworld I, you'd experience the same enthusiasm ... but we all have our religions  :)


NP  Guns N' Roses:  Appetite For Destruction I & II  &  Greatest Hits, with their fabulous cover:

Sympathy For The Devil   www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8REf-lFYSw

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2013-11-05, 19:03:37
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2013-11-02, 23:26:04
How's "Desolation Rose", Iggy?

At the moment it is enjoyable.

I am enjoying AirbagThe Greatest Show on Earth more which is playing at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-11-05, 20:02:19
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
np: The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 12:24:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-09-21, 13:38:15
NP - Guns N' Roses - Estranged   As good as any prog metal ballad?  No, ...

(Just changed the order of the ? and ,)

Nicky.
So I guess that you have changed your mind since the above "No" some six years ago ...  ;D

NP Touchstone - Oceans Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-06, 14:33:11
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 12:24:26
So I guess that you have changed your mind since the above "No" some six years ago ...  ;D

Sh**, Bupie, you shouldnt have reminded me about that. Man, that was six years ago, had forgotton all about having written that  ::)

Well, we have a previous Danish prime minister, Jens Otto Krag, who said: You have a standpoint until you replace it with another. (He changed from being anti-EU to being pro.) And, I'm 58 y/o, so I'm entitled to some senile demens  ;D

Ms 007 and her oldest son had been going at me with GNR. Well, good stuff, but didnt seem pantheon. Then I fell over the November Rain video last week. That hit me hard, for personal reasons: My Mum is born in November, and is now fading fast (this November), and she really is a November Child. "Nothing lasts forever." All of a sudden Axl was singing directly to my heart  :'(

And with passion, man, those guys are deep into music - deeeeeeep  *horns*

And the video is really gripping, watched it now I don't know how many times (I don't mind the babes at all) 8)

Then followed their super cover of Sympathy For The Devil (the last song they made before Slash, Duff and Matt left, what passion!), and then Civil War, Knock On Heaven's Door ... sorry about my volte-face, Bupie, but yes: These guys have (had) it !


NP  The Clash:  London Calling  8)

One of my prog FB-friends enthused about this album  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2013-11-06, 16:58:56
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-11-05, 20:02:19
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space


Still no When Age has Done It's Duty?  :(

NP Genesis Revisited II Live at Hammersmith - Steve Hackett and many friends
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-11-06, 18:48:50
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2013-11-06, 16:58:56
Still no When Age has Done It's Duty?  :(
Good call, that's a great album too.

np: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-11-07, 18:46:11
Sky Architect - A Billion Years Of Solitude
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-07, 22:06:42
Opeth - "Watershed"

Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-11-08, 08:34:03
Chris - Days Of Summer Gone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-08, 12:26:15
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"

Haken - "The Mountain"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-08, 13:29:29
NP Orphaned Land - All Is One

As Teunis wrote in the dedicated thread, it's on progstreaming right now. Go and listen  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-11-08, 18:42:06
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Circle Of Illusions - Jeremias ~ Foreshadow Of Forgotten Realms (4 tracks ....... and I heard enough ;))

np: Katatonia - Dethroned & Uncrowned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-08, 20:51:24
Dream Theater - "Awake"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-11-08, 23:27:55
Haken ~ The Mountain

Sysyphus and his impossible task.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-09, 13:33:52
Muse - The 2nd Law
Nosound - Lightdark

np: Mike Oldfield - Crises (full album on YouTube)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-11-09, 13:53:38
It will probably come as no surprise.

Yes - Close to the Edge (2013 Remix)  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-11-09, 17:02:26
Death Angel- The dream calls for blood

In a mood for a bit of thrash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-09, 19:20:09
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth  8)

jp: The Green Violinist - More Thrill And Never Ending Blessings (not bad at all, will play it again)
np: Ray Wilson - Chasing Rainbows (nice songs, but 'too much of the same' for my taste)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2013-11-09, 20:10:12
Woodkid, Run Boy Run. Considering buying his album, I really like his soundtrack-like songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-10, 18:11:48
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-09, 13:33:52
np: Mike Oldfield - Crises (full album on YouTube)

Great album  *horns*

Teunis, how are you with Mike Oldfield ?

NP  The Shadow Theory:  Behind The Black Veil  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-10, 21:27:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-10, 18:11:48
Teunis, how are you with Mike Oldfield ?
Have to admit they're not part of my collection, but I know 'Crises' and 'Tubular Bells', as they were owned by my big brother. So I've heard them a lot and I do really like them.

Today:
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Toto - The Seventh One
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-11, 12:48:05
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-10, 21:27:09
Have to admit they're not part of my collection, but I know 'Crises' and 'Tubular Bells', as they were owned by my big brother. So I've heard them a lot and I do really like them.

My fave is QE2, herewith warmly recommended. Second fave is Exposed (live)  *horns*


NP  Guilt Machine:  On This Perfect Day  (full album)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn1E9aMZuKE

Surprisingly good  *horns*

I haven't been a big Arjen fan (like some of you), but I must say that this is impressive, also great singing by Jasper Steverlinck (Arid)  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-11-12, 10:21:50
Anthony Phillips - Field Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 11:13:08
NP Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

I know that many Roomies really praise this album. Iggy, didn't you write that it is one of your all-time favorites if not THE one ? Sorry but after almost a dozen listens during the past two years, I have to admit that it does not move me  :-[ It's pleasant, it's clever, I can see the point behind the story but unfortunately I am not moved not thrilled. That's it, too bad for me ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 12:22:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 11:13:08
I have to admit that it does not move me

I too have to admit that Phideaux havent gripped me yet. I don't mind weirdness at all ;)  but I miss melody there  :-\

Bupie, how's it goin with Royal Hunt - has your Hunt (not Helen) begun (well, I know you like Paradox, you'll be surprised ....)  ;)

Bupie, try this one, think ya'll like it, wonderful atmospheres, a bit Porcupinetreeish, bit'o Muse too (hey Teunis). I'v become rather addicted:

NP  Guilt Machine:  A Perfect Day  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn1E9aMZuKE

Already got two songs on my Classic List  8)

Lori must'v gotten some b*s somewhere  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-11-12, 15:19:22
Nicky, check out some more Arjen stuff. I think Star One could be your cup of tea.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-11-12, 15:20:43
Pleasure to kill by Kreator  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 17:04:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 12:22:03
I too have to admit that Phideaux havent gripped me yet. I don't mind weirdness at all ;)  but I miss melody there  :-\

Bupie, how's it goin with Royal Hunt - has your Hunt (not Helen) begun (well, I know you like Paradox, you'll be surprised ....)  ;)

Bupie, try this one, think ya'll like it, wonderful atmospheres, a bit Porcupinetreeish, bit'o Muse too (hey Teunis). I'v become rather addicted:

NP  Guilt Machine:  A Perfect Day  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn1E9aMZuKE

- Nicky
Well, I haven't received the Royal Hunt CDs yet and I can't watch YT from my computer at work. So the answers will come later  ;)

NP Nothing at the moment, unfortunately
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-11-12, 18:34:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 12:22:03
a bit Porcupinetreeish, bit'o Muse too (hey Teunis). I'v become rather addicted:

NP  Guilt Machine:  A Perfect Day  (on repeat)
Fortunately not so much Porcupine Tree ::). (Hey Nicky), already own this album and like it a lot *horns* ;).

np: Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 18:47:21
NP Big Big Train - Make Some Noise

On progstreaming. Man, I love what I hear *horns* It's strange since all the songs but four come frome TEE Pt1 and 2. I own Pt1 and like it moderately and I did not buy Pt2 after a few unconvincing listens on progstreaming. But here I love everything -dont ask me why :o- so I guess that I will have to go for the full power thing  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 20:02:03
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-11-12, 15:19:22
Nicky, check out some more Arjen stuff. I think Star One could be your cup of tea.

Thanx, Paxi, I'll check out Star One ....  :)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 17:04:18
Well, I haven't received the Royal Hunt CDs yet and I can't watch YT from my computer at work. So the answers will come later  ;)

You'r so full of excuses, Bupie  ;D

Now that I'v given Paxi and Mad thorough beatings, it's your turn


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-11-12, 18:34:03
Fortunately not so much Porcupine Tree

How can you not like PT, Teunis ? It's almost the definition of a Roomie: One who likes PT :D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Smegal on Wed, 2013-11-13, 04:30:38
Now playing with myself!!!

Does that count?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-11-13, 07:46:28
Quote from: Smegal on Wed, 2013-11-13, 04:30:38
Now playing with myself!!!

Does that count?

Too much information
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2013-11-13, 08:30:27
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 11:13:08
NP Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

I know that many Roomies really praise this album. Iggy, didn't you write that it is one of your all-time favorites if not THE one ? Sorry but after almost a dozen listens during the past two years, I have to admit that it does not move me  :-[ It's pleasant, it's clever, I can see the point behind the story but unfortunately I am not moved not thrilled. That's it, too bad for me ...

Indeed it was me at least you have given it a chance. I also like No 7 but I guess you will probably give it a miss.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 12:22:03
I too have to admit that Phideaux havent gripped me yet. I don't mind weirdness at all ;)  but I miss melody there  :-\


I am surprised that you think there is a lack of melody. There is definitely a lack of metal and growling  :D

Played recently Tommy - The Who
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-13, 11:37:09
Quote from: Smegal on Wed, 2013-11-13, 04:30:38
Now playing with myself!!!

Does that count?
I suppose that the answer is yes since it fits the thread's title. Would you recommend it ?

@ Iggy. Actually, I have another Phideaux song, called Tempest Of Mutiny, on a CRS New Species free CD, and I find it great. So maybe I will try another of his albums.

NP Touchstone - Oceans Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-11-13, 13:14:31
*Ahem* right...


Now playing:

The Flower Kings - "Desolation Rose"

Already the first listen, this seems to sink in much better than all of my previous Flower Kings encounters.
"Banks Of Eden" initially disappointed me (like all TFK albums do), but eventually became a very listenable album for me (after multiple listens), and I even enjoy it now. ;D

Now I still need to get properly into "Paradox Hotel" and I'll work my way from there.

I've said it before, thay it frustrated me enormously that I didn't like The Flower Kings, since I LOVE everything Roine Stolt does. It seems that it's finally changing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2013-11-13, 17:55:48
Quote from: Smegal on Wed, 2013-11-13, 04:30:38
Now playing with myself!!!

Does that count?

Hohoho, is it christmas already?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-11-13, 19:08:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-12, 20:02:03
How can you not like PT, Teunis ? It's almost the definition of a Roomie: One who likes PT :D
I wish I knew, just no click with their music and I've tried. Too complicated for me I suppose ;).

jp: Chris - Days Of Summer Gone
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-13, 20:09:04
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2013-11-13, 17:55:48
Hohoho, is it christmas already?

A nice present for a woman  :D

NP  Guns N' Roses:  Use Your Illusion I

Really super  *horns*

Axl has a lot more depth than I thought  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-11-13, 21:22:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-13, 20:09:04
A nice present for a woman  :D



I heard/read/whatever that they can cast it in plaster. ...

Nice, beside the light on your bedside table. ... hehehe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 11:43:57
JP:
Guilt Machine - "On This Perfect Day"
I must say that I agree with Nicky. It has a bit of a Porcupine Tree feeling to it. The drummer, Chris Maitland, was of course a drummer for Porcupine Tree. So maybe he brought some of the tree into the mix.

NP:
The Flower Kings - "Desolation Rose"
This is going very well. At times, it reminds me a bit of Transatlantic! I always thought that honour went to Neal Morse's music, but here I definitely get a Transatlantic feeling.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-11-14, 12:57:34
NP Fish - Field Of Crows
I own it for years but never had given it a proper and attentive listen. I am enjoying it big time right now (The Lost Plot is catchy as hell *horns*) even if I feel, as always with Fish's solo albums, that the soli (keys or guitar) are too often unimpressive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 14:19:45
Spock's Beard - "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep"

This is actually a perfect album. One of the best of the Beard and a very good start into a new era.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-11-14, 17:58:35
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day

Haven't played it for ages, but somehow I was inspired to ::). Wow, impressed 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 18:38:16
The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"

Yup.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-14, 20:15:29
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-11-13, 21:22:48
Nice, beside the light on your bedside table. ... hehehe.

In my case the bedside table would crumble under the weight  :D


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-11-14, 17:58:35
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day

Haven't played it for ages, but somehow I was inspired to ::). Wow, impressed 8).

Can't imagine anyone who could do that  ;)

Yeah, I experience much more intensity than in my two Ayreon albums. Maybe it's cuz it was a catharsis for Arjen and Lori  8)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 11:43:57
JP:  Guilt Machine - "On This Perfect Day"
I must say that I agree with Nicky. It has a bit of a Porcupine Tree feeling to it. The drummer, Chris Maitland, was of course a drummer for Porcupine Tree. So maybe he brought some of the tree into the mix.

Yup, Paxi, it mait (just) land there  :D

See, Teunis, Porcupine Trees grow all over the place  ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-11-14, 12:57:34
NP Fish - Field Of Crows
I am enjoying it big time right now, even if I feel, as always with Fish's solo albums, that the soli (keys or guitar) are too often unimpressive.

You don't listen to it for the solos, Bupie, you listen to it cuz of Fish's tremendous singing *horns*

If you want great guitar solos, then Outworld and Jeff Loomis are the answer (DT you already know). Rusty Cooley, Jeff L, and Master Petrucci are my fave guitarists. Listen to an old lead guitarist - who hasn't smoked more joints than he knows what he's talkin about  ;)


Just received from an Amazon shop:

NP  Van Halen 3  *horns*

I'm ahead of you guys again  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:00:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-14, 20:15:29
I'm ahead of you guys again  ;)

Get the other six Ayreon albums and we'll talk.


Devin Townsend - "Addicted!"

I'm addicted! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:41:16
Marillion - [Brief Encounter (Remaster) - 1986 - #01] - Lady Nina
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:53:03
Marillion - [Brief Encounter (Remaster) - 1986 - #02] - Freaks

what a great time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-11-14, 23:03:47
Alter Bridge - [Fortress - 2013 - #05] - The Uninvited

in yer face. i feel wicked.  *horns*

Just commented on their facebook page about crappy CD production. Let the flame war begin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-15, 11:57:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-14, 20:15:29
Just received from an Amazon shop:

NP  Van Halen 3  *horns*

I'm ahead of you guys again  ;)
Do you talk about the 1998 album, called III, or about the third album of the band, Women And Children First ? If it is the latter, I don't think that you are ahead of me since this is the very first vinyle album I bought in March 1980, along with Duke's Genesis, that was released this same month. I really liked Duke and really disliked Women And Children First (though it has a great title and cover). I haven't listened to it for something like thirty years !

Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:53:03
Marillion - [Brief Encounter (Remaster) - 1986 - #02] - Freaks

what a great time
Indeed  8)

NP Big Big Train - Make Some Noise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 12:10:13
JP
The Flower Kings - "Desolation Rose"

NP
Sound Of Contact - "Dimensionaut"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-15, 12:45:06
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:53:03
Marillion - [Brief Encounter (Remaster) - 1986 - #02] - Freaks

what a great time

You really know how to smear it in, Cap - but I agree  ;)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-11-14, 22:00:32
Get the other six Ayreon albums and we'll talk.

I don't think so, Paxi, not for a while iac, they'r bit too much musical like for my taste (it's an age matter). But he's 8), Arjen, I like Guilt Machine a lot (just got the cd today - Yeah!) *horns*

We're talkin anyway, aint we, Paxi  :-*


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-15, 11:57:32
Are you talkin my correction, my style about the 1998 album, called III, or about the third album of the band, Women And Children First ?

Van Halen III, Bupie, super album, try it out:

From Afar  www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DHZ7se2NE

I posted it earlier - but with you guys ...  :D

Doesn't matter, cuz it's one'f the best songs EVA  *horns*

Quote
Duke's Genesis

You know, Bupie, I think it's the other way round - altho today I prefer it your way  ;D


NP  Van Halen:  Best Of

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbEW9Zv7f6U

Their early stuff sounds rather superficial today, quite festive tho ... but along the way ...  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-15, 13:26:40
Yes Nicky, my poor English catches me again although I try to make my best ...

NP Subsignal - Paraiso

Wow, quite impressive at first listen ! It makes me think of a lighter version of Vanden Plas. Go and listen on progstreaming.com
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-15, 13:40:35
NP  Van Halen III  (on repeat)  *horns*

Here's a super song with a very visible (audible) Genesis touch the sorta song Genesis could'a made post-Abacus if they had kept their touch and had a guitarist with Eddie's abilities:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHcgpCUD9U&list=PLgM26Qh99kv2b2yBLo1FS7VCUvXaOWlTU

Oh, man, this is sooooooo good, gotta get Van Halen in my Pantheon - just for this album  8)

Let's see about the rest .....  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:11:16
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-15, 13:26:40
NP Subsignal - Paraiso

Wow, quite impressive at first listen ! It makes me think of a lighter version of Vanden Pas. Go and listen on progstreaming.com

Thanks for the reminder. Listening now!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:35:03
Kreator - Phantom antichrist

Even some acoustic guitars on there  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:46:36
Still listening to Subsignal's "Paraiso"

I don't know why, but it makes me think of a heavier version of Yes. :o  Does that make sense?

Just like Bupie, I'm impressed! I'm surely going to listen to more of this!


This is the successor to Sieges Even, right? Does that band come recommended?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 15:20:01
NP

Chris - "Days Of Summer Gone"
I like the cover art! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-11-15, 16:22:58
Ah!!!!

I so need this!!!!

NP>  Pantera ~ Cowboys from Hell  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-11-15, 19:27:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-14, 20:15:29
See, Teunis, Porcupine Trees grow all over the place  ;D
Not in my cd box anyway :).

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-15, 13:26:40
NP Subsignal - Paraiso

Wow, quite impressive at first listen ! It makes me think of a lighter version of Vanden Plas. Go and listen on progstreaming.com
Just played this one too and I'm as impressed 8).
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:46:36
Still listening to Subsignal's "Paraiso"
This is the successor to Sieges Even, right? Does that band come recommended?
According to Wikipedia Sieges Even was disbanded in 2008. Two members (Arno Menses and Markus Steffen) formed Subsignal. I've heard the Sieges Even album 'Paramount', which is a fine album.

np: Leap Day - From The Days Of Deucalion, Chapter 1. Nice music, but don't like the vocals at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 22:45:23
Played Outworld again today. Still nice, but for some reason it doesn't grip me in the same way as it first did.

Now playing:
Steve Hackett - "Genesis Revisited II"

I really like this. Steve made a very nice tribute to his former band. The songs were already good of course, but I think he actually improved on them here and there. Mainly because of introductions or instruments. Some of the vocals are not really an improvement.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-15, 23:20:03
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 22:45:23
Played Outworld again today. Still nice, but for some reason it doesn't grip me in the same way as it first did.

It's simply a question of balls, Paxi; some have'm, some don't. But don't worry, one can have a good life without'm, like half of the world's population are born without  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-16, 08:28:30
Sieges Even - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-11-16, 10:07:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-15, 23:20:03
It's simply a question of balls, Paxi; some have'm, some don't. But don't worry, one can have a good life without'm, like half of the world's population are born without  ;D

- Nicky

I did have them. But when I listened to Outworld, they spontaneously dropped off. ;)

It will be fine. I'll listen to it again when I'm in my angry mood.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-16, 18:37:10
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Mystery - One Among The Living

np: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-16, 22:24:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-16, 18:37:10
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

I very muchly like that album. :)
Though it's Airbag as we know it, it is a bit rougher than before.
I can appreciate that.  *horns*


Quotenp: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything

And I'm playing The Human Equation.
currently Day Six: Childhood

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-17, 15:28:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-16, 22:24:04
I very muchly like that album. :)
Though it's Airbag as we know it, it is a bit rougher than before.
I can appreciate that.  *horns*
Yeah, they are definitely growing, both as musicans and the recording quality 8).

Steve Lukather - Candyman (5.1 version) *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-11-17, 15:41:38
The Flower Kings - "Back In The World Of Adventures"
A direct follow-up to Roine Stolt's "The Flower King", in sound and musicians.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-17, 17:01:36
Dream Theater ~ Dream Theater (2013)

I'm quite a bit dissapointed with the album.
Especially the 'big one' is a let down.
It's nice, especially the beginning but some parts are big question marks.
The orchestral piece in the middle and the end for instance...it would've been better if they skipped those two.
And then Along for the Ride. ...

Give me a break, guys. ... Mike the Ist was right about one thing; they lack inspiration. ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-17, 21:10:41
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-19, 10:01:49
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-17, 17:01:36
Dream Theater ~ Dream Theater (2013)
Especially the 'big one' is a let down.
Yes, I agree about this one
QuoteAnd then Along for the Ride. ...
I really like it, especially the guitar during the second verse and the keys solo. But I can understand that you have a déjà vu feeling about it.
Overall, I am not disappointed at all, even if I miss a masterpiece song like Breaking All Illusions on the previous album.

NP Big Big Train - Make Some Noise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-11-19, 10:42:49
I'm with Mad on this. Although, I still like it. Dream Theater's best albums are behind us. But their selftitled album is still a good listen.
They are somewhat repeating themselves.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-19, 10:01:49
NP Big Big Train - Make Some Noise

Seems you really like it! ;D

Just listened to Big Big Train's "English Electric, Part Two". Probably my number one of 2013.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2013-11-19, 13:35:04
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:46:36
Still listening to Subsignal's "Paraiso"

I don't know why, but it makes me think of a heavier version of Yes. :o  Does that make sense?


No  ;D

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-11-15, 14:46:36

This is the successor to Sieges Even, right? Does that band come recommended?

Yes they are quite similar imo.

NP Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-19, 18:05:49
NP Royal Hunt - 20th Anniversary

It has finally arrived. And the package is really >:( Imagine an old VHS-type and size box with four discs and a ... 8 (!) pages booklet, with only one of them giving written infos. No story of the band, no notes, not even the mention of the album where each song is taken from. No nothing, really  :P

The DVD is, let's say, forgettable (amateurish videos), the music I don't know yet. So far I am in the middle of CD 2 and I could describe it as a mix between Ten and Sonata Arctica. I am rather confident that it will grip me more than Ten, though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-11-19, 18:44:08
Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-19, 20:42:39
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-19, 18:05:49
So far I am in the middle of CD 2 and I could describe it as a mix between Ten and Sonata Arctica.

Surprising comparison, Bupie. I never thought of Sonata Arctica when listening to RH - but I know you like SA very much  8)

I actually find that RH are rather close to Arena  :)

Just goes to show how subjective the experience of music is  ;)


NP  Guilt Machine:  On A Perfect Day  (on repeat)   *horns*

And yes, Paxi, I will also get into Star One .....  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-20, 19:16:31
NP Big Big Train - Make Some Noise

Yes, PH, I really like and the Full Power is ordered.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-11-20, 19:25:17
Clive Nolan ~ Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-11-21, 13:58:40
I listened to two fantastic albums:
Ayreon - "The Human Equation"
and
Steve Hackett - "Voyage Of The Acolyte"

I rarely see people mention Steve Hackett... Come on people! He is the guitarist of Genesis!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-11-21, 17:48:16
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-11-21, 19:21:50
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-11-21, 13:58:40


I rarely see people mention Steve Hackett... Come on people! He is the guitarist of Genesis!!

Mostly because I only have four albums of the man (EX-Genesis btw (mierenn**k*r-mode off).
Three best of-Genesis albums (revisted and live) and the one you are playing.

I really like the last two albums, especially the renewed Supper's Ready is awesome, but I hardly play the other two.

Shame though. He makes wonderful music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-11-21, 19:22:14
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-21, 21:13:05
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-11-20, 19:25:17
Clive Nolan ~ Alchemy

Just got the cd, but

NP  Sepultura:  Chaos A.D.  8)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-11-21, 13:58:40
I rarely see people mention Steve Hackett... Come on people! He is the guitarist of Genesis!!

I'v listened a lot to Wild Orchids, which I like  *horns*

- got Steve Hackett into my Pantheon  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-22, 12:32:28
NP Mystery - The World Is A Game

I think that this one could make a perfect birthday gift for PH  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-22, 15:20:06
NP Pagan's Mind - God's Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-11-22, 19:23:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-11-22, 12:32:28
NP Mystery - The World Is A Game

I think that this one could make a perfect birthday gift for PH  :)

Hopefully not!
I really like this cd, but I already have it. And another one wouldn't be very... practical...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-23, 00:24:51
Archive ~ Controlling Crowds

What an amazing band!  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-23, 09:40:37
Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2013-11-23, 11:06:55
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-23, 09:40:37
Subsignal - Paraiso
Playing it too right now. I have received the SE including a bonus live CD that is about 70 minutes long and will allow me to discover their previous material  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-23, 17:21:14
jp: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-23, 21:56:12
Fates Warning ~ Darkness in a Different Light

<----cool; post 7777.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-11-24, 16:31:42
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Muse - The 2nd Law
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-11-24, 19:49:04
Yes - "Going For The One"

Like it a lot! 8) The epic Awaken is indeed one of Yes' best works. At first I didn't really notice that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-11-24, 20:43:06
JP
Yes - "Fragile"

NP
Yes - "Relayer"

And I'll probably listen to "Tales From Topographic Oceans" next.

To say it with Pringles: Once you pop, you can't stop.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-24, 21:15:57
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-11-24, 19:49:04
Yes - "Going For The One"

Like it a lot! 8)

This is one of the albums that changed the World - of rock, at least *horns*


NP  Sepultura:  A-Lex

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhe3g7SGAxI&list=PL7E2B5A29B178C372

This sounds very different from the early albums with the Cavalera brothers, almost like an entirely different group :o

Well, I'll have to hear more Sepultura before I make any more general statements  ..... ;)

Much more of a groove than on Chaos A.D., which was a bit much thrashy to my taste. A-Lex I'm considering buying :)

"A-Lex is the second concept album released by Sepultura, following 2006's Dante XXI which was based on Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy. A-Lex is based on the 1962 book A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, which in 1971 was adapted into a film version by Stanley Kubrick."

Very interesting, ainit, and probably surprising to most Roomies that Sepultura are into this sorta stuff 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 09:09:19
PP Fates Warning - FWX I just can't get into this one. The sound and general mood is too ... metallic and cold, if this can mean something :P I have the same problem with Rush, sometimes. This is a kind of music I lack empathy for.
JF Dream Theater - Images & Words I still have goosebumps listening to this one. Man, what a (positive) shock it was on first listen ! The set of tracks 2-5 is just outstanding and the second half of Learning To Live is almost perfect  *horns*
NP Haken - The Mountain This is challenging and demanding. I had the same feeling about Aquarius (I don't know Visions).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 14:14:02
NP Royal Hunt - 20th Anniversary

Well, I am trying ... and struggling :P But I confirm that I can indubitably hear some similarities with Ten.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-25, 15:55:00
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 14:14:02
Well, I am trying ... and struggling :P But I confirm that I can indubitably hear some similarities with Ten.

Bupie, both with Ten and RH (and Van Halen), you should start with their best albums, resp. The Twilight Chronicles and Collision Course (and III), and take it from there. My experience is that the best albums give the best clues to digging a group  ;)

Somehow you always manage to avoid the best albums of groups, Bupie - donno how you do it  ???

OK, you got Priest's best, Nostradamus, but the key to this album is getting into the lyrics .....  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-25, 16:03:27
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 09:09:19
PP Fates Warning - FWX I just can't get into this one ... I have the same problem with Rush, sometimes ...

OK, a couple more tips for you, Bupie, as I'm in my generous mood today  ;D

The best Rush album is their latest, Clockwork Angels, and the best FW album (pre Darkness In A Different Light, which I haven't yet heard) is A Pleasant Shade Of Gray (altho the latter is more debatable).

Get these, and then we can talk about it .....  ;)


NP  Clive Nolan:  Alchemy

First listen. I can already hear that this is a groundbreaking album  *horns*

Guys .....  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 17:15:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-25, 15:55:00
Somehow you always manage to avoid the best albums of groups, Bupie, donno how you do it  ???
Well, I don't know, maybe it is a gift ? Or maybe I foolishly trust the majority of reviewers/raters for a first try at a band ? Which led me to Paradox with RH : http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=304  ;)

That being said, I am not always in sync with the majority, as my avatar suggests  ;D

NP Royal Hunt - 20th Anniversary

Still fighting. So far, I have a better feeling with the tracks representing the period from their debut to Fear. Yes, I know Nicky, we disagree again ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-25, 21:43:27
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-11-25, 17:15:27
Well, I don't know, maybe it is a gift ?

Well, Frenchmen have p*y on their mind all the time (not 90% of the time like the rest of us), so logic and system are a bit astray  :D

Quote
Or maybe I foolishly trust the majority of reviewers/raters for a first try at a band ?

Well, I guess I'm just above all those - as Paxi will readily confirm  ;)

Let me use this opportunity to recommend to you the site with the ablest reviewers of metal and hardrock: www.metal-archives.com

Here, I admit to being upstaged rather often; some of these guys have an unbelievable comprehension.

E.g. it was here that I found the swooning reviews of Outlook I - and I had barely even heard of this group - two of them saying that this was the best metal album eva - and they were right  *horns*

Quote
Fear

Fear is a great album, Bupie. The RH albums I usually recommend as starters are Collision Course, The Mission, and Fear  *horns*

But all of the albums from Moving Target to X are superb  8)

Just avoid their latest studio album Show Me How To Live. Donno what happened, but it falls real short  :'(


NP  Clive Nolan:  Alchemy  (on repeat)

Spellbinding  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2013-11-26, 12:20:43
Hell - Chapter and curse

A top slab of metal with hints of Maiden , Priest and Mercyful fate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-11-26, 12:38:29
Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited ii
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:25:16
NP  Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill

Rather strenuous, admittedly, it has everything - growl, shout, scream, stark lyrics, skew guitars, nervy drums - so not for Caps and Teunises - but super for us who dig expression - a great classic  *horns*

Any other Pantera fans around ? They'r Panthe(r)on with me  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:47:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-11-25, 21:43:27
Let me use this opportunity to recommend to you the site with the ablest reviewers of metal and hardrock: www.metal-archives.com
Thanks, I know and visit it regularly  :)

NP Marillion - Somewhere Else
Not recommended to metal-archives readers ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:55:00
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:47:51
Thanks, I know and visit it regularly  :)

Super, Bupie ! Have you written any reviews yourself ?

Quote
NP Marillion - Somewhere Else
Not recommended to metal-archives readers ...

H-Marillion are second-line for me, just under Pantheon, the "Other groups & artists that I enjoy listening to nowadays". (Fish-Marillion are Pantheon.)

I have Seasons End, Holidays in Eden, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, Anoraknophobia, and Marbles - bought under the influence of Room fandom, and in the hope that they would rise to earlier days of glory, which never happened, imo, of course :o but I got Cap with me here ;) - which I play occasionally. Ms 007 likes them - more than Opeth & Co. ;)

I'm not likely to buy any more - but I'll keep these :)


NP  Star One:  Space Metal

First listen, sounds more like Ayreon than Guilt Machine, but let's see .....  8)

Star One fans: Which is best, Space Metal, Victims of the Modern Age, or Live on Earth ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2013-11-26, 14:35:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:25:16


Any other Pantera fans around ? They'r Panthe(r)on with me  8)

- Nicky

Yep, me. ;)

Though I have to be very 'angry' do dive into this band. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-11-26, 15:54:15
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2013-11-26, 12:38:29
Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited ii

Good one! 8)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:47:51
Thanks, I know and visit it regularly  :)

Me too. They are actually called Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. And there's also metalmusicarchives.com, the metal brother of progarchives.com.
;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-11-26, 13:55:00
NP  Star One:  Space Metal

First listen, sounds more like Ayreon than Guilt Machine, but let's see .....  8)

Star One fans: Which is best, Space Metal, Victims of the Modern Age, or Live on Earth ?

I really like "Space Metal". It's been in my possession a few years longer than "Victims Of The Modern Age", which I also like, but I guess I need to listen to it more to give a better opinion on it.
I don't have "Live On Earth" (yet), but I always prefer studio albums over live albums. Having said that, I plan to buy it, since there's a reissue and it's pretty cheap. And on "Live On Earth" they play some Ayreon songs, which is great.

I think "Victims Of The Modern Age" might be more to your liking. It's more modern (it was released a year after Guilt Machine), and I think it's less Ayreon sounding.

JP
Haken - "The Mountain"
This is really a Shattered Room must have.

Ratings:
Prog Archives: 4.48 (4.5/5 stars)
Metal Music Archives: 4.79 (5/5 stars)
Encyclopaedia Metallum: 89%

NP
Roine Stolt - "Wall Street Voodoo"
Guys, if you're looking for a guitar album, look no further. Roine is one of my favourite guitarists and his style is so recognisable on this one. I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-27, 11:53:55
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2013-11-26, 14:35:02
Though I have to be very 'angry' to dive into this band. ;)

Maybe I should annoy you some more, and make you Mad, or Madder, or Maddest, or whatever the f*  :P


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-11-26, 15:54:15
Me too. They are actually called Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives.

In German, there's a word for it: Klugscheisser  ;D

Quote
I think "Victims Of The Modern Age" might be more to your liking. It's more modern (it was released a year after Guilt Machine), and I think it's less Ayreon sounding.

OK, I'll check it out. Thanx, Paxi  :)

Quote
Haken - "The Mountain"
This is really a Shattered Room must have.

You'r prob right about that, Paxi  :)

Haven't heard it yet myself. Too busy checkin stuff like:

NP  Sepultura:  A-Lex  *horns*

I go very much for the ruffstuff  8)

Just ordered the cd  :)

From Wiki: A-Lex is the eleventh studio album by the Brazilian metal band Sepultura. It was released on 23 January 2009 by independent German record label Steamhammer Records. This is the first album featuring new drummer Jean Dolabella, since the departure of Igor Cavalera in 2006.

This is the second concept album released by Sepultura, following 2006's Dante XXI which was based on Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy. A-Lex is based on the 1962 book A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, which in 1971 was adapted into a film version by Stanley Kubrick.

The title is a pun on the main character from the novel, Alex, and the Latin for "without law": a (without) + lex (law); presumably referring to how Alex and his companions behaved.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-Lex

Tasty  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-27, 23:37:56
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

Arrived today. Great package, great booklet, great music. Me happy  *horns*  Who wants my EE Pt1 copy (not kidding) ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2013-11-27, 23:54:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-27, 11:53:55
Maybe I should annoy you some more, and make you Mad, or Madder, or Maddest, or whatever the f*  :P



Ah sweetheart. Thanks!  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-28, 19:56:10
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2013-11-27, 23:54:59
Ah sweetheart. Thanks!  :P

Didn't know you were a masochist, Mad. Out with the whip then ....  ;D

NP  Seventh Key  YouTube Mix

Winds Of War is a great song - straight to my Classic list  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG_DCYp8sfM&list=PL4E12442A48CB88F7

Got Mike Slamer from City Boy on the guitar, and Billy Greer from Kansas on vox and bass, so ... First listen to this group ....  8)

You guys aint up to much these days >:(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-28, 20:54:07
Nothin like a b* with B*s to liven up the music  ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGkoCkVazA&list=PL4E12442A48CB88F7

Check up Mike's look when she turns up  ;D

Actually it's not such a great song, rather standard rhythm and blues, but who cares  :D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-29, 21:41:10
Immortal:  All Shall Fall  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOOebk_dKFo

I seem to be alone with this pleasure in the Room  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-29, 21:58:40
Nice surprise:

NP  Decapitated:  Homo Sum

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KFObx3n2K0

From Wiki: Decapitated is a death metal band that formed in Krosno, Poland in 1996. The group comprises guitarist, founder and composer Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka, vocalist Rafał Piotrowski, and bassist Paweł Pasek. Decapitated have gained recognition as one of the genre's most widely respected bands and one of the finest exponents of technical death metal. The band earned an international fan base in the underground music community, and became an innovating act in the modern death metal genre.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapitated_(band)

Hm, who would'v expected something like this from Poland ?

Wow, the Poles seem eager to join the game, and they sure are getting there  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-30, 00:05:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-28, 19:56:10
Didn't know you were a masochist, Mad. Out with the whip then ....  ;D


Only when I watch Cars, Nicky. ;)

Admit it, you still like me!

NP> Riverside ~ Shrine of New Generation Slaves : Deprived (Irretrievably Lost Imagination) [8:26]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-30, 12:54:17
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-30, 00:05:17
Only when I watch cars, Nicky. ;)

It's called a Maserati, Mad, there's a difference  ;D

Quote
Admit it, you still like me!

So much that I'd like to give you a beating  :D


JP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

Wonderful album, full of gems, Mike treats us to a bit of everything, and jars us now and then  *horns*


NP  Van Halen:  Balance

VH is my latest big discovery. III is of course a masterpiece. So I also got Balance, the one right before. First listen, sounds  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-30, 19:58:07
Subsignal - Paraiso
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:44:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-29, 21:41:10
Immortal:  All Shall Fall  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOOebk_dKFo

I seem to be alone with this pleasure in the Room  :o

- Nicky

As if you didn't know the cause for this. Overuse of double bass, scream/growl/whatever esacapes the throat, overall noise hardly recognizable as "music", i.e. played with instruments meant to create music, but obviously completely failed to do so. Sorry. I also have a colleague at work who constantly tries to convince me of "the next level in music", which to me is basically white or pink noise that would make me think something's wrong with the stereo, but he says it's highly sophisticated sound creation. Am I too harsh on these things, or too narrow minded? Maybe. I would rather call it conservative :)

End of rant.-

on topic:

np: Electric Light Orchestra - [Flashback (Disc 3) - 2000 - #01] - Don't Bring Me Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:52:11
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:44:17
As if you didn't know the cause for this. Overuse of double bass, scream/growl/whatever esacapes the throat, overall noise hardly recognizable as "music", i.e. played with instruments meant to create music, but obviously completely failed to do so. Sorry. I also have a colleague at work who constantly tries to convince me of "the next level in music", which to me is basically white or pink noise that would make me think something's wrong with the stereo, but he says it's highly sophisticated sound creation. Am I too harsh on these things, or too narrow minded? Maybe. I would rather call it conservative :)

End of rant.-


Definitely not a rant in my book.
You like it or you don't, I'm okay with that.
Personally, there are quite a few symphonic/progressive blackmetal bands that I don't like but I do like some of the growls from time to time.
It fits with Opeth, it fits with Scar Symmetry and the likes, but it doesn't fit in everything.

NP> Epica ~ The Phantom Agony

Yup, growls. :)
And Simone Simmons.  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-01, 21:56:55
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:44:17
As if you didn't know the cause for this.

:-[ Cap. Pleazzz don't keelhaul me  :'(

Yeah, well, I understand why most people, even you guys who are more open, don't like this sorta stuff.

Until I experienced them live at Copenhell, I also wondered how anyone can actually enjoy it.

Well, the concert was a bomb - almost literally. It was like being assaulted with a Stalin Organ - with Stalin himself growlin thruout - with loving jabs  ???

Needless to say, everything else gets blown outta your mind - total catharsis.

But what's great about this particular band is that they'r really fabulous musicians. There's a lotta atmosphere and the lyrics are very vivid - mainly cooooooold. And after a while you begin hearing the variation - after a looong while.

It's a very special musical experience - and therefore they'r pantheon with me  *horns*

And therefore I just ordered their latest album All Shall Fall  8)

Well, after this, I guess I'll have to take the keelhauling, gotta make some sacrifices for great music  :o

NP  Immortal:  Sons Of Northern Darkness

Their classic album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-02, 16:02:54
NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous  *horns*

Subsignal are a worthy heir to the great Sieges Even. They took the melodic and atmospheric part, and tuned down the jazzy experimental part a bit 8)

I think that all Roomies can enjoy this music :)

Teunis, occasionally you really have good taste ;)

Thanx for tipping me on this super band :-* (not cuz I wanna kiss you, but I'v used the other happy smileys)

Well, OK, a bit more than occasionally ;D

Even tho you'r not old enuff for growl, you and I share quite a number of great groups 8)

I just ordered Paraiso (at Amazon.UK) :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-12-02, 18:10:33
Hey Nick

Immortal are a no for me - the blast beats , satanic imagery and corpse paint are really not my thing at all.

Decapitated -  i am partial to a bit of well made death metal - Pestilence , Carcass , Hail of bullets , Bolt thrower and Decapitated are certainly in that bracket. Good call sir  8) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-02, 21:24:48
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-12-02, 18:10:33
Immortal are a no for me - the blast beats , satanic imagery and corpse paint are really not my thing at all.

Corpse paint, yes, that's obvious, Funky, but the satanic imagery ? It's more Norse paganism with Immortal. And blast beats ? That's more All That Remains, and even more, Vildhjarta. Immortal are more double-bass pummeling  ;D

Yeah, a year ago I would'v forsworn that I could become a fan of Immortal. And all of a sudden with Copenhell they became pantheon. How ones music experience can change :o

Look at how Paxi's experience of Yes has changed - super :)

It's like with everything in life: These sorta shifts show that the person participates, engages him/herself, deliberates, takes stances ... and all of a sudden has an experience that makes him/her change opinion completely - I think that's great  8)


NP  Clive Nolan (and friends):  Alchemy

I take it in parts. Takes time to get into the story.

Only Teunis and me who listen to Alchemy ?

Dya guys know who Clive N is ?  :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-03, 08:55:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-02, 21:24:48
NP  Clive Nolan (and friends):  Alchemy

I take it in parts. Takes time to get into the story.

Only Teunis and me who listen to Alchemy ?

Dya guys know who Clive N is ?  :P

Clive Nolan... yes... isn't that the guy who plays in a band called Amphitheatre or something?

Eventually I will listen to "Alchemy" but "She" was not much to my liking (it's probably not bad, I'm just not much into musicals), so I'm afraid it would disappoint me... :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-03, 18:16:52
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous

Indeed, 8) band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-03, 21:49:08
Today I played a few of my lesser played albums of 2013:

Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
I should play this more often. It's really good! The guitarist (who is not Steven) is really good! As is the drummer (who is Marco Minneman). I think this could be better than "Grace For Drowning".

Edenbridge - "The Bonding"
A pleasant listen, but "MyEarthDream" is far more better.

Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. 1"
This was actually my second listen because I only just bought it a few days ago. I'm very impressed! This is very nice symphonic prog. Sometimes it reminds me of A.C.T...

Sound Of Contact - "Dimensionaut"
Sorry Simon. But this is not really my thing I guess. Thanks to daddy, this band is hyped and a bit overrated if you'd ask me. There are a couple of nice tunes but it somehow feels forced to me.

Ray Wilson - "Chasing Rainbows"
I like this. Other than the aforementioned this doesn't sound forced to me at all. My only complaint is that the songs sound a bit alike. But it is very relaxed, happy and easy music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2013-12-03, 21:53:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-02, 21:24:48

NP  Clive Nolan (and friends):  Alchemy

I take it in parts. Takes time to get into the story.

Only Teunis and me who listen to Alchemy ?

Dya guys know who Clive N is ?  :P

- Nicky

Yep I enjoy Alchemy. Good story and some great tunes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-04, 12:53:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-03, 08:55:08
Clive Nolan... yes... isn't that the guy who plays in a band called Amphitheatre or something?

;D

Quote
Eventually I will listen to "Alchemy" but "She" was not much to my liking (it's probably not bad, I'm just not much into musicals), so I'm afraid it would disappoint me... :(

She and Alchemy are very much about story. Clive concocts a good tale, and there's a lot to think about: Immortality, reincarnation, twin souls, love, fate, deviation from fate etc.

And there's some mighty good music here and there - well, trust il Maestro  *horns*

Paxi, you like Ayreon a lot. That's very much rock musical  ;)


NP  Lostprophets  on  YouTube  *horns*

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-QpZcOu-A 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjKmCxyKmas

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-04, 19:11:11
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-04, 21:40:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-04, 12:53:06
;D

She and Alchemy are very much about story. Clive concocts a good tale, and there's a lot to think about: Immortality, reincarnation, twin souls, love, fate, deviation from fate etc.

And there's some mighty good music here and there - well, trust il Maestro  *horns*

Paxi, you like Ayreon a lot. That's very much rock musical  ;)


NP  Lostprophets  on  YouTube  *horns*

E.g.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-QpZcOu-A 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjKmCxyKmas

- Nicky

Nick , are you serious after last week ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-25108439
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-04, 21:55:07
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-04, 21:40:50
Nick , are you serious after last week ?

Funky, if you'r a metalhead, you may do such things. So you and I can also rape babies and stuff. Alice Cooper paved the way long time ago.

;D

Yeah, I knew about that. Well, obviously some metallers are f'ed up in their heads. Dave Holland, Priest's drummer for many years, on British Steel amongst others, was also "found guilty of one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecent assault of a teenage boy taking drum lessons at Holland's house" (Wiki), altho he himself "maintains that he is innocent and that the relationship with his pupil was not sexual". Whatever the case, it doesn't make BS less of a masterpiece.


NP  Subsignal:  Beautiful & Monstrous  &  Van Halen III  (both on repeat)

Some of you guys are into B&M, but none into VH III. Both albums are magnificent. You guys are missing out on something real BIG. Why the f* don't ya ever listen to a wise old man like me  ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-05, 19:02:19
jp: Ton Scherpenzeel - The Lion's Dream (nice, even a bit classical, flutes. But won't make it to my collection, too many great releases :))
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives (guess I've played it about 5 times by now. Really like this stuff)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-12-05, 21:15:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-05, 19:02:19
jp: Ton Scherpenzeel - The Lion's Dream (nice, even a bit classical, flutes. But won't make it to my collection, too many great releases :))
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives (guess I've played it about 5 times by now. Really like this stuff)

I have seen these Von Hertzen Brothers mentioned everywhere. What kind of music is it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-12-05, 22:30:44
Yes - "Relayer"
Gates... is very nice indeed. I need some more work on the other two.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-06, 09:12:20
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-12-05, 21:15:25
I have seen these Von Hertzen Brothers mentioned everywhere. What kind of music is it?
Hard to describe, it just rocks. Great guitar solos and the melodies appeal to me. You can read a review from Progwereld here (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/recensies/album/von-hertzen-brothers-%E2%80%93-nine-lives/) (in Dutch) or have a listen on Progstreaming: here (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00556%20-%20Von%20Hertzen%20Brothers%20-%20Nine%20Lives) ;). I would suggest the last track to give you an idea.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-06, 19:00:33
Today:
Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1)
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Arena - Contagious
Arena - Contagium
Arena - The Edits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-07, 13:07:44
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-07, 15:21:00
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-12-07, 15:56:48
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-07, 15:21:00
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy

I just played that.

NP The Pineapple Thief - What we have Sown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-12-07, 18:06:15
Carcass - Heartwork

Death metal or melodic death metal ? but whichever it is a great album with some fine Maiden/Thin Lizzy esque twin guitar leads
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-07, 20:37:33
jp: Wolverine - Still
np: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-12-07, 23:16:45
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-07, 20:37:33
jp: Wolverine - Still
np: Katatonia - Dead End Kings

Hats off to you sir , they are a couple of belting albums  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:15:49
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:54:48
Played, for me and Ms 007:

Dream Theater:  Take Away My Pain
Dream Theater:  The Best of Times
Guns N' Roses:  November Rain

"Nothing lasts forever" ;)

Took a bonus in The Count Of Tuscany, which comes right after The Best Of Times  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-09, 13:07:47
Many people consider Axl's singing histrionic, and I did too for many years, but today, particularly after having acquired a taste for Kelly Sundown's singing, I thoroughly enjoy Axl's deep passion  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-09, 13:21:38
NP  Clive Nolan:  Alchemy

Admittedly, Clive has made better music - some of it is almost circus music - but the story is fascinating  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-12-09, 17:56:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:54:48
Played, for me and Ms 007:

Dream Theater:  Take Away My Pain
Dream Theater:  The Best of Times
Guns N' Roses:  November Rain

"Nothing lasts forever" ;)

Took a bonus in The Count Of Tuscany, which comes right after The Best Of Times  *horns*

- Nicky
Nothing but great songs, here 8) As I said countless times, I am often wondering if Steve Rothery had replaced John Petrucci for the guitar solo of Take Away My Pain since it has a 200% pure Marillion feeling.

NP Panic Room - Skin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-09, 18:21:46
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-09, 19:28:28
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-10, 15:32:20
NP  Angra:  Holy Land

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syreby0P5Mg

This will make Bupie happy, I know ;)

Reminds me of Blind Guardian, with some Brazilian folklore blended in 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-10, 15:46:25
Indeed Nicky. A great band, about to release a live DVD with Fabio Leone as a singer. Don't know what it will sound like but maybe the link you gave (can't reach YT from my computer at work) will provide an answer, if it is a recent rendition of the song ?

NP Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-10, 16:18:49
Bupie, the YouTube is the full album from 1996.

I will start it again when it's thru 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-10, 17:48:04
NP  Angra:  Holy Land  (on repeat)

Man, is this album fabulous  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Ordered it (from Amazon.UK) - donno if I can afford it, but great music goes before everything else, donit, guys ;)

There are only few left, so you gotta be quick if ya wanit.

Rebirth was sub-pantheon imo, but with Holy Land, Angra goes straight to my pantheon list  8)

Thanx for your insistence, Bupie :)

Even you get things right occasionally ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-10, 19:22:33
Subsignal - Paraiso 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-11, 12:14:54
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-10, 19:22:33
Subsignal - Paraiso 8)

Just got it (from Amazon)  *horns*

Gonna listen to it shortly ....  8)


JP  The Tea Party:  Triptych

Great album, great group - pantheon  *horns*

Paxi, I can particularly recommend it to you, also cuz the lyrics are very good ;)

How come it's always me who finds the great music :P

Well, I think it was Mad, who got me onto TTP - so thanx, Mad :)

So you Roomies aint totally useles to me ;D


JP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

Super album. Particularly the last 15 minutes are sublime. Here, guys, take it from 0:45 :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJjGTxoXtSI

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-11, 20:10:49
jp: Queen - The Miracle
np: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 10:05:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-10, 17:48:04
NP  Angra:  Holy Land  (on repeat)

Man, is this album fabulous  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Ordered it (from Amazon.UK) - donno if I can afford it, but great music goes before everything else, donit, guys ;)

There are only few left, so you gotta be quick if ya wanit.

Rebirth was sub-pantheon imo, but with Holy Land, Angra goes straight to my pantheon list  8)

Thanx for your insistence, Bupie :)

Even you get things right occasionally ;D

- Nicky
You're welcome  ;)

Actually, I prefer Angels Cry to Holy Land ... but you can get both in the same package for a very decent price : http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/277-4417123-9320921?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=angra%20holy%20land%20angels

If I had to make a ranking of their studio albums, it would be :

1. Temple Of Shadows (absolute masterpiece, their proggiest, which is the reason why it is disliked by many metal fans)
2. Angels Cry (fresh and brilliant debut album)/Rebirth (oustanding first half, very good second half)
3. Fireworks (an underestimated album that rocks big time, produced by Chris Tsangarides who also produced, amongst others, an album called Painkiller)
4. Holy Land (the favorite of many fans, I find it very good but slighty inferior to the other Matos era albums. Great cover and artwork)
5. Aqua (their latest, a pleasant listen but with few highlights)
6. Aurora Consurgens (the only one that I find hard to get into. Lacks the great melodies of the other albums)

NP Angra - Angels Cry  8)

Despite the fact that Ricardo Confessori is presented as the drummer and has his picture in the booklet, he was not in the band by the time of the recording so they used Alex Holzwarth (of Sieges Even and now Rhapsody fame, amongst many other collaborations) as a session drummer. I guess this choice has something to do with the fact that the recording took place in Germany.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-12, 13:07:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 10:05:03
Actually, I prefer Angels Cry to Holy Land ... but you can get both in the same package for a very decent price

I like the original issues (gladly remastered), and I'v already ordered Holy Land. (It actually cost a bit more than the double release.)

Quote
1. Temple Of Shadows (absolute masterpiece, their proggiest, which is the reason why it is disliked by many metal fans)

OK, I'v encountered that phenomena a few times (e.g. Priest's Nostradamus & Van Halen III), and it usually means that it's an album to my taste, so Thanx for the useful info, Bupie  8)

Quote
3. Fireworks (an underestimated album that rocks big time, produced by Chris Tsangarides who also produced, amongst others, an album called Painkiller)

That's the one I'm planning to get next, as it's the one between the two I have.

Chris T produced several Priest albums, so he's my man :)

Quote
4. Holy Land (the favorite of many fans, I find it very good but slighty inferior to the other Matos era albums. Great cover and artwork)

Oh, man, I'm playing it all the time  *horns*

Note also Andre Matos' sensitive piano playing  8)

The wonderful Silence And Distance already made it into my Classic song list :)

I'd like to get Paxi into it; think he'l like it ;)

Interesting that one of the songs is called The Shaman. Shaman was the name of Andre, Luís Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori's (drums) first post-Angra group.

Quote
NP Angra -
Holy Land  ;)

Have to check up on what Andre Matos has done after his spell in Angra - an extraordinary musical talent .....  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-12, 13:54:50
Hm, the magic stopped - gotta give it another spin, "once again" ;)

NP  Angra:  Holy Land

Already got five of the songs on my Classic list - now how's that possible ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 18:35:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-12, 13:07:59
I'd like to get Paxi into it; think he'l like it ;)
Hum, I am not so sure, PH has a strong tendency to contrariness when the advice comes from you ;D  But yes, it should please any Roomie but those who could not stand Matos' voice.

QuoteInteresting that one of the songs is called The Shaman. Shaman was the name of Andre, Luís Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori's (drums) first post-Angra group.
Holy Land  ;)

Have to check up on what Andre Matos has done after his spell in Angra - an extraordinary musical talent .....  8)
Well, the first Shaman album, Ritual, is a very good place to start :)  Matos also contributed to Avantasia's The Metal Opera I & II, the Part I being my favorite speed metal album ever *horns*

NP Angra - Angels Cry
I am pretty sure that songs like Carry On or Angels Cry could reach your Classic list too ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-12, 19:04:05
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 18:35:55
Hum, I am not so sure, PH has a strong tendency to contrariness when the advice comes from you ;D

Right, Bupie, I could probably find some bullshit album and write that it's tame and soppy, and straightaway Paxi would tell us all that it's a prog masterpiece ;D

Otoh we're sharing Yes these days, so I gotta be a bit easy on him :D

Quote
But yes, it should please any Roomie except those who could not stand Matos' voice.

I never thought that there could be any beef with his singing. It doesn't seem to be harsh in any way ???

Quote
Well, the first Shaman album, Ritual, is a very good place to start :)

Thanx, Bupie, I'll run it soon, and return to you .... :)

Quote
Matos also contributed to Avantasia's The Metal Opera I & II

Hm, I wasnt so hot on The Scarecrow. But I'll give The Metal Opera a run .... :)

Quote
I am pretty sure that songs like Carry On or Angels Cry could reach your Classic list too ...

You know what, Bupie, I really believe you  *horns*


NP  Angra:  Holy Land

Repeat has become a poor word for it ;)

OK, let's try a different tack: Paxi, this is a f'd up album ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-12-12, 19:22:13
;D
Funny guys you!

I will check it out!

"Triptych" by The Tea Party and "Holy Land" by Angra.
Anything else? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-12, 19:37:24
jp: Asia - XXX
np: Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 21:12:30
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-12-12, 19:22:13
;D
Funny guys you!

I will check it out!

"Triptych" by The Tea Party and "Holy Land" by Angra.
Anything else? ;)
Yes, since you ask, please check Kansas' Leftoverture  :)

NP Santana - Borboletta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-12-13, 12:05:44
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-12, 21:12:30
Yes, since you ask, please check Kansas' Leftoverture  :)

Oh yes, I need to revisit that one. I've heard the album and thought it was really nice. I realised that Neal Morse was probably inspired a lot by Kansas.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-12-13, 17:32:23
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

What else ?  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-13, 18:31:26
JP  Dream Theater:  Self-titled

Super  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Vintage DT. Mike Mangini was a great choice. This album sounds the way we know and love DT. I haven't yet identified the differences between Mike I and Mike II, just acknowledged that DT sound just right and are still the flagship of progrock  8)

Already got three pieces from the new album for my Classic song list :)

Well, I usually end up putting most DT-songs there ;)


NP  Shaman:  Ritual

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RocrqzxlAk

First run  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-13, 19:10:37
pp: Riverside - Out Of Myself (too long ago that I played this one, great album 8))
jp: Pendragon - Not Of This World (also a very enjoyable album)
np: RPWL - A Show Beyond Man And Time (on Progstreamingclassic.com. Considering buying the DVD version, like it a lot)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-12-13, 22:39:48
Echolyn ~ Mei

49 minutes of prog-heaven in one song.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-14, 19:38:47
Today:
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Steve Lukather - SantaMental

jp: Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days
np: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-15, 17:27:53
Airbag - All Rights Removed
IQ - The Wake
Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-16, 13:49:31
JP  Haken:  Mountain

First run. Super ! Quite different from the two first albums, real prog group *horns*


NP  Angra:  Holy Land

There's somethin very special about this album  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-12-16, 17:18:43
NP Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:01:03
Cap, whaddaya think of this one:

Angra:  Holy Land  (song)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pUSyhSd1r0

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:33:09
Intriguing. Nice ideas, musically. The singer makes it unbearable, though. Let me look up what I last said about Angra :)

Later stuff (just listening to rebirth album) is not my style. Speed-metal or so.

np: Clicking one of the links on the right: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFbfFToc8w0 (Hangar the reason of your conviction)
Who names a band after a garage for planes?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:49:37
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:56:15
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:49:37
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything

Today I took the time to do "part 1" with headphones and booklet. Very interesting story, interesting music, great musicianship. Who asked if I also find the lyrics a bit too "cheesy"? Can't say that yet. But the again English is not my mother tongue and I'm no expert, so I might miss a few pieces of cheese :)

What doesn't please me so much yet, that, although I'm somewhat into prog, I actually like to have choruses or at least returning themes throughout an album from time to time. This album seems to not have that, intentionally if I get the interviews right.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-16, 21:54:36
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2013-12-16, 18:33:09
Intriguing. Nice ideas, musically. The singer makes it unbearable, though.

:-) Cap

Yeah, Bupie was also into problems with the singing. As to me, I like it a lot. Thanx for your honesty, Cap.


NP  Ayreon:  The Theory Of Everything  8)

Since you guys are talkin so much about it. First run. I liked the male singing in the first track a lot. Is that JB singing ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-12-16, 22:34:21
Frost* - The Dividing Line

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5MuCEN56Hs

This song is really great. And for some reason I have never heard it before, and it's three years old already!
I guess I need "The Philadelphia Experiment" now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-12-16, 22:34:49
Sean Filkins - War and Peace and other stories. I really love this CD.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-17, 09:43:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-16, 21:54:36
:-) Cap

Yeah, Bupie was also into problems with the singing. As to me, I like it a lot. Thanx for your honesty, Cap.
:o No, I have no problems with Matos' singing, I just wrote that it could be an issue for some people. But not me :) And my greatest regret is not to have seen Angra live ... because I did not know them yet when there were opportunities :P

Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2013-12-16, 22:34:49
Sean Filkins - War and Peace and other stories. I really love this CD.  *horns*
Yes, very good album, The English Electric being an awesome song.

NP Avantasia : The Metal Opera Part I  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 12:22:23
NP  Subsignal:  Paraiso  &  Live in Mannheim  *horns*

Paraiso upholds their standards from Beautiful & Monstrous, and that's saying a lot 8)

I'd like to see the guys live. They seem real nice and talented :)

But they'r barely wikied, so they probably won't be coming to Copenhagen for a while. They'r not either the sorta band that would be invited to Copenhell :-\

Maybe we should get Arno to growl - huh, Teunis ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-17, 09:43:19
No, I have no problems with Matos' singing, I just wrote that it could be an issue for some people. But not me :)

I know, Bupie. I didn't say that you didn't like the singing ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 12:59:20
NP  Angra:  Fireworks

First run  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 13:41:18
Rush - "Clockwork Angels"
Really like it! A LOT! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 13:50:44
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 13:41:18
Really like it! A LOT! 8)

That makes sense, Paxi, cuz it's a milestone in rock  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Happy to share  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 13:59:01
NP  Angra:  Fireworks  (on repeat)

Seems at this point as super-duper as Holy Land  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:01:29
Subsignal - "Paraiso"

Very nice.
The song A Long Way Since The Earth Crashed (especially the chorus) really reminds me of Yes for some strange reason. Probably has something to do with the vocals. Nicky what do you think?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:40:19
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:01:29
Nicky what do you think?

Paxi, I'v only played the album once. But I'll listen in on the song and see if I can recognise what you'r saying .....  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:58:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 13:59:01
NP  Angra:  Fireworks  (on repeat)

Seems at this point as super-duper as Holy Land  *horns*

- Nicky
Yes, I know that feeling :) The first three songs are killers. I really dig the guitar intro of Petrified Eyes.

NP Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture On progstreamingclassic. Great album, that took some time to grow on me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 17:19:03
Bupie, I actually started listening to Angels Cry, but the first few minutes were too much power metal for me. I'm actually not much of a power metal guy, like I gave my three DragonForce albums away a while ago. I'm not either into so-called fantasy lyrics.

But I will return to it; after all Angra is now pantheon with me  ;)

Holy Land with it's nerve, melody, sweetness, great rhythms, and ample variation is very close to being the perfect album for me  *horns* *horns* *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-17, 22:22:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-17, 12:22:23
Maybe we should get Arno to growl - huh, Teunis ;D
No thanks, don't like skipping tracks :).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-16, 21:54:36
NP  Ayreon:  The Theory Of Everything  8)

Since you guys are talkin so much about it. First run. I liked the male singing in the first track a lot. Is that JB singing ?
That's right, JB is the first male singing. Info here: http://www.arjenlucassen.com/content/new-ayreon-release-the-theory-of-everything/ (http://www.arjenlucassen.com/content/new-ayreon-release-the-theory-of-everything/), just scroll down a little bit  ;).

Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2013-12-17, 22:24:44
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:01:29
Subsignal - "Paraiso"

Very nice.
The song A Long Way Since The Earth Crashed (especially the chorus) really reminds me of Yes for some strange reason. Probably has something to do with the vocals. Nicky what do you think?

Yes there are similar vocal techniques.

Np 01011001 - Ayreon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-18, 12:36:36
Leprous - Bilateral

Many thanks to Maddox for his post about  this band and i am getting hooked into their prog metal world  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:15:28
Here, guys, special for you: One of the most brilliant - and charming - guitarists in the World:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tOE1nOdHQU

Just for the totally ignorant: Rusty Cooley is the guitarist of Outworld. Outworld I is to my mind the pinnacle of metal  *horns*

Till now it's their only release. But we're all hoping ..... :-\

And Paxi, he's a person of deep faith :)

Secret: All the biggies are.


NP  Rusty Cooley: Self-titled

This is his first studio album, from 2003. Here you can hear a full-fledged guitarist, both technically and emotionally.

Here's a real nice piece from the album. It starts out easily, and then ... !!! Breathtaking  *horns*

Rusty Cooley:  Dark Matter   www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06h6UGD3GM

Listen to it with headphones ;)


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-17, 16:01:29
Subsignal - "Paraiso"

Very nice.
The song A Long Way Since The Earth Crashed (especially the chorus) really reminds me of Yes for some strange reason. Probably has something to do with the vocals. Nicky what do you think?

Yes, I can hear Yes in this song - Rabin-era, I'd say. But, you know, Paxi, the whole album is pasted over with Yes, e.g. also A New Reliance, the beginning reminds me of Owner Of A Lonely Heart.

Paraiso has also been compared with Rush and Kansas. The first songs on the album also manifest great ambition, to be one of the major players in progrock. But then it loses grip, becomes extensively atmospheric - and balless. OK, The Blueprint Of A Winter is a dedication - Markus' to his wife - so let's let it be, but The Stillness Beneath The Snow and The Colossus That Bestrode the World are surprisingly unnervy. Or maybe I just miss more renewal along the way :-\

But sure, it's a great album  *horns*


Paxi, how about throwing in some links with some of your fave stuff that I don't know, like some good ones with Big Big Train. I'll play them - I try to follow up on everything that's thrown into the Room.

You'r the only one who plays my links - well OK, Cap too, when he occasionally turns up - so let's just keep it between us two :)

Since the beginning of (my) time (in the Room), Mad has promised and promised ... but .... :o

But I love you anyhows, Mad :-* :-* :-*

And if anyone else listens in secretly, noone will know ;)


And I just found my Holy Land cd in my mailbox, so guess what I'll be listening to now ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:45:29
Try this then Nicky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0kUpcCSzn8

New one for me but i know John Petrucci rates them highly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:55:48
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:45:29
Try this then Nicky

Nice, Funky :)  but if you play my link to Dark Matter, you'll hear some difference ;)

And e.g. Animals as Leaders: CAFO  www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc

There's been a lot goin on in later years, Funky ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:58:50
I have a couple of AAL albums but pefer Scale the summit as maybe a bit more melodic maybe ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 16:02:33
OK, you didn't mention that before, so guess you'r a bit more up there than I thought, Funky 8)

So how about trying some Outworld then, e.g.

City Of The Dead   www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aq3vYm4Umo

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-18, 18:54:06
Asia - Asia (golden oldie)
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts And Memories (Nice, relaxing music. Reminds me of Nosound.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2013-12-18, 22:54:08
Tears for fears - Tears roll down

Some great memories and Head over heels is one of my all time faves of all time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-19, 09:46:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:15:28
Paxi, how about throwing in some links with some of your fave stuff that I don't know, like some good ones with Big Big Train. I'll play them - I try to follow up on everything that's thrown into the Room.
You can listen to BBT's English Electric Full Power or the EP Make Some Noise on progstreaming.com.

NP Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 10:38:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-19, 09:46:02
You can listen to BBT's English Electric Full Power or the EP Make Some Noise on progstreaming.com.

Nope, Bupie, you missed the point: I want some specific linkies, preferably on YouTube, which is my preferred medium ;)

My basic intent is that we start taking each other a bit more seriously in the Room, not just burst in and throw stuff around randomly ;)


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-18, 18:54:06
The Black Noodle Project

Sounds like something that you usually don't listen to, Teunis - some nice rollercoaster guitar and synths wirrwirr, with some juicy growl  ;D


NP  Ayreon:  The Theory Of Everything  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 11:11:53
The Theory didn't really do it for me - I'll return, just enuff for now - so:

Subsignal:  Paraiso  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-12-19, 12:32:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 15:15:28
Here, guys, special for you: One of the most brilliant - and charming - guitarists in the World:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tOE1nOdHQU

Just for the totally ignorant: Rusty Cooley is the guitarist of Outworld. Outworld I is to my mind the pinnacle of metal  *horns*

Till now it's their only release. But we're all hoping ..... :-\

And Paxi, he's a person of deep faith :)

Secret: All the biggies are.


NP  Rusty Cooley: Self-titled

This is his first studio album, from 2003. Here you can hear a full-fledged guitarist, both technically and emotionally.

Here's a real nice piece from the album. It starts out easily, and then ... !!! Breathtaking  *horns*

Rusty Cooley:  Dark Matter   www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06h6UGD3GM

Listen to it with headphones ;)



I don't click with Outworld but enjoyed the 1st vid though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czgRIvcnTeE

Big Big Train English Electric Pt1.

You will be glad to know I have Angra in my Library. Rebirth, Holy Land and Angels Cry. No Fireworks as yet.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 13:19:45
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2013-12-19, 12:32:25
enjoyed the 1st vid

8) Iggy. Quite special guy, huh ;)

Quote
I don't click with Outworld

Outworld require quite some patience before getting it ;)

Quote
You will be glad to know I have Angra in my Library. Rebirth, Holy Land and Angels Cry.

Yup, Iggy. I like Rebirth, may end up liking Angels Cry (not a priority atm), but I'm crazy about:

NP  Angra:  Holy Land

Keep returning to it. Must be something about it ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-19, 14:03:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 10:38:59
Nope, Bupie, you missed the point: I want some specific linkies, preferably on YouTube, which is my preferred medium ;)
Yes, I do miss the point. Since you listened to the whole Holy Land album on YT, I don't get why you could not do the same thing with English Electric on Progstreaming ...

But if you want a specific link, here it is : http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00551  The first two tracks are just killers, each in its own style. Keeper Of Abbeys is another favorite of mine.

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2013-12-19, 12:32:25
You will be glad to know I have Angra in my Library. Rebirth, Holy Land and Angels Cry. No Fireworks as yet.
Get Temple Of Shadows and be sure that you picked the SE with a bonus DVD of their Rebirth Tour  ;)

NP Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 14:12:33
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-19, 14:03:34
Yes, I do miss the point.

Easy answer, Bupie: In this global society with so much to offer, I feel it's important to prioritise. As I indicated earlier, I prefer to spend looots of time with things I consider high quality, rather than fritter away my attention on everything.

We're different. Big Big Train just doesn't grip me in any way similar to Holy Land. However, I'd like to get a little taste of what you guys are so enthusiastic about - so just one or two well-chosen links ;)

I'm so happy listening to Holy Land over and over again, and now also:

NP  Angra: Fireworks

- partly thanx to your insistence, Bupie  :)

Quote
But if you want a specific link, here it is : http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00551  The first two tracks are just killers, each in its own style. Keeper Of Abbeys is another favorite of mine.

Looks just right. Thanx, Bupie  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-19, 19:11:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-12-19, 10:38:59
Sounds like something that you usually don't listen to, Teunis - some nice rollercoaster guitar and synths wirrwirr, with some juicy growl  ;D
I wrote that I was listening to relaxing music, growls are making me very nervous :o, exactly the opposite :).

jjp: Rain - Freedom To Glide
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2013-12-20, 08:35:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-18, 16:02:33
OK, you didn't mention that before, so guess you'r a bit more up there than I thought, Funky 8)

So how about trying some Outworld then, e.g.

City Of The Dead   www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aq3vYm4Umo

- Nicky

Liking that  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-20, 13:29:31
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2013-12-20, 08:35:49
Liking that  8)

Great, Funky 8)

Had to punk you a bit to get you to listen to it (as always), but once you get around to it, you usually persevere :)

Just did Decapitated's Carnival Is Forever, and thought of you :o ??? ::) ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-12-19, 14:03:34
www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00551

That link led to outer space - typical Frenchie :P - but I took you up on Keeper of Abbeys, which I actually enjoy so much that I'm playing it a second time. Thereafter I'll play English Electric Full Power - see how far I get .....  8)

NP  BBT:  Keeper of Abbeys

Third run ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-12-20, 13:43:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-20, 13:29:31
That link led to outer space - typical Frenchie :P - but I took you up on Keeper of Abbeys, which I actually enjoy so much that I'm playing it a second time. Thereafter I'll play English Electric Full Power - see how far I get .....  8)
Well, copy the link when you listen to the album and then try to paste it, you'll understand  ;)

Happy that you like Keeper. I could have mentioned Seen Better Days too. The whole double album will be harder to swallow in one piece, though.

NP Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-20, 13:57:31
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-12-20, 13:43:07
Well, copy the link when you listen to the album and then try to paste it, you'll understand  ;)

Maybe, but right now I'v been enuff in outer space - you'r good at winditwisting things, Bupie ;)

Think I'll just go by the songtitles you guys post, and do'm on YouTube - that's most straightforward for me .... :)

But enuff BBT for the moment - doesn't really grip me (yet) - so need some:

NP  Angra:  Fireworks

This really makes my day  *horns*

Quote
NP Subsignal - Paraiso

As I said earlier: You'r quite capable of getting things right, Bupie ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-20, 19:11:17
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Riverside - Memories In My Head (ep)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-21, 08:46:33
Arena: Live Recorded 2011/12 Tour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-21, 13:31:32
Steve Lukather - SantaMental
Days Between Stations - In Extremis 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-12-21, 16:29:56
JP  Decapitated:  Carnival Is Forever  *horns*

Complex music that one has to work with to enjoy.


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Battle Magic  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYufuVNbw4M&list=PL3721932716D61BB2

Wiki:  Bal-Sagoth is a symphonic black metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, formed in 1993. Originally formed as an epic/symphonic black metal band with strong death metal elements, vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts took the name 'Bal-Sagoth' from the Robert E. Howard short story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth".

I'v only heard them slightly. Now I'd like to get better into'm. They'r quite special - in a nice way 8)

E.g.  Bal-Sagoth:  Naked Steel (The Warrior's Saga)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=udHcixCltyo&list=PL3721932716D61BB2

Anyone else into this band ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-21, 18:29:55
Classic Rock Society Sampler cd - volume XI

Tracklist here (http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/SPECIAL_OFFERS.html)

Got it with the magazine Io-pages this week.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-22, 11:49:15
JP  Immortal:  All Shall Fall

At high volume and headphones - phew  *horns*

Looks like I'm alone with this one  :-\


NP  Van Halen:  Balance

The precursor to III, Balance with Sammy Hagar. First run  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-22, 14:48:36
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-22, 16:55:28
Mooi Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. I"

This is a really nice album, I'm sure it will end high on my list of favourites of 2013!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-23, 18:51:18
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Nathan Frost - Synecron (I admire the musicianship, but a whole album with only instrumental music is just too much for me ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-23, 20:38:11
NP  Crimson Glory:  Astronomica  *horns*

E.g.  Touch The Sun   www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGjOBSIGIME

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-23, 21:00:13
NP  Van Halen: Not Enough - live at Late Show with David Letterman

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS3r_br-l0c

These guys are just so cool  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 11:08:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-12-22, 16:55:28
Mooi Safari

Man, all those cows ;)

NP  Subsignal:  Paraiso  (last two songs)

If one takes Colossus and Swimming Home alone, they sound very fresh. It's just that I tire a bit with Stillness and Blueprint.

Paxi, you might wanna know that I took A Long Way Since The Earth Crashed to my Classic Song list  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 12:57:27
Great music and touching YouTube:

Killswitch Engage:  Always   www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEEsWEOqpGY

Wiki: The band's name is derived from an episode of the television series The X-Files entitled "Kill Switch", written by William Gibson, who gave the episode this title after meeting the industrial band Kill Switch...Klick.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 15:00:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 11:08:13
Man, all those cows ;)

;D That's what you get when you have auto correct on your mobile phone.
But I'm posting with my pc now, so no worries.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 11:08:13
NP  Subsignal:  Paraiso  (last two songs)

If one takes Colossus and Swimming Home alone, they sound very fresh. It's just that I tire a bit with Stillness and Blueprint.

Paxi, you might wanna know that I took A Long Way Since The Earth Crashed to my Classic Song list  *horns*

That's nice Nicky.

After listening to Subsignal for a while, I thought it would be nice to actually buy the album. But the Dutch web shops have a long delivery time (a month). So I went to a local record store yesterday, but they didn't have it. They even didn't know what I was talking about ("sup single?").
So I thought "let's get it from the official website", but they want me to pay 9 euros shipping costs! :o

Where did you (dutch) guys get it from?


NP:
Leprous - "Coil"

Heavily impressed! 8)
I just have to get that album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-24, 16:00:45
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 15:00:57
After listening to Subsignal for a while, I thought it would be nice to actually buy the album. But the Dutch web shops have a long delivery time (a month). So I went to a local record store yesterday, but they didn't have it. They even didn't know what I was talking about ("sup single?").
So I thought "let's get it from the official website", but they want me to pay 9 euros shipping costs! :o

Where did you (dutch) guys get it from?
I am not Dutch but I got the De Luxe edition (2 CD) for a very decent price here : http://www.amazon.fr/Paraiso-Deluxe-Edition-Album-live/dp/B00ECJB3E2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387896911&sr=8-1&keywords=subsignal+paraiso And I added another CD to get the free shipping (it's free from 15 €). I don't know what you would pay to get it sent to the Netherlands but it is worth checking  ;)

NP Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 16:13:54
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-24, 16:00:45
I am not Dutch but I got the De Luxe edition (2 CD) for a very decent price here : http://www.amazon.fr/Paraiso-Deluxe-Edition-Album-live/dp/B00ECJB3E2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387896911&sr=8-1&keywords=subsignal+paraiso And I added another CD to get the free shipping (it's free from 15 €). I don't know what you would pay to get it sent to the Netherlands but it is worth checking  ;)

Thanks a lot for that! :o
That seems to be very cheap! Let's see what it does with shipping costs!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 17:31:30
Do I really need a credit card for Amazon?


NP:
Symphony X - "Paradise Lost"

By the way, is anyone familiar with "Grooves Inc." (http://www.grooves-inc.com)? They have a world wide free delivery (which is better than 9 euros delivery costs).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 18:09:29
NP

Leprous - "Coal"
(again)

8) I'm in the process of making a best of 2013 list, and I have a feeling this one should be on it, although it would be strange since I don't have it in my cd collection yet.

The music (and vocals) make me think of Devin Townsend at times.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-24, 18:20:21
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts And Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 20:16:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 15:00:57
Where did you (dutch) guys get it from?

Amazon, .fr (Bupie) or .co.uk (me). 15€ everything included sounds right. You may get a slight benefit from buying it on the British site, as the pound is relatively low currently.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 17:31:30
Do I really need a credit card for Amazon?

Yes ! How else do you imagine that the money transfer can take place ?

If you don't (wanna) have a credit card, then you can give someone else cash - anyone say Daddy ? ;)

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-12-24, 18:09:29
it would be strange since I don't have it in my cd collection yet.

That doesn't make any difference, Paxi ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-12-24, 16:00:45
I am not Dutch

I was wondering about that :o


NP  Immortal:  All Shall Fall

Admittedly it's pretty noisy on first listens (you can't listen to this sorta music at low volume) ... but bingo: after a few runs, it sounds just great  *horns*

You need a good set tho, and preferably headphones ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-25, 18:57:46
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-12-25, 20:20:45
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2013-12-25, 18:57:46
Neal Morse - Momentum

Hey! I was listening to the same thing today! ;D I really love that album, I think it's one of his best!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 20:16:30
Amazon, .fr (Bupie) or .co.uk (me). 15€ everything included sounds right. You may get a slight benefit from buying it on the British site, as the pound is relatively low currently.

I'm now checking internet whether Grooves-Inc.com is a good choice. They are really cheap and I've yet to read any negative stories. I was wondering why I haven't heard of them before! I'm considering buying from them.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 20:16:30
Yes ! How else do you imagine that the money transfer can take place ?

PayPal?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-24, 20:16:30
If you don't (wanna) have a credit card, then you can give someone else cash - anyone say Daddy ? ;)

It's a possibility.


Again listening to Leprous - "Coal"
Have you already listened to this album Nicky? 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-12-25, 21:59:22
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-12-25, 20:20:45
PayPal?

Don't you need a credit card for that ?

Quote
Leprous - "Coal"
Have you already listened to this album, Nicky? 8)

I listened to some Leprous about a year ago - I think it was Mad who recommended them - and I very much liked it. I will return, but atm I'm into some other groups, like:

NP  Shining:  Blackjazz  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_wF3g01Ktc&list=ALNb4maWNoT6S1WsmV7oFpJ0YqpsTcm5hj

Wiki: Shining is a Norwegian avant-garde music band from Oslo. The release of their fifth album Blackjazz in 2010 saw Shining turn into an extreme avant-garde metal band, with the use of growled vocals. Shining's album was received with much acclaim from both jazz, heavy metal, and more mainstream critics.

Well, I guess that excludes Teunis, Cap and Erik, but not necessarily the rest of you ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-26, 09:22:25
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental (very appropriate, after this spin it has to rest for almost a year ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-12-26, 16:00:58
Asia - Alpha
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-27, 09:47:01
NP  Angra:  Holy Land

Had a longing for this one  *horns*

Afterward I'll do some Leprous 8)

Yesterday I did Shining, Dying Fetus and Suffocation, despite the names excellent and exciting music (with growl, needles to say) :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-27, 11:21:55
NP  Leprous:  Bilateral  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyBKvx38txk

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2013-12-27, 12:01:57
Np Astra - The Weirding - pleasant enough but not spectacular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-27, 12:20:30
NP  Nile  on  YouTube

There's a lotta talk of this band in metal circles, so I wanna get to know'm better 8)

Probably will get a cd soon.

Not for the fainthearted ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-27, 14:32:15
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Muse - The 2nd Law

np: Gazpacho - Tick Tock  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-12-27, 18:56:46
Genesis - Live ~ The Way We Walk, Volume Two: The Longs
Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-28, 09:56:46
Fughu - Human (The Tales)
Sea Vine - Sea Vine
Fughu - Human (The Facts)

Listened to Fughu because they received the highest rating possible ('vette krent') in the prog magazine 'iO-pages'. The music is really nice, but like so often the singer is really not my cup of tea :o. Except for one track when Damian Wilson replaces him ;). As I like Polish prog, I also listened to Sea Vine. Same story ... . Some bands should keep it instrumental ::).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-12-28, 10:05:29
NP  Dream Theater:  Along For The Ride  (on repeat)  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHqLK229G3A

This is really one of the loveliest DT-songs. Even lesser DT-fans will enjoy it ;)

Jamie sings fine here. His voice is maturing nicely 8)

And Jan moves upstage. Super that Master JP gives room to his talented pals. He also does some groovy stuff here.

And Mike II has moved in seamlessly, and puts in his pulses.

And so many fine details - meaning you can play it over and over again and discover new stuff.

A real tight and progressive band - undoubtedly the flagship of prog.

Guys, here you can experience how great it is to be a proggie :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2013-12-28, 11:07:23
Airbag - All rights removed

As the reviews state - bit of Floyd , PT and even some a-ha make for a chilled prog experience.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-12-28, 11:13:15
OK, the usual DT-craze comes on:

NP  Dream Theater:  Self-titled  (on crazed repeat)   *horns* *horns* *horns*

This takes some days ;)

Man, looking forward to the concert in February - this time with two Danish friends who know what good music is 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-28, 19:34:04
jp: Subsignal - Paraiso  8)
np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 13:45:15
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-29, 14:26:38
NP  Radiance:  The Burning Sun

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMV2wKZLBU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh5dc8CBWEA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrvZFWAjMk

We gotto do something to get this stuff out on cd, even tho Sami doesn't like the music industry. This is simply tooooooo good, man  *horns* *horns* *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 14:43:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-12-29, 14:26:38
We gotto do something to get this stuff out on cd
even tho Sami doesn't like the music industry.

Is this part of the lyrics?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 14:50:03
Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 18:23:08
Subsignal - "Paraíso"

A New Reliance has this reggae rhythm, but the vocal department sounds exactly as if Jon Anderson has joined them.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 19:08:33
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 20:28:49
Pendragon - Passion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-30, 08:58:03
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts And Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-30, 09:37:47
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 14:43:03
Is this part of the lyrics?

Yup, it's the lyrics that you will be singing in our new group Foxi Paxi & the Shattered Marsh, in the song "All I know about music I learned from Nicky" ;D

But seriously, Radiance is probably a bit much heavy for a tender greenhorn like you, but I think anyhow that you can get an impression of Sami's enormous talent  *horns*

If I remember correctly, Mad got me onto Radiance - hey Mad, where the f* are you ? Did you go all the way over to chick pop ? ;D


NP  Nile:  At the Gate of Sethu

Working at it, ordered the cd ..... ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-30, 12:04:27
jp: Steve Lukather - Lukather
np: Alan Parsons - On Air

Sorting my cd collection on http://www.discogs.com/ (http://www.discogs.com/) and stumbled across some albums I haven't played for ages, like the ones I mentioned above ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-12-30, 12:09:19
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-30, 12:04:27
Sorting my cd collection on http://www.discogs.com/ (http://www.discogs.com/)

What do you mean?
How are you sorting your cd collection on discogs?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-12-30, 15:02:22
NP Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-30, 17:41:50
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2013-12-30, 12:09:19
What do you mean?
How are you sorting your cd collection on discogs?
I put al the cd's I own in the online database discogs, handy :).

jp: IQ - Nomzamo
np: Edison's Children - The Final Breath Before November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-30, 19:26:26
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2013-12-30, 19:46:09




NP  Nile:  At the Gate of Sethu

Working at it, ordered the cd ..... ;)

- Nicky
[/quote]

Heavy stuff that Nick  *horns*

Interesting concepts from Nile but the vocals don't work for me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2013-12-31, 11:16:53
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2013-12-30, 19:46:09
Heavy stuff that Nick  *horns*

Interesting concepts from Nile but the vocals don't work for me

Yeah, Funky. I'v been listening a lot to Nile lately, cuz they'r the talk of Metaltown, and I have enjoyed it, but I realize that I have to do more to encompass them, therefore I ordered the cd, and I'l wait with an opinion ..... ;)


Just got the cd:

NP  Angra:  Fireworks

This stuff goes straight in with me now, and gets better with every run  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-12-31, 14:19:33
Top 2000 on the radio :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-12-31, 15:42:34
Selections of Steven Wilson's three solo albums.

And now I just started "The Theory Of Everything" by Ayreon! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-01, 08:39:30
Ended 2013 with:
Muse - The Resistance
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

Starting 2014 with:
Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-01-01, 09:21:36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8GTB3VKdi4

Found this on the Leprous fans Facebook page and am impressed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-01, 09:45:19
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-01, 16:47:59
JP  Guns N' Roses:  Use Your Illusion I & II  *horns*

Ms 007 and I spent two hours each way driving to and from her brother and his wife in Blekinge (Sweden). We listened a lot to these albums in the car.

None of the others at the family gettogether are interested in prog.


NP  Angra:  Fireworks  *horns*

A fitting album name for the day  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-01, 19:18:02
Wolverine - Communication Lost  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-02, 08:48:31
Neal Morse - One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-02, 13:02:12
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Steve Lukather - Transition
Also Eden - [REDACTED]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-02, 18:10:09
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-02, 18:14:08
NP  Guns N' Roses:  Chinese Democracy

GNR is now strictly speaking Axl & friends, but as I'v become - surprise, surprise - a big Axl fan, that's quiiite OK with me, and this stuff sounds  *horns*

- so I aint missin Slash and Duff :-\

Just as cooly aggressive as before, even more actually >:(

This is one of the most belabored albums in rock history, but it sure has been worth all the effort. Gratz, Axl & guys :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-02, 19:09:29
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-01-02, 23:34:40
Dream Theater - "Dream Theater"

The first half of the album is really good! The instrumental Enigma Machine is a bit of a letdown (expectations were too high?). I don't think it's particularly a good instrumental. But it must be said, the guitar solo in it (the 'slow one', right after the bass part) is reaaally nice! Like I said before, they've done much better instrumentals... But OK, you know, it's not baaad. The Enemy Inside on the other hand, is not bad at all. A decent Dream Theater song, like how we expect it to be. So it's a plus! The Looking Glass is the only song that surprised me, because of the happy feel of the song. I like it very much, it's possibly my favourite of this album. Another plus!
With The Bigger Picture the cheese enters the album. This is pretty much LaBrie's fault, and no pun intended. I have something against choruses where the vocalist sings the title of the song, especially so obvious. The song is a bit of a ballad, and not their best in my opinion. I do like the 'encore' though.
Behind The Veil is instrumentally alright (it's actually a pretty cool song!), but the lyrics and vocal line in the chorus are so cliché and cheesy. I find it unbearable... :-\ It's the only occasion I can think of where I'm so much put off by the cheesiness in lyrics. :o It ruins it for me... :'( Especially because the rest of the song is great! A hesitant plus from me.
Surrender To Reason is somewhere in between the previous two songs. The lyrics are much better (thanks to Myung apparently) and the music is better than The Bigger Picture, although not as good as Behind The Veil. Still, another careful plus.
Along For The Ride is nice, but not a standout.

The big epic, is something that needs an analysis of its own. So I keep that for another time.

It looks as if I'm negative about the album, and perhaps I am, I want to provoke discussion a bit! ::) But it's absolutely not a bad album! I play it regularly, but mostly just selections of it. Because this is just that, an album full of catchy songs that are somewhat alike when you listen to all of them in one run. But they're still catchy songs. And while I am a little bit disappointed, because of Mike's departure, and because I'm sure they could write a 100% great album when they would take their time (a break?), I still like the album enough to put it on my top 10 list of 2013!

To be continued...
(I promise, Nicky ;) )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-03, 11:00:32
Nice, Paxi ;)

Along For The Ride can become an addiction. When I start playing it, I have to replay it several times. It deceives, cuz as I said earlier, it has a structure like a pop song, but remember: this is DT - nuff said :)

I haven't yet gotten sufficiently into the lyrics, but in general, I dig Petrucci's Biblically inspired lyrics 8)

Whether Self-titled is slightly better or worse than any other DT-album doesn't interest me much; all DT-albums from Awake on maintain the highest prog standards, and Self-titled does too  *horns*


NP  GNR:  Chinese Democracy  (on repeat)

This one has surprised me bigtime. I expected that I'd like it better than most other GnR fans, but I consider it a real prog masterpiece - man, so much cool stuff put in with care  *horns*

Already got some songs for my Classic list :)

Guys, get this super album !

Try this for an appetizer - for destruction ;)

Guns N' Roses:  If The World    www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFDXrum9lMs

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-03, 12:15:22
NP  Leprous:  Coal  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-03, 15:35:04
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts And Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-01-03, 17:17:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-03, 12:15:22
NP  Leprous:  Coal  *horns*

- Nicky

Good isn't it  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-03, 18:03:26
jp: Mystery - The World Is A Game
np: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-03, 18:56:39
Edison's Children - The Final Breath Before November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-03, 19:17:30
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2014-01-03, 17:17:32
Good isn't it  :D

Yeah, quite good. But ChinDem and this grip me more:

NP  Testament:  Live in London  (2005)  *horns*

Funky, to my recollection, you'r also a big Testament fan. With Dark Roots Of The Earth, they became pantheon with me. This live recording rips up everything !!!

If you want comparisons, one could say Metallica, Annihilator and Anthrax, but Testament have really carved their own niche in metal, therefore pantheon 8)

Live in London is a good place to start. Excellent recording, and it catches the phenomenal energy.

Guess I'm just a bit heavier than you guys. We have to live with this ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-04, 08:45:17
Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-04, 14:39:44
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-05, 12:10:10
NP  GNR:  Chinese Democracy  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2014-01-05, 12:45:12
been watcheing an indie music channel on TV, and this came up, which caught my attention:

now, on repeat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znoqu61Z2fw

Arcane Roots - Resolve

It's highly energetic, a bit repetitive, which is probably part of the "concept".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-05, 14:02:00
NP
Leprous - "Coal" *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-05, 16:34:20
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2014-01-05, 12:45:12
Arcane Roots - Resolve

8) Cap

NP  Shining:  Blackjazz

Already a classic, exciting and mind-boggling  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-01-05, 17:50:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-03, 19:17:30
Yeah, quite good. But ChinDem and this grip me more:

NP  Testament:  Live in London  (2005)  *horns*

Funky, to my recollection, you'r also a big Testament fan. With Dark Roots Of The Earth, they became pantheon with me. This live recording rips up everything !!!

If you want comparisons, one could say Metallica, Annihilator and Anthrax, but Testament have really carved their own niche in metal, therefore pantheon 8)

Live in London is a good place to start. Excellent recording, and it catches the phenomenal energy.

Guess I'm just a bit heavier than you guys. We have to live with this ;)

- Nicky

Yep and in fact i have seen them love twice Nick  :)

First 2 and last 2 albums are my favorites but a damn fine thrash band

NP Nile - black seeds of vengance for the first time   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-05, 19:34:43
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2014-01-05, 17:50:19
Yep and in fact i have seen them love twice Nick  :)

First 2 and last 2 albums are my favorites but a damn fine thrash band

NP Nile - black seeds of vengance for the first time

Hey, this is how I like ya, Funky :-*
 
I think I might just not kick your not so fat ass ;D

Here's another great pantheon band for ya:

NP  Angra:  Fireworks  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2014-01-05, 22:24:03
now, to the more enterntaining side of rock:

Tenacious D - [Rize of the Fenix - 2012 - #01] - Rize Of The Fenix

this is so great.

Long live the D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-06, 10:39:10
NP  Sepultura:  A-LEX  *horns*

Inspired by Kubrick's Clockwork Orange 8)

Pretty harsh ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-01-06, 12:02:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-06, 10:39:10
NP  Sepultura:  A-LEX  *horns*

Inspired by Kubrick's Clockwork Orange 8)

Pretty harsh ;)

- Nicky

Up to Roots i was a big fan of the Seps especially Benneath the remains , Arise and Chaos AD. Not the same band since in my opinion but i , as always , take note of your opinion Nick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-01-06, 18:34:46
NP Mystery - The World Is A Game

I would not call it a masterpiece but it is a very good album IMHO 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-07, 09:27:12
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-01-06, 12:02:03
Up to Roots i was a big fan of the Seps especially Benneath the remains , Arise and Chaos AD. Not the same band since in my opinion but i , as always , take note of your opinion Nick

I have to listen more to Sepultura - both eras - and Nile, to form a reasonable opinion of'm .....

Two must-haves for you, Funky: Outworld I, and Angra Holy Land. These two will become favorites of yours, I assure you. And then we can share them :)


NP  Angra:  Fireworks

It's a great album, no doubt, but I have to listen to it a bit more to see how it matches up to Holy Land. It's somewhere between HL and Rebirth, both chronologically and musically, HL having a lot of Brazilian rhythms and atmosphere, Rebirth being more power metal.

Here's a nice song from Fireworks:

Paradise  www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4cJzGQ9Phw

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-01-07, 10:36:55
Angra - "Holy Land" (on YouTube)

Pleasantly surprised!
I'm now listening to Carolina IV and enjoying it a lot! :) Here, the singer reminds me of Peter Nicholls a bit.

It's not as heavy as I expected from you Nicky, yet in some places the drummer is drumming as if he's in a power metal band. ::) ;D
But then again, it's also 'Bupie's band'. You guys complement each other in this aspect. ;)

Very happy and catchy music!

I will revisit!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-07, 12:48:22
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-01-07, 10:36:55
But then again, it's also 'Bupie's band'. You guys complement each other in this aspect. ;)

The first era of Angra - albums Angels Cry, Holy Land, and Fireworks was a synthesis of melodic rock - singer and keyboardist Andre Matos - and power metal - guitarists Rafael Bittencourt and Kiko Loureiro (had to check up those f*in names). It was also a constant struggle between the two camps; a lot of exciting music is a result such a struggle ;)

After three albums, Matos felt that he was losing a bit too much ground, so he left, together with drummer Ricardo Confessori (who's back in Angra btw) and bassist Luis Mariutti (why can't they just be called John Smith or somethin :P ), and they established the group Shaman - which I'm very much looking forward to delve further into .... 8)

Without Matos, Angra made the album Rebirth, which is devoid of Matos' charm and very much power metal. As I told you guys earlier, Rebirth didn't make Angra a pantheon group with me.

I haven't yet checked up the latest three Angra albums, cuz I feel very much that I'm a Matos guy. So I'll pursue his projects first. Also I want to get more into Sepultura - Angra's Brazilian brother band - and Soulfly - another of the brothers Cavalera's madhouses - first.

So one can say that Matos-era Angra is "Nicky's band", while Edu-Falaschi-era (their second singer) Angra is "Bupie's band".

I can take metal of any heaviness and growliness, but there's got to be melody and groove too (e.g. Scar Symmetry) :-X

Paxi, listen also to the song Paradise a coupl'o times, you'l like it ;)

Quote
in some places the drummer is drumming as if he's in a power metal band.

The rhythm section of Confessori and Mariutti is one of the best. Another is that of Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony ;)


NP  Angra:  Fireworks  (on repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-07, 14:28:24
Well, I have just one advice about Angra, and it is always the same : listen to Temple Of Shadows  8)

I revisited Holy Land during my vacation and I still have the same feeling : extraordinary beginning (Nothing To Say and Silence And Distance) and then it fades a little bit ...

NP Steve Hackett - Live Archive 70, 80, 90's
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-07, 15:05:12
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-07, 14:28:24
listen to Temple Of Shadows  8)

OK, I'l move it up in my program, Bupie 8)

Quote
I revisited Holy Land during my vacation and I still have the same feeling : extraordinary beginning (Nothing To Say and Silence And Distance) and then it fades a little bit ...

Hm, my fave pieces are Holy Land, Carolina IV, and Shaman. Maybe we just have to accept that we're more different in our musical tastes than we thought, Bupie. Also Nostradamus is one of my fave albums, and you'r getting rid of your copy ;)

That's also why I made that statement about "Nicky's" Angra and "Bupie's" Angra.

We do share Arena and DT, but probably relish different parts of their very varied music.

But that's really fine with me. I'm happy that you (and others) insist on finding your own musical path. If I'm a bit stubborn now and then, it's because I want you to at least try out something that I consider relevant.

And detailed knowledge of personal tastes can help us come with relevant tips ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2014-01-07, 15:36:00
Woodkid's album, The Golden Age, which I had for Christmas. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-01-07, 18:58:44
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-08, 13:34:51
Funky, here's a group for you:

FuryBorn: Through Degredation and Decay   www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzVporfWZ4

A new melodic metal group (from 2010) from Bournemouth, a bit like Scar Symmetry.

Give it a few runs before it settles.

Super  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-01-08, 14:12:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-07, 15:05:12
But that's really fine with me. I'm happy that you (and others) insist on finding your own musical path. If I'm a bit stubborn now and then, it's because I want you to at least try out something that I consider relevant.

And detailed knowledge of personal tastes can help us come with relevant tips ;)
That's fine with me too  ;)

NP The Flower KIngs - Retropolis

Once again, I try to enter in TFK's world. But it is an uneasy path to Retropolis ...  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-01-08, 23:00:57
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-01-08, 14:12:01
That's fine with me too  ;)

NP The Flower KIngs - Retropolis

Once again, I try to enter in TFK's world. But it is an uneasy path to Retropolis ...  :P

Have you tried "Back In The World Of Adventures"? I think that one is better.
Even better than that one is "The Flower King" (a Roine Stolt 'solo' album). That is a Prog Rock masterpiece in my opinion!


NP:
Spock's Beard - "V"
Another very nice album!

(Anyone who disagrees?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-01-09, 11:58:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-08, 13:34:51
Funky, here's a group for you:

FuryBorn: Through Degredation and Decay   www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzVporfWZ4

A new melodic metal group (from 2010) from Bournemouth, a bit like Scar Symmetry.

Give it a few runs before it settles.

Super  *horns*

- Nicky

Not bad at all Nick  *horns*

Angra - Temple of shadows will be accompanying me on the bus home from work tonight.

Anything to keep Nick and  Bupie happy  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-09, 14:22:24
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-01-09, 11:58:16
Not bad at all Nick  *horns*

Angra - Temple of shadows will be accompanying me on the bus home from work tonight.

Anything to keep Nick and Bupie happy  ;)

;D Funky

So where are the beers :P

Cool that you'r back on track again. I was gettin worried about you with all that chick and wimp rock ::)


Played:

Beatles:  Help!

This is interesting cuz it's the beginning of rock, and thus also prog rock.

Rock'n'roll is dance music and silly love lyrics. Rock is serious music for listening and reflective lyrics.

I long thought that Rubber Soul was the first real rock album, but I must admit that Help! already has some cool stuff, like the title song, Yesterday, Dizzy Miss Lizzy, Ticket To Ride.

Anyway, there were only a few months between their release, so it was the same period :)

Youngies don't understand this, but for us at the time - and even I was a bit young for it - it was revolution !


Pantera:  Far Beyond Driven

Nothing like Pantera to deal with ones aggressions (remember: two g's and two s's, and no ' in this ones  ;) )

Great classic album - aint that right, Funky and Mad  *horns*


Bal-Sagoth:  Battle Magic

I'm new to these guys. Heard a bit of stuff on YouTube, and got this album. Great stuff! Byron Roberts has one of the most powerful voices in rock. Lotta festive and melodic music, very varied, very intriguing lyrics, lotta Theosophy *horns*

Gotta play lots more Bal-Sagoth .... :)

Funky, dya know'm ? They'r from Yorkshire, just like Paradise Lost, same family, also a bit like Anathema, very English - super 8)


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Naked Steel  www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpqlHxG8O18

Super video  *horns*

Lotta benefits in being a proggie ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-09, 14:41:27
NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic  (full album)  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qKqH0mSS-4&list=PLE05BBBF7D345AF87

Another group, where it's important to get into the lyrics - with Bal-Sagoth arguably more than with any other group ;)

Just included them in my Prog Pantheon 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-01-09, 15:15:34
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-01-08, 23:00:57
Have you tried "Back In The World Of Adventures"? I think that one is better.
Actually, I am playing it right now  ;) Got both Retropolis and BITWOA in a 2 CDs package from Inside Out. And I don't have anything else from TFK ... but I have everything from Transatlantic, does it count ?  :D
QuoteSpock's Beard - "V"
Another very nice album!

(Anyone who disagrees?)
I don't disagree but this is a hit and miss album for me. At The End Of The Day being a great hit  8)

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-01-09, 11:58:16
Angra - Temple of shadows will be accompanying me on the bus home from work tonight.
Anything to keep Nick and  Bupie happy  ;)
I'll be happy if listening to it makes you half as happy as it made me  ;)

NP : You already know
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-09, 19:12:06
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-10, 14:33:51
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-01-08, 23:00:57
NP: Spock's Beard - "V"
Another very nice album!

(Anyone who disagrees?)

At this point I prefer the D'Virgilio-era albums to the Neal-Morse-era ones, iac musically.

But I have to admit that I'v heard the former a lot more than the latter. I'l do something about it. I have all their studio albums up to Self-titled.


JP  Enchant:  Tug Of War

Fine, but not really my thingy, nothing really catchy for me :-\

I have three other Enchant albums that I will revisit soon ....

Ted sings very well  *horns*


NP  Angra:  Temple Of Shadows

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdx0rq8j3sY

First run  *horns*

Sounds like an album I'l have to get soon ;)

Wiki: The 13 tracks tell a story written by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt about the life of a crusader in the 11th century - known as The Shadow Hunter - questioning the ideals of the Catholic Church. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Shadows

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-10, 14:51:14
This song blows my mind  *horns*

NP  Angra:  Wishing Well  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn4V0o56UlM

Straight to my Classic list :)

Guess in the last end I'm an incurable romantic - just like our crazy Frenchie ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-10, 19:55:12
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Mostly Autumn - Heart Full Of Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-11, 12:46:06
Anathema - Weather Systems
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-11, 19:48:05
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 13:34:51
Frank Klepacki - "Infiltrator"

Industrial/Electronic/Rock/Metal/Funk.
It's been a while since I played this. Makes me wanna play the Command & Conquer games again! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 15:37:13
Angra - "Holy Land" (on YouTube)

The intro to Carolina IV is something you don't hear often.
The other songs before Carolina IV are nice too. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:25:33
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 15:37:13
Angra - "Holy Land" (on YouTube)

8) Paxi

The series of pieces Carolina IV, Holy Land, Shaman, is the best part of the album imo - super  *horns*


Here's another group that I think you should get into: Bal-Sagoth. There's mythology, fantasy, moviescore music, metal, here and there exquisite melody, and masses of variation - it draws you in and keeps you constantly on edge. Headphones recommended.

The album Battle Magic would be a good place to start for you. But get the album (you can obtain it for some 10 £ at Amazon.UK), you need to follow the extensive story and lyrics.

Wikipedia gives a good overview over the vast themes and stories:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal-Sagoth

Byron Roberts is arguably the most learned person in progworld. And his diction is fabulous.

You need dictionaries and lexica too. A whole universe opens .....  *horns*


Here's another good tip: If you want to become a learned person, then make it a habit to use dictionaries (books or the Net, but proper detailed dictionaries) continuously, in principle whenever you encounter a word that you'r not fully sure of, in any language that you use !

Most people are too lazy to do this, but it really is what makes the BIG difference ;)


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic  (on mega-repeat)

Bal-Sagoth is what fills my life these days  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:57:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:25:33
8) Paxi

The series of pieces Carolina IV, Holy Land, Shaman, is the best part of the album imo - super  *horns*

I've only listened to this album twice, but I think I have to agree. Those three songs are very good!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:25:33
Here's another group that I think you should get into: Bal-Sagoth. There's mythology, fantasy, moviescore music, metal, here and there exquisite melody, and masses of variation - it draws you in and keeps you constantly on edge. Headphones recommended.

The album Battle Magic would be a good place to start for you. But get the album (you can obtain it for some 10 £ at Amazon.UK), you need to follow the extensive story and lyrics.

Wikipedia gives a good overview over the vast themes and stories:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal-Sagoth

Byron Roberts is arguably the most learned person in progworld. And his diction is fabulous.

You need dictionaries and lexica too. A whole universe opens .....  *horns*

I'll have a listen and report back with my opinion. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:25:33
Here's another good tip: If you want to become a learned person, then make it a habit to use dictionaries (books or the Net, but proper detailed dictionaries) continuously, in principle whenever you encounter a word that you'r not fully sure of, in any language that you use !

Most people are too lazy to do this, but it really is what makes the BIG difference ;)

Yes, this is also what I do. I like to read about all kinds of things and when I encounter something that I know not much about, I'll look it up when I can.


NP
U2 - "The Joshua Tree"

Anyone into this group? Of course, they're pretty famous and mainstream. But I was wondering whether proggies listen to U2.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-01-12, 21:28:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:57:46
Anyone into this group? Of course, they're pretty famous and mainstream. But I was wondering whether proggies listen to U2.
I own 3 albums (Under A Blood Red Sky, All That You Can't Leave Behind and U218 Singles) too long ago that I played them, will dig into it again. Like their music, but don't consider myself a big fan.

Muse - Black Holes And Revelations


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-01-13, 11:55:42
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:57:46
NP
U2 - "The Joshua Tree"

Anyone into this group? Of course, they're pretty famous and mainstream. But I was wondering whether proggies listen to U2.
I would say that U2 was the Muse of the early 80's. When I was young, at this same period  :P, we used to dance A LOT on U2 songs. Sunday Bloody Sunday was a clear winner but New Year's Day or Pride made everybody stand up too. The JoshuaTree was the last U2 album that I bought since part of it and most of what I heard after that left me cold.The first two songs of Joshua are really great IMHO and the videoclip for Where The Streets Have No Name made a huge impression on me back then : I would have loved to be on this roof or on the street *horns* If I had to pick a U2 album, I think that the live album Under A Blood Red Sky would be my first choice but I know that you don't like live albums so ... :)

NP Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-13, 13:45:12
Thank you both. I'll take your views into consideration. ;D

NP
Leprous - "Coal"

I still need to make a top 10 list for 2013 releases...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-13, 18:46:57
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-12, 20:57:46
I'll have a listen and report back with my opinion. ;)

Give it time, man, requires quite a lot of adaption ;)

And when you'v gotit, then give Sparks another chance, bit the same mindset 8)

Quote
Yes, this is also what I do. I like to read about all kinds of things, and when I encounter something that I don't know much about, I look it up

8) Paxi. It's a good habit :)

Quote
NP  U2 - "The Joshua Tree"

Anyone into this group? Of course, they're pretty famous and mainstream. But I was wondering whether proggies listen to U2.

Yeah, particularly Joshua Tree, as Ms 007 likes it a lot. It's also become my favorite with U2  *horns*

I like their music, but they'r not pantheon with me :)

I feel a bit like Bupie: Up to Joshua Tree, their music was fresh and progressive; then they became big, and the following albums seemed rather irrelevant :-\


Here's a real pantheon group:

NP  Protest the Hero:  Volition  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5_RJHsaqpA

Missed them at Copenhell, man, felt fucked. But now on Tuesday they'r playing at Vega in Cop, and you bet I'm gonna see'm >:(

Leave you guys with this great piece:

PtH: Mist  www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCu3bBMAUlo

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-13, 18:58:15
Sieges Even - Paramount
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-01-14, 23:20:10
I was in a John Mitchell mood today, so I listened to the following :
Kino - "Picture"
It Bites - "The Tall Ship"
Frost* - "Milliontown"

All very recommended of course.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-15, 18:56:18
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-15, 19:59:57
Iamthemorning - Miscellany

Sort of 'Stream of Passion-light' :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-01-15, 20:40:11
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-15, 18:56:18
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age

8)


NP
Iamthemorning - "~"

Just started, and the piano and vocals are very nice. Let's see where this will lead.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-15, 21:29:54
NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

A treat for any melodic metal fan - doesnt hurt if one's intellectual too  *horns*

A bit like Seventh Wonder's epic The Great Escape, here with a wonderful English diction 8)

You guys haven't even heard of this band :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-16, 19:40:25
Threshold - March Of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-01-17, 17:37:01
JP
Haken - "The Mountain"

and

Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"

At the moment:
nothing...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-17, 18:55:38
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Toto - Turn Back
The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-01-17, 21:44:07
Lunatic Soul - "Impressions"

Riverside lite. I really liked the Night Sessions on Riverside's latest album and this is more of that. So I bought two Lunatic Soul albums (the second and the third).
I guess now I just need the first and the upcoming LS album.
Anyone into Lunatic Soul? And if so, which is your favourite?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-18, 11:45:09
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-01-17, 21:44:07
Anyone into Lunatic Soul? And if so, which is your favourite?
Only know the first two albums and like the first (the 'black' album) more than the second one (the 'white' album). You have to be in the right mood for it, it's quite dark music ;).

jp: Muse - The 2nd Law
np: Gazpacho - Night (in high anticipation of the new album 'Demon', which will be released in March 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-01-18, 12:04:09
Np The Dark Side Of The Moon Original Mix (1972) Supervised by Aan Parsons & extra audio tracks - Pink Floyd  *horns*

Not sure if anyone has heard of this Album it's really rather good.  ;D

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-01-17, 21:44:07
Lunatic Soul - "Impressions"

Riverside lite. I really liked the Night Sessions on Riverside's latest album and this is more of that. So I bought two Lunatic Soul albums (the second and the third).
I guess now I just need the first and the upcoming LS album.
Anyone into Lunatic Soul? And if so, which is your favourite?

Yes I have 3 Cd's. I don't listen to them alot though. I'll probably play them next
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-18, 20:16:42
This afternoon: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (5.1 version, wow 8))
jp: Shadow Gallery - Room V
np: Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-01-19, 13:08:55
Days Between Stations - Days Between Stations
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-01-19, 14:31:43
JP - All Rights Removed - Airbag
NP - On Air - Alan Parsons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-19, 17:40:00
Subsignal - "Paraíso"
8) This is truly the best new discovery of 2013 for me!

Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2014-01-19, 14:31:43
JP - All Rights Removed - Airbag

Can someone convince me to buy this album please? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 15:31:26
JP  Engine:  Superholic

A real side project, mainly for fans of the guys:  Ray Alder, Bernie Versailles, Joey Vera, Pete Parada. Nothing like Fates Warning or Redemption 8)


NP  Hedningarna:  Tuuli  (on repeat)  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cARpIQvGVbA

Hedningarna is Swedish for "The Heathens".

Reminds me of Dead Can Dance and other Lisa Gerrard projects, and Robbie Robertson's soloalbums  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 16:19:09
NP  Van Halen:  Once  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I19X-m3vWnk

Guys, this is one of the absolute best songs eva - so if you haven't heard it yet, then get yer bl*y a*s over here >:(

I want some response on this one - sleepyheads !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 16:48:08
And then this one:

NP  Van Halen:  From Afar  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DHZ7se2NE

Make sure you got headphones on for this one, guys ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-20, 19:11:20
Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. I"

Fantastic album! Very catchy and happy music, yet still very proggy with the Dream Theater-ish instrumental interludes.

The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"

I enjoyed it! The last track on the album is some sort of reprise of the (excellent!) first track, but it's a bit too much. For some reason I get bored and I'm not interested in the bonus disc anymore. But I'm getting better with The Flower Kings. Their latest ("Desolation Rose") is nice too!

Galahad - "Battle Scars"

This is actually the second time I play this. It was pretty high in a top ten on a prog website once. Dunno where.
It reminds me of IQ because of the vocals, which are quite good. And I'm also reminded by, indeed, Arena (a bit). Probably because of the dark mood. But Arena is much better. I dunno what it is, but this album makes me feel very uncomfortable. :-[ Not good.
But I have to listen to it a few times more.

Now playing:
Big Big Train - "Far Skies Deep Time"

I guess this is the best EP in my collection. Ermmm... at least when I don't count "Contagious" and "Contagium". ;D
The Wide Open Sea is veeeery nice. It's sad to know that people who don't have this EP miss out on the beauty of these songs. ::)

At the moment I'm predicting Rush to be my next object of a Now Playing post.
Let's see...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-20, 19:24:09
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-19, 17:40:00
Can someone convince me to buy this album please? ;)
Won't force you to. Some musice does grip you, some not (or later) :)

Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-20, 20:32:02
Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2014-01-21, 10:21:31
Brandon Flowers' solo album Flamingo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-21, 14:01:33
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-01-20, 19:11:20
Now playing:
Big Big Train - "Far Skies Deep Time"

I guess this is the best EP in my collection. Ermmm... at least when I don't count "Contagious" and "Contagium". ;D
The Wide Open Sea is veeeery nice. It's sad to know that people who don't have this EP miss out on the beauty of these songs. ::)

At the moment I'm predicting Rush to be my next object of a Now Playing post.
Let's see...
Since my recent love story with EEFP, I have been thinking of extending my BBT collection : apart from Far Skies ..., do you have another suggestion ?

NP Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned
Great ... artwork  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-21, 14:43:55
NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Atlantis Ascendant  *horns*

These days I'm hooked on Bal-Sagoth :)

Nobody else wanna try'm out ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-01-21, 18:37:09
Shamall - Turn Off

Neo-Prog from Germany, keyboard-oriented and very melodious. Mostly instrumental, some female vocals. Like it a lot 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-21, 20:46:54
NP Kate Bush - Never For Ever

By the time of its release, I found this album very sophisticated but lacking energy and simplicity : it let me a bit disappointed.

Now, almost 35 years later, I find that it aged very well : it is just great *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-22, 16:34:33
NP  Textures:  Dualism

Dutch djent metal band, formed in 2001.

First run, hardly know this band ..... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-01-22, 17:49:25
NP Kansas - Audio-Visions

Probably my personal most listened album ever. And it still rocks big time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-22, 18:24:14
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Shamall - Turn Off (cd 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-01-22, 19:36:36
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-21, 14:01:33
Since my recent love story with EEFP, I have been thinking of extending my BBT collection : apart from Far Skies ..., do you have another suggestion ?

Of course:
"The Underfall Yard"

That's one of my favourite 2009 releases!
Actually, since David Longdon and Nick D'Virgilio are in the band, they keep making masterpieces, in my opinion.
I'm really looking forward to their next album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-22, 20:16:13
Millenium - Reincarnations (Vinyl edition on Progstreamingclassic, relaxing music 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-22, 20:36:27
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

Favourite 2013 release 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-01-22, 22:17:37
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-01-22, 20:36:27
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

Favourite 2013 release 8) *horns*

Interesting choice.
It raises four questions:
What are they like?
How do you know them?
What do you like so much about them?
Haven't you listened to Big Big Train? ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-23, 14:10:06
JP  Textures:  Dualism  *horns*

NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Atlantis Ascendant  *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-21, 20:46:54
NP Kate Bush - Never For Ever

In my book, Kate Bush and Robbie Williams did the same thing: They managed to make one really fabulous song, in Kate's case Wuthering Heights, and Robbie's Feel ... and then lost it: Never again would they make anything even close to that magic. Very interesting ???

Groups like Dream Theater and Bal-Sagoth create floods of magic 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-01-23, 18:54:37
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-01-22, 19:36:36
Of course:
"The Underfall Yard"

That's one of my favourite 2009 releases!
Actually, since David Longdon and Nick D'Virgilio are in the band, they keep making masterpieces, in my opinion.
I'm really looking forward to their next album.
Ok, you convinced me  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-23, 14:10:06
In my book, Kate Bush and Robbie Williams did the same thing: They managed to make one really fabulous song, in Kate's case Wuthering Heights, and Robbie's Feel ... and then lost it: Never again wouldd they make anything even close to that magic. Very interesting ???
Well, that is a rather radical statement that you will allow me not to share, at least for Kate :)

NP Megadeth - Peace Sells ... But Who's Buying
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-23, 20:05:40
Quote from: PH
What are they like?
According to Progwereld.org the music is a mixture between groups like Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator.

Quote from: PH
How do you know them?
Quite predictable: Progstreaming.com ;).

Quote from: PHWhat do you like so much about them?
It's a very versatile album: ballads, heavier stuff and even a waltz (dedicated to Peter Banks, who also played on this album). And Rick Wakeman did a great solo on the track 'The Eggshell Man'. You can hear it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBeYotQwEo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBeYotQwEo) after about 9 minutes.
A review op DPRP here (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201334.php#daysbetweenstations) with a short trailer. The full album is on Youtube by the way.

Quote from: PHHaven't you listened to Big Big Train? ;)
I did, several times because of some enthusiasm on this forum :), but their music doesn't seem to appeal to me ... . I'll give it another try.

X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-01-24, 00:22:27
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-23, 20:05:40
According to Progwereld.org the music is a mixture between groups like Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator.

Most prog of today is a mixture of Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator... ;)
But Progwereld is pretty positive about them!

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-23, 20:05:40
It's a very versatile album: ballads, heavier stuff and even a waltz (dedicated to Peter Banks, who also played on this album). And Rick Wakeman did a great solo on the track 'The Eggshell Man'. You can hear it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBeYotQwEo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBeYotQwEo) after about 9 minutes.

A review op DPRP here (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201334.php#daysbetweenstations) with a short trailer. The full album is on Youtube by the way.

Thanks a lot! Now that you have mentioned them as your favourite of 2013, I just have to check them out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-24, 19:30:17
Today:
John Watts - It Has To Be
Subsignal - Paraiso (At last, it arrived and what a stunning package 8). The live cd is also great *horns*.

np: Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-25, 09:27:59
Toto - Isolation

In memory of former lead singer Fergie Frederiksen, who passed away this week. He only sang on this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-01-25, 13:41:09
Np Kaleidoscope - Transatlantic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-25, 19:30:20
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-01-26, 14:39:30
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-01-27, 09:27:27
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2014-01-25, 13:41:09
Np Kaleidoscope - Transatlantic
I did not know it was already released. Another must-buy ...

NP Eloy - Reincarnation On Stage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-27, 10:34:41
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-01-27, 09:27:27
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2014-01-25, 13:41:09
Np Kaleidoscope - Transatlantic
I did not know it was already released. Another must-buy ...

:D

I think I'll go get it today!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-27, 17:11:09
NP
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"

First run! :D Sounds a lot like Transatlantic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-27, 18:42:01
Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-01-28, 11:12:11
NP Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-01-28, 18:14:13
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-28, 20:51:27
Paxi, just saw that A.C.T are (coming) out with a new album in 2014, Circus Pandemonium. Gonna get it  *horns*

Long time since Silence, from 2006. Sure curious to hear what they sound like today .....  8)


NP  Kreator:  Phantom Antichrist  *horns*

German metal group from 1982 (Essen). PA is their most recent album, from 2012.

My new friend Lars Jesper (we were brought together by another FB-friend René) recommended it to me 8)

LJ and I share everything in rock - first time ever, great experience. I have gotten him into Outworld and Bal-Sagoth. The past few days he's listened non-stop to BS. He otoh got me into Sepultura, and deeper into Guns N' Roses :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-01-29, 12:08:12
Nice that you found a new friend to share your weird musical tastes  :)

NP Kansas -Monolith  8)

This is the album that got me into prog. Man, how I liked it (and still do) ! The voices, the riffing, the soli, the melodies. I must write about this album in the Top Albums thread when I find enough time ...

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-29, 12:46:17
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-01-29, 12:08:12
Nice that you found a new friend to share your weird musical tastes  :)

Donno about weird. It seems to me that Teunis is on a weirder venture these days :o

NP  Angra:  Temple Of The Shadows  *horns*

Got the cd now. Reading the story .... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-01-30, 09:26:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-28, 20:51:27
Paxi, just saw that A.C.T are (coming) out with a new album in 2014, Circus Pandemonium. Gonna get it  *horns*

You already know that! We discussed it in the A.C.T thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=931.msg65275#msg65275).
But indeed, I'm very excited! It's a bit late, but now it finally is going to be released!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-01-28, 20:51:27
Long time since Silence, from 2006. Sure curious to hear what they sound like today .....  8)

Check their facebook page. There are snippets of studio footage. What I've heard was really cool! 8) What I've not heard is probably going to be much cooler!



NP
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"

Transatlantic have done it again! Although I think I like "The Whirlwind" a bit better. That one is my favourite Transatlantic album. But this album is really nice and I like it very very much!
Hey, is it too early for 2014 favourite lists? ;)

Actually, I think A.C.T could push Transatlantic off the "2014 throne". Anticipation is really high.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-30, 12:46:10
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-01-30, 09:26:34
You already know that! We discussed it in the A.C.T thread.

Paxi, you should learn to be more precise ;)

At that time, we didn't have:

1) The title of the album
2) 2014 specified.


JP  Paul McCartney & The Wings:  Band On The Run  8)

I'm a big fan of Mac, he was a genius in Beatles - together with John Lennon - but after Beatles broke up, he seems to have relaxed rather much ???


NP  Venom:  Black Metal  8)

Not really my style, but Venom were very influential in the early 80's. That's the way I work ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-01-30, 13:31:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-01-29, 12:46:17
Donno about weird.
Just kidding  ;) ... or not  ;D

QuoteNP  Angra:  Temple Of The Shadows  *horns*

Got the cd now. Reading the story .... 8)
Seems a good idea to me  :)

NP Avantasia - The Flying Opera : Around The World In Twenty Days  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-30, 13:44:37
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-01-30, 13:31:13
Just kidding  ;) ... or not  ;D

To be or not to be - a Frenchie -- hm, rhymes ... well, almost :P

Outworld and Bal-Sagoth are B-I-G. You guys will realise that some day - once you get yer asses movin ;)


Quote
Seems a good idea to me  :)

Seems like not surprising to me ;)


NP  A.C.T:  What I can find on YouTube  *horns*

Gettin into A.C.T mode, bebby ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-01-30, 14:53:22
Needed something to shake me up now:

NP  Outworld I  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-01-30, 19:29:27
jp: Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
np: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-01-30, 23:30:38
JP Led Zeppelin III
NP Physical Graphiti

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-01-31, 13:54:46
Guess we're both retro these days, Iggy ;)

NP  ELO:  Out Of The Blue  (on repeat)  *horns*

Wonderful album, arguably their best, almost every song is a pearl 8)

Added seven of'm to my Classic Song list :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-01-31, 15:43:11
NP Transatlantic - Whirld Tour 2010

And dancing (sort of) on my chair.  I hope to catch them on tour this year !  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-01-31, 19:49:33
jjp: Asia - Aria
jp: Mystery - One Among The Living
np: Days Between Stations - Days Between Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-01-31, 23:41:20
retro it is
NP Mike Oldfield Ommadawn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-01, 09:54:33
jp: Subsignal - Paraiso (cd 2; Live In Mannheim)
np: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-01, 13:45:37
jp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (5.1)
np: Neal Morse - ?

after that: Arena - Contagion (to celebrate that Contagion 'Max' is on its way to me *horns* 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-01, 19:01:25
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts And Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-01, 19:41:54
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2014-02-02, 15:11:55
NP: The Visitor.

Never gets old. A masterpiece!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-02, 16:35:49
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium
John Wetton - Arkangel
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-02-02, 16:46:59
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"
Today I woke up with a melody from the title track in my head. This is a good sign. Of course I had to hear the melody again and decided to play the whole album.

Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
I like this a lot.
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-02, 21:41:02
Subsignal - Paraiso
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Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-03, 10:19:29
NP  Yes:  Tales From Topographic Oceans  *horns*

This is one of the great masterpieces of (prog) rock. Complex, wide-ranging, and intensely challenging !

I need to get more into it ..... 8)


Quote from: Draco chimera on Sun, 2014-02-02, 15:11:55
NP: The Visitor.

Never gets old. A masterpiece!  *horns*

Right about that, Draco :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-02-03, 10:37:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-03, 10:19:29
NP  Yes:  Tales From Topographic Oceans  *horns*

This is one of the great masterpieces of (prog) rock. Complex, wide-ranging, and intensely challenging !

I need to get more into it ..... 8)

:) Nice.
The first two songs (the first forty minutes) are really nice, but then I tend to lose interest a bit. I was wondering what you would make of the third track.
I can sit it out, but can't say it's my favourite part...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-03, 10:49:33
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-02-03, 10:37:40
I was wondering what you would make of the third track.

Yup, I'll tell you, Paxi. I know that I'll have to play the whole album several times now. Also read some background material, like the "Autobiography of a Yogi", and the Vishnu Purana. That's the way I work with great culture.

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I can sit it out

You're learning the abilities of a true proggie, Paxi. One important ability is to put one's judgement on hold, take things at face value initially, whatever comes along: strange musical passages, growl, blasts, whatever. Then slowly the structure will emerge, and details fall into place.

If one has categorical turn-offs, then one misses a lot of great music.

Of course, some music is so superficial that one can quickly judge it out.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-02-03, 19:09:24
jp: Votum - Harvest Moon (some nice moments, but too little to run to the record shop :D)
np: Karmakanic - Live In The US (not for long anymore, not my cup of coffee ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2014-02-03, 20:42:19
NP Heather Nova - mp3 download of last Saturday's acoustic theater show here in my hometown 8)

I've been following her career since her Oyster album came out back in 1994, great singer-songwriter with an angelic voice, amazing live both in an acoustic and electric setting *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2014-02-04, 16:58:33
NP - Contagion Max - Arena  ;D
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-02-04, 19:26:14
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
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Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-02-05, 00:46:58
Rainbow - 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll'.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-05, 13:03:11
NP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

Arrived yesterday, first listen.
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-02-05, 18:00:30
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-05, 13:03:11
NP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

Arrived yesterday, first listen.

Ooooooooooooh! Have fun!
I loved it!
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-02-05, 18:56:06
Subsignal - Live In Mannheim 2012
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Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-02-06, 01:59:58
Arena - "Confrontation"
from 'Contagion Max'
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Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-06, 09:07:47
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

So freaking GREAT  *horns*

Sorry guys but I have not been such overwhelmed by a metal album since, well, Images & Words maybe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-02-06, 12:16:19
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"
Their influence on rock and prog is immense!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:07:03
Now Playing:

Well, what do you think?
Of course!

Arena - "Contagion Max"

*horns*

Yippeeeeee!
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Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:07:30
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-02-06, 12:16:19
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"
Their influence on rock and prog is immense!
I think that Nicky disagrees  ;D

NP Scorpions - Lovedrive

You should try this one, Nicky  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:11:44
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-06, 09:07:47
NP Circus Maximus - Nine

So freaking GREAT  *horns*

Sorry guys but I have not been such overwhelmed by a metal album since, well, Images & Words maybe.

I agree that it's one of the absolute best, Bupie.

However, I consider that all the DT-albums after I&W are just as fabulous ... and then there's Outworld I, Bal-Sagoth's latest three albums, and Angra's Holy Land.

I like I&W a lot - and if it had been an album by any other group, I would laud it highly - but with Awake, DT reached their apex - and stayed there since  *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:22:08
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:07:30
I think that Nicky disagrees  ;D

Yes, I actually have the first two Transatlantic albums - impelled by you guys - and listened to'm a lot some years ago ... but I'm obviously more hardcore than you guys. I would say that Transatlantic - just like Big Big Train, IQ and other bands you guys listen to - are too loose for my taste.

Take Nine e.g., Bupie. It's clear, sharp and tight as hell. Those guys didn't stop working on their music - again and again - until it was crystal clear, until you couldn't do any more. And if it wasn't good enuff at that point - the apex - well, then they dropped it and started a new track. Until they had Nine super songs  *horns*

And that's what I mean with: Why settle for lesser, when you can get the best. There are so many groups these days making superb music  8)

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NP Scorpions - Lovedrive

You should try this one, Nicky  8)

I actually did listen quite a bit to Scorpions some years ago, Bupie. I had a colleague (what a cumbersome word in English) at the Danish Environmental Reasearch Institute who was a big fan of'm.

I experienced them as rather regular hardrock, and the Gerrrman accent in the singing was a turn-offer for me - it's rather categorical with me ;)

But if you have a couple of good YouTubes for us, then I'd be happy to give'm another turn - on :)

I belong to the minority who actually do play friends' links :P

- Nicky
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Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:51:57
JP  Disturbed:  The Sickness  (their first studio album, from 2000)

Didn't really grip me. Quite harsh hardrock. Don't usually mind harshness, but missed melody and variation here. Tried instead:

JP  Disturbed:  Believe  (their second, from 2002)

Much better. Music fuller, and lyrics quite intriguing, very religious and seeking.

Disturbed thanked Sevendust in their credits, so I thought me that I should give them a spin, had heard about'm a few times before:

JP  Sevendust:  Seasons

Hm, quite good, lighter and more melodic than Disturbed. Band from Atlanta.

NP  Hm, need a break. Probably I'll play Bal-Sagoth in a while, I have a tendency to gravitate toward them these days. Probably The Chthonic Tales, as I don't have it on cd, and I'm at the library now. BS is a surefire winner  *horns*

Anyone know what Chthonic means ?

....

Hey, Paxi, you cheated, you looked it up ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2014-02-06, 19:20:57
NP Arena - Contagion Max, obviously 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-02-06, 20:33:02
Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
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Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-02-06, 21:15:23
Contagion Max - again!

Current track "Vanishing Act"
I love the keyboard solo in this one! (at 2:57)

I should be careful with this - I don't want the case to get as tatty as my original Contagion case!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-07, 00:04:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-06, 15:22:08
I experienced them as rather regular hardrock, and the Gerrrman accent in the singing was a turn-offer for me - it's rather categorical with me ;)

But if you have a couple of good YouTubes for us, then I'd be happy to give'm another turn - on :)

I belong to the minority who actually do play friends' links :P

- Nicky
OK.

So the mighty instrumental Coast To Coast : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktk6XaadOiY&feature=player_detailpage

... the quintessential power ballad Always Somewhere : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e47R7Z_jwkA

... and an acoustic version of the other ballad, Holiday : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1_IOW8rjE4

But since you lived on this Earth during the 20th century, you already know these songs  ;)
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Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-07, 14:08:36
NP:

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-07, 00:04:43
So the mighty instrumental Coast To Coast : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktk6XaadOiY&feature=player_detailpage

... the quintessential power ballad Always Somewhere : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e47R7Z_jwkA

... and an acoustic version of the other ballad, Holiday : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1_IOW8rjE4

Rocks  *horns*

A bit dated tho. But I understand your joy, Bupie, you grew up with them, and that creates a special bond ;)

Thanx :)

And the babes were certainly not dated :P

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But since you lived on this Earth during the 20th century, you already know these songs ;)

The first is correct, but honestly, if I'v heard these songs, it's so long ago that I can't remember. In my age - 50+ - one is allowed to be a bit senile - but Paxi, don't start again >:(

- Nicky

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Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-07, 14:26:44
This is maybe a notch further:

NP  TestAmenT:  Native Blood  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Ibm8mjSek

[Singer Chuck] Billy is of the Pomo Native Americans, an indigenous people of Northern California. He is proud of his Native American heritage, sometimes giving a shoutout to his "Native brothers and sisters" in the audience. The song "Trail of Tears" is a tribute to his heritage, as are "Allegiance" and "Native Blood". In 2010, Chuck Billy was among those recognized in the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian exhibit Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture, which was on display through January 2, 2011.

- Nicky
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Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-07, 15:48:41
Great video:

Bal-Sagoth:  The Fallen Kingdoms of Abyssal Plain  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDqviKzPsXQ

Bal-Sagoth fans are very creative 8)

- Nicky
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Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-07, 16:53:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-07, 14:08:36
Rocks  *horns*

A bit dated tho. But I understand your joy, Bupie, you grew up with them, and that creates a special bond ;)

Thanx :)

And the babes were certainly not dated :P
For the babes, they did better on more recent -but still awfully dated  :)- videos. I used to be very impressed by the one that you can admire on the Rythm Of Love video : I think that she is an actress that I saw in a few movies too.

Scorpions are far from my favorite metal band but they had a bunch of very good albums (In Trance and Lovedrive are my favorite) and a few great songs. I just can't stand Still Loving You and Winds Of Change, though  :P

NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
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Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 18:09:22
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-07, 16:53:15
NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

This is still one of the best and most adventurous albums by Neal Morse. I love it!

Listening to Arena - "Contagion Max" 8)

Very nice.

I was wondering, where do you store this cd on your shelf? Just after Contagion (Contagious, Contagium) or after "The Seventh Degree..."?

A small dillema for the OCD people among us.
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-07, 19:51:58
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 18:09:22
Listening to Arena - "Contagion Max" 8)
Received it today, also signed 8). Didn't expect that, as I ordered it last weekend. Just played it. Great, what a journey  8) *horns*.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 18:09:22I was wondering, where do you store this cd on your shelf? Just after Contagion (Contagious, Contagium) or after "The Seventh Degree..."?

A small dillema for the OCD people among us.
I'll store it after 'The Seventh Degree', as I rank my cd's first on 'name of artist', followed by 'year of release' order.

Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 20:02:42
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-07, 19:51:58
I'll store it after 'The Seventh Degree', as I rank my cd's first on 'name of artist', followed by 'year of release' order.

What about reissues of early albums?
And isn't this some kind of reissue?
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Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-07, 20:48:43
Another wonderful video by the Moodies:

Moody Blues:  I Know You're Out There Somewhere

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjImFYf2Vzc

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2014-02-07, 21:55:03
NP Yep, Contagion Max again :P

The track Contagious is playing now, one of my favourites together with Confrontation. Contagious is a killer instrumental, with great guitar riffing, Confrontation is superb as the penultimate track with its foreboding choir and organ sounds. It's great rediscovering these EP tracks (kind of 'forgotten') now that they're included on the Max version.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2014-02-07, 23:06:43
If you listen closely to the final chorus of Rising Up on the Max album you can hear Clive singing in the background: "Rising up - we've waited soooo looong"  ;D  :P

Just kidding of course ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 23:21:33
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2014-02-07, 21:55:03
NP Yep, Contagion Max again :P

The track Contagious is playing now, one of my favourites together with Confrontation. Contagious is a killer instrumental, with great guitar riffing, Confrontation is superb as the penultimate track with its foreboding choir and organ sounds. It's great rediscovering these EP tracks (kind of 'forgotten') now that they're included on the Max version.

Actually, whenever I listen to Contagion, I always play the EPs after it, in the order of release date. So these EP tracks are not unfamiliar to me at all. I've always seen them as part of the whole package and like the songs very much.
They're actually the most played EPs I have.
But I agree that it's really really really nice to have the tracks properly mixed in the right order. Of course it takes time getting used to the different track order, but I think it works really well!!
The only (small) point of criticism I can think of (if you allow me), is that the front art is practically identical to the 1-disc edition, while "Contagious" and "Contagium" had different cover. I was always under the impression that new artwork also meant that another cover was made.
But this is actually a very minor 'flaw' since the original artwork is of course fantastic! 8)
Seriously, this Max edition is a dream come true!!

Quote from: erik on Fri, 2014-02-07, 23:06:43
If you listen closely to the final chorus of Rising Up on the Max album you can hear Clive singing in the background: "Rising up - we've waited soooo looong"  ;D  :P

Just kidding of course ;D

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2014-02-08, 10:43:55
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 23:21:33

The only (small) point of criticism I can think of (if you allow me), is that the front art is practically identical to the 1-disc edition, while "Contagious" and "Contagium" had different cover. I was always under the impression that new artwork also meant that another cover was made.
But this is actually a very minor 'flaw' since the original artwork is of course fantastic! 8)
Seriously, this Max edition is a dream come true!!

;D
It is, isn't it  :)
We did consider a different cover but in the end decided that we preferred using the original artwork of the digipack version, because it just looks so great :)
So the new artwork is in the booklet, which has a lot more pages to include the extra lyrics and the short story. As for the running order, if you played Contagion a lot then you have to get used to it a bit at first I agree. And if you made your own Max mix you have to get used to it again, because for this definitive version the original "master tracklist" (that was provided on the Contagium EP and used for the 2004 preview version of The Max) was abandoned, to create a better flow and tie the tracks together with the chapters of the short story. So if you compare you'll find a lot of tracks got shuffled around!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-08, 12:49:20
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-02-07, 20:02:42
What about reissues of early albums?
And isn't this some kind of reissue?
I agree it's sort of a reissue, but I decided to use the year of release to sort the cd's. Decisions ... good luck. May you find peace with it ;).

Contagion Max again this morning, just wow 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-08, 13:35:46
Subsignal - Paraiso

There they were: goosebumps. What an awesome album *horns* :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-02-08, 19:22:57
Pink Floyd - 'A Collection of Great Dance Songs'

(Picked it up this morning.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-08, 19:41:45
jp: Maschine - Rubidium (don't agree with the great reviews, it was a 'once in a lifetime' experience ;))
np: Huis - Despite Guardian Angels (much better, will appeal to fans of Mystery/IQ/Pendragon and maybe Arena 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-02-08, 21:25:40
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-08, 19:41:45
Mystery/IQ/Pendragon and maybe Arena 8))

Check, check, check and check.
Alrighty then!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-02-08, 23:36:56
Saxon - 'Strong Arm of the Law' *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-09, 21:38:14
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-02-09, 21:58:15
Arena - 'Contagion Max' 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-10, 15:38:43
NP Thought Chamber - Psykerion

Avalaibable on progstreaming. I think Nicky already told us about them ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-02-10, 17:59:31
Cosmograf - End Of Ecclesia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-02-10, 19:16:45
The Opium Cartel - Ardor

Not bad, but I've heard better music ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-10, 20:13:00
Re Contagion Max: Just like Paxi, I'v played all three Contagion cd's to death, admittedly mostly Contagion, but I know the other two thoroughly. In fact, I burned my own Contagion almost Max, up to 80 minutes, extending Contagion with my favorites from the two ep's.

I plan to get the official Contagion Max, but since I couldn't readily use PayPal, I'm waiting for a good opportunity. As should appear, there's no rush.


Playing:

Yes:  Topographic Oceans

I'm playing that one a lot these days. I'm totally fascinated by it - lyrics, music, moods, atmospheres, segues, everything man  *horns*


I'm also playing a lot of Bal-Sagoth these days, and spending a lot of time getting into this awe-inspiring universe. I have Battle Magic, The Power Cosmic, and Atlantis Ascendant on cd - the texts in the cd-booklets are about three times as long as what's spoken on the albums - and The Chthonic Chronicles on its way from Amazon.UK  *horns*

Byron Roberts claims that the released six albums constitute a perfect hexalogy. It's obviously not entirely true, as some of the epics are unfinished. It would be great if they venture on a new round ... but it's very dependent on the support they get :-\

Clearly Bal-Sagoth are for the very few. To begin with, the vocabulary is advanced, Shakespearean one could say, the stories deliberately convoluted, and the music covers the entire spectrum of rock - meaning that you got everything possible - and impossible - descending upon you: growl, scream, thrash, dissonance, but also a lot of wonderful melody, and man, Byron's diction - epic indeed ;)

Byron's Universe is without comparison the vastest in rock. Byron is imo the most learned person in rock. Not that this should be any competition, but it explains why there are so few who are willing to get into this amazing band - and why it's so gratifying for the adventurer 8)

NP  Bal-Sagoth:  YouTube Mix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMLFvZMqvQQ&list=RDYMLFvZMqvQQ

A good place to start :)


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-10, 15:38:43
NP Thought Chamber - Psykerion

I think Nicky already told us about them ?

Yes, Thought Chamber became pantheon with me on the basis of their fabulous Angular Perceptions  *horns*

I have only listened a bit to Psykerion on YouTube. I'll get the cd, but it's not right around the bend.

What do you make of it, Bupie ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2014-02-10, 21:41:24
NP Contagion Max again ::)

But also played Clive Nolan - Alchemy, inspired by the great show in Zoetermeer this weekend. It was great to see and hear it live again, this time in the concert version and not the theatre version. Fabulous performance!! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-02-10, 23:27:52
Lyle Mays - 'Street Dreams' album.

Some of the music sounds like it should be on American late night television.
It's a nice album though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-11, 10:42:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-10, 20:13:00
Yes, Thought Chamber became pantheon with me on the basis of their fabulous Angular Perceptions  *horns*

I have only listened a bit to Psykerion on YouTube. I'll get the cd, but it's not right around the bend.

What do you make of it, Bupie ?

- Nicky
Well, I listened to it twice and it was pleasant enough. I will have another listen today, hopefully.

NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

A Teunis favorite. Interesting story, great artwork, good music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-02-11, 12:34:58
JP:
IQ - "Frequency"

NP:
Arena - "Contagion Max"

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-08, 12:49:20
I agree it's sort of a reissue, but I decided to use the year of release to sort the cd's. Decisions ... good luck. May you find peace with it ;).

It's driving me crazy!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-02-11, 19:07:54
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-11, 10:42:09
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

A Teunis favorite. Interesting story, great artwork, good music.

Indeed, good choice *horns*

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-02-11, 12:34:58

It's driving me crazy!

;D. Just use a coin and pitch-and-toss ;).

Subsignal - Paraiso (second cd: Live In Mannheim 2012)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-02-11, 22:39:28
King's X - 'Dogman' album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-02-12, 12:40:43
One of the great genre-defining metal classics:

Black Sabbath:  Children Of The Grave   www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rihpED_obk

And while we're at it ;D  let's take another classic song from Master Of Reality, this one inspired grunge:

Black Sabbath:  Sweet Leaf   www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3YtvuZ2-I0

The coughing at the beginning of Sweet Leaf is Tony Iommi right after he took a drag on a joint :D

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-12, 14:38:28
PP Transatlantic - SMPTe

I play this one from time to time in order to check if All Of The Above remains my favorite prog track ever. And the answer is still yes  8)

NP Blue Öyster Cult - Cultösaurus Erectus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-12, 16:50:58
NP Blue Öyster Cult - Agents Of Fortune
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-02-12, 19:16:49
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-02-12, 22:21:36
All About Eve - 'Scarlet and Other Stories'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-13, 10:17:56
NP Blue Öyster Cult - Secret Treaties
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-02-13, 19:31:15
Votum - Harvest Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-14, 11:42:44
NP Blue Öyster Cult - Fire Of Unknown Origin

If you wish to listen to a BÖC album, choose this one. A masterpiece it is  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-14, 15:36:12
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

The more I listen to it, the more I like it !  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2014-02-14, 19:22:07
NP Clepsydra - Fears, from the 3654 Days box set that arrived today

Always had a soft spot for this neoprog band but did not own their albums, now this has been fixed 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-14, 19:43:55
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-14, 15:36:12
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

The more I listen to it, the more I like it !  *horns*
8)

Threshold - March Of Progress
Asia - XXX
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-02-14, 23:24:18
Hi guys. Had a nice V-evening with my lady, went out to dinner and the movies afterwards :)

Now, time for guys' stuff again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAyGA9Vt6b8&hd=1
Arcane Roots - Resolve.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-02-14, 23:28:26
and take a spin on this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtRXqBQETA&hd=1

Serj Tankian.

A philosopher? Or just pathetic?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-02-14, 23:57:49
And now folks, open your mind for the professors of Neurofunk: Noisia!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=199TISojIgw&hd=1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-02-15, 13:38:11
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2014-02-14, 23:28:26
and take a spin on this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtRXqBQETA&hd=1

Serj Tankian.

A philosopher? Or just pathetic?

He's just telling us in a nice way that we're destroying the World - and that's exactly what we're doing. But people don't really realize it, so they continue to live in their dreamworld. E.g. let's see more people become vegetarians.

Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2014-02-14, 23:24:18
Now, time for guys' stuff again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAyGA9Vt6b8&hd=1
Arcane Roots - Resolve.

Hey Cap, this is real 8)

Thanx :)

Reminds me a bit of Police, but more modern and heavier.

Quote
Had a nice V-evening with my lady, went out to dinner and the movies afterwards :)

We went out to a special beer inn, I had an Aphrodisiac, a Canadian Belgian-style beer - full, tasty, and well balanced - and then we went to a vegan restaurant and had an excellent meal there. Then it was 10 pm, and we were tired and went home.


NP  Arcane Roots:  Blood and Chemistry  full album  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=37heSsES06g

Some Police, Mars Volta, Rush, and djent, very melodic, crisp, and varied  8)

Wiki: Arcane Roots are a three-piece alternative rock band from Kingston Upon Thames, England. Founded by guitarist & vocalist Andrew Groves and drummer Daryl Atkins, the band are known for their energetic and passionate live shows and incorporating progressive music, math rock and Indie Rock into a popular song format. Their debut mini-album "Left Fire" was released in February 2011 and received strong reviews from both the press and their peers alike.  - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcane_roots

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-15, 21:03:30
Today:
Subsignal - Paraiso
Muse - The 2nd Law
Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope
Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-16, 08:59:24
Nosound - Sol29
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2014-02-16, 09:48:40
NP Yes - Talk

First listen, so far so good  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-02-16, 12:17:45
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2014-02-16, 09:48:40
NP Yes - Talk

First listen, so far so good  :)

This is a good sign. There seems to be some movement in the Room now again ;)

So I'll venture some Bal-Sagoth again - still uncertain, however, whether there's the slightest interest :-\

Meantime I'v found two tracks that should be at least in part accessible to Room taste. Remember to crank up the volume - works well with Bal-Sagoth:

Bal-Sagoth:  Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule   www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmNkvE050I

Bal-Sagoth:  Star-Maps Of The Ancient Cosmographers   www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFRzAOc9HoE

This is heavenly honey to my ears  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-16, 21:28:44
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-02-16, 22:23:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-02-16, 12:17:45
So I'll venture some Bal-Sagoth again - still uncertain, however, whether there's the slightest interest :-\

I for one am interested in your musical journeys (and I try to follow you as much as I can), but I want to point out that this kind of music is far from Shattered Room standards. Which is of course absolutely fine(!), but don't be disappointed when others don't like it as much as you do...
For instance, I'm pretty enthusiastic about video game soundtracks myself, but since this is far from mainstream Room music I'm not expecting to win you all over.

These songs are interesting in a way. Well, I don't know. I think the narrative voice is a bit too funny, on the edge of pathetic actually. Since I just mentioned it, the music is a bit like a video game which I can't recall. Or perhaps it's a more general feeling of the song. I heard a few parts that could be more appealing to me if it wasn't for the drums. I don't know what it is with these kind of bands, but they seem to think that you have to speed it up twenty times to make it sound sophisticated? I think it makes the sound 'stretched out' if you know what I mean? I can't differentiate the various drum sounds anymore. While you can really demonstrate your drumming skills when you play a lot slower and add subtle things in it (Gavin Harrison is still number one for me in that respect).

I have to confess that I'm only persevering because you like it so much. I'll keep listening to your YouTube links though, since you have made me discover a few nice albums here and there before. So not all is lost. ;).
There's still enough music left we can share.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-17, 07:57:32
NP Kerry Livgren - Seeds Of Change
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-17, 09:20:43
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-02-16, 22:23:38
I for one am interested in your musical journeys ...

This was what I was hoping for, Paxi, just some response. I often feel like Tom: that one is just talking to a wall in the Room.

We all have our little musical hobby room, which is fine, as it's the starting point for presenting, discussing, and sharing music. But when it comes to discussing and sharing, I could wish for some more activity here.

So again, you're the one who responds ;)

Yes, I know that Bal-Sagoth is a far cry from Room mainstream. It's even further from the general rock community. Probably we're only a few thousand Bal-Sagoth fans, otoh we fans regard BS as a cultural epiphany of the order of Dream Theater and Shakespeare.

Paxi, I'm happy that you tried out Bal-Sagoth on my request - that's obviously asking for much in the Room - and also that you gave us your well-considered take on them.

Clearly we should be honest with each other and respect another's taste - all of us Roomies :)

Quote
this kind of music is far from Shattered Room standards.

I would say that Bal-Sagoth is quite far from Room mainstream, but their music and lyrics fit well into Room standards.

Let's take a look: The lyrics are a combination of Theosophy, philosophy, mythology and epics. Well, Dream Theater is Theosophy (karma and reincarnation e.g.) and philosophy (masses of it in Petrucci's fine lyrics). Arena is mythology - clearly: Biblical, English mythology and more - and epics - Pepper's Ghost, Clive's great Caamora She and Alchemy.

The music of Bal-Sagoth is - well, everything that we listen to in the Room: Mike Oldfield atmospherics, thrash metal ala TestAmenT ( Funky's stuff ;) ), even Dream Theater, dramatic melodic stuff ala Arena and DT - so genre-wise, BS fits very well into the Room.

I agree with you, however, that the drums are too noisy in passages, and could have used a better drummer, maybe not a Gavin Harrison here, but rather a Mike Mangini.

Where Bal-Sagoth deviate is in going further: Byron Roberts brings Shakespearean diction into prog, which has not been done to this extent before. That's what makes people in the rock community respond with "cheesy", "overdone" - "funny", as you said - which shows where the limits of this community go, because Byron's vocabulary and diction is actually very close to classic English drama. And chief composer Jonny Maudling encompasses pretty much all musical genres, and switches suddenly from one to the other; this has not either been done before - so outrageously.

Here we come to one of the very sad divisions in society: The educated class regard rock as primitive (they don't know about "prog"), the lyrics in rock as banal; while rockers in general are not very learned - you're an exception, Paxi.

So how do we make it clear to the intelligentsia that prog lyrics are well worth studying, and that good prog is at the level of Beethoven and Wagner ? And how do we get rockers - and proggies - to use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and read demanding literature ? It's a looong looong road ............ ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-17, 13:56:49
NP Big Big Train - Far Skies Deep Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-17, 15:27:03
NP  Explorers Club:  Fading Fast  *horns*

I'm just preparing my prog evening here in Vangede Library, my local library. This is a great way to start a listening spell, with this wonderful piece, one of my absolute faves.

We'll also hear DT Take Away My Pain, The Spirit Carries On, Van Halen Once, Sparks Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth (for a bit of lovely retro), Guns N' Roses November Rain (great video), Royal Hunt The Mission & Dreamline, Stride Imagine, and lastly Arcturus Shipwrecked Frontier Pioneer (just to get a taste of real metal) - no Outworld or Bal-Sagoth, don't wanna chase'm away ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-17, 21:01:57
NP  Arcane Roots:  Blood & Chemistry  (on repeat) *horns*

Man, this band is so good. Cap, I can't thank you enuff 8)

Here's a great song from the album, guys:

Arcane Roots:  Triptych   www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-DLaueRF2M

This is surprisingly Arcane Roots' debut album. They're very ambitious, all over the place, and do it all super !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-19, 18:18:24
Kompendium - Beneath The Waves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-02-19, 20:20:01
Frequency Drift - Over
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-20, 18:26:24
Touchstone - Oceans Of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-02-20, 19:31:24
jp: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything (more and more impressed after each listening 8))
np: Eden Shadow - Phases (on progstreaming.com, not impressed. Music not bad, but the singing ... :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-21, 13:40:27
Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-21, 14:12:54
NP  Red Dragon Cartel:  Deceived  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zPls_cYc0

New band formed by Jake E. Lee ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-21, 16:03:34
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-21, 18:40:35
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-22, 09:05:37
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-02-22, 09:44:42
NP:  Bal-Sagoth:  Ultima Thule

There's somethin about this band ... that really comes home with me  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-22, 14:43:41
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-22, 19:43:30
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Synaesthesia - Synaesthesia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-23, 11:23:46
Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-02-23, 17:46:35
JP
Kaipa - "Notes From The Past"
Kaipa - "Keyholder"

NP
Kaipa - "Mindrevolutions"

8)
Nicky, this is actually very Yes-y.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-23, 21:20:19
Neal Morse - ?
Subsignal - Paraiso (cd 2; Live In Mannheim)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-24, 10:04:32
PP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

Liking it more and more. Well worth the extra-tries afetr disappointing first listens. Me happy  8)

NP Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope

Still too soon to have a clear opinion but already enjoying it a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-24, 14:41:15
NP Kerry Livgren - Collector's Sedition - Director's Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-24, 14:44:14
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-02-23, 17:46:35
Nicky, this is actually very Yes-y.

Mindrevolutions is actually the Kaipa-album that I have, Paxi. It didn't really do it for me when I gave it some spins five years ago. And again I had qualms about the Swenglish :-\

Non-native-speakers in English should really work harder at it. Might work for other NNS's, but with picky people like me ;)

But I'll revisit .... ;)

I'll admit that there's quite a lot of noodling on the early Yes-albums. But with Yes I'm willing to put up with it, cuz I know their entire evolution, and I see the strokes of genius in it. They started this type of prog experimental style, and they own it, so to speak. With other suc experimental Groups I'm not so indulgent.


NP  Van Halen:  Once

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I19X-m3vWnk

Just delved properly into the lyrics. They'r extraordinary! Basically it's about that when something appears (once) it never disappears "Once present, never past". So terse, so simple - so poetic :)

The music, of course, is ineffable 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-02-24, 15:46:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-24, 14:44:14
Mindrevolutions is actually the Kaipa-album that I have, Paxi. It didn't really do it for me when I gave it some spins five years ago. And again I had qualms about the Swenglish :-\

I have to admit that "Mindrevolutions" is the least of the first three albums of revived Kaipa (2002-). The first album in the Roine trilogy (as I like to call them) is "Notes From The Past" (2002) and this is a really nice album. Very true to the early Kaipa melodies (1974-1979) yet with an updated sound. I think (but I might be wrong) that most people in the Room could like this album. The second album in the Roine trilogy is "Keyholder" which is more noodling and longer songs. It's all very technically challenging. "Mindrevolutions" is (as I said) the last in the Roine trilogy and to me seems like the leftovers from the other two albums. Only the epic title track is interesting. The other songs don't do it for me either really.

After these three albums Roine quit (I'm not really sure why, but I think (!!) it has to do with Hans Lundin being a bit of a control freak). The next three albums have Per Nilsson (of Scar Symmetry) on guitars. There's not really a big change of style, but I guess you can say it sounds a bit more heavy (but faaaar from being metal!). I do miss Roine's wah-style playing and his bluesy feeling a bit. The first post-Roine album is "Angling Feelings" (2007) and this is a nice album but I think "In The Wake Of Evolution" (2010) is a bit better overall. "Vittjar" (2012) I need to listen to a bit more to give an opinion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-02-24, 19:31:47
Subsignal - Touchstones (takes a few more listenings to 'get it' than 'Paraiso' which was love at first hearing)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-02-24, 19:38:56
NP  Sepultura:  Roots

Sounds quite different from everything else I'v heard so far :o - but 8)

Seems like life is pretty harsh out in the Amazon Forest ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-02-24, 21:26:03
I'm listening to a few Lee Abraham songs on YouTube (this one for instance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-S6IziR-jg)) and I am liking what I hear.
He has a new album out (so it seems) and there are quite a few interesting names that he has worked with either in the past or on his new album:
- Karl Groom (Threshold)
- Declan Burke (Frost*, Darwin's Radio)
- Steve Thorne
- John Mitchell
- Jem Godfrey

Lee is formerly of Galahad (I have two albums by this band, but I was not overwhelmed with enthusiasm, but Lee does not play on these albums).
Anyone here who knows more about this artist?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 11:11:42
JP  U2:  The Singles

Nice 8)  but after ten of these singles I needed something more ballsy:

NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Ultima Thule

This is the group that preoccupies me most these days  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:12:46
NP  Circus Maximus:  Nine

Here I agree with Bupie: This album is really extraordinary, it goes far beyond usual standards for excellent metal  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:22:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:12:46
NP  Circus Maximus:  Nine

Here I agree with Bupie: This album is really extraordinary, it goes far beyond usual standards for excellent metal  *horns*

Reminds me, I wanted to check that band out a bit more. Let's see if I can buy it somewhere!

Angra - "Holy Land"
8)

Want to have this one too. They have it for sale on Grooves-inc.com (http://www.grooves-inc.com/angra-holy-land-angels-cry-cd-album-pZZa1-1719313.html) along with "Angels Cry" for a nice price. But I'm still in doubt because such packaging is often very stripped down. And I was wondering what you guys know about "Angels Cry".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:35:52
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:22:30
Reminds me, I wanted to check that band out a bit more. Let's see if I can buy it somewhere!

CM are arguably the best Scandinavian progmetal band these days - I'd say together with Arcturus. So make it happen, Paxi ...  ;)

Quote
They have it for sale on Grooves-inc.com along with "Angels Cry" for a nice price. But I'm still in doubt because such packaging is often very stripped down.

Make sure you always get the original packaging for an album. Prog groups put a lot of effort into it.

Quote
And I was wondering what you guys know about "Angels Cry".

I actually haven't heard it yet (properly). But I know Holy Land and Rebirth very well, and Fireworks and Temple Of Shadows well. All these are great. My fave is Holy Land *horns*

I plan to acquire the full studio catalogue for Angra.

I won't mention that they are pantheon with me

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-02-25, 14:33:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:35:52
CM are arguably the best Scandinavian progmetal band these days - I'd say together with Arcturus. So make it happen, Paxi ...  ;)

Make sure you always get the original packaging for an album. Prog groups put a lot of effort into it.

Yeah, I think so too. But sometimes a reissue has its advantages.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:35:52
I actually haven't heard it yet (properly). But I know Holy Land and Rebirth very well, and Fireworks and Temple Of Shadows well. All these are great. My fave is Holy Land *horns*

I'm now listening to a few Narnia songs on YouTube:

Curse Of A Generation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZFTBC37HM)
Scared (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUGJYhGLJw)

Man, there's so much good stuff and so little money...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-02-24, 21:26:03
Lee is formerly of Galahad (I have two albums by this band, but I was not overwhelmed with enthusiasm, but Lee does not play on these albums).
Anyone here who knows more about this artist?
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a song of his Black & White album called The Mirror on a free CD, kindly of progrock.co.uk. I really enjoyed it, read a rave review on dprp.net and noticed that John Mitchell was involved so I bought the album ... and was utterly disappointed by the rest of the tracks :P I played it a few times since my first listen but haven't changed my opinion so far : generic neo-prog with subpar melodies. So I would not recommend this particular album and I don't plan to check the new one. But this is not a definitive opinion though : my recent experience with DeeExpus has proven me that an album can click at every moment/listen.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-02-25, 13:22:30
Reminds me, I wanted to check that band out a bit more. Let's see if I can buy it somewhere!
You can't go wrong with Nine. Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder are by far my favorite "young" progmetal bands  *horns*

QuoteAngra - "Holy Land"
8)

Want to have this one too. They have it for sale on Grooves-inc.com (http://www.grooves-inc.com/angra-holy-land-angels-cry-cd-album-pZZa1-1719313.html) along with "Angels Cry" for a nice price. But I'm still in doubt because such packaging is often very stripped down. And I was wondering what you guys know about "Angels Cry".
Go ahead ! The packaging is not stripped down : you will have the two cds and the two complete booklets for a bargain price. I know,I bought it this way  ;)

NP Marillion -Anoraknophobia

I always liked the artwork of this one, I find it cool and funny (and it reminds me of Kenny of South Park). But apart from the little pop jewel Map Of The World, the music leaves me cold. Anther one I have to insist on ... or not.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:28:43
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a song of his Black & White album called The Mirror on a free CD, kindly of progrock.co.uk. I really enjoyed it, read a rave review on dprp.net and noticed that John Mitchell was involved so I bought the album ... and was utterly disappointed by the rest of the tracks :P I played it a few times since my first listen but haven't changed my opinion so far : generic neo-prog with subpar melodies. So I would not recommend this particular album and I don't plan to check the new one. But this is not a definitive opinion though : my recent experience with DeeExpus has proven me that an album can click at every moment/listen.

I also noticed John Mitchell's involvement and what I heard sounded a lot like something Frost* could have had brought out. Of course I need to check upon it further.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
You can't go wrong with Nine. Circus Maximus and Seventh Wonder are by far my favorite "young" progmetal bands  *horns*

"Nine" it is then. Seventh Wonder is another band I really need to send my money to.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
Go ahead ! The packaging is not stripped down : you will have the two cds and the two complete booklets for a bargain price. I know,I bought it this way  ;)

That's exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks so much!

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
NP Marillion -Anoraknophobia

I always liked the artwork of this one, I find it cool and funny (and it reminds me of Kenny of South Park). But apart from the little pop jewel Map Of The World, the music leaves me cold. Anther one I have to insist on ... or not.

Oohhhh I really love that album! In fact, I think I'm going to listen to it now!
Map Of The World is indeed very nice, but my favourite tracks are:
Quartz with the angry bit transitioning into the spacey bit (goosebump moment).
This Is The 21st Century, I love the lyrics in this one. It also has a very hypnotic groove to it.
If My Heart Were A Ball It Would Roll Uphill with the explosive bombastic ending.

I think "Anoraknophobia" was my first Marillion album along with "Marbles" (which, as opposed to the aforementioned, I didn't instantly like).
It has a special place in my heart.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 16:03:04
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-02-25, 15:02:43
the music leaves me cold. Anther one I have to insist on ... or not.

Bupie, I guess what you mean is that you have to force yourself to listen to it ?

I have Seasons End, Holidays in Eden, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, Anoraknophobia, and Marbles, the reason being:

1) I'm a big fan of Fish-Marillion, they'r pantheon with me

2) H-Marillion are big in the Room.

Every so often, I convince myself that there must be something to it, and I play one of'm ... here and there some nice melody, some gripping rhythms, then I hope ... but then it leaves off, and then there's atmosphere, aaatmosphere, H wails a bit ..... I actually like U2 better, because they have some more drive and pulse, altho they also get monotonous after a while.

Well, I guess that it's another way of saying that you're not alone, Bupie ;)

Great to see you so active here, guess it helped that I tugged you a bit in the b*s ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-02-26, 12:15:04
NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Ultima Thule

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmNkvE050I

There's so much to be harvested from this album *horns*

As Byron wrote to me:

Hail Nicky! Right now, we don't really need anything. Bal-Sagoth is right where it should be... in the shadows, still proudly in the underground that spawned us, hidden from the mainstream; a rare gem to be discovered by those with the willingness and the patience to seek it out! In many ways, a sublime clandestine cult band shrouded in arcane shadow and secrecy. Thanks again, and best regards!

Byron Roberts

- Nicky


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-02-26, 13:38:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 16:03:04
H-Marillion are big in the Room.

Every so often, I convince myself that there must be something to it, and I play one of'm ... here and there some nice melody, some gripping rhythms, then I hope ... but then it leaves off, and then there's atmosphere, aaatmosphere, H wails a bit ..... I actually like U2 better, because they have some more drive and pulse, altho they also get monotonous after a while.

I don't think comparing Marillion with U2 is right. They're both so different and if you can't see that than there really is no point in delving deeper. Seeing the music you're listening to nowadays I just don't think Marillion is a band you would like. It will only disappoint you, no matter how hard you try. I seriously can't understand why you can say something like 'H wails a bit' and that in itself is maybe saying enough.

Maybe the only thing that can help you to 'get' what modern-day Marillion is about is to attend a concert but to be honest I wouldn't be seeing a band live if I don't really like their music as well so I can imagine that you won't do that.

NP: James Labrie - Impermanent Resonance

Super album. Very much 'to the point'. Full of catchy hooks and great musicianship. I think a lot of people would like it if it weren't for the grunts that are present as well (not in every song though), courtesy by drummer Peter Wildoer.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-02-26, 13:47:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-02-26, 13:38:42
I don't think comparing Marillion with U2 is right. They're both so different and if you can't see that than there really is no point in delving deeper...

Whew, just wiping my brow :-[

OK, the reason I wrote that was cuz I had just listened to U2 The Singles.

However, I think my biggest mistake is in expecting some of the stuff that I dig in Fish-Marillion in H-Marillion. They really are two very different groups.

And I'm not alone with this, Tom, Cap has exactly the same position in this matter. So I can lean on my beloved Cap :-*

Yeah, maybe I should stop talking about H-Marillion. I thought I'd back up Bupie tho :)


NP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

This one really comes home with me *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2014-02-26, 15:00:26
NP Mick Pointer Band - Marillion's Script Revisited

Great memento of the 30th anniversary gig last year, really nice to have this fresh yet authentic live version with this line up. Brian Cummins does an uncanny Fish impersonation! The track order is a nice touch, with disc 1 the original album and disc 2 the b sides.

The Script album always brings back a lot of memories, it was a revelation when I discovered it (back in my high school days in the early '90s..) and I played it incessantly, scrutinizing the artwork, booklet and lyrics. It is and remains a milestone in prog history and Mick's absolutely right in having it taken out on the road as a founder member.

BP Johny Cash - Solitary Man (American Recordings III), something completely different ;) I really like the American Recordings series of albums he finished his career with, quite intense and moody, great choice of cover songs as well (Soundgarden's Rusty Cage on the Unchained album for instance)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-02-26, 16:13:10
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2014-02-26, 15:00:26
I really like the American Recordings series of albums he finished his career with, quite intense and moody, great choice of cover songs as well

I do too 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2014-02-26, 16:46:10
NP Fish - Feast Of Consequences

I had actually stopped following Fish for a long time, after the disappointing Suits album which didn't click. I have rediscovered him now with Feast and 13th Star, he is at the top of his game *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-26, 17:00:25
So many things to say but I am too lazy ... for the multi-quote thing.

So as it comes :

PH, I know that you really like Anoraknophobia. But as Nicky wrote, I have to force myself to listen to it, as I do with some other H-Marillion albums. To summarize my story with H- Marillion, Seasons End, Holidays in Eden and This Strange Engine, I like them A LOT. Brave took me a awful lot of time but I do appreciate it now. Afraid of Sunlight has its moments but I still find it very uneven. Marbles is OK and has Fantastic Place but I find it uneven too. Radiation, I can't memorize any song :P Marillion.com, I never had the bravery to buy it considering the almost unanimous bad reviews ... Somewhere Else is the last album of theirs that I bought and I consider selling it back. And, oh, I also find Steve Hogarth's voice occasionaly annoying on some very slow songs.

@ Erik : Fish released some good albums after Suits, apart from the last two that you mentioned. Sunsets has its great moments (Goldfish & Clowns), Raingods and Field of Crows really deserve to be heard. I like them more than 13th Star.

NP DeeExpus - The King of Number 33 On repeat
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-02-27, 09:39:32
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-26, 17:00:25
PH, I know that you really like Anoraknophobia. But as Nicky wrote, I have to force myself to listen to it, as I do with some other H-Marillion albums. To summarize my story with H- Marillion, Seasons End, Holidays in Eden and This Strange Engine, I like them A LOT. Brave took me a awful lot of time but I do appreciate it now. Afraid of Sunlight has its moments but I still find it very uneven. Marbles is OK and has Fantastic Place but I find it uneven too. Radiation, I can't memorize any song :P Marillion.com, I never had the bravery to buy it considering the almost unanimous bad reviews ... Somewhere Else is the last album of theirs that I bought and I consider selling it back. And, oh, I also find Steve Hogarth's voice occasionaly annoying on some very slow songs.

To be completely honest, the albums "Brave" till "Marillion.com" are not much played here either. Actually, the three albums preceding "Anoraknophobia" are still missing from my collection. But it seems I really need "This Strange Engine" now, because you 'like it A LOT'. I tried with "Brave", but it somehow never worked.
Like I said, I think "Anoraknophobia" is a minor masterpiece, and "Marbles" is my favourite H-Marillion album. After that one they get a bit hit and miss indeed.
Of "Somewhere Else" I REALLY like the title track, which was reason for me to buy it. I love that song. The rest of the album is not on par with that song. "Happiness Is The Road" is a double album, and the first disc is 10 out of 10 for me, while the second rarely gets played (but it has a few nice moments). Then there's the 2012 album "Sounds That Can't Be Made"... which reminds me to listen to it again, because it didn't click first time (or second time...).

You see, I consider myself a fan, and I do support this band, but I don't think every album is wonderful. Their fanbase is really broad, some like rocking songs, some like atmospheric songs, etc etc. So I guess it's OK if you don't like everything.

I need to tell you something, so come closer to the screen...

A bit closer still...

Just a bit...

(In some cases Steve Hogarth's voice CAN be annoying sometimes, but I never told ya!)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-26, 17:00:25
NP DeeExpus - The King of Number 33 On repeat

Another album I need to re-listen, since my experience was more or less the same as yours.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:15:03
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2014-02-26, 16:46:10
I had actually stopped following Fish for a long time, after the disappointing Suits album which didn't click. I have rediscovered him now with Feast and 13th Star, he is at the top of his game *horns*

Erik, his Field Of Crows from 2004 is a great album *horns*


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-02-27, 09:39:32
I need to tell you something, so come closer to the screen...
...
(In some cases Steve Hogarth's voice CAN be annoying sometimes, but I never told ya!)

8) Paxi

When all is said (objectively), H has something with women, e.g. Ms 007 gets soft (this is the politically correct term) with his singing. So if I want somethin, I may just consider making a bit use of my H-Marillion collection.

But now I'll really leave H-Marillion to you guys. I'm really really "somewhere else".


NP  Cloudscape:  Touring Europe With A Blast From The Past

I bought it at the concert last Sunday. All tracks are from their four released studio albums and one track from their upcoming album. It's a nice memory from the concert 8)

Cloudscape are a melodic progmetal group, in the range of Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder, and Anthriel. Fans of these should try out Cloudscape ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:23:57
@ PH  ;D  ;D  ;D

On King ..., DeeExpus has Mark Kelly as a guest on keyboards so many projects/bands are linked to Marillion somehow. Prog is a small world.

NP Fish - Field Of Crows Very melodic and energetic, with a few gems (The Lost Plot  8)). Maybe my favorite Fish album with Internal Exile.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:31:32
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:23:57
NP Fish - Field Of Crows Very melodic and energetic, with a few gems (The Lost Plot  8)). Maybe my favorite Fish album with Internal Exile.

Now that we're in the tipping business (before tipping over), I actually don't know Internal Exile, but I'll bump it on my Shopping List. Thanx, Bupie :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:45:27
JP  Bal-Sagoth:  Battle Magic

NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

I think I'll stop NP'ing Bal-Sagoth, cuz half of the time I'm listening to them - another example of "mute participation" ;)

I'm just wondering whether I'll be sharing this band with any of you guys. Enjoyment of BS requires that one can take all styles within prog, as well as savoring the English language well orated, and English mythology and history - well, no wonder we're few ::)

Something tells me that YouTube doesn't like the titles of the BS songs. When I take a Full Album on YT, several of the songs are removed, and it's not cuz of pornographic content - BS are almost bowdlerised ;D

Now tell me: What's wrong with "Of Carnage and a Gathering of the Wolves" ? Man, I'v seen more grisly titles than that, that are not removed by YT ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-02-27, 13:24:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-02-26, 13:47:14
Whew, just wiping my brow :-[

Maybe my comments were a bit harsh. I didn't mean it that way. But as far as I remember you have been stating that H-Marillion doesn't please you. You don't have to like it, just move on then. :)

QuoteNP  Explorers Club:  Age of Impact

This one really comes home with me *horns*

Great album, isn't it? Especially Fading Fast. Still remember who introduced it to you? ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-27, 12:15:03
When all is said (objectively), H has something with women, e.g. Ms 007 gets soft (this is the politically correct term) with his singing. So if I want somethin, I may just consider making a bit use of my H-Marillion collection.

;D ;D ;D

Now I don't dare to say that I'm also really fond of his charisma on stage and his voice. I can listen to his singing all day long, every day of the week... However, his singing doesn't get me 'soft'. ;D

Quote from: erik on Wed, 2014-02-26, 16:46:10
NP Fish - Feast Of Consequences

I had actually stopped following Fish for a long time, after the disappointing Suits album which didn't click. I have rediscovered him now with Feast and 13th Star, he is at the top of his game *horns*

Yeah, 'Feast' is a good album. I like it more than 13th Star, but imo it's still a long way removed from the brilliance of especially Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors and also Internal Exile. I mean, just listen to a song like Cliché. Or Vigil. Or The Company. Or Family Business. Or Gentlemen's Excuse Me.

NP: Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons

I skipped the titletrack but instead I'm listening to the live recorded covers. It's been a long time since I last listened to them but they're really good. I believe James LaBrie redid some of the vocals in the studio afterwards but he sounds like he's on fire.  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-02-27, 13:48:45
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-02-27, 13:24:34
Maybe my comments were a bit harsh. I didn't mean it that way.

Well, I'm hardly in a position to complain ;)

Quote
You don't have to like it, just move on then :)

I think that's what I just did :)

Quote
Now I don't dare to say that I'm also really fond of his charisma on stage and his voice. I can listen to his singing all day long, every day of the week... However, his singing doesn't get me 'soft'. ;D

Are you sure that your marriage isn't the other way around, Tom :o

Quote
Still remember who introduced it to you? ;)

Was it really you, Tom. Whew :-* :-* :-*

You got some real friends in here, hope wifey doesn't get jealous ;D

I actually had forgotten, listened to some other music since ;)  good you reminded me :)

Age Of Impact is honestly one of my absolute top ten albums - and I'm not exagggerating - I never do, do I :D

Yeah, Fading Fast is breathtaking *horns*

But Fate Speaks is just as great, just in a different way - man, that rhythm section with Billy Sheehan and Terry Bozzio, a killer team 8)


Actually I think that Paxi could fall for Fading Fast - but he's like a woman, he has to be persuaded massively :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-02-27, 18:59:15
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Next year there will be a theatrical version of The Human Equation. Only 3 shows, in Holland. Arjen Lucassen will not participate, but it sounds way cool.

More info on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Theater-Equation/263419263822022?id=263419263822022&sk=info).

Website: http://thetheaterequation.com/ (http://thetheaterequation.com/); info coming soon :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2014-02-27, 19:18:30
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-02-26, 17:00:25

@ Erik : Fish released some good albums after Suits, apart from the last two that you mentioned. Sunsets has its great moments (Goldfish & Clowns), Raingods and Field of Crows really deserve to be heard. I like them more than 13th Star.

Thanks Bupie, I intend to check out his other albums in between (but not Fellini Days I guess), I've missed out a lot  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-02-28, 18:14:29
I never listened to Fellini Days -great title by the way- but it has not a good press indeed ...

NP Shadowland - Ring of Roses

I don't play it very often but it is always a pleasant listen. This one was released at a time when prog was often mixed with pop, a time that most prog fans despise. A feeling that I don't share at all, as you would guess looking at my avatar. Yes, I know, I am repeating myself again and again  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-28, 19:17:59
jp: Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope (Undecided about this one. Some great stuff, but also things I dislike, like the low voice at appr. 10:30 min. on track 1 :-\)
np: Katatonia - Dead End Kings  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-02-28, 21:27:39
I've been listening to ELO recently On the Third day and Eldorado which are nice.

Also a bit of Fish A Feast of Consequences which for me is a step from some of his recent stuff.

I have also bought myself a turntable which is very Pro(Re)gressive. I syill have a lot of vinyl from the 70's and have picked up a few more recent ones.

Seventh Degree of Separation
The Raven that refused to Sing
Fear of a Blank Planet

It is a great to listen to music this way again. It is a totally different experience but I have to say it is very expensive  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-01, 09:05:32
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-02-28, 21:27:39
I've been listening to ELO recently On the Third day and Eldorado which are nice.
8). Thanks for the reminder. About time that I'll be playing some ELO ;).

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-02-28, 21:27:39
Also a bit of Fish A Feast of Consequences which for me is a step from some of his recent stuff.
Heard/read lots of great things about this one. Will check it out, but know nothing from his solo career. I'll let you know.

np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-03-01, 09:22:21
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

I definitively think that the bashing that this album is receiving these days is quite unfair :P As far as I am concerned, I still like it a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-01, 10:02:12
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2014-03-01, 09:22:21
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater

I definitively think that the bashing that this album is receiving these days is quite unfair :P As far as I am concerned, I still like it a lot.

It's a great album, Bupie, just like all the DT studio albums *horns*

Big names always attract bashers, it's a sport, one that I ignore ::)

Today one can find many full albums on YouTube. I can recommend that. I actually do that with all the groups that interest me. Then I can form my own opinion ;)


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Chthonic Chronicles

The sixth album in the Hexalogy. After some three listens it seems to me the richest *horns*

Here's a track that's very epic and melodic, no growl and moderately thrashy - hard to find, as Bal-Sagoth pieces are very rich cocktails - and actually some fine drumming too (Dan Mullins) - one of my fave BS pieces 8)

Bal-Sagoth:  The Hammer Of The Emperor   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8

I think I'll have me a gin and chthonic now ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-03-01, 14:29:25
NP Royal Hunt - 20th Anniversary

Playing CD1 right now ... and surprisingly enough, enjoying it a lot  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-01, 16:15:48
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2014-03-01, 14:29:25
Playing CD1 right now ... and surprisingly enough, enjoying it a lot  *horns*

There's a lotta discussion going on in your head, Bupie, before you arrive - but thus we know our dear Frenchies ;D

Of course you're enjoying it - and do you wanna know why ? ... Easy, cuz it's great music !!! You'd be a fool not to like it ... so this proves that you'r not a fool ;)

Seriously, Royal Hunt are close to Arena, so any Arena fan is bound to like'm - once the mind has stilled :)

Still I'd say that you should get the official studio albums. Start with Collision Course.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-01, 20:45:37
Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive Collection
Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-02, 12:56:55
This morning:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Subsignal - Paraiso

np: Fish - A Feast Of Consequences

Not so excited about this one. Not really my thing ::). Too much of the same and too poppy for my taste. Although I know you have to give music some time, I know for sure that this album won't appeal to me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-02, 13:39:35
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-02, 12:56:55
Not so excited about this one....

Nice to hear some personal considerations from you, Teunis 8)

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-01, 09:05:32
About time that I'll be playing some ELO ;)

Here you and I share bigtime, Teunis :)


Bal-Sagoth:  Chthonic Chronicles

This I won't recommend to you, Teunis, as there's a lot of growl - well, there's a lotta everything here ;)

It's like a wild rollercoaster where you'r thrown up and down, sideways, turned around ... - whew, pretty breathtaking :o

Chthonic seems to me the apotheosis of the Bal-Sagoth adventure - brings me to think of Goethe's Faust at the end, particularly the Goetheanum performance I experienced twenty tears ago 8)

Guys, let's see some adventurous spirit here in the Room :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-02, 14:11:13
NP  Cloudscape:  Touring Europe With A Blast From The Past

Great collection. Surprisingly well produced for a group with such a small following *horns*

They are on tour in Europe currently. If they come by you, then make sure you see'm, super live too 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2014-03-02, 17:37:21
NP The Killers - Battle Born on vinyl.  8) Probably their most elaborate album yet - the best in my opinion. It's crazy how vinyl allows you to hear things you never noticed before. Makes me see the whole album in a fresh new light.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-03-03, 16:24:45
Ray Wilson - "Chasing Rainbows"
A nice poprock album. Or something like that.

Steve Hackett - "Please Don't Touch!"
When this album was released, Ray Wilson was just nine years old.

I like both albums. They are very different albums. Yet both artists are part of the Genesis family.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-03-04, 16:30:23
NP  Tangerine Dream:  Underwater Sunlight  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ0qVAFDa_A&list=PLD7E914AC2726D572

Tangerine Dream are a major influence on Jonny Maudling, composer of Bal-Sagoth :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-03-05, 10:59:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-03-04, 16:30:23
NP  Tangerine Dream:  Underwater Sunlight  8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ0qVAFDa_A&list=PLD7E914AC2726D572

Nice music. Reminds me of a more laid back Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis. For some reason I never really listened to Tangerine Dream. I think my dad used to have an album by them back in the LP days, but nowadays he never listens to them.
They released so many albums, I wouldn't know where to start.


Yes - "The Ladder"
Liking this very much!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-03-05, 12:46:22
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-03-05, 10:59:12
Nice music. Reminds me of a more laid back Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis.

Tangerine Dream have the reputation of being laid back, yeah, even ambient. I thought so too - until now! Listen to this track from Underwater, Paxi (and anyone else ;) ). There's a neat guitar solo too, for those who are patient (like proggies should be ;) ):

Tangerine Dream:  Ride on the Ray   www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bAsGhI70LQ&list=PLD7E914AC2726D572

"Recorded Aug. 1, 1987 In front of the Reichstag, Berlin, Germany".

OK, it's rather steady music, but not always laid back, sometimes very upfront *horns*

And the visuals are 8) too.

Quote
They released so many albums, I wouldn't know where to start.

Underwater Sunlight is an excellent place to start. Then Le Parc - from the same Blue Years, with Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, and Paul Haslinger *horns*

These two were recommended to me personally by Jonny Maudling :)

Quote
Yes - "The Ladder"
Liking this very much!

It's a masterpiece - nothing less *horns*

See, that's why Yes are top-league, cuz they have created several masterpieces 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-05, 17:45:12
Status Quo - Blue for you

Another great early/mid 70's album from one of the great rock and roll bands.

Nothing progressive about it and that is the beauty  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-03-05, 18:52:51
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-05, 17:45:12
Nothing progressive about it and that is the beauty  ;)

Beauty is in the eyes of the beeholder who gets stung, Funky ;)


NP  Doing Tangerine Dream today, like

Tangerine Dream:  Dolphin Dance   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxsq5AJzRz8

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-03-05, 22:54:18
Yes - "Talk"

It's even better than I remembered from the YouTube songs! I love this bombastic version of Yes. I don't think there is a bad song on it.
What's your least favourite song of this album Nicky? And what's your favourite?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-05, 23:08:36
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-03-05, 22:54:18
Yes - "Talk"

It's even better than I remembered from the YouTube songs! I love this bombastic version of Yes. I don't think there is a bad song on it.
What's your least favourite song of this album Nicky? And what's your favourite?

The Endless Dream is my favourite and imo this is the best Rabin/Yes Album. There are better songs on BG and 90125 but overall I think this one is stronger. I think Trevor Rabin and Jon Andersons voices work really well together.

NP Ricochet - Tangerine Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-03-05, 22:54:18
Yes - "Talk"

It's even better than I remembered from the YouTube songs!

8) Paxi. It's one of my fave Yes albums. Definitely the best from the Rabin-period *horns*

Quote
I love this bombastic version of Yes.

"Bombastic" isn't the word I'd use. I'd maybe say: very melodic, big sound, dynamic contrasts 8)

Quote
what's your favourite?

Probably I Am Waiting. I like the sweet way it starts. Then it breaks out into real rock, with a big sound, Chris dunking on his bass etc. Then it gets quiet again, and Jon's lovely voice sails away over the tender guitar, and the tasty vocal harmony.

But there's so much wonderful music on Talk.

Trevor gave his all to this album. To me, he's just as much part of Yes as Jon and Chris. He defined three of their albums *horns*

Quote
What's your least favourite song

Probably Real Love. It's too much Open-Your-Eyes-ish ;)

Even so, it's not entirely lost on me, as there's some tasty Rabin guitar, and I like Chris' upfront bass.

How about you, Paxi ?


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-05, 23:08:36
imo this is the best Rabin/Yes Album.

Agree :)

Quote
There are better songs on BG and 90125 but overall I think this one is stronger.

Disagree :(

To me, Talk is the epitome of Rabin-period Yes *horns*

Quote
I think Trevor Rabin and Jon Andersons voices work really well together.

Right! I hadn't even thought about that, Iggy 8)

Quote
NP Ricochet - Tangerine Dream

Guess I turned you on ;D


Thanx for raising this discussion, Paxi. Cap is Cap, but you'r the moderator of the Room. And everybody loves you :-*

I'm not so sure about myself, guess I have a bit of a sharp tongue :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:47:04
Played:

Yes: Magnification

Nice, was better than last time ;) but still not one of my fave Yes-albums :-\

Mag was very much Jon's thingy. He had long wanted to try out a symphony orchestra with Yes. Well, we gotta lotta crazy ideas in Yes, so why not also try out this one ;)

I must say that the symphony parts are mostly rather clichéd. I'm sure that Rick could have juiced up these songs more.

And this is the heights of Jon's New Age trip. We got Harmonic Convergence all over the place - big at the time, but rather dated today.

And it's a bit too H-Marillion-ish - ups! Sorry, Tom'n'Erik :D

However, it's part of the Yes adventure, so let's give it a *horns*


JP  Yes:  Talk  *horns*

Thanx to my pal Paxi :)


NP  Carcass:  Surgical Steel

Jonny likes this album a lot. I'm sorta :-\ atm, but I'l certainly give it some runs - let's see ....

One can't accuse Jonny for being narrow in his musical taste, he likes all sorts'o stuff from Clannad and Tangerine Dream to Carcass and Autopsy. The variety in Bal-Sagoth reflects that. What Jonny adds to this is an unbelievable sense of melody - that's why he's my man :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 17:33:29
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-05, 23:08:36
The Endless Dream is my favourite and imo this is the best Rabin/Yes Album. There are better songs on BG and 90125 but overall I think this one is stronger. I think Trevor Rabin and Jon Andersons voices work really well together.

Of the Rabin era, I only know "90125" (which I really like) and "Talk" (which is also really nice indeed). I don't have "Big Generator" yet. I also plan to get "Union", but that doesn't really count as Rabin-Yes, right?

So I'm actually still in discovery phase, and while I like everything on "Talk" almost immediately, Endless Dream is 'hard to get', which is natural for most epics. Not that I don't like the song, but there's nothing that stands out yet. In a few days I am going to tell you how awesome I think this song is. ;)
Plenty of nice hooks and choruses in the rest of the album! Love it!

You're definitely right about the voices thing! These harmonies are one of the great things I like about Yes and they seem to be more present in Rabin-Yes. Rabin's voice is more 'radio-friendly' too. Which makes for a nice and fresh change.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
8) Paxi. It's one of my fave Yes albums. Definitely the best from the Rabin-period *horns*

We will see! When is the last time you listened to "90125" anyway?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
"Bombastic" isn't the word I'd use. I'd maybe say: very melodic, big sound, dynamic contrasts 8)

It's the word I'd use. I don't know how else to describe 'very melodic', 'big sound' and 'dynamic contrasts' in one word.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
Probably I Am Waiting. I like the sweet way it starts. Then it breaks out into real rock, with a big sound, Chris dunking on his bass etc. Then it gets quiet again, and Jon's lovely voice sails away over the tender guitar, and the tasty vocal harmony.

Yeah it's nice indeed.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
Trevor gave his all to this album. To me, he's just as much part of Yes as Jon and Chris. He defined four of their albums *horns*

Yeah I think he is just what Yes needed: the kick in the butt. Some may not like the direction he took with Yes, but it's better than going nowhere ("Tormato", "Drama").

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
Probably Real Love. It's too much Open-Your-Eyes-ish ;)

Even so, it's not entirely lost on me, as there's some tasty Rabin guitar, and I like Chris' upfront bass.

I like the heaviness of this song. And Rabin's unusual way of playing the guitar. The chorus is not bad either. (But like I said, most choruses on this album are nice to the ear anyway.)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
How about you, Paxi ?

I think it's still too early to tell which are my favourites, but the first two tracks are really nice indeed. I also really like the catchy Walls. The least favourite, probably is Endless Dream, but not on purpose. :P
This can all change.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 12:14:47
Thanx for raising this discussion, Paxi. Cap is Cap, but you'r the moderator of the Room. And everybody loves you :-*

:-[ I feel flattered, but too much honour. I think all in all, we are all very friendly and kind to each other, which is what keeps me coming back.
In fact it makes me wonder, what if we all meet in real life? Do you think we would get on well? It's probably never gonna happen, but still.
We are quite an eclectic group of people. However, Prog binds us together.

;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 17:33:29
"Union", but that doesn't really count as Rabin-Yes, right?

If I remember correctly, it was Jonathan Elias who struggled to keep this wasp's nest together ;)

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When is the last time you listened to "90125" anyway?

Actually quite recently, cuz we talked about it here. It's a fine album, and had it been by any other group, it would'v been great, but it doesn't at all have the depth and richness of Talk.

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It's the word I'd use. I don't know how else to describe 'very melodic', 'big sound' and 'dynamic contrasts' in one word.

Bombastic has a negative ring in my ears, as too much of something. E.g. Muse can be bombastic ;)

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it's better than going nowhere (Tormato ...)

I'm actually quite fond of Tormato, sort of like Going's little brother ;)

Jon let his imagination fly on this one, and there are some magic moments :)

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The least favourite, probably is Endless Dream, but not on purpose. :P This can all change.

You definitely have to listen to Endless Dream some more, it's a great suite *horns*

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:-[ I feel flattered, but too much honour.

You can see what happened - again: Tom came back, and I shook up the dudes. That occasioned some lively days. And then: The past week we'v been back to normal: Basically you and me talking together ;)

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I think all in all, we are all very friendly and kind to each other, which is what keeps me coming back.

Yes, I experience that too. Particularly after having visited so many other music sites. There are lotta people on the Net that really are into running down others. When I think back of the Nevermore site, it still runs cold down my back :(

I just hope that Roomies can take my irony. I don't mean anything bad with it ;)

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In fact it makes me wonder, what if we all meet in real life? Do you think we would get on well?

I think we'd need a lotta beer ;D


NP  Mithras:  Worlds Beyond The Veil

Just got the cd. Already listened a bit on YouTube. This time it was from Byron's FB-page. Very compact and complex music, promising .... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-06, 22:07:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23

I'm actually quite fond of Tormato, sort of like Going's little brother ;)


Yep me too

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I just hope that Roomies can take my irony. I don't mean anything bad with it ;)

I think we'd need a lotta beer ;D

- Nicky

;D

NP Man on the Rocks - Mike Oldfield - this is definitely growing on me after a few listens. If someone had played it to me I would never have guessed it was Mike Oldfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-06, 22:12:50
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 17:33:29
Of the Rabin era, I only know "90125" (which I really like) and "Talk" (which is also really nice indeed). I don't have "Big Generator" yet. I also plan to get "Union", but that doesn't really count as Rabin-Yes, right?

So I'm actually still in discovery phase, and while I like everything on "Talk" almost immediately, Endless Dream is 'hard to get', which is natural for most epics. Not that I don't like the song, but there's nothing that stands out yet. In a few days I am going to tell you how awesome I think this song is. ;)
Plenty of nice hooks and choruses in the rest of the album! Love it!

You're definitely right about the voices thing! These harmonies are one of the great things I like about Yes and they seem to be more present in Rabin-Yes. Rabin's voice is more 'radio-friendly' too. Which makes for a nice and fresh change.


Indeed you have been on a journey. I think it is a completely different experience to that of having to wait for the next album. The hard to get bits usually turn out to be the best bits after a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 22:26:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
Bombastic has a negative ring in my ears, as too much of something. E.g. Muse can be bombastic ;)

That's exactly the thing I like about Muse. And it doesn't have a negative ring to my ears. I like my music bombastic!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
I'm actually quite fond of Tormato, sort of like Going's little brother ;)

Jon let his imagination fly on this one, and there are some magic moments :)

Perhaps you should tell me more about "Tormato" then. In the Yes topic.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
You definitely have to listen to Endless Dream some more, it's a great suite *horns*

I will.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
You can see what happened - again: Tom came back, and I shook up the dudes. That occasioned some lively days. And then: The past week we'v been back to normal: Basically you and me talking together ;)

So you're still unemployed?
Sorry, that sounds a bit harsh. Don't mean it that way. Well, let me tell you a bit about why I am online so often. I used to have a contract for 24 hours a week. But in september I became a student again (after not having studied for two years) so I asked for a contract of twelve hours a week. More time for studying. The 'funny' thing is, I quit being a student again a few months back... Too many problems involving my study. So now I'm left with a twelve hour contract and no education. In these times it's difficult to get back to a contract of 24 hours. In fact, I'm glad I still have this job (because I love what I do).
Anyway, it leaves me with plenty of time to write these kind of lenghty posts.
Man... isn't this off topic?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
Yes, I experience that too. Particularly after having visited so many other music sites. There are lotta people on the Net that really are into running down others. When I think back of the Nevermore site, it still runs cold down my back :(

Yes. People often are trying to be funny at the expense of others. And it's easy for them to write something down from behind their computer screen.
From the safety of a chat room. I have looked into your soul. Looked into your sooooooouuuuuuuul!

sorry

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
I just hope that Roomies can take my irony. I don't mean anything bad with it ;)

I know. You should start an ironing service. "Removing wrinkles with Nicky's Irony!"

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-06, 18:56:23
I think we'd need a lotta beer ;D

Beer should always be involved.


NP
Just finished "The Ladder" again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-07, 12:48:04
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 22:26:13
That's exactly the thing I like about Muse. And it doesn't have a negative ring to my ears. I like my music bombastic!

I like very active music, and it has to be tight, and a lot of variation.

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Perhaps you should tell me more about "Tormato" then. In the Yes topic.

Yeah, then I'l have to listen to it again .... Else, maybe Iggy could write something. And you could play it again, Paxi :)

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So you're still unemployed?

;) Yup!

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Sorry, that sounds a bit harsh.

That's OK :)

It's become rather common. And particularly for edgy people like me, it's difficult to find an ordinary job. And I'm still doing practical stuff re my Mom's passing.

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Well, let me tell you a bit about why I am online so often ....

8) Paxi

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Yes. People often are trying to be funny at the expense of others.

It's such a waste of time, for both parties.

Nowadays I just leave such situations. But I can imagine that some people get frightened. And what's that supposed to be good for ?

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I know. You should start an ironing service. "Removing wrinkles with Nicky's Irony!"

;D Paxi

I can't even remove my own wrinkles :D

Oh man, do I love ironing ::)

Stopped doin it years ago. People have to accept some wrinkles in my shirts and pants. It's part of my personality ;)

If that puts'm off, then f*'m, if they don't have something more interesting to do :-\

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Beer should always be involved.

Beer is a good lubricant ;D


NP  Arcane Roots:  Blood & Chemistry  (on repeat)  *horns*

Belief is a lovely song. Ms 007 likes it too, and that means that all Roomies can join in here. They made a nice video with it ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNYrtLJA0vs

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-07, 13:41:56
Paxi, Hammer Of The Emperor is actually a good example of what I mean with "active, tight, and varied music". Did you ever get around to listening to it ? Else here:

Bal-Sagoth: The Hammer Of The Emperor   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8

And if you'r looking for "bombastic" in your terminology, this can probably do it ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:32:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-02-21, 14:12:54
NP  Red Dragon Cartel:  Deceived  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zPls_cYc0

New band formed by Jake E. Lee ;)

- Nicky

Wow. A nice smasher here.

I did a search on the web for Darren James Smith, the singer, whose voice I find familiar somehow. Found nothing, gave up after 12 pages of google results. Firewind came to my mind, a power metal band that I listened to a few years back. Will have to dig em out again :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:38:17
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-21, 18:40:35
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

Hey, these guys have found the original Marillion keyboard sound schemes :)
Will have to keep them on my todo list... the teaser sounds interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:45:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-02-24, 21:26:03
I'm listening to a few Lee Abraham songs on YouTube (this one for instance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-S6IziR-jg)) and I am liking what I hear.
He has a new album out (so it seems) and there are quite a few interesting names that he has worked with either in the past or on his new album:

I clicked the link. I wanted to close the window again, but then the chorus came up, which is very uplifting. Really like this song now :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:57:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-02-25, 16:03:04
Bupie, I guess what you mean is that you have to force yourself to listen to it ?

I have Seasons End, Holidays in Eden, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, Anoraknophobia, and Marbles, the reason being:

1) I'm a big fan of Fish-Marillion, they'r pantheon with me

2) H-Marillion are big in the Room.

Every so often, I convince myself that there must be something to it, and I play one of'm ... here and there some nice melody, some gripping rhythms, then I hope ... but then it leaves off, and then there's atmosphere, aaatmosphere, H wails a bit ..... I actually like U2 better, because they have some more drive and pulse, altho they also get monotonous after a while.

Well, I guess that it's another way of saying that you're not alone, Bupie ;)

Great to see you so active here, guess it helped that I tugged you a bit in the b*s ;D

- Nicky

Seconded... eh thirded you might say.... what you giuys said about H-Marillion.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2014-03-08, 00:15:02
np: Steven Wilson - Drive Home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycYewhiaVBk&hd=1 official.
Amazing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-08, 10:58:09
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:32:20
I did a search on the web for ....

Cap, great to see you so active again :)

I mean, once one has tasted the "forbidden fruit" of prog, one can't really get it outta ones system, can one ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-21, 18:40:35
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2014-03-07, 23:38:17
Hey, these guys have found the original Marillion keyboard sound schemes :)
Will have to keep them on my todo list...

Yup, noted them on my "Groups to check" ....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-08, 13:32:44
Toto - Falling In Between
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-03-08, 15:00:41
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2014-03-08, 00:15:02
np: Steven Wilson - Drive Home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycYewhiaVBk&hd=1 official.
Amazing.

Very good indeed.

NP Tormato - Yes for the other thread.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-09, 11:57:51
Arena - Contagion Max  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-03-09, 12:10:48
Yesshows - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-03-09, 12:20:08
Just started "Tormato" by Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-03-09, 14:17:20
Yessongs - Yes the remaster has made a big difference but given that it was 1973 it is still less good than most new live albums. The set list is pretty much the same as the one they will play in May. Fragile, Close to the Edge and The Yes Album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-03-09, 15:08:19
Union Live - Yes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-03-09, 17:42:08
To be honest, I got a bit bored with "Tormato". So halfway I switched to:

Yes - "The Ladder"

The first two songs, Homeworld (The Ladder) and It Will Be A Good Day (The River), are really good! The first one is more reminiscent of Classic Yes. For some reason I'm mostly reminded of the "Going For The One" album, but perhaps even "Close To The Edge".
The second song has the catchiness of Rabin-Yes. I love these songs!
Then it's a party song Lightning Strikes (which is really not my cup of tea).
Can I is a funny interlude, but it's not really a song.
Face To Face is better already but not a standout track.
If Only You Knew is a very pretty pop song. I like it.
To Be Alive (Hep Yadda) is another highlight for me. Very catchy stuff. Again more Rabin spirited than Classic Yes. I like Jon Anderson's singing a lot here.
On Finally however, Jon sounds like a hard rock singer (is it actually even him?) Not a good move if you´d ask me. (Again it's not a bad song per se, but I'm not crazy about it.)
When The Messenger kicks in, I'm fully awake again thanks to Squire's tasty bass. He probably liked it too, because it is repeated during the whole song. The rest of the song is alright.
New Language is back in Classic Yes territory (sort of) with a nice 2 minute intro. Tasty keyboard stuff from this crazy Russian (keyboard)player. (I just read a story about him and why he is not in Yes anymore...) This song is actually pretty representative for the whole album, because it's a Rabin-Yes song, sandwiched by Classic Yes instrumentals.
Nine Voices (Longwalker) is like an outro for this album. It sounds very nice, but it's actually nothing really special.

Favourite songs: Homeworld (The Ladder), It Will Be A Good Day (The River), If Only You Knew, To Be Alive (Hep Yadda) and New Language. These songs are very well placed on the album. A very nice album which I probably still will be playing a lot in the future.

Also played Yes - "Fly From Here"
I haven't played this album much, but the Fly From Here suite is nice already. I can say that I do miss Jon's voice a lot. Benoît is not a bad singer by any means! But Yes without Jon Anderson just is not the same... Not only because of his voice, he's a big part in the songwriting too. I hope Yes will reunite with Jon Anderson in the future.


Just finished listening to quite a lot of (older) Riverside songs on YouTube. It re-ignited my interest in these albums. Back in 2005 I was listening a lot to these albums, but my interests where shifting away from this band. Last year I bought "S.O.N.G.S." and I guess now I need all their albums!


(I will listen to "Tormato" again, but I guess today was not the right time)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-03-09, 21:16:04
Now playing:
Enigma - "Message From 10"
from 'A Posteriori' [2006]

Brought it yesterday. Not bad at all so far. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-09, 21:17:27
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-03-10, 13:12:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-03-09, 17:42:08
Yes - "The Ladder" ...

Thanx, Paxi :)

Will soon have to revisit ....

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I will listen to "Tormato" again, but I guess today was not the right time

Promise me, Paxi :)  (shouldn't be in brackets)

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Favourite songs: Homeworld (The Ladder), It Will Be A Good Day (The River), If Only You Knew, To Be Alive (Hep Yadda) and New Language.

Reminds me of my Prog Pantheon ;D

We proggies operate by our own rules ;)


JP  Mithras:  Worlds Beyond The Veil *horns*

Very extraordinary and ingenious, but also very compact and difficult. I'm taking it in small doses to begin with. Donno yet quite what to think of it ....

Two young guys from Rugby: Rayner Coss on bass & vocals (2000-2008, 2011-present) and Leon Macey on drums & guitars (2000-present). (About as far from football as it gets.)


NP  Arcane Roots:  Blood & Chemistry *horns*

This is of course just simply superb music. Guys ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-03-10, 14:49:42
NP  Tangerine Dream:  The Electric Mandarine Tour  (Zürich, May 7, 2012)  Set 2  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyiKD3YUEDI

Edgar has two :-* blondes along, Linda Spa on sax and wind instruments, and Iris Camaa on percussion. They'r both acknowledged artists in their own right. Cap, you'v probably heard about them. They'r - whew - a dream, both to look at and to listen to - better make do with the latter here, after all we're serious proggies :o

One of the loveliest passages is Blue Bridge, where Edgar and Linda face each other, he on guitar and she on sax, the old ace versus the talented ingenue - starting at 28 minutes 8)

Good grief, I'm gonna have Bupie all over me ::)

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2014-03-10, 23:00:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-03-10, 14:49:42
NP  Tangerine Dream:  The Electric Mandarine Tour  (Zürich, May 7, 2012)  Set 2  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyiKD3YUEDI

Edgar has two :-* blondes along, Linda Spa on sax and wind instruments, and Iris Camaa on percussion. They'r both acknowledged artists in their own right. Cap, you'v probably heard about them. They'r - whew - a dream, both to look at and to listen to - better make do with the latter here, after all we're serious proggies :o

One of the loveliest passages is Blue Bridge, where Edgar and Linda face each other, he on guitar and she on sax, the old ace versus the talented ingenue - starting at 28 minutes 8)

Good grief, I'm gonna have Bupie all over me ::)

- Nicky

LOL

NP Steven Wilson - The Raven that Refused to Sing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-11, 10:54:47
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-06, 17:33:29
Of the Rabin era, I only know "90125" (which I really like) and "Talk" (which is also really nice indeed). I don't have "Big Generator" yet. I also plan to get "Union", but that doesn't really count as Rabin-Yes, right?
In fact it makes me wonder, what if we all meet in real life? Do you think we would get on well? It's probably never gonna happen, but still.
Actually, I should be in Amsterdam for four or five days on late April so I would be glad to see some of you Dutch Roomies if you live in the neighbourhood  :)

NP The John Irvine Band - Wait & See

A completely random choice on progstreamingclassic.com First song playing right now and it's nice. Seems like we are in the jazz rock category.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-03-11, 12:41:59
Played:

Sparks:  A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing

Fine album, very imaginative and playful, and Russell already has his fabulous voice, but not quite Kimono, Indiscreet, and Propaganda *horns*

In the cd-booklet: "It is a big record that demanded a wide audience. It didn't get one."

Well, this goes for a lotta music that I listen to, but arguably Sparks are the group that have been cheated most of merited appreciation :(


Limp Bizkit:  Significant Other

Also super album *horns*

We're in Draco territory here ;)

Bit like Linkin Park, but where LP are rather aggressive, LB are more playful :)

Guest appearances on this album by Jonathan Davis and Scott Weiland 8)


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule  *horns*

Or in short: Ultima Thule. Their second. A good starter album for Sagoth, as it is far more melodic and lively than their first, Lemuria, and not as complex as their later albums 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-03-12, 13:03:46
NP  Tangerine Dream:  Underwater Sunlight  (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJXnD5HdqSM&list=PLD7E914AC2726D572

Man is this sublime  *horns* *horns* *horns*

And it's a real grower 8)

Guys ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-12, 14:15:45
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-11, 10:54:47
NP The John Irvine Band - Wait & See

A completely random choice on progstreamingclassic.com First song playing right now and it's nice. Seems like we are in the jazz rock category.
I really enjoyed this one -I played it twice and I confirm the instrumental jazz rock tag, but very melodic and not too demonstrative- so I am now listening to his latest, this time on progstreaming.com

NP The John Irvine Band - Next Stop

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-12, 17:48:26
NP Caravan - Paradise Filter

I had never heard anything from Caravan or any other Canterbury Scene's band (or I don't remember it at all) apart from a few Camel albums that did not grip me but I did not expect the music to be so accessible/poppy. Interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-13, 12:06:00
BP  The Firm:  I

The first of two studio albums by the group. Not a splash, but Jimmy Page is always worth listening to, and Paul Rodgers sings very well *horns*

Nice album to chill out to once in a while 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-13, 20:48:58
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-12, 17:48:26
NP Caravan - Paradise Filter

I had never heard anything from Caravan or any other Canterbury Scene's band (or I don't remember it at all) apart from a few Camel albums that did not grip me but I did not expect the music to be so accessible/poppy. Interesting.

I have listened to a fair bit of Caravan and enjoy the stuff from the 70's. I lived in Canterbury in the 80's and enjoyed it immensely. I lived about 200 metres from the place that nine feet underground was based on (album in the land of grey and pink).

NP - Insurgentes - Steven Wilson

Off topic I saw Transatlantc last night and had a great time they were on great form. I also discovered someone from my office who went which is good as I will have another gig buddy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 09:02:24
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-13, 20:48:58
I have listened to a fair bit of Caravan and enjoy the stuff from the 70's. I lived in Canterbury in the 80's and enjoyed it immensely. I lived about 200 metres from the place that nine feet underground was based on (album in the land of grey and pink).
Nice story Iggy, thanks for sharing  ;)

NP IZZ - The Darkened Room

This album is really a fresh, modern, clever and moving piece of music. I find rather weird that this band is never mentioned in the Room but, hey, life is unfair ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-14, 12:03:59
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 13:02:12
NP The John Irvine Band - Next Stop

On repeat  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-14, 14:22:17
NP  Orphaned Land: ORWarriOR  *horns*

This is a great album. I think that Mad is also into it. Anyone else ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 17:07:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-14, 14:22:17
NP  Orphaned Land: ORWarriOR  *horns*

This is a great album. I think that Mad is also into it. Anyone else ?
I only have Mabool that I like without being completely fond of it.

NP Karmakanic - Live in the US

Wow, Karmakanic is a band that I never checked, thinking it would be too similar to The Flower Kings but I might have been terribly wrong ... Very promising at first listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-14, 18:57:47
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 17:07:16
NP Karmakanic - Live in the US

Wow, Karmakanic is a band that I never checked, thinking it would be too similar to The Flower Kings but I might have been terribly wrong ... Very promising at first listen.
Also tried this one, but it doesn't seem to be my cup of tea. Noticed that after one and a half tracks ;).

This afternoon I played my latest purchases:
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (Needs no further introduction I suppose :))
Gazpacho - Demon (The anticipation was there, heard it once so far. Way different from the last two releases. Needs a few more listenings but it really has potention. I bet in the end it will turn out as way better than the previous two albums, but don't know if it will top 'Night' and 'Tick Tock'. Only time will tell ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-14, 18:59:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-14, 14:22:17
NP  Orphaned Land: ORWarriOR  *horns*

This is a great album. I think that Mad is also into it. Anyone else ?

- Nicky

I have it but don't seem to have listened to it recently.

NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater. I still struggle to find much that is new but it is pleasant to listen too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-14, 19:00:46
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-14, 18:57:47

This afternoon I played my latest purchases:
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (Needs no further introduction I suppose :))
Gazpacho - Demon (The anticipation was there, heard it once so far. Way different from the last two releases. Needs a few more listenings but it really has potention. I bet in the end it will turn out as was better than the previous two albums, but don't know if it will top 'Night' and 'Tick Tock'. Only time will tell ;))

You can't go wrong with Pink Floyd imo.
I have to wait till monday for Demon  :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-14, 19:05:19
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 09:02:24
Nice story Iggy, thanks for sharing  ;)


:)

Quote


NP IZZ - The Darkened Room

This album is really a fresh, modern, clever and moving piece of music. I find rather weird that this band is never mentioned in the Room but, hey, life is unfair ...

I have this as well but haven't ventured into their past yet.

Probably because the CD's are still quite expensive.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-15, 09:39:20
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 17:07:16
I only have Mabool that I like without being completely fond of it.

I consider Mabool a great album. Give it a few more runs, and you'l see, Bupie *horns*

Otoh their previous studio album El Norra Alila hasn't clicked :-\


Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-14, 18:57:47
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (Needs no further introduction I suppose :))

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-14, 19:00:46
You can't go wrong with Pink Floyd imo.

*horns*

However, Roger leaving took away some of their luscious bite :-\


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Chthonic Chronicles *horns*

This is an album that only gets better with each listen - and becoming familiar with the weird denizens of this world :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:05:13
NP  Leprous:  Bilateral  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:08:59
Today:
Gazpacho - Demon (played it 4 times so far and it's still growing, even goosebumps were noticed, certainly a great album indeed 8))
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:22:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:08:59
Today:
Gazpacho - Demon (played it 4 times so far and it's still growing, even goosebumps were noticed, certainly a great album indeed 8))
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Hopefully Demon will turn up on Monday.

IQ - Frequency followed by Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:57:40
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:08:59
Today:
Gazpacho - Demon (played it 4 times so far and it's still growing, even goosebumps were noticed, certainly a great album indeed 8))
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Funny. These three bands have something in common. Mood. Ambiance. Atmosphere. These guys know how to do it right!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-16, 14:55:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:57:40
Funny. These three bands have something in common. Mood. Ambiance. Atmosphere. These guys know how to do it right!
Obviously I was in the mood for this kind of music :).

Gazpacho - Demon (getting better and better with each spin.)
RPWL - Wanted (some very nice moments, but also moments I really disliked. Not an album I would buy.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-16, 19:01:18
NP  Metallica:  Death Magnetic

There's only one band in the whole damned world that makes this sorta music. These guys don't compromise *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-03-16, 19:15:28
So what kinda music is that Nicky?


NP
Rush - "Clockwork Angels"

Pretty good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-16, 19:57:28
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-03-16, 19:15:28
So what kinda music is that Nicky?

Unique, authentic, aggressive, gloomy - is that enuff, Paxi ?

Metallica are Metallica - they don't need to justify themselves *horns*

When I hear Metallica, I don't think or compare, I just feel at home :)

I do however like their later stuff better than the early, more depth 8)

How are you with'm, Paxi ?

Quote
Rush - "Clockwork Angels"

Pretty good stuff.

Also *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-16, 21:11:54
Subsignal - Paraiso  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-03-17, 07:44:04
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-14, 19:05:19
I have this as well but haven't ventured into their past yet.

Probably because the CD's are still quite expensive.
You mean the CD's in general or IZZ's ? Because you can find them at a fairly decent price on progrock.co.uk  ;)

NP (and NW) this :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuaVnsfW08o&feature=player_embedded

Just awesome  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-03-17, 16:38:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-16, 19:57:28
How are you with'm, Paxi ?

Well, a few of my fellow students were pretty hot on them. So I heard quite a few songs. But based on their further interests (both musically and otherwise) I didn't think too much of it. I tried listening to "Death Magnetic" when it came out, but I just don't find it interesting enough. I also listened to "Master Of Puppets" because that seems to be the best one according to almost anybody. It's even considered by some to be a masterpiece (of puppets) on ProgArchives. But I cannot really see why.
So they're not really in my niche.


Today I played:
Ray Wilson - "Chasing Rainbows"
Squackett - "A Life Within A Day"
Genesis - "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway"

Now playing:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"


I'm in a Genesis mood apparently.


EDIT:
This seems to be my 6666th post. And it's about Metallica. How very metal!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-03-17, 20:02:41
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-03-17, 16:38:48
it's about Metal-i-ca-n say.

;D

Just got my Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule cd. Guess who makes cd's with such titles ? ... Right! So I'm goin home to listen to it *horns*

Track 7 has what's to my knowledge the longest track title in rock history:

And Lo, When The Imperium Marches Against Gul-Kothoth, Then Dark Sorceries Shall Enshroud The Citadel Of The Obsidian Crown

Some groups are pretty wordy ;)

This is not the only thing that's extreme about this group ;D

We're really normal guys here in the Room, aint we :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-18, 11:46:58
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-03-17, 16:38:48
Well, a few of my fellow students were pretty hot on them. So I heard quite a few songs. But based on their further interests (both musically and otherwise) I didn't think too much of it. I tried listening to "Death Magnetic" when it came out, but I just don't find it interesting enough. I also listened to "Master Of Puppets" because that seems to be the best one according to almost anybody. It's even considered by some to be a masterpiece (of puppets) on ProgArchives. But I cannot really see why.
So they're not really in my niche.
They are not mine neither. I had much more fun with early Megadeth (I know that Nicky won't be alright with that  :)) even if I am very far from being a fan and gave up on them after Risk. To give a further explanation, I don't see anything like Tornado Of Souls, Holy Wars or even Symphony Of Destruction in Metallica's catalogue.

PP Nightwish - Century Child

NP The John Irvine Band - Wait And See
Once again, a great progstreaming discovery  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-03-18, 15:51:40
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-14, 09:02:24
Nice story Iggy, thanks for sharing  ;)

NP IZZ - The Darkened Room

This album is really a fresh, modern, clever and moving piece of music. I find rather weird that this band is never mentioned in the Room but, hey, life is unfair ...

Love The darkened room and it is just about my fave prog album at the moment  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-03-18, 15:54:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-15, 19:05:13
NP  Leprous:  Bilateral  *horns*

- Nicky

Good call  :)

Think my phone needs updating with some different stuff ie prog as i have been listening to a lot of soul , jazz , funk and such like recently. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-18, 17:58:31
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2014-03-18, 15:51:40
Love The darkened room and it is just about my fave prog album at the moment  :D
Great to read that  *horns*

NP RPWL - Wanted

My first listen of this album and band, thanks to progstreaming once again. Very interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-03-18, 19:14:11
Nosound - Lightdark (DTS version, sounding great 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-03-18, 19:48:31
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-18, 11:46:58
I had much more fun with early Megadeth (I know that Nicky won't be alright with that  :))

I need to hear them more. I actually have the Rust In Peace cd. I'l play it tonight. Thanx for reminding, Bupie :)

I definitely don't range Megadeth in the same league as Metallica. Metallica were pioneers, one can say that they more than any other band defined modern gritty metal. Without Metallica, there would be no Dream Theater as we know them today, with the dark side ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-19, 09:37:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-03-18, 19:48:31
I need to hear them more. I actually have the Rust In Peace cd. I'l play it tonight. Thanx for reminding, Bupie :)

I definitely don't range Megadeth in the same league as Metallica. Metallica were pioneers, one can say that they more than any other band defined modern gritty metal. Without Metallica, there would be no Dream Theater as we know them today, with the dark side ;)

- Nicky

Interesting view Nicky

Megadeth circa Peace sells , So far so good so what and  Rust in peace where the equal of Ride the lightning , Master of Puppets era Metallica but the Black album changed the game somewhat.

Although Metallica post Black have been dreadful Megadeth occasionally pop up with something interesting - 13 for example.

And of course Mustaine was in Metallica ...  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-19, 20:12:45
http://www.mixcloud.com/hombrelobo/the-radio-gumbo-show-03/

Just groovetastic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-20, 11:38:04
So Nicky, did you enjoy your RIP's listen ?

NP IZZ - Crush Of Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-03-20, 12:40:47
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-20, 11:38:04
So Nicky, did you enjoy your RIP's listen ?

NP IZZ - Crush Of Night

Which is nice  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-20, 13:10:04
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-20, 11:38:04
So Nicky, did you enjoy your RIP's listen ?

Yes, I did, very much so! Thanx for getting me onto them - properly this time - Bupie & Funky :)

Where Metallica are grim, weighty and melancholic, Megadeth are a breath of fresh air in metal, despite their name and lyrics, and still nicely twisted and experimental *horns*

Now I'm planning to get Th1rt3en soon 8)

I'v added Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman to my "Fave guitarists" list. They are brilliant!


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria

The first of the Hexalogy. Just got the cd (from an Amazon shop). Have'm all now 8)

Wonderful, atmospheric, grim, melodic, esoteric, poetic. Promising, but not quite the Sagoth that I love. That came with the second cd Starfire *horns*

Sagoth is what fulfills my life these days. Deal with it - and go figure ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-03-20, 13:43:27
Bal-Sagoth on you tube tonight to see if they are as awesome as Nicky thinks  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-20, 14:56:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-20, 13:10:04
Yes, I did, very much so! Thanx for getting me onto them - properly this time - Bupie & Funky :)

Where Metallica are grim, weighty and melancholic, Megadeth are a breath of fresh air in metal, despite their name and lyrics, and still nicely twisted and experimental *horns*

Now I'm planning to get Th1rt3en soon 8)

I'v added Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman to my "Fave guitarists" list. They are brilliant!
Glad to read that. Beware of XXIst century's Megadeth, though ! I heard nothing convincing coming from this period. My advice would be to listen to Youthanasia next : the first four songs are brilliant but it is more heavy metal than thrash. And no Megadeth album comes close to RIP for the guitar soli IMO.

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-03-20, 12:40:47
Which is nice  :)
Indeed  :)

NP Eloy - Reincarnation On Stage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-20, 14:57:02
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-03-20, 13:43:27
Bal-Sagoth on you tube tonight to see if they are as awesome as Nicky thinks  ;)

8) Funky

They live in Sheffield. Not so far from Liverpool ;)

Also musically you're one of the closest in the Room :)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-20, 14:56:49
My advice would be to listen to Youthanasia next : the first four songs are brilliant but it is more heavy metal than thrash.

OK, Thanx for the tip. I'll add Youthanasia to my shopping list. However, I'll get Th1rt3een first (second), as I'v now heard so much about it ....  8)

Quote
And no Megadeth album comes close to RIP for the guitar soli IMO.

I can definitely follow you there, Bupie, awesome enuff to get the dudes into my fave list *horns*


NP  Manowar:  The Triumph Of Steel

This band is regarded by many as bizarre, which I consider is unfortunate and unjust, because they play some kickass metal. This album iac is *horns*

From Wiki:

"Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts is the longest (28 minutes and 38 seconds) and most complex Manowar song, and probably an anticipation of a concept album that was never accomplished. Because of its Homeric content, Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts has recently attracted the attention of a group of scholars at Bologna University in Italy. Mrs. Eleonora Cavallini, Professor in Classics, has written about this song:

'Joey DeMaio's lyrics imply a careful and scrupulous reading of the Iliad. The songwriter has focused his attention essentially on the crucial fight between Hector and Achilles, has paraphrased some passages of the poem adapting them to the melodic structure with a certain fluency and partly reinterpreting them, but never altering or upsetting Homer's storyline. The purpose of the lyrics (and of the music as well) is to evoke some characteristic Homeric sceneries: the raging storm of the battle, the barbaric, ferocious exultance of the winner, the grief and anguish of the warrior who feels death impending over him. The whole action hinges upon Hector and Achilles, who are represented as specular characters, divided by an irreducible hatred and yet destined to share a similar destiny. Both are caught in the moment of the greatest exaltation, as they savagely rejoice for the blood of their killed enemies, but also in the one of the extreme pain, when the daemon of war finally pounces on them. Furthermore, differently than in the irreverent and iconoclastic movie Troy, in Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts, the divine is a constant and ineluctable presence, determining human destinies with inscrutable and steely will, and, despite the generic reference to 'the gods', the real master of human lives is Zeus, the only God to whom both Hector and Achilles address their prayers.'"

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Triumph_of_Steel

Specular: of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror, example: specular reflection. - Dictionary.com

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-03-20, 19:34:27
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings (not bad at all, needs a few more listenings though to 'get' it :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-20, 20:59:19
Rush - "Snakes & Arrows"

I really like this album a lot!
Any Rush fans here who agree with me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-20, 21:25:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-20, 20:59:19
Rush - "Snakes & Arrows"

I really like this album a lot!
Any Rush fans here who agree with me?

It is quite good but I prefer 2112 or Hemispheres

NP Gazpacho Demon which I like a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-20, 21:43:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-20, 20:59:19
Any Rush fans here who agree with me?

I think it's amazing. Clockwork Angels is even better *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-03-21, 10:11:57
Bit of a mixed bag on the way to work this morning -

Kreator
Katatonia
North Atlantic oscillation
Kaiser Chiefs
Abba
Opeth

Something for everyone  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-03-21, 11:57:36
Wow... you must work far away from home!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-21, 14:37:46
How versatile, Funkster ! I like that  8)

Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory

This one you should like PH. But you probably already know it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-03-21, 16:22:09
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-21, 14:37:46
How versatile, Funkster ! I like that  8)

Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory

This one you should like PH. But you probably already know it.

Actually I don't. But indeed, I often wondered what they're like. Most Flower Kings' side projects are pretty good.
I'm going to check them out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-21, 19:43:09
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth (will see them tomorrow, to get into the mood 8) *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-03-21, 22:14:16
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-21, 19:43:09
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth (will see them tomorrow, to get into the mood 8) *horns*)

All rights removed for me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-21, 22:24:20
Played and enjoyed Demon - Gazpacho

NP Manakin Parade - Vangough which is something I picked up a couple of years ago and forgot about, Very pleasent but nothing spectacular.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2014-03-22, 08:35:26
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnu_kI3eII

Maybe Nicky will enjoy this and one or 2 others ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-03-22, 08:55:12
NP Big Big Train - Far Skies Deep Time

I am a bit of a neo/symphonic prog addict these days, as you might have noticed  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-22, 09:43:12
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2014-03-21, 22:14:16
All rights removed for me
Now here playing:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-22, 10:33:59
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2014-03-22, 08:35:26
Maybe Nicky will enjoy this and one or 2 others ?

I have the Agalloch The Mantle cd, Funky *horns*


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2014-03-21, 10:11:57
Kreator

I'm actually enjoying their latest Phantom Antichrist (2012) these days, recommended by my progfriend Lars *horns*


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Starfire *horns*

And how are you gettin on with'm, Funky ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-22, 11:40:34
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-22, 17:54:05
NP  My Dying Bride  YouTube Mix  8)

Jonny M plays keys on Evinta :)

Rather monotonous to my taste, so I'm not apt to buy an album :-\

Anyone into My Dying Bride ?


Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-03-21, 22:24:20
NP Manakin Parade - Vangough ... Very pleasent but nothing spectacular.

I have the album too, and I agree with your characterization, Iggy 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-03-22, 19:11:45
Moon Safari - "Blomljud"

Very nice.

They sometimes remind me of A.C.T.
And sometimes of Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2014-03-22, 19:44:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-22, 17:54:05
NP  My Dying Bride  YouTube Mix  8)

Jonny M plays keys on Evinta :)

Rather monotonous to my taste, so I'm not apt to buy an album :-\

Anyone into My Dying Bride ?


- Nicky

Occasionally i am yes

Like gods of the sun
A line of deathless kings
For lies i sire

Are all listenable
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-22, 20:13:43
Funky, I posted a link to Bal-Sagoth The Hammer Of The Emperor earlier, but it seems that you (and everybody else) missed it ;)

I think that once you hear this piece, then you'll know what I'm talking about - mindblowing *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8

Enjoy - everybody :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2014-03-23, 09:06:39
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2014-03-22, 19:11:45
Moon Safari - "Blomljud"

Very nice.

They sometimes remind me of A.C.T.
And sometimes of Yes.
By the way, did somebody listen to the new A.C.T. ?

PP Yes - Talk

I am beginning to understand why it is so much praised here.

NP Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory

The epic Send A Message From The Heart is a clear winner. I find that there is a strong Transatlantic vibe in this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-03-23, 09:40:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-03-22, 20:13:43
Funky, I posted a link to Bal-Sagoth The Hammer Of The Emperor earlier, but it seems that you (and everybody else) missed it ;)

I think that once you hear this piece, then you'll know what I'm talking about - mindblowing *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8

Enjoy - everybody :)

- Nicky

Little bit cheesy but i am liking it  :)

Which album(s) should i check out ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-23, 10:56:51
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2014-03-23, 09:40:10
Little bit cheesy but i am liking it  :)

OK, Thanx for listening, Funky. It's difficult to get people to try out something as progressive as Bal-Sagoth, even people who like to consider themselves prog ;)

"Cheesy" is the immediate reaction by everybody. (Paxi also used this word earlier, and it's often used in the Amazon reviews of the Sagoth albums.) We obviously have to protect ourselves against something so far-reaching ;)

Sagoth is to my mind the most advanced (ad)venture in Progworld. It is so because the best in Western music has been combined with the finest in English language, literature, and mythology. The Bal-Sagoth Hexalogy is a torch of both art and learning *horns*

Quote
Which album(s) should I check out ?

I'd say, start with the second album in the Hexalogy, Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule - or just Starfire, as the guys call it. It is gratifying in itself, and then you can follow the gradual progress of Sagoth by getting into the albums in their proper order.


As the lyricist Byron Roberts wrote to me:

"Bal-Sagoth is right where it should be... in the shadows, still proudly in the underground that spawned us, hidden from the mainstream; a rare gem to be discovered by those with the willingness and the patience to seek it out! In many ways, a sublime clandestine cult band shrouded in arcane shadow and secrecy."

Very true!

Maybe some of you will join me now in this great adventure .... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-03-23, 19:29:06
I'm listening to all of my New Species sampler discs on shuffle in WinAmp.
First one is:
The Opium Cartel - "Ardor"
Mariner, Come In

This is actually pretty good! Very dreamy. I remember Teunis mentioning them. I might want to check up on them further. Especially since the members are from highly regarded scandinavian prog bands.

The second:
Traumhaus - "Das Geheimnis"
Wohin Der Wind Dich Trägt

This is not bad either. The current Spock's Beard drummer Jimmy Keegan is drumming on this. It has pretty nice German vocals.

The third:
XII Alfonso - "Charles Darwin"
Leaving England

Nice acoustic guitar. Pretty folky stuff. Some Mike Oldfield influences I guess. I like it. This seems to be a concept double album about Charles Darwin. Interesting.

The fourth (the one I'm listening to right now):
Kaipa - "Vittjar"
Our Silent Ballroom Band

This is an edited version, because the original is more than 20 minutes long. Well, I'm pretty much a fan of Kaipa (old and new), so this is perfect.

These samplers might come in handy after all. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-23, 20:36:44
Nosound - Lightdark
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-03-24, 12:19:29
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-03-23, 19:29:06
These samplers might come in handy after all. 8)
I hope you have the number 5 because it has two huge tracks :

Unitopia's What Kind Of World which is just unbelievably good  *horns* I can't understand how this one did not make the cut of their Artificial album (it's only a bonus track)  :o My fave prog song of 2010 !

Phideaux's Tempest Of Mutiny which is a great track too.

And a few others are worth hearing on this sampler  ;)

NP Royal Hunt - Paradox
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-03-24, 16:46:40
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-03-24, 12:19:29
I hope you have the number 5 because it has two huge tracks :

Unitopia's What Kind Of World which is just unbelievably good  *horns* I can't understand how this one did not make the cut of their Artificial album (it's only a bonus track)  :o My fave prog song of 2010 !

Phideaux's Tempest Of Mutiny which is a great track too.

And a few others are worth hearing on this sampler  ;)

I have all twelve New Species samplers (assuming there aren't any more yet).
The two tracks you mention are pretty good. At least, the Unitopia one, fantastic song indeed! The other is one I haven't listened to yet.
But the strange thing is, in my collection these songs appear on the very first New Species.
New Species V also has a few brilliant songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-03-24, 18:34:31
NP
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-03-24, 16:46:40
The two tracks you mention are pretty good. At least, the Unitopia one, fantastic song indeed!
Glad you like it too.
QuoteThe other is one I haven't listened to yet.
You should  ;)
QuoteBut the strange thing is, in my collection these songs appear on the very first New Species.
I have got mine as free CD when ordering on progrock.co.uk. They are called Classic Rock Society New Species. I'll check again but I am pretty sure it's number five.

NP The Pineapple Thief - Introducing The Pinneapple Thief

Rather pleasant but I would not categorize it as prog rock. A mix of Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Coldplay, Muse, etc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-25, 10:02:22
I checked and you are right : it has no number so it is indeed the first New Species.

NP Eloy : Reincarnation On Stage

Another interesting discovery -since I don't know Eloy at all- on progstreamingclassic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-03-25, 19:21:23
NP IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 Remix  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-26, 14:16:00
Orphaned land - Mabool

Nice  folky , Eastern , metal inspired music and i am a fan   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-26, 14:26:03
NP Glass Hammer - Shadowlands

My only Glass Hammer album. I don't play it often but I think that I am in the right mood for it these days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-26, 16:06:12
NP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

This one has not clicked yet. Patience is required.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-26, 16:35:50
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-26, 16:06:12
NP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

This one has not clicked yet. Patience is required.

I feel slightly underwhelmed by this as well  ???
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-26, 18:47:41
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2014-03-26, 16:35:50
I feel slightly underwhelmed by this as well  ???

Same here.

NP - A show beyond man and time.
JP- Demon - Gazpacho there is something about this group that I love. They are doing a special in London with several other groups on 15th April but I may need to go to Leamington on the 14th to see the normal concert  >:(. It will be a 4 hour round trip. hence the  >:(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-26, 18:50:46
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2014-03-23, 09:06:39
By the way, did somebody listen to the new A.C.T. ?

PH?

I will almost certainly buy it but it is not a priority at the moment.

Quote

PP Yes - Talk

I am beginning to understand why it is so much praised here.


Cool Yes (West) is so different. There is so much music which comes under the Yes banner something for everyone.  :)

I am of course unashamedly biased.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-03-26, 23:18:21
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-26, 14:26:03
NP Glass Hammer - Shadowlands

My only Glass Hammer album. I don't play it often but I think that I am in the right mood for it these days.

I have four albums: "The Inconsolable Secret", "Culture Of Ascent", "If", "Cor Cordium" and "Perilous", but I don't play them that often either.
I remember parts of "Perilous" were very interesting! I think I will also buy their new album "Ode To Echo".

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-03-26, 16:06:12
NP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

This one has not clicked yet. Patience is required.

I was actually instantly surprised. I was moved by the track Victorian Brickwork. That brass section was truly wonderful. So I can only recommend you to persevere. But of course, it's up to you! ;)

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-26, 18:50:46
PH?

I don't have it yet. I've asked in a record store and it seems I can only order it through import (which was quite pricey...). So I'm waiting for it to appear on Grooves Inc., but I'll have to get it eventually!


EDIT:
It seems it already is available on Grooves Inc., for a fantastic price of 19,99!
http://www.grooves-inc.com/circus-pandemonium-jfk-cd-album-pZZa1-1898840076.html

Wow...

Why is my local record shop asking me to pay 27 euros for this? :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-03-27, 08:15:30
Threshold - "Angels"
From the album 'Clone'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-27, 10:07:41
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-03-26, 18:50:46
I am of course unashamedly biased.
I know :)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-03-26, 23:18:21
I was actually instantly surprised. I was moved by the track Victorian Brickwork. That brass section was truly wonderful. So I can only recommend you to persevere. But of course, it's up to you! ;)
I will !

QuoteI don't have it yet. I've asked in a record store and it seems I can only order it through import (which was quite pricey...). So I'm waiting for it to appear on Grooves Inc., but I'll have to get it eventually!


EDIT:
It seems it already is available on Grooves Inc., for a fantastic price of 19,99!
http://www.grooves-inc.com/circus-pandemonium-jfk-cd-album-pZZa1-1898840076.html

Wow...

Why is my local record shop asking me to pay 27 euros for this? :o
I found it for a cheaper price here : http://www.justforkicks.de/detail.asp?sid=2347702M81N234N204N145&uid=0&id=17434&lid=1 but you have to add an extra 5 € for the postage. By the way, what would be your advice for a first try with this band ?

NP CRS New Species - Volume X

This one has Magenta, Fates Warning, Haken, Thought Chamber ... Seems like a good vintage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 10:27:05
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-27, 10:07:41
I found it for a cheaper price here : http://www.justforkicks.de/detail.asp?sid=2347702M81N234N204N145&uid=0&id=17434&lid=1 but you have to add an extra 5 € for the postage.

Hmm, thanks! I'll remember this website.

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-03-27, 10:07:41
By the way, what would be your advice for a first try with this band ?

My absolute favourite A.C.T album is their third: "Last Epic". It's a very underrated Progressive Rock masterpiece. It's probably in my top ten of favourite prog albums of all time!
The fourth album, "Silence", is regarded as the weakest of their discography. But no mistake, I like it very much! I can understand why people call this the weakest though (it probably is). The guitars are less present. This album is not as proggy as the other three.


NP:
Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"

Wow! Really good! Thank you Teunis! There's only one thing you forgot to mention: this sounds a lot like Arena!
Ok, perhaps not that much, they're not as dark. But I was strongly reminded of early Arena, thanks to the chord progressions and instruments. Even the singer occasionally reminds me of John Carson. Or am I imagining things?

I will revisit this! And now I will also listen to Mystery again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-27, 12:50:30
NP  Kinks  YouTube Mix  8)

Starting with Sunny Afternoon :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKsHh3BFPI&list=RDpIKsHh3BFPI#t=0

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-03-27, 13:04:37
Porcupine Tree - "Deadwing"
From the album 'Deadwing'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:23:01
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 10:27:05
Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"

Wow! Really good! Thank you Teunis! There's only one thing you forgot to mention: this sounds a lot like Arena!
Ok, perhaps not that much, they're not as dark. But I was strongly reminded of early Arena, thanks to the chord progressions and instruments. Even the singer occasionally reminds me of John Carson. Or am I imagining things?
Gerne gemacht ;). It's indeed a great album. I didn't want to raise the bar skyhigh comparing it to Arena ;). Glad you like it and Mystery is recommended too. I've read on Facebook that Benoit David has left Mystery, he is replaced by a Canadian singer called Jean Pageau. Such a shame.

jp: Nosound - Lightdark
np Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:31:31
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:23:01
Gerne gemacht ;). It's indeed a great album. I didn't want to raise the bar skyhigh comparing it to Arena ;). Glad you like it and Mystery is recommended too. I've read on Facebook that Benoit David has left Mystery, he is replaced by a Canadian singer called Jean Pageau. Such a shame.

I have Mystery's latest album and I like it! I don't play it that often (I guess I only played it five times or something) but I like it when I play it.
Too bad that Benoît David has left. I liked his voice a lot. Better on Mystery than with Yes actually.

Man, there's so much great music coming out lately... It's really hard to keep up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:39:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:31:31
Man, there's so much great music coming out lately... It's really hard to keep up.
Exactly my thought. In prog many albums need more listenings but there's lack of time ... . E.g. Gazpacho gets better after each listening 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-27, 20:05:13
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 19:31:31
Too bad that Benoît David has left. I liked his voice a lot. Better on Mystery than with Yes actually.

:o

Watch yer tongue, young man !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-27, 21:18:04
NP Kaleidoscope - Transatlantic it is getting better with each play.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 22:42:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-27, 20:05:13
:o

Watch yer tongue, young man !

- Nicky

Have you heard Benoît with Mystery Nicky?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-03-28, 00:24:05
Japan - 'Tin Drum'
...the whole album...
...on vinyl. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-03-28, 07:12:39
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-03-28, 00:24:05
Japan - 'Tin Drum'
...the whole album...
...on vinyl. 8)

Great band , respect Matt  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-28, 12:00:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-03-27, 12:50:30
NP  Kinks  YouTube Mix  8)
I saw them live some 20 years ago at La Fête de l'Humanité and they rocked big time. Great souvenir  *horns*  Lola or Celluloïd Heroes are absolute classics. But I guess that you prefer stuff like You Really Got Me, Nicky ?

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2014-03-27, 21:18:04
NP Kaleidoscope - Transatlantic it is getting better with each play.
I am still struggling with the two epics so far.

NP Kompendium - Beneath The Waves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-28, 12:09:41
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-27, 22:42:14
Have you heard Benoît with Mystery Nicky?

Yup, but Fly From Here beats Mystery by miles *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-03-28, 12:00:51
I saw them live some 20 years ago at La Fête de l'Humanité and they rocked big time. Great souvenir  *horns*

8) Bupie

Quote
Lola or Celluloïd Heroes are absolute classics. But I guess that you prefer stuff like You Really Got Me, Nicky ?

Ha, you know me by now, Bupie ;)

And Sunny Afternoon too, of course, both in my Classics list *horns*

Lola is a fun song, but it doesn't really rock :-\  but maybe you feel it's about you, Bups :-*


NP  Manowar  YouTube Mix  *horns*

Starting with the great  Warriors Of The World United  and  Die For Metal - that's the way I feel >:(

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ0sW7KOFhU&list=RDAJ0sW7KOFhU#t=0

Just added them to my pantheon 8)

These guys have an exceptional instinct for metal :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-03-28, 17:29:23
Pink Floyd - 'The Division Bell' (the whole album)

This is Floyd Friday.

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-03-28, 17:37:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-28, 12:09:41
Yup, but Fly From Here beats Mystery by miles *horns*

I'm not comparing "Fly From Here" with Mystery. These albums are not much alike anyway.
I'm comparing Benoît's vocal performance on Yes' "Fly From Here" with his performance on the only Mystery album that I know: "The World Is A Game".
And when I do, it is my personal opinion that I like his vocals better on the latter. So, I'm not saying I don't like his voice on "Fly From Here" (because I do), they're pretty good. But I got a feeling that he's holding back or something. It feels a bit forced. Obviously he's got big shoes to fill, which might have a role in this.
With Mystery the expectations were obviously not so high (no comparisons with Jon Anderson), so his voice sounds really different. He's really giving himself here.

Today I played:
Genesis - "Wind & Wuthering"
Man, I almost forgot how much I like this album. It's one of the best synth-driven prog I have ever heard.

Yes - "Talk"
As much as I like this album, it's no match for the "Wind & Wuthering" album. But I think this is one of the best Prog/Pop/Rock albums ever.

Threshold - "March Of Progress"
I'm looking forward to the next album.

Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"
Love it!

Symphony X - "Paradise Lost"
Oh yeah.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-28, 18:18:31
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-03-28, 17:37:53
I'm comparing Benoît's vocal performance on Yes' "Fly From Here" with his performance on the only Mystery album that I know: "The World Is A Game".

ACK Paxi :)

NP  Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-28, 19:20:43
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Asia - Gravitas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-03-29, 10:04:19
Pink Floyd - 'Pulse'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-29, 10:27:18
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-03-29, 10:53:37
Type O Negative - "September Sun"
From the album 'Dead Again'

Awesome track. Also has a great organ solo by Josh Silver. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-03-29, 19:34:37
Asia - Gravitas
Gazpacho - Demon
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-03-30, 09:38:00
NP  DT:  Along For The Ride

One of the the most wonderful songs eva *horns*

Master JP is also at his best lyrically 8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp85GgcyESs

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-03-30, 21:11:16
Toto - Hydra
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2014-03-30, 22:26:24
NP Eminence Front, The Who.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-03-31, 00:24:04
IQ - 'Are You Sitting Comfortably?'

On vinyl. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-03-31, 07:47:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-03-28, 18:18:31
ACK Paxi :)

NP  Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh  *horns*

- Nicky

What do you think of Gojira Nick ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-03-31, 09:16:00
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-03-31, 07:47:17
What do you think of Gojira Nick ?

One of the best metal bands around - definitely *horns*

And they also command English - like any good metal band should 8)


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Atlantis Ascendant *horns*

Funky, you should get back to these guys, this is absolutely cutting edge :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-03-31, 10:05:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-03-31, 00:24:04
IQ - 'Are You Sitting Comfortably?'
In my arms !  :)

Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-03-31, 11:20:30
Arena - "A Crack in the Ice"
From 'The Visitor'

The track that started it all.
I guess I should thank Classic Rock magazine for that... *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-03-31, 15:36:46
Testament - dark roots of earth

Still going strong nearly 30 years down the line  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-03-31, 18:50:34
Queen - "The Show Must Go On"
From 'Innuendo'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-03-31, 19:59:12
The Flower Kings - "Desolation Road"

Haken - "The Mountain"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2014-04-01, 10:25:18
Toto, Hold The Line
David Bowie, Fascination
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-01, 11:04:26
Marilyn Manson - "The Speed of Pain"
From 'Mechanical Animals'

Evanescence - "Everybody's Fool"
From 'Fallen'

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-01, 14:05:04
NP  Winger:  Karma

Super *horns*

Just ordered it :)

Nice songs:

Winger:  Always Within Me   www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_OBhm1qyoY

Winger:  Witness   www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWSVGcivuGs

Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-03-31, 15:36:46
Testament - dark roots of earth

Still going strong nearly 30 years down the line  *horns*

Right, Funky. This album is *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-01, 16:55:27
Cheers Nick  :D

On shuffle on my phone we have had the delights of -

Death Angel
Onslaught
Izz  ;)
Sabbat
Alcest
Heathen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-01, 18:26:46
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-01, 16:55:27
On shuffle on my phone we have had the delights of -

I actually don't know any of'm. Anything to report on ?


Winger:  Karma  (on repeat)  *horns*

This album is great, guys ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-01, 20:39:30
Rob Zombie with Howard Stern - "The Great American Nightmare"
From 'Private Parts - The Album'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-03, 11:40:58
NP Karmakanic - Live In The US
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-03, 13:43:48
NP  Tangerine Dream:  Underwater Sunlight  (on repeat)  *horns*

As long as we're not sharing, it doesnt make any sense for me to write any more ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-04-03, 13:53:29
Alkaline Trio - "Time To Waste"
From 'Crimson'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-03, 15:32:33
NP  Black Sabbath:  Heaven and Hell  (on repeat) *horns*

Oh man, is this goooooooood 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:07:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-03, 15:32:33
NP  Black Sabbath:  Heaven and Hell  (on repeat) *horns*

Oh man, is this goooooooood 8)

- Nicky

Mob rules is better  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:12:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-01, 18:26:46
I actually don't know any of'm. Anything to report on ?


Winger:  Karma  (on repeat)  *horns*

This album is great, guys ;)

- Nicky

There most certainly is  ;)

Death Angel and Heathen - Bay area thrash titans and as a fan of Testament you should check them out
Onslaught and Sabbat - the best 2 British thrash bands. Onslaught more Exodus esque and Sabbat a pagan influenced band
Izz  - my fave prog band at the moment
Alcest - Early black metal meets shoegaze , now like a French latter day Anathema
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:31:38
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:12:35
Izz  - my fave prog band at the moment
I can understand that  :)

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-03, 11:40:58
NP Karmakanic - Live In The US
Yes, I am self-quoting. Teunis, I remember what you wrote about this one but I think that you should give it another chance, it really fits to your tastes IMHO.

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-03, 18:14:41
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:12:35
There most certainly is  ;)

OK, Thanx, Funky. Sounds like I should particularly check Izz ...  :)

Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-03, 17:07:56
Mob rules is better  :D

OK, I'll check it too ...  :)

NP  Black Sabbath:  Heaven and Hell  (ongoing)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-04-03, 20:30:32
Arena - "Moviedrome"
From 'Immortal?'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-04-03, 23:08:07
Major Parkinson - "Twilight Cinema"

I came across a few positive reviews and decided to take a listen. I remember having seen this name before.
It is pretty impressive. Pretty strange too. Bit Tom Waits-y vocals. Actually, I don't know what to make of it. It is interesting though.

Anyone familiar with this band?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-04, 07:27:15
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-04-03, 23:08:07
Anyone familiar with this band?

No, but I'll take a look. The Waits-y vocals sound intriguing. I can't help but think of "What's He Building" when I see/hear Tom Waits' name...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-04, 07:36:51
After Forever - "Cry With A Smile"
From 'After Forever'

I really like these guys (and girl!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-04, 11:19:55
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-04, 07:36:51
After Forever - "Cry With Smile"
From 'After Forever'

I really like these guys (and girl!)
The girl has gone but she seems to have no regrets. I am thinking of buying the last DVD of her new band (I won't mention the name to spare Nicky's feelings ...).

NP Marathon - The First Run

My favorite Dutch prog album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-04-04, 12:22:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-04, 11:19:55
I won't mention the name to spare Nicky's feelings

You'r right, Bupie, this sorta music, saloon metal, simply bores me - even tho the babes are nice :)

JP  Bal-Sagoth:  A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria

Their first. Very much like the title says: doomy & gloomy. I'm working on apprehending it, but I have to take it in parts, unlike the five other albums. There are two songs that I like a lot: The title song, and Into The Silent Chambers Of The Sapphirean Throne.

NP  Black Sabbath:  Heaven and Hell  (on repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-04, 13:13:59
Just noticed that I missed the 'A' in that song title. Corrected.

Now playing:
Pink Floyd - "Wearing The Inside Out"
From 'The Division Bell'

This is Floyd Friday.  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-04-04, 14:43:24
Arena - Contagion Max 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-04-05, 10:05:36
Electric Light Orchestra - "Concerto For A Rainy Day"
From 'Out Of The Bkue'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-04-05, 13:09:10
OSI - "Free"
Bigger Wave

I have an OSI moment. Yesterday I listened to "Blood" and "Fire Make Thunder" and now this one.
Since the pattern is three years between each album I guess we have to wait till 2015 for a new album by these guys.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-04-05, 16:17:24
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - "Take A Pebble"
From 'Emerson, Lake & Palmer'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-04-05, 17:20:28
No 7 - Phideaux

A favourite of mine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-05, 22:30:45
Neal Morse - Testimony Two (haven't played it for a while, but what a beautiful album 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-04-06, 03:38:58
Guns N Roses - "November Rain"
From 'Use Your Illusion 1'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-06, 20:35:03
Altered state by Tesseract for the first time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-04-06, 21:27:20
Subsignal - Paraiso
Asia - Gravitas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-04-07, 11:49:31
Queen - "Lily of the Valley"
From 'Sheer Heart Attack'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-04-07, 11:50:20
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-06, 20:35:03
Altered state by Tesseract for the first time

Do you like it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-04-07, 12:16:55
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-04-07, 11:50:20
Do you like it?

I enjoyed it Matt , which was nice

Not brilliant but pretty decent. A few more plays and i will be in a better position to comment.

You a fan ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-04-07, 13:46:02
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-04-07, 11:50:20
Do you like it?

TesseracT are pantheon with me, on the basis of their brilliant One. I also saw them live last autumn, super concert  *horns*

Haven't yet heard Altered States, but I'm sure that it's just as great.

The concept "tesseract" is intriguing too - check it up, guys ;)


NP  Sagoth:  Lemuria  &  Ultima Thule  *horns*

Their first and second, very different. Interesting to probe how Lemuria developed into UT, Sagoth-style ;)

This is my fave band now - just so ya know it, guys 8)

What an odd contrast that no other Roomie has shown any real interest :-\

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-08, 07:19:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-04-07, 13:46:02

What an odd contrast that no other Roomie has shown any real interest :-\

- Nicky

I'm a music fan. :-P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-08, 07:20:53
Marillion - "House"
From 'marillion.com'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-08, 13:39:10
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-08, 07:19:47
I'm a music fan. :-P

Meaning ... ???


JP  The Haunted:  Revolver

Fine Gothenburg metal, a bit like Dillinger *horns*


JP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Chthonic Chronicles

Mindblowing *horns*


NP  Izz  on  YouTube

Sounds nice so far .....  8)

Quite different groups :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-08, 15:59:43
Best of Huey Lewis and The News

Pop , rock and some soul to bring back some childhood memories  :D 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-08, 16:38:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-08, 13:39:10
Meaning ... ???


I do take an interest in stuff I haven't heard before. Even if I end up not liking it.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-08, 17:37:31
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/opeth-pale-communion-20140408

Mikael talking about the new album  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-08, 17:52:40
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-08, 16:38:07
I do take an interest in stuff I haven't heard before. Even if I end up not liking it.  ;)

See, that's what I mean, Matt. One would think that if a senior Roomie said that X was his fave group, that it would create some interest in the Room. I think that only Paxi and Funky have listened a bit.

Bal-Sagoth are not only an accomplished rock group, they have raised rock music to a new level. Never before has the best in English literature, mythology and theosophy been brought together with the best in music with such brilliance as Sagoth have done it.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-04-09, 11:35:32
JF Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

I had to cut my right hand to stop pushing the Repeat button at the end of Long Way Home. Painful ...

NP Lazuli - Tant que l'herbe est grasse

Thanks to progstreaming, at last I discover this French band highly praised by the prog community. As we say in French, "nul n'est prophète en son pays".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-09, 16:19:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-08, 17:52:40
I think that only Paxi and Funky have listened a bit.

Ok dude.  :)

Now playing
Status Quo - "Living On An Island"
From 'Whatever You Want'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-04-09, 17:40:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-08, 17:52:40
See, that's what I mean, Matt. One would think that if a senior Roomie said that X was his fave group, that it would create some interest in the Room. I think that only Paxi and Funky have listened a bit.

Bal-Sagoth are not only an accomplished rock group, they have raised rock music to a new level. Never before has the best in English literature, mythology and theosophy been brought together with the best in music with such brilliance as Sagoth have done it.

- Nicky

One Direction maybe ?  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-04-09, 20:08:09
Previously played:

Opeth - "Watershed"
This one isn't as special to me as "Blackwater Park", "Damnation" or "Ghost Reveries". But it IS a very good one.

Glass Hammer - "If"
This is actually a pretty nice album. It did take a few times before it finally opened up to me. Glass Hammer is another band that I just know I should like. Their new album is one I have to buy.

Now playing:
Nolan & Wakeman - "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"
This feels like coming home! I really like this album. It's a dream for every synth/keyboard fan. Some people would say that this is just too many keyboards. But it suits me just fine! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-09, 23:44:37
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-04-09, 20:08:09
Now playing:
Nolan & Wakeman - "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"
This feels like coming home! I really like this album. It's a dream for every synth/keyboard fan. Some people would say that this is just too many keyboards. But it suits me just fine! 8)

A great album. "Seldon" is my favorite track - the organ work is immense and Ian 'Moon' Gould's vocal is perfect for this track!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-10, 11:19:56
NP Karmakanic - In A Perfect World

Very promising first listen 8)  Turn It Up could have received some airplay in other times ; this track has a strong Rabin's Yes taste IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-04-10, 14:00:43
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-10, 11:19:56
Karmakanic

Ha! Great name! ;D

Now playing:

After Forever - "Discord"
From 'After Forever'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-04-10, 14:13:12
JP: Tremonti - Tremonti

Solo-album from Mark Tremonti, the guitarplayer from Creed and Alter Bridge. I think I mentioned this album in my previous life in the Room, but I'm not really sure. Anyway, it's still a fab album. Check out this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA9QXtZiGuU  *horns*

NP: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Super album (especially when you're at the gym)!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-10, 14:23:13
Hiya Tom, great to seeya. How's everything ?  :)


Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-09, 16:19:33
Ok dude.  :)

Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2014-04-09, 17:40:35
One Direction maybe ?  ;)

:) guys. Guess I got around to saying what I thought was needed ;)


JP  Sagoth:  The Chthonic Chronicles  (sixth and last in the Hexalogy)  *horns*

"The Testament of the Winds:

Many thousands of years ago, they ruled the globe. But the pressing fist of great power carried a heavy price, and now their dominion has fallen beyond time and shadow. Look now, to the interior world.

Far, far beneath the surface of this coruscating sphere, at the very core of our mysterious globe, lies the true path to man's dark destiny beyond the heavens."


Then jumped back to the first:

JP  Sagoth:  A Dark Moon Broods Over Lemuria

Very interesting to go back to the beginning - after having been sent out into the stars - and the interior of the Earth 8)

Lemuria is far from being in league with the other five, but here and there there's some of the wonderful melodic symphonic stuff :)


JP  Manowar:  Warriors of the World

A lot better than their reputation *horns*


JP  Dyscaphia  on  YouTube

Not for (tender) Roomies. Harsh and shoutie stuff. Tarkan Alp is the singer in Kull, the metamorphosis of Sagoth, with the Maudling Brothers. He is the guitarist in Dyscaphia. Honors in history and philosophy from Sheffield Uni btw.


JP  Tremonti:  So You're Afraid  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-10, 16:55:17
It was Blackwater Park by Opeth but now it is Ecailles De Lune by Alcest which is nice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-10, 17:37:51
Dustwalker by Fen which i am sure Nicky would appreciate although maybe not in a Bal Sagoth way  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-10, 18:10:30
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-10, 17:37:51
Dustwalker by Fen which i am sure Nicky would appreciate

Thanx, Funky, just read about them on Wiki: "Fen is a British black metal/post-rock band formed in 2006 from the Fens of East Anglia signed to the label Code666. Their Myspace page reports that they 'draw the listener into a windswept and desolate landscape, bereft of hope'."

"Bereft of hope" :P

It sounds to me in the vein of Immortal, who are pantheon with me.

I'v added Fen to my groups to check 8)


Funky, have you listened a bit more to Sagoth ? Tell me what you think.

My fave pieces (you can't really call Sagoth tracks "songs") are Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule (vintage Sagoth title ;D ), and The Hammer Of The Emperor. I'v posted links to them several times in the Room. I can hear them over and over again *horns*


NP  Immortal:  At The Heart Of Winter  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-10, 21:43:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-10, 18:10:30
Thanx, Funky, just read about them on Wiki: "Fen is a British black metal/post-rock band formed in 2006 from the Fens of East Anglia signed to the label Code666. Their Myspace page reports that they 'draw the listener into a windswept and desolate landscape, bereft of hope'."

"Bereft of hope" :P

It sounds to me in the vein of Immortal, who are pantheon with me.

I'v added Fen to my groups to check 8)



- Nicky

Let me help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luLK3PGbAAc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGmVzA1IuPc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xu8WO4Yqo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-04-11, 16:08:33
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-10, 21:43:47
Let me help ....

Thanx, Funky, I'l check'm up :)


NP  Black Sabbath:  Mob Rules

You'r right: fabulous album *horns*

Whether it's better than H&H, I can't say yet. I'v ordered the H&H cd, and I'l get MR as soon as finances allow 8)

Sabbath with Dio are very different from Sabbath with Ozzy. The Dio stuff is more melodic and enjoyable. Still, the early Ozzy albums have their special charm, and let's not forget how groundbreaking Sabbath were *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-04-11, 17:16:15
NP Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece of Heaven  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Next Afterlife
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-12, 11:30:57
jp: Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1 version)
np: IQ - Frequency

Both because of high anticipation for the new albums to be released in June and May 8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-04-12, 18:07:21
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - "The Sage"
From 'Pictures at an Exhibition'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-12, 19:27:41
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-13, 08:42:48
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-12, 11:30:57
jp: Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1 version)
np: IQ - Frequency

Both because of high anticipation for the new albums to be released in June and May 8) *horns*.

Should be a couple of crackers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-04-13, 17:37:02
NP  Amon Amarth  on  YouTube Mix

Agree, Funky, one of the more exciting metal bands *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-13, 20:21:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-04-13, 17:37:02
NP  Amon Amarth  on  YouTube Mix

Agree, Funky, one of the more exciting metal bands *horns*

- Nicky

Death vocals , viking lyrics , Maiden riffs  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-04-13, 21:30:36
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (5.1 mix)
Nosound - Lightdark (DTS)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-04-14, 11:32:31
Iron Savior with ... iron Savior !!

Decent Euro power metal a la Gamma Ray and although not normally my bag of metal it is decent fun.

Must be my age but the old cookie monster vocals are not ringing my bell anymore so nice to hear a decent singer give it some welly !!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-04-14, 14:16:28
NP Haken -The Mountain

Still struggling with this one after half a dozen listens. I really like some parts but as a whole I still find it hard to swallow. But I don't give up ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-04-14, 14:54:27
White Zombie - "More Human Than Human"
From 'Astro-creep 2000...'
*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-04-14, 21:42:18
Yes - "Magnification"

Not bad at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-15, 08:30:47
Skin - "Tripping"
From 'Experience Electric'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-15, 09:43:38
Tom Waits - "What's He Building?"
From 'Mule Variations'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-15, 13:12:05
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-04-14, 21:42:18
Yes - "Magnification"

Not bad at all.

But not one of their stellar albums  :-\

Stellar albums: Topographic, Going, Talk, River, Fly.

Iggy, would you add any ?


NP  Manowar:  Warriors Of The World  *horns*

It struck me that Eric Adams is one of the best and most exciting singers in metal 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-15, 17:28:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-15, 13:12:05
But not one of their stellar albums  :-\

Stellar albums: Topographic, Going, Talk, River, Fly.

Iggy, would you add any ?


NP  Manowar:  Warriors Of The World  *horns*

It struck me that Eric Adams is one of the best and most exciting singers in metal 8)

- Nicky

Close to the edge and Fragile for me and i even like Big Generator  :o

Do not mind a bit of Manowar esp Fighting the world

Listened to Mob Rules and heaven and Hell last night - wonder where the inspiration for that came from  ;)

PS Nick , the Heaven and hell , band , album Devil you know is a cracker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-15, 18:03:16
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-15, 17:28:49
Listened to Mob Rules and heaven and Hell last night - wonder where the inspiration for that came from  ;)

;) Funky. Super albums. Just got my Sabbath H&H cd today. Lookin forward this eve. MR on my shoppin list for May.

Then I think I have what I need of Sabbath for a while. Got the first four too. And quite a lot of Ozzy stuff. Well, if yar Brummie ;-)


Quote
PS Nick , the Heaven and hell , band , album Devil you know is a cracker

Yeah, have that on my radar :)

Funky, do some Sagoth stuff now and then. I know it's opaque, but tellya: Once it starts crackin, it's simply over the top, a whole new type of music that blows you over. I don't want Roomies to linger behind ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-15, 21:34:08
Xentrix - "Crimes"
From 'Shattered Existence'  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-15, 21:46:49
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-15, 21:34:08
Xentrix - "Crimes"
From 'Shattered Existence'  *horns*

Brilliant  :D 80's British thrash tastic. I was more of an Onslaught and Sabbat fan but  *horns* to you Matt.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-04-15, 22:13:01
Today I played:
Neal Morse - Seeds Of Gold

But I switched to
Moon Safari - "Lover's End"

because it finally arrived! Sounds great! It's more in line with their most recent release Himlabacken, which is ok with me, because I love that cd!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-15, 22:54:50
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-15, 21:46:49
Brilliant  :D 80's British thrash tastic. I was more of an Onslaught and Sabbat fan but  *horns* to you Matt.

Xentrix toured with Sabbat in 1989/90.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-04-16, 14:11:11
NP  Fen:  The Malediction Fields

www.youtube.com/watch?v=luLK3PGbAAc

They'r characterised as atmospheric black metal, grouped with Negura Bunget and Agalloch.

First listen to this group. Let's see ....  8)


Matt, you'v moved in here, Watcher of the Room ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2014-04-16, 19:17:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-15, 13:12:05
But not one of their stellar albums  :-\

Stellar albums: Topographic, Going, Talk, River, Fly.

Iggy, would you add any ?



- Nicky

Relayer, Close to the Edge, Fragile and The Yes Album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-04-16, 19:17:29
Asia - Gravitas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-04-17, 07:33:39
Pain - "Close My Eyes"
From 'Nothing Remains The Same'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-17, 13:58:35
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-04-16, 19:17:15
Relayer, Close to the Edge, Fragile and The Yes Album

:) Iggy. I know you like that period.

NP  Yes:  Topographic

This album has a lot to offer *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-04-17, 19:42:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-04-17, 13:58:35

NP  Yes:  Topographic

This album has a lot to offer *horns*

- Nicky

I always liked that album. I can't believe some of the press still give it a hard time.

Now playing:
Arena - "Vanishing Act"
From 'Contagium EP'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2014-04-19, 16:12:32
Dio - Magica

Concept album with an 18 minute story read by the great man himself

Rhapsody of fire - Symphony of enchanted lands

Madder than a box of frogs and cheesier than a fondue but strangely enjoyable  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-20, 08:59:51
Dio - last in line

We rock  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-04-20, 15:58:29
Neal Morse - Testimony  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-20, 19:43:05
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-04-20, 15:58:29
Neal Morse - Testimony  8)

Good day for it  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2014-04-21, 12:05:38
NP IQ - The Road of Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-04-21, 15:46:41
Quote from: funkster on Sun, 2014-04-20, 19:43:05
Good day for it  :)
Exactly  :)
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2014-04-21, 12:05:38
NP IQ - The Road of Bones
The song or the whole album? Really looking forward to this album!

np: Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-04-21, 18:34:22
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings

np: Stream Of Passion - A War Of Our Own
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-04-22, 07:57:10
Sepultura - "Territory"
From 'Chaos AD'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-04-22, 14:48:42
JF Royal Hunt - Paradox

NP The John Irvine Band - Next Stop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2014-04-22, 18:46:57
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-04-21, 15:46:41
Exactly  :)The song or the whole album? Really looking forward to this album!


The whole album plus the special edition disc and the other bonus disc. It wasn't cheap but in the pack there was a T-Shirt and a concert/launch party ticket. So not too bad really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-04-22, 19:54:04
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2014-04-22, 18:46:57
The whole album plus the special edition disc and the other bonus disc. It wasn't cheap but in the pack there was a T-Shirt and a concert/launch party ticket. So not too bad really.
8). I'll wait till the official release and will buy the 2cd version at my local record shop.

jp: Votum - Harvest Moon
np: Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-04-22, 22:24:00
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-04-22, 19:54:04
8). I'll wait till the official release and will buy the 2cd version at my local record shop.

Me too. Lots of good releases this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2014-04-22, 22:55:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-04-22, 22:24:00
Me too. Lots of good releases this year.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-04-22, 19:54:04
8). I'll wait till the official release and will buy the 2cd version at my local record shop.

It came in a nice box too!  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-23, 02:40:59
Pain - "Eleanor Rigby"
From 'Nothing Remains The Same'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-23, 14:01:31
Venus Hunters - "Starburst"
From 'Hunting Venus (soundtrack)'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-04-23, 15:07:23
JF Karmakanic - Live In The US 

On progstreamingclassic.com and hopefully soon on CD taken from my CD's shelf *horns*

NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home

First listen. Bought a DeeExpus T-shirt with an heraldic logo too. Nice but not fitting, as always  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-04-23, 16:40:00
NP Eloy - Reincarnation On stage

All fans of symphonic/neo prog should check this one too ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-04-23, 19:15:30
jp: Clive Nolan - Alchemy Act 1
np; Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-04-24, 09:41:44
NP Magenta - Metarmorphosis

Neo-prog power  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-04-24, 22:43:47
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsIE54j1YTY

*horns* x 100  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-04-25, 13:46:47
Here's a group we're gonna be hearing more about *horns*

House of Lords:  Battle   www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMH8Woy4AqI&list=RDJp57jqoKJ7E

Gotit on repeat myself 8)


And this one, an old Blind Faith classic, done real well by HoL:

House of Lords:  Can't Find My Way Home   www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj66pOiOUMk

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-25, 16:09:12
Threshold - "Critical Mass"

Haven't heard it for ages...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-25, 18:56:12
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-25, 16:09:12
Threshold - "Critical Mass"

Haven't heard it for ages...
Me neither ...

NP Toto - 35th Anniversary : Live In Poland

Because you can't turn your back on your dearest old friend.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-04-25, 19:43:52
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-25, 18:56:12
NP Toto - 35th Anniversary : Live In Poland

Because you can't turn your back on your dearest old friend.
8). I bought the DVD, don't play live cd's that often.

jjp: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: Dream Theater - Octavarium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-26, 11:05:33
jp: Nosound - Afterthoughts
np: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-04-26, 12:17:39
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-25, 16:09:12
Threshold - "Critical Mass"

Haven't heard it for ages...

I don't seem to have that one  :( (yet  :D )

NP  Gazpacho - Tick Tock
RP Yes - The Yes Album (cd and Blu ray) Mr Wilson has done another epic job. I really hope he goes through Fragile, Tales and Relayer as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-26, 19:18:39
Muse - The 2nd Law
jp: Rocket Scientists - Supernatural Highways
np: Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-04-26, 22:21:49
Arena - "Medusa"
From 'Pride'

Haven't played this album for ages either... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-04-27, 00:45:43
Pink Floyd - "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
From 'Pulse (live)'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-04-27, 13:54:02
NP Yes - In the Present from Lyon
JP Yes - Live in Montreux
JJP Yes - Madrigal Mystery Tour (1978)

Calming music before the match. My finger nails are getting shorter by the minute.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-04-27, 21:24:17
Today:
Neal Morse - One
Subsignal - Paraiso
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-04-28, 18:49:42
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-04-29, 12:03:07
leprous - tall poppy syndrome

I also have lots of power metal stuff to catch to with like -

Hammerfall
Sabaton
Grave Digger
Gamma Ray
Helloween post Keeper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-29, 16:46:33
JP  Yes:  Topographic Oceans

Now I played it thru and listened intently.

Science, Remembering and Ritual are very enjoyable. It's very expansive music, things take time, sometimes it quietens down, and then it builds up. One of my fave moments is the end of Remembering, quite an apotheosis.

I agree, Paxi, that the first 2/3 of Ancient is not particularly enjoyable, but then comes Steve's fine acoustic guitar passage, and the very melodic passage with Jon singing. On my cd-player, I can't ff, so it would have been useful, as bonus material, instead of the two studio run-thrus, which are useless to me, to have the last third of Ancient.

Maybe Iggy can tell us what we should hear in Ancient - possibly with more than three words ;)

But all in all a very gratifying and repeatable album *horns*


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

I think that I'v said enuff about this group for the time ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-04-29, 19:04:22
Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-04-30, 20:37:16
Just finished:

Gazpacho - "Demon"

First spin. Very recognisable. A bit heavier perhaps. Not bad at all of course. Needs more spins to say if it's a real winner.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-30, 21:22:25
The Urbane - "Fading Out"
From 'Neon'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-05-01, 15:50:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-04-30, 20:37:16
Gazpacho - "Demon"

Needs more spins to say if it's a real winner.
I agree this album needs more listenings. At first listening I was even disappointed. But trust me, after more listenings the puzzle pieces fall into place and the goosebumps show up ;).

Needed to rock out, therefore:
jp: Threshold - March Of Progress
np: Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-05-01, 16:45:10
Coheed & Cambria festival.
Starting with Good  Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV etc..
What a great band this is.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-05-01, 18:50:25
Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-05-01, 19:16:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-04-29, 16:46:33
JP  Yes:  Topographic Oceans

Now I played it thru and listened intently.

Science, Remembering and Ritual are very enjoyable. It's very expansive music, things take time, sometimes it quietens down, and then it builds up. One of my fave moments is the end of Remembering, quite an apotheosis.

I agree, Paxi, that the first 2/3 of Ancient is not particularly enjoyable, but then comes Steve's fine acoustic guitar passage, and the very melodic passage with Jon singing. On my cd-player, I can't ff, so it would have been useful, as bonus material, instead of the two studio run-thrus, which are useless to me, to have the last third of Ancient.

Maybe Iggy can tell us what we should hear in Ancient - possibly with more than three words ;)

But all in all a very gratifying and repeatable album *horns*


- Nicky

Indeed I might  ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-05-01, 19:17:30
NP Blackfield IV - Blackfield

Probably not up to the standard of I and II but better than welcome to my DNA imo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 11:01:41
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 11:49:12
IQ - "The Seventh House"

Such a brilliant album! I wonder how the new one will be!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-05-02, 12:14:34
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 11:49:12
IQ - "The Seventh House"

Such a brilliant album! I wonder how the new one will be!

Very good indeed  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 12:50:47
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 11:49:12
IQ - "The Seventh House"

Such a brilliant album! I wonder how the new one will be!
Still one of my favourite IQ albums 8). Hope to buy the new IQ this afternoon.

Knight Area - Nine Paths (in high anticipation of the new yet untitled album, which will be released in November)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 13:47:53
Arena: Live Recorded: 2011/12 Tour

Music is great as usual, but don't get a real live feeling because the tracks were taken from several gigs which results in many fading out/fading in :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 15:06:20
Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-02, 15:31:49
Enigma - "The Rivers Of Belief"
From 'MCMXCaD'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 17:44:18
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 11:49:12
IQ - "The Seventh House"

Such a brilliant album! I wonder how the new one will be!

It is different but very enjoyable.

Np Anathema - Judgement.
The Road of Bones is next.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 19:13:29
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Wolverine - Still
Antimatter - A Dream For The Blind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 20:22:29
Now playing:
IQ - "Dark Matter"

I have three IQ albums: "The Seventh House", "Dark Matter" and "Frequency".
I'm really looking forward to the new album.

Of the albums I already have, I think I like "The Seventh House" best. But "Dark Matter" is a very good second place. "Frequency" is a very nice album as well, but in my book is definitely the least of these.

I was wondering, where to go from here? Of course I just have to buy the obligatory "Road Of Bones" ;D, but then? "Subterranea" and work my way backwards? Or start with the first?

I'm actually ashamed for having to ask this, since I love "The Seventh House" and "Dark Matter" so much. I know these albums inside and out. But I never actually listened to the rest much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 20:27:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 20:22:29
I was wondering, where to go from here? Of course I just have to buy the obligatory "Road Of Bones" ;D, but then? "Subterranea" and work my way backwards? Or start with the first?
I would recommend backwards, 'Subterranea' and 'Ever'.

The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 21:33:16
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-02, 20:27:42
I would recommend backwards, 'Subterranea' and 'Ever'.

The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories

I would agree. But the 2 outstanding tracks for me that you haven't got The Narrow Margin and the Last Human Gateway.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 21:45:07
So what is the absolute best IQ album then?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-05-02, 22:19:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-LbXzzuDg

Just discovered Novembers doom - a mix of Opeth ,My dying bride , Paradise Lost , Anathema and maybe a bit of Enslaved but i am more impressed by them than i have been with a metal band for a huge time  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 22:50:12
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 21:45:07
So what is the absolute best IQ album then?

For me the top 3 are Subterranea, The Seventh House and Dark Matter but I think Teunis may disagree  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2014-05-03, 08:44:20
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 22:50:12
For me the top 3 are Subterranea, The Seventh House and Dark Matter but I think Teunis may disagree  :)

And me  ;)

The wake
Seventh house (Erosion is worth the price of admission alone)
Dark matter

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-03, 09:18:47
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 22:50:12
For me the top 3 are Subterranea, The Seventh House and Dark Matter but I think Teunis may disagree  :)
You'll be surprised then:
The Seventh House, Frequency and Dark Matter. But Ever and Subterranea not far away :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-05-03, 09:30:49
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2014-05-02, 22:19:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-LbXzzuDg

Just discovered Novembers doom - a mix of Opeth ,My dying bride , Paradise Lost , Anathema and maybe a bit of Enslaved but i am more impressed by them than i have been with a metal band for a huge time  *horns*

Thanks -  I'll look into them.

That's a great mix of influences they have.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-03, 11:41:16
Still waiting for the new IQ album, not received by my local record show yet :-\.

Gazpacho - Demon

Which is a great listening experience as well ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2014-05-03, 12:28:21
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-03, 11:41:16
Still waiting for the new IQ album, not received by my local record show yet :-\.

Gazpacho - Demon

Which is a great listening experience as well ;).

Yep I am really enjoying Demon as well. The new IQ is a fast grower. My top 3 may be changing soon.

NP The Road of Bones.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-03, 14:12:11
IQ - The Seventh House  *horns*

Got a mail that my shop just received 'The Road Of Bones'. Woohoo!  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-03, 19:48:44
IQ - The Road Of Bones (Played both discs twice in a row, and it's well worth the wait 8). Will definitely grow and enter my IQ top-3 after more listenings.)
Votum - Harvest Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-05-04, 17:24:00
There's a lot of IQ talk here right now. :P

Just finished IQ's "Frequency" and enjoyed it! I think I need to listen a bit more to this.

Now listening to bits of "Subterranea" on YouTube. It's not bad, but the vocals are so different! It shocked me a bit. Some vocalists clearly get better with the years.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-05-05, 14:53:57
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-05-04, 17:24:00
Now listening to bits of "Subterranea" on YouTube. It's not bad, but the vocals are so different! It shocked me a bit. Some vocalists clearly get better with the years.
???. Never noticed that, but it's been a while since I played 'Subterranea'. Will dig into that. I agree though that the voice of Peter Nicholls is still developing, it's really awesome on the new album.

np: IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-05, 15:32:33
@ PH I am a bit biased with IQ since I discovered them with the two Menel albums. And my favorite IQ album is still the one that can be seen on the left  :) Especially War Heroes and Wurensh are great tracks IMO. But I am clearly in a tiny minority here.

So I would advice you to go with Ever which is an excellent album with no weak track and which is maybe easier to digest than the two CDs of Subterranea. The funny part of the advice being that I remember being awfully disappointed when Ever was released : it seemed to me such a drop compared to AYSC ! I have slightly changed my mind since that time, a time when I was not really into prog rock.

NP A.C.T. : Circus Pandemonium
 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-05-05, 18:06:07
Actually, musically I really liked IQ's double album! And honestly, Peter's vocals aren't that bad at all. His voice is one of the best I know, especially on "The Seventh House" and "Dark Matter". So I was a bit disappointed when I heard his voice on "Subterranea". It seems something magical happened between "Subterranea" and "The Seventh House".

Now listening again to "Subterranea". I guess there's more money to be spent.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-06, 11:52:30
Indeed you can consider yourself lucky to have all the IQ back catalog to discover : it promises great listens  *horns* But don't skip Nonzamo et AYSC on the basis of bad press/reviews without trying to make your own opinion based on actual listening.

NP Styx - Paradise Theatre

Despite its -IMHO- great cover and interesting concept, this one made very little impact on me by the time of its release. But it's never too late to give it another chance ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2014-05-06, 12:55:34
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-05-02, 21:45:07
So what is the absolute best IQ album then?

Simple. The Road Of Bones. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-06, 13:46:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2014-05-06, 12:55:34
Simple. The Road Of Bones. *horns*

Tom
Sounds promising  :D

JF Styx - Paradise Theatre I am happy with what I heard : Half-Penny, Two-Penny is a great song  *horns*

NP IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-05-06, 14:02:19
New Order - "True Faith"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-06, 18:07:18
NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-05-06, 19:28:37
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

It arrived today, another album I bought after hearing it on Progstreaming  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-05-06, 20:39:22
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-06, 11:52:30
Indeed you can consider yourself lucky to have all the IQ back catalog to discover : it promises great listens  *horns* But don't skip Nonzamo et AYSC on the basis of bad press/reviews without trying to make your own opinion based on actual listening.

I'll make sure to listen to the Menel era albums too. I don't mind my prog being on a poppy side every once in a while (Kino, Blackfield, "90125", etc). For now I'm still digging "Subterranea", which is really nice I must say.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-06, 13:46:22
Sounds promising  :D

Sounds promising indeed!
Today I checked in the record store, but no "Road Of Bones". So I wanted to buy it online through Grooves-Inc, but they don't have it yet either. I guess I have to wait a bit longer...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-05-07, 07:55:15
Ozric Tentacles - "Steep"
From 'Swirly Termination'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 09:38:12
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-05-06, 20:39:22
I'll make sure to listen to the Menel era albums too. I don't mind my prog being on a poppy side every once in a while (Kino, Blackfield, "90125", etc). For now I'm still digging "Subterranea", which is really nice I must say.
;)

QuoteToday I checked in the record store, but no "Road Of Bones". So I wanted to buy it online through Grooves-Inc, but they don't have it yet either. I guess I have to wait a bit longer...
I ordered it from progrock.co.uk about ten days ago but it still appears in the pre-order category so I should have to wait a few more days ...

NP Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Watch

How brilliant ! Another forgotten gem. Maybe your father could talk to you about this one, PH ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-05-07, 09:45:02
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 09:38:12
NP Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Watch

How brilliant ! Another forgotten gem. Maybe your father could talk to you about this one, PH ?

:) I'll ask him about Manfred Mann's Earth Band!

I'm not playing anything at the moment, but my brother is sitting next to me and he's listening to Pure Reason Revolution. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 12:01:36
NP Anubis Gate - Horizons

On progstreaming.com. Very interesting. Needs further listens on a better audio support but it could become as addictive as Circus Maximus' Nine. We'll see.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-05-07, 12:59:36
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 12:01:36
NP Anubis Gate - Horizons

You hit a great group there, Bupie 8)

To me, Royal Hunt, Anubis Gate, and Beyond Twilight are the three great Danish groups, RH more traditional melodic progmetal, in style with SW, while AG are more odd, seeking, and grim, and BT are symphonic, melodic, and experimental.

All three have excellent philosophic lyrics, and with all it's important to get into the lyrics.

I haven't yet heard Horizons - will do so asap, Thanx for notifying us, Bupie :)

I highly recommend Andromeda Unchained and The Detached by AG, both for the music and the lyrics *horns*

I'v written a lot about both in the Room, so I won't now again ;)


NP  Agni:  Kashmir

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiI5jInjxXA

Fine Indian rock/metal group, a bit retro, nice lyrics too:

"Maybe I was born to write down this song
Of lands known far and wide
And stories bygone
It's all about this place white mountains embrace
Cold winds moving by
Move down treetops with grace

Where the valleys out in green
they're crying out of the scene
bringing colours of true love
To the people beneath"

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 15:53:17
I let Anubis Gate aside for a while : I can hear very good things but I am definitively not in a prog metal mood these days. But I am a bit surprised that you find more similarities between RH and SW than between AG and SW. I would have said the opposite.

JF IQ - Dark Matter

Strangely enough, it's probably my least liked IQ album -which means that I still do like it- with The Wake.

NP Karmakanic - Live In The US

Plain awesome 8) And I finally got the real CDs. A nice review here : http://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/CDreviews/KarmakanicLiveInTheUS.html
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-05-07, 16:12:06
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-07, 15:53:17
I am a bit surprised that you find more similarities between RH and SW than between AG and SW. I would have said the opposite.

Now I haven't yet heard Horizons. But all three are melodic progmetal with philosophic lyrics. I just find Andromeda Unchained and The Detached a bit grimmer than RH's and SW's albums.

Also try Beyond Twilight's Section X sometime, Bupie, super album, grim too, with my fave singer Kelly Sundown *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-05-08, 18:00:26
The who - "Pinball Wizard"
From 'Tommy'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-05-08, 19:08:07
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

My latest purchases on heavy rotation. What a great prog year so far and more to come  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-05-09, 12:14:49
NP IQ - Ever

The Darkest Hour is really a great track to start an album  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-09, 14:37:53
Pink Floyd - "Comfortably Numb"
From 'The Wall'

This is Floyd Friday.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-05-09, 16:07:22
NP Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory

It's symphonic/neo prog week  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-09, 17:04:48
Pat Metheny Group - "The Roots Of Coincidence"
From 'Imaginary Day'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-09, 19:34:30
Asia - Asia (still my favourite Asia album with John Wetton as lead singer)
jjp: A.C.T. - Circus Pandemonium (actually half of it on Progstreaming.com, then I realised it's not my cup of tea)
jp Anubis Gate - Horizons (see A.C.T. ;). Some nice pieces of music, but no time to breathe, too much for me. Maybe I pressed the 'stop' button too soon :))

np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-10, 19:48:04
Today:
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Muse - The Resistance
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-05-11, 21:30:06
Nosound - Lightdark
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-12, 10:12:27
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-09, 19:34:30
Asia - Asia (still my favourite Asia album with John Wetton as lead singer)
I agree ... but I would add that I don't have any favorite Asia album with John Payne, unfortunately ...
Quotejjp: A.C.T. - Circus Pandemonium (actually half of it on Progstreaming.com, then I realised it's not my cup of tea)
I am listening to it right now : it's my third listen and I think it could click.
Quotejp Anubis Gate - Horizons (see A.C.T. ;). Some nice pieces of music, but no time to breathe, too much for me. Maybe I pressed the 'stop' button too soon :))
I understand what you mean : I felt quite the same after two listens.

NP See above  :)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-05-12, 19:37:22
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-12, 10:12:27
I agree ... but I would add that I don't have any favorite Asia album with John Payne, unfortunately ...
Own all the Asia featuring John Payne (studio) stuff and 'Aria' is my favourite album with 'Aura' close second.

Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-05-12, 22:36:50
Cosmograf - the man left in space

Sounding good on the first listen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-05-13, 13:32:45
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-12, 10:12:27
I understand what you mean : I felt quite the same after two listens.

It probably fits better with me ;)

I'm a big Anubis Gate fan *horns*


JP  Yes:  Topographic Oceans *horns*

NP  Yes:  Relayer *horns*

Still a lot of Yes stuff that I can get more into. Very gratifying 8)

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-05-13, 15:08:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-05-13, 13:32:45
JP  Yes:  Topographic Oceans *horns*

NP  Yes:  Relayer *horns*

Still a lot of Yes stuff that I can get more into. Very gratifying 8)

Both very nice albums indeed!

Today I listened a bit to "The Road Of Bones" by IQ.
There were some good bits that were unmistakebly IQ. But I don't think it will be my favourite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-13, 15:52:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-05-13, 15:08:12
Both very nice albums indeed!

Today I listened a bit to "The Road Of Bones" by IQ.
There were some good bits that were unmistakebly IQ. But I don't think it will be my favourite.
My copy has not arrived yet. Funny what you say because I observed the same process as usual on progarchives with this album. First come the rave reviews and the album has a huge rating. Then come the so-so reviews. Finally comes the bashing. So far Road of Bones enters in its so-so period so the rating is still pretty high, placing the album in the PA all-times prog albums Top 20 (if there were enough reviews for Road of Bones to enter this ranking, which is not the case yet).

PP Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

NP Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2014-05-13, 18:30:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-05-13, 13:32:45

JP  Yes:  Topographic Oceans *horns*

NP  Yes:  Relayer *horns*

Still a lot of Yes stuff that I can get more into. Very gratifying 8)

- Nicky

Yep the nice thing about Yes is that the albums are very different although there are similarities in places. I will be interesting to see what they do with John Davidson.

I went to the Royl Albert HAll last week and had a very enjoyable evening not the best Yes Gig for performances. JD fitted in beautifully but Geoff seemed to struggle in places. Seeing Close to the Edge, Going for the One and The Yes Album in their entirety was brilliant.

JD's range is better than JA's range these days and he didn't struggle at all unlike Benoit, who did a great job but didn't quite have the high notes.

I listened to Tales recently and have decided that side 3 is enjoyable mostly as a counterpoint to the rest of the Album. Sides 1 and 2 are quite gentle but side 3 starts loud and is quite discordant but ends beautifully. Ritual is just a powerhouse of a finale.

Hopefully next tour Yes will play Tales in full but I am not holding my breath.

As an aside Trevor Rabin was a bit flat for me on the 90125 tour. I got the idea he didn't enjoy the rest of the music as much wheresas on the Drama tour Trevor Horn struggled like Benoit but seemed to be enjoying the music if not the experience.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-05-13, 19:04:33
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones (2nd disc, and I'm definitely in the 'huge rating' camp Bupie 8) ;))
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-14, 09:56:44
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-05-13, 19:04:33
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones (2nd disc, and I'm definitely in the 'huge rating' camp Bupie 8) ;))
Good ! Since PH and I have an opposite ranking of the Transatlantic discography, it gives me hope  ;D

IQ - Seven Stories Into Eight

As part of the bonus DVD from the Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 remix.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-14, 16:16:51
NP IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic 2013 remix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-05-14, 19:41:15
Neal Morse - Live Momentum (3cd) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-05-15, 12:42:20
Porcupine Tree - ".3"
From 'In Absentia'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-05-15, 20:09:32
jp: Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
np: Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-05-16, 11:05:08
JF DeeExpus - King Of Number 33  8)

NP Ian Anderson - Homo Erraticus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-16, 11:10:09
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-16, 13:50:55
Pink Floyd - "Run Like Hell" (live)
From 'Pulse'

This is Floyd Friday.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-16, 18:53:41
Toto - Falling In Between (Bring on the new album, but I have to be patient. March next year I read in an interview with Steve Lukather ;))
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone (Probably my favourite SG album *horns*)
Spock's Beard - Snow (Cd 1, gave it a try on YouTube. Really dig the Neal Morse solo stuff and don't like Spock's Beard. Tried an album wit NM on vocals, but still far from convinced :-\)

np: Transatlantic - SMPTe - All Of The Above (1 track, on YouTube)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-05-17, 08:07:39
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-05-16, 18:53:41
np: Transatlantic - SMPTe - All Of The Above (1 track, on YouTube)

One of my favorite prog tracks Ever. I hope you like it  ;)

NP Styx - The Grand Illusion

Wow, I am surprised at how good this one is  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-17, 09:17:36
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2014-05-17, 08:07:39
One of my favorite prog tracks Ever. I hope you like it  ;)
Yeah, certainly a nice piece of prog ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2014-05-17, 08:07:39
NP Styx - The Grand Illusion
I've owned the single 'Babe' (1980) from Styx and I'm still excited when hearing it on the radio, but never followed this band. I'll check them out on YT.

Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-17, 18:24:01
Arena - Contagion Max

np: Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-05-18, 21:28:24
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-05-19, 07:01:16
Derek Sherinian - "Starcycle"
From 'Black Utopia'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-19, 13:49:27
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-17, 18:24:01
Arena - Contagion Max

np: Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls
First class music, Teunis 8)

JF UFO - No Heavy Petting

NP Alphataurus - Prime Numbers
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-05-19, 15:53:52
Stone Sour - "Bother"
From 'Stone Sour'

I always loved the video for this song. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-05-19, 16:53:01
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"

This is getting much better! I'm already whistling along with the first three songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-05-19, 19:48:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-05-19, 16:53:01
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"
Quote
Yep, me too *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-05-20, 15:57:59
Anathema - "Don't Look Too Far"
From 'Judgement'

This track got me into Anathema.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-20, 17:17:02
NP Native Window - Native Window
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-05-20, 19:00:20
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-05-21, 07:32:27
Porcupine Tree - "Deadwing"
From 'Deadwing'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-21, 09:28:14
NP Proto-Kaw - Before Became After
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-05-21, 13:22:59
NP  Beyond Twilight:  Section X  (on repeat)

Fascinating album *horns*

Danish-Swedish group with Kelly Sundown on vocals (aka as Banshee Kelly, my overall fave singer, also singer on Outworld I).

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-05-21, 16:02:39
The Rolling Stones - "Anybody Seen My Baby?"
From 'Bridges To Babylon'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-05-21, 20:04:11
jp: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
np: Days Between Stations - Days Between Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-05-21, 21:14:32
NP Joe Jackson - At The BBC

8)

No, wait  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-05-22, 12:12:19
NP Shakin' Street - Solid As A Rock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-05-22, 13:45:18
Now playing:
Madonna - "Like A Prayer"
From 'Like A Prayer'

Just played:
Starship - "We Built This City"
From 'Knee Deep In The Hoopla'

Before that:
Queen - "Breakthru"
From 'The Miracle'

This is Matt's 80s revival.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-05-22, 14:38:41
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-05-22, 13:45:18
Just played:
Starship - "We Built This City"
I read on Wiki that a Rolling Stone poll voted by a large margin this song as the worst song of the 80s, no less. I rather like it  :)

NP Magenta - Revolutions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-05-22, 20:05:27
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-23, 07:50:35
Paradise Lost - "True Belief"
From 'Icon'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-23, 12:51:48
Pink Floyd - "One Slip"
From 'A Momentary Lapse Of Reason'

This is Floyd Friday.  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-05-23, 15:43:44
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-23, 12:51:48
This is Floyd Friday.  ;)
I already read this somewhere  ;D

NP Proto-Kaw - The Wait Of Glory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-05-24, 07:00:04
Every Friday - you're welcome!    ;)

Np:

Led Zeppelin - "Kashmir"
From 'Physical Graffiti'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-05-25, 17:40:28
Marillion - "Somewhere Else"

After "Marbles" this album felt a bit like a disappointment. But there are still a few nice tunes on it. The Other Half (which I'm listening to right now) is actually alright. It just starts in a very strange way. Most Toys annoyed me at first, but it's a nice rocker. And then there's the title track, one of my favourite H-Marillion songs! Very emotional.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2014-05-25, 20:44:35
NP Clive Nolan - Otra Vida

If you like Clive's more atmospheric, classical stuff like Strangers On A Train you'll enjoy this.

P.S. There are plans for a European release of this album, with English narration. Some more background info about the album:
QuoteClive's bilingual album 'Otra Vida', was released in  early 2011 in South America. The album featuring a well known Uruguayan singer Noel Calcaterra as well as Clive on keyboards and piano, Mark Westwood on guitars and bass, and Scott Higham on drums, was written on commission from a South American company in the second half of 2010. The libretto of 'Otra Vida' is based on Clive's original story. The narrative was translated into Spanish and recorded by another Uruguayan celebrity, an actress China Zorrilla. In result, we were offered  a unique album: a combination of Spanish spoken word and a set of charming fantasy-like songs in English masterly rendered by Calcaterra. At present 'Otra Vida' in its physical form is available in South America alone, however, the music can be purchased via ITunes and Amazon.

Clive: "I was given the opportunity to write and record an album to be released in Uruguay. The music is lighter than much of what I am known for, but there is an atmospheric fantasy flavor, and the melodies are strong and memorable. I developed a simple story for the project, which has been narrated in Spanish by the famous South American actress, China Zorrilla. I had the pleasure of working with Noel who came to England to record her vocals. The album has yet to properly reach the shores of Europe, but I hope something can be worked out soon".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-05-26, 02:16:05
Fields of the Nephilim : "Moonchild"
From 'Fields of the Nephilim'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-26, 10:06:31
Marillion - Somewhere In London

On progstreamingclassic.com, a treasure of a website  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-05-26, 15:17:56
Yes - "Awaken"
From 'Going For The One'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-27, 10:18:37
NP Magenta - The Twenty-Seven Club
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-05-27, 11:17:16
The Dream Academy - "Life In A Northern Town"
From 'The Dream Academy'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-05-27, 13:34:56
Saxon - "Ride Like The Wind"
From 'Destiny'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-27, 17:33:58
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-05-27, 13:34:56
Saxon - "Ride Like The Wind"
From 'Destiny'
It makes me feel the urge to listen to Princess Of The Night, my favorite Saxon song. But it will have to wait until I get back home. In the meantime :

NP IQ - The Road Of Bones

Found yesterday in my mailbox. CD1 is your typical IQ. CD2 is yet to be heard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-05-27, 19:33:20
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-05-27, 17:33:58
NP IQ - The Road Of Bones

Found yesterday in my mailbox. CD1 is your typical IQ. CD2 is yet to be heard.

Hmm. I didn't exactly find it typical IQ. In my opinion they have made big changes. Which, initially, I didn't like. The music is much heavier, yet it's also more atmospherical. ??? I had a hard time with the title song, because it builds up very slowly. Only Peter Nicholls' voice is typical IQ (and his voice is truly wonderful on this album!!). But I don't even have half of their discography, so what do I know. Perhaps it is typical IQ.
Anyway, I can say that the album is definitely a grower and might be one of my favourits after all! It seems there are not really weak songs on it.

I think I'm going to listen to it now! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-05-29, 12:01:41
Garbage - "Androgyny"
From 'Beautiful'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-30, 07:42:01
Gamma Ray - "Heaven or Hell"
From 'No World Order'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-05-30, 13:04:33
No Floyd's Friday today ?  :)

PP Wishbone Ash - Argus
PP Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Watch
JF Styx - The Grand Illusion
NP Dixie Dregs - What If

Old classics Friday. And all those listed above are just stunning  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-05-31, 22:41:45
JP:
Jean Michel Jarre - "Équinoxe"

NP:
Jean Michel Jarre - "Les Chants Magnétiques"

I really like this guys. Man, I really do. This might not exactly be 'prog' like in Dream Theater prog or Spock's Beard prog, but it's definitely catchy stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-06-01, 16:31:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2014-05-31, 22:41:45

NP:
Jean Michel Jarre - "Les Chants Magnétiques"

I really like this guys. Man, I really do. This might not exactly be 'prog' like in Dream Theater prog or Spock's Beard prog, but it's definitely catchy stuff!

Yep I like that one as well.

NP Devin Townsend - By a Thread.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-06-02, 16:21:03
NP IQ - The Road Of Bones

First listen of CD 2. It sounds better than CD 1 so far.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2014-06-02, 21:24:16
I posted this in the wrong thread yesterday ::)

Quote from: erik on Sun, 2014-06-01, 20:35:11
NP Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life, on vinyl

Recently purchased this classic double album in a second hand shop. I finally bought a record player recently so I'm enjoying playing the LP's I got from my parents some time ago, as well as getting some 'new' ones 8)

NP Neil Young - Harvest, also on vinyl
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-03, 17:38:15
NP Yes - Talk

Third listen since I purchased it a few weeks ago and I don't know what to think about it yet ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-06-03, 19:11:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-03, 17:38:15
NP Yes - Talk

Third listen since I purchased it a few weeks ago and I don't know what to think about it yet ...

How about

Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2014-02-16, 09:48:40
First listen, so far so good  :)

or

Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2014-03-23, 09:06:39
I am beginning to understand why it is so much praised here.

?

I'm in my Jean Michel Jarre period. So heavy rotation for "Oxygène", "Équinoxe" and "Les Chants Magnétiques".
For some reason these albums are fantastic 'summer albums'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-06-04, 10:35:46
Well ...

I have gone past the so far, so good and my understanding of the praise is not achieved yet, so ...  :)

NP Styx - Paradise Theater

Far inferior to The Grand Illusion IMHO but still worth listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-06-04, 10:40:58
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-06-04, 10:35:46
Well ...

I have gone past the so far, so good and my understanding of the praise is not achieved yet, so ...  :)

;D

JP
PFM - "Per Un Amico"
on YouTube
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-06-05, 09:42:21
NP Saga - In Transit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-06-06, 00:35:28
Arena - "Catching The Bullet"
From 'The Seventh Degree Of Separation'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-07, 19:14:41
Anathema - Distant Satellites

Bought it this afternoon, playing it for the 3rd time. It's definitely a grower. Doesn't grip me from the the beginning as much as their previous album 'Weather Systems', but better with each listening. Could be a good sign though ;). The new Gazpacho did take me several listenings as well, now I love it 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2014-06-08, 10:21:16
NP Saga - Trust

Great artwork, pleasant first listen  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2014-06-08, 13:21:21
NP Dire Straits - Alchemy

A Classic with a big C  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-06-08, 21:30:32
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

And right now I'm listening to Sympho Shop, the weekly prog radio program.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-09, 14:03:47
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites (falling into places after playing it more often, but won't top their previous album 'Weather Systems')
np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul ~ The Black Album (new album to be released in autumn 2014)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-06-09, 14:28:23
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-09, 14:03:47
np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul ~ The Black Album (new album to be released in autumn 2014)

I have the white album and "Impressions" (the grey album?). But I don't have the black album. How is it compared to the two I already have?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-06-09, 14:30:19
Liam Lynch - "United States Of Whatever"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-06-09, 16:36:01
Was four days without my music - visiting family in Stockholm 8)

But now I really need it :o

NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

A surefire album by a surefire group *horns*

As I said earlier, they'v raised aural art to a new level. Only few people get it :(

I burned two copies of a compilation album with songs of my choice from all six albums of the Hexalogy - I had discussed it with Byron Roberts - one for Ms 007, cuz Sagoth has become such an important part of my life, then she can take the music in doses and volumes (low) that she likes; and the other for the first person I meet who gets Sagoth - we're obviously not so many ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-09, 19:29:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-06-09, 14:28:23
I have the white album and "Impressions" (the grey album?). But I don't have the black album. How is it compared to the two I already have?
Don't know the 'Impressions' album, but the black and white album are very similar.

earlier: IQ - The Road Of Bones (just wow 8))
jp: Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium (on Progstreaming.com, prog from Australia. Very promising, will certainly listen to it again!)
np: The Light Afternoon - Among The Family Tree (also on Progstreaming.com, but I'll press the 'stop' button soon ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-10, 14:59:28
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2014-06-08, 10:21:16
NP Saga - Trust

Great artwork, pleasant first listen  8)
After three complete listens in a row, I did not find it so pleasant after all ...

NP Angel City - Face To Face (European version)

In memory of Doc Neeson, who sadly passed away last week. The Angels -Angel City outside of Australia- released two of the greatest hard rock albums of the last century, Face To Face and Dark Room. Doc Neeson was a charismatic frontman with a great rocking voice. R.I.P. Doc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-06-11, 18:28:28
EITMP Styx - Equinox
PP Styx - Crystal Ball
JF Styx - The Grand Illusion
NP Styx - Pieces of Eight

It's Stick to Styx's (in chronological order) Wednesday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-06-12, 17:50:08
Just listened to Anathema's "Weather Systems". My little brother also liked it. He was listening to Antimatter on his own today. Thanks to grooveshark.com

At the moment I'm listening to Kaipa. "In The Wake Of Evolution". I heard they are working on a new album...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-06-12, 19:04:33
Kunstig Soul ~ s/t II (the White album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-06-12, 20:57:31
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-06-12, 19:04:33
Kunstig Soul ~ s/t II (the White album)

I guess you mean Lunatic Soul? What a coincidence. I was just listening to the "Impressions" album. And it is very kunstig indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-14, 19:28:25
Today:
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Nosound - Lightdark
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-06-14, 21:45:04
A.C.T is in the house!
I'm playing "Circus Pandemonium" and it's sooo good! I really like it!
It's still on progstreaming.com (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00734%20-%20A.C.T%20-%20Circus%20Pandemonium)
At least give it a chance! And a second chance.

I love the songs The End, A Truly Gifted Man and The Funniest Man Alive. The rest is not bad either. This album is actually very different from A.C.T's previous releases. It's even more story-based than "Last Epic" which was released more than ten years ago already.
Play it loud!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-06-15, 12:36:55
Gazpacho - Demon
Live - Awake ~ The Best Of Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-06-15, 21:32:29
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-06-16, 11:30:28
NP Muse - The Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-06-16, 11:34:29
At the moment I'm listening to:
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"

Earlier I said this was not going to be my favourite IQ album. I think I should be much more careful in the future, because this album is quickly becoming a favourite after all.
I still regard "The Seventh House" and "Dark Matter" as two masterpieces of today's Progressive Rock. And some of the songs on those albums are perfect examples of what Prog is all about for me.
There are no such songs on this new album (yet). But this new album is very, very nice indeed. It's better than "Frequency". There are no weak tracks and 50 minutes are gone in no time!
I'm now listening to the second disc for only the second time. I focused on the main disc first.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-06-16, 20:39:54
Today I listened to Lunatic Soul's second and third album. I guess I just have to get the first one too, because most people seem to like that one best, and since I love the other two already...
Can't wait for the next album!

I also listened to Devin Townsend's "Ghost".

Yeah, I was in a bit of an ambient mood today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-16, 21:43:06
Subsignal - Touchstones

Definitely the heaviest of their three albums, but liking it more and more *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-06-17, 03:33:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-06-12, 20:57:31
I guess you mean Lunatic Soul? What a coincidence. I was just listening to the "Impressions" album. And it is very kunstig indeed.

Autocorrection is a b*tch.
Especially when you don't notice it....
But yeah, that's the one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-17, 11:58:48
NP Dream Theater - Octavarium

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-17, 17:25:31
NP Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-06-17, 19:18:27
The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-06-18, 10:57:19
NP Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-06-18, 21:42:51
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-06-19, 10:26:10
PP Dream Theater - Train Of Thought

NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-06-19, 18:45:39
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-06-20, 11:13:42
PP Touchstone - The City Sleeps

NP Styx - Equinox   I read somewhere that everybody was listening to this album in 1975. Well, not my parents ...  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-06-20, 14:43:48
Gazpacho ~ Demon

What a strange but stunning album this is.
There are some strange elements on the album, gritty and dark concept/tunes but I really like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-06-20, 14:50:32
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"
Second disc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-06-20, 19:28:11
jp: Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
np: Anton Roolaart - The Plight Of Lady Oona (like the music, but the vocals spoil the fun IMO ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-21, 19:15:49
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis (Gar nicht schlecht ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-06-21, 20:42:35
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-21, 19:15:49
Riverside - S.O.N.G.S.
IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis (Gar nicht schlecht ;))

I have also listened to that album because of a sampler. The song Wohin Der Wind Dich Trägt was really nice indeed. I'll have a listen again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-06-22, 12:47:45
After a vicious attack of Will.I.AM and a brutal blow of some other dance tunes that one should not mention here in the Room, it's time for something bigger;

Opeth ~ Deliverance

Yes, I'm alone right now. Hehehe.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-06-22, 15:20:00
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Anathema - Distant Satellites

np: Katatonia - Dead End Kings  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-06-22, 21:13:18
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-06-22, 22:23:05
Deadelus ~ Motherland

Typical modern progmetal from Italy.
Not bad, but not groundbreaking.
The singer has that 'I've-heard-this-before' voice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-23, 21:19:05
jp: Cosmograf - Capacitor (a might buy, nice album)
np: Archive - Axiom (the opening track was very promising, but the rest is pretty boring :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-24, 10:01:59
NP Clepsydra - 3654 Days Alone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-06-24, 10:15:18
Mastodon ~ Once More 'Round the Sun

New album from this very tallented band.
Really like their music, though it's not everyone's cup of tea.
Quite powerful.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-06-25, 10:35:05
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-06-24, 10:01:59
NP Clepsydra - 3654 Days Alone

On repeat on progstreamingclassic.com. I am impressed ! Fans of Fish's Marillion and Pendragon, amongst others, should really enjoy it  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-06-25, 12:06:17
Anathema ~ Falling Deeper

Songs from their doom-era but rearranged.
Quite symphonic, with not much singing, it's about the music.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-06-26, 14:26:32
JF The Angels - Dark Room  8)

NP IZZ - Crush Of Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-06-26, 15:52:20
Guilt Machine ~ On This Perfect Day

Surprising album by the Dutch master.
To be honest, I hardly every play it, but when I do, it won't get out of the cdplayer for days.
Just one song that is a bit dull (Over) while the others are good to very good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-06-26, 16:27:22
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-06-26, 15:52:20
Guilt Machine ~ On This Perfect Day

Surprising album by the Dutch master ... it won't get out of the cdplayer for days.

Agree fully, Mad. This is a masterpiece. With this album, Arjen made it to my Prog Pantheon *horns*


NP  Swans:  The Great Annihilator  (1995)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKyqBbLGmJg

Unusual, and interesting ... ;)

Wiki: "Swans is an American experimental rock band originally active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade."

Tipped by a friend :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-06-27, 10:11:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-06-26, 16:27:22
Wiki: "Swans is an American experimental rock band originally active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade."
The no wave scene ? Never heard of it before but it seems to be an interesting concept  :)

NP Porcupine Tree - Stars Die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-06-27, 12:36:22
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-06-27, 10:11:50
The no wave scene ? Never heard of it before but it seems to be an interesting concept  :)

Admittedly I had never either heard about it before :-[

Wiki: "No wave was an underground music, super 8 film, performance art, video art, and contemporary art scene that had its beginnings during the late 1970s through the mid-1980s in downtown New York City. The term "no wave" is in part a punk subculture satirical wordplay rejecting commercial elements in general, that was based in the specific rejection of the then-popular new wave genre. No wave music was a reaction against new wave acts, like Talking Heads, signing with record labels, and the use of Chuck Berry guitar riffs commonly used by new wave music groups in the late 1970s. The term became used in downtown New York City concurrent with the 1981 show, "New York/New Wave" that had been curated by the artist/curator Diego Cortez. The movement would last a relatively short time but profoundly influence the development of independent film, fashion and visual art."

I listened to most of The Great Annihilator. It didn't really enthuse me. But I will return to Swans. We all have had the experience that something didn't click the first time, but then all of a sudden ... ;)


Trevor Rabin:  Can't Look Away  (on repeat)

This was one that was looong in waiting. Now I'm really enthusiastic about it. It's a grower ;)

Here, try this, the first and title song:

Trevor Rabin:  I Can't Look Away   www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSAOCAnBaNE

Hearing a lotta Talk here ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:11:36
Sounds really nice Nicky. Made me think a lot of I Am Waiting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:31:34
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:11:36
Sounds really nice Nicky. Made me think a lot of I Am Waiting.

Exactly, Paxi ;-)

Here's another real nice piece from Can't Look Away, with some breathtaking footage:

Trevor Rabin:  The Cape  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSCmxdouWY

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:41:14
Also very interesting:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSCmxdouWY

I needed this YouTube to realise how ingenious Trevor's guitarplaying is on Owner Of A Lonely Heart. Insane, all (belated) respect, Trevor *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-06-27, 19:02:03
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Landmarq - Origins (2cd)

np: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 20:23:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:31:34
Exactly, Paxi ;-)

Here's another real nice piece from Can't Look Away, with some breathtaking footage:

Trevor Rabin:  The Cape  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSCmxdouWY

Wow. Very nice. Here it's very clear that he is a South African! Made me think of "The Lion King" ;)
Thanks! I guess I need to check his solo albums again. I was initially put off by the cover. (I mean, come on!)
That's one up for you on my list of favourite people Nicky. Well done!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-06-27, 15:41:14
Also very interesting:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSCmxdouWY

I needed this YouTube to realise how ingenious Trevor's guitarplaying is on Owner Of A Lonely Heart. Insane, all (belated) respect, Trevor *horns*

Too bad you posted the same video twice. You're one down on my list of favourite people again Nicky! Didn't last long!


I'm now listening to Yes - "The Ladder" and enjoying it a lot! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-06-27, 22:20:11
That I Can't Look Away track sounds very much like Yes (90125 and Big Generator).
Nice work.

NP> Mastodon ~ Once More 'round the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-06-27, 22:43:11
Arch/Matheos ~ Sympathetic Resonance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-28, 08:54:37
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-28, 16:15:56
Samplers from:
- Eclipsed (German Magazine)
- Classic Rock Society Vol XIV (IO-pages)

IQ - The Road Of Bones
Perfect Being - Perfect Beings

np: Nosound - Sol29

And played new music from Seventh Wonder on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2lmXuNS0u0)

Bring on the new album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-06-28, 21:41:12
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-06-28, 08:54:37
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence

I like! :)

NP> Fish ~ A Feast of Consequences

Fish' voice is deteriorating even more through the years (Oh age, what have you done? lol) but with Feast he delivered a fine album, his best work in years. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-06-28, 21:45:57
Anathema - "Distant Satellites"
5. The Lost Song, Part 3

The first five songs would easily have fitted on "Weather Systems" for sure. Nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-06-28, 22:26:16
Well what can I say. Anathema's "Distant Satellites" was a pleasant listen! I will revisit for sure.

Now I have put on Steve Hackett's "Spectral Mornings". I've just finished the first song (which was really nice) and the second song starts in a real Genesis fashion.
I think I am going to like this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-06-29, 16:08:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 20:23:03
Too bad you posted the same video twice. You're one down on my list of favourite people again Nicky! Didn't last long!

Yeah, pretty dumb :-[

But I'm still the one with the longest ;D

Well then, here it is:

Trevor Rabin:  How to play Yes' Owner Of A Lonely Heart    www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFP-aN8rPs


Quote
I'm now listening to Yes - "The Ladder" and enjoying it a lot! 8)

I'd think so ;)


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 16:52:38
I can't help but see that there's not much love for Steve here. Or am I very wrong?

Steve Hackett is pantheon with me (you should'v checked that, Paxi ;) ), but more for his Wild Orchids than his early albums *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-06-29, 16:40:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-06-29, 16:08:33

But I'm still the one with the longest ;D

That's why we secretly call you Pinokkio.  :P

QuoteWell then, here it is:

Trevor Rabin:  How to play Yes' Owner Of A Lonely Heart    www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFP-aN8rPs


Nice! 

NP> Discipline ~ To Shatter All Accord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-06-29, 17:03:26
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2014-06-29, 16:40:13
That's why we secretly call you Pinokkio.  :P

That's after he joined Nokia, Mad ;D


NP  Yes:  90125

Yeah, great album *horns*

Yes are invariably stellar. The only album that missed was Open Your Eyes. Even there are a couple of nice songs. Man, what a group!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-06-29, 21:31:58
NP  Interview with Trevor Rabin

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOu5Ik43ds

Cool interview, cool guy. When one knows how stellar a musician he is, it's surprising to see how restrained, almost shy, he is. Dude, man, you've made some of the best rock music around, get it !!!

It was interesting to me that he really wanted to get into the film score thingy, back in the early 90's. I hadn't expected that. I though it was cuz the Yes thing had got too complicated, well, maybe that too, but he seems to really have enjoyed making film scores. I aint gonna be hearing them tho, cuz I don't watch Bruckheimer movies, Armageddon and that stuff.

But I'm getting Trevor's Jacaranda cd asap. There's no full album on YouTube, and it's a bit difficult to piece it together ... but these days I'm in a Trevor mood, and I'm sure gonna be hearing a lot of his stuff *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-06-30, 21:52:47
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-07-01, 14:33:11
NP Styx - Equinox
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-07-01, 18:19:37
Ayreon Lucassen ~ Lost in the New Real

;)

Nice album.
Funny thing about this album is, that intentionally Arjen wanted it to be a happy album.
That's why the first few lyrics of the album is 'I remember dying...'.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-01, 18:47:52
Anubis - 230503
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-07-01, 19:20:32
IQ ~ The Road of Bones

I fear it has the same 'weakness' as their previous effort Frequency.
The click isn't there yet.
On Frequency I immediately liked Ryker Skies and The Province but the rest took quite a bit longer.
The same goes for this album. I really like the title track and there are some elements of that are great but that's it really.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-07-01, 21:42:10
Bigelf ~ Cheat The Gallows

Want to listen to The Beatles on speed?
Than take a listen to Bigelf!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-07-02, 09:03:42
JF Toto - Isolation
NP Toto - Turn Back

Two criminally underrated classics  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-02, 18:46:44
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-07-02, 09:03:42
JF Toto - Isolation
NP Toto - Turn Back

Two criminally underrated classics  *horns*
Not underrated by me 8) ;)

np; Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-07-03, 08:13:52
Metallica - "The Memory Remains"
From 'Reload'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-07-03, 14:56:56
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"

At the moment, I'm listening to the third track of the second disc: Constellations. A very nice IQ song, with Genesis keyboards. ;)
Very  nice indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-07-03, 16:56:00
NP  Marillion:  Anoraknophobia

Enjoying it very much *horns*

It's more in yer face and rocky than the previous H-Marillion albums, and still edgy and skew enuff to take hold.

I know that I will tread on many Roomies' dainty toes with this, but to me the previous albums are too meandering and hit and miss. Here and there are some gems, like Cannibal Surf Babe and The Space..., but it's rather sparse. The collective process needs to be spurred by individual genius ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-03, 19:13:24
jp: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
np: Iluvatar - From The Silence (and again the vocals spoil the music imo :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-07-03, 22:19:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-07-03, 16:56:00
NP  Marillion:  Anoraknophobia

Enjoying it very much *horns*

Ahh nice! This album is somewhat special to me because it's the first Marillion album I heard (and liked).
Still like it very much. After this album their sound became more "ambient" (by lack of a better term), more subtle and less in your face (read: listen multiple times to discover and enjoy the beauty). Man, I need to put it on right away!

But perhaps you are now ready for "Marbles", Nicky. Perhaps their best h album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-07-04, 11:26:58
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-07-03, 22:19:39
But perhaps you are now ready for "Marbles", Nicky. Perhaps their best h album.

Paxi, I have Marbles. I'v played it a few times, without it really clicking. But now I'm a bit more into H-Marillion. I plan to get into Marbles after Anorak. I'l give you my take .... :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-07-04, 14:29:56
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-02, 18:46:44
Not underrated by me 8) ;)
I know  ;)

NP Magenta - The Twenty-Seven Club
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-04, 21:31:02
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-07-05, 00:41:40
The Barstool Philosophers ~ Sparrows  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-05, 09:11:17
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium (fine album indeed)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-07-05, 19:52:57
For those with balls (to speak of) ;)

NP  Synkronizity:  Follower

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UgM9ByAoM4

Miami band. One studio album: Cultivation (2012). Got Santiago Dobles on guitars, of Aghora fame, totally insane guitarist. Tony Choy is leader, main songwriter, and bassist in Synkronizity, of Cynic and Atheist fame.

Cultivation is imo one of the most exciting albums in our times *horns*

Straight to my pantheon :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-05, 21:20:33
Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum

np: Sylvan - Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-07-05, 23:12:57
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

Of the 2014 albums I have, I find myself playing this one the most.

IQ's "The Road Of Bones" comes close and has shown to be a real grower. Just after playing the happy A.C.T album, IQ looks like the most gloomy, melancholic and dark album ever.

I think Tuomas Holopainen's "The Life And Times Of Scrooge" comes after that. I almost have a feeling I must be the only one in the world who likes this album, because I am a huge Scrooge McDuck comic fan. Especially the ones that were written and drawn by Keno Don Rosa. Of course, just behind the master Carl Barks himself. This album is inspired by Don Rosa's comic books. Tuomas is, of course, the keyboardplayer and mastermind of Nightwish.

For some reason Transatlantic's "Kaleidoscope" doesn't get much play anymore lately. Why? I dunno. I guess it's just too much like it's predecessor but less interesting. When I want to listen to Transatlantic, I find "The Whirlwind" much more inviting.

It even seems I have played Gazpacho's "Demon" just a bit more than Transatlantic. But Gazpacho's albums are very difficult for me to get into. I need to get in the right mood for it. So I tried a lot, and only a few times it hits me right.

It's too early to say what Anathema's "Distant Satellites" will do for me.

Since "Contagion Max" is more of a re-release, I'm not really counting it as a 2014 new studio album release.


But all can change. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-07-06, 15:55:12
Haken ~ The Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-07-06, 21:35:39
Subsignal - Paraiso
Landmarq - Origins (cd 2 - The Damian Wilson years)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-07-06, 21:41:54
Pink Floyd - "Cluster One"
From 'The Division Bell'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-07-07, 09:33:47
Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves for Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-07-07, 12:36:15
Pretty crazy too:

Conquering Dystopia:  Ashes Of Lesser Men

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U48C6FZuzgk

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-07-07, 12:37:21
(Again) A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

This is a fantastic album and a must buy for A.C.T fans. (Nicky?)

It's again much heavier than "Silence". In some places this can absolutely be called Progressive Metal.
The only 'weak' tracks are the non-musical interludes which most of the time suffer from overacting. Anyway, this is another masterpiece and highly recommended!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-07-07, 13:02:12
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-07-07, 12:37:21
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

This is a fantastic album and a must buy for A.C.T fans. (Nicky?)

Anyway, this is another masterpiece and highly recommended!

Definitely, Paxi *horns*

Just got some other albums on my SL that I wanna acquire before.

Thanx for the recommendation(s) ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-07-07, 16:10:08
NP Toto - IV

A fierce contender for the desert island albums' list  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-07, 19:35:55
jp: Cosmograf - Capacitor
np: Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-08, 18:57:44
jjp: Anathema - Judgement
jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-07-09, 14:45:14
Caamora ~ She

Been a long time since I last played this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-09, 19:24:16
Toto - The Seventh One
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-07-10, 13:57:53
JF Berlin - Pleasure Victim

For the track Masquerade ... and Jamie Lee Curtis ! Those who were young in the 80's and saw the movie Perfect will understand (that doesn't leave much people here  :P).

NP Freur - Doot-Doot

And we go doot, doot-doot  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-10, 19:58:24
jp: Queen - Innuendo
np: Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-07-11, 14:23:18
Distorted Harmony ~ Chain Reaction

New album by this Israëllean outfit.
Sounds pretty good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-07-11, 16:09:39
The Metal Gods have just released an album - literally: today, and for the first time in my life I have bought an album on its release day :)

NP  Judas Priest:  Redeemer Of Souls  (on heavy repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-11, 19:51:38
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Blind Ego - Numb
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (The White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-07-11, 20:41:23
Mindsplit ~ Charmed Human Art of Significance

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-12, 10:58:50
jp: Silhouette - Across The Rubicon

Nice, keyboard oriented neoprog from the Netherlands. Now it's time for somewhat heavier, yet melodic stuff:

Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns* 8)

I find it a great album, but I hope (like more here) that we'll hear more solos on the new album, both guitar and keyboard :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-12, 19:52:10
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)

np: Votum - Harvest Moon  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-07-13, 17:40:23
Yes - "Fly From Here" (still awaiting "Heaven & Earth" although the reviews are not positive)

I just realised that this album is alright and a grower.
Still need to listen a bit more to it, but it already feels better to my ears than the first six (or so) listens. It doesn't have that instant replayabilty that I have with other Yes albums.
The Fly From Here suite is nice, but a bit too long. At first I found this 'epic' the best part of the album. But now I'm not so sure. When the reprise was playing I already felt bored for quite some time.
The rest of the songs are also nice. There's nothing great about it, but nothing bad either. The closing track is possibly the most Yes-sounding song on the album. And Hour Of Need is a nice feelgood song, I really like it.
Overall, this album is by far not the best Yes album. But it IS a good album and ten years after "Magnification" probably noone expected a Yes album at all.

So now we're waiting for "Heaven & Earth". I hope it is better than the critics want us to believe.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-07-13, 20:22:56
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-07-14, 14:00:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-07-11, 16:09:39
The Metal Gods have just released an album - literally: today, and for the first time in my life I have bought an album on its release day :)

NP  Judas Priest:  Redeemer Of Souls  (on heavy repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky

Could be their first top 10 album in America as well  :)

How is it Nicky ? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-07-14, 16:23:44
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-07-14, 14:00:19
How is it Nicky ?

Well, at this point I'v only listened to it twice thru. It doesn't strike me as being revolutionary, like British Steel, Painkiller, Jugulator, and Nostradamus were, and still are tremendous classics; but it's very mature and elegant metal, still edgy, lots of melody, and both Glenn and rookie Richie Faulkner can wrap a solo around you so that you melt completely *horns*

But I'll get back with a report after some more listens, Funky :)

Judas Priest:  Redeemer Of Souls

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-07-14, 16:42:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-07-14, 16:23:44
Well, at this point I'v only listened to it twice thru. It doesn't strike me as being revolutionary, like British Steel, Painkiller, Jugulator, and Nostradamus were, and still are tremendous classics; but it's very mature and elegant metal, still edgy, lots of melody, and both Glenn and rookie Richie Faulkner can wrap a solo around you so that you melt completely *horns*

But I'll get back with a report after some more listens, Funky :)

Judas Priest:  Redeemer Of Souls

-Nicky

Nice one mate , look foward to hearing your views
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-14, 19:12:51
jp: Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
np: Queen - A Night At The Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-15, 19:21:16
Gazpacho - Tick Tock (probably still my favourite Gazpacho album 8))
jp: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns*
np: Days Between Stations - Days Between Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-07-15, 21:13:43
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-15, 19:21:16
Gazpacho - Tick Tock (probably still my favourite Gazpacho album 8))

And that is the ONLY Gazpacho album that I do not have! :(
From the albums I do have, I play "Night" and "March Of Ghosts" the most.

At the moment I am listening to:
Blackfield - "Blackfield"
2. Blackfield

(Hehehe, I love typing that down!)

Man, I still remember hearing this album for the first time. I thought it was really great, and I had not even noticed that Steven Wilson was in it. His voice sounds so different on this album.
The second Blackfield album was also really good (perhaps even better than the first).
The third was destined to be the lesser of these three, but after a few years I must say that there are still a few songs that make this album worth buying.
The latest album however is really really bad. And I have not bought it yet. Dunno if I ever want to (perhaps when I find it for 3 euros or something...).

Anyone here who really likes the new album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-07-16, 15:31:12
JP
Yes - "Keys To Ascension" and "Keys To Ascension 2"
Just the studio songs ("Keystudio" right?)

I really like this. The two epics are decent and remind me strongly of classic Yes (1971-1977), which is a good thing!
It turns out I need a Rick Wakeman in my Yes to make it feel 'classic'. But I also like the 80s and 90s Yes. And "Relayer" had Patrick Moraz, but is still 'classic'.

NP
Vangelis - "Voices"

Really like this too. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-16, 19:30:09
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-07-15, 21:13:43
And that is the ONLY Gazpacho album that I do not have! :(
Don't be sad, it's still for sale ;).

Quote from: PH
From the albums I do have, I play "Night" and "March Of Ghosts" the most.
Yeah, 'Night' will be my second favourite with 'Demon' and 'March Of Ghosts' close behind.

Toto - Fahrenheit (glad that Joseph Williams will be on vocals on the new album and even Steve Porcaro is singing on a track 8))
Traumhaus - Ausgeliefert (gar nicht schlecht, schöne Musik)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-07-17, 09:57:26
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-16, 19:30:09
Don't be sad, it's still for sale ;).


It's not.
I've searched for it, the one I have is damaged and unplayeble unfortunately, but the only Tick Tock I find is the vinyl kind.
Nice, but I'd settle for a cd.

NP> Spock's Beard ~ Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-07-17, 14:41:59
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-16, 19:30:09
Toto - Fahrenheit (glad that Joseph Williams will be on vocals on the new album and even Steve Porcaro is singing on a track 8))
So do I.

JF Toto - Hydra
NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-17, 19:38:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-07-17, 09:57:26
It's not.
I've searched for it, the one I have is damaged and unplayeble unfortunately, but the only Tick Tock I find is the vinyl kind.
Nice, but I'd settle for a cd.
Oops, didn't realise that :-\. I've searched too, but it's indeed difficult to find. A few on Amazon.de (http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B001S2CSWC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1405618313&sr=8-1&keywords=gazpacho+tick+tock&condition=new) but that's it.

Today:
Alan Parsons Project - Anthology
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: The Chant - New Haven (On Progstreaming.com. Sounds like a cross between Anathema and Antimatter, not bad at all.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-07-17, 20:46:17
Yeah, I was hoping that they would release a new version like they did with "Night". The LP edition gave me hope that they would also reissue the cd version.

Just finished listening to Marillion's "Brave".
It made me think of Pink Floyd at times. Am I the only one? And I realised that "Marbles" does sound a bit like this album indeed.
Mark Kelly is all over the place and Rothery is rocking quite a bit at times.
Could this album be a grower after all?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-07-17, 22:25:01
Ayreon - "01011001"

Writing double albums since 1998.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-18, 10:11:43
Star One - Space Metal

Time to rock *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-07-18, 13:50:40
NP Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

It (gently) rocks 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-18, 15:51:53
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-07-18, 13:50:40
NP Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

It (gently) rocks 8)
*horns*

Subsignal - Paraiso
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-18, 18:51:04
After trying several albums on Progstreaming/Progstreamingclassic (The D-Project, Galahad, TNNE, Fuchs, The Light Afternoon) now back to an album I do like:
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-07-19, 01:04:43
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-18, 18:51:04
After trying several albums on Progstreaming/Progstreamingclassic (The D-Project, Galahad, TNNE, Fuchs, The Light Afternoon) now back to an album I do like:
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence

It's indeed a fine album.
Must check their latest as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-19, 08:06:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-07-19, 01:04:43
It's indeed a fine album.
Must check their latest as well.
It's really 8)

np: Cosmograf - Capacitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-19, 16:25:26
jp: Nosound - Lightdark (5.1 mix)
np: Kayak - The Best of Kayak
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-19, 19:36:49
jjp: IQ - Dark Matter (needs no introduction, just  8))
jp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy (these guys are brilliant, some mix of prog, melodic progmetal, jazzrock/fusion and symphonic filmmusic.)
np: Robert Reed - Sanctuary (also known as 'Kompendium'. Sounds like Mike Oldfield to me.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-07-20, 21:22:42
Yes - "Fragile"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-07-20, 21:33:10
Muse - The Resistance
Gazpacho - Demon

np: radio; Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-21, 18:57:30
jp: The Chant - New Haven
np: TNNE - The Clock That Went Backwards

Both on Progstreaming.com, worth a listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-07-21, 19:37:44
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-21, 18:57:30
np: TNNE - The Clock That Went Backwards

I just realised that TNNE is in fact the band No Name! (The No Name Experience???) I remember liking their album "4" a lot. It's one of my forgotten bands. ;D
Neo Prog all the way.

I will definitely check it out!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-22, 19:26:38
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-07-21, 19:37:44
I just realised that TNNE is in fact the band No Name! (The No Name Experience???)
Indeed, The No Name Experience :).

to and from work: Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm
jp: Subsignal - Touchstones
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-24, 18:17:14
Steve Lukather - Luke
Fuchs - The Unity Of Two
Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-24, 19:32:59
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-25, 09:22:21
Cosmograf - Capacitor

Wow, this man is making some really great music. The last album 'The Man Left Is Space' was also 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-07-25, 20:24:47
This afternoon:
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Anathema - Distant Satellites

jp: Frost* - The Rockfield Files (Jem Godfrey is a genius and with John Mitchell on guitar ..... awesome stuff  8) *horns*)
np: Circus Maximus - Nine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-07-25, 22:11:30
Enchant ~ Break

We're on the brink of a new Enchant album.
The first one in almost a decade!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-26, 11:00:45
IQ - The Road Of Bones (album of the year so far for me, but a few releases that I'm looking forward to still to come ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-07-26, 19:08:34
Muse - The 2nd Law

np on YouTube: Erik Norlander - The Dark Water
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-07-27, 13:57:42
Muse - Absolution
Circus Maximus - Isolate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-28, 19:49:32
jp: Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
np: The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-07-29, 14:36:20
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-07-28, 19:49:32
jp: Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
Have you tried their latest, Nine ? It's a true masterpiece IMHO  *horns*

NP IQ - The Road Of Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-29, 18:56:43
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-07-29, 14:36:20
Have you tried their latest, Nine ? It's a true masterpiece IMHO  *horns*
Yeah, I just tried all their 3 albums on YouTube and my favourite of them was 'Nine'.

Anathema - Weather Systems
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-29, 19:07:33
Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-07-30, 10:11:48
PP Steve Lukather - Luke

NP Styx - Crystal Ball
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-07-30, 19:00:02
jp: Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening (1997-2011) cd 1
np: Saga - Sagacity (heard a previous release which did nothing to me. Wanted to hear this one, but it only confirms my earlier experience ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-31, 19:38:01
The Chant - New Haven
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-01, 11:13:10
Alone at work, Progstreaming is the music I'm listening to. So far:
TNNE - The Clock That Went Backwards
Edison's Children - The Final Breath Before November
Minor Giant - On The Road (A new Dutch progband, in the vein of IQ, Pendragon and Neal Morse. Really enjoyable.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-08-01, 11:31:37
I am hoping to listen to the Seventh degree of seperation tonight in full as i have struggled with this and only listened to bits and bobs in fits and starts.  :-[

Wish me luck
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2014-08-02, 19:08:21
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2014-08-01, 11:31:37
I am hoping to listen to the Seventh degree of seperation tonight in full as i have struggled with this and only listened to bits and bobs in fits and starts.  :-[

Wish me luck
So how did it go?  :)

Finally listened to In Absentia in its entirety. Cool album, some neat guitar riffs in there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-02, 19:25:19
Listened to my latest purchases today:
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Frost* - The Rockfield Files

np: IQ - The Road Of Bones

All excellent stuff 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-08-03, 21:43:46
Enjoyed the beautiful weather, played only 1 album today:
Steve Lukather - Transition

now playing: my weekly radio programme 'Sympho Shop'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-08-04, 11:30:52
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sat, 2014-08-02, 19:08:21
So how did it go?  :)

Finally listened to In Absentia in its entirety. Cool album, some neat guitar riffs in there.

Sadly Draco , i was not impressed  :(

Not a patch on the run from Visitor to Peppers ghost but what do i know eh

Listened to Echo Street from Amplifier which i like a lot   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-08-04, 12:14:37
Stork ~ Broken Pieces
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-08-04, 16:33:05
Distant satellites by Anathema - now this is more like it  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-08-04, 19:37:19
IQ - Frequency
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-08-05, 02:14:30
Kamelot - "March Of Mephisto"
From 'The Black Halo'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-08-05, 11:51:57
Discipline ~ This One's for England
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-08-05, 17:05:45
NP  Blind Guardian:  A Night At The Opera  (on repeat)  *horns*

Super album !!!

Bedlam on speed ;D

I wonder how it ended up at the opera :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-08-05, 19:12:07
pp: GPS - Window To The Soul
np: Renaissance - Symphony Of Light (on progstreaming, the music is nice but again the vocals scare me off, the female vocals to be precise ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-08-06, 13:02:20
NP  All That Remains:  Overcome

Super album, from 2008 *horns*

Heavy & melodic, some growl, superbly produced, close to Scar Symmetry ;)

ATR have been pantheon with me for two years now 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-08-06, 19:22:23
pp: Pendragon - Not Of This World
np: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-08-07, 12:21:19
Here's a great video with some'o our friends:

Flying Colors:  The Storm    www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-jFtyHWUfI

Not so prog, but a beautiful anthem *horns*

A killer solo by Steve Morse, and Mike I still rules !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-07, 19:23:41
jp: Asia - High Voltage Live
np: live tracks from the legendary Dutch prog band 'Focus' on YouTube
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-08-08, 18:10:54
This epic took me several listens to properly get into, but now I can't stop listening to it:

Blind Guardian:  And Then There Was Silence   www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjAxCx95mO8  *horns*

A YouTube comment: And Then There Was Silence tells the story of Cassandra's visions of the coming Trojan War. Apollo gave her the gift of prophecy, but later he cursed her so that no one would ever believe her predictions. So she had to watch helplessly while the Greeks conquered Troy and destroyed it.

- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zPizmtsUk (a nice live version of the piece)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-08, 20:04:55
Today:
Focus - Focus X
Anathema - Distant Satellites (DTS)
jp: Darkwater - Where Stories End
np: Engineers - Always Returning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-09, 08:43:23
Good morning. Starting the day with:
Abel Ganz - Abel Ganz

Neoprog from the UK. A flute so now and then. Nice, but I need some heavier stuff later to really wake up ;). Full album can be streamed on bandcamp (http://abelganz.bandcamp.com) in case you are interested.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-08-09, 11:03:41
Whew !!!

Slash with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators: Anastasia   www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JC0NJdfbsA

Slash is still top of the game. And Myles a powerful singer *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-09, 14:25:16
Shadow Gallery - Legacy

Awake now *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-09, 19:31:13
jp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
np: Anathema - Alternative 4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-08-10, 17:54:55
Dream Theater ~ Awake  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-08-10, 21:15:23
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-08-10, 22:04:00
Distorted Harmony ~ Chain Reaction
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-08-11, 19:03:39
Today:
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
Marillion - Somewhere In London (live 2cd, another confirmation that this band is really not my cup of tea ::))

jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2014-08-12, 12:01:32
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-08-04, 11:30:52
Sadly Draco , i was not impressed  :(
No need to be sad, to each their own!  :)

NP IQ, Frequency. Will soon give The Road of Bones a spin.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-08-12, 17:27:26
Quote from: Draco chimera on Tue, 2014-08-12, 12:01:32
No need to be sad, to each their own!  :)

NP IQ, Frequency. Will soon give The Road of Bones a spin.

Not got into Road of bones either yet  :-\

So far i find it a bit long , dark and boring.

NP - U2 - Boy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-08-12, 18:32:04
jp: Toto - Hydra
np: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-08-12, 19:34:05
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2014-08-12, 17:27:26
Not got into Road of bones either yet  :-\

So far i find it a bit long , dark and boring.


Same here.
It's not bad, the title track is pretty good but the other tracks takes some time to sink in I guess.

NP> Nothing ~ The Soothing Quitness.  8)  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-08-13, 19:25:08
Threshold - Clone
Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-08-13, 22:29:22
Now watching Marillion - Live from Loreley

Such fun to watch.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-14, 18:38:03
Traumhaus - Ausgeliefert
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy

np: Shadowland - Ring Of Roses
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-15, 20:13:16
Gazpacho - Demon
Threshold - March Of Progress (about a month till the release of the new album 'For The Journey' *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-16, 14:14:14
IQ - The Road Of Bones (album of the year so far for me, like it more than Anathema. I know some of you don't agree ;))
The Chant - New Haven (something between Anathema and Antimatter, a bit dark. Certainly like the album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-16, 19:44:03
jp: Wolverine - Communication Lost  8)
np: John Wetton - Arkangel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-08-17, 21:24:43
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels (great debut album, they're busy recording the second)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-08-18, 10:38:34
First day of holiday starts with:
Mystery - The World Is A Game  8)

and rain :-\ ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-08-18, 14:02:47
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-08-18, 20:13:42
jp: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
np: Circus Maximus - Nine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-08-19, 10:38:04
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-08-19, 19:20:05
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Sylvan - Presets
jp: Votum - Harvest Moon
np: Umphrey's McGee - Similar Skin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-08-20, 10:35:38
IZZ - The darkened room

Maybe my fave prog album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-08-20, 19:25:48
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Landmarq - Origins ~ A Landmarq Anthology cd 1: The Tracy Years

np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-21, 08:54:04
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition (on YouTube)

Now I remember why I don't own this album. Definitely their heaviest, least melodious and most screamy one. Too much for me ::). And I really like the rest of their catalogue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-22, 15:52:30
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Muse - The 2nd Law
Toto - Toto IV

np: Millenium - Interdead (On Progstreamingclassic, have heard better Millenium albums ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-22, 19:08:16
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening cd 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-23, 21:14:37
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous (more and more impressed by this band *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2014-08-25, 11:11:46
NP Eraserhead, Pendragon. For some reason this song didn't grow on me until recently. Glad I rediscovered it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-08-26, 18:59:05
Sylvan - Sceneries
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1)
Karnataka - The Gathering Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-08-27, 11:13:56
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2014-08-20, 10:35:38
IZZ - The darkened room

Maybe my fave prog album  8)
Yes, it's a decent contender ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-08-27, 11:26:38
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2014-08-13, 22:29:22
Now watching Marillion - Live from Loreley

Such fun to watch.  8)
Yes, I wish I could have been there instead of seeing them much later on the Brave tour  :P

Nicky, I see that you get interested in Blind Guardian. Good ... although Opera is my least liked of their "classics" : too many piles of everything crashing and burying the songs  :P As we say in French, ça me casse les oreilles. My advice is to go for their double CD Live (great !) and for their studio album from Tales...  to Nightfall... although Twist... has its moments too.

NP Kansas - Monolith

That is the album that really started my prog journey  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-08-27, 15:32:17
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-08-27, 11:26:38
Nicky, I see that you got interested in Blind Guardian. Good ... although Opera is my least liked of their "classics"...

Well, Bupie, somehow we manage to agree on groups, and disagree on their albums ;D

I liked Imaginations a lot, but somehow there was something missing - just a bit - to make BG Pantheon - at the time.

With Opera - I just fell immediately for it *horns*

And particularly And Then There Was Silence - whew, what an epic !!!

But I'll definitely be listening a lot more to BG. That's what happens when groups become Pantheon ;)

And Thanx, Bupie, for keeping me to the flame :)


NP  Slash with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators:  Apocalyptic Love

Super album, gets better and better *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-08-27, 21:44:31
If anyone doubts that Zep was one of the greatest rock groups eva, then this should cure your problem:

NP  Led Zeppelin:  Since I've Been Loving You (July 1973, Madison Square Garden)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-08-28, 10:24:57
This thread has been dominated by mr. Teunis.

Let's change that.

NP> Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-28, 20:16:46
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-08-28, 10:24:57
This thread has been dominated by mr. Teunis.

Let's change that.
:D Glad the forum has come to life when I was away. Maybe I should take that personally ::) ;).

IQ - The Road Of Bones
Robert Reed - Sanctuary

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-08-28, 20:40:11
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-28, 20:16:46
:D Glad the forum has come to life when I was away. Maybe I should take that personally ::) ;).

Ah, you're back, I guess I have to go now.

;)

JP:
Opeth - "Pale Communion"

NP:
Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"

Man, lots of good stuff coming out lately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-08-29, 12:31:05
NP Robert Reed - Sanctuary
Hoping that it will be less disappointing that the last Kompendium or Magenta ...

Edit : this is actually a very pleasant listen. I am in the middle of my third in a row right now  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-29, 19:46:18
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-08-28, 20:40:11
Ah, you're back, I guess I have to go now.
:)

Toto - Fahrenheit
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy

np: Neal Morse - Testimony  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-08-30, 00:17:11
Genesis ~ Trespass

The transition album from Genesis to Trespass. ;)
Tonight was the first time in my life that I actually listened to From Genesis to Revelation.
Quite enjoyable, despite what others might think of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-08-30, 08:31:41
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-08-30, 00:17:11
Genesis ~ Trespass

The transition album from Genesis to Trespass. ;)
Tonight was the first time in my life that I actually listened to From Genesis to Revelation.
Quite enjoyable, despite what others might think of it.

There are some nice tunes on their debut album. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet or In The Wilderness for example. Silent Sun is not bad either. Actually most of the tracks are not 'bad', just crappy sound on all releases that I know of.
"Trespass" is a whole new level. A really good album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-30, 10:01:37
jp: Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
np: Arena - Contagion Max *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-08-30, 13:06:15
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-08-30, 00:17:11
Genesis ~ Trespass

The transition album from Genesis to Trespass. ;)
Tonight was the first time in my life that I actually listened to From Genesis to Revelation.

How about From Genesis to Trespass to Revelation, (you're) Mad ;D

NP  Mike Oldfield:  Islands

Wonderful album, highly recommended to all Roomies *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-08-30, 16:16:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-08-30, 13:06:15
(you're) Mad ;D


I know.
You know why?
I like you. That's why.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-08-30, 20:29:34
Threshold - Wounded Land
Toto - The Seventh One

jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-08-31, 13:19:36
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-08-30, 16:16:35
You know why?
I like you. That's why.  :P

Yeah, we complement each other well, Mad: I'm totally sane, and you're totally Mad ;D

And Paxi says Yes ::)


NP  Blind Guardian:  Opera *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-08-31, 14:34:32
jp: Airbag - Identity
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-08-31, 20:08:14
Just played:
Neal Morse - "God Won't Give Up"
Neal Morse - "Songs From November"

Both very nice and radio friendly albums.
The first one is a bit less radio friendly because of the overtly christian lyrics.

Now playing:
Opeth - "Pale Communion"

This is also a really nice album. (And not radio friendly (but not because of christian lyrics).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-01, 09:56:05
NP Kansas - Two For The Show

The 2 CD edition. A must-have. You don't know what you're missing, guys  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-09-01, 10:19:40
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-01, 09:56:05
NP Kansas - Two For The Show

The 2 CD edition. A must-have. You don't know what you're missing, guys  8)

Alright, so tell us what we're missing. ;)

Actually I want to try out Kansas again. Where first?

NP:
Opeth - "Pale Communion" again.
I think this album is really nice and most Roomies will instantly like this!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-09-01, 13:23:18
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-09-01, 10:19:40
Opeth - "Pale Communion" again.
I think this album is really nice and most Roomies will instantly like this!
Heard it once on YouTube. Nice but not convinced yet and no growls. Even I will probably like it after more listenings ;).

This morning:
Muse - The 2nd Law
Muse - The Resistance
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-09-01, 14:05:44
Opeth - pale communion

No 14 in the UK album charts  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-09-01, 15:11:09
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-09-01, 10:19:40

Opeth - "Pale Communion" again.
I think this album is really nice and most Roomies will instantly like this!

I think it's even better than Heritage!
An extraordinary album, maybe even album of the year.
Yep. I'm easily convinced.  *horns* ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-09-01, 16:00:38
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2014-09-01, 15:11:09
... maybe even album of the year.

I'm actually also thinking along those lines.
Transatlantic, A.C.T and IQ are also contenders though.
The rest of the releases that I bought this year are not quite close enough to the aforementioned (yet).
But there are still some releases that I look forward to: Threshold, Flying Colors, Lunatic Soul, Devin Townsend (Ziltoid). I also remember Kaipa saying they were recording for a 2014 release although there's almost no information to be found.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-09-01, 21:15:51
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels  8)
Opeth - Pale Communion (a few nice songs, especially the last track, but overall it doesn't grip me)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-02, 09:59:14
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-09-01, 10:19:40
Alright, so tell us what we're missing. ;)

Actually I want to try out Kansas again. Where first?

You are missing a band that produced an unique and extraordinary mix of symphonic and sometimes metal prog with hints of pop, a band blessed with a gift for great melodies, a band that could come up with rather interesting/intriguing lyrics (thanks to Mister Livgren) and a band whose destiny (curse ?) is to be know for a song -the ballad Dust In The Wind- that doesn't reflect at all most his work. A band that was the American answer/counterpart of UK prog giants of the 70's in a more accessible though still complex style. A band that had one the greatest vocalists in the history of rock in the person of Steve Walsh, two guitar players (Rich Williams and Kerry Livgren) that played some of the most thrilling riffs and soli that I have ever heard and a criminally underrated drummer (Phil Ehart). A band that lost his way for almost twenty years but found redemption at the turn of the century with his last album to date, Somewhere To Elsewhere.

Talking about songs and picking one from each album of their "classic" period (from their debut to Audio-Visions) in chronological order, I would mention Journey from Mariabronn, Song For America, Icarus (Borne On Wings Of Steel), The Wall, Lightning's Hand, Angels Have Fallen and (maybe my favorite) No One Together. But it's a rather personal and unusual selection.

Talking about albums, you can't go wrong with Leftoverture and Point Of Know Return but the 2 CD edition of Two For The Show is a great place to start even if I know that you don't like live albums (but maybe this one will make you change your mind ?  ;)).

PP Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory ?
JF Karmakanic - In A Perfect World
NP Karmakanic - Live In The US
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-02, 17:10:47
PP Magenta - Seven  8)

NP Steve Lukather - Luke  8) too

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-02, 19:07:34
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Cosmograf - Capacitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-09-04, 09:52:20
PP Simon Phillips - Symbiosis

NP Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-09-04, 11:39:02
Opeth - pale communion

I am enjoying this a lot more than Heritage and maybe even Watershed both of which left me a bit cold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-04, 11:52:28
Bupie, thank you for your in-depth recommendation. I already expected those two albums to be their greatest so I'll definitely will check them out (again). Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-09-04, 13:47:37
NP: Opeth - Pale Communion

Stunning album. Yeah the music has become less heavy and the growls are gone (forever?) but what a beautiful album this is. I never liked Heritage so I was a bit sceptical at first but then I actually played this new album and I was blown away.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-09-04, 14:07:28
NP  SuperHeavy:  Miracle Worker

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTF7T1Nw5OU

Great video *horns*

Got some old cronies in the mix: Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, A. R. Rahman, and Damian Marley.

Wiki: Stone and Stewart have collaborated in the past with Jagger. Jagger said of the band, "We wanted a convergence of different musical styles... We were always overlapping styles, but they were nevertheless separate". Jagger wanted SuperHeavy to showcase different musical styles, with music ranging from reggae to ballads to Indian music.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-09-05, 14:11:51
@ PH : You're welcome

PP Transatlantic - SMTPe  8)
NP Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-09-05, 15:43:30
Last night I was listening to Yes - "Heaven & Earth" again.
I enjoy at least half of it and I tolerate the other half. Some songs tend to be a bit too long (Light Of The Ages especially!), but I honestly don't know why half of the world is so angry about this album. What were they expecting?! This is a really catchy mainstream-ish album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-09-05, 16:42:47
NP Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony  8)

One day, I am (almost) sure that our Wicky Nicky will recognize the merits of this one ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:19:36
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-09-05, 16:42:47
One day, I am (almost) sure that our Wicky Nicky will recognize the merits of this one ...

Hm, not so sure, Bupie: I have The Scarecrow, which I have listened to a few times, and I listened a bit to Edguy, but they didn't really grip me :-\

But I'll keep your recom in mind, Bupie :)


JP  Morbid Angel:  Illud Divinum Insanus

Listening a lot to MA these days. This is their most recent album, from 2011, just got the cd. Quite special, will need many listens to get it ;)


NP  Flying Colors:  Self-titled

What a joy *horns*

Paxi, you'll love this album, for sure :)

Steve Morse has become one of my absolute fave guitarists. His style is quite different from my other faves: Petrucci, Loomis, Vai, and Chris Maudling.

And Casey McPherson, what a wonderful singer 8)

And Mike Portnoy has long been one of my fave drummers. He really shines here. Guess he needed to do something else than DT ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:41:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:19:36
NP  Flying Colors:  Self-titled

What a joy *horns*

Paxi, you'll love this album, for sure :)

You bet. I really like it and I'm looking forward to their next album "Second Nature". Only a few days now.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:19:36
Steve Morse has become one of my absolute fave guitarists. His style is quite different from my other faves: Petrucci, Loomis, Vai, and Chris Maudling.

I agree. It's very melodic. I never heard him in Deep Purple or Dixie Dregs, but the guitar solos on this album are fantastic!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:19:36
And Casey McPherson, what a wonderful singer 8)
He is good isn't he. A bit of a mainstream voice with all the well-known poprock tricks, but it works really well for this poprock record!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:19:36
And Mike Portnoy has long been one of my fave drummers. He really shines here. Guess he needed to do something else than DT ;)

I never noticed. I'll watch out for it the next time I listen to it.

You're a bit late Nicky. This amazing record has been out since 2012.


NP
Porcupine Tree - "The Incident"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-05, 19:16:42
Kingcrow ~ In Crescendo  *horns*

When I first listened to Phlegethon, their previous album, they really took me by surprise.
Not the first Italian band I listened to, but their 'plagiarism' of acts like Pain of Salvation, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater, totally worked!
Everything was right on this album.
On this album the PoS and PT influences are still present and though the album is a bit short to my liking, it's just as good as Phlegethon.

I also have the Live in Atlanta (PPUSA) album, limited to 100 copies but I don't really like their performance on that album.
To stereotype.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-05, 19:44:33
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones (still my favourite 2014 release)
Gazpacho - Demon (close second, before Anathema)
jp: Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye (it's been a while, really enjoyed it 8))
np: Opeth - Pale Communion (fourth time by now. Some nerve-recking tracks, some okay tracks but the last two tracks are really great imo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-05, 22:51:54
Green Carnation ~ Light of Day, Day of Darkness [60:06]

Not an ordinary dose of prog.
Just one song but this is sooo good.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-06, 14:39:38
IQ - The Wake

np: Work Of Art - In Progress (on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96gs2juwMas))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-09-06, 14:42:18
NP Transatlantic - STPMe

Have I already mentioned that All Of The Above is my favorite prog track ever ? Yes, a few times, I think ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-06, 19:26:33
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-09-06, 19:31:53
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-09-05, 18:41:33
You're a bit late Nicky. This amazing record has been out since 2012.

OK, I misunderstood you, Paxi. I thought you meant their self-titled album when you wrote:

"But there are still some releases that I look forward to: Threshold, Flying Colors, ..."

but now I understand that you meant Second Nature.

I too am looking forward to listening to it 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-07, 16:25:59
King Crimson ~ Lizard  8)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-09-07, 19:36:45
Vangelis - "El Greco"

When I'm in the right mood this cd is the best thing ever.
Most of the time I'm not in the right mood, but right now I am!

Love this. Certainly one of Vangelis' best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-07, 19:46:09
Yellow Matter Custard ~ One Night in New York

Mr. Morse, Mr. Portnoy, Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Bissonette, a.k.a. The Beatles 2.0
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-09-07, 21:33:00
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-07, 23:16:15
The Tea Party ~ The Ocean at the End

They have returned!
After the stunning Seven Circles album, these canadian rockers (mix of blues, oriental music, grunge and prog/rock) returns after almost ten years of silence, and hiatus.
Nice album.
But... not as good as their previous work.

Seven Circles, Triptich and Interzone Mantras are still great albums but the new album doesn't get near one of these three.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-08, 10:44:07
NP Transatlantic - Whirld Tour 2010

What can I say ? This is fantasatlantic !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-09-08, 14:16:17
The Darkness - Permission to land

Some good old fashion rock n roll
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-09-08, 19:29:18
jp: Neal Morse - Songs From November
np: Focus - X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-09, 11:28:23
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-09-08, 19:29:18
jp: Neal Morse - Songs From November
I just played this one twice in a row and to be honest, I don't intend to buy it nor play it again :P

NP Galahad - Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria

On progstreaming classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-09, 14:17:39
NP Galahad - Battle Scars

Same website.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-09-09, 15:59:55
Opeth - Heritage

I had previously written this off. I was wrong  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-09, 19:01:15
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-09, 11:28:23
I just played this one twice in a row and to be honest, I don't intend to buy it nor play it again :P
Neal always offers quality. This album is no exception, but I prefer the Neal Morse Band (prog) music. Won't buy it either because of the other releases in September/October, maybe later.

Tim Bowness - Abandoned Dancehall Dreams (Also on Progstreaming. He is known from No-Man. Not bad at all.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-09-10, 09:41:55
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-09, 19:01:15
Neal always offers quality. This album is no exception, but I prefer the Neal Morse Band (prog) music.
So do I  :)

Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

Wow ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2014-09-10, 11:45:31
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-09-10, 09:41:55
So do I  :)

Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

Wow ...  8)

You like it then ?

Today i will ne listening to some Lunatic Soul and possibly some Between the buried and me

Wish me luck
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-09-10, 19:02:57
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-09-11, 11:43:27
Amplifier - Echo Street which is a great album full of melody and astmosphere
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-11, 14:10:11
Recently played:

Blind Ego - "Mirror"
I finally got this album and the follow up "Numb". It's better than I remembered. I really like the Paul Wrightson songs. But JM's songs are not bad either.

Just finished playing:

A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"
A.C.T is always great to listen to. This band should be much bigger than they are right now. Their concert in Holland was cancelled because of disappointing sales.

Now playing:

RPWL - "World Through My Eyes"
Decided to play this again after listening to Blind Ego. It still is a fantastic album. I think I should investigate RPWL more. Someone who knows more about this band? Recommendations? Best album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-09-11, 20:00:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-09-11, 14:10:11
Blind Ego - "Mirror"
I finally got this album and the follow up "Numb". It's better than I remembered. I really like the Paul Wrightson songs. But JM's songs are not bad either.
Blind Ego is *horns*. Album number 3 is in the works, really looking forward to it!

jp: Arena - Contagion 8)
np: Amplifier - Mystoria (Progstreaming.com. Read some raving reviews, but it doesn't seem to be my cup of coffee.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-09-11, 20:42:48
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-07, 23:16:15
The Tea Party ~ The Ocean at the End

They have returned!

Nice album.
But... not as good as their previous work.

Interesting, Mad, Thanx for info :)

TTP are pantheon with me *horns*

I'm very fond of the three albums that you mention 8)

Sad to hear that you don't rate their latest album as highly as the three, but I'll have to make up my own mind about that ;)


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-09-11, 14:10:11
A.C.T is always great to listen to. This band should be much bigger than they are right now. Their concert in Holland was cancelled because of disappointing sales.

I just read that it was one ticket that made the difference. You should have bought it after all, Paxi :(


JP  Queen I

Realised that I hadn't listened properly to this album before. But there's a big jump up to Queen II. My Fairy King is a great song tho, a real Mercury song :)


NP  Queen II

This one I'v listened a lot to, altho not as much as Sheer, Night, and Day, which I have played to death. An excellent album, but it was with their third, Sheer Heart Attack, that they reached the top. This was my overall fave album for an entire summer *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2014-09-12, 11:45:48
Sheer heart attack is indeed their magnum opus Nicky  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-12, 18:58:47
About Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-07-17, 09:57:26
It's not.
I've searched for it, the one I have is damaged and unplayeble unfortunately, but the only Tick Tock I find is the vinyl kind.
Nice, but I'd settle for a cd.
Good news for you, they're working on a re-release with bonus track :). Read it on Facebook today!

jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
np: Pink Floyd - The Division Bell  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-09-12, 19:03:55
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-12, 18:58:47
About Gazpacho - Tick TockGood news for you, they're working on a re-release with bonus track :). Read it on Facebook today!

That's fantastic news!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-12, 19:46:25
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-09-12, 20:42:26
Recent releases I have been really enjoying

Opeth - Pale Communion
IQ - Ther Road of Bones
Robert Reed - Sanctuary

although Rob Reed is fairly similar to Tubular Bells which is not a bad thing.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-09-12, 20:43:34
Oh .. and loving Heaven and Earth   :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-09-12, 22:50:32
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2014-09-12, 20:43:34
Oh .. and loving Heaven and Earth   :D

Ah! :D

I also like it! Personally I wouldn't use the word 'love', but since it's coming from you I wouldn't expect otherwise. ;)

What do you think of the generally negative reviews this album gets?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-13, 13:42:51
np: Opeth - Pale Communion (The more I play it, the more I like it. Never would have thought I'd like an Opeth album. But it would have to be one without growls :).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-13, 21:29:40
Cosmograf - Capacitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-09-13, 23:42:54
Adrenaline Mob ~ Men of Honor

A dirty pile of rock!
Honestly, I even think its even better than Ómerta.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-14, 01:15:55
Blackfield ~ s/t

From Adrenaline Mob to Blackfield is just a small step.
One cd out of the player, the other one slips in.
So greatful that despite the technological breakthroughs people are still actually able to do some things.

See ya! lol
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-09-14, 12:16:08
NP  Marillion:  Clutching at Straws

To my mind, the greatest Marillion album, and the last where Marillion were at the cutting edge of rock.

It's a rather uneven album, and there are parts that could've used some more development on the musical side, but there's enough magic to make it a formidable force.

I can't imagine how Marillion would've developed had Fish stayed as frontman, but I'm sure that they would have continued to be one of the major players in the 90's.

It's sad, but that's the human factor.

Instead we got two very good bands, but not the revolutionary force that Marillion once were :-\

Aint that so, Cap ? Cap and I share cult on this matter ;D

-Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-09-14, 15:45:30
I don't know what version of the album you have, but I have a 2 disc edition with demos. Many of these demos appeared on their next album: the masterpiece "Seasons End". Of course in the end Steve Hogarth replaced Fish on the final versions of those songs. But it gives you an idea of how it would have been with Fish on vocals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-15, 09:18:49
Your conversation put me in the mood for :

NP Fish - Return To Chilhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-09-15, 14:13:34
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-15, 09:18:49
NP Fish - Return To Childhood

Great album, Bupie *horns*


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-09-14, 15:45:30
the masterpiece "Seasons End"

Even tho four of the five musicians are the same, it's a completely different fish. Seems to me that they were relieved to get rid of Fish, and when H arrived on the scene, they went for niceness. Nice music, nicely sung and played, but man, without the bite and edge that made Fish-Marillion so exciting. Middle-age music. I'm way past middle-age, but I still go for bite and edge in my music ;)

Whenever I hear an H-Marillion album it makes me wonder ... ???

Well, I guess there are these musicians and those. I have to admit that the music I go for is (generally) listened to by thousands, not millions. Not much bucks and acclaim there; these guys have a different agenda.


Decided to get better into the Danish rock scene. Played:

Mercenary:  Metamorphosis

The Arcane Order:  In The Wake Of Collisions

Anubis Gate:  Self-titled

Metamorphosis is good, but rather monotonous. Lyrics are OK, reflective, but not intriguing. Bothers me that the singer has such a poor pronunciation. I couldn't even make out his "Father" and "Mother" (clean sung) ::)

Collisions has a higher pace, better lyrics, but still too monotonous. (The pronunciation doesn't matter, as it's all growled, common with Danish metal groups :-\ )

AG are of course pantheon. Excellent album, much more varied and original than the other two, but still not one of their best albums, which are Andromeda Unchained and The Detached *horns*


We got (at least) three Danish pantheon groups (also Royal Hunt and Beyond Twilight), and they're fuckin never played in the ordinary radio and TV channels. It's all about hiphop and X-factor shit - over'n'over. Something's rotten ... (and it aint Johnny) :o


- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-09-15, 19:39:34
Neal Morse - Songs From November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-09-15, 20:55:06
Today I played:

OSI - "Free"
I love this album. When you look at the years of their releases (2003, 2006, 2009, 2012) we could expect another album in 2015(?). I hope so.

Opeth - "Pale Communion"
Really nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-16, 09:43:48
PP Fish - Field Of Crows
JF Iron Maiden - Killers
NP Cirrus Bay - A Step Into Elsewhere

Don't search for any logic link between those three, not even a tiny one : pure "what comes in sight" random choices ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-16, 19:07:28
Pink Floyd - Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-09-17, 15:06:00
NP Anasazi - 1000 Yards Stare

Edit : Wow, I am very impressed ! Dark yet light and very melodic/catchy metal. For those who like Circus Maximus, you should check these guys. And they live 80 km from my home !!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-09-17, 19:18:14
jp: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
np: Threshold - For The Journey (at the moment you can stream it here (http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-09-17/threshold-stream-for-the-journey-exclusive), don't know for how long. I definitely like what I hear 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2014-09-17, 21:41:16
Just gave The Road of Bones its first spin. Can't say I was too thrilled. Most of it sounded like your regular IQ album, but it somehow lacked the epicness I found in albums such as Frequency, except on one or two occasions. The end part of Without Walls for example sounded very good and stood out from the rest, since it is the climax of the song, but it came after a full minute of barely musical nonsense which in my opinion could have been replaced with a melodic transition, or even an abrupt (lack of) transition like on Pendragon's Pure, which juggled with different styles and genres by simply switching from one thing to another in 0.01 seconds flat. I feel like IQ has sort of overused the "no melody, just random notes and ambient noises" transition thing (if you do not now what I mean, the transition in Life Support is a very fine example). Not as dark an album as I thought it would be, though that is totally fine with me.

Just my first take on it though, maybe a few more spins will change my mind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-18, 15:14:48
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-09-17, 19:18:14
np: Threshold - For The Journey (at the moment you can stream it here (http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-09-17/threshold-stream-for-the-journey-exclusive), don't know for how long. I definitely like what I hear 8))

I've also listened to their new album and it's very nice!
It also sounds different. Threshold pretty much always stays in a certain style that they created (a style that I really like and that's unmistably the Threshold sound), but this album really sounds different. I'll get this album for sure and will listen a lot more to it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-18, 16:06:55
I'm listening to Yes' "Heaven & Earth" while sitting in the garden.
Riverside has to wait. This sunny weather asks for sunny music. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-09-18, 18:43:37
Quote from: Draco chimera on Wed, 2014-09-17, 21:41:16
Just my first take on it though, maybe a few more spins will change my mind.
I'm sure, this album is definitely a grower. I was a little bit disappointed after first listening as well, now it really blows me away 8).

Threshold - For The Journey (Second listening. Just wow, this album may top 'March Of Progress' *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-09-19, 10:19:49
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-09-18, 18:43:37
I'm sure, this album is definitely a grower. I was a little bit disappointed after first listening as well, now it really blows me away 8).
Seconded. I was very disappointed after first listens and gave up on it for a few months, always finding a reason to listen to something else. Then I decided to play it again last week ... and it clicked (at least the first CD, the second is still a work in progress)  :)

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-09-18, 18:43:37
Threshold - For The Journey (Second listening. Just wow, this album may top 'March Of Progress' *horns*.)
It will be my next listen of the day if the link is still OK.

PP Billy Joel - The Bridge I read that Billy doesn't think that this is a good album. Who am I to disagree ? Well, just a listener who enjoys what he hears. Recommended.
JF Billy Joel - Stormfront It has its good moments but I'd pick The Bridge over this one anyday. Still worth a try.

NP IQ - The Road Of Bones  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-19, 19:35:43
pp: IQ - The Road Of Bones (Love both discs. Favourite on disc 2: Ten Million Demons 8)).
jp: Threshold - For The Journey (Unfortunately my record shop mailed me that the release was delayed, but link is still working :)).
np: Neal Morse - Songs From November (It's growing on me, have to say it's a fine release. Not my first priority though ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-19, 23:20:57
Agents of Mercy ~ Black Forest

Yep, Swedish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-20, 08:45:03
Moon Safari - Lover's End (Catchy and happy music, really nice)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-20, 14:16:58
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-09-20, 19:03:13
Flying Colors ~ Second Nature

Is it even better than the first chapter?
Well, don't know yet. First spin.
But it sounds promising indeed!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-20, 19:13:35
Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2014-09-21, 10:24:43
NP Billy Joel - The Stranger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-09-21, 21:49:56
Gazpacho - Demon
Threshold - For The Journey
Neal Morse - Songs From November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-22, 11:15:49
NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-23, 10:08:53
NP Flying Colors - Second Nature

Thanks for the link, Teunis  ;)

Edit : first listen was very impressive. It's too soon to tell but I could end liking it much more than the previous one !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2014-09-23, 11:14:20
Death Angel - Act 3

Good old early 90's thrash with some acoustic bits and a bit of funk ish tunes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-23, 15:47:17
JP  Genesis:  Calling All Stations

Pretty much ambient music :(

Ray Wilson sings well, but that's about it. Else it's a constant churn, with a bit of spices sprinkled over. Also the lyrics are uninteresting. I guess Tony and Mike needed some new golf clubs, and this album brought them the means in plenty. What a disappointment. I remember also Ray expressing his disappointment with his spell with Genesis.

In the paragraph "Critical reception" in the Wiki article about Genesis' self-titled album, we read:

In their retrospective review, Allmusic criticised the album for lacking coherency, but found that a majority of the tracks are outstanding, "balancing such sleek, pulsating pop tunes as 'That's All' with a newfound touch for aching ballads." They also praised the band's completely redefining themselves as a pop group. The Kerrang! reviewer determined that for this album Genesis "have traded technical complexity and ingenuity for an altogether more stunning simplicity", making "a Genesis album for people who normally hate Genesis" and "great music for the masses".

Altho Allmusic and Kerrang! meant this positively, to me it means that we at that point lost Genesis from Progworld - where they till then had been genre-defining with every album. Even Abacab, tho uneven and partly catering to the general pop and disco mood, was innovative. I think that the "redefining themselves as a pop group" is spot-on. They never returned to Progworld :(


Here's an album that really made a difference:

NP  Morbid Angel:  Covenant  *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8qnS_X5omQ

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-09-23, 16:16:01
Nicky, check out Stiltskin's album "SHE" (Ray Wilson on vocals). I think you'll like it. It's pretty heavy stuff. Far from Metal of course, but compared to "Calling All Stations"... It's good stuff!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-23, 17:08:08
Thanx, Paxi. I have Stiltskin on both my listening program and my shopping list - and now you just upped them :)

I'm just so sad that Genesis sold out. For many years they were just as groundbreaking as Yes. Old age is no excuse; Yes are still exciting, even tho the guys are now about 70 *horns*

Paxi, you should listen (a bit more to) Bal-Sagoth. Here you'll be challenged richly, and if you stick to it, gratified inordinately ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-23, 18:21:18
NP Billy Joel - The Bridge

Running On Ice, A Matter Of Trust, Baby Grand, Big Man On Mulberry Street, Code Of Silence, Getting Closer : great stuff  *horns* And the rest is pretty good too ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-23, 19:02:15
jp: Kayak - Merlin ~ Bard Of The Unseen
np: Flying Colors - Second Nature
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-09-23, 19:55:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-23, 17:08:08
Paxi, you should listen (a bit more to) Bal-Sagoth. Here you'll be challenged richly, and if you stick to it, gratified inordinately ;)

Okay, since you wanna try out Stiltskin (also check out Ray Wilson's "Chasing Rainbows" ::) , which is perhaps a bit too poppy for you, but you never know), I'll try another Bal-Sagoth album. Which is the one that should pull me into the Bal-Sagoth hole?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-23, 20:31:07
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-09-23, 19:55:27
Which is the one that should pull me into the Bal-Sagoth hole?

It's more a question of venturing out into the Cosmos and beyond ;)

Well, start with playing the following YouTube three times:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmNkvE050I

And crank up the volume of course :P

Then play:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8

also a few times.

Sagoth are so different from anything else that it takes some listens.

Here are a couple more good starters:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X0KUB5Qa58

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4-tQAAqb_o

It can be difficult to get the lyrics. You can find them here: www.darklyrics.com/b/balsagoth.html

The most advanced lyrics in Progworld. And the most advanced music imo *horns*

I would think that this should be of interest to Roomies :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-09-24, 12:15:13
NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home

On repeat and it's becoming rather addictive. I am glad that I did not give up on King ... a few months ago.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-09-25, 09:29:15
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33   8)

I read that they had a few dates with Mystery a few weeks ago. It must have been a hell of gigs !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-25, 17:43:10
Today I have played:

Kaipa - "Notes From The Past"
I love this album. I've been playing it a lot lately. Can't wait for "Sattyg", which will be released in november (the month of my birthday ;D).

Also played bits and pieces of:
The Pineapple Thief - "Magnolia" thanks to VPRO "Luisterpaal" (http://3voor12.vpro.nl/luisterpaal/albums/The-Pineapple-Thief.html)

It was pleasant. I have been listening to TPT in the past and was not very enthusiastic about it to say the least. But this time it sounds like they are going somewhere. I have to listen to it again, but I think this might be the first album of TPT that I'll like. (My little brother listens to TPT occasionally)

Also listened to Lunatic Soul's "Lunatic Soul" ('the black one'). It was also pleasant. This was the first spin. But I wasn't really focussed. I played it in the background because of my mom paying a visit. She didn't complain, so I guess she liked it too. :P

I still have to listen to Kansas, Karmakanic and Bal-Sagoth, but I didn't forget! I will listen, I promise! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-09-25, 20:49:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-09-25, 17:43:10

Also played bits and pieces of:
The Pineapple Thief - "Magnolia" thanks to VPRO "Luisterpaal" (http://3voor12.vpro.nl/luisterpaal/albums/The-Pineapple-Thief.html)

It was pleasant. I have been listening to TPT in the past and was not very enthusiastic about it to say the least.

Each to his own, of course but maybe you should have a listen to the album Variations on a Dream.
Probably the best album in TPT catalog but beside that it's a true gem.
A great prog/rock/whatever album, has to be listened to. :)

NP> Fish ~ Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors

Next up is the new Amplifier. :)
The Octupus was great, Echo Street was even better (though with a different sound) but what about the new one, Mystoria?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-09-26, 14:31:29
NP Billy Joel - 52nd Street

Really impressive. I know this is as far as can be of actual musical hype but it should be on every music lover's shelf. A good place to start with Billy Joel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2014-09-26, 14:44:23
Tenacious D - [Rize of the Fenix #01] Rize Of The Fenix

excellent... and funny, too. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-26, 15:39:26
Fish ~ A Feast of Consequences
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-26, 16:34:05
Helloween ~ Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy

I've been playing the first two parts lateley ('86/'87) and I really enjoyed it.
I did some serious headbanging on these two albums.
This version has Andi Derris on it, nice album but a Keeper album without Michael Kiske is no Keeper album at all. :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-26, 17:45:15
Time to get dirty!
And sleazy!

Guns 'n Roses ~ Chinese Democracy

Yup, this is real. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-09-26, 20:00:14
pp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia (And found myself liking it ::). What PH wrote about TPT could have been my words ;)).
np: Focus - X (Preparing for tomorrow's gig :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-26, 21:01:18
Huis ~ Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-09-26, 22:07:30
Imminent Sonic Destruction ~ Recurring Themes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-09-27, 19:08:34
Threshold - For The Journey (Bought is this afternoon, sounding great out of the speakers, wow *horns*.)
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-09-27, 21:46:42
Vanden Plas ~ Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld

It's safe to say that the sound, the identity of Vanden Plas will ever be the same. Put on album one and then play them all until you reach this album and you find that the songs are different, but the melodies and production, is the same.
There are bands who sounds different with each album, but Vanden Plas is not such a band.
And that's also a quality.
Really like this album.
Dark, gritty, evil. Fantasy.
It has Vanden Plas written all over it. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-09-27, 23:31:28
Tool ~ Opiate

There's something magical about this band.
Everything works, whatever direction they take.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-28, 21:08:20
Threshold ~ For the Journey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-09-28, 21:56:32
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-28, 21:08:20
Threshold ~ For the Journey
Played it too today. It'll top 'March Of Progress', as far as I'm concerned *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-09-28, 23:30:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-09-28, 21:56:32
Played it too today. It'll top 'March Of Progress', as far as I'm concerned *horns*.

Haven't played it much but I really like this album.

NP> Mastodon ~ Once More Around the Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-29, 10:16:13
NP Steve Lukather - Transition  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-09-29, 10:19:04
Marillion ~ Sounds that Can't be Made
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-09-29, 12:43:39
Just played; Isildur's Bane ~ Mind. Vol 1

After that it's just a logical step to dwell to the hell and damnation sounds of Iron Maiden.

Now playing: Iron Maiden ~ Piece of Mind  *horns* *ola* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-09-29, 20:06:59
JF Styx - Pièces Of Eight


NP Circus Maximus - Live In Japan

Fresh from YouTube. I am too dumb to copy-paste the link from my tablet but go and watch/listen ... now !  *horns*

Edit : Here's the link : http://youtu.be/qjgskpEkmUA Spread the world !!!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-30, 09:55:03
NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-09-30, 13:54:15
NP Big Big Train - English Electric Full Power

You want to offer a prog album to someone who doesn't know that kind of music but has an open mind ? Don't look further ...  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-30, 17:19:10
NP  Stiltskin:  She  (on YouTube, on repeat)

You're right, Paxi, it did come home very well with me *horns*

I tried checking the prices on the various Amazon sites, and they'r all beyond 200 DKR (with shipment), so I'll have to wait, as my finances are zero atm :-\

How's your Sagoth listening going? Check up the lyrics too - just as important and shattering as the music - as you like mystery and philosophy ;)

I can recommend Darklyrics.com for that.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-09-30, 19:18:15
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia (played it three times so far, getting more and more impressed :))
np: Millenium - In The World Of Fantasy ... And Other Rarities
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-09-30, 23:20:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-30, 17:19:10
NP  Stiltskin:  She  (on YouTube, on repeat)

You're right, Paxi, it did come home very well with me *horns*

Glad to hear. Yeah, I was also pleasantly surprised.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-30, 17:19:10
I tried checking the prices on the various Amazon sites, and they'r all beyond 200 DKR (with shipment), so I'll have to wait, as my finances are zero atm :-\

You might want to check out his own website/shop.
http://shop3.raywilson.net/index.php/cd-dvd/stiltskin-she.html
It's only 10 euros there. I'm not sure about the shipping costs. It says it's free, but perhaps this changes when you put in your address.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-09-30, 17:19:10
How's your Sagoth listening going? Check up the lyrics too - just as important and shattering as the music - as you like mystery and philosophy ;)

I can recommend Darklyrics.com for that.

Well, the first song you mentioned (I think it's called Starfire Burning Upon The Ice Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmNkvE050I)) is listenable. But it's covered in loads and loads of cheese. ;) The keyboard/orchestrations reminds me somehow of Arena. You were right about that. It sounds a bit like Arena-in-a-hurry actually. Not bad though! The singing/voices are alternating between a low story-telling voice and a high-pitched demon-screaming vocal. Well, I cannot say I like it. The story-telling voice concept reminds me of what Bjørn Lynne does on his Timura trilogy ("Wizard Of The Winds" (1998), "Wolves Of The Gods" (1999) and "The Gods Awaken" (2001)). But musically it's not related at all of course.
Another thing that keeps putting me off in this kind of music, is the drums. It totally ruins it in my opinion. :(

About the lyrics. Well, it's fantasy alright. They makes me think of the video game WarCraft. Actually the music sounds a bit like a video game too. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since I happen to like video games and video game music. (By the way, Symphony X sounds like video game music sometimes.) The lyrics don't strike me as particularly clever though. To me it sounds like a chain of complex and obscure words.

Ok the next one then:
The Hammer Of The Emperor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcQfu046Y8). There is that funny story-telling voice again. ;D You know, to me it sounds like he's trying too hard to sound dark and mysterious. The underlying music is nice and cinematic. I actually like it! The third time I listened to it, I tried to focus just on the keyboard/orchestrations. But that's very difficult. The guitars and (especially) the drums are at the forefront too much. They demand too much attention. I simply feel the fast guitar and drum don't match with the epic orchestrations... So I like it, except for the guitars, drums and vocals. They really should bring out an instrumental orchestral album. I might even buy it. ;)

Then there is Of Carnage And A Gathering Of The Wolves (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X0KUB5Qa58) (with a totally unrelated video of Married With Children ???).
More of the same. But this does not have anything interesting for me. The drumming just gets irritating after a while.

And we have In The Raven-Haunted Forests Of Darkenhold, Where Shadows Reign (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4-tQAAqb_o) (those song titles....)
Ah, it's the video game album again. ;) This is obviously better than the previous song (Married With Children). But there's nothing more to add to what I have already said. I find the vocals and drums are annoying.


Of these songs I like The Hammer Of The Emperor best. Actually, I'm even tempted to try out the album "The Chthonic Chronicles" now.
It's a shame really, that the vocals and drums put me off so enormously. If they slowed down the playing and used normal vocals it would be really cool music.
Oh and pleeeeaaase drop the story telling voice all the way. It really makes me cringe.


Probably not the reply that you hoped for Nicky. :( But let's just say: to be continued.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-01, 00:01:58
Epic answer right above, PH  :D

NP Work Of Art - In Progress

I finally bought this one, thanks to your links, PH. And I don't regret it !

By the way, if you like The Rain, that starts this album, you should really check a few Circus Maximus songs, especially the "poppy" trilogy of their last album, Nine : Game Of Life, Reach Within and I Am. Two of them also appear on the great YT footage that I mentioned above. And they are just jaw-dropping  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-10-01, 08:03:23
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-01, 00:01:58
NP Work Of Art - In Progress

I finally bought this one, thanks to your links, PH. And I don't regret it !

Cool! 8) I actually still need to buy that one myself.

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-01, 00:01:58
By the way, if you like The Rain, that starts this album, you should really check a few Circus Maximus songs, especially the "poppy" trilogy of their last album, Nine : Game Of Life, Reach Within and I Am. Two of them also appear on the great YT footage that I mentioned above. And they are just jaw-dropping  *horns*

Yeah... I need to buy that one too. There's just too much good stuff coming out lately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-01, 11:13:05
About Work Of Art : too soon to judge but so far I find that the album really lacks diversity. Maybe it will grow on me though.

JF Circus Maximus - Nine

When I first saw the cover of this one, I told to myself : "what an unspectacular artwork : not the best way to make people eager to try another DT-wanabee Scandinavian prog-metal band on this planet". Then someone here (Nicky ?) claimed the merits of this band. I lent an hear ... and I was just blown away. I love these guys : they prove that you don't need to have long hair nor metal looks to rock big time  *horns*

NP IQ - The Road Of Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-09-30, 23:20:00
You might want to check out his own website/shop.

Thanx, Paxi, I will .... :)


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But let's just say: to be continued.

Good attitude, Paxi :)

You have a lot of what makes up a true proggy: curiosity, enthusiasm, adventurousness, excitability, perseverence, spreading out, sense of quality, take things as they come (also growl and extreme stuff), note but withhold judgement, prioritise the good stuff.

As I already said: Bal-Sagoth have raised music and lyrics to a new level. Not surprising that it takes effort and time ;)


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Well, the first song you mentioned, Starfire Burning Upon The Ice Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule, is listenable.

Isn't Voryn's Song, Starfire 0:11-1:31, wonderful?


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But it's covered in loads and loads of cheese. ;)

Wrong word, Paxi >:(

But you're learning :D

"Cheesy" is what occurs to everyone initially - also me. It's the standard way of dealing with something that's over the top ;)


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The keyboard/orchestrations reminds me somehow of Arena. You were right about that.

Yes, there are parts that sound like Arena. But that's coincidental: I don't think that the guys are familar with Arena music.


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The story-telling voice concept reminds me of what Bjørn Lynne does on his Timura trilogy ("Wizard Of The Winds" (1998), "Wolves Of The Gods" (1999) and "The Gods Awaken" (2001)).

Interesting, I'll check that ...

Btw how do you get the ø? It's not on your keyboard, I presume. It's on mine tho :)


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Another thing that keeps putting me off in this kind of music, is the drums.

Here I can agree with you - a bit. On the first three albums of the Hexalogy, it was Jonny Maudling, the main composer, a trained classical pianist, who did the drums. On the last three albums, they have some excellent drummers. One does hear the difference.

However, the second and third album, Starfire album and Battle Magic, have so much to offer that one doesn't think about it after a while.


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The lyrics don't strike me as particularly clever though. To me it sounds like a chain of complex and obscure words.

There you'r wrong again: The lyrics are the most advanced in Progworld. (With you guys one is bound to have to repeat oneself :P )

The English is at Shakespeare level. Noone else in Progworld can match Byron's rich vocabulary. But of course one has to understand the words properly; else it's gibberish ;)

The stories have been made up by Byron - based on an unbelievable range of literature, including Star Wars, Silver Surfer, Lovecraft, English history and legend, Theosophy, whatever.


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There is that funny story-telling voice again. ;D You know, to me it sounds like he's trying too hard to sound dark and mysterious.

Well, that's Byron's choice to do it that way. It goes thru the entire Hexalogy. It's part of the concept of Sagoth.

He could have sung, but it wouldn't have fitted the "dark and mysterious" as well.

From start I loved his straight diction, his wonderful English pronunciation.

The rest one gets used to ;)


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The underlying music is nice and cinematic. I actually like it!

Yeah, also try the decidedly cinematic pieces, like Battle Magic:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYufuVNbw4M


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They really should bring out an instrumental orchestral album. I might even buy it. ;)

That's pretty silly, Paxi ::)

It was Byron who got the idea for Bal-Sagoth. It's all built around his Multiverse. It was just lucky that he ran into a musician who was just as much of a genius as he, in music.  And Jonny's bro Chris is a guitar wizard. So there you are *horns*


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a totally unrelated video of Married With Children ???).

Yeah, the poster just liked that series. It was just a concurrence. You do crazy shit like that too, Paxi :o


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Of these songs I like The Hammer Of The Emperor best.

Yeah, I can follow you there - great song *horns*


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Actually, I'm even tempted to try out the album "The Chthonic Chronicles" now.

Wait with that one. It's the most intense and jarring of the Hexalogy. And the lyrics are :o  like:

This red charnel pit of primal horror, howling black ecstasies to the void.
Ancient and divine, older than the hidden Icosahedron, now rebirthed beyond the chaosphere.
Rise... rise and destroy!
The Abyss yawns wide!
Spirit of the carrion-thronged battlefield, open wide thy gate!

Takes time ;)


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If they slowed down the playing and used normal vocals it would be really cool music.

The speed and vocals make up the whole intensity, Paxi. That's simply Bal-Sagoth. They didn't make music for sleepyheads ;)


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Probably not the reply that you hoped for Nicky. :(

Well, you're a bit of a talking head, Paxi ::)

Guess I'm too ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 16:46:19
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-01, 11:13:05
Then someone here (Nicky ?) claimed the merits of this band.

Well, if you wanna get to the real good stuff, then listen to me ;)

It's actually quite curious: Norway have Circus Maximus, Sweden Seventh Wonder, Finland Anthriel, and Denmark Royal Hunt. They all do quite similar stuff - altho they all are also unique in each their way - and their lyrics are also related.

Guys, if you like one of them, then check out the rest :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-01, 18:54:43
jp: Focus - Moving Waves
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-02, 13:41:10
Paxi, I think you'll like this one:

Bal-Sagoth:  The Sixth Adulation Of His Chthonic Majesty  www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMCi6otqmg

Even their titles had to be over the top ::)


NP  Mike Oldfield:  Amarok

My fave Oldfield album *horns*

... altho not the most important one for me, which is QE2 - balled me over at the time 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-02, 18:40:36
Focus - Focus III
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-10-02, 20:59:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Good attitude, Paxi :)

I'm full of good attitudes. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
As I already said: Bal-Sagoth have raised music and lyrics to a new level. Not surprising that it takes effort and time ;)

Yeah, or it just doesn't work.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Isn't Voryn's Song, Starfire 0:11-1:31, wonderful?

So I guess it's a song within a song. It's OK. It's an intro to the actual song right? So this guy is actually singing a song? A song about his quest that has ended. He's the only survivor so it seems. I presume there was a battle, because his sword is dripping with blood. And he's cold since he's standing in snow. He is remembering a prophecy and there seems to be a fulfillment of this prophecy at hand.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Wrong word, Paxi >:(

But you're learning :D

"Cheesy" is what occurs to everyone initially - also me. It's the standard way of dealing with something that's over the top ;)

I thought it was fitting!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Yes, there are parts that sound like Arena. But that's coincidental: I don't think that the guys are familar with Arena music.

I'm not saying that they were influenced by Arena. Both Arena and Bal-Sagoth probably like epic music with choir sounds in the keyboards.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Interesting, I'll check that ...

Don't expect anything like Bal-Sagoth though. Lynne's music is perhaps somewhere between Mike Oldfield and Ayreon.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Btw how do you get the ø? It's not on your keyboard, I presume. It's on mine tho :)

I know there's a certain key combination you can use. I think Peter knows quite a few of them. I don't. I just copy paste them from internet.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Here I can agree with you - a bit. On the first three albums of the Hexalogy, it was Jonny Maudling, the main composer, a trained classical pianist, who did the drums. On the last three albums, they have some excellent drummers. One does hear the difference.

However, the second and third album, Starfire album and Battle Magic, have so much to offer that one doesn't think about it after a while.

Ok, so you just ignore the drum then?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
There you'r wrong again: The lyrics are the most advanced in Progworld. (With you guys one is bound to have to repeat oneself :P )

No. I am not wrong. You just don't agree with me. And these lyrics are not the most advanced in Progworld. You think they are advanced. And you are free to think they are. And I simply don't agree with you.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
The English is at Shakespeare level. Noone else in Progworld can match Byron's rich vocabulary. But of course one has to understand the words properly; else it's gibberish ;)

Yeah, there are a lot of words that I didn't know about. But a rich vocabulary doesn't make one a brilliant lyricist. Of course with a rich vocabulary you have a more diverse palette. But these lyrics do absolutely nothing to me. It's just that: difficult words.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
The stories have been made up by Byron - based on an unbelievable range of literature, including Star Wars, Silver Surfer, Lovecraft, English history and legend, Theosophy, whatever.

That's great. But what is it about? Do these lyrics move you? We have a "Great Lyrics" topic here and I posted a lyric by Spock's Beard (All That's Left). That lyric is moving me. And most of Neal Morse's lyrics move me, but that's probably because it resonates with my religious beliefs. What are these lyrics by Bal-Sagoth about? It doesn't move me.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Well, that's Byron's choice to do it that way. It goes thru the entire Hexalogy. It's part of the concept of Sagoth.

He could have sung, but it wouldn't have fitted the "dark and mysterious" as well.

It wouldn't have fitted the cheesiness as well. In fact, it doesn't sound dark and mysterious to me. It sounds like he's trying to sound dark and mysterious.
Arena is dark and mysterious.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
From start I loved his straight diction, his wonderful English pronunciation.

I agree. His English is really good. There's no accent whatsoever. It looks like most Scandinavian bands have studied the English language really well.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
The rest one gets used to ;)

I'm not so sure. I didn't like Opeth's growling vocals at first. (I'm still not really fond of them but ok, the music is just too good)
But I never thought of Opeth's vocals as hilarious.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Yeah, also try the decidedly cinematic pieces, like Battle Magic:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYufuVNbw4M

Yes. I like this! :)
Some of the comments on that YouTube video are confirming my thought:
"It's like I'm in a village buying potions and getting my sword sharpened.?"
"at 0:42, the song look like warcraft 2, human song...is not it??"
"Wow, this song really does inspire me to play some runescape. Well off I go."
"apparently the guitarist and keyboardist are brothers, the keyboardist writes video game music and the lead singer does comics and epic cosmic stories"
"sounds like the theme from super smash bros brawl :D GREAT!"
"It's sounds like an MMORPG, this band rocks :)"

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
That's pretty silly, Paxi ::)

No, I'm being serious! I really like cinematic music like that. Actually you should check out WarCraft's video game music for example.
Here's a YouTube link to WarCraft II music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz4INLEmh_I

I also like the music of WarCraft III. Especially the 'human' themes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLh2TrxBJr0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3stH_mCm2XE

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
Wait with that one. It's the most intense and jarring of the Hexalogy.

Too late Nicky. I listened to the album. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
And the lyrics are :o  like:

This red charnel pit of primal horror, howling black ecstasies to the void.
Ancient and divine, older than the hidden Icosahedron, now rebirthed beyond the chaosphere.
Rise... rise and destroy!
The Abyss yawns wide!
Spirit of the carrion-thronged battlefield, open wide thy gate!

Takes time ;)

Yeah, takes time to look up all these ridiculous words.
In other words:

"There is this pit. A red pit. Of doom. Out of it comes sounds that are unpleasant. It cries into nothingness.
It is very old. Older than a certain geometric thing that's more complex than a cube.
So, it's old and it's back.
And it's going to destroy."

So, I guess this is about Hell. But... why are you so impressed by this?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-01, 15:42:13
The speed and vocals make up the whole intensity, Paxi. That's simply Bal-Sagoth. They didn't make music for sleepyheads ;)

Well, it actually bores me to death.

Like I said. I tried that album "Chthonic Chronicles" but I can't make anything out of it. It sounds all the same to me. And (as I said before) the drums and vocals put me off so much. It's not 'too heavy' or anything. I just don't like the ridiculously fast and uncreative drumming, it's an insult to my ears. I prefer the subtle drumming of guys like Gavin Harrison or Nick D'Virgilio who always add something nice. There's room for something extra like a little fill. Not with Bal-Sagoth: in every second the snare drum gets hit ten times. Which makes it very repetitive to me.
And the vocals are so bad. It makes me laugh. The music of A.C.T also makes me laugh. But the guys of A.C.T don't take themselves seriously and are just making fun. That can't be the reason by Bal-Sagoth...

No. I'm very sorry, but I don't think I'll ever be good friends with Bal-Sagoth.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:22:10
Second epic answer, PH, but with a rougher edge ...

I'll check the links, Nicky, since I have not heard a single note of Bal-Sagoth so far ... but from what I read here and elsewhere I have that vague feeling that their style is a kind of hybrid of Rhapsody and Cradle Of Filth ... which doesn't seem very engaging to me. And I am afraid that the lyrics won't help neither. If you want to read a little French about Bal, including some rave reviews, it's here : http://metal.nightfall.fr/index_1792_bal-sagoth-battle-magic.html

NP Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope

So far it's my least liked of theirs but I haven't played it enough to have a definitve opinion ... if such a thing exists about music.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 11:07:42
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:22:10
Second epic answer, PH, but with a rougher edge ...

I apologise for my roughness. ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:22:10
... hybrid of Rhapsody and Cradle Of Filth ...

That's actually a very good description. And while I'm not a big fan of Rhapsody, I really like epicness and orchestras and such. It's the speedmetal element that I don't like. But I can tolerate their music. Cradle Of Filth on the other hand is... well... a cradle of filth... ;D

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:22:10
NP Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope

So far it's my least liked of theirs but I haven't played it enough to have a definitve opinion ... if such a thing exists about music.

Initially I said that I think "The Whirlwind" is their best and that "Kaleidoscope" shares second place with "Bridge Across Forever". I thought "Kaleidoscope" would eventually take over from "Bridge Across Forever" but that hasn't happened yet.
"Bridge..." was my first Transatlantic album and I liked it very very much. Then "The Whirlwind" came and blew it all away. ;D
"Kaleidoscope" has the same 'feel' as "The Whirlwind" but the structure of "Bridge...". I do like it a lot, but it doesn't add anything extra. In the end it's not as much a monumental album as the previous two. Or three. "SMPT:e" is also very good (All Of The Above and My New World) but to me it sounds like they were still searching for the right sound. And they found it with "Bridge..."


JP:
Devin Townsend (Project) - "Epicloud"

This is a very fine album. Catchy and epic and loud. I'm looking forward to "Z2" (double album with DTP and Ziltoid discs).
I miss Manatee's enthusiasm regarding HevyDevy... Would he also be looking forward to it? Will we ever know?

NP:
Riverside - "Out Of Myself"
8)
I really like this album. It has written Floyd all over it. The instrumentals are soooo nice. Next on the list is "Second Life Syndrome".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 13:28:37
JP:
"Voices In My Head" EP
I'm listening in chronological order, so this one is second. It's mellower than the full lenght albums. It's more like their SONGS album actually.

NP:
Riverside - "Second Life Syndrome"
It's heavier than their first album. Perhaps it's also a bit proggier. I can hear quite a few nice organ sounds. Still Floydian but also a bit more like Arena. I can see why this album is doing very well here in the Room.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 14:21:32
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 11:07:42
Then "The Whirlwind" came and blew it all away. ;D
:)

NP Flying Colors - Second Nature

The opener, Open Up Your Eyes, could easily be a Transatlantic song. After that, things change. And change again. And again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-10-03, 17:53:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-10-02, 20:59:24
So I guess it's a song within a song. It's OK. It's an intro to the actual song right?

It's a song alright. My fave Sagoth passage, absolutely divine 8)

It reminds me of the main theme in the first movement of Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto, my fave classical music passage :)

So this stuff is probably the closest to the Music of the Spheres as far as I'm concerned :-[

I was surprised to find that the Sagoth guys and fans don't think much of it. But I go my own ways, don't need anyone else to tell me what is great music ;)


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Ok, so you just ignore the drums then?

I like a great variety of drumming, also that of Nick D'Virgilio and Gavin Harrison. And Dave Mackintosh and Dan Mullins did some formidable drumming on the three last albums of the Hexalogy.


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It's just that: difficult words.

Well, obviously one needs to have a rich vocabulary oneself to appreciate Byron's lyrics. Just like with Shakespeare. You probably wouldn't start accusing the Bard for talking nonsense because you're not familiar with all the words that he uses in his dramas ;)

Comparing Byron Roberts with Shakespeare makes a lot of sense 8)


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Too late Nicky. I listened to the album. ;)

Yeah, I hope that you enjoyed some of the music. You seem to have enjoyed The Hammer quite a bit :)


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Yeah, takes time to look up all these ridiculous words.

Well, in my experience - without exception actually - the difference between a true intellectual and a poser is that the intellectual has made it a habit to use dictionaries whenever it's called for, that is, whenever he or she is not 100% certain of the meaning of a word, in a particular context or in general.

So I spend an hour or two every day (when possible) looking up words in dictionaries. That way I've learned English, Danish, German, and Swedish properly, and now I'm working on French. I expect soon to expound on Proust in French with Bupie ;D


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So, I guess this is about Hell.

Well, a lot more ;)


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But... why are you so impressed by this?

I'm a Theosophist, Paxi. And I was absolutely flabbergasted at how close Byron got to describing the basics of Theosophy with only having grazed Blavatsky. It's simply stunning!

He got it from reading mystery and horror fiction, and history and a lot of other mundane literature. So going his very different path, he arrived at very much the same insights. This took me aback bigtime.

Of course the (Blavatsky) Theosophists don't want to acknowledge this. They avoid doing so by simply avoiding Bal-Sagoth - a very well-known human trait ;)

They're more into Indian ragas and Western easy-listening music.

However, Byron's stories are very dismal. I like to call his texts "The Dark Side of Theosophy". But of course, it's lots lots more *horns*


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I tried that album "Chthonic Chronicles" but I can't make anything out of it.

I regard Chthonic as the greatest rock album of all times. That might mean something to you ;)


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But the guys of A.C.T don't take themselves seriously and are just making fun. That can't be the case with Bal-Sagoth.

There you're absolutely right, Paxi. The Sagoth guys are dead serious about their art. And so are all the true fans. You hardly find people who are as serious about their music - and life in general - as Sagoth fans. Take me as an example ;)


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No. I'm very sorry, but I don't think I'll ever be good friends with Bal-Sagoth.

Well, anyway, Thanx for giving it a run, Paxi. You certainly put some effort into it, and that I appreciate :)

Maybe we proggies just have more differing tastes than we like to think, or maybe it's just not the right time for you, or probably both ;)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:22:10
I have that vague feeling that their style is a kind of hybrid of Rhapsody and Cradle Of Filth

Well, Bupie, your guesses re my preferences are often quite sensational :o

Maybe you should try to listen to some Sagoth, or I might start comparing Toto to Conchita Wurst ::)


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If you want to read a little French about Bal-Sagoth ...

Thanx, Bupie, but I'm the creator of the Bal-Sagoth Starfire Fan Group (on Facebook), and the daily administrator of the group, so I think that I'v read quite a sufficient number of reviews of Sagoth and their albums - pretty much all there is on the main English-language sites.

I doubt that French rockers can properly appreciate Byron's lyrics, because of the language barrier.

If you absolutely must have a comparison, then to my mind, among well-known bands, Manowar come closest to Bal-Sagoth. And they're just as unduly blasted and cheesed up ;)

But actually the best way to find out what Bal-Sagoth are like is to listen to them. That shouldn't really be that difficult in these days of YouTube and the like. You could well try some of the YouTubes that I posted for Paxi :)

Just don't name Rhapsody together with Sagoth ::)


NP  David Bowie:  Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)  *horns*

I long wanted to have this album, and now I found it at a second-hand shop for almost nothing :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-03, 19:12:12
pp: Antimatter - Leaving Eden  8)
jp: Enchant - The Great Divide (Not really my cup of tea ::))
np: Circus Maximus - Nine *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 22:33:40
After the Reality Dream Trilogy I decided to take a little break from Riverside.

Now I'm listening to:
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

The first song is indeed much like Transatlantic. I really like the Neal/Mike combination in Transatlantic, Neal Morse solo and of course here in Flying Colors. When this pair are working together, good things are happening.

The second song Mask Machine reminds me a lot of Muse. Which is not a bad thing.

The rest is yet to be listened.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-04, 14:04:55
Threshold - For The Journey *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-04, 19:44:50
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-10-04, 20:00:54
I also played "For The Journey" today. It's a bit early to say but I think it's even better than "March Of Progress". It's perhaps a bit 'poppier', where "March..." is more proggy.
It's just so amazingly catchy stuff again. Makes me think of "Subsurface" quite a few times too. The keyboards sound different this time (Richard West is really experimenting this time). Some of the guitar parts sound heavier too. Which is cool but a bit un-Threshold at times. I really love the Threshold groove.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-10-05, 00:58:50
Exivious ~ Liminal

Dutch instrumental progressive jazz math metal.  *horns*
This is their second album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-05, 09:21:54
Circus Maximus - Live In Japan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-10-05, 11:47:10
NP  Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop with Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas *horns*

Oh man, this is so good that it goes straight to my Prog Pantheon - sorry, Paxi, for the overpopulation, but I'm an irreparable music geek ::)

I knew that anything with Terry Bozzio is worth my attention, but that Jeff Beck is so good ..... 8)

And five pieces from GS to PP ;)

Gotta listen to a lot more JB stuff now ....... :)


Here, Paxi, try these:

Jeff Beck:  Where Were You  (live at Royal Albert Hall July 4, 2009)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQde68Z-zw

Jeff Beck:  Behind The Veil   www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQDjSGnmYBI

Both are originally from Guitar Shop, but here in later live versions.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-05, 21:34:55
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Wetton & Downes - Icon II (Rubicon)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-10-05, 22:37:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-10-05, 11:47:10
Here, Paxi, try these:

Jeff Beck:  Where Were You  (live at Royal Albert Hall July 4, 2009)   www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQde68Z-zw

Jeff Beck:  Behind The Veil   www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQDjSGnmYBI

Both are originally from Guitar Shop, but here in later live versions.

Yeah thanks! 8) That was nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-06, 11:21:58
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-05, 09:21:54
Circus Maximus - Live In Japan
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

@ Nicky about Bal-Sagoth. I played the links that you provided and found it ... well, hard to endure. I admit that it did not remind me from Rhapsody, though. That being said, I respect your tastes and commitment with this band : if their music and lyrics are the things that move you the most in this world, so be it and enjoy !

Oh, and could you tell me more about this Conchita Wurst : is she Byron's girlfriend ?

NP Work Of Art - Artwork
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2014-10-06, 14:53:05
Enchant - The great divide

My first time listening to this band and i am liking what i hear so far. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-06, 15:00:39
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2014-10-06, 14:53:05
Enchant - The great divide

My first time listening to this band and i am liking what i hear so far. 

So, what's it like? I actually only know the singer (Ted Leonard) from Spock's Beard. But he's a pretty good singer so I'm willing to give it a shot.

NP:
Threshold - "For The Journey"

Man, I'm enjoying this so much, I haven't even got the time to listen to the new Flying Colors properly.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-10-06, 17:19:23
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-10-05, 22:37:28
Yeah thanks! 8) That was nice.

:) Paxi


Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-06, 11:21:58
if their music and lyrics are the things that move you the most in this world, so be it and enjoy !

In music, yes. Thanx, Bupie :)


Quote
Oh, and could you tell me more about this Conchita Wurst : is she Byron's girlfriend ?

;D Bupie

Byron is special, but in a different way - fortunately for me ;)

I haven't even heard CW's winner song. I've only seen pics of him/her/whatever. Doesn't interest me the least.

There's so much great music being made in these times. I simply can't understand why people wallow in this nonsense.


NP  Jeff Beck:  Guitar Shop  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-06, 17:31:25
JP:
Threshold - "March Of Progress"
This album is also really good. I previously said that this one is more proggy where "For The Journey" is more poppy. But actually they are both proggy and poppy at the same time. I'm really in a Threshold mood today. I played the new album numerous times already. I hereby nominate it for the best-of-2014 list.

NP:
Lunatic Soul - "Impressions"
I needed to calm down after Threshold. This album is perfect for that.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-10-06, 18:40:22
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-06, 11:21:58
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
I noticed it's definitely heavier live than on the album. Some *horns* tracks and some a bit too heavy for my taste.

Wolverine - Still
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-06, 21:38:56
NP:
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

OK, this is indeed a very good album. At the moment I'm listening to The Fury Of My Love and I'm really liking the beautiful chorus in that one.
Flying Colors is sounding a bit like Transatlantic in some moments (not only the first track, but that one's the most obvious).
It needs more spins, but I'm sure I'll like this album as much (if not more) as the first one.

It won't top Threshold's excellent new album though. Man, I really like that one!

Sorry, I'll shut up now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 09:55:13
@ Nicky. So this Conchita really exists ? I thought it was a joke. I guess that she won the Eurovision contest ?

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-10-06, 18:40:22
I noticed it's definitely heavier live than on the album. Some *horns* tracks and some a bit too heavy for my taste.
OK, Teunis, I understand, that is why I suggested to go past the first song for those who don't know the band and are not too keen on metal. I find the guitar soli rather outstanding, especially on I Am and Last Goodbye, my fave tracks. And the guys seem nice, which is a plus. Now bring on something new from Seventh Wonder  *horns*

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-10-06, 15:00:39
So, what's it like? I actually only know the singer (Ted Leonard) from Spock's Beard. But he's a pretty good singer so I'm willing to give it a shot.
I have their first and last (before the one that has just been released) and like them both but how could I describe them ? Heavy prog but not too heavy and focused on melodies. Not so far from Spock's Beard recent albums, I would say. I hear a bit of lighter Rush too. Worth checking.

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NP: Threshold - "For The Journey"

Man, I'm enjoying this so much, I haven't even got the time to listen to the new Flying Colors properly.
Funny. Quite the opposite here. I'll give another try to For The Journey today.

NP Flying Colors - Second Nature
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-07, 14:32:54
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 09:55:13
@ Nicky. So this Conchita really exists ? I thought it was a joke. I guess that she won the Eurovision contest ?

Yeah! I've heard that s/he is single. You'd be getting some new experiences there, Bups ;D

Looks like your interest in Eurovision is even less than mine. I really don't think that we're missin anythin, Bupie ;)


NP  David Bowie: Earthling

Super cd, lots of wild rhythms and other crazy stuff. This guys's prog to his fingertips 8)

Just as an aside: I just gave my four Enchant albums away. They were OK, just bored the shit outta me :(

But you guys like a lotta boring stuff, so ... :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-10-07, 18:54:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-07, 14:32:54
Looks like your interest in Eurovision is even less than mine. I really don't think that we're missin anythin, Bupie ;)

What is this Eurovision you two speak of? ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-07, 14:32:54
Just as an aside: I just gave my four Enchant albums away. They were OK, just bored the shit outta me :(

:o But... but... but... they were in your pantheon?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-07, 14:32:54
But you guys like a lotta boring stuff, so ... :P

Yeah, we like you.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-10-07, 19:05:57
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 09:55:13
OK, Teunis, I understand, that is why I suggested to go past the first song for those who don't know the band and are not too keen on metal. I find the guitar soli rather outstanding, especially on I Am and Last Goodbye, my fave tracks. And the guys seem nice, which is a plus.
I've played the whole concert and really liked about 75% I'd say.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 09:55:13
Now bring on something new from Seventh Wonder  *horns*.
Yep and Wolverine is also busy recording a new album 8)

Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 19:34:56
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-10-07, 18:54:52
:o But... but... but... they were in your pantheon?
Sometimes, even gods fall ... Interesting that a Christian has such an intense use of a pantheon, though  ;)

NP Work Of Art - Framework

I am working on it but the more I listen the less I see the link with Toto.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 22:00:57
NP Enchant - A Blueprint Of The World

You gave me the desire to listen to Enchant again ... which is somehow the purpose of this thread  :) I picked their debut (in the reissued  2 CD edition) because I have a soft spot with it. It's far from perfect (Ted Leonard's voice has improved a lot since ... or maybe have the production values ?) but it has the genuine feel of a debut and a few great songs, the opener being one of them for sure (what an intro !). I admit that one might find it too linear, too "more of the same" but it is well worth checking nonetheless.

Oh, and it clicked while listening : it does not remind me of Spock's Beard at all but it sure has a strong ressemblance with Jadis. Actually, you could describe it at the US counterpart of Jadis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 22:48:42
NP Enchant - Tug Of War

Wow, I had forgotten how good this album is !

I am not a musician but to my ears it seems to be miles ahead of Blueprint in terms of production. The music is heavier too, making me often think of Rush but also of Kansas in a few occasions. Once again, the opener Sinking Sand is great and once gain you might feel that the album as a whole is too linear but in this particular case this is a minor concern really. Strongly recommended. Makes me eager to listen to their last album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-08, 09:13:53
JF Steve Lukather - Transition

By the time of its release, I was not impressed : it felt like business as usual, stuff on automatic pilot. I recently played it again and now it has become my fave Lukather album. How strangely tastes evolve ...

NP Threshold - For The Journey

If it's as good as you all say, it should click sooner or later ...

Edit : it starts clicking  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-08, 14:29:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-10-07, 18:54:52
What is this Eurovision you two speak of? ;)

More like Europissin :D

Quote
:o But... but... but... they were in your pantheon?

Nope, never!

When I started collecting prog cd's some 12 years ago - and shortly after became a member of the Room - I bought a bit in the wild, often inspired by Roomies' recoms, like Enchant and Marillion.

Fish-Marillion of course is brilliant and pantheon, H-Marillion somewhat, and Enchant had so few shining moments that I knew I wouldn't be listening to the albums anymore.

Actually, Paxi, I've been pretty good with my choices for pantheon groups, looking back. Only with two groups did I change my mind: Metallica went automatically pantheon initially, then I doubted and they went out, but even tho they don't make me fly, they're so groundbreaking and true to their roots that they'r definitely pantheon - today I have no doubt at all *horns*

Mercenary - well, I was so eager to get a Danish group into my PP, so I was a bit fast there. I tried to convince Jonesy, as you might remember, but he held back, fortunately, and I realised that they weren't quite good enough to be pantheon (for me).

Since then three Danish groups have made it to my PP - Royal Hunt, Anubis Gate, Beyond Twilight - and all these are pantheon, so I'm more than satisfied with the Danish scene *horns*

Just get the Danish media to play them. Only once have I experienced it: An AG piece was played in a radio rock program. (The host made it clear that it was out of the ordinary ;) )

There are some RH songs that are so well-crafted that, if they were played in the radio, then they would get a lot of people to listen. Instead we have all this mediocre stuff braying outta the radio and TV. I simply don't getit :(


Quote
Yeah, we like you.

Good one - smartass :P


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-07, 19:34:56
Sometimes, even gods fall ... Interesting that a Christian has such an intense use of a pantheon, though  ;)

This time I noticed that it was you, Bupie :P

Well, look above. I really can't remember why I had to buy three Enchant albums (it was three, not four), but in those days I was really buying on impulse.

Now I only buy cheap albums off the cuff (2-4 Euros).


Played today:

David Bowie:  Earthling

My fave Bowie album currently *horns*


The Doors:  L.A. Woman

I'm crazy about the first three Doors albums - Self-titled, Strange Days, Waiting For The Sun - and I added many of the songs on them to my Classic Songs list - man there's so much melody and magic - but then they started drifting off into a very American mainstream direction, and Jim Morrison got himself badly alcoholised, so by the time that they got to L.A. Woman, the last album made while Jim was alive, most of the magic was gone :-\


Disillusion:  Gloria

This is a severely underrated band, pantheon with me *horns*

I still have to get into Gloria properly. Their first album, Back To Times Of Splendor, lives up to "Splendor", and despite the title, it's fully up to date (2006), melodic dark progmetal.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-08, 16:40:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-08, 14:29:15
This time I noticed that it was you, Bupie :P
Yes, you noticed well ... but it was rather easy since I am pretty much left alone in the Room these days : Teunis pays his daily visit to confirm that we share most tastes (but not all), PH comes once in a while to write a few nice words for you and then you show up to react. It is a pretty well established process. I like it   ;D

QuoteNow I only buy cheap albums off the cuff (2-4 Euros).

It's wise since there is so much music available at an affordable price.

QuoteI'm crazy about the first three Doors albums - Self-titled, Strange Days, Waiting For The Sun - and I added many of the songs on them to my Classic Songs list - man there's so much melody and magic - but then they started drifting off into a very American mainstream direction, and Jim Morrisson got himself badly alcoholised, so by the time that they got to L.A. Woman, the last album made while Jim was alive, most of the magic was gone :-\
What I like best about the Doors is ... Meg Ryan in the Oliver Stone's movie. She is my personal LA woman  :)

NP Threshold - For The Journey

On intensive repeat. Still nothing new but pretty much everything good  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-08, 17:35:07
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-08, 16:40:59
a few nice words for you

My daily beating ;D

Well, I don't share as much music with you guys as I used too. That's why I don't post so much anymore.

I'm into more intense/advanced/extreme (your choice ;) ) music now.

I comment stuff that I find interesting, and I mention newfound music that I listen too, and see if there's a reaction.

I still feel connected to the Room, as you can see :-*

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It's wise since there is so much music available at an affordable price.

When I have a bit more monetos, I buy new and rare stuff, mostly at Amazon (like recently the first three Morbid Angel albums), and when resources are low, like now, I visit the second-hand shops. Some influx of cd's is necessary, else I go nuts ;D

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What I like best about the Doors is ... Meg Ryan in the Oliver Stone's movie. She is my personal LA woman  :)

Nice one, Bupie :)

Yeah, Meg Ryan is :-* no matter where she turns up :)

However, Waiting For The Sun and Strange Days are true masterpieces, highly original and still very enjoyable.

I never bought in to Jim Morrison being the great poetry genius, but his lyrics and singing fit the music well.


Quote
NP Threshold - For The Journey

I too plan to get this album :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-09, 09:13:37
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-01-14, 14:53:34
Ayreon - [Universal Migrator Part II; Flight Of The Migrator #04] To The Quasar [8:42]

Good idea!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-10-09, 10:10:20
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-09, 09:13:37
Good idea!  *horns*

;)

JP:
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

NP:
Threshold - "For The Journey"

Both albums are really strong. They probably will be somewhere in my top five of 2014 releases.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-09, 11:07:13
NP Billy Joel - Turnstiles

Still paying a rewarding visit to Billy Joel's back catalogue. No prog of course but most of the time beautifully crafted songs. The 70's albums can be seen as Elton John's US counterpart/competition. This one makes me think of EJ's Madman Across The Water.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-09, 11:30:38
NP> Evergrey ~ Hymns for the Broken

Heard some pretty good words about this album and although I'm not a big Evergrey fan, I decided to give it a go.
King of Errors sounds sounds promising.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:08:30
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-09, 11:07:13
Still paying a rewarding visit to Billy Joel's back catalogue. No prog of course but most of the time beautifully crafted songs. The 70's albums can be seen as Elton John's US counterpart/competition. This one makes me think of EJ's Madman Across The Water.

You're right about "beautifully crafted songs". And that should be credited too *horns*

And you're also right about the parallel with Elton John :)

I do however think that EJ was more of a genius than BJ. Many of EJ's songs were not only well-crafted but highly original. One cannot really say the latter about BJ.


Davoid Bowie:  Outside  and  Earthling

Very experimental and original *horns*

Any other Bowie fans here ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:45:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:08:30

Any other Bowie fan here ?

- Nicky

Yep.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:47:49
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:45:47
Yep.

What are your Bowie faves, Mad ?

Mine are Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust, Earthling, Outside, and Station to Station *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2014-10-09, 13:17:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:08:30
You're right about "beautifully crafted songs". And that should be credited too *horns*

And you're also right about the parallel with Elton John :)

I do however think that EJ was more of a genius than BJ. Many of EJ's songs were not only well-crafted but highly original. One cannot really say the latter about BJ.


- Nicky

How much of Elton's success is down to Bernie Taupin ? 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 13:33:52
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2014-10-09, 13:17:46
How much of Elton's success is down to Bernie Taupin ?

He seems to have inspired Elton a lot. I don't find his lyrics ingenious, but if they inspired Elton to make his magic, then they definitely have their merit.

Funky, how are you re Bowie ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 18:29:17
You guys are tooo much. Do you have to go into a looong deeep meditation to answer the questions "Do you like Bowie?" and "Which of his albums do you like?" ::)


Played:

Jeff Beck Group:  Self-titled

Jeff Beck is pantheon with me on the basis of his great Guitar Shop album (from 1989). But JBG (1972) really bores me. It's as if they had jammed for a while, then decided to record, and splashed together some lyrics. This cd goes out :(


Beatles:  Help!

This is where rock'n'roll becomes rock. There are some great songs on Help! - Yesterday of course, but also Ticket To Ride, and It's Only Love - but else it's pretty much do didi do didi etc.

Their next album, Rubber Soul, is the first rock and thus prog album in history (1965). It was a revolution !!!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-09, 19:14:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 18:29:17
You guys are tooo much. Do you have to go into a looong deeep meditation to answer the questions "Do you like Bowie?" and "Which of his albums do you like?" ::)
My favourite Bowie album is 'The Singles Collection' ;). Seriously: it's the only one I own and I play it so now and then. Favourite track probably 'Under Pressure' with mr. Mercury. Also dig 'Wild Is The Wind' and 'This Is Not America'.

np: IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 19:26:03
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-09, 19:14:04
My favourite Bowie album is 'The Singles Collection'

Teunis, I meant Mad and Funky. They were in the Room when I asked. I thought my questions were easy to answer ???

Thanx for your answer, Teunis. Looks like Bowie doesn't fill much in your listening ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-09, 20:02:08
Scary Monsters is my first real encounter with Bowie. I was more impressed with all the fuzz about its release than with the music (Fashion  :P). I remember rather clearly the Ashes To Ashes video, though.

I don't know Bowie enough (maybe he will be the subject one of my next travels back in time ?) but I sure dig some of his old songs a lot. Ziggy Stardust comes first of course, then enter Heroes, Under Pressure, This Is Not America (the related movie impressed me a lot as a kid). But as you can see, I only have sparse references ...

NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

Maybe the album that has grown the most on me after a very slow and low start. Totally amazing stuff  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-09, 21:56:11
NP AC/DC - Highway To Hell  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-10-10, 00:31:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:47:49
What are your Bowie faves, Mad ?

Mine are Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust, Earthling, Outside, and Station to Station *horns*

- Nicky

Aladin Sane, Heroes, Ziggy Stardust, Station to Station, Lets Dance (yeah, really), Earthling Space Oddity, The next Day and ... Tin Machine.
Don't really know why the majority neglected the Tin Machine album but I like the album.

Quite a big list, ain't it? ;)
But then again, the man has some serious discography.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-10-10, 00:32:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 19:26:03
Teunis, I meant Mad and Funky. They were in the Room when I asked. I thought my questions were easy to answer ???

Thanx for your answer, Teunis. Looks like Bowie doesn't fill much in your listening ;)

- Nicky

They were easy to answer.
The only problem is that I had to go to work and just got back home. ;)

Sorry for the delay, folks.  :-*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-10-10, 15:16:57
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2014-10-10, 00:32:17
They were easy to answer.
The only problem is that I had to go to work and just got back home. ;)

Sorry for the delay, folks.  :-*

Thanx, Mad :-*

The thing is that if I don't catch you guys in the Room, I usually never get an answer to my questions. It's only Teunis and Paxi who stick to a conversation - till now ;)


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2014-10-10, 00:31:23
But then again, the man has some serious discography.  *horns*

Yup, Bowie rules *horns*


Quote
Quite a big list, ain't it? ;)

8) Mad


Quote
Don't really know why the majority neglected the Tin Machine album but I like the album.

OK, Thanx for the tip :)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-09, 20:02:08
Scary Monsters is my first real encounter with Bowie. I was more impressed with all the fuzz about its release than with the music (Fashion  :P )

Fashion I skip nowadays :P


Quote
But as you can see, I only have sparse references ...

Try Earthling and Outside, Bupie. They're my Bowie faves these days.


NP  Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

This of course beats everything *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-10, 19:43:51
pp: Knight Area - Nine Paths
jp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive (First impression: they keep improving themselves. Definitely heavier, but great. Goosebumps prove that  *horns* ;))
np: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains (First listening. Needs some more listenings, but safe to say I'll like it more than 'Passion', which was a bit of a disappointment).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-10, 21:39:22
Today I had a fun day. I had a day off (which is always good) and so had my little brother. So we decided to play Pro Evolution Soccer on the PlayStation. Like old times.
And I played Flying Colors' "Second Nature" and some of "For The Journey" by Threshold, most of Opeth's "Pale Communion" and half of Neal Morse's "Songs From November". I even added a bit of Devin Townsend's "Addicted".
And no complains! :) Probably because he was on the winning side of the football game.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-10-12, 13:45:15
JP:
Threshold - "Hypothetical"
This album is highly regarded on most review websites. It is indeed very good, but somehow the most recent Threshold albums are more appealing to me.

JP:
Threshold - "For The Journey"
This is quickly becoming my favourite album of theirs. The writers duo of Karl Groom and Richard West is very effective. Especially Richard is very gifted since I seem to like his songs best. Which is also probably why I like recent albums more. Richard was not part of the writers team on "Hypothetical" if I read it right.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-10-12, 17:37:22
JP:
Flying Colors - "Flying Colors"

NP:
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

Their second album is something special. They have taken a big leap forward.
I tried to compile a little list of my favourites from both albums:

1. Blue Ocean (7:03)
2. The Storm (4:43)
3. Forever In A Daze (3:51)
4. Love Is What I'm Waiting For (3:29)
5. Infinite Fire (11:59)
6. Open Up Your Eyes (12:23)
7. Mask Machine (6:06)
8. The Fury Of My Love (5:11)
9. One Love Forever (7:21)
10. Cosmic Symphony (11:53)

Total: 1:13:59


And then they should add a bonus disc with all the other songs on it.
Now that would make a perfect album! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-12, 21:26:53
Today I played my latest purchases:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Threshold - For The Journey

I agree with PH, this one is so good, probably my favourite *horns*. It's a great progyear, it'll be a hell of a job to make a top-10 of 2014 releases. And 2015 will bring great albums too: e.g. Toto, DeeExpus, Sylvan, Subsignal 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-13, 08:24:53
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-10-12, 17:37:22
Their second album is something special. They have taken a big leap forward.
I agree.
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-12, 21:26:53
And 2015 will bring great albums too: e.g. Toto, DeeExpus, Sylvan, Subsignal 8).
Looking forward to these two indeed !

JF Kansas - Vinyl Confessions

NP Kansas - Audio-Visions  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-13, 12:08:09
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-13, 08:24:53
I agree.

Flying Colors reminds me a lot of Transatlantic on this album. Actually, I think I like this album better than "Kaleidoscope" which was released earlier this year...

Fun fact about Transatlantic: "The name of the band was originally planned to be "Second Nature", but was changed to Transatlantic on suggestion by the cover artist Per Nordin."
source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_(band))


NP: Threshold - "For The Journey" (again)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-10-13, 19:33:24
Anathema - Alternative 4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-13, 20:01:42
What a coincidence Teunis. At the moment I'm listening to:

Anathema - "Distant Satellites"

Which is alright (actually, it's more than 'alright'), but didn't make such an impact on me as "Weather Systems" did. That album was a huge impact and opened my eyes to Anathema.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-13, 21:30:31
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-10-13, 20:01:42
That album was a huge impact and opened my eyes to Anathema.

Now that I think of it. The first ever album I heard by Anathema was "Falling Deeper". Nevertheless "Weather Systems" was still a huge impact and remains my favourite.


JP:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part One"

NP:
Big Big Train - "English Electric, Part Two"

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2014-10-13, 21:36:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-09, 12:08:30
David Bowie:  Outside  and  Earthling

Very experimental and original *horns*

Any other Bowie fans here ?

- Nicky
Yep, here's another one. I have "The Platinum Collection" (3cd), Hours, Heathen, Reality, Reality Tour Live, Next Day and am familiar with Earthling and Outside. Great stuff. Heathen is my favourite of the later works, before that I don't really know the albums except for the tracks that are on "Platinum Collection". He has quite a serious discography indeed.

On topic: np Mystery - The World Is A Game

bp: Fish - A Feast Of Consequences
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-14, 07:15:46
NP Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

One of my "never gets airplay" famous prog albums. Giving it another try ...

Edit : I think that even if it was the only song left on Earth, I still would not like Shallow  :P There are nice songs though (Lazarus, Arriving ...) but Deadwing will never become a favorite of mine, I am afraid ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-14, 13:56:42
NP Work Of Art - Artwork
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-10-14, 18:48:14
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-10-13, 21:30:31
Now that I think of it. The first ever album I heard by Anathema was "Falling Deeper". Nevertheless "Weather Systems" was still a huge impact and remains my favourite.
Mine was 'We're Here Because We're Here. Although I still love it, I find 'Weather Systems' a tiny bit better.

Today:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Gazpacho - Demon
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains

np: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-15, 19:13:49
Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 20:23:38
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-14, 07:15:46
NP Porcupine Tree - Deadwing

One of my "never gets airplay" famous prog albums. Giving it another try ...

Edit : I think that even if it was the only song left on Earth, I still would not like Shallow  :P There are nice songs though (Lazarus, Arriving ...) but Deadwing will never become a favorite of mine, I am afraid ...

"Deadwing" is one of my absolute favourite prog albums. It's in my top five of 2005. "Octavarium", "Pepper's Ghost", "?" and "Picture" are the other four.
I like the brutalness of Shallow. The instrumental middle bit where it goes crazy (and with the unintelligible vocals) is an adrenaline moment for me. But I agree that Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is probably the best track on the album.

Wow... how opinions differ...


NP: Gazpacho - "March Of Ghosts"

This album is really nice. I think I would recommend this album to anyone who doesn't know Gazpacho. It's the easiest to get into I guess. Nice melodies that actually go somewhere. Gazpacho is a very difficult band to get into anyway. I do recognise the quality in their recent "Demon" album, but I need more time with that one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-10-15, 21:10:42
Marillion ~ Grendel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 22:16:33
Gazpacho - "Demon"

Ok, some very nice bits here and there. The bonus track is pretty. Can't see this being my number one this year though. Most of the songs are just too long I guess. Some nice moments and clever ideas but spread out over a long dull track. They do the shorter songs really well.
And "Night" was so much better. I was really mesmerized by that one. And it had long songs too. So I dunno what it is. From what I've heard "Tick Tock" was also better (is that remastered edition still going to be released?) and "March Of Ghosts", well, I just told you. Really like that one.

Teunis, how do you rate the Gazpacho albums? I know you're pretty fond of "Tick Tock" and I remember you saying "Demon" was pretty high on your 2014 releases?

I always forget that they've released three albums before "Night". It's their breakthrough album ofcourse. But "Bravo" has some nice moments as well!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-16, 15:15:58
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 20:23:38
"Deadwing" is one of my absolute favourite prog albums. It's in my top five of 2005. "Octavarium", "Pepper's Ghost", "?" and "Picture" are the other four.
I like the brutalness of Shallow. The instrumental middle bit where it goes crazy (and with the unintelligible vocals) is an adrenaline moment for me. But I agree that Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is probably the best track on the album.

Wow... how opinions differ...
Indeed ... but I think that we are both tolerant enough to live with these different opinions ;)

NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

It's incredible how this album has grown on me. I am almost to the point where I want to get on that bus. Bring the new album (unfortunately with a change of vocalist  :P) !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-16, 18:57:17
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 22:16:33
From what I've heard "Tick Tock" was also better (is that remastered edition still going to be released?)
Definitely, this is what Gazpacho wrote on their Facebook page on 5th October:
The cd remaster of tick tock with bonus track "independence day" should also be ready in a few weeks so as you gather, we're milking our back catalogue dry. Just kidding, as it has been unavailable for so long on cd it will be nice to know that it's back in the world.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 22:16:33
Teunis, how do you rate the Gazpacho albums? I know you're pretty fond of "Tick Tock" and I remember you saying "Demon" was pretty high on your 2014 releases?

I always forget that they've released three albums before "Night". It's their breakthrough album ofcourse. But "Bravo" has some nice moments as well!
You are right about 'Tick Tock'; still my favourite Gazpacho album, then Night, Demon (played it a lot and still growing), March Of Ghosts and Missa Atropos. The albums before 'Night' are nice, but not so essential IMO.

jp: Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
np: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-16, 19:24:24
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-16, 18:57:17
Definitely, this is what Gazpacho wrote on their Facebook page on 5th October:
The cd remaster of tick tock with bonus track "independence day" should also be ready in a few weeks so as you gather, we're milking our back catalogue dry. Just kidding, as it has been unavailable for so long on cd it will be nice to know that it's back in the world.
You are right about 'Tick Tock'; still my favourite Gazpacho album, then Night, Demon (played it a lot and still growing), March Of Ghosts and Missa Atropos. The albums before 'Night' are nice, but not so essential IMO.

Splendid! :)

Mine was thrashed by some handsome young dude who took 'cleaning up' a little bit too seriously. ;)

np> Enchant ~ The Great Divide

I was waiting for this. :)
Nice new album of Enchant.
Was it worth the wait?
Yes, and no.
No, because now that Ted is the singer in the Mighty Beard he sounds somewhat misplaced in Enchant.
Yes, because I always had a weak spot for this band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-10-16, 23:35:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-16, 15:15:58
Indeed ... but I think that we are both tolerant enough to live with these different opinions ;)

No! >:( ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-16, 15:15:58
NP DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

It's incredible how this album has grown on me. I am almost to the point where I want to get on that bus. Bring the new album (unfortunately with a change of vocalist  :P) !

I still need to listen properly to this album. I don't even know why I bought it. But it seems you are pretty enthusiastic about it, so I'll definitely will give it a try.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-16, 18:57:17
Definitely, this is what Gazpacho wrote on their Facebook page on 5th October:
The cd remaster of tick tock with bonus track "independence day" should also be ready in a few weeks so as you gather, we're milking our back catalogue dry. Just kidding, as it has been unavailable for so long on cd it will be nice to know that it's back in the world.

Nice! 8) I'm looking forward to giving them my money.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-16, 18:57:17
You are right about 'Tick Tock'; still my favourite Gazpacho album, then Night, Demon (played it a lot and still growing), March Of Ghosts and Missa Atropos.

I have to say "Demon" is indeed a grower! Liked it much better already than the last time I played it. And now I feel the urge to play it again, which is absolutely a good sign. "Missa Atropos" is the other album that I have played just once and need to revisit really soon.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-16, 18:57:17
The albums before 'Night' are nice, but not so essential IMO.

I agree. Not essential indeed. But from "Night" on they are a band to be reckoned with. Now that I think of it, their music is actually totally different from anything else.
It IS an interesting band.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-16, 19:24:24
np> Enchant ~ The Great Divide

I was waiting for this. :)
Nice new album of Enchant.
Was it worth the wait?
Yes, and no.
No, because now that Ted is the singer in the Mighty Beard he sounds somewhat misplaced in Enchant.
Yes, because I always had a weak spot for this band.

Can you please explain why he sounds misplaced in Enchant? I don't get it.
I'm very curious to this release, because although initially I didn't like Ted's voice that much, I came to really like it!
I'll check it out!
Have to set priorities though, because there are soooooooo many new albums coming out lately. It's hard to keep up.
I think I can name more than five albums that have been released and that I would like to have.

The new Lunatic Soul is one of them. Anyone heard that one yet?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-17, 10:49:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-10-16, 23:35:59
I still need to listen properly to this album. I don't even know why I bought it. But it seems you are pretty enthusiastic about it, so I'll definitely will give it a try.
You own it ? Play it ASAP. Don't be turned off by the heaviness of the first song (as I was at first but now I love it !) because right after that you get the wonderful Maybe September, then the clever instrumental Marty And The Magic Moose (nice title, isn't it ?), then the long eponymous epic (that takes time to sink in but is worth the effort) and, last but not least, the closer Memo.
QuoteI'm very curious to this release, because although initially I didn't like Ted's voice that much, I came to really like it!
I'll check it out!
I just ordered the two CDs edition. My advice would be to go for this one since it's just a few euros more (at least here in France) and it has some great songs from previous albums on CD 2.

NP Threshold - March Of Progress  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-17, 11:18:09
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-17, 10:49:36
You own it ? Play it ASAP. Don't be turned off by the heaviness of the first song (as I was at first but now I love it !) because right after that you get the wonderful Maybe September, then the clever instrumental Marty And The Magic Moose (nice title, isn't it ?), then the long eponymous epic (that takes time to sink in but is worth the effort) and, last but not least, the closer Memo.

Coincidentally I was just playing this. And I instantly remembered the first three songs which means that the hooks are there and were locked in my subconscious. ::)
I don't mind the heaviness of the first track at all. I didn't even notice it was heavy. ;)
The second song has a very slow first half, which made me skip the song when I first listened to it. But the second half is Neo-Prog of the highest order. Fantastic song indeed.
Marty And The Magic Moose is also really nice.
Really like these first three songs. After that, as you say, it needs more time to sink in. But I'll make sure to invest more into it.

I don't understand what happened to Mark Kelly in Marillion. He's really all over the place here on this album. But in Marillion he's more playing ambient soundscapes with an occasional minimalistic solo.

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-17, 10:49:36
I just ordered the two CDs edition. My advice would be to go for this one since it's just a few euros more (at least here in France) and it has some great songs from previous albums on CD 2.

That seems like a very nice bonus.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-17, 17:06:28
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-10-17, 11:18:09
The second song has a very slow first half, which made me skip the song when I first listened to it. But the second half is Neo-Prog of the highest order. Fantastic song indeed.
;)
QuoteI don't understand what happened to Mark Kelly in Marillion. He's really all over the place here on this album. But in Marillion he's more playing ambient soundscapes with an occasional minimalistic solo.
I read an Andy Ditchfield's interview where he specifies that he plays a lot of keyboards himself on the album -not to minimize Mark Kelly's input, though- and that it is funny how much people can go wrong when being asked what parts are Mark Kelly's or his. But I join you when you state -in other words- that the keyboards parts are more exciting here than on recent Marillion albums. I think that the last Marillion album where I really enjoyed the keyboards is This Strange Engine.

PP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
PP Threshold - Critical Mass
PP Threshold - Hypothetical
NP Threshold - Subsurface

Next on the line are Critical Energy and For The Journey. Because, yes, you noticed it, today is "Threshold's Marathon Day". As for every marathon, it can be tiring at times but in this case it also produces an above average rise of endorphins : Light And Space, Slipstream, Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams, Mission Profile, Ashes, The Hours, That's Whty We Came, etc. It sure helps to run faster  *horns*

Still don't know where For The Journey will rank at the end of the race but so far March Of Progress remains a solid leader, closely followed by Dead Reckoning. For The Journey is competing with Hypothetical and Subsurface while Critical Mass is a few meters behind. The older contenders, I don't know them  :-[

Edit : wow, Subsurface is really good, it has left Hypothetical behind and is gaining some significant ground over Dead Reckoning. I think that by now even March In Progress' first place is not safe. Ground Control, Stop Dead, Flags And Footprints (my favorite ballad of theirs), awesome stuff !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-17, 19:23:27
Today:
Abel Ganz - Abel Ganz
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Toto - Absolutely Live
Threshold - For The Journey

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-10-16, 23:35:59
The new Lunatic Soul is one of them. Anyone heard that one yet?
np: Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam

Second time that I hear it. In the same vein as the other albums, but I'd say it's less dark. Beautiful stuff, but needs more listenings to 'land' :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-18, 10:32:53
IQ - The Road Of Bones ( 8) certainly in the top-3 of favourite 2014 releases)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-18, 18:58:09
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-10-16, 23:35:59


Can you please explain why he sounds misplaced in Enchant? I don't get it.
I'm very curious to this release, because although initially I didn't like Ted's voice that much, I came to really like it!
I'll check it out!

For some reason he sounds better with Spock's Beard than with Enchant.
Don't know why...a gut feeling. ;)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-18, 19:24:40
jp: Cosmograf - Capacitor
np: Pink Floyd - Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-19, 21:25:36
Today:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Threshold - For The Journey
Toto - Tambu

np: SymphoShop (radio)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-10-19, 23:23:55
Earlier:
Lunatic Soul - "Lunatic Soul I"
Lunatic Soul - "Lunatic Soul II"
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"
Blackfield - "Welcome To My DNA"

Just finished:
Gazpacho - "Demon"

And now I'm going to bed. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-20, 14:08:35
NP Threshold - For The Journey

I took a ticket for their only gig in France. Me happy  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-20, 18:08:55
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-20, 14:08:35
NP Threshold - For The Journey

I took a ticket for their only gig in France. Me happy  :)

Nice! 8)
Since bands only go come to "013", Tilburg or "De Boerderij", Zoetermeer, I stopped traveling all across the country going to concerts.
Instead, I rather buy new albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-20, 18:16:24
Today I played two albums I don't play very often:

Devin Townsend - "Deconstruction"
Devin Townsend - "Ghost"

The former I won't be playing much in the future. It's musically mostly alright, but the lyrics....
The lyrics are totally not my thing and some parts of the 'lyrics' are making me cringe.

"Ghost" is very very very ambient. And because of that, I know I won't be playing this much either.

Tuomas Holopainen - "The Life And Times Of Scrooge"

I like this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-10-20, 18:52:22
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
Touching:

Guns N' Roses Hall of Fame 2012   www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZW1Fe2jkaI

If you don't want to hear all the speeches, jump to 11 minutes, where they play Sweet Child O' Mine *horns*

Axl didn't wanna join the ceremony - surprise ? ;) - so Myles Kennedy does the vocals. He's of course super, but still it's a bit spot-off, as it should'v been Axl. To me Axl is the one who most of all incorporates GNR, with Slash of course a close second. Axl was the superb "madness" of GNR, and without him they are a great rock band, but not the unique marvel that they were. It's Axl who makes GNR pantheon 8)


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-10-15, 20:23:38
"Deadwing" is one of my absolute favourite prog albums.

Deadwing is the great masterpiece of PT, daring, experimental, at times real harsh and heavy *horns*


Quote
It's in my top five of 2005. "Octavarium", "Pepper's Ghost", "?" and "Picture" are the other four.

You're right about Octavarium and PG, Paxi. Who made Picture ?


Quote
I like the brutalness of Shallow. The instrumental middle bit where it goes crazy (and with the unintelligible vocals) is an adrenaline moment for me. But I agree that Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is probably the best track on the album.

Maybe surprising to you guys, I like Lazarus best. What a wonderful song :)

It's among my alltime fave songs together with Midnight Shadow, Ascension, I Will Remember (Queensrÿche), and some other great songs.


Quote
Wow... how opinions differ...

Don't forget: He's French. The French are a different race. I'v also tugged out tufts of my hair :o


Quote from: erik on Mon, 2014-10-13, 21:36:10
Yep, here's another one. I have "The Platinum Collection" (3cd), Hours, Heathen, Reality, Reality Tour Live, Next Day and am familiar with Earthling and Outside. Great stuff. Heathen is my favourite of the later works, before that I don't really know the albums except for the tracks that are on "Platinum Collection". He has quite a serious discography indeed.

*horns* Erik

My alltime Bowie fave is Diamond Dogs. That album swept me off the ground in those days *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-21, 17:20:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
Don't forget: He's French. The French are a different race. I'v also tugged out tots of my hair :o
I don't have the slightest idea about the meaning of your last sentence (even my online dictionary didn't help for once) but I assume it's a compliment, isn't it ?  ;D

JF Threshold - Subsurface

It's now official : Flags And Footprints has entered my Top 3 of Threshold's songs, along with Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams and The Hours. I played the song about 20 times today  *horns*

NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 17:45:36
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-21, 17:20:42
I don't have the slightest idea about the meaning of your last sentence (even my online dictionary didn't help for once) but I assume it's a compliment, isn't it ?  ;D

Of course it's a complimènt, mon amie. You know me :D

Man, disowning the great Nostradamus, my oh my :(


Quote
JF Threshold - Subsurface

Good call, Bupie, great album *horns*

Another compliment from me (this time real) :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-10-21, 19:02:27
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-10-21, 22:34:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
Deadwing is the great masterpiece of PT, daring, experimental, at times real harsh and heavy *horns*

My PT top five at the moment:

1. Deadwing
2. In Absentia
3. Fear Of A Blank Planet
4. The Incident
5. The Sky Moves Sideways

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
You're right about Octavarium and PG, Paxi. Who made Picture ?

"Picture" is by Kino. It's the first cd I ever bought and their gig is the first I ever attended. Never would've thought that it would also be their last album and the last time I'd see them live.

And what do you think of "?" Nicky?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
Maybe surprising to you guys, I like Lazarus best. What a wonderful song :)

That IS surprising indeed. But it is also a very nice song.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 15:53:40
... Midnight Shadow ...

Do you mean Moonlight Shadow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e80qhyovOnA) or do you mean this (http://nl.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=midnight%20shadow)?
(hmm... you learn something new every day by googling a few words...)

It would be cool if you actually meant this song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCjQGd4nxsg) by Harry Gregson-Williams, but somehow I think you're probably just talking about Mike Oldfield's fantastic song. A really nice one!

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-21, 17:20:42
It's now official : Flags And Footprints has entered my Top 3 of Threshold's songs, along with Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams and The Hours. I played the song about 20 times today  *horns*

Yes, Flags And Footprints is a really good song! It also made such an impression on me. I used to play the song three times in a row before going to the next one. I love how it mixes heavy guitars with a very gentle melody. A really catchy power ballad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-22, 10:08:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-10-21, 17:45:36
Of course it's a complimènt, mon amie.
Don't feminize me Nicky, I already have enough problems without that one ...
QuoteMan, disowning the great Nostradamus, my oh my :(
Oh, you remember that ? I know it broke your heart when I did it  :)

PP Threshold - Dead Reckoning
Maybe the most consistent of theirs IMHO, in the sense that I enjoy almost everything on it when there are a few misses for me on their other albums.

JF DeeExpus - Half Way Home
A wonderful debut  *horns*

NP Enchant - The Great Divide
First listen since I found it late in my mail box yesterday.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-22, 10:18:49
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-10-21, 22:34:38
My PT top five at the moment:

1. Deadwing
2. In Absentia
3. Fear Of A Blank Planet
4. The Incident
5. The Sky Moves Sideways

Interesting. Long time since I listened to any PT. You inspired me to think about my top five.

1 - Fear of a Blank Planet
2 - In Absentia
3 - Deadwing
4 - The Incident
5 - Lightbulb Sun

Going to listen to Deadwing as soon as I get home. I used to play Open Car with my band years ago. I remember our drummer struggling with the rhythm at first but once he got hold of it... 8) It's such a cool song to play.

Another Deadwing-related memory: While on holiday in Malta in 2011 some band was playing covers on a square near a beautiful church. I was walking by and thinking "hey I know that song". Turns out they were playing Shallow! Although the singer sucked it was nice to hear some prog on the streets. I think I was the only one in the audience who knew the song though. ::)

Hey guys, have any of you heard Pendragon's new album called 'Men Who Climb Mountains'? I think it's a bit of a let-down. I have listened to it a few times but it does nothing for me. It sounds a bit uninspired to be honest. I miss the passion (how's that for a reference? ;D)!

NP: Threshold - For The Journey

Great album. I always thought Mac was the best singer Threshold ever had. But Damian Wilson is really impressing me, first on March of Progress and now on For The Journey.  *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-22, 12:17:11
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-10-21, 22:34:38
My PT top five at the moment: ...

That actually makes sense, Paxi 8)

I haven't heard PT enough to rank their albums with certainty. I have to listen to them more soon ....

Particularly Blank Planet - which I'll have to get anew, as I lent it out to somebody, you know :(

I would definitely put Deadwing on top. But then it gets difficult ???

I actually couldn't do that with many groups. Maybe only Beatles, Floyd, Zep, and Sagoth - and Outworld, as they only made one album ;D

Even with Arena and DT I would vacillate, altho I've listened to'm masses.


Quote
"Picture" is by Kino.

OK, I had forgotten that one. But I have it, and I enjoyed it very much at the time I got into Arena, particularly Losers Day Parade. Man, that's almost ten years ago now :o

I'll have to listen to it again ....


Quote
It's the first cd I ever bought and their gig is the first I ever attended.

8) Paxi. There's always something special about first-loves ;)


Quote
And what do you think of "?" Nicky?

I actually have four albums by Neal. I haven't listened to'm sufficiently. Will take him up again ....


Quote
That IS surprising indeed. But it is also a very nice song.

Well, I'm very much a romantic too ;)

You know, what raises Sagoth above so many other metal groups imo is that they're drenched in melody ;)


Quote
Do you mean Moonlight Shadow ? ... somehow I think you're probably just talking about Mike Oldfield's fantastic song. A really nice one!

You're right. I often make that mistake: Calling it Midnight Shadow ::)

I think I'll tell Mike to change the name ;D

Man, how I can listen to that song again and again 8)

Just like the other three.

Paxi, have you listened to I Will Remember ? Also one of the absolute killer songs. It has sort of a monastic mood. And Geoff's singing is absolutely sublime :)

And the album Diamond Dogs ? It's very goth, but also tremendously melodic - very special in a 8) way.


Quote
It would be cool if you actually meant this song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCjQGd4nxsg) by Harry Gregson-Williams

I'll check it up .... :)


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-22, 10:08:36
Don't feminize me Nicky, I already have enough problems without that one

Oh yeah, that's that f*in French grammar.


Quote
Oh, you remember that ? I know it broke your heart when I did it  :)

That's the worst one you pulled on me, Bupie :'(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-22, 17:09:02
NP  Kino:  Picture  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-22, 19:41:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-22, 10:18:49
Hey guys, have any of you heard Pendragon's new album called 'Men Who Climb Mountains'? I think it's a bit of a let-down. I have listened to it a few times but it does nothing for me. It sounds a bit uninspired to be honest. I miss the passion (how's that for a reference? ;D)!
IMO it's a big improvement in comparison with 'Passion'. That awful rap and yodel ::), don't play the album that often. I find 'Men Who Climb' mountains a great album with great melodies and guitar solos. There are only 25 seconds I don't like: the repeated lyrics 'I trusted you' in the track 'Faces of Darkness' :-\. My favourite Pendie album stays 'The Window Of Life' though 8).

Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:21:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2014-10-22, 17:09:02
NP  Kino:  Picture  *horns*
I am happy that you like that one. I played it so many times but I am not in the mood these days. And sorry for Nostradamus but I guess that it made somebody else happy (I should check the note I received from the buyer for this sale though).

Happy to see Tom back and telling stories too  ;)

NP Work Of Art - Framework

This one is growing on me fast. Very good AOR album : nothing more but it's enough for me  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:46:50
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-22, 19:41:32
IMO it's a big improvement in comparison with 'Passion'. That awful rap and yodel ::), don't play the album that often. I find 'Men Who Climb' mountains a great album with great melodies and guitar solos. There are only 25 seconds I don't like: the repeated lyrics 'I trusted you' in the track 'Faces of Darkness' :-\. My favourite Pendie album stays 'The Window Of Life' though 8).

Although I do like Passion I think their best album is Pure. I listened MWCM again last night and I have to say Come Home Jack is a good song. Maybe the album will grow on me. Needs more listens though. But Teunis, please tell me, where are the guitarsolo's? Sure, there are a few leads here and there, but not the big solo's we're used to.  ::)

Also played Deadwing last night. Still a fab album with some great songs, but not better than In Absentia and Fear of a Blank Planet.

NP: Knight Area - Hyperdrive

Wow, KA going progmetal? 8) *horns*

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:21:41
Happy to see Tom back and telling stories too  ;)

I'm trying... :D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-23, 14:28:54
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:21:41
sorry for Nostradamus but I guess that it made somebody else happy

I have to keep telling myself "He's French, he's French...." :o

Btw I have to apologise to you: I used the Danish word "tots". The English word is "tufts". Maybe the sentence makes more sense now. I lost all my hair on that Nostra thingy :P

Glad you used a dictionary, Bupie. Even Frenchies can become more international :D


Quote
Happy to see Tom back and telling stories too  ;)

Seconded :)

Just hope he doesn't expect us to share the nappy-changin ::)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:46:50
But Teunis, please tell me, where are the guitarsolo's?

;D

Always very polite, Tom ;)

Hey Tom, done some Sagoth ? Just because one's got a baby don't mean one's gotta be a pussy ;)


JP  Queensrÿche:  Rage For Order  and  The Warning

Just realised how utterly fabulous these albums are *horns*

I just wanted to hear I Will Remember, and I ended up hearing the whole album. Also I Dream In Infrared and Walk In The Shadows are immense.

So, who's Rÿche here ?

I know that Mad's enthusiastic about the first albums - so Mad, you don't need to answer, just go off to work ;)

Anyone else ?


NP  Stormlord:  At The Gates Of Utopia

Wiki: Stormlord is an extreme metal (self-classified as "extreme epic metal") band from Rome, Italy. They have released five full-length albums, which are: Supreme Art Of War (1999), At The Gates Of Utopia (2001), The Gorgon Cult (2004), Mare Nostrum (2008) and Hesperia (2013). Their prominent use of keyboards compared to many other black metal bands gives their sound an epic feel, much like power metal.

Cool, better than Rhapsody as I remember them, but I gotta get back to them too ....

Also remind me of Swedish Skyfire - but probably noone here knows them :(

Stormlord were mentioned in the Sagoth Fan Group. There's the epicness, speed, but not much else in common.

But let's see, Utopia's already better on second listen 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-24, 19:37:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-23, 10:46:50
But Teunis, please tell me, where are the guitarsolo's? Sure, there are a few leads here and there, but not the big solo's we're used to.  ::)
They're e.g. on 'Come Home Jack', 'Faces Of Darkness' and 'Explorers Of The Infinite'. But I agree: not as long and epic like on 'Breaking The Spell' from 'The Window Of Life', which is my all time favourite Pendragon track *horns*.

jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-25, 12:33:17
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-10-25, 16:49:10
pp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
jp: Threshold - For The Journey
np: Toto - Mindfields
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-25, 19:22:27
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-22, 10:18:49
Interesting. Long time since I listened to any PT. You inspired me to think about my top five.

1 - Fear of a Blank Planet
2 - In Absentia
3 - Deadwing
4 - The Incident
5 - Lightbulb Sun

Nice!
I'm a sucker for lists.  :P

01 - Deadwing
02 - In Absentia
03 - Fear of a Blank Planet
04 - Lightbulb Sun
05 - The Sky Moves Sideways

Don't really like stereotype answers or in this case, lists, but it is quite similar to what you lot think.
I could've made a bigger list, but decided to keep things simple, as the music is complex already.

QuoteHey guys, have any of you heard Pendragon's new album called 'Men Who Climb Mountains'? I think it's a bit of a let-down. I have listened to it a few times but it does nothing for me. It sounds a bit uninspired to be honest. I miss the passion (how's that for a reference? ;D)!


With Believe Pendragon started to change a bit but I didn't really like that album.
That was different with both Pure and Passion but now I don't really listen to Passion anymore.
Pure however, is still one of their best albums, especially Indigo is such a gem!

I really like their new album as well.
Nick sings, if one could call it singing in the first place, better than ever (!?).
Solo's are scarce but the melodies makes up for that. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-10-25, 21:51:26
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-25, 19:22:27
01 - Deadwing
02 - In Absentia
03 - Fear of a Blank Planet
04 - Lightbulb Sun
05 - The Sky Moves Sideways

That's quite similar to my list. Except you got "Lightbulb Sun" instead of "The Incident".
And you and I both have "The Sky Moves Sideways" in our list.

So it seems that Maddox has to listen a bit more to "The Incident", Tom has to listen to "The Sky Moves Sideways" and I am going to listen to "Lightbulb Sun".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-25, 23:34:05
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2014-10-25, 21:51:26
That's quite similar to my list. Except you got "Lightbulb Sun" instead of "The Incident".
And you and I both have "The Sky Moves Sideways" in our list.

Funny, didn't notice that. ;)

QuoteSo it seems that Maddox has to listen a bit more to "The Incident", Tom has to listen to "The Sky Moves Sideways" and I am going to listen to "Lightbulb Sun".

Time to schedule a listening-party? ;)

It's not that I find The Incident a bad album, it isn't.
I always had In Absentia and Lightbulb Sun as their top best albums but one has to choose.
I picked The Sky simply because the alternate version on cd two.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-25, 23:34:44
While Heaven Wept ~ Suspended in Aphelion

Awe-some!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-10-26, 21:27:20
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-10-26, 22:09:00
Lunatic Soul - "Impressions"

This works so well on an evening. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-27, 10:29:08
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

This works so well on a morning. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-10-27, 11:50:36
Seventh Wonder ~ The Great Escape

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2014-10-27, 13:27:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-23, 14:28:54
Hey Tom, done some Sagoth ? Just because one's got a baby don't mean one's gotta be a pussy ;)

I have, a few times actually. But it's not for me I'm afraid. I don't get it. There are nice melodies, but I can't get past the singing.

I'm really into baby-metal these days. You should try it. :P

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-10-25, 19:22:27
With Believe Pendragon started to change a bit but I didn't really like that album.
That was different with both Pure and Passion but now I don't really listen to Passion anymore.
Pure however, is still one of their best albums, especially Indigo is such a gem!

Yes. I love Pure. And I love Indigo as well. And I feel the same about Passion Mad. I can't remember when I played it last. Have to say I'm making progress with Men Who Climb Mountains btw. I was very disappointed after the first few listens but now it's getting better with each spin.

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-10-27, 10:29:08
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

This works so well on a morning. 8)

This works well whenever it gets played.

JP: Haken - The Mountain
NP: DeeExpus - The King of Number 33

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-10-27, 15:56:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2014-10-27, 13:27:30
But it's not for me I'm afraid. I don't get it. There are nice melodies, but I can't get past the singing.

Yeah, I'v heard that before :-\

Well, Sagoth is for real men .... :P


Quote
I have, a few times actually.

Thanx for giving them a run, Tom. Sagoth is "my" band, so it means something to me :)


Quote
I'm really into baby-metal these days. You should try it. :P

Whew, Tom, if your baby starts growlin, I'd be worried, man :o

You're wife aint called Rosemary by any chance ::)


Quote
Yes. I love Pure. And I love Indigo as well. And I feel the same about Passion Mad.

Yeah, took some time, mainly cuz of the "singing" ;)

... but I ended up loving those three albums, and Pendragon is Pantheon with me *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-10-27, 15:57:08
PP Genesis -Three Sides Live

I have the original edition, the one with the previously unreleased studio songs. And I have to confess that (unlike almost everybody else from what I read) I like them, especially Paperlate which is a nice poppy tune that got me impressed some thirty yeas ago.

NP Flying Colors - Second Nature

Sounds like an obvious choice in The Room these days  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-10-27, 19:48:05
jp: Millenium - In Search Of The Perfect Melody
np: Kingfisher Sky - Arms Of Morpheus

Both on Progstreaming.com. I won't have a run to my local record shop ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-28, 10:59:59
NP Threshold - Subsurface

Since Mad said that he loves lists, here is my Threshold ranking :

1. Dead Reckoning
2. Subsurface
3. March Of Progress
4. Hypothetical
5. For The Journey
6. Critical Mass

List subject to additions and possible changes when I have listened to other Threshold albums that are on their way home, apart from Psychedelicatessen that I haven't ordered yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-10-28, 11:59:36
I also like lists! ;D

My Threshold list would possibly look a bit like this:

1. "For The Journey"
2. "Dead Reckoning"
3. "Subsurface"
4. "March Of Progress"
5. "Hypothetical"
6. "Replica"

Yeah, I REALLY like the new one, it's all that Threshold stands for I guess. Catchiness and heaviness.
And "Dead Reckoning" has long been my favourite. I actually struggled with the first two in this top five. With "Dead Reckoning" everything is right. In my opinion it's a BIG step from "Subsurface", which was my first Threshold album.
"March Of Progress" I think is at least as good as "Subsurface". Again I was in doubt which of the two is the best. "March Of Progress" has a strong first half, where the the last five or six songs took me a long time to grasp.
Then comes "Hypothetical" which I don't play as much as the rest. I do like it when I listen to it, but I bought this album just because of high ratings at the time.
"Replica" is the odd one in this list, because it is labeled as a fanclub release. It actually is a "best of" of some sort. It holds reworked and/or acoustic songs from "Wounded Land", "Extinct Instinct", "Clone", "Hypothetical", "Critical Mass" and "Subsurface" and two 'previously unreleased' songs (Endless Sea and Torn To Shreds) which I particularly like.

I think I need to upgrade my Threshold collection... Probably "Critical Mass" and "Clone" first and work my way back from there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2014-10-28, 13:46:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-10-27, 15:56:33
Well, Sagoth is for real men .... :P

So then, why do you like 'em? :P

QuoteThanx for giving them a run, Tom. Sagoth is "my" band, so it means something to me :)

That's the least I could do since you kept harassing me! ;D

Quote
Whew, Tom, if your baby starts growlin, I'd be worried, man :o

You're wife aint called Rosemary by any chance ::)

Oh sh*t ??? .................. ;D

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-10-28, 10:59:59
NP Threshold - Subsurface

Since Mad said that he loves lists, here is my Threshold ranking :

1. Dead Reckoning
2. Subsurface
3. March Of Progress
4. Hypothetical
5. For The Journey
6. Critical Mass

List subject to additions and possible changes when I have listened to other Threshold albums that are on their way home, apart from Psychedelicatessen that I haven't ordered yet.

Here's my Threshold-ranking:

1 - March Of Progress Played this album almost non-stop while making an unforgettable round-trip in Costa Rica. Listening to it brings me back there.
2 - Subsurface What a killer track to start the album with. Mission Profile is in my eyes the very best song Threshold ever wrote.
3 - For The Journey The Box stands out but there's a lot more greatness to be found. Still needs more time to sink in though.
4 - Dead Reckoning The last album with Mac. :( My favourite songs are Pilot in the Sky of Dreams, Safe to Fly and One Degree Down.
5 - Hypothetical The first Threshold-album I owned. And loved it. Still sounds great today.
6 - Critical Mass One word: Titletrack.

NP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky The Seventh Degree of Separation ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-10-28, 18:27:46
Phi - Now The Waves Of Sound Remain (first and last time I heard this album ::) ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-10-28, 21:39:29
JP:
Devin Townsend - "Z²"

Well, not bad. First listen. Went a bit over my head.
The first disc "Sky Blue" sounds a bit like "Epicloud" 2. Just a bit more epic and a bit more loud I guess. Didn't hear all of it, because after a while I really wanted to listen to the second disc. "Dark Matters" is very fun. Skipped a bit through the songs. Yeah I know, but I just know this album needs to be listened to with full attention.
This IS probably very very good! Yeah, I want to listen to this again. Not now though.

Oh let me just tell you that the packaging is VERY nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-29, 14:50:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2014-10-28, 21:39:29
JP:
Devin Townsend - "Z²"

Well, not bad. First listen. Went a bit over my head.
The first disc "Sky Blue" sounds a bit like "Epicloud" 2. Just a bit more epic and a bit more loud I guess. Didn't hear all of it, because after a while I really wanted to listen to the second disc. "Dark Matters" is very fun. Skipped a bit through the songs. Yeah I know, but I just know this album needs to be listened to with full attention.
This IS probably very very good! Yeah, I want to listen to this again. Not now though.

Oh let me just tell you that the packaging is VERY nice!

I don't know what it is between Devin Townsend and me (it's not what you think. No, really, it isn't! :P). I absolutely love Ki and Addicted but the rest of his catalog not so much. However I never heard Epicloud. Can you recommend that album to me?

JP: John Wesley - Disconnect
I saw him with his band live a few weeks ago. They were supporting Flying Colors. Enjoyable concert and good album! :)

NP: Evergrey - Hymns for the Broken
This is a true return to form. After The Inner Circle they released 3 albums that left me cold. This album however... *horns* Anyone here into Evergrey?

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-29, 15:27:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-29, 14:50:04
NP: Evergrey - Hymns for the Broken
This is a true return to form. After The Inner Circle they released 3 albums that left me cold. This album however... *horns* Anyone here into Evergrey?

Tom
Tom ... Englund ?  :)

I had a few of their albums (Solitude ..., In Search Of Truth, The Inner Circle, A Night To Remember) bought after listening to some songs from The Inner Circle. I sold them back. I feel that their music lacks substance (yeah, I know it's a rather blurred reproach) and their live album was especially painful to listen to, I have to say  :P So I don't plan to give them another try but maybe I am wrong ...

I wanted to listen to Knight Area on progstreaming.com but it's already gone. Instead listening to :

NP Majestic - Epsilon 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-29, 19:38:25
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-29, 15:27:32
I wanted to listen to Knight Area on progstreaming.com but it's already gone. Instead listening to :
Still there: until 31th October (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00898%20-%20Knight%20Area%20-%20Hyperdrive)

jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-10-29, 15:27:32
I had a few of their albums (Solitude ..., In Search Of Truth, The Inner Circle, A Night To Remember) bought after listening to some songs from The Inner Circle. I sold them back. I feel that their music lacks substance (yeah, I know it's a rather blurred reproach) and their live album was especially painful to listen to, I have to say  :P So I don't plan to give them another try but maybe I am wrong ...

Well, I can only advice you to listen to their 'single' King of Errors on Youtube and decide for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmmh69G-pt0

NP: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
I still consider this to be the very best Neal Morse solo-album. How about a top-5 guys? ;D

Here's mine:
1 - Sola Scriptura What can I say? Amazing album. Best track The Door. That solo at the end! :o *horns*
2 - Testimony 2 Fantastic album, better than Testimony 1. Seeds Of Gold on disc 2 may be the very best song Neal ever wrote.
3 - Songs From November Even the wife likes this one!
4 - ? My introduction to Neal Morse solo. Still a very good album.
5 - Momentum More accessible... Until World Without End.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-10-30, 18:05:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
Well, I can only advice you to listen to their 'single' King of Errors on Youtube and decide for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmmh69G-pt0
Actually, that is what I did when I came home yesterday. It gave me the opportunity to compare this video with the latest Threshold one, which led me to the conclusion that Evergrey has more ambition or much more money to spend in making a videoclip  :) King Of Errors reminded me of some songs from The Inner Circle (A Touch Of Blessing for instance) : it's heavy, it's catchy but unfortunately it doesn't move me much. I find that they apply the same formula over and over and I can live with that (Threshold does exactly the same thing in its own style) but only if the formula suits me. And I am not a big fan of Tom Englund's voice neither ...

QuoteNP: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
I still consider this to be the very best Neal Morse solo-album. How about a top-5 guys? ;D
I can't give a top-5 since I only own Sola Scriptura  :-[ and like it a lot. I listened a few times in a row to Songs From November on progstreaming and it left me cold.

Testimony 2 could be my next try with Neal solo (especially considering your comment above) but of course I am already familiar with his work in Transatlantic and I also own Spock's Beard's V.

NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-30, 19:44:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
I still consider this to be the very best Neal Morse solo-album. How about a top-5 guys? ;D
I'm in. Maybe we should add a 'top 5' thread ;):
1. Testimony 2
2. ?
3. Testimony
4. Momentum
5. One

jp: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts (In memory of Mike Baker. Yesterday it was 6 years ago that he passed away.)
np: Gazpacho - Demon  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-30, 20:55:11
Anyone who thinks that R.E.M. are dispensable should listen to these two wonderful songs from Automatic For The People:

R.E.M.:  Everybody Hurts   www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijZRCIrTgQc

Touching video 8)

R.E.M.:  Drive   www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQN7A6Vl1H4

And here a happy one from Out of Time:

R.E.M.:  Shiny Happy People   www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDijZRCIrTgQc&v=iCQ0vDAbF7s


Guess I too should do some Neal Morse. Got Testimony, One, ?, and Sola Scriptura .....

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
1 - Sola Scriptura What can I say? Amazing album. Best track The Door. That solo at the end! :o *horns*

Agree, Tom *horns*


NP  Korn:  Untitled  (2007)  (on repeat)

Great album *horns*

Doing some Korn these days. They're pantheon with me, and I have their first nine albums. Need to get better into'm, and get a grasp of the albums and music pieces individually ... 8)

Doesn't seem like anyone else here is into Korn. Pity, you (metal) guys are really missin somethin :(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-30, 23:21:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2014-10-30, 20:55:11
Anyone who thinks that R.E.M. are dispensable should listen to these two wonderful songs from Automatic For The People:

R.E.M.:  Everybody Hurts   www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijZRCIrTgQc

Touching video 8)

R.E.M.:  Drive   www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQN7A6Vl1H4

And here a happy one from Out of Time:

R.E.M.:  Shiny Happy People   www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDijZRCIrTgQc&v=iCQ0vDAbF7s


Don't really like the Shiny track but the other two are indeed gems.
They had plenty more good songs in the past, too bad they decided to quit.

But i'm pretty positive that there will be a reunion at some point. ;)

NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Fear of the Black Planet

I actually forgot about how good this album really is.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 08:19:44
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-31, 11:56:34
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-30, 23:21:19
NP> Porcupine Tree ~ Fear of the Black Planet

I actually forgot about how good this album really is.  *horns*
Yes, that happens sometimes with great albums but each time you listen to them again is a great time.

NP Haken - The Mountain

Despite all the rave reviews, this one hasn't clicked yet and I don't play it often. Let's try again. What about their last EP ? At least, the cover artwork is great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-31, 13:54:31
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-10-29, 19:38:25
Still there: until 31th October (http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00898%20-%20Knight%20Area%20-%20Hyperdrive)

jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Thanks for the re-link  ;)

NP Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-10-31, 14:00:27
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-10-30, 23:21:19
They had plenty more good songs in the past, too bad they decided to quit.

What many are unaware of is that R.E.M. were active for 31 years (1980-2011) and made 15 very rich studio albums. That's a pretty good job. Few groups are that productive ;)


Quote
But i'm pretty positive that there will be a reunion at some point. ;)

Probably, for special occasions, but I think that what will be more interesting is that Michael Stipe will probably make some solo albums or albums in a new constellation 8)


This is my fave R.E.M. song - simply heavenly, and here in a wonderful live recording :)

R.E.M.:  I've Been High   www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLgeLR4boGs

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 18:01:52
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-31, 13:54:31
NP Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Did you like what you heard? ;) It's definitely heavier than the rest of their albums. It took me a few listenings, but I like their 'new' sound *horns*.

I've been enjoying several albums while reading the iO-pages (magazine about progrock):
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

np: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia (really like this one!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 19:35:21
Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-31, 19:52:58
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 18:01:52
Did you like what you heard? ;) It's definitely heavier than the rest of their albums. It took me a few listenings, but I like their 'new' sound *horns*.
Well, I don't know their other albums but I really liked what I heard ... oh and by the way, I am still hearing it right now  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-11-01, 15:45:16
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 19:35:21
Opeth - Pale Communion

Teunis, my God, Opeth are real badass  >:( >:( >:(


Super R.E.M. concert from their early days:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBVVtNnHeEg

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-01, 17:12:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-11-01, 15:45:16
Teunis, my God, Opeth are real badass  >:( >:( >:(
I find it a pleasant album. Like their new direction, no growls  ::) ;).

Asia - Asia (back to the roots, the debut is probably still my favourite Asia album with John Wetton on vocals)
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies in a Car Crash (Three times in a row, what a 8) album. If you like Airbag and/or Gilmourish solos, this album may interest you)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-11-01, 18:29:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-10-31, 14:00:27
What many are unaware of is that R.E.M. were active for 31 years (1980-2011) and made 15 very rich studio albums. That's a pretty good job. Few groups are that productive ;)

I know.
I once heard a song long ago, The One I Love, and I really liked it but because it didn't get many airplay on the radio and on mtv and such, I was afraid back then that I would probably never hear the song again.
But that of course was before youtube and radiostations that do like to play the old stuff.
Still a great track but indeed they made some more great tracks.

NP> Gazpacho ~ Missa Atropos

Gazpacho is becoming one of my favourite bands.
Don't really enjoy the albums before Night but everything that they have released after Night is extremely good!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-11-03, 20:02:46
Mariusz Duda and Steven Wilson ~ The Old Peace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-11-03, 20:04:02
jp: Mostly Autumn - Dressed In Voices (not impressed, have a sort of hate/love relationship with this band ;).)
np: Steve Rothery - The Ghosts Of Pripyat (well-played, but until now pure instrumental. Hard to stay interested for me, prefer music with vocals.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-11-04, 18:57:39
jp: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies in a Car Crash
np: The Sixxis - Hollow Shrine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-11-04, 23:27:59
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
NP: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
I still consider this to be the very best Neal Morse solo-album. How about a top-5 guys? ;D

That's hard!

1. Sola Scriptura
2. ?
3. Testimony 2
4. Momentum
5. One

Man, this changes everytime I listen to one of his albums.
I'm pretty sure of "Sola Scriptura" though. What an album!

Just listened to Spock's Beard "The Light".
Not bad either!! But Neal is so much better solo, in my opinion of course.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-11-05, 10:43:30
JF LLoyd Cole And The Commotions - Rattlesnakes
A great classic of the 80s that has been reedited in a rich 2 CD version. Not prog at all but highly recommended nevertheless.

NP Threshold - Wounded Land
In the middle of the first listen ... which is not very pleasant so far  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-11-05, 11:44:39
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-11-05, 10:43:30
NP Threshold - Wounded Land
In the middle of the first listen ... which is not very pleasant so far  :P

I remember listening to that album and having the same reaction.
Never listened to it again.
But because I like Threshold so much, I just want to re-investigate that album (and other early albums).


NP:
Devin Townsend - "Z²"
Disc one: "Sky Blue"

Nice! Catchy stuff. There's some filler on this disc though. But that's not a surprise to me. He has released a lot of material this year.

Anyone else who listens to Devin? I don't see him being mentioned much in here. Where's Manatee?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2014-11-06, 10:05:08
JF Steve Lukather - Transition
A great album, really  *horns*

NP Haken - The Mountain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-06, 19:17:24
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
np: Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-07, 20:02:28
jp: Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-11-07, 21:51:22
Neal Morse ~ ?

Speaking of which...

01 : ?
02 : Sola Scriptura
03 : One
04 : Testimony 2
05 : Momentum

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-11-07, 22:39:28
Steven Wilson ~ Drive Home EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-08, 20:13:47
Today:
Subsignal - Paraiso (what a *horns* album, bring on the new one in 2015)
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies in a Car Crash  8)
Darkwater - Where Stories End  *horns*
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia (on my 'to buy' list by now, wouldn't have thought that ;).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-11-08, 22:58:24
Bjorn Riise ~ Lullabies in a Car Crash

Sounds a lot like Airbag but that's not very strange, since Bjorn is its guitar player.
Not bad, but though sometimes the music sounds a bit rougher, I experience the same problem with Bjorn that I have with Airbag.
Its creeping further in the same pace, without any wish to accelerate.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-11-08, 23:28:18
Beardfish ~ Sleeping in Traffic pt II

A band from Sweden, who believe they are the incarnation of Zappa and the likes.
Fruitful, humourish band, with lots to discover.
If you like it weird and quirky.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 16:50:30
Played:

Neal Morse:  Sola Scriptura  &  ?  (on repeat)  *horns*

Thanx for getting me back to these, Paxi :)

Yes, definitely wonderful music. And the lyrics do speak to my heart 8)

This time it really clicked. So Neal Morse went to my pantheon. And he, his musicians, and songs into several other slots in my LP ;)

In fact I even ordered Testimony 2 from Amazon for good measure. So then I'll have his first six solo albums. Momentum will have to wait.

Tom, am I right in inferring a movement toward Christianity on your part ?


Stiltskin:  She  *horns*

I thought that I had found the album on Amazon for a reasonable price. But inside the package was the single, with some for me irrelevant other mixes of She. This was by no means obvious. So total waste of money :(

Fortunately I found a used album for twice the price. It was the last one for a somewhat decent price. And now I just had to have it ;)

The remaining ones went for 133 USD +. Crazy, who wants to pay that much ::)


Gary Hughes:  Veritas  *horns*

Hardly prog, but as good as songcraft gets. Some super songs 8)

Like the title song   www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE9MuC70pE

And some marvelous guitar-playing by Chris Francis :)

I know that Bupie wasn't impressed by Chris' playing ... but then again, he's French ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 17:35:05
And now one that I keep returning to, another Nei/al  ;)

Neil Young:  Thrasher  www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzKbfr8InYo

Oh man, what a song *horns* *horns* *horns*

I guess when ones Dad or Mum die, one tries to keep them alive - somehow. I lost both my parents in 2013 :'(

This song is all my Dad: his breezy homeland South Dakota, the endless prairie, the eagles, horses, wildlife. He became a professor in physics at 30, but he never lost his natural roots. He felt most alive when he was out in his extensive garden, tending his fruit bushes, tugging out the weeds, plying his lines of potatoes and carrots :)

I was so fortunate as to spend two summer holidays in his hometown Brookings, and the wonderful countryside around.

Now that I don't fly any longer, I probably won't get back to the States :-\

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-11-09, 20:39:20
pp: IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: radio: Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-11-09, 22:07:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2014-11-09, 20:39:20

np: radio: Sympho Shop

Yes, have been listening to the show as well.
The second part that is. Tuned it too late.
And then, after Pendragon, the connection failed.
Used to listen through winamp but that isn't possible anymore!?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-11-09, 22:17:33
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2014-11-09, 22:07:04
Yes, have been listening to the show as well.
The second part that is. Tuned it too late.
And then, after Pendragon, the connection failed.
Used to listen through winamp but that isn't possible anymore!?
I have no idea, always listen via http://www.favorietfm.nl/ (http://www.favorietfm.nl/), but I remember it was possible through winamp.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-10, 10:48:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 16:50:30
And some marvelous guitar-playing by Chris Francis :)

I know that Bupie wasn't impressed by Chris' playing ... but then again, he's French ::)
Somebody is calling me ?  :)

Bjorn Riise - Lullabies in a Car Crash

I don't think that I will end up buying it but it is a pleasant listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-11-10, 11:19:32
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-10, 10:48:27
Somebody is calling me ?  :)

Bùpìe, es-tu là ?


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule

Eh, what was that ?  ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-10, 14:49:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-11-10, 11:19:32
Bùpìe, es-tu là ?
I usually pay a visit a few times a day, yes  :)

NP Threshold - For The Journey

2 days left until the gig in Eragny : can't wait to hear the first notes of Slipstream (their opener on this tour) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-11-10, 20:11:40
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-10, 14:49:02
NP Threshold - For The Journey

2 days left until the gig in Eragny : can't wait to hear the first notes of Slipstream (their opener on this tour) *horns*
Wow, have fun! *horns*

Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-11-11, 18:59:29
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-11-12, 19:31:16
jp: Cosmograf - Capacitor
np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-11-12, 20:07:49
Haken ~ The Mountain  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-13, 19:05:14
jp: Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
np: Pymlico - Guiding Light (Nice, but all instrumental. It bores the pants off me after a while :-\. Certainly not better than Pink Floyd I'd say ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-11-14, 10:45:22
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-13, 19:05:14
jp: Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
It was quite a journey indeed to see them on Wednesday night and a very special kind of gig. Maybe I will tell the story in another thread.

NP Threshold - Extinct Instinct
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-14, 18:08:37
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-11-14, 10:45:22
It was quite a journey indeed to see them on Wednesday night and a very special kind of gig. Maybe I will tell the story in another thread.
You've been stagediving with Damian Wilson? ;). Cool, I'm interested in your story :).

jp: Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-14, 18:49:17
Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-11-14, 21:02:54
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-11-14, 10:45:22
It was quite a journey indeed to see them on Wednesday night and a very special kind of gig. Maybe I will tell the story in another thread.

Yeah please do!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-11-14, 22:19:42
NP
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"

Which is a very fine album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2014-11-15, 09:06:22
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-11-14, 21:02:54
Yeah please do!
I will, tomorrow I think. And yes Teunis, there is some crowdsurfing and much more  :)

NP Transatlantic - SMPTe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-15, 09:13:54
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-15, 18:39:05
Today:
Toto - Livefields
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

jp: Gandalf's Fist - A Forest Of Fey (on Progstreaming.com)

It's a neo-prog concept album from the UK. I'd call it a cross between Nolan & Wakeman and Clive's musicals 'She' and 'Alchemy'. I prefer those albums, but I have to add I only heard this album once. Clive Nolan plays the keyboards and John Mitchell does some vocals (unfortunately no guitar). Also participation from Troy Donockley and Matt Stevens who you might know. More info on the album: http://www.gandalfsfist.com/new-album (http://www.gandalfsfist.com/new-album).

np: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-11-16, 21:27:59
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Toto - Through The Looking Glass
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-11-17, 19:19:08
jp: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue (classical, just a masterpiece  8))
np: Buggles - The Age Of Plastic (you know, from 'Video Killed The Radio Star' ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-11-18, 18:09:29
jp: Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator  *horns*
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars (trying their back catalogue on YouTube, as I really like their latest effort 'Magnolia')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-11-19, 19:09:14
Kayak - The Best Of Kayak
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-11-20, 10:06:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 16:50:30
Tom, am I right in inferring a movement toward Christianity on your part ?

No. Why would you think so? Because I was listening to Neal Morse? ???

NP: Oceansize - Frames

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-20, 18:18:57
The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-20, 19:19:43
North Atlantic Oscillation - The Third Day (on Progstreaming. Not bad, but with the overload of great releases I'll keep it with one listening ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-21, 19:23:27
Two of my favourite 2014 release today:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
IQ - The Road Of Bones

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-22, 12:01:08
Anathema - Weather Systems (in 5.1 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-11-23, 18:17:14
Today I listened to a bit of "Misplaced Childhood", "The Road Of Bones", "Jabberwocky" and "The Masquerade Overture".
A mixed bag, but all Neo-Prog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-24, 10:04:01
NP League Of Lights - League Of Lights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-11-24, 18:47:13
jp: Cross - Da Capo (on Progstreaming, another 'once in a lifetime' experience I'm afraid. Music is not bad, once again the vocals are a struggle for me :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-11-25, 12:51:50
NP Jadis - Photoplay

One of my favorite Jadis albums, along with More Than Meets The Eye.

A big improvement over Fanatic IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-11-25, 16:42:29
JF Flying Colors - Second Nature

NP Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-11-25, 18:55:31
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Rocket Scientists - She's Getting Hysterical (on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeG1m8X_xmU) from their upcoming album 'Refuel'. Sounding *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-11-25, 19:41:15
For boomy Roomies:

Saturnian:  Shadow Of Prophecy  www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQtjJjhzj0k

Complex, you gotta play it a few times for it to fall into place, but then *horns*

Warning: growl, and a lot else :o


Else played:

Manic Street Preachers:  Postcards From A Young Man

This one got'm into my prog pantheon *horns*

But there's a history: Some 5-6 years ago - you may recall - I was listening a lot to'm. The Everlasting balled me over:

The Manics:  The Everlasting   www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeU_qC5tBOE

It's still my fave Manics song *horns*

Once I get this one going, it simply goes on megarepeat 8)

And one for Bupie :-*

The Manics:  Little Baby Nothing   www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM3N54avEQc


Stilskin:  She *horns*

Got the real McShe this time. Gotta listen more to it ....


Neil Morse:  Testimony 2

No need to say more ;) *horns*


And of course my daily dosis of Sagoth :)


Here a coupl'o fun ones for you guys:

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:  Wuthering Heights   www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF0VaBxb27w

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:  Life On Mars  and more fun   www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0ACEOEq6w&index=2&list=RDFF0VaBxb27w

Enjoy :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-11-26, 19:04:33
jp: Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel (whole album can be streamed on https://rocketscientists.bandcamp.com/ (https://rocketscientists.bandcamp.com/))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-11-27, 11:38:16
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-11-24, 10:04:01
NP League Of Lights - League Of Lights

Ah, isn't that the solo album by Threshold's keyboard player, Richard West, and his wife?
What do you make of it?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-11-25, 19:41:15
Stilskin:  She *horns*

Got the real McShe this time. Gotta listen more to it ....

It is not as proggy as you would normally listen to, I guess. But it's pretty catchy stuff and occasionally it rocks!
You should also listen to Ray's latest solo album "Chasing Rainbows", a very nice pop album.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-11-25, 19:41:15
Neil Morse:  Testimony 2

No need to say more ;) *horns*

A very fine album. But the mastermind behind it is Neal, not Neil.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-11-25, 19:41:15
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:  Wuthering Heights   www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF0VaBxb27w

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:  Life On Mars  and more fun   www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0ACEOEq6w&index=2&list=RDFF0VaBxb27w

That's kinda cool. :) Nice 'guitars'. (Not all ukeleles right?)
I'm not too well known with the songs that they play, but the arrangements are nice.


NP:
Mike Oldfield - "Tubular Bells II"

I like it very much. This is part of "The Studio Albums: 1992-2003" eight disc set he released recently.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-11-27, 13:17:26
Instead of mentioning albums you're listening to, lets try and break that down a bit. :)

I'm listening to music from my phone right now in my lunchbreak. It's on shuffle:

Di-Rect - Daydreams in a Blackout
Neal Morse - Whatever Days
John Wesley - New Life Old Sweat
Arena - On the Edge of Despair
Evergrey - Black Undertow
Threshold - Autumn Red
The Pineapple Thief - Alone at Sea
Avenged Sevenfold - Heretic
Fish - The Company

Okay that's it, have to go to work again. The company calls...... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-11-27, 19:06:23
jp: Fractal Mirror - Garden Of Ghosts (on Progstreaming. Quite predictable: music okay, vocals are boring ::))
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-28, 08:26:56
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis cd 2 (preparing for the gig on 19th December)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-11-28, 14:15:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-11-27, 11:38:16
You should also listen to Ray's latest solo album "Chasing Rainbows", a very nice pop album.

Not high priority for me, Paxi. I don't buy pop albums any longer. There's so much great prog rock and metal *horns*

Quote
A very fine album. But the mastermind behind it is Neal, not Neil.

Yes, little professor. My "problem" is that I'm listening a lot to both Neal Morse and Neil Young. - Why the fuck do those guys spell their names differently >:(

This is the song that got me into Neil Young:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzKbfr8InYo

Reminds me of South Dakota, where my Dad grew up, and I spent two fantastic summer sojourns :)

Quote
Nice 'guitars'. (Not all ukeleles right?)

They're all ukuleles. Different sizes and intervals, just like with guitars and flutes.

Quote
I'm not too well known with the songs that they play, but the arrangements are nice.

You must know Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights, Paxi ? A great classic, ingenious music piece *horns*

Unfortunately Katie was never to rise to such wuthering heights again :(

We've seen several other artists and groups like that ???


NP  Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic

What I've ended up doing is listening to them in rotation, from Starfire to Chthonic, and then Starfire again. I've probably played each of'm some 50 times by now, but it doesn't matter, cuz they just get better and better. One also begins to see lyrical connections across songs and albums - very gratifying 8)

What's important to understand about Sagoth is that this is music (and lyrics) at a new level, so of course it requires corresponding work on the part of the listener :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-28, 19:45:33
pp: Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
jp: A Liquid Landscape - The Largest Fire Known From Man (not that impressed)
np: Pink Floyd - The Endless River (tracks on YouTube. The track with vocals is nice, the other tracks a bit boring. What are your thoughts?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-11-28, 20:41:47
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-11-28, 19:45:33
np: Pink Floyd - The Endless River (tracks on YouTube. The track with vocals is nice, the other tracks a bit boring. What are your thoughts?)

Same. Unfortunately. I was looking forward to this release (but with a bit of scepticism) and was underwhelmed.
It's very ambient. Very very VERY. Ambieeeeeent.
I wanted to buy this, but I'm glad I didn't.
It might be of emotional value for Nick and David, but musically it does nothing for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-11-28, 21:03:41
I have set up my old stereoset, with record player and only play the black vinyl discs for this evening.

Currently:

Alan Parsons Project ~ The Turn of a Friendly Card
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-29, 11:33:02
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-11-28, 20:41:47
Same. Unfortunately. I was looking forward to this release (but with a bit of scepticism) and was underwhelmed.
It's very ambient. Very very VERY. Ambieeeeeent.
I wanted to buy this, but I'm glad I didn't.
It might be of emotional value for Nick and David, but musically it does nothing for me.
We have take into account it's a tribute to Richard Wright and consider it not a real Pink Floyd album, but even then .. . Would have expected more.

jp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy (really love this music, like they were jamming away in the studio and recorded it*horns*)
np: Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-29, 19:17:54
pp: Mystery - One Among The Living
np: Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-11-29, 20:02:11
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-11-30, 21:01:58
Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains

np: radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-11-30, 21:16:19
Amplifier ~ Mystoria
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-11-30, 22:12:51
Anubis Gate ~ S/T
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-01, 10:05:03
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-11-27, 11:38:16
Ah, isn't that the solo album by Threshold's keyboard player, Richard West, and his wife?
What do you make of it?
Yes it is. And it fits the description that you are giving below for another album  ;)

QuoteIt is not as proggy as you would normally listen to, I guess. But it's pretty catchy stuff and occasionally it rocks!

Honestly I am liking it a lot but since I have been rather addicted to Threshold these last weeks, my opinion could be slightly partial :) To get the picture, go and listen to the single Forever that came after the album. This song is a bit heavier and features a duet with Threshold past vocalist Glynn Morgan who has a very nice voice.

NP League Of Lights - League Of Lights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-01, 16:07:45
NP Knight Area - Hyperdrive

Just read the DPRP table review for this one and everybody seems to dislike This Day when it is probably my favorite song of the album. I am used to be in this situation but still don't get what should appear obviously wrong with this song ...  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-01, 19:14:43
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-01, 16:07:45
Just read the DPRP table review for this one and everybody seems to dislike This Day when it is probably my favorite song of the album. I am used to be in this situation but still don't get what should appear obviously wrong with this song ...  :P
Me neither. Like the whole album with the last two tracks as favourites. When I would have to pick the weakest track it would be 'Bubble'.

np: The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-12-02, 13:00:56
NP Magenta - The Twenty-Seven Club
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-12-02, 20:15:54
NP Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening 1997-2011

Another satellite of the Threshold constellation. It's a fine 2CD compilation of Damian Wilson solo albums. Don't expect neither prog nor metal. Instead you'll get heartfelt ballads, most often with only an acoustic guitar and a violin or piano. Definitively worth listening if you come with an open mind. Here's a review : http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201159.php#wilson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-03, 19:28:17
jp: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-12-05, 10:44:37
How would you describe Kayak, Teunis ? I haven't heard anything from them so far.

PP Dream Theater - Dream Theater
I had not played it for a while so I was happy to notice that it is still a very pleasant listen. I just don't get the last epic but there is enough good music before.

NP League Of Lights - League Of Lights

Self-titled albums morning  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-06, 15:27:59
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-12-05, 10:44:37
How would you describe Kayak, Teunis ? I haven't heard anything from them so far.
They're from The Netherlands and I'd call it symphonic rock. This is their greatest hit 'Ruthless Queen': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZSpWhHbFcY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZSpWhHbFcY)

but this is my personal favourite track 'Merlin' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0siEExxUiic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0siEExxUiic)

pp: Toto - 25th Anniversary ~ Live In Amsterdam
jp: Queen - Innuendo
np: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-06, 15:53:58
Threshold - March Of Progress *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-12-07, 15:55:51
pp: Neal Morse - Momentum
jp: Muse - The Resistance
np: Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-12-07, 16:50:59
NP:
Tracy Hitchings - "From Ignorance To Ecstasy"

Yeah, this is really nice Neo-Prog stuff. Indeed, very much Shadowland-ish.
This sort of music always gives me a warm comfortable 'home'-feeling.

Or perhaps it's the Tripel-beer I'm having right now...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2014-12-08, 09:44:37
JP: Kino - Picture
NP: Arena - Contagion Max

I think I may have to revise my opinion about my favourite Arena album. It used to be Immortal? but Contagion Max surpassed it. I love this album.

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-08, 12:15:55
NP Opeth - Pale Communion

On progstreaming.com ... and very different from what I was expecting, even if I don't know any Opeth album yet  :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2014-12-08, 13:37:16
NP: Pain of Salvation - Falling Home

Where is the PoS that I love? This is a nice acoustic album, but nothing more than that.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-08, 20:16:14
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-08, 12:15:55
NP Opeth - Pale Communion

On progstreaming.com ... and very different from what I was expecting, even if I don't know any Opeth album yet  :-[
Pleasantly surprised or waste of time? Can't get that clear if I read this ;).

jp: Pink Floyd - Animals
np: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-12-08, 23:22:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2014-12-08, 13:37:16
NP: Pain of Salvation - Falling Home

Where is the PoS that I love? This is a nice acoustic album, but nothing more than that.

Tom

I was hoping for 12:5 prt two but from what I read this is not the case.
PoS kinda let me down with the two Road Salt albums, which has it's moments, quite raw but overall it doesn't match their previous work.
Don't mind a step from a certain path but for me they are heading the wrong direction.

Hopefully they can change that in the future.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-12-09, 18:08:48
Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis (getting better after each listening)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-12-09, 19:14:42
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-08, 20:16:14
Pleasantly surprised or waste of time? Can't get that clear if I read this ;).
Rather pleasantly surprised indeed and certainly not a waste of time  :)

NP Abel Ganz - Abel Ganz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-12-10, 15:47:51
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2014-12-08, 23:22:48
I was hoping for 12:5 prt two but from what I read this is not the case.
PoS kinda let me down with the two Road Salt albums, which has it's moments, quite raw but overall it doesn't match their previous work.
Don't mind a step from a certain path but for me they are heading the wrong direction.

Hopefully they can change that in the future.

Two words: I AGREE! ;D

JP: The Urbane - Neon
NP: Arena - Contagion Max. I really cannot get enough of this album. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-10, 17:58:28
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-12-11, 19:08:14
Sylvan - Sceneries  8)

New album 'Home' to be released on 20th February 2015: http://www.sylvan.de/SYLVAN_Home/SYLVAN_HOME.html (http://www.sylvan.de/SYLVAN_Home/SYLVAN_HOME.html)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-12-12, 18:02:11
pp: Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One
jp: Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-12-12, 19:30:39
Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-13, 18:26:44
Today:
Gazpacho - Demon
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental

np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-13, 18:35:14
Opeth ~ Damnation

Every once in a while I have to listen to Windowpane.
Such an amazing song.
Really like the new way they've turned into but albums like Damnation are not forgotten in Mad's lair. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-13, 19:49:13
Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis (Once again. I noticed that about half the setlist of yesterday's Kayak gig was from the new album. I'm going to see them next Friday, so I'll better be prepared ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-12-14, 14:55:30
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-14, 22:20:34
JP> Coheed & Cambria ~ The Afterman: Ascension
NP> Coheed & Cambria ~ The Afterman II: Descension
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-15, 11:46:21
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-12-12, 18:02:11
np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
*horns* indeed

NP Subsignal - Paraiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-12-15, 12:37:22
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2014-12-15, 11:46:21
NP Subsignal - Paraiso

What a coincidence! I was playing the same at probably the same time!
And now I'm listening to Devin Townsend's "Ghost", which I find mostly boring, with a few standout tracks, but it's fine for background listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-15, 19:44:34
jp: Osada Vida - The After Effect (Nice, but not essential imho. Vocals not my cup of tea, there are better bands nowadays ;).)
np: Spock's Beard - Snow (Cd 2. :-\, Don't know what it is with SB. Some nice tracks, but overall disappointing. Prefer Neal's solo albums by miles.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-12-16, 19:03:40
Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-12-17, 11:16:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-12-15, 12:37:22
What a coincidence! I was playing the same at probably the same time!
Very good album indeed.

NP The XX - XX

Maybe I was the only one left here not knowing them ? It's rather ethereal, think of a mix of early Cure (The Forest) and Morcheeba. Very cool, relaxing, wife/girlfriend compatible ... and totally unprog. Well worth the listen if you are open-minded.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2014-12-17, 14:00:50
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-12-17, 11:16:29
NP The XX - XX

Maybe I was the only one left here not knowing them ? It's rather ethereal, think of a mix of early Cure (The Forest) and Morcheeba. Very cool, relaxing, wife/girlfriend compatible ... and totally unprog. Well worth the listen if you are open-minded.

Yup, excellent if you want to take a break from rock and metal. Very soothing indeed.

NP Men Who CLimb Mountains. I'll give you my first impressions soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2014-12-17, 17:06:43
? ~ Strange Hobby
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-17, 19:08:18
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2014-12-17, 17:06:43
? ~ Strange Hobby
8)

Votum - Harvest Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-12-17, 19:57:52
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2014-12-17, 17:06:43
? ~ Strange Hobby

Wow, so you actually have that album? Do you have a spare copy?  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-12-18, 14:55:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-12-17, 19:57:52
Wow, so you actually have that album? Do you have a spare copy?  :P

Nope.  ;D

Good luck finding it (you probably know that as well).
It's really hard to find.
Was fortunate enough to buy it for a staggering €8,- via marktplaats a couple of years back. ;)

NP> Ayreon ~ WhY?  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-12-18, 19:32:41
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2014-12-19, 11:21:53
JP: Arena - Edits
NP: Arena - Welcome Back! To The Stage
Next up: Arena - The Visitor Revisited

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-12-19, 19:25:36
NP  Between the Buried and Me:  The Great Misdirect  (on repeat)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 21:54:08
Soen ~ Tellurian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 22:18:19
Soul Secret ~ Closer to Daylight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 23:15:29
Sylvan ~ Sceneries
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-20, 09:41:06
I've been playing the tracks from Kayak's new album 'Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis' that were on the setlist yesterday evening. Nice to relive the memories 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-20, 12:17:17
jp: IQ - The Wake (remastered version)
np: Blackfield - Blackfield II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-20, 12:24:48
Threshold ~ For the Journey : The Box  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-12-20, 15:39:30
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 21:54:08
Soen ~ Tellurian
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 22:18:19
Soul Secret ~ Closer to Daylight
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2014-12-19, 23:15:29
Sylvan ~ Sceneries
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-20, 12:24:48
Threshold ~ For the Journey : The Box  *horns* *horns* *horns*

It's always good to practise the alphabet ;D


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-15, 19:44:34
np: Spock's Beard - Snow (Cd 2. :-\, Don't know what it is with SB. Some nice tracks, but overall disappointing. Prefer Neal's solo albums by miles.)

Imo SB became better after NM left. Their ninth studio album SB is really superb - aint that so, Paxi ? Also Octane (8 ) and Feel Euphoria (7) *horns*

I haven't yet listened to X and Brief Nocturnes ....

Even now I find that Neal Morse's music aint quite pantheon - a bit too neoprog. But the combination of lyrics and music is superb and original. No other Christianity geek does anything like this ;)

And I suppose that anything with Mike I has got to be pantheon 8)


NP  BTBAM: The Great Misdirect (on megarepeat) *horns*

Once again I simply don't understand how I could overlook how stellar Misdirect is ??? Maybe it lies in the title :-X

I have it on constant playing these days 8)

But only for real men >:(

;D

Guys, try this:

BTBAM:  Fossil Genera - A Feed From Cloud Mountain   www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE7qrocLQbI

Sorta Queen meets (or gets misdirected to, some would say :o ) Dillinger *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-20, 18:14:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-12-20, 15:39:30
It's always good to practise the alphabet ;D

:o  ;D ;D ;D

Trust me, this was pure coincidence. lol

QuoteImo SB became better after NM left. Their ninth studio album SB is really superb - aint that so, Paxi ? Also Octane (8 ) and Feel Euphoria (7) *horns*

Absolutely not!
But I don't mind you saying that. ;)

Number 9 (simply called Spock's Beard) and X, were indeed superb, but the first two albums with Nick on vox are below their average.
One of SB's worst album during the NM era is Day for Night but even that one is way better than Feel Euphoria and Octane.

QuoteI haven't yet listened to X and Brief Nocturnes ....

You should!

QuoteEven now I find that Neal Morse's music aint quite pantheon

:o :o :o

There you have it.
Even Nicky can be wrong!
Doesn't happen very often but still.... ;)

NP> Beyond Twilight ~ The Devils Hall of Fame  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-20, 19:49:13
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-20, 18:14:38
There you have it.
Even Nicky can be wrong!
Doesn't happen very often but still.... ;)
::) LOL

jp: Resistor - To The Stars
np: Archive - Axiom

Both not bad at all ... needs a second listening :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-12-21, 16:04:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2014-12-20, 15:39:30
Imo SB became better after NM left. Their ninth studio album SB is really superb - aint that so, Paxi ? Also Octane (8 ) and Feel Euphoria (7) *horns*

I haven't yet listened to X and Brief Nocturnes ....

I think the selftitled album is a really good album. Other good albums are "V", "Snow", "Octane" and "Brief Nocturnes..."
I haven't listened much to "X" yet, but from what I've heard, it's really good as well.
If you want a top 5 from me, you'll have to wait till I've listened more extensively to the mighty Beard.

Quote
Even now I find that Neal Morse's music aint quite pantheon - a bit too neoprog. But the combination of lyrics and music is superb and original. No other Christianity geek does anything like this ;)

Hmm, I have never seen Neal Morse been discribed as Neo-Prog. What is your definition of Neo-Prog?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-12-21, 16:39:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-12-21, 16:04:43
If you want a top 5 from me, you'll have to wait till I've listened more extensively to the mighty Beard.

I haven't listened to Spock during the past two years. I'm somewhere else now, mainly Sagoth, Morbid Angel, BTBAM, very intense complex music.

Quote
Hmm, I have never seen Neal Morse been discribed as Neo-Prog. What is your definition of Neo-Prog?

Hammond organ, piano, rather simple song structures.

But I've been hoping that Christians get more at the cutting edge of rock and metal, and Neal Morse's stuff is the best I know with lyrics based on Biblical and Christian themes 8)

- somehow the *horns* doesn't quite fit here ;)


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2014-12-20, 18:14:38
Trust me, this was pure coincidence. lol

You want me to believe that, Mad :o

Quote
You should!

Thanx for the recoms, Mad :)

Quote
Even Nicky can be wrong!
Doesn't happen very often but still.... ;)

Hey man, quite a compliment :-*

Quote
NP> Beyond Twilight ~ The Devils Hall of Fame  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Great album, but what made BT pantheon for me was their Section X - superb *horns*


NP  Morbid Angel:  Covenant *horns*

Here it fits perfectly ;D

Anyone else here into MA ? - Funky, Mad ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-21, 17:39:59
The date today is 21-12-2014.
That can only mean one thing:

NP> Rush ~ 2112

Happy proggin'!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-12-21, 20:34:46
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World (A real Sunday Album from Pendragon's bassist. Steve Thorne with most of the vocals)
Days Between Stations - In Extremis (My favourite 2013 release, still impressed)
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental (Nice Christmas album, love it!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-21, 22:42:16
Haken ~ Restoration EP  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-22, 18:08:18
RPWL - Wanted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2014-12-23, 11:20:32
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-22, 18:08:18
RPWL - Wanted

Funny, I just picked this one to listen to a few minutes ago before reading your post . I had good memories of previous listens a few months ago. Maybe I will buy it.

So NP RPWL - Wanted
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-12-23, 19:03:23
jp: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
np: Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium (Probably in my top-10 2014 releases thanks to Progstreaming, on my 'to buy' list 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-12-24, 10:07:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2014-12-23, 11:20:32
Funny, I just picked this one to listen to a few minutes ago before reading your post . I had good memories of previous listens a few months ago. Maybe I will buy it.

So NP RPWL - Wanted

The re-listen was not very pleasant, unfortunately.

NP Triumph - The Sport of Kings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-24, 16:43:29
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2014-12-24, 10:07:17
The re-listen was not very pleasant, unfortunately.
No, not a band I would buy cd's from either.

? - Strange Hobby  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-12-24, 17:41:53
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-24, 16:43:29
No, not a band I would buy cd's from either.

I have one CD by RPWL: "World Through My Eyes" which I like very much. But the other albums did nothing for me either. But perhaps I need to listen more. My little brother likes some of their songs.

I listened to A.C.T a bit today.
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-12-25, 14:00:56
Steve Lukather - SantaMental

Merry Christmas people :)
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Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2014-12-25, 17:35:26
I hope you are all having a great time.

Love, Light and Peace to you all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-12-26, 18:47:21
Today:
Dream The Electric Sleep - Heretics
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Steve Lukather - Transition

np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-27, 10:45:56
jp: Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures (He would release his final album 'Island Of The Imbeciles' in 2014, all I 'hear' is absolute silence! Anyone here who knows more?)
np: Toto - Falling In Between Live
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-12-27, 19:20:01
pp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-12-28, 21:16:01
pp: Threshold - For The Journey *horns* ('The Box' track of the year IMHO 8))
np: Dream The Electric Sleep - Heretics (On Progstreaming. Really like it, refreshing.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-12-28, 21:26:19
Genesis - A Trick Of The Tail

And I've been listening to the Top 2000 on Radio 2, love it!
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-28, 21:42:07
Dream Theater ~ Dark Side of the Moon  *horns* *horns* *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-28, 22:28:37
Haken ~ Restoration EP

Have you any idea how much I adore this band lately?  *horns* *ola* *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-28, 23:10:46
IQ ~ The Road of Bones

Slowly getting better and better.
Happened with Frequency as well, though that album was better balanced.
Favorite is still the title track though In The End is a good song as well.
The epic on the album doesn't really get that drive to be awesome, if you know what I mean.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-29, 11:05:46
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2014-12-28, 23:10:46
IQ ~ The Road of Bones
Is a grower indeed, I've heard it so often that I can call it my favourite 2014 release. The track 'Without Walls', with 19:15 the longest track, is the epic on the album and also my favourite song 8). And I find 'Ten Million Demons' from the second disk a *horns* track. But okay, tastes differ :).

jp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
np: Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-12-29, 19:09:49
pp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
np: Erik Norlander The Galactic Collective Live In Gettysburg - The Dark Water (on YouTube, lovely keyboard sound)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-12-30, 10:35:40
Dream Theater - Octavarium
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Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2014-12-30, 18:42:53
NP  Saturnian:  Dimensions  (on repeat)  *horns*

My best discovery in 2014, and imo the best metal album since The Chthonic Chronicles and Outworld I, both 2006. Dimensions is from 2012, and so far, their only album; we can only hope for more from'm :)

Funky, where the hell are ya, need some f*in company here, man >:(

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-12-30, 18:46:29
pp: Toto - Dune (Soundtrack)
np: Clive Nolan - Alchemy ~ The Musical
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 11:20:57
jp: Muse - The 2nd Law
np: Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 16:02:20
Listening to Top-2000 @ Radio 2. Music gets better and better ....  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 18:39:13
It Bites - Once Around The World (On YouTube, also for € 7,64 on WOW HD today ;))
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-01, 09:10:16
Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
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Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2015-01-01, 16:35:33
Pendragon - Explorers of the Infinite.
Song of the year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-01, 19:48:10
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-01, 22:17:22
First songs I played this year, as I did the years before, were New Years Day (U2) and Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Octavarium (both Score DVD).

Now it's time for some brewing prog from down under:

Hemina ~ Synthetic

Haven't heard their last effort but hopefully it will be a tad bit better than this album.
The second song To Conceive a Play (first track is the intro) is marvelous but the other songs often leaves me a bit empty-handed.
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-01, 23:42:49
Koyaanisqatsy ~ From The Yearning to Burst the Perpetual Circle

Discovered this project/band a few years ago thanks to lastFM and I was stunned.
Progressive metal dosed with classical music.
It may be no surprise that the music you hear is instrumental, and the songs are mostly quite lengthy.
Which is the way I like it.
Unfortunately they only released one album and this is it.

If you want to hear how it sounds, have a look over here.  8) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3tVuU9Ape0)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-02, 08:15:24
Don't know both the bands you mention Mad. About the latter one: there are very few instrumental bands/cd's that can keep me interested during the whole album. Sometimes I'm in the mood for Jean Michel Jarre or The Lens (pre-IQ era), don't play it very often. But I'll give the link you mention a try to get an idea :).

np: The Pineapple Thief - Little Man (2006)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-02, 18:03:05
pp: Riverside - Shrines Of New Generation Slaves
jp: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
np: While Heaven Wept - Suspended At Aphelion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-02, 22:15:30
Opeth ~ Pale Communion

They've done it again!
Best album of last year, period. ;)
Amazing album. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-01-02, 22:52:05
Yesterday and today I listened a lot to It Bites again.
"Once Around The World" is an absolute masterpiece in my book!
Their debut album is not too bad either.
However, whenever I play their third, I get the feeling that I'd rather be listening to their previous albums.
(or their next albums!)
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-02, 22:57:52
Pain of Salvation ~ Road Salt Two: Ebony

The two Road Salt albums, Ivory and Ebony, are both highly disappointing albums.
I believe that if i put some effort in it, I can make one decent Road Salt album with the lesser songs on a bonus disc, which is doomed never to be heard again.
Maybe a bit harsh, but these guys can do so much better than this.
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-01-03, 00:54:47
Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia

Still one of my favorites PT albums, including the song that introduced me to PT, Trains.
Hopefully, after Hand.Cannot.Erase, Steven Wilson will pick this band out from the refrigerator and do some magic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-03, 11:46:52
jp: Antimatter - Leaving Eden
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-01-03, 23:41:33
Demians ~ Mercury

Yep, the new Demians album, provided by our super-talented and multi-instrumentalist Nicolas Chapel.
I should remind you, that he's French.
Not that it's very special.
He just makes good music. ;)
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-04, 00:14:18
Flying Colors ~ Second Nature

Last one of today.
My head spins from listening to that progressive music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-04, 22:20:21
Just played the latest Flying Colors album again.

But now it's time to end the evening (tomorrow 04:30) with...

Haken ~ Restoration EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-05, 17:46:55
Rocket Scientists - Refuel (Love the way Erik Norlander plays the keyboards 8))
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-05, 19:11:14
Red Jasper - The Great And Secret Show
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Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-01-06, 10:04:03
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-04, 22:20:21
Just played the latest Flying Colors album again.

But now it's time to end the evening (tomorrow 04:30) with...

Haken ~ Restoration EP

You seem to like this EP quite a bit  :)

NP Triumph - The Sport Of Kings

A few standout tracks on this one : Somebody's Out There (minor pop hit, catchy as hell), If Only (nice ballad) and Play With The Fire (great rocker). The rest is solid but unspectacular AOR. Overall, Triumph is a band that I rediscover and it's really pleasant. Nothing prog though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-01-06, 12:27:08
JP: It Bites - "Once Around The World"
Yes, this is certainly the best It Bites album. And I dare to call this one of the best prog albums of the 80s!
It's super super super catchy! And I play it a lot now that I have it on cd.

NP: Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
I haven't played this for a while. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed by this album. It's so different from other Arena albums. I still think this has to do with the fact that there are hardly any guitar/keyboard solos and that every second of the music is filled with vocals. (Excellent vocals, though!)
These feelings haven't gone away, but I can appreciate it a lot better now. And of course, there is no such thing as a bad Arena album.
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Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-01-06, 17:08:23
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-01-06, 12:27:08
JP: It Bites - "Once Around The World"
Yes, this is certainly the best It Bites album. And I dare to call this one of the best prog albums of the 80s!
It's super super super catchy! And I play it a lot now that I have it on cd.
I could have given you my copy. Never got used to it and sold it back  :P

QuoteNP: Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
I haven't played this for a while. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed by this album. It's so different from other Arena albums. I still think this has to do with the fact that there are hardly any guitar/keyboard solos and that every second of the music is filled with vocals. (Excellent vocals, though!)
These feelings haven't gone away, but I can appreciate it a lot better now. And of course, there is no such thing as a bad Arena album.
I played it recently just after Pepper's Ghost -which is not my favorite Arena album but includes some great tracks- and I was disappointed too. To be honest, I don't plan to play it again in a near future ...

NP Triumph - Allied Forces

Probably the best place to try Triumph ... if somebody else than me might have this strange idea in 2015 !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-01-06, 19:27:53
The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-01-07, 19:14:14
jp: UPF - Fall In Love With The World
np: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-01-08, 11:03:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-01-03, 23:41:33
Demians ~ Mercury

What's it like Mad? Building An Empire still is one of my alltime favourite albums. And then came Mute, I was full of anticipation.......... and then I didn't really like it. ;D So, should I give Mercury a chance?

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-01-06, 12:27:08
NP: Arena - "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation"
I haven't played this for a while. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed by this album. It's so different from other Arena albums. I still think this has to do with the fact that there are hardly any guitar/keyboard solos and that every second of the music is filled with vocals. (Excellent vocals, though!)
These feelings haven't gone away, but I can appreciate it a lot better now. And of course, there is no such thing as a bad Arena album.

I agree with you there Paco. I recently listened to every Arena studioalbum and to be honest The Seventh Degree of Separation is in the lower regions if I would rank the albums. It hasn't aged very well with me. It's nice, it's decent, the playing is great, but it's just not a special album (to me) like Contagion or Immortal?. That's not to say it's a bad album - not at all - it's just that Arena themselves have set the standard pretty high. Let's see what they come up with next...

NP: Marillion - A Few Words for the Dead

The lyrics are very appropriate after the events of yesterday. Or you could LOVE... :-*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-08, 20:33:22
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-01-06, 10:04:03
You seem to like this EP quite a bit  :)

I definitely do! :)
From the first tunes of Aquarius, their first album, I knew that I would really like this band and that feeling only grew. :)
There are only three tracks on this EP so the playing time is rather short but that's why they invented the repeat button. ;)
Even Mike Portnoy (who? lol) is quite a fan of the band, that's why he participated on the last track the epic Christalissed (see if you can spot his presence in the song.  :P ;D)

QuoteNP Triumph - The Sport Of Kings

A few standout tracks on this one : Somebody's Out There (minor pop hit, catchy as hell), If Only (nice ballad) and Play With The Fire (great rocker). The rest is solid but unspectacular AOR. Overall, Triumph is a band that I rediscover and it's really pleasant. Nothing prog though.

Nope, nothing proggy but I always really liked this band.
Have quite a few albums of the band and do play them from time to time.
The Sport of Kings is one of my favorites but albums like Just a Game, Allied Forces and Thunder Seven are also good albums.
Wouldn't call it AOR though.
It's more hard rock that AOR, which is usually a bit more radio friendlier than hard rock.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-08, 20:35:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-01-08, 11:03:29
What's it like Mad? Building An Empire still is one of my alltime favourite albums. And then came Mute, I was full of anticipation.......... and then I didn't really like it. ;D So, should I give Mercury a chance?


I think it's best to give Mute a second chance since that one is a real grower.
Didn't like it at first but I now believe it's just as good as Building an Empire.

Their new one. ... better give Mute a second chance. ... for now. ;)

Know what I mean?  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-01-08, 21:04:23
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-08, 20:33:22
I definitely do! :)
From the first tunes of Aquarius, their first album, I knew that I would really like this band and that feeling only grew. :)
There are only three tracks on this EP so the playing time is rather short but that's why they invented the repeat button. ;)
Even Mike Portnoy (who? lol) is quite a fan of the band, that's why he participated on the last track the epic Christalissed (see if you can spot his presence in the song.  :P ;D)

It seems you can only get this as an LP? :o Or as a digital download...
I want a cd...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2015-01-08, 21:41:55
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2015-01-09, 11:21:06
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-01-08, 11:03:29
I agree with you there Paco. I recently listened to every Arena studioalbum and to be honest The Seventh Degree of Separation is in the lower regions if I would rank the albums. It hasn't aged very well with me. It's nice, it's decent, the playing is great, but it's just not a special album (to me) like Contagion or Immortal?. That's not to say it's a bad album - not at all - it's just that Arena themselves have set the standard pretty high. Let's see what they come up with next...

I do feel the need to say that Burning Down is among Arena's best tracks. Such an awesome song.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-08, 20:35:33
I think it's best to give Mute a second chance since that one is a real grower.
Didn't like it at first but I now believe it's just as good as Building an Empire.

Their new one. ... better give Mute a second chance. ... for now. ;)

Know what I mean?  :-\

Okay then, I'm still tempted to give Mercury a chance though, but for now...

NP: Demians - Mute ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-09, 19:35:55
Threshold - For The Journey
Harvest - Northern Wind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-10, 11:21:49
IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-10, 19:48:13
pp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
np: Votum - Harvest Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-01-11, 08:59:18
Neal Morse - Songs From November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-11, 20:28:12
Sympho Shop. (http://www.symphoshop.com/)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-01-11, 21:39:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-11, 20:28:12
Sympho Shop. (http://www.symphoshop.com/)
Yep, me too ;).

pp: Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-12, 19:07:11
jp: Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-01-13, 18:49:13
jp: No-Man - Returning Jesus (on YouTube, and found it a bit boring ::))
np: The Butterfly Effect - Final Conversation Of Kings (also on YT, a recommended album. We'll hear ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-01-13, 23:31:34
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-01-08, 20:33:22
Nope, nothing proggy but I always really liked this band.
Have quite a few albums of the band and do play them from time to time.
The Sport of Kings is one of my favorites but albums like Just a Game, Allied Forces and Thunder Seven are also good albums.
Wouldn't call it AOR though.
It's more hard rock that AOR, which is usually a bit more radio friendlier than hard rock.
Nice that you know this band, Mad. The AOR tag is aimed to TSOK, the previous albums belonging more to the hard rock category indeed.

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-12, 19:07:11
jp: Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings
Great choice Teunis !

NP Fractal Mirror - Strange Attractors

Once again on progstreaming and liking it  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-01-14, 19:42:03
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-12, 19:07:11
jp: Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-01-13, 23:31:34
Great choice Teunis !
Yeah, first listening and really liked it. Like 'Mercy Falls' and 'The Great Escape' more but heard them more often of course. Will get more listenings though *horns*.

jp: Opeth - Pale Communion
np: Soen - Cognitive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-01-15, 14:29:06
JP: Pain of Salvation - Falling Home
I'm not overly fond on this album but I have to say it's growing on me - somewhat.

NP: Dave Kerzner - New World
Sounds a great deal like Sound of Contact, which is no surprise since Dave was very active in the writing of that album as well. Then he left SoC and now he is here with his solo-album. I like this album very much. I'm playing it constantly and I'm still hearing new things with each listen.

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-15, 17:58:08
Neal Morse - Send The Fire
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-15, 19:52:45
Echo Us - II~XII, A Priori Memoriae
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 08:38:14
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-15, 17:58:08
Neal Morse - Send The Fire

How are his worship CDs? I only have his prog and pop/rock CDs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 17:54:53
Ok, I'm listening to Huis' "Despite Guardian Angels" again to see if it still belongs on my wish list.
Well, to be honest, it doesn't.
It belongs on my cd shelf!
It's as if Arena secretly reunited with John Carson. Well, no, it's not exactly that. It's more like as if this was a parallel version of Arena or something. And they remind me of something else. Don't know exactly what though.
What does it remind you of, Teunis?

Now I only need to find it for a bit more friendly price than 26 euros...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-16, 18:06:12
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 17:54:53
Ok, I'm listening to Huis' "Despite Guardian Angels" again to see if it still belongs on my wish list.
Well, to be honest, it doesn't.
It belongs on my cd shelf!
It's as if Arena secretly reunited with John Carson. Well, no, it's not exactly that. It's more like as if this was a parallel version of Arena or something. And they remind me of something else. Don't know exactly what though.
What does it remind you of, Teunis?

Now I only need to find it for a bit more friendly price than 26 euros...

Decent album.
It reminds me a lot of some Polish bands, like Collage, Sattelite and Moonrise.

Those subtle elements of the Netherlands is quite funny.
Who would've guess that when you listen to a track called Beyond the Amstel (Dutch river) and Oude Kerk, it actually is a Canadian band instead of a Dutch?

Personally I think that this is an album that will be great one moment but you'll forget about it after a few months, which is a shame.
It is too recognizable, not a thrilling album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-16, 18:10:40
NP> Pink Floyd ~ The Wall

My kids go like "WTF?"
They still are not really comfortable with my music taste.
More experiments needed.  :o ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-16, 18:25:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 17:54:53
Ok, I'm listening to Huis' "Despite Guardian Angels" again to see if it still belongs on my wish list.
What does it remind you of, Teunis?
It is very keyboard oriented. It reminds me of the Dutch neoprog band 'Silhouette'. Also an other Canadian band comes to mind: 'Mystery'.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 17:54:53
Now I only need to find it for a bit more friendly price than 26 euros...
Than I have 2 options for you. If you want to buy abroad (and are patient ;)): WOWhd (http://www.wowhd.nl/search?q=huis+despite+guardian+angels&t=all)

In The Netherlands for a reasonal price (shipping cost not included): Beyond Rock (http://www.beyondrock.nl/index.php?pPagina=catalogus&action=productdetails&id=8043&noOrder=N)

np: Subsignal - Touchstones *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-16, 19:28:04
about Neal Morse - Send The Fire
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 08:38:14
How are his worship CDs?
Pure singer/songwriter stuff. It's in the vain of the 'Songs From November' album. You have to be in the right mood for it Don't expect prog and you'll hear many 'praise the Lord' lyrics. I don't mind being a Christian myself :). I really liked the album.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-01-16, 08:38:14
I only have his prog and pop/rock CDs.
So do I, but found a recommendation on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvu97Q4x_M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvu97Q4x_M) ;).

np: Pallas - Wearewhoweare

Full album on their Bandcamp page. Will give it a listen, though I find Pallas died when Alan Reed left ::). So far it is confirmed  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-17, 09:17:41
Disperse - Journey Through The Hidden Gardens
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-17, 14:31:01
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-17, 20:04:11
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia (2cd)
np: Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-01-17, 23:16:27
Kamelot ~ Silverthorn

This is heavy stuff!
Though I'm still a bit dissapointed about the album.
It's good, and although I really liked Kahn's vocals I think Tommy Karevik also nailed it.
A better album then Ghost Opera, but it still doesn't match the band's opus magnus The Black Halo.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-18, 00:51:22
Genesis ~ The Lamb lies Down on Broadway

What can I say... It's a masterpiece.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-18, 18:57:02
Seventh Wonder ~ The Great Escape

Strangely, this album is least played in my home, which is weird because I really like this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-18, 20:57:23
Cloudkicker ~ Beacons

Not for the feint hearts! lol
Tech math progressive metal, instrumental, solely played by one person.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-18, 22:14:07
Björn Riise ~ Lullabies in a Car Crash

Singer, guitarist from Airbag, Norwegian band that sounds a lot like Pink Floyd at times.
In fact, Björn could be Gilmour's son. Hahahaha *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-01-18, 22:52:43
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-18, 20:57:23
Cloudkicker ~ Beacons

Not for the feint hearts! lol
Tech math progressive metal, instrumental, solely played by one person.

Ah yes, very talented chap. I still think his first is the best, but "Beacons" is not bad either.

I was listening to Riverside today: "Anno Domini High Definition" and "Memories In My Head".
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-19, 18:44:24
jp: Riverside - Out Of Myself
np: Camel - Rajaz
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-01-20, 18:41:24
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
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Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-01-21, 16:01:40
JP: Kino - Cutting Room Floor
NP: Karnivool - Themata

Tom
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-01-21, 19:52:51
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-22, 20:11:25
Introducing The Pineapple Thief

It arrived today. Sounding great so far ...  8).
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-23, 19:34:07
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-23, 23:06:12
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-22, 20:11:25
Introducing The Pineapple Thief

It arrived today. Sounding great so far ...  8).

Have you tried Variations on a Dream and Tightly Unwound yet?
Two stunning PT (no, not Porcupine Tree ;) ) albums!

NP> Dave Kerzner ~ New World

He was a member of Simon Collins' band Sound of Contact but apparently went solo.
Hear some familiar SoC-sounds on this album. Nice work.
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-01-24, 00:37:53
Devin Townsend ~ Z2

Give me that coffee!!!!  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-24, 09:24:00
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-23, 23:06:12
Have you tried Variations on a Dream and Tightly Unwound yet?
Two stunning PT (no, not Porcupine Tree ;) ) albums!
Not yet, have heard 'Magnolia', 'All The Wars' and 'Little Man'. And tracks from all their back catalogue albums on 'Introducing ...'. Will check them out, thanks. And yes, I prefer 'TPT' over 'PT' ;).

Voyager - V
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-24, 13:44:01
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
The Pineapple Thief - Introducing TPT
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-24, 19:40:34
Ayreon - The Human Equation
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-25, 00:32:31
Enchant ~ The Great Divide
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-01-25, 15:44:57
Marillion ~ Afraid of Sunlight

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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-01-26, 18:55:29
jp: Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad
np: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-01-28, 18:53:54
jp: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
np: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-01-28, 19:59:58
Enochian Theory ~ Life ... And All it Entails
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-01-29, 18:57:21
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Introducing
np: Fischer-Z - Destination Paradise
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-01-30, 19:15:54
pp: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Fischer-Z - Going Deaf For A Living
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-01-30, 21:41:02
Rain ~ Cerulean Blue
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Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2015-01-31, 01:22:45
Men At Work - Business As Usual

Appropriate ...
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-31, 12:29:07
Neal Morse - Momentum (In high anticipation to the new Neal Morse Band album. The wait is almost over :).)
Muse - The 2nd Law
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-01-31, 20:27:15
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Moon Safari - Live In Mexico (on progstreamingclassic, sounding 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-02-01, 08:59:44
Anathema - Alternative 4

Classic 8)
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-02-01, 15:58:04
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2015-01-31, 01:22:45
Men At Work - Business As Usual

Appropriate ...

;D ;D ;D

NP> Anathema ~ We're Here because We're Here
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Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-02-02, 12:45:06
Listened a lot to:

Magnum:  On A Storyteller's Night   Vigilante   Breath Of Life

Great albums  *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-02-02, 18:29:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-02-02, 12:45:06
Listened a lot to:

Magnum:  On A Storyteller's Night   Vigilante   Breath Of Life

Great albums  *horns*

- Nicky

I agree!
Really like their albums. :)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-02-02, 19:10:55
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Variations On A Dream (great album indeed Mad 8))
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
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Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-02-03, 00:31:10
Royal Hunt - 20th Anniversary
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-02-03, 11:46:01
Steven Wilson - "Grace For Drowning"
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-02-03, 19:20:01
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-02-04, 19:33:35
pp: Nosound - Lightdark
jp: AudioPlastik - In The Head Of A Maniac (4 track on their Bandcamp site)
np: Agnieszka Swita - Sleepless
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-02-05, 16:36:19
The Custodian ~ Necessary Wasted Time
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-02-05, 19:35:32
jp: Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-02-06, 19:53:33
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-06, 21:57:02
Arcane ~ Known/Learned

Their previous album Chronicles of a Waking Dream already swept me off my feet and this one does it again. :)
Stunning (progressive metal) album!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-07, 10:47:48
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-06, 21:57:02
Arcane ~ Known/Learned

Their previous album Chronicles of a Waking Dream already swept me off my feet and this one does it again. :)
Stunning (progressive metal) album!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Don't know this, will check it out. I noticed a number of (full) tracks are on YouTube. Prog metal rules (as long as I don't hear growls ;)) *horns*.

jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-02-07, 11:26:22
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-06, 21:57:02
Arcane ~ Known/Learned

Just listened to a song on YouTube. Not bad at all. It reminded me a bit of Leprous and Anathema. I'll investigate.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-07, 14:17:54
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-07, 20:06:35
jp: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
np: Arcane - Known/Learned (full album on their Bandcamp (http://arcaneaustralia.bandcamp.com/) website)
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-02-07, 22:15:16
Roine Stolt - "The Flower King"

One of the finest examples of todays Prog if you'd ask me. Not a weak song. And guys... Roine can play guitar!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-02-08, 08:57:10
Panic Room - Skin
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-02-08, 21:54:23
pp: Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium

np: Radio: Sympho Shop
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Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-02-09, 01:49:54
Angra - Temple Of Shadows
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Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-02-09, 14:52:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-07, 10:47:48
as long as I don't hear growls

GROWL HOWL SCREAM SCREECH WAIL GRUNT >:( >:( >:(

Phew, it's pretty exhausting to satisfy you, Teunis ;D


NP  Conquering Dystopia:  Ashes Of Lesser Men

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U48C6FZuzgk&list=RDj2dmvOomei0&index=3

The one and only Jeff Loomis, together with another excellent guitarist Keith Merrow, and Alex Rüdinger on drums, and Alex Webster on bass.

There can be only one word for this: Unbelievable !!!

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-02-09, 19:11:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-02-09, 14:52:44
Phew, it's pretty exhausting to satisfy you, Teunis ;D
Not at all, just ask my wife ::) ;).

jp: Focus - Focus X
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-02-10, 10:02:46
Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning

Almost time for his new album, Hand.Cannot.Erase.
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Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-02-10, 12:08:02
Pink Floyd ~ P.U.L.S.E.  :P

The battery has stopped working a long time ago but the cd is absolutely superb.
Great live performance, especially the Dark Side of the Moon-live performance.
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-02-10, 18:45:04
jp: Opeth - Pale Communion (more and more impressed by this album 8))
np: The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
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Post by: funkster on Wed, 2015-02-11, 07:34:06
Agenda by Neal Morse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cux2QH3ZyCo

I just LOVE this
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-02-11, 09:38:17
Also just listened to Agenda today! At first I didn't know if I liked it or not. It's so different from the usual Neal Morse stuff. But it made me feel so happy, so I just cannot not like it. ;)
Waiting for the whole album! Should be awesome!
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Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-02-11, 11:54:11
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-02-09, 19:11:07
Not at all, just ask my wife ::) ;).

OK, just dialing ...

Phew, that's even more exhausting to listen to, my oh my, now I know why you don't need growls and grunts from elsewhere :-[


LP  Muse:  Black Holes and Revelations

Super *horns*

NP  Slipknot:  Iowa

Super - in a different way ;) *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-02-11, 19:16:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-02-11, 11:54:11
Phew, that's even more exhausting to listen to, my oh my, now I know why you don't need growls and grunts from elsewhere :-[
:)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-02-11, 11:54:11
LP  Muse:  Black Holes and Revelations
Didn't know (can't remember) you are into Muse. 8) album indeed!

jp: Asia - Aria
np: Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut

I've heard the title track and 'Agenda' from The Neal Morse band album too. Not so enthusiastic (yet) about both tracks. But I've heard the track 'The Call', which is awesome! It's here: The Call (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v67SgcpTbw)
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-02-12, 10:04:14
       Neal Morse Band   
The
       Grand Experiment

That doesn't look as neat as the actual album cover.
Forums has its flaws.  :-X :P ;)
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Post by: funkster on Thu, 2015-02-12, 12:37:08
Listened to some Knight Area which i have found to be interesting
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-02-12, 19:33:55
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
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Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-02-12, 21:25:17
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-02-11, 19:16:32
Didn't know (can't remember) you are into Muse. 8) album indeed!

I got caught by Muse some years ago and bought Origin, Absolution, and Black Holes. I quite liked them, but then there was so much other music ;), and Muse didn't get it right for me. I lent out Black Holes to a friend (at the time), who vanished and never gave it back to me (know that thingy, guys ? ;) ). Then I started missing it, bought it (cheaply), and it really clicked this time, I've had it on repeat for some days.

Got three of the songs in my classic songs list 8)

NP  Muse:  Absolution

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-02-12, 23:10:42
"Absolution" is a real gem as far as I know.
I bought that album along with "Showbiz" and "The 2nd Law" a few weeks ago. I also want the other albums, because "Origin Of Symmetry" (especially) is also a fantastic album, full of energy.
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Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-13, 00:33:24
Never really liked Muse, thought it was just another britpop band.

That was until Black Holes and Revelations.

Now I even consider H.A.A.R.P. as one of the best live albums (pop/rock) ever made.
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Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-02-13, 05:23:26
So many people like Muse : I only like some of their songs ... but no so many.

NP Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-02-13, 14:19:53
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-02-12, 23:10:42
"Absolution" is a real gem as far as I know.

It's on the way, but with Black Holes, Muse really get it right, brilliant and varied album *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-13, 00:33:24
Now I even consider H.A.A.R.P. as one of the best live albums (pop/rock) ever made.

Thanx for the tip, Mad :)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2015-02-13, 05:23:26
So many people like Muse : I only like some of their songs ... but not so many.

Maybe you should listen properly to some of the other songs, Bupie ;)

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-02-13, 20:18:25
I consider the last three Muse albums my favourite ones. Really like the last two, more 'electronic' music. A new album will be released this year, it will be more guitar oriented. Very curious, bring it on *horns*.

jp: Steve Lukather - Candyman
np: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment

Disc one is 8). Disc two is now playing, nice work too. And there's also a disc 3, the making of on DVD. Neal Morse is spoiling us again :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-14, 09:05:01
Sylvan - Sceneries

Great album, new album 'Home' to be released next week. Has to wait though, have chosen for the Lonely Robot album. Can't have it all ::).
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Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-02-15, 21:08:38
Arcane ~ Known/Learned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2015-02-17, 11:14:38
Lots of stuff recently downloaded so plenty to listen to including

Nevermore
Jethro Tull
Crimson Glory
Flower kings

I am in a prog mood at the moment  :)
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Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-02-17, 13:15:59
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2015-02-17, 11:14:38
Lots of stuff recently downloaded so plenty to listen to including
Crimson Glory

Crimson Glory is another group that never got due appreciation :(

Unique sound, power, melody ... in a word ;) super progressive melodic metal *horns*


NP  Celtic Frost:  Monotheist

More interesting than enjoyable atm, but let's see ... 8)

I expect that Funky and Mad have listened to Celtic Frost :)

- Nicky
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Post by: funkster on Tue, 2015-02-17, 16:33:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-02-17, 13:15:59
Crimson Glory is another group that never got due appreciation :(

Unique sound, power, melody ... in a word ;) super progressive melodic metal *horns*


NP  Celtic Frost:  Monotheist

More interesting than enjoyable atm, but let's see ... 8)

I expect that Funky and Mad have listened to Celtic Frost :)

- Nicky

Indeed , Into the pandemonium is their magum opus but the recent stuff is too black for me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-02-19, 08:33:41
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2014-10-30, 14:31:05
NP: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
I still consider this to be the very best Neal Morse solo-album. How about a top-5 guys? ;D

Here's mine:
1 - Sola Scriptura What can I say? Amazing album. Best track The Door. That solo at the end! :o *horns*
2 - Testimony 2 Fantastic album, better than Testimony 1. Seeds Of Gold on disc 2 may be the very best song Neal ever wrote.
3 - Songs From November Even the wife likes this one!
4 - ? My introduction to Neal Morse solo. Still a very good album.
5 - Momentum More accessible... Until World Without End.

Tom

Right, the list above needs to be altered. Here's the updated version:

1 - The Grand Experiment Making this a real band-album is the best decision Neal has ever made. This album sounds so fresh and full of energy. I can't stop playing it.
2 - Sola Scriptura What can I say? Amazing album. Best track The Door. That solo at the end! :o *horns*
3 - Testimony 2 Fantastic album, better than Testimony 1. Seeds Of Gold on disc 2 may be the very best song Neal ever wrote.
4 - Songs From November Even the wife likes this one!
5 - ? My introduction to Neal Morse solo. Still a very good album.

That's better. ;D

Tom
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-02-20, 20:16:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-02-19, 08:33:41
Right, the list above needs to be altered. Here's the updated version:

1 - The Grand Experiment Making this a real band-album is the best decision Neal has ever made. This album sounds so fresh and full of energy. I can't stop playing it.

That's better. ;D
LOL. Great album indeed, sounding fresh and less predictable. Really dig this album 8).

Gazpacho - Bravo
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home (Only heard it once so far. Needs a few more listenings, it's a cross between Frost*, Arena and sometimes it reminds me of Blind Ego during 'Numb' album).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-21, 13:40:56
a~Ha ~ Scoundrel Days
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-21, 20:25:45
Played my latest purchases today:
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-21, 23:42:06
Flying Colors ~ Live in Europe

I was there.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-02-22, 21:27:50
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-02-22, 21:59:35
Listened a lot to Neal Morse's "The Grand Experiment" lately.
I think it's REALLY good!

The first song (The Call) is everything we know about Morse, and more! After that it's time for the title track, which has grown on me really well. Really like the guitar solo. Also Agenda which is typically un-Morse, but good and extremely catchy. The slower song Waterfall has yet to sink in with me. I do like the vocal harmonies.
The album is not bad so far (far from that in fact!), but honestly everything (except for the opener perhaps) pales in comparison with the big epic Alive Again. It ranks up high with all the other Morse epics. You can really hear the difference that Eric and Bill make on this album in general, but especially in this track.

I have the special edition (of course) which has an excellent cover of MacArthur Park. I don't know the original, but this is good stuff.
The other two songs (New Jerusalem and Doomsday Destiny) should have just be part of the main album. They are not less of quality. I especially like Doomsday Destiny which has a nice bass guitar section.
And then there are the live songs, which are of course very good songs, but I just tend to skip these. Even then, it leaves us 77 minutes of extremely well played and enjoyable prog!
In my opinion this album is even more enjoyable than Flying Colors' or Transatlantic's latest.

And 2015 has just started.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-02-24, 02:53:27
Thanks for the report, PH. I still have to find a place in Melbourne where I could find prog CDs ... or at least an Australian website that sells prog online.

NP Sylvan - Home

Thanks for the link Teunis  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2015-02-24, 11:33:58
Hoping to listen to some Redemption tonight plus The Grand Experiment which on first listen was great  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-02-25, 01:48:19
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-21, 13:40:56
a~Ha ~ Scoundrel Days

Great album. The first three tracks streak is outstanding. I could have done without Cry Wolf though. I recently purchased a De Luxe 2 cds edition with alternative versions of most songs. Those versions/demo are more synth/pop/dance oriented, loosing all their guitar/rocking edge and I find them much poorer than the originals. So I am glad that A-Ha chose the rock option initially.

NP Kansas - Audio-Visions

Always the same pleasure, listen after listen ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-02-25, 18:48:55
Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-02-25, 20:32:59
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-02-25, 01:48:19
Great album. The first three tracks streak is outstanding. I could have done without Cry Wolf though. I recently purchased a De Luxe 2 cds edition with alternative versions of most songs. Those versions/demo are more synth/pop/dance oriented, loosing all their guitar/rocking edge and I find them much poorer than the originals. So I am glad that A-Ha chose the rock option initially.


Great that you aprove. ;)
Cry Wolf is indeed one of the weaker tracks, if not the weakest.
Never really liked that song.
Somehow people always mock me because I like a~Ha but I always had a soft spot for them.
Take on Me was nice but the second single blew me away (The Sun Always Shines on T.V.).
Yes, it's pop-rock but still.
After they became more and more unsuccessful they got a lot better in my opinion.
Too bad they called it quits.
Great band. :)

NP> The Neal Morse Band ~ The Great Experiment

I'd say that this sounds a lot more like Spock's Beard then the latest album from Spock's Beard.
Like this is the album where Neal Returned to the mighty Beard.
Great album!!!
Yes, even Agenda.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-02-27, 19:18:16
Played:

Muse:  Absolution  (on repeat)

Muse:  Resistance

After having listened several times to Absolution, I cherish it every bit as much as Black Holes.


This could well be my fave Muse song, because of both lyrics and music, from Absolution:

Muse:  Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist

www.youtube.com/watch?v=glx9SVaH2uw

When one sees this video, it's obvious that the guys are not in it for the money *horns*

"I know you're in this room
I'm sure I heard you sigh
Floating in between
where our worlds collide

it scares the hell out of me
and the end is all I can see

and I know the moment's near
and there's nothing you can do
look through a faithless eye
are you afraid to die?"

Whew, can't get any better, can it, Teunis ?

Teunis, how do you rate the Muse albums (incl. live albums) ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-02-27, 20:31:34
Ah! Do I hear another top list coming up?
So, for what it's worth:

1. Absolution
2. Origin Of Symmetry
3. Black Holes And Revelations
4. Showbiz
5. The Resistance
6. The 2nd Law

I think......


EDIT:
Sorry, just listened to "Origin..." again and had to switch places with "Black Holes..."
It might even be better than "Absolution" (which was my first Muse album).
"Origin..." is filled with energy. When I listen to that album, I want to jump and run and scream!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-02-27, 22:57:32
Mastodon ~ Crack the Skye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-28, 09:45:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-02-27, 19:18:16
Teunis, how do you rate the Muse albums (incl. live albums) ?
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-02-27, 20:31:34
Ah! Do I hear another top list coming up?
Good idea :).
1. The Resistance
2. The 2nd Law
3. Black Holes & Revelations
4. Absolution
5. Origin Of Symmetry
6. Showbiz

I really like their two latest, more electronic, albums. 'The Resistance' has some obvious Queen influences, really dig this album from start to finish and wouldn't play this album randomly. I've read the album Muse is working on is more guitar orientated, very curious what the change in direction will bring.
As for the live albums: the only one I've heard several times is their latest 'Live At Rome Olympic Stadium', which is really cool. 'Hullabaloo' is nice, but I find the obvious 'breathing' of Mr. Bellamy in the microphone before singing somewhat disturbing. Can't rate 'HAARP', as I've only heard it once. But I know this one has a fan here in The Room ;).

np: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-28, 13:36:18
We should get a separate topic for that. ;) *hint

NP> Marillion ~ Sounds that Can't be Made

Really really like this album.
Apart from Montreal.
That song is the weakest.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-02-28, 14:04:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-28, 13:36:18
We should get a separate topic for that. ;) *hint
Exactly my thought. Go for it :P.

np: Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

Way too long ago that I played this album 8). What is your favourite Ayreon album? ::) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-02-28, 15:27:41
Thanx, Teunis & Paxi :)

Paxi, didn't know that you are such a big Muse fan - cool, great sharing 8)

Still, Teunis is the most Muse-ical :D

When I see Matt B in that video, the expression "force of Nature" comes to mind. This dude is totally Music. He's dressed in a kinda sportssuit, his teeth are non-Hollywood, but his music goes straight to the heart - whew *horns*

Forget about all the fancy crooners - zzzzzzz :(

NP  Muse:  Absolution *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-02-28, 23:07:09
Just played : Symphony X ~ V - The New Mythology Suite
Now Playing: Symphony X ~ The Odyssey

Prog metal at its best!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-01, 10:49:15
IQ - The Road Of Bones (Number one in the annual DPRP poll (http://www.dprp.net/dprpoll/2014/index.php) and also my favourite 2014 release 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-03-01, 12:50:47
NP  Shining:  Blackjazz

1) Crazy
2) Over-the-top
3) Exciting

*horns*

Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby.

Very King Crimson influenced, but even more over-the-top ;)

There's a 21st Century Schizoid Man cover on Blackjazz 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-01, 21:31:35
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Arena - Contagion Max
Muse - The Resistance

np: Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2015-03-02, 10:09:26
NP: Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.

It's still early but I feel this is another masterpiece. Some absolutely stunning songs. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-03-03, 09:14:55
The Custodian ~ Necessary Waste of Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-03-03, 10:22:37
The Flower Kings ~ Tour Kaputt

Live album from 2007, recorded Zoetermeer, Netherlands.
Nice addition to any Flower King-fan.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-03-04, 00:39:42
Threshold - March Of Progress  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2015-03-05, 00:38:01
Sylvan - Home

I really like this one : it is not the in your face uplifting music that you will play to get started on a busy day but in a quiet subdued environment it works fine.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-03-05, 08:50:13
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2015-03-05, 00:38:01
Sylvan - Home

I really like this one : it is not the in your face uplifting music that you will play to get started on a busy day but in a quiet subdued environment it works fine.

Hmm, I was thinking of getting this one. I only have "Posthumous Silence" and "Presets" and love them both. But the next two albums I haven't heard. Some called them disappointing and very different from the aforementioned albums.

So how is this album compared to the others?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-03-05, 09:10:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-03-05, 08:50:13
Hmm, I was thinking of getting this one. I only have "Posthumous Silence" and "Presets" and love them both. But the next two albums I haven't heard. Some called them disappointing and very different from the aforementioned albums.

So how is this album compared to the others?

It actually sounds a lot like Sceneries, their previous double album.
Personally I have mixed feelings about that album, it's an album that has several epics though the index on my cd player claims otherwise but the first cd is extraordinary while the second cd is a bit too much, so that kinda explains why Home works for me better. 
Don't expect sounds like Presets or, if you have heard these two albums, X-Rayed and Artificial Paradise but more like Posthumous Silence.
More drama and nostalgia.
Heavy but not music wise.

I really like this album as well.  8)

In fact...

NP> Sylvan ~ Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-03-05, 10:59:55
Hello, Sir!!

Steven Wilson ~ Hand.Cannot.Erase
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2015-03-06, 11:34:20
NP: Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.

Cannot. Stop. Listening.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-03-06, 16:09:01
NP  Alanis Morissette:  Under Rug Swept

Let's see. First time I listen to a full album by her ....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-03-06, 18:13:23
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-03-06, 23:37:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-03-06, 16:09:01
NP  Alanis Morissette:  Under Rug Swept

Let's see. First time I listen to a full album by her ....

- Nicky

Nice!!

NP> Spock's Beard ~ X live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-03-07, 18:00:23
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-03-06, 23:37:03
Nice!!

The first two songs were very good, but then it started getting a bit monotonous. The lyrics have some depth, and she sings beautifully 8)

Here:   Alanis Morissette:  21 Things I Want In A Lover    www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5-qp99ERH4

Pleasing to the ear and the eye :-*

Bupie, try to listen to the music too ;)


NP  Celtic Frost:  Monotheist

So who else than me thinks this is "nice"  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-03-07, 19:06:12
NP  Alanis Morissette:  Jagged Little Pill  *horns*

Seems more exciting than Rug :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-03-07, 19:33:17
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-08, 21:40:47
pp: Days Between Stations - In Extremis
np: Radio Sympho Shop - Sylvium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-03-12, 19:07:56
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: The Pineapple Thief - Introducing ..
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-03-13, 18:26:40
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-03-14, 09:49:00
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-03-14, 20:20:49
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-15, 21:36:28
Today:
Anathema - Weather Systems
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Fischer Z - Red Skies Over Paradise

np: (predictable): Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-03-16, 00:39:23
Toto - Isolation

The first album with Mike on bass duties ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-03-19, 20:00:50
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2015-03-16, 00:39:23
Toto - Isolation

The first album with Mike on bass duties ...
Sigh ... yes, I've played 'Kingdom Of Desire' in his memory.

np: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-03-20, 19:49:21
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Gazpacho - Demon
Toto - Toto XIV

After two listenings I have to say it's well worth the long wait. XIV a versatile album with rock, blues, prog and ballads. Just wow *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-03-26, 19:46:57
jp: The Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
np: Toto - Toto XIV (Wow, getting better and better, will it top my current favourite album 'Kingdom Of Desire'? Only time will tell ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-03-26, 19:52:00
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-03-26, 20:35:56
I'm listening to The Gentle Storm a lot these days. I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2015-03-26, 21:45:44
NP - The Unquiet Sky

Recently played
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Steven Wilson - Hand Cannot Erase
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Steve Rothery - The Ghosts of Pripyat
The Decemberists - What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
Beardfish - +4626 Comfortzone
Dave Kerzner - New World

This list also could be in recent purchases.

Lots and lots of great music.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-03-27, 23:26:36
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-03-20, 19:49:21
Toto - Toto XIV

After two listenings I have to say it's well worth the long wait. XIV a versatile album with rock, blues, prog and ballads. Just wow *horns* 8).
You make me eager to find it ASAP here in Australia ! I start searching right now !!!

NP Kansas - Leftoverture

Still incredibly great at almost 40 years of age  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-03-28, 14:42:57
NP  My new Pantheon group:  Von Hertzen Brothers

Try this great piece, guys:  New Day Rising   www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ19oUREZzQ

Great video too, very 3D - whew *horns*

Finnish group, real brothers 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-29, 21:41:19
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2015-03-27, 23:26:36
You make me eager to find it ASAP here in Australia ! I start searching right now !!!
Go for it, you won't regret it.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-03-28, 14:42:57
NP  My new Pantheon group:  Von Hertzen Brothers
Good call, I own their previous album 'Nine Lives', great album and really like the songs I heard from the new album too 8).

Toto - Toto XIV
Arena - Immortal? (Just had to hear 'Moviedrome' *horns*)
Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-01, 20:40:59
Arena - The Visitor
Arena - The Unquiet Sky

Reliving yesterday's gig. Still not back on earth ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-04-01, 21:30:13
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2015-03-29, 21:41:19
Good call, I own their previous album 'Nine Lives', great album and really like the songs I heard from the new album too 8).

Nice sharing, Teunis :)

I don't think that they've ever been mentioned in the Room before.


Got some super cd's in a second-hand shop and played:

Ayreon:  01011001

Black Country Communion:  2

Von Hertzen Brothers:  New Day Rising

Trevor Rabin:  Jacaranda

Also played Synkronizity's Cultivation three times, as it's very complex music.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-04-02, 12:56:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-04-01, 21:30:13
Got some super cd's in a second-hand shop and played:

Ayreon:  01011001

Nice to see you mentioning an Ayreon cd. And you even got the binary digits right!
What do you think of "01011001"?

Yesterday I was listening (and enjoying) "Into The Electric Castle" by Ayreon. It struck me that there are so many memorable melodies on that one. Although I have to confess that half way into the second disc I get a little bit bored. But that's not limited to this disc or Ayreon. I have this with almost every double album.

Still listening to The Gentle Storm's "The Diary" a lot.
And at the moment enjoying "Second Nature" by Flying Colors. One of the best of 2014.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-04-02, 16:16:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-04-02, 12:56:42
Nice to see you mentioning an Ayreon cd.

I listen to them now and then. I also have Electric Castle and Human Equation. I usually listen to'm when I want something relaxing. But they'r too cozy to be pantheon for me. I need something more edgy.

Arjen can do so much better, like with Guilt Machine, which is pantheon.

But I understand that he needs something with broad appeal to pay for his advanced studio and all the musicians that he makes excellent use of 8)

Quote
And you even got the binary digits right!

Whaddaya take me for, Paxi, an idiot ? Hey, don't answer >:(

I of course copy/pasted ;D

Quote
What do you think of "01011001"?

As I wrote above. His language is not either that advanced, but to my knowledge, the philosophy of 01... should be very intriguing - have to get into that ....

Quote
I have to confess that half way into the second disc I get a little bit bored.

Yeah, after about a cd of Ayreon, I also need something more exciting. Like:

NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Epistemology

Once again I'm amazed at how dull people are: I have mentioned at all relevant places that this is my "Metal album of the year" (2015) ! Now, if I had seen someone trustworthy make such a bold statement, I would'v picked up on it straightaway. But there is actually only one person who has responded - enthusiastically, naturally 8)

But of course it's a lot safer to listen to the same stuff over and over again :-\

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-02, 18:08:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-04-01, 21:30:13
Nice sharing, Teunis :)

I don't think that they've ever been mentioned in the Room before.
Definitely, in the 'Now playing' thread ;).

Edit: I also mentioned the album 'Nine Lives' in the 'Favourite albums of 2013' topic. Where would we be without the 'search' function ::) :).

Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-04-03, 17:30:13
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-02, 18:08:13
I also mentioned the album 'Nine Lives' in the 'Favourite albums of 2013' topic.

Cool, Teunis 8)

Guess I missed it cuz I didn't know about'm. It was enthusiastic comments on the FB-Timeline of Sagoth bassist Alistair MacLatchy that led me to test'm - and what a discovery *horns*


NP  Flying Colors I

Super album. All musicians are extraordinary on their instruments, Casey is a gripping singer, and the combination is stellar *horns*

It's a very worthy place for Mike I to harbor - was a bit worried about him ;)

And this album was my discovery of Steve Morse - he's unbelievable !!!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-04-03, 23:13:04
RPWL - A Show Beyond Man and Time

On festivalstreaming.com. Just started listening. First track is classic sounding neo-prog. So far so good. Thanks for the link, Teunis  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-04-04, 11:46:52
NP  Saturnian:  Dimensions *horns*

Here's a good tip to you guys: If ya wanna extend your horizons with some extreme metal - this is where things are really happening - then I can recommend Saturnian, Bal-Sagoth, and Keep of Kalessin. These are some of the most exciting and progressive groups, musically and philosophically. Each new album from them is a revolution 8)

But of course you're going into deep water with them. Dare it ? ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-04-04, 22:08:24
Anthrax ~ Spreading the Disease  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-04-05, 20:51:22
The Pineapple Thief ~ Variations on a Dream

A great album, for sure.
Together with What We have Sown and Tightly Unwound, their best. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-04-05, 21:21:30
Pendragon ~ Men Who Climb Mountains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-04-05, 22:17:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2015-04-04, 11:46:52
NP  Saturnian:  Dimensions *horns*

OK, I tried some YouTube vids. Some bits are really good! Reminded me of Dream Theater in some places (I think the guitar tone is responsible for this). I think it's not too heavy. The only thing that's extreme are the vocals. (I find them ranging between laughable and plain ugly) I like the orchestrations, the choirs and occasional piano. But again (and that's a big problem for me) the machinegun drumming is ruining everything. Totally unimaginative. If they lose the growling/grunting/screaming and start thinking about really putting effort in the rhythm section (instead of just filling everything with bass drum), this could be a very fine symphonic metal band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-04-05, 22:39:36
I'm now listening to Keep Of Kalessin's "Armada" album. 15 minutes in, this is honestly better than I expected. The vocals don't make me smile (that's a positive in this case). Still would prefer real singing, but alas. The drums are still sounding like machine guns, and that's a terrible terrible shame, because other than that, this actually doesn't sound that bad. To be honest, that acoustic guitar part around 11 minutes was pretty nice and a big surprise.
OK Nicky, I'm going to bed now, but I'll try some more Keep Of Kalessin tomorrow.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-06, 09:03:15
Sylvan - Home

Still have a hate/love relationship with this band. Really like the music, but can't help but disliking the sometimes overreacted, screaming vocals from Marco Glühmann  ::). Others will call it 'emotion' but I'll keep it with this 'Progstreaming' listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-04-06, 15:10:58
The Gentle Storm ~ The Diary

The folky Gentle side (cd 1) is nice to listen to when you're in a romantic interlude (or longer ;) ) with your wife/girlfriend/fill in what suits you, but I  prefer the second Storm disc.
More metal. ;)

Could be nice to listen to when you're in a romantic interlude (or longer :P ) with your wife/girlfriend/fill in what suits you ( :-*) as well. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-04-06, 17:56:20
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-04-05, 22:17:58
OK, I tried some YouTube vids...

OK, Paxi, Thanx for trying - brave of you 8)

At least you'll get an impression of how metal is breaking new ground ;)

Actually I find Sam Greenland's drumming on Dimensions very exciting and expressive, one of the many things that make this album one of metal's great masterpieces, but it did take me some listens to start noticing it; there's so much else that's more upstage.

Dimensions and Epistemology are two albums that sound overwhelming on first listens, but then when one starts enjoying them, they are very lasting, one doesn't tire of them.

With KoK I recommend that you go directly to Epistemology. KoK are one of the bands that have improved drastically with every album.

The title track Epistemology actually has a lot in common with The Count of Tuscany, something that DT fans will appreciate :)

The album Epistemology expands the limits of metal in all ways. Also the lyrics are transcendent.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-06, 18:53:18
pp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
jp: Hasse Froberg And Musical Companion - HFMC (On Progstreaming.com. After three and a half track I'd heard enough, not my taste :-\.)

So back to ..... The Unquiet Sky ..... much better *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-04-07, 10:38:04
JP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
NP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Up next: Arena - The Unquiet Sky

If you've not heard it yet, you're missing out... big time! *horns*

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-04-07, 13:10:27
I'm still waiting...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-04-07, 14:23:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-04-07, 13:10:27
I'm still waiting...

That sucks. Did you get a notification in your mailbox which says that 'your order is complete' from Verglas? I got mine on March 24th.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-04-07, 15:01:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-04-07, 13:10:27
I'm still waiting...

It all depends on when you placed your order.
Because the band is on tour right now and won't be back home before 28th of April, everyone that orders the album, will get it after the 28th of April.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-04-07, 15:27:40
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-04-07, 14:23:46
That sucks. Did you get a notification in your mailbox which says that 'your order is complete' from Verglas? I got mine on March 24th.

Yes. I also got an email "your order is complete" on March 24th.
Hmmm....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-08, 18:39:34
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-04-09, 13:25:48
These days I'm mostly listening to music through Spotify while at work. Pretty good way to discover new music. It makes suggestions based on what you're listening to.

JP: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
What a great album this is. I already knew the single (also called New Day Rising) and liked it very much. Then I forgot about them until you guys mentioned them again. Now I can't stop playing this album. ;D

NP: Selah Sue - Reason
Belgian Singer/songwriter. She has an addictive voice. Don't expect prog here. :-*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-04-09, 15:21:35
I'm picking up on some old classics, buy an old album together with the new albums:

NP  Byrds:  Turn! Turn! Turn!

The song Turn! Turn! Turn! has haunted me thru the ages - so true, and so wonderful *horns*

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4

To everything, turn, turn, turn.
There is a season, turn, turn, turn.
And a time to every purpose under heaven.
A time to build up, a time to break down.
A time to dance, a time to mourn.
A time to cast away stones.
A time to gather stones together.

Whew!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-04-09, 15:31:48
NP: Keep of Kalessin - Epistemology

The first real track The Spiritual Relief is actually very good. I do agree with what Paco said earlier about the machinegun drumming (called blastbeats) but I'm pleasantly surprised. Very good track indeed. I will be investigating this further... 8)

Thanks Nicky.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-04-09, 15:41:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-04-09, 15:31:48
NP: Keep of Kalessin - Epistemology

Tom, listen to the title track ;)

Then Introspection.

And then tell Madame Butterfly that you'l be late for supper :-X


Here's a video to blow your (plural) mind:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3qb5jf1nE4

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-09, 19:07:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-04-09, 13:25:48
JP: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
What a great album this is.
And another VHB fan, welcome to the club ;).

jp: Toto - XIV
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky

My favourite 2015 releases so far  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-04-10, 17:06:13
Here's how good Alanis can be:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6teeE-M5Ts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tukqRdtYDoU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=up11CpSBx3Y

Listen to these wonderful songs, and look at the very special vids, guys, she's worth it. I think then you'l agree with me that this lady is pantheon *horns*


Interesting reviews of Jagged Little Pill - from Wiki:

Jagged Little Pill was released on June 13, 1995 in the United States, followed by a worldwide release. Jagged Little Pill received general acclaim from most music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic gave it a very positive review, giving it four-and-a-half out of five stars. He mostly complimented the album's standout talent saying "It's remarkable that Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill struck a sympathetic chord with millions of listeners, because it's so doggedly, determinedly insular." He concludes, "As slick as the music is, the lyrics are unvarnished and Morissette unflinchingly explores emotions so common, most people would be ashamed to articulate them. This doesn't make Jagged Little Pill great, but it does make it a fascinating record, a phenomenon that's intensely personal." Robert Christgau gave it a B+ grade, mainly praising its thematic content: "she's happy to help 15 million girls of many ages stick a basic feminist truth in our faces: privileged phonies have identity problems too. Not to mention man problems." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagged_Little_Pill


NP  Dream Theater:  Self-titled

Everytime one listens to this band, one is reminded of how stellar they are  *horns*

I think that we've used up our Room quota of "great" for a while ;D

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-04-10, 19:21:04
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-11, 14:51:47
Bjorn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Toto - Toto XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-04-11, 19:49:32
Alex Lifeson ~ Victor

His first and only solo album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-11, 20:30:44
pp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
jp: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
np: tracks from the Dutch instrumental progband 'Cartographer' on YouTube. Don't really know the (music of the) band, will see them live next week. They're support act when the band Silhouette will play.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-04-12, 15:18:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-04-11, 19:49:32
Alex Lifeson ~ Victor

Interesting, Mad, what's it like ?


NP  Saturnian:  Dimensions  *horns*

Guess I'm alone with this one in the Room ... Pity, damn pity :(

This album has everything. Just like KoK's Epistemology. Very much the same vibe.

The lyrics in both are about the individual being called to fullfil his/her potential - iow there's a lot more to life than most people (like to) think. These albums testify vividly to that.

I do however find Obsidian's (from KoK) lyrics much better than Philip Wilson's. Philip should have had an advantage being a native English speaker. Maybe it's because Obsidian is older, or maybe he's just more philosophic than Philip ???

Obsidian's lyrics are very intriguing 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2015-04-13, 16:01:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-04-09, 15:41:32
Tom, listen to the title track ;)

Then Introspection.

And then tell Madame Butterfly that you'l be late for supper :-X

The title track is great very good! ;D Especially from the moment the quiet bit kicks in somewhere at 2:30 onwards. *horns* The only bad thing about it is that it ends with a fade-out. :-\

Introspection needs more listens. Didn't impress me at first listen. I only remember the growls and blastbeats.

I will dig further. Thanks for the recommendation. 8)

NP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky. I'm in love. :-*

Tom

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-13, 19:04:13
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Cosmograf - Capacitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-04-13, 20:29:08
NP:
Shadowland - "Ring Of Roses"
2. Jigsaw

:-* :-* :-*
Man, it's been a while since I listened to this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-04-14, 10:13:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-04-13, 20:29:08
NP:
Shadowland - "Ring Of Roses"
2. Jigsaw

:-* :-* :-*
Man, it's been a while since I listened to this album.

Same here! It's been ages... :-[ But I made up for it this morning and listened to the album. Sounds slightly out of date but still a pleasant listen nontheless. :)

NP: Keep of Kalessin - Epistemology

Still working on it...

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-04-14, 13:02:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2015-04-13, 16:01:19
The title track is great very good! ;D

Ainit! Nice to share, Tom :)

The first part sounds noisy on first listens, but the're a lot of fine details that start appearing with repeated listening ;)

Quote
Especially from the moment the quiet bit kicks in somewhere at 2:30 onwards. *horns*

Yeah, that's it! Reminds me of the similar passage in The Count of Tuscany ;)

Then the rhythm section falls in hard, the guitar rockets off, and it turns all tribal 8)

Quote
The only bad thing about it is that it ends with a fade-out. :-\

But what an ending! Very appropriate for that tour de force of an album :)

Quote
Introspection needs more listens. Didn't impress me at first listen. I only remember the growls and blastbeats.

Yeah, give it some more listens. Amazing piece too. They released it as an ep last year. Blew me over. Made me realise that KoK had taken off into something totally extraordinary *horns*

Quote
I will dig further. Thanks for the recommendation. 8)

My pleasure ;)

Quote
great very good! ;D

Thanx, Tom, I'm greatful ;D

I think we could get Paxi to join the party. He's already halfway in. I'll give him a Heckler & Koch to practice on :D


NP  Vanilla Fudge:  The Beat Goes On

Very much a concept album - that things don't change just like that ;)

My parents were really intrigued by it when I was a kid, and played it a lot.

Interesting and touching to listen to it again after all these many years :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-04-14, 19:09:51
jp: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-04-15, 10:07:33
NP: Pendragon - Pure

Guys, isn't Indigo the very best song that ever appeared on a Pendragon-album? What a song! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-15, 19:11:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-04-15, 10:07:33
Guys, isn't Indigo the very best song that ever appeared on a Pendragon-album? What a song! *horns*
Nope, 'Breaking The Spell' from 'The Window Of Life' is still my favourite Pendie track :). But 'Indigo' is 8) too.

np: Anubis - Behind Our Eyes (Live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2015-04-16, 08:49:09
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-15, 19:11:10
Nope, 'Breaking The Spell' from 'The Window Of Life' is still my favourite Pendie track :).

Breaking The Spell is a very good song but you're wrong. ;D

NP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky (probably for the 174th time)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-04-16, 11:28:08
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"

Actually, this is my first listen, so this message will be short.
I can say that I am impressed. It already sounds much better than their previous album.
Or in other words: guitars are back!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-04-16, 15:31:59
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"

Second listen! On the first listen some things were already positively noticed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-16, 19:31:51
jp: Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
np: Toto - Toto XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-04-17, 19:16:26
pp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-18, 08:59:00
Parzivals Eye - Defragments (Nice, kind of 'RPWL'-ish ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-18, 19:04:04
pp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-04-18, 22:37:04
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"

Still figuring it all out. But most of the album makes perfect sense!
Definitely gonna be in the top five this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-04-19, 21:28:06
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-04-19, 21:31:46
Played earlier: Arena - "The Unquiet Sky" (again)
I don't think it tops "Contagion" or "The Visitor", but that's not necessary and not even fair. Those albums are not only my favourite Arena albums, but belong to the best albums that I know of.
But it's definitely better than "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation" and brings back a lot of Arena that I thought was missing in T7DoS. In a way it's better than "Pepper's Ghost" too. I really like PG, but that album is not as cohesive as TUS. I think TUS reminds me the most of "Immortal?". Yeah, that makes sense to me.

Just played: Muse - "Black Holes And Revelations"
This band really could make a bridge between Pop/Rock and Prog. I wonder what their new album will do.

Now playing: Satellite - "Evening Games"
The first track (title track) is really good. The rest is not bad either. Are there any Satellite fans around here? Does the band still exist?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:37:30
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-04-19, 21:31:46
Now playing: Satellite - "Evening Games"
Are there any Satellite fans around here? Does the band still exist?
Yeah, me. Own their 4 studio albums and the DVD 'Evening Dreams'. Don't know if the band still exists. A few members started up the band 'Collage' again, don't know if this means the end of 'Satellite'. Collage is still touring and writes about 'work in progress' on their Facebook account.

jp: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:45:01
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:37:30
Yeah, me. Own their 4 studio albums and the DVD 'Evening Dreams'. Don't know if the band still exists. A few members started up the band 'Collage' again, don't know if this means the end of 'Satellite'. Collage is still touring and writes about 'work in progress' on their Facebook account.

Ah yes, I've read that too. And Collage was much more popular of course.
What do you think of these four albums by Satellite?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:52:03
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:45:01
What do you think of these four albums by Satellite?
If I had to make a favourite list:
1. Evening Games
2. A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset
3. Nostalgia
4. Into The Night

Really dig the first two albums, the third album 'Into The Night' was such a disappointment. Nostalgia is slightly better, but not at the same level of album 1 and 2 IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-04-20, 20:19:15
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-20, 19:52:03
If I had to make a favourite list:
...

Thanks! That makes perfect sense to me. Because when I discovered this band, I liked "Evening Games" better than "A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset" and was looking forward to the third, but was disappointed too. So I never really tried "Nostalgia". So now I'm going to investigate further and "A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset" is next on the list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-04-20, 22:16:17
"The Unquiet Sky"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-04-21, 18:56:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-04-20, 20:19:15
Thanks!
You're welcome. Too long ago that I played Satellite, so:

Satellite - Evening Games
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-22, 19:27:58
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-23, 19:28:04
jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
np: Neal Morse - Songs From November
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-04-24, 19:59:44
jp: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
np: Anathema - Falling Deeper
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-25, 14:03:06
jp: Gazpacho - London (live)
np: Neal Morse - World Without End (from the 'Momentum' album) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-04-25, 20:07:13
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-04-25, 23:17:07
Previously played Transatlantic - "Kaleidoscope"

Now playing Kaipa - "Sattyg"
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-04-26, 09:37:09
Silhouette - Beyond the Seventh Wave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-04-26, 21:13:22
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-04-26, 21:52:35
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Muse - The 2nd Law
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (5.1 mix)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-04-26, 22:28:11
When listening to Arena, 55 minutes are gone fast.
I'm really liking the new album!
I was tempted to give it yet another spin, but instead opted for:
Lunatic Soul - "Walking On A Flashlight Beam"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-04-27, 18:57:16
pp: Nosound - Lightdark (in DTS)
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Grand Tour - Heavy On The Beach (Scottish neoprog band with Joe Cairney from Comedy Of Errors on vocals. Recommended to fans of e.g. IQ, Comedy Of Errors, Mystery. Now on Progstreaming.com. Like it!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-04-27, 22:13:07
Muse - "Origin Of Symmetry"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-04-28, 19:14:10
jp: Threshold - For The Journey
np: Focus - X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-04-28, 19:48:45
Kaipa - "Sattyg"
This album (released last year) is instantly likeable to me. So I think it's better than "Vittjar", their previous album (2012). It seems there are more (and stronger) recognisable melodies.

Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"
A real Neo-Prog album, with the big bombastic choirs and sweeping synths. I love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-04-29, 04:38:10
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-04-28, 19:48:45
Kaipa - "Sattyg"
This album (released last year) is instantly likeable to me. So I think it's better than "Vittjar", their previous album (2012). It seems there are more (and stronger) recognisable melodies.

OK, you convinced me to order this one so I just did it. But I remind you that in return you promised to try Karmakanic  ;)

NP Sonata Arctica - Silence     Great album and a must-have in its genre (speed/power metal)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-04-29, 05:09:37
NP Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory ?

A good place to start  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-04-29, 09:06:00
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-04-29, 04:38:10
OK, you convinced me to order this one so I just did it.

:) You won't regret it!

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-04-29, 04:38:10
But I remind you that in return you promised to try Karmakanic  ;)

I remember! I'll start working on it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-04-29, 18:36:44
NP: Arena - The Unquiet Sky

Even in Denmark it sounds great. So Nicky, go and buy it asap. ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-04-29, 19:24:02
jp: Anekdoten - Until All The Ghosts Are Gone
np: Circus Maximus - Nine  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-04-30, 19:17:52
jp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-04-30, 21:21:11
Glass Hammer - "Ode To Echo"
The thing with this band is that it's a slow grower. But a grower nonetheless. You can clearly hear the  professionalism and the potential of the music, but it takes a long while to follow the complicate melodies. Glass Hammer fans here?
I do like it and I'm finding myself coming back to their music. So that must count for something.
Oh and they're very Yes inspired.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-01, 19:50:40
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-04-30, 21:21:11
Glass Hammer fans here?
Nope, not me.
Quote from: PH
Oh and they're very Yes inspired.
That'll be the reason why I don't like their music. Don't like Yes either ::) ;).

jp: GPS - Window To The Soul
np: Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-02, 14:25:42
Toto - XIV  *horns* Exactly 4 weeks till the Amsterdam gig and then: two weeks of holidays 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-02, 19:33:02
pp: Knight Area - Between Two Steps
jp: Sylvium - Waiting For The Noise
np: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-03, 17:28:11
Subsignal - Paraiso
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-05-04, 19:16:57
El Grupo - El Grupo Live (Oskar Cartaya, Steve Lukather, Joey Heredia, Steve Weingart)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-05, 12:52:25
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Toto - Toto XIV  *horns* (What a beautiful album, has this one already landed in Australia Bupie? ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-05, 16:17:47
Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-05, 18:54:14
Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-05-06, 19:28:44
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-05-07, 17:46:39
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-05-07, 19:24:08
Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-05-07, 23:43:56
Some albums I listened to the past two days:
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"
The Gentle Storm - "The Diary"
Glass Hammer - "Ode To Echo"
Kaipa - "Sattyg"

All very very very good albums in my book!
And the Kaipa album I'm also listening to right now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-05-08, 04:09:34
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-05, 12:52:25
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Toto - Toto XIV  *horns* (What a beautiful album, has this one already landed in Australia Bupie? ;))
I couldn't find it in the biggest music store of Melbourne :P So I ordered it online (along with Kaipa's Sattyg and Knight Area's Nine Paths, which fits to the Room's latest activity  :)) and still waiting for it to arrive ...

NP Damian Wilson - I thought the world was listening  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-08, 19:54:41
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2015-05-08, 04:09:34
I couldn't find it in the biggest music store of Melbourne :P So I ordered it online (along and Knight Area's Nine Paths, which fits to the Room's latest activity  :)) and still waiting for it to arrive ...
Let's assume they already sold out otherwise it would be a very bad music store :). Hope you'll receive them soon, highly recommended indeed 8).

pp: Threshold - Subsurface  *horns*
jp: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
np: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here / Comfortably Numb (live, YouTube)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-09, 20:17:59
pp: Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
jp: Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
np: Manowar tracks on YouTube
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-05-11, 19:48:59
jp: Gazpacho - Bravo
np: IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-12, 19:13:07
Clive Nolan ~ Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-05-13, 18:50:31
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-05-14, 09:41:21
Damian Wilson - I Thought The World Was Listening (relaxing music for this morning :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-15, 15:57:18
pp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-15, 19:16:52
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-16, 10:41:41
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-16, 20:08:44
Mystery - Theatre Of The Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-17, 09:11:05
No-Man ~ Returning Jesus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-05-17, 21:20:18
Opeth ~ Deliverance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-17, 21:41:47
IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-05-18, 10:21:21
NP DeeExpus - Half Way Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-05-18, 20:16:50
Kayak - Clepatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-05-19, 08:35:23
IQ - "Road Of Bones"
At work. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-19, 17:36:22
Millenium - Back After Years (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-05-20, 07:04:07
Just finished Neal Morse's "The Grand Experiment".
Now I'm playing Arena's "The Unquiet Sky".
A very nice way to start a working day. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-05-20, 10:34:04
PP Triumph - The Sport of Kings

NP Kaipa - Sattyg which has arrived finally : it's a long way from Scandinavia to Oceania but in this case it seems worth the wait and PH's recommendation.

OTOH Toto XIV is still not there, which is a shame for I accidentally saw it in a store just a few days after ordering it online  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-05-20, 19:16:22
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-05-20, 10:34:04
OTOH Toto XIV is still not there, which is a shame for I accidentally saw it in a store just a few days after ordering it online  :P
Ouch, that hurts :o. It'll be well worth the wait though, it's *horns*.

Blackfield - Blackfield
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-05-21, 19:33:07
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Toto - XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-22, 20:18:45
pp: Anthony - Pools Of Sorrow ~ Waves Of Joy (early Arjen Anthony Lucassen album)
jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home (John Mitchell's solo album, really 8))
np: Neal Morse - Songs From November (nice album, even in May)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-05-23, 00:28:07
Ouch....

NP> Dream Theater ~ A Dramatic Turn of Events

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-23, 09:22:08
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-05-23, 19:47:38
jp: Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
np: Queen - A Night At The Opera
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-05-24, 00:15:45
I enjoyed Radiohead's "Kid A", what a special album this is!
I've listened to it a lot already, but haven't ever had the time/will/money to buy it.

I also listened to Arena's "The Visitor" and it's still a brilliant album! Everytime I listen to this album I'm reminded of its brilliance. "The Unquiet Sky" is fantastic and I LOVE the new album! But there's something special about "The Visitor".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-24, 12:15:05
Listening to Sympho Shop radio. A 12,5 hours broadcast because they've been existing for 12,5 years. Will not hear everything though, will also enjoy the beautiful weather :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-24, 21:47:56
pp: Muse - Black Holes & Revelation 8)
np: last two hours of Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-05-25, 19:15:44
pp: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts (At last: they're busy writing/recording a new album. Bring it on *horns*)
np: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-05-26, 19:07:34
Subsignal - Touchstones *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-05-27, 19:14:53
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-05-27, 20:41:40
I've found myself listening to the new Kamelot album.
It's called "Haven" and it's pretty good! Heavy and catchy.
It's the second album with Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder, Ayreon) and it's actually the first Kamelot album that I bought.
I remember having listened to "The Black Halo" in 2005 (when I was discovering Prog, what a wonderful time) and liking some of it. Actually I was impressed, but I was not ready for the Metal in my Prog.
Now I am, and this album ("Haven") is really good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2015-05-28, 03:00:21
Interesting that you like Kamelot ... but I still hope a new Seventh Wonder will come out someday for I find them way more thrilling than Kamelot.

NP Toto - XX
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-05-28, 19:25:42
jp: IQ - Frequency
np: Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-05-29, 05:34:48
NP Arena - The Visitor

An all-time top 10 (if not even higher) contender in the neo-prog genre, for sure  *horns*

A little reminder there http://www.dprp.net/proghistory/index.php?i=1998_01

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-29, 18:21:57
jp: Toto - Toto XIV (Preparing for the gig. Some dudes posted the setlist, tried to ignore it but still know some tracks they'll play. Grrrr >:()
np: Mystery - The World Is A Game  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-29, 20:00:31
The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-05-31, 20:00:54
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-06-03, 11:24:10
Kamelot - "Haven"

This album is incredibly catchy! I've already become acquinted with the first half of the album. And these songs won't get out of my head. The rest of the album is not bad either!
I read this review on Progwereld (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/album/kamelot-%E2%80%93-haven/) (it's in Dutch) and I agree with the writer. You will be surprised. I know I was.

Definitely in my top 10 for 2015.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-06-03, 12:22:43
Kaipa - "Vittjar"

Kaipa is really consistent with their albums. This album from 2012 is (of course) really good. Stylistically they don't evolve much, but their music is always good and totally Kaipa.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-06-03, 18:53:59
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-06-03, 11:24:10
Kamelot - "Haven"

This album is incredibly catchy! I've already become acquinted with the first half of the album. And these songs won't get out of my head. The rest of the album is not bad either!
I read this review on Progwereld (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/album/kamelot-%E2%80%93-haven/) (it's in Dutch) and I agree with the writer. You will be surprised. I know I was.

Definitely in my top 10 for 2015.

I totally agree with that. :)

I did also like their previous album, but this one is even beter.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-06-05, 09:18:59
The Tangent - "A Spark In The Aether"

Had my second listen this morning and it sounds good! They've gone back a bit to the earlier sound. This album is a sequel to their very first album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-06-05, 16:40:29
JP  Arena:  The Unquiet Sky

Duly impressed, another great masterpiece by our house band *horns*

What I find particularly exceptional about Arena is Clive's lyrics, he and Byron share my first prize 8)


JP  Kyuss:  Welcome to Sky Valley

This album is registered at Wikipedia as "stoner rock, neo-psychedelia, desert rock" :o and thus I didn't expect much of it, but surprise: it's really really good *horns*

Guess anything that Josh Homme is involved in - a bit like with Mike Patton - is worth checkin out 8)


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Epistemology

Still my most played album, it has so much to offer *horns*

Tom, have you listened more to it ?


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-05-27, 20:41:40
I've found myself listening to the new Kamelot album.

I bought Ghost Opera when it was released in 2007, and I was so impressed that I ended up buying all Kamelot's nine studio albums up to Poetry for the Poisoned (the last one with Khan) plus their impressive live album One Cold Winter's Night *horns*

Got my fill of Kamelot for a while, but I'll definitely return to'm, see how it works out with Tommy K as frontman :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-06-06, 20:27:15
Today I played The Tangent's "A Spark In The Aether" again. I had so much fun with it!
Also listened to The Neal Morse Band's "The Grand Experiment". 2015 is already a good year for me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-06-09, 20:48:06
Again:
The Tangent - "A Spark In The Aether"

And also:
Glass Hammer - "The Breaking Of The World"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-06-11, 12:42:12
NP:
Yes - "90125"

This music is making me happy!
I'd like to see Yes making a new album with this line-up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-06-11, 14:20:54
Just finished Yes - "Talk"

And now I'm listening to silence, which can be nice once in a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-06-11, 15:36:31
(Please someone break this lonely chain of multiposts)

NP:
Roine Stolt - "Hydrophonia"

One of my absolute favourite guitar players!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-11, 16:52:22
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-06-11, 15:36:31
(Please someone break this lonely chain of multiposts)

NP> Arcturus ~ Arcturian

It's been a while!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-06-14, 15:22:12
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-06-11, 12:42:12
Yes - "90125"

This music is making me happy!

Glad to see that you've gotten well into this fabulous group, Paxi 8)

You were sceptical for quite a long time ;)


Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-11, 16:52:22
NP> Arcturus ~ Arcturian

Also nice to see some metal activity here ;)

Mad, how does Arcturian compare with the superb Sideshow Symphonies ?


NP  Keep of Kalessin:  Kolossus

Also this album is tremendous *horns*

KoK really do it for me, one of my current top-3 bands 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-06-14, 21:39:36
The Gentle Storm - The Diary

Played both the 'Gentle' and the 'Storm' version several times. Prefer the heavier 'Storm' version, while my wife has a preference for the 'Gentle' one ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-06-15, 12:40:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-06-14, 15:22:12

Also nice to see some metal activity here ;)

Mad, how does Arcturian compare with the superb Sideshow Symphonies ?


Don't really know yet.
They claim that Arcturian is in the line of Sideshow Symphonies but I don't fully agree.
Music wise it's a bit of a let down, the songs are not so complex as Sideshows and The Sham Mirrors.
Overall the songs are not bad but I feel like that everytime I listen to the album, I got that feeling that things are about to happen but they rarely do.
The climax that doesn't come. ;)
Maybe that last is a bad expression.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-06-15, 18:53:09
Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-06-15, 20:49:08
JP
Leprous - "The Congregation"

NP
Leprous - "Coal"

Hmm... Right now, I prefer "Coal", but it was one of my biggest surprises of 2013. But by all means, their new album is not bad at all.

Nicky, have you listened to this band?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-06-15, 21:24:05
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-06-15, 20:49:08
Nicky, have you listened to this band?

Yes, I have (you'll find'm in my "Other groups ..."), but they haven't gripped me (yet) to pantheon level.


NP  Family:  Fearless

This is a band that I experienced twice or thrice at festivals in Copenhagen around 1970. They quite gripped me, in part because of the singer Roger Chapman's extraordinary raspy voice.

Admittedly they don't sound quite as good today, sorta like Traffic, but not as good.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-06-16, 06:03:06
NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

I love this album. But since, on further exploration, I enjoyed neither Far Off Grace nor The God Thing, I gave up with them. Any tip for a new try ? I know that Nicky was fond of Christ O but I guess that it is because he really digs French literature  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-06-17, 19:05:33
jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-06-17, 20:46:57
NP:
Roine Stolt - "Hydrophonia"

Very nice and relaxing album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-06-18, 12:06:21
NP:
Karmakanic - "Who's The Boss In The Factory"

Yes, Bupie, you're right. This IS good stuff! Reminds me of the usual influences (Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd and also The Tangent, Transatlantic, etc.).
I'll keep on listening!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-06-19, 19:59:00
jp: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
np: introducing The Pineapple Thief
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-06-20, 19:45:58
jp: Steve Lukather - Lukather (too long ago that I played Steve's first solo album, almost forgot how good it is 8))
np: IQ - Dark Matter (track: Harvest Of Souls *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-06-21, 20:30:40
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-06-16, 06:03:06
... it is because he really digs French literature  :)

;) Bupie

Hey, I got 50 pages into The Count of Monte-Christo, looked up each and every word - you guys know me - I could take a PhD in French maritime vocabulary now :o

Christ O est extraordinaire, stupéfiant, incroyable, étonnante - Thanx to Wordreference.com ;)


JP  Patrick Moraz:  Out In The Sun

This is an album that I listened a lot to some 30 years ago. It holds out surprisingly well, altho rather uneven; the first song, Out In The Sun, and Rana Batucada (sic), and the suite Love-Hate-Sun-Rain-You are superb *horns*

Lotta Latino rhythms.

Patrick is best known for his keys on the Yes-album Relayer. Twas no easy collaboration; he was very happy to get outta the Yes-fold ;)


NP  Eagles of Death Metal:  Heart On

First listen. Has nothin to do with death metal. Another of Josh Homme's zany projects. Sounds a lot like QOTSA, very melodic and satirical. Let's see ....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-06-22, 19:10:32
IQ - The Road Of Bones (2cd) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-06-24, 19:08:23
jp: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-25, 15:36:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-06-21, 20:30:40
;) Bupie

Hey, I got 50 pages into The Count of Monte-Christo, looked up each and every word - you guys know me - I could take a PhD in French maritime vocabulary now :o


Just 50 pages?  :o
I read the whole book. ;)

NP> Flying Colors ~ Second Nature

Some great tunes on this album.
The first track (Open Your Eyes (Nicolas  :P) reminds me a lot of Transatlantic, though it ends rather abruptly, Mask Machine (tr. 2) and Bombs Away are great as well but the best two songs are at the end of the album, Peaceful Harbor and Cosmic Symphony.
The first Flying Colors album was great but this one is even better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-06-25, 16:04:01
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-25, 15:36:26
Just 50 pages?  :o
I read the whole book. ;)

I'm talkin about the real McCristo - in French ;)

Played:

Muse:  Absolution *horns*

Jeff Buckley:  Grace *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-25, 18:30:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-06-25, 16:04:01
I'm talkin about the real McCristo - in French ;)



And I was talking about the real Count of Monte Cristo, translated in English.  :P
You don't want to hear me talking in French. ;)

NP> Gazpacho ~ Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-06-25, 19:42:22
jp: Blind Ego - Mirror
np: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-06-27, 18:36:57
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Gazpacho - Demon

np: District 97 - In Vaults (On Progstreaming.com. Female vocals, not in the catagory 'Anneke van Giersbergen'. Not my taste I'm afraind. Won't take that long that I'll end this torture.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-06-27, 18:38:01
That was it  ;). np: Solstice Coil - Commute
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-06-27, 19:58:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-06-27, 18:38:01
np: Solstice Coil - Commute

Also stopped after a few tracks ...  ::)

np an album that I really like: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-06-27, 20:47:55
Good idea about progstreaming.
I'm now listening to Big Big Train's "Wassail" EP.
Sounds very nice. I'll probably end up buying this. Oh well...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-06-28, 14:23:26
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky" 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-06-29, 09:12:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2015-06-25, 18:30:17
You don't want to hear me talking in French. ;)

Are you one of those annoying people who read aloud for themselves, and disturb everyone else in the room ?

Quote
I was talking about the real Count of Monte Cristo, translated in English.  :P

The only real Monte Cristo is the one written by Dumas - in French! Every translation involves an extra author, namely the translator, except for the very few cases where they are the same person. A good translator stays close to the (original) author's intent, but still cannot avoid adding his or her own mustard.

For the true intellectual precision is a high priority ;)


NP  KoK: Kolossus (on repeat) *horns*

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-06-29, 19:06:00
jp: Muse - Drones (On YouTube. Have to get used to it after two more 'electronic' albums, but I'm confident that I'll dig it in the end :).)
np: Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-06-29, 20:45:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-06-29, 09:12:48
Are you one of those annoying people who read aloud for themselves, and disturb everyone else in the room ?

Actually, I sometimes do, only when I read English.
Good for the pronouncing-skills. ;)
But... only when I'm solely alone in any kind of room. ;)

QuoteThe only real Monte Cristo is the one written by Dumas - in French! Every translation involves an extra author, namely the translator, except for the very few cases where they are the same person. A good translator stays close to the (original) author's intent, but still cannot avoid adding his or her own mustard.

- Nicky

True, but that goes for any kind of book, translated in any kind of language.
I tend to read books in English and when I really like the book I read I also read it in Dutch.
It then becomes painfully clear that there either are bad Dutch-translators or they only translate on a Monday morning.

For instance, when you look at the Century-trilogy by Ken Follet, Fall of Giants (the first part, Val der Titanen) is rightfully translated.
With the second part it goes wrong because Winter of the World is roughly translated as Night of the Evil (Nacht van het Kwaad) and the third part is even worse.
Edge of Eternity becomes Cold from the East (Kou uit het Oosten) translated in Dutch.
I could live with the fact that the translation-errors would end with the titles but the books itself are written in such way that you get a different feeling about the book then when you had when you first read it in its original.

I agree that read the book in its original language is the best way to fully understand the words of the author.

But since I don't read and speak French, I had to settle with the English translation. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-06-30, 13:36:33
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2015-06-29, 20:45:22
..........
..........
I agree that [to] read the book in its original language is the best way to fully understand the words of the author.

Looks like you got my message ;D

Quote
But since I don't read and speak French, I had to settle with the English translation. ;)

I read Monte Cristo in French in order to improve my French.

Ever thought of that, Maddy ? ;)

Will continue beyond the first 50 pages .... :)


JP  KoK:  Kolossus

Can't get enuff of this *m*zing band *horns*

Mad, why the f* aint you listenin to'm ;)


JP  Saturnian:  Dimensions

Ditto *horns*

Just writing up an Amazon review of this album - look later.

While yer at it, check up my review of KoK's Epistemology too ;)


NP  Satyricon:  Self-titled

Their latest album. Long had this band in mind, but only got around to buying an album by'm recently. First listen, positive surprise: While some of it is rather doomy (not quite my taste), it's surprisingly varied, and really has a lot to offer.

I'll definitely be getting more albums by this exciting band :)

This song I promise you will be buzzing around yer head *horns*

Satyricon:  Phoenix  www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5GhFL0OWq8

Funny, reminds me of the Danish group Sort Sol :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-01, 11:47:29
Just finished playing:
Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Volume 1"

Now playing:
Marillion - "Holidays In Eden"

Both albums give me a summer feeling!
Actually, I'm very much looking forward to the next Moon Safari album. "Himlabacken, Volume 1" is one of the better 2013 releases for me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-01, 12:29:51
Also:
Big Big Train - "Wassail" EP on progstreaming.com

Wonderful! So glad to have discovered this band two years back!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-07-01, 13:36:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-06-30, 13:36:33

Ever thought of that, Maddy ? ;)

Will continue beyond the first 50 pages .... :)


Of course.
I never said that I didn't.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-07-03, 15:57:42
This morning I had to start working at 5:00... So I listened to Big Big Train's "English Electric" both parts. Still amazes me. Sounds a lot like what Genesis should have sounded like. And now I'm sitting in the garden listening to It Bites' "Once Around The World". Which also sounds a bit like Genesis at times.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-07-03, 17:10:47
Just finished playing:
Big Big Train - "Wassail" EP. (And ordered...)

And now playing:
The Tangent - "The Spark In The Aether"

What would we be without prog?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-04, 20:25:43
Ultravox - The Collection
Toto - Toto XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-07-05, 21:37:00
pp: Muse - Absolution

np: radio - Sympho Shop. They just played Toto 8). Would have expected the most proggy track from Toto XIV 'Great Expectations', but instead they played 'Unknown Soldier'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-07-06, 06:27:11
NP League Of Lights - League Of Lights

And the Toto album is still not here, more than 2 months after my order ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 09:42:00
Bruce Springsteen:  The River

Super! Groundbreaking album, still holds well *horns*

Back in the late 70's Springsteen was real exciting, I'd say particularly with Darkness On The Edge Of Town and The River, my two faves iac *horns*

I was playing these albums over and over again 8)

I liked Born To Run a lot too.

Man, there was so much energy, rebelliousness, we felt so alive, the World belonged to us. All the rich and powerful shits could fuck themselves, we had Life. - I still feel that way, except that I usually express myself more diplomatically ;D

One of the things that I've wondered a lot about is: What happened to this guy? He could've continued pushing limits. Instead he settled with the sound that he had developed up to The River. Excellent music, yes, but nothing WOW :(

Guys, listen to these albums - oh, sorry, I forgot, rock started with Arena :P

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 10:31:20
NP  Eagles of Death Metal:  Heart On

Super album *horns*

Nothing like death metal - typical Josh Homme humor ;D - more like QOTSA 8)

Here's Josh when he's best :)

Eagles of Death Metal:  Now I'm A Fool  www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBCOAGDiW-E

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-07-06, 11:49:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 09:42:00
Bruce Springsteen:  The River

Super! Groundbreaking album, still holds well *horns*

Back in the late 70's Springsteen was real exciting, I'd say particularly with Darkness On The Edge Of Town and The River, my two faves iac *horns*

I was playing these albums over and over again 8)

I liked Born To Run a lot too.

Man, there was so much energy, rebelliousness, we felt so alive, the World belonged to us. All the rich and powerful shits could fuck themselves, we had Life. - I still feel that way, except that I usually express myself more diplomatically ;D

One of the things that I've wondered a lot about is: What happened to this guy? He could've continued pushing limits. Instead he settled with the sound that he had developed up to The River. Excellent music, yes, but nothing WOW :(

Guys, listen to these albums - oh, sorry, I forgot, rock started with Arena :P

- Nicky

He made his best work in the seventies and the beginning of the eighties.
After the disappointing Born in the USA, he made some nice albums, but never as good as albums like The River, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born To Run and Nebraska.

NP> Dream Theater ~ Score

Currently the enormous and astonishing Octavarium.
What a song!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 13:16:37
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2015-07-06, 11:49:15
After the disappointing Born in the USA, he made some nice albums, but never as good as albums like The River, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born To Run and Nebraska.

I see that we agree on that, Mad :)

I'm surprised to see you characterising Born In The U.S.A. as "disappointing" as it's "Springsteen's most successful album ever, selling 15 million copies in the US alone, and 30 million worldwide." (Wiki). I haven't listened to it sufficiently to be able to make any opinion on it - maybe because it didn't seem like a step forward for Bruce, not musically iac ???

And Thanx for the recommendation of Nebraska, take it that you think highly of it ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-07-06, 19:25:59
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2015-07-06, 06:27:11
And the Toto album is still not here, more than 2 months after my order ...
:'( , really sucks. I'm still waiting for the new Muse album 'Drones', which I pre-ordered online on 22th April. It was released on 8th June and now it's still in backorder: 'Awaiting stock from our suppliers'. Unbelievable. Found it a cheap purchase (less than 10 euros). Next time I'll be visiting my local record shop again. Never too old to learn ;).

np: Neal Morse - Testimony Two; cd 2 ~ Seeds Of Gold 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-07-07, 19:14:03
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Katatonia - Dethroned & Uncrowned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-08, 19:18:28
np: Neal Morse - ?  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-08, 19:46:50
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-08, 19:18:28
np: Neal Morse - ?  8)

Fantastic album!

I was listening to Jean Michel Jarre's "Oxygene" "Equinoxe" and "Les Chants Magnetique".
Really love those albums. Especially on a warm day for some strange reason.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-07-09, 19:30:12
pp: IQ - Frequency
jp: Alan Parsons Project - Anthology
np: Los Lobotomys - live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-07-10, 19:59:42
PP:
Anathema - "A Fine Day To Exit"

I hear a lot of Pink Floyd in this. Not a bad album this.

After that it was:
Arena - "Pepper's Ghost"

8) Still a really good album!

NP:
Downhere - "Ending Is Beginning"

What a perfect and melodic pop/rock album. No prog at all, but so good, with (christian) lyrics that make me cry (a good thing in this case).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-11, 10:22:16
Neal Morse - Momentum (have been playing NM a lot lately, excellent music 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-07-11, 10:31:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 13:16:37
I see that we agree on that, Mad :)

I'm surprised to see you characterising Born In The U.S.A. as "disappointing" as it's "Springsteen's most successful album ever, selling 15 million copies in the US alone, and 30 million worldwide." (Wiki). I haven't listened to it sufficiently to be able to make any opinion on it - maybe because it didn't seem like a step forward for Bruce, not musically iac ???

Financially it was a step forward but I doubt that he anticipated the success of the album.
I think it mainly became a success after his great performance in USA for Africa (We Are The World).
At that time, I was about 14 years old, I didn't really know him as an artist, only heard Born To Run but even I was stunned by his part in the aforementioned song.

When you think of it, it isn't really such a surprise after all.
There are more eighties albums that became a huge success but when you ask the (true) fan, they usually don't share the same enthusiasm as the rest of the world. 
Like Brothers in Arms from The Dire Straits for instance.
There are some nice songs on that album but overall, it's a complete let down.
Doesn't come near the great albums like Communique, Love over Gold and even On Every Street.

And what to think of Invisible Touch by Genesis?

Financially and commercially a huge success as well but when you listen to the songs and the production...

QuoteAnd Thanx for the recommendation of Nebraska, take it that you think highly of it ;)

- Nicky

All of the aforementioned albums are a must-hear! :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-11, 19:40:55
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
Anathema - Distant Satellites
jp: Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part 1 ~ The Dream Sequencer
np: Asia - Arena (really like the John Payne era more than Asia with John Wetton after they reunited)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2015-07-12, 03:01:20
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-07-11, 10:31:22
When you think of it, it isn't really such a surprise after all.
There are more eighties albums that became a huge success but when you ask the (true) fan, they usually don't share the same enthusiasm as the rest of the world. 
Like Brothers in Arms from The Dire Straits for instance.
There are some nice songs on that album but overall, it's a complete let down.
Doesn't come near the great albums like Communique, Love over Gold and even On Every Street.

Nice to read  :) And you can add Making Movies in your list of great DS albums.

NP The Eagles - Eagles Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-07-12, 21:25:41
Airbag - Identity
Knight Area - Between Two Steps
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-07-13, 19:07:55
jp: Muse - Drones
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-07-14, 14:43:42
Nick Magnus - "N'Monix"

This is actually really good. I bought it along with Big Big Train's excellent new EP "Wassail".
The guy is known for his collaborations with Steve Hackett since 1979.
Steve also plays on this album. And Tim Bownes (No-Man) sings on one song. Then there's this guy who sings on a couple of songs who sounds like Peter Gabriel in some places. I found out he's called Tony Patterson and appearantly he sings with the Genesis tribute band ReGenesis. This album is in the retro prog corner. You should listen to it. It's good.
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Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-07-14, 15:38:49
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-07-11, 10:31:22
Doesn't come near the great albums like Communique, Love over Gold and even On Every Street.

To me their first album, Self-titled, was the epiphany. When I heard the first chimes of that album, I was stunned. That whole album is tremendous, but of course Down To The Waterline and Sultans Of Swing hold a special place *horns*

I liked Communiqué a lot too, but then I started losing interest in Dire Straits as there were other groups that were doing more interesting things imo ;)

It was a special experience being there when all these things happened, it was like being a boat in a lively ocean and being tossed around 8)

Making Movies had some novelties too, but then it started getting routine. And today Mark Knopfler is a lounge entertainer.

But he had just those years '78-'80 *horns*

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And what to think of Invisible Touch by Genesis?

Genesis were exciting and groundbreaking up to Abacab, then they lost it / sold out. Everything from Self-titled on is radio and dance music. Of course, the later albums sold best, that's because the masses have vulgar taste :-X

Their first albums were more quaint than enjoyable, but everybody was doing that in those days, also Floyd, Traffic, Family, lots more. Most of these groups dispersed, but the Genesis guys knew they had somethin, and they kept together and made a string of ingenious albums *horns*

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All of the aforementioned albums are a must-hear! :)

The only one that I don't know well is Nebraska. I'll get down to listening to it .... Thanx, Mad :)


Played:

Keep of Kalessin:  Armada

Just got the cd. Needless to say *horns*


Tiny Tim:  God Bless Tiny Tim

Hadn't heard it since I was a kid. Man, this album is ingenious!!! Tiny, arranger Artie Butler, and producer Richard Perry together created a wonderful fun and swinging album. And this was '68 ???  A timeless album! Going straight to my prog pantheon *horns*


Leprous:  The Congregation

First listen. Pretty good, not overwhelming. Let's see .... 8)

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-07-14, 18:59:34
jp: Toto - Falling In Between
np: Sylvan - Home
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-07-14, 21:34:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-07-14, 15:38:49
Genesis were exciting and groundbreaking up to Abacab, then they lost it / sold out. Everything from Self-titled on is radio and dance music. Of course, the later albums sold best, that's because the masses have vulgar taste :-X

Yes, I can only agree of course. But fortunately there are some nice songs spread across those later albums. Mama, Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea, Tonight, Tonight, Tonight, Domino, The Brazilian, Driving The Last Spike, Dreaming While You Sleep, Fading Lights. They should have made that one album. It would have 70 minutes of prog.
In many ways Calling All Stations doesn't fit in the last three Phil albums. There is some good stuff on that album too.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-07-14, 15:38:49
Leprous:  The Congregation

First listen. Pretty good, not overwhelming. Let's see .... 8)

I had that same feeling. Their previous album "Coal" however, was an eye opener for me! But I also haven't given up on "The Congregation".
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-15, 13:40:03
Nick Magnus again.
I haven't heard anyone of you mentioning him. Unfortunately he's only known to Steve Hackett fans it seems. And there are not many Hackett fans here either...
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-15, 17:14:45
Yes - "Time And A Word"
A very nice album I think. I love how there's an orchestra to back up the band. Might not be as good as the following albums, but it certainly is not bad!
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-15, 19:14:55
pp: Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
jp: Opeth - Pale Communion
np: Muse - Drones
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-15, 19:39:34
Hey Teunis, today I also played all my 2015 albums in shuffle mode on Winamp. There were two songs by Sylvan passing by. I thought it was alright. What do you think of Sylvan's "Home"?
I have heard mixed things of "Force Of Gravity" and "Sceneries", I really liked "Posthumous Silence" and "Presets". "Home" seems to be the real successor of "Posthumous Silence". The two songs that appeared in my playlist today made me think of Marillion and Pink Floyd, just like "PS".

And what about the new Muse album? I've heard bits and pieces and wasn't convinced, unfortunately. Already wasn't too fond of "The 2nd Law"... I just hope I'm wrong.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-15, 20:18:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-07-15, 19:39:34
What do you think of Sylvan's "Home"?

I have heard mixed things of "Force Of Gravity" and "Sceneries", I really liked "Posthumous Silence" and "Presets". "Home" seems to be the real successor of "Posthumous Silence". The two songs that appeared in my playlist today made me think of Marillion and Pink Floyd, just like "PS".
I have heard 'Home' through 'Allstreaming.nl'. Really like 90% of their music. The 'problem' is often the singer. Some will say he sings with a lot of emotion. I'd call it 'over the top' ;). That's the main reason my favourite album is 'Presets'. 'PS' did click later, but also on that album lots of overrreacted vocals as I call it.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-07-15, 19:39:34
And what about the new Muse album? I've heard bits and pieces and wasn't convinced, unfortunately. Already wasn't too fond of "The 2nd Law"... I just hope I'm wrong.
I was also reserved at first listening, didn't find the first released songs that interesting. But I have to say the most beautiful songs are the unknown songs with as highlight the track 'The Globalist', which lasts for more than 10 minutes! The album is more guitar oriented, back to the roots, as the last two albums were more electronic. Most of the tracks are available on YouTube.
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Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-07-16, 11:22:51
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-15, 20:18:30
I have heard 'Home' through 'Allstreaming.nl'. Really like 90% of their music. The 'problem' is often the singer. Some will say he sings with a lot of emotion. I'd call it 'over the top' ;). That's the main reason my favourite album is 'Presets'. 'PS' did click later, but also on that album lots of overrreacted vocals as I call it.

Ah I felt somewhat the same about the vocals. He's not a bad singer for sure, but he does get on my nerves after a while.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-15, 20:18:30
I was also reserved at first listening, didn't find the first released songs that interesting. But I have to say the most beautiful songs are the unknown songs with as highlight the track 'The Globalist', which lasts for more than 10 minutes! The album is more guitar oriented, back to the roots, as the last two albums were more electronic. Most of the tracks are available on YouTube.

I'll check YouTube.
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Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-07-16, 22:16:22
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

This album is so much fun!

Is there anyone here who still hasn't listened to this album??
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Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-07-17, 14:31:00
pp: Lonely Robot - "Please Come Home", it's good, but... I don't know... I was expecting better. But I'll keep on listening!

jp: Steven Wilson - "Insurgentes". I still think this is his most experimental album. Really like its dark atmosphere.

np: Big Big Train - "Wassail". Bring on the new album!!!
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-07-17, 20:01:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-07-16, 22:16:22
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

Is there anyone here who still hasn't listened to this album??
Yeah, me. Should I? :). I remember I have tried some of their music, but I wasn't impressed. I realise that prog needs time, but there are so many bands I do really like ;).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-07-17, 14:31:00
pp: Lonely Robot - "Please Come Home", it's good, but... I don't know... I was expecting better. But I'll keep on listening!
It's an ok album but I don't find myself playing it often either.

Threshold - March Of Progress  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-18, 19:27:07
pp: Muse - Drones (the more I listen to it, the more I love it, except for the 'drill sergeant' parts ;))
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves (bring on the new album, the track and teaser I heard are sounding very promising! *horns*)
np: Wolverine - Communication Lost (quote from their Facebook page: "We are doing our best to get something out this year!" 8). Will be difficult to top 'Communication Lost', am very curious!)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-07-19, 08:35:00
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising. Heard it about three times, not to catchy as their previous album 'Nine Lives' yet, but will give it some time.
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-07-19, 21:28:06
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
Muse - The 2nd Law
Arena - The Unquiet Sky
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-07-20, 19:28:01
jp: Genesis - Live: The Way We Walk ~ Volume One: The Shorts
np: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
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Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-07-20, 21:59:37
Magic Pie - "Circus Of Life"

Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"

Steve Hackett - "Genesis Revisited II"
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-07-21, 19:03:03
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-22, 11:23:34
Dream Theater - "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
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Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2015-07-22, 13:37:31
Anathema - "Temporary Peace"
From 'A Fine Day To Exit'
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-22, 17:07:04
Big Big Train - "Wassail" EP

How come Big Big Train isn't bigger here in The Room? I love this stuff!!!
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-22, 17:58:09
Solar - "Dark Places"

It's been ages since I played this! Anyone know what Rob Sowden is doing nowadays? Will there ever be a follow up to this nice album?
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-22, 19:18:15
jp: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
np: Riverside - Out Of Myself
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-07-23, 19:10:53
jp: Tim Bowness - Stupid Things That Mean The World (well executed, but a bit too boring to listen to the whole album)
np: Muse - Drones (like it more with every spin 8))
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-07-24, 09:39:20
Camel - Rajaz (what a beautiful album this is 8))
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-07-24, 18:42:57
pp: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
jp: Moonrise - Lights Of A Distant Bay
np: Roger Waters - Amused To Death
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Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-07-24, 20:37:32
Yes:  Heaven & Earth

First listen 8)

The first song Believe Again ( Davison / Howe ) is simply heavenly - whew :) - but also earthly in the way that only Yes can be ;) - a super way to get back from travels - Malmö-Stockholm-Umeå-Sundsvall-Trondheim-Oslo-Malmö.

Sounds like it's gonna be another Yes pearl in my cd-collection. A great tribute to Chris, who sadly is no longer with us :(

- Nicky
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Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-07-24, 21:03:45
There's some good stuff on that disc, for example the song you mentioned, but unfortunately also some not so good stuff.
But still, I like to listen to it! It's perfect for a sunny evening when you're tired.
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-25, 08:57:24
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-07-25, 09:14:52
Symphony X - "Underworld"

Wow, this is nice! At least the first three tracks. I have yet to hear the rest.
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-07-25, 16:41:43
OSI - "Free"
Still my favourite OSI release I think...
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-07-25, 19:44:23
pp: The Gentle Storm - The Diary (cd 1 - The Gentle Version)
pp: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

jp: Albion - Unsongs
np: Bobby Kimball - All I Ever Needed
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Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-07-26, 22:13:17
Dream Theater - "Systematic Chaos"

Threshold - "For The Journey"

8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-07-27, 19:03:49
jp: Second Life Syndrome
np: Neal Morse - The Grand Experiment ~ Bonus cd
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-07-28, 11:40:51
Big Big Train - "Wassail" EP
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Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-07-28, 11:56:35
Lately I've been listening a lot to:

Symphony X - Underworld
Nothing quite new, but they are so good at what they do. Awesome album.

Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Where have I been? I know this album was mentioned quite a lot but I never went ahead and gave it a listen. Until last week. Great 'British' sounding band. The singer reminds me of Nick Barrett in his early years, the music, especially the guitarsound reminds me of Arena/John Mitchell. Another awesome album.

Tremonti - Cauterize
I already loved his last album 'All I Was' but this second solo-album sounds a lot more coherent, more mature. And another awesome album.

Tom
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-07-28, 19:17:11
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-07-28, 11:56:35
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
The singer reminds me of Nick Barrett in his early years, the music, especially the guitarsound reminds me of Arena/John Mitchell. Another awesome album.
Great album indeed. Never noticed any comparison with Nick Barrett, will play the album soon :).

jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Muse - Drones
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-07-29, 06:13:29
Nick Magnus - "N'Monix"

What a fun album!
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-07-29, 19:00:26
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy (singer sounds like Nick Barrett indeed :))
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-07-30, 19:24:09
pp: Toto - The Seventh One
np: IQ - Subterranea
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-07-31, 19:01:28
jp: The Gentle Storm - The Diary ~ cd 2: The Storm Version
np: Echolyn - I Heard You Listening
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-08-01, 12:34:02
Anathema ~ Universal
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-08-01, 19:17:29
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky
np: Asia - Asia
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Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-08-02, 21:25:09
Yes - "Heaven & Earth"

Nicky, it has been a week since you first listened to this album. What do you think of it now?
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Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-08-03, 13:17:45
Thin Lizzy - Renegade

A classic and a sure pick when you are in the mood for some gorgeous "soft" hard rock  *horns*

It reminds me of BÖC' Fire Of Unknown Origin, not so much because the music sounds alike on these albums but more because they both rock big time while being at the same time highly melodic and even poppy (in a good way) at times. Two must-have !
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-03, 19:01:22
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
np: Sylvium - Waiting For The Noise
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-04, 18:23:55
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
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Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-08-04, 19:37:35
Galahad ~ Battle Scars

This album holds one of the best songs, if not THE best song of 2012!

Seize The Day.  *horns*
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-08-04, 20:36:50
I have both "Battle Scars" and "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria" and I think I have played them once or twice.
At times the singer sounds like Peter Nicholls, which I liked. But overall I was disappointed. They were lauded as having written one (or actually two) of the best albums that year.
I can't hear it, but now that you seem to like it, I'll try again.
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-08-05, 19:40:10
Johann Sebastian Bach - "Brandenburg Concertos"

Sometimes I just want to listen to some nice classical music.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-08-05, 19:45:52
jp: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
np: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-06, 19:54:05
jp: Wolverine - Still
np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-08-07, 19:40:09
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones (cd 2)
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
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Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-08-07, 20:56:13
I have been listening to Dream Theater's "Octavarium" today. It was my introduction to this band, and it still is one of my favourites. In my opinion they lost it a bit after this album.

Now listening to:
Rhapsody - "Legendary Tales"

Wow, maximum cheese here. But it's fun so far. (I like cheese.) I'll probably be very tired afterwards. As I've mentioned before, I'm not fond of machine gun drumming. But it's not constantly present, so I'll be okay.
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-08-08, 09:26:59
I don't think Rhapsody (Of Fire) will be my favourite band. I actually do like the classical (barok) influences.

Just finished playing Flying Colors' "Second Nature"

I love working at 6:00 in the morning. No colleagues here and plenty of time to listen to an album. And getting paid in the meantime.
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-08-08, 21:32:54
Gazpacho - Demon
Asia - Alpha

jp: Rocket Scientists - Earthbound
np: Pendragon - The Jewel (remastered)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-10, 18:47:21
Pendragon - Kowtow
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-08-10, 19:47:06
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2015-08-08, 09:26:59
I love working at 6:00 in the morning. No colleagues here and plenty of time to listen to an album. And getting paid in the meantime.

I hate working at 6:00 in the morning.  :o
It means that I have to get up at about 4:15.

That's not normal in my book.
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 16:10:16
Well, today I had to start again at 5:45 in the morning. (was up at 5:00, so that's manageable). Listened to Opeth's "Pale Communion". What a really nice album that is!

And now I'm listening to Spock's Beard's "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep" which is also very nice!
I think the last few years Prog might be back in full force, possibly even better than in the 70s(?).
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Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:34:53
I read that a new Spock's Beard album is already out.

NP Toto - XIV

At last. Bought in on my first day back in France for holidays. Still a work in progress but not overly impressed so far though, apart from the very effective Orphan, I am already enjoying Great Expectations and The Little Things.
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:49:31
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:34:53
NP Toto - XIV

At last. Bought in on my first day back in France for holidays. Still a work in progress but not overly impressed so far though, apart from the very effective Orphan, I am already enjoying Great Expectations and The Little Things.
It will get better with every listening. I noticed that songs that I didn't like at the beginning, are turning out as favourites. Never thought my current favourite album 'Kingdom Of Desire' would get a contender. XIV might top that album 8). 'Burn' (melodie gets stuck in the head) and 'Unknown Soldier' are so beautiful!

pp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
np: Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 20:47:48
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:34:53
I read that a new Spock's Beard album is already out.

Next week is the release date. I'm very curious, BN&DS is a really good album. Among their best I'd say.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:49:31
pp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

So when are they finally reissueing this album? I thought they'd release it this year...
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-08-12, 19:17:53
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 16:10:16
Well, today I had to start again at 5:45 in the morning. (was up at 5:00, so that's manageable). Listened to Opeth's "Pale Communion". What a really nice album that is!

Agree with that last part.
Terrific album.
I'm not discussing about work in the morning before 0700 a.m.
A man's gotta have his principles. ;)

QuoteAnd now I'm listening to Spock's Beard's "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep" which is also very nice!
I think the last few years Prog might be back in full force, possibly even better than in the 70s(?).

Is it me or does Ted's voice suits better with Spock's than with Enchant?
Don't get me wrong, I really like Enchant, especially the last few albums, but The Great Divide is genuine Enchant but I'd rather wish it was sung by a different singer than Ted.

NP> Marillion ~ Afraid of Sunlight
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-08-12, 19:27:51
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 20:47:48

So when are they finally reissueing this album? I thought they'd release it this year...

I hope so, since my copy has been trashed by a certain kid with the initials C.A.
That kid would be my son.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-08-12, 19:39:44
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 20:47:48
So when are they finally reissueing this album? I thought they'd release it this year...
I'm wondering that too. In January I read that the remaster was done (with a bonus song). Now there's absolute silence. Busy with their new album 'Molok' I guess  ::). I'll let you know if I read anything about it.

pp: Toto - Falling In Between Live
jp: Pendragon - The World
np: Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days *horns*
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Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-08-12, 22:00:45
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-08-02, 21:25:09
Yes - "Heaven & Earth"

Nicky, it has been a week since you first listened to this album. What do you think of it now?

Yeah, now it's more like a month.

I really like that album, it's wonderful all the way thru, another great Yes classic. So much creativity, melody, great singing and playing.

It's simply incredible that Yes can continue to make fabulous music. I can't think of any other group that for so long has created the one classic after the other.

Jon II keeps a nice balance. The music is distinctly Yes, and he sings similar to Jon I, but still he adds something excitingly new, and he's definitely not a clone singer, nor tries to resemble Jon, it just all seems natural to him, and the result feels authentic.

Bravo, Yes *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-08-13, 09:10:52
Yes, the only complaint I have, is that it's all mid-tempo. The guys are not the youngest around anymore, so all is forgiven. But still, there are some parts that would count as being a little more up-tempo, if it wasn't for the keys... The keyboard parts sound very slow to me. Downes should practice a bit more.
The album is not 'up there' with the classics for me. The classics being the 70s albums. But it's definitely one of the best of 1990-2015.
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Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-08-13, 13:23:53
To me, Yes only start getting real exciting with "Going for the One". This album constituted a revolution in music, and it remains the central Yes album to me, altho not my most-listened-to Yes album any longer.

If Yes had stopped with Relayer, they would have been an excellent, somewhat quaint, progrock group on the lines of King Crimson and Hawkwind, but not the revolutionary force that they've been thru all these years.

After Tormato, they had a dip until Talk, which is an amazing album too, and all ensuing albums, apart from Open Your Eyes (real lousy) and Magnification, are superb - if ya ask me ;)


Floyd made a similar turn: The early Floyd albums up to Ummagumma were more quaint than exciting. Then came Atom Heart Mother, which had some sort of magic. Then with Meddle, Floyd too became a revolutionary force *horns*

They of course lost it with Roger Waters' departure. He took the flame with him. Floyd became more lounge than revolution ;)

- Nicky
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Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-08-13, 13:44:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-08-11, 16:10:16
I think the last few years Prog might be back in full force, possibly even better than in the 70s(?).

Paxi, you have to consider that your conception of "prog" is limited by your scope:

To me prog was very much alive in the 00's, upheld by acts like Arena, Yes, Dream Theater, Opeth, Bal-Sagoth, Outworld, Jeff Loomis, Arcturus, and Keep of Kalessin.

The last five of these groundbreaking acts you basically don't know.

In the 10's, Bal-Sagoth and Outworld were gone, on hiatus I hope, Arena and Opeth I feel declined, the other groups are still groundbreaking, and Saturnian released their terrific Dimensions. This one you don't either know.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-13, 18:28:55
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-08-14, 15:20:37
Toto - Toto XIV *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-08-14, 19:33:25
pp: Muse - The Resistance (brilliant album *horns*)
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier (Heavy prog from Iceland, fresh music like Von Hertzen Brothers. Needs more listenings on Allstreaming.nl, but not bad at all.)
np: Katatonia - Night Is The New Day (Like 'Dead End Kings', curious what the album(s) before sound like.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-08-14, 21:28:07
Archive ~ Lights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-08-15, 08:44:47
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising (Prefer 'Nine Lives', but nevertheless a decent album indeed.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-08-15, 19:56:37
pp: Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road
jp: Muse - Drones
np: Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-08-16, 19:13:57
NP  Leprous:  The Congregation  (on repeat)  *horns*

On second listen, yesterday, I could hear that there was something exceptional about this album. I've had it on repeat ever since. WOW !!!

Paxi, Thanx for prodding me with this amazing group :)

You make some grandiose statements, but you have some good taste too :P


First of all the singer, Einar Solberg: He's incredible, I can only think of Kelly Sundown Carpenter and Matt Bellamy to compare. The way he with ease covers expanses of sound and holds intensity is breathtaking.

Then the drummer, amazing too, does tribal, metal, churning, spicing, all convincingly.

All musicians do their bits to create a swirling, dramatic, melodic and varied soundscape.

There's emotion and drama like Muse, churning guitars like U2, searing vocals like Outworld.

Also reminds me of the fabulous Arcane Roots (Thanx again, Cap :) ), both the singing and rhythms. Check out this band (too) guys ;)


I think even Teunis could join in here: It's busy and heavy, but very symphonic and melodic, and only a bit of shout, no growl. Think Muse, a pinch heavier.

Leprous were long near-pantheon with me, with Coal, Bilateral, and Poppy, but with The Congregation they smash straight into my pantheon 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-08-16, 19:50:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-08-16, 19:13:57
NP  Leprous:  The Congregation  (on repeat)  *horns*

On second listen, yesterday, I could hear that there was something exceptional about this album. I've had it on repeat ever since. WOW !!!

Paxi, Thanx for prodding me with this amazing group :)

You make some grandiose statements, but you have some good taste too :P

First of all the singer, Einar Solberg: He's incredible, I can only think of Kelly Sundown Carpenter and Matt Bellamy to compare. The way he with ease covers expanses of sound and holds intensity is breathtaking.

The other four musicians do their bits in creating a swirling, dramatic, melodic and varied soundscape.

There's emotion and drama like Muse, churning guitars like U2, searing vocals like Outworld.

I think even Teunis could join in here: It's busy and heavy, but very symphonic and melodic, and only a bit of shout, no growl. Think Muse, a pinch heavier.

Leprous were long near-pantheon with me, with Coal, Bilateral, and Poppy, but with The Congregation they smash straight into my pantheon 8)

- Nicky

Great band! :)

NP> Ayreon ~ The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 20:11:11
Great to see that you like them Nicky!
I think "Coal" is better, but then again, I didn't give "The Congregation" as much time. And "Coal" was a real eye opener for me, really love that album. Anticipation for the next album was sky high, and disappointment was inevitable.

NP:
Leprous - "The Congregation"

I do actually appreciate the heavy second bit of Rewind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-08-16, 21:04:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2015-08-16, 19:13:57
NP  Leprous:  The Congregation  (on repeat)  *horns*

I think even Teunis could join in here: It's busy and heavy, but very symphonic and melodic, and only a bit of shout, no growl. Think Muse, a pinch heavier.
I noticed it's on Allstreaming.nl. I'll give it a try tomorrow. If I do remember correctly I've tried it before and pushed the 'stop' button way before the end. I promise I'll listen till the end. Symphonic and melodic sounds like music to my ears ;).

jp: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis (To get into the right mood for my trip to Germany on wednesday 8).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 21:05:56
Well, it's not as symphonic and melodic as Moon Safari. Just a warning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-17, 09:47:15
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 21:05:56
Well, it's not as symphonic and melodic as Moon Safari. Just a warning.
Tonight I'll be listening to Leprous by headphones. Will let you know, thanks for the warning :).

np: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns* (About time for a new album I'd say!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-17, 10:43:32
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 21:05:56
Well, it's not as symphonic and melodic as Moon Safari. Just a warning.

And not as heavy and growly as Dying Fetus. Just a warning :D

So somewhere in-between Moon Safari and Dying Fetus - how's that ;D

I don't really know Moon Safari - probably not my taste - but I'd say that Leprous are as symphonic and melodic as Muse, a bit more rhythmic and heavier, but very much the same mood, altho not at all copies of each other. Two great groups - here "great" has its place ;)

Teunis, initially you'll probably have to get past the first two tracks, they're rather noisy and not so melodic. With the third track Rewind it really starts cruising. You could well start with Slave, that one you'll really like, real Musy, man, what a song, that one could do it for the whole album - a ride out into the Galaxy, that's about the scale 8)  Just a tip :)


Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 20:11:11
Great to see that you like them Nicky!
I think "Coal" is better, but then again, I didn't give "The Congregation" as much time. And "Coal" was a real eye opener for me, really love that album. Anticipation for the next album was sky high, and disappointment was inevitable.

Paxi, again you're letting your mind run off with ya ::)

You know that you shouldn't rate a prog album - and here "prog" really has its place - before you've listened to it at least thrice, preferable five times. Man, do I have to play father to you :o

Give it two more listens, and I'll wager a Chimay that you'll like it better than Coal. They really went for it here *horns*


NP  Guess what ;)

Got six of the songs - Third Law, Rewind, Slave, Moon, Down, Lower - in my Classic songs. Rare that so many tracks from an album make it there 8)

The album builds up toward the end, Lower is a real nice ender :)


Interesting - to me at least - Wiki:  Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal band formed in 2001 in Notodden, Norway. The band gained prominence as the backing band for former Emperor frontman Ihsahn's live shows. Ihsahn has, in turn, contributed to several Leprous albums as a vocalist (on "Thorn" from Bilateral and "Contaminate Me" from Coal) and as a co-producer for Coal.

I'm a big Ihsahn and Emperor fan!

Man, there's a lotta talent in the little town of Notodden (80 km east of Oslo). Also Ihriel, real name Heidi Solberg Tveitan, Ihsahn's wifey, did some nice solo albums under the moniker Starofash, and even better albums imo together with hubby under Peccatum. Ihsahn and Ihriel run Mnemosyne Studios, where Leprous record - so now the circle is full ;)

Anyone got a hunch that I like prog ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-17, 11:06:43
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2015-08-12, 19:17:53
Is it me or does Ted's voice suits better with Spock's than with Enchant?

Wrong on both counts ("o" important here :D ), Mad, Ted's voice is tailored for Thought Chamber *horns*

Well, I have to admit that I haven't heard him in Spock's yet, but he's really super on TC's Angular Perception. But I think you know that ;)

Quote
Don't get me wrong, I really like Enchant, especially the last few albums, but The Great Divide is genuine Enchant but I'd rather wish it was sung by a different singer than Ted.

I gave all my Enchant albums away. I tried :(

Somehow there's not really anything of, well, anything there ???  No real melody, hooks, catchy rhythms, interesting solos, more like a grind :-\

Mad, maybe it's not Ted's fault ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-17, 19:42:16
pp: Knight Area - Under A New Sign
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law

jp: Leprous - The Congregation

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-17, 10:43:32
Teunis, initially you'll probably have to get past the first two tracks, they're rather noisy and not so melodic. With the third track Rewind it really starts cruising. You could well start with Slave, that one you'll really like, real Musy, man, what a song, that one could do it for the whole album - a ride out into the Galaxy, that's about the scale 8)  Just a tip :)

I wonder why you mention just the only two tracks with screams/semi growls ;). Seriously, there are some really great and enjoyable tracks on the album. Found 'Slave' one of the most catchy until, you know :). A nice album, I do really like the voice of the singer and I'll play it again, but the screams would keep me from buying the album ::).

np: The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-08-17, 20:10:12
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-17, 19:42:16
jp: Leprous - The Congregation

I wonder why you mention just the only two tracks with screams/semi growls ;). Seriously, there are some really great and enjoyable tracks on the album. Found 'Slave' one of the most catchy until, you know :). A nice album, I do really like the voice of the singer and I'll play it again, but the screams would keep me from buying the album ::).

Perhaps you should try "Coal" then. I don't remember hearing screams there.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 10:13:08
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-08-17, 20:10:12
Perhaps you should try "Coal" then. I don't remember hearing screams there.
Will listen to it, saw it also listed on Spotify, thanks.

np: Pendragon - Masquerade Overture 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-08-18, 11:36:04
Wow that's nice guys, I came back from holiday, check in into the Room and find that Leprous is gaining momentum here. Very nice. *horns*

I've been listening to them for quite a few years already. Always liked what I heard but with The Congragation they really hit a sweet-spot. I like it so much that it's actually at the top of my list of 2015 releases now I come to think of it. I rate it higher than The Unquiet Sky and even Hand. Cannot. Erase. At first I listened to it numerous times on Spotify, really loved it from the get go and eventually bought it.

Such a great album.  8)

After all these years the Room still is full of surprises... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-08-18, 13:25:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2015-08-18, 11:36:04
After all these years the Room still is full of surprises... ;D

Yup, and you're one of'em, Tommy Boy, haven't seen ya for quite a while :)

Quote
Wow that's nice guys, I came back from holiday, check in into the Room and find that Leprous is gaining momentum here. Very nice. *horns*

Yup, must say *horns*

Have you heard some more of KoK's Epistemology ? That's my nb 1 for 2015, and together with Dream Theater Self-titled and Saturnian Dimensions at the top of the list for the first half of the 10's. These are complex albums that one never tires of ;)

Well, let's see what Kull I is like ....

The Congregation competes with Heaven & Earth for second place in 2015.

Tommy, have you listened to H&E ? A wonderful album *horns*


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-17, 19:42:16
I wonder why you mention just the only two tracks with screams/semi growls ;)

Well, I kinda know you by now ;)

Actually it was more cuz of the noise than the shout.

Quote
Seriously, there are some really great and enjoyable tracks on the album. Found 'Slave' one of the most catchy until, you know :). A nice album, I do really like the voice of the singer ...

8) Teunis

Quote
but the screams would keep me from buying the album ::).

Teunis, what do you do when wifey screams at you ? Divorce her ?

Being a proggie is like being married. Prog can be a bitch, and it can be heavenly - mainly the latter if you work with it ;)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-08-17, 20:10:12
Perhaps you should try "Coal" then. I don't remember hearing screams there.

Perhaps you should try a trip to the North Pole. I don't remember hearing screams there ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 17:44:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-08-18, 13:25:28
Being a proggie is like being married. Prog can be a bitch, and it can be heavenly - mainly the latter if you work with it ;)
>:(. There are many upcoming releases that I'm really looking forward to, so I have to make choices. In that case It'll be the ones without bitches uhm I mean screams ;).

np: Leprous - Coal

Track: Chronic. What do I hear? ::) :-\ ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 19:14:18
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 17:44:31
np: Leprous - Coal
Unfortunately not my cup of tea. Stopped the album at the last song, which was too much ... At least I've tried :P.

np: Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-08-18, 19:41:28
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 17:44:31
Track: Chronic. What do I hear? ::) :-\ ;)

Chronic scream ;)

At least you can be happy that you're not married to a screamer :o


NP  Shaman:  Ritual

Shaman was created in 2000 by Andre Matos, Luis Mariutti and Ricardo Confessori from Angra.  Guitarist Hugo Mariutti (Luis' bro) joined.

Good stuff, but not as magic as the three albums they contributed to in Angra 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-08-18, 20:07:37
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 17:44:31
np: Leprous - Coal

Track: Chronic. What do I hear? ::) :-\ ;)

NP:
Leprous - "Coal"

Ah, I had to listen back to it. But you're right, there are some screams in Chronic indeed. Didn't really notice it at first.

And actually Nicky is spot on with his Muse reference. They do have some similarities! They also remind me of Anathema and Devin Townsend. But mostly, they're just Leprous.
Man, I love this album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-08-19, 16:00:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-08-18, 13:25:28
Yup, and you're one of'em, Tommy Boy, haven't seen ya for quite a while :)

I know. Just too busy living life and enjoying family-time.

QuoteHave you heard some more of KoK's Epistemology ?

Yes, I have grown to really like it. I just don't love it. But it's very good. Especially the titletrack.

QuoteTommy, have you listened to H&E ? A wonderful album *horns*

No, but somehow I just strongly dislike Yes' music. Tried it a few times but after a while it gets on my nerves, I just can't take it. Sorry. ::)

QuoteBeing a proggie is like being married. Prog can be a bitch, and it can be heavenly - mainly the latter if you work with it ;)

Quote of the year! ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-18, 19:14:18
np: Agent Fresco - Destrier

Funny that you're listening to Agent Fresco. I would describe their sound as 'Leprous-light'.  :)

What do you think about Destrier? I think it is a very, very good album, and man these guys can play. *horns* You can't really tag their music, they are masters of lots of different styles; they play everything from prog to metal, pop to jazz and everything in between. There's even one track that features grunts. A track that lasts only 1:30 minutes though so I think you're safe Teunis.  ;)

If you don't know them, please take my advise and give Agent Fresco a listen guys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VmNTl6JvDY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VmNTl6JvDY)

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-08-19, 17:58:00
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-08-19, 16:00:31
What do you think about Destrier? I think it is a very, very good album, and man these guys can play. *horns* You can't really tag their music, they are masters of lots of different styles; they play everything from prog to metal, pop to jazz and everything in between. There's even one track that features grunts. A track that lasts only 1:30 minutes though so I think you're safe Teunis.  ;)

If you don't know them, please take my advise and give Agent Fresco a listen guys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VmNTl6JvDY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VmNTl6JvDY)

Hey that sounds really good!

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-08-19, 16:00:31
Funny that you're listening to Agent Fresco. I would describe their sound as 'Leprous-light'.  :)

Wow, definitely! Same guitar style, and the voice is similar too. I'll check out that album. Made me think of Haken in some places too. Dunno why.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-08-21, 20:50:42
Arcane ~ Known/Learned

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-08-24, 21:13:21
Haken - "The Mountain"
Hmm still a very very good album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-25, 19:23:39
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2015-08-19, 16:00:31
Funny that you're listening to Agent Fresco. I would describe their sound as 'Leprous-light'.  :)
But I do like the Leprous album 'The Congregation', except for the growls. So it isn't that strange :).

Quote from: The Butterfly Man
What do you think about Destrier? I think it is a very, very good album, and man these guys can play. *horns* You can't really tag their music, they are masters of lots of different styles; they play everything from prog to metal, pop to jazz and everything in between. There's even one track that features grunts. A track that lasts only 1:30 minutes though so I think you're safe Teunis.  ;)
It's a great album indeed. And I would skip the 1:30 minutes track for sure. Really didn't expect that song when I first listened to the album :).

pp: Muse - The Resistance and Steve Lukather - Luke while travelling back home from Germany.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-08-26, 20:23:25
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
pp: Subsignal - Paraiso
jp: Chicago - Chicago 17
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-27, 17:56:49
Today:
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
John Wetton - Battle Lines

np: Gazpacho - Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-27, 19:22:50
IQ - Frequency 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-08-28, 11:38:38
I've listened to Dream Theater's "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" and realised that it is a really good album. Of course there are some filler songs (This Is The Life, Far From Heaven...), but when you just take the best songs, you've got 40+ minutes of good music, which is a full album in my book.
In any case it's much better than the self titled album in my opinion.

Does anyone know whether they're writing again? Looking at their releases interval of two years, they should have a new studio album coming out this year. But probably not...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-08-28, 20:15:25
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-08-28, 11:38:38
Does anyone know whether they're writing again? Looking at their releases interval of two years, they should have a new studio album coming out this year. But probably not...
According to Progwereld.org (wereldse verwachtingen) a new album is scheduled for Autumn 2015.

pp: The Gentle Storm - The Diary ~ cd 1: The Gentle Version
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Focus - X
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-08-29, 20:21:14
pp: Mystery - The World Is A Game (looking forward to the new album 'Delusion Rain', to be released this Fall 8))
jp: Pendragon - Not Of This World
np: Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-08-30, 21:59:43
Peter Gee - East Of Eden (Nice Sunday album ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-31, 08:16:09
NP  Leprous:  Coal  (on repeat)

OK, I have to eat my words: This is a magnificent album, possibly even better than The Congregation *horns*

Paxi, I'll withdraw my wager. I now get why you're so enthusiastic about it 8)

I'm also surprised: It's a very advanced album, pushes limits in all ways, grating, pounding, shrieking, but also melodic, atmospheric, beautiful :)

You'll soon be able to appreciate Sagoth and KoK ;)

Yesterday I listened to it all afternoon, just couldn't get enuff of it, drove me bonkers in the end :o

Made me think of Edvard Munch, another Norwegian, the master of existential unease and angst. One thinks of the long, dark, cold Norwegian winters that really press on the soul.

Man, this is some monster of an album. Guys, get into it, do yourselves that favor !!!

And Thanx, Paxi, you really got it right this time :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2015-08-31, 09:56:44
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-08-28, 11:38:38
Of course there are some filler songs (This Is The Life, Far From Heaven...)

I'm sorry but you're wrong. Especially This Is The Life is a great song from beginning to end. And Far From Heaven is my wife's favourite DT-song. So yeah, you're wrong. :P

QuoteDoes anyone know whether they're writing again? Looking at their releases interval of two years, they should have a new studio album coming out this year. But probably not...

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-08-28, 20:15:25
According to Progwereld.org (wereldse verwachtingen) a new album is scheduled for Autumn 2015.

Progwereld is wrong. The new album was scheduled for release this autumn but they pushed it back to around February next year.

NP: The Butterfly Effect - Final Conversation of Kings

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-08-31, 09:57:20
Spock's Beard ~ The Oblivion Particle

The new Beard album proves my previous statement that Leonard is better off in Beard than he is in Enchant.
His voice suits the music of Beard better than Enchant, though I like to listen to Enchant as well.
The Great Divide is a decent album, but lacks something that the new Beard album has.

Great album!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-31, 11:04:42
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/25_coolguy.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-31, 17:18:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2015-08-31, 09:56:44
I'm sorry but you're wrong. Especially This Is The Life is a great song from beginning to end. And Far From Heaven is my wife's favourite DT-song. So yeah, you're wrong. :P

Listen to the man, Paxi, he's right. Face it, DT don't make filler songs. That's the First Law of Prog!

The Second Law of Prog is that their self-titled album is fabulous!

So stop breakin the Law, Paxi >:(


Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2015-08-31, 09:57:20
I like to listen to Enchant as well.

No you don't, Mad >:(


Listened to:

Kashmir:  E.A.R

Beautiful atmospheric melodic progrock. Some standout songs: Seraphina, Peace In The Heart.

Kashmir are a Danish band, started 1991, well-known here, their latest four studio albums have reached first place on the national sales list.

Paxi, you'll like this album.

E.A.R is an abbreviation of Eternally Amplified Restlessness - whatever that is ???


Devin Townsend Project:  Addicted

Nice, but a bit much saloon metal, and lack of variation. He's made better albums.


Heart:  Greatest Hits

Ann Wilson sings fabulously (pantheon here), and they have a few good hits - What About Love, Alone - but also here too little variation, and too little melody. Aint gonna keep this album.


Chicago:  Greatest Hits

Same thing:  Pete Cetera sings beautifully, and they have some good hits - If You Leave Me Now, 25 or 6 To 4 - but in the long run it gets real gushy. Goes out.


Wilco:  Yankee Hotel Foxtrot  &  A Ghost Is Born

The first one has a couple of good songs, particularly Ashes Of American Flags. I'll keep it. The second is too boring, goes out.


Jeff Loomis:  Plains Of Oblivion

This is of course an entirely different kettle of broccoli. Jeff Loomis rules! I've been playing this one a lot, and most of the tracks are now in Classic Songs *horns*

In case there's anyone here who doesn't know anything about prog, Jeff Loomis was the guitarist of Nevermore, and after having left N, he made two brilliant solo albums, also Zero Order Phase. In 2014 he joined Arch Enemy ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-08-31, 18:52:24
pp: Bjorn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
np: Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-09-01, 09:53:10
Frost* - Milliontown (Bring on the 3rd album. We have to be patient though, it is scheduled for the second quarter of 2016 ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-09-01, 18:41:52
Whew, I luuuv all the dialogue here ::)

Maybe we should rename this site "The Catatonic Room" :(


NP  Alanis Morissette:  Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

I'm a big fan of this luvly lady, yup, she's pantheon with me. She has so much expression, and sings like a w* dream :-*

Hey, what's goin on, guys ? W* is short for "wonderful" ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-09-01, 19:36:56
jp: Muse - Drones
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (3 days till the new album. Oh, the anticipation ...  *horns* 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-09-01, 23:04:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-31, 08:16:09
NP  Leprous:  Coal  (on repeat)

OK, I have to eat my words: This is a magnificent album, possibly even better than The Congregation *horns*

Paxi, I'll withdraw my wager. I now get why you're so enthusiastic about it 8)

I'm also surprised: It's a very advanced album, pushes limits in all ways, grating, pounding, shrieking, but also melodic, atmospheric, beautiful :)

Great to see that you like it as much as I do!
I have to say though that their new album is faaaaar from bad. I'll probably like both albums almost as much now. Sometimes a slight preference for the one and then the other. Fantastic albums. "The Congregation" will end up high in my end of year list, like "Coal" did in 2013.

Today I listened to:
Leprous - "The Congregation"
Steven Wilson - "Hand. Cannot. Erase."
Sylvan - "Home"

Haven't listened much to the latter yet. In fact this is the first time I got through the full thing. Some parts were very nice. Very melodic. But the singer gets on my nerves after a while. A common problem with this band so it seems. He's not a bad singer at all, so please don't sack him, but they should have a very serious talk...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-02, 08:35:31
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-09-01, 23:04:54
Sylvan - "Home"

Some parts were very nice. Very melodic. But the singer gets on my nerves after a while. A common problem with this band so it seems. He's not a bad singer at all, so please don't sack him, but they should have a very serious talk...
100% agreed, but that's no secret :)

np: Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye (classic 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-02, 15:47:56
pp: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
pp: Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment ~ bonus cd
np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-09-02, 17:54:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-08-31, 17:18:52

No you don't, Mad >:(


Yes, I do, Nick.  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-02, 20:20:17
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-09-02, 21:11:18
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2015-09-02, 17:54:28
Yes, I do, Nick.  :P

Guess I'll have to have a serious talk with yer wife, Mad :-X


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-09-01, 23:04:54
Great to see that you like it as much as I do!

I like it more than you do, Paxi, cuz I get the noisy, growly part of it :P

OK, guess I shook you guys up a bit ;)


I'm listening to quite a lot of chick stuff these days, got some second-hand cd's cheap:

PJ Harvey:  Let England Shake

8) album, this lady is quite special, in an intriguing way, sharp, humorous, very musical *horns*


Alanis Morissette:  Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

The first songs seem rather alike, but along the way she gets more edge *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-09-02, 23:02:35
Karmakanic - "Who's The Boss In The Factory"
Very nice indeed. Glad to have this disc. The singer is pretty good! I like how he sounds like Roine Stolt in some places. He even sounds like Roger Waters sometimes. I sense a lot of Floyd in the guitar department too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-03, 16:08:29
Today:
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Pendragon - Believe
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)

np: Morow.com (Prog radio station)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-03, 18:27:55
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-09-05, 06:32:19
I'm now listening to Riverside's "Love, Fear And The Time Machine". Two tracks in and already think this is gonna be good. I'm at work so I need to re-listen when at home, but for now: very nice.

Fun fact: When I look out of my window this early morning it looks very much like the album cover!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-05, 21:32:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2015-09-05, 06:32:19
I'm now listening to Riverside's "Love, Fear And The Time Machine".
Yep, me too. Had to get used to it a bit at first listening. Second spin with headphones already much better 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-09-06, 13:13:06
Put all of my 2015 releases in a playlist and played it randomly.
So far I listened to these:
Arena - The Demon Strikes
Lonely Robot - Oubliette
Nightwish - My Walden
Kamelot - My Therapy
Sylvan - Black And White
The Gentle Storm - Eyes Of Michiel (Gentle Version)

Anyone else who also uses this tactic from time to time? I think it's a great way to enjoy/appreciate individual songs and listen to songs that you normally wouldn't listen to much. For example, Lonely Robot, Nightwish or Sylvan doesn't get played that much here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-06, 21:22:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2015-09-06, 13:13:06
Anyone else who also uses this tactic from time to time?
No, can only play one cd at a time in my stereo system ;).

Played the new Riverside album twice today. Frankly speaking I'm a little bit disappointed. Maybe it needs more listenings, but it lacks catchy melodies from time to time.

np: Radio SymphoShop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-09-07, 00:17:34
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-06, 21:22:38
No, can only play one cd at a time in my stereo system ;).

You can rip them to mp3 right?

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-06, 21:22:38
Played the new Riverside album twice today. Frankly speaking I'm a little bit disappointed. Maybe it needs more listenings, but it lacks catchy melodies from time to time.

It sounds a lot like Lunatic Soul right? At least, that's what I was thinking. Not a bad thing in my book. Though it's not really Prog Metal anymore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-09-07, 16:29:57
Iron Maiden ~ The Book of Souls  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-09-07, 19:06:56
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-09-07, 00:17:34
You can rip them to mp3 right?
I know, that's why I used the ';)' emoticon. But I don't rip my cd's into mp3's.

Quote from: PH
It sounds a lot like Lunatic Soul right? At least, that's what I was thinking. Not a bad thing in my book. Though it's not really Prog Metal anymore.
Right and I do also like LS, but from Riverside I'd expected more. More melodies and more power. Curious what it'll sound like live.

np: the new Riverside ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-09-08, 18:37:09
Anubis - A Tower Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2015-09-09, 14:19:21
Book of souls by Iron maiden and mighty fine it is as well  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-09, 18:53:18
Letting the Riverside album rest for at least a week ... it often works with me.

np: Subsignal - Touchstones *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-10, 18:34:32
jp: Pendragon - Pure
np: Toto - Toto XIV  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-09-11, 08:50:20
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2015-09-09, 14:19:21
Book of souls by Iron maiden and mighty fine it is as well  :)

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-09-11, 19:43:40
pp:
Threshold - For The Journey *horns*
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Leprous - The Congregation :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-12, 12:13:43
Arena - The Unquiet Sky (this one really rocks! *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-12, 20:27:43
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-13, 08:55:29
Abigail's Ghost - Black Plastic Sun (On Progstreaming.com. Category 'heavy prog' according to progarchives.com. Contains a number of nice songs.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-13, 21:38:46
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine (played it twice today, my enthusiasm is growing ;D)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2015-09-14, 13:37:56
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-09-11, 19:43:40
pp:
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Leprous - The Congregation :)

What do yo think of these 2 teunis ? Both on my radar but not got round to hearing them yet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-09-14, 14:44:34
I'm obviously not Teunis, but I think the new Leprous album is among the very best of 2015!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-09-14, 19:27:57
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2015-09-14, 13:37:56
What do yo think of these 2 teunis ? Both on my radar but not got round to hearing them yet
I keep on playing those albums, that's a good sign. Really great albums. Only minus to me are some growling parts, but If I remember correctly they're no problem for you ;).

jp: Pendragon - Passion
np: Nosound - Afterthoughts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2015-09-16, 11:49:31
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2015-09-14, 14:44:34
I'm obviously not Teunis, but I think the new Leprous album is among the very best of 2015!

;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-16, 19:19:07
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-09-17, 10:24:04
Asia - Only Time Will Tell
Just heard this song in a video game.

I might have told you sometime that one of my favorite video game series is "Metal Gear Solid". The fifth installment (not counting all the spin offs), which has the subtitle "The Phantom Pain", takes place in Afghanistan in the 80's. You can find radios with cassette tapes all around in this game. And one soldier was listening to this song. I was really surprised when I heard it. I didn't expect that at all.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-17, 19:18:02
jp: Asia - Aura
np: Genesis - Duke
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-09-18, 15:24:12
Discipline ~ This One's for England
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-09-18, 18:29:55
jp: Wolverine - Communication Lost
np: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy

Two *horns* albums!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-09-18, 20:13:05
TesseracT - Polaris (Some nice tracks, but overall not an album I'd run to the record shop for.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-19, 09:48:32
Operation Mindcrime - The Key
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-19, 18:39:54
pp:
Gazpacho - Demon
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-20, 21:45:31
pp: Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy (Nice melodic neoprog from Glasgow, Scotland. New album 'Spirit' to be released on 20th October.)
np: SymphoShop Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-09-21, 18:50:53
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-09-22, 21:18:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-09-02, 23:02:35
Karmakanic - "Who's The Boss In The Factory"
Very nice indeed. Glad to have this disc. The singer is pretty good! I like how he sounds like Roine Stolt in some places. He even sounds like Roger Waters sometimes. I sense a lot of Floyd in the guitar department too.
Back from a few weeks in France, mostly without Internet connection, and happy to read this  :)

NP Threshold - March of Progress

Looking forward and eagerly to the release of their new live album : the setlist is just stunning and it will remind me of this special gig that I promised to write about. A promise that I still have to fulfill  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-09-22, 21:40:26
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2015-08-11, 18:49:31
It will get better with every listening. I noticed that songs that I didn't like at the beginning, are turning out as favourites. Never thought my current favourite album 'Kingdom Of Desire' would get a contender. XIV might top that album 8). 'Burn' (melodie gets stuck in the head) and 'Unknown Soldier' are so beautiful!

As always, you were wise and right  ;) Spent five weeks with only two CDs at disposal in my car : Toto XIV and a Nickelback's Greatest Hits. There was not much competition  :)

After something like 40 (!) complete listens, I have a soft spot for Orphan (while heavily regretting the fadeout during the solo  >:() and All The Tears That Shine. The only song that has let me down is Fortune. Overall a very good album.

NP REO Speedwagon - The Hits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-24, 19:31:21
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-09-22, 21:40:26
As always, you were wise and right  ;)

Too much honour for me I'm afraid :). Glad it clicked eventually.
Quote from: Bupie
After something like 40 (!) complete listens, I have a soft spot for Orphan (while heavily regretting the fadeout during the solo  >:() and All The Tears That Shine. The only song that has let me down is Fortune. Overall a very good album.
'Burn', 'Unknown Soldier' and the most proggy song 'Great Expectations' are my favourites and 'Fortune' also is my least favourite track ;).

jp: DeeExpus - Far From Home
np: Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-24, 20:03:33
Just listened to a new Electric Light Orchestra song 'When I Was A Boy':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH8EJA-hg0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH8EJA-hg0)

Sounding good, a typical ELO song.

According to Jeff Lynne's Facebook account the new album 'Alone In The Universe' will be released on November 13th.

np: Tracks from ELO on YouTube 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-09-25, 20:12:00
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
jp: Jadis - Photoplay
np: IQ - Nomzamo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-09-25, 21:16:46
Finally! 

Today I had the chance, no I didn't have the cd yet ;), to listen to the new album. :)
And of course I'm glad that I ordered it from their verglas-shop.

NP> Arena ~ The Unquiet Sky

Marvelous!!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-09-26, 08:26:43
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-09-24, 20:03:33
Just listened to a new Electric Light Orchestra song 'When I Was A Boy':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH8EJA-hg0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH8EJA-hg0)

Sounding good, a typical ELO song.

According to Jeff Lynne's Facebook account the new album 'Alone In The Universe' will be released on November 13th.

Ooooooooo thanks for this Teunis!! Lovely song! Fantastic that he's bringing out a new album. He can still hit the high notes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-26, 19:08:48
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2015-09-26, 08:26:43
Ooooooooo thanks for this Teunis!! Lovely song! Fantastic that he's bringing out a new album. He can still hit the high notes.
Yeah, didn't see it coming, marvelous! *horns*

pp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine (Wow, it's getting better and better ... it's definitely a 'grower' 8). Looking forward to the gig on 17th October!)
np: Arena - Contagion Max  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-09-27, 21:38:20
Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive Collection
Asia - Alpha
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment

np: Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-09-29, 18:19:52
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
np: Iron Maiden - The Book Of Souls (Borrowed it from a colleague. Too much metal, too little prog. At least to me ...  ;). )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-09-30, 19:02:23
Muse - Drones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-02, 11:43:35
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face

Just had to listen to this band after hearing the title track from their upcoming album 'Delusion Rain' on YouTube: link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrqrTyxtGEE). The album will be release in November, looking forward to it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-02, 19:42:40
pp: Steve Lukather - Candyman (5.1 mix 8))
jp: Tesseract - Polaris
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 09:17:07
David Gilmour - Rattle That Lock

On Allstreaming.nl. Wanted to know if there's more action on this album. I do own his album 'On An Island', which I consider 'fighting against the sleep'. I'm afraid the new album is in the same category, at least for me ::) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-10-03, 12:05:56
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 09:17:07
David Gilmour - Rattle That Lock

On Allstreaming.nl. Wanted to know if there's more action on this album. I do own his album 'On An Island', which I consider 'fighting against the sleep'. I'm afraid the new album is in the same category, at least for me ::) ;).

Actually, it's quite a jazzy album, with some slow, maybe mellow if you like, songs but overall it's a bit more catchy than the previous album.

Not that I like the new album.
I suppose it needs some time to sink in. ;)

NP> Spock's Beard ~ The Oblivion Particle

Love it!  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 14:50:30
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2015-10-03, 12:05:56
Not that I like the new album.
I suppose it needs some time to sink in. ;)
Hehe, there are so many great albums that I won't give it time to sink in. Next one ... :).

jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Threshold - Wounded Land (The recent work: read 'March Of Progress' and 'For The Journey' are awesome, but this one really rocks too *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-10-03, 18:26:58
I've spent the past 75 minutes watching and listening to Parts One and Two of Testimony by Neal Morse, as performed on the MorseFest DVD.
It's beautiful. This has such an emotional impact on me. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: this man can make me cry like a baby. This is not even my favourite album of his, but he is such an honest musician and performer and needless to say that the content of his music (and the lyrics) is touching me in my soul.
I'm already exhausted, but after dinner I'll watch Part Three, Four and Five of Testimony and the Encores. And perhaps I'll find the time to watch the second disc, but chances are that I'll watch it tomorrow.
But I will watch it, because this, people, this is great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 20:02:39
^^ Yeah, Neal rules indeed. I found the package too expensive, would have preferred a DVD only. I don't find myself playing the live cd's that often ... . And I've read the filming was not so good. Maybe later, money saved for other releases later this month (Gazpacho, Subsignal) and next month (Mystery). And I want to buy the new Antimatter, but this one also has to wait ::).

jp: The Reasoning - Awakening
np: Sieges Even - Paramount (The pre Subsignal era. Also very great music 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-10-04, 21:36:12
pp: Queen - The Miracle
np: Radio Sympho Shop, like (almost) every Sunday evening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-10-04, 21:56:01
Just finished watching the second disc of the Morsefest DVD. Man, what a fantastic DVD! Most of these songs have already been performed in one way or another. But not all of them! And there are so many extra things that make this DVD stand out. In Stranger In Your Soul the band is switching instruments and they are all pros in all instruments it seems. Incredible.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 20:02:39
^^ Yeah, Neal rules indeed. I found the package too expensive, would have preferred a DVD only. I don't find myself playing the live cd's that often ...

I know what you mean. Why listen to the sounds alone, when you can have pictures with it?

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-03, 20:02:39
And I've read the filming was not so good. Maybe later.

In some places it's a little bit grainy. But not often, and it takes nothing away from the pleasure. Other than that there's nothing wrong with the filming in my opinion.
In fact I enjoyed this double DVD so much that it's safe to say that it's the best live DVD that I've ever seen!
Must have been quite the experience to be there.

Yes I'm very impressed. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-10-05, 19:48:17
Okay, added to my wantlist :) But it'll have to wait till next year. I do own the 'Testimony Live' DVD too, but it's with an other band.

Karnataka - Secrets Of Angels (Really nice cd, well done! Will buy it if I win the lottery ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-10-06, 18:51:02
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-10-06, 23:58:13
JF Rush - Hold Your Fire

My favorite Rush album by many miles, as I already wrote a few times here, Prime Mover probably being my fave Rush song.

NP Pete Townshend - Empty Glass

Used to be a favorite of mine a long time ago and it has aged very well, I must say, always a pleasure to listen to from start to finish. Nice cover too  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-07, 19:03:11
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
np: Threshold - Clone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-10-08, 19:30:54
jp: Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
np: Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys (Live, featuring Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro. 8) stuff!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-09, 17:54:26
jp: Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-09, 19:44:03
jp: Mystery - Theatre Of The Mind
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-10, 20:06:30
jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
np: Ghost - Meliora
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2015-10-12, 15:18:00
David Gilmour ~ Rattle That Lock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-10-12, 19:07:08
Clive Nolan ~ Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-10-12, 23:38:22
Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"

Every time I play this album I'm reminded of how good it actually is. And how much it reminds me of 90's Arena.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-10-13, 18:50:05
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine (I was reserved after a few listenings, but it is getting better and better *horns*. Looking forward to the gig on Saturday 8)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-14, 19:17:39
jp: Antimatter - Leaving Eden
np: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-10-15, 10:18:40
This morning I had to start at 4:30 at work. So there was plenty of time to enjoy the following albums:
"The Flower King"
"Hydrophonia"
"Wall Street Voodoo"
All by the amazing Roine Stolt!
(One of my favourite guitar players ever)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-10-15, 19:06:28
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
np: Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-16, 19:46:31
Today:
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (compilation)

jp: Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
np: Perfect Beings - II (On Progstreaming.com. Like their debut album, which I own. Curious, sounding great so far.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-10-17, 06:29:02
Spock's Beard - "Octane"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-17, 09:15:22
Nad Sylvan - Courting The Widow (Like the music, but the singer sounds like a 'cat in heat' ;).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-10-18, 21:22:43
Today:
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul I (The Black Album)

just had to relive yesterday's gig 8).

np: Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-10-19, 19:13:45
jp: Riverside - Out Of Myself  8)
np: Perfect Beings - II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-10-20, 18:52:25
jp: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
np: Anekdoten - Until All The Ghosts Are Gone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-10-21, 01:56:12
NP Touchstone - Discordant Dreams  8)

Those were the good days of Touchstone. Unfortunately, their last album has been a huge letdown, I didn't even bring it with me to Australia. And now their singer has to quit due to a serious illness, putting the band's future in jeopardy. Too bad, I really enjoyed three of their albums : the one listed above, Wintercoast and The City Sleeps.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-21, 20:28:47
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-10-21, 01:56:12
NP Threshold - Discordant Dreams  8)

Those were the good days of Touchstone.
Obviously you meant 'Touchstone' instead of 'Threshold' ;).

pp: Riverside- Love, Fear And The Time Machine
jp: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition (definitely their heaviest album)
np: Karnataka - Secrets Of Angels (@ Bupie, this band is similar to 'Touchstone'. It's on Progstreaming, like it very much.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2015-10-22, 03:04:59
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-21, 20:28:47
Obviously you meant 'Touchstone' instead of 'Threshold' ;).

Yes, obviously, but both bands' albums lay close to each others on my CDs shelf.  ;)

Quote
np: Karnataka - Secrets Of Angels (@ Bupie, this band is similar to 'Touchstone'. It's on Progstreaming, like it very much.)
I thought they were closer to Mostly Autumn, which implies softer sound and celtic influences but I will check them.

JF Knight Area - Nine Paths This one was one of your advices, Teunis. I really like this band and I am surprised that it doesn't get more credit in the prog community. Too poppy for prog snobs, I guess, and too proggy for classic music audience. I am eagerly waiting for their live CD/DVD, already ordered it.

NP Touchstone - Wintercoast Their absolute masterpiece IMHO. Some songs are truly sublime, Original Sin coming first to my mind *horns* The album was mixed by our beloved JM. Worth checking without getting fooled by the heavy intro of the first song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-10-22, 19:18:04
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2015-10-22, 03:04:59
I thought they were closer to Mostly Autumn, which implies softer sound and celtic influences but I will check them.
You may be right there but I find their music way better than Mostly Autumn.

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2015-10-22, 03:04:59
JF Knight Area - Nine Paths This one was one of your advices, Teunis. I really like this band and I am surprised that it doesn't get more credit in the prog community. Too poppy for prog snobs, I guess, and too proggy for classic music audience. I am eagerly waiting for their live CD/DVD, already ordered it.
They deserve a lot more fans indeed. Their last album 'Hyperdrive' is far from poppy, more metalish and definitely their heaviest album. Glad you like 'Nine Paths' but I was really confident :). 'Hyperlive' (CD/DVD) is great.

jp: Gazpacho - Demon (Just read that my record shop will receive the new album 'Molok' tomorrow. Can't wait 8))
np: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-23, 20:04:16
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Gazpacho - Molok (For the 3rd time. Liking it already. Found out it's a grower, it'll only get better.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-24, 19:20:30
Antimatter - The Judas Table
Gazpacho - Molok (on heavy rotation today)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-10-25, 07:58:07
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

Impressed, what a great album. I admit I was somewhat disappointed after first listening, but it unfolds its beauty with every new listening *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-10-27, 01:15:58
NP Flying Colors - Second Nature

I must admit that I don't play this album very often (and the previous one even less) but two very enjoyable videos of their forthcoming live CD/DVD release put me in the mood for it. And it's good indeed, but not in the same league as, for instance, Transatlantic IMHO.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-28, 19:29:24
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Genesis - Calling All Stations (too underrated IMHO, really like it!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-10-29, 20:14:32
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2015-10-25, 07:58:07
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

Impressed, what a great album. I admit I was somewhat disappointed after first listening, but it unfolds its beauty with every new listening *horns*.

I also played that one today. It's a very 'calm' one. Dunno, but I think I like the previous a bit better.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2015-10-27, 01:15:58
NP Flying Colors - Second Nature

I must admit that I don't play this album very often (and the previous one even less) but two very enjoyable videos of their forthcoming live CD/DVD release put me in the mood for it. And it's good indeed, but not in the same league as, for instance, Transatlantic IMHO.

I'm not with you on this. I think "Second Nature" is a fantastic album, and in my opinion it beats Transatlantic's "Kaleidoscope" (which is still a fine album!). Of course Neal had to divide his talents on "Second Nature", "Kaleidoscope" and "Songs From November".

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-10-28, 19:29:24
np: Genesis - Calling All Stations (too underrated IMHO, really like it!)

Yes indeed, please listen to Ray Wilson's solo albums! Especially his latest: "Chasing Rainbows". It's full of perfect little songs. Not prog obviously...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-10-30, 04:51:52
@ PH I have to say that I let Kaleidoscope in France so I guess that it implies that I find Second Nature to be more enjoyable since I took it to Australia. I should have made a comparison between albums, not bands.

NP Nightwish - End Of An Era

Actually playing track 3 Ever Dream  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-30, 19:24:28
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-10-29, 20:14:32
Yes indeed, please listen to Ray Wilson's solo albums! Especially his latest: "Chasing Rainbows". It's full of perfect little songs. Not prog obviously...
I'll try to find it (on spotify or YouTube) and will listen to it. Thanks.

jp: Gazpacho - Molok
np: Anathema - A Sort Of Homecoming (Live, acoustic ::). The music is too 'naked' I'm afraid. Prefer the plugged stuff. Two hours of acoustic music is plain boring, if you ask me.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-10-30, 21:42:57
Listened to The Flower Kings' "Desolation Rose" today. Can't say it's bad. It's really good! I love it how this album sounds a lot like Transatlantic, and Neal's "Momentum" also. Yet those two albums are nothing alike. Roine and Neal really are two of the best modern Prog composers around.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-31, 10:42:33
Muse - Drones (Personally I like their two previous albums better, but really nice album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-31, 14:28:40
jp: Gazpacho - Molok
np: Subsignal - Paraiso (Because the new album isn't there yet, I'm playing their previous one. They raised the bar high, very curious what the new album will sound like!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-31, 18:24:40
Teramaze - Her Halo (On Allstreaming.nl. Not bad at all, reminds me of Seventh Wonder *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-31, 19:32:41
Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-01, 08:49:43
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-01, 21:32:01
pp: Muse - Drones and Toto - Toto XIV

Now listening to Radio Sympho Shop, like (almost) every Sunday evening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-11-03, 18:53:50
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
np: Perfect Beings - II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-11-04, 18:45:48
Teramaza - Her Halo (More and more impressed by this album. If you like Seventh Wonder and/or Wolverine, give it a try. It's on Allstreaming.nl.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2015-11-04, 19:25:05
Riverside ~ S.O.N.G.S.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-11-05, 19:29:19
IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-06, 19:09:30
Gazpacho - Molok
Muse - Drones

jp: Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*
np: Agent Fresco - Destrier  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-07, 08:28:10
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado (classic 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-11-07, 11:54:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-07, 08:28:10
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado (classic 8))

Yesterday I listened to ELO's "Zoom". Which was not bad.
"Eldorado" is pretty good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-07, 13:42:42
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2015-11-07, 11:54:42
Yesterday I listened to ELO's "Zoom". Which was not bad.
I own the live DVD 'Zoom', which is pleasant for both ear and eye. Some nice looking ladies in the background ;). And the track 'Tightrope' is so cool!

jp: Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone (probably my favourite SG album)
np: Wolverine - Communication Lost

Correct, I'm in a (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif) mood.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-07, 19:16:27
Teramaze - Esoteric Symbolism
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-07, 19:42:11
Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-08, 22:19:58
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-11-12, 19:10:21
Opeth - Damnation (Remixed)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-11-12, 19:52:00
Today I listened to:

Shadowland - "Ring Of Roses"
Transatlantic - "Bridge Across Forever"
Transatlantic - "The Whirlwind"

Now listening to:
Shadowland - "Through The Looking Glass"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-13, 04:30:07
NP Threshold - European Journey

It's been released today and I am in the middle of my first listen, thanks to Amazon Autorip. The CD thing is on its way to travel the world to me. So far, so  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-11-13, 12:22:50
Is it just a cd? Or does it come with a DVD too?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-13, 13:59:50
It's a double cd. No dvd unfortunately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-13, 19:39:23
jp: Steve Lukather - Transition
np: Mystery - Delusion Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-14, 09:22:23
Jeff Lynn's ELO - Alone In The Universe

Found it on Spotify. If you have a login, you can find it here (https://play.spotify.com/album/5fAkVfg29AWfqz2bOQqykl).

Second listening. Very recognisably ELO, nothing new under the sun. Only about 35 minutes, all (poppy) tracks are shorter than 4 minutes. But hey, I've got a weak spot for this band and more of you do ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-14, 19:21:10
pp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime (Yep, it finally arrived. Great album, but time will tell if it'll top their previous album 'Paraiso'. Frankly speaking I don't think so. Yet a very high level 8).)

jp: Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-15, 21:46:55
Today my two latest purchases:
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Gazpacho - Molok

np: Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-11-16, 19:54:35
Flying Colors - Second Flight: Live At The Z7

Not convinced, maybe I should play it more often. Prefer the Neal Morse (Band) music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2015-11-17, 00:50:45
It's different indeed. Maybe a litlle more raw or too eclectic for its own good ? So far I like it better than the studio versions though.

JF Angra - Fireworks

NP Nightwish - Dark Passion Play Good to listen to The Poet and The Pendulum again. It has been years since my last listen. Overall a very decent album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-11-19, 19:36:23
jp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
np: Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-20, 18:18:02
pp: Subsignal - The Beacons of Somewhere Sometime
np: Cosmograf - Capacitor
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-20, 19:16:46
Pyramaxx - Distance

On Progstreaming.com. Electronic Instrumental Music, a bit of Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre and Pink Floyd. So far not bad at all. Let's see, or better: hear how long I will like it. Most of the time after a while I get bored of instrumental music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-21, 19:53:20
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-20, 19:16:46
Pyramaxx - Distance

Let's see, or better: hear how long I will like it. Most of the time after a while I get bored of instrumental music.
It sounded enough like Jean Michel Jarre to keep it interesting, listened to the whole album :).

pp: Mystery - Delusion Rain (A contender for my top-3 favourite 2015 releases 8))
np: Threshold - European Journey (Never noticed growls before on Threshold releases. The first track 'Slipstream' contains them, but not that disturbing ;). Great live album!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-11-24, 18:57:24
jp: Karnataka - Secrets Of Angels
np: Anekdoten - Until All The Ghosts Are Gone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-11-24, 20:07:46
We should rename this the Teunis Thread. :)

Yesterday and today I listened to:
Blind Ego - "Mirror"
Threshold - "For The Journey"
Spock's Beard - "The Oblivion Particle"
Kamelot - "Haven"
Opeth - "Ghost Reveries"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-11-25, 17:56:05
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-11-24, 20:07:46
We should rename this the Teunis Thread. :)

So maybe it's an appropriate time for me to post ;)

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Opeth - "Ghost Reveries"

Continues to be my fave Opeth album. That raw energy combined with so much melody - whew *horns*

But there are sooo many great Opeth albums by now 8)

See, Teunis, you're missing all that with your adamant attitude toward growl ;)


NP  Leprous:  Coal  *horns*

Thanx again, Paxi, for promoting this album in the Room ;)

It's my fave album these days 8)

That high crystal-clear wordless singing - sounding like it's coming from the Great Unknown - with that jittery djent bass, man, it's unbelievable !!!

Teunis, I get that there are parts of this album that don't go well with you, but try playing Track 4 "The Cloak" to Track 7 "Echo". This is the core of the album, filled with beauty. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)


Else I'm mainly listening to black and dark metal, regressing into the remote beginnings with Venom's Welcome To Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982, considered the first BM album), Burzum's Filosofem, Bathory's Under The Sign Of The Black Mark, and more. Reading Dayal Patterson's excellent "Black Metal : Evolution of the Cult".

Also seeking up some other odd music, like Nico's Marble Index from 1969 - odd indeed :o

Also Darkology's Fated To Burn from this year 2015 - recommended to all heavies in the Room, with Kelly Carpenter on vocals and Michael Harris on guitar, pushing Coal to get first ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-11-25, 20:30:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-11-24, 20:07:46
We should rename this the Teunis Thread. :)
I feel honoured ;).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-11-25, 17:56:05
But there are sooo many great Opeth albums by now 8)

See, Teunis, you're missing all that with your adamant attitude toward growl ;)
Well, I do like two Opeth albums: 'Damnation' and 'Pale Communion' *horns*. I've tried 'Deliverance', but had to push the 'stop' button soon ;).

Quote from: Nicky007
Teunis, I get that there are parts of this album that don't go well with you, but try playing Track 4 "The Cloak" to Track 7 "Echo". This is the core of the album, filled with beauty. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)
Oh but I do like 'The Congregation' for 90%. I'll play the tracks you mention.

jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
np: Roger Waters - The Wall (Live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-11-25, 21:10:57
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-11-25, 20:30:04
Well, I do like two Opeth albums: 'Damnation' and 'Pale Communion' *horns*. I've tried 'Deliverance', but had to push the 'stop' button soon ;).

Yeah, Deliverance may just be the darkest Opeth album. At the time, they divided things up into Damnation - acoustic - and Deliverance - very heavy. The titles would indicate the opposite, but maybe Opeth wanted to fool people ;)

You could try Blackwater Park. There is some growl, but it's not so scary, and there's a lot of great mood and atmosphere.

It would be a pity to miss out on these great Opeth albums.


Quote
Oh but I do like 'The Congregation' for 90%. I'll play the tracks you mention.

Yeah, I know that, we already talked about that. Hey, Teunis, I'm the one who's old enough to be allowed to be senile, not you ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2015-11-26, 00:31:18
So you are still alive Nicky ? Good to know  ;)

JF Threshold - European Journey What else ?

NP Avantasia - The Mystery of Time I was rather disappointed when this album came out, I got this "more of the same once again" feeling that I guess we all have experienced with many bands. But giving it a fresh relisten two years later, I really enjoy it a lot ! I guess Avantasia hits all the right buttons for me though I would be glad to get a few more polytechnics sometimes ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2015-11-26, 14:19:41
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2015-11-26, 00:31:18
So you are still alive Nicky ? Good to know  ;)

Yeah, Thanx, likewise, Bupie :)

I actually only wanted to thank Paxi for his recom - but you know how it is ;)

Aint sharin much else with the Room, so that's why I'm not much around :-\


Hey, you shouldn't be talkin big, you never told us what brought you to Oz, man ???

So what ? And where ? Still there ? How long ? Took your family along ?

You can write in French if ya want - or Aboriginal - just write somethin - or play it on the didgeridoo ::)


Arcturus:  Arcturian

Yup, as expected, stellar album, kept their high standards - aint that so, Mad *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-11-26, 18:39:58
Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*

Wow, really impressed by this album. This is heavy shit, yet melodic. Reminds me of Seventh Wonder, Wolverine, Circus Maximus.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-11-26, 19:36:29
Yes, I also intent to listen to that one! Read a lot of good reviews about it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-27, 01:14:52
Quote from: Nicky007
Hey, you shouldn't be talkin big, you never told us what brought you to Oz, man ???

So what ? And where ? Still there ? How long ? Took your family along ?

You can write in French if ya want - or Aboriginal - just write somethin - or play it on the didgeridoo ::)

Hey, that's funny, bravo !  ;D

My Partner (the Empress as you know that I like to call her) has found a job in Melbourne. It's a three years contract and it's already been 16 months so 20 more to go. And so far I haven't for a job there myself so I have some spare time ... Happy with that Nick (though it's not really the proper thread to discuss about it) ?

So given the references you guys are giving, I will have to check Teramaze !

NP Dream Theater - Dream Theater
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-27, 02:05:14
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-11-26, 18:39:58
Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*

Wow, really impressed by this album. This is heavy shit, yet melodic. Reminds me of Seventh Wonder, Wolverine, Circus Maximus.

I just listened to a few songs and I can hear why it reminds you of SW or CM (I have not listened to Wolverine so far). The guitar soli are quite impressive, the music as a whole is a work in progress for me so far.

And guess what, I thought there were Finnish or Norvegians but no, they are Australian and live in the Melbourne area, which means that I will probably be lucky enough to see them on stage. It's a small world  :o

NP Teramaze clips of past albums tracks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VoQoDosARM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNP5zsvVGc8 The solo on this one has to be heard !


They changed their vocalist for their new album, the new one has a much more high-pitched voice. You can find a couple of (very professional but not very innovative) videoclips on YT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-11-27, 09:55:03
Yesterday I listened to Spock's Beard's 'Best Of' compilation called "The First Twenty Years".
I actually bought it for the new 20 minute song (written by Neal Morse) which includes all Spock's members past and present. But when I listened to the discs (yeah, it's a double cd) I realised what an exceptionally good band this is. Every song on this compilation was a perfect choice in my opinion. Really enjoyed it.
Oh and of course, the new song is fantastic! :)
Now I just need to see the bonus dvd (yeah, they also added that one to the package).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2015-11-27, 16:56:48
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-27, 01:14:52
My Partner (the Empress as you know that I like to call her) has found a job in Melbourne ... (though it's not really the proper thread to discuss it)

Thanx, Bupie, that will do :)

I just found it odd that all of a sudden you were writing from Oz, without any notice, like, we just moved to another block in town ???


I'm listening a lot to the recent Cherry Red remasters of the first four City Boy albums (two double-cd's + bonus, from 2015). City Boy - from Birmingham ;) - remained under the radar during their active years 1976-81, never got the audience they merited, and today they're barely known. Sad, cuz their music is really super, melodic capricious rock with a lot of harmonies, tasty guitar. Holds well, sounds fresh and captivating also today.

Hopefully this new release is a result of people listening more to this great group and wanting a state of the art production. That Malcolm Dome has written the liner notes for the two releases adds to the buzz.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-27, 19:22:35
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2015-11-27, 02:05:14
they are Australian and live in the Melbourne area, which means that I will probably be lucky enough to see them on stage. It's a small world  :o
Yeah, I knew that. Maybe I should have mentioned it, but it's nicer to find it out yourself. I hope you'll be able to attend a gig. Noticed there's a gig listed on 5th December. Location: Wagga Wagga, Australia ::). Don't know if it's far from where you live.

jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Leprous - The Congregation (Strange, don't hear growls at all on this Spotify version. Either they made it Teunis proof or I'm getting used to it  ;D. Really enjoying it!)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-27, 19:37:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2015-11-25, 17:56:05
NP  Leprous:  Coal  *horns*

Teunis, I get that there are parts of this album that don't go well with you, but try playing Track 4 "The Cloak" to Track 7 "Echo". This is the core of the album, filled with beauty. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)
Just played those tracks. You were so right, beautiful indeed!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-28, 09:33:36
Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2015-11-28, 15:46:31
NP> Neal Morse ~ Morsefest 2014
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-28, 20:09:48
pp: Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Barock Project - Skyline
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-11-29, 17:48:28
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-11-28, 20:09:48
pp: Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine

Quite a disappointing album.

Quotejp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia

Very good band indeed, though I haven't heard this one yet.

Quotenp: Barock Project - Skyline

Never heard of. ;)

NP> Dio ~ The Last in Line

The kids don't really appreaciate this. ;)
That's why they are upstairs, listening to their own crap eh music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-29, 21:47:15
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2015-11-29, 17:48:28
Quite a disappointing album.
That was my initial thought, but after hearing it several times and attending their gig it's now a contender for my 2015 top-3 8). It's definitely a grower.

Quote from: maddox
That's why they are upstairs, listening to their own crap eh music.
;D

pp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
PP: Toto - Toto XIV (@ Bupie, do you appreciate the album by now? ;))

np: well, you know. Radio ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-11-30, 19:09:31
jp: Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-12-01, 18:50:56
Agent Fresco - Destrier  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-12-02, 03:24:04
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-27, 19:22:35
I hope you'll be able to attend a gig. Noticed there's a gig listed on 5th December. Location: Wagga Wagga, Australia ::). Don't know if it's far from where you live.
Well, it's about 450 km from Melbourne, which means a five hours drive here. So I'll wait for another occasion  :)

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2015-11-29, 21:47:15
PP: Toto - Toto XIV (@ Bupie, do you appreciate the album by now? ;))

Indeed ! As I already wrote, it was the only CD I had in the car for my summer vacations in France, along with a Nickelback best-of. Guess what of the two got the most airplay ?

PP Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings

JF Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2 : Scenes From A Memory

NP A few Wolverine tracks/videos on YT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-12-02, 19:25:05
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2015-12-02, 03:24:04
Well, it's about 450 km from Melbourne, which means a five hours drive here. So I'll wait for another occasion  :)
I can imagine that. On their Facebook site they wrote on 20th November that some Australian dates will be announced soon, so there's hope for you :).

Quote from: Bupie
Indeed ! As I already wrote, it was the only CD I had in the car for my summer vacations in France, along with a Nickelback best-of. Guess what of the two got the most airplay ?
Quite obvious indeed *horns*.

jp: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
np: Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-03, 18:55:31
jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-12-04, 20:35:16
IQ - Ever
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Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2015-12-05, 00:33:56
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2015-12-04, 20:35:16
IQ - Ever

Great album  *horns* I remember my first listen of this one by the time of its release and how disappointed I was because I felt it was such a letdown compared to Are You Sitting Comfortably ?". I was not in the prog sphere by the time and I could not imagine how a vast majority of listeners were thinking quite the other way. I still like the IQ's Menel era a lot though ...

IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-12-05, 19:16:59
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2015-12-05, 00:33:56
I still like the IQ's Menel era a lot though ...
They're my least favourite I'm afraid ::).

np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient world
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-12-06, 20:35:22
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Mystery - Delusion Rain
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-12-07, 19:17:00
pp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
jp: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord (A bit boring, prefer Pineapple Thief music :))
np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-12-08, 19:33:38
Today I listened a bit to Magic Pie's "King For A Day". I haven't really listened much to this album, but it's far from bad actually. When I listen more to this, it might become one of 2015's best. Any Magic Pie fans here?
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-12-09, 08:39:15
Marillion - "Marbles"

Also listened to ELO - "Alone In The Universe".
It's probably too early to say but I really like this album! It's not their (his) best album, but still very catchy stuff. Just a bit too short, even with the two bonus tracks.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-10, 18:46:44
Agent Fresco - Destrier  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-12-10, 22:40:51
Yesterday evening I listened to these albums:

Neal Morse - "The Grand Experiment"
Still a really good album. I just really like his music style (not just because of his lyrics which obviously resonate with me)
Riverside - "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"
A grower indeed.
Magic Pie - "King For A Day"
Made me really think of A.C.T in some places. I think this is also a grower. This is probably the third time I properly listened to it.

This evening I listened to these albums:

Gavin Harrison - "Cheating The Polygraph"
Pretty cool big band arrangements of Porcupine Tree songs. Very well done. Probably not in my top ten end of year list though.
James LaBrie - "Impermanent Resonance"
Catchy stuff. But not for front-ground listening. ;)
Big Big Train - "Wassail"
Love the songs on this EP. Can't wait for more BBT in 2016.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2015-12-11, 01:17:37
NP Kansas - Masque  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-12-11, 19:45:17
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime

jp: Teramaze - Her Halo
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-12-12, 20:21:13
jp: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
np: Moon Safari - Lover's End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-12-13, 20:15:56
Lonely Robot - "Please Come Home"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-12-14, 18:45:31
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-12-15, 19:34:07
jp: Coldplay - A Head Full Of Dreams (Some catchy poppy songs, has nothing to do with prog IMO. A once in a lifetime experience ;).)
np: The Gentle Storm - The Diary ~ Storm Version (Listen to this version more. Gentle one is way softer, have to be in the right mood for it.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-12-16, 18:58:20
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-17, 19:18:59
jp: Gazpacho - Firebird
np: Votum - Harvest Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-12-17, 19:52:08
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2015-12-16, 18:58:20Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1

Nice album! I hope they'll get out Volume 2 soon!

Now playing:
The Tangent - "A Spark In The Aether"
This is classic Tangent stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-12-18, 19:43:47
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2015-12-17, 19:52:08
Nice album! I hope they'll get out Volume 2 soon!
Me too 8)

jp: Star One - Space Metal
np: Nosound - Sol29
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-12-19, 19:07:06
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-12-20, 21:28:59
Today:
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Subsignal - Paraiso
Threshold - For The Journey
U2 - Live ~ Under A Blood Red Sky

np: Radio SymphoShop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-12-21, 18:30:40
Knight Area - Rising Signs From The Shadows (live 2cd)
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Post by: maddox on Tue, 2015-12-22, 12:10:11
Magenta ~ Home

Long time since I last heard this album and can't help to wonder why.
It actually is a pretty good album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-12-22, 12:37:31
Just finished playing:
Neal Morse - "The Grand Experiment"

Just started playing:
Sylvan - "Home"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2015-12-22, 13:25:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2015-12-22, 12:37:31
Just finished playing:
Neal Morse - "The Grand Experiment"

Just started playing:
Sylvan - "Home"

I approve  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-12-22, 15:03:03
Now listening to Lonely Robot's "Please Come Home"

Really start enjoying this more now.

I love John Mitchell, but when will he finally start writing the next KINO album? ;D
What is that magic touch that was found on "Picture" that is not found on any other release?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-12-22, 18:54:53
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-12-23, 18:51:33
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-12-23, 20:18:28
Neal Morse - "The Grand Experiment"

and

Neal Morse - "Morsefest! 2014" (most of the One album), just the audio (in the car).

"The Grand Experiment" is probably the best album of 2015 for me. And Morsefest! (the dvd) my favourite live dvd ever.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-24, 18:37:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-12-23, 20:18:28
"The Grand Experiment" is probably the best album of 2015 for me. And Morsefest! (the dvd) my favourite live dvd ever.
Yeah, we'll start a 'favourite 2015 album' thread soon ;). Mine probably is Riverside ...

jP: Mystery - Delusion Rain
np: Opeth - Pale Communion

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-12-28, 10:46:46
jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Anathema - Distant Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2015-12-28, 18:15:56
pp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
pp: IQ - Frequency
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2015-12-29, 19:15:49
jp: Leprous - The Congregation
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-12-30, 17:59:55
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire

np: Karnataka - Secrets Of Angels
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-31, 11:05:15
Agent Fresco - Destrier

What a (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/25_coolguy.gif) album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-31, 11:51:50
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

Too long ago that I played this album, beautiful 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-31, 19:16:23
And the last cd I'm playing this year is:

Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-01, 19:30:12
Neal Morse - Testimony Two

nice cd to start 2016 with :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-02, 19:19:02
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Asia - Gravitas

jp: Gazpacho - Molok (by headphones, still hope it'll click someday ;))
np: Teramaze - Her Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-01-02, 19:44:16
Tessaract ~ Polaris
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-01-03, 12:45:40
Airbag - Identity
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Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2016-01-03, 22:22:00
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2015-12-22, 12:10:11
Magenta ~ Home

Long time since I last heard this album and can't help to wonder why.
It actually is a pretty good album.

Yes, and the New York Suite that goes along is pretty good too.

@ Teunis, I really like your last choice for 2015  ;)

NP Stratovarius - Eternal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2016-01-03, 23:50:40
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2016-01-03, 22:22:00
Yes, and the New York Suite that goes along is pretty good too.


Actually, after listening to the regular album, New York Suite is kinda disappointing. ;)

NP> Mystery ~ Delusion Rain

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-01-04, 18:15:12
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2016-01-03, 22:22:00
@ Teunis, I really like your last choice for 2015  ;)
Yeah, the title track 'The Great Escape' is stunning *horns*.

np: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-01-05, 19:47:20
During my nightshift, I heard a song on Radio2 that sparkled my love for music.
This fellow have made some questionable albums lately, but his 70's/80's work is beyond question.

What triggered me to play this album, for the first time in some years, were the outstanding lyrics.
What you hear in this song aren't just some words that you hear on the radio nowadays, but are deeply touched and most of all, they tell a story.
Pure genius.

So, without further ado....

NP> Bruce Springsteen ~ Born to Run  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2016-01-06, 16:33:39
NP> Mystery ~ Delusion Rain

There's something about this band.
It's not bad overall, but it has something that I don't really like when I listen to music.
Some melodies keep on returning in a way that makes it a bit dull.
Not that it's a bad album though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-01-06, 18:09:38
I still want to try out that album. It gets pretty good reviews and I liked their previous album.

I've been listening a lot to A.C.T lately. Especially "Today's Report", their first album (because normally I listen to this album less than the other albums). What a fantastic band. I wonder why they're not more well known...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-01-06, 18:46:31
jp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
np: Leap Day - From The Days Of Deucalion, Chapter 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2016-01-08, 12:06:13
Mostly Enslaved and Amplifier especially Echo Street by the latter and In Times and Riitr by the former
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-08, 18:27:55
Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-08, 19:14:12
David Bowie - Blackstar

Curiosity ... sorry, not my cup of tea ... ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-09, 19:03:19
pp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2016-01-11, 09:48:14
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-08, 19:14:12
David Bowie - Blackstar

Curiosity ... sorry, not my cup of tea ... ::).

And what a sad loss he is. My musical hero of my formative years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-01-11, 11:40:04
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2016-01-11, 09:48:14
And what a sad loss he is. My musical hero of my formative years

Gutted. :(
Never knew he was that ill. Cancer's a b**ch.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-01-11, 19:08:12
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2016-01-11, 09:48:14
And what a sad loss he is. My musical hero of my formative years
Indeed :(. A great artist he was.

jp: Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One
np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-01-12, 18:57:03
jp: Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2016-01-13, 13:46:41
Just Bowie for 2 days now

Might move onto something else but discovering and re discovering his vast body of work as I had not really listened to his work post Lets Dance and only now am I enjoying Low and Station to Station.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-01-13, 19:34:01
jp: Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
np: Tracks from the Dutch prog band 'Profuna Ocean' on YouTube
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-15, 18:57:50
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons

His new album 'Island Of The Imbeciles' is finished, it'll be available for pre order at White Knight Records soon. And his website will finally be updated shortly. How do I know this? He mailed me :). Looking forward to the new album! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-15, 19:24:48
Profuna Ocean - In Vacuum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-16, 19:03:35
Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Steve Lukather - Transition

np: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-01-18, 17:24:00
Gazpacho ~ Molok

Absolutely stunning, again! :)
Man, how I love these Vikings.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-01-18, 18:31:01
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2016-01-18, 17:24:00
Gazpacho ~ Molok

Absolutely stunning, again! :)
Man, how I love these Vikings.  *horns*
I do love these Vikings too, but this album needs more time I'm afraid, at least to me ;).

jp: David Bowie - Blackstar
np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-01-19, 16:42:38
Introducing ... The Pineapple Thief
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-01-20, 19:28:53
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-01-21, 19:18:53
jp: Asia - Silent Nation
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-01-21, 22:43:34
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-01-21, 19:18:53
jp: Asia - Silent Nation
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*

So what was it? Silent or not?

Just finished listening to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here". It has been a while. Still like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-01-22, 01:05:46
Listening to a newly released song of the forthcoming Circus Maximus album and can't wait to hear it all : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCXn6rHZD8

Also watched again a few vids of their Loud Park concert and I am out of voice. The most exciting metal band of the present time, considering that Seventh Wonder unfortunately doesn't give much news these days ...  :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-22, 19:20:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-01-21, 22:43:34
So what was it? Silent or not?
Fortunately not, it rocked *horns* ;).

jp: Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory
np: The Mute Gods - Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me (will not run to my record shop for this album I'm afraid ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-01-23, 18:27:26
Glass Hammer - "The Breaking Of The World"

Not bad at all!
This band sounds a lot like Yes, and a bit like Genesis here and there.
I have a bit of a love/hate affair with these guys. I won't call myself a fan, but I can't ignore the fact that something keeps drawing me back to their albums. There is no catchiness in their music. In fact, it takes me a very long time to actually appreciate the albums. I'm always a few albums behind. So probably a frustrated fan. When I get there however, I can feel the 'deepness' of their music.

I have somewhat the same issue with Gazpacho.

I guess there are no Glass Hammer fans in the Shattered Room at all. I think Bupie mentioned them, but anyone else?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-23, 20:01:11
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-01-23, 18:27:26
I guess there are no Glass Hammer fans in the Shattered Room at all. I think Bupie mentioned them, but anyone else?
Nope, I consider it a Yes clone and I don't like yes at all ::). There's only one song I can bear: 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart', the rest is 'working on my nerves' ;).

pp: Gazpacho - Molok (Still growing on me, am getting there ...)
jp: Leprous - The Congregation (Reminds me a lot of Agent Fresco, which is a good sign. Great album *horns*)
np: IQ - The Road Of Bonus (3rd cd, second bonus disc to 'The Road Of Bones')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-01-23, 21:38:20
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-23, 20:01:11
np: IQ - The Road Of Bonus (3rd cd, second bonus disc to 'The Road Of Bones')

Sooooooo what's on this third disc then? And will I regret not having this specific release?
I really like the second disc. Some pretty fantastic songs on that one. Actually I prefer to see it not as a bonus disc but more as the expanded edition. Like how the two disc edition of Marillion's "Marbles" is not really a bonus disc.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-01-24, 13:30:07
Steven Wilson - "Hand. Cannot. Erase."

It IS a nice album! Steven is the boy genius of Prog, and he is surrounded by some of the finest musicians. And it's on my top 10 of 2015 list (still working on that one...). But I also think it's slightly overrated. Some bits are becoming tedious after a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-01-24, 21:45:10
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-01-23, 21:38:20
Sooooooo what's on this third disc then? And will I regret not having this specific release?
I really like the second disc. Some pretty fantastic songs on that one. Actually I prefer to see it not as a bonus disc but more as the expanded edition.
I do own the 2cd too and you're right: the second disc is 8) too. I found this 3rd disc on a download site, naughty me. The following songs are on it:
1. From The Outside In (First Studio Run Through; 2. The Road Of Bones (First Studio Run Through); 3. Ocean (Piano/Vocal Version; 4. The Slender Sky; 5. McDozenstrings; 6. Without Walls (Live Medley); 7. From The Outside In (Live)
It's nice, not breathtaking. Two new tracks (4+5), but not the quality from the first two discs. As I remember correctly this 3-cd version was sold at gigs.

Today:
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World
Agent Fresco - Destrier

np: radio SymphoShop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-01-24, 22:59:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-01-24, 21:45:10
I do own the 2cd too and you're right: the second disc is 8) too. I found this 3rd disc on a download site, naughty me. The following songs are on it:
1. From The Outside In (First Studio Run Through; 2. The Road Of Bones (First Studio Run Through); 3. Ocean (Piano/Vocal Version; 4. The Slender Sky; 5. McDozenstrings; 6. Without Walls (Live Medley); 7. From The Outside In (Live)
It's nice, not breathtaking. Two new tracks (4+5), but not the quality from the first two discs. As I remember correctly this 3-cd version was sold at gigs.

Ah right, thanks for reassuring me. Now I remember searching for the 3 disc edition but eventually settling with the 2 disc version.

Now listening to some Robert Fripp tracks on YouTube. The guy apparently is a master at ambient music. Especially like his collaborations with Theo Travis. Good stuff there if you like this kind of thing. You gotta be patient for this. Not really Nicky-stuff I guess... ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-01-25, 18:42:57
pp: Knight Area - Hyperlive
jp: Shearwater - Jet Plane And Oxbow (Nice, reminds me of 80's electronic pop/rock. Not so proggy ;)).
np: Leprous - Coal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-01-26, 18:24:17
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-01-27, 21:24:35
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2016-01-24, 22:59:01
Not really Nicky-stuff I guess... ;)

I have a deep respect for Robert Fripp. He's one of the most exciting guitarists. He has done great stuff with KC and on Bowie's "Heroes" and Scary Monsters. I don't really know his other work. But you're right, Paxi, ambient music is usually not my thingy.

These days I listen mainly to black metal. I've had a capital that allowed me to buy some 100 cd's during the past months, and most of them have been BM.

I never imagined that I would become a Mayhem fan, but the three studio albums from the Eriksen-era (aka Blasphemer, 1995-2008 in Mayhem), have spellbound me. What an amazing guitarist and composer !!! The first album, Grand Declaration of War, is surpringly melodic and has all the classic progressive metal elements, with some jarring twists and weird vocals, and of course Hellhammers maniacal drums going all over the place (my fave drummer now). The second, Chimera, is even wilder, Hellhammer really revs up even more here, but still with the other guys holding on and doing great stuff. The third album is wild _and_ weird, possibly the most challenging rock album I've ever encountered; will need to listen to it several times before it (hopefully and expectedly) makes sense to me. Not exactly Teunis-stuff ;)

But I could imagine that Funky and Mad have been here :)

Ordered Mayhem's fifth and latest studio album too, Esoteric Warfare, looking very much forward to listening.

Their first official studio album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, I've decided to omit in my collection, because it's too loaded in a wrong way for me, not only the title and lyrics, but also the bassist Varg Vikernes murdering the guitarist Euronymous, the original singer Dead shooting out his brains, the wooden church burnings, and other stuff that I'm not sympathetic too.

But after all those misdemeanors, the surviving members who were not jailed, Necrobutcher and Hellhammer (great names, huh ;D ), decided (at Euronymous' burial) that they would/should continue Mayhem, they thought of adding Blasphemer and Maniac to the mix, who agreed, and thus they created a series of three albums that arguably are the most cutting edge rock/metal ever heard on this planet *horns*

Yeah, guess I've moved somewhat beyond what's comme il faut in the Room ::)

I've also used the opportunity to acquire some more Bowie albums, his last Blackstar, which is super, and completing the great Hunky Dory - Station to Station era *horns*

So this was a glimpse into my world of music - just because you mentioned me in passing, Paxi ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-01-27, 23:32:22
Quote from: Nicky007 link=topic=15.msg69810#msgquote author=Nicky007 link=topic=15.msg69810#msg69810 date=1453926275]

Yeah, guess I've moved somewhat beyond what's comme il faut in the Room ::)

Yes Nick, you probably did since we are so intolerant and short-minded ...

Do you know that Vikernes has a French wife and has been living in a farm in the center of France for a few years ? The one farm you don't want to knock on the door at dusk looking for help when you ran out of gas.

If Mayem and BM in general move you, it's fine with me, really, and if your finances afforded to buy a hundred records and dig deeper into this passion of yours, I am truly happy for you. And I am eagerly waiting for the story around your next musical move, of course  ;D

In the meantime, allow me to stand by my short-minded metal standards : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ibK-ABD5WE  8)




Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-01-28, 12:28:17
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-01-27, 23:32:22
Yes Nick, you probably did since we are so intolerant and short-minded ...

Bupie, I wouldn't say "intolerant" and "narrow-minded" - that is when someone denounces it and tries to prevent me from going there, which no Roomie has - but a bit more adventurousness could be considered ;)

Stuff that is so far from mainstream like BM requires training by anyone. When I first heard Celtic Frost's Monotheist some ten years ago, it disturbed me (also my stomach) to the extent that I gave the cd away. (I've since repurchased it and enjoy it.) Today Monotheist is easy compared to Mayhem's stuff.

I regard music as a great adventure, and I want to go ALL the way (as with with non-violence, languages, philosophy, and more).

And my joy of Mayhem doesn't preclude me from enjoying lighter excellent music. E.g. this forenoon I grooved to the stellar first City Boy album (self-titled, which you guys haven't either gotten across to ::) ).

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Do you know that Vikernes has a French wife and has been living in a farm in the center of France for a few years ? The one farm you don't want to knock on the door at dusk looking for help when you ran out of gas.

I knew that Varg had moved to France - well, understandably, considering that he had brutally murdered the person who was considered the symbol of Norwegian BM, burned down I don't know how many churches, and told musicians and fans that they were idiots.

Well, lotta people want a French wife - good love life, food etc. You got a French wife too, Bupie, so you got somethin in common with Varg ;D

Yeah, I wouldn't exactly seek up his company, and if I ran into him, I wouldn't start telling him he's a murderer, racist and stuff :o

Even so, I purchased his classic album Filosofem, which was recorded in March 93', ½ year before his murder of Euronymous. I considered it OK to have it, as he wasn't a murderer at the time that he composed and recorded it. OK, there was the satanism and church burnings - but with BM you have to make some compromises ;)

It's quite special and atmospheric, but a bit too monotonous for my taste. Let's see, gotta give it some more runs. Some people consider it ingenious.

Quote
And I am eagerly waiting for the story around your next musical move, of course  ;D

I think I've been around pretty much now. Of course, one fine day some genius will go off on some entirely new course - and I'll be there, for sure :)

Quote
In the meantime, allow me to stand by my short-minded metal standards : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ibK-ABD5WE  8)

Still bigtime CM (and SW) fan here *horns*

Talking about this style, Bups, did you ever get around to listening to RH's Collision Course and the albums around it ? If not, here's a new recom from me, old pal :)

Going to a RH-concert March 30, with my good progfriend LJ, with whom I share almost all music (also KoK, Sagoth, and Mayhem).


NP  City Boy:  Dinner at the Ritz  (second studio album) *horns*


Here's a lovely City Boy song, one of my faves:  Haymaking Time  www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SK97R2m0PA

And a grandiose one, also a fave:  The Day The Earth Caught Fire  www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRMD35QXuFE

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-01-29, 02:02:38
 :) I like when you go with these French clichés about love and food. Lucky me, if I have to ask Varg for help, neither am I black nor Muslin ... but I still suspect it won't be enough to save me. Funny that Black Metal can be a vector for White Power claims in this case.

I hope you will enjoy the Royal Hunt gig but hopefully we will exchange again before that.

NP Dream Theater - The Astonishing via Amazon Autorip.

A very promising first listen !

[Edit] ... but you have to enjoy ballads !!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-29, 18:53:59
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Toto - XIV

np: Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-01-29, 20:00:19
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2016-01-29, 02:02:38
I like when you go with these French clichés about love and food.

I've never been together with a French woman, but during my some 15 visits to Paris, I've fallen in love from a distance many times :-*

The food I've become more critical of. The foie gras thingy is one of the worst mistreatments of animals, just to tickle human tongues :(

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Lucky me, if I have to ask Varg for help, neither am I black nor Muslin ... but I still suspect it won't be enough to save me. Funny that Black Metal can be a vector for White Power claims in this case.

Yeah, in the early 90's in Norway, some people in the BM-community went rampant and did terrible things. Varg was one of the worst. He probably is aware of this, and knows that he wouldn't be popular in Norway.

France has all these Islamicist terrorists, so why not have a Nordic one for a change :P

Varg claims he's out of BM and actually denounces BM-fans. Donno, don't really care :-\

What I find noteworthy is that I experience the BM folks as some of the most peaceful and tolerant people. I think it has something to do with how fulfulling one experiences one's life. BM people have decided to go beyond standard norms to pursue the music they love, they grow accustomed to being (seen as) outsiders, and following one's passions and being true to oneself becomes a habit. So I think they'r more fulfilled than most other people, therefore also leave more space to others. We're talking about freedom here: Live and let live ;)

I've left all the philosophical and theosophical FB-groups that I was member of, the only group where I feel comfortable is my Sagoth Fan Group (where I'm founder-admin). Man, people are so prejudiced :( In the philosophical groups my Christian foundation and esoteric interests were disqualifying, the theosophists regarded philosophy as needless pedantry, and both dissed my BM-passion. In the Sagoth-group people are open to and interested in good music, philosophy and theosophy (and also fantasy, gaming, comic strips, and other things that don't interest me much).

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I hope you will enjoy the Royal Hunt gig but hopefully we will exchange again before that.

Thanx, Bupie :)

The exchange thingy depends on whether somebody writes something that interests me, maybe shares some new music with me ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-29, 20:04:00
Dream Theater - The Astonishing (Enjoying it more than I expected, will get more listenings. Interesting so far ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-01-29, 20:18:59
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-01-29, 20:04:00
Dream Theater - The Astonishing (Enjoying it more than I expected, will get more listenings. Interesting so far ...)

Hey, this is news: Teunis listening to DT !!!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-30, 10:03:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-01-29, 20:18:59
Hey, this is news: Teunis listening to DT !!!
No news at all. I even own three albums: 'The Triple Album Collection' with the following albums:
'A Change Of Seasons'
'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory'
Octavarium

:P

But I have to admit I enjoy the ballads Bupie is talking about the most :).

np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-30, 16:59:24
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-01-31, 15:29:50
Just finished listening to the first disc (Act 1) of
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

What can I say. I am impressed! This is truly something different from anything they've done before! What an ambitious project!
I'm only halfway through my first listening (as I needed a break), but this is promising. I'm reading the lyrics along with listening to the music and it works really well. I guess when I was only listening to the music without reading the lyrics, I would probably have had a harder time. A lot of ballads indeed (or ballad-ish songs), but there are some heavier parts as well (more Rock than Metal).

It's hard to compare this to any of their previous albums, but "Scenes From A Memory" comes to mind of course. It's story based music and there are some samples like the sound of an opening door, or a carriage passing on a dirt road or something. There's even a bit where James LaBrie is giving us a menacing laugh. I got sucked into the story and I'm wondering how it will end, so that's a good thing.

I still have to listen to Act 2, but I can already say that it's easily better than the previous self-titled album. In fact, it's probably better than the last three or four albums.
Then again, it's sooooo different that it could be viewed as something entirely outside their discography, more like a Dream Theater project.

OK, the break is over, time for disc number two!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-02-01, 10:16:33
Disc two was really good too.

A new day, so today I'll try a second full listen. This time without reading the lyrics. Already on track 4, and loving it. Dream Theater has put out a masterpiece no doubt.
Honestly, the last time I've been as enthusiastic about a DT album, was with "Octavarium". This is just as good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-02-01, 19:05:41
jp; Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
np: Dream Theater - The Astonishing (Still first listening, cd 2 this time.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-02-02, 18:58:13
jp: IQ - Live On The Road Of Bones
np: Profuna Ocean - In Vacuum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-02-02, 21:08:06
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

I'm starting to get some favourites among all of the tracks.
I can already say that this album will end up high in my top ten of 2016. As of now, it's number 1 in my top 2. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 10:46:52
And again:
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

It's hard to sit the whole thing out, not because it's boring (quite the contrary), but it's so long and the chance of interruption is big.
Anyway, I'm enjoying this album a lot. Man, I almost can't believe they put this out after their (to me) disappointing self-titled album.
There are hints of "Scenes From A Memory", "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" and "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" (which I think was a good album).

This album is defying my favourite DT albums....

Maddox? Nicky? Tom?
What are your views?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-03, 12:42:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 10:46:52
And again:
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

It's hard to sit the whole thing out, not because it's boring (quite the contrary), but it's so long and the chance of interruption is big.
Anyway, I'm enjoying this album a lot. Man, I almost can't believe they put this out after their (to me) disappointing self-titled album.
There are hints of "Scenes From A Memory", "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" and "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" (which I think was a good album).

This album is defying my favourite DT albums....

Maddox? Nicky? Tom?
What are your views?

Really like The Astonishing.
Some cheesy lyrics though, reminds me of Ayreon from time to time, specially the story itself.
It's quite hard to 'believe' the story, since all the characters of the story are sung by James laScream.
Ayreon does that better. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-02-03, 14:43:23
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 10:46:52
Maddox? Nicky? Tom?
What are your views?

I'd like to spend some more time with Mayhem & Co., before I turn to something else.

DT continue to be one of my fave groups, so I'll get there when the time is in. Give ya my take then, Paxi ....

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... disappointing self-titled album.

I certainly don't agree with you on that, Paxi :(

Maybe you need to play it a bit more.

I find all DT-albums from Awake on adventures *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-03, 12:42:16
James laScream

You won't get away with that in the Room, Mad. I'll barge into your nighttime dreams and turn'm into nightmares. Got some friends who can help me - see below. Then we can talk about Mad laScream >:(


NP  Mayhem:  GDOF, Chimera & Ordo *horns*

Man, what formidable music !!!

Noone else here got b*s big enuff ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 14:54:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-03, 12:42:16
Really like The Astonishing.
Some cheesy lyrics though, reminds me of Ayreon from time to time, specially the story itself.
It's quite hard to 'believe' the story, since all the characters of the story are sung by James laScream.
Ayreon does that better. ;)

The lyrics range from really bad to acceptable. Most of the times acceptable for me. When you read the story it's alright. James is terrific here. Really like his singing on this album! I was also reminded of Ayreon sometimes. About the believability: it's fantasy/science fiction. And I think James does the different personalities really well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-03, 17:21:18
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 14:54:12
James is terrific here. Really like his singing on this album!

Agreed.
Though I have some issues with his personality, he finally sings less metal and more melodic, like we heard on most of his guess-performances, like in Ayreon, the Explorer's Club or Leonardo, the Absolute man.
This is how I want to hear it, less Hetfield-ish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-02-03, 19:04:47
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-02-03, 19:51:47
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-03, 17:21:18
Agreed.
Though I have some issues with his personality, he finally sings less metal and more melodic, like we heard on most of his guess-performances, like in Ayreon, the Explorer's Club or Leonardo, the Absolute man.
This is how I want to hear it, less Hetfield-ish.

Yup. I think this is one of his best performances.
What personality issues do you mean? You mean his metal attitude? Or is it Portnoy related? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-02-04, 09:40:00
Yesterday I read some reviews of "The Astonising". People's views are very much divided on this album. Not metal enough, not prog enough, not enough real songs, not enough technical stuff, it's too long... etc.

Someone remarked that it was the same when "Tales Of Topographic Oceans" came out back in the 70s. Some people love that album, some loath it.

So I listened to "Tales Of Topographic Oceans" again this morning.
I love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-02-04, 20:01:17
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-02-05, 19:44:30
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-02-06, 19:34:40
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sun, 2016-02-07, 18:55:28
Uriah Heep - Totally driven.
Followed by Richard Harvey - Shroud For A Nightingale (1996 version - 2015 version on the way from Amazon as of this morning).

Question: does my signature still exist from back in the day...?
Answer: YAY! Get IN....!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-02-07, 20:13:35
Seriously...

Gelert?

Wow man, it has been eight years... You can't just show up like nothing happened! ;D
Tell us what you think of "The Unquiet Sky"! And "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation".
What's going on in your musical world?

Welcome back!! Love to see more of you here in this (rather quiet) part of Prog World.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-02-08, 07:41:00
NP Shaman - Ritual

When Angra split at the turn of the century, three members of the original band left to create Shaman and released this very convincing debut album ... while Angra released the equally convincing Rebirth.

Here is a live version of Angra's Carry On performed by Shaman including an outstanding guitar solo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmuqq4TBQ8
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-02-08, 18:35:01
jp: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times
np: Dream Theater - The Astonishing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-02-09, 12:15:16
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

I'm playing the lite edition now. :P
I made myself a playlist with what I see as the essential songs of the album, to make it a bit less long (78 minutes).
Would still count as a double album if it was released in the 70s...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-02-09, 15:07:56
Gazpacho - "Molok"
This is really working for me today. I'm not always in the mood for Gazpacho, but when I am, it's delicious. Talking about the band, not the soup.

Glass Hammer - "The Breaking Of The World"
There's some Genesis and some Yes here. What a surprise. ::) Beautiful stuff and sometimes annoying stuff too. Hard to get into.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-02-10, 02:51:26
NP Magenta - Seven

What can I say ? Musical Genius ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-02-10, 15:24:19
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-02-10, 02:51:26
NP Magenta - Seven

What can I say ? Musical Genius ...

Yes I really need to try Magenta properly. Is that album the best way to start? Robert Reed probably is some sort of a humble genius. I love the Mike Oldfield album that he did.

Opeth - "Pale Communion"
It's been a while since I played this. Really enjoyed this masterpiece. But I hope they will release a metal album again next time.

Nick Magnus - "N'Monix"
I haven't heard any of you ever mentioning this album. It's brilliant! This is for people who like Genesis, Steve Hackett, Arena... OK OK not Arena, but try it. There's probably something on YouTube. Was really surprised when I heard it.

Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
Retro Prog. In fact, it's all a bit Retro Prog for me today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-10, 16:48:09
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2016-02-07, 20:13:35
Seriously...

Gelert?

Wow man, it has been eight years... You can't just show up like nothing happened! ;D
Tell us what you think of "The Unquiet Sky"! And "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation".
What's going on in your musical world?

Welcome back!! Love to see more of you here in this (rather quiet) part of Prog World.

And he's gone again!

Swift as the wind. ;)

NP> Black Country Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-02-10, 17:42:52
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2016-02-10, 16:48:09
And he's gone again!

Swift as the wind. ;)

He'll probably be back in 2024. :D

Steven Wilson - "Hand Cannot Erase"

Did this man ever release a truly bad album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-12, 08:13:23
Marillion - "Misplaced Childhood"

This album has a lot of atmosphere.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-12, 21:12:00
Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"

This is a fantastic album! I cannot help it, but I think this album is musically "Immortal?" part 2. There are so many parts that remind me of that album. Lyrically it's more like "Contagion" I guess.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-02-14, 15:43:00
Robert Reed - "Sanctuary"

A.k.a. Tubular Ommaridge, or Ommular Bridge, or Tubular Bells 10.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-02-15, 03:22:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-02-10, 15:24:19
Yes I really need to try Magenta properly. Is that album the best way to start? Robert Reed probably is some sort of a humble genius. I love the Mike Oldfield album that he did.

Yes, I would definitively say that Seven is the best way to start. And it's also the right time if you are in a retroprog mood these days.

Speaking of what :

NP : Kaipa - Sattyg
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2016-02-17, 13:21:19
Recently I have been listening to ...

Enslaved - In times and Riitr. Very good indeed and I would have thought right up Nicky's street ?

Gojira - Way of all flesh
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-02-17, 23:44:40
It should make Nick happy, Funkster. You are the one who comes the closest to his metallic tastes.

NP Dream Theater - The Astonishing

Don't know what to think of it yet. Let's call it a work in progress.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-02-18, 01:56:11
NP The Neal Morse Band - The Great Experiment

Wow, this one took me by surprise ... and what a great one. Very impressed !
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 05:19:26
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2016-02-18, 01:56:11
NP The Neal Morse Band - The Great Experiment

Wow, this one took me by surprise ... and what a great one. Very impressed !

You hadn't heard it earlier? So is it in your 2015 top ten list? ;D

NP
The Tangent - "The World That We Drive Through"

Ahhh I love the sound of good Prog in the morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-02-19, 12:00:22
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2016-02-17, 13:21:19
Enslaved - In times and Riitr. Very good indeed and I would have thought right up Nicky's street ?

Gojira - Way of all flesh

Right, Funky Boy, Enslaved and Gojira are both pantheon with me *horns*

Purchased RIITIIR and In Times recently, so I got'm back to Ruun.

With Gojira, I have Flesh and Mars. Haven't listened to'm for a while tho.

I can recommend Borknager, another Bergen-band. Their latest Winter Thrice is tremendous. Got ICS and Vintersorg in the mix, should get your mouthwater a-runnin ;)

And of course Wintersun's Time I, particularly to you, Funky, as you can take the full arsenal :)  My current fave. Think Wagner, Mike Oldfield, and warmetal all in one - quite a cocktail, but that's really what it's like *horns*  Super lyrics too by Jari M - sets yer f*n mind spigginn :o

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-02-17, 23:44:40
It should make Nick happy, Funkster. You are the one who comes the closest to his metallic tastes.

C'est vrai, Msieur Býpï

You guys are resting a bit much on yer laurels. Let me remind you: A proggie should be fearless, readily casting him/herself into the fire!

Quote
NP Dream Theater - The Astonishing

Don't know what to think of it yet. Let's call it a work in progress.

Vintage DT, I'd say, very recognisable, but also going new ways *horns*

How can one say anything derogatory about DT since Innocence Faded ;)


My new discovery:

NP  Tribulation:  Children of the Night

Allround metal, I'd say, very melodic and catchy, but also devious. Super *horns*


Doing a lot of The Doors too these days. Just got some of the the latest remasters.

Waiting For The Sun was my first love in rock, so it means something very special to me :)

Doors I and Strange Days are *horns* too, but after Sun, stardom and booze took over in Jim's life :(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2016-02-19, 16:39:38
Hi Nicky

I have listened to some Borknagar and it is slowly sinking in. That was recommended on here - https://manofmuchmetal.wordpress.com/  which I can highly recommend.

Bit of thrash recently as off to see Exodus the week after next.

I have same 2 Gojira albums and they are a bit good  *horns*

Must check out Wintersun then as well. Plenty to keep me going ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-02-19, 19:50:11
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 22:02:26
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-02-19, 19:50:11
Gazpacho - Demon

I was also listening to a lot of Gazpacho today:

Gazpacho - "Molok"
Gazpacho - "Tick Tock"
Gazpacho - "Night"

Listening to "Night" is such an amazing experience. I also think that "Night", "Tick Tock", "Missa Atropos" and "March Of Ghosts" on the one hand sound very different from "Demon" and "Molok" on the other hand. With "March of Ghosts" as somewhat of a transitional album I guess. Of course, the very first three albums in Gazpacho's discography are something entirely different altogether. I find the last two Gazpacho albums very difficult to get into.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-02-19, 22:24:47
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 22:02:26
I was also listening to a lot of Gazpacho today:

Gazpacho - "Molok"
Gazpacho - "Tick Tock"
Gazpacho - "Night"

Listening to "Night" is such an amazing experience. I also think that "Night", "Tick Tock", "Missa Atropos" and "March Of Ghosts" on the one hand sound very different from "Demon" and "Molok" on the other hand. With "March of Ghosts" as somewhat of a transitional album I guess. Of course, the very first three albums in Gazpacho's discography are something entirely different altogether. I find the last two Gazpacho albums very difficult to get into.

Absolutely true, that's why I love them so much. ;)

I really believe they haven't made a single bad album since Night, but the last two definitely need some time to sink in.
With Demon it helped that I attended at their concert last year, all the pieces fell into place, so to speak.
And because I didn't have the cd Molok at that time, it took a while longer with Molok, but it's so good.

I can really call myself a fan these days. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2016-02-21, 11:00:45
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 05:19:26
You hadn't heard it earlier? So is it in your 2015 top ten list? ;D

Yes, no doubt about it ... even if I have no list actually. But it deserves to be on everybody's list.

And by the way I really enjoy Kaïpa' Sattyg that you recommended  ;)

NP Stratovarius - Infinite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-02-21, 15:40:08
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime

np: nothing yet, but it'll be probably something from Riverside :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-02-21, 21:08:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-02-21, 15:40:08
np: nothing yet, but it'll be probably something from Riverside :'(
Indeed, played Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine. R.I.P. Piotr :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-02-21, 21:38:53
Previously played:

Beardfish - "Sleeping In Traffic, Part 1"

Now playing:

Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"

Still my favourite Riverside album. Really focusing on the guitars now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-02-22, 11:08:16
I'm listening to:
Riverside - "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"

I have arrived at the bonus disc, and it works really well on this monday morning. I'm mesmerized.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-02-22, 11:57:11
Arena - "Immortal?"

It's been a while since I last listened to this album. Regarding this album, the question mark should actually be an exclamation mark!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-02-23, 00:07:31
I ordered a Gazpacho double CD compilation (yes, I know, compilations are evil  :-[) so it seems that I will finally discover the band that you guys are talking about so often.

In the meantime :

NP Avantasia - Ghostlights
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-02-23, 23:15:29
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-02-23, 00:07:31
I ordered a Gazpacho double CD compilation (yes, I know, compilations are evil  :-[) so it seems that I will finally discover the band that you guys are talking about so often.

You evil evil man.
Just for fun, I was checking for compilation albums in my collection. This is what I found (and why I bought it):

Anathema - "Hindsight" (unplugged versions, and was in a real Anathema mood when I bought it)
Anathema - "Falling Deeper" (very cool reinterpretations of earlier songs, and my introduction to Anathema)
Arena - "The Cry" (cool to have all the Cry's in one package, and because they sound very different, and because I'm a fan ;) )
Big Big Train - "Make Some Noise" (bought it because of the 4 new songs)
Steve Hackett - "Genesis Revisited II" (nice 21st century covers by the Genesis guitarist)
Gavin Harrison - "Cheating The Polygraph" (jazzy arrangements of Porcupine Tree songs)
Spock's Beard - "The First Twenty Years" (bought it because of the new 20 minute epic written by Neal Morse)

So actually, I think none of these counts as a real compilation album (except for Spocks). And there's always something special about it that justified the purchase.

That's what I always keep telling myself.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-02-25, 10:55:47
Right now I'm listening to:

Yes - "90125"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-02-25, 14:18:01
Previously played:

Roine Stolt - "Hydrophonia"
Yeah, I think I already said somewhere that I like this album, so I won't do that anymore. And I also said that Roine is a great guitar player, so I will only add that he's very good at keyboard and bass as well!

Yes - "Heaven & Earth"
I'm a bit divided about this release. There are some sweet melodies on this one and therefore I like it a lot. It's not really proggy, although I guess they tried. There's a lot to love, but one thing that makes me a bit sad whenever I listen to it: they sound old, bored, tired and slow. Except for Jon Davison. He sounds like he's performing alongside his heroes, proud and full of childlike energy.
The last song on the album has a keyboard solo that should be played three times faster. And there are more of those moments on this album.
Perhaps I should just play this album at twice its speed. ;D

Nicky, what do you think of this album? Do you recognise anything in what I have just written?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-02-25, 14:18:01
Nicky, what do you think of this album? Do you recognise anything in what I have just written?

I love it *horns*

Yes, I can follow you, except that I wouldn't say that they sound tired; instead that they're mature gentlemen ;) who still wanna stretch their limbs, as well as they can.

It's vintage Yes, as good as only Yes can do it.

I wasn't expecting something wild and crazy like Mayhem or Wintersun; I was hoping for some more Yes as I know and cherish them - and that's what I got 8)

And yes, Jon D does add a lot of youthful vitality. Of course he feels honored to be in the mix with such personalities - wouldn't you ?

And it's probably the last "real" Yes album, as Chris carried the name - and ensured continuity - and Jon and Rick were gone.

So it does have a very special place in my heart :)

Quote
Perhaps I should just play this album at twice its speed. ;D

;D

Or maybe listen to something that naturally has a 2-3 times faster tempo, like Wintersun and Mayhem. Maybe you need to stretch out a bit more musically, Paxi Boy ?


Played:

Amoral:  Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows *horns*

Fine album, melodic and exploratory; some Sieges Even, some Zero Hour, and other moods. The singer sounds very much like Arno, and the harmonies are like SE.


Tribulation:  The Children of the Night *horns*

Highly original and well crafted, melodic in a weird way. Tribulation have been added to my pantheon 8)

This album was elected by the journalists of Sweden Rock Magazine as "Album of the Year" 2015 - deservedly :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-26, 06:24:23
Just finished Rush - "Snakes And Arrows"
Really enjoyed that one.

Now listening to Karmakanic - "Who's The Boss In The Factory"
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-02-26, 11:10:06
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-02-26, 06:24:23
Just finished Rush - "Snakes And Arrows"
Really enjoyed that one.

Rush are one of the groups that clearly have gotten better album by album *horns*

Just like Priest - up to Nostradamus, their great masterpiece 8)


NP  Wintersun:  Time I

Play it daily - one of the Greaties :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: gelert on Sat, 2016-02-27, 20:35:02
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2016-02-07, 20:13:35
Seriously...

Gelert?

Wow man, it has been eight years... You can't just show up like nothing happened! ;D

Yes I can!  8)
btw, that's two prog bands in a three 'word' sentence...do I feel a new pub-game coming on?  :-X

NP - XX.
Not too shabby...well played gents!

Next up will be 'Dead Heroes Club'.
Never heard of this lot, but finding that their CDs are listed as 'prog' on eBay and massively pricey, I went to Amazon and bought albums #2 & #3 from Caerllysi at sensible prices.  :)

See y'all in 2024 (that's in circa 50 minutes, er, it sez 'ere).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-02-27, 23:11:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-02-26, 11:10:06
Rush are one of the groups that clearly have gotten better album by album *horns*

I wouldn't really know, because I only have their studio albums from 1989 till 2012. But from those, indeed, I really only play "Snakes & Arrows" and "Clockwork Angels".
Is there anyone here who can recommend me any of their albums from "Presto" up to "Vapor Trails"?

Still, I think I should really check out classic albums like "2112" and "Moving Pictures" (and the albums in between).

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
Yes, I can follow you, except that I wouldn't say that they sound tired; instead that they're mature gentlemen ;) who still wanna stretch their limbs, as well as they can.

Okay, than here's a question for you: why do you call this "slowness" by Yes maturity, and with Marillion you call it boring. What's the difference for you?

Anyway, "Heaven & Earth" is more like classic Yes indeed. It's more proggy than, say, "90125" or "The Ladder". Yet, I think I like those albums more.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
I wasn't expecting something wild and crazy like Mayhem or Wintersun; I was hoping for some more Yes as I know and cherish them - and that's what I got 8)

You are absolutely right there. But are trying wild and crazy, but failing.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
And yes, Jon D does add a lot of youthful vitality. Of course he feels honored to be in the mix with such personalities - wouldn't you ?

I guess. :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
And it's probably the last "real" Yes album, as Chris carried the name - and ensured continuity - and Jon and Rick were gone.

So it does have a very special place in my heart :)

Makes me wonder what Yes will be, now that Chris is no more. Who is going to take the biggest role? For some reason, I think Billy Sherwood will. He has done good things for Yes ("The Ladder" was cool) but also some bad ("Open Your Eyes"), especially when taking more of a lead role (OYE was a Squire/Sherwood collaboration at first). So that worries me a bit. Perhaps Steve Howe steps up as creative force. Could be good. Geoff Downes will probably make another Asia out of it. The new Jon has actually (co)written a lot on H&E, and I think he did a good job, so I hope he'll remain in the writing team.

The best thing for Yes would be to ask Jon Anderson back. But of course, they should do as they please, because it's their band.

For what it's worth, I'm looking forward to Anderson/Wakeman/Rabin!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
Amoral:  Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows *horns*

Fine album, melodic and exploratory; some Sieges Even, some Zero Hour, and other moods. The singer sounds very much like Arno, and harmonies like SE.

Hmm, not so bad! :) I listened to a few songs and it's alright. I'll put them on my list to check out. I don't think he sounds like Arno, but reminds me of someone else... Can't think of it now, but I'll let you know.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-02-25, 15:21:00
Tribulation:  The Children of the Night *horns*

Highly original and well crafted, melodic in a weird way. Tribulation have been added to my pantheon 8)

This album was elected by the journalists of Sweden Rock Magazine as "Album of the Year" 2015 - deservedly :)

Listened to some songs on YouTube. Sounds a bit like Opeth in places. Which I like. But... I don't know. Will check it out, but make no promises. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-02-28, 21:36:17
Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-02-29, 11:39:20
Just finished playing:
Yes - "Keys To Ascension" (Part one and two, just the studio songs)

This is a really strange release, for a couple of reasons. 1996 and especially 1997 were not the best years for Prog. I can only think of Pendragon ("The Masquerade Overture") IQ ("Subterranea"), and Spock's Beard ("Beware Of Darkness"). Other bands released their most weak albums (IMHO) in these times: Arena's "Pride" (sorry, still a good album of course but not their best), Ayreon's "Actual Fantasy", Dream Theater's "Falling Into Infinity", Porcupine Tree's "Signify".

Even Yes themselves released "Open Your Eyes" in 1997. But still, they managed to write these very nice and, yes, very proggy songs.
I think this is Yes in their best line-up.

Now, it's only Steve Howe and Alan White...

Now playing:
Pure Reason Revolution - "The Dark Third"
Whoa, it's been a while since I listened to this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-02-29, 19:19:37
jp: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
np: Riverside - Voices In My Head (EP)

In memory of Piotr Grudziński, whose funeral was today :(.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2016-02-29, 20:19:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-02-29, 11:39:20
Just finished playing:
Yes - "Keys To Ascension" (Part one and two, just the studio songs)
(...)
Keys 1 really got me into classic Yes. I knew the album 'Talk' which I liked a lot and had a compilation tape with '70s era Yes, but this live album really got me hooked. The studio tracks, also released as Keystudio later on, are a bit of a lost Yes album that could have been a classic of later era Yes, especially comparing it to Open Your Eyes. The track Mind Drive is particularly good.

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-02-27, 23:11:59
I wouldn't really know, because I only have their studio albums from 1989 till 2012. But from those, indeed, I really only play "Snakes & Arrows" and "Clockwork Angels".
Is there anyone here who can recommend me any of their albums from "Presto" up to "Vapor Trails"?

Still, I think I should really check out classic albums like "2112" and "Moving Pictures" (and the albums in between).
Counterparts is a good place to start from that period. It starts with what is probably my all-time favourite Rush track, Animate, and also the instrumental Leave That Thing Alone is delicious. Vapor Trails is great as well. Quite heavy and also heavily criticized for production. The new mix is more pleasant on the ears and reveals many subtleties that were buried in the original mix, but I must say I rather like the gritty sound of the original as well. I have them both now  8)

And indeed do check out their earlier work and do not overlook their '80s synth period, Grace Under Pressure is especially recommended!

Again like with Yes, I also really got into Rush with a live album, Different Stages, which is also highly recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-03-01, 11:15:29
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2016-02-29, 20:19:29
Counterparts is a good place to start from that period. It starts with what is probably my all-time favourite Rush track, Animate, and also the instrumental Leave That Thing Alone is delicious.

I just listened to these two tracks you mentioned, and wow, this is really good! Especially like the instrumental track! I will investigate further. Next time I have the urge to listen to some Rush, I'll try this album.

Quote from: erik on Mon, 2016-02-29, 20:19:29
Vapor Trails is great as well. Quite heavy and also heavily criticized for production. The new mix is more pleasant on the ears and reveals many subtleties that were buried in the original mix, but I must say I rather like the gritty sound of the original as well. I have them both now  8)

I have the remixed version. Since I like "Snakes & Arrows" so much, I figured that my next move would probably be "Vapor Trails", but when I initially tried it, I was disappointed. Then came "Clockwork Angels" and that was more to my liking. But I'll try it again someday. "Counterparts" first though.

Quote from: erik on Mon, 2016-02-29, 20:19:29
And indeed do check out their earlier work and do not overlook their '80s synth period, Grace Under Pressure is especially recommended!

Again like with Yes, I also really got into Rush with a live album, Different Stages, which is also highly recommended.

Ok, so this is my Rush homework: "Counterparts" --> "Vapor Trails" --> "Grace Under Pressure"
I'll leave the live albums alone for now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-01, 13:12:40
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-02-27, 23:11:59
Still, I think I should really check out classic albums like "2112" and "Moving Pictures" (and the albums in between).

Definitely! Anything Rush is genius. But Rush is one of the few groups where it's so obvious that they progressed. Exactly S&A and CA are the best they've done - imo. Be happy ya'v got'm, Paxi 8)

Quote
Okay, than here's a question for you: why do you call this "slowness" by Yes maturity, and with Marillion you call it boring. What's the difference for you?

Easy: Yes were genius from beginning to end, one of the ten most groundbreaking groups eva in rock history. Fish-Marillion were genius too, altho not Yes-league. With Fish gone, they lost their wizard, one could say, and they settled for less; H-Marillion is nice, but not stellar like with Fish - aint that so, Cap ?

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Anyway, "Heaven & Earth" is more like classic Yes indeed. It's more proggy than, say, "90125" or "The Ladder". Yet, I think I like those albums more.

90125 is the most poppy Yes album. That's also why it was the most sold. There's an almost 100% complementarity (opposite) between quality and quantity these days - sadly :(

The Ladder of course is one of the best Yes albums. I too would from an objective pov choose it over H&E. But again, as H&E would appear at this time to be the last "real" Yes-album, it has a special place in my heart. And I DO find it gripping :)

Quote
You are absolutely right there. But are trying wild and crazy, but failing.

I don't see (or hear) that. Yes found their style, particularly in later years, and that's what they stuck to. And their late albums DO maintain a high quality.

One doesn't expect 60-, 70-year old musicians to revolutionise anything; that belongs to the youth. Those few groups who peak well at around 50 can keep their style and release some more quality albums for fans. There always is something new and interesting for fans (definitely with Yes).

It's sadder with Priest, who made a jump into the stars with Nostradamus - heavy, exciting, proggy, esoteric, perfectly played and produced, super graphics, all in one. Would've been tremendous to have another Priest-album like that, but instead they went back to the pre-Jugulator style - which is great, just not stellar :-\

Quote
Makes me wonder what Yes will be, now that Chris is no more.

Don't really care. There are too many decisive Yes-dudes missing now: Jon A, Chris, Rick, Trevor. How can anything without them be called "Yes" ?

But of course if Jon A and Trevor got together again and created a Talk II  *horns* ;)

Quote
Who is going to take the biggest role? For some reason, I think Billy Sherwood will. He has done good things for Yes ("The Ladder" was cool) but also some bad ("Open Your Eyes")

Billy is a great producer, but I wouldn't want to have him in on the composition. Open Your Eyes is lousy. Ms 007 liked it, so I even made an extra effort ... but NO, it IS lousy. Yes would be better off without it. And therefore it's the only Yes studio album that I don't own :(

Yes were, as we know, very experimental, man, there's a lotta whiddly-diddly on several of their albums :o but even that's intriguing, cuz you experience some of it on later albums in a more successful context 8)

Yes are a formidable force. One can only fall down on one's knees in devotion *horns* *horns* *horns*

Quote
But of course, they should do as they please, because it's their band.

You could offer to become their new manager, Paxi ;D

Quote
For what it's worth, I'm looking forward to Anderson/Wakeman/Rabin!

Me too. Well, Yes have been here and there, all over the place ;) so, well, maybe those guys could conjure up something that genuinely could be called "Yes" ???

Question is what the Chris Squire Estate has stipulated ?

Quote
Hmm, not so bad! :) I listened to a few songs and it's alright. I'll put them on my list to check out. I don't think he sounds like Arno, but reminds me of someone else... Can't think of it now, but I'll let you know.

Listened to some songs on YouTube. Sounds a bit like Opeth in places. Which I like. But... I don't know. Will check it out, but make no promises. ;)

Cool that your stretching out, Paxi :)

Yeah, let me know. I thought that he sounded pretty Arnoish, but then again, I've only listened twice to Fallen Leaves. Thought I'd mention it to you Roomies a bit prematurely ;)

But now you're stretching, Paxi, you MUST do Wintersun - one of the real best *horns*

Man, there's SO much great music being created these days - more than ever, to my mind. Would be a pity to miss the best.

I can't really think of any other discipline where there's so much excitement. Films maybe, there's a greatie appearing now and then (like The Man From Earth). Philosophy is dead these days, getting lost in neurology, gotto go back to Kant, Fichte and Hegel to pick up. Christianity: I'm very much into Karl Barth these days, donno whether there's anyone after him who's in his league (of course, Neal Morse, poetically). Here's a tip for you btw, Paxi ;)

And Thanx for revitalising the discussions in the Room. You've really gotten me into it again - didn't actually expect that :)


NP  Watain:  The Wild Hunt

Overwhelming, tremendous. Will take some listens to find out what's going on ...  *horns* ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-01, 13:44:30
Quote from: gelert on Sat, 2016-02-27, 20:35:02
Yes I can! ...

Well, that's every bit Gelert as I remember him. Donno whether I'm any bit more knowledgable after reading his post ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-03-02, 10:05:16
NP:
Caravan - "In The Land Of Grey And Pink" on YouTube.
The song Nine Feet Underground is a masterpiece. Really like this song. Perhaps I should get me a copy.
Didn't Steven Wilson remixed this album recently?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-03-02, 19:12:53
Gazpacho - Tick Tock  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-03-02, 19:34:02
Mike Oldfield - "Ommadawn"

This is really unearthly music. And I don't think I've heard any other artist make music like this. (Except for Robert Reed, but that one doesn't count!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-03-03, 14:08:33
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-03-02, 19:34:02
Mike Oldfield - "Ommadawn"

This is really unearthly music. And I don't think I've heard any other artist make music like this. (Except for Robert Reed, but that one doesn't count!)

Mike Oldfield has made an incredible amount of beautiful music. Only very few other artists have made as many great albums as he. (David Bowie is one.)

To my mind, QE II is Oldfield's best, iac it's the one that has meant most to me. The live Exposed, with a tremendous upgraded version of the first Tubular Bells, is nb 2.

Mike Oldfield and David Bowie should also be reckoned among the ten most groundbreaking rock acts in history *horns*

Paxi, who is Robert Reed ?


NP  Doors:  An American Prayer

"An American Prayer is the ninth and final studio album by The Doors. In 1978, seven years after lead singer Jim Morrison died and five years after the remaining members of the band broke up, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore reunited and recorded backing tracks over Morrison's poetry (originally recorded in 1969 and 1970). Other pieces of music and spoken word recorded by the Doors and Morrison were also used in the audio collage, such as dialogue from Morrison's film HWY: An American Pastoral and snippets from jam sessions.

The album received mixed reviews and still divides critics, yet it has managed a platinum certification in the US. When the album was originally released, longtime Doors' producer Paul Rothchild labeled the album a "rape of Jim Morrison". Rothchild claimed that he had heard all of the reels of master tapes from both the 1969 and the 1970 poetry sessions, insisting that the three remaining Doors failed to realize Morrison's original intent for an audio presentation of the poetry. Morrison himself, prior to leaving for Paris, had approached composer Lalo Schifrin as a possible contributor for the music tracks meant to accompany the poetry, with no participation from any of the other Doors members. In addition, he had developed some conception of the album cover art work by January 1971, and was in correspondence with artist T. E. Breitenbach to design this cover in the form of a triptych (a three-paneled painting with various images embedded in each panel)."

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Prayer

For Doors-fans, I would say, and then gripping; while The Doors (I), Strange Days, and Waiting For The Sun are must-haves for all rock-lovers. They still kick ass *horns*

If you're not familiar with them, you're missing some serious rock history, from Beatles to, say, Led Zeppelin ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-03-03, 20:26:06
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-02-29, 11:39:20
1996 and especially 1997 were not the best years for Prog.

Don't agree at all! From my LP - Classic songs:

Dream Theater:  Anna Lee                 (1997)
Dream Theater:  Hollow Years
Dream Theater:  Lines In The Sand
Dream Theater:  Peruvian Skies
Dream Theater:  Take Away My Pain
Dream Theater:  Trial Of Tears
Faith No More:  Stripsearch
Queensrÿche:  I Will Remember  (Unplugged)
Royal Hunt:  Long Way Home
Royal Hunt:  Message To God
Symphony X:  The Accolade
The Tea Party:  Temptation
Threshold:  Lake Of Despond
Glenn Tipton:  Baptizm Of Fire
Angra:  Carolina IV                  (1996)
Angra:  Deep Blue
Angra:  Holy Land
Angra:  Make Believe
Angra:  The Shaman
Angra:  Silence And Distance
Arena:  Empire Of A Thousand Days
Arena:  Fool's Gold
Arena:  Sirens
Bal-Sagoth:  As The Vortex Illumines The Crystalline Walls Of Kor-Avul-Thaa
Bal-Sagoth:  To Dethrone The Witch-Queen Of Mytos K'unn
Bal-Sagoth:  And Lo, When The Imperium Marches Against Gul-Kothoth, Then Dark Sorceries Shall Enshroud ...
Bal-Sagoth:  In The Raven-Haunted Forests Of Darkenhold, Where Shadows Reign And The Hues Of Sunlight ...
Bal-Sagoth:  The Splendour Of A Thousand Swords Gleaming Beneath The Blazon Of The Hyperborean Empire
Bal-Sagoth:  Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule
Bal-Sagoth:  Summoning The Guardians Of The Astral Gate
Nevermore:  The Sorrowed Man
Royal Hunt:  Epilogue
Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Crime Of Passion
Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Never Say Die
Tipton, Entwistle & Powell:  Searching
Steve Vai:  The Crying Machine
Steve Vai:  There's A Fire In The House
Steve Vai:  Warm Regards
Yes:  Be The One

Yeah, I guess you're right about Keys To Ascension, Paxi, I only got Be The One - but I could probably get one or two more Yes-songs in there ....

It's funny to see the Sagoth-songtitles, they even continue beyond the .... Yeah, one can't say that Byron is a man of few words ;D

Hey, guys, it's a bit of an insult to me that you haven't listened (properly) to "my band" ;)

Man, '96 and '97 have some of my fave albums: Bal-Sagoth's Starfire, Tipton, Entwistle & Powell's Baptizm Of Fire, DT's Falling Into Infinity, Angra's Holy Land (imo their best), Steve Vai's Fire Garden (one of his best), and Arena's Pride (which as you say, Paxi, is not one of their best, but still: an Arena album). And all of those great songs *horns*

Paxi, try out some of those songs ... and change yer mind ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-03-03, 21:14:40
Well, I wasn't talking about songs. I was talking about albums. Prog albums. And I was talking about them in relation to the rest of their discographies.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-03-03, 23:05:32
Now listening to:

Frank Klepacki - "Grey Goo (Official Soundtrack)"
On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CunwtlgsU1U)

Not bad. Frank has done wonders for the "Command & Conquer" computer games. I also have all of his solo albums, too bad they aren't nearly as good as his soundtrack works, but still enjoyable. I've lost track of the guy since I was disappointed with the "C&C: Red Alert 3" soundtrack. He only wrote four songs, I think. And they were in fact more or less remixes of old songs. After that he did a couple of very traditional 'cinematic styled' soundtracks, instead of his very own brand of rock songs.
"Grey Goo" (what kind of title for a video game is that!) sounds like a mix of cinemtic style and his C&C style of Rock. A bit like "Tiberian Sun" or perhaps "Emperor: Battle For Dune".

But I guess none of you will know what I'm talking about.  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2016-03-04, 12:24:33
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-03-02, 19:34:02
Mike Oldfield - "Ommadawn"

This is really unearthly music. And I don't think I've heard any other artist make music like this. (Except for Robert Reed, but that one doesn't count!)
I really started to discover Mike Oldfield's work since a year or so. I had never really moved further than Tubular Bells, but finally got myself a record player and started to play the old records my mum no longer wanted to keep. Ommadawn and Hergest Ridge are simply beautiful. I have the deluxe reissues on cd as well now 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-03-04, 19:17:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-03-03, 20:26:06
Angra:  Carolina IV                  (1996)
Angra:  Deep Blue
Angra:  Holy Land
Angra:  Make Believe
Angra:  The Shaman
Angra:  Silence And Distance

...

Man, '96 and '97 have some of my fave albums:
...
Angra's Holy Land (imo their best)

Ah that reminds me, I was impressed by that album. Just updated my "to buy list" again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-03-05, 09:33:00
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia

Still impressed, even better on the stereo system 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-03-05, 11:53:25
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-03-03, 21:14:40
Well, I wasn't talking about songs. I was talking about albums. Prog albums. And I was talking about them in relation to the rest of their discographies.

???

So was I:

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-03-03, 20:26:06
Man, '96 and '97 have some of my fave albums: Bal-Sagoth's Starfire, Tipton, Entwistle & Powell's Baptizm Of Fire, DT's Falling Into Infinity, Angra's Holy Land (imo their best), Steve Vai's Fire Garden (one of his best), and Arena's Pride (which as you say, Paxi, is not one of their best, but still: an Arena album).

Btw my quote comes from Glenn Tipton's Baptizm Of Fire :)


NP  Bombus:  Repeat Until Death *horns*

A big name in the Swedish metal community these days. First listen - super!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-03-06, 21:46:22
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-03-07, 11:40:45
Steve Hackett - "Voyage Of The Acolyte"

Still like that album very much!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-03-08, 12:59:26
Previously played:
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

and:
Arena - "Pepper's Ghost"

Now playing:
Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"

So I guess this was just a one album project. I really like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-03-08, 20:42:02
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2016-03-08, 12:59:26

Now playing:
Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"

So I guess this was just a one album project. I really like it!

Not really fond of DC Cooper's voice, but this is an outstanding album.  8)

Last night I played the new.... Redemption!!!

Not sure what to think about it yet.
It's ....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-03-08, 21:52:26
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2016-03-08, 20:42:02
Not really fond of DC Cooper's voice, but this is an outstanding album.  8)

I quite like his voice. I don't think he's one of my favourite singers, but he's pretty good. At the core he is more of a hard rock singer, and you can hear that on this album.
Come to think of it, I find it very difficult to name any favourite singers... I have a lot of singers that I really like, though.

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2016-03-08, 20:42:02
Last night I played the new.... Redemption!!!

Not sure what to think about it yet.
It's ....

...

Interesting. I have the 3-disc "Discovering Redemption" boxset on my wishlist.


Earlier I played:
Neal Morse - "Sola Scriptura"
For some reason, when I was listening to Amaran's Plight, I was reminded of this album. Now that I played it, I don't really know why. But I suspect it has to do with the composition of the instrumental parts within the songs.
Anyway, I like "Sola Scriptura" more. It's still my favourite Neal Morse album. (Probably something I say after every last played Neal Morse album. ::) )

Now playing:
Vangelis - "El Greco"
Probably Vangelis' best album. ;D
Well, you can't call this Prog Rock anymore, and I won't. But I recommend this album to everyone who is serious about music. And you need an open mind, because it's quite 'heavy' (no, not metal ;) ).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-03-10, 16:40:49
This early morning at work I listened to:
Marillion - "Holidays In Eden"
Porcupine Tree - "Stupid Dream"
Porcupine Tree - "Fear Of A Blank Planet"

And now I'm listening to:
Beardfish - "The Void" (first listen)

I'm four songs in, and hey! this is not bad! Really enjoy it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-03-13, 22:11:50
Listening to some YouTube videos of the new Circus Maximus album "Havoc".
Really like what I hear!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-03-15, 04:49:28
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2016-03-13, 22:11:50
Listening to some YouTube videos of the new Circus Maximus album "Havoc".
Really like what I hear!

Their previous album, Nine, has become one of my all times favorites  *horns*

I am bit anxious about Havoc because, from the two songs that I heard, the first was cool but the second -the title track if I reckon- was hard to swallow. Anyway, I preordered the album a long time ago so I will soon be able to make up my mind.

NP Peter Gee - Songs From The Heart

Another compilation but a rather complete one with 30 songs out of 5 albums (Gee's two gospel albums are not featured). I got it at a bargain price from progrock.co.uk and I honestly have to say that I would not have considered buying it otherwise. And again, what a nice surprise for me who thought I would find at best some substandard neoprog ala Pendragon. Instead, I get an highly melodic mix of neoprog and classic rock that I really enjoy mostly entirely. Highly recommended to everybody who can take some quality Christian-oriented balladish classic rock, except for Teunis who I suspect already owns all of Gee's solo albums  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-03-15, 08:29:12
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-03-15, 04:49:28
Their previous album, Nine, has become one of my all times favorites  *horns*

Yeah, I've listened to that one as well a few years ago. I really need to catch up on all these albums.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-03-15, 04:49:28
I am bit anxious about Havoc because, from the two songs that I heard, the first was cool but the second -the title track if I reckon- was hard to swallow. Anyway, I preordered the album a long time ago so I will soon be able to make up my mind.

I think I know which songs you mean. Nevertheless, it's good quality Prog metal. Along with Haken they're the bands that sound more like Dream Theater than Dream Theater. Really cool.

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-03-15, 04:49:28
NP Pete Gee - Songs From The Heart

Another compilation but a rather complete one with 30 songs out of 5 albums (Gee's two gospel albums are not featured). I got it at a bargain price from progrock.co.uk and I honestly have to say that I would not have considered buying it otherwise. And again, what a nice surprise for me who thought I would find at best some substandard neoprog ala Pendragon. Instead, I get an highly melodic mix of neoprog and classic rock that I really enjoy mostly entirely. Highly recommended to everybody who can take some quality Christian-oriented balladish classic rock, except for Teunis who I suspect already owns all of Gee's solo albums  ;)

Hmm... I'll probably have to check out his discography.

Today I listened to:
Gazpacho's "Tick Tock" and "March Of Ghosts"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-17, 19:26:57
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-03-15, 04:49:28
NP Pete Gee - Songs From The Heart

Highly recommended to everybody who can take some quality Christian-oriented balladish classic rock, except for Teunis who I suspect already owns all of Gee's solo albums  ;)
LOL. Nope, I do own two Peter Gee Albums: 'East Of Eden' and 'The Spiritual World' and do really enjoy them. Was thinking about buying his most recent album 'Paris', but has to wait for a moment. Can't buy everything. So many great releases coming up :).

np: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-03-18, 01:21:58
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-17, 19:26:57
LOL. Nope, I do own two Peter Gee Albums: 'East Of Eden' and 'The Spiritual World' and do really enjoy them. Was thinking about buying his most recent album 'Paris', but has to wait for a moment. Can't buy everything. So many great releases coming up :).

Well, there are 9 songs from Paris - out of 15- on the compilation so it should give me a pretty good idea after a few listens. I will let you know. There is not much litterature on Gee's discography and the only review I found for Paris album was quite negative ...

NP Peter Gee - Songs From The Heart
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-03-18, 15:36:02
NP  Queensrÿche:  Condition Hüman

This was surprisingly good, I mean: really, really good - madly good *horns*

Talking about which: Mad, you must have heard this album by now ? And Tom ;)

Ordered the previous one too, their self-titled, the first without Geoff Tate.

I like all the Tate-albums, also the last, altho admittedly they were stronger on the concepts and lyrics than the music, but all well worth getting into 8)

I haven't listened to Geoff's The Key yet, but according to reviews, he seems to have lost it somewhat ???

But I'll check up on it ....


Guys, once again, if you wanna hear what's real cutting edge atm, then listen to Wintersun Time I. Man, I'm telling everybody this, but people just shrug it off. Nobody wants to go for the very best :(

Tellya: This is the real McCuttingEdge! It has everything: metal, folk, melody, guitar and drum madness, intriguing lyrics etc *horns* *horns* *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-03-18, 20:45:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-03-18, 15:36:02
NP  Queensrÿche:  Condition Hüman

This was surprisingly good, I mean: really, really good - madly good *horns*

Hmmm... interesting. I'll put it on my list to check out. Queensrÿche have made some albums that I liked. I've heard that they were on the right track this time again indeed.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-03-18, 15:36:02
Guys, once again, if you wanna hear what's real cutting edge atm, then listen to Wintersun Time I. Man, I'm telling everybody this, but people just shrug it off. Nobody wants to go for the very best :(

Tellya: This is the real McCuttingEdge! It has everything: metal, folk, melody, guitar and drum madness, intriguing lyrics etc *horns* *horns* *horns*

I'll promise, I'm going to check them out. A collegue of mine also recommended this to me a few days ago. And when two people, independently, recommend the same album to me in a few weeks time, it's too much of coincidence. It seems I have no choice.

Now tell me, why didn't you reply to the news of Jon Anderson and Roine Stolt working together on an album?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-03-18, 23:40:34
Well Nicky, I just finished listening to Wintersun. Not bad at all. I will probably listen to this again.

Now I'm listening to Änglagård's "Viljans Öga".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-03-19, 00:11:21
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-03-18, 23:40:34
Now I'm listening to Änglagård's "Viljans Öga".

8)

NP> Dante ~ When We Were Beautiful


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-03-19, 00:44:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2016-03-19, 00:11:21
8)

I've listened quite a few times to this album, but I'm not sure what to think.
You seem to like it, can you explain to me what you like about it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-03-19, 16:11:04
Previously played:
Yes - "The Ladder"

Now playing:
The Urbane - "Glitter"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-03-19, 21:12:15
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2016-03-18, 01:21:58
There is not much litterature on Gee's discography and the only review I found for Paris album was quite negative ...
I've read a very positive review in Dutch on Progwereld.org. I don't care that much what the critics write/say. Will listen to have my own opinion :).

Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-03-20, 21:21:01
Today:
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth (New album 'Disconnected' to be released on 10th June, looking forward to it!)
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-22, 15:27:18
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-03-18, 20:45:56
Hmmm... interesting. I'll put it on my list to check out. Queensrÿche have made some albums that I liked. I've heard that they were on the right track this time again indeed.

I'm in two minds about it. I really liked Geoff a lot: great talent, sincere, mindful of the QR-fans etc; so I waited long with QR after the split to see where it all landed. Of course I read the reviews. They overall pointed to the new QR without Geoff really blossoming again. And I can only say that they're very right.

Even so, I owe it to Geoff to get into his post-split stuff .... ;)

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It seems I have no choice.

I'd say so ;)

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-03-18, 23:40:34
Well Nicky, I just finished listening to Wintersun. Not bad at all. I will probably listen to this again.

And you followed up on it a few hours later :)

It's a very busy album. One only really reaches a fullness after several listens. And then it's a real winner.

It definitely is a very special album, the lifeblood of a very unusual talent, Jari Mäenpää. Keep that name in mind, we can expect more great stuff from him. These days he's working on Time II. He spends hours on end bringing things to perfection, and it's all truly worth it *horns*

Good to know that you have colleagues who go for the very best, Paxi ;D

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Now tell me, why didn't you reply to the news of Jon Anderson and Roine Stolt working together on an album?

Roine's guitar and singing don't really jibe with me. His guitar doesn't really flow to my mind, it's kindy jerky. And his strong Swedish accent when singing in English is against my grain - you must know me by now, Paxi ;)

Neal, Pete and Mike had Jim Matheos in mind when they talked about what became Transatlantic. I would've been much happier with Jim on the axe - super guitarist *horns*


Played:

W.A.S.P.:  The Headless Children

This band has become one of my absolute faves. Another great album by them *horns*


City Boy:  Book Early

My fine "home band" - from B'ham. They made seven albums in all. Skip Dinner at the Ritz and It's Personal. Everything else is pure magic :) (minus some tracks here and there)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2016-03-23, 11:30:11
Storm Corrosion - ST

Only really started listening to this recently and what a treat it is.

Also listening to some Voivod , Exodus , IQ , Opeth , Katatonia , Wolverine and Votum

Bit of a mixed bag as normal for me
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-03-23, 19:02:20
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-03-23, 19:42:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-22, 15:27:18
It's a very busy album. One only really reaches a fullness after several listens. And then it's a real winner.

It definitely is a very special album, the lifeblood of a very unusual talent, Jari Mäenpää. Keep that name in mind, we can expect more great stuff from him. These days he's working on Time II. He spends hours on end bringing things to perfection, and it's all truly worth it *horns*

Good to know that you have colleagues who go for the very best, Paxi ;D

Well, he is mostly on the AOR side of things and he listens to some blues. But he also likes Yes and knows about Mike Oldfield. He told me that he used to listen to Punk music. :o But we have little chats every now and then.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-22, 15:27:18
Roine's guitar and singing don't really jibe with me. His guitar doesn't really flow to my mind, it's kindy jerky. And his strong Swedish accent when singing in English is against my grain - you must know me by now, Paxi ;)

Neal, Pete and Mike had Jim Matheos in mind when they talked about what became Transatlantic. I would've been much happier with Jim on the axe - super guitarist *horns*

I know that they initially wanted Jim on guitars. But I'm so glad that they ended up with Roine. I like Jim Matheos. He's fantastic in OSI and he is pretty good with riffing, but noone plays such beautiful melodic lead like Roine! He's one of the best guitar players that I know of. He's so versatile. And although he is mainly a guitarist, I quite like his warm, accented and slightly nasal voice. Ah well, tastes differ and to each his own, right?

Besides all that, I guess Jon Anderson will do most of the vocals anyway.

But you don't like Transatlantic then?

Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2016-03-23, 11:30:11
Storm Corrosion - ST

Only really started listening to this recently and what a treat it is.

I can imagine. I really like that album! It's one of those albums where the sum is so much greater than its parts, since it's kinda odd to listen to one song outside album context. Such an atmospheric album, this one.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-03-23, 19:02:20
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)

Excellent choice! I might play that one next, thank you!


Today I did a lot of old school video game soundtrack listening.

Frank Klepacki - "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2" (including "Yuri's Revenge")
I enjoy this stuff a lot. It's very unique actually.

David Arkenstone - "Emperor: Battle For Dune" just the 'Harkonnen' side of the music.
Pretty cool epic melodic rock/metal. Not too difficult, but really like it.

Now playing:
Jeremy Soule - "The Elder Scrolls IV: Skyrim"
Talk about epic. This soundtrack is pretty long. Four discs worthy of more than three and a half hours of beautifully composed orchestral themes. Makes me feel like I'm in Tamriel again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-03-23, 23:49:37
Listened to IQ's "The Road Of Bones", as promised. Great album!
Didn't play the whole album though. Halfway through I wanted something heavier, so I switched to:

Opeth's "Watershed". Listened to it while playing a game of "C&C: Red Alert 2". ;D That's right.

And now I've been YouTubing Green Carnation's "Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness" for already more than half an hour, which was surprisingly good.
I'm going to stop now, because I want to go to bed. But, I'll put this on my list of bands/albums to check out.

Anyone here who likes Green Carnation?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-03-24, 01:30:57
Never heard of them to be honest but they have a rocking name. I will check out.

NP Dream Theater - The Astonishing

I am about to complete my first non stop listen of the 2 CD, which demands time. Still don't know what to think of it as a whole but it has its great moments for sure. The artwork is nice too, the concept ... well, to be honest, I don't care much since I left primary school a long time ago  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-24, 20:23:25
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-03-26, 17:21:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-03-23, 23:49:37


And now I've been YouTubing Green Carnation's "Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness" for already more than half an hour, which was surprisingly good.
I'm going to stop now, because I want to go to bed. But, I'll put this on my list of bands/albums to check out.

Anyone here who likes Green Carnation?

Excellent album!
It´s the only album I have of them though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-03-29, 18:38:42
Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-29, 19:59:00
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-03-29, 18:38:42
Leprous - The Congregation

You should give Coal another run, Teunis. There are some passages that are absolutely breathtaking - aint that so, Paxi  *horns*


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-03-23, 19:42:03
Well, he is mostly on the AOR side of things and he listens to some blues. But he also likes Yes and knows about Mike Oldfield. He told me that he used to listen to Punk music. :o But we have little chats every now and then.

Somewhat puzzled that he can go for Wintersun Time I. As I already mentioned, there is a lot of Mike Oldfield vibe, but I consider that one has to be rather metal to like Time I, e.g. take some growl and other "insanities" ;)

But nothing wrong with Yes, Oldfield, and punk. I really go for the authenticity of Sex Pistols 8)

And sharing music is as good as it gets :)

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Ah well, tastes differ and to each his own, right?

Guesso :o

Quote
Besides all that, I guess Jon Anderson will do most of the vocals anyway.

With him in the mix *horns* - I mean, I'd get the album even with you on keys, Paxi ;D

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But you don't like Transatlantic then?

Admittedly need to hear'm more. I have SMPT:e and Bridge Across Forever (on cd). I remember them as pretty good. And now that my interest in Neal Morse has grown. I'll give'm a run soon ....

Roine may not be quite my taste. But it's mainly the band alchemy that I go for, as you say:

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the sum is so much greater than its parts


NP  Amorphis:  Under The Red Cloud *horns*

This is one of the select albums where the word "perfect" comes to mind. It's not one of the most progressive or innovative or stunning albums - Coal, Time I, and Epistemology beat it there by a stretch - but it's an album where everything just comes naturally, and there's so much beauty - just makes you happy and asking for more. I had this album as sole repeat during the Easter days.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-03-30, 19:17:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-03-29, 19:59:00
You should give Coal another run, Teunis. There are some passages that are absolutely breathtaking - aint that so, Paxi  *horns*
I will :).

jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc (Not bad at all, pleasantly surprised)
np: Arcane Atlas - Metris (Read some positive thoughts about it, but not really my cup of tea I'm afraid ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-03-31, 08:11:42
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-03-30, 19:17:50
I will :).

jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc (Not bad at all, pleasantly surprised)

Good to know for I am waiting for this one to land in my mailbox anytime soon :)

NP Gazpacho - Introducing Gazpacho

OK, the strong references to H's Marillion had made me aware that it would be a risky buy so I can't complain but it's still a bit disappointing at this point. Fortunately, this point being my very first listen, there is still hope ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-31, 18:08:23
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles

First listening, sounding great already. It would be his last album, such a shame :(.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-04-01, 10:10:47
NP
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-31, 18:08:23
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles

First listening, sounding great already. It would be his last album, such a shame :(.
Why ? Does he plan to retire from the music business ? He is quite busy singing for others too.

NP Circus Maximus - Havoc

Yes, it arrived today  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-04-01, 19:49:35
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2016-04-01, 10:10:47
NP Why ? Does he plan to retire from the music business ? He is quite busy singing for others too.
Yeah, he told me this is his last album. In the liner notes in the booklet he writes 'over and out'. Maybe he will sing on other albums, like Peter Gee.

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2016-04-01, 10:10:47
NP Circus Maximus - Havoc
Did you lke it at first listening or does it need time to sink in?  ;)

pp: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
jp: Leprous - Coal

Like I promised. Indeed, some nice tracks: 'The Cloack', 'The Valley', 'Echo' and 'Salt'. But too many tracks with screams. E.g. 'Contaminate Me' is so not my cup of tea :-\. I find 'The Congregation' catchier and more like music to my ears :).

np: I Am The Morning - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-04-03, 09:57:21
Symphony X - Iconoclast

After not doing much Symphony X for a year or more, I gave one a spin a week back and have been playing a whole bunch since *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-04, 12:48:31
Hey, Jonesey, you've been AWOL so long that you should give a round of beer :P


NP  Slash with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators:  Apocalyptic Love *horns*

The combination of Slash with Myles works fabulously, and The Conspirators, bassist Todd Kerns, and drummer Brent Fitz, conspire well to make this album a treat. Went straight to my Pantheon 8)

Great to hear that Slash and Duff are back with Axl again. Axl may be a bitch to work with, but he's one of the greatest musical geniuses on this planet. All three are in top shape, so I'm stoked to see what comes out of the re-formed G'n'R .... :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-04, 13:13:49
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-04-01, 19:49:35
jp: Leprous - Coal

Like I promised.

:)

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Indeed, some nice tracks: 'The Cloak', 'The Valley', 'Echo' and 'Salt'. But too many tracks with screams. E.g. 'Contaminate Me' is so not my cup of tea :-\.

Well, those four tracks are the ones that make the album so extraordinary *horns*

Noone says that you have to play the other tracks - or did your Mom teach you to eat up and play up ? ;D

Promise: I won't tell the Leprous guys that you only play the four pieces and skip the rest ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-04-04, 22:39:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-04, 12:48:31
Hey, Jonesey, you've been AWOL so long that you should give a round of beer :P

I tried, old chap, really I did.  Seems they only serve regulars, though ;)

Symphony X V: The New Mythology Suite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2016-04-05, 14:30:11
I have recently been listening to

Steven Wilson - hand cannot erase
Katatonia - Dead end kings
Izz - The darkened room
Sylvan - Sceneries

All very enjoyable  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-04-05, 19:00:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-04, 13:13:49
Well, those four tracks are the ones that make the album so extraordinary *horns*

Noone says that you have to play the other tracks
That's true. It's possible to make playlists on Spotify. Time to do so I suppose :).

jp: Redemption - The Art Of Loss (Some tracks a bit too heavy for my taste, but an interesting album it is).
np: Headspace - All That You Fear Is Gone (Maybe it needs more listenings, but I do prefer Threshold at the moment ::)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-04-06, 09:47:19
I lent some albums to my brother so he can listen to some real music: Symphony X's "Underworld" and Leprous' "Coal" and "The Congregation". I wonder what he'll think of it.
Yes, these Leprous albums are really good. I like them very much. I still need to listen to the earlier albums, but I'm afraid they won't be as good as these two.

NP:
Lunatic Soul - "Impressions"
Very nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-06, 11:10:01
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-04-05, 19:00:37
That's true. It's possible to make playlists on Spotify. Time to do so I suppose :).

There actually is another possibility: You can take your remote control and press '4', and when it gets unpleasant, you press 'Out'. Or if you have it on Spotify, you can double-click The Cloak, and switch off the main plug when the grrrowl gets to ya. Good you have me to explain these things to you - quite without growl ;D

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jp: Redemption - The Art Of Loss (Some tracks a bit too heavy for my taste, but an interesting album it is).

Is there any progression in Redemption ?


NP  As I Lay Dying:  An Ocean Between Us *horns*

Excellent album, a lot of melody and changing moods for being metalcore. Then it went awry for Tim. Wanna understand what happened ....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-04-06, 20:24:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-06, 11:10:01
There actually is another possibility: You can take your remote control and press '4', and when it gets unpleasant, you press 'Out'. Or if you have it on Spotify, you can double-click The Cloak, and switch off the main plug when the grrrowl gets to ya. Good you have me to explain these things to you - quite without growl ;D
Wow, thanks but I prefer my own solution :)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-06, 11:10:01
Is there any progression in Redemption ?
It's not fair to say after one listening ;). 'Snowfall On Judgment Day' is excellent. Didn't like the album 'This Mortal Coil' that much. Don't know the earlier albums, but the new one sounds already better than 'TMC'. I'll give it another spin!

jp: Lion Shepherd - Hiraeth (Nice album, will certainly play it again!)
np: Fractal Mirror - Slow Burn 1 (Music is okay, but don't like the voice of the singer).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-04-07, 16:32:47
I was in a Neal Morse mood today.

Neal Morse - "It's Not Too Late"
Neal Morse - "One"
Flying Colors - "Second Nature"

I've been listening a lot to "One" lately. I think it's one of the best albums in my cd collection.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-04-07, 19:05:40
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-04-07, 16:32:47
I've been listening a lot to "One" lately. I think it's one of the best albums in my cd collection.
My favourite NM albums are 'Testimony Two' and 'Sola Scriptura'. And 'The Grand Experiment' is excellent as well 8).

Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-08, 11:02:32
Deep Purple - Now What ?!

Awesome, bluesy and, in my opinion, quite possibly the best thing they've done since the 70s 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2016-04-08, 13:26:19
Kid A by Radiohead

A more progressive and challenging listen then the vast majority of so called "prog" bands 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-08, 15:26:47
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2016-04-08, 13:26:19
Kid A by Radiohead

A more progressive and challenging listen then the vast majority of so called "prog" bands 

Yeah really like that one!! Still need to buy it sometime.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-04-09, 12:14:25
Katatonia Tonight's Decision

Enjoying it so far (this is the second spin) but can't help thinking it sounds like 8 parts Weezer to 2 parts Opeth.  Don't worry. it's probably just me :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-04-10, 10:59:44
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2016-04-10, 14:37:38
Tiles ~ Presents of Mind

And a new Tiles, after 8 long years, is on its way!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2016-04-10, 16:52:09
Radiohead ~ The Bends
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2016-04-10, 17:12:51
NP> Riverside ~ Love, Fear and the Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-04-10, 19:26:07
NP  Take That:  Back For Good  *horns*

Take that, guys >:(


And now to ordering Face The Music and Discovery. Listened to Alone In The Universe and A New World Record and was reminded how totally awesome Jeff Lynne / ELO are - man  *horns* *horns* *horns*

There's lotta good stuff comin from B'ham ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrffDM3hHk8

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-04-10, 20:07:42
Today:
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine Machine
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale

np: Radio Sympho Shop, starting with Voyager from Australia 'Hyperventilating' :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-04-11, 18:32:55
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-04-11, 18:55:52
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-04-11, 18:32:55
Huis - Neither In Heaven

Really curious!! I enjoyed their first album very much!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-04-12, 02:07:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-04-10, 19:26:07
NP  Take That:  Back For Good  *horns*

Take that, guys >:(

- Nicky
I really like this song, actually !

NP Jackson Browne - Running On Empty

Good to have you back, Steve. Where have you been these last few years ? Did Selene took you to her Underworld ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-12, 10:58:19
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-04-12, 02:07:28
Good to have you back, Steve. Where have you been these last few years ? Did Selene took you to her Underworld ?

I've been building my Take That shrine.  All that gold leaf takes a lot longer than you think ;)


The Cars - Panorama.
Never did own this one on CD, recently went straight from vinyl to download!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-04-12, 17:04:27
Now listening to:
Symphony X - "Underworld"
Nice.

Also listened to:
Asia - "Asia"
...and...
Toy Matinee - "Toy Matinee"

Both very poppy but enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-04-12, 19:05:32
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-04-11, 18:55:52
Really curious!! I enjoyed their first album very much!
Heard it on Spotify, will buy it when it's released officially in May. Nice album!

jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-13, 10:24:03
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-12, 10:58:19
I've been building my Take That shrine.  All that gold leaf takes a lot longer than you think ;)

:P

So Jonesey, you can choose betwixt Céline and Take That. What's it gonna be :o ::) ???

The story is ... ;D ... that after a super Royal Hunt concert a couple'o weeks ago, my music pal LJ and I wanted to round off with a beer. So we walked down the road, and just across was a cozy lookin pub. Was a nice room down below, with living lights and light music, where we took our generous glasses of Blue Chimay. We had the room for ourselves. They played better music than usual at these sorta places. And then a mellifluous and surprisingly complex song oozes outta the music set, which I can recognise but donno what it is, and LJ tells me: It's Take That. So I check'm out later. That was my TT-caper ;)

RH are still real good, but have stagnated somewhat. DC is super tho, both as a singer and performer *horns*

Their best period I'd say is around Collision Course - if anyone is just the slightest interested ::)

I harbor the suspicion that André is so eager to create music adapted to DC's singing style that he forgets his own cutting edge. The first RH-album with DC back, Show Me How To Live, was a catastrophe, but luckily it's gotten a lot better since then.

Hey Jonesey, leave the kiddie rock to the kids, you gotta be upfront with me listenin to cutting edge stuff: Once again, what's the talk of Metaltown these days, is Wintersun's Time I, Time II should be on its way. Take this ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMbFu457jGs

Spectacular would be the right word!

And here we can see Master Jari in action:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2p9PsVD9Ho


All That Remains is what I'm into these days, got their For We Are Many, Overcome, and This Darkened Heart, and just got their latest, The Order of Things, metalcore from Boston, super stuff:

NP  ATR:  Order *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-04-13, 19:26:09
Dream Theater - The Astonishing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-04-14, 20:47:17
jp: Huis - Neither In Heaven
np: X-Panda - Flights Of Fancy *horns* (looking forward to the new album, to be released later this year!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-04-15, 19:44:23
pp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
jp: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
np: Fischer Z - Word Salad (preparing for the gig in four weeks :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-04-16, 19:25:53
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law
jp: Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
np: Huis - Neither In Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-04-17, 10:40:45
Ayreon - The Human Equation

Looking forward to the live version on DVD, to be released on 17th June. (and Blu-ray, if you are able to play it ;)) More info here (http://www.arjenlucassen.com/content/the-theater-equation-to-be-released-on-dvd-and-blu-ray/).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-04-17, 12:45:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-13, 10:24:03
we took our generous glasses of Blue Chimay. We had the room for ourselves. They played better music than usual at these sorta places. And then a mellifluous and surprisingly complex song oozes outta the music set, which I can recognise but donno what it is, and LJ tells me: It's Take That. So I check'm out later. That was my TT-caper ;)

A timely warning, Mr Brown.  I shall certainly steer clear of Blue Chimay from this point on ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-13, 10:24:03
Once again, what's the talk of Metaltown these days, is Wintersun's Time I, Time II should be on its way. Take this ;)

I've got Time I, enjoyed it enough to go back to get the eponymous "Wintersun" and will no doubt get Time II.  But at the moment I just rate them as another good metal band - perhaps they'll grow on me!


JP: Thieves' Kitchen The Water Road
NP: Wintersun - Wintersun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-04-17, 21:35:50
Blind Ego - Numb
Toto - Toto XIV
Gazpacho - Molok

np: Radio Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-18, 09:36:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-04-17, 12:45:47
A timely warning, Mr Brown.  I shall certainly steer clear of Blue Chimay from this point on ;)

Rarely has a Blue Chimay tasted so good, some amazing synergy of Take That with Blue Chimay :D

It could also be the fulfilling Royal Hunt concert - and the lousy beer that they serve at Amager Bio :P

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I've got Time I, enjoyed it enough to go back to get the eponymous "Wintersun" and will no doubt get Time II.  But at the moment I just rate them as another good metal band - perhaps they'll grow on me!

You could say "good metal" about "Wintersun", but Time is definitely extraordinary.

Jonesey, I'm curious: How do you find your way to these gems ? Do you take part in some music community apart from the Room ? Do you have friends irl who you share the good stuff with ? Do you read a lot of reviews ? Or do you just listen to a lotta music - critically ?

I think where I have my edge is that I read a lot about music. Don't really have friends who can give me much. Of course I listen to a lot and go for the best.

One recent excellent source is the monthly Sweden Rock Magazine, several dudes there who I can bank on, very informative articles and reviews.

Unfortunately the prog audience in Denmark lags behind that of Norway, Sweden and Finland. Maybe Danes are a bit smug ?

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JP: Thieves' Kitchen The Water Road

Haven't heard about that band. What are they like ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-04-18, 19:05:56
jp: The Gentle Storm - The Diary ~ Storm Version
np: Redemption - The Art Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-04-19, 03:30:47
NP Circus Maximus - Havoc

I feel very confident with this one  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-04-19, 18:38:07
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-04-19, 03:30:47
NP Circus Maximus - Havoc

I feel very confident with this one  8)
Great, but I was confident that you would like it *horns*.

Mystery - Delusion Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-19, 22:19:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-18, 09:36:19
Jonesey, I'm curious: How do you find your way to these gems ? Do you take part in some music community apart from the Room ? Do you have friends irl who you share the good stuff with ? Do you read a lot of reviews ? Or do you just listen to a lotta music - critically ?

I never read reviews and although I do pick up a lot of music from friends this doesn't normally cover the metal end of the market.  I usually just go digging for myself.  Names crop up on websites (e.g. Metal Hammer) and more specifically these days in those "you bought XXXX so you might like YYYY" sections of retail sites.  Not just Amazon, but also download sites such as 7digital, Qobuz, etc.  Then when I'm bored I go listen to online samples/videos or just take a chance and buy.

Also, keeping a keen eye on the catalogues of labels such as Inside Out, Nuclear Blast and K-Scope helps!


Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-04-18, 09:36:19
Haven't heard about that band. What are they like ?

Thieves' Kitchen are well away from the prog-metal end of the spectrum, a kind of jazzy prog to my ears.  Been hugely into them for a few years now and, even though I'm mainly in metal mode at the moment, I seem to be playing them a lot.  Sound quality on TK albums is generally first rate as well *horns*


NP Wintersun - Wintersun

Currently I like this more than Time I, especially the track "Death and the Healing".  I've been trying to figure why Time I doesn't move me as much, but all I can come up with is it sounds a little more Nightwishy to me, a little Disneyesque?  Not that I don't enjoy it, don't get me wrong, but in the month or so I've had them I've tended to listen to the first album more.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-19, 22:21:34
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-04-19, 03:30:47
NP Circus Maximus - Havoc

I think I need to get that one soonish 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-20, 04:05:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-19, 22:21:34
I think I need to get that one soonish 8)

I would recommend to get Nine first if you don't know it yet cause it's a classic that won't be nearly impossible to top.

And you can also check their live gig in Japan here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjgskpEkmUA

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-20, 14:15:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-04-19, 22:19:50
I usually just go digging for myself...

Yeah, I do that too :)

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just take a chance and buy.

I only do that if I can get the cd for under 3 £ or so. Then I can always give away the cd if it doesn't do it for me.

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... it sounds a little more Nightwishy to me, a little Disneyesque?  Not that I don't enjoy it, don't get me wrong, but in the month or so I've had them I've tended to listen to the first album more.

I fastened a thick metal plate over your "Nightwishy", printed "top-league" on it. "Disneyesque" isn't quite as bad, particularly as I know that you're taking the micky outta me ;D

Yeah, donno what's wrong with you, but I might just have a Micky Finn that can sort ya out :D

Maybe you just gotta crank up the volume more. If you only hear the booms, that might explain the dumbassed "Nightwishy"washy ::)

Iac you can't claim that Jari resembles any of NW's saloon metal babes :o

I was wondering whether you got Time I on my recom ? Or else, how did you get onto it ?


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-20, 04:05:44
it's a classic that would be nearly impossible to top.

Apart from your negation, Bupie, which I corrected, you got it right - this time ;)

Nine is fabulous, listened a lot to it *horns*


Shadows Fall:  The War Within

One of the most strenuous albums I've ever heard, harsh Boston metalcore. I bought it some years ago, and quit after a song or two. Now that I'm concentrating on metalcore, I remembered that I had some SF, and also that Phil Labonte - from All That Remains, one of my pantheon groups - had done the lead vocals on SF's first album.

If I hadn't fallen over a compliment to Brian Fair's lyrics, also mentioning that he holds a degree in literature, I would probably have left SF soon again. But now I did delve into his lyrics, and man, they're really good. Donno about the music yet, maybe it will fall into place a bit better too after some listens. Iac I ordered SF's latest album, Fire From The Sky ...

Anyone else here into metalcore ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-20, 15:57:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-20, 14:15:52
"Disneyesque" isn't quite as bad, particularly as I know that you're taking the micky outta me ;D

My apologies, that wasn't my intention there.


NP Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair (2014 Steven Wilson Remix)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-04-20, 18:40:07
jp: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-20, 22:56:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-04-20, 14:15:52

Apart from your negation, Bupie, which I corrected, you got it right - this time ;)

Thanks for the correction, my mistake. It must be because I live in an upside-down world these days  ;)

QuoteAnyone else here into metalcore ?

Do you really want an honest answer ?  ;D

NP Some local (and a bit more than that) heroes to start the day ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA2P-0D2yds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-04-21, 11:05:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-20, 15:57:46
My apologies, that wasn't my intention there.

Just kiddin, I don't take offense re music. I know what I like, and I no longer care what other people think about "my music". Most of what I consider best is very rare ;)

More seriously, I can see what you mean with "Nightwishy": The pulse is the same, but while NW is cliché upon cliché, WS pushes the format to its utter limits. Note Jari's very esoteric lyrics too, Jonesey. Everything on Time I has been taken to extremes, but still, entirely cohesive. This is the way music should be: a complete devotion and sacrifice of the artist to his/her art *horns*


Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-20, 22:56:20
Do you really want an honest answer ?  ;D

Admittedly metalcore is difficult to get into for melody-oriented people like us. What has surprised me most is that you find some of the deepest philosophical lyrics here. The music has its own conventions and aesthetics, which one can get used to and enjoy. Isn't that what being "proggie" is about: always being on the move and trying out new stuff, giving it a chance on its own terms ?

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I live in an upside-down world these days

Hey, why are you standing on your head, Bupie ? ;D


NP  Saxon:  Into The Labyrinth

Saxon is new to me. Not prog, but quite special and enjoyable moods. I got their latest Battering Ram too ...

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-04-21, 13:19:15
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-04-21, 11:05:16
More seriously, I can see what you mean with "Nightwishy"

Actually, I withdraw that accusation ;D  I was struggling to put my finger on what was familiar about the overall feel of the thing, but last night it came to me.  Much of Time I (especially at the start) reminds me of the "Game of Thrones" theme music.  There, that ain't quite so bad ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-04-21, 13:21:19
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-20, 04:05:44
I would recommend to get Nine first if you don't know it yet cause it's a classic that won't be nearly impossible to top.

And you can also check their live gig in Japan here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjgskpEkmUA

Thanks.  Already got the first three albums, but that video is new to me.  Same performance as the Havoc live bonus disc?

NP Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-04-21, 18:42:11
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-04-21, 20:25:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-04-21, 13:19:15
Actually, I withdraw that accusation ;D  I was struggling to put my finger on what was familiar about the overall feel of the thing, but last night it came to me.  Much of Time I (especially at the start) reminds me of the "Game of Thrones" theme music.  There, that ain't quite so bad ;)

I've never seen or read anything GoT. Only thing I know about it is that there now are three or four Danish actors gambolling about in it (probably playing some Viking type characters with a barbarian accent), and it's set in some gothic frame. Not really my thingy :-\

Pretty bad nightmare you must've had >:(

But Jonesey, maybe you should get past the first track. True, that one's very tinckle-tinckle, but already in the second track you get more kickass than you can keep track of ;)


NP  Five Finger Death Punch:  Got Your Six *horns*

Nice and melodic in a creepy way, love that sound, pantheon group. Only minus is that their lyrics seem rather simple. But for that I got my metalcore.

Btw if you guys wanna break habit and listen to some good metalcore, then I can recommend: All That Remains, Lamb of God, Arcane Roots (got that one from Cap), Textures (Dutch), Dillinger Escape Plan, all these pantheon with me, As I Lay Dying, and for the real hardy, Shadows Fall.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-22, 17:06:41
Leprous - "The Congregation"

Riverside - "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-04-22, 19:26:27
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
np: Cosmograf - When Age Has Done Its Duty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-04-23, 13:19:38
JP Circus Maximus - Havoc
NP Circus Maximus - Havoc

Excellent album, liking it more every time I play it *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-04-23, 18:57:54
pp: Within Temptation - Mother Earth
jp: Anathema - Weather Systems (5.1 version, always a nice experience).
np: Huis - Neither In Heaven (On Spotify, already ordered it. Like it at least as much as the debut album 8)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-04-25, 18:51:42
pp: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
jp: Fischer-Z - Going Deaf For A Living
np: Mystery - Theather Of The Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2016-04-26, 12:10:30
Half Moon Run - Full Circle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azV0Y7v6wsg

has anyone noticed, that we must have crossed 1 million views of this topic recently...?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-04-26, 18:46:03
Redemption - The Art Of Loss *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-04-27, 03:22:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-04-21, 13:21:19
Thanks.  Already got the first three albums, but that video is new to me.  Same performance as the Havoc live bonus disc?

Yes, I think so. Glad that you like Havoc, I still have it rated way below Nine, missing some progressive elements and standout tracks but I hope it will grow on me. I already enjoy a lot half of it.

NP Dream Theater - The Astonishing

Well, let's be honest : the more I (try to) listen to this one, the less I hope to see the light at the end of this loooong tunnel ... :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-27, 11:55:05
Leaves' Eyes Symphonies of the Night - first spin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-04-27, 18:58:39
pp: Muse - Drones
pp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
jp: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-04-28, 03:41:01
NP Spock's Beard - The Oblivion Particle

I'll have a listen to Enchant's The Great Divide afterwards so I can compare these Ted Leonard's last outputs. I think SB has an edge at the winning spot so far but we'll see how it ends ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-04-28, 18:02:02
Listening to Dream Theater - "Images And Words" with mom and dad. Neither complaining. Mum's even humming along. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-04-28, 18:50:22
pp: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
jp: Antimatter - The Judas Table
np: Riverside - Out Of Myself  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 06:56:37
Haken - "Affinity"
On shuffle on Spotify. Later today I'll have the 2 disc CD version! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2016-04-29, 12:38:43
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 06:56:37
Haken - "Affinity"
On shuffle on Spotify. Later today I'll have the 2 disc CD version! ;D

Me too , except not on shuffle

The 80's references are great  :D

Listened to the Mountain this week and that has really grown on me as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 14:45:48
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2016-04-29, 12:38:43
Me too , except not on shuffle

The 80's references are great  :D

Listened to the Mountain this week and that has really grown on me as well.

I have the physical copy in my hands right now!! (Well, strictly speaking, I just put it aside, because I'm typing that I have it in my hands right now (which isn't really true, because........)).

The artwork is pretty cool actually. And, like I said, I heard a few songs already, and, indeed, the 80's references are great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-29, 15:40:59
Enchant - Live At Last 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-04-29, 19:02:35
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-29, 20:12:10
Spock's Beard - Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-04-30, 20:10:25
Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-04-30, 20:43:07
X-Panda - Walpurgis Night Live In Tartu (Live EP on Spotify. Really like this 'fresh' music. Also a new album later this year, autobuy! *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-05-01, 21:30:41
Neal Morse - Momentum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-05-02, 19:01:34
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-05-03, 04:17:36
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2016-04-28, 03:41:01
NP Spock's Beard - The Oblivion Particle

I'll have a listen to Enchant's The Great Divide afterwards so I can compare these Ted Leonard's last outputs. I think SB has an edge at the winning spot so far but we'll see how it ends ...

NP Enchant - The Great Divide

A bit later than expected ... and it's a much closer call than I would have thought. Actually, TGD is so good that I am playing it for the second time in a row. So now I reckon I'll have to play the SB's album right afterwards  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-05-03, 19:57:33
jp: Threshold - For The Journey
np: Teramaze - Her Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-04, 18:51:06
jp: Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
np: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-05-05, 19:28:57
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-05-05, 21:22:39
Symphony X - Symphony X

Hmm, it's only my first listen but I'm a little underwhelmed after hearing much of the later stuff :-[
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-05-06, 15:24:01
I'm four hours early home from work, which is not bad at all considering the fantastic weather!!

Now listening to Discipline on Spotify. Not bad either. I've listened quite a lot to "To Shatter All Accord" when it came out. With Spotify I'm kinda forced to listen to the earlier albums too, but I just found out that that's no punishment in this case!

Pretty good stuff actually! Reminds me of Marillion a lot but with a lot of classic rock elements.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-05-06, 18:13:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-05-06, 15:24:01

Now listening to Discipline on Spotify. Not bad either. I've listened quite a lot to "To Shatter All Accord" when it came out.

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-05-06, 18:34:21
jp: Haken - Affinity (To hear what the fuss is about, but finished it after hearing CMV at 'The Architect' ::). Didn't like it at all, too Yes-alike. Working on my nerves :).)
np: Redemption - The Art Of Loss (A fine album *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-05-07, 12:27:19
Camel ~ Rajaz  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-05-07, 12:36:17
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-05-07, 19:24:20
Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-05-09, 19:58:23
Sound Of Contact - Dimensionaut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-05-10, 07:34:20
Kino - "Picture"

Still a wonderful album. Love this so much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-05-11, 17:05:54
JP Tiles Off The Floor
NP Tiles Fly Paper

And thinking I need to buy "Pretending 2 Run"...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-11, 19:49:24
jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-05-11, 20:19:22
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-11, 19:49:24
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe

Good call.  I've just this minute ordered a copy and am wondering what's on the DVD 8)


JP: Robin Trower Go My Way
NP: Robin Trower Someday Blues

No doubt there'll be some Fischer-Z later this evening: "I've got a weakness for the arts, I like to study private parts" ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-11, 20:27:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-05-11, 20:19:22
Good call.  I've just this minute ordered a copy and am wondering what's on the DVD 8)

No doubt there'll be some Fischer-Z later this evening: "I've got a weakness for the arts, I like to study private parts" ;)
Hey, another F-Z fan. Going to see them live on Friday 13th (I'm not superstitious ;)), looking forward to it 8). Will probably buy the cd/DVD there. I've heard it several time on Spotify and it seems the best Fischer Z album after John Watts his solo career to me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-05-12, 19:27:28
jp: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS (Recommended by a friend and it's really a great album. Will certainly play it again!)
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe (Again, preparing for tomorrow's gig 8).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-05-13, 02:53:44
I was going to write that I remember Fischer Z from a song featuring on the Streets of Fire movie soundtrack and ask Steve for his approval on how cute Diane Lane was in that movie (how on Earth can Michael Pare walk away from her at the end of the movie !?) ... then after a check I realized that I confused Fischer Z with The Fixx, with some additional confusion coming from Fischer Z having an album called Red Skies Over Paradise when The Fixx had a hit song called Red Skies at the same period. Fascinating story, isn't it ? Anyway, I still have a soft spot for Streets of Fire, a weird movie and a commercial disaster but maybe also some kind of a cult thing for a few ex-teenagers of that time including myself. The two live music scenes with the Jim Steinman meatloaf style songs are a must-watch IMO. Go to YT and type "streets of fire nowhere fast" or "streets of fire tonight is what it means to be young" and you'll get the picture.

NP Enchant - The Great Divide

Becoming addictive. I now can strongly recommend it, especially the SE with the bonus CD that will give you access to a few Enchant classics.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-05-13, 11:31:48
Fischer-Z Word Salad

Wish I was going to a gig tonight!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-05-15, 23:48:00
Steve Hackett - "Wolflight"

On Spotify, which means I get to hear it in random order with occasionally a song from another album. And adverts in between a couple songs...

Still, I figured that this album is really nice!

Who's with me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-05-16, 12:30:05
Symphony X - Iconoclast *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-05-16, 18:52:11
Bill Nelson And The Gentlemen Rocketeers - Live In Concert At Metropolis Studios, London

Stellar performances of both Be Bop Deluxe and later material 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:07:16
NP  Kalisia:  Cybion

If you guys want to be challenged by something that both lyrically and musically pushes the limits in all ways, but still is melodic, atmospheric, and evocative, than here it is. It's mindblowing in the truest sense of the word.

The story, or rather stories, take time to fathom. One of the main stories is about an advanced civilisation, the Arkens, who travel to Earth to help us out, but we refuse their help, as we want to work things out for ourselves. Anyways the Arkens keep an eye on us and guard us.

One of the side stories that I find very intriguing is about a Japanese dude, superintelligent, who developes a technology to make humans immortal, tho with some unfortunate side effects. He uses this tech on himself, but then gets thrown out of his nerdiness by falling in love with a wonderful woman - French of course, as the Kalisia guys are French. A love affair between an immortal and a mortal, quite dramatic. We've seen this before, in Anubis Gate's The Detached - also interestingly from 2009 - but here it takes a quite different course, e.g it's strictly forbidden by the Circle of Immortals to get close to mortals.

I hear you guys thinking Ayreon, and yes, there's a lot that reminds one of Ayreon, and Arjen is even in on this project, but Cybion is heavier and edgier - more to my taste, of course.

And yes, surprising: These are Frenchies. The French have really taken the lead!

This epos has clearly brewed long in the head of mastermind Brett Caldas-Lima, altho I understand that several of the other guys in Kalisia were vitally in on it too.

Wikipedia writes: Kalisia is a French progressive metal band founded in 1994. In 2009 the band released their first full-length album, Cybion, originally planned for 2003, mainly consisting of a one-hour song. It features guest appearances by Angela Gossow, Paul Masvidal and Arjen Anthony Lucassen.

Reminds me a lot of Wintersun's Time, has the same grandness, vastness, and perfection, and both take the mind to new vistas.

Guys, do yourselves a favor and get into these two albums. I'll be the first to admit that there's a tremendous amount of great music around these days ... but these two albums go further ....

See if you dare. Tip: Requires a full listen. Several in fact. And get into the lyrics ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:22:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-05-13, 11:31:48
Fischer-Z Word Salad

Wish I was going to a gig tonight!
I did and it was awesome. The big hits were played: 'So Long', 'The Worker' and 'Marliese' and many tracks from my favourite album 'Red Skies Over Paradise'. A great set, though a bit short: 1 hour and 20 minutes.

pp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
jp: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:42:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:07:16
NP  Kalisia:  Cybion

Interesting. I'll check it out and let you know.

Today I listened to some Radiohead and Bjørn Lynne albums on spotify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-05-17, 13:49:38
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:42:07
Interesting. I'll check it out and let you know.

Yes, do that. I actually think you'll enjoy it, once you get properly into it. You like scifi philosophic stuff, and you can take some growl and harshness, as long as most of it rocks, which it does :)

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Today I listened to some Radiohead and Bjørn Lynne albums on spotify.

Yeah, I heard that Radiohead is out with a new album. Lookin forward to listenin to it. This is something that Ms 007 and I share :)


Played:  Wintersun Time  &  Kalisia Cybion

Just to make sure that I didn't use too big words. I didn't  *horns*


Images at Twilight:  Kings

The IaT guys are active members of the Starfire Fan Group and have become friends of mine, and Kings is very much influenced by Sagoth. Quite an epos. I find the lyrics intriguing. The music: I don't know yet, it seems somewhat monotonous at first listens. Let's see ...


NP  Faith No More:  Sol Invictus

Their latest, from 2015 ...

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-05-17, 16:07:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-05-17, 13:49:38
Yes, do that. I actually think you'll enjoy it, once you get properly into it. You like scifi philosophic stuff, and you can take some growl and harshness, as long as most of it rocks, which it does :)

I tried Kalisia's "Cybion" on YouTube today, and it was not bad! I've been listening to it for aprox 30 minutes then I got a bit bored and switched to:

Steve Hackett - "Wolflight"

Really love this guy's style. I think he's a perfect example of a Prog Legend of the golden age who still knows how to make good prog. There are not many like him!

@Nicky, don't worry, I'll give Kalisia another spin soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-05-17, 18:48:15
jp: The Cry featuring John Watts - Quick Quick Slow
np: Profuna Ocean - In Vacuum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-05-18, 06:44:38
Discipline. - "To Shatter All Accord"

What a pleasant listen. Does this band still exist? This album dates back to 2011...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2016-05-18, 09:29:18
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-05-18, 06:44:38
Discipline. - "To Shatter All Accord"

What a pleasant listen. Does this band still exist? This album dates back to 2011...

They have released a live album in 2015, This One's for England.
The majority of the songs are from To Shatter All Accord and Unfolded like Staircase.

When you take a look at their discography, you see that it's not really strange that the last studio album dates from 2011.
The album before To Shatter All Accord is Unfolded like Staircase and was released in 1997.  ;)

They released a re-issue of their first album Chaos out of Order, which isn't noted in their discography, in 2013.
Haven't heard that album yet.

All you ever wanted to know about the band Discipline. (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=82)

Fun fact: There is a well known american hard core band who has the same name.
And apparently there is a Dutch Discipline as well.

Personal note: To me the song When She Dreams She Dreams in Color is a modern day masterpiece. :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-05-18, 13:15:47
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

A while since I last played this and I'm wondering the heck why! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-18, 18:27:28
Nine Stones Close - Leaves
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-18, 20:02:43
Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-05-18, 20:15:49
Marillion - "Seasons End"

Still a very good album. One of their best.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-05-19, 06:09:42
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-05-18, 13:15:47
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

A while since I last played this and I'm wondering the heck why! *horns*
Yes, a great album and a brilliant artwork. Unfortunately, the man dressed as a king on the picture, who appears to be Andy Ditchfield's father, passed away last year and the singer of the band quit music due to illness a few years ago. A third album is still theorically on its way but it could take a while before it is released  :P

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-05-18, 20:15:49
Marillion - "Seasons End"

Still a very good album. One of their best.

Indeed.

NP The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment

I am playing the bonus CD at the moment and really enjoying it a lot  *horns* Well worth the extra euros. Actually, the two original songs that feature on this bonus CD -New Jerusalem and Doomsday Destiny- would fit nicely on the main CD ... which would allow some space for more live songs on the bonus CD. Not that I am complaining, only feeling sympathetic for the people who bought the regular edition and are missing some great songs.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-05-19, 09:04:47
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2016-05-19, 06:09:42
NP The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment

I am playing the bonus CD at the moment and really enjoying it a lot  *horns* Well worth the extra euros. Actually, the two original songs that feature on this bonus CD -New Jerusalem and Doomsday Destiny- would fit nicely on the main CD ... which would allow some space for more live songs on the bonus CD. Not that I am complaining, only feeling sympathetic for the people who bought the regular edition and are missing some great songs.

I absolutely agree. New Jerusalem and Doomsday Destiny are both really good songs. And since the regular cd is just over 50 minutes, they could've fit these songs in easily. Though I have to say that for me, the ideal lenght of a single album is between 45-60 minutes. With these two added it would be 65 minutes. ;)

Still, two wonderful songs that really add to the experience/experiment.

About more live songs: these songs are from the MorseFest 2014 live dvd/cd, which was not yet released at that time. If you don't have it yet, please do yourself a favour and buy it. It focuses on "Testimony" and "One" full albums. It's the best Neal Morse related live dvd I have seen. And I've seen them all!

And while we're at it, I really really hope they filmed MorseFest 2015 for dvd release: The whole "?" and "Sola Scriptura" albums. That should be fantastic!
Also coming up MorseFest 2016: The whole "Snow" album with Neal Morse + Spock's Beard, they better film that too!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-05-19, 18:23:48
jp: Antimatter - The Judas Table
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-05-19, 20:05:41
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2016-05-17, 16:07:34
... bored ...

There you sure surprised me, Paxi, I hadn't exactly expected that word used on Cybion ???

But I'm aware that with such intense music and lyrics, if one aint used to it, one has to initially take it in smaller portions.

You could well start next time with Part 2 (Track 6). There you have the very touching dialogue between the immortal, Keiji, and the mortal, Stephanie. There's some nice music attending it.


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@Nicky, don't worry, I'll give Kalisia another spin soon.

8)


Played:  ELO:  Eldorado  *horns*

There's some real magic in ELO. This is the album with the wonderful "Can't Get It Out of My Head". Also the title song and Boy Blue are superb.

I just need Xanadu now, then I have the (for me) essential series from Eldorado to Time, plus Jeff's latest Alone In The Universe.

Many people call ELO "commercial". I'd say that they haven't listened properly to'm. If one listens attentively, there's so much wonderful melody, compositional mastery, variation, lyrical depth, surprising details, small twists and humor. Jeff really took the flame from the Beatles.


Cloudscape:  I  *horns*

Their debut album has some super songs, particularly Under Fire and Aqua 275. Some of the songs were very hard to find on the Net some years ago. The cd is also rare, and expensive. I'm real happy that I have it now. I have an additional three Cloudscape albums.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-05-20, 04:23:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-05-19, 09:04:47
About more live songs: these songs are from the MorseFest 2014 live dvd/cd, which was not yet released at that time. If you don't have it yet, please do yourself a favour and buy it. It focuses on "Testimony" and "One" full albums. It's the best Neal Morse related live dvd I have seen. And I've seen them all!
Thanks for the recommendation. Actually, TGE makes me eager for more Neal Morse but I know I could easily end disappointed since Neal tends to repeat his own formula ad libitum.

So far, it still may sound rather "fresh" to my ears because I am far from completeness with Neal Morse, especially on his own name. I have the four Transatlantic (and not liking the last one much), the two Flying Colors (mixed bags for me), SB's V, Neal's Sola Scriptura and TGE. I also listened twice to Songs From November but did not like it at all.

So I think that I have a pretty good idea of Neal's music while lacking any listen of some consensual great albums as Snow, ?, One or Testimony to name a few. So maybe it's time for me to investigate those ?

PP Peter Gee - Songs From The Heart

I am quite impressed by this compilation. Actually, I am more pleased listening to it than to most of the Pendragon albums that I own. Is it prog rock ? Probably not but it's nevertheless very good. But don't expect pyrotechnics or heavy riffing, this is mostly muted classic rock. For your quieter moments.

NP Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-05-20, 13:56:18
JP Genesis - Foxtrot
NP Genesis - Nursery Cryme

Back to my roots *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-05-20, 18:22:36
jp: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-05-20, 20:00:20
Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts

'It takes a few listening before this album unfolds its beauty', I've read in a review. Just heard the album for the first time and I think I have to agree ;). It's a fine album but is it just me or do (almost) all of the songs look like each other? ::) But I will definitely play the album more often.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-05-21, 12:50:58
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-05-21, 14:04:43
Agent Fresco - Destrier  *horns*

My discovery of last year 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-05-21, 19:30:22
Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-05-22, 11:59:58
Circus Maximus - Havoc  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-05-23, 16:22:33
Dante ~ When We Were Beautiful... *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-05-23, 19:00:10
jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-05-24, 18:48:14
Royal Hunt - Cargo (2cd, live. Almost finished it and pleasantly surprised, really like what I hear!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-05-24, 20:20:10
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-05-24, 18:48:14
Royal Hunt - Cargo (2cd, live. Almost finished it and pleasantly surprised, really like what I hear!)

If you had listened to me, you would have realised that five years ago, Teunis ;)

They are really super, aint they *horns*

Just avoid the album Show Me How To Live, quite a letdown :(

All the albums from Paradox (nb 4, with DC) to X are superb. My fave is "Collision Course... Paradox 2".

I've seen'm live twice, lately just a few months ago (as I wrote at the time in the Room), both times in Amager Bio in Cop. DC is a fabulous singer and performer. Sadly there were only some 200 guests. He deserves a much bigger and more active audience. But the serious rock scene in Denmark is unfortunately much smaller than in Norway, Sweden and Finland.


NP  Kvelertak:  Nattesferd *horns*

Much better than I expected. Saw'm live at Copenhell some years ago, where it didn't click for me.

But then I heard a song from Nattesferd, which whetted my appetite (for destruction), and I'm really happy that I got the cd.

They sing in Norwegian. It's amusing to read the Amazon reviews, where the reviewers are guessing out of the blue about what Kvelertak are singing about. Actually the lyrics are very profound, mythological, about the deep themes of life. Surprisingly the music is quite upbeat, rather classic rock and metal, with shouted vocals, but with enuff twists and turns to keep one fastened. Super, really good 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-05-24, 22:34:17
Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia

Utterly perfect *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2016-05-25, 02:33:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-05-24, 20:20:10

NP  Kvelertak:  Nattesferd *horns*


Strangely enough, I saw advertising posters on some walls for this one in Melbourne. The world is a small place ...

NP Spock's Beard - Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep

I am in symphonic prog mood these days in case you would not have noticed  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-05-25, 07:18:13
NP:
Devin Townsend - "Casualties Of Cool"

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-05-24, 22:34:17
Roine Stolt - Hydrophonia

Finally, I see someone else besides me who likes this album! It's completely instrumental, but somehow it manages to hold my attention. Love it!

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-05-25, 02:33:10
NP Spock's Beard - Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep

Another very nice album indeed. There are at least one or two gems on this one.

And now I know what to play next:
Roine Stolt's "Hydrophonia"
Spock's Beard's "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-05-25, 14:26:34
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2016-05-25, 02:33:10
Strangely enough, I saw advertising posters on some walls for this one in Melbourne. The world is a small place ...

Yeah, Kvelertak have become quite big. They have the energy of metal that (many) people like, and since they sing in Norwegian, they don't make one (i.e. non-Scandinavians) think deeply about life ;)


NP  ELO:  Discovery *horns*

So much wonderful melody and atmosphere on this one - mmmmm 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-25, 19:38:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-05-24, 20:20:10
They are really super, aint they *horns*

All the albums from Paradox (nb 4, with DC) to X are superb. My fave is "Collision Course... Paradox 2".
I'll dig into them starting with your fave, thanks :).

Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts (3rd listen. Don't know, a bit 'too much of the same' so far, but I don't give up yet ;).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-05-26, 13:18:10
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-05-26, 18:53:08
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-25, 19:38:38
I'll dig into them starting with your fave, thanks :).
Unfortunately it was not on Spotify and couldn't find a proper link to the album on YouTube. Played instead:

jp: Royal Hunt - A Life To Die For (.. and liked it a lot)
np: Moon Safari - Lover's End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-05-26, 19:13:17
Haken ~ Affinity

What a superb album, again!!!  *horns*
Never a dull moment with these guys.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-05-26, 20:45:02
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-25, 19:38:38
I'll dig into them starting with your fave, thanks :).

Yeah, tell my what you think about'm, Teunis ...

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-05-26, 18:53:08
Unfortunately it was not on Spotify and couldn't find a proper link to the album on YouTube. Played instead:

jp: Royal Hunt - A Life To Die For (.. and liked it a lot)

Yeah, I remember some five years ago when I was looking for YouTubes with RH that there were surprisingly few.

You'll have to go by songs, Teunis.

But get Collision Course. It'll afford you many hours of enjoyment. And then get the neighboring albums.

When DC returned to RH the group got itself one of the best singers in the World, but strangely Maestro André lost - or waived - a lot of his prog cutting edge - a bit like with Ten after Chris Francis' term, but obviously for a different reason. It makes sense to compare these two groups ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-05-25, 19:38:38
Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts (3rd listen. Don't know, a bit 'too much of the same' so far, but I don't give up yet ;).)

Yeah, that's my take on Katatonia too. Some years ago I bought three consecutive K-albums, but after a few plays, I simply lost interest. It's not a group that I follow any longer :-\


Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-05-26, 13:18:10
Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black

This otoh is a group that I'm sure will satisfy as long as you and I are denizens of this planet, Jonesey *horns*

Have you listened to Jeff's post-Nevermore stuff ? Also superb !!!


NP  Miles Davis (and friends):  Aura

A rather unfamiliar musical language for me, but interesting ... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-05-27, 18:30:46
NP  Olivia Newton-John & ELO:  Xanadu

A mixed pot, but some real wonderful songs on this one. The title song brought tears in my eyes, it's so wistful, and Olivia sings it so beautifully.

When one reaches my age, and still is active, one tends to forget one's youth. Jeff brought all that back :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-05-27, 21:27:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-05-26, 20:45:02
Have you listened to Jeff's post-Nevermore stuff ? Also superb !!!

I've got Plains and Zero, both of which are seriously good *horns*


Big Big Train - Folklore.  A particularly strong release, methinks, even though this is only the third time I've played it.  I had to Google "Telling The Bees" as it's not a custom I've come across before.  Educational, this prog lark...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-05-28, 16:09:45
Big Big Train - From Stone And Steel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-05-28, 17:03:50
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"

:o :o :o
Could this be the album of the year???

This is "Milliontown" 2.0. It's how "Experiments In Mass Appeal" should have been. Actually, it's like a perfect mix of Milliontown and EIMA.
I was a bit disappointed with EIMA, but now Frost is back with probably their best album.
Not even finished my first listen, but boy this is what I expect from Frost!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-05-29, 19:10:01
NP
Beardfish - "+4626-Comfortzone"

Very pleasant!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-05-30, 10:11:42
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-05-28, 17:03:50
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"

:o :o :o
Could this be the album of the year???

This is "Milliontown" 2.0. It's how "Experiments In Mass Appeal" should have been. Actually, it's like a perfect mix of Milliontown and EIMA.
I was a bit disappointed with EIMA, but now Frost is back with probably their best album.
Not even finished my first listen, but boy this is what I expect from Frost!

I like EIMA very much, though the music is somewhat more industrial-orientated, by the lack of a better word.
A bit less neo-prog.
I found it refreshing that Declan Burke was involved as the singer.
Am curious about the new album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-05-30, 13:01:03
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2016-05-30, 10:11:42
I like EIMA very much, though the music is somewhat more industrial-orientated, by the lack of a better word.
A bit less neo-prog.
I found it refreshing that Declan Burke was involved as the singer.
Am curious about the new album.


I also like "EIMA", but it was very different from "Milliontown" indeed. It seems that "Falling Satellites" is the missing link between these albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-06-02, 21:17:12
Just played:
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
Very impressed. But I also realise that it's been eight years since their previous album. So of course I am happy with this album! Let's see whether I'm still enthusiastic about it at the end of the year. For now, it's number 1.

You can really tell which songs were written by both Jem and John, because there's definitely some Kino and Lonely Robot in it.
And there's some Frost in Lonely Robot as well.
Actually, it's quite fun to discover these things.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-06-03, 12:39:21
Queensryche - Live Evolution
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-06-03, 16:04:33
Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

Still a great album, though it has been some time since I last played it.
The diversity is immens, and it's great to hear a melodic LaBrie instead of the Hetfield-LaBrie.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2016-06-04, 06:12:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2016-06-03, 16:04:33
Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

Still a great album, though it has been some time since I last played it.
The diversity is immens, and it's great to hear a melodic LaBrie instead of the Hetfield-LaBrie.
I wish I could agree but unfortunately so far I can't. A major disappointment for me  :P

NP Neal Morse - Testimony
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-06-04, 07:49:41
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2016-06-04, 06:12:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2016-06-03, 16:04:33
Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

Still a great album, though it has been some time since I last played it.
The diversity is immens, and it's great to hear a melodic LaBrie instead of the Hetfield-LaBrie.

I wish I could agree but unfortunately so far I can't. A major disappointment for me  :P

I have to say, that while I do like the album, I just hope they'll go back to normal album making again.
Actually, I would really like a "Train Of Thought" kind of album again. Their selftitled album was a big disappointment for me, and "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" was hit and miss. Even "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" didn't do it for me all the way.


NP:
Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

I recommend making a customized playlist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-06-05, 11:56:04
Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-06-06, 05:59:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-06-05, 11:56:04
Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf

I tried this one for it gets so much praise but it did nothing for me. But I don't recall liking any stoner rock album anyway. A tip for a retry, someone ?

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-06-04, 07:49:41
I have to say, that while I do like the album, I just hope they'll go back to normal album making again.
Actually, I would really like a "Train Of Thought" kind of album again. Their selftitled album was a big disappointment for me, and "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" was hit and miss. Even "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" didn't do it for me all the way.
I really love every bit of BC&SL. ADTOE took me some time but I really enjoy it in full now and it features Breaking All Illusions which is in my top 5 of DT songs. The self titled, I like it reasonably, the only (but huge) letdown being the "epic". The Astonishing, though, I could really do without. And it's the first time since WDADUthat I would not mind giving away a DT album ...

NP Dream Theater - ADTOE
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-06-07, 13:08:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-06-05, 11:56:04
Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf

Super album, QOTSA are pantheon with me *horns*


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2016-06-03, 16:04:33
Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

Still a great album, though it has been some time since I last played it. The diversity is immense ...

Agree! It's a classic DT-album - well, which DT-album since W&I is not ? Gradually getting into it - got several other albums to get into ;)

And Master Petrucci's solos are still spellbinding!


Main album currently:

TesseracT:  Polaris

Sounds like it sounds ;) transcendent, cool, easy flowing, but sufficiently dramatic too - actually not so far from Leprous Coal and Congregation, a similar mood, a bit heavier and more djent 8)

Acle Kahney is genius!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2016-06-07, 15:25:26
Flower Kings - "City Of Angels"
From 'The Rainmaker"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-06-09, 22:58:06
Listening to Big Big Train's "Folklore" and liking it very much!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-06-10, 10:21:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-06-09, 22:58:06
Listening to Big Big Train's "Folklore" and liking it very much!!

Yes, that one is tempting.

PP Steve Lukather - Transition I really like this one, a classic.

JF Larry Carlton - Fingerprints Easy listening jazz rock. I play it from time to time, it's pretty cool.

NP Neal Morse - ? It's pretty cool too  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-06-10, 17:28:48
Today I listened to Major Parkinson's "Twilight Cinema".
I discovered this band through Progstreaming.com and was really fascinated by it. This album is quite good and it has a dark edge to it. I think that's because of the weird vocal style.
Anyone here who knows this band/album?
I must say it's probably on the border of Prog. It's hard to say that I love it, perhaps I shouldn't, but I can't help liking it.

Oh and this song is pretty funny too (from their 2010 album):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw1qjA84aUk

Catchy and weird!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-06-10, 19:22:32
About Royal Hunt:
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-05-26, 20:45:02
Yeah, tell my what you think about'm, Teunis ...

But get Collision Course. It'll afford you many hours of enjoyment. And then get the neighboring albums.
What I've heard until then was very promising indeed. Didn't have time to listen any further, because I was away for two weeks of holidays without being able to listen to YT tracks. Will listen to it as soon as possible, but first I'll have to dig into my 3 new releases:

pp: Airbag - Disconnected (Sounding great already after 1 listening, very recognisably Airbag indeed but refreshing also.)
jp: Huis - Neither In Heaven (Already heard it on streaming sites, even better through the stereo system naturally. Great album and like it even more than the debut!)
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites (Most anticipated release of the three. Not convinced by first listening, needs more listenings but I'm sure I'll eventually dig it :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-11, 09:42:38
Steve Porcaro - Someday/Somehow

First solo album by Toto's keyboardist, also released yesterday. Listening to it on Spotify. It's a nice collection of songs, but they're all ballads. I like ballads between heavier tracks, but a whole album of them bores the pants off me ... Will give it another listen or two, but although I'm a Toto fan, I'll probably not be buying this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-11, 19:12:51
jp: Big Big Train - Folklore (You have to hear this one, they said. I've heard the whole album, but I really wonder why ::). Some nice moments, that's all. At least for me ;).)
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites (For the third time and now by headphones. That really helps! The album is sinking in, but not the 'wow' feeling that I had with 'Milliontown' yet.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-06-11, 22:06:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-11, 19:12:51
jp: Big Big Train - Folklore (You have to hear this one, they said. I've heard the whole album, but I really wonder why ::). Some nice moments, that's all. At least for me ;).)

Try again. ;) And again. ;D And then some more. ::) I must be sounding like Nicky now, but I just can't believe this band is not bigger here in the room... (Pardon the pun)

Again, I'm listening to this one!

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-11, 19:12:51
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites (For the third time and now by headphones. That really helps! The album is sinking in, but not the 'wow' feeling that I had with 'Milliontown' yet.)

I know what you mean. Milliontown was monumental. It was a big leap in Prog. For me, Falling Satellites is at least as good, probably better, but the 'amazing!-effect' is a lot less.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-06-12, 22:05:40
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-06-11, 22:06:03
Try again. ;) And again. ;D And then some more. ::) I must be sounding like Nicky now, but I just can't believe this band is not bigger here in the room... (Pardon the pun)
Maybe it's indeed a matter of repeated listening, but I found it a bit annoying from time to time (which I have always with the music of Yes ;)). I'll give it a second listen.

Quote
I know what you mean. Milliontown was monumental. It was a big leap in Prog. For me, Falling Satellites is at least as good, probably better, but the 'amazing!-effect' is a lot less.
Played it again today. I so want to like it a lot, so it gets many listening *horns*. It does get better and better ...

Just listened to Radio Sympho Shop, where I heard an exciting track of a Finnish band called 'Thence'. Will check it out on Spotify. Way too busy at the moment :D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-06-13, 08:13:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-06-12, 22:05:40
Maybe it's indeed a matter of repeated listening, but I found it a bit annoying from time to time (which I have always with the music of Yes ;)). I'll give it a second listen.

Actually, you're right, it does sound like Yes from time to time! Especially some of the guitar parts. But it's mostly Genesis what I hear.

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-06-12, 22:05:40
Played it again today. I so want to like it a lot, so it gets many listening *horns*. It does get better and better ...

A new Frost* album is always so different from other Prog releases. I think it's proggier. I like it a lot. Yet, there's always a hint of Pop in it.

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-06-12, 22:05:40
Just listened to Radio Sympho Shop, where I heard an exciting track of a Finnish band called 'Thence'. Will check it out on Spotify. Way too busy at the moment :D.

How can you be way too busy on a Sunday at 22:00... ;D
Well, keep us informed about Thence.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-06-13, 14:16:35
Haken - Affinity (Instrumental bonus CD)

Starting to get into this now, after a slow start.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-06-13, 18:50:03
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-06-13, 08:13:42
Actually, you're right, it does sound like Yes from time to time! Especially some of the guitar parts. But it's mostly Genesis what I hear.
The people who recommended me BBT also mentioned that when I said that I founded the music 'difficult' and 'nervous' (gepiel ::)) like Yes. Funny :).

Quote
A new Frost* album is always so different from other Prog releases. I think it's proggier. I like it a lot. Yet, there's always a hint of Pop in it.
Yeah, definitely. The category 'neo prog' they are usually put in doesn't fit them. In fact they hate it I read ;).

Quote
How can you be way too busy on a Sunday at 22:00... ;D
Well, keep us informed about Thence.
I meant with 'busy' that I still have so many albums to check out including my 3 latest purchases.

jp: Crystal Palace - Dawn Of Eternity
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-06-14, 03:33:58
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-11, 09:42:38
Steve Porcaro - Someday/Somehow

First solo album by Toto's keyboardist, also released yesterday. Listening to it on Spotify. It's a nice collection of songs, but they're all ballads. I like ballads between heavier tracks, but a whole album of them bores the pants off me ... Will give it another listen or two, but although I'm a Toto fan, I'll probably not be buying this album.
It worries me to read this since I had rather high expectations for this one. I will try it and let you know if I share your feeling.

NP Neal Morse - One

Creation ticks all the boxes with me, it's just everything that I like with Neal. The rest of the album, time will tell ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-06-14, 19:16:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2016-06-14, 03:33:58
It worries me to read this since I had rather high expectations for this one. I will try it and let you know if I share your feeling.
Ok, curious. If you like the ballads of Toto and don't mind them being on one album, you'll love it ;).

Quote
NP Neal Morse - One

Creation ticks all the boxes with me, it's just everything that I like with Neal. The rest of the album, time will tell ...
I do like the album, except for one track: 'Author Of Confusion'.

jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song (Interesting album which will get more airplay over here.)
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising (Fun album, really like it!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-06-15, 19:46:02
jp: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-06-15, 20:22:17
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-06-11, 22:06:03
... I must be sounding like Nicky now ...

Since my name now appears in two posts ;) I thought I should comment:

Yeah, very few people are willing to leave their comfort zone, even for limited excursions. If they do, it's to climb Mount Everest or something else exterior, not to try out challenging culture, particularly not music. While I'm aware of this state of affairs, I occasionally like to test and challenge it. On a so-called prog site, one would expect people to be prepared to venture out to the cutting edge of rock ;)

Just to recollect, some (not all) of the cutting-edge albums - lyrics and music - these days are Wintersun Time, Kalisia Cybion, Keep of Kalessin Epistemology, and Tesseract Altered State - tips here to the adventurous :)


And a recent cutting-edge discovery of mine:

NP  Fear Factory:  Genexus

Whew!!! - but this is for the real daring *horns*

Here's the only slow song on the album, the concluding piece Expiration Date - very atmospheric and philosophical 8)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RprNzMtfDrM

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-06-16, 00:42:29
TesseracT is pretty good indeed. They really stood out when I was exploring the 'djent' subgenre some five years back or so. (I also remember Periphery and Skyharbor and of course Cloudkicker.) Don't listen to them that much anymore (actually for over a year now), but perhaps I should change that.

I'm listening to Big Big Train on a daily basis now. Loving the "Folklore" album! But I think I like the "English Electric" albums just a bit more. Still, this album is pretty much number one for 2016 for now. Easily.

Right now I'm listening to "The Astonishing" by none other than Dream Theater and enjoying it a lot. This album is dividing their fanbase a bit. ;D I can understand both camps. But I just can't call this a bad album. I actually like it a lot, but I hate the fact that I never can listen to the whole thing. "People just don't have the time for music anymore" indeed...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-06-16, 10:40:06
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-06-16, 00:42:29
I'm listening to Big Big Train on a daily basis now. Loving the "Folklore" album! But I think I like the "English Electric" albums just a bit more.

At the time I thought the EE albums were great but preferred the earlier stuff by a small margin.  Now I find that the majority of my all time favourite BBT tracks come from English Electric!


jp: Van Der Graaf Generator - H To He, Who Am The Only One
np: Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-06-16, 18:41:45
jp: Threshold - For The Journey
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-06-16, 19:10:36
Riverside- Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-06-17, 03:22:50
NP Spock's Beard - Snow

As you may have noticed, I am in the midst of a journey through Neal Morse back catalog, and to my pleasant surprise, I don't experience the "always more of the same" feeling that I was fearing. I even think of buying some of the highly rated albums that I still don't have, mainly Testimony 2 and Momentum. In fact, the only Neal Morse output that I really did not enjoy -from the ones that I have listened to, which is far from everything !- is his last "pop" album Songs From November. I gave up on it after two listens. And I also have to say that I was not impressed by Transatlantic's Kaleidoscope neither.

As for Snow, I am still in my first listens and don't get the immediate "will like it" feeling that I got with One for instance but time is on my side ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-06-17, 13:00:41
That's great to hear! He is probably my favourite artist, and although he is not really known for innovative albums, he is pretty consistent in delivering quality albums.

I wish you a happy discovery. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-06-17, 16:27:24
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-06-16, 00:42:29
TesseracT is pretty good indeed. They really stood out when I was exploring the 'djent' subgenre some five years back or so. (I also remember Periphery ...)

What's important to note about TesseracT is that they're far more than a djent group. It's like saying that Arena is John Mitchell's solos - OK, they're real good, but it doesn't quite yield the full picture ;)

Altho for Altered State, the main singer of T, Daniel Tompkins, was replaced by Ashe O'Hara, at this point of my listening, I like AS best, it's simply ... hm, donno whether I can find the words ... stellar, ethereal, fantabulous *horns*

Just play it from the beginning, the first track halfway thru lifts off into wonderous dreamy harmonies of voices 8)

Periphery are super too. Haven't listened to'm for a while, but some years ago they made it into my pantheon :)

Quote
Right now I'm listening to "The Astonishing" by none other than Dream Theater and enjoying it a lot. This album is dividing their fanbase a bit. ;D I can understand both camps. But I just can't call this a bad album. I actually like it a lot, but I hate the fact that I never can listen to the whole thing. "People just don't have the time for music anymore" indeed...

We have to face the fact that DT is no longer cutting edge. They had a whole series of albums that were cutting edge, even genre defining, from I&W on. How many groups can boast of that ? Bob Dylan, Beatles, Floyd, Zep, Queen, Yes, Bowie, Priest, Metallica, one or two more.

Now DT have found their slot and they want to keep their fan base. Super music, here and there something exceptional, but mainly nothing that blows ya over 8)

And it's true: People have lost the ability to appreciate (proper) music (properly). It's become some tralala to alleviate boredom and anxiety, meaningless stuff oozing outta the radio, and babes shakin their stuff on the screen :'(

And there's SO much good music being made these days!


Played:

TesseracT:  Altered States
Kalisia:  Cybion
ELO:  Secret Messages

After the first two blasts, I needed something more relaxing but still sufficiently special *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-06-17, 19:07:58
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2016-06-17, 03:22:50
I even think of buying some of the highly rated albums that I still don't have, mainly Testimony 2 and Momentum.
Both  8) indeed!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-06-17, 16:27:24
ELO:  Secret Messages
Great album *horns*

jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Redemption - The Art Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-06-18, 20:15:20
jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-06-18, 23:39:23
Frost* - "Falling Satellites" 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-06-19, 11:53:13
jp IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
np IQ - The Wake
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-06-20, 11:50:54
Thence ~ We Are Left with a Song

Extremely good!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Reminds me of Anathema but also a bit like Anubis.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-06-20, 14:25:44
NP Leprous- The Congregation

Listening to it on YT after some unexpected research/reading/listening about the band (I still don't know what led me to this, actually). Now I can understand all the talking in the Room and Teunis playing it so often. Though I am not completely convinced -it still reminds me too much of Anathema (on steroïds) or Muse (trying to purposely alienate half of its fan base)- but I surely will investigate further. From the bits that I heard, Coal could be a good place to start, I hear more Circus Maximus than Anathema there  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-06-20, 15:31:05
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2016-06-20, 14:25:44
NP Leprous- The Congregation

Listening to it on YT after some unexpected research/reading/listening about the band (I still don't know what led me to this, actually). Now I can understand all the talking in the Room and Teunis playing it so often. Though I am not completely convinced -it still reminds me too much of Anathema (on steroïds) or Muse (trying to purposely alienate half of its fan base)- but I surely will investigate further. From the bits that I heard, Coal could be a good place to start, I hear more Circus Maximus than Anathema there  :)

Good to see this band getting more love here in the room. There is definitely something of every band you just mentioned. I also want to add Devin Townsend and Haken to the list. I still need to listen to the earlier albums, but their last two albums are excellent!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-06-20, 18:14:54
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2016-06-20, 11:50:54
Thence ~ We Are Left with a Song

Extremely good!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Reminds me of Anathema but also a bit like Anubis.
Yeah, nice album. I also hear a bit of Blind Ego/RPWL in it ;).

jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Carptree - Nymf
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-06-22, 18:44:13
Ayreon - The Theater Equation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-06-23, 19:15:37
jp: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-06-24, 10:38:24
jp: Explorers Club - Raising The Mammoth
np: Magellan - Test Of Wills
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-06-24, 17:33:09
NP: Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowledge" (on Spotify)

Wow, pretty good! Reminds me of early (1970-1975) Yes and The Flower Kings/Transatlantic.

Nicky, as far as I heard, there's no Roine vocals. And Jon really sounds *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-06-25, 17:28:42
Thanx, Paxi, I'll give it a run when I'm in the mood for that sorta stuff ....

NP Kvist: Various pieces on Spotify

I met a young fellow yesterday out in the wonderful Swedish summerland who was hot on early Norwegian black metal. He recomended Kvist to me - had never heard about'm. Not quite my thingy, I'm more into later black metal, but interesting.

Afterwards I'll give BBT another run, since you guys are enthusing so much over'm .... :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-06-26, 10:48:51
NP  BBT:  English Electric: Full Power

Clicked more this time *horns*

I reckoned that an album with this title would be more my thingy than Folklore ;)

Reminds me most of SB and Tangent, also Yes, Beardfish, Mike Oldfield.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-06-26, 17:45:43
I'm now listening to:

Dream Theater's The Twelve Step-Suite songs, (while enjoying a very fine wine!).

I can't ignore the fact that I like The Glass Prison, This Dying Soul and The Root Of All Evil very much. These songs are favourites on their respective albums. Repentance and The Shattered Fortress however, are my least favourites of those albums...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-06-26, 19:13:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-06-26, 10:48:51
NP  BBT:  English Electric: Full Power

Clicked more this time *horns*

Really good!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-06-26, 10:48:51
I reckoned that an album with this title would be more my thingy than Folklore ;)

Yeah, but "Folklore" is really good too! Both parts of "English Electric" are perfect, and I think these are their masterpieces.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2016-06-26, 10:48:51
Reminds me most of SB and Tangent, also Yes, Beardfish, Mike Oldfield.

Makes sense to me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-06-26, 21:26:12
pp: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
jp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
np: my weekly portion of prog radio: Sympho Shop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-06-27, 13:07:17
Just finished playing:
Big Big Big Train - "Folklore"

I enjoy this album so much. Something has to happen soon, or this is probably going to be my favourite album of the year! ;D

Now playing:
Magic Pie - "Circus Of Life"

Also very enjoyable! This was/is among my favourites of 2007. It sounds like The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard and sometimes Dream Theater. But not Transatlantic... ::)
Not many people here, who listen to Magic Pie, I guess.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-06-27, 18:39:54
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-06-27, 21:29:23
JP:
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"
First two 'songs' (or the first 40 minutes) are really nice. After that, it's not that consistent. But overall I like it!

A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"
Wow, this album still amazes me. A.C.T really made progress. I can only imagine what their sixth album (which will probably be released in 2023) will sound like!

NP:
Opeth - "Pale Communion"
Even my dad likes this one! ;) He listens to it once in a while.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-06-28, 10:58:55
Tuomas Holopainen - "The Life And Times Of Scrooge"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2016-06-28, 12:29:45
Hello everyone  :D

Yesterday I listened to Ghost reveries by Opeth for the first time in a bit. Defo my favourite of their albums
Today it was Target Earth by Voivod which is another solid album by one of the most interesting , challenging progressive bands over the last 30 years. Not their best but pretty damn good anyway. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-06-28, 12:33:39
Magellan - Impossible Figures 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-06-28, 19:00:43
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-06-28, 22:04:24
The Syn - "Trustworks"

Years ago, The Syn eventually more or less evolved into early Yes. Chris Squire and Peter Banks were both in The Syn. Later, other Yes members were involved in the resurrection of The Syn.
This album however is Steve Nardelli (the only original member) backed up by Moon Safari! And it sounds pretty good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-06-28, 23:01:58
A bit in a Yes mood now.
Yes - "Going For The One"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-06-29, 11:47:22
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-06-27, 13:07:17
Now playing:
Magic Pie - "Circus Of Life"

Not many people here, who listen to Magic Pie, I guess.

I listened to'm a bit some years ago, on your recom, Paxi, but they didn't take hold - and there's so much that does ;)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-06-27, 21:29:23
JP:
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"
First two 'songs' (or the first 40 minutes) are really nice. After that, it's not that consistent. But overall I like it!

Agree. The beginning of the album is well-thought and -tried ... but then it's as if they ran out of ideas and just experimented and jammed.

Well, everyone was doing that at the time ;)


Quote
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"
Wow, this album still amazes me. A.C.T really made progress. I can only imagine what their sixth album (which will probably be released in 2023) will sound like!

Yeah, I have to get back to'm. They're actually pantheon with me, ya know ? It's just that I've been into heavier stuff lately ;)


Quote
NP:
Opeth - "Pale Communion"
Even my dad likes this one! ;) He listens to it once in a while.

Opeth were once leaders and genre-defining in metal. Ghost Reveries is imo the pinnacle of that course. Seems like Mike Å tired of the very dark and heavy stuff - which is understandable when one lives it so long. Now Opeth make fine albums, but it's not the stuff you look to for revolution.


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2016-06-28, 12:29:45
Hello everyone  :D

Hell-O, my dear Funky Boy :)

Everything well?


Quote
Yesterday I listened to Ghost Reveries by Opeth for the first time in a bit. Defo my favourite of their albums.

Defo meaning what ?

But else I agree: Ghost Reveries rules *horns*


Quote
Today it was Target Earth by Voivod which is another solid album by one of the most interesting , challenging progressive bands over the last 30 years. Not their best but pretty damn good anyway.

Yeah, I have to get back to them too ....

Which are your faves, Funky?


Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-06-28, 12:33:39
Magellan - Impossible Figures 8)

You seem to have become quite a Magellan fan, Jonesey.

So, how dya like Age of Impact ? Pretty cool, huh ?


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2016-06-28, 23:01:58
Yes - "Going For The One"

That one was revolution!!!


Funky, here are a few great albums that can compensate for your disappointments:

First, two super Christian metal albums:

WASP:  Golgatha

7 Horns 7 Eyes:  Throes of Absolution

WASP need no explanation.

7H7E are a metal group from Seattle. They were recommended to me by a local dude at a concert with Jeff Loomis (Nevermore were also based in Seattle). The name is from the Apocalypse. The music is top-league, and the lyrics very thoughtful, about being a person of Faith in these times - and lovin' metal ;)


One of my recent, very gratifying, discoveries is Tribulation, from Arvika, way up in the Swedish woods, near the border to Norway. They got the black thingy, and goth too, and with surprisingly modest means, they create a very atmospheric, flowing, constantly shifty and thus catchy mood, quite of their own, and it just begs for more, and more ....

Get both their recent albums:  Children of the Night  &  The Formulas of Death


If ya need to blow out yer remainin brain cells, then here's the fix:

Fear Factory:  Genexus

I expect you're familiar with FF. They're one of the few bands that have kept themselves at the cutting edge of metal for three decades now, and also tailored their own very special sound. This is their latest and best album. It's very busy, and brutal - they pretty much draw in everything metal - so it takes time to adapt to.

One can start with the slow, pensive, and very atmospheric Expiration Date, YouTube link in a previous NP post of mine.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-06-29, 20:11:56
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-06-29, 21:15:26
Teramaze - Her Halo *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-06-29, 22:04:26
Yes - "Heaven & Earth"

Very enjoyable!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-06-30, 11:34:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-06-29, 22:04:26
Yes - "Heaven & Earth"

Very enjoyable!

Yes, there's quite some depth and beauty, aint there, once one gets into it *horns*


NP  Fear Factory:  The Industrialist

These guys do somethin very special *horns*

I'm wonderin who will be the first (other) Roomie to share this adventure with me ... ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2016-06-30, 18:02:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-06-30, 11:34:43
Yes, there's quite some depth and beauty, aint there, once one gets into it *horns*


NP  Fear Factory:  The Industrialist

These guys do somethin very special *horns*

I'm wonderin who will be the first (other) Roomie to enjoy this ... ;)

- Nicky

I will check out some Fear Factory tonight Nicky , where should I start ?

PS Defo is short fro definitely.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-06-30, 18:33:15
jp: Cosmograf - The Unreasonable Silence
np: Erik Norlander - Surreal

Both brand new albums, I'm listening to them on Spotify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-06-30, 20:34:06
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2016-06-30, 18:02:08
PS Defo is short for definitely.

That's a pretty dumb shorthand, I'd say ::)

Quote
I will check out some Fear Factory tonight Nicky , where should I start ?

This sounds much better, Funky 8)

I actually wrote some lines to you specifically in my previous post - if you scroll up, ya know ;)

But with the latest three Fear Factory albums, you simply can't go wrong. Best of all, get Genexus, that's the latest and most brutal. You can warm up with the wonderful atmospheric Expiration Date, last track, nb 9.

FF have something with battering up yer mind for quite a while, and then they wrap up their albums with a slow atmospheric piece. Works well!

They were quite a surprise to me. I thought I had trawled up everything top-league by now ... but life has its surprises in store for us all :D

I actually found them on a side track: I have long planned to go to the Textures concert in Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, August 25 - a super Dutch group by the way, similar to FF. Turned out that Textures were nb 2 priority that eve, playing before FF. So I pondered ... hm, how can this be ... I thought FF were some outdated metal band from the 90's, couldn't be all that big any longer. I decided to check'm out just the same, as they were boxed together with Textures. Man, what a surprise, whew: This is some of the absolute best metal around, musically maybe even the best, if not lyrically; but with several listens, Burton C. Bell's lyrics really go deep too.

The musical maestro is Dino Cazares. And Rhys Fulber on special efx (a better contraction) and co-production also adds his.

Funky, tell me what ya think of'm ... :)

Hey guys, this is not only for Funky, don't miss out on this very exciting band *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-07-01, 01:57:20
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2016-06-29, 21:15:26
Teramaze - Her Halo *horns*

Ah yes, the Australians, I have to check them.

NP Gazpacho - Introducing Gazpacho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-01, 18:13:06
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday (Only know 'Still' and 'Communication Lost', which are amazing. Let's hear what their backcatalogue sounds like :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-01, 18:23:57
NP  Anubis Gate:  Horizons *horns*

Their latest, from 2014. First listen. As always, very special and seeking 8)

Mad, if I remember correctly, you have listened to AG. Anyone else?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-01, 19:08:25
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-01, 18:13:06
np: Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday (Only know 'Still' and 'Communication Lost', which are amazing. Let's hear what their backcatalogue sounds like :)).
Some great tracks but overall not the quality of the albums I mentioned here.

np: Wolverine - Machina Viva (Will buy it next week, but it is available for streaming a week before the release on www.metalunderground.com/news. Probably just today).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-02, 14:37:12
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-02, 19:26:40
jp: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-07-03, 21:21:32
jp: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
np: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-07-04, 19:07:55
jp: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul I (The Black Album)
np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-07-05, 10:13:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-06-29, 11:47:22
You seem to have become quite a Magellan fan, Jonesey.

So, how dya like Age of Impact ? Pretty cool, huh ?

I've dug the Magellan albums out prompted by Trent's regrettable demise.  The Explorers Club outings are excellent too, I think I originally overlooked them thinking they were by The Explorers Club, a very different band altogether :-[

JP: Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.
NP: Steven Wilson - 4 1/12
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-07-05, 11:23:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-07-05, 10:13:03
The Explorers Club outings are excellent too, I think I originally overlooked them thinking they were by The Explorers Club, a very different band altogether :-[

You're absolutely right, Jonesey: The Explorers Club and The Explorers Club are very different bands. How could I have overlooked that :-[


NP  Neil Young:  Harvest

His classic album - nice *horns*

- Nicky

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-07-05, 18:40:20
jp: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS *horns*
np: Cyril - Paralyzed (It was recommended on FB to fans of Arena, Mystery, Pendragon. Dig them all, so let's have a listen :). It's on Progstreaming.nl).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-07-05, 22:02:56
JP: Simon Says - Paradise Square
NP: Simon Says - Tardigrade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-07-06, 19:40:07
jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Camel - Mirage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-07-06, 22:54:20
Just started listening to:

Iron Maiden - "Book Of Souls" (on Spotify)

Have listened to "Brave New World" a few years ago, when I was trying them, and thought it was nice. I heard they put out a double album with the new one and that intrigued me. So now I'm listening to see if I can find anything in it. It's not really progressive rock, but it rocks nevertheless. I'm only three songs in at my first listening, so not fair to give a full opinion on it yet. What I can say, is that the sound quality is not really good... Badly mixed or something. A muffled sound.

The fourth song: The Red And The Black is not bad at all!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-07-07, 15:21:54
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-07-06, 22:54:20
It's not really progressive rock, but it rocks nevertheless.

Paxi, metal has been around for so long that we now have pop metal and progressive metal. That has always been the basic difference between resp. Maiden and Priest. Nightwish, Rammstein and Volbeat also belong to the first category.

If you wanna hear what metal is capable of today, I suggest you listen to Fear Factory - their latest albums - my fave group now *horns*

Just got my third FF-album:

NP  Fear Factory:  Mechanize *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-07-07, 18:32:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-07-07, 15:21:54
Paxi, metal has been around for so long that we now have pop metal and progressive metal. That has always been the basic difference between resp. Maiden and Priest. Nightwish, Rammstein and Volbeat also belong to the first category.

Well, I wouldn't call those bands Pop Metal. But not Progressive Metal either. Iron Maiden seems to be a true Heavy Metal band (although, I heard some Progressive Metal elements yesterday). Nightwish is more at home at Gothic Metal, or probably even Symphonic Metal. Rammstein is some sort of Industrial Metal (but with a very own style within this subgenre). I think Pop Metal is more or less something like Van Halen, or Kiss, AC/DC perhaps. Although I probably would describe these bands as Hard Rock nowadays.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-07-07, 15:21:54
If you wanna hear what metal is capable of today, I suggest you listen to Fear Factory - their latest albums - my fave group now *horns*

I'll look into it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-07-07, 18:46:17
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Airbag - Disconnected
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-07-07, 20:16:12
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-07-07, 18:32:04
I think Pop Metal is more or less something like Van Halen, or Kiss, AC/DC perhaps. Although I probably would describe these bands as Hard Rock nowadays.

I would say that Van Halen and AC/DC are hard rock, verging on metal.

I consider VH a far more exciting band than any of the others that you've mentioned. They are pantheon with me. VH1 was a bomb at the time, the first four tracks are classics, still very listenable. VH III, with Gary Cherone on vocals, is a wonderful album that I've listened a lot to. I have to listen more to the other VH albums ...

I call Maiden, Nightwish, Rammstein and Volbeat pop metal cuz they've found a relatively simple formula that goes well with the masses, and that they don't develop much, nothing close to progressive.

It's become cool to say that one listens to metal - except that those four bands are far from the heart of metal, which is: challenging, breathtaking, shaking, gut-wrenching, brutal, transforming. True metal is like a rollercoaster ride with surprises and loops goin in all directions. True metallers don't want tralala, they want: Whew, man, what the f*s goin on here!!!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-08, 19:43:24
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva (Great album, it'll get much airplay for sure  *horns*)
np: Antimatter - Saviour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-07-09, 19:47:48
Today I listened to Roine Stolt - "Wall Street Voodoo"

Phew! *horns* Great prog/blues/rock double album. One of my top 5 guitar players. But each time, I forget that I am the only Roine Stolt fan around here...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-09, 20:18:36
Wolverine - Machina Viva  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-07-09, 22:39:33
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-07-09, 19:47:48
But each time, I forget that I am the only Roine Stolt fan around here...

Oh no you're not 8)


Tiles - Window Dressing  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-07-11, 05:17:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-07-07, 20:16:12
I would say that Van Halen and AC/DC are hard rock, verging on metal.

I consider VH a far more exciting band than any of the others that you've mentioned. They are pantheon with me. VH1 was a bomb at the time, the first four tracks are classics, still very listenable. VH III, with Gary Cherone on vocals, is a wonderful album that I've listened a lot to. I have to listen more to the other VH albums ...

I call Maiden, Nightwish, Rammstein and Volbeat pop metal cuz they've found a relatively simple formula that goes well with the masses, and that they don't develop much, nothing close to progressive.

It's become cool to say that one listens to metal - except that those four bands are far from the heart of metal, which is: challenging, breathtaking, shaking, gut-wrenching, brutal, transforming. True metal is like a rollercoaster ride with surprises and loops goin in all directions. True metallers don't want tralala, they want: Whew, man, what the f*s goin on here!!!

- Nicky

All this gets me in the mood for :

NP Treat - Ghost of Graceland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnIlzxcb5zo

Pop metal, hair metal, hard rock ? Good fun whatever the category  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-07-11, 18:28:51
Thence - We Are Left With A Song  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-07-12, 18:59:13
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-07-13, 19:07:02
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva (They did it again, but I doubt that this album will top 'Communication Lost'. Very enjoyable though 8)).
np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-07-14, 18:13:30
jp: IQ - Frequency
np: Carptree - Insekt
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-07-15, 10:00:34
jp: Mayhem - Grand Declaration Of War
np: Opeth - Deliverance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-15, 12:51:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-07-15, 10:00:34
jp: Mayhem - Grand Declaration Of War
np: Opeth - Deliverance

Good to see ya back in form, Jonesey ;)

You're the first other Roomie I've seen to play GDOW - even tho I recommended it warmly some time ago - but of course, it's not exactly pussy rock ::)

Super album, ainit ?

I can recommed all three Rune Eriksen era Mayhem albums. Chimera is just as good as GDOW, even faster and furiouser, while Ordo Ad Chao is ... well ... weird, to say the least :o but there's stuff in it .... ;)


Deliverance is the heavy one of the pair - real heavy, and real goood *horns*


Man, you gotta use the impetus to hear some Fear Factory. Genexus is my fave album these days - but with FF you simply can't go wrong. Even the two albums without Dino are far above what most bands are capable of.

I don't listen to anything else these days 8)


NP  Fear Factory:  Transgression  &  Archetype *horns*

The two non-Dino albums. A bit less furious (everything is relative, as Albert said), more melodic, and pensive - yeah, I'd really say so :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-15, 15:59:53
Guess I needed to hear somethin else:

NP  Bob Dylan:  Bringing It All Back Home

One of my fave Dylan-albums.

Dylan is ineffable:

The funniest thing was
When I was leavin' the bay
I saw three ships a-sailin'
They were all heading my way
I asked the captain what his name was
And how come he didn't drive a truck
He said his name was Columbus
I just said, "Good luck"

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-15, 20:53:19
Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-16, 18:44:17
Cosmograf - The Unreasonable Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-07-18, 18:58:52
jp: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-07-18, 20:47:42
NP  Architects:  All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us

Super stuff, straight to my pantheon *horns*

Group from Brighton, metalcore, melodic, aggressive, varied - right up my alley 8)

If anyone should compete with FF these days ;)

Funky, Jonesey, Mad, listen in here!

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-07-19, 18:08:48
jp: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue  8)
np: Comedy Of Errors - Disobey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2016-07-20, 12:54:39
Now Playing...

Symphony X - "Egypt"
From 'V - The New Mythology'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-07-20, 18:43:32
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-07-21, 03:19:44
PP Leprous - Coal

NP Treat - Ghost of Graceland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-07-21, 18:48:21
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Eric Gilette - Afterthought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2016-07-22, 12:40:20
Enslaved - Vertabrae
Candlemass - Candlemass and Nightfall

A few heavier albums which I am enjoying. No metalcore to keep Nicky happy though  ;)

The journey home could be No more colour by the wonderful Coroner.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-07-22, 18:09:50
Have listened to Fear Factory - "Genexus" (on Spotify)

Now listening to Judas Priest - "Nostradamus" (on Spotify)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2016-07-23, 11:29:05
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-07-22, 18:09:50
Have listened to Fear Factory - "Genexus" (on Spotify)

Now listening to Judas Priest - "Nostradamus" (on Spotify)

Nicky will be pleased  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-23, 16:57:26
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-07-22, 18:09:50
Have listened to Fear Factory - "Genexus" (on Spotify)

Now listening to Judas Priest - "Nostradamus" (on Spotify)

And ...?

Two of the greatest albums in rock history *horns*

- not that Bupie would know :P

Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2016-07-23, 11:29:05
Nicky will be pleased  ;)

Definitely :)


Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2016-07-22, 12:40:20
Enslaved - Vertabrae

That's good stuff too, Funky *horns*

Quote
No metalcore to keep Nicky happy though  ;)

I actually don't think you have the balls for FF :P


NP  Sounds of nature - visiting family in Umeå ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-23, 19:40:52
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-07-23, 21:44:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-23, 16:57:26
And ...?

Two of the greatest albums in rock history *horns*

Well... I have to listen to it again to give a proper and fair opinion. But for now I can say that Fear Factory will probably not be my thing. It's not the heaviness, I think I can handle that. I just found nothing really interesting in it. A few songs in I was bored with it. But I promise to listen again.

Judas Priest on the other hand was very much a pleasant surprise. I'll 'defo' will listen to it again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-07-23, 22:02:06
Today I listened to:
Kaipa - "Sattyg"

And
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-07-24, 21:35:07
pp: Introducing The Pineapple Thief
jp: Steve Lukather - Transition

np: Radio SymphoShop
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-07-25, 08:50:42
Yesterday I listened to Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowledge" on repeat. It was hard, because it's very vocally driven music. But eventually it came together and now I'm enjoying it a lot.

This album is more Anderson than Stolt I suppose. Jon wrote  with many others and the result of that went to Roine and Co. 'Co' being the usual Flowery guys like Jonas Reingold, and the guy who drums with TFK. Roine did his magic and the end result is definitely something for Yes fans and Flower Kings fans.

I hope they make another album and I think they probably will because Jon said that working with Roine was very inspiring. A next album will probably give Roine more chance to shine a bit more. I had the feeling he was a bit underused (not many guitar solos and just very short instrumental bits).

But in the end, the album is a winner for me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-07-25, 09:39:53
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-07-25, 08:50:42
Yesterday I listened to Anderson/Stolt ...
But in the end, the album is a winner for me!

Thanks for your take, Paxi. Makes it more interesting ... :)


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-07-23, 21:44:26
Well... I have to listen to it again to give a proper and fair opinion ...

The thing about Genexus is that it's very intense and complex music - why do you think I'm diggin it so much ?

Initially it's rather strenuous. But with increasing listens, it unfolds its beauty and mysteries - very advanced and well-thought-thru art *horns*


Quote
Judas Priest on the other hand was very much a pleasant surprise. I'll 'defo' listen to it again!

8) ;)


NP  Radiohead:  A Moon Shaped Pool

First listen 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2016-07-25, 11:27:29
I Am The Morning - Lighthouse (album)
on http://iamthemorningband.bandcamp.com/

featuring Gavin Harrison and Colin Edwards from Porpcupine Tree.

A very talented duet. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2016-07-25, 13:05:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-23, 16:57:26
And ...?



That's good stuff too, Funky *horns*

I actually don't think you have the balls for FF :P


NP  Sounds of nature - visiting family in Umeå ;)

- Nicky

Maybe not Nick  :o

Anyway , Echo Street by Amplifer which is my favourite album of the last 5 years.
Also been listening to Enslaved and King Diamond plus greatest hits by The Beach Boys - well it is summer  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-07-25, 19:02:52
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-07-25, 19:54:52
Circus Maximus - "Havoc"
Really like it. Now I just need to get their other albums.

Karmakanic - "Dot" (on Spotify)
Really nice. Only listened to it once, but it was very pleasant.

Also listened to Muse - "Drones" (on Spotify). It's OK I guess. Not really bad, but I think Muse's best times are behind them. They promised a more Rock album but to me it sounds more of the same. And some of the lyrics are not helping...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2016-07-26, 10:53:47
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-07-25, 19:54:52
Circus Maximus - "Havoc"
Really like it. Now I just need to get their other albums.
Yes, at least Nine

Quote
Karmakanic - "Dot" (on Spotify)
Really nice. Only listened to it once, but it was very pleasant.
Yes, I have this one high on my must-listen list.

NP Matilda, the musical that my daughters love and listen to again and again. it has a few nice and addictive songs, especially When I Grow Up.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-07-26, 18:13:05
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-07-25, 19:54:52
Also listened to Muse - "Drones" (on Spotify). It's OK I guess. Not really bad, but I think Muse's best times are behind them. They promised a more Rock album but to me it sounds more of the same. And some of the lyrics are not helping...
Agreed. They promised a more 'guitar oriented' album instead of the two more electronic ones before (Resistance, The 2nd Law). Well, I like those two more than 'Drones'. Not weak, but I don't find myself playing it often.

jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
np: The Pineapple Thief - What We Have Sown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-07-27, 12:48:01
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-07-26, 18:13:05
'Drones'. Not weak, but I don't find myself playing it often.

To give another perspective, I'm quite addicted to it *horns*  Still prefer 2nd Law by a small margin, but I think Drones is the best Muse album after that. Play it loud and preferably not lo-res and compressed on Spotify! ;D

np Queen - First album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-07-27, 12:57:41
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-07-27, 12:48:01
To give another perspective, I'm quite addicted to it *horns*  Still prefer 2nd Law by a small margin, but I think Drones is the best Muse album after that. Play it loud and preferably not lo-res and compressed on Spotify! ;D

So far I prefer "2nd Law" to "Drones". And "The Resistance" to "2nd Law". ::)

The Flower Kings - "The Sum Of No Evil" (on Spotify) ;)
Really liking this. Funny thing, there was a time that I didn't really like TFK.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-07-27, 18:58:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-07-27, 12:48:01
np Queen - First album

Queen were at the top of the game right from the beginning *horns*

Not inappropriate to juxtapose Queen and Muse like that ;)

Both pushed things beyond reasonable limits - and Hurrah for that !!!

Spent the past week travelling thru Sweden, all up to Umeå, visiting Ms 007's family, so haven't had much chance to listen to "my" music - which is irregular even for the Room :o - in fact not much music at all.

Beyoncé's newest Lemonade was played twice in my presence. It really is very good 8)

Therefore:

NP  Fear Factory:  Genexus

You guys who listened to this album, did you follow my advice and start with Expiration Date ? Or at least play it at some point ? Because this is a slow deep piece that I think would go well with most of you. Also the bonus track on the Special Edition of Genexus, Enhanced Reality, spiced by the remarkable Rhys Fulber, is a wonderful atmospheric piece.

I maintain that Genexus is musically the most (balanced) advanced album of our times !

Lyrically I'm uncertain what is. Byron's Hexalogy comes first to mind, but I'm not as convinced as with the previous matter.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-07-27, 19:11:42
Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-07-28, 14:10:21
jp Muse - Drones
np Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-07-28, 18:50:52
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-07-28, 20:06:16
Today I was in a heavy mood:
Scar Symmetry - "The Unseen Empire"
Scar Symmetry - "The Singularity (Phase 1: Neohumanity)"
Nevermore - "This Godless Endeavor"
Finished it off with Radiohead - "A Moon Shaped Pool"

All on Spotify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-29, 15:57:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-07-28, 20:06:16
Today I was in a heavy mood: ...

Super, Paxi, great to see, you're taking big strides in Metalworld *horns*

Also Radiohead's new album is a fine choice 8)


NP  Fear Factory:  Digimortal

First listen. *horns* of course, but surprisingly different from the latest three albums. Seems lighter, more experimental and melodic. Probably a better starter for most listeners than Genexus - which is veeerrry fast & furious :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-07-29, 17:13:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-29, 15:57:11
Super, Paxi, great to see, you're taking big strides in Metalworld *horns*

Scar Symmetry is pretty catchy stuff. Really like it! *horns* I knew of the guitarist because of Kaipa. But Kaipa is much proggier of course, with all the time signatures and such. ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-07-29, 15:57:11
Also Radiohead's new album is a fine choice 8)
I'm glad it has your approval. There's of course a lot of pop involved. But not as much as with Beyoncé. ;D
Radiohead is doing pretty experimental stuff lately. Really nice.

Now listening to The Flower Kings' "Space Revolver".
I guess I had a very wrong start with TFK initially. My experience started with "Paradox Hotel" and when I didn't like it, I tried "Adam & Eve". Turned out that these two are widely regarded as their worst albums. ::) Or at least a very wrong starting point.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-30, 10:05:13
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-07-29, 17:13:23
Scar Symmetry is pretty catchy stuff. Really like it! *horns* ....

Yeah, I listened a lot to SS some years ago, when Christian was their fabulous singer. I haven't heard their latest albums tho - yet ....

And what's your current take on Nevermore ? You probably remember that Jonesy and I were deep into N some years ago. This Godless Endeavor was the one that caught me initially - super album *horns*


NP  Architects:  All The Gods Have Abandoned Us

;)

Their latest album. Similar to and (almost) as good as FF *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-07-30, 20:15:13
jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-07-31, 21:13:42
jp: Antimatter - The Judas Table
np: Lunatic Soul - Walking On A Flashlight Beam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-07-31, 22:34:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-30, 10:05:13
Yeah, I listened a lot to SS some years ago, when Christian was their fabulous singer. I haven't heard their latest albums tho - yet ....

Well, I must admit that I listened to "The Unseen Empire" (2011) properly, and "Singularity Phase 1: Neohumanity" (2014) only once and liked the former better. Haven't really listened to the older stuff. But still, this year they'll release "Singularity Phase 2" and I'm very curious. It's one of those bands that I'm discovering right now.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-07-30, 10:05:13
And what's your current take on Nevermore ? You probably remember that Jonesy and I were deep into N some years ago. This Godless Endeavor was the one that caught me initially - super album *horns*

Yeah, it's cool. I like it. Have only listened to it while doing other things, but I'm sure I'll revisit. I'll let you know.

Have also been listening to The Flower Kings. "Sum Of No Evil" and "Flower Power" today.
So, how are you with The Flower Kings, Nicky? Not heavy enough for you? ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-08-01, 07:25:20
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2016-07-31, 22:34:52
So, how are you with The Flower Kings, Nicky? Not heavy enough for you? ;D

I have two FK albums, based on Room enthusiasm. I'll give'm another run - when I need to restore my brain ... :o

I'm mainly listening to Fear Factory studio albums and watching YouTubes with'm. They'v put out nine studio albums, several ep's and odd material, over some thirty years, so there's quite a lot to experience and discover. Whew, what a group !!!  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-01, 10:56:57
Alone @ work, so Spotify is my best friend today ;).

pp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
jp: Blind Ego - Numb
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-01, 13:55:57
pp: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
jp: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
np: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-01, 14:54:38
Royal Hunt - Cargo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-01, 16:07:20
Jeff Lynn's ELO - Alone in The Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-01, 18:27:23
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-02, 12:59:15
Dream the Electric Sleep ~ Heretics
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-02, 15:50:28
To and from work I've been listening Neal Morse - ? in my car 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-02, 18:22:26
Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-08-03, 18:54:30
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-04, 18:03:39
jp: Mystery - Delusion Rain
np: Aisles - Hawaii
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-08-05, 14:16:26
Seventh Wonder - Waiting In The Wings

Let's listen what the album before the masterpieces 'Mercy Falls' and 'The Great Escape' sounds like :). And the new album is in the make, looking forward to it *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-08-05, 17:58:14
Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

One of the best guitarists that has eve walked this earth.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-08-05, 18:33:12
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2016-08-05, 17:58:14
One of the best guitarists that has eve walked this earth.  *horns*

Just like Adam :D


Played:

The Flower Kings:  Retropolis

Paxi music ;)

First listen. Nice. I'll play it more ... 8)


Sixx:A.M.: This Is Gonna Hurt

Surprisingly good *horns*

I took it as a cheap bonus cd after grabbing two scarce FF cd's (Soul & Hatefiles) in a second-hand store in Cop. All albums surprised me positively.

TIGH sounds very much like the albums made by Slash under his name with Myles Kennedy, Todd Kerns and Brent Fitz (pantheon with me). Singer James Michael even sounds like Myles, and he sings as well, so he goes to my pantheon. However, I miss Slash's tasty solos (Sixx's guitarist DJ Ashba hardly solos at all) and the musical twists and turns that I like with Slash & Co., so Sixx:A.M. don't go quite pantheon with me. But nice for a not too demanding listen :)


Fear Factory:  Hatefiles *horns*

This is a collection of previously unreleased tracks and remixes. I particularly enjoyed Rhys Fulber's remix of the classic song Edgecrusher, which he gives a very catchy rhythm. Also the first track Terminate, which was the last piece done before the breakup in 2002 and tells about it, is super. Great album for the FF fan, but not a good starter album.

Man, am I happy that Burt and Dino made up again in 2009. They upgraded their mastery and became the best band in the world !!!

- imo of course :-[

I wanted to get a live FF album too but was surprised to find out that there is no such official release. One can wonder why ???  Is it cuz they want fans to have a special experience at their concerts ? Do they consider that their music comes out best with a studio production, and that's the way their fans should experience it (at home) ? I'll have to figure ...

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-08-06, 13:28:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-08-05, 18:33:12
Just like Adam :D


;)

NP> The Gathering ~ Mandylion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-08-06, 17:11:17
NP> Tilt ~ Hinterland  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-08-06, 19:15:28
Airbag - Disconnected  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-08-07, 21:11:35
jp: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
np: The Pineapple Thief - Little Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-08, 10:05:00
Another Spotify day @ work:
pp: Airbag - Identity
jp: Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-08, 11:51:16
jp: Gazpacho - Molok
np: Neal Morse - So Many Roads (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-08, 15:20:38
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Crystal Palace - Dawn Of Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-08, 18:00:18
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva
np: Katatonia - Dead End King
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-08-09, 11:50:16
Epica - Requiem For The Indifferent

Most times I play this one the repeat button gets clicked *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-09, 13:30:22
Morow.com; Progressive Rock Radio. Let's hear if I'll discover new exciting music :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-09, 18:21:02
jp: John Wetton - Battle Lines
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-08-10, 14:17:48
jp: Crystal Palace - Dawn Of Eternity (Nice neo prog from Germany.)
np: Lion Shepherd - Hiraeth (Polish band, saw them as a support for Riverside last year. Didn't impress me then, let's have a listen ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-08-10, 17:25:42
Arena - "The Cry"
Gavin Harrison - "Cheating The Polygraph"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-08-10, 17:54:30
jp: Sieges Even - Steps
np: Sieges Even - Sophisticated
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-08-10, 19:25:59
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Evership - s/t

The latter one was recommended on an other forum with the words: 'recommended for the ones who love Queen, Muse and/or progressive rock'. Well, had to listen of course. Almost finished, not bad at all. Don't hear the connection with those bands immediately, but it will certainly be played again :).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-11, 13:20:21
jp: Big Big Train - Folklore
np: Fractal Mind - Stainless

Both on Progstreaming.nl.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-11, 18:44:49
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Godsticks - Emergence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2016-08-12, 18:46:24
Snowy Shaw - Alcoholocaust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21Dyz6ayo0

don't know if they're mocking themselves or not...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2016-08-12, 18:48:14
Next up:

Monuments - The Amanuensis (album)

sceptical, growls incoming :(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-08-12, 21:21:43
Genesis - "We Can't Dance"

It's been such a long time since I last played this album. I still think it's a good one!
At this very moment Dreaming While You Sleep plays, and I like that song very much. Such a sad sad song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-08-13, 15:57:46
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2016-08-12, 18:48:14
sceptical, growls incoming :(
;D We seem to have something in common ;).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-08-12, 21:21:43
Genesis - "We Can't Dance"

It's been such a long time since I last played this album. I still think it's a good one!
Good call. I am also one (of the few) who like this album!

jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness (Played it two times in a row, it's excellent! 8))
np: The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (2cd/DVD version. Now playing first cd, awesome stuff! *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-08-13, 18:50:09
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2016-08-12, 18:48:14
Next up:

Monuments - The Amanuensis (album)

sceptical, growls incoming :(

Cap's really askin for mutiny here >:(

Hey, man, that's one'o my fave albums, just gotit last week, I'm rotating it with FF and Architects these days *horns*

Listen to the stellar music, Cap, ignore the growls if they bugya ;)

We live in times where the best music is interspersed with growl, shout, grunt, all sorts of stuff. The real prog dudes these days use all forms of expression at hand, depending on what they wanna communicate.

How did you run into this album, Cap, not your standard fare ???


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-08-12, 21:21:43
Genesis - "We Can't Dance"

I can't listen to this stuff anymore. Gimme some real McGenesis up to Abacab. Man, those guys sold out for good, after Pete and Steve left, can't think of any other group that sold out like that :(


NP  Whatever they conjure up at the Malmö Festival Rock Café. Not too promising, but hopefully good enuff for a (expensive, this is Sweden, man) beer or two :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-08-14, 21:49:10
today: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness (Three times today, it really is 8))
np: Evership - s/t (American prog metal band. Debut album, like it.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2016-08-15, 09:48:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-08-13, 18:50:09
Cap's really askin for mutiny here >:(
nah, just expressing my likes... or dislikes :P

Quote
Listen to the stellar music, Cap, ignore the growls if they bugya ;)
We live in times where the best music is interspersed with growl, shout, grunt, all sorts of stuff. The real prog dudes these days use all forms of expression at hand, depending on what they wanna communicate.
Sorry, can't ignore. Using a voice along with music for me is still either talking or "singing", in the traditional way of it. Can't help it, other sounds to me always sound more or less daemonic, like puking or whatever bad thing comes to my mind, and it ruins the whole experience. I tried, seriously, but I can't. A good voice is of vital importance for me.

Music-wise it's great, though...

Quote
How did you get across this album, Cap, not your standard fare ???
Erm, I must confess it was on the suggestion list when I watched Snowy Shaw - Alcoholocaust on jutupp.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-08-15, 10:57:27
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2016-08-15, 09:48:06
nah, just expressing my likes... or dislikes :P

Whew, relieved, I wouldn't have liked to mutiny you ::)

Quote
Sorry, can't ignore. Using a voice along with music for me is still either talking or "singing", in the traditional way of it. Can't help it, other sounds to me always sound more or less daemonic, like puking or whatever bad thing comes to my mind, and it ruins the whole experience. I tried, seriously, but I can't. A good voice is of vital importance for me.

Puking thru a whole album is quite a feat ;D

Seriously, I can follow you. More aesthetically oriented people will prefer melody and clean singing. I'm more dramatically oriented, I like music with a lotta ups and downs and surprises, and I'll adapt to stuff that initially is grating.

Quote
Music-wise it's great, though...

Ainit *horns*

Quote
Erm, I must confess it was on the suggestion list when I watched Snowy Shaw - Alcoholocaust on jutupp.

Jutupp I get, but what's the rest ? Dya have to drink schschnapps and eat sauerkraut to it ? :P


NP  Periphery III: Select Difficulty

My new discovery. Their latest, from 2016. Tremendous album, masses of exciting - and melodic - things goin in and out all the time, a guaranteed multirepeat *horns*

If I remember correctly, there isn't much growl, so you could try it, Cap, but I don't know how you are with very busy music ???

I got to know about Periphery some five years ago when they toured with (the real) DT in Europe. Because the planned concert hall burned down, both groups were transferred to a rather small sports hall with concrete walls. Particularly Periphery with their very busy music suffered from that and my impression of their music wasn't that good. But fortunately I decided to give'm another run at home, and they quicky became pantheon with me 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-08-15, 16:42:25
OK, it doesn't get any hotter. If you play this piece while having sex, you'll get quintuplets (at least):

Periphery:  Marigold   www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmtU2WJfPgU


And now a bonus track. It's slower, but has a real hefty rhythm: Rhys Fulber's remix of the classic Edgecrusher:

Fear Factory:  Edgecrusher   www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbwV-xjpy5E

Press:  7. Edgecrusher (Urban Assault Mix) 19:54

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-15, 18:18:54
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva

Contenders for my top-3 of 2016 releases 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-16, 16:50:21
Ennio Morricone ~ Platinum Collection
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-16, 18:29:20
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-16, 19:07:51
Dream The Electric Sleep - Beneath The Dark Wide Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-08-17, 10:56:31
Yesterday I listened to Tomas Bodin's "I AM". Really like that album. And I finally have it in my collection since yesterday. Bought it for 10 euros. I know that he released the follow up "You Are" under the name 'Eggs & Dogs' in 2009, I think. Does anyone know if another sequel is in the making? And is "You Are" any good?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-08-17, 18:17:16
jp: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
np: The Pineapple Thief - One Three Seven
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-18, 18:33:28
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-08-19, 19:40:57
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
np: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness

Enjoy your weekend people :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-08-20, 17:22:11
I'm listening to all of the albums that recently (2014-2016) got released in shuffle mode. That way I also get to hear the albums (songs actually) that I normally don't listen to much. I use it a lot when running.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-08-20, 20:45:30
jp: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS

Both *horns* albums!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-08-22, 17:49:33
jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-23, 19:10:01
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-23, 19:41:13
NP> Roger Waters ~ Amused to Death
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-08-24, 21:01:13
jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-25, 10:08:16
Huis - Neither In Heaven 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-08-25, 10:25:23
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-30, 12:18:12
JP> Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves for life

I want a new Amaseffer album, but in the meantime we have to do with the collaboration between Amaseffer and Orphaned land, called Kna'an.
Which is a short album though.
Some bands call this an epic and place it in between the rest of the song, because the album clocks at 38 minutes.

NP> Lunatic Soul ~ The White Album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-08-31, 10:25:20
Karmakanic - "Dot"

8)

Thank you Bupie for your introduction. Really like this new album and now i want the albums that are missing in my collection. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2016-08-31, 13:56:04
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-23, 19:10:01
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness


What is this like ?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-02, 08:56:14
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2016-08-31, 13:56:04
What is this like ?
It is very catchy and more 'poppy' than previous albums I'd say. At some songs I had the feeling 'it reminds me of something' and suddenly I remembered of what: Blackfield. Really like it a lot, but I also found their previous album 'Magnolia' great. The opinions seem to differ from 'their best ever' to 'commercial shit, worst album ever'. So you have to decide for yourself ;). It's on http://progstreaming.com/extended/, but you need Spotify to listen to it. On YouTube there are two songs:
My favourite track 'Exile':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LTh10MHMOo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LTh10MHMOo)

and 'No Man's Land':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxYFXw5I45A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxYFXw5I45A)

np: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-02, 18:25:31
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-03, 14:09:54
Huis - Neither In Heaven 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-03, 20:03:22
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-09-04, 16:50:52
Listening to all Big Big Train albums/songs in shuffle mode.
I really like their recent material (2009-now) but their early albums get rarely played here. This way I force myself to also listen to the 1994-2007 songs. It's got some good stuff, but they really took a leap with "The Underfall Yard" (2009).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-09-05, 22:13:15
jp Arena - Welcome To The Stage
np Arena - Breakfast In Biarritz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-09-06, 11:11:47
Frost* - Falling Satellites

Still growing on me. not a 'wowser' yet, though it gets lots of airplay :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-09-06, 18:56:30
pp: Airbag - Disconnected
jp: Gazpacho - Molok
np: Nosound - Scintilla
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-09-07, 19:00:35
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-08, 18:42:33
Today:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Gazpacho - Bravo
Wolverine - Machina Viva

np: Karmakanic - Dot
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-08, 19:35:36
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-08, 18:42:33
np: Karmakanic - Dot
On Spotify, curious after reading positive reviews. Nice album indeed, will be played more :).

np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-10, 19:53:18
jp: Damian Wilson - Built For Fighting (new album)
np: Cosmograf - The Unreasonable Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-09-12, 17:51:22
jp: Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
np: Evergrey - The Storm Within
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2016-09-13, 10:34:25
Dream Theater – Our New World Feat. Lzzy Hale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_m-NngPzJA
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-09-14, 21:57:48
jp: Metallica - St Anger
np: Metallica - Death Magnetic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-15, 18:24:08
Jadis - More Than Meets The Eye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-16, 17:52:19
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-17, 12:40:07
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Toto - Toto XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-17, 19:40:30
Toto - Live At Montreux 1991 8)

On Spotify. Waiting for the DVD to arrive next week. Emotional for Toto fans, it's the last gig with both Jeff and Mike Porcaro in the band. Glad it has been released now *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-09-19, 18:30:52
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-09-20, 11:18:59
O.S.I. - Fire Make Thunder
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-09-20, 18:21:59
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-09-21, 19:16:49
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-09-22, 09:51:15
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-08-31, 10:25:20
Karmakanic - "Dot"

8)

Thank you Bupie for your introduction. Really like this new album and now i want the albums that are missing in my collection. ;D

Hey, you're welcome ! I am so happy you enjoy it. The previous album, In a Perfect World, is worth a try and includes a shorter/poppy song called Turn It Up that really has a Yes/Trevor Rabbin era (good) vibe. I don't know the first two albums, though.

NP - Nothing for I am back in Europe since early August and without music most of the time. So it's mainly radio or the only valuable CD left in my car, Thin Lizzy' Renegade, a timeless classic indeed but after 10 listens in a row you still need something different ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-22, 17:41:44
Threshold - March Of Progress  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-23, 18:57:42
jp: IQ - Ever
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-23, 19:23:32
np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

Just had to play it after reading the announcement Riverside will go on ... as a trio. Full story here (http://www.riversideband.pl/en/news/item/and-there-were-three-again).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-09-23, 21:22:25
NP  Conjure One: I  (2002)

Fear Factory has become my fave group - it feels a bit end of the road for me :)

I have their 11 official studio albums. Now I'm checking out the many side projects.

Conjure One is Rhys Fulber's project. He's the efx and atmosphere dude in FF, to me the third essential FF-guy (after Burt and Dino), he's created the rhythms and atmospheres of the wonderful Expiration Date, Enhanced Reality, and Edgecrusher (Urban Assault Mix), and contributed to all FF-albums from Demanufacture (their second) on.

Conjure One I is real nice - nothing like metal - catchy rhythms and atmospheres as we know'm from the FF-albums, and all female vocals.

Burt's side project Ascension of the Watchers' Numinosum is very different from FF too - slow, elementary, personal, spiritual.

Otoh Dino's Brujeria and Divine Heresy are even more hard-edged than FF - he's the one who comes with the metal. He admits: "I'm all metal!" :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-24, 09:52:18
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness  8)

Looking forward to the gig. They confirmed that Gavin Harrison will be the drummer on tour, great news!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-09-24, 20:58:58
jp: Marillion - F.E.A.R. (I admit I'm not a fan and maybe you have to hear it more often, but I found it boring at first listening with a few exceptions ... :-\)
np: Kansas - The Prelude Implicit (Better than expected, nice.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-09-26, 19:49:03
jp: Huis - Neither In Heaven
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-09-27, 18:38:12
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-09-28, 08:56:46
Cirrus Bay - "Places Unseen" (first listen on Spotify)

Hey! This is pretty good! Classic Genesis/Renaissance stuff (with a bit of Yes). Very retro prog.
I listen to this one because it's in the top 5 on ProgArchives 2016 albums at the moment.
Very pleasant.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-09-28, 11:47:18
Led Zeppelin - III
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-09-28, 19:33:42
Wolverine - Machina Viva  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-09-28, 21:36:33
Chroma Key - "Graveyard Mountain Home"

Chroma Key - "Dead Air For Radios"

Both on Spotify (yeah, I'm really into Spotify these days).
I can really enjoy this kind of music. Very trippy stuff. It's miiiiiiiiiiiiles away from Dream Theater. It's even miles away from OSI. But it's definitely Kevin Moore.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-09-29, 15:00:14
NP> Pain of Salvation ~ Remedy Lane Re-mixed

With Be this could well be their pinnacle of their career.
Marvelous album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-09-29, 15:01:10
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-09-28, 21:36:33
Chroma Key - "Graveyard Mountain Home"

Chroma Key - "Dead Air For Radios"

Both on Spotify (yeah, I'm really into Spotify these days).
I can really enjoy this kind of music. Very trippy stuff. It's miiiiiiiiiiiiles away from Dream Theater. It's even miles away from OSI. But it's definitely Kevin Moore.

Good choice, it's more than a decent album imo.
Indeed very different from DT.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-29, 19:21:30
jp: The Lens - Regeneration (pre-IQ era, nice so now and then)
np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-09-29, 21:17:00
NP> The Dear Hunter ~ Prt V : Hymns with the Devil in Confessional

What an extraordinary band!
Great lyrics and dito music.
Why have I missed this band!?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-09-30, 10:04:04
Marillion - "F*** Everyone And Run"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-09-30, 19:32:37
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-10-03, 19:23:24
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites (I'll keep on trying, but still not an epic album for me :-\.)
np: Opeth - Sorceress (First listening: not a click yet, but you have to hear it more often. And will do that for sure :).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-10-03, 21:43:00
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-10-03, 19:23:24
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites (I'll keep on trying, but still not an epic album for me :-\.)
np: Opeth - Sorceress (First listening: not a click yet, but you have to hear it more often. And will do that for sure :).)

Also listened to Opeth's new album (second listen today). I think it's a good one. But next time a real heavy one again please! I'm not a back-to the-old-days kinda guy (like how you find them in the Opeth fanbase), but I'd welcome a mix.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-10-04, 18:18:26
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-10-03, 21:43:00
Also listened to Opeth's new album (second listen today). I think it's a good one. But next time a real heavy one again please!
Don't mind a heavy album, as long as the music is guided by clean vocals :).

np: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-10-04, 19:01:15
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-10-05, 19:30:00
jp: Asia - Asia
np: Opeth - Sorceress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-10-06, 15:38:13
Live:  The Distance To Here

The life of a proggie is full of surprises: I had some ten years ago bought the three classic Live albums - Throwing Copper, Secret Samadhi, The Distance To Here - forgot what the incentives were, had listened a few times to them, and then they just abided on my shelf. Recently, with some 2500 cd's now, I decided to clear up and out a bit, i.a. checked once again and decided that my three Enchant cd's go out, and thought that my Live albums would go the same way, but what a surprise: Throwing Copper was really great, Samadhi even better - and Distance was: Yes, Pantheon!!!

So Live is my newest pantheon group - not that I was short of such - hey, Paxi ;)  But man, Distance is really really super - I mean, just that title 8) - and four songs that go to my classic songs list :)

Guys, try these:

Live: Run To The Water   www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB1zPYKQCCY

And nice Biblical references, wonderful poetry by Ed K.

Live: The Dolphin's Cry   www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBHmcORu4og

Enjoy, guys, don't miss out on this beautiful music - also Teunises :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-06, 17:52:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-10-06, 15:38:13
Enjoy, guys, don't miss out on this beautiful music - also Teunises :)
- Nicky
I do own a collection album, both tracks you mention are on it. Do like it :).

jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-10-07, 15:33:30
I only have the albums Throwing Copper and Secret Samadhi.
Decent band, one of the best songs ever actually is Lightning Crashes.
Gives me chills every time I hear this song.
They became more and more radio-friendly and that's where I signed off, though I also like the song Dolphin's Cry. ;)

A Dutch singer named Anouk did some recordings with Live during the beginning of her career.
Their version of I Alone is stunning. :)


NP> David Gilmour ~ Live in Gdansk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-08, 19:52:54
Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-10-09, 21:42:30
pp: Neal Morse - The Grand Experiment (bring on the new album 8))

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio (Sympho Shop has got a new name)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2016-10-09, 22:27:36
Vanden Plas ~ Christ O
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-10-10, 18:05:13
jp: Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-10-10, 20:09:10
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"

I felt inspired to listen to this album, because I read about the Steven Wilson Remix/Remaster that got released last week.
Out of the Yes discography, this album really needs a good remix/remaster. I'm seriously thinking about buying it. The bluray version even has an instrumental version of all of the songs. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-10-11, 13:24:46
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2016-10-07, 15:33:30
They became more and more radio-friendly and that's where I signed off, though I also like the song Dolphin's Cry. ;)

You sometimes make hasty conclusions, Mad, like here.

The Distance To Here and V are great albums, and highly original. Distance is what made Live pantheon with me. And now I'm getting into V - also *horns*

Give'm a couple of runs - on Spotify or whatever - and let yourself be convinced that you must have the cd's.

These albums reminded me that good rock can still be as gripping as cutting-edge metal like FF and Periphery.

So, still no Roomie-companions to share FF, Bal-Sagoth, and Periphery with ? - my fave groups ? Don't you guys wanna know where and how new ground is being broken ?


NP:  Mnemic:  Mnemesis

The latest addition to my pantheon. Danish hard-edged metal group based in Ålborg. Have a lot in common with FF and Periphery, but have their own special sound - else they wouldn't be pantheon with me *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-10-11, 18:52:56
X-Panda - Reflections (New album is out since yesterday, played it on Spotify. Love this kind of music *horns*.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-10-12, 19:14:08
jp: X-Panda - Reflections
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-10-13, 10:37:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2016-10-11, 13:24:46
You sometimes make hasty conclusions, Mad, like here.

The Distance To Here and V are great albums, and highly original. Distance is what made Live pantheon with me. And now I'm getting into V - also *horns*

Give'm a couple of runs - on Spotify or whatever - and let yourself be convinced that you must have the cd's.

Partly true, mon ami. ;)
It's an assumption based on the songs I heard on the radio, and the few times I listened to the albums in its entirety.
Like taste for food, music taste can change as well, I know, but the music I heard was not worth to mention.
Each to his own of course. ;)

QuoteSo, still no Roomie-companions to share FF, Bal-Sagoth, and Periphery with ? - my fave groups ? Don't you guys wanna know where and how new ground is being broken ?


NP:  Mnemic:  Mnemesis

The latest addition to my pantheon. Danish hard-edged metal group based in Ålborg. Have a lot in common with FF and Periphery, but have their own special sound - else they wouldn't be pantheon with me *horns*

- Nicky

I've seen Periphery live, once.
They were the opening act for Dream Theater after they released the album ADTOE.
Quite rough music, a soundtrack for lunatics I might call it.
Labeled as Djent, which some of those bands I do like but certainly not all of them.
Recently I became very interested in the band Tesseract, which is more manageable.
Periphery is nice, it has its moments but not for everyday use. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-10-13, 16:23:09
NP> Airbag ~ Disconnected

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-13, 18:52:01
jp: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-10-13, 20:41:19
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2016-10-13, 10:37:37
I've seen Periphery live, once.
They were the opening act for Dream Theater after they released the album ADTOE.
Quite rough music, a soundtrack for lunatics I might call it.
Labeled as Djent, which some of those bands I do like but certainly not all of them.
Recently I became very interested in the band Tesseract, which is more manageable.
Periphery is nice, it has its moments but not for everyday use. ;)

Now you're rash again, Mad. Betcha haven't listened to more than Periphery I, judging by what you've written. Meanwhile they've released: Periphery II: This Time It's Personal; Clear (ep); Juggernaut: Alpha; Juggernaut: Omega; and Periphery III: Select Difficulty. They work hard at their music, and they have developed (or progressed) immensely in the course of their career.

It's a pity that you guys don't listen to this band, cuz it's some of the most exciting music around.

And the label "djent" is like calling Dream Theater Pink-Floyd-related metal, or Arena neo-prog ::)  Man, it's so much more, in all three cases. Yeah, you hear Floyd in DT, neo-prog in Arena, and djent in Periphery, but it's only a small part of a very rich sound. Interestingly, singer Spencer Sotelo doesn't even listen to Meshuggah.

I too was introduced to Periphery as the support group for the European DT-tour, in Copenhagen. Wasn't a positive experience, as both groups had been transferred to a sportshall with concrete walls, and with three guitarists, busy music, and me never having heard any of their music, it did sound "lunatic" :(

Fortunately I checked them out again, and realised that they're fabulous. Now they're one of my three fave bands. I have all their studio albums.


Yes, Tesseract - great band. Experienced them live in Cop two years ago - super concert. Have their three studio albums *horns*

And it's just as silly (limiting) to call Tesseract a djent-band ::)


I wish people would listen to the music rather than using facile labels to eliminate groups :(


NP:  Sabaton:  The Last Stand *horns*

Swedish epic metal band (from Falun). The Last Stand is about notable defensive "last stand" battles, like Thermopylae - interesting stories, and well-crafted metal, tho not cutting edge musically.

TLS and their previous album Heroes reached first place on the Swedish chart positions.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Stand_(Sabaton_album)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-10-14, 19:41:19
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Opeth - Sorceress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 18:09:28
Today I listened to:

Opeth - "Sorceress" (on Spotify)
8)
Really need to get this on cd. It's new-Opeth number 3.

Kaipa Da Capo - "Dårskapens Monotoni"
Roine Stolt and some guys from 70's Kaipa playing in the same style as... 70's Kaipa! Without Kaipa-lord-'n'-master Hans Lundin, this is still something special (it's got Roine Stolt on it!!!). And the real Kaipa (with Hans Lundin) is also recording again! Probably 2017 release.

Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
Getting better and better with each listen. Would end up very high in my 2016 year list, but I'm saving the number 1 spot for Neal Morse. :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-15, 19:09:56
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 18:09:28
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
Getting better and better with each listen. Would end up very high in my 2016 year list, but I'm saving the number 1 spot for Neal Morse. :P
Still not convinced yet, but I'm trying. And yes, I expect the NMB album to be in my top-3 as well. What an awesome new track 8).

np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 22:20:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-15, 19:09:56
np: Oak - Lighthouse

What's Oak?

NP:
Marillion - "F.E.A.R."
I do understand the comparison with "Marbles" a bit. Same atmosphere. But the latter has stronger songs I think.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 22:38:33
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 22:20:31
What's Oak?

Nevermind. Just read the progstreaming topic.
I once was very interested in Airbag's (free) digital EP, before they even released a full studio album. But it's all very mellow. They're still on my list to check out. So when I do and like it, I'll check out their guitar player's solo output, and when I like that, I'll check related bands.
Long way to go....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-10-17, 18:35:14
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-10-15, 22:38:33
So when I do and like it, I'll check out their guitar player's solo output, and when I like that, I'll check related bands.
Long way to go....
Yeah, there's so much to check out, can't have it all. Fortunately Spotify has most of it ;).

jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-10-17, 19:17:56
Earlier today:
Rick Wakeman - "Night Airs" (Spotify)
Really nice piano album. Very relaxing. Are there any Rick Wakeman fans around here? Is there another album of his that I need to check on Spotify?

Opeth - "Sorceress" (Spotify)
Another winner, this one. Slightly heavier than its two predecessors, but not even close to "Watershed". But that doesn't mean it's a bad album! I really like this!

Just played:

Riverside - "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"
Not my favourite Riverside album, but it's definitely one of the best albums of 2015. Still like "S.O.N.G.S." better.

Now listening to:

Marillion - "F.E.A.R."
This is not bad and is really growing on me! I really need to do a top 10 of Marillion albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-10-18, 18:41:59
jp: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts (Too long ago that I played music of this band *horns*)
np: Profuna Ocean - In Vacuum (Preparing for Saturday's gig)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-10-19, 18:36:59
jp: Knight Area - Hyperdrive
np: Aisles - Hawaii
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-10-20, 15:14:59
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 09:35:21
Opeth - "Sorceress"

Guess I belong to the #MakeOpethGrowlAgain# movement. Ghost Revolution was a blast. This was their heyday *horns*

I was so fortunate as to see them thrice during this period, at Kulturbolaget and Malmö Festival in Malmö, and Copenhell - fabulous concerts, the guys really delivered.

These days one would have to listen to them play acoustic guitars and Mike Å peeping thru several songs - a bit weird, I'd say ::)


NP  Periphery:  Select Difficulty  &  Juggernaut Alpha

Oh man, this forenoon it was Periphery Fest, this group really does it for me *horns*

And Spence, he does the whole caboodle: clean, shout, growl, color(atura), bass - what a great singer 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-20, 18:24:24
jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home (New album @ the end of this year/beginning next year, curious.)
np: Blind Ego - Numb (New album to be released tomorrow, looking forward to it. What I've heard from it is sounding great!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-20, 19:34:02
Fischer-Z ~ This Is My Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 22:43:31
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-20, 18:24:24
jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home (New album @ the end of this year/beginning next year, curious.)

Totally forgot about that one. Is there some recent info on this?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2016-10-20, 15:14:59
Guess I belong to the #MakeOpethGrowlAgain# movement. Ghost Revolution was a blast. This was their heyday *horns*

To be honest, I wouldn't mind when they decide to do a growling/real metal album again. But I guess I'll just go with whatever they decide to put out. Because it's still very good music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-10-21, 08:34:10
PP Magenta - Seven

I have listened to A LOT of neo/symphonic prog this year and, after picking this one randomly on the CD shelf and playing it, I was just reminded of how great it is and how high it stands on my prog ladder  *horns* Unfortunately, things went downward from there and while I still greatly enjoy Home and New York Suite, the last two albums have been huge disappointments ...

NP Arena - Contagion Max

Actually, I had never listened to it while reading the story in the booklet at the same time. It certainly adds to the atmosphere and to the power of the music. What a great album ! Thanks so much Erik for pushing so much to make this happen  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-10-21, 15:05:47
NP  Fear Factory:  Demanufacture

This is their best-known album, from 1995. FF were quite big in metal circles at the time, and metal circles were bigger than now. You could even see FF in MTV, just like Metallica and Slayer. Those days are definitely over, comfort music has won a lotta territory :(

Even "proggies" have very much settled down to their beaten tracks: You got the Arena fans, who can stretch as far as Dream Theater, maybe even sniff a bit of Opeth growl, but definitely no further!!! ;) the many Maiden, Rammstein, and Volbeat fans that consider themselves coool cuz they really listen to metal ::) ... but where are the real progressives, those who are constantly on the move, trying out everything, turning every leaf - adventurously, fearlessly?

I'd sure like to see more of them ....

When I mention Fear Factory, most people look blank of course, but if they do respond, they say either Demanufacture or Obsolete. Yeah, OK :-\ These were great and adventurous albums - back in the f*in mid-90's.

Burt and Dino made one more album together, the excellent Digimortal, broke up, did a lotta fascinating stuff separately for some six years, and then found each other again - and Rhys too - and made three utterly groundbreaking albums: Mechanize, The Industrialist, and Genexus *horns*

Man, if one hasn't listened to these albums, one really doesn't know what's goin on in metal these days - one has simply stalled - in comfort - OK, maybe at a higher level than the Maiden listener, but still ...


First listen of Demanufacture - hey, pretty good ;) *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-10-21, 16:19:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-10-21, 15:05:47
Even "proggies" have very much settled down to their beaten tracks: You got the Arena fans, who can stretch as far as Dream Theater, maybe even sniff a bit of Opeth growl, but definitely no further!!! ;) the many Maiden, Rammstein, and Volbeat fans that consider themselves coool cuz they really listen to metal ::) ... but where are the real progressives, those who are constantly on the move, trying out everything, turning every leaf - adventurously, fearlessly?

You know, no offence but you're really starting to sound like a broken record now. ;) You think we're not proggy enough, that's ok, I think we got that already. I think the extreme metal territory you're residing in nowadays is not that proggy either, and you're not doing yourself a favour by neglecting the softer side of prog, but at least I'm not ranting on about it. ::) But you seem to think 'heavier is proggier'.
I also want to say that I really like to read about it when you write so passionately about these bands, so please don't stop. You know I tried a lot of the bands you mentioned and some of it I really like and some of it I don't. But I think you've got to accept the fact that you're not really winning people over by calling them not real proggies/boring when they don't like this or that band... Dunno about others, but to me it seems a little immature...

I know you do it to provoke a discussion, so there you go.

:)



NP:
Riverside - "Eye Of The Soundscape" (Spotify)
Instrumental album with the last contribution by Piotr. Really liking this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-10-21, 19:19:52
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 22:43:31
Totally forgot about that one. Is there some recent info on this?
No, not from John Mitchell himself. But I read on the releases list on Progwereld.org 'end 2016'. It was my guess/hope ;).

np: Blind Ego - Liquid (On Spotify. Was hoping for the real disc today, but my record shop didn't mail me. Well, at least I can play it now. Sounding great 8)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-22, 13:18:19
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
np: Riverside - Eye Of The Soundscape (On Spotify, I'll hear it before buying. A whole instrumental/ambient album mostly bores me and it's even a 2cd ... ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-10-22, 14:23:18
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-22, 13:18:19
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones

Good idea!

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-10-22, 13:18:19
np: Riverside - Eye Of The Soundscape (On Spotify, I'll hear it before buying. A whole instrumental/ambient album mostly bores me and it's even a 2cd ... ::))

Yes, but I really liked the bonus discs of the last two releases. They don't bore me at all. As usual, you have to be in the right mood for it I guess.

NP:
IQ - "The Road Of Bones"

8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-10-22, 16:16:26
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-10-21, 16:19:16
I know you do it to provoke a discussion, so there you go.

Just trying to shake that comfort a bit and conjure up some more adventure spirit. Didn't get a reaction till now. Not surprised that it came from you, Paxi ;)

Good to hear that you've tried out some of the stuff that I recommended; that is the prog spirit, and it's as much as I can expect; I shouldn't expect you to have the same taste as me :)

I actually do listen to softer stuff too, doing lotta Bob Dylan these days ;) and:

NP  Conjure One:  Holoscenic

The third FF-dude, Rhys Fulber. A very special mix of atmospheric almost new-age moods with catchy rhythms, and several different women singing. Nice, and I can share it with Ms 007 *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-10-24, 18:53:43
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn

Both 8) albums!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-10-25, 18:51:02
X-Panda - Reflections  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-10-26, 21:26:42
Yes - "Close To The Edge"

Yes - "Relayer"

Yes - "Fragile"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-10-27, 18:50:06
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-10-28, 19:58:04
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-10-28, 20:52:47
Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork

This is such an extraordinary band.
Great lyrics, great music, quality every time they release a new album.
Though their latest two efforts is a little bit too much fantasy for my taste.
The Seraphic Clockwork however, is one of their best albums to this date.

What I really like about this band is that there is not one person that presents his self as the leading man.
Everyone is important, nobody stands out, all is a team effort.  *horns*

It's a German.  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-10-30, 14:06:44
Marillion - "F*** Everyone And Run"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-10-30, 19:47:10
Today I'm not feeling well (headache, stomach ache). So I stayed in bed and a considerable amount of my time in the bathroom as well... In between all that I had plenty of time to listen to music. Sooooo:

Discipline - "To Shatter All Accord" (Spotify)

Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"

Big Big Train - "Folklore"

Karmakanic - "Dot"

Steve Hackett - "Wolflight"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-11-03, 17:22:54
Circus Maximus - "Havoc"
Pretty good actually. Anyone who will have this album in their 2016 top ten list?

Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
How about this one? I like it!

Opeth - "Sorceress"
8)

Opeth - "Pale Communion"
8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-11-03, 19:14:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-11-03, 17:22:54
Circus Maximus - "Havoc"
Pretty good actually. Anyone who will have this album in their 2016 top ten list?
Yep, definitely.

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-11-03, 17:22:54
Frost* - "Falling Satellites"
How about this one? I like it!
Probably too, but not in the top-5 and on a lower spot than CM ...  :)

X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-11-04, 12:28:42
jp U2 - The Joshua Tree
np DeeExpus - King of Number 33
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-05, 12:21:05
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-05, 13:19:53
Subsignal - Paraiso 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-05, 18:21:13
Silver Key - The Screams Empire

It was recommended to people who like IQ and Arena in the Dutch magazine iO-pages. As I like both bands, I give it a shot. Well, I do hear similarities indeed, but the execution of the songs and the vocals are not at the level of both mentioned bands. So I'll call it a once in a lifetime experience ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-11-05, 19:06:43
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-05, 18:21:13
Silver Key - The Screams Empire

Never heard of them. They do have a pretty nice artwork though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-11-07, 15:35:04
Fish ~ Live at Leamington Spa Convention 2012
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-11-07, 18:43:52
jp: Teramaze - Her Halo
np: Aisles - Hawaii
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-11-09, 19:26:47
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2016-11-10, 17:34:14
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-10-17, 19:17:56
Earlier today:
Rick Wakeman - "Night Airs" (Spotify)
Really nice piano album. Very relaxing. Are there any Rick Wakeman fans around here? Is there another album of his that I need to check on Spotify?



Yep Criminal Record is one of my favourites but I don't think it is on Spotify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-11-10, 21:35:00
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2016-11-10, 17:34:14
Yep Criminal Record is one of my favourites but I don't think it is on Spotify.

It seems it is. I'll check it out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-11-11, 16:40:35
Triumvirat ~ Illusions on a Double Dimple

Probably one of the weirdest album-titles ever created.  ;D

Heard about this band, but never listened to them.
Thanks to Spotify I have a chance to get acquainted.
Sounds. ... nice.
Not bad, bit like Jethro Tull, maybe?
Two songs on this album reaches the 20 minute mark so this could be something I'd like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-11-11, 19:05:52
Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-12, 19:48:17
Opeth - Sorceress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-11-12, 20:21:53
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
8)

Yup! This is fantastic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2016-11-13, 17:48:55
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-11-12, 20:21:53
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"

And again!

Like I expected, this is very likely gonna be my favourite album of 2016. No surprise as Neal's music is always precisely my cup of tea. The music, the lyrics. Really feel connected to it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2016-11-13, 18:06:26
not exactly "playing now" but worth a mention anyway, as it was such a pleasure to do it:

Had to do a few hundered kilometres by car on behalf of business the other week, so after scrolling around in what albums I had with me on my phone, I started "The Wall" (that's Pink Floyd...) and took off. And was that a journey. People seeing me passing by must have thought I'm a madman or something. I still know this album's lyrics inside out and it was really a huge pleasure to listen to this album in its entirety - and to sing along :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-11-13, 21:54:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2016-11-12, 20:21:53
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
Lucky you. My record shop doesn't have it yet :(. Really looking forward to playing it :).

I've been playing The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-11-14, 18:54:12
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-11-14, 19:50:03
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-11-13, 21:54:41
Lucky you. My record shop doesn't have it yet :(. Really looking forward to playing it :).

It's really good! Don't expect a big change in style or whatever. It's still Neal Morse like we know him. And of course there's some themes or certain melodies you think you recognise from earlier work, but it's all so well done. I love it! Perhaps it's too early to say, but I think this is easily the best Neal Morse album since "Sola Scriptura", or anything before Sola. And as some of you know "Sola Scriptura" is my favourite Neal Morse album. So this means that it's at least my second favourite. Already!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2016-11-14, 21:05:40
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2016-11-13, 18:06:26
not exactly "playing now" but worth a mention anyway, as it was such a pleasure to do it:

Yeah, Cap, The Wall is definitely one of the greatest albums eva made *horns*

In those days, one ran into The Wall all over the place: with friends, on the radio, in shops, wherever. One experienced that this was BIG.

Man, how that has changed: Nowadays people are foolin about on their phones all around, and listenin to shallow music :(

Fortunately there are still serious musicians making great music. They just don't have much following - sad :'(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-11-15, 19:09:48
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-11-14, 19:50:03
It's really good! Don't expect a big change in style or whatever. It's still Neal Morse like we know him. And of course there's some themes or certain melodies you think you recognise from earlier work, but it's all so well done. I love it!
The (4 or 5) tracks I've heard on YouTube are very promising indeed. I expect it to arrive on Friday. Can't wait 8).

np: Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-11-15, 23:13:25
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-11-15, 19:09:48
The (4 or 5) tracks I've heard on YouTube are very promising indeed. I expect it to arrive on Friday. Can't wait 8).

Still play it every day!

I think it's not long now until we have to decide on our top 10 again! ;D This Neal Morse Band album is in it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-11-16, 18:32:21
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2016-11-15, 23:13:25
I think it's not long now until we have to decide on our top 10 again! ;D This Neal Morse Band album is in it!
Probably it'll be just in time for a top-3 spot :D

jp: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
np: X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-11-16, 19:06:28
I just finished watching Mike Portnoy's commentary video on Facebook. He listened to the entire album and gave his view on all the songs. I found it interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-11-17, 14:54:29
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"

For some reason I don't want to play anything else than "The Similitude Of A Dream" these days.

Yesterday I tried Devin Townsend's latest album on Spotify, but... I don't know... I might pass this one. Anyone here who listened to it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-11-17, 19:53:04
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-11-17, 14:54:29
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"

For some reason I don't want to play anything else than "The Similitude Of A Dream" these days.
Most of the reviews are raving, but those of Progwereld.org and a Dutch magazine called 'iO pages' not, they are like 'don't expect something new, I've heard it all before' etc., though they acknowledge the quality of the musicians. Well, I'll always form my own opinion :).

np: Jadis - No Fear Of Looking Down
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-11-18, 00:09:48
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-11-17, 19:53:04
Most of the reviews are raving, but those of Progwereld.org and a Dutch magazine called 'iO pages' not, they are like 'don't expect something new, I've heard it all before' etc., though they acknowledge the quality of the musicians. Well, I'll always form my own opinion :).

Yeah, I read about it. Most other reviews mention the fact that it's nothing really new, but they don't make much of an issue about it, and they'll still give it a 10/10, or 5 star, or whatever.
I dunno, he pretty much carried the Prog flame through the nineties and into the 21st century with Spocks, Transatlantic and his solo albums. The man's a legend. His music is instantly recognisable and high quality. I wouldn't have it any other way. That said, The Ways Of A Fool is something he hasn't done before, I think.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2016-11-17, 19:53:04
np: Jadis - No Fear Of Looking Down

Ah right, how's that one then?
*checks Spotify*
It's not on Spotify!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2016-11-18, 15:52:03
NP  Periphery:  Clear

It's interesting that DT handed over the torch to Periphery. Obviously DT feel that they have struggled enuff, and they can make a comfortable living of their music. They've now settled down with their many fans.

And definitely: They've done it well, given us such a plethora of excellent, exciting music - Thanx for that, DT-guys :)

So now it's Periphery who are running on the edge with the torch, scrambling with the Muses, clearly carrying the DT-flame. Their music is constantly effervescent, taking new directions, challenging, mind-boggling.

DT had the drawback that they had a rather regular singer. Spencer Sotelo of Periphery is quite different, fronting pandemonium *horns*

All of Periphery's music is exciting, maybe excepting I, where they had a low budget and had to find some sorta formula.


When I took the cd outta the envelope, I wondered: What the f*! Altho it certainly was clear, it wasn't clear to me ???

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-11-18, 19:23:54
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-11-18, 00:09:48
I dunno, he pretty much carried the Prog flame through the nineties and into the 21st century with Spocks, Transatlantic and his solo albums. The man's a legend. His music is instantly recognisable and high quality. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Seconded, I would buy it anyway. Quality garanteed 8).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-11-18, 00:09:48
Ah right, how's that one then?
*checks Spotify*
It's not on Spotify!
Not on Spotify indeed, I was naughty ::). But already deleted from my harddisk, didn't like it at all :). Really love 'More Than Meets The Eye' and 'Photoplay', but this one is not my cup of coffee.

pp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-19, 19:51:29
jp: Meller Golyzniak Duda - Breaking Habits (Something between Riverside and Lunatic Soul I've read somewhere, but found it disappointing. It's a grower, will play it again.)
np: Maschine - Naturalis (Sounding okay, but not too fond of the vocals ... again :-\.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-11-20, 21:45:23
Today:
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
IQ - Dark Matter

now listening: Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-11-21, 19:23:18
Threshold - For The Journey  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-11-25, 18:06:50
jp: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
np: Leprous - Live At Rockefeller Music Hall (on Spotify, released today)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-11-25, 19:51:23
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

After two listenings I have to say I would have expected a little bit more after all the raving reviews I've read, but it's a grower. Will give it much more airplay and have to decide later if it'll get a top-3 spot in my top 10 releases of 2016. I'm hopeful, like Neal always is :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-11-26, 20:09:57
jp: X-Panda - Reflections
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-11-27, 21:42:26
Today:
Neal Morse - The Similitude Of A Dream
Huis - Neither In Heaven

np: Dollhouse Rock Radio ~ The Aurora Project
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-11-28, 18:54:02
jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-11-29, 16:29:12
Devin Townsend Project ~ Transcendence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-11-29, 17:03:31
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2016-11-29, 16:29:12
Devin Townsend Project ~ Transcendence

Ah, so what do you think of it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-11-29, 19:26:40
Neal Morse - The Similitude Of A Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-11-30, 18:46:10
jp: Teramaze - Her Halo
np: Airbag - Disconnected
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-11-30, 20:12:36
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2016-12-04, 09:03:17
JF The Undertones - Positive Touch

NP The Angels - Night Attack

No prog today but I will get back to it soon ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-12-04, 21:42:55
Good to see you again Bupie, how's life?

Listening to my favourite progressive rock radio program, like (almost) every Sunday.

now playing: Wolverine - When The Night Comes (from 'Machina Viva')  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-05, 18:15:53
jp: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
np: Pain Of Salvation - Road Salt One (They're playing at a venue near me next year. Just to hear if it's my cup of tea, only know the band by name :-[.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-05, 19:01:33
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-05, 18:15:53
np: Pain Of Salvation - Road Salt One (They're playing at a venue near me next year. Just to hear if it's my cup of tea, only know the band by name :-[.)
They'll be playing without me ;). Some nice tracks but overall too screamy vocals and also some weird songs. No, definitely not my favourite music.

np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-12-06, 17:58:25
Agent Fresco - Destrier  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-12-06, 19:14:24
Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-09, 17:25:40
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2016-12-10, 14:32:03
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-05, 19:01:33
They'll be playing without me ;). Some nice tracks but overall too screamy vocals and also some weird songs. No, definitely not my favourite music.

np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine  8)

Even if you would listen to the right albums, which Road Salt is not in my humble opinion, I still doubt it would be your cup of tea.

The lyrics of Gildenlöw are sometimes, well actually most of the times, quite harsh but the listener should understand the concept otherwise the listener wouldn't understand what the album and lyrics are about.
Personally I think Gildenlöw is a genius.
Albums like BE and The Perfect Element prt I and Remedy Lane are huge albums, masterpieces.
But like I said, some might not understand the concept. ;)

Besides that, to me Daniel Gildenlöw is one of the best prog/metal singers around. :)

NP> Transatlantic ~ Kaleidoscope
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2016-12-11, 00:05:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-12-04, 21:42:55
Good to see you again Bupie, how's life?

Hey Teunis, thanks for asking  ;) I am in the middle of a Nicky's life impersonation since it has been two years now that I am unemployed : I just cautiously swapped Nicky's extreme metal for some 80's hard rock  :D So my first resolution  for 2017 would be to find a part time job. The second would be to meet some Roomies in person : some plan for holidays in Australia, anyone ? Other than that, I am preparing for my first summer Christmas, which is rather weird to be honest ...

JF Fanfields 2 - A fan's tribute to Toto

Teunis, if you haven't listened to it yet, I strongly recommend  that you give it a try. I got the complete 5 CDs package (FF1, FF2 and FF2 bonus) for less than 40 €. FF2 is a vast improvement over FF1 IMHO and some covers are really breathtaking. Worth the buy !

NP Work of Art - Framework

My opinion has not changed : it's nice but it really lacks diversity. And the link with Toto is more tenuous than adversited.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-12-11, 21:48:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2016-12-10, 14:32:03
Even if you would listen to the right albums, which Road Salt is not in my humble opinion, I still doubt it would be your cup of tea.

Albums like BE and The Perfect Element prt I and Remedy Lane are huge albums, masterpieces.
Okay, will listen to these albums you recommend to see if I'll understand the concept then ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2016-12-11, 00:05:44
I am in the middle of a Nicky's life impersonation since it has been two years now that I am unemployed : I just cautiously swapped Nicky's extreme metal for some 80's hard rock  :D So my first resolution  for 2017 would be to find a part time job.

Oh, that sucks :-\. I hope 2017 will bring you luck!

Quote from: Bupie
The second would be to meet some Roomies in person : some plan for holidays in Australia, anyone ?
I'm afraid not, though Australia seems a wonderful country to me. Really love the nature over there. The birds I kept in an aviary are flying over there ...

Quote from: Bupie
JF Fanfields 2 - A fan's tribute to Toto

Teunis, if you haven't listened to it yet, I strongly recommend  that you give it a try. I got the complete 5 CDs package (FF1, FF2 and FF2 bonus) for less than 40 €. FF2 is a vast improvement over FF1 IMHO and some covers are really breathtaking. Worth the buy !
I'm not into tribute albums, prefer the real stuff. But if it's on Spotify or anywhere else, I'll give it a listen. Thanks for the tip.

pp: Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream  8)

Now listening to my weekly radio show.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-12-12, 06:24:02
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2016-12-11, 00:05:44
Hey Teunis, thanks for asking  ;) I am in the middle of a Nicky's life impersonation since it has been two years now that I am unemployed : I just cautiously swapped Nicky's extreme metal for some 80's hard rock  :D So my first resolution  for 2017 would be to find a part time job. The second would be to meet some Roomies in person : some plan for holidays in Australia, anyone ? Other than that, I am preparing for my first summer Christmas, which is rather weird to be honest ...

Good luck to you!! I hope you find a job real soon! I'd really like to meet you (and the other Roomies) some day. I'd love to see Australia one day, but I don't think that will happen soon. When are you coming over to France again?


Just listened to:
The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional"

A long time ago I listened to an album by this band (I think it was Act II) and liked it. But I was discovering so much new music back then, so I didn't give it much time. Then in 2009 (or so) I listened to "The Color Spectrum" and didn't like it that much, so this band was not on my priority list. But this new album is really good! Maddox pointed it out a few pages back and so I put it on my list of albums to check out.
It reminds me of Beardfish in places and also a bit Major Parkinson (interesting band, that one, guys!).

Now listening to:
Glass Hammer - "Valkyrie"

Yeah I know, it's 6:00 o'clock (not on a Christmas morning), and I'm already listening to a second album today. But I'm at work now, started on 4:30.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-12, 18:57:07
jp: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey
np: Pain Of Salvation - Remedy Lane
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-12-13, 18:35:33
jp: Riverside - Out Of Myself
np: Riverside - O2 Panic Room (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-12-14, 13:22:46
Quote from: Bupie on Sun, 2016-12-11, 00:05:44
I am in the middle of a Nicky's life impersonation since it has been two years now that I am unemployed : I just cautiously swapped Nicky's extreme metal for some 80's hard rock  :D So my first resolution  for 2017 would be to find a part time job.

Thanx, buddy :o ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2016-12-11, 21:48:43
Oh, that sucks :-\. I hope 2017 will bring you luck!

Teunis, I take it that you're referring solely to Bupie's unemplyment, else you're fresher than Teunises should be ;D

Bupie, so you actually listened to some hard-edged stuff - what ?

Yeah, since I lost my very steady job at the Danish Environmental Research Institute - 22 years there - in 2002, I've been in and out of odd jobs, and formally unemployed a lotta the time.

But I've kept myself occupied in various ways. Three years ago, and now again for almost a year, I've been working 16 hours a week at the nearby Network House for Refugees and Immigrants, teaching grown-ups Danish and English, and helping kids from immigrant families with their homework.

Now for almost ½ year and continuing I meet every day Mon-Fri at hour 13 with my good friend Jens at the local library where for about an hour we work our way laboriously thru Hegel's Science of Logic - the ultimate test of intellect - and translate it to Danish. The occasion for translating was that Jens told me at a point (a bit within "Etwas und Anderes") that if he should have any chance of understanding what the hell is going on, he'd have to have the text before him in Danish. I have the fortune of having German as my third native language, Danish as second, so if anyone should render such translation, guess it should be me. It actually also forces me to get deeper into Hegel's structure, as I want to get the translation as precise as possible.

I have read parts of the English translation - which I'm not too impressed by - and I expect that there is a French translation too. Anyone here into Hegel's philosophy ? Anyone know about the translations ? Would interest me ....


As you can see, I visit the Room occasionally, and I'll respond to anything that I find interesting - (within) music, philosophy, fun, even Paxi's and Bupsie's nonsense ;D

You guys can take a look at my "Fave groups currently" in my LP, and it would interest me to have your comments on these groups (after at least three listens), and I'm likely to respond then ... ;)


Played:

Revocation:   Great Is Our Sin

The Contortionist:  Language

Two new groups with me, and both quickly pantheon *horns*

Revocation was recommended to me by Amazon on the basis of my interest in Periphery. It's quite different tho, more in the vein of Slayer and Megadeth. Takes time, but develops into a very catchy mood, and some tasty guitar.

Contortionist took a quite different approach with their latest studio album Language, less hard-edged and more varied, atmospheric, contemplative. They mention a great indebtedness to BTBAM, and one can hear that.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-12-14, 17:27:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2016-12-14, 13:22:46
Teunis, I take it that you're referring solely to Bupie's unemplyment, else you're fresher than Teunises should be ;D
Well, Bupie and I have/had a lot in common with our music taste (e.g. Toto, IQ) so now you ask me ... ::). But it wasn't my intention and was only meant for his unemployment indeed :).

jp: Asia -Alpha
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2016-12-14, 18:50:36
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-12-15, 18:41:02
jp: IQ - Ever
np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-16, 19:44:44
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-12-16, 23:24:20
Opeth ~ Sorceress

Unbelievable. They've done it again!

What a great album this is.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-12-17, 16:57:42
Ok, so I was really curious! Today I listened to an album that was to be released back in November, but the release date was pushed back to January and now even February. But there's a leak floating around, and I just couldn't help myself.

Blackfield V

Pretty good! And huge improvement over Blackfield IV. Confidence is back in Blackfield, probably because Steven is too.
I'll definitely will get this!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-12-17, 19:53:11
jp: X-Panda - Reflections
np: Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2016-12-18, 21:32:54
Today:
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-19, 10:21:53
Monday is not my favourite day of the week (understatement), but today it is different: it's a day off  :). Now listening to:

Ayreon - The Human Equation

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2016-12-19, 15:18:37
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-19, 10:21:53
Monday is not my favourite day of the week (understatement), but today it is different: it's a day off  :).

Nice! For comparison: I was at work at 4:30 in the morning...

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-19, 10:21:53
Now listening to:

Ayreon - The Human Equation

Good call! Are you also looking forward to the new Ayreon album?
http://www.arjenlucassen.com/ay8/

I was listening to The Dear Hunter - "Act V" again on Spotify. I might have to buy this... It's good stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-12-19, 17:11:41
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-19, 10:21:53
Monday is not my favourite day of the week (understatement)

Monday is the best day of the week!

You know why?

Because on monday it takes seven days before it's monday again! Yay!!!  *horns* *ola* ;D

NP> Still Opeth
Still Sorceress.
Still amazing!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-12-19, 17:12:46
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-12-19, 15:18:37
Nice! For comparison: I was at work at 4:30 in the morning...

Gee, and I thought I was up early...

Quote

I was listening to The Dear Hunter - "Act V" again on Spotify. I might have to buy this... It's good stuff.

8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-12-19, 18:27:29
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-12-19, 15:18:37
Nice! For comparison: I was at work at 4:30 in the morning...
Phew. At that moment I didn't know that I was alive ;).

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2016-12-19, 15:18:37
Good call! Are you also looking forward to the new Ayreon album?
http://www.arjenlucassen.com/ay8/
Definitely, a great list of musicians and singers is being revealed 8).

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2016-12-19, 17:11:41
Monday is the best day of the week!

You know why?

Because on monday it takes seven days before it's monday again! Yay!!!  *horns* *ola* ;D
Never looked at it that way. Thanks, makes it lots more bearable :).

pp:
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Opeth - Sorceress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2016-12-19, 20:27:18
Yes ~ Big Generator

Ah, my favorite.
The Rabin-era.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-12-20, 18:58:25
jp: Oak - Lighthouse
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2016-12-21, 13:52:40
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2016-12-19, 20:27:18
Yes ~ Big Generator

Ah, my favorite.
The Rabin-era.  *horns*

::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-12-22, 16:57:42
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2016-12-21, 13:52:40


::)

What!?  :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-12-22, 20:03:23
Cosmograf - The Unreasonable Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-23, 18:54:43
jp: Simon Says - Tardigrade
np: The Cry - Quick Quick Slow (featuring John Watts, Fischer-Z)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-12-24, 13:35:38
pp: Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of a Dream
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-12-24, 14:22:46
Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-12-24, 17:54:52
I was listening to a playlist with some of my favourite Big Big Train songs from the "Folklore" and "English Electric" albums.
What a band! I can't recommend them enough. There's Genesis (SEBTP-ATOTT era) and there's some Yes. The singer is called Phil Gabriel, uhhh, I mean David Longdon. And he is a multi instrumentalist playing all kinds of unusual instruments. Everything sounds so brilliantly British. I love it! And they're really productive nowadays. "Folklore" was released this year (contender for best album of 2016 if you'd ask me!!) and they're already writing for a release in 2017.

Now listening to Steven Wilson's "4½" EP.
Trying to figure out what my top 10 2016 albums would look like. Steven's probably not in it this time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-12-29, 12:33:43
Pure Reason Revolution - Amor Vincit Omnia

More Pet Shop Boys than Prog, methinks, but some nice bits all the same.  A recent purchase that'll probably end up on ebay if it doesn't grow on me!

Other than that I've been doing wall-to-wall Quo over Christmas, in memory of Rick Parfitt :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-30, 14:46:14
Listening to Radio 2, the Top 2000. Always nice between Christmas and New Years Day. Number 1 is, like most of the editions, Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-30, 19:54:03
Kyros - Vox Humana

I've read raving reviews about this album. As some of you will know, 'Kyros' is the new name of the band. They were formerly known as 'Synaesthesia'. They're from the same label as IQ. Really liked their self titles album, so I was curious. Not bad, but too many weak tracks in my opinion ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-12-30, 20:35:24
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2016-12-30, 19:54:03
Kyros - Vox Humana

I've read raving reviews about this album. As some of you will know, 'Kyros' is the new name of the band. They were formerly known as 'Synaesthesia'. They're from the same label as IQ. Really liked their self titles album, so I was curious. Not bad, but too many weak tracks in my opinion ...

Yes, I have heard both albums too. Also seen them live supporting IQ two years ago. Pretty good album, new one too. Live they didn't blow me away, but it didn't keep me from listening to their album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-12-31, 10:36:55
Blind Ego - Liquid (Contender for my top-3 of this year 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-12-31, 19:37:00
Marillion - F.E.A.R.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-01-01, 20:55:52
First album I played in 2017:

Toto - Toto XIV *horns*

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-02, 17:57:34
jp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
np: Eden Shadow - Melodies For Maladies

Listening on Spotify. Read a review on DPRP.net (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2016-069.php#edenshadow) that made me curious. Comparisons with Day Six, Rush, Genesis and a 9 out of 10. Despite the title of the album, it lacks melodies, at least till now ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-02, 18:52:24
Sleeping Pulse - Under The Same Sky

A Facebook friend recommended this album. It's a collaboration between Mick Moss (Antimatter) and Luis Fazendeiro (Portuguese ambient-metal band Painted Black). As Mick Moss is responsible for the vocals, it sounds very much like Antimatter. Really like it so far 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-03, 18:25:25
The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound (Deluxe Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-01-04, 19:05:09
jp: Asia - Astra
np: Evership - Evership
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-01-04, 23:48:34
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2017-01-04, 19:05:09
np: Evership - Evership

Ah, haven't seen them mentioned before. I read on Progwereld a very good review. So how is it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-01-05, 13:06:37
Kaipa DaCapo - "Dårskapens Monotoni" on Progstreaming.com
(Hey Nicky, did you see the ° on the a? ;))

I really like this. But I'm kinda biased since I seem to like everything with Roine Stolt in it (The Flower Kings less, strangely).
It's got a blues feeling to it. But it also has a very 70s prog style. With Hammond organ and mellotron etc.
I can't say that it sounds a whole lot like the old Kaipa, but it sounds good! 8)
I think I'd rate this album higher than the Anderson/Stolt collaboration, because more is happening here. Less singing and more music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-01-05, 19:56:10
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-01-04, 23:48:34
Ah, haven't seen them mentioned before. I read on Progwereld a very good review. So how is it?
Played it about 3 times, also because of that review, but now deleted it from my Spotify playlist. Not bad, but I've heard better ;).

np: Threshold - March Of Progress
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 07:48:01
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2017-01-05, 19:56:10
Played it about 3 times, also because of that review, but now deleted it from my Spotify playlist. Not bad, but I've heard better ;).

Which brings me to my following question. Do you, like me, think that Progwereld is often rating albums too high? There are so many reviews that I've read that are very positive about albums that, after listening to them, I don't agree with.

I mean, it's good that they're promoting unknown and (often) younger bands. (And they seem to prefer Dutch bands especially.) But I'd appreciate it if they're being honest about it.

Neal Morse's latest album got totally slashed. And then some unknown hobby band from Lutjebroek is getting praise for having released one of the best albums in 2016...? :-\
That's OK, if it were true. But, like I said, I'm often disappointed in those highly praised albums.


Phew... sorry for the rant. :D Now that's out of my system, let's listen to some music today.

Blackfield - "Blackfield"
A very special album. I think their second is a little bit better, but I have fond memories of listening to this one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-06, 20:16:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 07:48:01
Which brings me to my following question. Do you, like me, think that Progwereld is often rating albums too high? There are so many reviews that I've read that are very positive about albums that, after listening to them, I don't agree with.

I mean, it's good that they're promoting unknown and (often) younger bands. (And they seem to prefer Dutch bands especially.) But I'd appreciate it if they're being honest about it.
I'm inclined to say you're right, at least that's also my opinion. Of course it's all about taste, but the bands and albums I do like often get bad reviews :-\.

Quote from: PH
Neal Morse's latest album got totally slashed. And then some unknown hobby band from Lutjebroek is getting praise for having released one of the best albums in 2016...? :-\
That's OK, if it were true. But, like I said, I'm often disappointed in those highly praised albums.
I don't get that either. Neal Morse always gets the 'heard it all before, nothing refreshing' label. Especially the last two Neal Morse (Band) albums sound very refreshing to me as they're band efforts. Well, I keep on believing the reviewers do really mean what they write ;). But I'm often disappointed listening to albums that get raving reviews from this website ...

np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 21:38:56
Well, I have to admit, in this case, that I'm very pleasantly surprised. I'm talking about Evership. I wanted to listen to it, I don't know, to prove my earlier point, or for confirmation. Instead, this proves that tastes indeed do differ. ;)

But still, I stand by what I've said about Progwereld. To their credit though, I take a look at their website very often and wouldn't want them to go away!

Evership. Yes, at least I think this is pretty good. I'm now in my second listen. It has a Classic Rock feel to it. Think Queen, Styx etc. But proggier. It has some of those Wakeman-esque keyboard sounds. And very tasty (acoustic) guitars. But above all that, is the excellent singer, who reminds me of Freddy Mercury in places. Production is really good too.

So, Teunis, to my surprise, against all expectations, I do like this album and will probably get back to it again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-06, 22:54:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 21:38:56
Well, I have to admit, in this case, that I'm very pleasantly surprised. I'm talking about Evership. I wanted to listen to it, I don't know, to prove my earlier point, or for confirmation. Instead, this proves that tastes indeed do differ. ;)
Okay, didn't see this coming :).

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 21:38:56
But still, I stand by what I've said about Progwereld. To their credit though, I take a look at their website very often and wouldn't want them to go away!
Definitely, every Tuesday I visit the website after their update! For the news, the (concert and album) reviews, interviews and for the gigs and new releases. That's a lot of work, thumbs up for them *horns*.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-01-06, 21:38:56
So, Teunis, to my surprise, against all expectations, I do like this album and will probably get back to it again.
You're welcome ;).

np: Wolverine - Machina Viva
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-01-07, 18:52:51
pp: Muse - Absolution
np: Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side - Pathfinder (Read a nice interview in the Dutch prog magazine 'iO-pages'. Not bad so far, will listen to it again ...).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-01-07, 19:51:15
Blackfield - Blackfield V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-01-08, 21:26:23
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio. They just played my request: Pendragon - Come Home Jack, from 'Men Who Climb Mountains'. I wanted them to play 'Breaking The Spell', which is my favourite Pendragon song, but this one is too old (from the 90's). They play more recent material. Yet pretty 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-01-09, 16:47:02
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2017-01-05, 13:06:37
(Hey Nicky, did you see the ° on the a? ;) )

Excellent, Paxi :)

But then again, you have more of a feel for Swedish (stuff) than most others ;)


NP  The Faceless:  Autotheism *horns*

Truly innovative, quite unlike anything else I've heard, altho the guitar reminds me a bit of Chris Maudling's. Exciting, quickly pantheon with me, gonna pursue this band further ...

Band from Encino, L.A., heavy, fast, growly (but not only), pushing limits in all ways - just my thingy - but probably not for other Roomies, altho Paxi, Mad, Funky, and Jonesey - just maybe, conceivably - could give it a try ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-01-09, 17:04:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-01-09, 16:47:02
Excellent, Paxi :)

But then again, you have more of a feel for Swedish (stuff) than most others ;)

Thanks to my job, I guess.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-01-09, 16:47:02
... quickly pantheon with me ...

This reminds me of a movie I saw last week: "The Incredibles".
It's about (former) super heroes. The bad guy in this movie wants everybody to be 'super'. Everyone can be special, and when everyone is special, no one will be.

It's a fun movie!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-01-09, 16:47:02
.. altho Paxi, Mad, Funky, and Jonesey - just maybe, conceivably - could give it a try ;)

Your pantheon is my hell. ;D

I'll give it a shot. But don't be angry when I don't like it! :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-09, 18:25:32
The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars (Preparing for the gig in two weeks, can't wait 8).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2017-01-10, 11:34:35
Out of myself by Riverside which I still adore

I think I have listened to faceless Nicky so I will dig out out again for a listen

Currently also enjoying Enslaved , Grand Magus , Amplifier and Anathema   
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2017-01-10, 13:58:59
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2017-01-09, 17:04:16
Thanks to my job, I guess.

That was very informative, Paxi ::)


Quote
The bad guy in this movie wants everybody to be 'super'. Everyone can be special, and when everyone is special, no one will be.

That's a silly thought, Paxi. The truth is that everyone could be (more) special. If one person has the courage to go more off in his individual direction and thus become special, this adds to the world's collected specialness. If more people decided to become more special, it would add even more.

People are still very herd minded. Gaze out on the streets: 90% walk around in blue or black jeans, they don't dare stick out; pretty much the same people continue to eat dead animals.

Think if people began to think for themselves, instead of just mindlessly following the herd - what an exciting world we'd have.

A community of people who do think and work things out for themselves are prog musicians - they sure do make the world special.


Quote
Your pantheon is my hell. ;D

I take that as a compliment, Paxi ;)


Quote
I'll give it a shot. But don't be angry when I don't like it! :P

I think that you'll like parts, the slower and clean-sung parts. Be patient - as long as you don't end up being one ;D


NP  SikTh:  Opacities *horns*

Not only pantheon, but fave 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-10, 18:03:19
Aperco - The Battle

Got a 'Vette Krent' (highest rating) in the Dutch prog magazine iO-pages, so let's have a listen. Spotify rules *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-01-11, 19:28:05
jp: Circus Maximus - Havoc
np: Kayak - Merlin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2017-01-12, 11:31:05
Yes ~ Fragile

Remastered by Steven Wilson.
Bought it at Mediamarkt Utrecht for a staggering 11 euro's.
With a dvd, which I haven't watched yet.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-01-12, 18:35:03
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
np: Godsticks - Emergence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-13, 19:28:47
pp: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
jp: Darkwater - Calling The Earth To Witness
np: Pink Floyd - Animals (2011 Remastered Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-01-14, 19:07:51
The Pineapple Thief - One Three Seven (2013 Remaster)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2017-01-15, 18:17:37
Pain Of Salvation ~ In The Passing Light of Day

Stunning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2017-01-16, 17:23:05
Withem - The Pain I Collected (from the album The Unforgiving Road) on www.progrockandmetal.net

Fat track!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-16, 19:21:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2017-01-15, 18:17:37
Pain Of Salvation ~ In The Passing Light of Day

Stunning.
Playing the same album right now, but have come to an other conclusion ;). No, not my type of music ... But just wanted to hear it from start to finish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-01-17, 07:35:01
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-16, 19:21:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2017-01-15, 18:17:37
Pain Of Salvation ~ In The Passing Light of Day

Stunning.
Playing the same album right now, but have come to an other conclusion ;). No, not my type of music ... But just wanted to hear it from start to finish.

Also played it yesterday. It was a first listen and it was not bad. Some pretty nice bits, and some bits that I could do without. But it definitely needs some more listens. I think I can like it! ;D
Still need to get more into PoS. I have five of their albums, but haven't found time (and the right mood) to listen to them.

Yesterday, I was also listening to Tohpati Ethnomission. It's a 'band' from Indonesia. Tohpati is actually a guitar player and the leader of the band. They make pretty nice instrumental Indonesian Prog Rock. I found out about them thanks to the website newprogreleases.blogspot.com (http://newprogreleases.blogspot.com). That's a website I regularly check (among others) to see if there's something new and interesting. This band got the description: "High-octane Indonesian progressive ethno-jazz-rock-fusion of the highest caliber" and since they're on Spotify, it was very simple to discover them.

NP:
Tohpati Ethnomission - "Mata Hati"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2017-01-17, 13:37:58
On the bus to work this morning it was Hordes of chaos and Enemy of god by Kreator.  I fancied a bit of thrash to kick start my day.

Plus they are playing in Manchester next month supported by Soilwork and Sepultura which sounds like a pretty decent line up
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-01-17, 15:49:37
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2017-01-17, 13:37:58
On the bus to work this morning it was Hordes of chaos and Enemy of god by Kreator.  I fancied a bit of thrash to kick start my day.

If find that listening to music on the bus is a very relaxed way to enjoy music. You're not quickly distracted and there's not really anything else you can do.

NP:
Evership - "Evership" on Spotify
I'm enjoying this more after every listen. Haha!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-17, 18:23:44
The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-01-18, 18:41:14
The Pineapple Thief - Variations On A Dream ~ 2011 remastered edition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-01-19, 10:24:06
NP:
La Bocca Della Verita - "Avenoth" (on Spotify)

On my discovery mission again. This is very pleasant! Don't understand a word of what they're singing, but the music is very Genesis-inspired. It's an Italian band, in the RPI genre (like most Italian bands). It goes on my playlist.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-01-19, 18:13:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2017-01-19, 10:24:06
NP:
La Bocca Della Verita - "Avenoth" (on Spotify)

On my discovery mission again. This is very pleasant! Don't understand a word of what they're singing, but the music is very Genesis-inspired. It's an Italian band, in the RPI genre (like most Italian bands). It goes on my playlist.
Nice if you don't mind the language. Most of the time it scares me off, don't play prog that is in French, Italian or even Dutch for that reason. Only exception: I have a weak spot for German ;). Sometimes I play music from the band 'Traumhaus' for that reason, but most of the time it's sung in English ...

np: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-01-19, 19:13:07
Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-01-19, 19:41:17
The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymn With The Devil In Confessional"
I think this one actually belongs on my favourite list of 2016. It's really good.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-20, 19:57:07
jp: X-Panda - Reflections
np: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-01-21, 19:37:57
jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites

Two contenders for my 2016 top-10 ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-23, 19:13:24
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
np: The Pineapple Thief - The Wilderness  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-01-23, 20:38:25
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-23, 19:13:24
jp: DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

Ah! I should really play that one again some day.

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-23, 19:13:24
np: The Pineapple Thief - The Wilderness  8)

And since Gavin Harrison is playing on this album, I REALLY have to check it out! They're leaving me no choice!

Today I listened to:

The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional"
That's it! I'm going to edit my best of 2016 list! ;D
This is sooooooo catchy! It's too prog to be mainstream, but I think everybody could like this if they are a bit open minded.

Also listened to Cirrus Bay - "Places Unseen" on Spotify again. It's really beautiful and reminds me of Hackett/Genesis playing in the style of Yes with the singer of Renaissance. If you like some of these bands, you should check it out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-01-24, 21:36:27
Evership - "Evership" on Spotify

Along with The Dear Hunter, this might be my biggest discovery of 2016. Thanks Teunis! And perhaps you should give it another chance too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-01-25, 10:51:01
JP:
The Dear Hunter - "Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise" on Spotify
This album from 2015 is just as good as Act V. Man, it's as if I've hit a goldmine. I'm digging this! ;D

NP:
The Jelly Jam - "Prophet Profit" on Spotify
This is also a pretty nice listen. Anyone familiar with The Jelly Jam? I have their first album and like it quite a bit. I've always wanted to get their second album, but couldn't find it anywhere. Their third album was also very hard to get, haven't heard it. They're both on Spotify now of course. So this is their fourth album already. And from what I've heard, this might even be their best!

I think this song is pretty cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FC5_bPu4g
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-27, 18:53:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2017-01-23, 20:38:25
And since Gavin Harrison is playing on this album, I REALLY have to check it out! They're leaving me no choice!
He really adds something to the music of TPT. It's my favourite 2016 release 8) (rest of my top-10 to follow ;)).

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2017-01-24, 21:36:27
Evership - "Evership" on Spotify

Along with The Dear Hunter, this might be my biggest discovery of 2016. Thanks Teunis! And perhaps you should give it another chance too!
Oh, but I'm not finished with it yet. Still playing it so now and then.

np: Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation (nice way to start the weekend  *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-27, 19:17:34
Riverside - Voices In My Head

They'll be touring Europe in April/May. They'll hit The Netherlands just when I'm on holidays :-\. Too bad, I would definitely go. Tour dates can be read here (http://www.riversideband.pl/en/news/item/riverside-towards-the-blue-horizon-tour-2017a).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-01-28, 18:20:03
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-27, 18:53:43
He really adds something to the music of TPT. It's my favourite 2016 release 8) (rest of my top-10 to follow ;)).

I can imagine! One of the best drummers in my opinion!

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-01-27, 18:53:43
Oh, but I'm not finished with it yet. Still playing it so now and then.

OK, keep me informed! ;)


Now listening to:
Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down of the yet to be released "The Source"

Promising!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-01-28, 20:45:45
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2017-01-28, 18:20:03
Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down of the yet to be released "The Source"

Promising!
Definitely, great song *horns*.

np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-01-29, 12:38:13
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-01-29, 21:41:30
pp:
Muse - The 2nd Law
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-01-29, 22:50:13
Earlier today I was listening to:
The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional"
There's some latin rhythms hidden in this album. Also some banjo. More and more subtleties are being revealed to me.

Now listening to a playlist of J.S. Bach church organ music on Spotify. Can't listen to it all day, but really appreciate it on a sunday evening. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-01-30, 18:45:16
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: A Noend Of Mine - The Serenity's Eve (Progressive rock from Ukraine, it was recommended to me by my nephew. Have to find out yet why ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-31, 17:58:00
I was playing Redemption - The Art Of Loss, but changed it immediately when I read of the passing of John Wetton, one of my favourite singers.

So np in his memory:
Asia - Asia (the debut album is still my favourite Asia album with JW on vocals)

R.I.P. John :'(
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-31, 19:03:10
Asia - Alpha
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-02-01, 06:06:15
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2017-01-31, 17:58:00
I was playing Redemption - The Art Of Loss, but changed it immediately when I read of the passing of John Wetton, one of my favourite singers.

So np in his memory:
Asia - Asia (the debut album is still my favourite Asia album with JW on vocals)

R.I.P. John :'(

I also played Asia's first album yesterday. What a singer! And what a loss. I also know him from King Crimson ("Red" is possibly my favourite KC album) and was surprised and glad to hear he was on Ayreon's "The Theory Of Everything" where he did a great job playing the psychiatrist.
It's just a matter of time before all 70s heroes are gone...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-02-01, 19:07:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-02-01, 06:06:15
and was surprised and glad to hear he was on Ayreon's "The Theory Of Everything" where he did a great job playing the psychiatrist.
Yeah, a dream came true for me as well ...

Quote from: PH
It's just a matter of time before all 70s heroes are gone...
I'm afraid so. I was hoping 2017 wouldn't be as shocking as 2016 :-\.

np the album I suddenly interupted yesterday: Redemption - The Art Of Loss
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-02-01, 22:58:34
Earlier:
The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional"
There's so much in this album. Many different moods and various instruments and styles. Singer reminds me of Flying Colors which is funny because they're both called Casey. But he also sounds like the guy from Pure Reason Revolution.

Maddox, how would you rate this album?

Yes - "Going For The One"
Really like the epic: Awaken.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-02-02, 19:46:11
Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-02-03, 05:57:39
Vangelis - "Rosetta"
Arrived in the mailbox yesterday. I've listened to it a few times on Spotify and was not immediately impressed, but hey, it's Vangelis! So I bought it anyway when it was a good price.
Now it's doing better! It has a bit of an "El Greco" feel to it sometimes.
Nothing quite touches his "Blade Runner" or "Conquest Of Paradise" soundtracks, but under the right circumstances this album is really nice. It's better than the (in my opinion overrated) "Chariots Of Fire".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-02-03, 19:36:51
jp: Seti - Bold Travels

It has got the highest rate 'Vette Krent' from iO-pages. and Clive Nolan, Damian Wilson and Steve Rothery are playing/singing on the album. Sometimes it reminds me of Arena (except from the track with female vocals), sometime it's a bit tame. It's a prog band from Chile. Not bad at all, but needs more listenings to give a fair opinion.

np: Voices Form The Fuselage - Odyssey ~ The Destroyer Of Worlds

Also hightest rate from iO-pages. John Mitchell played a solo on the album and produced it. Just started, too soon to say anything about it :).

Thanks to Spotify, always in for new music  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-02-04, 18:46:01
pp: John Wetton - Battle Lines
pp: Agent Fresco - Destrier

np: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord (solo album from the frontman of 'The Pineapple Thief')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-02-04, 19:30:12
Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-02-05, 20:03:40
Tohpati Ethnomission - "Mata Hati"
Very nice instrumental Jazz-Rock Fusion from Indonesia.

Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6pLF9bUBXs

Pretty relaxing music, and very original.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2017-02-07, 17:01:43
NP> Dream Theater ~ Images & Words

Tomorrow!  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-02-07, 18:41:00
jp: Soen - Lykaia
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-02-07, 20:38:35
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"

Whoa! This is so complete. It has everything! I listened to the first disc and then had a break and listened to the second disc. The break was not voluntary, I can listen to this double album back to back and on repeat. Is this Neal Morse's best album? Possibly...

Psicolorama - "The White Sun" (on Spotify)
Just started this. First track is pretty relaxed with a saxophone. A Psychedelic band from Spain.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-02-08, 19:15:53
jp: Soen - Tellurian
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-02-09, 21:18:02
Today I had a day off from work. Sounds great huh? But it just means that I have to work this Saturday.
Anyway, home alone, so time for music!

Kevin Gilbert - "Thud"
A small masterpiece this one.

Chroma Key - "Graveyard Mountain Home"
Very relaxed.

Angra - "Holy Land"
I really like it. Must try out other Angra albums one day.

Blackmore's Night - "The Village Lanterne"
When I'm in the mood for medieval(-ish) music, this will do the trick.

The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise
The Dear Hunter - Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional

At the moment I have a slight preference for the latter, but these are both very very very good albums! Check them out if you haven't already!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-02-12, 16:33:21
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2017-02-09, 21:18:02
The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise
The Dear Hunter - Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional

At the moment I have a slight preference for the latter, but these are both very very very good albums! Check them out if you haven't already!
I will give them a (second) chance, but first I will have to play the following album on repeat. It was released last Friday:

Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-02-12, 17:26:47
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2017-02-07, 17:01:43
NP> Dream Theater ~ Images & Words

Tomorrow!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

It's been a while already, but how was it?

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2017-02-12, 16:33:21
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond  8)

Time to check out this band.

I played earlier:
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"
This band should be so much bigger. Every song of every album is good! I'm sure it's on YouTube somewhere... ;)

Vangelis -"Rosetta"
It's really growing on me. This melodic ambient work was a nice and welcome change after the more uptempo A.C.T.

Now listening to:
Cirrus Bay - "Places Unseen"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-02-13, 18:31:50
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Knight Area  - Heaven And Beyond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-02-14, 18:34:39
jp: Soen - Lykaia
np: Sleeping Pulse - Under The Same Sky (similar to Antimatter)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-02-15, 06:29:22
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2017-02-14, 18:34:39
jp: Soen - Lykaia

I'm putting this one on my list of bands to check out. Listening to it now on Spotify and it sounds a lot like Opeth to me, which is good. It says 'explicit' next to every song. :o
We'll see.

I'll return to Soen later and at this time of day I think I'll switch to:
Vangelis - "Rosetta"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-02-15, 12:15:01
Also played:
Marillion - "F.E.A.R."
It's OK. Actually, to be fair, it's more than OK. It's pretty good. But Steve Hogarth really needs to start singing again. Instead, he's doing something between talking and singing and I don't like it. It started on "Happiness Is The Road" and continued on "Sounds That Can't Be Made" and now "F.E.A.R.". And man, he's really nagging us about world problems. ;D Haven't really delved into the lyrics much yet, but because he's talking instead of singing, the lyrics are very much on the forefront. I prefer my music to be music...

Now listening to:
The Pineapple Thief - "Your Wilderness"
Hmm... reminds me of Porcupine Tree. I wonder why. ;D Seriously though, I'm pleasantly surprised and probably should have invested more in their back catalog.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-02-15, 18:52:58
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-02-15, 12:15:01
The Pineapple Thief - "Your Wilderness"
Hmm... reminds me of Porcupine Tree. I wonder why. ;D Seriously though, I'm pleasantly surprised and probably should have invested more in their back catalog.
Great drummer indeed ;). This one and the previous one 'Magnolia' are easier, the backcatalogue needs more listenings and are more difficult to get into.

np: The Dear Hunter - Act V ~ Hymns With The Devil In Confessional

Some really great songs. And a few that I dislike, especially a song that reminds me of the 'Star Sisters' :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2017-02-16, 14:55:36
Rush - Clockwork angels which is excellent and I think their best since Moving Pictures
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-02-16, 18:19:39
Airbag - Identity  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-02-16, 19:16:32
Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord

Solo album from The Pineapple Thief frontman. You can call the music 'TPT light' :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-02-17, 09:01:53
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2017-02-16, 19:16:32
Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord

Solo album from The Pineapple Thief frontman. You can call the music 'TPT light' :).

But TPT is already 'light'. ;)

Talking of light:

NP:
Tim Bowness - "Lost In The Ghost Light" (on Spotify)
Just released, I'm five songs in and... this is really good!

I have two No-Man albums ("Together We're Stranger" and "Schoolyard Ghosts") and I like both very much, but it's very ambient, sometimes even minimalistic music. Nothing like that here. Of course this is very easy and light music, but it's very beautiful and more 'lively' than those No-Man albums.

So in that respect, No-Man seems to be Tim Bowness-light.

Makes me want to try his other solo albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-02-19, 21:26:02
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-02-17, 09:01:53
NP:
Tim Bowness - "Lost In The Ghost Light" (on Spotify)
Just released, I'm five songs in and... this is really good!
An album I'm going to check out ... tomorrow.

pp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
jp: Huis - Neither In Heaven

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-02-20, 12:18:18
I'm listening to Barock Project - "Skyline"
It's really good. I'll comment further on it when I'm at a computer. I am in hospital at the moment. (Nothing too serious, don't you worry.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-02-20, 19:33:02
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Tim Bowness - Lost In The Ghost Light (Not bad, but a bit too 'light' for my taste I'm afraid :).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-02-21, 18:30:10
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts

About time for a new album I'd say!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-02-22, 18:17:08
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Cosmograf - The Unreasonable Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-02-23, 19:29:27
jp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
np: Soen - Lykaia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-02-24, 19:14:26
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-02-26, 21:41:46
pp: 3 Airbag cd's to relive the memories of yesterday:
Disconnected
Identity
All Rights Removed

np: Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-02-27, 18:36:03
jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Aisles - Hawaii
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-02-28, 05:59:08
Now listening to No-Man mastermind Tim Bowness with his brand new album "Lost In The Ghost Light".
At this moment I'm still listening through Spotify, but I ordered the album because I'm enjoying it so much. In fact, it's the first 2017 album that I bought, so by default it's on number 1 in my 2017 top 10. ;)
Also ordered his previous two solo albums, "Abandoned Dancehall Dreams" (2014) and "Stupid Things That Mean The World" (2015) and I won't rule out the possibility that I'll be listening to some more No-Man soon.

I'm calling him the No-Man mastermind, because from what I hear in his solo albums, this man seems to be the force behind No-Man and not Steven Wilson. In any case, he produces high quality releases on his own (sadly, unlike Aviv Geffen of Blackfield, for instance).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-02-28, 16:27:22
Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowledge"

When you're doing nothing and just relaxing, and putting this one on, on full volume, it's pretty great. But still, while Jon Anderson is really good on this, he's given too much space. I would have liked more Roine and less Jon. More instrumental and less voice. Still a nice listen after a long day's work.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-02-28, 19:12:55
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-03-03, 06:44:01
Asia - "Asia"

Asia - "Alpha"

Nothing too difficult on this Friday morning.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-03-03, 19:40:55
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-03-03, 06:44:01
Asia - "Asia"

Asia - "Alpha"
Good choice, I played those two albums on the day I heard that John Wetton passed away.

The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness  8) (Reminds me of the top-10 (or more) 2016 releases I still have to make ::)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-03-05, 21:31:51
Today:
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Neal Morse Band- The Similitude Of A Dream

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio: 'Discard You Fear' from Riverside  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-03-06, 18:45:00
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures Part One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-03-07, 12:53:26
Still listening to Tim Bowness' "Lost In The Ghost Light" on a daily basis.
I think it's a very beautiful album. The only drawback is the constant mellowness. A pretty mellowness though.

Now I'm awaiting "Grimspound", the new Big Big Train album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-03-07, 17:49:36
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-03-11, 19:42:41
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit (contender for my top-10 2016 releases ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2017-03-14, 12:03:44
Obituary - Inked in blood

I seem to have developed an appreciation of death metal  *horns* So the likes of Pestilence , Bolt Thrower and Hail of Bullets are floating my boat at the moment.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-03-14, 18:53:10
Steve Lukather - Transition
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2017-03-15, 20:05:42
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2017-02-28, 16:27:22
Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowledge"

I'm gonna be listenin to this during the weekend ...


Made a great discovery:

Pain of Salvation:  Road Salt I & II  &  In the Passing Light of Day

Superb and gripping albums, PoS continue to be cutting edge *horns*

Gonna see'm live on March 29 in Amager Bio in Cop - for sure, man!


Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2017-03-14, 12:03:44
Obituary - Inked in blood

I seem to have developed an appreciation of death metal  *horns* So the likes of Pestilence , Bolt Thrower and Hail of Bullets are floating my boat at the moment.

Hope ya don't take this stuff literally :o ;D


Hey Funky, did you get around to listenin to The Faceless ? - one of the most exciting groups around 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-03-18, 19:07:15
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-03-20, 15:40:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2017-03-15, 20:05:42
I'm gonna be listenin to this during the weekend ...

So, what's your take on it? It's very Jon-ish...

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2017-03-15, 20:05:42
Made a great discovery:

Pain of Salvation:  Road Salt I & II  &  In the Passing Light of Day

Superb and gripping albums, PoS continue to be cutting edge *horns*

I also listened to the new album and quite liked it! I'll give it some more listens.

Today:
Vangelis - "Rosetta"

Symphony X - "V: The New Mythology Suite"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-03-20, 18:52:58
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-03-22, 12:56:15
Previously played:
Tim Bowness - "Lost In The Ghost Light"
Neal Morse - "The Grand Experiment"
A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"

Now playing:
A.C.T - "Today's Report"


8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-03-22, 16:43:45
Just finished listening to the 'second disc' of my 'Best Of Neal Morse (Band)' playlist (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=483.msg70967#msg70967). ;)

While listening to the "?" songs I figured that, with a bit of mixing skills, you could make an 'In The Fire/Solid As The Sun' continuous loop that could go on forever. Wouldn't that be fun? ;D

Now playing:
Barock Project - "Skyline"

Also one of the discoveries I did in 2016. Pretty good! This album is from 2015 and they have a new one out just now. I'll probably should check it out soon.
This is not the standard Italian prog rock (or Rock Progressivo Italiano) but makes me think of Moon Safari or Neal Morse with a heavy reliance on (of course) Barok style classical music. I'm hooked!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-03-22, 22:01:00
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-03-23, 20:23:48
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-03-25, 18:44:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2017-03-23, 20:23:48
Ayreon - The Theory Of Everything  8)

Good one! And I'm really looking forward to "The Source" as well. There was an interview with Arjen in the new iO Pages magazine and the new album got a very nice review too.

At the moment I'm listening to OSI - "Office Of Strategic Influence".
I really hope that we'll be hearing more of them soon. It's been too long...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2017-03-29, 18:58:19
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2017-03-20, 15:40:02
So, what's your take on it? It's very Jon-ish...

I only got to listen to the first 20 minutes of it in the first run. Sounded very retro, and what one has heard so much previously. It seems to me that Jon's many years of being at the cutting edge of rock are over. And I never liked Roine's style that much. But I'll get back to it ....

To me the height of Yes and Jon was reached with Going For The One, and the time around that, particularly Tormato, Drama, and then the fabulous Talk with Trevor Rabin, also a revolution in music, and then the more dampened Ladder and Fly From Here - wonderful albums.

Perhaps if I had been more into Yes during their early years, I would've been taken more by their early albums; but as it is, and as I have already mentioned, the albums up to Relayer bear more historical interest to me than actually gripping me.

Going For the One was the album that stunned me totally, and I reexperience that enthusiasm every time I revisit it *horns* 


Quote
I also listened to the new album and quite liked it! I'll give it some more listens.

That was In the Passing Light of Day. Yeah, PoS is one of the groups that I indulge in these days. When I finish writing this post, I'll be on my way to Amager Bio to hear them - preceded by Port Noir, who I have never heard of - let's see .... I'm really looking forward to the PoS concert - whew *horns*


NP  Meshuggah:  The Violent Sleep of Reason

I've heard so much good about this very special group and particulalrly this album, their latest, that I've decided to get into them more now .... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-01, 10:13:04
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges

Just finished the first playing. Let's say it needs more listenings, so just started the thing again ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-01, 20:45:49
pp:
Wolverine - Machina Viva
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

np: Fischer-Z - Building Bridges

Played 4 times now. Nice album indeed, though the playing time (just 33 minutes) is way too short for an album ...  ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-04-04, 11:26:59
Just finished listening to: Neal Morse - "?"

Goosebumps all the way through. The magic match of music and lyrics.
Many years ago I lent this album to a class mate. He's a christian too, although from a totally different denomination. He listened to this album and while he wasn't too sure about the music (he normally listens to hip hop and some pop or pop/rock), he was blown away by the message and called it 'prophetic' music. ;D He felt the spirit, so to say.
Yes folks, I feel it too. Every time.

In a few hours I'll be watching the MorseFest 2015 blu-ray. "?" and "Sola Scriptura", in my opinion two of the best albums by Neal Morse. Or by anyone, actually.
The MorseFest 2014 dvd was really good and actually (again) one of the best live videos I've seen. Let's see if this one can top it.
And let's hope that MorseFest 2016 will get a release too! (Spock's "Snow")
I know that MorseFest 2017 will be filmed, so there's some good things coming our way.

If Neal Morse is your thing of course. If not, forget everything I just wrote.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-04-04, 18:55:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2017-04-04, 11:26:59
If Neal Morse is your thing of course. If not, forget everything I just wrote.
The music of (The) Neal Morse (Band) is *horns*. Really enjoy the latest album TSOAD and the live DVD's too. Except for the several technical hiccups on DVD's of course ;).

The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-07, 19:33:52
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-08, 19:13:16
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-04-08, 19:39:58
Yes - "The Ladder"

A very enjoyable album. I like it very much. I still need to get into "Magnification" more, so that one's next on the list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-04-09, 17:08:01
Yes - "Magnification"
To me this one is not of the same level as "The Ladder". There are some nice melodies, but it doesn't grab me in the same way.

Haken - "Restoration"
This one is grabbing me. *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-04-09, 21:39:40
pp: Asia - Gravitas

np: Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-04-11, 19:12:39
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-12, 19:29:57
Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-04-12, 20:37:49
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-12, 19:29:57
Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge

Ah yes! I listened to that one on Progstreaming (thanks for that) and it was quite good in my memory.
Should listen to it again. Still don't understand why Pallas kicked this guy out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-04-13, 18:18:53
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-04-12, 20:37:49
Ah yes! I listened to that one on Progstreaming (thanks for that) and it was quite good in my memory. Should listen to it again.
Really nice album indeed. It's growing after more listenings and is more rockier than his first solo album, which was 'softer'.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-04-12, 20:37:49
Still don't understand why Pallas kicked this guy out.
Me neither, he's a great singer. What I remember is that he lived far away from the other band members, which caused difficulties. But for me Pallas died when Alan Reed left.

jp: Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge
np: Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited (5.1 version)  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2017-04-18, 10:53:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2017-03-15, 20:05:42
I'm gonna be listenin to this during the weekend ...


Made a great discovery:

Pain of Salvation:  Road Salt I & II  &  In the Passing Light of Day

Superb and gripping albums, PoS continue to be cutting edge *horns*

Gonna see'm live on March 29 in Amager Bio in Cop - for sure, man!


Hope ya don't take this stuff literally :o ;D


Hey Funky, did you get around to listenin to The Faceless ? - one of the most exciting groups around 8)

- Nicky

Hi Nick

Listened to The faceless this morning (auto something or other  :-[) and I was impressed !

Bit Opeth , bit Prog , healthy dose of death metal - good stuff  *horns* 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-04-18, 18:47:41
jp: Beyond The Labyrinth - The Art Of Resilience
np: Carptree - Emerger
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-19, 18:51:09
jp: Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
np: Mostly Autumn - Sight Of Day
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2017-04-20, 12:16:12
Recently it has been -

Enslaved - In times
Anathema - Distant satellites
Mastodon - Emperor of the sand
Anciients - Heart of oak

All of which I am enjoying greatly  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-04-20, 18:41:20
jp: Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge
np: Soen - Lykaia *horns*  I do hear a mix of Leprous, Anathema and Riverside in this band. Really 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-04-21, 17:24:02
Awaiting the new Ayreon release, I'm listening to:
Ayreon - "Universal Migrator, Part 1: The Dream Sequencer"

The tenth track (The First Man On Earth) has Neal Morse on vocals and I don't know how he does it, but even on someone else's album he manages to bring me to tears. Does anyone know if he had any influenced on the lyrics? "The wandering child returning home" gets me every time! And some well deserved kudos to Arjen for the brilliant guitar solo!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-21, 17:49:31
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-04-21, 17:24:02
The tenth track (The First Man On Earth) has Neal Morse on vocals and I don't know how he does it, but even on someone else's album he manages to bring me to tears. Does anyone know if he had any influenced on the lyrics?
Don't know that. Will listen to it. Frankly speaking I didn't realise NM was on the album ::).

Edit: now I know it. The song is written by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Erik Norlander and Neal Morse. Found it here:

http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Ayreon:The_First_Man_On_Earth (http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Ayreon:The_First_Man_On_Earth)

Arjen loves to give the musicians/singers some free space, so I'm not surprised.

jp: Toto - Hydra
np: Disperse - Foreword
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-21, 18:46:11
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut (2011 Remastered Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-04-21, 20:09:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-21, 17:49:31
Don't know that. Will listen to it. Frankly speaking I didn't realise NM was on the album ::).

Edit: now I know it. The song is written by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Erik Norlander and Neal Morse. Found it here:

http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Ayreon:The_First_Man_On_Earth (http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Ayreon:The_First_Man_On_Earth)

Arjen loves to give the musicians/singers some free space, so I'm not surprised.

Ahhh and I just looked in the booklet from "The Dream Sequencer" where it says:
"All songs written and composed by A.A. Lucassen except:
My House On Mars: vocal melody by J. Edlund
Dragon On The Sea: lyrics by E. Norlander
The First Man On Earth: lyrics by N. Morse/E. Norlander/A.A. Lucassen"

Makes perfect sense indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-04-22, 05:28:17
Ayreon - "Universal Migrator, Part 2: Flight Of The Migrator"
I can understand why Arjen initially splitted this double album into two separate albums. They are so different!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-22, 18:52:07
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2017-04-22, 05:28:17
I can understand why Arjen initially splitted this double album into two separate albums. They are so different!
Definitely. Love them both, you just have to be in the right mood. Part 2 is much heavier. 'Dawn Of A Million Souls' is one of my favourite Ayreon tracks overall ... *horns*

jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-04-23, 21:44:16
pp: Muse - Black Holes & Revelations

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-04-24, 18:24:22
jp: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
np: Soen - Tellurian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-04-25, 17:21:37
jp: Toto - Turn Back
np: Soen - Cognitive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2017-04-26, 11:49:20
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2017-04-25, 17:21:37
jp: Toto - Turn Back
np: Soen - Cognitive

Are you enjoying Soen ?

I am just dipping my toe into their music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-26, 18:31:19
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2017-04-26, 11:49:20
Are you enjoying Soen ?

I am just dipping my toe into their music
Definitely, especially their latest release 'Lykaia'. Wanted to hear their back catalogue (2 albums), listened to them on Spotify. They need more listenings though.

jp: Swelter - Songs Of Distance
np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-26, 19:01:04
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1

Curious what Vol. 2 will bring. Should be released in 2017.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-04-27, 10:49:08
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle  8)

(Too) long ago that I played this album. High anticipation for 'The Source', to be released tomorrow *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-04-27, 18:26:24
1476 - Our Season Draws Near
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-04-27, 19:14:27
Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2017-04-28, 10:41:33
Grimspound - Big Big Train

sounds promising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2017-04-28, 11:45:13
And now some Ayreon

The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-04-28, 17:54:31
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2017-04-28, 10:41:33
Grimspound - Big Big Train

sounds promising

Also listened to that one today! Sounds like it is another gem.

Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2017-04-28, 11:45:13
And now some Ayreon

The Source

Also listened to that one! ;D Not entirely though. No time.
But this weekend... this weekend!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-28, 18:52:26
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
np: Ayreon - The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2017-04-29, 12:11:48
Yes ~ Close to the Edge

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-29, 19:56:26
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-28, 18:52:26
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
np: Ayreon - The Source
Played the same albums again. Have to say I'm more impressed by Lonely Robot than Ayreon at the moment, but only time will tell which one will end up higher at the end of the year ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-04-30, 20:54:13
pp: Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge
jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Dolhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-05-01, 18:09:44
jp: Albion - Broken Hopes
np: Barock Project - Detachment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-05-02, 19:01:02
pp: Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
np: Ayreon - The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-05-03, 19:09:10
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream (impressed *horns* 8))
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-05-04, 21:24:45
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-05-05, 19:13:58
jp: Ayreon - The Source (5.1 mix). Gets better with every spin, but haven't got a 'wow' moment (yet). Prefer John Mitchell's 'Lonely Robot' album at the moment ::).
np: Leprous - Live At Rockefeller Music Hall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-05-06, 18:15:58
pp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: Big Big Train - Grimspound (On Spotify, just curious :).)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-05-06, 19:19:32
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-05-06, 20:08:29
Steve Hackett - "Genesis Revisited II"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-05-07, 20:51:33
pp: Neal Morse - Testimony Two

(Almost) forgot how good it was/is  8) ;).

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-05-08, 18:32:35
jp: Ayreon - The Source
np: Teramaze - Her Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-05-09, 18:09:38
jp: Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-05-10, 18:50:22
jp: IQ - The Road Of Bones
np: Soen - Lykaia *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-05-11, 18:52:47
jp: Day Six - The Grand Design
np: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-05-11, 21:46:21
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream 8)
np: Gazpacho - Molok
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-05-12, 19:49:53
jp: Steve Lukather - Transition
np: Ayreon - The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-05-13, 14:05:06
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-05-13, 19:29:59
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-05-15, 18:20:45
jp: Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone  8)
np: Soen - Lykaia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-05-16, 18:07:15
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Riverside - Out Of Myself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-05-17, 19:55:31
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-05-19, 17:53:29
jp: Anthony - Pools Of Sorrow ~ Waves Of Joy
np: Ayreon - The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-05-21, 21:04:22
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-05-22, 18:59:07
jp: Neal Morse - ?
np: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-05-22, 20:44:13
Gazpacho - Night Of The Demon (live)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-05-23, 19:18:16
Threshold - For The Journey  *horns* (I will certainly miss Damian's vocals in Threshold :-\)
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-05-24, 17:59:12
jp: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
np: Soen - Lykaia
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2017-05-25, 11:02:14
Riverside ~ ADHD

Tonight, Zoetermeer.  *horns*
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Post by: funkster on Thu, 2017-05-25, 11:37:27
Accept - Stalingrad.
They have come back stronger after the split with UDO and the albums since Blood of nations are excellent heavy metal albums  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-05-25, 16:53:53
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2017-05-25, 11:02:14
Riverside ~ ADHD

Tonight, Zoetermeer.  *horns*
Enjoy. I would have gone to Zwolle tomorrow. But I have arrived in Germany. Bad planning by Riverside  ;).
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-05-26, 13:51:56
Muse - The 2nd Law
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-05-26, 16:49:55
Anubis - The Second Hand

New album is out, it's on Spotify. So far so good, sounding great 8).
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-05-28, 14:31:13
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves  *horns*
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Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-05-28, 16:57:44
Ray Wilson - "Makes Me think Of Home"

Six tracks in and I'm enjoying it a lot!
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Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-05-29, 16:40:48
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2017-05-28, 16:57:44
Ray Wilson - "Makes Me think Of Home"

And again.

Also listened to:

Spock's Beard - "Day For Night"
Neal Morse - "It's Not Too Late"
Yes - "Talk"

Yes, I'm a bit at the pop spectrum of prog at the moment.
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Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-05-29, 21:37:50
I've been listening a lot to Periphery lately. I was so fortunate as to see them live at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen a month ago, and it was GREAT.

I often think of the DT-tour some six years ago. Periphery were second billing. I had actually never heard of Periphery before, altho they had made a bit of a name for themselves in the States, among progmetal fans.

The DT-concert, and even more the Periphery-concert, were poor in terms of sound quality, as the planned concert hall KB-hallen had burned down, and they had moved the concerts to a concrete gymnasium (sports hall). It was of course great to see the DT-guys anyway, but it was a sad introduction to Periphery. The group has three guitarists, including 8-string guitars, and a singer, bassist, and drummer, all very lively. Fans who had listened properly to the group would have been able to hear patterns, but for us who were new to the group and sitting at a distance it all drowned in noise.

Even so, I followed up on them and realised that they were real upfront, and on a stellar trajectory.

At the concert a month ago they were headlining, and I was told that the tour with DT was the last where they had not headlined.

So it was really symbolic, like DT passing over the torch to Periphery. For some twenty years, beginning with Images and Words, DT had been the flagship of progmetal. They had really done it well, all respect. Their weak point, as we know, was James LaBrie, who sings well, but very straight and undramatic. Periphery's Spencer Sotelo is very different, he sings all styles, switches seamlessly, pushes limits constantly, and has an amazing stage presence.

Petrucci had pushed the DT-format to its limits, and now DT has a stable fanbase of some millions, and has become a household item among people who are more or less progressive. DT have struggled, succeeded amazingly, and can now rest on their laurels, pretty much. I don't expect to see them blow our minds again.

Periphery are now the ones who are taking us to the stars *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-09, 15:20:03
jp: Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End  8)
np: Anathema - The Optimist (DTS version. Sounding great. I mean the sound, music needs more listenings. It seems they've grown to more 'poppy prog', but not bad at all).
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-09, 19:27:59
Roger Waters - Is This The Life We Really Want?
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Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-06-11, 18:49:59
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-09, 15:20:03
np: Anathema - The Optimist (DTS version. Sounding great. I mean the sound, music needs more listenings. It seems they've grown to more 'poppy prog', but not bad at all).

Also listened to that one twice since friday.
And now's the third time.
I think I like it!
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-06-11, 21:19:28
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2017-06-11, 18:49:59
Also listened to that one twice since friday.
And now's the third time.
I think I like it!
Yeah, it needs a couple of listenings to sink in, but it'll be okay :).

Today:
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Anathema - The Optimist

np: Dollhouse Rock Radio
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-06-12, 18:49:58
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Silhouette- Beyond The Seventh Wave
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Post by: funkster on Wed, 2017-06-14, 16:51:42
I cant really settle on one thing at the moment so it has been a massive hot potch of
Aerosmith
Enslaved
Lizzy Borden
U2
Slayer
Death Angel
Heathen
Forbidden
Red moon architect
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-06-14, 18:38:16
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: Anathema - The Optimist
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-06-15, 14:31:23
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np : Alan Reed - Honey On The Razors Edge
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-06-15, 16:26:59
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime  *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2017-06-15, 17:38:49
Odd Logic ~ Effigy
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-16, 19:03:21
jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-06-19, 17:54:05
jp: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc  *horns* (in August a live DVD from the Havoc tour will be released 8))
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-06-20, 19:13:42
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-06-21, 17:42:46
Lately I have been listening to:

Vangelis - "Rosetta"
Very soothing. Also, very suitable for getting things done at work. Reminds me of Blade Runner at times.

Arena - "Contagion, The Max"
I have to say, I prefer the single disc edition for the flow. I really love the EP songs, but they actually don't seem to fit in the total. What do you think?

Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowlegde"
There's too much Jon here. Roine is great!

IQ - "Subterranea"
It seems I have to call this one of the best double albums ever!

Tim Bowness - "Lost In The Ghost Light"
One of Tim's greatest albums! (including all of No-Man's albums!)
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-06-21, 19:24:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-06-21, 17:42:46
Arena - "Contagion, The Max"
I have to say, I prefer the single disc edition for the flow. I really love the EP songs, but they actually don't seem to fit in the total. What do you think?
It took many listenings to get used to it, I agree. As it is my favourite Arena album, I had played it very often and knew exactly which song was the following one ... But now I hardly play the 1cd version anymore :).

Quote from: PH
IQ - "Subterranea"
It seems I have to call this one of the best double albums ever!
Seconded 8)

jp: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
np: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-06-22, 19:16:46
jp: The Black Noodle Project - Ghosts & Memories
np: Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-06-24, 19:26:40
jp: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight  *horns*
np: Alan Reed - Honey On The Razor's Edge
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-06-25, 14:16:38
The Gentle Storm - The Diary (Storm Version)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-06-25, 14:46:30
IQ - Frequency  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-06-26, 18:22:05
jp: Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
np: Styx - The Mission
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-06-27, 18:18:08
jp: Frost* - The Rockfield Files
np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-06-28, 18:16:18
jp: Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys (live)
np: Lion Shepherd - Heat
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-30, 19:01:09
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Mostly Autumn - Sight Of Day
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-02, 13:53:26
Anathema - The Optimist (5.1 version)  8)
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Post by: funkster on Mon, 2017-07-03, 14:31:45
Celtic Frost - Morbid tales and Emporer's return

They were there at the beginning of extreme metal and a huge influence on the black and death metal scenes.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-07-03, 19:06:05
jp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
np: Soen - Tellurian
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-07-04, 18:27:15
jp: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns*
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-07-05, 18:15:25
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-07-06, 19:17:38
jp: Ayreon - The Source
np: Comedy Of Errors - House Of The Mind
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-07, 20:05:03
Roger Waters - Is This The Life We Really Want?
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-08, 11:28:41
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Subsignal - Paraiso  8)
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2017-07-08, 16:03:35
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-07, 20:05:03
Roger Waters - Is This The Life We Really Want?

Idem. :)
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-08, 18:29:33
pp: Riverside - Love, Fear And Time Machine
np: Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-08, 19:40:04
Kayak - Merlin

Classic 8)
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Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2017-07-10, 13:57:22
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2017-07-08, 16:03:35
Idem. :)

I am enjoying that as well
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-07-10, 18:31:47
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Sieges Even - Paramount
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Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2017-07-11, 14:39:25
Cosmograf - The Hay Man Dreams
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-07-11, 18:05:31
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2017-07-11, 14:39:25
Cosmograf - The Hay Man Dreams
Love the backcatalogue. Is this one also good?

jp: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
np: Soen - Lykaia  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-07-12, 18:06:15
The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (live 2cd)  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-07-13, 19:00:17
Threshold - Subsurface
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-14, 18:03:25
jp: Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
np: Teramaze - Her Halo
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-14, 19:26:34
Blind Ego - Liquid  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-15, 20:29:15
Lepruos - The Congregation
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-16, 11:25:22
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-16, 13:41:40
jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Days Between Stations - In Extremis
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-16, 16:24:53
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

Too long ago, great album  *horns*
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Post by: funkster on Mon, 2017-07-17, 13:08:57
Mastodon - Emperor of the sand. Really enjoying this , good mix od Crack the skye and The Hunter
Next is the 3 Vallenfyre albums - a nice doom/death mix which just about suits my current mood  :(
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-07-18, 17:52:38
jp: Airbag - Disconnected
np: A.C.T. - Silence
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-07-19, 19:49:55
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Neal Morse - Songs From November
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-07-20, 19:02:46
jp: Mystery - One Among The Living
np: Discipline - Captives Of The Wine Dark Sea
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-21, 19:31:40
Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-22, 14:14:40
jp: Anathema - The Optimist (5.1 version)
np: Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-07-22, 19:03:23
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-23, 12:25:46
Gazpacho - Night
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-23, 15:13:17
jp: Wolverine - Machina Viva
np: Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-07-24, 18:56:34
Anubis - The Second Hand
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-07-25, 18:12:42
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-07-26, 19:44:32
Threshold - For The Journey
Cosmograf - The Hay-Dreams
The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-07-27, 19:27:27
Subsignal - Touchstones
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-07-28, 19:46:05
jp: IQ - The Seventh House
np: Mostly Autumn - Sight Of Day
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-07-29, 23:43:31
I've been listening to the following, some more times than others:

Kaipa Da Capo - "Dårskapens Monotoni"
With Roine Stolt and some old Kaipa members, this is a parallel band of Kaipa, and a good one too!

Kim Seviour - "Recovery Is Learning"
With John Mitchell (on guitars and songwriting as far as I can tell, it has him all over it), not bad at all! Kim is from Touchstone you might know.

The Tangent - "The Slow Rust Of Forgotten Machinery"
As always pretty good English prog where Andy is doing his 'angry rants' and a lot of jazz. It's a grower.

Big Big Train - "Grimspound" and "The Second Brightest Star"
This band is one of my favourite bands now. TSBS is a companion album to Grimspound and Folklore.
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-07-30, 11:43:57
The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Fine album for a Sunday morning  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-07-31, 18:04:32
jp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
np: X-Panda - Reflections
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-01, 18:36:59
jp: Wolverine - Communication Lost
np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-08-02, 18:28:33
Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-08-03, 18:30:24
jp: Neal Morse - ?
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-08-04, 19:34:28
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Anubis - The Second Hand
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-05, 11:11:42
jp: Airbag - Identity (so beautiful, goosebumps  8))
np: Agent Fresco -Destrier  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-05, 13:46:51
jp: Muse - The 2nd Law
np: Mystery - Delusion Rain
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-08-07, 18:37:39
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-08, 18:05:31
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
np: Riverside - Out Of Myself
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-08-09, 18:27:35
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-08-10, 18:01:51
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-08-10, 19:14:03
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-08-11, 20:01:05
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc In Oslo
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-12, 11:02:35
jp: Alan Reed - Honey On The Razors Edge
np: Toto - Kingdom Of Desire  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-12, 14:17:45
Airbag - All Rights Removed
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-12, 19:18:19
Kingfisher Sky - Arms Of Morpheus

This female fronted progressive rock/gothic metalband from The Netherlands will perform in my hometown in October. Knew them by name, but I'm curious if I'll pay them a visit ... So far I'd say: yes.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-08-14, 19:03:39
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-08-17, 20:01:26
Arena - Contagion Max  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-08-18, 19:12:29
jp: Steven Wilson - To The Bone (On Spotify. It confirmed what I already knew: SW is not my cup of tea ::). Won't change with more listenings ...).
np: Soen - Lykaia 8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-08-21, 19:31:03
pp: Airbag - Disconnected
jp: Soen - Tellurian
np: Pink Floyd - Animals
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-22, 14:46:29
jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And Time Machine
np: Oak - Lighthouse

Alone @ work, so now I'm able to listen to Spotify 8).
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-22, 19:03:04
Ayreon - The Source
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-08-23, 20:35:08
jp: Antimatter - Leaving Eden
np: Mystery - Second Home (On Spotify, new live album. Sounding great!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-08-25, 17:32:17
Leprous - Malina (On Spotify, sounding great so far *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-08-25, 18:29:50
Teunis, you deserve a medal for keeping this thread alive! ;D

Today Leprous' album "Malina" fell through the mailbox. Haven't heard a single note yet, but based on their previous two albums I definitely wanted to have this one. I really like the cover artwork. Really makes me think of Toto's Dune soundtrack. Does that make sense, Teunis?

I also received Steven Wilson's latest output "To The Bone". This guy is really aiming for the big audience, and it seems he succeeds! I'm not really hot on his new album (but there's still enough to enjoy!) but he absolutely deserves the attention! He can make ProgRock 'sexy' again. ;D

Still need to listen to my newly bought Mastodon ("Emperor Of Sand") too.

So what exactly am I listening to? Well, I am busy listening either to newer or neglected albums (2015-2017) or listening to older albums and selecting the best songs. Because, everytime I listen to an old album I think "I COULD be listening to a new album, or discovering new music" and when I listen to new music I think "I rather listen to my trusted good old albums". There's so much music and so little time!!
So now I'm doing a bit of both and making playlists. Starting with the letter A, I already have selected the best songs of A.C.T, Anathema and Arena. This way I will not spend too much time on an album that I already know.

Other than that, I listened a lot to OSI, The Tangent's latest album, Riverside's latest two albums, Mike Oldfield, Leprous, The Dear Hunter and Karmakanic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-26, 11:49:44
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-08-25, 18:29:50
Teunis, you deserve a medal for keeping this thread alive! ;D

Hehe, sometimes I feel lonely indeed ;).

Quote from: PH
I really like the cover artwork. Really makes me think of Toto's Dune soundtrack. Does that make sense, Teunis?

Didn't notice that, but in a way ... yes you're right.

np: Leprous - Malina

Second play. Will enter my top-3 in the end of the year for sure. Long ago that a release touched me like that. Goosebumps from the beginning 8). And they say it's a grower :).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-08-26, 12:52:13
Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End (Another contender for the top-3)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-08-27, 20:38:49
pp: Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, as usual ...
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-29, 11:09:49
Leprous - Malina
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-08-31, 22:03:35
jp: Soen - Lykaia
np: Vicinity - Recurrence
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-09-01, 19:34:59
jp: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-09-01, 23:59:31
Steven Wilson - "To The Bone"

Hmm... I think I really like this album. Don't like everything though. For example the song (and single) Permanating I cannot enjoy. And that's not because it is so poppy (which it is). As you might know, I do like the poppy side of prog occasionally. The thing that puts me off sooooo much, is the "Mamma Mia" part. I actually think the rest of the song is ok. Hearing that part -- that resembles ABBA's song too much -- totally takes me out of the experience.
The song Refuge is really awesome with the harmonica/guitar/synth solo. Goosebump moment.

Leprous' "Malina" is also really good. And then there's new releases of Threshold and Kaipa on the way as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-09-02, 19:33:10
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-09-01, 23:59:31
Leprous' "Malina" is also really good. And then there's new releases of Threshold and Kaipa on the way as well.
Malina is *horns*, favourite 2017 release for me so far. I think I'm going to ignore the new Threshold album. Don't like what they've done with Damian >:(.

jp: Caligula's Horse - Bloom
np: Soul Secret - Babel

CH got a 'tip' in the prog magazine 'iO-pages. That album 'In Contact' is not on Spotify (yet), so I tried the previous one. Not so impressed, but will listen to it again or I'll wait for the new one.
SC was recommended to listen to if you're a Shadow Gallery fan. Heard 4 songs, but don't know (yet) why ;). Let's see or better: hear :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-09-06, 19:15:58
Karibow - From Here To The Impossible
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-09-07, 10:42:14
Threshold - March Of Progress
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Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-09-07, 17:34:33
Listening to Anymore from Lunatic Soul's next album "Fractured". The song has just released today.
The title song from said album was released a few weeks ago.
It's all very electronic, but I like it.

Also listened to Porcunine Tree's "In Absentia" and "The Incident" earlier today.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2017-09-02, 19:33:10
I think I'm going to ignore the new Threshold album. Don't like what they've done with Damian >:(.

Yes, I can understand that. It doesn't sound pretty what they did. But Threshold has always been Karl Groom, Jon Jeary and (later on) Richard West. To be honest, I loved Threshold with Mac on vocals. Didn't like the earlier albums with Damian. "Dead Reckoning" is probably still my favourite Threshold album. I have to say, that the last two albums with Damian were pretty solid and I really like them, especially "For The Journey". "Psychedelicatessen" I haven't really heard, but the songs from the new album sound really good and Glynn sounds a bit like Mac.

Ooohhh now I'm going to listen to "Dead Reckoning" again! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-09-10, 12:48:26
Threshold - "Legends Of The Shires" (on Spotify)

Wow!

Yesterday I also listened to this album while at work. But now I'm listening at home and REALLY listening. I'm very impressed! I think that after a few more listens this might be at least as good as "Dead Reckoning" (my favourite of theirs). And it's certainly a contender for best album of 2017.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-09-13, 13:55:16
jp: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
np: Mystery - Delusion Rain
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-09-13, 19:39:50
jp: Anathema - The Optimist
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-09-14, 19:20:59
jp: Anathema - A Fine Day To Exit
np: Wolverine - Still  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-09-15, 19:07:43
jp: Leprous - Malina
np: Caligula's Horse - In Contact
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-09-16, 12:22:03
jp: IQ - Ever  8)
np: Blind Ego - Liquid  *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2017-09-18, 15:25:20
Radiohead ~ A Heart Shaped Pool
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-09-18, 19:25:51
jp: Kingfisher Sky - Arms of Morpheus
np: Soen - Tellurian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-09-19, 19:15:08
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-09-20, 18:20:43
jp: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-09-22, 20:15:05
jp: Leprous - Malina
np: Kaipa - Children Of The Sounds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-09-24, 15:00:10
jp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock  8)
np: Lonely Robot -The Big Dream  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-09-25, 09:37:17
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-09-22, 20:15:05
np: Kaipa - Children Of The Sounds

Also listened to that one yesterday. Kaipa is always a grower. So it needs a few more listens for it to sink in. I do miss the flutes a bit though...

At the moment, for the second time today, I'm listening to Threshold's latest album "Legends Of The Shires"

Last two weeks I've been listening almost non-stop to "Legends Of The Shires". For now this is at the top of favourite 2017 releases!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2017-09-25, 18:22:52
SW - To The Bone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2017-09-25, 19:09:56
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2017-09-25, 18:22:52
SW - To The Bone

Decent album but what did SW really think when he wrote Permanating?  ??? ??? ???

NP> Wolverine ~ Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-09-25, 19:12:16
jp: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
np: Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-09-25, 20:12:08
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2017-09-25, 19:12:16
np: Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts

I have only one album by Silhouette: "Moods" and I haven't listened to that one for more than five years probably. I heard that the next two albums are really good too, but never tried it. I'd like an opinion of the more initiated appreciators of this band. ;D

Just finished listening to Universal Totem Orchestra's "Mathematical Mother" and found it very interesting! Beautiful and strange. Definitely will listen again!
I listened to them because they are very high on the list of best albums of 2016 on Progarchives.
Check them out if you can, they're on Spotify.
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Post by: funkster on Tue, 2017-09-26, 14:43:24
RIP by Coroner

I just fancied something thrashy but a bit technical with a soupcon of progression.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2017-09-26, 18:47:16
Daydream XI ~ The Circus of the Tattered and Torn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-09-26, 19:57:32
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2017-09-25, 20:12:08
I have only one album by Silhouette: "Moods" and I haven't listened to that one for more than five years probably. I heard that the next two albums are really good too, but never tried it. I'd like an opinion of the more initiated appreciators of this band. ;D
I own only one album 'Across The Rubicon', which is nice. Only the English of the singer or one of the singers is not so well. I've heard the albums after 'Across The Rubicon' on Spotify and/or Progstreaming, the pronunciation improved a lot. The music is keyboard-oriented neoprog with beautiful melodies, a bit like IQ but not at the same level as far as I'm concerned ;). Attended a live gig last year, really enjoyed it.

jp: Toto - Mindfields
np: Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2017-09-27, 16:58:25
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2017-09-25, 19:09:56
Decent album but what did SW really think when he wrote Permanating?  ??? ??? ???

Well, I think he was on a Pop music spree, like "hey guys, see, I can do this, too!"
Haven't looked at the lyrics, though, so maybe there's also a message?
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2017-09-27, 17:26:38
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2017-09-27, 16:58:25
Well, I think he was on a Pop music spree, like "hey guys, see, I can do this, too!"
Haven't looked at the lyrics, though, so maybe there's also a message?

He wanted to do an Abba song, which it is but Steve Wilson goes Abba?
Definitely not my cup of tea.  :-\

Some other songs remind me a lot of early Porcupine Tree work.
I think its a good album, with sometimes almost cheesy lyrics, not really his best lyrical work to date.
Like Dr. Spock once stated to a baffled Kirk: It's prog, Jim but not as we know it.  *horns* 8) ;D

NP> Pink Floyd ~ Animals

Like, why not?
Let's not forget the old days.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-09-27, 20:35:54
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2017-09-27, 17:26:38
He wanted to do an Abba song, which it is but Steve Wilson goes Abba?

Well, the chorus is just plagiarism in my book. It doesn't 'sound like Abba', or as someone said 'could have been written by Abba'. It is just plain old stealing a melody line from Mamma Mia. Really puts me off when I hear it. And I really like the Abba song.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2017-09-27, 17:26:38
Like Dr. Spock once stated to a baffled Kirk: It's prog, Jim but not as we know it.  *horns* 8) ;D

;D A bit offtopic, but I just have to ask! Did you see the two episodes of the new Star Trek series last monday? Perhaps we should just open a new topic about it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-09-27, 21:01:27
The Reasoning - Awakening
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Post by: maddox on Thu, 2017-09-28, 19:48:50
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-09-27, 20:35:54

;D A bit offtopic, but I just have to ask! Did you see the two episodes of the new Star Trek series last monday? Perhaps we should just open a new topic about it!

Good idea!!
Never a dull moment in Trek universe, would make an interesting discussion. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-09-28, 19:49:49
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-09-29, 20:21:44
Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-09-30, 14:20:06
Leprous - Malina  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-10-02, 19:11:20
Beyond God - A Moment Of Black
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-10-03, 18:35:11
For All We Know - Take Me Home
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Post by: Peter on Wed, 2017-10-04, 16:51:57
The Prodigy - Roadblox
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-10-04, 19:03:24
Panic Room - Skin
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-10-05, 19:08:25
Ayreon - The Source
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-10-06, 19:53:38
jp: Lunatic Soul - Fractured
np: Roger Waters - Is This The Life We Really Want?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-07, 19:17:02
jp: Beyond God - A Moment Of Black

Wanted to go to a gig with Kingfisher Sky next week in my hometown. Unfortunately they cancelled their tour, Beyond God replaces them. Played this album two times by now to see if I still want to go. Undecided yet. It's female fronted metal from The Netherlands, think Stream of Passion, but not at that level. Still a week to think about it :). The costs are only 7,50 euros.

np: Lunatic Soul - Fractured

Second spin. I own the first LS album, but  don't play it that often. A bit too dark, lacking melodies. Prefer the music of 'big brother' Riverside. I have to say this one is more melodious, I'll give it some more time, it may result in buying the album ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2017-10-08, 17:15:39
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-07, 19:17:02
jp: Beyond God - A Moment Of Black

Wanted to go to a gig with Kingfisher Sky next week in my hometown. Unfortunately they cancelled their tour, Beyond God replaces them. Played this album two times by now to see if I still want to go. Undecided yet. It's female fronted metal from The Netherlands, think Stream of Passion, but not at that level. Still a week to think about it :). The costs are only 7,50 euros.

7,50 euros is not a lot. Based on the amount of money, you might consider going. The only other thing that you should take into account is the fact that you're spending your free evening. I don't know them, so I can't comment on that.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-07, 19:17:02
np: Lunatic Soul - Fractured

Second spin. I own the first LS album, but  don't play it that often. A bit too dark, lacking melodies. Prefer the music of 'big brother' Riverside. I have to say this one is more melodious, I'll give it some more time, it may result in buying the album ;).

I also listened to this new album two times now. I'm not convinced of it's brilliance yet. I read everywhere that it's soooo good. It's not bad though! The previous album grabbed me right away, but this one isn't. Of course I'll keep on listening!

Today I was listening to:
Ozric Tentacles - "Technicians Of The Sacred" (nice background music!)
Echolyn - "I Heard You Listening" (A bit of a personal discovery for me, I heard of them before, but this is good stuff)

Also Alan Reed's "Honey On The Razor's Edge", which is pretty great! For some reason I expected a singer/songwriter kind of album (something all vocalists-going-solo seem to do), but what I got was a real Neo Prog album that sounds like a true band. Cool!

And at the moment I'm listening to Damanek for the very first time. I'm halfway the album and quite honestly I am loving this A LOT! Guy Manning (vocals, keyboards, guitars) is the mastermind behind this project/band, along with Dan Mash on bass and Marek Arnold on keyboards and a bunch of guest musicians. Appearantly this is some sort of sideproject of United Progressive Fraternity. I'm blown away! Good job Guy and Co.!

I like these kind of discoveries! (My wallet doesn't...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-10-09, 19:20:10
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2017-10-08, 17:15:39
I also listened to this new album two times now. I'm not convinced of it's brilliance yet. I read everywhere that it's soooo good. It's not bad though! The previous album grabbed me right away, but this one isn't. Of course I'll keep on listening!
Just finished third listening. Still growing on me, but it will never top the Riverside level as far as I'm concerned.

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2017-10-08, 17:15:39
Also Alan Reed's "Honey On The Razor's Edge", which is pretty great! For some reason I expected a singer/songwriter kind of album (something all vocalists-going-solo seem to do), but what I got was a real Neo Prog album that sounds like a true band. Cool!
Yeah, lovely album. Own it (too) and it's much more proggier than his first solo release 'First In A Field Of One'. I'm a fan of his voice 8).

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-10-10, 19:00:24
Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-10-11, 20:36:01
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-10-12, 19:42:48
jp: Danny Cavanagh - Monochrome
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2017-10-12, 21:39:49
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2017-10-12, 19:42:48
jp: Danny Cavanagh - Monochrome

You preordered?
It's not on Spotify yet. Probably tomorrow then. I will definitely listen!


Damanek - "On Track"
Fourth or fifth listen. Fantastic album!

I remember (almost a decade back) talking about Guy Manning's voice. I chose some words that I now really regret. (I can't find the original post, which is probably better that way). Guy contacted me with a private message and he really put me into my place. I felt so bad about it. I'm sure Nicky will also remember. ;D

Anyway, I really like his voice here on this album. It's so warm and perfectly suits the music. I can't believe I used to dislike it. I'm sure Guy doesn't mind me saying that his voice really improved big time over the years. And I think (hope) I matured a little bit in these years as well and can finally see the charm in his voice now. Sadly, his solo output is not on Spotify, but I'll make sure to set things straight and get into his discography ASAP.

I'll start with buying this album and I really recommend that you listen to this too!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-10-13, 19:47:43
About Daniel Cavanagh (Yesterday I wrote 'Danny' ;))
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2017-10-12, 21:39:49
You preordered?
It's not on Spotify yet. Probably tomorrow then. I will definitely listen!
No, a website had the first right to stream it (legally :)). Nice album indeed, a bit 'Anathema-light'. You have to be in the right mood for it. Anneke van Giersbergen also sings on it, beautiful. And now it's on Spotify as well.

Quote from: PH
Damanek - "On Track"

I'll start with buying this album and I really recommend that you listen to this too!
Will check it out, thanks!

jp: Blackbriar - Fractured Fairytales (EP)
np: Beyond God - A Moment Of Black

Those two bands will perform here tomorrow. I decided to attend the gig. Female fronted metal, a bit gothic, Within Temptation alike. Well, let's see or better, hear. But the ladies are looking great, so I will see too ::) ;). Will let you know how it was.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-14, 14:07:54
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Leprous - Malina  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-10-16, 19:15:36
jp: Beyond God - A Moment Of Black
np: Lunatic Soul - Fractured
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-10-17, 19:29:48
Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-10-18, 19:05:24
For All We Know - Take Me Home
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-10-18, 19:44:29
Barock Project - "Detachment"

Threshold - "Legends Of The Shires"

Both albums are high on my 2017 list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2017-10-19, 14:19:55
E by Enslaved

My favourite extreme/prog type band and another cracker of an album.

Hints of Bathory and Pink Floyd and a large dose of the Enslaved magic again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-10-19, 19:25:18
jp: Leprous - The Congregation
np: Millenium - 44 Minutes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-10-20, 19:18:57
jp: Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
np: Vuur - In This Moment We Are Free ~ Cities (On Spotify. Don't like it half as much as e.g. Stream Of Passion or The Gentle Storm ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-10-20, 21:00:29
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2017-10-20, 19:18:57
np: Vuur - In This Moment We Are Free ~ Cities (On Spotify. Don't like it half as much as e.g. Stream Of Passion or The Gentle Storm ::))

I also listened to that one at work this morning. Halfway I switched to something else (Threshold).
I don't think it's bad. I just don't know what to think. I'll have to give it some more focus.

Also listened to Lunatic Soul's latest again. Much better now. Still growing. It requires a very different angle. I was expecting a "Walking On A Flashlight Beam 2.0" but it is actually very different.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-21, 16:47:42
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-10-20, 21:00:29
Also listened to Lunatic Soul's latest again. Much better now. Still growing. It requires a very different angle. I was expecting a "Walking On A Flashlight Beam 2.0" but it is actually very different.
Yeah, nice album indeed. It's my favourite LS release to date :).

np: Wobbler - From Silence To Somewhere

Listening to it because it gets many positive reviews, but definitely not a new discovery for me ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-10-23, 19:24:22
jp: Silhouette - The World Is Flat ... And Other Alternative Facts
np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-10-24, 19:20:24
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-10-25, 19:28:49
Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-10-26, 19:02:30
jp: Steve Lukather - Lukather
np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-10-28, 20:03:16
jp: Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-10-30, 19:05:19
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
jp: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
np: Lunatic Soul - Fractured
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-10-31, 19:18:18
Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2017-10-31, 22:22:23
Neal Morse - "Sola Scriptura"

500 years of Protestant Reformation, partly due to Luther who initiated the movement, causing more than he probably asked for.

Thank you Neal Morse, for this wonderful album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-11-01, 17:06:26
Previously played:
Lunatic Soul - "Fractured"
The Tangent - "The Slow Rust Of Forgotten Machinery"

Just finished playing:
Big Big Train - "Grimspound"

Now playing:
Threshold - "Legends Of The Shires"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-11-01, 19:51:05
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2017-10-31, 22:22:23
Neal Morse - "Sola Scriptura"
8)

Rush - Clockwork Angels (Not my cup of tea, both the music and the vocals ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-11-01, 21:50:09
jp: Leprous - Malina  *horns*
np: Airbag - Disconnected  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2017-11-02, 16:38:46
The Neal Morse Band ~ The similitude of a Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-11-03, 19:43:00
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Little Man
np: Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-11-04, 19:23:30
jp: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
np: Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2017-11-05, 18:14:28
Daydream XI ~ The Circus of the Tattered and Torn  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-11-05, 21:25:28
pp: Anathema - The Optimist

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-11-06, 18:40:17
jp: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-11-07, 19:25:47
X-Panda - Reflections
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-11-08, 19:26:22
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over

Just played it on Spotify, beautiful album! On my 'to buy' list 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-11-10, 19:01:15
Blind Ego - Liquid (Live)

Ordered this live cd/DVD @ my local record shop. Have to be patient for a week, but it's on Spotify. Really like this band, great stuff *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-11-11, 09:35:41
Ayreon - The Source

Hope it'll click now. Always buy Ayreon albums blindly, not always a succes ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-11-11, 14:40:40
jp: Leprous - Malina  *horns*
np: Toto - Toto XIV  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-11-12, 14:14:59
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2017-11-15, 12:35:47
NP> The Dear Hunter ~ Act V: Hymns with the Devil in Confessional

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-11-15, 19:36:51
jp: Playgrounded - In Time With Gravity
np: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-11-16, 18:36:08
Beyond God - Dying To Feel Alive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-11-16, 19:25:42
Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome

I have to say that I do enjoy this album (a lot) more than the latest Anathema release 'The Optimist'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-11-17, 18:22:47
jp: Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days
np: The Pineapple Thief - Abducted At Birth (remastered, on Spotify)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-11-18, 19:36:25
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-11-20, 19:07:55
Jeff Lynne's ELO - Wembley Or Bust
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-11-24, 18:59:01
jp: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts (The wait/silence is too long, time for a new album I'd say ::))
np: Lesoir - Latitude
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-11-25, 19:24:16
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law
jp: Soup - Remedies
np: Blind Ego - Liquid (Live)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-11-26, 21:33:08
Today:
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream  *horns*

now listening to: Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-11-27, 19:25:41
jp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
np: Drifting Sun - Twilight
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-11-28, 19:32:57
Leprous - The Congregation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-11-30, 19:55:59
Lunatic Soul - Fractured  8)

My favourite LS release for sure!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-01, 19:57:10
jp: Nordic Giants - Amplify Human Vibration
np: Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-12-03, 13:54:24
jp: Gazpacho - Molok
np: Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2017-12-03, 18:34:09
Leprous ~ Mailina

When I heard the first single of the new album, I was afraid that Leprous would go mainstream on the new album.
That fear was ill-placed. Mailina is a great album, a bit more accessibel than The Congretation but a good step forward for this Norwegian band. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-12-04, 10:14:09
Threshold - "Legends Of The Shires"

This album is really good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2017-12-04, 13:50:02
Also played:
Lonely Robot - "The Big Dream"
Blackfield - "Blackfield V"

And now:
Mike Oldfield - "Return To Ommadawn"

End of the year is coming, and I'm deciding which are the best albums of this year for me. ;D
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-12-04, 19:49:22
jp: Sylvan - Presets
np: Kansas - Leftoverture Live & Beyond
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-12-06, 19:49:43
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-12-07, 19:32:43
Lonely Robot - The Big Dream

Fine album from John Mitchell *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-08, 18:25:05
jp: Bjorn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
np: Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-08, 19:38:27
Long Distance Calling - TRIPS  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-12-09, 13:28:41
Leprous - Malina

My number 1 2017 release for sure  *horns*. Lykaia from Soen 2nd. Nicky, you like Leprous as well. What's your opinion about 'Malina' (if you do read this :))?
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2017-12-09, 19:16:59
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2017-12-09, 13:28:41
Leprous - Malina

My number 1 2017 release for sure  *horns*. Lykaia from Soen 2nd. Nicky, you like Leprous as well. What's your opinion about 'Malina' (if you do read this :))?

I also listened to that one today. It's very high on my 2017 list. Along with Barock Project, Damanek, The Tangent, Threshold and Big Big Train. There were a lot of very nice releases this year.

And today I read that there's another new band created: The Sea Within. Which consists of Roine Stolt, Daniel Gildenlöw, Marco Minneman, Jonas Reingold and Tom Brislin. Their debut cd will be released in Spring 2018. Excited!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-12-10, 12:16:42
The very best of The Eagles
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-12-11, 16:01:36
jp: IQ - Dark Matter
np: Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-12-14, 18:51:07
Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-15, 19:02:50
jp: Alan Parsons Project - Anthology
np: Cosmograf - Capacitor
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2017-12-16, 16:26:14
NP> Pain of Salvation ~ In the Passing Light of Day
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-12-16, 21:11:19
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-12-17, 13:41:56
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2017-12-18, 19:30:18
jp: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
np: Day Six - Solitary League (on Spotify, released last week. A I like their previous album 'The Grand Design', I am curious what it sounds like. Not bad so far :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-12-20, 19:46:25
The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-22, 16:16:34
jp: Steve Lukather & Friend - Santamental
np: Days Between Stations - In Extremis 8)
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-22, 20:22:36
jp: Himmellegeme - Myth Of Earth
np: Soup - Remedies
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Post by: maddox on Sat, 2017-12-23, 12:50:08
NP> Anathema ~ The Optimist
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-12-23, 20:34:32
jp: Lee Abraham - Colours
np: Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2017-12-24, 20:27:25
Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2017-12-28, 20:01:22
jp: Armed Cloud - Master Device & Slave Machines
np: Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-29, 16:10:04
IQ - The Road Of Bones  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-12-29, 18:42:11
Saga - 20/20
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-12-30, 10:17:22
jp: John Wetton - Battle Lines
np: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
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Post by: funkster on Wed, 2018-01-03, 09:59:56
Septicflesh - Codex Omega

I am also going to dip my toes into the Cannibal Corpse catalogue shortly. Wish me luck
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-01-03, 18:51:52
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Soen - Lykaia
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Post by: funkster on Thu, 2018-01-04, 11:42:42
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2018-01-03, 18:51:52
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Soen - Lykaia

I have been listening to this band a bit but really need to put the effort in as I like what I hear
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-01-04, 18:36:08
jp: Asia - Asia
np: Oak - Lighthouse
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-01-05, 20:31:54
jp: Airbag - Identity
np: Wolverine - Machina Viva  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-01-06, 13:00:46
Leprous - Malina  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-01-08, 19:06:03
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-01-11, 19:27:50
Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-01-12, 19:36:37
Kayak - Seventeen
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-01-14, 12:46:28
The Best Of Kayak
np my favourite Kayak track called 'Merlin'  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-01-16, 19:27:15
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-01-17, 19:49:09
Magenta - Seven
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-01-18, 19:44:13
X-Panda ~ Reflections  8) *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-01-19, 19:41:41
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
np: Perfect Beings - Vier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-01-20, 20:12:58
Fates Warning - Darkness In A Different Light
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-01-25, 19:31:06
jp: Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
np: The Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall

Two possible top-10 contenders for my top-10. I like the solo album from Daniel much more than the Anathema album 'The Optimist' ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-01-26, 10:14:53
Magnum - "Lost On The Road To Eternity"

Hmm.. pretty good! When I was still in my musical infancy and really blown away by the Nolan and Wakeman albums, I was checking out all related bands. So naturally Magnum came by. There were a few songs that stood out for me but at that time I was also discovering Ayreon and Dream Theater. So I never really invested much in Magnum. This might change with this album. I'm really into it.
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-01-26, 20:01:26
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-01-26, 10:14:53
Magnum - "Lost On The Road To Eternity"
I remember hearing a Magnum album once and I liked it. 'Into The Valley Of The King' (2009) does ring a bell and was probably that album ... For the same reason (so many good bands/music) I stopped listening. Will listen to the album soon, curious.

pp: Anathema - Hindsight
jp: The Fierce And The Dead - Spooky Action (New for me, but not my cup of coffee. Only instrumental music bores the pants off me ;))
np: Lunatic Soul - Fractured
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-01-27, 20:49:17
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut

Preparing for next week's Infloyd (Pink Floyd cover band) gig. They will play the entire 'The Final Cut' and 'Animals' album and more. Looking forward to it 8).
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-01-28, 19:49:46
pp: Neal Morse - Testimony  8)
np: Magnum - Lost On The Road To Eternity (Has not much to do with 'prog', yet very enjoyable indeed PH *horns*)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-01-28, 20:29:24
Pink Floyd - Animals
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-01-29, 19:21:29
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites
np: Playgrounded - In Time With Gravity
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-01-30, 19:12:28
Asia - Silent Nation
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2018-01-31, 17:34:55
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-01-26, 10:14:53
Magnum - "Lost On The Road To Eternity"

Hmm.. pretty good! When I was still in my musical infancy and really blown away by the Nolan and Wakeman albums, I was checking out all related bands. So naturally Magnum came by. There were a few songs that stood out for me but at that time I was also discovering Ayreon and Dream Theater. So I never really invested much in Magnum. This might change with this album. I'm really into it.

I have a few older albums of them, very good band, made some epic music in the past.
Bob Catly is a very good singer.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-01-31, 19:19:15
TNNE - Wonderland
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-02-01, 19:31:04
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
np: Soul Doubt - The Dance Of Light And Shade
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-02-03, 18:54:37
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-02-03, 19:29:34
Long Distance Calling - Boundless *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-02-05, 19:34:47
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Retrospective - Re:Search
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-02-09, 20:08:08
Toto - Greatest Hits: 40 Trips Around The Sun

Another collection album, now because of the fact that the band exists 40 years this year. It contains 3 new songs. As a Toto fan I just have to buy it, but I often wonder why ... To rip of the real fans? ::) ;)
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-02-10, 20:32:17
jp: Soen - Lykaia
np: Leprous - The Congregation
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-02-11, 12:57:16
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over  *horns*
np: Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
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Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-02-13, 20:42:50
Kayak - "Seventeen"

Pretty good! Sometimes a little bit cheesy and the English is not perfect. But that's not fair, because as a Dutch person, I instantly hear that the singer is Dutch. So I'm biased.
Still, I'm very impressed by this album so far!
I'm considering buying this and might even backtrack through their discography for real this time.
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-02-15, 20:05:36
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2018-02-13, 20:42:50
Kayak - "Seventeen"

Still, I'm very impressed by this album so far!
Agreed, great album! Love the symphonic art of this music.

np: Pink Floyd - Pulse
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-02-16, 20:48:25
Bjorn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

Going to see him in Helmond next week and I'll be buying the EP then. And hopefully get it signed ;).
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-02-17, 22:56:46
So, I'm discovering quite a lot of new stuff lately. Some better than others.

Today I was listening for the third time to:
Perfect Beings - "Vier"

I can't say I was immediately grabbed. But, as always, something keeps pulling me back to this album, and there must be a reason for that.

Also:
Rausch - "Book II" which is interesting as well.


Oh, and of course I also listened to:
Neal Morse - "Life & Times"

Which was released yesterday. No Prog this time (more of that later this year), but more like "Songs From November".
It needs some more listen sessions, but sure, not bad!
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Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-02-18, 21:14:24
Perfect Beings - "Vier" again. Makes me think of Yes and Glass Hammer too.
But this might be interesting for a lot of different people, because it's strangely accessible. Sometimes it makes me think of Neal Morse, Radiohead, Steven Wilson and (indeed again) Genesis.

Spiral Key - "An Error Of Judgement"
First listening. Very progmetal. The track Dark Path has John Mitchell guest soloing. And, of course, his guitar solo is unmistakably John Mitchell. *horns*
I still need to work on the rest of the album.

Umphrey's McGee - "It's Not Us"
I've seen this band being hyped a while ago. Perhaps there are some fans here. (If there's still anyone else besides me and Teunis.) Somehow I expected an experimental sound, a bit on the jazzy side of pop/rock. But it seems it's something entirely different.
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-02-18, 21:19:43
Heard the Perfect Beings album once. I own the debut album, which I like, but this one is very 'complicated'. Have indeed a bit of 'Yes' feeling, which is not a good sign for me ::) ;). Have to listen again.

And I am interested in the new Neal Morse album. The two tracks that have been released, are souding great.

np: Dollhouse Rock Radio, like every Sunday :).
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-02-19, 19:33:29
jp: Bjorn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
np: Day Six - Solitary League
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-02-20, 18:40:13
jp: Anathema - The Optimist
np: Sieges Even - Paramount
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-02-21, 20:38:34
jp: Anekdoten - Until All The Ghosts Are Gone
np: Kayak - Seventeen
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-02-22, 20:06:03
jp: Bjorn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
np: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End

Preparing for Saturday's gig in Helmond  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-02-23, 19:31:08
jp: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
np: Bjorn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-02-26, 19:23:20
jp: Neal Morse - Life & Times
np: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - The Sun Will Dance In Its Twilight Hour
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-02-27, 19:10:16
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient  *horns*
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-02-28, 09:49:09
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-02-27, 19:10:16
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient  *horns*
Ah yes i wondered if you've heard about them already. Of course you have. :)
Asia, GPS, Dukes Of The Orient, love the John Payne formula.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-02-28, 19:31:23
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-02-28, 09:49:09
Ah yes i wondered if you've heard about them already. Of course you have. :)
Asia, GPS, Dukes Of The Orient, love the John Payne formula.
Indeed, noticed it by accident on Facebook. Waiting so long for a new Asia featuring John Payne album, now it is finally there, though with an other name out of respect for John Wetton.  And a bit of a 'Rocket Scientists' sauce with the keyboards of Erik Norlander. Also a favourite band of mine. Couldn't be better. Goosebumps, really 8) ;).

np: Kingfisher Sky - Arms Of Morpheus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-03-01, 20:29:15
Blind Ego - Liquid  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-03-02, 19:27:01
jp: Galahad - Seas Of Change (On Progstreaming.nl. Pleasantly surprised, will play it more often for sure. May result in buying it ...  :))
np: Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2018-03-04, 17:57:21
HAKEN - The Endless Knot

Wow. I'm... impressed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-03-04, 22:31:05
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2018-03-04, 17:57:21
HAKEN - The Endless Knot

Wow. I'm... impressed.

Was listening to that album two days back. After hearing it for probably the thirtieth time, I was also very impressed.

Now listening for the second time to Lo Moon. It's an American band and they just released an album a bit on the Talk Talk side of things. Other bands that crossed my mind when I listen to this are Coldplay, Marillion, Phil Collins, Radiohead and Steven Wilson. Don't expect Prog. Very pleasant and dreamy 80's sounding Pop is what you get here. Pretty nice. Will definitely listen again!
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-03-06, 19:25:10
jp: Airbag - Disconnected  8)
np: Leprous - Malina *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-03-09, 19:33:15
pp: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
jp: Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
np: Mystery - Second Home (live @ De Boerderij Zoetermeer)
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Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2018-03-10, 15:57:58
The Visitor on Vinyl  *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-03-10, 20:08:00
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2018-03-10, 15:57:58
The Visitor on Vinyl  *horns*
8) Good to see you here Iggy  :)

jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
np: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2018-03-14, 11:02:34
LEPROUS - Illuminate

again, impressed :)
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-03-14, 19:46:29
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2018-03-14, 11:02:34
LEPROUS - Illuminate

again, impressed :)
*horns* great album, my 'album of the year 2017' 8)

jp: Neal Morse - Life & Times
np: Arena - The Visitor  (Remastered, on Spotify)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-03-15, 19:53:01
Kayak - Seventeen
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-03-16, 19:31:45
jp: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
np: Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-03-17, 21:10:04
Now listening to:
Neal Morse - "Life & Times"

At first I wasn't so sure, but now I have to admit that I like this album a lot.
It's so feelgood. Reminds me a lot of Ray Wilson's cds too.

Today I also listened to:
Barock Project - "Skyline"
Barock Project - "Detachment"

(Preparing for the gig in two weeks! :) )

And:

Perfect Beings - "Vier"
Also bought the album. It's definitely a grower.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-03-18, 12:42:29
Was listening to:
Lo Moon - "Lo Moon"
Very nice listening when you need something light and less demanding. It may surprise you! Or maybe not.

Now listening to:
Asia - "Americana"
Whoops! I mean Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"

It seems like I'm lost in the 80's. But it also seems many artists are.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-03-19, 19:00:27
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-03-18, 12:42:29
Now listening to:
Asia - "Americana"
Whoops! I mean Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"

It seems like I'm lost in the 80's. But it also seems many artists are.
;D Really love that album. Asia with a juice of Rocket Scientists. A dream, well worth the wait  8) *horns*.

jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-03-21, 19:21:03
Fizbers - First Mind

Neo-prog from Poland. The music is okay, but (again) the vocals are not that great ... ::)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-03-22, 19:12:04
jp: Agent Fresco - Destrier
np: Dave Kerzner - Static
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-03-23, 19:18:13
jp: IQ - The Seventh House
np: Kino - Radio Voltaire (on Spotify. Beautiful album, but it could also be the 3rd Lonely Robot album. Will buy it anyway 8) *horns*).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-03-23, 21:42:56
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-03-23, 19:18:13
np: Kino - Radio Voltaire (on Spotify. Beautiful album, but it could also be the 3rd Lonely Robot album. Will buy it anyway 8) *horns*).

Also listened to it three times now. Indeed a very fine album! I think I might rate it even a bit higher than the previous Lonely Robot albums.
I'm glad that the singles are not necessarily the best songs on the album. I particularly like the song Idlewind.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-03-26, 19:15:29
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-03-23, 21:42:56
Also listened to it three times now. Indeed a very fine album! I think I might rate it even a bit higher than the previous Lonely Robot albums.
I'm glad that the singles are not necessarily the best songs on the album. I particularly like the song Idlewind.
Second listening and I think you're right with rating it higher than the LR albums.

Already ordered it and expect it to be delivered on Friday. Until then I'll enjoy it on Spotify *horns* 8)
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-03-28, 13:10:41
Just finished listening to:
Neal Morse - "Life & Times"
A very nice cd. Very relaxed and good songs. No Prog though, more like his "Songs From November" album. I'm enjoying it a lot. I have tickets for his solo concert in June, in Utrecht. Can't wait! :)

Now listening to:
Tiger Moth Tales - "The Depths Of Winter"
I heard the song Hygge on YouTube a few weeks ago and was sold. I know this guy (Pete Jones) from his guest contributions to Barock Project's latest album "Detachment" which is also fantastic!
(I'm going to see Barock Project this saturday! Excited!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2018-03-28, 16:07:54
Gazpacho ~ March of Ghosts
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-03-29, 21:05:23
Inventions - Curiosity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-04-01, 13:25:11
Kino - Radio Voltaire  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-04-02, 17:35:35
NP> Discipline ~ Unfolded like Staircase  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-04-02, 20:32:36
jp: Ayreon - Ayreon Universe: Best of Ayreon Live cd 1 (On Spotify, doubting if I'll buy it. I seem to be a little bit tired of Ayreon ...  ::) :-\)
np: PHI - Cycles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-04-06, 19:52:16
pp: Huis - Neither In Heaven
jp: Sieges Even - A Sense Of Change
np: Galahad - Seas Of Change
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-04-09, 19:51:59
jp: Days Between Stations - In Extremis
np: Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-04-10, 19:17:17
jp: Kino - Radio Voltaire
np: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2018-04-19, 18:06:31
NP> The Gathering ~ If_Then_Else   8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2018-04-19, 18:08:14
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-04-10, 19:17:17
jp: Kino - Radio Voltaire

I don't really understand the appreciation of Kino.
Sadly, though I think I have said otherwise in the past, the same goes for the first album.
Some nice tracks on both albums but not good enough to stand the test of time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-04-25, 20:04:49
NP Various Artists - Bolan / Bowie - A Tribute To The Madmen

Bought this gem of a triple disc box set after reading a review and seeing and advert in the last issue of iO Pages which made me curious and led me to listening the samples available on the web. A hommage to Marc Bolan and David Bowie by a host of pretty obscure artists on the Italian Black Widow label. I am not that familiar with Bolan's music as I am with Bowie, but the combination works very well here. A cover ideally pays tribute to the original track whilst adding something new/different to it, not much point in slavish copies. This versatile collection does it well and is great, entertaining listening throughout. Add the lavish packaging and the conclusion is that what we have here is a real labour of love that may not get the attention it deserves (all other reviews I could find are in Italian..). Recommended!

http://blackwidow.it/readmore_cat.php?id=629
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2018-04-30, 20:06:20
NP Twelfth Night - Live And Let Live [definitive edition]

Classic stuff, look forward to the upcoming definitive edition of Fact And Fiction.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-05-02, 16:56:06
NP Arena - The Visitor [remastered edition]

Getting in the mood for Friday's dream gig 😎
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2018-05-02, 21:16:56
JP Double Vision by some obscure band  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-05-03, 19:27:23
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2018-05-02, 21:16:56
JP Double Vision by some obscure band  :o
Title does sound vaguely familiar, but can't recall which band 🤔
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-05-05, 13:27:20
Arena - "Double Vision"
:-* :-* :-*
*horns* *horns* *horns*

First listening but already excited, impressed and convinced!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:06:46
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2018-05-05, 13:27:20
Arena - "Double Vision"
:-* :-* :-*
*horns* *horns* *horns*

First listening but already excited, impressed and convinced!
+1, very good album indeed, some parts I do recognise from 'The Visitor'. And the epic is epic  *horns*

jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
np: Soup - Memories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-05-06, 16:58:43
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2018-05-05, 13:27:20
Arena - "Double Vision"
:-* :-* :-*
*horns* *horns* *horns*

First listening but already excited, impressed and convinced!

And again! The first song Zhivago Wolf reminds me too much of "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation". I will have to listen to that album again to see why exactly. Still a great song though. ;)
The second song however, The Mirror Lies is an instant classic from the start! I love it!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2018-05-07, 22:01:13
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:06:46
+1, very good album indeed, some parts I do recognise from 'The Visitor'. And the epic is epic  *horns*

jp: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
np: Soup - Memories
+2, it is rather good indeed! It is vintage Arena, but also new and fresh at the same time. Lots to discover still, but it's a keeper!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2018-05-07, 22:04:23
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-05-06, 16:58:43
And again! The first song Zhivago Wolf reminds me too much of "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation". I will have to listen to that album again to see why exactly. Still a great song though. ;)
I think I know what you mean, Catching The Bullet might be the song it reminds you of. Great, heavy, catchy opener as we have come to expect from these guys ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-05-08, 17:16:55
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2018-05-07, 22:01:13
+2, it is rather good indeed! It is vintage Arena, but also new and fresh at the same time. Lots to discover still, but it's a keeper!

Absolutely! I really love The Mirror Lies, fantastic song and it worked really good live. Scars is another very nice song, with nice keyboard moments and a nice guitar solo. The Legend Of Elijah Shade is also full of great moments! I really like the second part, I think it's called I Am Here with the major/minor chord changes. Perfect ballad. And the church organ solo (around the 16 minute mark) is a nice touch, very Johann Sebastian. ;D
In fact, the only song that doesn't really do it for me much yet is Red Eyes. A bit too simple I think... Although the song is mildly redeemed by Paul, who does a fantastic job at singing that tune! Every song for that matter! What an amazing and versatile singer! I hope they'll never let him go. :)

Wow man, I can't stop playing this album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-05-11, 21:30:44
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-05-12, 20:06:54
jp: Riversea - The Tide
np: Subsignal - Touchstones (Looking forward to the new album 'La Muerta', to be released on 25th May *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-05-13, 16:38:36
NP Arena - Double Vision, of course  ;)

The Zoetermeer gig was a feast and I look forward to the dvd!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-05-14, 19:56:44
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2018-05-13, 16:38:36
... I look forward to the dvd!!

Yes! Me too!

Does anyone know whether there will be a blu-ray edition too? Or just dvd?
In any case, I will buy one of course. But I'm slowly starting to switch to blu-ray.



On topic:
I was listening to Arena's "Contagion" today. Man, oh man, what a wonderful album this is! It's either "Contagion" or "The Visitor" for me when it comes to favourites.
It's hard to point out a favourite Arena album anyway. Sometimes I prefer the pure Neo-Prog of "Songs From The Lions Cage", of course I LOVE Solomon but also Valley Of The Kings with that beautiful synth solo. Most of the time I think I'll stick with either "The Visitor" or "Contagion" as absolute favourites.

"Double Vision" is pretty good too!!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-05-16, 18:30:18
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-05-14, 19:56:44
On topic:
I was listening to Arena's "Contagion" today. Man, oh man, what a wonderful album this is! It's either "Contagion" or "The Visitor" for me when it comes to favourites.
Contagion is still my favourite Arena album *horns*.

jp: Neal Morse - Life & Times
np: Riversea - The Tide
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-05-17, 20:56:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-05-14, 19:56:44
On topic:
I was listening to Arena's "Contagion" today. Man, oh man, what a wonderful album this is! It's either "Contagion" or "The Visitor" for me when it comes to favourites.
I still rate Contagion as my favourite and Visitor as a close second, but must say as the tour made me listen to  Visitor a lot again I was slightly starting to doubt my number one, almost :). I stick with Contagion, but Visitor is a very, very close second. The other albums are harder to rank, but my least favourite is probably Pepper's Ghost (see review series thread). No not Seventh Degree that gets such bad press from most fans, I rather like that one and play it much more often than Pepper's Ghost.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-05-17, 21:25:08
NP C:Live Collective - Age Of Insanity [bandcamp stream]

New project of Twelfth Night Member Clive Mitten. This is an instrumental abbreviated version of an upcoming new epic entitled The Fifth Estate, bookended by two new recordings of Twelfth Night songs We Are Sane and This City. Later in the year the double album Fifth Estate will follow with the full vocal version. I like this instrumental version a lot, it works very well in its own right and as a taster for the upcoming album. More info in this DPRP interview/duo review, which led me to it: http://dprp.net/reviews/2018-028

Just played:
Arena - Double Vision
Galahad - Seas Of Change

Galahad really can do no wrong, from Empires Never Last onwards they have been releasing very strong albums and with this one they continue their winning streak. Love it! Great live band as well. Only saw them once (when they double billed with Clive/Caamora), became an instant fan. They are doing a gig in Holland in June, close to where I live, but I am already going to see The Gathering with niquicho that same evening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-05-18, 19:45:42
Gazpacho - Soyuz

For the third time in a row. Needs more listening and won't top my favourite Gazpacho album Tick Tock, but like it more than 'Molok'. Great album I'd say 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2018-05-19, 10:34:32
NP Tony Banks - Five

His latest classical album and probably the best of the three. Often sounds like a movie score, simply beautiful.

Must really catch up on Gazpacho, still have not heard Molok 😬
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2018-05-19, 12:36:56
NP Kepler Ten - Delta V

Great debut album on John M's White Star record label, recommended!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-05-22, 18:59:51
Arena - Double Vision  *horns*

Definitely favourite album with Paul Manzi on vocals 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-05-23, 13:27:41
The Progwereld review is less enthusiastic 😕

In Dutch http://www.progwereld.org/cms/album/arena-–-double-vision/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-05-23, 19:01:18
Your link leads me to 'Contagion Max' :). This link does work:
http://www.progwereld.org/cms/album/arena-–-double-vision/ (http://www.progwereld.org/cms/album/arena-%E2%80%93-double-vision/)

Fortunately most reviews I've read are rather positive ...

np: IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-05-23, 20:12:30
Thanks for correcting the link teunis🙂
Interesting that it led to Contagion Max instead?!🤨
But that review is much more positive of course😉
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2018-05-23, 20:32:43
NP: Arena - The Eyes of Lara Moon

Although I don't rank this album as high as Contagion or Immortal? (or Double Vision) I always truly enjoy this track. To be fair, every track on Pepper's Ghost has it's moments but as an album it's not up there. At least not for me.

Tom
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-05-23, 20:38:55
Yeah, I also read that Progwereld review. It's hard to believe the reviewer thinks this is one of their mediocre albums.

The review states that the lineup hasn't changed from "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation" on. Which isn't true, because John Jowitt left Arena again and Kylan Amos came in for "The Unquiet Sky" and "Double Vision".
And there are more things that I don't understand in this review. The Mirror Lies a poppy song? The Legend Of Elijah Shade shallow and boring?
It's very subjective. Of course, a review can't be 100% objective. Perhaps, as Arena fans we're biased, but I don't recognise anything of this review.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2018-05-23, 20:55:31
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-05-23, 20:38:55
Yeah, I also read that Progwereld review. It's hard to believe the reviewer thinks this is one of their mediocre albums.

The review states that the lineup hasn't changed from "The Seventh Degree Of Seperation" on. Which isn't true, because John Jowitt left Arena again and Kylan Amos came in for "The Unquiet Sky" and "Double Vision".
And there are more things that I don't understand in this review. The Mirror Lies a poppy song? The Legend Of Elijah Shade shallow and boring?
It's very subjective. Of course, a review can't be 100% objective. Perhaps, as Arena fans we're biased, but I don't recognise anything of this review.

I think the reviewer was in the middle of an argument with his wife or something...  :o

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2018-05-25, 07:11:45
This review is much better 😎

http://www.sonicperspectives.com/album-reviews/arena-double-vision/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-05-25, 12:05:59
That's more like it indeed.
Of course, only time can tell how the new album will rank along masterpieces as "Contagion" and "The Visitor".

Lately I have been listening a lot to:
Umphrey's McGee - "It's Not Us"
This is really a contender for my top ten of 2018. It's so brilliantly catchy and clever and everything. So I was looking into buying this album and then I discovered that they did a 'Big Big Train' on us. Meaning that they released another album so close after the previous one. So now I have to have both of course!

Lo Moon - "Lo Moon"
A bit of a guilty pleasure perhaps. More like Talk Talk and Coldplay and more of that.

Ozric Tentacles - "Technicians Of The Sacred"
This is such a cool album to listen to while cycling or running or something. (Hypothetically of course, don't mistake me for a healthy guy.) It's a perfect album for a trip (whatever context). It's probably not a good 'listenings' album, as in giving close attention and pickin up subtle things. It's more a 'feeling' album that you have to undergo. Don't think too much, and let the music guide you to faraway places.

And now I'm listening to:
The Dear Hunter - "All Is As All Should Be"
A 24 minute EP which apparently was released at the very end of 2017 and passed me by completely. I can't get my head around it, but this band just manages to release masterpiece after masterpiece. I'm totally in love with their 2015 and 2016 "Act" releases and now that I hear this EP I'm planning to just buy their whole discography and get it over with.


Ooooh and there's so much more good stuff on its way this year! What a treat!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-05-27, 13:20:22
Just listened to Act 1 of Clive Nolan's "Alchemy" for the first time with the booklet in hand.
What a nice experience!

I've already listened to this album on a more superficial level, but since it's a musical it's much better to really listen with attention.
I will listen to the second act in a moment. Had to take a break. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-05-28, 14:25:12
So, yesterday I also listened closely to Act 2 of "Alchemy" and when finished, I was wondering whether any of you have listened to this?
I was amazed actually how close this was to Clive's collaboration with Oliver Wakeman. Although the amount of 'musical' is much more on this, while "Jabberwocky" and "The Hound..." is more music.
There are no flashy keyboard solos. Or guitar or whatever solos. But there are some very strong melodies on "Alchemy" that already are stuck in my head. I discovered this today, when I was listening to this while working.

Storywise I think I smell a scent of cheese here and there. But when cheese is concerned, I'm a bit of a mouse anyway.

I think I'll listen to the whole "Alchemy" again today, and then it's over to "King's Ransom". Very curious about that one, because I've read that it's even better.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2018-05-29, 09:11:28
Good to see you getting into Alchemy, Paco! Clive really has a knack for writing melodies that stick. I agree the musicals have a lot in common with the Nolan/Wakeman albums, while the latter are more proggy indeed. Enjoy King's Ransom!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-05-30, 12:51:42
NP Perfect Beings - Vier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-05-31, 16:58:39
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-05-28, 14:25:12
So, yesterday I also listened closely to Act 2 of "Alchemy" and when finished, I was wondering whether any of you have listened to this?
Me, own the album, but frankly speaking I'm not playing it a lot. Prefer the Nolan & Wakeman albums. Maybe I should give it a chance and play it more often, a bit disappointed so far  ::).

jp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
np: Subsignal - Paraiso

Both  8) albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-05-31, 19:30:59
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2018-05-31, 16:58:39
Me, own the album, but frankly speaking I'm not playing it a lot. Prefer the Nolan & Wakeman albums. Maybe I should give it a chance and play it more often, a bit disappointed so far  ::).
I get you. It needs a very different approach. It's not prog, it's not rock, it's not even really music. Well, it is, but first and foremost it's a story.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2018-05-31, 16:58:39
jp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
np: Subsignal - Paraiso

Both  8) albums.
Ah preparing for the new releases I see. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-05-31, 21:56:03
NP Gerry Rafferty - City to City

Just played: The Blue Nile - High
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-01, 23:14:05
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-05-31, 19:30:59
Ah preparing for the new releases I see. ;D
New Gazpacho album needs more listenings before it clicks probably. The new Subsignal album 'La Muerta' arrived at my local record shop on the day I went to Germany for my holidays. Have to be patient for another week  :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-06-03, 15:23:48
NP The Paradox Twin - Planeta [YouTube video for track of upcoming album]

Another promising release on Mr Mitchell's White Star label. The albums by Kim Seviour and Kepler Ten get regular play here and John clearly has an eye for talent, so this one may very well end up in my collection too 😎

https://white-star-records.com/artists/the_paradox_twin
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-06-03, 16:48:16
Umphrey's McGee - "It's Not Us"

Oh my... check this out guys!
Can't stop listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-06-03, 18:41:42
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-06-03, 16:48:16
Umphrey's McGee - "It's Not Us"

Oh my... check this out guys!
Can't stop listening.

Checking it out now, sounds pretty good so far! 🙂

Progwereld was also singing praise of this album.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-06-03, 19:36:50
PS there is already a follow up companion album from the same sessions I see, aptly titled "it's you" 😊
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-06-06, 17:36:37
jp: Asia - Aria
np: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2018-06-06, 20:31:33
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2018-06-06, 17:36:37
jp: Asia - Aria
np: Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue  8)
Both excellent choices, Sir! 😎 Treasured albums in my collection.

NP Be Bop Deluxe - Air Age Anthology
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-06-07, 14:10:05
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2018-06-06, 20:31:33
Both excellent choices, Sir! 😎 Treasured albums in my collection.
Yep, always take them with me on holidays  *horns*

np: Fischer-Z ~ Red Skies Over Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-06-07, 22:05:08
NP Roxy Music - The Early Years
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2018-06-08, 14:22:35
The Whirlwind Bonus after listening to the Whirlwind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2018-06-08, 14:24:31
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-05-28, 14:25:12
So, yesterday I also listened closely to Act 2 of "Alchemy" and when finished, I was wondering whether any of you have listened to this?
I was amazed actually how close this was to Clive's collaboration with Oliver Wakeman. Although the amount of 'musical' is much more on this, while "Jabberwocky" and "The Hound..." is more music.
There are no flashy keyboard solos. Or guitar or whatever solos. But there are some very strong melodies on "Alchemy" that already are stuck in my head. I discovered this today, when I was listening to this while working.

Storywise I think I smell a scent of cheese here and there. But when cheese is concerned, I'm a bit of a mouse anyway.

I think I'll listen to the whole "Alchemy" again today, and then it's over to "King's Ransom". Very curious about that one, because I've read that it's even better.

Yep I listen to Alchemy from time to time usually when I have the opportunity to play it all. I actually saw it in London a few years ago and they did a great job in a tiny theatre.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-08, 19:10:03
Subsignal - La Muerta

Wow  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2018-06-09, 21:29:20
NP Clive Nolan - King's Ransom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-06-11, 19:29:57
jp: Subsignal - La Muerta
np: Lunatic Soul - Under The Fragmented Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-06-12, 20:21:29
Fuchs - "Station Songs"

Last sunday I was listening to this for the Progstreaming thread. I was actually very impressed, so now I'm listening to it for real. First song in (and it's a fantastic Genesis sounding song!). This is really good guys!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-15, 19:31:07
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
np: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-06-16, 19:58:15
Long Distance Calling - TRIPS  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-06-16, 21:15:52
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes of The Orient  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-06-18, 08:25:22
NP> Amorphis ~ Queen of Time  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-06-18, 19:04:43
Camel - Mirage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-06-19, 18:58:16
Soen - Lykaia  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-06-21, 19:35:51
jp: Subsignal - La Muerta
np: Phi - Cycles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-22, 19:25:38
Arena - Double Vision  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-06-23, 19:15:12
jp: Kino - Radio Voltaire 8)
np: Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-06-28, 18:58:57
jp: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset  8)
np: Teramaze - Her Halo  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-06-28, 20:27:45
Listened to:

Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"

This, along with Magnum's "Lost On The Road To Eternity", is providing me my 2018's AOR fix.
I really like John Payne's voice, and 'his sound'. I'm still looking for a copy of Asia's "Silent Nation". I always thought it was pretty good, but somehow I never got around to buy it. Back then I saw a limited edition for only 10 euros but there was so much good stuff coming out at that time, so I went with something else instead. And now it's not even on Spotify!!
Same goes for GPS's "Window To The Soul" actually, although that one IS on Spotify.

I'm aware that Dukes Of The Orient is a continuation of Asia Featuring John Payne, but now that John Wetton passed away, and I mean this respectfully, is it not logical to get everyone back together and pick up where they left off after "Silent Nation"? It's not like Geoff Downes is doing anything in Yes anyway...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:06:31
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-06-28, 20:27:45
Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"
Great album. Don't know if I wrote it before here, but gor me it's like a dream coming true. Love Erik Norlander's keyboard parts. Own a number of his solo albums and Rocket Scientist albums. And I have all Asia studio albums, both John Wetton and John Payne era. The wait was (way too) long, but totally worth it. One of my favourite 2018 releases.

Satellite - Nostalgia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-06-29, 21:55:07
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:06:31
Great album. Don't know if I wrote it before here, but gor me it's like a dream coming true. Love Erik Norlander's keyboard parts. Own a number of his solo albums and Rocket Scientist albums. And I have all Asia studio albums, both John Wetton and John Payne era. The wait was (way too) long, but totally worth it. One of my favourite 2018 releases.
Yeah, I still have to find out more about Erik Norlander and his bands. I have to say I got a little confused after the Erik vs Arjen quarrel, so I never invested my time and money in his projects. Although obviously I love is contributions on Ayreon.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:06:31
Satellite - Nostalgia

Oh wow, Satellite! Yeah, it's been a while since I listened to them. Still only have "Evening Games", but I think it's a minor masterpiece of Neo-Prog! Like it a lot!

I've just finished listening to:
Brighteye Brison - "Believers & Deceivers"

Must have been ten years since I listened to this. With my ever growing knowledge (*ahem..*) of Prog, I have to say this album sounds a lot like Yes, Spock's Beard and more alike.
I think I have to put them back on my list of bands to discover.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-06-30, 19:55:21
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-06-29, 21:55:07
Yeah, I still have to find out more about Erik Norlander and his bands.
His solo albums 'Into The Sunset' and 'Music Machine' are great. And I do love the Rocket Scientist albums, 'Oblivion Days' being my favourite. A certain 'A.A.L.' plays a guitar solo on one song and rhythm guitar on a number of tracks ;).

Quote from: PH
Oh wow, Satellite! Yeah, it's been a while since I listened to them. Still only have "Evening Games", but I think it's a minor masterpiece of Neo-Prog! Like it a lot!
I own 'Evening Games', 'A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset' and 'Nostalgia'. The first two I mentioned are my favourites, great music! 'Nostalgia' and 'Into The Night' don't reach that high level anymore.

np: Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday

On Spotify, first time I heard this album. Some beautiful songs on it. Have to listen to it again ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2018-06-30, 20:04:07
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:06:31
Great album. Don't know if I wrote it before here, but gor me it's like a dream coming true. Love Erik Norlander's keyboard parts. Own a number of his solo albums and Rocket Scientist albums. And I have all Asia studio albums, both John Wetton and John Payne era. The wait was (way too) long, but totally worth it. One of my favourite 2018 releases.
I still have to buy it, but for me this is a highly anticipated album as well. Love all the Asia stuff but the Payne era in particular (Aria - Arena - Aura is a marvellous string of albums), also the GPS album. Rather ugly how he was kicked out, even though I understand they wanted to resurrect the old line up. The Dukes album has been a long time in the making, first announced as Architects of Time, then Americana. I had almost given up on it, but here it is finally! Intend to go to the gig in October as well. Paco you can get the GPS album 2nd hand @Progoutlet for 7 euros, maybe Silent Nation also turns up at some point: http://progoutlet.nl/prod01.htm

NP Flower Kings - The Sum of no evil

Before played: Habitants - One Self
Excellent debut album of new band with the guitarist of the Gathering. Saw their first ever live gig last week, when they were supporting The Gathering. Both support and main act were really great and I had not seen The Gathering live since 2012 so it was a real nostalgia trip.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-07-02, 19:09:30
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2018-06-30, 20:04:07
Paco you can get the GPS album 2nd hand @Progoutlet for 7 euros, maybe Silent Nation also turns up at some point: http://progoutlet.nl/prod01.htm

Oh thank you! I'll check it out.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-07-04, 19:11:47
jp: Gentle Storm - The Diary ~ cd 1: Gentle
np: Airbag - Identity 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-07-05, 18:57:18
Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*

Too long ago that I played this album 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2018-07-08, 18:06:19
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2018-07-05, 18:57:18
Shadow Gallery - Room V  *horns*

Too long ago that I played this album 8).

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2018-07-08, 18:17:00
>NP: Black Bonzo ~ Sound of the Apocalypse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-07-09, 11:29:28
Yesterday I listened to Peter Gabriel's "Up" and thought it was really good. This is his last real studio album right? Not counting "Scratch My Back" and "New Blood" which are a covers album and some sort of best of. I've never really looked into his discography properly, but "Up" makes me feel excited enough to dive in.

Mike Oldfield - "Incantations"
Bit of an odd one this. Are there even any devoted Oldfield fans here?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-07-09, 19:32:08
jp: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
np: Arena - Double Vision

track: The Legend Of Elijah Shade  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-07-12, 19:33:49
jp: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
np: The Aurora Project - Selling The Aggression
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-07-12, 22:40:19
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-07-09, 19:32:08
track: The Legend Of Elijah Shade  *horns* 8)

That track is so beautiful. Many goosebump moments there.


NP:
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
Talk about goosebumps.
I've seen the recent dvd and I'm totally into this album again. It's already two years ago!!

By the way, Teunis, have you read the book that it is based on, by any chance?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-07-13, 20:31:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-07-12, 22:40:19
Neal Morse - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
I've seen the recent dvd and I'm totally into this album again. It's already two years ago!!

By the way, Teunis, have you read the book that it is based on, by any chance?
No, haven't read the book and also still have to buy the DVD. Shame on me :).

jp: Pendragon - The Window Of Life
np: Cosmograf - The Hay-Man Dreams
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-07-13, 20:59:54
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-07-13, 20:31:44
No, haven't read the book and also still have to buy the DVD. Shame on me :).

Not at all. The dvd is only out for less than a month. I just happen to have it earlier because of the Neal Morse gig in Utrecht where I could buy it.
It IS a very nice dvd though.

Still, I'm looking forward to the Morsefest dvd, where they also played "Similitude..." but also "Testimony Two" including the "Seeds Of Gold" song, which is one of my favourites.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-07-17, 18:55:00
jp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
np: Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-07-20, 20:14:02
jp: Opeth - Pale Communion
np: Mystery - Lies And Butterflies (On Spotify, sounding great. Will definitely buy it 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-07-21, 11:06:21
jp: Kino - Radio Voltaire (really enjoy this one 8))
np: Subsignal - La Muerta (top-3 contender 2018 *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-07-21, 19:21:25
pp: Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
jp: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
np: The Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-07-22, 15:26:36
Southern Empire - "Civilisation"

Wow! Great music. I'm interested in attending the gig of Damanek and this band will co-headline the evening. Pretty cool stuff. It's heavier than Damanek but there are similarities. Both remind me of The Tangent. But Southern Empire also reminds me of Karmakanic and Haken. What a strange mix. But very nice!!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-07-25, 19:12:30
jp: Airbag - Disconnected  8)
np: Star One - Space Metal  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-07-28, 11:39:44
jp: Gazpacho - Soyuz (Still growing on me).
np: Blind Ego - Liquid  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-07-31, 18:50:13
jp: Queen - A Night At The Opera
np: Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-08-01, 19:52:33
jp: IQ - Frequency
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-08-02, 19:45:56
Master Men - From The Moon

It was recommended in the prog magazine iO-pages as an 'Arena alike' band from Poland. Well, just had to hear it of course, on Spotify. I certainly hear touches from Arena and on one track I even heard a bit of Shadowland, but it can't 'stand in the shadow of' Arena. The music is okay, but I don't like the singing. It's not an accent, the English is just fine, but the raw/screamy voice is not my cup of tea. And I miss the solos from John Mitchell :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2018-08-03, 16:24:31
NP> The Sea Within - S/T

In 2004 The Flower Kings released the album Adam and Eve.
On this album Daniel Gildenlöw, singer/guiterist of Pain of Salvation who on that time was also a member of The Flower Kings, sang two outstanding songs, A Vampires View and the title track.
The Sea within is basically the same sort of music as what you heard on the album Adam and Eve.
Maybe a bit mixed with the Stolt and Nad Sylvan combo Agents of Mercy, but then of course with better vocals.
I personally don't really like the vocals of Nad Sylvan.

I really like The Sea Within, drums are tight, keyboards colourful, vocals great as ever, guitars functional as we already heard from Stolt in the past and bass as it should be.
Fun thing is, some of the bonus tracks really would've fit between the songs on the album.
Not an album of the year, but close to no. 1. Top three for sure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-03, 18:44:26
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2018-08-03, 16:24:31
NP> The Sea Within - S/T
I've heard the album once. I expected it to be not my cup of tea, but I was wrong. Positively surprised, will play it more often.

np: Ayreon - The Source
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-04, 15:57:36
jp: Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
np Toto - Toto XIV
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-08-06, 19:09:26
jp: Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
np: Soen - Children Of E.L.B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-08-07, 19:03:30
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-08-08, 11:57:15
Listened to:
Arena - "Double Vision"
Out of the last three, this is certainly their best! It's hard to compare with earlier albums, but I'm perfectly fine with them entering a new era when it is this good. I remember Clive talking in an interview about this possibly becoming their 'breakthrough' album. Well, they really deserve to get way more attention than they've had in the past. Paul Manzi is easily one of their strongest trump cards at the moment.

Threshold - "Legends Of The Shires"
I think this is a perfect album!! They mixed the progressive, the metal, and the accessible aspects very well. It also felt natural to play this after "Double Vision". Threshold and Arena share some of the same DNA. Much thanks to Karl and Clive.

Great to see The Sea Within getting some love here. I'm a Roine Stolt fan for sure. But this is more than a Roine project. I can hear the others' influences too.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-08-08, 20:00:18
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-08-09, 19:45:52
jp: Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-08-09, 20:50:38
Neal Morse - "Sola Scriptura"
Whoaaaaa!! Still blows me away every time. I think it's still my favourite, but really, there's so much good stuff to choose from. "The Similitude..." is also excellent. One of the best double albums I know.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-10, 19:41:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-08-09, 20:50:38
Neal Morse - "Sola Scriptura"
Whoaaaaa!! Still blows me away every time. I think it's still my favourite, but really, there's so much good stuff to choose from. "The Similitude..." is also excellent. One of the best double albums I know.
Yeah, Neal rules  8) *horns*

jp: Soup - Remedies
np: Clouds Can - Leave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-11, 19:48:54
Galahad - Quiet Storms
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-08-12, 19:00:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-11, 19:48:54
Galahad - Quiet Storms
Really like that one, nice mellow "in between" album before the stormier Seas Of Change came.

NP Dukes of the Oriënt  - same. Bummer that the gig in October has been cancelled without a new date  :(

Before played:
Dare - Sacred Ground
Downes Braide Association - Suburban Ghosts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-08-13, 20:19:09
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-08-15, 18:30:26
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2018-08-12, 19:00:36
Really like that one, nice mellow "in between" album before the stormier Seas Of Change came.

"Quiet Storms" is a 'reworkings' album right? With acoustic songs or something?
I've listened to "Seas Of Change" twice, and although I can hear there's something special in there, the penny is only dropping slowly (can I use that phrase in this way?).
But I do like it already more than "Battle Scars" and "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria". I feel I need to try much harder with this band.

Major Parkinson - "Twilight Cinema"
Every once in a while I revisit this album, when I'm in the mood for it. I still think this is brilliant. It's like a scary circus.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-08-16, 08:43:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-08-15, 18:30:26
"Quiet Storms" is a 'reworkings' album right? With acoustic songs or something?
Yep, it is a reworking of existing tracks and a few new tracks and covers thrown in, not really acoustic (like the earlier "Galahad Acoustic Quintet" album) but mellow reworkings with focus on piano and synths. Very nice indeed.

QuoteI've listened to "Seas Of Change" twice, and although I can hear there's something special in there, the penny is only dropping slowly (can I use that phrase in this way?).
But I do like it already more than "Battle Scars" and "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria". I feel I need to try much harder with this band.
Do keep trying Paco, because it is a great band that is rather underrated. All three albums you mention are brilliant IMHO, as well as Empires Never Last that preceded and was the album on which they really hit their stride and found a new direction. My personal favourite is Euphoria. Also have Year Zero, Sleepers and the Worlds Collide compilation album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-18, 14:10:52
Arena - Double Vision  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-24, 19:21:31
Magnum - Lost On The Road To Eternity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-08-24, 22:05:44
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-24, 19:21:31
Magnum - Lost On The Road To Eternity

Good one!

Just listened to the first disc of Clive Nolan's "Alchemy" again. There are some wonderful melodies on this album.

Also something else I listened to yesterday and again today was Anekdoten. "Until All The Ghosts Are Gone" is really good and I concluded this after just two listens. But I'm sure I'll listen again!

And The Dear Hunter: "All Is As All Should Be". This is also very good. Man, it's unbelievable!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-25, 12:24:46
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-08-24, 22:05:44
Also something else I listened to yesterday and again today was Anekdoten. "Until All The Ghosts Are Gone" is really good...
Read a lot of positive things about this band/album. Will listen to it soon.

np: Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-08-25, 19:53:22
jp: Anekdoten - Until All The Ghosts Are Gone (Not a 'wow' feeling instantly, but will certainly give it another listen ...)
np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-08-30, 20:57:53
NP Tony Banks - Five

Before played:
Camel - Moonmadness, Rajaz. Yesterday got to see Camel after all, after the cancellation of the gig in May. It was absolutely brilliant, glad I had the chance to see this great band live for the first time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-31, 18:13:29
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution (On Spotify, going to buy the cd tomorrow. Sounding 8) *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-08-31, 21:28:34
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-31, 18:13:29
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution (On Spotify, going to buy the cd tomorrow. Sounding 8) *horns*)

Also listened to that one. Pretty good stuff! I think Gavin Harrison really adds something to Bruce's music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-09-01, 19:36:11
Listened to The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution twice today. Also Subsignal - La Muerta and Mystery - Lies And Butterflies got airplay.

np: The Paradox Twin - The Importance Of Mr Bedlam. Read a lot of positive reviews and I'm really surprised, great music 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2018-09-03, 21:10:02
NP Clive Nolan - King's Ransom

Warming up for the Cheltenham show this Saturday 🙂
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-09-04, 11:54:34
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2018-09-03, 21:10:02
NP Clive Nolan - King's Ransom

Warming up for the Cheltenham show this Saturday 🙂
Cool, have fun!

Coincidentally I'm now playing:
Clive Nolan - Alchemy

Before I played my two most recent purchases:
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-09-05, 19:32:07
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-09-06, 19:55:47
jp: Soen - Lykaia
np: IQ - Ever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-07, 18:56:06
pp: Arena - Double Vision *horns*
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
np: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-09-08, 20:26:04
jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-09-10, 19:44:31
Phideaux - Infernal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-09-10, 19:51:04
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-07, 18:56:06

np: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution  8)

Currently more Porcupine Tree than Steven Wilson. ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-09-10, 19:44:31
Phideaux - Infernal

Haven't heard that one yet, but I am very curious to say the least.
No. 7 was really good.


NP> Van Halen ~ 1984

A bit of old school, but one should play the old school from time to time.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2018-09-14, 13:48:11
So I continue to be oldschool...

NP> Metallica ~ Master of Puppets

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2018-09-14, 16:08:00
NP> Fish ~ Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-14, 19:34:25
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
np: Airbag - Identity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-09-17, 19:25:11
jp: Anathema - Hindsight
np: Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-09-18, 18:49:22
jp: Threshold - For The Journey
np: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-09-19, 18:49:03
jp: Toto - Dune (Soundtrack)
np: Airbag - Disconnected
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-09-20, 18:15:27
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-21, 19:38:26
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: Royal Hunt - Land Of Broken Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-09-22, 13:59:22
Pretty much Neal Morse's "?" on repeat these days. Powerful stuff musically and lyrically. It's really hitting home for me right now. Neal has made so many number one albums. :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2018-09-24, 12:11:23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wqlts7QWA8
RIVERSIDE - Lament

wow  :o  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-09-24, 20:00:29
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2018-09-24, 12:11:23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wqlts7QWA8
RIVERSIDE - Lament

wow  :o  *horns*
Yeah, the 4 songs I've heard from the upcoming Riverside release are great. Counting the days till Friday  8) *horns*.

jp: Leprous - Malina
np: The Paradox Twin - The Importance Of Mr Bedlam
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-09-25, 19:27:48
jp: Neal Morse - ?
np: Mystery - Destiny?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-09-27, 10:18:00
Last night:
Marillion - "F.E.A.R."

Now playing:
Yes - "Fragile"
Listening to South Side Of The Sky at the moment. This is still on this day a really cool album. Roundabout, South Side Of The Sky and Heart Of The Sunrise are three of the best Yes songs in my opinion. And then there's also Long Distance Runaround a nice little song.

I am quite a bit excited about the Anderson & Rabin & Wakeman branch of the Yes tree.
I think it's more Yes at the moment than the Howe & White 'plus' Yes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-09-27, 19:23:21
jp: Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
np: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-28, 20:05:34
Riverside - Wasteland

Great album, it will even get better after more listenings, I'm sure 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-09-29, 19:39:09
jp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-09-30, 12:24:56
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-28, 20:05:34
Riverside - Wasteland

Great album, it will even get better after more listenings, I'm sure 8).

Yes! I also listened to that album since the release date. In fact, thursday evening I waited for the clock to say 0:00 so I could listen to Riverside's latest (at least until sleep overwhelmed me).
Gotta love Spotify!

I'll probably listen to Riverside again today and the whole coming week. Except for friday.
Friday Damanek will release their second album. Can't wait for that one. Guys, you should listen to "On Track". You'll like it! And next week you should listen to "In Flight" as well. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-09-30, 15:28:55
Just played:
Kevin Gilbert - "Thud"
8) Always a pleasure listening to this. Oh, the things that could have been!

Now playing:
Riverside - "Wasteland"
Acid Rain is a really nice song. It has some parts (the synth arpeggios) that remind me of Muse.
Guardian Angel, River Down Below and The Day After are beautiful (and sad) little songs.
The other songs are proggier and therefore take a bit more to sink in (but they're absolutely great!).
S.O.N.G.S. is still my favourite album of theirs, but this album might take away that crown.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-10-01, 20:22:34
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-09-30, 12:24:56
Friday Damanek will release their second album. Can't wait for that one. Guys, you should listen to "On Track". You'll like it! And next week you should listen to "In Flight" as well. ;D
Know it only by name and read that Guy Manning is part of it. Will give it a listen ;).

jp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: Kingfisher Sky - Technicoloured Eyes (Will see this band live on Saturday, preparing ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2018-10-02, 16:19:16
Damn, hate that....

I preordered the new Riverside album but still haven't received it yet.  ::)

Already listened to the album thanx to Spotify, but I always like to read the lyrics as well, read the booklet. Can't do that right now.

NP> Haken ~ Affinity  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-10-03, 17:34:07
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-10-01, 20:22:34
Know it only by name and read that Guy Manning is part of it. Will give it a listen ;).

Did you already give it a listen? ;)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2018-10-02, 16:19:16
NP> Haken ~ Affinity  *horns* *horns* *horns*

They'll have a new one in a few weeks as well.

Was listening to:
Riverside - "Wasteland"
For some reason the quieter songs are connecting with me better at the moment.

Also listened to:
BASta!² - "Vertigo"
Some sort of progressive classical music or something. It's a double bass and flute affair. It's fully instrumental. Not bad, but it's hard for me to keep being interested for a whole disc.

Now listening to:
The Dear Hunter - "All Is As All Should Be"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-10-04, 19:17:33
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-10-03, 17:34:07
Riverside - "Wasteland"
For some reason the quieter songs are connecting with me better at the moment.
It's a great album, but a grower. It needs time to sink in. Especially the long instrumental track, which is my least favourite track at the moment.

Quote from: PH
Did you already give it a listen? ;)
Not yet, it'll be next week. Preparing for the gig on Saturday with two female fronted metal bands: Kingfisher Sky and Phantom Elite. That's why I'm now playing:

Phantom Elite - Wasteland (Popular album title :))

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-10-05, 19:26:32
jp: Dream Theater - Octavarium
np: Kingfisher Sky - Arms Of Morpheus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-10-07, 21:20:28
jp: Damanek - On Track (Like I promised ;). Some nice tracks indeed, needs more listenings though. 'Big Parade' is an absolute 'no go' ::))
np: Nosound - Allow Yourself
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-10-08, 09:39:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2018-10-07, 21:20:28
jp: Damanek - On Track (Like I promised ;). Some nice tracks indeed, needs more listenings though. 'Big Parade' is an absolute 'no go' ::))

Haha, yes I also think Big Parade is awful. Don't know what they were thinking. ;) But apparently the song got enthusiastic response during live gigs... Or so I've read in a Guy Manning interview. Also, I don't really like Madison Blue, but all the other songs are very VERY nice!

Last night I was listening to:
Landmarq - "Solitary Witness" and "Infinity Parade" back to back and on repeat.

I remember listening to this many years ago and not thinking much of it. I was discovering all things Clive Nolan back then and was under the spell of Tracy Hitchings' voice on "Jabberwocky", "The Hound Of The Baskervilles" and her solo album "From Ignorance To Ecstacy". So naturally I played the (excellent) Landmarq live album "Thunderstruck" more.

But now I'm enjoying these Damian Wilson cd's a lot more!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-10-08, 20:57:29
jp: John Wetton - Arkangel
np: Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-10-09, 19:12:53
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Pymlico - Nightscape (Recommended by Airbag's Bjorn Riis, also from Norway. Nice, but instrumental. I find that boring after a number of tracks ... ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-10-10, 21:38:57
jp: Frost* - Falling Satellites (nice, but I'm afraid 'Milliontown' will never be topped)
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth (really impressed by this band 8) *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-10-11, 19:28:18
jp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: Soup - Children Of E.L.B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-10-11, 23:51:17
I'm on my way home from a gig. An Anima Mundi concert in Apeldoorn. It's my first introduction to this band.
Wow. Impressive stuff. A mix of Pink Floyd and Genesis with very dark sounds and a heavy edge. I'm going to explore their studio cds.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-10-12, 18:44:22
Seventh Wonder - Tiara (On Spotify, released today)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-10-13, 22:10:37
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-10-12, 18:44:22
Seventh Wonder - Tiara (On Spotify, released today)

Ah good idea! I'll put it on my Spotify list!

Was listening to some Anima Mundi today. I had a great evening in Apeldoorn last Thursday. They started at 21:00 and when I left around 23:15, they were still playing. Unfortunately I had a train to catch. As I can see from the setlist, they must have stopped no sooner than 0:00. Three hours of music for a mere ten euros. They have a new fan!

Now I'm listening to Landmarq again:
Landmarq - "Infinity Parade"
Fantastic music for an evening.

I wanted to be at the Threshold gig in Zoetermeer, but no one wanted to join me...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-10-15, 19:08:44
jp: Toto - Toto (debut album celebrates its 40th Birthday today, so playing it as a Toto fan is quite obvious *horns*)
np: Soen - Lykaia  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-10-15, 21:53:28
Subsignal - "La Muerta"
What a nice album. For now, this album feels like every song is good! So different from their previous album. Much more like "Paraiso".

Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"
To me, this is starting to become a bit dull. It's not bad of course, but I feel that Brother In Arms, Strange Days and Seasons Will Change sound too much alike in the choruses.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-10-16, 19:21:26
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-10-15, 21:53:28
Subsignal - "La Muerta"
What a nice album. For now, this album feels like every song is good! So different from their previous album. Much more like "Paraiso".
Agreed, 'Paraiso' is still my favourite, but 'La Muerta' comes close 8). The album in between 'The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime' is less catchy.

Quote from: PH
Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"
To me, this is starting to become a bit dull. It's not bad of course, but I feel that Brother In Arms, Strange Days and Seasons Will Change sound too much alike in the choruses.
I find the mix between 'Asia featuring John Payne' and 'Rocket Scientists' interesting. Like the album very much. Not a top-3, but certainly a top-10 album for me *horns*.

jp: Soup - Remedies
np: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-10-18, 19:25:57
jp: Subsignal - La Muerta
np: Pink Floyd - The Wall
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-10-19, 19:48:16
jp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream  8)
np: Oak - False Memory Archive (Released today, second album from this Norwegian band. Liked the first one, so let's have a listen)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-10-26, 09:33:35
Haken - "Vector"

Just arrived at the fourth song (Veil) and so far so (very) good!
Sounds like another classic.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2018-10-26, 13:52:24
NP Fish - A Parley With Angels EP

A taster EP for the forthcoming double, final studio album "Weltschmerz". Getting in the mood for tonight's gig! This will be the first time I see the big man live. His excellent "Feast of Consequences" album has really made me reconsider and discover his solo works which I had left aside since the "Suits" album did not really click. Now I have bought the back catalogue in the new deluxe editions, so there is an advantage to getting to the party late ;) Besides solo material the gig will feature Clutching At Straws in its entirety, look forward to it *horns*

Before played: RanestRane - Starchild (Space Odyssey trilogy final part)

I am very impressed by this Italian band. Saw them live three times now, two times supporting the Steve Rothery Band and Marillion and last week as headliner in the lovely Parkvilla Theatre in Alphen a/d Rijn. Great show with a condensed version of their trilogy, i.e. their own new soundtrack for the famous movie, which is shown simultaneously on a big screen (Cineconcerto the band calls it). The show was rounded off with a few tracks of their first two albums. Kudos to Serious Music Alphen for organising this great event and the perfect sound, for a mere 15 euro ticket, drink included *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-10-26, 23:32:35
I think I should get into Fish solo too. But where to start?

Today I listened to Lo Moon's self titled debut. Nice and relaxed music. 8)

Also:
Ayreon - "Into The Electric Castle", the 2018 remix. Including the instrumental bonus discs. Great!
Preparing myself for the gig in September! Indeed, I have tickets!! ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2018-10-27, 17:00:40
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-10-26, 23:32:35
I think I should get into Fish solo too. But where to start?

At the beginning ?

It is a nice CD Vigil in a wilderness of mirrors.


Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2018-10-28, 15:39:38
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-10-26, 23:32:35
I think I should get into Fish solo too. But where to start?

If you are starting from scratch then indeed start with "Vigil" like Iggy suggested. If you want to explore further, I would not go for a chronological approach and rather try:
- Feast of Consequences and 13th Star, his latest two albums that are very fine indeed
- Then move on to Raingods With Zippos (Plague of Ghosts!!), Sunsets On Empire, Field Of Crows, Internal Exile
- If you still want more, then finish with Fellini Days, Suits and the covers album Songs From The Mirror

Quote
Ayreon - "Into The Electric Castle", the 2018 remix. Including the instrumental bonus discs. Great!
Preparing myself for the gig in September! Indeed, I have tickets!! ;D
That's great, will be a marvellous show I'm sure, I envy you :)
Still my favourite Ayreon album! With Fish well cast as the "Highlander"  ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-10-29, 20:17:01
jp: Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
np: Anathema - Internal Landscapes (Best Of 2008-2018)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-11-01, 21:52:26
NP It Bites - Live in London - Astoria 1988

Before played: Aragon - Rocking Horse (And Other Short Stories From The Past). Love the epic title track which I got to know from a neoprog compilation/introduction tape an uncle gave me way back.. The band offers this album as a free download on Bandcamp while they are working on a sequel, recommended.

https://aragon3.bandcamp.com/album/rocking-horse-and-other-short-stories

And for Paco, but you probably already knew this, from Fish' Facebook:
QuoteMet up with old friend Ayreon backstage tonight in Utrecht . I'm singing with him on the ' Electric Castle' shows next September in Tilburg. Great to catch up after so long #progmagazine #classicrock. And yes he is a lot taller than me [/unquote]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-03, 20:36:36
jp: Evership - Evership II
np: Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-11-04, 20:27:55
[discovery mode on]

Wow... wow, just wow...

Now playing:
Argos - "Unidentified Dying Objects"

I can't believe my ears! Wow! (again)

Apparently this is a German band, but I know that because I looked them up. They sound very British. There's a lot going on here.
Canterbury music (things like Caravan) and classic Prog. I hear Van Der Graaf Generator, but also The Tangent and a little bit of Kaipa sometimes. And of course there's things like Genesis etc.
Andy Tillison (of The Tangent) plays keys on one of the tracks, and there's clarinet and saxophones by Marek Arnold (Damanek, United Progressive Fraternity) on some songs.

I have this on repeat right now. Half way through my second listen.
Highly recommended if you like any of the mentioned bands!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-11-05, 21:39:44
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-03, 20:36:36
jp: Evership - Evership II

Also listened to that album yesterday.
I was pleasantly surprised by their debut and whenever I play it, I am amazed by the singer and the proggy compositions, and the hard rock feel (which I think is cleverly done and unique in this way). It's not of the same level as several more popular bands, but it has a certain charm. I really like it.
This second album is a continuation. It doesn't provoke the same reaction in me, but that can easily be explained because of expectations. I'll definitely listen to it again and buy their album when I can! I remember that you weren't that much impressed by the debut, so I'm wondering what it was that made you listen to this one and, more importantly, what do you think about it?

Soup - "Remedies"
This has a post rock feel to it sometimes. Reminds me a little bit of Anathema in some places. I tried listening to it months ago, but I guess I was in the wrong mindset. But you, Teunis, seemed to like this band, so I tried again, and now, today, it really clicked! 8)
Beautiful stuff! How would you describe this music Teunis?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-06, 19:09:34
Quote from: PH
I remember that you weren't that much impressed by the debut, so I'm wondering what it was that made you listen to this one and, more importantly, what do you think about it?
Your memory is fine ;). Indeed not impressed then, but wanted to hear it after reading the positive reviews and comparisons with other bands I like. It's certainly not bad, but I'm not impressed. Will listen to it again, but there's so many music I want to listen to at the moment ...

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-11-05, 21:39:44
Soup - "Remedies"
This has a post rock feel to it sometimes. Reminds me a little bit of Anathema in some places. I tried listening to it months ago, but I guess I was in the wrong mindset. But you, Teunis, seemed to like this band, so I tried again, and now, today, it really clicked! 8)
Beautiful stuff! How would you describe this music Teunis?
Hard to describe their music. You have to be in the mood for it like e.g. Gazpacho. It's just relaxing music with beautiful arrangements and solos. Although Anathema and Gazpacho come to mind, Soup certainly keep their own unique signature in my opinion. I also recommend you to listen to their previous album 'The Beauty Of Our Youth', goosebumps 8).

jp: Toto - Turn Back
np: Peter Gee - The Bible
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-11-06, 22:05:25
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-06, 19:09:34
Hard to describe their music. You have to be in the mood for it like e.g. Gazpacho. It's just relaxing music with beautiful arrangements and solos. Although Anathema and Gazpacho come to mind, Soup certainly keep their own unique signature in my opinion.
Gazpacho sounds like Soup. That makes sense.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-06, 19:09:34
I also recommend you to listen to their previous album 'The Beauty Of Our Youth', goosebumps 8).

Thank you. I'll make sure to listen to that one! Really enjoyed "Remedies".

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-06, 19:09:34
np: Peter Gee - The Bible

We listen to a lot of the same albums lately. I also listened to this. I must say that I didn't take real notice. But it was not bad. And I really really like the album artwork.
I think I'm not really a Pendragon fan. I like the occasional song. The album "Masquerade Overture" is overall really good, and I also like most of "Believe", but I lost track of them (never heard their latest album). So I've never tried any of the solo output by the band members much.

Now playing:
Argos - "Unidentified Dying Objects"
I already said it reminds me of Genesis. It reminds me especially of "Trick Of The Tail" with quirky Peter Gabriel vocals. And a strong Canterbury feel.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-11-07, 10:49:05
Just played:
Janison Edge - "The Services Of Mary Goode"

A good month ago I got a hold of a second hand copy of this album and I have listened to it a lot for the past few weeks.
It is a mighty fine Neo-Prog album, with Ian Salmon (Arena, Shadowland) on guitars, Mike Varty (Credo, Landmarq) on keyboards and Dave Wagstaffe (Landmarq) on drums.
I think this can be called a 'one hit wonder'. It's the only album by this band and it could be the best Neo-Prog album you haven't heard. It's very much in the same league as the before mentioned bands. Highly recommended here in the Shattered Room!

Now listening to:
Damanek - "In Flight"

Finally been able to buy this. (For some reason shops didn't have it until 2 november, while the release date was supposed to be 5 october.)
First listen now and it's unmistakably Damanek. :) Beautiful melodies, a very cool mix of different musical styles, nice arrangements and a very nice and warm production.
I'm now half way through the album (the last minute of The Crossing) and I think Guy Manning and the others have surpassed themselves with this album. As far as I can tell it's even proggier than the first album (which I also love).

By the way, this fellow Marek Arnold really amazes me. His contributions to this (and the previous) album are not to be overlooked. With his saxophone and clarinet he paints beautiful colors on the compositions, which makes it really special. And apparently he also did on the latest Southern Empire and Argos albums, where it also stood out to me.

Wow, a lot of cool releases this year!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-11-07, 19:29:55
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2018-11-06, 22:05:25
We listen to a lot of the same albums lately. I also listened to this. I must say that I didn't take real notice. But it was not bad. And I really really like the album artwork.
I'm not too fond of all those spoken words, the music is melodic and beautiful. I own two albums of Peter Gee: 'East Of Eden' and 'The Spiritual World'.

Quote from: PH
I think I'm not really a Pendragon fan. I like the occasional song. The album "Masquerade Overture" is overall really good, and I also like most of "Believe", but I lost track of them (never heard their latest album). So I've never tried any of the solo output by the band members much.
I do still buy all their albums, but frankly speaking I don't find myself playing the music very often. Except 'The Window Of Life' which is my favourite. But lately they have been using tricks like 'yodel' and 'rap', which I didn't find that successfull. What's next, growls? ;) 

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-11-07, 10:49:05
Janison Edge - "The Services Of Mary Goode"

Highly recommended here in the Shattered Room!
Thanks, will listen to it. Know it by name but haven't heard the music.

jp: Huis - Neither In Heaven
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-11-08, 18:59:17
jp: Ayreon - Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight Of The Migrator  *horns*
np: Janison Edge - The Birth Of Mary Goode (On YT; nice music indeed, but the vocals don't appeal to me unfortunately)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-11-08, 20:47:26
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2018-11-07, 19:29:55
I'm not too fond of all those spoken words, the music is melodic and beautiful. I own two albums of Peter Gee: 'East Of Eden' and 'The Spiritual World'.

Yes, I know what you mean. The spoken words take you out of the song. But I'll try again. "Jabberwocky" and "The Hound Of The Baskervilles" also have spoken words and I like those albums a lot.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2018-11-07, 19:29:55
I do still buy all their albums, but frankly speaking I don't find myself playing the music very often. Except 'The Window Of Life' which is my favourite. But lately they have been using tricks like 'yodel' and 'rap', which I didn't find that successfull. What's next, growls? ;) 

To me, it seems like they're trying to appeal to a very broad audience. I am a bit curious about "The Window Of Life". Never got around to listen to that one.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2018-11-08, 18:59:17
np: Janison Edge - The Birth Of Mary Goode (On YT; nice music indeed, but the vocals don't appeal to me unfortunately)

I think she sounds a bit like a softer Christina Booth (of Magenta).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2018-11-09, 08:35:11
NP Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts [bandcamp stream]

Preparing for tonight's gig in the Parkvilla Theater in Alphen.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-11-07, 10:49:05
Just played:
Janison Edge - "The Services Of Mary Goode"
Thanks for reminding me Paco, I keep forgetting about this album that should also be in my collection!

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2018-11-06, 22:05:25
I think I'm not really a Pendragon fan. I like the occasional song. The album "Masquerade Overture" is overall really good, and I also like most of "Believe", but I lost track of them (never heard their latest album). So I've never tried any of the solo output by the band members much.
I am a big fan and have and love all their albums. When they had taken their "classic period" (The World and onwards) and sound as far as they could with Not Of This World it was time for a change and they tried new things, and succesfully in my humble opinion. I really like the new phase as well and their latest Men Who Climb Mountains is a real grower. But Window Of Life is still my favourite.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-11-09, 16:50:47
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2018-11-09, 08:35:11
NP Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts [bandcamp stream]

Preparing for tonight's gig in the Parkvilla Theater in Alphen.

Have fun!

Quote from: erik on Fri, 2018-11-09, 08:35:11
Thanks for reminding me Paco, I keep forgetting about this album that should also be in my collection!

You're welcome! I think it's a really good album. In fact, If I would make a top 10 of 1998 albums now, this one would certainly be in it. Possibly even in the top five. "The Visitor" and "Into The Electric Castle" are also there.

Quote from: erik on Fri, 2018-11-09, 08:35:11
I am a big fan and have and love all their albums. When they had taken their "classic period" (The World and onwards) and sound as far as they could with Not Of This World it was time for a change and they tried new things, and succesfully in my humble opinion. I really like the new phase as well and their latest Men Who Climb Mountains is a real grower. But Window Of Life is still my favourite.

Hmm... I have the albums "The Masquerade Overture", "Believe", "Pure" and "Passion", so from this list it would be most logical to try out "Not Of This World" and "Men Who Climb Mountains" next. But until then I still have a lot of work to do with "Pure" and "Passion". Like I said, both are a bit unknown to me.

Now playing:
Pendragon - "Passion"

So let's see where this goes.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-11-09, 19:48:09
jp: Antimatter - Black Market Enlightenment (Released today, heard it on Spotify. Needs more listenings, not excited yet ;))
np: Overhead - Haydenspark (To be released next week, but it's on Progstreaming.nl already. Happy music, like it!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-10, 19:30:35
Muse - Simulation Theory
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-11-10, 20:00:57
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-10, 19:30:35
Muse - Simulation Theory

Again, I also played that one. I think it's a big improvement over "Drones". I really like the 80s sounds. To me, after only one listen to be honest, it's a return to form.

Also listened to:
Dilemma - "Random Acts Of Liberation"
With Colin Leijenaar (live drummer for Neal Morse's European band some years ago) and also Declan Burke (Frost*) on vocals.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-11-11, 15:00:47
Just listened to:
Galahad - "Seas Of Change"

There's a song on there (Smoke) that reminds me of Rammstein's Ohne Dich. For some reason that really puts me off. I had the same with a song by Riverside (don't know which one, but it was from "Love, Fear And The Time Machine") that has a bit that sounded sooo much like a certain song by Porcupine Tree that it totally takes me out of the experience.
Galahad have released an EP with a cover of Rammstein's Mein Herz Brennt in 2014, so in that way it makes sense.
Come to think of it, it's actually pretty interesting and funny: musically Rammstein and Galahad are very far apart. I would never say that they sound alike. Yet I do hear the influences. Even in Stuart's vocal delivery, there's a hint of Till Lindeman in there. (But most of the time he sounds like a blend of Peter Nicholls and Fish. Not bad!) And something in the keyboards too, smells faintly of Rammstein. Not just in that one song, but overall.
Am I imagining things here? Or does it make sense?

Still need to give it more spins, and I already like it more than the other Galahad albums that I have (I also have "Battle Scars" and "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria"). But I think I'll never be a big fan. But there's no need for that. :)

Now listening to:
Perfect Beings - "Vier"

I like this!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-11-11, 16:17:08
Soup - "Remedies"

This is really beautiful! I love how the album ends in an epic way, with this beautiful melody.
In retrospect, I would have liked to put this album in my top ten of 2017. It's really nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-11-11, 19:55:09
I'm 'forcing' myself a bit to listen to all the 2018 albums I've purchased. And I'm trying to listening to them in release date order.
Right now it's:

Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"

First two songs are nice, but not that special in my opinion. And to me, the low point is probably the third song. Last month I even said that the album started to feel a bit dull to me. Much of this has to do with the constant same key and same tempo over the album.
I think the album does get a bit better in the second half though.
Time Waits For No One sounds a bit like a mix between Sole Survivor ("Asia") and Midnight ("Silent Nation") in my memory, but I think it's a good one!
Also A Sorrow's Crown and Fourth Of July give me that wonderful AOR feeling.
Give Another Reason sounds like something special. I still need to listen to this song a few more times to totally get it. It's kinda proggy. And it's ten minutes?!?! By the way, the average of the song length on this album lies around 6-7 minutes, which is pretty long for Asia standards.

This album is probably not gonna end up very high in my end of year list (there's so much good stuff released this year), but there's still a lot to enjoy on this album for sure!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-11-11, 20:59:23
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2018-11-10, 20:00:57
Again, I also played that one. I think it's a big improvement over "Drones". I really like the 80s sounds. To me, after only one listen to be honest, it's a return to form.
+1, don't like 'Drones' that much either :-\ . First impression of the new album is okay, except for a few tracks.

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-11-11, 16:17:08
Soup - "Remedies"

This is really beautiful! I love how the album ends in an epic way, with this beautiful melody.
In retrospect, I would have liked to put this album in my top ten of 2017. It's really nice.
Yeah, also discovered it in 2018, too late for my 2017 yearlist.

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-11-11, 19:55:09
Dukes Of The Orient - "Dukes Of The Orient"

This album is probably not gonna end up very high in my end of year list (there's so much good stuff released this year), but there's still a lot to enjoy on this album for sure!
For me a dream came true as I find it a 'crossover' between Asia featuring John Payne and Rocket Scientists, two bands I really love. But you're right about the number of great releases this year. I wonder if it will enter my top 5. Only Time Will Tell, to quote an other Asia (with John Wetton) song :).

I've been playing:
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
Toto - Tambu

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, as usual on Sunday evenings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-11-12, 17:00:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-10, 19:30:35
Muse - Simulation Theory

I really liked Drones, which was quite a rough ride, but after a first listen, I like the new one as well.
Saw them 'live' in the cinima a while back, which was weird to say the least.
Sound was crappy, the movie went black from time to time... had a refund, but wasn't really happy with the result.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-11-12, 19:54:44
Soen - Lykaia (Revisited)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-13, 19:21:17
jp: Arena - Double Vision 8) (Started with the epic when driving @ work. The song wasn't finished yet when I arrived 20 minutes later :D)
np: X-Panda - Reflections  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-11-14, 19:18:17
jp: Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
np: Strawbs - The Ferryman's Curse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-11-15, 18:56:54
jp: Overhead - Haydenspark
np: Carptree - Subimago
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-11-16, 19:46:12
jp: Kino - Radio Voltaire
np: Kayak - Seventeen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-17, 20:06:31
Subsignal - A Canopy Of Stars (The Best Of 2009-2015)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2018-11-19, 12:33:38
Volbeat - 2016 - Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-24, 19:46:26
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (20th Anniversary Remix)

On Spotify.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2018-11-25, 12:49:40
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-11-24, 19:46:26
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (20th Anniversary Remix)

On Spotify.
did you notice any differences?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-11-25, 17:36:18
Today I listened to a playlist on Spotify: "RetroWave/Outrun".
It has Synthwave artists like L.A. Takedown, Code Elektro and Gunship and a lot more.
I don't know any of these artists. In fact, I never knew something like a 'synthwave' genre existed. Apparently it's recent bands (2010-now) doing nostalgic 80's sounds, complete with electronic drums, synthesizer bass etc. Pretty cool if that's something you're looking for.

Also listened to Perfect Beings' "Vier", which is really a work of art. Very clever things are happening here!
And Lo Moon which perfectly fits in the 80's feel that I like.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-11-26, 20:26:56
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2018-11-25, 12:49:40
did you notice any differences?
Yes, some minor differences with instruments and some (harmony) vocals. Sound is crystal clear, but the sound of the original album was already great.

jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
np: Southern Empire - Civilisation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-11-27, 19:14:33
jp: Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
np: Oak - False Memory Archive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-11-28, 18:09:46
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-11-26, 20:26:56
Yes, some minor differences with instruments and some (harmony) vocals. Sound is crystal clear, but the sound of the original album was already great.

I also heard some minor changes. Nothing spectacular. I'd say, don't buy it if you expect big differences. There's nothing wrong with the original indeed. So why did I buy it then, you might ask?
Because of the instrumental mixes of course! 8)
Every remaster needs a disc of instrumental mixes. You hear me Arena??! ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-11-26, 20:26:56
np: Southern Empire - Civilisation

Cool! What do you make of this album? I think it's really good! Catchy stuff.

That reminds me. Did you hear the new Damanek album? I just checked and it's on Spotify now.
I bought the album, because, you know, I really like the artwork of this one.

Last saturday was the Damanek/Southern Empire gig and I sadly couldn't make it :( because I was expected to show up on my own birthday party.
Hopefully there will be another opportunity. :)

Previously played:
Kino - "Radio Voltaire"
I like it better than earlier. Man, I was so hyped for this album and I already lowered my expectations a lot, but was still disappointed. I said that I would be more than satisfied if "Radio Voltaire" would be half as good as "Picture". In my opinion it isn't half as good as "Picture". But now I realised that it is like saying that you'll be more than satisfied when you get a car that drives half as fast as a McLaren: it's still too fast.
Now that I got past the 'more than satisfied' thing, I am satisfied in the end. It's a good album! :) We'll see where it ends on the 2018 top ten list.

Now playing:
Lunatic Soul - "Under The Fragmented Sky"
What an interesting album!
Of course I already have this one for quite some time, but today I wanted to extract three or four representative songs from the album for some sort of "Best of 2018" playlist. (Yes, I know I am such a geek...)
This might be the darkest sounding album of the year. It's like a moody soundtrack for a Blade Runner kind of movie. That's because there are so many cool synth sounds and even some Asian sounding bits and pieces. It also perfectly fits with my recent discovery of the Synthwave genre. It's very electronic and mostly instrumental. There are only two songs with lyrics. The first one sadly takes me out of the otherwise beautiful instrumental experience. It doesn't really seem to fit there. The second one almost feels like the end credits to a Sci-Fi movie because it's the last song. And above that, it's simply a good song.

Oh, and I ended up with five songs. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-11-28, 19:22:11
About Southern Empire - Civilisation:
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2018-11-28, 18:09:46
Cool! What do you make of this album? I think it's really good! Catchy stuff.
Yeah, nice album indeed. Will have to dig into it more, heard it two times by now.

Quote from: PH
That reminds me. Did you hear the new Damanek album? I just checked and it's on Spotify now.
Not yet, couldn't find it. Now I know it's on Spotify, I will definitely give it a listen. Thanks.

Quote from: PH
Kino - "Radio Voltaire"
Now that I got past the 'more than satisfied' thing, I am satisfied in the end. It's a good album! :) We'll see where it ends on the 2018 top ten list.
I already embraced the album before 8) ;)

jp: Steve Lukather - Lukather  *horns*
np: Albion - You'll Be Mine (Female fronted prog from Poland with beautiful guitar solos, really like it)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-11-29, 19:01:05
jp: Jet Black Sea - The Overview Effect
np: Damian Wilson - Cosmas (Remastered)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-11-30, 19:13:11
Damanek - In Flight

Nice, will listen to it again :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-12-02, 15:42:56
Galahad - "Seas Of Change"

There's a lot to like here, I can hear it! But for some reason it simply doesn't click with me. Oh it's so frustrating!! I think I rather focus on music that does click with me... :(

Now listening to:
Roine Stolt - "The Flower King: Manifesto Of An Alchemist" (third listen on Spotify)

Yeah, I like this!
But where would you guys order this on your shelf? Under 'F' for 'Flower Kings', or under 'S' for 'Stolt'? What is it? A Flower Kings album? A Roine Stolt album? A 'Roine Stolt's The Flower King' album? Not sure.
Anyway, it's really good! I'll attend the gig in Zoetermeer (co-headline with Spock's Beard)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-12-03, 19:49:39
jp: Frost* - Milliontown
np: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-12-06, 20:10:13
jp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: Flying Colors - Second Nature (Luxe Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-12-07, 20:03:40
pp: Wolverine - Machina Viva  *horns*
jp: Soup - Live Cuts  8)
np: Lunatic Soul - Under The Fragmented Sky (nice, but prefer the Riverside albums)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-12-10, 12:16:51
NP> Bryan Adams ~ Reckless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-12-10, 12:21:39
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-12-02, 15:42:56

Roine Stolt - "The Flower King: Manifesto Of An Alchemist" (third listen on Spotify)

Yeah, I like this!
But where would you guys order this on your shelf? Under 'F' for 'Flower Kings', or under 'S' for 'Stolt'? What is it? A Flower Kings album? A Roine Stolt album? A 'Roine Stolt's The Flower King' album? Not sure.
Anyway, it's really good! I'll attend the gig in Zoetermeer (co-headline with Spock's Beard)

I don't order it at all.
I have too many cd's so each time I get a new one, I keep changing the shelf. Too much work.

Ah... the chaos.  :o ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-12-10, 20:14:13
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny  *horns* (Just wow, I always considered 'Carved In Stone' my favourite SG album, but this one is great as well 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-12-13, 12:05:25
Yesterday I listened to:
Spock's Beard - "Noise Floor"
This is a really good album. It's very much Spock's Beard. (I think it's much better than "The Oblivion Particle" which felt a bit uneven to me.)
"Noise Floor" has a constant high level, which makes it hard to point out favourites I guess. To me, as an album, it's the best of the three with Ted on vocals.
Last Saturday, I saw them live in De Boerderij, Zoetermeer, along with The Flower Kings. A fantastic experience (although it was a bit too crowded for this introvert).

At the moment I listen to:
Subsignal - "La Muerta"
What a fun album! This is of the same level as "Paraíso" for me. (Time to revisit that one as well!) Is it strange to say that musically they are somewhere between Threshold and It Bites? Oh, and Arno Menses is a really good singer.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-12-13, 19:53:33
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-12-13, 12:05:25
Subsignal - "La Muerta"
What a fun album! This is of the same level as "Paraíso" for me. (Time to revisit that one as well!) Is it strange to say that musically they are somewhere between Threshold and It Bites? Oh, and Arno Menses is a really good singer.
Yeah, top-3 2018 release for me  *horns* 8). Paraíso is also my favourite Subsignal album, but this one is coming close 8). Good comparison I'd say :D. Really want to see them live one day!

np: Overhead - Haydenspark

Love this album, uplifting and happy music from Finland 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-12-14, 06:12:09
Argos - "Unidentified Dying Objects"

Second listen today. Yes, had to start early. But starting the day early with Argos is no punishment. This album is a real discovery for me. It might not be the best album of this year (or maybe it is!), but it certainly is the best discovery of a new (to me) band. Soup is a very good second, by the way.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-12-14, 19:24:40
jp: Southern Empire - Civilisation
np: Subsignal - La Muerta  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-12-15, 20:36:12
jp: IQ - Ever ~ The 25th Anniversary Edition (Marvelous mix, you hear all the instruments very clearly. Major improvement. Going to but it including 5.1 mix 8)).
np: Leprous - The Congregation  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-12-17, 19:49:03
jp: Leprous - Malina
np: Oak - False Memory Archive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-12-18, 16:58:08
Now playing:
Muse - "Simulation Theory"

Funny how the whole 80's scene is coming back to me. Last month I discovered the 'Synthwave' genre. And now I look back at a lot of albums that I listen to and I realise that there have been a lot of bands/artists who incorporated 80's style aesthetics in their music. Especially Muse's latest album is very clearly a nod to the 80's and has some synthwave influences, which is obvious from the album cover.

And then there's also:
- Haken - "Affinity" (the artwork is clearly 80's and retro inspired. And there's a song called 1985, so yeah.)
- Quaschning & Schnauss - "Synthwaves" (very obvious reference in the title, and the music is pure 80's inspired. Both artists are in Tangerine Dream now.)
- Tangerine Dream - "Quantum Gate" (actually, most Synthwave artists are inspired by Tangerine Dream)
- Perfect Beings - "Vier" (some of the sounds on this album are very synthwave)
- Arjen Lucassen - "Lost In The New Real" (not really musically, but very clearly the artwork. Also the various concepts are influenced by things like Blade Runner etc.)
- Leprous - "Malina" (again, mostly the artwork, but there's certainly 80's vibes to be found)

Even Neal Morse does a bit of Synthwave (not in his music but in the visuals) in his promo video for Welcome To The World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k18EfI42NsQ). And I recognised a synthwave styled logo during Nighttime Collectors in the "MorseFest 2017" bluray.

So there's a lot of interest for the 80's, even in our Progressive Rock world.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-12-18, 19:22:45
jp: Queen - Greatest Hits (Had to relive the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film that I attended yesterday evening, just great *horns*)
np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2018-12-19, 09:57:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2018-12-18, 16:58:08
Now playing:
Muse - "Simulation Theory"

Funny how the whole 80's scene is coming back to me. Last month I discovered the 'Synthwave' genre. And now I look back at a lot of albums that I listen to and I realise that there have been a lot of bands/artists who incorporated 80's style aesthetics in their music. Especially Muse's latest album is very clearly a nod to the 80's and has some synthwave influences, which is obvious from the album cover.


I never thought of it that way.
I will see them live for the first time next year but if I didn't know them already, I would be trying to sell the ticket.
The new album is a huge dissapointment to me.
Have listened to the album quite often yet the kwartje is nog niet gevallen so to speak. ;) 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-12-20, 19:11:28
jp: Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter  8)
np: Anima Mundi - Insomnia (After reading positive reviews I gave it a try. But don't like it. Both the voice of the singer and the music is not my style/cup of tea.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-12-21, 19:24:57
jp: Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
np: Soup - Children Of E.L.B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2018-12-26, 19:11:58
jp: David Bowie - Blackstar
np: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-12-27, 12:50:26
NP Blueneck - King Nine [bandcamp stream, am going to order it together with their latest album The Outpost]

Before played:
Aragon - lyric videos of Rocking Horse Act 1 (1987) and the just released Act 2, which also ends with 'to be continued..'  *horns*

Act 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qqDjBsv30hc
Act 2: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=arLt7vl2N_I
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-12-29, 13:41:34
jp: IQ - Ever 2018 Remix  8) (Great 5.1 Mix *horns*)
np: Muse - Simulation (Nice album, except track 4 'Propaganda' ::))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-01-05, 19:52:16
jp: Soen - Tellurian
np: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-01-07, 19:47:21
Argos - Unidentified Dying Objects (Wanted to hear PH's nr. 1 :). Have to hear it more often, but it's a fine album indeed).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-01-08, 18:45:19
jp: Arena - Double Vision *horns*
np: Airbag - All Rights Removed 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2019-01-10, 11:18:38
Just listened to:
Soniq Theater - "Brandenburg"
This guy releases a new album every year. Every once in a while I see his albums pop up on ProgArchives. The cover art of these albums are extremely lame, so I was never really interested. Besides, releasing so many albums without help from others, he must be either really gifted/inspired or he just doesn't care much for quality and goes for quantity instead.
Now that I've heard it, I must nuance my view. It's not bad. But I feel that he could have made a very nice album if he had some input from others, releasing maybe one album in three years.
Anyway, while he most probably will not end up in my endlist of 2019 (too soon to even think about that one anyway), I'll make sure to check him out again. Perhaps some of his previous stuff too.

Now listening to:
Joey Frevola - "Gone"
Hmm! This is pretty good actually. Makes me think of Neal Morse's music a bit, or Spock's Beard or something along those lines. After some research I find that Joey is guitar-bass-keys player and he's in the band KYROS (formerly known as Synaesthesia). I saw that band live as a support act for IQ in 2014 and was happily surprised then, but never invested much.
This album "Gone" is going on my playlist in Spotify. Let's see where this goes!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2019-01-11, 11:53:50
Marrow - "Look Outside"
An EP of 33 minutes. Instrumental Progressive Metal. Pretty good stuff if you like that kind of thing.
For those without Spotify, it's also on Bandcamp (it's a 'name your price' download): https://marrowofficial.bandcamp.com/album/look-outside

Also listened for a few minutes to:
Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta - "The Bucket List" on Spotify as well.
Nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-01-11, 19:32:12
jp: Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
np: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Stripped
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-01-12, 16:28:06
Listening to the single I Go Deeper by Tim Bowness (you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptY7m76xAps)
His previous album "Lost In The Ghost Light" (2017) really surprised me, so I'm really looking forward to the release of "Flowers At The Scene".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-01-15, 19:07:07
jp: Toto - Falling In Between
np: The Windmill - Tribus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-01-16, 19:20:35
jp: Neal Morse - Life & Times
np: Seventh Dimension - The Corrupted Lullaby
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-01-18, 19:54:21
jp: 3RDegree - Ones & Zeros - Volume 0
np: Long Distance Calling - Boundless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-01-20, 14:18:52
The Neal Morse Band -The Similitude Of a Dream  *horns*

The anticipation ;). Friday the new album 'The Great Adventure' will be released. What I've read about it is that it may top TSOAD. Curious if that is possible  :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-01-21, 20:31:21
jp: Steve Lukather - Transition  8)
np: Darkwater - Where Stories End  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-01-23, 20:09:53
jp: Gazpacho - Soyuz  8)
np: The Aurora Project - World Of Grey (neoprog from The Netherlands, really nice)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2019-01-25, 18:23:45
Neal Morse - "The Great Adventure"
8)

First listen. First of many, probably.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-01-25, 19:51:32
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2019-01-25, 18:23:45
Neal Morse - "The Great Adventure"
8)
8). Unfortunately my record shop hasn't received it yet, so I have to be patient for another week or so :-\.

pp: Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
jp: Oak - False Memory Archive
np: Kino - Picture
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-01-26, 20:12:53
pp: Blind Ego - Liquid  *horns*
jp: Focus - Focus 11
np: Soen - Duun (Lyrics in Norwegian. Don't find it disturbing, rather charming ;). Love this band! 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-01-27, 10:57:16
Neal Morse - ? (Worship on a rainy Sunday morning ;)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-01-28, 20:06:06
jp: The Fierce & The Dead - The Euphoric
np: Airbag - Disconnected  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-01-29, 19:13:33
jp: Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped  8)
np: Lesoir - Latitude (Support band for Riverside's upcoming tour. Not really my cup of tea :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-01-30, 19:28:44
pp: Riverside - Wasteland
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-01-31, 19:43:31
jp: Riverside - Out Of Myself
np: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-02-01, 19:21:49
jp: Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One  8)

My record store sent me a mail that he'll receive the new Neal Morse Band album tomorrow 8). Now playing an album that was released today:

Soen - Lotus

Impressed at first listening. Will certainly buy it *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-02-02, 10:32:25
jp: Subsignal - La Muerta  8)
np: Ayreon - The Source *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-02-03, 13:20:12
jp: Neal Morse - Momentum
np: Satellite - Evening Games

Unfortunately I didn't get the mail from my recordshop that they received 'The Great Aventure' yesterday :-\. So I have to be patient once more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2019-02-04, 12:31:59
Recently, my permanent companion is
http://fmgodzilla.com/

Not exactly prog rock, but heavy rock around the clock, no ads, excellent music choice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-02-04, 20:36:25
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2019-02-04, 12:31:59
Recently, my permanent companion is
http://fmgodzilla.com/
Ah, internet radio. I used to listen to morow.com (http://morow.com), the latest prog rock. But nowadays I'm playing cd's and streaming on Spotify.

jp: Arena - Pepper's Ghost
np: Soen - Lotus *horns* (Wow, love it. Album of the year for me, but I haven't heard the Neal Morse Band yet. It'll be tomorrow 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-02-05, 18:58:15
jp: Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
np: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure (Just finished cd 1. Slightly disappointed at first listening, but it'll get some airplay. I'm sure it will grow on me ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-02-07, 19:32:43
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure (Meanwhile the 3rd spin and it's certainly growing on me ... :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-02-09, 20:20:38
jp: Soen - Lotus
np: Overhead - Haydenspark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-02-09, 21:21:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2019-02-07, 19:32:43
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure (Meanwhile the 3rd spin and it's certainly growing on me ... :))

I was a bit sceptical at first too. In fact, I was disappointed. But I'm beginning to like it more with each new listen. And there are some very nice songs on it.
I'm confident that it will end up as one of my favourite releases of 2019. And let's be honest, there is no such thing as 'a bad Neal Morse album'.
Pretty big achievement to release two great double albums after each other.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2019-02-10, 15:51:25
I'm in discovery mode again.

On Spotify I have a playlist with all new releases from 2019. While shuffling, I come across some pretty nice songs and sometimes entire albums.
For example:

Guy Hatton - "I Am Concentric"
It's mostly of the jazz/rock/fusion kind. But it's also very cinematic. With Andy Tillison (The Tangent) on keys on a few songs. I was happily surprised with this one. And it has a 'name your price' download on Bandcamp. Check it out.

Thousand Sun Sky - "The Aurora Complex"
An Australian instrumental metal band, by one girl called Eva Sanchez. Nice mix of metal and electronic and orchestral music. This is highly melodic stuff. Not dark at all, very uplifting music! Interesting!

Mad Fellaz - "III"
Wow! Clever music. The rhythm section is pretty good and makes me think of Porcupine Tree. The intro to the first song reminds me of "Contagion" because of the voices. Another band that comes to my mind is King Crimson. And this one also goes on my "re-listen list".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-02-11, 20:38:02
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-02-09, 21:21:25
I was a bit sceptical at first too. In fact, I was disappointed. But I'm beginning to like it more with each new listen. And there are some very nice songs on it.
I'm confident that it will end up as one of my favourite releases of 2019. And let's be honest, there is no such thing as 'a bad Neal Morse album'.
Pretty big achievement to release two great double albums after each other.
Exactly my thought. It's not bad at all, but nothing new under the sun. It sounds like TSOAD, some parts are even exactly the same ;-). But okay, let's see at which place it will end in our top-10. Too soon to call :).

jp: Electric Light Orchestra - Heroes Of Popmusic ~ All Over The World
np: Soen - Lotus (the 2019 release that impresses me most so far 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-02-12, 18:44:59
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid
np: The Sea Within - The Sea Within
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-02-13, 18:56:01
Gazpacho - London (live album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-02-15, 19:41:04
jp: Soen - Lotus
np: Within Temptation - Resist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-02-16, 14:40:45
Soen - Lotus

Even better on my stereo system. Album of the year so far ;). But the year is still young.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-02-20, 18:54:46
jp: Arena - Breakfast In Biarritz
np: Soen - Lykaia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-02-21, 19:26:39
jp: Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite
np: Shadow Gallery - Room V *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-02-22, 20:01:32
Dream Theater - Distance Over Time

Like the ballads and 'softer' parts on the album, the heavier and quick guitar parts are a bit too heavy for my taste, but I don't consider myself a fan ::). Curious what the fans among us find ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-02-23, 22:07:30
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2019-02-22, 20:01:32
Dream Theater - Distance Over Time

Like the ballads and 'softer' parts on the album, the heavier and quick guitar parts are a bit too heavy for my taste, but I don't consider myself a fan ::). Curious what the fans among us find ;).

I listened to it superficially yesterday. But I'll certainly listen to it again. As always, a new Dream Theater album is never unlistenable, but the last couple of albums have been a little bit dull. This album sounded a bit more fresh at least!

Now listening to:
Manuel Schmid & Marek Arnold - "Zeiten"

Very pleasant. Very poppy. But still classy. There's a lot of flute and saxophone and even violins. I was interested in this because of Marek Arnold, who played such a huge part in three of my favourite releases of 2018: Damanek, Southern Empire and Argos.
Lyrics are in German, but I think you, Teunis, won't be bothered by it, since you like Traumhaus. I guess it's safe for you to try it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-02-25, 20:45:45
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-02-23, 22:07:30
Manuel Schmid & Marek Arnold - "Zeiten"

Very pleasant. Very poppy. But still classy. There's a lot of flute and saxophone and even violins.
Lyrics are in German, but I think you, Teunis, won't be bothered by it, since you like Traumhaus. I guess it's safe for you to try it!
Indeed, the German lyrics won't scare me off. Maybe the saxophone, which is far from my favourite instrument ::) ;). But I'll give it a try, thanks!

jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
np: A Drop Of Light - All Traps On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-02-26, 18:49:45
jp: Asia - Aqua
np: Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-02-28, 19:55:48
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-02-23, 22:07:30
Manuel Schmid & Marek Arnold - "Zeiten"
Played this one yesterday evening. A pleasant album. Won't run to the record shop to buy it but still, a relaxing album :).

pp: Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
jp: Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Bjorn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2019-03-01, 13:35:05
Dream Theater ~ Distance over Time

Nice, decent, more Rush-like with simpler lyrics...
Not one of their best but enjoyable.
Two songs I could do without though. Room 137 and Viper king.
Horrible.  :o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-03-01, 20:15:09
Darkwater - Human (Released today, it's on Spotify *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-03-02, 20:37:33
Mostly Autumn - White Rainbow (I like this folky music 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2019-03-04, 12:52:32
NP> Talk Talk ~ Laughing Stock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-03-04, 22:09:24
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-03-05, 18:57:42
jp: Soen - Lotus  8) *horns*
np: Darkwater - Human
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-03-06, 19:08:07
jp: Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
np: Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-03-07, 19:16:01
jp: Toto - Absolutely Live
np: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-03-08, 19:44:41
jp: Soen - Lykaia *horns*
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2019-03-08, 22:28:51
Last few days I listened a lot to Tim Bowness' new album "Flowers At The Scene". It's not as good as his previous album, but that one was a big surprise for me anyway. Still, there are some pretty nice moments on this new disc!

Now listening to:
Rhys Marsh - "October After All"
Hmm, wow. Good stuff. Never listened to this guy before, but I keep seeing reviews and it certainly has something interesting.
It goes on my discovery list!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-03-13, 19:25:04
jp: Bad Dreams - Chrysalis
np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-03-14, 19:05:35
Arena: Live - Recorded: 2011/12 Tour *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-03-16, 20:40:01
jp: Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
np: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-03-17, 20:58:00
jp: Anathema - The Optimist
np: Long Distance Calling - TRIPS
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-03-18, 20:35:31
jp: Asia - Arena
np: The Black Fall - Clear Perception
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-03-19, 19:24:49
jp: Genesis - Live The Way We Walk Volume Two ~ The Longs
np: RPWL - Beyond Man And Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2019-03-19, 21:19:45
[Spotify discovery mode on]

Earlier listened to:
The Black Fall - "Clear Perception"
A Dutch band. Apparently Bruce Soord mixed the album. And there's definitely a Pineapple Thief resemblance. And then Porcupine Tree is never far away. Also fans of Anathema and post-rock bands should check it out.

Just listened to:
Cheeto's Magazine - "Amazingous"
Wow, pretty cool music from Spain! They remind me of A.C.T! Not many bands remind me of A.C.T. So naturally this is for fans of (A.C.T and) Queen, Styx, Dream Theater, etc.

Now listening to:
Fleesh - "Across The Sea"
Beautiful! There's a bit of Stream Of Passion in this Brazilian band. Also Blackmore's Night, Mostly Autumn, Marillion and something else that I can't think of right now. Very nice melodies on this one.

I'm really enjoying these new discoveries!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-03-22, 20:20:49
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renske - Wisdom Of Crowds

It was nice priced (5 euros). Bought it because I love The Pineapple Thief and Katatonia. Pleasantly surprised, what a beautiful album 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-03-24, 20:25:47
jp: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space (On Spotify. It was released last Friday, really nice album, will play it again 8)).
np: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2019-03-25, 13:22:20
NP> Transatlantic ~ KaLiveiscope blu-ray
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-03-25, 22:14:27
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2019-03-24, 20:25:47
jp: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space (On Spotify. It was released last Friday, really nice album, will play it again 8)).

I also listened to that one today.

And now:
Vangelis - "Nocturne"

And now, for something completely different: I just read something on Facebook and I had to read it twice:
Frank Klepacki, my video game music composer hero, is playing drums on the next Dukes Of The Orient album. :o
I can't believe it! It's actually happening: my video game life is colliding with my prog music life. ;D

https://www.facebook.com/frankklepacki/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-03-27, 19:16:13
Riverside - Wasteland (Just had to hear it again after yesterday's gig 8))
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Stripped
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2019-03-27, 23:23:40
Since friday I have been listening a lot to Fervent Mind. A very versatile band from Norway with elements of post rock and little bits of metal in some places. I was happy to have discovered them. With every new listen I enjoy it more and more!
Today, on Progwereld, I read a review about their album (which is called "Tranquilize") and they are pretty positive already. But in my opinion Progwereld is even holding back a bit. I think this is a really good album! And it could appeal to many people.

Progwereld says it sounds like Massive Attack, Frequency Drift and Lesoir. I want to add to that and mention bands like Lunatic Soul for the ambient bits, Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson for the more proggy and metal bits. But there's some good bit of pop music sensibilities in it as well, because there are many hooks in this music.

A recommendation from me.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-03-28, 19:09:20
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2019-03-27, 23:23:40
Progwereld says it sounds like Massive Attack, Frequency Drift and Lesoir. I want to add to that and mention bands like Lunatic Soul for the ambient bits, Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson for the more proggy and metal bits. But there's some good bit of pop music sensibilities in it as well, because there are many hooks in this music.

A recommendation from me.
I'll give it a try, though the influences that you mention are not really my cup of tea ::). Lesoir was the support act at the Riverside gig :).

jp: Bruce Soord & Jonas Renske - Wisdom Of Crowds
np: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2019-03-29, 20:00:06
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2019-03-28, 19:09:20
I'll give it a try, though the influences that you mention are not really my cup of tea ::). Lesoir was the support act at the Riverside gig :).
Actually, I won't really know about Massive Attack, Frequency Drift and Lesoir, because I don't know them (that well). But if they do sound like Fervent Mind, I might check them out! ;D

I really hear Lunatic Soul in this. And Steven Wilson indeed. But now that you mention it, there could be a bit of Bruce Soord/Pineapple Thief in it too.
(Just trying to win you over of course)

Anyway, I listen a lot to Fervent Mind these days. And I'm liking it sooooo much. I'm sure they will end up in my 2019 list somewhere.
And there is this other band: Fleesh, that I begin to like just as much. Both bands are fronted by a woman. I'm normally not very much into female vocals, but for some reason it really does the trick this time.


Another band I'd like to mention is Now In Colours. They're from Australia and I think they're really good! They remind me of a less heavy Haken. It's a bit like how Agent Fresco sounded somewhat like Leprous. Now In Colours sounds somewhat like Haken. Mostly because of the vocalist I think, I don't know.
The only drawback is the production. It sounds a bit compressed on Spotify and Bandcamp and the other digital formats. I hope it's better on an actual cd. I'd really like to try!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-03-31, 21:41:16
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2019-03-29, 20:00:06
I really hear Lunatic Soul in this. And Steven Wilson indeed. But now that you mention it, there could be a bit of Bruce Soord/Pineapple Thief in it too.
(Just trying to win you over of course)
:D  I'll have a listen and will let you know. I do prefer male vocals as well, but there are exceptions indeed ;). This evening just male vocals:

jp: Damian Wilson - Cosmas (Preparing for the gig in exactly one week)
np: Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-04-04, 19:34:03
jp: Gazpacho - Demon
np: Fervent Mind - Tranquilize (Like the music, but the female vocals don't appeal to me unfortunately. Find it a bit boring ... :-\ )
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-08, 20:08:17
jp: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Stripped
np: Bruse Soord & Jonas Renske - Wisdom Of Crowds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-04-11, 22:07:19
Genesis - Calling All Stations
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-04-12, 19:18:36
jp: Cosmograf - Mind Over Depth
np: X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-04-14, 20:44:27
RPWL - Tales From Outer Space (Liking it more and more, great album!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-04-17, 18:33:21
Kayak - Seventeen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-04-18, 19:13:10
jp: Steve Lukather - Candyman
np: Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-04-22, 18:13:52
Ascending From Ashes - "Glory"

Wow! What a cool band! Pretty heavy (even some harsh vocals here and there) but verrrrrrry melodic stuff. Reminds me a tiny little bit of Leprous. But they also give me a Dear Hunter vibe in some way.
Check it out guys!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-22, 19:24:11
Mostly Autumn - White Rainbow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-04-23, 18:59:50
jp: Martin Orford - The Old Road
np: Soen - Lotus  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-04-25, 18:45:51
pp: X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
jp: Star One - Space Metal *horns*
np: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-04-26, 20:14:23
jp: Threshold - March Of Progress *horns*
np: Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-04-27, 12:26:15
pp: Lonely Robot - Under Stars
jp: IQ - Ever (25th Anniversary 5.1 mix) Goosebumps  8)
np: Leprous - Malina  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-04-27, 22:54:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2019-04-22, 18:13:52
Ascending From Ashes - "Glory"

Still listening to this daily.

Also, today I listened to Cheeto's Magazine's "Amazingous" again. What a briliant album! Brilliant but strange. Seriously guys, check it out. On ProgArchives it has only 49 ratings and 3 reviews (two of them full five stars, the third a four stars review). So they're not well known at all, but they still got an overall 4.14 stars rating which is stunning.

I expect both bands mentioned in this post to position high in my 2019 end list.

Also listened to A.C.T's "Rebirth" EP. Coooool but short! :-\ They're hinting at more to come, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-04-28, 21:40:01
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-04-27, 22:54:45
Still listening to this daily.

Also, today I listened to Cheeto's Magazine's "Amazingous" again. What a briliant album! Brilliant but strange. Seriously guys, check it out. On ProgArchives it has only 49 ratings and 3 reviews (two of them full five stars, the third a four stars review). So they're not well known at all, but they still got an overall 4.14 stars rating which is stunning.

I expect both bands mentioned in this post to position high in my 2019 end list.

Also listened to A.C.T's "Rebirth" EP. Coooool but short! :-\ They're hinting at more to come, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I'll check these 3 out ;). A.C.T. has been on my 'to check out' list for so long, but there's so much great music ...

jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence (beautiful album *horns*)
np: Lucy In Blue - In Flight (recommended in the Dutch magazine 'iO-pages', not bad so far :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2019-04-28, 22:02:52
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2019-04-28, 21:40:01
I'll check these 3 out ;). A.C.T. has been on my 'to check out' list for so long, but there's so much great music ...

OK, cool! I have to be honest with you now. Vocals might put you off at first. Especially with Cheeto's Magazine, since they add a lot of over the top 'funny'/crazy voices. But their normal voices are OK.
Ascending From Ashes has very nice vocals on the other hand. But they also have harsh vocals, some screams in some songs. In my opinion there's not too much of it, and the good outweighs the bad anyway here.
Even A.C.T's vocals are an acquired taste. A bit nasal.

Perseverance is the key word in these cases. A good christian virtue I might say. ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2019-04-28, 21:40:01
jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence (beautiful album *horns*)
np: Lucy In Blue - In Flight (recommended in the Dutch magazine 'iO-pages', not bad so far :))

Lucy In Blue is on my (very long) to do list. So I'll get there eventually. Kingcrow I've heard good things about. Are you a fan? Where should I start?

Now listening to:
3 Crows - "It's A Murder"
A bit Funk, a bit Jazz, a bit Rock. I'd say Fusion. Like it!

Also listened to:
Avalanch - "The Secret"
Reminds me of things like Kamelot and the likes. Pretty good actually. They also released a Spanish version called "El Secreto".

Another album I'd like to mention that has caught my ears is:
Anvil Therapy - "Duality"
It's Progressive Metal from Italy. But not typically Italian Metal (like Rhapsody and those other Power Metal acts). Singer sounds a bit like James LaBrie. Band sounds nothing like Dream Theater though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-04-29, 07:56:44
Hans Lundin - "Tales", the first solo album and part of the 6 disc boxset I recently bought.
Charming music. I guess this is not for everyone. As a Kaipa fan and a synthesizer enthusiast and on top of that, seeing the 80's a bit as a 'guilty pleasure', I like it! Makes me think a bit of the video game music of the old MSX days.
Unfortunately it's not on Spotify but there are some samples on YouTube:

Tales album (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgDWyxVQzcc)

Boxset (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSNsdlV0Rqw)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-04-29, 16:49:28
Jordan Rudess - "Wired For Madness"
Jordan is really surpassing himself here. This sounds really good. It's better than any solo album before I've heard. He's being very ambitious here, trying hard, really reaching for the very best. Actually it's the first solo album of him that I bought. He's really getting somewhere here. Like he has saved all his musical ideas for this album.

At the moment I have only bought three 2019 albums: Neal Morse's "The Great Adventure", Dream Theater's "Distance Over Time" and Jordan's solo album.
Jordan is coming in at number two here. (I'm such a Neal Morse fanboy.) I dare to say that his solo album is better than his contributions to the Dream Theater album (which, in itself, is better than anything since "Black Clouds..."


Now listening to:
The Room - "Caught By The Machine"
This is nice. Neo-Prog 'by the numbers', but for some reason I like it. Might be John Mitchell's backing vocals haunting this record. Or the professional production, the strong melodies. With all the competition, only time will tell how well this will do.

Same goes for all the other bands.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-29, 19:57:57
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2019-04-28, 22:02:52
Ascending From Ashes has very nice vocals on the other hand. But they also have harsh vocals, some screams in some songs. In my opinion there's not too much of it, and the good outweighs the bad anyway here.
Our opinons seem to differ ;). Nice and fresh music, would maybe even buy it without those screams. IMO too much, don't like that and more often playing the album wouldn't make a difference. Such a shame, it doesn't add to the feeling of the music as far as I'm concerned. One down, two to go ;D.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-29, 20:07:32
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2019-04-28, 22:02:52
Kingcrow I've heard good things about. Are you a fan? Where should I start?
Try 'The Persistence'. Played it about 4 times by now. Not really a fan, just checking it out after reading a raving review. But it a good sign that I keep on playing it  *horns*. Will dig into their back catalogue as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-04-30, 19:25:59
Kingcrow - In Crescendo (2013)

This tastes for more. Their music reminds me of the Swedish band 'Wolverine'. Especially their most recent release 'The Persistence', but the album I'm currently playing is also *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-05-01, 19:54:11
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

To be released on Friday 3rd May, but already on Progstreaming.nl (http://progstreaming.nl). Second spin, if you like his other albums, both solo and Airbag, you will certainly dig it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-05-03, 19:48:54
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2019-04-28, 22:02:52
OK, cool! I have to be honest with you now. Vocals might put you off at first. Especially with Cheeto's Magazine, since they add a lot of over the top 'funny'/crazy voices. But their normal voices are OK.
jp: Cheeto's Magazine - Amazingous

Exactly like you said. Really great and fun music, but the funny/crazy voices are weird. Will get another spin.

np: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

Nothing new under the sun, great anyway 8) ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
PH, erik, Teunis,

you are really the few that remain regular posters. I believe we have regular visitors, silent readers, but as this forum is not part of Facebook/Instagram/..., and also not available as an app, it's gotten quite lonely in here somehow. "Now playing" web sites are there, but I find our forum much nicer, although I don't post much.

Lives go different directions, interests diverge, and last not least: People are lazy :) Including me. But I also actively reduced my consumption of internet, also I rarely find time to "really" listen to music, like in an album fashion. Many excuses and explanations, just my 2 cents, though.


By the way, this thread has more than 2 million views :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-05-04, 19:15:35
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
Lives go different directions, interests diverge, and last not least: People are lazy :) Including me. But I also actively reduced my consumption of internet, also I rarely find time to "really" listen to music, like in an album fashion. Many excuses and explanations, just my 2 cents, though.
Fair enough, it's the way it goes for many people.

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
By the way, this thread has more than 2 million views :)
Yay for that *horns*. Oops, wrong thread ;).

np: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut (2011 Remastered Version)

Really fell in love with this album when the Pink Floyd cover band 'Infloyd' played the entire album at a gig 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-05-05, 21:22:32
jp: T - Solipsystemology (Trying after reading positive reviews, but two tracks before the end of the album I had heard enough).
np: Kayak - Seventeen (In exactly one week I'll be seeing them live, preparing ... 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-05-06, 19:28:35
jp: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming (Nothing new, very recognisable yet a great album again 8)).
np: A.C.T. - Rebirth (Reminds me of Moon Safari, happy music. Like it :)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-05-08, 19:19:57
jp: Lonely Robot - Under Stars
np: Camel - Mirage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2019-05-09, 00:28:13
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-29, 19:57:57
Our opinons [about Ascending From Ashes] seem to differ ;). Nice and fresh music, would maybe even buy it without those screams. IMO too much, don't like that and more often playing the album wouldn't make a difference. Such a shame, it doesn't add to the feeling of the music as far as I'm concerned. One down, two to go ;D.

Fair enough. I can imagine the screams being too much.
By the way, you don't have to buy it. You can get their album for free when you follow them on Facebook, Spotify, Instagram and YouTube. They'll send you a copy. Teunis, you're probably not interested, but someone else reading this might be!

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2019-04-29, 20:07:32
Try 'The Persistence' [by Kingcrow]. Played it about 4 times by now. Not really a fan, just checking it out after reading a raving review. But it a good sign that I keep on playing it  *horns*. Will dig into their back catalogue as well.

Yes, you were right. It deserves a listen! I listened to it and was not bored. I'll listen to it again soon!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2019-05-01, 19:54:11
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

To be released on Friday 3rd May, but already on Progstreaming.nl (http://progstreaming.nl). Second spin, if you like his other albums, both solo and Airbag, you will certainly dig it!

I remember Airbag being a new band way back in 2007. They released a demo EP album for free download then. It was quite popular and then they started releasing actual albums. Their first album was pretty nice, but to me it was a little bit of a let down after the promising demo EP. Every album after that got pretty good reviews, but I never had the same connection with them. Perhaps now is the time for change. This album goes on my 'discovery list'.
By the way, please Teunis, tell me, what exactly am I looking at in the album cover artwork? It's as if he's holding his buttocks... Or it might be my dirty mind...

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2019-05-03, 19:48:54
jp: Cheeto's Magazine - Amazingous

Exactly like you said. Really great and fun music, but the funny/crazy voices are weird. Will get another spin.

Cool! Yeah, it's something special. However you look at it.

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
"Now playing" web sites are there, but I find our forum much nicer, although I don't post much.

The difference between Facebook and this forum is depth. Social media is fast and shallow. On this forum we can discuss in depth and share our views.

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
Lives go different directions, interests diverge, and last not least: People are lazy :) Including me. But I also actively reduced my consumption of internet, also I rarely find time to "really" listen to music, like in an album fashion. Many excuses and explanations, just my 2 cents, though.

Yeah, that's true.

Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:21:00
By the way, this thread has more than 2 million views :)

Cool!

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2019-05-05, 21:22:32
np: Kayak - Seventeen (In exactly one week I'll be seeing them live, preparing ... 8).
Nice! I think that album is pretty good actually! I was pleasantly surprised. Are you a Kayak fan Teunis? I don't seem to remember you mentioning them a lot.

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2019-05-06, 19:28:35
np: A.C.T. - Rebirth (Reminds me of Moon Safari, happy music. Like it :)).

Ah cool! Haven't you heard any A.C.T albums prior to this one? If you like it, you should really check out their masterpiece "Last Epic" (2003) or their most accessible album "Silence" (2006). Their most recent proper studio album is "Circus Pandemonium" (2014), but that might have a bit too much metal elements for you. Not sure. It's not on Spotify anyway.
The "Rebirth" EP strangely sounds most like their first two albums though ("Today's Report" and "Imaginary Friends"). Good stuff!


Now listening to:
Chester Desmond - "Stay"
An A.C.T side project. Sounds a lot like A.C.T but more straight forward Pop/Rock and less theatrical music. Very good!! I'm really surprised and excited about it!

Also listened to:
Joey Frevola - "Gone"
I think I mentioned this before. This album has a lot of different elements, so many people will probably like it. Sometimes it reminds me of Neal Morse's music. And Dream Theater. But also Haken and Devin Townsend. And there's still room for something like Frost* and Moon Safari or The Flower Kings. It's a concept album. I haven't really gotten into the story yet, but the music is verrrrrrry good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2019-05-09, 18:25:32
Red Sun Rising - [Polyester Zeal #10] Bliss

"....and I feel that my own bliss
was pure ignorance...."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-05-09, 21:53:49
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2019-05-09, 00:28:13
Yes, you were right. It deserves a listen! I listened to it and was not bored. I'll listen to it again soon!
Kingcrow rules indeed :).

Quote from: PH
By the way, please Teunis, tell me, what exactly am I looking at in the album cover artwork? It's as if he's holding his buttocks... Or it might be my dirty mind...
Well, now you say it ;D. Don't have a clue what it is. Frankly speaking I'm not a cover watcher at all. It's all about the music for me ;). And I love all the Airbag and Bjørn Riis solo albums 8).

Quote from: PH
Nice! I think that album is pretty good actually! I was pleasantly surprised. Are you a Kayak fan Teunis? I don't seem to remember you mentioning them a lot.
Definitely a good album! Kayak is one of my favourite Dutch prog bands. Not on the same level as e.g. Toto, Arena, IQ, Subsignal, but I consider myself a fan, though I don't own that many albums. When they're playing close to me, like Sunday in Zwolle, I'm attending the gig.

Quote from: PH
Ah cool! Haven't you heard any A.C.T albums prior to this one? If you like it, you should really check out their masterpiece "Last Epic" (2003) or their most accessible album "Silence" (2006). Their most recent proper studio album is "Circus Pandemonium" (2014), but that might have a bit too much metal elements for you. Not sure. It's not on Spotify anyway.
No, it was my first A.C.T. experience. I'll check 'Last Epic' and 'Silence' out, thanks!

jp: Asia - Astra
np: Kayak - The Anniversary Concert ~ Live In Paradiso
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2019-05-10, 19:13:16
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2019-05-09, 21:53:49
Kayak is one of my favourite Dutch prog bands. Not on the same level as e.g. Toto, Arena, IQ, Subsignal, but I consider myself a fan, though I don't own that many albums.
Great band, last year I bought the big 21 disc Journey Through Time box with all their albums (except "17"). I did not have any Kayak albums except Phantom Of The Night on vinyl and these box sets tend to sell out fast. Will also get 17 in due course.
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-05-11, 18:56:16
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2019-05-09, 21:53:49
No, it was my first A.C.T. experience. I'll check 'Last Epic' and 'Silence' out, thanks!

Have fun!

I listened to some new releases again:

Arch/Matheos - "Winter Ethereal"
Nice. Can't say I'm blown away, but it's good. It's on my list, so I'll keep them in mind. I really like Matheos' stuff on the OSI albums. Never really been a Fates Warning fan though. So I don't know much about their history. John Arch's voice is a bit too much of an 80's Heavy Metal voice for my liking. Perhaps it will grow on me.

Gong - "The Universe Also Collapses"
First few minutes of the first song bored me a lot. But then, after a while, I came to appreciate it. Not sure what to think of it though. They're of course influential since the 70's so I had to give them a chance. I'll probably listen to them again.

Alber Jupiter - "We Are Just Floating In Space"
Some sort of psychedelic rock. This kind of music always reminds me a bit of Hidria Spacefolk. Very punchy music. Not bad, actually. But in this kind of music it's hard to differentiate from all the other bands in the genre.

Arch Echo - "You Won't Believe What Happens Next!"
Instrumental Progressive Metal. Nice if you like that kind of stuff. I'm totally not in the mood for this right now, so it's probably not fair to listen to them at this moment. They know how to play their instruments, so it's all pretty technical. But it doesn't hit me in any way.

Handwrist - "Pilgrimage"
Also instrumental. From Portugal. I like this! It has a pastoral sound to it, which I always like.

Huis - "Abandoned"
I'm definitely listening to this more often. Both previous albums were pretty good! Especially recommended to Arena fans (of the 1995-1998 era).
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-05-11, 19:36:58
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2019-05-10, 19:13:16
Will also get 17 in due course.
May but it tomorrow after the gig :).

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-05-11, 18:56:16
Huis - "Abandoned"
I'm definitely listening to this more often. Both previous albums were pretty good! Especially recommended to Arena fans (of the 1995-1998 era).
Currently listening to it on Spotify. Sounding great, will be on my 'to buy' list. I own the previous two albums.
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-05-11, 22:05:54
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2019-05-11, 19:36:58
Currently listening to it on Spotify. Sounding great, will be on my 'to buy' list. I own the previous two albums.

Yeah me too. I'm now listening for the second time. In my previous post I recommended it to Arena fans of the "Songs...", "Pride" and "The Visitor" era. That's because on Huis' first album (especially) it reminded me a lot of that period, also because of the singer who sounded a bit like John Carson. But now it occurs to me that he also sounds a lot like Paul Manzi at times as well. They must have listened a lot to Arena I guess. Good stuff!
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-05-13, 20:39:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-05-11, 22:05:54
Yeah me too. I'm now listening for the second time. In my previous post I recommended it to Arena fans of the "Songs...", "Pride" and "The Visitor" era. That's because on Huis' first album (especially) it reminded me a lot of that period, also because of the singer who sounded a bit like John Carson. But now it occurs to me that he also sounds a lot like Paul Manzi at times as well. They must have listened a lot to Arena I guess. Good stuff!
Yeah, in this Dutch interview: https://www.rockportaal.nl/huis-abandoned/ (https://www.rockportaal.nl/huis-abandoned/) Huis is compared with e.g. Arena, Knight Area and Unitopia. Great stuff indeed.

jp: Leprous - Malina (Today a gig @ Hedon Zwolle on 2nd November was announced, so I just had to hear this band 8). Me happy.)
np: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space (Another beautiful 2019 release *horns*)
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-05-14, 19:08:42
Huis - Abandoned
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-05-15, 18:38:44
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-05-17, 20:23:54
jp: Kingcrow - Phlegethon
np: Bjørn Riis - Coming Home
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-05-18, 22:32:01
jp: Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped
np: Antimatter - The Judas Table
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-05-19, 21:52:51
Soup - Children Of E.L.B.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-05-20, 20:24:32
jp: Arena - Double Vision 8)
np: Riverside - Eye Of The Soundscape
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-05-25, 20:07:24
jp: Big Big Train - Grand Tour
np: Leprous - The Congregation
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-05-27, 20:19:03
jp: Lonely Robot - Under Stars
np: Teramaze - Her Halo
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-05-28, 19:17:40
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid (an excellent album *horns*)
np: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth 8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-05-30, 20:12:15
jp: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
np: Overhead - Haydenspark
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-05-31, 19:34:24
jp: Neal Morse - ?
np: Southern Empire - Civilisation (Pretty cool album 8))
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-06-01, 19:22:11
Zonder/Wehrkamp - If It's Real (On Spotify)

Collaboration between Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery). It's easy listening music, pop/rock, with beautiful guitar solos and catchy melodies. Do prefer a new Shadow Gallery album though ::) :).
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-06-01, 20:47:37
Listened to
Neal Morse Band - "The Great Adventure"
A.C.T - "Rebirth"
Vangelis - "Nocturne"
Huis - "Abandoned"

I also listened a bit to Zonder/Wehrkamp but it didn't really do anything for me at that time. Perhaps another time.
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-06-02, 21:16:05
jp: Fates Warning - Theories of Flight *horns*
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites 8)
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Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-06-03, 20:20:51
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2019-06-02, 21:16:05
np: Frost* - Falling Satellites 8)

Great idea! I think that's a pretty good album. Might be their most balanced album. And possibly the best as well. I see it as a perfect mix of "Milliontown" and "Experiments In Mass Appeal".
"Milliontown" was a revelation when it came out and I was absolutely in love with everything on that album. Black Light Machine is still a fantastic song. The instrumental Hyperventilate is very charming as well. The title song is not as good as I remember it if I'm being honest. There's still much to be liked there, but it goes on for too long I'm afraid. So "Milliontown" feels a little bit uneven now, thirteen years later.
"Experiments In Mass Appeal" felt, like the title says, as an experiment. I remember being a little bit disappointed. Dear Dead Days and Falling Down are pretty good though. The keyboard solo in Falling Down still gives me goosebumps, I like that sooooo much. And both Pocket Sun and Toys are nice too. (Remember that fan made video?) But all in all the album was a bit too noisy with Declan Burke screaming and not fitting in the picture (if you'd ask me) and I really missed the keyboards and synths of "Milliontown".
"Falling Satellites" has exactly that. The synths are back and it all feels very cinematic. The songs are short and precise. But still very proggy in a Jem and John kind of way.
Let's see how I feel about "Falling Satellites" in another thirteen years.

How do you rank those albums Teunis?

Now listening to:
Dream Theater - "Distance Over Time"
Not bad at all.
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-06-03, 20:57:55
About Frost*:
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2019-06-03, 20:20:51
How do you rank those albums Teunis?
Haven't played the first two albums for a long time. Will play them soon to decide. Now I would have said:
1. Milliontown
2. Falling Satellites
3. Experiments In Mass Appeal
Like you said, 'Milliontown' was a revelation, it totally blew me away. That's why I put it on no. 1. To be continued ...  ;)

jp: Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-06-11, 18:54:20
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Airbag - Identity 8)
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-06-15, 20:49:12
I have been listening a lot to Big Big Train's latest album "Grand Tour" the past weeks.
I think it's a wonderful album once again. Time for them to upgrade to Big Big Big Train.

And Fervent Mind's "Tranquilize" is also one of my most played albums on Spotify these days. I think their music is pretty unique.

Also today listened to:
Darkwater - "Human"
Pretty nice Progressive Metal album. I think Kamelot fans would like this. But I'll have to check with my brother to see if I'm right.

Jordsjø - "Nattfiolen"
Pretty nice 70's inspired scandinavic prog.

Vangelis - "Nocturne"
My turn to album when I'm in the mood for some ambient piano.
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Post by: Peter on Thu, 2019-06-20, 21:09:46
Volbeat - For Evigt
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Post by: PH on Wed, 2019-06-26, 11:09:56
These days I'm listening quite a lot to the new Lonely Robot album. I think it's his best! Wow, I was really surprised because the two previous Lonely Robot releases where (good(!) but) a bit underwhelming to me. Not this one though. I was inspired to make a playlist of the best songs (according to myself) of these three albums (subject to change in due time):

Please Come Home:
01. Why Do We Stay?
02. Lonely Robot
03. Oubliette
04. Construct/Obstruct
05. Humans Being
The Big Dream:
06. Sigma
07. In Floral Green
08. The Divine Art Of Being
09. The Big Dream
10. Hello World Goodbye
Under Stars:
11. Icarus
12. Under Stars
13. Authorship Of Our Lives
14. When Gravity Fails
15. How Bright Is The Sun?

Anyone who doesn't agree with this list? ;D

Also, yesterday I received my physical copy of "Jesus Christ - The Exorcist" by Neal Morse (of course).
I think it's amazing that a musician can release two double albums with only a few months in between. And they're both of excellent quality. Well, assuming you like his style of music.

Now listening to:
Vangelis - "El Greco" (the 2007 soundtrack)
I return to this album every once in a while. It's more than just a soundtrack (I've never seen the movie). The music is very relaxing.
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-07-02, 18:57:30
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2019-06-26, 11:09:56
Anyone who doesn't agree with this list? ;D
Don't have time (yet) to make a best-of lists of his 3 albums :)

Quote from: PH
Also, yesterday I received my physical copy of "Jesus Christ - The Exorcist" by Neal Morse (of course).
I think it's amazing that a musician can release two double albums with only a few months in between. And they're both of excellent quality. Well, assuming you like his style of music.
Heard it once on Spotify. The music is great. Wasn't enthusiastic about all the singers, but will certainly listen more often. Hey, was disappointed of 'The Great Adventure' at first listening, now it's my favourite 2019 release so far  8) *horns*

np: Arena - Contagion Max

What an excellent piece of music *horns*
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2019-07-03, 15:55:46
Klone ~ The Dreamers Hideaway

Tool + Goijra + Karnivool = Klone.

Originated in France as Sowat in 1995.
In 1999 they changed their name to Klone.
An rough daimond, with gritty vocals, hence the comparison with Goijra, but progmetal nonetheless.
I just recently began to listen to this album and I really like what I hear.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-07-03, 19:13:30
Huis - Abandoned

A great album indeed. After hearing it several times on Spotify, I decided to buy it 8).
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-07-04, 20:05:25
jp: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming 8)
np: Neal Morse - Jesus Christ ~ The Exorcist (certainly growing on me :))
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-07-06, 20:09:47
Grand Tour - Clocks That Tick (But Never Talk)

Neo-prog from Scotland with Joe Cairney (Comedy Of Errors) on vocals. Listening on bandcamp. If you like the mentioned band, this will also be your cup of tea :).
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-07-07, 21:00:35
Trying some albums I've read positive reviews of in the Dutch prog magazine 'iO-pages':

jp: Brighteye Brison - V (Halfway the album I've heard enough. The influence 'Yes', was too present for me. Not my cup of tea also ;)).
np: Lucy In Blue - In Flight (Not bad at all, will get more airplay :))
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-07-08, 19:12:22
jp: Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
np: Moonrise - Travel Within (Polish prog rules, listening on Spotify)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-07-11, 19:40:58
Galahad - Seas of Change
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-07-12, 21:57:46
The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
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Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-07-13, 19:45:14
Pattern-Seeking Animals - "Pattern-Seeking Animals"
If you like Spock's Beard, you have to hear this.
This is the line-up:
Ted Leonard on vocals and guitars
Dave Meros on bass
Jimmy Keegan on drums
John Boegehold on keyboards

Yup, it's Spock's Beard without Alan and Ryo.
John Boegehold is one of the main songwriters in Spock's since Neal's departure. Glad to see him finally stepping to the forefront and getting real credit for his work!
The songs on this one are really great! I'm enjoying it very much!
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-07-13, 20:12:58
Kingcrow - The Persistence  8) *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-07-15, 19:07:31
jp: Steve Lukather - Luke
np: Southern Empire - Civilisation
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Post by: maddox on Tue, 2019-07-16, 11:57:24
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-07-13, 19:45:14
Pattern-Seeking Animals - "Pattern-Seeking Animals"
If you like Spock's Beard, you have to hear this.
This is the line-up:
Ted Leonard on vocals and guitars
Dave Meros on bass
Jimmy Keegan on drums
John Boegehold on keyboards

Yup, it's Spock's Beard without Alan and Ryo.
John Boegehold is one of the main songwriters in Spock's since Neal's departure. Glad to see him finally stepping to the forefront and getting real credit for his work!
The songs on this one are really great! I'm enjoying it very much!

I have listened to it..
Just like the last Spock's Beard album, this one is not to my liking.
A bit too poppy to my taste.

NP> Thin Lizzy ~ Thunder and Lightning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-07-16, 19:33:17
Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-07-17, 18:48:15
jp: Toto - The Seventh One
np: Darkwater - Human
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-07-18, 19:23:53
Mind Key - MK III ~ Aliens In Wonderland
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-07-19, 20:02:14
jp: Toto - 40 Trips Around The Sun
np: Soup - Come On Pioneers
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-07-21, 20:29:25
jp: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Pattern-Seeking Animals
np: Genesis - Trespass
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-07-22, 18:38:12
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime  8)
np: Overhead - Haydenspark
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Post by: PH on Mon, 2019-07-22, 20:29:06
Last week I was listening a lot to Pattern-Seeking Animals' self-titled debut album. I think it is one of the better ones of 2019 at this point. The more I listen to it, the more I like it!
Pretty amazing. Already looking forward to the second one. And they promised one!
Indeed a bit poppy, but still, there's so much in there. I lost count of how many times they shift between time signatures. Pretty cool 15/8 and some 7/4 and 5/4 and such. All in one song. The drum is pretty cool. Of course the songs sound as if it could have been a Spock's Beard album. Which, in my opinion, speaks volumes about the influence of John Boegehold in both of these bands. It sometimes makes me think of Yes also. Not really that much of a stretch either. Spock's have covered Yes songs and they're all fans.

Talk about Yes... I also listened to Billy Sherwood's "Citizen: In The Next Life". Nice. His voice sometimes reminds me of Chris Squire (why am I not surprised) and also Peter Gabriel at times. Or maybe, more specifically, he sounds like a cross between Peter Gabriel, David Longdon (Big Big Train) and Bill Hubauer (Neal Morse Band). Music is not bad either. Not blown away (yet!) but not bad at all. I will definitely listen to it again!

Although, I was very surprised and impressed by this band called UMAE, from Iceland/Canada. I just discovered their debut album "Lost In The View", so I have to listen a lot more to them before I can talk more about them. There's a bunch of guests on this album, including John Wesley (known for his work with Porcupine Tree), Connor Green (Haken), Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band), Adam Holzman (Steven Wilson) among others.
Check it out on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1OA8gNnf7S0b8qJrxv2Nxc) or Bandcamp (https://umaeband.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-the-view)!

Another one: Issun with their album "Dark Green Glow". Very nice as well. I have to listen a lot more yet. But I'm also typing them down here for my own personal note.

Last one for now: The Invisible Presence - "Between The Truth And What We See". Interesting! To me, there are some obvious Radiohead influences on this one. And I recognise Steven Wilson's style too. Oh and they must be big Mike Oldfield fans, because there's an enormous in your face Tubular Bells rip off in one song. It's probably intended as a tribute instead of plagiarism. I like the concept of this album. It's based around multiple novels by Philip K. Dick. You know, Blade Runner, Minority Report, The Adjustment Bureau, Total Recall, etc. I don't think this album will become a favourite of mine per se, but for some reason it's keeping me interested anyway. So it must have something good!

These all go on my discovery list.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-07-24, 19:24:32
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2019-07-22, 20:29:06
Last week I was listening a lot to Pattern-Seeking Animals' self-titled debut album. I think it is one of the better ones of 2019 at this point. The more I listen to it, the more I like it!
I listened to it on Sunday. Wasn't that enthusiastic, but I'm no Spock's Beard fan either ... Will try it again though :).

jp: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here  8)
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-07-28, 19:51:12
Oak - False Memory Archive
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-07-29, 19:04:19
jp: Blind Ego - Liquid  8)
np: Neal Morse - Jesus Christ ~ The Exorcist
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Post by: Peter on Tue, 2019-07-30, 11:50:29
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2019-07-16, 19:33:17
Ambeon - Fate Of A Dreamer

now, that is a seldom thing to see... a few months a go I had the time to flip through what I have from the Arjen back catalogue, and I also listened to the Ambeon album... Back when I bought it, I was high on it. Nowadays it doesn't thrill me too much, it's too much of the same thing, methinks.
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-07-31, 19:28:17
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2019-07-30, 11:50:29
now, that is a seldom thing to see... a few months a go I had the time to flip through what I have from the Arjen back catalogue, and I also listened to the Ambeon album... Back when I bought it, I was high on it. Nowadays it doesn't thrill me too much, it's too much of the same thing, methinks.
I don't play it that often, but when I do, I'm really enjoying it. Especially 'Cold Metal' and 'Sweet Little Brother' are excellent songs.

np: IQ - Subterranea 8)
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-08-01, 19:50:23
jp: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
np: Seventh Wonder - Tiara  (Was looking forward to this release, but find it a disappointing album. It doesn't grip me like 'The Great Escape' and 'Mercy Falls' ::))
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-08-02, 19:37:41
Teramaze - We Are Soldiers

Another album I was looking forward to after their great previous one 'Her Halo'. Yet another disappointment for me. Too much of the same and less catchy melodies ...  ::). Glad I didn't order it and listened on Spotify first :).
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Post by: Peter on Sun, 2019-08-04, 18:03:53
Volbeat - Rewind, Replay, Rebound

new album, first spin... let's see :)
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-08-04, 21:12:58
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2019-08-04, 18:03:53
new album, first spin... let's see :)
You'd better hear ;).

DeeExpus - King Of Number 33  8)
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-08-05, 19:55:34
jp: Arena - Double Vision  *horns*
np: Kayak - Seventeen
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-08-06, 19:03:32
jp: Knight Area - Nine Paths  8)
np: Iamthemorning - The Bell
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-08-08, 20:45:17
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave (Neo-prog from The Netherlands, keyboard-oriented. Like it 8)).
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-08-09, 15:59:19
jp: Gazpacho - Soyuz
np: Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm (Too long ago that I played this album)!
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Post by: Peter on Sat, 2019-08-10, 23:30:59
Yesterday my younger son (15y, a metal head, playing el. guitar) came in an said:

I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle!

Took me a few minutes to regain my breath, that really made me laugh extremely hard.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-08-11, 21:19:39
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-08-10, 23:30:59
Yesterday my younger son (15y, a metal head, playing el. guitar) came in an said:

I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle!
:) You must have done something really well raising your son ;).

jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-08-12, 19:27:50
Days Between Stations - In Extremis  8)
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2019-08-12, 21:20:08
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-08-10, 23:30:59
Yesterday my younger son (15y, a metal head, playing el. guitar) came in an said:

I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle!

Took me a few minutes to regain my breath, that really made me laugh extremely hard.

How does a man listen to concept albums on shuffle!?  ???
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Post by: maddox on Mon, 2019-08-12, 21:20:48
Porcupine Tree ~ The Incident
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Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-08-13, 18:50:51
jp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: Zonder/Wehrkamp - If It's Real
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Post by: erik on Wed, 2019-08-14, 10:29:03
NP Thomas Dolby - The Sole Inhabitant

For anyone who might be interested: Australian band Aragon are temporarily offering their excellent 90s double concept album Mouse as a free download on Bandcamp: https://aragon3.bandcamp.com/album/mouse

Vocals are an acquired taste I guess, but I have always loved this band and album so thought I'd share it here :)
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Post by: maddox on Wed, 2019-08-14, 11:38:20
NP> Keor ~ Petrichor
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-08-16, 19:56:44
The Flower Kings - Banks Of Eden
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-08-17, 20:11:12
jp: King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
np: X-Panda - Reflecions *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-08-19, 19:46:23
jp: Fischer-Z - Going Red For a Salad
np: Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-08-24, 20:02:47
jp: Alan Parsons - The Secret
np: Arch/Matheos - Winter Ethereal
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-08-29, 19:46:43
jp: Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys 3.0
np: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason (2011 Remastered Version)
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Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-08-30, 20:43:34
jp: Fischer-Z - Going Deaf For a Living
np: Riverside - Wasteland 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2019-09-06, 20:02:46
NP> Tool ~ Fear Inoculum

*horns* *horns* *horns*
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Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-09-08, 20:46:37
jp: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
np: Rendezvous Point - Universal Chaos
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Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-09-09, 20:44:57
Anubis - Hitchhiking To Byzantium
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-09-13, 19:48:07
Fischer-Z - Swimming In Thunderstorms

On Spotify, released today. Youth sentiment for me. Will certainly buy it eventually, but with the upcoming releases from next week (Knight Area) and the week after that (IQ) I have to choose :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2019-09-18, 19:02:50
Wolverine - Machina Viva *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-09-21, 20:16:19
jp: Knight Area - D-Day
np: Klone - Le Grand Voyage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2019-09-29, 21:02:05
jp: Overhead - Haydenspark (Love this happy album 8))
np: Riverside - Wasteland  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2019-09-30, 13:13:58
NP> Barrock Project ~ Seven Seas

It took me a while to get into Detachement and I believe that it will take some time to get into this new album of theirs as well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-09-30, 19:24:52
IQ - Resistance

On Spotify. Pre-ordered it already at my local record shop, but the release has been delayed. First spin, will become a classic album, but has to grow on me. And it will 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-10-11, 19:41:43
jp: IQ - Resistance
np: Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment ~ Awakening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-10-15, 18:29:51
jp: Camel - Rajaz
np: Neal Morse - Jesus Christ The Exorcist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-10-19, 19:57:38
jp: Millenium - The Web (Polish neoprog, played it for the second time on Spotify, great album!)
np: Long Distance Calling - Trips *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-10-21, 19:26:32
jp: Fischer-Z - Swimming In Thunderstorm
np: Toto - Toto XIV (Unfortunately the band is calling it a day, last gig was yesterday evening in the USA :'().
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-10-22, 19:06:56
jp: Leprous - Malina *horns*
np: IQ - Resistance  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-10-25, 19:47:06
jp: Leprous - Pitfalls (On Spotify, released today. It seems to be a grower, not impressed yet ...  :))
np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours (Also released today. Catchy music so far love it already 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2019-10-29, 10:34:35
NP> Steven Wilson ~ Hand.Cannot.Erase
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-10-29, 18:58:21
jp: Knight Area - D-Day
np: Leprous - Pitfalls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-10-31, 19:28:51
jp: Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone *horns*
np: Voyager - Colours In The Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2019-11-01, 18:26:31
recently played:

new Alter Bridge album: Walk the Sky ... will be going to see them live in Munich soon \m/
Sabaton - The Red Baron
TesseracT - Sonder (album)
Nonpoint - Chaos and Earthquakes
Godsmack - When Legends Rise
Red Sun Rising - Polyester Zeal (album)
new Volbeat album: Rewind, Replay, Rebound ... I'm not overwhelmed, actually

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-11-04, 19:23:13
earlier: Arena - Double Vision 8)
jp: Jeff Lynne's ELO - From Out Of Nowhere
np: Leprous - Pitfalls (I'm convinced now, great album. It was a pleasure to see this band live last Saturday. What a live band *horns* 8)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-11-07, 20:04:50
jp: Leprous - Coal
np: Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-11-09, 20:48:38
jp: Leprous - Pitfalls *horns*
np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-11-11, 19:13:20
jp: Blind Ego - Mirror
np: Barock Project - Seven Seas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-11-12, 19:17:36
jp: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
np: Leprous - Pitfalls
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2019-11-18, 19:20:05
jp: Yogi Lang - A Way Out Of Here (The 'L' from RPWL with a solid solo album, very pleasant).
np: ROSK - Remnants (A Polish band with a sort of Antimatter alike music. Don't like the vocals though ...).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2019-11-21, 19:41:13
jp: Rendezvous Point - Universal Chaos
np: Pink Floyd - Meddle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-11-23, 20:04:35
jp: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space
np: Work Of Art - Exhibits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2019-11-26, 21:27:36
At the moment I'm listening to No-Man's "Love You To Bits" which is a bit disappointing, I think. There's a bit too much disco on it which I'm not really a big fan of. But the worst part is that it's so repetitive. And the album is short, but it feels like an eternity.

I've been listening quite a bit to the following lately:
Opeth - "In Cauda Venenum"
I think this is their best album for a long time. Very melodic and there is even some metal on it. (If you have a broad definition of metal.)

Flying Colors - "Third Degree"
Also possibly their best. Some really good songs on this one!

Leprous - "Pitfalls"
I was initially not really convinced, but after two listens I think this is again a brilliant album by a band that has quickly become one of my absolute favourites.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-11-29, 20:21:46
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2019-11-26, 21:27:36
Leprous - "Pitfalls"
I was initially not really convinced, but after two listens I think this is again a brilliant album by a band that has quickly become one of my absolute favourites.
I know the feeling, was very disappointed after first listening. With 'Malina' it was 'love at first hearing'. But now I like it even more than the previous album. Just wow, will be in my top-2 2019 releases *horns*.

jp: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
np: Millenium - The Web

Also two contenders for my top-10 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-01-13, 20:19:36
Moon Halo - Chroma

New band with e.g. Iain Jennings (Mostly Autumn), Marc Atkinson (Riversea), David Clements (Riversea). You can hear a Riversea influence indeed, nice album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-01-15, 20:14:02
Glad to see the site up and running again.

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-01-13, 20:19:36
Moon Halo - Chroma

New band with e.g. Iain Jennings (Mostly Autumn), Marc Atkinson (Riversea), David Clements (Riversea). You can hear a Riversea influence indeed, nice album.

Yes, I've also listened to this album a few times already since monday. Not bad at all. Very melodic. It's on my 'relisten list'.

Now listening to Karfagen's new album "Birds Of Passage" which is really nice as well. For fans of The Flower Kings i'd say, a bit of Yes and Genesis in there too (but that's also Flower Kings).
The album is actually two big epics (Birds Of Passage, Part 1 and Part 2) of 20+ minute each. There's also two 'bonus tracks', which are not bad either.

Also looking forward to the new Sons Of Apollo album. I listened to the three songs that were released already, and they are pretty cool. In fact, it reminded me that I haven't really listened good enough to their previous album, which I will do.

And also the two songs that were released by Magnum are nice as well. I really like that sound. The new album should be good.

Another song that keeps coming up in my playlist is Jonah: a very cool and quirky song by Major Parkinson (who else?). Really, if you haven't heard about these guys, you should check out this song. It's weird, but catchy too!
(Here it is!) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nUCSyNiQGo)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-01-16, 19:17:13
jp: Soup - Remedies
np: Drifting Sun - Planet Junkie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-01-17, 19:50:09
jp: Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
np: Grand Tour - Clocks That Tick (But Never Talk)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-01-18, 21:02:40
jp: Magnum - The Serpent Rings (Promising, will play it more often 8))
np: Riveride - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves (Today it the 7th Anniversary, had to play it today *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-01-20, 19:40:46
jp: Moonrise - Travel Within
np: Silhouette - The World Is Flat And Other Alternative Facts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-01-23, 23:59:02
Moon Halo - "Chroma"
This is probably my big surprise of the year so far.
The first half of the album is pretty solid. Well, actually, the rest is not that bad either. There are many moments that remind me of other bands. For example the second song (Seize The Day) reminds me a lot of Ray Wilson in the chorus. And Parachute makes me think of Neal Morse.
Both examples have to do with the vocals. The way he sings the lines, not really his vocal colour.
Yes, I really like this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-01-24, 19:58:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-01-23, 23:59:02
Moon Halo - "Chroma"
This is probably my big surprise of the year so far.
Only played it once so far and it was a pleasant listening. Will play it again soon ...

GPS - Window To The Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-01-28, 19:14:13
IQ - Resistance
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3 (To be released 2nd February, but he sent it to me already. Great 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-01-30, 18:57:13
jp: Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures : Part 3 (After 3 spins I can say Steve delivered another fine album 8))
np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours (Really love this album! 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-01-31, 19:29:42
jp: Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
np: Asia - The Definitive Collection (In memory of John Wetton, who passed away exactly 3 years ago.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2020-01-31, 22:30:09
Np> Elton John ~ Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Yep.  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-01, 19:46:12
Soen - Lykaia *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2020-02-02, 17:39:19
The Contortionist - Clairvoyant (from the equally named album)

I got the hint to listen to this from my 15yr old son :D
truly demanding and sophisticated music, here....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-02-02, 21:47:46
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-02-03, 20:08:05
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-02-05, 17:04:45
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2020-02-02, 17:39:19
The Contortionist - Clairvoyant (from the equally named album)

a got the hint to listen to this from my 15yr old son :D
truly demanding and sophisticated music, here....

I remember that name. So I did a quick search through the forum, and Nicky has them in his pantheon. ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2020-02-02, 21:47:46
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3

Hmm that's interesting. I think his first and second album are pretty good. Haven't really listened to the rest. It's not on Spotify either.

Now listening to:
Thoughts Factory - "Elements" (Bandcamp page (https://thoughtsfactorymrrartist.bandcamp.com/album/elements) and they're also on Spotify)
A German Progressive Metal band which reminds me a lot of Dream Theater. Some parts even feel a little bit 'plagiarised'. There's also some Threshold in there and I think Haken. Pretty cool!

Before that I was listening to:
Different Light - "Binary Suns (Part 1: Operant Condition)" (Bandcamp page (https://progressivegears.bandcamp.com/album/binary-suns-part-1), no Spotify)
Never heard of them before, but apparently they make good Neo-Prog. Makes me think a bit of Pendragon. Check it out!

Both albums were recently released.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-02-05, 19:48:51
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-02-06, 20:14:04
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-02-05, 19:48:51
Frost* - Falling Satellites

Such a great album! To be honest, when I compare the three albums, I think this one is the most consistent. Of "Milliontown" I play mostly two or three songs and I can't remember when I last played anything of "Experiments In Mass Appeal". That second album didn't really age well.
I just hope we don't have to wait another eight years before a fourth album emerges. They're amazing musicians and I consider Jem Godfrey to be some kind of genius. He and John are a fantastic team.

Just listened to:
Karfagen - "Birds Of Passage" (Bandcamp page (https://antonykalugin.bandcamp.com/album/birds-of-passage-high-res-24bit-48) and Spotify)
A really nice album. It consists of two big epics (that's of course what this album is all about) and two shorter (and somewhat filler) songs. When I first started listening to this, those two big songs felt a bit like a mixed bag. But after a while I really began to like it. There's a lot of classic prog in there, like Genesis and Yes and there's also Flower Kings and Spock's Beard. Haha a mixed bag indeed, well mixed and a good bag.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2020-02-08, 01:28:26
NP> Daydream XI ~ The Circus of the Tattered and Torn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2020-02-08, 01:29:01
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2020-02-02, 17:39:19
The Contortionist - Clairvoyant (from the equally named album)

a got the hint to listen to this from my 15yr old son :D
truly demanding and sophisticated music, here....

That's quite heavy  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-02-08, 17:36:13
Just played:
Different Light - "Binary Suns (Part 1: Operant Condition)" (Bandcamp page (https://progressivegears.bandcamp.com/album/binary-suns-part-1), now also on Spotify)

And now playing:
The Script - "Sunsets & Full Moons"
A very short album. It has about the same lenght as a typical Neal Morse epic. There's more adventure to be found on a Neal Morse written epic though.
Still, this is not really bad per se. To be honest I was lured into listening to this by my girlfriend. She is a fan of these guys and she persuaded me to go with her to a concert next month. It's pop. A bit rock-y sometimes, but mostly pop and occassionally even some r*p. :-X
Yet after listening to this half hour of sweet pop goodness for a good month or two I began liking parts of it. Yes, I am enjoying it. I think that (partly) has to do with the fact that this is some sort of concept album. Perhaps I'll do an analysis of the lyrics some time.
Still some homework left to do with their previous albums. Dunno if I can take a full hour of this music, but who knows!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-08, 19:30:43
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-02-06, 20:14:04
Such a great album! To be honest, when I compare the three albums, I think this one is the most consistent. Of "Milliontown" I play mostly two or three songs and I can't remember when I last played anything of "Experiments In Mass Appeal". That second album didn't really age well.
I just hope we don't have to wait another eight years before a fourth album emerges. They're amazing musicians and I consider Jem Godfrey to be some kind of genius. He and John are a fantastic team.
Well, I still consider 'Milliontown' my favourite Frost* album. I was and am still blown away when I play it. Falling Satellites second and EIMA third.

np: Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light

I really love this album from 2010. Such a shame the band isn't active again, as fas as I know :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-02-08, 20:55:59
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-08, 19:30:43
Well, I still consider 'Milliontown' my favourite Frost* album. I was and am still blown away when I play it. Falling Satellites second and EIMA third.

I was also blown away by "Milliontown" the first time I heard it. And the second time. And the third... and... and... ;D
Black Light Machine is probably still my favourite song by Frost*. And the title track is pretty cool too! 8) (But it tends to drag on for a little bit too long in my opinion.)

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-08, 19:30:43
np: Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light

I really love this album from 2010. Such a shame the band isn't active again, as fas as I know :-\.

Another great album! Good idea! But isn't it from 2007? ;)

Now playing:
Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-08, 21:09:01
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2020-02-08, 20:55:59
Another great album! Good idea! But isn't it from 2007? ;)
You're right. I was playing it on Spotify, where '2010' was mentioned ::)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-02-09, 21:34:49
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-02-06, 20:14:04
I just hope we don't have to wait another eight years before a fourth album emerges. They're amazing musicians and I consider Jem Godfrey to be some kind of genius. He and John are a fantastic team.
As far as I know they're busy with a new album. I'm following Frost* on Twitter and Jem is positive about 'Butterbreak Studios', home of 3 more new Frost* songs :).

jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence
np: Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-02-10, 19:26:44
jp: Kingcrow - Phlegethon
np: Blind Ego - Numb
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 16:24:29
Now listening to:
Thoughts Factory - "Elements" (Bandcamp page (https://thoughtsfactorymrrartist.bandcamp.com/album/elements))
I'm really enjoying this album. It has just the right amount of melody that is needed on a Progressive Metal release.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 18:00:22
Mangala Vallis - "Voices" (Bandcamp page (https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mangala-vallis-voices))
First listening. Not bad. I see myself listening to this again. It's in the Symphonic Prog and Neo-Prog camp. It's an Italian band, so I half suspected them to be singing in Italian, but it's English. For similarities bands like Magic Pie come to mind immediately.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-02-12, 19:20:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 18:00:22
Mangala Vallis - "Voices" (Bandcamp page (https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mangala-vallis-voices))
It's in the Symphonic Prog and Neo-Prog camp. It's an Italian band, so I half suspected them to be singing in Italian, but it's English.
Could be interesting for me, will check it out. I have been listening to three albums from Kingcrow lately (also an Italian band singing English ;)) and Blind Ego. Preparing for the gig I'll be attending in March.

Blind Ego - Liquid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2020-02-12, 19:56:08
Now playing a Playlist of the best Porcupine Tree songs.
Currently Buying New Soul from Recordings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 20:43:57
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-02-12, 19:20:06
Could be interesting for me, will check it out. I have been listening to three albums from Kingcrow lately (also an Italian band singing English ;)) and Blind Ego. Preparing for the gig I'll be attending in March.

Blind Ego - Liquid

I listened to a song, I think it was called Burning Alive, and was pleasantly surprised. Sounds like it could do very well on a radio station too. (Reminded me of Kensington.)
I'll make sure to listen to the album once it is released.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2020-02-12, 19:56:08
Now playing a Playlist of the best Porcupine Tree songs.
Currently Buying New Soul from Recordings.

That's funny, I did exactly the same thing a few days ago. It reminded me of the quality of that band. Not every song is as good as the next, but I think I can say that every song is at least 'pretty nice'.

Now listening to:
Asia - "Silent Nation"
Why is John Payne not back with Asia? I really like this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-02-13, 17:40:48
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 20:43:57
Now listening to:
Asia - "Silent Nation"
Why is John Payne not back with Asia? I really like this album.
Asia featuring John Payne released an album in 2018 under the name 'Dukes Of The Orient'. They don't use the name Asia anymore out of respect for John Wetton. Erik Norlander also plays on this album. I own it and it is great 😎🤘.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-02-13, 18:50:35
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-02-13, 17:40:48
Asia featuring John Payne released an album in 2018 under the name 'Dukes Of The Orient'. They don't use the name Asia anymore out of respect for John Wetton. Erik Norlander also plays on this album. I own it and it is great 😎🤘.

Yeah I know, I have that album (and now that you mention it, I just have to play it). But they're also touring as "Asia Featuring John Payne" (with Frank Klepacki on drums haha).
So they're still using the name of Asia. Also, I think out of anyone John Payne has the rights to use that name. Most Asia albums have him as a singer.
Why are Geoffrey Downes and John not teaming up again? Is it because Geoff's in Yes now? They're not that active either.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-14, 19:38:10
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-02-13, 18:50:35
So they're still using the name of Asia. Also, I think out of anyone John Payne has the rights to use that name. Most Asia albums have him as a singer.
Why are Geoffrey Downes and John not teaming up again? Is it because Geoff's in Yes now? They're not that active either.
Don't know, but this Wikipedia page explains a lot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_featuring_John_Payne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_featuring_John_Payne)  ;).

np: Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir

Released today. While I'm waiting for the cd to arrive, I'm listening to it on Spotify. Second spin, more rock than prog I'd say, yet very enjoyable 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2020-02-16, 20:57:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-14, 19:38:10
Don't know, but this Wikipedia page explains a lot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_featuring_John_Payne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_featuring_John_Payne)  ;).

It explains a lot, but not all.
The 'real' Asia is also active with Billy Sherwood filling Wetton's shoes. No Howe either, so there's no 'classic lineup' anymore. I think Payne comes closest now.
Seems like a 'Yes without Jon' debate now. Sorry. ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-14, 19:38:10np: Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir

Released today. While I'm waiting for the cd to arrive, I'm listening to it on Spotify. Second spin, more rock than prog I'd say, yet very enjoyable 8).

Also listened to it twice now and I think it's very enjoyable.

Now listening to:
Neal Morse Band - "The Great Adventure"

By the way, what happened to the Morsefest dvd/Blu-ray releases? Morsefest 2018 is still gonna get a release or what? The "Jesus Christ - The Exorcist" musical, isn't it?

And what about Morsefest 2019? With Flying Colors and "The Great Adventure"? The only thing I know is that there's going to be a Live in Brno release, but that's no Morsefest.

Ah well, patience is a virtue I guess...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2020-02-17, 18:59:52
NP> Steve Hackett ~ Genesis Revisited II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-02-18, 20:10:57
jp:  Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-02-20, 09:15:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-02-12, 18:00:22
Mangala Vallis - "Voices" (Bandcamp page (https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mangala-vallis-voices))
First listening. Not bad. I see myself listening to this again. It's in the Symphonic Prog and Neo-Prog camp. It's an Italian band, so I half suspected them to be singing in Italian, but it's English. For similarities bands like Magic Pie come to mind immediately.

And now I'm listening to Mangala Vallis - "Voices" again. (Bandcamp page (https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mangala-vallis-voices))
It's pretty good. Actually, of all the releases I've heard in February so far, this could be one of the best.

Today I also listened to:
Sunrise Auranaut - "The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn" (Bandcamp page (https://sunriseauranaut.bandcamp.com/album/the-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn))
and
Heavy Moon - "Heavy Moon 16" (Bandcamp page (https://heavymoons.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-moon-16))
But both didn't do anything for me.

Yes, I had to work early, so plenty of time to listen to some music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-21, 19:57:35
jp: Kingcrow - In Crescendo
np: Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-22, 20:26:57
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected (Just beautiful, looking forward to the new album that will be released this year 8)).
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times (Too long ago that I played this album).
Gazpacho - Demon (After 'Tick Tock' and 'Night' my third favourite Gazpacho album).

jp: Magnum - The Serpent Rings (Second spin, pleasantly surprised. Will get more airplay).
np: Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir (More and more impressed by this album, looking forward to hearing it live *horns*).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-02-24, 19:18:15
jp: Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
np: Kingcrow - The Persistence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2020-02-25, 16:04:18
NP> Soulsplitter ~ Salutogenesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-02-26, 19:00:26
jp: Leprous - Malina
np: Antimatter - Black Market Enlightenment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-02-28, 11:58:19
Now listening to:
Gabriel - "New Life" (Bandcamp page (https://gabrielnewlife.bandcamp.com/album/new-life-2), not on Spotify)

Interesting. Actually, I don't know what to think. I can hear that he's not a bad singer, but he uses his voice in a very strange way sometimes. Musically it's alright, albeit a bit tame. Apparently Clive Nolan plays along. Don't know which songs, but at least the title track. Also the Pendragon drummer Jan Vincent Velazco and Steve Rothery play a part. And Dave Kerzner (of In Continuum and Sound Of Contact).
For me, nothing really stands out now. It might change, dunno. Perhaps you can give it a listen.

Oh, he sounds nothing like the other Gabriel we know. ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2020-02-28, 14:11:29
Recently been playing the Fish era MARILLION albums, mostly my son's choice; he's going to do a presentation on them in school :D

JP: MARILLION - Real to Reel (my absolute favorite, I so friggin' love this album!)
NP: Slash - Living the Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-28, 19:53:06
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

Finally I'm able to listen to this album, it was a long wait. Played it twice so far. It's more relaxing and emotional music than rock, a very calm album. Would have expected a few rockers in between :). But it will grow on me till the gig on 15th April, I'm sure 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Hi guys, just stopping to say hello after somewhat like two (three?) years  :-[ Basically, I went on holidays in New-Zealand and never reconnected with the Room. Happy to see that Teunis, Mad and PH are still on board! What about the others?

Oh yes...

NP Threshold - Legend of the Shires

I really like that one, pretty much all of it and especially the opener and the ballads. I also like Glynn Morgan's voice but I was not afraid since I deeply enjoyed his singing on League of Lights Forever

I am thrilled that Threshold is coming to Australia (where I live now for those who don't remember :)) in a few months.

Anyway, I am back and plan to visit on a regular basis again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-02-29, 08:49:35
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Hi guys, just stopping to say hello after somewhat like two (three?) years  :-[ Basically, I went on holidays in New-Zealand and never reconnected with the Room. Happy to see that Teunis, Mad and PH are still on board! What about the others?

BUPIE!!!! So nice to see you again! :)
It's pretty much just Peter, Teunis, Maddox, Keyboardistmatt and me now. As you've probably noticed, Peter has sent out some newsletters trying to bring some of the old members back. And since you're here now, I'm assuming that it worked! At least for one now, which is great! Hopefully more will follow.

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Oh yes...

NP Threshold - Legend of the Shires

I really like that one, pretty much all of it and especially the opener and the ballads. I also like Glynn Morgan's voice but I was not afraid since I deeply enjoyed his singing on League of Lights Forever

I am thrilled that Threshold is coming to Australia (where I live now for those who don't remember :)) in a few months.
That album is one of their very best! And very high on my year list of 2017! Great album! So much melody and at the same time it's heavy and proggy. Fantastic!

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Anyway, I am back and plan to visit on a regular basis again!
That's so cool! You've got a bit of catching up to do :D but then again, things have been very quiet here for the last two years (or maybe even more?). Hopefully things will change. Anyway, your return is a big step in the right direction for The Room.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2020-02-29, 16:24:03
Welcome back, Bupie!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-02-29, 20:30:40
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Anyway, I am back and plan to visit on a regular basis again!
Hi Bupie, good to see you here, welcome back 8).

Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Yogi Lang - A Way Out Of Here
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2020-03-03, 10:42:39
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2020-02-28, 23:14:00
Hi guys, just stopping to say hello after somewhat like two (three?) years  :-[ Basically, I went on holidays in New-Zealand and never reconnected with the Room. Happy to see that Teunis, Mad and PH are still on board! What about the others?

Dude, welcome back!!  ;D

How's life down under?

QuoteOh yes...

NP Threshold - Legend of the Shires

I really like that one, pretty much all of it and especially the opener and the ballads. I also like Glynn Morgan's voice but I was not afraid since I deeply enjoyed his singing on League of Lights Forever

I am thrilled that Threshold is coming to Australia (where I live now for those who don't remember :)) in a few months.

Nice one.
I didn't like the album at first but after some (10+) spins, it got better and better.
Had to get used to the singer though.
I was happy that Wilson fill in the spot after Mac died.
I really liked For the Journey.

QuoteAnyway, I am back and plan to visit on a regular basis again!

Yay!!!  *ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-05, 20:05:05
today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Kingcrow - In Crescendo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-03-06, 19:19:16
jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence
np: Psychotic Waltz - The God-Shaped Void
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-03-09, 19:44:34
pp: Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
jp: John Holden - Rise And Fall
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2020-03-10, 20:13:31
NP The Watch - Tracks From The Alps

BP: Pallas - Fragments From The Edge Of Time, a free promo that was handed out at the Pendragon gig to draw people to the Pallas gig in September. It is an excerpt of the retrospective anthology Edge Of Time that explores the atmospheric and cinematic side of the band with reworkings of tracks from their back catalogue. Quite enjoyable actually. I left Pallas aside a bit after Alan Reed left and XXV did not really click, but I am trying again now. Wearewhoweare I rather enjoyed yesterday on Bandcamp, next up is XXV of which I also happen to have a promo copy.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-03-10, 21:54:39
NP:
Anubis - "Homeless" (Bandcamp page (https://anubismusic.bandcamp.com/album/homeless), also on Spotify)

This is actually the first time that I make a real effort to listen to this band. I tried before, but for some reason couldn't persevere. This time, things are different. I am really liking what I hear. This is the fourth spin already. Three times in the early morning and now in the evening.
Evenings are definitely better for music listening.
The singer reminds me of a mix of Peter Nicholls (IQ), Marco Glühmann (Sylvan) and occasionally even Ross Jennings (Haken). Musically, there's some Phil Collins in the drums for sure (the 80s Phil Collins, not the 2020 Phil Collins :-X (bad joke)).
Best discovery of the month for now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-03-11, 19:38:15
jp: RPWL - Tales From Outer Space 8)
np: Anubis - Homeless (An interesting album indeed, second spin now :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-12, 20:18:38
jp: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours  8)
np: Kingcrow - The Persistence  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2020-03-17, 01:30:28
NP> Wolverine ~ Machina Viva
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-03-17, 19:13:44
Leprous - Live At Rockefeller Music Hall  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-19, 19:50:49
pp: Arena - Songs From The Lion's Cage  8)
np: Neal Morse - Hope And Future (Gift from Neal, cool :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2020-03-20, 02:17:53
NP> Green Carnation ~ A Blessing in Disguise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-03-20, 20:15:58
jp: Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2020-03-21, 15:22:54
NP Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-21, 20:01:59
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Stars Aligned
np: Anubis - Homeless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-03-22, 21:42:13
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure  *horns*

now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, like (almost) every Sunday evening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-03-23, 16:35:41
Genesis - We can't dance

I do hope that you and your loved ones are all safe and well.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-03-23, 17:48:15
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2020-03-23, 16:35:41
Genesis - We can't dance

I do hope that you and your loved ones are all safe and well.

That's funny!
I was listening to exactly the same album today!
By the way, welcome back Iggy! It's been a while! How are you?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-03-23, 20:01:29
pp: Threshold - March Of Progress
np: Moonrise - Travel Within
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-03-23, 20:34:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-03-23, 17:48:15
That's funny!
I was listening to exactly the same album today!
By the way, welcome back Iggy! It's been a while! How are you?

So far so good. I am retired now due to being made redundant (which was a good thing).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-03-24, 20:13:41
jp: Soen - Lotus
np: Circus Maximus - Havoc
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-26, 20:40:29
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

now listening to a 'Best Of Riverside' playlist on Spotify by InsideOut. For who is interested:  link (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JvZhOW1Dm2Fv623InGHUQ)

very enjoyable 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-03-27, 15:51:35
I am listening and watching Similtude of a dream live in Tilburg at the moment. Great Band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-03-27, 20:03:23
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2020-03-27, 15:51:35
I am listening and watching Similtude of a dream live in Tilburg at the moment. Great Band.
8). I wanted to buy 'The Great Adventour 2019 ~ Live In Brno', but it's only released on Blu-Ray and not on DVD :'( .

Working at home has some advantage: listening to my own music this afternoon:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Anathema - Universal

jp: Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue
np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-03-28, 13:01:31
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-03-27, 20:03:23
8). I wanted to buy 'The Great Adventour 2019 ~ Live In Brno', but it's only released on Blu-Ray and not on DVD :'( .

It is very good. It might be worth upgrading your system to include a Blu Ray.

Working from home has many advantages. I spent most of my last 3 years working from home. The cat was very happy.


NP Home Invasion - Steven Wilson
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-28, 13:45:59
The DVD player I own is old, but works fine, great sound. But if it is broken, I'll certainly buy a Blu-Ray player.

jp: Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
np: Subsignal - Paraíso 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-03-28, 15:01:49
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-28, 13:45:59
The DVD player I own is old, but works fine, great sound. But if it is broken, I'll certainly buy a Blu-Ray player.


Yep I get that.

Especially with everything that is going on at the moment.

Stay safe.

NP The Persistence - Kingcrow

A band that I don't know but am enjoying. Serves me right I should have been to the room more often as there are so many great recommendations.

Are the other Albums as good?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-28, 17:52:13
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-03-28, 15:01:49
NP The Persistence - Kingcrow

Are the other Albums as good?
Most of the time the album you discover the band with will remain your favourite. I discovered this band because I attended a Blind Ego gig. The other band that was playing was Kingcrow, so I started listening to their latest release ' The Persistence' before and it blew me away 😎. Other albums are also great, but IMO their latest is their top album. But have a listen 😏. And it's a  great live band too 🤘.

this afternoon:
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Muse - The 2nd Law
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-28, 20:59:25
jp: Kingcrow - Eidos
np: Damian Wilson - Let's Start A Commune
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2020-03-29, 14:56:19
Anesthetize - Porcupine Tree
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-03-29, 21:40:42
pp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
pp: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

np: Ayreon - Electric Castle Live And Other Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-03-30, 14:33:11
While working @ home:
Blind Ego - Numb (remastered)
Huis - Abandoned
IQ - Ever (2018 Remix)

np: Gazpacho - Soyuz

Every disadvantage has its advantage I'd say, enjoying my own music 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-03-30, 16:01:46
Yes - Songs from Tsongas which is an awesome concert  *horns* I saw it in the Royal Albert Hall in 2003 happy days.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-03-30, 19:21:58
pp: The Lens - A Word In Your Eye
np: All Traps On Earth - A Drop Of Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-02, 19:30:02
It's been a nice working day, played:
Airbag - Disconnected
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Gazpacho - Night
The Gentle Storm - The Diary (Gentle version)
Toto - Turn Back

np: The Flower Kings - Waiting For Miracles
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-04-03, 16:45:28
When in Rome - Genesis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-03, 20:10:05
Today:
Muse - The Resistance
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Toto - Toto XIV
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts

jp: Toto - Old Is New
np: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-04-04, 12:50:20
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-03, 20:10:05

np: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea

I'll be interested to hear what you make of this.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-04-04, 13:03:46
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2020-04-03, 16:45:28
When in Rome - Genesis

Preparing for the Genesis reunion shows? ;)

Now playing:
Genesis - "Abacab"
I included and rearranged some tracks to make it as follows:

1. Abacab
2. You Might Recall (of "3×3" EP)
3. No Reply At All
4. Naminanu (B-side)
5. Dodo/Lurker
6. Submarine (B-side)
7. Me & Virgil (of "3×3" EP)
8. Keep It Dark
9. Me & Sarah Jane
10. Another Record
11. Who Dunnit?
12. Man On The Corner
13. Like It Or Not
14. Paperlate (of "3×3" EP)

Makes a really cool album. 8)
Still, Who Dunnit? is terrible.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:31:49
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-03, 20:10:05
np: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-04-04, 12:50:20
I'll be interested to hear what you make of this.
I was playing it because I'm thinking about attending a Gazpacho/Pure Reason Revolution gig later this year because of Gazpacho. Well, it's a kind of electronic/pop/prog mix and actually it wasn't that bad, though I won't run to my local record shop ;).  In some reviews Pink Floyd was mentioned as an influence, but I didn't hear that ::). Fact is that I prefer male vocals, but the music is okay. Now I know I can order the tickets.

Today:
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Riverside - Wasteland
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33
Toto - Live In Tokyo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:42:24
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2020-04-04, 13:03:46
Preparing for the Genesis reunion shows? ;)



Sadly not I couldn't get tickets. However things may change in the crazy scary world that we live in now.

Played earlier

Led Zeppelin - The song remains the same

5th Concert I have been to this week  :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:45:13
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:31:49
I was playing it because I'm thinking about attending a Gazpacho/Pure Reason Revolution gig later this year because of Gazpacho. Well, it's a kind of electronic/pop/prog mix and actually it wasn't that bad, though I won't run to my local record shop ;).  In some reviews Pink Floyd was mentioned as an influence, but I didn't hear that ::). Fact is that I prefer male vocals, but the music is okay. Now I know I can order the tickets.



I saw their 'Last Concert' wheen they played the Dark Third which is pretty good. The are probably the ultimate prog band as every album is very different.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-04-05, 21:46:25
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:45:13
I saw their 'Last Concert' wheen they played the Dark Third which is pretty good. The are probably the ultimate prog band as every album is very different.
I'll listen to 'The Dark Third' and will let you know ...

Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony

jp: DeeExpus - Half Way Home
np: Kingcrow - In Crescendo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2020-04-06, 09:21:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-04, 20:31:49
  In some reviews Pink Floyd was mentioned as an influence, but I didn't hear that ::). Fact is that I prefer male vocals, but the music is okay. Now I know I can order the tickets.


There are some influences on their first album, especially some of the titles, The Bright Ambassadors of Morning is a part of the Echoes lyrics, but that totally changed on Amor Vincit Omnia.
That one was way different from what they've done before.
Never heard their third album but Eupnea is a very good album. Really like it.

NP> Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

It really is Astonishing.  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-04-06, 17:03:13
Just found some 45's
Recently played
Run Like the Fox - Squire and White
Space Station No 5 - Sammy Hagar
All right now/ My Brother Jake/ Wishing Well - Free
Killer Queen - Queen
Mutually Assured Destruction - Ian Gillan
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-06, 18:52:55
Today:
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Frost* - Milliontown
IQ - Resistance

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2020-04-07, 13:19:52
NP> Iron Maiden ~ Powerslave

I need something heavy today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-07, 19:13:01
Today:
Leprous - Pitfalls *horns*
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir 8)

np: Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third (I'm afraid not my cup of tea ... :-\)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-08, 15:05:38
Today:
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
Soen - Lotus
Subsignal - La Muerta

np: Toto - Kingdom Of Desire *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-08, 19:43:38
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-09, 18:42:41
Today: the shelf with the character 'K':
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Kayak - The Best of Kayak
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)

I love working @ home 8) ;)

np: Kingcrow - Eidos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-09, 20:23:06
RPWL - Tales From Outer Space

Really great neoprog album with great guitar solos from mr. Kalle Wallner and beautiful melodies 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-04-10, 10:22:46
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2020-04-06, 09:21:04
NP> Dream Theater ~ The Astonishing

It really is Astonishing.  *horns*

I agree. This album is so much better than people want you to believe. Is it the best Dream Theater album? Probably not :) but it's far from a bad album. Bands would do anything to produce an album like this.
That being said, I think Dream Theater's peak is between 1999 and 2007. I played "Scenes From A Memory" a few days ago and it still feels fresh. In my opinion, with "Systematic Chaos" they released their last 5 star album. Although I have trouble with some of the lyrics and 'feel' on that album. But musically it was still very good. After that, I think Dream Theater started to shift away a bit from what it once was. I'm not a "No Portnoy, No Dream Theater" guy, but I do prefer him to Mangini. "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" has some amazing pieces of music along with some not so good. But the album is very long, so if you would make a disc with only the best songs it would still be 40 to 50 minutes of amazing music. That's the way I prefer to look at things like that. I was a bit disappointed with their self-titled album and probably disillusioned as well. "The Astonishing" was a step up again and "Distance Over Time" is really really good actually. Their best with Mangini I think.

Wow, that's a long rant...

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-06, 18:52:55
Today:
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Frost* - Milliontown
IQ - Resistance

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)

Some fine albums there Teunis. I was wondering if you could convince me of the qualities of "Resistance". I've still yet to really listen to that album. My initial reaction was that it sounded more like a continuation of "The Road Of Bones", but with less impact. The sound is the same, but nothing stood out to me. I need someone to encourage me to listen to it, because whenever I start listening, I get the urge to play "The Road Of Bones" instead. ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-09, 18:42:41
Today: the shelf with the character 'K':
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Kayak - The Best of Kayak
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)

What a great idea. Am I wrong to predict some Leprous, Lana Lane, The Lens, Yogi Lang, Steve Lukather and Lonely Robot today?
Actually, I was checking your Listening Profile (https://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=200.0), and I think you might want to update that one a bit as it was last updated thirteen years ago. ;)

So, now it's time to tell you all what I've been listening to, the last couple of days:

I'm really into the Anubis album "Homeless". It makes me think of IQ. It's definitely Neo-Prog. Very melodic and with an emphasis on the guitar solos. Also, anyone else hear Echolyn into this? If you don't know what I'm talking about, listen to "I Heard You Listening" by Echolyn, a great album. Anyway, I really like the last song Gone and this album is a contender for best of 2020.

Also Jonathan Hultén is something I listen to regularly. This guy just appeared out of nowhere. Apparently he is the guitarist for a metal band called Tribulation, but this is no metal AT ALL. In fact, "Chants From Another Place" is the most ambient album I've heard this year and it's really beautiful! Beautiful acoustic guitar, beautiful vocals.

Another band to watch closely is Inner Odyssey. Last month they released "The Void" and fans of Porcupine Tree, Riverside, Dream Theater and Haken should take notice. The album fascinates me from beginning to end. Please, do yourself a favour and check it out.

Same goes for The Oneira, a band from Greece and Italy. I think you could stick the same label of references on this album: "Injection". Both The Oneira and Inner Odyssey have a strong 80s synthesizer sound and AOR sensibility on their albums.

These four albums are what I'm listening to the most at the moment. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-04-10, 15:10:27
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-04-10, 10:22:46

Some fine albums there Teunis. I was wondering if you could convince me of the qualities of "Resistance". I've still yet to really listen to that album. My initial reaction was that it sounded more like a continuation of "The Road Of Bones", but with less impact. The sound is the same, but nothing stood out to me. I need someone to encourage me to listen to it, because whenever I start listening, I get the urge to play "The Road Of Bones" instead. ;D


I am not Teunis but I agree with you about the resistance. I will say that the track Fallout has glimpses(or shades) of Awaken which can't be a bad thing  :)

Played Yesterday Pride and Songs from the Lions Cage
Today Immortal and Contagion Max which is sadly topical.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2020-04-11, 04:36:15
NP Ultravox - Vienna

JF - The Jam - This is a modern world

A bit of late 70s/early 80s nostalgia, brings back some good memories. Vienna is a real masterpiece in its own right though : Sleepwalk, New Europeans, Passing Strangers, Vienna ...

Maybe I'll play the Stranglers' Black and White album next to stay in the mood, one of my first vinyle buys back in the time.

Sorry it took me a while to re-log but thanks for the warm welcome back everyone  ;)



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2020-04-12, 14:13:32
Yesterday
- The Visitor, Pepper's Ghost and the Seventh Degree of Separation
Today
- The Unquiet Sky and Double Vision
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2020-04-12, 17:28:38
I was listening to:

Jordan Rudess - "Wired For Madness"
I think this is really a fantastic album. This does not sound like a keyboard player's album, but rather a band effort. And a very good one at that. In fact, I think I even prefer this to the (also impressive) Dream Theater album.

Manuel Schmid & Marek Arnold - "Zeiten"
A fantastic album. It's very very poppy, but the arrangements are so interesting. And the singing is in German, which is strange for a bit but it doesn't bother me at all.

Fervent Mind - "Tranquilize"
Very clever music, for people who like Porcupine Tree.

NP: Pattern-Seeking Animals - "Pattern-Seeking Animals"
So much looking forward to their second album which will be released not too long from now.

I'm really nearing completion regarding my 2019 album list. Haha!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-13, 20:58:16
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-04-10, 10:22:46
I was wondering if you could convince me of the qualities of "Resistance". I've still yet to really listen to that album. My initial reaction was that it sounded more like a continuation of "The Road Of Bones", but with less impact. The sound is the same, but nothing stood out to me. I need someone to encourage me to listen to it, because whenever I start listening, I get the urge to play "The Road Of Bones" instead. ;D
Don't know if I can convince you, all I know is that it needs time to sink in. Give it some time, it's a grower. I have my goosebump moments while playing it. A church organ on disc 1 (don't know the exact track) and the song 'Fire And Security' on disc 2. But playing cd 1 and 2 after each other seems long indeed.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-04-10, 10:22:46
What a great idea. Am I wrong to predict some Leprous, Lana Lane, The Lens, Yogi Lang, Steve Lukather and Lonely Robot today?
Actually, I was checking your Listening Profile (https://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=200.0), and I think you might want to update that one a bit as it was last updated thirteen years ago. ;)
Didn't play the 'L' the day after, but it's an impressive list you mention. Great idea :). And I might update the listening profile, very dated indeed ;D.
And I've tried 'Oneira' too, but it didn't grip me enough to listen to it again.

Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2020-04-11, 04:36:15
NP Ultravox - Vienna

A bit of late 70s/early 80s nostalgia, brings back some good memories. Vienna is a real masterpiece in its own right though : Sleepwalk, New Europeans, Passing Strangers, Vienna ...
Great call 8). My roots are in the eighties as well :D.

Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2020-04-12, 14:13:32
Yesterday
- The Visitor, Pepper's Ghost and the Seventh Degree of Separation
Today
- The Unquiet Sky and Double Vision
You seem to be in an Arena mood, enjoy *horns*.

pp:
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3
Toto - 40 Tours Arond The Sun

jp: Kingcrow - In Crescendo
np: Airbag - Machines And Men (New track from the album that will be releases in June. Very promising 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-14, 15:27:32
pp:
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (Revisited)
Leprous - Malina

jp: Muse - Origin of Symmetry
np: Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-04-14, 18:09:03
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-13, 20:58:16
Don't know if I can convince you, all I know is that it needs time to sink in. Give it some time, it's a grower. I have my goosebump moments while playing it. A church organ on disc 1 (don't know the exact track) and the song 'Fire And Security' on disc 2. But playing cd 1 and 2 after each other seems long indeed.

I'll make sure to listen to it today or tomorrow! I promise! And I will pay attention especially to the church organ and Fire And Security. ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-13, 20:58:16
Didn't play the 'L' the day after, but it's an impressive list you mention. Great idea :). And I might update the listening profile, very dated indeed ;D.
And I've tried 'Oneira' too, but it didn't grip me enough to listen to it again.

Too bad about Oneira, but we still have many other things in common. ;)

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-13, 20:58:16
Great call 8). My roots are in the eighties as well :D.

My roots are not (well, I was born in the eighties ::)) but I seem to like eighties music, so I put this on my list.


I was playing:
Moon Halo - "Chroma"
Teunis, I know you have also listened to this album. What do you think about it? Any favourite songs?
I think the two best songs are the first and second of the album (The Web and Seize The Day), but I also really like Rise Up, Let Me Out (with the happy second half) and the funky What's Your Name. There's some very tasty electronic sounds spread on the album!

NP:
Different Light - "Binary Suns (Part 1: Operant Condition)"
Hmm... I said somewhere that it sounds like Pendragon. This is true, but the singer also sounds like Jon Davison (Glass Hammer and Yes) and naturally this means it sounds a bit like Yes too. Sometimes there are harmony vocals in a way that Steven Wilson does.
The piano is very much present in all of the songs. I guess it sounds a bit like Spock's Beard too at times.
So many references! Haha!
All I want to say is, it's pretty good! If you haven't already listened to it, you should give it a chance.
If you want a taster: YouTube sample (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU0u5WM17Fc&list=PLkcuMxT8EEtOq37935fCeeBP2oVTiQkH2). They do have a single out, but in my opinion it's the weakest of the album and not representative of the music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-14, 19:44:43
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-04-14, 18:09:03
Moon Halo - "Chroma"
Teunis, I know you have also listened to this album. What do you think about it? Any favourite songs?
That's right, once or maybe twice and I liked what I heard. On my list 'to listen to again', but too soon to mention favourites already. To be continued ... ;).

Quote from: PH
Different Light - "Binary Suns (Part 1: Operant Condition)"
Hmm... I said somewhere that it sounds like Pendragon. This is true, but the singer also sounds like Jon Davison (Glass Hammer and Yes) and naturally this means it sounds a bit like Yes too. Sometimes there are harmony vocals in a way that Steven Wilson does. The piano is very much present in all of the songs. I guess it sounds a bit like Spock's Beard too at times.
Already on my 'to listen' list due to a positive review I assume. The Pendragon comparison is promising, the Yes and Spock's Beard one not ;). I'll listen to it and will let you know if it's a 'stayer'.

np: Nektar - The Other Side

Was also on my 'to check out' list. Not anymore, not really my taste ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-04-14, 20:13:03
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-14, 19:44:43
That's right, once or maybe twice and I liked what I heard. On my list 'to listen to again', but too soon to mention favourites already. To be continued ... ;).

Yeah, two times is not enough. I think I played it six times already. :P I think it's really good!

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-14, 19:44:43
Already on my 'to listen' list due to a positive review I assume. The Pendragon comparison is promising, the Yes and Spock's Beard one not ;). I'll listen to it and will let you know if it's a 'stayer'.

To me it sounded more like Pendragon than anything else.
On Progwereld (https://www.progwereld.org/recensie/different-light-binary-suns-part-i/) they mention Asia, Styx, Final Conflict and Arena. ::)
Actually, there was a part on the album that had a strong Asia sound. Styx I wouldn't know, Final Conflict neither (don't even know that band). To my ears it doesn't sound like Arena at all! I don't get it... Perhaps he had the wrong disc in his player.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-14, 19:44:43
np: Nektar - The Other Side

Was also on my 'to check out' list. Not anymore, not really my taste ...

Too bad... Nice to see you trying some of the things that I mentioned earlier. ;D

Returning the favour: ;)
IQ - "Resistance"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-04-15, 12:38:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-04-14, 20:13:03
Returning the favour: ;)
IQ - "Resistance"

For some reason yesterday this album did much better. Some parts fell into place. Two hours is very long though.
Thanks Teunis. I'll give it another shot today and then I'll comment on the things you mentioned earlier. Now I have good hopes that it will finally click with me!

Previously played:
Pure Reason Revolution - "Eupnea"
This is good! Some parts reminded me of "The Dark Third" a lot. I'll investigate further.

Now playing:
Joviac - "Here And Now"

Wow, very promising! On Spotify they have a playlist with their musical influences and it's quite an impressive list with everything I like as well. This goes on my discovery list to investigate further!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
about IQ - Resistance
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-04-15, 12:38:30
For some reason yesterday this album did much better. Some parts fell into place. Two hours is very long though.
Thanks Teunis. I'll give it another shot today and then I'll comment on the things you mentioned earlier. Now I have good hopes that it will finally click with me!
You're welcome. It took me several listenings as well. Two discs is long and you have to get into the music and the melodies. It is human not giving it enough time. IQ is one of my favourite (neo) prog bands and I do give it the time it needs. If you like the 'old' IQ, you definitely have to get used to it. Since 'The Road Of Bones' they are sounding much heavier, but that's no disadvantage for me :).

jp: Moon Halo - Chroma
You are right PH, the best tracks at the start and a few other beautiful songs. I do love the voice of Mark Atkinson, also like his Riversea albums. But overall 'much of the same' and some weaker tracks. Too less for a purchase as far as I'm concerned.

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Pleasantly surprised, very accessible music, unlike Yes ;). The intro of the opening track ... beautiful! And I do love the vocals as well. I don't hear the bands you listed (from reviews), it reminds me of the Dutch neoprog band 'Silhouette'. Will definitely get more airplay.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-04-16, 11:54:27
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
about IQ - ResistanceYou're welcome. It took me several listenings as well. Two discs is long and you have to get into the music and the melodies. It is human not giving it enough time. IQ is one of my favourite (neo) prog bands and I do give it the time it needs. If you like the 'old' IQ, you definitely have to get used to it. Since 'The Road Of Bones' they are sounding much heavier, but that's no disadvantage for me :).

I agree with you about it being human not giving it enough time. But this way they'll never get new fans. It's a strange phenomenon: an album doesn't grip you right away, but it's one of your favourite bands so you try and try and try (intrinsic motivation) and in the end you like it. But the ones who are not fans will never invest that much. They need outside motivation or extrinsic motivation. Last year I listened to the latest albums by The Script and Kensington. Two bands I normally don't listen to. I didn't like it at first, but I tried and tried and tried and in the end I liked it. What was my motivation? My girlfriend liked the bands and I desperately want to like everything she likes (well that's not true haha, but for the purpose of this example anyway).

The thing is, it doesn't always work like that, so sometimes we're lucky to like it in the end and sometimes we pretend to be (because we invested so much of our time in it). And sometimes we just simply don't like it.

I truly believe that investment in the music can lead to liking it, but there's also some sort of bias in it too. When you're already a fan of the band, you tell yourself that you have to like it. For me, there has to be *something* in the music that makes me get the idea that there's more to it than what I just heard (=to get intrincically motivated). When that *something* is not there, I'm likely not bothering with it.

What a ramble... Sorry about that. I was just clearing my mind. I don't even know why. But I'll leave it here so I can check if I still agree on myself in about a week. :P

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
jp: Moon Halo - Chroma
You are right PH, the best tracks at the start and a few other beautiful songs. I do love the voice of Mark Atkinson, also like his Riversea albums. But overall 'much of the same' and some weaker tracks. Too less for a purchase as far as I'm concerned.

I'm also not entirely sure about a purchase. In fact, I want to cut down the amount of albums that I buy. There's no need to buy an album and never listen to it again because in the end I didn't like it enough...

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Pleasantly surprised, very accessible music, unlike Yes ;).

Haha, yes I see what you mean. Good to see you like it! 8)

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
The intro of the opening track ... beautiful!

Yes I also think the intro is extremely gripping. The first minute or so of the song reminds me of something, but I don't know what it is.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-15, 20:20:52
And I do love the vocals as well. I don't hear the bands you listed (from reviews), it reminds me of the Dutch neoprog band 'Silhouette'. Will definitely get more airplay.

I don't hear those bands either. However, I think you're spot on about Silhouette. I remember their album "Moods" had a song about being at a Pendragon concert. So that makes full sense.


Yesterday evening I listened to:

Once And Future Band - "Deleted Scenes"

This is really good! Haha, I know I'm repeating myself a lot lately, but I listen to a lot when I'm in 'discovery mode' ;D and there's a lot of bad stuff as well, but I only mention the music here that I like.
This American band sounds like it belongs in the 70s. ProgArchives says 'Crossover Prog'. That's a very broad genre of course. When I open the Crossover Prog page on ProgArchives there's Supertramp and Phideaux, and I think that could be some of the references. But I guess we could also add Beatles.
Furthermore it reminds me of the music that Karel Svoboda composed for the TV anime series in the seventies (Vicky the Viking, Maya the Bee, Pinocchio, Nils Holgersson), anyone remember these?
Bottom line: it's very catchy and a great discovery for me.

I also listened to:
Illutia - "Un Sitio Sing Lugar"
A band from Argentina. Although they are not menioned on ProgArchives, they are definitely in the Neo-Prog genre. A bit of a mixed bag. Musically it's decent albeit not memorable. The singing gets on my nerves after a while. The last two songs were really nice, so maybe I'll try again.

And the last one:
Conception - "State Of Deception"
Pretty cool Progressive Metal album. Never heard of them before. The singer reminded me a lot of Roy Khan (ex-Kamelot), so I checked who it was. IT IS ROY KHAN! Wow, that was unexpected. I thought he left music business.
Anyway, people who like Progressive Metal should really check this out.


NP:
Zopp - "Zopp"
Saw this band being reviewed on Progwereld. First listening now. The intro (Swedish Love) sounds promising and the title is fitting. Let's see...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-16, 20:15:53
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-04-16, 11:54:27
It's a strange phenomenon: an album doesn't grip you right away, but it's one of your favourite bands so you try and try and try (intrinsic motivation) and in the end you like it. But the ones who are not fans will never invest that much.
That's the way it works. You are a fan of a certain band because of (albums from) their discography. I'll keep on buying the new releases and give it time. For new discoveries it has to grip you earlier, otherwise you won't listen again. But there is so much to listen to, you can't keep on playing all those albums. Sometimes there's a discovery for life, like I discovered Leprous (thanks to 'The Shattered Room' 8)) and Soen.

Quote from: PH
What a ramble... Sorry about that. I was just clearing my mind. I don't even know why. But I'll leave it here so I can check if I still agree on myself in about a week. :P
Don't have to apologise, it's quite entertaining ;D. And I'm curious about your thoughts after a week ;).

Quote from: PH
In fact, I want to cut down the amount of albums that I buy. There's no need to buy an album and never listen to it again because in the end I didn't like it enough...
Exactly my problem. I have listed my collection in Discogs and if you see what I hardly play of my purchases of, let's say the last two years ... Such a shame.

Quote from: PH
Once And Future Band - "Deleted Scenes"
Illutia - "Un Sitio Sing Lugar"
Conception - "State Of Deception"
Zopp - "Zopp"
From what I read from you, I might check out 'Once And Future Band' and 'Conception'. Roy Khan is a great singer *horns*. Curious.

Today:
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

jp: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea
Don't know. Really like the music, but not fond of the female vocals ... I'll play it more often. The gig I'll be attending together with Gazpacho is in October. I hope it is allowed to attend gigs by then :-\.

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Yep, a pleasant listen indeed. Love the (harmony) vocals, many keyboards and great guitar solos. Very melodious and you can't hear they're coming from the Czech Republic, hardly hear an accent.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-17, 21:10:20
Today:
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Strange Hobby - ? (Love this album from Arjen Lucassen 8))
Soup - Remedies (Discovered this band last year, beautiful music 8))
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime (An 'in-between', like the album before and after it more, yet quality. Great band!)
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave

np: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Pattern-Seeking Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-18, 19:37:49
This afternoon:
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
Toto - Mindfields
U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind

jp: Southern Empire - Civilisation
np: Daniel Cavanagh - Monochrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2020-04-19, 13:01:04
NP> Nightwish ~ Human :||: Nature
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2020-04-19, 20:51:59
Today is Porcupine Tree
Signify and The Sky Moves Sideways

Quality time with a quality band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-04-19, 21:24:23
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2020-04-19, 20:51:59
Today is Porcupine Tree
Signify and The Sky Moves Sideways

Quality time with a quality band.
Strange enough I have no click with this band, though I've tried many times. Their music is to difficult for me. What is their most accessible release? Then I'll do another attempt ;). But I have the same with Steve Wilson's solo career ... :-\.

Today:
Neal Morse - Alive Again
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Arena - Pride *horns*

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2020-04-19, 22:48:33
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2020-04-19, 21:24:23
Strange enough I have no click with this band, though I've tried many times. Their music is to difficult for me. What is their most accessible release? Then I'll do another attempt ;). But I have the same with Steve Wilson's solo career ... :-\.

What exactly do you find too difficult? To me they are one of the most accessible bands out there. ???
Perhaps you mean that their music is too much metal? (Latest releases)
Or too psychedelic? (Early releases)
I think Porcupine Tree were on their most accessible peak with "Stupid Dream" (1999) and "Lightbulb Sun" (2000). Songs like Even Less, Piano Lessons, Don't Hate Me, Shesmovedon and Hatesong are some of my favourite tracks from those albums.
"In Absentia" (2002) is the album that followed, but it has some more metal in it. But also some excellent poppier songs (Trains for example).
"Signify" (1996) is the album that preceded "Stupid Dream". Like I said, it's a bit more psychedelic I guess. Waiting is a very good song from that release.
Perhaps I'm not the right person to be giving advice on the band, because I'm too close with their music. I like everything. :)
People always seem to like "Fear Of A Blank Planet" (2007) best. I think they could be right (the drums are particularly strong on this one!!), but it's also pretty depressing at times.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-04-20, 16:04:48
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2020-04-19, 22:48:33
What exactly do you find too difficult? To me they are one of the most accessible bands out there. ???
Perhaps you mean that their music is too much metal? (Latest releases)
Or too psychedelic? (Early releases)
I think Porcupine Tree were on their most accessible peak with "Stupid Dream" (1999) and "Lightbulb Sun" (2000). Songs like Even Less, Piano Lessons, Don't Hate Me, Shesmovedon and Hatesong are some of my favourite tracks from those albums.
"In Absentia" (2002) is the album that followed, but it has some more metal in it. But also some excellent poppier songs (Trains for example).
"Signify" (1996) is the album that preceded "Stupid Dream". Like I said, it's a bit more psychedelic I guess. Waiting is a very good song from that release.
Perhaps I'm not the right person to be giving advice on the band, because I'm too close with their music. I like everything. :)
People always seem to like "Fear Of A Blank Planet" (2007) best. I think they could be right (the drums are particularly strong on this one!!), but it's also pretty depressing at times.

This sums it up pretty well.

I also love Arriving Somewhere from Deadwing which is also another favourite.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-20, 19:10:58
Played today:
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny *horns*
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
Ultravox - The Collection
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2020-04-19, 22:48:33
What exactly do you find too difficult? To me they are one of the most accessible bands out there. ???
Perhaps you mean that their music is too much metal? (Latest releases)
Or too psychedelic? (Early releases)
Didn't know you would get angry ;). The vocals just don't appeal to me, too often a voices decoder is used, and I find it not melodious enough.

Quote from: PH
People always seem to like "Fear Of A Blank Planet" (2007) best. I think they could be right (the drums are particularly strong on this one!!), but it's also pretty depressing at times.
FOABP is not on Spotify, I am now playing 'Deadwing'. The tracks 'Lazarus' and 'Arriving Somewhere But Not Here' are okay, but it really is not the music I like. Just a matter of taste, hard to explain ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-21, 18:35:47
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Asia (with John Payne) - Silent Nation
Gazpacho - Demon

np: Realisea - Mantelpeace
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-22, 19:12:14
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Genesis - Calling All Stations (This is a beautiful album. Way too underrated, period. IMHO of course ;))

jp: Sentryturn - Upon A Mess
Played it because of the highest rate (vette krent) in a prog magazine in The Netherlands, iO-pages. With hashtag #Haken and vocals compared with Peter Gabriel and Mariusz Duda I was very curious. Well, it's an album I will listen to again. It reminds me of Soen, but a little bit les melodious. Will play it again though.

np: Airbag - Machines And Men
Single from the to be released album in June. Bring it on, this is beautiful! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2020-04-22, 21:37:15
Over the last few days I have gone old school

Genesis - Nursery Cryme, Selling England by the Pound, Foxtrot and Wind and Wuthering
Yes - Close to the Edge, Relayer
Pink Floyd - Division Bell and A momentary Lapse of Reason
Roger Waters - Amused to Death

Tomorrow it will be a Led Zeppelin day.

Oh I almost forgot after trolling through some of the different boards on the forum

Timothy Pure - The Blood of the Berry (on spotify) anyone remember or still play it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2020-04-22, 21:42:54
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-22, 19:12:14

np: Airbag - Machines And Men
Single from the to be released album in June. Bring it on, this is beautiful! 8)

Cool I am looking forward to that album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-24, 16:06:08
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2020-04-22, 21:42:54
Cool I am looking forward to that album
Me too  8) np their debut:
Airbag - Identity

before:
Asia - Omega
Toto - Africa (2cd, compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-04-24, 19:45:40
jp: Katatonia - City Burials (On Spotify, released today. First impression: great album, which needs and will get more listenings *horns*)
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis (Their new album, a 2cd, also released today, not yet on Spotify. Chose their previous one. Love this German progrock 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-25, 20:01:29
This afternoon:
Muse - Simulation Theory
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

jp: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (New album is on Bandcamp. Very enjoyable. Listened to the German version, next time I'll listen to the English version.)
np: Katatonia - City Burials
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-27, 20:51:47
This afternoon:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Queen - Made In Heaven
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Stripped

jp: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (English vershion)
np: DeeExpus - Bridges (A new track from this band, finally new music 8), on YouTube)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-04-27, 21:47:12
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-20, 19:10:58
Didn't know you would get angry ;).

Oh I am so angry right now! ;D
Actually, I'm just disappointed. :P ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-20, 19:10:58
The vocals just don't appeal to me, too often a voices decoder is used, and I find it not melodious enough.
FOABP is not on Spotify, I am now playing 'Deadwing'. The tracks 'Lazarus' and 'Arriving Somewhere But Not Here' are okay, but it really is not the music I like. Just a matter of taste, hard to explain ...

Fair enough Teunis! Thanks for trying anyway! We do agree on a lot of other things.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-22, 19:12:14
Genesis - Calling All Stations (This is a beautiful album. Way too underrated, period. IMHO of course ;))

This one for example. Here I agree with you. "Calling All Stations" is underrated. Ray Wilson is an excellent singer and if you like "Calling All Stations" you should check out his solo output. "Makes Me Think Of Home" or "Chasing Rainbows" are very nice albums!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-22, 19:12:14
jp: Sentryturn - Upon A Mess
Played it because of the highest rate (vette krent) in a prog magazine in The Netherlands, iO-pages. With hashtag #Haken and vocals compared with Peter Gabriel and Mariusz Duda I was very curious. Well, it's an album I will listen to again. It reminds me of Soen, but a little bit les melodious. Will play it again though.

Interesting! I'll put it on my list.

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2020-04-22, 21:37:15
Timothy Pure - The Blood of the Berry (on spotify) anyone remember or still play it?

Actually, I was listening to that one a month or so ago. It sounded pretty good.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-04-25, 20:01:29
jp: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (New album is on Bandcamp. Very enjoyable. Listened to the German version, next time I'll listen to the English version.)
np: Katatonia - City Burials

Both albums are on my discovery list. Very curious!

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-04-27, 20:51:47
np: DeeExpus - Bridges (A new track from this band, finally new music 8), on YouTube)

Cool! "The King Of Number 33" was really good! Do you know a release date for a new album? Or is it just this only song?

I was listening to Tangerine Dream's "Recurring Dreams" on Spotify. Pretty relaxing music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-04-28, 19:17:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-04-27, 21:47:12
Ray Wilson is an excellent singer and if you like "Calling All Stations" you should check out his solo output. "Makes Me Think Of Home" or "Chasing Rainbows" are very nice albums!
Actually I have 'The Next Best Thing' and 'Swing Your Bag', but hardly play them. Let's check out the two you mention ;).

Quote from: PH
Cool! "The King Of Number 33" was really good! Do you know a release date for a new album? Or is it just this only song?
Just this song so far. They are writing music together (apart) during the lockdown. More to follow, no release date yet. But this track tastes for more, it is very promising! Here's the direct link: Bridges (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVA4dIM_LJU)

jp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
np: Sentryturn - Upon A Mess
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2020-04-28, 21:44:07
Jp Sean Filkins - War and Peace and other stories which has to be one of my all time favourites
Np Steven Wilson - To the Bone in 5.1 which is another great album but I only really got it after listening to Home Invasion (the live Albert Hall recording) from memory this CD didn't go down to well in the room but I could be mistaken.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-04-29, 19:07:29
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected
Anathema - Weather Systems
Gazpacho - Firebird

np: Katatonia - City Burials
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-04-30, 19:21:09
pp: Björn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash (As you may have noticed, I'm in an Airbag/Björn Riis mood. Very relaxing music 8))
jp: Different Light - Binary suns (part 1 - Operant condition) (Great, already looking forward to part 2 :D)
np: Zopp - Zopp (Track 3 now, don't think this is something for me. Only instrumental so far and too jazzy for my taste. I was curious after reading reviews ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-01, 11:33:25
pp: Kingcrow - The Persistence  (really love this album *horns*)
jp: IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic (their debut, still great)
np: Toto - Isolation (very appropriate at the moment ;))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-01, 19:19:16
pp: Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir *horns*
jp: Asia - Gravitas
np: X-Panda - Reflections 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-02, 20:14:49
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

jp: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Being impressed by their latest release 'Binary Suns (Part 1 - Operant Condition), I was curious what their back catalogue sounds like. Well, this album is also quality as far as I'm concerned. Will play it more often! :)

np: John Watts - The Iceberg Model
Youth sentiment. I have always been a fan of Fischer-Z and John Watts solo. This is my favourite solo album, enjoy it very much! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-05-03, 21:28:23
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution 8)

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-05-04, 18:49:01
Today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Leprous - Pitfalls
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels

jp: My Arrival - Satur9 & Indigo
np: InVertigo - InMotion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-05-05, 19:04:08
Today:
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure  8)
Steve Thorne : Levelled : Emotional Creatures Part 3

np: Katatonia - City Burials (Great album, but all tracks are a bit 'sounding the same'. Who else has this 'problem' with Katatonia?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-05-07, 19:05:42
Today:
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Molok
Toto - Falling In Between
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Close to ordering it at my local record shop. Great neoprog album, beautiful melodies and solos and vocals are okay too 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-08, 20:29:48
pp:
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Anathema - Falling Deeper

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-05-11, 18:06:26
Today:
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Neal Morse - Sola Criptura
Anathema - The Optimist
Steve Lukather - Candyman

np: Chicago - Chicago 17
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-05-12, 19:09:35
pp:
Knight Area - D-Day
Ayreon - The Human Equation

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-05-13, 19:21:06
today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Genesis - Duke
Huis - Neither In Heaven

np: Different Light - Il Suono Della Luce
Album from 2015, not so good as their latest two albums IMO ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2020-05-13, 20:22:24
Earlier - Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin  *horns* *horns*
Np - Quadrophenia - The Who

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-05-14, 19:42:42
pp:
Subsignal - La Muerta
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears

np: Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-05-14, 21:15:47
I was listening to some of the albums that I like that were released in 2020.
I just made some sort of top 5 and a "best of the rest".

1. Inner Odyssey - "The Void"
2. Anubis - "Homeless"
3. Mangala Vallis - "Voices"
4. The Oneira - "Injection"
5. Psychotic Waltz - "The God-Shaped Void"

6-13 (not really any particular order):

Moon Halo - "Chroma"
Karfagen - "Birds Of Passage"
Jonathan Hultén - "Chants From Another Place"
Different Light - "Binary Suns (Part 1 - Operant Condition)"
JPL - "Sapiens Chapitre 1/3: Exordium"
Thoughts Factory - "Elements"
Blind Ego - "Preaching To The Choir"
Marsyas - "Emergence"

Still a lot can shift at this point. Even from the bottom list to some of the top 5. Although number one is so cool, I don't think it will ever leave the top 5.

By the way, Teunis, I think it's pretty cool that you like Different Light so much! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-05-15, 15:27:53
Today
Led Zeppelin - In Through the Out Door (which I love as a title)
Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory (still my favourite DT CD)
Jethro Tull - Crest of a Knave
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-15, 20:02:29
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-05-14, 21:15:47
By the way, Teunis, I think it's pretty cool that you like Different Light so much! 8)
Definitely, discovery of the year so far 8). Playing it very often, just like two purchases of mine which were released this year: Pendragon - Love Over Fear and Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir.

Today
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir

jp: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales (Released today, it's on Spotify. Promising at first listening, needs more rotation though :))
np: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-05-15, 22:56:20
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-15, 20:02:29
jp: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales (Released today, it's on Spotify. Promising at first listening, needs more rotation though :))

I also listened to this today. Really nice.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-15, 20:02:29
np: Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea

Haha, I'm also listening to this at the moment. I think it's pretty nice stuff. But there's no definitive click yet. I wonder if it will get in my list of 2020 at the end of the year at all. Who knows.

I was also listening to:
Superthousand - "#TRNSIT"
Half an hour of Psychedelic but catchy music. I especially like the two epics Transit (11:27) and Safe And Now (9:42).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-16, 20:34:05
pp: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (Classic and I like it more than 'Dark Side Of The Moon' 8))
jp: Klone - Le Grand Voyage (Nice, will play it again. A bit strange maybe, but the singer reminds me of Sting :))
np: Traumhaus - In Oculus Meis (Decent album, prefer the German version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-05-17, 21:14:46
pp: Camel - Rajaz (amazing album 8, probably my favourite Camel album)
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - Love Remains The Same
np: Klone - Here Comes The Sun (1st track 'Immersion', very cool and again it's if I hear Sting on vocals :). Another band discovery?)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-05-18, 18:55:32
Today:
Arena - Double Vision *horns*
Ayreon - The Source
Airbag - Identity
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Asia - Arena

jp: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales
np: Different Light - Binary Suns (Part 1 - Operant Condition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-05-19, 18:56:37
jp: Gazpacho - Demon
np: Kingcrow - Phlegethon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-05-20, 18:57:29
Today:
Alan Parsons Project - Anthology (compilation)
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

np: Thence - We Are Left With A Song
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2020-05-21, 16:55:53
Np - Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
JP - The White Album
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-05-21, 17:59:35
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2020-05-21, 16:55:53
Np - Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
JP - The White Album

Iggy, without artist name it's very difficult to see what album you're actually taking about.
I did some research and found out it's The Beatles.
Are they any good? Do you recommend them?


;)


NP:
I Am The Manic Whale - "Things Unseen"
What a fantastic album! Wow! Anyone know this band? The epic Celebrity is really nice.
They remind me a bit of A.C.T. It's very musical-ish.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-05-21, 19:52:13
Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2020-05-21, 22:33:27
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-05-21, 17:59:35
Iggy, without artist name it's very difficult to see what album you're actually taking about.
I did some research and found out it's The Beatles.
Are they any good? Do you recommend them?


;)




;D

I hadn't listened to them for a while and enjoyed revolver, Abbey Road and Rubber Soul the other day as well. A stunning band.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-05-22, 10:49:15
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2020-05-21, 22:33:27
;D

I hadn't listened to them for a while and enjoyed revolver, Abbey Road and Rubber Soul the other day as well. A stunning band.

OK, maybe I'll check them out. ;D


NP:
Pattern-Seeking Animals - "Prehensile Tales"
8) I like this very much! It's very much in the same direction as the first album, but I think it's a bit proggier as well. Two big epics and a few longer songs in general. Nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-22, 20:03:53
pp: Asia - Aqua
jp: Anathema - Distant Satellites
np: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant (On Spotify, released today. Read some positive reviews. Not bad, will listen to it again ...).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-05-23, 12:22:20
Due to Teunis and others 'Persistence now playing Kingcrow  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-23, 13:32:45
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-05-23, 12:22:20
Due to Teunis and others 'Persistence now playing Kingcrow  ;D
Great choice  *horns*

Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-23, 20:14:14
jp: Teramaze - Her Halo *horns*
np: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-05-25, 18:55:16
Today:
Neal Morse - ?
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Pendragon - The World

np: Subsignal - A Song For The Homeless ~ Live In Rüsselsheim 2019 (On Progstreaming.nl (http://progstreaming.nl))

Love this band and a great live album indeed *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-05-25, 19:08:23
Listened to bits of "The Similitude Of A Dream" and "The Great Adventure" by The Neal Morse Band, while running this morning. It works really well! Both are fantastic albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-05-26, 14:55:08
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-05-25, 19:08:23
Listened to bits of "The Similitude Of A Dream" and "The Great Adventure" by The Neal Morse Band, while running this morning. It works really well! Both are fantastic albums.
LOL, I do run too, but prefer to do it without music to keep my attention to the traffic ;).

Today:
Toto - The Seventh One
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses

jp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
np: Mystery - The World Is A game
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-05-26, 18:49:50
My Arrival - Satur9 & Indigo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-05-27, 11:57:54
jp: IQ - Dark Matter
np: Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad (compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2020-05-27, 16:19:28
Played earlier
Riverside - Wasteland  which I am liking more and more
Riverside - Shrine of the new generation Slaves
Big Big Train - English Electric 1 and 2
Yes - Big Generator a very under rated album imho
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-05-27, 17:51:53
There are four albums that I listen to very regularly these days:
Pattern Seeking Animals - "Prehensile Tales"
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
Fish On Friday - "Black Rain"
Once And Future Band - "Deleted Scenes"

And now, thanks to the iO Pages I add this one to the list as well:
Haunt The Woods - "Opaque"

Along with Mangala Vallis, Anubis, Jonathan Hultén and Inner Odyssey, 2020 is looking to be a fantastic year!! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-05-27, 18:59:41
jp: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
np: Anubis - Homeless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-05-28, 14:44:23
pp: Pendragon - The Window Of Life
jp: Arena - Immortal?
np: IQ - Resistance

Three of my favourite prog bands, an enjoyable day 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-05-28, 19:17:03
Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)

Ordering this album is near ... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Fri, 2020-05-29, 16:53:16
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-05-27, 17:51:53
And now, thanks to the iO Pages I add this one to the list as well:
Haunt The Woods - "Opaque"

Nice, that one caught my interest too in iO Pages and I have swiftly ordered the album as well as their two earlier EP's. Great stuff! In their own words:

QuoteBlending sounds from alternative, prog, folk and pop and channelling influences from the likes of Pink Floyd, Muse, Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, Haunt The Woods have crafted a distinctive sound
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-05-29, 20:06:49
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: IQ - A Show Of Resistance ~ Live At The Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany (On YouTube, sounding 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-05-30, 08:57:02
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2020-05-29, 16:53:16
Nice, that one caught my interest too in iO Pages and I have swiftly ordered the album as well as their two earlier EP's. Great stuff!

Yes, they're excellent! Honestly I think these guys could be very big!

Now listening to:
Infinite Wisdom - "The Blue Room"
Teunis, you should really check this out. I have a feeling that this is right up your alley!

Singer reminds me of Phil Collins and (strangely) Ray Wilson or John Mitchell (not sure why, maybe vocal lines). Musically this is pretty much in the same bag as Different Light. Probably because both bands remind me of Pendragon. Keyboards are really Neo-Prog.
I'm enjoying it very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-30, 14:05:53
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2020-05-30, 08:57:02
Now listening to:
Infinite Wisdom - "The Blue Room"
Teunis, you should really check this out. I have a feeling that this is right up your alley!
Will check it out, thanks👍.

np: Leprous - Malina  *horns*

Some fans do miss the 'old' Leprous, but I adore their latest albums 'Malina' and 'Pitfalls'. You know why 😂.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-05-30, 19:24:28
Infinite Wisdom - The Blue Room

The music is okay, but the vocalist doesn't appeal to me to be honest. But will play it again, will give it some time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-05-31, 13:24:18
jp: Kayak - The Best Of Kayak
np: Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure 😎
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-01, 19:37:59
jp: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales

Gets better and better with every spin ...

np: Fischer-Z - S.I.T. Annexe (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-06-02, 15:45:44
Was listening to:
Infinite Wisdom - "The Blue Room"
I think it's nice. Not overwhelming, but nice for sure. 8)

Now listening to:
Lesoir - "Mosaic"

I do actually hear the Fervent Mind connection. But I like Fervent Mind better. For now anyway. (This is only my second listen.) It also reminds me of Magenta and Mostly Autumn. The song Dystopia is interesting. I really like the delay/reverb on the guitars and the choirs which give the song somewhat of an eerie feeling. And It's Never Quiet has a nice flute part. I think it's funny that this is a Dutch band, because it sounds very Scandinavian (Fervent Mind) or Slavic (Riverside, Quidam) to me.

I'll keep on listening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-02, 19:26:42
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient

Actually 'Asia Featuring John Payne' ;). The anticipation ... a new album will be released in August. Autobuy 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-06-02, 21:32:23
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-02, 19:26:42
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient

Actually 'Asia Featuring John Payne' ;) . The anticipation ... a new album will be released in August. Autobuy 8) .

Cool. Is there anywhere I can find more info about this? Who's playing on the new album and what is it called?


Now listening to Pattern-Seeking Animals' "Prehensile Tales". I think this is excellent.
I wonder what this means for the future of Spock's Beard.

I always liked the Spock's Beard songs that were written by John Boegehold and there were many. Now that he has a band of his own, it's very unlikely that he will contribute to future SB songs.


OLD
PATTERN-SEEKING
FUTURE
SPOCK'S BEARD
ANIMALS
SPOCK'S BEARD
Ted Leonard (vocals)
Ted Leonard (vocals
Ted Leonard (vocals)*
Alan Morse (guitar)
and guitar)
Alan Morse (guitar)
Dave Meros (bass)
Dave Meros (bass)
Dave Meros (bass)*
Jimmy Keegan (drums)
Jimmy Keegan (drums)
Mike Thorne (drums)
Ryo Okumoto (keys)
John Boegehold (keys
Ryo Okumoto (keys)
(John Boegehold (songwriter))
and songwriter)

*Will Ted and Dave stay at SB or focus more on PSA? Dave has a long history with Spock's and he seems to be a very loyal fellow, but Ted's talents are clearly underused in Spock's...
By the way, is the new drummer officially the new drummer? Or still a temporary replacement?

In my opinion Spock's Beard without John Boegehold needs a Neal Morse. ;D


::) Wow, I'm clearly overthinking things here.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-03, 18:52:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-06-02, 21:32:23
Cool. Is there anywhere I can find more info about this? Who's playing on the new album and what is it called?
The new album, release date 7th August, is called 'Freakshow'.
Line-up:
John Payne - Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Erik Norlander - Keyboards
Frank Klepacki - Drums
Alex Garcia - Guitars
Eric Tewalt - Saxophone

More info on https://dukesoftheorient.net/ (https://dukesoftheorient.net/)

The new track 'Monitors' is promising 8).

Today:
IQ - The Seventh House
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Muse - The 2nd Law

np: Psychotic Waltz - The God-Shaped Void
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-06-04, 19:24:06
Today:
Arena - Contagion Max *horns* 8)
Erik Norlander - Music Machine

jp: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
np: Lee Abraham - The Seasons Turn
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-05, 10:20:57
Music while at work, or better: while waiting for the updates being installed:

Asia - Alpha

Another favourite band of mine. Beautiful melodies and I have always loved John Wetton's vocals 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-06-05, 12:15:04
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-03, 18:52:17
The new album, release date 7th August, is called 'Freakshow'.
Line-up:
John Payne - Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Erik Norlander - Keyboards
Frank Klepacki - Drums
Alex Garcia - Guitars
Eric Tewalt - Saxophone

More info on https://dukesoftheorient.net/ (https://dukesoftheorient.net/)

Thank you so much! I noted it in my calendar.
Good to see Frank Klepacki being part of the line-up. As you might (or might not) know, I'm a fan of the guy, because of his fantastic soundtrack work on several of my favourite video games.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-03, 18:52:17
The new track 'Monitors' is promising 8).

I listened to it and will listen to it again! I was not really blown away, but that's no immediate problem for me.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-03, 18:52:17
np: Psychotic Waltz - The God-Shaped Void

What do you think of the album Teunis? :)

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-05, 10:20:57
Asia - Alpha

Another favourite band of mine. Beautiful melodies and I have always loved John Wetton's vocals 8).

I also really like the first two Asia albums with John Wetton (the third a bit less), but the Asia reunion albums left me cold... I really preferred the John Payne albums for as far as I've heard them.

Today I was listening to:
Neal Morse - "Testimony"

and now:
John Holden - "Rise And Fall" (Bandcamp (https://johnholden.bandcamp.com/album/rise-and-fall))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-05, 20:23:03
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-06-05, 12:15:04
Good to see Frank Klepacki being part of the line-up. As you might (or might not) know, I'm a fan of the guy, because of his fantastic soundtrack work on several of my favourite video games.
Yeah, it does ring a bell that his name was mentioned (many times) before ;).

About Psychotic Waltz - The God-Shaped Void
Quote from: PH
What do you think of the album Teunis? :)
It was on my 'to check out' list. Gave it a listening or 3, but it's not really what I like. A bit too heavy and not melodious enough to keep it on that list ;).

Quote from: PH
I also really like the first two Asia albums with John Wetton (the third a bit less), but the Asia reunion albums left me cold... I really preferred the John Payne albums for as far as I've heard them.
The debut album is still my favourite with 'Alpha' as second. 'Astra' has some beautiful songs (e.g. 'Rock And Roll Dream' and 'After The War'), but is less interesting. Have to agree: I own all the albums, also the 'after reunion' albums, but hardly play them and find the 'John Payne' album more interesting.

pp: Muse - Live At Rome Olympic Stadium
jp: Leprous - Pitfalls 8) *horns*
np: Frost* - Others (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-06, 11:30:43
IQ - The Road Of Bones (2cd version)

I've noticed that I' ve been playing IQ a lot lately. Sometimes you're in the mood for a band 8) :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-06, 20:26:46
pp: Asia - Astra
jp: Grand Tour - Clocks That Tick (But Never Talk)
np: Damian Wilson - Disciple
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-06-07, 20:14:31
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream 8)
jp: Different Light - Icons That Weep (2009)
np: Riverside - Out Of Myself *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-06-08, 17:52:28
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-06-02, 21:32:23


Now listening to Pattern-Seeking Animals' "Prehensile Tales". I think this is excellent.
I wonder what this means for the future of Spock's Beard.



I really must check this out.

Over the past few days I have been listening to the Phideaux catalogue.

Lots of great songs and a sound that I really like.

Before that I was listening to IQ as well

Subterranea, Road of Bones and Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-08, 19:03:13
Today:
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

np: Drifting Sun - Planet Junkie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-09, 14:14:30
pp:
Arena - The Visitor 8)
Gazpacho - Night

jp: Mystery - Lies And Butterfles
np: Toto - Fahrenheit

Working @ home rules *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-09, 19:07:19
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-10, 09:48:02
Subsignal - Paraíso 8) *horns*

Masterpiece. Period. IMHO of course 🤣.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-10, 16:40:37
jp: Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
np: Toto - 40 Trips Around The Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-10, 18:38:52
Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-06-11, 16:36:28
Today
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Bryan Ferry + Roxy Music - More Than This... The Best Of
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-06-11, 19:24:08
Kingcrow - Phlegethon *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-12, 17:38:11
Today:
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-12, 19:35:05
Pink Floyd - The Wall 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-13, 19:45:31
Today:
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Jadis - Photoplay

jp: Pink Floyd - More
np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)

According to an interview in iO-Pages with a band member Part 2 will be even better, can't believe it :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2020-06-14, 14:04:47
Haha past week this thread's been dominated by Teunis again! ;D
Good to see you keeping it alive. :P


Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-05-21, 17:59:35
I Am The Manic Whale - "Things Unseen"
What a fantastic album! Wow! Anyone know this band? The epic Celebrity is really nice.
They remind me a bit of A.C.T. It's very musical-ish.

Anyone tried this one already?
It's sooooo good!


NP:
I Am The Manic Whale - "Things Unseen"
A.C.T and Spock's Beard are the references here. Recommended!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-06-14, 20:55:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2020-06-14, 14:04:47
Haha past week this thread's been dominated by Teunis again! ;D
Good to see you keeping it alive. :P
Yep, I felt lonely last week ;)

Quote from: PH
Anyone tried this one already?
It's sooooo good!

NP:
I Am The Manic Whale - "Things Unseen"
A.C.T and Spock's Beard are the references here. Recommended!
Nope, don't know it. Will have a listen ...

pp: Steve Lukather - Luke
np: Magnum - The Serpent Rings
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-06-15, 10:54:52
NP:
Paralydium - "Worlds Beyond"

This is really good! Swedish Prog Metal. Very melodic. I think this will go well with The Shattered Room!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-15, 19:05:24
pp: Gazpacho - Demon
np: Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition (Cellebrating its 11th anniversary today. Far from my favourite Riverside album, too heavy/screamy :-\)

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-06-15, 10:54:52
NP:
Paralydium - "Worlds Beyond"

This is really good! Swedish Prog Metal. Very melodic. I think this will go well with The Shattered Room!
Will play it in a moment, after Riverside is finished ... ;). Swedish prog metal rules *horns*. Curious.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-06-16, 15:53:33
This coming Friday Airbag is going to release "A Day At The Beach".
Waaaaaay back I was one of the people who downloaded their EPs for free, before they even released their debut album.
I really liked those EPs. But the album "Identity" was a little bit of a disappointment to me.
After that I think I tried once more, "All Rights Removed" this time. But it never clicked.

With the new album coming up I feel that I need to try again!

So...

Today I listened to:
Airbag - "Identity" (twice)
And Airbag - "All Rights Removed" (third time already)

I think it's finally starting to make sense to me. It's very mellow. Which means I have to be in the mood for mellow.

So I think I'll place it (at least "Identity") somewhere with Pink Floyd (obviously), Porcupine Tree (where they sound like Pink Floyd), Anathema (vocals and guitar), Gazpacho (which is also very mellow), Pineapple Thief (some of the more poppier approaches), Radiohead (also the more upbeat and poppier bits). "All Rights Removed" has all these things and also Marillion and Lunatic Soul/Riverside added to it as well.

I'll keep on listening. ;)
Tomorrow I'll add "The Greatest Show On Earth" to my homework.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-16, 19:10:32
Quote from: PH
This coming Friday Airbag is going to release "A Day At The Beach".
Yeah, looking forward to it, the two published track are tasting for more 8). Funny story, I don't have the problem you mention with Airbag, love them all. A I didn't even know there were EP's before 'Identity' :).

Paralydium - "Worlds Beyond"
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-15, 19:05:24
Will play it in a moment, after Riverside is finished ... ;). Swedish prog metal rules *horns*. Curious.
Was a bit 'too much' for me I'm afraid .. and the vocals don't appeal to me unfortunately :-\

pp: Wolverine - Machina Viva (Like this Swedish prog metal better 8) *horns*)
jp: Toto - Through The Looking Glass
np: I Am The Manic Whale - Gathering The Waters (No, not really my taste ...)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-06-16, 21:38:14
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-16, 19:10:32
Yeah, looking forward to it, the two published track are tasting for more 8). Funny story, I don't have the problem you mention with Airbag, love them all. A I didn't even know there were EP's before 'Identity' :).

"Come On In" (2004)
"Sounds That I Hear" (2005)
"Safetree" (2007)

The second and third EPs have songs that were re-released on "Identity". I think the first EP was the one that I liked. I think the songs were different in style than the songs that came after, but I honestly don't know for sure. I guess I was disappointed at first, because the proper album contained songs that were released earlier.
But my memory is very blurry. Anyway, I like what I hear now, so we'll see what it means.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-16, 19:10:32
Paralydium - "Worlds Beyond"Was a bit 'too much' for me I'm afraid .. and the vocals don't appeal to me unfortunately :-\

Ah too bad. I think the singer sounds a lot like Eric Gillette, but with a rougher edge. Musically I'd say they sound a lot like Symphony X. I like it a lot actually! But yeah, what can we do...

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-16, 19:10:32
np: I Am The Manic Whale - Gathering The Waters (No, not really my taste ...)

Now you're just hurting my feelings! ;D
How are you ever gonna make it up to me?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-17, 19:14:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-06-16, 21:38:14
"Come On In" (2004)
"Sounds That I Hear" (2005)
"Safetree" (2007)
Okay, they're not on Spotify unfortunately.

Quote from: PH
Now you're just hurting my feelings! ;D
How are you ever gonna make it up to me?
;D

To get into the mood for Friday I played this afternoon:
Airbag - Disconnected
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

jp: Semistereo - Zabriskii
np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-06-18, 16:40:38
Thank you Teunis, for your enthusiasm regarding Airbag!
Yesterday and today I listened extensively to the first three albums by Airbag.
I'm becoming excited for their fifth album release tomorrow!

Still have to listen to their fourth, so now I'm about to listen to:
Airbag - "Disconnected"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-19, 19:42:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-06-18, 16:40:38
Yesterday and today I listened extensively to the first three albums by Airbag.
I'm becoming excited for their fifth album release tomorrow!
Good to read *horns*.

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-06-18, 16:40:38
Still have to listen to their fourth, so now I'm about to listen to:
Airbag - "Disconnected"
Needs a few listenings I suppose if this was your first :).

np: Airbag - A Day At The Beach 8)

My local record shop mailed me that the delivery has been delayed. Fortunately it's on Spotify already. Now playing for the second time. A contender for my top-3 of 2020 I think ;) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-20, 21:49:47
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Subsignal - Paraíso
John Wetton - Battle Lines
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Airbag - A Day At The Beach (Just love it 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-22, 19:55:44
jp: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)
np: Airbag - A Day At The Beach *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-06-24, 19:09:13
jp: Airbag - A Day At The Beach
np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-06-25, 10:05:09
Also listened to "A Day At The Beach" the last few days.
I have to say, I like the music of Airbag, but it's very mellow and (to me) it sounds a bit same-ish.
Which means that it's perfect for playing in the background while working. :)
So I'll keep listening.
But when I'm not working I tend to listen to more challenging music.

Just now I was listening to the "Others" EP by Frost* and that's not really working (while working).

I also want to turn everyone's attention to The Opium Cartel with their recent album "Valor".
I'm now listening for (I think) the fifth time or so and liking it very much. I'll give some more details soon.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-06-26, 19:50:51
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-06-25, 10:05:09
Also listened to "A Day At The Beach" the last few days.
I have to say, I like the music of Airbag, but it's very mellow and (to me) it sounds a bit same-ish.
Which means that it's perfect for playing in the background while working. :)
That 'same-ish' is maybe the case with their previous releases (though I don't find it disturbing, it's relaxing music), I find the new album more versatile. And indeed, it is great background music. But you have to be in the mood for it.

Quote from: PH
Just now I was listening to the "Others" EP by Frost* and that's not really working (while working).
I can imagine :). Wasn't impressed by this EP (though I own and love their 3 full albums), but will try it again.

Quote from: PH
I also want to turn everyone's attention to The Opium Cartel with their recent album "Valor".
I'm now listening for (I think) the fifth time or so and liking it very much. I'll give some more details soon.
Like 'Bjørn Riis is playing on this album'? :)  Started playing this album and like the music, but as you will know, I'm not fond of 'female vocals' and didn't finish it.

Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Muse - The Resistance
Alan Reed - Honey On The Razors Edge
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-27, 20:32:22
jp: Mariusz Duda - Lockdown Spaces (A bit Lunatic Soul alike, ambient but I do prefer Riverside :-\)
np: Toto - Old Is New
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-06-27, 22:48:01
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-27, 20:32:22
jp: Mariusz Duda - Lockdown Spaces (A bit Lunatic Soul alike, ambient but I do prefer Riverside :-\)

I also listened to this one today. Well, what can I say....
It's boring. :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-06-28, 12:25:18
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2020-06-27, 22:48:01
I also listened to this one today. Well, what can I say....
It's boring. :-\
Indeed, that's the word. I wanted to put it mildly ;).

np: The Pineapple Thief -  Your Wilderness 8)

Looking forward to their new album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-29, 15:27:57
This morning
Kingcrow - The Persistence

And because we're here for our beloved band:
Arena - The Unquiet Sky (hadn't played it for a long time, but a great album this is *horns*)

So busy discovering other bands that we (at least I) forget to play the cd's we love ;)

pp: Asia - Aria
jp: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
np: Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-29, 20:53:16
Overhead - Haydenspark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-30, 18:54:34
Course Of Fate - Mindweaver

Read a positive review in iO-Pages and had to check it out on Spotify. Really cool album. I hear a bit of Ayreon and with a little fantasy some Arena ;). Beautiful melodies, solos and harmony vocals. Will play it more often, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-06-30, 22:45:00
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-06-30, 18:54:34
Course Of Fate - Mindweaver

Read a positive review in iO-Pages and had to check it out on Spotify. Really cool album. I hear a bit of Ayreon and with a little fantasy some Arena ;). Beautiful melodies, solos and harmony vocals. Will play it more often, I'm sure.

Yeah, that one is also on my to do list. Thanks for the reminder! :D

Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-06-29, 15:27:57
And because we're here for our beloved band:
Arena - The Unquiet Sky (hadn't played it for a long time, but a great album this is *horns*)

So busy discovering other bands that we (at least I) forget to play the cd's we love ;)

That's very true!
Inspired by your post, today I listened to three Yes albums in a row:
"Drama"
"The Ladder"
"Heaven & Earth"

Out of these three "The Ladder" is clearly the best (for me). In fact, it's one of their best albums I think. After a long hard think, I think I rate it a little bit higher than "90251" and thus, effectively their best since "Going For The One". And even that album has to watch his back. A bold statement, I know. 8)

Also listened to quite a few Synthwave (or New Retro Wave) bands, but I won't bore you with my guilty pleasures.

Oh, and Steven Wilson's "To The Bone".
Also went really well, that one.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-07-01, 19:13:57
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-06-30, 22:45:00
Yeah, that one is also on my to do list. Thanks for the reminder! :D
You're welcome :)

Quote from: PH
That's very true!
Inspired by your post, today I listened to three Yes albums in a row:
Glad I could help ;).

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise

Almost as good as 'Binary Suns ...'. Beautiful melodies, love this music. Discovery of 2020 so far for me 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-07-02, 19:12:00
Course Of Fate - Mindweaver

Second time that I play this album, excellent stuff 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-03, 19:23:10
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-04, 20:11:37
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach 8)
Toto - Turn Back *horns*

jp: Days Between Stations - Days Between Stations

Debut album, which is instrumental. Prefer their second album 'In Extremis', which is great! Looking forward to the upcoming album, which will be released in September. Will be an expensive month, also The Pineapple Thief and Gazpacho's new releases are scheduled for September :).

np: Supertramp - Breakfast In America
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-07-05, 20:58:25
This afternoon:
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

The anticipation ... great album and from the one song I've heard from the upcoming release I expect nothing else for the new one called 'Giant' 8).

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-07-06, 11:38:11
Yesterday and this morning, I was listening to:
Lazuli - "Le Fantastique Envol De Dieter Böhm"

Of course, I've heard of Lazuli before, but never listened to the band. This album (which came out earlier this year) is really nice! Thanks to the language I place it in the same field as JPL (of Nemo). But that's probably a very blunt statement. I don't listen to many French albums. Anyone else?

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2020-07-05, 20:58:25
This afternoon:
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

The anticipation ... great album and from the one song I've heard from the upcoming release I expect nothing else for the new one called 'Giant' 8).

I wanted to check out "In Extremis" because you mention Days Between Stations every now and then, but unfortunately they're not on Spotify...
Hopefully the new album will.

Now listening to:
Fish - "13th Star"
Friday, his last album will be released (hopefully... as it has been postponed before) and I really need to get into his albums more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-07-06, 19:01:44
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-07-06, 11:38:11
Of course, I've heard of Lazuli before, but never listened to the band. This album (which came out earlier this year) is really nice! Thanks to the language I place it in the same field as JPL (of Nemo). But that's probably a very blunt statement. I don't listen to many French albums. Anyone else?
No, I've tried Lazuli but I find the French language disturbing :-\. Strange enough I do like German prog (Traumhaus), but maybe that's not so strange: almost all of my holidays go to ... Germany ;).

Quote from: PH
I wanted to check out "In Extremis" because you mention Days Between Stations every now and then, but unfortunately they're not on Spotify...
Hopefully the new album will.
They're on Spotify, but only the s/t debut is listed. I've checked YT. I think most of the tracks, if not all, are present if you search for 'Days Between Stations In Extremis'. 'Eggshell Man' is my favourite, the keyboard solo always gives me goosebumps 8).

My Arrival - Satur9 & Indigo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-07, 18:52:50
jp: Airbag - A Day At The Beach
np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-07-08, 18:46:12
Soen - Lykaia *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-07-09, 19:07:08
IQ - Resistance 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-07-10, 17:11:42
Just dropped through the door IQ - A show of Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-10, 20:08:11
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2020-07-10, 17:11:42
Just dropped through the door IQ - A show of Resistance
I have seen it on YouTube during the lockdown. Great show and it sounded great as well 8). Unfortunately the images were poor, that's why they decided not to release it as a DVD. Such a shame. I doubt if I am going to buy this cd. I'm an IQ fan, but hardly play live cd's :).

np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-07-10, 20:15:39
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-10, 20:08:11
I have seen it on YouTube during the lockdown. Great show and it sounded great as well 8). Unfortunately the images were poor, that's why they decided not to release it as a DVD. Such a shame. I doubt if I am going to buy this cd. I'm an IQ fan, but hardly play live cd's :).

np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape *horns*

I played Great Escape the other day. The sound indeed is excellent on the IQ CD. I play alot of live CD's is there a particular reason that you don't?

BTW I also played Course of Fate today as I have a free 3 month Deezer subscription so thought I would check out what was available so I will be relying on you all toi fire out more recommendations.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-11, 10:35:22
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2020-07-10, 20:15:39
I play alot of live CD's is there a particular reason that you don't?
Don't know. I prefer studio albums, I don't get the 'live' feeling with a live cd and find the stereo sound on studio albums more beautiful. But I do like live DVD's, especially those with 5.1 sound. Then it's just like if you're in the audience 8).

Quote from: Iggy
BTW I also played Course of Fate today.l
Did you like it?

np the mighty Leprous - Pitfalls 😎🤘
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-11, 20:04:41
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law
jp: Course Of Fate - Mindweaver
np: Lonely Robot - Spiders (track from John Mitchell's new album 'Feelings Are Good' which will be released next week 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-07-11, 23:39:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-11, 10:35:22
Don't know. I prefer studio albums, I don't get the 'live' feeling with a live cd and find the stereo sound on studio albums more beautiful. But I do like live DVD's, especially those with 5.1 sound. Then it's just like if you're in the audience 8).

Fair enough I like listening to the bands re interpritation of heir music.

Quote

Did you like it?


I will definitely listen to it again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-07-13, 18:52:28
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-07-11, 23:39:29
Fair enough I like listening to the bands re interpritation of heir music.
I can imagine that as well :).

np: Soen - Lotus *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-07-14, 15:51:27
I'm with Teunis here. I also prefer to listen to studio versions. I do however like to watch live dvds (or blurays nowadays), same as Teunis actually. When, on a rare occasion, I listen to a live cd, I always get the feeling I'd rather listen to the studio songs. For me, the benefit of a live album lies in the compilation of good songs. But nowadays, with Spotify and such, I make playlists. So yeah...

I listened to Lonely Robot's first two albums. Talking about playlists: I think a compilation album of the first three albums would make a nice little disc. Bring on the fourth album! ;D

Also listened A LOT to Kansas first five albums and was blown away! I never expected it to be this good! New (old) favourite band. Time to listen & buy their discography. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-14, 18:27:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-07-14, 15:51:27
I listened to Lonely Robot's first two albums. Talking about playlists: I think a compilation album of the first three albums would make a nice little disc. Bring on the fourth album! ;D
8) indeed. Just have to wait 3 more days for the fourth album :D

Quote from: PH
Also listened A LOT to Kansas first five albums and was blown away! I never expected it to be this good! New (old) favourite band. Time to listen & buy their discography. 8)
I own their previous album 'The Prelude Implicit' which is great. Will certainly listen to the new album. From the older work I know 'Dust In The Wind' of course, but not the albums.

After today's announcement I just had to listen to a band with Damian Wilson on vocals (to hear what Arena might sound like ;)):
Threshold - For The Journey

Current track is my favourite from this album: The Box
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-07-15, 18:57:05
jp: Airbag - A Day At The Beach
np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-17, 19:56:08
jp: Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good (Just played it once. Have to hear it more often, but I already like what I have heard 8))
np: Leprous - From The Flame (Rockpalast, Summer Breeze 2019 Live on WDR *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-18, 12:22:33
Lonely Robot - Feeling Good
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Kingcrow - The Persistence

Lonely Robot's new album is great. It has the potention to become my favourite LR album 😎. Really love Blind Ego's latest album. It is more AOR than prog, but I enjoy playing it and that's what matters. And I'm impressed by one of my latest discoveries Kingcrow 🤘. My favourite list of 2018 would have been different if I had discovered them earlier :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-07-19, 19:55:58
pp: Lonely Robot - Feeling Good
jp: The Black Noodle Project - Divided We Fall
np: Riverside - 02 Panic Room - EP
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-07-20, 18:47:17
The Black Noodle Project - Code 2.0
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-07-20, 20:06:45
Earlier today I played:
Haken - "Affinity" (preparing for the "Virus")
A.C.T - "Today's Report"

Now playing:
A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-21, 18:45:37
pp: Lonely Robot - Feeling Good
jp: Huis - Abandoned

np: Kansas - The Absence Of Presence

Have to hear it more often, stylewise it's like the previous album 'The Prelude Implicit'. Not bad at all. To be continued :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-07-22, 18:51:54
jp: Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3
np: Anathema - Alternative 4
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-07-22, 21:42:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-18, 12:22:33
Lonely Robot - Feeling Good

Lonely Robot's new album is great. It has the potention to become my favourite LR album %uD83D%uDE0E.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-21, 18:45:37
pp: Lonely Robot - Feeling Good

Also played the new Lonely Robot album today. I think it's pretty good! It was just the second spin, but I think I already like it more than the first two albums, which is a huge plus! The third Lonely Robot album really grew on me and I think this one will too.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-21, 18:45:37
np: Kansas - The Absence Of Presence

Have to hear it more often, stylewise it's like the previous album 'The Prelude Implicit'. Not bad at all. To be continued :).

Nice to read this. I need to listen to it properly still.

Also:

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-14, 18:27:06
From the older work I know 'Dust In The Wind' of course, but not the albums.

Dear Teunis, do yourself a favour and listen to the first six albums. I think Kansas sounds a bit like Toto at times.
If you don't have time for six albums, check out "Masque" (1975), "Leftoverture" (1976), "Monolith" (1978) for a good representative.
If you don't have time for three albums, check out "Leftoverture", their best album I guess.
If you don't have time for one album, check out the song People Of The South Wind from "Monolith". This is where Kansas reminds me of Toto a lot.
(I guess the only other place where you hear those two listed in one sentence together is in the Wizard Of Oz.)



Now listening to:
Jargon - "The Fading Thought"
I really like this! I listened to this a lot on Bandcamp for almost two months now. But it wasn't on Spotify, until now! So now I can listen to it even a lot more.
The first track, The Film, is very aptly titled. This album is full of piano and violin and cello. Very cinematic music indeed, but there's also enought prog to be found.
Highly recommended!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-07-23, 20:49:27
Pinnacle Point - "Symphony Of Mind"
Wow, this album is right on time as I just discovered Kansas.

This is truly Kansas reincarnated. Really cool album. I also read somewhere that it sounds like Shadow Gallery, which (by my limited knowledge (only really know their first album)) I can confirm.
Also for Neal Morse/Spock's Beard fans because they should investigate everything Kansas/Kansas-like.

In other words: Teunis, check it out!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-07-25, 20:15:31
pp: Airbag - Identity 8)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-07-22, 21:42:37
Dear Teunis, do yourself a favour and listen to the first six albums. I think Kansas sounds a bit like Toto at times.
If you don't have time for three albums, check out "Leftoverture", their best album I guess.
Just listened to this one. Wasn't impressed at first listening, will play it again.

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-07-23, 20:49:27
Pinnacle Point - "Symphony Of Mind"

In other words: Teunis, check it out!
I did yesterday but needs more listenings I guess, no click (yet) :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-07-26, 20:16:19
pp: Soup - Remedies 8)
np: Alcàntara - Solitaire

The latter one was recommended on Facebook by someone who saw that I was playing Airbag's 'Identity'. It would contain many 'Airbag/Bjørn Riis alike guitar playing'. I hear the guitar solos, but the music lacks the melodies and I find the vocals boring ... Will give it a second chance, but I'm not impressed (so far) :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-07-27, 18:45:43
today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies

np: Fates Warning - Theories Of Flight *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-28, 11:17:48
pp: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
jp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
np: Riverside - Wasteland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-07-28, 18:19:57
pp: John Wetton - Rock Of Faith
jp: IQ - Ever
np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-07-29, 19:10:20
today:
Duncan Patterson - The Eternity Suite
Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-07-30, 18:49:17
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
Gazpacho - Tick Tock 8)
Asia - Asia

np: Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-31, 19:36:17
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-08-02, 19:05:37
Pink Floyd - Animals 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-08-03, 18:48:43
today:
Blind Ego - Mirror
Muse - Absolution

np: Wolverine - Communication Lost *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-08-04, 19:03:27
Today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go

np: Subsignal - La Muerta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-08-05, 18:46:40
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny *horns*
Toto - Livefields

np: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-08-06, 19:09:29
Today:
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
Silhouette - Across The Rubicon

np: Arena - Immortal?

Track - Moviedrome 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-08-07, 19:41:17
pp: Genesis - Calling All Stations (Way too underrated, really like this album 8))

np: Dukes Of The Orient - Freakshow

On Spotify, it was released today. The Erik Norlander/John Payne album. Not impressed yet, I have to say I like the debut better. The saxophone is too present, an instrument I don't like that much ... But will give it more listenings, as I love Asia featuring John Payne.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-08-09, 19:40:24
pp: IQ - Resistance 8)
np: Dukes Of The Orient - Freakshow

Like it already more than at the first spin, but too many weak tracks IMHO. With the upcoming cool releaseas in September I doubt if I'll but it. I'm slightly disappointed, expected a lot from this release :-\. But I'll keep on playing it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-08-10, 18:42:37
pp: Knight Area- D-Day
jp: Kayak - The Best Of Kayak

np: Moonrise - Travel Within
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-08-11, 19:21:54
Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-08-13, 12:06:41
Overhead - Of Sun And Moon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-15, 20:18:07
Leprous - The Congregation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-22, 22:37:29
Today:
Leprous - Pitfalls
Toto - Toto XIV
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventour: Live In Brrno - 2019

Just awesome  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-08-23, 20:18:40
Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-08-24, 20:54:20
Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-08-25, 19:29:58
Airbag - A Day At The Beach  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-08-26, 19:08:49
Leprous - Malina

It was the 3rd anniversary yesterday, I celebrated that with playing this great album today *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2020-08-26, 20:38:06
Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux

This is one of my favourite albums ever!

Trying it out with some new headphones.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-08-27, 18:40:58
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2020-08-26, 20:38:06
Doomsday Afternoon - Phideaux

This is one of my favourite albums ever!

Trying it out with some new headphones.
He Iggy, good to see somebody else than just me ;). A beautiful album indeed, will play it soon. Was it a pleasant listening with the new headphones?

Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Kingcrow - The Persistence

np: Soen - Lotus  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-29, 20:15:57
pp: Neal Morse - ?
np: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Too long ago that I played this album, it's beautiful indeed 8). Thanks for reminding me Iggy! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2020-08-30, 08:11:49
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-29, 20:15:57
pp: Neal Morse - ?
np: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon

Too long ago that I played this album, it's beautiful indeed 8). Thanks for reminding me Iggy! *horns*

I listened to ? as well recently and yes the new headphones are great.

np Ian Gillan - Mr Universe
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-08-30, 19:54:07
pp: Nosound - Afterthought
jp: Mystery - Delusion Rain

Now listening to Prog Non Stop, a radio programme with, the name says it all, plays non-stop prog. It's the 500th broadcast in 10 years.

currently playing: Arena - Purgatory Road (from Pepper's Ghost)  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-08-31, 18:30:24
Today:
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith
Anathema - Weather Systems
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2020-09-01, 21:02:37
Yes - Going For the one a completely awesome album  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-02, 19:06:40
Today:
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Nosound - Lightdark

np: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul II (The White Album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-09-04, 19:34:13
jp: Neal Morse - Testimony 2
np: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth (Released today. Great album, but nothing new under the sun :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-09-05, 09:23:45
Yesterday:
The Pineapple Thief - "Versions Of The Truth"
The Pineapple Thief - "Dissolution"
I've never given this band an in depth listen. Earlier I've also listened to previous albums "Magnolia", "Your Wilderness" and way back I tried "Variations On A Dream", "10 Stories Down" and I think "Little Man". I say 'I tried', because it just won't click. From my limited knowledge, I think I like the last four albums best ("Versions Of The Truth" included). That's not (only) because of Gavin Harrison's fantastic drumming (he was not drumming on "Magnolia"), but it seems there's a more sense of direction here. These albums really sound different from what I remember of the earlier albums. And I think the change is for the better. I really liked what I heard of "Versions Of The Truth" and I will listen again!

Also listened to Tim Bowness' new album "Late Night Laments" yesterday. I think this is a nice step in the right direction again. I really liked "Lost In The Ghost Light" (one of my favourites of 2017) and was expecting a lot of (and therefore disappointed with) last year's "Flowers At The Scene". I was a little bit curious about the new album, but my expectations were low. Yesterday was my first listen and I was positively surprised! I'm going to listen again today.

Earlier I also listened a lot to John Petrucci's "Terminal Velocity" (really cool album) and a bit of Pain Of Salvation's "Panther" (needs more listens, but seems ok).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-09-05, 14:37:59
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2020-09-05, 09:23:45
I've never given this band an in depth listen. Earlier I've also listened to previous albums "Magnolia", "Your Wilderness" and way back I tried "Variations On A Dream", "10 Stories Down" and I think "Little Man". I say 'I tried', because it just won't click. From my limited knowledge, I think I like the last four albums best ("Versions Of The Truth" included). That's not (only) because of Gavin Harrison's fantastic drumming (he was not drumming on "Magnolia"), but it seems there's a more sense of direction here. These albums really sound different from what I remember of the earlier albums. And I think the change is for the better. I really liked what I heard of "Versions Of The Truth" and I will listen again!
I became a fan with 'Magnolia'. Love all the albums from that release till now. They are more accessible than the albums before 'Magnolia'. There are certainly great tracks on the earlier albums, but don't play them that often.

np: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-09-06, 21:03:33
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient (Oh yeah, definitely like their debut much more that their just released album 'Freakshow')

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, first show after the holidays.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-08, 18:40:53
Today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Frost* - The Rockfield Files 8)
Jean Michel Jarre - Aero

np: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth

Third listening now, it gets better and better ... Can't wait to hear it on my own stereo system.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-09-08, 20:28:40
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-08, 18:40:53
np: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth

Third listening now, it gets better and better ... Can't wait to hear it on my own stereo system.

Also listened to this again today. I really like Driving Like Maniacs, but to be honest, it's all just very good. It's on my playlist every day.

And I listened to Lee Abraham's new album "Harmony/Synchronicity" today. Apart from the Peter Jones sung song 'Stay', which is pretty nice, I don't like the rest that much. Perhaps I need to listen more to this, but for now, not my thing. Teunis, you seem to like this guy. Can you tell me a bit about him? How did you get to know his music and what's so good? What am I missing? ;D

Gazpacho - "Missa Atropos"
Preparing for the new album next week. "Missa Atropos" is not the strongest of Gazpacho's releases. Especially considering it's place between "Tick Tock" and "March Of Ghosts" which I both prefer.

Previously I listened to a selection of Devin Townsend songs.

And now I'm having a rare moment in which I listen to Hillsong Worship. Sometimes I hear a song (during church service) that touches me a lot, and then I'm looking it up and trying to see if other songs also do it for me. Unfortunately, that's mostly not the case... :P
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-09-08, 20:28:40
And I listened to Lee Abraham's new album "Harmony/Synchronicity" today.Teunis, you seem to like this guy. Can you tell me a bit about him? How did you get to know his music and what's so good? What am I missing? ;D
I seem to miss something too. Don't own a single album of him, what makes you think I like him or better: his music? ;) :D
I have played it a few times indeed, especially the very melodious album 'The Seasons Turn' is great. But there are always a number of tracks on his albums that keeps me from buying them.

Quote from: PH
Gazpacho - "Missa Atropos"
Preparing for the new album next week. "Missa Atropos" is not the strongest of Gazpacho's releases. Especially considering it's place between "Tick Tock" and "March Of Ghosts" which I both prefer.
I'm also looking forward ot the new Gazpacho album. My favourite is 'Tick Tock', followed by 'Night'. Curious what the new album will sound like. But the new Neal Morse album will be released even sooner, also curious to that one 8).

pp: Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited

np: Dukes Of The Orient - Freakshow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-09-10, 19:52:56
pp: Asia - Astra
np: Røsenkreütz - Divide Et Impera (Was recommended in the prog magazine iO-pages, but not really my cup of coffee :))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-09-13, 21:13:02
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-09-14, 23:03:36
Jp  Night - Gazpacho
Np Tick Tock - Gazpacho

I do hope the new release is as good as these fine albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-09-15, 00:03:07
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
I seem to miss something too. Don't own a single album of him, what makes you think I like him or better: his music? ;) :D

I remember you playing one or two albums of his.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
I have played it a few times indeed, especially the very melodious album 'The Seasons Turn' is great. But there are always a number of tracks on his albums that keeps me from buying them.

I might try "The Seasons Turn" then. His latest album didn't really do it for me, although in fairness, I only listened once.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
I'm also looking forward ot the new Gazpacho album. My favourite is 'Tick Tock', followed by 'Night'. Curious what the new album will sound like.
My favourite is "Night", followed by "March Of Ghosts" I think. Then closely followed by "Tick Tock" and "Molok". I listened to "Molok" today and it really is even better than I remembered! I'm not so sure of my top five at the moment. "Demon" on the other hand disappointed me a little bit when I listened to it a few days ago. It was not as good as it was in my memory. Still, I think it's better than "Missa Atropos" and I didn't really listen enough to "Soyuz" yet to form an opinion. But I will listen to that one again tomorrow or the day after.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
But the new Neal Morse album will be released even sooner, also curious to that one 8).

It's out a few days now and what can I say? ;D

This Neal Morse fanboy is once again pleased. *horns* (Although I have some criticisms as well.)
I listened to it every day since day one and sometimes multiple times a day.
Neal does what he does best, and he is the best at doing it. Or in other words, he's not really changing any of his sounds. But I would actually be disappointed if he would. ;D
So I don't have a problem per se with Neal 'repeating' himself. (He could try out some new things, yes...)

My main problem with this album is that I think Neal could have gotten way more out of the story of Saul/Paul. The album mainly focuses on the time before his conversion, while the Bible is actually quite brief about that. There's one sentence in the end of Acts 7 (which is actually just half of verse 58 of that chapter): '... meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul'. Then there's two sentences at the beginning of Act 8: 'And Saul approved of their killing him' ('him' being Stephen) and 'Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.'. After that, the Bible is silent about him for a while and talks about Philip and Peter and John instead. And then in Acts 9 there's Paul's conversion all of a sudden.

I agree that there's quite some backstory there, but since it's not in the Bible we can only guess what really happened. I just think it's odd to focus that much on these happenings and at the same time start the album with the lyric 'God can change the world with just one willing soul', while actually it's not really about that, if anything it's more about how God changes an unwilling soul. Of course, Paul became a willing soul and he did change the world, so to speak, but it's not talked about in this album.

His conversion, the moment supreme, is only told musically (and a short notice in the booklet). When I heard that Neal was writing an album about Paul and 'Sola Gratia', I was expecting perhaps a bit more theology around the 'by grace alone'. Perhaps more of Paul's epistles to the early christian churches. Lyrically it falls a bit short, especially considering what "Sola Scriptura" was.

Oh boy, I really have my talking hat on again... ::) Sorry!

All in all, in short, it's a really cool album! I just love Neal's way of making music. Musically (especially technically) it's top shelf material. I'm not so much bothered by 'repetition'. I like "Testimony", "One", "?" and all the other albums where Neal is 'repeating himself'. However, lyrically, as a sequel to "Sola Scriptura", it feels incomplete.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-09, 19:21:25
pp: Ayreon - Actual Fantasy Revisited

Also listened to that one yesterday. This album is actually pretty brave. It's very different from what Ayreon would become later on. Although I think the vocal lines are not that great here, not melodic enough. (Nothing against the singers though! I love Edward Reekers! And Robert Soeterboek is not bad at all!). Still, this album deserves more credit than it gets. Especially since the 'revisited' upgrade is such a good job at retaining an album and even really improving it.


This evening I was listening to:
The Progressive Souls Collective - "Sonic Birth"
And I was pleasantly surprised! What a nice Progressive Metal album! I was reminded of Devin Townsend, Pain Of Salvation and Leprous.
After completely listening to the album in one sitting, I looked up who they actually were. It turns out that both Kevin Moore and Derek Sherinian had big guest spots here. Kevin is doing his programming magic (OSI & Chroma Key fans know what I mean) on five songs. Actually Derek plays keys on all songs. And Connor Green (Haken) is bass player here.
I'll play this one again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-09-15, 00:03:07
This Neal Morse fanboy is once again pleased. *horns* (Although I have some criticisms as well.)
So I don't have a problem per se with Neal 'repeating' himself. (He could try out some new things, yes...)

My main problem with this album is that I think Neal could have gotten way more out of the story of Saul/Paul.

All in all, in short, it's a really cool album! I just love Neal's way of making music. Musically (especially technically) it's top shelf material. I'm not so much bothered by 'repetition'. I like "Testimony", "One", "?" and all the other albums where Neal is 'repeating himself'. However, lyrically, as a sequel to "Sola Scriptura", it feels incomplete.
:). I've read your Neal Morse blog. I've said it before: I'm not a 'lyric kind of listener'. For me it's all about the music. I own cd's I've never opened the booklet from ;). But okay, fair enough.

About Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (Revisited0
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-09-15, 00:03:07
Also listened to that one yesterday. This album is actually pretty brave. It's very different from what Ayreon would become later on. Although I think the vocal lines are not that great here, not melodic enough. (Nothing against the singers though! I love Edward Reekers! And Robert Soeterboek is not bad at all!). Still, this album deserves more credit than it gets. Especially since the 'revisited' upgrade is such a good job at retaining an album and even really improving it.
It's my favourite Ayreon album. Love this kind of 'electronic' music. 'The Abbey Of Synn' is stunning 8) *horns*.

Today:
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Fischer Z - Going Red For A Salad
Jean Michel Jarre - Equinoxe

np: Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

For me it's the first listening, didn't have the time before. It's very recognisable with parts from other albums. Have to hear it more often, but I've got the feeling this a great album indeed 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-09-15, 21:55:03
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
:). I've read your Neal Morse blog.

Haha thanks! And I'm sorry. There should be a special part in the forum for discussing these things. Oh wait, there probably is! ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
I've said it before: I'm not a 'lyric kind of listener'. For me it's all about the music. I own cd's I've never opened the booklet from ;). But okay, fair enough.

Same with me actually. Most of the time the lyrics are not important and it's all music for me. But with Neal Morse I expect an extra 'layer'. When music and lyrics unite, together they can bring me to emotional hights. He has done it many many times on probably every album at least once.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
It's my favourite Ayreon album.

I think my favourite is "Universal Migrator" and then especially the first disc: "The Dream Sequencer". I love the music, I love the concept. "The Human Equation" and "Into The Electric Castle" are both also very good albums! "The Human Equation" was my first Ayreon album!
After that it went downhill a bit. But still, a new Ayreon release is a major happening. Bring on "Transitus"!

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
Love this kind of 'electronic' music. 'The Abbey Of Synn' is stunning 8) *horns*.

Yes! The 'electronic' parts on this album are particularly strong. And I agree with you: I LOVE The Abbey Of Synn. Reallly cool song and as I said before: Edward Reekers is killing it! Dunno what it is with that man, but his voice is sooooo nice.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-15, 19:23:22
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

For me it's the first listening, didn't have the time before. It's very recognisable with parts from other albums. Have to hear it more often, but I've got the feeling this a great album indeed 8).

Of course it is! 8)



In fact, I was listening to "Universal Migrator" today! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-16, 19:12:32
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-09-15, 21:55:03
Haha thanks! And I'm sorry. There should be a special part in the forum for discussing these things. Oh wait, there probably is! ;D
Indeed, in the 'Other Bands + Music' thread. But who cares? ;)

Quote from: PH
I think my favourite is "Universal Migrator" and then especially the first disc: "The Dream Sequencer". I love the music, I love the concept. "The Human Equation" and "Into The Electric Castle" are both also very good albums! "The Human Equation" was my first Ayreon album!
After that it went downhill a bit. But still, a new Ayreon release is a major happening. Bring on "Transitus"!
My Ayreon journey started with 'Into The Electric Castle', probably after 'Actual Fantasy' and 'The Dream Sequencer' my third favourite. There was a time that I bought every Ayreon album, but not anymore. I'm going to listen first before I decide if I'll buy it or not ... and it always resulted in buying ;D.

Quote from: PH
Yes! The 'electronic' parts on this album are particularly strong. And I agree with you: I LOVE The Abbey Of Synn. Reallly cool song and as I said before: Edward Reekers is killing it! Dunno what it is with that man, but his voice is sooooo nice.
I also love his vocals. Have seen him several times live with Kayak and Symfo Classics, so cool 8).

np: Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

Second listening ... yeah, he did it again :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-09-17, 13:52:22
Was listening to Ayreon - "The Human Equation"

Yes, I was reminded once again of how good it actually is! 8)
And today I listened to a new song of the upcoming "Transitus", that was really nice as well.
Curious!

David Minasian - "The Sound Of Dreams"

Strange enough, it reminds me a little bit of Nolan & Wakeman's "Jabberwocky". I think it's because of the piano playing and the 'choirs'.
(Ex-)members of The Moody Blues, Genesis, Renaissance, Yes, Alan Parsons Project and Pentagram guest on this album.
It's not bad at all. Actually very beautiful in some places. A little bit too 'sweet' perhaps. Guitar playing reminds me of Steve Hackett and not only there where he's actually playing guest guitar. It's very instrumental-oriented, although there's enough vocals as well.

A very pleasant listen, but I don't think it's a sticker for me. Yet, this is the second time I listen to it, so maybe there's a chance. Who knows.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-09-17, 19:07:02
Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Leprous - Pitfalls 8)
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*

np: Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

Will pick it up tomorrow (together with The Pineapple Thief and hopefully Gazpacho) to hear it on the stereo system :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-09-18, 19:43:05
Gazpacho - Fireworker

First listening. Needs more listenings, but I'm confident to say that it'll result in finding it a great album :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-09-19, 09:52:13
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-09-21, 16:50:35
Today my latest purchases on high rotation:
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Gazpacho - Fireworker

np: Genesis - Duke
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2020-09-21, 20:47:33
I too have been listening to Fireworker and Sola Scriptura a few times and am enjoying both.

I believe that the neal Morse release was recorded remotely which makes it very impressive indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-22, 19:18:54
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2020-09-21, 20:47:33
I too have been listening to Fireworker and Sola Scriptura a few times and am enjoying both.

I believe that the neal Morse release was recorded remotely which makes it very impressive indeed.
Was it 'Sola Scriptura' or 'Sola Gratia', the new one? They're both great 8).

Today I've been playing my latest 3 purchases and:
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2020-09-22, 22:12:09
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-22, 19:18:54
Was it 'Sola Scriptura' or 'Sola Gratia', the new one? They're both great 8).



Ah yes you are correct  :-[

I never enjoyed Sola Scriptura as much as his other offerings I guess it is time to give it another go.

I have also been enjoying The Red Planet by Rick Wakeman it is his best album for a while and reminds me a little of Criminal Record which is my favourite of his. If you haven't heard it it is worth a listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-23, 19:01:53
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2020-09-22, 22:12:09
I have also been enjoying The Red Planet by Rick Wakeman it is his best album for a while and reminds me a little of Criminal Record which is my favourite of his. If you haven't heard it it is worth a listen.
Most of the time I find instrumental albums boring, but I'll give it a try soon ...  :).

Had to play Anathema today after the news yesterday that they'd call it a day because of the Covid virus. They keep the door a little bit open for the future, but I'm shocked :o. Who's next? Very tragic :-X.

Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Days Between Stations - Giants
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2020-09-24, 03:23:19
Delain - April Rain

I always had a soft spot for female fronted symphonic metal bands but it's a come and go thing for me. Lately I started listening again to a  few of these bands and Delain appears to be the most consistent, if not highly (or at all) innovative. Of course, you need to be able to handle a strong dose of pop and cheesy lyrics but I can do that  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-09-24, 18:59:36
pp: Anathema - Falling Deeper

np, as promised: Rick Wakeman - The Red Planet

I'm really a keyboard-oriented listener and there are some great songs on it, but nearly an hour this kind of instrumental music is very long ... at least for me. Vocals would be very welcome :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2020-09-24, 20:11:23
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-09-24, 18:59:36
pp: Anathema - Falling Deeper

np, as promised: Rick Wakeman - The Red Planet

I'm really a keyboard-oriented listener and there are some great songs on it, but nearly an hour this kind of instrumental music is very long ... at least for me. Vocals would be very welcome :).

Criminal Record is shorter and better (imo) and it has some lyrics though not many.

It is really sad about Anathema and hopefully they will start up again after the pandemic.

Jp Lotus and np Lykaia - Soen

I have listened to these albums before but am noe really enjoying them.  8) to the room for bringing them to my attention.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2020-09-24, 20:20:44
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2020-09-21, 20:47:33
I believe that the neal Morse release was recorded remotely which makes it very impressive indeed.

That's true.
As always, a Neal Morse release is meant to be in my top ten list. While his latest solo album is not as good as "Sola Scriptura" or the latest two Neal Morse Band concept albums, it's probably still better than "Momentum" or "Lifeline" or "The Grand Experiment". He's just so much better in the concept album department.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-23, 19:01:53
Had to play Anathema today after the news yesterday that they'd call it a day because of the Covid virus. They keep the door a little bit open for the future, but I'm shocked :o. Who's next? Very tragic :-X.

I've also heard some rumours that there might be more to it than just COVID-19... Don't know what's true of it and I've only heard about it in one place, so I won't go into details here, but it seems there were some (personal) struggles in the band.
I hope we will see the band in one form or another, because I really liked their albums.
Still, there's no denying virus is going to be a big problem for a lot of bands.

Today I listened to Ayreon's "Transitus" for the third time already. (I got the 'yummy-looking' earbook edition the day before yesterday). It's strange but I was reminded of Nolan & Wakeman on quite some spots here and there. It's a very short double album (80 minutes in total), well, when you compare it to nowadays.
To me it's long enough, most of the time I have difficulties listening to a double album all the way through. I'm not sure about what to think of "Transitus" yet, but there are some surprising elements and I will give it the benefit of the doubt and say: 8)

Also listened to Neal Morse - "Sola Gratia", definitely a grower (even when it's already 'easy listening' for the Neal Morse fanboy).
And now listening to The Pineapple Thief - "Versions Of The Truth", also a grower. Reminds me a lot of Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree and Mariusz Duda/Riverside. Not a problem for me!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-09-25, 17:22:21
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-09-24, 20:20:44

Today I listened to Ayreon's "Transitus" for the third time already. (I got the 'yummy-looking' earbook edition the day before yesterday). It's strange but I was reminded of Nolan & Wakeman on quite some spots here and there. It's a very short double album (80 minutes in total), well, when you compare it to nowadays.
To me it's long enough, most of the time I have difficulties listening to a double album all the way through. I'm not sure about what to think of "Transitus" yet, but there are some surprising elements and I will give it the benefit of the doubt and say: 8)



I listened to it for the first time today and I get your Nolan and Wakeman connection. I liked it but it didn't grab me straight away there are too many short songs for my liking. It was nice to hear Paul Manzi though who is my favourite Arena singer. I am sad that he has moved on but i do like Damien Wilson it will be interseting to hear his takes on the back catalogue.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-09-25, 19:56:25
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2020-09-24, 20:11:23
Jp Lotus and np Lykaia - Soen

I have listened to these albums before but am now really enjoying them.  8) to the room for bringing them to my attention.
Yeah, great band indeed *horns*

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2020-09-24, 20:20:44
Also listened to Neal Morse - "Sola Gratia", definitely a grower (even when it's already 'easy listening' for the Neal Morse fanboy).
Indeed, some tracks I don't like (yet), but after many listenings I can say it's a great album, though I had expected more ...

Quote from: PH
And now listening to The Pineapple Thief - "Versions Of The Truth", also a grower. Reminds me a lot of Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree and Mariusz Duda/Riverside. Not a problem for me!
From the 3 purchases (The Pineapple Thief, Neal Morse and Gazpacho), this is easily my favourite 8). Gazpacho is also a grower, don't have the 'wow' feeling (yet) :).

np: Ayreon - Transitus

On Spotify, first listening. The time that I bought Ayreon releases instantly are gone ... Will have to play it more often, but as you know, I'm not a big fan of female vocals and there are many of them. But hey, it's Ayreon. I'll give it a proper chance :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-09-29, 18:50:45
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Steve Lukather - Lukather
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-30, 18:40:16
Today:
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy 8)
Soen - Lotus *horns*
Steve Thorne - Levelled (Emotional Creatures: Part 3)

np: Opeth - Pale Communion
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-01, 19:32:44
Today:
Muse - The 2nd Law
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Gazpacho - Fireworker

np: Kingcrow - Eidos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-10-02, 12:03:11
Just listened to:
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
This is truly one of the best albums this year! 8)

The past few days I have also been listening to:
"The Flower King" by Roine Stolt (which I consider to be the first Flower Kings album) and "Back To The World Of Adventures" and "Retropolis" by The Flower Kings. I'm preparing for the new TFK album: "Islands"

Now listening to:
The Flower Kings - "Stardust We Are"
By this time the band was well on the way. It seems this album is one of the better rated albums. There's no sign of Jonas Reingold yet though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-10-02, 13:53:16
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-10-02, 12:03:11
Just listened to:
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
This is truly one of the best albums this year! 8)



I will check this out soon.

JP In absentia - Porcupine tree (Disc 2 from the recent rerelease)
NP Dire Straits - Dire Straits
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-10-02, 19:49:19
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-10-02, 12:03:11
Just listened to:
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
This is truly one of the best albums this year! 8)
I've listened to it about 3 times right after it was released. Didn't click by then although I really liked a number of tracks. But will try again.

pp: Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
jp: John Watts - The Iceberg Model
np: Profuna Ocean - Continuation (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2020-10-03, 14:57:52
I enjoyed Caligula's Horse and will listen again. They reminded me of someone else but I can't put my finger on which band.

I am having a Pendragon morning

Passion followed by Pure and now Men Who Climbed Mountains.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-03, 19:36:48
pp: Subsignal - Paraíso 8)
np: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant

Doesn't grip me so much as I was hoping for ... not a bad album, but it lacks something I can't explain. Melody and versatility maybe. It sounds a bit like Agent Fresco (the high voice and the rhythm guitars), but I prefer Agent Fresco. My favourite 2020 release remains The Pineapple Thief at the moment.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2020-10-05, 21:27:43
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-03, 19:36:48
np: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant

Doesn't grip me so much as I was hoping for ... not a bad album, but it lacks something I can't explain. Melody and versatility maybe.

That's so funny, because to me this is so melodic and versatile. ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-03, 19:36:48
It sounds a bit like Agent Fresco (the high voice and the rhythm guitars), but I prefer Agent Fresco.

Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2020-10-03, 14:57:52
I enjoyed Caligula's Horse and will listen again. They reminded me of someone else but I can't put my finger on which band.

Guys, you're referring to Leprous without knowing it.
Caligula's Horse sounds so much like Leprous and Haken.

Today I listened to:
Roine Stolt - "Hydrophonia"
&
The Flower Kings - "Stardust We Are"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-10-06, 15:28:19
The Flower Kings - "Flower Power"

Hmm... this was a really nice listen actually.


THEO - "Figureheads"
This is funny. After listening to The Flower Kings and listening to this right after, this could be a Flower Kings album.
Seriously though, this is a fantastic album! I discovered it last week. It was released exactly one week ago. The album consists of four epics (10, 15, 10, 16 minutes). It has a lot of nice melodic hooks. I heard some "Wind & Wuthering" style keyboards and some mellotron (in an Arena kind of way).
So we have Genesis, Yes and a lot of late 90's Neo-Prog style as a reference here. Recommended! (And that's only after my second listen!)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-10-07, 11:56:32
The Flower Kings - "Flower Power"
Only the first disc this time. It's pretty good.

THEO - "Figureheads"
Third listen. Things begin to fall into places really well. The song Man Of Action has a chorus that could have been on an Asia with John Payne album. Well, it reminded me of that anyway. Also Magic Pie comes to mind a lot here. The album starts off a little bit strange, a bit too 'heavy' and 'chaotic' considering the rest of the album is quite symphonic. Don't get fooled by it.
A late favourite of september, this album.

Now listening to:
John Holden - "Rise And Fall"
Some good bits and some dull bits. It's a pleasant listen, but I'm not sure whether this will end up in my end of year list.
Anyone else tried this album? It has quite some 'famous' prog artists in the credits.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2020-10-07, 23:13:45
Enslaved - "Utgard"
Saw this on my list to check out. The album is only a few days old. It was actually really pleasant. I will listen to it again for certain.
If only Nicky could see me now.

Maciej Meller - "Zenith"
Of course I was expecting music not unlike Riverside. But instead I got more Ray Wilson vibes from this. Strange. Not bad, but doesn't convince me either. But you know, I'll try again some time.

La Maschera Di Cera - "S.E.I."
Which apparantly means 'Separazione Egolatria Inganno'. At first I was like "nah", but there are some bits in it that made me rewind and listen again. And this band has a bit of a legend status, with Fabio Zuffanti in it (Höstsonaten among many others). I was into RPG (Rock Progressivo Italiano) for a moment a few years back. This guy came popping up everywhere.

THEO - "Figureheads" (again)
Something's drawing me back to this album each time. Lot of good stuff on this. I'm sure this band could get pretty popular (as in 'Beardfish' popular, not Lady Gaga popular) if it would get more exposure. Or maybe it already has, but I can't find it. No-one else seems to have heard of it.

Gazpacho - "Fireworker"
Yet again a nice addition to their discography. OK, so they added a choir to the mix in the first two songs. Not sure what to think of that. Seems a bit like a gimmick to me. And there are some heavy guitars. Feels a bit out of place, but after a few listens it grows on you. I really like the last two songs, especially the very last. I think this might become one of their best songs actually. Overall it's very Gazpacho. Just like aaaaaaaall the other Gazpacho albums since "Night".
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-08, 19:35:50
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2020-10-05, 21:27:43
Guys, you're referring to Leprous without knowing it.
Caligula's Horse sounds so much like Leprous and Haken.
Not one single moment it reminded me of Leprous :). Maybe more like Haken, also a band I can't deal with for some reason although I tried. Too difficult and too heavy for my taste. But that's interesting, music is so subjective ;).

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2020-10-07, 23:13:45
THEO - "Figureheads" (again)
Something's drawing me back to this album each time. Lot of good stuff on this. I'm sure this band could get pretty popular (as in 'Beardfish' popular, not Lady Gaga popular) if it would get more exposure. Or maybe it already has, but I can't find it. No-one else seems to have heard of it.
Indeed, never heard of it. A bit 'Flower Kings-alike?' I've heard the last album of TFK. Some really great tracks, but it grips me too little for a purchase ... Will listen to THEO soon.

Quote from: PH
Gazpacho - "Fireworker"
Yet again a nice addition to their discography. OK, so they added a choir to the mix in the first two songs. Not sure what to think of that. Seems a bit like a gimmick to me. And there are some heavy guitars. Feels a bit out of place, but after a few listens it grows on you. I really like the last two songs, especially the very last. I think this might become one of their best songs actually. Overall it's very Gazpacho. Just like aaaaaaaall the other Gazpacho albums since "Night".
They used choirs on more albums. At first you think 'WTF', but somehow, after many listenings, it seems to suit the music. This album also took me several listenings to appreciate it. Is seems to click now. Like it more than their albums between 'Tick Tock' and 'Soyuz' now 8).

Today:
Gazpacho - London (live 2cd)
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts (Compilation) *horns*
Riverside - Wasteland 8)

np: Chris Rosander - King Of Hearts

Recommended in a magazine I read. Reminds me a lot of Toto, but a little bit too poppy/cheesy and 'too much of the same'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-10, 12:21:26
Leprous - Malina

What an amazing album this is 8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-10, 20:13:40
pp: Anathema - Hindsight

jp: THEO - Figureheads

At the first track I didn't like the vocals, but later on it was better. The music is cool, will listen again :).

np: Teramaze - I Wonder

I found 'Her Halo' a great album, the album after it didn't grip me and I was curious what this one would be. Except for the track with growls, the album is great. Will listen to it more often!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-10-11, 21:12:12
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth 8) (Still my favourite 2020 release, like it more than the new Neal Morse and Gazpacho album ... but the year isn't over yet ;))

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, waiting for great new bands to discover. But nothing so far ...  :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-10-13, 19:07:19
Today:
IQ - Ever (On 24th October IQ will stream 'Ever' performed live at Colos Saal, Germany, 10 February 2018 on their YouTube chanel)
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Asia - Omega

np: Theo - Figureheads (Like especially the last two tracks)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-10-14, 19:02:31
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Teramaze - I Wonder

np: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (German Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-15, 18:57:41
Today:
Satellite - Evening Games
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Avandra - Descender (Prog/metal from Puerto Rico. Very nice, melodies, solos and also the vocals are great. Will certainly listen again.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-10-20, 18:53:43
pp:
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 8)

np: Roger Waters - Us + Them
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-10-21, 19:09:17
pp: Shadow Gallery - Legacy  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

np: Compass - Our Time On Earth

Was curious after this album got the highest rate 'vette krent' in the iO-pages. Let's say that I have an other taste than the reviewer. It sounds like ordinary AOR to me. Reminds me a bit of Toto, but I do prefer my favourite band ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-22, 19:33:58
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: Darkwater - Human (Tried it again after a long time ... was disappointed after it was released last year and give it another chance. But I was right by then :-\).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-10-23, 13:38:06
Today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Camel - Rajaz

np: Asia - Aria

I love working @ home, my wife does not always :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-24, 19:00:18
Soul Secret - Blue Light Cage

A little bit too heavy for my taste ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-10-26, 18:55:41
Music while @ work today:
Soen - Lotus *horns*
Bruce Soord With Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Soup - Remedies
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime

np: Wobbler - Dwellers Of The Deep

Many positive reviews so I'm having a listen, but this music is working on my nerves :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-10-27, 19:00:03
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire *horns*
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution

np: Fish - Weltschmerz

I won't run to the record store, but not bad at all ...  :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-10-28, 19:07:04
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery (debut)
Riverside - Wasteland 8)

np: Days Between Stations - Giants

I'm a bit disappointed. After their latest album 'In Extremis' which I found great, I would have expected more ... But I'll try again. Maybe it's a grower.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-29, 19:05:01
Today:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Anathema - Weather Systems
Kino - Radio Voltaire

np: Moonrise - Travel Within
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-02, 19:10:32
Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-11-03, 18:00:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-10, 20:13:40
jp: THEO - Figureheads

At the first track I didn't like the vocals, but later on it was better. The music is cool, will listen again :).

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-10-13, 19:07:19
np: Theo - Figureheads (Like especially the last two tracks)

I agree with you. When the first song sets in, you're put on the wrong track at first. But the album develops into a pretty nice retro-symphonic-neo-prog album. For W&W-era Genesis fans and bands like Transatlantic. The last two tracks are my favourites as well.


Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-10-10, 20:13:40
np: Teramaze - I Wonder

I found 'Her Halo' a great album, the album after it didn't grip me and I was curious what this one would be. Except for the track with growls, the album is great. Will listen to it more often!

I also listened to this quite a few times. I really like it! I've sort of missed out on earlier releases. What do you think is their best album? "Her Halo"? You seem to know them very well.


Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2020-10-11, 21:12:12
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth 8) (Still my favourite 2020 release, like it more than the new Neal Morse and Gazpacho album ... but the year isn't over yet ;))

I love that album. I don't know if it's my favourite of 2020, but I expect it to end very high on the list.
I also like it more than the new Gazpacho. But I don't think I'll rate it higher than the new Neal Morse album. I think the second half of "Sola Gratia" has some really fine parts. I really like the song Never Change. So powerful and so true. It really got me a few days back. The words really entered my heart and they 'convicted' and humbled me...


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-15, 18:57:41
Today:
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

I listened to this one yesterday. The strange thing is, when it came out, it didn't do much for me. But it may be their best album to date. I also love "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves". Can't really choose.


Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-10-15, 18:57:41
np: Avandra - Descender (Prog/metal from Puerto Rico. Very nice, melodies, solos and also the vocals are great. Will certainly listen again.)

You can't just talk about an unknown band here, saying it's really great, without actually give a (small) review about it Teunis! What is it like? What makes you want to listen to it again? Do you recommend it?


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-10-26, 18:55:41
np: Wobbler - Dwellers Of The Deep

Many positive reviews so I'm having a listen, but this music is working on my nerves :-\.

I also tried. It's hard. I will try again.


Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-10-27, 19:00:03
np: Fish - Weltschmerz

I won't run to the record store, but not bad at all ...  :)

My thoughts exactly. And it seems you can only buy it directly from Fish himself, right?
Definitely will listen again. A very pleasant listen, albeit a bit long.


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-10-28, 19:07:04
Riverside - Wasteland 8)

There we have the other one. I wonder how you would rank these albums Teunis:
"Wasteland", "Love, Fear And The Time Machine", "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"

And do you think Riverside and Lunatic Soul are shifting more and more towards each other? What are your favourite Lunatic Soul albums? I really like "Walking On A Flashlight Beam".


Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2020-10-28, 19:07:04
np: Days Between Stations - Giants

I'm a bit disappointed. After their latest album 'In Extremis' which I found great, I would have expected more ... But I'll try again. Maybe it's a grower.

I was wondering what you would think of that one. And why is "In Extremis" still not found on Spotify?


Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-02, 19:10:32
Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)

Still listening to that one I see. 8) It's a cool album.



Last few days I listened a lot to:
Neal Morse - "Sola Gratia"
It starts off pretty good, than it gets a little weaker, but it ends really really well. Not his best. Certainly not his worst.
Riverside - "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"
Teramaze - "I Wonder"
John Petrucci - "Terminal Velocity"
I think this is a good example of an instrumental album done well. I like it. 8)
Ozric Tentacles - "Space For The Earth"
Pretty cool stuff. A bit interchangeable with their previous album though.
The Flower Kings - "Islands"
I need to listen to it a lot more. But I already think that it's different from the other albums. No big epics. But very pretty.

Also today I listened to:
Black Fate - "Ithaca"
It reminds me of Kamelot. It's not bad, but I don't think I will listen to it again.

White Walls - "Grandeur"
Also not really original. But I think it's still better than Black Fate. I think I'll try again. I also think you should not try it Teunis, because of the growls. :P

At this moment I listen to:
Zirp - "Circle Divine"
Only three songs in, but I already really like it. It features a hurdy-gurdy which gives it a medieval and folky sound. Yet, it's still a very easy-listen.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-11-03, 19:19:18
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-11-03, 18:00:37
I also listened to this quite a few times. I really like it! I've sort of missed out on earlier releases. What do you think is their best album? "Her Halo"? You seem to know them very well.
I only know 'Her Halo' and the two albums after that. 'Her Halo' deninitely is the best of those!

About Avandra - Descender:
Quote from: PH
You can't just talk about an unknown band here, saying it's really great, without actually give a (small) review about it Teunis! What is it like? What makes you want to listen to it again? Do you recommend it?
:). Actually I didn't listen for the second time yet and I don't know why it gripped me then. Will listen tomorrow, thanks for reminding me ;).

Quote from: PH
My thoughts exactly. And it seems you can only buy it directly from Fish himself, right?
Definitely will listen again. A very pleasant listen, albeit a bit long.
Indeed, only from his website and a long one which made it boring in the end.

Quote from: PH
There we have the other one. I wonder how you would rank these albums Teunis:
"Wasteland", "Love, Fear And The Time Machine", "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
Exactly in the order you mention them :D. But I find their first two albums great as well 8).

Quote from: PH
And do you think Riverside and Lunatic Soul are shifting more and more towards each other? What are your favourite Lunatic Soul albums? I really like "Walking On A Flashlight Beam".
Actually LS is a bit too 'electronic' for me, Don't like it half as much as Riverside. The two tracks I heard from the upcoming release are sounding more like Riverside. Will listen to that album for sure, but overall I'm not that enthusiastic abous LS.

Quote from: PH
And why is "In Extremis" still not found on Spotify?
No idea. There are some tracks on YT, here is my favourite from that album:
Eggshell Man (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBeYotQwEo)

Today:
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Subsignal - La Muerta
Steve Thorne - Levelled (Emotional Creatures: Part 3)
Toto - The Seventh One

np: Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-11-04, 19:03:04
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2020-11-03, 19:19:18
About Avandra - Descender: :). Actually I didn't listen for the second time yet and I don't know why it gripped me then. Will listen tomorrow, thanks for reminding me ;).
np: Avandra - Descender

Prog metal from Puerto Rico. Must have read a positive review somewhere which made me listen to it. Well, I like the melodies and the guitar solos on this one. And the singer has a pleasant voice, at least for me ;). It reminds me a bit of Shadow Gallery, though they're not at the same level. Yes, nice music indeed 8).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-11-05, 19:03:46
Today:
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

np: Pink Floyd - Meddle
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-11-06, 19:07:02
Soen - Lykaia (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-11-07, 19:40:02
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-09, 19:05:02
Today:
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Pendragon - Passion

now listening to Prog Non Stop #510
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-11-10, 18:57:34
pp: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming 8)

np: Fates Warning - Long Day Good Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-11-11, 18:51:40
Today:
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Toto - Toto XIV

np: Millenium - The Sin

New album, on Spotify. Enjoying it, great neo-prog from Poland with beautiful guitar solos and a the singer has a very pleasant voice 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2020-11-12, 13:26:19
Anyone ever heard of VOLA? My son introduced me to them, listened to one album, albeit in the car, but they sound great!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-11-13, 18:57:57
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2020-11-12, 13:26:19
Anyone ever heard of VOLA? My son introduced me to them, listened to one album, albeit in the car, but they sound great!
Yeah, I've heard of VOLA. Listened to one of their albums once, maybe I should listen again ... ;).

jp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream 8)

np: Lunatic Soul - Through Shaded Woods

It's on Spotify. Nice, but I do prefer Riverside. Will give it some listenings, after that I'll decide whether it will become a purchase :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-11-14, 19:40:02
pp: Camel - Rajaz  8)
np: Katatonia - City Burials

Although I really like the music of Katatonia, I have the feeling that every album of this band sounds the same ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-16, 18:30:13
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Acute Mind - Under The Empty Sky

Wanted to hear it after reading a positive review on DPRP.net. The album seems to have influences from bands like Arena, Wolverine, The Pineapple Thief, Abigails Ghost, Votum, Satellite, Believe and Riverside. Impressive list, so I had to give it a listen. Well, I do hear some of those bands in it, but the quality of those bands is better than this band/album. Just IMHO of course :). Full review here: https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2020-105#acute-mind (https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2020-105#acute-mind),
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-11-17, 18:50:58
Today:
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth 8)
Toto - Toto XX (1977-1997)
Arena - The Visitor *horns*

np: Lunatic Soul - Through Shaded Woods
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-11-18, 18:54:02
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Gazpacho - Fireworker

Now listening to the latest Prog Non Stop broadcast ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-11-19, 19:44:21
pp: GPS - Window To The Soul

np: Wolverine - Cold Light Of Monday

Wanted to hear the album before 'Still' because I love this band and can't remember if I played it before. I do enjoy it, but 'Communication Lost' is their masterpiece IMHO *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-11-20, 19:18:15
pp: IQ - Resistance  8)

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise

A great album, (almost?) as great as their latest effort I'd say 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-23, 18:52:23
Today:
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Leprous - Pitfalls
Steve Lukather - Luke

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #512.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-11-24, 18:41:12
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

np: Soen - Tellurian *horns*

Looking forward the new album which will be released in January 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-11-26, 19:26:22
Rain - Singularity (on Spotify)

New progband with Rob Groucutt – Vocals, Keys, Guitar; Andy Edwards – Drums; John Jowitt – Vocals, Bass; Mirron Webb– Vocals, Guitar.

Found it an interesting line-up because Andy Edwards and John Jowitt are former IQ members. Heard it once. I'm slightly disappointed, but will listen again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-11-27, 18:45:20
Lunatic Soul - Through Shaded Woods
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-11-28, 19:27:52
Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-11-29, 21:22:48
Today:
Neal Morse - ?

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, like (almost) every Sunday.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-11-30, 19:47:53
Today:
Blind Ego - Preachting To The Choir
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #513
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-12-01, 18:13:15
Lately I've been listening to some synthwave artists:
FM-84 - "Atlas"
At 1980 - "A Thousand Lives"
Ollie Wride - "Thanks In Advance"
Check out these nice 80's inspired artwork pieces.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sTzkfkP+L._UX358_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hj6By1IpL._UX358_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g6ytZM+NL._UX358_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg)
With synthwave it's not only about the music, but also the feeling of nostalgia. I can really feel that and I love it.

Other than that, I've been listening a lot to Lunatic Soul's "Through The Shaded Woods" and I think it's a really nice album (I expect the physical edition to arrive at the end of this week).
Also, The Flower Kings' new album "Islands" is very pretty as well (also waiting for my hardcopy).

And last few days I was positively surprised by Marathon or Mark Kelly's Marathon with their/his debut album. I was expecting Marillion and I got that, but also something else (more). This is really nice stuff. Makes me think of Genesis and Big Big Train. I think I end up buying this.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-12-01, 19:08:17
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-12-01, 18:13:15
Other than that, I've been listening a lot to Lunatic Soul's "Through The Shaded Woods" and I think it's a really nice album (I expect the physical edition to arrive at the end of this week).
Also, The Flower Kings' new album "Islands" is very pretty as well (also waiting for my hardcopy).

And last few days I was positively surprised by Marathon or Mark Kelly's Marathon with their/his debut album. I was expecting Marillion and I got that, but also something else (more). This is really nice stuff. Makes me think of Genesis and Big Big Train. I think I end up buying this.
Yeah, this Lunatic Soul album is becoming my favourite LS album. Have to check out the new Flower Kings album and Marathon. Have read positive reviews about them.

Today:
IQ - The Seventh House
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*

np: The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-12-02, 18:24:31
Today:
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue 8)
Star One - Space Metal *horns*
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotonal Creatures: Part 3

np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-12-03, 19:05:53
pp: Toto - Through The Looking Glass
np: Millenium - The Sin 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-04, 19:57:43
Today:
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Muse - Black Holes And Revelations

np: Mark Kelly's Marathon

Well, not that impressed. Find it a bit boring, too much of the same and little action :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-12-05, 20:11:25
pp: Riverside - Wasteland
np: The Flower Kings - Islands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-12-07, 18:56:41
Today:
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Asia - Arena
Ayreon - The Source

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #514
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-12-08, 18:59:48
Today:
Knight Area - D-Day
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Kayak - The Best Of Kayak
Kingcrow - The Persistence (Love this album, almost play it every week *horns*)

np: Dukes Of The Orient - Freakshow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-12-09, 19:53:05
Today:
Blind Ego - Mirror
Neal Morse - Testimony Two

np: Rocket Scientists - Refuel
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-12-10, 19:43:23
Today:
Arena - Pride
Blind Ego - Numb
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Lunatic Soul - Through Shaded Woods
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-11, 18:46:30
Today:
E.L.O. - All Over The World (Heroes Of Popmusic)
Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad (Compilation)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
IQ - Dark Matter

Another day at my office at home 8).

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-12-12, 19:49:57
jp: Mark Kelly's Marathon (already better than at the first spin, but I've heard more interesting music for my taste :))

np: Soen - Monarch (new track on YouTube, looking forward to the new album which will be releases next month *horns*)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-12-14, 19:06:29
Today:
Jadis - Photoplay
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Leprous - Malina
Riverside - Lost 'n' Found ~ Live in Tilburg

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #515
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-12-15, 18:48:24
Today:
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Queen - Greatest Hits

np: Camel - Moonmadness

I've ordered the Blu-ray 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2018'. This entire album is being played on it, preparing for the Blu-ray to arrive ;). But due to the lockdown I'm afraid I can't pick it up before 20th January :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-12-16, 19:22:58
pp: Riverside - Out Of Myself
np: Maciej Meller - Zenith (Riverside's keyboard player. Nice, easy listening album)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-12-17, 20:51:18
Camel - The Snow Goose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-18, 18:59:08
Today:
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Threshold - Wounded Land
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears

np: Pink Floyd - The Wall

At the moment 'Comfortably Numb' is playing, probably one of my most favourite songs 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-12-18, 21:35:41
I noticed you missed the 'O'. ;D
Opeth? OSI? ;)

Today I listened a lot to Downhere, a very nice poprock band, unfortunately disbanded.
I really like the 2008 album "Ending Is Beginning", but today I also enjoyed "Wide-Eyed And Mystified" a lot.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-12-19, 14:05:59
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-12-18, 21:35:41
I noticed you missed the 'O'. ;D
Opeth? OSI? ;)
It was there: Orford, Martin was my 'O'  :)

np: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth  8)

My favourite 2020 release  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-12-19, 20:08:01
Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*

Really great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-12-20, 21:06:42
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, like almost every Sunday evening. The music has been getting heavier lately, with more growls and screams :-\. Long ago that I heard a band worth checking out. But I keep on trying ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-12-21, 18:49:29
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Arena - The Cry
David Bowie - The Singles Collection

No Y and Z, I know. Don't have artists with those characters in my collection ;).

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #516.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2020-12-22, 18:42:41
Today:
Camel - Rajaz
DeeExpus - Far From Home
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue

np: Genesis - A Trick of The Tail
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-12-23, 19:31:12
Today:
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Gazpacho - Fireworker
IQ - Resistance 8)

np: Clouds Can - Leave

Neo-prog from Germany. Really great and melodious music with beautiful solos, the voice of the singer reminds me of David Bowie. Only minus is the use of the saxophone, but that's only in one track. Will play it again :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-12-24, 18:54:37
Today:
Soen - Lotus *horns* (Looking forward to the new album in January. The two tracks that have been released are sounding great 8))
Subsignal - La Muerta

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)

Seems to be the album that I played the most on Spotify this year. That says enough 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-25, 19:40:03
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Never gave this band a real listen. With the upcoming album and knowing that Neal Morse is in the band, I give this album a try. And I'm not disappointed, you can clearly hear Neal's signature. Don't know if this is the 'best' album to start with. I do know that I'll play it more often and also the other albums :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2020-12-25, 22:16:35
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-25, 19:40:03
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Never gave this band a real listen. With the upcoming album and knowing that Neal Morse is in the band, I give this album a try. And I'm not disappointed, you can clearly hear Neal's signature. Don't know if this is the 'best' album to start with. I do know that I'll play it more often and also the other albums :).

A tricky one but I think my favourite is The Whirlwind, I was lucky enough to see it live twice on the Whirld tour which is worth a watch.

NP Gazpacho - Fireworker.

Seasons greetings to one and all

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-12-26, 09:10:30
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-25, 19:40:03
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

Never gave this band a real listen. With the upcoming album and knowing that Neal Morse is in the band, I give this album a try. And I'm not disappointed, you can clearly hear Neal's signature. Don't know if this is the 'best' album to start with. I do know that I'll play it more often and also the other albums :).

(Today) I'll rate them like this:
1. The Whirlwind (2009)
2. Bridge Across Forever (2001)
3. Kaleidoscope (2014)
4. SMPT:e (2000)

"The Whirlwind" has some of the most fantastic recurring themes I ever heard. It's meant to be one big epic (although I don't see it like that.) The individual songs are killer tunes. Also, this album was a big happening when it came out because noone really expected it. Although, many hoped (and even prayed) it would happen. I think this is their most consistent album and it's a concept album. I really like it a lot.

"Bridge Across Forever" is the first album of them I listened to. The two big epics are great, but unfortunately carry on a little bit too long. Both could have been ten minutes shorter. (And that would leave room for another epic!) Suite Charlotte Pike is really cool with the many styles and it's maybe my favourite. But I think the title track is a little bit slow. I've grown to like it a bit more, but it was always a skipper for me.

"Kaleidoscope" I was initially a little bit disappointed about. It was hyped from the start. (Aren't all TA albums?) They really looked at their first two albums for inspiration. There's two big epics again to bookend the album (much like on "Bridge Across Forever"). And there's a We All Need Some Light-like song in Shine, which happens to be a really nice one, I must add. Also whereas Shine is We All Need Some Light 2, Beyond The Sun is Bridge Across Forever 2 (also a bit boring). Black As The Sky is funny in some way (time signature changes and stuff...), but it tries too hard ("Look! We're prog!"). All in all, "Kaleidoscope" was 'made for the fans'. Still, I really like the two epics (again, they could have been a little bit shorter). In fact, some days I rate this above "Bridge Across Forever".

"SMPT:e" is of course their first. I imagine this must have been a big happening back then: members of Spock's Beard, Dream Theater, Marillion and The Flower Kings... The first (of many) Neal and Mike collaboration album. The epic is cool. And I already mentioned We All Need Some Light (beautiful). I could do without the cover song on the end. It's not bad per se, but a bit of an easy move to put it on your album. I regard it as a bonus track (which makes it still a 60 minutes long album). This album gets the least airplay in my house. By no means a bad album, but I like the others better.


Starting with their reunion album "The Whirlwind", every album has a five to nine year gap between them. Effectively making every album feel like a reunion album, which of course increases the hype. The new album adds a very clever trick to it as well: releasing two variants of the same album (and making you pay for both of them ;D ). The already released singles (especially the second one) makes me really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-12-26, 14:01:53
Thanks for your reply Bupie and PH 8). You both agree, 'The Whirlwind' it is (at least now) ;). It is obvious:

np: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

I'm at track #7 'Evermore' and I really like what I heard so far. The tracks are way shorter. No long epics, more 'song-oriented', but it works really well. Maybe just because of that, less is more. To be continued for sure *horns*. Reminds me of The Neal Morse Band so now and then, but that's no surprise ;). Why didn't I check it out earlier? Well, I know I played one album a long time ago and it didn't grip me by then. But glad I decided to listen to it now.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2020-12-28, 19:23:05
jp: Airbag - Identity 8)
np: David Minasian - The Sound Of Dreams

Read about this album in the prog magazine 'iO-pages. Some big names on it: Annie Haslam, Billy Sherwood, Steve Hackett. It is symphonic and melodious rock. Not bad at all, not a 'wow' experience (yet). Will be played again ... ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2020-12-31, 11:35:03
NP Esthesis - The Awakening

Had to check this one out after the glowing review from Progwereld, cd ordered!
https://esthesis.bandcamp.com/
https://www.progwereld.org/recensie/esthesis-the-awakening/

BP The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live

First came to my attention from their support slot in the Marillion Couch Convention and now again with the DPRP review of their live album. Also ordered, together with the bundle offer at their website of their debut album, ep and live blu-ray.
https://thecyberiam.bandcamp.com/
https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2020-118#cyberiam

Have a good New Year's Eve and best wishes for 2021 to all Roomies who still visit these pages!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-12-31, 13:45:50
Good to 'see' you again Erik. Also from me the best wishes for 2021 to all the roomies. Hopefully a better year than 2020 with a more 'free' life. And hopefully attending a gig will be possible again, really miss that :-\.

Now listening to the Top 2000. At the moment: 'Private Investigations' from Dire Straits 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-01-02, 19:48:35
First album I'm playing in 2021 (on Spotify):

Camel - Mirage

Going to appreciate this band more and more ... with a Blu-Ray which will arrive soon that's only great 8) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-03, 21:03:46
pp: Airbag - The Greatest Show on Earth 8)

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio. Highlight was the new single from Soen ... new album on 29th January *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-01-04, 19:09:15
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected
Arena - The Visitor 8)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Kingcrow - The Persistence

The music was necessary at the first working day of the year :).

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #518.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2021-01-04, 19:37:33
Yesterday I listened to:
A.C.T - "Today's Report"
A.C.T - "Imaginary Friends"

And today:
A.C.T - "Last Epic"
A.C.T - "Silence"
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

I really like this band. I also wanted to buy last year's EP (or actually the year before that, now) "Rebirth" but they mentioned they will release another EP this year probably. I'm hoping for a compilation of both EP's, effectively making it a full album.
If not, I'll buy both EP's anyway. ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-05, 18:33:27
Have to dig into A.C.T. more. What I've heard after you recommended it was really nice. On tomorrow's list ;).

Today:
IQ - Resistance 8)
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Leprous - Pitfalls *horns*
Huis - Abandoned

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2021-01-05, 22:45:43
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-05, 18:33:27
Have to dig into A.C.T. more. What I've heard after you recommended it was really nice. On tomorrow's list ;).

I might have said it before, but I'll rate the A.C.T albums as follows:

1. Last Epic (2003)
2/3. Circus Pandemonium (2014)
2/3. Silence (2006)
4/5. Imaginary Friends (2001)
4/5. Today's Report (1999)

As you can see these albums are difficult to rate. Roughly, they get better with the years, but sometimes I prefer the one over the other. With "Last Epic" being the exception to both mentioned rules. That album is my favourite A.C.T album by far. It's perfect.

"Today's Report" and "Imaginary Friends" are very 'over the top' both musically and lyrically. Perhaps you can call these albums a little bit unfocused (if you want to be mean). The songs on these two albums are 'full'.
"Last Epic" is much much much more focused. I love the story and concept (it's both creepy and weird) and the music is fantastic. The songs are less 'full', there's more 'air' in them. Dunno how to explain.
"Silence" is even more 'stripped down' to the point that some fans were complaining about the lack of solos etc. I think there's a lot to enjoy. The songs are more standalone and overall it's a step down from "Last Epic". It is by no means a bad album! It might be their most accessible.
"Circus Pandemonium" is back to the story-telling again. Not as deep as "Last Epic" but still very nice. There are some similarities. For example, in both stories there's a piteos character who's being exploited by the bad guy.

Like I said, these albums are so good, that my favourite (apart from "Last Epic") is often the one that I'm listening to. "Last Epic" is a 5 star album, the others vary between 4 and 5 stars, really.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-05, 18:33:27
Today:
IQ - Resistance 8)
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Leprous - Pitfalls *horns*
Huis - Abandoned

All very nice albums! Although I still need to get myself into "Resistance" and "EIMA" is my least favourite by Frost* (still very good ofcourse).

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-05, 18:33:27
np: Camel - Moonmadness

How would you describe this album/band, Teunis?
I know "The Snow Goose" which I like. I remember listening to Camel a few years ago, but discovering that old prog band didn't work out the same as it did with Kansas last year. Both very different, but both respected prog bands.


Today I resumed my alphabetic order listening of my cd collection (thanks for the great idea Teunis!):

Rick Altizer - "Scripture Memory: Pop Symphonies"
It's so simple, yet I like it very much. And I remember all the texts! ;D

Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"
This is why listening in alphabetic order is such a good idea. I very very rarely play this album. But when I do, I like it a lot.

Ambeon - "Fate Of A Dreamer"
I really like Arjen Lucassen... But I have to be honest now. This album didn't age well. At least, not for me. When I listen to these 'reimagined' versions from previous Ayreon songs, I much rather listen to the original songs. Astrid's vocals are not really my cup of tea either. She's obviously doing a great job, especially considering her age at that time.

I listened to these albums two times each. Except for Ambeon. I was really bored the second time and put it off after a quarter of the album.

After that I listened to something that's not in my collection: Casino's "Casino". Clive Nolan once again teaming up with Karl Groom, this time with the late Geoff Mann as the vocalist. I like the sound of the album (it's early nineties Neo Prog, like Shadowland, Landmarq). The songs are a little bit hit and miss, but pleasant enough for sure.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-06, 19:01:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2021-01-05, 22:45:43
How would you describe this album/band (Camel), Teunis?
I know "The Snow Goose" which I like. I remember listening to Camel a few years ago, but discovering that old prog band didn't work out the same as it did with Kansas last year. Both very different, but both respected prog bands.

Very melodic, mostly instrumental prog music with a flute so now and then and fantastic guitar solos. You know 'The Snow Goose', 'Moonmadness' is similar. My favourite Camel album is 'Rajaz' 8).

Quote from: PH
Today I resumed my alphabetic order listening of my cd collection (thanks for the great idea Teunis!):

You're welcome ;). You are forced to play albums you don't play that often, sometimes you are pleasantly surprised :D. I also did bands/artist following up: starting with A, B, C and so on.

Quote from: PH
Amaran's Plight - "Voice In The Light"
This is why listening in alphabetic order is such a good idea. I very very rarely play this album. But when I do, I like it a lot.

That's a great album indeed *horns*.

Quote from: PH
Ambeon - "Fate Of A Dreamer"
I really like Arjen Lucassen... But I have to be honest now. This album didn't age well. At least, not for me. When I listen to these 'reimagined' versions from previous Ayreon songs, I much rather listen to the original songs. Astrid's vocals are not really my cup of tea either. She's obviously doing a great job, especially considering her age at that time.

I used to play that one a lot, not anymore. But not only with Ambeon, the 'Ayreon formula' doesn't work anymore with me I'm afraid :-\. Didn't even buy the latest release and I hardly play it. And if I play Ayreon, it's mostly 'Actual Fantasy', which is my favourite :).

Quote from: PH
I might have said it before, but I'll rate the A.C.T albums as follows:

1. Last Epic (2003)
2/3. Circus Pandemonium (2014)
2/3. Silence (2006)
4/5. Imaginary Friends (2001)
4/5. Today's Report (1999)

Thanks for your listing and explanation, highly appreciated. It is obvious what I'm playing now or better said, just finished:

A.C.T. - Last Epic

Yeah, easy listening music, sort of 'musical' feeling with this one which is not a disadvantage (think the Clive Nolan musicals). You're mentioning the story, but I hardly listen to lyrics. For me it's the music what is the most important. Will listen again and also to the other albums.

Before:
Toto - Toto XIV
Neal Morse - Live Momentum (3 cd)
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-01-07, 18:47:40
Today, music while @ work:
IQ - Frequency
Arena - Immortal?
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Subsignal - Paraíso

np: A.C.T. - Silence

Wanted to play 'Circus Pandemonium', but it's the only album that's not on Spotify for some reason? ::) Well, this one is okay too. Happy music, I sometimes recognise an 'ELO' feel when the background vocals come in. Really like that. At first listenin I like it even more than 'Last Epic' after one spin. Maybe because it's 'more accessible' as you say. But I'll play the albums more often. Hey it's prog :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2021-01-07, 20:31:59
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-01-07, 18:47:40
Today, music while @ work:
np: A.C.T. - Silence

Wanted to play 'Circus Pandemonium', but it's the only album that's not on Spotify for some reason? ::) Well, this one is okay too. Happy music, I sometimes recognise an 'ELO' feel when the background vocals come in. Really like that. At first listenin I like it even more than 'Last Epic' after one spin. Maybe because it's 'more accessible' as you say. But I'll play the albums more often. Hey it's prog :).

You're definitely right about ELO. There's ELO, Queen, Dream Theater and ABBA. But I've also seen people mentioning Saga, Supertramp, Styx, 10cc and from what I've heard of these bands (not much) they're not wrong.

About "Circus Pandemonium" being not on Spotify, that used to be the case indeed. But I was pleasantly surprised to see it on Spotify couple days back. I checked just now, and it's there.
This should be the link to the album (https://open.spotify.com/album/6FhD4ADc6IjcFXaMVEWXwo?si=3s5jAFN-SoW7Lwq3Oew9Lg).

Yesterday I listened to:
Ambeon - "Fate Of A Dreamer"
Again, not my favourite, but I really wanted to try it again. Didn't change my opinion. It's funny, I bought it because it was kinda cheap and it was the Expanded Edition, but also (of course) because it's an Arjen project. If it wasn't Arjen Lucassen, I probably would never have bought it.

Anathema - "Judgement"
Wow, so yeah, never realised it, but this is pretty good stuff! I played it twice yesterday and once again today. They were no doom metal band here anymore, but definitely not whatever they are now.

Now listening to:
Anathema - "A Fine Day To Exit"
This is also very nice. I think I must have listened more to this than to "Judgement" because I remember bits and pieces of some of the songs. This album has a Radiohead kinda feel to it. Again, thumbs up!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2021-01-07, 21:20:51
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2021-01-07, 20:31:59

Anathema - "Judgement"
Wow, so yeah, never realised it, but this is pretty good stuff! I played it twice yesterday and once again today. They were no doom metal band here anymore, but definitely not whatever they are now.



Off this album my favourite is Anyone, Anywhere

I also love Weather Systems. It is such a shame that they are not around anymore.

JP Yes - Big Generator
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2021-01-07, 22:19:01
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2021-01-07, 21:20:51
Off this album my favourite is Anyone, Anywhere

I don't have any favourites yet. To me it sounds like one big thing. Every track seamlessly goes over to the next one. The first three or four tracks are very exciting to me! The rest of the album is not too shabby either. I made a mental note for Anyone, Anywhere. I'll make sure to take extra notice next time I listen to the album.

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2021-01-07, 21:20:51
I also love Weather Systems.

Yes, I think "Weather Systems" is my favourite. My first encounter was the compilation/rearrangement album "Falling Deeper" which I still like. I found it very mysterious music. "We're Here Because We're Here" is also great. The last two albums are a step back I think.

And now I'm listening to:
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"
Which I know quite well. I really like this album as well. The quartet Closer-Are You There?-Childhood Dreams-Pulled Under At 2000 Metres A Second is fantastic! But actually the whole album has no fillers. Now that I think of it, perhaps this one is in my top 3 Anathema albums.

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2021-01-07, 21:20:51
It is such a shame that they are not around anymore.

Indeed. I hope they/some of them will reform and continue. Whether or not under a different name.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-08, 19:26:34
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2021-01-07, 20:31:59
About "Circus Pandemonium" being not on Spotify, that used to be the case indeed. But I was pleasantly surprised to see it on Spotify couple days back. I checked just now, and it's there.
This should be the link to the album (https://open.spotify.com/album/6FhD4ADc6IjcFXaMVEWXwo?si=3s5jAFN-SoW7Lwq3Oew9Lg).
Yep, this link is working. Strange that I couldn't find it, watched the entiry discography ???. Will listen to it tomorrow, now playing:

Katatonia - City Burials

I really like the music of this band. But a whole album is boring as far as I'm concerned. Too little versitality, are tracks are sounding the same or is it just me? ::)

About Anathema
Such a shame that thay called it a day (for the time being). My favourite album is 'Weather Systems', followed bij 'We're Here Because We're Here', but 'A Fine Day To Exit' and 'Judgement' are great too. Today I've been playing 'The Optimist'. Hadn't played it for a long time because I was slightly disappointed, but today I found it better than expected. Sometimes it works to let is rest for a while ...  ;).

Today, while @ work:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Toto - Turn Back
Arena - Breakfast In Biarritz
Anathema - The Optimist
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-01-09, 19:22:22
pp:
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth (Favourite 2020 release, top-10 to follow soon ... ;))
Gazpacho - Fireworker (Was not too enthusiastic about it in the beginning, but several listenings further I really appreciate this album 8))

np: A.C.T. - Circus Pandemonium

From the three I've heard so far this is the least interesting. So now and then a bit too 'theatrical' for my taste, but that may be because of the concept 'circus'. But like the other albums, will certainly get more airplay. Certainly a great band!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2021-01-10, 20:48:49
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-08, 19:26:34
Katatonia - City Burials
I really like the music of this band. But a whole album is boring as far as I'm concerned. Too little versitality, are tracks are sounding the same or is it just me? ::)

I am not a frequent listener of Katatonia. That being said, I tried this album around the time it came out. It was not bad. Some parts even got stuck in my head afterwards. But indeed, a whole album was a bit too much for me. I will certainly try again.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-08, 19:26:34
Today I've been playing 'The Optimist'. Hadn't played it for a long time because I was slightly disappointed, but today I found it better than expected. Sometimes it works to let is rest for a while ... ;).

That's right. After a while the 'first impression' makes place for deeper appreciation (in this case) or disappointment (in my case with Ambeon).

The day before yesterday I played:
Anathema - "A Natural Disaster"
Anathema - "Hindsight"
Anathema - "Falling Deeper"

Enough said about the first. Now about the other two:
These reimagined acoustic and orchestral(?) versions are really nice. I broke a pattern by playing "Falling Deeper" instead of "We're Here Because We're Here". Of course "Falling Deeper" comes afterward in their discography (and in my CD Collection cabinet), but I really really wanted to listen to it, so I did. That's the kind of person I am. :P

Yesterday:
Anathema - "We're Here Because We're Here"
Anathema - "Universal" (live album)

"WHBWH" really marked a change in their discography. I really like it.
"Universal" is a nice live album.

Yesterday I also played (not in my CD collection but coincidentally also starting with 'A'):
Agnes Obel - "Myopia"
Abel Ganz - "The Life Of The Honey Bee And Other Moments Of Clarity"

The album by Agnes Obel is a very mysterious sounding album. Lots of moody keys and tasty piano. I have to say I like it very much. My girlfriend also liked it and apparently some of her music was featured in multiple TV series. Cool.

The Abel Ganz album is very pretty. I think many would like it. It was not on Spotify before, but it is now. Alan Reed (ex-Pallas) was once a member of this band, but not anymore. This singer is pretty decent too.

Today:
Anathema - "Falling Deeper"
Sunset Of Age is a very cool song. I also really like Everwake and J'ai Fait Une Promesse, but actually the whole album is nice.

Ok, time for something new:
Glass Kites - "Glass Kites II"
The first 2021 album I listen to and it's a 30 minutes well spent. It makes me think of Perfect Beings, because of the vocals. I'm putting it on my list for 2021 to relisten.

Thomas Bergersen - "Humanity - Chapter I"
Thomas Bergersen - "Humanity - Chapter II"

Wow! Guys, check it out. Really nice movie soundtrack-ish music. Talk about epic...
My girlfriend pointed this guy out to me a year ago or so. And a few days ago I saw him mentioned in an end of year list on TheProgMind.com. I decided to give it a go and am not disappointed!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-10, 21:30:01
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2021-01-10, 20:48:49
The Abel Ganz album is very pretty. I think many would like it. It was not on Spotify before, but it is now. Alan Reed (ex-Pallas) was once a member of this band, but not anymore. This singer is pretty decent too.
I'm a fan of Alan Reed's voice 8). Will try this album though.

Quote from: PH
Thomas Bergersen - "Humanity - Chapter I"
Thomas Bergersen - "Humanity - Chapter II"

Wow! Guys, check it out. Really nice movie soundtrack-ish music. Talk about epic...
Will give it a try ...  and have to check more A.C.T. albums. Wow I'm busier than @ work ;).

But it will have to wait. On Sundays I'm listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio and on Mondays to Prog Non Stop.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-01-11, 18:37:08
Today:
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Asia - Arena
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #519 with e.g. Arena - Purgatory Road :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-12, 19:00:19
Today:
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Knight Area - D-Day
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good

np: Abel Ganz - The Life of the Honey Bee and Other Moments of Clarity

Relaxing music, really like it. You have to be in the mood for it, but I will play it again.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2021-01-12, 20:57:52
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-10, 21:30:01
Will give it a try ...  and have to check more A.C.T. albums. Wow I'm busier than @ work ;).

Haha, I know the feeling!

Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-10, 21:30:01
On Sundays I'm listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio and on Mondays to Prog Non Stop.

I've set an reminder in my calender for Dollhouse Rock Radio on Sunday. Let's see what it's all about.
Can't find where I can listen live to Prog Non Stop. I can see the playlists that you can relisten, but not live.

Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-12, 19:00:19
np: Abel Ganz - The Life of the Honey Bee and Other Moments of Clarity

Relaxing music, really like it. You have to be in the mood for it, but I will play it again.

You're right about the mood. It's on the 'slow' spectrum of Prog. Something to listen to when your wife/girlfriend is around. :P



Last couple of days have been dominated by Anathema. I see that I failed to mention "Weather Systems", but I listened to that one between "WHBWH" and "Universal". Last Monday I listened to the final two albums "Distant Satellites" (which still has some pretty nice tunes) and "The Optimist" (which was still a disappointment for me).

The two "Humanity" chapters by Thomas Bergersen also got another spin yesterday. Apparently there's five more chapters to be followed. Productive guy. Can't be cheap to make this kind of music, it seems like a whole orchestra is involved. Anyway, I made a playlist with my favourite tracks out of the two albums.

Today (in the A series) I listened to:
Anderson/Stolt - "Invention Of Knowledge"

To be honest, it grew on me a little bit. When I first heard about the album (still in the making back then) I was sooooooo looking forward to it: the lead singer of one of my favourite prog bands teaming up with one of my favourite guitar players. It turned out to be a disappointment once again. Too much Jon and too little Roine. Not much space for Roine's excellent songwriting and every second is filled with vocals. Every track sounds the same.
But, today I listened three times to this album and I began to like it. My critisism still remains for the most part, but like I said, it's growing slowly.
I hope they will team up again in the future with Roine taking up a bigger role.

Also listened to:
Änglagård - "Viljans Öga"

Intriguing music, and I remember having bought it because of the 'classic' and 'retro' feel and admittedly the hype played a large part as well. It's not bad, but I think I might not have bought it with my current state of mind. Still, I listened to it twice today and didn't skip one track. :) It's a difficult album for sure.

Then on to the new ones of this year:
Glass Kites - "Glass Kites II"
Like I said, nice album to have in your playlist. I think, the last track, which is ten+ minutes, is the best. But why not listen to the whole album? Only 30 minutes. I guess if it had been a full 50-60 minutes album it might have been a bit too much. But who knows? I'm not tired of it yet. Will probably listen tomorrow as well.

ProAge - "4. Wymiar"
Never heard of (anything by) this band, but this is already the third album by this Polish band. The previous two albums were released in an English and a Polish version. This new album (released last friday I think) is only in Polish as for now. I'm already having it on repeat. It's pretty good! ProgArchives says 'Neo-Prog' and that's probably the best way to describe them indeed. Keys remind me of Arena sometimes. Also early Marillion is not very far. Mentioning Riverside here seems obvious because of their nationality. Don't know if it's bias, but I mention them anyway. The epic (29 minutes) 4th Dimension is the only song where they sing in English. Pretty cool synth sounds on this one.
I already listened twice to this album and I think I will listen again!
Check out the epic of the album on YouTube! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EClx5sIapho)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-13, 19:14:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2021-01-12, 20:57:52
I've set an reminder in my calender for Dollhouse Rock Radio on Sunday. Let's see what it's all about.

It's a nice radio programme. You'll hear several kinds of rock, from prog to heavy metal. And so now and then (too many) growls. But I keep on listening to discover new bands/music.

Quote from: PH
Can't find where I can listen live to Prog Non Stop. I can see the playlists that you can relisten, but not live.

You can't hear it live, it's indeed a stream you can listen to whenever you want and I do that on Mondays :): http://www.prognonstop.com/luister-live/ (http://www.prognonstop.com/luister-live/)

Today:
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Anathema - Falling Deeper
The Pineapple Thief - ... Introducing The Pineapple Thief
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

np: Ring Van Möbius - The 3rd Majesty

I've read a positive review in the iO-pages. It's a bit of ELP music, but it isn't really my cup of tea. More listening won't change my mind ... and off the list it goes ;). Still enough on it though :).

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2021-01-13, 20:54:09
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-13, 19:14:58
It's a nice radio programme. You'll hear several kinds of rock, from prog to heavy metal. And so now and then (too many) growls. But I keep on listening to discover new bands/music.

You can't hear it live, it's indeed a stream you can listen to whenever you want and I do that on Mondays :): http://www.prognonstop.com/luister-live/ (http://www.prognonstop.com/luister-live/)

Thank you Teunis!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-13, 19:14:58
np: Ring Van Möbius - The 3rd Majesty

I've read a positive review in the iO-pages. It's a bit of ELP music, but it isn't really my cup of tea. More listening won't change my mind ... and off the list it goes ;). Still enough on it though :).

I also read a positive review on this album. My reaction is the same as yours.

Today I listened to:
Anima Mundi - "The Way"

Anyone familiar with this Cuban band? I think it's pretty good. Saw them live in oktober(?) 2018 and it was a big surprise to me because I had not heard a single note of their music before that evening. I enjoyed it a lot. I was even disappointed that I had to go home early. I heard they played for more than three hours!
To me, this album reminds me of The Flower Kings and Transatlantic. Also Pink Floyd. It's not masterpiece material, but still pretty nice music.

2021 music on Spotify:
Again I listened to ProAge - "4. Wymiar" today.
For some reason I'm being drawn to this album. It's pretty melodic. And not too heavy.

Then there's also "There, There" by For Giants. An instrumental Progressive Metal album. Unfortunately it didn't convince me that much.

The Flying Caravan (those names... sometimes... really...? And then some are complaining that people think progressive rock is silly) - "I Just Wanna Break Even"
Silly band name, but the music is not too silly. It's not groundbreaking stuff, but pleasant enough to let it play out its time. Perhaps I'll listen again.

Now listening to Need - "Norchestrion: A Song For The End"
Back in Prog Metal territory. Not bad.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-01-14, 19:16:28
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2021-01-13, 20:54:09
Anima Mundi - "The Way"

Anyone familiar with this Cuban band?
Yeah, I know them. I remember that I have tried some albums, but it didn't grip me enough. Don't know the reason anymore, maybe the vocals? Would have to listen again to find out.

Today:
Soen - Lotus *horns*
Status Quo - 12 Gold Bars (Compilation. Sometimes I just want to rock ;))
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Camel - A Nod And a Wink
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer

np: Thomas Bergersen - Humanity ~ Chapter 1

Nice melodic (film) music starting from track 3. A bit too long to keep me entertained because of too many instrumental songs and sometimes female vocals, which are not my favourite. But will listen to Chapter 2 as well, pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-15, 20:19:17
Today:
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Arena - Live & Life (2cd, 'Contagion' live and more ... Yeah, Arena with Rob Sowden rocks *horns*, long time ago that I played this)
Asia - Aqua
Toto - The Seventh One

Speaking of this band, how is your Toto investigation going PH? ;)

np: Supertramp - Breakfast In America
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-01-16, 20:06:56
pp: Leprous - Malina *horns*
np: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales

Really interesting album, like it 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2021-01-16, 22:12:42
Played today:
Iona - Open Sky
The Cyberiam - The Cyberiam
The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live
Mansun - Six
Gungfly - Friendship
Haunt The Woods - Opaque
Moonshot - Worlds of yesterday
Vangelis - Rosetta
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-01-18, 19:01:07
Today:
Riverside - Out Of Myself
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Blind Ego - Mirror
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves (to celebrate its 8th anniversary)
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #520.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-19, 18:58:19
Today:
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation (We've discussed it before: although it lacks solos, it's still a great album with beautiful melodies 8))
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Toto - Falling In Between
Asia - XXX

np: Anima Mundi - Insomnia

Not bad, but not really my cup of tea. Both the music and the vocals don't appeal to me. Add the use of the saxophone so now and then and you know why I won't run to my local record shop ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-20, 19:27:54
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Arena - Arena: Live Recorded 2011/12 Tour
Leprous - Malina
IQ - Nomzano

np: Soen - Lykaia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-01-21, 19:19:53
Today:
Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3

np: Pink Floyd - Animals (To celebrate its 44th anniversary)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-22, 19:13:16
pp: Arena - Double Vision *horns*
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2021-01-23, 16:40:58
NP The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live

This band is really good guys, check them out.

BP Steely Dan - Katy Lied and Pretzel Logic
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-01-23, 19:50:01
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2021-01-23, 16:40:58
NP The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live

This band is really good guys, check them out.
Don't know it. It has the label 'Heavy Prog' on Progarchives.com. Is there a band you can compare it with?

Today:
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Muse - The 2nd Law

np: Änglagård - Viljans Öga

It was recommended by a friend. Have heard the whole album, but it isn't really my cup of tea. It's instrumental and the music doesn't appeal to me :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2021-01-24, 10:33:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-01-23, 19:50:01
Don't know it. It has the label 'Heavy Prog' on Progarchives.com. Is there a band you can compare it with?

There is definitely a Dream Theater and Rush influence, but it is not quite as heavy as DT and very melodic and accesible. Also a bit of an alternative rock vibe in their sound. I discovered them by way of their support slot in the Marillion couch convention which indicates they have a broader appeal.

NP Perfect Storm - No Air

Excellent debut by this Dutch band. 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-24, 20:53:27
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2021-01-24, 10:33:29
There is definitely a Dream Theater and Rush influence, but it is not quite as heavy as DT and very melodic and accesible. Also a bit of an alternative rock vibe in their sound. I discovered them by way of their support slot in the Marillion couch convention which indicates they have a broader appeal.
DT and Rush are far from my favourite bands. The best way to get an impression is listening. I'll give them a listen this week ;).

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #521. Usually I listen to Dollhouse Rock Radio, but due to the curfew it was broadcasted from 18.00-20.00. That didn't suit me, I'll listen it back later this week.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-01-25, 19:06:54
Today:
Gazpacho - Bravo
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Rocket Scientists - Earth Below And Sky Above ~ Live In Europe & America
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

np: Taskaha - Taskaha

Prog from Norway. I've read a positive review about this album, but it doesn't grip me (enough).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2021-01-25, 20:38:20
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-24, 20:53:27
DT and Rush are far from my favourite bands. The best way to get an impression is listening. I'll give them a listen this week ;).
Yes I feared these references might not quite win you over 😉 Indeed the best way is to listen, the track Don't Blink for instance is really good.

Np Flower Kings - Waiting for miracles

Bp Dream The Electric Sleep - Beneath The Dark Wide Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2021-01-26, 08:42:17
Np Esthesis - The Awakening

Addictive album. References: Pink Floyd, Airbag, Porcupine Tree 😉
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-01-26, 18:28:05
Today:
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Soen - Lotus *horns* (3 days till the release of the new album 8))
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun (Live 2 cd)
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
IQ - The Seventh House
Gazpacho - Fireworker

Quote from: erik on Mon, 2021-01-25, 20:38:20
Indeed the best way is to listen, the track Don't Blink for instance is really good.
That's what I do:

np: The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live

Not bad at all, but I'm not impressed by the vocals. And I hear more rhythm guitars than melodies I'm afraid. But this is a live album, will play their latest studio album this week to get an impression :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2021-01-27, 12:11:52
Now playing:
Dimitri Toonen - "Leave My Mind Sometimes"

I have a feeling you are going to like this Teunis.
I read somewhere that the music sounds a bit like Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, The Pineapple Thief/Bruce Soord and Airbag/Bjorn Riis and I hear it too.
It's not bad at all! Album is released in november last year and apparently it's a Dutch guy. Hopefully we'll hear more about him.

Also listened extensively to Perfect Storm's "No Air" for a good week now. I'm pleasantly surprised! Another nice Dutch band.
I also saw that you mentioned them Erik. What do you make of it? I think it sounds a bit like 90125-era Yes. Dunno if it's accurate, but that's what it reminded me of.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-01-27, 18:28:17
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2021-01-27, 12:11:52
Dimitri Toonen - "Leave My Mind Sometimes"

I have a feeling you are going to like this Teunis.
I read somewhere that the music sounds a bit like Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, The Pineapple Thief/Bruce Soord and Airbag/Bjorn Riis and I hear it too.
It's not bad at all! Album is released in november last year and apparently it's a Dutch guy. Hopefully we'll hear more about him.
Okay, on my (long) 'to play' list ;).

Today
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

jp: The Cyberiam - Forging Nations Live

Last two tracks of the album. And indeed Erik, 'Don't Blink' may be the most accessible song.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2021-01-28, 16:49:13
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2021-01-27, 12:11:52
Also listened extensively to Perfect Storm's "No Air" for a good week now. I'm pleasantly surprised! Another nice Dutch band.
I also saw that you mentioned them Erik. What do you make of it? I think it sounds a bit like 90125-era Yes. Dunno if it's accurate, but that's what it reminded me of.
Rather good debut, I had not thought of Yes/90125 and find it hard to pinpoint their sound but it is a fresh and modern sounding album, accesible but enough proggy twists at the same time.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2021-01-28, 23:38:01
Today I listened to:
Pretty Pain - "Pretty In Pain"

Nice band from Brazil.

Just finished listening to:
W.E.T. - "Retransmission"
Wow, this sounds like a heavy version of (again) 90125-Yes and also Payne-Asia. The first time I listen to an album by these guys. I already knew that one of the guys is also playing in Work Of Art that I really liked a couple of years back.
Oh, and Jeff Scott Soto is the singer, but this is no Sons Of Apollo (fortunately, I would say).
Wonderful AOR. Recommended!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-29, 19:55:05
Today:
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Asia - Asia
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains

jp: Soen - Imperial *horns*
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2021-01-30, 21:26:37
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution (album)

wow, these guys really sound like Porcupine Tree has continued to exist... especially with the unique drumming style of Gavin Harrison - really love it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-01-31, 20:49:07
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2021-01-30, 21:26:37
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution (album)

wow, these guys really sound like Porcupine Tree has continued to exist... especially with the unique drumming style of Gavin Harrison - really love it.
Excellent choice 8). Yeah, Mr. Harrison adds so much to the sound of TPT. Their latest release 'Versions Of The Truth' is great as well and 'Your Wilderness' also. But all the albums from 'Magnolia' are very accessible.

now listening to Prog Non Stop #522.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-02-01, 19:09:00
Today:
Gazpacho - Molok
Soen - Imperial
Threshold - Wounded Land
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped

np: Naryan - The Withering

According to their bandcamp site the music is "Progressive rock from Finland with elements of crossover, metal and symphonic delivered by electric and organic instruments. Think Riverside meets Anathema meets Katatonia wrapped up in lush orchestration." Well, I don't hear Riverside or Katatonia. I do hear a bit of Anathema and Antimatter, but happier. I like it, relaxing music.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2021-02-01, 21:11:23
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2021-01-28, 23:38:01
Just finished listening to:
W.E.T. - "Retransmission"
Wow, this sounds like a heavy version of (again) 90125-Yes and also Payne-Asia. The first time I listen to an album by these guys. I already knew that one of the guys is also playing in Work Of Art that I really liked a couple of years back.
Oh, and Jeff Scott Soto is the singer, but this is no Sons Of Apollo (fortunately, I would say).
Wonderful AOR. Recommended!

Tried it, and I really like the brilliant musicianship and production, but: man, it all sounds so "cheesy" somehow.
Going for some "real" rock music ;)
Slash - Living the Dream
also, very highly recommended, especially track 2: "Serve You Right".  *horns*
all my opinion, naturally, not facts ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-02-02, 18:33:46
Today:
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Shadow Gallery - Room V *horns*
Soen - Imperial 8)
Soup - Remedies
Riverside - Voices In My Head (EP)
Toto - Toto

np: Temple Of The Stars - Nightspirit

It was recommended by my brother. It's relaxing music which reminds me a bit of Mike Oldfield and Irish Folk music. Nice, but you have to be in the right mood for it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-02-03, 19:14:35
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Soen - Imperial
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Wilson & Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2021-02-03, 20:19:03
Today I listened twice to Maxxess - "Reactivate"
Really nice instrumental Progressive Rock with Electronic music mixed in. But it's very guitar driven. There are not many instrumental albums that I like, but this really grabbed me!
In fact I'm now listening for a third time!
For some strange reason it reminds me of Devin Townsend in places. But also Tangerine Dream, Ozric Tentacles, Vangelis. Even Porcupine Tree.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2021-02-04, 15:10:09
This week I have listened to all of the transatlantic albums and am looking forward to tommorrow's release
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-02-04, 19:12:32
Today:
Threshold - March Of Progress
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Subsignal - Paraìso
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-05, 19:42:27
Today:
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Soen - Imperial *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2021-02-06, 10:21:52
NP Galahad - Following Ghosts, expanded edition, disc 2 ' Alternative Ghosts'
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-06, 19:25:57
Today:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Genesis - We Can't Dance
Soen - Imperial

np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)

On Spotify. First listening, now the second cd is spinning. Quality indeed, but it needs more listenings to sink in I'm afraid. Too long to hear both cd's after each other as far as i'm concerned :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-02-07, 20:01:08
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure 8)

now listening to Prog Non Stop #523
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-02-08, 19:18:14
Today:
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Ultravox - The Collection
Subsignal - La Muerta
Soen - Lotus
Soen - Imperial

np: THEO - Figureheads

I like the music, but I find the vocals a bit boring. Maybe I have to hear it more often ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2021-02-09, 13:57:31
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-06, 19:25:57
np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)

On Spotify. First listening, now the second cd is spinning. Quality indeed, but it needs more listenings to sink in I'm afraid. Too long to hear both cd's after each other as far as i'm concerned :).

I was also listening to Transatlantic since last Friday. But something happened that I didn't know could ever happen: I grew tired of this Transatlantic album.
I recognise the quality of this new album(s) and some parts are really catchy. But as a whole, it's a bit too much for me right now, I guess. :)
This means I will leave it to rest for a couple of days. It probably will end up to be a fantastic album for me, eventually.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2021-02-09, 18:04:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2021-02-09, 13:57:31
I was also listening to Transatlantic since last Friday. But something happened that I didn't know could ever happen: I grew tired of this Transatlantic album.
I recognise the quality of this new album(s) and some parts are really catchy. But as a whole, it's a bit too much for me right now, I guess. :)
This means I will leave it to rest for a couple of days. It probably will end up to be a fantastic album for me, eventually.

Have you tried the abridged version? It is very good and quicker to listen to. I am enjoying both versions and as I no longer work I guess I have a lot more time on my hands especially with the current situation.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-02-09, 18:23:36
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2021-02-09, 18:04:06
Have you tried the abridged version? It is very good and quicker to listen to. I am enjoying both versions and as I no longer work I guess I have a lot more time on my hands especially with the current situation.
Yes, I'm going to try this one also. Two whole albums are a bit too much at the moment, maybe later.

Today:
Bjorn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Anathema - Hindsight
Riverside - Wasteland
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Soen - Imperial

np: Tammatoys - Conflicts

Recommended it the magazine iO-pages. This time I'm pleasanty surprised: keyboard oriented prog with beautiful solos. Only the vocals aren't that great, but not bad either. Will certainly play it again!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2021-02-10, 10:38:28
Now playing:
Downes Braide Association - "Halcyon Hymns"

Downes of Asia and Yes.
Very pleasant album! If you like Asia, Yes, 80's Genesis even. Possibly Buggles (wouldn't know, really). Very much recommended to the pop-side lovers of prog! It goes on my list!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-02-10, 19:16:02
Today:
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Erik Norlander - Stars Rain Down (live cd)
Blind Ego - Preachting To The Choir
Asia - Silent Nation
Soen - Imperial *horns* (I'm addicted to this album, play it almost every day 8))

np: Autumnblaze - Welkin Shores Burning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-02-11, 18:50:15
Today:
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Leprous - Pitfalls
IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)

With just over 1 hour better to do than the 2 cd version, but I doubt it will result in purchasing the album ;). Excellent musicianship, as expected, but it doesn't grip me enough ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-12, 19:38:56
Today:
Anathema - Universal
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Soen - Imperial

np: Southern Empire - Civilisation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-13, 19:43:56
pp: Pink Floyd - The Division Bell 8)
np: Lunatic Soul - Through Shaded Woods (Probably my favourite LS album, but still I do prefer Riverside ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-02-15, 19:32:59
Today:
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Anathema - Judgement
Shadow Gallery - Legacy *horns*
Gazpacho - Firebird
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles 8)
Soen - Imperial

np: MEER - Playing House
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2021-02-15, 19:54:46
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2021-02-15, 19:32:59
np: MEER - Playing House

Ooooh I played that one too! Love it!
Makes me think of Anathema and Leprous, but mainly because of the male vocals. Musically it's also there, but not as prominent.
Really nice music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-02-16, 18:28:43
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2021-02-15, 19:54:46
Ooooh I played that one too! Love it!
Makes me think of Anathema and Leprous, but mainly because of the male vocals. Musically it's also there, but not as prominent.
Really nice music.
I really liked a number of songs, but not all of them ... Certainly worth a second spin though.

Today:
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Soen - Lotus
Soup - Remedies
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Satellite - Nostalgia

np: Tammatoys - Conflicts (Strange name, but the music is excellent. Melodious and beautiful guitar- and keyboardsolos. Will get more airplay 8))
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-02-18, 19:19:33
Today:
Knight Area - Rising Signs From The Shadows (live 2cd)
Blind Ego - Liquid
Marillion - Kayleigh (Compilation)
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stond *horns*

np: Soen - Cognitive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-20, 12:22:25
After a run now relaxing with:
Gazpacho - Night  8)

Tick Tock is my favourite, but this one is close 2nd.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-20, 19:55:16
Soen - Tellurian

Second from their 5 releases. Not as good as 'Lykaia', 'Lotus' and 'Imperial', but still quality.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-02-22, 19:05:09
Today:
Leprous - Pitfalls
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Soen - Imperial

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #525
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-02-23, 18:33:11
Today:
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Camel - Rajaz 8)
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Soen - Imperial
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Toto - The Seventh One
Soen - Lotus

Had my daily dosis of Soen again *horns* ;)

np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain

Finnish metal, recommended by a Facebook friend. Great so far I'd say *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-02-24, 18:55:09
Today:
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
The Pineapple Thief - Where We Stood (live cd)
Pendragon - Believe
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
The Buggles - The Age Of Plastic

np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain

Rest of the album. I'm impressed. Will listen a few more times, but it may result in purchasing the album *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-26, 19:30:27
Today:
Knight Area - Hyperlive (live cd)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Soen - Imperial
Sieges Even - Paramount
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

jp: Joseph Williams - Denizen Tenant
np: Sean Filkins - War and Peace and Other Short Stories
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2021-02-27, 17:20:22
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-26, 19:30:27
Today:
Knight Area - Hyperlive (live cd)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Soen - Imperial
Sieges Even - Paramount
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

jp: Joseph Williams - Denizen Tenant
np: Sean Filkins - War and Peace and Other Short Stories

I still love the Sean Filkins War and Peace and thanks to you guys I am enjoying Imperial from Soen.

This week been listening to alot of Gazpacho (Tick Tock, Fireworker), Pink Floyd (Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Atom Heart Mother, Final Cut and The Wall), Genesis (Selling England By The Pound, Lamb Lies Down On broadway), Porcupine Tree ( The Incident, Deadwing, Fear Of a Blank Planet and Sky Moves Sideways), Yes (Close to the Edge, Talk, Big Generator and the epic Going For The One) and Transatlantic (both versions of The Absolute Universe) a pretty good week!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-27, 19:46:31
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2021-02-27, 17:20:22
I still love the Sean Filkins War and Peace and thanks to you guys I am enjoying Imperial from Soen.

This week been listening to alot of Gazpacho (Tick Tock, Fireworker), Pink Floyd (Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Atom Heart Mother, Final Cut and The Wall), Genesis (Selling England By The Pound, Lamb Lies Down On broadway), Porcupine Tree ( The Incident, Deadwing, Fear Of a Blank Planet and Sky Moves Sideways), Yes (Close to the Edge, Talk, Big Generator and the epic Going For The One) and Transatlantic (both versions of The Absolute Universe) a pretty good week!
Good choices Iggy. The only band you mention I dislike is Yes. I can only bear 'Owner Of A Lonely heart'. I find the rest nervous and maybe too difficult for me  :-\. Yeah, Soen is being played often here, what an album *horns*.

pp: Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
np: Evergrey - Escape of the Phoenix (also released yesterday, a bit too heavy for my taste ...)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-02-28, 21:04:40
Prog Non Stop #526
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2021-03-01, 05:29:37
JF Steven Wilson - The raven that refused to sing
NP Rik Emmett & Resolution 9 - Res9

Rik Emmett was the guitarist/singer of Triumph, the other famous Canadian power trio not called Rush. Although not a specialist of the band, I reckon that Triumph could be labelled heavy AOR with a few touches of prog on their first albums even if prog fans tend to mock and despise them. I don't and I think that Emmett has a knack to write catchy tunes. On this solo album, he gets some featuring from fellow Canadians James LaBrie and Alex Lifeson. I really enjoy it, some solid melodic (hard) rock where Emmett shines on guitar.

And Iggy and Teunis, I also really like Sean Filkins' War and Peace  *horns*

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-03-01, 19:34:20
Today:
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Soen - Imperial
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves

np: Caligonaut - Magnified As Giants

This one (Norwegian prog) was recommended at the Airbag Facebook Group because a few Airbag members are playing on it. Well, the music is okay (not spectacular), but I really dislike the vocals. So it was a 'once in a lifetime' experience ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2021-03-01, 23:39:39
Mark Kelly's Marathon

Mark Kelly has been pretty famous with another band starting with an M. I don't know if he put his name upfront for people to recognise him or because there is already a (pretty good!) Dutch band named Marathon. Whatever the reason, the album is worth checking for classic prog ala 80's Marillion fans.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-03-02, 18:29:26
Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony
IQ - Resistance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-03-03, 18:40:24
Today:
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

np: Downes Braide Association - Halcyon Hymns

Collaboration between Geoff Downes and Chris Braide. More pop than prog, yet very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-03-04, 19:35:11
Today:
Frost* - Milliontown
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
John Wetton - Arkangel
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over

np: Lifesigns - Cardington
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-03-05, 19:19:25
Today:
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Soen - Imperial
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit

np: Days Between Stations - Giants
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-03-06, 20:30:27
jp: Glass Kites - Glass Kites II
np: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (German Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-03-07, 20:52:50
pp: Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #527
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-03-08, 18:50:39
Today:
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
Soen - Imperial
The Gentle Storm - The Diary (Storm Version)
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain

Wow, impressed by this Finnish band. Nice melodies, great solos. The vocals are not the best part, but not bad either. Recommended 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-03-09, 18:34:24
Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Sylvan - Presets
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-03-10, 21:33:16
Today:
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Subsignal - La Muerta
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith
Soen - Lotus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-03-11, 19:34:39
Today:
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing
Ray Wilson - Guaranteed Pure ~ Swing Your Bag
Peter Gee - East Of Eden
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-03-13, 20:12:57
pp:
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Airbag - Identity

jp: Camel - Moonmadness
np: Camel - Mirage

A somewhat ´easy listening´ day :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-03-14, 19:09:58
pp: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face 8)

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2021-03-14, 21:57:23
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2021-03-01, 05:29:37
JF Steven Wilson - The raven that refused to sing
NP Rik Emmett & Resolution 9 - Res9

Rik Emmett was the guitarist/singer of Triumph, the other famous Canadian power trio not called Rush. Although not a specialist of the band, I reckon that Triumph could be labelled heavy AOR with a few touches of prog on their first albums even if prog fans tend to mock and despise them. I don't and I think that Emmett has a knack to write catchy tunes. On this solo album, he gets some featuring from fellow Canadians James LaBrie and Alex Lifeson. I really enjoy it, some solid melodic (hard) rock where Emmett shines on guitar.

And Iggy and Teunis, I also really like Sean Filkins' War and Peace  *horns*

I have, I believe, all their albums on vinyl, when I bought them lots and lots of years ago.
Really like those albums.
Recently I began listening to them again on spotify. Think I am going to buy those albums on cd, although I'm planning to buy a turntable and amplifier in a few months.
I personally would classify them as hardrock with prog influences.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-03-15, 18:47:51
Today:
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Asia - Phoenix

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #528
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-03-16, 18:01:06
Today:
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Soen - Imperial *horns*
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles
Wetton & Downes - Icon II Rubicon
Riverside - Wasteland

np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-03-17, 18:41:02
Today:
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
Toto - Mindfields
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Nosound - Lightdark
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-03-18, 19:01:07
Today:
Alan Parsons Project - On Air
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Soen - Imperial
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Kayak - The Best Of Kayak

np: RPWL - God Has Failed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-03-19, 19:09:24
pp: Huis - Abandoned
np: Perfect Storm - No Air
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-03-20, 19:57:27
pp: Leprous - Pitfalls 8)
np: Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment - Illumination
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2021-03-21, 16:13:04
NP> Pattern-Seeking Animals ~ Prehensile Tales
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2021-03-21, 16:15:57
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2021-03-21, 16:13:04
NP> Pattern-Seeking Animals ~ Prehensile Tales

Hmm, nice but that's where it ends.
It reminds me a lot of Spock's Beard with Ted Leonard but to be honest, the latest album of the Beard has the same effect on me. It's nice, but not overwhelming.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-03-21, 20:51:58
Now listening to Prog Non Stop #529.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-03-22, 18:45:12
Today:
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
IQ - Resistance
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Compilation)

np: Course Of Fate - Mindweaver

Prog metal from Norway, recommended by family. And indeed, this rocks. Beautiful melodies, great (harmony) vocals, keyboard- and guitar solos. It's all there. Will certainly listen again *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-03-23, 18:27:46
Today:
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
The Neal Morse Band - Momentum
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory

np: Nine Stones Close - Traces
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-03-24, 19:22:29
The Black Noodle Project - Code 2.0
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-03-25, 19:22:19
Today:
MEER - Playing House
Toto - Toto IV
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-03-27, 19:43:18
pp: MEER - Playing House
np: Tammatoys - Conflicts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-03-29, 18:55:29
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell 8)
MEER - Playing House
Soen - Imperial *horns*
Soup - Remedies
Toto - Absolutely Live

np: Autumnblaze - Welkin Shores Burning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-03-30, 18:38:24
Today:
Soen - Lotus
Bjorn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-03-31, 19:04:57
Today:
Genesis - Duke
Knight Area - D-Day

np: Kingcrow - Eidos *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-04-01, 19:06:00
Today:
IQ - Frequency
Asia - Gravitas
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Soen - Imperial
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

np: THEO - Figureheads
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-04-05, 19:24:24
pp:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adenture 8)

np: Cosmograf - Rattrapante
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-04-07, 19:28:03
pp:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Gazpacho - Demon
GPS - Window To The Soul

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, 4th April broadcast.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-04-09, 19:33:19
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution

np: Wheel - Resident Human

Recommended on DPRP, 10 out of 10: http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2021-039 (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2021-039). It's a fine album indeed, but a bit too heavy for my taste.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-04-10, 19:32:24
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law

np: Acute Mind - Under The Empty Sky

Tried this one after reading a positive review in iO-pages. It would sound like Blind Ego and the heavier part of Riverside, two of my favourite bands. Well, I can confirm this is an interesting album which I will certainly play again. Only the last track is a bit weird with a sort of rap, but the rest is 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-04-11, 19:17:53
pp: Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-04-12, 18:59:07
Today:
Soen - Imperial *horns*
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Leprous - Malina 8)

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #532
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-04-13, 18:34:31
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Bobby Kimball - All I Ever Needed
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-04-14, 18:45:19
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Soup - Remedies
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds

np: 35 Tapes - Home

Another recommendation I had to check out. I like the music, but the vocals don't appeal to me ... unfortunately :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-04-15, 18:47:07
Today:
Toto - Isolation
Subsignal - La Muerta
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Gazpacho - Fireworker
The Gentle Storm - The Diary (Gentle Version)
Soen - Imperial

np: The Grey Line - Atravan

Recommended by a Facebook friend. And indeed, it will be played more often. This is music I like :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-04-16, 20:00:15
pp: Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face

np: Compass - Our Time on Earth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-04-17, 19:38:36
pp: Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine 8)

np: Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Homebound

Not really prog, more 'singer songwriter', yet very enjoyable. Will dig into his other albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-04-19, 19:00:57
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Toto - Toto XIV
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

now listening to Prog Non Stop #533
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-04-20, 18:48:20
Today:
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Camel - Rajaz
Blind Ego - Mirror

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)

Ordered it at my local record shop. Yes, it's that good. Hope to play it on my stereo system soon!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-04-21, 19:04:47
Today:
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Arena - Double Vision *horns*
Asia - Aura
Pendragon - Passion
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain

On my 'to buy' list, great music 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-04-22, 20:13:24
Today:
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
Queen - Innuendo
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Soen -Imperial
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth

np: Camel - Mirage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-04-23, 19:16:21
Today:
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Leprous - Pitfalls
Toto - Falling In Between
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Pink Floyd - Animals

np: Frost* - Terrestrial and Frost* - Day And Age

Two tracks from the upcoming new album. Very promising, I've read that Jem doesn't sing on the new album, but John Mitchell. She said it sounded like a Lonely Robot album. Although I love LR, I'm expecting a Frost* album ... Well, I like these two songs and am looking forward to hearing the new album 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-04-26, 19:02:02
Today:
MEER - Playing House
Millenium - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad (Compilation)
Pendragon - Not Of This World

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #534
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-04-27, 20:32:55
Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-04-28, 19:01:26
Today:
Arena - Contagion *horns*
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Eagles - The Very Best Of The Eagles
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-04-29, 18:58:27
Today:
Blind Ego - Liquid Live
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
IQ - Ever
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Soen - Imperial

np: Anubis - Homeless
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-04-30, 20:03:07
Today:
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Leprous - Malina 8)
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Wolverine - Machina Viva

np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)

Long time ago that I played this album. Sometimes it works to let it rest for a while. Not impressed (yet), but already a lot better than what I remember from the last time I played it. To be continued ... starting with the shorter version :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-05-01, 19:59:04
pp:
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: Pink Floyd - Live At Knebworth 1990
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-05-03, 19:28:18
Today:
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Genesis - Duke
Soen - Lotus
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Riverside -  Lost 'N' Found ~ Live in Tilburg

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #535
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-05-04, 19:09:33
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Gazpacho - Night Of The Demon (Live cd)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-05-05, 18:56:19
pp: Soen - Imperial *horns*

np: RPWL - God Has Failed - Live & Personal
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-05-06, 18:53:28
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Riverside - Wasteland
Neal Morse - Life & Times
IQ - Dark Matter
Pendragon - Not Of This World

np: Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-05-07, 19:34:21
Kayak - Out Of This World

On Spotify. Released today. Have to hear it more often, not impressed at first listening :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-05-08, 19:42:29
Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth

Love this band. Later this year a new album will be released, looking forward to it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-05-10, 19:11:50
Today:
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Pendragon - Pure
Subsignal - La Muerta
Toto - Fahrenheit

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #536
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-05-11, 19:03:09
Today:
Steve Lukather - Luke
IQ - The Seventh House
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
The Buggles - The Age Of Plastic

np: Kingcrow - In Crescendo *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-05-12, 18:58:21
Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Frost* - Milliontown 8)
Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*

np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-05-14, 20:32:51
Frost* - Day And Age

Heard it once. It's no 'Milliontown', but I'm confident that it will turn out to be a great album 8). Needs a few more listenings though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-05-15, 19:49:58
pp: Frost* - Day And Age

np: Kayak - Out Of This World



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-05-17, 19:32:23
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Soen - Imperial

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #537
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-05-18, 19:07:28
Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-05-19, 19:45:09
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age (Growing on me with every time I play it. Like it more than the last two albums 8))
Leprous - Pitfalls
IQ - Resistance

np: Marco Ragni - If

Listening to it because Bjørn Riis plays guitar on it. Not bad at all, but the vocals are not that strong. Happens way too often :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-05-20, 18:54:19
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age 8)
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Shadow Gallery - Shadow Gallery
Riverside - Lost 'N' Found ~ Live In Tilburg

np: Leprous - Coal (It was released on this day in 2013)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-05-21, 19:29:57
Today:
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Soup - Remedies
Frost* - Day And Age
Gazpacho - A Night In Loreley (Live)

np: Vola - Witness

Released today. Interesting album, will definitely play it again, though after about three songs you get the feeling: 'now I know the trick with the rhythm guitars'  ::) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-05-22, 19:45:25
pp:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Camel - Rajaz
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe ~ The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-06-01, 19:03:45
Today:
MEER - Playing House
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Toto - Mindfields
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Frost* - Day And Age

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #539
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-06-02, 19:21:35
pp: Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream 8)
np: Sylvan - One To Zero
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-06-03, 19:26:12
Today:
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Arena - Double Vision
Soen - Imperial
John Wetton - Chasing The Dragon (Live cd)

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-06-05, 19:37:08
pp: Anathema - The Optimist
jp: Vola - Witness
np: Chain Reaktion - Homesick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-06-07, 18:44:20
today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Anathema - Hindsight
Soen - Imperial

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #540
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-06-08, 18:49:29
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Toto - The Seventh One
Subsignal - Paraíso
Kingcrow - The Persistence

np: Klone - Le Grand Voyage

Will play it again, too soon to judge after one listening. Liked it very much, the vocals reminded me of Sting.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2021-06-09, 12:01:31
NP The Cyberiam - Connected

BP
The Amorphous Androgynous & Peter Hammill - We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal
Santana - Caravanserai
Bend The Future - Without Notice
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-06-09, 18:44:09
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves

np: Nine Skies - 5.20

Gets raving reviews, but I find it boring :-\. Both the music and the vocals are not my cup of tea ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-06-10, 19:06:10
Today:
Camel - Rajaz
Soen - Lotus
IQ - The Wake
Gazpacho - A Night At Loreley (Live 2cd)

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-06-11, 19:36:43
Blackbriar - The Cause Of Shipwreck

Female fronted gothic metal from The Netherlands, Within Temptation alike. Not bad at all :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-06-12, 19:56:20
pp: Asia - Asia
np: Evership - The Uncrowned King: Act 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-06-14, 18:31:22
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Soen - Imperial

now listening to Prog Non Stop #541
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-06-15, 18:59:18
Today:
Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
Leprous - Pitfalls
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
IQ - Ever
Frost* - Day And Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2021-06-16, 13:53:46
Albums I'm listening to nowadays:

Frost* - "Day And Age"
VOLA - "Witness"
Sylvan - "One To Zero"
The Stranger - "Kaleidoscope"
Motorpsycho - "Kingdom Of Oblivion"
Turbulence - "Frontal"
Amartia - "Daylight Beauty"
Simulacrum - "Genesis"

All released in 2021 and I really like them! I might tell more about these albums later!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-06-16, 19:10:23
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2021-06-16, 13:53:46
Albums I'm listening to nowadays:

Frost* - "Day And Age"
VOLA - "Witness"
Sylvan - "One To Zero"
Yeah, the Frost* album is really great. I have also played VOLA a few times and I like it except the track 'These Black Claws' featuring a 'kind of rapper' ???. And the Sylvan album just doesn't click with me. There's something with the vocals ... I will let it rest for some time and will try it later.

Don't know the other albums you mention.

Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony
IQ - Resistance

np: Klone - Le Grand Voyage 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-06-17, 18:39:05
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Kino - Radio Voltaire

np: Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-06-18, 23:18:43
today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Queen - Innuendo
Soen - Imperial  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-06-19, 19:43:35
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
np: Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-06-21, 21:03:39
Today:
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Wetton & Downes - Icon II
Frost* - Milliontown
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Alan Parsons - On Air
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts

np: Giant Sky - Giant Sky
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-06-22, 19:10:46
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-06-23, 18:54:42
today:
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains
Knight Area - Nine Paths

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-06-24, 20:07:19
Today:
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Asia - Aqua
Anathema - Judgement
Gazpacho - Demon
IQ - Nomzano

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-06-25, 20:16:33
Cosmograf - Rattrapante
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-06-26, 20:04:32
pp: Soup - Remedies 8)
np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-06-27, 21:07:06
pp: Airbag - All Rights Removed

Now listening to Prog Non Stoop #543
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-06-28, 20:01:34
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Toto - With A Little Help From My Friends (Just audio, wasn't that enthusiastic after first listening ;). But Blu-rays are more my cup of tea than live cd's.)
IQ - The Seventh House

np: Camel - The Snow Goose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-06-29, 19:09:42
Today:
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Soen - Imperial
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Frost* - Day And Age
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-06-30, 19:41:48
Today:
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Genesis - We Can't Dance
Gazpacho - Night
IQ - Dark Matter

np: Styx - Crash Of The Crown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-07-01, 19:37:48
Today:
Ayreon - The Source
Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter

np: Soen - Lykaia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Thu, 2021-07-01, 21:21:13
NP Mystery - Live in Poznan

BP Martin Orford - The Old Road
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-07-02, 19:44:17
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Gazpacho - Molok
Jean Michel Jarre - Equinoxe
Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-07-03, 20:20:18
Oak - Lighthouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-07-05, 19:11:51
Today:
Anathema - Hindsight
Frost* - Day And Age
IQ - Resistance

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #544
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-07-07, 19:09:55
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Leprous - Pitfalls
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-07-08, 19:00:05
Today:
Pendragon - Passion
Mystery - One Among The Living
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire 8)

np: Kayak - Out Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-07-09, 20:45:30
The Adekaem - The Great Lie
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-07-12, 20:00:12
Today:
Anathema - Weather Systems
Toto - Turn Back
Subsignal - La Muerta
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
Huis - Abandoned

now listening to Prog Non Stop #545
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-07-13, 18:48:49
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Clive Nolan - Alchemy

np: Atravan - The Grey Line
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-07-14, 18:58:20
Today:
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Anathema - The Optimist
IQ - Resistance
Soen - Imperial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-07-16, 19:26:15
Today:
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Blind Ego - Mirror
Toto - Tambu
Threshold - For The Journey
Airbag - Disconnected

np: Michal Lapaj - Are You There
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-07-19, 21:34:38
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
IQ - Frequency
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #546
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-07-20, 19:10:22
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Toto - Toto
Ayreon - Ayreonauts Only
Asia - Silent Nation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-07-21, 19:10:18
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
IQ - Resistance
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

np: Soen - Tellurian
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-07-22, 19:12:39
pp: IQ - The Road Of Bones 8)

np: Leprous - The Congregation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2021-07-22, 23:14:58
Today has been a bit of a Neal Morse Band Day

The Grand Experiment
The Similtude of a Dream
The Great Adventure
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-07-23, 20:39:22
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2021-07-22, 23:14:58
Today has been a bit of a Neal Morse Band Day

The Grand Experiment
The Similtude of a Dream
The Great Adventure
8)

Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
GPS - Window To The Soul

np: Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-07-24, 19:52:24
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
jp: Tanyc - Tanyc
np: A.C.T. - Heatwave (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-07-26, 19:13:59
Today:
Asia - Alpha
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Compilation)
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #546
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-07-27, 18:49:56
Today:
Arena - Double Vision *horns*
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Soen - Imperial
Gentle Storm - The Diary (Storm Version)
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Toto - Hydra

np: Vola - Witness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-07-28, 19:08:04
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Soup - Remedies

np: Kingcrow - Phlegethon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-07-29, 20:03:13
Von Hertzen Brothers - Stars Aligned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-07-31, 19:45:56
pp: IQ - Ever 8)
np: Rain - Singularity

Haven't played it for a while, but I stay with my earlier conclusion: not my cup of tea, vocals don't appeal to me. Even boring for my taste :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-08-02, 19:03:18
Today:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
IQ - Resistance
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #548
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-04, 19:02:48
Today:
Huis - Abandoned
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Soen - Lotus

np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-05, 20:08:07
Today:
IQ - Subterranea
The Pineapple Thief - Introducing The Pineapple Thief (Compilation)
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: Chain Reaktor - Homesick
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-08-06, 19:47:09
Today:
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Shadow Gallery - Room V *horns*
Alan Parsons Project - Anthology (Compilation)
Arena - Contagion Max 8)

np: Giant Sky - Giant Sky (Solo project from one of the members of the Norwegian prog band Soup. Great stuff 8)).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-07, 20:17:59
pp: Gazpacho - Fireworker
np: Big Big Train - Common Ground
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-08-09, 19:20:36
Today:
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
Anathema - Hindsight
Steve Lukather - Lukather
Leprous - Malina

np: Antimatter - Black Market Enlightenment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-08-10, 19:08:23
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Landmarq - Origins ~ A Landmarq Anthology
Dream Theater - Change Of Seasons
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-11, 18:51:57
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Riverside - Lost'N'Found ~ Live In Tilburg 8)
Shadow Gallery - Legacy *horns*
Toto - The Seventh One

np: Earthside - A Dream In Static
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-14, 19:47:49
pp:
IQ - Dark Matter
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Toto - Toto IV
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado

jp: Michal Lapaj - Are You There (Beautiful solo album from Riverside's keyboardplayer)

np: Ton Scherpenzeel - The Lion's Dream (Solo album from mister Kayak)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-08-16, 18:45:28
Today:
Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped
Wolverine - Machina Viva
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #550
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-18, 18:56:56
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures Part 3
Frost* - Day And Age

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2021-08-20, 18:37:25
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-18, 18:56:56
Riverside - Wasteland

This album was still missing in my collection. But after listening (and initially not warming up to) this album, I think this album finally deserves to be in my collection, so I bought it. Some tracks are really good. In my opinion Riverside was really growing since "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves". This album seems to be a transition album. I'm looking forward to a new album!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-18, 18:56:56
Frost* - Day And Age

I think this is a really good album. One of the best this year! It's almost as good as "Milliontown" in my book.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-14, 19:47:49
jp: Michal Lapaj - Are You There (Beautiful solo album from Riverside's keyboardplayer)

Another really good album. Beautiful indeed! This reminds me of Lunatic Soul a lot. But also Anathema strangely enough. And other bands/artists that I can't think of right now.


Now listening to:
Toto - "Toto"
The first album. I think this is really good. Teunis, you weren't wrong.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-21, 19:46:29
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2021-08-20, 18:37:25
This album was still missing in my collection. But after listening (and initially not warming up to) this album, I think this album finally deserves to be in my collection, so I bought it. Some tracks are really good. In my opinion Riverside was really growing since "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves". This album seems to be a transition album. I'm looking forward to a new album!
'Wasteland' is a great album indeed, but I like their albums from the debut, which is certainly in my (Riverside) top-3 8)

Quote from: PH
I think this is a really good album. One of the best this year! It's almost as good as "Milliontown" in my book.
Yeah, I'm playing it a lot, that says enough 8). And I wouldn't have thought that I would play the instrumental cd so often. Usually I find instrumental albums boring, not this one!

Quote from: PH
Another really good album. Beautiful indeed! This reminds me of Lunatic Soul a lot. But also Anathema strangely enough. And other bands/artists that I can't think of right now.
And a bit of Jean-Michel Jarre as well. Versatile album, though I would have loved more tracks with vocals. Especially the tracks with Antimatter singer Mick Moss are very beautiful 8).

Quote from: PH
Now listening to:
Toto - "Toto"
The first album. I think this is really good. Teunis, you weren't wrong.
Why did you doubt about that? ;) Throughout the discography you'll hear rock, hardrock, blues, progressive rock and metal, jazz, ballads. They can play almost everything. Yes, still my favourite band *horns*.

np: Camel - Breathless

First time that I play this one, not impressed. They have far better albums.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-08-23, 19:13:35
Downes Braide Association - Halcyon Hymns
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-08-25, 20:46:13
pp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

np: Leprous - Malina

Playing it because of its 4th anniversary. It was album of the year 2017 for me. Looking forward to the new Leprous album 'Aphelion' which will be released in 2 days *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2021-08-26, 17:05:43
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-21, 19:46:29
'Wasteland' is a great album indeed, but I like their albums from the debut, which is certainly in my (Riverside) top-3 8)

I have to admit that I never gave Riverside the fair full treatment. Funny thing is, for me it started in 2005 with "Second Life Syndrome". That's the first album I heard. I really liked it. "Out Of Myself", which ofcourse came before, didn't do it for me in the same way at that time. "Rapid Eye Movement" was a let-down for me when I tried it. As a result I didn't really listen to it that much. "Anno Domini High Definition" also got neglected by me. Then came "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves" and it blew me away, in a very gentle way because it's so much softer. :P It's still my favourite, but "Love, Fear And The Time Machine" is very close.
I think I just like Riverside a lot more from 2013 onwards.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-21, 19:46:29
Yeah, I'm playing it a lot, that says enough 8). And I wouldn't have thought that I would play the instrumental cd so often. Usually I find instrumental albums boring, not this one!

Same here. I really like the instrumental disc! So much going on in the background, you wouldn't notice when there's a singer.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-21, 19:46:29
And a bit of Jean-Michel Jarre as well. Versatile album, though I would have loved more tracks with vocals. Especially the tracks with Antimatter singer Mick Moss are very beautiful 8).

Jean-Michel Jarre, absolutely! I hear it too! I think the track with vocals are OK, but I like the songs without vocals more. ;D I don't really like the voice of Mick Moss, or the vibrato in his voice, to be more specific.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-08-21, 19:46:29
Why did you doubt about that? ;) Throughout the discography you'll hear rock, hardrock, blues, progressive rock and metal, jazz, ballads. They can play almost everything. Yes, still my favourite band *horns*.

I'm sorry Teunis. I should listen to you more! ;D So how would you rate their albums? What's your favourite, and your least favourite?

I have now listened to the first five albums and I like the first album the best. "Hydra" is pretty cool too, albeit very different. "Turn Back" I like the least I think. "Toto IV" is much better again and has some really nice songs on it, but I might even prefer "Isolation".


Today I listened a lot to Tangerine Dream.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2021-08-26, 17:05:43
I think I just like Riverside a lot more from 2013 onwards.
Fair enough. I'm following them from the beginning. The most heavy albums 'Anno Domini High Definition' and 'Rapid Eye Movement' are my least favourite.

Quote from: PH
I don't really like the voice of Mick Moss, or the vibrato in his voice, to be more specific.
It's a matter of taste. I own a few Antimatter albums, but I admit you have to be in the mood for it. It's pretty dark and I can't say they are very versatile.

Quote from: PH
So how would you rate their albums? What's your favourite, and your least favourite?
My favourite album is the (rock) album 'Kingdom Of Desire'. It's the last album with Jeff Porcaro on drums. He died shortly after the album was recorded. It grabbed me from the beginning. It's probably the most heavy album, but it's the only one with Steve Lukather on vocals on all the tracks. I really like his voice. Great stuff, 'Wings Of Time' is my favourite Toto track. Man, both the lyrics and the music are so beautiful 8). Second favourite is the last one, XIV, a great collection of songs with 'Great Expectations' as imho their most proggy songs. You can also find a few on 'Falling In Between'. My least favourite albums are probably the first three albums ... ;). And Tambu has a number of tracks I dislike, e.g. 'Baby He's Your Man'. But also some great tracks like 'I Will Remember' and 'The Road Goes On'.

Quote from: PH
I have now listened to the first five albums and I like the first album the best. "Hydra" is pretty cool too, albeit very different. "Turn Back" I like the least I think. "Toto IV" is much better again and has some really nice songs on it, but I might even prefer "Isolation".
Interesting, curious what you'll find of the albums from 'Fahrenheit' to 'XIV' :).

pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure 8)
np: Toto - Old Is New

A number of 'leftovers'. Some nice songs, but also a number of songs that you can hear why they didn't make it to the album ...  ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2021-08-27, 14:24:35
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
The most heavy albums 'Anno Domini High Definition' and 'Rapid Eye Movement' are my least favourite.

Same for me. It's funny, because they started out as a 'not really THAT heavy' metal band. Got heavier with each album up to "ADHD". And then they totally changed their sound again.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
My favourite album is the (rock) album 'Kingdom Of Desire'. It's the last album with Jeff Porcaro on drums. He died shortly after the album was recorded. It grabbed me from the beginning. It's probably the most heavy album, but it's the only one with Steve Lukather on vocals on all the tracks. I really like his voice. Great stuff, 'Wings Of Time' is my favourite Toto track. Man, both the lyrics and the music are so beautiful 8). Second favourite is the last one, XIV, a great collection of songs with 'Great Expectations' as imho their most proggy songs. You can also find a few on 'Falling In Between'. My least favourite albums are probably the first three albums ... ;). And Tambu has a number of tracks I dislike, e.g. 'Baby He's Your Man'. But also some great tracks like 'I Will Remember' and 'The Road Goes On'.

Thanks Teunis! I'll keep all of this in mind when I resume my adventure through their discography.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
Interesting, curious what you'll find of the albums from 'Fahrenheit' to 'XIV' :).

Me too! Unfortunately "Through The Looking Glass", "Falling In Between" and "Toto XIV" are not included in the boxset that I have. Funnily enough the boxset is titled "All In"....
What makes these albums different from the others, that they are not included? Another label?
Also what do you think of the "Dune" soundtrack?

Of course they can be found on Spotify, so I'll definitely check them out!

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
np: Toto - Old Is New

A number of 'leftovers'. Some nice songs, but also a number of songs that you can hear why they didn't make it to the album ...  ;).

This one actually IS part of the boxset. :D

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2021-08-26, 19:13:59
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure 8)

One of Neal's best I'd say.

Now listening to:
Neal Morse Band (or NMB, as they seem to be called nowadays) - "Innocence & Danger"

I'm in the final few minutes and I want to hit the repeat button already! Especially the second disc is really cool!
I didn't expect that at all to be honest, because Transatlantic was a bit of a disappointment to me this year.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2021-09-02, 11:23:36
Eurythmics - Be Yourself Tonight

some good old 80s stuff....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2021-09-03, 13:35:53
Polyphia - The Most Hated
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-09-05, 20:51:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2021-08-27, 14:24:35
Same for me. It's funny, because they started out as a 'not really THAT heavy' metal band. Got heavier with each album up to "ADHD". And then they totally changed their sound again.
Fortunately, I'd say ;)

Quote from: PH
What makes these albums different from the others, that they are not included? Another label?
Indeed, label issues :-\

Quote from: PH
Also what do you think of the "Dune" soundtrack?
Some great music on it, but I'm not fond of the voice between the tracks, from the movie 'Dune'. Still, I do play it from time to time ...

Quote from: PH
One of Neal's best I'd say.
Seconded, my favourite 8)

Quote from: PH
Now listening to:
Neal Morse Band (or NMB, as they seem to be called nowadays) - "Innocence & Danger"

I'm in the final few minutes and I want to hit the repeat button already! Especially the second disc is really cool!
I didn't expect that at all to be honest, because Transatlantic was a bit of a disappointment to me this year.
Due to my holidays last week I am a week behind, bought it yesterday and could only hear it once. But I wonder why the Simon and Garfunkel track 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' is featured on this album ...  :-\
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-09-06, 18:51:58
Today I've been playing my two latest purchases:
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion

Getting better and better after each spin *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-09-11, 20:47:42
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2021-09-06, 18:51:58
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion
And of the two most impressed by ... Leprous :). The NMB album is great, played it several times, but it doesn't grip me in the way 'The Great Adventure' did. And I wonder: The track 'Beyond The Years' is 31:22 long. Couldn't it have lasted 10 seconds more for a decent fade-out? I thought (and still think) it is an error at the end of the disc ???. It wouldn't be the first time with a Radiant Records release.

The new Leprous album is *horns*. Favourite track: 'On Hold'. Goosebumps all over 8).

pp: IQ - The Resistance 8)
np: Days Between Stations - Giants
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-09-15, 18:30:21
Today:
Asia - Alpha
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion
Gazpacho - Fireworker

now listening to Prog Non Stop #554
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2021-09-16, 11:34:33
Yes - Roundabout
Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
Alice in Chains - Would
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

and now on to the first Van Halen album, which I never got around to listen to properly
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-09-16, 19:20:54
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Leprous - Aphelion
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger

np: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2021-09-17, 12:22:08
Was playing this morning:

Arena - The Shattered Room

Which made me wonder what was going on in here, so I logged in to see for myself. ;D

NP: Leprous - Aphelion
Very good album!

See you guys!

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-09-18, 19:22:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2021-09-17, 12:22:08
Was playing this morning:

Arena - The Shattered Room

Which made me wonder what was going on in here, so I logged in to see for myself. ;D

What a surprise, good to see you here. Welcome back *horns*.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man
NP: Leprous - Aphelion
Very good album!
Indeed, top-3 contendor 2021 releases for me 8).

np: Duncan Patterson - The Eternity Suite
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2021-09-18, 22:44:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2021-09-17, 12:22:08
Was playing this morning:

Arena - The Shattered Room

Which made me wonder what was going on in here, so I logged in to see for myself. ;D

NP: Leprous - Aphelion
Very good album!

See you guys!

Tom

Just logging in to say hi to you Tom! How's it going?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2021-09-19, 15:57:37
NP> Porcupine Tree ~ In Absentia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-09-20, 19:43:13
Today:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Arena - Double Vision
IQ - Frequency
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #555
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-09-22, 18:47:52
Today
Inspired by the one-off Genesis reunion:

Genesis - Live ~ The Way We Walk Volume One: The Shorts
Genesis - Live ~ The Way We Walk Volume Two: The Longs

And of course my latest purchases:
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion

*horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2021-09-24, 13:29:46
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2021-09-18, 19:22:20
What a surprise, good to see you here. Welcome back *horns*.

Thanks! I'm not very good in keeping track at forums these days so don't expect me to post here on a regular basis like back in the day.

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2021-09-18, 22:44:28
Just logging in to say hi to you Tom! How's it going?
I'm good thanks. Busy raising kids most of the time. At least, I'm trying. ;D What about you?

NP: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight (Deluxe Edition). The live cd's in this package happen to contain the very first gig I ever went to with my dad. I was 9 years old and can't remember much of it but it's still nice to listen to it knowing I was there.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-09-25, 19:53:58
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-09-28, 18:50:28
Mostly Autumn - Graveyard Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-10-01, 19:26:40
Today:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Let Me Be A Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-10-02, 19:44:30
Ton Scherpenzeel - Velvet Armour

New music by mr. Kayak. I do prefer the music of Kayak, but it's very relaxing music. You have to be in the mood for it I suppose :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-10-04, 19:03:23
Pink Floyd - Pulse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-10-07, 19:14:59
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Muse - The Resistance
Soen - Imperial
Leprous - Pitfalls
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-10-10, 20:59:06
pp:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock 8)
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-10-11, 20:00:08
today:
Camel - Rajaz
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Toto - Hydra
Soen - Lotus
Arena - Contagion *horns*
Anathema - Judgement
Gazpacho - Molok

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #558
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-10-13, 18:52:45
Today:
The Pineapple Thief - Introducing The Pineapple Thief
Subsignal - La Muerta
Toto - Toto XIV

np: The Paradox Twin - Silence From Signals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-10-20, 18:53:25
Today:
Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Steve Thorne - Levelled (Emotional Creatures: Part 3)

np: Clive Nolan - Song Of The Wildlands

Didn't know it was on Spotify. If you like the previous musicals, you can't go wrong with this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-10-21, 21:41:14
Today:
Gazpacho - Night
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Soen - Lotus
Damian Wilson - Disciple
Toto - 40 Tours Arond The Sun (live 2CD)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-10-22, 19:44:31
Today:
The Gentle Storm - The Diary (Storm version)
Asia - Astra
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation *horns*
IQ - Résistance 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-10-23, 18:07:52
The Pineapple Thief - Nothing But The Truth

Live album, on Spotify. Love this band, think I'm going to buy the Blu-ray version 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-10-24, 21:05:06
pp: Gazpacho - Molok

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #560
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-10-28, 18:58:37
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Toto - Falling In Between
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Soen - Imperial

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-10-29, 19:05:46
pp: Neal Morse Band - Innocence & Danger
np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-10-30, 19:06:42
Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise

Thanks PH for introducing me to this band :). Great neo-prog 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2021-11-01, 17:23:13
Porcupine Tree - Harridan

YES, A NEW SINGLE! AFTER SO MANY YEARS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW5v4Ohxk5k
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-11-01, 19:08:16
Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-11-03, 18:48:28
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion
IQ - Nomzano
Toto - Toto
Soen - Imperial
Huis - Abandoned
Asia - Aqua

np: Paul Menel & The Essentials - Spare Parts For Broken Hearts
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-11-04, 19:20:13
Teramaze - Her Halo *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2021-11-08, 11:41:08
Leprous - Aphelion

wow, what a rocker album!  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-11-08, 19:01:35
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2021-11-08, 11:41:08
Leprous - Aphelion

wow, what a rocker album!  *horns*
Yeah, album of the year so far for me *horns*. Favourite track: 'On Hold'. Goosebumps 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2021-11-09, 16:39:35
 *ola*
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2021-11-01, 17:23:13
Porcupine Tree - Harridan

YES, A NEW SINGLE! AFTER SO MANY YEARS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW5v4Ohxk5k

*ola*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-11-10, 21:45:59
Today:
Arena - The Unquiet Sky  *horns*
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Anathema - Universal (Live Allbum)
Frost* - Milliontown
IQ - Dark Matter
Soen - Imperial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-11-12, 19:47:02
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Genesis - Calling All Stations

np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth

Great prog from Norway. Looking forward to the new album 'Visions' which will be release on 19th november 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-11-13, 19:34:59
pp: Leprous - Aphelion  *horns*

np: Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade

On Spotify, it was released yesterday. If you know/own his previous solo efforts, you know what to expect: easy listening music. But what a voice 8). Curious what the Arena album with Damian on vocals will bring :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-11-15, 19:15:35
Today:
Alan Reed - Honey On The Razors Edge
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Soen - Imperial *horns*
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue 8)

np: This Winter Machine - Kites

Read several raving reviews about this album. Interesting music indeed, but the vocals are mixed too much to the background as you ask me. But will definitely play it again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-11-16, 18:58:29
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Gazpacho - Soyuz
IQ - The Seventh House
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2021-11-17, 09:32:16
Leprous - Aphelion while on the bike.... really great album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-11-18, 20:14:01
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2021-11-17, 09:32:16
Leprous - Aphelion while on the bike.... really great album!
Yep, album of the year for me *horns*. The track 'On Hold' is so great, goosebumps every time 8).

Soup - Remedies

Tomorrow the new album 'Visions' will be released, can't wait to hear it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-11-19, 19:21:44
Soup - Visions

First spin, on Bandcamp because my local record shop didn't receive it yet. Heard beautiful things and it will definitely grow on me 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-11-20, 19:35:51
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness

np: Soup - Visions

3rd spin, just mysterious and beautiful. Can't wait to play it on my stereo system 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-11-23, 19:03:51
Today:
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
Buggles - The Age Of Plastic
Camel - Rajaz 8)
Huis - Abandoned
Leprous - Aphelion *horns*

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #564
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-11-24, 19:01:27
Today:
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Arena - Double Vision *horns*
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Blind Ego - Mirror
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul (Black Album)
Soen - Imperial 8)

np: Earthside - A Dream In Static
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-11-26, 19:37:15
pp:
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Subsignal - Paraíso

np: Soup - Visions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-11-27, 19:51:49
Kingcrow - Eidos *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-11-29, 19:17:14
Today:
Nolan & Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Genesis - Duke

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #565
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-11-30, 19:01:44
Today:
Arena - Immortal? 8)
Rocket Scientists - Brutal Architecture
Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive Collection (Compilation)
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np Soup - Visions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-12-01, 19:03:08
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Neal Morse - Testimony
Frost* - Day And Age

np: Clive Nolan - Song Of The Wildlands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-12-02, 19:37:49
Soen - Lykaia  (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-03, 18:55:05
Today:
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Riverside - Wasteland
Soen - Imperial
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-12-04, 19:57:04
pp: Soup - Visions
np: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-12-06, 19:16:23
Today:
Soup - Visions
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #517
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2021-12-07, 18:57:41
Today:
Soup - Visions
Subsignal - La Muerta
Asia - Aura
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2021-12-08, 11:24:21
yesterday:

Leprous - Aphelion while in tub  ;D

where has PH gone.... hasn't been here since a month or so.... hope he's alright.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-12-08, 19:06:01
Today:
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
Soup - Visions

np: This Winter Machine - Kites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-12-09, 19:59:35
pp: Soup - Children Of E.L.B.

np: Riverside - Riverside 20 ~ The Shorts & The Longs

Track: Second Life Syndrome *horns*

What a great compilation 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-10, 19:18:30
Today:
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2021-12-10, 20:17:45
Today, I dared to listen to the new Coldplay album, just because I liked the "Universe" song so much, when it played on the radio....
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2021-12-10, 20:54:19
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2021-12-08, 11:24:21
where has PH gone.... hasn't been here since a month or so.... hope he's alright.

I'm here! And I'm well! Sorry for not being active lately. I sometimes find it really hard to bring myself to post here. Still like music of course and especially prog! *horns* But I grew a little tired of posting the same stuff here. ;D

I hope everything is fine on your end too. :)

Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2021-12-08, 11:24:21
Leprous - Aphelion while in tub  ;D

Haha nice! "Aphelion" is yet another fantastic Leprous album. These guys are amazing.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2021-11-19, 19:21:44
Soup - Visions

Teunis, you seem to like this album a lot! ;D The "Remedies" album was such a big surprise to me, it set the bar really really really high. I think "Visions" became the inevitable disappointment for me. Truth be told, I have only listened once. But it felt... different.


Things I listened to lately:
Ross Jennings (Haken singer) - "A Shadow Of My Future Self"
What a fantastic surprise this album is! I really like it. In fact, I already like it so much, it will end up in my top ten list this year. And the album came out only three weeks ago! I really admire Ross, what a creative soul.
Also really looking forward to the album "Troika" by D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings. The new single Julia (written by Ross) sounds pretty good!

Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion - "We Are The Truth"
Wow. Does he actually still need The Flower Kings? ;D This band is on fire! Very nice! Still glad that Roine Stolt & Co. are also coming up with a new album. Haven't really listened to the new single yet though.

Castanarc - "The Sea Of Broken Vows"
Singer reminds me of Phil Collins a lot. The songs are catchy. Probably not end of year top ten material, but still I keep coming back to it every now and then.

Oh, and I became a big Lazuli fan! The semi-new album "Dénudé" is a delight. The songs are (semi)acoustic reworkings of earlier songs. I also really like their previous studio album "Le Fantastique Envol De Dieter Böhm".

I'm forgetting a lot of other fantastic music that I discovered. But I'm sure I'll point them out sooner or later.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-12-11, 20:20:25
About Soup - Visions
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2021-12-10, 20:54:19
Teunis, you seem to like this album a lot! ;D The "Remedies" album was such a big surprise to me, it set the bar really really really high. I think "Visions" became the inevitable disappointment for me. Truth be told, I have only listened once. But it felt... different.
Frankly speaking I felt the same after the first listening, but this one is definitely a grower. Like it a lot now, but I'm sure it will not top 'Remedies' indeed.

jp: Autumnblaze - Welkin Shores Burning

np: Riverside - Memories In My Head (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-12-13, 19:15:46
Today:
Soup - Visions
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Shadowland - Ring Of Roses
Ayreon - The Source

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #567
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-12-15, 19:11:53
Today:
Anathema - The Optimist
GPS - Window To The Soul
Knight Area - Hyperdrive
Leprous - Aphelion *horns*

np: Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2021-12-16, 19:26:00
Mostly Autumn - Graveyard Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-17, 19:03:05
Now listening to the 3 singles from the upcoming Arjen Anthony Lucassen's 'Star One' album. Not so excited (yet) ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2021-12-18, 17:33:25
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-17, 19:03:05
Now listening to the 3 singles from the upcoming Arjen Anthony Lucassen's 'Star One' album. Not so excited (yet) ;).

me neither, actually. Especially the latest one, Prescient, made me fell ... awkward in some way.

np: Throes of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-12-18, 20:12:34
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2021-12-18, 17:33:25
me neither, actually. Especially the latest one, Prescient, made me fell ... awkward in some way.

Indeed, I also find 'Prescient' the weakest of the 3. I always ordered new releases from Arjen before the release, but now I'm going to listen first ... :-\.

Quote from: Peter
np: Throes of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain  *horns*
You know this release? I find it a very pleasant album 8). Also played it earlier today.

np: Drifting Sun - Forsaken Innocence

Heard/read many raving reviews of this album. It's a neoprog album. Not bad at all, but the vocals, like so often, don't appeal to me I'm afraid.

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2021-12-19, 12:09:45
Quote from: TeunisYou know this release? I find it a very pleasant album 8). Also played it earlier today.

yes, because you posted it ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2021-12-19, 17:45:52
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDTir86qNdU

JONAS LINDBERG & THE OTHER SIDE - Oceans Of Time
epic!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-12-19, 21:03:38
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2021-12-19, 12:09:45
yes, because you posted it ;)
You're welcome *horns* ;)

Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2021-12-19, 17:45:52
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDTir86qNdU

JONAS LINDBERG & THE OTHER SIDE - Oceans Of Time
epic!
Will listen to this.

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, like (almost) every Sunday evening.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2021-12-20, 19:26:27
Elder & Kadavar - "Eldovar: A Story Of Darkness & Light"
I've not heard of either band Elder or Kadavar, but together they made a nice album under the monniker: Eldovar.
Music sounds somewhat between Pink Floyd, Hawkwind and Tangerine Dream on the one side and Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath on the other.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-12-22, 18:59:22
Today:
Airbag - Identity
Gazpacho - Night
IQ - Resistance (I keep on playing this album 8))
Throes of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain

np: Alessandro Corvaglia - Out Of The Gate

After a recommendation in the iO-pages. It reminds me of Marillion with Fish, the way the vocalist sings. Not bad at all :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-24, 19:17:05
Today:
Steve Lukather & Friends - SantaMental
Knight Area - D-Day
IQ - Frequency
Arena - The Visitor 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-12-27, 19:32:23
jp: Kayak - Out Of This World
np: Wheel - Resident Human
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2021-12-28, 09:56:24
I needed something to cheer me up a little, also while driving the car, so I went through

Tenacious D - The Pick of Destiny
and
Tenacious D - Rise of the Fenix

*horns* *horns*  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-01-03, 19:54:17
Today:
NMB - Innocence & Danger
Soup - Remedies
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain *horns*
Soup - Visions 8)

np: Legacy Pilots - The Penrose Triangle

On Spotify. With e.g. Marco Minnemann, Steven Rothery, Eric Gillette, Pete Trewavas and John Mitchell. Nice, but needs more listenings. Not impressed (yet) :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-01-04, 18:53:49
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Frost* - Day And Age

np: Dave Bainbridge - The Remembering
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-01-05, 19:09:05
Today:
Frost* - The Rockfield Files
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Mystery - The World Is A Game

np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-01-06, 19:08:09
Today:
Airbag - All Rights Removed 8)
Soup - Visions
Soen - Imperial *horns*

np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-01-07, 20:19:04
Today:
Genesis - Genesis
IQ - Resistance 8)
Blind Ego - Liquid
David Bowie - The Singles Collection

np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-01-08, 19:54:48
pp: NMB - Innocence & Danger

Just tried: Wilderun - Epigone ... after reading several raving reviews. But after two tracks with CMV (growls) I was done with it. What does it add to a song? But that seems personal ;).

np: David Bowie - Blackstar

He would have turned 75 today, so I'm playing this album to honour him.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-01-10, 18:50:28
Today:
IQ - Subterranea
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Soen - Imperial

np: Genesis - Wind And Wuthering
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-01-11, 19:09:26
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Toto - Live In Amsterdam
Throes Of Dawn - All Our Voices Shall Remain
Soup - Visions
Threshold - For The Journey
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-01-12, 18:57:41
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Gazpacho - Demon
NMB - Innocence & Danger
Steve Lukather - Lukather

np: Southern Empire - Civilisation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-01-13, 19:25:07
Kayak - Out Of This World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-01-14, 19:06:48
Today:
IQ - The Seventh House
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Soup - Visions

np: Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-01-17, 19:00:54
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion *horns*
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Riverside - Wasteland
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #572
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-01-18, 19:06:17
Today:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Arena - Double Vision
IQ - Resistance
Asia - Aria

np: Fischer-Z - Til The Oceans Overflow
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2022-01-18, 20:48:35
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2022-01-08, 19:54:48
Just tried: Wilderun - Epigone ... after reading several raving reviews. But after two tracks with CMV (growls) I was done with it. What does it add to a song? But that seems personal ;).

Oh wow, I was just gonna mention Wilderun! I didn't know about them, but I also read these reviews and I do like it. ;D
Reminds me of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Voyager (no, not The Voyager ;D ) and Caligula's Horse. I've listened to the album twice and I think it's a grower. 8) It's the first major discovery of 2022 for me.


One of the more recent 2021 releases I listen to a lot these days:
-Ross Jennings (!!!) I already mentioned him before, but it doesn't hurt mentioning him again! Amazing album.
-The Ancestry Program's "Mysticety Ambassadors (Part 1)" which makes me look forward to part 2. 8) Made me think of Arena in some places.
-Charles Soulz's "Split Mind". Very nice album which made me think of Dream Theater, Threshold and Ayreon with a very Arjen Lucassen-ish story.
-Drifting Sun's "Forsaken Innocence". In 2020 I found out about 'Jargon', the singer and keyboard player with his solo album "The Fading Thought" and I was really impressed. Drifting Sun I already knew with their 2016 album "Safe Asylum" which had some very good parts between some lesser parts unfortunately. This new album is a big upgrade.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-01-19, 19:09:00
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2022-01-18, 20:48:35
Oh wow, I was just gonna mention Wilderun! I didn't know about them, but I also read these reviews and I do like it. ;D
Reminds me of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Voyager (no, not The Voyager ;D ) and Caligula's Horse. I've listened to the album twice and I think it's a grower. 8).
Growls never grow on me ;).

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2022-01-18, 20:48:35
One of the more recent 2021 releases I listen to a lot these days:
-Drifting Sun's "Forsaken Innocence". In 2020 I found out about 'Jargon', the singer and keyboard player with his solo album "The Fading Thought" and I was really impressed. Drifting Sun I already knew with their 2016 album "Safe Asylum" which had some very good parts between some lesser parts unfortunately. This new album is a big upgrade.
I did like the music, but the voice of the singer was not my cup of tea ... but will try it again.

Today:
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Soen - Imperial

np: Leap Day - Treehouse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-01-20, 19:21:29
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2022-01-19, 19:09:00
I did like the music, but the voice of the singer was not my cup of tea ... but will try it again.
And that is now:

Drifting Sun - Forsaken Innocence

Pleasantly surprised at second listening, that's weird :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-01-21, 19:26:52
Today:
Phil Collins - Dance Into The Light
IQ - The Wake
Toto - Turn Back

np: Pink Floyd - Animals

It's 45 years old today, unbelievable.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-01-22, 20:38:43
pp: Steve Thorne - Levelled ~ Emotional Creatures: Part 3
np: Camel - The Snow Goose
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-01-24, 19:12:03
Today:
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Soen - Lotus
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #573
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2022-01-25, 18:45:50
I was having an Antony Kalugin & Karfagen day.
"Marshmallow Moondust", "Stellar Gardener" and "Chameleon Shapeshifter" by Antony Kalugin
"Birds Of Passage" and "Principles And Theory Of Spektra" by Karfagen
All these albums are released in either 2020 or 2021. Amazing. And he's released a new one this month, but it's not on Spotify (yet).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-01-25, 23:08:03
Today:
NMB - Innocence & Danger
Pendragon - Believe
Arena - Pride
IQ - Ever

I can rally get user to working @ home 😎😉
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-01-26, 19:14:35
Today:
Airbag - Identity
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Marillion - Kayleigh (Compilation)
Toto - Toto
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Leprous - Pitfalls

np: Ton Scherpenzeel - Velvet Armour

Nice album from mr. Kayak :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2022-01-27, 17:54:45
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2022-01-25, 23:08:03
I can rally get user to working @ home 😎😉

Had one too many? Not while working I hope! ;D
Just kidding of course.

Yeah, I also have no problem with working from home. I discovered a lot of new music thanks to WFH.

Today I listened to:
The Dear Hunter - "Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise"
The Dear Hunter - "Act V: Hymns With The Devil In Confessional"
The Dear Hunter - "All Is As All Should Be"
The Dear Hunter - "The Indigo Child"

I don't know about the last one yet, but the two 'Acts' and the "All Is As All Should Be" EP are really pretty much perfect for me. 8)

Oh, and I listened to Lunatic Soul's "Impressions" somewhere in between.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-01-27, 19:17:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2022-01-27, 17:54:45
Had one too many? Not while working I hope! ;D
Just kidding of course.
Oops, being a perfectionist this sucks ;). I know it is 'getting used to ... of course :-[

np: Lalu - Paint The Sky

French band with Damian Wilson on vocals. Also Jordan Rudess and Simon Phillips are present on this album. But not impressed :P.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-01-28, 19:27:55
Today:
Soup - Visions
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Queen - A Night At The Opera

Now listening to new tracks from Knight Area and Von Hertzen Brothers on Spotify. Especially the latter one is excellent 8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-01-31, 19:02:10
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Mystery - One Among The Living
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Leprous - Malina
Toto - Hydra

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #574
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-02-01, 18:57:40
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Erik Norlander - Into The Sunset
Gazpacho - Bravo

np: Vienna Circle - Secrets Of The Rising Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-02-02, 19:05:03
Soen - Lykaia (Revisited) (http://images.bravenet.com/common/images/smilies/headbang.gif)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-02-03, 19:12:07
Legacy Pilots - The Penrose Triangle

With e.g. John Mitchell, Marco Minnemann, Steven Rothery, Eric Gillette, Pete Trewavas. Reminds me of Lonely Robot sometimes, a pleasant listening 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-02-04, 19:27:18
Today:
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Beyond God - Dying To Feel Alive
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies

np: Big Big Train - Welcome To The Planet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-02-05, 19:23:50
Karfagen - Land Of Green And Gold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-02-07, 19:20:54
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Toto - XIV
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Arena - The Cry
Huis - Abandoned

np: Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-02-08, 18:36:39
Today:
Steve Lukather - Transition
Leprous - Aphelion
Asia - Asia
Soup - Visions
Subsignal - Paraìso
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-02-09, 19:30:01
Today:
Satellite - Evening Games
Riverside - Lost'N'Found ~ Live In Tilburg
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
The Pineapple Thief - Introducing ... The Pineapple Thief (Compilation)

np: Throes Of Dawn - The Great Fleet Of Echoes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-02-10, 19:14:26
np: Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Let Me Be A Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-02-11, 19:25:46
Camel - Mirage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2022-02-12, 18:50:50
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2022-02-05, 19:23:50
Karfagen - Land Of Green And Gold

Also listened to that one.
What do you think? I think Karfagen (or Antony Kalugin's solo albums) sound a lot like The Flower Kings. I like it, but I feel that he could have made one epic album in five years, instead of five nice albums every year. ;D
Not complaining though, I have several of his albums and like them very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-02-12, 20:35:57
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2022-02-12, 18:50:50
What do you think? I think Karfagen (or Antony Kalugin's solo albums) sound a lot like The Flower Kings. I like it, but I feel that he could have made one epic album in five years, instead of five nice albums every year. ;D
Not complaining though, I have several of his albums and like them very much.
Not bad, but too many instrumental tracks to keep it interesting for me :).

np: Traumhaus - Das Geheimnis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-02-14, 19:05:57
Today:
Soup - Visions
Soen - Imperial
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Shadow Gallery - Legacy *horns*
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

np: Vienna Circle - Secrets Of The Rising Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-02-15, 18:46:56
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Anathema - The Optimist

np: Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-02-16, 19:24:43
Today:
NMB - Innocence & Danger
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Frost* - The Rockfield Files

np: Sieges Even - Steps
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-02-18, 19:31:48
Today:
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Genesis - Calling All Stations
Soen - Lykaia

np: Star One - Revel In Time

Listening on Spotify, Arjen's albums aren't 'autobuy' anymore since some time ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-02-21, 19:08:27
Today:
Soen - Lykaia
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Blind Ego - Liquid
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite

np: Soup - Children Of E.L.B.

Listening on Spotify. Really love this music, but difficult to buy it :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-02-22, 19:08:22
Today:
Soen - Lotus
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Status Quo - 12 Gold Bars (Compilation)
Star One - Space Metal

np: Star One - Revel In Time

On Spotify: 2nd cd
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-02-23, 18:58:25
RPWL - Tales From Outer Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-02-24, 19:08:45
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Soup - Visions
Steve Lukather - Luke
IQ - Frequency

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-02-25, 19:10:29
Today:
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Soen - Lykaia
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Threshold - Wounded Land
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Toto - Toto IV

np: Kalle Wallner - Voices

First solo album from the 'W' of RPWL and known from the band Blind Ego. Only one track with vocals (Arno Menses from Subsignal) the track 'Three'. Most of the time (nearly) instrumental albums are 'fighting against the sleep' for me. Not this time. Will eventually result in buying the album I'd say :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-02-26, 19:57:54
D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika

Some nice melodies, but overall 'too much of the same' and too many acoustics as far as I'm concerned :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-02-28, 19:16:26
Today:
The Urbane - Glitter
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
The Police - Their Greatest Hits (Compilation)
Toto - Isolation
Wilson & Wakeman - Stripped

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #578
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-03-01, 18:41:25
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion
Frost* - Day And Age
IQ - Resistance

np: Broers & Klazinga - Burdens Of The Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-03-02, 19:10:15
Today:
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-03-03, 19:50:24
Today:
Soen - Imperial
Soup - Remedies
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Toto - Hydra
Ulysses - The Gift Of Tears
Sieges Even - Paramount
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-03-04, 18:58:03
pp: Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*

np: Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

Like it already more than the first D-Day album. But still I prefer the voice of the previous vocalist Mark Smit. Will be seeing them in exactly two weeks :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-03-07, 19:04:15
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Soup - Visions
Damian Wilson - Disciple
Toto - Falling In Between
Mystery - Delusion Rain

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #579
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2022-03-08, 15:24:09
Now playing:
Lalu - "Paint The Sky"

Two things:
1. It has Damian Wilson on vocals
2. Sounds like a heavier Yes

So, Teunis, according to 1 you'll love it, but according to 2 you might hate it.
I think it's really good because of 1 and 2! 8)

Also listened a lot to the new albums by:
Wilderun, ended up buying it.
Big Big Train, continuation of the previous album: like it.
Retreat From Moscow, (what's in a name....) sounds like a mix between Pendragon, Pallas and Marillion.
Karfagen, after Moscow I'd like to mention Ukraine. I like this album, it's like a little brother of The Flower Kings.
The Flower Kings, the big brother. Fantastic album! Ordered it.
Marillion, nice steady Marillion album. At least as good as F.E.A.R. but not as good as Marbles (but they're not pretending).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-03-09, 19:11:16
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2022-03-08, 15:24:09
Now playing:
Lalu - "Paint The Sky"

Two things:
1. It has Damian Wilson on vocals
2. Sounds like a heavier Yes

So, Teunis, according to 1 you'll love it, but according to 2 you might hate it.
I think it's really good because of 1 and 2! 8)

:). I already listened to it because of 1. but didn't like it at all, probably because of 2. See the quote below ;).

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2022-01-27, 19:17:36
np: Lalu - Paint The Sky

French band with Damian Wilson on vocals. Also Jordan Rudess and Simon Phillips are present on this album. But not impressed :P.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2022-03-08, 15:24:09
Also listened a lot to the new albums by:
Wilderun, ended up buying it.
Big Big Train, continuation of the previous album: like it.
Retreat From Moscow, (what's in a name....) sounds like a mix between Pendragon, Pallas and Marillion.
Karfagen, after Moscow I'd like to mention Ukraine. I like this album, it's like a little brother of The Flower Kings.
The Flower Kings, the big brother. Fantastic album! Ordered it.
Marillion, nice steady Marillion album. At least as good as F.E.A.R. but not as good as Marbles (but they're not pretending).
Will listen to Wilderun and The Flower Kings soon. I've tried Karfagen, but I prefer music with more vocals.

Today:
The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (Live album)
Soen - Imperial
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Wolverine - Communication Lost

np: Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark

The music is really great. Will listen again, but is it just me? I can hardly hear the lyrics ... because of the vocalist I assume :P.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-03-10, 21:41:18
The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree

Always undecided with this band. I've tried several albums. Some tracks are great, others I really dislike. Which results in the fact that I own 0 albums from TFK in my collection :-\. Maybe I should make a 'best of' list on Spotify ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2022-03-11, 18:00:36
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2022-03-09, 19:11:16
:). I already listened to it because of 1. but didn't like it at all, probably because of 2. See the quote below ;).

Oh my bad, I see it now. ;D
You know, sometimes I just wonder why it is that people can have such a different opinion on some things. Especially since you and I agree on so many other things. I find it so interesting. I know, I know, so many people so many tastes. But why is that, right?
I think it's 'bizarre' or maybe 'wonderful' is a better term. I don't know. Just my philosophical mind.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2022-03-09, 19:11:16
Will listen to Wilderun and The Flower Kings soon. I've tried Karfagen, but I prefer music with more vocals.

Oh yes! And I understand! I think Karfagen would benefit a lot from some more vocals. And their (his?) songs are very long, most of the time. They're not bad, but I lose focus after a while. There are some really nice melodies and themes in the music, that would be better in place when the songs were shorter and more focused.
Still, I really like it, for some reason.

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2022-03-09, 19:11:16
np: Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark

The music is really great. Will listen again, but is it just me? I can hardly hear the lyrics ... because of the vocalist I assume :P.

Steve Hogarth has a really special way of singing indeed. I also think the music is very nice. It's a grower.


Today I listened to:
Ross Jennings - "A Shadow Of My Future Self"
D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - "Troika"
Big Big Train - "Welcome To The Planet"
Star One - "Revel In Time"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-03-12, 20:17:20
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2022-03-11, 18:00:36
You know, sometimes I just wonder why it is that people can have such a different opinion on some things. Especially since you and I agree on so many other things. I find it so interesting. I know, I know, so many people so many tastes. But why is that, right?
Yep, unpredictable indeed but that keeps it interesting ;-).

Quote from: PH
Today I listened to:
Ross Jennings - "A Shadow Of My Future Self"
D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - "Troika"
Big Big Train - "Welcome To The Planet"
Star One - "Revel In Time"
Both D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings and Star One are disappointments to me (after one listening). Will give them another chance as I usually love their music, but still ... I found D'VM&J 'too much of the same', and I prefer the 'plugged' stuff, Star One 'too predictable' :-\

pp: Anathema - Weather Systems 8)
jp: Wilderun - Epigone (till I noticed they hired Cookie Monster, so it was a short experience ;))
np: Kingcrow - Eidos *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-03-14, 20:16:12
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

Preparing for:
- Release new Von Hertzen Brothers album 'Red Alert In The Blue Forest', 18th March.
- Knight Area gig @ Hedon Zwolle, also on 18th March.

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #580
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-03-17, 19:04:41
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-03-18, 18:53:45
Today:
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Asia - Asia (Debut and my favourite Asia album with John Wetton, was released 40 years ago *horns*)
Knight Area - Hyperdrive

np: Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

Will travel to Zwolle in a moment to see Knight Area live, that's why ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-03-19, 19:27:52
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest

Second time, needs a few more listenings but I'm confident thal it'll grow on me 8). The track 'All Of A Sudden, You're Gone was released before. Just listen to this track, goosebumps!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2022-03-21, 11:25:40
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2022-03-19, 19:27:52
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest

Second time, needs a few more listenings but I'm confident thal it'll grow on me 8). The track 'All Of A Sudden, You're Gone was released before. Just listen to this track, goosebumps!

nice  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-03-21, 19:18:12
Today, to relive the atmosphere of Saturday's gig:
Knight Area - D-Day
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Frontier

Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Soen - Imperial

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #581
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2022-03-22, 05:54:01
Nightshift, so I played some music through Spotify.
Marillion, Metallica, Porcupine Tree, Amorphis, Dream Theater.
The latest effort of Marillion is a brilliant album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-03-22, 19:00:32
Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Let Me Be A Ghost
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-03-24, 19:02:55
All Traps On Earth - A Drop Of Light
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-03-25, 19:08:37
pp: Gazpacho - Fireworker
np: Kalle Wallner - Voices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-03-26, 20:04:50
pp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
np: Gazpacho - Fireworking At St.Croix
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-03-28, 19:19:47
Today:
Soup - Visions
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell (28th Anniversary today)
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Frontier
Soen - Lykaia

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #582
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-04-01, 19:49:20
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Soen - Lotus
Soup - Visions
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Frontier
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*

np: Pattern Seeking Animals - Only Passing Through

On Spotify, released today. I also liked the previous album, so let's give it a try. Not bad, but also some :-\ tracks. Will definitely listen again ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-04-02, 20:56:34
pp: NMB - Innocence & Danger 8)
np: Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2022-04-03, 13:07:35
NP> Transatlantic ~ The Absolute Univers: The Breath of Life
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-04-04, 19:22:38
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Throes Of Dawn - All Our Voices Shall Remain
Toto - Toto IV

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #583
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-04-05, 18:58:50
Pure Reason Revolution - Eupnea

Preparing for the PRR/Gazpacho gig next week ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-04-06, 19:20:33
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Riverside - Wasteland
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Frontier
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

np: Steve Hackett - Surrender Of Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-04-08, 20:32:08
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

np: Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone

The new album has been released today. Unfortunately my record shop doesn't have it yet, but Spotify has :). Needs some more listenings, but great stuff indeed  8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-04-10, 21:27:57
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream

Now listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2022-04-11, 17:25:05
I have Leprous - Aphelion on repeat... the more often I hear this, the more I like it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-04-11, 19:35:59
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2022-04-11, 17:25:05
I have Leprous - Aphelion on repeat... the more often I hear this, the more I like it.
Great choice, really great album. The track 'On Hold' is goosebumps material *horns*

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #584

Track: Pink Floyd - High Hopes  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-04-12, 18:38:02
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone

Second listening. Recommended to Airbag and Bjørn Riis fans, like me :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-04-13, 18:49:11
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Sugsignal - Paraiso
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-04-14, 18:51:04
Today:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Soup - Visions
Anathema - Hindsight
Meer - Playing House
Gazpacho - Soyuz

np Kalle Wallner - Voices

Usually I'm bored as I'm listening at (mostly) instrumental albums, not with this one. The guitar is Kalle Wallner's voice. Love it 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-04-18, 19:22:29
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-04-20, 18:57:42
Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-04-23, 21:21:31
Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-04-25, 19:56:27
Today:
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Frontier
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Bjørn Riis -  Everything To Everyone
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine

np: Days Between Stations - Giants
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-04-27, 21:16:17
Pink Floyd - Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-04-28, 19:06:17
Chicago - Chicago 17
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2022-04-29, 18:39:22
Kaipa - Urskog

I like Kaipa. But (as I've said earlier) most of their songs are exchangeable. The albums are very much alike.
Anyway, I've only listened once. And, truth be told, I'll probably end up buying the album. I just really like the style.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-04-29, 20:12:26
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Bjørn Riis -  Everything To Everyone
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe

np: Circus Maximus - Havoc *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-04-30, 19:37:02
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness 8)

np: Seventh Wonder - Tiara *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-05-01, 20:56:14
Cosmograf - The Man Left In Space
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-05-02, 19:10:37
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts (Compilation)
Soup - Visions
Wilson & Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

np: Soup - Children Of E.L.B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-05-03, 19:02:59
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2022-05-04, 18:09:43
NP> Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Xoddam on Wed, 2022-05-04, 18:15:25
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2022-05-04, 18:09:43
NP> Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning

Nice album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-05-04, 19:33:05
He Xoddam, nice to see you again. That's a long time ago ;).

Today:
Airbag - Identity
Anathema - Falling Deeper
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest

np: Riversea - Out Of An Ancient World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-05-07, 20:30:01
pp: Queen - Made In Heaven

np: Kayak - Cleopatra ~ The Crown Of Isis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-05-09, 20:15:46
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Gazpacho - Demon
Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #586
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-05-11, 18:55:14
Today:
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: Traumhaus - In Oculis Meis (German Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2022-05-14, 19:33:22
Today I listened to:
Neal Morse Band - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
Still a wonderful album. One of his best.

Earlier I also played:
Asia - "Asia"
Kaipa - "Mindrevolutions" (especially for the 25 minute title song!)
Ozric Tentacles - "Technicians Of The Sacred" (fantastic instrumental double album.)
Mikael Åkerfeldt - "Clark" (a soundtrack for a Netflix series apparently, haven't seen it, but to me the music sounds somewhere between Opeth's latest albums and Storm Corrosion.)
Rammstein - "Zeit" (yeah... well... more of the same, not really a fan, some nice songs, but that's that.)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-05-14, 20:16:59
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2022-05-14, 19:33:22
Today I listened to:
Neal Morse Band - "The Similitude Of A Dream"
Still a wonderful album. One of his best.
Agreed, but I do prefer 'The Great Adventure'. But it's just close 8).

Quote from: PH
Earlier I also played:
Asia - "Asia"
My favourite Asia album with John Wetton *horns*.

pp: Pendragon - The Window Of Life

np: The Pineapple Thief - Give It Back (Rewired)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-05-16, 19:07:13
Today:
IQ - Resistance 8)
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather - No Substitutions ~ Live In Osaka
Ayreon - The Source

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Love Remains The Same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-05-18, 18:50:34
Today:
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir 8)
Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
IQ - Dark Matter
Airbag - Disconnected
Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains

np: Ben Craven - Monsters From The Id
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-05-21, 20:06:19
pp: Toto - Toto XIV *horns*

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-05-25, 23:51:46
Today:
Pendragon - The Jewel
Subsignal - La Muerta
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
John Wetton - Chasing The Dragon (Live)
Soup - Remedies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-05-27, 19:03:38
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth 8)

np: Leprous - The Congregation *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-05-28, 19:26:47
Mental Fracture - Disaccord

Playing it because it received the highest rate 'vette krent' in the prog magazine 'iO-Pages'. It's an interesting album indeed, will play it again :). I do hear a bit of Leprous, though the vocals are not at the same level. But very versatile music, cool 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-05-30, 19:49:19
Today:
Soup - Visions
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Soen - Imperial
Arena - The Visitor
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #588. Current track: Mostly Autumn - Heroes Never Die
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-05-31, 18:40:13
Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery (43 years old today :o)

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-06-02, 19:57:35
Moon Halo - Together Again
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-06-04, 19:54:22
pp: Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain *horns*

np: Anathema - Distant Satellites

Because ot its 8th anniversary today :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-06-05, 20:55:38
Listening to Prog Non Stop #589

Current track: Camel - Freefall (from the album 'Mirage')
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-06-08, 19:13:13
Today:
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Pendragon - Pure
Toto - Hydra

np: Galaxy - Runaway Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-06-10, 19:49:16
Seventh Wonder - The Testament

Released today, listening for the second time and it rocks! *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-06-11, 19:42:02
pp: Riverside - Wasteland 8)
np: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-06-13, 19:49:35
Today:
IQ - Resistance
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Leprous - Pitfalls

np: Kingcrow - In Crescendo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-06-15, 20:11:55
Today:
The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: Karcius - Grey White Silver Yellow And Gold
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-06-16, 19:01:49
Kalle Wallner - Voices

Ususally I find an instrumental album (except for one track called 'Three') boring. Not this one, very entertaining indeed 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-06-17, 19:06:40
Today:
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-06-20, 18:50:18
Today:
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Satellite - Evening Games
Queen - Innuendo

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #591
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-06-23, 19:56:24
Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames

Recommended to me by my brother. And he was right: keyboard oriented neo-prog in the vein of Kayak, IQ, Pallas with a great vocalist. Will definitely listen again and it may result in buying it. But the highlight is at the beginning: the epic called 'Scissors' 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-06-24, 19:08:24
Today:
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Arena - Double Vision
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone

np: Pyramaze - Epitaph
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-06-25, 19:50:56
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure *horns*

np: Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation

Let's hear what the fuss is about ... not for me I'm afraid ;). I've never been into the music of PT and Steven Wilson. It lacks melody and is too guitar oriented I think. And I know this kind of music doesn't grow (much) on me :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-06-27, 19:03:28
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion
Kingcrow - The Persistence
IQ - Frequency
Gazpacho - Molok
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Mystery - One Among The Living

Still working 3 days at home. Glad that I can enjoy my own albums 8).

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #592
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-06-28, 18:57:24
Seventh Wonder - The Testament

Better with every spin, like it a lot more than their previous release 'Tiara' *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-06-29, 18:54:03
Today:
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Erik Norlander - Music Machine
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Mystery - Delusion Rain

np: Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-06-30, 19:40:20
Because of his 356th Birthday today:

Clive Nolan - Song Of The Wildlands
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-07-02, 20:01:57
Today:
IQ - Ever (2018 Remix - 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
Anathema - Weather Systems

np: Vienna Circle - Secrets Of The Rising Sun
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-07-04, 19:43:37
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Desert
Toto - Turn Back
Threshold - March Of Progress
Steve Lukather - Luke

np: Mental Fracture - Disaccord

Must have read a positive review, found it in my list 'to check out'. Well, really like the music, but, like so often, the vocals are not my cup of tea ... :-\. So it will remain a once in a lifetime experience ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-07-07, 19:14:18
Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)

Looking forward to Part 2, which will be release later this year 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2022-07-08, 14:10:35
Michael Romeo - War of the Worlds pt.2

what a banger! I really love Dino Jelusick's voice, he's like a younger version of Jorn Lande, who I also love  *horns* :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-07-28, 18:02:40
after upgrading forum software I'm playing

Depeche Mode - New Life  ;D  ;D

"operating... generating... New Life, New Life...."
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-07-28, 20:39:55
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2022-07-28, 18:02:40after upgrading forum software I'm playing
I noticed that the forum was off-line indeed. Thanks, looks great 8).

O.R.k. - As I Leave

Listening to Dollhouse Rock Radio, broadcast from 17th July when I was on holidays 'in die Heimat', Germany ;D .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-07-29, 19:01:25
Today:
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Subsignal - Paraiso
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
IQ - Resistance

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #596. Currently playing:

Throes Of Dawn - One Of Us Is Missing *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-08-01, 19:35:03
Today:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Huis - Abandoned

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #597

Currently playing: Pink Floyd - A Saucerful of Secrets
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-08-04, 18:25:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQGgm1oK0GE

Like ice in the sunshine..... :D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-08-04, 19:58:44
Today:
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Frost* - Day And Age
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Jadis - Photoplay

np: Seventh Wonder - The Testament *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-08-08, 20:00:57
Today:
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face

np: Alan Parsons - From The New World
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-08-09, 18:41:00
Today:
Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
IQ - Frequency
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Bjørn Riis - Forever Comes To An End
Toto - Isolation

np: The Dear Hunter - Antimai
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-08-10, 18:58:39
Today:
Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Neal Morse - Testimony
Asia - Asia

np: Tim Bowness - Butterfly Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-08-13, 21:39:39
pp:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Gazpacho - Bravo
Sting - Nothing Like The Sun
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Satellite - Evening Games
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

np: Inhalo - Sever
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2022-08-15, 10:23:43
rp:
Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize
Opeth - Chrysalis
Leprous - The Price
Wheel - Movement
Blackfield - Family Man
Pink Floyd - Us and Them
Arithmophobia - Animals as Leaders
Tangerine Dream - Pheadra
Alan Parsons Project - The Raven
TesseracT - April
Tuxedomoon - Atlantis
Soen - Martyrs
Katatonia - Dead Letters
Wheel - Vultures
Periphery - Lune
Haken - Prosthetic

wow, what a play list

np: Marillion - Jigsaw
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-08-15, 18:50:06
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2022-08-15, 10:23:43wow, what a play list
Impressive list indeed :)

Today:
IQ - The Wake
Gazpacho - Demon
Arena - Immortal?
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity

np: Philosophobia - Philosophobia

I've read a positive review about this album and the participation of Damian Wilson in one song made me listen to it. Unfortunately it is too heavy for my taste and I've noticed they hired 'cookiemonster' as well ??? . This is a once in a lifetime experience i'm afraid ;D .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-08-17, 18:09:55
pp:
Asia - Silent Nation
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Pendragon - The World
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Leprous - Aphelion
Asia - Alpha
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth

np: RPWL - God Has Failed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-08-18, 19:28:13
Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-08-19, 19:08:45
jp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: David Paich - Forgotten Toys

On Spotify. First solo album from Toto's keyboardist. Nice, but short (slightly more than 29 minutes).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-08-22, 19:11:02
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
IQ - Ever

np: Sleeping Pulse - Under The Same Sky 8)

If you like the music of Antimatter, you'll like this album as well. Same singer, same 'dark' music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Tue, 2022-08-23, 22:53:58
Today I listened to:
The Tangent - "Songs From The Hard Shoulder"
It's been out for a while now, but I've not heard it that many times yet. In fact, I think this might be the third(ish) time. Not sure if I'll buy it yet...

Also recently, I listened to two of my all time favorite albums:
Transatlantic - "The Whirlwind"
and
Spock's Beard - "Snow"

And now I'm listening to:
Ryo Okumoto - "The Myth Of The Mostrophus"
It's actually quite good!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-08-25, 19:20:41
Leprous - Malina

This album is 5 years old today. It was my album of the year in 2017 *horns*. Still enjoying it a lot 8) . 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-08-26, 19:01:24
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

Released today, second spin. Wow, this one may become my favourite LR album 8). Favourite track at the moment: Duty Of Care *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-08-27, 19:42:57
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

Another 2 spins today, really like it 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-08-29, 20:08:27
Long Distance Calling - Eraser

It's an instrumental album. Though the music is excellent, I'm always getting bored after a number of tracks ... :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-09-01, 19:09:36
jp: Muse - Will Of The People

Don't like the recent albums (after 'The 2nd Law') and unfortunately this one is no exception. And song titles like 'We Are Fucking Fucked' don't make it any better ::).

np: David Paich - Forgotten Toys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-09-03, 20:43:35
pp:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
NMB - Innocence & Danger

np: The Pineapple Thief - All The Wars

Ten years old today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-09-05, 19:34:23
pp: Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone
np: Overhead - Haydenspark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-09-07, 20:00:20
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Gazpacho - Fireworker

np: Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-09, 18:55:00
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Toto- Kingdom Of Desire
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-09-10, 19:15:45
pp: IQ - The Seventh House
np: Cosmograf - Rattrapante
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-09-11, 20:56:54
pp: Muse - The 2nd Law

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #603:

np: Pendragon - Fallen Dreams And Angels 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-09-12, 19:07:49
Today:
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 8) (47 years old today)
Soen - Imperial
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Soup - Visions
Shadow Gallery - Legacy *horns*

np: Subsignal - Touchstones

Looking forward to the new album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-09-13, 19:51:34
The Rome Pro(G)ject - IV ~ Beaten Paths Different Ways
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-09-14, 17:58:25
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life 8)
Leprous - Pitfalls
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-16, 19:31:48
Today:
Anathema - Judgement
Arena - Double Vision
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Mystery - The World Is A Game

np: Talk Talk - Spirit Of Eden
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-09-17, 19:45:26
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
np: The Black Noodle Project - When The Stars Align, It Will Be Time ...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-09-18, 12:38:19
np: Porcupine Tree - The Incident (CD2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-09-18, 21:02:19
pp: Lonely Robot - A Model Life

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #604
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-09-19, 20:45:43
Today:
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement
Pendragon - Pure
The Pineapple Thief - Where We Stood (Live cd)
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta

On Spotify because of positive reviews I read. But not really the music I like ... :-\ .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-23, 19:50:50
Today:
Ayreon - The Final Experiment
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Frost* - Milliontown 8)
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny *horns*
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

np: Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-09-24, 20:11:29
pp: Frost* - Day And Age
np: Cosmograf - Heroic Materials
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2022-09-26, 11:27:52
The Violent - Smile Like a Hostage

btw, here's my last.fm: https://www.last.fm/user/pklikk
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-09-26, 20:02:34
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2022-09-26, 11:27:52btw, here's my last.fm: https://www.last.fm/user/pklikk
Hey, you've played Steve Lukather. Cool 8).

Today:
IQ - Subterranea
Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone
The Reasoning - Awakening
Toto - Hydra

np: Tony Patterson - Equations Of Meaning

I'd call it 'background music' ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-09-27, 16:35:54
Arena - [The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance #01] Time Capsule

CD arrived today, and: wow, folks, simply wow. Damian absolutely kills it. Looking forward to seeing him (and the others, for sure!) live. I really hope this isn't only a one time pleasure!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-09-27, 17:37:06
Arena - [The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance #11] Life Goes On

Awesome, what a piece! Goosebumps all over, the original ARENA feeling! Love it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-09-28, 18:40:03
Today:
Soen - Imperial
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Subsignal - Paraìso
Toto - Turn Back
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2022-09-28, 21:00:23
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2022-09-27, 17:37:06Arena - [The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance #11] Life Goes On

Awesome, what a piece! Goosebumps all over, the original ARENA feeling! Love it!

Jealous.
Can't wait!!

I was listening (Spotify) to "Fly From Here" by Yes, the Trevor-Horn-on-vocals version. A masterpiece compared to the latest album. ;D
Still pretty good on its own terms, Fly From Here.
I wonder why they've removed the original version with Benoit David on vocals. And where is "Heaven & Earth"?

Also listened to Star One's "Revel In Time". Nice.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-30, 20:09:43
Bjørn Riis - A Fleeting Glimpse

New EP from the Airbag guitarist. Very Floydish I'd say. Nice!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: The Fury on Fri, 2022-09-30, 23:39:17
Today: Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-10-01, 19:23:19
pp: Toto - Toto XIV
np: Alessandro Corvaglia - Out Of The Gate
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-10-03, 19:22:45
Today:
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Soen - Lykaia
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Genesis - Genesis

np: Bjørn Riis - A Fleeting Glimpse
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-10-04, 16:06:12
Arena - [The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance #11] Life Goes On

...on repeat. So beautiful!

And what a beautiful idea of how life never ends.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-10-04, 19:22:42
pp:
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Comedy Of Errors - Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-10-05, 19:27:48
I'm in a 'heavy' mood today, which results in the following albums:
Threshold - For The Journey (With 'our' Damian Wilson on vocals 8))
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Leprous - Pitfalls

np: Teramaze - And The Beauty They Perceive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-10-06, 19:47:06
pp:
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*

np: John Holden - Kintsugi
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-07, 19:35:01
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life 8)
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
John Wetton - Battle Lines

np: Southern Empire - Civilisation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-10-08, 21:28:42
Today:
Gazpacho - Night
Toto - The Seventh One

np: Seventh Wonder - The Testament *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-10-10, 19:46:54
Today:
Camel - Rajaz 8)
Subsignal - La Muerta
IQ - Resistance

np: Mental Fracture - Disaccord

Prog metal from Israël. Really like the music, but the vocals don't appeal to me. Will give it a second chance though.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2022-10-10, 19:56:25
Finally listening to Arena's "The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance"! 8)
First track was already known, brilliant way to start an album, and what a fantastic singer Damian is! I think he is a perfect fit.
Now listening to the second track: The Equation (The Science Of Magic)
As soon as the guitars and the synth enter in: niiiiiice. 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-10-11, 10:01:41
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2022-10-10, 19:56:25Finally listening to Arena's "The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance"! 8)
First track was already known, brilliant way to start an album, and what a fantastic singer Damian is! I think he is a perfect fit.
Now listening to the second track: The Equation (The Science Of Magic)
As soon as the guitars and the synth enter in: niiiiiice. 8)
*horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-10-12, 19:22:36
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2022-10-10, 19:56:25Finally listening to Arena's "The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance"! 8)
First track was already known, brilliant way to start an album, and what a fantastic singer Damian is! I think he is a perfect fit.
Now listening to the second track: The Equation (The Science Of Magic)
As soon as the guitars and the synth enter in: niiiiiice. 8)
Sounds great. Can't wait to hear it myself 8).

Today:
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation *horns*
Blind Ego - Numb
Soen - Lykaia
Buggles - The Age Of Plastic

np: Kalle Wallner - Voices

Although it has only one track with vocals, it grips me from start to finish 8). 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-14, 20:24:39
Today:
Arena - The Unquiet Sky
Asia - Aura
Airbag - A Day At The Beach
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-10-18, 19:08:09
Today:
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Gazpacho - March Of Ghosts
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Von Hertzen Brothers- Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Soup - Visions 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-10-20, 19:08:05
Today:
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

np: Compass - Theory Of Tides
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-21, 18:42:51
Today:
Anathema - The Optimist
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Toto - Fahrenheit
Steve Lukather - Lukather
Asia - Asia

np: Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Dark Fables
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-10-24, 19:00:38
Today:
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
Ayreon - The Source
Beyond God - Dying To Feel Alive
Asia - Astra
Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well

np: Queen - A Day At The Races
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-10-27, 19:19:53
Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-28, 23:21:24
Today:
Gazpacho - Molok
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise
Leprous - Aphelion
IQ - Ever (2018 Remix)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-10-30, 21:33:16
Prog Non Stop #609

np: Arena - Moviedrome *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-10-31, 18:19:51
Today:
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Toto - Hydra
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-11-02, 19:04:32
Fischer-Z - Destination Paradise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-11-03, 10:50:42
ARENA - ToMI

I found it awesome from the first spin, but it's getting even better every time. This might become my new favorite, actually.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-11-03, 21:51:23
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2022-11-03, 10:50:42ARENA - ToMI

I found it awesome from the first spin, but it's getting even better every time. This might become my new favorite, actually.
It definitely is a grower. Played it twice today and it's getting better and better. Time will tell if it will top my current favourite 'Contagion (Max)' *horns* .

Also played:
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face

np: Seventh Wonder - The Testament
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-11-07, 19:02:39
pp:
Alan Parsons - On Air
Soup - Remedies
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)
Soen - Imperial 8)
IQ - Dark Matter
Genesis - Duke
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*

np: Overhead - Haydenspark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-11-09, 19:18:40
Oak - False Memory Archive
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-11-12, 19:58:13
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
np: Oak - The Quiet Rebellion Of Compromise
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-11-13, 10:51:36
on a regular basis:
Alter Bridge - Pawns & Kings
ARENA - Molecular Inheritance
Porcupine Tree - C/C
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-11-14, 19:13:26
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Nosound - Lightdark
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies

np: Galahad - The Last Great Adventurer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-11-16, 19:30:07
Today:
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
IQ - Resistance
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Ayreon - 01011001

The latter one is far from my favourite Ayreon album ... It is performed live several times next year. Anyone here who has a ticket?

np: Kayak - Phantom Of The Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-11-18, 22:45:10
Today:
Camel - Rajaz
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather - No Substitutions ~ Live In Osaka
Asia - Alpha
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-11-19, 20:10:04
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought

Released yesterday, really like it. And if you consider these are leftover tracks from previous albums ... wow 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-11-20, 20:37:57
pp the other band from Clive Nolan:

Pendragon - The Window Of Life

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #613

np: Arena - Under The Microscope (from the 2nd disc) 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-11-21, 20:12:15
Today:
Queen - Innuendo
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Soen - Lotus
Steve Thorne - Levelled (Emotional Creatures: Part 3)
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

np: The Fixx - Every Five Seconds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-11-23, 19:06:05
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Neal Morse Band (NMB) - Innocence & Danger
Soen - Lykaia
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance

np: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-11-24, 19:05:57
Evership - The Uncrowned King: Act 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-11-25, 20:15:59
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity

np: Soen - Atlantis
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-11-26, 19:40:57
RPWL - Beyond Man And Time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-11-28, 20:18:50
Today:
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Anathema - Weather Systems
GPS - Window To The Soul
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #614.

Now Playing: Unitopia - The Great Reward
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-11-29, 10:24:27
Andreas Vollenweider - Caverna Magica -> chillout time
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-11-30, 20:01:25
Today:
Toto - Through The Looking Glass
Soen - Imperial

np: Pink Floyd - The Wall

Celebrating its 43th anniversary today, classic 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-01, 19:46:05
Threshold - Dividing Lines

Haven't been following Threshold since Damian Wilson was forced to leave, but this new album rocks! And I'm glad that Damian is now 'our' singer *horns* ;) .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2022-12-02, 16:28:43
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-01, 19:46:05Threshold - Dividing Lines

Haven't been following Threshold since Damian Wilson was forced to leave, but this new album rocks! And I'm glad that Damian is now 'our' singer *horns* ;) .
Totally!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-12-02, 23:10:22
Today:
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In a Car Crash
Alan Reed - First In a Field Of One
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Gazpacho - Molok
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-12-03, 19:51:01
pp: IQ - Subterranea 8)

np: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

Celebrating its 12th anniversary today. Great Album, especially the title track is brilliant *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-12-05, 20:38:20
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Arena - Pride
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #615
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-12-06, 17:40:38
Porcupine Tree - Signify

fine piece of music, especially the last track! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-12-07, 19:10:25
Today:
Subsignal - Paraìso
Subsignal - Live In Mannheim 2012
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Wheel - Resident Human
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-08, 19:57:58
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought

Great album 8). Can't believe this is a number of 'leftovers' from previous albums :o .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-12-09, 19:47:51
Today:
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Toto - Mindfields
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Huis - Neither In Heaven

np: Collage - Over And Out

New album from this Polish band. Needs some more listenings ... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-12-10, 19:57:50
Knight Area - Nine Paths 8)

This morning one of my favourite Dutch progbands announced that they are calling it a day. A farewell gig in exactly one year and that's it. Sad but fortunately they left a number of great albums. I just had to play one today :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-12-12, 20:14:56
NMB - Innocence & Danger
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*

np: Comedy Of Errors - Time Machine
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2022-12-13, 10:14:35
Leprous - Aphelion  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-12-13, 20:27:37
Today:
Soup - Visions
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One
Toto - Toto
Leprous - Malina
IQ - The Seventh House
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: Kayak - Royal Red Bouncer
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-12-14, 18:54:13
Today:
Landmarq - Origins (2cd, disc 1: 'The Tracey Years', disc 2: 'The Damian Years')
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Arena - Breakfast In Biarritz

np: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-15, 19:55:24
Today:
Ultravox - The Collection
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite
Soen - Lykaia

np: Klone - Le Grand Voyage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-12-16, 19:21:45
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected
Asia - Phoenix
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Blind Ego - Liquid Live
Toto - Isolation

np: Mental Fracture - Disaccord
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-12-17, 20:14:38
Today:
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure
Airbag - Identity

np: Collage - Over And Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-12-18, 20:48:07
pp: Camel - Rajaz

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #617

Current track: Throes Of Dawn - Lifelines *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-12-19, 19:45:14
Today:
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Clive Nolan - Alchemy

np: Threshold - Dividing Lines
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-12-21, 19:24:31
Kalle Wallner - Voices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-22, 20:04:45
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-12-24, 21:40:10
pp: IQ - Ever (2018 Remix)

np: Millenium - Tales From Imaginary Movies
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2022-12-26, 20:53:50
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-12-29, 21:08:38
pp: Anathema - Weather Systems

np: Mostly Autumn - Graveyard Star
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-12-30, 19:52:11
Soen - Atlantis (Live CD, on Spotify)

Really love this band *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-01-05, 18:58:01
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life 8)
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions

np: Verbal Delirium - Conundrum
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-01-09, 19:56:29
Today:
Wolverine - Communication Lost *horns*
John Wetton - Battle Lines
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue

np: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2023-01-10, 18:47:59
Collage - Over And Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-01-11, 18:38:21
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
DeeExpus - King Of Number 33

np: Kingcrow - Eidos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-01-12, 19:03:50
Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames

Highly recommended 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-01-13, 18:59:13
Today:
Subsignal - La Muerta
Frost* - Milliontown
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator
Blind Ego - Mirror

np: Retrospective - Introvert

On Spotify. Prog from Poland, not bad ... :)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-01-14, 19:59:06
pp: Muse - Black Holes And Revelations

np: Vault - The Perfect Truth

On Spotify, after reading a positive review in iO-pages. Dutch prog, not bad but needs some more listenings.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2023-01-14, 23:15:24
R.E.M. - Reckoning

from '83 or so... they were different back then.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-01-18, 19:13:27
Today:
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Toto - Hydra

np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-01-20, 19:25:45
Today:
Riverside - Wasteland
Soen - Imperial
Soup - Visions
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Arena - Double Vision

np: Riverside - ID.Entity
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2023-01-21, 16:35:43
NP> The Neal Morse Band ~ Innocent and Danger

Darn, I really like this album. Especially the two epics are great.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-01-21, 20:02:57
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2023-01-21, 16:35:43NP> The Neal Morse Band ~ Innocent and Danger

Darn, I really like this album. Especially the two epics are great.
Yep, great album indeed and cd 2 the epics are epic 8).

np: Riverside - ID.Entity

Second spin, really great album. They don't keep on repeating themselves, so really proggy, sometimes electronic and even an 'A-ha' feeling in the first song ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-01-23, 19:08:10
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity

Whole day on heavy rotation. Current favourite: 'Big Tech Brother'. I'm a bit undecided, would have expected more from this album.

np: Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars

On Spotify. Like Riverside, also released last Friday. Really like it *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-01-25, 18:40:12
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Soup - Remedies
Toto - Turn Back
Soen - Lotus

np: A.C.T. - Silence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-01-26, 19:25:25
Antimatter - Black Market Enlightenment
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-01-27, 18:43:30
Today:
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Pendragon - Passion
Toto - Toto XIV
Steve Thorne - Part 2: Emotional Creatures
Riverside - ID.Entity

np: David Paich - Forgotten Toys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-01-28, 19:42:13
Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-01-30, 19:08:27
Today:
Soen - Imperial
Riverside - ID.Entity
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures: Part One
Bruce Soord with Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds

np: Overhead - And We're Not Here After All
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-02-01, 18:58:15
Today:
Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm
John Wetton - Arkangel
Riverside - ID.Entity
Soen - Lotus
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Asia - Asia

np: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2023-02-02, 10:10:29
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2023-02-01, 18:58:15Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm

Wow, what a choice...! Need to listen to that one soon, too :D  *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-02-02, 19:11:06
Klone - Le Grand Voyage
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-02-03, 19:12:22
Today:
Soen - Lykaia
Soup - Visions
Strange Hobby (Arjen Lucassen) - Strange Hobby
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Asia - Alpha

np: Cosmograf - Heroic Materials
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-02-04, 19:37:10
pp: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Stripped
np: Leprous - Aphelion (Tour Edition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-02-06, 19:33:29
Today:
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Riverside - ID.Entity
Satellite - Evening Games
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance

np: Leprous - Aphelion (Tour Edition ~ cd 2)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2023-02-07, 09:18:57
jp: Porcupine Tree - C/C

np: Katatonia - Impermanence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-02-08, 18:46:58
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2023-02-07, 09:18:57np: Katatonia - Impermanence
Excellent new album from Katatonia *horns*

Today:
Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Wolverine - Machina Viva
U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Huis - Abandones

np: Peter Gee - Pilgrim
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-02-09, 20:48:39
Different Light - The Burden Of Paradise

Melodious neoprog from the Czech Republic. Really great music 8). 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-02-10, 19:17:53
pp: Frost* - Day And Age

np: Klone - Meanwhile

Listening on Spotify, released today. Nice music, but more versatility would do the album good ... It's just like their previous album 'Le Grand Voyage' ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-02-13, 19:17:56
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home
Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges

np: Lifesigns - Cardington
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-02-15, 18:36:17
Today:
IQ - Nomzano
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Ultravox - The Collection
Steve Thorne - Crimes & Reasons
Asia - Astra

np: eMolecule - The Architect
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-02-16, 19:49:33
Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2023-02-17, 08:57:14
Avi Kaplan playlist: needed something uplifting!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-02-18, 20:32:43
pp: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
np: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2023-02-20, 12:22:11
Np> Marillion ~ Misplaced Childhood

Today:

Mastodon ~ Hushed and Grim (awesome album!!!)
Rush ~ Caress of Steel
Rainbow ~ Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-02-20, 19:45:53
Today:
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Soen - Lykaia
Subsignal - Paraíso
Erik Norlander - Seas Of Orion

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Stars Aligned
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-02-22, 19:00:43
pp: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought

np: Alta Forma - Spatium & Tempus

On Spotify after reading a positive review, but it's not really my cup of tea. A once in a lifetime experience ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2023-02-22, 19:56:16
np: Procupine Tree - Love in the Past Tense
from the new album Closure/Continuation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-02-23, 20:38:50
Today:
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home (8 years old today 8) )
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*

np: Antimatter - Saviour
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-02-25, 20:21:53
pp:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life (definitely my favourite LR album 8))
IQ - Resistance
Riverside - ID.Entity
Leprous - Pitfalls
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Styx - Crash of The Crown
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-02-27, 19:49:59
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Toto - Fahrenheit
Sieges Even - Paramount
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Gazpacho - Molok
Toto - Toto IV

np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2023-02-28, 18:37:08
The Alan Parsons Project - The Turn Of A Friendly Card
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-03-01, 18:28:56
Supertramp - Even In The Quietest Moments
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2023-03-03, 19:01:14
Subsignal - La Muerta

German prog rockers  *horns*
https://www.subsignalband.com/the-band/
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-03-03, 20:05:19
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2023-03-03, 19:01:14Subsignal - La Muerta

German prog rockers  *horns*
https://www.subsignalband.com/the-band/
Yeah, great German band with a Dutch vocalist ;). I own 3 albums, Paraiso is my favourite. And looking forward to the new album 8).

Today:
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Asia - Aria
Anathema - The Optimist
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*

np: Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-03-06, 19:58:38
Today:
Knight Area - Heaven And Beyond
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture

np: Kalle Wallner - Voices
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Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-03-08, 19:08:24
Today:
NMB - Innocence & Danger
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia
Riverside - ID.Entity

np: Asia - Asia

An album I grew up with, 41 years old today :o .
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-03-09, 19:20:09
Soen - Cognitive *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-03-10, 18:37:00
Today:
Frost* - Day And Age
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Knight Area - D-Day
Airbag - Disconnected
Gazpacho - Demon
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-03-13, 19:23:31
Today:
Pallas - The Dreams Of Men
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
IQ - The Road Of Bones

np: Ice Age - Waves Of Loss And Power
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-03-18, 19:37:05
pp: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
jp: RPWL - Crime Scene
np: Redemption - I Am The Storm
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-03-20, 20:16:07
Today:
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Gazpacho - Demon
Asia - Alpha
Antimatter - Leaving Eden

np: Haken - Fauna

Giving it a chance, like their previous releases, but unfortunately not my cup of tea :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-03-22, 19:05:31
Pink Floyd - The Final Cut 8)

40 years old today!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-03-23, 19:37:25
RPWL - Crime Scene

This is really a great album, may buy it 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-03-24, 19:50:52
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Alan Reed - First In A Field Of One
Nosound - Afterthoughts
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Knight Area - Between Two Steps (EP)

np: Moon Letters - Thank You From The Future
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-03-27, 20:18:50
Today:
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Neal Morse - Testimony Two

np: Von Hertzen Brothers - Love Remains The Same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-03-30, 18:49:04
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-03-31, 18:58:35
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic
Arena - Contagion Max *horns*
Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts (Compilation)

np: Overhead - Telepathic Minds

On Spotify. Released today, souding great so far 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2023-03-31, 21:39:12
Last three days I've been listening to:

Ross Jennings - "A Shadow Of My Future Self"
I really like Ross' debut solo album. It has an 80s New Wave sound to it. Apparently he's working on a follow-up album!
Pain Of Salvation - "In The Passing Light Of Day"
Wow, it's been six years already since "In The Passing Light Of Day" was released. Some pretty fantastic bits here and there!
Bruce Soord - "All This Will Be Yours"
Why is this not called Pineapple Thief? :D
Kavinsky - "Reborn"
Pretty cool Synthwave act. I think he's kind of mainstream, but I might be mistaken.
Kadavar & Elder - "Eldovar: A Story Of Darkness & Light"
Interesting album. It's a collaboration album between two bands. I don't know either of them. But this album is pretty nice. It sounds very 70s inspired.
Kevin Gilbert - "Thud"
I think this is a classic. Any fans here?
Yes - "Tales From Topographic Oceans"
This is definitely a classic! Albeit a controversial one. I think the first two tracks are really great. The third is bad and the fourth is OK.

@Teunis, I also plan to listen to Overhead's latest album. I remember listening to their first or maybe second album years ago and liking it.
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-04-01, 19:46:57
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2023-03-31, 21:39:12@Teunis, I also plan to listen to Overhead's latest album. I remember listening to their first or maybe second album years ago and liking it.
I first heard their album 'Of Sun And Moon' and immediately liked it. And 'Haydenspark' is a great listen too. 'Happy prog', I'd call it ;).

pp: Gazpacho - Night

np: Peter Gee - Pilgrim

Just released album from Pendragon's bass player. Neo-prog light, easy-listening music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-04-05, 18:49:53
Today:
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Los Lobotomys - Los Lobotomys
Toto - Falling In Between Live

np: Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Tue, 2023-04-11, 20:48:56
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2023-03-31, 21:39:12Kevin Gilbert - "Thud"
I think this is a classic. Any fans here?
Yes, very good indeed! I have most of his releases and eagerly await the forthcoming deluxe edition of The Shaming Of The True.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-04-15, 10:38:53
pp:
Neal Morse - ?
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Toto - Mindfields
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: Airbag - All Rights Removed
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-04-15, 21:39:45
Aisles - Beyond Drama

New album from this prog band from Chile. Years ago I saw them live in my hometown. First listening, needs more listenings but it is really a nice album!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-04-17, 19:05:55
Today:
X-Panda - Flight Of Fancy
Shadowland - Through The Looking Glass
Riverside - ID.Entity
Asia - Aqua

np: Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-04-21, 19:24:37
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest

np: Alta Forma - Spatium & Tempus
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-04-22, 19:33:17
pp: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash

np: RPWL - Crime Scene
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-04-27, 19:43:05
pp:
Bjørn Riis - Everything To Everyone
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
IQ - Resistance
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Huis - Neither In Heaven
IQ - Frequency
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Arena - The Unquiet Sky

Eight years old today, a great album *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2023-05-02, 18:57:07
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-05-06, 19:25:33
pp: Damian Wilson - Disciple
np: Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade

Preparing for tomorrow's gig. Looking forward to it! 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-05-08, 19:20:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2023-05-06, 19:25:33np: Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade

This one again. Bought it after the gig I attended yesterday. Goosebumps, what a voice 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-05-10, 18:58:25
Today:
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Toto - Through The Looking Glass

np: Fischer-Z - Solo Live
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-05-12, 19:15:39
Today:
Subsignal - Paraiso
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland

np: Damian Wilson - Built For Fighting
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-05-15, 19:53:06
Today:
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade
Subsignal - La Muerta

np: Mystery - Redemption

On Spotify, already ordered @ my local record shop 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-05-17, 18:45:06
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Soen - Imperial
Soup - Visions
Mystery - Delusion Rain

np: Mystery - Redemption
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2023-05-17, 22:27:11
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2023-05-17, 18:45:06np: Mystery - Redemption

I also listened to this one today. Three times in a row actually!
Pretty good album!

I came across Mystery with "The World Is A Game". Actually because of two things: Nick D'Virgilio and Benoît David (because of Yes). I bought that album at the time and immediately liked it as a solid album, but I can't say I was overwhelmed.
Then I lost track of them.

This album is actually quite good. To me this sounds like a typical Neo Prog album. (A good thing in my book.) Wonderful melodies, good guitar solos, beautiful keyboards/synths. This made me want to research earlier albums. From what I've heard, their discography is pretty good! Lots to do for me in the near future!
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Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-05-18, 19:40:27
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2023-05-17, 22:27:11I also listened to this one today. Three times in a row actually!
Pretty good album!
Definitely. Like it already more than their previous album 'Lies And Butterflies'.

Quote from: PHI came across Mystery with "The World Is A Game". Actually because of two things: Nick D'Virgilio and Benoît David (because of Yes). I bought that album at the time and immediately liked it as a solid album, but I can't say I was overwhelmed.
Then I lost track of them.
That was exactly the first album that I heard from Mystery. For me it was a sign to discover their back catalogue. Bought 'One Among The Living' and 'Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face'. The latter one is my favourite 8). And I bought the albums that were released after 'TWIAG': 'Delusion Rain' and 'Lies And Butterflies'.

Quote from: PHThis album is actually quite good. To me this sounds like a typical Neo Prog album. (A good thing in my book.) Wonderful melodies, good guitar solos, beautiful keyboards/synths. This made me want to research earlier albums. From what I've heard, their discography is pretty good! Lots to do for me in the near future!
Exactly: Neo prog, keyboard oriented with lots of great guitar solos. Have fun discovering their back catalogue ;-).

pp:
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade

np: Overhead - Telepathic Minds

Played it several times on Spotify. Probably will add it to my collection, love it!  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-05-19, 19:07:59
pp: Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought

PH's post about Mystery made me play an album I don't own from them:

Mystery - Theatre Of The Mind (2018 edition)

On Spotify. An interesting album, a number of great songs but also some weaker ones. And you can hear it's an older album. Who knows I'll buy it eventually to have their collection complete ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-05-20, 20:28:27
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance

What a great album this is 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-05-22, 21:26:35
Today:
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Soup - Remedies
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Queen - The Miracle
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

np: RPWL - Crime Scene
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-05-24, 19:01:14
Mystery - Redemption

Waiting for a message from my record shop that I can pick it up to hear it on a real stereo system 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-05-26, 19:01:34
Today:
Fischer-Z - Going Red For A Salad (Compilation)
Soen - Lotus
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Toto - Toto XIV

np: Leprous - The Congregation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-05-27, 20:11:27
jp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
np: Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-06-01, 19:19:50
pp:
IQ - Subterranea 8)
Soen - Imperial
Toto - Tambu
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Overhead - Haydenspark

np: Mystery - Redemption
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-06-02, 18:54:38
Today:
Ayreon - 01011001
Gazpacho - Bravo
Frost* - Milliontown

np: Einar Solberg - 16

On Spotify. Solo album from the Leprous vocalist, released today.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2023-06-02, 20:33:59
Also listening to Einar Solberg's brand new debut solo album "16".
It sounds pretty much like what I expected, and I like it very much.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-06-05, 19:45:19
Today:
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Asia - Aura
Days Between Stations - In Extremis

np: Collage - Over And Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2023-06-05, 21:53:01
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
Soen - "Imperial"
VOLA - "Witness"

These artist are very much alike and I like them very much.
Other artists that come to mind when listening to these artists: Haken, Leprous, The Stranger, Wilderun. (Last two are not wellknown.)
Can someone tell me what are the common denominators in these bands? And are there any others that fit the same pattern?
Please tell me, I need to know, because I need more music like it! ;D
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Post by: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2023-06-05, 21:53:01Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
Soen - "Imperial"
VOLA - "Witness"

These artist are very much alike and I like them very much.
Other artists that come to mind when listening to these artists: Haken, Leprous, The Stranger, Wilderun. (Last two are not wellknown.)
Can someone tell me what are the common denominators in these bands? And are there any others that fit the same pattern?
Please tell me, I need to know, because I need more music like it! ;D

VOLA are great, I also really like them a lot. Straight Lines is currently one of my favorite tracks.

You surely have checked out the catalogue of Porcupine Tree, right...?
A bit more mainstream, but still absolutely fantastic and very unique Rock music, with (i.m.o.) no bad tracks on their albums: Alter Bridge. No other band like them, actually.
If you have Spotify and listen to a certain group of bands for a certain period of time, they will offer you peronsalized mixes, that include those groups, and others from similar tastes.
It's also good to create a playlist and allow Spotify to create radio from it, it's an option in the settings.

Btw. VOLA is making use of a genre called "Djent". Search for it.
Also look into Devin Townsend, maybe.
My son just shouted at me: tell him to listen to Loathe (the band).
Sleep Token also comes into my mind.
Delta Sleep.
Thornhill
Periphery
Wheel
Katatonia
Opeth
Animals as Leaders if you're into instrumental music.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2023-06-07, 22:51:42
Hi Peter, thanks for your extensive post!

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28VOLA are great, I also really like them a lot. Straight Lines is currently one of my favorite tracks.
Yeah it's really good! I bought their album "Witness" (with Straight Lines) after remembering listening (and liking) their "Applause Of A Distant Crowd" album. "Witness" is even better in my opinion. Still need to listen to "Inmazes".

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28You surely have checked out the catalogue of Porcupine Tree, right...?

Yup! ;D A few years back already!
Glad that they're back, but wasn't really blown away by "Closure/Continuation". It's their only album that I did not buy yet. But it's not a bad album of course!
My favourite albums are "In Absentia", "Deadwing", "Fear Of A Blank Planet" and the "Nil Recurring" EP. But I also like their more psychedelic period ("The Sky Moves Sideways"!).
To be honest, I don't think they sound much like VOLA, Leprous, Haken, Caligula's Horse, etc.

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28A bit more mainstream, but still absolutely fantastic and very unique Rock music, with (i.m.o.) no bad tracks on their albums: Alter Bridge. No other band like them, actually.

Yes, you have mentioned them before. A friend of mine is also a fan. I'll look into it. Still, I doubt that they have what I am specifically looking for.

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28If you have Spotify and listen to a certain group of bands for a certain period of time, they will offer you peronsalized mixes, that include those groups, and others from similar tastes.
It's also good to create a playlist and allow Spotify to create radio from it, it's an option in the settings.

Yes I know. I use Spotify a lot, but their algorithm is limited. I much prefer human recommendations. :P

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28Btw. VOLA is making use of a genre called "Djent". Search for it.

I really like Djent when it is combined with other genres/techniques. Leprous and indeed VOLA, but also all the other bands that I mentioned, use Djent in their music. But they mix their heavy riffs with catchy pop melodies. I don't like those Djent bands that just do Djent and Djent only. I think that gets very boring after some time.

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28Also look into Devin Townsend, maybe.

Yes! Devin is somewhat in the same ballpark. His super clean wide range (even operatic) vocals are another element that I find in all those bands. Einar Solberg reminded me very much of Devin the first time I heard him.

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28My son just shouted at me: tell him to listen to Loathe (the band).

Alright! I'll check them out. (Great to have a son like that!)

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28Sleep Token also comes into my mind.
Delta Sleep.
Thornhill
Don't know any of these. So I'll check them out.

Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-06-05, 23:08:28Periphery
Wheel
Katatonia
Opeth
Animals as Leaders if you're into instrumental music.

I know all these bands (I have almost every Opeth album!), and there are some elements that kind of touch on what I am looking for, but not quite.

It's hard to explain. I think it comes down to this:
- Beautiful clean singing voice, but able to do harsh vocals sometimes
- Heavy stuff
- 'Angular' rhythms and Djent
- Synth-y and '80's influenced', electronic
- Mainstream-ish without being cheap, like if you'd get rid of the above four criteria, it would be radio-friendly

I think the band Voyager might also fit in this category. Another one I recently discovered and am very excited about is Maraton (made me think of a metal version of A-ha and Talk Talk).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-06-09, 19:42:22
Maybe you'll like Teramaze from Australia :).

Today:
Threshold - Wounded Land
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Strange Hobby - Strange Hobby (Arjen Lucassen)
IQ - Resistance
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-06-10, 21:43:29
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected
Muse - The Resistance
Comedy Of Errors - Time Machine
Broers & Klazinga - Burdens Of The Mind
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-06-12, 19:29:37
Today:
IQ - Ever
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Toto - Toto IV
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime

np: -

Too hot to wear a headphone :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2023-06-14, 15:45:37
Molybaron - Something Ominous

new release on InsideOut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-06-14, 21:02:01
Today:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Mystery - The World Is a Game
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-06-15, 20:51:37
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Fourteen years old today. One of the few Riverside albums I don't own ... far from my favourite one ::).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-06-16, 19:13:43
Today:
Arena - Songs From The Lions Cage
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade
Huis - Abandoned

np: Steve Lukather - Bridges

On Spotify, released today. Already ordered it @ my local record shop 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2023-06-20, 20:13:13
pp:
IQ - Frequency
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
Arena - Contagion
Genesis - We Can't Dance
Asia - Asia

jp: Vault - The Perfect Truth

np: Steve Lukather - Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-06-22, 20:46:58
Southern Empire - Civilisation
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-06-23, 19:21:27
Today:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Mystery - One Among The Living
Steve Lukather - Candyman
Arena - Pride
Steve Lukather - Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-06-28, 19:27:51
pp:
Mystery - Redemption
Steve Lukather - Bridges
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Arena - Live: Recorded 2011/12 Tour
Frost* - Day And Age
Riverside - Wasteland
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland

np: David Paich - Forgotten Toys
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-07-01, 20:00:49
pp:
IQ - Resistance 8)

np: Lifesigns - Lifesigns
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-07-03, 20:12:15
Today:
Mystery - Redemption
Steve Lukather - Bridges
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Soen - Lykaia

np: The Foundation - Mask

Neoprog from The Netherlands, with (ex) members from Knight Area and Autumn. Nice stuff.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Wed, 2023-07-05, 11:12:56
NP Mystery - Redemption

Played:
Dream The Electric Sleep - American Mystic
Kite Parade - Retro
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2023-07-11, 16:50:44
Arena - Theory

Life goes on must be among the 5 greatest Arena tracks, right?!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-07-24, 19:27:37
Today:
Mystery - Redemption
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-07-26, 19:09:12
Today:
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Electric Light Orchestra - Out Of The Blue
Soen - Imperial
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-07-27, 20:04:26
Marc Atkinson - Heart & Soul
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-07-29, 19:52:59
pp:
Blind Ego - Mirror
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Soen - Lotus
Neal Morse Band - Momentum
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: Sound Of Strangers - Crossing Borders

On Spotify. Prog from The Netherlands. Read a review somewhere and was curious. Really like this album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-07-31, 19:57:57
Today:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Nosound - Lightdark
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Mystery - Redemption

np: Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2023-08-01, 18:43:04
Soen - Tellurian

New Soen album 'Memorial' to be released on 1st September. Looking forward to it *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-08-02, 18:55:54
Today:
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Frost* - Day And Age
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
IQ - Dark Matter
Leprous - Aphelion

np: Bruce Soord - All This Will Be Yours
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-08-04, 19:18:41
Today:
IQ - Ever
Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
Sting - Nothing Like The Sun
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Karnataka - Requiem For A Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-08-07, 19:27:35
Today:
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
Arena - Pride
Asia - Alpha
Ayreon - Flight Of The Migrator
Mystery - Redemption

np: Edward Reekers - The Liberty Project
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2023-08-07, 19:32:15
On our way home from Hoofdplaat in the car we were listening to all my favorite tracks from the 80s
Simple Minds, Thompson Twins, Eurythmics, Heaven 17, Human League, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Toto, Saga... to name but a few.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-08-09, 18:48:53
Quote from: Peter on Mon, 2023-08-07, 19:32:15On our way home from Hoofdplaat in the car we were listening to all my favorite tracks from the 80s
Simple Minds, Thompson Twins, Eurythmics, Heaven 17, Human League, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Toto, Saga... to name but a few.
Cool, the 80s is (also) my favourite era 8).

Alan Parsons - On Air
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Neal Morse - Testimony Two
Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives
Clive Nolan en Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Asia - Arena
Steve Thorne - Part Two: Emotional Creatures
Toto - Toto IV

np: Peter Gee - Pilgrim
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-08-10, 18:57:52
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2023-08-11, 17:52:44
Lately I'm listening a lot to all my liked songs on Spotify. Which is actually great, because I never know what will come up next. It's a bit like a radio station, but much much much much much much better.

But today, I listened four times in a row to the new Neal Morse album: "The Dreamer (Joseph: Part 1)".
Beforehand I thought it would be a bit like "Jesus Christ: The Exorcist", a musical. Well, it's a bit like that, but also a bit like "Sola Gratia". It has guest vocalists, but it's less of a mucical than JC:TE was.

I like the new album. It's not his best, but I wasn't expecting that. We have to look for Neal Morse Band albums for that now. But it's decent! I think I like it better than JC:TE.

Just one complaint....

A single disc?!?!?! With a planned sequel? Why not wait and bring them out together as a double disc, like JC:TE?

Anyway, anyone else who listened to it?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2023-08-13, 19:36:24
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2023-08-11, 17:52:44But today, I listened four times in a row to the new Neal Morse album: "The Dreamer (Joseph: Part 1)".

Anyway, anyone else who listened to it?
I did. Bought it on Friday, but was able to listen to it only once this morning. I didn't expect it to be as great as the Neal Morse Band albums, but I expected more from it. But it isn't fair to judge after one listening, the melodies and words will fall into pieces later, I'm sure. There's no NM album I don't like ;). To be continued ...

Now listening to Prog Non Stop, completely Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen/Anthony this time. And The Druids Turns to stone 8). (Our) Damian Wilson rules *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2023-08-13, 22:20:37
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2023-08-13, 19:36:24I didn't expect it to be as great as the Neal Morse Band albums, but I expected more from it.

I think it's fair to compare it to the "Jesus Christ: The Exorcist" album, as it has somewhat the same players on it. There's no Mike Portnoy and instead Eric Gillette is drumming on some of the tracks (the 'proggier' drums I guess), while Gabe Klein is doing drums on other tracks. Gabe Klein is the one who's drumming on albums like "Songs From November" and "To God Be The Glory". Not bad per se, but more of a worship or pop drummer. Also I have a bit of a problem with the singing of Matt Smith. He's obviously a great singer, but I get a feeling that he's overdoing it. "Let's throw him in the piiiiiiiit!!". :D
Also, it's as if Neal doesn't really know where to go with this one: a progressive rock album, a musical, a standard rock album...
Still, I listened quite a lot to it since it's release. Gotta prepare for the concert next friday and saturday. I bet he'll play a few from this album.

Today I listened to the first three A.C.T albums.
"Today's Report", "Imaginary Friends" and (the great) "Last Epic".
These albums always bring a smile to my face. I never tire of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-08-17, 19:25:02
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2023-08-13, 22:20:37Still, I listened quite a lot to it since it's release. Gotta prepare for the concert next friday and saturday. I bet he'll play a few from this album.
I've heard it about 7 times by now and it's certainly growing on me. It has songs I don't like that much, but overall a good album. Have fun at the Morsefest gigs *horns*.

pp:
Broers & Klazinga - Burdens of The Mind
Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames
Neal Morse - The Dreamer - Joseph, Pt. 1
Einar Solberg - 16
David Paich - Forgotten Toys
IQ - Resistance
Kayak - The Best Of Kayak
Mystery - Rememption

np: Steve Lukather - Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sun, 2023-08-20, 20:56:06
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2023-08-17, 19:25:02Have fun at the Morsefest gigs *horns*.

Thank you! :) It was truly amazing! What an experience! From Friday evening until this morning, it was absolutely fantastic!

I've already started saving money for next year! ;)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-08-25, 20:17:06
pp:
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph Pt. 1
Frost* - Day And Age
Arena - The Visitor
Bruce Soord with Jonas Renkse - Wisdom Of Crowds
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Subsignal - La Muerta
Toto - The Seventh One
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
John Wetton - Rock Of Faith

np: Leprous - Malina

Six years old today, probably my favourite Leprous album 😎🤘.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-08-28, 19:24:13
Today:
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph Pt. 1
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

np: Ice Age - Waves Of Loss And Power
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-09-01, 18:55:50
jp: Toto - Fahrenheit

np: Soen - Memorial

On Spotify. Released today and I ordered it at my local record shop, but unfortunately not in stock yet ... A great one again *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2023-09-04, 11:59:07
last night's short bike trip play list:

Pop Evil - Onyx - Torn to Pieces
Scott Stapp - Higher Power - Higher Power
Five Finger Death Punch - Afterlife - Times Like These
Sakoya - Wandering - Wandering
Alter Bridge - Blackbird - Before Tomorrow Comes
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-09-09, 19:55:56
pp: Soen - Memorial

np: Southern Empire - Another World

Released this week. Nice, but I prefer their previous album 'Civilisation'.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-09-11, 20:07:51
Today:
Soen - Memorial
Subsignal - Paraíso

np: The Flower Kings - Look At You Now
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-09-15, 19:48:21
Today:
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic (40 years old today, unbelievable :o)
Soen - Memorial *horns*
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph Pt. 1
Subsignal - La Muerta
Soup - Visions

np: Steve Lukather - Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-09-18, 19:46:07
Today:
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Soen - Memorial
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire
Sieges Even - Paramount
Shadowland - Mad As a Hatter

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #656 with a lot of tracks from Ayreon, album 01011001. It seems there was an event the past weekend @ 013 Tilburg ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-09-20, 18:51:06
Today:
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Threshold - For The Journey
Toto - XIV
Wolverine - Communication Lost
Mystery - Redemption

np: Soup - The Beauty Of Our Youth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-09-22, 19:47:38
Today:
Subsignal - La Muerta
Steve Lukather - Bridges
Arena - Immortal?
IQ - The Seventh House

np: Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

While waiting for my copy to arrive I'm listening to it on Spotify. A release I was looking forward to for months and I can say it was worth the wait. Great 8) *horns*. Really want to see them live.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-09-23, 19:58:56
pp: Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

np: Bruce Soord - Luminescence

Also released yesterday, solo album from the The Pineapple Thief frontman. Relaxing music :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-09-25, 20:15:07
Today:
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph, Pt. 1
Huis - Abandoned
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions
Arena - Contagion *horns*

np: Nine Skies - The Lightmaker

On Spotify, after reading very positive reviews. But unfortunately it's not my cup of coffee :-\.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-09-28, 19:50:51
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

Wow, this will be in my top-3 of 2023 releases 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-10-05, 19:34:32
pp:
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Frost* - Day And Age
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

np: Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-10-07, 20:08:18
Oblivion Protocol - The Fall Of The Shires
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-10-09, 20:03:37
Today:
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
IQ - Subterranea
Anathema - Hindsight

np: Bruce Soord - Luminescence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-10-11, 19:56:59
Today:
Soen - Memorial
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Riverside - ID.Entity

np: Downes Braide Association - Celestial Songs
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-10-14, 20:27:24
pp: Airbag - All Rights Removed

np: Comedy Of Errors - Threnody For A Dead Queen
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-10-16, 19:58:24
Today:
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Toto - Toto XIV
Asia - Alpha

np: Mostly Autumn - Studio 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-10-18, 19:38:59
Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-10-19, 19:51:25
Styx - Cornerstone

With the hit 'Babe', youth sentiment ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-10-20, 19:04:40
Today:
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
IQ - Nomzano

np: Roger Waters - The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux

Very different, yet enjoyable. 'Great Gig In The Sky' is an improvement, no more screaming :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-10-21, 19:35:59
pp: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude of a Dream 8)

np: Karnataka - Requiem for a Dream
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2023-10-22, 20:39:14
pp: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #661

'Under The Microsope' was played and now Shadow Gallery - Ghost Of A Chance. Very enjoyable *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-10-23, 19:54:09
Today:
Kingcrow - The Persistence *horns*
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

np: Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-10-27, 20:25:35
pp:
Kino - Radio Voltaire
Mystery - Redemption
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Camel - Rajaz
Asia - Asia
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts

np: Pattern-Seeking Animals - Spooky Action at a Distance
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-10-30, 19:55:19
Today:
Toto - Hydra (44 years old today)
Soup - Remedies
Pendragon - Passion
Neal Morse - Momentum

np: Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames  8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-11-01, 19:42:55
Today:
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
Soen - Memorial
Pendragon - Pure
GPS - Window To The Soul

np: Antimatter - Lights Out
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-11-03, 20:06:56
Today:
IQ - Frequency
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Frost* - Day And Age
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over
Bjørn Riis - Lullabies In A Car Crash
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia

Really love my working days @ home 8) *horns*

np: This Winter Machine - Kites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-11-06, 20:33:05
pp: Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth

np: This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man

Their previous album 'Kites' is an excellent album, so I was very curious to this just released album. Needs more listenings, but very enjoyable indeed.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-11-08, 19:06:59
Today:
Pendragon - The Window Of Life
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Subsignal - La Muerta
Neal Morse - The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: X-Panda - Reflections
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-11-09, 18:57:57
Fates Warning - Long Day Good Night
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-11-11, 19:26:40
pp: The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth

np: Soen - Tellurian

Nine years old today. Really dig the music of this band *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-11-13, 20:12:54
Today:
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Pendragon - Believe

np: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-11-15, 20:00:45
Today:
Electric Light Orchestra - Definitive Collection
Blind Ego - Preaching To The Choir
Dukes Of The Orient - Dukes Of The Orient
Shadow Gallery - Room V
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-11-17, 21:05:41
Today:
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Threshold - March Of Progress
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-11-24, 20:23:05
Today:
Knight Area - The Sun Also Rises
IQ - Ever
Asia - Alpha
Fischer-Z - Going Red For a Salad (Compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-11-27, 20:31:39
Today:
Katatonia - Dethroned & Uncrowned
Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance *horns*
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone

np: Fischer-Z - Triptych (EP)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-11-29, 19:01:35
Camel - Rain Dances
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-12-01, 22:30:40
Today:
Subsignal - Paraìso
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (Revisited)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-12-02, 20:03:09
pp: IQ - Ever ~ 2018 Remix (25th Anniversary Edition)

np: Peter Gabriel - i/o
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-12-04, 20:10:06
Today:
Leprous - Aphelion
Genesis - Calling All Stations
Knight Area - Nine Paths
Days Between Stations - In Extremis
Neal Morse – The Dreamer ~ Joseph: Part One

np: Peter Gabriel - i/o (Dark-Side Mix)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-12-06, 19:37:49
pp:
Riverside - ID.Entity
Toto - Turn Back

np: This Winter Machine - The Man Who Never Was

Really great album *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-12-07, 19:29:49
today:
Katatonia - Dethroned & Uncrowned
Soen - Memorial
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave
Arena - Pepper's Ghost

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol 2

On their Bandcamp page, to be released tomorrow. Sounding great 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2023-12-10, 20:05:25
pp: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Now listening to Prog Non Stop #668

With Arena - What If? 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2023-12-11, 20:23:01
Today:
Knight Area - D-Day
Shadow Gallery - Legacy
Riverside - Out Of Myself
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman - Jabberwocky
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter

It was indeed their final chapter, yesterday was their farewell gig :-\

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

Third spin and I'm convinced. Will buy it :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2023-12-13, 19:11:45
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Satellite - Evening Games
Mystery - The World Is A Game

np: Bruce Soord - Luminescence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-12-15, 20:06:40
Today:
Riverside - Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (live album)
Steve Lukather & Friends - Santamental
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise

np: Marek Arnold's Artrock Project - Same
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-12-16, 19:29:03
pp: Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

np: Jordsjø - Salighet
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-12-21, 20:05:02
Moonrise - Travel Within

Nice neoprog from Poland.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2023-12-28, 16:47:24
Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2024-01-02, 14:30:34
Toto - Fahrenheit [/Teunis mode off]
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-01-03, 19:45:04
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2024-01-02, 14:30:34Toto - Fahrenheit [/Teunis mode off]
Nice to see someone else :). Because Toto is my favourite band, still a bit my mode ;).

pp:
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Frost* - Falling Satellites

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-01-04, 19:17:02
Today:
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Riverside - Wasteland
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age
Mystery - Redemption

np: Camel - Moonmadness
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-01-05, 19:12:58
Today:
Fischer-Z - This Is My Universe
Arena - The Seventh Degree Of Separation
Katatonia - Dethroned & Uncrowned
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
IQ - Subterranea
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2024-01-05, 23:20:36
Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. 2"

For the hundredth time possibly.
It's been a while since I made a best of the year list, but if I had to make one, this one would be number one!

Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-01-08, 21:12:59
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2024-01-05, 23:20:36Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. 2"

For the hundredth time possibly.
It's been a while since I made a best of the year list, but if I had to make one, this one would be number one!
This one is great indeed. Will buy it too 8).

Today:
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

np: Monarch Trail - Four Sides
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-01-10, 20:33:59
Today:
Toto - Mindfields
Soen - Memorial
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Arena - Double Vision
Leprous - Malina

np: Galahad - The Long Goodbye
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2024-01-11, 10:57:19
CALIGULA'S HORSE – The Stormchaser
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-01-11, 20:49:05
Giant Sky - Giant Sky II
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-01-12, 20:23:58
Today:
Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Arena - Contagion
Mystery - One Among The Living
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2024-01-13, 17:15:00
Last week up till today I've been listening to these:

Moon Safari - "Himlabacken, Vol. 2"
I think this is the best album that I've listened to in 2023 (and 2024).

Psychotic Waltz - "The God-Shaped Void"
It's actually better than I remember! It has a psychedelic element to it. Very dreamy heavy metal. Sounds weird, but that's how I feel it.

The Flower Kings - "Islands"
A very pretty album. Nice melodies. A bit slow, maybe.

Karfagen - "Birds Of Passage"
Also better than I remember. I can hum along to most of it, which is a good sign most of the time.

Genesis - "Calling All Stations"
I suddenly found out it's finally (back) on Spotify. Still a good album with a very underused Ray Wilson.

Turbulence - "Frontal"
Amazing album! Reminds me a lot of Haken. I think they will release a new album this year. They've already released a new single, which is also a really nice one. Shocked to see they have only 1023 listeners per month.

Neal Morse - "The Restoration (Joseph: Part 2)"
Very pleasantly surprised. Part 1 wasn't bad either, but this one is even better and has some really cool songs and cool guests as well (Ross Jennings). I just listened to it once, but already blown away by My Dream and Dreamer In The Jailhouse on first listen.

AVKRVST - "The Approbation"
Thanks to positive reviews, I tried this one. Still on my first listen, but I like what I hear. Sounds like an Opeth/Porcupine Tree clone. I'll probably listen to it more.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-01-13, 19:52:49
pp: Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two

I agree with you PH, played it twice and I already like it more than part one.

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

On Spotify, ordered it yesterday. Can't wait to hear it on my stereo system 8). 
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2024-01-15, 10:28:25
WHOM GODS DESTROY - In The Name Of War
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-01-15, 20:11:50
Today:
Lonely Robot - A Model Life
The Pineapple Thief - Introducing ... (Compilation)
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two

np: Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Can We Leave The Light On Longer?
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Wed, 2024-01-17, 20:33:40
Today I listened to:
Edward Reekers - "The Liberty Project"
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - "Can We Leave The Light On Longer?"
Neal Morse - "The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One"
Neal Morse - "The Restoration - Joseph: Part Two"

I was positively surprised by Edward Reekers' new album! I will listen to it more. It has an Ayreon feel in some places, but more easy on the ears.

Also, Wilson & Wakeman's album was pleasant, but not phenomenal. But I will definitely listen again as well. Some pretty songs here and there.
I guess you are more than positive about the album Teunis?

Both Morse albums work really well in a Spotify playlist listening to it in one big two hours and twenty minutes session. I hope there will be a live version with costumes and the whole shebang.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-01-18, 19:31:45
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2024-01-17, 20:33:40Also, Wilson & Wakeman's album was pleasant, but not phenomenal. But I will definitely listen again as well. Some pretty songs here and there.
I guess you are more than positive about the album Teunis?
Heard it once and have the same feeling as you. The songs are sounding a bit the same. But maybe it'll grow :) .

pp:
Anathema - Distant Satellites
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

np: Moon Safari - Lover's End
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-01-22, 19:04:15
Today:
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
The Pineapple Thief - Dissolution
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph: Part One

np: Magnum - Here Comes The Rain
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Mon, 2024-01-22, 20:35:10
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2024-01-22, 19:04:15Today:
np: Magnum - Here Comes The Rain

I also listened to that one, but unfortunately it didn't stick. Nothing memorable, at least for me.
I am no Magnum expert. In fact, I only know about them because of Bob Catley (through Jabberwocky, Hound Of The Baskervilles and Ayreon). I bought "Lost On The Road To Eternity" a couple of years ago. I thought that album was really good actually! But subsequent albums were a bit of a let down. (But never bad.)
Tony Clarkin, guitarist and founder of Magnum, died on the 7th of January this year. A week before the release of "Here Comes The Rain". Sad... :(
2024 has only just begun, so plenty of time to retry this album. Maybe it will click with me later. :)

Now listening to:
Emerald City Council - "Motion Carries"

Actually, not bad! Jake Livgren, nephew of Kansas guitarist Kerry Livgren, is the singer. He is pretty good. I knew him from Neal Morse's albums ("Jesus Christ: The Exorcist", "The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One" and "The Restoration - Joseph: Part Two"). The drummer is Noah Hungate, son of Toto's first bass player. So, Toto + Kansas = Emerald City. Heh, clever...
It sounds a little bit like those bands, but not too much. Nice one to check out and I will definitely listen again!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-01-24, 19:09:31
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2024-01-22, 20:35:10I also listened to that one, but unfortunately it didn't stick. Nothing memorable, at least for me.
I am no Magnum expert.
QuoteI wasn't impressed either. I was listening because of an album I liked from them called 'Into The Valley Of The Moonking' (2009). But this one is much of the same.

Today:
Airbag - Identity
Huis - Despite Guardian Angels
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
Mystery - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two

np: Kalle Wallner - Voices
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-01-25, 19:56:10
Antimatter - The Judas Table
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2024-01-25, 22:16:41
Previously played (during work):
Neal Morse - "The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One"
Neal Morse - "The Restoration - Joseph: Part Two"

Now listening to:
Emerald City Council - "Motion Carries"

I'm really starting to like this one! I've listened to it four or five times now and I keep coming back to it.
Not as good as Neal Morse, but after that, it's the best new thing I heard in January.


I'm really looking forward to tomorrow, because the new Caligula's Horse will be released then!
"Rise Radiant" was my number one album in 2020!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-01-26, 19:35:19
Will give Emerald City Council and Caligula's Horse a try :).

Today:
Airbag - All Rights Removed
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
Mystery - One Among The Living
Soen - Imperial
Asia - Alpha

np: Pink Floyd - The Final Cut
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2024-01-27, 17:11:49
Yesterday I listened to:
The Smile - "Wall Of Eyes"
The Smile - "A Light For Attracting Attention"
Caligula's Horse - "Charcoal Grace"
Haken - "Fauna"

Today I listened to:
Caligula's Horse - "Charcoal Grace"
Caligula's Horse - "Rise Radiant"
Moon Safari - "Himlabacken Vol. 2"

The new Caligula's Horse album ("Charcoal Grace") is pretty good! Don't know if it can beat "Rise Radiant", because that album is a masterpiece. Still very nice and already ordered the album.

Anyone familiar with The Smile? It's both the singer and the guitarist of Radiohead. The first album ("A Light For Attracting Attention") was interesting and had a few nice songs here and there. The new album ("Wall Of Eyes") is also interesting. But needs a lot of listens I guess. What a strange album! Actually, I don't know what to think of it.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-01-27, 20:25:47
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2024-01-27, 17:11:49Anyone familiar with The Smile? It's both the singer and the guitarist of Radiohead.
Nope, but I'm not into Radiohead either :).

pp: IQ - Subterranea (classic 8))

np: Caligula's Horse - Charcoal Grace

Will play it again, but I'm afraid it is not my taste ... a bit too heavy and don't like the vocals that much. And the latter thing is pretty important ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Mon, 2024-01-29, 18:27:12
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2024-01-27, 17:11:49Anyone familiar with The Smile? It's both the singer and the guitarist of Radiohead. The first album ("A Light For Attracting Attention") was interesting and had a few nice songs here and there. The new album ("Wall Of Eyes") is also interesting. But needs a lot of listens I guess. What a strange album! Actually, I don't know what to think of it.
I really like their first album, have not heard the new one yet but will surely check it out. Like the later Radiohead and Yorke solo stuff which I am very much into it is probably an acquired taste but I like it 😁
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-01-29, 19:50:43
Today:
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Huis - Abandoned
Frost* - Day And Age
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

np: Different Light - Binary Suns Part 1 (Operant Condition)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-01-31, 19:10:43
Today:
Airbag - Disconnected
Mystery - Delusion Rain
Pendragon - Love Over Fear
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Blind Ego - Numb
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)

np: Emerald City Council - Motion Carries

I do hear more Kansas than Toto in the music, not bad at all :).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-02-01, 19:29:40
Pink Floyd - Animals
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-02-03, 19:19:03
pp: Lonely Robot - A Model Life

John Mitchell's last album is definitely my favourite Lonely Robot album 8).

np: This Winter Machine - The Man Who Never Was

A great album from the UK!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-02-05, 19:35:24
Today:
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Soen - Lotus
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph: Part One
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies
Airbag - A Day At The Beach

np: This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2024-02-06, 09:47:22
appeared in my "Discover Weekly" on Spotify, on my commute to work this morning. Sensational. So fresh, when a Piano appears in Rock music.
Looked him up, and found out he's in TOTO, also! Never knew his name, shame on me....



Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-02-07, 19:15:18
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2024-02-06, 09:47:22appeared in my "Discover Weekly" on Spotify, on my commute to work this morning. Sensational. So fresh, when a Piano appears in Rock music.
Looked him up, and found out he's in TOTO, also! Never knew his name, shame on me....
Shame on you indeed ;). From his (only) solo album 'Forgotten Toys'. A way too short, yet enjoyable album!

pp: Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two

np: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-02-08, 19:55:43
Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Empty
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Thu, 2024-02-08, 21:13:29
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2024-02-08, 19:55:43Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Empty

Also listened to that one today. Twas very nice! It's the first time I listen to a Kristoffer Gildenlöw album. Do you know the others? Are they as good?

Also played Caligula's Horse again with their latest album "Charcoal Grace". An excellent follow-up to the great "Rise Radiant". The first ten minute song The World Breathes With Me is fantastic!

And I played Haken's "Fauna". Somewhat in the same ballpark.

Also tried something new:
"Plastic Death" by "Glass Beach", which to me sounds influenced by Radiohead.

Wikipedia says:
QuoteGlass Beach (stylized as glass beach) are an American indie rock band from Seattle. Their music has been described as "heavy indie rock", blending influences including punk rock, math rock, and mid-century jazz. They cite some of their musical influences as Jeff Rosenstock, They Might Be Giants, and The Brave Little Abacus.
I don't know any of those artists, although I have heard of the name 'They Might Be Giants'. A nice name I might add.
Anyway, Indie Rock apparently. Not bad, and among the better of the lesser albums I've heard on my 2024 discovery journey.

Another one I tried was "Othervoid" by Transit Method. Not too bad either. The main problem I have with this band are the vocals. Not really a great singer, and it's as if he's screaming the lyrics. There's a little bit of a punk sound in the music as well. At least, I think so, I'm no expert on punk at all...

Their website says:
QuoteThe punk-metal riffs and dueling guitars on [the song] Psychometry evoke Mutoid Man and Iron Maiden, while the vocal harmonies and trad-metal gallop of The Outside recall Mastodon and Thin Lizzy.
Well, there you go.

In the end, it might not end up in my top ten of 2024, but it definitely has it's moments!


I like discovering bands that are balancing on the edge of my favorite genre. Sometimes you come across something nice that you would never have discovered otherwise.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-09, 19:15:15
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2024-02-08, 21:13:29It's the first time I listen to a Kristoffer Gildenlöw album. Do you know the others? Are they as good?
'Know' is a big word. I remember listening to previous albums once or twice, but this one seems better indeed. Will listen more often for sure!

Today:
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Gazpacho - Demon
Leprous - Pitfalls

np: The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This

On Spotify. Already ordered it, but not in my record shop yet. Sounding great again ... 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sat, 2024-02-10, 19:55:29
QuoteAlso listened to that one today. Twas very nice! It's the first time I listen to a Kristoffer Gildenlöw album. Do you know the others? Are they as good?

I recently bought his previous two albums and have been enjoying them. Not prog really but really good. On my way now to see him live, together with Galahad - the latter was the main driver for going but look forward to his set as well and will pick up the new album.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-02-10, 19:58:26
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2024-02-10, 19:55:29On my way now to see him live, together with Galahad - the latter was the main driver for going but look forward to his set as well and will pick up the new album.
Have fun *horns*

pp: Moon Safari - Himlabacken - Vol. 2

np: The Pineapple Thief - It Lead To This
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2024-02-11, 11:28:52
Thanks Teunis, it was a great evening! Really enjoyed both sets. Gildenlow played his new album and three older tracks. With three guitarists it really sounded great and the new album is playing here now.

Galahad were on fire from the start with the track Alive, with the massive synth sounds of Dean Baker setting the scene. It was great to see them after all this time and the setlist was excellent with Guardian Angel, Empires Never Last, Sleepers, The Last Great Explorer, Shadow In The Corner, This Life Could Be My Last, The Long Goodbye and Seize The Day. Underrated band IMHO that are still going strong.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-02-12, 20:28:06
Overhead - Haydenspark
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-02-14, 19:12:43
Today:
Steve Lukather - Bridges
Gazpacho - Fireworker
Genesis - Duke
Soup - Remedies
Soen - Memorial
Mystery - Redemption

np: Teramaze - Her Halo
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Fri, 2024-02-16, 17:44:22
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2024-02-10, 19:55:29I recently bought his previous two albums and have been enjoying them. Not prog really but really good. On my way now to see him live, together with Galahad - the latter was the main driver for going but look forward to his set as well and will pick up the new album.

Quote from: erik on Sun, 2024-02-11, 11:28:52Thanks Teunis, it was a great evening! Really enjoyed both sets. Gildenlow played his new album and three older tracks. With three guitarists it really sounded great and the new album is playing here now.

Galahad were on fire from the start with the track Alive, with the massive synth sounds of Dean Baker setting the scene. It was great to see them after all this time and the setlist was excellent with Guardian Angel, Empires Never Last, Sleepers, The Last Great Explorer, Shadow In The Corner, This Life Could Be My Last, The Long Goodbye and Seize The Day. Underrated band IMHO that are still going strong.

Sounds great! :)

It tried getting into Galahad, but I never succeeded. The first album I heard was "Empires Never Last". Which was intriguing, but never clicked with me. Nevertheless I have bought three albums: "Battle Scars", "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria" and "Seas Of Change". I tried multiple times, but it never clicked. On paper it should work, but I don't know. What am I doing wrong? Should I be in a certain mindset? Is there something I need to focus on?

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2024-02-10, 19:58:26Have fun *horns*

pp: Moon Safari - Himlabacken - Vol. 2

np: The Pineapple Thief - It Lead To This

Also listened to The Pineapple Thief's latest album. Not bad! :) Will listen again!
I was also wondering where you bought your "Himlabacken Vol. 2" album. It's very hard to find a place to order it.

Today I also listened to LEAH - "The Glory And The Fallen". Anyone ever heard of her? Her music can be compared to bands like Delain, or Epica or something like that. But it's very easy metal. Very light, not heavy at all. It has a Celtic sound to it. It's female fronted (duh!).

According to Wikipedia:
QuoteSometimes referred to as "the metal Enya",McHenry has, in addition to Enya, been compared to Loreena McKennitt, Hayley Westenra, Liv Kristine and Kristine's band Leaves' Eyes, Sharon Den Adel, Moya Brennan (a sister of Enya), Tori Amos, and Blackmore's Night. Her genre is described as symphonic and Celtic metal mixed with folk and world music, as well as folk metal, world music, gothic metal, gothic rock, symphonic gothic metal, power metal, and symphonic power metal, with progressive metal, New Age, and Middle Eastern influences. On Ancient Winter, she shifted away from symphonic metal further into folk rock and world music, including medieval music. During her childhood, she listened to gospel and choir music as well as blues and rock music, such as Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. In her teens she discovered metal music, starting with Dream Theater and then bands such as Symphony X and Nightwish. She considers her discovery of Celtic music and then European symphonic metal to be when she musically found where she belonged. She credits her focus on Celtic music and music of the Middle East evoking the Roman and Persian eras to listening to Loreena McKennitt and Enya, as well as her Celtic ancestry, specifically Irish and Scottish. Other influences on McHenry include Jesse Cook, Enya, early Lacuna Coil, early Within Temptation, "old school" After Forever, Devin Townsend, Nightwish, and Clannad.

Interesting! Impressive list of influences.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-16, 22:40:52
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2024-02-16, 17:44:22I tried getting into Galahad, but I never succeeded. What am I doing wrong? Should I be in a certain mindset? Is there something I need to focus on?
I have the same problem. Some great songs on several albums, but always a few tracks that resist me from buying a Galahad album. 
Quote from: PHI was also wondering where you bought your "Himlabacken Vol. 2" album. It's very hard to find a place to order it.
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Today:
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade
Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain
Kingcrow - Persistence
Kansas - The Prelude Implicit
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: erik on Sun, 2024-02-18, 12:30:31
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2024-02-16, 17:44:22Sounds great! :)

It tried getting into Galahad, but I never succeeded. The first album I heard was "Empires Never Last". Which was intriguing, but never clicked with me. Nevertheless I have bought three albums: "Battle Scars", "Beyond The Realms Of Euphoria" and "Seas Of Change". I tried multiple times, but it never clicked. On paper it should work, but I don't know. What am I doing wrong? Should I be in a certain mindset? Is there something I need to focus on?

I admire your perseverance with Galahad, Paco! Tough one, if it just does not click with these four top titles it may just be not your cup of tea.. For me it started with seeing them live first, maybe that is a way in. I knew the name but had not heard any music, they were playing together with Clive Nolan (who was doing the first Caamora EP at the time) and I was blown away by their performance. Bought the older album Sleepers at the gig; Empires never last they played a lot from but was not yet released. They really hit their stride with that album and only got better. I love how they blend in dance/trance synth sounds in their neoprog, especially on Beyond the realms of euphoria.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-02-19, 20:04:25
Today:
Pallas - The Messenger
The Pineapple Thief - It Lead To This
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

np: Monarch Trail - Four Sides
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-02-22, 19:26:24
Soup - Children Of E.L.B.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-23, 19:06:47
Today:
Pallas - The Messenger
The Pineapple Thief - It Lead To This
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Moon Safari - Himlabachen Vol. 2
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-02-24, 19:40:48
pp: Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1

np: This Winter Machine - The Man Who Never Was
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2024-02-24, 20:00:32
I am really enjoying Kristoffer Gildenlöw's latest album. It's tempting to compare it to Pain Of Salvation somehow. But honestly it's nothing like it. Sure, Kristoffer's voice is close to his brother's. But not as over the top, which can be considered a positive. I have listened to a few PoS albums (and I really like "In The Passing Light Of Day"), but I don't consider myself a diehard fan. Daniel's vocals are on the verge of irritation sometimes. Not with Kristoffer. Very pleasant singing voice. I have not heard any other solo albums by Kristoffer Gildenlöw yet, but if this new album sets the standard, the bar is set really high!
I hear quite some Pink Floyd influence. It also made me think of Ray Wilson sometimes and even bands like Anathema.

Now listening again, I think it's the fifth time now:
Kristoffer Gildenlöw - "Empty"
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-02-26, 19:26:12
Von Hertzen Brothers - Live At Tavastia 2023
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-02-28, 19:04:42
Today:
Agent Fresco - Destrier
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Soen - Lykaia

np: Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-02-29, 19:10:40
Supertramp - Crime Of The Century
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-03-01, 23:34:10
Today:
Camel - A Nod And A Wink
Satellite - Nostalgia
Pendragon - Not Of This World
Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth
Arena - Pepper's Ghost
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-03-04, 19:06:52
Today:
Satellite - Evening Games
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
Asia - Arena
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

np: Mangrove - Facing The Sunset
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-03-11, 20:18:23
Today:
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
Arena - Immortal?
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
Asia - Asia

np: Albion - Lakesongs Of Elbid

Not the Polish Albion, but from the UK. Recommended in the Dutch magazine iO-Pages. Will certainly play it again. A mix between Ayreon, Threshold, some folk (flute). Really like it!
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-03-13, 18:47:55
Today:
Anathema - Hindsight
Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone
Neal Morse – The Restoration – Joseph: Part Two
Threshold - Wounded Land
Toto - Kingdom Of Desire

np: This Winter Machine - Kites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2024-03-14, 11:02:22
Sleep Token - The Summoning

...what a banger these guys are!  *horns* Djent, Tech, bam, in your face...
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-03-14, 19:45:13
Karibow - Supernatural Foe Rebirth
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: PH on Sat, 2024-03-16, 21:51:28
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2024-03-11, 20:18:23np: Albion - Lakesongs Of Elbid

Not the Polish Albion, but from the UK. Recommended in the Dutch magazine iO-Pages. Will certainly play it again. A mix between Ayreon, Threshold, some folk (flute). Really like it!

I heard about it. Guitar player was also guitar player for Jethro Tull (last two albums). Listened a little bit to it. Not bad!

Lately, I have listened to the following artists/albums:
- Turbulence - "B1nary"
Wow! I was in love with their previous album "Frontal", a concept album about the thrilling American Crowbar Case (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage). This new album is another concept album. And again, it's an impressive release! With this release they are challenging Caligula's Horse for the best Progressive Metal album of this year so far. If you are a fan of Haken, check this out.
- Big Big Train - "The Likes Of Us"
I honestly did not expect this to be that good. After David Longdon tragically passed away, my hopes for a worthy album were out of the window. But Alberto Bravin is doing a really good job and he actually sounds a bit like David.
- Karfagen - "Messages From Afar: Second Nature"
Might be cliche prog, but for some reason it ticks all the boxes for me. Last year he released a lot of albums and here we go again. And he's already preparing another release for this year. Crazy!
- Everything Everything - "Mountainhead"
Catchy stuff, but too weird for radio. Listen to Cold Reactor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l81HZfkLwpk) and dare tell me that you did not like it!
- Monkey3 - "Welcome To The Machine"
Not really Pink Floyd like, but the name was probably inspired by the PF song. It is one of those psychedelic/space rock bands. Pretty cool.
- Waveshaper - "A Void Hope"
This is a synthwave artist. Makes me think of Jean Michel Jarre at times. Apparently this is a soundtrack for a videogame.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-03-18, 19:08:10
Today:
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 1
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

np: Albion - Lakesongs Of Elbid

Second spin and loving it, a very versatile album 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-03-20, 19:21:30
Ghost Of The Machine - Scissorgames
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-03-22, 20:05:12
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
Subsignal - Paraìso
Subsignal - Live In Mannheim 2012
Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland
Soen - Lotus
Riverside - Wasteland
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-03-23, 19:22:56
pp: IQ - The Seventh House
np: Subsignal - Touchstones
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-03-25, 19:27:22
Today:
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph: Part One
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two
Knight Area - D-Day II ~ The Final Chapter
Airbag - Identity
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This

np: Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous

Love this band. My wish comes true: will finally see them live next month 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-03-27, 19:02:09
Today:
Steve Lukather - Lukather
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2
Gazpacho - Bravo
Arena - The Visitor
Toto - Hydra

np: This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-03-28, 19:10:29
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

30 years old today, a great album 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-04-01, 19:20:56
pp:
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two
Toto - Tambu

Now listening to Prog Non Stop

Current track: Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond  6-9 8)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-04-03, 19:06:47
today:
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Neal Morse - The Dreamer ~ Joseph: Part One
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
IQ - Resistance

np: Drifting Sun - Veil
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-04-04, 18:44:05
Ellesmere - Stranger Skies

With Clive Nolan on keyboards. Not impressed by the music though. Too much Yes-alike, music that is making me nervous. And saxophones are not my favourite instruments either. Is was a once in a lifetime experience ;).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-04-05, 19:38:30
Today:
Lana Lane - Secrets Of Astrology
Lonely Robot - A Model Life 8)
Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine
Mystery - Redemption

np: For All We Know - By Design Or By Disaster

New album from Ruud Jolie's band. I like what I hear. Great singer (Wudstik). Also Kristoffer Gildenlöw plays on this album. Will certainly play it more often *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2024-04-06, 00:04:30
Gazpacho~ Tick Tock
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-04-06, 19:38:33
pp: Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade

np: This Winter Machine - The Man Who Never Was

This band is the discovery of the year for me, so far ;) *horns*.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-04-08, 18:47:22
Today:
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Asia - Aura
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Toto - Toto IV (42 years old today :o)
Traumhaus - Die Andere Seite
Soen - Memorial

np: Los Lobotomys - Lobotomys 3.0
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-04-10, 20:03:32
jp: This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man

np: Airbag - Erase

Track from their new album 'The Century Of The Self', to be released in June.
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-04-11, 19:21:59
Subsignal - Beautiful & Monstrous
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-04-12, 22:22:34
Today:
Alan Parsons Project - Anthology (Compilation)
Leprous - Malina
Subsignal - Paraìso
Comedy Of Errors - Spirit
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Compilation)
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-04-15, 19:21:08
Today:
Subsignal - The Beacons Of Somewhere Sometime
Toto - Mindfields
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Gazpacho - Molok
IQ - The Wake
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges

np: Subsignal - Touchstones

Playing the Subsignal albums a lot, preparing for Friday's gig 8).
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-04-17, 19:11:10
Today:
Subsignal - La Muerta
Soup - Visions
Toto - Falling In Between
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain
Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman - Weir Keeper's Tale
Asia - Aria

np: Big Big Train - The Likes Of Us
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-04-18, 20:13:32
Subsignal - A Song For The Homeless (Live In Rüsselsheim 2019) *horns*
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2024-04-19, 16:43:19

#nowplaying Dream Theater ~ Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-04-22, 19:53:13
Today:
Subsignal - A Song For The Homeless (Live In Rüsselsheim 2019)
IQ - The Road Of Bones
Arena - The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance
Pendragon - The Window Of Life

Now listening to prog non stop #687
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2024-04-22, 20:31:03
>NP Fish ~ Raingods with Zippos
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2024-04-25, 19:48:29
pp:
Subsignal - A Song For The Homeless (Live In Rüsselsheim 2019)
Overhead - Telepathic Minds
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
Mystery - Lies And Butterflies

np: Albion - Lakesongs Of Elbid
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-04-27, 18:45:19
pp:
Airbag - Identity (15 years old today 8))
Subsignal - A Poetry Of Rain

np: Sieges Even - The Art Of Navigating By The Stars
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-04-29, 19:44:17
today:
Ayreon - The Source ( 7 years old today)
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two
Moon Safari - Himlabacken Vol. 2

np: Fischer-Z - Triptych
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2024-05-01, 19:26:18
This Winter Machine - Kites
Title: Re: Now Playing Thread
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2024-05-04, 19:09:44
pp: Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming

np: Wheel - Charismatic Leaders
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